Month: February 2026

Sony Pictures shared first-look photographs of actors Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson and Joseph Quinn in ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’ from director Sam Mendes.

The casting of Mescal, 29, Dickinson, 29, Keoghan, 33, and Quinn, 32, was previously confirmed during a presentation at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas. In an Instagram post, the first images of the actors were revealed – which shows Mescal portraying Paul McCartney. Keoghan is revealed as Ringo Star, while Quinn sports long hair in his photograph as George Harrison, a Dickinson is seen in a recording studio strumming a guitar, wearing John Lennon’s iconic glasses.

Production has begun on the four films that will each focus on a different band member. Also featured in the cast are Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono, Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd, and Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen Starkey – each of whom married one member of the Fab Four at the height of the band’s fame in the 60s. Harry Lloyd as George Martin, and James Norton as Brian Epstein also star in the cinematic event.

The four Beatles films will each take the perspective of one member of the Beatles as they climb from unknowns from Liverpool in the early 1960s to the biggest band in the world before their breakup in 1970. It’s the first time that the remaining band members and/or their families have given the music rights to theatrical feature films about them.

‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’ hits theaters in April 2028.

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ABC has unveiled the first full trailer for its Scrubs revival, offering a nostalgic return to Sacred Heart Medical Center alongside a fresh batch of new faces.

The preview brings Zach Braff back as J.D., who finds himself once again walking the halls of the hospital where his career began. Returning characters are still on staff, including Elliot (Sarah Chalke), Turk (Donald Faison), Carla (Judy Reyes), and the ever-intimidating Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley). This time around, Cox is struggling to connect with a new class of interns—and discovers he can’t tear into them the way he once did with J.D.

New additions to the revival series include Vanessa Bayer as a hospital administrator, and Joel Kim Booster as a competitive doctor opposite J.D. Phil Lewis reprises his role as the unpredictable Dr. Hooch, while Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi, and Amanda Morrow play the new interns. X Mayo and Michael James Scott join the cast as nurses.

Created by Bill Lawrence, “Scrubs” originally debuted on NBC in 2001, running seven seasons there before moving to ABC for Seasons 8 and 9. The ninth season was introduced as a potential spinoff, “Scrubs: Medical School,” before the series ultimately ended.

The Scrubs Revival series premieres Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with episodes also streaming on Hulu. Watch the trailer – HERE.

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James Van Der Beek, the actor who rose to fame as the star of Dawson’s Creek and later appeared in films including Varsity Blues, has died following a fight with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 48.

The news was shared by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, in a statement posted to Instagram: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”

Born in 1977 in Cheshire, Connecticut, Van Der Beek discovered acting as a teenager and eventually landed the starring role on Dawson’s Creek, which aired from 1998 to 2003 and made him a household name. He later built a varied career in film and television, while remaining close with his former cast mates, which included  Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson.

Van Der Beek publicly revealed his diagnosis in November 2024, explaining at the time that he had been quietly undergoing treatment while prioritizing his health and family: “I have colorectal cancer,” he said. “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.” He added, “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”

The cancer was discovered after a routine colonoscopy in August 2023. Initially unconcerned, Van Der Beek said:  “It was just a change in bowel habits. I thought, I probably need to change my diet a little bit… And then I finally took that out of the diet, and it didn’t improve, and I thought, all right, I better go get this checked out.” He described the moment he received the diagnosis as life-altering, saying the doctor simply told him, “it is cancer.”

Van Der Beek said one of the most difficult challenges was informing loved ones: “Telling people required a lot of energy,” he admitted, noting how hard it was to share the news with his parents, siblings, and children. Support from friends and colleagues, however, deeply moved him: “It was amazing,” he said. “I’m never the person who asked for any help — ever… The way friends showed up was such a beautiful experience — and I would never have otherwise seen how much people care about me.”

In recent months, Van Der Beek was candid about the financial strain caused by prolonged cancer treatment. After his death, Kimberly shared a GoFundMe campaign explaining that medical costs had left the family struggling to maintain stability for their six children.

The actor remained reflective and open until the end. In a video shared on his 48th birthday, he spoke about how confronting mortality reshaped his sense of self-worth. “If I am just a too-skinny weak guy alone in an apartment with cancer, what am I?” he said. “And I meditated and the answer came through – I am worthy of God‘s love, simply because I exist… And the same is true for you.”

Van Der Beek is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their six children: Olivia, 15; Joshua, 13; Annabel, 12; Emilia, 9; Gwendolyn, 6; and Jeremiah, 4, in addition to Van Der Beek’s father and his siblings, Jared and Juliana.

