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Thanks to director Gil Junger, we’re getting our first real heap of intel surrounding the upcoming 10 Things I Hate About Youfollow up, and it sounds … incredibly unhealthy. Recently speaking with Entertainment Weekly, the filmmaker, who helmed the iconic Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles-led original film, teased the new project, which is titled 10 Things I Hate About Dating. Although the “vibe” will be the same, Junger said that the storyline will veer off from the movie that came before it and will, instead of taking on a William Shakespeare classic as the 1999 movie did, modernize Molière’s 1666 play, The Misanthrope. But it’s the description of “not a rom-com,” but “a trauma-bond com” that has our eyebrows raised about the film’s content and overall message.

Walking us through Mollière’s piece, Junger explained it as, “a play about someone who is repulsed by high society and glamor and...

The director of the 1999 teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About Youis developing a sequel trilogy, more than a quarter of a century after the film starring the late Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles premiered. Per People, Gil Junger, who directed the original film, is working on a follow-up titled 10 Things I Hate About Dating, along with the original movie’s producer, Andrew Lazar.

It doesn’t end there, as Junger is proposing that 10 Things I Hate About Dating is just the first film in a sequel trilogy to the movie that also starred Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David Krumholtz, Andrew Keegan, and Gabrielle Union. Junger is reportedly penning the script for the first film with Naya Elle James. Junger’s planned trilogy also includes two more titles called 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids.

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"How do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways?" That's the tagline featured on many of the posters for the 1999 teen classic,10 Things I Hate About You. Based on William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," the film was a fun balance of the playwright's sensibilities and the teen movie boom that exploded during the late 90s. It's one of the best-received films of its kind from that era and is still beloved today, which could be why the film's director, Gil Junger, is confident that a sequel will be successful. In fact, he has ideas that will go beyond making just one follow-up.

During a chat with People, Junger revealed that he is working on a follow-up to 10 Things I Hate About You and is penning the script with Naye Elle James. The director also says that the film's original producer, Andrew Lazar, is on board,...

The 1999 high school comedy, 10 Things I Hate About You, helped usher in Heath Ledger as a new breakout star on American shores. The movie was a modern day retelling of the Shakespeare play The Taming of the Shrew and featured an ensemble cast that also included Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, Andrew Keegan, Allison Janney and Larry Miller. The teen romance film would also become a hit as it opened second at the box office (having gone up against The Matrix) and grossed over $50 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. It would also spawn a TV show adaptation on ABC Family in 2009. Deadline is reporting that the director of the original film, Gil Junger, is now planning to make a sequel trilogy to the 1999 comedy.

The sequel trilogy will also have a nod to the late star, Heath Ledger, who played the school’s rebellious student, Patrick Verona.

A sequel trilogy to '10 Things I Hate About You' is in the works.Director Gil Junger - who helmed the original 1999 teen romantic comedy - is co-writing a script with Naya Elle James titled '10 Things I Hate About Dating', and the movie would be the first in a set of three, with the others titled '10 Things I Hate About Marriage' and '10 Things I Hate About Kids'.The movie hasn't yet been greenlit but the 70-year-old filmmaker teased he, Naya and original producer Andrew Lazar have "some pretty good ideas".He added to People magazine: "'10 Things I Hate About Dating' is definitively in the works as a feature film. We're developing it right now."Rather than a teen-centred story, the movie would focus on an older cast and Gil would love to get Julia Stiles, who played Kat Stratford in the original, involved again.He said:...

Gil Junger, the director of 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), is planning a sequel trilogy with a nod to Heath Ledger.

The teen romantic comedy in which Ledger starred alongside Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Larisa Oleynik became a cult classic, and Junger wants to revisit its universe.

In a new interview, the filmmaker revealed he is co-writing a script alongside Naya Elle James that they have titled 10 Things I Hate About Dating. The film would be the first of three with subsequent installments titled 10 Things I Hate About Marriage and 10 Things I Hate About Kids.

Although the film has not been greenlit, Junger tells People the sequel “is definitely in the works as a feature film. We’re developing it right now.”

10 Things I Hate About You is a modern retelling of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Junger says Molière’s The Misanthrope would inspire his follow-up film.

Julia Stiles’ recital of that emotional poem in 10 Things I Hate About You may have cued the waterworks, but she admits it was never supposed to be that emotional in the first place.

