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John Boyega, in Character as Finn, Surprised Sick Children With 'Star Wars' Toys

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finn, star wars, john boyega, the force awakensJohn Boyega was a force for good in the lives of some sick children last week, when the actor -- in character as his "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" alter ego, Finn -- surprised some tots with toys at a London hospital.

Boyega appeared at The Royal London Hospital last Friday on behalf of children's charity Rays of Sunshine. The organization had received a request from 5-year-old patient Daniel Bell, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, for a visit from his favorite "Force Awakens" character. But Bell didn't just want a private audience with Finn -- he wanted the character to join him in passing out "Star Wars" toys to the rest of the kids at the hospital, too.

The actor obliged, and spent the day on Friday at Daniel's side, visiting with multiple children, handing out "Star Wars" gear, and dueling in lightsaber battles. According to Boyega's Instagram, he stayed completely in character throughout the day, marveling at unfamiliar technology such as cars and having Daniel "[teach] Finn about everything earth related."


"Really thankful for the opportunity this child granted me and I'm just humbled!" Boyega wrote on Instagram. "I hope I played a little part in making you smile young stormtrooper."


Daniel's mother, Rosalind Bell, wrote on Facebook that Boyega's visit was "amazing," and her son was "totally overwhelmed" by the experience.

"I have never seen him so happy," Rosalind said of Daniel. " ... Finn was just amazing wasn't he. He's so kind to give his time to do that."

Excuse us, we have something in our eyes...

[Rays of Sunshine, John Boyega]

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Watch the First 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Season 2 Trailer

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unbreakable kimmy schmidt, kimmy schmidt, season 2, trailer, netflixNetflix has finally blessed fans of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" with the first full trailer for the show's second season, and, as expected, it looks hashbrown no filter amazing.

The clip begins with Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) hunting for a new job at a year-round Christmas store, and despite confusing the mop-topped male clerk for a woman, she gets the gig anyway. But becoming an elf isn't the only exciting new development in her life: Kimmy also meets "a really cute guy at a restaurant where I peed!," continues her GED classes (no sign of Dong, sadly), helps post-divorce Jacqueline (Jane Krakowski) get back on her feet, and is forced into therapy by Lillian (Carol Kane) and Titus (Tituss Burgess), something that she probably should have started back when she first escaped the Reverend's cult.

There's also a video of an adorable bunny and kitty, who Kimmy immediately makes up a catchy theme song for (they're "solving mysteries, one hug at a time"), and who we would totally watch on their own show, should Netflix feel like making a "Kimmy" spinoff.

Despite all these changes, Kimmy is still the same wide-eyed optimist, and still determined to let her hopeful attitude be her guide, even if her innocence sometimes gets in her way (her friend Cyndee asks her what "nose candy" is, and Kimmy responds, "That sounds harmless"). She may sometimes be a Kimbecile, as Titus calls her, but she's our favorite Kimbecile.

Season two of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" hits Netflix on April 15.

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JoJo Is 'The Bachelorette,' Not Caila! Did ABC Recast After Fan Outcry?

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UPDATE: Yes, JoJo is the new Bachelorette! Chris Harrison announced the big news during "The Bachelor: After the Final Rose" special. (JoJo's parents were there for the live finale, which was a clue that she had her own good news, even after Ben proposed to Lauren.) JoJo had clearly recovered from her heartbreak, which was taped months ago, saying everything happens for a reason. And now she gets to be the one to hand out roses and break some hearts. Read more about JoJo in her ABC bio. Congrats, girl, and good luck!



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"The Bachelor" is ending tonight, with Ben Higgins ultimately choosing Lauren Bushnell, Joelle "JoJo" Fletcher, both, no one, or just a series of Mesnick poses on a balcony.

According to serial spoiler Reality Steve, Ben chooses Lauren and they are engaged. It was also spoiled that the third place rose reject, Caila Quinn, would be the next Bachelorette, and she was even seen shooting footage for the new season. That seemed to fit with the previous tease from (now former) ABC boss Paul Lee who said, "I'd be very surprised if 'The Bachelorette' in the summer isn't diverse. I think that's likely."

Since Caila is half Filipino, and she made it farther than anyone else (like Jubilee Sharpe) who might qualify as "diverse," she fit the bill. But spoiler followers were NOT pleased when that news made the rounds, since Caila is hardly a fan favorite. But hold up, 'cause Steve returned with a new report, saying Caila was switched out as Bachelorette in favor of runner-up JoJo. (Plus, JoJo is apparently half Persian, for anyone who is counting.)

