take," academy award winner matt damon on his new movie getting oscar buzz, "manchester by the sea." plus, music man harry connick jr. is our celebrity co-host. and a "freebie friday" give-away that will rock your world. tune in to win from home. coming up right now. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today's take," live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. welcome to "today" on this feel-good friday. november 18th. 2016. the blue man group is here. i thought there was something wrong with my tv. i like how they're standing

dylan. al's on "the turkey trot." so look who's back, the myth, the legend, the music man. >> can you come up with a theme song? >> i got it. i'm fast. it's done. >> do we have to pay you? >> of course we have to pay. you won't be hearing that song. we have a big show today. lots of free stuff to give away. it is "freebie friday." >> it is so fun. feels >> you at home, we never forget about you. we are including you in "freebie friday." don't think just because you didn't get a chance to come down to the plaza that tough's been left behind because you've not been left behind. so you got this new segment on the show? >> it's called "hot headlines." because sometimes you watch the news and as great as y'all are at delivering the news dsews -- you are great --

compliment. >> sometimes the material you deliver is not exactly exciting. so i take those headlines and make them sexy. yeah. >> angela merkel to run for fourth term as chancellor. she might be the chancellor, but i'm be more mansalor. cops find koala inside a woman's bag. wanted, too. not only was the woman wanted but she had a wanted koala. they was both on the run, running running hiding from the cops it was a koala on the lam. that's two animal references. >> okay. there are so many layers. first, your eye contact. >> that's my sexy zone. >> i don't know what that was. >> that's actually the first time i've seen it.

>> what do you think when you watch that? was that off the top of your led? >> they give me the headline and i just start making stuff up. >> the candle? >> you know, we try to make it sexy. making "hot headlines." >> i want you to do a hot weather forecast. ? oh ya it's hot today about 90 degrees ? ? it's 42 around new york city ? yeah, i like it. >> the forecasts were all wrong. >> the forecast was terrible. information. i'm not smart enough to just know what the weather is. >> look for "hot headlines" on harry's show and warn your friends and family. feel-good friday. >> yes. last night my husband and i went to our first baby class. it was a baby cpr class. it is kind of the only one we're doing because i figure all of the breathing stuff and labor stuff we'll sort of figure out. but cpr is one of those things. you are home alone, you got to

i'm the nerd of i think the whole "today" show. i'm the first one there just sitting there by myself for 15 minutes hoping i'm in the right place. then the lady comes in and she just piles up babies. on the table. >> you think my segment's creepy? >> babyproofing your home, cpr and everything. my husband came in a little bit late because he had to work. he was so excited that we were "in class" together that he brought me a dear dylan, i think you're super cute and totally cool. will you be my girlfriend? >> little late for that, brian. >> circle, yes, no, or maybe. >> what did you circle? >> i circled yes, of course. we're already married so i figured girlfriend -- >> you should frame this for the baby. >> it is written on an nfenvelo. he was just excited to be in class together. >> did anyone else show up for the class? >> yes. it was a full class.

anything. my feel-good friday, i just discovered i was perusing the internet. such a sucker for love. this couple, they're in england. because of legal reasons, i cannot have them --vy to hold my phone up because the lawyers around here are real tight on me. so here you go. >> this is still okay? >> what's the difference? >> so this is adorable -- think camilla does he look like? don rickles? anyway, they met in art school 65 years ago. her parents did not approve because he was an artist, which you know, you're an artist. she was widowed three times. he went on to marry once. he was widowed. her daughter reunited them 65 years later. and now they're engaged! >> wow. that's amazing.

and now they're engaged. >> that's so sweet. >> and they still have that spark? it's still there? >> oh. legal says we can show the photo. see? that's them. they're engaged! >> the most amazing thing about that story is that you said he looks like don rickles. what are you thinking? >> that guy couldn't look more unlike don rickles. >> i'm not a casting agent. okay. the guy who played mr. "three's company." 65 years. it can happen. >> that's sweet. we've got something else that's really nice. this new toy that's sweeping the nation. you have one? >> we are getting one. right here. it is called the hatch-a-mole. >> this is for ages 3 and up. it is the new "it" -- >> 5-plus. >> that's perfect for my nieces. i am very happy to see this work.

that i'm apparently going to hold for next several minutes to possibly -- i'm going to give birth to a hatchimal. >> you raise them from baby to toddlers, on to kids. dylan can -- can you help her? >> the key unlocks it. >> i have a 7-year-old niece and a 10-year-old niece. they were supposed to come today. we could not find a single seat so if you're flying on thanksgiving -- >> listen. did you hear that? >> wow. >> it's alive now? >> this reminds me of a gremlin. so apparently -- >> my nieces are watching because all of this depends on you. >> so this is how this works. i'm going to hold it and at some point within this hour hopefully it will hatch into an animal. >> not if i don't scramble it first. >> i don't know if you want to eat what's inside this.

