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Hugh Grant’s Missed Harry Potter Role (Photo Credit – YouTube/Facebook)

Hugh Grant might be the quintessential charming leading man known for roles in Notting Hill and Bridget Jones’s Diary, but did you know he almost joined the Harry Potter universe? Producers initially eyed Grant for the role of Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. But instead of donning Hogwarts robes, Grant stuck to what he knew best — being the charming, witty love interest.

At the heart of this casting near-miss was a scheduling clash. Grant had to pass on The Chamber of Secrets because of his commitment to Two Weeks Notice, a 2002 rom-com alongside Sandra Bullock. Talk about a missed magical opportunity. Grant’s agent reportedly gave a different reason for his departure from the project, which sparked some behind-the-scenes confusion. Meanwhile, Harry Potter director Chris Columbus denied Hugh Grant’s potential involvement. The...

For the longest time, Hollywood seemed unable to adapt popular video games into successful, widely beloved movies. It's a sad state of affairs when Paul W.S. Anderson's films "Mortal Kombat" and "Resident Evil" were once considered the pinnacle of video game movies, as both of those films are clunky and arguably mediocre. Director Uwe Boll's many video game adaptations are often called some of the worst movies ever made, and even relative hits like "Lara Croft Tomb Raider" or "Silent Hill" aren't really held up as great cinema. It wasn't until somewhat recently that audiences would exit a video game movie and think to themselves that it wasn't that bad.

The tide really turned with the release of "Sonic the Hedgehog" in 2020. After a hugely negative reaction to Sonic's animated designs in the film's previews (including his creepily realistic human teeth), Paramount spent a great deal of...

As a wise Focker once said, "You can milk anything with nipples." But in the case of the Meet The Parents franchise, turns out you actually just need Ben Stiller playing a man called Gaylord Focker and Robert De Niro playing his ever-alert, ex-CIA Father-In-Law Jack Byrnes. And having already encompassed a whole trilogy — Meet The Parents, Meet The Fockers, and Meet The Parents: Little Fockers — to date, it looks like the time has come to enter Focker-Byrnes' circle of trust once again. Per Deadline's reporting, a fourth film in the franchise is in the works at Universal Pictures, with Stiller and De Niro in early talks to return for more farcical family shenanigans.

Plot details on the fourquel remain hush-hush, at least for now, but as well as De Niro and Stiller circling comebacks for this one, we do know that longtime franchise co-writer John Hamburg is on script duties,...

Exclusive: Carla Gugino (The Fall of the House of Usher) has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas.

Gugino was most recently seen in the Max Original drama series The Girls on the Bus, opposite Melissa Benoist, Christina Elmore, Natasha Behnam, Brandon Scott, and Scott Foley.

Last year she starred in Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher, receiving a Critics Choice Award nomination for her role as Verna in the series which is loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story of the same name. She was also featured in the 2024 Focus Features’ genre hit Lisa Frankenstein.

She’ll next be seen in The Friend, opposite Naomi Watts, which just premiered at Telluride and TIFF, and in Ilya Naishuller’s action comedy Heads of State for Amazon MGM, opposite Priyanka Chopra, John Cena, Idris Elba, and Jack Quaid.

Her film credits include Navot Papushado-directed action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake,...

Gone are the days when Westerns ruled the box office, with superheroes now filling the role that cowboys once played in the American consciousness. But fear not, the Western genre is far from dead (which you would have known if you had read our list of the 100 Greatest Westerns of All Time). The brutality of the American West, combined with the hope that many people found in it, continues to inspire some of the most exciting filmmakers working today. It also has one of the richest histories of any genre, which allows filmmakers with a passion for Hollywood history to engage with the classics of the 20th century while updating Western tropes for modern audiences. The genre is so versatile that Westerns can reflect almost any political sentiment, meaning that Western movies tend to be an interesting barometer of the era in which they were made.

In just the last few Oscar seasons,...

The Max Holiday 2024 collection That Time of Year is now live on the streaming service. The collection will serve as the hub for holiday content, showcasing an extensive selection of series, films, and more, guaranteed to bring joy and cheer to viewers during the festive season.

The That Time of Year collection kicks off the festivities today by spotlighting themed curations like “Comfort & Joy,” “Families We’re Thankful For” and “Season of Romance,” featuring new Max Original film Sweethearts (debuting Nov. 28) and others, making it seamless for subscribers to discover holiday classics and new favorites on Max.

On top of celebrating the 20th anniversary of Polar Express, viewers can also dive into nostalgic fan favorite films such as A Christmas Story, Elf, Holiday Harmony, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and ageless holiday classics like A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, A Carol for Another Christmas, Meet Me In St. Louis (Dec.

