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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Practical Magic 2: Everything we know about Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock sequel
Something wicked this way comes. The Practical Magic sequel is shaping up nicely with confirmation Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest will be joining Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in the cast. Channing and Wiest, if you remember, played aunts to Bullock and Kidman's characters in the original 1998 film, and taught their nieces everything there was to know about magic. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The romantic drama starred Bullock and Kidman as Sally and Gillian Owens, two sisters who are descended from a line of witches who have been viewed with suspicion by the people in their Massachusetts town for generations. There is also a family curse that dictates any man who falls in love with an Owens woman is doomed. Sally's husband was hit by a truck, which is when she goes to live with her aunts. Gillian is the wild sister with a string of flings, including with Jimmy, an abusive serial killer. The Owens women ultimately call on the town's women to form a coven to drive Jimmy's spirit away. Sally also embraced her witchy heritage. Despite not making its production budget back during its original cinema run, the film has become a favourite on home entertainment. Almost three decades on, it's still beloved and eminently rewatchable. Faith Hill's number one hit, This Kiss, was also on the soundtrack and closely associated with the film. When the sequel was announced, Bullock and Kidman voiced a promotional video that was written as an incantation, 'Tooth of wolf and morning dew, something old and something new, let the spell begin to mix, September 18, 2026'. Also joining the cast are The Dark Knight Returns' Joey King, Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams, Halt and Catch Fire's Lee Pace, Cobra Kai's Xolo Mariduena and Tom Jones' Solly McLeod. Someone who's not returning is Evan Rachel Wood, who confirmed on the weekend she won't be part of the sequel. She wrote, 'I offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters.' It's not clear if King or Williams have been recast as Sally's daughters, who were primary school-aged in the first film. King wasn't born at the time of the first film's release while Williams was one – if they are slated to play Sally's daughters, that suggests the story is not set 28 years after the original timeline, or, you know, (Hollywood) magic. There's also no sign yet of Aidan Quinn, who played Gary, an investigator that Sally ends up with at the end of original film. The previous cast also included Goran Visnjic, Margo Martindale and Camilla Belle. The 1998 movie was directed by Griffin Dunne but Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier will take over on the sequel. Bullock worked with Bier on Bird Box and Kidman has as well, on miniseries The Undoing and The Perfect Couple. The film was based on Alice Hoffman's 1995 novel, and she later wrote a sequel, The Book of Magic, in 2021. The screenplay for Practical Magic 2 is being written by Akiva Goldsman, who worked on the first movie, and Georgia Pritchett.
NBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Hot 'bombshells' crowd bars nationwide for 'Love Island USA' finale
'We have women screaming at the TV screen like it's a Knicks playoff game,' said Peter Massaro, the owner of Cobblestones, adding that hosting watch parties around the show 'took off like I never could have imagined.' Across the country, similar scenes played out at dozens of other venues, where the sentiment among fans was clear: 'Love Island USA' isn't just a show, it's an event. The reality series, which streams on Peacock, follows a group of singles over the course of six weeks as they race to couple up and form romantic connections, or risk getting dumped from the island. (Peacock and NBC News are both units of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast.) In San Marcos, Texas, attendees at the nightclub The Marc gathered for a party that featured a meet and greet with contestant Jeremiah Brown; at The Palm and The Pine in Hollywood, California, fans lined up for a photo booth and entered a raffle in collaboration with NYX Cosmetics; Bigs Fullerton in California served drinks like the 'Hurricane Huda' and 'Mamacita' — catchphrases that went viral among fans; and in Las Vegas, fans watched in the typical Sin City way — at a pool party at Stadium Swim. Watch parties are far from a new concept. Popular shows, like HBO's 'Game of Thrones' as well as other reality franchises like 'Vanderpump Rules,' have drawn in massive crowds for similar events. But pop culture experts like Steve Granelli, an associate teaching professor of communications at Northeastern University, say the surplus of gatherings around 'Love Island USA' has underscored a need for 'pure escapism.' 'You watch it every day. It gives you something to retreat into,' Granelli said. 'It's the thing that people are gathering to talk about, gathering to watch.'
