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Stephen J. Cannell created or co-created a whole lot of popular TV shows, including The Rockford Files, The A-Team, Renegade, The Greatest American Hero, 21 Jump Street, and The Commish. Somewhere in the mix was the crime drama series Wiseguy, which Cannell co-created with Frank Lupo. That show aired on CBS for a total of 75 episodes over four seasons, running from 1987 to the end of 1990… and industry scooper Jeff Sneider of TheInSneider.com hears that it’s getting a feature film revival, with Jonathan Banks (who is best known these days for playing hitman and fixer Mike Ehrmantraut on Breaking Bad) on board to reprise his role from the original series!

Sneider’s sources inform him that The Pope’s Exorcist producers Sophie Cassidy and Jeff Katz are joining forces with Stephen J. Cannell Productions to bring the Wiseguy movie to the screen. In case you need a refresher, the...

Battlefield 6 might be the comeback that we’ve waited all this time for. The latest leaks suggest that EA and Dice are taking a serious shot at the battle royale market. According to recent datamines from Battlefield Labs, we might see a new free-to-play mode, reportedly developed by Ripple Effect.

This mode will reportedly include many of the genre’s signature features, such as solo and squad-based matches, an armor system, loot rarity, and a shrinking zone. And we know exactly what Dice and EA are planning with this.

What are EA and Dice cooking up with this? | Image Credit: Dice

A free-to-play battle royale mode will put it in direct competition with Call of Duty: Warzone.

Battlefield 6 is coming in hot with this new leak

To make sure that Battlefield 6 isn’t a disappointment like the previous game in the franchise, Dice made Battlefield Labs, an invite-only testing program...

Since its release on March 13, 2025, Long Bright River has been one of the most popular shows Peacock. Based on the book of the same name by Liz Moore, Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Amanda Seyfried stars as police officer Mickey Fitzpatrick, who patrols her hometown neighborhood in Philadelphia. Suddenly, she finds herself unraveling a mystery.

Not only does she look out for the young female sex workers in her neighborhood, but she also keeps an eye on her estranged sister Kacey. As more and more of the women turn up dead under suspicious circumstances, she worries when she can't locate Kacey. As Mickey pieces the puzzle together, it's a thrilling yet heartbreaking ride until the final reveal.

Because Long Bright River has been designated as a limited series, there's unlikely to be a season 2. But that doesn't mean there aren't more gripping mystery and thriller series out there...

Since the 1980s, Dennis Quaid has been one of Hollywood's most talented stars, leading everything from science fiction to thriller movies. The actor is at his best in more lighthearted and relatable roles, which have endeared him to generations of moviegoers as a great, average Joe-style performer. That has been reflected through his many roles, leading some of the best blockbusters and best-written films of the last forty years.

Quaid's career includes a variety of movies from different genres, but the actor is best known for his common sense, wholesome and relatable all-American characters. Quaid's endlessly optimistic persona shines through in virtually every movie in which he stars, making him especially suited to family movies. From epic disaster blockbusters to heartfelt dramas, Quaid continues to be one of the most compelling stars of his generation.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on February 22, 2025: Dennis Quaid is still as relevant as...

On January 31st, fans of movie gangster Al Pacino can look forward to one of his most iconic films, Scarface, landing on a new streaming platform.

Say hello to Scarface as it arrives on Prime Video on January 31st. While Scarface was recently made available to stream on Netflix, it is not available in all countries. The American crime drama released December 9th, 1983, was technically a remake of a much older film, Scarface (1932). Scarface (1983) is one of Pacino's best-known films and sits at a 79% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Related Scarface Reboot Gets Grim Update From Director Luca Guadagnino

Luca Guadagnino shares an unfortunate update on his Scarface reboot.

Directed by Brian De Palma, also known for his work on Carrie and the first Mission Impossible, Scarface stars Pacino as Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee turned Miami drug lord. After killing one of Fidel Castro’s men in a...

Exclusive: Dark comedy-thriller Boris Is Dead has added Steven Bauer (Scarface), Chris Mulkey (Twin Peaks), Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Thomas Dekker (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives) and father/son duo Martin Kove (Cobra Kai) and Jesse Kove (Cobra Kai).

Also joining the indie movie are Traci Lords (Blade), James Duval (Donnie Darko), Mark Rolston (The Departed), Mindy Sterling (Austin Powers), Richard Riehle (Office Space), Hannah Masi (The Illegal) and Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead).

As we revealed earlier this month, Dane Cook (Good Luck Chuck) and Hana Mae Lee (The Babysitter: Killer Queen) are leading the film, which is in post-production after shooting in Kansas City, Missouri.

Directed by James Cullen Bressack (Darkness of Man), the film follows a struggling actor, working as a waiter (Cook) who unwittingly becomes involved in a violent heist gone wrong, where his boss – deep in debt – has been stealing from...

