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Henry Cavill might have just missed out on being Bond early in his career, but that didn't stop him from becoming a star. The Brit's show business journey hasn't been without a few missteps, such as when he was roped into Dwayne Johnson's bizarre attempt to remain in the now defunct DC Extended Universe, or when he abandoned "The Witcher" after having lobbied hard for the lead role of Geralt. But despite these setbacks, Cavill has become a household name and part of his success is down to the man's alarming commitment to his craft.

Much like his "Mission: Impossible — Fallout" co-star, Tom Cruise, Cavill has maintained a single-minded devotion to doing whatever is necessary to finish whatever project he's working on. With "Fallout," that manifested as a refusal to give up on a particularly difficult helicopter scene, with Cavill telling The Hollywood Reporter in 2021:

"It's what...

Was Dwayne Johnson a failed football player? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Dwayne Johnson didn’t just become Hollywood’s highest-paid actor. No, he had a rocky start—literally. Before Fast & Furious and Jumanji, he tried out for the NFL, later suiting for the Miami Hurricanes. Then, the unthinkable happened. Johnson went undrafted.

That crushing defeat? Total game-changer. “If it weren’t for this dream that I was so focused on… not playing in the NFL wound up being the best thing that ever happened to me,” Johnson told the Pivot Podcast. Instead of sulking, he channeled his “what now?” energy into something bigger—enter WWE.

With wrestling in his blood—his dad, Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson, and his granddad, Peter Maivia, were legends—The Rock didn’t just step into the ring. He owned it. Charismatic, confident, and a tad cheeky, he turned wrestling into an art form. Who knew...

As if theaters don’t already have enough gripes about Netflix, a live event that attracted 60 million households worldwide on a Friday night wasn’t going to make them feel better. Friday night’s Logan Paul-Mike Tyson match-up took a real toll on the evening’s box office.

“Red One” (Amazon MGM) led the weekend with $34.1 million, a disappointment for the $220 million production. Also weak is the weekend’s $74 million total, although a slight improvement over 2023. Year to date remains off 11 percent, but that should change with the upcoming “Wicked” (Universal), “Gladiator 2” (Paramount), and “Moana 2” (Disney).

For now, lower-budget, specialized, and niche films again occupied most of the top 10 slots. They include four leading awards contenders, as well as a real surprise with the first Filipino film ever to make the list. “Happy, Love, Again” (Abramorama) grossed $2.4 million in only 250 theaters, with a sky-high per-theater average...

Plot: When Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons) is kidnapped from the North Pole on the day before Christmas, his head of security, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), must team with an untrustworthy tracker (Chris Evans) to find him and save both Christmas and the world!

Review: Red One is the very definition of a streaming movie. While it’s getting a theatrical release, it seems tailor-made as a movie meant to please the algorithm and audiences looking for an easily digestible family action film they can break up in pieces. Despite running only two hours, it’s striking similar in structure to Dwayne Johnson’s Netflix hit, Red Notice, in that it’s little more than a series of generic action set pieces strung together and designed as “world-building” in the hopes, I suppose, that this will turn out to be a perennial hit for Prime Video. It hits theatres this week,...

Just as we predicted earlier this week, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s mega-budget Christmas action-comedy, Red One, is set for one of the star’s lowest debuts. While the $30 million Deadline is predicting isn’t quite as bad as the $25 million we called earlier this week, given the movie’s $250 million price tag, this has to be seen as an embarrassing failure for The Rock. When all is said and done, he hasn’t had a legitimate box office smash since Jumanji: The Next Level back in 2019.

The one glimmer of hope for Red One is the fact that the movie has a surprisingly excellent CinemaScore, with the A-minus rating suggesting those who are going to see the movie are actually enjoying it. While I slammed it in my review, even if the movie fails theatrically, it will likely be a solid hit once it hits streaming, with it set...

When it comes to box office success in Hollywood, few names carry as much weight as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. No, seriously – this guy is everywhere! The former WWE superstar turned actor has become one of the most recognizable faces in the entertainment industry, with his films grossing over $12.5 billion worldwide. That’s billion with a B, folks!

Dwayne Johnson in a still from Black Adam (2022) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

But here’s the million-dollar question (or should we say billion-dollar question?), does this impressive number truly reflect his status as Hollywood’s most bankable star? Let’s roll up our sleeves and dive deep into The Rock’s hit-to-flop ratio to see what’s cooking in the world of Hollywood’s most electrifying entertainer.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: Breaking Down The Rock’s Box Office Performance Dwayne Johnson in a still from Red Notice (2021) | Credits: Netflix

Remember when...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is known for many an action film, and he has several projects around the corner.