In an interview with Bustle released Wednesday, the actress and director of Wish You Were Here reflected on her breakout role as Kat Stratford in the teen rom-com in which she and Heath Ledger’s Patrick Verona fall in love. In one scene in particular, Stiles’ Kat recites an emotional poem to Ledger’s Patrick in which she expresses her heartbreak and feelings for him as she offers 10 things she “hates” about him.

“In the table read with the whole cast, I kind of just read it without any emotion and I do remember the director saying, ‘She’ll be more emotional next time,’ so maybe that sunk in,” Stiles recalled of the poem scene.

Despite tears not being scripted,...

10 Things I Hate About You star Julia Stiles remembers working with the late actor Heath Ledger on the teen comedy that would change the lives of all the young performers who worked in the film. Decades after they played Kat Stratford and Patrick Verona, Stiles recalls the "energy and passion" of the performer who sadly passed away in 2008 after an accidental drug overdose.

As reported by CinemaBlend, Stiles appeared as a guest on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and spent some of her time reflecting on co-starring with Heath Ledger in the film. Stiles and Ledger played Kat and Verona, respectively, and the couple ultimately became one of the iconic duos in the '90s teen comedy sub-genre. Here's what Stiles had to say about working with the actor who eventually won the posthumous Oscar for his role as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight...

When "10 Things I Hate About You" was released in 1999, it featured a cast of swoon-worthy young stars. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (who wasn't sold on the movie at first), Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, and Larisa Oleynik were the film's core four, but the supporting cast was rounded out by actors like Gabrielle Union, David Krumholtz, Andrew Keegan, and Allison Janney, and everyone delivers a fun performance. The contemporary movie is actually an adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play "The Taming of the Shrew," setting the romantic comedy at a modern high school instead of the olden days. It's about a pretty girl named Bianca (Oleynik) who isn't allowed to date until her uptight older sister Kat (Stiles) is taken; as a result, Cameron (Gordon-Levitt) pays the rambunctious Patrick (Ledger) to woo Kat. Hijinks ensue.

If you're a fan of the classic teen comedy, but you're getting tired of rewatching Kat recite the titular poem,...

It’s the final Friday the 13th of 2024, so you might be expecting a bunch of new horror movies and shows at your fingertips this weekend. The good news? You’d be correct about that.

Here’s all the new horror released on Friday, December 13, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

From director Nicholas Gyeney, the supernatural thriller The Activated Man marks one of the final appearances of horror legend Tony Todd, and it’s now available on VOD.

The cast includes genre icons Tony Todd (Candyman), Sean Young (Blade Runner), and four-time Jason Voorhees actor Kane Hodder, alongside Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You), Vladimir Kulich (Vikings), Sab Shimono (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III), Ivana Rojas (This Fool), and Scott Brown as the ‘Fedora Man.’

In the film, “Ors (Jamie Costa) struggles with the grief from losing his best friend and beloved dog Louis to cancer.

From director Nicholas Gyeney, the supernatural thriller The Activated Man is headed our way this December, and the official trailer introduces us to the Fedora Man this week.

Watch the trailer below and read on for everything you need to know.

The Activated Man will have an exclusive premiere at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on Thursday, December 12th, and will have a weeklong theatrical run in Los Angeles, as well as in Tempe, Az, Huntingdon, Pa, and other cities across the country beginning the following day: Friday the 13th. Two special opening-day screenings in Los Angeles on Friday the 13th will be fan events with Gyeney and star Kane Hodder in attendance to meet fans.

NY-based Stonecutter Media will distribute the film in North America on cable (Xfinity/Spectrum/Cox Cable/Dish Network/Sling TV/DirecTV/Uverse/Verizon Fios/Optimum) and digital (Amazon Prime/Vudu/iTunes/Google...

Independent film “The Activated Man” is set to have its worldwide theatrical premiere starting December 13th. The film explores themes of grief and spirituality through the lens of supernatural thriller. Starring Jamie Costa as a man grappling with the loss of his dog, “The Activated Man” follows his character as he experiences unsettling visions and a blurred line between reality and the paranormal.

Directed by Nicholas Gyeney and produced through his company Mirror Images Ltd, “The Activated Man” has already received critical acclaim on the film festival circuit. It has won around 30 awards total, including top honors for horror/thriller at the Glendale International Film Festival and HorrOrigins Film Festival in Tucson. New York-based distributor Stonecutter Media acquired North American distribution rights based on this festival success.

