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Fran Drescher, the actress and SAG-AFTRA president who took center stage in the recent strikes, will not seek re-election. Instead, it will come down to Sean Astin, an actor who has appeared in “Lord of the Rings” and “Stranger Things” (among many others) and Chuck Slavin, a member of the local board in New England.

Drescher, perhaps most famous for her role on prime time sitcom “The Nanny,” was nominated in 2021 and led the guild during the strike in the summer of 2023, which coincided with the WGA strike. Drescher was re-elected in 2023.

During the strike, Drescher was a near-constant media presence, as she drummed up interest in the strike and called attention to the issues that the guild was fighting for.

Additional negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are set for 2026, with concerns around health care, pension benefactions and protections against the looming threat of generative AI.

Fran Drescher led SAG-AFTRA through its painful 2023 strike, but she’s not seeking a third term as the actors union’s president.

Her decision to opt out of became official when SAG released the list of candidates for the next election (read it here). Sean Astin has submitted a bid to lead the 160,000-member organization, as has SAG-AFTRA New England Local board member Chuck Slavin.

Drescher took over the top spot in 2021. When she was re-elected in 2023, she said she wanted “all members to be equal in all ways and I will continue to fight against marginalization and discrimination within our union, from our employers and the world at large.”

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SAG-AFTRA members will receive their ballots August 13, and must be returned by September 12. Peter Antico and Michelle Hurd are running national secretary-treasurer,...

After four years in charge, Fran Drescher will not seek another term as president of SAG-AFTRA.

Drescher’s decision has been known within the union for some time. But it was made official on Friday when the union released the list of candidates for the upcoming election.

Sean Astin, who has served on the negotiating committee and the national and local boards, will run for president against Chuck Slavin, a member of the local board in New England.

Drescher took the helm of SAG-AFTRA in 2021 with the goal of uniting an organization that had been riven by factional politics. She largely did that, in part by taking the union on strike against the major film and TV companies for the first time in four decades.

Drescher had little to no experience in union politics before taking the top job. She was re-elected in 2023 on a “unity ticket,” as the two...

Fran Drescher, who led the actors’ union during its historic 2023 strike, will not be running again for SAG-AFTRA president.

A list of national candidates seeking political office in the union’s 2025 elections that was released to members on Friday confirmed that the actor isn’t seeking a reappointment to the union’s top job after four years in charge.

Instead, a member of her 2023 political slate and negotiating committee, Sean Astin, is running for president. So too is Chuck Slavin, a SAG-AFTRA New England Local board member. Ballots will be collected between August 13 and September 12.

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to a representative for Drescher for comment.

Drescher, who shot to stardom with her role on The Nanny in the ‘90s, surged back into the public consciousness as the actors’ leader during the strike in 2023. Her idiosyncratic approach to union leadership, which included bringing a heart-shaped plushie to negotiations...

Fans of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Ringstrilogy can breathe a little easier as the famed franchise has dropped on a new streaming home. The movies, including 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2002’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and 2003’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, were pulled from Amazon Prime Video on Aug. 1.

Now, the famed trilogy, which earned $2.9 billion worldwide, is now streaming on HBO Max, per TotalFilm. The final film in the trilogy, The Return of the King, won Best Picture at the 2004 Academy Awards, with the franchise as a whole earning a total of 17 Oscars.

The movies, based on the majestic books by J.R.R. Tolkien, are some of the most beloved films of the past two decades. The trilogy starred Elijah Wood as Frodo, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Ian McKellen as Gandalf,...

"Goonies Never Say Die," but they also never tell lies. One of the original stars of The Goonies has shared their candid opinion on the 1985 cult classic getting a sequel, some forty years later. A follow-up film has been talked about for a while, but it wasn't until February this year that the project became official at Warner Bros. Josh Brolin, who starred in the first film as teenager Brandon "Brand" Walsh, has admitted that he has a few reservations about the long-awaited follow-up, but, as he points out, there are valid reasons behind his "trepidation."

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of his much-anticipated horror outing (which has a terrifyingly perfect Rt score), Brolin revealed mixed feelings about The Goonies 2. The actor shared his enthusiasm over the adventure flick getting a sequel, but also expressed concerns about whether it could potentially ruin the perception of the original film.

Guys, grab your treasure maps and prep the booby traps, because The Goonies 2 is officially setting sail and it’s not a drill. Nearly four decades after the original cult classic debuted in 1985, Warner Bros. has greenlit a long-awaited sequel with Potsy Ponciroli tapped to write the script.

While there’s no director attached yet and plot details are still buried deeper than One-Eyed Willy’s loot, the names behind the scenes are enough to spark major excitement. But exciting news, Steven Spielberg is returning as producer alongside Kristie Macosko Krieger and Holly Bario for Amblin Entertainment, and Chris Columbus, who wrote the original screenplay, is back on board.

