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Given its monumental status as one of the greatest films ever made, it is perhaps surprising that there aren't more movies about the circumstances surrounding the making of "Citizen Kane." After all, beyond the technical dazzle of Orson Welles' magnum opus, it is also the story of a clash between two towering egos at opposite ends of their careers: In one corner Welles, the prodigiously talented upstart from New York who was handed the keys to Hollywood for his first motion picture; in the other, William Randolph Hearst, the fearsome magnate who dominated the largest and most influential media empire in the United States. It is also the tale of two sprawling estates that became monuments to their builders; Hearst Castle, an opulent testament to Heart's immense wealth, and Xanadu, Welles' gloomy fictionalized version of the former that would loom large over the rest of his career. Yet, to date,...

This week, Amazon Prime Video is buzzing with a diverse lineup of films that have grabbed viewers’ attention. From action-packed adventures to heartfelt dramas and animated family favorites, there’s something for everyone streaming right now.

The list reflects a mix of recent releases and timeless classics, showcasing the platform’s ability to cater to varied tastes. Whether you’re into thrilling sequels or stories rooted in history, these movies, including the newly released ‘War of the Worlds’ (2025) starring Ice Cube, are keeping audiences glued to their screens.

10. The Hustle (2019) Pin High

This comedy stars Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway as two con artists scamming a tech guru on the Riviera. Their sharp wit and playful schemes make it a fun, light watch. Perfect for a chill evening, it delivers laughs with a sunny backdrop.

9. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Universal Pictures

Chris Pratt voices Mario, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach,...

Choosing which series Gintama has not parodied is probably easier than listing those that it has. Over its decades of run, Gintama has spent most of its runtime with random references to anything popular on the face of the Earth and parodying any series it can think of.

Whether it is Shonen anime or real-world pop culture, Gintama is not picky about what to parody. With each and every parody comes its unique fourth wall-breaking humor and antics that are hard to find in any other series. So here is a list of the funniest parody moments from the anime, which had fans clutching their stomachs and realizing why the series will always be the king of comedy.

10. Star Wars: A Rather Weird Darth Vader Gintama’s version of Darth Vader | Credits: Sunrise

Episode 232 of Gintama shows a brilliant Star Wars parody. Gintama not only parodies other anime, but also...

On the same day that the new trailer for Chris Pratt’s Terminal List spin-off debuted its new trailer, one older classic from the Guardians of the Galaxy star has returned to streaming charts. Pratt stars alongside James McAvoy (X-Men: First Class) and Angelina Jolie (Mr. & Mrs. Smith) in Wanted, the 2008 action/superhero movie following a frustrated office worker who discovers he’s the son of a professional assassin, and that he has his father’s same superhuman abilities.Wanted is currently streaming on Netflix in America, where it’s become one of the top 10 most popular movies for the streamer, sitting at #9 at the time of writing. The film earned a 71% from audiences and a 69% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and it even grossed $342 million globally against a $75 million budget.

Wanted stumbling into the Netflix top 10 comes not long after the streamer announced that another of Pratt’s older projects,...

As Batman begins a new era, DC is redesigning his iconic sidekick, Robin the Boy Wonder. Coming this September, DC is launching a new volume of Batman from Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez. The Dark Knight will be joined by Tim Drake's Robin - the version many fans consider the definitive take on his sidekick.

It seems that right from the start, Robin is going to be a huge part of the new volume of Batman...

Tim Drake is getting a whole new costume for the new volume, and designer Jorge Jiménez has shared a detailed look at the new red, black and yellow suit on Instagram, as well as covers for Batman #2.

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Robin's costume is a bright red/orange with black detailing and cloak,...

Mr. Show and Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk took some time during his promotion of the John Wick-like Nobody 2 to instead give all the violent details about how he'd murder beloved Nintendo mascot Mario. The comedy-writer-turned-action-star is best known for playing Jimmy McGill, aka Saul Goodman, in both Breaking Bad and its prequel, Better Call Saul, but seems to have some beef with the iconic mustachioed plumber.

In an interview with IGN (via Eurogamer), Odenkirk was shown numerous images of characters on vacation in their various sequels, including The Brady Bunch, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Kevin McCallister in Home Alone 2. The segment had Odenkirk channeling the violent tendencies of his Nobody 2 character, Hutch Mansell (who is on vacation in the upcoming film), to inform how he would fight each character shown to him.

At one point, Odenkirk is shown images of Mario on vacation in...

Adam West's classic 1960s series wasn't the first live-action "Batman" adaptation, but it is the one most people think of when remembering the old days of the character on the screen. In the decades since, shows like "Batman: The Animated Series" and the many critically acclaimed Batman films have built the Caped Crusader into arguably the most popular superhero in the U.S., if not worldwide. But when it comes to camp and silly charm, nothing beats the '60s series.

