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Jennifer Garner was the recipient of an incredible amount of love and support over the weekend as she celebrated her milestone 50th birthday on 17 April.MORE: Jennifer Garner overcome with emotion during unbelievable surprise celebrationOne of her friends who shared in the love was Katie Couric, who brought back an old video of the actress being left surprised and shocked.VIDEO: Jennifer Garner thanks fans in emotional videoIn the clip, Jennifer was surprised by a phone call from Dame Julie Andrews, who was recording a podcast at the time with Katie."This is Julie Andrews, Jen," she said, which left the 13 Going on 30 star in complete shock as all she could do was repeat the phrase, "Oh my gosh."MORE: Jennifer Garner breaks silence after ex-husband Ben Affleck's engagementShe quickly got flustered as the conversation between the two continued on, going red in the face and even having to take off her cardigan.When Julie even inquired if she caught the star at a bad time, she quipped: "Certainly not, Miss Andrews, I would pull over and leave my children on the side of the freeway."A post shared by Katie Couric (@katiecouric)Katie surprised Jennifer with the help of Julie AndrewsThe two gushed about their mutual admiration for each other, with Jennifer opening up about how her children grew up on Julie's books."For my kids to even connect that you wrote those is so wonderful because it helps them see that you can really be a full person," Jennifer said.MORE: Jennifer Garner expresses 'heartfelt happiness' as she reveals unexpected newsMORE: Jennifer Garner wows fans with incredible Oscars look and unexpected reunionKatie shared a heartfelt message for the Yes Day star with the video, writing: "Had to bring back this classic

tragedy around those involved with the film. Based on the 1949 memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, by writer Maria von Trapp, The Sound of Music tells the story of free-spirited nun Maria and how she became governess and mother to seven young children. It hit the big screen in 1965 and has become a much-loved and favourite movie of generations ever since, reports the Daily Star.

Jay Binder, whose more than four decades as a prominent Broadway casting director included finding just the right talent for such productions as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, among many others, died peacefully today at his home. He was 71.

Washington Post saying Martin’s signature charm was ‘misapplied’ as the voice of the masses and Vulture saying his everyman was ‘too everyman’. View this post on InstagramIn the role that made Noel Coward an overnight star in the 1920s, Will Young was thought to be a shoo-in, or at least that his casting would raise the profile of the show. ‘Vortex,’ the convoluted family–cum-romance drama which follows the fortunes of a mother and son in post-WW1 Britain, was onstage at the Royal Exchange, Manchester, six years after Young won Pop Idol in the UK.

Bridgerton fans were blown away by the latest heartthrob to join the cast. Theo Sharpe (played by Calam Lynch) worked at the printers in the second season of the historical Netflix drama, and he developed an interest in Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie). The Theo star comes from a family of actors and Express. co. uk has all you need to know about his famous mother. Bridgerton fans went weak at the knees for Theo Sharpe, who first met Eloise Bridgerton whilst she was investigating Lady Whistledown's (voiced by Julie Andrews) true identity. Eloise was convinced the notorious writer used a particular printing shop to spread her pamphlets across town. Wanting to find answers, Eloise visited the printing shop and was surprised by the young man who worked there. The pair shared the same interests and quickly hit it off, but sadly their growing friendship was short-lived as Theo felt they could not be seen together. The Theo actor, Calam Lynch, has more than 10 famous relatives. READ MORE: How old is Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton? © NETFLIX/GETTY Calam Lynch: Theo Sharpe and Niamh Cusack

Aaron Sorkin has found his Broadway follow-up to To Kill A Mockingbird: The West Wing creator will pen a new book for the classic Lerner & Loewe musical Camelot.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from Season 2 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.

Editor’s note: The Deadline Watchlist is a feature spotlighting small-screen specials, events and can’t-miss episodes of ongoing series each week. 1. Oscars: After three years without a host, the Academy Awards are tripling down with Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall set to take the stage and guide the 94th Oscar show which is promising to be one of the most entertaining ever, including musical performances from Beyonce, Reba McEntire, Billie Eilish, Sebastian Yatra, and more. Also expect a lavish production number of the smash hit “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”  from Encanto. Top nominees include Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Jessica Chastain, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart, Steven Spielberg and many more. With a Best Picture winner still in doubt from a strong field of contenders, almost anything can happen and history may be made. After Covid affected last year’s stripped down telecast you can expect the Oscars to turn up the fashion heat on the red carpet as well as Hollywood’s biggest night hopefully returns to the kind of glamour and excitement it is known for. The theme for this year is “Movie Lovers Unite” , and producer Will Packer is promising a show that delivers that message on many levels even with the sidelined categories controversy. — Pete HammondMarch 27, ABC, 5:00PM PT/8:00PM ET. Red Carpet Pre Show hosted by Vanessa Hudgens, Terrence J, & Brandon Maxwell airs 3:30PM PT/6:30 ET.

Universal/Illumination’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru has been set to open the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in a world premiere on June 13. The fest is returning to a fully in-person event after last year’s hybrid edition. Annecy and the Minions franchise have a long history, going back to 2010’s Despicable Me.

Tony Walton was a legendary British set and costume designer who won an Oscar for his work on “All That Jazz.”Tony Walton started his legendary career as a costume and set designer on Broadway. He would go on to win three Tony Awards for his work on “Pippin,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “House of Blue Leaves.” He won an Oscar for “All That Jazz” and an Emmy for art direction on the 1985 TV-movie “Death of a Salesman,” starring Dustin Hoffman. He was nominated for an Oscar for the film “Mary Poppins,” which starred his then wife Julie Andrews.

