If you found it surprising that Barry Jenkins, famous for his smaller-scale dramas like Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, accepted the task of directing Mufasa: The Lion King, you’re not alone in your thinking. In fact, Jenkins himself initially thought he was an unusual choice for Disney. The project seemed so unconventional to him that he almost declined it without even reviewing the screenplay.
In the hit show “The Big Bang Theory,” Kaley Cuoco plays the beloved character, Penny. This charismatic woman is one of the central figures in the series and is first seen in the pilot episode. She lives next door to the socially awkward physicists, Dr. Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) and Dr. Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki). Unlike the other characters in this sitcom, Penny stands out for her humor and charm, making her a favorite among fans. Although she doesn’t have a scientific background, Penny is deeply connected to the Pasadena gang and forms close bonds with each member of the group.
Legendary Mexican film and TV actress, Silvia Pinal, who made a lasting impact during her time in the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, has passed away at the age of 93.
Beginning December 1, the gripping 2015 action thriller starring Liam Neeson will be streamable on Prime Video, giving viewers another opportunity to witness one of his numerous intense and gritty performances. Building upon their previous projects like Unknown and Non-Stop, Neeson teamed up once more with director Jaume Collet-Serra for a film that falls squarely within the genre of dark action thrillers. In these films, characters like Neeson’s find themselves stuck between their violent past and the struggle for redemption…or at least a semblance of it.
Perfectly timed for the festive season, two ex-stars from Saturday Night Live have revived one of their iconic skits for a commercial produced by Capital One.