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Wheel of Fortunehas experienced plenty of shakeups in the past few years. Longtime host Pat Sajak departed the popular game show on June 7, 2024, after 41 seasons, with Ryan Seacrest stepping in to fill his shoes as host for Season 42. But Sajak isn't out of the hosting game yet: he's set to co-host one final season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune with fellow Wheel of Fortune alum Vanna White. The guest list would include familiar faces like Josh Gad, Rainn Wilson, and Randall Park, while Wheel of Fortune fans would get to watch the fan-favorite host one last time. But Celebrity Wheel of Fortune's original air date of October 2024 was paused, due to a constantly shifting TV schedule. What could shake up Sajak's final run as a game host? One word: Football.

James Cameron’s Avatar 3 will make its way to the cinemas this December, and with its star-studded cast, many fans might still be wondering why comedian Ben Stiller is not yet a part of the project, especially after he transformed himself into a Na’vi at the 2010 Oscars event.

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His amazing makeup at the said event definitely warrants him a place in the movie, but of course, it was only a way to pay homage to Cameron’s highly successful franchise as well as add some fun during that night’s awarding ceremony.

Ben Stiller’s hilarious and unforgettable Avatar spoof at the Oscars

Ben Stiller surprised the crowd at the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010 when he came out from the backstage wearing a black suit while sporting a Na’vi makeup. His iconic stare, which lasted for a couple of seconds, immediately sent the audience laughing out loud.

Josh Gad, the Broadway actor, narrowly missed the opportunity to star in James Cameron’s sci-fi masterpiece. In his recently released memoir, Gad recalled the moment he almost landed a major role in Avatar as Jake Sully’s best friend.

Known for voicing the iconic animated character Olaf of Disney’s Frozen, he was ready to seize the chance, but luck wasn’t in his favor. He said he apparently looked like a “tall overweight Smurf.”

Josh Gad | Credit: Walt Disney Pictures

The Avatar franchise stands among the highest-grossing movies of all time. Gad could have been a part of this monumental success when he was desperate to find his path at a critical moment in his career. The 43-year-old actor shared his experiences and several unknown secrets in his memoir.

James Cameron wanted to cast Josh Gad for his blockbuster Avatar

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Antisemitism is sadly on the rise. And while this fast-growing discrimination and prejudice against Jews has been a troubling issue worldwide, it is now plaguing the entertainment industry as well. Where diversity and inclusivity should thrive, Antisemitism has been raising concerns. This led influential voices to speak up and bring much-needed attention to these serious issues.

Now, instead of succumbing to the shackles of antisemitism, several Hollywood stars came forward to take a stand, using their platforms to call out this societal evil and push for change. From Kim Kardashian to Adrien Brody, and even Friends star David Schwimmer, a number of Hollywood personalities openly addressed antisemitism and called for stronger action.

8. Josh Gad Frozen star Josh Gad | image: The Bui Brothers, licensed under Cc-by-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Popularly known for voicing the role of Olaf in the Disney blockbuster franchise Frozen, Josh Gad has been vocal about his concerns regarding rising antisemitism.

March Box Office: Biggest Opening Weekends In North America ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

February and March seem to be quieter than last year when Dune 2, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire were released in the cinemas. This year, in March, Snow White is the only big movie to arrive in theatres, but it might not hold a candle to the films that have registered the biggest opening weekends, and the #1 spot is held by another Disney live-action film, Beauty and the Beast. It is yet to be bested by any film, not even an MCU flick; Captain Marvel could surpass Emma Watson’s movie. Scroll below for the deets.

The live-action/animated remake of the Disney film was released in 2017. It featured an ensemble cast comprising Emma, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson.

The stars are gathering in Hollywood for Oscars weekend!

Jane Fonda and Jane Fonda joined Vin Diesel, Guy Pearce, and Adrien Brody at The CAA Pre-Oscar Party on Friday night (February 28) held at The Living Room in Los Angeles.

Other stars at the party included Sebastian Stan, Ana de Armas, Kerry Washington, and Jon Hamm.