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Netflix has the biggest content library of any streaming service, and for that reason, many movies from the past are available on it. So, we thought about all the fans of old brilliant movies that are now characterized as classics and decided to compile a list of the best classic movies on Netflix that you should check out right now.

Scarface Credit – Universal Pictures

Scarface is a crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma from a screenplay by Oliver Stone. Based on the 1930 novel of the same name by Armitage Trail and its 1932 film adaptation, the 1983 film follows Tony Montana and his close friend Manny, who build a ruthless and successful drug empire in Miami. However as Tony’s power grows so do his enemies, but the biggest threat to his empire is his own paranoia. Scarface stars Al Pacino,...

Richard D. James, the Emmy-winning production designer who worked on all but one of the 14 seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager, has died. He was 88.

James died Nov. 11 of complications from an infection at Ut Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, his longtime friend Tom Sanden told The Hollywood Reporter.

For the big screen, the Texas native was art director on Bill Forsyth’s Local Hero (1983), starring Burt Lancaster and Peter Riegert; on Mike Nichols’ Silkwood (1983), starring Meryl Streep, Cher and Kurt Russell; and on Kevin Reynolds’ The Beast of War, starring George Dzundza, Jason Patric and Steven Bauer.

James joined the syndicated Next Generation for its second season (1988-89) and remained through its conclusion in 1994. He then segued to Upn’s Voyager, working on that series for its entire seven-season run (1995-2001).

James received his Emmy (shared with longtime collaborator Jim Mees) in 1990 for his...

The 1980s wasn’t just a decade, it was the cinematic revolution that gave us teased hair, neon clothes, and some of the most unforgettable movies ever made. It was a time when movies gave us stories that became timeless and the characters felt like old friends with memorable one-liners. From John Hughes’ high school comedies to Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi flicks, a world without ‘80s movies is almost unimaginable. Today. The classical tales of the ‘80s are embedded in our pop culture, reflected in everything from today’s biggest blockbusters to late-night comedies.

A still from The Shining (Credits- Warner Bros)

Although the modern cinema has better CGI spectacles than the 80’s tales, these films come with hitting nostalgia. They made the audience feel, laugh, gasp, and cheer, and they still do. There are plenty of movies from the ‘80s that have something unique to offer. Whether you’re...

In the history of crime dramas, Breaking Bad can definitely be in the top ten with its antagonist Walter White leading the way with his gruesome crimes. Brought to life by the talented Vince Gilligan, it stars actor Bryan Cranston as the lead and presents the story of how a high school teacher turned into a meth kingpin.

Bob Odenkirk and Lavell Crawford in Better Call Saul (2015) | Credits: AMC

Gilligan and Cranston got a lot of acclaim for their work on the project, but one controversy erupted by Lavell Crawford brought a lot of negative publicity for the show. Crawford went on a full-on homophobic rant, that the creator might have not dreamed of in a million years.

Lavell Crawford Stirred Up a Huge Controversy With His Homophobic Remarks

The Breaking Bad fans might know Lavell Crawford as Saul Goldman’s bodyguard turned criminal enforcer, Huell Babineaux. He also reprised...

Al Pacino wishes he had won an Oscar for Scarface. Directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone as a remake of the 1932 film of the same name, and in turn based on the 1930 novel by Armitage Trail, the 1983 crime drama follows Cuban refugee Tony Montana, who arrives in Miami without money during the Mariel boatlift and rises to become a notorious drug kingpin. Al Pacino leads Scarface's cast as Tony Montana alongside Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, Mriam Coln, and F. Murray Abraham.

During a recent interview with BBC Today (via Deadline) promoting his new book Sonny Boy, Al Pacino named Scarface as the movie he wishes he'd won an Oscar for. The actor expressed that he would have been happy just to have been nominated for his role in that film. Read his full comment below:

I would have liked to have...

The 1983 crime drama Scarface, maybe best known for its Say hello to my little friend line uttered by star Al Pacino as Tony Montana, is now streaming on Netflix. The movie, directed by Brian De Palma, with the screenplay by Oliver Stone, is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 79% critic score.

The movie follows Pacinos Montana, a Cuban refugee and ex-con. After spending time in a refugee camp Montana is given a green card along with his friend, Manny Ribera (Steven Bauer), with a catch - that, at the request of Miami drug lord Frank Lopez (Robert Loggia), they murder a former henchman of Cuban President Fidel Castro.

Related This Overlooked Comic Book Movie Is One of Al Pacino's Best Films

Al Pacino stole the show in Dick Tracy but, unfortunately, his performance and the movie's lasting impact were forgotten by most moviegoers.

Scarface also stars Michelle Pfeiffer as...

Widely regarded as one of the greatest gangster movies of the '80s, Scarface has been celebrated for years and constantly referenced in pop culture, thanks to its stylish violence, characterization, and skin-crawling immediacy. It is a remake of Howard Hawks 1932 pre-code crime movie of the same name, which was in turn based on Armitage Trails similarly titled novel. The original film was inspired by Al Capone, who had a scar on his face, hence the title. But rather than chart the same path, the remake took a different path by focusing on a Cuban immigrant who becomes Miamis top gangster.

