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Brad Pitt & Nicole Poturalski Spotted Together (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Brad Pitt’s love life? It is always prime tabloid material. But this new romance? It’s got the internet doing double takes for all the right—and occasionally eerie—reasons. Word on the street is Brad’s been quietly seeing 27-year-old German model Nicole Poturalski, and the whispers are loud and clear: she low-key looks like his ex, Angelina Jolie. Yeah, you read that right.

Now, let’s be honest—when it comes to Brad, any woman he dates will get the Jolie comparison treatment. Brad and Angelina were the couple for a solid chunk of Hollywood history. So when photos of Brad and Nicole popping up at Le Bourget airport in Paris hit the net, the buzz was instant. They were masked, laid-back, and casually flying off to the South of France, living their best lives. But here...

Mark your calendars, Oscars fans, because the 97th Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 2, 2025 on ABC. The annual star-studded ceremony will honor movies released in theaters within the 2024 calendar year of eligibility. AMPAS members will vote on the Oscar winners in 23 categories, including Best Actress. But who will win? Here at Gold Derby, thousands of users have been making and updating their 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Actress, so let’s take a look at all of the top contenders in our photo gallery below.

These 25 Best Actress hopefuls are listed in order of their racetrack odds, which are derived from the combined forecasts of four unique groups: experts we’ve polled from major media outlets, editors who cover awards year-round for this website, top 24 users who had the best accuracy scores last year, and the mass of users who make up our biggest predictions bloc.

The five most recent...

Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 left fans buzzing with its emotional highs, especially the tragic death of Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). However, the film also stirred controversy by omitting a pivotal character: Mary Jane Watson (Mj). Mj had been the familiar love interest of Peter Parker/ Spider-Man, something Sony’s Amazon Spider-Man skipped past in the first movie.

However, for the second movie, Shailene Woodley played Parker’s familiar love interest, even though her scenes ended up being cut from the movie. Now, with whispers of The Amazing Spider-Man 3 on the horizon, Woodley’s Mj could be Sony’s best chance to reinvigorate the franchise.

The Missed Opportunity in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Shailene Woodley. | Instagram

Mary Jane Watson, a cornerstone of Spider-Man lore, made her comic debut in 1965, created by Stan Lee and John Romita, Sr. After Gwen Stacy’s death in the comics, Mj became...

Kate Cassidy Devasted Over Liam Payne’s Final Footage? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, continues to endure grueling pain as more details about the late singer’s death come to light.

On Friday, horrifying images from CCTV footage of the late One Direction member surfaced online. The pictures showed Payne being escorted through the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. The image was captured just moments before he met his tragic fate on October 16, as per a timestamp on the footage.

The 31-year-old was reportedly “convulsing” in the lobby the hour before his death for being under the influence of drugs.

Imágenes filtradas recientemente del caso de Liam Payne confirmando que si se había desmayado en el lobby del hotel Casa Sur pic.twitter.com/Dtqdh3QCW4

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Were Emma Stone’s organs shifted due to corsets? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Emma Stone learned the true meaning of “beauty is pain” on the set of The Favourite—and no, we’re not talking about acting challenges. For her role as Abigail in the 18th-century historical drama, Stone faced a corset that was anything but comfortable. It was so tight her organs, if you read that right—her organs.

Stone, appearing on The Graham Norton Show, shared that her first time wearing a corset for a role was both painful and eye-opening. “It’s historically accurate, but I couldn’t f—ing breathe,” she admitted, giving major props to the costume designer, Sandy Powell. “I would smell menthol… and it sort of made me think I was in a wide open space, then—bam—I was back to not breathing,” she laughed.

But that wasn’t even the worst of it.

Emma Stone might be in a whole bunch of your favorite movies — but what are her favorites?

In January 2024, Stone spoke to Letterboxd — the social media site centered around movies — about her "four favorites," a regular interview the outlet does with major Hollywood celebrities. After appearing visibly stressed by the prospect of only picking four movies, Stone responds that Charlie Chaplin's 1931 comedy "City Lights" is her all-time favorite movie. "I love 'Network,'" Stone continued, name-checking the 1976 dark comedy that won Best Picture at the 49th Academy Awards in 1977. "'Mikey and Nicky,' I just saw it for the first time a couple of weeks ago," Stone raved, citing Elaine May's movie (also from 1976) about a mobster and his best friend (played by John Cassavetes and Peter Falk). "I love almost every Cassavetes movie — that one wasn't Cassavetes, he's just in it. It's obviously Elaine May, who's a genius,...

On Saturday 23 November 2024, ITV broadcasts The Jonathan Ross Show!

