I chose to pass, I passed on the apology. The reason why Ive passed is that Ive addressed it several times. He signed off by saying, Regardless, the Academy, Im thankful and appreciative of the opportunity. Christopher Polk/Getty Images If it goes away, no harm, no foul. The video marked the second dispatch posted by Hart on Thursday addressing his controversial tweets. Guys, Im almost 40 years old. Im the wrong guy, man....

Representatives for Bailey did not immediately return EWs requests for comment. More than 70 women have come forward to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct, including rape. Weinstein, through his representative, has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Academy presidents are elected every year, with no person serving more than four consecutive years. This post has been updated to include the Academys statement.

Williams has apparently been booked to wax on aboutA Star Is Born. Some viewers want to see glamour. You have to pay attention to where there is humor and where there is music. Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Gigliotti told theNYT,however, that the show should move faster since it is proceeding without a host. And the longer a show airs past the 11 p.m. hour, the lower the ratings go. The series starringScandalsScott Foley will air from 10-11 p....

Richard Pryor Many comics have stretched with a serious role or two. Still, Pryor’s portrait of a bitter auto-worker in 1978’sBlue Collarwas as award-worthy as his best stand-up. ‘'), Lorre’s whistling child serial killer in 1931’sMwas both monstrous and pitiable. Everett Collection Richard Gere We can sorta understand why he wasn’t nominated when hisOfficer and a Gentlemancostars were. But no love for his surprising, delightful singing and dancing in 2002’sChicago?...

Controversial government practices are preventing several filmmakers behind an Oscar-nominated title from attending the Academy Awards. The Syrian government is under control of the Russians…. (The matter will go before theU.S. Supreme Court in April.) Credit: Grasshopper Films Im sorry Im not with you tonight. Filmmakers can turn their cameras to capture shared human qualities and break stereotypes of various nationalities and religions. They create empathy between us and others....

Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino had each others backs on the Oscars red carpet. Im so fortunate to be with my friend and acting colleague, fellow humanitarian, fellow Harvard graduate. I chose my date extremely well, Judd said on the red carpet. Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock I want people to know that this movement isnt stopping, Sorvino said. Were going forward until we have an equitable and safe world for women....

Who else has shared the stage for TV’s biggest night? Michael J. Shelley Long and David Letterman TheCheersstar and host ofLate Night With David Lettermanshared the stage in 1986. Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC Jason Alexander and Cybill Shepherd TheSeinfeldandCybillstars teamed up in 1995. Eddie Murphy and Joan Rivers The two comics brought the laughs together at the 1983 ceremony. David Hyde Pierce and Jenna Elfman The stars ofFrasierandDharma & Gregco-hosted in 1999....

But EW, like the North, remembers. So, enjoy (and then proceed to Twitter to tell us why we’re wrong). Ros (Esme Bianco) Who weeps for Ros? Credit: HBO (3) The ruse worked, of course, and thus began Jon’s season-long adventure in love and Wall-climbing. (See also: Bronn, Yohn Royce.) (Thrones' plant-and-payoff game really has been superb.) Helen Sloan/HBO Alas, he met an also-ignoble end, killed at the hands of common foot soldiers....

Charlie Hunnam,Papillon Did you know that “papillon” is French for “butterfly”? Did you also know that “Charlie Hunnam” is French for “Shirtless Hunk”? Henry Golding,Crazy Rich Asians More likeCrazy Ripped Asians, am I right? Jose Haro / Bleecker Street Rafael Casal,Blindspotting Shirtless Rafael Casal had better stay out of our blindspot! Shout Studios Warner Bros. Robby Baumgartner/Lionsgate Pantelion Bob Mahoney/Sony Sony Pictures Animation

But were fools for great television! So expect an exciting mix of first-time nominees alongside some very familiar faces and a few surprises. Youll get to all these shows by September, we swear! Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO; Pari Dukovic/FX; Ron Batzdorff/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES Can anything stop HBOs fantasy juggernaut from a fourpeat victory? Five of last years nominees arent competing, so an alliance of new challengers will attempt one final de-Thrones-ing....

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. And with the holiday season rapidly approaching, so too is a slate of television holiday specials. There are the classic favorites, likeRudolphandCharlie Brown,but there’s also plenty of new offerings for 2018. Dean Buscher/Netflix; F. Scott Schafer/Columbia Records/NBC; Adam Rose/Netflix Here’s our guide to some of the original holiday specials coming to your TV this season. Ho, ho, ho! Judges Carter Oosterhouse and Taniya Nayak return to help keep making spirits bright....

Lasseter will take over from Bill Damaschke, who previously led Skydance Animation. Ellison is hopeful Damaschke will choose to remain within the Skydance family. Im grateful to David and the Skydance team and know that I have been entrusted with an enormous responsibility. Carlos Osorio/AP/REX/Shutterstock It is a distinct privilege that I will relish, Lasseter said in a statement. It has been humbling, but I believe it will make me a better leader....

A major debut in the queer YA space is almost here:Out of the Blueby Sophie Cameron. Out of the Bluewas won at auction by Macmillan Childrens Publishing Group, and is already scoring strong reviews. Safe to say: Its May 15 publication date is eagerly anticipated. Credit: Courtesy of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (2) Check it out, and pre-orderOut of the Bluehere. Excerpt fromOut of the Blue, by Sophie Cameron I wait for the crash....