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Netflix pulled out all the stops as it unveiled its hotly anticipated limited series “The Leopard,” based on the classic Sicily-set novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, which marks the streamer’s biggest splash in Italy thus far.

On Tuesday, Netflix held a packed press conference in the frescoed ballroom of Rome’s central Hotel Plaza, which was also used to film one of the show’s key scenes. “The Leopard” will formally premiere in Rome on March 3 with a black-tie gala held in the Eternal City’s Opera Theatre before dropping globally on March 5.

The lavish historical tapestry — with elements comparable to “Downton Abbey” or “The Crown” and potential to make a global mark — is a modern take on the sensual Sicilian saga famously adapted into a film by Luchino Visconti starring Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon and Burt Lancaster. The film, now an Italian cinema classic, won the 1963 Palme...

Netflix showed off its sprawling footprint across Europe during its Next on Netflix event, held simultaneously in multiple locations on Jan. 29. Hotly anticipated titles were teased, such as the Omar Sy movie “French Lover,” Italy’s reimagining of the classic novel “The Leopard,” Norwegian action-adventure movie “Troll 2” and Lena Dunham’s upcoming series “Too Much.”

Netflix’s international original content strategy for 2025 looks to bank on flagship IP, big local stars and romance and crime titles, underscoring its foothold in local industries and an ambition to appeal to all demos as well as dive deeper into crowd-pleasing movies.

“French Lover,” which unveiled a first look (above) at the Paris presentation, is a sexy romantic comedy starring Omar Sy, the charismatic French actor of heist show “Lupin,” alongside Sara Giraudeau (“Bernadette”). In the high-concept movie, Sy stars as Abel Camara, the biggest star of the moment, who crosses paths with...

It seems the inherent conservatism of the majority of Asian countries prevailed this year, and there were very few entries that could be described as erotic, even if mildly. We still managed to find a few however, even if most of them come from Japan, the only country who seems at least partially unfased by the aforementioned consumerism, even if the Roman Porno relaunch seems to be somewhat on hiatus at least from Nikkatsu’s side.

In this list, we tried to focus on titles where the erotic is one of the key elements, while trying to stay away from exploitation or soft-porn (S. Korean and Filipino cinema is filled with these btw) for the most part, instead focusing on “regular” movies that simply include this aspect, in order to titillate or even make their comments through it. Without further ado here is the list, in random order. Some films...

There have been several instances where a company was almost saved from bankruptcy due to that one successful project that turned things around. Daniel Craig’s one iconic Bond film was also one such project.

Daniel Craig in a still from No Time to Die | Credits: Eon Productions

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (or MGM) was one of the production houses behind Daniel Craig’s Skyfall but for the company, things were not at the best levels financially. On the brink of bankruptcy, Skyfall director Sam Mendes saw a chance on how he can improve the pre-existing script and make it better.

There was a lot to establish in Skyfall

The Adele song as well as the James Bond film found worldwide fame and critical acclaim when it was released in theaters back in 2012. Skyfall was helmed as one of the finer films in the Bond franchise.

There was a lot going on in...

The movies of 2024 have delivered some truly impressive star-studded casts. Challengers starred Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor. Inside Out 2 featured the voice talents of Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, and Ayo Edebiri. Conclave had an all-star line-up of Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and a scene-stealing Isabella Rossellini.

Dune: Part Two added Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken to an already stacked cast. Gladiator II brought in Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and a hilarious Denzel Washington. 2024 has seen some of the world’s biggest movie stars share the screen.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Tim Burton returned to the world of the macabre this year for the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice. The cast of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice brought back most of the screen legends from the first movie, including Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, and, of course, Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse. But it also...

Moana 2 Box Office (North America): 5th Thursday Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Moana 2 is still on roll as it surpasses The Passion of the Christ and Spider-Man 3 at the US box office. The Disney sequel has experienced a significant jump from last week, following the Christmas on Thursday. Although it has lost hundreds of theatres, it maintains its strong legs. Scroll below for the deets.

The Passion of the Christ was released in 2004, and it was directed by Mel Gibson. The movie featured Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth, Maia Morgenstern as Mary, and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene. It achieved several accolades and new records at the box office, including being the highest-grossing R-rate film in the US. However, Deadpool & Wolverine broke that record this year. The movie collected $370.78 million in the US and $241.27 million overseas. Therefore, the film’s global total is $612.06 million.

According to...

It was George Lazenby who portrayed the role of James Bond in the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Well, we guess that the new British actor who is reportedly in talks for the role of James Bond… might not like it too much.

