Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman view “Practical Magic” very differently today than they did when they made it 28 years ago. In 1998, the film received mixed reviews and had a modest box office performance. It has since become a cult favorite, embraced by a new generation who found the romantic comedy through social media clips. The two Oscar winners are returning to their roles of witchy sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in “Practical Magic 2,” in theaters on Sept. 10, giving them a chance to reckon with the original’s rocky reception and its unlikely second life.
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VENICE, Italy (AP) — Of all the roles Ellen Burstyn might have been offered in her 90s, that of Marilyn Monroe seemed fairly unlikely. But the…
“Widow’s Bay” has dominated at an early Emmys ceremony, winning eight awards for its debut season. The Apple TV horror comedy stars Matthew Rhys as a small-town mayor dealing with a curse. Betty Gilpin won best guest actress in a comedy for her role on the show. “The Pitt” also had a strong showing, winning four awards, including best guest actor in a drama for Ernest Harden Jr. Rob Reiner posthumously won his third acting Emmy for “The Bear.” “DTF St. Louis” and “Spider Noir” also won multiple awards. The two-night event will air Sept. 12 on FXX.
Ellen Burstyn speaks to the audience after receiving the golden lion for lifetime achievement during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks to the audience prior to Ellen Burstyn receiving the golden lion for lifetime achievement during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
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Haitian-American Jesus Luc poses for a portrait ahead of the West Indian Day Parade, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
Linda Cardellini, left, and David Harbour pose in the press room with the awards for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie and outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for "DTF St. Louis" during night two of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)