We triple-dog-dare you to find a better depiction of the holidays. When “A Christmas Story” premiered in 1983, screenwriter Jean Shepherd pulled antidotes from his own life to create the Christmas comedy — including the infamous leg lamp. And Quentin Schultze, the author of “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out! Life Lessons from the Movie “A … Read more
Everybody knows the famous line “Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings.” But there’s an even more inspiring message to be gleaned from Hollywood history: Sometimes when a movie flops, it gets a second chance. That, bewilderingly, is what happened to “It’s A Wonderful Life,” Frank Capra’s seasonal classic that many today … Read more
He wasn’t feeling holiday cheer. Director Chris Columbus, best known for the “Home Alone,” Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Harry Potter” movies, said he was also supposed to direct 1989’s “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” — but opted out because of the movie’s star, Chevy Chase. “I was signed on … and then I met Chevy Chase. Even given … Read more
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Don’t get left behind this Christmas. If you think that airport mad-dash scene in Home Alone is pure Hollywood, you’re wrong, according to a new survey. Out of 2,000 adults who’ve booked a flight, 13 percent admitted to missing an early morning alarm — or hitting the snooze button one too many times — ahead of an … Read more
‘Tis the season for a trip down memory lane. With Christmas swiftly approaching, it’s time to bust out your favorite holiday classics. From “Miracle on 34th Street” to “A Christmas Story,” these films are so beloved that families cozy up by the fire to watch year after year. But where are the young stars in … Read more
Oh, fudge! An employee at the “A Christmas Story” home in Ohio lost his wedding ring while packing leg lamps and other merch meant for fans of Jean Shepherd’s sensational 1983 holiday comedy, which starred Peter Billingsley as Ralphie and Darren McGavin as The Old Man. “If you’ve recently placed an order with us,” house … Read more
As the saying goes, behind every great man is an even greater woman. Mario Lopez and wife Courtney Lopez proved that point, as they both starred in their first Great American Family holiday film together, “Once Upon a Christmas Wish.” However, working with a spouse isn’t always easy, and Mario admitted there were some challenges. “The … Read more
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streamers that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”? It’s harder than you may think — but just as fun. Regular writers of Christmas fare for Hallmark Channel, Great American Family … Read more
Don’t toy with our hearts, Nancy. Jude Law and Nancy Meyers have fans of “The Holiday” on edge after the pair hinted they are working on a sequel to the 2006 romantic comedy, which could see the return of a beloved character — Mr. Napkin Head. Law, 51, and Meyers, 75, who wrote and directed … Read more
Ever want to pack up and escape on a solo escapade like Amanda and Iris did in “The Holiday”? Well, with inflation, it’ll cost you an arm and a leg in 2024. Here’s a comparison of how much money Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Iris (Kate Winslet) spent in the 2006 classic holiday movie versus what … Read more
KEVIN! Though Macaulay Culkin played the lovable misfit Kevin in the classic Christmas movie “Home Alone,” the actor’s three-year-old son believes he is the iconic character that his dad portrayed. Culkin, 44, and his fiancée Brenda Song, 36, share two sons, Dakota, 3, and a 2-year-old whose name the couple has not revealed. The “Home … Read more
Actress Lindsay Lohan is a masterful holiday comedy star, but don’t underestimate how seriously she takes Christmas. Especially now that she’s a mom. “I’m very nerdy when it comes to wrapping presents,” admits Lohan, via Zoom from her home in Dubai. “I love the art of wrapping. I will wrap any of my friends’ presents … Read more
Disney did it again. The animated musical adventure “Moana 2” took first place at the box office on Friday, its first day in theaters, with $54.5 million in revenue, according to The Numbers. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in “Wicked,” which made history as the highest domestically grossing film based on a Broadway musical. ©Universal/Courtesy … Read more
Taylor could be scoring big in the mother-in-law department. Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce’s mom made life sweeter on the set of the Hallmark Christmas movie inspired by her son’s team and his romance with Taylor Swift. If the pair were to tie the knot, the pop star would have a ball with Donna … Read more
LONDON — If life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Police in the town of Shrewsbury are investigating how a tombstone that marked the fictional grave of Ebenezer Scrooge was destroyed. The movie prop used in the 1984 adaptation of “A Christmas … Read more
“Wicked” wowed moviegoers on Friday, its first day in theaters, earning $46.74 million in revenue. Source link #Wicked #casts #spell #box #office #46M #opening #topping #Gladiator
It’s already Jingle Bell Rock-ing the box office. The Christmas action comedy “Red One” — starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — flew to the top of the box office on its opening night Friday, with close to $11 million in sales, according to The Numbers. Johnson, who plays the head of North Pole security trying … Read more
Mariah Carey may be the Queen of Christmas Music but Lacey Chabert is the Queen of Christmas Movies. Known for playing the violin virtuoso on “Party of Five” as a kid, and later “trying to make ‘fetch’ happen” as Gretchen Wieners in the classic “Mean Girls,” this holiday season the Mississippi-born, LA-based actress is starring … Read more
Candace Cameron Bure’s heart is still full of Bob Saget’s life lessons. For the actress, 48, starring on “Full House” alongside the late comedian for 8 seasons from 1987 to 1995 made him family. When he died at age 65 in 2022, Bure kept one very important piece of wisdom in mind. “Full House” cast: … Read more