Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera talk shooting that romanticIn the Heightsnumber in one continuous take

Pop the champagne:In the Heightsis finally in theaters and on HBO Max. Exasperated at their timing, Vanessa’s true feelings about Usnavi’s imminent departure bubble over. (“How do you get this gold s— off?") Anthony Ramos and Melissa Barrera in ‘In the Heights.'.Warner Bros. “That’s a special one,” says Ramos of the romantic duet. “But f—, it wasn’t easy. I can tell you that.” Even before they got to filming the number, Barrera was a little on edge....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Daniel Young

Anupam Kher, a.k.a. Dr. Kapoor, is not returning toNew Amsterdam

The actor’s wife is currently battling cancer. Dr. Vijay Kapoor is checking out ofNew Amsterdam. EW has confirmed that Anupam Kher, who plays Dr. Kapoor on theNBCmedical drama, has left the series. In the April 13 episode, it was revealed that Dr. Kapoor had resigned. Kher’s actress-wife Kirron has been battling cancer. He confirmed her diagnosis via a statement earlier this month. “She is currently undergoing treatment and we are sure she will come out of this stronger than before....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Omar Spencer

Any Which Way You Canstar William Smith dies at 88

The tough-guy actor’s credits also included Laredo and Rich Man, Poor Man. His film credits includedRed Dawn(1984), andConan the Barbarian(1982). For Smith, one of his most memorable roles was in the 1976 miniseriesRich Man, Poor Man. William Smith.Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images “I really enjoyed working with Nick Nolte and Peter Strauss. The fight scenes with Nick and I were good ones.” Smith was born in Columbia, Miss., in 1933. He was a discus champion at UCLA and also served in the Air Force....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Matthew Robinson

API movie study finds 2/3 of characters are stereotypes, 1/3 of leads are played by Dwayne Johnson

And of the deaths, all but one ended violently. Overall, the study found that API characters are absent in mainstream movies. Only 5.9 percent of the characters in 1,300 top films between 2007 and 2019 were API. Mike Moh as Bruce Lee in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’.Columbia Pictures “There has been no meaningful change over time,” the researchers concluded. Compare that to 336 unique white male actors driving the story lines as leads/co-leads across the 13-year span....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Jeffrey Kelly

Apple wins Sundance sensationCODAin another record-breaking sale

Breaking the Sundance Film Festival sales record might be becoming an annual tradition. The previous recordwas set just last year, when Neon and Hulu paid $22 million to acquirePalm Springs. Those reviewsreportedly sparked a bidding warfor the film, with Netflix and Amazon expressing interest. Emilia Jones in ‘CODA.'.Sundance Institute Apple ultimately won the worldwide rights, puttingCODAon the path to debut on its streaming service Apple TV+. “The world has waited too long for these stories to be told....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Katherine Carpenter

Aqualad's coming-out story: How DC makes a splash with a gay YA graphic novel

Read an exclusive excerpt from You Brought Me the Ocean. “It’s not natural what you are,” she says. And, no, she’s not talking about his ability to manipulate water with his mind. Credit: DC Comics “You Brought Me the Oceanwas his opportunity to create his own mythology for the superhero. Their first inquiry from DC editor Sara Miller about the graphic novel ended up there. “Check your spam, people maybe Spielberg wrote to you!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Scott Hanson

Aquaman 2adds king of the Iron Islands fromGame of Thrones, Pilou Asbaek

The actor behind sea-savvy Euron Greyjoy is heading to the ocean again for the Aquaman sequel. TheAquamansequel is readying to unleash the kraken… ofGame of Thrones. He’ll also produce with Peter Safran. HBO; Warner Bros. Pictures David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, who worked on the screenplay forAquaman, is also back writingAquaman 2. But this movie is changing that. AfterThrones, Asbaek appeared in the HBO miniseriesThe Investigation, in addition to the horror-thrillerRun Sweetheart Run....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Joan Bennett

Aquaman 2filmmakers won't cut Amber Heard from film despite urging of Johnny Depp fans, says producer

Warner Bros. producer Peter Safran says “pure fan pressure” isn’t a reason to change casting. He made it clear that the studio wouldn’t react to “pure fan pressure” in that way. “I don’t think that we’re ever going to react to, honestly, pure fan pressure. You gotta do what you feel is best for the movie. We felt that if it’sJames WanandJason Momoa, it should be Amber Heard. That’s really what it was,” Safran said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Colleen Vaughn

Archerdrops long-awaited season 11 trailer

Executive producer Casey Willis also revealed the season 11 premiere date: Wednesday, Sept. 16. The online grid also announced two guest stars from the upcoming season: Jamie Lee Curtis and Simon Pegg. The news was made at Archer’s Comic-Con at Home virtual panel. At the same time, Adult Swim’s animated seriesRick and Mortyreleaseda scene from its upcoming season 5. In April, FXX delayed the premiere of the new season due to the pandemic....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Melissa Mahoney

Archerseason 11 delayed due to coronavirus

Archer is going to have to stay in that bed a little longer. FXX has announced that it is delaying the release ofArcherseason 11. “FXX will shift the premiere date to later this year.” Credit: FX The upcoming season will introduce Sterling back into “the real world” and ashe reacts to changes. “The personalities and situation of the office has changed,” executive producer Matt Thompson told EW. “Were definitely back to doing spy missions....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Joseph Taylor

Archive 81showrunner answers our burning questions about that shocking finale and the show's future

Rebecca Sonnenshine reveals all, including big plans for a potential season 2. Warning: This article contains spoilers about the season finale ofArchive 81. Talk about a twist ending. Mamoudou Athie as Dan Turner in ‘Archive 81.'.Quantrell D. Colbert/Netflix ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First of all, will there be a season 2? REBECCA SONNENSHINE:I hope so, but I actually have no idea. But I hope so. It was always meant to keep going....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Daniel Harris

Archive 81star Mamoudou Athie on why his character's fate is so fitting: 'He's a man stuck in time'

Warning: This article contains spoilers about the season 1 finale ofArchive 81. Here’s to hopingArchive 81’s Dan Turner enjoys a good grunge aesthetic. (More on all of that here.) That’s always helpful, so you’re able to kind of build it. Obviously, there are adjustments that need to happen. So I was very fortunate to be able to get the entire season. What can you tell us about where Dan ends up?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Steven Alexander

Are the Pogues actually superheroes?Outer Banksstars address all those near-death experiences

“Our writers like to say, ‘you might’t kill a Pogue,'” Madelyn Cline tells EW. Warning: This article contains spoilers about the season 2 finale ofOuter Banks. Everyone knows you’re free to’t keep a Pogue down. Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, Madison Baile, Chase Stokes, and Madelyn Cline in ‘Outer Banks.’.JACKSON LEE DAVIS/NETFLIX But afterOuter Banksseason 2, it seems you might’t kill one either. She was also attacked by her brother Rafe (Drew Starkey), who tried to drown her....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Jill Baker