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River Gallo and Dylan O'Brien discuss identity and the universal relatability of 'Ponyboi'

River Gallo wrote, produced, and stars in Ponyboi as the title character alongside Dylan O'Brien as Vinnie. The film, which won Best Narrative Feature at NewFest: New York's LGBT Film Festival in 2024, is currently playing in select theaters. The duo spoke with Yardbarker about expanding the short film into a feature, the concept of redeeming a character, why everyone can relate to this story, and more.
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Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda' starring Tessa Thompson gets October release date

Nia DaCosta's Hedda is having its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, which will run from September 4 to September 14. From Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play. HEDDA (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn between the lingering ache of a past love and the quiet suffocation of her present life. Over the course of one charged night, long-repressed desires and hidden tensions erupt—pulling her and everyone around her into a spiral of manipulation, passion, and betrayal.
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John Travolta surprises audiences at  'Grease Sing-A-Long' event dressed as Danny Zuko

John Travolta gave Grease fans the ultimate surprise last night at the Hollywood Bowl, who were there for the Sing-A-Long event. The description read, "Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs, and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars and Grease is truly the word!
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Florence Pugh and Melissa McCarthy are among those supporting Tiny Chef

The internet is rallying together to support Tiny Chef after Nickelodeon made the decision to cancel The Tiny Chef Show after three seasons, despite it winning an Emmy and Annie Awards. Now, the creators are sharing some answers in an interview with Vulture on what's next and the support from fans, new and old, as well as celebrities and studios. "We didn’t expect this kind of attention; it’s wonderful. I’m monitoring the YouTube channel.
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'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay weighs in on when Benson and Stabler should end up together

When it comes to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, fans are still desperately waiting for Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler to finally get together. As for star and executive producer Mariska Hargitay, she is giving her verdict on whether the iconic duo should end up together.  "Maybe on the last episode," she commented on the Call Her Daddy podcast. "I think that's when they should be together.” Hargitay continued to explain, "If it's right. We'll see when we get there."
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Jennifer Love Hewitt says she is "in my feels" about 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'

Ahead of Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's I Know What You Did Last Summer, returning star Jennifer Love Hewitt, who brings Julie James to life, is sharing a sweet note to fans of the iconic horror films. "As it gets closer to you seeing the new I know What You Did Last Summer. I am in my feels. That girl who stood on the road is so different than the one who gets pulled back again. But I love them both so deeply. Young Julie and grown Julie. I hope you will too," she wrote on Instagram.
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Brenda Song lists the actors who "really inspired me"

Brenda Song was recently presented with Variety’s Virtuoso Award at the Bentonville Film Festival in Arkansas and used the opportunity to reflect on her career. The actress's breakout role was as London Tipton on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, which ran from 2005 to 2008, followed by The Suite Life on Deck, and 2011's The Suite Life Movie. "That was the tricky thing growing up, being an Asian-American actress in Hollywood," she said, referring to the lack of representation at that point.
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Dylan O'Brien says 'Teen Wolf' will "always be near and dear to me"

While Teen Wolf fans were sad not to see Dylan O'Brien reprise his role as Stiles Stilinski in 2023's Teen Wolf: The Movie, he recently revealed a special tradition that he still has with his blue Beatles shirt tied to the beloved character. "That job will always be near and dear to me," he told Entertainment Weekly. "I still wear my t-shirt on every job. I bring a t-shirt that was the first one I ever wore on screen as an actor in my career. I still have it.
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Netflix shares first look at 'Black Rabbit' starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law

Netflix is giving fans a first look at Jason Bateman and Jude Law in Black Rabbit, which they both executive produced alongside creators Zach Baylin and Kate Susman. The rest of the cast includes Cleopatra Coleman, Amaka Okafor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Dagmara Dominczyk, Chris Coy, Troy Kotsur, Abbey Lee, Odessa Young, Robin De Jesus, Amir Malaklou, Don Harvey, Forrest Weber, Francis Benhamou, Gus Birney, John Ales, and Steve Witting.
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'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' star Pedro Pascal describes Robert Downey Jr. as "so immediately generous and inviting"

