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When J.J. Abrams wrote and directed this film, Steven Spielberg saw an opportunity he couldn’t refuse. “Super 8” is a modern-day re-telling of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) without the tale of friendship between the boy and his alien friend. Set almost 30 years apart, both films have their own problems to deal with. The modern-day “E.T. home phone” would’ve not worked had it not been for the complexity of the retelling. The film is era and politics-appropriate.

Even though the film is based around the late 1970s, the Soviet threat always loomed large for the USA. The biggest imagined opposition that the USA always had was the Soviets. This trend did not die down with the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Part of being a democratic process or slight transgressions towards autocratic democracy, there’s always the need for the threat of an invisible enemy. This political anxiety...

Steven Spielberg is an award-winning director with many iconic films that changed the industry. However, as iconic as his films were, Spielberg has also been a part of many films from behind the scenes as a producer.

One of the films he produced was 2011's Super 8. The sci-fi hit film has a magical team-up, as it features J.J. Abrams as writer and director, with Spielberg and Star Trek's Bryan Burk as producers. 14 years after its premiere, Super 8 is heading to Peacock on Aug. 1.

Super 8 is about to receive more attention, as the film, despite its positive reception and commercial success, was on the underrated side. Aside from the upcoming release on Peacock, Super 8 will also head to Hulu on Aug. 1, as well. Before its upcoming release on Hulu and Peacock, the sci-fi film was only available to rent or purchase on digital platforms, so the...

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The Institute is a supernatural horror thriller series created by Benjamin Cavell. Based on Stephen King‘s 2019 novel of the same name, the MGM+ series follows Luke Ellis, a genius teen boy who is kidnapped and wakes up in a mysterious institute where he finds other kids with unusual abilities. Luke’s life takes a turn when his life intertwines with a former police officer haunted by his past, who moves to the nearby town. The Institute stars Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, Hannah Galway, Julian Richings, Robert Joy, Martin Roach, and Mary-Louise Parker. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery, intense drama, and compelling characters in MGM+’s The Institute, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Promised Neverland is a Japanese anime series directed by Mamoru Kanbe.

One of Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg's most underrated movies is set to hit a new streaming service later this summer, 14 years after its initial premiere. Super 8, makes a super entrance on Hulu next month.

Per Hulu, Super 8 will appear on the Disney-owned streaming platform beginning Aug. 1. Until its emergence on Hulu, Super 8 is largely available to rent or purchase on major digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Often compared to subsequent sci-fi sensation Stranger Things, Super 8 was written and directed by J.J. Abrams, with Spielberg co-producing the film alongside him through his Amblin Entertainment imprint. Super 8 centers around youth as Predator: Badlands' Elle Fanning and The Kissing Booth's Joel Courtney, then-teenage actors, feature in starring roles. The film also includes appearances by Lanterns actor Kyle Chandler and The Truman Show's Noah Emmerich.

Set in Ohio during the late '70s,...

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Affirm Films has released the official trailer and key art for its upcoming feature Soul on Fire, based on the true story of bestselling author and speaker John O’Leary — a boy who survived the unthinkable and became a man who chose to live with purpose.

Soul on Fire will be exclusively in theaters nationwide starting October 10, 2025. The film has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for thematic content including burn injuries, some peril, and suggestive material.

The film brings to life the remarkable journey of John O’Leary, beginning with his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old. Given no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community, and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame Announcer Jack Buck.

Grateful for his miracle and shaped by life’s struggles,...

Josh Macqueen, a lead in Prime Video’s YA street racing drama series Motorheads, has signed with Innovative Artists Entertainment for representation in all areas.

Macqueen portrays Harris Bowers in Motorheads, opposite Ryan Phillippe. From writer-showrunner John A. Norris, Motorheads is about first love, first heartbreak, and turning the key in your very first car. Set in a once-thriving rust-belt town that’s now searching for a glimmer of hope, the series is the adrenaline-filled story of a group of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of automobiles.

Macqueen recently starred in Netflix’s Australian YA drama Surviving Summer. On the film side, he recently wrapped a starring role in indie feature Uap alongside Joel Courtney, Celeste O’Connor, Charlie Evans and Amelie Zilber.

