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Mark Ruffalo voices a cat with nine lives in trailer for new Pixar film 'Gatto'

Saverio and Nero in Disney and Pixar's 'Gatto.' (Pixar)

See a cat lose eight of his nine lives in the new trailer for Gatto.

Pixar has released the official trailer for its upcoming animated feature about a cat who works in the feline-run underbelly of Venice, Italy. Luca director Enrico Casarosa helmed the film that was produced by Andrea Warren.

Mark Ruffalo stars as the voice of Nero in Gatto. "After years of maneuvering the canal-ridden, superstitious city of Venice, Italy, Nero, begins to question whether he’s lived the right lives," according the film's official description.

"Indebted to Rocco (Laurence Fishburne), the local feline mob boss, Nero finds himself in a quandary and is forced to forge a truly unexpected friendship with Maja, a local street musician. With his last life on the line and some help from Maja, Nero may finally discover his true purpose – unless Venice gets the better of him first," the description continues. 

The trailer finds Nero discovering he has nine lives after he dies for the first time.

"Eight more lives? This is amazing!" Nero says before he is immediately sent back to the land of the living.

Newly announced members of the film's voice cast include Bianca Babaşa, Sherry Cola, John Turturro, Rumen Sali Shopov, Rhys Darby, Isabella Rossellini, Natasia Demetriou, Jamie Demetriou, Jason Schwartzman, Jason Mantzoukas, Matt Jones, Tracey Ullman and Marco Calvani.

A short film based on the Pixar classic Finding Nemo will play in theaters ahead of Gatto. Called Loving Dory, it brings Ellen DeGeneres back as the voice of Dory the forgetful blue tang fish. According to an official description, the short finds Dory "in a hapless and unexpected 'meet-cute.'"

Gatto arrives in theaters on March 5, 2027.

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Lucasfilm reveals celebration plans for 50th anniversary of 'Star Wars'

Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on the set of 'Star Wars: Starfighter.' (Ed Miller/Lucasfilm)

A long time ago ... almost 50 years, to be exact ... in a galaxy not far, far away, Star Wars was released in theaters.

Fifty days before the milestone anniversary year, Lucasfilm has revealed its plan for how it will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars film.

On May the 4th in 2027, a brand-new documentary called The Hero Awakens will debut on Disney+. From filmmaker R.J. Cutler, the documentary details the making of the original film. It features exclusive archival footage and audio captured during the making of the 1977 classic by George Lucas.

Later in May, Star Wars: Starfighter is set to release on the 50th anniversary weekend of the original film's premiere on May 28, 2027. Ryan Gosling stars as the cynical rogue Kade Auberon in the Shawn Levy-directed film. As he's "confronted by his mysterious past, he is hurled into a dangerous adventure across the galaxy that puts him on a crash course with destiny," according to the movie's official description.

Star Wars fans can also look forward to the second season of Ahsoka, which premieres on Disney+ Jan. 20. Rosario Dawson plays the titular Jedi in the show that's set after the fall of the Empire.

As previously reported, Star Wars will be presented in IMAX for the first time ever, whether it be digital or on film, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. That rerelease heads to theaters on Feb. 19, 2027. The film, which was later renamed Star Wars: A New Hope, will be screened in a newly restored version in a select amount of IMAX 70mm film locations. It will also play digitally in select theaters.

"It is incredibly special to mark the 50th anniversary by returning the original version of Star Wars to theaters so audiences can experience this part of film history on the big screen,” Lynwen Brennan, Lucasfilm co-president, said in a press release. "We look forward to celebrating with our fans all year long—from the releases of Ahsoka and Star Wars: Starfighter to exclusive merchandise, new publishing stories, unforgettable experiences and interactive games. We are so thankful for our amazing community and hope these experiences bring joy to Star Wars fans everywhere."

