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Robert Downey Jr. earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Academy Awards for playing Kirk Lazarus/"Sergeant Lincoln Osiris" in "Tropic Thunder." (Though it took 15 years and "Oppenheimer" for him to cinch the Oscar.)

Rdj's performance as the self-involved Lazarus — an actor who takes his craft so seriously he'll get surgical blackface — is indeed a highlight. It's the most transgressive part of "Tropic Thunder," but no matter how offensive it can look out of context, it's executed with purpose in the film, not hate (except towards method actors).

Only one other part in "Tropic Thunder" rivals Rdj as Lazarus; Tom Cruise as short-tempered studio executive Les Grossman. Even more so than "Collateral" (which makes Cruise's steely screen presence sinister), Cruise's Grossman performance attests to his surprising range. In "Tropic Thunder," Cruise's movie star good looks are concealed beneath balding, burly makeup and he acts nothing like he usually does.

If you’re able to get to London by January 25th, or to Dublin in February, you can still get yourself a seat to see Dr. Strangelove, adapted for the stage by The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci and starring Iannucci’s frequent star, Steve Coogan. If you’re not? All you need is a Hulu login to see Coogan’s next most recent performance.

In this week’s episode of What We Do in the Shadows, Coogan débuts as Roderick Cravensworth, father to Matt Berry’s Laszlo — or, to be more precise, his ghost, Roderick having died more than a century ago. It’s reductive to say Roderick is the kind of father who would drive his son to rebel by embracing vampirism, but it might also be true: He’s pompous, he weasels his way into relationships far too quickly and he’s lightly emotionally abusive to...

Marc Maron, Gaby Hoffmann and David Krumholtz have joined the cast of Jeremy Allen White’s Bruce Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere.”

Maron will play Chuck Plotkin, the music producer who mastered Springsteen’s “Nebraska” album, turning his unprocessed cassette demos into a high-quality record. Hoffmann will portray Springsteen’s mother, Adele Springsteen, a singer in her own right who died at age 98 earlier this year. Krumholtz will play Al Teller, a record label executive who oversaw the release of “Nebraska.”

From Disney’s 20th Century Studios, “Deliver Me From Nowhere” follows Springsteen during the creation of his 1982 album “Nebraska,” a stripped-down record that marked a creative shift from the anthemic “Born to Run” and “The River.” The movie is currently filming in New Jersey and New York. Springsteen, who is involved in the making of the film, visited the set earlier this week and was photographed hugging White.

The seventh edition of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival wrapped over the weekend with the $50,000 top prize going to French director Jonathan Millet’s Syrian drama Ghost Trail, and its star Adam Bessa winning Best Actor.

See the full list of El Gouna winners below.

Launched in 2017 by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna created by his brother Samih Sawiris, the festival’s early years were characterized by glitzy red carpets and parties and Hollywood guests such as Owen Wilson, Sylvester Stallone, Steven Seagal and Patrick Dempsey.

The festival has toned down the bling in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, sparked by the latter’s October 7 attack on southern Israel which killed more than 1,100 people, and resulted in the abduction of 253 people.

With the death toll in Gaza now topping 43,000 alongside dire warnings from aid agencies that the population of...

Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman have all signed on to star in the upcoming dark comedy feature Chili Finger, with first-timers Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad to co-direct. Helstad wrote the script and Goodman is an executive producer. Additional castmembers Sarah Herrman and Paul Stanko are currently attached, with production slated to begin next spring. The film is produced by Beyond the Porch and Gold Tree Studios.

Chili Finger tells the story of a recently empty-nested mother (Greer) who discovers a human finger in her bowl of fast-food chili. When she blackmails the restaurant for a cash payout, the situation spirals out of control and her life descends into chaos.

So far, Astin, Cranston and Goodman’s characters are being kept under wraps.

“We couldn’t ask for a better cast to bring our quirky dark comedy to the big screen,” said co-directors Benda and Helstad.

Albert Finney as Kilgore Trout with Bruce Willis as Dwayne Hoover in Alan Rudolph’s adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast of Champions

In the second instalment of my conversation with Alan Rudolph on his adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast Of Champions, shot by frequent collaborator Elliot Davis (Equinox; Mortal Thoughts; Love At Large), we start out with what his friend, the novelist Tom Robbins, who has a cameo (as Pesky Weber), told him after the film was finished.

