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Exclusive: On the heels of big box office success with Warner Bros’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, actress Winona Ryder has signed with with WME for representation in all areas.

In the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic, Ryder reprises her role as Lydia Deetz, who as an adult, is still haunted by experiences earlier in life with the mischievous ghost, Betelgeuse. With rebellious teenage daughter Astrid in tow, Lydia finds that a portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened once again.

A muse of Burton’s, who in addition to Beetlejuice, starred in his prior films Frankenweenie and Edward Scissorhands, Ryder’s co-stars in the sequel include Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, and Catherine O’Hara. Following the film’s launch on opening night of the Venice Film Festival, it went on to the second-best September opening in history at $110 million, also registering as Burton’s second highest-grossing film ever, on the domestic front.

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A movie doesn't have to be successful to be a classic. Take "Heathers" — written by Daniel Waters, directed by Michael Lehmann, starring Winona Ryder.

Ryder, fresh off "Beetlejuice," played another death-obsessed teenager. Unlike gothic outsider Lydia Deetz, though, Veronica Sawyer from "Heathers" is in the in-crowd. She hangs out with Westerburg High School's trio of mean girls, all named Heather, but feels disillusioned. So her new bad boy lover J.D. (Christian Slater) convinces her to pull a lethal prank on queen bee Heather Chandler (Kim Walker).

"Heathers" is the template for other biting black comedy teen movies, from "Mean Girls" to "Jennifer's Body." It even inspired a "Heathers" musical! But it only made $1.1 million on a $3 million budget.

Entertainment Weekly's oral history of "Heathers" (published in 2014 for its 25th anniversary) has some explanations for why it flopped. Distributor New World Pictures...

In the glitz and glam of Hollywood, not every actor has a smooth sailing journey, In fact, it can be even more dramatic than the films they star in. For instance, many stars step away from the limelight and fade away with time. Their reasons could be personal, professional, or both. Either way, it doesn’t matter to the audience who only remembers the recurring faces.

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However, some of these stars make a return to the industry after a long hiatus and try to re-establish the spot they once claimed. Some of them were driven by desire, others by a sense of confidence, but regardless of the reason, they surprised everyone! So, let’s dive into the stories of these five celebrities, who shocked us by coming back from their career break.

Cameron Diaz: A Decade of Rebuilding and Returning to the...

It’s been three decades since some of Hollywood’s hottest young actors, as well as an up-and-coming young actress, came together to surprise us with a sensual and thrilling gothic horror flick. “Interview with the Vampire” hit theaters on November 11, 1994, almost 20 years after Anne Rice’s debut novel was published. Read on for more about the “Interview with the Vampire” 30th anniversary.

Rice wrote “Interview with the Vampire” after the death of her five-year-old daughter from leukemia, reworking a short story she had written a few years prior. The homoerotic novel about vampires Louis de Pointe du Lac and his sire Lester de Lioncourt was first published in 1976, with the film rights obtained at that time. After years in development hell, Warner Bros. secured the rights, and brought in “The Crying Game” director Neil Jordan, who rewrote Rice’s script, although she retained credit. Jordan brought together a diverse group of actors,...

This November, Arrow, the streaming service known for its curated cult classics, unveils a lineup guaranteed to thrill horror, martial arts, and niche film fans. Leading the charge are revered Shaw Brothers martial arts epics, a 4K restoration of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, and a slate of cult horror shorts. With releases spanning decades and genres, November’s offerings bring something for every type of cinephile.

Shaw Brothers Martial Arts Classics

Arrow is shining a spotlight on the legendary Shaw Brothers studio, whose wuxia films blend breathtaking martial arts choreography with tales of revenge, honour, and sacrifice. Beginning with The One-Armed Swordsman trilogy on November 4, Arrow introduces a collection of restored titles that include The 14 Amazons and The Lady Hermit, inviting viewers into the world of noble warriors and gravity-defying battles.

Elvira in 4K

Just in time for November’s dark nights, Arrow is resurrecting Elvira: Mistress of the...

Even if you haven’t seen Practical Magic — the 1998 fantasy film starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as cursed sister-witches — you know the “midnight margaritas” scene. It happens shortly after Gillian and Sally Owens (Kidman and Bullock, respectively) accidentally murder Gillian’s abusive boyfriend Jimmy Angelov (Goran Višnjić). They revive an even worse version of Angelov from the dead, kill him again with a frying pan, and frantically cover up their crime. You know, normal witch stuff.