Sadly, most of the folks who made that show what it was are no longer with us, including Adam West himself, who passed away in 2017. Other prominent co-stars like Burgess Meredith (The Penguin), Cesar Romero (The Joker), Alan Napier (Alfred), Neil Hamilton (Commissioner Gordon), and Yvonne Craig (Batgirl) have also all passed on.

Only three major stars from the series are still with us today, carrying on the...

At San Diego Comic-Con, Bob Odenkirk sat down with IGN to talk about his upcoming movie Nobody 2. During their chat, he shared some pretty wild and funny thoughts about which childhood TV and movie characters he would want to fight, and who he wouldn’t dare touch.

Odenkirk didn’t hold back. About The Brady Bunch, he said, “I would happily kill them, they don’t even have to do anything. Not the littlest girl I wouldn’t hurt, it’s not her fault she’s a Brady.” So, the youngest Brady is off limits, but the rest?

Not so much. Then he went after Alvin and the Chipmunks, saying he’d “step on them and crush them under my foot. You have to hear the bones and the gush inside their body, you’re gonna cheer.” That’s a pretty brutal mental image.

When it came to Home Alone,...

At San Diego Comic-Con, Bob Odenkirk sat down with IGN to talk about his new movie Nobody 2, and the conversation took a fun and wild turn when he started joking about which famous characters he’d be willing to fight, and which ones he wouldn’t.

Odenkirk didn’t hold back. He said he wouldn’t hesitate to take on The Brady Bunch. “I would happily kill them, they don’t even have to do anything. Not the littlest girl I wouldn’t hurt, it’s not her fault she’s a Brady.”

He even went after Alvin and the Chipmunks, imagining stepping on them and crushing them with a vivid description: “You have to hear the bones and the gush inside their body, you’re gonna cheer.”

But when it came to Macaulay Culkin’s character from Home Alone, Odenkirk drew the line. “I’m not going to hurt Kevin.

In terms of cinema, there's nothing more frustrating than jumping aboard a potential franchise, only to see studio heads pull the plug due to poor critical reception, underwhelming box office, or negative fan backlash. Surprisingly, this happens a lot, with an assortment of properties left dangling without a proper resolution to their storylines.

Typically, the fault lies with the producers, who too often put the cart before the horse and spend far too much time setting the stage for future sequels and spinoffs rather than focusing on laying a solid foundation for their property. And so, we're left with a bevy of incomplete films that vanish into the void -- often leaving a lot of unrealized potential on the table.

We've perused the cinematic landfill for examples of this unfortunate filmmaking staple and found 15 noteworthy cliffhangers that were never resolved. So grab some popcorn and take a look -- and don't worry,...

Nintendo recently shared a surprising update about Mario and Princess Peach, turning a beloved duo into ‘just friends’—let’s explore this heartfelt twist with a smile!

What You Need to Know…

Nintendo clarified on July 23, 2025, via their Nintendo Today app that Mario and Princess Peach are “just good friends” who “help each other out.”

This statement, first noted by X user @KirPinkFury, comes after 40 years of romantic hints in games like Super Mario Odyssey.

Fans are buzzing with reactions, from funny “friend-zone” quips to thoughtful debates.

The news ties into Mario’s growing world, including the new Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe, open since May 22, 2025.

It’s a charming shift—let’s dive into this Mushroom Kingdom update!

What’s Behind Nintendo’s Relationship Clarification?

Nintendo surprised fans with a gentle note on their Nintendo Today app, calling Mario and Princess Peach “just good friends” who “help each other out whenever they can.

While at San Diego Comic-Con, Coyote vs. Acme will feature one iconic Looney Tunes character after showing up in a clip. The Looney Tunes movie was originally announced in 2018. It even completed filming before it was revealed that Warner Bros. would be shelving the movie.

It was just this year that the infamous film was saved by a noble distributor, Ketchup Entertainment. Ketchup had previously distributed another Looney Tunes movie called The Day the Earth Blew Up. Now saved, the Coyote vs. Acme movie will be shown to audiences next year.

At an Sdcc panel that ScreenRant attended, it was confirmed that Bugs Bunny will appear in Coyote vs Acme. Bugs' appearance was revealed via footage from the movie, in which Will Forte's character Kevin interacts with multiple Looney Tunes characters. In this clip, Wiles has hired Kevin. It was his first day in court in decades since he is used to settling cases.

The central duo in the Super Mario franchise have long been in a will-they-won't-they-type relationship, and Nintendo has finally spoken up on the matter. The iconic video game developer and hardware manufacturer has long taken a very lascadical approach to its characterization and lore, but a surprising bit of info clears the air regarding the plumber and the princess.