In addition to its theatrical run starting December 13th, the film will also be available to rent or buy on cable and digital platforms.

Nicholas Gyeney’s supernatural thriller “The Activated Man” will have its world theatrical premiere on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. The film will also have a weeklong theatrical run in Los Angeles, Tempe, Huntingdon, and other U.S. cities.

The cast features genre veterans Tony Todd (“Candyman”), Sean Young (“Blade Runner”), and Kane Hodder, known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees in the “Friday the 13th” franchise. They are joined by Andrew Keegan (“10 Things I Hate About You”), Vladimir Kulich (“Vikings”), Sab Shimono (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III”), Jamie Costa, Ivana Rojas (“This Fool”), and Scott Brown.

The film stars Costa as an everyman grappling with the loss of his dog. His grief triggers unsettling visions, blurring the line between mourning and supernatural forces.

The film is executive produced by Gyeney’s Mirror Images Ltd, with Gyeney and Kelsey Aho serving as producers.

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10 Things I Hate About You is one of the most popular and beloved teen movies and rom-coms of the 1990s, and though it told a complete story, it almost got a very dark sequel that Im glad never happened. Teen comedies and rom-coms went through a great run in the 1990s and early 2000s, and among the best is 10 Things I Hate About You. Directed by Gil Junger, 10 Things I Hate About You is a modern take on William Shakespeares comedy The Taming of the Shrew, set in an American high school in 1999.

10 Things I Hate About You follows new student Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who, after learning that his crush, Bianca (Larisa Oleynik), cant date anyone unless her older sister Kat (Julia Stiles) does, comes up with an elaborate plan with his friend: trick arrogant but wealthy senior Joey (Andrew Keegan) into paying...

Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a likable and sweet teen comedy based on the Archie Comics of the same name. The show aired on ABC from 1996 to 2003, running for 7 seasons and 163 episodes, accruing a large fandom in the process. Viewers loved the coming-of-age elements and the endearing performance from the lead, Melissa Joan Hart, who had previously been on the Nickelodeon hit, Clarissa Explains It All. In the pilot episode, Sabrina finds out she's a witch from her aunts, Hilda (Caroline Rhea) and Zelda (Beth Broderick), on her sixteenth birthday.

At first, Sabrina can only turn various fruits into pineapples, but eventually, she masters her magic powers. Her world of witchdom expands to include the Other Realm (accessed via the linen closet), a guiding spirit called the Quizmaster, an evil twin, quips from the talking cat Salem, and even three different theme songs. Sabrina changes throughout the series, from an...

Josh Hartnett was positioned as a leading man early in his career, but while he was capable of playing a traditional hero, the roles did not always leave room for nuance in character or performance. During this rise to stardom and the years following it, Hartnett has shown more complexity,...

Exclusive: Andrew Keegan is to star in an indie drama series from horror actress Devanny Pinn.

He will play an entertainment titan in The Blvd, which is being worked up as a six-part series set in LA’s hottest boutique public relations agency during awards season.

Keegan’s character will be Jake Flynn, head of a rival PR firm that is poised to depose longstanding celebrity publicist Persephone Reed (Kinmont).

Also starring in the indie production are Chelsea Gilson, Jordi Vilasuso, Vincent Irizarry, Nichole Tom, Adam Huss, Candace Kita and Eric Himel.

The show is currently in production in LA, with Pinn (Camp Lake Pleasant) producing through her Jaguar Motion Pictures imprint from a script from Brandon Slagle and Eric Pereira.

Anyone But You revives rom-coms with nods to Shakespeare, just like 10 Things I Hate About You did 25 years before. 10 Things I Hate About You modernizes Shakespeare's themes, giving Kat more agency and respect while removing misogynistic undertones. The clever screenplay of 10 Things I Hate About You stands out among teen comedies, becoming a timeless classic.

The recently released Anyone But You not only helped revive romantic comedies in the theatrical landscape, but it also looked to the work of William Shakespeare for inspiration in a way that used to make it clear that the 16th-century English playwright had his finger on the pulse of the human condition that would prove to be timeless. Much Ado About Nothing serves as the blueprint for the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell-led rom-com, but it's not the first film of this nature to use one of Shakespeare's plays to spin...

