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In April 2024, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that film producer Walter Hamada and Paramount Pictures would be developing a film based on Idw Publishing’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. In the live-action movie realm, the turtles have had varying levels of success.

In the 1990s, the original trilogy started hot, but fell in popularity, drastically so by the time Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III came around. Thanks to an explosive popularity due to the 1987 animated series, this was many people’s introduction to the reptilian quartet.

However, aside from animation, the turtles hadn’t been in the flesh, so to speak, for over two decades. Thanks to Michael Bay and a team of directors, screenwriters, and producers, the pizza-loving shellshockers were back. Well, just in 2014 and 2016, as the Turtles’ designs and the plots proved unpopular with certain fans.

Of course, the Turtles have found life in animation.

It’s a big weekend for smaller indie distributors – or at least not the biggest – as they spotted a weekend with nothing new from A24 or Neon and just one major studio opening in what has, and will be, been a crowded summer.

MCU’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the 800-pound gorilla – other studio films “cleared out of the weekend,” says one indie distribution executive. So edgier fare has a better shot. Sony Pictures Classics’ Oh, Hi! and Roadside Attractions’ The Home open on 1,000 screens, IFC’s House on Eden on 600. Magnolia doc Folktales, Oscilloscope’s Diciannove and Greenwich Entertainment’s Shoshana are limited releases, which can always be good counter-programming.

“Often in the summer you are constantly just fighting for screens and looking for whatever weekend you can get the most theaters,” said another exec. Not that it’s a breeze to find space, with tentpole fare...

Having a sister like Scarlet would be enough to give most people an upset stomach. So we can't blame Leonardo for the way he acts (and the amount of stomach pills he's taking!) in the upcoming anime May I Ask for One Final Thing? A new character trailer introduces us to the very dedicated, very stressed out character. Check out our first look at Leonardo, voiced by Shoya Ishige: Leonardo L. Vandimion Character Trailer Related: May I Ask for One Final Thing? Anime Introduces Julius von Paristan in New Character Trailer AlphaPolis publishes the original May I Ask for One Final Thing? light novels in Japan under their Regina Books imprint. Nana Otori writes and Satsuki illustrates the series, and AlphaPolis also publishes a manga adaptation with artwork by Sora Honoki. Alpha Manga publishes an English language version of the manga. Kazuya Sakamoto directs the TV anime at animation studio Liden Films Kyoto Studio.

Luca Guadagnino, for better or for worse, is an arbiter––and cultural signifier––of taste. Follow his lead and you are assured a sensuous journey, albeit one that never goes too far beneath the surface. In the years since’s Call Me By Your Name, Guadagnino has put his weight behind up-and-coming voices whose films are also aesthetically pleasing and intellectually promising. There’s the Italian director Ferdinando Cito Filomarino and, more notably, the Georgian director Dea Kulumbegashvili (April). Last year, Giovanni Tortorici, a former assistant director for Guadagnino on the HBO series We Are Who We Are, added his name to this list when Diciannove premiered in the Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti sidebar, where it was well-received by critics. A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age picture about a repressed homosexual intellectual under the Tuscan sun? Consider me seated.

Just like Leonardo, its 19-year-old protagonist played by Manfredi Marini, Diciannove is marked by a restless listlessness.

Despite itself, Giovanni Tortorici’s debut feature, Diciannove (Italian for 19), is a coming-of-age film. Only a coda, which jumps ahead to a year after the main timeline, reveals a significant evolution in Leonardo’s (Manfredi Marini) life following his first year of college: His form of rambunctious rebellion is to needle academia as a conservative reactionary. Tortorici, though, doesn’t concern himself with the grand metamorphosis that the hero of a bildungsroman often underdoes. This is the story of a character who, left to his own indolent devices, hardens in his thinking rather than accelerates in his development.

The 19-year-old Leonardo straddles a generational fault line in 2015. He rues the twilight of millennial youthfulness and the Zoomers supplanting them as the dominant cultural force, yet he also cannot help but embody some of his successors’ defining traits. The character further retreats into outmoded moralism as he advances in his studies,...

Luca Guadagnino has produced some of the strongest coming-of-age films of any filmmaker working today. His exploration of complicated characters has created many all-time great films about growing up. The Challengers director gave his seal of approval on Diciannove as a producer, an Italian story about an aimless and weird 19-year-old trying to make his way through college.

Diciannove Review

Manfredi Marini stars as Leonardo, a teenager who leaves his hometown to pursue his studies in economics in London. After growing restless while away from home, he moved around Europe to become a literature major. The film presents this not as a romantic journey of self-discovery, but as a frantic escape from himself. It’s realistic, but not fun.

