Curious George was originally a character inForrest Gumpuntil Robert Zemeckis cut him: 'That monkey's gotta go'

Zemeckis and stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reminisce on the beloved 1994 film. Forrest Gumpalmost had a whole lot more monkey business in it. Curious George was a cartoon monkey on Forrest’s shoulder talking to him." Forrest Gump and Curious George.Paramount Pictures/Everett; PBS/Univeresal Studios/Everett Paramount Pictures/Everett; PBS/Univeresal Studios/Everett The beloved animated monkey first appeared in H.A. Rey’s 1939 short storyCecily G. and the Nine Monkeys. He didn’t, however, explain his decision to cut the animated simian....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Christopher Davis

Cynthia Erivo is off to see the Wizard in firstWicked: For Goodtrailer

Erivo and Ariana Grande were on hand to introduce the first footage of the sequel at CinemaCon. StarsCynthia ErivoandAriana Grandewere on hand to introduce the footage, alongside directorJon M. Chuand producerMarc Platt. Teasing the sequel, which hits theaters on Nov. 21, Erivo said, “I love Elphaba. Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda arrive in the Emerald City in ‘Wicked’.Credit:Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Want more movie news? “There’s no going back,” says Elphaba....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Lisa Todd

Cynthia Erivo slams 'wildest, most offensive' fan edits of theWickedposter: 'It degrades me'

The Oscar-nominated star also said she took issue with the “is your p—y green?” “None of this is funny,” Erivo wrote on Instagram. Cynthia Erivois defying gravity and fan-madeWickedmovie imagery. The ‘Wicked’ movie poster and the ‘Wicked’ Broadway poster.Universal Pictures; The Hartman Group Universal Pictures; The Hartman Group “None of this is funny. None of it is cute. Erivo’s message continued: “The original poster is an ILLUSTRATION. Cynthia Erivo’s Instagram Story....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Ashley Sims

DA seeks Menendez brothers resentencing in wake of Ryan Murphy show, Netflix doc: 'Our office got flooded'

LyleandErik Menendezmight soon be freed after spending 34 years behind bars for murdering their parents. “I believe that they have paid their debt to society,” Gascon said. Kochshared a statement withEntertainment Weeklycelebrating the development. Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez in 1992.VINCE BUCCI/AFP via Getty “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today. “I hope to see Erik and Lyle soon. Free from all of this.”...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Debra Compton

Da'Vine Joy Randolph recalls 'near-death' dim sum experience, grabbing knives at restaurant: 'This is it'

Because, like, why is everyone rushing in? But I was like, Uhh, thats not on trend anymore. We havent done that in a long time. Da’Vine Joy Randolph.Tristan Fewings/Getty When Randolph turned to ask what was happening, she discovered her pal had disappeared. Im like, Thats weird, she said. Then people start screaming, so then my brains like, Somethings going on. As diners tried to flee out of the exit, Randolph remembered looking for a way to protect herself....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Matthew Hall

Dabney Coleman, villainous9 to 5boss, dies at 92

His daughter Quincy Coleman confirmed the news in a statement provided toEntertainment Weeklyon Friday. Coleman won an Emmy for his supporting role in the TV filmSworn to Silence. Coleman, who continued acting until 2019, shifted effortlessly between serious and comedic roles. Dabney Coleman as Franklin Hart Jr. in ‘9 to 5’.20th Century Fox Film Corp./Courtesy of Everett And Ben Stiller recalled Coleman as the ultimate character actor. Dolly Parton, Marian Mercer, and Dabney Coleman in ‘9 to 5’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Charles Johnson

Dahmerstar Niecy Nash-Betts is 'skittish' about working with guns after brother's murder: 'I know the pain'

“And I said, ‘Okay, yes, I’ll do it.’ Then I looked at the scripts and was like,oh my God.” Her reaction wasn’t unwarranted. Niecy Nash-Betts in ‘Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’.Netflix She hears the fights and yells. She smells the acrid odors of dead bodies. Her calls to the police aren’t taken very seriously, despite her desperate pleas for help. Nigel Gibbs as Jesse Jackson and Niecy Nash-Betts as Glenda Cleveland in ‘Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Edward Blackburn

Daisy Ridley has a dark family secret in trailer forThe Marsh King's Daughter

The Star Wars actress plays a woman who was kept captive in the wilderness by her father. The force has awakened inDaisy Ridley just notthatforce. “What if the person you love the most turns out to be a monster? Daisy Ridley in ‘The Marsh King’s Daughter’.Philippe Bossé/Lionsgate The story is about the past coming back to haunt the present. The director describes the location as “beautiful and spectacular and very difficult....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Holly Fleming

Dakota Fanning compares 'easy-breezy' relationship with sister Elle toThe Watchers' sibling drama

Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Watchers. Its not like shes missing anyone back in the real world. Happily, the answer is no. Dakota Fanning in ‘The Watchers’.Warner Bros. Pictures My sister and I have such an easy-breezy relationship, Fanning tells EW. I mean, we’re definitely truth-tellers to one another. But you need that! Dakota Fanning (L) and Elle Fanning.Bruce Glikas/WireImage And I think we both appreciate that about each other....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Dana Murphy

Dakota Fanning recalls being asked 'super-inappropriate questions' as a child star

“The Perfect Couple” actress also worried about people “wanting me to fail or something.” Dakota Fanningis just 30, but she has decades of experience on sets and promoting projects. She has some stories. Dakota Fanning attends the Emmys on Sept. 15.Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty It’s like,Huh?" Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty She also recalled being asked, “How are you avoiding becoming a tabloid girl?” Fanning didn’t have what’s considered to be the typical child-star experience....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Mr. Austin Simpson

Dakota Johnson 'died' after mom Melanie Griffith brought upSocial Networkunderwear scene while meeting Barack Obama

“Shes just did a movie. Shes an actress too. She was in ‘The Social data pipe’ shes in her underwear.” Dakota Johnson; Melanie Griffith; Barack Obama.Michael Loccisano/Getty; Stefanie Keenan/Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Dakota Johnsonis looking back at the time her momMelanie Griffithembarrassed her while meeting former presidentBarack Obama. He was talking to her and she goes, Oh, Mr. President, this is my daughter. Shes just did a movie. Shes an actress too....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Michael Stone

Dakota Johnson suffers wardrobe malfunction duringJimmy Kimmel Liveinterview: 'It just fell off'

Well, Ill just hold it," the actress said, gripping onto her broken dress strap. Not even a wardrobe malfunction can shakeDakota Johnson. That is Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn inDaddio. Dakota Johnson has a wardrobe malfunction on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’.ABC The front of your dress just came unhooked, hostJimmy Kimmelsaid as they both began to laugh. Should I get some Scotch tape? ABC But Johnson remained calm and collected. Well, Ill just hold it....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Michael Foster

Damon Wayans explainsSaturday Night Livesketch that got him fired immediately: 'I snapped'

Cautionary advice from Eddie Murphy turned into a prophecy for the future “In Living Color” star. We gonna talk about it." “I felt like I was born to be onSaturday Night Live. “Mr. Monopoly” sketch on “SNL” starring Damon Wayans, Griffin Dunne, Jon Lovitz, and Randy Quaid.Credit:R.M. Lewis Jr./NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty So I was not nervous for the audition,” Wayans began. TheSNLsuperstar shared some words of wisdom when Wayans was cast on the show in 1985....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Cynthia Ellis