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Looking for something to stream that won’t break the bank? From award-winning films like Craig Gillespie’s “I, Tonya” and Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” to thrillers like David Fincher’s “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” Mubi is bringing a new slate of films to the ad-supported platform.

If binging is more your speed, new TV shows added to Tubi in March will include the 1971 classic “All In The Family,” the sitcom “Community” and the “Men in Black” series. And for those looking for frights, the first four “Insidious” films will be available to stream.

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Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of March titles. The Tubi March 2025 slate features new Tubi Originals, TV series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi March 2025 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

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The long-gestating Legally Blonde prequel series has found its lead, and we’re very impressed.

Far too often, casting goes awry with offshoots of beloved franchises, but you can tell that Reese Witherspoon and execs went to the ends of the earth to find the right fit.

Reese took to Instagram to share a video introducing us to Lexi Minetree.

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“After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on Prime Video, we finally found our Elle,” Reese said.

“And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet Lexi Minetree,” she continued.

The video is cute, showcasing the two women in a warm embrace. Check it out below.

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It must be difficult for Reese to pass the mantle of Elle over to a new person.

But since she went out of her...

Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine have cast Lexi Minetree (The Murdaugh Murders) in the role of “Elle Woods” to lead its upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series.

As Deadline reported exclusively earlier this week, Minetree was one of the finalists competing for the role originally played by Witherspoon in the hit romantic comedy Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003).

Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.

Creator Laura Kittrell is co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries. Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt also serve as executive producers.

The “Legally Blonde” prequel series at Amazon Prime Video has found its young Elle Woods.

Lexi Minetree has been cast in the lead role of “Elle,” which will follow Woods during her high school years before she went off to Harvard.

The original Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon, made the casting announcement on Instagram. “Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods!” Witherspoon wrote. “After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle. And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet @leximinetree”

The official logline for the series states, “‘Elle’ follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film.”

This will be the first lead TV role of Minetree’s career. She has...

Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine are getting closer to finding the next Elle Woods to lead its upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series.

Lexi Minetree (The Murdaugh Murders) and Madison Wolfe have tested for the role, Deadline has learned. According to inside sources, no decision has been made yet; one is expected soon. Reps for Amazon MGM Studios and Hello Sunshine declined to comment for this story.

The two have emerged as finalists in an extensive casting process that saw dozens of young actresses audition for the potentially star-making part that famously catapulted Witherspoon into the ranks of Hollywood’s A-list after she portrayed the character as an adult in the hit romantic comedy Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003).

Witherspoon opened up about the auditioning process, which has been going on for about three months,...

Reese Witherspoon knows a good opportunity when she sees one. The woman who gave us Elle Woods, a character that turned pink power suits into a state of mind, is back at it again! This time, she’s rewinding the clock.

Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde | Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Witherspoon, who has spent years championing stories about strong, brilliant women, saw a chance to bring back one of the most beloved heroines of the early 2000s. Elle Woods is more than just a fashion-forward law genius, she’s an icon of ambition wrapped in a pink bow.

Why Netflix’s Wednesday Showed the Way for Elle’s Prequel Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday | Credits: Netflix

Wednesday proved that a beloved character’s origin story could be both successful and wildly entertaining. Tim Burton’s take on Wednesday Addams gave the famously deadpan teen her own space to shine,...

Reese Witherspoon’s 2001 Legally Blonde broke more barriers than one. While it started with a classic rom-com girl getting the guy back vibe, it slowly turned into a transformational journey of Witherspoon’s character Elle Woods.

Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde | Credits: 20th Century Studios

Interestingly, the writers initially had a different ending planned for the movie. While the final version focused on Elle Woods coming into her own, the initial movie wanted to highlight that she did get her boyfriend back.

The test audience, however, wasn’t on board with that. As, according to them, it took away the entire message the movie wanted to showcase. So, the writers came up with the idea to change the narrative to fit the theme better. Hence, the all-time classic was born.

Reese Witherspoon’s Legally Blonde would have been a disaster due to the original script

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If collecting souvenirs was a sport, Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon would be the undisputed champion. No, seriously—who else walks off a movie set with 77 pairs of designer shoes? While most actors settle for a small keepsake, Witherspoon seemingly treated Legally Blonde 2 like a high-end shopping spree.

Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods | image: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 20th Century Studios

But don’t worry, she didn’t exactly sneak them out, because Reese Witherspoon has been quite vocal about taking several items from the set of her Legally Blonde sequel. Appearing on talk shows and even during interviews, the actress has joked about how taking away souvenirs was apparently written into her contract. Yeah right.

Reese Witherspoon took home her entire wardrobe from Legally Blonde 2 Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde 2 | image: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 20th Century Studios

When it comes to the last day of filming, actors often take home a few small souvenirs—a prop,...

Reese Witherspoon may have pretended to go to law school in Legally Blonde, but she was surprised to learn that some thought she actually did study that.

While appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Witherspoon reflected on having to do jury duty years after the 2001 film’s release.

“Listen, I did not want to do jury duty,” Witherspoon said. “But I remember it was probably seven years after Legally Blonde, I got called for jury duty and it was in Beverly Hills. I thought, ‘Surely they’re not gonna pick me.’ They picked me for a long trial, y’all. It was probably two weeks.”

When Witherspoon’s You’re Cordially Invited co-star Will Ferrell, who was also on the show, teased that two weeks wasn’t “that long” the actress reiterated, “It was two solid weeks, every day going in.”

The case centered on a dog biting incident in which...

Reese Witherspoon got the shock of her life while serving jury duty in the years following “Legally Blonde.” In fact, the actress recalled being mistaken for a real-life lawyer by her fellow jurors after playing a law student in the movie on her recent episode of “The Graham Norton Show.”

“Listen, I did not want to do jury duty,” Witherspoon shared. “It was probably like seven years after ‘Legally Blonde.’ I got called for jury duty and it was in Beverly Hills and I thought, surely they’re not going to pick me… they picked me.”

Witherspoon then detailed the long trial, saying she was there for two weeks and that the real surprise of the case came at the end of the case.

“At the very end, they say, ‘Ok, well somebody in this group has to be the foreman’ and they all unanimously are like ‘Her.’ And I was like,...

Reese Witherspoon recently revealed on “The Graham Norton Show” (via Entertainment Weekly) that she got the shock of a lifetime when she was called for jury duty years after the release of 2001’s “Legally Blonde.” But it had nothing to do with the case itself. The Oscar winner found out that her fellow jurors actually thought she was a real lawyer due to her iconic portrayal of Elle Woods.

“Listen, I did not want to do jury duty,” Witherspoon said. “But I remember it was probably seven years after ‘Legally Blonde,’ I got called for jury duty and it was in Beverly Hills. I thought, ‘Surely they’re not gonna pick me.’ They picked me for a long trial, y’all. It was probably two weeks.”

“It was two solid weeks every day going in,” Witherspoon continued. “And then we went to deliberation and so at the very end they say,...

Caroline Dries is serving as the co-showrunner on the “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned exclusively.

The show was formally greenlit at Amazon back in May. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Dries boarded the series shortly after the greenlight, but her involvement was not known publicly until now. She will showrun alongside series creator Laura Kittrell.

As previously announced, the show will follow a young Elle Woods during her high school years and show audiences “the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film,” per the official logline.

Dries was previously the showrunner and creator of the CW series “Batwoman,” which aired for three seasons at the network. Her other TV credits include writing and executive producing the hit series “The Vampire Diaries” at the CW...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of November titles. The Tubi November 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals, some series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi November 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

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Actress Reese Witherspoon has announced big plans for prequel to her famous film, Legally Blonde. Witherspoon is looking for someone to headline the project, which will looks at Elle Woods’ high school days. However, the actress is trying to find her new star in an unexpected way.

Elle Woods Is Making Another Comeback

Witherspoon previously starred as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde back in 2001. In the film, based on the book of the same name, Woods is a sorority girl who gets abandoned by her boyfriend. She enrolls at Harvard Law to prove herself to him. In the end, however, she ends up solving a murder, winning her first big case, and even finds a new love.

The story’s themes of Woods both proving and staying true to herself proved popular with fans. Witherspoon later reprised the role in the sequel film, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.