There’s not much more to the plot than that. Leonardo struggles because he’s constantly distracted by his bad attitude and confused sexual orientation. He meets lots of new people,...

Illustration by Franz Lang.Throughout the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, stay tuned for interviews, dispatches, and capsules—plus, the return of our beloved, pot-stirring critics’ ballots. Don’t miss a thing: subscribe to the Weekly Edit newsletter.Dispatches“National Security Threats” by Leonardo GoiFrom Sirât to Sound of Falling, some of the best titles this year exist in conversation with unexpected voices.“Cruise Control” by Daniel KasmanHigh concepts can’t make up for a lack of depth in Mission: Impossible, Highest 2 Lowest, Eddington, and more.“Power to the People” by Leonardo GoiJafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or–winning It Was Just an Accident was one of several titles that oozed an acrid fury at the state of our world.Capsules“One Moment” by Vadim Rizov, Beatrice Loayza, Inney Prakash, Mark Asch, Nicolas Rapold, Leonardo Goi, Daniella Shreir, Elena Lazic, and Daniel KasmanIn which the festival is distilled to bite-sized morsels.

The upcoming spring 2025 TV anime The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom revealed a main trailer today during the stage event at AnimeJapan 2025. The anime is set to have a streaming premiere on April 2 , with the TV broadcast beginning on April 9 in Japan. Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis and Indian subcontinent. The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Anime Main Trailer Seven additional voice cast members were also announced, and include: Elsa Nautis voiced by Ikue Otani (Pikachu in the Pokémon series) Mammon voiced by Kenn (Judai Yuki in Yu-Gi-Oh! Gx ) Asmodeus voiced by Hiroki Tochi (Panther Lily in Fairy Tail ) Emily voiced by Natsumi Murakami (Ai Miyashita in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Amanda voiced by...

Life is stranger than fiction. But fiction always has a desire to replay life’s strangest moments. They go hand in hand. This is certainly the case with the Antwerp diamond heist from 2003. More than $100 million in diamonds were stolen from the Antwerp World Diamond Centre in Belgium. Most recently, this daring robbery was revisited in Gerard Butler’s Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. This cinematic take on the real-world event takes a step further and brings the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, as well as the mafia, into the mix. The sequel to the 2018 crime film also did well enough to garner a sequel as well as spinoffs that will take place in different parts of the world. While the excitement is definitely there, interested viewers should know that another feature from two years ago also took a look at “the heist of the century.”

Exchanging the action for...

The first teaser for Leonardo DiCaprio‘s new film One Battle After Another is finally here!

Not much is actually known about the movie, other than it’s said to be an American crime thriller. Regina Hall, Sean Penn, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor, Wood Harris, Chase Infiniti and Benicio del Toro also star.

The teaser is giving us our first footage, and first impression of what the plot could be. So far, there’s a lot of gunfire and some tense-looking moments! A baby also seems to be a central focus.

Head inside to watch the first look teaser trailer…

The film was recently delayed a few weeks and now will be released on September 26.

It has been a bit since we’ve seen Leonardo in a film. His last movie was 2023′s

Killers of the Flower Moon.

We’ve embedded the teaser trailer below for you to watch.

#OneBattleAfterAnother – Only in theaters September 26. pic.

Diciannove, the autofictional debut feature of director Giovanni Tortorici, captures one year in the life of a young Italian man, Leonardo, who decamps from a London business school to study literature in Siena, where he soon becomes obsessed with the study of 17th century Jesuit writer Daniello Bartoli. Wandering amidst the medieval architecture of this small central Italian city when he’s not holed up at home, reading from among his stacks of books, Leonardo mostly eschews social invitations from attractive female students while, with quickly fading bursts of enthusiasms, engaging in a series of anti-social actions, including a revenge campaign […]

The post “I Really Like to Self-Analyze Myself”: Giovanni Tortorici On His Luca Guadagnino-Produced Debut Feature, Diciannove first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.

Diciannove, the autofictional debut feature of director Giovanni Tortorici, captures one year in the life of a young Italian man, Leonardo, who decamps from a London business school to study literature in Siena, where he soon becomes obsessed with the study of 17th century Jesuit writer Daniello Bartoli. Wandering amidst the medieval architecture of this small central Italian city when he’s not holed up at home, reading from among his stacks of books, Leonardo mostly eschews social invitations from attractive female students while, with quickly fading bursts of enthusiasms, engaging in a series of anti-social actions, including a revenge campaign […]

The post “I Really Like to Self-Analyze Myself”: Giovanni Tortorici On His Luca Guadagnino-Produced Debut Feature, Diciannove first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.