Macqueen first gained attention on the drama series Significant Others. He went on to a series regular role in the Australian limited crime...

Yellowstonestar Luke Grimes reacts to the current title of his upcoming spinoff. Even though the original Yellowstone came to a stop with season 5, some of the Western's key characters will soon be headlining their own shows. Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser will reprise their respective roles for a Beth and Rip spinoff, planned for Paramount+. As for Grimes, the original Yellowstone actor will be back as Kayce Dutton for the CBS drama Y: Marshals, which will debut in spring 2026.

In an Instagram post, Grimes reacted to the news that Y: Marshals is moving forward at CBS and shared the caption: “Cowboys dont say goodbye, they say see you later.” The post, included below, has nearly 79 thousand likes at this time of writing. It's also gained support from several of Grimes' peers, with Kissing Booth actor Joel Courtney and others chiming in to offer congratulations.

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Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Affirm Films has dated their newest film, Soul on Fire, inspired by the miraculous life of John O’Leary, for theatres nationwide on October 10, 2025.

From director Sean McNamara, the film is inspired by the true story and 2016 bestselling book On Fire by John O’Leary. O’Leary’s story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old.

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Given no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community, and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame Announcer Jack Buck. Grateful for his miracle and shaped by life’s struggles, John’s mission to better the world inspires millions to do the extraordinary.

The film stars William H. Macy, John Corbett, Joel Courtney, DeVon Franklin, Masey McLain (The Baxters), and Stephanie Szostak (A Million Little Things...

Exclusive: Sony’s Affirm Films has dated Soul on Fire, its new film inspired by the life of inspirational speaker John O’Leary, for release in theaters nationwide October 10.

The drama will serve as counterprogramming to Amazon MGM’s #MeToo thriller After the Hunt, Disney’s Tron: Ares, and The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, all of which are scheduled to open the same weekend.

William H. Macy (Fargo), John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), and Joel Courtney (Jesus Revolution) star in the film, directed by Sean McNamara (Reagan), which adapts O’Leary’s 2016 bestseller of the same name. As seen in the film, O’Leary’s story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old. Given no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community and the kindness of his all-time idol,...

While many believe she is much shorter, Joey King’s height of 5′ 3” (160 cm) is just slightly below average for a woman raised in the United States.

Joey King casually confirms her height as 5′3″ (160 cm) during an interview, embracing her petite stature with humor (Credit: YouTube)

The American actress has grown dramatically since starring as Ramona in the 2010 Ramona and Beezus film adaptation. On the red carpet, she frequently boosts her height in heels and outfits from brands like Max Mara, Naked Wolfe, and Miu Miu.

Joey King exudes effortless Parisian chic at the Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2025 show on March 11, 2025, pairing tailored trousers with a layered shirt-and-bustier combo, Miu Miu patent leather slingbacks and the brand’s Mini Aventure tote for a polished, modern edge (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

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Her impeccable choice of designer heels often elevates Joey King’s red carpet appearances,...

The Kissing Booth franchise might be one of the best examples of what you call the guilty pleasure genre of movies. None of the three films that was released from 2018 to 2021 were able to impress the critics or for that matter, many of its viewers. It would be incomprehensible for these movie-goers as to how the idea of The Kissing Booth 4 gets thrown around so much.

The movies follow friends Elle and Lee, played by Joey King and Joel Courtney, and how their relationship gets affected when Elle falls for Lee’s brother Noah, played by Jacob Elordi.

Joel Courtney as Lee and Joey King as Elle in The Kissing Booth | Credits: Netflix

In the third movie, we saw that Elle decided to chose her own path, independent of Lee and Noah. Fans even got a six-years-later scene, where the fate of Elle and Noah’s relationship was left for the viewers’ imagination.

When J.J. Abrams wrote and directed this film, Steven Spielberg saw an opportunity he couldn’t refuse. “Super 8” is a modern-day re-telling of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) without the tale of friendship between the boy and his alien friend. Set almost 30 years apart, both films have their own problems to deal with. The modern-day “E.T. home phone” would’ve not worked had it not been for the complexity of the retelling. The film is era and politics-appropriate.

