Sam Richardson Talks 'Surreal' 'Hocus Pocus 2' Experience (Exclusive)

Lots of celebs stepped out out to check out the opening night performance of the Broadway play Take Me Out!

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorFeature documentary “The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft,” directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog and distributed by Abacus Media Rights, has been acquired by Arte for France and Germany.In addition, ahead of its official launch at MipTV in Cannes, AMR has pre-sold the feature, about French volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, to BBC Storyville for the U.K., DR in Denmark, SVT in Sweden and NRK in Norway.Written, directed and narrated by Herzog, “The Fire Within” pays homage to the Kraffts, who left an archive of more than 200 hours of footage.Herzog has produced, written and directed more than 60 narrative and documentary feature films, including “Grizzly Man,” “Invincible,” “Encounters at the End of the World” and “Cave of Forgotten Dreams.” He was named one of the world’s 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2009. The film is produced by Brian Leith Productions, Bonne Pioche and Titan Films.

Ed Meza @edmezavarPicture Tree International (PTI) has acquired Constantin Film’s hit comedy film series “Bavarian Rhapsody,” about a laid-back cop in a small town in southern Germany.The eight-part movie series, which PTI is presenting at the MipTV mart in Cannes this week, includes the latest installment, “Guglhupf Squadron,” which Constantin is releasing in theaters in August. PTI will screen a trailer reel of the series and part seven in the franchise, last year’s “Kaiserschmarrn Drama.”Based on Rita Falk’s bestselling book series that also celebrates Bavarian cuisine, the movie franchise began in 2013 with “Sweet Buns Blues” and also comprises 2014’s “Winterpotato Dumplings”; “Porkhead Al Dente” (2016); “Wheatnoodles Affair” (2017); “Sauerkraut Coma” (2018); and the sixth installment, “Leberkäs Junkie” (2019).

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThree-part documentary series “Delphine: My Story” tells how the artist Delphine Boël, the illegitimate daughter of King Albert II of Belgium, fought for legal recognition, and is now known as Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg. It has been sold to multiple territories, Warner Bros. announced at MipTV in Cannes Tuesday.HBO Max has picked up the show in numerous territories in Europe.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentSporting a powerful slate of new shows at MipTV, Studiocanal, owned by Vivendi’s Canal Plus, has announced what it describes as a “substantial” distribution deal with U.S.

Media giant CJ ENM is launching CJ ENM Studios, a new venture that will specialize in content production for OTT platforms in Korea and worldwide. Yong Soo Ha, former EVP of CJ ENM’s Business Development & Investment team, has been appointed CEO.

A boarded-up home that has fallen into disrepair has come on the market in Greater Manchester, and it is the dream property for anyone looking for the ultimate doer-upper home. The end-terrace home is in Wigan, one of the more affordable areas of the region, where you can expect to buy terraced properties for an average of £118,350.

The late EastEnders star June Brown was best known for her role as the legendary Dot Cotton - but it wasn't the actresses first experience on a British soap.

BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has told Sally Nugent he loves her to bits following the news that he's quit the programme.The 45-year-old presenter announced on Monday (April 4) that he's leaving the show after six years.He will join Channel 5 News later this year but was back on our screens on Tuesday morning (April 5) alongside Sally Nugent.She brought up Dan's shock announcement and he went on to explain his decision.He told BBC One viewers: "I did announce yesterday that i'll be leaving the wonderful red sofa in a few weeks time.Sally jokingly replied: "You're leaving me."Dan cheekily continued: "As you know, Sally I find you very difficult to get on with, I don't like Carol [Kirkwoood] and it's my chance to get out."He giggled before adding: "No, that's not true."Sally said: "We've been friends for 20 years and worked together for six months and you're off.He explained: "As you know before all this news came out this has been the hardest decision in my career. You know i love you to bits and the BBC Breakfast team."Sally interjected: "I love you to Daniel."Dan went on to reveal that he's "never been motivated by money" for his job and that moving to Channel 5 will also open more doors.He went on to thank viewers for their lovely messages and paid a sweet tribute to his "great friend" Sally.Dan will replace Sian Williams as the Channel 5 news anchor, who recently announced she was leaving.She also made the move across from the BBC Breakfast sofa to Channel 5 in 2016.

Queen has been known for always managing to make light of an uncomfortable situation and held in high regard for her wicked sense of humour. A royal insider once recalled the time that Sir Donald Gosling told the Queen a really rude joke about horses and claimed her aides tried to stop her from hearing it.

Khloe Kardashian fans have been left baffled after noticing something bizarre in the background of her latest TikTok.A short clip from an episode of her family's new reality show The Kardashians was shared by the show's official page. In it, 37-year-old Khloe appears in her kitchen, donning some tight jeans and a black top with her blonde hair falling just above her shoulders.

