Pet SemataryEaster eggs: A guide to the movie's Stephen King references

Listen and watch closely, and youll spot a few shout-outs to Kings other novels. Lets explore below to avoid spoiling for those still waiting to see the movie. There was a big old St. Bernard went rabid downstate a few years ago and killed four people. Credit: Kerry Hayes/Paramount Pictures That was a hell of a thing. Dog hadnt had his shots. If those fool people had seen that dog had had his shots, it never would have happened....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Donald Brewer

PETA urgesPirates 5producer to drop animal actors after alleged abuse

“We’ve written to you multiple times regarding the issues inherent in using capuchin monkeys for the film. The filmwent on to make $193 million at the worldwide box officeon a $22 million budget.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 33 words · Tiffany Moore

Peter Berg reveals the plot of theFriday Night Lightsmovie that's still not happening

A ‘FNL’ movie has been a topic of discussion for years. Although the project seems to have died, executive producer Peter Berg recently revealed what the script was about. Katims had even started working on a script. Credit: Bill Records/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank And yet, nearly six years after the shows finale, hope for anFNLmovie has subsided. Leach wasfired from Texas Tech in 2009for the poor treatment of a player with a concussion....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Patty Anderson

Peter Capaldi talks Doctor Who Christmas episode

Quite often withDoctor Who, you mash up two genres, says Moffat. Here, youve got the the magic and madness ofDoctor Whomeets the absolute silliness of superheroes. I think Stevens managed to invoke an old Christopher ReeveSupermanmovie, says Capaldi. Hes sort of made one of those. Thats what it is. Its a Christmas special you want to see again and again, I think. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The Return of Doctor Mysterio also stars Justin Chatwin fromShameless....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Carlos Garcia

Peter Rabbit movie casts James Corden, Daisy Ridley, Rose Byrne

Its official: Peter Rabbit is hopping from books to the big screen. The Australian studio Animal Logic, best known for its work onThe LEGO Movie, is handling the animation. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Potters birth. Credit: Walter McBride/WireImage; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; Ben Gabbe/Getty Images I am delighted to be teaming up with Frederick Warne, Gluck said in a statement. Their expertise and stewardship is absolutely critical to making a film that honors the legacy of Beatrix Potter....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Andrew Baker

Peter Weller explains how he 'bullsh--ted' his way intoRoboCop

How did Weller land role? In a rare interview about the film, Weller explains just that. I said, Ive seen everyone one of Paul Verhoevens movies.Soldier of Orange.Spetters.The Fourth Man. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images I think hes one of the most insightful, gifted filmmakers. I said, Its going to be more than about robots. Rick laughed and said, Well, I dont know. Im reading it, and it looks like a robot movie....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Jacob Valdez

Phantasm: Ravager: The Tall Man is back in exclusive trailer

Certainly, it has no shortage of balls. Its a swan song to the series, Coscarelli says. Theres some new iterations of those brain-shucking spheres and a lot of good stuff that the fans will enjoy. It ties up a lot of the storylines and answers some questions that fans have had. Phantasm: Ravageris directed by David Hartman, co-written by Hartman and Coscarelli, and executive-produced by Brad Baruh. The filmwill premiere Sept....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Deborah Morris

Phantasm: Remastered trailer: Evil breaks free

When I was a kid, the trailer for the 1979 horror filmPhantasm and, in particular, the sight of the films flying, brain-drilling spheres utterly terrified me whenever it appeared on TV (which seemed to be every blasted two minutes). Now, writer-director Don Coscarellis terror classic has been gifted a new, J.J. Abrams-overseen 4K restoration, a new name (Phantasm: Remastered),anda new promo clip to (hopefully) once again terrorize the young and impressionable....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Amy Rich

Pharrell collaborator Kim Burrell addresses homophobic remarks

“I never said LGBT” in the sermon, Burrellsaid in the first video. That never came out of my mouth. Burrell came under criticism this week after a video emerged of herpreaching against homosexuality. Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images It has come into our church and it has embarrassed the kingdom of God." Heposted a statementthat said, “I condemn hate speech of any kind. There is no room in this world of any kind of prejudice....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Diana Riley

Phil Collins announces comeback tour in 2017

The legendary singer announced the trek Monday, revealing nine dates in Europe in June 2017. The tour will end in Paris with two nights at Accor Hotels Arena. Collins announced hisretirement from musicback in 2011, but toldRolling StoneIm no longer officially retired in October 2015. Credit: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images Since then hes announced an autobiography,Not Dead Yet(out Oct. 25. People ask me, When are you going to make another record?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Arthur Williams

Phil Rosenthal & Norman Lear talk friendship at ATX

What happens when you put two of the biggest names in television production together? They become best friends, of course. I owe it all to Norman Lear. Like any time-tested pair, however, Lear and Rosenthal recall the situation differently. I said, When we have lunch, what if Carl came with us? But you did, you fin did, Lear joked. If were going to have to fight about it, well fight about it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Julie Russell

Philip Roth mourned by writing community

David Simon, the creator ofThe Wire, recalled on Twitter a recent encounter with the Pulitzer Prize-winner. What a marvelous, rigorous mind. Screenwriter Michael Green (Logan,Blade Runner 2049) tweeted, We all wanted to be Philip Roth. Credit: Richard Drew/AP/REX/Shutterstock None of us came close. Eighty-five years is a good long life but I still gasped at seeing this news. Actor Michael McKean (Better Call Saul) has also paid tribute to Roth, writing RIP Philip Roth....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Michelle Arnold

Phoenix discuss their second 'SNL' visit: 'We're looking forward to the final hug'

Your favorite French indie-rock band is set to make its secondSaturday Night Liveappearance. As they say in French,hourra! Funny story, though they definitely didnt want to do it. Credit: Matthew Salacuse for EW EW: So on your last trip toSNL, you got to play three songs, which rarely happens. Howd that come about? Thomas: Actually, we didnt want to! Laurent: We didnt have enough equipment to play more songs. Christian: They asked us one hour before the show....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Kelly Trevino