Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesdirector says Lucy Gray Baird is the 'anti-Katniss'

The Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence previews Lucy Gray’s fight in the Hunger Games prequel. Lucy Gray Baird, Lawrence said, is the “anti-Katniss.” “Katniss was an introvert and a survivor,” the director said in the latest issue ofEmpire. Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray in ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’.Lionsgate Movies/YouTube “She was quite quiet and stoic, you could almost say [she was] asexual. Lucy Gray is the opposite....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Joseph Anderson

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesdominates the box office arena, whileThe Marvelssuffers a historic drop

The “Hunger Games” prequel debuts at No. 1 with $44 million, the smallest opening of the franchise. Coming 8 years after the YA trilogy came to an end, the film has largely arrived topositive reviews. Rachel Zegler in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.Murray Close/Lionsgate Thats for Bob Iger. She added, [The box office] has nothing to do with me. Im happy with the finished product, and the people that I care about enjoyed the film....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · James Daniel PhD

Bam Margera tears intoJackasscast in brutal rap diss track

“The track chronicles the cornucopia of grudges Margera has been holding against his crude companions. But it also doubles as a tirade against series co-creatorsJohnny KnoxvilleandJeff Tremaine. “F— ‘em all.” Bam Margera, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O.Tom Briglia/FilmMagic; Monica Schipper/WireImage; Michael Schwartz/Getty Tremaine previously applied for a three-year restraining order for himself and his family in 2020. Margera wasfired fromJackass Foreverover his alleged Adderall use. Margera has been in the spotlight with addiction issues over the past few years....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Shannon Jones

Barack Obama gave script notes on Netflix's new disaster movie starring Julia Roberts

Robot creator Sam Esmail. A new disaster movie starringJulia Robertshad an unusual consultant on the script former presidentBarack Obama. Esmail spoke toVanity Fairabout the former president’s involvement in the creative process. Barack Obama; Julia Roberts.Win McNamee/Getty Images; JoJo Whilden/Netflix And to hear an ex-president say you’re off by a few details… I thought I was off by a lot! The fact that he said that scared the f— out of me," Esmail said....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Aaron Hunt

Barbara Rush, star ofIt Came from Outer Space, dies at 97

My wonderful mother passed away peacefully at 5:28 this evening. Her screen acting debut came in 1950sThe Goldbergs, and her breakthrough role quickly followed. Rush was married and divorced three times to actor Jeffrey Hunter, publicist Warren Cowan and sculptor Jim Gruzalski. Barbara Rush.Joe Scarnici/Getty She is survived by her two children, Claudia Cowan and Jeffrey Hunter. Barbara Rush.Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Jason Roy

Barbie's a billion dollar girl in a billion dollar world, as Greta Gerwig makes history

Barbiemakes Gerwigthe 29th director, and the first solo female director, to join the billion dollar movie club. Barbiemay have been the No. 1 movie domestically, but internationallyMeg 2: The Trenchtook the top spot with $112 million. Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’.Warner Bros. Pictures Want more movie news? The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they appear in new film ‘Mutant Mayhem’.Everett Collection

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Jacqueline Guzman

Barbie's IMAX post-credits scene explained, from Barney the divorcee to 'Boys Just Want to Have Fun' spoof

The limited-engagement IMAX release of Greta Gerwig’s box office hit features some kooky new scenes. (The current theatrical version does not have a post-credits scene.) There are also notable scenes that were cut from the movie. Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie in ‘Barbie’.Warner Bros. Pictures Below, EW’s got a rundown of the most memorable scenes that didn’t make the final cut. I don’t know if I wannabeyou or bewithyou." Other cuts: “That is one tasty man snack....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Erica Coleman

Barbie,Oppenheimerlead 2024 Golden Globes nominations: See the full list

The 2024Golden Globesnominations have kicked off a new era for the embattled awards body. Smith Cameron,Alexander Skarsgard, andAlan Ruckall appearing on the Globes' list. HBOandMaxled the overall TV nominees with 17 data pipe nods, followed byNetflixwith 15. Greta Lee, Margot Robbie, Taylor Swift among 2024 Golden Globes nominations.courtesy Everett Collection; MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty 3, and more. The 2024 Golden Globes air Sunday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Allison Marsh

Barbie,Oppenheimerlead 2024 SAG Awards nominations: See the full list

Fran Drescher, who helped lead the guild through the strike, also delivered remarks during the announcement. See the full list of 2024 SAG Awards nominations below. Margot Robbie in Barbie / Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us / Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer.Warner Bros. Pictures; HBO; Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures SAG Awards statuette.Christopher Polk/Getty SAG Awards statuette.Frazer Harrison/Getty

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Jason Donaldson

Barbieactor Scott Evans shares behind-the-scenes footage and photos of 'favorite moments' while filming

Can you feel the Kenergy? Scott Evansis lettingBarbiefans into the Mojo Dojo Casa House. Written by Gerwig andNoah Baumbach,Barbiefollows Robbie’s titular doll as she experiences an existential crisis. Scott Evans.Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage Gosling stars as the central Ken, who embarks on his own journey of self-discovery in the story. She finished the call telling me that Id hear from her soon. An hour or two later, I got a call with the offer....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Michael Brewer

Barbieco-writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach are officially married

After years of dating, the two creative collaborators finally tied the knot. Barbieco-writers celebrated their film’s big year in a major way. The two first met when Gerwig was cast in Baumbach’s 2010 movieGreenberg. Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty Gerwig and Baumbach made their red carpet debut as an official couple at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards. They did the same for 2015’sMistress America, before Gerwig began her own solo directorial career with 2017’sLady Bird....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Lisa Griffith

Barbieopening-day box office clobbersThe Batman,Spider-Man, andGuardians of the Galaxy

Life in plastic is looking pretty fantastic forBarbie’s tiny purse. Our choreographer said dancers, their bodies always have a direction that’s different [from] normal people. Barbieis now playing in theaters nationwide. ‘Barbie’ has beaten Batman and Spider-Man movies at the box office.Warner Bros. Pictures; Jonathan Olley/DC Comics/Warner Bros.; Sony Pictures Animation Want more movie news?

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Kristie Hunt

Barbiereview: Welcome to Greta Gerwig's fiercely funny, feminist Dreamhouse

The Barbie movie couldve been another forgettable, IP-driven cash grab. Instead, the director of Little Women and Lady Bird has crafted a neon pink delight. ), an unadapted piece of intellectual property (Barbie dolls! Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’.Warner Bros. Pictures ), and an adjective (neon pink!). Elaborate dance numbers were teased.Ryan Goslinggave a lot of quotes about something called “Kenergy.” What actuallywasthis movie, and could it possibly live up to all that hot pink buzz?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Angela Richard