In case you somehow missed the cultural moment that was The Goonies, this classic followed a scrappy group of kids in coastal Oregon who stumbled upon a centuries-old treasure map and set out on a wildly dangerous, booby-trap-filled adventure.

Though...

Over the years, there has been talk about The Goonies getting a sequel, with some rumors confirmed and others denied. However, it wasn’t until February 2025 that the project became official with returnee Steven Spielberg on board as scribe alongside Potsy Ponciroli. Chris Columbus, who penned the classic hit, is also returning as producer and will work with Kristie Macosko Krieger and Holly Bario for Amblin Entertainment. As for the original stars, several have aired their thoughts about the upcoming project, including most recently Josh Brolin, who has expressed feelings of trepidation.

Brolin will soon be seen in the horror pic Weapons, to be released in theaters this weekend, and during its premiere last week, he shared with Entertainment Tonight his take on the sequel to The Goonies. Revealing why he had misgivings about the project, he said:

"I hope it does [happen] because the experience was so great. The movie is received so well,...

Original The Gooniesstar Josh Brolin opens up about his "trepidation" regarding the upcoming sequel.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Brolin said of the planned sequel film, "I hope it does [happen] because the experience was so great. The movie is received so well, generation after generation. It's just everything good about it." Brolin added, "The trepidation that I have is that you release something else that taints that. I don't want to taint what my memory of it [is]."

Brolin went on to discuss what a reunion film would look like with the original cast. "It's like, 'Oh, we came out with another,' and then the Goonies grew up, and then they came out with their walkers and then they fell off a cliff because they couldn't see very well," Brolin joked before acknowledging that any success in The Goonies sequel would largely hinge on the approval of original producer and co-writer,...

Josh Brolin says the long-rumored follow-up to 1985’s The Goonies remains stalled because Steven Spielberg has not yet approved any of the five scripts sent to him to date. Speaking at the Los Angeles premiere of Weapons this week, the actor admitted “trepidation” about reopening the story but said he still hopes the project happens for new generations of viewers.

In February Warner Bros. signaled fresh momentum, hiring Old Henry writer Potsy Ponciroli to tackle a new draft while keeping Spielberg, original screenwriter Chris Columbus and Amblin partners Kristie Macosko Krieger and Holly Bario on board as producers. IMDb’s industry news feed listed the hire among the studio’s slate updates. Industry outlet Punch Drunk Critics called the move the “big step forward” fans had waited for. Wikipedia now marks the sequel as confirmed as of 14 February 2025.

Cast enthusiasm remains high. At a 40-year anniversary screening in Salt Lake City,...

From 2001 to 2003, Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies dominated the pop culture landscape. Jackson famously shot all three films at the same time, and they were all released within one year of each other, inspiring pundits and critics to rethink the way long-running movie franchises were going to be made going forward. In the Before Times, studios usually wouldn't plan out multiple sequels at the same time, instead waiting for one film to make its money before starting a conversation about the next. However, between the "Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter" movies, the conversation changed in the 2000s. From then on, multipart film series could be pitched en masse. This, in turn, led directly to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, et al.

Because his "Rings" flicks were so revolutionary, Jackson was given carte blanche to make whatever movie he wanted as his follow-up project. Perhaps weirdly, he chose to remake Marien C.

It’s been 20 years since Fantastic Four hit theaters in 2005, bringing Marvel’s first family to the big screen. The movie wasn’t a huge hit with critics, but fans still remember the fun action, cool powers, and the cast who brought these characters to life. After all, before the MCU became a billion-dollar franchise, this film gave us a glimpse of what superhero movies could be.

Now, two decades later, in the wake of the new Fantastic Four movie starring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, fans are looking back and wondering what the original cast is doing today. From Chris Evans to Jessica Alba, fans are wondering where each actor is now. Turns out, most stars are thriving in Hollywood, while Julian McMahon tragically passed away.

So, whether you watched Fantastic Four back in 2005 or recently discovered it on streaming, let’s take a look at where the original team is now.

Peter Jackson’s legendary The Lord of the Rings trilogy is set to depart Amazon’s Prime Video on July 31, meaning fans only have a short window left to revisit the epic saga that defined modern fantasy cinema. Released between 2001 and 2003 and adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary masterpiece, the trilogy not only redefined blockbuster storytelling but helped launch a new era of prestige genre filmmaking. Even two decades after its release, The Fellowship of the Ring,The Two Towers, and The Return of the King are still widely considered among the greatest films of all time. With their imminent exit from Prime, many fans are scrambling to stream the extended editions or relive the trilogy’s sweeping score, jaw-dropping visuals, and unforgettable performances one more time.