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Nine years after theatrical release, Emilia Clarke's ‘Me Before You' climbs Prime Video charts
'Me Before You', a romantic drama starring 'Game of Thrones' actor Emilia Clarke, which once stirred strong reactions, is now gaining newfound popularity on Amazon Prime Video. The 2016 film, which also stars Sam Claflin, has surged into Prime Video's global Top 10 rankings nearly a decade after its theatrical release. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the film was adapted from Jojo Moyes' bestselling novel. It follows Louisa Clark, a quirky caretaker who develops a complex relationship with Will Traynor, a wealthy man left paralysed after an accident. Although the movie was commercially successful during its initial run, a Screen Rant report said it drew significant backlash for its depiction of disability and portrayal of assisted suicide or euthanasia. Another report in Collider cited FlixPatrol data showing 'Me Before You' has recently climbed the Prime Video Top 10 lists in several countries, including Argentina, Egypt, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States. On July 5, the film reached its highest average international ranking, sitting at 5.4 across 13 countries. Earlier this year, it had entered the US Top 10, marking a resurgence in English-speaking markets, the Screen Rant report added. When the movie, which also stars Janet McTeer and Joanna Lumley, was released in 2016, it grossed $208.4 million worldwide against a modest $20 million budget: a 10.4x return on investment. It outperformed titles like 'Arrival', 'The BFG' and 'Bridget Jones's Baby', becoming the 42nd highest-grossing movie of the year. The Collider report stated that while audiences gave the film a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics were less favorable, with a 54% score. Much of the criticism centered around the film's messaging and handling of sensitive themes, particularly regarding the protagonist's decision to pursue assisted suicide. Emilia Clarke's role as Daenerys Targaryen in HBO's 'Game of Thrones' catapulted her to fame. Since the series ended in 2019, Clarke has taken on a variety of roles, from the romantic holiday film 'Last Christmas' to her recent appearance in Marvel's 'Secret Invasion'. In spite of mixed reception for some projects, Clarke's role in 'Me Before You' remains one of her most emotionally resonant performances ever. Why was 'Me Before You' controversial? The film was criticised for promoting ableist ideas and for its portrayal of assisted suicide (euthanasia) as a romantic act, which drew backlash from disability rights activists. Is 'Me Before You' based on a true story? No. The film is a fictional adaptation of Jojo Moyes' 2012 bestselling novel of the same name. Where can you watch 'Me Before You' now? 'Me Before You' is currently available to stream on Prime Video.
Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
All is well with Sophie Turner, boyfriend Peregrine Pearson
Things seem pretty fine between the 'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner and her boyfriend Peregrine Pearson after the rumours of their split made rounds recently. The actress, 29, and the British aristocrat, 30, were spotted enjoying a PDA-filled walk through London's Notting Hill neighborhood, reports 'People' magazine. Photos show Turner pulling Pearson in close for a kiss and the couple embracing in a hug. Other snaps show them taking a stroll with their arms around each other and holding hands. As per 'People', for the outing, Turner wore a midriff-baring gray long-sleeve shirt and sweatpants, while Pearson wore a blue button-up shirt and dark pants. Both kept it casual, accessorizing with sunglasses and sneakers. Sophie Turner and Peregrine Pearson. Photo: @sophiet/Instagram The couple's latest outing comes after split rumors began to swirl earlier this year. Speculation that the pair had broken up surfaced in April 2025 when fans noticed that Turner had unfollowed Pearson on Instagram. Despite the unfollow at the time, photos of Turner and Pearson together remained on her page, including her birthday tribute for him in October 2024. "Happy birthday my angel pie', she wrote alongside romantic photos of them in the post's caption. "30, flirty and thriving'. As of this article's posting, Turner follows Pearson again on Instagram. Turner and Pearson were first linked in October 2023. At the time, they were photographed kissing in Paris, where they were attending the Rugby World Cup Final. The sparks continued to fly when they were spotted kissing on an outing in London in December 2023, and Turner shared photos from a ski trip with Pearson on Instagram in January 2024. In July 2024, Turner and Pearson attended the British Open Polo Championship in England together at Pearson's family estate. Pearson was photographed giving Turner a piggyback ride. Indo-Asian News Service
