Exclusive first portraits ofBlack Widowcast

In that moment, you actually have to face yourself. “In a way, hes a super-soldier, but hes also a very complicated guy. He has a lot of flaws, a lot of idiosyncrasies. Eric Ray Davidson for EW Its a very rich character Harbour told EW. She also plays a key part in a top-secret experiment within the film. Eric Ray Davidson for EW Eric Ray Davidson for EW Eric Ray Davidson for EW...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Scott Alexander

Exclusive first portraits ofThe Eternalscast

The Eternals Marvel Studios announced thecast ofThe Eternalsduring astar-studded San Diego Comic-Con panelSaturday nigth. Angelina Jolie Angelina Joliejoins the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thena. Im so excited to be here, Jolie said during Marvels panel. Eric Ray Davidson for EW I am thrilled." Richard Madden Game of Thronesvet andBodyguardstarRichard Maddenplays Icarus in the upcoming Marvel film. Kumail Nanjiani Silicon Valley’sKumail Nanjianiplays Kingo in the film helmed byThe Riderdirector Chloe Zhao....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Rebecca Yates

Exclusive preview: CollectibleDark Crystalbook uncovers new Thra secrets

Think you know everything aboutDark Crystal? Written byAge of Resistancestaff writer J.M. Credit: Penguin Young Readers Penguin Young Readers Penguin Young Readers

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 22 words · Christine Bush

Exclusive preview: Daniel Mallory Ortberg returns with new memoir-in-essays

If you dont knowDaniel Mallory Ortbergs writing, it may be time to start. This is a rhapsodic list of side effects. Chapter Three:My Male Privilege? Credit: Courtesy of Daniel Mallory Ortberg My Male Privilege Seems So Tenuous But Im also scared about my male privilege! Chapter Four:Extreme Paula Cole Voice Where Have All the Tomboys Gone? Im sorry I lured the tomboys away to Boy Island. Simon + Schuster Whats that, you say?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Mr. Joseph Sharp MD

Exclusive preview: Grace Lin fashions a gorgeous original Mulan novel

Mulan is getting a new novel. Shes also an award-winning illustrator, a talent shes putting to use in this new project. Lin says she tried to capture both the past and present, as well as eastern and western cultures. Credit: Danielle Tait But Ma didnt see her now. Ba was leaning over awkwardly and Mulan could see the bindings that held his bad leg. But I would do it again, and more....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1002 words · Paul Fisher

Exclusive preview: Lilliam Rivera's next novel spins a Bronx-set Greek myth retelling

The novel publishes Sept. 1 and isavailable for pre-order. First, trains heading uptown will forever be late, no matter what. Its as if the MTA decides anyone going past 125th Street must not be worth the trouble. Credit: Vanessa Acosta So what if you thought the train you got on downtown was an express 5? Right now, its a local. No, wait, scratch that. Bloomsbury Who cares if you have things to do?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Michelle Obrien

Exclusive preview: Ngozi Ukazu concludes herCheck, Pleasesmash withSticks and Scones

1 most-funded comics Kickstarter ever, and amass a huge following on social media. For author Ngozi Ukazu, it was only a matter of time before she got the book adaptation treatment. And EW has an exclusive preview. Credit: Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Its a hockey season filled with victories and losses. Below, you could see an exclusive excerpt fromCheck, just! Sticks and Scones. Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Monica Smith

Exclusive preview: This sizzling debut unfolds a murder-mystery at a Long Island prep school

Now, EW can debut a first look. The novel follows Jill Newman during her senior year of high school at Gold Coast Prep. But now, shes getting texts indicating Graham may be innocent. Credit: Penguin Young Readers Weve got more for you. Then novel publishes Aug. 4 and is available forpre-order. Everything is a risk or a well-placed trap. But thats not how Shaila Arnold went. Thats what her death certificate says....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Melissa Mayer

Exclusive preview:Cloud Atlasauthor David Mitchell returns with a wild new novel

David Mitchell is moving toUtopia Avenue. My new novelUtopia Avenuegrew out of the aphorism, too, Mitchell said in a statement. Songs (mostly) use language, but music plugs directly into something below or above language. Credit: Paul Stuart Is it possible to dance about architecture after all?Utopia Avenueis my rather hefty stab at an answer. Thank you in advance if you read it. I hope you enjoy the ride. Random House...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Martin Davila

Exclusive Q&A: Lauren Graham on Broadway, 'Gilmore' movie, and her big TV comeback

), her forthcoming ABC comedy (its notMen in Trees 2.0! ), and a possible return to Stars Hollow (keep hope alive!). AUSIELLO: So, Broadway… Are you excited? LAUREN GRAHAM:It is really exciting. And honestly, theres not a day that I go to work and dont feel it. There are so many things you hope willfeellike something in showbiz, especially. Theres no big plan. I started working on it, just as a project, and I really loved it....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · David Mccann DDS

Exclusive: 'Damages' execs on moving to DirecTV and the Patty/Ellen twist that kicks off season 4

Will the shows producers be forced to make do with a smaller budget? Will the FX version ofDamagesdiffer from DirecTVs version? Daniel Zelman:Basically, the answer is no. DirecTV wants us to do the show that weve been doing. If anything, they want us to push what weve been doing evenfurther. Theyre encouraging us to be as bold as possible, which is something we strive for anyway. There have been no discussions about altering the show in any fundamental way....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Crystal Mitchell

Exclusive: 'Deadliest Catch' captains talk about 'emotional hell' of temporarily quitting beloved show

There was a lot of misunderstanding, Andy Hillstrand told EW. It got to the point in our relationship where something had to change and we just said enoughs enough. So we butted heads for a while. Hansen handed in his walking papers too because it was the right thing to do, he told EW. I told these guys a long time ago, its fishing first. We made a lot of fans....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Heather Woods

Exclusive: 'Glee' and Neil Patrick Harris to make beautiful music together

Remember that giant scoop I told you (viaTwitter) I had gotten at the Golden Globes? Horribles Sing-Along Blogdirector, Joss Whedon. In retrospect, maybe I shouldve called this particular scoop ginormous. I think its warranted, dont you? And yes, the part includes a little song-n-dance. The one possible snag and theres always one, isnt there? CBS has to OK its MVPs appearance on Foxs breakout hit. But at least sinceHIMYMandGleeare both produced by 20th Century Fox, theres no conflict on their end....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Tracey Knox