The first, an action Christmas movie Red One (2024), out in theaters Nov. 15 and not to be confused for Netflix’s Red Notice (2021) in which Johnson also stars. The actor and professional wrestler will also soon reprise his voice role of demigod Maui in Moana 2 before he also plays the live-action version of the mischievous character in the film directed by Thomas Kail.

For an extensive list of other Dwayne Johnson movies, read below:...

The principals of Seven Bucks Productions –Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia – are between The Rock and a hard place.

The 12-year-old film and TV shop was one of the earliest prototypes for a modern production company built around a megastar. These were businesses created to give more control and equity to figures like Johnson and his contemporaries. But as Hollywood struggles with consolidation and a cash crunch, scaling past the big name behind the brand may be essential for their long-term survival.

Some celebrity-backed companies have chosen to move into ancillary businesses beyond the movies and shows that made an actor an A-lister. Witherspoon, for instance, has become more consequential to book publishing than anyone might have predicted when Hello Sunshine launched. And Robbie and her partners at LuckyChap haven’t just made projects for the “Barbie” actress. Guided by great taste, they’ve partnered with cutting-edge creatives...

The box office doldrums seem set to continue this weekend, with Dwayne Johnson’s mega-budget Christmas comedy, Red One, on track to deliver one of the star’s worst opening weekends ever. When the movie was announced, it certainly seemed like a no-brainer. After all, The Rock and director Jake Kasdan had a pair of mega-hits under their belts with their Jumanji movies, and the idea for this movie seemed to be that it would marry that formula to the holidays and possibly kick off a new franchise.

So what happened?

Initially, Red One was meant to be a streaming play for Prime Video, and had it been kept in that lane, it likely would have proven to be a hit for the streamer in the same vein as Johnson’s previous Red Notice, which still ranks as Netflix’s biggest movie ever. Yet, somewhere along the way, the decision...

Movies made by committee, where confused tones and tangents compete for dominance, at least offer some compelling friction in their chaos. Movies made by focus groups, like Red One, enter into a bland Fake Movie canon dominated by Netflix’s wannabe blockbusters. These movies—starring former superhero actors and/or...

Red One arrives with a lot of bad press. Every movie Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson makes with the word “red” in them has been tracked for being a bloated mess. The superstar made Red Notice in 2021 with Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, which was a lot more fun than many give it credit for. For all its faults, that film eventually found a sweet spot for genre audiences to enjoy.

Now, Johnson is back with Red One, which is so relentlessly lackluster and uninspired that I wondered if it was a cruel holiday prank meant to ruin our Christmas spirit. Red One is like his family film Tooth Fairy on steroids and off its Ritalin. The film has the same endless “knock the one-liners” out-of-the-park energy as the film has a laugh track.

The Rock and Chris Evans in Red One (2024) | Image via

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The fundamental principle behind Dwayne Johnson’s rise as one of the biggest WWE wrestlers and movie stars in the world can be summed up in 2 words: “Audience first.” Inside the ring, he listened to his audience, gave them the spectacle they deserved, and elevated the sport to one of the most celebrated in the world. In Hollywood, he did the same.

Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice [Credit: Netflix]

The 6 ft. 4 in. tall Samoan action figure carved a niche for himself in the movie industry by tapping into a relatively unexplored field of the explosive action genre. The genre that The Rock likes to play with can’t be placed in a similar sandbox as the one where Hans Gruber or Agent Smith like to operate.

Dwayne Johnson’s visions are bigger, more explosive, and far more festive than the action flicks that birthed Bruce Willis and Will Smith.

Dwayne Johnson...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson met his wife Lauren Hashian while filming The Game Plan in 2006. They didn’t start dating until 2007 when Johnson announced his separation from his first wife Dany Garcia. Johnson and Hashian dated for twelve years before they got married in Hawaii in 2019. They are parents to two daughters, Jasmine and Tiana.

Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian with their two kids | Credits: @laurenhashianofficial/Ig

Interestingly, Hashian is the daughter of Sib Hashian, who was the drummer for the famous rock band Boston. Her mother is Suzanne Hashian and she has two siblings, Aja and Adam. Hashian attended Emerson College in Boston, where she first discovered her talents.

Dwayne Johnson’s Wife Lauren Hashian Is A Musician Lauren Hashian in the music video of Ride The Wave | Credits: @laurenhashianofficial/Ig

Born to a famous musician, it was an obvious choice for Lauren Hashian to build a career in music.

Dwayne Johnson is most popularly known as the professional wrestler who became a movie star, but he could have had a different career had he become successful in achieving his first dream. It’s difficult to imagine seeing him in a different type of sport other than wrestling, but the Fast & Furious star actually ventured once into a football career.

Credits: Dwayne Johnson in Fast and Furious / Universal Pictures

His stint in the said sport was short-lived, but it was a significant part of his younger self that served as an inspiration in pursuing his own minor league. So, why did Johnson give up playing football?

