Will Helen Hunt appear in the new ‘Twisters’ movie? Her sequel idea got rejected for ‘shady’ reason

James Gunn’s Superman (ne Superman Legacy) has cast Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White.

Superman: Legacy is now just Superman, director and DC studio chief James Gunn has revealed.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Kathryn Hahn admits she’s not very athletic. “I love stretching and working out, but I don’t play sports,” says the star of Marvel’s upcoming “Agnes” series.

After a production delay so star Jean Smart could recover from an undisclosed heart procedure, Max’s Emmy-winning comedy series “Hacks” is set to return for a third season. Today, Max revealed that Oscar-winner Helen Hunt, six-time Emmy Award nominee Christina Hendricks, and the legendary Christopher Lloyd are among this year’s guest stars.

Hacks has released its all-star lineup of guest stars for season three of the Max drama.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Hacks” Season 3 has added six to its cast in guest star roles, Variety has learned. Helen Hunt (“Mad About You,” “As Good as It Gets”), Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men,” “Good Girls”), Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”), Dan Bucatinsky (“Scandal,” “Air”), George Wallace (“Clean Slate,” “The Ladykillers”), and Tony Goldwyn (“Scandal,” “Oppenheimer”) are all set to appear in the upcoming season of the Max comedy series. The official logline for Season 3 of “Hacks” states, “A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.” Hunt is repped by UTA and Dennis Ardi.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Germany’s Beta Film is introducing at the London TV Screenings the first episode of “Maxima,” a six-part drama about the love story between future Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the then Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. The series is produced by Millstreet Films “The Neighbors”), with Videoland (RTL Netherlands) holding Dutch broadcasting rights.

Thania Garcia Ariana Grande appeared on the “Zach Sang Show” on Monday night to discuss her new record, “Eternal Sunshine,” out March 8, and her role as Glinda in the upcoming “Wicked” film. Though the details of the singer and actor’s current ventures were slim, Grande did discuss multiple trending topics for both projects. After being asked what it was like to be working with producer Max Martin again, Grande shared her love for their longtime partnership and revealed they had recorded a few sessions at Jungle City Studios in New York before she left to film “Wicked.” Those songs — including a demo called “Fantasize” — ended up on TikTok without her consent and went viral throughout much of last year.

“It’s the issues that New Yorkers are talking about. What it is that you need to know to be an informed New Yorker,” Pergament said of the show, available to Spectrum subscribers on Channel 1, Spectrum News App Xumo, Stream Box, Roku, and Apple TV streaming. Pergament started her career at NY1 in 1994.

The Weeknd has finally shared the music video for ‘Popular’ featuring Madonna and Playboi Carti. Check it out below.The video first premiered in the game Fortnite last week.

I see London. I see France. And if major league baseball players are to be believed, their new uniforms show off their underpants.

Scarlett Johansson has put together a cast for her directorial debut Eleanor the Great!

Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold has revealed the date that presenter Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be joining This Morning. Ben bid a teary farewell to GMB on Friday, 23 February, after it was confirmed he would join the team at This Morning alongside Cat to present the morning show from Mondays to Thursdays.

Sheridan Smith showed off her "glamorous" hair transformation during an appearance on The One Show today, 21 February, and the singer and actress looked incredible as she beamed about feeling "more grown-up".The West End theatre icon was excited to talk about her brand new musical role in the show Opening Night, which premieres in London soon.The new musical features music and lyrics from acclaimed musician Rufus Wainright, and will see Sheridan joining a star-studded cast for the run. As she chatted to Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas about the exciting new project, the 42 year old star, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, also talked about how the show had prompted her new hair-style. "And you've got a new look too!" Welsh presenter Alex praised, and Sheridan giggled in response.

The Devil Wears Prada.” The role was iconically brought to life in the original film by Meryl Streep. Anne Hathaway looks back at the moments she regrets from her Hollywood careerAnne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reunite after 17 years of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ releaseA post shared by Vanessa Williams (@vanessawilliamsofficial)The announcement was made on social media, with Williams and the production’s official Instagram account sharing a clip of her walking inside the Runway Magazine office and sitting down to work.

Dancing on Ice fans were clearly divided as the show paid tribute to Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean following their big news last week. During Sunday night's (February 18) live show, the pair confirmed they have “no plans” to step back from the ITV competition after announcing their retirement from skating together in 2025.

Prince William has made a solo appearance at the 77th British Academy Film Awards.The Prince of Wales walked the red carpet alone as his wife Kate Middleton remained at home while recovering from her recent abdominal surgery. For the occasion, William opted for a classic formal suit, which included a velvet navy blue blazer, white shirt and black trousers.

Randy Sparks, whose group the New Christy Minstrels was a huge part of the folk revival of the early 1960s, died February 11 at an assisted-living facility in San Diego. He was 90.

Tony nominee and former High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Julia Lester will be starring in a new movie for Hulu – Just Jared Jr Travis Kelce talks celebrating his 2024 Super Bowl win with Taylor Swift – Celebitchy Jason Mraz reveals his must-have products – Popsugar Freya Skye just signed a huge new deal with Disney – Just Jared Jr Victoria Monet, Alix Earle, & Nazanin Mandi attended Sol de Janeiro’s pop-up party celebrating the launch of the brand’s Delicia Drench Body Butter and Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist on Thursday night (Feb. 15) in New York City. Guests sipped on branded cocktails and experienced Instagrammable activations, such as photos with life-sized Sol de Janeiro products along with sensorial VR hand massages with skin-hydration analysis. Check out the gallery for the pics!

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