• ‘Aladdin’ Spinoff Movie in the Works With Billy Magnussen for Disney+
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      The Wrap

      ‘Aladdin’ Spinoff Movie in the Works With Billy Magnussen for Disney+

      Make way for Prince…Anders? A spinoff film based on Disney’s live-action remake of “Aladdin” is headed to Disney+, and Billy Magnussen, who played Prince Anders in the remake, will star in the project, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.Magnussen was one of the smarmy, wealthy princes who visits Agrabah to try and win Princess Jasmine’s (Naomi Scott) heart, and though his role was small, the rising star proved to be a scene-stealer in the film.Jordan Dunn and Michael Kvamme are attached to write the script for the untitled film that’s considered in early development at Disney+. Magnussen would reprise his role in the film, though the movie is not intended to be a sequel to “Aladdin.”Also Read: 'Aladdin' Star Mena Massoud Hasn't Had 'A Single Audition' Since Disney Film Came OutDan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who produced the “Aladdin” remake,” are attached as producers via their Rideback banner, and Rideback’s Ryan Halprin will executive produce. Magnussen also approached the producers with an idea for the film and was involved with meeting with potential writers.The “Aladdin” remake grossed over $1 billion worldwide for Disney since its release in May.Magnussen will next be seen in “No Time to Die,” the 25th James Bond movie, as well as the prequel film to “The Sopranos,” “The Many Saints of Newark.” He’s represented by WME and Anonymous Content. Dunn and Kvamme are represented by Verve.THR first reported the news of the spinoff film.Read original story ‘Aladdin’ Spinoff Movie in the Works With Billy Magnussen for Disney+ At TheWrap

    • 'Doctor Who' showrunner Chris Chibnall teases the 'most lavish, action-packed episode' ever with 'Spyfall' (exclusive)
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      Tom Butler

      'Doctor Who' showrunner Chris Chibnall teases the 'most lavish, action-packed episode' ever with 'Spyfall' (exclusive)

      The series opener – the first of ten new episodes – is the Doctor Who’s most ambitious yet.

    • 'The Mandalorian' (and Baby Yoda) revisits iconic 'Star Wars' planet and Twitter is loving it
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      Ethan Alter

      'The Mandalorian' (and Baby Yoda) revisits iconic 'Star Wars' planet and Twitter is loving it

      Episode 5 is filled with callbacks and sites from the very first "Star Wars."

    • 10 Funko Pop! toys for just about every pop culture-obsessed loved one for the holidays
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      Yahoo Entertainment Staff

      10 Funko Pop! toys for just about every pop culture-obsessed loved one for the holidays

      Can't think of what to get the pop culture fanatic in your life for the holidays? We got you covered with Funko Pop!

    • Taylor Swift drops new Christmas single and more news from the week
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      Casey Hollister

      Taylor Swift drops new Christmas single and more news from the week

      Taylor Swift dropped a new Christmas song and music video. Emma Stone and boyfriend Dave McCary announced their engagement. Hillary Clinton gave a candid interview during her appearance on “The Howard Stern Show.” Justin Timberlake apologized to his family for his behavior after footage of him holding hands with his co-star Alisha Wainwright, leaked.

    • Meghan McCain, Joy Behar spar after Nancy Pelosi turns viral moment into merch: 'Politics doesn’t have to be a meme'
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      Todd Garrin

      Meghan McCain, Joy Behar spar after Nancy Pelosi turns viral moment into merch: 'Politics doesn’t have to be a meme'

      Joy Behar shut down Meghan McCain's criticism of sweaters with the phrase "Don't Mess with Nancy" by comparing them to "Make America Great Again" hats.

    • Jillian Michaels warns of 'glamorizing' obesity: 'We’re politically correct to the point of endangering people'
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      Taryn Ryder

      Jillian Michaels warns of 'glamorizing' obesity: 'We’re politically correct to the point of endangering people'

      The former "Biggest Loser" trainer says "nobody" should be "body shamed" but "obesity in itself is not something that should be glamorized."