10 Things I Hate About You star Andrew Keegan denies starting a cult called Full Circle, calling it a "cool community center." Full Circle was created as a positive initiative to do good things for the Venice Beach community. Keegan believes that a Vice article about Full Circle sparked the speculation that it was a cult, but he sees being called a cult leader as a badge of honor.

10 Things I Hate About You actor Andrew Keegan has addressed rumors that he started a cult back in 2014. During a recent appearance on Pod Meets World, Keegan denied the allegation to co-hosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle, calling the group, Full Circle, a "cool community center." Keegan is best known for his work during the 1990s and early 2000s, including television shows like Moesha, Party of Five, and 7th Heaven and films including Camp Nowhere, 10 Things I Hate About You,...

Andrew Keegan was one of the many mid-tier teeny-bopper heartthrobs of the 1990s, with roles in Camp Nowhere, sitcom Thunder Alley and, near the end of his popularity in the decade, a smaller role in 10 Things I Hate About You, not to mention spots on quintessential ‘90s TV like Full House, Step by Step and Boy Meets World. The dude had his fans to be sure, but a cult following is taking it a little too far…

Andrew Keegan’s career shift was inevitable – you don’t stay a Tiger Beat cover boy forever – but when it was believed that he was leading a cult in his 30s, no one could have predicted that. On a recent episode of Pod Meets World, the gang asked Andrew Keegan about the rumors circulating that he had launched a cult in California in the mid-2010s. “You mean when I woke up...

On the “Pod Meets World” podcast, co-hosts Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle have often given their guests — many of whom are actors who grew up on TV in the 90s — the opportunity to debunk any headlines about them.

During the Feb. 12 episode, Andrew Keegan was ready to do just that.

“You mean when I woke up one day and I was anointed a cult leader?” he asked with a laugh during the iHeart podcast. Keegan, best known for his roles in “10 Things I Hate About You,” “7th Heaven,” “Party of Five” and for being a “heartthrob” in the early aughts, went on to explain that he moved to Venice Beach in his early 20s, and “got immersed in the culture and the community.”

“There was this interesting group of hippie types, if you will, in Venice. I’m sure if you went on the Westside, there’s definitely a lot of spirituality,...

Nicholas Gyeney and producer Kelsey Aho of Genie Productions are excited to announce that The Activated Man, Gyeney’s deeply personal latest feature, will make its U.K. debut at the Romford Horror Film Festival. The mind-bending thriller will premiere on Sunday, March 3rd at 8:00 p.m. at the Premier Cinemas in the Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford. Said Aho:

We’re honored to join the exciting lineup of films at the Romford Horror Film Festival. We’re excited to introduce attendees of this year’s festival to Gyeney’s deeply personal and thrilling feature film that is sure to leave audiences on the edge of their seat.

Drawing on the universal theme of grief with a twist that Gyeney’s work has become noted for, The Activated Man stars Jamie Costa as an everyman who loses his beloved dog. His grief spurs disturbing visions that cause him to...

"What we visualize, we can actualize!" An early promo trailer has been unveiled for an indie horror thriller titled The Activated Man, from filmmaker Nicholas Gyeney. The film is premiering at the Dances With Films NYC Festival in a few weeks, hence this trailer arriving now just before its big debut. After Ors Gabriel loses his beloved dog to cancer, the shock from the trauma produces strange vision projections that force Ors to wrestle with two possibilities: That his mind has fractured, or that it's actually real... Drawing on the universal theme of grief with a twist that Gyeney's work is noted for, The Activated Man stars Jamie Costa as an everyman who loses his beloved dog. His grief spurs disturbing visions that cause him to wonder if he's dealing with the usual highs and lows of a painful loss, or if darker forces are preying on his mind. The cast also includes Tony Todd,...

Exclusive: Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You) and Sonalii Castillo (The Outpost) have signed on to star in High Tidem a social justice thriller from director Natalie Bible’.

The film penned by Bible’ and Brieanna Steele follows Samantha “Sam” Merrick (Castillo), a small-town waitress who endures a brutal hate crime that leaves her badly injured and her younger sister dead. The film is a twisty ride through Sam’s psychological trauma and pursuit for revenge, all while moving through a world that continues to limp along to the tune of systemic racism, inequity and persecution.

