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Final 'Logan' Trailer: Watch Wolverine Mentor a Tough Little Mutant

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Hugh Jackman is getting ready to hang up his Wolverine claws, but not without giving us "Logan."

20th Century Fox has dropped the final official trailer ahead of the film's March release date. The preview gives us more of the titular mutant (Jackman); his mentor, Professor X (Patrick Stewart); and his new protégé, Laura (Dafne Keen). From what we've seen, it's clear that the mini-mutant is going to be a badass. The trailer shows her holding her own in confrontations with men twice her size.

The trailer doesn't just appeal to action lovers, though. There are also poignant moments as Professor X copes with his age and Laura starts to pull on their heartstrings. We don't want "Logan" to be Jackman's last run as Wolverine, but at least he seems to be going out in style.

Check out the final trailer. The green band version is below.

If you don't mind a little profanity, watch the red band version of the trailer below.

"Logan" hits theaters on March 3.

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Miguel Ferrer's Death: Cousin George Clooney Issues Heartfelt Statement

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An Evening To Remember Rosemary ClooneyMiguel Ferrer, star of "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "Twin Peaks," died Thursday morning at 61 after battling throat cancer.

The news is sad for fans, but it's all the more heartbreaking for his friends and family, including his cousin and former co-star George Clooney. The actor spoke out about his family's loss later in the day, issuing a touching statement.

"Today history will mark giant changes in our world, and lost to most will be that on the same day Miguel Ferrer lost his battle to throat cancer. But not lost to his family," Clooney said, according to People. "Miguel made the world brighter and funnier and his passing is felt so deeply in our family that events of the day, (monumental events), pale in comparison. We love you Miguel. We always will."

Ferrer left his mark on a number of popular film and TV projects over the years. In addition to "NCIS: LA" and "Twin Peaks," he starred in the film "Robocop," voiced the villain in "Mulan," and starred in "Crossing Jordan." He'll also be seen in the upcoming "Twin Peaks" revival, which is slated to premiere in May.

Beyond acting, Ferrer was a father of two. He reportedly died at home with friends and family around him.

[via: People]

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Missing 'Scandal'? ABC's New Digital Spinoff Is Here to Tide You Over

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If you've been missing Olivia Pope, you're not the only one.

To tide fans over during the mid-season hiatus of "Scandal," ABC has launched its new digital spinoff series, "Scandal: Gladiator Wanted." In it, fixer extraordinaire Pope (Kerry Washington) is on the campaign trail, so we follow the rest of the gang as they scramble to try to find a new intern to join the crisis management team. Although the miniseries is comprised of just six parts and each episode is only a couple of minutes long, the drama lives up to the show's title.

Darby Stanchfield, who plays Abby in "Scandal," directs the miniseries as well as stars in it. She is joined by her fellow "Scandal" cast mates Katie Lowes, Guillermo Diaz, Cornelius Smith Jr., and George Newbern.

Watch the trailer below.

"Scandal: Gladiator Wanted" is now available on ABC.com. "Scandal" returns at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, Jan. 26 on ABC.

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Dwayne Johnson's 'Shazam!' Role Has Grown Into a 'Black Adam' Movie

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AFI FEST 2016 Presented By Audi - Premiere Of Disney's 'Moana' - Red CarpetVillain or not, "Black Adam" gets to be the hero of his own movie when Dwayne Johnson is playing him.

New Line has reportedly split the "Shazam!" project it has long in the works into two films. Rather than just having Johnson in a supporting role as the superhero's rival, he'll play the complicated Black Adam in his own film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Apparently, network execs wanted to take advantage of Johnson's surging star power.

The decision makes sense, particularly following a year that saw other unconventional heroes emerge, including in "Deadpool" and "Suicide Squad." Black Adam will have his chance to do good, while still being a bad guy of sorts. We don't know any plot details yet, though, because the project doesn't have a writer or filmmaker attached yet.

In the DC Comics stories, Black Adam battles Shazam, a superhero originally known as Captain Marvel. Although once very villainous, Black Adam has started to become more of an antihero. It sounds like he may get a chance to redeem himself on the big screen.

[via: THR]

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Anne Hathaway May Join Rebel Wilson in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Remake 'Nasty Women'

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2016 Toronto International Film Festival - 'Colossal' PremiereRebel Wilson's upcoming remake of '80s comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is getting a new name, and may have found its new costar: Anne Hathaway is reportedly in talks to join the feature.

