Jordan Moreau Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” is beginning its box office swim with $10.3million in previews. It opens in 4,320 theaters on Friday. Thursday’s preview haul is the seventh-highest ever for a G- or PG-rated movie. “The Little Mermaid” also picked up $850,000 from Wednesday early access screenings. Starring singer and actor Halle Bailey as Ariel, the new movie is projected to open with $100 million this holiday weekend. With Memorial Day on Monday, its four-day total could land between $120 million and $125 million. “The Little Mermaid” is expected to make a big splash as one of Disney’s more successful live-action remakes. In comparison, Disney’s most recent remake, the 2019 photorealistic and computer animated “The Lion King,” roared with a $191 million opening from $23 million in previews. It went on to make more than $1 billion globally. And just a couple months before “The Lion King” released, the live-action “Aladdin” opened with $117 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend (from $7 million in previews) and also cracked $1 billion worldwide.
‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff ‘The Hedge Knight’ Writers Room Pauses as George R.R. Martin Offers ‘Unequivocal Support’ of WGA
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Jordan Moreau Like many projects in early production during the writers strike, the upcoming “Game of Thrones” spinoff “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight” has paused its writers room, author George R.R. Martin revealed in a new blog post Monday. The prolific author, most known for his ongoing “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels that inspired HBO’s hit shows “Game of Thrones” and its spinoff “House of the Dragon,” also made announcements about his other TV shows, like AMC’s “Dark Winds” Season 2. “I am not in LA, so I cannot walk a picket line as I did in 1988, but I want to go on the record with my full and complete and unequivocal support of my Guild,” he wrote.
“The Hedge Knight” was ordered to series by HBO last month during Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max investor presentation. It’s based on Martin’s “Dunk and Egg” novellas, which follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) 90 years prior to the events of “A Song of Ice and Fire.”
Martin also wrote in his blog post that Peacock has passed on his “Wild Cards” show, based on his sprawling world of science-fiction and superhero novels. The “Wild Cards” adaptation was originally set at Hulu in 2018 before moving to Peacock in 2021, though it was not ordered to series. Martin said that after the writers strike, he will try to find a new home for the show. Season 2 of AMC’s “Dark Winds,” which Martin executive produces, is in post-production on five of its six episodes, which will air this summer. He said that no decision on a Season 3 will be made until after the strike. Finally, Martin wrote that “House of the Dragon” Season 2 will continue filming and that the scripts were finished months ago and will not have any
‘The Wheel Of Time’ Gets Season 2 Premiere Date At Prime Video; First-Look Photos
Prime Video has set September 1 for the Season 2 premiere of fantasy epic series The Wheel of Time. We’re also getting a first look at the second season in some new images released today.
'Stop playing with the kids, it's not fair on the fans': Noel calls Liam a 'coward' and tells him to call him about reunion
Noel Gallagher has branded his brother Liam a 'coward' and 'disingenuous' for repeatedly getting fans hopes up over a potential reunion. Speculation of an Oasis reunion ramped up at the weekend after reports emerged of potential plans for the band to reunite at Knebworth in 2025.
Keke Palmer Reveals What She Learned About Motherhood, What Jordan Peele Taught Her, Her Self-Care Routine & The One Role She Wants to Play Next in 'WSJ.' Interview
Keke Palmer is reflecting on what she’s learned.
How Chilli's Son Feels About Her Boyfriend Matthew Lawrence (Exclusive)
Rozonda «Chilli» Thomas has her son, Tron's, approval when it comes to her new man, Matthew Lawrence.The 52-year-old TLC artist was on on Sunday's finale with her bandmate, Tionne «T-Boz» Watkins, to perform a medley of the group's hits alongside contestant Lucy Love.ET's Denny Directo spoke with Chilli and T-Boz after the performance, and they touched on Tron's approval of Chilli's boyfriend."[It means] everything because Tron is my whole world," Chilli told ET of her 25-year-old son, whom she shares with ex Dallas Austin. «That's my heartbeat, so yeah.