But then things start looking up — at least briefly. The Owens’ aunts, played...

Winona Ryder has had her career ups and downs since she made her film debut at age 15 as a high-schooler who befriends Corey Haim, her bully-targeted classmate, in 1986’s “Lucas.” She reigned as one of the most in-demand film actresses in the ‘90s as she transitioned into more adult roles. Ryder hit an unfortunate speed bump in 2001, after she faced shoplifting charges for stealing $5,500 worth of merchandise from a Saks Fifth Avenue department store. She ended up sentenced to three years of probation, 480 hours of community service and various fines while receiving both psychological and drug counseling.

Ryder took time off from acting between the time of her arrest until 2005, when she appeared in a string of indie films. But her true comeback arrived in J.J. Abrams‘ 2009 “Star Trek” reboot as Spock’s human mother Amanda Grayson. These days, she is best known as single mother Joyce Byers, whose...

Cameos and "Star Trek" go together like cake and ice cream, in large part because celebrities are big fans of the franchise themselves and want a chance to be a part of it. Whether it's superfan Seth MacFarlane, who created the "Star Trek"-inspired series "The Orville" starring in two episodes of "Star Trek: Enterprise" as a Starfleet officer, or classic Dracula actor Frank Langella playing a Bajoran politician on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" because his kids were such fans, it's always great when people just want to be a part of the massive sci-fi franchise. 

For one seriously intense "Star Trek" fan, getting the chance to play a tiny role in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" was more than just a dream come true, it was also a really lucky break courtesy of some good old nepotism. Actor Christian Slater could probably talk his way into a...

Welcome to IndieWire After Dark, where we pick a new theme for our midnight movie programming every month!

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Whether you’re working in the lab late one night or going to your favorite repertory theater after hours, now’s the time to do the Midnight Movie Monster Mash. This October, we’re honoring the Halloween season with a carousel of killers so unusual their beastly mugs would make Lon Chaney quake — and he’s been dead for 100 years.

Ancient beasts predate humans, and monsters have always stalked our campfire stories. But in cinema, the monster movie has mutated into an uncontainable genre behemoth all its own. From B-movie creature features to chilling portraits of serial killers, the terrors of the big screen we choose to call...

[Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for “Jennifer’s Body.”]

Hell may be a teenage girl, but the occult taking over high school halls is nothing new. The 2009 film “Jennifer’s Body,” though, ushered in a new era of “female rage” being shown onscreen. And what better age to capture coming into power than being a teen?

Academy Award-winning “Juno” scribe Diablo Cody wrote the now-iconic feature, with Karyn Kusama (“Yellowjackets”) directing. The appropriately titled “Jennifer’s Body” hinges on how high school queen bee Jennifer (Megan Fox) wields her newfound sex appeal. Sure, she may look like a grown woman on the outside, but does teen Jennifer really know how to navigate adult situations? Not quite.

So when Jennifer sets her sights on seducing the lead singer (Adam Brody) of a band touring through town, it doesn’t totally go to plan. Turns out that the aforementioned rockers want to sacrifice a virgin, and Jennifer lies about having no sexual history whatsoever.

“Sabrina the Teenage Witch” is a certified Criterion title, believe it or not.

The beloved franchise about a beloved occult teen, iconically played by Melissa Joan Hart, is officially amongst the new streaming selections for the Criterion Channel. “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” centered on Sabrina (Hart), a high school student who lives with her two aunts Hilda (Caroline Rhea) and Zelda (Beth Broderick) as she navigates coming into her powers. Her cat Salem (Frank Conniff) also provides snarky spiritual guidance.

The ABC-produced franchise was based on the comic book series that debuted in 1971. The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” show is available to stream on Paramount+ as of 2023.

The 1996 TV movie was a spinoff of the TV series, and was followed by 1998’s “Sabrina Goes to Rome” and 1999’s “Sabrina Down Under.”

Now, “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” joins Criterion’s “Witches” programming for October 2024, ushering in the 40-year anniversary of the Criterion platform.