Even though the film is based around the late 1970s, the Soviet threat always loomed large for the USA. The biggest imagined opposition that the USA always had was the Soviets. This trend did not die down with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Part of being a democratic process or slight transgressions towards autocratic democracy, there’s always the need for the threat of an invisible enemy. This political anxiety...

From Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer scribe Kevin Williamson, Sick will infect 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on February 4 via Scream Factory.

Set amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2022 home invasion slasher has been newly mastered in 4K from the original elements with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

John Hyams (Alone) directs from a script by Williamson and Katelyn Crabb. Gideon Adlon, Beth Million, Dylan Sprayberry, Joel Courtney, Marc Menchaca, and Jane Adams star. Blumhouse produces.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

Audio Commentary With Director John Hyams And Cinematographer Yaron Levy (new) Audio Commentary With Actors Gideon Adlon And Beth Million (new) Audio Commentary With Film Critic Alan Cerny (new)

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:

Audio Commentary With Director John Hyams And Cinematographer Yaron Levy (new) Audio Commentary With Actors Gideon Adlon And Beth Million (new) Audio Commentary With Film Critic Alan Cerny (new) Interview With Actor Marc Menchaca (new) Interview With Visual...

Exclusive: Under the radar rom-com 40 Dates and 40 Nights has wrapped production in Houston, with cast including Bailee Madison (Pretty Little Liars), Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Annie Potts (Ghostbusters), Jai Rodriguez (Bros) and Luxy Banner (The Get Together).

The story revolves around Leah Jones (Madison), who is navigating the challenges of dating. Gigi (Potts), her grandmother, bets her a full year’s rent if she can prove love isn’t out there after 40 consecutive dates.

Andy Delaney directs from a script inspired by true events from Sarah “Howie” Howard. Vance Howard is executive producer for Lucky Number 8 Productions. The film is a co-production between Lucky Number 8 and Rebellium Films (Cottonmouth), produced by Randy Wayne and Madison, with co-producers Sandler Weinberg and Sarah Howard.

Supporting cast includes Jack Schumacher, Eric Nelsen, Bethany Geaber, Mia Challis, Sterling Knight, Mark Hapka, Jeremy Culhan and Randy McDowell.

Vance Howard stated: “When I read the script for 40 Dates,...

In the 1978 remake of the 1956 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers, what would Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, and Jeff Goldblum have done if they had cell phones and cameras recording everything that happened during the pod people's overtaking of planet Earth? The 2019 clever young adult horror film Assimilate examines whether such marauding would take place with today's technology at our disposal. It is a surprisingly taut and fun iteration of one of the genre's most iconic entries and is currently streaming on Prime Video. The film benefits from the excellent chemistry of its three teenage leads, Zach (Joel Courtney), Randy (Calum Worthy), and Kayla (Andi Matichak), who endure the horrifying process of seeing their friends and loved ones become possessed by an alien lifeform. Director John Murlowski's crisp pacing also makes Assimilate a thrilling ride and a creative version of one of horror's most tried and true tropes.

Exclusive: Joel Courtney (Kissing Booth), Celeste O’Connor (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Charlie Evans (Leave The World Behind), Josh Macqueen (Surviving Summer) and Amelie Zilber (Grown-ish) are set to star in sci-fi thriller Uap, which is due to begin filming in Spain on November 11.

Uap follows a group of childhood friends celebrating their reunion during the 4th of July weekend at an idyllic vacation house when an Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, or Uap, crash-lands nearby.

First-time feature filmmaker Mason Howard is directing from a script he wrote. Randy Wayne and Talia Bella are producing under their Rebellium Films (Wild Indian) banner. Also producing are Bull’s Eye Entertainment (Crash) and Spanish firm Al Fin De Todo Aie.

Producer Tom Nunan said: “Every generation has its Alien, its E.T., its Ex Machina. My hope and aim is to help Mason make Uap into a culture-shifting, super-thrilling, and momentous milestone of a movie, that handsomely shows off his amazing idea,...

