Jon Bernthal and Pablo Schreiber have joined the limited series adaptation of the Alice Feeney novel “His & Hers” at Netflix, Variety has learned.
The series was first announced in July with Tessa Thompson set for a lead role. Netflix has ordered six episodes. Production is set to begin this fall.
The official description for the series states, “Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega – the sleepy town where she grew up – Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper (Bernthal) is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides to every story: his & hers, which means someone is always lying.”
Bernthal’s character is...
The series was first announced in July with Tessa Thompson set for a lead role. Netflix has ordered six episodes. Production is set to begin this fall.
The official description for the series states, “Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega – the sleepy town where she grew up – Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers. Detective Jack Harper (Bernthal) is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides to every story: his & hers, which means someone is always lying.”
Bernthal’s character is...
- 9/10/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Peter Marshall, the multiple Emmy Award-winning host of classic game show “Hollywood Squares,” died Thursday of kidney failure, his publicist Harlan Boll told TheWrap.
Best known for hosting more than 5,000 episodes of the original version of the game show for more than 15 years, he enjoyed an eight-decade career as a singer, actor and emcee. Marshall even quipped that he wanted his official cause of death to be reported as “boredom.”
According to his wife of 35 years, Laurie, he died at his home in Encino, surrounded by loved ones.
Marshall was tapped to host “Hollywood Squares” in 1966: The game show featured celebrities such as Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers, Rich Little, George Gobel and Wally Cox in “squares” that could be won like tic-tac-toe by contestants.
He began his showbiz career while still in his teens after seeing his sister, “Red River” star Joanne Dru, get into modeling. He landed a...
Best known for hosting more than 5,000 episodes of the original version of the game show for more than 15 years, he enjoyed an eight-decade career as a singer, actor and emcee. Marshall even quipped that he wanted his official cause of death to be reported as “boredom.”
According to his wife of 35 years, Laurie, he died at his home in Encino, surrounded by loved ones.
Marshall was tapped to host “Hollywood Squares” in 1966: The game show featured celebrities such as Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers, Rich Little, George Gobel and Wally Cox in “squares” that could be won like tic-tac-toe by contestants.
He began his showbiz career while still in his teens after seeing his sister, “Red River” star Joanne Dru, get into modeling. He landed a...
- 8/15/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Peter Marshall, who hosted the popular game show The Hollywood Squares for more than 15 years and had a long career as an actor, singer and comic, died today of kidney failure at his Encino home. He was 98. His publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to news to Deadline.
Marshall won four Daytime Emmys for hosting the syndicated Hollywood Squares from 1966-81. The tic-tac-toe game featured two contestants agreeing or disagreeing with celebrities who provided answers to Marshall’s questions — which ranged from silly to ribald. The format has been revived a few times over the years, with a new edition hosted by Nate Burleson with Drew Barrymore in the famed center square is to premiere in midseason.
Among the scores of stars who appeared on Hollywood Squares were Walter Matthau, Gloria Swanson, Glenn Ford, and Milton Berle, as well as regulars Paul Lynde — who often killed as the center square — Rose Marie,...
Marshall won four Daytime Emmys for hosting the syndicated Hollywood Squares from 1966-81. The tic-tac-toe game featured two contestants agreeing or disagreeing with celebrities who provided answers to Marshall’s questions — which ranged from silly to ribald. The format has been revived a few times over the years, with a new edition hosted by Nate Burleson with Drew Barrymore in the famed center square is to premiere in midseason.
Among the scores of stars who appeared on Hollywood Squares were Walter Matthau, Gloria Swanson, Glenn Ford, and Milton Berle, as well as regulars Paul Lynde — who often killed as the center square — Rose Marie,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmaker Fede Álvarez is all set to give life back to the Alien franchise with his upcoming Alien: Romulus and all the updates so far are proving he won’t disappoint. Not only has he earned tremendous praise from mastermind Ridley Scott, the one who kick-started this saga in the first place, but his own words are making it evident this movie would be nothing short of a masterpiece.
Fede Álvarez. | Credits: @iamfedealvarez/Ig.
This stands especially true after his recent comments on how he developed the project. As Álvarez admitted himself, he didn’t fall for one of Hollywood’s cheapest tricks in filmmaking that ruined what could have otherwise been potential masterworks like The Flash and Green Lantern, among others: Turning to excessive CGI and green screens for the developing part.
Fede Álvarez Swears He’s Against Using Hollywood’s Cheapest Filmmaking Trick
For quite some time now,...
Fede Álvarez. | Credits: @iamfedealvarez/Ig.
This stands especially true after his recent comments on how he developed the project. As Álvarez admitted himself, he didn’t fall for one of Hollywood’s cheapest tricks in filmmaking that ruined what could have otherwise been potential masterworks like The Flash and Green Lantern, among others: Turning to excessive CGI and green screens for the developing part.
Fede Álvarez Swears He’s Against Using Hollywood’s Cheapest Filmmaking Trick
For quite some time now,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Sunday Update: Deadpool & Wolverine continues to govern the global box office, now with an estimated $824.1M through Sunday. The breakdown here is $395.6M domestic and $428.5M at the international box office. On a worldwide basis, D&w has already topped the cumes of Deadpool ($783M) and Deadpool 2 ($786M).
It is the No. 3 R-rated movie of all time, and the 2nd highest global studio release of 2024 to date. Falling in behind Inside Out 2, this has helped push The Walt Disney Studios to become the first studio to cross $3B globally this year (the estimated cume through Sunday is $3.109B).
D&W saw a great 41% dip in the sophomore session overseas (with strong holds in several areas) and remains the No. 1 non-local movie in all international markets.
In milestones, D&w is the highest grossing superhero film of all time in Lebanon and Turkey while the cume to date has...
It is the No. 3 R-rated movie of all time, and the 2nd highest global studio release of 2024 to date. Falling in behind Inside Out 2, this has helped push The Walt Disney Studios to become the first studio to cross $3B globally this year (the estimated cume through Sunday is $3.109B).
D&W saw a great 41% dip in the sophomore session overseas (with strong holds in several areas) and remains the No. 1 non-local movie in all international markets.
In milestones, D&w is the highest grossing superhero film of all time in Lebanon and Turkey while the cume to date has...
- 8/4/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
The long-in-the-works Voltron movie has reportedly taken a step forward, with Amazon MGM said to have the rights and Red Notice director Rawson Marshall Thurber signed up.
Crikey, we hope that if the Earth ever is in peril, Voltron can come to our aid quicker than he can get his long-gestating movie project off the ground. A fresh report from Jeff Sneider today claims that Amazon MGM has won the bidding rights to secure the live action Voltron project which comes with Red Notice director, Rawson Marshall Thurber attached.
This news is an exact copy of a story we covered all the way back in 2022, however, so we’re not sure what’s been going on in the last two years (although we have a good idea). We’d imagine that last year’s Hollywood strikes probably put paid to Voltron's momentum, but it seems that things are once again...
Crikey, we hope that if the Earth ever is in peril, Voltron can come to our aid quicker than he can get his long-gestating movie project off the ground. A fresh report from Jeff Sneider today claims that Amazon MGM has won the bidding rights to secure the live action Voltron project which comes with Red Notice director, Rawson Marshall Thurber attached.
This news is an exact copy of a story we covered all the way back in 2022, however, so we’re not sure what’s been going on in the last two years (although we have a good idea). We’d imagine that last year’s Hollywood strikes probably put paid to Voltron's momentum, but it seems that things are once again...
- 8/2/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
History is a narrative forged upon strength, which inadvertently gives birth to the perpetual cycle of violence, enmity, and hatred. To break the cycle, the foundation of history needs to be moulded with more sympathetic traits, with love—at least that’s the revelation which King Harrow had during his final moments, which he had shared with his stepson Prince Callum in a letter addressed to him. The Dragon Prince has dissected this realization through a number of plotpoints, story arcs, and character interactions, but nowhere has the impact felt as strong as it did in the recently released sixth and penultimate season of the acclaimed animated series. Picking up directly from the ending of the previous season, the latest chapter of The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos follows Callum and Rayla trying to find a way to stop the malevolent Startouch elf Aaravos from freeing himself in order to avert a world-ending crisis,...