Once Upon a Time, Dwayne Johnson Dreamed of Becoming a Football Superstar

When he was younger, Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, wanted to become a professional football player. He attended the University of Miami on a full scholarship, and he played for the...

Exclusive: Gal Gadot has been set to star in The Runner, a London-set action thriller that will be directed by Kevin Macdonald. Amazon MGM Studios has acquired worldwide rights to the film which was developed and will be produced by David Kosse under the veteran exec’s new venture, Rockwood Pictures.

Prolific award-winning filmmaker Macdonald is directing from a script by Mark Gibson.

Gadot plays a high-powered attorney who must race through London, following the cryptic commands of a mysterious Caller, as she fights against time to save her abducted son.

Wonder Woman star Gadot’s recent credits include Netflix’s Red Notice and Heart of Stone. She will next be seen starring as the Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action Snow White which is due for domestic release...

All’s fair in love and war, eh? Or the comedy game? How do you say that in the comedy world? Anyway, most of us by now know that if we wanted a candid assertion from someone of someone, the one person to turn to is Martha Stewart.

The model, actress, lifestyle guru and businesswoman is not afraid to dish it out whenever she feels the need to. And this time, you could say she’s got a partner in crime.

Hugh Jackman – Sides With Martha Stewart: “Finally Someone Says It”

Think comedy in movies, who does your mind drift to? If you’re not thinking of dear old Rowan Atkinson – Mr. Bean for the uninitiated – then one of the other people you’re thinking of likely includes Ryan Reynolds. The guy can deliver a good punchline, can’t he? ‘Green Lantern,’ ‘Red Notice,’ ‘Deadpool,’ and so on and so forth.

Let’s be real, when Gal Gadot first stepped into Hollywood, few could’ve predicted that this former Miss Israel would end up becoming our beloved Wonder Woman. We got to see the former Miss Israel come into Hollywood and become a sensation!

Gal Gadot in and as Wonder Woman (2017) | Warner Bros. Pictures

But here’s the million-dollar question: Has she managed to work her magic beyond the Amazonian warrior princess? Let’s dive into her Hollywood report card and see what’s what.

The Wonder Woman Phenomenon Gal Gadot and Ben Affleck in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) | Warner Bros. Pictures

Remember when Gal Gadot first showed up as Diana Prince in Zack Snyder‘s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)? Yeah, that small cameo that had everyone going, “Wait, who’s that?” Well, talk about a glow-up! After that cameo, she starred in her very own solo...

After a slew of underwhelming releases from the MCU, Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the years. Not only did it reignite the spark in the MCU, but the film further realized Channing Tatum’s long-lost dream of playing Gambit onscreen.

Deadpool & Wolverine | Credit: Marvel Studios

Although it remains unclear if the MCU would be inclined to bring Tatum back for more Gambit in the MCU, according to Reynolds, the top brass at Marvel are apparently obsessed with the idea.

Ryan Reynolds’ Promising Remark on Gambit’s Future Channing Tatum’s Gambit | Credit: Marvel Studios

With the MCU gradually heading towards its next Avengers crossover, it’s safe to say many former Marvel stars might end up appearing in the multiversal event. While actors, including Hugh Jackman and Andrew Garfield, remain favorites, there hasn’t been any report on Channing Tatum‘s involvement,...

Jake Kasdan’s festive punch-up is the latest Christmas film to arrive in cinemas – but could it be one of the last?

Ahead of its release in the UK this week, Amazon MGM’s Red One has a few mountains to climb.

Originally scheduled for a Christmas 2023 release, the $250m film was pushed back by a year, reportedly due to the Hollywood strikes. Then, in April, an incendiary The Wrap article alleged star Dwayne Johnson cost the studio $50m by arriving on set seven-to-eight hours late – charges the film’s director and producer have both strenuously denied. A trailer debut in June prompted the Guardian headline: “Will The Rock’s Red One be the worst Christmas movie ever?”. The film’s review embargo lifted at 5am the day of its UK release, coincidentally ensuring any questionable publicity was buried under the rather more pressing news circulating the morning of the 6th November.

Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock earned himself a high spot in Hollywood after his initial box office success. However, his latest projects are struggling to meet the standard that he once set himself. His unstoppable momentum has hit a roadblock, and even his larger-than-life persona might not be enough to get past the recent hurdles.

Dwayne Johnson in Red Notice | Netflix

Red One, his newly released action-comedy has made critics and fans question whether his star power is now fading, and it is even enough to carry a film to success. With his previous lackluster performances, and the recent movie also being a letdown, the road ahead looks quite rocky for The Rock (pun intended).

