Dennis Quaid recently took the theatre by a storm with his autobiographical film, Reagan. The actor is one of the most celebrated Hollywood celebrities who established his credibility via a plethora of movies.
Quaid once attributed The Parent Trap as giving his career a second chance or a turnover. The hilarious family movie has since then been regarded as a classic, one which launched Lindsay Lohan too. However, despite its popularity the senior actor revealed he wasn’t interested in a sequel. The reason however is not with the movie itself rather it’s because one absent cast member.
In honor of the dearly departed
Dennis Quaid cemented his worth in Tinseltown by appearing in a wide range of films. The actor rose to fame with movies like Breaking Away, The Right Stuff, The Big Easy, Innerspace, and more. Recently, the actor once again appeared on the big screen but...
Quaid once attributed The Parent Trap as giving his career a second chance or a turnover. The hilarious family movie has since then been regarded as a classic, one which launched Lindsay Lohan too. However, despite its popularity the senior actor revealed he wasn’t interested in a sequel. The reason however is not with the movie itself rather it’s because one absent cast member.
In honor of the dearly departed
Dennis Quaid cemented his worth in Tinseltown by appearing in a wide range of films. The actor rose to fame with movies like Breaking Away, The Right Stuff, The Big Easy, Innerspace, and more. Recently, the actor once again appeared on the big screen but...
- 10/7/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
The Bold and the Beautiful (B&b) spoilers for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, tease Ridge reeling from devastating news.
The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – The Secret Is Out
Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) may not have wanted anyone to know she was dying from heat failure, but then she passed out at Forrester Creations and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) found her unconscious.
A panicked and confused Ridge rushes Taylor to the hospital where he learns shocking information. Does Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) deliver it?
Knowing Taylor is dying could change everything for Ridge. He will want her to get a second opinion, which she has already agreed to do but if she is truly dying, he wants her last days to be as happy and comfortable as possible.
Also Read – The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers: Did Taylor Just Do Ridge Dirty?
Ridge is also faced with losing the woman he once shared...
The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – The Secret Is Out
Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) may not have wanted anyone to know she was dying from heat failure, but then she passed out at Forrester Creations and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) found her unconscious.
A panicked and confused Ridge rushes Taylor to the hospital where he learns shocking information. Does Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) deliver it?
Knowing Taylor is dying could change everything for Ridge. He will want her to get a second opinion, which she has already agreed to do but if she is truly dying, he wants her last days to be as happy and comfortable as possible.
Also Read – The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers: Did Taylor Just Do Ridge Dirty?
Ridge is also faced with losing the woman he once shared...
- 10/1/2024
- by Elizabeth Rose
- Soap Opera Spy
Actress Francesca Capaldi gave a review of her latest movie Stinky Summer in her new uInterview.
Capaldi discussed how her character fits into the plot. “I play Emily, who is the eldest sister in the family,” she told uInterview founder Erik Meers. “Emily is a little bit—she’s a rule-follower, she’s by-the-book, she’s a bookworm, and she kind of does her part to keep the family together as they’re all very busy and they all have very chaotic lives. So she definitely takes on the role of mom to her older sister and younger sisters for sure.”
As overview for the movie, Capaldi explained, “It is a super fun one about a girl and…a skunk who kind of crash the party as she’s on the way to summer camp.”
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Capaldi discussed how her character fits into the plot. “I play Emily, who is the eldest sister in the family,” she told uInterview founder Erik Meers. “Emily is a little bit—she’s a rule-follower, she’s by-the-book, she’s a bookworm, and she kind of does her part to keep the family together as they’re all very busy and they all have very chaotic lives. So she definitely takes on the role of mom to her older sister and younger sisters for sure.”
As overview for the movie, Capaldi explained, “It is a super fun one about a girl and…a skunk who kind of crash the party as she’s on the way to summer camp.”
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- 9/28/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Caught between the tendrils of “Swiss Family Robinson” and the fish-out-water jokes that make “The Parent Trap” legendary, Ant Timpson’s “Bookworm” should be celebrated as an instant classic. That’s true not just for fans of the old-fashioned family adventure genre but for any cinephiles seeking a heartfelt father-daughter quest that’s drenched in sun, mystery, and fart jokes this fall.
For the visionary director’s sophomore feature, Timpson reunites his “Come to Daddy” cohorts to tremendous, even dazzling effect. The filmmaker once again collaborates with star Elijah Wood, writer Toby Harvard, and cinematographer Dan Katz — this time for a kid-friendly romp hunting a local legend through the director’s native New Zealand wilderness. You can watch the stunning trailer above, which IndieWire exclusively debuts ahead of the film’s U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 22.
Opposite newcomer Nell Fisher (soon to be seen in “Stranger Things” Season 5) as the unstoppable Mildred,...
For the visionary director’s sophomore feature, Timpson reunites his “Come to Daddy” cohorts to tremendous, even dazzling effect. The filmmaker once again collaborates with star Elijah Wood, writer Toby Harvard, and cinematographer Dan Katz — this time for a kid-friendly romp hunting a local legend through the director’s native New Zealand wilderness. You can watch the stunning trailer above, which IndieWire exclusively debuts ahead of the film’s U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 22.
Opposite newcomer Nell Fisher (soon to be seen in “Stranger Things” Season 5) as the unstoppable Mildred,...
- 9/18/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
As much as his costars Lindsay Lohan and Lisa Ann Walter have voiced enthusiasm for a sequel to 1998’s “The Parent Trap,” Dennis Quaid isn’t sure it’s something he’d want to do following the death of Natasha Richardson. When asked if he would work with Lohan again, Quaid told “Entertainment Tonight,” “I would.”
“I’d love it,” Quaid continued, but added, “You know, I don’t know if we could do ‘Parent Trap 2.’ Because who wants to touch that? Natasha’s not here.”
Natasha Richardson, who starred in “The Parent Trap” as Lohan’s mother and Quaid’s ex-wife Elizabeth, and whom the twins played by Lohan look to reunite with their dad, died in 2009 following a ski accident.
Quaid’s comments came as part of a career retrospective with “Entertainment Tonight,” in which Quaid looked back at interviews he’d done with the entertainment program throughout his career,...
“I’d love it,” Quaid continued, but added, “You know, I don’t know if we could do ‘Parent Trap 2.’ Because who wants to touch that? Natasha’s not here.”
Natasha Richardson, who starred in “The Parent Trap” as Lohan’s mother and Quaid’s ex-wife Elizabeth, and whom the twins played by Lohan look to reunite with their dad, died in 2009 following a ski accident.
Quaid’s comments came as part of a career retrospective with “Entertainment Tonight,” in which Quaid looked back at interviews he’d done with the entertainment program throughout his career,...
- 9/14/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
I once thought the European mind couldn’t comprehend Dinner for Schmucks. I now know how wrong I was.
14 ‘Dinner for Schmucks’ (2010)
The 1998 French film Le Dîner de Cons (“dinner of fools”) won a ton of awards and sparked three different Indian adaptations: 2007’s Hindi-language Bheja Fry, 2008’s Kannada-language Mr. Garagasa and 2010’s Malayalam-language April Fool. The original film is based on a 1999 French play of the same name. When it was still a stage production, the title was often translated in English as The Prat’s Dinner or The Cunt’s Dinner.
13 ‘The Last House on the Left’ (2009)
The 2009 Wes Craven film is a remake of a 1972 Wes Craven film, which in turn was based on the 1960 Swedish film Jungfrukällan (“the virgin spring”). That film was actually based on a 13th-century Scandinavian ballad, “Töres döttrar i Wänge,” a real mindfreak about the tragic origin of a local Swedish church.
14 ‘Dinner for Schmucks’ (2010)
The 1998 French film Le Dîner de Cons (“dinner of fools”) won a ton of awards and sparked three different Indian adaptations: 2007’s Hindi-language Bheja Fry, 2008’s Kannada-language Mr. Garagasa and 2010’s Malayalam-language April Fool. The original film is based on a 1999 French play of the same name. When it was still a stage production, the title was often translated in English as The Prat’s Dinner or The Cunt’s Dinner.