Alan Rudolph with Anne-Katrin Titze on the influence of Jean Cocteau’s Orphée on final scene: “Probably not directly, but you know, every little drop of water feeds the plant.”

The director/screenwriter has assembled the perfect cast of accomplices, including Albert Finney, Nick Nolte, Glenne Headly, Barbara Hershey, Omar Epps, Lukas Haas, Owen Wilson, Buck Henry, plus a hyperactive Bruce Willis starring as Dwayne Hoover, the ringleader of what goes on in Midland City.

Jack Nicholson, 87, hasn't officially retired from acting, but he also doesn't do it anymore. In 2013, Nicholson spoke with Vanity Fair about rumors of his retirement, and he merely wanted to say that he had retired from incessant flirting, not acting. He did admit, however, that he wasn't passionately driven to put himself out in the world anymore. Nicholson's good friend Lou Adler (the famed record producer) told Marc Maron in 2023 (via The Wrap) that Nicholson had been contacted several times about appearing in multiple film projects since 2010, but that Nicholson turned them all down. It seems that the actor would rather sit under a tree and read a book. Which is, of course, his right. With 80 film credits and multiple Academy Awards, not to mention worldwide fame, Nicholson has earned it. So, although he's never announced his retirement, Nicholson is more or less retired.

And if Nicholson isn't going to...

Alan Rudolph with Anne-Katrin Titze on Robert Altman considering Johnny Carson and Peter Falk to be cast as Dwayne Hoover (played by Bruce Willis) in Breakfast Of Champions: “He would cast his movies before they were written.”

In the first instalment with Alan Rudolph, we discuss Robert Altman’s early connection to Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast Of Champions, the roles played by Bruce Willis, Nick Nolte, Albert Finney, and Owen Wilson, plus working with Willis and Demi Moore on Mortal Thoughts. Now, with the help of Ron Mann, director of What We Like, producer David Blocker, cinematographer Elliot Davis and Shout Factory, there is a 4K Digital Restoration of Breakfast of Champions available to screen in cinemas, on streaming platforms and Blu-ray DVD for the 25th anniversary of this very prescient film. Alan Rudolph was an assistant director on Altman’s Nashville, California Split, The Long Goodbye, and appeared as himself in The Player.

Halloween is the time of year when horror appeals to all ages and backgrounds, but especially so for the young and young at heart. Luckily, there’s no shortage of family-friendly frights on streaming or network TV. If you’ve already grown tired of the familiar staples that include enduring favorites like Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, Casper, Coraline, Don’t Look Under the Bed, Beetlejuice, and more, here’s the list for you.

This streaming guide is almost entirely dedicated to gateway horror titles released within the last decade, save for one deep-cut gem that’s finally found its way on streaming. Many of them are set on or around Halloween, ensuring proper spooky season viewing.

For those looking for brand new family frights to sink their fangs into this Halloween season, don’t miss these movies and shows.

A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting – Netflix

Set around Halloween, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting...

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Family Pack is a French adventure fantasy comedy film directed by François Uzan who also co-wrote the screenplay with Céleste Balin and Hervé Marly. Based on the best-selling game The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow, the Netflix film follows a family who are transported back in time after playing a card game where they have to unmask werewolves if they want to return home. Family Pack stars Franck Dubosc, Jean Reno, Suzanne Clément, Grégory Fitoussi, Bruno Gouery, Jonathan Lambert, and Lisa Do Couto. So, if you loved the fun adventure, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Family Pack here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is an adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan from...

There are whisperings that Sister Wives is being made into a movie.

The long-running TLC series has been entertaining reality TV fans since 2010.

Kody Brown, a former polygamist, and his then-four wives, Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, allowed cameras into their lives as they lived plural marriage and raised their super-sized family.

Since its inception, Sister Wives has taken on a completely different storyline.

After Robyn joined the family, Kody’s dream of living under one big roof with all four of his wives and their 18 children was squashed.

Kody’s marriages to his first, second, and third wives deteriorated over the seasons, and eventually, Meri, Christine, and Janelle left him and polygamy behind.

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Watching Sister Wives just doesn’t feel the same anymore. Kody and Robyn are monogamists.

In addition, many of Kody’s children have stopped communicating with him,...

