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Missing ‘The Office’? Steve Carell Says His New HBO Comedy Has the Same “All for One” Vibe

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30 March 2026

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Collider’s Perri Nemiroff chats with Steve Carell, Charly Clive, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai for HBO Max’s Rooster.
Carell and Clive discuss how this series recaptures the magic of The Office and its standout costars.
McGinley and Tsai also discuss how Bill Lawrence has once again created magic with his cast and standout costars like Danielle Deadwyler and Rory Scovel.

What made The Office so spectacularly successful is hard to put a finger on, but Steve Carell knows what made it so special for him. Fortunately for fans, the Emmy Award nominee says his HBO Max series, Rooster, recaptures the same lightning-in-a-bottle magic under the guidance of Ted Lasso and Shrinking‘s co-creator Bill Lawrence.

In Rooster, Carell plays a proud but concerned father and best-selling author Greg Russo. Katie, played by Charly Clive (The Lazarus Project), is a college professor whose personal life is in shambles, and it’s beginning to affect her work. When Greg is invited to speak at the university, he realizes his status could be an opportunity to help save Katie’s career, and jumps at the chance to be his daughter’s hero again.

While talking with Nemiroff, Carell and Clive discuss how Rooster‘s talented ensemble cast creates a vibe similar to The Office‘s “all for one” energy. They talk about the moments throughout filming when they found their own unique ways into their characters, with Lawrence’s encouragement, and the costars, like Annie Mumolo (The Idea of You) and Rory Scovel (Physical), who took their parts to the next level. Carell also reveals a very impressive moment from set that we’ll sadly never see on screen. Check out the full conversation in the video above, or in the transcript below.

Steve Carell Says ‘Rooster’s “Vibe Is Really Similar” to ‘The Office’

He credits this lightning-in-a-bottle energy to creator Bill Lawrence, the crew, and the ensemble.

PERRI NEMIROFF: Steve, I’ll start with a question for you about general casting on this show because I was reading some quotes about it and how you explained that the Rooster ensemble had a little bit of a similar vibe to the ensemble in The Office. So I was wondering, what was that similarity, and what’s the first thing you saw happen on set that signaled to you the Rooster team had that extra-special group attached?

STEVE CARELL: Well, I attribute the success, in my opinion, of the ensemble to Bill Lawrence. Much in the same way that Greg Daniels was instrumental in casting The Office, I think Bill Lawrence has a really good eye, not just for talented people, but for good, nice people, kind people who would potentially get along with each other. I think Bill did the same thing. I think everyone that he cast genuinely wanted to be part of an ensemble and wanted to support one another and wanted it to be the best show.

These are all the things that we felt on The Office. No one was more important than anybody else. Everybody was just part of this group. Cast, crew, writers, everybody just wanted to make it great. And so, in that way, the vibe was really similar.

I like those vibes. I want to see more of them in this industry.

A question for both of you. This comes from something Bill mentioned in another interview. He was saying that when you all did your first table read, he specifically told you, “Within a couple of weeks, I want you all to have an exceptionally greater percentage of ownership over your character.” So, for each of you, do you remember the first moment when that happened, the first moment you thought of something or you did something, and you’re like, “Wow, this character is uniquely my own now?”

CHARLY CLIVE: Oh, I know what mine is! Before I said my line, I said, “Ew,” and then I said my line. Then Bill thought it was kind of funny, and he was like, “Why did you do that?” And I was like, “Because that to me, if I’m embarrassed, I’d be like, ‘Ew.’” It was something that Greg said, and my instinct was to say, “Ew!” He was like, “Oh, that’s interesting. That’s how Katie shows embarrassment,” and he found it funny. I was like, “Oh, okay, great! That’s funny.” I didn’t realize that was going to happen that way, and it was great.

He was very open to if I had suggestions or if I felt like I wanted to talk, or have ideas about things. Bill just loves to play. He was like, “Okay, great. And then what about this? What about this?” He’s very, very “Yes, and.”

Katie at a lectern in a classroom, pointing at someone.

CARELL: Almost instantly, really, everybody was taking ownership. The fact that he said that at the first table read really set a tone, and it all starts from the top. That culture starts with him and the fact that he was saying, “This is yours. This is all of ours, so make it yours, and add to it or subtract, or let’s talk about stuff if it’s not working for you.” And he was true to his word. He never held us to anything that they had written.

The other side of it is that the scripts were great. They were all really funny and heartfelt, and felt lived-in. But within that, just being able to have options and be able to play and being able to try to make each other laugh, that’s another thing that was similar to me in terms of those two experiences. It’s got to be fun. That makes it less work. It’s fun for everybody. It’s fun for the crew, too, to not really know what’s going to happen this take. So, everyone’s sort of in it every time. It’s not just going through the motions.

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Annie Mumolo Is a ‘Rooster’ Scene-Stealer

“I knew, but I don’t think what a lot of people knew going in was that there’s also an enormous amount of depth to her as an actor.”

