Why Tilda Swinton Doesn't Like Harry Potter

Is it even legal to dislike Harry Potter? Actress/icon/goddess we don't deserve Tilda Swinton took a rare stand against Harry Potter -- or at least one aspect of it -- in a Scots Magazine interview.

The Scotland resident was not asked about J.K. Rowling's series, it seems, but rather about her own upbringing and role as a mother of two; she only dragged Potter into the interview to challenge its romanticizing of boarding schools like Hogwarts.


Swinton told the magazine parenthood has made her "more disciplined and less lazy and irresponsible," adding, "I can't just take off and do anything I want to anymore which is a good and a bad thing, I suppose!"


In terms of her own upbringing, the London-born Swinton went to swanky West Heath's Girls's School (fun fact: Princess Diana was a classmate and friend) and then Fettes College boarding school. She has spoken before about hating her boarding school experience, telling Scots it was "hell" and "a very lonely and isolating environment."

Here's where Harry Potter comes in:

"That's why I dislike films like 'Harry Potter' which tend to romanticize such places. I think they are a very cruel setting in which to grow up and I don't feel children benefit from that type of education. Children need their parents and the love parents can provide."

From that perspective, fair enough, although Hogwarts was the only place an orphan like Harry Potter felt real love. It was home for him. But, yeah, those of us who longed to get an owl-delivered letter from Hogwarts at age 11 would do well to remember that real boarding schools are often less than magical. But still. It would be fun to join a Quidditch team.

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Watch Pixar's 'Cars' Characters Morph From Their Real Car Models

Are you ready for more sweet rides? Yeah, the first teaser for "Cars 3" was surprisingly dark, but Disney/Pixar wouldn't have cooked up three films if fans weren't hungry for the main ingredient: seriously cool cars. The folks over at Gearheads.org had some fun with those cars, showing how the "Cars" characters were shaped by their real-life counterparts.

Check out their cool graphics:

Lightning McQueen: based largely on a Chevy Corvette C6


Mater: 1951 International Harvester L-170


Sally Carrera: 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera


Doc Hudson: 1951 Hudson Hornet


Luigi: 1959 Fiat 500

A few months back, Pixar boss John Lasseter teased what's ahead in "Cars 3," telling Entertainment Weekly, "Lightning McQueen, he's awesome. We've got some great new characters, some great racing in it. It's a very emotional story. It's a little bit more akin to 'Cars 1,' where you get into a deep emotion with him. It's really a special story. It's very emotional and his relationship with Doc Hudson, and his memory of Doc Hudson."

"Cars 3" is scheduled for release in theaters June 16, 2017.

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'Sing' Exclusive Clip: This Punk-Rock Porcupine Isn't Calling Anyone

This punk-rock porcupine is not calling anyone, and there's no "maybe" about it.

In the animated movie "Sing," Ash (Scarlett Johansson) is taking part in the singing contest put on by koala / theater owner Buster (Matthew McConaughey). Sure, she left her band after finding out her ex-boyfriend cheated on her, but just because she's doing this competition doesn't mean she'll sing anything.

In this exclusive clip, Buster suggests a very popular song: Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe." But Ash isn't having it.

"I'm not singing this," she flatly tells Buster.

But the koala thinks it's perfect for a young teen singer like her. "Wow, it's like you can see inside my tiny teenage mind," a sarcastic Ash snarks at him. Will Buster be able to change her mind with his rendition of the tune, maybe?

"Sing" opens in theaters everywhere December 21.

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Jason Roy Will Win 'Big Brother: OTT' Over Morgan Willett, But Should He?

Jason Roy is about to win enough money to finally move out of his mother's basement. "Big Brother: Over the Top" -- the CBS All Access digital stepcousin of "Big Brother" -- is ending tonight, with America choosing the winner from these three finalists:

• Jason Roy
• Morgan Willett
• Kryssie Ridolfi

That ranking is very likely how things are going to turn out. Kryssie is almost certain to be third place, with the $250,000 win coming down to "Big Brother 17" veteran Jason vs. sister soldier Morgan.

Executive producer Allison Grodner claims there have been "really close votes" this season, but the superfan veteran is probably going to win. Because the "America" that is voting is niche group of superfans and veterans who -- for multiple reasons -- will skew the vote to Jason over Morgan.

The Final 3 made their pleas to America this evening, explaining why they deserve to win. Details here: https://t.co/1dP6bBkdCu #BBOTT http://pic.twitter.com/UggJTyUCd2

— Big Brother Daily (@BBDailyOTT) December 1, 2016

This seems predictable, but also surprising. The BBOTT crew knew America would have a large role this season, and they knew Jason was a BB17 veteran, so why didn't they target him when they had the chance?