Joey King's latest movie, Uglies, has received a fairly poor critical score on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by McG, the movie stars King as Tally Youngblood, who lives in a world where a mandatory operation makes everyone pretty and eliminates their physical differences. The Uglies cast also includes Brianne Tju, Chase Stokes, Laverne Cox, and Keith Powers.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie's current score has been revealed, and it is not great. At the time of publication of this article, the film sits at a 20% approval rating based on 20 reviews. No critical consensus has been given, but many reviews have discussed how unoriginal the movie feels, and criticized its underdeveloped social commentary. The score is expected to fluctuate as more reviews get tabulated.

Uglies Continues Joey King's Dismal Trend on Rotten Tomatoes King Has Starred In Many Rotten YA Films.

While Uglies boasts an impressive cast of young actors, it...

J.J. Abrams is most popularly known for directing two modern Star Wars films, which are Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Before doing these tentpole studio films, he made his impressive debut with Mission Impossible III, bringing back the franchise on the right track after the underwhelming second installment.

A still from J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 | Paramount Pictures

The director also kicked off the modern era of Star Trek with the 2009 reboot which was received very well. Abrams then made arguably his best film with 2011’s Super 8, which was a throwback to Steven Spielberg’s sci-films. When the idea of the film came to him, he knew he had to call Spielberg to help him make it.

J.J. Abrams And Steven Spielberg Was Committed To Making Super 8 A True Amblin Movie

Super 8 featured a star-making performance from a young Elle Fanning | Paramount Pictures

In 2011, J.

Elle chooses USC over Harvard or Berkeley, focusing on her own goals and personal growth despite relationship strains. The ending leaves Elle and Noah's relationship ambiguous, hinting at a potential rekindling in the future. Elle and Lee's friendship survives despite conflicts, showing the power of shared history and support.

The Kissing Booth 3 ending wraps up Netflix's Kissing Booth trilogy, revealing the fates of Elle, Noah, and the rest of the characters. The 2021 movie unfolds during the summer after Elle, Lee, and Rachels high school graduation, with Elle struggling to decide whether to attend Harvard with boyfriend Noah, or Berkeley with best friend Lee. When the Flynns decide to sell the family beach house, the friends move into for the summer for one last hurrah. While there, Elle decides to go to Harvard and attempts to appease the offended Lee by completing a summer bucket list they made as children.

How To Date Billy Walsh is a teen romantic comedy directed by Alex Pillai. The Prime Video film follows the story of two high schoolers Amelia and Archie who have been friends since childhood. Archie is harboring secret feelings for Amelia but hasn’t told her and when he decides to do so, Amelia falls for the new transfer student Billy. Will Amelia end up choosing Billy or Archie? How To Date Billy Walsh stars Sebastian Croft, Charithra Chandran, and Tanner Buchanan in the lead roles with Daisy Jelley, Kunal Nayyar, Nick Frost, Lucy Punch, Guz Khan, and Charles Camrose starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the love triangle in How To Date Billy Walsh here are some similar films you should check out next.

The Kissing Booth (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

The Kissing Booth is the first film in a trilogy directed by Vince Marcello. Based on a...

Mack finds her true love in an unexpected friend who always knew her best - Adam. Nick's insensitivity and lack of understanding lead to the end of his doomed romance with Mack. Despite falling for the predictable rom-com formula, 'Players' delivers an enchanting and heartwarming conclusion.

Directed by Trish Sie, Players is a Netflix original romantic comedy that premiered on the platform on Feb. 14, 2024. The popular Valentine's Day release stars Gina Rodriguez as Mackenzie (Mack), a professional sportswriter in New York looking for love in all the wrong places. Along with her friends Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), Brannagan (Augustus Prew), and Little (Joel Courtney), Mack participates in manipulative hookup scams that involve targeting a romantic interest and making a calculated "play" to win their affection.

When a dashing reporter named Nick (Tom Ellis) enters the scene, Mack finally appears to have made her a perfect romantic match. However,...

Players is a successful rom-com on Netflix with a unique twist on a character from a popular sitcom. In Players, Adam is a confident and subtle character in contrast to Coach from New Girl. Coach from New Girl left after season 4, while Adam and Mack end up together at the end of Players.

