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Zoe Saldaña; Patrick Schwarzenegger; Johnnyswim; Tobe Nwigwe Season 23 Episode 72 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” promises an exciting lineup. Airing on ABC, this episode features actress Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in major film franchises. She brings her charm and charisma to the show, likely sharing stories from her career and insights into her latest projects.

Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger also joins the episode. As the son of Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. His appearance is expected to include discussions about his acting journey and upcoming films.

The musical guests for the night are Johnnyswim and Tobe Nwigwe. Johnnyswim, a popular musical duo, is known for their heartfelt songs and captivating performances. Tobe Nwigwe, an artist with a unique style, is sure to bring his energy to the stage.

You know you’re up to something special when your job involves replicating the kind of chocolate that “The Shawshank Redemption” used to create the mud that Andy Dufresne breaks through to freedom. But that is exactly what production designer Carmen Navis needed to do to make Mo Najjar’s (Mo Amer) own escape from an immigration detention facility — in a dream sequence, anyway — work as such a hilarious, heightened, poignant part of “Mo” Season 2.

The dream sequences throughout the final season of the Netflix comedy use cinematic signifiers and genre conceits to help tell the story of the big emotions that Mo’s feeling as he goes from being stranded in Mexico City to being deported but monitored in America to finally getting legal status and being able to visit his extended family in the West Bank. For every twist and turn of the story, Navis and her team...

It's only a matter of hours now until we get more of Mo Najjar's Arab and Texan flare that we've missed! He has such a can-do attitude no matter what life throws at him and his family, and it's certainly infectious when you watch. We can't wait to start streaming the new season! So when can you do so?

Mo season 2 premieres Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at 12 a.m. Pt on Netflix. There's no split season situation here as all 8 episodes drop on premiere day. The release time is a late one, especially for a weekday for those of us in the U.S. Though this is the typical time Netflix releases all of its new content.

And, hey. Most of the episodes are around the 30-minute mark. It'll be easy for you to squeeze in at least a couple before bed! Well, whether you're watching from here in the U.S.

When the story picks up with Mo Najjar in Mo season 2 this month, he definitely has a lot on his plate. And getting back into the U.S. after crossing the border into Mexico isn't going to be his biggest problem, as revealed in the official trailer.

Mo season 2 premieres Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 with all 8 episodes on Netflix. As we saw by the end of season 1, the Palestinian refugee and his family still haven't gotten a U.S. citizenship despite being in the country for over 20 years. That means he can't leave or he loses his asylum.

Though due to a few factors, he accidentally ends up in Mexico. So what happens next? It's not an easy way back home, and the trailer shows us how long he's been gone. We shared it below:

Poor guy has been in Mexico for six months, which is not a short amount of time!

Straight out of Houston, Texas, Netflix has revealed the official trailer and key art for the second season of its Mo series. The award-winning comedy from Netflix and A24 returns on January 30 for the conclusion of Mo’s journey.

In Mo Season 2, Mo Najjar straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a ton of bull**** as a Palestinian on the path to U.S. citizenship. The new episodes find Mo stranded across the border and desperate to return to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing.

As a stateless refugee without a passport, Mo is going to need all the hustle and charm he can muster. Little does he know that the journey home is just the start of his troubles, and there’s a new guy in town ready to steal both his longtime love Maria, and his dream of finally returning to Palestine.

Funny, poignant, and topical,...

After an extremely long hiatus, Mo returns in the new year, with Season 2 finally getting a release date and trailer from Netflix.

Mohammed Amer’s comedy series will return for its second and final season on Thursday, Jan. 30, with all eight episodes, TVLine has learned. Mo’s first season released back in August 2022, and it was later renewed for Season 2 in January 2023.

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Mo Amer’s meta Netflix series “Mo” is back for Season 2, and this time, Amer is joined by more than a few comedy pals.