Leonardo DiCaprio was in awe of Luke Perry while filming Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

When the 50-year-old actor gave an interview for the recent documentary I Am Luke Perry, he opened up about collaborating with Luke during the 2019 film.

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“I was immediately struck by his kindness. There was an immediate sense of excitement in seeing Luke Perry on set. It was incredible,” Leonardo said, per People.

Luke depicted real-life actor Wayne Maunder in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Leo also described what it was like the first interact with him on set.

“I remember being in my teens, and he was the manifestation of the new James Dean on television, and everyone was crazy about him. I was so struck by the kindness of his character. [He was] just an incredibly generous human being,” he added.

Luke sadly passed away in March...

In the upcoming episode of “Odo,” titled “My Hero,” viewers can expect a heartwarming yet chaotic adventure. Set to air on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 7:25 Am on Channel 5, this episode promises to bring both laughter and a touch of drama. Leonardo, a character known for his enthusiasm, becomes convinced that Odo saved his life. This belief leads him to stick to Odo like glue, creating a whirlwind of situations that Odo never anticipated.

As the episode unfolds, Odo finds himself in a series of amusing predicaments thanks to Leonardo’s unwavering admiration. The dynamic between the two characters adds a layer of humor, showcasing Odo’s struggle to maintain his usual routine while dealing with Leonardo’s constant presence. The antics that ensue are sure to bring smiles, as Odo tries to navigate the challenges of having a devoted sidekick who is a bit overzealous.

“My Hero” highlights themes of friendship and heroism,...

Fresh off his big win at the 2025 Oscars, Adrien Brody is eying his next big role.

The 51-year-old star received the Best Actor award for his work in The Brutalist on Sunday (March 2). It marked his second time receiving the honor.

What’s next for him? According to a new report, he is in talks to star in a blockbuster movie alongside fellow Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Deadline, Adrien has been speaking to director Damien Chazelle about appearing in his new omvie Evel Knievel on Tour.

Leonardo has not formally accepted his role in the project, but he is expected to star. He and Damien have been in talks for a while and are reportedly getting close to coming to terms.

Adrien is currently in early talks for the movie. An offer will not be extended until Leonardo makes a decision.

The official anime website and accounts for The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom today revealed an April 9, 2025 at 24:00 Jst premiere date (effectively January 10 at 0:00), main visual and new short trailer that previews the fantasy romance series' opening song, "Ai toka" by Riria. ( My Happy Marriage Op). The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Main Visual The anime's confirmed cast includes (character romanizations unconfirmed): Philia voiced by Yui Ishikawa (2B in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Mia Adenauer voiced by Kaede Hondo (Yuna in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) Oswald Parnacorta voiced by Takuya Sato (Dino in Delico's Nursery ) Julius Ziltonia voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) Reyhart Parnacorta voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Yukari in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Lina voiced by Sora Tokui (Akari in Jujutsu Kaisen...

Shredder as Dracula is joining Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line.

Two of pop culture’s most menacing villains combine in the 7″ scale figure designed by James Groman featuring a classic color paint deco.

Three interchangeable heads, six interchangeable hands, fabric cape, turtle skull, turtle candle, spear, jug, and two rats are included. It’s packaged in a window box packaging with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.

Due out in June, pre-orders are up for $43.99.

Previous entries in the line include Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, Donatello as The Invisible Man, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Casey Jones as The Phantom, Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Raphael as The Wolf Man.

Neca teased two other upcoming additions at Toy Fair: Krang as Metaluna Mutant and Donatello & Michelangelo as Two-Headed Turtle.

The...

Alec Baldwin is opening up about his emotional split from Kim Basinger.

The 66-year-old actor revealed in a recent episode of his new TLC reality show, The Baldwins, that he regrets how the divorce process, which lasted seven years, affected his now 29-year-old daughter Ireland.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I must say that because my relationship with my daughter Ireland was so negatively impacted by my divorce from her mother and having a very protracted custody battle that the media really were having a party about everything,” Alec said in the episode.

“One of my most regrettable things about the whole thing was how it affected Ireland,” he added.

Alec and Kim were married from 1993 to 2002, and welcomed Ireland in 1995. In 2007, the 30 Rock star left an infamous voicemail to then 11-year-old Ireland during a custody battle.

Despite this, Alec says that he now has a “good relationship” with Ireland.

The excitement builds as “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” kicks off with its first episode, “Leo Nardo Stands Alone!” This new series promises to take fans on a thrilling adventure with the beloved turtles. Set to air on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 7:00 Pm on Nickelodeon, the episode dives into a tense situation where the Ninja Turtles find themselves on the run.