Special Guests Season 2: Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Jonathan Ross Show,” titled “Special Guests,” promises to be an exciting trip down memory lane. This episode will air on ITV and will highlight some of the most unforgettable moments from the recent series of the show.

Viewers can look forward to seeing a lineup of special guests who have made a significant impact on the series. The episode will feature well-known personalities such as Jack Black, Stormzy, Grace Jones, Steve Coogan, Emma Stone, Andy Serkis, Emma Thompson, Nile Rodgers, and Brian Cox. Each guest brings their unique charm and stories, making this a must-watch for fans of the show.

As Jonathan Ross revisits these memorable moments, there will be plenty of laughs, surprises, and heartfelt conversations. This episode is set to celebrate the fun and excitement that “The Jonathan Ross Show” is known for.

The long-standing debate about what separates a lead from a supporting performance has resurfaced this awards season. Case in point: Netflix’s high-profile contender “Emilia Pérez.” The Spanish-language musical, directed by acclaimed French auteur Jacques Audiard, has already garnered enthusiastic reviews and is poised to be a significant player across multiple Oscar categories. But the studio’s decision to campaign Karla Sofía Gascón as best actress while positioning her co-star Zoe Saldaña as a supporting actress has sparked a heated discussion.

Saldaña’s role as Rita, a lawyer who aids the drug cartel boss Manitas in faking her death, undergoing gender-affirming surgery, and emerging as “Emilia Pérez,” propels the film’s narrative. Her extensive screen time supports this argument.

According to Matthew Stewart of Screen Time Central, Saldaña’s performance clocks in at 57 minutes and 50 seconds, representing 43.69% of the film’s runtime. It’s also slightly more than Gascón’s 52 minutes and 21 seconds (39.54%) on film.

Jesse Eisenberg has been set to take the helm of a currently untitled musical comedy which will see Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti to star.

The project follows a shy woman who is unexpectedly cast in a local production of an original musical. Under the spell of the strong-willed and enigmatic director, she loses herself in the role and the high-stakes world of this community theatre production.

Eisenberg will direct from a script he also penned and contributing original music. Fruit Tree, helmed by Emma Stone, Dave McCary and Ali Herting, developed the project with Eisenberg and is set to produce alongside Topic Studios

Also in news – Robert Pattinson joins Christopher Nolan project at Universal

Moore and Eisenberg reunite after working together on Eisenberg’s directorial debut ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ which also starred Finn Wolfhard.

Production is due to begin in early 2025.

The post Jesse Eisenberg to...

Is it possible that the musical film is so back? Despite that funny marketing trick, the genre seems to be regaining some ground. 2024 began with Mean Girls getting upgraded from streaming-only to a theatrical release and ends with Wicked earning Oscar buzz. To cap things off, here's another good sign:...

Director Edward Berger, known for All Quiet on the Western Front, and Elvis Oscar nominee Austin Butler are teaming up for The Barrier, a time-travel film that’s creating a lot of excitement in the industry.

Based on a short story by MacMillan Hedges, details about the plot are being kept secret, but insiders are comparing it to Interstellar mixed with Top Gun. Berger will direct and produce, working from a script by Hedges, who is also producing.

Butler is set to star and will executive produce. The project hit the market on Wednesday, sparking interest from top executives just ahead of Thanksgiving.

Berger, who won four Oscars for All Quiet on the Western Front (including Best International Feature Film), is now one of the most sought-after directors. His latest movie, Conclave, a thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, debuted in U.S. theaters in October after premiering at Telluride.

Jesse Eisenberg is stepping behind the camera once again!

The 41-year-old Now You See Me star has set up his next directorial feature, which will be a musical comedy, according to Deadline.

In addition, the movie will also be starring Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore and Oscar-nominated Paul Giamatti!

Keep reading to find out more…

The untitled film “follows a shy woman who is unexpectedly cast in a local production of an original musical. Under the spell of the strong-willed and enigmatic director, she loses herself in the role and the high-stakes world of this community theater production.”

This will reunite Jesse and Julianne, after she starred in his directorial debut, When You Finish Saving the World, which was released in 2022.

Jesse penned the script, with his Zombieland co-star Emma Stone and her husband Dave McCary are producing after developing the project with him.

Deadline reports production on the film will...

Exclusive: All Quiet on the Western Front helmer Edward Berger and Elvis Oscar nominee Austin Butler are out to the town with The Barrier, a hot time-travel package that is expected to spur competitive bidding, sources tell Deadline.