13 ‘The Last House on the Left’ (2009)
The 2009 Wes Craven film is a remake of a 1972 Wes Craven film, which in turn was based on the 1960 Swedish film Jungfrukällan (“the virgin spring”). That film was actually based on a 13th-century Scandinavian ballad, “Töres döttrar i Wänge,” a real mindfreak about the tragic origin of a local Swedish church.
- 9/10/2024
- Cracked
The 1958 version of “Bonjour Tristesse” is everything Hollywood seems to be wary of these days: a notoriously mean, allegedly misogynistic filmmaker’s interpretation of a book written by and about a French teenage girl. “He used me like a Kleenex and then threw me away,” Jean Seberg said of director Otto Preminger. Well, get out your hankies for a more sensitive (and plenty chic) take, one that asks: What might an adaptation of “Bonjour Tristesse” look like if it were a woman interpreting Françoise Sagan’s words? Better yet, how might it feel?
Montreal-born writer-director Durga Chew-Bose offers an impressionistic retelling, emphasizing tactile details: the way the Côte d’Azur sun hits the skin, the relief of sitting before an open icebox on a hot summer night, the smell of Dad’s aftershave. While promising, Chew-Bose’s attractive but ultimately hollow debut offers audiences a vicarious vacation to the south of France,...
Montreal-born writer-director Durga Chew-Bose offers an impressionistic retelling, emphasizing tactile details: the way the Côte d’Azur sun hits the skin, the relief of sitting before an open icebox on a hot summer night, the smell of Dad’s aftershave. While promising, Chew-Bose’s attractive but ultimately hollow debut offers audiences a vicarious vacation to the south of France,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
After doing battle with Michael Myers, alien Jon Stewart and the concept of not having sex for just over a month, Josh Hartnett’s latest role finds him struggling against the confines of a pop-music concert. In M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap, Hartnett plays a serial killer known as “The Butcher” who takes his daughter to a “Lady Raven” show, only to discover that the entire event is part of a police ploy to snare him.
Now that the movie is available on VOD, more people are discovering that the movie is actually quite funny — and also deeply relatable for any parent who’s ever taken their kid to a concert only to severely embarrass them.
In addition to the objectively ridiculous plot line, the movie does feature some overtly comic scenes, including a brief tension-cutting moment in which Kid Cudi’s flamboyant rapper character “The Thinker” pauses to make...
Now that the movie is available on VOD, more people are discovering that the movie is actually quite funny — and also deeply relatable for any parent who’s ever taken their kid to a concert only to severely embarrass them.
In addition to the objectively ridiculous plot line, the movie does feature some overtly comic scenes, including a brief tension-cutting moment in which Kid Cudi’s flamboyant rapper character “The Thinker” pauses to make...
- 9/2/2024
- Cracked
Dennis Quaid, who starred in the 1998 film in which he played one of two twins brought together to love each other, has expressed his excitement for a revival of The Parent Trap, the new generation’s answer to the 1961 Disney classic.
He was concerned, though, about how a makeover could and ought to be carried out without his late co-star, the 45-year-old English actress Natasha Richardson, who passed away in 2009 after a skiing accident.
Quaid’s answer to Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film Reagan showed just how large her loss still loomed in his heart. “That would be fantastic,” Quaid said of a Parent Trap revival, “But Natasha—how do we do it without Natasha?”
Moments And People To Appreciate From The ‘Parent Trap’
In the 1998 sibling remake, Quaid and Richardson starred as the parents of two twin sisters, Annie and Hallie,...
He was concerned, though, about how a makeover could and ought to be carried out without his late co-star, the 45-year-old English actress Natasha Richardson, who passed away in 2009 after a skiing accident.
Quaid’s answer to Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet at the premiere of his new film Reagan showed just how large her loss still loomed in his heart. “That would be fantastic,” Quaid said of a Parent Trap revival, “But Natasha—how do we do it without Natasha?”
Moments And People To Appreciate From The ‘Parent Trap’
In the 1998 sibling remake, Quaid and Richardson starred as the parents of two twin sisters, Annie and Hallie,...
- 8/26/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
With Lindsay Lohan filming a sequel to Freaky Friday and the power of nostalgia at the box office, fans might be hoping that the actress revisits another classic – The Parent Trap.
The actress famously played twins Hallie and Annie in the 1998 movie, which put her career on the map.
All these years later, The Parent Trap remains a classic, and fans are certainly interested in revisiting the twins. However, Lindsay‘s onscreen dad Dennis Quaid had some reservations about filming a sequel.
Keep reading to find out more…
“That would be fantastic,” Dennis said when Et asked about the possibility, adding, “But Natasha. How do we do it without Natasha?”
Natasha Richardson played Lindsay‘s mom in the movie. However, she tragically passed away at the age of 45 in 2009.
The actor noted that the loss of Natasha “still breaks my heart.”
While her absence would make a sequel harder, Dennis left the opportunity open,...
The actress famously played twins Hallie and Annie in the 1998 movie, which put her career on the map.
All these years later, The Parent Trap remains a classic, and fans are certainly interested in revisiting the twins. However, Lindsay‘s onscreen dad Dennis Quaid had some reservations about filming a sequel.
Keep reading to find out more…
“That would be fantastic,” Dennis said when Et asked about the possibility, adding, “But Natasha. How do we do it without Natasha?”
Natasha Richardson played Lindsay‘s mom in the movie. However, she tragically passed away at the age of 45 in 2009.
The actor noted that the loss of Natasha “still breaks my heart.”
While her absence would make a sequel harder, Dennis left the opportunity open,...
- 8/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Lindsay Lohan wants the filming of Freakier Friday to go on and on and on.
The star of the much-anticipated sequel to the Disney aughts classic celebrated the last Monday of shooting, writing in an Instagram post featuring a couple of selfies that her “heart is so full.” She joined co-star Jamie Lee Curtis, who portrays her onscreen mom and shared warm memories of the final Friday of filming last week, in cherishing the nostalgia-filled moments.
“It’s been such a great time making this film,” the actress shared. “The wonderful cast, crew and everyone from @disneystudios have invested so much time and love into making this movie! Thank you to all of you!
The star of the much-anticipated sequel to the Disney aughts classic celebrated the last Monday of shooting, writing in an Instagram post featuring a couple of selfies that her “heart is so full.” She joined co-star Jamie Lee Curtis, who portrays her onscreen mom and shared warm memories of the final Friday of filming last week, in cherishing the nostalgia-filled moments.
“It’s been such a great time making this film,” the actress shared. “The wonderful cast, crew and everyone from @disneystudios have invested so much time and love into making this movie! Thank you to all of you!
- 8/20/2024
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Deadline Film + TV
There have always been concerns and mixed reactions when it comes to biopics, especially if the movie has any political narrative. Individual opinions of such impactful leaders can lead to a lot of backlash. Something similar is happening with actor Dennis Quaid.
In his upcoming biopic, Reagan, the actor is playing the role of the 40th President of the United States. This has sparked unease among the audience, who are worried about the nature and intent of the film. In the midst of this, speculations about the actor’s personal stance have led to him facing more backwash. But Quaid is not one to cower back; he remains firm in his opinions and does not fear being ‘canceled’.
A divided audience: Dennis Quaid on being ‘canceled’
His 2024 biopic features Dennis Quaid in the shoes of the famed President Ronald Reagan. The movie, not yet released, is already in fear of being boycotted by viewers.
In his upcoming biopic, Reagan, the actor is playing the role of the 40th President of the United States. This has sparked unease among the audience, who are worried about the nature and intent of the film. In the midst of this, speculations about the actor’s personal stance have led to him facing more backwash. But Quaid is not one to cower back; he remains firm in his opinions and does not fear being ‘canceled’.