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Teyonah Parris, Danielle Brooks to star in 'Before I Let Go' series

Teyonah Parris attends the 'Matchbox The Movie' New York premiere on Oct. 5, 2026, in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) | Danielle Brooks poses for a photo during the fan event for 'A Minecraft Movie' on March 22, 2025, in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. (Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Teyonah Parris and Danielle Brooks have been cast in the upcoming Peacock adaptation of Kennedy Ryan’s romance novel Before I Let Go.

Parris will play Yasmen Wade, a restaurateur and mother who reconnects with her ex-husband after a devastating loss ended their marriage. The casting of Yasmen’s ex-husband, Josiah Wade, has yet to be announced.

Brooks is on board as Hendrix Barry, a single and successful entrepreneur and one of Yasmen’s best friends.

“The cat’s out of the bag baby! We are thrilled to announce we’ll be starring in the series adaptation of Kennedy Ryan’s ‘BEFORE I LET GO’ for Peacock,” Parris and Brooks wrote on social media. “We’re so excited to be bringing Yasmen Wade and Hendrix Barry to life.”

“Our friendship has extended over 20 years so to tell this story together is super special for us,” they added. “All we have to say is Let’s Go!!!!!”

Ryan and filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee created the series and co-wrote the pilot.

Before I Let Go is the first book in Ryan’s Skyland book series, which also includes This Could Be Us and Can’t Get Enough.

Parris is known for her roles in WandaVision and The Marvels. The Emmy- and Grammy-winning Brooks has starred in The Color Purple, Orange Is the New Black and Peacemaker.

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Michael B. Jordan stars in 'The Thomas Crown Affair' official trailer

Michael B. Jordan stars as Thomas Crown in 'The Thomas Crown Affair.' (Amazon MGM Studios)

The official trailer for The Thomas Crown Affair has arrived.

Amazon MGM Studios has released a new, full-length trailer for the upcoming take on the heist thriller story.

Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan directs, stars in and produces the film, "where the most dangerous man in the room is the one nobody’s watching," according to an official description.

The movie follows an art thief, played by Jordan, who goes head to head with an insurance investigator who may be smart enough to catch him, played by Adria Arjona.

The trailer begins with Jordan's Thomas Crown sitting across from Arjona's character, Ms. Bennet, at a nice restaurant.

"You know, when you first see someone's art collection, it really tells you a story about them," she says.

"Well, what's my story?" he asks in return.

"I think you're fractured. Definitely have commitment issues. No serious relationships," she responds.

He simply says: "I don't like to be tied down."

Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira and Pilou Asbæk also star in the film, which is based on a screenplay by Alan R. Trustman with a story by Trustman and Drew Pearce. This screenplay was written by Pearce and Jason Hall.

The original 1968 movie starred Steve McQueen as the self-made millionaire who masterminds a heist. Faye Dunaway costars in it as an investigator hired to find out what happened. Another film version of the story was released in 1999, and starred Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo.

The Thomas Crown Affair will release in theaters on March 5, 2027.

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Mike O'Malley remembers 'Yes, Dear' co-star Anthony Clark following his death

Anthony Clark attends the 'My Uncle Rafael' premiere at the Mann Chinese 6 on September 19, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

Actor and comedian Anthony Clark has died, according to his former Yes, Dear co-star Mike O'Malley.

Clark was 62.

O'Malley shared photos of Clark in a social media post Wednesday and remembered him as a "hilarious guy."

"When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-nineties, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows," O'Malley wrote in the caption of an Instagram post. "The first time we saw him at The Comedy Connection we laughed and laughed and laughed. He was so unique -- one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations and it just made you laugh harder because he was laughing."

He added, "I was a fan before I was a friend."

O'Malley portrayed Jimmy Hughes opposite Clark's Greg Warner in Yes, Dear, which ran for six seasons from 2000 to 2006.

The actor and producer said he last spoke to Clark less than a month ago.

"We spoke on the phone three weeks ago. He had us laughing loudly as he always did," he wrote.

O'Malley's post also included several photos from the last episode of Yes, Dear, which he noted "ended twenty years ago after 122 episodes."