The Criterion Channel’s at its best when October rolls around, consistently engaging in the strongest horror line-ups of any streamer. 2024 will bring more than a few iterations of their spooky programming: “Horror F/X” highlights the best effects-based scares through the likes of Romero, Cronenberg, Lynch, Tobe Hooper, James Whale; “Witches” does what it says on the tin (and inside the tin is the underrated Italian anthology film featuring Clint Eastwood cuckolded by Batman); “Japanese Horror” runs the gamut of classics; a Stephen King series puts John Carpenter and The Lawnmower Man on equal playing ground; October’s Criterion Editions are Rosemary’s Baby, Night of the Hunter, Häxan; a made-for-tv duo includes Carpenter’s underrated Someone’s Watching Me!; meanwhile, The Wailing and The Babadook stream alongside a collection of Cronenberg and Stephanie Rothman titles.

Otherwise, Winona Ryder and Raúl Juliá are given retrospectives, as are filmmakers Arthur J. Bressan Jr. and Lionel Rogosin.

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When it originally premiered, there was nothing else like Dexter on TV.

Our volatile relationships with antiheroes were suddenly under a microscope, as Dexter analyzed blood spatter at crime scenes while setting up his next victim — those he believed weren’t meted the appropriate dose of justice.

Dexter Morgan was a serial killer, Robin Hood, doing the work law enforcement failed to do.

(Patrick Wymore/Paramount+ with Showtime)

Although Dexter finished its award-winning eight-season run in 2013, the man, the myth, and the legend live on.

He was first revisited with a Showtime original series, Dexter: New Blood, in 2021. If the original series ending didn’t satisfy, Dexter: New Blood proved equally as divisive. Yet, still, we tune in.

Related: Dexter: Original Sin: Can The Christian Slater Spinoff Atone For Its Predecessors’ Misdeeds?

Shortly after New Blood, it was announced that a spinoff focusing on his son, Jack, would take flight.

A little over a year ago, Showtime announced that they were ordering a series – then known as Dexter: Origins, now known as Dexter: Original Sin – that would serve as a prequel series to their popular show Dexter, which finished its eight season initial run back in 2013, then recently came back for a new season (called Dexter: New Blood) that appeared to wrap things up, but apparently didn’t. Dexter: Original Sin went into production a few months ago, and now a first look trailer has arrived online, along with a premiere date that’s much sooner than I was expecting. The trailer can be seen in the embed above, and the premiere date is December 13th on the Paramount+ streaming service, with the Showtime premiere to follow on December 15th.

Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter in 1991 Miami, as a student transitioning into a serial killer in training. When his...

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is bringing some beloved characters back to fans, but the sequel is also introducing a few fresh faces — relatively speaking, considering they might be dead.

Once again directed by Tim Burton, the sequel takes place 30 years after the original, bringing the Deetz family back together for Charles’ death. At this point, Lydia (Winona Ryder) is fully grown with a daughter of her own, who discovers the mysterious remnants of Beetlejuice left in the attic.

We won’t spoil anything here, but we will give you a rundown of who’s who in the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” cast and the characters they’re playing, old and new.

Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) Warner Bros.

The juice is loose yet again, and he’s played by Michael Keaton once more. Keaton is, of course, perhaps best known as Beetlejuice and Batman, but you’ll also from “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “Spotlight” and “Birdman.”

Lydia Deetz...

Patrick Dempsey and Sarah Michelle Gellar find themselves back in the 90s for the new prequel series of Showtime’s hit serial killer show Dexter. Entertainment Weekly has now unveiled exclusive images from the upcoming follow-up. Here, you can see Dempsey’s new look as Captain Aaron Spencer, head of the Miami Metro Police Department’s homicide division. You also get a peek at Gellar’s look as Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief. Both characters are Dexter’s new bosses when he begins a forensics internship at Miami Metro Pd.

Gellar humorously reflects, “It’s funny — I think it’s a different ’90s than what I knew because I was like, ‘I don’t remember this hairstyle.’ But I played a teenager in the ’90s, not an adult in a business environment, so maybe that is how people dressed in the ’90s. Maybe that is how they wore their hair.

Although the film catapulted Winona Ryder to cult queen status, not everyone was onboard with her role in 1988’s Heathers.

The Academy Award nominee recalled that her agent begged on bended knee for her not to take the part of Veronica Sawyer in the “very subversive” teen dark comedy from writer Daniel Waters and director Michael Lehmann.