Tom Hardy was rumored to be the next James Bond | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Actors are humans and humans are highly opinionated about specific things. Although this isn’t confirmed, the next actor that is going to portray the role of James Bond in the upcoming films, is not a fan of the UK monarchy!

Tom Hardy is probably not the next James Bond

When the world needed him the most, veteran actor Daniel Craig hopped on the role of James Bond back in 2006 with the iconic film Casino Royale. Although it took some time to adjust, the world fell in love with this Bond as well.

Director Sam Mendes is widely credited with revitalizing the James Bond franchise. The British filmmaker helmed two of the five movies starring Daniel Craig as the popular super spy. As a result, Mendes updated several iconic elements of the franchise, including the treatment and depiction of Bond girls.

Sam Mendes directed 2012’s Skyfall (Credits: Eon Productions).

In an interview, Mendes talked about working with actress Bérénice Marlohe on the movie, who played the role of Sévérine. Mendes revealed how Marlohe was cast for the part and why she was perfect for a modern Bond girl, placing her above the likes of Eva Green and Monica Bellucci. Here is what Mendes had to say about Marlohe’s role in Skyfall.

Skyfall director Sam Mendes explained what makes Bérénice Marlohe the perfect Bond girl

Sam Mendes directed the 2012 spy film Skyfall, which is the third installment in the Bond franchise to star...

The world of Beetlejuice is packed with colorful and interesting characters, but there’s one who was introduced in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice who would make for an amazing spinoff that I would totally watch. Tim Burton surprised its audience with a sequel to his 1988 hit Beetlejuice, over thirty years after the first movie’s release. Appropriately titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the movie reunites viewers with Lydia (Winona Ryder) and Delia Deetz (Catherine O’Hara), who return to Winter River with Lydia’s partner, Rory (Justin Theroux), and her estranged daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), after Charles Deetz’s death.

Back in Winter River, Astrid is tricked and taken into the Neitherworld, so Lydia has no choice but to summon Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) for help. The bio-exorcist agrees to help her, but at a big price, while also hiding from his vengeful ex-wife, Delores (Monica Bellucci). In addition to the surviving Deetzes, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice introduces...

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a fitting reunion with the title bio-exorcist, but its ending raises many questions as part of it is a dream, but the rest is real. Tim Burton isn’t a filmmaker known for making sequels to his works, so it was a pleasant surprise when he announced a sequel to Beetlejuice, with him returning as director. Set over 30 years after the events of the first movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice reunites the audience with Lydia (Winona Ryder) and Delia Deetz (Catherine O’Hara), who return to Winter River after Charles Deetz’s death.

Accompanying Lydia and Delia is Lydia’s estranged teenage daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega), who is struggling to cope with the death of her father, Richard. When Astrid is tricked into the Netherworld, Lydia has no choice but to summon Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to help her rescue Astrid, which he agrees to but at a big price. Beetlejuice...

Oscar-winning actor Brad Pitt’s name pops up in the opening credits of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which may have caused some confusion as to what his role was in the 2024 horror-comedy. The cast and crew of Beetlejuice 2 saw three major returning actors alongside an exciting ensemble of new, high-profile faces joining Tim Burton’s spooky fantasy world. While icons Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara made up the returning cast, Burton also recruited long-established and newer stars like Willem Dafoe, Danny DeVito, Monica Bellucci, and Jenna Ortega to augment Beetlejuice’s living world and afterlife.

Of course, there were some hidden surprises for Beetlejuice 2’s new and returning characters. For instance, Tim Burton himself has a cameo in Beetlejuice 2 as the voice of Baby Betelgeuse, with original character Charles Deetz also returning with new uncredited actors portraying and voicing him. On the other hand, a notable actor...

Tim Burton’s movies are usually made with much love, care, and attention to detail which several directors do not usually show. However, his latest flick may have made a complete mess of things.

A still from Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice (1988) | Credits: The Geffen Company

Ghouls, long faces, comedy, and equal amounts of horror usually create a Tim Burton film. His latest flick Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (or simply Beetlejuice 2) was a chaotic mess of all of these things, but somewhere, something was missing.

Tim Burton Failed To Explain One Thing in Beetlejuice 2

It was 1988 when Tim Burton released the iconic film Beetlejuice. Starring Michael Keaton in the role of Beetlejuice alongside Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and several others.

Not all characters were brought back for the sequel | Credits: The Geffen Company

Although it took several years, the world eventually got a sequel to this highly acclaimed movie in...

For its starriest edition to date, the Marrakech Film Festival did more than rolling out the red carpet: it opened the doors to Palace Badi, a 16th-century iconic landmark, for an epic dinner offered by Hm Mohammed VI and hosted by Hrh Prince Moulay Rachid, accompanied by his wife, Princess Lalla Oum Keltoum.

