Disney’s original Tinker Bell, 96, reveals trait she snuck into the film

Disney’s original Tinker Bell, 96, reveals trait she snuck into the film

All it takes is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust. And a whole lot of dance! According to Margaret Kerry, who was the model for Disney’s original Tinker Bell, the actress and dancer was able to put herself into the creation of the fairy. The 96-year-old worked closely with Disney animator Marc … Read more

Original ‘Naked Gun’ director bashes Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson reboot: ‘Trying to copy our style’

Original ‘Naked Gun’ director bashes Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson reboot: ‘Trying to copy our style’

David Zucker, director and co-writer of the first two “The Naked Gun” films, does not approve of the 2025 reboot. In a new interview with Woman’s World, the 78-year-old filmmaker bashed the latest iteration of the crime comedy franchise that was directed by Akiva Shaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, with Liam Neeson and Pamela … Read more

Neve Campbell’s ‘Scream 7’ trailer is here with a sneaky callback to the original — whose voice is that?

Neve Campbell’s ‘Scream 7’ trailer is here with a sneaky callback to the original — whose voice is that?

Surprise, Sidney! The official trailer for “Scream 7” dropped on Thursday — nearly 30 years after audiences were first introduced to Woodsboro in the 1996 original. The next installment follows a new Ghostface killer as they reunite with Sidney Prescott in the town where she’s created a new life for herself. Neve Campbell in “Scream 7.” … Read more

KISS co-founder, original guitarist Ace Frehley dead at 74

KISS co-founder, original guitarist Ace Frehley dead at 74

Ace Frehley, who co-founded Kiss and served as the band’s original guitarist for years, has passed away. He was 74. The musician’s family announced the devastating news in an emotional statement on Thursday, Oct. 16. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” they began, per Variety. “In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been … Read more

KFC brings back original fan-favorite flavor after decades off the menu

KFC brings back original fan-favorite flavor after decades off the menu

Sweet and savory finger-lickin’ chicken is making a comeback. KFC is bringing back “one of the most requested menu demands of all time.” Starting Oct. 6, the beloved Original Honey BBQ will be back at the chicken chain for fans to enjoy. Starting Oct. 6, the beloved Original Honey BBQ will be back at KFC. … Read more

Blair Underwood turned down original ‘Sex and the City’ role over racial fetishism storyline

Blair Underwood turned down original ‘Sex and the City’ role over racial fetishism storyline

Blair Underwood revealed a secret about his role in “Sex and the City.” The actor, 61, explained that years before he played sports medicine physician Dr. Robert Leeds on the hit HBO series, he was offered a role as Samantha Jones’ (Kim Cattrall) Black boyfriend, but he turned down the job because he felt uncomfortable … Read more

Darth Vader Lightsaber used in original ‘Star Wars’ film commands record-breaking $3.6M at auction

Darth Vader Lightsaber used in original ‘Star Wars’ film commands record-breaking .6M at auction

If you want the force, it’s going to cost you. A “Star Wars” groupie made history plunking down $3.6 million this week on a single piece of Hollywood sci-fi history: the original lightsaber wielded by late actor David Prowse during the filming of the sequels “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” It … Read more

Original ‘Harry Potter’ director Chris Columbus doesn’t want to be involved in HBO series reboot

Original ‘Harry Potter’ director Chris Columbus doesn’t want to be involved in HBO series reboot

Chris Columbus isn’t going back to Hogwarts. The filmmaker, who directed the first two “Harry Potter” movies and produced the third, shut down the possibility that he’s going to be involved in HBO’s upcoming TV adaptation of the franchise. “No, I’ve done it, you saw my version,” he said in an interview with Variety published Monday. … Read more

Original ‘Naked Gun’ creator rips reboot and star Liam Neeson: ‘It’s not a fresh idea’

Original ‘Naked Gun’ creator rips reboot and star Liam Neeson: ‘It’s not a fresh idea’

Can he be Frank? David Zucker, the director and co-writer of the 1988 spoof comedy “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!,” has a lot of gripes with the new reboot — from the casting of Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. to its similarities with his beloved original. But, the filmmaker … Read more

Original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Mario Day dead at 69

Original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Mario Day dead at 69

British rocker Paul Mario Day, best known as the original vocalist of Iron Maiden, has died at age 69. The heavy metal musician died peacefully at his home in Australia Tuesday, his family revealed. While an official cause of death is unknown at this time, the rocker had been battling cancer in recent years, Parade … Read more

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ review: Good to see Adam Sandler, but it’s not on par with the original

