One of John Candy’s 80s classics from director Carl Reiner, Summer Rental, was pretty elusive on physical media. Fans of this comedy don’t have to wait any longer as the boutique label Kino Lorber will now be releasing a new 4K restoration Blu-ray transfer of the film at the start of the new year. Blu-ray.com is reporting that Summer Rental, which was previously scheduled to hit retailers this year, will now have its physical media release on January 21, 2025.
The 1985 comedy stars John Candy, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, Joey Lawrence, and Aubrey Jene and is directed by Dick Van Dyke Show alum and Ocean’s Eleven star, Carl Reiner, who would direct another summer-themed comedy with Mark Harmon, Summer School, just a couple years later.
The description reads, “Comedy legend Carl Reiner (Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid) directed this tale of a family man who takes a vacation from...
The 1985 comedy stars John Candy, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, Joey Lawrence, and Aubrey Jene and is directed by Dick Van Dyke Show alum and Ocean’s Eleven star, Carl Reiner, who would direct another summer-themed comedy with Mark Harmon, Summer School, just a couple years later.
The description reads, “Comedy legend Carl Reiner (Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid) directed this tale of a family man who takes a vacation from...
- 12/6/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
You’ve probably heard the story behind the name of “Seven Bucks Productions”, and even if you haven’t, it’s a good one. After injury derailed his NFL chances, and he failed to latch on in the Cfl, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, with not much else besides the $7 in his pocket. He returned home where, despite his father’s storied wrestling career, there was little more on offer than his loving family. Dwayne’s father reluctantly taught him the family trade, and while there was a period of wrestling shows for $40 a night, his meteoric ascendency in the world of pro wrestling as “The Rock” is nigh unparalleled.
Though he maintains tremendous gratitude and deference toward the art of pro wrestling, Dwayne Johnson has never been one to limit himself to doing just one thing, and he parlayed the fame he gained from that platform into featured roles on television,...
Though he maintains tremendous gratitude and deference toward the art of pro wrestling, Dwayne Johnson has never been one to limit himself to doing just one thing, and he parlayed the fame he gained from that platform into featured roles on television,...
- 11/29/2024
- by Derek Mitchell
- JoBlo.com
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"We all had our tuxedos ready. I'm not even joking," Colin Farrell said in a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, reflecting on the 2004 historical epic "Alexander," directed by Oliver Stone. "We were all like, 'Right, lads, we're off to the Oscars. This is a sure thing.' And then it came out."
It came out, indeed, and as alluded to by the Oscar-nominated actor, things didn't exactly go as planned. In the aftermath of Ridley Scott's Best Picture-winning "Gladiator," Stone finally had the opportunity to scrape together funding for his three-hour take on Alexander the Great. The timing seemed perfect. The cast was a murderer's row. The production had all of the resources in the world at its disposal. But by just about every measure,...
"We all had our tuxedos ready. I'm not even joking," Colin Farrell said in a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, reflecting on the 2004 historical epic "Alexander," directed by Oliver Stone. "We were all like, 'Right, lads, we're off to the Oscars. This is a sure thing.' And then it came out."
It came out, indeed, and as alluded to by the Oscar-nominated actor, things didn't exactly go as planned. In the aftermath of Ridley Scott's Best Picture-winning "Gladiator," Stone finally had the opportunity to scrape together funding for his three-hour take on Alexander the Great. The timing seemed perfect. The cast was a murderer's row. The production had all of the resources in the world at its disposal. But by just about every measure,...
- 11/23/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
There are few actors with as many ups and downs as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The actor, wrestler, and lifestyle guru earned his celebrity through hard work. However, Dwayne Johnson’s track record has been spotty. One moment, he reached a new career high, especially during his “Franchise Viagra” era. However, the next moment, he misses with a big budget franchise tentpole film.
A common complaint against Johnson has been his insistence to appear in movies where he plays himself. Unfortunately, his 2024 ends with Red One and Moana 2, which seem to fall in that camp. With the bad reviews of Red One dominating most of the coverage, we want to focus on his better movies. Below are five of his best.
7. The Other Guys (2010) Related Dwayne Johnson’s First Dream Before Becoming a WWE Icon Would’ve Drastically Changed His Entire Life
It’s not a long appearance, but...
A common complaint against Johnson has been his insistence to appear in movies where he plays himself. Unfortunately, his 2024 ends with Red One and Moana 2, which seem to fall in that camp. With the bad reviews of Red One dominating most of the coverage, we want to focus on his better movies. Below are five of his best.
7. The Other Guys (2010) Related Dwayne Johnson’s First Dream Before Becoming a WWE Icon Would’ve Drastically Changed His Entire Life
It’s not a long appearance, but...
- 11/15/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
When it comes to box office success in Hollywood, few names carry as much weight as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. No, seriously – this guy is everywhere! The former WWE superstar turned actor has become one of the most recognizable faces in the entertainment industry, with his films grossing over $12.5 billion worldwide. That’s billion with a B, folks!
Dwayne Johnson in a still from Black Adam (2022) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
But here’s the million-dollar question (or should we say billion-dollar question?), does this impressive number truly reflect his status as Hollywood’s most bankable star? Let’s roll up our sleeves and dive deep into The Rock’s hit-to-flop ratio to see what’s cooking in the world of Hollywood’s most electrifying entertainer.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Breaking Down The Rock’s Box Office Performance Dwayne Johnson in a still from Red Notice (2021) | Credits: Netflix
Remember when...
Dwayne Johnson in a still from Black Adam (2022) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
But here’s the million-dollar question (or should we say billion-dollar question?), does this impressive number truly reflect his status as Hollywood’s most bankable star? Let’s roll up our sleeves and dive deep into The Rock’s hit-to-flop ratio to see what’s cooking in the world of Hollywood’s most electrifying entertainer.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Breaking Down The Rock’s Box Office Performance Dwayne Johnson in a still from Red Notice (2021) | Credits: Netflix
Remember when...