- 7/26/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Eminem let hardcore hip-hop take a back seat so he could work with Bruno Mars on a song called “Lighters.” One of Eminem’s collaborators explained what the “Crack a Bottle” rapper was thinking. Marshall Mathers might’ve just been riding a trend.
Eminem, Bruno Mars, and another rapper made ‘Lighters’ a hit
Eminem and fellow rapper Royce da 5’9″ formed a duo called Bad Meets Evil. While Bad Meets Evil is a red-meat hip-hop group, they collaborated with Bruno Mars for a pop-rap ballad called “Lighters.” “Lighters” is a synth-heavy inspirational song that is uncharacteristic of Eminem’s music. Even his pop crossover songs tend to feature female singers like Rihanna, Pink, Skylar Grey, and Beyoncé. “Lighters” is best understood as Eminem’s attempt to cash in on the popularity of early 2010s self-empowerment anthems, such as Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” and Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper.
Eminem, Bruno Mars, and another rapper made ‘Lighters’ a hit
Eminem and fellow rapper Royce da 5’9″ formed a duo called Bad Meets Evil. While Bad Meets Evil is a red-meat hip-hop group, they collaborated with Bruno Mars for a pop-rap ballad called “Lighters.” “Lighters” is a synth-heavy inspirational song that is uncharacteristic of Eminem’s music. Even his pop crossover songs tend to feature female singers like Rihanna, Pink, Skylar Grey, and Beyoncé. “Lighters” is best understood as Eminem’s attempt to cash in on the popularity of early 2010s self-empowerment anthems, such as Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” and Demi Lovato’s “Skyscraper.
- 7/18/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Katy Perry‘s “Firework” was co-written by one of the most important songwriters working in the business today. She revealed what it was like to work with the “California Gurls” singer. Interestingly, “Firework” was part of a larger trend that took the world by storm at the time.
‘Firework’ was co-written by someone who wasn’t impressed with Katy Perry’s fame
Paradoxically, Ester Dean is a superstar behind the scenes. She isn’t a household name, but she’s co-written hit songs like Rihanna’s “What’s My Name?” and “Where Have You Been,” Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass,” Beyoncé’s “Countdown,” and Perry’s “Firework.” During a 2011 interview with Billboard, Dean explained her approach to working with superstars.
“I don’t dwell on celebrity,” she explained. “[Artists and producers] don’t want me to kiss their a** and be all over them like a groupie. They want me to deliver. Some people...
‘Firework’ was co-written by someone who wasn’t impressed with Katy Perry’s fame
Paradoxically, Ester Dean is a superstar behind the scenes. She isn’t a household name, but she’s co-written hit songs like Rihanna’s “What’s My Name?” and “Where Have You Been,” Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass,” Beyoncé’s “Countdown,” and Perry’s “Firework.” During a 2011 interview with Billboard, Dean explained her approach to working with superstars.
“I don’t dwell on celebrity,” she explained. “[Artists and producers] don’t want me to kiss their a** and be all over them like a groupie. They want me to deliver. Some people...
- 7/11/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Amazon Prime Video is the place to go for movies this month, with a plethora of original films as well as new library additions for just about every movie fan. The Emma Roberts-led original Space Cadet hits the streaming service aptly on the Fourth of July, for anyone looking for a fish-out-of-water style comedy. My Spy the Eternal City, the newest film in the Dave Bautista-led family action series also drops on July 18.
Action film fans are also in for a treat with recent films The Beekeeper and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning coming to Prime Video in July.
As far as TV shows go, the most notable addition this month is the adult animated series Sausage Party: Foodtopia, a continuation of the 2016 film Sausage Party.
Here’s everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee in July – Amazon originals are designated with an asterisk.
New on Amazon Prime Video...
Action film fans are also in for a treat with recent films The Beekeeper and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning coming to Prime Video in July.
As far as TV shows go, the most notable addition this month is the adult animated series Sausage Party: Foodtopia, a continuation of the 2016 film Sausage Party.
Here’s everything coming to Prime Video and Freevee in July – Amazon originals are designated with an asterisk.
New on Amazon Prime Video...
- 7/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Hulu has to be pretty pleased with its list of new releases for June 2024. That’s because it’s about to be the summer of The Bear once again.
The Bear season 3 premieres all of its episodes on June 27 on Hulu. This FX dramedy has proven to be one of the most successful shows of its era. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, a world-famous chef who returns home to Chicago to help his floundering family restaurant after the death of his brother. Season 2 saw The Original Beef of Chicagoland crew transform the spot into fine dining establishment The Bear. It ruled. So will season 3 probably.
FX is responsible for the other major TV release on Hulu this month. Clipped premieres on June 4 and is about the scandalous real life story of Donald Sterling, the awful owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers. Another intriguing TV option...
The Bear season 3 premieres all of its episodes on June 27 on Hulu. This FX dramedy has proven to be one of the most successful shows of its era. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, a world-famous chef who returns home to Chicago to help his floundering family restaurant after the death of his brother. Season 2 saw The Original Beef of Chicagoland crew transform the spot into fine dining establishment The Bear. It ruled. So will season 3 probably.
FX is responsible for the other major TV release on Hulu this month. Clipped premieres on June 4 and is about the scandalous real life story of Donald Sterling, the awful owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers. Another intriguing TV option...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Happy Gilmore and Netflix are ready to hit the links together for a sequel. But Adam Sandler’s original comedy is on the back nine when it comes to streaming.
Sandler is ready to resurrect the character that helped him become a comedy icon. It will be another installment in the actor’s lucrative deal with Netflix, significantly adding to Sandler’s net worth. However, time is limited to catch up with Happy Gilmore on Netflix.
Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore’ | Universal/Getty ‘Happy Gilmore’ leaves Netflix on May 31
Happy Gilmore‘s round on Netflix officially ends on May 31. The 1996 comedy joins a list of fan-favorite titles leaving the streamer at the end of the month, including the Hunger Games series and Dwayne Johnson’s Skyscraper.
Happy Gilmore earned mixed reviews when it hit theaters but managed to pull in a respectable box-office return. But it’s...
Sandler is ready to resurrect the character that helped him become a comedy icon. It will be another installment in the actor’s lucrative deal with Netflix, significantly adding to Sandler’s net worth. However, time is limited to catch up with Happy Gilmore on Netflix.
Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore’ | Universal/Getty ‘Happy Gilmore’ leaves Netflix on May 31
Happy Gilmore‘s round on Netflix officially ends on May 31. The 1996 comedy joins a list of fan-favorite titles leaving the streamer at the end of the month, including the Hunger Games series and Dwayne Johnson’s Skyscraper.
Happy Gilmore earned mixed reviews when it hit theaters but managed to pull in a respectable box-office return. But it’s...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of June titles. The June 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals as well as numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.
As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library: over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.
You can watch the Tubi June 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.
You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.
Tubi Originals
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As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library: over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.
You can watch the Tubi June 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.
You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.
Tubi Originals
Action
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- 5/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Back In Action: Cameron Diaz Returns After 10 Years Away, Starring In Netflix Comedy With Jamie Foxx
It's been a decade since Cameron Diaz last took to our screens, playing the villainous Miss Hannigan in 2014's Jamie Foxx co-starring Annie. But now Diaz is back in action in, er, Back In Action, Netflix's buzzy new action comedy. The Charlie's Angels and Shrek actor stars alongside Foxx in the film, which sees the pair play suburban parents with a big secret: they used to be spies! Check out the first images from the film below:
Hailing from Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon – who's written this one alongside Brendan O’Brien (Bad Neighbours) – Back In Action follows Emily (Diaz) and Matt (Foxx), two seemingly average parents who used to be elite CIA agents. Years after giving up spycraft to start a family however, the couple's low-key suburban life is upended when their cover is blown and they find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage. And what a...