The gala evening kicked off with salutations as Marrakech Festival jury president Luca Guadagnino and fellow jurors, Jacob Elordi, Andrew Garfield and Virginie Efira, as well as honorary guests such as Tim Burton, Monica Bellucci, Sean Penn, David Cronenberg, Justine Triet, Justin Kurzel, Francois Ozon, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and Marie-Ange Luciani were introduced to Hrh Moulay Rachid and Princess Lalla OumKeltoum one by one.

The festival’s director, Melita Toscan du Plantier, was standing by the Prince and introduced each person to him, although he seemed to know them all. Though Mohammed VI created the festival 21 years ago,...

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice takes Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and the title character (played by Michael Keaton) on a new adventure through the afterlife and the world of the living, but it copies many things from the first movie. Tim Burton isn’t a filmmaker known for making sequels to his movies, so it was a huge but pleasant surprise when he returned to direct Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 36 years after the release of the first movie. Back in 1988, Burton introduced the world to chaotic bio-exorcist Beetlejuice, teenager Lydia Deetz, and Adam (Alec Baldwin) and Barbara Maitland (Geena Davis), who die but don’t cross over.

When the Deetzes move into the Maitlands’ home in Winter River, the Maitlands do what they can to scare them out of the house but fail – however, they bond with Lydia, the only one who can see them. The Maitlands summon Beetlejuice for help, but he only unleashes...

Moana 2 Box Office (Worldwide): Beats Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Moana 2 has been in the theatres for a few more days over a week, and it has already been moving past the global collections of the top 10 biggest films of the year. It has now surpassed Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’s worldwide collections to move one step closer to the top 5. Its next target is Venom: The Last Dance. Scroll below for the deets.

Beetlejuice 2 was released in early September and is among the most successful movies of the year list. It is also a sequel to the first film, which came out in 1988 and was directed by Tim Burton. The gothic horror had an ensemble cast comprising Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe. It was made on an estimated budget of $100 million.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice collected a solid $111.00 million on its...

Our top pick this week, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” may not seem like an Academy Awards contender at first glance, but our predictions indicate it’s likely to earn a nomination for Best Makeup & Hairstyling. It’s quite an achievement turning Michael Keaton into the freaky “bio-exorcist” Betelgeuse.

Tim Burton returns to direct this nearly 40-years-in-the-making sequel, which reunites original film stars Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara and adds Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, and Burton’s “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega. This time, Lydia (Ryder) agrees to marry Betelegeuse in order to enter the Netherworld and save her daughter Astrid (Ortega). It’s a darkly whimsical sequel that’s Burton’s best film in a decade, and it’s now available on Max.

Here are some other movies to stream this weekend:

“Smile 2”: This blockbuster sequel is one of the highest-grossing horror movies of the year. Widely considered...

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now available to stream exclusively on Max as of Friday, December 6th.

An American Sign Language (Asl) version of the film is also available to stream on Max in the U.S. and Europe, along with a Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras) version in Brazil.

Arriving 36 years after Tim Burton’s original Beetlejuice film, the sequel reunites original cast members Michael Keaton (playing Mr. Juice himself), Winona Ryder (Lydia), and Catherine O’Hara (Delia) — plus new additions Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe (ghost detective Wolf Jackson), Monica Bellucci (Beetlejuice’s wife), and more.

In the film, Ortega’s Astrid doesn’t seem to care for her mother too much, nor does she believe in ghosts — that is, until she stumbles upon the model of Winter River and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. Lydia then calls on an old friend to save her daughter.

Monica Bellucci is an icon in more ways than one. Turning from a model into an actress is not a small feat. However, she managed to do it and took it a step further, even being taken seriously in the field. She has had a great influence on the portrayal of women on screen, having starred in masterpieces like Malèna and Irréversible, which are at times so realistic that it is uncomfortable.

Monica Bellucci in The Passion of The Christ | Credit: Newmarket Films

It would seem that the actress also frequently practices what she preaches, constantly being a role model to more than just her fans. In fact, Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey once confessed that Bellucci had a huge influence on how she approached her professional life and the people she interacted with.

Lena Headey Was Tormented by a Co-star

Lena Headey once gave an interview with Carla Gugino for Interview Magazine,...

The case of Gal Gadot is quite a peculiar one. The actress has starred in several well-respected and successful projects, ranging from the Fast and the Furious franchise to The Red Notice, and, most famously, playing the role of Wonder Woman in the DC Universe.

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman | Warner Bros. Pictures

Despite all of her success and fame, there has been a recent wave of fans criticizing her acting skills. Easily being traced back to her 2023 film, Heart of Stone, Gadot has suddenly found herself being questioned about the fame that she possesses.

