The Shot: Inside Mariko's intenseShōgunshowdown

This article originally appeared inEntertainment Weekly’s Awardist Emmys Kickoff special print issue. Shoguns penultimate episode is quite possibly the series best, for several reasons. And indeed, it was an undertaking, shot on multiple cameras over several days. Anna Sawai on ‘Shogun’.Katie Yu/FX Which in television is just unheard of, showrunnerJustin MarkstellsEntertainment Weekly. But the gravity of the situation is undeniable. Shes outnumbered in every way, shape, and form and outarmed, Marks explains....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Jessica Scott

The Simpsonsproducer apologizes for killing off longtime character but says it was supposed to hurt

Larry the barfly met his demise after 35 seasons on the show. FOX Fans have been grieving Larry’s death on social media. His friends then spread his ashes. Homer and Larry on ‘The Simpsons’.FOX A new episode ofThe Simpsonsairs May 5 on Fox.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Ana Leonard

The Simpsonstakes Sideshow Bob on aWhite Lotusvacation in exclusive preview clip

Everyone’s favorite dandy deceiver, the villainous Sideshow Bob, has returned toThe Simpsons.Springfield beware. “My ears are burning,” Bob purrs as he waltzes into their room. “Sideshow Bob!” Still from ‘The Simpsons’ season 36.FOX they scream in unison. He’s sophisticated, persnickety, has a penchant for high culture, and an undying hatred for Bart. Bob’s unsuspecting girlfriend is voiced bySaturday Night Live’sChloe Fineman, marking her first appearance on the long-running sitcom. Sideshow Bob and The Simpsons on ‘The Simpsons’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Mark Williams

The Sinclairs have arrived inWe Were Liarsfirst look (exclusive)

Based on E. Lockhart’s novel, the series will pack an emotional punch. Jessie Redmond/Prime8BIM For Cadence Sinclair, one summer changed everything. For theWe Were Liarsadaptation, change took a bit longer. Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence, Esther McGregor as Mirren, Joseph Zada as Johnny, and Shubham Maheshwari as Gat on ‘We Were Liars’.Credit:Jessie Redmond/Prime8BIM In 2014,E. But the book would come back around. So, once again, they said (a temporary) goodbye....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Courtney Gardner

The Situation reveals Whoopi Goldberg gaveJersey Shorecast advice for years

There’s always a room forWhoopi Goldbergat theJersey Shorehouse. I believe that book is going to save a lot of lives." He added, “Believe it or not, Whoopi’s in that book.” Whoopi Goldberg and Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino on ‘The View’.ABC (2) The camera cut to Goldberg, who grinned at the news and explained her personal connection to the cast. Sorrentino continued, remembering the kindness Goldberg showed him shortly after the first season ofJersey Shorepremiered in 2009....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Emily Carlson

The Social Networkstar Jesse Eisenberg shares why he doesn't want to be 'associated' with Mark Zuckerberg

“I’m a human being.” Dave Benett/Getty; Samuel Corum/Getty Jesse Eisenbergwould very much like to be kept separate fromMark Zuckerbergs narrative, kindly. Its this guy thats doing things that are problematic, Eisenberg said. Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Zuckerberg.Credit:Dave Benett/Getty; Samuel Corum/Getty Taking away fact-checking and safety concerns, making people who are already threatened in this world more threatened. The tech billionaires recent platform policy changes have raised alarms for Eisenberg on a personal not professional level....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Teresa Rogers

The Sopranoscreator David Chase worried James Gandolfini wasn't 'threatening enough' to play Tony Soprano

Meanwhile, Gandolfini had his own concerns: “Oh, for f—’s sake. This guy wants to eat breakfast? This guy’s going to be a pain in the ass.” James Gandolfini starred on ‘The Sopranos’ mob drama from HBO.Credit:Anthony Neste/Getty But that didn’t stopDavid Chasefrom trying. She knew instantly that he was perfect for the role. “I went, ‘Oh my God, I think I have Tony Soprano, she recalled. James Gandolfini in ‘The Sopranos’....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Robert Clayton

The Sopranosguest star recalls getting 'whacked by Paulie Walnuts' for real, thanks to mishap with lead pipe

Character actor Chris Diamantopoulos remembers “a rite of passage” accident on set with late actor Tony Sirico. HBO Here’s one of those rare instances where you almostwantto get whacked by a gangster. Which one do you think he used on me the first time? Tony Sirico and Chris Diamantopoulos on ‘The Sopranos’.Credit:HBO The answer is it wasn’t the fake one." “It was a rite of passage to be whacked by Paulie Walnuts,” he added....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Angelica Mcfarland

The Spiderwick Chroniclesboss reveals a secret character is hidden in plain sight

And you don’t even need Hobgoblin spit or a seeing stone so you can spot ‘em! From ogres to faeries to unicorns (oh my! Blink and you’ll miss it! The tree in ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’.Courtesy of the Roku Channel There’s a vague shape of a human body in that tree and that is Lorengorm. He’s stuck there this whole time. He’s been cursed to be there, he confirms. A faerie in ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Brooke Ross

The Spiderwick Chroniclesshowrunner discusses the differences between the books, film, and TV series

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Roku Channel’sThe Spiderwick Chronicles. Its been over two decades since Tony DiTerlizzi andHolly Blackfirst introduced fantasy readers toThe Spiderwick Chronicles. For starters, the Grace children are all teenagers in the show. Lyon Daniels as Jared Grace in ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’.Courtesy of the Roku Channel And so I was wholeheartedly like, Yes, let’s dive into this. Let’s age up our characters. Let’s make their issues just slightly more sophisticated....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · David Allen

The Spiderwick Chroniclesshowrunner weighs in on that 'tense' season finale cliffhanger

Warning: this story contains spoilers forThe Spiderwick Chroniclesseason finale, The Wrath of Mulgarath. But getting rid of Mulgarath doesnt magically fix all of the Grace familys problems. Courtesy of the Roku Channel It’s a family moment of realizing, it’s not just you. The cast of ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’.Courtesy of the Roku Channel It’s all of us. We all push you to this place. We all take a part in this, he says....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Beverly Torres

The stars of Netflix'sThe Gentlemenimprovised a lot more of Guy Ritchie's series than you may think

Don’t worry about it. Yeah, we’ll sort it out." “We had two scripts,” James said during a recentEmmys FYC panel series moderated byEntertainment Weekly. Theo James and Daniel Ings on Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’.netflix “The conceit was very good, but the meat was not fully there. And I remember speaking to Guy and he’s like, ‘Yeah, f— it. Don’t worry about it. Yeah, we’ll sort it out. We’ll sort it out.’...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Jose Young

The stories behind new never-before-seen Minor Threat photos

Just a Minor Threat reveals a treasure trove of previously unseen images of the celebrated punk band. Photographer Glen E. Friedman walks us through some of the best of them. Minor Threat were not just a band. Minor Threat.Glen E. Friedman They were a movement. There has also been a scarcity of photographs of them, but that’s about to change. That’s what I was going for." ‘Just a Minor Threat’ by Glen E....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Alicia Washington