A divided audience: Dennis Quaid on being ‘canceled’
His 2024 biopic features Dennis Quaid in the shoes of the famed President Ronald Reagan. The movie, not yet released, is already in fear of being boycotted by viewers.
- 8/16/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
Manny Jacinto will play Lindsay Lohan's husband in 'Freaky Friday 2'.The 38-year-old former child star is reuniting with her screen mom Jamie Lee Curtis, 65, for a long-awaited sequel to the 2003 body-swap classic as Anna and Tess Coleman respectively but the actresses may have left fans disappointed after they revealed Chad Michael Murray's character Jake won't be wed to his former classmate.Jamie told Entertainment Weekly: “Manny plays Lindsay’s husband. But that’s like as much as we can say."Lindsay added: “Manny is lovely. So funny."But the pair teased Chad still has a big role to play, even if Jake and Anna aren't together.Jamie said: “Chad is in it. And boy, oh boy, is Chad in it.”Lindsay recently admitted she "felt like a kid again" when she returned to the Walt Disney Studios set to shoot the film.She told 'Nightline': “Jamie...
- 8/11/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Somewhere deep inside Trap there’s a good movie bound, gagged and struggling to get out. It might be a grim comedy with something satirical to say about fandoms, drawing the line between the icky fascination with serial killers and shrieky pop idolatry. It could be something straighter and darker; a taut single-location claustro-thriller. Or it might even be closer to a heyday M. Night Shyamalan joint, which takes pride in a good ol’ fashioned rug-pull. But whatever it might be, that good movie never breaks free. Instead, we have an oddly inert wannabe nail-biter that diffuses much of the tension it might have mustered from its neat if improbable premise through a hokily mounted mix of cringe and perplexity.
Much of that cringe arises from Shyamalan’s nepo-tastic decision to cast his daughter Saleka as a Taylor Swift-level popstrel who behaves, and is treated by all, as a...
Much of that cringe arises from Shyamalan’s nepo-tastic decision to cast his daughter Saleka as a Taylor Swift-level popstrel who behaves, and is treated by all, as a...
- 8/9/2024
- by Dan Jolin
- Empire - Movies
Hayley Mills didn’t think she would star in a film ever again — but when M. Night Shyamalan comes knocking, you answer.
“It was lovely to be on a movie set again,” the British actress tells The Hollywood Reporter. “There’s more space, you can take deeper breaths… And certainly, on a movie of Night’s, you don’t rush.”
Most will know Mills as a child star, whose early career blossomed with leading roles in movies like Tiger Bay (1959), Pollyanna (1960) and The Parent Trap (1961). Now, at 78 years old, she takes a turn into a genre much darker: hunting down a psychopathic serial killer Cooper (Josh Hartnett, no less) who, upon taking his teenage daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert, finds himself caught in an enormous, FBI-orchestrated trap.
That’s the film. Trap is M. Night Shyamalan’s latest piece of work and, releasing in theaters on Friday, features...
“It was lovely to be on a movie set again,” the British actress tells The Hollywood Reporter. “There’s more space, you can take deeper breaths… And certainly, on a movie of Night’s, you don’t rush.”
Most will know Mills as a child star, whose early career blossomed with leading roles in movies like Tiger Bay (1959), Pollyanna (1960) and The Parent Trap (1961). Now, at 78 years old, she takes a turn into a genre much darker: hunting down a psychopathic serial killer Cooper (Josh Hartnett, no less) who, upon taking his teenage daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert, finds himself caught in an enormous, FBI-orchestrated trap.
That’s the film. Trap is M. Night Shyamalan’s latest piece of work and, releasing in theaters on Friday, features...
- 8/2/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In M. Night Shyamalan’s tense but psychologically spurious 2016 film “Split,” a group of young girls were trapped by a serial killer in a tiny, secluded room, and forced to figure out how to escape. Shyamalan’s new film “Trap” cleverly reverses that premise: A serial killer, trapped in a giant public building and surrounded by police officers at every exit, is also trying to escape — but do we even want him to?
“Trap” stars Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a firefighter taking his teenage daughter, Riley to see her favorite musician, Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan). As they work their way inside the crowded venue, Cooper notices police stationed everywhere, a lot more than usual, and given Lady Raven’s incredible popularity that’s saying something.
It’s only when Cooper makes nice with a friendly merch salesman that he finds out this is all a trap to catch a notorious murderer,...
“Trap” stars Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a firefighter taking his teenage daughter, Riley to see her favorite musician, Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan). As they work their way inside the crowded venue, Cooper notices police stationed everywhere, a lot more than usual, and given Lady Raven’s incredible popularity that’s saying something.
It’s only when Cooper makes nice with a friendly merch salesman that he finds out this is all a trap to catch a notorious murderer,...
- 8/2/2024
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Multi-hyphenate actress and comedian Lisa Ann Walter has signed with Gersh for representation.
Walter, one of the stars of ABC’s Emmy-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary, has earned a Peabody award and shares a SAG award for her role as Melissa Schemmenti on the show which is entering its fourth season. Her other credits include creator and star of ABC’s Life’s Work comedy and a starring role in Breaking News. She also has appeared on shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Las Vegas, Nip/Tuck, Glow, Grey’s Anatomy and 9-1-1. She also created and executive produced Dance Your Ass Off and has won celebrity editions of The Weakest Link and Jeopardy.
Walter’s film work includes The Parent Trap, alongside Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson; Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds; Bruce Almighty, alongside Jim Carrey; and Shall We Dance, alongside Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci.
Walter, one of the stars of ABC’s Emmy-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary, has earned a Peabody award and shares a SAG award for her role as Melissa Schemmenti on the show which is entering its fourth season. Her other credits include creator and star of ABC’s Life’s Work comedy and a starring role in Breaking News. She also has appeared on shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Las Vegas, Nip/Tuck, Glow, Grey’s Anatomy and 9-1-1. She also created and executive produced Dance Your Ass Off and has won celebrity editions of The Weakest Link and Jeopardy.
Walter’s film work includes The Parent Trap, alongside Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson; Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds; Bruce Almighty, alongside Jim Carrey; and Shall We Dance, alongside Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci.
- 7/24/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The ‘90s are back – also in Naima Mohamud’s upcoming “Halima,” produced by Finland’s It’s Alive Films, behind Oscar entry “Euthanizer,” and No-Office Films.
“It was a wild time. The hair! The clothes! I really wanted to go back to when boybands, Tamagotchis and popper pants were all the rage. And Aqua, the greatest ‘90s pop band in the world, [behind] ‘Barbie Girl’!” enthused the director, who used to be “obsessed” with its singer Lene Nystrøm.
“I tried cutting my own bangs and dyeing my hair with food coloring to rock her hairstyle. It didn’t work, of course, and the following months were agony. I got told off for wasting food coloring my mother needed to make Somali dessert halwa.”
In Mohamud’s partly autobiographical “down-to-earth dramedy about loneliness, childhood and conquering your fears” – currently in development and eyeing a 2025 shoot – it will be Halima’s turn to experience such “heartwarming and humorous” misadventures.
“It was a wild time. The hair! The clothes! I really wanted to go back to when boybands, Tamagotchis and popper pants were all the rage. And Aqua, the greatest ‘90s pop band in the world, [behind] ‘Barbie Girl’!” enthused the director, who used to be “obsessed” with its singer Lene Nystrøm.
“I tried cutting my own bangs and dyeing my hair with food coloring to rock her hairstyle. It didn’t work, of course, and the following months were agony. I got told off for wasting food coloring my mother needed to make Somali dessert halwa.”
In Mohamud’s partly autobiographical “down-to-earth dramedy about loneliness, childhood and conquering your fears” – currently in development and eyeing a 2025 shoot – it will be Halima’s turn to experience such “heartwarming and humorous” misadventures.