According to Deadline, Hathaway is currently circling the project, which would team her with Wilson in the roles originally played by Steve Martin and Michael Caine in the 1988 flick. The gender-bending swap will also reportedly affect the film's plot, with the duo -- one described as high class, one as low class -- now focused on scamming a tech prodigy out of his fortune, rather than swindling a wealthy heiress.

And Hathaway's potential casting isn't the only big news for the film: It's also being retitled, from "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" to "Nasty Women." The name is a riff on the phrase that was popularized during the 2016 election, when Donald Trump infamously referred to opponent Hillary Clinton as "a nasty woman" during one of the presidential debates. The term was later adopted by supporters of Clinton as a sort of badge of honor.

It's unclear just when producers are planning to get started on "Nasty Women," and both Hathaway and Wilson are currently tied up with other projects: Hathaway is shooting the star-studded spinoff "Ocean's Eight," while Wilson is in the midst of production on "Pitch Perfect 3." Hopefully this flick will come together once those films are completed. Stay tuned.

[via: Deadline]

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See Bryan Cranston as Zordon in New 'Power Rangers' Trailer

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power rangers, reboot, zordon, bryan cranstonA new full-length trailer for the upcoming "Power Rangers" reboot gives audiences their first look at the new Rangers transforming into their hero selves, as well as sneak peeks of familiar characters like robot sidekick Alpha 5 (voiced by Bill Hader) and Ranger mentor Zordon (Bryan Cranston).

It's the latter character who's of most interest, since Cranston's casting was a bit of a head-scratcher at the time it was announced. What was the award-winning Oscar nominee doing in a reboot of a silly kids' TV series? It turns out that the actor was quite impressed by the script, particularly its handling of teenage issues like bullying, and compared its transformation from campy television show to serious big-screen feature to that of another superhero series, "The Dark Knight."Though we're not necessarily getting "Dark Knight" vibes from this trailer, it does have a decidedly different mood from past "Power Rangers" projects we've seen, and Cranston's presence adds some gravitas to the proceedings. His version of Zordon can probably best be described as "anthropomorphic screen," and though that sounds pretty odd, it does look pretty cool in action (and light-years more advanced than the giant blue floating head used in the '90s TV version).

The "dark and gritty" trend has been done to death (a fan-made short film even tried this tactic before with "Power Rangers," with surprisingly successful results), but this flick looks like it has potential to be more than just another reboot for the sake of reboot. We'll remain cautiously optimistic for now.

"Power Rangers" is due in theaters on March 24.

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Celine Dion to Perform New Song for 'Beauty and the Beast' Remake

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ABC's Stand Up To Cancer 2016While some cynics may scoff at Disney's recent slate of reboots and remakes of classic animated flicks, there's no denying the Mouse House is dedicated to putting lots of resources -- and talent -- into the films, recruiting big names for roles both in front of and behind the camera. And that's especially true of its next release, "Beauty and the Beast," which is getting a familiar voice to lend her vocals to the flick.

Celine Dion will be joining the chorus for the film's official soundtrack, singing a brand new song written specifically for the remake. The singer revealed the exciting news on Twitter, sharing with fans that she was "thrilled" to be performing the tune, titled "How Does A Moment Last Forever."

This is a welcome return to the Disney family -- and "Beauty and the Beast" specifically -- for Dion, following her collaboration with the studio on the original flick back in 1991, for which she sang the pop single version of the title track alongside Peabo Bryson. The tune became a radio hit and scored several Grammy nominations (and took home the trophy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals), and helped launch Dion's career in the U.S.

According to Entertainment Weekly, "How Does a Moment Last Forever" is described as "an emotional ballad about holding onto life's precious moments," which sounds like the perfect fit for the Canadian chanteuse. It's a sweet gesture to invite Dion to be a part of the new version of "Beauty," and we can't wait to hear her voice in a Disney flick again.

The "Beauty and the Beast" soundtrack hits shelves on March 10. The film is due in theaters on March 17.

[via: Celine Dion]

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Attention, Network Execs: Jennifer Aniston Wants to Return to Television

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Premiere Of Paramount Pictures' 'Office Christmas Party' - ArrivalsShe may not be reprising her role as Rachel Green anytime soon (or ever), but former "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston could soon be returning to our television screens.