‘That Time of Year’ 2024 on Max

Max is celebrating the winter holidays with the “That Time of Year” collection, a special page featuring selected holiday films and series. The streamer’s also bringing back its special Yule log collection, with the 2024 selection including “World of Westeros Dragon Egg Yule Log,” “Harry Potter: Fireplace,” and “A Very Merry Rickmas Yule Log.”

2024’s been a tough year so holiday favorites Elf, A Christmas Story, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation will help take our minds off the world. Max’s lineup also includes the classic holiday films A Christmas Carol, A Carol for Another Christmas, Meet Me In St. Louis, and The Shop Around the Corner. And beginning November 29, the streamers highlighting favorite holiday episodes of Friends, Abbott Elementary, Young Sheldon, and The Big Bang Theory.

Max’s “That Time of Year” Highlights:

Holiday Essentials

8-Bit Christmas (2021)

A Carol for Another Christmas (1964)

A Christmas Carol...

The last time Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx shared the screen, they were playing the villainous Miss Hannigan and tech billionaire-turned-adoptee Will Stacks in 2014's Annie remake. That movie musical also happens to be the last time Diaz shared the screen with, well, anyone, as the Charlie's Angels star went on a decade-long acting sabbatical following the movie's release (the two events are presumably unrelated.) But now Diaz and Foxx are back back back in the very shrewdly titled Back In Action, which is not as it happens a remake of *that* Looney Tunes movie (sadly), but rather a buzzy, Netflix bound spy comedy from writer-director Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) and co-scribe Brendan O'Brien (Bad Neighbours). Check out the action-packed trailer below:

"Tonight something clicked," says Diaz' Emily to husband Matt (Foxx) at the start of this new trailer, "for the first time in a really long time I felt alive again.

I love spy movies. Realistic spy movies, unrealistic spy movies, whatever—you name it and I’m there. If the entertainment quotient isn’t undermined too much by the government propaganda, you have my curiosity and my attention. I have watched the Bond movies, the Mission: Impossible films, the Bourne movies, the Kingsman films, the Yrf Spy Universe stuff, the Jack Ryan movies, Munich, Bridge of Spies, the Spy Kids movies, and more. But for some reason, when this genre enters the small screen and takes the episodic route, it loses my attention. I liked the first season of Jack Ryan, but with every subsequent installment, it got worse. Mr. & Mrs. Smith was horrible. The difference in quality between the first and second seasons of The Family Man was hilarious. Now, we have a TV series franchise in the form of Citadel. Ironically, I have no memory of watching the...

Married couple Alexa and Carlos PenaVega both competed on Dancing With the Stars in 2015. The star recently talked about what it was like competing on the show as a married couple. She also discussed what it was like working with their dance partners on the show.

Alexa & Carlos PenaVega Are Known For Working On Projects Together

Alexa rose to prominence with her role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids film franchise. Carlos is best known as a member of the musical group Big Time Rush, as well as appearing in the Nickelodeon series of the same name.

The two are noted for appearing in a variety of projects together. This includes films like Love in the Limelight, Love at Sea, and Enchanted Christmas. Notably, Alexa played both a variation of herself and Carlos’ love-interest in Big Time Rush‘s series finale.

Carlos & Alexa PenaVega – Instagram

This past Sunday, Alexa appeared on podcast,...

Peacock has announced the premiere date for the reality competition series, The Traitors. Host Alan Cumming revealed the news during an appearance on Today. Notably, Cumming’s appearance was made on Halloween, with the actor getting into the season during his appearance.

Alan Cumming Showed Up In Costume

The series is based on the Dutch reality series De Verraders. Similar to the Dutch series, the show sees a group of contestants must work together all the while eliminating other contestants to win the game.

Some players become the titular “Traitors.” Others become “Faithfuls,” who must vote out the “Traitors.”

Alan Cumming on ‘The Traitors’ – YouTube

Scottish actor Alan Cummings serves as the host of the American series. Cumming recently appeared on Today to talk about the upcoming season with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.

As his appearance occurred on Halloween, Cumming arrived on the set dressed up like King Kong.

Welcome back to the jungle! It's been a long five years since the release of Jake Kasdan's Jumanji: The Next Level back in 2019, which proved itself a more than worthy successor to the surprise critical and commercial hit that was Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. But now, at long last, we know exactly when we can expect to see Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, and co getting back in the game. Per THR's reporting, Sony Pictures has set an 11 December, 2026 release date for their family adventure franchise's trilogy closing third instalment.

The core cast of the first two movies are all expected to return in the upcoming threequel, which will once again see Kasdan occupying the director's chair. And whilst we don't know who'll be joining them this time around, we do have a pretty solid idea where things are heading third time around, despite the...

Glen Powell is aptly one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood today. While his debut came way back in Spy Kids in 2003, the 35-year-old has seen multiple successful roles come his way in the last few years. Now looking forward to the release of Twisters, Powell has appeared in movies such as Anyone But You and Top Gun: Maverick, and generally finds himself in high demand.