In this opening episode, Leonardo, the steadfast leader, faces a daunting challenge. With his brothers scattered and in danger, Leo must confront the villainous Bishop and her army of Mechazoids. The stakes are high as he grapples with the weight of leadership when he is left to fend for himself. Viewers will witness Leonardo’s determination and bravery as he fights to protect his family and stop Bishop’s evil plans.

As the episode unfolds, the tension builds, showcasing Leonardo’s struggle to maintain hope and courage in the face of adversity.

There’s not many filmmakers in Hollywood that made such an impact on the horror fantasy genre than Guillermo del Toro, who is known for his versatility and eye for detail. While his films mostly blend gothicism, fairly tales and the macabre which creates a very aesthetic appeal, he’s also very attentive on the movement and technicalities.

Guillermo del Toro / Credits: BBC

This is what he admires on other filmmakers. He studies them so as to get inspiration, and he’s been very expressive of his awe on Steven Spielberg’s works, particularly his grip on camera works.

Guillermo del Toro explains why Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can is top-tier

While Guillermo del Toro isn’t one to make mainstream films, the majority of his projects are incredibly popular with the fans. His fame has reached the level of James Cameron, Tim Burton, and, of course,...

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Rebecca Minkoff is outta there, Bravo viewers.

The reality star, who appeared as a Friend on the latest season of The Real Housewives of New York announced late Tuesday night that she will Not be returning to the franchise.

She confirmed as much via the following Instagram announcement…

Rebecca Minkoff attends Glamour Women of the Year at Times Square Edition Hotel on October 8, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Glamour)

2025 is a new beginning for me and with current events in the world, I am reminded the importance of family, friends and community now more than ever.

The last month has given me a new perspective on wanting to focus on my wildly amazing 4 kids, my supportive husband, my business of 20 years, the Female Founder Collective, my podcast and My Book.

Minkoff — who shares Bowie, Luca, Nico and Leonardo with husband Gavin Bellour...

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MrBeast started 2025 with an absolutely titanic month, at least from the statistical perspective. The rich got richer as the most-subscribed creator on YouTube added 13 million new subscribers at the start of the year.

The other success stories populating the Global Top 100 are not quite as prodigious as MrBeast, but they are scoring strong viewership, sometimes within niches that have not traditionally thrived on YouTube. In particular, holy men are starting to find their way to the top of the charts.

Jamie Foxx recalled Leonardo DiCaprio struggling on the set of their movie Django Unchained.

The actors shared the screen in the 2012 movie, which took place ahead of the Civil War.

While speaking to Vanity Fair, Jamie revisited the movie and revealed that Leonardo had a hard time with the language in the script.

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“Here was the thing, though… The subject matter – the N-word, specifically – Leo had a hard time saying the N-word,” he told the outlet. “We’re doing a read and Leo says, ‘Hey, guys. Cut! I just can’t do this. This is not me.’”

Jamie added that their costar Samuel L. Jackson stepped up and told Leonardo to keep going.

“Samuel L. Jackson goes, ‘Say that s-it, motherf-cker! It’s just another Tuesday. F-ck ‘em,’” he said.

The actor had his own advice for Leonardo, too.

“I told Leo, I said,...

You know how the saying goes, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” Well, it seems Benedict Cumberbatch is trying to rewrite that old rule when it comes to his iconic role as Sherlock Holmes. While his fans might yearn for another round of mystery-solving alongside Martin Freeman’s John Watson, Cumberbatch isn’t exactly jumping at the chance to return to the beloved BBC series.

In fact, he has put a price on it!

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock | Credits: BBC

Cumberbatch, who shot to superstardom when Sherlock aired back in 2010, redefined the classic detective for a new generation, creating a character that was as quirky and intellectual as he was enigmatic. His interpretation of Holmes wasn’t just a hit with fans—it became a cultural milestone.

But the question remains: what will it take for him to come back to Baker Street?...

Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are moving forward with their adaptation of the Devil in the White City.

According to a new report, the 50-year-old actor will officially star in a film adaptation of the 2004 novel of the same name, which was written by Erik Larson.

The news also confirmed that Martin would be directing and revealed that a studio has joined the project!

Keep reading to find out more…

According to reporting by Deadline, 20th Century has joined the film, which does not yet have a script. Leonardo and Martin are also expected to produce.

If you were unaware, Leonardo has been trying to get an adaptation of the novel off the ground since 2010 when he optioned the property. Back in 2022, a television series was in development at Hulu.

