jason mamoa had a red carpet kiss and celebrated with a red carpet dance. >> mamoa. >> it's a respecte god of water. >> when did you teach your kids that? they were right in there? >> they knew it and we added two together. we already had it done. >> it was so much more beautiful in person. i really -- >> anything that jason mamoa does is beautiful to you. let's be real. yeah, we know. meanwhile, news of kathie lee's "today" show departure is making waves as the search to fill the seat next to hoda kotb continues. as kathy leaves it to hoda to decide the replacement yesterday, the "today" crew hosted her. jenna bush hager was seen hoisting the glass as they confirm he's a front-runner. it's a natural choice because she's opened up so much of her life to the show's audiences. >> we'll miss him, but he's in a better place. >> she just shared her mourning grief losing george bush seven months after losing bash remarks ganny. the famous mom of two formerly interviewed her for her show, reflecting on a time when jenna and lauren were seen at wild child daughters. >> i stood up for you when

ta the number onspot aqua man in its debut eken the dc film starring jason mamoa brought in $72 millionpoppins. >>> earning $22.2 million this week end but it was considerably below what industry watchers had predicted. >> bumblebee bowed in third with $22 million. it's the first movie in the transformers franchise not directed by michael bay. >>> and rounding out the top five. spider man into the spider verse. slid all the way to first and fourth place. the mule dropped to fifth place. >> we'll be right back and i have a gift for this guy. stay tuned. skwr oh -- >> oh, that's right. >> yes. ♪ ♪ ♪ connecting people... ...uniting the world. ♪♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ a row i give bryan the same variation of a gift. but here's the idea. >> during the commercial breaks we take selfies. >> thank you juliette. christmas comes early. >> it's been great. ♪ toyland, toyland ♪ little girl and boy land ♪ while you dwell within it ♪ you are ever happy there daddy, it's christmas! ♪ childhoods, joyland never let go of your dreams. the mercedes-benz winter event is back. lease the glc 300 for $459 a month a

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if you are playing catch up that is because jason mamoa is playing aqua man as are his hiss biceps andes. the ovaries are about to explode. >> he's the one on the right. >> she prefers the one on the left because he can't run away. >> part of their justice league. one of those things you can see. >> it looks like you. >> it does. >> to get a real idea about just how realistic it is. >> he did post some pictures as well. see if you can tell which was was him. >> leaving you alone with his laptop. >> can you put an order in for that? >> all the time, we'll ♪ ♪ i have a little dreidel ♪ >> it is a well-known hanukkah hit. >> a group puts his own spin on did you know that people born from 1945 through 1965 have the highest rates of hepatitis c, but most don't know they're infected? people can live for decades without symptoms, but over time hepatitis c can cause serious health problems. if you were born during these years, the cdc now recommends that you get a blood test for hepatitis c. so talk to your doctor and find out if you have hepatitis c. it could save your life. know more. if you

we're taking you inside the big holiday movies and let's start with this weekend's showdown because jason mamoas a great pick for "aquaman," but only one cast is practically perfect in every way. >> everybody is talking about this role, which really was written for you. how does that make you feel 'cause it's such an iconic role? >> it did feel like sort of a daunting undertaking. i knew i had my work cut out for me, but i just felt that there was more magic to be hatched, the next chapter. >> are we ready? >> ready. >> emily truly is magical as the iconic nanny, but as a mom she says there was a bitter sweet quality to the role. >> do you have a favorite song from the movie? there's so many beautiful ones. >> i do love the ballad. ♪ nothing's gone forever only out of place ♪ >> i think that song always really moved me and that the idea -- 'cause so many of us have dealt with loss. the first few times i sang it, i could never get through it 'cause i just think about my own children. >> meanwhile behind the scenes emily and co-star lin-manuel mirnada told us they were kind da awestruck getting t

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. >>> the year marks a the marriage of lisa bonnet and jason mamoa. >> they're sitting in there eatingopcorn, waiting for me to come in. >> a family affair. >> yeah, yeah, they're all so excited to see the movie. >> the other family excited, the mamoas. jaycen and wife lisa shared a red carpet kiss and did a red carpet dance. >> it's respect to the god of water. >> when did you teach their kid that? they were right in there. >> they just learned right now. they knew it and we added two together. they already had it done. >> now, nicole talked about her other star-studded movie, the upcoming drama based on the downfall of roger ailes. >> both actresses are bringing the scandal to the big screen. here is everything you need to do know. >> i just saw a picture of you as gretchen carlson. gretchen tweeted out not the most supportive tweet. did you see it? >> i don't see any tweets. >> it's an important story. we need to tell the stories for sure. >> that's charlize as megyn kelly. the cast also includes margot robbie, allison janney and kate mckinnon. charlize not only stars she's a produc

actor jason mamoa hosted the show and mumfordnd son was the musical guest.1989, snl had a writer and featured cast member named ben stiller. it was a very brief ru but stiller it turns out has gone on to make something of himself in th world of comedy. it seems everyone has a favorite ben stiller movie. "there's something about mary" "zoolander", "tr "zoolander". he is behind the camera directing the showtime series "escape at dannemora". it's the real life story that captivated tountry in 2015 when two inmates escaped the clinton correctional facility in upstate new york with the help of i prison employee. ben and i got together over coffee in new york for a sunday sitdown. thanks for doing this, ben. >> i like to do it. a little cappuccino. >> did you follow it when it was happening in real time? >> i aually didn'tollow it because i was out of the country. i read the script and i was fascinoied. at that they didn't know much about what had happened. >> so stiller went to find out. he visited the prison in dannemora, new york, and interviewed guards there.