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ review: Good to see Adam Sandler, but it’s not on par with the original

movie review HAPPY GILMORE 2 Running time: 114 minutes. Rated PG-13 (strong language, crude/sexual material, partial nudity and some thematic material). On Netflix. It’s fitting that the sequel to Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore” landed on Netflix. Weird to think now, given its enduring popularity, but the 1996 comedy, although profitable, didn’t do huge box office … Read more

Exclusive | How Ozzy Osbourne went from Prince of Darkness to original king of reality TV with ‘The Osbournes’

Exclusive | How Ozzy Osbourne went from Prince of Darkness to original king of reality TV with ‘The Osbournes’

It was a crazy train.  On Tuesday, Ozzy Osbourne died at age 76, five years after he announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in January 2020. He passed away, “surrounded by love,” his family said in a statement to The Post.  The rock star was the Prince of Darkness, the father of heavy metal, but perhaps … Read more

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ review: A funny stab at the lousy original

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ review: A funny stab at the lousy original

movie review I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Running time: 111 minutes. Rated R (bloody horror violence, language throughout, some sexual content and brief drug use). In theaters. Horror movie characters never learn from past mistakes. Running away from the killer, teen girls will always, always sprint up the stairs and into an inescapable … Read more

The original Birkin bag is going up for auction today — here’s the jaw-dropping amount it’s expected to fetch

The original Birkin bag is going up for auction today — here’s the jaw-dropping amount it’s expected to fetch

It’s not just any Birkin bag — it’s the Birkin bag. The original Hermès model made for actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin in 1984 is up for auction today — and it’s expected to make history. Sotheby’s will auction off the item in Paris, where it’s expected to fetch a record-breaking price. The … Read more

‘Elio’ review: Pixar goes sweet and simple for its original outer space adventure

‘Elio’ review: Pixar goes sweet and simple for its original outer space adventure

movie review ELIO Running time: 99 minutes. <br>Rated PG (some action/peril and thematic elements). In theaters June 20. Like the 11-year-old title character of “Elio,” Pixar’s latest original is small and cute. Nothing wrong with that. It’s time to accept that gone are the days of “WALL-E,” “Up” and “Ratatouille,” when the Disney-owned animation studio … Read more

Exclusive | Debbie Gibson recalls her late mother being the ‘original music momager’: She’d be ‘pounding her fist in the conference room’

Exclusive | Debbie Gibson recalls her late mother being the ‘original music momager’: She’d be ‘pounding her fist in the conference room’

It didn’t start with Mama K. Most people think of Kris Jenner as the OG momager savvily guiding the careers of daughters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner. But Diane Gibson — mother of late ‘80s teen pop sensation Debbie Gibson — had the Kardashian/Jenner matriarch beat by a … Read more

Mel Brooks, 98, makes major announcement about ‘Spaceballs’ sequel 40 years after the original

Mel Brooks, 98, makes major announcement about ‘Spaceballs’ sequel 40 years after the original

May the Schwartz be with you! Mel Brooks confirmed Thursday that he’s returning as Yogurt in the upcoming “Spaceballs” sequel, set to hit theaters in 2027. The 98-year-old actor shared the news of the second film with a message that began with the infamous “Star Wars” opening crawl. Mel Brooks confirms his “Spaceballs” return. Mel … Read more

How ‘Beach Boys’ co-founder Brian Wilson, the original boy of summer, transformed music as we know it

How ‘Beach Boys’ co-founder Brian Wilson, the original boy of summer, transformed music as we know it

I’m picking up sad vibrations. Brian Wilson — who co-founded the Beach Boys and was the main architect of their sound — is now surfing the heavens after his death was announced by his family on Wednesday. The genius of the group he formed with his brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and their … Read more

‘Disgusted’ Disney World fans fume that execs are ‘wiping out’ park’s original spirit as Rivers of America attraction closes down: ‘Canceling my trip’

‘Disgusted’ Disney World fans fume that execs are ‘wiping out’ park’s original spirit as Rivers of America attraction closes down: ‘Canceling my trip’

They’re sad about the happiest place on Earth. Disney World fans are fuming after the theme park announced the closure of three of its most iconic attractions: Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. The beloved destinations are set to shutter on July 7 to make way for Piston Peak National … Read more

NYC’s beloved Absolute Bagels ‘reopens’ in original location — but fans shouldn’t celebrate just yet

NYC’s beloved Absolute Bagels ‘reopens’ in original location — but fans shouldn’t celebrate just yet

While it would appear that New York’s beloved bagel shop is back, there’s much more to this story. When Absolute Bagels on the Upper West Side shuttered late last year, New Yorkers were left heartbroken and mourning the bagel joint, which had made its mark on numerous best-bagel lists throughout its 30-year run. Now, a … Read more