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“When Harry Met Sally” almost had a very different ending. Rob Reiner opened up on CNN’s “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace” on Feb.

Carol Baum claiming the actress is “not pretty” and “can’t act.”“How sad that a woman in the position to share her expertise and experience chooses instead to attack another woman,” a spokesperson for the “Madame Web” star told The Post on Wednesday.“If that’s what she’s learned in her decades in the industry and feels is appropriate to teach to her students, that’s shameful. To unjustly disparage a fellow female producer speaks volumes about Ms Baum’s character,” they added.

Bill Pullman‘s turn in the 1995 hit rom-com “While You Were Sleeping” may have been iconic, but he was desperate to get out of it pre-production.The film’s producer, Jonathan Glickman, revealed that the “Casper” alum, 70, was not allowed to quit the movie — because he’d just abandoned a previous project.According to Glickman, the initial screenplay was a dumpster fire, having gone through many rounds of edits and even a screenwriter change.“We went to Chicago and we did a read-through, a table read of the script,” Glickman said on the “Hollywood Gold” podcast. “And the script was kind of a cut-and-paste of the stuff that the original guys had written and the new person had written.“And then Jon [Turteltaub, the director], I think, did sort of a polish to make it make sense,” he added.The former MGM executive recalled that the table read was “one of the worst” of all time.He continued: “It just tanked.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.So far, the flick, which cost $200 million to make, hasn’t been performing as expected, and this weekend is expected to earn just $6.5 million, which is a 60 percent drop from last weekend, according to Collider. Teenage horror-comedy “Lisa Frankenstein” landed in second, with $1.74 million in sales.

according to IMDB’s Box OfficeLast Saturday, the film’s star, Reneé Rapp, performed on “Saturday Night Live” as its musical guest, and was introduced by Rachel McAdams, who starred in the original “Mean Girls,” released in 2004.“The Beekeeper,” remained in second place, with earnings of just over $1.8 million.Due to the success of the action thriller, its director, David Ayer, and star, Jason Statham, have decided to collaborate once again on for “Levon’s Trade,” based on comic author Chuck Dixon’s first novel, according to Deadline.The rom-com “Anyone But You” which debuted in December, is still melting hearts, and remained in third this week, raking in $1.5 million. This weekend, the film is slated to surpass the $70 million mark in domestic earnings.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The reboot, which The Observer called “vapid, tasteless and monumentally stupid,” is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which was inspired by the 2004 teen comedy starring Lindsay Lohan. “The Beekeeper,” which was in first place last Friday, flew down to second, with $2.445 million in sales.This weekend, the Jason Statham action thriller is projected to enjoy a three-day estimate of $8.4 million in earnings, according to Variety.The rom-com “Anyone But You,” which debuted in December, moved down a notch to third, with $1.74 million in sales.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The Washington Post said the action thriller, starring Jason Statham, has “more zzzzz than bzzzz.”The rom-com “Anyone But You,” which was in third place last week, moved up a notch to second, with $2.1 million in sales.The film stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, who The Hollywood Reporter said “can’t fake the fizz” in the flick, which is based on William Shakespeare’s play “Much Ado About Nothing.”Things soured for “Wonka,” which dropped to third, with earnings of $1.8 million. Its star, Timothée Chalamet, was nominated at Jan.

“The View” Thursday to discuss why “it’s hard to get male movie stars to make rom-coms.”“As long as we can get more Marvel guys to like, you know, ‘Hey, come to a rom-com!,’ I think that that’s a big part of the formula too,” she said.Co-host Sara Haines then asked the “Fool’s Gold” actress why there is a “misstep” between masculine entertainers and the allure of romance films.Hudson explained: “I think it’s about the writing, and how we’re investing in telling the story of the writing and the directors.”“If you look at the classic rom-coms or movies that last forever — ’cause they do, they’re the ones that last forever; people go back and back — they had the best writers,” she went on.She added that it’s up to the studios, as they are “investing in the talents.”One of Hudson’s most memorable roles was in 2003’s “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” in which she starred alongside Matthew McConaughey.She noted on the talk show how that film’s script was “well-written” and didn’t need to follow a “certain formula” for it to be successful. “There is a formula that works — but it does also start with the writing.

reunited last month to discuss the legacy of the British film in the event, “The Laughter & Secrets of ‘Love Actually’: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer Special.”Thompson, 63, revealed what Grant, 62, said to her while on shooting the movie,. “Hugh came up behind me as we were walking out and said, ‘Is that the most psychotic thing we’ve ever been in?’ ” she humorously recalled.“Did I say that?” the “Four Weddings and a Funeral” actor joked.

with Glamour UK, published Thursday, Sweeney, 26, confessed, “Flaunt what you got. Own it. Love them.

hooker with a heart of gold in 1990’s “Pretty Woman,” but she doesn’t believe that her character’s love story would have survived 2023.In the rom-com, the Oscar winner, 56, played stripper Vivian Ward, who falls in love with businessman Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) after he hires her for a week.The “Erin Brockovich” actress chatted with “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday, where she was asked where Edward and Vivian’s romance would be today. “I think he passed away peacefully in his sleep from a heart attack, smiling,” Roberts told host Gayle King.