Reese Witherspoon has revealed a collab with one of The Real Housewives stars. Though Witherspoon has never seen the reality show, she has big things in store.

The Real Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon is a well-known actress best known for her role as Elle Woods in the hit movie Legally Blonde. The film also got a sequel, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. There was even a spin-off called Legally Blondes which showcased Elle’s twin cousins.

Recently, she has starred in Home Again, Your Place Or Mine, and the series, Big Little Lies. She has won multiple awards for her acting throughout the years.

Witherspoon has two kids, Ava Elizabeth Phillippe and Deacon Reese Phillippe, who she had with her first husband, Ryan Phillippe. She then married Jim Toth, but they divorced in 2023.

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Additionally, Witherspoon revealed that a third Legally Blonde movie is in the...

K.C. Fox, an Emmy-nominated set decorator who worked on the sets of films like Speed, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, died August 28 of pancreatic cancer. The prolific artisan, whose career spanned four decades, was 70.

“Known for her joie de vivre, keen artistic eye, belly laugh, and clever wit, she was beloved by her crew and colleagues,” the Set Decorators Society of America wrote in an obituary on its website. “K.C. generously offered career advice, mentored through the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and served on many Boards and Committees at the Sdsa and AMPAS.”

A founding member of the Sdsa and 2024 recipient of the Earl Cooperman Lifetime Achievement Award, Fox died at home, surrounded by her family. Throughout her illustrious career, she racked up two Art Directors Guild Awards for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and HBO’s Little Britain USA.

Karen Cynthia “Kc” Fox, an Emmy-nominated set decorator and founding member of the Set Decorators Society of America, died from pancreatic cancer on Aug. 28 at her Los Angeles home. She was 70.

The Sdsa confirmed Fox’s death on its official website on Friday, writing: “Known for her joie de vivre, keen artistic eye, belly laugh, and clever wit, she was beloved by her crew and colleagues. K.C. generously offered career advice, mentored through the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and served on many Boards and Committees at the Sdsa and AMPAS.”

Fox worked on the design for film, TV and commercial productions during her 40-year career. She served as the set decorator for more than 130 episodes of “Criminal Minds” from 2013 to 2020, as well as worked on other shows such as “Shameless,” “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,” “Jesse” and “United States of Tara.”

Fox shared an Emmy nomination with...

Margot Robbie won audiences’ hearts with her captivating portrayal of the titular character in the widely acclaimed Barbie movie. Featuring a stellar cast including Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, and Simu Liu, the movie presents the Mattel doll in an unexpected light but has allegedly sparked tensions between the lead star and Reese Witherspoon.

Simu Liu, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling in Barbie (Credit: Warner Bros.)

As both actresses are known for their ambitious projects and strong personalities, it has somewhat sowed seeds for the alleged tension.

Margot Robbie’s Barbie Success Reportedly Upset Reese Witherspoon

Margot Robbie‘s Barbie took the world by storm, solidifying her as a formidable figure in the film industry. The movie’s success was not just a testament to Robbie’s talent and star power but also a result of her dedication as a producer, a role that she was completely serious about.

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From The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart, to appearances in Elf and The Big Bang Theory, legendary comedian and actor Bob Newhart spent decades making the world laugh throughout his comedic career.

A Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning star, Newhart died Thursday at the age of 94 in Los Angeles following “a series of short illnesses.” Now celebs and former co-stars alike, from Will Ferrell to Jim Parsons, will...

Bob Newhart's passing prompted heartfelt tributes from Big Bang Theory creators and stars. Newhart's role as Professor Proton impacted Sheldon and Leonard, inspiring their scientific careers. Newhart's comedic impact extended beyond The Big Bang Theory, influencing cast members in different ways.

The Big Bang Theory creators and stars Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, Mayim Bialik, Kevin Sussman, and Will Wheaton have paid tribute to Bob Newhart following the celebrated comedian and actor's passing. Known for his series The Bob Newhart Show and his roles in The Rescuers, Legally Blonde 2, and Elf, Newhart portrayed Arthur Jeffries, otherwise known as Professor Proton in the sitcom series, an inspiration to both Jim Parson's Sheldon Cooper and Johnny Galecki's Leonard Hofstadter's scientific careers. Newhart reprised the role of Proton multiple times across the series and for brief appearances in Young Sheldon.