In August of that year, Keanu Reeves was tapped to star. However, he exited the project just two months later.

Benedict Cumberbatch isn’t trying to solve the case of why he’s considered to be a sex symbol.

Cumberbatch, whose tenure on BBC series “Sherlock” propelled him to viral thirst fandom, told Variety that he knows he’s not akin to Brad Pitt or Leonardo DiCaprio in terms of his appearance.

“I’m not Brad, I’m not Leonardo, I’m not a typical movie star,” Cumberbatch said. “People were scrambling for ‘Why is he at all attractive to us?’ But for me to guess and try to understand that is so fucking weirdly navel-gazing. I’m not sitting around thinking, ‘Why am I sexy?’”

He added, “I worry about myself in the mirror as I age, like every other fucker does.”

And don’t say that Cumberbatch is a celebrity either.

“It’s so derogatory,” he said of the term, “and just lumps anyone famous together. Am I a ‘celebrated’ person?...

Benedict Cumberbatch has become a household name for several key roles. Across the pond, it's thanks to his portrayal of the titular character in BBC's Sherlock, before becoming worldwide famous thanks to his superhero role as Doctor Strange.

With two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 2014's The Imitation Game and 2021's The Power of the Dog, Cumberbatch has proven his acting skills in all types of roles. Whether he's bringing big money with roles in big franchises like the MCU, The Lord of the Rings, or Star Trek, and smaller projects like the biopic The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, the limited series Eric and Patrick Melrose, Cumberbatch has proven to be a very successful movie star. However, during his feature interview with Variety, the actor denounced his description as a "celebrity."

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Benedict Cumberbatch, widely known for his impressive acting skills, became a household name thanks to his iconic role as Sherlock Holmes in the hit BBC series Sherlock. His performance captivated audiences, earning him both critical acclaim and a huge fan following. However, his fame didn’t just come from his talent and also brought something unexpected: the title of a s*x symbol.

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock | Credits: BBC

While many people around the world were quick to call him irresistible, Cumberbatch himself was a little confused by it. He didn’t see himself as a typical heartthrob, especially when compared to other famous actors.

How did Sherlock turn Benedict Cumberbatch into a s*x symbol?

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, known for his role as Sherlock Holmes in the hit TV show Sherlock, never expected to become a s*x symbol in the industry. In 2010, when he...

Ahead of a planned April 2025 release, the official accounts for The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom today unveiled the fantasy romance anime's first key visual. It was also announced that a pre-screening of the first two episodes will be held at Toho Cinemas Ueno on February 8. The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Key Visual The anime's confirmed cast is as follows (character romanizations unconfirmed): Philia voiced by Yui Ishikawa (2B in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Mia Adenauer voiced by Kaede Hondo (Yuna in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) Oswald Parnacorta voiced by Takuya Sato (Dino in Delico's Nursery ) Julius Ziltonia voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) Reyhart Parnacorta voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Yukari in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Lina voiced by Sora Tokui (Akari in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Leonardo...

Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest celebrity to make a large donation to the relief efforts amid the Los Angeles fires.

The 50-year-old Oscar-winning actor and climate change activist took to his social media to announce his commitment to a donation to support the current and post-fire recovery needs.

In addition, Leonardo also used his platform to share direct links to the organizations that are working on the frontlines to fight the fires or provide assistance and resources.

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“The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city. I am committing $ 1million in partnership with @rewild’s Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts,” Leo shared on his Instagram story.

“Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society and SoCal Fire Fund – organizations providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters,...

2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting time for fans of comic books and iconic heroes like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the 1980s and 1990s. Fueled by growing nostalgia for that era, comic publishers are pulling out all the stops to satisfy the public’s demand, reviving and reimagining beloved legacy titles from decades past.

Few publishers are better poised to capitalize on nostalgia culture than Disney's Marvel Comics. With a vast library of iconic IPs, including Spider-Man, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, and X-Men, crafted by trailblazing writers and artists, Marvel's influence is ubiquitous. But Idw's latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot by writer Jason Aaron and a variety of artists is challenging Marvel's place at the top of comics.

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It's rare to find adult comic book fans – the same enthusiasts driving the genre's nostalgia movement – whose formative years weren't shaped by Marvel in some way.

Leonardo DiCaprio risked his life to save his dogs on set (Photo Credit – Facebook)

In a wild BTS story, Leonardo DiCaprio dived headfirst into a frozen lake to save his two chaotic rescue Huskies. Now, DiCaprio’s dogs weren’t just any furry companions. According to director Adam McKay and costar Jonah Hill, they were absolute tornadoes.

