Screenwriter Michael Waldron revealed his real-life inspirations for the Sorcerer Supreme in his next film. “I gravitated toward [travel documentarian and chef]Anthony Bourdain,” WaldrontoldVanity Fairin a new interview. “Strange is an elitist as a neurosurgeon and a sorcerer. Anthony Bourdain, Doctor Strange, Harrison Ford.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Marvel Studios; Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage Anthony Bourdain was a man of the people, but there was that intense intellect. You always felt like he could eviscerate anybody with his words at any time....

Before that, she had just finished filmingAutumn de Wilde’sEmma, with only one day off in between. Needless to say, she was a bit worn out. I was so relieved. PHIL BRAY/NETFLIX She instantly switched gears, and she could do that on set all the time. She’s a real pro." And maybe five minutes into the walk, I started running, and I do not run. NETFLIX I was bursting with ideas, and passion, and excitement, and I just ran into the restaurant....

The Voiceis going Grande! When the NBC singing competition returns for season 21, it will have a new coach inAriana Grande. “She relevant right in this moment in a unique way.” Ariana Grande on ‘The Voice’.Trae Patton/NBC Morrissey credits Grande’s strength as a coach to her experience and ability as an artist. “[Grande] is highly technical and trained,” she says. Grande’s fellow coaches warn that there will be some surprising song choices fromThe Voice’s newest addition....

Its got a strange sort ofAlice in Wonderlandstructure to it. Nolan was very encouraging of all the stuff that is more unusual about it. Shone first interviewed the director two decades ago about his breakthrough movie,Memento. Knopf Over the years, the author repeatedly suggested he write a book about the director but Nolan demurred. AfterDunkirk, he said Yes. I never detected any frustration, says Shone about the directors mood over the last summer....

The Sparks Brothers will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 30. Now the director has turned rockumentarian withThe Sparks Brothers. “The idea of sitting down talking to Sparks fansandSparks themselves endlessly was just catnip to me. Credit: Courtesy Sparks I was absolutely loving it. I think if we didn’t have to finish the film, I’d still be doing it!” Below, Wright and the Mael brothers talk more about the documentary and the duo’s famous fans....

Ben PlattandKaitlyn Deverdid a lot of crying on the set ofDear Evan Hansen. Here, the two actors break downEvan’s path from stage to screen. Did you have any hesitation about tackling it again? Ben Platt.Pooneh Ghana BEN PLATT: Certainly. I think I was very scared to reenter the world ofDear EvanHansen, for a myriad of reasons. Obviously, on a personal level, it’s painful material. Kaitlyn Dever.Pooneh Ghana It’s a vulnerable place to go emotionally....

Will kids who have never played the games still like it? Will the character design work? (In fact,it went through multiple iterations). Sonic (Ben Schwartz) in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2.'.Paramount Pictures and Sega of America IsBen Schwartzthe right casting for the titular role? So alright, how do we blow it out?" “How do we give the video game people more of what they want? Ben Schwartz in ‘Parks and Recreation’.Colleen Hayes/NBC...

In March, Dick Johnson Is Dead became the latest shocking omission in the category. It’s an Oscar tradition going back decades. There were almost zero documentarians," recalls Peter Gilbert, a producer ofHoop Dreams. William Gates in ‘Hoop Dreams’.Everett Collection “We really were considered second-class citizens in the film world.” And they’d put the flashlights on if they wanted to move on." The effect was quickly palpable, opening the door for more popular docs to triumph at least temporarily....

Betty Whitemay be gone, but her memory andJoel McHale’s Christmas card lives on. “So funny and so lighthearted. She made you want to be kinda better. Joel McHale with his family and Betty White.NBC And I know that sounds like such a cliche but you really did. And I was like, ‘Oh, that’s how you do it.'” Check out ourdaily must-see picks plus news, celeb interviews, trivia, and more onEW’sWhat to Watchpodcast....

The author’s new novel Kiss Her Once for Me drew inspiration from a beloved rom-com. Who hasn’t been inspired by a hunky rom-com hero or fierce leading lady? “Because I firmly believe that his aesthetic in that movie is Portland lesbian. Atria He wears amazing flannels and this Carhartt jacket and he has this floppy hair. It’s one of my all time favorite movies.” EW can exclusively reveal the cover forKiss Her Once for Me,which hits shelves Nov....

“I’m sure there are a billion other people you’d rather be here with.” “Not exactly.” The Vampire Diarieshas an incredible legacy. From itsepic love triangleto the universe it started, so much was sparked by our introduction to Mystic Falls. Damon was the reckless brother who made impulsive choices, pissed everyone off, and often made life difficult. Where their stories began kicked off two incredible series arcs, but made them an unlikely pairing....

“It was always on the news, and we had bomb scares in our town. Even though I didn’t grow up in Belfast or the North, it still felt very close.” Belfastdoesn’t dwell on politics, but on the intimate impact a complex situation has on one family. Caitriona Balfe in ‘Belfast.'.Rob Youngson/Focus Features This was something that really looked at the people and how everyday life was affected." One scene in particular rang true....

When it comes to relevant 21st-century comedians,Gilbert Gottfriedwouldn’t be the first name to come to mind. Gottfried is a little embarrassed and mystified by his good fortune. (The day before this interview, he shot 40 Cameos.) Carole Baskin isn’t happy about ‘Tiger King’ season 2.Facebook “It doesn’t make sense. Other people I look at and go, ‘Okay… tell me who you are?'” (Can’t get together with your bestie for her birthday?...