"He invested his money well and essentially retired after we wrapped," O'Malley wrote, referring to Clark. "Rest in peace, Tony."

Actor and comedian Nick Swardson also paid tribute to Clark in an Instagram post Wednesday, which included a throwback photo of the two together.

"This is my friend Anthony Clark. One of my best friends for a long time. He was known for the TV shows ‘Boston Common' 'Yes, Dear' and the movie 'The Rock'. He was a massive stand up out of Boston and I opened for him for years," he captioned the post.

"I had so many great times with this dude," Swardson continued. "Non stop laughs. I hope he is at peace now. RIP Tony."

Clark's long-time manager, Barry Katz, confirmed Clark's death in a statement to ABC News on Thursday but did not provide further details.

"One of the funniest and most talented stand-up comedian/actors I have ever had the pleasure of watching," Katz said. "It was an honor to represent him and he will be missed for the joy, happiness, and love he brought to everyone he worked with and the audiences that were blessed to see his undeniable performances."

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Ariana Grande, Ricky Alvarez make red carpet debut at 'Focker-in-Law' premiere

Ricky Alvarez and Ariana Grande attend the world premiere of 'Focker In-Law' at Beacon Theatre on Nov. 11, 2026, in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/WireImage via Getty Images)

Wrote some songs about Ricky, now they make their red carpet debut.

Ariana Grande and her boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, made their red carpet debut at the world premiere of the film Focker-in-Law in New York City on Wednesday.

Grande wore a white and gray gown with a plaid pattern and white floral embellishments. Alvarez was dressed in a black blazer over a white button-down shirt and jeans.

The pair rekindled their love story this year after they previously dated from April 2015 to July 2016. Grande and Alvarez originally met while he was a backup dancer for her Honeymoon Tour.

Their reignited relationship came after it was revealed Grande and her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater had ended their three-year relationship.

Grande first hinted she was back together with Alvarez at a Brooklyn stop on her Eternal Sunshine tour on July 13. She changed the lyric of her hit song "thank u, next" from “Wrote some songs about Ricky/ Now I listen and laugh” to “Wrote some songs about Ricky/ We always find our way back.”

The singer confirmed her reignited relationship with Alvarez in August by posting photos of them together in an Instagram photo dump. She has continued to share photos of him in the months that have followed, captioning a Nov. 2 photo of the pair cuddling with a heart and three exclamation points.

Alvarez also appeared in a video Grande posted to social media on Nov. 8 promoting her brand r.e.m. beauty's lip gloss. The video finds Alvarez kissing Grande on the lips over and over to try to guess the type of product she is wearing.

Grande stars alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in Focker-in-Law, which releases in theaters on Nov. 25. The film is the fourth in the Meet the Parents series.

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In brief: Paul Wesley joins 'Icebreaker' cast and more

Paul Wesley has joined the cast of Icebreaker. The Vampire Diaries star will play Coach Neil Faulkner in the Netflix series adaptation of bestselling novel by Hannah Grace. The new college romance drama series follows the connection between a figure skater with her eyes set on Olympic gold and a campus hockey star gunning for the NHL ...

The 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards have its hosts. Kate Berlant and John Early are set to host the awards show at the Hollywood Palladium in LA on March 6. The comedy duo have been collaborating for over a decade, including the projects Would It Kill You to Laugh and Maddie’s Secret ...

Live from New York, Druski brought Saturday Night Live its best viewership numbers in years. The Nov. 7 episode of the long-running late night sketch comedy series brought in 5.6 million viewers to NBC, ABC Audio has confirmed. This beats the 5.2 million viewers the Halloween episode hosted by Inde Navarrette brought in and marks the most viewers Saturday Night Live has seen in two years ...

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Taylor Swift to be honored with 'The Hollywood Reporter'’s Sherry Lansing Leadership Award

Taylor Swift attends the 6th annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 17, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Best believe she's still bejeweled.

Taylor Swift will be awarded the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award by The Hollywood Reporter during its annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala.

