How Jesse L. Martin’s ‘The Irrational’ inspired him to ‘profusely thank’ his former teacher

Families will be looking for ways to keep kids occupied now that the school holidays are upon us once more. The weather can be unpredictable over February half term, so it’s a good idea to have some rainy day options.

; you can't deny their beauty influence. Think: in When Harry Met Sally, or Whitney Houston in Waiting to Exhale.

The Golden Bachelorette. In what was probably the worst kept secret—especially given of The Golden Bachelor (followed by )—Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, made the announcement during ABC's executive panel at the .Of course, the bigger question is who is going to be stepping into the stilettos for the lead role.

The Traitors is over - for now - and it's safe to say we're all missing seeing Claudia and co on our screens.

EXCLUSIVE: Martin Donovan (Special Ops: Lioness) will star alongside Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova in The Apprentice, Ali Abbasi’s indie that has Stan playing a young Donald Trump.

could make desert alien princess dressing look so right on the red carpet. She’s certainly been doing her stylist Law Roach proud on the Dune 2 press tour.

Joe Sugg has proved that he is quite the quizzer during The Chase Celebrity Special over the weekend, as he nearly managed to beat chaser Paul Sinha and win £201,000 for charity. The YouTube star, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, appeared on the show alongside Myles Stephenson, David James and Lucrezia Millarini in the hopes to bag some cash. And while they didn't quite make it, many, including host Bradley Walsh, were shocked by Joe's efforts as he single-handedly put the £200K sum in the bank.

The Shining.The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado will be home to the Stanley Film Center, a 10,000+ square-foot exhibit space, which Blumhouse, who are running the site alongside the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media, claim will be “a true horror destination”.The site is expected to house a number of exhibits from Blumhouse’s extensive catalogue of horror films, television shows and games, describing the exhibit as “a mini-Academy Museum dedicated to horror”.“Here’s Blumhouse!” opened a quote from the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis. “This iconic Colorado hotel will now have a new element of fun and fright for Coloradans and visitors across the world to enjoy, driving tourism and strengthening our economy.

Robert Downey Jr. opened up about losing at the Academy Awards.

Paul McCartney has credited Johnny Cash for inspiring him to form Wings.McCartney told MOJO in a new interview that he turned to Cash for inspiration when he found himself at a crossroads once The Beatles were done.“After the end of The Beatles I was faced with certain alternatives,” he says. “One was to give up music entirely and do God knows what. Another was to start a super-band with very famous people, Eric Clapton and so on.

One of the most famous porn stars of all time has died, and far too young.

Jordan Moreau “Pokémon” fans have a new dream vacation spot: the tropical island resort in Netflix‘s “Pokémon Concierge.” The stop-motion animation series could be the most adorable show Netflix has ever made. Each Pokémon is meticulously crafted with fuzzy fur, smooth scales and friendly features that make you want to scoop them up and give them a hug.

CBS is revealing its post-game programming!

another “Jurassic Park” movie on the way courtesy of original “JP” screenwriter David Koepp, according to People and the Hollywood Reporter.Koepp, who also write the original’s sequel, “The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” will come up with a new storyline for the fabled franchise, which has grossed over $1 billion worldwide, according to the report.Steven Spielberg will board the project as an executive producer along with Patrick Crowley and Frank Marshall.There are no details about casting or the plot at this point in time.The project is coming along so nicely that the studio “is whispering” about a possible 2025 release date, according to the Hollywood Reporter, which broke the news.The new movie is likely to revolve around an all-new storyline, so it’s unclear if “Jurassic World” stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard would be back — and it “seems” that characters played by Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldlbum would not appear, according to THR.Pratt, who starred in the “Jurassic World” trilogy, seemed to deflate talk of another movie during a 2022 appearance on the “Today” show to promote “Jurassic World: Dominion,” which followed the events of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018).“This is the sixth ‘Jurassic’ film, and it’s the end of the franchise,” he said … “You got the legacy cast back — Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum — plus the cast of ‘Jurassic World,’ all our storylines converging in a way that is very much a finale.”But never say never, especially for such a powerhouse movie franchise.The reaction of fans on social media was mixed regarding the new movie.“I’m a total slut for the Jurassic films.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent For his fifth and final edition, outgoing Berlin Film Festival artistic director Carlo Chatrian has assembled a promising lineup, rich in prestige, star-driven titles as well as more eclectic films containing the political elements intrinsic to the fest’s DNA. “I am very happy and proud of this year’s lineup,” Chatrian tells Variety. “I think it achieved the balance between highly anticipated titles by filmmakers who are relevant in cinema history and, as always, films that you don’t expect to find in competition.

Brad Pitt smells like, and although he likely smells wonderful, there was a time in his life where he was ripe. His former roommate Jason Priestley recalled some smelly details of their living situation on Tuesday’s episode of “Live! With Kelly and Mark.”According to the Canadian actor and director, they used to play a game to see who could go the longest without showering. “I think about it now and I’m like, ‘Dude how disgusting, what were you thinking?’” He told the hosts.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Coachella has officially announced their 2024 lineup, which means it’s time to buy tickets to the famed festival. Lana del Rey, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator and No Doubt will headline this year’s three-day music festival, which will return to its home at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, Calif.

Ellise Shafer When Martin Scorsese is lauded with Berlin Film Festival‘s Honorary Golden Bear next month, the awards ceremony will be accompanied by a screening of his 2006 film “The Departed.” The crime thriller, which won four Oscars including best picture and director, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg. The film tells the story of an Irish mob boss who plants a spy within the Massachusetts State Police just as the police assign an undercover cop to infiltrate the gang.

Christine Baumgartner is moving on!

Before he found fame and became one of our most beloved actors in shows such as Only Fools And Horses and A Touch Of Frost, Sir David Jason was an electrician.Then during the Covid lockdowns he started spending more and more time in his toolshed and rediscovered his passion for making model rockets, restoring vintage motorcycles and running an electric train set. So when he met The Repair Shop's Jay Blades the pair became firm friends and decided to film a new TV show together called David and Jay's Touring Toolshed for BBC2. Jay has been particularly impressed with the rockets the actor builds and launches.