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Taron Egerton recently opened up about the possibility of a sequel to his hit 2024 thriller Carry-On, and it sounds like fans might not want to get their hopes up.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Egerton explained that making Carry-On 2 would be tricky without losing the magic of the original. “Carry-On 2 is really hard. It’s a celebration of Christmas and a celebration of people who work at Christmas. It then needs to have this huge plot that needs to be foiled and maybe the earwig component. All of that is quite hard to achieve in a sequel without it feeling contrived and to the point of defying credulity. So I have not heard anything, but who knows, stranger things have happened,” he said.

The actor, who played Tsa agent Ethan Kopek, seems skeptical but didn’t completely shut the door on the idea. Carry-On, released on Netflix on...

Taron Egerton recently spoke about the chances of a sequel to Carry-On, the 2024 Netflix thriller that became one of the streaming service’s biggest hits.

The film, set on Christmas Eve, tells the story of a Tsa agent who faces a huge challenge when a traveler tries to blackmail him into letting a dangerous package through airport security. Carry-On was praised by critics and quickly became the second most-watched movie on Netflix.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Egerton was honest about the difficulty of making a follow-up.

He explained that the original movie was a celebration of Christmas and the people who work during the holidays, which makes creating a sequel tricky. Egerton said, “Carry-On 2 is really hard. It’s a celebration of Christmas and a celebration of people who work at Christmas. It then needs to have this huge plot that needs to be foiled and maybe the earwig component.

“40 Acres” (2024) is set in a post-apocalyptic world, which may have seemed like a distant future in movies made until only a few years ago. Unlike them, R.T. Thorne’s film feels like a reality we will have to witness sooner or later. It’s a survival thriller with plenty of neatly designed action set pieces, but what makes it stand out is how urgent it all feels. On the surface, it is about people trying to survive despite the dire situations by defeating whatever or whoever comes in their way. However, Thorne approaches it with a finer understanding of their cultural roots, balancing its grit with an emotional warmth.

Thorne’s film centres around a family. Danielle Deadwyler plays Hailey Freeman, a strong-willed and level-headed matriarch, while Michael Greyeyes plays Galen, her compatriot to care for their unit. It’s just them and both their children living on a...

The Terminal List is getting some serious reinforcements for Season 2. Deadline has reported that Edwin Hodge and Caitlin Bassett (Quantum Leap) have been cast in recurring guest roles in the hit Prime Video action thriller led by Chris Pratt. The casting marks a reunion for Hodge and Pratt, who previously starred together in 2021’s sci-fi blockbuster The Tomorrow War, and now, the two are going from fighting aliens to hunting conspirators in The Terminal List’s grounded and gritty world of covert military ops.

Created by David Digilio and based on the bestselling novels by Jack Carr, The Terminal List follows Navy Seal James Reece (Pratt), who uncovers a deadly conspiracy after his platoon is ambushed during a high-risk mission. Season 1, based on Carr’s debut novel, was a pulse-pounding dive into Reece’s descent into vengeance and justice. Season 2 adapts True Believer, and brings new allies—and enemies—into the fold.

Exclusive: Edwin Hodge and Caitlin Bassett (Quantum Leap) have been cast in recurring guest roles in Prime Video’s The Terminal List for Season 2.

The project reunites Hodge and Chris Pratt, star and executive producer of The Terminal List, both of whom starred in the 2021 sci-fi film The Tomorrow War.

Created by David Digilio, Terminal List follows James Reece (Pratt) after his platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission. He returns home to his family with conflicting memories of the event and questions about his culpability. As new evidence comes to light, Reece discovers dark forces working against him, endangering not only his life but the lives of those he loves.

Season 1 was based on Jack Carr’s novel of the same name, and Season 2 is drawing from Carr’s book True Believer.

Season 2 of The Terminal List is executive produced...

Scott MacArthur is the newest actor to join HBO’s upcoming college comedy series starring Steve Carell, according to an exclusive report by Variety. MacArthur will appear in the show in a recurring guest role as production is already underway.

The series, which does not yet have a title, centers on an author played by Steve Carell and explores his complicated relationship with his daughter, a role filled by Charly Clive. The cast also includes Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai.

Scott MacArthur is currently starring in Netflix’s basketball comedy “Running Point,” which got renewed for a second season earlier this year in March. He has a solid background in comedy, having starred in Fox’s series “The Mick.”

In addition, he’s appeared in popular shows like “The Righteous Gemstones,” “History of the World Part II,” “Killing It,” and “Physical.” Not only an actor,...