Director Greta Gerwig will present the music superstar with the award at the magazine’s marquee event in LA. The gala will be attended by 600 industry leaders and VIPs and will coincide with the release of The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment issue.

This award is named for Sherry Lansing, the first woman to head a Hollywood studio. Lansing is the former CEO of Paramount Pictures. The award recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media. Former recipients of the honor include Gwyneth Paltrow, Adele, Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Viola Davis, Barbra Streisand, Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey, Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep.

"Taylor Swift took on an industry that has long underestimated women and won on every front: artistically, commercially and on the question of who owns her work. She reclaimed her catalog, set new terms for the artists who follow her and became the most popular musician in the world while doing it—and helping scores of other artists along the way. We're proud to honor her with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award," The Hollywood Reporter editor-in-chief Maer Roshan said in a press release.

Lansing said she is so pleased to recognize Swift with the award that bears her name.

"Taylor has paved the way for women in music, demonstrating what is possible when a woman takes ownership of her work, her career, and her future. Equally impressive is her generosity and commitment to giving back. She is an extraordinary talent and a remarkable role model, and I could not be more proud to see her receive this award," Lansing said.

Gerwig is a four-time Oscar-nominated director known for helming the successful 2023 blockbuster Barbie. Her next film, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, arrives in theaters on Feb. 12, 2027.

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Irma P. Hall, 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers' actress, dies at 91

Actress Irma P. Hall walks the red carpet at the 2005 Texas Hall of Fame Awards, on March 11, 2005, in Austin, Texas. (Jana Birchum/Getty Images, FILE)

Irma P. Hall, the award-winning actress best known for her role in the 1997 film Soul Food, has died. She was 91.

Hall died Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Dallas, surrounded by loved ones, her family confirmed in a press release on Wednesday.

"Irma P Hall was a beloved actress, author, poet, educator, and public speaker whose contributions touched countless lives throughout her remarkable career," her family said in a statement to ABC News. "Her legacy of talent, dedication, and compassion will continue to inspire generations to come."

Hall's acting career spanned nearly five decades, with memorable roles in films including A Family Thing, The Ladykillers, Collateral and Patch Adams.

She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Big Mama Jo in Soul Food, which earned her an NAACP Image Award for outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture in 1998. She later reprised the role in the film's television adaptation.

Hall also received critical acclaim for her performance as Aunt T in the 1996 film A Family Thing, starring alongside Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones.

In 2004, she starred opposite Tom Hanks in the Coen brothers' remake of The Ladykillers, earning a Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance.

Born Irma Dolores Player on June 3, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas, Hall grew up in Chicago before returning to Texas to attend Texas College.

Before becoming an actress, she spent more than two decades teaching English and foreign languages in Dallas public schools.

Her acting career began after actor and director Raymond St. Jacques discovered her during a poetry reading in Dallas. She made her film debut in the 1973 movie Book of Numbers.

Hall went on to appear in numerous films and television shows, including Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Beloved, Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, Touched by an Angel and Chicago Fire.

Outside of Hollywood, Hall remained active in the Dallas arts community, helping establish the Dallas Minority Repertory Theatre. Her contributions to the performing arts are also recognized through the Irma P. Hall Black Theatre Awards, established in 2015.

Hall's daughter, Irma Hall Crayton, remembered her mother's impact as both an educator and actress.

"She started as a teacher in the classroom but ended up being a teacher to the world," Crayton said in the family's statement. "My mom used to always say, 'To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.' And she was just that to many people."

Hall was also a longtime member of Inspiring Body of Christ Church in Dallas, where she served as a church mother and remained involved in educational and theater programs.

Her family has requested privacy as they mourn her death and said details about funeral and memorial services will be announced at a later date.

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'Adults' renewed for season 3

Owen Thiele as Anton, Lucy Freyer as Billie, Malik Elassal as Samir, Amita Rao as Issa and Jack Innanen as Paul Baker in surprise prequel episode of 'Adults.' (FX)

Adults is growing up.