Keegan will play Detective Logan Bradford, a tenacious detective with a traumatic past who sets forth on his own quest to help solve the Merrick case and alter a system that is broken.

“I am looking forward to working with both Sonalii and Andrew,” said Bible’. “High Tide is a visually compelling thriller,...

When some people aren’t able to fulfill their long-term professional goals, they ultimately change their aspiration to instead earn money in the easiest way possible. That’s certainly the case for Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke‘s crime boss character and his associates, one of whom is played by former teen icon, Andrew Keegan, in their new crime […]

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Brave frontline workers across the globe are working to protect others.

In Africa, these selfless ones not only safeguard their communities, but also the wildlife where Covid-19 has accelerated already ominous threats to their preservation. Endangered Rangers is the united effort of the African Community & Conservation Foundation and Zambezi Partners, two game-changing conservation organizations who immediately recalibrated to mitigate the economic hardships faced by the conservation community and restore support for wildlife protection operations.

Wildlife champion, actor, and director, Josh Duhamel will host the 90-minute event featuring rangers in Africa and a community of celebrity animal advocates including Daymond John, Debra Messing, Carolyn Hennesy, Djimon Hounsou, Loretta Swit, Andrew Keegan, Patrick Warburton, photographer David Yarrow, philanthropist Doug Pitt, and wildlife filmmaker Bob Poole. Performances by Dave Matthews, former “American Idol” winner and platinum-selling recording artist Jordin Sparks, Grammy Nominated Reggae Artist Chronixx and former Eagles lead guitarist Don Felder.

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Back in the '90s, Andrew Keegan grabbed onto your heart back and never let go. The teenage heartthrob shot to superstardom thanks to roles on Full House, 7th Heaven and Party of Five before he was finally cast in the cult classic, 10 Things I Hate About You. Though he later stepped out of the spotlight to establish a spiritual movement called Full Circle, he's finally making his return to the camera appearing in a pivotal role in the final season of Trinkets, the series co-produced by Netflix and Awesomeness. The gig—he plays lead Kiana Madeira's father—was a major surprise. Well, to everyone but his 10 Things co-star Larisa Oleynik, who also stars on the show. "It has been...

Flix FlashbackIn #WatchWithTNM, we write about the '90s romcom and why it's still charming despite being problematic as hell.Ragamalika KarthikeyanGrowing up, I’ve watched 10 things I hate about you perhaps one time too many. I loved the film – it has some easy pop-feminism, some great characters, and some brilliant actors, so what’s not to like, right? But does the film age well? Would I like it if I watched it again now? The film is a high school romcom from 1999, directed by Gil Jugner. The premise is weird: a new kid in school (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is smitten by a pretty girl, but the girl is only allowed to date if/when her older sister does. And so, the boy and his friend devise an elaborate plan to get the older sister to go out with a guy. We have to remember that all this is happening in America – if this was India,...

You know the scene in “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) when Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Michael (David Krumholtz) solicit Patrick (Heath Ledger) to date Kat (Julia Stiles) so Cameron can go out with her sister Bianca (Larisa Oleynik), who’s also the object of uber-tool Joey Donner’s (Andrew Keegan) affection, and Patrick goes, “What is it with this chick? She have beer-flavored nipples?” Well, Brandon is the Bianca of “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart.”

Everyone wants a piece of Brandon, including two new contestants who join the show in Monday’s episode. Well, get in line, ladies. The ex-Marine, who received a rose from Savannah in the series premiere, is well aware of his bevy of suitors. “I’m still on the fence with some of these women,” Brandon tells Savannah in a sneak peek via “People” (watch below). “It’s hard for me to have a deep,...

Roster includes docs on Banksy, Nikola Tesla, Rolling Stones.

Vision Films is lining up an Afm sales slate that includes female biker thriller Nation’s Fire starring Krista Grotte Saxon and Bruce Dern, as well as documentaries on Nikola Tesla, legendary street artist Banksy, and a market screening of crime thriller Adverse starring Mickey Rourke.

Teknocentric’s female-centred biker action film Nation’s Fire stars Saxon, Gil Bellows and Dern and follows the former leader of a female motorcycle club who reunites with her gang to seek retribution after her son is killed in a school shooting. Thomas J. Churchill directed,...

Roster includes docs on Banksy, Nikola Tesla, Rolling Stones.