Following the event, we compiled photos of all the stars in attendance so that you can see who was there!

The 2025 Oscars will be taking place on Sunday, March 2 with host Conan O’Brien. Make sure to check out the full list of nominations!

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Jane Fonda & Jennifer Lopez

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Samara Weaving & husband Jimmy Warden

Andrucha Waddington & Fernanda Torres

Jerry Bruckheimer with Jon Hamm & wife Anna Osceola

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich & Sacha Baron Cohen

Maha Dakhil & Denis Villeneuve

Seth Rogen

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The episode count and runtimes for Marvel Television's Wonder Man have been revealed. Unfortunately, the Marvel Cinematic Universe series is set to continue a Disney+ runtime trend that has not won over the majority of the streamer's subscriber base.

In an interview with Collider, Brad Winderbaum, Marvel's Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, revealed that Wonder Man will consist of eight episodes, which is two less than the 10-episode count that was originally reported for the Disney+ series. Winderbaum also shared that there will not be a consistent length for the episodes, explaining that streaming allows for a little bit of leeway with the runtimes. "There's a little bit of some streaming leeway in the episode runtimes, so I think our shortest episode is 20-something, and our longest is, like, 40-something," the Marvel head revealed. This is an unfortunate update for fans who have voiced their displeasure online at...

Chris Farley’s comedic legacy often centers on physical slapstick and larger-than-life characters, and few movies illustrate this better than the mostly forgotten Beverly Hills Ninja. Released in 1997, the film plays out like many of Farley’s films, and ended up becoming known as the actor’s final movie to be released prior to his death in December that year. Almost 30 years later, fans have made the film another unexpected success on Tubi, the home of free streaming and long-lost movies.

The story follows Haru (Farley), an orphan discovered off the coast of Japan and raised by a clan of ninjas. While he dreams of mastering martial arts, Haru’s clumsy nature and hefty size set him apart from his disciplined peers. Nevertheless, fate intervenes when a mysterious blonde (Nicollette Sheridan) shows up, begging Haru for his help to uncover dangerous criminal activity back in Beverly Hills. Determined to prove himself,...

Exclusive: Meredith Wechter is joining Range Media Partners as a managing partner. The highly regarded rep has been partner and head of management at Sugar23. Her current clients include Keanu Reeves, Jeremy strong, Cailee Spaeny, Josh Gad, Diane Lane, Gabriel Basso, Rudy Mancuso, Mamoudou Athie, Lily Rabe and Rosa Salazar.  They are right now sorting out who will follow her to Range. Wechter became a manager after building her career as an agent at ICM Partners and WME.

Hacksaw Ridge is a 2016 biographical war movie about Desmond T. Doss - a veteran of WW2 and a conscientious objector who serves as the combat medic for the 77th Infantry Division. Ridiculed for his faith and consigned as the company coward, Doss goes above and beyond when his division becomes trapped on Hacksaw Ridge with only him left to keep the injured men alive.

The movie, directed by Mel Gibson and written by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight, was nominated for six Academy Awards, of which it won two. Hacksaw Ridge is a brilliant and brutal look into the nature of war and worthy of a stream, and given it's coming to a streaming platform soon, Peacock subscribers can take to viewing it as Doss took to saving lives, "Give me one more!" Hacksaw Ridge will start streaming on Peacock on March 31.

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The “Schwartz” will be with Tubi viewers on March 1 as one of the best space comedy parody movies will be streaming on the free service that day. Mel Brooks’ iconic 1987 film, Spaceballs, which spoofs the sci-fi staples like Star Wars, Star Trek,and 2001: A Space Odyssey, hits the free streamer next month.

The star-studded cast features Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Bill Pullman as Lone Star, John Candy as Barf, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, and Joan Rivers as the voice of Dot Matrix. Tim Russ, who would later star as the Vulcan Lieutenant Tuvok in Star Trek: Voyager,even has a bit part in the film.