German sales outfit Epsilon has taken world sales rights for TheAmazing Maurice - The Waters Of Life, a follow-up to last year’s animated movie hit The Amazing Maurice.

The original feature was adapted from the 2001 Terry Pratchett novel The Amazing Maurice And His Educated Rodents and sold to multiple territories, grossing more than $20m at the international box office.

Epsilon will launch pre-sales talks with buyers at AFM (November 5-10), with the new film due to be delivered by 2027.

The English-language feature, again being made as a Sky Original, reunites the creative team behind the first feature: director Toby Genkel and producers Emely Christians,...

Owen Wilson has joined the voice cast in the lead role on Icon Creative Studio’s Charlie The Wonderdog, which Cinema Management Group will continue to sell at the AFM next month.

Director-producer Shea Wageman and producer Carson Loveday, who previously collaborated on Young Jedi Adventures and Monsters At Work, bring Wilson into a cast that includes Canadian voice-over actor Tabitha St. Germain, Ruairi McDonald, Dawson Littman, and Zac Bennett-McPhee.

The animated superhero adventure centres on nine-year-old Danny and his dog Charlie, who is endowed with powers following an alien abduction and must thwart a diabolical plan by the neighbour...

If there’s one thing Tom Holland is known for in the MCU, it’s Spider-Man. But if there’s another, it’s his utter inability not to spoil its movies. Despite some serious gaffes in the PR department, Tom Holland did hold one major secret in regarding the MCU: Robert Downey Jr.’s role as Doctor Doom, one of the biggest surprise casting announcements in recent memory.

Appearing on the Rick Roll podcast (via Variety), Tom Holland said he had a tremendously hard time keeping that particular MCU spoiler to himself. “I’ve been speaking to [Robert Downey Jr.] a lot, especially about him making his [Marvel] return, which is super exciting…That was a tough secret to sit on because I have a reputation for ruining things and I strategically have done no press.” Downey was announced as Doctor Doom this last summer, an incredibly bold move considering we all knew Rdj...

Former Saturday Night Live cast member Melissa Villaseñor is opening up Owen Wilson’s time as guest host on the NBC late-night sketch show.

The comedian has impersonated the Wedding Crashers actor on her YouTube channel and sketches for Más Mejor. Villaseñor recalled that when Wilson hosted SNL’s Season 47 premiere in 2021, she brought up the idea of impersonating him alongside him, but he denied the request.

“He hosted, and I asked him if we could do the Owen impression together,” Villaseñor said on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s Fly on the Wall podcast. “He was like, ‘I feel like it’s done. I feel like people, it’s over.’ He didn’t want to do it.'”

The story prompted Carvey to remember a dinner with Wilson, Lorne Michaels, and Kevin Nealon, “And it came up in conversation and he didn’t like when people did him, and so I said,...

Exclusive: Judy Greer has boarded the comedy In Memoriam from former Late Show With David Letterman producer Rob Burnett.

Burnett, who also wrote the movie, commences production this week in Los Angeles. Pic follows a veteran Hollywood actor (Marc Maron) who, after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, becomes obsessed with securing a spot in the Academy Awards’ “In Memoriam” montage. This leads to a heartfelt exploration of ego, humility and legacy.

Greer will play Maron’s ex-wife. The 13 Going on 30 actress joins Talia Ryder in the feature. Invention Studios’ Nicholas Weinstock and Divya D’Souza are producing with Maron, as well as Burnett and David Martin from Avalon.

Greer has just wrapped on the Lionsgate adaptation of Steven King’s 1979 novel The Long Walk. She is coming off filming Apple TV+’s Owen Wilson-starring golf comedy series from Jason Keller. She can next be seen starring in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,...

It would be weird for fans to see Todd Phillips back to direct the Wolfpack members on another adventure gone wrong. The Hangover was a film that worked on a particular formula, that has been used over and over again in its sequels and other similar comedy films. While Bradley Cooper may want to go down his comedy roots again with a fourth film, it just doesn’t make any sense at this point.

A still from Todd Phillips’ The Hangover | Credits: Legendary Pictures

The original film starred Cooper, Ed Helms, Zack Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha as the four protagonists who always end up in a hangover mess when they get together. While the first film became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy at the time, the two sequels failed to live up to the original.