Hailing from Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon – who's written this one alongside Brendan O’Brien (Bad Neighbours) – Back In Action follows Emily (Diaz) and Matt (Foxx), two seemingly average parents who used to be elite CIA agents. Years after giving up spycraft to start a family however, the couple's low-key suburban life is upended when their cover is blown and they find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage. And what a...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Brendan Fraser has been seeing a revival in his career after he won the Oscar for his role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale. However, the actor will always be known for his role as Rick O’Connell in the horror adventure film The Mummy. Directed by Stephen Sommers, the film made him a bonafide star and turned the franchise into a huge asset for Universal Studios.
While Fraser shot to worldwide fame with The Mummy and its sequel The Mummy Returns, the latter also turned another upcoming actor into a star. Dwayne Johnson, who was a rising star at WWE at the time, made a cameo as the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns, leading him to receive his own spinoff film a year later.
Dwayne Johnson’s Cameo Inspired The Mummy Filmmaker To Write A Solo Film Dwyane Johnson in The Scorpion King
Dwayne Johnson is one of the...
While Fraser shot to worldwide fame with The Mummy and its sequel The Mummy Returns, the latter also turned another upcoming actor into a star. Dwayne Johnson, who was a rising star at WWE at the time, made a cameo as the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns, leading him to receive his own spinoff film a year later.
Dwayne Johnson’s Cameo Inspired The Mummy Filmmaker To Write A Solo Film Dwyane Johnson in The Scorpion King
Dwayne Johnson is one of the...
- 5/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster and Pablo Schreiber will join the previously announced Alan Ritchson in the action thriller “Motor City.”
Potsy Ponciroli will direct the picture. Production begins July 10 in New Jersey and AlUla, Saudi Arabia as part of Stampede Ventures’ 10-picture slate deal with Film AlUla.
Greg Silverman and Jon Berg will produce for Stampede Ventures, alongside Rohini Singh, Paramdeep Singh and Manmeet Singh of Astro Lion Pictures, and Cliff Roberts and Chad St. John, who also penned the script. Mike Tadross Jr. and Eric Hedayat will executive produce.
Black Bear represents international rights with WME Independent co-representing domestic rights with Stampede, and Sacker Entertainment Law overseeing production legal.
“Motor City” follows John Miller (Ritchson), a Detroit auto-worker whose life and girlfriend (Woodley) are taken away from him when he’s framed by a local gangster (Foster) and sent to prison. On his release, Miller unleashes a maelstrom of...
Potsy Ponciroli will direct the picture. Production begins July 10 in New Jersey and AlUla, Saudi Arabia as part of Stampede Ventures’ 10-picture slate deal with Film AlUla.
Greg Silverman and Jon Berg will produce for Stampede Ventures, alongside Rohini Singh, Paramdeep Singh and Manmeet Singh of Astro Lion Pictures, and Cliff Roberts and Chad St. John, who also penned the script. Mike Tadross Jr. and Eric Hedayat will executive produce.
Black Bear represents international rights with WME Independent co-representing domestic rights with Stampede, and Sacker Entertainment Law overseeing production legal.
“Motor City” follows John Miller (Ritchson), a Detroit auto-worker whose life and girlfriend (Woodley) are taken away from him when he’s framed by a local gangster (Foster) and sent to prison. On his release, Miller unleashes a maelstrom of...
- 5/10/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
If you’re trying to figure out what movie to watch on Netflix, an easy way to whittle down the choices is to find out what movies are soon leaving the streaming service. To that end, we’ve got the full list of movies leaving Netflix in May 2024, and there are some bangers on here.
The entire original “Hunger Games” franchise will depart at the end of the month, while the critically acclaimed sequel “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” expires on May 9. And if you’re hankering for some stress, “Uncut Gems” leaves on May 8, while the bestseller adaptation “Where the Crawdads Sing” will depart Netflix on May 11.
See the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in May 2024 below.
Leaving May 1
Bennett’s War
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Leaving May 2
Survive the Night
Leaving May 3
Arctic Dogs
Leaving May 8
Uncut Gems
Leaving May 9
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish...
The entire original “Hunger Games” franchise will depart at the end of the month, while the critically acclaimed sequel “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” expires on May 9. And if you’re hankering for some stress, “Uncut Gems” leaves on May 8, while the bestseller adaptation “Where the Crawdads Sing” will depart Netflix on May 11.
See the full list of what’s leaving Netflix in May 2024 below.
Leaving May 1
Bennett’s War
Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Leaving May 2
Survive the Night
Leaving May 3
Arctic Dogs
Leaving May 8
Uncut Gems
Leaving May 9
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish...
- 5/5/2024
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Netflix and Dwayne Johnson movies have been a winning tag team in the past. But now, the streaming giant is looking to cut ties with one of the actor’s biggest box-office flops.
The changes in Netflix’s collection of Dwayne Johnson movies come at the same time he dodges questions about his reputation and professionalism. Johnson and Netflix have a history together, but it could be clouded by Johnson’s flailing reputation.
Dwayne Johnson (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Skyscraper’ leaves Netflix on May 31
Netflix revealed that it will drop Skyscraper from its catalog on May 31. The 2018 action thriller managed to find a second life on Netflix despite being a box-office disaster upon its release.
Skyscraper towered over the Netflix top 10 trending movies as far back as 2020. More recently, it landed back among the streamer’s most popular movies in early April 2024.
But that will...
The changes in Netflix’s collection of Dwayne Johnson movies come at the same time he dodges questions about his reputation and professionalism. Johnson and Netflix have a history together, but it could be clouded by Johnson’s flailing reputation.
Dwayne Johnson (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Skyscraper’ leaves Netflix on May 31
Netflix revealed that it will drop Skyscraper from its catalog on May 31. The 2018 action thriller managed to find a second life on Netflix despite being a box-office disaster upon its release.
Skyscraper towered over the Netflix top 10 trending movies as far back as 2020. More recently, it landed back among the streamer’s most popular movies in early April 2024.
But that will...
- 5/2/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Spiderwick Chronicles‘ first season debuted on Roku this past Friday and, as part of the show’s press junket, I recently got to sit down and chat with three of the show’s stars. Lyon Daniels, previously known for the Netflix film We Can Be Heroes, who plays main character Jared Grace, Noah Cottrell, whose past works include the 2021 Punky Brewster reboot and the Dwayne Johnson film Skyscraper, who plays Jared’s twin brother Simon, and Mychala Lee, who previously starred in shows like 9-1-1: Lone Star and the Apple TV+ original Truth Be Told, who plays the twins’ older sister, Mallory.
Also Read: The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024) Review – A Fantastical Pleasant Surprise Featured Video:
Lyon Daniels as Jared Grace in The Roku Channel’s The Spiderwick Chronicles
“Simon’s trying to find his independence and crawl out of Jared’s shadow and Jared is trying to pull him back in.
Also Read: The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024) Review – A Fantastical Pleasant Surprise Featured Video:
Lyon Daniels as Jared Grace in The Roku Channel’s The Spiderwick Chronicles
“Simon’s trying to find his independence and crawl out of Jared’s shadow and Jared is trying to pull him back in.
- 4/22/2024
- by Callie Hanna
- FandomWire
According to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users as of this writing, two closed shows are expected to receive nominations for Best Musical at this year’s Tony Awards. They are “Days of Wine and Roses,” which is in fifth place with 19/2 odds, and “Here Lies Love,” which is in second with 5/1 odds. Traditionally, however, closed shows tend to struggle getting Best Musical noms.
“Here Lies Love” opened way back in the summer of last year and was well received by critics. Yet it sadly never caught on commercially and ended up closing last November. Meanwhile, “Days of Wine and Roses” had already intended to be a limited run with its final performance planned for April 28 after opening in January to its own critical acclaim. Yet due to lackluster grosses, the run became even more limited, ending early on March 31.