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NBC’s months-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” is finally reaching its apex. The network welcomed hundreds of stars to Radio City Music Fall on Friday evening for “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” a kick-off for the weekend that will finish with the 50th anniversary special airing on NBC on, ironically, Sunday evening.

Among the celebrities spotted at Radio City Music Hall on Friday night, the invitees included Tom Hanks, Jason Momoa, Peyton Manning, Josh Gad, Ray Romano, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, Judd Apatow, Jack McBrayer, Willie Geist, Al Roker, Phil Rosenthal, Savannah Guthrie, Jerry Seinfeld, Lester Holt, Keegan-Michael Key, Billy Crystal, Jim Gaffigan, Woody Harrelson, Natasha Lyonne, James Franco and Jon Hamm. “SNL” alum were in attendance too, including Adam Sandler, John Mulaney, Molly Shannon, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers and Punkie Johnson. “SNL” head Lorne Michaels could be seen rushing through the lobby before the show as well.

Exclusive: Conor Sherry, an up-and-coming actor soon to be seen in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2, has signed with Anonymous Content for representation.

Sherry stars alongside Adam Sandler, Margaret Qualley and Ben Stiller in the sequel to the 1996 golf comedy classic, which premieres July 25. Currently, he can also be seen starring opposite Saturday Night‘s Gabriel Labelle in Snack Shack, a ’90s coming-of-age film directed by Dinner in America‘s Adam Rehmeier. The film, from MRC and T-Street, is now streaming on Prime Video.

On the television side, Sherry previously had a recurring role in the hit Prime Video thriller series The Terminal List, starring Chris Pratt. He also starred in the third season of Nickelodeon’s anthology series Are You Afraid of the Dark?.

Sherry found his passion for performance at a young age. He was named the National Speech & Debate Champion in Humorous Interpretation his senior year of...

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, whether you are in a relationship or not, movies play an important role in the day. Whether you want to watch a film curled up with your partner or if you are single and looking for a feel-good movie that gives you hope that one day love will find you too, we have the perfect film for you: one of the biggest hits of Emma Watson’s career.

Hollywood star Emma Watson as Hermione Granger | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

And no, it is not a Harry Potter film that we wish to recommend but rather a remarkable remake of a Disney classic that captures the essence of love in a way that feels both genuine and deeply moving: Beauty and the Beast.

Emma Watson’s Beauty and the Beast is the perfect Valentine’s Day watch Beauty and the Beast (2017) | Credit: Walt Disney Pictures

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This year’s Oscar Best Picture race doesn’t include any straight-up comedies, although Anora could be considered a dramedy and The Substance has a number of grotesquely humorous moments. But one of the films singled out by the Academy, despite being a dramatic thriller, was recently re-staged for a live reading by some of the biggest names in comedy.

Nominated for eight Oscars, Conclave tells the story of a Cardinal, played by Ralph Fiennes, who puts together the titular conclave in order to select a new Pope after the current Pope dies. Then there’s a bunch of intrigue and mystery. It’s a good movie, but it’s not funny. Right?

Film Independent recently organized a live reading of the Conclave screenplay in L.A., presented by the original filmmaker, Edward Berger, with narration provided by screenwriter Peter Straughan. And the cast included Ayo Edebiri, Patton Oswalt, Josh Gad and Jason Mantzoukas.

There's been talk of a potential Spaceballs sequel for many years, and we recently got confirmation that a follow-up to Mel Brooks' '80s Star Wars spoof is officially in the works.

The movie is in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with Josh Gad set to star and produce alongside Brooks. Josh Greenbaum will direct the film from a screenplay by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad.

Gad aside, no cast members have been announced, but we're now hearing that the studio has reached out to a major up-and-coming star for an undisclosed role in the movie.

In THR's profile of Wicked star Ariana Grande, the trade mentions that the recent Academy Award-nominee has been offered a number of roles which she has yet to commit to, including a part in Spaceballs 2.

"A disaster wedding comedy, a female detective romp set in a Housewives-style reality show, and a Spaceballs sequel.