From the moment Galadriel whispers the first lines of narration in The Fellowship of the Ring, it’s clear this was no ordinary fantasy franchise.

Fans of Stranger Things have been waiting three years to see how the story of Eleven, Will, Mike, Vecna, and the town of Hawkins, Indiana, comes to a close. Now the first trailer for the final season has given them plenty to theorize on for the next five months, including the first look atTerminator icon Linda Hamilton as the mysterious Dr. Kay.

Just as previous seasons brought 80s movie icons such as Sean Astin and Robert Englund into the series in extensive guest roles, Season 5 has pulled out the big guns again – literally – by enlisting one of the few badass action stars of the 80s to take on Arnold Schwarzenegger and win. Hamilton’s role has been most guarded in secrecy, but the new trailer has revealed a first look at the actress in action, seemingly as a gun-wielding military type. You can check out the image above, as well...

Oscar-nominated actor Sean Astin, best known for his roles in iconic movies like TheLord of the Ringstrilogy, The Goonies, and Rudy, is seeking a new title. Deadline reports that Astin has submitted a bid for and will run for president of SAG-AFTRA, the 160,000-member union that represents actors. The union is currently headed up by Fran Drescher, who has been president of SAG-AFTRA since 2021.

Running on Astin’s ticket is Michelle Hurd, known as Raffi Musiker from Star Trek: Picard, as well as roles in Blindspot and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Hurd also recently appeared in the Netflix hit, You, as psychologist Dr. Val. Hurd is running for secretary-treasurer of SAG.

Also included on Astin’s ticket are Joely Fisher (Ellen) for president of the Los Angeles Local Board, Abbott Elementary’s Lisa Ann Walter for first vice president of the Local Board, and David Joliffe (ParaNorman) to...

Actor Sean Astin filed his candidacy Friday for the 2025 SAG-AFTRA presidential election, posting a “Members First” campaign badge on X minutes after paperwork reached union headquarters, according to the filing notice and his social-media feed. The Lord of the Rings star heads a slate that lists Joely Fisher for the Los Angeles local presidency and Michelle Hurd for national secretary-treasurer, echoing a platform he says will “restore democratic engagement” in the 160,000-member guild.

Ballots are scheduled to mail on Aug. 13 and must arrive by Sept. 12; results will be certified at the union’s virtual convention in late October, the official election notice shows. The nomination window closed July 11, locking the field one business day before Astin went public.

Astin seeks to unseat incumbent Fran Drescher, who steered SAG-AFTRA through the 118-day 2023 strike and has yet to announce a re-election bid. During that walkout Astin invoked the legacy of his mother,...

The Lord of the Rings actor Sean Astin is seeking to replace SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher in the upcoming union election.

Astin has submitted a bid to lead the 160,000-member organization, Deadline confirmed Friday. Also on his ticket are Michelle Hurd for secretary-treasurer, Joely Fisher for president of the Los Angeles Local Board, Lisa Ann Walter for first vice president of the Local Board, and David Jolliffe to return for second vice president.

If elected, Astin would follow in the footsteps of his mother Patty Duke, the Valley of the Dolls and The Miracle Worker actress who became the second woman to ever run the then-Screen Actors Guild in 1985. She held the position for three years.

Astin has previously served on five separate SAG-AFTRA negotiating committees, including the most recent contract won after a historically long, 118-day strike in 2023. He is also a member of SAG-AFTRA National and LA local boards,...

In 1985, Valley of the Dolls and The Miracle Worker actress Patty Duke became the second-ever woman to lead the Screen Actors Guild as president, a position she filled for three years.

Now, decades later, her son Sean Astin is seeking to follow in her footsteps. The actor, perhaps best known for his role as the loyal hobbit hero Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings, is running for president of the current iteration of the film and TV actors’ union, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

In an interview, Astin pointed to his years on national and L.A. Local boards and on five separate negotiating committees as key preparatory steps for the top job at SAG-AFTRA. “It feels like this moment is a culmination of all of that work,” he said. “The time feels like it’s absolutely right and I’m excited to do it.”

Fran Drescher, who...

Portland’sRose City Comic Conis bringing new opportunities to connect comic book retailers with distributors and other industry power players through a new invite-only gathering happening at their 2025 event. Founded in 2024, Rose City Comic Con is set to once again invite an all-ages crowd to celebrate pop culture across multiple days of festivities. ScreenRant will have a presence at the event as well, with our host Joe Deckelmeier moderating select panels.

ScreenRant is happy to share that from 10am to 4pm on September 5, 2025, Rose City Comic Con will celebrate Retailer Day, an invite-only section with curated programming about the realities of the comics industry. In partnership with comic book trade association ComicsPRO, this event is designed to help build a pipeline for works to make it to stores–and into the hands of avid readers. In the words of Rose City Comic Con event director Lauren Dabb, “Retailers are the...