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“Here Lies Love” opened way back in the summer of last year and was well received by critics. Yet it sadly never caught on commercially and ended up closing last November. Meanwhile, “Days of Wine and Roses” had already intended to be a limited run with its final performance planned for April 28 after opening in January to its own critical acclaim. Yet due to lackluster grosses, the run became even more limited, ending early on March 31.
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- 4/17/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
For those of us who religiously watch “Sex and the City” on whatever platform it is currently streaming on (hi), April 1 is an exciting day. That’s the day the popular HBO series starring Sarah Jessica Parker is coming to Netflix — for the very first time. And TBS reruns this is not: This is the full, unedited, groundbreaking show, now just waiting for viewers new and old to do a Netflix binge. (Paging Gen Z!)
Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.
Top Pick for...
Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.
Top Pick for...
- 3/21/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
Wrestling Star Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, Made His Feature Film Debut With The Film The Mummy Returns In 2001. (Photo Credit –Instagram)
Can you smell what the Rock is cooking? Possibly another major hit. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is among the most globally loved and acclaimed movie stars. Known for his blockbuster box-office success and charming personality, Johnson is a true-blue movie star who might be onto a career-defining role with his next movie, The Smashing Machine, a biopic on the Mma Legend Mark Kerr.
It has been quite a busy year for the Hobbs and Shaw stars. He was starting the year with a monumental return to his origin as a wrestler in the WWE Ring. Johnson returned for his first professional wrestling match after 11 years away from the ring. Wrestling fans around the world have rejoiced because The Rock’s return brought a significant boost to the viewership.
Can you smell what the Rock is cooking? Possibly another major hit. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is among the most globally loved and acclaimed movie stars. Known for his blockbuster box-office success and charming personality, Johnson is a true-blue movie star who might be onto a career-defining role with his next movie, The Smashing Machine, a biopic on the Mma Legend Mark Kerr.
It has been quite a busy year for the Hobbs and Shaw stars. He was starting the year with a monumental return to his origin as a wrestler in the WWE Ring. Johnson returned for his first professional wrestling match after 11 years away from the ring. Wrestling fans around the world have rejoiced because The Rock’s return brought a significant boost to the viewership.
- 3/16/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Cameron Diaz is one of the greatest actresses of her time, renowned for all her cheeky roles in romantic comedies. Throughout her almost two-decade-long career, the now 51-year-old actress ruled the hearts of people worldwide. But then she decided to quit acting once and for all to focus more on her family, leaving her fans wanting more from her, devastated.
Cameron Diaz in Knight and Day
However, now it seems she is all set to conquer Hollywood once again with her irresistible charms. According to recent reports, Diaz is apparently all set to return to the big screen in a dark comedy directed and starred in by Jonah Hill, and with some of the other currently raging hotshots, at that: Keanu Reeves and fans’ very own favorite heartthrob, Matt Bomer!
Cameron Diaz Reportedly Making Her Comeback in Upcoming Dark Comedy
As per exclusive reports by Deadline, Diaz is in final...
Cameron Diaz in Knight and Day
However, now it seems she is all set to conquer Hollywood once again with her irresistible charms. According to recent reports, Diaz is apparently all set to return to the big screen in a dark comedy directed and starred in by Jonah Hill, and with some of the other currently raging hotshots, at that: Keanu Reeves and fans’ very own favorite heartthrob, Matt Bomer!
Cameron Diaz Reportedly Making Her Comeback in Upcoming Dark Comedy
As per exclusive reports by Deadline, Diaz is in final...
- 3/8/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Neve Campbell isn't ruling out a return to the 'Scream' franchise - if she's paid fairly.The 50-year-old actress, who portrayed Sidney Prescott for more than two decades, starting with the 1996 original slasher flick, quit over a dispute over pay in June 2022 and did not appear in 2023's 'Scream VI'.The next movie is in doubt after Melissa Barrera, 33, who played Tara Carpeneter's (Jenna Ortega) half-sister Sam Carpenter, was fired from the film over comments she made regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.Jenna, 21, later exited the film due to a scheduling conflict with the second season of the Netflix series 'Wednesday' – in which she plays the title role of Wednesday Addams.And it lost its director a month later with Christopher Landon claiming his "dream job turned into a nightmare."Speaking to the press at the BAFTA Tea Party in Beverly Hills at the weekend, Neve said of...
- 1/15/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Dwayne Johnson might be jumping to A24 for Benny Safdie’s Mma drama The Smashing Machine, but he’s determined to stick to the roots that helped make him one of the biggest stars of the silver screen. In a featured article focusing on Safdie’s next project, Johnson told Variety he has no plans to abandon “four-quadrant movies” despite getting dramatic for his role as Mma fighter Mark Kerr in Safdie’s next film project with A24.
“I want to be clear not to say that this is an abandonment of big, four-quadrant movies,” Johnson told Variety about confronting his most dramatic role yet. “I love making them, and there is tremendous value and importance in [them] … but there’s a time and a place for them. I’m at this point in my career where I want more. And I don’t mean I want more box office. I mean I want more humanity.
“I want to be clear not to say that this is an abandonment of big, four-quadrant movies,” Johnson told Variety about confronting his most dramatic role yet. “I love making them, and there is tremendous value and importance in [them] … but there’s a time and a place for them. I’m at this point in my career where I want more. And I don’t mean I want more box office. I mean I want more humanity.
- 1/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Let's make something very clear right up front: Tom Cruise is a more important, and better, movie star than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Period. Full stop. But a piece of film news was announced this week that genuinely shocked me, and it has me thinking about what Cruise could learn from Johnson right now.
Word came out that Dwayne Johnson is set to play Mma fighter Mark Kerr in a biopic called "The Smashing Machine." On the surface, that may not seem like that big of a stretch: Johnson, of course, transitioned from the world of professional wrestling into becoming an actor, so the notion of him playing a professional athlete may not raise any eyebrows. The surprising part is the creative team: Benny Safdie, one half of the brother duo behind films like "Good Time" and "Uncut Gems," is directing for A24, one of the most interesting companies in the film industry right now.
Word came out that Dwayne Johnson is set to play Mma fighter Mark Kerr in a biopic called "The Smashing Machine." On the surface, that may not seem like that big of a stretch: Johnson, of course, transitioned from the world of professional wrestling into becoming an actor, so the notion of him playing a professional athlete may not raise any eyebrows. The surprising part is the creative team: Benny Safdie, one half of the brother duo behind films like "Good Time" and "Uncut Gems," is directing for A24, one of the most interesting companies in the film industry right now.
- 12/15/2023
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
It’s no secret that Julien Baker knows how to orchestrate a killer collab. The boygenius bandmember’s latest joint effort came as a surprise to some lucky concertgoers on Friday night, as Baker joined Touché Amoré onstage for their set opening for Deafheaven at The Novo in Los Angeles.
Performing the band’s track “Reminders” — a tune that topped Heavy Consequence‘s list of the Top 30 Metal & Hard Rock Songs of 2020 — Baker offered up vocal support along with plenty of energized headbanging. Baker has previously collaborated with the post-hardcore Los Angeles outfit, being featured on their Stage Four track “Skyscraper” in 2016.
“Oh, my god. Julien Baker everybody,” Jeremy Bolm gushed as Baker swiftly left the stage at the close of the song. “Thanks to the personal heroes I’ve been copying for over a decade,” Baker wrote on her Instagram story with a photo of she and Bolm performing...
Performing the band’s track “Reminders” — a tune that topped Heavy Consequence‘s list of the Top 30 Metal & Hard Rock Songs of 2020 — Baker offered up vocal support along with plenty of energized headbanging. Baker has previously collaborated with the post-hardcore Los Angeles outfit, being featured on their Stage Four track “Skyscraper” in 2016.
