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Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Wanted to Bring the "Anguish" of Partition to "Ms. Marvel"

As Disney+ releases the six episodes of "Ms. Marvel" this summer, POPSUGAR has exclusive interviews with the cast and creators about making the show come to life. This week, director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy chats with POPSUGAR about episode four, "Seeing Red." It was serendipitous: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy already had two Academy Awards under her belt - from 2012 and 2016, for her documentary shorts - and was thinking about moving into narrative work when her agents told her Marvel was looking for "Ms. Marvel" directors. Both her daughters were fans of the comics, and she thought it would be a great fit. "I've been creating films and telling stories from around the world about women who have extraordinary abilities like working in healthcare and education and climate change in their communities," she tells POPSUGAR. "And I just think of them as superheroes without capes." "Partition and the 1947 story is so ingrained in all of

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino Tease the "Romy and Michele" Sequel

It looks like a sequel to the 1997 classic "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" is in the cards - er, Post-it Notes. On June 29, Mira Sorvino appeared on "Today" and confessed that the team is "getting closer" to a sequel project. "There's nothing official to report but I can unofficially hint that we're closer than we've ever been to getting something to happen," she said. Lisa Kudrow also hinted at a sequel on the same day when she appeared on "The Jess Cagle Show" on SiriusXM and said that the writer of the original film, Robin Schiff, is "thinking about it and coming up with something. Isn't that thrilling?" Kudrow and Sorvino previously excited fans of the beloved movie when they reunited at a party in 2019 . The pair also dropped a not-so-subtle nod to the film on Feb. 22 when they appeared together at the SAG Awards , wearing matching outfits inspired by the iconic costumes worn by their &

Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton Set to Star in Zelda Williams's "Lisa Frankenstein"

Zelda Williams , daughter of the late Robin Williams , is set to make her directorial debut, and she's starting off strong with a "zomb-com." Deadline reports her upcoming film, "Lisa Frankenstein," will feature " Riverdale " star Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton , who's best known for her performance in " Big Little Lies ." The movie will also reunite writer Diablo Cody and producer Mason Novick, who previously collaborated on films such as " Jennifer's Body " and " Juno ." Set to start filming this summer, the movie will center on "an unpopular high schooler who accidentally re-animates a handsome Victorian corpse during a lightning storm and starts to rebuild him into the man of her dreams using the broken tanning bed in her garage." Williams tweeted about how grateful she was to be able to start production on what she described as "the most bonkers, wonderful zombie script I've ever read.&

Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston Are Expecting Their First Baby

Congratulations are in order as Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston are expecting their first baby together. The "Fresh Meat" actress, playwright, and director debuted her bump at the premiere of her new film "Mr. Malcolm's List" on June 29 at the DGA Theatre in New York. Hiddleston, who is most well-known for playing Loki in Marvel's "Thor," was not in attendance. Instead, the British star was accompanied by her costars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Theo James, Freida Pinto and Sianad Gregory, and director Emma Holly Jones. The 37-year-old, who will soon be joining her other half in the Marvel universe with her upcoming 2023 film " The Marvels ," wore a gold beaded floor-length gown featuring a dramatic cape by Sabina Bilenko Couture, as she confirmed the news to Vogue in her "getting ready diary." Her blossoming bump was accentuated by the empire line cut. Image Source: Getty / Michael Loccisano On June 27, Ashton spoke to POPSUGAR about &

'Battlefield 2042' Portal mode is a sanctuary for old-school mayhem

Taking video games too seriously is for suckers. That appears to be the ethos behind one of the three major modes in Battlefield 2042 , anyway. EA’s beleaguered large-scale shooter recently got a shot in the arm thanks to the release of a big Season 1 update (and plenty of discounts in various sales). But anyone who picked it up for the first time in recent weeks is probably wondering what the heck “ Battlefield Portal ” means on the main menu. Aside from the default competitive modes and the more cooperative Hazard Zone mode ( which is on its last legs ), Portal is one pillar of the Battlefield 2042 experience that requires a bit of explanation. It’s for people like me who think Battlefield is at its best when you get a little silly with it, but that description alone doesn’t do it justice. Here’s a full rundown of how Battlefield Portal works. You got time travel in my Battlefield game Battlefield Portal isn’t about literal time travel, but that’s functionally what’s go

Spotify has chosen your ‘Stranger Things’ savior song. Here’s where to find it.