The FX comedy has been renewed for a super-sized 16-episode third season. Show creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw have also signed a new overall deal with FX Productions.

"Ben and Rebecca have elevated Adults in every way, earning critical praise and a legion of devoted fans who have embraced the friend group as their own," said Nick Grad, president, FX Entertainment.

"Adults showed significant growth in its sophomore year and we’ve seen the show inspire everything from memes to Halloween costumes, so the decision was easy – more episodes and a new deal at FX for Ben and Rebecca!"

The series, which airs on FXX and Hulu, follows a friend group of 20-somethings living together in Queens, New York. It stars Owen Thiele, Jack Innanen, Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer and Amita Rao.

Season 2, which premiered Aug. 27, saw viewing increase more than 60% over season 1 across Hulu and Disney+ globally in its first five weeks.

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'Grey's Anatomy' spinoff series will star Karla Souza

Karla Souza poses during the red carpet for the movie 'Mexico 86' at Restaurante Covadonga on May 28, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Toya Sarno Jordan/Getty Images)

There's a new doctor headed to Texas.

Karla Souza is set to star in the upcoming Grey's Anatomy spinoff set in West Texas, ABC Audio has confirmed. The actress, known for her role opposite Viola Davis in How to Get Away with Murder, will lead the new spinoff as the character Carolina "Lina" Hall.

Lina is a haunted and cynical doctor who runs a medical center in a small town in West Texas, according to an official description.

ABC ordered the currently untitled Grey's Anatomy spinoff series for the 2026-27 season back in May. The one-hour drama was given a straight to series order.

The new series is described as "an edgy drama about a team at a West Texas rural medical center — the last chance for care before miles of nowhere," according to its official logline.

It is co-created by Shonda Rhimes and Meg Marinis. The pair also executive produce the show alongside Betsy Beers and the original show's star, Ellen Pompeo. The new spinoff series is produced by Shondaland and 20th Television.

“I am incredibly excited to expand the Grey’s Anatomy universe. This opportunity will bring new characters and stories to life that will embody the same heart, emotion and connection audiences have loved from Grey's for more than two decades — all set in my home state of Texas," Marinis said in May. "I am so grateful to Shonda Rhimes for creating this dynamic world and feel so fortunate that I get to be a part of it.”

This new ABC show gives Marinis and Rhimes the opportunity to continue telling stories from the Grey's Anatomy universe. Netflix remains the home of Shondaland, however.

Season 23 of Grey's Anatomy premiered to ABC on Oct. 15. New episodes debut on Wednesdays. 

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'Emily in Paris' gets nostalgic final season teaser trailer

Lily Collins as Emily and Ashley Park as Mindy in 'Emily in Paris' season 6. (Caroline Dubois/Netflix)

Au revoir, Emily in Paris.

Netflix has released the teaser trailer for the sixth and final season of its popular romance series.

Lily Collins once again stars as the titular American marketing executive who moved overseas for work. The sixth season was filmed in both France and Greece. Darren Star created the show, which he also executive produces and writes for.

"Stepping into a new era of ambition and romance, Emily faces defining choices that test her ultimate loyalties," according to an official logline for the season. "But as unexpected career conflicts and shifting relationships force her to reevaluate where her true future lies, she must make one final choice between her career, her heart, and the life she’s built in Paris."

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Lucien Laviscount, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, Minnie Driver and Paul Forman also star in season 6 the romance series.

The teaser looks back at all six seasons of the popular series, showing off all the friends Emily has made and romances she has been swept up in. It then shows new footage of Emily and Mindy (Park) deciding to vacation in Greece, which just so happens to be where Gabriel (Bravo) is living and working.

The pair run in to him at an outdoor market. "What are you doing here?" Mindy asks Gabriel as they all reunite.

Gabriel then asks them: "Are you ready?"

We aren't sure what exactly Gabriel's preparing them for, but he may as well have been asking fans of the show if they are ready to say goodbye. Netflix subscribers will do just that when Emily in Paris season 6 debuts on Dec. 24.