Scott MacArthur is joining the cast of HBO’s new college comedy series starring Steve Carell, Variety reports exclusively. MacArthur will play a recurring guest role in the show, which is currently in production.

The series focuses on an author, played by Carell, and his complicated relationship with his daughter, who is portrayed by Charly Clive. Alongside them, the show also features Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai.

Right now, MacArthur stars in Netflix’s basketball comedy “Running Point,” which recently got renewed for a second season. He’s also known for his roles in the Fox comedy “The Mick” and appearances on shows like “The Righteous Gemstones,” “History of the World Part II,” “Killing It,” and “Physical.”

Besides acting, MacArthur has writing credits for “The Mick” and “Righteous Gemstones.” Movie fans may recognize him from “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” “No Hard Feelings,” and “Halloween Kills.

Scott MacArthur is the latest addition to HBO’s upcoming college comedy series starring Steve Carell, Variety has learned exclusively.

MacArthur will appear in the untitled series in a recurring guest star role. Aside from Carell, the show also stars Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai. Production on the show is now underway.

The official logline states that the show is “A comedy set on a college campus centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive).”

MacArthur currently stars in the Netflix basketball comedy “Running Point,” which was renewed for a second season in March. He previously starred in the Fox comedy series “The Mick” and has appeared on shows like “The Righteous Gemstones,” “History of the World Part II,” “Killing It,” and “Physical.” MacArthur was a writer on both “The Mick” and “Righteous Gemstones” as well. He also played...

Stars: Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O’Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, Leenah Robinson, Jaeda LeBlanc, Haile Amare, Elizabeth Saunders, Tyrone Benskin | Written by R.T. Thorne, Glenn Taylor | Directed by R.T. Thorne

Danielle Deadwyler (Till) stars in post-apocalyptic survival thriller 40 Acres, the debut feature from director R.T. Thorne, who also co-wrote the script. As such, the film delivers in terms of gore-infused action, but the story could do with being a little less muddy.

Opening captions quickly bring us up to speed on the current state of the world – fifteen years ago, a fungal pandemic killed 90% of the world’s animal biosphere, which led to the collapse of the global food chain, which in turn leads to both widespread famine and civil war. As a result, farming families and communities are highly sought after, but they constantly find themselves under threat from marauding outsiders.

One such farming family are the Freemans,...

Echoes of generational trauma on Black and Indigenous peoples and the excellent Deadwyler as a farmer defending her family lift this above the schlocky

In the event of an apocalypse, the world will no doubt divide into two groups: people intent on survival no matter what, and those of us who take the view living will only prolong the suffering and get it over with. Hailey Freeman in 40 Acres is the former – it’s in the genes. Her great-great-grandfather was a slave who escaped a plantation and made his way to Canada to farm. Now the land is Hailey’s and helpfully she’s ex-military, which comes in handy fending off cannibalistic marauders in a post-apocalyptic hellscape. Even better, she’s played by Danielle Deadwyler, the actor inexplicably snubbed for an Oscar nomination for Till.

Set 14 years after a fungal pandemic wiped out the planet’s animal life, 40 Acres is essentially a home invasion thriller.

Bambi and Pete Davidson are featured in this week’s new horror movies, but unfortunately they’re not sharing the screen in the same movie. They’re joined by the at-home release of one of this year’s best horror movies so far, along with a new Gill Man movie from Shudder.

Here’s all the new horror that released from July 21 – July 27, 2025!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

There’s a monster in the basement in Bait, now available on VOD.

In the new indie monster movie from Uncork’d Entertainment, “On their way to a family get-together, the Herring family are in a bad car accident, waking in a terrifying, dark basement. Something is there with them. And it craves human flesh.”

Bait was directed by Andrea M. Catinella, written by Sam Gurney.

The cast includes Ingrid Evans, Connor Powles, Andrew Rolfe, and Natalie Hughes.

One of the best action movies of the year unleashes intense new footage in this exclusive clip. While you may not have heard of the thriller, which drops audiences into a terrifyingly grounded post-apocalypse, you won’t soon forget it after both checking out the new footage and hearing what critics have to say. Mercifully, you’ll be able to check out the movie quickly, as it lands on PVOD on July 22.

Hailed as a “bold, no-holds-barred action-thriller" from debut filmmaker R.T. Thorne, and starring acclaimed actress Danielle Deadwyler, 40 Acres is set in a famine-decimated near future where a former soldier (Deadwyler) and her family struggle to safeguard their farm as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their land.

The clip teases the intensity to come when a stand-off ends in violence and death. In this new world, nobody knows who to trust, and...

Academy Award-winning star Jamie Lee Curtis has shared her reaction to the possibility of starring in her own spinoff of FX’s The Bear series. For her Season 3 performance as Donna Berzatto, Curtis recently received another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.

