How writing aCorduroybook helped Viola Davis 'come back to life'

(Spoiler: The books title may provide a hint.) Imaginatively illustrated by Jody Wheeler, its a sweet, touching addition to the venerable childrens series. But more than that, it has the feel of a personal work. Credit: Rob Latour/Variety/REX/Shutterstock; Penguin Random House I explored every bit of the theater that has left an imprint on me, she says. But that was the story that stuck. Its just close to my heart....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · David Combs

How Zac Efron survived playing Ted Bundy inExtremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

It was not a good look, it was a very scared look. I knew the basics, pretty much what our generation knows. How did you change your moms mind about you taking the role?Oh, my mom is sweet. Zac Efron in ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’.Credit: Brian Douglas/Netflix How does true crime fit into your pop culture diet?I find true crime to be extremely interesting. I love movies likeNo Country for Old Men, from back in the day when there was less technology....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Erica Walsh

How'd they do that? Inside some of the most unbelievableGame of Thronesscenes

You end the script and go, Holy hell, how are we going to do that? And yet the duo are undeterred by the high expectations. As Bauer puts it: We read the script and we get to work. HBO The bible for our methodology is to work with as much photography as we can, Kullback says. Then any CG added in has to be dialed in to look like the photography....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Carol Shaw

HowA Christmas Princescreenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling

Karen Schaler loves Christmas. Like, really loves Christmas. Christmas is in my blood, the author and screenwriter tells EW. Credit: Leandro Justen/BFA/REX/Shutterstock; HarperCollins Its like I bleed Christmas, so I dont even know how not to celebrate. How did she do it? I called them my Hallmark therapy, she says. I came out of very difficult stories war zones and what have you and I really counted on them…. I studied it like I was in Afghanistan studying a war-zone situation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Allen Morris

HowAmerican Spyupdates the espionage thriller with blazing originality

(Its also one of her favorite books ever.) Its burned onto my brain, she says, laughing. I was 6 when I watched it! Credit: Niqui Carter; Random House (He doesnt want to go!) Maries spycraft isnt quite so fish-out-of-water, but Wilkinson derives similar narrative propulsion from her protagonists inner conflict. Atomic Blonde Give some credit to this Charlize Theron vehicle forAmerican Spys funky Cold War vibe. Warner Bros/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock I love the wayAtomic Blondelooks [because] its not dark, Wilkinson says of the 1989-set film....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Gary Mckinney

Howard Stern reveals cancer scare and regret over disastrous Robin Williams interview

Howard Sternis detailing his frightening health ordeal and biggest interview regret in a revealing new sitdown. The radio host spoke withThe Hollywood Reporterand shared the story of his 2017 cancer scare. And Im scared shless. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Fortunately, the abnormality turned out to be nothing more than a cyst. Stern tells the publication. I could have had a great conversation, but Im playing to the audience. How stupid am I?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Nancy Mitchell

Howard Stern slams 'big fat' Harvey Weinstein: These guys are 'freaks'

‘When did this guy have time to make movies? I thought moviemaking was hard,’ he said. Howard Sternwent on a comedic tirade againstHarvey Weinsteinon theJimmy Kimmel Livestage in Brooklyn, New York, Wednesday night. First of all when did this guy have time to make movies. (Through his representative, Weinstein has denied any allegations of non-consensual sex.) All these guys that do sexual harassment, I mean, theyre freaks, he said. This big, fat guy, what does he think?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Katherine Brown

HowAvengers: EndgameimpactsSpider-Man: Far From Home

Theres a shot at the end ofAvengers: Endgamethat has webslinger fans puzzled. Could it be set prior to the Snap inInfinity War? Shouldnt all his classmates have graduated by now? Credit: Chuck Zlotnick/Columbia Pictures So… Ned disappeared as well, Joe Russo tells EW. Thats the two of them seeing each other for the first time after having disappeared. But wouldnt they have met at Tony Starks funeral? MATTHIAS CLAMER for EW...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Katie Mcneil

Howblack-ishreflects the life of its creator — and his wife, Rainbow Edwards-Barris

But over the years, Edwards-Barris has chosen to use that discomfort to her benefit. Now Im really grateful to have this [show]. Ross Bow has moved increasingly toblack-ishs fore, even as Dre remains its central character. Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Though told from Dres perspective, its handled with unflinching honesty and sensitivity. Its also based exactly on Edwards-Barris experience. Still,black-ishremains a series observed through the lens of a black family patriarch....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Jennifer Mitchell

HowBohemian Rhapsodycrafted the historic recording of the iconic title song

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? It utilized over-dubbing to a level that had hardly ever been done before. Alex Bailey/Fox It introduced everything from hard rock guitar to virtually a cappella operatic vocals to esoteric lyrics to a ballad. Its very rural; its a real farming community. I wanted to make them look like they felt really out-of-place. Alex Bailey/Fox Theyre wearing their high heels and fur coats and very London-oriented clothing....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · John Ibarra

HowBrightburnconnects to one of the best superhero comics ever

Warning:This story contains major spoilers forBrightburn. Do not read unless you’ve already seen the movie or don’t care about being spoiled. Humans have gotten pretty lucky in most superhero stories, all told. Credit: Boris Martin/SCREENGEMS; John Totleben/Marvel In fact,Brightburnhas several explicit connections to one of the best superhero comics ever made: Alan Moore’sMiracleman. Moore was at the forefront of the ’80s comics vanguard that reimagined superheroes with darker, more grounded stories....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Sally Valdez

HowBumblebeesavesTransformerswith a retro-powered journey to the past

And, guys…? It seems to have worked. Theyre the one on the adventure, not just along for the ride. Credit: Paramount Pictures Not you too… she keeps muttering. If I dont care about the characters, I dont care about what Im watching. That simplified design had the bonus effect of making Bumblebee more relatable to the audience. Will McCoy/Paramount Pictures Its easier now to see the person inside the machine....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Debra Dunn

HowCaptain Marvelfits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Most of the heroes havent even strapped on their first exoskeleton yet. But thats where their similarities end. Illustration by Francesco Francavilla Cap became a public-facing propaganda icon, while Carols existence was kept secret even from other superheroes. TAKEAWAY:When these two heroes meet, their shared military background should help them get along. Plus neither has any qualms about telling their superiors when they think theyre wrong....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Dylan Soto