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James Hibberd

Writer-at-Large

James Hibberd is an award-winning journalist who has covered the entertainment industry across two decades. He’s best known for writing in-depth coverage of genre movies and TV shows, along with celebrity profiles and breaking news. He previously served as Editor-at-Large at Entertainment Weekly and is the author of the book "Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon," the behind-the-scenes story of making "Game of Thrones." He lives in Austin, Texas.

Troy Kotsur Joins Apple TV+’s ‘Foundation’ Season 3 Cast

Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur has joined the cast of Foundation season three. The CODA star will play Preem Palver, the leader of a planet of psychics in the sci-fi epic. Based on Issac Asimov’s novels, Foundation is from showrunner David S. Goyer and stars Lee Pace and Jared Harris. Here’s the official description of the most recent […]

Kelsey Grammer’s ‘Frasier’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+

The revival of Frasier is getting a second season. Paramount+ has renewed the sitcom — which stars Kelsey Grammer picking up his curmudgeonly character first introduced in NBC’s Cheers — for another round. “Kelsey made a triumphant return as one of the most iconic and beloved characters on television,” said Jeff Grossman, executive vp programming […]

‘Leave the World Behind’ Trending Amid Nationwide Cellular Outrage

Get to your bunker and stay away from those Teslas, because we’re apparently living in the opening act of Netflix’s Leave the World Behind. A nationwide cellphone outage struck the United States on Thursday morning and impacted more than 70,000 customers. The issue apparently started with AT&T’s network, but has affected customers who use Verizon […]

‘Civil War’ Trailer: New Footage of Alex Garland’s American Apocalypse

The second trailer for the highly anticipated action-drama Civil War has been released. The A24 film from writer-director Alex Garland (Ex Machina) depicts a near-future United States where 19 states have seceded from the Union, while much of the rest of the country is ruled by a tyrannical three-term president (Nick Offerman), who has ordered […]

Jon Stewart Reacts to ‘Daily Show’ Backlash: “I Have Sinned Against You”

Nope, Jon Stewart isn’t walking back his criticism of President Joe Biden last week during his Daily Show return. If anything, Stewart kind of doubled down during his second episode Monday night, before spending the bulk of his opening segment tearing into Tucker Carlson’s Russia propaganda tour. Stewart opened his second show back on the […]

Inside Sony’s ‘Madame Web’ Collapse: Forget About a New Franchise

The trailer buzz was worrisome, advance ticket sales anemic. Then last week, the critic reviews for Madame Web were posted, and they stung deepest of all — Sony’s Spider-Man spinoff received the lowest average Rotten Tomatoes score (13 percent) of any major superhero film in nearly a decade. “On Wednesday night, you could actually watch […]

Some Critics Actually Liked ‘Madame Web’: Here’s What They’re Saying

On Valentine’s Day, we get reminded of the reassuring phrase, “There is someone out there for everyone.” Well, when it comes to movies, the same is true: For every film, there’s at least some who genuinely like it — even Madame Web, which opened nationally on the romantic holiday to scathing reviews and a modest […]

Christopher Nolan Says He Wants to Make a Horror Movie

A Christopher Nolan horror film? The Oppenheimer director says he “would love” to make that happen. During a conversation with the British Film Institute on Thursday, Nolan said that doing an outright horror picture was something he’d eventually like to tackle — and he broke down precisely why the genre appeals to him. “I think […]

‘Dune 2’ First Reactions From the Premiere: “Jaw-Dropping Masterpiece”

The first reactions are in for the first hugely anticipated movie of 2024: Dune 2. The long-delayed sequel from director Denis Villeneuve continues the story of author Frank Herbert’s space epic and the initial reactions are extremely enthusiastic, with many calling the film a masterpiece of cinema that is even better than Dune. Dune: Part […]

How Larry David Gets Out of Taking Selfies

It’s one of the widely known perils of modern fame: The selfie request. Everywhere a celebrity publicly treads, there are fans who might suddenly approach — eager, excited, nervous — with phone in hand, bursting to ask the question: “Can-I-get-a-photo?” Most celebrities acquiesce (Keanu Reeves, for instance, has been called “the friendly expert in fan […]

John Wick Experience Tourist Attraction to Open in Las Vegas

A John Wick tourist attraction is set to open in Las Vegas. The hit Lionsgate film franchise has inspired an immersive and interactive experience that’s set to open later this year. Franchise director Chad Stahelski and his team at 87Eleven Entertainment are collaborators on the project. The official description reads: “The John Wick Experience an approximately […]

‘Evil’ to End With Season 4; Teaser Trailer Released

Paramount+ is putting an end to Evil. But not before giving the psychological mystery drama a proper ending. The streamer has ordered four additional episodes for the show’s upcoming fourth and final season, so creators Robert and Michelle King can give the drama a sense of conclusion. The show will return for its final run […]