Zoey's Extraordinary Playlistis off to a quirky (but not too quirky) start: Review

Musical TV shows usually center on extroverts. Im not really comfortable with anything, she tells her hard-driving boss Joan (Lauren Graham). Thats why I became a coder. NBC A minor earthquake causes the machine to malfunction, andvoila! But the songs also lead Zoey to unexpected realizations that help her solve those aforementioned problems. Zoey responds to the flash-mob musical numbers with a relatable mixture of sarcasm and mortification. Zoeys Extraordinary Playlistpremieres Jan....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Isabel Montoya

Zoey's Extraordinary Playliststar Skylar Astin on the challenge of not singing perfectly

It’s no secret thatSkylar Astinisa polished performer. He’s got the voice of angel and the dance talent to match. But what happens when he has to rein in his professional skills to sing a littlelessperfectly? Credit: James Dittiger/NBC That’s exactly what he had to do inZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. She’s seen Max declare his love for her through song multiple times now. He’s hired a flash mob to help him declare his love for her in a grand romantic gesture....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Vanessa Hansen

Zoey's Extraordinary Playliststars on pulling off musical series: 'Nobody had done this before'

Many musical TV series came beforeZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, and many will come after. But in its first season, NBC’s musical dramedy managed to achieve something totally new for the genre. “Nobody had done this before,” Graham said. Credit: 92nd Street Y/YouTube You’re going to fly off the rails if you keep working this hard!'" “You guys are making me sweat,” Levy added, fanning her face and laughing. “I’m like profusely sweating hearing you talk about me, but thank you....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Brittany Valenzuela

Zombielandteam explains long wait for sequel — and if it will take another 10 years for a third

We were like, Are we ever going to be able to get this foursome back together again? Because theyre ruling the world right now. We started working on the script and it just took a while to get the tone right. Jessica Miglio/Columbia Pictures The timing is also interesting, because were now in the post-zombie content boom. Wernick even says thatTWDcomic creator Robert Kirkman creditsZombielandfor AMC moving forward with the now long-running adaptation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Sarah Johnson

Zooey Deschanel celebrates 40th birthday with '80s themed party alongside boyfriend Jonathan Scott

Zooey Deschaneltook a trip back in time to celebrate her 40th birthday. Life is wonderful and I am so grateful for all the amazing people in mine. Thank you for all the birthday wishes, my heart is full. Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic The space boasted tons of confetti flying as breakdancers performed on stage. The famous Ectomobile from the 80sGhostbustersfilms also made an appearance. Scotts parents were also all dressed up and ready to party....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · William Thompson

Zooey Deschanel on She & Him's Smiths cover and new album

One song therewasnt space to feature? We had the choice of a number of different songs, and we chose that Smiths song. I appreciate a songwriter like Morrissey with so much restraint. I dont know how to explain how, probably to my detriment, unselfpromoting I am. I used to have a cabaret act and I didnt even like to tell me people about that. I really hate selling myself. You are very much in the wrong business....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Barbara Benton

Zoë Kravitz calls out Hulu for lack of diversity afterHigh Fidelitycancellation

Zoe Kravitzis not having it with Hulu. The show had only released a single season. Kravitz replied, “Its cool. Credit: Phillip Caruso/Hulu At least Hulu has a ton of other shows starring women of color we can watch. It’s an apt point. High Fidelitystarred Kravitz as Rob, gender-flipping the role played byJohn Cusackin the film adaptation ofNick Hornby’s1995 novel. “Yall wrote the hell out of it. Im sad to not discover what happens next!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Megan Wright

Zoë Kravitz compares seeing an ex toBraveheartin newHigh Fidelityteaser

I ran into my ex last night. Yu know because it inspires people or whatever. Its like that but without the silver lining, Kravitz boisterously announces in the teaser. Credit: Phillip Caruso/Hulu This will be the first adaptation in the group following a female protagonist. This will be the first TV series for Kravitz as its lead star. She also had a run as Pearl on the Showtime seriesCalifornicationin 2011....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Wendy Smith

Zoë Kravitz explains her plan to combat heartbreak in Hulu'sHigh Fidelitytrailer

First,High Fidelitywas a 1995 novel byNick Hornby. Then, it became a 2000 movie starring John Cusack and Jack Black. Now, its a Hulu series starringZoe Kravitz. Whats wrong with me? Why am I doomed to be left, why am I doomed to be rejected? Seriously, Rob says. So Im gonna ask them: My top-five, all-time, desert island heartbreaks. Kravitzs Rob shares a lot with the previous incarnations, but is also a new spin on the character....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Melissa Cunningham

Zoë Kravitz explains whyHigh Fidelityreopens the debate about Michael Jackson and Kanye West

High Fidelity drops the needle on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. What would your favorite music artist have to do before you delete them from your Spotify playlist? That question is at the center of a heated argument early on inZoe Kravitz’s new Hulu seriesHigh Fidelity. Credit: Phillip Caruso/Hulu “We have a conversation on the show aboutMichael JacksonandKanye. “But I think it is! Kravitz tells EW she hand-crafted the playlist to fit the tone of the show....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Adam Matthews

Zoë Kravitz reacts to her character getting dissed inFantastic Beasts

But according to executive producer David Heyman, Leta might simply be misunderstood. Leta is in some ways burdened by her name, he says. The fact that she is a Lestrange has led some people to believe her to be a bad person. Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. Theyre friends from childhood when they went to Hogwarts. I dont think it was ever acted upon. But it still feels like a betrayal when she ends up with Theseus....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Calvin Johnson

— The women of Wakanda ROAR — A sit-down with the female warriors ofBlack Panther

Hes going to need that, too. Their personal motivations are what leads them forward. Although … She leans forward to look at the other women. Koury Angelo for EW We do lookpretty damn fly, I must say! They think of us not just as Queen but QueenMother. Mother is nurturer and the first teacher. That position is embraced. Shes not someone who is off to the side. It doesnt matter if shes a literal mother or not, an older woman is considered with respect....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Brandon Christensen