Hannibal Buress, Liza Koshy, Matt Rife, Ralph Barbosa, and Slim Thug join the eight-episode season of the critically acclaimed show co-created by Amer and Ramy Youssef (who also has his own eponymous semi-autobiographical series).

Amer plays alter-ego Mo Najjar in the show, a character who straddles the line between two cultures, three languages, and “a ton of bullshit as a Palestinian on the path to U.S. citizenship,” according to the logline.

Season 2 finds Mo stranded across the border and desperate to get back to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing; but as a stateless refugee without a passport, Mo “needs all the hustle and charm he can muster,” as the synopsis reads. “Little does he know that the journey home is just the start of his troubles,...

If you were a fan of Mo season 1 on Netflix when it first debuted in August 2022, then you'll be happy to know that the second season finally has a release date! The streamer renewed the show back in January 2023, and we've been waiting for it ever since!

Well, the wait is almost over! Mo season 2 premieres Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 on Netflix. Just like the first season, you can expect another 8 episodes to finish up the story. Because that's right, this is also the final season of the comedy-drama. The release date has been set about two years after Netflix first announced the renewal news. I'm not going to complain. I'm just looking forward to the premiere at this point.

Season 1 ended with Mo accidentally finding himself in Mexico, which is really bad news for someone who doesn't have a passport or U.S. citizenship yet. How is he going to get himself out of this one?...

Netflix has announced that Mo Season 2 will debut on the streaming service on January 30, 2025. The award-winning comedy series comes from Netflix and A24.

In Mo Season 2, Mo Najjar straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a ton of bull**** as a Palestinian on the path to U.S. citizenship. The new episodes find Mo stranded across the border and desperate to get back to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing.

As a stateless refugee without a passport, Mo is going to need all the hustle and charm he can muster. Little does he know that the journey home is just the start of his troubles, and there’s a new guy in town ready to steal both his longtime love Maria and his falafel taco recipe.

Funny, poignant, and topical, the series is created and executive produced by comedians Mo Amer and Ramy Youssef. The final season...

After an extremely long hiatus, Mo finally returns in the new year, with Season 2 getting a release date from Netflix.

Mohammed Amer’s comedy series will return for its second and final season on Thursday, Jan. 30, with all eight episodes, TVLine has learned. Mo’s first season released back in August 2022, and it was later renewed for Season 2 in January 2023.

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Mo Amer will return with new episodes of his eponymous Netflix dramedy series on January 30, with all 8 making up the show’s second and final season. First-look photos can be found below.

Created by Mohammed ‘Mo’ Amer and Ramy Youssef, Mo follows the character of Mo Najjar, a Palestinian on the path to U.S. citizenship who straddles the line between two cultures, three languages, and a ton of bullshit.

Season 2 finds him stranded across the border and desperate to return to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing. But as a refugee without a state or a passport, he will need all the hustle and charm he can muster. His return home would be only the start of his troubles, as a new guy in town is looking to steal his longtime love Maria (Teresa Ruiz) and his falafel taco recipe.

In addition to Amer and Ruiz, Mo stars Farah Bsieso,...

In the upcoming episode of “Churchy,” titled “Tobe or Not Tobe,” excitement brews as Corey takes a significant step in his journey. Airing on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on BET, this episode promises to blend humor and heartfelt moments as Corey seeks Pastor Stinney’s blessing for a new youth service.

Corey’s enthusiasm shines through as he rallies his friends and community members to support this fresh initiative. The episode highlights the importance of community engagement and the power of collaboration. With the help of familiar faces, Corey aims to create a vibrant space for the youth, filled with inspiration and fun.

A special treat awaits viewers as Tobe Nwigwe, a talented artist, is set to perform. His presence adds an exciting element to the episode, showcasing the connection between music and faith. This blend of creativity and community spirit is sure to resonate with fans, making “Tobe or Not Tobe...

Kate Middleton will not be by her husband’s side when he travels to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize Awards next month, despite her return to royal duties.

