How doesAladdindiffer from the animated film? EW breaks down the spoilers

Below, we examine the biggest additions and deviations that the live-actionAladdinmakes from the animated version. I thought there was a real opportunity there to show this very loving relationship between these two women. And Pedrad was able to draw on herSaturday Night Livecomedic talents to bring fun, scene-stealing lines for Dalia. Everett Collection; Daniel Smith/Disney Do you like sheeps cheese? I am not a prize to be won! And luckily for Aladdin, she does decide to wed the endearing street rat....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Ronald Hansen

How doesGame of Thronescompare to other famous series finales?

Should we bother with series finales? Is the whole idea of a TV show ending just a new lie invented for capitalism? There was the oft-discussed possibility that this throw-it-at-the-wall medium was growing into your euphemism for artistic maturity. Credit: AMC; Helen Sloan/HBO; SHOWTIME But musicians take farewell tours that arent farewell tours. And the easiest way to make a product look important is to offer it FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Jamie Le

How Donald Glover is saying goodbye to Childish Gambino

“This is not a concert. And he wasn’t joking. my friend asked me, referring to NBC’sJesus Christ Superstar Live!). Rich Fury/Getty Images at the end of “Boogieman.” Kill it if you have to.” “I wanted to play him some of the new songs. Rich Fury/Getty Images I’m not saying that to talk about music. I say that to talk about trust. That’s what love is,” he said as his voice cracked ever so slightly....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Caitlin Bailey

How drag queens are paving their own way in the music industry

“On top of that, it almost guaranteed me being on the show. Not only was I talented, but I also would have an aesthetic to provide something unique.” 109 on the Billboard 200. Credit: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images; Eric McCandless via Getty Images; Ole Jensen/Corbis via Getty images; David Wala/REX/Shutterstock; GOLFX/Getty Images Sharon Needles kicked off the recent trend in 2013 with her dance-pop LPPG-13, debuting at No. Justin Honard, Alaska’s given name, knows his music isn’t traditional....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Louis Hall

How Eddie Murphy changed mainstream movies, one hit at a time

This selection charts the rise of Eddie Murphy as a movie star in the 1980s. Hollywood Black publishes Tuesday and isavailable for pre-order. In 1982, mainstream movies were jolted by the arrival of Eddie Murphy. Credit: Photofest He also did a satirical take-off on the character Buckwheat from theOur Gangseries. But thats not all that could make contemporary audiences in the twenty-first century squirm in their seats. The film also again pushed the theme of interracial male bonding....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Matthew Powell

How Eric Bana became TV's most dangerous new lover inDirty John

In his first regular TV role in nearly 20 years, Eric Bana has gone dark. But that doesnt meanDirty Johncant have some fun along the way. Bana keys into this ina breakout performancethat starts out equally slimy and beguiling. Nicole Wilder/Bravo Check out our conversation below.Dirty Johnairs Sunday nights at 10 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So how did you get involved withDirty John? Thered been a series of articles and then a podcast that was really high quality....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Brittany Garrison

How EW got that out-of-this-worldBig Bang Theorycover

We opened seams in the dress and the sides of his pants. But dont worry, no garments were harmed in the making of this cover. We had a seamstress on site and she sewed them right back up! Justin Stephens for EW [Galecki] got into it the most. He was doing flips and going crazy, reveals Garry. Another reason it was easy for Cuoco to smile? Justin Stephens for EW...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Paula Gentry

How EW plans to cover (and protect fans from)Avengers: Endgamespoilers

Entertainment Weeklyis not going to ruin this for you. Heres what to expect You wont stumble across a headline that straight-up tells you what happened. Were also going to have a go at avoid using photos that give away too much. Credit: © Marvel Studios 2019 If you see an image, dont make an assumption about what it means. It may have been chosen as a misdirect. Each character will have a final scene, regardless of what happens to them....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · John Boyd

How Father John Misty got cast as a bank robber in all-star action-thrillerHotel Artemis

It also features one well-knownsinger, Father John Misty, a.k.a. Josh Tillman, who makes a cameo at the start of the movie as a bank-robber. How did the indie-folk singer come to appear in this near-future tale about a secret hospital for criminals? Global Road Entertainment I made music videos for Josh, and the camera loves him. It was usually a member of The Clash in whatever movie it was. [Or] youd find Iggy Pop in a fantastic cameo....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Jason Rodriguez

How Frankie Shaw'sSMILFexplores the messiness of motherhood

Years ago, Frankie Shaw nabbed aBreaking Badaudition. I was in a panic, Shaw recalls. After appearing in shows ranging from ABC sitcomMixologyto HBO dramedyHello Ladies,Shaw nabbed a scene-stealing gig inMr. Credit: Lacey Terrell/SHOWTIME Robots first season as the gone-too-soon Shayla. And now, shes writing, directing, executive-producing,andstarring in her own series, ShowtimesSMILF. ), the bad (dating is hard! Lacey Terrell/SHOWTIME ), and the ugly (youll see). Is that what Ive become?'...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Michael Young

How FX's Getty dramaTrustis building onAll the Money in the World

Id never had that experience before. Our series manages to delve into all sorts of different places. (Boyle directed the first three episodes.) Credit: Oliver Upton/FX And Beaufoy, particularly, loves the narrative freedom provided by episodic TV. Its a ridiculous amount of work, he cracks, but Ive had such a ball doing it. In his estimation,Trustis able to build on the cinematic shock provided by last years film. and I said, He was wonderful....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Tina Cole

How Golden Globe nominations voting works (and why it's important to the Oscar race)

So, how does it all come together? Who votes during the Golden Globes nomination process? How does the HFPA nominate movies and determine category placement? Credit: NBC All active members of the HFPA are eligible to vote in all categories. But before they get there, studios and publicists must submit entry forms. This year, documents were collected between July 15 and the end of October. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images This process produces the reminders list, a compilation of all eligible projects and talent....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Eric Gregory

How Greta Gerwig craftedLady Bird, one of the best coming-of-age films in years

Greta Gerwig pauses to consider how to describe what directing feels like. “But the person who has to push it forward at every step is you.” She shakes her head and laughs. “I say this, by the way, as someone who has run one marathon.” It’s not just audiences who are swooning over Gerwig. “Greta is fantastic. “The vibe she set was supportive and collaborative and calm and easy and funny and stress-free....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Richard Lee