- 7/22/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Editor’s note: this list was originally published in July 2023. It has since been updated with new entries.
To quote Alice Cooper (and poorly paraphrase “High School Musical 2”), school’s out for summer. With Boppenheimer hitting air-conditioned theaters midway through July — just as countless actors and screenwriters head into the heat to join picket-lines in New York and Los Angeles — summer 2023 will no doubt prove a memorable one for Hollywood. What better time then to consider how the movies themselves represent the reason for the season?
The best summer vacation movies range in subject matter and can appeal to all sorts of different audiences. Kid-centric flicks, like “The Parent Trap,” and adult slashers, like the “Friday the 13th” films, explore the traditions and perils of sleep-away camp from spectacularly different view points. Meanwhile, road trip flicks, like the Audrey Hepburn-starring “Two for the Road” and Hindi film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,...
To quote Alice Cooper (and poorly paraphrase “High School Musical 2”), school’s out for summer. With Boppenheimer hitting air-conditioned theaters midway through July — just as countless actors and screenwriters head into the heat to join picket-lines in New York and Los Angeles — summer 2023 will no doubt prove a memorable one for Hollywood. What better time then to consider how the movies themselves represent the reason for the season?
The best summer vacation movies range in subject matter and can appeal to all sorts of different audiences. Kid-centric flicks, like “The Parent Trap,” and adult slashers, like the “Friday the 13th” films, explore the traditions and perils of sleep-away camp from spectacularly different view points. Meanwhile, road trip flicks, like the Audrey Hepburn-starring “Two for the Road” and Hindi film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,...
- 7/4/2024
- by Wilson Chapman, Alison Foreman and Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Lindsay Lohan recently told ABC’s “Nightline” that returning to the Disney lot to film “Freaky Friday 2” has her feeling like a little kid again as it’s the place where she filmed not only the original “Freaky Friday” but also some of her biggest hits, like her breakthrough role in 1998’s “The Parent Trap.” Lohan stayed in the Disney family in the years that followed with films such as “Life-Size” (2000), “Get a Clue” (2002) and more.
“I think really for me was when I went onto the Disney lot,” Lohan said. “And being back on the Disney lot because that’s not just ‘Freaky Friday’ for me. That’s ‘The Parent Trap,’ that’s ‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen,’ that’s ‘Herbie.’ It’s so many moments for me. So when I got there, I kind of felt like this essence of a little kid again.”
“I’m...
“I think really for me was when I went onto the Disney lot,” Lohan said. “And being back on the Disney lot because that’s not just ‘Freaky Friday’ for me. That’s ‘The Parent Trap,’ that’s ‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen,’ that’s ‘Herbie.’ It’s so many moments for me. So when I got there, I kind of felt like this essence of a little kid again.”
“I’m...
- 7/2/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Lindsay Lohan felt "like a kid again" returning to the Disney set for 'Freaky Friday 2'.The 38-year-old former child star is reuniting with her screen mom Jamie Lee Curtis, 65, for a long-awaited sequel to the 2003 body-swap classic as Anna and Tess Coleman, respectively, and she has been feeling very nostalgic about her Disney years and "emotional" reuniting with her co-stars.She said of recently returning to the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, on 'Nightline': “Jamie [Lee Curtis] and I have stayed in touch over the years.“You know how they say when you have a best friend or someone you’re really close with? If you cannot see them for years and years, but when you see them again, it’s like you never separated."Lindsay continued: “I think really for me was when I went onto the Disney lot. And being back on the Disney lot...
- 7/2/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Lindsay Lohan was hit with a major sense of déjà vu on the set of her upcoming sequel.
The Freaky Friday 2 star opened up about feeling like “a little kid again” amid the nostalgic experience of returning to Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California to film the sequel to her 2003 body-swap family comedy.
“Jamie [Lee Curtis] and I have stayed in touch over the years,” she recently said on Nightline. “You know how they say when you have a best friend or someone you’re really close with? If you can not see them for years and years, but when you see them again, it’s like you never separated.
“I think really for me was when I went onto the Disney lot. And being back on the Disney lot because that’s not just Freaky Friday for me. That’s The Parent Trap, that’s Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen,...
The Freaky Friday 2 star opened up about feeling like “a little kid again” amid the nostalgic experience of returning to Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California to film the sequel to her 2003 body-swap family comedy.
“Jamie [Lee Curtis] and I have stayed in touch over the years,” she recently said on Nightline. “You know how they say when you have a best friend or someone you’re really close with? If you can not see them for years and years, but when you see them again, it’s like you never separated.
“I think really for me was when I went onto the Disney lot. And being back on the Disney lot because that’s not just Freaky Friday for me. That’s The Parent Trap, that’s Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen,...
- 7/2/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
The first trailer for legendary director M. Night Shyamalan's newest thriller, "Trap," appeared to spill the beans about the movie's biggest twist. Josh Hartnett, seemingly playing a nice and caring father, takes his teen daughter (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert where fictional pop superstar Lady Raven (real-life singer Saleka Shyamalan) is performing. Hartnett's character quickly learns that the entire concert is actually an elaborate trap orchestrated by the police to capture a serial killer named The Butcher, who they suspect will be in attendance.
Oh yeah, and Hartnett's character? He's The Butcher.
As we continue to wonder whether Shyamalan is hiding an additional story surprise up his sleeve here, Warner Bros. has released a brand new trailer for the movie that showcases more of what happens after The Butcher discovers he's been cornered like an animal. I initially wondered if the concert might just be the setting for the first act of the movie,...
Oh yeah, and Hartnett's character? He's The Butcher.
As we continue to wonder whether Shyamalan is hiding an additional story surprise up his sleeve here, Warner Bros. has released a brand new trailer for the movie that showcases more of what happens after The Butcher discovers he's been cornered like an animal. I initially wondered if the concert might just be the setting for the first act of the movie,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
10. The Thing (1982)
You can’t imagine a list of the best horror movies in history without The Thing. Directed by John Carpenter, this brilliant film was a remake of 1951’s The Thing from Another World, but few people know about it. First, because Carpenter really made the concept his own, and second, because the original film was never exactly popular.
You can watch The Thing (1982) on Netflix and Prime Video.
9. Scarface (1983)
The original 1932’s Scarface was the pinnacle of a classic noir movie, following the same character on his way to build the most impressive criminal empire. But after Brian De Palma’s remake half a century later, barely anyone remembers the original: Al Pacino absolutely owned this movie. It’s his now, and who’s going to take it away?
You can watch Scarface (1983) on Hulu and Prime Video.
8. The Parent Trap (1998)
According to most people, only one director...
You can’t imagine a list of the best horror movies in history without The Thing. Directed by John Carpenter, this brilliant film was a remake of 1951’s The Thing from Another World, but few people know about it. First, because Carpenter really made the concept his own, and second, because the original film was never exactly popular.
You can watch The Thing (1982) on Netflix and Prime Video.
9. Scarface (1983)
The original 1932’s Scarface was the pinnacle of a classic noir movie, following the same character on his way to build the most impressive criminal empire. But after Brian De Palma’s remake half a century later, barely anyone remembers the original: Al Pacino absolutely owned this movie. It’s his now, and who’s going to take it away?
You can watch Scarface (1983) on Hulu and Prime Video.
8. The Parent Trap (1998)
According to most people, only one director...
- 6/24/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Bend the knee! This article contains major spoilers for the latest episode of "House of the Dragon."
Fiction has taught us that war typically begins after epic events and first strikes from which there's no coming back. "The Lord of the Rings" had the Battle of Helm's Deep usher in Middle-earth's second and decisive war against the Dark Lord Sauron. "Game of Thrones" kicked off the bloody War of the Five Kings after the one-two punch of King Robert Baratheon's death and Ned Stark's brutal killing, both of which plunged the Seven Kingdoms into blood and chaos. "House of the Dragon," however, has taken a noticeably different approach to its central Dance of the Dragons -- the civil war that's closer than ever to erupting in earnest among the Team Green and Team Black factions of House Targaryen.