- 11/15/2024
- by Sweta Rath
- FandomWire
E! News and Fandango have partnered to bring “Wicked” fans a livestream from the Los Angeles premiere on Saturday, November 9. Watch below as stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and more arrive on the red carpet. Coverage is expected to begin at 7 p.m. Et/4 p.m. Pt and run for about two hours. See red carpet photos by clicking the gallery above (it will be updated throughout the night).
“E! News’” Justin Sylvester and “Access Hollywood’s” Zuri Hall, the latter of whom is also a new contributor to Fandango, will provide fans a unique VIP viewing experience of the “Wicked” premiere’s red carpet with live celebrity interviews, exclusive movie clips and in-depth coverage of the biggest stories surrounding “Wicked” — all from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, the E! CreatorCam with “E! News The Rundown’s” Erin Lim Rhodes will be live on TikTok and Instagram, providing fans...
“E! News’” Justin Sylvester and “Access Hollywood’s” Zuri Hall, the latter of whom is also a new contributor to Fandango, will provide fans a unique VIP viewing experience of the “Wicked” premiere’s red carpet with live celebrity interviews, exclusive movie clips and in-depth coverage of the biggest stories surrounding “Wicked” — all from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, the E! CreatorCam with “E! News The Rundown’s” Erin Lim Rhodes will be live on TikTok and Instagram, providing fans...
- 11/9/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Damon Wayans Jr. just landed a full season order for his CBS comedy Poppa’s House and now he’s got another laugher in the works.
The network is developing Overstepping, a multi-cam comedy produced by his Two Shakes Entertainment banner and CBS Studios, with Lauren Ashley Smith set as writer and exec producer.
Overstepping is set after a financial crisis, where a 50-something wild child moves in with her estranged 20-something stepdaughter, giving them a chance to rebuild their rocky relationship and lean on each other as they tackle life and love from two different sides of the generation gap.
Smith is the former head writer of the first two seasons of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show and has other late-night credits including as head writer of BET’s The Rundown with Robin Thede and senior producer of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
The network is developing Overstepping, a multi-cam comedy produced by his Two Shakes Entertainment banner and CBS Studios, with Lauren Ashley Smith set as writer and exec producer.
Overstepping is set after a financial crisis, where a 50-something wild child moves in with her estranged 20-something stepdaughter, giving them a chance to rebuild their rocky relationship and lean on each other as they tackle life and love from two different sides of the generation gap.
Smith is the former head writer of the first two seasons of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show and has other late-night credits including as head writer of BET’s The Rundown with Robin Thede and senior producer of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
- 11/8/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s what made The Rock a total box office king (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t just step into Hollywood—he slammed in, blending WWE flair with movie star charisma. From The Mummy Returns to Fast & Furious, he brought his wrestling roots, and fans went wild every time he dropped those iconic moves, reminding everyone that The People’s Champ never forgets his roots.
One of Johnson’s earliest crossovers from the ring to the screen happened in Star Trek: Voyager. In the sixth season’s episode “Tsunkatse,” he appeared as the Pendari Champion, squaring off against Seven of Nine. And what did he do? He casually dropped his signature move, Rock Bottom, slamming his opponent to the mat with a grin, saying, “Yes, I’m that guy.”
Jump to Fast & Furious 6, where The Rock truly owned it as Agent Luke Hobbs. Inside a plane,...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t just step into Hollywood—he slammed in, blending WWE flair with movie star charisma. From The Mummy Returns to Fast & Furious, he brought his wrestling roots, and fans went wild every time he dropped those iconic moves, reminding everyone that The People’s Champ never forgets his roots.
One of Johnson’s earliest crossovers from the ring to the screen happened in Star Trek: Voyager. In the sixth season’s episode “Tsunkatse,” he appeared as the Pendari Champion, squaring off against Seven of Nine. And what did he do? He casually dropped his signature move, Rock Bottom, slamming his opponent to the mat with a grin, saying, “Yes, I’m that guy.”
Jump to Fast & Furious 6, where The Rock truly owned it as Agent Luke Hobbs. Inside a plane,...
- 11/3/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Dwayne Johnson may have captured the hearts of the world in the 2000s. However, it looks like the star might be ready to take his biggest risk ever. In the world of Hollywood blockbusters, budgets can often make or break a film’s success. With that in mind, an upcoming film of the 52-year-old, Red One, is said to have a budget higher than James Cameron’s Avatar.
Dwayne Johnson in the Red One trailer | Credits: Amazon MGM Studios
Johnson has long been known as a box-office magnet. However, even for a star of his stature, a budget rumored to exceed Cameron’s film is a monumental risk. Historically, high budgets have not always equated to success.
Dwayne Johnson’s biggest film risk ever
Just last year, Deadline confirmed Amazon MGM Studios and Seven Bucks’ epic Christmas action comedy Red One. The upcoming film was said to center on a...
Dwayne Johnson in the Red One trailer | Credits: Amazon MGM Studios
Johnson has long been known as a box-office magnet. However, even for a star of his stature, a budget rumored to exceed Cameron’s film is a monumental risk. Historically, high budgets have not always equated to success.
Dwayne Johnson’s biggest film risk ever
Just last year, Deadline confirmed Amazon MGM Studios and Seven Bucks’ epic Christmas action comedy Red One. The upcoming film was said to center on a...
- 10/26/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
Tubi’s lineup for November 2024 offers a diverse and exciting selection of content across genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. With Tubi Originals like the heartwarming comedy “The Engagement Dress” (November 10) and the festive yet spicy “Hot Girl Winter” (November 24), holiday cheer takes a fresh twist. The thrillers keep the tension high, including the chilling ghost story “Still Here” (November 9) and the stormy suspense of “The Last Exit” (November 16). For documentary enthusiasts, “Behind The Crime: Self Defense or Slaughter” (November 15) and “Fresh Meat 2: Killing Dahmer” (November 22) dive into intense real-life investigations. Families can look forward to the magical fun of “Family Ornaments” (November 17), while anime fans can enjoy “Bunny Drop” on November 5. Classic action films like “Die Hard”, “Mad Max: Fury Road” (November 9), and “San Andreas” (November 22) return for adrenaline junkies, and horror lovers will appreciate the creepy lineup of “Annabelle: Creation”, “The Thing (1982)”, and more. Whether it’s nostalgic art-house classics,...