The A-list actress recently revealed that she's considering joining fellow high-profile stars like Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Viola Davis, Matthew McConaughey, and Kevin Spacey on the small screen, thanks to the wealth of creative opportunities the medium is offering actors. In an interview with Variety, Aniston explained that the current television landscape is an exciting one, and she's open to going back to her roots.

"I've thought about it a lot," the actress said of a potential TV return. "That's where the work is. That's where the quality is. At this point in my career, I want to be part of wonderful stories, exciting characters, and also just having a good time."

Aniston also noted that shooting films in exotic locations across the globe was fun earlier in her career, but she's eager to look for work that's closer to home, and in a lower-stress environment.

"The experience needs to be a good experience," the actress told Variety. "I have no time for the yelling, angry directors, or bad behavior anymore."

If and when Aniston does decide to make the leap back to television, we'll definitely be there for her.

[via: Variety]

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An Ode to the Very '90s 'The Long Kiss Goodnight': Podcast

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THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT podcastEight episodes in, and we're already mixing it up. We're testing out a brand-new format, one that brings our love for specific average-to-mediocre movies directly to fellow lovers of specific average-to-mediocre movies. That's right, we're going to make a case for movies that deserve a second chance, movies that were either poorly received by critics, bombed at the box office, or were so middle-of-the-row you forgot they even existed ... and, in some cases, all three! It's time to serve up some movie justice and have a ton of fun along the way.

This week, we take hard look at screenwriter Shane Black's '90s action opus "The Long Kiss Goodnight," starring a bleach-blonde Geena Davis, a sassy Samuel L. Jackson, Brian Cox (aka Prof. Curmudgeon), and Craig Bierko as the villainous Dr. Crazy Eyes. Director Renny Harlin made one hell of an action movie, and it deserves to be watched with clear eyes and a full heart because you can't lose with this one.

CAN'T WAIT! A Movie Lover's Podcast Episode 9: 'The Long Kiss Goodnight'Total runtime: 60:48

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'A Dog's Purpose' Director & Actor Josh Gad 'Shaken' by 'Disturbing' Video

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"A Dog's Purpose" director Lasse Hallstrom, lead voice actor Josh Gad, and producer Gavin Polone have responded with outrage to an on-set video showing a German shepherd looking terrified as he's pushed into a the water for a stunt. (You can see the video at TMZ.) The scene in question was during a second unit shoot -- which is handled by the second unit director and second unit crew, as opposed to the main or "first" unit director and actors -- and the filmmaking team assured viewers that they are looking into what happened.

After the video was released on TMZ, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called for a boycott of the film. The dog and handler in the video were supplied by Birds and Animals Unlimited (BAU), which PETA has been targeting for alleged animal abuses via its own exposé video.

Producer Gavin Polone told Deadline he was "horrified" by what he saw:

"The first thing I asked was, 'Is the dog OK?' He's fine. But if I had seen that, I would have stopped it in a minute. People have to be held responsible for this. It was someone's job to watch out for this kind of thing. Why didn't they? This is something I've written about before, whether it be circus animals or animals on set. American Humane are supposed to be there supervising. That's their job that someone is paid a lot of money to do. Why wasn't this stopped? There needs to be a better system than this. That's what I've called for in the past. I agree with PETA that they not only need to make sure animals are treated properly on set, but they also need to find out where the animals are kept outside of the set. To make sure they are treated properly at all times."

Palone said he was conscious and careful about animal care while he was on set, but admitted he wasn't there for the second unit shooting. He also added an interesting note about the timing:

"And by the way, this happened in October of 2015 and not only did none of us hear of it, this should have been investigated immediately. Who waited a year and three months to call attention to this? That's wrong in itself."

Director Lasse Hallstrom tweeted his reactions:

Josh Gad, who voices the main dog in the movie, issued a statement:

Amblin, which hired BAU for the shoot, also issued a statement (via Deadline):

"Amblin production team followed rigorous protocols to foster an ethical and safe environment for the animals. While we continue to review the circumstances shown in the edited footage, Amblin is confident that great care and concern was shown for the German Shepherd Hercules, as well as for all of the other dogs featured throughout the production of the film. There were several days of rehearsal of the water scenes to ensure Hercules was comfortable with all of the stunts. On the day of the shoot, ‪Hercules did not want to perform the stunt portrayed on the tape so the Amblin production team did not proceed with filming that shot. Hercules is happy and healthy."