Ariana Grande has been the talk of Hollywood lately thanks to her standout performance as Glinda the Good in last year's Wicked. This awards season, she's up for multiple trophies, including Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards, where she'll compete against the likes of Zoe Saldaña and Isabella Rossellini, to name a couple. Her stock has risen so much that now the former Nickelodeon star is apparently being offered a slew of roles, including one in the upcoming Spaceballs 2.

According to a new in-depth profile on Grande published by The Hollywood Reporter, the actress and singer is so hot right now following the success of Wicked that she's been approached about numerous follow-up roles. These include, the profile says, "a disaster wedding comedy, a female detective romp set in a Housewives-style reality show, and a Spaceballs sequel." However, Grande, now 31, isn't too eager to just accept anything that comes her way.

Ariana Grande is worldwide famous for her global pop star persona, but her career started in acting and theater. Following the massive success of Wicked, the actress could make a switch to a sci-fi comedy.

Grande played Glinda in Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the 2003 musical Wicked, and, for her role, she received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actress. She is set to reprise her role in the upcoming second part, Wicked: For Good, but her talents are not overlooked in the film industry. In a lengthy interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Grande shied away from directly confirming she was offered a role in the upcoming Spaceballs 2.

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Wicked North America Box Office: On Track To Beat Frozen II (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Wicked has maintained strong legs at the domestic box office since it was released in the theatres. It showed its dominance over Gladiator II and gave tough competition to Moana 2 as well. However, it is now experiencing harsh drops as it is already available online and is rapidly losing theatres. The film is in its last leg of the theatrical run and is closing in on the domestic haul of Frozen II. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Frozen II is the sequel to Frozen, featuring the voices of actors Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Ciarán Hinds, Alan Tudyk, and Paul Briggs, reprising their roles from the previous film. It is the second highest-grossing animated film of all time, collecting $477.37 million in the US and a staggering $976.3 million overseas. Therefore, the worldwide collection of the movie is $1.45 billion.

Fans of the 1995 cult classic movieTommy Boy are going to “likey” when the movie finally gets the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray treatment this year. Per Geek Vibes Nation, Paramount Home Entertainment will be releasing Tommy Boy on 4K Uhd Blu-ray on March 25 - nearly 30 years to the day that the film was released in theaters on March 31, 1995.

Arguably one of the best road trip buddy comedies, Tommy Boystars Saturday Night Live alums Chris Farley as Tommy Callahan and David Spade as Richard. The two are complete opposites who are forced to road trip across the country to sell brake pads after Farley’s Tommy’s father, owner of Callahan Auto Parts, (played by Brian Dennehy) dies unexpectedly. The film is an audience favorite on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with a 90% Popcornmeter score.

Bo Derek also appears in the film as “Big Tom’s” widow, Beverly, and Rob Lowe, in an uncredited scene-stealing appearance,...

Exclusive: Film Independent is partnering with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Focus Features on a Conclave live read, to take place on Monday, February 10.

The cast assembled includes The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce, Cooper Koch (Monsters), Josh Gad (Book of Mormon), Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth), Patton Oswalt (Young Adult) and Eugenio Derbez (Coda), along with the film’s Golden Globe-winning screenwriter Peter Straughan, who will serve as narrator. Filmmaker Edward Berger is participating as guest director for the special one-night-only event.

Based on a novel by Robert Harris, Conclave is a political thriller set within the Vatican that follows Cardinal Lomeli (Ralph Fiennes), the Dean of the College of Cardinals, as he oversees a secretive papal election following the sudden death of the Pope. As 118 cardinals from around the world gather to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church, tensions rise, alliances form and break,...

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James Cameron's Avatar franchise only has two entries so far, but it's still one of the most successful film franchises in the past two decades. Now, fans are looking forward to Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film, which will release in late 2025. While some might be worried that it's "more of the same," Cameron is already promising changes that will shift the franchise for the better.

