Dick Van Dyke paid a pretty penny to play two roles in “Mary Poppins.” As part of Thursday’s “20/20” special, “Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic,” Van Dyke told Lin-Manuel Miranda that he asked Walt Disney for permission to play Mr. Dawes Sr., the banker, as well as Poppins’ good pal, Bert, in the 1964 […]
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It was cold as Hell in NYC for the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade yesterday but, along with that New Orleans and Atlanta Falcons primetime game, the ratings were hot for NBC on Thanksgiving. Along with a historic kiss, the morning parade saw the likes of the Grinch, Frozen’s Olaf, Tom Turkey, clowns, marching bands, a lot of […]
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A pair of powerful sequels — “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “Creed II” — are dominating at a robust Thanksgiving holiday box office, leading the way to a possible record-setting total for the five-day period. Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” is performing impressively as it heads for an estimated domestic launch of about $89 million […]
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Going to the movies is usually a fun event for the whole family. There’s a reason that movie theaters — filled with people talking during dialogue, overpriced food and snacks, and questionably sticky floors — have survived for so long despite all of our other entertainment options. It’s the kind of activity you can do […]
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Nov. 1 marked the first day of Retail Christmas, a two-month, holiday extravaganza in which all Halloween candy was rewrapped in green and red plastic. While wall-to-wall lawn Santas weren’t our cue to throw ourselves into the yuletide festivities, we do accept Thanksgiving as an acceptable kickoff for 24-hour carol radio and TV specials galore. […]
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2018 was a great year for the box office with plenty of record-breaking hits, but even a good year has its bombs. Here are ten of the most notable bombs this year, including one from the biggest blockbuster franchise of all-time. GVN Releasing “London Fields” — Budget: $8 million, Global gross: $295,435 This critically panned noir […]
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Reuniting with kin and friends only goes so far on Thanksgiving weekend. There is no safer haven from the eventual emerging family dysfunction than welcoming seats, a darkened room and a movie. In the name of family peace, here’s our weekend movie guide to help make the right choice for every predicament or mood: If you […]
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ABC has passed on a spinoff of The Middle that would have seen Eden Sher continue playing Sue Heck as a young adult. The network put the offshoot, Sue Sue in the City (with two “Sues” in the title) in development shortly afterThe Middle ended its nine-season run. It would have followed Sue as she finished college and started life on her […]
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With the arrival of Taron Egerton’s take on the rogue Englishman, here are the top 10 versions of an immortal cinema legend. 10. The One With Frank Sinatra Riding the success of 1960’s Ocean’s 11, Sinatra reconvened the Rat Pack for Robin and the 7 Hoods in 1964, which ports the story from Sherwood Forest to prohibition-era gangland Chicago. […]
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It’s not a stretch to say that “Dirty Dancing” is one of the most iconic movies of the 1980s — if not of all time. The 1987 drama starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze quickly became a cultural touchstone following its release. “Dirty Dancing” not only told a great love story through the art of Latin dance, but it […]
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Winter is coming. But no need to fret! With the chilly air, falling snow, and the holiday season comes a slew of exciting movies that are sure to drive genre fans wild. Whether you’re wishing for studly superheroes, family-friendly fantasy, thrilling sci-fi, or haunting horror, we’ve got you covered. SYFY FANGRRLS has surveyed what’s hitting to theaters […]
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Forbes unveiled its Highest-Paid Women in Music list for 2018 on Monday (Nov. 19), and Katy Perry claimed the No. 1 spot by accumulating $83 million between June 2017 and June 2018. Much of the total earnings came from the singer’s 80-date Witness tour, a direct parallel to when Perry topped the list in 2015 following her […]
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Robert De Niro and his wife of over 20 years, Grace Hightower have split, Page Six has exclusively learned. A source close to the couple confirmed that they are no longer living together. We hear that they’re expected to potentially announce their breakup publicly in the coming weeks. Said a pal, “They are not living together at this […]
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Can you imagine a world without Mr. Big? It sounds like the writers of “Sex and the City” definitely could, and they were planning to have Mr. Big (Chris Noth) die in the “Sex and the City 3” movie, which never ended up getting made. This is all according to James Andrew Miller’s “Origins” podcast. The […]
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Megyn Kelly is close to finalizing a $30 million exit from NBC, sources confirm to Page Six. The embattled anchor, who celebrated her 48th birthday Sunday, was dumped from her 9 a.m. slot on “Today” last month after questioning why it was racist to wear blackface for Halloween. And as she prepares to sign her exit […]
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Many red carpet events in recent weeks, for films from Sandra Bullock’s Bird Box to The Favourite, have been canceled due to the wildfires that are still causing damage in California. But the world premiere event for Netflix’s The Christmas Chronicles rolled out in full force Sunday at Westwood’s Bruin Theater, complete with giant nutcrackers and Santa’s sleigh. Amid the […]
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Steven Spielberg teased Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall about the beginnings of their relationship, actress Cicely Tyson brought more than a few people to tears while proudly clutching her Oscar and publicist Marvin Levy sang a few lines from “Hamilton” to an audience that included Lin-Manuel Miranda at a lively Governors Awards Sunday night in […]
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The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) has announced that historian and author Ron Chernow will be the featured speaker at the 2019 dinner. The moves breaks from years of tradition by not having a comedian keynote the annual gathering of reporters and White House officials. “I’m delighted that Ron will share his lively, deeply researched […]
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Taylor Swift has announced that she has signed a new record deal with Republic Records and Universal Music Group, her first label change since signing with Big Machine Records at the age of 15. Swift’s deal with the Nashville-based, Universal Music Group-distributed independent label expired this month. Swift made the announcement in an Instagram post that featured a […]
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The second annual Spotify Secret Genius Awards honored the often unseen songwriters, producers and sound engineers behind the year’s most-streamed tracks. However, they also highlighted one particular figure whose influence in the industry is anything but secret. Record producer and composer Quincy Jones on Friday night received the Legendary Genius Honor at The Theatre at […]
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