Scarface Release Date December 9, 1983Director Brian De PalmaCast Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, Miriam ColonRuntime 170Main Genre Crime

Unlike other critically acclaimed gangster movies, Scarface didnt sweep the Oscars or rule the box office. It was initially so hated that Brian de Palma...

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Banshee is an action crime thriller drama series created by Jonathan Tropper and David Schickler. The Cinemax series follows the story of Lucas Hood, a former thief as he is released from prison after 15 years and soon assumes the identity of a murdered sheriff and goes to the small town of Banshee in Pennsylvania Amish country, where his former partner in crime has made a life for herself. Banshee stars Antony Starr, Ivana Miličević, Ulrich Thomsen, Frankie Faison, Hoon Lee, Rus Blackwell, Matt Servitto, Demetrius Grosse, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Ryann Shane, Daniel Ross Owens, and Lili Simmons. So, if you loved Banshee’s thrilling story, brutal action, and compelling characters, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Justified is a neo-Western action crime drama series developed by Graham Yost.

ngel Salazar, who starred in Scarface alongside Al Pacino, has sadly passed away at the age of 68. Salazar starred in Brian De Palmas hit 1983 gangster film as Chi-Chi, friend and sidekick to Pacinos Tony Montana. Beginning his career in 1979, Salazar was also an accomplished comedian, co-starring with Tom Hanks in the 1988 comedy film, Punchline.

Per Deadline, Salazar died peacefully over the weekend, and while the exact cause of death is unknown at this time, Ann Wingsong Salazars longtime friend and rep told TMZ that the actor had been suffering from "heart issues." He was found dead in his bed Sunday morning while visiting a friend in Brooklyn.

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*Availability in US Release Date December 9, 1983Director Brian De PalmaCast Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, Miriam ColonMain Genre Crime

Beginning his career with the 1979 film Boulevard Nights, Salazar would go on to...

Ángel Salazar, the actor best known as Al Pacino’s trusted sidekick “Chi Chi” in the 1983 film Scarface, has died. Salazar passed away in his sleep at a friend’s home in Brooklyn, NY Sunday, his rep and longtime friend Ann Wingsong confirmed to TMZ. He was 68.

A cause of death was not revealed, but Wingsong told the publication Salazar suffered from heart issues.

Salazar collected more than 50 acting credits over the course of his 45-year career, but it was his role as Chi Chi, Tony Montana’s (Pacino) devoted henchman in the Brian de Palma-directed Scarface for which he is best remembered. One of the more memorable scenes is the “chainsaw” scene where he saved Tony’s life. He starred alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, F. Murray Abraham, Robert Loggia and Mark Margolis in the film, written by Oliver Stone.

He went on to co-star with Tom Hanks...

God’s Country Song on Great American Pure Flix [Image Great American Family]

Fans of Great American Family’s drama movies can look forward to these five new, original movies coming in August 2024. Airing on the company’s streaming network, Pure Flix, the following is a brief plot description and casting news for the new upcoming movies according to the press release.

1. God’s Country Song God’s Country Song on Great American Pure Flix [Image Great American Family]

Starring: Justin Gaston, Mariel Hemingway, John Laughlin, Christopher Michael and Justene Alpert

Premiere date: Saturday, August 10, at 8 pm Et/Pt

Plot:

This powerful story is about Noah (Gaston), who is on the verge of becoming the next great star in country music and doesn’t want anything to get in the way of his newfound glory, not even his kids. God’s Country Song is about second chances and leading a purpose-driven life.

2. Nothing is Impossible Nothing is Impossible on Great American Pure Flix [Image Great American Family]

Starring: David A.R. White,...

Spangled by stars – Steven Bauer in “My Uncle’s Movie,” Alba Flores in “The Shepherdess,” Larraín regular Alfredo Castro in “Dog Legs,” – the projects brought to Locarno’s networking confab Match Me! underscores the wealth of riches offered by emerging non-English language filmmakers from around the world.

Featuring slates from 36 producers, this year’s lineup also takes in next titles from Matīss Kaža, co-writer of Gints Zilbalodis’ Cannes hit and Annecy multiple winner “Flow,” and Chile’s Oro Films, France’s Wrong Films and the Dominican Republic’s Mentes Fritas Film Production, who backed respectively Argentine genre auteur standout “To Kill the Beast,” Sundance Sundance Jury Prize winner “Animalia” and SXSW Audience Award laureate “Bionico’s Bachata.”

A quick take on 2024’s Match Me! also underscores how how a global arthouse sector is increasingly – and excitingly – ever more mixing it up.

That cuts multiple ways. Doc/fiction titles and genre tropes and blending abound.

