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| AMC orders Season 5 of 'Dark Winds' | AMC has announced it renewed its period drama, Dark Winds, for a fifth season. "Over four seasons, Dark Winds has masterfully blended compelling character-driven stories, Navajo culture, spirituality and breathtaking cinematography. We are elated to continue the journey alongside show-runner John Wirth and the incomparable Zahn McClarnon," Dan McDermott, chief content officer of AMC Networks and president of AMC Studios, said in a statement Thursday. "Our extraordinary producing and creative team, cast and crew have crafted a gripping crime drama that continues to be embraced by fans and widely celebrated by critics. We can't wait to share more of this incredible story with audiences across the globe. |
| Vin Diesel welcomes riders to 'Fast & Furious' roller coaster | Universal Studios Hollywood announced Thursday that the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster will open this summer. Vin Diesel narrates the trailer. "You ready?" Diesel says. "Buckle up for the next chapter of Fast & Furious at Universal Studios Hollywood." The video shows passengers riding the coaster in muscle cars that drift while propelling forward. The coaster replaces previous theme park attractions, a vehicular stunt show and a 360 degree video screen that the studio tram tour drove through. The theme park first announced the coaster in 2024 and released a preview video in June. The track was visible under construction during May's Fan Fest Nights. In January they announced an Orlando edition opening in 2027. |
| Bad Bunny vows to make world dance at Super Bowl LX halftime show | Bad Bunny held back tears behind his oversized sunglasses Thursday when remembering the times he was known only as Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio and his biggest supporter was his Puerto Rican mother. Now, he is set to take one of the world's biggest stages -- at the Super Bowl LX halftime show -- with more than 100 million viewers expected to tune in. His main goal is to pay homage to his roots and inspire dancing "from the heart." "I'm excited about this performance," he said at a halftime show news conference at the Moscone Center. "But at the same time, I feel more excited for other people, not even me. My family, my friends, people I know who have always believed in me. The culture. "That's what makes this show special to me. |
| Steve Carell clashes at college in 'Rooster' trailer | HBO released the trailer for Rooster on Thursday. The show premieres March 8 at 10 p.m. EST and on HBO Max. Steve Carell stars as an author of a series of books starring the character Rooster, so college students also call him Rooster. His daughter, Katie (Charly Clive), is going through a breakup and he tries to help. The show is set on the college campus where she teaches. Rooster is both admired and out of touch with the students on campus. Season 1 will be 10 episodes. Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses created, are showrunners and executive producers. Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, Lauren Tsai, Connie Britton, Robby Hoffman, Annie Mumolo, Alan Ruck and Rory Scovel also star. |
| Peacock's 'The Miniature Wife' gets teaser, April release date | Peacock released a teaser trailer for The Miniature Wife, an upcoming comedy-drama series starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen. The teaser features Banks as Lindy, a woman who awakes one day to find her husband, Les (Macfadyen), has accidentally miniaturized her to doll size in a technological accident. The series, from showrunners Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner, is based on a short story written by Manuel Gonzales. The Miniature Wife also stars O-T Fagbenle, Zoe Lister-Jones, Sian Clifford and Sofia Rosinsky. Ronny Chieng, Aasif Mandvi, Rong Fu and Tricia Black appear in recurring roles. |