Why M. Night Shyamalan brought in his daughter Ishana to directServantepisodes

The father-daughter directing duo spoke to EW about working together on season 3 of the Apple TV+ thriller. Servantis a family affair. But it’s also true behind the scenes. Lauren Ambrose on ‘Servant.'.Jessica Kourkounis/Apple TV+ The father-and-daughter duo spoke with EW about the experience in a joint interview ahead of season 3. “The great news is they’re 30-minute episodes, so it’s still basically a short film. I said to her, ‘I think you should take this shot....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Ryan Miranda

Why Matt Saracen onFriday Night Lightsis the best boyfriend on teen TV

But there’s one guy with clear eyes and a full heart who just can’t lose. High school relationships, as a rule, are imperfect. But that’s what makes Matt Saracen so great. Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images From the first snap, he’s not your typical teen heartthrob. He lends Matt a mellow energy that underscores his big heart and the abundant love he has to give. Ninety-eight percent of the time....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Allison Anderson

Why Morgan Wallen is an 'inflection point' for country music's reckoning with racism

“This is not who we are.” And it’s a statement country singer-songwriter Rissi Palmer is sick of hearing. “It may not be everybody, but… it’s indicative of a larger issue. “Country music has become a microcosm of what’s going on in the country,” she adds. “It’s really just a record that’s being played on repeat. It gives me hope that my perseverance in this genre of music is not lost.”...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Jared Snyder

Why Naomi Watts ran 'a couple marathons' to stop a mass shooter inLakewood

And she tells EW the scrapes and scratches were worth it. “I didn’t want to stop, despite everyone saying, ‘Are you okay?'” “You might have a grip fall over… Naomi Watts races to save her son from a school shooting in ‘Lakewood.'.Sabrina Lantos It all added to the exasperation and physical exhaustion. Watch EW’s full interview with Watts above, and keep reading for a breakdown of the discussion. Stay up to date with our ongoing TIFF coveragehere....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Danny Santos

Why Netflix is leveling up on a push into gaming

After naming Fortnite as a big competitor, the company is making moves to expand into video games. This week, Netflix officially made its plans known to the world. It’s about eyeballs and how much time any particular thing was occupying those eyeballs. Netflix subscriber using the app.Phil Barker/Future Publishing via Getty Images By those terms, video games felt like big competition. Netflix wasn’t the only tech company getting in on the gaming game....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Bridget Burgess

Why originalFuturamastar John DiMaggio won't voice Bender in the Hulu revival... for now

Negotiations over pay have stalled with DiMaggio’s team, sources tell EW. Though, both sides of the situation DiMaggio’s side and the studio side want the actor to return. EW reached out to representatives for Hulu and DiMaggio for comment. ‘Futurama’ character Bender and voice actor John DiMaggio.FOX; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Series creatorsMatt Groeningand David X. Cohen commented on the announcement, expressing their excitement for the opportunity. The goal was to close those deals before reaching out to other voice actors from the original show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Mark Jimenez

Why Princess Leia is the bestStar Warscharacter ever

We explain why Leia nabbed the No. 1 spot on our top 100 characters list, and share fan reaction to the rankings. (Then again, the Jedi should have seen that Palpatine was actually Sidious, but we digress.) Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars’.Lucasfilm Ltd. Of course, many people disagreed with where their favorite characters ranked… While some others were just happy to be invited to the party… Some folks who actually starred in the movies had something to say, like K-2SO himself, Alan Tudyk!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Heidi Davis

Why Robin Wright loves Westley and Buttercup's fairy tale romance inThe Princess Bride

Watch the full episode ofCouch Surfingstreaming now onPeopleTV.com, or download the PeopleTV app on your favorite machine. Want to hearRobin Wrightreminisce aboutThe Princess Bride? “Just the incredible originality of the dialogue,” she says. Everett Collection They talk about wearing masks, so many things that are relative to our lives right now." “You always dream about as a little girl but I never stopped dreaming about that.”

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Angela Ramsey

Why Rosie O'Donnell is credited inRussian Dollseason 2

Hint: listen very closely in those subway scenes. Warning: This article contains spoilers about season 2 ofRussian Doll. As viewers watchRussian Dollseason 2, they might notice a familiar name in the credits. ComedianRosie O’Donnellis credited throughout the second season as a guest star, but she never actually appears on screen. So, what exactly is her role? “She’s the subway announcer. She’s the, ‘Next stop, this is Astor Place. Next stop, 14th street,'” series co-creator and starNatasha Lyonnetells EW for ourlatest cover story....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Austin Cannon

Why so many of theTruth or Dareinterviews with Madonna's dancers were in bed

The setting may have seemed unusual for a documentary, but perfect for one focused on Madonna. “In Japan, I started interviewing the dancers in bed. I was just curious about who these guys were. Madonna with her tour dancers in ‘Truth or Dare’.Everett Collection Who are these people who have suddenly landed in Madonna’s world?” Donna De Lory, a backup singer, recalled how the bed talks were pitched. When that was happening, I thought, ‘They’re going to be telling our stories as well....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Mark Torres

Why someHandmaid's Taleactors were Emmy-eligible but others weren't

You may have noticed something strange when theEmmy nominationswere announced Tuesday morning. (Other thanalmost every single actorfromGame of Thronesgetting a nom, we mean. What, exactly, is up with that? Credit: Sophie Giraud/Hulu; George Kraychyk/Hulu (2) It all comes down to the Emmys complicated eligibility rules. The show received 20 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and won in three categories. But theres another crucial twist in the Emmy rules that explains the shows presence this year....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Holly Arnold

Why Stephen Amell and Robbie Amell are returning toCode 8for Quibi spin-off

Stephen Amellis saying goodbye toArrowwhen itends this season, but he isnt saying goodbye to the superhero genre. It was announced Tuesday that he and cousinRobbie Amells upcoming feature filmCode 8is getting aQuibispin-off series. Code 8is set in a world where 4 percent of the population is born with supernatural abilities. Vertical Entertainment The film was born from a 2016 short and a successful crowdfunding campaign. Weve known that the Quibi deal has been coming down for weeks, Stephen tells EW with a laugh....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Joseph Harris

Why Sydney Sweeney thought she was being killed offEuphoria

But I couldn’t tell anybody." She kept the secret well. “I thought that Sam was killing me. Sydney Sweeney on the cover of EW’s ‘The Awardist’.Illustration by Carly Jean Andrews for EW “And the hanging out the window, actually, was just me hanging out the window. It was just random and very in the moment. But when I read it, I thought that Cassie was getting killed off. And I was really bummed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Mary Malone