Mortal Kombatstar Mehcad Brooks on getting to know Jax and looking back on James Olsen

Mehcad Brooks has always lovedMortal Kombat. “I’ve been living with this game my whole life,” he shares. So, it’s fitting he would go on to land the role of Jax in the newMortal Kombatfilm. Warner Bros. Pictures His signature metallic arms became part of his character inMortal Kombat 3. The monster-hunting major’s journey taps into a bigger question about unforeseen challenges from Brooks' perspective. Jax’s body goes through something significant, but it doesn’t affect his heart....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Brianna Peterson

Moses Sumney'sgræis a sonic marvel

Beneath his voice would be an acoustic guitar, a bleak synth, and not much else. While that sounds like a recipe for gloomy music, it never came across that way. His openness let listeners know that its okay to not be okay. Credit: Alexander Black Butgr, Sumneys new double album, is unlike anything hes released. For one, its louder; this isnt the night-themed folk-oriented music of his recent past. Its also bolder, full of stadium-sized anthems designed for wider audiences....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Marc Barajas

Moulin Rouge!choreographer John O'Connell on creating the movie's iconic dance sequences

The 2001 movie musical starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor turns 20 on June 1. To celebrate, we chatted with the man behind the moves. “We sat around the dinner party and he just had an idea,” O’Connell tells EW. Everett Collection “No script, nothing. But he’s very persuasive. With each of those numbers comes a selection of explosive, seductive, and electric choreography. Everett Collection That’s where O’Connell comes in....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Bianca Newman

Mouse Guarddirector reveals dramatic demo reel for canceled fantasy epic

TheMouse Guardmovie is officially dead. Everything will ultimately be sent to WETA Digital to be recreated with cutting-age photorealistic CG. Ball confirmed on Tuesday night in a tweet, showcasing even more work, Yes sadly, its true. Wes Ball /YouTube Our #mouseguard movie is dead. Seems its too big a risk. Its a damn shame really. We had something special. To my hella talented cast/crew: Im sorry I couldnt push this one through....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Richard Schwartz

Move over, Baby Yoda!Jingle Janglerobot Buddy 3000 will steal your heart

Building a robot is a feat of engineering and science. Building one who captures the hearts of audiences and sells the central relationship of a film? Now that’s movie magic. Credit: Gareth Gatrell/NETFLIX “And he’s not a robot, but I loved E.T. I love his eyes. I love how childlike E.T. Elias David Talbert/courtesy David E. Talbert That’s what Buddy 3000 is.” Only 4 at the time Talbert was gearing up for production, Elias made an indelible impact on Buddy....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Kimberly Owens

Move over, hot priest! Tom Hiddleston is serving 'lusty vicar' onThe Essex Serpent

“I’m on Team Lusty here,” Hiddleston’s costar Claire Danes says. You must be the lusty vicar. There’s always a lusty vicar. Tom Hiddleston in ‘The Essex Serpent’.Dean Rogers/Apple TV+ I can tell by your hair.'" “The performance followed,” Danes drolly remarks. C’mon, no one can compete with Andrew Scott, no one." But his co-star understands the appeal of his role innately. “I’m on Team Lusty here,” Danes quips. “I was really humbled by it in a way,” he reflects....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Keith Martin

Movie legend Udo Kier is a hairdresser on a quest in the trailer forSwan Song

Movie co-stars Jennifer Coolidge and Michael Urie. He helped give me the courage to be me." “I think the film finally shows what Udo can truly do.” Udo Kier in Swan Song.Chris Stephens The cast ofSwan Songalso includesJennifer Coolidge, who plays an old rival of Kier’s character. “She was my first choice for the role,” says Stephens. People are doing it for scale basically. Magnolia Pictures She’s a genius improv-er and half the things she said in the movie I didn’t write....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · David Taylor

MPA source challenges Golden Globes voter's claims about recruiting Black journalists

I didn’t understand that we had to go out andfinda Black person. It sounded very strange to me. We always welcomed everybody. If somebody [Black] had applied, we would’ve welcomed them with open arms." “That was just our criteria. The fact that there was no Black member, we didn’t really consider a problem. That’s what we’re committed to doing now that we’ve really understood the problem itself.” Just like in film and televison, Black representation is vital....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Julie White

Mr. Big's ex possibly returning forSex and the Cityrevival as Bridget Moynahan spotted on set

Will Carrie have some competition for Mr. Big’s affections when And Just Like That arrives? And Just Like That…another cast member has potentially joined theSex and the Cityreboot. Natasha first appeared onSex and the Cityin the show’s 1999 second season. Bridget Moynahan on the set of ‘And Just Like That’.Gotham/GC Images HBO Max didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. And Just Like Thatstarted shooting in New York City in July....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Robert Doyle

Mr. Nancy officially recast forAnansi Boysseries withThe Good Fight's Delroy Lindo

Orlando Jones played the role for two seasons on the now-canceled American Gods. It seemed likely the role of Mr. Nancy would be recast after Jones' turn in the now-canceledAmerican Gods. This take on Mr. Nancy is described as “all charm,” according to a description. Delroy Lindo cast as Mr. Nancy in ‘Anansi Boys’.Eugene Gologursky/WireImage; Starz But Mr. Nancy had another side to him. He was a god of stories and trickery after all....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Angela Rios

Mr. Robotrecap: Elliot recruits an old foe in his fight against Whiterose

Its a rush of information at the top of tonightsMr. Robot, as were swept away to 1989. Thats when the Berlin Wall came down and it felt like the world was about to change. Credit: Peter Kramer/USA Network What came was a power vacuum, and Whiterose knew it. So, as Zhi Zhang, she began to consolidate and cultivate power and wealth. Leaders falling on her side or under her thumb, money flowing from one front to another....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · John Sanchez

Mrs. Doubtfire just hit Paris Fashion Week with a run-by fruiting

“In Demna’s own words, Doubtfire and Balenciaga need no further explanation. See more photos of Alexis as Mrs. Doubtfire below. Alexis Stone as Mrs. Doubtfire at Paris Fashion Week.Pierre Suu/Getty Images Alexis Stone says “Helloooooo” to fans while dressed as Mrs. Doubtfire outside the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Alexis Stone underwent a lengthy application of prosthetics to transform into Mrs. Doubtfire.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Elizabeth Raymond

Mrs. Doubtfiredirector says there is no NC-17 version of the film—but there is an R-rated cut

Mrs. DoubtfiredirectorChris Columbusis setting the record straight about a possible NC-17 cut of his beloved film. And then he would say, ‘Then let me play.’ As a result, he says, Williams came up with new versions and new lines in every take. Director Chris Columbus and Robin Williams on the set of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’.Everett Collection I only [previously] used the phrase NC-17 as a joke. There could be no NC-17 version of the movie," he admits....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Joseph Ortiz