Tim Allen refuses to watch ‘ugly Santa movies’ with ‘knives and stabbing’

Tim Allen refuses to watch ‘ugly Santa movies’ with ‘knives and stabbing’

Tim Allen is going to pass on a viewing of “Violent Night.” The “Home Improvement” alum, who is known for his portrayal of Saint Nick in his “The Santa Claus” film franchise, prefers watching more wholesome, family holiday movies — like his own. “I can’t watch another Santa Claus movie. Especially when they’re bad Santas,” … Read more

Tim Allen’s daughter roasts him: ‘He won’t watch any other Santa Clause movies other than himself’

Tim Allen’s daughter roasts him: ‘He won’t watch any other Santa Clause movies other than himself’

There’s only one Saint Nick in Tim Allen’s house. The “Home Improvement” alum admitted – after his daughter seamlessly roasted him — that he’ll only watch a Santa Clause movie if it’s, well, his own. “Every Christmas we watch all three of them,” Elizabeth Allen-Dick told The Post in a joint interview for Season 2 … Read more

Tim Allen reveals ‘Toy Story 5’ buzz: Bob Iger told Tom Hanks and me ‘it was on’

Tim Allen reveals ‘Toy Story 5’ buzz: Bob Iger told Tom Hanks and me ‘it was on’

To infinity and beyond — again? Tim Allen and Tom Hanks could be returning as Buzz Lightear and Woody in “Toy Story 5.” On Tuesday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Allen, 70, revealed that he and Hanks, 67, are in talks to get back behind the mic. “Bob Iger, head of … Read more

Jenna Ortega drops out of ‘Scream 7’ — and it’s not about Melissa Barrera’s firing

Jenna Ortega drops out of ‘Scream 7’ — and it’s not about Melissa Barrera’s firing

Her decision caused several fans to scream. Jenna Ortega has reportedly dropped out of “Scream VII,” according to Deadline. The star’s decision to exit the horror film is due to scheduling conflicts with Netflix’s “Wednesday” — and not related to the firing of Melissa Barrera, who played Ortega’s older sister in the franchise. The outlet … Read more

Video: Remembering ‘The Exorcist’ at 50

Video: Remembering ‘The Exorcist’ at 50

The vehement reaction to “The Exorcist” when it premiered in late 1973 helped create a special place for it in pop culture. The New York Times critic Jason Zinoman gives his perspective on the film’s lasting impact, the screenwriter’s headstrong ideas for the production and the conflict that turned “The Exorcist” into one of the … Read more

Robin Williams’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ improvising racked up 2M feet of film

Robin Williams’ ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ improvising racked up 2M feet of film

“Hellooooo!” Robin Williams improvised so much on the set of the 1993 comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire” that production ended up shooting two million feet of film by the time the movie wrapped. “Early on in the process, he went to me, ‘Hey boss, the way I like to work, if you’re up for it, is I’ll … Read more

‘Scream 7’ director reacts to Melissa Barrera firing: ‘Stop yelling’

‘Scream 7’ director reacts to Melissa Barrera firing: ‘Stop yelling’

“Scream 7” director Christopher Landon issued a brief statement Tuesday after it was announced that actress Melissa Barrera was fired from the horror movie franchise due to social media posts concerning the Israel-Hamas war. “This is my statement,” Landon, 48, tweeted alongside a broken-heart emoji. “Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to … Read more

Video: ‘Maestro’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Maestro’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Hi I’m Bradley Cooper. I co-wrote and directed ‘Maestro.’ It was very important to me, at the onset of this scene, that she be in a position of power. So, her on the windowsill, the light haloing her behind, waiting for whoever was gonna come in to be scolded. And then he’s sort of like … Read more

This Season, Holiday Movies Are Falling for Europe

This Season, Holiday Movies Are Falling for Europe

Christmas is magical. Christmas is inescapable. And, according to an increasing number of holiday movies, it’s in Europe. Browse Hallmark and Lifetime’s channels, and you will find a Christmas in Rome. In Vienna. In Switzerland. In Scotland. In Notting Hill. We’re having a Belgian Chocolate Christmas. A jolly good Christmas. A merry Scottish Christmas and … Read more

Jim Carrey is not reprising his role in the ‘Grinch 2’ despite rumors

Jim Carrey is not reprising his role in the ‘Grinch 2’ despite rumors

Jim Carrey has no plans to carry another “Grinch” film. Despite a report from Giant Freaking Robot that the 61-year-old actor was set to return to “Universal Pictures for ‘The Grinch 2,’ once again playing Dr. Seuss’s most famous and ill-tempered creation,” a rep for the actor confirmed that the rumors were false. “There is … Read more

Melissa Barrera fired from ‘Scream VII’ after social media posts amid Israel-Hamas war

