What's New in Entertainment This Week?

This week in entertainment, Peacock is developing a new series based on the 2009 film 'Bride Wars', with Emma Roberts set to star and executive produce. The show, written by Sascha Rothchild, will focus on two rival wedding planners in a small town in North Carolina, rather than the original film's dueling brides-to-be. Roberts will play a big-city wedding planner who moves to the small town, sparking an "epic showdown" with a local planner. (Source 1, Source 2)

In other news, Crunchyroll has announced the release date for the anime film 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea', which will hit theaters on May 1. The film will compete with other releases, including 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and 'Hokum'. (Source 3)

At the box office, 'Zootopia 2' has taken the top spot as the highest-grossing domestic release of 2025, with $424.2 million in domestic sales and $1.85 billion worldwide. The film has surpassed 'A Minecraft Movie' and brought the 'Zootopia' franchise to nearly $3 billion worldwide. (Source 4)

Meanwhile, former Sony CEO Michael Lynton has released a new book, 'From Mistakes to Meaning: Owning Your Past So It Doesn’t Own You', which analyzes the 2014 hack of Sony's computer systems, among other topics. Lynton attributes the hack to his own childhood desire to "fit in with the cool kids". (Source 5)

The 'Bride Wars' series is currently in development at Peacock, with no release date announced. The show's focus on wedding planners rather than brides-to-be offers a fresh take on the original film's concept. Roberts' involvement in the project is likely to draw in fans of her previous work, including 'American Horror Story' and 'Valentine's Day'.

The success of 'Zootopia 2' at the box office is a significant milestone for Disney, and demonstrates the enduring popularity of the 'Zootopia' franchise. The film's themes of diversity and inclusion have resonated with audiences worldwide, and its success is likely to pave the way for future animated releases.

Crunchyroll's release of 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea' is a significant event for anime fans, and the film's competition with other releases will be closely watched. The anime genre has gained significant traction in recent years, and the success of this film will be an important indicator of its continued popularity.

Overall, this week in entertainment has seen a range of developments, from new series and film releases to box office milestones and behind-the-scenes insights. As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these stories unfold in the coming weeks and months.