This Week's Cover: Thor gets a makeover inRagnarokfirst look

The Norse God gets a haircut and a much funnier tone in his next big Marvel adventure. Sometimes even superheroes need makeovers. And lets face it: Thors hair was always a little too Nelson-circa-1990. Marvel Studios It felt like a rebirth for me as the actor but also as the character. Marvels third solo outing for Thor is a fresh start in more than just follicular ways. No one cares what prince or king Thor may have been in another world....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Andrew Coleman

This Week's Must List: Gaga, Hillary, and the Return of Samus

Better Things Louiebreakout Pamela Adlon returns for another season of adventures in single motherhood. It’s very real and real funny. (Airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. You’re going to need some new light fixtures. Illustration by Mike Tofanelli for EW So what should you expect? In this heartbreaking memoir, Ausiello recounts Kit’s experience and how it brought them closer. (begins streaming Sept. 16 on HBO Go) Farrar, Straus and Giroux (From left) Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Dave Grohl, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, and Chris Shiflett....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · April Gibson

This Week's Must List:Champions, Cardi B, andJane the Virgin

Its a debut thriller thats just delicious. Ten months after Bodak Yellow, this no-holds-barred record proves Cardi B is here for good. in true bawse fashion. Illustration by Laura Lannes for EW Come for Tiffany Haddish smoking a cigar, stay for Tracee Ellis Ross dancing through a field. Neon Kevin Mazur/WireImage St. Martin’s Press Atlantic Records Rafy/Syfy Sife Eddine El Amine / Bleecker Street PAUL SARKIS/THE CW Houghton Mifflin Harcourt...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Samuel Pacheco

This Week's Must List:Stronger,The Good Place, and Fergie

If you’re not caught up on the finale, get to Netflix, fast! (Airs Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. It’s a friendly reminder of how America can be at its best. Laura Lannes for EW Get into the groove specifically the groove in your DVD player’s disc tray. Stone’s take on King and her confrontation with her own sexuality are especially poignant. You’ll want to cheer but like contain your excitement to polite claps....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Michelle Campbell

Thor: Ragnarok: Meet Cate Blanchett's Hela, the franchise's first female villain

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Quips the actress, I think thats where you put the period in the sentence, right? She arrives with a lot of baggage. Credit: Jasin Boland Shes a little bit cross. Ive seen so many of the Marvel franchises, particularly being the mother of four. They tend to be the only pop in of film particularly having young boys. Obviously they wanted to do something fresh and different, which is always exciting....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Steven Wang

Thor: Ragnarokactress Tessa Thompson talks redefining Valkyrie

You should cast people because theyre talented. [With Valkyrie] I wanted to confirm we werent making a female character that was boring and pretty. Ultimately I thought Tessa was the best person we found. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Describe this Valkyrie a bit. Shes from Asgard.TESSA THOMPSON:She is originally. She finds Thor and brings Thor to the Grandmaster thinking he might be of interest. The rest is a secret. What was the training like for this?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Dr. Chelsea Stewart

Thor: Ragnarokdirector wishes Freddie Mercury could have scored the film

Thor: Ragnarokis not your standard installment for the Avenger and God of Thunder. For one, our hero loses his trusty hammer and his long locks. Two, it showcases a looser, brighter tone the second film was calledThe Dark World, after all. Marvel Studios Director Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople) drew inspiration from famous illustrator Jack Kirbys work. I loved the kind of cosmic trippy vibe of the Thor comics, explains Waititi....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Tracy Lee

Thor: Ragnarokelectrifies box office with $121 million opening weekend

2($146.5 million), andIt($123.4 million). Amazon and Lionsgate released the film starring Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, and Laurence Fishburne to solid reviews. According to ComScore, overall box office is down 4.8 percent year-to-date. Film Frame/Marvel Studios Check out the Nov. 3-5 figures below. Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/STX

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Megan Wilson

Thor: RagnarokFunko figures reveal another villain

Meet the fire demon Surtur. Thanks tothe new line of Funko Pop! He even played a part in theRagnarokcomic book arc, from which the film takes inspiration. Funko Pop! In the first scene fromtheThor: Ragnaroktrailer, Thor dangles from a long chain above a fiery pit. Perhaps this is where Surtur encounters the viking Avenger. Funko also revealed toys for Mystery Minis, plushies, Pop! Funko Pop! keychains, and Dorbz. Thor: Ragnarokwill be released in theaters on Nov....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Lauren Jones

Thor: RagnarokUnleashes 8 Apocalyptic Posters

Ready for the end of the world? Chris Hemsworth as Thor Thor is ready to Ragna-rock the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Idris Elba as Heimdall Another mainstay of the Thor films, Elba returns as the all-seeing Heimdall. Marvel Studios Let’s hope he can turn things around. But the lax governing of Asgard leads to the reemergence of Hela, which causes problems. “That fight was so much fun. Marvel Studios So much fun,” Thompson said of the “punchy” choreography totheir skirmish....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Dana Campbell

Thor: Ragnarokvoted most anticipated fall movie in Fandango survey

A Bad Moms Christmastopped the most anticipated comedy list, whilePixars Cocois the most anticipated family movie. See the full lists below. Most Anticipated Fall Movies:1.Thor: Ragnarok2.Justice League3.Blade Runner 20494.Kingsman: The Golden Circle5.It Most Anticipated Actor:1. Marvel Chris Hemsworth (Thor: Ragnarok)2. Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049)3. Idris Elba (Mollys Game,Thor: Ragnarok,The Mountain Between Us)4. Channing Tatum (Kingsman: The Golden Circle)5. Ben Affleck (Justice League) Most Anticipated Actress:1. Gal Gadot (Justice League)2....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Christopher Young

Three decades of sexy: Scott Bakula takes a quantum leap through his career

“People asked, ‘Why are you leaving New York? You got a Tony nomination!'” But we were all having a blast." Christopher Polk/CBS via Getty Images “The show was so smart. And I loved that there was a live audience; it felt natural to me,” he says. “The cast was so gracious when I joined their company, and Candice set that tone.” Everett Collection In fact, he has hopes of reuniting with Bergen on the upcoming revival of the series....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Brandon Lawrence

Thunderhead: Read an excerpt from Neal Shusterman's anticipatedScythesequel

Read on to see whats in store. Excerpt from Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman Lullaby Peach velvet with embroidered baby-blue trim. Honorable Scythe Brahms loved his robe. Credit: Vallery Jean/FilmMagic His routine was always the same, though methods varied. And then he would end the subjects life. In a perfect world shouldnt we all enjoy what we do? Simon & Schuster It was a sentiment gaining traction in more and more regional Scythedoms....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Brooke Scott