“Oh, my god. Julien Baker everybody,” Jeremy Bolm gushed as Baker swiftly left the stage at the close of the song. “Thanks to the personal heroes I’ve been copying for over a decade,” Baker wrote on her Instagram story with a photo of she and Bolm performing...
- 12/11/2023
- by Emma Carey
- Consequence - Music
Back in 2015, just as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was cementing his status as one of the world's biggest movie stars, the wrestler-turned-actor starred in the highly successful disaster flick "San Andreas." This was actually one of the movies that proved Johnson could help open a big blockbuster outside of a major franchise. He had earned the reputation of being "franchise Viagra" given what he was able to do for "Fast & Furious," "G.I. Joe," and other established properties.
"San Andreas" sees the infamous San Andreas Fault finally give, which triggers a massive magnitude 9 earthquake in California. Rescue helicopter pilot Raymond Gaines (Johnson) and his estranged wife must then make their way from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their daughter. It was a huge success, taking in $474 million worldwide against a $110 million budget. That being the case, Warner Bros. was very quick to announce a squeal back in early 2016. But all these years later,...
"San Andreas" sees the infamous San Andreas Fault finally give, which triggers a massive magnitude 9 earthquake in California. Rescue helicopter pilot Raymond Gaines (Johnson) and his estranged wife must then make their way from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their daughter. It was a huge success, taking in $474 million worldwide against a $110 million budget. That being the case, Warner Bros. was very quick to announce a squeal back in early 2016. But all these years later,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Grammy-nominated global superstar Demi Lovato has released Revamped, her new album featuring rock versions of her hit songs. The album arrives on the heels of her show-stopping performance at the MTV VMAs on Tuesday night, where she performed a rock version medley of her hits – “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry,” and “Cool for the Summer.”
The performance was met with widespread critical acclaim with Time Magazine praising it the night’s best rock performance, “her powerhouse vocals brought down the house down as she infused new energy into her well-known tracks.”
The 10-track album includes the previously released reimagined hits “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version) ft. Slash,” “Heart Attack (Rock Version),” “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version),” and “Confident (Rock Version),” as well as new fan favorites including “Give Your Heart a Break (Rock Version) ft. Bert McCracken,” “Neon Lights (Rock Version) ft. The Maine,” “La La Land (Rock Version) ft.
The performance was met with widespread critical acclaim with Time Magazine praising it the night’s best rock performance, “her powerhouse vocals brought down the house down as she infused new energy into her well-known tracks.”
The 10-track album includes the previously released reimagined hits “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version) ft. Slash,” “Heart Attack (Rock Version),” “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version),” and “Confident (Rock Version),” as well as new fan favorites including “Give Your Heart a Break (Rock Version) ft. Bert McCracken,” “Neon Lights (Rock Version) ft. The Maine,” “La La Land (Rock Version) ft.
- 9/15/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Grammy-nominated global superstar Demi Lovato has released Revamped, her new album featuring rock versions of her hit songs. The album arrives on the heels of her show-stopping performance at the MTV VMAs on Tuesday night, where she performed a rock version medley of her hits – “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry,” and “Cool for the Summer.”
The performance was met with widespread critical acclaim with Time Magazine praising it the night’s best rock performance, “her powerhouse vocals brought down the house down as she infused new energy into her well-known tracks.”
The 10-track album includes the previously released reimagined hits “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version) ft. Slash,” “Heart Attack (Rock Version),” “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version),” and “Confident (Rock Version),” as well as new fan favorites including “Give Your Heart a Break (Rock Version) ft. Bert McCracken,” “Neon Lights (Rock Version) ft. The Maine,” “La La Land (Rock Version) ft.
The performance was met with widespread critical acclaim with Time Magazine praising it the night’s best rock performance, “her powerhouse vocals brought down the house down as she infused new energy into her well-known tracks.”
The 10-track album includes the previously released reimagined hits “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version) ft. Slash,” “Heart Attack (Rock Version),” “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version),” and “Confident (Rock Version),” as well as new fan favorites including “Give Your Heart a Break (Rock Version) ft. Bert McCracken,” “Neon Lights (Rock Version) ft. The Maine,” “La La Land (Rock Version) ft.
- 9/15/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Demi Lovato some rock & roll to the MTV Video Music Awards as the singer performed Revamped renditions of “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry,” and “Cool For the Summer” at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday. Backed by a full band, Lovato delivered their signature powerhouse vocals over electric guitars and heavy percussion. Her pyrotechnics were on full blast, shooting off fire across the edge of the stage.
Lovato’s appearance at the 2023 event marked her first VMAs performance in six years; the singer has been a fixture at...
Lovato’s appearance at the 2023 event marked her first VMAs performance in six years; the singer has been a fixture at...
- 9/13/2023
- by Daniel Kreps and Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Actress, singer, songwriter Demi Lovato, poses for the September 2023 issue of "InStyle (Mexico)" magazine, photographed by Max Montgomery:
After appearing on the children's TV series "Barney & Friends" (2002–2004), Lovato played 'Mitchie Torres' in the musical TV film "Camp Rock" (2008) and its sequel "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" (2010).
"This Is Me" was her debut single and duet with Joe Jonas, which peaked at number nine on the 'Billboard Hot 100' chart. After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released her pop rock debut album, "Don't Forget" (2008), which debuted at number two on the 'Billboard 200' chart .
Its follow-up, "Here We Go Again" (2009), debuted at number one in the US, while its title track reached number 15 on the 'Hot 100'. Her third studio album, "Unbroken" (2011), experimented with pop and R&b and spawned platinum-certified single "Skyscraper". Lovato has sold over 24 million records in the United States.
On television, Lovato starred as...
After appearing on the children's TV series "Barney & Friends" (2002–2004), Lovato played 'Mitchie Torres' in the musical TV film "Camp Rock" (2008) and its sequel "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" (2010).
"This Is Me" was her debut single and duet with Joe Jonas, which peaked at number nine on the 'Billboard Hot 100' chart. After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released her pop rock debut album, "Don't Forget" (2008), which debuted at number two on the 'Billboard 200' chart .
Its follow-up, "Here We Go Again" (2009), debuted at number one in the US, while its title track reached number 15 on the 'Hot 100'. Her third studio album, "Unbroken" (2011), experimented with pop and R&b and spawned platinum-certified single "Skyscraper". Lovato has sold over 24 million records in the United States.
On television, Lovato starred as...
- 9/4/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Ritu Arya is one of the most talented and charming up-and-coming actresses working in the film industry. The English actress made her debut in the British soap opera Doctors as Dr. Megan Sharma, for which she was nominated for a British Soap Award. She went on to star in multiple big projects like Netflix’s superhero series The Umbrella Academy and recently the global hit film Barbie. So, if you love Arya’s performances here are the 10 best movies and shows starring Ritu Arya that should be on your watchlist.
10. Sticks and Stones (Prime Video Add-On & BritBox) Credit – ITV
Synopsis: After fainting at a sales pitch, manager Thomas finds himself in a pot of mess that stirring will only make it worse. Have his colleagues deliberately planned all the malicious acts, or has he hallucinated the whole thing?
9. Last Christmas (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: From director...
10. Sticks and Stones (Prime Video Add-On & BritBox) Credit – ITV
Synopsis: After fainting at a sales pitch, manager Thomas finds himself in a pot of mess that stirring will only make it worse. Have his colleagues deliberately planned all the malicious acts, or has he hallucinated the whole thing?
9. Last Christmas (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: From director...
- 8/23/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Witcher Season 3 is still holding strong on Netflix’s English-language TV list.
In its second week on the streamer, the first half of the new season drew 13.8M views (66.5M view hours divided by 4.82 runtime hours) for the week of July 3 to 9. That’s down slightly from the 15.2M views the episodes managed in their first few days on the platform following its June 29 debut.
Season 3 has managed 29M views since launch. It’s still quite a ways away from making the most popular TV list, as it would need to crack 79M views. But it’s only been two weeks, and there is still plenty of time in Netflix’s new 91-day measurement window for the season to make it — especially with the second half of the season yet to be released.