Dwayne Johnson’s Red One is Met with Mixed Reactions and Critic Backlash Dwayne Johnson in Red One | Amazon MGM Studios

Red One being the latest addition to Dwayne Johnson’s filmography, has garnered a barrage of negative reviews.

Ted Sarandos may be about to step through a wardrobe and into a wild, unpredictable world: the authentic theatrical release.

Netflix has been steadfast in its plan for members to watch its original movies on Netflix, not in theaters. Then again, Netflix was once steadfast in its stance against commercials. Platitudes were made to be broken, and the anti-theatrical attitude may be next to fall.

Greta Gerwig and Netflix are in discussions on a potential compromise that would get Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of the “Chronicles of Narnia” book series into theaters ahead of the holidays. Netflix is in talks with IMAX to release “Narnia” on up to 1,800 screens for as many to three to five weeks, which could allow a Thanksgiving theatrical release to be a Christmas streaming debut. A source close to the discussions confirms to IndieWire that these early conversations are taking place.

Gerwig would get another chance at box-office glory,...

The North Pole has fallen and Santa’s been red-napped in a good-humoured festive action flick. Here’s our Red One review.

They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore. After watching the festive PR car-crash that’s followed Jake Kasdan’s original action-adventure blockbuster, it’s not hard to see why.

First, Red One’s December 2023 release was pushed back by nearly a year, reportedly due to the SAG-AFTRA strike which began a full five months after shooting had wrapped. Then, a bombshell The Wrap article alleged Dwayne Johnson ballooned the film’s budget by turning up to set seven-to-eight hours late – allegations Kasdan and producer Hiram Garcia have both strenuously denied, but not before Johnson’s “hardest-worker-on-set” reputation disappeared halfway down the bottles he inexplicably pees in.

Six months on from Johnson-gate, the world’s sharpest pens feel poised for a stinker – if they’re even poised at all.

Dwayne Johnson’s $250 million Yuletide action-fantasy-comedy, Red One, is not to be confused with his 2021 action-comedy crime caper, Red Notice. The new film is getting a wide theatrical release, for starters, while the earlier one went straight to Netflix, topped the most-streamed chart for a minute and then was never spoken of again — almost as if it never existed.

The pop-cultural footprint of Jake Kasdan’s laborious holiday entry, while it insistently screams “Next-Gen Christmas Classic!” at you, seems unlikely to be much different. Amazon MGM Studios is being cagey about dates, but the movie seems destined to feed the hungry maw of another streaming service, Prime Video, real soon. This is a high-concept, CG-saturated bore that lacks heart and infectious humor, even if it huffs and puffs its way to a little poignancy in the end.

Fast & Furious franchise veteran Chris Morgan’s screenplay, from a story by fellow producer Hiram Garcia,...

Is the Martha Stewart and Ryan Reynolds 'Beef' Over? Deadpool Star Fires Back - Main Image

What's up with the 'beef' between Martha Stewart and Ryan Reynolds? As soon as the domestic diva's words against the actor made headlines just recently, the Deadpool star was quick with his rebuttal. Here's what happened.

How the Martha Stewart and Ryan Reynolds 'Beef' Started

After recently appearing as a special guest for Bilt Rewards' November Rent Free game show, Martha Stewart's words left fans in awe especially when the words contained Ryan Reynolds and 'not so funny' in the same sentence.

Reynolds, best known as one of Hollywood's best comedic reliefs, is shockingly not on top of Stewarts' list of 'most fun to hang out with', in contrast to the fans who believe he is.

"He's not so funny in real life. No, he's not so funny. He's very serious," Martha said, adding...

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, known for his sharp wit and quick humor on screen, also enjoys a reputation for being both entertaining and approachable among fans and in the industry. However, not everyone shares the same perspective for the Deadpool star, like Martha Stewart.

Ryan Reynolds in Red Notice | Credit: Netflix

Stewart recently shared her candid opinion about Reynolds while reflecting on the celebrities she finds fun to spend time with, stating that she believes that the actor is not at all funny in real life.

Martha Stewart Does Not Find Ryan Reynolds Funny

Ryan Reynolds has gained a reputation for his signature humor, both in his film roles and in his off-screen antics. However, businesswoman and author Martha Stewart doesn’t entirely share the same opinion.

Martha Stewart | Credit: @marthastewart via Instagram

In her recent appearance on the Bilt Rewards’ November Rent Free game show, Stewart named the celebrities...

Ke Huy Quan, who made a Hollywood comeback with Oscar-winning work Everything Everywhere All at Once, is continuing his action hero streak.

The actor has closed a deal to star in Fairytale in New York, an action thriller that will be directed by Jalmari Helander, the filmmaker behind the pulpy Nazi-crushing flick Sisu.

Beau Flynn, whose credits include the action spectacles Red Notice, Jungle Cruise and Black Adam, will produce the feature via his FlynnPictureCo. banner.