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I’ll build on that a little bit because I love forcing actors to give their costars flowers. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I do want to tease how good everybody around the two of you is in this show. Can you each tell me something you saw another actor do on the Rooster set that would make you want to tell a potential viewer, “You think you know what they’re capable of, just wait until you see what they do on our show?”

CARELL: Well, the first person that comes to mind is Annie Mumolo.

CLIVE: Me too!

CARELL: Who everybody knows is a super funny person. I knew, but I don’t think what a lot of people knew going in was that there’s also an enormous amount of depth to her as an actor. This crazy character she plays can turn on a dime and break your heart in the most grounded, real way, while at the same time doing the most fantastically funny things. Really, it’s masterful.

But that’s just one example. They’re across the board. The people who play the students in the show, a lot of them, right at first, might have been a little intimidated. It’s a new environment, and they may not be as experienced as some of the older actors, but within hours, almost, they were feeling that vibe. They were able to start taking ownership of their own roles and making them their own and improvising. Incredibly funny! So, it’s really across the board. There are 100 different examples I could give.

CLIVE: I thought of Annie first, too, because Annie also can make a facial expression. Annie, without saying anything, just a simple facial expression, can really make you break character. I didn’t get to do that much with Annie, but I sort of begged to, and Bill was like, “We’ll find a place for you guys to interact.” And it was one of the harder days because I find her so hilariously funny, and every take she did something completely different, which is so much fun.

But lots of people are like that. I’d also like to say a special mention to Rory Scovel, who was just exceptionally funny. Sometimes he’d be like, “Oh, I’ve got this good idea for a joke,” and then sometimes he’d sort of set you up for an open goal that you didn’t realize was there. He always had such a great energy. But everybody did.

CARELL: That’s the other part of it, is that people weren’t thinking about just their own performance. People did want to set other people up. That’s another thing that reflects my experience on The Office. It was all for one. It was, “Let’s share it. This is all of ours.” And I think that shows are better when that happens, when you’re sharing it.

I’ll end on a somewhat silly question, because I’m obsessed with you throwing the pennies into the jar, and there’s also a particular episode where there’s some good college party games. For each of you, what particular college party game do you either think you would be the best at, or maybe you were the best at?

CLIVE: Beer pong for me.

CARELL: I was pretty good at beer pong, I think.

Are you actually throwing the pennies into the jars or is that movie magic?

CARELL: I mean, I didn’t hit all of them, for sure, but the ones that you see, I got. And you know the one with the ping pong ball, where I turn around and throw it?

No way!

CARELL: That went in, but they didn’t have it on camera. I swear that actually happened.

I’m going to choose to believe you even without the proof.

CARELL: It kills me that they didn’t because I did it! But you never know. The first take, I did it, and it went right in, and I felt the whole crew went, “Oh my god!” We could have never used it because they were all screaming. [Laughs]

‘Rooster’ Is a “Hall of Fame” of Talent

Fans will no doubt be falling in love with this cast, as we did with Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and more.

In addition to talking with Carell and Clive, Nemiroff also had the opportunity to speak with Scrubs alum John C. McGinley, who plays Dean Walter Mann in Rooster, and Lauren Tsai (Legion), who plays Sunny, the grad student that Katie’s husband and colleague, Archie (Ted Lasso‘s Phil Dunster), cheats on her with.

During their conversation, Tsai explains what it’s like to go from a tonally varied series like Legion to a Bill Lawrence comedy, saying, “I feel like I’m acting for the first time.” McGinley, a fan favorite on Scrubs as the lovably grouchy Dr. Perry Cox, also shares how he knew Lawrence had done it again with the Rooster ensemble, calling their cast, from Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson) to Dunster, a “hall of fame” of talent. To dig into how special this cast is, they each share moments from standout castmates, reveal the magic behind the truth barrel, the seemingly easy “human” things that are trickiest to act out, and more. Check out the video above for the full interview.

Rooster debuts on March 8, available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes premiere every Sunday.

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Celebrity Hairstylist Travis Ogletree’s Golden Rules for Shiny, Sun-Kissed Locks All Summer Long

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Celebrity Hairstylist Travis Ogletree’s Golden Rules for Shiny, Sun-Kissed Locks All Summer Long

Bright, glossy hair is always in demand during the summer, but between heat, humidity, chlorine, and sun exposure, the season can also be one of the toughest times to maintain strong strands.

So, what does it take to achieve lustrous, hydrated, and polished hair while avoiding dryness, frizz, and oil? Luckily, celebrity hairstylist Travis Ogletree is sharing his golden rules with ET.

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The hair expert, whose clients include Shay Mitchell, Lana Del Rey, Miranda Kerr, January Jones and more, is known for creating effortless California-inspired color that looks like it was earned after a long weekend at the beach. But according to Ogletree, maintaining that lived-in look takes more than just sunshine.

According to Ogletree, a clean scalp is the foundation of healthy hair, and the key to preventing greasy roots during the warmer months.

“Apply conditioner to your ends before you shampoo your hair. Then, make sure you count a full 100 when you massage your scalp. Most of the time, we think we’re washing our hair for a lot longer than we actually are. If you’re not getting that sudsing ingredient in the shampoo to work, you’re not removing excess oils.”

