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Michael Madsen, the iconic Hollywood star who died July 3, 2025, ending a career filled with memorable action and crime thrillers like ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill,’ may have saved his most surprising and revealing role for one of his last. In ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ an independent feature film shot last year, he played Brian Fenton, a college professor desperately trying to prop up a failing career, steer a wayward son away from drugs and personal ruin, and come to grips with his own mysterious father’s descent into dementia.

Watching Madsen on set in ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ writer/producer Daniel Blake Smith suggested that Madsen was tapping into his own troubled life—laced with alcoholism, chaotic marriages, and the loss of his 26-year-old son to suicide in 2022. “His own sister, actress Virginia Madsen,” Smith observed, “called him ’thunder and velvet… mischief wrapped in tenderness.’ Well, nowhere was that emotional complexity more vividly on...

The first trailer for Mr. Wonderful is here, featuring the late actor Michael Madsen in one of his final leading roles. The Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star died on July 3, 2025, at the age of 67, sending Hollywood into mourning. The last time fans saw him on-screen prior to his passing was in the Civil War-set thriller Resurrection Road, though he had numerous other projects in development at the time of his death. One of those was the indie drama Mr. Wonderful, which sees Madsen deliver a profoundly nuanced and emotional performance in a rarely seen role.

Madsen takes the lead role in Mr. Wonderful, portraying a jaded college professor by the name of Brian Fenton. The actor ditches his signature on-screen tough guy persona, cemented by his role as Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, for a much more raw and vulnerable performance. The trailer sees his character...

Michael Madsen‘s final leading role is preparing to make the festival rounds as fans, friends and loved ones mourn his passing.

After the actor died July 3 of heart failure at 67, the trailer for Mr. Wonderful reveals a glimpse at Madsen’s emotional performance in the indie drama from director Mark David. Watch it below.

Madsen plays Brian Fenton, a college professor desperately trying to prop up a failing career and steer a wayward son away from drugs and personal ruin, while coming to grips with his own mysterious father’s descent into dementia.

David, who previously worked as Dp on several films with Madsen, remembered the actor as “a really sweet guy, warm, funny and such a powerhouse on screen,” adding: “I believed every word he said on camera. I wanted to make more movies with him.”

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Actor Michael Madsen’s cause of death was confirmed to be heart failure, according to his manager, Ron Smith.

Madsen’s cardiologist told NBC Los Angeles that his heart played a role in his death, which Smith confirmed.

“The doctor’s report is accurate that he died from heart failure,” Smith said. He added that “heart disease and alcoholism” were factors as well.

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Madsen was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu on July 3. An autopsy won’t be conducted because his doctor signed off on the ruling.

Madsen, who starred in films such as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill Volume Two and Thelma & Louise, has had his death mourned by many.

“We’re not mourning a public figure. We’re not mourning a myth — but flesh and blood and ferocious heart,” Madsen’s sister, Virginia Madsen, said. “Who stormed through life loud,...

The wildly diverse worlds of Star Trek and Quentin Tarantino’s arguably best film, Pulp Fiction, overlapped during the run of Star Trek: Picard. That’s when Amanda Plummer, who played Honey Bunny in Pulp Fiction, portrayed Picard’s season 3’s main antagonist, Vadic. Plummer, the daughter of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country co-star Christopher Plummer, appeared in six episodes as the changeling captain of the Shrike.

But a look at a casting memo written by Tarantino in advance of production on Pulp Fiction reveals that several future and past Star Trek figures were at least considered for roles in the writer-director’s film. Tim Roth ultimately starred as Pumpkin, but among those on Tarantino’s list of potential actors for the role was Christian Slater. A massive Star Trek fan and the son of Star Trek VI casting director Mary Jo Slater, Christian cameoed in VI as a...

Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star Michael Madsen sadly died on July 3, 2025, at the age of just 67. While his cause of death was not disclosed at the time, further details about the actor’s passing have now been revealed.

According to a new report via NBC News, Madsen’s doctor has now revealed that “heart failure will be listed as the cause of death” on the actor’s death certificate, " with heart disease and alcoholism named as contributing factors.” The report goes on to state that no autopsy will be carried out “because the cardiologist who was treating Madsen signed the death certificate. The case is considered closed by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, with no foul play indicated, and is listed as a death from natural causes.”

