John Stamos talks playing Willy Wonka and trying to live up to Gene Wilder's legacy

At key moments, the cast will take to the stage to sing alongside the film. (Get a sneak peek in the video above.) Youve done this once already, playing Chef Louie inThe Little Mermaidat the Hollywood Bowl. Steve Granitz/WireImage; Everett Collection The reason why I would jump on this again is because our country needs this. Certainly, [we] get out of the way of Gene Wilder. The orchestra cant follow you; you have to follow them to be perfectly in time with the movie....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Patrick Alvarado

John Wick 3brings back Chad Stahelski to direct

The stuntman-turned-filmmaker is officially back to helmJohn Wick: Chapter 3, EW has learned. Keanu Reevesis returning forJohn Wick 3, which is set to debut on May 17, 2019. The producers havent made a formal offer, and Sanada is keen on reading the script first. Credit: Niko Tavernise He even worked with Reeves onThe MatrixandConstantine. I feel like there are all these different subtleties that I skipped over in No. So rather than massive set pieces, Id like to show you cooler and more intricate ones....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Charles White

John Wick: Chapter 3star Asia Kate Dillon talks Keanu and killer costumes

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You play a character called The Adjudicator inJohn Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum. ?Keanu is so humble and so vulnerable, and hes so intelligent. [It] was less like Holy sh, its Keanu! Credit: Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate and more Wow, this is an incredible person that Im excited to have a conversation with. Your character onBillionsdresses very conservatively. My character gets to wear mostly vintage Thierry Mugler, which was a real thrill....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Melanie Guerrero

John Wick: Chapter 3unseatsAvengers: Endgameto win box office

Reeves returns as the titular retired hit man, now with a $14 million price on his head. This is an extremely high percentage for this category. Fittingly, this is Reeves second-biggest opening ever, coming in behind 2003sThe Matrix Reloaded$91.8 million haul. Mark Rogers/Lionsgate The three-quel is likely to continue performing well, givenits positive reviewsand an A- CinemaScore. The family-friendly project resonated with audiences, landing a solid A CinemaScore. The film opened to an estimated $2....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Mr. Kenneth Watson II

John Wickstar Keanu Reeves explains meaning of 'Parabellum'

Action sequelJohn Wick: Chapter 3Parabellumis not a confusing film. Indeed, the part ofJohn Wick: Chapter 3Parabellumwhich is toughest to understand is the movie’s title. So, what exactlydoes"Parabellum" mean? “‘Parabellum’ is Latin,” says Reeves. “It’s the second half of a Latin phrase. ‘Si vis pacem, para bellum.’ It’s basically, If you want peace, then [prepare for] war. So, parabellum is prepare for war.” How did John Wick franchise director Chad Stahelski come to give his movie that name?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Amy Moore

John WickTV series in the works at Starz

This is exciting: AJohn Wick-inspired TV series is now officially in development at Starz. by Chad Stahelski (the co-director ofJohn Wickand the sole director ofJohn Wick: Chapter 2). The Continentalis focused on the inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel which serves as a refuge for assassins. Credit: Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate Only this version will be set in hyper-real Los Angeles instead of New York, like in the films. This series is truly unlike anything else on TV, pledged Starz President & CEO Chris Albrecht....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Stephanie Gentry

Johnny Depp breaks silence onFantastic Beastssequel role

Its been two years sinceJohnny Deppsurprised audiences by appearing near the end ofFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Yet the casting of the three-time Oscar nominee drew mixed reactions from fans. Depp denied the allegations. Warner Bros. Pictures Depp has never given an interview about the role until now. I was very curious how this guy was gonna be on set, one costar said. It was right in the middle of,you know…...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Carol Summers

Johnny Galecki purges a pain demon in exclusive trailer for horror-comedyThe Cleanse

What attracted Galecki to the project? Nobody has anything against CGI as an additive. I think we all see the benefit of digital effects. Vertical Entertainment It was a blast; it was really fun. Oddly, when you spend 12 hours a day with these puppets, they become little personalities. They just feel like fellow castmates, as absurd as that sounds. Anjelicas fantastic, says Galecki. Everyone knows shes an amazing, gifted actress....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Shane Serrano

Johnny Knoxville says anotherJackassmovie is 'possible'

(Four concussions, broken hand, lost teeth, you name it.) You might be asking yourself after pondering such questions as How is he still standing? and Why, God, why? Credit: Paramount Put simply: Will there ever be aJackass 4? Its possible, for sure, Knoxville tells EW. Its not like were saying no. One thing is certain: Knoxville already has plenty of pranks and stunts kicking around his head. I still write ideas down, just in case I get that twitch again, he says....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Kayla Payne

Join the Marvel Movie Club and revisit every MCU film ahead ofAvengers: Endgame

From ‘Iron Man’ to ‘Captain Marvel’ Can you believe the Marvel Cinematic Universe turned 10 last year? In preparation forInfinity War, EW’s Marvel Movie Club revisited every Marvel movie that came before it. problem and Black Widow) while also furthering Tony Stark’s journey (hello, daddy issues!). Credit: Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios (3); Marvel Studios (2); Chuck Zlotnick/Columbia Pictures; Zade Rosenthal/Marvel Studios; Francois Duhamel/Marvel Studios 9 actors you forgot were inCaptain America: The First Avenger Human Torch, who?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Kimberly Sullivan

Jon Favreau teases classic Star Wars droid R5-D4 in The Mandalorian

R5-D4 nowtheresa nameStar Warsfans havent heard in ages. Actually, theyve never heard it. after buying the bot from a group of junk-dealing Jawas. Credit: Jon Favreau/Instagram Before they got more than a few steps away, Red blew a gasket. Uncle Owen and his nephew swapped the defective robot for Artoo … and the rest is galactic history. Sure, these astromechs can look similar, but theres no mistaking this droid. ), but that just adds to the desperation of this unlucky droid....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Rachael Horton

Jon Hamm recalls his first role as 'Gorgeous Guy at Bar' onAlly McBeal

Jon Hamm’s first role in the world of acting didn’t have a name. He didn’t even have any lines. He was merely the “Gorgeous Guy at Bar” on the ’90s seriesAlly McBeal. TheMad MenandBaby Driverstar looked back on this first role with Ellen DeGeneres during an appearance on her talk show. It was a role where he “was to stand there and be looked at.” Hamm also recalled how he got picked for the job....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Jeffery Fitzgerald

Jon Stewart explodes over 'sociopath' Trump: 'What the f--- is wrong with this guy?'

Instead, the formerDaily Showhost unleashed an explosive attack against Americas sociopath commander-in-chief. He started out tame but could only compliment Trump for being not a cannibal. I choose la the latter. When reporters pressed him further about what he meant by the storm, Trump responded, Youll find out. What the f is wrong with this guy? Why would you… Youll find out? A cliffhanger, surrounded by military people? Oh, will Trump give humanity the rose?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Ann Morris