Plot details for the film, based on a short story by MacMillan Hedges, are under wraps, though we hear it’s been discussed as Interstellar meets Top Gun. Berger will direct from a script by Hedges and produce alongside the scribe, with Butler to star and executive produce. The package hit the market Wednesday, as a big buzz title heading into Thanksgiving, with top executives around town asking to meet and hear the take.

After seeing his Netflix WWI epic All Quiet on the Western Front snap up four Oscars, including Best International Feature Film, the German-born Berger has emerged as one of the most sought-after directors around town. He’s in...

Jesse Eisenberg is already confirmed for his third directorial feature, and this time, he’s swapping dramedy for a full-on musical comedy, just in time for IndieWire’s Musicals Week.

The yet-untitled project reunites writer/director Eisenberg with Julianne Moore, who starred in his debut feature “When You Finish Saving the World.” The film will also be Eisenberg’s third with Emma Stone, Dave McCary, and Ali Herting’s Fruit Tree production banner.

Moore is set to star as a shy woman who is unexpectedly cast in a local production of an original musical, according to the logline. “Under the spell of the strong-willed and enigmatic director (Paul Giamatti), she loses herself in the role and the high-stakes world of this community theater production.”

Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” recently debuted in theaters on November 1. Eisenberg co-starred in his sophomore film alongside Kieran Culkin; the duo play a pair of...

Exclusive: While looking to break into the Oscars race with his glowingly reviewed sophomore feature A Real Pain, Jesse Eisenberg has set up his next film, an untitled musical comedy to star Julianne Moore (The Room Next Door) and Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers).

The film follows a shy woman who is unexpectedly cast in a local production of an original musical. Under the spell of the strong-willed and enigmatic director, she loses herself in the role and the high-stakes world of this community theater production. The project reunites Eisenberg with Topic Studios and Fruit Tree, with whom he worked on A Real Pain. Pic will also see him reteam with Moore after tapping her to star opposite Stranger Things‘ Finn Wolfhard in his feature directorial debut, the Fruit Tree-backed When You Finish Saving the World.

Eisenberg directs from his own script, also contributing original music to his latest. Fruit Tree,...

A24 and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair director Jane Schoenbrun teamed up for a horror movie called I Saw the TV Glow, which received a theatrical release in May and is now available to watch at home (you can check it out Here). JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray had the chance to see at the Sundance Film Festival at the start of this year and he wasn’t particularly impressed by it at the time; you can read his 5/10 review at This Link. Someone who was impressed by the film was legendary director and cinematic gatekeeper Martin Scorsese, who recommended I Saw the TV Glow while speaking with the Associated Press.

Written and directed by Schoenbrun, I Saw the TV Glow tells the story of two teenage outcasts who bond over their shared love of a scary television show. However, the boundary between TV and reality...

Hugh Jackman With Guinness World Record ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Hugh Jackman isn’t just Wolverine—he’s a Guinness World Record champ now. The Aussie legend locked in the title for the most extended gig as a live-action Marvel superhero. That’s 16 years and 228 days of slashing through the competition like an absolute boss.

In a surprise move on ITV’s This Morning, Craig Glenday, the big boss of record-breaking, handed Jackman his Guinness certificate. Hugh’s not flying solo on this one—he shares the title with his X-Men buddy, Sir Patrick Stewart, aka Professor X. These two kicked off their mutant journey in X-Men (2000) and wrapped it up in Logan (2017). That’s some severe superhero dedication.

Let’s not forget Jackman didn’t just play Wolverine; he owned the role. Hugh turned this razor-sharp mutant into a cinematic icon from X-Men Origins: Wolverine to The Wolverine to the tear-jerking Logan.

It was announced on Nov. 18 that the Palm Springs International Film Awards will honor Angelina Jolie with its Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress. She is being honored for her performance as opera singer Maria Callas in the Pablo Larrain biopic “Maria.” The awards will take place on Jan. 3, 2025.

Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said in a statement, “‘Maria’ presents the iconic Angelina Jolie in the role of a lifetime as she embodies Maria Callas, the world-renowned opera legend. Jolie’s extraordinary portrayal captures the heart and complexity of an artist whose life was as captivating as her music. In honor of her mesmerizing transformation into this groundbreaking yet tragic figure, we are thrilled to present Angelina Jolie with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress.”

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She joins a list of other high-profile Oscar contenders who have been announced for these prizes.

The 2025 Oscars ceremony is approaching, and we already know some things about the show, the potential nominees and who will host it.

Read on below for answers to your questions about the 2025 Academy Awards.

When Are The 2025 Oscars?

