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Apr 19 2013 03:16 PM ET

'Animal Practice' monkey to guest on Nick at Nite sitcom

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For audiences left wondering what happened to the simian star of NBC’s Animal Practice, we have an answer: EW has learned exclusively that Crystal the Monkey will appear in a guest spot as an old friend of Scott Baio’s David on his Nick at Nite sitcom, See Dad Run. She is, in fact, on set this week shooting an episode.

See Dad Run follows David’s readjustment to family life with three kids after the sitcom that made him famous ends, while his actress wife (Alanna Ubach) returns to work. A new episode airs this Sunday at 8 p.m. on Nick at Nite, a half-hour that finds David trying out new parenting techniques. Should he be a tiger? A helicopter? (Hilarity ensues.)

Crystal (the Monkey) will first appear on See Dad Run this fall. One time she wore a dress on the red carpet.

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‘DreamWorks Animation plans sequel for ‘The Croods’`

Apr 17 2013 04:36 PM ET

DreamWorks Animation plans sequel for 'The Croods'

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For the caveman family of The Croods, the Stone Age isn’t over yet. The DreamWorks Animation movie is getting a sequel, EW has confirmed.

Since its release on March 22, The Croods has scored big at the box office, earning over $386 million worldwide. It was a welcome success for the company, following the disappointing performance of DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians in late 2012.

The Croods, about a family of cavemen on the dangerous but adventurous search for a new home, featured the voice talent of Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, and Catherine Keener. There’s no official word yet on which stars will return for the sequel or when the new film will be released.

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Apr 16 2013 09:00 AM ET

Nathan Fillion, Bonnie Hunt, John Krasinski, more voice cast revealed for Pixar's 'Monsters University' -- EXCLUSIVE

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Pixar’s Monsters University is a bit of a class reunion for our favorite creatures of the one-eyed and furry variety. In the prequel, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, and Steve Buscemi will reprise their voice roles from 2001′s Monsters, Inc., but the new film will also feature plenty of new characters.

EW can exclusively reveal more actors who are bringing life to the animated movie’s monsters. Among the talent lending their voices to the film are Nathan Fillion (Castle), John Krasinski (The Office), and Bonnie Hunt (Cheaper By the Dozen).

Hunt’s acceptance into Monsters University marks a return to the Pixar family. She also voiced characters in A Bug’s Life, Cars, Toy Story 3, multiple short films, and even Monsters, Inc., though as a different character than her role in the prequel. READ FULL STORY »

Apr 5 2013 04:41 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars': Roma Maffia cast as the new cop in town -- EXCLUSIVE

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Listen up PLL fans! We’ve got some good news for you — and some not-so-good news for our four Little Liars: Two new investigators are coming to the felony-filled town of Rosewood.

The Rosewood PD must not be doing its job (you think?!), because Sean Faris is joining the cast as state investigator Gabriel Holbrook. And EW exclusively learned that Faris won’t be showing up alone: Roma Maffia — known largely for her role as Dr. Liz Cruz on Nip/Tuck — will play Gabe’s partner, Linda Tanner. Maffia’s character will first appear in the fourth episode of the upcoming fourth season, which premieres June 11, and is another state investigator who ABC Family describes as “smart, patient, and with a military background.”

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Apr 2 2013 09:24 PM ET

'Austin and Ally' gets renewed for season 3

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Look for more Austin & Ally next fall: Disney Channel has ordered a third season of its hit show. Production resumes in July with the new season set to premiere in October.

“Austin & Ally continues to hit high notes with kids and families, and the new season promises excitement for  ‘Auslly’ fans as Austin’s music career kicks into full gear and Ally’s begins to take flight. This ensemble cast, Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez, and Calum Worthy, has incredible comedic chemistry and charm that continues to win audiences over,” said Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide.

The show follows a singer (Lynch) and a songwriter (Marano) and their two best friends, and it’s the number 1 series in kids 2-11 (2.3 million/5.9 rating), kids 6-11 (1.9 million/8.1 rating), and Tweens 9-14 (1.8 million/7.7 rating).

