James Lew, Stuntman and ‘Hot Shots! Part Deux’ Actor, Dies at 73

James Lew, the veteran stunt performer and coordinator who worked with John Carpenter on Big Trouble in Little China, They Live and Escape From L.A. and in scores of other films and TV shows, has died. He was 73.

‘Survivor’ vs. ‘The Traitors’: Will Emmy Voters Finally Give the Original Reality Juggernaut Its Due?

“The Traitors” has won more Emmys in three years than “Survivor” has won in 25.

It’s not close, either. Since arriving on Peacock, Alan Cumming’s Scottish castle whodunit has banked eight total Emmys — a casting win before it ever cracked the marquee race, back-to-back reality competition trophies in 2024 and 2025, two hosting wins for Cumming and a Creative Arts sweep in 2025 that added cinematography, directing and picture editing in a single cycle. CBS’ long-running “Survivor,” the show that made all of this possible, owns five. That includes Jeff Probst’s four consecutive hosting Emmys from 2008 to 2011 and a 2010 cinematography win. The trophy that matters most, however — outstanding reality-competition program — has eluded it since the Television Academy created the category.

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel Set Up at Paramount; Kate Hudson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)

A “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” sequel is in the works at Paramount, with original star Kate Hudson attached to produce the project, Variety can report exclusively.

Lanterns Episode 3 Teaser Comes With a First Look at an Unexpected Suit Update for Hal Jordan's Green Lantern

HBO has published the first teaser for Lanterns Episode 3, and it comes with a first look at Hal Jordan wearing Green Lantern's iconic domino mask.

The network dropped the latest trailer for its DCU show following the conclusion of Episode 2 last night. If you didn't catch it after the credits rolled, the full 42-second Lanterns teaser can now be found on the HBO Max YouTube channel.

How to Buy Harry Styles MSG Together, Together Tickets Online

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Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, Replacing Nicholas Hoult

Kit Harington will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO‘s “Harry Potter” series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who exited the production due to scheduling conflicts.

The “Game of Thrones” star recently voiced Lockhart, who is central to the plot of second book “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” in Audible’s “Harry Potter” audiobooks late last year. Lockhart, a famous yet arrogant wizard known for his many heroic acts, becomes the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts — and it’s soon made clear that he isn’t qualified for the job. He was portrayed by Kenneth Branagh in the 2002 “Chamber of Secrets” film.

Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Denies “You Owe Me” Claim, Says She Went “Downhill” After ‘Heroes’

Hayden Panettiere‘s mother Lesley Vogel fired back at critics, disputed a claim in her late daughter’s memoir and says the actress went “downhill” after being cast in Heroes during an interview with Good Morning America on Monday.

WildBrain Acquires ‘Kid Safe’ Generative-AI Platform Personality AI in Deal Worth up to $69 Million

WildBrain, the Canadian children’s media company with the rights to titles such as “Yo Gabba Gabba!” and the “Teletubbies,” has purchased the child-focused generative AI startup Personality AI in a cash-and-stock deal worth up to $69 million in a bid to marry the company’s intellectual property with the startup’s conversational products.

ESPN to Hike Prices of Streaming Plans Next Month

ESPN is ratcheting up the price of its streaming services — just in time for the busy fall sports season.

Effective Sept. 17, the Disney-owned sports giant is increasing the monthly and annual pricing for both ESPN Unlimited and the scaled-down ESPN Select tier.

HBO Max Is Free Right Now For 7 Days With This Prime Video Promo

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Despite HBO Max hiking prices again last fall, the streamer is hoping to win over some new customers, with a 7-day free trial through Prime Video, just in time for the buzzy premiere of “Lanterns” and awards season pushes for critically-acclaimed shows like “Hacks” and “The Pitt.”