Jack Black made a surprise appearance at a screening of A Minecraft Movie, causing an uproar among audience members (after recent warnings from theaters about disruptive behavior at the film). “No throwing popcorn! And absolutely no chicken jockeys!” Black yelled before revealing himself to a round of applause. (Variety)
Aimee Lou Wood clarified that she wasn’t attacking Sarah Sherman when criticizing SNL’s White Lotus parody, explaining it felt “mean and unfunny,” but wasn’t aimed at her appearance. Wood appreciates being mocked in good spirits but found the skit to be punching down. It has amassed 3.7 million YouTube views. (Variety)
Nicky Katt, the actor best known for his roles in Dazed and Confused and Boston Public, died by suicide at his Los Angeles home. The cause was confirmed yesterday. His body was discovered hanging by his landlord on April 8th after being deceased for more than a day. Katt was 54 years old at the time of his death. (TMZ)
Justin Kurzel’s series The Narrow Road To The Deep North, starring Jacob Elordi, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. on April 18th. Based on the Booker Prize-winning novel, the Australian drama follows a man’s wartime experiences and the affair “that sustained him through the darkest of times.” (Variety)
A&E announced the revival of Duck Dynasty will premiere May 28 at 9 pm. Following an eight-year hiatus, the show focuses on the Robertson family’s next generation as they navigate life, business expansion, and family dynamics at their Louisiana homestead. The revival reintroduces familiar faces and showcases the grown kids. (Deadline)
Secretary Of Education Linda McMahon mistakenly referred to AI as “A1” during a recent panel discussion about technology in schools, delighting social media. “Agree, best to start them early,” Kraft Heinz responded on Instagram with an image of an A.1. bottle. “You heard her. Every school should have access to A.1.” (People)