The awards, which William co-founded along with Sir Richard Attenborough, honor the year’s top achievements in environmental research.

No reason has been given for Kate’s absence. But her name was not on the roster when the list of this year’s celebrity guests was revealed on Sunday.

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales speak with members of the Emergency Services during a visit to Southport Community Centre on October 10, 2024 in Southport, England. (Photo by Danny Lawson – Wpa Pool/Getty Images) A Very Special Event

Organizers selected Capetown for this year’s ceremony in order to highlight an “explosion of innovation” on the African continent in recent years.

The event will be co-hosted by actor Billy Porter...

Multi-hyphenate visionary, artist and actor Tobe Nwigwe today announced his 2025 Home Is Where The Hood Is Tour across Europe and North America. The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Friday, January 24 in Milan, Italy at Santeria Toscana 31 with additional shows in London, Paris and Amsterdam. The North America leg begins Friday, March 7 in New Orleans, LA at Civic Theater, with additional stops in Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Oakland and more before wrapping up on Saturday, April 5 with a hometown show in Houston, TX at 713 Music Hall.  Tickets: Tickets for the North America dates and ... Read more...

Blue Harbor Entertainment has acquired the distribution rights to writer and director Zia Mohajerjasbi’s “Know Your Place,” a drama about change and loss in Seattle.

The film features all first-time actors and stars Joseph Smith and Natnael Mebrahtu. It follows Robel Haile (Smith), a 15-year-old Eritrean American boy, who sets out to deliver a huge and heavy suitcase across town destined for a sick family member in his parents’ homeland. He and his best friend Fahmi Tadesse (Natnael Mebrahtu) embark on the errand together, when an unexpected turn changes the small task into an odyssey across Seattle.

Over the festival season, the film won several awards, including Golden Space Needle Audience award for best film and the New American Cinema Grand Jury prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.

“Know Your Place” will open in Los Angeles on Aug. 16 and will roll out regionally throughout the summer, opening in New York in the fall.

After his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in January, where he unveiled the first leg of The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Justin Timberlake announced additional dates for his highly anticipated tour.

This marks Timberlake’s first tour in five years. The initial North American leg is set to commence on April 29 in Vancouver, Canada, and span various cities in the U.S., Europe and the U.K. before it concludes in July at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

The second leg of The Forget Tomorrow World Tour will kick off this fall and will feature eight new shows across the United States and Canada.

Alongside these performances, Timberlake has released the heartfelt single “Selfish” from his upcoming sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was, which is scheduled for release on May 15. He also gave fans a taste of his new gospel-infused track “Sanctified,” which features Tobe Nwigwe.

Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet, Ryan Gosling, Olivia Rodrigo, Barbie, Saltburn, Sydney Sweeney and The Hollywood Reporter are among the nominees for the 28th annual Webby Awards, which honor the best of the internet.

Organizers said they received 13,000 entries from more 70 countries around the world this year, with PBS leading the nominees with 20 mentions, followed by Warner Bros. Discovery (18), Audible (16), Netflix (14), CNN (13), Paramount (11), iHeartMedia (11), The Washington Post (11) and MTV Entertainment (11). Awards are handed out across categories encompassing overall website, video, advertising, media and PR, apps and software, social media, podcast, games and AI, metaverse and virtual.

The Hollywood Reporter landed three noms this year, including best website/mobile site in the category of general desktop and mobile sites, entertainment. THR’s other two noms were for video content, including one for “Drama Actors Roundtable: Pedro Pascal, Evan Peters, Kieran Culkin, Damson Idris & More” (general video, interview/talk show), moderated by Lacey Rose,...

Justin Timberlake‘s new album Everything I Thought It Was is out in the world now and he celebrated its release with a star-studded party in Los Angeles.

The 43-year-old singer hosted his album release party on Thursday night (March 14) at Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood, Calif.

In addition to Justin and his wife Jessica Biel, attendees included Nsync members Jc Chasez, Lance Bass, and Chris Kirkpatrick.