Following the sad news of Newhart's passing breaking, The Big Bang Theory...

Bob Newhart, the iconic comedian and actor who launched a more than six-decade run in show business in 1960 with his introduction of a deadpan, stammering everyman character whose popularity he rode well into his 80’s with a Grammy-winning comedy album and a pair of beloved Emmy-nominated sitcoms, is dead. He was 94 and passed away at his home on Thursday following a short illness. His longtime publicist Jerry Digney announced his death in a press release.

Newhart burst on the scene in 1960 with his album “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,” the first comedy album ever to top the Billboard charts. It won three Grammy Awards in ’61, including Album of the Year, Spoken-Word Comedy Album and New Artist. Newhart’s first two albums of comedy monologues (the second called “The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back!”) in fact held Billboard’s top two spots simultaneously, a rare feat.

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Hollywood is paying homage to legendary comedian and actor Bob Newhart, who died on Thursday at age 94 after battling “a series of short illnesses.”

Stars including Jamie Lee Curtis, Mark Hamill, Judd Apatow, Kaley Cuoco, and more took to social media to celebrate his life. Apatow, who directed a documentary about Newhart and Don Rickles’ friendship, shared a post on Instagram, calling Newhart “as funny as they come.”

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“The best stand up, the best situation comedy star, the kindest soul,...

Image Source: Amazon Legally Blonde remains a landmark even more than twenty years after its debut. Its enduring popularity stems not only from its wit and charm but also its empowering message aimed at young women. Reese Witherspoon, the actress who portrayed Elle Woods, skillfully embodied the character’s mix of femininity, drive, and intellect. In a 2003 interview discussing Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, Witherspoon shared her thoughts with us on the film’s significance. (Click on the media bar below to hear Reese Witherspoon) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Reese_Witherspoon_Legally_Blonde_.mp3 The success of the movie led to a franchise that includes a sequel, a Broadway show, and talks of both a third film and a series. Beyond entertainment value, the real impact of Legally Blonde reaches far, inspiring women to embrace their uniqueness, strive for their aspirations, and challenge stereotypes. By featuring...

Alanna Ubach hints at a potential return to Legally Blonde 3, but notes nothing is official for Serena's appearance. Ubach also shares her excitement about the franchise's upcoming prequel show, Elle, while also revealing she just recently saw the musical for the first time and "loved it". Though no story details have been revealed for the threequel yet, Legally Blonde 3 could see Serena having gone on to build a career of her own similar to Reese Witherspoon's Elle.

While the third movie remains in an unclear state of limbo, original star Alanna Ubach has an exciting response to her potential Legally Blonde 3 return. Ubach rose to prominence playing the character of Serena McGuire, best friend and sorority sister to Reese Witherspoon's leading lady Elle Woods in MGM's 2001 hit rom-com, which was a box office success, taking over $140 million worldwide, against a budget of $18 million. Ubach also...

Reese Witherspoon is an Academy Award winning actress who made her Hollywood debut with The Man in the Moon (1991). Since then, she has worked in numerous movies and TV shows and was named one of the richest women in America in 2023. Along with having critical acclaim for films like Wild, Walk the Line, and Water for Elephants, she also has many box office hits like Sweet Home Alabama and Cruel Intentions. But if there is one role Reese is known for, it has got to be Elle Woods.

Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde | MGM

Witherspoon became the adorable yet clever Elle Woods and won over audiences with her performance in Legally Blonde. The movie became a huge hit, with the studios opting for a sequel, that although did not fare as well as the first, was still a bix office hit. And now, the 48-year-old seems to want to go...

Reese Witherspoon will produce Legally Blonde prequel series Elle for Prime Video. Here are the details.

According to Deadline, a prequel television series to Legally Blonde has been ordered at Amazon Prime Video.

Reese Witherspoon, who starred in the two feature films, will produce the series through her Hello Sunshine production company, alongside Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky and producer of the original films Marc Platt.

Elle will serve as a prequel to the original 2001 film, which saw Witherspoon play Elle Woods, a sorority queen who follows her ex boyfriend to law school to win him back, only to find herself flourishing as an aspiring lawyer.