Appearing in more than 300 films and TV shows over a career spanning decades, Michael Madsen is best known for his frequent collaborations with Quentin Tarantino,...

Actor Michael Madsen passed away last week at the age of 67, and now, his cause of death has been confirmed.

If you didn’t see the news, the Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs actor passed away on Thursday (July 3) at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

It was his personal doctor who reportedly confirmed the cause of death.

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His cardiologist shared, via an NBC affiliate, that Michael allegedly died from heart failure. His death is listed as from natural causes, and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has closed the case.

There will be no autopsy performed, as his doctor signed the death certificate.

If you didn’t see, his sister, actress Virginia Madsen, released a statement mourning her brother after his passing.

Our continued thoughts are with Michael‘s loved ones during this time. Rip.

2017's "Get Out" is one of the great feature film debuts in modern history, if not all of filmdom. Jordan Peele, best known up to that time as a comedic writer and performer, shocked the world with a socially-minded horror-thriller about a Black man named Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) who visits the parents of his white girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams) and discovers a terrifying conspiracy. It was a colossal box office hit, won an Oscar, and was recently named the eighth-best film of the 21st century by the New York Times.

Whether you've recently experienced "Get Out" for the first time or have revisited the sunken place on multiple occasions, we've got a collection of similar films to scratch that particular itch. Some are explicit comments on the ills of our world, others are darkly comedic horrors willing to dive into the grotesque, and all will take you on a wild ride.

Virginia Madsen is remembering her late brother and fellow actor, Michael Madsen, who died on Thursday at age 67 from cardiac arrest. The prolific actor was best known for his tough guy roles in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill series.

Virginia paid homage to her brother in a statement shared with Variety. “My brother Michael has left the stage,” she wrote. “He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.

The world lost a true icon yesterday when Michael Madsen passed away at his home in Los Angeles County. Today, Hollywood is mourning the loss of the beloved actor, who touched the lives of so many people both on and off camera, not the least of whom was his younger sister, Virginia Madsen. A legend in her own right, the Candyman and Dune star penned a touching tribute to her late brother, calling him, among other things, a "poet and an outlaw" in an emotional post on social media.

Taking to Instagram following the news of her brother's passing, the younger Madsen shared a photo of her and her brother along with their mother, author and filmmaker Elaine Madsen. "My brother Michael has left the stage," she wrote. "He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother—etched in contradiction,...

Michael Madsen, Hollywood’s grizzled outlaw and Tarantino’s favorite tortured soul, was found dead at his Malibu home Thursday morning. He was 67. The official cause? Cardiac arrest.

Just hours after the Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star’s death, his fractured family — estranged wife DeAnna, sons, grief, and all — descended on the property like a real-life scene from one of his films.

A Dysfunctional Family Reunion

DeAnna Madsen, the estranged wife Michael once accused of driving their son Hudson to suicide, arrived looking dazed and defeated. Max, their 31-year-old son, was spotted consoling her in the driveway — a driveway that, until recently, she’d been legally fighting over. Christian, Madsen’s eldest son from his first marriage, stood silently nearby, shades shielding his grief. The youngest, 19-year-old Luke — cowboy hat and all — emerged from the garage just as the coroner backed into it, a stark image of a teenager...

The man who gave us Mr. Blonde, Budd, Joe Gage, and so much more is no longer with us. On July 03, Michael Madsen passed away at the age of 67, leaving Hollywood and those who loved him in utter shock.

As per a report by The Hollywood Reporter, the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor was found unresponsive by deputies who were responding to a 911 call at his Malibu home. Madsen was pronounced dead at 8:25 Am.

According to his representative at Emr Media Entertainment, Liz Rodriguez, the cause of death was a cardiac attack. She said, “We understand Michael had a cardiac arrest.”

With over 300 acting credits to his name, Madsen is leaving behind a legacy that cannot be replicated. Whether it was his many collaborations with Quentin Tarantino or his ability to easily slip into gritty, dangerous roles, he carved out a niche that was entirely his own.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Michael Madsen, who died Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. He was 67.

The actor, known for his work in many Quentin Tarantino films like Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, was found unresponsive by deputies responding to a 911 call at his home in Malibu. His rep told THR Madsen had “a cardiac arrest.”

