Luke Macfarlane has announced that he will run the New York Marathon in memory of his partner Hig Roberts‘ late brother.
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The new Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series adaptation is on the way and is just a couple of months away from premiering!
Based on the YA book series by Rick Riordan, the series tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.
The upcoming Disney+ show will be a more faithful adaptation of the books than the previously released movies, as Rick is directly involved in the process, serving as an executive producer and even co-writing the first two episodes.
If you missed it, be sure to check out the latest teaser trailer here!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is set to premiere it’s first two episodes on Wednesday, December 20th, followed by new episodes weekly on Disney+.
Click inside to meet the full cast and find out who they are portraying…
Luke Macfarlane has announced that he will run the New York Marathon in memory of his partner Hig Roberts‘ late brother.
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Matthew Perry candidly spoke about death just one year before he was found dead at age 54 of an apparent drowning.The beloved “Friends” alum wrote about his decades-long excessive use of alcohol and pills in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” as well as during interviews promoting the book.“I say in the book that if I did die it would shock people, but it wouldn’t surprise anybody. And that’s what I’m doing with writing this book.
Matthew Perry, star of the hit US comedy series Friends, has been found dead at his Los Angeles home aged 54.
Selome Hailu Tributes poured in from all corners of Hollywood when the news came of Matthew Perry’s death at age 54 on Saturday. The actor, best known for starring as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” was found dead in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles.
Matthew Perry died at the age of 54 on Saturday, Oct. 28, which eerily happens to be his ex Julia Roberts’ birthday.Roberts, who turned 56 on Saturday, and Perry dated in the mid-1990s.The late actor recalled in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” how the actress reportedly wanted to do a cameo on “Friends,” but only if she was part of a storyline for his character, Chandler Bing.Even more, Perry sent Roberts three dozen roses and a witty card to encourage her even more to drop by the NBC sitcom — at the request of creator Marta Kauffman.“Thus began a three-month-long courtship by daily faxes.
Refresh for latest updates….The sudden, tragic death of Friends star has touched a nerve with many of his Hollywood colleagues and fans pouring out their condolences. The 5x Primetime Emmy nominee was found unconscious late this afternoon at his L.A. home by first responders who were unable to revive him.
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The new musical Here We Are, which is the final show from legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, has officially debuted off-Broadway.
Looks like all those early concerns about whether name stars would walk the picket line ended up being a waste of energy: a strike captain on Saturday recognized Day 100 of the SAG-AFTRA strike by calling out many of the big names who joined the rank and file in those daily protests.
Dancing with the Stars honors Len Goodman this Tuesday night by bringing back a number of fan-favorite pros who have since moved on from the show. Everyone from to Tony Dovolani will grace the dance floor to perform in the late judge's honor, in what is guaranteed to be an extremely emotional evening (as if that wasn't enough, it's also the “Most Memorable Year” night).
The late Lance Reddick and Annie Wersching were not forgotten in the Season 2 premiere of Freevee’s Bosch: Legacy. The show paid tribute to the two original series alums in the Bosch spinoff’s Season 2 opening with a title card dedication that read “In Loving Memory of Our Friends ANNIE WERSCHING and LANCE REDDICK.” Both died earlier this year.
Lady Gaga‘s new song with the Rolling Stones is featured on the band’s new album and she stepped out for the album release party!
Saved by the Bethenny?Jennie Garth and Tiffani Thiessen may be enemies no longer.The actresses are igniting rumors that their longstanding feud might be over after posing together at a dinner party hosted by “Real Housewives of New York” alum Bethenny Frankel, 52, on Tuesday night.The star-studded soiree, held at the Hotel Bel Air, was attended by some of the biggest Bravolebrities on the planet such as NeNe Leakes, Larsa Pippen, Melissa Rivers, Amanza Smith and Raquel Leviss.Filling out the fun photo was “Clueless” actress Elisa Donovan, KIIS FM’s “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” co-host Tanya Rad and “DWTS” former pro Cheryl Burke.“A dinner JUSTBcuz,” Frankel captioned the snap, which she posted on her Instagram. “Thanks for a beautiful night ladies…I’m still cleaning up all the spilled tea.”That spilled tea may hold the key to the resurrection of the friendship between the former “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-stars and one commenter was quick to take note.“Jennie Garth and Tiffani Amber Thiessen were at the same dinner?!” the Instagram user posted.Garth and Thiessen’s relationship began on a bad note back in 1994.
Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are finding love. News broke Tuesday that the actress and soccer star are dating. Both women are off the heels of their respective divorces, with Harris filing for divorce from soccer player Ali Krieger on September 19, after 4 years of marriage, and Bush filing for divorce from her second husband Grant Hughes on August 4 after 13 months of marriage.
Rick Riordan published“Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief ” in 2005. The book introduces 12-year-old Percy, who discovers that the monsters and demon-eyed teachers who have plagued him his whole life aren’t figments of his imagination: He’s a demigod, it turns out — the child of a human woman and the water god Poseidon — and the Greek myths he grew up learning about are real. To empower his son, Haley, Riordan positioned Percy’s ADHD and dyslexia as strengths: They came from his battle instincts and his innate ability to read ancient Greek.
Michaela Zee Phyllis Coates, the first actor to portray Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane on television, died on Oct. 11 in Woodland Hills, Calif., her daughter Laura Press confirmed to the New York Times. She was 96.
Streaming series, The Chosen, which follows the life of Jesus Christ will see all of its episodes in season 4 play first in theaters this coming February. Fathom Events is distributing. After the full-season run in theaters, The Chosen will see its debut across streaming platforms including The Chosen TV and mobile apps, broadcast and cable TV.
Disney+ has unveiled some brand new stills from the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians television series!