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Taylor Sheridan’s latest series in the ‘Yellowstone’ universe, ‘The Madison‘ starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, will premiere March 14 on Paramount+ The streamer has also released first-look images of the cast, and a more detailed description about the latest entry into the Dutton universe.

The Madison has been described as a “heartfelt study of grief and human connection” and also a “profound love story channeled through a deeply personal family drama about resilience and transformation.” The first season of the series, which follows New York City’s the Clyburns in the Madison River valley of central Montana, consists of six episodes (it’s not yet know how – or if – the Clyburn family is connected the Duttons).

Paramount+ calls The Madison Taylor Sheridan’s “most intimate work to date,” and says that the present-day series will unfold “across two distinct worlds — the beautiful landscape of Montana and the vibrant energy of Manhattan — as it examines the ties that bind families together.”

The debut of The Madison comes in addition to two other present-day continuations in the ‘Yellowstone’ world — the CBS series Marshals will star Luke Grimes reprising his role as Kayce Dutton; and the Paramount+ series Dutton Ranch (working title) will see Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprising their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler.  All three spinoff series’ join the previous two prequel “Yellowstone’ series — ‘1883’ and ‘1923’. The next prequel saga will jump a few decades with the forthcoming prequel series, ‘1944.’

In addition to Pfeiffer and Russell, the star-studded cast of The Madison includes Beau Garrett, Elle Chapman, Patrick J. Adams, Amiah Miller, Alaina Pollack, Ben Schnetzer, Kevin Zegers, Rebecca Spence, Danielle Vasinova and Matthew Fox.

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Authorities in Pima County, working alongside the FBI, briefly took an individual into custody and later released them after questioning related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the case who spoke with ABC News.

The person was stopped and detained during an encounter south of Tucson, and investigators conducted a search tied to that individual as part of the ongoing inquiry. In a post shared on social media, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that deputies had “detained a subject during a traffic stop.”  Officials said the sheriff’s department, with support from the FBI’s Evidence Response Team, executed a court-approved search at a property in Rio Rico, Arizona, roughly 60 miles south of Tucson. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said hours later it had completed the search of the property, adding that the investigation was ongoing.

Earlier on Tuesday, federal authorities released newly recovered surveillance images and videos tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as investigators intensify efforts to locate her more than a week after she vanished from her Arizona home.

The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department shared four black-and-white images and several short video clips showing a masked individual outside Guthrie’s residence near Tucson in the early hours of Feb. 1, the morning she was reported missing. The person is seen wearing gloves, a face covering, khaki pants, sneakers and a backpack, and appears to deliberately interfere with the home’s doorbell camera. In one clip, the individual approaches the front door with their head lowered; in another, they face the camera with a flashlight held in their mouth before obscuring the lens with what authorities believe to be prairie brush.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the footage depicts an “armed individual,” noting that a possible firearm can be seen holstered at the front of the person’s belt. According to investigators, the subject’s actions suggest prior knowledge of the camera’s location. No nearby vehicle is visible in the footage, though law enforcement believes one could have been parked elsewhere on the street. Patel explained that the video had initially been unavailable due to technical issues, including the removal or disruption of recording devices. The material was ultimately recovered from residual backend data with help from private-sector partners.

Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will. She had been dropped off at her house the night of Jan. 31 and was reported missing around noon the following day.  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the doorbell camera stopped functioning around 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1. Additional data showed motion detection shortly afterward, and Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnected from her phone at 2:28 a.m. Her phone and critical medication were later found inside the home.

Despite the release of the images, officials stressed that no suspects or persons of interest have been identified. The individual seen in the footage is currently described only as a subject investigators are trying to identify. Savannah Guthrie has repeatedly appealed to the public for assistance, sharing the FBI’s images and videos across social media. In one post, she wrote, “Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.” In another emotional video message, she urged people nationwide to report anything unusual, saying, “We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help.”

According to reports, a note sent to a local television station demanded $6 million and included a threat against Nancy Guthrie’s life. The FBI, however, has said it is “not aware of any continued communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers,” and confirmed that the latest deadline tied to a bitcoin ransom has passed. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have publicly stated they are willing to pay for their mother’s safe return. In a video alongside her brother and sister over the weekend, Savannah Guthrie addressed those responsible directly, pleading, “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”

The FBI is also offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery or a conviction related to her disappearance. Agents from across the country have been deployed to support the search, and a 24-hour command post remains active in Tucson. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.

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