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Melissa McCarthy and the rest of the cast of Gilmore Girls felt the heat when they were filming the show.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Genies, at least in pop culture, have long been comic foils. Way back in 1940, in “The Thief of Bagdad,” Rex Ingram played Djinn, the movie’s larger-than-life genie — 100 feet tall in his ponytail and red diaper ­— as a sly, laughing soul man of lighthearted effrontery.

Melissa McCarthy is helping us get into the holiday spirit!

Caroline Brew editor From the pen of “Love Actually” writer-director Richard Curtis comes a new holiday comedy — but this time the magic of the season is literally magic. Premiering on Peacock on Nov. 22, “Genie” follows Melissa McCarthy as Flora, the titular character, who comes to the assistance of a despondent Bernard (Paapa Essiedu).

Halloween is officially over, so you know what time it is—Christmas! Well, at least that’s what the studios hope you are excited for, as they begin to roll out their holiday fare. And over at Peacock, the streamer is giving our first look at a new Christmas comedy film with some pretty big names attached, “Genie.” READ MORE: ‘Family Switch’ Trailer: Ed Helms & Jennifer Garner Swap Bodies With Their Kids In Netflix’s New Comedy As seen in the trailer for “Genie,” the film comes from writer Richard Curtis (“Love, Actually”) and tells the story of a down-on-his-luck man who finds himself in possession of a magical box containing a genie.

Peacock has unveiled a trailer, premiere date and first look photos for Genie, its previously untitled holiday fairytale comedy, starring Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu, which Love Life creator Sam Boyd directed from a script by Richard Curtis, the Oscar nom best known for Love Actually.

A role in the all-female “Ghostbusters” movie in 2016 should have been a dream come true for then-“SNL” cast member Leslie Jones. Instead, IndieWire reports that the film ended up a nightmare for the comedian, making only 1% in salary to some of her co-stars and receiving death threats on Twitter for even starring in Paul Feig‘s film.

You wouldn’t expect a memoir with “F*king” in the title to be all unicorns and rainbows.

McKinley Franklin editor Ryan Reynolds will receive Bring Change to Mind’s (BC2M) Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter award at its 11th annual Revels & Revelations fundraiser, the organization announced Wednesday. This year’s fundraiser will be held in New York City at City Winery New York on Oct. 9.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Rolling Stone published an excerpt from Leslie Jones’ new memoir in which the actor opened up about the brutal racism and death threats she received over her involvement in the 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot. The Sony release, directed by “Bridesmaids” helmer Paul Feig, became the target of racist and misogynistic trolls for featuring a main cast of all women. Jones starred in “Ghostbusters” opposite Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon.

Leslie Jones looked back on her experience with the all-female Ghostbusters remake and the racist hate that she faced after starring in it.

The Little Mermaid is breaking some serious records on Disney+!

Nine Perfect Strangers has been renewed by Hulu for a second season and we’re learning of the new cast that’s joining for season 2.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director The fall movie season officially begins with the Labor Day holiday weekend, but it’s one of summer’s biggest blockbusters that’s set to dominate streaming this September. That would be Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. The film earned a mighty $297 million at the domestic box office over the summer, while its worldwide gross tapped out at the $569 million mark.

Charlize Theron is shutting down speculation that she underwent plastic surgery.

Hot dog! A signature Playhouse Disney/Disney Junior animated series whose catchy opening and closing songs are likely engraved into the brain of every parent with children born in the 2000s, is coming back. Disney Junior has greenlighted Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 2.0 (working title), a new incarnation of its former flagship series, to premiere in 2025. The announcement was made by Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, during the “Disney Junior & Friends Playdate” event at the Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim.

K.J. Yossman Disney is being sued for £150,000 ($190,000) over an injury that took place on the set of “The Little Mermaid.” Special effects artist Christine Overs, who specializes in making beach and snow sets, says she was sculpting a lagoon scene for the film at Pinewood Studios in October 2020 when she fell from a polystyrene step onto a concrete floor and broke her wrist, according to The Times of London.

Nine Perfect Strangers has been renewed by Hulu for a second season and we’re learning of the new cast that’s joining for season 2.

Katie Price has admitted that she’d rather go to prison than keep having to attend bankruptcy court hearings in a candid interview with Michelle Visage. Katie, 45, said: “I've been to court more times and I've had hot dinners lately and I am not scared of court anymore.” She revealed that she had actually asked to be “put in prison to cover it all” in a bid to “just be done with it.” The former Glamour Model said that she is “fed up” with constant court report reminders and that she doesn’t care if she has to go to prison to avoid them.

