From sketch to screen: This year's costume design Oscar nominees

Academy Award-nominated costume designers detail how they brought their sketches to life. In thePotter[films], they dont have to hide. They can go out in their capes and funny hats and get groceries or whatever theyre doing. Credit: Sketch by Mary Zophres; Dale Robinette I love that challenge and that reveal in the story. Those conversations extended to the visual and emotional approaches that would be taken. As a result, Florence appears in a number of light hues and pretty, frilly, fun costumes....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Denise Humphrey

From the archives: Adam West reflects onBatmanseries in 2014 video interview

The actor died Friday at age 88 Farewell, old chum. on the hearts and minds of many comics fans. He never lost the twinkle and charm that made his show so memorable. Credit: Everett Collection And yet the kids could be entertained and they would believe it all, West explained. Thats no doubt why the show endures to this day and will live long beyond him. Evidentially the visual is stunning....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Rita Dalton

From the archives: An interview with Soundgarden on the eve ofSuperunknown

To date, it remains the groups most successful album. Prior to its release, EW writer David Browne caught up with the band in New York City. As part of our coverage honoring Cornell,who died Wednesday at age 52, revisit that story below. Credit: Ebet Roberts/Redferns Kim Thayil cannot believe his ears. Why the f did they wanna know? Drinks and appetizers are ordered, and cigarettes are lit. Paul Natkin/WireImage Maybe if they complete their dozen interviews and business meetings they can attend a taping of David LettermansLate Show....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Casey Ruiz

From the archives: Chris Cornell goes behind the scenes of Soundgarden'sSuperunknown

Here, EW is republishing the piece in honor of Cornell,who died Wednesday at age 52. Read on for the spoon-smacking, limo-wrecking secrets behind the now-classic album. When the song became a reality, we got Artis to actually play spoons on the song. Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Image Black Hole Sun I had misheard a news anchor; I thought he said black hole sun. I didnt think of it tempo-wise or lyrically as a hit....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Stephanie Thomas DDS

FromBoyztoBest Man: Morris Chestnut looks back at his career

The actorwhose swoon-worthy smile has made a rom-com classicwalked us through a few of his favorite roles. It was a very fun, enlightening experience for me, Morris says. It really taught me a lot. Credit: Maarten de Boer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images I was on set learning from Cuba, who was a veteran at the time. It felt like everything was traveling at warp speed. “It was a great experience....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · David Miller

FromFrasiertoFargo: Jean Smart dishes on biggest roles

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Smart didn’t know anything aboutLegion based on a Marvel comic and debuting Wednesday on FX at 10 p.m. ET or about her role opposite star Dan Stevens working with young mutants. Credit: Maarten de Boer/Getty Images But it didn’t matter. “LikeFargo, this is something completely new and unique,” says Smart. “I think people are going to be blown away.” NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Ryan Flores

FromGilmore GirlstoGuardians of the Galaxy: How Sean Gunn became a Marvel MVP

Whats stranger than playing a quiet space pirate and a highly voluble rodent at the same time? How about playing a quiet space pirate, a highly voluble rodent,andKirk fromGilmore Girls? Its very trippy, Gunn admitted when EW caught up with him on theGuardians Vol. Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images Gilmore Girlsand the firstGuardianswere the two most substantial jobs of my career. So, now, doing them both again simultaneously is very strange....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Sylvia Reynolds

FromIcemantoJughead, here are 10 LGBTQ comics to read this Pride Month

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. This Pride Month, EW is celebrating the best LGBTQ representation in pop culture. Plus, at the end, weve included an additional summary of other great Pride reads. Credit: Blackmask; Marvel; Archie Comics But the series doesnt just lend itself to big action sequences. Shes also an out-and-proud lesbian. Nonetheless, readers will be rooting for the central characters. Boom!; DC Comics; Oni Press...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Jennifer Hart

Frommother!toBreathe, these fall festival films could shift the Oscar race

), though those results are hopefully characteristic of the fading old guard. With universal praise out of Sundance, Guadagninos film has the goods to go all the way. Now its on audiences and critics to do the rest of the legwork. Bleecker Street/Participant Media Venice has already taken notice of Benings potential rise, having appointed her its first female head-of-jury since 2006. TIFF will also host the international premiere for CoopersHostiles(meaning its probably headed to another festival beforehand)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Samantha Cross

FromThe Last JeditoThe Shape of Water, 16 movies to see before 2018

A fish-out-of-water romance, an ice princess, and more than a dozen other must-see films to make your holiday season bright Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Release date:Nov. 10 Starring:Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell Directed by:Martin McDonagh Justice League Release date:Nov. 17 Starring:Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa Directed by:Zack Snyder Coco Release date:Nov. 22 Starring:Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt Directed by:Lee Unkrich Darkest Hour Starring:Gary Oldman, Lily James, Ben Mendelsohn...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Mallory Villarreal

FromThe O.C.toSaturday Night Live: How Lonely Island's 'Dear Sister' came about

And with each resounding gunshot, the Imogen Heap song cues anew. (Watch the short above.) Mmm… Whatcha say we parody this? SAMBERG:When Hide and Seek aired onThe O.C., we all became somewhat obsessed with that song. [The sketch] was 100 percent because of that the season 2 finale. Its a classic moment, and we love doing digital shorts about movie and TV tropes. We actually started shooting a version of that short before we got hired atSNL....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Renee Williams

FromTitanictoWolf of Wall Street,which historical Leonardo DiCaprio is best?

Leonardo DiCaprio sure loves his period pieces hes made about a dozen of them. But this got us thinking, which historical Leo is the best Leo? Do you prefer him as the King of the World or the Wolf of Wall Street? Everett Collection (3) (Same goes for Baz Luhrmanns contemporary retelling ofRomeo + Juliet.) ThenThe Man in the Iron MaskLeo is the one for you. That said, he does wear a bear pelt and hat that is totally 1820s frontier chic....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Ashley Mullen

Frozen: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel talk Elsa's sexuality with Tyler Oakley

Now, the animated films stars, Kristen Bell and Menzel, are sounding off on Elsas sexuality. Both of them had very diplomatic responses. I cannot confirm or deny, said Menzel in a separate sit-down with Oakley. Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. I think inFrozenshe was young and so shes still figuring stuff out. Oakley also asked who Elsas girlfriend would be if she was gay, and Menzel said Tinker Bell. Watch the entire clip below....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Edward Young