Before I Fallauthor Lauren Oliver previews gripping new bookBroken Things

Its been five years since Summer Marks was brutally murdered in the woods. As the book begins, everyone wrongly thinks Mia and Brynn killed Summer, their best friend. Oliver has exclusively shared with EW the official cover forBroken Things, as well as an excerpt. Credit: Charles Grantham Read on below, and pre-order the book ahead of its Oct. 2 releasehere. BrynnNow Five years ago, when I had just turned thirteen, I killed my best friend....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1327 words · Amanda Best

Before Keanu Reeves,The Matrixproducer wanted Sandra Bullock as Neo

One of the possibilities, it turns out, wasSandra Bullock. We went out to so many people I dont remember. We went to Sandy Bullock and said Well change Neo to a girl. Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage; Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. It was pretty simple. We sent her the script to see if she was interested in it. And if she was interested in it we would venture to make the change....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Eric Meyer

Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Gisele: A tribute to Gal Gadot inFast & Furious

Forget theJustice League, Gal Gadot will always be part of a more powerful family. But what about the fourth installment, 2009’sFast & Furious? (Yes, it’s very confusing that the film and series are styled the same way.) Relativity Media/Universal/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock.Relativity Media/Universal/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock the greatest movie ever made (I’m going to keep mentioning it). Someone to back up every position." Want me to open them?" That manages to do the impossible: Shut up Roman....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Sherry Johns

BeforeRoboCop Returns, Neill Blomkamp directs a live-actionAnthemshort

It just looks like a really big, fun summer movie. But these deities vanished before completing the world, leaving behind only their tools. I was proposing 20 minutes of footage, which was way beyond the budget scope we were dealing with. Oat Studios You cant hand in a 10-page script. We cant know that until the footage exists. Rich will use any opportunity to put himself on screen, the director chuckles....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Stacy Villegas

BeforeThe Shape of Water, there was the brilliant novellaMrs. Caliban

Caliban, the 1982 novella by Rachel Ingalls. Mrs. Calibanwas reissued in November by New Directions, an independent publishing company. Ingalls, 77, is something of a mythic recluse to her fans. Credit: ILLUSTRATION by KEVIN HONG for EW Calibans journey to reissue. It began, quite simply, with Galchen looking for strong female writers. Calibanlisted on a tiny little list of great post-WWII British books. Harvard Common Press Id never heard of the book, she recalls....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Heather Dixon

Behind the most iconic kisses in romantic comedies

But it wasnt an entirely smooth moment for Schwartzman. Annes dad was on set that day, says the actor. I was really nervous kissing someones daughter in front of them? Credit: Everett Collection Still, it ended up a glowing success. The foot pop cues the lights going on in the garden, Schwartzman explains. I knew snow would elevate it and give it that classic,Its a Wonderful Lifefeel, says Maguire. Ron Batzdorff/Disney...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Marvin White

Behind the scenes of Dwayne Johnson's festive EW cover shoot

This Cover is Alive! 2.Tap the Enable AR tab. 3.Hold your phone/tablet in camera mode over the cover. Art Streiber for EW Wait a second and… voila! 4.Do the same for select photos in our cover story, which will be on stands Friday. Art Streiber for EW Art Streiber for EW Art Streiber for EW Art Streiber for EW Art Streiber for EW Art Streiber for EW Art Streiber for EW...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Daniel Smith

Behind the Scenes of EW'sSupernaturalCover Shoot

This shot is a bit closer to what would eventually land on the cover. The cemetery set was built on one ofSupernatural’s stages. The stars were given zero direction when it came to the skeletons. Samantha Highfill for EW These poses were their idea. Yes, the song playing during this portion of the shoot was Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Fun fact: Ackles knew more of the “Thriller” dance than either of his costars....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Adrian Morris

Behind the scenes of that hilarious NFLDirty Dancingcommercial — here's how it came together

To celebrate, they break into dance but not justanydance. Giants offensive linemen Brett Jones, John Greco, Chad Wheeler, D.J. Manning and Beckham score the ultimate touchdown, though, when they nail the iconic jump lift. NFL/YouTube (Both also landed on EWs list of best Super Bowl commercials,here.) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Most brands now release their Super Bowl commercials early, but this one was a surprise. We have fans age 5 to 95, and its great to see!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Virginia Davis

Behind the scenes of thePredatorstop-motion holiday special

Fog is theleastof Rudolphs worries this holiday season. It was really just a random hangout moment, says Senreich. 19on Comedy Central (duringBoJack Horsemanat 10:30 p.m. Stoopid Buddy Stoodios The piece is really just a fun homage toPredatorin a stop-motion technique. While time-consuming, Brooks and Senreich say they and their team have always loved the art of stop-motion animation. I saw [the original]Predatorin the theater with my dad. Stoopid Buddy Stoodios...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Ronald Macias

Bella Thorne, Sam Smith pay tribute to rapper Lil Peep after his death at 21

“I am shocked and heartbroken,” Stennett said in a statement published on Facebook. “I do not believe Peep wanted to die, this is so tragic. He was highly intelligent, hugely creative, massively charismatic, gentle and charming. Credit: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images He had huge ambition and his career was flourishing. She is truly grateful to the fans and the people who have supported and loved him.” Details of his death are still emerging....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Kathryn Martin

Bellevilleis a shocking thrill ride that will leave you breathless: EW review

If theres anything that causes the drama to sag, its this. Sadoski is the stronger of the pair, his amenable scruffiness giving way to truly terrifying desperation. Once things start to unravel, she particularly excels, veering from drunken madness to abject terror. Credit: Philicia Endelman Philicia Endelman

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 47 words · Amy Maynard

Ben Affleck loves his back tattoo even if no one else does

Ben Affleckis back and also proud of his back tattoo. “There’s temptation to…. “I’m in such a good place. The kids are healthy. Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. Life is good so whatever it took to get to this place, I’m grateful for.” “It’s the dad dream,” he commented. She commented that it has gotten a lot of attention in the press. “Rising from your ass,” interjected DeGeneres. Affleck praised DeGeneres for her fast-paced quip before giving a little more detail on the body art....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · William Gray