>> do you have to hold it like that? >> i don't really know how -- >> it's really cute how you are holding it. >> i don't really flow. so after it hatches -- which we'll bring that to you live. >> that's going to freak your baby out. the baby's going to come out -- >> can we have the instructions, please? >> i think it just has to be held. >> how long does it take for this to hatch, guys? >> between 20 and 60 minutes. >> so the show will be over. >> well, live -- >> sit on it. >> then after it born it goes through phases of life. from baby to toddler to kid. its eyes change color based on how old it is. >> do you have to like enroll it in school? >> i think it is getting to that point.

>> did he have guns and explosives? >> yes. >> what did he say. >> he had guns and explosives. >> once our investigators look at it, we may. >> what did you think of this individual? >> well, you know, it's unnerving, he inconvenienced a lot of the students, and obviously, the classes were postponed. we had avenue. and i hate when we get these, because you always worry about a copycat. but if we find someone, we'll prosecute them. we have had a lot of real incidents across this country. >> what did you think? >> that we had an active shooter situation.

shot. it's very alarming and you see how serious we took it. but again, the training we do, if anything good is out of this, it's all working together to make sure. >> was there an exchange? are you happy with the way your operator handled this thing? >> very satisfied. >> thaas one of your dispatchers, how long did the call go on? >> ten minutes. >> reporter: was anything said? >> no. just that there was an. >> thank you very much. >> okay, we just heard there from commissioner bell evans and the commissioner from the boston

information that we have now, initially, we were hearing from boston pd that there was a suspicious package, but the commissioner is unveiling a lot of new information. at 8:30 this morning, they received a phonecall from the man who said he was barricaded inside of the library there, the 4th floor, the library was booby trapped. and he had hostages and they had a second call from the same m the hostages. >> it turned out to be a hoax, but clearly, they responded and as many times, they put their training into effect. this was not a robo-call. and clearly the i.d. was blocked. to it's the investigation there, and the students have nothing to worry about. the all-clear has been given, and there was no threat, other than clearly this hoax call that came in this morning around

they're trying to trace the call. and obviously, they want to find out who is responsible for making this hoax call that made a big disruption into people's lives, the students, and people traveling in that section of boston, around comavenue, trying to get back and forth throughout the day. but he apologized to them, saying this is a very potentially serious situation. sounded very credible. and it was a back and forth situation with this manth active shooter training and went through methodically into every single room in the building. >> if there was good coming out of the situation, they worked together as well. all of the agencies and of course we'll have a full wrap-up of this situation. and right now, back to the today show in progress. >> patti label moo he to thanksgiving dinner. are you going to make her some

lady mamalade. >> i have a normal thanksgiving. >> here's my life -- i've got to work. surprise, surprise. but my mama is a four-hour plane ride away. yours are a short drive. i wish -- >> you making all of this up. >> i don't have a mama. >> all of this is made up. you making up patti labelle. you don't know patti labelle. see? she's freaking out. >> no. my mom watches believe it or not. >> so does your mom invite you for thanksgiving, you said, no, i'm going over to patti labelle's house? >> i know what time i talk to my mom every morning? about 6:00 a.m. how many times do i talk to my mom throughout the day? about 600. including she's going to say she doesn't like my lipstick today. >> that's cute. is she going to like your pants suit? it looks so amazing. it does. >> this is awkward but here is some awkward thanksgiving video to transition. first family, viral video.