"A Dog's Purpose" is scheduled to open Friday, Jan. 27. That film is in the spotlight right now, thanks to the on-set video going public, but PETA's point with its new exposé is to show that this is more common than fans know, and it has happened on the sets of many beloved films you've already seen.

[via Deadline, TMZ]

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'Grey's Anatomy': Meredith 'Tries to Track Down Alex' in 'Jukebox Hero'

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What about Dr. Alex Karev (Justin Chambers)? "Grey's Anatomy" Season 13 returns Thursday, Jan. 26, but we've been warned that the midseason premiere will not answer the question of whether Alex takes the plea deal or heads to trial. Instead, we have to wait until the February 2 episode to "find out his fate," as Camilla Luddington (Dr. Jo Wilson) put it to TVLine.

The Jan. 26 episode sends several doctors -- including Jo -- into a maximum security prison. In that episode, TV Guide reports, Jo realizes that Alex may not have a trial, and he may take a plea for jail time, and "her gut reaction surprises everybody. Unfortunately, it may be too late for her do anything about it." Sounds like she does not want Alex to go to jail on her account. (Somehow, in all of this, DeLuca will still be blamed for not just quietly accepting Alex's beatdown.)

Which brings us to the Feb. 2 episode, "Jukebox Hero," whose ABC synopsis suggests Alex is either still in limbo considering his options or has actually gone missing:

Season 13, Episode 11, "Jukebox Hero" – Richard and the attendings set out to make Eliza's first day at Grey Sloan a bumpy one. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to track down Alex, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EST).

The photos ABC shared to promote "Jukebox Hero" don't show Alex at all -- or Meredith, for that matter, since the photo above is from earlier in Season 13 -- they focus more on the Dr. Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) and Dr. Eliza Minnick (Marika Dominczyk) storyline, which appears to include Jo, Dr. Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw), Dr. Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary), Dr. Leah Murphy (Tessa Ferrer), and Dr. Ben Warren (Jason George).

Here are some of the Feb. 2 teaser pics:

GREY'S ANATOMY - "Jukebox Hero" - Richard and the attendings set out to make Eliza's first day at Grey Sloan a bumpy one. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to track down Alex, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder)JESSICA CAPSHAW, KELLY MCCREARY

GREY'S ANATOMY - "Jukebox Hero" - Richard and the attendings set out to make Eliza's first day at Grey Sloan a bumpy one. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to track down Alex, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder)CAMILLA LUDDINGTON, JASON GEORGE

GREY'S ANATOMY - "Jukebox Hero" - Richard and the attendings set out to make Eliza's first day at Grey Sloan a bumpy one. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to track down Alex, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder)TESSA FERRER, MARIKA DOMINCZYK, JESSICA CAPSHAW

GREY'S ANATOMY - "Jukebox Hero" - Richard and the attendings set out to make Eliza's first day at Grey Sloan a bumpy one. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to track down Alex, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder)MARIKA DOMINCZYK

GREY'S ANATOMY - "Jukebox Hero" - Richard and the attendings set out to make Eliza's first day at Grey Sloan a bumpy one. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to track down Alex, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder)JAMES PICKENS, JR.

Later in Season 13, after the maximum security prison-set "You Can Look (But You'd Better Not Touch)" on Jan. 26, and "Jukebox Hero" on Feb. 2, fans can look forward to a "pivotal" Japril episode set in Montana, and some kind of standalone episode set on a plane, among other treats.

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Steve Carell Devastates 'The Office' Fans With NBC Revival Joke

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Despicable Steve! "The Office" alum Steve Carell broke a lot of hearts -- and, briefly, the Internet -- with just two simple tweets.

You probably heard the news yesterday that NBC is officially reviving "Will & Grace" for a 10-episode run. Around the same time as those reports, Carell tweeted this to his nearly 5 million followers:

That was rapidly liked and shared by fans who celebrated with happy "Office" GIFs.

*However* this is where the actor's supervillain side shows. Six minutes later, he updated with this:

Brilliant! Or, as one fan called it, "what a toby move."

Others replied to Carell with angry "Office" GIFs, which also happened to perfectly suit the moment:

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you troll. For once, Michael Scott got the job done right the first time. However, this should be a good lesson to NBC: Look at how many fans were thrilled at the idea of "The Office" returning. Maybe there's more gold to be mined there...

