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John Lithgow is a prominent actor in HBO’s new Harry Potter series, taking on the role of Albus Dumbledore previously played by Richard Harris and Michael Gambon. However, his involvement, along with other actors, has faced criticism due to J.K. Rowling’s controversial views and actions regarding transgender people. Lithgow recently spoke about this backlash, explaining that a friend – the mother of a transgender child – alerted him to an open letter asking him to withdraw from the show. He described this as a warning sign, but firmly stated he had no intention of leaving the role.

Eighteen minutes in and not a single award has been given out.

So far, only half of the actors and their roles in the movie have been revealed, sparking a lot of discussion. One popular rumor is that Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, will play Helen of Troy – a legendary figure said to be the daughter of Zeus and the most beautiful woman in the world – in a reimagined story. However, this casting choice has drawn criticism online. Comedian Chrissie Mayr expressed strong disapproval on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Christopher Nolan previously altered The Odyssey and that casting Nyong’o as Helen of Troy is disrespectful to the original story.

Many people on the left have fantasized about their conservative family members finally acknowledging the issues they’ve been raising for years. On Saturday Night Live, Ashley Padilla portrayed a mother who’s starting to question whether Donald Trump was a good president. But, like someone recovering from addiction, the underlying issues remain. This mom still needs … Read more

A recent Saturday Night Live sketch satirized Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, following nationwide protests against border separation policies. In the sketch, Pete Davidson impersonated Homan, playfully acknowledging the contrast between his public image and his actual actions. Davidson, as Homan, joked about being known for controversial practices like separating families and allegedly accepting a bribe, and expressed disbelief that he was now being portrayed as the voice of reason. The sketch highlighted the absurdity of the situation, repeatedly emphasizing how unexpected this portrayal is.

Thanks to the release of Season 9’s “Superfan episodes,” The Office is currently the most-streamed show on Peacock in the US. According to data from FlixPatrol, it’s now at the top, surpassing The Traitors, which had held the No. 1 spot on the platform all year. These episodes aren’t available for streaming outside of the United States at this time.

The show started by addressing the serious situation in Minneapolis, building on a brief mention from the previous week. It’s a tough job making current events funny, and while the writers and actors didn’t fully succeed this week, they definitely made an effort. The opening sketch, featuring Pete Davidson as a White House advisor and a group of ‘ICE’ agents played by Kenan Thompson and others, had some genuinely funny parts. Highlights included an agent complaining about the fast food and a clever exchange about the release of the Epstein files, used as a distraction from the current crisis.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the fourth Star Trek series, first aired in 1993 and quickly became a success. It was one of the most-watched original shows broadcast directly into syndication.

Each character in the movie represents a distinct high school stereotype: Emilio Estevez plays the athlete, Judd Nelson the rebellious troublemaker, Anthony Michael Hall the brainy student, Ally Sheedy the outcast, and Molly Ringwald the popular girl. The film had a significant impact on culture, and in 2016, it was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Andrew Adamson’s film was a big-budget hit, earning two Academy Awards and featuring stars like Tilda Swinton and Liam Neeson. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tells the story of four children who find a way into the magical world of Narnia through a wardrobe, but they discover Narnia is under attack.