The Oscars will be handed out Sunday, March 2 — a week earlier than the March 10, 2024 show. The ceremony will start at 4 p.m. Pt/7 p.m. Et — a welcome time change that began with the 96th Academy Awards last March. The show had typically run from 5 p.m./8 p.m. (and often much later depending on speeches).

Who Is Hosting The 2025 Oscars?

Conan O’Brien confirmed the hosting gig Nov. 15.

Given the show is on ABC through 2028 and given Jimmy Kimmel’s well-received efforts at the 2024 awards show, he was in consideration. If so, it will be his fifth time hosting, putting him in company with the great Johnny Carson. Only Bob Hope and...

Which Bollywood Movie Did Daniel Craig Audition For?

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You read that right—Daniel Craig, now a household name as James Bond, once auditioned for a role in Rang De Basanti that you wouldn’t expect him to touch. In a twist that even the most hardcore Bond fans might not know, Craig tried out for the part of James McKinley, the British jailor who walks the freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev to their execution in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s iconic film.

But things didn’t pan out—because he was also being considered to take on the role of the next 007 at the time. In his autobiography, The Stranger in the Mirror, Mehra recounts how he wanted to create a piece of world cinema, aiming for perfection behind the scenes with a team that included David Reid and Adam Bowling. These two had worked on classics like Lock,...

The Cillian Murphy-Led Historical Drama Small Things Like These. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

So, who’s been counting down the days for Small Things Like These? Cillian Murphy’s latest flick is finally here, and trust me, it’s worth the hype. Based on Claire Keegan’s novel, this movie will hit you right in the feels with its blend of hope, quiet heroism, and raw emotion. It dropped in theaters on November 1, just in time for the weekend—perfect for your movie plans.

In this one, Cillian plays Bill Furlong, who stumbles on some dark secrets while delivering coal to a local convent. He finds a terrified girl named Sarah locked away, begging for help. It turns out that her story is eerily similar to Bill’s past. Her name even matches his mom’s—talk about creepy. As Bill digs deeper, trying to figure out what’s happening,...

In a special episode of “The Jonathan Ross Show,” airing on Saturday, 23 November 2024, at 11:05 Pm on ITV, Jonathan takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments from recent series. This episode is packed with highlights, featuring a star-studded lineup of guests who have graced the show over the years.

Among the special guests included in this retrospective are some of the biggest names in entertainment. Viewers can expect to see memorable clips from Jack Black, Stormzy, Grace Jones, Steve Coogan, Emma Stone, Andy Serkis, Emma Thompson, Nile Rodgers, and Brian Cox. Whether they were sharing funny stories, offering unique insights, or delivering unforgettable performances, these guests have left their mark on the show.

For fans of “The Jonathan Ross Show,” this episode is a perfect chance to relive some of the best moments and revisit the chemistry Jonathan shares with his famous guests. It’s a...

Emma Watson Shares The Real Reason Behind Turning Down Cinderella For Belle’s Role. (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Emma Watson was offered Cinderella in 2015 and turned it down. Yep, she skipped the glass slippers before she wowed us as Belle. Wild, huh? Because she wasn’t feeling the “shoes and fairy godmother” vibe.

In a Total Film interview, Emma spilled the tea. “I didn’t know they were going to make Beauty and the Beast when I turned down Cinderella,” she said. But when the Belle offer came, she felt a severe connection. “The character resonated with me so much more than Cinderella did.”

And it’s easy to see why. Belle is more than just a pretty face in a ball gown. Emma saw her as someone curious and compassionate, and she was independent. “That’s the kind of woman I want to embody as a role model,” Emma explained.

Emma Stone Revealed Why She Couldn’t Watch Crazy, Stupid, Love Despite Starring. (Photo Credit – Facebook)

You read that right: Emma Stone hasn’t watched Crazy, Stupid, Love. While the rest of us have replayed her swoon-worthy scenes with Ryan Gosling a million times, the actress has never sat through the rom-com that made her a fan favorite.

Why? Anxiety, plain and simple. In a throwback chat with Timothée Chalamet for Variety’s “Actors on Actors,” Stone spilled the tea. “I was really in love with that script, but I put so much pressure on myself,” she admitted. “I was 20, and while we were shooting it, I was just going nuts. This whole thing could fail.”

For Stone, the stakes felt sky-high. It was her first time headlining a movie, and that weight was accurate. “It felt like it had to be well-calibrated throughout,” she shared, and the pressure kept...

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This November, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment from the highly anticipated second season of Arcane to a thrilling conspiracy thriller series titled The Madness. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films that are coming to Netflix in November 2024 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman (November 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81% Credit – 20th Century Studios

Mr. Peabody & Sherman is an animated sci-fi comedy film directed by Rob Minkoff from a screenplay by Craig Wright. Based on the characters from Peabody’s Improbable History by Jay Ward, the 2014 film follows Sherman, a young boy who misuses his scientist father Mr. Peabody’s time machine, and causes the world to go haywire.

