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| Famous birthdays for July 31: Dean Cain, Zac Brown | Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include: -- Pollster Elmo Burns Roper Jr. in 1900 -- Actor France Nuyen in 1939 (age 85) -- Actor Geraldine Chaplin in 1944 (age 82) -- Musician Gary Lewis (Gary Lewis & the Playboys) in 1946 (age 80) -- Actor Richard Griffiths in 1947 -- International Tennis Hall of Fame member Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1951 (age 75) -- Actor Alan Autry in 1952 (age 74) -- Musician Daniel Ash (Love and Rockets/Bauhaus) in 1957 (age 69) -- Actor Dirk Blocker in 1957 (age 69) -- Musician Bill Berry (R.E.M. |
| Linda Blair, Louise Fletcher reflect on 'Exorcist II' chaos in new doc | Yellow Veil Pictures released the trailer for Boorman and the Devil on Thursday. The documentary opens Aug. 28 in theaters. Director David Kittredge interviewed John Boorman about the making of The Exorcist II: The Heretic. The film's stars Linda Blair and the late Louise Fletcher are also on camera reflecting on the chaos of the film's making. Blair admits she never wanted to be a part of the sequel until she read the script. Unfortunately, frequent revisions compromised the film. Fletcher plays a doctor treating Regan MacNeil (Blair) in the aftermath of her possession. She blames The Devil for the film's issues. Filmmakers Mike Flanagan, Karyn Kusama, Joe Dante and more also speak about Exorcist II. |
| Shark Week 2026: Schedule for the final three nights | Discovery's annual Shark Week kicked off Sunday, but there are still three nights of shark programming ahead. The annual event continues through Saturday with new specials about great whites, thresher sharks and other ocean predators, along with an encore presentation of Jaws vs. Orca. Here's what's left on the Shark Week schedule. All times are EDT. Thursday What Shark Attacked? -- 8 p.m. How to Train a Great White -- 9 p.m. Ultimate Shark Dive -- 10 p.m. Friday Secrets of the Great White Kill -- 8 p.m. Sharkzilla Takes New York -- 9 p.m. My Strange Shark Addiction -- 10 p.m. Saturday Great White Highway -- 8 p.m. Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill -- 9 p.m. Jaws vs. Orca (encore presentation) -- 10 p.m. |
| Leanne Morgan navigates divorce, aging parents in 'Leanne' S2 trailer | Netflix is giving a glimpse of Leanne Season 2. The streaming service shared a trailer for the season Thursday featuring actress and comedian Leanne Morgan. Leanne is a sitcom co-created by Morgan, Chuck Lorre and Susan McMartin. Morgan stars as the title character, a woman whose life is turned upside down when her husband of over 30 years (Ryan Stiles) leaves her for another woman. In Season 2, Leanne navigates possible "divorce remorse," dating and the challenges of aging parents (Celia Weston, Blake Clark) with the support of her sister, Carol (Kristen Johnson). Other cast members include Graham Rodgers, Hannah Pilkes, Jayma Mays, Annie Gonzalez, Blake Gibbons and Tim Daly. Leanne Season 2 premieres Aug. 27 on Netflix. |
| Alicia Silverstone returning for 'Clueless' sequel series | Alicia Silverstone is returning for a series based on her 1995 movie, Clueless. Production on the comedy is set to begin in Los Angeles in 2027. "Clueless is coming home," Jane Wiseman, head of originals for Paramount+, said in a statement Thursday. "Thirty-one years ago, Alicia Silverstone's Cher Horowitz captivated audiences with her signature chic style, sharp wit and relentless optimism, helping make Clueless a box office hit and instant pop culture classic," Wiseman said. "We're especially proud to be filming this much-anticipated series in Los Angeles, honoring its starring role in the original film while investing in the city's exceptional talent and crews." The show will follow Cher as she parents a teen daughter. |