Spotted by X (formerly Twitter) user KirPinkFury (via My Nintendo News), the Nintendo Today app states that "Princess Peach and Mario are good friends and help each other out whenever they can." This sounds like a clear explanation that there is nothing romantic between the two characters, contrary to a broadly held assumption that Mario saved the princess many times out of personal obligation as well as duty.

"Princess Peach and Mario are good friends and help each other out whenever they can."Via: Nintendo Today app. pic.twitter.com/IsyQqe...

After decades of risking life, limb, and at least a dozen castle-related traumas, Mario just got friend-zoned harder than anyone in gaming history. According to a recent Nintendo Today update—yes, an official Nintendo source—Mario and Princess Peach aren’t a couple. Not now, not ever. They’re just “good friends.”

Let that sink in. First shared by Twitter user KirPinkFury (shoutout to the real Mvp), this casual emotional drive-by states: “Mario and Peach are just good friends and help each other out whenever they can.” That’s it. No hearts. No romance. No she was in another castle because she was planning a surprise anniversary party. Just good friends. This comes as a punch in the gut for everyone who assumed that thirty-plus years of cheek kisses, flying raccoon suits, and literally going to space to save her might mean Mario had a shot at something more than polite gratitude.

2023's The Super Mario Bros. Moviecontinues to make its way up the streaming charts two years after it crushed the box office.

Per FlixPatrol, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has made some major moves up the streaming charts for Amazon Prime Video in recent days. As of the time of writing, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has risen four places to reach the number five spot on the list of the top ten streaming movies on the platform, overtaking Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and How to Train Your Dragon 2 along the way. Live-action hits continue to dominate the list, however, with Heads of State, Uncharted, and The Accountant 2 standing in the first, second, and third place positions, respectively.

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel, The Super Mario Bros. Movie featured the voices of Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi,...

Mario Lopez, best known for projects like ‘Saved by the Bell,’ and ‘The X Factor,’ was recently sued by a former NFL cheerleader, Desiree Townsend. Townsend claims that the man defamed her through his social media post. She is also suing Inside Edition, CBS Broadcasting, and Paramount Global for $100 million, vowing to give half of her earnings to James Franco and the profits to Women in Media.

Townsend got herself the nickname ‘Flu Shot Cheerleader’ when she claimed that a seasonal flu shot left her with dystonia. However, Inside Edition created a piece on her which showed a clip of her behaving erratically and having slurred speech. A while later, she seemed to be perfectly fine.

Lopez posted the video of her erratic behavior on Instagram, writing, “There’s gotta be some kind of award for this performance. #MethodActor #OscarWorthy.” Clearly, Lopez was convinced that Townsend was faking the diagnosis.

As we approach the premiere of Seth Green’s “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” to honor the animated adult stop-motion sketch comedy series’ 20th anniversary, we wanted to remember some of the show’s most iconic sketches.

When Seth Green launched “Robot Chicken” alongside Matthew Senreich on Adult Swim in 2005, it became an instant hit that fans stayed up late to watch. While some sketches may not hold up today due to some of the crude jokes, let’s just say “Robot Chicken” isn’t afraid to stretch the limits of comedy, no matter how dark the gags become.

Check out the best sketches we chose below.

“Jason Vorhees at Home”

In this quick sketch, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at Jason Voorhees’s life when he’s not out and about murdering people. He’s a normal guy who does his own laundry and enjoys a good puzzle every now and again.

Chris Pratt kicked off the year by starring in The Electric State, the critically panned sci-fi film that cost over $300 million to make. 13 years ago, he starred in a forgotten rom-com that just got a disappointing streaming update. Pratt stars alongside Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Emily Blunt (Edge of Tomorrow) in The Five-Year Engagement, a romantic comedy following Tom (Segel) and Violet (Blunt), a newly-engaged couple that keeps running into obstacles before they can make it down the aisle. The Five-Year Engagement is currently streaming on Netflix, but the streamer has announced that the last day to watch the film will be July 31. It earned mediocre scores of 64% from critics and 51% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed only $54 million at the box office against a $30 million budget.

In addition to starring in the film, Jason Segel also wrote the script for The Five-Year Engagement with Nicholas Stoller, who...

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You've seen Hiccup and Toothless animated. You've seen them in live-action. And now you can see them in live-action — from your couch! That's because this year's remake of How to Train Your Dragon is now available to rent or own on digital.