We're aware by now that one's favourite song has the power to open a lifeline from the realm Steve calls "Vecna's red soup mind world" in Netfix's Stranger Things , like Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" did for Max. What would be yours? Which song do you love so much it'd drag you out of imminent peril? Spotify wants to suggest one. The music streaming platform has launched a new "Upside Down playlist" topped with your very own saviour song, one Spotify's algorithm reckons you love enough that it would save your butt. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) According to Spotify, "The Upside Down Playlist takes some of your favorite songs and mixes them with a handful of Stranger Things classics to create a vibe strong enough to ward off Hawkins’ most fearsome foe." My own playlist seems to be exactly that, with mainly indie and '80s tracks on there. My saviour song? Apparently Dry Cleaning'

Saoirse Ronan Plays a Romping '50s Detective in the "See How They Run" Trailer

The trailer for the new mystery film "See How They Run" is here. In it, Saoirse Ronan and Sam Rockwell star as a constable and an inspector, respectively, trying to solve a murder in 1950s London. Ronan's Constable Stalker is a rookie with penchants for puns and annoying her boss, Rockwell's Inspector Stoppard. From this first look, the film appears to have a kooky-caper vibe, similar to "Knives Out." Watch the trailer above! "See How They Run" is directed by Tom George from a screenplay by Mark Chappell. Here's how Fox Searchlight describes the plot: "In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigati

How to snag 3 free months of Audible Premium Plus this Prime Day

SAVE $44.85: Prime members who haven't subscribed to Audible Premium Plus before can score a free three-month trial through July 31 (typically $14.95/month). Have you redeemed your four free months of Amazon Music Unlimited already? Overlord Bezos is giving you yet another chance to snag an extended trial of an Amazon streaming service this Prime Day . Now through July 31, any Prime member who hasn't used Audible Premium Plus before can hop on a three-month trial for free. (Its standard trial is typically just 30 days long.) Subscriptions to the platform usually cost $14.95 a month, so you'll be pocketing a savings of just under $45. SEE ALSO: The best early Prime Day deals: Amazon devices, kitchen essentials, and more Billed as "the largest producer and provider of premium audio storytelling," Audible features a vast, growing selection of audiobooks and podcasts (including exclusive Audible Originals ) that you can listen to on your smartphone, Kind

Travis Barker Hospitalized in LA as Daughter Asks For Prayers

Travis Barker was reportedly hospitalized on Tuesday in Los Angeles. As first reported by TMZ , the Blink-182 drummer was photographed getting wheeled into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by paramedics, alongside wife Kourtney Kardashian. TMZ reported that Barker was taken to Cedars-Sinai by an ambulance after initially seeking care with Kardashian at West Hills hospital on the morning of June 28. The cause of Barker's hospitalization is still unclear. Late Tuesday evening, Barker's 16-year-old daughter Alabama posted an Instagram story, simply writing, "Please send your prayers" with a teary-eyed emoji. Other members of the Kardashian and Barker families have not yet addressed the situation. Before news of his hospitalization was public, Barker had also tweeted , "God save me." However, "God Save Me" is notably the name of a song from Machine Gun Kelly's latest album, "Mainstream Sellout," which Barker produced. A deluxe edition of t