In a sterling example of the globalized nature of the international film business, Barcelona-based Cornelius Films, behind Basque Country-set “Negu Hubrilak” and buzzy upcoming stop-motion feature “Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake,” has boarded “My Uncle’s Movie,” a Dominican Republic feature starring “Better Call Saul’s” Steve Bauer.

Now in pre-production and set to shoot in 2024, ““My Uncle’s Movie” (“La Película de Mi Tío”) marks the follow-up of Dominican Natalia Cabral and Catalan Oriol Estrada’s auspicious fiction feature debut “Miriam Lies” (2018) and multi-prized “Una Película Sobre Parejas” (2021). It is Cabral’s first solo directorial outing without Estrada since her 2005 short “DiscoDecada.”

Set to be presented mid-August at Locarno’s networking initiative Match Me!,“My Uncle’s Movie” is now set up as a production of Faula Films, Estrada and Cabral’s label, based between the Dominican Republic and Barcelona; mega filming facility Lantica Studios, whose now sole owner...

After Netflix, Hulu is the streaming service where you find some of the most entertaining shows granted that they are not Hulu originals, but who cares about that? So, just like every month, Hulu is back with a host of great movies and TV shows to add to its ever-expanding digital library. It doesn’t matter if you are in the mood for comedy or drama, this month Hulu has got you covered. So, here are the best new movies and shows coming on Hulu in June 2024.

Clipped Season 1 (June 4)

Clipped is a sports drama series created by Gina Welch. Based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcasts titled The Sterling Affairs by Ramona Shelburne, the FX series takes us behind the scenes of one of the NBA’s most notorious scandals caused by Donald Sterling, the former owner of the LA Clippers. Clippers tells us the story of a dysfunctional basketball...

Our latest look at new and recent books about (or connected to) cinema includes looks at a couple beloved classics (Scarface and The Blues Brothers), a unique photography book by Dune dudes Josh Brolin and Greig Fraser, and a deeply involving account of the life of iconic Warhol superstar Candy Darling. Plus, we’ll run through some noteworthy novels that belong on your summer reading list. The world is yours, friends.

The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface by Glenn Kenny (Hanover Square Press)

If you are a film fan who has read Glenn Kenny’s Made Men, the blood-drenched dive into the making of Goodfellas, there is a good chance it is one of your favorite books. Kenny’s follow-up is a look into the creation and legacy of another ultra-violent classic, Brian De Palma’s Scarface. Unsurprisingly, The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface is damn...

Believe it or not, even the most beloved movies can face initial skepticism from actors. Field of Dreams, a 1989 classic, became more than just a sports movie. It delved into deeper themes like redemption, family, and the importance of pursuing dreams. Despite its universal appeal, Ray Liotta, who played the memorable character “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, wasn’t immediately sold on the story.

Ray Liotta as “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams

At first, the idea of ghosts playing baseball in a cornfield seemed a bit too far-fetched for him. However, he changed his mind and decided to be part of it, thanks to the great friendships he formed with the cast, especially Kevin Costner.

Friendship With Kevin Costner Persuaded Ray Liotta to Reconsider a Flick

Kevin Costner and Ray Liotta in Field of Dreams

Fortunately for fans of the movie, Ray Liotta‘s decision to join Field of Dreams...

Ray Liotta had reservations about the Field of Dreams script, but joined the movie due to a cast including Kevin Costner and Burt Lancaster. Liotta's portrayal of Shoeless Joe adds depth to the film, exploring redemption and family themes beyond baseball. The actor visited the set on his days off just to watch Burt Lancaster work, illustrating the respect and admiration among the cast.

Even though Field of Dreams has etched its way into the hearts of many, Ray Liotta wasn't sold on the idea when he first read the script. Field of Dreams transcends baseball, exploring themes of redemption, family, and the power of dreams. The 1989 movie follows Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) as he embarks on a journey of faith, turning his cornfield into a baseball diamond on the advice of the mysterious Field of Dreams voice. This leap of faith brings forth the ghosts of baseball legends,...

Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal has another 80s classic he'd like to remake.

While speaking with Cbr to promote the new Road House, Gyllenhaal revealed the one other 80s movie he'd like to remake. The actor confirmed that he wants to remake Gleaming the Cube, a drama released in 1989. The film was not a box office success upon release, though it's a movie that has garnered a cult following over the past few decades, with Gyllenhaal clearly among its fans.

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Gleaming the Cube was directed by Graeme Clifford and written by Michael Tolkin. A young Christian Slater stars as a teenage high school student and avid skateboarder named Brian Kelly. When Brian's adopted Vietnamese brother, Vinh (Art Chudabala), gets murdered, the skater takes it upon himself to investigate.

Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner, the leads of Beautiful Wedding, were filled with optimism when we spoke with them about their new sequel. The new movie picks up where Beautiful Disaster left off, with Abby (Gardner) and Travis (Sprouse) in Las Vegas. After a drunken night of celebrating, the two discover they have been married.

Forced to consider the ramifications of their actions, the two head to Mexico with their friends for a honeymoon while trying to figure out what happens next. Abby and Travis go on their own journeys of personal growth, while also coming back together to support each other as they take the leap into married life together.