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To stretch your wash day a little longer as temperatures rise, he suggests going in for a second round.

“To take it up a notch, do a double cleanse or use a detox shampoo like the K18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo.”

Once you’ve eliminated any buildup, it’s equally important to replenish moisture, especially if you’re spending time in the pool or ocean.

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“People want to go brighter for the summer, but are also swimming more, which can lead to extra dryness. You can combat that by using the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask because it’s made for all hair types, including fine hair. Put it on at least once a week while you’re showering or on freshly washed hair. You can even leave it on and do a chic look with a Sophie Buhai or Crown Affair clip,” he says.

Whether you’re embracing your natural texture or going for a sleek blowout, the goal is to secure radiance without weighing the hair down.

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“I love the RŌZ Milk Hair Serum, the REHAB. Hair Milk Conditioning Heat Protection Spray, or the Davines OI All In One Hair Milk mixed with the Davines OI Hair Oil and Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid. They’re all lightweight but hydrating and give a little bit of hold,” Ogletree notes.

And for an even smoother finish, he recommends reaching for the ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush.

“It’s especially great for summertime because it recirculates airflow instead of blowing out heat, which helps create incredible shine because there’s less friction on the hair.”

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Then comes the final touch.

“After you’re done, spray the Cécred Flexible Hold Hairspray. It smells so good and makes me want to buy a candle with the same fragrance,” he shares.

But hair isn’t the only thing that deserves a little summer love.

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“A good SPF is essential because although we may want to be bronzed, we can also be protected. To avoid getting your scalp sunburned, apply the Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Defense Sunscreen Stick on your part line and otherwise, wear a hat,” he notes.

For those looking to carry that sun-kissed effect beyond their tresses, Ogletree also loves the Dolce Glow Self-Tanning Mist and the Victoria Beckham Beauty Colour Wash Bronze Water Tint.

The payoff? Silky locks paired with a natural-looking glow from head to toe, all without overdoing it in the sun.

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Which means that by the time you’re sitting in Ogletree’s chair at his Treehouse Studio in Los Angeles, California this fall, your mane may need far less upkeep than you think.

“People are surprised that they just need a toner to go over their blonde, a Moroccanoil Color Calypso Gloss to get them to their desired shade, or a professional K18 treatment to rebuild the structure of the hair after it’s been compromised.”

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Cillian Murphy-Led WWII Epic Crushed by New Biopic at the Box Office

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Studios will begin clearing the runway for director Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey in July — the filmmaker’s contract reportedly forbids a major release from Universal in the run-up to and in the aftermath of The Odyssey‘s debut. The epic is Nolan’s most ambitious film yet, and reportedly also his most expensive. He was already operating in a league of his own as far as creative freedom in Hollywood is concerned, but his Best Picture and Best Director wins at the Oscars a couple of years ago have pushed him into uncharted territory of creative leverage at this scale. The Odyssey reportedly comes with a $250 million production budget, with hundreds of millions committed to a globe-spanning promotional campaign. It is virtually impossible for the movie to underperform at the box office come July. But Nolan was recently hit with a rather ill-timed blow.

With mere weeks to go before The Odyssey‘s release, Nolan’s Oscar-winning Oppenheimer was overtaken at the domestic box office by the most controversial blockbuster of 2026. Oppenheimer, which was based on the life and times of the nuclear physicist who created the atomic bomb during World War II, emerged as the top-grossing biopic of all time during the course of its phenomenal box office run in 2023. It grossed around $320 million domestically and $975 million worldwide, against a reported budget of $100 million. The film has now been overtaken at the domestic box office by the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.

Who’s Your Perfect Classic Rock Band?

Classic Rock Personality QuizWho’s Your PerfectClassic Rock Band?A Personality Quiz · 10 QuestionsFive legendary bands. One perfect match. Answer 10 questions about your personality, attitude, and taste to find out which classic rock icon you truly belong with. Are you raw power, rolling swagger, operatic drama, thunderous riffs, or timeless melody?

⚡AC/DC

👅Rolling Stones

🤘Metallica

👑Queen

🎸The Beatles

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How do you walk into a room?Choose the answer that feels most like you.

ALike a freight train — loud, fast, and everyone knows I’ve arrived.BWith a slow, cool swagger — I take my time and own every step.CHead down, focused — I’m here for a purpose and small talk isn’t it.DWith total confidence and a flair for the dramatic — all eyes on me.EWarmly and curiously — genuinely excited to see what and who is here.

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What does your ideal Friday night look like?

ALoud bar, cold beer, cranked jukebox — the louder the better.BA smoky club, good company, and doing whatever feels right in the moment.CIntense concert or staying in with headphones — nothing in between.DSomething theatrical — a show, a dinner party, an experience worth remembering.EHanging with close friends, maybe making music, keeping it relaxed and genuine.

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What’s your philosophy on keeping things simple vs. complex?

