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• 'Pretty Little Liars' Season Premiere Recap: There's a New A in Town
• 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 Has 'Biggest Moments on TV Ever,' Says Emilia Clarke
• These Jedi Disney Princesses Are 'Star Wars' Perfection
• 'Walking Dead's' Danai Gurira Joins Tupac Biopic 'All Eyez on Me'
• Here Are the 2015 DGA Awards Film Nominees
• 9 Reasons We'll Always Miss McDreamy on 'Grey's Anatomy'
• Ralph Fiennes Wishes It Were That Simple in New 'Hail, Caesar!' Trailer
• War Is Coming (Again) in 'The 100' Season 2 Trailer
• John Boyega Teases 'Much Darker' 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'
• The 20 Best Movies on Netflix You Need to Watch Right Now
• 21 Times Elaine Benes From 'Seinfeld' Proved She's Everyone's Spirit Animal
• Best of Late Night TV: Donald Trump's Job Interview and Morgan Freeman's Sexy Voice

'Pretty Little Liars' Season Premiere Recap: There's a New A in Town Posted: Please grab your hover board, because where we're going, we don't need roads. Welcome to a new era of "Pretty Little Lias," where the squad finally look their age and no one is being murdered. Haha, kidding: we already have one dead body and the season has barely started. Sigh, this show. The liars might be older, wiser and trolling around some weird place called "Freeform," but they still haven't figured out how not to be terrorized by a hooded vigilante. With that in mind, catch up with Spencer, Aria, Emily and Hanna in our recap below — plus, find out which character is six feet under. Checking in with the Little (Er, Big?) Liars Hanna: PLL's most fashionable it-girl is working in fashion, and good news: she's engaged! The bad news? The lucky man's name isn't Caleb, because apparently they broke up, which means our lives are over. Time to take to the streets in protest / petition Obama, because this injustice will not stand. Emily: Tragically, Emily is not in a good place. Despite telling friends that she's at the Salk Institute, Em's working at a bar and popping pills. Huh, thought that was Spencer's jam... Aria: Naturally, Aria works for a publishing company, and get this: they represent Great American Author / Genius / Former Stalker, the one and only Ezra Fitz. The only good news to report is that Aria's no longer dating him. Give her time, people, give her time. Spencer: First of all, Spencer has bangs. Second of all, she's helping her mom run for state senate. But most importantly, she's not dating Toby because he's busy being a policeman in a town populated almost entirely by murderers. Oh, and Let's Check on Ezra, Because He's Still a Thing If you're wondering about Ezra McGreatWriter Fitz, he returned from a recent trip to South America (???) due to "getting sick," and is super bummed because his girlfriend, Nicole, went missing. Apparently, she was abducted by "half baked revolutionaries?" It's all very confusing and unclear, but poor Ezra is now squatting above The Brew, sporting a scruffy goatee, and being generally full of ennui. How can Aria resist him?! In Which Ali Has a Terrible Memory There's a new teacher at Rosewood High, and her name is Alison DiLaurentis. That's right, the very same Alison who spent high school terrorizing her friends. What a great person to be influencing young minds! Alison's life seems pretty mellow, but apparently she longs for a family, and considering her only relative is A (aka Cece Drake, aka Charlotte DiLaurentis), it looks like she needs to bust her out of hospital. To which we say: has Ali never seen the show she's on?I?!?! This is the worst idea in the history of bad ideas. Welcome to Rosewood -A 2.0! Cece can't get out of hospital without the liars announcing that they no longer fear her, which naturally they do with the exception of Aria. Because, please, this is PLL we're dealing with here. Guess -A is a free woman! The liars celebrate their terrible decision-making by getting drunk at Radley Sanitarium, which is now a fancy hotel, and the next morning? You guessed it: Cece is found dead outside a church in an apparent homicide. So was A murdered by A 2.0 (who may or may not be Sarah Harvey)? Guess we have all season to figure that out, but one thing's for sure: there ain't no funeral like a Pretty Little Liars funeral because a Pretty Little Liars funeral has completely inappropriate mourning attire. P.S.: Guys, please pray for Toby. He seems to think he's Noah from The Notebook, and spends his time building houses and drinking beer while pining for Spencer. If you're a bird, Toby's a bird, Spence. %Slideshow-355883% This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