M3GAN 2.0: One of the more surprising box-office stories of the year so far has to be the disastrous launch of M3GAN 2.0. The sequel switched up genres, leaned all the way into the meme-ification of its predecessor, and seemingly turned into something that not many people were looking for. But perhaps M3GAN will have a second-second life on streaming, where it lands this week.

Cloud: For those of you lucky enough to live in New York City...

Sega has finally dropped some news that Nintendo probably didn’t want to hear. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is officially coming to Switch 2 this holiday season, and the timing feels almost vindictive for anyone who’s been wrestling with Mario Kart World’s $79.99 price tag.

Just when Nintendo thought they had the premium kart racing market locked down with their $79.99 open-world racer, here comes Sonic with a $69.99 alternative that promises deeper customization and full physical releases. The rivalry that defined console gaming in the ’90s is back, except now it’s happening on Nintendo’s own hardware.

Anyone who’s been holding off on Mario Kart World because of the price jump now has a legitimate alternative to consider. That ten-dollar difference might not sound like much, but when you’re already questioning whether any kart racer is worth eighty bucks, every dollar matters.

Sega Knows Exactly What It’s Doing...

The latest Superman movie by James Gunn was released just a few days ago, and people are absolutely going wild about it. The red-caped alien from Krypton has always been an icon since his inception back in 1938, and in the past few years, his influence has been growing exponentially.

You might have noticed that while other heroes like Spider-Man or Batman routinely get stellar video games, bringing Superman to the gaming world seems like an impossible feat. And even when attempts are made, they rarely capture his true potential.

Hence, we have decided to make a ranked list of every Superman video game out there, so you know which ones to play to get that perfect Man of Steel experience.

12. Superman (1979) This game was the beginning of all Superman games | Image Credits: Atari Inc.

If you’re into some classics, then this game might just be for you. Superman is...

Nintendo is currently hard at work on both The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 and The Legend of ZeldaMovie, which are in various stages of production. However, another notable IP has entered Nintendo's movie cycle, as the video game company has started making its early moves to bring this project to life. Following his debut inThe Super Mario Bros. Moviein 2023, Donkey Kong might be next in line to enter the big screen.

In May 2025, Nintendo and Universal Pictures filed for copyright registration for an "untitled Donkey Kong Project" at the U.S. Copyright Office, and it is described as a "motion picture." While neither Nintendo nor Universal Pictures has made any formal announcement for Dk's film adaptation, this copyright license marks the first step toward seeing this iconic ape in theaters.

Seth Rogen played Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and in the film, he aided Mario (Chris Pratt...

Two years after The Super Mario Bros. Movie was released and became one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time, Universal may have subtly announced that another project in this beloved Nintendo universe is on the way. The original movie premiered in 2023 and introduced audiences to Mario (Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day), and countless supporting characters from the Mushroom Kingdom.

With updates on The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2being unfortunately sparse, it seems like Universal Pictures may be focusing its attention elsewhere to expand this universe in a different direction. The studio recently acquired the film copyright for an untitled Donkey Kong movie, which could be the first of several spinoffs in Nintendo's budding movie franchise (via publicrecords.copyright.gov).

What The Donkey Kong Copyright Means For The Super Mario Franchise Donkey Kong May Be The Beginning Of A Large Franchise

While this isn't an official confirmation that a...

The Nintendo Cinematic Universe (Ncu) looks set to expand with an exciting new project, following the upcoming release of The Super Mario Bros. Moviesequel and the live-action Legend of Zeldafilm. The title has not been officially confirmed yet, but eagle-eyed Nintendo fans spotted a new copyright filing that indicates the company has plans with Universal Pictures to bring more of its beloved IP to the big screen after the staggering success of their joint CG-animated adventure about Italian-American plumbers Mario and Luigi.

X/Twitter user Wario64, a known source of video game news, shared links to both the Public Records System and the gaming forum ResetEra, whose users seemingly unearthed the copyright filing from Nintendo and Universal Pictures. The screenshot of the record (shared below) shows a listing titled "Untitled Donkey Kong Project; Motion picture," with the date of registration logged as June 6, 2025. No other details are provided in the record,...

While everyone’s been obsessing over when Link will finally grace the silver screen, Nintendo has been quietly cooking up something else entirely. A recent copyright filing reveals that the gaming giant, alongside Universal Pictures, has registered an “Untitled Donkey Kong Project” for motion picture development.

The timing couldn’t be more intriguing. With The Legend of Zelda live-action film now pushed back to May 7, 2027 (a six-week delay from its original March release), there’s suddenly a perfect window for another Nintendo property to swing into action. And honestly, who better than the barrel-throwing ape who started it all?

This isn’t just random speculation either. The copyright filing, dated June 6, 2025, explicitly mentions both Nintendo Studios LLC and Universal Pictures, making it crystal clear that this isn’t some fan project or wishful thinking. It’s the real deal, and it’s happening whether we’re ready or not.