The excitement surrounding the new season prompted audiences to revisit The Witcher Seasons 1 and 2, which were...
In its second week on the streamer, the first half of the new season drew 13.8M views (66.5M view hours divided by 4.82 runtime hours) for the week of July 3 to 9. That’s down slightly from the 15.2M views the episodes managed in their first few days on the platform following its June 29 debut.
Season 3 has managed 29M views since launch. It’s still quite a ways away from making the most popular TV list, as it would need to crack 79M views. But it’s only been two weeks, and there is still plenty of time in Netflix’s new 91-day measurement window for the season to make it — especially with the second half of the season yet to be released.
The excitement surrounding the new season prompted audiences to revisit The Witcher Seasons 1 and 2, which were...
- 7/11/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Opening in theaters and on VOD July 14, Vertical’s “The Modelizer” offers a trailer that sells a romantic comedy that’s part of a new wave of “Hong Kong Films,” which are original features where the subject matter is distinctly Hong Kong but is in English.
Directed by Keoni Waxman and produced, written by and starring Byron Mann (who has seemingly aged about ten minutes since playing Ryu in the 1994 “Street Fighter” movie), the picture is a conventional mix of rom-com tropes (a well-off womanizer must change his ways once he finds someone – played by Rayssa Bratillieri — worth settling down for) and wealth porn, with the obvious hook being that it’s from a locale that isn’t often presented in such a fashion in mainstream Hollywood flicks.
The locale is usually for stranger-in-a-strange-land actioners like Dwayne Johnson’s “Skyscraper” (who co-starred Mann) and Rowann Atkinson’s “Johnny English Reborn...
Directed by Keoni Waxman and produced, written by and starring Byron Mann (who has seemingly aged about ten minutes since playing Ryu in the 1994 “Street Fighter” movie), the picture is a conventional mix of rom-com tropes (a well-off womanizer must change his ways once he finds someone – played by Rayssa Bratillieri — worth settling down for) and wealth porn, with the obvious hook being that it’s from a locale that isn’t often presented in such a fashion in mainstream Hollywood flicks.
The locale is usually for stranger-in-a-strange-land actioners like Dwayne Johnson’s “Skyscraper” (who co-starred Mann) and Rowann Atkinson’s “Johnny English Reborn...
- 6/16/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Stars: Leah Gibson, Anthony Bolognese, Sebastien Roberts, Anthony Konechny, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jon Voight | Written by Alex Wright | Directed by Tony Dean Smith
Die Hard came out thirty-five years ago and we’re still seeing a steady stream of knock-offs rip-offs and cash-ins arriving. Case in point, Mercy, which like last year’s Assault on Va-33 puts a hospital under siege. Can the filmmakers deliver an entertaining action film, or is this, like so many other similar films, Doa?
While serving in Afghanistan Dr. Michelle Miller had her husband turn up as a patient in her field hospital, worse he had a bomb strapped to him. This leads to an agonized, and agonizing, exchange of dialogue “Get out Michelle, somebody’s got to be there for Bobby!” “No, I’m not leaving you!” followed by Frank rolling off the table so his detonation somehow doesn’t kill her.
Now she...
Die Hard came out thirty-five years ago and we’re still seeing a steady stream of knock-offs rip-offs and cash-ins arriving. Case in point, Mercy, which like last year’s Assault on Va-33 puts a hospital under siege. Can the filmmakers deliver an entertaining action film, or is this, like so many other similar films, Doa?
While serving in Afghanistan Dr. Michelle Miller had her husband turn up as a patient in her field hospital, worse he had a bomb strapped to him. This leads to an agonized, and agonizing, exchange of dialogue “Get out Michelle, somebody’s got to be there for Bobby!” “No, I’m not leaving you!” followed by Frank rolling off the table so his detonation somehow doesn’t kill her.
Now she...
- 5/18/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Surprise! Dwayne Johnson has returned to the “Fast and Furious” franchise, making an appearance in the post-credits sequence for the upcoming “Fast X,” out next Friday (May 19), TheWrap has exclusively learned.
What makes his return so shocking is how adamant Johnson was about not returning to the series. In November 2021, “Fast and Furious” franchise star and producer Vin Diesel took to Instagram, essentially to beg Johnson to return to the mainline franchise. In 2019, Johnson starred in “Hobbs & Shaw,” a spin-off with Jason Statham.
A month after Diesel’s social media appeal, Johnson told CNN: “I told [Diesel] directly that I would not be returning to the franchise. I was firm yet cordial with my words and said that I would always be supportive of the cast and always root for the franchise to be successful, but that there was no chance I would return. Vin’s recent public post was an example of his manipulation.
What makes his return so shocking is how adamant Johnson was about not returning to the series. In November 2021, “Fast and Furious” franchise star and producer Vin Diesel took to Instagram, essentially to beg Johnson to return to the mainline franchise. In 2019, Johnson starred in “Hobbs & Shaw,” a spin-off with Jason Statham.
A month after Diesel’s social media appeal, Johnson told CNN: “I told [Diesel] directly that I would not be returning to the franchise. I was firm yet cordial with my words and said that I would always be supportive of the cast and always root for the franchise to be successful, but that there was no chance I would return. Vin’s recent public post was an example of his manipulation.
- 5/12/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The late Oscar-winning thespian Christopher Plummer delivers his final performance in animated feature “Heroes of the Golden Masks,” also starring Patton Oswalt and Ron Perlman.
Inspired by the ancient bronze masks of Sanxingdui discovered on the archaeological site of Guanghan in the Sichuan Province in the late 1980s, the film centers on Charlie, a wise-cracking, homeless, American orphan who is magically transported to the ancient Chinese kingdom of Sanxingdui, where a colorful team of superheroes need his help to defend the city from a brutal conqueror. Charlie joins the heroes and secretly schemes to steal the priceless golden masks that grant them their powers.
Produced by CG Bros Entertainment, Arcana Studios and Golden Image Cultural Communication Inc, “Heroes of the Golden Masks” also features the voices of Natasha Liu Bordizzo (“Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon : Sword of Destiny”), Byron Mann (“Skyscraper”), Osric Chau (“2012”), Kiefer O’Reilly (“The Mighty Ducks : Game Changers”) and director Sean O’Reilly.
Inspired by the ancient bronze masks of Sanxingdui discovered on the archaeological site of Guanghan in the Sichuan Province in the late 1980s, the film centers on Charlie, a wise-cracking, homeless, American orphan who is magically transported to the ancient Chinese kingdom of Sanxingdui, where a colorful team of superheroes need his help to defend the city from a brutal conqueror. Charlie joins the heroes and secretly schemes to steal the priceless golden masks that grant them their powers.
Produced by CG Bros Entertainment, Arcana Studios and Golden Image Cultural Communication Inc, “Heroes of the Golden Masks” also features the voices of Natasha Liu Bordizzo (“Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon : Sword of Destiny”), Byron Mann (“Skyscraper”), Osric Chau (“2012”), Kiefer O’Reilly (“The Mighty Ducks : Game Changers”) and director Sean O’Reilly.
- 5/12/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The Action Scene is a column that explores the construction of action set pieces in order to deepen appreciation for and spark discussion about action cinema.“It was clear that Pm weren’t attempting art.” This remark prefaces interviews conducted by the sadly defunct publication Hopes & Fears with various directors and stars who worked with Pm Entertainment, an independent film company that churned out a steady stream of largely direct-to-video movies and television episodes—most famously within the action genre—between the late 1980s and early 2000s. Watching the operatic tour-de-force opening of the Pm film Intent to Kill (1992), however, one might doubt the statement’s accuracy. The extraordinary set piece features squealing tires, spraying glass, and slow-motion gunplay, all against a jet-black sky dotted by the vaporous glow of street lamps. Blue-hued, low-key lighting cuts through night air thick with fog and gun smoke, sustaining a noirish, dreamlike mood...