ASimple is king. A great riff repeated perfectly beats any amount of cleverness.BKeep it loose and bluesy — the groove matters more than technical perfection.CGo deep and dark — I want layers, tension, and something that hits hard.DWhy not both? Elaborate arrangements and hook-driven anthems can coexist.ECraft every detail — a perfect melody is the result of countless small choices.

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How would your friends describe your personal style?

ANo-frills, no-nonsense — jeans, a t-shirt, and ready to go.BEffortlessly cool — slightly dishevelled in a way that somehow always works.CDark and deliberate — black is a lifestyle, not just a colour.DBold and expressive — fashion is a form of performance for me.EClean and classic — timeless over trendy, always put-together.

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How do you want to be remembered?

AAs someone who never let the energy drop — relentless, loud, and alive.BAs someone who lived fully and on my own terms, unapologetically.CAs someone who was brutally honest and made music that meant something real.DAs someone who transcended genres, boundaries, and expectations entirely.EAs someone who changed the world — and left it genuinely better than I found it.

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What kind of crowd do you want around you?

APeople who are there to have a blast — no pretension, just pure fun and noise.BA mix of rebels and free spirits who don’t take themselves too seriously.CA loyal, passionate crew who are all in — intensity over numbers every time.DEveryone — I want to unite people who wouldn’t normally be in the same room.EPeople who appreciate craft and feel genuinely connected by the music.

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If you were writing a song, what would it be about?

AHaving a good time, turning it up, and not overthinking it.BStreet life, desire, and the rawness of being human.CAnger, grief, war, or the darker side of the world — music as a weapon.DSomething epic and emotional — love, loss, triumph, or pure fantasy.ESomething personal and universal at once — a feeling everyone can recognise.

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What’s your secret to staying relevant over time?

ANever change the formula — if it works, it works. Consistency is everything.BStay hungry, stay dangerous, and always keep a bit of that rebellious edge.CEarn respect through dedication — the work and the live show speak for themselves.DReinvent constantly — never let anyone put you in a box or predict your next move.EWrite songs so good they can’t be ignored, in any decade, in any context.

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You’re playing to 80,000 people. What does your performance look like?

AA wall of sound and sweat — pure, unfiltered energy from first note to last.BLoose, cool, and dangerous — every song feels like it might fall apart but never does.CBrutal precision — tight, powerful, and leaving no one unmoved.DA full spectacle — lights, costumes, vocal acrobatics, and total theatrical command.EWarm, joyful, and tight — the crowd singing every word back at you.

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Pick the word that best sums up your relationship with rock music.This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully.

ARaw — stripped back, high-voltage, no frills.BRolling — fluid, dangerous, built on blues and attitude.CHeavy — powerful, honest, uncompromising.DMajestic — theatrical, boundary-defying, unforgettable.ETimeless — melodic, human, built to last forever.

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Your ResultYour Perfect Band Is Revealed
Based on your personality, energy, and taste, the classic rock band that matches your soul is…

⚡ AC/DC
You are pure, undiluted rock energy. You don’t need tricks, trends, or theatrical gimmicks — you have something more powerful: a riff that hits like a thunderbolt and an attitude that never wavers. Like AC/DC, you understand that simplicity executed with absolute conviction is its own form of genius. You’re the person in the room who doesn’t overthink it, doesn’t pretend, and never turns the volume down. The highway to hell is a state of mind — and you’ve been on it since day one.

👅 The Rolling Stones
You’ve got swagger that can’t be taught. Rooted in the blues and soaked in street-level attitude, you move through life with a loose, dangerous elegance that draws people in without ever trying too hard. Like the Stones, you’ve seen it all, done most of it, and somehow look better for it. You’re not chasing perfection — you’re chasing truth, groove, and that electric moment when everything clicks. Can’t always get what you want? You tend to get it anyway.

👑 Queen
You are magnificent, and you know it — not from arrogance, but from an unshakeable sense of self that has never needed anyone’s permission. Like Queen, you defy every category people try to place you in. You blend the epic with the intimate, the operatic with the anthemic, the serious with the playful. You live boldly, love fiercely, and perform every aspect of your life as though the whole world is watching. Because sometimes it is. We are the champions — and so are you.

🎸 The Beatles
You have the rarest of gifts: the ability to make something that feels both deeply personal and universally human. Like The Beatles, you’re a natural connector — someone whose warmth, curiosity, and creative instincts draw people together across every divide. You believe in melody, in craftsmanship, and in the quiet power of a song that says exactly what someone needed to hear. You’ve changed the people around you just by being who you are. All you need is love — and you give it generously.

