James Gunn to write and directGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

‘I can’t fricking wait’ James Gunn will write and directGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the director announced Monday. So, yes, Im returning to write and directGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which is released May 5. you could read Gunns full statement below. and, What was it like working with Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone? 3, and are you going to direct? I needed to do it because it was what I needed to do....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Lonnie Dixon

James Gunn, John Carpenter pay tribute to Tobe Hooper

Just woken up to news that my friend Tobe Hooper has passed away. A great director, yes, but also the kindest, sweetest man. I am so sad, Gunn wrote. Credit: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic; Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images Very few people were as generous, kind and encouraging as Tobe Hooper. I will miss him deeply and feel lucky for the time I had with him, added Roth. Tobe Hooper directedThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a seminal work in horror cinema....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Christopher Bennett

James Mercer's new frontier: How the Shins made their boldest album yet

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Heartwormsis the Shins fifth album and the first to be released in five years. I especially like the college-ruled ones. Then it evolves from those blank pages. Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Theres everything from journal entries from when I was on tour to stickers that people give me. Each one is this little collection from that era. [Laughs] But I wanted something that felt like that. Heartworms came to mind, and I remembered this band called Heartworms and how much I loved that name....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Adam Powell

James Patterson premieres excerpt and cover of new dystopian YA novel,Crazy House

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ahead of its release, EW is excited to premiere the cover and an excerpt fromthe new book. Suddenly, Becca is thrown into prison, forced to fight her fellow inmates for survival. The novel was written with Gabrielle Charbonnet. Theres been no trial. There are no charges. Actually, thats about all I can say until Ive had that first cup. Right on time, 5:45 a....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Robert Santiago

James Taylor cancels Philippines concert over violent drug war

James Taylor will not perform in Manila next year, canceling his planned Philippines show because of the countrys violent anti-drug crusade. I dont think of my music as being particularly political but sometimes one is called upon to make a political stand,Taylor wrote in a statement on his website. The scourge of addiction is a worldwide problem and does serious harm, not only to the addict but to our society....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Wendy House

James Wan explains that huge tidal wave inAquamantrailer

There aresomany pictures of Aquaman and a huge wave! So whats going on here? Wan gave some clues. Warner Bros. Pictures/© DC Comics Orm wants to declare war on the surface world for polluting the Seven Seas. And if you think that tidbit reveals a major bit of plot, Wan assures it doesnt, really. In fact, theres a lot more you havent seen. The trailer and images dont really do it justice, Wan says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Omar Cole

James Wan gives update onThe Conjuring 3

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ive actually been shooting alotof water this week, Wan replied. BetweenAquamanand 2015sFurious 7, Wan is something of an old hand at overseeing entries in established film series. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images I love Corin, laughs Wan. That guy is amazing. Corin is such a monster movie-nut and I just love the guys passion. All these up-and-coming filmmakers remind me of what I was when I started withSaw....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Wayne Clayton

James Woods stole Patton Oswalt's shoe at the Writers Guild Awards

Patton Oswalts jokes about President Donald Trump at the Writers Guild Awards Sunday night cost him a shoe. But Oswalt said he wasnt going to be too hard on the current administration. Donald Trump, I want to be very careful about making jokes about. That would be amazing, said Oswalt. Thats when theconservative actorstood up in the front of the theater. Oswalt told him to sit down, but that didnt work....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Mark Williams

Jami Attenberg explains the cover for her new novel, 'All Grown Up'

But when Andreas niece is born with health troubles, her priorities begin to shift. Is the image too feminine or whimsical or stereotypical? It felt very fresh and modern and cool and urban, and not overtly feminine but obviously female. Credit: Zack Smith Photography Plus the font is stylish as hell. And I just love that Empire State Building its everything to me.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Cynthia Murphy

Jamie Foxx compares new Robin Hood film toZero Dark Thirty

Its crazy, Foxx says. Edgar Wright, fing amazing. That motherfer killed that sh. Credit: Earl Gibson/Getty Images Watch theBaby Drivertrailer below. A little further down the road is Otto BathurstsRobin Hood, currently slated for a 2018 release from Lionsgate. Its different, Foxx says about the new version of the classic legend. It was directed by Otto Bathurst, who shotPeaky Blinders. The way they shot it was crazy, it looks like youre watchingZero Dark Thirty....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Sherry Wallace

Jamie Foxx explains the difficulty of being a game show host

To make things even more entertaining, the show is hosted by Jamie Foxx. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Whats your hosting style like?JAMIE FOXX: Different. This is gonna be a chapter in my book: The Game Show. Theres a way that you have to do it, and certain things you cant get away from. But if you dont have it down, were all gonna be sunk. Theres certain regulations you have, Standards and Practices, you cant mislead the audience....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Laura Orr

Jane Austen gets her own banknote in England — with an ironic twist

It will be released into circulation in the U.K. on Sept. 14. Austens novels have a universal appeal and speak as powerfully today as they did when they were first published. Austen, known for her satirical wit, would likely appreciate the irony of the quote selection. Simon Dawson/Bloomberg/ Getty Images She wrote often of women undone by their finances and the romantic prospect of economically sound matches. Her appearance on the note has not been met without controversy, however....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin MD

Jane Fonda addresses Megyn Kelly's awkward plastic surgery questions

We really want to talk about that right now? Fonda replied, instantlymaking headlines. Later the same day, Fonda and Redford sat downwithET Canadas Sangita Patelwho asked them about the awkward moment. Credit: David Livingston/Getty Images Fonda explained her response and her determination to move on to discussing the film they were promoting. I have and Ive talked about it. But it just seemed like the wrong time and place to raise that question....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Bryan Gallagher