During a recent interview with Variety, when asked about potentially starring in a Donna spinoff, Curtis immediately shut down the idea with a “Never, never” response, revealing her lack of interest in getting her own The Bear spinoff. In addition, the Halloween vet also opened up about what it was like to receive another Emmy nomination for playing the complicated role of Donna Berzatto.

“I can’t believe it,” Curtis said. “It’s just beautiful. It’s a beautiful show, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. I love it. I’m a fan of the show. I was a fan from the beginning,...

Bruce Springsteen was “Born to Run” into the 2025 Oscars race.

As The Boss gears up for the release of his much-anticipated biopic “Deliver Me from Nowhere” later this year, the iconic singer is already set to be honored during the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala. The timing couldn’t be better: The Academy Museum Gala will take place October 18, with “Deliver Me from Nowhere” arriving in theaters in October 24. Springsteen will be portrayed by Jeremy Allen White, with Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, Marc Maron, Gaby Hoffmann, and David Krumholtz also starring in the ’80s-set feature.

The Academy Museum Gala recognition further ushers in the presumed Springsteen mania of this upcoming awards season. Springsteen will receive the museum’s inaugural Legacy Award and is also set for a live performance at the ceremony. The Legacy Award “honors an artist whose body of work has inspired generations of storytellers and deeply influenced our culture,...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is set to honor Bruce Springsteen, Penélope Cruz, Bowen Yang and Walter Salles at its fifth annual fundraising gala, set for Oct. 18.

Springsteen, who will perform live at the event, will receive the inaugural Legacy Award, given to an artist whose body of work has inspired generations of storytellers and deeply influenced culture. Cruz is being recognized with the Icon Award, celebrating an artist whose career has had a big worldwide impact.

Yang will receive the Vantage Award, given to an emerging artist helping to challenge existing, entrenched narratives around film.

Salles is set to be honored with the Luminary Award, given to an artist whose contributions have expanded the creative possibilities of filmmaking.

Both Springsteen and Cruz are Oscar winners, and Yang is part of the cast of the Oscar-winning Wicked, the second part of which, For Good, is set to hit theaters on Nov.

Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for “Worms,” Episode 4 of “The Bear” Season 4.

Ayo Edebiri’s Sydney Adamu is, in many ways, the heart of “The Bear” — and of The Bear, the restaurant the show revolves around. It may have been Carmy’s (Jeremy Allen White) spot first, but even he seems to agree, telling Sydney in the Season 4 finale, “You’re the Bear.”

So it was a welcome change of pace when, earlier in the season, the show focused an episode solely on Sydney for the first time. “Worms,” the fourth episode of Season 4, sees Sydney get her braids redone by her cousin, Chantel (guest star Danielle Deadwyler) on her day off. “Worms” was written by Edebiri and her co-star Lionel Boyce — who doesn’t appear in the episode, but plays Marcus in the show — and helmed by guest director Janicza Bravo. The three worked together to create what...

Magnolia Pictures’ post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres is officially set to make its digital streaming debut later this month. According to confirmed sources, the film will be available on VOD and digital platforms in the last week of July, following its limited theatrical release on July 2. After a celebrated world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival—where it earned a coveted spot on Canada’s Top Ten list—40 Acres is poised to make a powerful impression on home audiences.

What is 40 Acres About?

Marking the directorial debut of R. T. Thorne, 40 Acres is a tense, emotionally charged thriller set in a grim future where civilization has been decimated by plagues and war. The story follows the Freeman family, who live off-grid on a remote farm, thriving in the aftermath of collapse—so long as they can fend off frequent raiding parties.

Danielle Deadwyler stars as Hailey, a former soldier who,...

I try not to read any critics’ reviews until after I’ve seen a movie myself. That isn’t to say I dismiss them, but I try to go in as unbiased as possible. Critics serve a key role, no doubt, much as people might begrudge them, though they’re also just people. Everyone feels differently about everything. While Managing Editor Josh Korngut and I might be the same person, I otherwise respond to art in my own way. So, too, does everyone else.

What I’m getting at is sometimes the year’s big critical flop isn’t so bad after. More than that, it’s sometimes even good. An early column I worked on here at Dread Central was focused on just that—rotten movies that deserved better. So, I’m certainly aware of a movie’s critical reception when I go into it, but I try really...

After years of on-screen television and movie roles, Theo Rossi is headed behind the camera for his latest action thriller. The actor, who rose to prominence as Juice Ortiz on Sons of Anarchy, has appeared in several major projects as of late. However, Rossi is taking the next step in his career as a filmmaker, blending his unique acting talents with his first directing job.