    • Peter Sarsgaard Joins Robert Pattinson in ‘The Batman’
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      Variety

      Peter Sarsgaard Joins Robert Pattinson in ‘The Batman’

      Peter Sarsgaard is joining Robert Pattinson in Warner Bros.' "The Batman" in an undisclosed role. "The Batman" director Matt Reeves tweeted the news on Friday, sharing a gif of Sarsgaard accompanied by a bat emoji. Pattinson is starring as Batman/Bruce Wayne. The movie also stars Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as the Riddler, Colin […]

    • ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ given seizure warning by Disney
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      Gregory Wakeman

      ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ given seizure warning by Disney

      Disney are working alongside the Epilepsy Foundation to warn viewers that Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker could affect those with the condition. 

    • What Justin Timberlake said about falling for Jessica Biel — before PDA pics with co-star emerged
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      Suzy Byrne

      What Justin Timberlake said about falling for Jessica Biel — before PDA pics with co-star emerged

      The scandal and the singer’s uncharacteristically public statement, apologizing to his wife of seven years for his “strong lapse in judgement” during a drunken night out, have led us to revisit his recollection of how they got together in 2007.

    • Shannen Doherty says cancer struggle changed her: 'It just opens your heart'
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      Raechal Shewfelt

      Shannen Doherty says cancer struggle changed her: 'It just opens your heart'

      Shannen Doherty says that she's very different than before her cancer diagnosis. “It allowed me to be more vulnerable,” she tells Yahoo Entertainment.

    • Peter Sarsgaard Joins Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz in Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’
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      The Wrap

      Peter Sarsgaard Joins Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz in Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’

      Peter Sarsgaard has joined the cast of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” the director tweeted on Friday.“Oh… Hi, Peter…,” the filmmaker tweeted alongside a gif of Sarsgaard, as well as the bat emoji often associated with the film.Specifics of the role were not specified. Robert Pattinson is set to star as the Dark Knight, while Zoe Kravitz has been cast as Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman and Paul Dano has been cast as Edward Nashton, also known as the Riddler. John Turturro is playing Carmine Falcone. TheWrap previously reported that Andy Serkis was in talks to play Alfred Pennyworth and that Colin Farrell was in talks to star as The Penguin. Jeffrey Wright is playing Commissioner Gordon, while Jayme Lawson is set to star as well.Also Read: John Turturro to Play Carmine Falcone in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman'Reeves took over the directing gig after Ben Affleck stepped away from the role. Affleck was also expected to play Batman again but then said he would be hanging up the cape for good. Reeves has since described the film as a “defining” and “very personal” story about the Dark Knight, rather than an origin story in the vein of Frank Miller’s beloved “Year One” series.Sarsgaard most recently starred in “Human Capital,” “The Sound of Silence” and “Loving Pablo,” and will next be seen in “Harry Haft” and “Ready to Ride: A Musical Homecoming.” His other credits include “Jackie,” ‘Black Mass,” “Green Lantern,” “Shattered Glass,” “The Looming Tower” and “The Slap.”Sarsgaard is represented by WME, Anonymous Content and ID Public Relations.Also Read: 'Joker' Crosses $1 Billion at Global Box Office“The Batman” will be released on June 25, 2021.See Reeves’ tweet below.Oh… Hi, Peter… ???? pic.twitter.com/GsS2ktuWxE— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) December 6, 2019Read original story Peter Sarsgaard Joins Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz in Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ At TheWrap

    • ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Flashing Lights Could Pose Seizure Risk, Disney Warns
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      Variety

      ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Flashing Lights Could Pose Seizure Risk, Disney Warns

      Disney has issued a warning that visuals and sustained flashing light sequences in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" could affect those with photosensitive epilepsy. The studio is working with the Epilepsy Foundation, which also issued a warning on Friday about the potential health risk. "Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that you […]

    • Robert Walker Jr, ‘Star Trek’ Actor, Dies at 79
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      The Wrap

      Robert Walker Jr, ‘Star Trek’ Actor, Dies at 79

      Robert Walker Jr., the son of actors Robert Walker and Jennifer Jones, has died at the age of 79, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Walker was an actor in his own right, most famously appearing in the second episode of the original “Star Trek” series as Charlie X, the survivor of a transport ship crash who, it is later discovered, has secret mental abilities.Walker was born in 1940 to Robert Walker Sr., the star of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train,” and Best Actress Oscar-winner Jennifer Jones. The couple divorced in 1945.Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2019 (Photos)Active throughout the 1960s and ’70s, Walker went on to appear in a number of films and TV series himself, including “Dallas,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Ensign Pulver,” “Young Billy Young” and “Easy Rider.”“Bob always beat to his own drum and stayed true to himself in all of his endeavors,” Walker’s wife said in a statement to THR. “Although an accomplished actor, his true art was living fully. He was a photographer, drummer, raconteur and gallery owner. His love of the ocean kept him in Malibu, and he had great tales of his adventures paddling to Catalina from there. Bob [also] had a constant interest in developing his internal martial arts practice.”Read original story Robert Walker Jr, ‘Star Trek’ Actor, Dies at 79 At TheWrap