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Here’s How Much ‘Michael’ Has Grossed in a Month and a Half at the Box Office

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael follows the iconic pop star’s early life and career, but stops short of addressing (or acknowledging) the many concerning allegations made against him. In its sixth weekend of release, when the market was dominated by Backrooms and Obsession, Michael moonwalked toward the $350 million milestone domestically. It has now grossed roughly $340 million stateside and nearly $850 million worldwide, against a budget that reportedly ballooned to $200 million because of production difficulties. Unlike the critically acclaimed and universally admired Oppenheimer, Michael has been more divisive. It holds a 38% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “While Jaafar Jackson’s smooth moves bring the King of Pop to uncanny life, this musical biopic mostly plays like a ‘greatest hits’ album that could’ve benefited from including liner notes to give actual insight into the icon.” However, the film’s “Verified Hot” 97% audience score should leave no room for doubt where the public stands on its portrayal of the King of Pop. A sequel is in the works. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Muscles, Midgets, And Skeletons Collide In The Most Controversial Fantasy Film Ever Made

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Muscles, Midgets, And Skeletons Collide In The Most Controversial Fantasy Film Ever Made

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In case the rise of everything from Stranger Things to synthwave didn’t tip you off, ‘80s kids are really having a moment right now. Every beloved childhood property just keeps coming back to the big screen, including Ghostbusters, Transformers, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. One franchise that just keeps getting revised is Masters of the Universe, whose heroic He-Man serves as the ultimate icon of masculinity and strength. The original show already had one animated spinoff and one anime-flavored reboot before Netflix brought the franchise back to life with two different cartoons. Now, He-Man’s latest live-action movie is about to premiere, and early buzz proves that this IP still has the power.

With the new movie about to hack and slash its way into theaters, now is the perfect time to revisit the original Masters of the Universe movie from 1987. It’s a film that gets a bad rap from genre fans because of some obvious flaws: there’s not enough action, not enough Eternia, and He-Man actor Dolph Lundgren’s heavily accented voice is hilariously bad. If you can look past that, though, this film has plenty to love, including amazing costume designs, fun dialogue, and a stunning performance from Skeletor actor Frank Langella. Throw in early roles for two of the biggest stars of the ‘90s, and you have plenty of reasons to revisit this underrated film.

When He Holds Aloft His Magic Sword

The plot of Masters of the Universe begins with Big Bad Skeletor finally winning: he captures Castle Grayskull and imprisons its guardian, the Sorceress. Once he fully drains her powers, he’ll be able to rule the entire universe. He-Man and his allies mount a desperate attack on the castle, but they are forced to flee to Earth thanks to their new buddy Gwildor’s invention: the cosmic key. Skeletor’s forces pursue them to Earth, eager to retrieve the cosmic key that threatens to foil their plans for universal domination. But with the help of some newfound allies, He-Man might just discover the secret to saving countless worlds from the forces of darkness.

When Masters of the Universe came out, it was considered a mixed bag by fans of the iconic ‘80s cartoon. That cartoon was set entirely on Eternia, so it was disappointing to see the movie set almost entirely on Earth. It was also weird to see strange new villains taking the place of familiar characters; instead of Mer-Man or Try-Klops, we get new baddies that include a robot lizard, a pirate with a sword obsession, and a generic monster man with hair straight out of The Righteous Gemstones. There were also plenty of deviations from the lore, including the fact that He-Man does not have his Prince Adam secret identity.

Beyond these foibles, though, there’s plenty to love, and Masters of the Universe is glorious ‘80s B-movie schlock in its purest form!

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

What’s so good about this hated fantasy movie? For one thing, Dolph Lundgren. Yes, his accent is atrocious, but that lends the movie a superpowered dose of goofy charm. Like, you know how fun it is in Rocky IV when Lundgren goes, “If he dies, he dies?” Well, Masters of the Universe is filled with even stupider dialogue, and it becomes infinitely funnier coming out of Lundgren’s mouth. Plus, he certainly looks the part: He-Man was originally inspired by Conan the Barbarian, and Lundgren looks nearly as impressive here as Arnold Schwarzenegger did in the ‘80s Conan films. The combo of muscles and silly accent transforms this He-Man into something weirdly compelling: the ultimate himbo.

Other performers are equally captivating. Like, it was sad that Orko didn’t make an appearance in here, but little man Billy Barty’s Gwildor is a suitable replacement, and his performance gives this movie some truly captivating campiness. Meg Foster is the perfect embodiment of Evil-Lyn, a powerful dommy mommy who can chill you to the bone with one stare from her abyssal eyes. James Tolkan is pitch-perfect as a high-strung cop, and if anything, he’s even more unhinged here than he ever was as the uptight principal in Back to the Future. Plus, while their performances aren’t great, it’s fun to see early appearances from two ‘90s icons: Friends’ Courtney Cox and Star Trek: Voyager’s Robert Duncan McNeil.

Spooky, Spooky Skeleton

However, nobody is performing at the same level as Skeletor actor Frank Langella. Instead of leaning into the campiness of the cartoon incarnation, he imbues Skeletor with a pathos and gravitas worthy of a Shakespeare character like King Lear. Basically, Langella didn’t get the memo that this was a schlocky cartoon movie, and he gives a confident and 100 percent locked-in performance whenever he is onscreen. Despite having his face caked over with distractingly weird makeup, Langella is fully committed to being the ultimate villain. In short, it’s wonderful to watch him transform a cackling cartoon villain into someone with the intensity of Alan Rickman in Die Hard.