Following the news, stars and family took to social media to share tributes to Madsen. His sister and Candyman actress Virginia Madsen posted a photo of them with her mom, writing partly in the caption, “He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark. We’re not mourning a public figure. We’re not mourning a myth — but flesh and blood and ferocious heart.

Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs‘ Michael Madsen sadly passed away at the age of 67, and his representatives have shared a possible cause of death.

If you didn’t see the news, he passed away on Thursday (July 3) at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A rep said, according to Variety, that his cause of death “appeared to be a cardiac arrest.”

His managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith and publicist Liz Rodriguez also released the following statement: “In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films ‘Resurrection Road’, ‘Concessions’ and ‘Cookbook for Southern Housewives,’ and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life. Michael was also preparing to release a new book called ‘Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems’ currently being edited.

Virginia Madsen has paid tribute to her brother Michael Madsen after his sudden death.The 67-year-old actor was pronounced dead at his Malibu home on Thursday (07.03.25) after being found unresponsive and his actress sibling Virginia, 63, remembered her brother in a touching statement.She said in a statement to Variety: “My brother Michael has left the stage,' Virginia said. “He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.'“We’re not mourning a public figure. We’re not mourning a myth - but flesh and blood and ferocious heart. Who stormed through life loud, brilliant, and half on fire. Who leaves us echoes - gruff, brilliant, unrepeatable - half legend, half lullaby.“I'll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him. I’ll miss...

Michael Madsen died July 3 at 67, and his family, co-stars and famous admirers are posting tributes to the Reservoir Dogs star.

His younger sister, Virginia Madsen, posted a heartfelt reaction on Instagram.

“He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw,” she wrote. “I’ll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him. I’ll miss the boy he was before the legend.”

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Vivica A. Fox gave a statement to the New York Post:

“I had the pleasure of working with Michael Madsen on ‘Kill Bill’ & several other films! Michael was a talented man with an Amazing on screen presence! My deepest condolences & prayers to his family. #GoneToSoon #RestInParadise.”

Michael was one of my favorite actors I ever worked with. “The Getaway” was very early in my career and he...

Michael Madsen is being remembered by his Hollywood peers. The actor, who collaborated with Quentin Tarantino ever since his directorial debut “Reservoir Dogs,” died at age 67 after suffering from a cardiac arrest.

Madsen’s team confirmed his death to IndieWire, stating that he had been found unresponsive at his Malibu home. Madsen starred in both “Kill Bill” films, “The Hateful Eight,” and “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood,” and almost appeared in “Pulp Fiction” as Vincent Vega, the character that was later played by John Travolta. Outside of his work with Tarantino, Madsen acted in “Donnie Brasco,” “The Natural,” “The Doors,” “Thelma & Louise,” “Die Another Day,” “Sin City,” “Boarding Gate,” and “Free Willy,” among many other films. His representatives cited that he had more projects in the works, too.

“Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many. […] In the last two...

Michael Madsen, the actor famous for playing tough and intense roles in Quentin Tarantino’s movies like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, has died at 67. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said deputies found him unresponsive at his Malibu home early Thursday morning after someone called 911.

He was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. His representative, Liz Rodriguez from Emr Media Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter that Michael passed away due to cardiac arrest.

Madsen had a long career and was known for bringing strong, memorable characters to the screen. Besides Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, he appeared in other Tarantino films like The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Over the years, he also acted in movies like WarGames, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Sin City. IMDb lists over 340 acting credits for him.

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Michael Madsen, the actor known for his tough guy roles in Quentin Tarantino’s films like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, has died. He was 67. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, he was found unresponsive at his home in Malibu early Thursday morning after a 911 call.

He was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. His rep, Liz Rodriguez from Emr Media Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter that he died from cardiac arrest.

Madsen had a long career in Hollywood, playing intense characters that left a mark on audiences. He starred in some of Tarantino’s most famous movies like The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

He also acted in films like WarGames, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Sin City. Over the years, he collected more than 340 acting credits, according to IMDb.

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Virginia Madsen is mourning the death of her brother, Michael Madsen, who tragically passed at the age of 67 on Thursday (July 3).

In a statement to Variety, the 63-year-old actress said, “My brother Michael has left the stage. He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.”

