Author: Sam Rubin

Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ costars discuss her star power

While promoting their new film “Challengers,” Zendaya’s costars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist couldn’t deny her star power. “You can’t be a movie star unless you’re a brilliant actor and Z is,” O’Connor told KTLA 5’s Sam Rubin. He explained that the “Euphoria” actress has the star quality, which he Read More

‘Elemental’ director Peter Sohn is ‘extremely proud’ of Oscar nomination

The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday morning and Peter Sohn’s “Elemental” gained the nomination for Best Animated Feature Film. He told KTLA 5’s Sam Rubin that he learned of the big news via text message. “(I’m) super excited. Sam, thank you so much for the Read More

Taraji P. Henson says she ‘felt seen’ by Oprah on the set of ‘The Color Purple’

Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson plays the iconic role of Shug Avery in the film adaptation of the musical version of “The Color Purple.” Before the film, Henson was approached about doing the production on Broadway, but she “ran” away from it. “I studied musical theater in college and I Read More