Holiday TV movie schedule for 40 new Christmas films

About 40 new Christmas flicks are headed your way Its never too early to start thinking about the holidays. Except on April 18. Or even July 29. you might probably even throw Sept. 13 in there, too. But we are well past those dates. (Note: All times ET/PT. Titles, airdates, casts, and loglines of movies have been updated throughout post.) Now, Carrie must get married by Christmas or kiss her family business goodbye!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Gabriel Ramirez

Holly Hunter's Most Memorable Roles, In Her Own Words

For decades, she’s epitomized spitfire wit and emotional grit. The Oscar-winner looks back with EW on her career of positively true adventures. I kinda had a backdoor Broadway debut, she says. Victoria Will/Invision/AP People achieve their dreams in unorthodox ways, man, she says. Im one of those people. At 59, Hunters still in peak form as she proved during our look back at her extraordinary career. JIM RUYMEN/AFP/Getty Images My boyfriend at the time was best friends with her boyfriend....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Renee White

Hollywood casting directors say Asian movie stars are on their way

Whitewashing controversiesare nothing new. What is, however, are fans making an impact on casting choices. Fans are channeling their anger toward Hollywood and casting directors are listening, especially to outcry over whitewashing. Credit: Norman Shapiro/CBS; Michael Parmelee/CBS; Jules Heath/Lucasfilm; Jack Rowand/ABC; Gene Page/AMC Their voices are getting louder, because they know the talent is there. But just because theres pressure doesnt mean Asian actors will suddenly have it easy. Its not just us doing our job [as casting directors]....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Tanya Huffman

Hollywood Feud: Joan Crawford vs. Bette Davis

With both leading ladies in Warner Bros.' pocket, they began picking from the same roles. Davis admitted she had “never forgiven her for that, and never will,” in 1987. Crawford took advantage of her appearance when in the world of glitz and glamor. Credit: Suzanne Tenner/FX Crawford died after suffering a heart attack in 1977. As of 2014, she was reported by Celebrity Net Worthto have a net worthof $8 million....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Brittany Barnes

Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds dies at 84

The ‘Singin’ in the Rain' star died one day after daughter Carrie Fisher A long time ago … The trick is finding something that you like and sticking with it. Reynolds death comes the day after her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher,died unexpectedly at age 60. Reynolds was at Fishers estate Wednesday when she suffered a possible stroke and wasrushed to the hospital. Her son, Todd Fisher, confirmed her death to multiple outlets includingVariety,TMZ, and theAssociated Press....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Henry Pierce

Hollywood Royalty: 21 Stars With Honorary Titles

Kevin Spacey Title:Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Awarded:2016 Kate Winslet Title:Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Awarded:2012 Judi Dench Titles:Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Awarded:1970-2011 Julie Andrews Title:Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Kayla Watson

Hollywood sends well wishes to Debbie Reynolds after possible stroke

UPDATE: Debbie Reynoldsdied Wednesday at age 84. Read more about her lifehere. The actress, whose daughter Carrie Fisher died Tuesday, is reportedly in fair to serious condition. Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Star Treks William Shatner sent out good thoughts for his contemporary. I heard about Debbie Reynolds. Lets pray that its nothing serious, he wrote. Wishing Debbie Reynolds health and recovery, fellowTrekstar George Takei added. My heart goes out to her and her family....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Nathan Horn

Hollywood wanted to whitewashCrazy Rich Asians

In fact, one potential producer had the wrong idea entirely of what would appeal to Kwan. That was their strategy, he remembers. They wanted to change the heroine into a white girl. Sanja Bucko/Warner Bros.; Risling/Toronto Star/Getty Images I was like, Well, youve missed the point completely. I said, No, thank you.' The idea wasnt surprising to Kwan, of course.Hollywood has tended to whitewash Asian roles in the past. You shouldve heard them scream, he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Christine Jordan

Hollywood writers authorize strike

Hollywood just took a big step closer to shutting down due to a writers' strike. The membership of the Writers Guild of America have voted to authorize its leadership to order a walkout. This doesn’t mean that a strikewillhappen, necessarily. Credit: David McNew/Getty Images The current contract expires May 1. This is basically the Hollywood writers' equivalent to being at DEFCON 1. A total of 67.5 percent of eligible members voted, the WGA added, a record-high turnout....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Thomas Woodward

Hollywood writers vote on strike: 6 questions answered

A Hollywood strike might actually happen after all. Here’s what to know. A Hollywood strike might actually happen after all. Credit: Matthew Simmons/WireImage Reports suggest that they will. Studios counter that TV ratings are down, viewers arent watching commercials anymore and movie attendance hasnt been rising. Will therereallybe a strike?Dunno. We keep hearing writers want to avoid a strike. And the studiosdefinitelywant to avoid a strike. And yet, here we are, with a strike vote looming....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Joseph Green

Hollywood's 'game changers' may be in its own backyard

It wasnt easy getting to this point for anyone involved. We were scrambling to beg, borrow, and plead, says Miller. But they made it happen, even as they were faced with less staff and more kids. Credit: Lauren Elisabeth Photography I pictured what I wished I had at 15, and then, I brought it to life. You young men and women are the chosen ones, declaredAmerican Crimealum Richard Cabral in a passionate opening speech....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Samantha Soto

Hollywood's scariest screenwriter teasesItandThe Nun

Its terrifying, but I was more in awe of the writing, he says. It was a coming-of-age story but then you had this terror happening within this town. It was just an awesome experience. Michael Tran/FilmMagic After a year-and-half I felt like a could finally exhale, says Dauberman of his reaction to the news. His opinion is really the only one that matters to me. Its a moment I wont forget....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Amanda Mcmahon

Home Again: Reese Witherspoon explains the state of the modern rom-com

Reese Witherspoon isnt quite sure how to categorize her next big-screen venture. I noticed women were feeling comfortable getting divorced earlier in life, and I wanted to explore that trend. Witherspoon plays Alice, a 40-year-old mother of two who moves home to L.A. after her marriage falls apart. Credit: Karen Ballard/Open Road Films Somehow she finds herself boarding three aspiring filmmaker brothers in her guesthouse. Together the three of them make the perfect man, laughs Meyers-Shyer....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Kaylee Douglas