Beyond the performances, Masters of the Universe also delivers some crowd-pleasing action. Admittedly, there’s not enough of it, and the film would have benefited from more slashing and less yapping. But it’s seriously cool seeing He-Man take on Skeletor’s foot soldiers, whose slick costumes are (thanks to designer William Stout) the coolest sci-fi design since the Stormtrooper. Plus, it’s undeniably awesome seeing He-Man fight with Skeletor onscreen. If you grew up absolutely mainlining the cartoon like I did, seeing your favorite action figures duking it out in live-action is an absolute dream come true.

Masters of the Universe is obviously not a perfect film, but it’s much, much better than its reputation suggests. Quirky performances, killer costume design, and so-bad-it ’s-good dialogue all make this movie worth watching. Just ask yourself: do you like swords and sorcery? Do you like cool villains and hot villainesses? Do you want to return to a time when sci-fi movies didn’t take themselves so seriously? You don’t need a cosmic key to blast to the past. Just hold your magic remote aloft, scream “I have the power,” and stream Masters of the Universe on Tubi. It’s free, leaving you with spare cash for one of the finer things in life: action figures, baby!

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Mackenzie Phillips Says Valerie Bertinelli Did Cocaine on Set

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Mackenzie Phillips is lifting the lid on her time as a child actor.

Phillips, 66, recently claimed to Fox News that she and costar Valerie Bertinelli used cocaine on the set of One Day at a Time, the hit Norman Lear sitcom in which they played teenage sisters Julie and Barbara Cooper.

“So, this might surprise you that during lunch break, Valerie and I would drive to my house, get in the pool, drink wine and snort coke,” Phillips said in an interview published on Sunday, May 31.

“But Valerie talks about it openly, so it’s not like I’m pulling her covers or anything,” Phillips continued. “The thing was that … Valerie didn’t have the kind of addiction that I had; she didn’t have addiction.”

“And, you know, so we would do coke together in the dressing room and stuff,” she said. “I just happened to be the one that got caught. And thank God I got caught, you know?”

Us Weekly has reached out to Bertinelli’s reps for comment.

Phillips and Bertinelli starred on One Day at a Time, which aired on CBS, from 1975 to 1984. The sitcom lasted nine seasons and more than 200 episodes.

During her time on the show, Phillips struggled with substance abuse and addiction, resulting in her being fired twice.

Mackenzie Phillips Says Valerie Bertinelli Did Cocaine on Set — Mackenzie Phillips (as Julie Cooper); Valerie Bertinelli (as Barbara Cooper) and Bonnie Franklin (as Ann Romano). CBS via Getty Images

Bertinelli, meanwhile, has candidly discussed her past drug use over the years.

In 2024, Bertinelli said she got into drugs after she “fell in love” with ex-husband Eddie Van Halen. She said the tumultuous relationship “rapidly declined into drugs, alcohol and infidelity. … Nothing that makes you feel loved, wanted and cared for. Nothing that screams ‘soulmate,’ that’s for sure.”

Bertinelli wed Van Halen in 1981. In her 2008 memoir, Losing It, the actress recalled cocaine being part of their nuptials.

“The priest we tapped to perform the ceremony gave us questionnaires so he could get to know us better and offer more personal words. As we filled out the forms at home, we each held a little vial of cocaine,” she wrote. “Now, if you ask me, those are not two people who should be making decisions about the rest of their lives.”

Bertinelli and Van Halen divorced in 2007. The rocker died in 2020 at age 65. He is survived by his son with Bertinelli, Wolfgang Van Halen.

“I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,” Wolfgang confirmed news of his father’s death in an Instagram post at the time. “He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift. My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss.”

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AMC’s 8-Part Dark Comedy Series Is the Perfect Binge for ‘Succession’ Fans

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Tech companies play a dominant role in how news, personal data, and communication are managed, and there is shockingly little oversight of their decisions. Although Silicon Valley was once heralded as a place where innovative startups could change the future in positive ways, it has become associated with the rise of meteoric conglomerates that have increasingly discounted the human experience. The inner circle of these high-earning CEOs and their benefactors was ripe for satire, and The Audacity does for the tech business what Succession did for media empires, with former Succession writer Jonathan Glatzer creating another eerily realistic dark comedy that is ruthless and authentic in equal measure.

‘The Audacity’ Is a Scathing Takedown of Tech Companies

The Audacity is the story of the innovative data analytics company Hypergenosis, spearheaded by the eccentric CEO Duncan Park (Billy Magnussen). Duncan is temperamental, argumentative, and potentially a genius, and has managed to achieve a breakthrough in tracking individualized information that could attract the interest of significant clients. At the same time, Duncan confides in his therapist JoAnne Felder (Sarah Goldberg), who has a tormented private life of her own due to a strained relationship with her husband Gary (Paul Adelstein) and her socially awkward son Orson (Everett Blunck), who suffers from severe health issues. The Audacity is grounded in the idea that those who have power over technology are guided by luck, instinct, and emotion. It’s a notion that can be both terrifying and hilarious.