Why...

A recent copyright filing suggests that Nintendo and Universal are planning to make a Donkey Kong movie.

Thirty years after its first foray into movie-making, Nintendo hit the box office jackpot with The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a CG-animated adventure about a plumber. Made in collaboration with animation house Illumination and Universal Pictures, the mushroom-encrusted romp made over $1.3bn worldwide, and Nintendo’s plans for further videogame adaptations began in earnest.

One project revealed to be in the works is a movie based on Donkey Kong – the anarchic ape character whose origins stretch back to the 1981 arcade machine of the same name. The film hasn’t been officially announced yet, but a filing at the US Copyright Office suggests that something called ‘Untitled Donkey Kong Project’ is at least in the early planning stages. (This was brought to our attention by Discussing Film on Bluesky.)

Donkey Kong also made an...

Chris Pratt will always be known for his role as Star Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, but a few years ago, he starred in a major blockbuster that has returned to streaming charts. Pratt stars alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the 2023 animated hit that sees Pratt voice the titular character, with Taylor-Joy voicing Princess Peach and Black as the villainous Bowser. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is currently streaming on Prime Video in America and both Prime and Netflix globally, where it’s charting in the top 10 in over 25 countries. The film earned a “rotten” 59% from critics but a “verified hot” 95% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it also grossed $1.3 billion at the global box office on a $100 million budget.

Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, and Fabien Polack all co-directed The Super Mario Bros. Movie with a script from Matthew Fogel.

Lauryn Hill was one of six artists Drake tapped to share the stage with him on the first of his three nights headlining London’s Wireless Festival this weekend.

The Ovo rapper set an R&b theme for night one of the concert series, which saw him pass the mic to singers such as Mario, Bobby Valentino, Bryson Tiller, and Giveon to churn out their crowd-pleasing singles. Label signee Partynextdoor also got in on the action, with the duo performing a range of tracks from “Come and See Me” to “Moth Balls,” “Somebody Love You” and “Spider-Man Superman” together.

The surprise highlight of the night was Drake bringing out Lauryn Hill, whose performance of “Ex-Factor” transitioned into Drake rapping his 2018 hit single “Nice For What,” which samples the single from Hill’s 1998 Grammy Award-winning album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, for his finale.

Lauryn Hill’s transition Ex-Factor into...

Only less than a year remains until the highly anticipated sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie enters theaters. The 2023 animated Nintendo feature was a massive box office hit, becoming the highest-grossing video game film adaptation of all time, with a box office total of $ 1.3 billion. It was also close to becoming the highest-grossing film of 2023, ultimately landing in second place, just behind Barbie. Now, as production for The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 continues, Illumination shared an update during Nintendo's recent shareholders' meeting that should excite fans for what's to come.

Nintendo Japan released the English translation of "The 85th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders," where Nintendo's game director and Mario creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Illumination's CEO, Chris Meledandri, shared a progress update for The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. Miyamoto stated that he's confident the sequel will be just as entertaining, and the progress on developing this film will be...

The coronation of Scarlett Johansson as Hollywood’s highest-grossing lead actor, thanks to “Jurassic World Rebirth’s” epic $322.5 million worldwide opening, sends a loud and clear message to Hollywood: The dinosaurs didn’t do it alone; movie stars still matter.

Going into the holiday weekend, it was unclear how “Jurassic World Rebirth” would fare, given mixed reviews that criticized the franchise’s inability to evolve beyond the core premise. But viral videos of stars Johansson and Jonathan Bailey getting cozy on red carpets or playfully bantering with the host of “Chicken Shop Date” did much to raise the awareness profile of “Rebirth,” helping to fuel its opening weekend box office.

The film’s success proves that intellectual property and an established brand — even one as well-known as “Jurassic World” — aren’t necessarily enough to get people into theaters. Audiences want movie stars and familiar faces they recognize and connect with.

After spending over a decade as a plus one to Mario’s many parties and sports outings, Donkey Kong is back to leading star status with the upcoming Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza (out July 17). It’s a big deal for a few reasons: not only is it the first 3D entry in the franchise since 1999’s Donkey Kong 64, it’s also the first time ever that Dk himself is headlining a launch title for a new generation of Nintendo hardware.

With that, there’s plenty of weight on the ape’s shoulders,...

Chris Pratt will be lending his voice to an iconic comic cartoon character.

The 46-year-old actor voiced the title character in 2024′s The Garfield Movie. On Tuesday (July 8), it was announced that Chris would be reprising his role as the iconic orange cat in the upcoming sequel.