Vision Films is lining up an Afm sales slate that includes female biker thriller Nation’s Fire starring Krista Grotte Saxon and Bruce Dern, as well as documentaries on Nikola Tesla, legendary street artist Banksy, and a market screening of crime thriller Adverse starring Mickey Rourke.

Teknocentric’s female-centred biker action film Nation’s Fire stars Saxon, Gil Bellows and Dern and follows the former leader of a female motorcycle club who reunites with her gang to seek retribution after her son is killed in a school shooting. Thomas J. Churchill directed,...

Roster includes docs on Banksy, Nikola Tesla, Rolling Stones.

Vision Films is lining up an Afm sales slate that includes a market screening of crime thriller Adverse starring Mickey Rourke and Sea Astin, as well as documentaries on Nikola Tesla, legendary street artist Banksy, and The Rolling Stones.

Adverse also stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Penelope Ann Miller, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Andrew Keegan. Brian A. Metcalf wrote and directed the story about a ride-share driver with a questionable past who attempts to pay off a crime syndicate to save his sister. Metcalf, Thomas Ian Nicholas produced the Black Jellybeans Productions...

Want to feel old? If you were born in the '80s, you probably remember pining over Prince William, who's now 37, while you were growing up. Just like Justin Timberlake or Andrew Keegan, William dominated the covers of teenybopper magazines, frequently putting his blue eyes and full head of floppy blond hair on display. In fact, William usually stole the show during outings with his younger brother, Prince Harry. Since William has been in most of our lives for quite some time now, we will always have a soft spot for the prince. Being a doting dad and loving husband definitely looks good on him, but we'll never forget his heartthrob days. Let's look back on them now!

Related: Which Prince Has Always Been Hotter: William or Harry? Crown the Winner Now...

Exclusive: Mickey Rourke, Lou Diamond Phillips, Penelope Ann Miller, Sean Astin, Kelly Arjen (Strange Ones) and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Please Give, Rules of Attraction) will star in Adverse, an indie neo-noir drama written and to be directed by Brian A. Metcalf.

The film hails from Red Compass Media in association with Black Jellybeans Productions. It’s about a man who tries to save his younger sister after he discovers she is addicted to drugs and caught in a seedy underworld. Rourke will star as Kaden, the underworld boss who runs operations and who hires Ethan (Nicholas), a rideshare driver who discovers his younger sister (Arjen) has become entangled in drugs and debt.

Phillips will play Dr. Cruz, a parole officer who tries to prevent Ethan from going back to his old habits.

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He's been compared to Al Pacino circa The Godfather, Andrew Keegan circa the '90s, and Michael Scott of The Office, but when it comes down to it, The Bachelorette's Jason Tartick is in a league of his own. The 29-year-old corporate banker from Buffalo, NY, showed up this season somewhat under the radar, but over the final few weeks of his time on the show, he quickly soared to "fan favorite" status for his sincerity, sweetness, and down-to-earth nature. (That whole trying-to-stifle-laughter thing during Jordan Kimball and David Ravitz's dramatically hilarious showdown also helped endear him to Bachelor Nation.)

To help you learn more about the contestant, who is a Bachelor frontrunner after being sent home by Becca in the third-to-last episode, we've done a little digging. Here are five things you might not have known about Tartick that'll make you like him even...

There are plenty of reasons to adore The Bachelorette's Jason Tartick, and yes, good hair is definitely one of them. The handsome Andrew Keegan lookalike has been winning over fans (and Becca!) episode after episode, but he truly tipped into heartthrob territory after his insanely cute one-on-one date in Virginia. That story about his dad?! His reaction to his friends?! Oh, and let's not forget the *multiple* times Becca complimented Jason's kissing skills. The guy is charming, to say the least, and Bachelor Nation has officially fallen in love. Check out some of the most spot-on Jason commentary from fans and other contestants, then catch up on all the guys who are still competing for Becca's heart.

Related: Rooting For Jason to Win Becca's Heart? Here's What to Know About The Bachelorette's Fan Favorite...