TLC's Chilli Reveals How Her Son Feels About Her Boyfriend Matthew Lawrence (Exclusive)
Rozonda «Chilli» Thomas has gotten her son Tron's approval when it comes to her new man, Matthew Lawrence.The 52-year-old TLC artist appeared on Sunday's finale with her bandmate T Boz to perform a medley of the group's hits alongside contestant Lucy Love.ET's Denny Directo spoke with Chilli and T Boz, whose real name is Tionne Tenese Watkins, after the performance where they touched on Tron's approval of Chilli's boyfriend."[It means] everything because Tron is my whole world," Chilli told ET of her 25-year-old son, whom she shares with ex Dallas Austin. «That's my heartbeat, so yeah.
Jason Sudeikis Owns Roughly 250 Sneakers and Occasionally Wears Them on ‘Ted Lasso’
Jason Sudeikis has some killer kicks! The actor owns an impressive sneaker collection.
The CW New Series Trailers: ’61st Street’, ‘FBoy Island’, ‘Children Ruin Everything’, ‘Run The Burbs’ & More
The CW has released trailers for its new series for the 2023-24 season: the AMC Studios-produced drama 61st Street; Canadian series Children Ruin Everything, Run the Burbs, Son of a Critch, The Spencer Sisters and Sullivan’s Crossing; UK series Everyone Else Burns; documentary film series I Am; reality series Fboy Island; and German eco-thriller drama series The Swarm. You can read about each and watch below.
Matt Gaetz mocked for criticising Lizzo while supporting bikini-clad beer ads
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has been called out for body-shaming musician Lizzo while asserting that beer companies sell more product when they feature bikini-wearing models in their advertisements. Mom of six-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher breaks silencePossible meteorite strikes house in New Jersey, police sayCourt to livestream Lori Vallow verdictTrump rape trial is wrapping upFriend reveals what Utah man said before dying as wife is facing murder chargesAllen Premium Outlets Shooting: 8 killed, 7 injured by active shooterTrump suggests stars have committed sexual assault for a ‘million years’Oakland A's announcer apologizes after seemingly using racial slur during broadcastMan found dead with winning lottery ticketEx-UC Davis student pleads not guilty in deadly stabbing spreeBoat crew rescues tourists in Hawaii after car drives into harborFox News' Greg Gutfeld blames George Floyd for Jordan Neely's deathFox News host claims 'you can tell' which immigrants are 'illegal'Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floorMatt Gaetz explains why he is pressing charges against ‘leftist wino’ who threw drink at himClarence Thomas gifts scandal: US Senate panel to examine Supreme Court ethicsMr Gaetz joined Newsmax host Chris Plante and others on the show The Right Squad on Tuesday night when the group spoke about a new advertisement from Miller Lite.
Andrew Phung On Whether He Or Simu Liu Has Better Sneaker Game
“Run the Burbs” star Andrew Phung is widely considered to be one of Canada’s biggest sneakerheads. But his former “Kim’s Convenience” co-star Simu Liu is no sneaker slouch either, having famously rocked some ultra-rare Jordans in “Shang-Chi”. So whose kick game reigns supreme?
‘The Winter King’: MGM+ Boards Bernard Cornwell Adaptation In The U.S.
ITV’s big-budget Arthurian adaptation The Winter King has found a U.S. home.
‘Holy Spider’ Director Ali Abbasi Responds To Russia Ban: “The Russian Government Is Returning Favors To Their Islamic Republic Ally”
Iranian director Ali Abbasi has responded to Russia’s unexplained ban of his serial killer thriller Holy Spider just days after its theatrical release.
Boy George on Hitting the Cannes Market and His Desire to Act More: I Should Be the ‘Gay Dinosaur’ in Every Animated Movie
Malina Saval Associate Editor, Features Boy George, lead singer of Culture Club, was synonymous with 1980s pop culture. Following a string of ubiquitous international radio hits such as “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” and “Karma Chameleon,” the Grammy-winning singer embarked on a solo career, with his recording of “The Crying Game” punctuating Neil Jordan’s Academy Awarding-winning film of the same name. A steady fixture on reality shows as host of “The Voice Australia” and “The Voice U.K.,” Boy George is hitting the big screen, playing himself in Arclight Films’ comedy adventure “Arthur’s Whiskey,” starring Oscar-winner Diane Keaton, David Harewood (“Homeland,” “Blood Diamond”) and legendary Scottish recording artist Lulu. Arclight Films is handling worldwide rights to “Arthur’s Whiskey,” directed and co-written by Stephen Cookson. Arclight Films is selling the pic at the Cannes market.