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde followed in 2004. A straight to DVD sequel, Legally Blondes, which Witherspoon produced, starring twins Milly and Becky Rosso, was released in 2009. A hugely successful stage musical premiered in 2007, which transferred to Broadway and eventually the West End in...

Reese Witherspoon has bent and snapped her way into a full-fledged “Legally Blonde” empire.

After playing L.A. sorority girl turned Harvard Law School student — and arguably, feminist icon — Elle Woods in 2001, Witherspoon has led sequel “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde” and is slated to star in a third film written by Mindy Kaling and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-creator Dan Goor. Kaling previously teased that the third film will center on Elle Woods reevaluating both her career and her perspective on life at age 42, telling Time magazine that she would never want the character to “be canceled or become a Karen.”

While the status of that trilogy installment is still unknown, given that the feature was announced in 2022, Witherspoon has turned instead to building out the “Legally Blonde” brand through TV.

IndieWire can confirm that a “Legally Blonde” prequel series titled “Elle” is in the works at Prime Video, with Witherspoon producing.

Amazon is ready to tell one Elle of an origin story.

Reese Witherspoon came out on stage at the close of Amazon’s inaugural Upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday morning to announce the premise for the previously reported streaming series set in the world of the 2001 film comedy Legally Blonde.

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“We are going back to high school with Elle!” said Witherspoon, clad in pink...

Exclusive: Legally Blonde has become the first big MGM title to spawn a TV series for Prime Video. The Amazon streamer has ordered Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel series. It hails from the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine banner, part of Candle Media. The project is being unveiled at Prime Video’s inaugural upfront presentation today where the streamer also is announcing another TV series based on a MGM property, Tomb Raider.

Created by Laura Kittrell, who will serve as showrunner, Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.

CBS sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show" was a staple for American TV audiences of the '70s, thanks in large part to clever writing and Newhart's much-loved performance as psychologist and comedic straight man Bob Hartley. The show ran for six seasons from 1972 to 1978, but it had a surprisingly long pop cultural afterlife. Characters from "The Bob Newhart Show" have popped up in everything from "Murphy Brown" to "St. Elsewhere" to "Alf," though their most famous reappearance came in the jokey "Newhart" finale in 1990. In it, Newhart wakes up in bed next to his wife from the previous series and discovers that this entire sitcom was all an elaborate dream. "The Bob Newhart Show," it turned out, was his real world.

When it wasn't being resurrected for increasingly meta crossovers, "The Bob Newhart Show" was a pretty straightforward sitcom about the life of a mental health clinician and the assortment...

Long before Greta Gerwig's pink pop cultural juggernaut Barbie came along, the fuchsia feminist revolution began with 2001's Legally Blonde. As blonde and brilliant SoCal socialite-turned-Harvard law student Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon helped create a bona-fide cult classic and one of the 21st century's first great big screen heroines. Now, a couple of decades after 2003 sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, Witherspoon is gearing up to return to Elle Woods' world with her Hello Sunshine production company for several new Amazon spin-off series.

As reported by Deadline, Witherspoon — whose first Hello Sunshine/Amazon collaboration, Daisy Jones & The Six, debuted on Prime Video last year — is set to team up with Gossip Girl developers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage for the first project, which is furthest along in development. Schwartz and Savage are set to write the series, whose plot currently remains tightly under wraps, with Witherspoon taking on a producing role.

Reese Witherspoon is returning to produce a television adaptation of Legally Blonde for Amazon Prime Video. Here are the details:

According to Variety, a TV series set in the world of Legally Blonde is in development at Amazon Prime Video. Witherspoon will produce the television series through her Hello Sunshine production company, though it hasn’t yet been confirmed if she will also reprise her role.

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, who previously created and wrote for Gossip Girl and The Oc, are attached to write the series.

With Amazon eager to exploit the titles in the MGM back catalogue it now owns, the aim is to make Legally Blonde into a multi-show franchise, with a second potential spin-off also in its early stages.

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The original 2001 film starred Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, a sorority queen who follows her ex boyfriend to law school to win him back,...