Keep reading to find out more…

“We’re not mourning a public figure. We’re not mourning a myth — but flesh and blood and ferocious heart. Who stormed through life loud, brilliant, and half on fire. Who leaves us echoes — gruff, brilliant, unrepeatable — half legend, half lullaby,” she added.

Virginia then said, “I’ll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him. I’ll miss the boy he was before the legend; I miss my big brother. Thank you...

Virginia Madsen is mourning the loss of her brother and fellow actor, Michael Madsen. The “Kill Bill” and “Reservoir Dogs” star died at 67 years old from what appeared to be a cardiac arrest, according to his representatives. Virginia is Michael’s younger sister. The two supported each other’s acting careers over the years and often showed up on the red carpet for each other’s premieres.

“My brother Michael has left the stage,” Virginia wrote in a statement to Variety. “He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.”

“We’re not mourning a public figure,” she continued. “We’re not mourning a myth — but flesh and blood and ferocious heart. Who stormed through life loud, brilliant, and half on fire. Who leaves us echoes — gruff, brilliant,...

Michael Madsen is dead at the age of 67 from cardiac arrest, IndieWire has confirmed. He was found unresponsive July 3 in his Malibu home. The prolific character actor was best known for his decades-spanning collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, appearing in the director’s “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill,” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

One of the finest character actors of the past 40 years, Madsen instantly grabbed viewers’ attention in any scene he was in, with his trademark husky drawl. He was a scene-stealer without ever chewing the scenery, always embodying various degrees of laconic. Born in Chicago in 1957, and the brother of fellow screen star Virginia Madsen, he nonetheless embodied traits filmgoers would identify more with that of a cowboy, and he often wore a 10-gallon hat, bolo tie, and sunglasses when appearing on the red carpet.

“In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work...

Michael Madsen, the prolific actor best known for playing tough guys in Quentin Tarantino films like Reservoir Dogs and the Kill Bill series, has died at the age of 67.

Madsen’s reps confirmed the actor’s death to Variety, adding that he died Thursday morning from cardiac arrest in Malibu, California.

“In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life.

Michael Madsen, the actor whose performances in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood were the cornerstones of a prolific Hollywood career that also included a key role in Donnie Brasco, died Thursday morning of an apparent cardiac arrest at his Malibu home, his managers and publicist confirmed to Deadline.

Deputies responded to the actor’s home after a 911 call early Thursday. Madsen was pronounced dead there.

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The following statement was released by Madsen’s managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith and publicist Liz Rodriguez: “In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life. Michael was also preparing to...

Michael Madsen, one of the greatest tough-guy actors of his generation and a favorite collaborator of director Quentin Tarantino, has passed away. According to THR, the 67-year-old actor was found unresponsive at his Malibu home following a 911 call. Cardiac arrest is suspected.

Madsen was a cinematic legend, especially for his work with Tarantino. He was perhaps the director’s most beloved recurring actor, appearing in Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight, and most recently in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Even before his breakout role in Reservoir Dogs, Madsen had made a name for himself as a reliable character actor, with early appearances in WarGames (including a memorable opening scene opposite the late John Spencer), The Natural, and Thelma & Louise, in which he played Susan Sarandon’s quiet, soft-spoken love interest.

It was, of course, his role as the sadistic Vic Vega—aka Mr. Blonde—in Reservoir Dogs...

Exclusive: Australian actor Levi Miller (Kraven the Hunter) has joined the cast of Bloodaxe, Prime Video’s drama created, written, and exec produced by Vikings creator Michael Hirst and his son, Horatio Hirst, sources tell Deadline.

Reps for Amazon MGM Studios declined to comment. Miller will play Haakon the Good, the younger half-brother of Viking Erik Bloodaxe, played by Xavier Molyneux. We were first to tell you about his casting and that of female lead Jessica Madsen, who plays Bloodaxe’s wife Gunnhild, aka the Mother of Kings.

Bloodaxe follows Erik Bloodaxe, one of history’s most famous Norse raiders, and his formidable wife, Gunnhild as they fight for the throne of Norway. In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler,...