- 10/20/2024
- by Deepshikha Deb
- High on Films
What many don’t realize is that twenty one years ago, in 2003, we got a hidden gem that unofficially is the best Uncharted movie so far and it is called, The Rundown! Video game adaptations often get a skeptical eye, and unfortunately, the official Uncharted film didn’t do much to change that perception.
Dwayne Johnson in The Rundown | Credits: Universal Pictures
This left a lot of people going back to rediscover The Rundown, the unofficial adaptation that actually did justice to the game, and it came out even before the game itself!
Dwayne Johnson Gave Us the Best Uncharted Movie in 2003!
So, how similar is The Rundown to Uncharted? Let’s break it down! The Uncharted video games definitely take a page from the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider playbook. With its gut-punching action, strong and complex characters, and witty one-liners, one can easily argue that The Rundown likely inspired Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.
Dwayne Johnson in The Rundown | Credits: Universal Pictures
This left a lot of people going back to rediscover The Rundown, the unofficial adaptation that actually did justice to the game, and it came out even before the game itself!
Dwayne Johnson Gave Us the Best Uncharted Movie in 2003!
So, how similar is The Rundown to Uncharted? Let’s break it down! The Uncharted video games definitely take a page from the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider playbook. With its gut-punching action, strong and complex characters, and witty one-liners, one can easily argue that The Rundown likely inspired Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.
- 10/19/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Seann William Scott has boarded ABC’s upcoming comedy series, “Shifting Gears.”
He will join series lead Tim Allen, as well as Kat Dennings, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis in the new sitcom. Scott’s casting comes months after “Shifting Gears” was ordered to series by ABC after initially receiving a pilot order from the network in March.
The new series centers on a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop named Matt (Allen). “When Matt’s estranged daughter Riley (Dennings) and her kids move into his house, the real restoration begins,” according to the official logline.
Scott joins the cast as Gabriel, a family friend of Matt and Riley who works in the shop. Mitchell will play Stitch, while Simkins plays Carter and Margolis stars as Georgia.
By the time “Shifting Gears” was ordered to series in July, writers Mike Scully and Julie Thacker-Scully,...
He will join series lead Tim Allen, as well as Kat Dennings, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis in the new sitcom. Scott’s casting comes months after “Shifting Gears” was ordered to series by ABC after initially receiving a pilot order from the network in March.
The new series centers on a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop named Matt (Allen). “When Matt’s estranged daughter Riley (Dennings) and her kids move into his house, the real restoration begins,” according to the official logline.
Scott joins the cast as Gabriel, a family friend of Matt and Riley who works in the shop. Mitchell will play Stitch, while Simkins plays Carter and Margolis stars as Georgia.
By the time “Shifting Gears” was ordered to series in July, writers Mike Scully and Julie Thacker-Scully,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The Perfect Couple shot to the top overall spot in Nielsen’s streaming rankings for its premiere week.
The murder mystery limited series, which stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber and Dakota Fanning, accumulated 1.91 billion minutes of viewing for the week of Sept. 2-8 (it premiered on Sept. 5). That’s the fifth highest total for any original series premiere week on the streaming charts this year, behind Fool Me Once (3.04 billion minutes), Fallout (2.9 billion), Bridgerton (2.76 billion) and Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender (2.56 billion).
The Perfect Couple was one of five titles to record more than a billion minutes of viewing for the week. The others are Netflix’s movie Rebel Ridge (1.11 billion), Family Guy (1.06 billion), Prison Break (1.05 billion) — which had been the overall No. 1 for the previous four weeks — and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (1.02 billion), which was even with its season two premiere a week earlier.
The murder mystery limited series, which stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber and Dakota Fanning, accumulated 1.91 billion minutes of viewing for the week of Sept. 2-8 (it premiered on Sept. 5). That’s the fifth highest total for any original series premiere week on the streaming charts this year, behind Fool Me Once (3.04 billion minutes), Fallout (2.9 billion), Bridgerton (2.76 billion) and Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender (2.56 billion).
The Perfect Couple was one of five titles to record more than a billion minutes of viewing for the week. The others are Netflix’s movie Rebel Ridge (1.11 billion), Family Guy (1.06 billion), Prison Break (1.05 billion) — which had been the overall No. 1 for the previous four weeks — and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (1.02 billion), which was even with its season two premiere a week earlier.
- 10/3/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of October titles. The Tubi October 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.
As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library: over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.
You can watch the Tubi October 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.
You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.
Tubi Originals
Documentary
Famously Haunted:...
As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library: over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 Fast channels.
You can watch the Tubi October 2024 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.
You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.
Tubi Originals
Documentary
Famously Haunted:...
- 9/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
We're midway through September, and Netflix has been releasing tons of great content on its platform. I don't know if you've looked at the streamer's top 10 movie list lately, but there are currently three action movies ranking on the list that are definitely a must-watch. They were all released on Netflix this month. And what's even better is that there will be a couple more action flicks the streamer will be releasing soon.
Are you curious about what those movies are? No worries! Below, we shared a list of some of the best action movies on Netflix in September.
Rebel Ridge (2024)
Cast: Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee, James Cromwell
As of Sept. 11, Rebel Ridge is sitting at the No. 1 spot on Netflix's top 10 movie list, meaning tons of people are watching the new action-thriller. It was released on the streaming platform on Sept.
Are you curious about what those movies are? No worries! Below, we shared a list of some of the best action movies on Netflix in September.
Rebel Ridge (2024)
Cast: Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee, James Cromwell
As of Sept. 11, Rebel Ridge is sitting at the No. 1 spot on Netflix's top 10 movie list, meaning tons of people are watching the new action-thriller. It was released on the streaming platform on Sept.
