214 stories by "Ellise Shafer"
Netflix has acquired the U.S. rights to the forthcoming "Lord of the Flies" series from "Adolescence" co-creator Jack Thorne. Sony Pictures Television announced the deal on Friday as "Lord o…
Richard Kind is returning to "The Producers," this time in London. The Drama Desk Award winner is set to reprise the role of Max Bialystock in the critically acclaimed West End revival for s…
Tony winner Ben Platt is set to take the London stage in the U.K. premiere of "Midnight at the Never Get," a musical from "KPop Demon Hunters" songwriter Mark Sonnenblick. The production wil…
The BAFTA Film Awards have set E! as their home across the pond this year. Hosted by "The Traitors" star Alan Cumming, the awards ceremony " which celebrates the best in British and global f…
When it came to finding a composer for Charli xcx's mockumentary "The Moment," no one made more sense than her longtime producer and friend A. G. Cook. Though he'd never scored a feature bef…
TikTok's Global Live Fest is set to be a star-studded event, with Keke Palmer serving as host and Demi Lovato on board to deliver a special headlining performance. The third edition of the f…
Harry Styles has added more London dates to his upcoming "Together, Together" tour, meaning that he will make Wembley Stadium history. Originally announced as a six-concert run, Styles' upco…
The British Academy's 2026 lineup of Film Awards nominees has no shortage of snubs and surprises. While the likes of "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Hamnet" and "Marty Supreme" large…
"Hacks" breakout Meg Stalter has deleted her TikTok account after claiming that the app's new ownership is censoring videos criticizing ICE. However, the platform has pointed to a power outa…
"How Brief," Kelly McCormack's Sundance-selected short film inspired by the music of vanished '50s singer-songwriter Connie Converse, has unveiled a stirring teaser. The cast of the short, w…
"Amadeus," Sky's five-part series about the rivalry between composers Mozart and Salieri starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany, has been acquired by Starz for the U.S. Based on Peter Shaffer…
"How to Get to Heaven From Belfast," the new Netflix series from "Derry Girls" creator Lisa McGee, has unveiled a twisty trailer and Feb. 12 release date. The eight-episode comedy thriller f…
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey seemingly just confirmed that they're working on a revival of Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical "Sunday in the Park With George." The "Wicked" co-stars too…
The Golden Globes has announced its lineup of presenters for this weekend's awards ceremony. The starry list include George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Charli xcx, Snoop Dogg and "Heated Rivalry…
Emma Stone wouldn't dare take on the role of Miss Piggy in the upcoming movie about the "Muppets" star she's producing with Jennifer Lawrence. In November, it was confirmed that Stone and La…
Paul Mescal is looking to take a break from the spotlight after the past few years put his career into overdrive. After breaking through in the film world with "Aftersun" in 2022 " which ear…
"When Harry Met Sally" star Meg Ryan paid tribute to director Rob Reiner on December 17, sharing a photo of the pair dancing together while making the 1989 film. "Oh how we will miss this ma…
For Sigourney Weaver, working with James Cameron on the "Avatar" films fundamentally reshaped what acting could look like. Speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, the actress …
Tony-nominated "Slave Play" writer Jeremy O. Harris has been released from police custody in Japan after being arrested on suspicion of smuggling drugs into the country and detained for thre…
Judi Dench has commented on her current feelings toward Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein, who each played a part in the Oscar-winning actress' life and career before their respective #MeToo…
Though Ethan Hawke was just a teenager during the filming of "Dead Poets Society," he recognized that Robin Williams " who played inspiring English teacher John Keating in Peter Weir's 1989 …
Emma Corrin and Maika Monroe didn't have to try to establish the chemistry needed for their roles in Julia Jackman's indie fantasy "100 Nights of Hero." "It was really easy," Corrin tells Va…
When Nicholas Galitzine arrived on the set of Julia Jackman's "100 Nights of Hero," he had to check his inhibitions at the door. "They were like, 'Yeah, you're going to be naked, covered in …
The third season of revived HBO series "The Comeback" has revealed a first-look image at Lisa Kudrow back in action as actress Valerie Cherish, alongside the news that Andrew Scott is joinin…
Beatlemania is back at the BBC. The broadcaster has acquired "Hamburg Days," an upcoming six-part drama series about the Beatles' early career in the '60s, from Turbine Studios for BBC One a…