James Van Der Beek replaced by Lin-Manuel Miranda in ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion show

James Van Der Beek arrives at the premiere of 'Overcompensating' at Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has announced he will miss the hit show's one-night-only stage reunion Monday night and will be replaced by Lin-Manuel Miranda.Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023, wrote in a social media post Sunday that he would miss the charity event due to two stomach viruses.The actor shared his […]

September 22, 2025

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In brief: Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer to star in holiday comedy and more

Jessica Chastain is reuniting with her The Help co-star Octavia Spencer in an upcoming holiday film. Variety reports that the pair will star in Deck the Y’alls, a comedy from the writer of Girls Trip. They join a cast that also includes Wanda Sykes. The film follows a New York baker who falls for a younger Southern gentleman and clashes with his overprotective matriarch when she visits his family for the holidays ...Gina Carano has found her first TV role since her time acting on The Mandalorian. Deadline reports that Carano will star in […]

September 22, 2025

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‘Demon Slayer’ slays box office for second week at #1

Poster for 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is still slaying it at the box office.The anime film fended off competitors to remain at #1 in its second week, adding an additional $17.3 million, according to Box Office Mojo. It previously debuted in the top spot with $70 million.The football-themed horror movie Him, produced by Jordan Peele, was the weekend's highest-grossing new release, coming it at #2 with $13.5 million. Another horror […]

September 22, 2025

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Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey on their new romance ‘Plainclothes’

Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey in 'Plainclothes.' (Magnolia Pictures)The Sundance award-winning film Plainclothes hits select theaters on Friday.It is the first feature from director Carmen Emmi and stars Tom Blyth as Lucas, an undercover cop assigned to entrap and arrest gay men. Lucas finds himself caught in a double life when he falls for a target, Andrew, played by Russell Tovey.Blyth told ABC Audio that Tovey is "an icon," and that he's always admired the actor — enough to even suggest him for the role when Emmi asked […]

September 19, 2025

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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:Prime VideoGen V: Watch sophomore year at Godolkin University in season 2 of The Boys spinoff series.Apple TV+The Morning Show: Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon star in season 4 of the drama series.NetflixBlack Rabbit: Jason Bateman and Jude Law are brothers in the new crime thriller miniseries.HuluSwiped: Lily James stars as the founder of Bumble in the new film based on a true story. Paramount+Tulsa King: Sylvester Stallone is back to building a […]

September 19, 2025

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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Release Party of a Showgirl’ hitting theaters Oct. 3

Taylor Swift 'The Life of a Showgirl' (Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott)There's footage of Taylor Swift directing something posted on the Taylor Nation Instagram page, and you'll likely get to see what that something is at a theater near you in October.Following reports that some sort of "theatrical event" is being planned around the release of Taylor's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, on Oct. 3, Variety reports that an 89-minute event called Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl will arrive […]

September 19, 2025 1

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In brief: ‘The Diplomat’ season 3 trailer and more

Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford are back in the White House together in the official trailer for The Diplomat season 3. The West Wing costars play husband and wife in this new season, with Janney's Grace Penn now president of the United States. Keri Russell stars alongside Rufus Sewell in season 3, which debuts Oct. 16 on Netflix ...The official trailer for Tim Robinson's new comedy, The Chair Company, has arrived. Robinson stars as Ron, who witnesses a big problem in the trailer for the upcoming HBO Max show. The series, which comes from Robinson […]

September 19, 2025

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Matthew McConaughey talks sharing screen with son and mom on ‘The Lost Bus’

America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey star in 'The Lost Bus.' (Apple TV+)Art imitated life in more ways than one in the new film The Lost Bus. The movie is inspired by the true events of the 2018 Camp Fire that devastated Paradise, California, but it also has a real-life connection for star Matthew McConaughey.The actor’s teenage son, Levi McConaughey, and his mom, Kay McConaughey, play his son and mom in the film – casting McConaughey attributes to director Paul Greengrass.“I never thought it was something I'd […]

September 19, 2025

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Seth Rogen joins ‘Nobody Wants This’ season 2 cast

Seth Rogen attends the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' 14th annual Governors Awards on January 9, 2024, in Hollywood, California. (Emma McIntyre/WireImage via Getty Images)Everyone wants this Nobody Wants This casting update.Emmy winner Seth Rogen has joined the Netflix comedy's cast for season 2. Also joining him as a guest star in the upcoming season is Kate Berlant. Their respective roles are being kept under wraps.“[Seth] and Kate Berlant’s energy together was a dream,” Nobody Wants This co-showrunner Jenni Konner told Netflix. “When you get brilliant people to come […]

September 18, 2025