Recalling the audition process, Ryder said in a video for Harper’s Bazaar, “I wasn’t considered pretty enough, so I went across the street to the Beverly Center, to the Macy’s counter. They had them do a makeover on me. Then I went back and I was like, ‘Please!’

“But my agent at the time literally got down on her knees, she’s like, ‘Please, you’re gonna destroy any chance of a career,'” recounted Ryder.

“But I actually did lose a job right when it was coming out. I...

The sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 classic “Beetlejuice” is generating positive buzz ahead of its September release date. Early reviews have praised the chemistry between original star Winona Ryder and newcomer Jenna Ortega. Ortega plays Astrid Deetz, daughter of Ryder’s character Lydia Deetz. Director Tim Burton says the film explores the relationship between three generations of women in the Deetz family.

In the sequel, titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Ryder returns as Lydia Deetz. She remains enthusiastic about getting to work with Ortega. “We needed Jenna to be born, and grow up, because she is such a great performer,” Ryder stated. Ortega’s performance is reportedly integral to the film. Burton has called her character “kind of the anchor of the film.” The story focuses on Lydia’s journey into motherhood and her daughter Astrid’s skepticism about Lydia’s ability to see ghosts.

Other returning actors include Catherine O’Hara and Michael Keaton,...

Tim Burton fans are always enamored with the dark and twisted world in his films. From the eerie charm of Beetlejuice to the mysterious allure of Wednesday, Burton has found unique ways to capture the hearts of a niche audience. Among his iconic creations, a few characters have become iconic in pop culture, like Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz and Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams.

Jenna Ortega in Wednesday (2022)| Netflix

Both these characters embody a gothic spirit, and even though they come from different narratives, they share more than just their dark aesthetics because they are linked by Burton himself, the creative genius behind their movies. As the upcoming season of Wednesday gets closer, fans are buzzing with the possibility of a crossover.

Winona Ryder’s Appearance in Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Season 2 Makes Sense Winona Ryder in Heathers | credits: New World Pictures

Winona Ryder’s portrayal of Lydia Deetz is unforgettable,...

At the height of her fame in the nineties and noughties, veteran actress Winona Ryder said she missed out on “a lot of parts,” including a starring role in the Charlie Kaufman cerebral romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (which went to Kate Winslet), due to excessive tabloid and paparazzi attention.

“It was such a brilliant script and [director Michel Gondry and I] were at this little restaurant and people kept coming up to me and there was a random paparazzi guy outside, which was kind of unusual for me, but I just remember [Gondry’s] face, and trying to convince him that this isn’t normal, and I know it’s not normal,” she said in a recent cover story with Esquire.

The casting meeting was just one of many opportunities the two-time Oscar nominee said she lost out on because of a media circus surrounding her personal life, including her romantic relationships,...

Winona Ryder became so famous at the start of her career that it began costing her jobs she really wanted because “there was baggage” that came with her being in a project.

The Oscar-nominated actress spoke with Esquire UK ahead of the release of her upcoming film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, during which she opened up about her fame, being bullied after the first Beetlejuice, Stranger Things and more.

Ryder explained she hit a point in her career where she was being pushed to do mainstream blockbusters that she wasn’t particularly interested in. She felt the industry started to associate her with the kind of movie she didn’t want to make. And when it came to the ones she did want to make, her fame began to get in the way.

There was an obsession surrounding her personal life and her love life, and “trying to convince someone to ignore...

Winona Ryder, one of the most successful actresses from Hollywood’s golden age, recently shared her reflections about the challenges faced by modern actors. She highlighted one such instance that caught her attention and expressed her views.

Winona Ryder in Heathers | credits: New World Pictures

In the world of celebrity worship and paparazzi, Ryder offered a fresh take that could evoke some strong conversations about the dysfunction of our society and our need to constantly invade the lives of people who are ‘famous.’

Paul Mescal’s Breakout Moment: The Weight of Fame Paul Mescal in Gladiator II / (credit: Paramount Pictures)

Paul Mescal ,who is now set to appear in Gladiator 2, had his breakout performance in Normal People which catapulted him into international recognition.

The series was an adaption of Sally Rooney’s novel and showcased the young actor in a remarkable role that garnered widespread acclaim. However, in an interview,...

