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told Metro in a statement.“I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part of Dorium Moldovar in BBC’s ‘Doctor Who.'”Barry continued, “Simon was also a writer, a raconteur and a great public speaker. He helped me out enormously and was kind, gracious and interested in everyone.“My condolences go to his husband Tony, his brother, nieces and nephews and his legion of fans.”Fisher-Becker boasted many film credits, however his most high-profile role was arguably the Fat Friar ghost in the 2001 film “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”His character was Hufflepuff House’s resident ghost in the film, which is titled “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” in the UK.On Sunday, the beloved actor’s husband took to social media to confirm the devastating news in a Facebook post.“Hello everyone.

Variety on Thursday.“I couldn’t love her more,” Feig gushed. “She’s a dream to work with.

new interview with GQ alongside his “Mickey 17” director Bong Joon-ho.Lawrence previously showed off her dance skills in 2012’s “Silver Linings Playbook” alongside Bradley Cooper.“They’re like, ‘Just dance, it’s just music playing, just dance,'” the British actor said. “I was like, ‘I’m going to have a mental breakdown when this happens.

new memoir, “Say Everything,” that she had sex with her “Say Anything” co-star John Cusack years after the 1989 teen rom-com.“I had to get it out of my system,” she wrote in the book.Skye confirmed that her hookup with Cusack, 58, happened after her 1999 divorce from her first husband, Adam Horowitz.Cusack read a draft of Skye’s memoir, she said, and he texted her, “You made the experience sound so meh! It wasn’t ‘meh’ for me.”“I was like, ‘I’m telling a story, and it was more about how all of our chemistry was in our working together and stimulating each other’s minds, not sleeping together!'” Skye told People.“I felt a little bad, but, oh well,” she added.In her book, Skye said that she and Cusack had crushes on each other while filming “Say Anything,” but they never physically acted on their feelings on the movie’s set.Directed by Cameron Crowe, “Say Anything” follows the romance between two high school students, one the class valedictorian (Syke) after their graduation. The cast also includes John Mahoney, Lili Taylor, Pamela Adlon and Jason Gould.Cusack has a famous scene in the film when his character, Lloyd Dobler, holds a boombox over his head outside Diane Court’s (Skye) house to win her back,In 2020, Cusack appeared on “Today” and was asked if he minds still being asked about the boombox scene by fans.“Yeah, but they come up about other things too,” Cusack said.

four Academy Award wins, including Best Picture, in one night. And Paul Tazewell (“Wicked”) became the first black man to accept the trophy for Costume Design.

“Conversations With Friends,” said he’s game to play the next James Bond. During the 2025 Oscars Sunday, Variety asked Alwyn, 34, if he would want to play the next James Bond now that Daniel Craig is finished. “Oh, wow.

the coveted Best Actor trophy at the 2025 Oscars, which would’ve made him the youngest winner in the category ever. He was nominated for playing Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown.”Instead, Adrien Brody won the category for his performance in “The Brutalist.”In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by E! News, Chalamet, 29, could be seen seated and clapping after Brody, 51, was announced as the Best Actor winner.The star then turned around and kissed his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner.

Oscars red carpet.Goldblum whipped his phone out and stared at an Instagram post of one of his red carpet photos that were taken before he sat down in his seat at the ceremony with his wife, Emilie Livingston.The couple walked the red carpet earlier before the official show started at 7 p.m. ET.Goldblum wore a cream-colored suit jacket over a patterned floral shirt with a a lilac scarf, a black bowtie and an orchid on his lapel.

2025 Oscars In Memoriam segment.The actress, who was found dead at her ritzy Manhattan apartment Wednesday morning at age 39, did not appear in the montage that honored the stars in film who died over the last year.Shannen Doherty and Tony Todd were also excluded from the segment.Trachtenberg appeared in numerous films, including “Harriet the Spy,” “Ice Princess,” “17 Again,” “EuroTrip,” “Black Christmas” and “Against the Current.”She was most famous for her roles in the shows “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”Viewers called out Trachtenberg’s absence from the segment on social media.“michelle trachtenberg not being mentioned in the in memoriam section of the oscars is upsetting , you are and will remain so so loved and admired michelle,” one fan wrote on X.Another viewer said, “It’s shameful that the #Oscars didn’t include Michelle Trachtenberg in their memorial montage of all the actors/actresses who have passed within the year!!!!”“Not to mention Michelle Trachtenberg in #theoscars In Memoriam was a huge oversight,” read another tweet. A fourth fan wrote, “the Oscars not honoring Michelle Trachtenberg in the memoriam is absolutely disgusting.”“The In Memoriam not honoring Michelle Trachtenberg is awful and does not sit right with me,” said another viewer.She was found by her mother around 8 a.m.

as László Tóth in “The Brutalist” at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday night. He beat out Ralph Fiennes (“Conclave”), Timothée Chalamet (“A Complete Unknown”), Sebastian Stan (“The Apprentice”) and Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing”).“Winning an award like this signifies a destination and something my character references in the film.

2025 Oscars.The academy honored the beloved film franchise at Sunday night’s ceremony following the news that Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control over the movies from producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.The tribute came from former Bond girl Halle Berry.