It's official. Jason Tartick was rarely seen on the first two episodes of The Bachelorette — but the banker competing for Becca Kufrin's final rose has officially become the Internet's crush. The 29-year-old stole the spotlight on the reality dating competition as he sat in the middle of male model Jordan and chicken guy David's petty fighting — and Tbh, he was every girl watching the scene unfold on TV. "I have a crush on Jason. I want someone who also thinks things are hilarious and has to cover their face with a pillow from laughing too much," one viewer tweeted before another added, "Wills and Jason are literally me when one if my siblings is getting schooled by my parents." A third chimed in, "Becca isn't the only one who has a crush on @Jason_Tartick. "That was fucking awesome!" @Jason_Tartick for Bachelor...

Actress Allison Mack — best known for playing Clark Kent's friend Chloe Sullivan on the TV show Smallville — has made headlines recently for her involvement in an alleged sex cult masquerading as a self-help group called Nxivm. The group, founded by a man named Keith Raniere, was first exposed in a New York Times feature last year. But then, Frank Parlato, a former spokesman for Nxivm, claimed in his blog that Allison was second in command. In fact, he stated that she’s been running a sorority within the cult called Dos, that brands women, presides over them like they’re slaves, and recruits top performers for Keith’s harem! Believe it or not, Allison admitted to the branding, and even took credit for the horrifying idea! Keep reading for more info on the 35-year-old's life now. (Photo Credit: The CW) Where is Allison from? She was born to American parents in West Germany,...

As more revelations emerge about former Smallville actress-turned-sex-cult member Allison Mack, including her role in allegedly recruiting female sex slaves for the bizarre Nxvim (pronounced Nex-ee-um) cult leader Keith Raniere, bigger questions are raised concerning how the popular actress got involved with a cult at all. After her arrest, it was reported that the 35-year-old actress not only recruited members for Raniere to have sex with, but she also blackmailed them with compromising pictures, and helped hold them down and brand them with a symbol that was a mix of Mack's and Raniere's initials. Raniere and Mack's trial is set to begin October 1, and if they're convicted, they will face 15 years in prison, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Why do celebrities get involved in cults? Mack is certainly not the only Hollywood celeb who is a cult member, but she is among those who joined cults voluntarily as adults. "I...

As more revelations emerge about former Smallville actress-turned-sex-cult member Allison Mack, including her role in allegedly recruiting female sex slaves for the bizarre Nxvim (pronounced Nex-ee-um) cult leader Keith Raniere, bigger questions are raised concerning how the popular actress got involved with a cult at all. After her arrest, it was reported that the 35-year-old actress not only recruited members for Raniere to have sex with, but she also blackmailed them with compromising pictures, and helped hold them down and brand them with a symbol that was a mix of Mack's and Raniere's initials. Raniere and Mack's trial is set to begin October 1, and if they're convicted, they will face 15 years in prison, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Why do celebrities get involved in cults? Mack is certainly not the only Hollywood celeb who is a cult member, but she is among those who joined cults voluntarily as adults. "I...

Ever wonder what the stars of your favorite movies and TV shows got up to when the cameras weren’t rolling? Well, we have some partial answers for you.

Keep scrolling to see the best behind-the-scenes shots from decades past. They’re totally phat, gnarly, groovy and … you get the idea:

The cast of Dawson’s Creek.

Lizzy Caplan, Jonathan Bennett, Amy Poehler, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Crimi in Mean Girls.

Amy Poehler and Nicole Crimi in Mean Girls.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Andrew Keegan, Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Larisa Oleynik, Gabrielle Union-Wade, and David Krumholtz in 10 Things I Hate About You.

Using "busted" and "arrested" interchangeably isn't grounds for defamation liability, at least when the writer is paraphrasing the reporting of a reputable source, according to a recent decision from a California appeals court. 

Examiner.com has beat a lawsuit from Andrew Keegan over a 2015 story that said the actor was arrested for selling alcoholic kombucha without a permit. The 2nd District Court of Appeals on Nov. 29 upheld a decision to dismiss the complaint under the state's anti-slapp statute.

Keegan sued Examiner and its parent company Anschutz Entertainment for defamation in Sept. 2015, alleging he was not at the church...

Gabrielle Union took a heartfelt trip down memory lane.

On Throwback Thursday, the 44-year-old actress shared a photo on Instagram from the 1999 teen comedy, 10 Things I Hate About You. In the image, Union is posing with her co-stars Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, Andrew Keegan, David Krumholtz and the late Heath Ledger.

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"Just a bunch of kids having the time of our lives up in Tacoma/Seattle," she gushed. "First movie and an experience that I'll never forget."