While some actors have been unhappily swept up in the franchise machine, Winona Ryder has consistently been choosy in the parts she's accepted throughout her career. This ability to say "no" was hard won, however, especially when the actor was in her twenties and just coming off of films like Beetlejuice and Heathers.

Before Winona Ryder’s rise to fame and fortune and an impressive net worth of $18 million, her first job was far from the glamorous sets of Hollywood. In a candid interview, the actress revealed several details about herself, but one in particular would be of interest to her followers.

Winona Ryder and Christian Bale in a still from Little Women | credit: Columbia Pictures

Her unexpected beginnings and the contrast of her later achievements in the industry showcase a remarkable journey from a modest start to stardom. Even though her initial work experience was unrelated to her career, she reached heights that only one in a million could.

Winona Ryder’s Humble Beginnings Winona Ryder in Heathers | credits: New World Pictures

Winona Ryder’s journey to becoming a household name started from her early job in a mail room, and she revealed details about the same in an ‘Ask Me Anything...

Ranking a certain actor of director's work by their Rotten Tomatoes scores often throws up some surprises. For instance, Sean Connery's finest film, according to the site, is "Darby O'Gill and the Little People," and Hugh Jackman's actual best performance in 2013's "Prisoners" is ranked eighth on his Rotten Tomatoes page. Oh, and Tim Burton's highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes isn't even a movie he directed. In other words, the ubiquitous Tomatometer is not always the most accurate guide, especially when it comes to comparing an individual's Rt scores in a straightforward ranking.

Sometimes, though, taking a look at an actor's filmography on the review aggregator can highlight some of their lesser known roles — roles which are actually worthy of being at the top of the Rt rankings. Take frequent Burton collaborator Winona Ryder, for example, who first worked with the director on 1988's "Beetlejuice," in which...

Gen X are a funny lot. Generally acknowledged to be made up of folks born between 1965 and 1980. This means Gen Xers were teenagers between the ’80s and the late ’90s. Crucially this also means it’s a generation that grew up without any meaningful internet and no mobile phones, who were used to relying on cinema trips to watch trailers, Blockbuster Video for our weekend viewing and highlighting the TV guide at Christmas.

Streaming services, of course, did not exist so movies we watched at the cinema, recorded off the telly and even potentially owned on VHS (if you were the Queen) became very precious in a way that something you caught on Netflix while you were looking at your phone are not. Every generation has movies that are iconic to them – here’s to the ones that shaped today’s 40-somethings+.

Before Sunrise (1995)

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Exclusive: Beverly Hills-based management and production company, Underground, has bolstered its team with the addition of Aaron Folbe as Manager, Deadline has learned.

Folbe joins after a little over two years at Industry Entertainment, where he served as Lit Coordinator. In his new role, he will continue to focus on supporting and developing the careers of writers, directors, and performers.

Folbe’s new role comes shortly following a major win for his clients Adam and Daniel Cooper, who in June sold their short story “I Used To Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale” to Amazon MGM Studios for feature development, with Ryan Gosling and his production company General Admission attached to produce. Folbe took on the Cooper twins as clients before his time at Industry Entertainment — while serving as an assistant at Artists First — and closed the deal in between his exit from that company and his Underground hire. The...

A little over a year ago, Showtime announced that they were ordering a series – then known as Dexter: Origins, now known as Dexter: Original Sin – that would serve as a prequel series to their popular show Dexter, which finished its eight season initial run back in 2013, then recently came back for a new season (called Dexter: New Blood) that appeared to wrap things up for good… We’ve been hearing Dexter: Original Sin casting announcements here and there in recent weeks, and now Deadline reports that the latest addition to the cast is Amanda Brooks, whose previous credits include Super Pumped, The Birch (pictured above), Christmas Everlasting, Castle Rock, Nashville, Outsiders, and Aquarius.

Brooks will be taking on the role of Becca Spencer, Captain Aaron Spencer’s ex-wife who shares custody of their son, Nicky. On this show, she’ll be sharing the screen with Patrick Gibson of Shadow and Bone...

On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.

First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.

Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.

The Pitch: Cheerleaders Gone… Bank Robbing?

The year 2000 was the New Hollywood of cheerleaders in film. After years of movies in which teen girls with pom poms were reduced to one-note bitches and bimbos, Y2K saw the easy-to-stereotype athletes receive a sudden rush of cinematic respect with Peyton Reed’s instant classic “Bring It On.”