- 9/11/2024
- by Crystal George
- Netflix Life
Dave Bautista, whose latest action comedy The Killer’s Game comes to theaters this Friday, is ready to make hearts go pitter-pat by starring in a romantic comedy. In the past, Bautista questioned if he was “too unattractive” to become a silver-screen Lothario, asking Page Six in a 2023 interview, “Is there something that unappealing about me that excludes me from these parts?” Aww, Dave! Don’t listen to your Emo Teen Life Coach. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about! I know plenty of people who find your rugged good looks alluring, and then some.
Fast-forward to the Los Angeles premiere of The Killer’s Game, where Bautista told The Hollywood Reporter that his Page Six comments “sparked quite a conversation, but I started getting a lot of phone calls after that.”
“I said that and started getting calls immediately,” Bautista continued. “So we’ve got a couple that we...
Fast-forward to the Los Angeles premiere of The Killer’s Game, where Bautista told The Hollywood Reporter that his Page Six comments “sparked quite a conversation, but I started getting a lot of phone calls after that.”
“I said that and started getting calls immediately,” Bautista continued. “So we’ve got a couple that we...
- 9/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Maybe there’s hope for quality Netflix originals apart from its awards contenders. “Rebel Ridge,” a topical thriller about an ex-Marine confronting a corrupt small-town sheriff, is #1 at Netflix. It stars Aaron Pierre — who stepped into the role after John Boyega walked off the production in June 2021. A respected actor and ascendant star, Pierre is not a household name like Mark Wahlberg or Adam Sandler or Eddie Murphy, all of whom recently took Netflix originals to #1.
Nor is it a flashy drama, or a big-budget production. Its director, Jeremy Saulnier, most recently directed “Hold the Dark” for Netflix in 2018 (along with a couple of episodes of “True Detective”). IndieWire has watched his career for years, but directors like these also have wound up at Netflix making films that lack edginess or creativity. This seems like a happy exception. Its success suggests that well-crafted stories driven by substantial characters can be popular,...
Nor is it a flashy drama, or a big-budget production. Its director, Jeremy Saulnier, most recently directed “Hold the Dark” for Netflix in 2018 (along with a couple of episodes of “True Detective”). IndieWire has watched his career for years, but directors like these also have wound up at Netflix making films that lack edginess or creativity. This seems like a happy exception. Its success suggests that well-crafted stories driven by substantial characters can be popular,...
- 9/9/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
If there's anything Netflix is good for, besides exposing audiences to international films and TV shows they might otherwise miss, it's churning up forgotten action movies and bestowing new life upon them. The streamer resurrected "The Bricklayer" earlier this year, and immediately Netflixers flocked to the underseen actioner. The same recently happened with Bruce Willis' "Red," which topped Netflix charts some 14 years after it first bowed. Now, it's Dwayne Johnson's turn. The man's bizarre attempts to stay in the now defunct DC Extended Universe may've put a dent in his veneer of likability, but he's currently proving that he can still bring in the crowds — at least on streaming. His 2003 action comedy "The Rundown" has hit Netflix and is making a sneaky run up the charts.
This might actually be an example of a film worthy of revisiting, too. "The Rundown," which was known as "Welcome to the Jungle" internationally,...
This might actually be an example of a film worthy of revisiting, too. "The Rundown," which was known as "Welcome to the Jungle" internationally,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Many movies have been made about soldiers whose skill set proves out of step once they re-enter the civilian world. Some of them treat those differences with empathy and insight; but more often than not, they leverage them for explosive, empty action sequences. “Rebel Ridge” mostly falls perfunctorily in the latter category.
Written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier (“Green Room”), the film’s focus on a Black soldier adds degrees of complexity to the conflicts that erupt between him and local law enforcement in a small, mostly white town. But if racial politics (cinematic and otherwise) prompt Saulnier to treat him marginally more thoughtfully than most movie veterans, the filmmaker’s obligations to genre formula end up overshadowing those differences by the time the last empty, explosive action sequence has unfolded.
Aaron Pierre (“Genius: MLK/X”) plays Terry Richmond, a veteran of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (McMap) who’s...
Written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier (“Green Room”), the film’s focus on a Black soldier adds degrees of complexity to the conflicts that erupt between him and local law enforcement in a small, mostly white town. But if racial politics (cinematic and otherwise) prompt Saulnier to treat him marginally more thoughtfully than most movie veterans, the filmmaker’s obligations to genre formula end up overshadowing those differences by the time the last empty, explosive action sequence has unfolded.
Aaron Pierre (“Genius: MLK/X”) plays Terry Richmond, a veteran of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (McMap) who’s...
- 9/5/2024
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
One of John Candy’s 80s classics from director Carl Reiner, Summer Rental, was pretty elusive on physical media. Fans of this comedy don’t have to wait any longer as the boutique label Kino Lorber will now be releasing a new Blu-ray transfer of the film sometime this year. Blu-ray.com is reporting that Summer Rental will be hitting retailers in late 2024.
The 1985 comedy stars John Candy, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, Joey Lawrence, and Aubrey Jene. The plot description reads, “After air traffic controller Jack Chester loses a plane (it’s covered on his screen by a fly), he’s told to take a break. Jack books his family into a plush resort, but it turns out that their lodgings are in a hut by the beach, and that’s as good as the vacation gets.” Reiner would direct another summer-themed comedy with Mark Harmon, Summer School, just a couple years later.
The 1985 comedy stars John Candy, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, Joey Lawrence, and Aubrey Jene. The plot description reads, “After air traffic controller Jack Chester loses a plane (it’s covered on his screen by a fly), he’s told to take a break. Jack books his family into a plush resort, but it turns out that their lodgings are in a hut by the beach, and that’s as good as the vacation gets.” Reiner would direct another summer-themed comedy with Mark Harmon, Summer School, just a couple years later.