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Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, SZA to headline Coachella 2027

Festivalgoers attend the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2026 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella)

Start planning your trip to the desert: The 2027 Coachella lineup has been revealed.

The headliners are Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA. Dua will lead the Friday shows on weekends 1 and 2, joined on the bill by Madonna, Zara Larsson, Steve Lacy, Kehlani, Leon Thomas and more.

On Saturday, Tame Impala headlines a lineup including Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, Tiesto, Martin Garrix, Robyn and ADELA.

SZA leads Sunday’s performances, which feature Don Toliver, Kygo, Empire of the Sun, The Neighbourhood, Becky G and more.

Daddy Yankee also gets a special slot on the bill, though it hasn’t yet been revealed which day he’ll be performing.

Coachella 2027 takes place April 9-11 and April 16-18 in Indio, California, with YouTube returning as the festival's exclusive livestream partner. Tickets go on sale Friday at 12 p.m. PT.

The lineup for 2026 included Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G as the headliners. Madonna, who's on the bill for 2027, was a special guest during weekend 2 of Carpenter's set. 

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In brief: Jacob Elordi to star in 'The Executioner’s Song' and more

Jacob Elordi is taking on The Executioner’s Song. Deadline reports Elordi will star in and produce a film based on the 1979 Pulitzer-winning true-life novel by Norman Mailer. The actor will play convicted murderer Gary Gilmore in the project. This also marks Elordi's first time as a hands-on producer in the development process of a project ...

Here's a new project filled with big stars. Variety reports Alexander Skarsgård, Hunter Schafer, Maya Hawke and Harry Melling are set to star in the upcoming film The Confessions. It comes from the filmmaking trio of Guy Maddin, Galen Johnson and Evan Johnson. Ari Aster is producing the film, which is described as a cautionary psycho-dramedy following a group of condemned nuns who witness a love triangle between a missing sea captain and his poet wife. You know, that old chestnut ... 

Millie Bobby Brown is sticking with Netflix. Deadline reports the Stranger Things actress will star in a comedy called Non-Refundable for the streaming service. She will star alongside Adults breakout actor Jack Innanen and will also produce the film ...

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Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong reveal romantic moment in new 'Boy Meets World' book

Ben Savage reacts to Danielle Fishel and Rider Strong kissing on set of the 'Boy Meets World' episode 'Hog and Kisses,' which aired on Oct. 30, 1998. (ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

Cory and Topanga may have been endgame on Boy Meets World, but behind the scenes, Danielle Fishel was hoping for Topanga and Shawn.

In the new memoir Book Meets World: The Definitive Inside Story of the Hit Sitcom Boy Meets World, Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle open up about behind-the-scenes stories from the making of their popular sitcom. In a passage from the memoir obtained by Entertainment Weekly, Fishel and Strong detail a romantic moment they shared while filming season 3 of Boy Meets World.

It all took place behind the scenes of the season 3 episode “The Happiest Show on Earth,” which is colloquially known as the series' Disney World episode. It finds Cory (Ben Savage) and Shawn (Strong) traveling to Florida so that Cory can win Topanga (Fishel) back after their breakup.

In real life, Fishel wrote she had a "full-blown crush" on Strong, while he had no idea about her feelings for him.

"I remember we were sitting in a van, waiting out the Florida rain. I said, ‘Danielle, let’s just go,’" Strong writes in the book. The then-teens then jumped out of the car, took each other's hands and spun around in the rain. Strong wrote it was a "very romantic moment."

Despite their connection, Fishel didn't tell Strong how she felt for him at the time. The actress revealed her crush 30 years later on a 2022 episode of their podcast Pod Meets World.

After Fishel made the revelation, Strong said, "That’s not true! You’ve never told me that."

Fishel said it was very true, adding that her crush "started maybe later in season 1 and definitely through season 2."

Fishel continued, describing that she felt she would have been too much of a "stereotypical LA girl" for Strong, but that she crushed on him anyway. It started when he complimented her during an acting class.