- 5/12/2023
- MUBI
A sequel to the Mortal Kombat movie from 2021 is on the way, and The Wrap reports tonight that Karl Urban (“The Boys”) is in final talks to join the cast as Johnny Cage.
The Wrap reminds, “Johnny Cage was introduced in the first Mortal Kombat arcade game in 1992. Johnny Cage is depicted as an action movie star with an extensive martial arts background. He is often characterized as a swashbuckling, Hollywood fighting movie star who places great importance on his image and consistently behaves in a cool manner.”
The star of Amazon’s hit series “The Boys,” Karl Urban turns 50 years old next month, so this particular take on the classic Mortal Kombat character is sure to be different than expected. Many fans had been lobbying for WWE superstar The Miz to play Cage in the upcoming sequel, but Urban’s casting will bring a whole new facet to the character.
The Wrap reminds, “Johnny Cage was introduced in the first Mortal Kombat arcade game in 1992. Johnny Cage is depicted as an action movie star with an extensive martial arts background. He is often characterized as a swashbuckling, Hollywood fighting movie star who places great importance on his image and consistently behaves in a cool manner.”
The star of Amazon’s hit series “The Boys,” Karl Urban turns 50 years old next month, so this particular take on the classic Mortal Kombat character is sure to be different than expected. Many fans had been lobbying for WWE superstar The Miz to play Cage in the upcoming sequel, but Urban’s casting will bring a whole new facet to the character.
- 5/4/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Legendary Entertainment, the Burbank-based production company behind the recent MonsterVerse films, “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” and the two-part “Dune” adaptation, has secured a five-year, $800 million credit facility led by J.P. Morgan. The new facility will replace the studio’s existing credit line.
“We are pleased to extend our relationship with J.P. Morgan as we continue to grow our global film and TV pipeline and monetize our IP across multiple platforms,” CEO Joshua Grode stated Tuesday. “The success of our film and television productions from our creative team led by [Vice Chair Worldwide Production] Mary Parent reflects our intentional strategy of creating compelling content that resonates with audiences around the world.”
“Through ongoing commercial success, Legendary has built a premier Company and has positioned itself as a true market leader,” David Shaheen said. The Head of Entertainment Industries for J.P. Morgan’s Corporate Client Banking Group continued, saying, “We are very pleased to have...
“We are pleased to extend our relationship with J.P. Morgan as we continue to grow our global film and TV pipeline and monetize our IP across multiple platforms,” CEO Joshua Grode stated Tuesday. “The success of our film and television productions from our creative team led by [Vice Chair Worldwide Production] Mary Parent reflects our intentional strategy of creating compelling content that resonates with audiences around the world.”
“Through ongoing commercial success, Legendary has built a premier Company and has positioned itself as a true market leader,” David Shaheen said. The Head of Entertainment Industries for J.P. Morgan’s Corporate Client Banking Group continued, saying, “We are very pleased to have...
- 4/18/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Dungeons & Dragons series: Drew Crevello joins the party as showrunner of the live-action adaptation
The Dungeons & Dragons series is gaining another party member in Drew Crevello (WeCrashed) as the showrunner of the live-action adaptation for Paramount+. Crevello will work closely with Rawson Marshall Thurber, who wrote the pilot script and will direct the first episode. The eight-episode series is a co-production between eOne and Paramount Pictures, with eOne leading the charge.
According to Deadline’s previous report, “Adapting Dungeons & Dragons for television has been a major focus for eOne under President of Global Television Michael Lombardo following the company’s 2019 acquisition by Hasbro. The live-action series has been tipped to be the studio’s largest-scope TV project ever, potentially launching a Dungeons & Dragons universe spanning multiple scripted and unscripted shows.”
Deadline would also like to remind us that Dungeons & Dragons is “a fantasy role-playing game franchise. Featuring humans, elves, orcs, and other fantastical creatures engaging in wars, treasure hunts, and campaigns,...
According to Deadline’s previous report, “Adapting Dungeons & Dragons for television has been a major focus for eOne under President of Global Television Michael Lombardo following the company’s 2019 acquisition by Hasbro. The live-action series has been tipped to be the studio’s largest-scope TV project ever, potentially launching a Dungeons & Dragons universe spanning multiple scripted and unscripted shows.”
Deadline would also like to remind us that Dungeons & Dragons is “a fantasy role-playing game franchise. Featuring humans, elves, orcs, and other fantastical creatures engaging in wars, treasure hunts, and campaigns,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Netflix has added four to its action-comedy Back in Action, with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. The newest actors to sign on are BAFTA winners Andrew Scott (Catherine Called Birdy) and Jamie Demetriou (Cruella), McKenna Roberts (Euphoria) and Rylan Jackson (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves).
Details as to the storyline and characters of Diaz’s first feature since 2014’s Annie are under wraps. But Kyle Chandler and Glenn Close are also aboard for roles, as previously announced.
Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) is directing from his script written with Neighbors‘ Brendan O’Brien. Producers are Jenno Topping, Peter Chernin and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett for Chernin Entertainment, Beau Bauman (Central Intelligence) for Good One Productions, and Gordon for Exhibit A. Foxx, Datari Turner, O’Brien and Tim Lewis are serving as exec producers.
Scott won his BAFTA for his work as the villainous Jim Moriarty in...
Details as to the storyline and characters of Diaz’s first feature since 2014’s Annie are under wraps. But Kyle Chandler and Glenn Close are also aboard for roles, as previously announced.
Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) is directing from his script written with Neighbors‘ Brendan O’Brien. Producers are Jenno Topping, Peter Chernin and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett for Chernin Entertainment, Beau Bauman (Central Intelligence) for Good One Productions, and Gordon for Exhibit A. Foxx, Datari Turner, O’Brien and Tim Lewis are serving as exec producers.
Scott won his BAFTA for his work as the villainous Jim Moriarty in...
- 2/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A “Dungeons & Dragons” live-action series has been ordered at Paramount+, Variety has confirmed.
Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote the pilot for the series and will direct the first episode. Paramount+ has given the show an eight-episode order. The series is a co-production between eOne and Paramount Pictures, with eOne serving as the lead studio. Exact plot details, including what elements of the “Dungeons & Dragons” canon will be included, are being kept under wraps.
News of the series comes as Paramount Pictures and eOne are preparing to release the live-action film “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” on March 31. The film hails from directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Gilio. No one from the film is attached to the series at this time.
“Dungeons & Dragons” is the most popular tabletop fantasy roleplaying game of all time. Players design characters that can...
Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote the pilot for the series and will direct the first episode. Paramount+ has given the show an eight-episode order. The series is a co-production between eOne and Paramount Pictures, with eOne serving as the lead studio. Exact plot details, including what elements of the “Dungeons & Dragons” canon will be included, are being kept under wraps.
News of the series comes as Paramount Pictures and eOne are preparing to release the live-action film “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” on March 31. The film hails from directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Gilio. No one from the film is attached to the series at this time.
“Dungeons & Dragons” is the most popular tabletop fantasy roleplaying game of all time. Players design characters that can...
- 1/10/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Legendary Entertainment — Hollywood’s high-profile producer and co-financier of big-budget studio fare — has found a new partner in Sony Pictures.
Under the terms of the deal, Legendary’s movies will be distributed and marketed globally by Sony, excluding China, where Legendary East will handle those duties. Sony will also handle home entertainment and TV distribution for those films. Sony does not have a streaming service, and Legendary will continue to partner with other companies for streaming, as it has with Netflix on the Enola Holmes films.
The pact does not include the Dune or Godzilla franchises, which will continue to be released by Warner Bros., Legendary’s previous partner. Dune: Part Two is due out from Warners on Nov. 3, 2023.
There is no formal deal for Sony to co-finance Legendary films, though it’s possible the two could explore that option down the road.
Legendary Entertainment — Hollywood’s high-profile producer and co-financier of big-budget studio fare — has found a new partner in Sony Pictures.
