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The first three hosts of Saturday Night Live UK have been announced.

Tina Fey will become the first-ever host of Saturday Night Live UK, which will premiere on March 21. Fey, of course, spent years as the head writer and a cast member on the American version of the show. Wet Leg will serve as the first-ever musical guest during the same episode.

Jamie Dornan will host the March 28 episode of the program. His show will feature Wolf Alice as its musical guest. Finally, Riz Ahmed will be the host of the April 4 episode, with musical guest Kasabian.

The inaugural cast of Saturday Night Live UK includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.

The original show’s creator, Lorne Michaels, is an executive producer on the new version of the show. He continues to run the American version, which is currently on its 51st season. Based in London, the new edition of the show will follow the exact same format as its U.S. counterpart.

Saturday Night Live UK will air on Sky and the streaming service NOW in the U.K. Peacock will stream the show in the U.S., with new episodes debuting to the platform the day after they initially air.

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The cast of A Quiet Place Part III has been announced.

As previously reported, John Krasinski is returning to direct, write and produce the upcoming fourth film in the A Quiet Place series for Paramount Pictures.

Krasinski announced the film’s cast to his Instagram on Monday.

“So proud to be a part of this #AQuietPlace family… old and new! Here we go!” Krasinski captioned his post.

Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy are set to return to the franchise, as are Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe. Jack O’Connell, Jason Clarke and Katy O’Brian are joining the cast this time around.

While the plot of the upcoming film has yet to be announced, one can assume it will again follow the alien creatures who have an incredible sense of hearing.

Krasinski is resuming his role as director after he helmed the first two films in the franchise. Michael Sarnoski directed the 2024 spinoff film A Quiet Place: Day One, which starred Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn.

The release date for the new film has also shifted. It previously was set to open on July 9, 2027. Now, A Quiet Place Part III will arrive in theaters on July 30, 2027.

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The previously-announced Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is no more.

Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal that Hulu has decided not to move forward with the reboot Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale.

“I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all to hear it from me. Unfortunately, Hulu has decided not to move forward with Buffy: New Sunnydale,” Gellar said.

Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman were going to write and executive produce the reboot, which would have been directed and executive produced by Chloé Zhao. Gellar was attached to executive produce and star in the new series.

“I never thought I would find myself back in Buffy’s stylish yet affordable boots, and thanks to Chloé, I was reminded how much I love her, and how much she means not only to me, but to all of you. And this doesn’t change any of that,” Gellar said in her video. “And I promise, if the apocalypse actually comes, you can still beep me.”

Gellar captioned the video with the same parting line, which is a reference to a quote her character, Buffy Summers, said in the original show.

While on the red carpet for the 98th Oscars on Sunday, Zhao told Variety and CNN that she was “not surprised” by Hulu’s decision.

“I had an incredible, incredible time with Sarah, with all the cast and crew doing this,” Zhao said. “Our priority for Sarah and for us has always been to be truthful to the show, to be truthful to our fans. So, things happen for a reason, and we keep our hearts open and we welcome the mystery. And what this might lead us to.”

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It was Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another that came away as the big winner during Sunday night’s 98th Academy Awards.

The movie earned six Oscars including best picture. Anderson won his first-ever Academy Awards at the ceremony, and backstage after those wins, he was asked how One Battle After Another represents this year and the current time period we are living in.

“Our film obviously has a certain amount of parallels to what’s happening in the news every day. So, it obviously reflects what’s happening in the world,” Anderson said.

The director then reflected on how One Battle After Another offers some hope for where our real world could be headed.

“In terms of where it’s going, I don’t know. But I know that the end of our movie is our hero, Willa, heading off to continue to fight against evil forces,” Anderson said. “And, I think, like I said in my speech, bring at least common sense and decency back into fashion.”

Anderson also addressed some of the criticism his film has faced over its portrayal of Teyana Taylor’s character, Perfidia Beverly Hills. The writer and director explained that Perfidia has to be who she is so that the film’s hero, Willa, played by Chase Infiniti, can right the mistakes of her parents.

“The point of it is to set up the story of Willa. The next generation. What happens when your parents, who are damaged, have handed quite a difficult history to you? How do you manage that? That’s our story. And our story is in Chase and her evolution,” Anderson said.

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Michael B. Jordan won best actor at the Academy Awards Sunday for his dual role in Sinners, becoming the sixth Black actor to take home the award.

Speaking backstage, he reflected on the honor and the balance between being ambitious and trusting the path meant for you.

“There is a selfishness in understanding that in your craft, in your industry, this is a pinnacle,” he said. “This is what our industry standard is, it’s what we put value on in a big way. That competitiveness, you do want that.”

At the same time, he said success comes down to timing.

“What’s for you is for you,” he continued. “And you can’t take anybody’s blessings away…So I’m just like walking my path, man, and just trying to be locked in.”

He encouraged actors and artists “to keep that in mind” during their journeys, to remain honest and continue dreaming big.

In Sinners, Jordan played twin brothers Smoke and Stack. To prepare, he imagined the history they shared after spending their whole lives together.

“Just imagine you being in a partnership for like 30-something years. How many times they would argue? How many times they would keep score on who’s right and who’s wrong?” he said, noting he built those layers so it could feel like they had a real history.

Director Ryan Coogler said he always believed Jordan was perfect for the role.

“I knew I had to call Mike,” he said backstage. “He ended up calling me before I got to him and asking me if I would be interested in something he was working on independently. And I told him it wasn’t the right time.”

He said Jordan got upset, forcing him to tell him about Sinners earlier than he intended. “Thankfully he said yes,” Coogler said. 