For decades, fans of the beloved '80s cult classic, The Goonies, have hoped for a return to the treasure-hunting world of Mikey and his friends. That hope is finally becoming a reality after a sequel was officially confirmed early this year, timed perfectly to the film's 40th anniversary. Adding to the excitement, original creatives Chris Columbus (who wrote the original's script) and Steven Spielberg are confirmed to return as executive producers. While plot and casting details remain under tight wraps, the original cast recently reunited for a retrospective conversation with The Guardian, sharing a range of reactions about their potential involvement in the next chapter.

The interview featured three original stars, Joe Pantoliano, Sean Astin, and Kerri Green, as well as two crew members, director of photography Nick McLean, and camera operator Michael O’Shea. The group fondly reminisced about their extensive on-set experience and the movie's enduring legacy. However,...

Goonies never say die! And for a long time, they never said "sequel" either. Now one is finally on its way... but the original cast haven't been told much about it.

Recently, the main members of the Goonies cast got together for a retrospective of the film with The Guardian. They all had a fun time reminiscing about their friendship and pranks on set, but the conversation inevitably turned to the sequel news. Nick McLean, the director of photography, was the first to ask a question that was surely on many fans' minds. "[Richard] Donner has died [in 2021], so who would direct it?"

Of course, Steven Spielberg would seem the obvious answer. But there's other things to consider... such as which members of the cast have actually been asked back. "They’ve been talking about sequels to this movie for years," said Joey Pantoliano. "Spielberg would say: 'They probably spent millions of...

"Goonies Never Say Die," but the original of The Gooniescast has spoken candidly about the long-anticipated sequel to Richard Donner's 1985 cult classic and, unfortunately, it might not be the news that fans want to hear. Goonies 2has been in development for a while, but Warner Bros. officially confirmed the sequel in February. There are no plot details as yet. However, those hoping for a reunion in the Goon Docks might be out of luck, as the cast say they are "unlikely" to have main roles in the film, but they could perhaps have "cameos."

The Guardian invited the original cast and crew of The Goonies to explore how their film has endured as a cult classic and to unpack their experiences from the set, forty years on from its release in theaters. As well as looking back, the group were also quizzed on the future of the franchise, now...

Goonies never say die, nor do they say “uncle.”

This Saturday will mark the 40th anniversary of the release of the 1985 adventure comedy The Goonies, and the now-grown stars of the series still have the on-set antics from the landmark film’s production fresh in their minds. Before America fell in love with the group of friends who set out on a quest to find long-lost pirate treasure and save their homes from foreclosure, the cast of The Goonies became real-life pals with all the real-life rowdiness, wrestling and pranking that comes with being a bunch of kids given free rein to improvise and raise hell on a Hollywood set.

Hell, even the adults of the Goonies team joined in on the antics, as many cast and crew members from the film discussed in a recent conversation with The Guardian. According to them, director Richard Donner and producer Steven Spielberg...

Forty years on, Richard Donner’s adventure movie continues to delight audiences – and its heroes and villains. They remember the thrills they had behind the scenes

When The Goonies was first released in 1985, the swashbuckling kids’ adventure became a resounding box office hit. Audiences were charmed by Mikey (Sean Astin), Data (Ke Huy Quan), Chunk (Jeff Cohen) and Mouth’s (Corey Feldman) rambunctious personalities as the self-styled Goonies, who were desperately trying to save their homes in Astoria, Oregon, from being sold off by a property development company.

Steven Spielberg is rumoured to have come up with the idea for The Goonies when he wondered what kids got up to on rainy days. Apparently the answer was daring exploits worthy of Indiana Jones involving a dastardly family of ex-cons and a hidden shipwreck heaving with jewels. It all combined to make a touching film about the power of friendship that was also rip-roaring good fun.

There's nothing like a good sports movie. Even at their worst, you can expect a rousing, feel-good romp or a fascinating deep dive into the mind of an athletically gifted individual. Hollywood has no shortage of stories in which a last-second shot or touchdown determines a character's fate, and audiences turn up in droves to see heroes like Rocky Balboa or Daniel Larusso overcome their demons and vanquish their opponents to achieve eternal fame and glory.

Still, fact often triumphs over fiction. The only thing better than watching Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford) hit the game-winning home run in "The Natural" is seeing Scott Hatteberg (Chris Pratt) do the same in "Moneyball" -- and knowing it actually happened. True-life tales hit harder because they don't rely on fictional elements to deliver crowd-pleasing thrills. One could argue these stories are more powerful because they prove that magic is more than Hollywood hocus-pocus.

