Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story is a tabloid excavation undone by shaky storytelling: Review

Dirty John’s new season widens the anthology’s historical scope, but thin characterization cheapens its provocations. To be unfairly blunt: Betty who? In the premiere, she drives her car straight into her ex-husbands front door. Credit: Isabella Vosmikova/USA Network Thatlands her in a straitjacketby the 15-minute mark. “Im not the crazy one,” she swears. He is Dan (Christian Slater), a hotshot malpractice attorney. Creator Alexandra Cunningham carefully tracks the couples rise from wintry 70s food stamps through coastal 80s Corvettes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Katie Olsen

Dirty Johncreator breaks down premiere, including that car crash, Betty's last second twist

EW asks the show’s creator. Warning: This story containsspoilers aboutTuesdays' season 2 premiere ofDirty John: The Betty Broderick Story. Betty still really loves Dan. Credit: Isabella Vosmikova/USA Network “you’re free to’t because he’s dead, right?” Moments earlier, Dan was putting Betty in a straightjacket, and now he’sdead and she did it? They have two houses. Dan is a big-time malpractice attorney. Betty takes an art gallery gig or two on the side while taking care of their kids....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Joseph Zhang

Disaster movie life lessons can help movie fans in pandemic times

“It was like something out of a movie.” Films shot for the big screen now may never get that opportunity as they move directly to VOD. There’s certainly reason for alarm in the movie industry, if purely from a bottom-line standpoint. Then there other considerations such as financial investment, small screen vs. big screen, and quantity and genre. Film studios and movie theaters are grappling with these weights as they peer into the infinite....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Aaron James

Disclosure are back and full of energy

The electronic duo reveal the story behind their new album and address the criticisms of 2015’s Caracal. We were already self-isolating, explains Guy from his London studio. I spent all my fing time in this tiny room here, listening to loud noises. Credit: Hollie Fernando Also appearing are Cameroonian artist Blick Bassy and Malian crooner Fatoumata Diawara. It was just part of the repertoire of music that I listened to and enjoyed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Linda Miller

Discovery'sExpedition Unknownfinds buried treasure fromThe Secretbook

Here, Gates talks about the episode. OnThe Secret: “Like a lot of people, I heard about it third-hand somewhere. It kind of fell into obscurity and it was something that really got reignited by the internet. It’s fairly straightforward. This author Byron published this book and did this really brave in thing. This group of friends who got together and found this treasure box in their home city. And then 20 years went by and nobody found one....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Christina Gutierrez

Disney confirms Obi-Wan Kenobi series, reveals new details

Its official:Ewan McGregoris going to bring balance to Disney+. The Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series was confirmed Friday at theD23 Expoin Anaheim along with some new details. Kennedy stopped by the People-EW video studio after the panel to discuss more details of the project. Ewan McGregor in ‘Star Wars Revenge of the Sith’.Credit: Lucasfilm And we know we have to get it right. He really does embody who Obi-Wan is. The project represents the latest live-actionStar Warsseries confirmed for the streaming service....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Katelyn Martinez

Disney is making anotherLion Kingmovie with Barry Jenkins

Barry Jenkins’next project is fit for a king. TheMoonlightdirector has signed on to helm a new version ofThe Lion Kingfor Disney, EW has confirmed. The new film will be a follow-up to Jon Favreau’s 2019 remake of the beloved animated classic. Disney; Inset: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images (James Earl Jones voiced the lion patriarchin both the 1994 original and last year’s remake). Jeff Nathanson, who wrote the 2019 film, is also writing the new script....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Kyle Nguyen

Disney ordersThe Clone Warsspin-off seriesThe Bad Batch

The Clone Warsis dead. Long liveThe Clone Wars! Disney+ has ordered a spin-0ff of the fan-favoriteStar Warsanimated series, titledThe Bad Batch. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7, The Final Season.Credit: Lucasfilm The title refers to a group of elite and experimental clone troopers who were introduced inThe Clone Warsfinal season. The Bad Batch vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army. Each possesses an exceptional skill which makes them effective soldiers and a formidable crew....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Matthew Thompson

Disney pledges $5 million donation to social justice nonprofits amid George Floyd protests

The first $2 million will go to support the NAACP. Disney also pledged to match employee donations to organizations through the Disney Employee Matching Gifts program. Disneyreporteda revenue of $18.01 billion in quarter two earnings in early May. Ryan Wendler/Disney “We stand against racism,” a statement shared across the many Disney-owned social media channels said Sunday. “We stand for inclusion. We stand with our fellow Black employees, storytellers, creators and the entire Black community....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Jennifer Farmer

Disney releases new photos for immersiveStar Warshotel

First, dont call it a hotel. Some, you may already know. Guests will book the hotel for a two-night itinerary (so no single nights or three-night stays). Credit: Disney/Lucasfilm All guests will arrive and depart the hotel together as if the stationary resort were an oceanic cruise ship. Guests will enter a Launch Pod for transport into space. Through the pods windows, theyll watch as they leave Earth for a ship called theHalcyon....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Sarah Small DVM

Disney reveals major changes coming to classicSnow Whiteride

The beloved Disneyland attraction will get new scenes, music, and more in 2020. Snow Whites Scary Adventures will be a little less frightening in 2020. Along with the entire Fantasyland section of the park, the ride underwent a major overhaul in 1983. Disney

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Christina Miller MD

Disney reveals new animated filmRaya and the Last Dragonstarring Awkwafina

Elsa, Ralph, and Moana are getting some new company at Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee made the announcement at Disneys biennial fan expoD23 Expoon Saturday. Its inspired by Southeast Asia, both in its themes of community and hope, and in its design. Credit: Disney (The crowd cheered.) Rayais slated to arrive in theaters on Nov. 25, 2020. Rich Polk/Getty Images, Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Paula Wood

Disney reveals Pixar Pier details, includingIncrediblesandInside Outattractions

Initial intel promised new Pixar-themed attractions and said the relaunch would coincide with a special celebration dubbed Pixar Fest. The rollercoaster California Screaminwill transform into the Incredicoaster, inspired by the filmThe Incredibles. Existing attractions will close on Jan. 8 to allow time for their transformation. Disney The changes also come with an overhaul of one of the parks signature dining experiences. Both locations will also close Jan. 8 to prepare for their transformation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Deanna Boyd