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Tracy Tormé, ‘Sliders’ Co-Creator and ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Writer, Dies at 64

Tracy Tormé, a UFO expert and son of stylish crooner Mel Tormé who co-created the 1990s series Sliders and was hand-picked by Gene Roddenberry to serve as the head writer on Star Trek: The Next Generation, has died. He was 64. Tormé died Thursday of complications from diabetes in Escondido, California, his sister and brother, […]

Keke Palmer Joins Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM Heist Comedy ‘The Pickup’ (Exclusive)

Keke Palmer will play the female lead opposite Eddie Murphy in The Pickup, a heist comedy Tim Story is directing for Amazon MGM Studios. Murphy is leading the cast that also includes Pete Davidson and will produce along with Story and John David and John Fox via David Entertainment. Charisse Hewitt-Webster of Eddie Murphy Productions […]

Eddie Murphy Turns Up the Heat in Netflix’s ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Teaser

Eddie Murphy is ready to have the last laugh as police lieutenant Axel Foley in the teaser trailer for Netflix’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Hitting the streamer in the summer of 2024, the new movie from director Mark Molloy revives the action-comedy franchise three decades after the previous installment. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F […]

David Alan Grier on Why His Surprise Cameo as Black Santa in ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Reminded Him of ‘Black Panther’

As the Candy Cane Lane premiere red carpet heated up Nov. 28, two publicist elves worked their way down the press line to remind journalists not to spoil the big reveal from the Reginald Hudlin-directed holiday adventure. The Prime Video release, penned by Kelly Younger, stars Eddie Murphy as a recently unemployed man on a mission […]

Events of the Week: ‘Candy Cane Lane,’ ‘Origin’ and More

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Candy Cane Lane, Origin, WIF Honors and Family Switch. Renaissance premiere Beyoncé brought her Renaissance concert film to the big screen on Saturday night with its Los Angeles premiere, attended by a starry list of […]

How to Watch ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Online for Free

Tis the season for holiday movies and one of the most-anticipated holiday movies of the year is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Candy Cane Lane is a new Amazon Original movie that stars Eddie Murphy as a man who strikes a deal with a magical elf in the hopes of winning his neighborhood’s annual Christmas […]

‘Candy Cane Lane’ Review: Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Can’t Redeem Reginald Hudlin’s Bizarre Holiday Comedy

The stars play a married couple whose determination to win a neighborhood house-decorating contest puts them in the path of a vengeful elf.

‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’: First Photo Released of Eddie Murphy Back as Axel Foley

Netflix posted the first photo (below) of Eddie Murphy’s long-awaited return as Axel Foley in the fourth Beverly Hills Cop. The first look shows Murphy’s character emerging with his hands up from what looks like a tipped over parking enforcement cart while wearing his trademark Detroit Lions jacket. The project is the first Beverly Hills […]

Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross Battle Naughty Christmas Elf in Official ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Trailer

Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross and their kids battle a naughty elf, played by Jillian Bell, in the official trailer for Candy Cane Lane. The Prime Video holiday film sees Chris Carver (Murphy) eager to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. On a mission for more decor, he and his daughter, Holly (Madison […]

Eddie Murphy’s Christmas Cheer Turns Into Comedic Terror When His Holiday Wishes Are Granted in ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Trailer

Eddie Murphy is facing off with angry geese, enchanted ceramic Christmas villagers and one havoc-wreaking elf in the first trailer for Candy Cane Lane. Prime Video released the teaser for Eddie Murphy’s first holiday film on Thursday, offering a fuller look at the adventure comedy where Christmas wishes go awry. The film reunites the actor […]

Eddie Murphy’s First Holiday Comedy ‘Candy Cane Lane’ Gets December Release

Eddie Murphy is spreading magical mayhem with his new film Candy Cane Lane. Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, the holiday comedy is set to debut globally Dec. 1 on Prime Video. Alongside Murphy, who is starring in his first holiday movie role, is an all-star cast, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Nick Offerman, […]

Bill Murray, Ben Stiller and 30 More ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Became Movie and TV Stars

From bees, “wild and crazy” guys and cheeseburger-slinging cooks to “Wayne’s World” hosts, Spartan cheerleaders, “two a-holes,” “Californians” and songs about Chanukah, wishing it was Christmas today, chopping broccoli and a gift in the form of a certain body part in a box, Saturday Night Live has featured multiple memorable sketches over its nearly 50-year […]