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) will produce its eighth fundraising telecast on Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. ET to raise money for cancer research and treatments.

The Little Mermaid is heading to Disney+ next month!

Stand Up To Cancer is back with their SU2C fundraising special that is set to air on Saturday, August 19 at 8 p.m. ET with a star-studded list of celebrities.

A former executive producer for the show "Suits" thinks Meghan Markle would be a hard get for a potential reunion. "I would assume that's just not possible," Gene Klein told TV Line this week of the Duchess of Sussex while discussing the show’s resurgence on steaming services since it went off the air in 2019. Markle played lawyer Rachel Zane on the show from its inception in 2011 until her character was written out in the seventh season in 2018 ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry.The USA show ended in 2019 after nine seasons.

, created waves when announced in early 2016. Life-long fans could now take their own kids to the theater to experience the film they constantly chose for family movie nights as children. Appearing on the big screen in late May, the beloved film made a big splash and was one of the most highly anticipated films of 2023.After a long wait, the movie has grown legs and made its way to streaming sites.

, created waves when announced in early 2016. Life-long fans could now take their own kids to the theater to experience the film they constantly chose for family movie nights as children. Appearing on the big screen in late May, the beloved film made a big splash and was one of the most highly anticipated films of 2023.After a long wait, the movie has grown legs and made its way to streaming sites.

Melissa McCarthy is living the fever dream! The 52-year-old actress is letting fans in on the musical process of becoming Ursula in Disney's live-action film in a new behind-the-scenes featurette. «Getting to sing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' I mean, it is a fever dream,» McCarthy says in the clip. «I went to rehearsals for months and months, and I wanted to do that music and the character proud.»The A-list star suggests that her character may have missed her calling as a sultry chanteuse.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor There’s a moment in “Barbie” where Ryan Gosling, who plays the wickedly funny and insecure manchild, Ken, steps off the screen and yells, “Sublime!” It might be the most extraordinary Oscar-worthy clip of a person not to be seen on screen. “Barbie,” the new meta-comedy from Warner Bros, which also acts as an infomercial for Mattel, finally lands for audiences and could be one of the leading comedy films seeking Oscar recognition by year’s end if Academy members can take it seriously. Gosling’s iconic turn, at least, is worthy of best supporting actor recognition. Commercial comedies, particularly those without the added “dramedy” sub-qualifier, have faced difficulty landing Academy recognition for decades (i.e., Vince Vaughn in “Wedding Crashers”). However, a promising trend has been seen in the last few years with acting nominees like Robert Downey Jr in “Tropic Thunder” (2008), Melissa McCarthy in “Bridesmaids” (2011) and Maria Bakalova in “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” (2020) landing comfortably in their respective fields. Gosling could join the ranks.

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone have scotched plans to pick up a prestigious honor at Outfest, the Los Angeles LGBTQIA+ film festival, and it’s all down to the actors strike.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone will not be attending the closing night of this year’s Outfest LA, where they were set to receive the James Schamus Ally Award. The couple was expected to be on hand for the July 23 event at The Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood, but their rep tells Variety that will not make an appearance due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. “We understand that Melissa and Ben are unable to join us for our closing night due to the strike,” Outfest executive director Damien S. Navarro said in a statement Thursday afternoon. “We will miss them, as our closing night will be a wonderful celebration of our community.”

EXCLUSIVE: There is no deal in sight for the writers and actors with the studios and streamers, but one of Hollywood’s consummate dealmakers was on the picket line today in New York City

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor SAG-AFTRA held an informational meeting for about 500 people over Zoom on Monday afternoon. Among those who signed on were actors Lupita Nyong’o, Vanessa Kirby, Melissa McCarthy, Vanessa Hudgens, Lucy Liu,  Laverne Cox, Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Jon Huertas and Josh Pence, according to a source. CAA’s Bryan Lourd, Faith France and Ryan Abboushi also attended, as did UTA’s Kristen Saig and Kris Heller of APA Agency. Publicists included Mara Buxbaum, Jill Fritzo, Luke Windsor, Brianna Smith and Cheryl Maisel. The meeting was led by SAG-AFTRA national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. The guild shared a one-sheet of talking points for participants. Among the bulleted items on revenue sharing, health care and retirement, online casting platforms and artificial intelligence, the memo states, “Without a transformative change in SAG-AFTRA’s current contract with the AMPTP, the acting profession will no longer be an option for future generations of performers, and actors already working in the industry will need to pursue other careers in order to survive.”