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‘Wicked: For Good’ casts spell on the box office with $150 million opening

Monday, November 24 by ABC News

Wicked: For Good did good business at the box office this weekend, opening with $150 million.The second act of 2024's Wicked broke the previous film's record for biggest debut of a Broadway adaptation of all time, according to Read More.

Game of Thrones’ Harry Lloyd to play George Martin in Beatles films

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

We now know who's going to be playing The Beatles producer George Martin in director Sam Mendes' upcoming films about the Fab Four.Martin's son, producer Giles Martin, recently revealed that British actor Harry Lloyd, who played Viserys Targaryen on HBO's Game of Thrones, has... Read More.

Eddie Murphy to receive AFI Life Achievement Award

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

Eddie Murphy is set to receive one of the film industry's most prestigious honors for his decades-spanning career.The actor, comedian and Oscar nominee will be the 51st recipient of AFI's Life Achievement Award. The honor will be presented during a... Read More.

‘Heated Rivalry’ shares steamy sneak peek ahead of HBO Max premiere

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

The upcoming hockey romance series Heated Rivalry is teasing fans with a steamy sneak peek.The six-episode series, based on the popular novels by Rachel Reid, follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two rival hockey players who start a secret relationship in their rookie season... Read More.

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande bid farewell to their ‘Wicked’ characters

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

They have been changed for good.Friday's release of the second and final Wicked film, Wicked: For Good, has stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande bidding farewell to their beloved characters."I could write you an essay, a poem, Shakespearean prose, to describe what this journey... Read More.

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:NetflixA Man on the Inside: Ted Danson is back in season 2 of the sitcom from Mike Schur.... Read More.

Chadwick Boseman honored with posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

Chadwick Boseman is the latest actor to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The late Black Panther actor received a posthumous star on Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday and was honored by his widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, as well as director... Read More.

In brief: ‘Landman’ streaming views, ‘Hoppers’ trailer, and more

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

The second season premiere of Landman did big numbers for Paramount+. According to the network, the premiere had over 9.2 million streaming views in its first two days, making it the most-watched premiere for any original series on Paramount+. Season... Read More.

Brendan Fraser says ‘Rental Family’ is about eradicating loneliness

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

Brendan Fraser stars as an actor struggling to find his purpose in Rental Family.When he lands an unusual gig playing stand-in roles for real-life strangers, Fraser's character, Phillip, finds himself forming genuine connections with his clients. It's an original, feel-good... Read More.

Colleen Hoover opens up about ‘It Ends With Us’ legal drama

Thursday, November 20 by ABC News

It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover is opening up about how she feels about the ongoing legal battle between the movie adaptation's stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.In a new interview with Elle, Hoover says, "It feels like a... Read More.

Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki to star in Netflix holiday rom-com

Thursday, November 20 by ABC News

Another BookTok favorite is coming to your TV screens.Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki are set to star in Netflix's adaptation of The Bodyguard by Katherine Center.According to Tudum, it's a "comedy about a no-nonsense bodyguard who is assigned to protect... Read More.

‘Task,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ score renewals at HBO

Thursday, November 20 by ABC News

Task and House of the Dragon are among the shows returning for another season on HBO.The network announced Thursday that Task, the Mark Ruffalo-starring crime drama series, will be back for season 2, while the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon will... Read More.