Pinocchio trailer puts a live-action spin on the iconic story starring Tom Hanks as Geppetto

J. Kim Murphy J.K. Rowling has explained her conspicuous absence from “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” stating that she declined an invitation to be included in the special. The author of the original “Harry Potter” series only appeared within a few excerpts of “Return to Hogwarts” via segments from a 2019 interview. Her limited presence was noted by critics and audiences around the special’s HBO Max premiere on Jan. 1 this year. Some viewers presumed that Rowling’s absence could be attributed to her troubled public image over the past few years. The author has been mired in controversy as she continues to voice sentiments that have been seen as harmful to the trans community, such as opposing laws that would make it easier for trans people to legally change their gender. Franchise stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have made public statements in support of the trans community since Rowling first faced controversy.

Hannah Bronwen Snow back in 2003 and has remained by her side ever since. In an interview with The Independent, the presenter told the newspaper that they'd met when he was aged 32 and it was a "lovely" year. His wife was a stay-at-home mum to their 4 children before she started working as an events organiser, reports The Sun.

Fans rushed to Lizzo’s defence after comedian Aries Spears said multiple insulting comments about the “Good as Hell” singer.

Close your eyes and you can almost imagine the visual of former President Donald Trump praising Death Row Records. That’s how good Jamie Foxx’s imitation of Trump is in a clip that’s virally circulating.

Chelsea fans are pulling their hair out after Conor Gallagher's 'utter stupidity' red card against Leicester.The attacker was given two yellow cards at Stamford Bridge and given his marching orders with only 27 minutes played.The England star pulled a grimace as he walked off the pitch, knowing he had let his side down. READ MORE: Best Premier League sales of all-time as Everton rinse Chelsea for £60m Anthony Gordon And supporters online were less than sympathetic to the player’s display. One scathed: “Vieira must be a genius for making Connor Gallagher look very good.” Another said: “Can't believe a prodigal player like Billy Gilmour is with the reserves for energy merchant Gallagher.

Lies Of P has explained why Neowiz decided to have the game focus on the character of Pinocchio.During Gamescom 2022, one of the biggest reveals that had everyone talking was the dark-retelling of Pinocchio, Lies Of P; a Soulslike role-playing game featuring visuals similar to Bloodborne.Pinocchio is an interesting angle for a game that looks to be leaning towards the horror elements since the character is best known for the iconic Disney animated film. However, the Lies Of P director has an answer for why Neowiz went in this direction.In a recent interview with IGN (transcribed and edited by GamesRadar), director Choi Ji-Won said, “We had to find a very well-known thing first, because this is our first Soulslike game, so we wanted to have the fanbase first.

Whether they lovingly care for one sick relative or attend to the needs of several vulnerable family members, four remarkable young Lanarkshire people share one thing in common: none of them realised, until their involvement with an empowering children’s charity, that they are, in fact, young carers.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT: The final question in this interview includes a spoiler for the Season 3 finale of “The Boys.” “I love Boimler,” says “Star Trek: Lower Decks” star Jack Quaid of his adorably hapless character Brad Boimler. “I love him so much.” Quaid’s third season voicing the Starfleet ensign launched on Paramount+ on Thursday, but as Quaid and co-star Tawny Newsome (who voices Ens. Beckett Mariner) announced at San Diego Comic-Con in July, both actors will get to play the roles in live-action for the first time in a Season 2 episode of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” in 2023. The actor explained to Variety how the episode was possible, why he’s proud of Boimler in Season 3 of “Lower Decks,” how his character on “The Boys” will react to the big reveal in the Season 3 finale and what he did for the cast of “The Boys” spinoff series “Gen V.”

Anna Tingley From sound engineers and screenwriters to celebrity makeup artists and stylists, Variety’s series “Ask an Insider” asks top professionals within the entertainment industry to share their must-have essentials, for work … and for play. In this installment, singer and songwriter Hayley Kiyoko, currently on tour for her sophomore album “Panorama,” talks about how she keeps up her energy for performances, her self care routines and everything she brings on tour.

Noah Schnapp was asked to make his voice higher after going through puberty. The 17-year-old actor — who was just ten years old when he started filming his role as Will Byers in 'Stranger Things' - admitted the directors of the Netflix series "were not loving" the changes his body was going through so urged him to try and recapture his "innocence" in order to play down the increasing age gap between his real self and his character. He told Flaunt magazine: “It was the peak time of change, and puberty and growing up and just everything was changing with all of us, and the directors were just not loving it.