Netflix’s newest romantic comedy, Players, is a subtle 180 of a character from a very popular sitcom. Netflix’s catalog of movies from different genres keeps expanding every week, and among its most recent and successful additions is Players. Directed by Trish Sie and written by Whit Anderson, Players takes viewers to New York City to meet Mack (Gina Rodriguez), a sportswriter who, along with her friends, comes up with elaborate but successful hook-up schemes to help each other get dates and more.

One day, Mack meets Nick (Tom Ellis), a war correspondent and author who she’s very attracted to.

If you’re looking for something new to watch on Netflix this month, you’ve come to the right place. February brings with it a bevy of love stories to be sure, but also charming family films, Oscar juggernauts and even an artful blockbuster. Below we’ve put together a curated list of some of the best movies newly streaming on Netflix in February to help whittle down your choices when paralyzed by the Netflix interface.

Behold our picks for the best new movies on Netflix in February 2024.

“Orion and the Dark” “Orion and the Dark” (Credit: Netflix)

Those of us whose childhoods were marked by anxiety and fear of the unknown can find solace in “Orion and the Dark,” from writers Charlie Kaufman and Lloyd Taylor and based on the book by Emma Yartlett. Directed by Sean Charmatz, the animated feature stars Jacob Tremblay as Orion and Paul Walter Hauser as Dark,...

Mack, the sly protagonist of Netflix’s endearing new rom-com Players, always closes. The 33-year-old journalist has a back pocket stuffed with plays that rarely fail. Want to convince the stranger at the bar that you can offer her the world? Or bag your next-door neighbor? Mack and her friends can walk you through the moves, honed over 12 years, to force an interaction.

The plays work well because Mack, Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), Brannagan (Augustus Prew) and Ryan aka “Little” (Joel Courtney) are committed to research. Establishing a play requires a careful assessment of the target, the situation and the context. The plays can always help you land a steamy bar make-out, a one-night stand or maybe even a date. What they can’t do, Mack learns, is get you into a relationship.

Players, directed by Trish Sie, is the kind of romantic comedy that wears the conventions of its genre proudly.

Players fails to critique dating culture, instead celebrating and glamorizing shallow hook-up schemes. The film lacks depth and realistic characterizations, focusing on unfunny humor rather than quality storytelling. Despite the efforts of the talented cast, Players is a forgettable rom-com that disappoints with its rushed and undeserved ending.

It’s Valentine’s Day Week, and there are plenty of old and new rom-coms to look forward to, with Netflix also releasing its latest romantic comedy, Players, starring Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez. Written by Whit Anderson and directed by Trish Sie, the story sees Mack (Rodriguez), an outgoing sports reporter, who develops schemes to land one-night stands. When she starts falling in love with her latest play, Mack intends to turn her latest interest into a long-term relationship. As far as rom-coms go, Players barks up a creative tree, but this story is about as trashy as they come.

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Many romantic comedies utilize deception as a key plot point. However, for every film that incorporates an inciting fib with smarts and heart (from “While You Were Sleeping” to “You’ve Got Mail”), there are others that lack a similar savvy finesse (like “How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days” and “The Wedding Date”). “Players” competes in the latter league. Acting as a dumbed-down, gender-swapped kissing cousin to “Hitch,” it centers on a gal and her pals who know all the right moves to land hookups. Director Trish Sie’s middling and at times mawkish film not only makes us hate the game, but also its players.

Sports reporter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) has been playing the field for a long time and she likes it that way. She and her conniving friends Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), Sam (Augustus Prew) and his younger brother Little (Joel Courtney) routinely scheme and lie...

Exclusive: Stephen Dorff (True Detective), John Rhys-Davies (The Lord Of The Rings) and Beau Bridges (Matlock) are attached to join true crime action-drama Fruit of the Poisonous Tree.

The trio join Scott Haze, Joel Courtney, Willa Fitzgerald, Dermot Mulroney, Wilson Cruz, Tait Fletcher, Courtney Gains and British singing Hrvy.

Edith Productions is behind the project, which is being lined up to shoot in April in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Veteran director Fritz Kiersch (the original Children of the Corn) and casting director-producer Shayne Hartigan (Slayers) are aboard for the movie which is being made in association with Ken DuBow and Jonathan DuBow of DuBow Media Distribution, which will continuing to discuss the film with buyers at the EFM.