Todd Phillips Returning To The Hangover 4 Would Be a Significant Downgrade Bradley Cooper, Ken Jeong, Ed Helms,...

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Lonely Planet is a romantic drama film written and directed by Susannah Grant. The Netflix film follows the story of a reclusive novelist on a prestigious writer’s retreat in Morocco trying to get over her writer’s block but she soon meets a young man and they soon begin to fall for each other. Lonely Planet stars Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth in the lead roles with Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini, and Rachida Brakni starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the romance, beautiful scenery, and compelling characters in Lonely Planet here are some similar films you should check out next.

Under the Tuscan Sun (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Touchstone Pictures

Under the Tuscan Sun is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Audrey Wells. The 2003 film follows the story of Frances Mayes,...

“Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter” is a new podcast, starring Owen Wilson and Sissy Spacek, chronicling the real-life adventures of explorer, adventurer ‘Tom Slick’:

“…including smuggling out an actual hand of a ‘Yeti’ from a Tibetan monastery…

“…Slick’s epic story is told through hidden tapes found by his granddaughter ‘Liv Slick’, (Schuyler Fisk) in the attic of her mother, ‘Claire Slick’ (Spacek).

“What is a climactic tale of a legendary man and his hunt for the Yeti is, for Liv…

“…the discovery of a grandfather whose life was largely shrouded in mystery… until now…”

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Update: Joker: Folie à Deux earned $37m in its North American debut, considerably lower than the $40m estimate provided by Warner Bros on Sunday.

Studio executives will be highly disappointed by the underwhelming number one debut given the reported $200m price tag and the box office heroics of its 2019 predecessor. It will reportedly need to gross at least $450m worldwide to break even.

Todd Phillips’ musical drama sequel earned muted reviews straight out of the gate at its world premiere in Venice one month ago and carries a D CinemaScore – the lowest for a superhero film. Even last year...

Joker: Folie à Deux earned an underwhelming estimated $40m North American number one debut through Warner Bros in a highly disappointing result given the reported $200m price tag and the box office heroics of its 2019 predecessor.

Todd Phillips’ musical drama sequel earned muted reviews straight out of the gate at its world premiere in Venice one month ago and carries a D CinemaScore, the lowest for a superhero film. Even last year’s much-maligned The Marvels from Marvel Studios scored a “B” and opened on $46.1m.

The R-rated sequel sees Joaquin Phoenix reprise his Oscar-winning role as the troubled Arthur Fleck aka Joker,...

Joker: Folie a Deux earned an underwhelming estimated $40m North American debut through Warner Bros in a highly disappointing result given the reported $200m price tag and the box office heroics of its 2019 predecessor.

Todd Phillips’ musical drama sequel earned muted reviews straight out of the gate at its world premiere in Venice one month ago and carries a D CinemaScore, the lowest for a superhero film. Even last year’s much-maligned The Marvels from Marvel Studios scored a “B” and opened on $46.1m.

The R-rated sequel sees Joaquin Phoenix reprise his Oscar-winning role as the troubled Arthur Fleck Aka Joker,...

The new Todd Phillips film is about a pair of Jokers and this week’s film quiz focuses on other movie duos.

They say it takes two to tango, but no one ever says it takes two to Tango And Cash. Why would they? Stupid thing to say. Anyway, October’s first big release Joker: Folie à Deux sees Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker joined by Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn for an all-singing, all-dancing sequel – just don’t call it a musical! And as Warner Bros also announced the animated Robin movie Dynamic Duo earlier this week, we’re quizzing for two.

As always, there are three rounds and 30 questions in total. Once you’ve completed today’s film quiz, you’ll find a link to a separate post with the correct answers at the bottom of this post. This is just for fun, but please let us know how...

Sean P Diddy Combs, up until a few months ago, used to be one of the most followed rappers in the world. But his world came crashing down when he was recently arrested by Federal authorities on charges of s*x trafficking, racketeering, and more. Now battling the alleged charges along with more lawsuits, the details of his freak-off parties have been shocking the fans of showbiz, leaving many puzzled.

Sean P Diddy Combs | Credit: Wendy Williams Show / YouTube

In the midst of this, fans have unearthed an interview between Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, where Dre can be heard revealing how an ‘X-rated’ tape of the two rappers was stolen from his house.