This weekend, Jesse Eisenberg returns to the big screen in A Real Pain. The film, which he wrote, directs, and stars in, follows a man struggling to keep his emotions on check during a trip with his cousin. A Real Pain has drawn considerable praise for Eisenberg’s subdued directing, brilliant writing, and Kiernan Culkin’s livewire performance. It bodes well for Eisenberg, who has been one of indie films darling performers for years. To celebrate his latest career milestone, we’re highlighting seven of his best performances to date.

The Squid and the Whale (2005)

As a young actor, Jesse Eisenberg landed on many radars for his emotional performance in The Squid and the Whale. Told from the perspective of two children struggling with their parent’s divorce, Noah Baumbach gave Eisenberg a role that required incredible pathos. With several standout scenes that could have easily been accused of overacting,...

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Plot under wraps.

Dir:Alejandro G Iñárritu

Prod: Warner Bros, Legendary Entertainment

Where:uk

When:November-ongoing

Distributor: Warner Bros

Cast:Tom Cruise,Sandra Hüller, John Goodman,

The Running Man

A man competes in a deadly gameshow where he must outrun professional killers over 30 days.

Dir:Edgar Wright

Prod:Edgar Wright,Simon Kinberg and Nira Park

Where:London

When:November-ongoing

Distributor:Paramount

Cast:Glen Powell,...

Where Are They Now? Checking in on Former Child Stars - Main Image

Being a celebrity is no joke, and while some adults have problems with handling wealth and fame, several child stars had to deal with so much pressure at a much earlier age.

Child actors have been known to have very tough lives outside of the lighthearted shows they’ve been on, and their transition to adulthood is usually paved with all kinds of mistakes made public because of their status.

Not everyone manages to make the peaceful transition from child actor to just actor, and we take a look at the status of some promising young talents from before and where they ended up today.

Emily Osment

Emily Osment was introduced to the public eye as the best friend of Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) Lilly in Hannah Montana, and though she hasn’t starred in anything as big since the show ended,...

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This November, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the surreal action comedy-drama series Interior Chinatown to the Christmas comedy-drama film Nutcrackers. However, for this article, we only included the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 7 best films that are coming to Hulu in November 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Aliens (November 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – 20th Century Fox

Aliens is a sci-fi action thriller drama film written and directed by James Cameron. The 1986 film is set in a dystopian future and it follows Ellen Ripley who is sent back to the planet Lv-426 to establish communication with a terraforming colony but when she gets there she is hunted by an Alien Queen who is out for her life. Aliens stars Sigourney Weaver,...

Monday Pm: With schools and colleges off today, that means there’s a cushion at the box office. Venom: The Last Dance over four days is coming in at $18 million over the Friday-Monday span, while Lionsgate and A24 are still fighting over second place with, respectively, The Best Christmas Pageant and Heretic doing $12M+ apiece.

Venom 3 is looking at around $2M+ today after a $15.9M third weekend, off 39%. Christmas Pageant is seeing $1.4M to Heretic‘s $1.3M in industry estimates.

Comscore reports that Christmas Pageant outpegged Heretic by nickels and dimes, $10.75M to $10.69M. The former was fueled by matinees, the latter by evening shows. Both overperformed their Nrg single-digit tracking projections, coming in at where exhibition spotted both titles: in the double-digit millions.

Total weekend for all movies is $71.5M per Comscore, which is off 3.5% from last weekend and 19% off from the same period a year ago. The...

Hiro Murai, a music video director and TV director and executive producer on Atlanta, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and The Bear, will make his feature directorial debut for A24, Square Peg and 2Am on the samurai epic Bushido.

Plot details remain under the proverbial wraps on the project, although A24 did share that the saga will take place against the backdrop of feudal Japan.

Murai will direct and produce the original film, with Henry Dunham serving as both writer and producer.

A24 will finance and produce, with Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen producing through their Square Peg, alongside Julia Oh, Christine D’Souza Gelb,...

Hiro Murai is making the leap to the big screen.

A24 is set to finance and produce “Bushido,” described as an “original samurai film,” which marks the feature debut for the director.

Murai has famously helmed episodes of “Atlanta,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Station Eleven” and “Barry.” He is also an executive producer on “The Bear.”

In addition, Murai will produce “Bushido,” with Henry Dunham serving as a writer and producer.