The film will delve into the Operation Powerstroke police file, a detective’s multi-year investigation into a police-protected crime ring.

Kiersch wrote the screenplay. Producer is Hartigan and EP is Mark Myers.

Gina Rodriguez is stepping out for the premiere of her new Netflix movie!

The 39-year-old Emmy-winning actress attended the premiere of Players held on Thursday evening (February 8) at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Liza Koshy, and Augustus Prew.

Damon‘s wife Samara Saraiva was also in attendance.

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s the synopsis for Players: “A New York sports writer with a playbook of clever hookup schemes unexpectedly falls for a fling. Can she go from playing the field to playing for keeps?”

Players – which also stars Tom Ellis, Ego Nwodim, and Marin Hinkle – debuts on Netflix on Feb. 14.

Click through the gallery for 15+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Bob Marley: One Love, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live and Lisa Frankenstein.

Lisa Frankenstein premiere

Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton joined writer Diablo Cody and director Zelda Williams at the premiere of their new Focus Features film in Los Angeles on Monday.

Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams

Bob Marley: One Love premiere

Stars Kingsley Ben-Adir and James Norton, executive producer Brad Pitt, producer Ziggy Marley and director Reinaldo Marcus Green reunited on the red carpet on Tuesday for the L.A. premiere of Bob Marley: One Love.

Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Reinaldo Marcus Green, James Norton and Robert Teitel

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live premiere

Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln debuted their...

‘Players’ is a new ‘rom- com’ feature, directed by Trish Sie starring Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim and Marin Hinkle, releasing February 14, 2024 in theaters:

“… New York female sportswriter ‘Mack’ has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend ‘Adam’ and their crew.

“While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.

“When Mack unexpectedly falls for charming war correspondent ‘Nick’, she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps…”

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Netflix is teasing their TV show and movie slate with a teaser video, and we’re highlighting some of the movies featured! You can see our full article about Netflix’s TV show slate for 2024 here.

The video features clips from various movies, and other original films have been given release dates that were just revealed!

Keep reading to find out more…

Some of the films teased in the video include Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz‘s Back in Action, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part Two the Scargiver, Eddie Murphy‘s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (out on July 3),

Scroll down for the entire 2024 film slate…

Orion And The Dark (Feb 2)

Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees, dogs, the ocean,...

The Netflix streaming service has just unveiled their 2024 line-up of film and TV show releases – and the list is so long, we’ve had to split it into two separate articles. While the TV show line-up can be found in another article here on JoBlo.com, in this one we’re focusing on the films Netflix will be releasing, including the long-awaited fourth entry in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, a sequel to The Platform, a time travel slasher movie, Richard Linklater’s Hit Man, an animated film scripted by Charlie Kaufman, Zack Snyder’s second Rebel Moon movie, and much more.

Here we go, with thanks to Deadline:

Orion And The Dark (Feb 2)

Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees,...

Here, in all its glory, is Netflix’s long list of movies premiering on the streamer in 2024, and there’s quite a few gems. While Netflix tries to program an event film each quarter, there’s clearly more star-studded pics than that as that’s what gets subscribers to click.

Of note, dates have been announced for five features including the Eddie Murphy fourthquel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (July 3), the animated Nickelodeon Latino title The Casagrandes Movie, (March 22), the cartoon movie Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (April 12), the Mark Waters-directed Brooke Shields and Miranda Cosgrove title Mother of the Bride (May 9), and the Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry action title The Union (August 16).

Also on deck is Amblin’s first movie under its Netflix deal, the Taron Egerton Tsa thriller Carry On, the Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz action movie Back in Action, franchise movies like Zack Snyder...

Released by a train crash, a mysterious creature rampages through a small Ohio town. The military is on its trail, the local authorities are overwhelmed, and a group of local kids… who planned to spend their summer making a zombie movie… take it upon themselves to figure out what’s going on. That’s the set-up for director J.J. Abrams’ 2011 film Super 8 (watch it Here) – and it’s time for it to be Revisited.