Dr. Dre’s Old Interview Creates a Buzz on the Internet Amidst Diddy Drama Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg | Credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live / YouTube

Sean P Diddy Combs has long attracted controversy and more, but the...

Earlier this year, the news broke that Columbia Pictures is planning to squeeze new life out of the Anaconda franchise, with The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent director Tom Gormican set to helm a reimagining of the 1997 giant snake horror movie.

Paul Rudd and Jack Black have now been confirmed to play the lead roles, and according to Deadline, Daniela Melchior has also joined the cast.

Melchior was most recently seen in the Road House remake, and also made a memorable appearance as Cleo Cazo, aka Ratcatcher 2, in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad.

Gormican will also co-write the script with collaborator Kevin Etten.

The project is said to have been in development at the studio since early 2023, and has gone through numerous rewrites as the "filmmaker and Columbia tried to find the right balance of tones."

It sounds like this new take on the creature feature is going to...

In the wake of three sequels and a spinoff crossover film with the Lake Placid franchise, the 1997 film Anaconda is plotting a return to the screen. Tom Gormican (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) is scripting and directing the next Anaconda movie for Columbia Pictures, with Paul Rudd and Jack Black starring.

Additionally, Deadline reports tonight that rising star Daniela Melchior has come on board to join the horror reboot’s cast.

“According to sources,” The Hollywood Reporter detailed, “the new story involves a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movie from their youth.

“They head to the rainforest only to find themselves into a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals.”

The original film was directed by Luis Llosa, and it featured an ensemble cast including Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Owen Wilson and Danny Trejo.

Exclusive: After landing Paul Rudd and Jack Black to star, the new Anaconda pic at Sony Pictures is building on its ensemble as Road House star Daniela Melchior is set to join the cast on the new take of the 90s cult classic. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent writers Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten penned the script, with Gormican planning to direct. Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing through Fully Formed banner.

The studio had no comment.

The original 1997 thriller starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube and followed a National Geographic-esque film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world’s largest and deadliest snake, an anaconda. The film overperformed at the box office, bringing in $145 million globally including $65 million domestically. It also provided Lopez and Cube with a box office hit early in their careers.

The history of Marvel’s television series is a complex one. Way before the MCU, several Marvel-based television series were made, including Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Netflix series, but they are not considered to be part of the MCU, at least not in the way you’d think.

And while Marvel has, in the meantime, gotten hold of the rights to these characters and is going to integrate them into the MCU, the past is the past.

MCU’s television history starts with WandaVision, which premiered in 2021. Since then, a total of 12 series have been released as of the time of writing, with more coming out in the upcoming months and years. In light of that, have you ever wondered how these shows have fared with the critics?

Well, if you have, we are going to bring you the list of all MCU shows, from worst to best, based on their Rotten Tomatoes score,...

Margaret Qualley was all in for Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 and as per the actress, she told her agents to get her the part “Whatever it takes”. Luckily, Qualley has a good team on her side… and a great husband.

Adam Sandler in a still from Happy Gilmore | Credits: Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

With the announcement that Happy Gilmore 2 was officially in production, fans couldn’t be more excited for the upcoming Adam Sandler film. However, how Margaret Qualley got a part in the film is an interesting tale that she has to tell.

Margaret Qualley’s Husband Lied To Adam Sandler!

The announcement came that Sandler and the team of Happy Gilmore 2 was looking for characters for their film. When it came to the attention of Maid star Margaret Qualley, she immediately mailed her agent.

Margaret Qualley in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood | Credits: Sony Pictures...

Marc Maron is stepping out from behind his Wtf podcast microphone to star in Rob Burnett’s upcoming comedy In Memoriam. Burnett, a five-time Emmy winner, is ready to roll cameras on his latest feature starting on October 14.

According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, In Memoriam focuses on a veteran Hollywood actor (Maron) who becomes obsessed with being a part of the Academy Awards “In Memoriam” montage after learning about his terminal cancer diagnosis. The actor’s journey tells a heartfelt tale about self-discovery, humility, and ego as he hopes to leave his mark on the industry by becoming immortalized in a time-honored tradition.

Marc Maron, known for playing Sam Sylvia in the women’s wrestling drama series Glow, Gene Ufland in Todd Phillips’ Joker, and the Grumpy Gps in the YouTube Originals family series Jam Van, is a wildly successful actor and podcast host with over 80 million downloads yearly for his Wtf podcast.