So wild, in fact, Hill would text DiCaprio photos of the destruction they caused to the furniture on set. But things took a serious turn when one of the Huskies fell into the frozen lake. DiCaprio didn’t think twice. “And then I went in. I didn’t understand what you do at a frozen lake,” he confessed. Enter Leo, freezing his butt off, doing what any dog dad would do—jumping in to save the day.

But here’s the kicker: as soon as DiCaprio managed to get one dog out of the icy water,...

Just five months after it debuted on a different streaming service, the universally acclaimed Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is now available to watch on Netflix. During the production of 2023’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were tasked with developing a streaming series to further develop this new Ninja Turtles universe. In its 12-episode first season, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles serves to bridge the gap between Mutant Mayhem’s origin story and the film’s much-anticipated upcoming sequel.

After becoming beloved heroes by saving New York City from the wrath of Superfly at the end of Mutant Mayhem, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are still trying to figure out how to balance their heroics with their lives as regular teenagers attending high school. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first premiered on Paramount+ on August 9, 2024, but,...

Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti enjoyed some family time amid the holidays.

On Thursday night (December 27), the 50-year-old Oscar winner and the 26-year-old model grabbed a bite to eat with Vittoria‘s family in Los Angeles.

The notoriously private couple managed to largely stay under the radar during their night out with loved ones.

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Leonardo was casually dressed in dark pants and a jacket. He wore a black baseball cap pulled low over his face and completed his outfit with a mask.

Vittoria looked stylish in wide-legged jeans, which she paired with a brown sweater and jacket.

The couple was not photographed together and appeared to enter the restaurant separately in an attempt to avoid photographers.

Did you know that Leonardo recently celebrated his 50th birthday with a star-studded bash? Check out who was on the guestlist!

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Christmas is over but the season remains steady. Hanukah is underway and the gift-giving continues. It's the time of year that elicits the most generosity and with that, the hopeful optimism that comes with such acts. For one to give, one has to receive and as kids, we all hoped that, be it Christmas or Hanukah, Kwanza, or another winter holiday, that we would get the gifts we wanted.

As a long-time Star Trek fan, being a kid brought all sorts of hopes. Hopes that we'd get the one thing that we wanted more than anything. With the holiday seasons in full effect, we thought it'd be fun to look back at some of the gifts we wanted more than anything.

So with that, let's look back at five of the gifts we, as young Star Trek fans, hoped would be gifted to us during the early winter season.

Star...

Ahead of a planned April 2025 release, the official accounts for The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom today revealed a character-focused trailer for the upcoming fantasy romance anime, featuring four new cast announcements (character romanizations unconfirmed): Reyhart Parnacorta voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Yukari in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Lina voiced by Sora Tokui (Akari in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Leonardo voiced by Ken Narita (Sesshomaru in InuYasha ) Himari voiced by Kanna Nakamura (Alicia in I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ) Reyhart / Shinnosuke Tachibana Lina / Sora Tokui Leonardo / Ken Narita Himari / Kanna Nakamura Previously confirmed cast members include: Philia voiced by Yui Ishikawa (2B in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Mia Adenauer voiced by Kaede Hondo (Yuna in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) Oswald Parnacorta voiced by Takuya Sato (Dino in Delico's Nursery ) Julius Ziltonia voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword...

On Monday 2 December 2024, BBC Two broadcasts Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty!

Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty” promises to take viewers on a captivating journey into the world of Renaissance Florence. Set against the backdrop of the late 15th century, this episode focuses on two of history’s most renowned artists, Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci. Both artists face challenges as they seek work and try to please the powerful patrons of their time.

In this episode, the audience will see how Michelangelo and Leonardo navigate the competitive art scene in Florence. The city is known for its wealth, trade, and artistic talent, making it a vibrant but challenging environment for artists. As they struggle to secure commissions, viewers will witness the tension and rivalry that often arises between these two creative giants.

The episode will delve into the complexities of patronage during the Renaissance.

Kate Winslet was almost Viola in Shakespeare In Love (Photo Credit – Instagram/Jio Cinema)

Yes, Kate Winslet passed on the iconic role that went on to win Gwyneth Paltrow an Oscar. Weird, right? Let’s dive into this Hollywood “what if” moment. After Titanic made her an international sensation, Kate was swimming in high-profile offers. Enter Shakespeare in Love. The script was sharp, the cast was stacked, and the role of Viola was proper in her wheelhouse. But nope, Kate wasn’t buying it. Even though she admitted she “got it completely” after reading the script, she still turned it down. What gives?

