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Francesca Reale, Roby Attal join ‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix series adaptation
A photo of Francesca Reale. (Ian Lipton) | A photo of Roby Attal. (Chris Labadie)This Summer Will Be Different has gained a couple more cast members.Netflix has announced that Francesca Reale and Roby Attal have joined the cast of the upcoming TV adaptation of author Carley Fortune's bestselling romance novel.Reale is set to play Bridget in the show, while Attal will take on the role of Felix, who also goes by the nickname Wolf. They join the previously announced star Sophie Nélisse, who is set to play Lucy.This Summer Will Be Different will be "a simmering, sun-soaked romance set across multiple summers on Prince Edward Island about Lucy, a young woman navigating her 20s and her first real love with ... Read More
‘God of War’ will recast lead role Kratos after Ryan Hurst’s on-set injury
Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus on the set of 'God of War.' (Leah Gallo/Prime Video)The upcoming God of War series will recast the actor playing its lead role of Kratos.Prime Video confirmed the news to ABC Audio on Friday. Ryan Hurst, who was the original actor cast as Kratos, was seriously injured while on set of the video game TV adaptation in late June. The actor tore a bicep while performing a stunt on the show.After careful consideration, Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios made the decision to recast the role. Production on God of War paused immediately after Hurst's injury. It remains on pause.While recovery time for such an injury is unclear, it would ... Read More
‘Home Alone 2’, ‘My Left Foot’ actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
Brenda Fricker holds up her Oscar after winning best supporting actress for her role in My Left Foot on March 26, 1990, at the 62nd Academy Awards. (Bettmann via Getty Images)Brenda Fricker, an Oscar-winning actress also known for a memorable role in Home Alone 2, has died, according to her agent. She was 81.Fricker's agent Phil Belfield confirmed Fricker died Thursday "after a period of ill health" in a statement to ABC News."It is with much sadness that I share the news that beloved actress Brenda Fricker passed away peacefully last night in Dublin, after a period of ill health, at the age of 81," his statement reads.Belfield continued, "We will never see her like again and the world is ... Read More
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:ABC, HuluDancing with the Stars: The Next Pro: This new spinoff finds dancers competing to be the next pro on Dancing with the Stars.Apple TVLucky: Anya Taylor-Joy stars in this new crime-drama series co-created by Reese Witherspoon.Prime VideoRide or Die: Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham star as besties on the run in this new action series.NetflixHeartstopper Forever: The beloved series is wrapped up in this film that concludes the show's story. The Hawk: Will Ferrell stars as a pro golfer set to revitalize his career in the new comedy series. Movie theatersThe Odyssey: Christopher Nolan directs this adaptation of Homer's ... Read More
In brief: ‘Lioness’ season 3 official trailer and more
The official trailer for Lioness season 3 has arrived. Paramount+ released the new trailer that features stars Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Kelly. Season 3 premieres on Aug. 2 and comes from Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan ...Paper Tiger, starring Adam Driver and Miles Teller, is the film that will open the upcoming 64th New York Film Festival. Film at Lincoln Center has announced that the James Gray-directed film will make its North American premiere in a gala debut on Sept. 25. It marks Gray's fourth film selected for the festival, after The Immigrant, The Lost City of Z and Armageddon Time ...The limited series Enigma Variations has added more to its cast. Netflix has announced that Riley ... Read More
‘Heartstopper Forever’ stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke talk series’ lasting impact
Joe Locke as Charlie Spring and Kit Connor as Nick Nelson in 'Heartstopper Forever.' (Netflix)Heartstopper Forever, the movie conclusion to the popular Netflix teen romance series, is ready to make core memories.The film, based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels, follows Kit Connor’s Nick Nelson and Joe Locke’s Charlie Spring as they grapple with what happens to their relationship after Nick leaves for university.As their characters look toward the future, Connor and Locke are reflecting on what the series has meant to fans of all ages. Locke tells ABC Audio he’s feeling “very grateful” looking back on a “whirlwind of five years,” while Connor acknowledges being part of something so beloved doesn't happen often as an actor.“In fact, quite rarely ... ... Read More
Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon dies at 91