Love Actually,” “Two Weeks Notice” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary.”“I got a bit better,” the British native said regarding his acting abilities. “I got a little less bad after I had children, got married, got happier.”Despite Grant’s pleasure at finally starting to focus on character roles, including the primary villain of the 2017 film “Paddington 2,” Barrymore is reportedly holding out hope that Grant will return to the realm of rom-coms. “We should do another one,” the “Charlie’s Angels” alum, who worked with Grant in 2007’s “Music and Lyrics,” said.

AppleTV+.“I liked the oddball dialogue. I liked the relationship, because it’s not really a conventional romantic comedy. It’s really a piece about an unusual friendship,” executive producer Paul Schlesinger told The Post.

“What Happens Later” — her first movie since 2015. It also stars David Duchovny, with Ryan even taking on the roles of director and screenwriter.“Truly, the easiest part was acting in it.

if you can get past a career-worst performance from Uma Thurman.Based on a popular novel (TikTok videos on the topic have over 500 million views), the Prime Video movie is directed by Matthew Lopez and produced by Greg Berlanti. The story follows Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), a bisexual law school student who is the “first son” of the United States, since his mom, Ellen Claremont (Uma Thurman), is the President.

Ken-ergy baby!When it comes to one of the biggest names in Hollywood, everyone knows the talented and handsome Ryan Gosling.Catapulted to fame as a child on the “Mickey Mouse Club,” the brilliant actor has had an extensive career that seems blessed by the stars. Having portrayed iconic characters in some of the most celebrated romantic movies and hits of the modern times, such as “the Notebook,” “La La Land” and most recently “the Gray Man,” Gosling, 41, is the gift that just keeps on giving. Soon to be debuting as Ken from the new “Barbie” film, he will continue to build—and evolve—his legacy.

Tom Hanks turned down “When Harry Met Sally” because he was happily divorced and couldn’t relate.Hanks, 66, and Meg Ryan, 61, almost had a rom-com trio after starring in 1993’s “Sleepless in Seattle” and 1998’s “You’ve Got Mail,” both written and directed by Nora Ephron.But Hank’s wife Rita Wilson, 66, revealed that the “Forrest Gump” star declined the offer to star alongside Ryan in 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally” — also written by Ephron — because he couldn’t relate to the character of Harry Burns being depressed post-divorce.“People, probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and he turned it down because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married,” Hank’s current wife said on the “Table for Two With Bruce Bozzi” podcast.“And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, ‘I’m so happy.’ But I loved that script,” Wilson continued.Hanks and his first wife Samantha Lewes got married in 1978 when Hanks was 21 years old and eventually divorced in 1987.

two sequels). “XO, Kitty” is busier than the simply plotted “To All the Boys,” for better and for worse, but, fans of the films — or viewers hankering for a cute (and very tame) romcom – should find plenty to enjoy and it’s helmed by Jenny Han, who wrote the books on which “To All the Boys” is based.Kitty, now 17, and with her older sisters off in college (they appear in the show in the form of text messages), is ready for her own adventure.A hopeless romantic, she convinces her father (an under-used John Corbett) to send her to the Korean International School of Seoul– which has the overly on-the-nose acronym “KISS.”It also conveniently happens to be her late mother’s alma mater.

posted a video montage of her making out with a variety of male co-stars from different movies she’s starred in throughout her career.“HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ALL THE MEN WHO WERE PAID TO KISS ME,” she captioned the post.The “Annie Hall” star included hot and heavy kissing scenes with actors Michael Douglas, Keanu Reeves and Jack Nicholson.Iconic rom-com filmmaker Nancy Meyers, 73, commented on the post, saying it was “hilarious.”“But as someone who was around for a few of those – those guys always wanted one more take,” Meyers, who directed Keaton in “Something’s Gotta Give” and three other movies, quipped.A post shared by Diane Keaton (@diane_keaton)In August, Keaton shared some of her memories from her early career and revealed that Al Pacino, 82, was not supposed to be in “The Godfather.”“Nobody wanted Al Pacino. They didn’t want him to play that part, and I had already been cast,” Keaton told Entertainment Tonight at the time.