Last season's dragon-fueled aerial battle between the two rival princes seemed to...
Fiction has taught us that war typically begins after epic events and first strikes from which there's no coming back. "The Lord of the Rings" had the Battle of Helm's Deep usher in Middle-earth's second and decisive war against the Dark Lord Sauron. "Game of Thrones" kicked off the bloody War of the Five Kings after the one-two punch of King Robert Baratheon's death and Ned Stark's brutal killing, both of which plunged the Seven Kingdoms into blood and chaos. "House of the Dragon," however, has taken a noticeably different approach to its central Dance of the Dragons -- the civil war that's closer than ever to erupting in earnest among the Team Green and Team Black factions of House Targaryen.
Last season's dragon-fueled aerial battle between the two rival princes seemed to...
- 6/24/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
For the last three decades, the multi-hyphenate Lisa Ann Walter, who began her career in stand-up comedy, made her mark as a character actor in films such as Bruce Almighty, Eddie and Shall We Dance? However, for most millennials, Walter is best known for playing Chessy, the beloved nanny in Nancy Meyer’s The Parent Trap. These days, nearly a quarter of a century later, Walter has emerged in the spotlight on ABC’s award-winning mockumentary Abbott Elementary, where she plays the Italian-American spitfire Melissa Schemmenti, a second and third-grade teacher at an underfunded Philadelphia public school. Here, she discusses the joys of playing the elementary school teacher and her own educational upbringing.
Deadline: You’ve returned to doing stand-up recently. How has it been going back on stage versus being behind the camera on Abbott Elementary?
Lisa Ann Walter: I was a stage actress first in musicals and plays.
Deadline: You’ve returned to doing stand-up recently. How has it been going back on stage versus being behind the camera on Abbott Elementary?
Lisa Ann Walter: I was a stage actress first in musicals and plays.
- 6/1/2024
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran actor Dennis Quaid has announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
Quaid, known for his roles in films like The Parent Trap and the upcoming biopic Reagan, shared his reasons for backing the Republican in an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Quaid, who had previously expressed reservations about the former president’s conduct, has now decided to support Trump and cited his performance in office as the primary factor. “As president, the only thing I liked about Trump was everything he did,” Quaid stated, with special praise for Trump’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic back in 2020.
The actor, who has described himself as an independent voter, said he initially hesitated to support Trump but has since changed his stance. “It just makes sense. I was ready not to vote for Trump until what I saw as — more than politics — I see a...
Quaid, known for his roles in films like The Parent Trap and the upcoming biopic Reagan, shared his reasons for backing the Republican in an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Quaid, who had previously expressed reservations about the former president’s conduct, has now decided to support Trump and cited his performance in office as the primary factor. “As president, the only thing I liked about Trump was everything he did,” Quaid stated, with special praise for Trump’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic back in 2020.
The actor, who has described himself as an independent voter, said he initially hesitated to support Trump but has since changed his stance. “It just makes sense. I was ready not to vote for Trump until what I saw as — more than politics — I see a...
- 5/30/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
The cast of Abbott Elementary has been working hard at Willard R. Abbott Elementary, but no one more than second-grade teacher Janine Teagues.
The main cast has remained mostly the same since the comedy's inception.
Quinta Brunson stepped in a different light as we saw her work in her new role as a temporary fellowship in the school district.
This gave Season 3 a little twist, following her trying to adjust to bureaucracy and her co-workers' happenings.
The cast brings mightier humor to our TV screens each new season.
Meet Abbott Elementary Season 4 cast and characters:
Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues)
Janine Teagues is the main character of Abbott Elementary and a second-grade teacher. She always remains optimistic despite the school's underfunding and lack of essentials.
In season 3, she was offered a temporary fellowship at the school district.
Her mission is to help the lives of her students, and her cheeriness can...
The main cast has remained mostly the same since the comedy's inception.
Quinta Brunson stepped in a different light as we saw her work in her new role as a temporary fellowship in the school district.
This gave Season 3 a little twist, following her trying to adjust to bureaucracy and her co-workers' happenings.
The cast brings mightier humor to our TV screens each new season.
Meet Abbott Elementary Season 4 cast and characters:
Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues)
Janine Teagues is the main character of Abbott Elementary and a second-grade teacher. She always remains optimistic despite the school's underfunding and lack of essentials.
In season 3, she was offered a temporary fellowship at the school district.
Her mission is to help the lives of her students, and her cheeriness can...
- 5/29/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
Lindsay Lohan is one of the rare actresses who found huge success as a movie star when she was a little girl. Her breakthrough performance in The Parent Trap made her a household name and everyone was interested to see more of her on-screen. She was a Disney favorite, starring in many of their projects like Life-Size and Get a Clue.
Lindsay Lohan played twin sisters Hal Parker and Annie James in The Parent Trap | Walt Disney Pictures
She had reached the peak of her acting career with Freaky Friday and Mean Girls. However, her career took a sabbatical and she left Hollywood for Dubai. The actress reflected on those tumultuous days and why she had to make a significant change in her life.
Lindsay Lohan Laments The Paparazzi’s Obsession With Her Personal Life Than Her Work
Lindsay Lohan’s Mean Girls established her as a teen icon in...
Lindsay Lohan played twin sisters Hal Parker and Annie James in The Parent Trap | Walt Disney Pictures
She had reached the peak of her acting career with Freaky Friday and Mean Girls. However, her career took a sabbatical and she left Hollywood for Dubai. The actress reflected on those tumultuous days and why she had to make a significant change in her life.
Lindsay Lohan Laments The Paparazzi’s Obsession With Her Personal Life Than Her Work
Lindsay Lohan’s Mean Girls established her as a teen icon in...
- 5/28/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Lindsay Lohan has gained quite a reputation in Hollywood. While she has been entering the limelight in positive ways in recent years, there was a time when this was not the case. After her Mean Girls fame, she was involved in quite a few controversies that tarnished her image in more ways than one.
Lindsay Lohan in Mean Girls | Paramount Pictures
Before starring in the classic Rachel McAdams film, Lohan was regarded as a Hollywood sweetheart. This is why it is quite interesting to find out that she was almost sued by an Oscar-nominated actress after she decided to go back on a commitment.
During the filming of Bette Midler’s autobiographical sitcom, Bette Lohan walked away from the project, causing it to come undone, and the Hollywood legend looks back in regret.
Bette Midler Was Blindsided by Lindsay Lohan’s Actions
Bette Midler is regarded as one of the greats in the film industry,...
Lindsay Lohan in Mean Girls | Paramount Pictures
Before starring in the classic Rachel McAdams film, Lohan was regarded as a Hollywood sweetheart. This is why it is quite interesting to find out that she was almost sued by an Oscar-nominated actress after she decided to go back on a commitment.
During the filming of Bette Midler’s autobiographical sitcom, Bette Lohan walked away from the project, causing it to come undone, and the Hollywood legend looks back in regret.
Bette Midler Was Blindsided by Lindsay Lohan’s Actions
Bette Midler is regarded as one of the greats in the film industry,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Richard M. Sherman, a nine-time Academy Award nominee and one of the songwriting brothers behind Disney movies like 1964’s Mary Poppins and 1967’s The Jungle Book, has died at 95. Sherman died of age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills on Saturday, according to a Walt Disney Company announcement. Robert B. Sherman, the other half of the duo, died in 2012. The Sherman Brothers, who had a big fan in Walt Disney himself, won two Academy Awards for Mary Poppins, taking home the trophies for Best Score – Substantially Original and Best Original Song (for “Chim Chim Cher-ee”). Richard and Robert wrote more than 200 songs for some 27 films and 24 television productions, Disney reports. Their film credits include The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), The Parent Trap (1961), Summer Magic (1963), The Sword in the Stone (1963), That Darn Cat! (1965), Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966), The Happiest Millionaire (1967), The Aristocats (1970), and Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). The brothers...
