Designated Survivorrecap: 'Lazarus'

People celebrate, and theres good-feeling all throughout the West Wing and in the nation. None of this could have happened without the help of Speaker Kimble Hookstraten, which Kirkman has definitely noticed. She accepts, and he begins the vetting process. Credit: ABC But theres a hiccup Hookstraten once took a paid trip to Turkey that doesnt reflect well on her. Was she bribed for favors? Thats the question roiling Politico-readers everywhere....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Oscar Oconnor

Designated Survivorrecap: 'Misalliance'

Thinking too far outside of the box might just land you in the ocean. Lord what a time for our country. A highly controversial leader having potential discussions with Russia about nuclear power. Credit: Ben Mark Holzberg/ABC Threats of some kind of anarchist regime. People screaming for change. A controversial Secretary of Education pick, and back room discussions about THE ARTS! No, were not talking aboutrealAmerica… just television America, which is way more charming....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Andrew Gilbert

Designated Survivorrecap: 'One Hundred Days'

The reporters in the room almost uniformly smile and nod approvingly. The move is a hit! Even Aaron is impressed, as indicated by the text he sends Seth. Credit: Ben Mark Holzberg/ABC Let the governmenting begin! During the audience Q&A afterward, however, the topic shifts to gun control. Meanwhile, Emily and Seth start working with Kirkman to practice for an upcoming town hall. He needs to come off less wonky and more personal to connect with everyday Americans....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Jeffrey Shaffer

Designated Survivorrecap: 'Party Lines'

Theyll need at least five Republican votes to get behind them. To get this done, Kirkman resorts to what could be called sandwich diplomacy. Speaker Kimble Hookstraten also gets into the mix. Credit: ABC/Ben Mark Holzberg He doesnt take to it too kindly, more or less telling her, Get out of my way. Such intransigence from Congressional Republicans? Emily also jumps into the action by striking a deal with Aaron Shore at a behind-the-behind-the-scenes drink....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Nicholas Whitehead

Designated Survivorrecap: 'The End of the Beginning'

MacLeish makes a power play as the president recuperates Man, this show moves fast. There are no small steps anymore, no slow drips of information. In other words, the episode lives up to its title. Credit: ABC/Ben Mark Holzberg Hospital Intrigue Still lying in his hospital bed, President Kirkman reviews Agent Wells findings on Vice President MacLeish. He was involved from the very beginning, Kirkman muses. In other words, anyone in government could be a suspect, and he should trust no one....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Laurie Hines

Designated Survivorrecap: 'Warriors'

While President Kirkman is in surgery, MacLeish throws the country into chaos Welcome back,Designated Survivorlovers! Its been nearly three whole months since we last saw the show. Do you evenrememberwhat happened back then? Credit: ABC/Sven Frenzel Its okay if youve forgotten after all, theres been a lot ofactualgovernment drama since then. But perhaps you prefer the fantasy version of a dysfunctional government. Lets begin at the most obvious starting point…...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Jennifer Hunt

Desiigner: Felony gun charge against Panda rapper dropped

Police tellTMZno gun was found during their search of the SUV in which Desiigner was a passenger. Prosecutors charged him with criminal possession of a weapon based on the account of the driver of another car. He allegedly threatened another driver with a gun after the two exchanged words. Credit: Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images The motorist then called 911 and gave a description of Desiigners white Range Rover. Four other people in the SUV were also arrested and charged....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Tony Smith

Despicable Me 3: How Trey Parker's '80s villain became a smooth criminal

He’s such a Bratt. (Expect Clive, voiced by Andy Nyman, to be a surprise scene-stealer.) Enter Bratt’s voice: Trey Parker. Credit: Illumination/Universal Pictures But there are many little details Trey was contributing that became signature moves or expressions of Bratt." “But this character, I feel, really plays to the strength of our creative team. And you’re able to see it the moment you start watching him.” Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Samuel Mason

Despicable Me 3: Meet the mutinous new Minion

THE MINIONS HAVE REVOLTED! says co-director Kyle Balda, a veteran of the Universal franchise. “He’s a character who personifies the voice of objection against Gru’s life choices. Credit: Illumination/Universal Pictures I think of him as sort of the head of the union. “Are they still doing their own thing? Or are they here with Gru and the other Minions? Illumination/Universal Pictures Or, like, is Bob an adult now? (Minions 2, meanwhile, is due in theaters summer 2020....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · William Grant

Despicable Me 3: Steve Carell on finding out he's playing twins

If you like Steve Carell, youre going toloveSteve Carells new costar, Steve Carell. Separating brother from brother was a hazardous mission unto itself, especially for Carell. I knew I wanted them to live in the same world, the actor says of the brothers accents. Credit: Illumination/Universal Pictures Geography be damned, youll undeniably hear the fraternal link. They needed familial similarities in their accents but be distinctive enough that clearly they were very different upbringings....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Brad King

Destroyercomic book fuses Black Lives Matter withFrankenstein

A young black boy is killed by police. There is no justice, and definitely no peace for his grieving mother, Dr. Jo Baker. Dr. Baker is seeking vengeance too, furious at the world for the injustice done to her child. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So this is a modern Frankenstein story literally. One of the things that always stays with me is the end of the book. While some people think the monster goes off and dies, theres nothing that actually says that clearly....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Megan Washington

Detective Pikachu speaks! The crime-solving Pokémon talks cases, inspirations, and famous voices

It took a lot of convincing to get to this moment. But here I am, having traveled a great distance to the Four Seasons Ryme City. Now, hes taking on his most personal investigation: finding his missing partner, Harry Goodman. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures But then Id have to tell you. The self-proclaimed best cop didnt always want to be a world-famous detective. I had other plans, he reveals. But theres a height requirement for Olympic Ribbon Dancing....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Sharon Johnson

Detroitis a brutal, visceral lesson in American history: EW review

More than most directors, Kathryn Bigelow has earned her stripes in onscreen combat. LikeThe Hurt LockerandZero Dark Thirtybefore it, herDetroitis a battlefield, though hardly a level one. A crowd gathers and boos; bottles and epithets are thrown. Credit: Francois Duhamel/Annapurna Pictures Though a lot happens, Bigelow doesnt juice the narrative. (When music is used its mostly organic, spilling from stages or transistor radios.)

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Autumn Howell