Simon Pegg and Nick Frost partner with Sony Pictures Television

The film stars Finn Cole, Asa Butterfield, Hermione Corfield, and Michael Sheen alongside Pegg and Frost. The comedy-horror is directed by Crispian Mills from a script he co-wrote with Henry Fitzherbert. Sony Pictures Releasing International has worldwide rights to distribute. Credit: Ian West/Getty Images It has also been announced that Stolen Picture will add Miles Ketley as CEO. Ketley was previously COO at the independent production company Bad Wolf. More than that, we hope to receive free Walkmans and a lifetimes supply of cassettes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Matthew Hall

Simon Pegg: Star Trek Beyond villain utterly mirrors Donald Trump

Was there anything in particular you remember that didnt make it into the final version of the story? Krall is really Balthazar Edison, an officer from the early Federation. How did you guys conceive that backstory, which is so rooted in a lot of ideas about Starfleet? Credit: Paramount Pictures; Alex Wong/Getty Images We wanted to play with the history and take a character from the beginnings of the Federation....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Ryan Baker

Simpsons 600th episode couch gag can be seen in virtual reality

What will the VR experience yield? An extra two minutes and fifteen seconds of bonus material, according toSimpsonsexecutive producer Al Jean. Theres a scene where the Simpsons are in a prison cell. In VR, you might look above them to the ceiling of the cave that theyre in. Below to the floor, over the left and over to right and behind you. You have six different views. Lets say you see Moe and he does something....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Scott Jordan

Simpsons reanimates Rabbi Krustofski, welcomes Natasha Lyonne

Two seasons ago,The Simpsonsdecided that it was time forRabbi Krustofski to meet his maker. Now its time to bring him back to life at least in Krustys head. (About to die? Credit: Fox; Matthew Eisman/Getty Images Dont worry, it is not a like-father-like-son scenario: Krusty does not perish, assures Jean.) Believing a bigger name was on the chopping block, let-down fans voiced some disappointment after seeing the episode. Im hoping fans are even angrier we bring him back, jokes Jean....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Brian Higgins

Simpsons season 28 preview: 600th episode, Homer and Marge sex drought

A secret from Mr. Burns past. A dig at the Donald. A guilt monster thats growing bigger by the minute. Credit: FOX A trip to Boston that might end with Homer in the gutter. (Not that kind.) Here, executive producer Al Jean tosses out some teases for the upcoming action. Its the wholeAdventure Timeopening redone with Simpsons, says Jean. Homer is the dog. Mr. Burns tries to erase the past through song and dance....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · David Peterson

SimpsonsApu controversy: Showrunner says he will try to find 'popular' and 'right' answer

I truly appreciate all responses pro and con,he tweeted on Friday. Will continue to give a shot to find an answer that is popular & more important right. What can you do? She then looks at a picture of Apu adorned with Barts catchphrase, Dont have a cow! Some things will be dealt with at a later date, adds Marge. If it all, chimes in Lisa. Social media lit up with reactions to the scene, including condemnation from Kondabolu,who tweeted: Wow....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Luis Matthews

Simpsonsproducer explains Homer's disturbing self-cannibalism in 'Treehouse of Horror'

The Simpsons annual Halloween extravaganza featured a closing act in its trilogy of terror that disturbed and chilled. Homer slicing off his finger by accident, and then noticing his dismembered digit plumping up on the grill. Hed go crazy on himself. Credit: FOX Were the producers of this long-running animated comedy worried that a self-cannibalism segment was going too far? Ive been worried at every stage that was it was going too far, deadpans Jean....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Robert Mendoza

Simpsonsproducer recalls memorable Tom Petty cameo: 'He did not disappoint —in any way'

After a frustrated Petty asks, You just want mindless, generic rock? Im in shock, Scully tells EW. He was in great form, the band sounded fantastic and he was really funny… There was no glitz to the show. He was genuinely funny, not only onThe Simpsons. He had a recurring role on Garry Shandlings first show, playing Garrys neighbor. He had real comedy chops. It was an easy get, Scully recalls....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Alexander Cooper

SimpsonsstarHank Azaria says he's willing to 'step aside' from Apu in wake of controversy

Hank Azaria is speaking out about the Apu controversy and hes even willing to lose his voice over it. What can you do? Will continue to take a stab at find an answer that is popular & more important right. Apu doesnt speak in that segment. It was a late addition that I saw right around the same time that everybody else in America did. So I didnt know it was going to be in it until I saw it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Deborah Hernandez

Sing movie: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspon, more seen in exclusive photo

(See below for another shot of McConaughey with Buster Moon.) Theres something really wish-fulfilling about it all, Witherspoon tells EW of the project. I think theres something really beautiful about our secret dreams being fulfilled. Credit: Norman Jean Roy I think its resulted in certainly one of the strongest casts that Ive ever worked with. Because I hadnt done it with Matthew. I didnt see Scarlett the whole time. Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Patrick Allen

Sing Streetdirector explains film's fantastical ending

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. The following piece contains spoilers about the end ofSing Street. For Carney, playing with reality and audience expectations was intentional. Credit: Weinstein Company “The idea of the scene is whether this is in his head now or if it’s happening. I didn’t want to answer that. I didn’t want it to become completely confirmed it was a video.” “You fill in the visuals in your head, slightly....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · John Baker

Sing: EW review

After conquering the box office with yellow minions and pets with secret lives, Illumination Entertainment returns with its sweetest andmost charming project yet. Matthew McConaughey breaks out the bubbly charm as Buster Moon, an idealistic koala who launches a singing contest to save his failing theater. With the promise of both cash (which Buster doesnt actually have) and stardom, the competition attracts hopeful singers of every species: Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) voices a soulful gorilla who prefers the stage to his fathers bank-robbing ring; Reese Witherspoon is an overworked pig mother of 25 who dreams of the spotlight; and Scarlett Johansson plays a teenage porcupine desperate to break out of her musician boyfriends shadow....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Amy Ayers

Sir Ian McKellen offers advice to Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway following Oscars mix-up

Sir Ian McKellen is known for playing wise characters (Gandalf, Sherlock Holmes, Cogsworth you get the idea) and as it turns out, the actor is just as wise off screen. Next time, do what I always do when presenting, McKellen advised in a note addressed to the duo formerly known as Bonnie and Clyde. Backstage, before you go on, slyly and gently prise pop fire up envelope and sneak a preview of its contents....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Corey Buchanan