As we approach the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Pedro Pascal reveals that he has not actually seen the finished version of the movie just yet. "I’m getting an inkling of excitement because it seems to reflect what our common goal was, and what we want to share, which is all of our f------ hearts on a platter within this genre. You just never know if people are going to be disgusted by your heart or not," he expressed to Vanity Fair.
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Ron Howard's 'Eden' survival thriller releases first trailer

Vertical has shared the official teaser for Ron Howard's Eden. The film, which was written by Noah Pink, stars Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, and Sydney Sweeney. Eden unravels the shocking true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders who abandon civilization, settling on a remote, uninhabited island only to discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other.
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Netflix renews 'Ransom Canyon' for a second season

Netflix has just shared that Ransom Canyon will return for a second season! This is a relief for audiences, considering there were multiple cliffhangers in the finale. "I couldn’t be happier that Netflix is ready to get back in the saddle for Ransom Canyon," showrunner April Blair, who also executive produces, expressed to Tudum. "Our dreamy little corner of Texas Hill Country is full of stories still untold, and we can’t wait to bring them to our incredible fans. Get ready for another ride.”
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Watch the official trailer for 'The Strangers - Chapter 2' starring Madelaine Petsch

The Strangers are welcoming audiences to Venus, Oregon, for the second chapter of the horror trilogy. In addition to an official trailer, Lionsgate is also giving fans a way to explore the town’s history in an online Archive; the password is welcometovenus! On the website, you can even book from a selection of secluded cabins, using the code istamarahere at checkout.The Strangers are back – more brutal and relentless than ever.
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Eric Dane and Jensen Ackles discuss their highly anticipated action series 'Countdown' in new Yardbarker interview

Eric Dane and Jensen Ackles star as Nathan Blythe and Mark Meachum in Prime Video's Countdown. The first three episodes of the highly anticipated action series will premiere on Wednesday, June 25, followed by new episodes weekly through September 3. The duo spoke to Yardbarker about which new strength these roles helped them unlock personally, the many different dynamics on the task force, and smaller character details.
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Jennifer Aniston has been speaking with Jason Bateman and Charlie Day about another 'Horrible Bosses' film

Jennifer Aniston has many memorable and beloved characters, but she's finally revealing which one she would be open to revisiting, and it might surprise you.  "Oh my God, this literally came up the other day: Horrible Bosses," she told PEOPLE , talking about her comedy that came out in 2011. "Jason Bateman and I were talking about that, and Charlie Day has been talking about it a lot too. So that's something that we think would be super fun."
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Joe Locke describes the 'Heartstopper' film as more "grown up"

With the Heartstopper movie officially in production, fans are excited and eagerly awaiting new teasers about what exactly they can expect when it comes to the conclusion of Nick and Charlie's love story.Well, Joe Locke, who stars as Charlie and will serve as an executive producer, is offering a hint at its tone. "It is grown up more, but it's still Heartstopper. I think we're trying to really make it as cinematic as possible and finish the story in a nice way," he expressed to BuzzFeed Celeb.
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Melanie Lynskey reveals that there is a standalone episode of 'Yellowjackets' starring Jason Ritter

Melanie Lynskey just gave Yellowjackets fans a new episode to wonder about, one that involved her real-life husband, Jason Ritter. "We were staying there [in our Vancouver rental house] for Yellowjackets — or maybe it was when he was doing his episode, and I was doing something else. His lost episode, lost to time or whatever," the actress, who stars as the older version of Shauna, told Entertainment Weekly. So what lost episode is she talking about?
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The creator and cast of 'Pretty Little Liars' reveal if they would be open to a reunion

As more and more of the Pretty Little Liars cast celebrate the 15th anniversary of the beloved YA series, fans are definitely in their feels, but now that all these years have passed, there's one question everyone is asking: Will there ever be any sort of reunion? Well, Marlene King and the stars are finally giving their answers. "We always kick it around. I like the idea of maybe doing a movie or limited 10 episodes back in Rosewood.
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