The Top 24 contestants on American Idol‘s current season were just revealed and if you’re an avid watcher of TV talent shows, you might recognize some of them.

Squid Game, has revealed that the series’ much-anticipated second season has not been written yet.During an appearance at the MIPTV festival in Cannas, the 50-year-old director shared to the media that he has yet to write the script for the much-anticipated second season of Squid Game, but also hinted at when the show might be returning.“I have to work on season 2. Hopefully, I can show it to the fans by the end of 2024,” said Hwang on Monday (April 4), per The Straits Times.

Colman Domingo hopes that will see big changes when it returns for season 3. The 52-year-old actor, who plays Ali and sponsor to Rue (Zendaya) on the HBO drama, teased what he’s looking forward to from creator Sam Levinson the next season, especially after its complex and chaotic sophomore season. “I think Sam is such an incredible showrunner that I want him to flip the script in some way,” Domingo tells ET’s Will Marfuggi.

Regina Hall is gearing up for her big night hosting the upcoming 2022 Academy Awards, where she'll be sharing the spotlight with co-hosts and comedy icons Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer. Needless to say, she's looking forward to the experience and is bringing her best to the stage.Hall stunned in a shimmering, golden dress on the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards red carpet on Sunday, where spoke with ET's Will Marfuggi about her upcoming high-profile gig.Hall, who took the stage during Sunday's show to present the award for Best Supporting Male, said her brief appearance at the Independent Spirit Awards would be something like a trial run for what's to come.«It's a little test on the stage, right before the big stage,» Hall said with a smile.Looking toward the future, the celebrated actress said she's looking forward to sharing hosting duty with the two stand-up comedy legends.«I think it's exciting, like, it's Women's History Month, it's quite historic, like all of us together,» Hall said.

Regina Hall is gearing up for her big night hosting the upcoming 2022 Academy Awards, where she'll be sharing the spotlight with co-hosts and comedy icons Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer. Needless to say, she's looking forward to the experience and is bringing her best to the stage.Hall stunned in a shimmering, golden dress on the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards red carpet on Sunday, where spoke with ET's Will Marfuggi about her upcoming high-profile gig.Hall, who took the stage during Sunday's show to present the award for Best Supporting Male, said her brief appearance at the Independent Spirit Awards would be something like a trial run for what's to come.«It's a little test on the stage, right before the big stage,» Hall said with a smile.Looking toward the future, the celebrated actress said she's looking forward to sharing hosting duty with the two stand-up comedy legends.«I think it's exciting, like, it's Women's History Month, it's quite historic, like all of us together,» Hall said.

Kristen Stewart is opening up about being a first-time Oscar nominee and how the honor came as a real surprise.The actress walked the red carpet at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Sunday — where she served as the honorary chair of the gala — and she spoke with ET's Will Marfuggi about nabbing an Oscar nom for her role in «I am truly astounded and unbelievably moved and touched and just stunned,» said Stewart, who stars as the late Princess Diana in the critically acclaimed biopic. «I love this movie.»«I just saw the director of [Pablo Larraín] for the first time since we found out about the nomination,» Stewart shared, «and just seeing the look on his face, seeing all the work we've put into this just evident in his smile, it made me so happy.»For Stewart, the Oscar nomination is the cherry on top of the sundae, as she's enjoyed being a part of a film that's had so much awards season buzz, especially with regards to her performance.«I've never even gotten kinda close,» Stewart said, with regards to getting an Oscar nomination in the past.

The Film Independent Spirit Awards are set to take place Sunday at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT at the Baker Hanger in Santa Monica. The annual shindig honoring the best in indie film will air live on IFC and stream for subscribers on AMC+.

Leighton Meester is getting real about being a working mom. ET's Will Marfuggi spoke with the 35-year-old actress about the challenges of being away from her family when she's on set for work. Meester and her husband, Adam Brody, share two kids, Arlo, 6, and a son, who was born in 2020.«It doesn't seem like it gets better,» Meester told ET of being away from her kids.

Leighton Meester is getting real about being a working mom. ET's Will Marfuggi spoke with the 35-year-old actress about the challenges of being away from her family when she's on set for work. Meester and her husband, Adam Brody, share two kids, Arlo, 6, and a son, who was born in 2020.«It doesn't seem like it gets better,» Meester told ET of being away from her kids.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Maggie,” the Season 1 finale of “The Afterparty,” which debuted on Apple TV Plus on March 4.The stars of “The Afterparty” have been lying to their families.That’s because the comedic whodunnit, which hails from director-showrunner Chris Miller and executive producer Phil Lord, established a strict rule of secrecy from Day 1. But after Friday’s finale revealed the killer to be Ben Schwartz’s Yasper, the cast can finally come clean to their loved ones, and hundreds of Reddit detectives can hang up their investigative hats.“I’ve been semi-playing werewolf with everybody,” Schwartz tells Variety. “I still haven’t told my parents.