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? any other tomorrowic so we can find a way to avoid politics for just one day. >> that's amazing. hilarious. >> check out the video. and prepare for family discussions. you got the forecast? what's it going to look like? >> it is going to be another warm one. up and down the east coast. it will cool off in time for thanksgiving if you like it a little bit cooler. but look at the snowstorm going on across parts of the upper midwest. heavy snow falling across western minnesota, through eastern south dakota. we are looking at these winter weather advisories and million people. blizzard warnings of course because of the gusty winds with this storm as well. we'll watch that movie through the great lakes. then eventually bring some >> wren: your friday forecast is looking pretty spectacular. >> your friday forecast, looking spectacular. mostly sunny skies, 60 for most of us, and we keep things mild tomorrow. cloud cover thickens up tomorrow afternoon, ahead of our next

enjoy this mild weather. temperatures 60?. cooler on the coast with additional clouds across the cape as we go to the end of your work week. things are beautiful to look at next monday. structures struggling to reach 40?. slammed the egg on the table. >> that is so not what happened! >> he said, "i'm out." >> i did not. >> you need to love it more. >> that's true. >> you were doing so good. >> i didn't slam it on the table. n it. he just gave up. dillen is still the parent in the house. the two children are here. up next, more freebie fun. we've got a couple of big-ticket items to give away. fans on the plaza. you at home. and, you know what? this hatchimal, i've seen it now.

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he is a family man. thank you. i'm proud to call him a friend. >> you know what's interesting? when he was on the show and he pr form performed on the plaza, he gave this girl a guitar. have you given anyone a piano? >> yeah. do i it at every concert. >> all right. let's go outside! hey, guys! >> let's make a little more let's see who we have here. >> hey, congratulations. wow. >> hi, y'all. hey, y'all. >> okay.

>> three-time cancer survivor? i've had breast cancer, skin cancer and thyroid cancer this past may. i am great. >> you better put some tight jeans on and rock this concert. amazing! >> can you get us in there? >> dylan, are you hearing all the chaos? what you got, lady? >> something's happening with the egg right now. don't foregirth, you can also go on to facebook and get one of these eggs.

have a chance to win your own keith urban and brett eldridge experience. we're giving away four pairs of autographed cds. visit our facebook page and don't forget to like us. and also, again, at our facebook page, you can win one of these hatchimals which i think is hatching maybe right now. hatching maybe right now. this is a grandma is so happy to be here for your very first christmas. i hear you're quite the expert at waking people up in the morning. w grandma does it. your daddy made this when he was a little boy. this is your dad at my house, where he had his first christmas. thanks for making the coffee. well look who's up. i'm really glad you're here mom. me too.

guys, we have a lot of action here in the orange room. our hatchimal is hatching. see the feet right there? the hatchimal is in the process of hatching right now. he is just like -- he is just taking a break. but it's wait until you see what's inside, guys! ? baby love my baby love ? >> he's just taking a breather right now. see, harry, i don't flow if you could have had this happen. you weren't showing it enough love. >> i started the process. why don't you just put him in the microwave? that would speed everything up. >> is it making a noise? >> yeah. do you hear it? hold on. >> burping again?

egg. >> jenna bush hager is here. her daughter has one already. >> yes. mila has one of the hot-tickets. it hatched but it takes about 20 minutes to hatch unless you wants to just pull it out. >> our executive producer said it is crowning. >> you might be taking this a little too far. >> while our baby -- the new film "manchester by the sea" hits select theaters today. it's been a favorite at film festivals from sunda toronto. >> matt damon is in the movie and jen na recently caught up with the cast. >> this premier turned out to be a big event and the film is already getting oscar buzz. >> i can't be his guardian. >> well, your brother provided for his upkeep. >> i think the thought was you would relocate. >> reporter: "manchester by the sea" stars casey affleck as a

responsibility -- his nephew, played by lucas hedges. >> do you want to be his guardian? >> well -- >> he doesn't want to be my guardian, for christ's sakes. >> reporter: the film was originally supposed to star matt damon who stayed on as a producer and pushed to get it made with affleck, his long-time friend. what about him made you know he would be perfect for the part? >> speaking in front of someone who's sitting within five feet of me who i've known for 30 years. it is easy to say he's one of the best actors i know. that's true. but because he is so dynamic and inventive and real at the same time. and i think all three of these actors are people who kind of embroaddy that. >> reporter: it is a break-out role for young lucas hedges who got the part when he was still in high school. >> all my friends are here. i'm on the hockey team. i got two girlfriends and i'm in a band. you're a janitor in quincy.

