Kevin McCallister is back, and oh, how things have changed.
“Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin reprises his role from the 1990 Christmas film in a new commercial. The clever Google ad shows how much easier it can be to secure your home when you have an AI-powered virtual assistant rather than simply the resourcefulness of a precocious 8-year-old kid. In it, Culkin recreates some memorable scenes from the movie, but this time, all he needs are a few voice commands and clicks of a button.
One of the best parts of the ad is when Culkin asks Google to “begin Operation Kevin.” At that point, Christmas music goes on, the door automatically locks, and the fireplace lights. There’s even a more high-tech version of Kevin’s faux-party scene in the windows.
The song is right: You will get a sentimental feeling. Watch below.
Now he’s producing a “Home Alone” reboot — but with a very Deadpool-friendly twist.
According to Deadline, Ry guy is attached to produce “Stoned Alone,” following a 20-something weed growing “loser” who misses the plane for his holiday ski trip — somewhat similar to Macaulay Culkin‘s Kevin McCallister in the 1990 Christmas movie. Here’s more on “Stoned Alone” via Deadline:
“He makes the best of things by getting high. Paranoia sets in and he believes he hears someone break into his house. Turns out thieves have broken in. Fully stoned and fueled by paranoia, he tries to thwart the thieves and defend his castle.”
Strangely into this. It doesn’t sound like Ryan Reynolds would be starring in it, though, at least not as the 20-something lead character — unless they change that to 40-something. But come on. He can’t tease us with something like this and not show up on screen in some capacity.
Maybe he can play one of the thieves. Fans have already suggested Macaulay Culkin to play another one. That would be classic.
Augustine Frizzell will direct “Stoned Alone” from a script by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider.
Stay tuned for more details, including casting and a release date.
John Heard, who played the dad in the first two “Home Alone” movies, died Friday. He was 72.
The film and TV actor was arguably best known for his role as Kevin McCallister’s father in “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” According to Deadline, the cause of death is still under investigation by the Santa Clara County coroner’s office.
The Washington, D.C. native appeared in such films as “The Sopranos.”
His more recent credits include an April 2017 guest spot on WGN’s “Outsiders,” as well as roles on “Elementary” and “Modern Family.”
What would “Home Alone’s” Kevin McCallister be like if he was all grown up? Well, he might be a creepy Uber driver.
Macaulay Culkin revisits his famous role in the premiere of the web series “:DRYVRS,” created by Moldy Peaches musician Jack Dishel. In the series, Dishel interacts with the, um, colorful characters who are drivers of an unnamed car service. One of them is Culkin, who seems to be a thirtysomething Kevin McCallister.
“It’s f—ing Christmas time, and your whole family goes on vacation, right?,” Culkin’s character vents. “And they forget their 8-year-old f—ing son … all by yourself, in the house, for a week!”
He goes on to complain about the two “psychopath home invaders” he had to fend off. “I still have nightmares about this bald, weirdo dude chasing me around, talking like Yosemite Sam.”
Dishel’s ride takes a turn for the dark when someone tries to carjack them. Let’s just say Kevin still know how to protect himself.
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“Home Alone” is an odd movie — half gooey holiday sentiment, half slapstick-cartoon sadism.
Still, upon its release 25 years ago (on November 16, 1990), it became an instant Christmastime favorite. It also made Macaulay Culkin one of the most popular child stars in Hollywood history, while also becoming both the all-time top-grossing live-action comedy and top-grossing Christmas movie.
You’d think all that success would have ensured career longevity for everyone involved, but not so. Here’s what’s become of the cast of “Home Alone” since little Kevin first fought off the Wet Bandits after his family forgot to take him along to Paris.
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what’s streaming on Netflix, we’ve got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
“Magic Mike XXL”
Not everyone went out to see this one in a crowded theater of tittering fans. Perhaps you were waiting until Channing Tatum was available for a private showing at home? Ready or not, he’s grinding your way October 6. The sequel features the usual suspects, plus Amber Heard, Donald Glover, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Michael Strahan, Andie MacDowell, Elizabeth Banks, and Jada Pinkett Smith. The DVD and Blu-ray combo pack both include the special features “The Moves of Magic Mike XXL” and “Georgia,” and the Blu-ray also has an Extended Malik Dance Scene.
“Batkid Begins”
This should warm your heart. “Batkid Begins” is out on DVD on October 6. The documentary follows the one day, in one city, when the world came together to grant one 5-year-old cancer patient named Miles his wish. The movie looks at the “why” of this good-news phenomenon. Source it, bottle it, and spread it through the water system!
“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”
This winner of the 2015 Sundance Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD October 6. The funny, uplifting story follows quirky teenager Greg Gaines, who is trying to get through high school while making film parodies with his “coworker” Earl. When he is forced to spend time with a terminally ill classmate, he finally learns to let his guard down and connect with the people around him. Both the DVD and Blu-ray editions come with several extras, including deleted scenes with commentary.
“Home Alone: 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Christmas Edition”
Can you believe it’s been 25 years since they forgot Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin McCallister back at the house? To celebrate the milestone, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is issuing this ultimate collector’s edition on Blu-ray and DVD on October 6. The gift set features all five films packaged together for the first time in a collectible paint can full of limited edition movie memorabilia.
