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In brief: Donald Glover to write, star in live-action series ‘PUBG’

Friday, October 30 by ABC News

The Glover brothers have a new project on the way. Donald Glover is attached to star in a new Netflix live-action series based on the video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds ("PUBG"). Variety reports he and his brother, Stephen Glover, will write... Read More.

Jamie Dornan feels ‘pressure’ replacing Viggo Mortensen in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

Thursday, October 29 by ABC News

Jamie Dornan is opening up about the pressure he feels stepping into Viggo Mortensen's shoes.The actor is taking on the role of Aragorn in the upcoming Lord of the Rings film The Hunt for Gollum. He replaces Mortensen, who portrayed the character that is... Read More.

‘Harry Potter’ HBO series casts Lily Potter, James Potter and Charlie Weasley

Tuesday, October 27 by ABC News

More members of the Wizarding World have been cast in HBO's Harry Potter series.The network has announced that Jasper Talbot, Hannah Chinn and Harry Gilby have joined the season 1 cast of the upcoming series.Talbot will play James Potter, Chinn is taking on the... Read More.

Tom Hanks to return to Broadway with original play

Friday, October 23 by ABC News

Tom Hanks is coming back to Broadway.Hanks is returning to the Great White Way, set to star in his own play This World of Tomorrow. Hanks will act alongside Kelli O'Hara, known for her TV roles in The Gilded Age and Sheriff Country, in... Read More.

Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

Veteran actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in projects including Steel Magnolias, Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences, has died at the age of 93.Skerritt died on Wednesday due to natural causes, according to a statement released by his family."We are heartbroken by... Read More.

Country stars pay tribute to Dolly Parton in CMA special

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

Country music stars took to the stage in Nashville on Wednesday night to honor the late superstar singer Dolly Parton.Parton died on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, following what her family said was a "brief" battle with cancer.Singers like Ella Langley, Carly... Read More.

Chris Pratt confirms Star-Lord will return to Marvel Cinematic Universe

Thursday, October 22 by ABC News

Chris Pratt is ready to return to the galaxy.The Guardians of the Galaxy star, who played Star-Lord across six films, confirmed he won't be letting go of the wise-cracking, Walkman-wearing superhero anytime soon. Pratt recently shared on The Playlist's Bingeworthy... Read More.

‘Glee’ reboot coming to Disney+ and Hulu

Wednesday, October 21 by ABC News

The hit TV show Glee is coming back.An all-new season of the hit series from Ryan Murphy is coming to Disney+ and Hulu, Disney announced Wednesday.No details about the cast or an official release date have been shared.The studio behind the reboot is 20th... Read More.

In brief: ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ final season gets a release date and more

Wednesday, October 21 by ABC News

The Mayor of Kingstown will come to an end next year. Paramount+ has announced the fifth and final season of the Jeremy Renner crime drama, co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, will premiere Jan. 15. Paramount+ teases the eight-episode season will pick up... Read More.

Connie Britton flips the script on motherhood in new series ‘Phony’

Tuesday, October 20 by ABC News

Connie Britton is putting a twist on motherhood in a new series.The actress, who is known for playing a mom in 24, Friday Night Lights, Nashville, The White Lotus and more, takes on an unexpected mom role in the new Hulu series Phony, which... Read More.

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In brief: Donald Glover to write, star in live-action series ‘PUBG’

Jamie Dornan feels ‘pressure’ replacing Viggo Mortensen in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

‘Harry Potter’ HBO series casts Lily Potter, James Potter and Charlie Weasley

Tom Hanks to return to Broadway with original play

Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93

Country stars pay tribute to Dolly Parton in CMA special

Chris Pratt confirms Star-Lord will return to Marvel Cinematic Universe

‘Glee’ reboot coming to Disney+ and Hulu

In brief: ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ final season gets a release date and more

Connie Britton flips the script on motherhood in new series ‘Phony’

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