While some would think that such criticism would eventually fade away, the latest trailer for Disney’s Snow White film may showcase a bigger problem for the actress.

Gal Gadot Could Not Convince Fans This Time

For years now, Gal Gadot has been one of the most well-known actresses in Hollywood. She has seen plenty...

Stars: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Santiago Cabrera, Burn Gorman | Written by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar | Directed by Tim Burton

There’s a great scene in 1993’s classic time-loop comedy Groundhog Day, where Bill Murray’s character experiences a near-perfect day with Andie MacDowell’s Rita, but messes up right at the end, missing his chance to kiss her. On his next loop, he tries to recreate their perfect day for a second chance and fails miserably because all his efforts feel forced and desperate. That’s pretty much what it feels like to watch Tim Burton’s long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel, which tries extremely hard to remind you why you loved the original 1988 movie, but ends up feeling like an incoherent mess, frantically shouting, “Remember this bit? What about this bit?”

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice joins the characters 36 years after the events of the first movie.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has revealed to Gold Derby its awards submissions strategy for the 2025 Oscars and other upcoming kudos. Directed by Tim Burton, this highly anticipated sequel to 1988’s “Beetlejuice” opened on Sept. 6, 2024, and was able to cross the $100 million mark in the U.S. within only three days. He truly is the ghost with the most!

The Warner Bros. movie takes place more than three decades after the first installment, with Michael Keaton‘s titular demon once again antagonizing the Deetz family, including Winona Ryder‘s Lydia and Catherine O’Hara‘s Delia. This time around, there are new characters in the form of Jenna Ortega‘s Astrid (the daughter of Lydia), Monica Bellucci‘s Delores Laferve (the ex-wife of Beetlejuice), Justin Theroux‘s Rory (the boyfriend of Lydia), Arthur Conti‘s Jeremy Frazier (Astrid’s new love interest), and Willem Dafoe‘s Wolf Jackson (an Afterlife detective).

Keaton and Ryder...

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Box Office (North America): Ends Its Domestic Run( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has reportedly ended its domestic box office run after over 80 days. The film emerged as one of Tim Burton’s highest-grossing films despite being a sequel to a film released 36 years before. It had its share of struggles; WB was reluctant to make it a theatrical release. Its budget was also lowered by almost $50 million, and yet after all that, it became a commercial success at the box office. Scroll below for the deets.

The Og cast, comprising Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, reprised their roles alongside an ensemble of new cast, including Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, and Arthur Conti. The gothic horror comedy had an estimated budget of $100 million and has raked in a consequential amount more than that. It received positive reviews from the critics, and on the Rotten Tomatoes platform,...

Luca Guadagnino,head of the competition jury at theMarrakech International Film Festival (Fifm), reflected on his North African roots at the opening night ceremony on November 29.

The Challengers and Queer director spoke in French and told the audience inside the Salle des Ministres about his Algerian mother, who grew up in Casablanca. “She considered herself half Moroccan,” the Italian filmmaker said, adding he would also like to consider himself half Moroccan, to the delight of the audience.

“Long live Morocco, long live Marrakech, long live cinema,” Guadagnino declared, officially opening this year’s festival.

Glamour is back in Marrakech for...

Viewers can watch all of the Matrix movies online. It has been 20 years since The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions both hit theaters in 2003, and for most of that time, many were convinced another entry in the film franchise would never be made. Yet, the world of the Matrix was always there, waiting to be re-entered with The Matrix Resurrections in 2021.

As divisive as both prior Matrix sequels were, it's fair to say that the expectations and hype going into The Matrix Resurrections were still high, with those who loved the original movie hoping for the franchise to be redeemed. Back along for the ride were Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss, reprising Neo and Trinity, respectively, although Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is taking over as Morpheus. The original trilogy was already a fairly dense story undertaking, but fans who want to relive the entire quartet they can stream the Matrix movies at home,...

Tim Burton has addressed the prospect of reuniting with his frequent muse Johnny Depp in a new movie. The iconic director, whose debut feature was 1985's Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, has used the Pirates of the Caribbean star in many of his productions, generally playing exaggerated characters that require a great deal of makeup. The eight-movie roster of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton collaborations includes 1990's Edward Scissorhands, 2010's Alice in Wonderland, 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 1994's Ed Wood, and 2007's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, though Burton has not directed Depp since 2012's Dark Shadows.

Tim Burton recently spoke with IndieWire on the red carpet at the Marrakech International Film Festival. When discussing the prospect of working with Depp again, he stated that he does not start a project with the intention of working with any particular actor, instead using actors to fit the needs of the story.