Lionsgate is launching international sales for Fairytale at AFM.

With a script by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, the story is set on Christmas Eve in New York City and centers on an unassuming cab driver, to be played by Quan, who takes one last ride before going to celebrate the holiday with his estranged son. After a run-in with a gang of criminals, he embarks on a relentless pursuit to retrieve his kid’s priceless Christmas gift.

Dwayne Johnson is known for his unmatched charisma, electrifying energy, and a career that spans wrestling rings, football fields, and Hollywood blockbusters. Today, he’s a global megastar with an $800 million fortune to his name, adored by millions for his uplifting persona and seemingly unstoppable success.

Dwayne Johnson in and as Black Adam | Warner Bros. Pictures

But behind the charm and success lies a story of struggle and hardship that Johnson himself is never shy to share. His past is more than just a chapter, it’s the foundation of who he is today, and he makes it a point to remind everyone of that, time and again.

Why Dwayne Johnson Wants To Remind People Of His Past Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five | Universal Pictures

Dwayne Johnson’s life may seem like a fairy tale of rags-to-riches, but the reality is much more complex. Throughout his career,...

Upcoming Netflix sci-fi western The Electric State boasts a stellar cast and an equally huge budget. Catch your first glimpse of the sci-fi adventure here.

Netflix have once again been in the headlines this week, with Barbie director Greta Gerwig said to be unhappy about making two Narnia films for the streamer that won’t ever see the inside of a cinema. Apparently, she isn’t the only disgruntled creative in the Netflix stable either. Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig are said to be unhappy that Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery met largely the same fate that Gerwig’s Narnia films face, while their next film in the series, Wake Up Dead Man, will likely do the same.

There was also a story floating around last week that Margot Robbie and Emerald Fennell have turned down Netflix for their upcoming take on Wuthering Heights because of the streamer’s aversion to theatrical releases,...

At least once a year, if not once a quarter, Netflix is asked why it doesn’t invest more in theatrical and put more movies in theaters. Every time their answer is the same, though this time Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos gave his response a new spin.

Sarandos on Thursday’s Q3 earnings call said each of the streamer’s top 10 movies have over 100 million views (actually more than 136 million according to Netflix’s numbers) and are “among the most watched films in the world,” theatrical or not. But a massive audience isn’t all Netflix gives them.

“What we do for filmmakers is we bring them the biggest audience in the world for their films, and then we help them make the best films of their life,” Sarandos said. “That could be any one of the nine Best Picture nominee films that we’ve released so far, or it...

The James Bond saga has proven to be fruitful over the years, choosing the best of the bests to deliver to fans some of the most iconic arcs of the peerless spy – take Daniel Craig’s era as Bond, for instance. At the same time, the franchise has also turned down major talents that could have seriously launched it to extraordinary heights, including Gal Gadot.

Gal Gadot. | Credits: Gage Skidmore/Cca-by-sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons.

Previously, Henry Cavill dominated the top position on the list of famous hotshots rejected by the Bond lore. But it seems like his Dceu co-star was yet another addition to it, as Gadot auditioned to become a part of the franchise as well. And while she didn’t end up being fished, it earned her quite a bit of experience before her casting as Wonder Woman in the SnyderVerse.

Gal Gadot’s Experience of Auditioning and...

Henry Cavill, who played Superman in The Dceu, aka the "SnyderVerse," is set to take to the skies again... in a giant Robot Lion.

THR reports that the Man of Steel and The Witcher star has signed on to play a lead role in Amazon MGM Studios’ live-action Voltron movie.

Cavill joins previously-cast newcomer Daniel Quinn-Toye, who previously appeared in Badults and served as Tom Holland’s understudy in Romeo & Juliet on the West End this spring. No details on either of their characters have been disclosed, but we assume they will play two of the five Voltron pilots.

The project is being helmed by Red Notice director Rawson Marshall Thurber, and is based on the Japanese sci-fi show Beast King GoLion and Kikou Kantai Dairugger Xv. World Events would later edit and dub the series as a syndicated show, naming it Voltron: Defender of the Universe, which ran in the mid '80s.

Henry Cavill has joined the cast of 'Voltron'.The Superman star, 41, is due to lead Amazon MGM Studios' live-action take on the beloved animated sci-fi show ‘Voltron: Defender of the Universe’, which followed five robot lions and their teenage pilots as they attempted to defeat the evil King Zarkon and take over the Galra Empire. While Cavill’s role and exact plot points about the movie are being kept under wraps, The Hollywood Reporter has said principal photography on the project is due to begin this autumn in Australia. The film is set to be helmed by ‘Red Notice’ director Rawson Marshall Thurber, who will also produce the movie alongside Todd Lieberman (Hidden Pictures) Bob Koplar (World Events Productions) and David Hoberman (Hobie Films).The ‘Man of Steel’ actor will also be joined by Daniel Quinn-Toye, who impressed Amazon MGM and the filmmaker with his West End work opposite Tom Holland.