Keep reading to find out more…

Jim Davis, who first created the Garfield comic strip in 1978, will serve as an executive producer on the sequel. Other details about the movie, including the writer and director, have not yet been announced. Chris is currently the only cast member to have been announced.

Chris has loaned his voice to a number of films in recent years.

Along with voicing Garfield in the 2024 movie, he’s also voiced Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Emmet Brickowski in The Lego Movie and its sequel.

If you didn’t know Chris is among the richest Hollywood...

Chris Pratt is returning as Garfield in one of the most shocking sequel announcements. The Garfield Movie opened in theaters over Memorial Day weekend in 2024 and starred Pratt as the iconic orange cat who hates Mondays and loves lasagna. Created by Jim Davis in 1976, Garfield has become a global icon and has been featured in multiple comic strips, and was voiced by Bill Murray in two live-action movies before Pratt took on the role.

Deadline reports that Pratt will return for The Garfield Movie sequel. Pratt will also serve as one of the producers of the film with Alcon Entertainment. No director or writer is currently signed on, but Sony Pictures will distribute the film as they did The Garfield Movie. However, it might be some time until The Garfield Movie sequel gets off the ground. Most computer-animated movies take between three and four years to animate. With the film...

Chris Pratt opened the year with a stinker in The Electric State, but nearly 10 years ago, he starred in a forgotten Western that’s sniped a spot on streaming charts. Pratt features alongside Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke in The Magnificent Seven, a Western following seven gunmen of differing backgrounds who come together to protect a town from the private army of of destructive industrialist. The Magnificent Seven, which also stars Vincent D’Onofrio and Lee Byung-Hun (Squid Game), is streaming on Prime Video and Amazon MGM in America, where it’s one of the most popular movies on the platform, sitting at #7 at the time of writing. The film earned moderate scores of 64% from critics and 71% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it also grossed $162 million at the box office against a $90 million budget.

The Magnificent Seven is a remake of both Seven Samurai, the 1954 Akira Kurosawa film, and the...

Choosing a name for your baby boy is one of the most exciting—and challenging—decisions you’ll make as a parent. If you’re searching for something that stands out, unique and unusual boy names starting with D offer a world of possibilities. BabyNames.com features some fascinating options that break away from tradition, perfect for parents who want a name as distinctive as their little one. Names like Dempsey bring a vintage vibe, while intriguing choices like Damarion and Dzon feel bold and futuristic. Offbeat names are a great way to celebrate individuality, honor cultural heritage, or simply make a creative statement. Whether it’s mysterious or quirky, these uncommon names spark curiosity and leave lasting impressions. In a world where standing out is celebrated, giving your boy a rare and memorable name can feel like the perfect way to start their journey. Let’s explore some of...

It's hard to believe it's been a month since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched. The debut title for the new system was Mario Kart World. Despite the high price point, it quickly became one of the best-reviewed games in the series. Now, if you need a break from driving, Lego has just unveiled their latest sets based on Super Mario.

The two new Super Mario sets are once again centered around Mario Kart. First there's Shy Guy & P Wing. This 249-piece set comes complete with a buildable Shy Guy figure, his P Wing kart with a shell-launching function, and a detachable plane glider. The latter of which was found in Mario Kart 8. Also, just like the games, there's a banana peel to wipe out your enemies with. You can also slide the drivers set forward to fit other Mario Lego figures like Princess Peach and Luigi. This set will be $19.99 Usd.

Super Mario Odyssey, one of the highest-rated games on the Nintendo Switch, is currently being offered at a discount, something that doesn’t happen all too often. The platform game released back in 2017 is widely considered one of the best titles for the hybrid platform, being beloved by both critics and players alike. The title follows the story of Mario and his new sentient hat ally, called Cappy, as they travel through different worlds in an attempt to save Princess Peach after she is abducted by Bowser in Super Mario Odyssey.

For a limited time, you can get the game with a major discount on the Nintendo Store. With a 33% discount, Super Mario Odyssey’s price is reduced to $39.99. The sale will last until July 10, when Nintendo’s Summer Sale comes to an end. After that, the game will return to its full price of $59.99. For reference, this is the...

Basada en la italiana ‘Mare Fuori’, todo un fenómeno internacional. © Atresplayer

Atresplayer ha anunciado la fecha de estreno de Mar afuera, su nueva serie original, basada en una de las series europeas de mayor éxito internacional de los últimos años, la ficción italiana Mare Fuori.

