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Don’t Be a Cotton-Headed Ninnymuggins: Check Out These 19 Secrets About Elf
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by spilling secrets about Elf for all to hear.Seventeen years ago, Will Ferrell stole our hearts and reinvigorated our love for maple syrup and smiling when Elf debuted in theaters.Made for just $33 million, the Jon Favreau-directed feel-good comedy went on to gross over $220 million and, […]
Continue readingWhen Robert Downey Jr. Wasn’t a Sure Thing: 8 Actors in the Iron Man Conversation Before He Was
Movie history is awash with iconic lines: “Here’s looking at you, kid.” “Go ahead, make my day.” “I am Iron Man.” And just as with the first two, that last statement couldn’t have been uttered by anyone other than the actor who said it, Robert Downey Jr.But it could have been, if Marvel wasn’t feeling adventurous and […]
Continue readingPreview the First Top Chef All Stars L.A. Quickfire Challenge Before Tonight’s Premiere!
The season 17 premiere of Top Chef All Stars L.A.is tonight at 10 p.m.on Bravo, and fans are sure to recognize some—if not all—of the contestants competing at another chance to win the title of Top Chef.Also returning are fan-favorite judges Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.Throughout the season, they’ll be joined by celeb […]
Continue readingPrince Harry and Meghan Markle Pitch Jon Favreau Voiceover Work in Resurfaced Video
Will Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pursue entertainment careers after their royal exit? Disney’s CEO wasn’t the only person involved in an “elevator pitch” meeting with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at last year’s Lion King premiere in London.In a new resurfaced video, the couple is seen chatting with director Jon Favreau at the event, as Beyoncé and Jay-Z look on.”Next time, anyone needs […]
Continue readingMissing Baby Yoda? Get Your Fix Right Here Thanks to George Lucas
Baby Yoda has been gone from our lives for far too long (since the season finale of The Mandalorian on December 27).Now The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau is here with your dose and what a dose it is: It’s Baby Yoda aka The Child with the man behind Star Wars, George Lucas.There’s no context, just […]
Continue readingJack Black Forgets He Starred in The Holiday: ‘Do I Have a Christmas Movie?’
With more than 150 acting credits under his belt, Jack Black has a hard time keeping track of his roles.In a video interview shared by Variety on Monday, the actor, 50, hilariously forgot about his role in the 2006 romantic comedy, The Holiday.When asked about his favorite movie to watch over the holidays, Black completely […]
Continue readingAll of Your Burning Questions About Baby Yoda Answered
Roll over Bb-8 and run away Porgs, there’s a new cutest character in the galaxy.When The Mandalorian launched on Disney+ on Nov.12, becoming the streaming service’s flagship series, the secrecy was intense and the stakes were high, as the Jon Favreau-helmed series was bringing the Star Wars universe into the streaming world.Alas, no one knew […]
Continue readingMarvel’s Kevin Feige Breaks Silence on Scorsese Attack: “It’s Unfortunate” (Exclusive)
In early October, Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese stirred up a storm as powerful as those conjured by Thor’s hammer.During an interview with Empire, the director shared his opinion that Marvel Studios films are more akin to theme park rides than cinema.”It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another […]
Continue readingWhat It’s Like to Work with Beyoncé: Disney’s The Lion King Cast Tells All!
The cast of Disney’s The Lion King is stacked with A-listers, but one cast member left her costars speechless: Beyoncé, who voices Nala.While promoting film, the voice cast haven’t been able to avoid questions about working with the performer, 37, or just what it’s like to be in her presence.As director Jon Favreau told Vanity […]
Continue readingBeyonce Debuts Breathtaking Music Video For ‘Spirit’ From ‘The Lion King’
We are feeling all the love tonight, thanks to Beyonce! During ABC’s “The Lion King: Can You Feel The Love Tonight” primetime special with Robin Roberts on Tuesday, the singer exclusively dropped the music video for her new song, “Spirit,” which is featured in Jon Favreau’s upcoming remake of the classic Disney tale.In the video, […]
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