5+ day, 21+ hour ago (402+ words) I can't imagine anyone else playing Janis in that OG film. While appearing on Penn Badgley's Podcrushed podcast, Caplan recounted her life-changing experience with Mean Girls. She explained that, from the start, she was high on the project and determined to be cast. When it comes to the Cobweb star's experience, the process sounds a lot more complex than how the Glen Coco actor snagged his spot: It was just the funniest script I had ever read. I wanted to be in it so bad. I fought so hard and then it worked out. I went in, and they were resistant to casting me. Somebody reminded me of this recently. The studio wanted Kelly Osbourne to play that role. I don't remember who was on my side and who was against me getting the part. I was probably never privy…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago (636+ words) Mack Rawden is the Editor-In-Chief of CinemaBlend. He first started working at the publication as a writer back in 2007 and has held various jobs at the site in the time since including Managing Editor, Pop Culture Editor and Staff Writer. He now splits his time between working on CinemaBlend's user experience, helping to plan the site's editorial direction and writing passionate articles about niche entertainment topics he's into. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in English (go Hoosiers!) and has been interviewed and quoted in a variety of publications including Digiday. Enthusiastic about Clue, case-of-the-week mysteries, a great wrestling promo and cookies at Disney World. Less enthusiastic about the pricing structure of cable, loud noises and Tuesdays. YouTube TV has been open in the past about wanting to house outside content within its interface. Think of it like…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (304+ words) The Jonas Brothers, Alan Ritchson, and Elmo are the highlights streaming this week. November is in full swing. And while that means the spooky season is truly over for another year, likely disappointing many, we're shifting right into the winter holiday season. This week will see some of the first new Christmas movies coming to streaming, as well as other family content, including the return of one of the most important kids shows ever made. Since 1969, no television show may have been quite as important to America's youth as Sesame Street. The educational show has taught kids letters, numbers, and so much more for decades. A great deal has changed about the show over the years, but its importance has never wavered. Following a few years on HBO Max, you'll now need a Netflix subscription to catch the newest season....

6+ day, 2+ hour ago (183+ words) Stranger Things' final season begins, and more come to streaming for Thanksgiving. Streaming has been a place where some pretty unique experiments have been tried. Bel-Air was one of Peacock's first original series, and its concept, a more dramatic retelling of the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, was certainly novel. The fourth and final season of the show launches this week. Few holiday traditions are quite as iconic as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 99th parade will make its way to Times Square in New York City on Thanksgiving Day, and the full parade will be available on NBC or with a Peacock subscription. Animated Christmas specials are always popular, and every year we get new ones trying to become annual favorites. This year, PAW Patrol releases its Christmas special that will be available on both CBS and with…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (317+ words) Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein hits Netflix and even more hits streaming this week. After waiting a decade for the second film in the Avatar franchise, the third movie will be here practically overnight by comparison. There are certainly a lot of people excited for Avatar: Fire and Ash, and those fans who can't wait for the film's December release will get a sneak peek via a behind-the-scenes documentary available this week with your Disney+ subscription. The sexiest love triangle in a long time hit screens earlier this year with Celine Song's Materialists. Dakota Johnson is torn between the rich and suave Pedro Pascal and the poor and suave Chris Evans. Everybody involved got solid reviews, but since the movie wasn't a runaway hit at the box office, you likely haven't seen it. So get your HBO Max subscription ready to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (787+ words) Mack Rawden is the Editor-In-Chief of CinemaBlend. He first started working at the publication as a writer back in 2007 and has held various jobs at the site in the time since including Managing Editor, Pop Culture Editor and Staff Writer. He now splits his time between working on CinemaBlend's user experience, helping to plan the site's editorial direction and writing passionate articles about niche entertainment topics he's into. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in English (go Hoosiers!) and has been interviewed and quoted in a variety of publications including Digiday. Enthusiastic about Clue, case-of-the-week mysteries, a great wrestling promo and cookies at Disney World. Less enthusiastic about the pricing structure of cable, loud noises and Tuesdays. Those of us who follow the annual Oscar race have long known how important certain film festivals are to generating momentum....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (470+ words) Adam Sandler and Laura Dern draw praise as co-stars. Could the movie have hit harder at the self-involved stars we often worship? Of course. But what makes it powerful is not the Hollywood drama. This is a movie for any of us who have missed a child's school recital, asked an assistant to work late or skipped a family dinner because a client was running behind. It's about time. It's about where we choose to spend our time. First stop: Jay Kelly. Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com rates it 3 out of 4 stars, pointing out a lot of good, but saying much of Jay Kelly feels calculated and too neat. Adam Sandler, however, according to Tallerico, saves the movie with a performance that some think could win him his first Oscar. The critic says: Owen Gleiberman of Variety says Noah Baumbach…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago (147+ words) Hallmark+ is one of the newer services, but it's already easy to call it one of the best streaming services for anyone who enjoys happily-ever-after romances and holiday stories. If you want to enjoy all that Hallmark has to offer when it comes to their feel-good movies and television series, a Hallmark+ subscription is a pretty easy choice for your streaming options. Hallmark+: $2 A Month For Two Months One of the best parts about subscribing to Hallmark+ right now is being able to watch all of this year's new holiday content. This includes: You can also go back through Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas archive by year, and watch old favorites from stars like Holly Robinson Peete, Lacey Chabert, Jonathan Bennett, Andrew Walker, Erin Krakow, and many more, such as: How To Watch Hallmark Online " Stream Hallmark Christmas Movies From Anywhere...

4+ week, 22+ hour ago (266+ words) His 1981 classic, Knightriders, which features a hilarious Stephen King cameo, is a must-watch for Romero's longtime fans and those who love modern spins on Arthurian legends. Best of all, this oft-forgotten gem is streaming" for free" on multiple platforms right now. Like Romero's zombie films, there's an internal struggle amongst the central group, one that could rip the gang apart and make its members easy prey for the rich and powerful outside their troupe. It's about being true to oneself and the village, living by principles, and not falling victim to the ills of society. Plus, it has some killer motorcycle joust scenes! Before Stephen King and George A. Romero collaborated on great horror anthology projects like Creepshow and Tales from the Darkside, the pair worked together briefly on Knightriders, just in a different manner. Instead of writing the script or…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago (578+ words) Erik Swann is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He began working with the publication in 2020 when he was hired as Weekend Editor. Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend. On weekdays, he also writes TV and movie-related news and helps out with editing and social media as needed. He graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After shifting into multi-platform journalism, he started working as a freelance writer and editor before joining CB. Covers superheroes, sci-fi, comedy, and almost anything else in film and TV. He eats more pizza than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. At this point, Adam Sandler has been a star for decades, and he's achieved a level of fame and longevity that only select stars manage to obtain. Still, the 59-year-old…...