Jason did win the Power of Veto a few times, and he did have some help from America, but that was also a sign that he should probably be targeted before he got far enough to win whole thing. Then again, the Houseguests didn't know from Day 1 that America voted in Jason over Jozea. But they knew enough to realize he was a threat on a season with so much power being directed from people at home. Jason came into the house with more than 60,000 Twitter followers and the backing of "Big Brother" veterans. Morgan had her sister Alex in the house, which was its own advantage, but she and her alliance were the underdogs. It's easy to root for underdogs, but they are underdogs for a reason: It's unlikely they will defeat Goliath.

Many fans wish Shelby Stockton had made the finals, and Shelby is part of #MorganMafia, whether that helps or not:

HEY TWITTER. SHELBY HAS A MESSAGE FOR YOU. and if it rhymes...it must be the truth😏 #MorganMafia #BBOTT http://pic.twitter.com/82rY4Vxti1

— Alex Willett (@alexshay1) November 30, 2016

But so much of the BB fan base is Team Jason, and not just because he's a veteran. It's also because he's a superfan who played hard the whole season and winning "Big Brother" is his dream. Yeah, he's a trash-talker and his attitude can be annoying, but if this comes down to strategic gameplay, the win will probably go to Jason. And if it comes down to popularity, the win will probably go to Jason. There's only a sliver of underdog hope that the win will go to the sweet, less strategic, non-superfan Morgan, but we've seen elections go the other way before.

Julie Chen is hosting tonight's (Thursday, December 1) live finale at 8 p.m. ET on CBS All Access.

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Lauren Graham: 'Gilmore Girls' Stars 'Don't Pay Attention' to Revival Backlash

Paul is not the only one the Gilmore girls have chosen to ignore. They are also turning the volume way down on any criticism of the Netflix revival, "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life."

Many fans loved the four-part return, and their only criticism is that they're not guaranteed to get more. But others were disappointed, feeling that the revival lost a bit of the old spark. Some called out Rory (Alexis Bledel), Lorelai (Lauren Graham), and the gang for occasionally coming across as selfish and mean-spirited, aka "kind of awful sometimes."

That's how the moderator put it when stars Graham, Bledel, Scott Patterson (Luke), and Kelly Bishop (Emily) discussed the return during a recent panel discussion. The moderator referenced Rory's "boyfriend" Paul -- who is constantly forgotten, and cheated on -- and noted that, overall, "There's been a bit more of a backlash against their characters this time around."

Lauren Graham responded to that for the foursome (via People):

"We don't pay attention to anything. We don't know. None of us are on the internet, almost at all. So, I know what you mean, but the show has a sense of humor, and that's its sense of humor. And I think maybe it feels a little different; Rory's not in high school anymore, so yes, as grown women constantly forgetting... I just thought it was a funny runner. But the whole show has a kind of heightened theatrical quality. I mean, just like Donald Trump, don't take it literally. But unlike that, to me it was more of a metaphor for, this isn't the right guy, and this is how they communicate about it, and does it go 10 steps too far? I don't know, but it was 90 minutes. We had a lot of time to fill."

Patterson quipped, "Paul was a sacrificial lamb, and he knew it! The audience knew it!"

Bledel and Bishop also discussed not always agreeing with their characters's behavior and decisions. There's no reason why they should always agree with them. Do you always agree with your past decisions? Most characters on TV are not meant to be perfect, and Rory cheating or being The Other Woman isn't exactly new, even if it's still disappointing.

If some fans wanted more from the "Gilmore Girls" revival, that just shows how much they care and the high standard to which they hold such a classic series. And it's not like the actors themselves wrote the scripts, or could do anything about them at this point, so it's probably wise for them to keep the criticism at arm's length.

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Why Milo Ventimiglia Credits Will Smith for Helping Him Be a 'Good Man'

Is it too late to name Milo Ventimiglia co-Sexiest Man Alive? He is having the best year -- from playing ideal husband/father Jack in "This Is Us" to returning as Rory's ideal partner (she'll figure it out) Jess in "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life." The 39-year-old actor just had a heartwarming Q&A with Interview, during which Will Smith got a surprising name-drop, and heaps of praise.

Interview noted that Ventimiglia's first credited role was Party Guest #1 on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" back in 1995. Here's the star's response when asked, "What was it like on that set?"