John Madden, the director, recalled meeting with her and thinking she was all in. “She was ecstatic about it,” he said. But just a week later, Kate was singing a different tune. “I don’t think I can,” she told him. So, Paltrow swooped in, and the rest is history—Oscar,...

When someone hears the words "ninja" and "turtles," what usually springs to mind is the silly, comical team of reptilian brothers known worldwide as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. These brothers -- Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo -- came to the minds of creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman in 1983. Drawing inspiration from ninja characters they had seen in Frank Miller comics such as Daredevil and Ronin, Laird and Eastman sketched various images of ninja turtles. Soon after the Tmnt comics came out, they became a huge success.

With the success of the comic came the original animated Saturday morning cartoon in 1987, which gave voices to the characters. Likewise, the success of this TV series led to the first live-action movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in 1990, a box office smash hit. Since then, there has been a myriad of Tmnt movies and TV series that each attempted to capture the...

Ken Burns achieved a milestone this month with his two-part four-hour “Leonardo da Vinci” documentary: It’s the first time he’s ever made a film about a non-American subject.

In a new interview with NY1 show “The Rush Hour,” Burns talked a bit about how much of a kinship he feels with Leonardo. Despite the artist and scientist living 500 hundred years ago, he’s a startlingly contemporary figure. In fact, Burns thinks he and Leonardo would share a profession if Leonardo was alive and working today.

“The scary thing is, I think he’d be a filmmaker,” Burns said. “You look at the last supper, and you think it’s a frozen moment. It’s not. It’s a frozen six or seven moments. And there seems to be movement implicit in some of the paintings, including ‘The Mona Lisa’ and ‘The Virgin in the Rocks’ and ‘The Virgin...

Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' iconic designs are adored by all fans of the Heroes in a Half Shell, but their crossover into Naruto's universe gives Leonardo a redesign that puts his original look to shame. The Tmnt's fearless leader is sure to turn heads now that he's procured the ultimate ninja upgrade, elevating him to true shinobi status.

In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 written by Caleb Goellner, with art by Hendry Prasetya the Ninja Turtles engage in a heated battle against Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura Leonardo targets Sasuke in this thrilling ninja clash, and as he fights, he shows off an eye-catching new costume and mask.

Leonardo's new design in this crossover is already a strong contender for his best outfit of all time, enhancing him with combat-ready gear that adheres to his trademark blue color scheme,...

The premiere of “Leonardo da Vinci” is set to captivate audiences on November 18, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on PBS. The first episode, titled “The Disciple of Experience,” introduces viewers to the early life of one of history’s greatest artists. Set in the vibrant city of Florence, the episode showcases Leonardo’s journey as he trains to become an artist and craftsman.

As the story unfolds, audiences will witness Leonardo’s dedication to mastering his craft. The bustling streets of Florence provide a rich backdrop, filled with the sights and sounds of the Renaissance. This setting highlights not only Leonardo’s artistic ambitions but also the cultural and intellectual climate of the time.

In a significant turn, the episode also takes viewers to Milan, where Leonardo embarks on a monumental project: painting the iconic fresco of the Last Supper. This moment marks a pivotal point in his career, showcasing his talent and vision.

Here’s why the Brazilian President blamed Leonardo DiCaprio (Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video)

Imagine this: Leonardo DiCaprio, the eco-warrior of Hollywood, accused of bankrolling fire-raisers in the Amazon. Yes, Leonardo is the guy who gave us The Revenant and pretty much every other environmental PSA you can think of. In a head-scratching twist, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro went live on Facebook in late 2019. He aimed Leo and his deep pockets, bizarrely claiming, “DiCaprio, you’re collaborating with the burning of the Amazon.” I’m just casually tossing out that accusation with zero proof. But why? And what was even happening here?

Let’s rewind. In 2019, the Amazon rainforest was burning unprecedentedly, with smoke thick enough to catch global attention. Since he took office, Bolsonaro, a staunch promoter of “economic development” in the Amazon, had already been facing criticism for surging deforestation numbers. The situation was heating up, and Bolsonaro...

The heroes in a half-shell try the roguelite genre on for size in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. Super Evil Megacorp's new port features enough smart ideas and frisky combat to go toe-to-toe with Tmnt's best games, even while its unimaginative permanent upgrades and currency-grinding endgame could have used a post-mobile facelift. PC players have been walled off from Tmnt: Splintered Fate until now, but the game is ultimately worth the wait, especially for longtime Turtles fans.