MovieWeb had the chance to speak with the actors about the sequel, hearing about the growth their characters experience, what audiences can expect from the comedy, and how the cast came together to support each other during filming.

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JustJared.com has an exclusive new clip of Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner‘s new movie!

The two stars reprise their roles from 2023′s Beautiful Disaster for the new sequel titled Beautiful Wedding, which will be released later this week.

In the clip, Virginia gets a juggling lesson from Alex Aiono – which makes Dylan very jealous.

Keep reading to find out more…After angry-eating some grapes, Dylan drops his towel to show off his bare bum before walking off.

Here’s the synopsis for the Beautiful Wedding: “Picking up where Beautiful Disaster left off, Abby (Gardner) and Travis (Sprouse) wake up after a crazy night in Vegas as accidental newlyweds and travel to Mexico for a wild, weird honeymoon – but are they in for another disaster?”

The highly-anticipated sequel also stars Austin North, Libe Barer, Steven Bauer, Alex Aiono, Neil Bishop, Micky Dartford, Jack Hesketh, Declan Laird, Trevor Van Uden,...

Richard Gere and Edward Norton headline the 1996 thriller Primal Fear, which is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK.

Cast your mind back to 1996, assuming you were alive at that time, and not a toddler. This was a time when movie studios – Paramount in particular – were seeking mid-budget thrillers, which had a habit of delivering a very pleasant profit.

In the case of 1996’s Primal Fear, headlined by Richard Gere, the film also unearthed a brand new talent. That’d be Edward Norton, in his first high profile Hollywood role. For taking on the support in what could have been a disposable potboiler, he ended up scoring his first Oscar nomination for the role, and deservedly so.

There’s a lot else to like in the film, too. Gregory Hoblit was directing a bunch of mid-priced films at the time, and we’ve chatted about them and his work,...

The most hated Breaking Bad characters were those whose villainy surpassed Walter White's, while others were seen as distracting from the main story. Characters like Declan and Don Eladio earned the ire of viewers due to their arrogance and slimy behavior. Some fans couldn't get behind Walter White Jr. due to his one-dimensional portrayal and lack of satisfying resolution compared to other characters.

Walter White's shocking arc took him from mild-mannered family man to cold-blooded killer, but he was still not the most hated character in Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad is one of the most acclaimed TV shows of all time, and its cast of characters ranks among the ensembles of the greatest crime sagas ever. Many of its characters have become TV icons, with fans loving them even with their complicated arcs. However, some of the characters are absolutely detested by the show's fanbase, making an interesting collection of...

Better Call Saul won't the the final story told in the Breaking Bad universe if one star of both shows gets his way.

Originally introduced in the second season of Breaking Bad in 2009, Giancarlo Esposito's Gus Fring quickly became one of television history's most iconic villains. The character met his grisly end in a Season 4 episode that aired in 2011, but this would not be the last fans saw of Gus. The owner of Los Pollos Hermanos, who was secretly a powerful drug kingpin, returned for the prequel series Better Call Saul. While on the red carpet at the Primetime Emmy Awards, Esposito spoke with Variety about the possibility of another spinoff series, and the actor made it clear he still really hopes to see a Gus Fring prequel series.

Related Is Breaking Bad's Los Pollos Hermanos a Real Restaurant? Breaking Bad may have seen the end of Gus...

Dylan Sprouse carries Virginia Gardner out of the ocean in the new trailer for their upcoming movie Beautiful Wedding!

The 31-year-old actor and the 28-year-old actress are back as Travis and Abby in the sequel to Beautiful Disaster, which comes from the producers of the After movies.

Learn more and watch the new trailer inside…

Here’s a synopsis: Abby (Gardner) and Travis (Sprouse) wake up after a crazy night in Vegas, confused, hungover and – to their shock – married! So they do what any college-age newlyweds who barely know each other would do: they honeymoon in Mexico with their best friends and family! Is this marriage their destiny, or just another disaster?

Also reprising their roles are Austin North, Libe Barer and Rob Estes, along with Jack Hesketh, Micky Dartford, Declan Laird and Trevor Van Uden as the Maddox brothers, and Neil Bishop as Parker. Joining the cast for the sequel are Alex Aiono,...

"This marriage... is starting off on the wrong foot." Voltage Pictures has unveiled the trailer for Beautiful Wedding, the follow-up sequel to the romantic comedy Beautiful Disaster - which just opened earlier this year. Yes, they've already got the sequel lined up and ready to go. Picking up where Beautiful Disaster left off, Abby and Travis wake up after a crazy night in Vegas as accidental newlyweds and travel to Mexico for a wild, weird honeymoon – but are they in for another disaster? Adapted from the book "A Beautiful Wedding" by Jamie McGuire. In this absurd travel comedy, Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner return as "Trabby" - the ensemble cast includes Austin North, Libe Barer, Steven Bauer, Alex Aiono, Neil Bishop, Micky Dartford, Jack Hesketh, Declan Laird, Rob Estes & Kyle Richards. Have a good time down in Mexico. // Continue Reading ›...

