This weekend has been a whirlwind of news in the entertainment industry, with a mix of exciting announcements, updates on popular TV shows and movies, and a personal plea from a well-known journalist.
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom declared Sunday "Bad Bunny Day" in celebration of the Grammy-winning artist's halftime performance at the Super Bowl. The move was seen as a nod to the Latinx community and a rebuke to Donald Trump and his supporters, who had threatened to boycott the event. Newsom also took a swipe at Kid Rock, a loyalist of the former president, saying that the musician's career was struggling and that he was "banned" in the Golden State.
Meanwhile, the co-creators of the hit TV show "Hacks" were playing coy about the show's future beyond its fifth season. Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs teased a "satisfying" conclusion to the series, but refused to confirm whether it would be the final season. They also joked about the possibility of a movie, leaving fans wondering what's next for the critically-acclaimed comedy.
In other TV news, Vince Gilligan, the creator of "Pluribus," said that writers are "plugging away" on season 2 of the Apple TV series. However, he tempered expectations on the release timeline, saying that it wouldn't be ready anytime soon. "It ain't gonna be 'The Pitt' coming back every year," he said, referencing the popular TV show.
On the movie front, Sam Raimi, the director of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," said that he thought Rachel McAdams was "underutilized" in the film. He praised her talents and said that he had promised himself he would work with her again, which he did on his latest project, "Send Help."
In a more serious note, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video on Saturday pleading with the suspected kidnappers of their mother, Nancy, to return her safely. "We received your message, and we understand," Guthrie said. "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay." The family has been searching for Nancy for nearly a week, and the emotional plea has sparked an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues.
As the weekend comes to a close, it's clear that the entertainment industry is always full of surprises. From the excitement of "Bad Bunny Day" to the intrigue of "Pluribus" season 2, there's always something new to look forward to. And as the Guthrie family continues to search for their missing mother, our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
Sources:
- "Bad Bunny Day" Declared In California For Super Bowl Sunday; Gavin Newsom Taunts MAGA Loyalist Kid Rock Over Being "Banned" In Golden State
- 'Hacks' Co-Creators Play Coy About Show's Future Beyond Season 5, Tease "Satisfying" Conclusion & Joke About Possible Movie
- Sam Raimi Says Rachel McAdams Was "Underutilized" in 'Doctor Strange' Sequel
- 'Pluribus' Creator Vince Gilligan Says Writers Are 'Plugging Away' On Season 2: "It Ain't Gonna Be 'The Pitt' Coming Back Every Year"
- Savannah Guthrie Says They Received Message From Mother's Suspected Kidnappers, Say She And Siblings Will Pay For Her Return
This weekend has been a whirlwind of news in the entertainment industry, with a mix of exciting announcements, updates on popular TV shows and movies, and a personal plea from a well-known journalist.
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom declared Sunday "Bad Bunny Day" in celebration of the Grammy-winning artist's halftime performance at the Super Bowl. The move was seen as a nod to the Latinx community and a rebuke to Donald Trump and his supporters, who had threatened to boycott the event. Newsom also took a swipe at Kid Rock, a loyalist of the former president, saying that the musician's career was struggling and that he was "banned" in the Golden State.
Meanwhile, the co-creators of the hit TV show "Hacks" were playing coy about the show's future beyond its fifth season. Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs teased a "satisfying" conclusion to the series, but refused to confirm whether it would be the final season. They also joked about the possibility of a movie, leaving fans wondering what's next for the critically-acclaimed comedy.
In other TV news, Vince Gilligan, the creator of "Pluribus," said that writers are "plugging away" on season 2 of the Apple TV series. However, he tempered expectations on the release timeline, saying that it wouldn't be ready anytime soon. "It ain't gonna be 'The Pitt' coming back every year," he said, referencing the popular TV show.
On the movie front, Sam Raimi, the director of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," said that he thought Rachel McAdams was "underutilized" in the film. He praised her talents and said that he had promised himself he would work with her again, which he did on his latest project, "Send Help."
In a more serious note, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video on Saturday pleading with the suspected kidnappers of their mother, Nancy, to return her safely. "We received your message, and we understand," Guthrie said. "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay." The family has been searching for Nancy for nearly a week, and the emotional plea has sparked an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues.
As the weekend comes to a close, it's clear that the entertainment industry is always full of surprises. From the excitement of "Bad Bunny Day" to the intrigue of "Pluribus" season 2, there's always something new to look forward to. And as the Guthrie family continues to search for their missing mother, our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
Sources:
- "Bad Bunny Day" Declared In California For Super Bowl Sunday; Gavin Newsom Taunts MAGA Loyalist Kid Rock Over Being "Banned" In Golden State
- 'Hacks' Co-Creators Play Coy About Show's Future Beyond Season 5, Tease "Satisfying" Conclusion & Joke About Possible Movie
- Sam Raimi Says Rachel McAdams Was "Underutilized" in 'Doctor Strange' Sequel
- 'Pluribus' Creator Vince Gilligan Says Writers Are 'Plugging Away' On Season 2: "It Ain't Gonna Be 'The Pitt' Coming Back Every Year"
- Savannah Guthrie Says They Received Message From Mother's Suspected Kidnappers, Say She And Siblings Will Pay For Her Return