- 5/26/2024
- TV Insider
Richard M. Sherman, known for songs including “it’s a small world,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “The Parent Trap,” and more passed away at age 95 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Richard Sherman was 1/2 of the famous Sherman Brothers duo that often worked with Walt Disney. Robert B. Sherman, Richard’s brother, passed away in 2012.
The duo started working for Disney after they created a song for Annette Funicello in 1958. From there, they created songs for many popular Disney films and wrote the “Small World” song for the “It’s a Small World” attraction at the New York World’s Fair.
Together, the brothers won nine Oscars, two Grammy Awards, and over 20 gold and platinum albums.
Their music was featured in many films, including “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” “The Jungle Book,” “The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band,” “Mary Poppins,” “The Tigger Movie,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,”Victory Canteen,” “Summer Magic,” “The Absent-Minded Professor,...
Richard Sherman was 1/2 of the famous Sherman Brothers duo that often worked with Walt Disney. Robert B. Sherman, Richard’s brother, passed away in 2012.
The duo started working for Disney after they created a song for Annette Funicello in 1958. From there, they created songs for many popular Disney films and wrote the “Small World” song for the “It’s a Small World” attraction at the New York World’s Fair.
Together, the brothers won nine Oscars, two Grammy Awards, and over 20 gold and platinum albums.
Their music was featured in many films, including “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” “The Jungle Book,” “The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band,” “Mary Poppins,” “The Tigger Movie,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,”Victory Canteen,” “Summer Magic,” “The Absent-Minded Professor,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman, half of the Academy Award-winning songwriting team of the Sherman Brothers with his late brother, fellow Legend Robert B. Sherman, died today at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills at 95 from age-related illness.
Sherman was a key member of Walt Disney’s inner circle of creative talents. He garnered nine Academy Award nominations (winning two Oscars for his work on the 1964 Mary Poppins), won three Grammy Awards, and received 24 gold and platinum albums over the course of his 65-year career.
Richard and his brother were inducted as Disney Legends in 1990.
The Sherman brothers were perhaps best known for their work on Mary Poppins, for which they won Oscars for Best Score – Substantially Original, and Best Original Song for Chim Chim Cher-ee.
Another cherished song from the film, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, became a pop hit, entering the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, while the lullaby Feed the Birds became one of Walt’s favorite songs.
Sherman was a key member of Walt Disney’s inner circle of creative talents. He garnered nine Academy Award nominations (winning two Oscars for his work on the 1964 Mary Poppins), won three Grammy Awards, and received 24 gold and platinum albums over the course of his 65-year career.
Richard and his brother were inducted as Disney Legends in 1990.
The Sherman brothers were perhaps best known for their work on Mary Poppins, for which they won Oscars for Best Score – Substantially Original, and Best Original Song for Chim Chim Cher-ee.
Another cherished song from the film, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, became a pop hit, entering the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, while the lullaby Feed the Birds became one of Walt’s favorite songs.
- 5/25/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar-winning songwriter who partnered with his late brother to craft tunes for such Disney classics as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book, died Saturday. He was 95.
Sherman, who also co-wrote “It’s a Small World (After All)” — considered the most performed song ever — as well as “You’re Sixteen,” a chart-topper for Ringo Starr, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of age-related illness, Disney announced.
Members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recipients of the National Medal of Honor, Richard and his older brother, Robert Sherman, wrote an estimated 1,000 songs and music for 50 movies, and they were responsible for more movie musical songs than anyone in history.
For their work on Mary Poppins (1964), the Sherman brothers made two victorious trips to the Academy Awards stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, accepting the trophies for best original score and...
Sherman, who also co-wrote “It’s a Small World (After All)” — considered the most performed song ever — as well as “You’re Sixteen,” a chart-topper for Ringo Starr, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of age-related illness, Disney announced.
Members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recipients of the National Medal of Honor, Richard and his older brother, Robert Sherman, wrote an estimated 1,000 songs and music for 50 movies, and they were responsible for more movie musical songs than anyone in history.
For their work on Mary Poppins (1964), the Sherman brothers made two victorious trips to the Academy Awards stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, accepting the trophies for best original score and...
- 5/25/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Richard M. Sherman, two-time Oscar winner who collaborated with brother Robert B. Sherman on the songs for “Mary Poppins,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and the enduring Disneyland tune “It’s a Small World (After All),” died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills due to age-related illness. He was 95.
The Sherman brothers worked in a job that no longer exists: inhouse songwriters for a studio. In their case, the studio was Disney, and the brothers were hired for that steady gig after their 1958 song “Tall Paul” was a hit for Mouseketeer Annette Funicello.
In the early 1960s, they penned tunes for Hayley Mills in Disney films “The Parent Trap,” “In Search of the Castaways” and “Summer Magic,” as well as songs for “The Absent-Minded Professor” and “Moon Pilot”; Walt Disney, always aware of synergy, made sure his family comedies had a tune with radio-play potential. The Shermans wrote for...
The Sherman brothers worked in a job that no longer exists: inhouse songwriters for a studio. In their case, the studio was Disney, and the brothers were hired for that steady gig after their 1958 song “Tall Paul” was a hit for Mouseketeer Annette Funicello.
In the early 1960s, they penned tunes for Hayley Mills in Disney films “The Parent Trap,” “In Search of the Castaways” and “Summer Magic,” as well as songs for “The Absent-Minded Professor” and “Moon Pilot”; Walt Disney, always aware of synergy, made sure his family comedies had a tune with radio-play potential. The Shermans wrote for...
- 5/25/2024
- by Tim Gray
- Variety Film + TV
Richard M. Sherman, one-half of the prolific Disney songwriting duo The Sherman Brothers, has died. He was 95.
Sherman and his brother Robert were responsible for dozens of the brand’s most memorable cinematic songs. They were most known for their work on “Mary Poppins,” which earned the duo two Oscars, the soundtrack for “The Jungle Book” and “It’s a Small World.”
“Richard Sherman was the embodiment of what it means to be a Disney Legend, creating along with his brother Robert the beloved classics that have become a cherished part of the soundtrack of our lives,” Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement Saturday.
“From films like ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ to attractions like ‘It’s a Small World,’ the music of the Sherman Brothers has captured the hearts of generations of audiences. We are forever grateful for the mark Richard left on the world,...
Sherman and his brother Robert were responsible for dozens of the brand’s most memorable cinematic songs. They were most known for their work on “Mary Poppins,” which earned the duo two Oscars, the soundtrack for “The Jungle Book” and “It’s a Small World.”
“Richard Sherman was the embodiment of what it means to be a Disney Legend, creating along with his brother Robert the beloved classics that have become a cherished part of the soundtrack of our lives,” Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement Saturday.
“From films like ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ to attractions like ‘It’s a Small World,’ the music of the Sherman Brothers has captured the hearts of generations of audiences. We are forever grateful for the mark Richard left on the world,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Mother of the Bride is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by Robin Bernheim. The Netflix film follows the story of Lana Winslow as she is surprised, to say the least by her daughter Emma’s bombshell wedding at a resort in Phuket, Thailand. But the surprises don’t stop there as when she gets to the wedding she finds out that the groom’s father is the man who broke her heart years ago. Mother of the Bride stars Brooke Shields in the lead role with Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Chad Michael Murray, Sean Teale, Rachel Harris, Wilson Cruz, and Michael McDonald starring in supporting roles. If you loved all the feels and situational comedy in Mother of the Bride here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Ticket to Paradise (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Working Title Films
Ticket to Paradise...
Ticket to Paradise (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Working Title Films
Ticket to Paradise...
- 5/12/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Have you ever been captivated by the fiery allure of natural red hair?
Whether it’s a rich crimson, a blazing orange, or a sweet strawberry blonde, this distinctive shade is undeniably unique. Not everyone can effortlessly carry it off. However, it becomes truly exceptional when it’s a gift of nature.