1997 marked the establishment of Matt Damon as a household name. His greatest accomplishment of that year, of course, is the beloved Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote with Ben Affleck and co-starred in with Affleck and Robin Williams, catapulting him to immediate success. However, less than a month prior, he got the chance to be the leading man in The Rainmaker, an adaptation of John Grisham's 1995 novel of the same name, written and directed by The Godfather mastermind Francis Ford Coppola. In the context of Damon's career, the legal drama largely exists in the shadow of the titanic roles that came after, from The Departed to Ocean's Eleven, The Martian, and beyond. Starting on July 1, though, viewers will have a chance to revisit the acclaimed film on Paramount+.

The Rainmaker pairs Damon up with Danny DeVito in one of the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star's rare dramatic roles.

Long before Denis Villeneuve brought his version of Frank Herbert’s Dune to the big screen, iconic director David Lynch took fans to Arrakis with his take in 1984, with Kyle MacLachlanas PaulAtreides. While the movie has its own history of multiple cuts and Lynch disowning the film because of the studio’s interference, with time, it has developed a cult following. Now the movie is getting a 4K and Blu-ray Sandbox release.

The four-disc set comes in a fitting limited-edition packaging that features a tempered glass liquid sand panel, showcasing the rolling sands of Arrakis and spice melange, moving in front of the iconic poster artwork. It’s certainly a collectible that the movie and the director’s fans would love to have in their collection. The box contains four discs: the movie’s theatrical cuts can be found on both 4K Uhd and Blu-ray, another disc contains the TV version on Blu-ray,...

Australia’s Imprint Films is releasing David Lynch‘s Dune on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray in sandbox packaging. Priced at Aud$199.95 (approximately $130), it’s due out on July 30.

The limited edition packaging features a tempered glass liquid sand panel, displaying the rolling sands of Arrakis and hints of spice melange, moving in front of the iconic poster artwork. Tilt the panel to watch the sands spill, run your fingers across the sand-like grit-textured surface of the hardbox, turn the foil-stamped text towards the light, and pull out the drawer to dive beneath the dunes.

Based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 influential novel, the 1984 sci-fi film stars Kyle MacLachlan, Patrick Stewart, Brad Dourif, Dean Stockwell, Virginia Madsen, José Ferrer, Sting, Linda Hunt, and Max von Sydow.

The four-disc set includes the theatrical cut on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray, the extended TV version on Blu-ray, and an exclusive extended cut of the 2021 documentary...

Matt Damon is one of the most sought-after stars currently working in Hollywood. The actor was last seen in The Instigators and will be leading Christopher Nolan’s ensemble in The Odyssey. He got his breakthrough with Good Will Hunting, for which he co-wrote the screenplay with Ben Affleck and won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Damon was also nominated for Best Actor, along with Robin Williams, who won the Award for Best Supporting Actor. However, in the same year, Damon starred in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Rainmaker, which has since its release been considered an underrated masterpiece. The legal drama was based on a novel by popular legal thriller writer John Grisham.

Matt Damon gave two memorable performances in the same year, one of which was Good Will Hunting Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting | Credits: Miramax Films

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Bernard Rose's 1992 horror classic "Candyman," an American reimagining of Clive Barker's short story "The Forbidden," was about an ambitious graduate student named Helen (Virginia Madsen) who trekked into Chicago's infamous building project at Cabrini Green to investigate an urban legend that had persisted there. It seems that the denizens believed in a ghostly killer called Candyman who would appear behind you if you said his name five times into a mirror. Helen finds, quite shockingly, that the Candyman (Tony Todd) is very real. He is the vengeful spirit of a murdered Black man, a son of a slave, killed by a white mob after the end of the Civil War. His body was burned on the site of the Cabrini Green projects, and he now haunts those who summon him. 

"Candyman" is utterly terrifying, and the late Tony Todd is excellent in the role. He is menacing and sympathetic in turns.

"Spider-Man" is one of the most popular superheroes of all time, and one that is quite versatile when it comes to adaptations. We've had several "Spider-Man" shows and movies, from live-action to animation and video games, each with a unique take, visual style, and tone. Tom Holland's boyish Peter Parker is vastly different from Jake Johnson's jaded Peter B. Parker and Tobey Maguire's tragic, mopey version of the character (which audiences voted as the single best live-action Peter Parker).

Even in animation, we've seen many different interpretations from voice actors across games, TV, and film, portraying Peter as an older man, a newcomer just getting started with his powers, or an established hero. Though there have been many animated "Spider-Man" TV shows, each with their own fans and defenders, one show is usually left out of the conversation — MTV's "Spider-Man: The New Animated Series."