Sean Penn has had it with people being politically correct.

The Oscar-winning actor made an impassioned plea for people “to be as politically incorrect as their heart desires,” while being honored with an award on Saturday during a glitzy gala night at Morocco’s Marrakech Film Festival, where guests included Luca Guadagnino, Monica Bellucci, Tim Burton, Justin Kurzel, Jeff Nichols, Alfonso Cuarón and Walter Salles.

“For those of you with any familiarity with me and what has been my life, you’ll understand that I don’t often miss the opportunity to say an opinion,” Penn said.

“And I have one [opportunity to do so] tonight in celebration of this incredible group of people that this festival brings together,” he added.

Penn went on to reference the so-called Munk Debate about political correctness held in 2018 between British multi-hyphenate Stephen Fry and clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson in Toronto.

“Stephen Fry was giving a kind of...

Outspoken actor and director Sean Penn made a call for people to ditch political correctness and truly embrace diversity in thought and action as he received a career honor at the Marrakech Film Festival on Saturday evening.

Italian actor Valeria Golino, who has been close to Penn ever since appearing in his 1991 directorial feature debut The Indian Runner, presented the Oscar winner with the award.

The ceremony was attended by a raft of cinema heavyweights including this year’s festival jury president Luca Guadagnino, Alfonso Cuarón, Walter Salles, Monica Bellucci, Tim Burton, Justin Kurzel, Jeff Nichols, and Cannes Film Festival President Iris Knobloch among others.

“For those of you with any familiarity with me, and what has been my life, you will understand that I don’t often miss the opportunity to say an opinion, and I have one tonight in celebration of this incredible group of people that this festival brings together,...

One of the best horror comedies of this year is scheduled to make its streaming debut on Max this December. We're talking about a movie that people were patiently waiting on for over 30 years. Have you figured it out yet? Yes, it's the highly anticipated sequel to Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Max has set its streaming release date for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. It will then reportedly have its on-air debut on HBO the following day.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was released in theaters back in September. After a successful theatrical run, ultimately grossing $451.1 million worldwide against a $100 million budget, the horror-comedy will finally be available for people to watch at home via streaming. It's already currently available to rent or purchase on digital platforms such as Fandango at Home, Google Play, or Apple TV+.

(L-r) Catherine O’Hara as Delia, Jenna Ortega as Astrid, Winona Ryder as Lydia, and Justin Theroux as Rory in Warner Bros.

Justin Kurzel’s neo-Nazi thriller The Order opened the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival on Friday evening, with the director jetting over from Australia where he recently wrapped WWII drama The Narrow Road to the Deep North with Jacob Elordi.

Kurzel told Deadline that the Moroccan festival had been a special place for him ever since he made the 24-hour trip from Australia in 2011 to compete with first feature, true crime drama Snowtown, which won the jury prize and best actor for Daniel Henshall.

“The French distributor pleaded for me to come. It’s a long away… she said, ‘You better come… the festival will change you.’ I did… and just the city, it’s really quite magical. It was the first time I was with first-time filmmakers, so I was able to establish a bit of a posse, a bit of tribe,” he said.

Kurzel was joined by AGC boss Stuart Ford,...

Francis Ford Coppola faced one of his biggest failures this year with his aspirational yet risky epic sci-fi movie. Megalopolis presents the Catilinarian conspiracy in an alternate setting of a 21st Century New York stylized as the new Rome, but it failed to impress.

The movie may have the backing of talented stars like Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Shia Labeouf, and others, but it didn’t help ease the boredom felt by the viewers. The epic made on a budget of $136 million not only tanked at the box office, but also made audiences yawn when they tried to watch it till the end.

The extravagant concept that made people weary Adam Driver in Megalopolis | Credits: Lionsgate Films

Megalopolis was a huge risk from the beginning, not only was the sci-fi movie inspired by a real-life historic event but it was also made using the maker’s hard-earned money. Francis Ford Coppola,...

It’s showtime! On Max. Or, it will be soon. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to director Tim Burton’s 1988 classic Beetlejuice (watch it Here) and a project that was originally expected to receive a straight-to-streaming release, reached theatres back in September (you can read our review at This Link), and it managed to rack up over $450 million at the global box office. PVOD and physical media releases followed, and now Deadline has confirmed that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will be streaming on the Max service as of December 6th. It will then debut on HBO linear on Saturday, December 7 at 6:10 p.m. Et.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was in development hell for decades before it finally got made. In 1990, Jonathan Gems was hired to write a sequel that was going to be titled Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Burton considered having Daniel Waters rewrite that script, Pamela Norris did rewrite it, and Warner Bros....