- 8/12/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Flashback to a time when Dwayne Johnson was still crossing over from the WWE to major Hollywood films. He was still being billed as “The Rock.” His physique was more muscular than monstrous. Fans and general audiences were finding out that his charismatic mic skills could transfer to fun, charismatic characters on screen. Johnson only had a couple of prior credits with The Mummy Returns and the spin-off The Scorpion King before he made the action comedy The Rundown from director Peter Berg.
2003’s The Rundown was Johnson’s sophomore starring effort and it would lay the groundwork for one of the biggest names in blockbuster movies for a number of years. Now, Kino Lorber will be releasing a new 4K Blu-ray of the film, which co-stars Sean William Scott, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken and Ewen Bremner. This new physical media release is expected to hit retailers sometime later this year.
2003’s The Rundown was Johnson’s sophomore starring effort and it would lay the groundwork for one of the biggest names in blockbuster movies for a number of years. Now, Kino Lorber will be releasing a new 4K Blu-ray of the film, which co-stars Sean William Scott, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken and Ewen Bremner. This new physical media release is expected to hit retailers sometime later this year.
- 7/31/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
After waging war with House Atreides in Dune: Part Two, Dave Bautista trades his Harkonnen armor for something more discrete as he slips into the role of a hitman on borrowed time in The Killer’s Game trailer. Lionsgate shared the first trailer, poster, and images for the upcoming action comedy from director J.J. Perry. The promo features the former wrestler-turned-Hollywood superstar as an assassin with a dry wit fighting for his life after receiving a false diagnosis from his doctor. Thinking he’s suffering from a terminal illness and only has three months to live, Bautista’s hitman, Joe Flood, must survive an onslaught of savvy killers looking to collect his head.
Here’s the official synopsis for The Killer’s Game courtesy of Lionsgate:
In the new action-comedy The Killer’S Game, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into...
Here’s the official synopsis for The Killer’s Game courtesy of Lionsgate:
In the new action-comedy The Killer’S Game, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
May has only just arrived, and it’s already heating up at Hulu! Dozens of new titles have moved in for the new month, with some of streamer’s biggest hits landing on the platform during its first weekend, including Season 3 of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s “Welcome to Wrexham” and Season 5 of “The Kardashians,” but Hulu will be adding major titles all month long, from the premiere of the coming-of-age comedy film “Prom Dates” to the streaming debut of last year’s psychological thriller “Eileen.”
Ready to watch? Check out The Streamable’s top picks for this month at Hulu and find out everything coming to the streamer in May!
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The new documentary turns the lens on “our culture of oversharing” and tells the true...
Ready to watch? Check out The Streamable’s top picks for this month at Hulu and find out everything coming to the streamer in May!
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The new documentary turns the lens on “our culture of oversharing” and tells the true...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Hulu’s list of new releases for May 2024 is missing a certain amount of original series firepower. In the place of a blockbuster like The Handmaid’s Tale or Shōgun, however, is some content diversity.
The first of the month sees the premiere of four-episode British series Shardlake. This mystery drama takes place during the reign of Henry VIII and features none other than Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) investigating a murder. Other series of note this month include the Korean drama Uncle Samsik on May 15.
Movies are bit more interesting on Hulu in May. Teen comedy Prom Dates premieres on May 3. That will be followed by the 2023 Adam Drive film Ferrari on May 24. Before all that though is the real heavy hitter. You can watch Austin Butler’s acclaimed performance as The King in Elvis as early as May 1. But get to it quick before the Baz Luhrmann film departs on...
The first of the month sees the premiere of four-episode British series Shardlake. This mystery drama takes place during the reign of Henry VIII and features none other than Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) investigating a murder. Other series of note this month include the Korean drama Uncle Samsik on May 15.
Movies are bit more interesting on Hulu in May. Teen comedy Prom Dates premieres on May 3. That will be followed by the 2023 Adam Drive film Ferrari on May 24. Before all that though is the real heavy hitter. You can watch Austin Butler’s acclaimed performance as The King in Elvis as early as May 1. But get to it quick before the Baz Luhrmann film departs on...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
What’s the best destination for spring TV? IndieWire doesn’t have a definitive answer, but as we do every month we’ll help you weigh the options with a breakdown of everything coming to your favorite streaming platforms in May.
The month is a prime time to have Disney+, what with the ongoing and buzzy success of “X-Men 97” and upcoming “Marvel Studios’ Assembled” going behind the scenes of the reboot series. May is of course the month of Star Wars, and the House of Mouse will celebrate with “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on May 4. Disney is also home to BBC America’s “Doctor Who,” which returns for a highly-anticipated 14th season with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the Tardis as the new Doctor (he stepped into the role in December 2023 as part of the series’ beloved Christmas special tradition).
Meanwhile, Hulu will continue airing episodes of FX’s...
The month is a prime time to have Disney+, what with the ongoing and buzzy success of “X-Men 97” and upcoming “Marvel Studios’ Assembled” going behind the scenes of the reboot series. May is of course the month of Star Wars, and the House of Mouse will celebrate with “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on May 4. Disney is also home to BBC America’s “Doctor Who,” which returns for a highly-anticipated 14th season with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the Tardis as the new Doctor (he stepped into the role in December 2023 as part of the series’ beloved Christmas special tradition).
Meanwhile, Hulu will continue airing episodes of FX’s...
- 4/17/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Megan Fox finally weighed in on the “Love Is Blind” controversy that erupted earlier this year when Season 6 cast member Chelsea Blackwell told her eventual fiancé Jimmy Presnell that Fox was her celebrity doppelgänger. Presnell ended up telling Blackwell that wasn’t true, while “Love Is Blind” viewers bombarded social media platforms to roast and mock Blackwell for a comparison many thought wasn’t accurate.
“I’ve never had more people text me about something,” Fox told E! News’ “The Rundown.” “I don’t really watch TV very much. But I’ve had a lot of people text me and stop me. Even other celebrities at like Oscar parties were like, ‘Do you watch “Love is Blind”?’ And I was like, ‘No, but I know what you’re talking about.'”