Henry Cavill appears to be drawn to passion projects, as Variety has recently announced that he will star in the upcoming ‘Voltron’ movie.

Voltron is a beloved media franchise that focuses on a giant robot created by merging five smaller robotic lions. The franchise began with the animated series ‘Voltron: Defender of the Universe,’ which first premiered in 1984.

Rawson Marshall Thurber is set to direct the upcoming ‘Voltron’ movie, having co-written the script with Ellen Shanman. Thurber is known for his work on Netflix’s 2021 action film ‘Red Notice’ and the 2018 movie ‘Skyscraper,’ both starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Although plot details are still under wraps, the production team includes Todd Lieberman from Hidden Pictures, Bob Koplar, Thurber, and David Hoberman from Hobie Films.

Henry Cavill will star alongside Daniel Quinn-Toye, a newcomer who has previously appeared in the TV series ‘Badults.’

This announcement marks a positive turn for Cavill’s career,...

Henry Cavill seemingly can’t let go of passion projects, as the actor has been recently announced by Variety to star in the upcoming ‘Voltron’ movie.

Voltron is a popular media franchise that centers around a giant robot formed by combining five smaller robotic lions. The franchise originated from the animated television series ‘Voltron: Defender of the Universe,’ which first aired in 1984.

Rawson Marshall Thurber is directing the upcoming ‘Voltron’ movie, having co-written the script with Ellen Shanman. Thurber is known for his work on Netflix’s 2021 action film ‘Red Notice’ and the 2018 movie ‘Skyscraper,’ both starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

While plot details remain confidential, the production team includes Todd Lieberman from Hidden Pictures, Bob Koplar, Thurber, and David Hoberman from Hobie Films.

Henry Cavill will star alongside Daniel Quinn-Toye, a newcomer who has previously appeared in the TV show ‘Badults.’

This is certainly good news for Cavill’s career,...

Amazon and MGM's upcoming "Voltron" movie just got a major dosage of star power: Henry Cavill, the man known best for his work in "Man of Steel" and "The Witcher," has come aboard to lead the feature adaptation of the beloved animated series. The news comes to us via The Hollywood Reporter, though there are no details about the specifics of Cavill's role at this time. What we know for sure is this adds yet another geeky franchise to the actor's list of credits, and that list is already pretty impressive.

Rawson Marshall Thurber is set to direct the "Voltron" movie. Plot details remain under wraps for the time being, but Cavill will star alongside newcomer Daniel Quinn-Toye. There's also no word on just how soon production could begin. The show itself, which originated in the mid-'80s, centers on five young pilots who lead a group known as the Robot Lions.

If you're going to make a movie about a giant robot, then getting a man of steel to lead it is pretty shrewd business. And that's exactly what Rawson Marshall Thurber has done with the latest piece of casting for his upcoming live-action Voltron movie. As reported by Deadline, former Superman and noted geek IP magnet Henry Cavill has landed the lead role in Thurber's movie, which is currently in the works at Amazon MGM Studios.

After many failed attempts to bring the mecha anime phenomenon to multiplexes (as far back as 2008 we've been reporting on attempts to get a big-screen take off the ground), Red Notice helmsman Thurber sparked a bidding war back in 2022 with an original pitch and teaser reel that caught the attention of Hollywood big-wigs all over. And whilst the nature of that pitch remains a closely guarded secret for the time being, Amazon moved decisively to grab the movie,...

Amazon MGM‘s Voltron movie got a significant update today after confirming that The Witcher and Man of Steel star Henry Cavill is joining the live-action adaptation. Cavill lends some impressive star power to the Rawson Marshall Thurber-directed feature, also starring Daniel Quinn-Toye.

Thurber also co-wrote the script with Ellen Shanman. The general premise of Voltron centers around five young pilots whose vehicles join together to form the mega mech known as Voltron. The show was edited together from several Japanese anime series, including Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger Xv, and originally ran in the mid-80s. Voltron spawned several sequel series, including Voltron: Legendary Defender, which spanned eight seasons on Netflix.

Rawson Marshall Thurber, known for directing the Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart buddy comedy Central Intelligence, Johnson’s Skyscraper film, and Netflix’s Red Notice, is developing two projects as I write this article, including...

Henry Cavill is set to star in Amazon MGM’s live-action “Voltron” movie based on the hit anime, according to an insider with knowledge of the project. Details about Cavill’s role is being kept under wraps and joins up and coming actor Daniel Quinn-Toye, who recently joined the cast.