However, that did not seem true to the actor when during his years of struggle. Powell went to his fair share of failed auditions but has never been the kind of person who would take things negatively. The actor has been utterly professional right from the start, and spent years getting rejected for a plethora of major roles.

Glen Powell in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. | Paramount Pictures

To break the norm, one of his agents even gave him a peculiar piece of advice.

What are some of the movies that come to mind if somebody mentions the word “siblings”? To be specific, movies with plots that hinge on the sibling dynamic instead of just having siblings in it. If you pick from the crime drama genre, there are Deewar, A Better Tomorrow, and Fiza. If you move towards the action genre, there’s Main Hoon Na, Karan Arjun, and Warrior. If you look at horror films, you’ll get Crimson Peak, Evil Dead Rise, and Nope. If fantasy is your thing, then there’s The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, the Spy Kids franchise, and Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. If you are wondering about step siblings, then you have Cruel Intentions and Step Brothers. And if you want to go into the realm of taboo, you can try out Close My Eyes. Now, even though it may seem like the...

On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.

This September, we’re celebrating Back to School Night with four midnight movies that aren’t just academically themed but also teach the lessons essential to understanding this school of cinema.

First, read the spoiler-free bait — a weird and wonderful pick from any time in film and why we think it’s worth memorializing. After you’ve watched the movie, come back for the bite — a breakdown of all the spoiler-y moments you’d want to unpack when exiting a theater.

The Bait: This Whole “Midnight Movie” Thing? It’s a Trap

Robert Rodriguez made his name on the candy-colored “Spy Kids” and the graphic novel-inspired “Sin City,” but you can see the director’s fingerprints (thumb-thumb-prints?) all over his earlier teen horror-comedy “The Faculty.”

This week’s IndieWire After Dark was...

Kids watch some terrible movies. I should know, I have two of them. A24, the independent film and TV studio that has become synonymous with quality, is out to change that.

On September 4, A24 published the 288-page “Hey Kids, Watch This!,” a collection of more than 100 movie recommendations for families. None of them, by the way, are A24 films. The curation was performed by a group of “discerning critics, animators, and directors,” according to a press release. IndieWire’s own chief film critic and reviews editor David Ehrlich contributed a primer on how to talk about movies with your kids.

“Hey Kids, Watch This!” covers both hits and deep cuts. How deep? Has your preschooler seen Yuri Norstein’s 10-minute short film from 1975, “Hedgehog in the Fog”? Right, mine neither. Are the ’70s not ancient enough for your young-Old-Hollywood head? How about the 100-year-old film “The Adventures of Prince Achmed” from German director Lotte Reiniger?...

Apc Kids, part of energetic French production-distribution group Apc Studios, has sold to Canal+ France the first season of “Walter’s Christmas: Keeper of the Forest,” a Danish live action fantasy family series.

The deal kicks off sales on the series which Apc Kids is introducing to buyers this week at this Unifrance Rendez-Vous at Le Havre in Normandy, Northern France.

News of the deal comes as About Premium Content is readying a lunch presentation on Thursday at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous of live action scripted drama “The Eclipse,” an atmospheric procedural-mystery thriller set among a farming community on the windswept Aubrac plateau in France. Frank Brett (“Comme mons fils”) directs.

Produced by Cosmo Film for Denmark’s TV2, which has ordered a second season, “Walter’s Christmas,” a half-hour skein with 24 episodes in Season 1, is written by Jesper Fink, a co-scribe on “Margrete: Queen of the North,” and Thomas Porsager,...

Any actor starting out in the film industry goes through harsh times before crossing over to the other side. But not all actors get to go to the other side, only the boldest of bold go on to accomplish such a feat. For instance, it wasn’t until Sylvester Stallone boldly wrote his own film, Rocky, that he ascended to Hollywood legend status. And so it was for Glen Powell.

Glen Powell [in Hit Man | Credit: Netflix]Now the very definition of the classic Hollywood lead guy, when Powell first entered the world of showbiz, he faced an identity crisis, just like any other beginner. But his one bold move ended up winning the heart of Stallone, who landed him a crucial role in his $214 million movie, in the act helping him embrace his true self and giving his career a kickstart.

When Glen Powell’s Bold Move Helped Him Land a Crucial Sylvester...

In the American indie explosion of the 1990s, few filmmakers had a more compelling story than Robert Rodriguez. The Texan communications major had spent his time in college crafting homemade shorts and parlayed his enthusiasm into a feature he funded by raising a paltry $9,000, most of it gained from signing up for pharmaceutical drug tests. Shooting in the northern Mexican town of Ciudad Acuña, Rodriguez managed to push El Mariachi past the finish line under budget, pocketing nearly two grand of his meager put-up cash. Initially aiming to release the neo-western action film directly to the Spanish-language VHS market, Rodriguez got up the chutzpah to submit it to major Hollywood studios, one of which, Columbia Pictures, bought the rights and secured festival and theatrical exhibition.

