Ang Lee and James Schamus discuss NC-17

Its not like [this award] is going to boost our DVD sales. We had no commercial reason to stand up there today. There was no business pitch. Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images You see the precious, private moment in the performance. Visually, its astonishing. So I was aware of it. [But] he saw the cut of it and he said, Lets do it. He supported it.SCHAMUS:There was really no stress. I dont want to be picking fights....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Patrick Ellis

Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi': Three reasons we're into this idea

Fans of tigers in lifeboats, rejoice! Ang Lee is in talks to direct the long-awaited film adaptation ofLife of Pi. Were filing this one under: Well believe it when we see it. and that resulted in a hot pile of nothing. But Im encouraged this time for a number of reasons. First, Lees ability to blend the magical with the corporeal is definitely a plus. Heres hoping theres a market for two....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Alexandria Bryant

Angel Has Fallenlands yet another victory for summer sequels with box office crown

Banning has to clear his name and evade the FBI to uncover the real threat to the President. Ric Roman Waugh directs. Audiences are enjoying the film and gave it a solid A- CinemaScore. Simon Varsano/Lionsgate Faith-based flickOvercomerruns at third place this weekend with an $8.2 million debut across 1,723 theaters. Kendrick also stars alongside Priscilla Shirer, Shari Rigby, Jack Sterner, Cameron Arnett, and Aryn Wright-Thompson. The film is likely to have legs given that its earned a rare A+ CinemaScore....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Jorge Cooper

Angela Bassett hopes her9-1-1character Athena Grant finally finds closure

Warning: This article contains spoilers about Monday nights episode Foxs9-1-1. Athena Grant has been keeping a big secret from everyone. With his guidance, Grant was able to find her place in the world the police force. Credit: Jack Zeman/FOX Emmett was murdered while he was on duty and his killer was never found until now. Michael accused her of knowing somewhere deep inside that she picked him for a reason....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Andrea Woodard

Angelcast and creators reunite for 20th anniversary of beloved vampire drama series

In the City of Angels, the sun is shining brightly on Good Friday. “It’s good to see everybody!” “Look at that smile,” he says, gesturing to Carpenter with affection. “We just picked up where we were last time we talked to each other.” “Every show should be this fun,” she says. “We were so spoiled.” (We will get to that unmerciful killing later.) “It all made sense on paper,” says Whedon, 55....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Veronica Wheeler

Angelina Jolie talks secret wedding, adoption and her first time directing to 'Vanity Fair'

But there was another thing in particular that Jolie toldVFthat caught our attention: She doesnt watch TV! Yes, its true, shes one of those. I had the flu, Jolie explained toVF.I had to be quarantined from the children for two days. I was in the attic of a house in France. I was isolated, pacing. I dont watch TV and I wasnt reading anything. So I started writing. I went from the beginning to the end....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Kenneth Flores

Angelina Jolie: A candid Q&A

She’s a human rights advocate and, in summer action flick ‘‘Wanted,’’ a remorseless killer. He has impeccable design taste. And whenever he sees something he likes, he buys it for himself. Credit: PHOTOGRAPH BY VINCENT PETERS Mad, our 6-year-old, draws lots of war scenarios, she explains. Hes all into war and guns. I think its really good! Leave it to Angelina Jolie to drop the wordscuteandmachine gunin the same breath....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Emily Morris DDS

Animal Kingdom, Peaky Blindersstar among 3 actors cast inFast & Furious 9

Three new faces are joining theFast & Furiousfamily. Fast & Furious 9is slated to open May 22, 2020. Deadlinefirst reported the casting news. Credit: Mike Marsland/Getty Images; Rich Polk/Getty Images; Warner Bros. Pictures

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 33 words · Jessica Vazquez

Animal Kingdomboss discusses killing [SPOILER]

WARNING: This article contains spoilers about the August 13 episode ofAnimal Kingdom. Read at your own risk! (Even when she was behind bars.) Credit: TNT But whenAnimal Kingdoms fourth season saw Smurf get the news that she had cancer, things took a turn. Its the animal kingdom, not everybodys going to survive. We were feeling that we were repeating a little bit the Smurf stories. And that led to where we ended up....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Jason Hart

Anjelica Huston deals with loss and land battles in theTroubletrailer

Anjelica Hustons got trouble. EW has the exclusive debut of theTroubletrailer before it hits theaters Oct. 5. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You worked with Theresa Rebeck previously onSmash. Courtesy Paladin Theresa was the showrunner and was writing a lot of the episodes. I really liked how responsive she was to me. If I said, Theresa, I want a boyfriend in the show, she gave me a boyfriend. If I said, I want to make some money....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Timothy Fuentes

Ann E. Todd, golden age child star ofIntermezzoand more, dies at 88

Todds familyannouncedthe news on Sunday. She died from complications of dementia on Feb. 7. Some of Todds other notable films includeTower of Londonwith Basil Rathbone,Destry Rides Againwith Marlene Dietrich,Dr. Credit: Everett Collection Ehrlichs Magic Bulletwith Edward G. Robinson,Kings Rowwith Ronald Reagan, andHow Green Was My Valleywith Maureen OHara. Todd was born Ann Phillips on Aug. 26, 1931. She went on to work as a reference librarian at U.C. Berkeley from 1960-61 and then again from 1970-90....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Melissa Taylor

Ann Patchett spins a dark, compelling fairy tale inThe Dutch House

Deep intoThe Dutch House, Danny Conroy and his family attend a school production ofThe Nutcracker. The lights come up; he sees the grand setting for his horrific childhood, recreated for performance. In truth… any generic configuration of luxury from a distance felt like a window on my youth. Credit: Harper Thats how far away youth was. Patchett, nearing 30 years as a published novelist, has settled into an enviable groove....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Clinton Smith

Ann Wedgeworth,Three's Companyactress, dies at 83

Dianna Martin, one of Wedgeworth’s daughters, confirmed the news toThe Hollywood Reporteron Saturday. Wedgeworth passed away in a nursing home surrounded by her family. She is survived by Martin, husband Ernie Martin, and daughter Danae Torn. Over the course of her extended career, the actress enjoyed roles across television, film, and theater. She won a Tony award for her performance in Neil Simon’sChapter Two. Then they abruptly dropped her option....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Wesley Miller