Starring Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union, the story of a rivalry between two cheer squads combined an authentic love for the (extremely grueling) work of cheer captains with fun flirty comedy and a surprisingly intelligent depiction of cultural appropriation.

The cult classic teen comedy Heathers arrives on limited edition 4K Uhd Blu-Ray on 5th August! To celebrate we have a 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray to give away to a lucky winner!

Widely acknowledged as a true cult classic of modern American cinema, Heathers has captured the imaginations of troubled teenagers the world over with its acerbic satire of the sugar coated high school movies of the 1980s…

At Westerburg High School, an elite clique of snobby girls known as “Heathers” reign supreme. Smart and popular, Veronica is a reluctant member of the gang and disapproves of the other girls’ cruel behaviour. When Veronica and her mysterious new boyfriend, Jd, play a trick on the clique leader, Heather Chandler (Kim Walker), and accidentally poison her, they make it appear a suicide. But it soon becomes clear to Veronica that Jd is a sociopath intent on vengefully killing the school’s popular students.

An occasional look at the surprising creative outlets of members of the Hollywood community.

Producer Denise Di Novi has been a fixture in Hollywood since she first arrived on the scene with Heathers, the pitch-black comedy that became one of the breakout hits at Sundance when that festival was establishing itself. She has followed with credits including Edward Scissorhands, Message In A Bottle, James and the Giant Peach, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Batman Returns, Little Women, Ed Wood and many others.

Di Novi will reveal another side of herself when she unveils Portal, an exhibit of her paintings beginning August 10 at the Honarker Foundation Gallery in Laguna Beach. The exhibition runs through September 14.

She is passionate about her art, though she cannot really describe her style, because she isn’t trained in the traditional manner. It is just something that bubbles up and comes out of her.

A little over a year ago, Showtime announced that they were ordering a series – then known as Dexter: Origins, now known as Dexter: Original Sin – that would serve as a prequel series to their popular show Dexter, which finished its eight season initial run back in 2013, then recently came back for a new season (called Dexter: New Blood) that appeared to wrap things up for good… We’ve been hearing Dexter: Original Sin casting announcements here and there in recent weeks, and now Deadline has unveiled a batch of images that give us our first look at a few of the cast members in action! Featured in these images are Patrick Gibson of Shadow and Bone as the young Dexter Morgan, Christian Slater of Mr. Robot as Dexter’s dad, Harry Morgan, and Molly Brown of Senior Year as Dexter’s younger sister, Debra Morgan, and they can be seen...

The iconic dark comedy Heathers is set to make a triumphant return with a limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release on 5th August 2024. This cult classic, which has captivated audiences with its sharp satire and dark humour, will be available through Arrow Films, featuring a comprehensive collection of special features and a stunning new restoration.

Heathers has long been celebrated as a quintessential piece of modern American cinema, renowned for its biting critique of 1980s high school culture. Set at Westerburg High School, the film follows the story of Veronica Sawyer, a bright and popular student who reluctantly becomes part of an elite group of girls known as the “Heathers.” Disillusioned by their cruelty, Veronica finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Jd. Their partnership takes a deadly turn when a prank on the clique’s leader, Heather Chandler (Kim Walker), leads to her accidental poisoning, staged as a suicide.

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In an era where audiences are peddled an onslaught of remakes, sequels, and requels, few attempts at adapting existing works really manage to stand out. That one of these precious few was immediately trashed by critics who didn’t understand it and mismanaged by a company that was too scared to court controversy, is a shame. That show, though you may not expect it, was none other than Paramount’s own “Heathers”, which aired in 2018.

The series, created by Jason Micallef, had the same basics as Daniel Waters and Michael Lehmann’s film of the same name, fixating on a group of students at Westerberg High School in Sherwood, Ohio, and the deeply messy politics and behavior that comes with that. It retained the main crew of three “mean-girls” Heathers, along with the blasé “good person” Veronica and her faux-tortured murderer love interest Jd.

Though similar to its source, it...

Following the news that Shannen Doherty died on Saturday after a nine-year cancer battle at age 53, her Beverly Hills, 90210 co-stars are paying tribute to their late friend on social media.