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If you are a horror fan, then there is a big chance that you might have heard about the horror streaming service Shudder, and if you have its subscription, you might be wondering what’s in store for you in June 2025. Don’t worry. There is a host of new and old horror movies and TV shows coming to the service in the upcoming month, and we have listed the eight best movies and TV shows coming to Shudder in June 2025.

Dead Silence (June 1) Credit – Universal Pictures

Dead Silence is a supernatural horror film directed by James Wan from a screenplay by Leigh Whannell. The 2007 film follows Jamie Ashen, a young man whose wife is mysteriously murdered. Upon further investigation, he discovers that the answers he is searching for are hidden in his hometown. Dead Silence stars Ryan Kwanten,...

Between movies about Christmas presents you shouldn't feed after midnight and aliens that need to make a phone call, the 1980s were rife with family films that became iconic in their own right, one in particular being the Richard Donner-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced adventure movie, "The Goonies." Released in 1985, this now-treasured, er, treasure hunt launched the careers of a handful of stars, including Corey Feldman, Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, and Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan. You must know the story by now, and if you don't, then, well, boy, was your childhood lacking. Anyway, "The Goonies" follows the titular band of kids as they find a treasure map and are swept off on an adventure searching for a pirate ship that could hold enough "rich stuff" to prevent their homes from being flattened for a newly-approved golf course.

While Donner's film has been homaged many times over, it's also...

Did you know Alan Tudyk created a character that was based on himself for the web? In the show, the lead character is actor Wray Nerely, who starred as a spaceship pilot on Spectrum, a canceled sci-fi series that went on to become a cult hit. Seems familiar? Tudyk based the 2015 series, Con Man, on his experiences on the abruptly canceled Firefly series.

He managed to get Nathan Fillion on board for the show that ran for two seasons and 25 episodes. Fillion also served as a producer on the show. It appeared that Tudyk used all his connections in the industry, bringing in Sean Astin, Nolan North, Tricia Helfer, Leslie Jordan, and Firefly co-star Sean Maher.

Alan Tudyk’s Con Man made fun of Firefly‘s success post-cancellation Alan Tudyk as Wray Nerely in a still from Con Man | Credits: Syfy

Con Man begins with a scene where Alan Tudyk’s lead character,...

Stars: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Cam Gigandet, Marshawn “Beastmode” Lynch, Sean Astin | Written by Matthew Murray, Josh Stoddard, Luke Passmore | Directed by Jonathan Eusebio

Ke Huy Quan turns Jackie Chan in the action comedy Love Hurts, from producer David Leitch (John Wick), whose production company 87North also made Nobody and Violent Night. Admittedly, the film has its fair share of problems, but Quan’s likeability and some decent fight scenes paper over a lot of the flaws.

Recent Oscar-winner Quan plays mild-mannered estate agent Marvin Gable, who, just like mild-mannered Bob Odenkirk in Nobody, turns out to have a secret violent past, in this case as a deadly killer, working for his gangster brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu). Marvin walked away from that life after Knuckles ordered him to kill Rose (recent Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose), the woman he loved, whereupon he faked her death,...

On Wednesday May 14 2025, CBS broadcasts The Drew Barrymore Show!

Sean Astin; Pilar Valdes Season 5 Episode 306 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” promises to be an exciting one, featuring two special guests: Sean Astin and Pilar Valdes. This episode is set to air on CBS and is sure to bring fans a mix of entertainment and valuable insights.

Sean Astin, known for his memorable roles in films like “The Goonies” and “The Lord of the Rings,” will join Drew for a fun segment called “Final Five.” In this game, he will share behind-the-scenes stories from his time on set, giving fans a glimpse into his experiences in the film industry. Astin’s charm and humor are expected to shine through as he reflects on his career and the moments that have shaped him as an actor.

In addition to Astin, Pilar Valdes will make an appearance to share her culinary expertise.

Archstone Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to “Saurus City,” an animated feature from Suspended Animation Studios, 405 Productions Inc. and Bonfire Entertainment.

The family-friendly adventure, blends cutting-edge 3D printing, handcrafted artistry and CGI. It also boasts an all-star voice cast including Ron Perlman (“Hellboy”), Emma Roberts (“We’re the Millers”), Dennis Quaid (“The Substance”), Tim Meadows (“Mean Girls”), Aimee Garcia (“Dexter”), and Julia Ormond (“Sabrina”). “Saurus City” is written and directed by Nate Smith (“The Light Before Christmas”).

The film follows a disgraced and battle-weary knight (Perlman) who answers a call to aid a young woman in distress (Roberts) — only to realize that the fate of the kingdom now rests in his hands. The Shrouded Knight (Quaid), bent on revenge and destruction, pursues them with his maniacal creations to conquer the kingdom.

The film is produced by Ron Brough, Cynthia Lagow, Brad Johnson, Joel Michaely, and Smith. Executive producers include Deena Dill,...