Blackwell said after the show aired that she tried to reach out to Fox and apologize to her, but...
“I’ve never had more people text me about something,” Fox told E! News’ “The Rundown.” “I don’t really watch TV very much. But I’ve had a lot of people text me and stop me. Even other celebrities at like Oscar parties were like, ‘Do you watch “Love is Blind”?’ And I was like, ‘No, but I know what you’re talking about.'”
Blackwell said after the show aired that she tried to reach out to Fox and apologize to her, but...
- 4/15/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The 2024 People’s Choice Awards are airing tonight at 8 p.m. Et on NBC, Peacock and E!
The star-studded event, recognizing people in entertainment based on votes from the general public and fans, has been held annually since 1975.
Simu Liu is set to host the show.
Lenny Kravitz, a four-time Grammy Award winner, is set to receive the Music Icon Award, while Adam Sandler will receive the People’s Icon Award.
The 2024 People’s Choice Awards Red Carpet show is being hosted by Laverne Cox, and kicks off on E! at 6 p.m. Et/Pt and will expand to NBC and Peacock at 7 p.m. Et/Pt.
Erin Lim Rhodes of E! News’ The Rundown and Paige DeSorbo of Summer House will also host the People’s Choice Awards Livestream at 7 p.m. Et across the PCAs, E! News, E! Entertainment, NBC, Access, and Today All Day social handles.
Keep...
The star-studded event, recognizing people in entertainment based on votes from the general public and fans, has been held annually since 1975.
Simu Liu is set to host the show.
Lenny Kravitz, a four-time Grammy Award winner, is set to receive the Music Icon Award, while Adam Sandler will receive the People’s Icon Award.
The 2024 People’s Choice Awards Red Carpet show is being hosted by Laverne Cox, and kicks off on E! at 6 p.m. Et/Pt and will expand to NBC and Peacock at 7 p.m. Et/Pt.
Erin Lim Rhodes of E! News’ The Rundown and Paige DeSorbo of Summer House will also host the People’s Choice Awards Livestream at 7 p.m. Et across the PCAs, E! News, E! Entertainment, NBC, Access, and Today All Day social handles.
Keep...
- 2/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Fresh from the awards circuit, where she picked up an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe, Ayo Edebiri is set to host Saturday Night Live for the first time.
The Bear star will host the venerable NBC show February 3 and will be joined by musical guest Jennifer Lopez.
Edebiri started her career in stand-up before going on to write on a number of comedy shows such as The Rundown with Robin Thede, Sunnyside and Big Mouth before working on Apple’s Dickinson and then landing the role of Sydney on The Bear.
She also has SNL connections; she previously hosted a comedy show with Ben Marshall, who is now one of the members of SNL acting and writing troupe Please Don’t Destroy.
Lopez, meanwhile, has appeared on the show numerous times including three appearances as musical guest and three times as host. Her new album, This Is Me… Now,...
The Bear star will host the venerable NBC show February 3 and will be joined by musical guest Jennifer Lopez.
Edebiri started her career in stand-up before going on to write on a number of comedy shows such as The Rundown with Robin Thede, Sunnyside and Big Mouth before working on Apple’s Dickinson and then landing the role of Sydney on The Bear.
She also has SNL connections; she previously hosted a comedy show with Ben Marshall, who is now one of the members of SNL acting and writing troupe Please Don’t Destroy.
Lopez, meanwhile, has appeared on the show numerous times including three appearances as musical guest and three times as host. Her new album, This Is Me… Now,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s just one problem with Ziwe’s first book of personal essays: She really hates getting personal. “I don’t want anyone to know anything about me,” she says with a laugh while Zooming from her home in New York. “I hate sharing.”
The comedian and writer became famous for her uncomfortable, nearly satirical interviews with stars about racial and gender politics. Starting on Instagram Live and eventually pivoting to an eponymous, two-season Showtime series, she’s not comfortable being on the receiving end of a personal line of questioning. But Ziwe — who spent years in the writers rooms of The Rundown With Robin Thede, Desus & Mero and Dickinson — realized she needed to “chip away at the wall” she’d put up. The resulting collection, Black Friend, due Oct. 17 from Abrams, reflects on her relationship to such topics as identity, body image and code-switching.
What was the hardest part...
The comedian and writer became famous for her uncomfortable, nearly satirical interviews with stars about racial and gender politics. Starting on Instagram Live and eventually pivoting to an eponymous, two-season Showtime series, she’s not comfortable being on the receiving end of a personal line of questioning. But Ziwe — who spent years in the writers rooms of The Rundown With Robin Thede, Desus & Mero and Dickinson — realized she needed to “chip away at the wall” she’d put up. The resulting collection, Black Friend, due Oct. 17 from Abrams, reflects on her relationship to such topics as identity, body image and code-switching.
What was the hardest part...
- 10/13/2023
- by Seija Rankin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Man Crashes Car into New Jersey Police Station While Blasting Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle”
A New Jersey man deliberately crashed his SUV into a police station in Independence Township on September 20th, and he was blasting Guns N’ Roses‘ classic “Welcome to the Jungle” when he did it.
Thankfully no one was hurt during the incident, according to Huffington Post, though one officer narrowly avoided being struck by the vehicle being driven by John Hargreaves, 34, of Belvidere.
The SUV ended up in the station’s squad room, and surveillance footage sees Hargreaves immediately exit the vehicle and put his hands in the air. According to an official press release from the police department (see below), “The defendant exited the vehicle and appeared to be celebrating as he was apprehended by officers on scene as his car stereo blared the song ‘Welcome to the Jungle.'”
Police still haven’t determined a motive for Hargreaves barreling into the station, though the crash happened just minutes...
Thankfully no one was hurt during the incident, according to Huffington Post, though one officer narrowly avoided being struck by the vehicle being driven by John Hargreaves, 34, of Belvidere.
The SUV ended up in the station’s squad room, and surveillance footage sees Hargreaves immediately exit the vehicle and put his hands in the air. According to an official press release from the police department (see below), “The defendant exited the vehicle and appeared to be celebrating as he was apprehended by officers on scene as his car stereo blared the song ‘Welcome to the Jungle.'”