Something that Cameron is already promising is that Avatar 3 will have more nuance with its plot and characters. This addresses a major complaint about the first two movies, but these narrative elements might have helped those films, too. In fact, it all feels like a reaction to another franchise somewhat stealing Avatar's thematic thunder.

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From making Cinderella Castle look like a giant birthday cake to covering the park in toilet paper, Disney has pulled some strange promotional stunts in its day. While those two examples are laughable, some choices make us say "Are you sure about that, Disney?"

Disney+ is one of the biggest streaming services on the market, especially after the Hulu merger. As the service's collection of content continues to grow, Disney is pushing for more subscribers with its approach, but one recent ad isn't as magical as the company might think.

What did they just say?

Disney+ just dropped its "What If" Big Game trailer leading up to the Super Bowl. The footage above shows just a small sampling of what subscribers can expect from the realms of Walt Disney Animation, Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more, all narrated with the surreal silky tones of what we assume to be Josh Gad.

Will Idina Menzel be coming back for Frozen 3? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The first Frozen film released back in 2013 which was followed by a six year gap and the sequel released in 2019. The massively popular musical fantasy animated franchise has grown to make a place into the hearts of not just kids, but also adults who love the world as well as its characters.

The third film of the series is slated for release in 2027 and fans are not happy about having to wait so long to get back into the Frozen world but it is what it is. Meanwhile, Idina Menzel, who voices Elsa, in the movies has given an update on the upcoming film and here’s what the actress said.

Has Idina Menzel Not Received Any Scripts For Frozen 3?

During a conversation with Parade, the 53-year-old revealed that the film is obviously happening but there’s not a lot to share.

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Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library, but with that, there are also some titles that have got to go. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film you should watch before it leaves Netflix in February 2025.

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Plus One is a romantic comedy film co-written and co-directed by Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer. The 2019 film follows Ben King and Alice Mori, two young friends who attend multiple weddings together but they soon fall for each other. Plus One stars Jack Quaid, Maya Erskine, Beck Bennett, Rosalind Chao, Perrey Reeves, and Ed Begley Jr.

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Josh Gad recently shared some exciting news about Frozen 3 on The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw podcast, though he couldn’t spill too much. The movie is expected to hit theaters in Thanksgiving 2027, but there’s a solid reason behind the long wait.

Gad, who voices Olaf, revealed that the delay is to ensure the movie is more than just another sequel. Disney wants to make sure it’s truly worthy of the beloved first film from 2013.

Gad explained that the team is working hard on crafting a story that will live up to the huge success of both Frozen and its 2019 sequel. He promised that Disney is putting in the effort to deliver something fans will be excited about after all these years. But, he warned, any further details could land him in hot water with Disney’s legal team.

The original Frozen became a massive hit, making it...

Pat Sajak’s final time hosting Wheel Of Fortune will be in 2025. The beloved host was supposed to have his final spotlight on the show, in the fall of 2024 but it got delayed. Fans have been eagerly waiting for his final season since the delay. Keep reading to find out more about the final season.

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Pat Sajak, the former host of Wheel Of Fortune, will officially step away from the show after Season 4 of Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune, which will air in 2025. This season will mark the final time Pat will host the celebrity version of the iconic game show. Fans of Wheel Of Fortune have been eager to watch him host his last season. Since the delay of the premiere in the fall of 2024. The delay occurred because ABC wanted to avoid frequent interruptions from Monday Night Football. Also, the 2024 presidential election coverage,...

Did Josh Gad just tease Frozen 3? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Frozen film series has made itself a household name. From children dressing up as Elsa and Anna, to the immense adoration for Olaf, the world of the movie has made its mark in the hearts of the audience. The third film of the franchise is slated for 2027 but the fans don’t want to wait that long.

Josh Gad, who voices Olaf the snowman, recently spoke about the third part of the series and teased what fans can expect from it. He also claimed that the wait will truly be worth it for everyone and the final product would be everything the fans wanted it to be. Here’s what the actor divulged.