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Twilight is one of the most popular film franchises on the face of the Earth, and one of the biggest reasons behind its success is the beloved genre – young adult. Based on the extremely popular novel series of the same name by Stephanie Meyer, the film series is set in the small town of Forks, and it follows Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls in love with Edward Cullen, a century-old vampire. Twilight stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, and Jackson Rathbone. So, if you loved the teen romantic drama, fantasy elements, and a compelling story in the Twilight film franchise, here are some similar movies and TV shows you should check out next.

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Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden, Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen, Paris Jackson and Skeet Ulrich are among the latest to join the ensemble cast of Catherine Hardwicke’s “Street Smart.”

Skylar Astin, Sally Struthers and Tyson Ritter have also signed on to the feature, which centers on a group of unhoused young adults in Venice, Calif., and the eccentric characters they interact with.

They join previously announced stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Yara Shahidi, Michael Cimino, Daniel Zovatto, Kaitlyn Kemp, Miles McKenna, Sylvester Powell, Harvey Guillén and pro skateboarder Isiah Hilt. Colleen Camp, Rio Mangini, Bevin Bru and JJ Green board the project in supporting roles.

Hardwicke co-wrote the drama with New York Times best-selling author and screenwriter Nic Sheff, which is said to offer a “gripping” look into the lives of the lively group who “come together with humor and a bit of Robin Hood-style larceny, forging unbreakable bonds and...

Catherine Hardwicke’s new film Street Smart has rounded out its supporting cast with seven actors: Skeet Ulrich (Scream), Paris Jackson (American Horror Stories), Skylar Astin (So Help Me Todd), Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River), Virginia Madsen (Prey for the Devil Sideways), Sally Struthers (All in the Family), Tyson Ritter (Preacher). Production recently concluded in Los Angeles.

The drama feature heralds Hardwicke’s return to her storytelling roots from such past work as Lords of Dogtown and Thirteen, while revisiting her exploration of found-family dynamics in Twilight. She co-wrote Street Smart with New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter Nic Sheff.

Street Smart offers a gripping look into the lives of a lively group of unhoused young adults in the iconic beach town of Venice, CA. They come together with humor and a bit of Robin Hood-style larceny, forging unbreakable bonds and redefining what it means to be a family.

Classic Hollywood star Ingrid Bergman once said, "A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous." The Swedish actress knows a thing or two about the power of a kiss, as she was one half of one of the most iconic kisses in cinematic history when she and Humphrey Bogart starred in "Casablanca." However, as powerful as a kiss can be, sometimes the act of kissing may be a bridge too far for an actor behind a given character.

Regardless of what a script says a character is meant to do, sometimes there are certain things that an actor will refuse to do. For whatever reason, they may decide that they don't want to do their own stunts or have any nude scenes, as tasteful as they might. And there have been plenty of instances where stars have chosen not to participate in kissing scenes as well.

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Jim Carrey’s dive into psychological thrillers may not have been met with universal acclaim, but 18 years after its release, ‘The Number 23’ still has fans talking.

The film, released on February 23, 2007, was directed by Joel Schumacher and starred Carrey alongside Virginia Madsen and Danny Huston. Critics have largely dismissed it, giving it a dismal Rotten Tomatoes score, but a growing number of viewers have embraced it as a cult favorite.

Jim Carrey’s The Number 23: A Forgotten Jem or Just a Guilty Pleasure

Though often overlooked in discussions of Carrey’s best work, some fans argue that ‘The Number 23’ showcases one of his finest dramatic performances, second only to his role in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.’

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Frank Herbert's 1965 "Dune" novel has been a colossal inspiration since its release, encouraging countless other authors and filmmakers. However, for years, a successful movie adaptation proved very hard to get it right. Over five decades later, we have Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" and "Dune: Part Two," satisfying critics, fans, and the Academy.

While we wait for "Dune: Part Three," what's a fan to do? Well, the influences of "Dune" go far and wide, as do the cinematic influences of director Villeneuve. From the movies that were inspired by Herbert's original novel, to other films that capture something of the spirit or style of the story, and even previous attempts at tackling the material, there's a lot of cinema out there to please fans of the young, selectively bred Messiah figure Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), who joins the desert-dwelling Fremen on spice planet Arrakis and quells the feud...

