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| 'SNL' skewers President Trump's Air Force One press gaggle | This weekend's edition of Saturday Night Live skewered U.S. President Trump's habit of holding impromptu press conferences on Air Force One. "I know you have questions for the president, but it's very late. He's exhausted," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (Ashley Padilla) told the journalists on the plane. "His brain is all over the place. So, unfortunately, he can't wait to talk to you." James Austin Johnson then arrives as an enthusiastic Trump. "I'm ready to talk," he said. "This is exciting. Tonight, I took both an Ambien and Adderall, so we are going to see which one wins." He then incoherently addresses topics such as the economy, the possible sale of Warner Bros. |
| Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton attend 'Anaconda' premiere | Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton and Ione Skye attended the premiere of their new horror-comedy, Anaconda, in Los Angeles on Saturday. Directed by Tom Gormican, the film is set for theatrical release on Dec. 25. "Doug (Black) and Griff (Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic 'classic' Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming," a synopsis said. "But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they're dying to make? It might just get them killed. |
| Famous birthdays for Dec. 14: Offset, Michaela Watkins | Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. They include: -- Astrologer/prophet Nostradamus in 1503 -- British King George VI in 1895 -- U.S. Gen. |
| 'Pulp Fiction,' 'The Mask' actor Peter Greene dead at 60 | Pulp Fiction, The Mask, Justified and The Usual Suspects actor Peter Greene has died at the age of 60. TMZ reported that the New Jersey native's body was found in his Manhattan apartment after his neighbors called police because they heard loud music playing all night and got no response when they knocked on the door. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. The New York Post said foul play is not expected expected and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of his death. The actor had been slated to star in a thriller called Mascots opposite Mickey Rourke next month. "He was one of the best character actors on the planet," his manager Gregg Edwards said in a statement to Deadline. |
| 'When Calls the Heart' is getting an 1874 prequel | Hallmark+ has announced plans for a prequel to its popular drama, When Calls the Heart. "We are excited to announce the When Calls the Heart universe is expanding with the all new original series Hope Valley: 1874, starring Bethany Joy Lenz, Benjamin Ayres, and Jill Hennessy," the studio announced Friday. "Streaming exclusively on Hallmark+ this March!" The flagship series is set in early 20th century Canada and based on the books by Janette Oke. Starring Erin Krakow, Daniel Lessing, Lori Loughlin, Jack Wagner and Martin Cummins, all 12 seasons are available on the streaming platform. Season 13 is to premiere next month. |