Under the terms of the deal, Legendary’s movies will be distributed and marketed globally by Sony, excluding China, where Legendary East will handle those duties. Sony will also handle home entertainment and TV distribution for those films. Sony does not have a streaming service, and Legendary will continue to partner with other companies for streaming, as it has with Netflix on the Enola Holmes films.
The pact does not include the Dune or Godzilla franchises, which will continue to be released by Warner Bros., Legendary’s previous partner. Dune: Part Two is due out from Warners on Nov. 3, 2023.
There is no formal deal for Sony to co-finance Legendary films, though it’s possible the two could explore that option down the road.
- 11/28/2022
- by Pamela McClintock and Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Hollywood’s two biggest superhero movies of late 2022 — Disney’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Warner Bros.’ Dwayne Johnson tentpole Black Adam — are expected to be blocked from release in China, as Beijing regulators continue to crack down on U.S. access to the world’s second-largest theatrical market.
There is less on the line for Hollywood in China than there used to be, thanks to the country’s steady tightening of censorship control and nearly three years of strict Covid-zero policies, but regulators’ consistent snubbing of top-tier superhero titles is still costing the studios tens of millions in potential revenue.
The first Black Panther film earned 105 million in China in 2018, while Dwayne Johnson’s movies — such as Skyscraper (98 million in China) and Hobbs & Shaw (201 million) — have tended to do big business in the country.
Beijing regulators seldom publicly announce or explain...
Hollywood’s two biggest superhero movies of late 2022 — Disney’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Warner Bros.’ Dwayne Johnson tentpole Black Adam — are expected to be blocked from release in China, as Beijing regulators continue to crack down on U.S. access to the world’s second-largest theatrical market.
There is less on the line for Hollywood in China than there used to be, thanks to the country’s steady tightening of censorship control and nearly three years of strict Covid-zero policies, but regulators’ consistent snubbing of top-tier superhero titles is still costing the studios tens of millions in potential revenue.
The first Black Panther film earned 105 million in China in 2018, while Dwayne Johnson’s movies — such as Skyscraper (98 million in China) and Hobbs & Shaw (201 million) — have tended to do big business in the country.
Beijing regulators seldom publicly announce or explain...
- 11/11/2022
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The disaster film comes and goes. The genre was massive in the 1970s, leading to classics like "The Towering Inferno" and "The Poseidon Adventure." It saw a resurgence in the '90s thanks to hits like "Armageddon" and "Dante's Peak," and there's been a slight bump over the past decade, too — think "Skyscraper" and "San Andreas," both starring The Rock. These films are often a chance to cobble together an all-star cast and thrill audiences by showing off some special effects work.
The biggest and best disaster films stick around. After all, people still debate whether "Armageddon" or "Deep Impact" was better. There are plenty more, however, that are forgotten. Whether due to genre fatigue or inexplicable box office failure, many have flown under the radar yet are still worth a watch. Some have casts that make them worthwhile (Alain Delon from "Le Samouraï" is in an "Airport" movie!), while...
The biggest and best disaster films stick around. After all, people still debate whether "Armageddon" or "Deep Impact" was better. There are plenty more, however, that are forgotten. Whether due to genre fatigue or inexplicable box office failure, many have flown under the radar yet are still worth a watch. Some have casts that make them worthwhile (Alain Delon from "Le Samouraï" is in an "Airport" movie!), while...
- 11/8/2022
- by Eric Langberg
- Slash Film
Superhero movies continue to make money, as do films that star Dwayne Johnson (even when they aren't good). The latest entry into the DC Universe, "Black Adam," has now crossed 250 million at the worldwide box office.
In its second weekend, the movie dropped 59 domestically from its opening with about 27 million in ticket sales, which is a fairly standard drop for a front-loaded superhero picture. It's also in line with a lot of the second weekend drops for films starring Johnson in recent years, such as 55 for "Jumanji: The Next Level" and "Jungle Cruise," and 58 for "Hobbs and Shaw." It is quite a bit lower than DC's previous film this year, "The Batman," but that film's 50 drop was unusually good for a superhero flick.
"Black Adam" will get to enjoy another weekend free from other superhero blockbuster competition next weekend, but its reign will come to end the following weekend when...
In its second weekend, the movie dropped 59 domestically from its opening with about 27 million in ticket sales, which is a fairly standard drop for a front-loaded superhero picture. It's also in line with a lot of the second weekend drops for films starring Johnson in recent years, such as 55 for "Jumanji: The Next Level" and "Jungle Cruise," and 58 for "Hobbs and Shaw." It is quite a bit lower than DC's previous film this year, "The Batman," but that film's 50 drop was unusually good for a superhero flick.
"Black Adam" will get to enjoy another weekend free from other superhero blockbuster competition next weekend, but its reign will come to end the following weekend when...
- 10/30/2022
- by Mike Shutt
- Slash Film
Let’s celebrate the heydays of this autumn’s box office where we can, the season greatly hampered by a lack of tentpole product.
But thanks to New Line’s Dwayne Johnson DC movie, Black Adam, that’s changing.
In the wake of the pic posting the best opening of the actor’s solo star career at 67M domestic, (140M WW), Black Adam notched the best Monday and weekday (outside Friday) to date this fall with 4.5M ahead of Paramount’s Smile which made 2.98M on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The 4-day total for the Jaume Collet-Serra directed movie stands at 71.5M.
Black Adam‘s Monday beats that of last pandemic October’s Halloween Kills (2.7M) and Dune (1.75M) both of which were available theatrical day-and-date on respective studio streaming services Peacock and HBO Max as well as the first Monday of Halloween Ends (1.75M) which was in a similar distribution situation.
But thanks to New Line’s Dwayne Johnson DC movie, Black Adam, that’s changing.
In the wake of the pic posting the best opening of the actor’s solo star career at 67M domestic, (140M WW), Black Adam notched the best Monday and weekday (outside Friday) to date this fall with 4.5M ahead of Paramount’s Smile which made 2.98M on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The 4-day total for the Jaume Collet-Serra directed movie stands at 71.5M.
Black Adam‘s Monday beats that of last pandemic October’s Halloween Kills (2.7M) and Dune (1.75M) both of which were available theatrical day-and-date on respective studio streaming services Peacock and HBO Max as well as the first Monday of Halloween Ends (1.75M) which was in a similar distribution situation.
- 10/25/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Update, with actuals: Black Adam came in higher than Sunday’s estimates with 75.9M from 76 international box office markets. That lifts the global opening to 142.9M.
In like-for-like markets, the Dwayne Johnson-starrer’s bow was 32 above Shazam! through Sunday. Looking at individual markets, the UK and Indonesia notably spiked in the actuals, to 6.4M and 2.9M, respectively.
In other updates, Halloween Ends came in higher with 6.6M for an overseas total of 28.2M and a global tally of 82.4M. Ticket to Paradise was also up in the actuals with 5.1M from 78 markets for an offshore cume of 80.6M and a worldwide running haul of 97.1M. Smile increased to 10.6M in 61 hubs; leading to an 82.6M international cume through Sunday and 167M global.
See below for how the weekend played out.
Previous, Sunday Update: Warner Bros/New Line/DC’s Black Adam has launched to a 73M weekend from 76 international box office markets.
In like-for-like markets, the Dwayne Johnson-starrer’s bow was 32 above Shazam! through Sunday. Looking at individual markets, the UK and Indonesia notably spiked in the actuals, to 6.4M and 2.9M, respectively.
In other updates, Halloween Ends came in higher with 6.6M for an overseas total of 28.2M and a global tally of 82.4M. Ticket to Paradise was also up in the actuals with 5.1M from 78 markets for an offshore cume of 80.6M and a worldwide running haul of 97.1M. Smile increased to 10.6M in 61 hubs; leading to an 82.6M international cume through Sunday and 167M global.
See below for how the weekend played out.
Previous, Sunday Update: Warner Bros/New Line/DC’s Black Adam has launched to a 73M weekend from 76 international box office markets.
- 10/25/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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