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Gwynne WatkinsA new droid, an oddball alien, and Thandie Newton: Meet Han Solo's new crew
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" introduces several new characters to that galaxy far, far away. Check them out.
- Indiewire
'Black Panther 2': Ryan Coogler's return is not definite yet, but it's 'being actively worked out' by Marvel
Coogler's Marvel tentpole is the third highest grossing film in U.S. history, unadjusted for inflation.
Nick SchagerFirst 'Crazy Rich Asians' trailer brings the bling — and fans are thrilled
Pitted against her potential future mother-in-law, as well as an upper-crust society that views her as an unworthy partner for her love, Constance Wu's Rachel finds herself struggling to prove that she belongs.
- Kevin Polowy
'Grease' turns 40: Carrie Fisher as Sandy, Rydell High's location, missing scenes, and more burning questions answered
"Grease" director Randal Kleiser reveals secrets behind the beloved high school musical.
Kevin PolowyHow 'Super Troopers 2' landed Rob Lowe — and got him to film that outrageous scene
When Rob Lowe told his "Grinder" director, Jay Chandrasekhar, he would do anything in "Super Troopers 2," he meant it.
- Kevin Polowy
2018 summer movie guide: The 40 must-see films
Get ready for 'Avengers: Infinity War,' 'Ocean's 8,' 'Deadpool 2,' 'Incredibles 2' and more.
- Vulture
Jessica Williams joins J.K. Rowling to announce her 'Fantastic Beasts' character
At the intermission of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Broadway premiere, no less.
- Entertainment Weekly
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' conjures the impossible on Broadway: EW review
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is a theatrical marvel, for so many reasons.
- Variety
Broadway Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
This is no time for bogus expressions of sophistication. So, let’s just say: Hooray! With “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the Boy Who Lived has finally come to Broadway, bringing enchantment to a world that could really use a little magic right now. The show’s savvy producers have done a wonderful job refurbishing the vintage Lyric […]
- Entertainment Tonight
Ewan McGregor Walks the Red Carpet With 'Playboy' Model Daughter Clara
The 46-year-old actor took his daughter as his date to the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival After-Party in New York City.
- Variety
James Cameron Talks Plans for Five ‘Avatar’ Films & More ‘Terminator’
Filmmaker James Cameron is hoping to make moviegoers an offer they can’t refuse with the next round of “Avatar” movies by bringing an element of “The Godfather’s” epic sensibility to the world of Pandora. And he has plans to expand the story into a five-film epic if the first few are successful. “It’s a generational […]
- Cosmopolitan
Netflix Might Get Into the Movie Theater Business
Because disrupting television just wasn’t enough.
- The Wrap
James Cameron Says ‘Avatar’ Sequels Share Something With ‘The Godfather’
Cameron made the remarks Saturday during a press event at his production studio in Manhattan Beach to promote his upcoming AMC documentary series “AMC Visionaries: James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction.” He said that as a father of five, he imagined what “Avatar” would be like if it focused more on the families of the characters from the original film, which led him to think of Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary 1972 movie. “Now the kids are the risk-takers and the change-makers,” Cameron continued.
- The Wrap
Who’s Going to Die in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’? We Put Odds on Every Major Hero Biting the Dust
The huge threat to the universe that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been teasing for just about the last decade is almost here. The Mad Titan Thanos arrives next week, in search of the Infinity Stones and looking to kill half of all life. Nobody knows for sure who is going to come out alive once the dust settles and the Infinity Stones realign reality.
- Jeremy Fuster
‘A Quiet Place’ Roars Back to Top Box Office Spot With $21 Million
Paramount’s “A Quiet Place” has taken back the No. 1 spot from “Rampage” this weekend, earning a third weekend total of $21.8 million. Matinee screenings were a big boost, and the WB/New Line film is now estimated to make $20.3 million in its second weekend, just a 43 percent drop from its $35.7 million opening and giving it a 10-day total of $65.9 million. Internationally, the film continues to be a big hit in China, where it has a total of $106 million and a global total of $283 million.
- Variety
Bradley Cooper on His Secret Pact With Lady Gaga for ‘A Star is Born’
When first-time director Bradley Cooper was shooting his forthcoming remake of “A Star in Born,” his co-star, Lady Gaga (aka Stefani Germanotta), made a deal with him. “She said right from the beginning that there would be a bargain,” Cooper recalled at a public talk at the Tribeca Film Festival with Robert De Niro. He […]
- Entertainment Tonight
Mike Myers, Ludacris and More Stars Pay Tribute to Verne Troyer
Myers, who co-starred with Troyer in 'Austin Powers,' called the late actor a 'beacon of positivity.'
- Carla Herreria
'Austin Powers' Actor Verne Troyer Dead At 49
Verne Troyer, who rose to fame after playing Mini-Me in the blockbuster
- Deadline
Harvey Weinstein seeks access to old emails and papers to defend himself
The co-founder of The Weinstein Co. filed a petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware today seeking access to his old correspondence — access he says he has been denied, impairing his ability to “exonerate himself.”
- Digital Trends
Here’s everything we know about ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’
The sequel to 2015's Ant-Man arrives in theaters July 6, 2018. We've collected all the news, rumors, and everything else we know so far about Marvel Studios' upcoming team-up movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp, right here.
- Nick Schager
Dwayne Johnson delivers an awesome surprise to the superfan who asked him to the prom
Minnesota high-schooler Katie Kelzenberg sent Johnson a video message via Twitter in which she asked him to be her date to the prom. Today, she got her response.
- Gwynne Watkins
'Grease' turns 40: The Pink Ladies and T-Birds remember the wild ride filming the carnival finale
To celebrate the film’s upcoming 40th anniversary (on June 16), and next Tuesday's release of a new Blu-ray edition, Yahoo Entertainment spoke with the original T-Birds and Pink Ladies (with the exception of Travolta, Newton-John, Stockard Channing, and the late Jeff Conaway, who played Kenickie) to assemble an oral history of the unforgettable final scene of "Grease."
Kevin PolowyHave you been meowing wrong? The 'Super Troopers 2' gang has a tutorial for you
Ever since the release of the 2001 cult classic "Super Troopers," fans of the stoner comedy have been "meowing" left and right in tribute to one of the highway cops' favorite ways to prank unsuspecting motorists.
- Nick Schager
Controversy over Michelle Pfeiffer weight question nearly derails 'Scarface' anniversary reunion
The audience at a Tribeca Film Festival Q&A booed when Michelle Pfeiffer was asked how much she weighed to play drug addict Elvira, but they cheered when Al Pacino uttered Tony Montana's most famous line.
Kevin Polowy'Super Troopers 2' guys insist they would've fathered a child for $25M Indiegogo contribution
"We would've done it," said Jay Chandrasekhar, co-writer-director-star of "Super Troopers 2,." the sequel to the 2001 cult classic. "Of course."
