CNN — Same old basement, same old Formans but a brand new decade. Netflix unveiled the first-look teaser for “That ’90s Show” on Tuesday, the sequel series to hit late ‘90s/early aughts sitcom “That ‘70s Show.” The new series brings back alums Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp as Red …
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Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN
CNN — Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the …
Read More »Finding a star for ‘Wednesday’ who embodies ‘Family’ values with her own kooky twist | CNN
CNN — There was a lot riding on the casting choice for the titular character of the new Netfilx series “Wednesday.” In addition to someone who could pull off creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, the role of raven-haired, pigtail-braided Wednesday Addams needed to go to a young actress who could …
Read More »‘Glass Onion’ sharpens the ‘Knives Out’ formula in a polished Netflix sequel | CNN
CNN — Rising to the challenge of matching its successful predecessor, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” maintains the razor-sharp formula, with a setup that feels even more conspicuously like an Agatha Christie homage before an extremely clever series of twists kick in. Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid …
Read More »‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu pushes back on Quentin Tarantino’s anti-Marvel comments | CNN
CNN — Quentin Tarantino has made it clear that Marvel movies are not his cup of tea, but actor Simu Liu has kindly reminded the director that the films and the studio behind them have provided underrepresented communities a chance to be seen on the big screen unlike ever before. …
Read More »Hulu’s ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ looks a little under-dressed for success | CNN
CNN — Hulu has carved out an impressive niche of salacious fact-based limited series, including several with a true-crime hook. “Welcome to Chippendales” checks off those boxes, but in a less-appealing package that’s surprisingly lifeless, and even with its trashy selling points looks under-dressed for success. The story begins with …
Read More »In ‘Wednesday,’ Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap | CNN
CNN — Although the main character’s name was inspired by the poetic line “Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” “Wednesday” is generally a delight, thanks almost entirely to Jenna Ortega. Having outgrown her Disney Channel days, Ortega makes the Addams Family’s now-high-school-age daughter the coolest humorless goth sociopath you’ll ever …
Read More »Tosca Musk, Elon’s sister, has a business venture of her own — and it’s all about romance and female sexuality | CNN
Atlanta, Georgia CNN — Tosca Musk strides onto the red carpet at a Regal Cinemas, statuesque in a white pant suit and glistening burgundy silk top. A hush comes over a group gathered outside the theater’s doors. Some whip out cell phones and start recording her every move. It’s a …
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