More stars there included Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe, Babyface, Morgan Stewart and Jordan McGraw, Tobe Nwigwe, Michelle Buteau, Zane Lowe, Fisher Stevens, Lucky Daye, Jason Bolden, Adair Curtis, Rick Yorn, and many more.

Throughout the evening guests dined on a menu of Dan Tana’s specialties and danced to DJ sets by DJ Jadaboo and Donovan’s Yard.

Browse through the gallery to see all of the photos from inside the party…...

Justin Timberlake is back with his sixth studio album!

The 43-year-old entertainer just dropped his album Everything I Thought It Was, his first album in six years following 2018′s Man of the Woods.

Justin‘s new album includes the single “Selfish” and a new Nsync song titled “Paradise.” The beloved boy band even reunited this week for a surprise performance at Jt‘s album release party in Los Angeles.

The album features 18 songs, including songs with Fireboy Dml and Tobe Nwigwe.

Justin will be back on the road starting in late April and he’s touring through the end of the year. Many of the shows are already sold out, so get your tickets while you still can!

Head inside to listen to the new album….

You can stream the album below thanks to Spotify or download it right now on iTunes.

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“Ladies and gentleman, we are ‘NSync,” Justin Timberlake reminded the crowd at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Moments before, Jc Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Lance Bass had appeared from behind a curtain to join Timberlake on the group’s track “Gone,” plus a medley of their other hits, reuniting for the first time on stage in almost a decade.

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The band is officially back together. ‘Nsync reunited to debut their new song “Paradise” at Justin Timberlake’s show in Los Angeles last night. The former boy band also performed two of their ’90s hits, “Bye Bye Bye” and “It’s Gonna Be Me.”

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‘NSync fans might want to sit down for this one. After teasing a possible collaboration on TikTok last week, Justin Timberlake has confirmed that he has linked up with his former bandmates on a new track for his upcoming album Everything I Thought It Was. The new track is called “Paradise” and is the second to last song on the album.

In the cheeky TikTok video, a fan asked him to blink twice to confirm if ‘NSync is on a song called “Paradise,” and Timberlake pulled his sunglasses down to oblige.

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The cast of Hacks is dishing on the upcoming season of the Max hit, describing it a “new frontier” for the show.

Series co-creator Paul W. Downs and star Hannah Einbinder spilled the beans in Vegas over the weekend during the “Verizon Presents Max: Hacks Watch Party,” part of the telecom brand’s “Verizon Live” activation at the Super Bowl.

The two were joined by Verizon executives, customers,...

It might be more than just a Trolls soundtrack song.

In an interview with Kelly Clarkson for her talk show Monday, Justin Timberlake teased that he and the *Nsync boys — Jc Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick — have been making music.

“We’ve been in the studio,” Timberlake told Clarkson. “So there may be a little something in the future.”

Timberlake nodded after the crowd erupted in applause. Before then, he reflected on how quickly the guys picked things back up when they made “Better Place” for Trolls Band Together last year.

Justin Timberlake just delivered the first televised performances of his new era, and he included a surprise.

The 42-year-old “SexyBack” hitmaker was the musical guest on the January 27 episode of Saturday Night Live. While he snuck into a skit alongside close pal Jimmy Fallon, the biggest surprise of the night was that Justin live-debuted a new song called “Sanctified.”

Head inside to watch Justin Timberlake’s performances…

A duet with Tobe Nwigwe, “Sanctified” is a midtempo with an easy production and some sensual lyrics.

“Something about / How we break all of the rules / Make a sinner feel so blessed / You take all of my wrongs,” he sings, adding, “Make me a new man / And I’m sanctified.”

He also crooned “Selfish,” the lead single to his forthcoming album Everything I Thought It Was.

Justin opted out of theatrics for both performances, singing in front of a mic stand with a...