Melissa Barrera fired from ‘Scream VII’ after social media posts amid Israel-Hamas war

Melissa Barrera has reportedly been fired from “Scream VII” over her controversial comments about the Israel-Hamas war on social media. Sources reportedly told Deadline that Barrera, 33, was let go from the Spyglass Media production due to “her Instagram stories which have been perceived as anti-Semitic.” The actress started posting about the conflict last month, … Read more

Watch Timothee Chalamet sing ‘Oompa Loompa’ to Hugh Grant as fans ‘cringe’

Watch Timothee Chalamet sing ‘Oompa Loompa’ to Hugh Grant as fans ‘cringe’

Timothée Chalamet has a perfect puzzle for you. The 27-year-old star of the upcoming “Wonka” film serenaded his Golden Globe-winning co-star Hugh Grant with the “Oompa Loompa” song Tuesday at the Tokyo premiere of the movie. In a moment fans are calling “cringe,” Grant, 63, said onstage, “I’ve always been very nice to my films, … Read more

What do last-minute Chevy Chase ‘Christmas Vacation’ tickets cost?

What do last-minute Chevy Chase ‘Christmas Vacation’ tickets cost?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” isn’t just playing on cable this year. From Nov. 26 through Dec. 28, the classic 1989 film will screen at nine venues all over … Read more

Bradley Cooper firmly defends ‘Maestro’ nose prosthetic despite controversy

Bradley Cooper firmly defends ‘Maestro’ nose prosthetic despite controversy

Bradley Cooper defended his movie “Maestro” against criticism that the prosthetic nose he wears to play Leonard Bernstein is insulting to Jewish people. “I thought, ‘Maybe we don’t need to do it,’” Cooper, 48, said on “CBS Mornings” of his look in the biopic, which he also directed. “But it’s all about balance, and, you … Read more

Disney’s ‘Wish’ review: I wish upon a star that this movie was over

Disney’s ‘Wish’ review: I wish upon a star that this movie was over

In “Pinocchio,” when Geppetto wished upon a star, a hunk of wood became a real boy.  Eighty-three years later, Disney’s latest animated film, called “Wish,” which is sort of about the origin of that same magical ball of gas, couldn’t be more wooden, manufactured or lifeless.  movie review Running time: 95 minutes. Rated PG (for … Read more

Robert Pattinson wasn’t hot enough for ‘Twilight’ studio execs: ‘Black bangs’ and ‘Out of shape’

Robert Pattinson wasn’t hot enough for ‘Twilight’ studio execs: ‘Black bangs’ and ‘Out of shape’

Hold on tight spider-monkey, we almost had a different Edward Cullen. “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke revealed Monday that Robert Pattinson almost lost out on the iconic role due to the fact he wasn’t hot enough at the time. “When he came over to my house, he had black bangs for hair and was kind of … Read more

‘Party of Five’ TV siblings Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf clarify Hallmark love interest rumors

‘Party of Five’ TV siblings Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf clarify Hallmark love interest rumors

The Salinger family is back together again… sort of. “Party of Five” stars Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf once played brother and sister on the hit Fox family drama, and now, they’re portraying siblings once again. Wolf, 55, and Chabert, 41, are starring in Hallmark’s newest holiday flick, “A Merry Scottish Christmas.” But the “Everwood” … Read more

Neve Campbell reveals why she was ‘disappointed’ in ‘Scream 5’

Neve Campbell reveals why she was ‘disappointed’ in ‘Scream 5’

She was being blunt. Longtime “Scream” franchise star Neve Campbell, 50, said she was sad to see David Arquette’s beloved character, Dewey Riley, axed last year in the fifth installment. “I was so sad about Dewey’s death,” Campbell said earlier this month at Monster-Mania Con. “I thought it was tragic, and I don’t usually like … Read more

Yes, I swear: Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart have ‘Just Friends’ reunion with new ad

Yes, I swear: Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart have ‘Just Friends’ reunion with new ad

Cue All-4-One’s “I Swear.” “Just Friends” co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart have reunited for a new ad, titled “Just Friendsgiving.” The mini “sequel” debuted days before the comedy’s 18-year anniversary Nov. 23. As it falls on Thanksgiving, the commercial was the perfect way to get the pair back together to promote Reynolds’ Aviation American … Read more

‘Marvels’ star says huge box office flop is Bob Iger’s problem

‘Marvels’ star says huge box office flop is Bob Iger’s problem

Last weekend, “The Marvels” suffered a catastrophic 78% drop at the box office. And having taken in just $116 million worldwide so far, it’s one of the biggest disasters in the 15-year history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, star Iman Vellani, who plays Kamala Khan (a k a Ms. Marvel), said that the failure … Read more