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6 days ago
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'Wednesday' renewed for Season 3
1 of 6 | "Wednesday" has been renewed for Season 3. Photo courtesy of Netflix July 23 (UPI) -- Netflix has announced Wednesday will return to the streamer for Season 3. The news arrived Tuesday, just weeks ahead of Season 2, Part 1's arrival Aug. 6. Season 2, Part 2 will follow Sept. 3. "(Co-creator and co-showrunner) Miles (Millar) and I have been doing this long enough to know that shows like this don't come along every day," co-creator and co-showrunner Alfred Gough told Netflix's Tudum. "It's such an alchemy of writing, directing, acting, crew, streamer, studio and fans. We remain grateful and excited to continue this journey and tell these stories with all of our partners." He said the third chapter of the series will continue to excavate the characters and Nevermore Academy. "We will be seeing more Addams Family members and learning more family secrets in Season 3," Millar told Tudum. Season 2 will see Catherine Zeta-Jones' Morticia, Luis Guzman's Gomez and Issac Ordonez's Pugsley getting more time onscreen, Netflix said. Netflix also released a poster Tuesday that shows Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) holding a crystal ball with the number 3 in the center. "Season 2 awakens in two weeks. Season 3 is the next omen -- already in motion, already inevitable," a caption reads. Season 2 Part 1 arrives Aug. 6. Part 2 premieres Sept. 3. Jenna Ortega's career: 15 images of the Hollywood star Jenna Ortega attends the premiere of "Pete's Dragon" in Los Angeles on August 8, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
UPI
09-07-2025
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Watch: Jenna Ortega must save Emma Myers in 'Wednesday' Season 2
1 of 5 | Wednesday must save Enid in the second season of "Wednesday." Photo courtesy of Jonathan Hession/Netflix July 9 (UPI) -- Netflix is previewing Part 1 of Wednesday Season 2 with a new trailer. The teaser released Wednesday shows the titular character (Jenna Ortega) grappling with a disturbing prophecy after returning to her beloved Nevermore Academy. "During one of her psychic visions, she learns that her best friend and roommate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) will die -- and that she's somehow responsible," an official synopsis reads. Wednesday confides in her mother, Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), who declares, "I will not let history repeat itself." Zeta-Jones told Netflix's Tudum that "one would think" Wednesday and Morticia's relationship would have improved by Season 2. "But one finds that it's a little bit more strained," she said. "So that's always wonderful to play." Wednesday commits to saving Enid "or die trying." The upcoming season will also star Evie Templeton, Steve Buscemi, Isaac Ordonez, Luis Guzman and Joanna Lumley. Season 2, Part 1 arrives on the streamer Aug. 6, while Part 2 premieres Sept. 3. Jenna Ortega's career: 15 images of the Hollywood star Jenna Ortega attends the premiere of "Pete's Dragon" in Los Angeles on August 8, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
UPI
18-06-2025
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Watch: Steve Buscemi shills Nevermore in 'Wednesday' Season 2
1 of 5 | Steve Buscemi plays Principal Dort in "Wednesday" Season 2. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Netflix is teasing the sophomore season of Wednesday with a new clip starring Steve Buscemi as Nevermore Academy's Principal Dort. Gwendoline Christie portrayed the former principal, Larissa, in Season 1 of the series. "Last year, this school, this sanctuary, came under attack thanks to my predecessor, Larissa Weems," he says in the preview, standing in front of a fireplace. "Her repugnant devotion to all things normie was a disaster," he continues. Nevermore Academy is a school for outcasts attended by such students as Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), Enid (Emma Myers) and Bianca (Joy Sunday). "But I relish every opportunity to right her wrongs," he adds. "This year, I'm returning Nevermore to its former glory by replenishing our ranks with a fresh batch of eager young outcasts." Season 2 also stars Isaac Ordonez, Moosa Mostafa, Hunter Doohan, Georgie Farmer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Joanna Lumley, Victor Dorobantu, Joonas Suotamo, Fred Armisen, Billie Piper, Christopher Lloyd, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Hyawo, Jamie McShane, Thandiwe Newton and Heather Matarazzo. The first part of Season 2 arrives on Netflix Aug. 6, while the second half arrives Sept. 3. Jenna Ortega's career: 15 images of the Hollywood star Jenna Ortega attends the premiere of "Pete's Dragon" in Los Angeles on August 8, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Courier-Mail
13-06-2025
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Snow White becomes Disney's worst-performing live-action remake in nearly 10 years
Don't miss out on the headlines from Movies. Followed categories will be added to My News. Disney's Snow White reboot is leaving a legacy it certainly doesn't want, becoming the company's worst-performing wide-release live-action remake in almost 10 years. The 2025 remake of the original 1937 movie opened March 21 in the US and Canada, and has struggled, earning barely $200 million (A$308.5 million) worldwide. The film's page on calls the movie 'officially a flop,' and says its $205.5 million (A$317 million) earnings are 'miles behind its massive $410 million (A$632 million) total cost,' including marketing, production, and other items. The site calls the film's disappointing performance 'a financial blow which few expected to be this severe, especially with the losses already estimated at over $115 million (A$117 million), per Collider.' Pete's Dragon, a 2016 Disney remake of the 1977 film, came away with $143.7 million (A$221 million), $61.8 million (A$95.3 million) less than Snow White. The Snow White remake was not without its controversies, which perhaps contributed to the film's poor reception. Rachel Zegler stars as the titular character. Picture: Disney Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen. Picture: Disney Over three years before the film's release, one A-list actor with dwarfism had Walt Disney Studios reframe how it portrayed the classic seven dwarfs characters. Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage called out the studio for even considering taking a stab at portraying magical dwarfs in the modern era. Speaking on comedian Marc Maron's podcast in 2022, Dinklage stated, 'You're progressive in one way, but then you're still making that f***ing backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together. What the f*** are you doing, man?' Disney then addressed the complaint and said the company would take a 'different approach' to the seven dwarfs. Rachel Zegler, the film's lead actress, faced backlash on social media for comments she made that were critical of the 1937 version of Snow White. 'I mean, you know, the original cartoon came out in 1937 and very evidently so,' Zegler said during Disney's D23 Expo in 2022. 'There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird! Weird. So we didn't do that this time.' Zegler sparked controversy with her comments on the original film and also anti-Israel tweets. Picture: Valerie Macon/AFP Due to the controversy over the dwarfs and Zegler's comments on the original movie, Disney announced in late 2023 it would delay the release for Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs by a full year. It was originally slated to be released in March 2024. Zegler was also vocal about her anti-Israel views. In an August 2024 X post talking about the official trailer for Snow White, the actress wrote, 'And always remember, free Palestine.' She also lashed out at people who voted for President Donald Trump, saying in an Instagram post, 'May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace,' adding, 'F*** Donald Trump.' She later apologised, saying in part that 'Hatred and anger have caused us to move further and further away from peace and understanding.' Disney also scaled back the Hollywood premiere event for Snow White. Variety reported 'the studio won't be rolling out a robust red carpet like it usually does,' and that the dozens of media outlets customarily present wouldn't be. Instead, coverage consisted of house crew members and photographers. Fox News Digital reached out to Disney for comment on Snow White's box office numbers, but did not immediately receive a response. This article originally appeared in Fox News and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as Snow White becomes Disney's worst-performing live-action remake in nearly 10 years
New York Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Snow White' becomes Disney's worst-performing live-action remake in nearly 10 years
Disney's 'Snow White' reboot is leaving a legacy it certainly doesn't want, becoming the company's worst-performing wide-release live-action remake in almost 10 years. The 2025 remake of the original 1937 movie opened March 21 in the US and Canada, and has struggled, earning barely $200 million worldwide. The film's page on calls the movie 'officially a flop,' and says its $205.5 million earnings are 'miles behind its massive $410 million total cost,' including marketing, production, and other items. The site calls the film's disappointing performance 'a financial blow which few expected to be this severe, especially with the losses already estimated at over $115 million, per Collider.' 'Pete's Dragon,' a 2016 Disney remake of the 1977 film, came away with $143.7 million, $61.8 million less than 'Snow White.' The 'Snow White' remake was not without its controversies, which perhaps contributed to the film's poor reception. Over three years before the film's release, one A-list actor with dwarfism had Walt Disney Studios reframe how it portrayed the classic seven dwarfs characters. 'Game of Thrones' star Peter Dinklage called out the studio for even considering taking a stab at portraying magical dwarfs in the modern era. 5 Rachel Zegler reads a book on the set of 'Snow White,' from an Instagram post on March 20, 2025. Instagram/@rachelzelger Speaking on comedian Marc Maron's podcast in 2022, Dinklage stated, 'You're progressive in one way, but then you're still making that f—–g backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together. What the f— are you doing, man?' Disney then addressed the complaint and said the company would take a 'different approach' to the seven dwarfs. Rachel Zegler, the film's lead actress, faced backlash on social media for comments she made that were critical of the 1937 version of 'Snow White.' 'I mean, you know, the original cartoon came out in 1937 and very evidently so,' Zegler said during Disney's D23 Expo in 2022. 'There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird! Weird. So we didn't do that this time.' 5 Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler in a scene from the movie. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection 5 The seven dwarves from the 2025 movie. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Due to the controversy over the dwarfs and Zegler's comments on the original movie, Disney announced in late 2023 it would delay the release for 'Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs' by a full year. It was originally slated to be released in March 2024. Zegler was also vocal about her anti-Israel views. In an August 2024 X post talking about the official trailer for 'Snow White,' the actress wrote, 'And always remember, free Palestine.' She also lashed out at people who voted for President Donald Trump, saying in an Instagram post, 'May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace,' adding, 'F— Donald Trump.' 5 Rachel Zegler, the film's lead actress, faced backlash on social media for comments she made that were critical of the 1937 version of 'Snow White.' ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection She later apologized, saying in part that 'Hatred and anger have caused us to move further and further away from peace and understanding.' Disney also scaled back the Hollywood premiere event for 'Snow White.' Variety reported 'the studio won't be rolling out a robust red carpet like it usually does,' and that the dozens of media outlets customarily present wouldn't be. Instead, coverage consisted of house crew members and photographers. 5 Zegler was also vocal about her anti-Israel views. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Fox News Digital reached out to Disney for comment on 'Snow White's' box office numbers, but did not immediately receive a response. Fox News' Gabriel Hays contributed to this report.