Originally releasing as an Apple Arcade exclusive (and eventually appearing on Nintendo Switch earlier this year), action roguelite Tmnt: Splintered Fate finds the foursome fighting their way through the periodic table of street brawler environments - sewers, docks, streets, rooftops - to rescue Splinter from a mysterious unearthly threat. Some excellent comic art, dialogue, and recognizable voices help bring the game's characters to life, delivering a genuine-feeling Tmnt experience that never...

This is an important week for Marvel, DC, and Image/Sybound Comics. Each has a No. 1 issue or a new story in a current run. This article will break them down with other comics you may want to grab. Let’s start with the pick of the week.

Yesterday may have been Wonder Woman day...but how about Wonder Woman Week!

It's a pleasure to be spending so much time with such an inspirational character ♥️

I hope you'll enjoy Absolute Wonder Woman #1 when it releases tomorrow!!!! pic.twitter.com/1vVv7xOZ6d

— Hayden Sherman (@Cleanlined) October 22, 2024Absolute Wonder Woman No. 1 (pick of the week)Writer: Kelly ThompsonArtist: Hayden Sherman

If you buy one comic book this week, it should be Absolute Woman. First, writer Kelly Thompson doesn’t miss. Her story about a Wonder Woman raised in Darkseid’s hellish world will be something you’ll never forget. Second, Hayden...

The 19-year-old protagonist of Giovanni Tortorici’s ‘Diciannove’ – Leonardo Gravina, reminded me quite a lot of myself from that age. He has next-to-none self-awareness and a bloated self-esteem. Just out of his adolescence and technically an adult, he considers the world his oyster. Much like Julie from ‘The Worst Person in the World’, he tries different modes of education as if they are tempting dishes on a restaurant menu! Of course, he has no baggage of responsibilities weighing on his shoulders. He can be who he wants – at least he feels like he can.

In Tortorici’s loosely autobiographical film, co-produced by Luca Guadagnino, he looks inward into the chaotic journey he went through to find a sense of mental stability and experience growth. In his film, we meet Leonardo, leaving his hometown of Palermo and stepping into London to study economics. He resides with his older sister and her friend.

Diciannove is a 2024 debut film from Italian-American director Giovanni Tortorici. It tells the story of Leonardo, a shy 19-year-old living in Palermo, Sicily. As Leonardo prepares to leave home to study abroad, he feels uncertainty about his future and where he truly belongs. Though he plans to live with his sister in London and study business, something deeper calls to him.

Tortorici takes us inside Leonardo’s mind with experimental filmic techniques that match his protagonist’s restless thoughts. Abrupt cuts and zooms transport us to new places in Leonardo’s journey of self-discovery. Through it all, newcomer Manfredi Marini brings nuanced vulnerability to the role.

Leonardo’s path is anything but straightforward. Business school doesn’t feel right, so he impulsively moves to Siena to study literature instead. Yet connecting with others proves difficult as he marches to his own beat. As strange interests and confusing desires emerge, Leonardo...

Jack Kirby himself couldn’t dream up a crew more colorful than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Emerging from the sewers of NYC, these half-shelled heroes stand up for what’s right no matter the odds.

In their latest adventure, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and Leonardo take on an all-new cast of characters in a journey stretching the entire island of Manhattan.

Right from the opening scene, Mutants Unleashed sweeps us back into the grimy streets and alleyways that shape this brave band of brothers. We once again join their fight to keep the peace between humans and mutants in a world that’s never seen anything quite like them. But unexpected troubles are brewing, and it’ll take everything in the Turtles’ arsenal to root out the causes.

Over the course of many nights and days, our review aims to explore every facet of this fresh take on the Tmnt saga.

Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti have wrapped up their world travels and are spending time at home in new York City right now.

The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actor and the 26-year-old model were spotted on a bike ride around town on Saturday afternoon (October 12) in New York City.

The couple was joined by a family member while riding on CitiBikes that they rented for the afternoon.

Vittoria was recently participating in fashion shows held during the international fashion weeks. She met up with Leo in Rome in early October after wrapping Paris Fashion Week and they were spotted out for dinner with their parents!

If you were unaware, Leonardo and Vittoria have been romantically linked since August 2023. Since then, they’ve spent a lot of time together, although they have not yet made a red carpet debut. Earlier this year, there were rumors that they were engaged, which have since been proven untrue.

The most effective cinematic happy endings often come at the tail end of a moving watch. While romantic comedies and family films may leave viewers yearning for a simpler world, the more dramatic offerings remind audiences that even the most trying moments in life can lead to joy and security.

From It's a Wonderful Life to Manchester by the Sea, an ending can alter the tone of the entire story. Whether it be a story of historical tragedy or a simple journey of heartbreak, the endings that remain in the mind years after they're done keep the complexity of life alive.

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