That story is so inspiring for wannabe filmmakers that the film’s quality may as well be a secondary concern, but El Mariachi’s most...

In the next episode of Celebrity Iou, actor Danny Trejo expresses his gratitude to his ex-partner and best friend by renovating her backyard. With the help of Jonathan and Drew, Trejo transforms a wasted space into a multifunctional getaway. Trejo, known for his tough guy roles in Machete and Spy Kids, pulls out all the […]

Celebrity Iou: Danny Trejo’s Backyard Domination...

Netflix has high hopes for its lavish new animated feature “Spellbound,” releasing the film’s rousing first trailer and assembling a powerhouse voice cast including Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, and Javier Bardem. Directed by veteran animator Vicky Jenson and featuring original music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, “Spellbound” aims to mesmerize viewers with its blend of fantasy tropes, family drama, and showstopping musical numbers.

The film follows Princess Ellian (Zegler), a headstrong teenager who embarks on an epic quest to save her kingdom of Lumbria after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Audiences are given a glimpse of Lumbria’s stunning animated world, vibrant with magic and adventure. Jenson makes her triumphant return to features with “Spellbound” almost 20 years after her work on 2004’s “Shark Tale.”

Menken, who has won Oscars for his Disney works like “Beauty and the Beast,” provides an original score with new lyrics by Glenn Slater.

The celebrated legend Bill Paxton, known for his diverse and intense roles spanning from drama to action flicks, is perhaps best remembered for his impactful performances in movies like Aliens, True Lies, and Apollo 13. But unfortunately, despite his illustrious career, Paxton faced a unique personal challenge, where his children struggled to experience his work firsthand.

Bill Paxton in James Cameron’s Aliens | 20th Century Studios

Considering the gravity of his projects and the intellectual element in them, late legend Bill Paxton’s kids often failed to engage with his filmography. Therefore, deeply saddened by this, Paxton tried to find a way out, which led him toward the children’s movie franchise Spy Kids.

Bill Paxton Had Requested to Star in the Spy Kids Franchise

When we recall late actor Bill Paxton, we’re often reminded of his iconic legacy and a slew of outstanding films that he left behind to remember him by.

The James Bond jetpack sequence in “Thunderball” (1965) was a cheesy-awesome thing that was like, “Whoa! The future will be jetpacks!” “My Spy the Eternal City” opens like a Bond film, or maybe a movie whose goal is to make the “Kingsman” series look weighty. Dave Bautista’s JJ, a former Special Forces soldier turned CIA operative, is on a private plane, where he’s playing bodyguard to a teen idol named Ryan (Bill Barratt). Out of the blue, he’s attacked by the flight attendant. As they go at each other with sharp objects, a helmeted figure zips through the sky in a jetpack, placing a bomb on one of the plane’s windows and blowing a hole in its side; everyone comes tumbling out, and a plunging-to-the-earth scuffle ensues.

The hook? The jetpack flier is Sophie (Chloe Coleman), a 14-year-old spy. While falling through the air and rescuing JJ,...

Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas has called for public suggestions of Latino films to nominate for the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress.

Submissions of Latino-driven films can be made by visiting his website. To be eligible, films must be at least 10 years old. Public members are encouraged to submit their nominations to Congressman Castro and the Library of Congress directly.

“For more than a century, Latino filmmakers have poured their talent and creativity into bringing our stories to the silver screen,” said Castro, who is putting out the public call for the third year. “As my office launches our third annual public call for nominations, I’m excited to hear from folks across the country about the Latino-driven movies that have had an enduring impact on their lives. I’m looking forward to putting together an incredible list of the Latino films that have shaped American...

Max has shared a curated list of films available to stream on the service in Summer 2024. Max is home to Warner Bros. Pictures films, classics and new favorites from A24, the Studio Ghibli library, and award-winning films spanning multiple genres.

The platform is showcasing its vast film library with curated summer watch lists of blockbusters, horror, family-friendly films, and more.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Warner Bros. Pictures’ Dune: Part Two, the groundbreaking sequel to Dune, is now available to stream on the platform along with recent hits like Wonka and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which also has an American Sign Language (Asl) version of the film available to stream.

Viewers can also find summer favorites like Mamma Mia!, Meg 2: The Trench, A Night at the Roxbury, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Dune: Part Two

Horror fans can look to Max for their summer scares and favorite films from franchises,...