It’s been six years since Justin Timberlake released his last album, Man of the Woods, which sold 422,000 copies stateside — his first album not to crack a million. To promote the release of his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought I Was, out March 15 on RCA Records, the former boy bander served as the musical guest on tonight’s Saturday Night Live in support of his Social Network co-star Dakota Johnson.

After popping up during Johnson’s monologue and joining his sketch-comedy partner in crime, Jimmy Fallon, for another edition...

Tobe Nwigwe and Reebok are teaming up!

The multi-year partnership will include a co-designed footwear and apparel capsule collection as well as new music. The Reebok by Chukwu collection will sit across fashion and lifestyle categories and is expected to release in Fall 2024.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I’m honored to partner with a brand like Reebok that represents so many iconic moments in culture and possesses timeless designs that have spanned generations. I can still vividly remember fighting with one of my best friends in middle school over who could first get their hands on the latest Question drop,” said Tobe. “I’m excited to bring my point of view and join our worlds together to create something truly special.”

After encountering a college football career-ending injury, Tobe turned to the arts and became a film & TV actor, fashion collaborator and ‘Best New Artist’ nominee at the...

We present a VFX Breakdown from Transformers Rise of the Beasts from the masters at Mpc. We’ve also got a look at some of the early concept art that shows how the characters were given their characteristics and how some of the amazing action was designed.

There is true CG wizardry on display here, and we love seeing all the work that goes to making these moments come together. Here’s some of the concept art for the film, and then after that – the VFX breakdown.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Concept Art

Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John Dimaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Cristo Fernández.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts VFX Breakdown

Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, the...

Concluding our coverage for Transformers Rise of the Beasts, we had the chance to sit down in L.A. recently with two of the people who made the film happen: Director Steven Caple Jr. and second unit director and VFX wizard James Madigan

Related: Our Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Premiere Interviews

Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John Dimaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Cristo Fernández. DaniElle DeLaite asks the questions, and also got the chance to drive a Porsche at a specially arranged Transformers event. Check it out below:

Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, the movie takes audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle...

In Steven Caple, Jr.'s new film "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," Anthony Ramos plays a character named Noah who has fallen on financial hard times. In an act of desperation, he agrees to break into a museum to steal a car and sell it to Reek (rapper Tobe Nwigwe), an associate of his in the criminal underground. What Noah doesn't know is that the car he is stealing is, in fact, a robot in disguise. After a chase with the police -- a chase in which the car seems to drive itself and project holographic duplicates into the lanes surrounding it -- the robot transforms into a mechanical humanoid and introduces itself as Mirage. Mirage is a Transformer from the planet Cybertron, and who works as a soldier for the stern robot commander Optimus Prime. Mirage is voiced by Pete Davidson and is the "laidback" and "funny" Transformer, often...

In Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Maximals and Autobots must team up to stop Unicron from destroying Earth. Noah Diaz, an ex-military tech expert, and Elena Wallace, a museum researcher and history buff, stumble across the Transformers and learn about the potential planet-destroying enemy targeting their home. The duo travels the globe with their new allies and will do whatever it takes to protect their planet from being devoured by Unicron and his henchmen led by Scourge.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is directed by Steven Caple Jr. with a script penned by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber from a story by Joby Harold. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Lauren Luna Vélez, Tobe Nwigwe, and Dean Scott Vazquez. The powerhouse voice cast of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is led by Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Liza Koshy, Ron Perlman,...

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is bringing its nostalgia-fueled bombast to the home market with an official digital and Blu-ray release! The explosive battle between the Autobot, Decepticons, and Maximals rolls onto digital starting on July 11, with the official 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD hitting shelves on October 10.

The digital and physical releases for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts comes packed with over an hour of bonus content, including deleted and extended scenes. Check out the list from Paramount Home Entertainment below for more details:

Human Affairs— In a world of robots, machines, and aliens, we explore the humans who help save the world. Life in the 90s— The filmmakers discuss how the music, set design, fashion, and cultural references transport viewers to New York in the 90s. Heroes— Get an inside look at the inspiration and thought process behind designing the Autobots and the Maximals. Villains—Watch as the...