Kris Jenner's mom, Mary Jo (MJ) Shannon, is shown on an episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud.' (Byron Cohen/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)Kris Jenner is mourning the death of her beloved mother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon. She was 91 years old.The TV personality and entrepreneur posted on Instagram Thursday that she and her family "said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ.""There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye," Jenner wrote. "My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters… to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment ... Read More
Chloe Fineman departs ‘Saturday Night Live’
Chloe Fineman appears in her 'Saturday Night Live' season 51 cast headshot. (Rosalind O'Connor/NBC)Chloe Fineman is saying goodbye to Studio 8H.The comedian is leaving Saturday Night Live ahead of season 52 after starring as a cast member on the late-night sketch comedy series for seven seasons.Fineman announced her departure in an Instagram post Thursday."After 7 wonderful seasons at SNL I have decided it’s time for my next chapter," Fineman wrote. "It’s cliche to say this but working at SNL has been the greatest privilege of my life. I still can’t really believe I got to be a part of it. I fell in love with the place the second I walked through the door. Lorne (if you’re reading this on your burner ... Read More
Ghost and Tommy take center stage in ‘Power: Origins’ ?teaser
Spence Moore as James "Ghost" St. Patrick and Charlie Mann as Tommy Egan in 'Power: Origins' (Starz)Fans are getting their first glimpse of the upcoming Starz series Power: Origins. The prequel explores the early lives of fan-favorite characters James "Ghost" St. Patrick, Tommy Egan and Kanan Stark as they set out to make their mark in the New York City drug game.The clip opens with young Ghost, played by Spence Moore, and Tommy, played by Charlie Mann, sitting in a car. “We came in this motherf***** to touch the sky brother," Ghost says. "I won’t let us settle for less.”The two are then seen confronting a group of men before attacking them with bats.“This moment right here is when we start ... Read More
Disney+ rebooting ‘The Mickey Mouse Club,’ the show that gave us Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and more
Justin Timberlake, child star of 'The Mickey Mouse Club,' poses for a portrait Sept. 9, 1993 in Hollywood, California. (Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)M-I-C ... see ya real soon! K-E-Y ... why? Because Disney+ is bringing back The Mickey Mouse Club. ABC Audio has confirmed that Disney+ has ordered a pilot for a reboot of the legendary show, which first aired in the '50s, returned in the '70s and then migrated to the Disney Channel from 1989 to 1996.During that last run, the show's cast included, at various times, future music superstars Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez of *NSYNC, as well as Ryan Gosling and Keri Russell.The pilot will be executive produced by Ben ... Read More
Sophie Nélisse to star in ‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix series adaptation
A photo of Sophie Nélisse. (Garrett Naccarato)Sophie Nélisse is ready to take on another romance series.The French-Canadian actress will star as Lucy in Netflix's TV adaptation of author Carley Fortune's bestselling romance novel This Summer Will Be Different.It will be "a simmering, sun-soaked romance set across multiple summers on Prince Edward Island about Lucy, a young woman navigating her 20s and her first real love with her best friend’s brother, the one person she was never supposed to fall for," according to the show's logline.Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart serve as the adaptation's creators and showrunners. They also both executive produce the show alongside Fortune.This Summer Will Be Different will film on location in Prince Edward Island and in Toronto. ... Read More
Andrew Garfield stars in ‘The Uprising’ official trailer
Andrew Garfield stars as Ploughman in 'The Uprising.' (Betina La Plante/Focus Features)Andrew Garfield stars in the official trailer for The Uprising.Focus Features released the new trailer for the upcoming film on Thursday.Captain Phillips director Paul Greengrass wrote and directed the movie, which finds Garfield playing the leader of a ferocious rebellion against King Richard II's tyranny."As war burns across England, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice and survival," according to the film's official synopsis.Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, Katherine Waterston and Sky Yang also star in the film.The trailer finds Garfield's character gathering support for a rebellion against the king."I ... Read More
Brandy, Rita Ora reunite for new ‘Descendants’ movie, tease duet
Brandy Norwood and Rita Ora attend the premiere of Disney Channel Original Movie 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' on July 14, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)Brandy and Rita Ora are returning to the world of Descendants.The actresses reprise their roles as Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the next chapter following the success of Descendants: The Rise of Red.Speaking with ABC News entertainment contributor Kelley Carter in an interview aired on Good Morning America Thursday, the stars shared how the new film reimagines familiar Disney characters while bringing their own friendship to the screen.Ora said she was drawn to the complexity of playing her role."I did love the idea of the Queen of Hearts, you ... Read More
