The Last of Usseason 2 premiere recap: Parenthood makes Joel an even less fungi

A spore grows in Wyoming as HBO’s hit zom-dram returns for its sophomore season. Liane Hentscher/HBO Joel acted out of love. He acted out of love. ‘The Last Of Us’ season 2 episode 1.Credit:Liane Hentscher/HBO And nothings been the same since. But Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) has other ideas. She wants to find the man who destroyed everything for the sake of one little girl. Pedro Pascal and Catherine O’Hara in ‘The Last of Us’....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Shelby Smith

The Last of Usseason 2 teaser confirms April premiere, glimpses key game scenes

HBO’s Emmy-winning series returns this spring. HBO Joel and Ellie will ride again this spring. Druckmann writes and executive producesThe Last of Usseries withCraig Mazin(Chernobyl). Pedro Pascal’s Joel Miller in ‘The Last of Us’ season 2.Credit:HBO “There are just some things everyone agrees are just wrong.” They’ll recognize some of the key sequences glimpsed in the new teaser. There’s also awards buzz around the show. Bella Ramsey as Ellie in ‘The Last of Us’ season 2....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Carla Guerra

The Last of Usseason 2, A24'sWarfare, andThe Handmaid's Taleseason 6 top this week's Must List

You’ll receive all three each week the trifecta of entertainment news. This HBO hit returns Sunday with a vengeance in more ways than one. Outsider Mitch Caddo runs the Passage Rouge Nation government alongside Tribal President Mack Beck. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey on ‘The Last of Us’; Elisabeth Moss on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’; Charles Melton in ‘Warfare’. ‘The Last of Us’ season 2, episode 1 scene.Liane Hentscher/HBO Will Poulter as Erik in A24’s ‘Warfare’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Edward James

The Last of Usseason 3 is official: HBO drama renewed to continue adaptingPart IIvideo game

They are now officially getting their wish. We look forward to continuing the story ofThe Last of Uswith season 3! Druckmann, who co-created the original video games, also had some words to share. ‘The Last of Us’ star Bella Ramsey as Ellie in season 2.Credit:Courtesy of Liane Hentscher/HBO We’re thrilled to bring you more ofThe Last of Us! And Joel’s past will come back to haunt him. I can’t say....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Chelsea Berger

The Last of Usseries premiere recap: Don't f--- with fungus

Welcome to the QZ. A smirking host speaks with a pair of epidemiologists about the possibility of a pandemic. (In a wry nod, 1968 is the yearNight of the Living Deadwas first released.) Nico Parker as Sarah.Shane Harvey/HBO It’s all quite portentous for today’s audience, who know exactly where this is all going. One question lingers: Would there be a cure if such an event were to happen? He scoffs at the idea....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Matthew Clark

The Last of Usstar Melanie Lynskey shuts down criticism of her body in the show: 'I don't need to be muscly'

The actress has responded to a tweet from America’s Next Top Model winner Adrianne Curry. “Her body says life of luxury… not post apocolyptic [sic] warlord,” Curry wrote. “Where is Linda Hamilton when you need her?” Melanie Lynskey in ‘The Last of Us’.Liane Hentscher/HBO “I am supposed to be SMART, ma’am. I don’t need to be muscly. That’s what henchmen are for.” “Not the coolest or the toughest person. The person who knows where everything is....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Zachary Hutchinson

The Last of Usteam has season 2 all mapped out: 'We are all raring to go'

(WGAandSAG-AFTRAhave resources in place to aid writers and actors who are financially struggling through the strikes.) We are all raring to go. This is what we are born to do. Pedro Pascal on ‘The Last of Us’.Liane Hentscher/HBO Otherwise, why the hell would we do this insane job? I can assure you it’s not for money." Season 1 was based on the 2013 video game of the same name. Bella Ramsey’s Ellie in ‘The Last of Us’ season 1 finale....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Jeffrey Gardner

The Last Showgirlwriter on that ambiguous ending, casting Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis' unscripted dance, and more

Playwright Kate Gertsen answers our burning questions and teases director Gia Coppola’s surprising idea for a sequel. Roadside Attractions / courtesy Everett Collection Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Last Showgirl. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First, have you heard from any former Showgirls about the movie? Pamela Anderson in ‘The Last Showgirl’.Credit:Roadside Attractions / courtesy Everett Collection I really loved meeting her. What do you remember most from your time researching? That dance in and of itself is really glorious to me....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Kristin Miller

The Last Thing He Told Meseason 2, based on upcoming book sequel, is a go at Apple TV+

Ok, so maybe it wasn’t thelastthing he told her. A second season ofThe Last Thing He Told Mehas been ordered at Apple TV+. “What I will say is, I had no intention of writing a sequel. Jennifer Garner in ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’.Saeed Adyani/Apple TV+ I had no intention of it when I was writing the first one. It was closed for me,” she said at the time....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Allison Moore

The Legend of Zeldadirector is aiming for a 'live-action Miyazaki'

“Maze Runner” filmmaker Wes Ball addresses his adaptation of the beloved video game. I’ve always said, I would love to see a live-action Miyazaki. That wonder and whimsy that he brings to things, I would love to see something like that." Director Wes Ball and image from ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’.Marc Piasecki/WireImage, Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Nintendoannounced in Novemberthat the company is developing a live-actionLegend of Zeldafilm, centered on the sword-wielding character Link....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Gregory Montoya

The Life Listending explained: Does Alex really find true love?

Nicole Rivelli/Netflix You’ve heard of a bucket list now meetThe Life List. The journey sends Alex on a path littered with hardship, broken hearts, and new opportunities. Read on as we unpack its heart-swelling story, ending, and what it’s all trying to say. Sofia Carson as Alex in ‘The Life List’.Credit:Nicole Rivelli/Netflix What isThe Life Listabout? The last and trickiest is to “find true love.” Does Alex finish her life list?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Stephen Barr

The Little Mermaid's new songs first listen: Hear snippets of Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda's music

“I begged your niece for an autograph.” Menken describes it as “lilting.” Miranda suggested he slow down the tempo and throw on a dancehall beat. Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric and Halle Bailey as Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid’.Giles Keyte/Disney The pair tease a bit of the song on the piano, as shown in the exclusive video above. Menken says the musical sequence involves multiple stops as Ariel adjusts to life on land....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Jessica Daugherty

The Little Mermaid's Rob Marshall reveals why Harry Styles wasn't cast as Prince Eric

The director talks about meeting with the “Watermelon Sugar” and “As It Was” singer. “We met with him. What a wonderful guy,” Marshall says of Styles, 29. Harry Styles; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric in ‘The Little Mermaid’.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; Giles Keyte/Disney I’m so happy to have two young, new people in the film." Jonah Hauer-King, 27, ultimately landed the Prince Eric part opposite her. You believe the person." The film will open in theaters this May 26....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Michael Smith