Comic-Con 2016: MacGyver hopes to book Richard Dean Anderson

The old MacGyver may meet the new on CBS titular new series. Were hoping to get him on the show, Lenkov said. Were really all into this. Credit: Ron P. Jaffe/CBS It really started with [executive producer] James [Wans] passion for the original show. Were hoping to have him come on the show and be a part of this new incarnation as well. Were reaching out to him. Were hoping it happens....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Mary Fitzgerald

Comic-Con 2016: Oliver Stone says every studio turned down Snowden

I didnt want to do this at the beginning, he said. You get beat up, current [event movies] get you killed. Protagonists often turn on you, especially in rock movies. Credit: Open Road Films Hes going through a painful, personal story, said Stone. He was only 29 when he did this enormous thing. And in our two years together, hes never wilted in the face of opposition. Rather, Gordon-Levitt found Snowden to be humble and polite....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Laurie Green

Comic-Con 2016: Riverdale pilot things to know

Theres more toRiverdalethan meets the eye. Here are 5 things to know about the pilot. (Warning: Spoilers follow!) Credit: Veronica Fish Archie is turning heads Summer before sophomore year does wonders for the red-haired hero. To paraphrase Kevin Kellers (Casey Cott) exclamation while staring into Archies (K.J. Apa) window: He got hot. The executive producers themselves also added in thePretty Little Liarscomp. Theres a school rally that plays music akin toFriday Night Lights....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Craig Peterson

Comic-Con 2016: The Strain panel teases shortened season

We wanted to increase the narrative velocity of the show, Cuse explained. Were past the point where were worried about, Are the strigois real? Are people in denial?… Credit: Michael Gibson/FX Theres a problem, it has to be solved, the fate of New York City is at stake. Ten episodes would make the show kickass all the time, he added. This season is really an all-out battle for the soul of New York....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Christopher Estrada

Comic-Con 2016: Warner Bros. previews Justice League, Wonder Woman, more

Its like taking on a great play. Its been reinvented so many times, its terrifying but its exciting, Affleck said. She was moved after seeing the trailer. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Im out of control. Im dancing samba from within, Gadot said. Diana Prince is a newbie to the world of men and had great humanity, he said. Steve Trevor lives in the heart of darkness of men. Between the hopeful and the hopeless state they learn about each other....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Daniel Collins

Comic-Con Must List: The 10 things we're most excited about at Comic-Con 2019

Below, EW has picked out the top 10 things were most excited about at this years con. In a series that often explores the future, the filmmakers looked to the past. I wanted to see how events have changed her and sent her forward. John P. Johnson/HBO; Kerry Brown/Skydance Productions/Paramount Pictures; James Dimmock/CBS Derek Lawrence 2.Pennyworth What kind of life prepares you to be Batmans butler? For the series protagonist Vale, one of the first steps is coming to terms with his own popularity....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Kimberly Williams

Comic-Con's 'Chuck' panel: his mom, new Buy More boss, and Jeffster on the lam

Are we happy with this? asked co-creator Josh Schwartz. Guest star Olivia Munn will play Greta, a new Buy More exec, in the season premiere. The search for Mom will be a big part of season four, said Schwartz. Weve also learned about putting people between Chuck and Sarah. So rest assured they will remain a couple. The panel commenced with a video of Jeffster performing Ladys Gagas Bad Romance....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Alicia Alvarado

Comic-Con: Legends of Tomorrow announces Justice Society cast, Legion of Doom

Even the heroes have heroes, executive producer Phil Klemmer said. For us, the JSA is like the golden age generation of superheroes. For our team, its like a bunch of modern people meeting that greatest generation. Credit: Dean Buscher/The CW Being huge fans of theChallenge of the Superfriends, weve come to call this group our Legion of Doom. Well also apparently meet a number of new flames for Sara Lance (Caity Lotz)....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Debra Brooks

Coming 2 Americais a fun trip back in time: Review

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall revive their Coming to America characters for this lovingly made exercise in nostalgia. (“Sexual chocolate!") (That’s all the more impressive given its predominantly Black cast,a true rarityfor the time.) Wesley Snipes in ‘Coming 2 America’.Quantrell D. Colbert/Amazon Studios Naturally, this makes the prospect of a sequel especially after 33 years! all the more worrisome. But Akeem never stepped out on Lisa MacDowell! That’s not canon!There, there, reader,Coming 2 Americahears your concerns....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Lori Lynch

Coming to Americasequel director thinks 'America needs Akeem and Semmi right now'

Every day we realize the legacy that we are playing with, Brewer tells EW. It is both a joy and incredibly daunting. And I could see everybody in the backs eyes getting big and pointing down to both of them. Everett Collection I dont want to sound too outrageous, but I think America needs Akeem and Semmi right now. [Laughs] I hope you know thats sincere from me, thats how I feel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Gregory Chung

Common knows he can't replace Mohan onNever Have I Everand he's not trying: ​'I loved Hot Dad!

The rapper-actor tells EW he was a fan of the show before joining the season 2 cast. “It makes you feel good. I needed that in my life, and I need it now in my life.” Common as Dr. Chris Jackson in ‘Never Have I Ever’.ISABELLA B. VOSMIKOVA/NETFLIX Warning: This post contains spoilers aboutNever Have I Everseason 2. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You were a fan ofNever Have I Everbefore joining the cast, correct?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Megan Bowen

Community recap: Expulsion of the Greendale Seven

The Greendale Seven are expelled from community college. May God have mercy on their souls. Course Listing Unavailable began with the reading of Star-Burns will. Credit: Justin Lubin/NBC Actually,heread it to us himself via a grainy, self-produced video. Sadly, it was the latter. Death is hard to deal with, we all know, and Star-Burns passing particularly affected Troy. The study group was understandably depressed. Something really serious had happened, and Annie suggested that they had to face it head-on....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Jamie Gilbert

Community season finale recap: The Finale to End all Finales

The Community multiverse fractures as Evil Abed escapes the darkest timeline. Living in the brightest timeline? Us, for watching this genius finale. The philosopher Steve Martin once said, Talking about music is like dancing about architecture. Basically, that its almost an impossible task to fully translate the brilliance of one art form into another. Well, at this point I feel the same when it comes to writing aboutCommunity. It seems a fools errand even to try....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Jennifer Taylor