[via: Entertainment Weekly]

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14 Reasons Dionne From 'Clueless' Is the Ultimate '90s Teen Movie BFF

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It doesn't get sassier or more stylish than Dionne (Stacey Dash). Without her, "Clueless" would've been missing our ultimate spirit animal (no offense, Cher). To this day, we always channel our inner Dionne whenever we accidentally get on the freeway, which is basically all the time.

These are the 14 reasons no movie BFF will ever top Queen Dionne.

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Watch Johnny Depp's Emotional Thank You Speech at People's Choice Awards

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People's Choice Awards 2017 - ShowJohnny Depp sounds grateful that anyone still likes him at all, never mind that he's still winning People's Choice Awards. He just won his 14th PCA last night -- Favorite Movie Icon -- and in his speech he thanked "the people" for their trust and kindness during a difficult time.

Depp has had a rough couple of years, so it is a bit surprising that he's still winning fan awards. On a film front, he's had a string of big misses, from "Mortdecai" to "Alice Through the Looking Glass," and he was named the most overpaid actor in Hollywood for the second hear in a row. His inclusion in the "Fantastic Beasts" movies was also criticized, with vocal fans wishing he were recast. And, of course, on a personal front, he's been in an ugly divorce battle with Amber Heard, facing allegations of abuse in their barely-a-year marriage.

So you can imagine his gratitude and relief to be named Favorite Movie Icon at last night's show. The crowd cheered for him and presenter Jada Pinkett Smith even called him one of her "personal favorites."

The moment was not lost on Depp, who retained his slurring, quasi-Jack Sparrow accent when offering a heartfelt thank you to the People.

"I came here for one reason tonight and one reason only. ... I came here for you, the people, who through whatever good times or bad have stood by me, trusted me. Thank you. You very, very graciously invited me here once again tonight. I appreciate that very much. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. [Yells to a fan, "I love you, too."] ... Listen, I was very deeply affected by the kindness of your affection and by your well wishes to my family and myself, which is why it's especially meaningful to me to be here in front of you to say thank you, and to tell you that I truly feel that need to thank you. Because, in all honesty, we all know that none of us -- especially me -- [would] be standing here if it wasn't for you tonight."

Watch the speech:


For reference, to win Favorite Movie Icon, Johnny Depp was voted over fellow nominees Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Cruise, and Tom Hanks. So -- sorry, guys -- Depp is still The Man to The People. Or at least to the voters at the 2017 People's Choice Awards.

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11 Things We Learned About 'The Emoji Movie,' 'Smurfs,' and More at the Sony Animation Event

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T.J. Miller seen at the "The Emoji Movie" photo call at Sony Pictures Animation slate presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Culver City, Calif.Sony Animation is doubling down on emojis and Smurfs.

At a recent event in Culver City, California, where Sony highlighted their upcoming animated slate, we learned a lot about "The Emoji Movie," "Smurfs: The Lost Village," a holiday movie featuring a donkey who follows the Star of Bethlehem, "Hotel Transylvania 3," and the upcoming movie written by "Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Here is a quick recap: Ice Cream, Cookie, Poop and Luggage in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation's THE EMOJIE MOVIE.1. Sir Patrick Stewart Will Voice a "Classy" Poop
Yup. Captain Picard himself, Sir Patrick Stewart, will lend his voice talents to "The Emoji Movie," playing fecal matter. Hey, he's wearing a bow tie!

Naturally, there will be plenty of poop jokes says director Tony Leondis. The director also says that "WTF?!" is the first reaction he gets from people when told there is an emoji movie happening.

2. Emojis Have Feelings, Too
The film was enthusiastically introduced by T.J. Miller, the voice of main character, Gene, who's supposed to be a "Meh" emoji like Mom (Jennifer Coolidge) and Dad (a brilliantly cast Steven Wright), but instead feels all the feels.

That threatens all the other emojis, who might get deleted if one of them malfunctions. Maya Rudolph voices Smiler (the very first emoji, whose job is to keep all the other emojis in line).

3. The Emojis Pull a "Wreck-It-Ralph' and Journey Outside Their App
In order to reset Gene to factory standards, he and BFF James Corden (High Five), go outside their app with hacker emoji Jailbreak (Ilana Glazer). They do so by surfing along Spotify songs, going inside Instagram vacation photos, and getting trapped in (naturally) YouTube cat videos.Culver City, CA - January 18, 2017 Demi Lovato (Smurfette) and Joe Manganiello (Hefty) attends Sony Pictures Animation Slate Presentation in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation's SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE.4. Joe Manganiello Was a Big Smurfs Fan
Manganiello, who voices the he-man Smurf, Hefty, admitted he was a big fan of the little blue guys as a kid -- he even had the stickers!