Josh Gad Teases Frozen 3, Reveals Why It’ll Release In 2027

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'Frozen 3' isn't being released until 2027 because they don't want it to just be "a money grab".Josh Gad, who voices snowman Olaf in the beloved blockbuster Disney franchise, insists they don't want to "rush" the third movie and give fans a flick that is “absolutely worthy” of the 2013 original.Speaking on 'The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw' podcast on SiriusXM, he said of the follow-up to the 2019 musical fantasy: "Anything that I have seen or know I will have been sworn to secrecy on."He continued: “Here’s what I can tell you. “There’s a reason the movie is coming out in 2027. And that is because no one wants to rush this. Everyone wants this to not just be a sequel or a money grab. They want this to be absolutely worthy of the story we set out to make in 2013 [in the first Frozen movie]."The original voice cast...

Josh Gad is sharing an update on the upcoming third Frozen movie!

The actor voices the lovable snowman Olaf in the Disney movie franchise, and is set to reprise his role for the next installment. A fourth movie is also in the works, as they are splitting the story into two films.

It’s been almost three years since Frozen 3 was first announced, and a little more than a year since work began on the threequel. While production on the movie is underway, it’s still going to be over two more years before it’s even released in theaters!

In a new interview, Josh opened up about why it’s taking so long for the movie to come out. If you recall, there were six years between the first two movies, and the third will come out eight years after the second.

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In James Cameron's 2009 ultra-hit "Avatar," Joel David Moore plays Dr. Norm Spellman, an anthropologist who travels to the distant moon of Pandora to study its indigenous residents, the Na'vi, as well as the planet's varied flora and fauna. Dr. Spellman is gregarious and possesses a light sense of humor, making him a good friend to his fellow humans but a bad match for the more stern Na'vi locals. He, like several of the human characters in "Avatar," has his consciousness shunted into the body of a Na'vi/human clone so that he can breathe the air and traverse the terrain more comfortably. Moore handles the role well, and, despite limited screen time, infuses Dr. Spellman with a great deal of affable humanity.

It seems that Cameron auditioned at least one other notable comedian for the role, as Josh Gad was apparently a finalist to play Dr. Spellaman. In 2009, Gad...

Josh Gad is opening up about reconnecting with his father.

The 43-year-old Frozen actor made an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Spotlight With Rebecca Shaw to discuss his new book, In Gad We Trust.

During the conversation, he spoke about reconnecting with his dad after 20 years of estrangement, and what he said about it in his memoir.

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“I hadn’t seen [my dad] for 20 years, and he called me up. He was in New Jersey and said, ‘I want to come see your show,’” he said, referring to his Broadway musical Gutenberg! alongside Andrew Rannells.

“And I said, ‘Okay, it’s going to be on my terms.’”

He said his dad came to the show alone, and recalled thinking onstage “‘Oh my God, I’m performing for the first time ever in front of my father.”

“Like, he never saw me. Even as a kid doing...

One of the most iconic films of Keanu Reeves' entire career is racing its way to a new streaming home.

Per Max, 1994's instantly iconic action thriller Speed is headed to the streaming platform as its new home. Speed will be available for streaming on Max in less than two weeks, with the film making its debut on the platform on February 1.

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Maybe it’s because I’m a writer, but sports competition documentaries leave me cold. Same for those harrowing true-life tales of mountain climbers, free divers and, worst of all, surfers.

But oratory — now that’s a subject that I can get behind. If you feel similarly about the thrills of eloquent verbal expression, you’ll be enthralled by Jennifer Tiexiera and Guy Mossman’s documentary receiving its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Chronicling the efforts of five teenagers competing in the National Speech and Debate Association (Nsda) Nationals, the “Super Bowl of public speaking,” Speak is enough to give you hope for Generation Z.

The film doesn’t break any new ground stylistically, following the familiar template of profiles of the contestants as they spend months taking part in various speech competitions and preparing for the big one.

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Hollywood icon and Severance director Ben Stiller reveals the Star Trek connection behind his most treasured possession.