Sam Neill died from pneumonia, representative for ‘Jurassic Park’ actor says
In this Oct. 11, 2019, file photo, actor Sam Neill attends a press conference at the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival in Sitges, Spain. (Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images, FILE)Sam Neill, known for his roles in the Jurassic Park films, died from pneumonia, a representative for the actor said in a statement on Wednesday.Neill died Monday at 78."Sam passed away from pneumonia," the statement from manager Philip Grenz said. "Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy."A statement earlier this week announcing his death said: "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life. The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact ... Read More
In brief: ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ season 3 official trailer and more
It seems Jessica Alba has joined the upcoming Netflix reboot of 13 Going on 30. Deadline reports the actress is set to star alongside Emily Bader, Logan Lerman and Adeline Rudolph in the upcoming rom-com. Alba's role and the new film's logline are being kept under wraps for the time being. The original film's star, Jennifer Garner, serves as an executive producer on the project, which is currently in production in LA ...The official trailer for My Life with the Walter Boys season 3 has arrived. The Netflix series will debut its third season on Aug. 6. It finds Jackie navigating her messy relationships and new personal ambitions after the love triangle and a family crisis rocket the Walter family. ... Read More
Netflix celebrates 10 years of ‘Stranger Things’
Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo and Finn Wolfhard on set of 'Stranger Things' season 5. (Netflix)It's been a decade since audiences were introduced to the Upside Down.Netflix is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the debut of Stranger Things season 1. The sci-fi series premiered to the small screen on July 15, 2016. Its creators, Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, as well as director Shawn Levy, reflected on what it means for the show to reach this milestone.“We’re feeling so many emotions today. Nostalgic, proud, and, yeah, a little sad too, that the decade-long journey of making Stranger Things has come to an end," the Duffer brothers said in a statement. "But above all, we feel grateful — for our ... Read More
Andy Serkis marks start of production on ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’
The official cast list for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.' (Warner Bros. Pictures)Production has started on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema released a video on Tuesday marking the start of cameras rolling on the Andy Serkis-directed film.The video follows Serkis arriving on set of production day 1. He is dressed in a motion-capture suit and speaks directly to a camera. "Here we go, on to the mo-cap stage for day 1," he says.As soon as he enters a room, someone says, "Director's on set. Let's standby please, everybody."The first scene of the shoot features Serkis as his iconic character Gollum. He completely transforms into the character ... Read More
Danny McBride to make directorial debut with new ‘G.I. Joe’ film
A photo of Danny McBride. (Michael Buckner)Danny McBride is set to direct Paramount's upcoming G.I. Joe movie.The actor will make his directorial debut by helming the upcoming film based on the classic Hasbro toy franchise, ABC Audio has learned. He also penned the movie's script.The currently untitled G.I. Joe movie is keeping its plot details under wraps for the time being. G.I. Joe remains a priority IP for Paramount, sources told ABC Audio.The G.I. Joe toy line launched in the '60s. It garnered even more popularity in the '80s after inspiring a popular animated TV series, which introduced characters such as Duke, Snake Eyes and Roadblock.Three previous G.I. Joe movies have been released by Paramount. The first was 2009's G.I. ... Read More
Ariana Grande’s ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ delays ticket sales
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey speak onstage at Universal Pictures presents a special screening of 'Wicked' at DGA Theater on November 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)If you’ve been eager to snatch tickets to Ariana Grande’s London stage debut, you’ll have to wait just a little bit longer.Ticket sales for the Stephen Sondheim musical revival Sunday in the Park with George, starring Ariana and her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey, have been pushed back until the fall. They were supposed to go on sale in May.The show is still set to debut at London’s Barbican Centre in summer 2027.In the meantime, Ari’s been busy with her Eternal Sunshine tour, which wraps Sept. 1 with a 10-night ... Read More
‘The Challenge’ moves to Paramount+ for season 42