The 1988 cult classic Heathers gave Doherty her first major role. But it was 90210 that turned her into a star. She was cast on Aaron Spelling’s teen drama in 1990 as Brenda Walsh and remained on the show until 1994.

While friction with her castmates amid her divorce from Ashley Hamilton is partially what caused her exit from the series, her former co-stars detailed their decades-long friendship with Doherty following her passing, shedding light into their dynamic with the actress during her final years.

Jennie Garth described her late friend as “one of the strongest people I have ever known.” She also detailed how strong their bond was despite the fan and media-created rivalry between them during the show. “We...

Shannen Doherty, who starred in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed,” died on Saturday at age 53. She fought a brave and lengthy battle against breast cancer.

Shannon was first diagnosed in March 2015. She had treatment and several surgeries. Doherty announced she was in remission in April 2017.

In February 2020, she revealed that her cancer had returned and she was in stage 4. In June 2023, her cancer spread to her brain.

Shannen’s Publicist Confirmed The Actress Died On July 13th

Shannen’s publicist, Leslie Sloan, confirmed early this morning that the actress had succumbed to her illness.

Doherty had a long and memorable acting career. Shannen’s first role was on “Little House on the Prairie” from 1982 to 1983. She played Jenny Wilder.

Another notable role was in the 1988 film “Heathers,” in which she played Heather Duke, one of the three Heathers.

She starred in the movie with Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. Shannen’s performance was quite impressive.

Shannen Doherty shared she was feeling very “hopeful” about her chemo and survival before passing on Saturday, July 13th, 2024. The actress was getting ready to start a new round and she felt better, with good reason. What exactly did Shannen have to say? Keep reading for more details on her final thoughts.

Shannen Doherty Was ‘Hopeful’ About Survival Before Passing

As Shannen Doherty’s friends and former co-stars are mourning her and honoring the legacy she left behind, one of her last chats has resurfaced. She had a podcast, Let’s Be Honest and she discussed her upcoming chemo treatments. Admittedly, everything was very uncertain as she had beaten breast cancer in 2017. She was initially diagnosed in 2015 but found herself in remission two years later. Sadly, it came back in 2019 and she was in for the fight of her life. It seemed she had no idea what to expect but this time around,...

Shannen Doherty — the star of “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Heathers” and “Charmed,” among dozens of other credits — was a gifted actor who immediately got your attention on screen. Her black hair, green eyes and slightly crooked teeth made her stand out, even as a child: No one looked like her. And then her line delivery, with her forceful, at times awkward cadence, made viewers lean in to listen. Doherty frequently looked pissed; it was easy to think that perhaps she was pissed.

Generation X lost an icon this weekend with Doherty’s death at age 53. She’s the second member of the “Beverly Hills, 90210” cast to die, after Luke Perry died of a stroke in 2019 at age 52. That’s two too many, of course, but devoted listeners of Doherty’s “Let’s Be Clear” podcast, and I am one of them, may be feeling especially confused today, and bereft. I...

Shannen Doherty, the actress whose film and television work resulted in some of the most iconic TV characters of the 1990s, has died at the age of 53 after a long battle with cancer.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” Doherty’s publicist said in a statement to People. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Born in Memphis in 1971, Doherty first rose to prominence as a child actress playing Jenny Wilder in 18 episodes of “Little House on the Prairie.” She continued to build a resume of guest appearances throughout the 1980s before rising to mainstream prominence with her...

Shannen Doherty celebrated for her iconic performances in television classics like Beverly Hills 90210 and Heathers, has tragically passed away at the age of 53 following her battle with cancer. She was first diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2015.

Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, and Alyssa Milano in Charmed (1998) | The WB

Despite her notable achievements in the entertainment industry, which also included memorable roles in Charmed and Little House on the Prairie, and having the opportunity to have worked with the best of the best in the industry, there was one wish that remained unfulfilled throughout her life journey and that was motherhood.

Shannen Doherty Desperately Wanted to Be a Mother Amid Cancer Battle

Shannen Doherty held a deep desire to become a mother for a long long time and was actively pursuing this dream just before she received the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer in 2015. In a candid episode of...

Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in ‘Charmed’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’, passed away at the age of 53 after a long battle with cancer. Her death occurred on Saturday, July 13, marking the end of her fight against a disease that first emerged in 2015 as breast cancer. Despite announcing remission in 2017, her cancer returned and advanced to stage 4 by 2020, with a heartbreaking update in 2023 revealing it had spread to her brain.

