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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SCAD celebrates The Breakfast Club anniversary
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Recently, the cast of 'The Breakfast Club' appeared together for the first time since the movie was released 1985. Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, and Anthony Michael Hall gathered at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. The group reminisced about memories from the film's set, discussed the film's legacy and recalled what it was like working with director John Hughes, the legendary director who died in 2009. The film's executive producer, Andrew Meyer, a SCAD professor of film and television, is ready to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary too. He will talk about his memories and experiences with the film at a special screening May 2 at the Trustees Theater in Savannah. Tickets are on sale now. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Breakfast Club stars reunite for the first time in 40 years
All five stars of John Hughes ' The Breakfast Club have reunited for the first time in the four decades since the film's 1985 release. Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy all took to the stage at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo to discuss the coming of age drama. The cast walked onto the stage to the 'Colonel Bogey March' – the same song their characters whistled in detention at Shermer High School. Speaking to entertainment journalist Josh Horowitz, Ringwald, who played rich girl Claire Standish in the film said: 'I feel very emotional and moved to have us all together.' Ringwald revealed that, while the rest of the group had previously reunited, the panel marked the first time Estevez had joined them: 'We don't have to use the cardboard cutout anymore because he's here,' she joked. 'I feel really moved that we're all together.' Estevez quipped back: 'I felt that I needed to do it myself,' adding this reunion felt 'special' as the expo took place in Chicago, where The Breakfast Club was filmed. Elsewhere in the interview, Ringwald and Hall addressed whether they auditioned for their Breakfast Club roles, as they had both previously starred in Hughes' Sixteen Candles in 1984. 'John just called up and said, 'I want you to come in.' He didn't have a script. He didn't give me a script,' Hall explained. 'Originally, [Hughes] was gonna do The Breakfast Club before he did Sixteen Candles,' Ringwald added. 'And then he wrote Sixteen Candles … and turned it into the studio and they said, 'Oh, we wanna do that one first.'' Meanwhile, Sheedy, who starred as outsider Allison Reynolds in the film, opened up about the cast's relationship on set and how their friendship grew throughout production. 'I was really happy when we were making this movie, we all really … I don't know if you can tell but we all really do love each other. It was a dream,' she said. 'A joyful experience.' Back in 2018, Ringwald wrote an essay for The New Yorker about rewatching the movies she made with Hughes (which also included Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink) through a post-#MeToo lens. Elements of The Breakfast Club made her particularly uneasy, specifically a scene played for laughs in which it is implied her character, Claire, is groped beneath her skirt. Speaking to The Independent, Sheedy said she still loves Hughes' films but agreed that parts of the film have aged poorly. One element of the film Sheedy said she always disliked was her character's end-of-film makeover. It saw Claire transform Allison's appearance, covering her in blush and eye-shadow and giving her a pink dress and headband to wear. 'You know you really do look a lot better without all that black s**t on your eyes,' Claire tells her. Only after Allison has changed herself does a boy decide to kiss her. 'I never liked the makeover,' Sheedy reflected. 'Listen, it was Hollywood in the Eighties. They wanted to take the ugly duckling and make her into a swan. 'As far as I was concerned, that wasn't what I was doing with that character, but that was what they wanted.'
NBC News
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Cast of 'The Breakfast Club' set to reunite for first time in 40 years
The brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess and the criminal are reuniting. The last time they were together they were serving high school detention — this time they'll be giving "Breakfast Club" fans what they've been waiting 40 years for. Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy and Emilio Estevez — the five stars of the John Hughes coming-of-age classic — are meeting in Chicago, where the film was shot. Their appearances are part of C2E2, the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, which kicked off Friday and featured signings with some of the cast. The long-awaited reunion comes decades after a fateful Saturday detention created an unlikely brat pack bond in a film that continues to resonate with fans long after its 1985 premiere. "It's a real culture unto itself," said Hall, who played nerd Brian Johnson in the film. One fan said the movie defined his generation. Another said she had "Breakfast Club birthday parties," including one that featured an Estevez cake. Could the reunion mean that something more is in store for the cast? Hall said he doesn't know whether a sequel might be in the cards, but it's not off the table, he said.
Axios
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
C2E2 returns to the Windy City and other weekend events
Immerse yourself in the world of pop culture at C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) this weekend. The big picture: It's the largest pop culture and entertainment convention in the Midwest, featuring hundreds of exhibitors, exclusive artwork, collectible figurines and photo-ops with beloved fictional characters. Peter Weller from "RoboCop", Nancy Allen from "Dressed to Kill", Laura Bailey from "Dragon Ball Z," and Sean Astin from "The Lord of the Rings" are some of the actors who will be there. The latest: For the first time, the cast of " The Breakfast Club" will reunite at this year's expo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 comedy film. All five cast members — Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson — will be in attendance. Guests will have a chance to receive an autograph and take photos in front of a backdrop that mimics the iconic red locker. If you go: C2E2 is at McCormick Place from Friday until Sunday. Expect a jam-packed weekend with opportunities to attend panels and craft workshops, and buy art and merchandise. And be prepared for lots of costumes — many attendees step into character for the expo. Check out our costume shop guide to get what you need. Here's what else is happening this weekend: Experience this new mystical retail storefront, where guests can sip on Butterbeer while shopping all things Hogwarts. Open daily, Monday-Friday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-7pm, located at 676 N. Michigan Ave. 🎞️ Chicago Latino Film Festival Grab a snack and choose from various Latin films on the big screen. Now through Monday at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema in Boystown. Screening times vary. 💃 inDANCE Watch this live dance recital that amplifies and celebrates diverse gender and sexual identities through movement and imagination. Friday, 7:30pm at the UChicago's Logan Center for the Arts in Hyde Park. 🔭 Skywatch Observe Chicago's night sky, constellations, stars, and more. Friday-Monday, times vary at the Alder Planetarium. 🫖 Chicago Tea Festival Discover teas worldwide or join a hands-on workshop during this tea festival. Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm at the Copernicus Center in Jefferson Park. 🐅 Brookfield Zoo Spring Fest Enjoy live music and performances and shop from local vendors to kick off the start of spring. Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm at Brookfield Zoo.