The Transformers: Rise of the Beasts cast features both familiar actors from the previous entries in the franchise and exciting newcomers making their first appearance in a Transformers movie. Set in 1994, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts revolves around a pair of Brooklyn archeologists who embark on a globetrotting journey with the Autobots and, along the way, contend with three new factions of Transformers: the Maximals, the Predacons, and the Terrorcons. Michael Bay isn’t in the director’s chair for this one — it’s directed by Creed II’s Steven Caple, Jr. — but Bay is on board as a producer for this next chapter in the Transformers franchise and the new cast members it brings.

Rather than checking in on existing characters like Shia Labeouf’s Sam Witwicky, Mark Wahlberg’s Cade Yeager, or Hailee Steinfeld’s Charlie Watson, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduces all-new protagonists to the Transformers franchise.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is out in cinemas now, and to mark the occasion we spoke to three of its leading stars, chatting to Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback & Tobe Nwigwe.

In this fun interview, filled with laughter (seems the talent got the giggles), we speak about the enjoyment – and challenges – of working in a blockbuster of this nature, and their camaraderie on set. They also talk about Pete Davidson, shooting in Peru, and a rather magical butterfly encounter…

Watch full interview here with Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback & Tobe Nwigwe:

Synopsis

Optimus Prime and the Autobots take on their biggest challenge yet. When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, they must team up with a powerful faction of Transformers known as the Maximals to save Earth.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is out now

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On June 9, 2023, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” roared into theaters courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The film directed by Steven Caple Jr. received mixed reviews, resulting in a score of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and a Critics Consensus that reads, “Thanks to some genuine human drama between the set pieces and palpable affection for the title characters, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ is one of the franchise’s more enjoyable outings.”

While critics may be divided on the latest action flick to come from this franchise, fans have overwhelmingly praised this outing with a 91% audience approval score. Set in the ’90s, a new faction of Transformers – the Maximals – join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth. The ensemble cast includes Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Cristo Fernández, John Dimaggio, Ron Perlman, Colman Domingo, Peter Dinklage and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. Read our full review round-up below.

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Elemental and the start of the Tribeca Film Festival.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts premiere

Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Liza Koshy, Peter Dinklage, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Peter Cullen and Pete Davidson walked the red carpet in Brooklyn on Monday for the U.S. premiere of the latest Transformers flick.

Peter Dinklage, Lauren Vélez, Pete Davidson, Tobe Nwigwe, David Sobolov, Ron Perlman, Tongayi Chirisa, Steven Caple Jr., Peter Cullen, Cristo Fernández, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Fishback, Anthony Ramos and Liza Koshy Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Tobe Nwigwe

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The Tiny Beautiful Things team, including star Kathryn Hahn, attended an FYC event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

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Robots in disguise are invading theaters around the globe, and we want to know what you think about the latest installment of the nostalgia-driven battle for the planet’s fate! Transformers: Rise of the Beasts brings the Autobots, Decepticons, and Maximals to the live-action screen for the first time, making dreams come true for fans of all ages. The seventh installment of the live-action Transformers franchise earned $8.8M in previews from 3,100 locations, with audiences ready to race into theaters throughout the weekend. Can Rise of the Beasts drive past Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse for the number one spot in its second weekend? Both films aim to please similar audiences, so the battle for box office supremacy is on!

In his review of the film, JoBlo’s Eric Walkuski admitted that while the film is a “touch better” than the Micheal Bay movies, it’s still “filled with contrivances and unnecessary clutter.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts marks the 7th film in the Transformers series, giving us a brand new narrative, new characters (introducing the “Maximals”), and some fresh settings in the 15-year-old movie franchise. Technically a follow-up to 2018’s Bumblebee, the film brings us to 1994 New York City, where the Autobots and new human adversaries have to band together to stop evil Decepticons from destroying Earth. While on the surface, that description might not sound like anything new, Rise of the Beasts brings a different style and atmosphere to the series, doing a solid job of reenergizing it.