Over his many years of activity, Danny Trejo has established an exemplary career filled with various and diverse roles in both movies and video games. Recently, the actor revealed his favorite game, and despite having a sort of appearance in 7 Days to Die, this is not his favorite game.

On his social media, the actor revealed that this particular game is more related to Nintendo’s Animal Crossing than the survival title. The actor also tagged the studio because it used his likeness in a character model that resembled him without his knowledge.

A Strange Way to Connect With Danny Trejo by the People Behind 7 Days to Die 7 Days to Die is not the favorite video game of Danny Trejo. Animal Crossing won that privilege. Image Credit: Nintendo

This actor is known for being very active on social media and being grateful for his numerous roles throughout his extensive career.

Zoe Saldaña, Sam Worthington and more have paid tribute to Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer behind the “Avatar” movies and “Titanic,” who died of cancer July 5 at age 63.

“Avatar” star Saldaña remembered Landau in an Instagram post, writing, “Words are hard to put together right now, your passing is hitting really hard. You are leaving us too soon, my thoughts are with you and your family right now. Your wisdom and support shaped so many of us in ways we will always be grateful for. The memories we shared together will always hold a special place in my heart. Your legacy will continue to inspire us and guide us in our journey. Rest in peace, dear Jon. You will be deeply missed.”

Worthington, who plays Jake Sully in the “Avatar” film series, referenced the Na’vi (The People) from the sci-fi franchise in his tribute to Landau.

“Jon was all heart.

Hell yeah! HBO and Max’s new releases for July include the two-episode debut of Harley Quinn spinoff series Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (July 18) that follows the titular villain and his girlfriend the Golden Glider as they take their relationship to the next logical step – opening a bar for supervillains together. Hilarious hijinks are bound to ensue as Gotham’s hottest new bar takes off.

Football fans will get to follow the New York Giants in this season of Hard Knocks: Offseason starting July 2. This non-scripted series will follow the team as they prepare for their highly anticipated 100th season.

Notable movie releases this month include Love Lies Bleeding (July 19), the Katy O’Brian and Kristen Stewart-starring feature about the love affair between a reclusive gym owner Lou (Stewart) and bodybuilder Jackie (O’Brian). Anyone wanting to rewatch the original Twister before its sequel premieres in theaters this month are in luck,...

The filmmaking process in Hollywood has evolved drastically over the past few decades, a fact underscored by Antonio Banderas as he reflected on insights from producer, Steven Spielberg, during the making of the 1998 action-adventure hit, The Mask of Zorro. Directed by Martin Campbell and starring Banderas in the lead role, The Mask of Zorro was a hit.

Steven Spielberg | Gage Skidmore/Cc By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

Spielberg, who served as the producer of the film, discussed the evolving landscape of filmmaking with the movie star, suggesting that The Mask of Zorro would likely be one of the final movies to significantly rely on practical effects.

Steven Spielberg’s Prescient Insight to Antonio Banderas

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Mask of Zorro, Antonio Banderas reflected on a memorable conversation he had with the film’s producer, Steven Spielberg. He shared that the filmmaker had offered him a piece of advice, that...

Glen Powell is having a moment. Propelled by the box office success of "Anyone But You," and its subsequent streaming domination, the most handsome man you've ever seen is slowly taking over Hollywood. His Richard Linklater-directed Netflix film "Hitman" quickly conquered the streamer's charts when it debuted in June, and Powell will soon guide us all into the eye of the suck zone with the upcoming blockbuster legacy sequel "Twisters." Soon after, Powell will face what might be his biggest test yet in Edgar Wright's upcoming adaptation of "The Running Man." But considering the man's resilience — his first film role was in the more-than 20-year-old "Spy Kids 3" — he should be up to the challenge.

It hasn't been an easy road from "Spy Kids" to leading man, however. Take "Misconduct" for instance. You've likely never heard of this 2016 legal thriller, which is probably for the best considering the...

Can you ever forget the thrilling adventure & charming wit of the Spy Kids franchise, which whisked families away on a fantastical journey with the Cortez clan, a family with espionage in their DNA?

Though we all fondly recall Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino as the dashing spy parents (Gregorio and Ingrid), some of the franchise’s star-studded appearances might just catch you off guard upon rewatching. From Selena Gomez’s early cameo to Sylvester Stallone’s haunting villain, Spy Kids hid a treasure trove of talents in plain sight.

Sylvester Stallone in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over | Dimension Films

Okay, so imagine this: did you know that Oscar-winning actor George Clooney graced the Spy Kids universe with his debonair allure? Yes, he did. Well, that’s just a glimpse of what you’ll uncover as we dig into the faces you probably forgot were part of the Spy Kids’ breathtaking escapades.

While Meghan Trainor is very excited about her album “Timeless” which is brand new, she also relives a very scary moment in her life. Recently, Meghan opened up about a nightmare experience she had during her last pregnancy.