The Audacity is clear to point out the ethical grey zone that all of its characters are dealing with, as the series considers the dubious impact of mining personal data. There are intimate discussions about what the ramifications of Hypergenosis’ collection of information might have, but the characters are never concerned with the legitimate consequences for those who are analyzed; Duncan is waging a public relations war to appear stable, and he’s also forced to combat any legal concerns that could limit his capacity to grow the company. It’s both a blessing and a curse that Duncan is mostly honest about his intentions, as he does not attempt to mask his selfishness in the same way that some of his rival CEOs do. The Audacity is most similar to Succession in how it shows that the wealthy seem to exist in a completely different reality from everyone else; Duncan is so used to getting what he wants that he can only act like a spoiled child when things don’t go his way.

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Stick with these unlikable characters.

Although it’s easy to draw parallels between Duncan and prominent tech leaders who are frequently in the news, The Audacity has a rich ensemble of complicated characters, none of whom are traditionally “likable.” Goldberg’s performance is refreshing because it’s one of the rare instances in which television depicts therapy as a profession held by fallible human beings, rather than emotionally unavailable geniuses who are completely flawless. The power that JoAnne has over Duncan is fascinating because she can offer him an opportunity to work through his problems and receive feedback, which he can’t do with any of the subordinates who fear him. The situation is complicated by JoAnne’s other client, Carl Bardolph (Zach Galifianakis), whose approval Duncan desperately seeks. The tension between the trio is intimate without ever being romantic, and it’s fascinating to see how their relationships are built up through missed phone calls, insufficient sessions, and unresolved arguments.

‘The Audacity’ Has Some of 2026’s Best Acting

The Audacity isn’t suited for those who don’t enjoy “cringe comedy,” as the series doesn’t shy away from how awkward it is for these figures to retain their personas. That many of the characters’ children attend the same school makes the situation even more prickly, as wealthy parents have a way of fueling their ambitions through their children. While The Audacity raises serious concerns about how decisions that impact millions are determined by a select group of people, the characters aren’t depicted as caricatures and are, at times, given genuinely sympathetic moments. Orson is a particularly endearing character because he isn’t given any support from his mother, making for a difficult situation when he begins to fall for his classmate Jamison (Ava Marie Telek). Even Duncan is afforded some empathetic moments, with one twist near the show’s conclusion tragically revealing his insecurities, resulting in the best performance of Magnussen’s career.

The Audacity is a series that moves quickly to establish its world, but it has tremendous potential to get even better, which makes it all the more exciting that it’s already been renewed for Season 2. The season ends by starting a conversation about privacy that is bound to grow even more relevant in the months to come, especially since Glatzer seems to have his finger on the pulse as to what’s going on in the news cycle. There are also characters like Simon Helberg’s Martin Phister, a peculiar scientist with AI obsessions, who are bound to be more developed when they are afforded more screen time and dedicated storylines. Succession started small before becoming a phenomenon, and it’s easy to envision The Audacity following the same trajectory.

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Euphoria Officially Ends With Season 3 as HBO Confirms Series Finale : Coastal House Media

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A newly leaked toy description for Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have revealed one of the film’s biggest story details, and it could spell trouble for both Peter Parker and Bruce Banner.

While Marvel and Sony have already confirmed that Mark Ruffalo will return as Bruce Banner in the upcoming Spider-Man sequel, new merchandise details suggest Hulk’s role may be far more significant than fans originally expected.

According to information tied to a leaked toy line, Banner is reportedly using a device designed to suppress his Hulk transformations. However, when the technology fails, the Savage Hulk emerges, forcing Spider-Man into a dangerous situation that could become one of the movie’s central conflicts.

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The following details are based on leaked merchandise information and have not been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios.

According to the toy description, Bruce Banner’s attempt to control the Hulk goes horribly wrong when the device preventing his transformation fails. The leak suggests that Peter Parker finds himself dealing with the aftermath as the Savage Hulk returns.

If accurate, the storyline would mark the first major appearance of the classic Savage Hulk persona in years. Since Avengers: Endgame, audiences have primarily seen Smart Hulk, the version of Banner who successfully merged his intelligence with Hulk’s immense strength.

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Hulk figurine. Image credit: Bandai/Marvel.*

The leak could also explain why Hulk appears to have such a prominent presence in early marketing and reports surrounding the film despite Brand New Day being described as a more grounded Spider-Man story.

For Marvel fans, the possibility of Spider-Man facing Savage Hulk is an exciting prospect. While the two heroes have crossed paths in comics, the MCU has never fully explored a conflict between Peter Parker and an uncontrolled Hulk. Such a matchup would instantly become one of the biggest action sequences in any Spider-Man film.

Of course, fans should take the leak with a grain of salt. Toy descriptions are often based on early story drafts, simplified plot summaries, or marketing material that doesn’t always reflect the final movie.

Still, merchandise leaks have a long history of revealing legitimate details about major superhero films, making this one difficult to ignore.

Whether the leak proves entirely accurate or not, one thing appears certain: Hulk’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Daymay be much larger than anyone expected.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026.

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John Oliver Mocks Freedom 250 Concerts as Artists Pull Out

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John Oliver is weighing in on the beleaguered Freedom 250 concert series.