>> what do you hope people get out of this film? >> i think this movie in many respects is about -- i mean a man living -- who's so like encased in shame that he can't see straight. but i think if we can learn to talk about -- i mean as a culture, our shame and our grief and actually be present with how we feel, i just think we'd be living in a totally different world. >> i don't have anything big to plays affleck's ex-wife, a relationship that writer/director kenneth lonergan shows in brief moments from range from the humorous to the heartbreaking. >> i always say you got it laugh to keep from crying. that's really an extension of kenny's personality, that ability to really understand both worlds and that one doesn't exist without the other. that's just something that springs from him. >> casey, i read that you typically are reluctant to take parts but you read the script

the film? >> well, when i -- first time i read it, it was clear that it was one of the best pieces of writing that i had ever come across. i don't know where you heard that i'm reluctant to take parts. i'm available. >> so you aren't reluctant to take parts? >> not good parts. i'm no the sitting there like great script -- not gonna do that! >> i'm just going to sit there until you calm down. >> i'm calmer now. >> no. >> "manchester by the sea" opens in l.a. and new york today and expands to other cities next week. y'all, this is a powerful, powerful movie. really heavy, but beautiful. >> great job hanging out with superstars. >> it was pretty fun. you know what? dylan. how's our baby? >> i never thought i would be standing next to the beautiful rebecca romaine while waiting for an egg to hatch.

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speed. it takes at least 400 yards for a torpedo to arm itself. closer it gets to the museum, harder it is to detonate. >> that makes sense. almost. >> five, four, three, two -- >> torpedos away! >> hold on. >> rebecca, like a boss! >> like a boss! >> before you give us tips on how to tips for dylan? >> i don't know how long it is going to take for that egg to hatch. >> are you a mom. >> i'm sorry, i'm very distracted. >> let's have a pool. >> harry thought you were going to pop out of the egg because it is purple inside. have you this beautiful purple dress on. >> it's true. i was checking out that color. by the way, my kids are going to love that. >> i didn't know what it was when i first walked in here.

i'm not going anywhere until that thing comes out. >> i started it. i was the one that got it going. >> then you just tossed it aside, harry. let's not forget that. >> that's what you do with little baby eggs? >> i guess so. >> how would you detonate in this problem? >> i think she would just crack that egg wide open. get straight to the chase. >> that was very gripping. >> spoiler alert -- the librarians make it in that episode. >> that's >> but doesn't a major character die? >> this season, season three of "the librarians," you never know if a season is going to work out. here's taking it a little darker this season. we're still a family show. it's still a fun, silly action adventure show. but we decided to take it a little darker this season and a few characters die. >> who? tell us. >> one major kishcharacter -- i not going to tell you! i'm playing.

>> i'm not -- sorry/not sorry. >> what kind of stuff do you have at the library? what kind of secrets are there? >> magical artifacts. the librarians are a group of geniuses specially selected by the new york metropolitan library invited to seek out magical dangerous artifacts hidden around the world to be stored deep underneath the metropolitan library. i play their guardian because being a librarian, very dangerous. librarians need a guardian. >> people think it is boring. not the stereotype. >> i play nato counterterrorism expert, colonel eve baird. you know, my hands are full. >> can we congratulate you? you just got nominated for a critic's choice award for "skin wars." >> which is a different show that i host and produce. a body painting competition show. it's fantastic. we have the moeft amast amazing

that's me. they painted me for opening -- >> that's you? >> is there anything like clothes? i've heard you say it actually -- >> having played mystique and having been painted a number of times, it is crazy how covered up you feel once you are painted. you can see with the models on our show with their body language. you feel very covered up. we've also got standards and practices to answer to. >> i'm painted right now. >> are you painted? >> 100%. >> don't listen to him. if your career did you ever think you w interview about an egg inside? >> a picture in picture of a hatching egg. >> rebecca, thank you. congratulations on everything. give the twins a hug for us. >> thanks for having me. >> "the librarians" airs sunday night, tnt. dylan's egg is still going on. how are you doing, mama? >> i think we are getting close here, guys. it's been an hour. don't hold your breath,

weather going on across the country. we are going to see a cold front that's going to cool things down quite a bit as we go into this weekend, especially back into the great lakes on saturday. then that cold weather will be enough to produce lake effect -- shh! lake-effect snow throughout parts of upstate new york and >> wren: your friday forecast is looking pretty spectacular. mostly sunny skies, close to 60 degrees for many of us. we keep things mild as we head enter tomorrow, as well. cloud cover thickens tomorrow afternoon ahead of our >> your friday forecast, looking spectacular. mostly sunny skies, 60 for most of us, and we keep things mild tomorrow. cloud cover thickens up tomorrow afternoon, ahead of our next frontal system. and sunday, much cooler. enjoy this mild weather. temperatures 60?. a little cooler on the coast with additional clouds across the cape as we go to the end of your work week. things are beautiful to look at next monday. struggling to reach 40?. >> don't forget, you can win one of these hatchimals by going to

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