Scarlett Johansson responds toGhost in the Shellwhitewashing controversy

I certainly would never presume to play another race of a person, she said. Also, having a franchise with a female protagonist driving it is such a rare opportunity, she continued. Certainly, I feel the enormous pressure of that the weight of such a big property on my shoulders. Credit: Paramount Pictures The characters Japanese roots in the sci-fi source material sparked claims of whitewashing around the movie adaptation. Producer Steven Paul later defended casting Johansson inan interview with BuzzFeed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Debra Oliver

Scholastic announces new edition of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them' book

Scholastic will release the version after the film debuts The upcoming filmFantastic Beasts and Where To Find Themmay be a prequel to theHarry Potterseries of novels and movies, but intrepid fans will remember its also based on a book of its own. Back in 2001, J.K. Rowling publishedFantastic Beasts and Where To Find Themunder the name Newt Scamander, a real-life realization of one of Harrys fictional magic textbooks. After the film adaptation hits theaters this fall starring Eddie Redmayne as Scamander, Scholastic will be issuing a new edition of the originalFantastic Beastsbook in 2017....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Marc Montgomery

School of Rock: EW stage review

Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the score.Downton Abbeycreator Julian Fellowes wrote the book. Glenn Slater, who often works with composer Alan Menken, wrote the lyrics. Ah, but is he really so unqualified? Credit: Matthew Murphy Dewey, you see, is passionate about music. Its all very obvious, sure. (Dewey, of course, listens.) in the British House of Lords. But Lloyd Webber has written a fun, catchy, rock-ish score. Imperious goodie-two-shoes Summer, played by Isabella Russo, turns out to be a perfect band manager....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Candice Brooks

Science Channel: How to Build Everything explores mankind's greatest inventions with fun flair

Astronauts, comedians, and stuntwomen, oh my! And now EW can give you an exclusive sneak peek at the new series, above. A professional sports stadium, a tanning bed, a robotic cow milking machine, and more! Credit: Discovery Channel Hes a doctor and happens to play one on TV. The half-hour episodes will break down the complex components of our worlds greatest inventions into step-by-step pieces. As the show reveals, You may not need to build everything, but its fun to know how....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Stephen Garcia

Scooby-Doo reboot could lead to a Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe

Get ready for ‘S.C.O.O.B.’ and more from Warner Bros. Animation Warner Bros. believes in its franchises. Credit: Everett Collection It believes that people want to see 10 more DC Universe movies in the next five years. It believes thatFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themwill be just as big asHarry Potter. And it believes in animation. that humans are real. Most intriguing of all isS.C.O.O.B., aScooby-Dooreboot slated for 2018 directed by Tony Cervone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · John Duffy

Scooter Braun on Justin Bieber's comeback: 'When you ask for redemption, people will give it to you'

But if youre the boy who cried wolf, theyll destroy you. Braun tells theTimesthat the click was about 20 months ago. And then the Calvin Klein ads come, and the roast comes. Credit: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage Since that roast, Biebers releasedPurpose,beat One Direction forthe No. 1on the Billboard Hot 100, also with What Do You Mean? It was far worse than people realize, Braun says of the time leading up to all this success....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Raymond Arellano

Scorpion premiere recap: Satellite of Love

The gang quickly reunites because the world needs saving of course. When youre an adult, summer vacations really arent that different than when youre a kid. That is especially applicable to theScorpiongang. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS You see, Paige and I arent so different. Im so common sucha Paige. Its me, you, Paige, and Scorpion. Oh, and Cabe. Who has Cabe been hanging out with? Thats right, Gene Simmons is literally onScorpion....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Deborah Bush

Scorpion recap: Adaptation

The only thing more dangerous than drug-carrying drones is dating in the workplace Guys. Its a cheap pun, butalothappened last weekafter that earthquake. Although, of course, dating co-workers? Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS The Backstory Fortunately, Penn Jillette is back as Toby and Walters therapist, Dr. Rizzuto. He is making Walter and Toby talk through felt puppets. (Im not the only one making puns tonight.) Its like hes tweeting along with us!!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Manuel Lee

Scorpion recap: Area 51

Let’s recap this season ofScorpionbecause our heroes have been through a lot, haven’t they? The constant can deal with the rogue, but the constant stands no chance against the unknown. We start with Megan. Credit: Neil Jacobs/CBS The Backstory Walter and Sylvester are with Megan, talking about her M.S. and the respiratory infection she’s picked up. She assures Walter that it’s under control. What’s not under control is how upset Walter is with Sylvester for not telling him about her condition....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Mackenzie Hernandez

Scorpion recap: Arrivals and Departures

In the face of deadly mold, Team Scorpion has to say goodbye to one of its own. Tonight is not just anyScorpionepisode its an emotional journey. Think of Katharine McPhees finale night rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and then double it. Credit: Ron P. Jaffe/CBS Cabe has even called in a couple favors to the LAPD to help Walter bypass traffic. The first mission of the night is to…pick up Louise and Sean OBrien from the airport....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Katherine Brown

Scorpion recap: Chernobyl Intentions

The (Extended) Backstory Mark Collins is back, guys. Luckily, Toby is at his home (asylum, whatever) to ensure that his diagnosis sticks. The Mission A nice Russian lady shows up to deliver this weeks mission. Credit: Richard Cartwright/CBS The Execution So Happy, Sylvester, and Walter get to work on how to fix the dome. The team doesnt have to actually enter because of Happys radiation-investigating-machine that shes named RANDY. Oksana conveniently also has a pilots license, in addition to being a nuclear specialist....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Kenneth Jones

Scorpion recap: Crazy Train

You’re waiting on a train, or you’re on the side of it. 100 percent out of control. That train that Marion Cotillard and Leonardo DiCaprio were waiting on? Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS Dont get me started. The Backstory Apparently this Million Dollar Toby subplot has been leading fans toward his first major battle. Everyone shows up Ray even helps him enter the boxing ringSay Anything-style. The only glaring exception is Happy....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Christina Dawson

Scorpion recap: Dam Breakthrough

A Toby and Happy dance? It sounds like the perfect way to spend Christmas Eve, except Toby is being a total Grinch. And then theres Walter, who is off on his own, muttering through his thoughts. Credit: Robert Voets/CBS He tells Paige that hes just running calculations, but its more than that. Toby rides with Walter and tries to address the muttering. He opens up Walters glove compartment to find Megans ashes in a coffee can....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Richard Owens