Meghan Trainor Wants To Live Forever

Just last week, Grammy winner, Meghan Trainor, dropped a new album, “Timeless” on June 7. Ahead of her big release, she made an appearance on Mythical Kitchen’s “Last Meals.” During the interview, she discusses wanting to be ageless and timeless. Since having children, she wants to biohack herself so she can live forever.

Meghan Trainor – Mythical Kitchen

The show host, Josh Scherer, was welcoming but blindsided her at one point when he mentioned her beloved fan, Jalisa. Jalisa faithfully attended her shows and was always in full glam. Undeniably, this was a difficult loss for Meghan. Along with the shock of discussing Jalisa, Meghan also shares...

Alan Cumming is not a fan of dwelling on the past. “I don’t really have prepared ideas or thoughts about things from the past so much,” the actor, singer, novelist, activist, and general polymath says on Zoom as he prepares to embark on his upcoming one-man tour for Uncut, a one-man cabaret (yes, the title is a circumcision joke). “I try to pull the rug from under myself all the time, and not hearken back to things that I’ve done.”

That sort of attitude is what has enabled...

At 35, Glen Powell has quickly risen to fame as one of Hollywood’s currently most desired faces. The acclaimed actor, with his acting prowess and stunning physique, quickly gained prominence following his breakout role in the comedy-horror Scream Queens and arguably one of his most passionate projects yet alongside Tom Cruise in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick.

However, he already had one of his foot into the showbiz territory as far back as when he was 13 with a role in a now cult-classic franchise.

Glen Powell in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures

In the years that followed, the Anyone But You star took the screens with a blaze as his charismatic presence formed the background of every scene. Additionally, co-starring with some of the biggest names in the industry, he also gained immense expertise, built unshakable connections, and etched his name into cinema history. Yet, in all humbleness,...

Spy Kids actress Alexa PenaVega returned to social media on Wednesday (May 15) to thank her fans for their support following the heartbreaking loss of her baby daughter. Alexa and her husband, Carlos PenaVega, announced on Instagram last month that their fourth child died during birth. “After a beautiful and peaceful delivery our daughter ‘Indy’ was born at rest,” the couple wrote in a joint statement. On Wednesday, Alexa returned to Instagram with an emotional video, where she shared an update with her fans and thanked them for their kind messages of support. “Warning, I’m most likely going to cry,” the Dancing With the Stars alum said at the start of the video, noting she’d tried several times to film the video but always ended up crying. While she did shed some tears during the video, she was also able to share her message with her supporters. “I just want to say,...

Welcome to My Favorite Scene! In this series, IndieWire speaks to actors behind a few of our favorite television performances about their personal-best onscreen moment and how it came together.

Editor’s note: The following interview contains spoilers for Netflix’s “The Fall of the House of Usher.”

Much like her character in Netflix’s “The Fall of the House of Usher,” Carla Gugino is an actor who feels like she’s everywhere.

From her film work in “Gerald’s Game,” “Spy Kids,” “Watchmen,” and more, to TV roles dating back to “Saved by the Bell” through “Entourage” and as recent as “The Girls on the Bus” on Max (I had to spare a few moments of our interview to bring up Greg Berlanti’s “Political Animals”), Gugino feels as powerful, versatile, and ubiquitous as Verna, the shape-shifting devil puppeteering the eponymous fall.

But even with more than 20 years in the...

Hallmark stars Alexa and Carlos PenaVega are making a movie with Great American Pure Flix [Image @vegaalexa on Instagram]

Great American Pure Flix reveals details of new, original movies and introduces its third original series of 2024 coming in May.

Among the popular stars are Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega, and Kristoffer Polaha on the faith and family streamer. Read on to learn more about what the feel-good network offers fans in May 2024.

Great American Pure Flix reveals original movies and a series

During May, Great American Pure Flix is premiering new content each Thursday at 8 pm. Meanwhile, families can also see the premieres of the platform’s third original series and movies.

Love’s Second Act

Starring Jodie Sweetin, Tilky Jones, Love’s Second Act, premieres are Thursday, May 9, 0n 8 pm Et/Pt on Great American Pure Flix.

The movie’s plot sees Jamie (Sweetin) as a filmmaker who needs inspiration to finish her screenplay after a studio buys her pitch.

Raven Banner Entertainment will launch international sales at the Cannes Film Market for Steven Kostanski’s latest feature “Frankie Freako.”

Kostanski’s previous feature “Psycho Goreman” premiered at SXSW in 2020 and gathered a cult following worldwide. Reviewing the film for Variety, critic Owen Gleiberman described the film as “‘The Toxic Avenger’ remade by the Robert Rodriguez of ‘Spy Kids.'”

