First look: Pixar's short filmBaois yourIncredibles 2appetizer

Incredibles 2may be the main course this summer, but audiences will absolutely adore the appetizer. I just wanted to create this magical, modern-day fairy tale, kind of like a ChineseGingerbread Manstory. The word bao actually means two things in Chinese: Said one way, it means steamed bun. Credit: Disney/Pixar Said another, it means something precious. (What is puberty for a dumpling? The answer: sesame seeds.) Disney/Pixar It felt like a really universally appealing story that a lot of people could identify with, says Shi....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Christine Allen

First Look: Rita Moreno dances her way into theBless This Messseason finale

Rita Morenois headed to Nebraska. They submit prized chicken Priyanka to the competition in a bid to prove themselves to the local community. Things start to heat up between Rudy and Constance, but theyre halted when Rudy runs into Theresa. Credit: John Fleenor/ABC Meanwhile, Kay (Lennon Parham) and Beau (David Koechner) struggle with marital issues. Bless This Messwas a late-season addition to ABCs line-up, premiering just last month on April 16....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Bryce Thompson

First Look: See Adam Brody play real-life wife Leighton Meester's ex onSingle Parentsseason finale

I definitely was like, He could play a potential fun character at any point, she tells EW. I didnt anticipate him for Angies ex. But creators J.J. Philbin and Elizabeth Meriwether did. Credit: Richard Cartwright/ABC We were all made up, and we had our hair all wild. Up to this point, Derek has been kind of this mysterious character, Meester says. A reveal that is going to drudge up a lot of feelings for Angie, according to Meester....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Brian Payne

First look: See Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield as mother and son inSex Education

The truth (about sex) is out there. Anderson portrays Jean Milburn, a sex therapist who is the mother to awkward teenager Otis (Butterfield). Along the way, Otis realizes he might just be in need of some therapy himself. Credit: Sam Taylor/Netflix Check them out below, alongside character descriptions for the core cast. Blessed with the gift of intuitive sexual understanding, cursed with the inability to do anything about it. His incredible breadth of knowledge about human sexuality is both his super-power and his kryptonite....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Heather Collins

First look: Stephen King returns to Castle Rock in uplifting novellaElevation

Because theres another Stephen King book coming your way this year. Heres the official synopsis: Although Scott Carey doesnt look any different, hes been steadily losing weight. There are a couple of other odd things, too. Credit: AP/REX/Shutterstock He weighs the same in his clothes and out of them, no matter how heavy they are. Scott doesnt want to be poked and prodded. He mostly just wants someone else to know, and he trusts Doctor Bob Ellis....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Jacob Williamson

First Look: World Citizen Comics aims to create super-powered activists

Superheroes save the world all the time, but maybe comic books themselves can help, too. They are worthy goals, but a heavy lift. Comics are an active medium, and a creative reading experience, he adds. Credit: First Second Books (5) They do reach young people most effectively! And increasingly, the not-so-young, too. More than a set of messages, these books offer tools for change. First Second Books Martin Luther King Jr....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Theresa Williams

First look:Blindspotheads to South Africa in season finale

Blindspotis going back to its roots in the upcomingseason 3finale and EW has an exclusive first look. South Africa has always been such an incredibly important part of theBlindspotmythology, executive producer Martin Gero tells EW. You should just watch. Credit: Graham Bartholomew © 2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. The two were eventually rescued by Shepherd (Michelle Hurd) and renamed Remi and Roman. Check out first look photos from the finale above and below....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Eugene Hardy

First Look:Bumblebeeunveils two new Decepticon muscle cars

Bumblebeeis no longer disguising its bad guys. As the film prepares for its Comic-Con showcase in San Diego next week, EW has the exclusive reveal. One of the Decepticons is Shatter, who takes the form of a cherry-red Plymouth Satellite. Paramount Pictures She will be voiced by Angela Bassett. Dropkick, whose vehicle form is a blue AMC Javelin, will be voiced by Justin Theroux. But the film is breaking tradition by giving the Decepticons wheels instead of wings....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Jesus Cross

First look:Stranger Thingsat Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights

It’s going to be a very Hawkins Halloween. Check out the first look photos below. Ken Kinzie/Universal Studios Ken Kinzie/Universal Studios Ken Kinzie/Universal Studios Ken Kinzie/Universal Studios Ken Kinzie/Universal Studios Ken Kinzie/Universal Studios

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 33 words · Elizabeth Moore

First Mancan't launch pastVenomandA Star Is Bornat the box office

Overseas,First Manwill add about $8.6 million this weekend. Overseas,Venomwill take in about $69.7 million, bringing its worldwide total to $378.1 million. Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) directed. Columbia Pictures Criticspanned the movie, but audiences gave it a B-plus CinemaScore. With star power and glowing reviews, the film is pegged as a serious Oscar contender with mass appeal. Steve Carrell and Timothee Chalamet star in the addiction drama, which is directed by Felix van Groeningen....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Jake Brown

First ManVenice reviews hail Ryan Gosling's 'turbulently spectacular' Oscar hopeful biopic

Ryan Goslings Neil Armstrong biopicFirst Manhas launched with glowing reviews at the Venice International Film Festival. Its a subdued, almost self-effacing performance that nonetheless provides the drama with a commanding center. The former shows you something you havent seen before. The latter involves showing you something you see every day from a perspective that makes it newly strange. First Manopens Oct. 12 in theaters. Owen Gleiberman (Variety)Gosling gives a tricky, compelling performance that grows on you....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Crystal Ball MD

First-look photos ofThe Simpsons' season 30 finale: 'Gwyneth Paltrow will not like this episode'

Gwyneth Paltrow will not like this episode. This is howSimpsonsshowrunner Al Jean describes the season 30 finale of the animated Fox sitcom. you’re free to kind of guess what the answer is. Credit: FOX Its an all-out war over yoni eggs, says Jean. This is a a very strange product I wasnt aware of, but it is sold. In addition to Slate, Illeana Douglas and Werner Herzog serve as guest voices....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Joshua Clark

First-time author Vivica A. Fox's words to live by: 'I'm going home to go to sleep'

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Actress and producer exclusively reveals her inspirational book’s cover art For Vivica A. Just when theyve counted me out, its like,boom, shes back! Success isnt going to come knocking at your door youhave to go knocking on success door. You have to make good choices and make things happen for yourself. Especially in todays society, everythings so instant. you’re free to swipe this and swipe that....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Lori Hernandez