When you think of some of the least interesting characters to become fan favorites in Stranger Things, it’s hard to imagine Sean Astin’s Bob Newby. And it’s quite surprising that while we, as fans, did not come to this conclusion, the renowned Duffer Brothers initially had little expectation for the character.

The creators of the series have previously revealed their initial beliefs surrounding the character and how it was Astin’s performance that ultimately brought the character to life, making him not only memorable but legendary in the Stranger Things universe.

The Duffer Brothers did not have much hope for Bob in Stranger Things Season 2

Before Netflix’s Stranger Things gave us Joyce and Harper, there was Joyce and Bob. Yes, the beloved RadioShack employee, whom Joyce started dating during Season 2.

Related: Stranger Things Season 5: Terrifying Theory Claims Will Byers Will Betray the Gang

Sadly, Bob...

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This May, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the much-anticipated sequel of A Simple Favor to the release of the raunchy comedy-drama series Overcompensating. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 7 best films that are coming to Prime Video in May 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

All Quiet on the Western Front (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98% Credit – Universal Pictures

All Quiet on the Western Front is a pre-Code anti-war film directed by Lewis Milestone. Based on the 1929 novel of the same name by German author Erich Maria Remarque, the 1930 film follows a naive soldier who enlists to fight in World War I and soon comes face-to-face with the horror of war,...

Archstone Boards ‘Chili Finger’ With Greer, Astin, Cranston and Goodman

Exclusive: Archstone has taken over international sales duties from Moonstone Entertainment to dark comedy Chili Finger ahead of the Cannes market. Set to shoot this summer in Central Illinois, the film is due to star Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman. Gersh will continue handling domestic. Chili Finger tells the story of a recently empty-nested mother Jess (Greer) who discovers a human finger in her bowl of chili. When she blackmails the restaurant for a cash payout, the situation spirals out of control and her life descends into chaos. Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad, who wrote the script, will co-direct. Sam Sandweiss and Jo Henriquez are producing. Goodman and Greer will executive produce alongside Archstone’s Jack Sheehan, Scott Martin, and Michael Slifkin.

Brendan Gleeson Making West End Debut

Brendan Gleeson is to make his West End...

Tenchi Muyo! Returns ( Photo Credit – X )

Tenchi Muyo! carved out a peculiar little niche in the hearts of many back in the late ’90s and early 2000s, when Cartoon Network’s Toonami block was the sacred gateway to anime for a generation. The show took a soft-spoken teenager and hurled him into cosmic bedlam, surrounding him with an unforgettable cast of alien women, each stranger and more charming than the last. It walked a fine line between chaos and heart, planting itself firmly in the memories of those who came of age during anime’s rise in the West.

Resurrecting a Forgotten Universe

Fast-forward to today, and something unexpected is happening. After years of lying dormant, Tenchi Muyo! is creeping back into the collective consciousness, not with a flashy new anime but through the pages of a long-forgotten comic book series. (via Screenrant)

Armiger Entertainment, embracing a mix of old-school grit and modern crowdfunding,...

Sean Astin Was Injured During Filming ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Sean Astin didn’t just carry Frodo to Mount Doom — the man literally bled for Middle-earth. While filming The Fellowship of the Ring, Astin suffered a gruesome foot injury that left him gashed, bloody, and airborne in a helicopter. A real-life emergency straight out of a fantasy epic.

It all went down during a scene shot at Lake Mavora, New Zealand, when Sam and Frodo were bolting through the water. Astin had been wearing prosthetic hobbit feet, but one wrong step turned deadly serious. A sharp object hidden in the riverbed stabbed straight through the fake foot, and deep into his real one.

“As my right foot lands about two feet in the water… just this huge sharp pain. I grabbed onto the side of the boat. It hurt so bad,” he recalled in the DVD extras (via Cheat Sheet). Director...

The Og "Lord of the Rings" crew has been in the news cycle a lot lately. With Warner Bros. planning new live-action J.R.R. Tolkien film adaptations, everyone is wondering who could show up again after a 20-year hiatus from Middle-earth acting.

You can count Liv Tyler among those ready to jump right back into the action. Tyler is, of course, famous for playing the Elven queen Arwen in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. While the character has a minor role in Tolkien's source material, Arwen is busy in the movies. She fills in for the Elf-lord Glorfindel by saving Frodo (Elijah Woods) from the Black Riders and encourages Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) to fulfill his destiny and confront Sauron. She was even filmed in various fight sequences, including the Battle of Helm's Deep (although that was later cut during post-production).

Now, Tyler has gone on record saying...

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Peacock is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated Season 2 of the crime comedy-drama series Poker Face, as well as the streaming release of the brilliant spy thriller film Black Bag. Just like every month, Peacock is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in May 2025.