"It was fun, man. I had one line. You can still go on YouTube, type in 'Milo Ventimiglia Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' and you'll find it. But the most impactful thing for me being on that set was to see how Will Smith was with his crew. I think he was coming off of 'Men in Black,' and was already signed up for 'Men in Black II.' He was not just a TV star; he was a movie star already. He knew everyone's name and was inclusive of everyone and the crew. For me, being that that was my first job, I just watched and soaked up as much as I could. It impacted me and how I am around my sets and my crews. Will Smith is a good man. So I just try to be a good man. It was a pretty impactful moment, I'm very thankful that that was my first gig — being around him."

Such a class act. By the way, here's what comes up when you Google that:
It's amazing that Ventimiglia could soak up so much just from being on set for that one (super cheesy) scene, but that's what happens when you maximize every experience.

Speaking of maximizing experiences -- all "This Is Us" fans have learned to keep tissues on standby, and you may need them again for the section of Ventimiglia's interview when he talks about his own father. He was asked if there was anything from his own family he could draw on for the role of Jack, and here's his response:

"I feel like Jack has the same heart as my father. My father was a very fun dad; he was always coaching our soccer sports teams, he made sure that we had activities to do. He was kind of goofy and fun. But at the same time, he had a lot of lessons to teach us so that we didn't grow up and just not be good people. I try and reflect a lot on how I was raised by my father in the character that I'm playing now in being a dad. You've got to be strong for these kids. You also have to be fun and teach them all the lessons, not just one, or two, or three. I'm in my trailer right now, and in it I have a photograph of my dad from when I was about three years old, and above it, it says, 'Be a good father' and below it, it says, 'Be a good husband.' It's really simple—really simple, easy things to look at right before I walk out of my trailer."

That's so sweet. It certainly helps to have strong influences when you're young. Will Smith should be proud that he had anything to do with keeping Ventimiglia on this "good man" path. Keep it up!

A father is forever. Share this moment of unconditional love. #ThisIsUs http://pic.twitter.com/KjC4PeFswp

— This Is Us (@NBCThisisUs) November 30, 2016

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'Survivor' Adam Honors Mother Who Died From Lung Cancer Two Days After Filming

"Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X" castaway Adam Klein had a fantastic episode last night -- giving away his advantage instead of using it in the loved one's visit, winning immunity, and even playing an idol to cement his alliance's loyalty (and steal Will's thunder).

But even if the 25-year-old goes on to win the whole season, it will be bittersweet.

Adam's mother, Susie, died from Stage IV lung cancer on Saturday, May 14, 2016, which was just a couple of days after "Survivor" finished filming this season. Adam is now raising money for the #LiveLikeSusie Memorial Fund for Lung Cancer Research on YouCaring.com. The current fundraising total is $36,457 of a $50,000 goal.

In late October, Adam posted an update to the fundraising page, sharing more of his Mother & Son story with Susie, including that they were almost cast as partners on a "Blood vs Water" season before she was diagnosed:

"As you can imagine, my life feels very surreal. My biggest dream came true this year when I got a chance to compete on Season 33 of Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X. It was a family dream, something I almost got to do with my mom when we came close to being cast on the show together just over two years ago. At the time, my mom was the healthiest woman I knew. At 58 years old, she would have been the 3rd oldest woman in Survivor history, but she not only was physically cleared for the game, she was in incredible shape and would have run circles around me on the show. We didn't get on that year, but my family was confident that one day, it would happen.

Fast forward to one year ago. My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in August, creating the single greatest nightmare of all of our lives. My mom was always full of life, full of passion, and full of love, and she inspired others, myself included, to do the same. Even after she was diagnosed, she encouraged me to apply again to Survivor. At the time, it was hard for me to think about something like Survivor when our lives had just taken such a serious turn, but if my mom was going to keep living at 100%, I was going to follow her lead. I applied, and this time, after months of interviews, I got on.

I've now watched 5 episodes of myself on the show we loved as a family, the show that I talked about with my mom every week since I was 9 years old. Watching without her by our side on the couch is more devastating than anything I've ever experienced. And yet, the love and support from everyone who has donated to this campaign, who has been through a similar pain, and who shares our desire to end the nightmare of lung cancer for other families, has kept our family grounded, focused, and optimistic..."

Head to the donation page for more details or to support the fund.

Meanwhile, we still need to find out Adam's fate on the show. Jeff Probst teased a double elimination in the December 7 episode, telling Entertainment Weekly, "We are getting down to the end, and next week we lose two people. I love/hate these episodes because I hate losing people, but I love having Two Tribals and two votes. Then the following week, it's our finale and it's going to be great!"

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