"Oh my god, I love you," Fishel remembered thinking, adding that the pair developed "a very nice, deep friendship" over the years, filled with "meaningful conversations."

Boy Meets World aired on ABC from 1993 to 2000. Its spinoff, Girl Meets World, ran from 2014 to 2017 on Disney Channel.

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'You've Got Mail' reboot film set at Warner Bros. Pictures

Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in 'You've Got Mail.' (Ronald Siemoneit/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)

You've got a reboot.

A new version of the classic 1998 romantic comedy You've Got Mail is on the way. Warner Bros. Pictures has tapped director Jason Orley to helm a new take on the beloved film that starred Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, ABC Audio has learned.

Orley is writing the film's script based on a previous take on the project by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont. Its plot details are being kept under wraps for the time being.

The original You've Got Mail follows business rivals Joe Fox (Hanks) and Kathleen Kelly (Ryan), who fall in love through anonymous correspondence online while both are unaware that Joe's book superstore is looking to put Kathleen's independent book shop out of business.

This new version of You've Got Mail is part of a long tradition of adaptations of its classic story.

Norah Ephron directed the 1998 film based on a screenplay she wrote with Delia Ephron. That film itself is an adaptation of the 1937 play Perfumeire by Miklós László, which was adapted into the 1940 film The Shop Around the Corner. The Christmas classic starred Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan.

The Shop Around the Corner was later remade into the 1949 musical In the Good Old Summertime, which starred Judy Garland and featured the screen debut of Garland's then-3-year-old daughter Liza Minnelli. Another musical, the 1963 Broadway show She Loves Me, is also an adaptation of The Shop Around the Corner.

Orley has just wrapped post-production on his film Close Personal Friends for Amazon MGM Studios. That upcoming comedy stars Brie Larson, Jack Quaid, Lilly Collins and Henry Golding. The director previously also helmed the films Big Time Adolescence and I Want You Back.

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Christopher Briney stars in trailer for Christmas rom-com 'Clashing Through The Snow'

Christopher Briney and Michelle Randolph star in 'Clashing Through The Snow.' (Prime Video)

This is 100% his look.

Christopher Briney stars in the official trailer for Prime Video's upcoming holiday film Clashing Through The Snow. The Summer I Turned Pretty actor stars alongside Michelle Randolph in the new romantic comedy film.

"A holiday snowstorm strands rival publishing editors Ryan Mitchell (Briney) and Hannah Hendricks (Randolph) at the airport, forcing them into a shared rental car for a cross-country race to New York," according to its official synopsis. "With budget cuts threatening to eliminate one of their jobs, both are secretly chasing a career-saving deal, turning every mile into a high-stakes showdown. But between roadside mishaps, unexpected detours and small-town charm, the holiday spirit has a way of melting even the fiercest rivalry into something neither of them saw coming."

The film's trailer harkens to a different era by featuring a narrator who sets up the plot's Christmas-themed shenanigans. It's set to Olivia Rodrigo's brand-new holiday song, "take me home (4 christmas)."

After Briney's Ryan and Randolph's Hannah are stranded at the same airport due to a snowstorm, the pair are forced to share the last rental car in order to get to New York in time.

It clearly wasn't Ryan's first choice. "I'd rather be trapped in a Porta Potti at Burning Man during an earthquake," he tells Hannah, before saying, "But here we are. Let's split the car and drive to New York together."

Lukas Gage, Andrew Schulz, Julia Fox and Paris Hilton also star in the film that was directed by Carlson Young.

Clashing Through The Snow premieres on Prime Video Nov. 23.

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Rachel Reid's 'Unrivaled' reveals 1st look at Shane and Ilya's love story

Special edition of Rachel Reid's 'Unrivaled' featuring quote from the novel printed on sprayed edges. (Courtesy of Harlequin)

Fans of Rachel Reid's Game Changers series are getting an exclusive first look at what's next for Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.