Fixing his smile was just one thing Ben Affleck had to transform for Michael Bay’s film Armageddon. It’s not often discussed, but the beauty standards for male actors in Hollywood are just as skewed. The transformation demanded of Affleck for this movie went beyond just his appearance.

Ben Affleck in Armageddon Credits: Touchstone Pictures

His iconic boy-next-door look, which had endeared him to audiences, was deemed too ordinary for a film about an apocalyptic threat. He had to adopt a look that was equally extraordinary, one that could match this out-of-this-world film.

Ben Affleck Had to Transform His Look from Head to Toe for Armageddon

Landing the lead role in a Hollywood blockbuster often means more than just acing the lines, especially when one is working with a director like Michael Bay, who’s as obsessed with aesthetics.

Related “I’m not a superhero”: Ben Affleck Was...

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Puppy Love is a romantic comedy film directed by Nick Fabiano and Richard Alan Reid from a screenplay co-written by Greg Glienna, Peter Stass, and Kristen Guenther. The rom-com film stars Grant Gustin and Lucy Hale in the lead roles of Max and Nicole. Puppy Love follows the two after a horrible first date but Max’s dog gets pregnant by Nicole’s dog and this starts a cutesy and anxiety-filled love story. So, if you loved the romance, comedy, and charming characters in Puppy Love here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Rescued by Ruby (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Rescued by Ruby is a biographical comedy-drama film directed by Katt Shea from a screenplay by Karen Janszen. Based on a true story, the 2022 film follows the story of State Trooper Daniel O’Neil who dreams of...

Lost in a world of plastic bricks, fan-favorite Pixar characters embark on new animated adventures in Lego form. Lego Pixar BrickToons invites viewers into a playful universe where iconic stories and settings have been lovingly rebuilt with the tiny toy blocks we all know and love. Across five animated shorts, this series treats us to a fresh glimpse at beloved tales like Cars, Finding Nemo, and Coco.

Transported to the magical lands of Radiator Springs, the open ocean depths, and Day of the Dead celebrations, our Pixar pals find themselves experiencing familiar events in unfamiliar Legoized ways. Lightning McQueen faces mechanical malfunctions that transform him into an improbable monster truck. Marlin and Dory’s attempts to protect Nemo’s field trip group have unexpectedly chaotic results. Miguel competes in a lively land of the dead talent show.

Whether racing through new hijinks with Mater, venturing through a sunken pirate ship in fish form,...

Apple TV+ has ordered the 10-episode horror-comedy series Widow’s Bay from creator, showrunner and executive producer Katie Dippold.

Emmy Award-nominee Hiro Murai is set to direct the pilot and will produce alongside Claudia Shin and Carver Karaszewski.

Widow’s Bay is set on a mysteriously cursed New England island and follows its superstitious citizens, led by a mayor who refuses to believe their warnings.

Dippold was a writer on NBC’s Parks and Recreation before she sold her spec feature The Heat, directed by Paul Feig and starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. The Heat won an American Comedy Award for Best Comedy Screenplay and a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Movie. She followed The Heat by co-writing Ghostbusters: Answer The Call, also directed by Paul Feig with Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones starring.

Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” is back for 2024, and this year has all the spooks you could ask for.

The programming event, which runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, will bring back classic Halloween movies like “Hocus Pocus” — for a grand total of 20 airings throughout the month — as well as “Casper,” “Beetlejuice,” “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Edward Scissorhands” and the 2003 version of “The Haunted Mansion.”

Speaking of “Haunted Mansion,” the 2023 remake starring Lakeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson and Tiffany Haddish will make its broadcast debut on Oct. 5, while “Hocus Pocus 2” also makes its broadcast debut the next day, Oct. 6.

Freeform viewers are also in for a Tim Burton marathon on Oct. 13, which will include 2019’s “Dumbo,” “Frankenweenie” and “Dark Shadows.” And while you’re in the mood to binge some spooky content, tune in for the entirety of Disney+ “Goosebumps” as it airs its first season on Oct.

Glen Powell is slowly turning out to be the most bankable movie star among his contemporaries. The actor has continued to prove his mettle as an actor with back-to-back hits in various genres. While he started in small supporting roles in the late 2000s and 2010s, he was destined for great things and he is arguably the most in-demand actor in the industry currently.