Mar afuera sigue a Álvaro (Gabriel Guevara) y Carlos (Hugo Welzel), dos internos recién llegados a un centro correccional de menores situado junto al mar. Mientras cumplen su condena tendrán que hacer frente a las amenazas de la banda de Los Pajaritos sin perder la esperanza en un futuro cada vez más oscuro. Pero allí dentro también encontrarán el apoyo de internos como Saray (Laura Simón), una joven que prefiere vivir en el centro antes que volver a su problemática vida en el exterior, o de trabajadores como Mario, un hombre que llegará a poner en peligro su propia vida por ayudar a estos chicos.

It's no secret that Mario and Sonic are video game rivals, but when it comes to proving that video game screen adaptations can be good, these two form an unlikely alliance. This unexpected team-up continues, as both their respective film adaptations have become streaming hits. According to FlixPatrol, both Sonic the Hedgehog 3 andThe Super Mario Bros. Moviehave placed 3rd and 6th, respectively, on Prime Video's Top 10 Movies in the United States on July 2, 2025, with Deep Cover and The Accountant sandwiched between them. These two features have been in the charts since yesterday and have increased their chart placement by 24 hours.

Both Sonic 3 and The Super Mario Bros. Moviewere highly praised by fans, both receiving Verified Hot audience scores of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. And while Nintendo's 2023 box office darling generated over $1.3 billion at the box office, Sonic's third installment earned a high $492 million, thus becoming the second-highest-grossing video game film of all time,...

Prime Video subscribers can't get enough of gaming's biggest movie successes. According to FlixPatrol, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and The Super Mario Bros. Movie have both landed on the platform's top 10 movies chart.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 sits at #5 on Prime Video's movie rankings as of July 1, marking a strong streaming debut for the film that just made box office history. The threequel recently surpassed Detective Pikachu's $450 million worldwide total to become the second highest-grossing video game movie ever, with over $462 million globally. Not far behind at Amazon's #7 ranking is The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the undisputed champion of video game adaptations with its staggering $1.36 billion worldwide haul.

Prime Video Becomes Video Game Movie Central Platform Offers Easy Access to Genre's Biggest Hits, Sonic and Mario

Viewers eager for easy access to the two highest-grossing video game adaptations of all time come as no surprise. The Sonic franchise has...

When you think about it, it must kind of suck to be Donkey Kong. Despite introducing the modern world to Nintendo games with 1981’s arcade classic, the great ape was quickly sidelined in favor of making Mario a star. While the mustachioed plumber and his brother became the face of the brand, Donkey Kong appears more sporadically — wavering occasionally between a hero and villain — and doesn’t even have a consistent lore. The Eighties original is generally understood to be an old timer named Cranky Kong, with the modern tie-wearing...

Why Frank Sinatra Tried to Shut Down The Godfather Before It Was Even Made ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Godfather might be Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece, but it didn’t land well with everyone. Apparently, popular late musician Frank Sinatra, of all people and for reasons still not fully clear, despised the project.

It was long before the film became the benchmark for mob movies that Sinatra had already decided it had no place in Hollywood. He hated it to such an extent that he tried hard to stop the screenplay from being written and kept a close watch on the people involved.

Frank Sinatra’s Feud With Mario Puzo Over The Godfather

Mario Puzo, who penned the original novel, became one of Sinatra’s angry targets. At a Hollywood restaurant one time, things got out of hand when the singer learned about the film adaptation. He exploded and was...

On Tuesday July 1 2025, NBC broadcasts Today!

Season 73 Episode 243 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Today” on NBC promises an exciting blend of inspiration and culinary delight. TV host Mario Armstrong will take the stage, bringing his engaging personality and insightful discussions to the forefront. Known for his ability to connect with audiences, Armstrong will likely cover a range of topics that resonate with viewers, making this episode a must-watch.

In addition to Mario’s segment, the episode will feature a special appearance from renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. As a celebrated figure in the culinary world, Vongerichten is expected to share his expertise and passion for food. His segment, “Today Food,” will likely include delicious recipes and cooking tips that viewers can easily try at home.

This episode of “Today” aims to combine informative discussions with the joy of cooking, creating a well-rounded experience for fans of the show. With Mario...

Daisy Lowe is married!

The 36-year-old model daughter of Gavin Rossdale married real estate developer Jordan Saul in front of over 200 guests at a Somerset ceremony.

Keep reading to find out more…

British Vogue shared an inside glimpse into Daisy and Jordan‘s “wild, natural and romantic” wedding. The two got engaged in 2022 and got married on their anniversary.

According to Vogue, the engagement ring Jordan proposed with was one that he had designed for Daisy himself. She told the publication, “It’s definitely the most romantic thing he has ever done for me. He drove our jeweller Mario at The Vault London insane, but it means the world to me.”

Daisy and Jordan welcomed their daughter, Ivy, in 2023. Ivy and Gavin were in attendance at their special day along with famous friends like Alexa Chung, Nick Grimshaw, and more.