According to Deadline, Rossi is set to direct and star in the Shell Game, an upcoming heist action film based on a script by Rossi, Tommy DeNucci and James Crewe. The film will serve as Rossi's directorial debut, which comes after starring in a litany of major shows and films, including Marvel's Luke Cage, The Penguin, and Netflix's recent high-octane airport thriller Carry-On. Shell Game follows a group of thieves that come together again after spending years away from each other. Check out Deadline's...

Lionel Boyce is almost surprisingly soft-spoken and mild-mannered, just like the quietly dedicated pastry chef he plays on The Bear. But Boyce swears he and Marcus Brooks are not that similar. With four seasons of playing the character under his belt — complete with a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor — he’s quick to parse the nuances of where they overlap.

“Marcus is much more of a perfectionist than me,” Boyce clarifies over Zoom from Los Angeles. “But being reliable and having people’s backs is something we share.”

So...

2025 has been an uneven year for horror movies so far. On the one hand, this year has already had one of the best horror films in recent years with Sinners. Sinners got great reviews, was a box office hit, and then recently became a success when it hit streaming.

On the other hand, some major horror producers have had some disappointments. This includes A24, which had back-to-back flops with Opus and Death of a Unicorn. Their trauma-infused horror movie Bring Her Back got stronger reviews but struggled to get significant ticket sales.

Blumhouse is another studio that has had a disappointing year. They started with a remake of Wolf Man, which did not do nearly as well as it could have. Recently, they have had a similar disappointment with M3GAN 2.0. Now, one of their titles has recently hit streaming and is doing incredibly well.

The Woman In The Yard...

Comic Robby Hoffman is staying booked and busy, joining the previously announced untitled Steve Carell comedy from Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses as a recurring guest star. Hoffman emerged as a scene-stealer this season with appearances on Max’s “Hacks” and the FX limited series “Dying for Sex.” This will be in addition to writing, executive producing and starring in her comedy series “Unentitled,” currently in development at HBO.

Hoffman began her career as a writer on shows like PBS’ “Odd Squad,” which won her a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as the CBC’s “Workin’ Moms” and TruTV’s “The Chris Gethard Show.” She also hosts the podcast “Too Far with Robby Hoffman.” She is repped by UTA, Jordan Tilzer at El Centro Management and Schreck Rose.

Led by Carell, the HBO series also stars Charly Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley and Lauren Tsai. The series...

Vertigo Releasing has set a UK and Ireland theatrical roll-out for 40 Acres, the post-apocalyptic thriller headlined by Danielle Deadwyler, from 1 August. The film’s world premiered at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival where it garnered strong acclaim, and now it lands in select cinemas ahead of a digital release on 4 August.

Set in a future ravaged by famine, 40 Acres follows Hailey Freeman (Deadwyler) and her kin, the last descendants of African American settlers who established a community in rural Canada in 1875 after the first Civil War. Resources grow scarce and hostile outsiders threaten to wrest their land. Freeman must marshal every ounce of resilience to defend the farmstead that has sheltered her family for generations.

Deadwyler’s performance anchors the film. The New York Times declared that “Deadwyler’s forceful energy fills the frame,” while Collider praised the story as a “thrillingly told apocalyptic tale,” and Variety lauded...

A gripping post-apocalyptic action thriller has now cemented itself as one of the best movies of the year. While Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s return to the raging zombie-infested world of 28 Years Later may have taken all the attention and headlines, a lesser-known genre outing has proven itself to be just as expertly put together as it combines action, horror, and contemporary themes to create something awe-inspiring. Which is now reflected in its near-perfect “certified fresh” score of 91% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

As well as cementing itself as one of the best action thrillers in years, Watchmen and Carry-On star Danielle Deadwyler continues to cement herself as one of the genre’s best action heroes, transforming into a mother who must fight to protect her family from mysterious post-apocalyptic savages.

Written and directed by R. T. Thorne in his feature film directorial debut, the movie is...

Fans are rocking out to This Is Spinal Tap over the holiday weekend.

The beloved 1984 Rob Reiner mockumentary of a fictional British rock band on a disastrous U.S. tour, restored and remastered, will pull in an estimated $931.7k at 1,015 locations Saturday and Sunday, no. 10 at the domestic box office. The Bleecker Street and Fathom release is looking at $138k on Monday for a total of $1.069 million over its three-day special engagement with limited showtimes.

Due to fan demand, the distributors said, they are adding additional playdates July 8, 9 and 10.

Bleecker will release sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues on September 12 with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their star turns as as members of the heavy metal band reuniting after 15 years for one final show.