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels and more musicians have pulled out of scheduled performances at the Great American State Fair to celebrate the U.S.’s 250th birthday over organizer Freedom 250’s alignment with President Donald Trump’s administration. The 16-day festival is set to take place in Washington, D.C., between June 25 and July 10.

Oliver, 49, recounted the series of events hampering the concerts on the Sunday, May 31, episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, quipping, “It is a stacked lineup of people that you haven’t thought about since 2009.”

“Honestly, that sounds less like America’s 250th birthday and more like the playlist at Rhonda’s 50th,” he continued. “The only really surprising thing about that lineup is there aren’t special appearances from the ShamWow guy and the Gushers kid whose head turned into a raspberry.”

In a Saturday, May 30, Truth Social post, Trump, 79, called on organizers to cancel the series due to the number of artists who have backed out.

“We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250, instead of having overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring, and yet who do nothing but complain. Cancel it,” he wrote.

McBride, 59, was among those who pulled out of the concert series last week.

“I would like to talk to you and clear the air. I will not be performing at the Great American State Fair on June 25,” she said in an Instagram statement. “I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading.”

McBride said she only agreed to perform after asking “lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states.”

“In my mind, I thought this was a great way to celebrate the states and also bring people together in the way that only music can,” she said. “I saw it as just a bigger version of so many state fairs I have performed at over the years, celebrating community and what makes each state special. Sounds fun, right? Wholesome even.”

“I’ve spent my entire career singing songs about real people with real issues,” she continued. “I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those who have felt like they didn’t have one. It greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I’m abandoning the meaning behind those songs. I assure you that is not the case. I appreciate every single fan who has reached out. I hope to get back to the DC area very soon.”

In a statement on his website, Michaels, 63, said, “Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of. Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable.”

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A newly leaked toy description for Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have revealed one of the film’s biggest story details, and it could spell trouble for both Peter Parker and Bruce Banner.

Spoiler Warning:

The following details are based on leaked merchandise information and have not been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios.

According to the toy description, Bruce Banner’s attempt to control the Hulk goes horribly wrong when the device preventing his transformation fails. The leak suggests that Peter Parker finds himself dealing with the aftermath as the Savage Hulk returns.

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Hulk figurine. Image credit: Bandai/Marvel.*

Still, merchandise leaks have a long history of revealing legitimate details about major superhero films, making this one difficult to ignore.

Whether the leak proves entirely accurate or not, one thing appears certain: Hulk’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Daymay be much larger than anyone expected.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026.

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Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Mystery

Release Date:
August 14, 2026

Director:
David Robert Mitchell

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Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery

Plot Summary:
After a mysterious cosmic event transports an entire suburban neighborhood to an unknown world, a family must survive against strange dangers while searching for a way home.

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Euphoria Creator Sam Levinson Defends Rue’s Finale Death

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Euphoria creator Sam Levinson issued a message to those upset by the series finale by defending that heartbreaking death.

In a segment after the Sunday, May 31, episode of the hit HBO series, Levinson explained why Rue (Zendaya) died from an overdose, saying, “The honest ending is that people like Rue don’t make it.”

Levinson reflected on his own history with addiction — before mentioning Angus Cloud‘s death in July 2025 following an accidental overdose.

“People relapse and they f*** up. They’re not ready to get clean. And they weren’t dying like they are now with the influx of fentanyl into this country,” he explained. “I could say with absolute certainty that if I was going through what I went through when I was younger now then I wouldn’t be here either.”

He continued: “There’s no reason to sugarcoat it. I wanted to tell the story for Angus and for people who weren’t granted a second chance.”

Levinson called the finale “an honest ending.”

“Zendaya’s performance has been so wonderful and layered over the course of these seasons. We fell in love with this character — this girl who was flawed and f**ked up but has a good heart,” he said. “It’s a blessing to work with talented people and people that you love.”

Levinson noted that the show was always building to Rue’s death, adding, “In the end, I wanted to tell an honest story about addiction. I also wanted to tell a story about grief and the emotional turmoil that it can create.”

Euphoria's Nika King Addresses Screen Time Being Cut in Scene With Zendaya — HBO

During Sunday’s episode, Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) killed Rue by spiking the drugs he gave her with fentanyl. The moment happened halfway through the finale, which pushed Ali’s (Colman Domingo) story along as he got revenge on Alamo.

Euphoria premiered in 2019 and originally followed troubled high school student Rue as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The hit HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the episodes to air.

In between seasons, the cast suffered several losses after Eric Dane, who played Cal, died in February at age 53 after a battle with ALS. Cloud, meanwhile, died at age 25 and Levinson dedicated the season to the actor and his character, Fez.

“Some people ask why it took so long between seasons 2 and 3. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost,” Levinson said in at the April premiere event for season 3.

He added: “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”

Levinson said he wanted to honor Cloud, concluding, “I thought that if I couldn’t keep him alive in life then maybe within this show that I can control and keep him alive there. I think the whole thing was to honor him and also I can’t wait for you to see the last few episodes. I think he would be cracking up at his story line. I think he would love it.”

Euphoria is currently streaming on HBO Max.

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