Like many aspiring filmmakers, J.J. Abrams started making movies at a young age, casting his friends and shooting on Super 8 film. As a teenager, he was able to participate in a young filmmakers’ festival in Los Angeles. Newspaper coverage of that festival caught the attention of one of Abrams’ heroes, another director who had gotten started making Super 8 movies when he was young: Steven Spielberg. Although Abrams and Spielberg didn’t meet at that time,...

Netflix has released the trailer for Players, which comes out on February 14. The movie features an exciting cast, including Gina Rodriguez and Tom Ellis, alongside talented actors Augustus Prew, Damon Wayans Jr., and more. Director Trish Sie will bring her unique perspective to the romantic and comedic elements of Players.

A trailer for the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy Players has now been released. Written by Whit Anderson and directed by Pitch Perfect 3's Trish Sie, this forthcoming movie follows the protagonist, Mack, a New York sportswriter who unexpectedly falls head over heels for a man who was initially meant to be part of a hookup “play.” Jane the Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez, who also serves as one of the movie’s executive producers, plays Mack, while Lucifer’s Tom Ellis plays the role of Nick, Mack’s charming love interest.

Now, Netflix has released a trailer for Players, giving...

‘Players’ is a new ‘rom- com’ feature, directed by Trish Sie stars Gina Rodriguez, Ellis, Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim and Marin Hinkle, releasing February 14, 2024 in theaters:

“… New York female sportswriter ‘Mack’ has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend ‘Adam’ and their crew.

“While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.

“When Mack unexpectedly falls for charming war correspondent ‘Nick’, she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps…”

Click the images to enlarge...

The Players trailer might give away just a little too much of the plot but, hey, at least it’s a fun two minutes. The romantic comedy is hitting the streaming service on February 14, 2024 for those who prefer to spend Valentine’s Day at home with Gina Rodriguez (Not Dead Yet), Damon Wayans Jr (The Harder They Fall), and Tom Ellis (Lucifer).

The cast of the rom-com also includes Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Augustus Prew (The Morning Show), Liza Koshy (Work It), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), and Marin Hinkle (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Trish Sie directs from a screenplay by Whit Anderson.

Ross M. Dinerstein, Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, and Ryan Christians serve as producers. Ross Girard, Sophia Lin, Gina Rodriguez, and Molly Breeskin executive produce.

Poster for ‘Players’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)

“New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.

"It was never about the plays, it was about being with the people who 'get' you." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a raunchy New York City romantic comedy film called Players, the latest from filmmaker Trish Sie. This is indeed about the "player" culture of super hot hookups and one-night-stands, where a woman helps guys with "plays" until he realizes he wants more than just one-night-stands. Of course, this is the same story they've been telling for decades. New York sportswriter Mack has spent years devising successful hook-up "plays" with her friends, but when she unexpectedly falls for one of her high society targets, she must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to "playing for keeps." What a pitch. Gina Rodriguez stars as Mack, along with Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim, Marin Hinkle, and Tom Ellis. This is the...

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Netflix has released the first look photos for their upcoming Valentine’s Day rom-com Players!

Featured in the stills from the movie include Tom Ellis, Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr, who seemingly find themselves in a love triangle.

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s a synopsis: New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up “plays” with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play. When Mack unexpectedly falls for her latest target, charming war correspondent Nick (Ellis), she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps.

Gina Rodriguez as Mack and Tom Ellis as Nick in ‘Players’ (Photo Cr. K.C. Bailey/Netflix © 2023)

Gina Rodriguez (Not Dead Yet), Damon Wayans Jr (The Harder They Fall), and Tom Ellis (Lucifer) lead the cast of Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Players. The streaming service just released the first batch of photos from the rom-com that takes its name from a group of friends who refuse to become emotionally involved in relationships.

The cast also includes Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Augustus Prew (The Morning Show), Liza Koshy (Work It), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), and Marin Hinkle (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel).

“New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can...

The new year is here. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and Netflix has unveiled new details about their upcoming romantic comedy, Players, which also includes some first-look pictures. The cast of the new comedy features an ensemble that includes Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim, Marin Hinkle and Tom Ellis. The movie follows in the tradition of films like Wedding Crashers, where a group of friends have perfected the process of meeting strangers for one-night stands and the complications that can arise from that.