Explore the Fiery Icons Nicole Kidman: A Natural Redhead Icon Lindsay Lohan: A Versatile Natural Redhead Actress Jessica Chastain: A Natural Redhead Who Owns Her Fiery Hair Ellie Kemper: A Charming Redhead With a Diverse Heritage Susan Sarandon: A Natural Redhead with a Timeless Beauty Madelaine Petsch: Overcame Bullying to Achieve Fame Isla Fisher: A Redhead Star With Signature Fiery Locks Karen Gillan: A Scottish Redhead With a Multifaceted Career Julianne Moore: A Redhead Icon Who Embraces Her Unique Features Alicia Witt: A Redheaded Actress With a Remarkable...
Whether it’s a rich crimson, a blazing orange, or a sweet strawberry blonde, this distinctive shade is undeniably unique. Not everyone can effortlessly carry it off. However, it becomes truly exceptional when it’s a gift of nature.
Explore the Fiery Icons Nicole Kidman: A Natural Redhead Icon Lindsay Lohan: A Versatile Natural Redhead Actress Jessica Chastain: A Natural Redhead Who Owns Her Fiery Hair Ellie Kemper: A Charming Redhead With a Diverse Heritage Susan Sarandon: A Natural Redhead with a Timeless Beauty Madelaine Petsch: Overcame Bullying to Achieve Fame Isla Fisher: A Redhead Star With Signature Fiery Locks Karen Gillan: A Scottish Redhead With a Multifaceted Career Julianne Moore: A Redhead Icon Who Embraces Her Unique Features Alicia Witt: A Redheaded Actress With a Remarkable...
- 5/9/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Lindsay Lohan has continued to stay in the spotlight thanks to her acting career, which kickstarted as a child actress in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Following her successful career as a child actress, she became a teen icon with her work in Mean Girls. After pursuing her music career for a while, she continued to stay in the limelight, be it for personal reasons or her comeback attempts.
Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron in 2004’s Mean Girls
Little did she know that jumping from one project to another would affect Bette Midler’s sitcom. The latter recently revealed that her sitcom, Bette, couldn’t really hit the mark, and she believes that the former’s exit contributed to its lack of success
Bette Midler Wished to Sue Lindsay Lohan for Exiting Bette
In a recent appearance on David Duchovny’s Fail Better podcast, Bette Midler reflected on a...
Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron in 2004’s Mean Girls
Little did she know that jumping from one project to another would affect Bette Midler’s sitcom. The latter recently revealed that her sitcom, Bette, couldn’t really hit the mark, and she believes that the former’s exit contributed to its lack of success
Bette Midler Wished to Sue Lindsay Lohan for Exiting Bette
In a recent appearance on David Duchovny’s Fail Better podcast, Bette Midler reflected on a...
- 5/8/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world, as Freeform celebrates 30 Days of Disney with legendary Disney films starting June 1. Viewers can relive their childhood with films from the full Disney catalog, including Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out, National Treasure, Avatar, Spider-Man (2002), and many more.
The programming event will also feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film Lightyear. Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s Soul and Disney Animation’s Fantasia (1940 and 2000).
Throughout each week in June, fans can reminisce with special summer marathons that will stir up fond memories and reconnect them with the films they cherish.
During the first weekend of June, you can check out your Disney “faves” with classic films like Disney Animation’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid (1989). During the second weekend, check out your Pixar faves with movies like Inside Out, Coco, and Cars.
Celebrate...
The programming event will also feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film Lightyear. Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s Soul and Disney Animation’s Fantasia (1940 and 2000).
Throughout each week in June, fans can reminisce with special summer marathons that will stir up fond memories and reconnect them with the films they cherish.
During the first weekend of June, you can check out your Disney “faves” with classic films like Disney Animation’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid (1989). During the second weekend, check out your Pixar faves with movies like Inside Out, Coco, and Cars.
Celebrate...
- 5/1/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
There is not a more divisive filmmaker working today than M. Night Shyamalan. Everyone can basically agree that his 1999 breakthrough "The Sixth Sense" is a supernatural classic, but after that? Slip on the brass knuckles and get ready to rumble. Shyamalan's early 2000s hits "Unbreakable" and "Signs," along with his 2017 comeback "Split," generate the least amount of friction, but aside from those three, it's so very on. You'll hear reasonable defenses for just about all of his films (save for the singularly atrocious "The Last Airbender"). While it's hard to sway folks on a movie as wackadoodle as "The Happening," it is only a good thing to have a major filmmaker knocking out provocative original movies for major studios.
Shyamalan's latest provocation, "Trap," will be his first project under his first-look deal with Warner Bros., and as is typically the case with a new Shyamalan movie, we know next to nothing about it.
Shyamalan's latest provocation, "Trap," will be his first project under his first-look deal with Warner Bros., and as is typically the case with a new Shyamalan movie, we know next to nothing about it.
- 4/10/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Lisa Ann Walter admitted that Abbott Elementary being renewed for a fourth season was the first time she’s honestly felt “safe” in her acting career.
Though the actress is known for her beloved character Chessy in 1998’s The Parent Trap, she said in an interview with People magazine, “Just because you’re in a movie doesn’t mean you’re rich.
“I wasn’t a star. I was the woman that made you cry in The Parent Trap, and you’re still looking for a job the next week,” Walter explained. “So honestly, feeling safe? The season four pickup of Abbott.”
The actress shared that her role as teacher Melissa Schemmenti in the hit ABC sitcom allowed her to afford to take her four children on their first major family vacation — a trip to Italy last summer.
“I had not been able to afford taking my kids on a...
Though the actress is known for her beloved character Chessy in 1998’s The Parent Trap, she said in an interview with People magazine, “Just because you’re in a movie doesn’t mean you’re rich.
“I wasn’t a star. I was the woman that made you cry in The Parent Trap, and you’re still looking for a job the next week,” Walter explained. “So honestly, feeling safe? The season four pickup of Abbott.”
The actress shared that her role as teacher Melissa Schemmenti in the hit ABC sitcom allowed her to afford to take her four children on their first major family vacation — a trip to Italy last summer.
“I had not been able to afford taking my kids on a...
- 4/4/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most successful Hollywood actors out there. That is to be expected from a star who has acted in a plethora of famous works, including the likes of Avengers, Lucy, Her, and Lost in Translation, amongst other famous works. But that doesn’t mean that she has not faced the odd setback. Even she has had to face numerous rejections time and again, including losing out on a role to Lindsay Lohan.
Scarlett Johansson did not have it easy
Scarlett Johansson was turned down for many roles in her early days
Before Scarlett Johansson made it big as a Hollywood star, she had her fair share of struggles in the industry. It must be difficult for fans to believe that the Marriage Story star found it difficult to catch her big break very early.
That is the the case with most stars though. It is...
Scarlett Johansson did not have it easy
Scarlett Johansson was turned down for many roles in her early days
Before Scarlett Johansson made it big as a Hollywood star, she had her fair share of struggles in the industry. It must be difficult for fans to believe that the Marriage Story star found it difficult to catch her big break very early.
That is the the case with most stars though. It is...
- 4/4/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
In his latest podcast/interview, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to film producer Helen Simmons about her short film survey that looks into whether there’s a relationship between short and feature film success and “3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life,” which includes:
Festen (1998) The Parent Trap (1998) Tree Of Life (2011)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
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Festen (1998) The Parent Trap (1998) Tree Of Life (2011)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
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- 4/3/2024
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
Freaky Friday 2 is officially in the works and a new report has revealed alleged plot details for the upcoming movie.
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are expected to reprise their roles in the body-swap comedy, a sequel to the beloved 2003 Disney movie.
In the original movie, Lindsay and Jamie played a mother-daughter duo who swap bodies and are forced to adapt to each other’s lives until they can reverse the curse. The leaked details of Freaky Friday 2 make it sound like a mash-up of Freaky Friday and Lindsay‘s other beloved movie The Parent Trap.