Stiller recently opened up about his love of Star Trek while answering the Proust Questionnaire for Vanity Fair. Among the questions asked by the iconic Proust Questionnaire is "What is your most prized possession," to which Stiller responded, "The Spock ears that Leonard Nimoy gave to me." When asked what his greatest extravagance was, Stiller pointed to the rest of his expansive (and expensive) collection of Star Trek memorabilia.

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The Fall Guy director David Leitch is reportedly in talks to helm the next Ocean's 11 sequel.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, former stuntman turned director and producer David Leitch is in talks with Warner Bros. and/or George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions to direct the hotly-anticipated Ocean's 14. The film is expected to mark the return of Clooney as thief extraordinaire Danny Ocean, as well as the returns of Casey Affleck and Matt Damon as mechanic Virgil Malloy and pickpocket Linus Caldwell, respectively.

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Josh Gad is looking back at auditioning for Avatar.

In his newly released memoir In Gad We Trust, the 43-year-old actor recalled auditioning for James Cameron‘s 2009 epic sci-fi movie and revealed why he ended up not landing a role in the movie.

Keep reading to find out more…“I put myself on tape and shortly thereafter got a call that Cameron wanted to fly me to Los Angeles for a final callback at his Lightstorm production offices,” Josh wrote, according to Variety.

If cast, Josh would have played “the role of Jake Sully’s (Sam Worthington) best friend and translator to the alien race known as the Na’vi.”

“I apparently did not get [the role] because, while James Cameron was said to be thrilled with my audition, when I was turned into a digital Avatar I supposedly looked like a tall, overweight Smurf,” Josh added.

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Hollywood icons Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are gearing up for their next silver screen collaboration.

Per Deadline, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese and fan-favorite actor Leonardo DiCaprio are in talks to take on a feature film adaptation of Erik Larson's bestselling novel, The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed America. The film would be produced by DiCaprio and Scorsese alongside Stacey Sher, Rick Yorn, and Jennifer Davisson, the latter of whom serves as DiCaprio's production partner via Appian Way.

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James Cameron’s Avatar still stands as the highest-grossing movie of all time, with a worldwide box office of nearly $3 billion, and Josh Gad could have been a part of it.

In his recently released memoir, In Gad We Trust, the actor recalled auditioning for a “new James Cameron movie called Avatar.” He was up for the role of “Jake Sully’s (Sam Worthington) best friend and translator to the alien race known as the Na’vi,” and according to Gad, his audition went well, and he might have gotten the part if it wasn’t for one big issue.

“I put myself on tape and shortly thereafter got a call that Cameron wanted to fly me to Los Angeles for a final callback at his Lightstorm production offices,” Gad explained. “I apparently did not get [the role] because, while James Cameron was said to be thrilled with my audition, when I...

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“Here’s what I can tell you,” the actor, who voices Olaf in the Disney franchise, continued. “There’s a reason the movie’s coming out in 2027, and that is because no one wants to rush this. Everyone wants this to not just be a sequel or a money grab. They want this to be absolutely worthy of the story we set out to make in 2013, and we want to give audiences something that is worth the years of waiting and years of anticipation.”

He added, “I know that they are actively working on that, and I know that they have a story that they’re very,...

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Frozen star Josh Gad opens up about becoming a "tall, overweight Smurf" for James Cameron's Avatar.

Per Variety, Gad opened up about the experience of auditioning for and subsequently losing out on a role in the hit 2009 sci-fi epic in his new memoir, In Gad We Trust. In his memoir, Gad recalls attempting to find work off the Broadway stage, where he had been starring in The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee. After seeking out various film and television auditions, Gad ended up trying out for Avatar, sending in a taped audition before receiving an official call back.

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Josh Gad relives making it to the final round of auditions for Avatar only to be cut for a unique reason. Directed by James Cameron and released in 2009, the sci-fi action epic stars Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, a paraplegic marine who joins forces with the native aliens of Pandora against invading humans. The Avatar cast includes Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, Stephen Lang as Miles Quaritch, Sigourney Weaver as Grace Augustine, Giovanni Ribisi as Parker Selfridge, and Joel David Moore as Norm Spellman, but, Gad, best known for voicing Olaf in Frozen, is not among them.

