Adrian Cronauer, the inspiration for Robin Williams' role inGood Morning, Vietnam, dies

Cronauer died Wednesday morning in Troutville, Virginia, according tohis obituaryinThe Roanoke Times. His daughter-in-law Mary Musetold CNNhe died of an age-related illness in a nursing home. Adrian was warm and approachable. CHARLES KRUPA/AP/REX/Shutterstock; Touchstone/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock The tagline Gooooooood Morning, Vietnam! came from Cronauers real wartime broadcasts. That was sorely needed at the time, CronauertoldUSA Todayof the film in 2014, shortly after Williams death. Its the second-most-common throw in of progressive dementia, after Alzheimers disease....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Samantha Crawford

Adrienne Brodeur's twisted mother-daughter story could be the next big memoir

Only years later did she find the strength to embrace her life and her mother on her own terms. Rights were acquired by the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the seven figures, beating out 14 publishing houses. It also helped me to forgive her. Credit: Julia Cumes Brodeur has exclusively shared the cover forWild Gamewith EW, which you might see below. The book publishes Oct. 15 and isavailable for pre-order. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Michael Davis

Adventure Timecreative team picks their 10(ish) favorite episodes

Presented in no particular order. This episode includes the first mention of Meat Man, a character who was never seen during the series. ), this is a time travel story without a lot of time travel. Cartoon Network Jake gets to witness his own birth! But by then he couldn’t stop it. There was a lot of back-and-forth before we could get it approved. Cartoon Network But it was worth it to find a way to make theCheerstheme even sadder....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Cheryl Flores

Adventure Timefinale review: One of the greatest TV shows ever had a soulful, mind-expanding conclusion

have a go at keep it short.Adventure Timealways did. And every episode still, what, 11-and-a-half minutes? Less, with an opening credits sequence only a heartless streaming service would ever skip? Credit: Cartoon Network This was a last explosion of imagination, every millisecond a subreddit waiting to happen. The new opening sequence introduced a far-future landscape, with creatures familiar yet unknowable. (Who was that strange traveler with a telescope?) Take it away, FanFiction!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Morgan Brown

Aerosmith kicks offDeuces Are WildLas Vegas residency

But the train runs smoothly enough that both diehard fans and the greatest hits only crowd should be satisfied. The crowd in the 5200-seat Park Theater certainly seemed pumped. Katarina Benzova Katarina Benzova Katarina Benzova

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 35 words · Kristen Berry

AFI Fest 2018: See all the stars on the red carpet

Arkin was in attendance with his good friend Ann-Margret. Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, ofGreen Book There was also a showing ofGreen Book. He does and he admits he shocked himself while doing it. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images “I didnt realize how funny it was until I started shooting,” he explains. “I giggledconstantly.” Felicity Jones, who portrays Ginsburg in the movie, was just one of the many stars in attendance. Eric Charbonneau/REX/Shutterstock...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Roy Marshall

AFI top 10 honorsWonder Woman,Lady Bird, female-led films

The American Film Institute has spoken, further legitimizing the Oscar prospects of female-driven titles from 2017, six of which were hailed Thursday as the nonprofit organizations best movies of the year. Benefitting most from this trustworthy Oscar foreteller are Patty Jenkins blockbuster hitWonder Woman,which picks up its first major precursor accolade here, as well as Greta GerwigsLady Birdand Guillermo del TorosThe Shape of Water both of which maintained significant profiles on the awards circuit in recent weeks....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Debra Harper

After a slow start,13 Reasons Whydelivers a satisfying, self-aware season 2: EW review

You have been warned.) The issue of suicide and mental health is somewhat sidelined, but still receives due diligence in season 2. Clay: I dont understand how does silence protect us? Credit: Beth Dubber/Netflix Principal Bolan: Kids get talking about Hannah, maybe even admiring what she did. (Warning: Were about to discuss that spoiler I mentioned above.) This season, Hannah is a ghost. Ghost Hannah could have derailed season 2 entirely, were it not for Minnettes endlessly endearing performance....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Thomas Blanchard

After that finale, these are theGame of Thronesspin-offs we'd like to see

Your watch ofGame of Throneshas ended, but your watch ofGame of Thronescontent is far from over. Martin saystwo other successor shows are edging closer. But why stop there? Helen Sloan/HBO So heres the spin-offs wed definitely watch at least 7 seasons of before turning on it andsigning a petition. Bonus log line: Small Council, Big Problems. Would that mean that Westeros was possibly one of the parks? The questions and confusion are endless!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · John Peters

AfterJohn Wick 3, it's time for the Halle Berrenaissance to begin

The McConaissance is over, so let the Halle Berrenaissance commence! In the latest installment of the action franchise, which dethronedAvengers: Endgametofinish No. [Laughs]" And I give that same message to anyone who isn’t ready for the Berrenaissance! Mark Rogers/Lionsgate [Extreme Oliver Queen voice] “You have failed this beloved actress!” And yet, that’s not enough, we need more. How about her own HBO limited series fromBig Little LiesandSharp Objectsmaestro Jean-Marc Vallee?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Christopher Jones

AfterPennyworth, these DC characters are ready to have their (origin) stories told

This, however, is noGothamspinoff. We have some ideas. and for breathing down the neck of an often missing-in-action Clark Kent. Giovanni Rufino/FOX Among his temporary abilities: super-speed, telekinesis, elasticity, lightning vision, and four extra arms. A kooky, Superman-as-the-Everyman standalone thinkKick-Asswith a camera practically writes itself. Its an interesting (read: supremely weird) angle to take. DC Comics Think a visually dynamic, structurally unmoored cross betweenThe Silence of the LambsandLegionfor the supervillain set....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Andrew Jones

Against Me! singer Laura Jane Grace on getting the 'needle to move' on transgender issues

Now she admits one core motivation: fear. So I was fing scared," continues the 38-year-old Against Me! And for those private spaces, “I don’t think that has advanced all that much.” Credit: Ryan Lowry Do I start this conversation, and maybe that’ll make an impact?' I don’t have the energy to do that right now.' It should be enough that I’m getting up on stage and singing about this stuff....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Anthony Moon

Agent Liberty prepares for war in newSupergirlseason 4 promo

A war is coming toSupergirlin season 4! We see the big thematic question of the season: What is stronger, hope or fear? co-showrunner Robert Rovner tells EW. Credit: Bettina Strauss/The CW; The CW Part of what interested us was really reflecting reporters and journalists as heroes. There is so much division in our world. I think that most of us who read the newspapers are grappling with these issues every day....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Matthew Patel