“Frankie Freako” is described by Raven Banner as Kostanki’s homage to the practical-fx-driven monster horror-comedies of the 1980s like “Gremlins 2” and “Ghoulies 3: Ghoulies Go to College.” It tells the story of workaholic yuppie Conor Sweeney whose perfect life is turned upside down when he accidentally unleashes a trio of tiny trouble-makers into his home, led by the maniacal rock-n-roll party monster Frankie Freako. It’s a race against time as Conor must defeat the trio and clean up their trail of destruction before his wife returns from her weekend work trip,...

I’ve predicted Megalopolis, anticipated as it is, will have a clear dividing point: the cultural commentariat hoping to see “another film by the director of The Godfather” and those who appreciate “something that looks and sounds like a Star Wars prequel.” I am very firmly in the latter, was duly excited by the first image, and can only be pleased with the time-stopping debut teaser, arriving today via Le Pacte.

It comes with a sad addenedum. Coppola, sharing the teaser on Instagram, noted:

Megalopolis has always been a film dedicated to my dear wife Eleanor. I really had hoped to celebrate her birthday together this May 4th. But sadly that was not to be, so let me share with everyone a gift on her behalf.

As Coppola recently told Vanity Fair, “I wouldn’t have been able to make it without standing as I do on the shoulders of G.B. Shaw,...

Iconic actor Danny Trejo is set to receive one of the biggest honors of his career.

The star of Machete, From Dusk Til Dawn, Spy Kids, Con Air, Heat, and hundreds of other films and television series will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Santa Fe Film Festival on Thursday, the festival’s opening night. His new film, American Underdog, will hold its U.S. premiere at Sfff that night, kicking off the event that runs in New Mexico’s capital city from April 25-28.

“Danny Trejo has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard earned and atypical road to success,” the festival notes. “From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond, but it is his continuous...

Alexa and Carlos Penavega with children Ocean, 6, Kingston, 3, and Rio, 1 [Image @vegaalexa/Instagram]

Popular Hallmark Channel alums and Great American Media stars Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega recently went on Instagram to share some tragic news.

Previously, the popular actors and authors had shared that they were expecting their fourth baby in November 2023. However, tragically, Alexa and Carlos have bad news to share about the loss of that fourth child.

Great American Media stars Alexa & Carlos PenaVega share tragic news Alexa and Carlos Penavega with children Ocean, 6, Kingston, 3, and Rio, 1 [Image @vegaalexa/Instagram]

A decade ago, former Hallmark stars and Spy Kids actors, Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega fell in love and were quickly wed. Since that time, the new Great American Media couple has created a beautiful family.

The PenaVega’s have three children, Kingston, Rio, and Ocean, and were so excited about the second daughter who was to join them. Alexa shared images...

Hallmark sweethearts and authors, Carlos and Alexa PenaVega have just shared the tragic loss of their fourth baby. The two announced that they were expecting baby number four in November 2023 but sadly, the dream has crashed. Keep reading for more details.

Carlos & Alexa PenaVega Share Tragic Loss Of Baby #4

After a short marriage to someone else, Spy Kids star Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega fell in love and tied the knot. That was a decade ago and together they have formed a beautiful family. They are both dedicated to their faith which has kept them grounded as well as their family. The duo has three children, Kingston, Rio, and Ocean but were excited for their second daughter to join them. They posted a photo of Alexa with her bump, all in pink latex and a green fur shrug. She was leaning back onto Carlos who was standing behind her with...

We all know that Danny Trejo has spent time in prison, with a criminal record going back to his youth and extending into the ‘60s, long before he got his acting going. And it was during one of his latter stints that Trejo came across a fella who had yet to get his music career off the ground: none other than Charles Manson, who himself was a career criminal when the two encountered each other. Fortunately, Trejo took a considerably different path than being responsible for maybe the most notorious murders of the century…but that doesn’t mean he didn’t have a unique experience with the cult leader.

Danny Trejo recalled meeting Charles Manson in the early ‘60s and even offering him protection. In turn, Manson introduced Trejo to the ways of hypnosis. “There were three people in my cell, and when we found out Charlie could hypnotize us,...

Machete may not text but he do sequel. Director Robert Rodriguez has addressed claims by Machete himself, Danny Trejo, who said that he doubts Rodriguez even has the rights to make the threequel Machete Kills in Space.

First, some context. Trejo recently told Rob Zombie in Interview that he was under the impression that Rodriguez had sold the rights to Machete “to Russians or something,” thus halting the project permanently.

But Rodriguez quickly rebuked this, telling IndieWire that his old pal isn’t exactly up to date on his info. “I retain all the rights…We do plan to make another one, we just stopped saying that we are until we’re actually making it because of all the stories that come out saying, ‘They’re making it right now, they’re making it right now!’” With that, Rodriguez noted the connection he has to Machete, something no doubt shared by fans.