Union also praised her co-stars in the caption and paid tribute to Ledger, who died in January 2008. "The best/coolest/most generous group of people to share my 1st film experience," she continued. "What a time, man. ❤ and eternal light #RIPHeath #10thingsihateaboutyou #CanYouEverJustBeWhelmed."

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Throwback Thursdays are great, but we really need some nostalgia on a Friday. Gabrielle Union-Wade provided us exactly that via Instagram, where the actress posted a pic from the set of her 1999 ensemble teen comedy, “10 Things I Hate About You.” The entire main cast of kids is accounted for below: Gabby, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julia Stiles, David Krumholtz, Larisa Oleynik and Andrew Keegan. The movie launched many of their careers, including Union’s. Also Read: Heath Ledger Remembered in Trailer for Spike TV Documentary on Late Actor (Video) “Just a bunch of kids having the time of our...

The opening scene of Pop TV’s Hollywood Darlings finds ’90s child stars Jodie Sweetin (Full House), Christine Lakin (Step by Step) and Beverly Mitchell (7th Heaven) engaging in the darkest game of F–K, Marry, Kill known to man.

The choices? Sweetin’s TV dad, Bob Saget; Lakin’s TV dad, Patrick Duffy; and Mitchell’s TV dad Home Improvement star Tim Allen. (Goodness, what reason could they possibly have for excluding Stephen Collins from that game?)

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Pop is brimming with '90s nostalgia. Recently, the network announced their two new series Hollywood Darlings and Return of the Mac will debut in April.Hollywood Darlings will feature Jodie Sweetin, Beverley Mitchell and Christine Lakin in addition to guest stars likes Soleil Moon Frye, Andrew Keegan, Lance Bass, Andrea Barber, and Tamera Mowry. Formerly The Joey Mac Project, Return of the Mac will center on New Kids on the Block star Joey McIntyre and his family.Read More…...

Andrew Keegan is a dad! The 10 Things I Hate About You actor and his girlfriend, Arista Ilona, welcomed a baby girl named Aiya Rose on Tuesday, Us Weekly reports. According to a statement from Andrew's rep, the actor said, "My beloved partner and I are overjoyed to welcome a healthy baby girl into our world. Our hearts are full of love, and we are thrilled to embrace our role as her parents." The couple previously announced their pregnancy in October of last year; this marks their first child together. Congratulations to the new parents!

One of our favorite '90s hotties is now a daddy! E! News can confirm Andrew Keegan welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world on Tuesday, March 15, with his girlfriend Arista Ilona. They named their little bundle of joy Aiya Rose who weighed in at 8 lbs. 3 oz. "My beloved partner and I are overjoyed to welcome a healthy baby girl into our world," he said in a statement. "Our hearts are full of love, and we are thrilled to embrace our role as her parents." Ilona also explained to E! News the meaning behind the beautiful moniker. "Our daughter's name reflects the beautiful experience we've had bringing her into the world," she said. "In Turkish, Aiya means...

57 years ago today, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty premiered at the Fox Wilshire Theater in Los Angeles. It was the last film based on a fairy tale that the House of Mouse made for over 30 years, until 1989’s The Little Mermaid, since Sleeping Beauty underperformed at the box office, leading to massive layoffs at Disney. The successful release of 101 Dalmatians in 1961 ended up saving Disney Animation. Though Sleeping Beauty wasn’t a hit at its debut, the film’s become a beloved Disney classic, with Aurora in her pink dress (you win, Flora) prominent among the lineup of Disney princesses, and with Maleficent now an iconic animated villain. Maleficent got her own movie starring Angelina Jolie in 2014. Other notable January 29 happenings in pop culture history: • 1845: Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven was first published in the New York Evening Mirror. • 1942: BBC Radio first aired “Desert Island Discs.” Still on the air today,...

Baby girl Keegan! Andrew Keegan and his longtime girlfriend, Arista Ilona, are expecting a baby girl, a rep for the former 7th Heaven actor confirmed to Us Weekly on Thursday, Nov. 12. One day earlier, Keegan, 36, and model Ilona held a “sacred intention ceremony” where they revealed the gender of their first child together to close family and friends. "No marriage but there was an intention ceremony held last night at Full Circle for the baby," the rep told Us. "Family and close friends of Andrew and [...]...