‘Stranger Things 4’s spooky Creel House is a big ol' horror homage

Picture a haunted house. Or merely a creepy one. It’s probably a Victorian Gothic something or other with a few stories and a foreboding porch, right? Creepy old abandoned houses have long been a prerequisite in horror stories, usually with overgrown lawns, too many mirrors, Big Nope attics, and white sheets draped over antique furniture that suddenly moves. Stranger Things Season 4 has met the challenge with the Creel House. Vecna's lair and pivotal anchor of evildoing, the house is one of the most important locations in the Netflix series' fourth season, and something I’d certainly avoid investigating with a torch and a bunch of pals in the middle of the night. Knock, knock. Credit: Netflix The real Creel House is located in Rome, Georgia, about an hour and a half from the city of Atlanta. Yes, it has a real address , and yes, it’s private property so do not go and march all over their lawn for your selfies or harass residents.  Creeeeeeeel! Credit: Screensho

The 3 best stats every 'Elden Ring' newcomer should invest in ASAP

Let’s talk about Elden Ring . The biggest video game of 2022 so far is also, to put it bluntly, not very easy. Elden Ring is the latest in developer FromSoftware’s long-running “Soulsborne” series, which are known as much for their incredible world-building as their punishing difficulty. However, this one has reached a level of mainstream attention its predecessors didn’t. That means plenty of newcomers are banging their heads against the sometimes-not-self-explanatory wall that series veterans are used to at this point. One of the very first points of confusion is at the level up screen, which you’ll encounter just a few minutes into your adventure at the first Site of Grace outside the tutorial area. Elden Ring gives the player the freedom to dump points into one of several different stats like Vigor, Mind, and Arcane at their own pace to create the killing machine of their dreams, but you need some know-how to do that. If this is your first foray into a From game, here are th

Maya Hawke says 'f*** the Supreme Court' not once but thrice on 'Fallon'

Stranger Things star Maya Hawke appeared on The Tonight Show on Tuesday, taking the opportunity to talk to Jimmy Fallon about the new series, yes, but also to condemn the overturning of Roe v. Wade , with the Supreme Court voting to eliminate the constitutional right to an abortion on Friday. Speaking to Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, Hawke said she called her mom, Uma Thurman, for advice ahead of her first Tonight Show appearance and they ended up talking about the Supreme Court decision instead. Thurman has publicly called for abortion rights, writing a personal essay for the Washington Post in Sept. 2021 when the Texas abortion law first passed . "My mom wrote this really beautiful essay about her abortion that she got when she was really young and about how, if she hadn't had it, she wouldn’t have become the person that she’d become, and I wouldn't exist, and how both of my parents’ lives would’ve been totally derailed if she hadn’t had access to safe and legal

James Corden teaching former footballers to act Shakespeare is ridiculous fun

The Late Late Show is in London this week, so James Corden and his team were clearly looking for some uniquely British stories to tell — and somehow, they ended up with ex-professional footballers (or soccer players, if you're in the U.S.) combined with Shakespeare at the Globe theatre. In the clip above, Corden gathers former pros Neil Ruddock, Rachel Yankey, Paul Merson, Carlton Palmer, and Carlton Cole for a sweary re-enactment of Romeo and Juliet , all of which is eventually performed for some confused audience members. Are mistakes made? Absolutely. But you certainly can't fault the passion.

The Sanderson Sisters Are Back in the First Trailer For "Hocus Pocus 2"

Amuck, amuck, amuck! Something wicked this way comes in the form of a "Hocus Pocus" sequel. The original film premiered back in 1993, but now, almost 30 years later, we're heading back to Salem for more Halloween hijinks. On June 28, Disney+ released the teaser trailer for the new movie. In it, Bette Midler , Sarah Jessica Parker , and Kathy Najimy return to their roles as the Sanderson Sisters, ready to cause chaos and wreak havoc for the teenagers of Massachusetts's spookiest town. Technically, all three of the characters were turned into dust at the end of the first " Hocus Pocus ," so it'll be interesting to see how the movie justifies bringing them back. Read on for everything we know about "Hocus Pocus 2." Related: 12 Movies Just as Quirky and Spooky as Hocus Pocus "Hocus Pocus 2" Trailer "Hocus Pocus 2" Cast In addition to Midler, Parker, and Najimy returning as the Sanderson sisters, the film stars Wh