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Quick Glance: ‘Superman’ Casts Jonathan Kent with Pruitt Taylor Vince | Exclusive
- Pruitt Taylor Vince has been exclusively cast as Jonathan Kent aka Pa Kent in James Gunn's film "Superman."
- The film is part of the DC Universe's reboot and is currently in production.
- The cast of "Superman" includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, as well as other well-known actors like Rachel Brosnahan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, María Gabriela de Faría, Anthony Carrigan, Skyler Gisondo, and Sara Sampaio.
- Pruitt Taylor Vince can also be seen in the Apple TV+ series "Lady in the Lake" and has appeared in various television and film projects such as "Stranger Things," "Birdbox," and "The Life and Death of John Gotti."
Quick Glance: GTA 5's Scrapped 'James Bond Trevor' DLC Partially Filmed, Actor Reveals
- The GTA 5 Agent Trevor DLC episode could have been a real treat for fans on PlayStation and Xbox, before it was scrapped sometime before 2017.
- Agent Trevor was originally one of three episodic packs planned for GTA 5’s post-launch story DLC, along with 'Zombie Apocalypse' and 'Alien Invasion.'
- While the DLC was silently axed sometime between 2013 (when it was initially announced) and 2017 (when its cancelation was confirmed), much of its content was adapted for GTA Online’s Doomsday and Diamond Casino heists.
- While all hopes of GTA 5 story DLC are dashed, maybe there’s a small sliver of hope that Rockstar will go back to producing story-based DLC when GTA 6 arrives.
Quick Glance: 'Tracker' Casts Jensen Ackles as Colter Shaw's Brother Russell
- Jensen Ackles joins 'Tracker' as Colter Shaw's estranged brother Russell, with Melissa Roxburgh playing their younger sister Dory.
- 'Tracker' has been renewed for a second season due to steady audience growth, following a strong debut after the Super Bowl.
- Experience the Shaw siblings amidst their intricate family relationships, influenced by past tragedies and survival skills, as the narrative unfolds with new episodes on Sundays.
- Look forward to Jensen Ackles' debut as Russell and Melissa Roxburgh's appearance as Dory in the eleventh episode airing on Sunday, May 5.
Quick Glance: Rebecca Ferguson Addresses Set Misconduct
- Rebecca Ferguson received calls from 'amazing co-stars' unhappy with her viral comment.
- Ferguson discussed a former co-star who yelled at her on set, leading to speculation.
- Despite the speculation fading, Ferguson mentioned significant former co-stars.
- The actress revealed the impact of working with the difficult co-star on her career perspective.
Quick Glance: Ryan Gosling’s 'SNL' Episode Pulls in Largest Audience Since Billie Eilish 2021
- The Ryan Gosling-hosted episode of “SNL” drew in the biggest audience the show has seen since Billie Eilish hosted in 2021.
- Airing on April 13, the episode featured Emily Blunt as a guest and Chris Stapleton as a musical guest, garnering 8.9 million viewers and a 2.0 rating in the key demographic of adults aged 18-49, based on live-plus-seven-day multiplatform data.
- This episode achieved the highest total viewership and rating of the season across NBC, Peacock, and other digital platforms, surpassing the ratings since Dave Chappelle hosted in November 2022.
- Gosling’s episode on Peacock alone became the most-watched 'SNL' episode on the streaming service.
Quick Glance: Alec Baldwin Confronted over Halyna Hutchins' Death
- Alec Baldwin smacked a woman's phone away after she repeatedly asked him to say 'free Palestine' and taunted him about Halyna Hutchins' death in a coffee shop confrontation.
- Following a fatal incident on the Rust set in October 2021, the 66-year-old is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
- He waved her out of the coffee shop, but the woman persisted: 'Please say it, one time. Free Palestine, f*** Zionism, f*** Israel.'
Quick Glance: Netflix's 'Sandman' Spinoff: Entertaining Supernatural Adventures
- Ghostly teenagers Edwin and Charles help other lost souls and evade Death's agents.
- The show blends weekly monster storylines with teen drama as characters navigate relationships and self-discovery.
- 'Dead Boy Detectives' world is melancholic, spooky, and irreverent, with a quirky cast and unique atmosphere.
- Despite some narrative weaknesses, the series offers an enjoyable mix of zany plots and warm relationships.
Quick Glance: Oldest Daytime Emmy Nominee: Full List of Nominations
- At 98, Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest nominee in Daytime Emmy history.
- Amazon scores its first Daytime Drama Emmy nomination with Neighbours.
- The Daytime Emmys will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
- In addition to nominees, honorees, hosts, and more awards were announced.
Quick Glance: M. Night Shyamalan and the Concert Culture
- In his new film "Trap," M. Night Shyamalan is revealing one of his signature twists to the audience earlier than usual.
- The thriller features Josh Hartnett as a father taking his teenage daughter to a pop concert reminiscent of the blockbuster tours of summer 2023.
- Shyamalan drew inspiration from the concert culture, particularly from his daughter Saleka's experience as an artist signed to Columbia Records and performing as Lady Raven.
- The film incorporates an actual concert as a main set piece, drawing from 'Purple Rain,' offering a unique experience that immerses viewers in the story.
Quick Glance: Intense Conflict in Avatar Season 2
- An actor from Netflix's series Avatar: The Last Airbender hinted at the significant conflict Uncle Iroh and Zuko will experience in Season 2 and beyond.
- During Paleyfest 2024, in a conversation with The Direct, actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee expressed his apprehension towards the major separation between Uncle Iroh and Zuko.
