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A third Extraction movie is currently in the works at Netflix!

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” scratched up $22 million in its international box office debut. It’s currently only playing in 18 markets, roughly 35% of its eventual overseas footprint, so those ticket sales represent a promising start for the family film. “The Garfield Movie” doesn’t open in the U.S.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic How’s this for a swoon-worthy romantic moment? Aza (Isabela Merced), darkly beautiful and shy, find herself alone with Davis (Felix Mallard), a rich-kid dreamboat, at his family’s woodside mansion. They’re having a gentle conversation; the sparks are flying. As the music swells, you feel the time arrive for them to kiss.

Anne McCarthy As college campus protests ignite across the U.S. over the Israel-Palestine conflict, “SNL” weighed in with its cold open this week as Kenan Thompson played an incredulous parent of a Columbia University student. Michael Longfellow acted as a reporter for Spectrum News New York 1 on “Community Affairs,” shining light on the ongoing protests throughout the country and their impact.

Jar Jar Binks. Invoke the name to any hardcore Star Wars fan and then step back to see the explosion. No one is neutral.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers questioned judge Bruno Tonioli’s decision to hit the golden buzzer during Saturday night’s episode of the ITV show. It came after teacher Taryn Charles wowed the audience with her audition.

Erling Haaland laughed off Roy Keane's criticism of his play and said he pays little notice to what 'that man' has to say.

Not everyone is welcome to travel across the globe.

Sad news for Jonas Brothers fans.

Youth mental wellness has been taking a hit lately, with unprecedented levels of depression and anxiety in children, teens, and adolescents. Some of the reasons for this epidemic include educational pressures, social media influences, lack of access to mental health services, and family dynamics. So, by understanding these challenges, you and everyone around you can play a crucial role in shaping interventions that support our youth. For example, your involvement ensures that young people, including LGBTQ+ youths, thrive in an environment that fosters resilience and well-being. Join us on this journey to discover Georgia’s approach to youth mental wellness initiatives and programs that are not just making a difference — but are significantly increasing youth mental wellness state-wide.

After a dramatic election night, Labour has lost its overall majority in Oldham council for the first time in thirteen years. The group saw seven seats go to independent candidates.

Carlos Aguilar When filmmaker Rachel Elizabeth Seed first hears the recorded voice of her late mother Sheila Turner Seed, who died when she was only 18 months old, a long-buried sense of connection is instantly reawakened. Seed, also a photographer, has spent years trying to construct a portrait of Turner from the substantial archival materials she left behind following a career as an adventurous, globe-trotting journalist.

The Black Phone 2 is in the works!

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Emily Longeretta It was a day of support and encouragement among women — peppered with some hope for change — at Variety‘s Power of Women, presented by Lifetime, on Thursday. The event, which took place at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, honored Shonda Rhimes, Anitta, Mariska Hargitay and Amy Schumer, and was hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin. Before the honorees took the stage, Denise, Dominique and Tanya Brown, the sisters of the late Nicole Brown Simpson, paid tribute to their sister following the debut of the trailer for Lifetime’s upcoming docuseries, “The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson.” The four-part special won’t linger on the crime or the “trial of the century,” in which Brown’s ex-husband, O.J.

Denise Brown Thirty years after Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder, her sister Denise Brown gathered friends and family to reflect on her legacy for the upcoming “The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson.” The four-part Lifetime docuseries doesn’t sensationalize the crime or the “trial of the century,” in which Brown’s ex-husband, O.J. Simpson, was accused and eventually acquitted of the murder charges. Instead, it is a portrait of Brown Simpson by those who knew and loved her. Its June 1-2 release also serves as a riposte to the media attention around Simpson’s death on April 10. In the three decades since her sister’s passing, Denise Brown has advocated for victims of domestic violence and helped pass the Violence Against Women Act. I’ll never forget the time.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Classic TV network MeTV is turning its cartoon block into a new network. Owner Weigel Broadcasting Co. announced Wednesday that it will launch MeTV Toons as a new national TV network focused on classic animation, “from Hollywood-era shorts to made-for-television favorites.” MeTV Toons, which launches June 25, is a collab between Weigel and Warner Bros.

Naman Ramachandran Some of the Sony Music Group‘s top European artists are backing a voter participation campaign. Sony has launched what it describes as a “non-partisan campaign,” titled Your Voice, Your Power, Your Vote, to encourage voting in the June European Union elections, with a focus on young people and underrepresented groups.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Richard Tandy, the keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist whose tenure with the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) spanned more than 50 years, has died, according to a statement from Jeff Lynne, the group’s frontman and co-founder. No cause of death was given, although sources said he had been ill for several years; he was 76.

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Barry Jenkins defends himself over criticism for helming the Disney prequel Mufasa: The Lion King.