“We are thrilled with these early results of our re-release of Rob’s original This is Spinal Tap. While showtimes were limited this weekend,...

Hailey Freeman, the matriarch at the center of 40 Acres, can take care of herself. You know this even before you get the scoop on who this woman is, where she’s come from, and the people and the land she’s willing to risk life and limb to defend. But just for fun, here are some facts: Once upon a time, Freeman was a soldier for the U.S. military. Several generations ago, her great-great grandfather escaped a plantation in Georgia where he was enslaved and headed to the Canadian wilderness.

In a future where society has crumbled following decades of famine and disease, one black Canadian family defends their homestead against incursion by scavengers in R.T. Thorne’s invigorating debut feature, 40 Acres. Hailey Freeman (Danielle Deadwyler) has seen some shit. A former soldier, Hailey and the Freeman clan have managed to carve out a modest farm homestead in a world where food is scarce and fertile farmland is a precious commodity. Along with her partner First Nations Galen (Michael Greyeyes) and their children, the Freemans work the land, protect the land, and very deliberately cultivate their land and the routines required to maintain it in this precarious dystopia. There isn’t much of a society left to cling to in these dark days, and among those...

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Cannibals and a beloved rock band hit the indie circuit for the long holiday weekend as Magnolia Pictures opens action thriller 40 Acres and This Is Spinal Tap returns for a special engagement from Bleecker Street and Fathom. A24 expands Eva Victor’s critically acclaimed directorial debut Sorry, Baby to 14 screens from 4.

Magnolia acquired 40 Acres out of TIFF this year where it was named one of Canada’s Top 10 films of the festival. It’s in 300+ theaters nationwide. The directorial debut of R.T Thorne set in a post-apocalyptic world chronicles a multi-racial Canadian farming family fighting to protect their piece of land from rabid cannibals. Star Danielle Deadwyler is the shoot-first matriarch of an angsty family put to the test when her son (Kataem O’Connor) makes a grave misstep that puts their collective in great danger. Thorne wrote the screenplay with Glenn Taylor and Lora Campbell. Also stars Michael Greyeyes and Milcania Diaz-Rojas.

In a future where land is the most valuable commodity, the Freemans adhere to a strict isolationist policy. The tight-knit family at the center of R.T. Thorne’s gripping debut 40 Acres does not explore areas outside of their farm, a sprawling tract of land in rural Canada demarcated by barbed wires, nor do they fraternize with other survivors in their dangerous post-apocalyptic world. Led by their resolute matriarch Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler, in typically fine form) and her partner Galen (Michael Greyeyes, also excellent), the Freeman children spend their days tending crops, undergoing rigorous combat training and learning about the traditions of their Black and Indigenous ancestors.

But their quiet existence becomes threatened after Emanuel (Kataem O’Connor), the eldest Freeman kid, makes contact with a young woman who desperately needs his family’s help.

Borrowing from a range of familiar sources, most notably the work of Octavia Butler, Thorne crafts a...

Magnolia Film’s post-apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” has officially arrived for its theatrical debut and TheWrap is here to give you all the details on how to watch.

The action-thriller, directed by debut feature filmmaker R.T. Thorne, also stars Michael Greyeyes (“Firestarter”). The film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), gaining widespread acclaim from its audience and film critics. It was listed as one of the festival’s Top 10 films from that year.

Earlier this year, Magnolia Films acquired the rights to the “40 Acres,” and set the film up for a summer release, which has now arrived. Here’s everything you need to know about when, where and how to watch.

When does “40 Acres” come out?

The film “40 Acres” comes out in theaters on Wednesday, July 2.

Is “40 Acres” in theaters?

Yes, “40 Acres” hits theaters on Wednesday, July 2. Check out the listings below for tickets.

Perhaps because of strong competition and despite receiving positive praise from fans and critics alike, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, the first theatrical spin-off from the blockbuster John Wick franchise, has utterly underwhelmed at the box office. Starring Ana de Armas and directed by Len Wiseman, the spin-off has sadly fallen far short of many people's expectations, especially off the back of a franchise that boasts huge financial success from the likes of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum's $300 million, and John Wick: Chapter 4's $450 million.

As of today, Ballerina has managed a global haul of just $109.6 million, split between a domestic total of $56.2 million and a further $53.4 million from overseas markets. From a reported production budget of $90 million, this is an unquestionable disappointment, and, although the film is still in theaters, a PVOD release as of July 1 will only continue to slow its theatrical pull. However, thanks to...