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Max is ready with an entertainment-packed December this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of Max’s brilliant original crime comedy series Bookie and also a new original epic DC series Creature Commandos. Just like every month, Max is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 5 new movies and TV shows coming to Max in December 2024.

Creature Commandos Season 1 (December 5) Credit – Max

Creature Commandos is an upcoming adult animated superhero action series created by James Gunn. Based on the characters from DC Comics, the upcoming Max series is the first series in the DC Universe and it revolves around a group of black ops team consisting of literal imprisoned monsters who fight against the threats facing the United States. Creature Commandos’ voice cast includes Steve Agee,...

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s long-awaited follow-up to his classic 1988 supernatural comedy Beetlejuice, will begin streaming exclusively on Max on December 6, debuting on HBO linear on Saturday, December 7 at 6:10 p.m. Et.

The film’s HBO/Max debut comes following a triumphant September theatrical launch that saw it gross over $451 million worldwide. On the domestic front, it’s the second highest-grossing film of Burton’s career, at a take exceeding $294M.

Reteaming Burton with original cast members Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara and Michael Keaton, the sequel picks up with Lydia Deetz (Ryder) as an adult still haunted by experiences earlier in life with the mischievous ghost, Betelgeuse (Keaton). Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it...

After making $450 million at the worldwide box office and proving that the property is still very much beloved, Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now available on VOD as well as 4K Blu-ray at home. And it’s headed to streaming next month via Max.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice begins streaming exclusively on Max on December 6, 2024.

Michael Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder (Stranger Things) as Lydia Deetz and Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek) as Delia Deetz, with new cast members Justin Theroux (The Last Jedi), Monica Bellucci (Spectre), and Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon) in his film debut, with Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (Poor Things).

Burton, a genre unto himself, directs from a screenplay by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Wednesday), story by Gough & Millar and Seth Grahame-Smith (The Lego® Batman Movie...

Warner Bros. Pictures’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will make its global streaming debut on Friday, December 6, exclusively on Max. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, December 7, at 6:10 p.m. Et.

Oscar-nominated, singular creative visionary Tim Burton and Oscar nominee and star Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award–winning film Beetlejuice.

An American Sign Language (Asl) version of the hit film will also be available to stream on Max in the U.S. and Europe, along with a Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras) version in Brazil. Produced by the Max Accessibility Team in partnership with Deluxe (Asl) and Iguale (Libras), the Asl version of the film is performed by Sophia Morales, a Deaf individual who gained popularity through her engaging Asl interpretations of popular songs on social media.

The Libras version is performed by Andrey Baptista. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in Asl and Libras...

The television release date for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has been revealed. The 2024 hit is a legacy sequel to the 1988 horror-comedy and reteams original director Tim Burton with stars Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Michael Keaton alongside an incoming cast that includes Burton's Wednesday collaborator Jenna Ortega. It follows the Deetz family mourning the loss of their patriarch, in the process having several run-ins with beings from the afterlife. The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice box office ballooned to $451.1 million over the course of its theatrical run, making it the eighth highest-grossing movie of the year worldwide at the time of writing.

Warner Bros. Pictures has previously announced that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will begin streaming on Max on Friday, December 6. American Sign Language (Asl) and Lngua Brasileira De Sinais (Libras) versions of the movie will be available to stream, performed by Sophia Morales and Andrey Baptista respectively. However, they have now additionally confirmed that...

Tim Burton’s scary good sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” will soon haunt your house from your home screen.

The long awaited sequel is coming to Max on Dec. 6 after it released in theaters in September. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” did well at the box office, where it opened to $110 million domestically, which was the second highest debut in September ever. In total, it made more than $450 million at the global box office.

After 36 years, the return of the 1988 Halloween fan-favorite brought back the vindictively hilarious loverboy ghost, Beetlejuice, played by Michael Keaton; the gothic queen herself, Lydia Deetz, played by Winona Ryder; and Catherine O’Hara as Lydia’s stepmom Delia Deetz.

The sequel also introduced new faces like Jenna Ortega, who plays Astrid, the third generation of Deetz women; Monica Bellucci, who plays Beetlejuice’s ex-wife Delores; Willem Dafoe as the charmingly helpless Wolf Jackson; Arthur Conti as the boy-next-door, Jeremy Frazie; and an appearance by Danny Devito,...

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in December. The Max December 2024 lineup includes HBO Originals Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North, Nature of the Crime, and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Also coming are Max Originals Creature Commandos, Fast Friends, Rose Matafeo: On and On and On, and Bookie Season 2, as well as the Warner Bros. Pictures releases Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Juror #2. The latter will launch with a collection of courtroom dramas, comedies, and documentaries, along with Clint Eastwood classics.