In his new memoir, In Gad We Trust (via EW), Gad reveals that he made it quite far in the audition process for the first Avatar before losing out on the part. Gad reveals that he was up for "the role of Jake Sully’s best friend and translator to the alien race known as the Na’vi.

Josh Gad, best known for his role in Frozen, shared an interesting story in his memoir, In Gad We Trust. Back in 2009, while performing on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Gad was eager to explore new opportunities in film and television.

One of the roles he auditioned for was in James Cameron’s sci-fi blockbuster Avatar, Variety reveals. Gad described how he submitted an audition tape and was soon invited to Cameron’s Lightstorm production offices in Los Angeles for a final callback.

The role he aimed for was Jake Sully’s best friend and translator to the Na’vi, a pivotal part in the film.

Despite Cameron being impressed with his performance, Gad didn’t land the role:

I apparently did not get [the role] because, while James Cameron was said to be thrilled with my audition, when I was turned into a digital Avatar I supposedly looked like a tall,...

Josh Gad missed out on a role in 'Avatar' because he resembled a "tall, overweight Smurf" in character.The 43-year-old star tried out for a part as a Na'vi in James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi epic but was turned down for the blockbuster as he didn't meet the physical requirements.Josh recalled in his new memoir 'In Gad We Trust': "I put myself on tape and shortly thereafter got a call that Cameron wanted to fly me to Los Angeles for a final callback at his Lightstorm production offices."I apparently did not get (the role) because, while James Cameron was said to be thrilled with my audition, when I was turned into a digital Avatar I supposedly looked like a tall, overweight Smurf."Josh also lent his voice to the loveable snowman Olaf in Disney's hugely successful 'Frozen' movies but regrets using his own dulcet tones...

Josh Gad knows exactly why he wasn't cast in James Cameron's epic franchise of Avatar films — and it's a funnier reason than you might think. The actor is speaking out about his experience auditioning for the popular movies in his new memoir, In Gad We Trust (out now), and even though he got far in the audition process — going so far as to fly out to Los Angeles to meet with director Cameron — he didn't get the part due to his looks. Well, his blue looks.

As excerpted by Entertainment Weekly, Gad says he auditioned "to play the role of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington)'s best friend and translator to the alien race known as the Na'vi" during a decidedly joyless run in the Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, back in 2006. And though Gad was committed to staying in the show until his contracted run was through,...

Josh Gad almost landed a role in the 2009 sci-fi epic “Avatar,” but he didn’t quite have the physical archetype James Cameron was looking for.

In his new memoir, “In Gad We Trust,” the “Frozen” actor recalls while desperate to find a reprieve from starring in “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee” on Broadway, he went out to audition for other TV and film roles. And “one of the first things” he tried out for was a “new James Cameron movie called ‘Avatar.'”

“I put myself on tape and shortly thereafter got a call that Cameron wanted to fly me to Los Angeles for a final callback at his Lightstorm production offices,” he said. If cast, Gad would’ve played “the role of Jake Sully’s (Sam Worthington) best friend and translator to the alien race known as the Na’vi.”

Gad continued, “I apparently did not get [the role] because,...

Frozen star Josh Gad is currently working on the long-awaited sequel to the beloved Mel Brooks comedy, Spaceballs, and has now said exactly what fans wanted to hear about the project. During a recent appearance on Sirius Xm’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw, Gad revealed that, not only is Spaceballs 2 a direct sequel to the 1987 original, it will take major inspiration from Mel Brooks’ entire back catalog and will be “worth the near-40 year wait. Discussing the follow-up, Gad revealed some insight into where he’s at with the project, with the studio now “getting the budget together” and “going out to cast” for Spaceballs 2.

"That's the first time I've ever said that. I hope I don't get in trouble for it. Please forgive me, Amazon. We are very much in the weeds, hoping to shoot by the end of the year. This is very much a sequel.