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Author: Travis Baker
Travis Baker, an enthusiastic entertainment journalist, brings the latest from the world of showbiz to readers. With a flair for capturing the glitz and glamour, Travis's articles delve into celebrity news, film reviews, and pop culture trends. His engaging writing style and deep industry insights make entertainment news a delight for readers.
Jason Alexander Says He Doesn’t Know Anything About a New ‘Seinfeld’ Project: ‘No One Called Me. Apparently They Don’t Need George’
Jason Alexander claims that, like others, he is also unaware of any plans for another show about nothing. The ex-“Seinfeld” star, renowned for portraying George Costanza, reveals that he lacks any details about a possible new venture for the ’90s blockbuster comedy series, aligning with his former co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In a conversation with “Extra” host Melvin Robert, Alexander elaborated on the origin of the rumor, initiated by series star Jerry Seinfeld during a Q&A session following one of his comedy shows in October. “There is only one reason for that rumor. Apparently, at the end of some stand-up thing,…
HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ Eyes February Start Of Production As Casting On Season 3 Begins
The White Lotus, created by Mike White, is swiftly gearing up for Season 3. On November 9, precisely as the SAG-AFTRA strike concluded at 12:01 AM, the Emmy-winning HBO anthology series initiated the casting process for its forthcoming third chapter, unveiling a roster of new characters. Sources indicate that filming is tentatively scheduled to commence in early February in Thailand. https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1724304527938171307 Once more, The White Lotus is set to showcase a broad, multi-generational ensemble. Casting is currently underway for thirteen roles, including nine series regulars spanning ages from 18 to the 80s. The characters encompass a patriarch, a corporate executive,…
Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, actors are now able to freely share details about their projects. In a recent interview with io9, David Harbour discussed his role as Eric Frankenstein in Creature Commandos, the forthcoming animated series that marks the inaugural project within the new DC Universe. David Harbour expressed admiration for the character of Frankenstein, both in literature and within the Creature Commandos series. “The most interesting thing to me about Frankenstein’s monster in general is that he was created to be this sort of erudite, intellectual, romantic, brilliant person, and he winds up being a monster,”…
Dwayne Johnson Says He Was Actually Approached by Political Parties to See If He Would Run for President: ‘Very Surreal’
Dwayne Johnson disclosed that he has been approached by various political parties, inquiring whether he would contemplate running for the position of U.S. President in 2024. https://twitter.com/PopBase/status/1722663805296218231 In 2021, the 51-year-old star of Fast and Furious became the focus of a political poll, with 46 percent of U.S. adults expressing their willingness to support the actor’s potential presidential campaign. The results of the poll were discussed in Johnson’s recent appearance on the latest episode of Trevor Noah’s new What Now? podcast. “That was an interesting poll that happened and I was really moved by that,” remarked the Moana actor. “I…
David Harbour Says He Begins Stranger Things Final Season Next Week: “We’ll Knock It Out of the Park”
The eagerly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things is in development. Fans of the popular Netflix series have been eagerly awaiting updates on Stranger Things 5. Unfortunately, the progress of this extensive production was initially hindered earlier this year due to strikes involving both writers and actors. With the resolution of these strikes, Hollywood is gearing up to resume work, and indications suggest that Stranger Things could be among the first projects to commence filming. David Harbour, known for his role as Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, discussed the upcoming season during the Box Lunch Holiday Gala for…
The official launch date for “Star Trek: Prodigy” on Netflix has been announced. The first season of the animated series is scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform on December 25. This announcement was unveiled during Netflix’s annual Geeked Week. In October, it was revealed that the series, despite being renewed for a second season, would transition to Netflix following its cancellation on Paramount+. The second season will also be available on Netflix, but as of the current publication, no premiere date has been announced. With this shift, “Prodigy” will mark the initial instance of a new “Star Trek” series…
Vince McMahon to Sell More Than $700 Million Worth of Stock in TKO, the Combo of WWE and UFC
Vince McMahon is selling a significant portion of the stock he acquired as a result of the WWE sale. McMahon, the ex-CEO of WWE, plans to offload 8.4 million shares of Class A common stock in TKO Group Holdings. This entity emerged from the WWE and UFC merger orchestrated by Endeavor, the owner of UFC. As of TKO’s latest closing share price, these shares are valued at approximately $713 million. https://twitter.com/WrestleOps/status/1722726100638335199 TKO stated in a Thursday filing with the SEC that McMahon “will receive all of the net proceeds from this offering.” According to a regulatory filing, the sale of…
Christopher Nolan Addresses Potential Return To Warner Bros. After Feud: “It’s Water Under The Bridge”
Christopher Nolan discusses the possibility of reuniting with Warner Bros. following his conflict with the studio and the situation involving the Oppenheimer-Barbie counterprogramming. Throughout his remarkable career, Nolan has predominantly created films with Warner Bros., including The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk. However, following his public disagreement with the studio regarding their simultaneous release strategy on HBO Max amid the pandemic, Nolan directed his efforts towards Universal, where he produced his latest film, Oppenheimer. In response, Warner Bros. countered by scheduling the production of Barbie. Following the box office triumph of Oppenheimer, Nolan discussed the possibility of rejoining…
Zac Efron Says He Would Be ‘Honored’ to Play Matthew Perry in a Biopic: ‘I Looked Up to Him’
Zac Efron is reminiscing about his former 17 Again co-star, Matthew Perry. During the red carpet appearance for the world premiere of his latest movie “The Iron Claw” in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday night, the 36-year-old actor shared exclusively with PEOPLE that he would consider portraying Perry in a future biopic. This comes after Perry’s passing last month at the age of 54, as Perry had previously indicated his desire for Efron to take on the role. “I’m honored to hear he was thinking of me to play him,” Efron says. “We’ll see. I’d be honored to do it.” https://twitter.com/extratv/status/1722442155069931579…
Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Surpasses Box Office Milestone 30 Years After Release
Following its recent 30th-anniversary re-release in theaters, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas has now crossed a significant box office threshold by surpassing $100 million in earnings. As per Box Office Mojo, this beloved holiday season classic gathered an additional $9.8 million in domestic revenue (including $889,000 from its latest weekend), pushing the North American total to $87.2 million. On the international front, the re-release contributed $13.8 million to The Nightmare Before Christmas’ box office takings, propelling the film over the $100 million milestone. Arriving in theaters on October 29, 1993, the stop-motion musical was released under Disney’s Touchstone Pictures,…