We recently had the opportunity to attend the press junket for the film and chat with key members of the cast and crew: Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, who play the film’s two primary human protagonists, talk about what the Transformers meant to them growing up, and how this movie is different...

There have been plenty of Transformers Rise of the Beasts updates that give a full look at the new Transformers movie's cast, new and returning Transformers, story details, and how it is connected to the overall Transformers franchise ahead of the June 2023 release. Paramount launched the Transformers film series based on Hasbro's iconic toys in 2007 with Michael Bay directing and Shia Labeouf's Sam Witwicky in the lead. After five entries in the main franchise (the latter two led by Mark Wahlberg), it was decided to take the Autobots in a new direction that will continue in Transformers 7. Most notably, the new Transformers movie will draw from the Beast Wars cartoon for the first time.

After the disappointment of Michael Bay's Transformers: The Last Knight, Paramount used Bumblebee as a soft reboot for the Transformers franchise. With a small budget and focus, the movie was a hit, with Hailee Steinfeld as the new lead.

American rapper Tobe Nwigwe is all set to showcase his acting prowess on screen with his performance in the upcoming film ‘Transformers Rise Of The Beasts’, which is all set to release on June 9.

Nwigwe, whose real name is Tobechukwu Dubem, said that acting in the film with “phenomenal” people had way less pressure.

Since he’s made a transition from making music to acting, which does he find more daunting, music or acting?

Nwigwe, who received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 65th Grammy Awards, told Ians: “It’s more than just making music with me because I am independent. I do all of my stuff. I got the vision, I have to control all of that, create and every thing is based upon my movement.”

He added: “When I was able to be a part of the franchise it was the first time I was able...

To paraphrase Dan Olson’s excellent Nft video essay Line Goes Up, we’re going to have to deal with a lot of vocabulary and a lot of complexity in this review. Some of it will fill some of you with a nostalgic glow and some of it will sound like white noise and make your head hurt. What you do need to know is that you don’t need to know or care about any of it. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is going to rock on regardless so you might as well enjoy the ride.

You wouldn’t like planet-munching big bad Unicron (Colman Domingo) when he’s hangry. He has a tendency to wipe out civilisations. Maximal leader Apelinq fought bravely to protect his home planet from Unicron and his Terrorcon sidekicks but ultimately sacrificed himself in battle with Scourge to allow the other Maximals – Optimus Primal...

The latest thousand volt charge through the ever-evolving body of Transformers cinematic universe arrived in the capital this evening with the premiere of Transformers Rise of the Beasts. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John Dimaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Cristo Fernández.

You can read our review of the film right here.

Here’s how the scene looked earlier in the week.

The film hits cinemas on June 8th. Colin Hart, Ethan Hart and Scott Davis were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Premiere Interviews

Plot

Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, the movie will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals...

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will see Maximals and Autobot Transformers team up in a new blockbuster adventure. In the latest Transformers movie, a former military and tech expert named Noah Diaz, and a history expert and museum researcher named Elena Wallace stumble upon Autobot and Maximal Transformers. The pair learn that a planet-destroying enemy of the Transformers, Unicron, is targeting Earth with his henchmen, led by Scourge, and finding a way to bring the planet devourer to them. Working with the Autobots and Maximals, Noah and Elena do whatever it takes to protect their home and those they love by saving the world.

Steven Caple Jr. directs Transformers: Rise of the Beasts from a screenplay written by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber from a story by Joby Harold. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Lauren Luna Vélez, Tobe Nwigwe,...