Olivia Wilde Wore a White Dress to Colton Underwood’s Wedding: ‘The Grooms Approved’
Olivia Wilde committed a wedding fashion faux pas. The actress wore a white dress to Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown’s nuptials at the Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa Valley on Saturday, May 13.
‘The Bear’ Season 2 Trailer: Carmy’s Chaotic Kitchen Gets a Makeover and Hires New Staff
Jordan Moreau Yes, chef! Hulu’s “The Bear” has cooked up its first trailer for Season 2, coming to Hulu on June 22. “The Bear” was a surprise hit last year for Hulu, as fans fell in love with the chaotic, yet adored, chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White. Season 1 ended with Carmy and his cooks finding hundreds of dollars of hidden money left over by his late brother Mikey, and they plan to reinvent The Beef eatery into the new and improved The Bear restaurant. Here’s the Season 2 logline: “Carmy, Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) work to transform their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level spot. As they strip the restaurant down to its bones, the crew undertakes transformational journeys of their own, each forced to confront the past and reckon with who they want to be in the future. Of course, it turns out the only thing harder than running a restaurant is opening a new one, and the team must juggle the insane bureaucracy of permits and contractors with the beauty and creative agony of menu planning. The transition brings a newfound focus on hospitality as well. As the entire staff is forced to come together in new ways, pushing the boundaries of their abilities and relationships, they also learn what it means to be in service, both to diners and each other.”
Leonardo DiCaprio, Lewis Hamilton, Kim Kardashian & More Celebs Step Out For Lakers Playoff Game
Leonardo DiCaprio and Lewis Hamilton were deep in conversation while sitting courtside at the Western Conference Semifinal Playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night (May 12) in Los Angeles.
Targaryen Family Tree: Everyone Who’s Appeared in ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Game of Thrones’
Jordan Moreau George R.R. Martin’s world of Westeros from his “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels is one of the most sprawling fantasy universes ever created. There are countless complex characters (with confusing names) that lived across dozens of generations in which they fought, killed, allied, betrayed and had children with one another.
Zendaya and Tom Holland Were Caught Being Adorable at an NBA Game
out in the wild is the cutest thing that's ever happened. I think these two . On May 4, cameras caught them taking in an NBA playoffs game in San Francisco, and the stans are loving every moment. In one clip, Z and Holland jokingly try to shield their faces when they notice they've been spotted.
First-Time Tony Nominee Lena Waithe Reacts to Noms for 'Monumental Play' 'Ain't No Mo' (Exclusive)
Lena Waithe is now a first-time Tony nominee as one of the producers of The production scored a total of six nods, tying it with as the most-nominated new play, for the 76th annual Tony Awards. Following the announcement, which was revealed live by Lea Michele and Myles Frost on Tuesday, Waithe shared her excitement about the play's recognition. " is a monumental play and I was honored when Lee Daniels asked me to join the team," she said in an exclusive statement to ET. «I saw a reading of it years ago and I knew it deserved to be on Broadway.
Conan O’Brien Free Ad-Supported Streaming Channel Coming to Samsung TV Plus
Conan O’Brien is getting into free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) as he launches a partnership that will bring clips of his Emmy Award-winning show “Conan” to Samsung TV Plus.The channel, dubbed Conan O’Brien TV, will offer free 30-minute compilations of clips featuring highlights of the TBS late night program, including sketch comedy and celebrity guest appearances. For the initial launch, Conan O’Brien TV will have about 100 hours of programming, with more content to follow in the coming months.The clips will include interviews with celebrities including John Hamm, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell, Lisa Kudrow, Gal Godot, Kate McKinnon, Martin Short, Martha Stewart, Jack McBrayer, Mindy Kaling, Jack Black and Justin Bieber and sketches like Triumph the Insult Dog and Clueless Gamer.