Glamour’s or consult the other zodiac signs’ .Meghan Rose is an astrologer, tarot reader, and writer based out of Los Angeles whose work bridges the magical and the material to create real change. Rose acts as a guide for her clients to help them navigate relationships, career, and everything in between. Learn more at and follow her on , , and .Ace of Pentacles: I see a chance opportunity arriving for you this month, and it looks like it’s coming around the time that the Mars & North Node conjunction in Aries arrives on the 19th and lights up your sixth house of work and daily habits.

Glamour’s or consult the other zodiac signs’ .Meghan Rose is an astrologer, tarot reader, and writer based out of Los Angeles whose work bridges the magical and the material to create real change. Rose acts as a guide for her clients to help them navigate relationships, career, and everything in between. Learn more at and follow her on , , and .Judgment: Your harshest critic is often yourself, and this month it seems you're starting to hear your own inner voice with more clarity.

Glamour’s or consult the other zodiac signs’ .Meghan Rose is an astrologer, tarot reader, and writer based out of Los Angeles whose work bridges the magical and the material to create real change. Rose acts as a guide for her clients to help them navigate relationships, career, and everything in between. Learn more at and follow her on , , and .Ace of Wands: It seems the month of May is going to give you a chance to start a new chapter in your life, and this is one that you’ve been waiting for.

Katcy Stephan New Line Cinema has landed the Chris Farley biopic starring Paul Walter Hauser, in what Variety is told was a highly competitive situation. The film, which has the blessing of the Farley family, will mark actor Josh Gad‘s directorial debut, with Lorne Michaels and Erin David producing via Broadway Video. Oscar and Emmy nominees Scott Neustadter and Michael H.

Thania Garcia FKA Twigs and Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property on Tuesday to discuss the dangers of exploitative artificial intelligence. “AI cannot replicate the depth of my life journey, yet those who control it hold the power to mimic the likeness of my art, to replicate it and falsely claim my identity and intellectual property,” Twigs told Sens.

Jennifer Lawrence is speaking out in defense of her longtime friend Amy Schumer.

SAG-AFTRA‘s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland urged lawmakers to move forward with an AI bill which seeks to provide historic protection against generative artificial intelligence.

Angelique Jackson Inevitable Foundation has announced the winners of its partnership with the Loreen Arbus Foundation to support disabled women and nonbinary writers. The recipients are Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini, Melanie Abrams Fierstein, Natalia Temesgen and Anne Hamilton, who will each receive an $8,000 grant as well as mentorship, coaching and professional connections.

UPDATED, 8:15 am: Netflix has dropped the official trailer for Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, the animated follow-up sequel series to Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, and there’s one name that is conspicuously missing. Jenna Ortega, who voiced Brooklynn in Camp Creatceous, is not listed in the voice cast for Chaos Theory, or seen in the trailer, and we’ve confirmed she will not be returning for the new series. Chaos Theory picks up with Brooklynn seemingly killed by a dinosaur attack. According to Ben (Sean Giambrone), she was targeted, and the other members of the Nublar Six are now in danger.

TRIBUTES were paid today to pioneering musician MC Conrad, with fans dubbing the star a "true legend".The drum and bass artist, whose real name was Conrad Thompson, died leaving what was described as an "unmatched legacy". His agency Clinic Talent led the tributes explaining that he passed away earlier this month.

Game of Thrones massively multiplayer online (MMO) game is in development and it’s set in the frigid North, featuring iconic locations such as Winterfell and The Wall.As reported by The Witcher fan site Redanian Intelligence, (via Eurogamer) Nexon, which published The Finals and Kartrider, is behind a new Game of Thrones MMO. The report states that the game will be set in the North sometime between the show’s fourth and fifth seasons, so spoilers ahead.Roose Bolton is Warden of the North, and Jon and Sam are still up at The Wall.

We’re getting close to the season finale of The Voice and the Top 12 contestants have been revealed ahead of the live shows.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Ethan Hawke was nominated at the 2002 Oscars for best supporting actor for his performance in Antoine Fuqua’s crime thriller “Training Day.” He lost the prize to Jim Broadbent (“Iris”), but he immediately got some much-needed perspective from his “Training Day” co-star Denzel Washington, who happened to win the Oscar that same night for best actor. During a recent interview on Max’s “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” series, the host asked Hawke about a story he heard in which Washington leaned over to Hawke after the latter’s Oscar loss and whispered in his ear: “It’s better that you didn’t win. Losing was better.” “You don’t want an award to improve your status.

The first-ever Neurodiversity Celebration Initiative event created by Roadmap Writers will take place on April 30th, and May 1 in honor of Neurodiversity Celebration Month. The two-panel series spotlights neurodivergent voices and experiences in Hollywood.

Disney has dropped a teaser for Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel for the studio’s 2019 photorealistic version of the animated 1994 classic The Lion King.

The first teaser trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King has debuted online!