    • See the first look of Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin on 'Genius'
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      Entertainment Weekly

      See the first look of Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin on 'Genius'

      Production is underway on National Geographic’s "Genius: Aretha," in which Cynthia Erivo, who can currently be seen as Harriet Tubman in "Harriet," stars as music legend Aretha Franklin.

    • TV premiere dates 2019-20: When your favorite show returns, and your next one starts
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      USA TODAY Entertainment

      TV premiere dates 2019-20: When your favorite show returns, and your next one starts

      When are TV's fan favorites back, and the next big hits arriving? Check our handy fall TV calendar.

    • Quibi Partners With Comedy Central on ‘Reno 911!’ Revival
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      The Wrap

      Quibi Partners With Comedy Central on ‘Reno 911!’ Revival

      Quibi and Comedy Central are bringing back comedy series “Reno 911!” for a seventh season after a decade off the air.The revival, which was announced on Friday, will be produced by Quibi and Comedy Central Productions. Creators Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Thomas Lennon will all be returning to write and star in the new season.Danny DeVito is also attached to executive produce, along with Peter Principato of Artists First, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher of Jersey Television. More cast will be announced at a later date.“Reno 911!” ran for six seasons of Comedy Central from 2003 to 2009, and followed the shenanigans of the Reno Sheriff’s Department.“RENO 911! holds a special place in our hearts, and it will be a delight to get the original cast back together for ‘re-boot goofin.’ Hopefully Nick Swardson can still roller skate,” Lennon said. “Quibi’s short format seems custom made for our show.”“We are very excited to partner with Ben, Kerri and Tom, three of the most gifted multi-hyphenates in comedy, to bring more of their iconic series RENO 911! to the world,” Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Comedy Central’s co-heads of Original Content, said. “Fans demanded this for a long time and Comedy Central Productions and Quibi are thrilled to help answer that kind of 911 call.”“I couldn’t say it better than Sarah and Jonas, and I for one will sleep soundly knowing ‘RENO 911!’ is back on the beat keeping our streets safe once again,” Doug Herzog of Quibi said.Quibi launches on April 6, 2020.Read original story Quibi Partners With Comedy Central on ‘Reno 911!’ Revival At TheWrap

    • Live-stream a special fan Q&A with Camila Cabello, Friday, Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET
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      Yahoo Entertainment Staff

      Live-stream a special fan Q&A with Camila Cabello, Friday, Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET

      Camilizers can celebrate the release of Cabello's new album 'Romance' with a special fan experience, streaming right here.

    • Harvey Weinstein, Clutching Cane and Looking Enfeebled, Appears in Court Ahead of Rape Trial
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      Variety

      Harvey Weinstein, Clutching Cane and Looking Enfeebled, Appears in Court Ahead of Rape Trial

      Exactly one month ahead of his criminal trial, Harvey Weinstein appeared in court for a bail hearing that was necessitated by changes in the law. The former head of Miramax and the Weinstein Company, once alternately feared and celebrated as one of the most powerful men in movies, hobbled into the downtown courthouse limping and […]

    • ‘The Irishman’ Nabs 17.1 Million U.S. Viewers on Netflix in First Five Days, per Nielsen
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      Variety

      ‘The Irishman’ Nabs 17.1 Million U.S. Viewers on Netflix in First Five Days, per Nielsen

      Martin Scorsese's mafia saga "The Irishman" was watched by 17.1 million unique Netflix viewers in the U.S. in the first five days of its streaming release, according to Nielsen estimates. By comparison, Sandra Bullock-starrer "Bird Box" scored nearly 26 million U.S. viewers in its first seven days of availability (Dec. 21-27, 2018) on Netflix, according […]