'Doctor Strange' director on casting controversy: 'I am listening and learning'

Raw anger/hurt from Asian-Americans over Hollywood whitewashing, stereotyping & erasure of Asians in cinema. I am listening and learning, Derrickson wrote on Twitter this week. For the film version, the Ancient One will be of Celtic descent. Were never afraid to change things, Feige said. In the comic books, Jarvis is an elderly white butler. In the movies, hes an A.I. system which becomes Paul Bettanys Vision. So, we always are looking for ways to change things....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Stephanie Johnson

'Doctor Strange' Trailer: Decoding the First Footage of the Sorcerer Supreme

Decoding the ‘Doctor Strange’ Trailer Abracadabra! The clip made some things very clear (Tilda Swintons bald!) Now, pick a card any card! Does that mean the Ancient One is a woman? I wouldnt know how to answer that one, the actress told EW last year. I think its all in the eye of the beholder. TheSpotlightactress plays an as-yet-unnamed surgeon, who is presumably escorting the post-crash Cumberbatch to the operating room....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Lisa Bridges

'Doctor Strange': 6 EW Exclusive Photos

The Doctor Is In These gestures are ways of creating the magic. Its a beautiful thing, its balletic, its very dynamic," says Benedict Cumberbatch. Do You Believe in Magic? Photograph by MICHAEL MULLER/© 2015 MVLFFLLC. TM & © 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved. “Theres all sorts of craziness [inDoctor Strange],” says Cumberbatch. “Falling, flying, jumping, fighting, punching, getting punched. Its really rough and tumble.” Photograph by MICHAEL MULLER/© 2015 MVLFFLLC. TM & © 2015 Marvel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Vanessa Burton

'Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie': EW review

Its utterly demented, slightly terrifying, and most of all hilarious. Its also one of the giddiest and most stinging political satires since Thomas Nast took on Tammany Hall. The only surviving copy was thought to be lost in the Cybil Shepherd blouse fire of 1989. Credit: Funny or Die It will beyuuugeand classier than the real Taj Mahal because his isnt being constructed by Muslims. But his straight-faced riff on The Donald deserves to become one of his signature alter egos....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Aaron Mora

'Downton Abbey' recap: Episode 4

Losing Isis was hard enough. You cant die, too. Youll have to excuse my outburst. Credit: Nick Briggs/PBS Lord Grantham stopped twice during the most-recent episode ofDownton Abbeyto complain about his ulcer. The man cant even drink port anymore. What the hell does a titled man do if he cant drink port? That makes me think of something bursting. How about we just not talk about it anymore? There was plenty going on in the abbey besides possibly perforated ulcers....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · April Waters

'Downton Abbey' recap: Episode 5

The conclusion of this episode, however, has me wondering. Probably not, but I bet Julian Fellowes is laughing his ass off anyway. Mr. Mason is moving into the house recently vacated by that unfortunate couple. Credit: Nick Briggs/PBS What was their name? Oh, it doesnt matter. Theyre gone now, and everyone can live in peace with the children they may have stolen. is that Tom and Mary are worried about whether the older gentleman will be able to handle the pigs....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Geoffrey Villanueva

'Downton Abbey' recap: Episode 6

Perhaps most surprising of all is how trueDownton Abbeyhas stayed to the original essences of its characters. Over the course of six seasons, the edges have only softened slightly. The opinions are mixed among the Crawleys and the staff about whether or not its a good idea. Credit: Nick Briggs/PBS But thats whats so dangerous, Carson replies. You think they must be having a better time. Then you want them not to have a better time....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Timothy Nichols

'Downton Abbey': EW review

Its the end of the world asDownton Abbeyknows it, and no one is feeling fine about it. Call it trickle-down anxiety. Neither you nor I can hold back time, Robert tells Carson in the premiere. Credit: Nick Briggs/PBS Who has an underbutler these days?! No one sweats more than Thomas (Robert James-Collier), the gay underbutler. Its a powerful, resonant arc. But its the women ofDownton Abbeywho drive the show. Sometimes he sits back too much, more content with symbolic statements than drama....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Mark Wilson DDS

'DWTS': Everything you need to know about Nyle DiMarco

The final season winner of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ originally wanted to teach math. I got my mathematics degree because I wanted to teach Deaf children math, he tells EW. I was doing a little modeling on the side. Credit: Adam Taylor/ABC ThenANTMfound me on social media, and it pretty much flipped my life around, all for the better. My goals are the same. Now Im using my stardom to educate the world and invest in Deaf children....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Michael Le

'Empire' announces new soundtrack release date, shares two songs

Hear Jussie Smollett’s ‘Freedom’ and Yo Gotti’s remix of ‘All Nite’ right now. See the track list forEmpires new soundtrack. Jussie Smollett) 2. Jamila Velazquez, Raquel Castro, Yani Marin) 3. Look But Dont Touch (feat. Good People (feat. Jussie Smollett, Yazz) 5. Like My Daddy (feat. Jussie Smollett) 6. Shine On Me (feat. Jussie Smollett, Bre-Z) 7. All Nite (feat. Yazz, Serayah, Jamila Velazquez) 8. Body Speak (feat. Last Night (feat....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Cynthia Rivera

'Empire': 27 of Cookie's Best Looks

Dozens of episodes later, she continues to dominate. Click through to see some of her most talked-about numbers. Season 2, Episode 10: “Et Tu, Brute?” Fox Cookie makes the turtleneck cool again in a textured long-sleeve dress. She adds pop to the black frock with a massive pink cocktail ring and metallic nails. She kept the rest of her outfit sleek, wearing the fur with black heeled boots. Chuck Hodes/FOX...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Zachary Griffin

'Empire': First Look at Season 3

Hes a baller in his world just as Lucious is a baller in his world. Its the question of Jamal as a performer. Its Jamal searching for identity. Chuck Hodes/Fox He knows too much to be overlooked or dismissed or mistreated, says Chaiken. Chuck Hodes/Fox Chuck Hodes/Fox Chuck Hodes/Fox Chuck Hodes/Fox JAMES WHITE for EW

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Kevin Mullins

'Faking It' recap: 'School's Out'

Nothing says summer break like heartache. WHAT DID THE KISS MEAN? Could Karma have feelings for Amy, or was it just a drunken, attention-seeking moment? Credit: MTV Apparently, even Karma cant say she doesnt remember the kiss! And Amy doesntexactlybring it to her attention. So, well get back to it? Would lifereallybe better back in Dallas with her snooty friends Lana and Leslie? (Mm, probably not.) How could Shane call him a Booker?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Kent Nguyen