There were many unhappy fans when CBS canceled S.W.A.T. earlier this year after six seasons.

The series ended with plenty of cliffhangers, destined to remain unresolved.

Thankfully, the outpouring from fans paved the way for negotiations to get back underway, and the series secured a seventh -- and final -- season.

Below, TV Fanatic has rounded up everything we know about S.W.A.T. Season 7.

S.W.A.T. Season 7 Renewal Status

Fans of S.W.A.T. were left in shock when CBS canceled the series after six seasons in early May.

At the time, the show was a slam dunk for renewal, but the cancellation likely came down to the constrained economics of broadcast TV.

Blue Bloods' Cancellation is a Stark Reminder of the Constrained Economics of Broadcast TV

Days later, CBS changed course and picked up a seventh and final season.

"We have listened to our viewers and their outpouring of passion for 'S.W.A.T....

By the late 1970s, Brian de Palma had already proven himself to be a talented genre director with his classic films Carrie and Blow Out. But, in 1983, the New Jersey-born filmmaker showed his worth as a more mainstream, world-building talent when he brought the stylish and gritty crime drama Scarface to the big screen.

Written by Oliver Stone and starring Al Pacino as driven-yet-sinister drug lord Tony Montana, Scarface not only left an indelible mark on the film industry, but also made a powerful impact on pop culture as a whole. For nearly 15 years, we've heard murmurings of a potential remake being in the works, with all sorts of Hollywood heavy-hitters from David Yates to the Coen brothers being attached at one point or another.

In late August 2023, Giant Freakin Robot reported that The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal is rumored to be attached as the lead of a Los Angeles-based Scarface movie,...

Directed by Brian De Palma from a screenplay by Oliver Stone, this is among the most famous gangster movies ever made. Of course, Scarface (1983) stars Al Pacino as Tony Montana, with the film chronicling his infamous rise and sudden fall as a drug lord out of Miami. A film of the same name was released several decades before, with Scarface (1932) seeing direction under Howard Hawkes. Despite holding far less name value in today's landscape, the original adaptation his actually held in higher regard. At least, in the eyes of industry pundits.

But nowadays, De Palma's iteration boasts one of the strongest cult statuses out of any film from the 1980s. It's a widely recognized piece, and it remains an essential film in the respective careers of everyone involved. Forty years down the line, even. Its release by De Palma is almost as popular as the plot itself, and the characters that lie within.

Scarface is returning to cinemas for its 40th anniversary, giving fans a chance to see Al Pacino's iconic performance as Tony Montana once again. Search for tickets using the provided link. Fathom Events is not only showing Scarface, but also offering screenings of other iconic films like Christine, The Exorcist, House of 1000 Corpses, and The Birds to celebrate their anniversaries. A Christmas Story is also returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary, allowing fans to enjoy the holiday classic on the big screen once more.

“The world is yours” this fall. Director Brian De Palma’s classic crime drama Scarface is going to war again for its 40th anniversary. Al Pacino’s Tony Montana will rise once more to the position of the powerful drug lord when the film returns to cinemas for a special two-day engagement.

Fathom Events will present screenings of Scarface on Sunday, November 12 and Wednesday,...

Mark Margolis, the journeyman actor who turned in a commanding performance as the vindictive drug runner Hector Salamanca, a man of few words and a bell, on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, has died. He was 83.

Margolis died Thursday at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City following a short illness, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, announced.

A protégé of Stella Adler who did double duty as the legendary acting teacher’s personal assistant, Margolis also stood out as the Bolivian henchman Alberto the Shadow in Brian De Palma’s Scarface (1983); as the gravelly voiced landlord Mr. Shickadance looking for the rent in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); and, from 1998-2003, as the HIV-infected mob boss Antonio Nappa on HBO’s Oz.

The Philadelphia native played an aging math teacher for Darren Aronofsky in Pi (1998), then showed up in the filmmaker’s next five movies:...

Kevin Costner has starred in several films about baseball, and they're all remarkably different. Both "Bull Durham" and "For Love of the Game" combine romance with America's National Pastime, yet the former is a funny, flirtatious romp that parallels the mechanics of the sport with the rituals of human courtship. The latter, on the other hand, is an elegiac melodrama about the things we prioritize in life and just how hard it is to bid farewell to the life you used to have upon reaching a crossroads.

Phil Alden Robinson's classic "Field of Dreams" exists somewhere at the nexus of those two films, merging a baseball fable with a poignant story about regret but with a fantasy twist. The film, which adapts W. P. Kinsella's 1982 book "Shoeless Joe," casts Costner as Ray Kinsella, an everyman who, like other Boomers, was once a child of '60s counter-culturalism. He's...