Rawson Marshall Thurber, who directed “Red Notice” for Netflix, will direct the “Voltron” film and wrote the script with Ellen Shanman based on the popular ’80s anime series. Plot details are being kept under wraps.

“Voltron” is a Japanese anime franchise that first debuted in 1984 in syndication and is about space explorers who pilot giant robots that can combine into one mega robot known as Voltron. The series “Voltron: Defender of the Universe” was the top-rated children’s show in syndication for two years in the ’80s, and the show’s cult following has led to many trying to get...

Dwayne Johnson has had a remarkable career, transitioning from WWE stardom to becoming one of the most successful actors in the industry, with hits like Jumanji and Fast and Furious. Despite some setbacks, Johnson shows no signs of slowing down, with several upcoming projects in the works.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson | Credit: Eva Rinaldi/Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

However, not everyone shares the same view of the actor, as the WWE star Dominik Mysterio, recently took a jab at Johnson’s film career, calling his feature film debut in The Mummy Return his only good work so far. It could be a risky move for Mysterio, especially with The Rock now positioning himself as WWE’s Final Boss.

Dominik Mysterio’s Snarky Jab at Dwayne Johnson’s Career

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently made a dramatic return to WWE’s Bad Blood live event on Saturday night amid the celebration...

Transitioning from child star to leading actress, Joey King became a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, showcasing her remarkable range and talent through various projects. Rising to popularity, particularly from her Netflix franchise—The Kissing Booth, King’s journey in Hollywood is marked by strategic choices, demonstrating her versatility and dedication to her craft.

Joey King in Uglies | image: Netflix

From captivating audiences in diverse roles to contributing to the industry as a producer, Joey King has earned a massive net worth that is about to explode in her wallet. Further, her marriage to filmmaker Steven Piet surged their combined net worth to a staggering sum, that is sure to leave you shell-shocked.

Joey King’s Rise to Fame as a Child Actor

While kids of her age were busy annoying their parents, Joey King was out here building up her net worth. Starting her career at a tender age through commercials,...

Dwayne Johnson a.k.a The Rock is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. The global star began his career as a professional wrestler for the WWE and then promptly became a valuable entity in the promotion. He then moved on to his acting career and has since become one of the highest-paid actors in the world.

Since 2024, he has also returned to the WWE full-time as a board member of Tko Group Holdings, the company that manages the promotion and the UFC. He has also been a producer and a tequila baron with major stakes in the companies. Here is everything about the Rock’s net worth and his salaries.

How Much Is Dwayne Johnson’s Net Worth? Dwayne Johnson in Fighting with My Family | Credits: Lionsgate

The net worth of an individual is the value of the assets they own after subtracting the value of their liabilities.

It’s been a while since we last had a major update on Amazon MGM’s live-action Voltron movie, but THR has reported that newcomer Daniel Quinn-Toye is set to star in the project. The actor doesn’t have any film credits to his name, but he served as Tom Holland’s understudy in the West End production of Romeo and Juliet and also played Paris, a suitor of Juliet.

Rawson Marshall Thurber (Red Notice) is directing the Voltron movie, which is gearing up to shoot this fall in Australia. Thurber also co-wrote the script with Ellen Shanman. The basic premise of Voltron is centered around five young pilots whose vehicles join together to form the mega mech known as Voltron. The show was edited together from several Japanese anime series, including Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger Xv, and originally ran in the mid-80s. Voltron went on to spawn several sequel series,...

Up and coming actor Daniel Quinn-Toye, who most recently was Tom Holland’s West End understudy, has booked his first big screen role in Amazon MGM’s live-action “Voltron” movie based on the hit anime, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

Rawson Marshall Thurber, who directed “Red Notice” for Netflix, will direct the “Voltron” film and wrote the script with Ellen Shanman based on the popular ’80s anime series. Plot details are being kept under wraps.

“Voltron” is a Japanese anime franchise that first debuted in 1984 in syndication and is about space explorers who pilot giant robots that can combine into one mega robot known as Voltron. The series “Voltron: Defender of the Universe” was the top-rated children’s show in syndication for two years in the ’80s, and the show’s cult following has led to many trying to get a feature film to blast off throughout the 21st century.

Newcomer Daniel Quinn-Toye, an actor with nary a film credit to his name, has nabbed the starring role in Voltron, Amazon MGM’s big-budget live-action feature based on the mecha anime.

Rawson Marshall Thurber, the filmmaker behind the Netflix hit Red Notice, is directing the adaptation, which will shoot this fall in Australia.

Producing are Todd Lieberman via Hidden Pictures, World Events Productions’ Bob Koplar, Thurber and Hobie Films’ David Hoberman.