Carla Gugino is opening up about her role in Spy Kids.

The 52-year-old actress played Ingrid Cortez, the mother of Carmen (Alexa PenaVega) and Juni (Daryl Sabara) in the 2001 film. She reprised her role in the two sequels, which released in 2002 and 2003. At the time of her casting, she was 27.

During a conversation with Buzzfeed, Carla reflected on playing a mother of school-aged children at that point in her life.

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“It is so funny because I was 27,” she said. “It was a really beautiful kind of double-edged sword because I love that movie so much. And the whole experience was incredible, and the movies continue.”

The Sucker Punch star added, “I love Ingrid Cortez. But it was funny because I was 10 years, at least, too young for the role because I was a spy for 10 years and then somehow had children who were like...

Carla Gugino has been able to sustain a lengthy career with a wide array of projects. From her early days, she made a mark co-starring with Pauly Shore in Son-In-Law and continued with indies such as Electra Luxx and Women in Trouble. Over her forty years on screen, starting way back in an episode of Webster when she was 17, Carla Gugino was able to bring an ability to play comedy, drama, sci-fi, and action with equal measure. She starred in sitcoms like when she acted opposite Michael J. Fox on Spin City. Recently, she’s been able to parlay a collaboration with Mike Flanagan on projects like The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor, as well as her recent turn in The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix.

In 2001, Gugino would star as a spy mom in the Robert Rodriguez family film Spy Kids. According to Variety,...

Carla Gugino was just 27 years old when she filmed 2001’s Spy Kids, playing a secret agent who has children ages 9 and 11.

Now, Gugino is amazed at how she was cast as a mother of two school-aged children at that tender age.

Speaking with BuzzFeed, Gugino, now 52, talked about co-starring with Antonio Banderas in the original three movies, released in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Thy were spies whose children (Alexa PenaVega and Daryl Sabara) are also called into action.

“It is so funny because I was 27,” Gugino recalled. “It was a really beautiful kind of double-edged sword because I love that movie so much. And the whole experience was incredible, and the movies continue.”

“I love Ingrid Cortes,” her character. “But it was funny because I was 10 years, at least, too young for the role because I was a spy for 10 years and then somehow had children who were like 9 and 11. So it was physically totally impossible.

Carla Gugino recently told BuzzFeed that her beloved role in Robert Rodriguez’s 2001 family action film “Spy Kids” was “physically totally impossible.” The actor was 27 years old when she filmed the movie and played Ingrid Cortes, the mother of two spies. By Gugino’s math, the character didn’t add up.

“It is so funny because I was 27,” Gugino recounted. “It was a really beautiful kind of double-edged sword because I love that movie so much. And the whole experience was incredible, and the movies continue.”

“I love Ingrid Cortes. But it was funny because I was 10 years, at least, too young for the role because I was a spy for 10 years and then somehow had children who were like 9 and 11,” she continued with a laugh. “So it was physically totally impossible.”

Gugino starred in “Spy Kids” opposite Antonio Banderas, Alexa PenaVega and Daryl Sabara. She said the movie had...

Carla Gugino said she is still trying to figure out how she was cast as a mother of two school-age children at 27 years old in the original Spy Kids movie.

During a recent interview with BuzzFeed, the actress, who played Ingrid Cortes, looked back at her time filming the 2001 movie, alongside Antonio Banderas, Alexa PenaVega and Daryl Sabara. The action-adventure film, directed by Robert Rodriguez, followed a family of spies.

“It is so funny because I was 27,” Gugino recounted. “It was a really beautiful kind of double-edged sword because I love that movie so much. And the whole experience was incredible, and the movies continue.”

The Girls on the Bus star continued, “I love Ingrid Cortes. But it was funny because I was 10 years, at least, too young for the role because I was a spy for 10 years and then somehow had children who were like 9 and 11,” adding with a laugh,...

Turns out, Danny Trejo actually might be wielding a machete soon, as the eponymous franchise is still on track to be a trilogy. During a recent discussion with Rob Zombie for Interview magazine, the almost-80-year-old actor Trejo incorrectly stated that “Machete” and “Machete Kills” director Robert Rodriguez “sold part” of the franchise, and therefore it’s unlikely another will be made.

“God, I guess Robert [Rodriguez] screwed up and sold part of ‘Machete,'” Trejo said, “to Russians or something. Everyone always asks, ‘When are you doing “Machete Kills in Space?”‘” Director Zombie added that he’d love to see “Machete Kills in Space,” saying, “I thought for sure it was going to happen. It’s so ridiculous.”

However, Rodriguez exclusively told IndieWire that Trejo’s comments are thankfully “incorrect” and a third “Machete” film may still slice up cinemas soon.

“I retain all the rights,” Rodriguez told IndieWire in an email.