The key art for season 42 of 'The Challenge.' (Jonne Roriz/Paramount+)The Challenge has officially moved to Paramount+ for season 42.The popular reality competition show will feature a mixture of veterans and newcomers on its cast as they compete against each other on The Challenge: Cutthroat. The 42nd season, which will take place in Thailand, premieres on Aug. 5. The trailer for the new season is available to watch now.Season 42 marks a major change with its brand-new, exclusive streaming home. The Challenge previously aired on MTV. However, spinoffs such as The Challenge: All Stars premiered on the streaming service and one version of the show aired on CBS.There will be 24 contestants competing "past their breaking points in a ruthless battle for ... Read More
‘The Batman Part II’ delayed again, will now release in 2028
Robert Pattinson attends the world premiere of 'The Odyssey' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 6, 2026, in London, England. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)It will be a little while longer before Battinson is back on the big screen.The Batman Part II has been delayed again. The Matt Reeves-directed sequel film starring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader will now open in theaters on Feb. 18, 2028.Reeves announced the release date change in a video he posted to Vimeo on Wednesday. The video also features the first camera test footage of Pattinson back in costume as the superhero.The footage features bright flashing lights as Batman slowly comes into focus. He turns his head and then stares directly into the camera. Music ... Read More
In brief: ‘The Whisper Man’ trailer and more
This is the way ... to the couch. Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu will be available to watch at home for purchase on digital platforms very soon. It arrives on Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango on July 21, and will be available on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on Aug. 25. Pedro Pascal stars as the titular bounty hunter in the film that continues the story of the Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian ...Netflix has released the first look at its upcoming series Below. Josh Hartnett stars in the thriller series about a fisherman living in a small Canadian town who is haunted by his father's mysterious death decades ago. The limited series blends myth, suspense and humor into six ... Read More
Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham on playing BFFs in ‘Ride or Die’
Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer and Ed Skrein in 'Ride or Die.' (Prime Video)Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham are besties on the run in Ride or Die.The new series, which premieres on Prime Video Wednesday, follows best friends who think they know everything about each other — until one discovers the other is an international assassin.The show has it all — action, drama, comedy and romance — but its heart is the friendship between Debbie (Spencer) and Judith (Waddingham)."It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to play in all of these sandboxes," Spencer told ABC Audio. "For me personally, horror is my favorite genre and then action ... the fact that I'm getting to be in an action, comedy, ... Read More
Tom Cruise to join star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
Tom Cruise appears in this image. (FIFA)The closing ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got bigger.FIFA announced in a press release Tuesday that it has added Tom Cruise to its closing ceremony lineup, set to be held Sunday, ahead of the 2026 World Cup Final.The Top Gun star will make a special appearance, joining a star-studded list of performers.Also taking the World Cup stage for the closing ceremony are Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini, American singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger, English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams and YouTube creator IShowSpeed.Jennifer Hudson will also help kick off the 2026 World Cup final with a special rendition of the U.S. national anthem."Echoing the spirit of the opening ceremonies, which welcomed the world to ... Read More
‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ headed to theaters in fall 2027
Selena Gomez at the premiere of 'Hotel Transylvania' at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival held at The Princess Whales Theatre on Sept. 8, 2012, in Toronto, Canada. (Eric Charbonneau/WireImage via Getty Images)A new Hotel Transylvania film is headed to theaters.Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon MGM Studios are set to release the fifth film in the animated franchise, The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania, in theaters on Oct. 8, 2027."Drac has happily settled into retirement while Mavis takes the reins of the legendary monster hotel. But when a series of spooky and unexplained happenings sends chills through the resort, the Drac Pack embarks on its most spellbinding adventure yet: uncovering the mystery behind The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania," according to the ... Read More
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