'Game of Thrones' Season 6 Has 'Biggest Moments on TV Ever,' Says Emilia Clarke Posted: In case you weren't already excited for the spring debut of season six of "Game of Thrones," the Khaleesi herself is here to tell you that it's going to be better than you can possibly imagine. That was the word from actress Emilia Clarke, who spoke with E! News at a Golden Globes party this weekend. When the network asked Clarke for some scoop about the upcoming "GOT" season, she admitted that she couldn't reveal anything specific about the plot -- but that didn't stop her from dropping an epic teaser. "I really can't say much apart from that you'll see the biggest moments on television that have ever existed," Clarke told E!. You have our attention, Dany. Would one of those moments involve, say, the return of Jon Snow, who bit the big one in season five? Clarke avoided answering a direct "alive or dead" question about Kit Harrington's character, but told E! of season six's twists, "It's just gonna be big." We're definitely on board. Season six of "Game of Thrones" premieres on April 24 on HBO. [via: E! News] %Slideshow-264615% This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

These Jedi Disney Princesses Are 'Star Wars' Perfection Posted: It's become a popular internet pastime to re-imagine Disney princesses as other characters/ethnicities/genders/artworks, and for good reason: The artists behind them often produce some amazingly creative work. That's the case for the latest mashup, which combines Disney's newest property, "Star Wars," with some of its classic princesses, in a series that artist Tom Hodges has dubbed "Once upon a long time ago." The series transforms our familiar heroines into Jedi knights, many of whom closely resemble Rey (Daisy Ridley), the newest star of the "Star Wars" universe in "The Force Awakens." (And depending on how you look at it, Rey could be considered a Disney princess in her own right.) Elaborate ballgowns and dresses are transformed into the Jedi's traditional robes, while some (like Aurora's familiar cape) have their existing outfits stylized a bit more to fit the theme. Each comes equipped with her own lightsaber, as well as a personalized Rebellion/Resistance emblem to complement her personality. (Snow White gets an apple, for example, while Belle's design bears a rose.) We're especially fond of Merida's transformation, which includes a bow/lightsaber hybrid that perfectly suits the young archer. Jasmine also gets a pretty awesome weapon: a double-sided lightsaber, like Darth Maul's in the "Star Wars" prequels. Check out some of our favorites below, and head over to Hodges's Facebook page for the rest. The designs will be available for purchase through Tee Fury, on shirts or a poster. [via: Tom Hodges, h/t HitFix] Photo credit: Tom Hodges/Facebook %Slideshow-239300% This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