The Notebook (May 1) Credit – Warner Bros.

The Notebook is a romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes from a screenplay by Jeremy Leven. Based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, the 2004 film is set in the 1940s, and it follows a young couple as they fall in love despite their parents’ disapproval, while their stories are read from a notebook in...

Any project involving Steven Spielberg should be easy to watch online, especially if it stars bona fide greats like Josh Brolin, Keri Russell, Will Patton, Alan Tudyk, Sean Astin, Gary Busey, Skeet Ulrich, and Michael Spears. However, "Into the West" -- a Western drama the "Jurassic Park" director produced for Dreamworks Television and TNT in the mid-2000s -- proves that even star-studded Spielberg ensemble pieces can get lost in the ether.

"Into the West" is an ambitious project, with all six episodes clocking in at almost two hours each and covering a lot of American history. What's more, the series tapped some notable directors to helm the saga, including horse opera veteran Simon Wincer, who directed one of the all-time great Westerns in "Lonesome Dove."

The story takes place in the 1800s and spans several decades, with the cusp of it chronicling the Westward Expansion from the perspective of a white man,...

There’s something about treasure hunting movies that just hits differently. Maybe it’s the dusty maps, ancient traps, or the characters who clearly have no plan but still survive it all. These movies have it all, booby traps, secret caves, double-crossing sidekicks, and the occasional cursed artifact. Some go full Indiana Jones mode, while others mix in comedy, mystery, or even a little romance, because why not fall in love while dodging death?

The best ones make you feel like you’re right there, sneaking through jungles or deciphering clues on a centuries-old scroll. And let’s not forget the over-the-top villains who always monologue too long. Whether it’s gold, lost cities, or something weirdly glowing in a box, treasure movies serve drama, chaos, and adventure in one messy, glorious ride.

So, grab your (pretend) fedora and scroll through this list of the best treasure-hunting flicks to ever grace our screens.

Netflix‘s April film acquisitions include masterpieces from some of the most revered Hollywood directors of the past 50 years, including Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann. Whether you are in the mood for Nolan’s best superhero film or Mann’s greatest crime thriller, Netflix has whatever its subscribers may be looking for in April. That is to say nothing, either, of the pair of timeless sports dramas that the streaming service also added to its platform this month.

Here are TheWrap’s picks for the seven best movies that have started streaming on Netflix in April.

“The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros. Pictures) “The Dark Knight” (2008)

Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” is still considered by many to be the peak of the superhero genre, and for good reason. Nolan’s 2008 sequel to 2005’s “Batman Begins” is a propulsive, gripping crime thriller that doubles as a battle of wills...

Everything Everywhere All At Once's Ke Huy Quan has not slowed down since winning his first-ever Academy Award for the Daniels' iconic 2022 film. The beloved actor quickly took on top-tier roles, like a major stint in Season 2 of Loki, an audio cameo in the latest season of The White Lotus, and starred opposite Ariana DeBose in this year's action comedy, Love Hurts. And if you missed that last one, have no fear, because Peacock announced that the streaming service will be the film's digital home starting on May 9, 2025.

In a press release on Friday, Peacock announced the arrival of Love Hurts to its platform alongside Steven Soderbergh's latest, the Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender spy thriller Black Bag. It will be interesting to see if the film will be a hit for the streamer, as Love Hurts ended up with divisive scores on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics loving...

Award-winning stunt designer Jonathan Eusebio’s directorial debut starring Oscar-winner Key Huy Quan will soon land a streaming home. Love Hurts, which hit theaters in February, will debut on Peacock on May 9.

The action-comedy stars Quan as Marvin Gable, a realtor with a violent past who, after living a quiet suburban life, teams up with his former partner in crime, Rose (Ariana DeBose), to exact revenge against his brother, a crime lord named Knuckles, played by Daniel Wu. Quan’s The Goonies co-star Sean Astin appears in Love Hurts as Cliff Cussick. The movie also stars Mustafa Shakir, Rhys Darby, and former NFL player Marshawn Lynch.

Quan Took a Page from Jamie Lee Curtis’ Playbook

Love Hurts marked the first leading-man role for Quan, who won an Oscar for his supporting turn in Everything Everywhere All at Once.The Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom actor revealed that his...

Peacock on Friday announced premiere dates for Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller Black Bag and action comedy Love Hurts starring Ke Huy Quan.

Black Bag begins streaming exclusively on Peacock on May 2, with Love Hurts arriving on the service on May 9.

Hailing from Focus Features, Black Bag follows legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett). When Kathryn is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

Pierce Brosnan, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris, Tom Burke, and Pierce Brosnan also star. Soderbergh directed from a script by David Koepp, with Casey Silver and Gregory Jacobs producing, and Koepp serving as executive producer.