Also producing are Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen, under their Square Peg banner, alongside Julia Oh, Christine D’Souza Gelb and David Hinojosa for 2Am.

While details on the movie’s storyline are being kept out of sight, it is being described as a high-stakes action film set against the backdrop of feudal Japan.

In 2019, “Guava Island,” a 56-minute film that Murai directed for constant collaborator Donald Glover, arrived on Prime Video. Murai has also directed episodes of “Legion” and “Snowfall.

Exclusive: Hiro Murai, one of today’s most influential and in demand directors of television and music videos, has found his long-awaited first feature project in Bushido, an original samurai film to be financed by A24, which will produce alongside Square Peg and 2Am.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, Bushido is said to be a high-stakes action film set against the backdrop of feudal Japan.

Murai will direct from a script by Henry Dunham (The Standoff at Sparrow Creek), with the duo to produce alongside Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen for Square Peg, and the 2Am trio of Julia Oh, Christine D’Souza Gelb and David Hinojosa.

The project comes at a time when the samurai story has significant cultural cachet, given the outsized breakout success of FX’s Shōgun, an hour-long drama delving deep into samurai culture and the feudal politics of early 17th-century Japan. The winner of 18 Emmys,...

Jesse Eisenberg says Emma Stone landed her 'Zombieland' role after "assaulting" him with "insults".The 'Poor Things' actress, 36, was just 19 when she landed her breakthrough role as Wichita in the 2009 post-apocalyptic comedy film alongside Jesse, 41, as fellow survivor Columbus, and it turns out, her "cutting" comments about her co-star in her audition led to her being hired.Speaking on SiriusXM’s 'The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw recently, Jesse recounted: “I was already cast in the movie, so I was auditioning like many people for her part that day.The actors at that point were all amazing actresses, but they were all, like, trying to get into the movie, and so they were being really polite and everything.”He recalled: “And then [Stone] came in, and she just started making fun of me in the scene, like just assaulting me with insults in the scene and it was so funny.

As much as the Oscars are one of the major accolades for the talents in the entertainment industry, they are also an incredibly rare feat for many. This is because, while the Academy has acknowledged some of the most iconic stars, it has also left behind many others, despite their deserving to win – something like what happened between Emma Stone and Amy Adams.

Amy Adams. | Credits: Arrival / Paramount Pictures.

This goes back to 2017, down to the snub that continues to sting so brutally. Back then, while Stone truly deserved to win as she was nominated for Best Actress, so did Adams, who was so critically disrespected that she wasn’t even allowed a nomination in the category. To say the least, that particular snub stung so badly that it haunts the director, Denis Villeneuve, even now.

Emma Stone Deserved the Oscar, But So Did Amy Adams

Besides the classic mixup...

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Sanctuary is a psychological thriller directed by Zachary Wigon from a screenplay by Micah Bloomberg. Starring Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott in the lead role of a dominatrix and Hal, who is soon becoming the CEO of a large corporation and that’s why he wants to end his relationship with the dominatrix as he fears that it will come out later. This starts off a dark and twisted night that will leave you gasping for air. Sanctuary stars Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott. So, if you loved the intensely thrilling story, inappropriate relationships, and compelling characters in Sanctuary here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Secretary (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Lions Gate Films

Secretary is an erotic romantic drama film directed by Steven Shainberg from a screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson. Based...

As the 2024 year starts to close out, Hulu is bringing even more cinematic goodies to its slate for November.

And TheWrap is here to give a list of the best of the best of what’s to come on the streamer and what’s already added that you can enjoy. From thought-provoking dramas to fresh, animated flicks that will warm your heart and more, we’ve got it all here for you.

Check out the seven best new movies on Hulu this month.

“Higher Learning” (Columbia Pictures) “Higher Learning” (1995)

In “Higher Learning,” late writer-director John Singleton takes viewers to class at Columbia University in 1990s Los Angeles, where incoming freshmen — Malik Williams (Omar Epps), Remy (Michael Rapaport) and (Kristy Swanson) strive to find their identities on the campus. But when Remy starts hanging with a group of neo-Nazis, the already broken unity at the institution reaches an all-time high.

Available on Hulu Nov.

Jennifer Lawrence is smiling on a red carpet, reflecting on her decision to turn down the role of Alice in Wonderland. (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Jennifer Lawrence may be a Hollywood heavyweight today, but even she’s haunted by a role that slipped through her fingers: Alice in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. During an interview on the Howard Stern Show, the Red Sparrow actress confessed that this lost opportunity devastated her.

