Whoopi Goldberg used a commercial break during "The View" Season 30 premiere to tell the studio audience that "Sister Act 3" remains mired in development, and then told USA TODAY she still cannot understand why studios refuse to greenlight a franchise that earned nearly $140 million domestically. The update came during the Sept. 8, 2026, […] The post Whoopi Goldberg says 'Sister Act 3' is still stuck in Hollywood limbo despite decades of fan demand appeared first on American Almanac .
Whoopi Goldberg used a commercial break during "The View" Season 30 premiere to tell the studio audience that "Sister Act 3" remains mired in development, and then told USA TODAY she still cannot understand why studios refuse to greenlight a franchise that earned nearly $140 million domestically. The update came during the Sept. 8, 2026, taping, when Goldberg stepped away from the show's on-air topics to address the audience directly about the long-delayed sequel. She told the crowd that new writers had been brought on board and that the project's story had been pitched repeatedly to studio decision-makers, with little to show for it. Goldberg, who has co-hosted "The View" for 20 of its 30 seasons, framed the holdup as a case of…Open
Kate and Rooney Mara made their first on-screen pairing a memorable one, premiering Werner Herzog's new drama at the 2026 Venice Film Festival to a nearly seven-minute standing ovation. The sisters play fictional twins Jean and Joan Holbrooke in Bucking Fastard, characters who speak in unison throughout the film, a creative choice that drew an […] The post Werner Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' draws standing ovation at Venice with Mara sisters, Orlando Bloom appeared first on American Almanac .
Kate and Rooney Mara made their first on-screen pairing a memorable one, premiering Werner Herzog's new drama at the 2026 Venice Film Festival to a nearly seven-minute standing ovation. The sisters play fictional twins Jean and Joan Holbrooke in Bucking Fastard, characters who speak in unison throughout the film, a creative choice that drew an extended ovation from the Venice crowd on September 3. Orlando Bloom co-stars as the love interest for both sisters in the drama, which Herzog wrote and directed. Domhnall Gleeson and Hugh O'Conor round out the cast. The film had its world premiere at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, one of the most prestigious showcases in global cinema. UPI reported the ovation lasted 6.5 minutes; the Associated…Open
Tom Felton, the first original Harry Potter film star to join the Broadway stage production, will extend his run as Draco Malfoy for a final two months, a move that keeps the show's biggest box-office draw on stage through early next year. Producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced Tuesday that Felton will […] The post Tom Felton will stay with Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' through January 2027 appeared first on American Almanac .
Tom Felton, the first original Harry Potter film star to join the Broadway stage production, will extend his run as Draco Malfoy for a final two months, a move that keeps the show's biggest box-office draw on stage through early next year. Producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced Tuesday that Felton will now perform at New York's Lyric Theatre through Sunday, January 3, 2027. He had previously been set to depart on November 1. The extension is being billed as the actor's final one, Deadline reported . Felton first stepped into the Broadway production on November 11, 2025, reprising the role of Draco Malfoy he made famous as a child in the Harry Potter film franchise. The stage version, which opened on Broadway in 2018,…Open
AI:Tom Felton is extending his tenure as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, ensuring the show maintains its commercial momentum through January 2027. This extension keeps a major cinematic star at the Lyric Theatre, serving as a vital box-office anchor for the stage play well into next year.Open