'Hamilton': Before They Were Stars

Odom also spent three years onCSI: Miamiand was also a cast member on the NBC seriesSmash. Phillipa Soo Phillipa Soo earned a Tony nomination for playing Eliza Schuyler Hamilton inHamilton. Gala Tribute (pictured above), before graduating in 2012. HBO; Joan Marcus Soon after earning her degree, Soo appeared in a few episodes ofSmashas Lexi. She added to her resume with four years onOne Life to Liveas Evangeline Williamson, and multiple stage performances....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Rhonda Woods

'Hamilton': What's next?

So the future ofHamiltonmost certainly lies in the hands of its next generation of actors on Broadway and beyond. We did that onRent, and the same withWicked, says Telsey, who castHamiltonwith lead partner Bethany Knox. The process, however, isnt as easy as just sending the perfect Peggy off across the country. Credit: Joan Marcus Regardless of the diversity, theres the rapping, and not everyone can do [that]. Were seeing hundreds of actors who cant do that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Andrea Thomas

'Hard Evidence: O.J. Is Innocent' event series will reexamine the infamous case

What to know about the Investigation Discovery show from executive producer Martin Sheen AsThe People v. O.J. Is Innocent, set to debut early next year. How much did FXs miniseries factor in the greenlight decision? Credit: VINCE BUCCI/AFP/Getty Images It just happens to be a moment in time where the Juice has gotten a tremendous amount of focus. What were the initial conversations that sparked the project? So it came in that way....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Kathleen Sanchez

'Hardcore Henry': EW review

Its been nearly 25 years sinceWolfenstein 3DandDoomlit the fuse of the first-person-shooter game explosion. And ever since then, their immersive, violent aesthetic has been slowly seeping into mainstream action films. Henry cant talk, but he can see. And what he sees over the next 90 breathless minutes is whatwellsee. Before he can process any of this, though, a bunch of goons with machine guns storm in. What is Akans deal?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Edward Cortez

'Harry Potter Magical Creatures Coloring Book': Get a sneak peek at exclusive images

See three exclusive images from the new Harry Potter coloring book. (Or is that just us?)

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 16 words · James Pierce

'Hateful Eight' soundtrack gets a release date

The double LP will release via Decca Records on Dec. 18, a week before the movies release. Jack Whites Third Man Records will also be issuing a special vinyl edition of the set. It is currently available for pre-order for both theDecca editionandThird Man Records vinyl edition. See the complete track listing is below. Ennio Morricone, LUltima Diligenza di Red Rock Versione Integrale 2. Ennio Morriconem Overture 3. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kurt Russell, Samuel L....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Albert Cummings

'Heartbreakers' 15th anniversary: The best outfits

1 at the box office and went on to make more than $57 million worldwide. Now more than a decade later, its hijinks Dump glass into a salad to get a free meal? Spill water in a hotel for a comped penthouse? Credit: Everett Collection help the movie hold up as a silly, subversive comedy worth re-watching. They controlled not only with their brains, but they controlled with what they wear....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Lori Murphy

'Hellboy and the BPRD: 1953' preview

Hellboy Goes To Suburbia seemed like an obvious solution. For Rivera, being able to be a part of the esteemed Mignoaverse has been something of a dream. Hellboy has a look that is perfectly suited for comics. Credit: Paolo Rivera From the horns to the hand, hes the perfect mix of iconic and peculiar. Mignola set out to create a character that hed never get tired of drawing. He achieved that goal and much, much more, inadvertently creating one of comics enduring sagas....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Jeffrey Arias

'Here Comes the Sun' by Nicole Dennis-Benn: EW review

The blazing sun is one sure thing in the Jamaica of Dennis-Benns harshly beautiful debut, but it bears down differently on the local shantytowns than it does on the privileged guests of Montego Bays airy, immaculate resorts. Hotel employee Margot, who straddles that disparity every day, is determined to pull herself and her teenage sister, Thandi, across the almost impossible divide, whether that means trading her body, her integrity, or even her own chance at real happiness....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Carla Smith

'Heroes of the Frontier' by Dave Eggers: EW review

There is no happy ending for Josie in Ohio: Her feckless ex has oozed off to Florida, her thriving dental practice has been litigated out from under her, and one of her favorite patients has died a terrible and pointless death that she holds herself at least partly responsible for. And so she cashes it all in and heads for the unspoiled wonder of Alaska with her young son and daughter, determined to wipe the slate and start againa flinty, can-do single mom carving out a plainspoken and linear existence centered around work and trees and sky....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Daniel Brown

'Heroes Reborn' recap: 'The Lion's Den'

Something big is heading toward Earth, and Tommy finds out some shocking news. Yes,Heroes Rebornfinally revealed what this seasons big apocalyptic event is! This revelation doesnt come until the end of the episode. Credit: John Medland/NBC Tommy becomes aware of his destiny but has a surprising reaction to it. Meanwhile, the tables turn on Capt. St. Pierre, Quebec: Farah and Malina are still on their journey to…someplace. Because this isHeroes Reborn, the details are still a bit fuzzy....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Russell Burch

'Hidden Bodies' by Caroline Kepnes: EW review

Theres something deeply insidious about the storytelling of Caroline Kepnes. She makes it feel good to be so bad. But Joe doesnt savor death. InYouhe was a lovesick psychopath, driven to vile crimes by runaway emotion. InHidden Bodies, Joe has matured. Hes like a small claims court judge who can dole out capital punishment. Most of all, Joe wants you, the reader, to know itshardhaving these high standards. And sure, everybody hurts, but nowhere near as much as he does....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · David Cherry

'Home Alone' turns 25: A deep dive with director Chris Columbus

We revisit the merry mayhem of the 1990 Christmas classic. You guys give up, or you thirsty for more? Consider this our gift to you, you filthy animal. Credit: Everett Collection ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:You were in an interesting place in your career when the script forHome Alonecame along. Can you set the scene? Well, thats an understatement. It was really a flop. Things didnt work out onChristmas Vacation, and then John sent me the script forHome Alone....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Carrie Jones