Police still haven’t determined a motive for Hargreaves barreling into the station, though the crash happened just minutes...
- 10/3/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Shattering The System investigates a variety of crimes and the systems and structures that make them possible. Hosted by pioneering audio journalist Sonari Glinton, the series looks into the true crimes of our day to tell the stories and dig into the issues that affect us all.
Sonari Glinton has covered everything from corruption at Cook County’s Juvenile Jail to the ascent of Barack Obama to breaking the Volkswagen diesel scandal. He’s produced segments for This American Life, directed NPR’s All Things Considered, reported for NPR’s business and politics desks and guest hosted the ground-breaking podcast Planet Money and Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
In 2004, he co-created The Rundown, one of the first and longest-running daily news podcasts. Whether he’s organizing his colleagues in public media, working with youth journalists from Yr Media, or co-creating virtual camp for teens, Sonari has shown his commitment to...
Sonari Glinton has covered everything from corruption at Cook County’s Juvenile Jail to the ascent of Barack Obama to breaking the Volkswagen diesel scandal. He’s produced segments for This American Life, directed NPR’s All Things Considered, reported for NPR’s business and politics desks and guest hosted the ground-breaking podcast Planet Money and Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
In 2004, he co-created The Rundown, one of the first and longest-running daily news podcasts. Whether he’s organizing his colleagues in public media, working with youth journalists from Yr Media, or co-creating virtual camp for teens, Sonari has shown his commitment to...
- 7/27/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Tubi is offering lots of originals for July, including the thriller “Five Star Murder” on July 28. A concierge and a guest investigate a hotel murder while a storm traps nasty hidden-treasure hunters inside.
Also coming to the streamer, a podcaster investigates his sister’s death in “Deep Web: Murdershow” on July 8. The murder leads him to a site where the highest bidder determines how a victim is killed.
“The Mummy” franchise is available July 1. In the first installment, an adventurer in 1926 Egypt travels to Hamunaptra, the City of the Dead, with a librarian and her older brother. Excited by their discoveries, they accidentally awaken Imhotep, a cursed high priest who was mummified alive. Now, the all-powerful Imhotep must be destroyed before his wrath destroys everything in his path. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz co-star in the action-packed thriller.
Finally, the cult classic “Big Trouble in Little China” stars Kurt Russell...
Also coming to the streamer, a podcaster investigates his sister’s death in “Deep Web: Murdershow” on July 8. The murder leads him to a site where the highest bidder determines how a victim is killed.
“The Mummy” franchise is available July 1. In the first installment, an adventurer in 1926 Egypt travels to Hamunaptra, the City of the Dead, with a librarian and her older brother. Excited by their discoveries, they accidentally awaken Imhotep, a cursed high priest who was mummified alive. Now, the all-powerful Imhotep must be destroyed before his wrath destroys everything in his path. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz co-star in the action-packed thriller.
Finally, the cult classic “Big Trouble in Little China” stars Kurt Russell...
- 6/30/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
The Jonas Brothers are still celebrating the recent release of their latest record, The Album, but in true Nick Jonas fashion, the singer is planning to go solo again. On July 7, the singer will deliver a solo headlining performance for NBCUniversal’s Salute to Summer concert honoring the U.S. army.
“I am so honored to be headlining the upcoming ‘Salute to Summer’ concert on Peacock this July to celebrate the active U.S. Army soldiers and Veterans that have served our country and made us all so proud,” Jonas shared in a statement.
“I am so honored to be headlining the upcoming ‘Salute to Summer’ concert on Peacock this July to celebrate the active U.S. Army soldiers and Veterans that have served our country and made us all so proud,” Jonas shared in a statement.
- 5/23/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Dwayne Johnson once teamed up with Rosamund Pike for the 2005 feature Doom. But with Johnson still being in the beginning stages of his career, Pike was prepared not to get along with her co-star.
Why Rosamund Pike didn’t look forward to acting alongside Dwayne Johnson Rosamund Pike | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Pike wasn’t prepared to get the kind of co-star she got with The Rock on the set of Doom. The feature came out at a time when Johnson had gotten his footing in the industry. He had already starred in several films of varying success prior to Doom, including The Scorpion King and The Rundown.
Johnson decided to do the film because he was a fan of both the script and the video game it was based on. But he also thought, given the reputation of video game adaptations, it was an ambitious project.
“Frankly because the movies...
Why Rosamund Pike didn’t look forward to acting alongside Dwayne Johnson Rosamund Pike | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Pike wasn’t prepared to get the kind of co-star she got with The Rock on the set of Doom. The feature came out at a time when Johnson had gotten his footing in the industry. He had already starred in several films of varying success prior to Doom, including The Scorpion King and The Rundown.
Johnson decided to do the film because he was a fan of both the script and the video game it was based on. But he also thought, given the reputation of video game adaptations, it was an ambitious project.
“Frankly because the movies...
- 5/19/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some noteworthy new releases, a bevy of library titles and the complete series of “Freaks and Geeks” are among the new additions to Amazon Prime Video this month. May will see the streaming availability of the 2022 films “She Said,” “Violent Night” and “Till” on Prime Video, while the beloved (and short-lived) TV series “Freaks and Geeks” will be streaming on Amazon starting May 4.
We’ve also included everything new to Freevee, which includes the first three “John Wick” movies, “Scarface” and “The Usual Suspects.”
Check out the complete list of everything new on Amazon Prime Video in May 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 41 Best Movies on Amazon Prime (April 2023)
Arriving May 1
MasterChef Mexico S1-4 (2015)
A Beautiful Mind (2002)
Amistad (1997)
Babe (1995)
Babe: Pig In The City (1998)
Babel (2006)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Biker Boyz (2003)
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Blue Crush (2002)
Blue Crush 2 (2011)
Bound (1996)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason (2004)
Bridget Jones’s Baby...