Steve had tweeted Friday about "rumors" he was waiting to have confirmed, but returned to his website on Monday to say he still just heard the news from that one source but he's passing it on anyway. Here's the scoop (emphasis added):

"I'll tell you now what I was told and what led me to tweet what I did on Friday morning. Earlier that morning I received correspondence from someone telling me that Caila received a phone call Thursday night from producers who told her they were changing their mind and decided to go with JoJo as the "Bachelorette." Obviously this goes against what I reported on March 3rd on Twitter, which was then parroted by numerous media outlets the following day. So not something I take lightly and definitely wanted to make sure I got this confirmed by more than one source. It sounded legit based on what I was told, but having been burned a couple times in the past, I'm not gonna run with something (especially when it's to change a spoiler I currently put out there) unless I get it backed up. All weekend I tried to see if it could get it backed up by a second or third source – but to no avail.

[...] Honestly, I still don't know how it's gonna look to announce JoJo as the "Bachelorette" tonight within the same hour of her coming out and talking to Ben about the dumping. Yes, I know that this happened four months ago and of course she's over it, BUT, a majority of this show's audience doesn't grasp that concept and they want her to feel devastated and asking for answers tonight. Then to turn around in the same show and say, "And by the way, JoJo is our Bachelorette" is just bizarre. But whatever the case, it sure looks like JoJo is getting the gig and it'll be interesting to see how they play it tonight.

As for Caila and why she was filming in Ohio on March 3rd? Basically, she got played. They led her to believe it was her, she was convinced it was her, they shot her intro package that day in Ohio, then they told her at pretty much the last minute, "We decided to go with JoJo." From everything I've heard, Caila is not happy, nor should she be..."


Read his full post for more.

Did ABC change the pick due to fan outcry? Many viewers made it clear that they didn't want to watch Caila (still another #3 choice for Bachelorette) and it's possible that made a difference. Either way, if Caila was given the impression that she'd be the one and the rug was pulled out from under her, that's harsh. Like, Olivia harsh.



Still, if the spoilers play out as billed, JoJo should have the bulk of fan support after her heartbreak, so she's an excellent choice for the next season, which airs after "Dancing With the Stars" this spring.

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What's New on Netflix, TV, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: March 14-20

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At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.

New on DVD and Blu-ray

"The Big Short"
Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt star in this acclaimed financial fraud dramedy, based on Michael Lewis's bestseller. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Editing) and it's out on DVD and Blu-ray on March 15. The Blu-ray combo pack has more than an hour of bonus content, including behind-the-scenes interviews with the filmmakers and author, plus five deleted scenes.

Here's a behind-the-scenes clip with Selena Gomez and Anthony Bourdain explaining their roles in the film; this bonus feature is available on the Digital HD and Blu-ray releases:

"Brooklyn"
Saoirse Ronan earned an Oscar nomination for her lead role as young Irish immigrant Ellis Lacey, who lands in Brooklyn in the 1950s. The charming romance was up for Best Picture, and you can catch it on disc this week. The Blu-ray includes 11 deleted and extended scenes, six featurettes, and commentary by director John Crowley. The DVD has everything but the 11 deleted and extended scenes.

"Game of Thrones" Season 5
A week after HBO dropped that amazing Season 6 trailer, it's offering a chance for you to catch up on the previous season at home. The DVD and Blu-ray both include four deleted scenes, 12 audio commentaries with cast and crew, "A Day in the Life," "The Real History Behind Game of Thrones," and "Anatomy of an Episode: Mother's Mercy" (aka the finale). The Blu-ray includes three more features.


New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only

"Concussion"
In this sports drama based on a true story, Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, the Nigerian immigrant and forensic neuropathologist who diagnosed a dangerous new brain disease linked to playing football. The NFL was not pleased, to say the least, but the issue is still a hot topic today. "Concussion" comes out on Digital HD on March 15, with the Blu-ray and DVD to follow on March 29. The digital release includes nine deleted scenes; the featurette "Inside the True Story," where viewers meet the real people who inspired the film; "Crafting Concussion," where cast and filmmakers share a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film; plus two digital-only features.