Good Morning America on Tuesday exclusively revealed never-before-seen illustrations and special editions of Unrivaled, the highly anticipated seventh novel in Reid's popular hockey romance series.

The first two books in the Canadian author's series were adapted into the 2025 TV series Heated Rivalry, which takes its name from the second novel.

The two illustrations, featured on the upcoming book's endpapers, offer a glimpse into Shane and Ilya's lives together, depicting their relationship at home and their professional lives.

The reveal also includes four editions of the book, each featuring a different quote from the novel printed on its sprayed edges, including "TIME TO FINISH THE PLAN," "I WILL SHOW YOU MAGIC," "I’LL ALWAYS FIND YOU" and "SORRY TO EVERY OTHER TEAM."

Unrivaled, set for release June 1, 2027, continues Shane and Ilya's love story following the events of Heated Rivalry and The Long Game.

Season 1 of Crave/HBO Max's Heated Rivalry, starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, is currently in theaters for a limited time. Regal announced Tuesday that the final two episodes of the season will be released to 4DX starting Nov. 16. 

"Fans made it loud and clear that they wanted more Heated Rivalry on the big screen, so we're turning up the heat," said Brooks LeBoeuf, senior vice president of U.S. Content at Regal. "Episodes five and six bring years of tension between Shane and Ilya to a boiling point, and 4DX takes it all to another level."

The paired screenings will be available at all 59 Regal 4DX locations nationwide, as well as at participating theaters operated by other U.S. exhibitors.

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Jordan Fisher named lead of Broadway's upcoming 'Purple Rain' musical

Jordan Fisher appears on 'Good Morning America' on Nov. 10, 2026. (ABC News)

The upcoming Broadway production of Purple Rain has found its lead.

Jordan Fisher will take on the Prince-centric musical's main role in the spring of 2027, playing an ambitious musician named "The Kid."

"It's so special," Fisher told Good Morning America Tuesday after the casting announcement was made.

The actor's previous stage appearances include Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and Hadestown, as well as screen credits in To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, Turning Red and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. He and dancing partner Lindsay Arnold won the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars in 2017.

Fisher told GMA about the work he's already been putting in to prepare for his Purple Rain role.

"I've been able to tap into and hone everything that it takes to be a great dancer, a great artist, a great vocalist, a great musician, a great storyteller, a great actor," he said. "For the first time in my career, I play every instrument I've ever played. Six instruments in this show ... I'm doing it all in 3-inch heels, backwards, up and in the middle of a snowstorm. It is the most rewarding, artistically satisfying thing that I have ever gotten to do."

Purple Rain is based on Prince's Oscar-winning 1984 film and his Grammy-winning 1984 album of the same name. The musical will feature over 20 of Prince's biggest hits, including "When Doves Cry" and "I Would Die 4 U."

Purple Rain comes to New York City after a successful Minneapolis run, which starred Kris Kollins as "The Kid," Rachel Webb as Apollonia and Jared Howelton as Morris.

The musical begins previews at the Majestic Theatre in New York City on March 12, 2027, and will open on April 12, 2027. Tickets for the upcoming musical are available to purchase via Telecharge.

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In brief: 'Blade Runner 2099' final trailer and more

The final trailer for Blade Runner 2099 has arrived. Prime Video has released a new trailer for its upcoming series set in the Blade Runner universe. The show takes place 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049. It stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer and debuts on Nov. 25 ...

If you missed One Night Only while it was in theaters only, you're in luck. The romantic comedy film will make its streaming debut exclusively on Peacock on Dec. 4. Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner star in the film that follows two strangers who meet on the one night of the year in this universe when single people are allowed to have sex ...

Gwyneth Paltrow is bringing Goop to her fans' ears. Spotify, Netflix and Paltrow have teamed up for The goop Guide with Gwyneth Paltrow, a weekly video podcast that premieres on Nov. 11. Each week, Paltrow will invite someone from her world to ask for their help in answering questions she has received from her fans over the years. Zoe Saldana, Ke Huy Quan and Rick Rubin are among the first guests on the show ...

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