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Hard Knocks: In Season With The AFC North (HBO Original Sports Documentary Series)

Debuts December 3. New episodes will premiere weekly on subsequent Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January.

For the first time ever, television’s most acclaimed sports...

For its upcoming edition, the Marrakech Film Festival is pulling out all the stops.

After a more subdued edition last year due to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the effects of a disastrous earthquake, the event — which has close ties with the crème de la crème of global auteurs — can boast a talent roster on the scale of top international festivals such as Cannes or Venice for its 21st iteration, set to run Nov. 29 to Dec. 7 in the ancient Moroccan city.

Big names set to make the trek to Morocco include Sean Penn, Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci, Alfonso Cuarón, Justine Triet, Ava DuVernay and David Cronenberg. Luca Guadagnino is presiding over the competition jury, which includes hotshot actors Jacob Elordi and Andrew Garfield.

Below, Variety speaks with the fest’s artistic director Rémi Bonhomme – a former driving force behind Cannes’ Critics Week – about how he pulled it off and...

From Keanu Reeves to Laurence Fishburne, the cast of The Matrix trilogy is full of great movie stars who made unforgettable icons out of their characters. The Wachowskis assembled one of the best movie casts of the 90s when they were putting together their groundbreaking sci-fi actioner, and brought in even more screen legends when they came back to direct the sequels. They recruited actors who were already big names in Hollywood, like Reeves and Fishburne, and they also gave some new actors their big break. Carrie-Anne Moss first gained international attention with her role in The Matrix.

The Matrix almost had a very different cast. Will Smith was approached to play Neo and Sean Connery was approached to play Morpheus. Janet Jackson came close to clinching the role of Trinity, but she had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts. With these original choices in the roles, The Matrix...

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's streaming release date has been revealed.

According to a new video on the streaming service, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is coming to Max on December 6.

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.

Director Tim BurtonRelease Date September 6, 2024Studio(s) Plan B Entertainment, Tim Burton Productions, KatzSmith Productions, Warner Bros. PicturesDistributor(s) Warner Bros. PicturesWriters Larry Wilson, Mike Vukadinovich, Michael McDowell, Seth Grahame-Smith, Alfred Gough, Miles MillarCast Sophie Holland, David Ayres, Jane Leaney, Matthew Lyons, Skylar Park, Liv Spencer, Charlie Hopkinson, Mark Heenehan, Sami Slimane, Nick Kellington, Arthur Conti, Amy Nuttall, Walles Hamonde,...

Following a two-hour masterclass at the Cairo Film Festival, Gaspar Noé spoke with Variety about future genres he’d like to tackle: “The main film genres that really would interest me for a future project are documentary, war film, and horror. Probably I should even try to mix those three genres. I also would like to do a movie with young children, or a movie for children.”

The Argentinian director of “Irreversible” (2002) and “Vortex” (2021) had earlier answered questions from British-Iranian critic Mo Abdi, telling the audience of his sold out event: “Kids are like small adults. When we are kids we are in danger. You are exposed to everything. I’m very attached to kids in life, though I don’t have kids. The relationship you have with kids is direct and playful. I would like to do a movie with little kids. They relate to fragility, they relate to...

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Ott Streaming Release Date Revealed (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton in the titular cast, has finally got its home streaming platform. The gothic horror comedy proved to be a big success at the box office, raking in more than 4X the production budget. It is still earning winning numbers at the box office despite being available on digital platforms. It might end its theatrical run after the big three arrive next Friday, and by the time it starts streaming, scroll below for the details.

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It is the sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 classic Beetlejuice. The film was a breakthrough in his and Keaton’s career as well. The Og star cast included Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, besides Michael Keaton, and they have reprised their roles once again in the sequel. In addition to them, many others have joined the Starcast,...

Jennifer Lopez and Camila Cabello put on a show during the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab anniversary fashion show on Wednesday night (November 13) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The hitmakers performed on the runway during the event, which was hosted at The Venue.

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For the occasion, Jennifer donned a dazzling silver outfit, which she paired with matching booties and a dramatic feathered jacket. Camila opted for a sweet pink moment, wearing thigh-high boots with a coordinating dress that featured a long train.

Other celebrity attendees included the likes of Lori Harvey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Law Roach, Crishelle Lim, Monica Bellucci, Candice Sawnepoel and Adriana Lima. We’ve got photos of all of them in the gallery!

During the show, another singer delivered a very rare performance. An Oscar-winning actress also re-wore one of her most iconic looks during the fashion show.

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It was the year 2002 when iconic Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci donned a gold gown for the role of Cleopatra. Starring in a film titled Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, the film is simply one of the greatest ever made.