Maximals finally hit the big screen with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Ex-military technology expert In the new Transformers movie, Noah Diaz and museum researcher Elena Wallace stumble across a group of stranded Autobot and Maximal Transformers. Once they discover a world-ending threat is on the horizon, they team up with the Transformers to fight against Unicron and his minions to protect their planet.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts features an impressive voice cast to bring the Transformers to life, including Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Liza Koshy, Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, Colman Domingo, and David Sobolov. Also starring in the movie as the human characters are Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Vélez, Tobe Nwigwe, and Dean Scott Vazquez. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is directed by Steven Caple Jr. from a screenplay penned by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber and a story by Joby Harold.

With just a few days to go before the release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Paramount Pictures has released the final trailer for the latest installment of the franchise.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduces new factions of Transformers, including the Maximals led by Optimus Primal and the Terrorcons led by Scourge. As you can see in the final trailer above, Rise of the Beasts also introduces Unicron, the planet-sized Transformer who devours entire worlds. The gigantic Transformer was first introduced in Transformers: The Movie back in 1986 where he was voiced by Orson Welles. This time around the character is voiced by Colman Domingo of Fear the Walking Dead.

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For Transformers fans who don’t really care about the plot, the final trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was created just for you. The trailer serves up new glimpses of the Transformers in action and just barely shows the human actors interacting with the giant alien robots.

Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback (Swarm) lead a cast that includes Tobe Nwigwe, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, and Michelle Yeoh. Fan favorite Peter Cullen returns to voice Optimus Prime. And Liza Koshy, Colman Domingo, John Dimaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Tongayi Chirisa, Pete Davidson, and Cristo Fernández also star.

Creed II‘s Steven Caple Jr directs from a screenplay by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber. Michael Bay, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Don Murphy, Mark Vahradian, and Duncan Henderson produce, with Steven Spielberg, Brian Goldner, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg,...

In Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Maximals and Autobots will finally team up on the big screen! Former soldier and tech expert Noah Diaz and history buff museum researcher Elena Wallace stumble across Autobot and Maximal Transformers. Pulled into an ancient war, the duo teams up with the Autobots and Maximals to save Earth from Unicron, a planet-destroying force and enemy of the Transformers.

Steven Caple Jr. helms the newest installment of the Transformers franchise with a script penned by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber from a story by Joby Harold. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts stars Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Liza Koshy, Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, and David Sobolov as the voices of the Transformers. Rounding out the star-studded cast are Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Lauren Luna Vélez, Tobe Nwigwe, and Dean Scott Vazquez.

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"If you keep your eyes open, life will show you everything you need to know." Paramount has unveiled one final trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts - landing in theaters worldwide starting this weekend. Is anyone planning to go see it in theaters? This is technically the 7th movie in the sentient alien robot series Transformers, bringing back Optimus Prime and the Autobots again to fight the greatest evil - Unicron. Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a '90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons. This Transformers movie stars Anthony Ramos (also from In the Heights) and Dominique Fishback, with Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen (as Optimus Prime), Ron Perlman (as Optimus Primal), Peter Dinklage (as Scourge), Michelle Yeoh (as Airazor), Pete Davidson (as Mirage), Liza Koshy, John Dimaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez,...

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Autobot and Maximal Transformers will work together to fight against the planet-destroying force, Unicron. Ex-military tech expert Noah Diaz and museum researcher Elena Wallace discover the Autobot and Maximal Transformers. When they learn about the impending destruction of Earth at the hands of Unicron, they decide to work with the Transformers to fight for their home and protect the ones they love.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is directed by Steven Caple Jr. from a screenplay written by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber from a story by Joby Harold. The movie stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Lauren Luna Vélez, Tobe Nwigwe, and Dean Scott Vazquez as the human characters. The Transformers are voiced by Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Liza Koshy, Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, and David Sobolov.

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Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” continued its strong performance in the territory, collecting £4.2 million in second place in its second weekend for a total of £16.2 million. In third position, in its third weekend, Universal’s “Fast X” earned £1 million for a total of £13.3 million.

Occupying fourth place in its fifth weekend was Disney’s “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” with £993,389 for a total of £34.6 million. Disney’s “The Boogeyman” debuted in fifth position with £492,071.

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