From 87North, the company behind recent action pictures Nobody and Bullet Train, Universal’s Love Hurts follows Marvin (Quan), who left behind a violent life to hide in suburban Milwaukee as a mild-mannered realtor.

The Conners ended its run this week after seven impressive seasons and what can only be described as a start that grew out of a very controversial situation. What became a spinoff series of Rosanne originally hit ABC as a revival of the hit show, with comedian Roseanne Barr once again leading the Conner family. As quickly as the revival became a hit, Roseanne was abruptly canceled after Barr posted a tweet many perceived to be racist. The concept was retooled to then become The Conners and Roseanne was unceremoniously written out, something that she spoke out about in a blunt manner on more than one occasion. So, how does she feel now that The Conners is over? Despite initial hostility, her reaction to the series coming to an end is probably not one that many expected.

Per TMZ, Roseanne's son and rep, Jake Pentland, spoke about her feelings regarding...

As The Gooniesmarks its 40th anniversary, the Richard Donner-directed film by writers Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg is heading to a new streaming home in May. The film, which stars Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, andKey Huy Quan, will drop on Max on May 1.

The Goonies follows a group of misfits from The Goondocks who set out on an adventure to find treasure after discovering an ancient map. In April, Warner Bros. confirmed that the film is getting a sequel. Pam Abdy, Chair/CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures said that a Goonies revival, as well as a new Gremlins film, are in development. "We're super excited about Amblin developing with Chris Columbus, new entries in the Gremlins and Goonies franchises," she said.

Rumors of a Goonies sequel had been circulating for years before the recent confirmation. In February, it was reported that...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Conners Season 7, Episodes 5 & 6.] The Conners bid viewers adieu in the series finale of ABC‘s Roseanne spinoff, and it was a tearful endeavour as the TV family said goodbye for the last time. Delivered in two parts, the finale kicked off with Dan (John Goodman) preparing for the deposition that could win him and his family big bucks for the wrongful death of matriarch Roseanne (Roseanne Barr). Meanwhile, Mark (Ames McNamara) is presented with the opportunity to join a cybersecurity training program with a promise of employment. The catch? It’s in New York City. Darlene (Sara Gilbert) isn’t a big fan of this idea, especially when Mark tells his mother he doesn’t plan to attend college, leaving the duo on opposing sides of the argument. Meanwhile, Becky (Lecy Goranson) and Tyler (Sean Astin) decide to combine their funds and struggle to decide what they’ll spend...

Warning: Contains spoilers about the two-part series finale of The Conners, which aired April 23rd.

Between Roseanne and its sequel/spin-off The Conners, there were well over 300 episodes in the Lanford-verse before the Season Seven premiere of The Conners last month. That already would have been a lot of old story to wrap up before the show’s producers started introducing new plotlines — and it all had to be dispensed with in just six 21-minute episodes. A wrongful-death lawsuit over Roseanne’s fatal overdose pre-Conners gave the abbreviated seventh season a dramatic through-line, and viewers hoped that we’d be seeing them off into a more comfortable (imaginary) future. But if the ending of The Conners hadn’t been bittersweet, it wouldn’t have been The Conners: no franchise has ever portrayed struggle better.

Dan (John Goodman) has spent most of the season feeling deeply ambivalent about the lawsuit,...

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for the series finale of “The Conners,” streaming on Hulu as of April 24.

After 37 years, the adventures of Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and the rest of the family have come to an end with the series finale of “The Conners” on ABC Wednesday night. And although those kinds of goodbyes can be tricky, especially with a show that has so much history — both on-camera and off — executive producer Dave Caplan tells Variety, “We felt a tremendous responsibility to get this right.”

In a way, Caplan and fellow executive producers Bruce Helford and Bruce Rasmussen were aware of the pitfalls that an end of a series can present, keeping it storyline-driven and character-driven. And balancing keeping the conclusion sentimental when it should be, but funny as well. They felt like the “stewards” of the show and the characters, they say.

“It has a certain legacy...

Stranger Things has arrived on Broadway, as Tuesday night marked the opening of Stranger Things: The First Shadow in New York after previously taking over London’s West End.

The show, written by Kate Trefry — who is also a writer on the Netflix series — serves as a prequel to the events on TV; it’s set in Hawkins in 1959, and features the high school versions of characters from the series, including Winona Ryder’s Joyce, Sean Astin’s Bob Newby and David Harbour’s Hopper. Their high school experience is upended by the arrival of a new student, Henry Creel (who was introduced in the last season), as he begins experimenting with newfound powers. Show creators the Duffer Brothers executive produced the stage production, and teased how it will link up with the upcoming fifth and final season of the TV show.

“We were writing season five as this show...