Meanwhile, costar Demi Lovato made everyone feel old by admitting she did her research on the Smurfs by "asking my parents."

5. Julia Roberts Gets to Be a Smurf
Smurfblossom (Ellie Kemper), Smurfette (Demi Lovato), Brainy (Dany Pudi), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer), Hefty (Joe Manganiello), Smurflily (Ariel Winter) and Smufstorm (Michelle Rodriguez) in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation's SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE.News alert: Smurfette is no longer the only female Smurf!

The blue heroine finds that she has Smurf sisters who are part of a lost Smurf village. Much like The Powerpuff Girls, there are three and one is named Blossom. That bubbly character is voiced by Ellie Kemper, while Ariel Winter is the more practical Lily and Michelle Rodriguez is the tougher Storm.

And is there someone for Papa Smurf (Mandy Patinkin)? He seems quite smitten with Smurfwillow (Julia Roberts), the female matriarch of these strange Smurfs. The rest of the all-star voice cast includes Jack McBrayer as Clumsy and Danny Pudi as Brainy. Rainn Wilson voices the evil Gargamel.

Gordon Ramsay cameos as a quick-tempered Baker Chef (a-doy!) and Titus Burgess voices Vanity Smurf.

6. The Smurfs Will Return to Their Original Look
Director Kelly Asbury was determined that this new version of the beloved blue mushroom-dwellers would look more like the original drawings by Peyo, and not the more "realistic" Smurfs of recent films.

7. Say Hello to a Smurf That Eats... Tables? Because That's a Thing
Asbury also revealed that a Smurf who just can't stop eating wooden tables will appear. The character originated as a throwaway joke that made it into the film and quickly became everyone's favorite.

8. Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Tracy Morgan Will Play Camels in "The Star"
A version of The Greatest Story Ever Told from the point of view of the animals, "The Star" features Steven Yeun ("The Walking Dead") as Bo, a donkey inspired to follow the Star of Bethlehem.

He's joined by a sheep ("SNL" star Aidy Bryant) and Dave the Dove (Keegan-Michael Key). There's also Anthony Anderson as the paranoid goat, Zach, with Gina Rodriguez as Mary and Zachary Levi as Joseph.

Producer DeVon Franklin and director Timothy Reckart said nearly everyone they asked on their "dream cast" list said "yes." And, of course, choosing "Jane the Virgin" star Rodriguez as Mary was "obvious casting."

9. "Hotel Transylvania 3" Almost Didn't Happen
Director Genndy Tartakovsky admitted that he wasn't sure he'd make a third film in the series, until a terrible cruise with his own family inspired him to make a threequel.

Onboard, Dracula (Adam Sandler) falls for captain Ericka (whose casting was not announced), a descendant of Van Helsing!

10. Get Ready for "Puppy"
Tartakovsky's new animated short, in which Grandpa Drac gets a monstrously oversized puppy for grandson Dennis, will debut in front of "The Emoji Movie" in August.

11. Set Sail for Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Vivo" in 2020
It's a long way away, but we do know that the musical, with songs penned by "Hamilton" star
Lin-Manuel Miranda, will take us on a journey from Havana to Miami, Sony Animation President Kristine Belson promised.

Academy Award-nominated director Kirk De Micco ("The Croods") will direct from a script by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes ("In the Heights').

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Here Are the People's Choice Awards 2017 Winners

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People's Choice Awards 2017 - ShowThe People have spoken! Last night, Joel McHale hosted the 43rd annual People's Choice Awards, where voters at home (or wherever) chose the winners. Ellen DeGeneres won three awards, which gives her the record of 20 wins to date, and "The Big Bang Theory" won Favorite Network TV Comedy for the fifth year in a row. It was a lively night, and not just because Blake Lively gave an empowering speech when winning Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress. There were several interesting moments, and a few surprising choices for winners (including Johnny Depp, who got emotional over still being "trusted' by fans).

Here's the full list of winners:

MOVIES

"Finding Dory"
Favorite Movie

Ryan Reynolds
Favorite Movie Actor

Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite Movie Actress

"Deadpool"
Favorite Action Movie

Robert Downey Jr.
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