Denis Villeneuve, the sci-fi visionary behind films like Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, and, of course, the modern adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, has paid tribute to David Lynch, his filmmaking colleague and partner in the rocky territory of Dune adaptations.

Lynch, who passed away recently, is credited with the first-ever adaptation of the literary sci-fi classic from 1965. In 1984, the surrealist master brought Duneto the big screen with mixed results. Starring Sting, Kyle MacLachlan, Brad Dourif, Max von Sydow, and Virginia Madsen, among others, the film was a box-office flop. Lynch was famously not happy with the studio's interference and spent decades distancing himself from the film. A few alternate cuts emerged over the years, but none of them matched Lynch's vision enough to make him stand behind the film.

Jump forward 37 years and Villeneuve makes a science fiction epic that checks every item in the list of "things from...

After more than a decade, Final Destination: Bloodlines is bringing its chilling supernatural horror back to the big screen. This sixth installment in the franchise has fans buzzing, with the return of Tony Todd in his iconic role and the promise of more deadly, fate-driven chaos. But despite the excitement, many millennials are still unsure about revisiting the series.

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While the trailer has generated plenty of buzz, there’s one reason some fans are holding back, and it’s deeply tied to their memories of the earlier films.

Why are millennials hesitant to watch Final Destination: Bloodlines?

As the sixth movie in the franchise Final Destination: Bloodlines is set to scare a new generation of viewers, and the first trailer gives us a sneak peek at the thrilling deaths that fans expect. One big part of the excitement is that...

Quick Links The Underwhelming Plot of 'Firewall' Harrison Ford's Average Performance in 'Firewall' What the Critics Had to Say About 'Firewall'

Hollywood legend Harrison Ford has been in the acting game for nearly six decades, with his first appearance dating all the way back to 1966. Throughout the years of his impressive and all-encompassing career, he has starred in numerous iconic film franchises, including Indiana Jones and Star Wars. He has also amassed quite a collection of awards, boasting everything from a People's Choice Award to a Golden Globe. Surprisingly, Ford has not yet won an Oscar, although he was nominated for his role as John Book in Witness. While many of Ford's roles can certainly be deemed Oscar-worthy, the following film is not one of them.

Firewall, directed by Richard Loncraine, is an action thriller that was released back in 2006. The film features Harrison Ford, Virginia Madsen,...

The original Candyman experience is about to slash its way onto another streaming platform.

Per Peacock, the Tony Todd-led 1992 slasher is slated to arrive on the platform in little over a week. Candyman will make its Peacock debut on February 1, alongside a host of other genre fan-favorites, including 30 Days of Night and Marvel's Blade trilogy.

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The most brutal comic book series of all time is officially set to begin filming its live-action, feature length adaptation for the silver screen.

Written and directed by Bernard Rose and based on Clive Barker's short story "The Forbidden," 1992's Candyman starred Virginia Madsen as Helen Lyle, a grad student at the University of Illinois Chicago whose studies in urban legends lead her down the rabbit hole surrounding the film's titular supernatural slasher. Helen's life soon spirals into the dark,...

Kyle MacLachlan has many reasons to celebrate filmmaker David Lynch, and he did just that with an emotional reflection on the passing of the 78-year-old Hollywood icon. Having been, as he said himself, plucked from obscurity to star in Lynch’s “first and last big budget movie,” Dune, and soon after taking on a career defining role as Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks, MacLachlan celebrated an “enigmatic” and “intuitive” man who changed his life. He wrote:

“Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie. He clearly saw something in me that even I didn’t recognize. I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision. What I saw in him was an enigmatic and intuitive man with a creative ocean bursting forth inside of him. He was in touch with...

So, you’ve created a legendary horror icon. What’s next? A sequel, obviously! But not just any sequel. A sequel that would conjure a brand new boogeyman. A sequel that wouldn’t actually feature Candyman at all. Nor the man who brought him to life: Tony Todd. What in the Halloween III am I talking about? You’ll find out in today’s video… what happened to Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh.

Back in the early 90s director Bernard Rose pitched the original Candyman to Propaganda Films producer Steve Golin. Golin had low expectations for the film and was unhappy from start to finish. Especially after viewing the final product. Rose would tell Bloody Disgusting that Golin “actively disliked it”. As is often the case with producers, he changed his tune once the film was a financial success. Golin told Rose, “It’s a great movie! Or… it is...