Born on April 12, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, Doherty first captured our hearts as a child actress in commercials and shows like ‘Little House on the Prairie’. Her early career also included notable roles in ‘Our House’ and the cult classic ‘Heathers’ in 1988. In 1990, she landed the role of Brenda Walsh in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’, a part that made her a household name. However, her time on the show ended in 1994 amid some controversy and reported disputes with cast members and producers.

Shannen Doherty, one of the most iconic TV stars of the 90s, has passed away following a long battle with cancer. Doherty’s publicist broke the news via a statement to People Magazine, in which she said, “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.” Doherty had been publicly waging a battle against the disease since 2015 when she was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer.

Doherty is best known for her roles in two long-running TV shows. However, she first arrived on the scene playing one of the titular characters in the classic black comedy Heathers, opposite Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. She then starred as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills 90210 from 1990 to 1994, before leaving the show mid-run. After a series of films, including Kevin Smith’s iconic Mallrats,...

Shannen Doherty, the actress best known for playing Brenda Walsh in "Beverly Hills 90210" and Prue Halliwell in "Charmed," has died at the age of 53 after living with breast cancer for almost a decade. The news was first shared with People by Doherty's publicist, Leslie Sloane, who released the following statement:

"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease. The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace."

In an interview with People last year, Doherty explained that she was initially diagnosed with breast cancer, which then spread to her bones. More recently the cancer also spread to her brain and she...

Shannen Doherty, who starred on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed before exiting both Aaron Spelling-produced shows amid conflicts with co-workers, has lost her long battle with cancer. She was 53.

Doherty died Saturday. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015; after treatment and several surgeries, she announced in April 2017 that she was in remission. In February 2020, she tearfully revealed on Good Morning America, “I’m stage 4 — my cancer came back,” then said in June 2023 that cancer had spread to her brain.

“I definitely have days where I say, ‘Why me?’ And then I go, ‘Well, why not me? Who else? Who else besides me deserves this?’ None of us do,” she said.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement to People.

Shannen Doherty, the actress behind culture-defining projects like Beverly Hills, 90210, Heathers, and Charmed, died on Saturday after a years-long struggle with cancer. She was 53.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” Doherty’s longtime publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement to People on Sunday. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The...

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice opened up a whole lot of opportunities for Winona Ryder in Hollywood. However, the film almost cost her another critically acclaimed role in her career. Lydia Deetz was a weird character and Ryder had to ditch her looks to transform into the character. When she met with the makers of Heathers in the new look, they did not initially want her in the role.

Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice | The Geffen Company

She was eventually able to convince them and star as Veronica Sawyer in the film. Beetlejuice was a critical and commercial success, even winning an Academy Award for Best Makeup. While Heathers failed at the box office, it went on to become a cult-classic dark comedy film.

Beetlejuice Almost Cost Winona Ryder Her Role In Heathers Winona Ryder as Veronica Sawyer in Heathers | Cinemarque Entertainment

Daniel Waters wrote Heathers as a spec...

Shannen Doherty, the actress who became a household name for her role as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210, has died at the age of 53. News of Doherty’s death comes after a years-long battle with breast cancer. The actress’s death was confirmed by her publicist in a statement shared with People. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” Leslie Sloane told shared with the outlet. “On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease.” Along with being known for playing Brenda Walsh on the ‘90s teen hit, Beverly Hills, 90210, Doherty was also well-known for her roles in the cult classic film Heathers and supernatural series Charmed. (Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) Doherty appeared alongside Winona Ryder and Christian Slater in the 1988 film Heathers, portraying one of the titular Heathers, Heather Duke. Apart from Heathers and 90210,...

Shannen Doherty, known for her roles on the wildly popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210” and on the witchcraft fantasy “Charmed,” has died after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. She was 53.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress, Shannen Doherty,” Doherty’s publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement. “On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease. The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Doherty rose to fame in 1990 as the fresh-faced brunette Brenda Walsh on Fox’s “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Along with her twin brother Brandon, played by Jason Priestley, the Walshes were the classic fish-out-of-water family that had recently moved from Minnesota to Beverly Hills and were...