UPDATED 6/10:The Acolyteis off to a promising start onDisney+. That makes it the biggest series premiere on Disney+ this year. Disney+ doesnt generally release viewership data for series after just one day of streaming. Amandla Stenberg in ‘The Acolyte’.Lucasfilm Ltd In August, the streamer said thatAhsokadrew 14M viewsin its first 5 days. WhenPercy Jackson and the Olympiansdebuted in December, Disney+ announcedthat series six-day viewership tally.

Lenz explained that Haley evolved into a character who was much more confident and bold over the years. She explained the character is not used to taking up a lot of her own space. She is always making space for everyone else. Stanley Weber and Bethany Joy Lenz star in Hallmark Movie Channel’s ‘Savoring Paris’.Hallmark The book is available on October 22. Savoring Parispremieres Friday, June 8 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel as part of the Passport to Love event....

They also were adorned with books from David Robbs personal library for attendees to take home. (The ones left, as well as the flower centerpieces are being donated to the MPTF.) Dave was a fierce poker player but he had no peer as a reporter, Knoedelseder said. His brain was constantly afire, and he lived to find sh*t out. He was my idol. Dave was there for the little guy, Ben Block said....

Doris Biscoe, a pioneer for African American women TV journalists, died Friday at age 77. No cause or location was given by WXYZ, which first reported her death. Biscoe was a nightside reporter, eventually graduating to anchoring the 6 PM evening news. Doris BiscoeWXYZ In 1995, she moved to anchoring the morning news. Biscoe also hosted the Learn to Read program, a weekly literacy program at the station aimed at children....

Watch on Deadline He noted far-right parties RN and Reconquete had taken 40% of the vote. The rise of nationalists and demagogues is a danger to our nation, he said. I cannot act as if nothing has happened… Emmanuel MacronSean Gallup/Getty Images I have decided to give you back the parliamentary choice… and I am therefore dissolving the National Assembley. There were moves to the right in a number of countries across the EU bloc....

In a new interview, McKellen has addressed if he would return to play the wizard created by J.R.R. Tolkien in the film set to be directed by Andy Serkis and due to premiere in 2026. Ian McKellen on potentially reprising Gandalf roleDavid M. Benett / Jed Cullen / Getty Images / Everett Collection

John Goodmanhas had a long and prosperous career in film and television. Its much different now, he said. I feel like Im still learning. John GoodmanKevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association I overcompensated by working way too hard. Ive just kind of come out of that in the last year or so, he said. And theres so much to learn. Asked how hes overcome that, Goodman said it was by practically having a nervous breakdown....

Julia Louis-Dreyfusis weighing in on comedians who say political correctness affects their comedy. TheVEEPstar is not opposed to being sensitive to certain topics and doesnt think being politically correct threatens comedy. And I think to have an antenna about sensitivities is not a bad thing. Julia Louis-DreyfusJamie McCarthy/Getty Images It doesnt mean that all comedy goes out the window as a result. I believe being aware of certain sensitivities is not a bad thing....

Sometimes, even the wisest of man or machine can make an error, saidOptimus PrimeinTheTransformers. Theres a man in Texas who knows that all too well. Law enforcement officials last week arrested a man with the name of the Autobot leader. Everett He allegedly stole a vehicle. Optimus was stopped by officers on June 4 after he was seen driving a vehicle that was reported stolen. As a robot in disguise, Optimus Prime took cover as a red and blue semi-truck....

Indian media reports that Telangana government has decided to give the tireless businessman an official state funeral. He was a visionary who revolutionized Indian media. His rich contributions have left an indelible mark on journalism and the world of films. Ramoji Rao at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, India.Ritesh Sharma/Getty Images I am fortunate to have got several opportunities to interact with him and benefit from his wisdom. Condolences to his family, friends and countless admirers during this difficult time....

Reality TV may be entering a new era of legal jeopardy. Thats even if their contract calls for arbitration. She also claimed a fellow cast member groped her and exposed himself. Getty They then allegedly encourage or allow them to sexually harass other cast members because that is good for ratings. The Times noted lawyers representing reality TV stars say that their clients do outlandish and provocative behaviors. But the line has been drawn at violations of the law....

That beats previous Monsterverse champ 2017sKong Skull Islandwhich stomped to $568.6M. Broken outNew Empires grosses are $373.7M abroad and $196.3M domestic. Props here to Warner Bros marketing, but also the global distribution team. Something to roar about: ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is the highest grossing installment in the Legendary MonsterverseWarner Bros Realize this: SonysGhostbusters: Frozen Empirewas originally on Easter weekend. Then the Culver City lot moved that movie up to March 22....

The Boysare back in town, and they might be here to stay for a while. Im not going to make that same mistake again. But, yes, I do have an ending in mind. Karl Urban and Antony Starr star in Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Boys’.Amazon The Boysreceived an early renewal for Season 5 last month ahead of this months Season 4 release. The BoysSeason 4 premieres June 13 on Amazon Prime Video....