While we know Lawrence today as a go-to star for bold roles, her early career was littered with auditions—some successful, some not so much. And this one? Losing out on Alice in Wonderland stung. She shared that, at the time, she and fellow actress Emma Stone were often up for the same parts, with this one hitting particularly hard. “Emma Stone and I had this conversation once, ’cause we used to always audition for the same thing…...

One of Jesse Eisenberg‘s most memorable leading ladies gave him a run for his money before even landing the role.

After 15 years, the Zombieland actor recalled how co-star Emma Stone wowed the casting director and left him feeling “so, so small” during her audition for the 2009 Ruben Fleischer-directed post-apocalyptic comedy.

“I was already cast in the movie, so I was auditioning like many people for her part that day,” he recounted on SiriusXM’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw. “The actors at that point were all amazing actresses, but they were all, like, trying to get into the movie, and so they were being really polite and everything.

“And then [Stone] came in, and she just started making fun of me in the scene, like just assaulting me with insults in the scene and it was so funny. They were so quick and so funny and cutting,” added Eisenberg.

Jesse Eisenberg picked up the Indie Star Award at Poland’s American Film Festival and met with the local audience to talk about sophomore directorial effort “A Real Pain.”

“Two years ago, I was finishing the script. You start the very embarrassing process of begging producers to give you money to make it. When they asked me how I’d describe the movie, I told them the same thing: ‘I want to make an American indie film, but in Poland,’” he said.

“I grew up doing American independent films and loving American independent films, but I didn’t want to make another version of this intimate American ‘buddy movie.’ What I was trying to tell these financiers was that there hasn’t been a movie like this, about these two guys exploring their past, but set against the backdrop of this amazing, beautiful country. I cannot think of a better...

10 Reality Show Stars Who Became Hollywood A-Listers - Main Image

Reality TV can be a powerful launchpad for aspiring celebrities looking to break into Hollywood.

From competitive singing shows like American Idol to various reality series, these platforms have become stepping stones for many artists aiming to succeed in the entertainment industry.

Every star has to start somewhere, and numerous celebrities have proven that reality shows can help them reach the pinnacle of fame.

So, take a look at these 10 reality show stars who transitioned from the small screen to become Hollywood A-listers thanks to their early exposure to reality television.

1. Emma Stone

Many may not know that before Emma Stone captivated audiences with her remarkable performances in La La Land, Poor Things, and Easy A, she began her journey in the entertainment industry on VH1’s In Search of the Partridge Family.

At just 16 years old, she showcased her...

When you think of Emma Stone today, you see an Oscar-winning actress known for her intelligence, wit, and charm. But rewind to 2009, and there was a fresh-faced young star auditioning for the role of Wichita in Zombieland—a role that would go on to launch her into the stratosphere of stardom. But what stood out from that audition wasn’t just her acting chops. It was her ability to own the room in a way that not only impressed but humbled one of her co-stars—Jesse Eisenberg.

Emma Stone in Zombieland (2009) | Credit: Columbia Pictures

During a recent interview, Eisenberg took a stroll down memory lane to revisit his first encounter with Stone. He was already cast in the movie when he was asked to audition actresses for the role of Wichita, but none of the other actresses quite did it for him. But then the Poor Things star, 35, walked in.

Emma Stone is sporting a drastically different hairstyle these days, but she’s keeping it covered up with a wig while out in public!

It has been rumored that the 35-year-old two-time Oscar-winning actress shaved her head for her role in the upcoming Yorgos Lanthimos movie Bugonia.

Here’s the synopsis: “Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.”

Sources confirm that Emma debuted her new look while attending the Saturday Night Live after party on Saturday night (November 2) at L’Avenue at Saks in New York City.

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The source told JustJared.com that Emma “entered the party wearing a bucket hat” and “later removed her hat to reveal a much shorter haircut.”

Emma was spotted stepping out in the SoHo neighborhood on Sunday afternoon wearing a wig...

The Paddington franchise got its next installment Paddington in Peru with early critics raving about the film’s success. Although the new movie didn’t surpass its predecessors, it did manage to impress reviewers and maintain the series’ fan following.

However, the surprising factor is that the upcoming movie’s Rotten Tomatoes score managed to overtake not only Joker 2, but also Venom 3. Considered the weakest out of the famed animated franchise, the new film still managed to do what both Joker: Folie à Deux and Venom: The Last Dance couldn’t.

Not great but good enough: So far, so good Still from Paddington (2014) | Credits: StudioCanal

Dougal Wilson took over the direction for the upcoming animated comedy film Paddington in Peru. The movie marks the third installment in the Paddington film series, based on the stories of Paddington the Bear by Michael Bond.