Voltron is based on the Japanese sci-fi series Beast King GoLion and Kikou Kantai Dairugger Xv. World Events edited and dubbed the series as a syndicated show, naming it Voltron: Defender of the Universe, which ran in the mid-1980s. The premise centered on five young pilots in a battalion named the Robot Lions, which are vehicles that join together to form a mega-robot known as Voltron.

The plot details for the new version is unclear. Thurber wrote the script with Ellen Shanman.

WWE is not a sport that falls under the category of light entertainment. It is a commitment, even a lifestyle almost, to the era of heels and heroes and watching them evolve into something completely unexpected. When Dwayne Johnson joined the business that Vince McMahon raised to ungodly levels, the wrestler who was still wet behind the ears had little to offer but much to learn during his embryonic years in the sport.

Over the years, Dwayne Johnson quickly rose through the ranks, transforming into the world’s most famous heel and molding into a ubiquitously celebrated personality aka The Rock.

The Rock at Wrestlemania Xxviii [Photo by Ed Webster, licensed under Cc By 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons]

However, the Hollywood action movie megastar and affluent business owner of a tequila brand and a production company did not emerge from simply winning the WWE Championship title. Vince McMahon’s behind-the-scenes contribution played a...

Meryl Streep is lending her voice to the climate change crisis — literally.

The Oscar-winning icon narrates “Want to Tell a Great Story,” a new PSA that debuted today from the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance made in partnership with the Nrdc’s Rewrite the Future.

“Hey, want to see a story about climate change?” Streep asks in the opening seconds before a series of clips from Get Out, The Lego Movie and Anchorman show characters saying “no” in quick succession. “We get it, we really do. Climate change is scary. It can make us feel, well, a little anxious. And we turn to movies and TV to escape. But what if we changed the question?”

Streep does just that and alters the query: “Want to see a great story? Stories can engage with the climate even as they entertain. Whether they are dramatic or funny or stories of courage, stories about protecting what you love,...

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans set out to save Santa in Red One. The second trailer can be viewed within.

Update: A second trailer for the Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans-starring festive action film Red One has emerged. The pair star as bounty hunters on a mission to rescue a kidnapped Santa Claus, with the latter played by Jk Simmons. Jake Kasdan, of Jumanji reboot fame, directs.

Here’s the second trailer for Red One, due in US cinemas on the 15th November. It has a CGI polar bear in it, among other visual effects.

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26th June 2024: Santa Claus has been kidnapped. Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans have to fight their way across the world to save him.

It’s the kind of elevator pitch that makes you wonder how it took this long for the film to appear. Not to be confused with Red Notice,...

Everyone needs their broad four-quadrant offering, even streamers. If Netflix had the mega budgeted “Red Notice” with Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds, now Amazon MGM has its analogous version with “Red One.” Also starring Dwayne Johnson opposite Chris Evans, “Red One” centers on two mismatched men—a bounty hunter and a lead security detail—who are assigned to retrieve a kidnapped target.

Continue reading ‘Red One’ Trailer: Chris Evans & Dwayne Johnson Team Up To Save Santa Claus at The Playlist.

Amazon-MGM is plotting its own tentpole franchise, with one of its biggest-ever theatrical films, Red One, due to hit theatres on November 15th, just in time for Christmas. With an estimated $250 million price tag, the studio will have to overcome bad buzz from behind the scenes for it to become the franchise it is no doubt hoping for. You can watch the new trailer in the embed above.

In it, Dwayne Johnson plays the North Pole’s Head of Security, who has to team with an infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) to save Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons), who’s been kidnapped by evil forces hoping to end Christmas.

The fact that Red One is directed by Jake Kasdan, whose Jumanji movies were smash hits for Sony, points towards this potentially being a big success. However, Johnson’s track record at the box office has been mixed as of late,...

Exclusive: Ed Brubaker’s upcoming Prime Video series Criminal has added eight to its cast. Garrett Hedlund (Tulsa King), Chris Diamantopoulos (The Boys in the Boat), Lawrence Kao (Walker: Independence), Kyle Bradley Davis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Aina Brei’yon (Dark Matter), Robert Lee Hart (Chicago Pd), Katie Stevens (The Bold Type), and John Pyper-Ferguson (Suits) have joined in recurring roles. Their character descriptions are being kept under wraps.

Criminal is an interlocking universe of crime stories based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series created by Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

The eight join previously announced Emilia Clarke, Luke Evans, Gus Halper, Charlie Hunnam, Richard Jenkins, John Hawkes, Adria Arjona, Logan Browning, Kadeem Hardison, Pat Healy, Taylor Sele, Aliyah Camacho, Michael Mando, Marvin Jones III, Michael Xavier and Dominic Burgess.

Criminal is an interlocking universe of crime stories based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series created by Brubaker and Sean Phillips.