EW's behind-the-scenes diary ofThe Bachelorseason premiere

“I want to come out of this engaged,” he says firmly. Along the way, I learned the answers to manyBachelorburning questions: What does Chris Harrison do all night? How long does a rose ceremony really take? And what on earth is the “meatball theory”? Take my hand, rose lovers, and let the “journey” begin. 7:00 p.m. The sun is setting when I arrive at the Bachelor mansion in Agoura Hills....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1384 words · Kathryn Kidd

EW's critics on the hits, misses, and burning questions of the Golden Globes film nominees

The nomineesare in and wooh, does the internet have opinions. But lets unpack this mornings particular pinata of crazy. At least, I bet thats what Ethan Hawke and theFirst Reformedposse are telling themselves this morning. Especially whatisand whatisnta comedy. And kindly remind me howGreen Bookis a comedy or a musical when those arent? But what are you gonna do? And yet Im heartened by the fact that three of the Best Picture Drama finalists were directed by African-Americans....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Erica Simmons

EW's Fall TV comics reading guide for viewers interested in going beyond the screen

Reading recommendations for fall superheroes This falls TV shows are full of superheroes. But as the show has progressed, it has brought in more and more ideas from X-Men comics. Christian Holub BuyNew X-Menhere. Robert Falconer/The CW; DC Comics The Giftedairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox. Chancellor Agard BuyThe Flash by Geoff Johns, Book Onehere. The Flashreturns Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. on The CW. Guy D’Alema/FOX; Marvel Comics...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Scott Wilson

EW's Guide to Star Wars Celebration 2019

Here’s a preview of what to expect. Episode IX Friday 11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. We’re likely to see new stars and veterans, creatures and droids, and maybe some surprises. He makes his first return to the galaxy as Lando Calrissian inEpisode IX. Star Wars Celebration Vader Immortal Friday 1:30 p.m. CT/2:30 p.m. ET This virtual reality experience takes players to the lava world of Mustafar to confront the Sith Lord....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Daniel Kim

EW's Holiday Movie Must List:Star Wars: The Last Jedi,I, Tonya,andThe Post

That’s an ominous word for any Star Wars fan to hear. May the Force be with all of them. May it get the deserving Sam Rockwell an Oscar. ILLUSTRATION BY JOHN RITTER FOR EW I always thought The Room was like lightningit never strikes in the same place twice. Readher full review here. Bonus: Statler and Waldorf as ghosts Marley and Marley! Merrick Morton/Fox Searchlight Sayombhu Mukdeeprom/Sony Pictures Classics Merie Wallace/A24...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Regina Turner

EW's long, intimate, increasingly strange interview with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman

Its a winding conversation that doesnt take too long to head into some strange territory. Mullally and Offerman had just received their first final, hardcover copies of the book as our interview began. Naturally, its where we started. Credit: Emily Shur Read our full conversation below, andpre-orderThe Greatest Love Story Ever Toldahead of its Tuesday publication. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was that moment like, when you got the final copies? MEGAN MULLALLY:They looked beautiful....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Michael Harris

EW's Must List:Dear White People, Ariana Grande, andHarry Potteron your phone

Once you’ve binged, read our Q&A with the Logan Browning who plays campus activist Samhere. (about Mister Rogers) all headed to screens this summer. The movie is much more than that but we’re sworn to secrecy. Illustration by John Ritter for EW C’mon, even a Muggle can learn how to swish and click. Spoiler alert from 1868. As with royal weddings past, the stately affairs Stateside coverage begins as early as 4 a....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Todd Rogers MD

EW's Oscars issue celebratesBlack Panther's history-making nomination

The first comic book movie ever to get one. If the Academy hadn’t widened its gaze,Black Panthermight not have gotten the nomination. Despite its critical acclaim according to Rotten Tomatoes, it’s the best-reviewed (and most reviewed!) wide release of 2018 Black Pantherisn’t a traditional Black Oscar movie. There is a place for films like that, of course. We should never forget those history lessons. But until now, every black Oscar film has felt, to some degree or another, like homework....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Katherine Morales

EW'sBest of Showspodcast: W. Kamau Bell saysUnited Shadesis 'Sesame Streetfor grown-ups'

Unlike some TV producers, W. Kamau Bell actuallywantsto hear fan feedback. “White people will say to me, ‘What do I do? How do I help? Credit: CNN I want to help!'” he tells Darren Franich on this week’s episode of EW’sBest of Showspodcast. “TV and learning don’t always go together,” he says. I’ve often thought of my career as sort of likeSesame Streetfor grown-ups." “I was like, ‘You know what?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Timothy Sullivan

EW'sBest of Showspodcast:Brooklyn Nine-Ninestar Melissa Fumero on Lin-Manuel Miranda's episode, Gina's return

So says Melissa Fumero, who plays hyper-organized Sgt. Santiago on the NBC comedy. “Hamiltonhadn’t come out yet. Credit: Tyler Golden/NBC and people were like, Who dat?' And thenHamiltoncame out and everybody knew who he was.” Fumero says Miranda absolutely started to “geek out” when he arrived on the set. “It was so weird for everyone. And we were like, No,youdon’t get to geek outweall get to geek out.'” “He sort of did his character based off Amy a little bit,” she explains....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Alexa Orr

EW'sGame of Thronesseason 8 gift giveaway sweepstakes

The long wait is almost over. Read on for more details. OFFICIAL RULES Void outside the 48 contiguous United States, District of Columbia and where prohibited. Kit Harington in ‘Game of Thrones’.Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. on 4/14/19 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 5/25/19 (Sweepstakes Period). ET on 4/14/19 when Question 1 is posted and ends at 11:59 p....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Vincent Elliott

EW'sQueer as Folkreunion: Surprising casting secrets revealed

Its a hit in England. We dont recommend it, but you get mad if we dont let you read stuff.' But Sparks experience wasnt an isolated incident. Showtime Wed see the casting list, there are, like, 35 people all not available.' They didnt come in because their agents told them not to come in, explains Cowen. Back then, you couldnt get married. Sami Drasin for EW There was Dont Ask, Dont Tell in the Army....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Travis Williams

EW'sQueer as Folkreunion: The cast gets emotional about their groundbreaking series

The character, played by Hal Sparks, now 48, was only half-right. Back then, you couldnt get married. There was Dont Ask, Dont Tell in the Army. Sami Drasin for EW In 14 states, there were still sodomy laws on the books. It was a very hostile atmosphere. The series was the first of its kind: a real reflection of gay life… and gay sex. I can tell you what everyone heres genitals look like, Harrison jokes....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Jay Silva