Keep reading to find out more…
Entertainment Weekly reports that the movie will follow Harper, the 14-year-old daughter of Lindsay‘s character Anna.
Harper is described as “a tomboy with a sharp sense of humor [who is] in a bit of a mood these days because her longtime single mom is set to marry British restaurateur Eric Davis.
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are expected to reprise their roles in the body-swap comedy, a sequel to the beloved 2003 Disney movie.
In the original movie, Lindsay and Jamie played a mother-daughter duo who swap bodies and are forced to adapt to each other’s lives until they can reverse the curse. The leaked details of Freaky Friday 2 make it sound like a mash-up of Freaky Friday and Lindsay‘s other beloved movie The Parent Trap.
Keep reading to find out more…
Entertainment Weekly reports that the movie will follow Harper, the 14-year-old daughter of Lindsay‘s character Anna.
Harper is described as “a tomboy with a sharp sense of humor [who is] in a bit of a mood these days because her longtime single mom is set to marry British restaurateur Eric Davis.
- 4/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Dennis Quaid is an icon, according to CinemaCon.
The annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners has zeroed in on the veteran star to receive this year’s Cinema Icon Award. Quaid will be honored during the Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The ceremony will also see trophies handed out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year), Joseph Quinn (breakthrough performer of the year award) and Dan Stevens (excellence in acting award).
“From compelling dramas to exhilarating thrillers, Dennis Quaid’s remarkable career is a testament to his talent and versatility as an actor,” said Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon. “His ability to embody diverse characters has captivated audiences for decades with his dedication to crafting authentic portrayals. He is truly a Hollywood icon.
The annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners has zeroed in on the veteran star to receive this year’s Cinema Icon Award. Quaid will be honored during the Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The ceremony will also see trophies handed out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year), Joseph Quinn (breakthrough performer of the year award) and Dan Stevens (excellence in acting award).
“From compelling dramas to exhilarating thrillers, Dennis Quaid’s remarkable career is a testament to his talent and versatility as an actor,” said Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon. “His ability to embody diverse characters has captivated audiences for decades with his dedication to crafting authentic portrayals. He is truly a Hollywood icon.
- 3/28/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Streaming services can help fans rediscover forgotten favorite titles and performers, and Lindsay Lohan has become the latest actress to experience a career renaissance.
Lindsay Lohan’s struggles with addiction nearly derailed her career in the mid-2000s, but the actress has put those issues behind her. Streaming has helped Lohan reclaim some of her stardom. In fact, according to new data from Samba TV, as reported by Media Play News, Lohan’s latest Netflix original “Irish Wish” has driven huge engagement numbers for the world’s largest streaming service.
Irish Wish” generated 1 million views in its first 72 hours of availability following its March 15 debut. Lohan’s holiday-themed “Falling For Christmas” also garnered nearly 1 million views in its first three days in 2022. Other hits from Lohan like “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen,” “Herbie: Fully Loaded,” “Mean Girls” and others are available on various on-demand streamers like Disney+. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.
Lindsay Lohan’s struggles with addiction nearly derailed her career in the mid-2000s, but the actress has put those issues behind her. Streaming has helped Lohan reclaim some of her stardom. In fact, according to new data from Samba TV, as reported by Media Play News, Lohan’s latest Netflix original “Irish Wish” has driven huge engagement numbers for the world’s largest streaming service.
Irish Wish” generated 1 million views in its first 72 hours of availability following its March 15 debut. Lohan’s holiday-themed “Falling For Christmas” also garnered nearly 1 million views in its first three days in 2022. Other hits from Lohan like “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen,” “Herbie: Fully Loaded,” “Mean Girls” and others are available on various on-demand streamers like Disney+. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.
- 3/19/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Lisa Ann Walter wants to collaborate with Lindsay Lohan!
The Parent Trap co-stars haven’t reunited on a project since the 1998 film. Lisa Ann, 60, currently stars on the hit ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary.
Lindsay, 37, recently featured in the Mean Girls musical movie.
During her appearance at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday (March 16), Lisa Ann addressed her desire to work with Lindsay again!
Keep reading to find out more…
“I would love to go back for another version of [The Parent Trap] — or if [Lohan] wants to come on to our show, I’d love that, too,” Lisa Ann told People.
Back in January, Lisa Ann said that she’d “love” for Lindsay to guest star a a family member of her character in Abbott Elementary.
“I guess we’d have to make her a relative since we’re both redheads — since I’m a ‘redhead,’ and she actually is,” the actress told Et.
The Parent Trap co-stars haven’t reunited on a project since the 1998 film. Lisa Ann, 60, currently stars on the hit ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary.
Lindsay, 37, recently featured in the Mean Girls musical movie.
During her appearance at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday (March 16), Lisa Ann addressed her desire to work with Lindsay again!
Keep reading to find out more…
“I would love to go back for another version of [The Parent Trap] — or if [Lohan] wants to come on to our show, I’d love that, too,” Lisa Ann told People.
Back in January, Lisa Ann said that she’d “love” for Lindsay to guest star a a family member of her character in Abbott Elementary.
“I guess we’d have to make her a relative since we’re both redheads — since I’m a ‘redhead,’ and she actually is,” the actress told Et.
- 3/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
To combat the ominous atmosphere of the Ides of March, Netflix has another Lindsay Lohan film, “Irish Wish,” which is now streaming. The follow-up to “Falling for Christmas” in Lohan’s deal with the streamer to make two films, “Irish Wish” focuses on love, luck and a little bit of magic in the rom-com that arrives right before Saint Patrick’s Day.
Lohan portrays a smart book editor, except when it comes to matters of her heart. It takes a wish granted by a mystical woman out in the beautiful Irish countryside to get Maddie to realize that what she hopes and dreams for might not be what she wants or should want in life.
Featuring music from Lohan’s younger sister, Aliana, and a guest appearance from her brother, Dokota, the cast is stacked with other familiar faces as well. We’ve rounded up the “Irish Wish” cast and...
Lohan portrays a smart book editor, except when it comes to matters of her heart. It takes a wish granted by a mystical woman out in the beautiful Irish countryside to get Maddie to realize that what she hopes and dreams for might not be what she wants or should want in life.
Featuring music from Lohan’s younger sister, Aliana, and a guest appearance from her brother, Dokota, the cast is stacked with other familiar faces as well. We’ve rounded up the “Irish Wish” cast and...
- 3/15/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride — unless, of course, your best friend gets engaged to the love of your life, you make a spontaneous wish for true love, and then magically wake up as the bride-to-be. That’s the pickle in which Lindsay Lohan finds herself in the upcoming romantic comedy Irish Wish.
Directed by Janeen Damian (Falling for Christmas), produced by Brad Krevoy and Michael Damian, and written by Kirsten Hansen, Irish Wish follows shy book editor Maddie Kelly (Lohan) on a supernatural, romantic journey of self-discovery. “She’s been ghostwriting for the writer she works for and she’s hopelessly in love with him, and she’s expecting him to love her back,” Lohan tells Tudum. But when reciprocation proves elusive, she takes matters into her own hands — only to find that romantic fantasies don’t always hold up to the harsh light of reality.
“It’s...
Directed by Janeen Damian (Falling for Christmas), produced by Brad Krevoy and Michael Damian, and written by Kirsten Hansen, Irish Wish follows shy book editor Maddie Kelly (Lohan) on a supernatural, romantic journey of self-discovery. “She’s been ghostwriting for the writer she works for and she’s hopelessly in love with him, and she’s expecting him to love her back,” Lohan tells Tudum. But when reciprocation proves elusive, she takes matters into her own hands — only to find that romantic fantasies don’t always hold up to the harsh light of reality.
“It’s...
- 3/15/2024
- by Anne Cohen
- Tudum - Netflix
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