Queen Latifah gave a salute to movie music icon Quincy Jones, who died at 91 from pancreatic cancer last November.But there were even more queens involved before Latifah perfromed a rousing rendition of “Ease on Down the Road” from “The Wiz,” which Jones brought from the stage to the screen in 1978.Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey — who both got big breakthroughs in 1985’s “The Color Purple” thanks to Jones — were reunited to honor their mentor.“Quincy was love lived out loud in human form,” said Winfrey. “And he poured that love into others and into his work.”“So tonight we honor the true American legend whose music and movies continue to inspire us all,” added Goldberg.Latifah and Jones go back to when the rapper-singer and Oscar-nominated actress appeared on his 1995 album “Q’s Jook Joint.” And Latifah played the Wiz herself in “The Wiz Live!” on NBC in 2015.As well as being a legendary producer of everyone from Frank Sinatra and Lesley Gore to Michael Jackson and Donna Summer, Jones was a giant in the film world, scoring such classic movies as “The Pawnbroker” (1965), “In the Heat of the Night”(1967), “In Cold Blood” (1967), “The Italian Job” (1969) and “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice” (1969).

Zoe Saldana’s talent is undeniable.The star, 46, took home her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez” at the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday.“My mom is here. My whole family is here.

as the 2025 Oscars were on Sunday, March 2 (at 7 p.m. live on ABC) hosted by Conan O’Brien.

“Literally!” podcast last week and they discussed the lack of steamy on-screen moments in film nowadays.“Nobody has sex scenes in movies anymore,” Lowe said. But Lowe walked back his comment when Davis, 60, mentioned Nicole Kidman’s erotic film “Babygirl,” where Kidman, 57, plays a New York CEO who has an affair with her much younger intern.“Oh, I’ve seen it. I take it back,” said Lowe.

a controversy (Karla Sofia Gascon) and a mix of different winners, which should make for an unpredictable show on Sunday.The 2025 Oscars will honor popular films like “Wicked,” “Conclave,” “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez” – but only one can take home the coveted Best Picture trophy.Keep reading for everything you need to know about this year’s ceremony.The 2025 Academy Awards will take place March 2 beginning at 7 p.m ET live at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The Oscars pre-show will begin with “On The Red Carpet at the Oscars” at 3:30 pm ET.

Francis Ford Coppola is taking his 2025 Worst Director Razzies win in stride.The Oscar winner, 85, was given the title at the notorious award show for his 2024 sci-fi drama “Megalopolis,” which starred Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Jon Voight, and Shia LaBeouf.The big-budget movie, which cost $120 million to make, was a commercial flop making just $14.6 million at the box office.It was also panned by critics, including The Post’s Johnny Oleksinski However, Coppola clapped back after the Razzies honor — or, rather, dishonor — on social media.

Will Win, Should Win: “Anora”The sensational stripper Cinderella story has won a convincing combo of lead-up prizes: The Cannes Palme d’Or, Producers Guild, Directors Guild, Writers Guild and Critics Choice. Possible upset “Conclave,” about the election of a new pope, took the BAFTA and SAG, yes, but it’s the colder, thinkier movie of the two. Will Win: Demi Moore, “The Substance”In recent years, the Oscars have loved feel-good career awards. Think Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser. This would be 62-year-old Moore’s first Oscar ever, and she hasn’t been shy about that. The one thing going against G.I. Jane is the divisiveness of her body-horror flick. That could swing it to Madison or even Torres.Should Win: Mikey Madison, “Anora”The 25-year-old phenom is pure magic in a performance that, while surrounded by superb actors, carries the movie of the year.Will Win, Should Win: Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown“The 29-year-old actor winning the SAG Award felt like a big deal. Eighteen of the last 20 have gone on to win the Oscar. Yes, the also-excellent Adrien Brody of “The Brutalist” has gobbled up everything else, but those honors have been from critics and overseas voters (the Globes are more pinky-out than ever). It’s a toss-up, but I can’t help but feel that the 80% domestic Academy voters are somewhat indifferent to Brody’s movie.Will Win, Should Win: Zoe Saldana, “Emilia Pérez”“Emilia Pérez” has been hit by controversy after controversy. But well-liked Saldana has kept winning regardless. She gives an intense and deeply felt turn as a lawyer whisked on a musical (and soap-operatic) journey. Will Win, Should Win: Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain“The quick-talking “Succession” star is sublime as a charismatic cousin

Mikey Madison. The 25-year-old actress has been garnering recognition during the 2025 award show season thanks to her critically acclaimed role in the 2024 film “Anora.”Madison took home a BAFTA for Best Actress for her portrayal of the exotic dancer Anora and was also nominated at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards and Academy Awards.Speaking with the Los Angeles Times in December about how her life has changed since her rise to fame, the star admitted, “I think some of it doesn’t seem super genuine.”“Like old friends coming out of the woodwork.

controversial social media posts resurfaced in January.“The Academy does not condone hate speech — I want to be very clear about that,” Kramer told The Hollywood Reporter. “Karla’s nomination is historic. That’s really important.

controversial social media posts resurfaced in January.Carol Leifer, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer who has also worked on “Seinfeld” and has written for the Oscars for many years, weighed in on how this year’s host Conan O’Brien and his team of writers might handle the scandal.Leifer, 68, is prohibited from revealing details about Sunday’s ceremony, but notes, “it really comes down to whoever’s hosting, whether they want to shine a light on that, or they want to sidestep it.”After Gascón came under fire for her old social media posts, Netflix reportedly ditched the actress from the campaign. “‘First out trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination is a massive bigot’ feels like a Ryan Murphy subplot,” one person joked on Twitter amid the controversy.