See a sweet photo dad Gavin shared of Daisy and her siblings.

“The Outlaws” offers an alternative history, set in Portugal in the 1980s, where a dystopian dictatorship has taken over much of the world after World War II. Director and writer Bruno Gascon, along with lead actor Tomás Alves, sat down with Variety to speak about the six-part miniseries at the Italian Global Series Festival in Rimini where the show had its world premiere.

In “The Outlaws,” a carpenter, Mario, played by Alves, resists the regime by helping fugitives escape the system at great danger to himself.

“It comes from the idea that the world is changing and history repeats itself,” Gascon said. “I wanted to create a story that actually talked about what happened in history before and what is going on right now in the whole world, and draw parallels between the past and the present. Our characters live in a dystopian world where you can see what happens...

One of the most surprising and underappreciated Super Mario games is being released on the Nintendo Switch 2 as an addition to the GameCube Nintendo Classics catalog, and it's coming very soon. One of the biggest additions to the Switch 2 is the GameCube classics, with the service launching with Soul Calibur 2, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and F-Zero Gx. The full list of upcoming game additions has been out for a while, but the release dates of the games were a complete mystery.

As revealed by Nintendo of America on X, Super Mario Strikers will be coming to the GameCube Nintendo Classics Library on July 3. Fans must be a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member to gain access to Super Mario Strikers and the rest of the GameCube catalog.

Mario and Co. hit the pitch in five-on-five matches in Super Mario Strikers, coming to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics...

Rumor has it Luigi's Mansion could be making a comeback on the Switch 2. Luigi's Mansion is a bit of an outlier among the rest of the Mario franchise - decidedly more of a horror game, with lots of nods to games like Resident Evil, it plays very differently from mainline Mario. While those differences definitely diminish its audience, it's still a pretty popular spinoff, but not one that gets sequels very often. Since its initial release in 2001, there have only been three Luigi's Mansion games - in the same span of time, there have been 15 Super Mario titles.

But that may be about to change: a post by Nintendo leaker Nash Weedle on X (formerly Twitter) suggests that "Luigi's Mansion 4 on Switch 2is going to be a crazy one," leading many players to assume they have some inside scoop on the impending release of a new Luigi's Mansion. While this has yet to be confirmed,...

Lea Massari, the Italian actress and European cinema icon famous for her roles in Michelangelo Antonioni‘s L’Avventura (1960), Dino Risi’s A Difficult Life (1961) and Louis Malle’s Murmur of the Heart (1971), has died. She was 91.

Massari died at her home in Rome on Monday, Italian media reported.

In a decades-long career that spanned films, television and theater, Massari played alongside the likes of Alain Delon, Jean Paul Belmondo, Michel Piccoli and Omar Sharif. She was a critical and audience favorite but shunned the spotlight. After retiring from acting more than 30 years ago, she rarely appeared in public.

Born Anna Maria Massatani on June 30, 1933 — she took the stage name Lea in honor of her fiancé, Leo, who died in an accident shortly before they were to be married — her childhood was spent across Europe as her family followed her father, an engineer, to positions in Spain, France and Switzerland.

It’s hard to believe nearly a decade has passed since Pixar’s Coco, an original, music-infused fantastical yarn about a Mexican boy who travels to Land of the Dead, grossed nearly $800 million at the global box office to rank No. 11 on the year’s list of top-grossing films. That was in 2017, a time when no one could have anticipated it would be quickly followed by a dramatic downturn in the appetite for original animated fare.

For Pixar, that downturn hit a new tipping point with the debut of Elio over the June 20-22 weekend. The original summer tentpole, about an orphaned boy whose wish to be abducted by aliens comes true, debuted to a dismal $20.8 million domestically and $14 million overseas in what’s by far a record-low opening for the storied animation studio co-founded by the late Steve Jobs and later acquired by Disney.

Publicly, Disney execs are putting...

Which Video Game Movie Has Grossed Over $1B At The Worldwide Box Office? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Video games and Hollywood have always had a complicated relationship. Despite being built on rich stories, beloved characters, and massive fan bases, most video game movies have historically underperformed at the box office, or worse, bombed spectacularly. From Doom to Assassin’s Creed, the genre was once infamous for failing to live up to the hype. Even when the tide began to turn with modest successes like Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog, a true box office juggernaut remained elusive.

Yet, the hunger for cinematic adaptations hasn’t slowed. Studios continue to invest heavily in transforming pixelated adventures into theatrical spectacles, hoping to crack the billion-dollar code. With Minecraft, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Zelda movies in the pipeline, fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see which franchise could be the next breakout hit.