Q: What happened to the “Home & Family” show on the Hallmark Channel? One day it was there and the next day gone! — J.G.
A: The “Home & Family” daytime talk show was canceled after nine seasons. It went through several creative changes over the years, with original hosts Cristina Ferrare, Michael Burger and Chuck Woolery in the late 1990s. It was renewed by the Hallmark Channel in 2012 with new hosts Paige Davis of “Trading Spaces” fame and Mark Steines from “Entertainment Tonight.”
Davis’ run was very short-lived, and she was replaced with former host Ferrare. In 2016, Ferrare was let go in favor of Debbie Matenopoulos (“The View”), while Steines stayed until 2018, when he was abruptly fired. The seventh season welcomed new co-host Cameron Mathison (“All My Children”). The show went on hiatus in 2020 during the pandemic and never fully recovered, returning in early March 2021 only to be canceled soon after.
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Q: When is the new “Jurassic Park” movie coming out? I want to make sure I don’t miss it on the big screen. Movies don’t seem to last very long in theaters these days. — B.D.
A: “Jurassic World Dominion” is expected to premiere in theaters nationwide on June 10. It will no doubt be a big hit as it stars not only Chris Pratt, but features the return of characters from the original “Jurassic Park” trilogy — Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill.
In the newest installment, humans and dinosaurs must learn to co-exist, and Bryce Dallas Howard leads the movement as the founder of the Dinosaur Protection Group. Steven Spielberg, who directed the original “Jurassic Park,” is one of the upcoming film’s producers, and Colin Trevorrow directs. “Jurassic World” from 2015 is one of the top 10 grossing movies of all time with $1.67 billion at the box office worldwide.
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Q: It seems like Benedict Cumberbatch is in everything these days. I first noticed his talents in the “Sherlock” series, but I’d never heard of him before then. How long has he been acting professionally? — B.B.
A: Benedict Cumberbatch started out on the stage in London, which is no surprise given that he is the son of two actors, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton. He’s been earning screen credits for the past 20 years, but the British mystery series “Sherlock” was his breakout hit. Before then, he built up an impressive resume with small roles in U.S. films like “August: Osage County,” starring Meryl Streep, and “12 Years a Slave,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor.
After joining the Marvel Universe as Doctor Strange, Cumberbatch’s name is now above the title. He recently reprised the comic-book role in the blockbuster hit “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and will next star in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
He’ll also soon learn if he can add Oscar winner to his list of accomplishments, as he’s a Best Actor nominee for his role in “The Power of the Dog.” The Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 27, on ABC.
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PHOTO: Benedict Cumberbatch in “Sherlock”
Photo credit: BBC