Hoda Kotb has been a familiar face on NBC's Today Show for many years but will be taking on an exciting new venture as she voices a new edition of the popular children's book Goodnight Moon.MORE: Today's Justin Sylvester opens up about working with Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda KotbHoda will be reading the audio edition of the famous bedtime story to honor its 75th anniversary; the classic children's book was published in 1947 by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family lifeThe Today Show shared the news on Friday, writing: "@hodakotb is reading bedtime stories! This special, 75th anniversary edition of Goodnight Moon, will be released on August 30. You know we'll be falling asleep to this every night!""When I first saw 'Goodnight Moon' and read it, I was like 'What is it about this book that is captivating to kids?" Hoda said.MORE: Today's Craig Melvin talks friendship with Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker - exclusive"I realized it's everything.

The future of a Twynholm licenced premises is hanging in the balance after its sale fell through.

He shared a snap of himself working hard in the recording studio earlier this month. But Lenny Kravitz took a break from making music for lunch in Downtown Manhattan on Thursday. The Fly Away rocker, 58, made his way to the celeb hotspot Emilio's Ballato in NYC. Hitting a fashion high note! Lenny Kravitz, 58, was the picture of rock star cool when he made his way to an Italian restaurant popular with celebrities in the Downtown Manhattan on ThursdayJust one look his way and there's no mistaking that it's Lenny Kravitz.The Let Love Rule musician oozed rock star cool dressed in fitted black jeans, with a hole in one knee, and a black shirt with silver pinstripes that he left open all the way down to his ripped abs.

Jack Quaid is in the unique position of starring in a number of iconic franchises - Star Trek and Supeman - along with his role in Amazon's The Boys.He returns as Ensign Brad Boimler in the third season of the Paramount Plus animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, which debuts on Thursday, and he recently signed on to voice Superman in My Adventures With Superman, which landed a two-season pick-up on both HBO Max and Cartoon Network in May.The 30-year-old son of Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan opened up about his highly-anticipated Lower Decks live-action crossover, voicing Superman, his desire to star in a Star Wars project and much more in a wide-ranging interview with THR. Franchise: Jack Quaid is in the unique position of starring in a number of iconic franchises - Star Trek and Supeman - along with his role in Amazon's The BoysIt was announced during San Diego Comic-Con in July that there will be a major live-action crossover where animated characters from Star Trek: Lower Decks will enter the live-action universe of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.It was revealed that Quaid's Boimler and Ensign Beckett Mariner, voiced by Tawny Newsome, will be featured in the episode that will include both live-action and animated scenes.

Jonathan Cohen The prospect of a new version of Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer” with vocals from Britney Spears has sent the music world into a tizzy for weeks, particularly since Spears has not released fresh music in six years amid the knockdown, drag-out battle over her conservatorship. Luckily, “Hold Me Closer,” produced by Andrew Watt and Cirkut and finally due out at midnight ET, is an unabashed dance-floor celebration of good vibes much in the vein of John’s surprise smash 2021 collaboration with Dua Lipa, “Cold Heart,” which was built on elements of his past hits such as “Rocket Man.” John first worked with former Grammy producer of the year Watt while making a guest appearance on the 2020 Watt-produced Ozzy Osbourne album “Ordinary Man,” which led to Watt producing John’s “Cold Heart”-featuring “The Lockdown Sessions” album last year. “The song is still in the 20s on the global top 50, and it has been over a year,” Watt (pictured above) tells Variety of “Cold Heart.” “It really resonated with people, because the world is so serious right now. It was a way to scream an Elton John song while you’re out at a nightclub and also feel Dua’s energy. Elton wanted to do a follow-up to that song. Why wouldn’t he? We thought we’d try something with ‘Tiny Dancer,’ so they sent me the original stems.”

EXCLUSIVE: Sasha Roiz (Grimm, Caprica) and Lilah Richcreek Estrada (The Wonder Years, Grace and Frankie) have joined the cast of NBC’s Chicago Med as recurring guest stars, Deadline has learned. Season 8 premieres on September 21 at 8 p.m. followed by Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire.

Loose Women host Brenda Edward’s was left stunned on the latest episode of the chat show as former X Factor star Ray Quinn showed off his new look.The 34-year-old star was seen sported a man bun and snappy suit to promote his latest tour as the four ladies gushed over his unrecognisable appearance.But it was Brenda who was unable to contain herself as she began to stroke the star’s bushy beard.READ MORE: Loose Women fans sure of 'feud' between Coleen Nolan and Denise Welch after awkward snub“Can I say how soft your beard is Ray?” said Brenda.“You can, it’s moisturised, it’s conditioned,” replied Ray, seemingly thrilled with the attention.Co-host Kayre stepped in the put the reigns on a doting Brenda, telling her: “No you can’t Brenda, it’s inappropriate.”Fans may remember Ray finishing in second place behind Leona Lewis on the third series of The X Factor in 2006.He later joined Hollyoaks as part of a far right extremist storyline where he played racist thug Jonny Baxter.Ray quit the soap in 2019 after fans were left stunned when his character groomed Ste into hating muslims.