Glen Powell’s performance in Hit Man is simply exemplary and one of his best | Credits: Netflix

Both male and female audiences seemed to have found a certain groove with Powell and are turning up for his films. The giant successes of Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone But You, Hit Man, and Twisters have greatly elevated Powell’s trajectory. Inspired by his idols Denzel Washington and Tom Cruise, he is not treating his success lightly and is determined to do greater work in the future.

Glen Powell...

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...

See and Bliss star Nesta Cooper is adding screenwriter to her resume as she gets set to adapt and star in Mem, a sci-fi thriller based on Bethany C. Morrow’s YA novel of the same name.

Los Angeles-based Marginal MediaWorks and Sphere Media are behind the book-to-screen adaptation to shoot in Montreal next year. The Mem project marks Marginal’s first international co-production and centers on a scientist in Montreal who discovers how to extract memories from people and turn them into zombie-like creatures known as Mems.

Cooper’s recent credits include Cold Copy, Roxine Helburg’s Tribeca journalism thriller, and Mike Cahill’s Bliss, co-starring Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek. She also starred in Apple TV+’s See and is set to appear in Ridley Scott’s upcoming crime drama Sinking Spring.

“I’m really grateful to be able to collaborate with a writer as prolific as Bethany,...

Recently, moviegoers have seen a strange overdose of Glen Powell. He has proven himself to be a major star in almost every genre in the last few years. Just as the audience was wondering what more could they expect from the Twisters star, he presented an insane surprise with his extraordinary transformation for his upcoming Hulu series, Chad Powers.

Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Fans always love to see their favorite stars pulling off insane changeovers in films. Actors like Christian Bale and Jake Gyllenhaal have made a name for themselves with their mind-bending physical transformations. Glen Powell pulled off a unique transformation for Chad Powers as he looks like an uncanny amalgamation of Tom Cruise, Owen Wilson, and Adam Sandler.

Chad Powers is slated to present Glen Powell like never before

Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones in Twisters | Credits: Amblin Entertainment

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Are you listening, Frasier fans? Our favorite TV shrink is back — and back on the radio, too.

Paramount+ has revealed a new trailer for Season 2 of the revival (which you can watch above), including a glimpse of Frasier back in his familiar booth at Kacl and uttering his trademark phrase, “I’m listening,” with Roz at her usual producer’s post. Frasier’s old pals Dan “Bulldog” Briscoe and Gil Chesterton are there, too, with Bulldog marveling that Frasier’s son Freddy is a sports fan: “So, not your son.”

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the jungle!

Columbia Pictures is planning to squeeze new life out of the Anaconda franchise, with The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent director Tom Gormican set to helm a reimagining of the 1997 giant snake horror movie.

Gormican will also co-write the script with collaborator Kevin Etten.

The project is said to have been in development at the studio since early 2023, and has gone through numerous rewrites as the "filmmaker and Columbia tried to find the right balance of tones."

It sounds like this new take on the creature feature is going to be more of a meta comedy, as "a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movie from their youth head to the rainforest, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals."

Paul Rudd...

From ants to snakes, Paul Rudd seems obsessed with the creepy crawlies.

Deadline is reporting that the “Ant-Man” star is currently up for an Emmy for “Only Murders in the Building” (and a second Emmy nomination for narration) and is in talks with Sony for a remake of the 1997 adventure picture “Anaconda” for Sony. Also rumored to be in the cast is the Grammy-winning actor and comic Jack Black. The screenplay was penned by Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten, who created the meta-Nicolas Cage adventure “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” and also wrote the recent “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” and Netflix. Gormican is set to direct.

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Jack Black and Paul Rudd are in early talks to star in a remake of the 1997 adventure horror movie Anaconda from Columbia Pictures, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Black and Rudd’s exact roles in the film are currently unclear. However, one will play an aspiring director “stuck in his job as a wedding videographer” and the other will portray “an actor who did a stint on a cop show but sees his Hollywood dreams slipping further and further away.”

The Anaconda remake will be directed by Tom Gormican, who is co-writing it with Kevin Etten. The duo is best known for serving in the same roles on the 2022 Nicolas Cage meta-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

Per THR, the plot of the reimagining “involves a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movie from their youth. They head to the rainforest, only to find...

