Fran Drescher onThe Nannyvirtual table read: 'We are doing this completely for the fans'

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How have you been spending your days with this whole pandemic going on? FRAN DRESCHER:I rescued a dog just days before the world went mad. I’m here at the beach with this dog, it’s just the two of us. It’s a lot of great bonding and training. She jumps on the bed and I’m okay with that. I’m trying to keep busy! We are doing this completely for the fans that have supported the show for all these decades....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Lisa Schultz

Frances McDormand-starringNomadlandto play Venice, Toronto, New York film festivals

Chloe Zhao’s new film to be launched via string of global screenings. Nomadlandis based on journalist Jessica Bruders 2017 non-fiction bookNomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century. Zhao directed 2017’sThe Rider,while her next movie is theAngelina Jolie-starring Marvel filmThe Eternals. Credit: Searchlight Pictures The American road fascinates me," said Zhao in a statement. “It’s heartbreakingly beautiful and deeply complicated. I’ve traveled it for many years and always hoped to capture a glimpse of it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Casey Villarreal MD

Francis Ford Coppola and Winona Ryder clarify account of verbal abuse onDraculaset

And Ryder agrees with him. Duringa recent interview with theSunday Times, Ryder addressed a rumor from her time shooting the 1992 film. Coppola, however, has now said that wasn’t what happened. Credit: Michael Tran/FilmMagic; Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images I don’t know what was said, but improvisation is a common filmmaking practice." In turn, Ryder corroborated Coppola’s version of events. It just didn’t work. I was, like, really? It kind of did the opposite....

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

Francis Ford Coppola talks 'Apocalypse Now' on Blu-ray

Image Credit: Stefania DAlessandro/Getty Images; Inset: EverettWe love the smell of Blu-ray in the morning! And today, Francis Ford CoppolasApocalypse Nowwill finally be available in the super high-def format. FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA:Its actually both. But its a misunderstanding that there are lots of versions. They were expecting a more conventional war film. Of course, my feeling was I made a film about a very unconventional war. But there was a lot of pressure to shorten the film....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Caitlin Moore

Frank McCourt: Regular guy, extraordinary artist

[/caption] Frank McCourts telephone answering machine message always promised that he would return all calls with alacrity. Of course, the man who wasnt home could have said as soon as possible. But why waste such a beautiful word? Credit: Lisa Schwarzbaum, left, with McCourt and his wife, Ellen And he told stories the way others brush their teeth regularly. And in that house,Angelas Asheswas born. I am blessed among godmothers....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Antonio Rush

FrasierandTaxicasts to reunite,This Is Usstars to sing for Actors Fund relief

The coronavirus shutdown hasn’t stemmed the enthusiasm for cast reunions. The cast ofThis Is Usalso will anchor an upcoming installment. On Tuesday night at 8 p.m. Credit: Getty Images (3) The hit family drama aired its season 4 finale on Mar. “They also validated my experience and told me I shouldnt have to be a ‘starving artist.’ No one had ever said that to me before. I chose to believe them from that day on....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Marcus Mann

Freddie Prinze Jr. joinsPunky Brewstersequel series for Peacock streaming platform

Prinze will play Travis, Punkys ex-husband. And theres still a bit of chemistry between him and now-grown-up Punky. This comes afterPrinze was cast on The CWsNancy Drewseriesbutdeparted the roleof the title characters dad. Desiree Navarro/WireImage; Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic In addition to Frye, Cherie Johnson will reprise her character from the original show. Steve and Jim Armogida ofSchool of RockandGrounded For Lifewrite and executive producePunky Brewster. Peacock will alsoreviveSaved by the Bellwith some of its original stars, like Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Wendy Dunn

Freeform announces 31 Nights of Halloweenlineup, with lots ofHocus Pocus

Summer may not be over yet, but Freeform is already getting ready for Halloween. Freeform is making the most of its exclusive broadcast rights toHocus Pocus. The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror marathon Freeform Premiere Thursday, Oct. 312:30 p.m. Edward Scissorhands2:40 p.m. ParaNorman4:45 p.m. Credit: Everett Collection; Disney; Everett Collection The Haunted Mansion (2003)6:50 p.m. The Haunted Mansion (2003)4:40 p.m. Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic12:30 p.m. 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest1:30 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Laura Mitchell

Freeform announces January premiere dates forThe Bold Type,Good Trouble, and more

Freeform has released its January premiere dates for returning seriesgrown-ish,Good Trouble, andThe Bold key in. Additionally, the connection revealed that new seriesParty of FiveandEverythings Gonna Be Okaywill debut with back-to-back episodes. Credit: Pantazidis Panagiotis/Freeform Eric McCandless/Freeform Eric McCandless/Freeform

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Stacey Stewart

Freeform launches #StayTheFFHome campaign featuring weekend movie marathons

Freeformwants you to say home. See below for the full schedule of offerings. Everythings Gonna Be OkayMarathon Friday, April 3 5:30 p.m. Episode #1001 Seven-Spotted Ladybug 6:30 p.m. Episode #1002 Greenbottle Blue Tarantula 7:00 p.m. Episode #1003 Giant Asian Mantises 7:30 p.m. Episode #1004 Silkmoths 8:00 p.m. Episode #1005 West African Giant Black Millipedes 8:30 p.m. Episode #1006 Harvester Ants 9:00 p.m. Episode #1007 Blue Death-Feigning Beetles 9:30 p.m. Episode #1008 Maggots...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · David Lee

Freeform's 30 Days of Disney programming to take viewers inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

The programming is loosely organized into themed weeks. Another week is Singalong Week, featuring singalong versions of the classic animated musicals. If you want a preview, revisit EWsfirst look at the attraction. Joshua Sudock/Disney Parks Check out the full lineup for Freeforms 30 Days of Disney below. Sunday, Sept. 1 7 a.m. Descendants 9:30 a.m. Disneys Meet the Robinsons 11:30 a.m. The Pacifier 6:30 p.m. Disney-Pixars The Incredibles 9 p.m. Disney-Pixars Monsters, Inc....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Christina Turner

French film icon Anna Karina dies at 79

Her agent Laurent Balandras confirmed the news via Twitter on Saturday. A legend, and an icon. Anna Karina died yesterday of cancer. Credit: Jean-Regis Rouston/Roger Viollet via Getty Images Writing these words is unbearable, Balandras wrote in French. Karina began her career singing in cabarets and modeling in her native Denmark as a teenager. She declined due to the part requiring her to be nude. Karina became not only Godards muse, but also his wife in 1961....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Kiara Horton

Fresh Off the Boatcanceled, season 6 to be its last

Season 6 of ABCsFresh Off the Boatwill officially be its last. The sitcom, which starsConstance WuandRandall Park, has been canceled. The success ofFresh Off the Boathas helped pave the way for inclusion throughout the industry. Byron Cohen/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Thank you to everyone at ABC and 20th Century Fox Television for going on this ride with us. said, And if you dont know, now you know. So upset that Im literally crying, she tweeted at the time....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Tanya Garcia