New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only
“Paper Towns”
“Paper Towns” — another adaptation from John Green, author of “The Fault in Our Stars” — arrives on Digital HD on October 9, before the Blu-ray/DVD drop on October 20. Nat Wolff stars in the coming-of-age story about a high school senior who has been in love with his enigmatic neighbor Margot (Cara Delevingne) since childhood. Follow them on an all-night adventure, followed by Margo’s sudden disappearance, and trail of cryptic clues.
“Red Oaks”
The first season of Amazon’s original comedy series will start streaming to Prime members starting Friday, October 9. Watch all 10 episodes of the half-hour coming-of-age dramedy set in suburban New Jersey in 1985. “Red Oaks” — which someone has ingeniously dubbed “The Graduate meets Caddyshack” — stars Craig Roberts, Paul Reiser, Jennifer Grey and Richard Kind.
Check out the trailer:
“Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th”
Just in time for Halloween — and just following the passing of Wes Craven — “Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th” is arriving on Digital October 6. Inspired by the critically-acclaimed book, the tribute takes viewers behind the mask on a journey into the making of the landmark horror franchise-from its beginnings in 1980 at a New Jersey summer camp to the blockbuster release of its 2009 “reboot.” The movie combines hundreds of rare and never-before-seen photographs, film clips, outtakes, archival documents, conceptual art and behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with more than 150 cast and crew members spanning all twelve films and the television series. The film stars Sean S. Cunningham, Corey Feldman, Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Alice Cooper, Frank Mancuso Jr., Adrienne King, Amy Steel and more.
This is a big week for Fall TV premieres, and Netflix will start streaming the previous seasons of several shows in time for their TV returns. For example, on Tuesday, October 6, Netflix is offering “American Horror Story: Freak Show” (one day before the debut of “American Horror Story: Hotel”) plus the first seasons of “iZombie” and “The Flash” and the second season of “The Originals.” On October 7, Netflix will start streaming “Arrow” Season 3 and “Supernatural” Season 10. Why not binge your way into a full catch-up so each season will be fresh in your mind before you start watching them “live”?
TV Worth Watching
“The Walking Dead” (Sunday on AMC at 9 p.m.)
When Season 5 ended, Rick shot Pete and Morgan showed up in Alexandria just in time to watch. (Awkward!) We’ll see the old friends reunite for the first time since Season 3 in Season 6, Episode 1, “First Time Again.” The 90 minute will show “Rick and the group continue to have trouble assimilating into Alexandria. Multiple threats lead the community to adopt a mindset of hardness, while Rick’s group must take a step back from the violence they’ve come to embrace.”
“American Horror Story: Hotel” (Wednesday on FX at 10 p.m.)
Welcome to the Hotel Cortez, where Lady Gaga is in charge and you may or may not be sewn into your bed at night. In the first episode, appropriately titled “Checking In,” detective and family man John Lowe (Wes Bentley) investigates a chain of gruesome murders in Los Angeles, and a mysterious tip points him to the mysterious Hotel Cortez.
“The Vampire Diaries” (Thursday on The CW at 8 p.m.)
Are you ready for life without Elena? In the Season 7 premiere, “Day One Of Twenty-Two Thousand,Give Or Take,” Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is forced to navigate his new reality without the love of his life. A newly empowered Bonnie (Kat Graham) has decided that she will be Damon’s moral compass and keeps a close eye on him as he, in turn, cautiously keeps tabs on Alaric (Matt Davis), following the loss of his fiancée Jo. Meanwhile, as he waits for Caroline (Candice King) to sort out her emotions, Stefan (Paul Wesley) takes an active role in protecting the town from Lily (Annie Wersching) and her family of Heretics, who have wasted no time wreaking havoc in Mystic Falls.
“Billy on the Street” (Thursday on truTV at 10:30 p.m.)
Comedian Billy Eichner returns to the streets of NYC — and starts his run on truTV — on October 8. In the first episode, Tina Fey joins Billy as they hit the pavement to find Tina a friend. Plus, Billy ambushes pedestrians with the news that Emma Stone seems down to earth. (It’s true!) Other games include “For a Dollar” and a new “Lightning Round.” This season will feature multiple A-listers, including Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Anna Kendrick, Julianne Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Hader, and Jason Sudeikis.
Kevin McCallister is one sadistic little boy, and we’ve got the GIFs to prove it. Looking back at “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York,” we can’t deny the over-the-top weirdness and sinister elements of these so-called family favorites. Seriously, take a look for yourself.
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Chris Columbus’s Christmas classic “Home Alone” is getting a whole new look.
Kevin McAllister’s unsupervised holiday adventure (he was forgotten by his family, remember?) has been reimagined as the colorful, lesson-filled “Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook” — and we just happen to have an exclusive peek at some of its pages. In the preview above, you can see Kevin hanging stockings with care, coming to the amazing conclusion that he’s somehow made his parents disappear, and watch one of his now-epic booby traps come to life on the page.
Published by Quirk Books and illustrated by Kim Smith, “Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook” hits shelves (and e-readers) on October 20th, just in time for the holidays.
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At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what’s streaming on Netflix, we’ve got you covered.
Kevin McCallister is one sadistic little boy, and we’ve got the GIFs to prove it. Looking back at “