Sinners also won the Oscar for best original screenplay. 

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The new series The Vampire Lestat will make its premiere June 7 on AMC and AMC+. The show follows the world’s first immortal rockstar, Lestat de Lioncourt, as played by Sam Reid. The first season follows his band’s popularity and his rising star power as the world contends with an unnatural surge in the vampire population …

Bradley Cooper could possibly take on the upcoming Ocean’s 11 prequel. Deadline reports that Cooper is being considered to write and direct the upcoming movie for Warner Bros. Pictures. While no deals have been made, Cooper would potentially replace Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung, who was previously attached but stepped away from the project. As for who will star in the film, the outlet reports that Margot Robbie is set to take on a key role …

Access Hollywood has been canceled by NBCUniversal. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the company will no longer produce first-run syndicated TV programming. In addition to Access Hollywood, shows such as Access Live, Karamo and The Steve Wilkos Show have also been canceled …

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Hoppers isn’t hopping away from the #1 box office spot just yet.

The Pixar animated film stayed on top for a second week, bringing in $28.5 million. Two of the week’s other new releases, the Colleen Hoover romance adaptation Reminders of Him and the horror film Undertone, came in at #2 and #3, respectively.

Rounding out the top five were Scream 7 and GOAT. Two rereleases made it into the top 10: Kiki’s Delivery Service at #7 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze at #9.

Here are the top 10 films at the box office:
1. Hoppers – $28.5 million
2. Reminders of Him – $18.25 million
3. Undertone – $9.34 million
4. Scream 7 – $8.35 million
5. GOAT – $4.7 million
6. The Bride! – $2.1 million
7. Kiki’s Delivery Service – $1.668 million
8. Wuthering Heights – $1.665 million
9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze – $1.48 million
10. Crime 101 – $1.14 million

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The stars once again dazzled at the 98th annual Academy Awards.

A big trend of the evening was feathers, with several of this year’s standouts wearing gowns embellished with them. Demi Moore wore a green and black feathered Gucci gown; Teyana Taylor was in a black-and-white Chanel gown with a feather train and sheer bodice; and Nicole Kidman wore a white Chanel corseted gown with feathers at the waist and train.

Green was also hot on the red carpet, with not only Demi in green, but Kate Hudson in a figure-hugging green crystal gown from Armani Privé, and Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku in a green sequined dress by Louis Vuitton. White was also a recurring look, with Kidman donning white, along with Elle Fanning in a white Givenchy princess gown; Emma Stone in a shimmering white Louis Vuitton dress; and even Timothée Chalamet getting in on the trend in an all-white tux.

Other stunning looks included: Rose Byrne in a black backless dress with a floral print from Christian Dior; and Jessie Buckley, who was channeling Grace Kelly in a pink and red Chanel gown.

And it wasn’t just the women who brought the style. Men making a statement included Michael B. Jordan, in an all-black tux with no tie; Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams, in an all-black Balenciaga suit; and an uncharacteristically clean-shaven Pedro Pascal, who went without a jacket, donning a white shirt with a huge floral broach, black pants and a cummerbund.

And speaking of Oscars and fashion, Vogue’s Anna Wintour joined The Devil Wears Prada‘s Anne Hathaway onstage to present best costume design, and best hair and makeup, but not before Hathaway asked the fashion icon’s thoughts on her dress. But Wintour sidestepped the question and went right to announcing the nominees, getting big laughs from the audience. Wintour got another crack in at Hathaway’s expense, ending the segment by saying, “Thank you, Emily,” a reference Hathaway’s character in the film.

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The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, aired live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15.  

One Battle After Another was the night’s big winner, taking home six Oscars, including best picture, best director for Paul Thomas Anderson and best supporting actor for Sean Penn.

Here are the winners:

Best picture
One Battle After Another

Best director
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Best actor
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners

Best actress
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet

Best supporting actress
Amy Madigan, Weapons

Best supporting actor
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another

Best original score
Sinners, Ludwig Göransson

Best live action short film (TIE)
The Singers
Two People Exchanging Saliva

Best adapted screenplay
One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson

Best original screenplay
Sinners, Ryan Coogler

Best animated short film
The Girl Who Cried Pearls

Best animated feature film
KPop Demon Hunters

Best casting
One Battle After Another, Cassandra Kulukundis

Best original song
“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters

Best documentary feature film
Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Best documentary short film
All Empty Rooms

Best international feature film
Norway, Sentimental Value

Best film editing
One Battle After Another, Andy Jurgensen

Best sound
F1

Best visual effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash

Best cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners

Best makeup and hairstyling
Frankenstein

Best costume design
Kate Hawley, Frankenstein

Best production design
Frankenstein

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One Battle After Another was the big winner at Sunday’s Oscars, taking home the top prize of best picture.

“I just want to say that in 1975 the Oscar nominees for best picture were Dog Day Afternoon, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Jaws, Nashville and Barry Lyndon,” said the film’s director, Paul Thomas Anderson. “There is no best among them, there is just what that mood might be that day.”

“But we’re happy to be part of this, a wonderful, wonderful journey with our fellow nominees, our fellow filmmakers, our fellow filmmakers that even weren’t recognized by the academy,” he added. “So many great films this year.”

Anderson also thanked his cast, noting he “blew it” when he forgot to thank them when he won best director earlier in the evening. He specifically called out actress Chase Infiniti, saying, “You are the heart of this movie.”

One Battle After Another took home six awards. In addition to best picture, it won director, adapted screenplay, film editing, achievement in casting and supporting actor for Sean Penn.

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