A Discovery of WitchesaddsSherlockandGame of Thronesactors

The fantasy television adaptation released a slew of names in its latest round of casting announcements on Monday morning. Producers made the announcement via the series Instagram page. Scottish actor Greg McHugh will portray Hamish Osborne, daemon and loyal confidante of Matthew Clairmont. Ian Gavan/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Further casting and U.S. broadcasters details are still to come. Penguin Books

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Ernest Torres

A Game of Thrones: Preview the enhanced iBooks edition

Westeros is coming to your fingertips. (The publisher previously worked with iBooks toenhance theHarry Potterseries.) So what exactly is an enhanced edition of the book? (In one chapter, a White Walkers attack comes to sonic life.) Its an amazing next step in the world of books. Check out images of the features including a look at the maps, chapter openers, and annotations below. Enhanced editions of the other books will be available in the coming months....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Monica Gross

A guide to the 2019 Best Original Song Golden Globe nominees

Ahead we break down each track, and unveil our pick to win. Girl in the Movies Dolly Parton This ballad from the country star comes courtesy of NetflixsDumplin. But then director Matthew Heineman came calling. Credit: Clay Enos/Warner Bros.; Kyle Kaplan / Focus Features; KendrickLamarVEVO The movie tells the true story of the late war correspondent Marie Colvin. One of the last things that Marie Colvin is saying [in the film] is Why?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Daniel Anderson

A Head Full of Ghosts author Paul Tremblay shares new story for Halloween

The ‘Disappearance at Devil’s Rock’ novelist also announces three-book deal with HarperCollins. Paul Tremblay has a story that will creep up on you … Publication has been set for summer of 2018. I wrote the short story Growing Things back in 2009, Tremblay tells EW. Yes, I was creeped out by weeds…(I do need help). Heres a selection from the short story. Muttering to himself, he shares his secrets with the weather beaten door....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Robert Miller

A long, cheerful Oscars celebrated new generations: EW review

What fun we had atthis years Oscars! Theyre just likethe Orgasmatron inBarbarella! Easiest to complain, I guess, about the montages. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images The major acting awards were introduced with extended clips cutting together past winners. (Hi, Uncle [Name Redacted]!) My controversial opinion, I guess, is that the Oscars should always be long. And that 90 Year celebration featured unexpected, goofily profound synchronicities for the cinephiles at home. The shows producers Jennifer Todd and Michael De Luca were also at the helm of the 2017 show....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Kristin Silva

A Monster Calls reviews from TIFF: J.A. Bayona movie is a tearjerker

The film, directed by J.A. This tragic time is made more unbearable by the bullies he faces every day at school. Toby Kebbell (Fantastic Four) also features as Conors distant father. Credit: Quim Vives​ Steve Pond (The Wrap) J.A. Eric Kohn (IndieWire) J.A. Adam Chitwood (Collider) Plenty of bad movies can illicit tears with just the right music cue. In this grief drama with a touch of fantasy (thinkPans Labyrinth), director J....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Michael Schmidt

A Monster Calls: Felicity Jones, Liam Neeson seen in exclusive video

Its a message that feels equally powerful to director J.A. We all have tales to tell. You come away feeling inspired by the story and it really stays with you, she says. Cancer and bullying are such big themes they can handle a film all on their own, says Bayona. you’re gonna wanna be careful. Ultimately the message of this film is more about how we cope with the truth....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Ashley Guzman

A Monster Calls: Liam Neeson's tree creature looms in exclusive new photo

‘And we need to brave enough to tell them about it.’ After making the soulful horror filmThe Orphanageand the frenetic disaster filmThe Impossible, Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona chose to turn his attention to the difficult-to-defineA Monster Calls. Credit: Travis Topa for Focus Features ThinkPans LabyrinthmeetsThe Neverending Story. This story doesnt deal with cancer and bullies in a sentimental way, says Bayona. It deals more with rage and self-blame. Its not an easy movie....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Melvin Price

A possible solution to #OscarsSoWhite still needs funding

The cause is we dont have a pipeline. We have a socioeconomic drawbridge. Im determined to change the output by changing the input and at the same time change kids lives. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images (2) Viola Davis JuVee Production Company gave the organization a shout out recently. She did not receive her second round of funding. Fifty percent of our kids couldnt come to our program if we didnt provide transportation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Ernest Russell

A salute toKingsman 2actor Bruce Greenwood's term as president

All the presidents' man Bruce Greenwoodhas a lot more experience playing POTUS than most actors. (In other words, thats thespoiler warningfor those who havent seenThe Golden Circle.) So, heres to you, Mr. President. Credit: Everett Collection; Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic; Everett Collection May he have a long reign as the leader of the free world on screen. This POTUS wasnt playing ball. You make a run at avoid the cliche, he toldThe Washington Post....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Connie Herrera

A Series of Unfortunate Eventsdoesn't shy away from dark moments

It is dark and campy and weird and fun and funny, agrees Toure. Neil Patrick Harris is very strong. However, he wasnt so enamored with how similar the Netflix series is to the 2004 movie adaptation. It was so close to the movie; its scary, he says. I dont need you to replicate the movie … This Lemony Snicket idea could go in so many different directions, right? Shaw only partially agrees....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Dawn Torres

A Series of Unfortunate Eventsfinale recap: 'The Miserable Mill'

Tragedy strikes again in the Netflix drama’s season finale, because there are no happy endings here. Finally, something new! And, does a good job at it, too. Credit: Joe Lederer / Netflix As presented in the episode, Sir isnt any better than Count Olaf. Its another time in which the orphans fall victim to the greediness of the world. Violet wants to stay to find out more about the story, but Klaus is eager to leave....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Daniel Collier

A Series of Unfortunate Eventsrecap: 'The Bad Beginning'

Its here that we meet our narrator: Patrick Warburton as the impeccably dressed and dreadfully depressed Lemony Snicket. But lets meet the Baudelaires. The Baudelaire children are now the Baudelaire orphans, and they have absolutely nowhere to go. Credit: Joe Lederer / Netflix (She even has a massive library in her house, so you know shes cool.) Count Olaf, and hes as terrifying as the eye tattoo on his ankle....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Diane Leon