Grease: Live director on 'the Travolta shadow,' plus, a potential flying car?

Thats not exactly true but not wrong, either. We love the movie as much as everybody else. Its about trusting what works and not having to muck about and get your fingerprints on everything. Credit: Tommy Garcia/FOX The Travolta shadow is a real thing! says Kail with a laugh. We dont pretend like that didnt happen. But the reality is, were finding our own version, whatever that essential quality is....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Michael Thomas

Grease: Live producer on alternate opening, dedication to Vanessa Hudgens' father

On one hand, inclement weather threatened the proceedings with torrential rain and 50 mile-per-hour winds. Not just behind the camera, but in front of the camera. You dont want to pretend its not live; you want to grab it. Credit: Frank Micelotta/Fox Im fiercely proud of that young lady, Platt tells EW. The top brass behindGreasealso decided the production should do its part to acknowledge Greg Hudgens passing on air....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Diana Graves

Grease: Then and Now

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Stephen Meyer

Great Debates: Is it better to binge or watch TV weekly?

Binge or watch weekly: How do you watch TV? EWs Critics Make Their Cases Jeff Jensen says: Because its good for you. Its the only sane solution to the problem of Too Much TV. Credit: Giovanni Rufino/Netflix; Gene Page/AMC It allows you to regulate pacing and commercial bombardment. Does binging put you behind the cultural conversation? Depends if you think OMG COOKIE DID NOT JUST SAY THAT!!! is really all that valuable....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Caitlin Ware

Great Debates: Is popcorn or candy the ultimate movie snack?

Which is the better concession classic? Having popcorn at a movie just makes plain good sense. For starters, its easy to eat in the dark. Credit: Getty Images Dont underestimate that quality Im talking to you, candy eaters, with your crinkly cellophane wrappers! Tim Stack says: Candy: Popcorn at the movies is just annoying. It gets stuck in your teeth. Its crunchy and loud. Go for the candy. Theres so much variety!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Aimee Bell

Great Debates: Should you cut your cable cord?

Is cable TV essential, or should you cut the cord? EWs Critics Make Their Cases Keith Staskiewicz says: Does anyone actually like their cable company? There are more than enough ways to watch your favorite shows without double-paying these corporations for cable and Internet. Credit: Getty Images Nicole Sperling says: Why wont do it? or the final seconds of a Laker play-off game should the Lakers ever make it into the playoffs again....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Henry Wilkins

Greek reunion movie details from creator Patrick Sean Smith

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:How long have you been thinking about doing a reunion? I didnt want to do it just to do it. And it will be holiday-themed? What has the cast said about coming back? Its a fingers-crossed situation. What will it take to go from in development to greenlit? Hopefully a really, really good script. … Im working on it right now. Have you ever considered a reboot with an entirely new class coming into Cyprus-Rhodes?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · David Perkins

Green Day drop 'Bang Bang'

The groupteased the track last weekwhen frontman Billie Joe Armstrong announced the news on Instagram. And then the first track of the record, Somewhere Now. I started doing demos and I showed them to Mike and Tre. Credit: Frank Maddocks And they absolutely loved it. Revolution Radiowas recorded in the bands hometown Oakland and features 12 tracks, all produced by the band. Thats what the spirit of Green Day has been about since day one....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Joshua Rhodes

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong compares Trump to Hitler

‘I mean, that’s f—ing Hitler, man!’ In aninterview withKerrang, the Green Day frontman slammed Trump and his supporters. The worst problem I see about Trump is who his followers are, he told the magazine. Credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic; Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images I actually feel bad for them, because theyre poor, working-class people who cant get a leg up. Theyre pissed off and hes preyed on their anger. I mean, thats fing Hitler, man!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Dorothy Kim

Green Day's Tré Cool on band's return: 'We're ready to rock'

Were ready to rock, Cool tells EW. All those health issues are behind us. Were going into this record cycle with a lot of gratitude, a lot of humility. Credit: Frank Maddocks The sessions were also top secret. We didnt tell anybody that we were recording, except our wives, says Cool. We gave ourselves enough time and we werent watching the clock. [That] took the pressure off. The song is dangerous, and it captures the spirit of the new record, Cool explains....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Christopher Carlson

Green Room: Patrick Stewart on playing a neo-Nazi

As the leader of his bald army, Darcy doesnt lift a finger. His weapons are cold pragmatism and frightening logic. Both of which mean bad things for the band and for us, watching between our fingers. Credit: A24 Stewart has another word for it: fun. And thats a new development. I love my job, and Ive loved it for 55 years, he tells EW. But having fun was never an important part of it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Jonathan Hobbs

Greenleaf on OWN: Merle Dandridge talks working with Oprah Winfrey

It was time for me to move forward and move on, reflects Dandridge. But the 41-year-old didnt count onlanding a lead role. I call my culture kimchi and collards, jokes Dandridge. Credit: OWN I took it, and found my squad. I relate to that. But while Graces come-to-Jesus momentlies aheadin the series, Dandridge has a certain media mogul to thank for hers. The entire first day was just scenes with me and Miss Winfrey, shares Dandridge, laughing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Heidi Taylor

Greenleaf season finale: Merle Dandridge spills secrets

EW: The season premiere saw Lady Mae give a stirring speech at the churchs annual Womens Day event. Is she angling herself as potential head of the church? MERLE DANDRIDGE:I think Lady Mae has always been the greatest protector of the church. Credit: Courtesy of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Charity and Kevin have definitely hit a rocky patch after his confession about his sexuality. Will the rest of the family ever find out that Kevin is gay and will it matter?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Nathan Bates