Aquarius season. As the sign of the lone wolf and the keen observer, Aquarius serves to remind us that we can stand, completely whole and utterly alone. With this in mind I encourage all singles to be their own goddamn Valentine.

shared a poster for the film on Instagram with the caption: “HERE WE GO!!”The actress will headline alongside “The X-Files” star David Duchovny, 61, in the “evolved and nostalgic” spin on a romantic comedy, according to Variety.The movie is based on Steven Dietz’s play “Shooting Star” and follows ex-lovers Willa (Ryan) and Bill (Duchovny), who are reunited by force when they’re snowed in at an airport overnight. Willa is independent, while Bill is recently separated and assessing his life and relationships with his estranged wife and daughter, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The official logline reads: “What if late one snowy night you came face to face with someone from your long ago? Someone who once held your secrets, because once, long ago, that person held your heart,” Variety reported.

Russell Crowe made “Gladiator,” the Oscar-winning actor might have starred in the iconic rom-com “My Best Friend’s Wedding” — but he blew it.Instead, the role opposite Julia Roberts in the 1997 flick was snagged by Dermot Mulroney.The film’s director also revealed that their lead had gunned for Drew Barrymore to play her foe in a romantic triangle with Mulroney’s character, rather than Cameron Diaz.“My Best Friend’s Wedding” follows Roberts’ Jules as she pines for her bestie Michael (Mulroney), and plots against his fiancée, Kimmy (Diaz).PJ Hogan said the gruff Australian actor seemed fit for the part at first. “My first choice was actually Russell Crowe,” Hogan explained in a recent Vulture retrospective of the film.The filmmaker continued, “Russell was, I thought, probably the most amazing actor I had ever encountered.

Deadline reported. There was reportedly a third installment in development at the time of his death, this time set in the family’s native Greece.

“Queen Bees,” a romantic comedy set in a retirement community, is out now — said that the agent told her that if she wanted to be represented by the agency he worked for she would have “to go to bed with [him].”“I had just started [acting],” the “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” star said. “I had just made my Broadway debut and had made the change from modeling.

Kissing Booth movies take suspended reality to its furthest extreme. Here is where The Kissing Booth 2 crosses the line: Towards the middle of the film, Elle () and Marco () have been practicing Dance, Dance, Revolution for hours.

“The Kissing Booth 2” debuted on Netflix, the streaming service announced a third movie in the teen romance franchise is in the works.And there’s more good news for Elle (Joey King) and Noah (Jacob Elordi) fans: “The Kissing Booth 3” was secretly shot at the same time as the sequel, so filming is already complete. It’s currently in post-production and will premiere on Netflix in 2021.

“The Act”) and Noah (Elordi, who starred in HBO’s provocative “Euphoria”) ultimately end up together, even with the complication that Noah is the older brother of Elle’s BFF Lee (Joel Courtney).The second movie follows the couple as Noah goes off to college (Harvard, natch). Elle is still in high school, and soon gets close to new kid Marco, described as “a snack” and “seriously luscious” in the trailer.That’s right, much like John Ambrose McClaren (Jordan Fisher) in “To All the Boys: P.S.

Friends to happen, NBCUniversal's recently-launched , Peacock, has announced that they hope will fill that Central Perk-sized hole in our hearts. It's called Five Bedrooms, an eight-episode series that focuses on five single people who meet at a wedding (at the singles table, of course) and decide to go in and buy a house together.

The Kissing Booth 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2018 film starring Joey King. But if that's not your jam, I guarantee you'll find something this week that is. Below, all the TV shows and movies to look out for this week. The Alienist: Angel of Darkness: and Luke Evans return for season two of this  period crime drama.

yourself is hard, which is part of why so many people don’t end up coming into their queerness until they’re fully grown adults. Hi, it’s me, I’m so many people.I didn’t come out until I was 26 years old.

Reese Witherspoon has been called America's Sweetheart for a reason. (Even if .) She’s sunshine and goodness, a cheerleader beauty queen with a heart of gold.

Back in the early 2000s, Reese Witherspoon reigned supreme over the rom-com world with movies like , Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, and Sweet Home Alabama. Since then, she's diversified her genres and conquered television with shows like , The Morning Show, and Little Fires Everywhere.

Fans of the new Netflix rom-com “The Half of It” are hoping the film actually is only half of the story.

To All The Boys I Loved Before, when all I wanted was an off-the-shoulder fair isle knit Limited Two sweater, but my mom didn’t believe 9-year-olds should own fifty-dollar shirts (fair.) To all The Boys I Loved Before, when I was wearing a pistachio-color terrycloth Juicy Couture tracksuit I bought with my bat mitzvah gift certificates.

The To All the Boys I've Loved Before , out on Netflix on February 12, has a lot in common with most classic teen rom-coms: the nice girl triumphs over the mean girl to get the popular guy. Major plot points hinge on dances and first kisses.