Check out this exclusive clip, with Will Smith talking about "the gift and difficulty" of shooting on location in Pittsburgh, where the events of the film took place: Filming 'Concussion'

"The Hateful Eight"
Quentin Tarantino's latest explosion of cinematic wonder and controversy arrives on Digital March 15, before heading to disc and On Demand March 29. Special features include two featurettes, "Beyond the Eight: A Behind-the-Scenes Look," and "Sam Jackson's Guide to Glorious 70mm." According to TwitchFilm, viewers will get the shorter release version at around 168 minutes, rather than the longer version with the overture and intermission.

"Anomalisa"
The genius that is Charlie Kaufman returns as writer and co-director of this inventive stop-motion work of art, which was Oscar nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. It's out on Digital March 15, then On Demand March 29, and Blu-ray May 3. David Thewlis voices the lead character, Michael Stone, a husband, father, and noted author, who meets a woman on a business trip (Lisa, voiced by Jennifer Jason Leigh) and gets a glimpse of what he's been missing in his life. The Blu-ray Combo Pack with Digital HD includes an in-depth look at the filmmaking process with Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson.


TV Worth Watching

"The Americans" (Wednesday on FX at 10 p.m.)
The Jennings are back! Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys return as our favorite secret KGB spies in Season 4, which starts March 16. Thirteen more tense, emotional, complex, and challenging episodes are headed our way. Season 3 was just released on DVD last week, so get yourself caught up ASAP. It's so incredibly worth it.

"Colony" (Thursday on USA Network at 10 p.m.)
Please say you're watching "Colony." Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callis are fantastic as married parents on opposite sides (collaborator vs rebel) of the ongoing battle in near-future L.A., after a mysterious occupation by ... something extraterrestrial. The tense first season ends March 17 with Episode 10, "Gateway." This show has a criminally small viewing base, but at least USA already renewed it for Season 2, so any cliffhangers will be resolved ... hopefully.

"How To Get Away With Murder" (Thursday on ABC at 10 p.m.)
It's almost time to say goodbye to Season 2 of ABC's twisty legal drama, starring the Emmy Award-winning goddess that is Viola Davis. There will be a Season 3, but until then, catch Episode 15, "Anna Mae," on March 17.


New on Netflix

"Marvel's Daredevil" Season 2 (Netflix Original)
Get ready to meet Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher and Elodie Yung as Elektra Natchios when Season 2 readies itself for Netflix streaming on March 18. Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, the blind lawyer-by-day who fights crime at night, and you can check out all the trouble that awaits him in these two trailers:
Netflix is releasing five other originals this week, including Season 2 of the British drama "Happy Valley" on March 16, and these four titles on March 18:

• "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday" (starring Paul Reubens and Joe Manganiello)
• "Jimmy Carr: Funny Business"
• "The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show" Season 2
• "My Beautiful Broken Brain"

Here's the trailer for that last title, a documentary following a woman's recovery after suffering a stroke:

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Ariana Grande Actually Does a Good Jennifer Lawrence Impression

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Ariana Grande may not be your favorite celebrity, but she can probably do a damn good impression of your fave. She was the host and musical guest of this past weekend's "Saturday Night Live," and she was surprisingly ... awesome?

She combined singing and impressions in the "Tidal" sketch, playing shy intern Chloe, who was asked to save the company by singing impressions of Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Rihanna, Shakira, and Whitney Houston:



She's pretty good! But we've heard her sing some impressions before. What was really surprising was to hear her Jennifer Lawrence impression. She doesn't look anything like the Oscar winner, but she matched JLaw's voice (and "regular person" mannerisms) in the "Celebrity Family Feud" sketch:



Not bad! Here are two more standout bits with the former Nickelodeon star, including one at the Kids's Choice Awards, and the non-feminist feminist song:



What did you think of her hosting job? We're in for a treat on April 2 when "Game of Thrones" star Peter Dinklage hosts for the first time.

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Watch Cap and Iron Man's Thumb War at the Kids' Choice Awards

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Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards - ShowThey're just lucky Spider-Man wasn't there -- with his sticky powers, he'd own any game of thumb war.

, aka Captain America, and , aka Iron Man, entertained fans this past weekend at the 2016 Kids's Choice Awards. Their movie "Captain America: Civil War" is coming out in May, and it'll probably be up for some KCAs in 2017. For this year's show, they played a little game of thumb war, complete with adorable team thumb caps. Watch it play out in the video below.

It's a little bit hard to hear them over the cheering fans, and the "'Civil War' thumb war" ends on an ambiguous note, which isn't really fair. Let's hope the film gives us a more definitive ending. (We know it's meant to be controversial.)