'Walking Dead's' Danai Gurira Joins Tupac Biopic 'All Eyez on Me' Posted: The upcoming Tupac biopic "All Eyez on Me" has been beefing up its cast in recent days, adding a "Walking Dead" fan favorite in a key role. Danai Gurira, who plays sword-wielding survivor Michonne on the AMC zombie drama, will play Afeni Shakur, Tupac's mother, in the flick. According to Deadline, Gurira will be stepping into the shoes of a "complex woman" who was a central figure in the rapper's life. "A political activist and member of the Black Panthers, Afeni raised her son to be a voracious reader with a political awareness that informed his development as a street poet," Deadline writes. The real-life Afeni Shakur is serving as an executive producer on "All Eyez On Me," and has also been charged with managing her son's estate since his death in 1996. The biopic has been in the works for some time, but has finally begun production, and is currently shooting in Atlanta. Demetrius Shipp Jr. plays Tupac, and Benny Boom is directing. Though Gurira has been entertaining TV fans for several seasons now on "The Walking Dead," she hasn't really crossed over into film, despite roles in flicks like "The Visitor" and "Mother of George." She's been busy working as a playwright recently, penning the drama "Eclipsed," which stars Lupita Nyong'o and is headed to Broadway in March. Gurira also has another play, "Familiar," in the works, which will make its off-Broadway debut in the coming months. [via: Deadline] Photo credit: Getty Images for The ONE Campaign %Slideshow-325485% This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Here Are the 2015 DGA Awards Film Nominees Posted: Fresh off its impressive haul at the Golden Globes the weekend, "The Revenant" is poised to nab yet another statuette with a nomination for a Directors Guild of America Award. The DGA announced its annual slate of honorees for outstanding directorial achievement on Tuesday, and "Revenant" director Alejandro G. Inarritu was among the five nominees. Inarritu also won the DGA award last year, for 2014's "Birdman," and with the new momentum from "The Revenant"'s Globes wins, the director looks like an early favorite to repeat. The rest of the nominees were rounded out by Tom McCarthy ("Spotlight"), Adam McKay ("The Big Short"), George Miller ("Mad Max: Fury Road"), and Ridley Scott ("The Martian"). In addition to those names, the DGA also included a new category this year, honoring directors who helmed their first feature films in 2015. "There's a first time for every feature filmmaker, but not every first time offers fresh viewpoints in storytelling that are imperative in this industry," said DGA president Paris Barclay in a statement. "The first-time feature directors we're recognizing with this inaugural award we hope will develop successful and lengthy careers. We are excited and invigorated by all they have to offer." The full list of nominees is below. The DGA Awards will be handed out at a ceremony on February 6. FEATURE FILM NOMINEES: ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU The Revenant (20th Century Fox) Mr. Iñárritu's Directorial Team: Unit Production Managers: Drew Locke, James W. Skotchdopole, Doug Jones First Assistant Director: Scott Robertson Second Assistant Directors: Megan M. Shank, Matthew Haggerty, Jeremy Marks Unit Production Manager: Gabriela Vazquez (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit) First Assistant Director: Adam Somner (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit) Second Assistant Directors: Trevor R. Tavares, Jasmine Marie Alhambra (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit) Second Second Assistant Directors: Brett Robinson, Kasia Trojak (Argentina, California, and Montana Unit) This is Mr. Iñárritu's fourth DGA Award nomination. TOM MCCARTHY Spotlight (Open Road Films) Mr. McCarthy's Directorial Team: Unit Production Managers: D.J. Carson, Michael Bederman First Assistant Director: Walter Gasparovic Second Assistant Director: Penny Charter Assistant Unit Production Manager: Danielle Blumstein (Boston Unit) First Assistant Director: Christo Morse (Boston Unit) Second Assistant Directors: Conte Matal, Kristina Mariko Peterson, Annie Tan, Andrea O'Connor (Boston Unit) Second Second Assistant Directors: Phil Robinson, Mark Romanelli (Boston Unit) Additional Second Assistant Director: Scooter Perrotta (Boston Unit) This is Mr. McCarthy's first DGA Feature Film Award nomination. ADAM MCKAY The Big Short (Paramount Pictures) Mr. McKay's Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Louise Rosner First Assistant Director: Matt Rebenkoff Second Assistant Director: Amy Lauritsen Second Second Assistant Director: Cali Pomés Second Second Assistant Director: Josh Muzaffer (New York Unit) Location Manager: Michael Kriaris This is Mr. McKay's first DGA Feature Film Award nomination. GEORGE MILLER Mad Max: Fury Road (Warner Bros.) Mr. Miller's Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Dean Hood First Assistant Director: PJ Voeten Second Assistant Directors: Samantha Smith, Wendy Croad, Chris O'Hara Second Assistant Directors: Eddie Thorne (Syndey Unit), Emma Jamvold (Syndey Unit) Second Second Assistant Directors: Danielle Blake (Syndey Unit), Joshua Watkins (Syndey Unit) This is Mr. Miller's first DGA Feature Film Award nomination. RIDLEY SCOTT The Martian (20th Century Fox) Mr. Scott's Directorial Team: Unit Production Managers: Francesca Cingolani, Miklós Tóth First Assistant Director: Raymond Kirk Second Assistant Directors: Sarah Hood, Bogi Móricz Second Second Assistant Director: Nick Thomas This is Mr. Scott's fourth DGA Award nomination. FIRST-TIME FEATURE FILM DIRECTOR NOMINEES: FERNANDO COIMBRA A Wolf at the Door (Outsider Pictures) Mr. Coimbra's Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Clara Machado First Assistant Director: Suzy Milstein Second Assistant Director: Raquel Toledo This is Mr. Coimbra's first DGA Award nomination. JOEL EDGERTON The Gift (STX Entertainment) Mr. Edgerton's Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Luc Etienne First Assistant Director: Michael J. Moore Second Assistant Director: Matt Haggerty Second Second Assistant Director: Dillon Neaman This is Mr. Edgerton's first DGA Award nomination. ALEX GARLAND Ex Machina (A24) Mr. Garland's Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Sara Desmond First Assistant Director: Nick Heckstall‑Smith Second Assistant Director: Ray Kenny This is Mr. Garland's first DGA Award nomination. MARIELLE HELLER The Diary of a Teenage Girl (Sony Pictures Classics) Ms. Heller's Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Molly Salz First Assistant Director: Brian Benson Second Assistant Director: Jerremy Stewart Second Second Assistant Director: Alex Gilbert This is Ms. Heller's first DGA Award nomination. LÁSZLÓ NEMES Son of Saul (Sony Pictures Classics) Mr. Nemes's Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Gábor Szántó First Assistant Director: István Kolos Second Assistant Directors: Zoltán Gyovai, Edina Galgócz This is Mr. Nemes's first DGA Award nomination. 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9 Reasons We'll Always Miss McDreamy on 'Grey's Anatomy' Posted: %Slideshow-355883% Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), aka McDreamy, was with us from the very beginning of "Grey's Anatomy." We went through a lot together! But, thanks to a horrifying car accident, a shoddy surgeon, and the will of Shonda Rhimes, he was ripped away from us forever. These are the nine reasons we'll never let him go. We'll never forget you, McDreamy! This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Ralph Fiennes Wishes It Were That Simple in New 'Hail, Caesar!' Trailer Posted: Would that 'twere that simple? Ralph Fiennes certainly wishes that was the case in this new trailer for the Coen brothers' upcoming film, "Hail, Caesar!" The trailer is more of an extended clip featuring Fiennes as a movie director trying to coach his country bumpkin star (Alden Ehrenreich) to say a line with the proper posh British accent. Fiennes grow increasingly annoyed as Ehrenreich tries desperately to form the words in the same way. The "show a clip" style of trailer seems to be coming back in vogue — the "Zootopia" one made us giggle, and this one was quite amusing, too. "Hail, Caesar!" is set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, with Josh Brolin starring as a public relations "fixer." Then, he's called upon to round up cash to save kidnapped actor Baird Whitlock (George Clooney), and Coens-esque hijinks ensue. Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Jonah Hill, and Frances McDormand also star. "Hail, Caesar!" opens in theaters February 5. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. %Slideshow-348022% This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