The official synopsis from Netflix reads,

“New York sportswriter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up “plays” with best friend Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.

Players. (L-r) Liza Koshy as Ashley, Joel Courtney as Little, Gina Rodriguez as Mack and Damon Wayans Jr. as Adam in Players. Cr. K.C. Bailey/Netflix ©2023.

Players is one of Netflix’s major upcoming romantic comedies that’s set to be released on Netflix for Valentine’s Day 2024 but was originally set to debut at one point in 2023. Here’s everything we currently know about Players.

The film is directed by Trish Sie and written by Whit Anderson.

Producer Marc Platt, known for creating some of Hollywood’s biggest hits like La La Land and Bridge of Spies, is involved in the project. Platt also served as an executive producer on the Netflix Original The Trial of the Chicago 7, which received six Academy Award nominations.

Campire, I Can & I Will Productions, and Marc Platt Productions are behind the movie.

Let’s delve into further details for the upcoming...

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Taylor Zakhar Perez disagrees with Jacob Elordi's negative opinion of The Kissing Booth franchise, believing the films provided much-needed lightheartedness during the pandemic. Joey King, another co-star, also defends the movies and will never regret being a part of them, showcasing a split response among the cast. Despite being popular on Netflix, The Kissing Booth movies received poor reviews, highlighting the divisive nature of the franchise among the main cast members.

The Kissing Booth franchise star Taylor Zakhar Perez reacts to former co-star Jacob Elordi’s recent criticism of the film franchise. Perez played Marco Valentin Peña in the series, who was introduced in The Kissing Booth 2 and returned for The Kissing Booth 3. Elordi played Noah Flynn, one of the primary love interests, throughout the trilogy.

Reacting to Elordi’s recent criticism of the Kissing Booth series, Perez reveals his differing opinions on the franchise. At the GQ Men of the Year party,...

Actor Jacob Elordi doesn’t look back fondly on the experience of working on ‘The Kissing Booth’ trilogy despite the trilogy launching his career. Jacob, 26, reflected on his 2018 breakout role in the first film of the teen romance trilogy for GQ’s Men of the Year issue, reports People magazine.

The actor said: “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape”.

The films were adapted from Beth Reekles’ 2012 novel of the same name.

As per People, he played bad boy football star Noah Flynn in the films, the love interest of leading lady Elle Evans (Joey King) and older brother of her best friend, Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney).

‘The Kissing Booth’ marked one of Jacob’s first films, but after signing on for the two sequels, the Australian actor felt dissatisfied to say the least.

Actor Jacob Elordi doesn’t look back fondly on the experience of working on ‘The Kissing Booth’ trilogy despite the trilogy launching his career. Jacob, 26, reflected on his 2018 breakout role in the first film of the teen romance trilogy for GQ’s Men of the Year issue, reports People magazine.

The actor said: “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape”.

The films were adapted from Beth Reekles’ 2012 novel of the same name.

As per People, he played bad boy football star Noah Flynn in the films, the love interest of leading lady Elle Evans (Joey King) and older brother of her best friend, Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney).

‘The Kissing Booth’ marked one of Jacob’s first films, but after signing on for the two sequels, the Australian actor felt dissatisfied to say the least.

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A live-action Legend of Zelda movie has finally been confirmed, which means a talented actor will need to be chosen to play Link. The Hero of Time will be an extremely challenging character to cast since he has no dialogue in the many Zelda video games. This makes his personality difficult to define, with every player projecting their own ideas onto Link from game to game.

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New Mexico-based Edith Productions is behind the project, which has a SAG AFTRA interim agreement.

Veteran director Fritz Kiersch (the original Children of the Corn) and casting director-producer Shayne Hartigan (Slayers) are aboard for the movie which is being made in association with Ken DuBow and Jonathan DuBow of Access Entertainment, which is handling sales at AFM.

According to the producers, the film will delve into the Operation Powerstroke police file, a detective’s multi-year investigation into a police-protected crime ring. Filming is being lined up for early next year in New Mexico.

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