The COVID-19 pandemic slowed down efforts to diversify American movies, new study finds

But it’s clear that the onset of the pandemic slowed down efforts to diversify big American movies. It’s not the only problem, though. Mainly, these solutions are about de-coupling the perception that onscreen representation is associated with financial risk. ‘Zola,’ ‘West Side Story,’ and ‘Eternals’ were all delayed from 2020 to 2021 — which may explain the pandemic drop-off in diverse films.A24; Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios; Sophie Mutevelian/Marvel Studios “Films with underrepresented leads/co leads may actually earn more money domestically than films with only white leads....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Brendan Ashley

The Craft: Legacydirector talks the shocking return of [spoiler]

Zoe Lister-Jones tells EW she had that twist planned from the very beginning. For most ofThe Craft: Legacy, fans feel like they’re watching a reboot of theoriginal 1996 film. Nancy Downs (Fairuza Balk)!!! Everett Collection “Nancy is everything. She isThe Craftto me,“Craft: Legacywriter-director Zoe Lister-Jones tells EW. The twist was part of Lister-Jones' pitch from the beginning. All she had to do was call up Balk and confirm she’d be interested....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Benjamin Hall

The Craftstar on her surprising return in the sequel

Furthermore, she had to involve Nancy Downs. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you get involved in the reboot? FAIRUZA BALK:I was approached at a show by [producer] Jason Blum. Lisa Rose/Columbia Pictures Are you interested in being involved?" I was like, “Eh, I don’t know.” Then I got a call from my manager that Zoe [Lister-Jones] wanted to meet me. And that I was the mother of the central character. She was still working out where it was all going to go....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Erika Meyers

The Crown's Josh O'Connor talks getting strangled by an alien onDoctor Whobefore landing Prince Charles role

“That was about a minute’s worth of screen time.” Alas, O’Connor had not warned his family that his character would not be reappearing later in the show. “My mum had invited my grandmother and my mum’s friends,” says O’Connor. BBC America “My whole family had gathered round to watch my episode ofDoctor Who. Looking forward to seeing more.' And then 45 minutes [I got another] saying, ‘That was it, wasn’t it?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Diane Rodriguez

The Crown'sEmma Corrin on queerness journey: 'I hope that sharing it helps people'

“I think visibility is key with these things,” the Emmy nominee said. As Corrin continued, the 25-year-old explained that over time, they developed an awareness about their gender identity. “I think that we’re so used to defining ourselves. Emma Corrin.Kurt Krieger - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images “And I’m still not sure where that is yet.” “It’s great, and it’s something to be celebrated.” “I’m still figuring it all out, and I think everyone is....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Barbara Gonzales

The Crownbinge recap: Welcome to the Diana Years!

But currently, the family’s more quotidian concern is Prince Charles’s troubled romantic life. Charles finds her intriguing but Sarah seems rather put out that her Charles-obsessed sister has engineered the meeting. Charles, meanwhile, is off salmon fishing in Iceland where Lord Mountbatten finally reaches him after many attempts. Des Willie/Netflix As Charles takes those words to heart, he gets no real comfort from his family members. His grief-stricken father Philip is jealous that Charles replaced him in Dickie’s heart and offers no solace....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1337 words · Michele Serrano

The Crowncostume designer Amy Roberts on outfitting the evolution of Princess Diana

The Netflix hit’s season 4 wardrobe is to Di for. She just kind of looked ordinary. You know, bobbly old cardigans and jumpers and skirts a bit dumpy, really. Des Willie/Netflix; Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images (Corrin agrees: I was like, are you joking?) Her look evolves a bit when she moves to the palace, but it still wasnt quite her. It was a little bit old-fashioned and safe, Roberts observes....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Brooke Bell

The Crowncreator explains why Queen Elizabeth II is like Tony Soprano

Peter Morgan says British monarch has same pivotal role in show as James Gandolfini’s mobster. But thats because you are notPeter Morgan, creator and writer of Netflixs royal family dramaThe Crown. Why do you always need to gravitate back to this rather silent, taciturn, dutiful middle-aged woman? Des Willie/Netflix; HBO It doesnt feel like a natural way for a telelvison show to pivot, and yet it does. Season 3 ofThe Crownfinds Oscar-winnerOlivia Colmanreplacing Foy in the role of Queen Elizabeth II....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Christopher Adams

The CrownGolden Globe winner Josh O'Connor recalls that he nearly passed on Prince Charles role

O’Connor almost made a “terrible mistake.” What an admittedly “terrible mistake” actorJosh O’Connoralmost made that would’ve cost him aGolden Globewin. Later that night, O’Connor won a statuette for Best Actor in a TV Series Drama for his performance. Josh O’Connor as Prince Charle’s on Netflix’s “The Crown.".Alex Bailey/Netflix “It’s kind of embarrassing, really,” O’Connor said. I mean, partly, it was a terrible mistake!” Part of the reason he almost said no to an audition was he hadn’t seen the show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Brandi Strong

The Crownphotos tease Gillian Anderson's Margaret Thatcher and Emma Corrin's Princess Diana

Season 4 of the British royal family drama will premiere Nov. 15 on Netflix. Theyre very similar and very different at the same time. And yet, how they go about their business is very very different." Ollie Upton/Netflix Season 4 ofThe Crownpremieres on Netflix Nov. 15. This post has been updated with additional images released by Netflix. Ollie Upton/Netflix Des Willie/Netflix Des Willie/Netflix Alex Bailey/Netflix Des Willie/Netflix Des Willie/Netflix Liam Daniel/Netflix...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Tiffany Velez

The Crownseason 3 binge recap

Warning: This post contains spoilers for season 3 ofThe Crown. Episode 1: Olding The Crownwastes no time communicating thechange in its main cast. “But there we are. Des Willie/Netflix Age is rarely kind to anyone. Nothing one can do about it. One just has to get on with it.” Des Willie/Netflix So let’s get on with it, shall we? Elizabeth dismisses it as idle gossip but tucks it away in the back of her mind....

May 1, 2025 · 11 min · 2198 words · Sandra Mclaughlin

The Crownstar Josh O'Connor chooses his most memorable season 4 scenes

New episodes of the British royal family drama are now available to watch on Netflix. you could expect a fair few twists and turns this season, thats for sure." But which of those dramatic pivots is the most memorable for O’Connor? Credit: Des Willie/Netflix “There are two scenes, both are with Emma,” he says. “Theres a scene in episode 6 where theyre on a sheep farm in Australia. That felt like the end of their relationship, So, those two scenes were really really important....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Joel Sherman

The Crownstreamer Netflix is 'deeply saddened' by Prince Philip's death

The company released a statement following the British royal’s death at age 99. Our thoughts are with the entire Royal Family at this sad time." She will refrain from carrying out royal duties and will also put affairs of state on hold. Tobias Menzies; middle-aged Prince Philip.Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix; George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images He returned home in March to recuperate. Netflix confirmed to EW that production will begin again this summer.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Laurie Maldonado