Only so many movie franchises have been successfully spun off into equally successful TV shows, but Amazon MGM is looking at that challenge and saying, “What, like it’s hard?”

The studio is in development on a “Legally Blonde” spinoff TV series inspired by the perfectly pink comedy starring Reese Witherspoon, who is also producing the series through her company Hello Sunshine, an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.

No plot details were unveiled, but the show is envisioned as an expansion of the “Legally Blonde” universe and characters, with Deadline reporting there may be more to come.

Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on an update about whether a “Legally Blonde 3″ film is still in the works, which upon its last update was being written by Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor. That project has been in development for years, with Witherspoon even comparing...

A TV series set in the world of “Legally Blonde” is in development at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has confirmed.

No plot details are available, but the project is being executive produced by Reese Witherspoon along with Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, with Schwartz and Savage also writing. Witherspoon starred in two of the “Legally Blonde” films and will executive produce under her Hello Sunshine banner alongside Lauren Neustadter. Hello Sunshine is part of Candle Media. Schwartz and Savage executive produce via Fake Empire. Marc Platt, a producer on the films, will also executive produce. Amazon MGM Studios will produce.

It was previously reported that Amazon was looking to develop new projects based on IP they gained control of following their acquisition of MGM in 2022. “Legally Blonde” was one of those projects, along with others like “Barbershop” and “Robocop.”

The first “Legally Blonde” was released in theaters in 2001. Witherspoon starred as Elle Woods,...

Exclusive: Reese Witherspoon is revisiting one of the signature titles in her acting resume, taking it to a new medium. Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine company are behind Legally Blonde spinoff TV series inspired by the popular film franchise that are in development at Amazon MGM Studios, sources tell Deadline.

One offshoot, which is further along in the development process, is being written by Gossip Girl developers/executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. The duo are executive producing the project, whose premise is being kept under wraps, via their Fake Empire banner, alongside Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter via Hello Sunshine as well the Legally Blonde movie franchise producer Marc Platt. Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media; Fake Empire; and Amazon MGM Studios are producing.

I hear Hello Sunshine and Amazon are looking to further expand the Legally Blonde TV universe with a potential second spinoff series, which is still in preliminary,...

Dylan Mulvaney is dreaming big, and one of the characters she would like to play is Elle Woods from Legally Blonde.

In a recent interview, the singer and actress said that her dream theater role was to play Glinda in Wicked, but her “dream dream” was to portray the Harvard Law School student that Reese Witherspoon famously played in the 2001 film.

“My dream though is to do a trans Legally Blonde,” Mulvaney said in an interview with IMDb during SXSW. “I wanna play Elle Woods and have maybe a trans Emmett and a trans Paulette. And I think what’s so cool about plugging trans people into existing stories is it inherently changes what the topic is, but in a way that you don’t actually have to do much to the script because it becomes something different — but actually, I think it makes it even more powerful.”

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As Hollywood consistently churns out box office hits, it’s common for successful films to spawn franchises in pursuit of continued success through sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and many other ways. However, some of these sequels don’t always stay up to the mark. Following are several examples of movies where Hollywood’s pursuit of extending classic hits led to disappointing sequels.

Back to The Future Part II

Released in 1985, the original Back to The Future stood out as one of the defining blockbusters of the 1980s with its enduring legacy spanning nearly four decades as one of the most cherished and influential films of all time.

Back to The Future Part II

The film was a box office hit and was liked by the audience and critics alike. Following its success, a sequel to the classic sci-fi film was released in 1989. Starring Michael J. Fox reprising his role as Marty McFly,...

Exclusive: A3 Artists Agency has signed Mary Lynn Rajskub, the veteran comedian, actress and writer known for turns in Fox’s hit action drama 24, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Punch-Drunk Love and FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, for representation.

In 24, which ran for nine seasons, Rajskub played the fan-favorite character of Chloe O’Brian, the intelligence analyst who is protagonist Jack Bauer’s (Kiefer Sutherland) most trusted colleague. In Anderson’s classic, she portrayed Elizabeth, one of anxious entrepreneur Barry’s (Adam Sandler) seven domineering sisters, and in It’s Always Sunny, she portrays the hilariously bizarre recurring character Gail the Snail.

