What it's like to reinvent Michael Myers, from the guy who did it in theHalloweenreboot

Aug. 31, 2007 saw the release ofHalloween, Rob Zombies remake of John Carpenters original 1978 horror classic. Time has just flown, you know. The funny thing is, I got married that same weekend and its my 10th anniversary coming up. Everett Collection Congratulations!Well, thank you. [Laughs] No, no, its all good! And Im like, Alright! Tell me about the shoot.The shoot was fantastic. I got to work with a lot of great people....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Christopher Vasquez

What it's really like at theHarry Potter-themed pasta restaurant

Studio Tour in London and thewine dinnerthat happened in Chicago). We decided Pasta Wiz, its like a wizard magical place, so weve made it Harry Potter-style. We decorated in a Harry Potter-style, Alex Dimitrov, the Pasta Wiz owner, told Gothamist. Credit: Everett Collection The magic is making the pasta so fast, and so good. But just how magical is the establishment? But, hey, theres a Sorting Hat by the juice bar....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Kenneth Atkinson

What kind of food do people order during TGIT?

Those who tune in to ABC on Thursday nights, a.k.a. See the full rankings below. Most popular dishes on TGIT nights during Fall 2016 (9/22, 9/29 and 10/6): 1. Credit: ABC/Mitch Haaseth Shio ramen 73% more likely to be ordered on TGIT vs. other days of the week 2. Chicken vegetable soup 69% 3. Sopa de tortilla 62% 4. Turkey bacon sandwich 58% 5. Matzo ball soup 57% 6. Vegetable ramen 56%...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Gregory Lopez

What made Olivia Newton-John 'horrified' about 'Physical'

A version of this story originally appears in Entertainment Weekly’s Untold Stories issue. Olivia Newton-John dominated the Hot 100 for 10 straight weeks with her 1981 smash “Physical.” How did it make its way to you? Credit: Everett Collection I wasn’t actually aware at the time that it was written for [Rod Stewart]. I must talk with him about it one day. Like, did he ever hear it? Did you have second thoughts before releasing it?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Mr. Thomas Jacobson

What mistakenly being named an Oscar winner feels like

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Host Will Rogers announced the winner with a simple declaration: Come up and get it, Frank! The spotlight searched around trying to find me. That walk back through applauding V.I.P.s yelling Sit down! Down in the front! as I obstructed their view was the longest, saddest, most shattering walk in my life. I wished I could have crawled under the rug like a miserable worm....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Andrea Dixon

What more is there to say aboutThe Princess Bride?

So… what more is there to say aboutThe Princess Bride? Nothing, that’s what. It’s all been said. Everett Collection Rob Reiner’s adaptationofWilliam Goldman’s novelis one of the mostquotablemovies ofall time,obviously. This is aknown fact. It has been provenagainandagainandagain. (Seriously, ofall time.) But we all know this. There is no need to go over it. But no, yo, tell me about that time you dressed as Inigo Montoya for Halloween one year....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Stephanie Smith PhD

What Rihanna's 'Wild Thoughts' means for women on the Hot 100

Industry insiders discuss this summer’s unprecedented male dominance on the charts. DJ Khaleds sultry jam Wild Thoughts, featuring Rihanna,debuted at No. 4 on Billboards Hot 100this week. Credit: DJKhaled/VEVO 3 slot on the April 8 edition of the list. That 12-week drought of female artists in the top five was the longest of its kind since 1972. But the trend is more widespread. In seven of those years, women occupied the charts top slot....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Tammy Patel

What the James Bond movies can learn from theGoldenEyevideo game

The seminal first-person shooter stands as one of 007’s most memorable outings. It’s been 20 years since the release ofGoldenEye 007on the Nintendo 64. No James Bond video game has ever been better, not even close. ‘Goldeneye 007’; Daniel Craig as James Bond.Nintendo; Stephen Vaughan Has any James Bondmoviebeen better since then? A question worth pondering, even if any answer is intangible. Ridiculous, maybe, to compare the franchise across the media....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Cameron Parks

What time are the Golden Globes? And other burning questions answered!

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. This weekend brings the Golden Globes, which will officially kick awards season into high gear. Want to get 2017 off to a star-studded start but unsure when or how to catch all the action? Credit: NBCUniversal For red carpet fashion fans, live coverage of the carpet will begin airing two hours prior. Lets make the Globes Gold again! So maybe expect a bit of political humor....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Brian Griffith

What time are the MTV Movie & TV Awards? And other burning questions answered!

Because the MTV Movie & TV Awards are coming right up! But dont be overwhelmed! Weve got answers to all of your burning questions about the revamped show right here. Credit: MTV What time are the MTV Movie & TV Awards? Whos hosting? WorkaholicsandPitch PerfectstarAdam DeVinewill assume hosting duties for the first time. Thats the only way. Best of luck to him! Whos presenting? Whos performing? MTV has promised three big performances over the course of the show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Natalie Robbins

What time is the White House Correspondents' Dinner? And other burning questions answered!

American politics are utter chaos right now! When is the White House Correspondents Dinner, and how can I watch it? The event will stream live on C-SPAN beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for The Natural Resources Defense Council Who is delivering the keynote? Who will be there? But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any stars in attendance. Wouldn’t that be tremendous? Why wont Trump be there?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Mary Silva

What to expect from the Untold Stories issue of EW: An editor's FAQ

This is my favorite issue that EW has published during my tenure. I hope youll agree. Im a hugeBuffy the Vampire Slayerfan!Thats not a question, but Ill answer it anyway! Henry Goldblatt Aside from the cover youve now seen, we also printed extremely limited quantities of three collectors covers. If you want to buy one,click here. I dont want to buy anything, but Id love to see more free stuff....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Kari Price

What to know about inauguration weekend: See a full schedule

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, Lee Greenwood, and Tim Rushlow & His Big Band will perform. Actor Jon Voight will also be there, and Trump himself is scheduled to make an appearance. Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images The concert will likely be covered by major news channels likeCBSandNBCand will be live streamedvia the Inauguration website. The biggest national protest is the Womens March on Washington....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Michael Olsen