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Foundation star spills link with Succession icon joining season 3
Foundation star spills hidden link with Succession icon joining season 3 for 'joyful' scenes Foundation season 3 is finally here and viewers can expect a whole new look to the Apple TV+ series with the arrival of Cherry Jones of Succession fame Terrence Mann, star of the Apple TV+ series Foundation, has expressed his excitement over acting alongside Cherry Jones, who is joining the epic drama's cast as Ambassador Quent for its third season. Jones, who previously captivated audiences as Nan Pierce in HBO's hit series Succession, brings her formidable talent to the groundbreaking sci-fi saga inspired by Isaac Asimov's legendary novels. Foundation is set many millennia in the future and revolves around the iron-willed rule of Emperor Cleon. To extend his reign, Cleon has been cloning himself for generations, a succession tactic designed to preserve his dominion. Three iterations of the Emperor govern the imperial throne on Trantor: the youthful Brother Dawn (played by Cassian Bilton), the prime-aged Brother Day (Lee Pace) and the venerable Brother Dusk (Mann). Season three sees Brother Day distancing himself from his clones, resulting in diplomatic responsibilities falling to Brothers Dawn and Dusk. The storyline involves building a strong allegiance with Quent, an emissary representing Hari Seldon's (Jared Harris) Foundation, reports the Express. Succession favourite Cherry Jones has joined the cast of season three (Image: APPLE ) Article continues below Discussing the arrival of Jones to the stellar ensemble, Mann told Express Online: "I've known Cherry for years. "When I knew she was coming on board we were just excited, we called one another and went 'Oh my God, you're gonna be there!'" He praised Jones enthusiastically, saying: "Every time we've talked about her, she's the most authentic, brilliant actress of our age. "There's not a bit of artifice on her as a performer or as a person. She's the dearest person you'll ever be with, she gives 100 percent of herself when you're working with her. "And what a joy, she gets to be my love interest in this season!" Season three of Foundation sees a challenging overhaul as almost the entire supporting cast has been refreshed. However, stalwarts including Harris as Hari, Gaal Dornick played by Lou Llobell, and Demerzel portrayed by Laura Birn are returning, with a slew of new characters joining them. Foundation completely overhauls its supporting cast this time around (Image: APPLE ) Among them is the not-so-peaceful warmonger, the Mule, performed by Game of Thrones' Pilou Asbæk, who is a highlight of the new additions. The series greets newcomers such as Alexander Siddig, Troy Kotsur, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern and Brandon P. Bell, enhancing the show's talent pool significantly. Mann's co-star Bilton expressed their reaction to the updated cast: "To be honest with you, when we saw this new cast list we all turned each other and were like, 'We've got to up our game'. "Because you've got some real heavy-hitters coming in this season. I mean, Cherry Jones, who's like a Broadway icon and we all know her from Succession. "I remember she was nominated for an Emmy when we were all on set with her. And Pilou Asbæk, who I adored in Game of Thrones, is now playing the Mule this season." Game of Thrones star Pilou Asbaek portrays new villain the Mule (Image: APPLE ) Get Apple TV+ free for a week This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £8.99 £0 Apple TV+ Get Apple TV+ here Product Description TV fans can get Apple TV+ free with a seven-day trial and stream acclaimed shows like Severance, Ted Lasso and Slow Horses. Just remember to cancel before the trial ends and you won't pay a penny. They continued to praise the incoming talent: "Cody Fern, who's been brilliant in the Ryan Murphy universe, Synnøve Karlsen who, to my mind, is one of the great young British actresses. And a tonne of other new talent. "All of those performances bring an authenticity but also a new edge and a new vitality and urgency to the show. I certainly felt [a tonal shift] because it was something I felt reading the scripts. "It is work but I'm also a fan and I watched this show and I binged it, it is so addictive, particularly this season because the tone has shifted to be much darker, much more urgent. Ultimately it has a sense of danger to it." Article continues below For both long-time viewers and newcomers alike, the third instalment of Apple's grand sci-fi drama Foundation is a must-watch for genre enthusiasts. Foundation season 3 continues Fridays on Apple TV+.