War Is Coming (Again) in 'The 100' Season 2 Trailer Posted: Fire up the war drums for season 2 of "The 100." As a new, extended trailer for The CW's post-apocalyptic drama shows, the fragile peace between the Grounders and Sky People is close to shattering. Not a surprise, since the two sides are fundamentally opposed, as the Sky People try to carve out a place to live and prosper, while the Grounders are keen to protect their stuff. Whither Clarke (Eliza Taylor), the onetime leader who united the two groups to battle the common foe at Mount Weather? After the events of last season, she's still on her walkabout in the wilderness, though "everyone" is hunting for her, as Indra notes in the trailer. She's not the only one who seems broken: Jasper is still heartbroken, Raven seems to be grappling with some problem, and Bellamy is trying to keep it all together. There's a glimpse of a hot new pairing, as well as a mysterious civilization with a tall tower at its center — the Grounders capital, perhaps? Season 2 of "The 100" premieres January 21 at 9 p.m. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. %Slideshow-348587% This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

John Boyega Teases 'Much Darker' 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Posted: "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" isn't even close to done at romping all over the box office, but since we like shiny, new things, let's turn our attention to its followup, "Star Wars: Episode VIII." It doesn't have a title, though it does have a director, Rian Johnson, who also wrote the script. And it seems "Episode VIII" will take a turn to the dark side. "It's great. Much darker," John Boyega said of the the script in an interview with British Vogue. He noted that he and co-star Daisy Ridley are "very excited." Not only that, but it seems his character, the former stormtrooper Finn, will be engaging in even more action in "Episode VIII." "My part in the next film will be much more physical so I might be in the gym a bit more," he teased. Lightsaber training, perhaps? Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

The 20 Best Movies on Netflix You Need to Watch Right Now Posted: %Slideshow-354515% The line-up of movies on Netflix changes all the time (hey, just look at our "New on Netflix" section), but movie classics like "Roman Holiday" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" never get old. If you've never watched "Sunset Blvd.," or "The Shining," what are you waiting for? Here's your special invitation to stream some of these great films, starting with visionary silent film "Metropolis" up through terrific recent movies "Short Term 12" and "Fruitvale Station." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

21 Times Elaine Benes From 'Seinfeld' Proved She's Everyone's Spirit Animal Posted: %Slideshow-354137% Elaine Benes may not have the best dancing skills, but when it comes to saying what we're all thinking, she's a pro. The "Seinfeld" leading lady's comments on social situations, the exhausting act of interacting with people, and the absurdity of the human existence are simple, but incredibly spot on. We all feel and act like Elaine sometimes. Here are 21 of her funniest moments to prove it. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Best of Late Night TV: Donald Trump's Job Interview and Morgan Freeman's Sexy Voice Posted: If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.​ Let's start this thing off in the only way that's right: with Donald Trump's mock presidential interview on "The Tonight Show." Jimmy Fallon posed a few important questions to Trump to make sure he's up for the job, and his answers are worth watching. A taste of what's to come: "I'm an extraordinarily handsome person. I have a beautiful head of hair." Whatever helps you sleep at night, buddy. As we all know, Jimmy Kimmel hates Matt Damon with every fiber of his being. It's a thing. So naturally, Jimmy had a lot to say when his arch nemesis won an award for "The Martian." In fact, he mused "Matt Damon won best actor despite the fact that he isn't really an actor," and, uh, recreated his acceptance speech. Zing! Morgan Freeman visited "The Late Late Show!" Or rather, his voice over did. Listening to Freeman speak is a magical, ephemeral, and deeply poetic experience, as anyone who watched "March of the Penguins" knows, so please give this a watch. #Bless %Slideshow-355272% This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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