Before The Bear was renewed for a fifth season, Academy Award-winning star Brie Larson talked about her surprise appearance in Season 4, Episode 7, titled "Bears," in which she portrayed Francie Fak, a character who had been teased throughout the show’s previous seasons.

When asked about potentially reprising her role in Season 5, Larson told Vanity Fair that she definitely wants to return after having a great time working with the cast of The Bear. "I had the absolute best time, would fly across the country and work with them for one hour if that's what it took," she shared. "I don't know if anybody knows what the future holds, but I think it's a really nice place that their relationship ends. Maybe men deal with this too, but I know, as a woman, it's such a relatable thing," he added, referring to her character.

Larson's Francie Fak and Natalie Berzatto constantly...

Spoiler Alert! This story contains privileged information about the proper care and maintenance of Jeremy Allen White’s coiled locks on The Bear.

One of the standout lines from season 4 of The Bear is when Ayo Edebiri’s Sydney exclaims that it’s time to address “the f—ing elephant in the f—ing restaurant.” She’s talking about the emotional baggage of her boss, but we’d like to think she was referring to something far more consequential to the success of their fictitious restaurant and the FX comedy as a whole: Jeremy Allen White’s head of hair.

Carmy’s coiff has developed into its own unique character inside The Bear’s kitchen, due in no small part to the commitment of hair department head Ally Vickers, who’s paid to control the chaos that is Allen’s curly coiffure.

“I have put it on a journey,” Vickers tells Deadline.

One of the biggest guest stars in FX's The Bearseason 4 has revealed whether they will return in future episodes after solving a series-long mystery in the latest installment.

The Bear season 4 featured several returning guest stars, such as Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Josh Hartnett, John Mulaney, and Gillian Jacobs, who is the real-life wife of series creator Christopher Storer. It also introduced new characters, such as Danielle Deadwyler's Chantel and Brie Larson's Francie Fak.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Larson, who plays Captain Marvel in the MCU, finally spoke out about her "top secret" cameo in The Bear season 4. Her character, Francie, has had a longstanding beef with Abby Elliott's Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto for unknown reasons.

It's revealed, however, that the two may have had a fling in the past, to the dismay of Sugar's husband Pete. Larson touched on Francie's character and the possibility...

“40 Acres” director and co-writer R.T. Thorne said his film, which centers on a Black family’s survival through a starved, post-apocalyptic world and their commitment to preserving their heritage, also serves as a reminder to communities of color that knowing your history is crucial, particularly amid political anti-dei agendas.

“It’s something that’s been instilled in me from my mother. One of the things she used to tell us all the time is that, ‘I don’t trust these institutions to teach you about you,’ so we have to learn our own history, and that’s been a big part of my journey,” Thorne told TheWrap. “I think the film is informed by history. It’s a film that takes place in the future, and I think that it’s a circular thing … In order to move forward, in order to survive, in order to thrive in the future,...

In a desolate landscape where the world as we know it has already collapsed, a family fights for survival and the preservation of their legacy. 40 Acres, the feature directorial debut of R.T. Thorne, co-written with Glenn Taylor, is an intense dystopian drama set in a future ravaged by war and famine.

Hailey Freeman (Danielle Deadwyler) is a former soldier who leads her family with an iron fist on an isolated farm in the middle of nowhere, constantly threatened by a militia that covets her precious land — rich in historical and personal symbolism. Alongside Deadwyler are Kataem O’Connor (Murdoch Mysteries), Michael Greyeyes (Wild Indian), Milcania Diaz-Rojas (The Bold Type), Leenah Robinson (1923), and Haile Amare.

40 Acres Review Danielle Deadwyler as Hailey in 40 Acres | © Magnolia Pictures Michael Greyeyes as Galen in 40 Acres | © Magnolia Pictures Kataem O’Connor as Emanuel and Milcania Diaz-Rojas as Dawn in 40 Acres | © Magnolia Pictures Danielle Deadwyler as Hailey in...

In a crushing blow to anyone who claims they’d rather be dead than vegan, a fungal plague wiped out animal life on planet earth 14 years ago. The natural disaster effectively wiped out thousands of years of human economic development, turning us back into an agrarian society overnight. Land has become the most important resource on planet Earth, and anyone who owns their own farm is both blessed with the resources they need to survive and burdened by the knowledge that people are trying to kill them at all times. And because people still need protein, cannibalism is making a regrettable comeback.

So begins “40 Acres,” a dystopian home invasion saga anchored by a phenomenally grizzled Movie Star Performance from Danielle Deadwyler. The actress stars as Hailey Freeman, a former soldier who runs a family farm and is all too aware of the kinds of people who would love to take it from her.