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

For December 2024, we’re celebrating the end of the year with a stocking full of Strange Holiday TV Specials and Seasonal Midnight Movies.

First, read the Bait: a weird and wonderful pick from any time in film. Then, try the Bite: a breakdown of the movie’s ending, impact, and any other spoilers you’d want.

The Bait: Santa Wouldn’t Touch This House with a 10-Foot Pole

The week between Christmas and New Year can be notoriously sleepy, and when it comes to holiday horror, evil Santa imposters are a dime a dozen. So why not spice up your seasonal viewing with stockings of a different stripe, and slip on the wildly unsettling “Better Watch Out”? Directed by Chris Peckover, this home invasion flick from 2016 sees the masked killer...

It always hurts when one of our legends passes away. Wes Craven, George Romero, and Tobe Hooper were 3 of the big 4 that horror enthusiasts grew up watching. While the movies that came out close to the time of their passing never matched up with their all-time classics, but it was always a shot to the gut when they were suddenly gone. Actors are no different and while Tony Todd has over 240 credits to his name, Daniel Robitaille, The Candyman will always be his most recognizable and terrifying character. The movie was a success and set off a small franchise and larger than life character but who was almost cast as the titular hook wearer and how did Todd feel when he had to pass the torch? Get in front of a mirror and say his name 5 times as we find out what happened to Candyman.

Clive Barker is no stranger...

There's quite a bit of similarity between Frank Herbert's "Dune" series and the "Star Wars" franchise created by George Lucas. Both draw from writer and literature professor Joseph Campbell's idea of "The Hero's Journey" from his book "The Hero with a Thousand Faces," both feature "chosen one" narratives, both have giant toothy worm monsters that live in the desert, and both have lots and lots of sand. Desert planets play a big role in both "Star Wars" and "Dune," and they also contain something the franchises seem to share: spice. 

In both "Star Wars" and "Dune," there is a substance called spice, but are they the same thing? Let's take a deeper look at the spice melange of "Dune" and the illicit substances collectively called spice in "Star Wars" to determine the differences once and for all. 

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Dune's Spice Melange, Explained

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It's no secret that male superheroes dominate the box office. However, there are exceptional female characters who are well worth some solo screen time. It may have taken a bit of time, but female superhero flicks have had major success with audiences, and luckily, there are still more to come.

Despite male superheroes like Superman and Spider-Man hogging the spotlight for some time now, several female superhero movies out there deserve more attention, such as Black Widow and Captain Marvel. Whether movies are led by a female character or a female character has an especially prominent role, they've met increased success and have developed loyal fanbases.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on December 17, 2024: Female superhero movies are thankfully becoming more popular thanks to recent initiatives in the MCU and the Dcu. With female-led films like Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Thunderbolts* on the way, take a look at some of their best predecessors so far.

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Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s time to see brilliant classic movies, but if you are not in the mood to see Home Alone or Jingle All the Way for a millionth and want to see some adult movies. We at CinemaBlind have prepared a list of 11 best R-rated Christmas movies you can check out.

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Violent Night is a Christmas action comedy film directed by Tommy Wirkola from a screenplay co-written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller. The 2022 film follows Santa Claus as he comes across a wealthy family’s compound, where an elite team of mercenaries has kidnapped the family on Christmas Eve. Violent Night stars David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, and Beverly D’Angelo.

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Earlier this week, MPTF's fundraising telethon for entertainment industry members in need returned for its third year, raising $810,770 and exceeding the original goal of $750K.

Rob Morrow, Tom Bergeron and Lisa Loeb attend MPTF's Lights, Camera, Take Action! Telethon

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Lights, Camera, Take Action! aired live on Ktla (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on Sunday, December 8, with presenting sponsors City National Bank and UCLA Health leading the charge on the philanthropic endeavor. Yvette Nicole Brown and Tom Bergeron returned as hosts and served as two of the producers for this uplifting, entertaining evening of stories, songs, and celebrities. Ktla’s Dayna Devon returned to host the live Celebrity Lounge, and Tiffany Smith hosted the Tote Board throughout the evening.

During the telethon, co-host Tom Bergeron said, “We have met so many amazing people who both serve at MPTF and are served by MPTF.