Most recently seen in the Fox anthology series Accused and the Tim Story-directed Disney+ comedy Dashing Through The Snow, Rajskub has also had notable parts in recent years in Hulu’s award-winning Amanda Seyfried miniseries The Dropout and the Chris Pratt sci-fi film The Tomorrow War for Amazon.

In a 2022 interview for Variety, actor, writer, and director Christopher Guest said, “When I met (Jennifer Coolidge), I knew there was something going on that was special. And I was right, fortunately.” He praised her ability to command attention without commanding the dialogue. “This person stands out. Everyone else to me is invisible. You want to see her.”

We have seen her on our television and theater screens since the early 90s. And 2023 may have been her best year yet.

So, what happened to Jennifer Coolidge, the self-deprecating eccentric humorist and sometimes sex symbol, who owns over 100 credits in television and film? To know that, we must do what we always do: start at the beginning where the beginning began.

Jennifer Coolidge was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 28, 1961. She says she always looked old for her age, so she was able to buy a case of beer when she...

Christmas comes early on Max, as the streamer adds a bevy of holiday movies to its library for the month of November, alongside new TV debuts, a noteworthy documentary and more. “Elf,” “Christmas Vacation,” “Arthur Christmas,” “The Shop Around the Corner” and “Four Christmases” are some of the holiday films arriving on the streaming platform on Nov. 1.

This month also sees the Season 2 premieres of “Rap Sh!t” (on Nov. 9) and “Julia” (on Nov. 16) and the series premiere of “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre’s new sitcom “Bookie” starring Sebastian Maniscalco (on Nov. 30).

On Nov. 11, check out the documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” in which the comedian, actor and filmmaker’s best friend Rob Reiner peppers him with questions about his life and career.

And Chip and Joanna Gaines renovate a 100-year-old building in “Fixer Upper: The Hotel,” which premieres on Nov. 8.

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It’s a lean month for new original content on HBO/Max. November will see the return of two scripted series in Julia and Rap Sh!t, both of which are debuting their respective second seasons, but this month’s fresh highlight is likely to be Bookie, a new comedy series from the partnership of The Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre, and Nick Bakay. The show tracks an LA bookie called Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco), whose business is in peril as California movies to legalize sports gambling.

Elsewhere in November, there quite a few interesting documentaries to keep an eye on, and two that jump out as “must watch”. The first is Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, which chronicles the aging comedian’s life and career. The second is the previously-released Little Richard: I Am Everything, which tries to peel back the whitewashed canon of Richard Penniman in a true...

Max out your November viewing with Max! The streamer is starting the new month with a wide variety of additions to its combined library of HBO and Max exclusives, plus titles from Food Network, Cartoon Network, HGTV, and more.

While also racing toward the official holiday season with dozens of Christmas classics like “A Christmas Story” and “Elf,” you can also stream new documentaries on Albert Brooks and Little Richard, catch the premieres of new seasons of “Rap Sh!t” and “Julia,” and much more.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Max, and then continue below to see the full list of everything new in November!

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Sarah Lancashire and David Hyde Pierce in ‘Julia’ season 2 (Photograph by Sebastein Gonon/Max)

Max’s November 2023 schedule includes season two of Julia starring Sarah Lancashire as Julia Child and the return of Rap Sh!t with Aida Osman and Mia KaMillion. Bookie, a new comedy about sports gambling created by Chuck Lorre, makes its debut on November 30th with Sebastian Maniscalco starring as an LA bookie.

HBO documentaries Albert Brooks: Defending My Life and South to Black Power will stream on Max this November, along with CNN Films’ Little Richard: I Am Everything.

Series & Films Arriving On Max In November 2023:

November 1

Act of Valor (2012)

After the Thin Man (1936)

Aliens (1986)

The Ant Bully (2006)

Arthur Christmas (2011)

The Avengers (1998)

The Bachelor (1999)

The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)

Bells Are Ringing (1960)

Black Beauty (1994)

Boys’ Night Out (1962)

Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)

Brigadoon (1954)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

A Christmas Carol (1938)

Christmas Cookie Challenge, Seasons...

