Hocus Pocusdirector reveals what happened during Leonardo DiCaprio's audition to play Max

Before he was King of the World,Leonardo DiCapriocould’ve been the Prince of Salem. He’s being offered a movie with [Robert] De Niro andWhat’s Eating Gilbert Grape.'" Ortega says that, while he was disappointed, he still met with DiCaprio. Leonardo DiCaprio at the 1993 Hollywood premiere of ‘True Romance’; ‘Hocus Pocus’.Ron Davis/Getty Images; Everett Collection “We shared a sandwich together. He was super cool. “He was adorable.” Doug Jones and Omri Katz in ‘Hocus Pocus’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Johnny Wade

Hocus Pocusstar explains why Binx the cat doesn't just talk to his dad at the beginning

“We were all watching it together last weekend,” Katz explains. “I said the exact same thing. Another surprising development for Katz? Jason Marsden reveals why Binx doesn’t talk to his father in ‘Hocus Pocus’.Disney (2) The fact thatnone of the OG child actorswho fronted the first movie returned for September’sAnne Fletcher-directed sequelonDisney+. “I would have loved to be involved. I hope fans will go see it. I know I will.”...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Penny Marsh

Hoda and Jenna unpack the rodent boyfriend trend: 'You should want to date Stuart Little'

Oh, what “Challengers” hath wrought. It’s officially Rat Boy Summer. Stewart Cook/Getty Images Want more movie news? Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist at the premiere of rodent boyfriend tribute film, ‘Challengers’.Stewart Cook/Getty Images Sign up forEntertainment Weeklyto get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. Or a sexy rat men. They’re one and the same," Hager explains. Josh O’Connor and his doppelganger Roddy St. James from ‘Flushed Away’.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; DreamWorks/courtesy Everett Collection...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Sherry Brock

Hoda Kotb announces she's leavingTodayshow to spend more time with family: 'I'm making the right decision'

BelovedTodayshow co-anchorHoda Kotbhas announced she’s leaving the iconic morning talk show. “As I write this, my heart is all over the map,” she wrote, perToday. “I know Im making the right decision, but its a painful one. Hoda Kotb has announced that she is leaving ‘TODAY’ early next year.Today Show/X And you all are the reason why. I love youandits time for me to leave the show.” “You have guts....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Jennifer Thomas

Hoda Kotb invites Kelly Rowland back toToday: 'She can share my dressing room!'

Kelly Rowlandis welcome back onTodayanytime after that dressing room debacle. (Fellow singerRita Orastepped in for Rowland, hosting with Kotb while Hager was away.) “Did I miss anything?” Hoda Kotb; Kelly Rowland.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images (2) Hager asked Kotb on Tuesday’s show. “I just want to say this,” Kotb said, addressing the reports of Rowland’s exit. “I have great love and admiration for Kelly Rowland. Hager said, “She’s welcome anytime.”...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Kristen Miller

Hoda Kotb surprises her former cohost Jenna Bush Hager with a visit toTodayshow

“I FaceTimed you today!” The former morning show host visited Bush Hager and current cohost Dwyane Wade behind the scenes. Some went in for hugs. Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager pictured in 2021.Credit:Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty See the post below. Kotb’s visit during the daily briefing meeting was a hit. “What is happening? What is happening?” “I FaceTimed you today!” Kotb’s final day as an employee at the show was Jan....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Rebecca Parker

Hold on to Me Darlingreview: Adam Driver hits all the right notes

Celebrities, theyre just like us! At least they want to be just like us. Or at least theythinkthey want to be just like us. Adam Driver and CJ Wilson in ‘Hold on to Me Darling’.Julieta Cervantes The biggest difference between the two productions is Strings himself. The protagonist was originally played byTimothy Olyphant. The rest of the cast matches Drivers game. Heather Burns and Adam Driver in ‘Hold on to Me Darling’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · William Cook

Holly Marie Combs says the young cast ofPretty Little Liarswas 'far more professional' than herCharmedcostars

“At that point, the web link was notorious for casting young-looking parents,” she continued. Combs' character was the mother to three children by the timeCharmedwent off the air in 2006. Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty, and Alyssa Milano on ‘Charmed’.Credit:Richard Cartwright /The WB Television Network / Courtesy Everett Collection Holly Marie Combs on ‘Pretty Little Liars’.Photo Credit: Adam Rose © 2010 Disney | ABC Television Group

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Matthew Armstrong

Hollywood's new Dracula is played by horror's greatest secret weapon

“I was sure it would be wet in the boat, a lot of hours in the night. “Dracula is the creature that they have to contend with.” “It was always about being a demon, because that’s what they call him. Director André Øvredal on the set of ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ with Javier Botet in full prosthetics as Dracula.Rainer Bajo/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment We just know that he has the ability to change into all kinds of shapes....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Dr. Christopher Conner

Home Aloneactor Kieran Culkin says he had no idea what it was about: 'It was the funniest thing I had ever seen'

“Ma’am, I’m 8 years old.” “I was at the premiere, and I was dying laughing. It was the funniest thing I had ever seen. Kieran Culkin costarred in ‘Home Alone’.Dia Dipasupil/Getty; 20th Century Fox I had no idea what the movie was about.” Banished to the attic, he gets left behind. Want more movie news? None of this was knowledge that the younger Culkin needed to play his part. The actor who portrayed Kevin’s pain-in-the-butt older brother, Buzz, apparently acted the part off-screen too....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Heather Allen

Home Improvementstar Zachery Ty Bryan arrested for alleged felony DUI and contempt of court

EW has reached out to a representative for Bryan for comment. Bryan wasarrested in July following police responseto an alleged physical conflict in Eugene, Ore. He was bookedon multiple charges, though he was later released. Zachery Ty Bryan.Lane County Jail via Getty Images; ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images “I could’ve fought it, but that’s more stress and drama. I got two misdemeanors and called it a day....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Pamela Barnes

Homer turns to conspiracy theories inTheSimpsonsseason 34 premiere clip

This time, though, it involves a community of like-minded, out-of-their minds Springfieldians. And a missing 150-year-old turtle. Did someone kidnap Leonard? Is this all part of a larger, insidious plot? Or maybe someone doesn’t want the mystery to be solved? “The truth is different these days,” Homer explains at one point. “It’s more of a hunch you’re willing to die for.” “What if the turtle was taken by a billionaire to transfuse his blood for longevity?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Ricardo Nguyen

Homicide: New Yorkreview: Grisly true-crime tales told with care

Netflix’s new docuseries from Dick Wolf revisits five notorious New York murders. Dick Wolf, the supreme ruler of theLaw & Orderuniverse, knows better than to fix what isnt broken. They investigate the most brutal and difficult murders. Cops on the scene at New York’s Carnegie Deli in ‘Homicide: New York’.Netflix These are their stories. The chung chung is implied. What makesHomicidean above-average true-crime experience is its creators eye for intriguing characters....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Alexis Stout