Steven Spielberg says he expects Oscars to honor female directors

If Steven Spielberg gets his way, this years Oscar nominees for best director wont be exclusively men. (He even suggested a few potential candidates, includingMudboundsDee Rees andLady BirdsGreta Gerwig.) I mean you have Patty Jenkins. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images We have some amazing women that have come forward, you knowMudboundandLady Bird. This is a pretty incredible year, and I think youll be seeing some nominations. Im predicting at the Oscars this year for a woman director, if not several....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Alex Newman

Steven Spielberg's Amblin TV pulls out of CBS'Bullin wake of harassment scandal

Amblin produced the show, a steady ratings earner for CBS, since its first season. Spielberg held an executive producer credit alongside Amblin TV co-presidents Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey. I did not over-react. Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/CBS via Getty Images I took a job and, because I did not want to be harassed, I was fired. Reps for Amblin had no comment, and CBS reps did not return EWs request for comment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Matthew Green

Steven Universecreator has done more for LGBTQ visibility than you might know

“She really is the Moses parting the waves on this thing,” he tells EW. These episodes involved years hard work on the part of Sugar and her team. “We need to let children know that they belong in this world,” she says. Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images; Inset: Cartoon Network “you could’t wait to tell them that until after they grow up or the damage will be done. REBECCA SUGAR: I remember everything....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Cynthia Barber

Steven Universeshows a groundbreaking same-sex marriage proposal

Ruby and Sapphire had merged to form the warrior Garnet, but they split after this reveal. Ruby goes off to be alone and pursue a Western-style life. Though she seems happy to Steven, Ruby reveals she can’t be truly happy without Sapphire. So she rides back and asks Sapphire to marry her. “This way we can be together even when we’re apart,” Ruby says. It’s rare to see such openly queer depictions on children’s cartoons....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Dylan Sanders

Steven Yeun is 'much more chill' after shooting rage virus thrillerMayhem

And is the actor less angry now as a result of making the film? Yes, he says. The fates allow him to explore that in a very aggressive way. You have a lot of scenes with Samara Weaving, who plays another aggrieved character. What was it like filming with her?Shes so great and so game. So, I feel like everybody was just really in on doing the best work that we could....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Michael Smith

Steven Yeun talks candidly about race, casting, and a career that is heating up

Yeun, who will be 35 in December, was born in Seoul but grew up in Michigan. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You were born in Seoul and grew up here in the U.S. And so, yeah, it opened my eyes to that. I think that’s a good question. It gave me a respect and a reverence for cultures in general. But I’ll be honest with you: I don’t know if I had a very Korean experience....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Melinda Meyer

Still Meauthor Jojo Moyes answers our burning questions

How much do readers love Jojo Moyes? Let us count the ways or, rather, the tears. The tome has been onThe New York Timesbest-seller list for three weeks straight and currently sits at spot No. Stine Heilmann; Penguin Below, she answers EWs burning questions. Ive never really got over the fact that this pony doesnt exist. What is the last book that made you cry?I cried laughing reading Katherine HeinysStandard Deviation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Kristen Larson

Straight White Menbrings Armie Hammer, bro jokes, and harsh truths to Broadway: EW review

The dysfunction inStraight White Menis relatable. But for all this talk of masculinity, the production has a great deal of feminine influence. The Persons set the scene, introducing us to the dudes atStraight White Mens center. Credit: Joan Marcus, 2018 Hammer surprises with an emotional range beyond anything youve seen from him on screen Call Me By Your Nameincluded. Schneiders sweetness and subtlety, familiar toParks and Recreationfans, steals many a scene....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Judith Goodman

Stranger Things 2: Meet the internet's new favorite little sister

“I can’t believe it,” she tells EW of the positive reaction. “I knew people would be excited, but I didn’t think it would be like this.” Among them was her own little sister, which means Ferguson is no stranger to sibling dynamics. Credit: Netflix “I thought that was so hysterical,” she says. “Filming that scene was so much fun.” “She’ll probably be like, What the heck?!'” Netlfix Strangers Things 2is now streaming on Netflix....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Craig Stephens

Stranger Things 2: See 9 Exclusive Photos

See photos of the stars of the hit Netflix show in theupcomingStranger Things 2, ahead. Dan Winters for EW Jackson Davis/Netflix Netflix Tina Rowden/Netflix Netflix Netflix Jackson Davis/Netflix Dan Winters for EW Dan Winters for EW

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 36 words · David Marquez

Stranger Things 2: What we want to see next season

Well, those films all featured heroines who evolved into full-throttle ass kickers. Maybe Joyce (Winona Ryder) can join those ranks? She clearly will stop at nothing when her kids are in danger. Credit: Netflix Joyce Gettin Some This lady had a rough year. Her son was abducted by an interdimensional monster. She has a really unfortunate haircut. She has a loser ex. Can we give her some love at least?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Kathy Harrington

Stranger Things 2actress discusses ambiguous love-triangle ending

Read at your own risk! Nancy (Natalia Dyer) took some big swings inStranger Things 2. Iunderstand it, of course. It just makes her more human. Below, Dyer reflects on her characters moves this season and where shed like Nancy to go next. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start with the ending. What were your thoughts when you read that scene when she saves Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo)? She was his heroine.NATALIA DYER:[Laughs] I mean, it was such a sweet thing....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Alicia Martinez

Stranger Things 2creators defend polarizing Eleven episode

Warning: The following post contains spoilers fromStranger Things 2. Move over Team Taylor vs. Team Katy: There is a new pop culture debate brewing in 2017. Netflix If youve watchedStranger Things 2, you most likely have strong feelings about episode 7, The Lost Sister. Its an episode that never cuts back to Hawkins and mostly focuses on brand new characters. Creators Ross and Matt Duffer knew that this risk would lead to debate....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Renee Mcclain