E. Oliver Whitney

E. Oliver Whitney is a senior editor at ScreenCrush. When not talking Game of Thrones theories or waiting for the next Terrence Malick film, Oliver is probably having an SVU marathon. Oliver was formerly an entertainment editor at Huff Post and has written for Variety, New York magazine, Indiewire, Moviefone, and Backstage.

ABC Cancels ‘Roseanne’ Following Roseanne Barr’s ‘Repugnant’ Racist Tweet

After Roseanne Barr took aim at a former Obama advisor in a racist tweet, ABC has canceled her revival series.

Weekend Box Office: ‘The Last Jedi’ Dominates With Second-Largest Opening Ever

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ has the second biggest opening weekend at the box office of all time, following shortly behind ‘The Force Awakens.’

John Hurt, Oscar-Nominated Actor of ‘Alien’ and ‘The Elephant Man,’ Dies at Age 77

John Hurt, the British actor best known for Alien and The Elephant Man, has reportedly died at the age of 77, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Gene Wilder, Legendary Actor and ‘Willy Wonka’ Star, Dead at 83

Gene Wilder, best known for his comedic roles in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein has died at the age of 83.

Prince, Legendary Musician, Dead at 57

Prince, legendary musician and actor from Purple Rain, has died, according to TMZ. He was 57.