Gadot is known for playing Wonder Woman in the Dceu | Credits: DC Films

Before talks of Gal Gadot portraying the role of Cleopatra came to light, Monica Bellucci had already done it decades ago. Even after 2 decades, fans are still admiring the actress and her beauty.

When Monica Bellucci Portrayed The Role of Queen Cleopatra

Credit where credit is due, the French name for the film is actually Astérix et Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre. The 2002 film is a German-French comedy/adventure movie by director Alain Chabat.

Monica Bellucci in Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Credits: Katharina/Renn Productions

Starring a plethora of characters, the film had Christian Clavier and Gérard Depardieu...

Monica Bellucci has been an icon for decades now. However, the past few years have seen a surge in her popularity as her films from decades ago become more and more relevant to recent times. The actress has been praised for perfectly encapsulating the female experience in films like Malèna and Irréversible.

Monica Bellucci in The Passion of The Christ | Credit: 20th Century Fox

Looking at her filmography, one can easily see that she has played many extreme roles. During an interview, the actress talked about why she took such an approach in her career, chalking it up to her past as a model and not being taken seriously because of her looks.

Monica Bellucci—A Product of Pretty Privilege

There is a common trend in society to dismiss the intellect of attractive people. Just because they look a certain way, they are not allowed to be more than their physical characteristics.

Films can be entertaining, but sometimes they can be a bit too much, especially when it comes to drama. Irréversible is a French movie from 2002, and it tells a story so intense that even the lead actress still feels uncomfortable talking about one particular scene.

Still from Irréversible (Credits: Studiocanal)

On top of that, a piece of her costume, which she had kept as a souvenir, ended up having the opposite effect of what she expected. For a long time, Monica Bellucci couldn’t even go near her character’s dress from the film, because wearing it brought back traumatic memories.

Monica Bellucci Could No Longer Touch The Costume From The Movie Irréversible Monica Bellucci in Irréversible (Credits: Studiocanal)

Told in reverse chronological order, Irréversible follows the story of a woman who is violently raped and, alongside her fiancé and ex-boyfriend, embarks on a quest for revenge. Directed by Gaspar Noé,...

Daniel Craig's James Bond romanced a handful of Bond Girls in his five 007 movies, but the most underrated is Dr. Madeleine Swann (La Seydoux). Craig rebooted 007 in 2006's Casino Royale and became the longest-tenured James Bond actor with his final film, 2021's No Time To Die. As James Bond, Craig took the 007 franchise to new heights of box office success and popularity, with 2012's Skyfall grossing over a billion dollars worldwide.

Part of Daniel Craig's reinvention of James Bond was changing Bond Girls for the 21st century. Bond Girls have traditionally been sex objects and eye candy. While often partnering with 007 on his adventures, Bond Girls were also portrayed as sexual playthings for James, who moved onto the next one in each movie. Just as Craig's James Bond movies plumbed his emotional depths and vulnerabilities, his Bond Girls were given more agency and heavily factored into James' growth as a character.

Hollywood has no shortage of action heroes, who, with their thrilling stunts and an unquenchable thirst for action have continued to entertain viewers worldwide. While most might recall actors like Tom Cruise or Keanu Reeves as some of the best action heroes of all time, now-retired actor Bruce Willis is no less than them.

Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) | Credit: Touchstone Pictures

He was even hailed as Hollywood’s leading action hero at one point. Yet, despite being the most sought-after action star at that time, Willis never let go of his down-to-earth and humble nature, as his former co-star Monica Bellucci once revealed.

Monica Bellucci Reveals How Bruce Willis Was Behind His Action Hero Image Bruce Willis and Monica Bellucci in Tears of the Sun | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing

Bruce Willis might have started off in the comedy-drama genre, but he quickly gained recognition for his...

Over the years, former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dave Bautista has made an even bigger name for himself as an action movie star. Although he had a slow start in Hollywood, "appearing in a couple of pride-swallowing direct-to-dvd movies" (Via British GQ), he is currently one of the best wrestlers-turned-actors in Hollywood. While other WWE wrestlers have made the jump to acting, Bautista is arguably the most naturally talented and nuanced as a true actor.

Dave Bautista's action movies bring a charming balance of fight sequences choreographed to highlight his physical prowess and character work that highlights his acting skills, giving him a compelling screen presence. Dave Bautista's roster of movies now boasts works with critically acclaimed directors like Denis Villeneuve and James Gunn, with his most popular character, the McU's Drax, coming to life during work with the latter.

Spectre (2015) Bautista Plays Mr. Hinx

The fourth installment in Daniel Craig...