“The Blacklist” fans! Get ready for an electrifying new episode titled “Wormwood,” set to air on NBC at 8:00 Pm on June 22, 2023.

Find out everything you need to know about the Wormwood episode of The Blacklist, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

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In “Wormwood,” Red finds himself in the midst of a deadly situation when his attempt to mediate a meeting between two rival families goes awry. What starts as a delicate negotiation quickly spirals into chaos, with lives hanging in the balance. As tensions escalate, the situation becomes even more dire when the task force uncovers a connection to an elusive criminal mastermind.

With time running out, the task force must race against the clock to save Red and his associates from a potentially catastrophic fate. As they delve deeper into the intricate web of deception and danger,...

This article contains light spoilers for Better Call Saul season 6.

One of the most artistic scenes in either Better Call Saul or its parent show, Breaking Bad, is the cold open to the sixth season premiere episode. The audience is taken through Saul Goodman’s house in a first person point of view camera angle. A variety of items belonging to Saul throughout his adult life that have been previously seen in the two shows reappear here. From shoes Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) wore when walking at the mall with old ladies during a scheme, to his exotic tie collection, the scene indicates that Saul’s entire life is being escorted out of his house by movers.

The most important item that the camera focuses on is a bottle topper that falls out of a dresser drawer as it’s being lifted onto the moving van. This isn’t any ordinary cap,...

The cast of Brian De Palma's Scarface is as iconic as the movie itself. The 1983 classic tells the rags-to-riches story of Cuban refugee Tony Montana as he builds his drug empire in Miami. Even though the Oliver Stone-written feature takes inspiration from a 1930 novel and Howard Hawks's briefly-banned original 1932 film also called Scarface, De Palma's movie is more than just a crime drama. Tony's aggressive desire to get to the top stands for many immigrants' wishes to achieve their very own American Dream. The larger social context aside, Scarface is also a cult classic for its stylized violence and vibrant costume design.

Scarface also features some iconic quotes like "Say hello to my little friend" and "The eyes, chico. They never lie," which have become pop culture canon. Electronic music veteran Giorgio Moroder's score also continues to be a highlight. Some of the movie's elements haven't aged well,...

The "Dedicated to Max" Better Call Saul Easter egg is a dedication to a character previously introduced on Breaking Bad who holds special significance for Gus Fring. Situated at the center of a small and peaceful Mexican village is a luxuriously out-of-place yet tastefully designed memorial fountain with an inscription that reads “Dedicado A Max” or "Dedicated to Max." Though Better Call Saul gives no explanation as to what this means, clues are laid out in Breaking Bad that reveal more about the character of Gus Fring.

Gus Fring is introduced in Breaking Bad as a brilliant and ruthless drug kingpin who hides in plain sight thanks to his public persona as a successful and charitable business owner. However, Better Call Saul humanizes Gus Fring as the spinoff series dives deeper into his character and shows new aspects of her personality and motivations. This includes the tribute he has given to the character of Max,...

Ray Donovan may return to screens via Paramount+ once it merges with Showtime. The series, which premiered on Showtime in 2013, ran for seven seasons and 82 total episodes, eventually going off the air in January 2020. The series followed Liev Schreiber as the title character, a fixer who works with many high-profile clients. The ensemble cast of the series, which was created by Ann Biderman, also included Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Steven Bauer, Katherine Moennig, Pooch Hall, Jon Voight, and Susan Sarandon.

Per Variety, Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish recently spoke about the future of Paramount+ - and potentially a Ray Donovan revival - at an investor meeting. The streaming service is reducing the amount of originals they produce, but as part of their impending merger with Showtime, they are focusing on continuing to bring fans some of the most popular series from both platforms. According to Bakish, this could...

Although Better Call Saul brought the story of the Breaking Bad universe to a close, there's still dramatic mileage in a spinoff focused on the early life of Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) that could answer some important questions. Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan has stated that he's moving on to other projects, but would "never say never" to a return to the rich fictional world he and Saul co-creator Peter Gould created (per Variety). Given that both shows are held up as masterpieces of the crime genre, a second Breaking Bad spinoff series would need careful handling.

The stories of Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk), Walter White (Bryan Cranston), and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) may have ended, but there's still one enigma that neither Breaking Bad nor Better Call Saul ever resolved. The pre-Breaking Bad life of Gustavo Fring is an unsolved mystery that would provide enough fresh...

The final episodes of Better Call Saul contained shocking conclusions for many of the show's longest-running characters while also introducing new faces, with David the sommelier (Reed Diamond) being one of the most compelling. While David only appears in one scene of the show, he adds a significant level of detail to one of the most mysterious characters from both Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, aloof crime boss Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). Through a short conversation between the two, viewers were given a rare glimpse inside Fring's mind.

Deception is one of the biggest themes in Better Call Saul, so while it was unsurprising to see Fring have yet another secret, the rapport that he shared with David demanded a deep level of analysis. David is one of many memorable side characters from Better Call Saul who exude the energy of a main character, but the fact that he...