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Apr 2 2013 07:23 PM ET

'My Little Pony' books galloping to shelves near you -- EXCLUSIVE

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Eager Bronies — and, you know, actual children — still have several months to wait before new episodes of My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic return to The Hub. Luckily, a slew of new Pony titles being released this spring, summer, and fall should help make time fly.

Three of these books — Meet the Ponies of Ponyville, Welcome to Equestria, and Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell — hit stores today, while three more are slated for later this year. The full-color original picture book Under the Sparkling Sea, out April 23, features breathtaking illustrations by artist Mary Jane Begin and a journey to Aquastria, an all-new underwater world. The Elements of Harmony (June) serves as a guide to My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic, complete with a forward by creator Lauren Faust. And finally, the Mini Pony Collector’s Guide (October) is a must for any avid Pony pack rat — especially since it comes with an exclusive mini figurine.

We’ve got exclusive images from the new books, as well as the punch-out trading card that comes with Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell (pictured above). Want to see them all? Hoof it on over to our gallery where you can use a magnifier to check out some of the detail.

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Apr 1 2013 01:34 PM ET

Kid President takes the White House for April Fool's joke

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When the official White House YouTube channel posted a video touting a Special Message from the President, viewers were no doubt surprised to see Kid President (aka Robbie Novak) pop up behind the podium. No big inspirational saying this time. Just a cute kid having fun as he was onsite for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. April Fools on all y’all.

Check out the video below. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 29 2013 03:40 PM ET

Fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff talks about writing songs for 'Super WHY! Live'

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Some days fun. guitarist and songwriter Jack Antonoff slaves over rock tunes such as “Some Nights” and the Grammy award-winning “We Are Young.” And some days he spends penning more kiddie-friendly tracks with titles like “Woofster” and “Captain Alpha Pig.” Why? Actually, make that “WHY!” Antonoff has written many of the songs featured on Super WHY! Live, the touring version of the educationally-minded PBS show which begins on April 26 in Chicago, and also produced the accompanying soundtrack.

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Mar 28 2013 02:55 PM ET

'Angry Birds' take over the Kennedy Space Center. Next stop, the world?

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First, Angry Birds was a videogame for your phone. Then it was several videogames. Then it became a cartoon. Now it’s an attraction at the Kennedy Space Center.

Last week, the center unveiled “Angry Birds Space Encounter,” which is fully interactive and almost 5,000-square feet. It features six different stations and sees the game’s characters on a new adventure as they track their kidnapped eggs through a wormhole. This isn’t the first time that Rovio Entertainment, which develops the franchise, has worked on “location-based” spin-offs, but it is the first such one (all-ages, comprehensive) in the United States. Even better, said company execs: “Angry Birds Space Encounter” will actually teach kids about space.

“If children begin to play and are engaging in things and they’re excited about Kennedy as a whole, then they start thinking about space exploration and then everything that you need to do to be a part of a career in science and mathematics,” said Dan Mitchell, director of location-based entertainment for Rovio.

The Kennedy Center partnership came out ofRovio’s relationship with NASA — but all of that is just one piece of a much larger plan that hopefully ends with Angry Birds not just on your phone and TV or in your theme parks, but everywhere.

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Mar 20 2013 08:03 PM ET

New trailer for 'Turbo,' starring the voice of Ryan Reynolds, now online

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Dreamworks’ answer to Disney’s Cars – and every superhero story that begins with a life-changing, mutation-causing disaster — just got a new trailer.

Turbo, the animated movie about a snail who wishes he were speedy kicks things into high gear when a highway accident sucks him into the engine of a sports car. One dash of nitric oxide, one journey through this snail’s changing anatomy, and one power up ballad later, we’ve got ourselves a very speedy snail — who by the way is voiced by Ryan Reynolds.

Check out the new trailer, which hit the web today, below:

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