Old Dads is a comedy film directed by Bill Burr, who also co-wrote the film with Ben Tishler. The Netflix film follows three middle-aged men, who find themselves not fitting in the customs of the modern and often times very fragile and easily offended world. Burr’s style of comedy makes the film work as he also stars in the lead role alongside Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine. So, if you loved the Netflix film here are some similar movies you could watch next.

Role Models (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures

Synopsis: Prepare yourself for the most irreverent and funny comedy that brings new meaning to juvenile delinquency! As the world’s least-likely mentors, Danny (Paul Rudd) & Wheeler (Seann William Scott) must put aside their selfish, sarcastic and party-driven ways in order to give two odd, foul-mouthed kids invaluable wisdom about life, love and heavy metal. With...

Legally Blonde 3, featuring Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, is highly anticipated and will pick up the franchise 20 years later. Elle Woods has become a feminist icon, breaking stereotypes about sorority girls and feminine women, and Legally Blonde 3 will explore her legacy in the 2020s. The release date for Legally Blonde 3 has not been announced, but it is dependent on Reese Witherspoon finding the right script and story for Elle's next chapter.

Legally Blonde 3 is on the way from MGM with Reece Witherspoon back once again as Elle Woods, and with a script penned by The Office alumni Mindy Kaling, the anticipation is high. The Legally Blonde movies focus on Elle Woods (Witherspoon), who enrolls in Harvard Law School to spite her condescending ex-boyfriend who thought her too unintelligent to pass the bar. Elle of course the last laugh, successfully arguing a court case, graduating from Harvard Law,...

A brand new “The Boys” spinoff series, the second season of “Wheel of Time” and football highlight a robust lineup of new movies and shows coming to Amazon Prime Video in September. “Gen V,” a spinoff of “The Boys” set at a college, premieres on Sept. 29, while new episodes of “The Wheel of Time” Season 2 are rolling out all month long after the season premiere on Sept. 1.

Thursday Night Football is streaming starting Sept. 14, and a whole host of library movies worth checking out – from “Four Weddings and a Funeral” to “Dracula” to “10 Things I Hate About You” – are now streaming.

There’s also the premiere of the original film “Cassandro” starring Gael Garcia Bernal as a gay wrestler, and the acclaimed drama “A Thousand and One” comes to Prime Video on Sept. 19.

Check out the full list of what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in September 2023 below.

Editor’s note: Dade Hayes and Jonathan Bing are co-authors of Open Wide: How Hollywood Box-Office Became a National Obsession. Hayes is Deadline’s Business Editor and Bing is Chief Communications Officer at Vice Media Group.

The more things change, the more the Hollywood studios stay the same. At least that’s one of the surprising lessons of Barbenheimer, Sound of Freedom, Indiana Jones 5, Mission: Impossible 7, Fast and the Furious 10, and the other big-budget summer box office bets trying to help the movie business pull off a historic comeback.

Twenty years ago, we wrote a book, Open Wide, about a battle at the multiplex on the weekend of July 4, 2003, for the hearts, minds and dollars of the American public. In some respects, nothing has changed. The showdown that July weekend two decades ago pitted pink against black, and a sparkly self-actualized blonde heroine against a grim avatar of thermonuclear war.

The Summer Blockbusters of 2003: Box Office Hits in Descending OrderImage: IMDb

From action-packed adventures to family-friendly flicks, these films left American audiences captivated and eager for more. Join us as we count down the top summer hits of 2003, showcasing their impressive box office results, talented directors, and star-studded casts.

With its list of new releases for July 2023, Prime Video is going to help you stay safe from the oppressive July sun.

Highlighting the Amazon Originals on the TV side this month are two heavy hitters. The first is The Horror of Dolores Roach on July 7. Based on a podcast of the same name, this series could best be described as a modern day Sweeney Todd? Why, you ask? Well you know why. Think about it. Then season 2 of Neil Gaiman adaptation Good Omens premieres on July 28. This season will follow angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and demon Crowley (David Tenant) as they seek to keep the Archangel Gabriel (Jon Hamm) away from both heaven and hell.

There aren’t any Amazon Original movies of note this month and that’s alright as the influx of library titles is more than enough. July 1 sees the arrival of The 40-Year-Old Virgin, No Country for Old Men,...