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Was Tom Cruise criticized for Tropic Thunder? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Remember when Tom Cruise turned the Hollywood game upside down in Tropic Thunder? Forget his usual high-octane heroics; in this 2008 gem, he traded in his action star cape for the over-the-top persona of Les Grossman, a studio exec you’d never want to meet in a dark alley. Seriously, it was bold—and honestly, a little bizarre. That’s what makes it brilliant.

Cruise waltzed into the film like a whirlwind, and one of the standout moments was his hilariously outrageous dance to Ludacris’s “Get Back.” Here’s the kicker: Cruise needed a big favor from the rapper to nail that iconic scene. That’s right—before he could bust a move, he had to get the green light from Ludacris. Talk about a power move!

Ludacris spilled the tea during a chat on First We Feast’s Hot Ones,...

Did Doctor Strange change the MCU forever? (Photo Credit – Hotstar)

Remember the days when saving the world was the ultimate hero gig? Fast forward to 2019, and we watched Earth’s mightiest heroes in Avengers: Endgame take on the ultimate challenge—saving half the universe! But after that, who could settle for anything less than multiple universes? Enter the multiverse, where superheroes now juggle realities like it’s no big deal, all thanks to Doctor Strange.

The multiverse started in 2018 with Into the Spider-Verse. Then No Way Home brought Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire together. But let’s not forget about DC! They weren’t sitting on the sidelines. Shows like The Flash, Arrow, and Batwoman twisted timelines like pretzels. Plus, Teen Titans Go! Teen Titans mashed up characters from various realities in an epic animated showdown. And what’s next? The Flash movie promises a wild nostalgia trip...

Why was Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ first date weird? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Once upon a time, in the glitzy world of Hollywood, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds kicked off their love story in the most hilariously awkward way possible—a double date! Flashback to last year when Ryan shared the juicy details during an interview with People. He recounted how he and Blake were out with other people when the sparks began to fly. “[Blake] was on a date with another guy, and I was on a date with another girl,” he said. “That was the most awkward date for our respective partners because we were just, like, fireworks coming across…” Cue Ryan mimicking fireworks, and honestly, who could resist that cuteness?

Fast forward to this month, and the tables turned when Blake was in the hot seat during another People interview. Jess Eagle played Ryan’s charming recounting of their initial chemistry,...

Did Henry Cavill almost miss the role of Superman? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Picture this: a young Henry Cavill, a.k.a. the future Superman, was deep in the pixelated trenches of World of Warcraft, slaying dragons and saving the virtual world. Little did he know, the real-life Zack Snyder was trying to reach him to deliver the news that would change his life forever. Yep, this super-hunk nearly missed out on his shot at greatness because he was busy gaming!

Born on May 5, 1983, Cavill became a household name not just for his looks but also for embracing his inner geek. While trading blows in World of Warcraft, he ignored Snyder’s call, saying, “Hey, you’re Superman!”

Imagine the epicness of that moment: while most folks would be nervously awaiting their big break, Cavill was glued to his screen, battling it out. Later, when he finally realized he’d missed the call,...

Was Angelina Jolie almost cast in Charlie’s Angels? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Remember when Angelina Jolie had a golden opportunity to strut her stuff alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in Charlie’s Angels? Yep, back in 2000, she was all set to join the action-packed girl gang but said, “Thanks, but no thanks!” Why would a rising star with an Oscar on the horizon turn down such a juicy role? Let’s dive into this wild ride of a decision.

At the time, Jolie was on fire! With hits like The Bone Collector and Girl, Interrupted, she was on her path to literal stardom. Columbia Pictures thought Charlie’s Angels would be the icing for her career. They rolled out the red carpet, pitching it hard. “When [Columbia Pictures] sent me the script for Charlie’s Angels, they said there hadn’t been perfect, strong roles for women, that it would make me a big star,...

There were protests against Game Of Thrones’ misogyny (Photo Credit – Instagram)

If Game of Thrones shocked the world with its jaw-dropping twists and dragons, it also rattled cages with how it treated its female characters. Case in point: Sansa Stark’s rape in Season Five. The scene was so disturbing that then-Senator Claire McCaskill swore off the show entirely, calling it “disgusting and unacceptable.” And she wasn’t alone. Fans had already been through enough, watching women get brutalized season after season—from Daenerys’s marital rape in episode one to Cersei’s assault by Jaime. People had hit their limit by the time Sansa’s ordeal hit the screen.

But honestly, some viewers checked out way earlier. Remember when King Joffrey, Westeros’s resident sadist, forced Sansa to strip and then had prostitutes beat each other to a bloody pulp for fun? Yeah, that was my cue to head for the exit.