Stephen Colbert, Jennifer Garner, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are among the celebrity names expected at tonight’s White House State Dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron.

The event also is heavy in studio heads and moguls, including Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav, NBCUniversal’s Jeff Shell, Walt Disney’s Dana Walden and Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, along with Jeffrey Katzenberg and CAA’s Bryan Lourd. Also on the guest list is Charles Rivkin, the MPA chairman and former U.S. ambassador to France, and Sarandos’ wife, producer Nicole Avant, the former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.

Other media names include Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, Olivier Knox, Jon Meacham, and other notable non-government, non-politics guests include Apple’s Tim Cook, Anna Wintour and her guest Baz Luhrmann, developer Jeff Worthe, designer Christian Louboutin and Laurene Powell Jobs.

John Batiste, Colbert’s former bandleader, is...

Dylan Sprouse, Virginia Gardner among cast.

Production is underway in the Dominican Republic on Beautiful Wedding, the sequel to Beautiful Disaster with Roger Kumble reprising his director role and Voltage Pictures handling worldwide sales.

Dylan Sprouse (After We Collided), Virginia Gardner, Austin North (Outer Banks), Libe Barer (Sneaky Pete) and Rob Estes (After series) star in the feature which is scheduled to open in international markets on April 5 2023 one week prior to the US release.

Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin), Steven Bauer (Scarface) and Kyle Richards (Halloween franchise) have joined the cast alongside Jack Hesketh, Micky Dartford, Declan Michael Laird...

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Phyllis Carlyle, the onetime casting director who managed the careers of Willem Dafoe, Geena Davis, Melanie Griffith, Andy Garcia and John Malkovich and produced films including Seven and The Accidental Tourist, has died. She was 80.

Carlyle died Sept. 14 in Encino after a battle with lymphoma, friend Toni Greenberg announced.

The daughter of a popular vocalist and orchestra leader in the Big Band era, Carlyle also proved to be invaluable to the likes of Ray Liotta, Benicio del Toro, Danny Boyle, Paul W.S. Anderson, David Caruso, Steven Bauer and Jeremiah Chechik.

“She was my first representative and found me by looking me up in the phone book after seeing me in [the 1981 film] The Loveless,” Dafoe said in a statement. “She was tough and independent. She loved her work, and she did it with chutzpah.”

The Cleveland native was running her own Los Angeles-based Carlyle Casting...

Al Pacino created an urban legend with Tony Montana, and Brian De Palma’s Scarface (1983) is an icon of the gangster film genre; one of an unholy trinity alongside The Godfather (1972) and Goodfellas (1990). But when it premiered in New York, Steven Bauer, who played Manny Ribera in the film, remembers Martin Scorsese turning around halfway through the movie to warn: “You guys are great, but be prepared, because they’re going to hate it in Hollywood. Because it’s about them.”

The same could be said about the original Scarface. Studio filmmakers saw producer Howard Hughes as a rich interloper, bullying his way onto the lot with too many guns blazing. Conversely, Brian De Palma’s Scarface is about excess, and how success depends on it. Oliver Stone’s screenplay for the ‘80s movie used a gangster as an allegory for the Reagan administration’s war on drugs and the capitalistic greed of the era.

Director Kevin Reynolds’ graphic, gritty desert combat movie is about a lost tank in the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. Besides being 98 an unpleasant downer, it now reminds us that we got into the exact same fix just a decade after the Russkis threw in the towel. Cruel Russki soldiers commit atrocities against vengeful Moujahedin resistance, and there’s really nobody to root for. George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer and Stephen Baldwin endure a rough ordeal out in the dirt, hoping for the next war movie breakthrough hit.

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1988 / Color / 1:78 widescreen / 111 min. / Street Date July 27, 2022 / The Beast of War / Available from Imprint / 39.95

Starring: George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer, Stephen Baldwin, Don Harvey, Kabir Bedi, Erick Avari, Haim Gerafi, Shosh Marciano.

Cinematography: Douglas Milsome

Production Designer: Kuli Sander

Art Director: Richard James

Film Editor: Peter Boyle

Original Music: Mark Isham

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Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not watched the eighth episode of “Better Call Saul” Season 6, titled “Point and Shoot.”

After shooting Howard (Patrick Fabian) in the head and holding Saul (Bob Odenkirk) and Kim (Rhea Seehorn) hostage in their own home, Tony Dalton’s terrifying-yet-suave villain Lalo Salamanca has finally died, and at the hands of Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), no less. And in a twisted cherry on top of “Better Call Saul’s” suspenseful Season 6 Part 2 return, it’s revealed that Lalo is buried beneath Gus’ meth super-lab.

Lalo came so close to exposing Gus to the rest of the Salamanca cartel. Very calmly and thoroughly, he explained his plan for Saul to drive to Gus’ house, ring his doorbell and shoot him — all while Lalo is standing over Howard’s dead body. However, Saul convinced him to send Kim instead, saying that she’d be...