- In a separate interview, Dallas Liu shared similar sentiments with The Direct, emphasizing the importance of the chemistry between the two actors for the strength of their scenes.
- The split between Uncle Iroh and Zuko will undoubtedly be disappointing for both the audience and the actors behind the scenes, but it will still provide a strong storyline and the development of other relationships.
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Quick Glance: Steve Buscemi Will Bring Creepy Charm to 'Wednesday' Season 2
- Steve Buscemi is added to the ensemble of Wednesday Season 2, although his role remains shrouded in mystery.
- Known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, Buscemi was recently also seen in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.
- The storyline of the series focuses on the character played by Jenna Ortega, Wednesday, unraveling mysteries at Nevermore Academy.
- Wednesday follows the titular character, portrayed by Jenna Ortega, as she distances herself from the image created by The Addams Family around her.
Quick Glance: Chris Farley Biopic: New Film Starring Paul Walter Hauser
- Chris Farley, a beloved "Saturday Night Live" actor and comedian, is set to be honored in a new biopic.
- Character actor Paul Walter Hauser has been chosen for the lead role, with Josh Gad directing and Lorne Michaels producing.
- The Farley family has given their blessing to the film, and the script is being written by well-known authors.
- While details like the title, production start, and release date are pending, the project is being sought after by multiple studios.
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
Quick Glance: Exciting News for Avatar: The Last Airbender Fans
- Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender can look forward to the upcoming animated film titled Aang: The Last Airbender, produced by Paramount and Nickelodeon, serving as the first of three standalone A:TLA animated films.
- During Paramount's CinemaCon event this year, it was announced that original creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino are returning as executive producers for the Aang: The Last Airbender movie.
- The Avatar franchise is seeing significant success in 2024 with the Netflix live-action series and the launch of the webtoon adapting the Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novel The Promise.
Quick Glance: Star Wars Medal Ceremony Mystery: A Puzzling Conclusion
- The absence of a medal for Chewbacca in 'Star Wars: A New Hope' is not the main issue with the ending; there are other inconsistencies in the medal ceremony.
- Honoring the rebels for their victory against the Empire with a medal ceremony raises questions as it exposes them to potential attacks by the Imperial Fleet.
- Official Star Wars canon has acknowledged and attempted to address the problem with the medal ceremony, revealing inconsistencies in the rebels' urgency to evacuate in other films.
- The medal ceremony in 'Star Wars: A New Hope' presents a puzzling moment in the Star Wars universe, despite not impacting the overall conclusion.
Quick Glance: Surprising Turn: HBO's Game Of Thrones Jon Snow Spin-Off Shelved
- An unexpected development has led to the cancellation of one of the major Game of Thrones spin-off series focusing on the beloved character Jon Snow. Kit Harrington explained that development issues resulted in the project not moving forward.
- Following the conclusion of Game of Thrones in 2019, Harrington avoided discussions about the Jon Snow spin-off to manage fan expectations. They struggled to find a compelling story that excited everyone, prompting the project to be put on hold.
- The actor emphasized that they explored various approaches but have not yet found a suitable story. While there is a possibility of revisiting the project in the future, it is currently not under consideration and remains shelved for the time being.
- The cancellation of the Jon Snow spin-off is disappointing for fans anticipating further adventures in the world of Game of Thrones. Nevertheless, there is a chance that the project may be reconsidered at a later date.
Quick Glance: Senator Ricketts financially supports anti-abortion initiative
- Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska donated $500,000 on March 26 to the group Protect Women and Children to put an abortion ban initiative on the ballot.
- The initiative aims to enshrine a constitutional ban on abortions after the first trimester and includes exceptions for medical emergencies, sexual assault, or incest.
- Among the supporters of the campaign are organizations advocating against abortion, such as Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance.
- There are competing ballot initiatives, including a protection measure for abortions up to fetal viability with exceptions for later abortions to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient.
Quick Glance: Kirsten Dunst: Marvel Exclusivity with Spider-Man
- Kirsten Dunst is unfamiliar with the recent Spider-Man movies, yet she is acquainted with Paw Patrol.
- Despite her absence in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Dunst expresses interest in rejoining the Marvel universe.
- Dunst discusses her experience filming Spider-Man and mentions not having watched any Marvel movies since Spider-Man 3.
- Dunst expresses willingness to return to Marvel and emphasizes her readiness to participate in another superhero film.
Quick Glance: All That Stars Critique Dan Schneider's Apology in Quiet on Set Episode: Questionable Authenticity
- After the third and fourth episodes of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV aired on Investigation Discovery, former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider posted a response video online - and some All That cast members aren't impressed with his words.
- Schneider expressed regret in his video for how he treated young performers on the Fear Factor-style show On-Air Dares. He emphasized the need to treat people differently and promote diversity in his shows.
- Bryan Hearne and Giovonnie Samuels reacted to Schneider's assurances that diversity is important to him, finding his response lacking in conviction. They felt "overlooked" and mistreated as the only two Black cast members during their time on the show.
- The former All That cast members also criticized Schneider's apology, questioning its authenticity and highlighting his oversight of them as Black performers in his response.
Quick Glance: Don Bacon: Ukraine at Risk of Collapse Without US Aid Package
- Republican Rep. Don Bacon warned that Ukraine is likely to fall if the US does not approve a new aid package for the country.
- Bacon emphasized the importance of aid for Ukraine, citing Russia's support from countries like North Korea, Iran, and China.
- He cautioned that a collapse of Ukraine could lead to an expansion of Russian aggression to other nations.
- The House has approved a foreign aid package including funding for Ukraine, despite opposition from some conservative members.