Director Jaume Collet-Serra has given us some pretty good horror films, like House of Wax, Orphan, and The Shallows. So, fans were very excited for his latest feature film, The Woman in the Yard, but upon its release, the movie got mixed reviews from fans and critics alike for its divisive (and confusing) ending. Nonetheless, the movie recently arrived on Peacock and instantly became a global hit.

Per FlixPatrol, The Woman in the Yard, which arrived on the streamer on June 27, has quickly climbed up to top spot both globally and in the US. The feature stands tall among films like Happy Gilmore, Despicable Me 3, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Nope, and more. Certainly, the audience is tuning in to see what made the movie so divisive. Given it has just arrived, the film is bound to get more eyeballs in the coming days and weeks.

The Woman in the Yard...

Fans have been left scratching their heads over whether Ramona ends her own life during The Woman in the Yard's spine-chilling ending. The 2025 psychological horror romp from Jungle Cruise and Black Adam director Jaume Collet-Serra follows a young mother, played by Danielle Deadwyler, whose family becomes terrorized by a haunting veil-clad entity in the wake of her husband's death.

The movie tackles themes of personal trauma, mental illness, and the darkness one is capable of inflicting on those they love, leaving the fate of Deadwyler's widow hanging in the balance with its ambiguous conclusion. What exactly happens to Ramona after she rids her family of the titular "Woman in the Yard" (Okwui Okpokwasili) is left unclear, leaving some to wonder if where the movie ends is reality. 

The Woman in the Yard is now streaming on Peacock as of June 27 and charted #1 in the U.S. during its first weekend on the streamer,...

Almost immediately, The Bear became known for its intensity, baking a story about grief into its rapid-fire depiction of food being made and characters shouting at one another. In retrospect, this version of The Bear more or less ended when Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) got himself locked in a walk-in freezer at the end of season two and seemed to forever drive away his on-again, off-again maybe girlfriend, Claire (Molly Gordon).

In season three, the series condensed much of its characters’ food-fueled acrimony into a charmingly distressing, cameo-filled sixth-episode flashback largely set around the Berzatto family table. Now, a parallel episode from season four, set at a wedding, culminates not with anyone driving a sedan into a living room, but with a daddy-daughter dance.

Like its characters, The Bear is trying to find a mellower way of being. Sure, the new season ends with a shouting match, and the Bear...

Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Greyeyes, Kataem O’Connor, Haile Amare, and Jaeda LeBlanc in ’40 Acres’ (Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures)

40 Acres is an incredibly intense post-apocalyptic thriller set in a world transformed by a fungal pandemic followed by civil war and famine. The film plunges us into a new reality where fertile farmland has become the world’s most coveted resource. And yet, despite the bleak setting, 40 Acres is a profoundly moving story of hope and human resilience.

The film’s action is focused on the Freeman family, owners of a thriving farm that’s often the target of armed trespassers. The family, led by Hailey and Galen, has extensive arms training and quickly dispatches all intruders. Their weapons of choice: guns, knives, and hatchets.

The Freemans aren’t just survivors; they are formidable guardians of their flourishing cornfields. Scenes around the dining room table reveal their deep, ingrained commitment to their land and lineage.

Taron Egerton’s new crime drama just debuted on Apple TV+ on June 27, but it’s already climbing the Top 10 streaming charts. Per FlixPatrol, Smoke, which also stars Jurnee Smollett, has risen to the No. 3 spot on Apple TV+’s Top 10 chart. As of June 28, Smoke is just behind Stick and Murderbot and is ahead of Apple TV+ mainstays like Severanceand Ted Lasso.

Egerton notably starred in Netflix’s massive 2024 hit film Carry-On and 2019’s Elton John biopic Rocketman. He was also nominated for an Emmy in 2023 for his performance in Apple TV+’s Black Bird. Smoke reunites Egerton with Black Bird creator Dennis Lehane, who also created the new series. Lehane has written several novels that have been turned into films or TV shows, including Mystic River, Shutter Island, Gone Baby Gone, The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and Mr. Mercedes.

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A simple title screen introduces us to the world of 40 Acres. It explains that the global food supply has been decimated, society has crumbled, and farmland is now prized above all else. This is the first and last time R.T. Thorne’s feature-length directorial debut will pull back for such a big-picture view, narrowing its focus from that moment on to the survival story of a single family in rural Canada. It’s a choice that makes for a tight, tense thriller, and helps 40 Acres carve out a corner of its own in a genre landscape that doesn’t lack for dystopian visions.

The film begins with a gang of bandits closing in on a farmhouse. One of the gang’s members cheerfully announces himself and begins a “we were just passing through” spiel while the others sneak around the back, all of them with a glint in their eye,...