Jack Black and Paul Rudd are said to be in early talks to star in a reimagining of 'Anaconda'. The cult classic 1997 horror movie initially featured Ice Cube, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde, and Owen Wilson, but Black and Rudd are in discussions about a new version helmed and co-written by 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' director Tom Gormican.The original movie told the story of a documentary film crew in the Amazon rainforest who were led by a snake hunter, who was hunting a legendary green anaconda. According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources revealed the new version could see a group of friends head to the rainforest to remake a favourite film from their younger years, only for giant snakes, violent criminals and natural disasters to risk their lives. Black and Rudd are expected to portray either an actor whose Hollywood...

Paul Rudd and Jack Black are set to headline a reboot of the Anaconda movie franchise, as they seek to become snake fodder.

It looks like we may be getting another Anaconda film. You could probably have gleamed that from the headline though, to be fair.

While we could make a clever joke about the seemingly endless cycle of reboots, remakes and legacy sequels being somewhat akin to a snake eating its own tail, there’ll certainly be plenty of folks out there that that wish that there had been more Anaconda films, despite the series’ slide into made-for-television ignominy.

The first Anaconda released in 1997 and featured several stars with careers on the rise including Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube. And let’s not forget that Jon Voight added his talents to the project as well. It was barmy fun, following ‘a film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter,...

Here's some rather surprising but nonetheless exciting news. According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, Paul Rudd and Jack Black might be in talks to star in a remake of the 1997 horror creature feature Anaconda.

Everything is very much still in development and the "rumors" stage, but the outlet says the remake would focus on an older group of friends remaking one of their favorite films from their younger days in the hopes of recapturing their youth amid facing mid-life crises. Of course, once they arrive at their rainforest destination, the friends "find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes, and violent criminals."

It sounds like there are two characters fleshed out, one a director-turned-wedding-videographer feeling stuck in their job and the other a Hollywood actor aspiring for greater work than the cop procedural series he was previously cast in. Black was reportedly...

Paul Rudd and Jack Black are said to be eying starring roles in a refreshed version of Anaconda.

If you forgot, the original movie premiered in 1997 starring the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Ice Cube and Owen Wilson. In the style of Jaws, the movie saw them doing battle with an oversized force of nature.

Nearly 30 years later, there are talks to put a new spin on the movie, and details are starting to emerge.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter, the new movie is from Columbia Pictures with Tom Gormican directing and collaborating on the script. It’s been in development for more than a year.

The new version of the story will center on “a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movies from their youth.”

Reports have suggested that either Paul or Jack could play...

Jack Black and Paul Rudd are in early talks to star in Columbia Pictures’ re-imagining of “Anaconda” from writer-director Tom Gormican.

Gormican, who helmed the Nicolas Cage-starring meta movie “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” and penned “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” co-wrote and will direct the new “Anaconda” movie, which is said to put a more comedic spin on the serpentine story. Kevin Etten is the co-writer.

Details about the project are hazy, but the film is not a remake of 1997’s “Anaconda,” which saw Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube as a National Geographic film crew taken hostage by an unhinged hunter (Jon Voight) on his quest to capture the world’s largest and deadliest snake. The thriller was a surprise hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.

Gormican’s film takes a meta-turn. It is reportedly focused on a group...

Timothy Olyphant is taking a swing in Apple TV+’s untitled golf comedy starring Owen Wilson.

The series centers around Pryce Cahill (Wilson), “an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago,” per the official logline. “After he gets fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store and his wife (Judy Greer) walks out on him, Pryce hedges his bets entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom (Peter Dager).”

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Paul Rudd and Jack Black are in early talks to star in a new “Anaconda” movie at Sony, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” writers Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten wrote the screenplay, with Gormican attached to direct. “Snow White and the Huntsman” and “Tomb Raider” screenwriter Evan Daugherty wrote the previous draft of the script.

Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing via their Fully Formed banner.

The film isn’t expected to be a sequel or a straight remake, but instead a reimagining of the original ’90s film, which grossed roughly $137 million at the box office worldwide and was disparaged by critics and audiences alike at the time.

Released in 1997, “Anaconda” starred Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube and Jon Voight.

The film also starred Eric Stoltz, Owen Wilson, Kari Wuhrer and Jonathan Hyde, and has earned a 40% critics score and...