Here's the thumb war:


And here are the goofballs backstage:
The guys are friends in real life, but they seem to be having a blast playing up the Cap vs. Iron Man feud of the film. Don't forget to re-watch them beat the crap out of each other in the new trailer, which also features the debut of Tom Holland's Spidey.

"Civil War" open May 6.

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'Prison Break' Revival Updates: Sara Is Back, With (Bad?) Company

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Now it's a party! Sarah Wayne Callies is officially reprising her role as Dr. Sara Tancredi in Fox's nine-episode "Prison Break" revival, which is set to start filming in April in Vancouver.

You may recall that her character got her head chopped off in Season 3, which seems like a definitive way to die, but not on TV! She returned the next season, and now she'll be back on the hunt for Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), who was also presumed dead the last time we saw him, but "dead" is just a temporary Facebook status on this show.

Sara isn't coming back alone, though. According to TVLine, the revival picks up after Michael's (apparent) death, showing Sarah has moved on with her life, raising her and Michael's child with her new husband, who will be played by "Royal Pains" alum Mark Feuerstein. (Prepare to be pushed out of the way, man, one way or another.)

When clues appear that Michael might really be alive, Sara teams up with his bro Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) to work out the biggest escape ever.

As Fox co-chairman/CEO Dana Walden explained, "The story unravels on an international landscape — it's not a domestic [plot]. We open on a very international contemporary-feeling story." She also told TVLine this revival will "address" the end of the 2009 TV movie "The Final Break." And if you're wondering "What about T-Bag?" Robert Knepper is reportedly in talks to return.

There's no set premiere date yet, but at least the wheels are in motion, with most of the original cast ready for one last break.

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Quiz: Can You Match the Abs to the Actor?

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Shirtless guys. We can't get enough of them. So we're super thankful whenever Hollywood puts a bunch in their movies. It's gotten so pervasive that you can pretty much identify an actor from their abs.

Can you match the hot guy to his shirtless bod? Find out with our very, very important quiz.

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Henry Cavill Admits Making Movies for Money, Calls Out Disrespectful Fans

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US-OSCARS-ARRIVALSBreaking news: Superman isn't always in it "for the craft." Henry Cavill is in promotion mode for "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and he shared some interesting details in a couple of new interviews.

He's on the new cover of Man of the World, and here's his stand on the "fantastic" money you can make as an actor (via JustJared):

"I'm slightly wary of saying this, because it can be frowned upon, certainly by members of my community and people outside my community...but I'm not just doing this for the art. The money's fantastic and that's something which I deem—and again, it is frowned upon—very important. [...]

You've got to enjoy life! I mean, you've got to! When I'm making money I'm spending it on nice stuff, whether that be lavish holidays for me and my friends or just seeing something and going in a shop and saying, 'Yeah, I want that for the house,' and buying it. [...]

People will be calling me a cock as they're reading this, but travel's great as long as you're going first class. I mean, traveling to New Zealand in economy, it sucks. Especially if you're over six feet. But first class? I'm not going to ever pretend to be coy about that. I love it."


Well, did you call him a "cock" as you read that? Some fans think it's refreshingly honest for him to admit he's in it (at least in part) for the money, since he's probably not alone in that boat. But other fans wish he would close his mouth before he starts to sound like a superficial supervillain.

He struck a slightly different tone with the Sunday Times (via People), taking a page from Charlie Hunnam, who recently wrote an open letter to "the ladies of social media" who were cyberbullying his girlfriend. Apparently this is an epidemic for hot male celebrities. Here's his request for civility on the streets:

Cavill on the "double standard" for genders when it comes to flirtation: "I mean, if a girl shouts something like, 'Oi, love, fancy a shag?' to me as I walk past, I do sometimes wonder how she'd feel if a builder said that to her. Although, of course, I wouldn't feel physically threatened, as she might."

On fans who approach him, sometimes in front of his girlfriend, Tara King: "I've heard some things in my time, I have to say. I'd best not say what. I don't mind it – not unless I'm with my girlfriend and someone is being complimentary to me in order to disrespect her. People who don't respect other people's feelings really get my goat."


Don't get Superman's goat! It is pretty disrespectful to shout "Oi, love, fancy a shag?" at anyone, so maybe call out, "Hi, Henry" or something, if you feel compelled to shout at all. Or maybe just yell, "Congrats on all that 'fantastic' money!"

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