The horror genre is as popular as ever, with many subgenres to choose from. However, not all the releases became immediate hits, and Blumhouse Productions' The Woman in the Yard is among them.

The psychological horror film premiered in late March this year and had an underwhelming reception. The Woman in the Yard had a great cast and a good premise, but the film didn't end up reaching its true potential. After an underwhelming box office run and negative reviews, The Woman in the Yard has become a hit on streaming, topping the charts on Peacock instantly, per FlixPatrol.

The Woman in the Yard premiered in theaters on Mar. 28 and it headed to VOD shortly after. The psychological horror was available to watch at home less than a month after its premiere, as it hit all digital platforms on Apr. 15. The horror was just added to Peacock's long list of hits,...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has welcomed a fresh wave of talent to its ranks this year, bringing together a diverse group of actors, actresses, and filmmakers who have left their mark on cinema. From rising stars to established names, the 2025 class showcases the vibrant energy shaping today’s film industry.

This group of 534 invitees, announced on June 26, 2025, includes performers and directors who have delivered standout work in recent projects, earning them a spot in Hollywood’s prestigious voting body. Below, we dive into the actors and filmmakers invited, highlighting their recent contributions and what makes them stand out.

Danielle Deadwyler Netflix

Danielle Deadwyler has captivated audiences with her powerful performances, most notably in ‘The Piano Lesson’ (2024) and ‘Till’ (2022). Her ability to bring depth to complex characters, like the mother of Emmett Till, has earned her critical acclaim. Deadwyler’s raw emotional range makes her a vital addition to the Academy.

This post contains spoilers for Season Four of The Bear, which is now streaming on Hulu.

Late in “Bears,” the seventh episode of the new season of The Bear, 16 different people are seated under the same table at a wedding reception. When we first see this table — part of the furnishings in the home of Frank (Josh Hartnett), newly-married to Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs), who used to be married to Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) — it does not seem large enough to accommodate that many people. It looks like… a table, just big...

The Bear is back with season 4, and people are eager to find out every detail about their favourite kitchen drama. Season 2 first introduced Luca, the pastry chef. Will he be returning this season? Good news for fans: Will Poulter has officially been confirmed to reprise his role in season 4 as Luca.

His reappearance in the show is a full-circle moment, showing complete exploration of grief, mentorship, and camaraderie between co-workers. Season 4 not only brings back Luca. It brings along several old and new faces as guest stars to add to the emotional depth of the show. Here’s a complete breakdown of every guest appearance you will see in the latest season of The Bear.

Will Poulter’s return as Luca in season 4 of The Bear symbolizes a commitment to long-term character arcs

Will Poulter will be back as Luca in season 4 of The Bear. This would mark his first...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited hundreds of artists and executives to join the organization!

Wicked star Ariana Grande, Dune‘s Jason Momoa and girlfriend, Hit Man star Adria Arjona, Superman‘s Rachel Brosnahan and Anora breakout Mikey Madison are among the actors who have “distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures.”

“We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang shared in a statement. “Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.”

Keep reading to see the full list of invitees…

According to the Academy website, “Membership selection is based on professional qualifications, with an ongoing commitment to representation, inclusion and equity remaining a priority. Of the 2025 invited class, 41% are women,...

I love it when The Bear steps away from all the kitchen chaos and gives us a moment to breathe, no shouting, no “hands,” just life outside the line. Episode 4 is one of those rare breaks. No Carmy, no Richie, no Tina, or Marcus. This one’s all Sydney. And honestly? It might be one of the most unique episodes yet.

It’s just her, trying to fix her hair and figure out if The Bear is still the place for her. Adam Shapiro’s loud, too enthusiastic kitchen wants her, and she’s tempted. But nothing’s ever that simple. The whole episode plays like that phrase we’ve all heard before: “That’s too complicated, explain it to me like I’m 10 years old.”

And honestly, that’s exactly what this is. Sydney, trying to figure out her next big move, is also babysitting her niece and explaining her problems.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to join the organization to a new class of filmmakers. Over 500 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures are now welcome to join one of the Academy’s 19 branches.

“We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang via statement. “Through their commitment to filmmaking and to the greater movie industry, these exceptionally talented individuals have made indelible contributions to our global filmmaking community.”

The list of new invitees includes several of the cast and crew of “Anora,” including Best Actress winner Mikey Madison, Best Picture winners Alex Coco and Samantha Quan, and Best Supporting Actor nominee Yura Borisov. Other 2025 Oscar winners like “A Real Pain” star Kieran Culkin, “No Other Land” directors Yuval Abraham,...