The official trailer for Bridgerton season two is officially out, and it looks like there will be a dramatic love triangle. On Wednesday, Netflix delighted fans by releasing the Shonda Rhimes-produced period drama trailer, set to return to the streaming service on March 25.

J. Kim Murphy Netflix has released a full trailer for the upcoming second season of its breakout romantic drama series “Bridgerton.”The trailer focuses on the love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and sisters Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).

Julie Andrews is remembering her late ex-husband Tony Walton.

Julie Andrews cherishes her time with Tony Walton.

Tony Walton, one of the most prolific, honored and celebrated designers of sets and costumes on Broadway and in Hollywood, has died. He was 87.

John Mulaney, 37, returned as SNL host for the fifth time! The former cast member slayed even more musical sketches this week, and was joined by a variety of cast members as he sang at an unfortunately lame dance, outside a churro stand, and wearing a baseball jersey. Castmembers from Cecily Strong to Keenan Thompson supported him in the hilarious sketches, making his Five-Timer Club episode truly one to remember.

Dick Van Dyke‘s still got it! The legendary actor, singer, and dancer, 96, and his former makeup artist wife, Arlene Silver, 50, shared an adorably quaint music video on Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day! At four years short of 100 – and with a career spanning over six decades — Dick can still move better than someone half his age.

record-breaking romantic drama series “Bridgerton” is back for a second season March 25 — and a tantalizing, new teaser dropped in time for Valentine’s Day.The quick teaser for the Shonda Rhimes-produced series shows flashes of passionate scenes involving the characters and promises scandalous liaisons between them. Lady Whistledown is voiced by none other than Julie Andrews, who narrates the trailer.

“Dearest gentle reader, did you miss me?,” Lady Whistledown asks in the first teaser for the upcoming second season of hit romance drama Bridgerton, which Netflix and Shondaland released to mark Valentine’s Day.

Lin-Manuel Miranda made a virtual appearance on “The Tonight Show”, which led to an embarrassing moment while playing a musical game with host Jimmy Fallon.

The legendary actor Dick Van Dyke has had one of the most impressive careers in Hollywood. Born on December 13, 1925 in Missouri, Dick got his start in radio as a DJ before touring nightclubs with a comedic mime act. At the age of 34, he landed the lead role of Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, which earned him a Tony! Dick became a household name when he starred in his own sitcom from 1961 to 1966 called The Dick Van Dyke Show, which also featured Mary Tyler Moore as his wife. On the big screen, the comedian would win hearts in Mary Poppins alongside Julie Andrews and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, where he played a loveable screwball inventor. Later in his career, he would find a new legion of fans for his TV series Diagnosis: Murder, which ran on CBS from 1993 to 2001.

Anne Hathaway, Amy Adams and Audrey Hepburn may not be royalty in real-life, but you’d never know it based on some of their most famous film roles.

prince of a fictional European country accidentally calls a run-down salon in the Bronx to schedule a haircut for His Royal Highness, Prince Thomas. Upon hearing who he says he works for, Izzy, the owner of said salon replies, “Yeah, and I’m the Queen of Genovia” in a thick New York accent.Genovia, of course, is the fictional country of “The Princess Diaries,” where Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews rule.

In 2018, Mary Poppins made a welcome return to our screens when Disney's highly anticipated sequel Mary Poppins Returns finally aired. The new film saw actress Emily Blunt taking over the iconic role from Julie Andrews, with the magical nanny returning to Cherry Tree Lane once more.

Sally Ann Howes was a British actress best known for starring as Truly Scrumptious in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”Howes began acting as a child and had her first movie roles in her teens, in films including “Dead of Night,” “Nicholas Nickelby,” and “Anna Karenina.” She frequently appeared onstage in musical theatre, appearing in “Paint Your Wagon” on London’s West End before starring on Broadway in “My Fair Lady” after Julie Andrews stepped away from the role she originated.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang actress Sally Ann Howes has died at the age of 91.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Sally Ann Howes has passed away age 91.The actress, who also replaced Julie Andrews in My Fair Lady on Broadway, died on Sunday 19 December. Sally's death was announced as The Times shared an obituary for the star, where her acting career was remembered.The English star was born in London in 1930 to actress and singer Patricia Malone and Bobby Howes.

A mermaid’s life could hold the key to immortality in “The King’s Daughter.” The adaptation of Vonda N. McIntyre’s novel “The Moon and the Sun” sees a young creature captured by none other than King Louis XIV.

BBC viewers could be heading for a Christmas Day that’s practically perfect in every way – thanks to the movie premiere of Mary Poppins Returns.

EXCLUSIVE: Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American rights to The King’s Daughter, a family adventure film starring Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt, Kaya Scodelario, Benjamin Walker, Rachel Griffiths, Pablo Schreiber, and Bingbing Fan, which is narrated by Oscar winner Julie Andrews, setting it for a theatrically exclusive release at upwards of 1000 locations across the U.S. and Canada on January 21, 2022.

Voice of a generation! Julie Andrews has been stealing viewers’ hearts for decades, from Broadway stages to Disney movies.

Bibbidi bobbidi boo! The tale of Cinderella has captivated audiences for decades — and the stars who’ve played her have managed continually to put their own spin on the iconic character.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalogue titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalogue titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

Fans of “The Voice” are convinced Kristin Chenoweth is Ariana Grande’s advisor.

Angelique Jackson Lin-Manuel Miranda’s highly anticipated movie “Tick, Tick…Boom!” will make its world premiere as the opening night screening of AFI Fest 2021.The 35th edition of AFI Fest runs from Nov. 10 to Nov.