We’ve also included everything new to Freevee, which includes the first three “John Wick” movies, “Scarface” and “The Usual Suspects.”
Check out the complete list of everything new on Amazon Prime Video in May 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 41 Best Movies on Amazon Prime (April 2023)
Arriving May 1
MasterChef Mexico S1-4 (2015)
A Beautiful Mind (2002)
Amistad (1997)
Babe (1995)
Babe: Pig In The City (1998)
Babel (2006)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Biker Boyz (2003)
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Blue Crush (2002)
Blue Crush 2 (2011)
Bound (1996)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason (2004)
Bridget Jones’s Baby...
- 5/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
With its list of new releases for May 2023, Amazon Prime Video is increasing its global reach.
The streamer’s biggest original offering this month is a German series. Hohlbeins’ – The Gryphon, based on the works of Wolfgang Holhlbein, will present a sprawling fantasy tale about three teens discovering a fantastical world called The Black Tower where “the Gryphon, a world-devouring monster, mercilessly subjugates all living creatures.”
The only other original title of note in May is Freevee comedy Primo on the 19th. Written by author and journalist Shea Serrano and produced by Michael Schur (The Good Place), this coming-of-age series will follow a teenager balancing “college aspirations, societal expectations, and a hectic home life on the south side of San Antonio.”
And that’s pretty much it for Amazon Originals this month! Thankfully, there is a huge influx of library content to keep Prime Video subscribers entertained. May 4 sees the...
The streamer’s biggest original offering this month is a German series. Hohlbeins’ – The Gryphon, based on the works of Wolfgang Holhlbein, will present a sprawling fantasy tale about three teens discovering a fantastical world called The Black Tower where “the Gryphon, a world-devouring monster, mercilessly subjugates all living creatures.”
The only other original title of note in May is Freevee comedy Primo on the 19th. Written by author and journalist Shea Serrano and produced by Michael Schur (The Good Place), this coming-of-age series will follow a teenager balancing “college aspirations, societal expectations, and a hectic home life on the south side of San Antonio.”
And that’s pretty much it for Amazon Originals this month! Thankfully, there is a huge influx of library content to keep Prime Video subscribers entertained. May 4 sees the...
- 5/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Clockwise from left: The Rundown (Screenshot: Universal Pictures/YouTube), Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure(Screenshot: Orion Pictures/YouTube), Howard The Duck (Screenshot: Universal Pictures) Graphic: The A.V. Club As we all welcome the move to warmer weather, Prime Video has a great lineup in May to try and keep you indoors.
- 4/27/2023
- by Don Lewis
- avclub.com
Clockwise from left: The Rundown (Screenshot: Universal Pictures/YouTube), Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure(Screenshot: Orion Pictures/YouTube), Howard The Duck (Screenshot: Universal Pictures)Graphic: The A.V. Club
As we all welcome the move to warmer weather, Prime Video has a great lineup in May to try and keep you indoors.
As we all welcome the move to warmer weather, Prime Video has a great lineup in May to try and keep you indoors.
- 4/27/2023
- by Don Lewis
- avclub.com
Christine Louis has joined Nhpr as its new Vice President of Development. Christine will oversee Nhpr’s Membership, Corporate Sponsorship, and Major Giving divisions and serve as a key member of the leadership team.
“I’m excited to join the development team at Nhpr and build on the foundation of support for Nhpr: board members, sustainers, members and soon-to-be-members, Christine says. “I look forward to advancing the mission of Nhpr, bringing trustworthy journalism to communities throughout New Hampshire and beyond.”
Christine has spent most of her life in New Hampshire, split between the North Country and the Lakes Region. She has worked as a development professional for the past 32 years, ensuring academic and other non-profit institutions have the resources they need. She began her career at her alma mater, the Holderness School, leading its annual giving program, and later returned to direct the Advancement Office as the school’s Director of Development.
“I’m excited to join the development team at Nhpr and build on the foundation of support for Nhpr: board members, sustainers, members and soon-to-be-members, Christine says. “I look forward to advancing the mission of Nhpr, bringing trustworthy journalism to communities throughout New Hampshire and beyond.”
Christine has spent most of her life in New Hampshire, split between the North Country and the Lakes Region. She has worked as a development professional for the past 32 years, ensuring academic and other non-profit institutions have the resources they need. She began her career at her alma mater, the Holderness School, leading its annual giving program, and later returned to direct the Advancement Office as the school’s Director of Development.
- 4/14/2023
- Podnews.net
Tubi originals for April include “Dead Hot,” co-starring Vanessa Hudgens and Gg Magree. They play witchcraft students who long to connect with the spirit world. But when a ghost hunt goes wrong, they head to Salem, Massachusetts, for a masterclass.
“A Good Man,” another streamer original, lands on April 13. A man enters a new relationship in the aftermath of his wife’s affair. But soon, things go awry when he notices familiar signs of betrayal.
The four movies that comprise “The Scorpion King” arrive April 1. A prequel and spinoff of “The Mummy,” the first movie, in 2002, is a sorcery action-adventure film starring starring Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, and Michael Clarke Duncan. An evil ruler wants to conquer the tribes of the desert.
Jim Carrey fans will want to revisit the two “Ace Ventura” comedies. Carrey shows off his gift for physical comedy, while creating a wacky...
“A Good Man,” another streamer original, lands on April 13. A man enters a new relationship in the aftermath of his wife’s affair. But soon, things go awry when he notices familiar signs of betrayal.
The four movies that comprise “The Scorpion King” arrive April 1. A prequel and spinoff of “The Mummy,” the first movie, in 2002, is a sorcery action-adventure film starring starring Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, and Michael Clarke Duncan. An evil ruler wants to conquer the tribes of the desert.
Jim Carrey fans will want to revisit the two “Ace Ventura” comedies. Carrey shows off his gift for physical comedy, while creating a wacky...
- 3/31/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
HBO is developing the new comedy series Disengagement from writer and executive producer Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show).
The half-hour project comes after Thede who signed a three-year overall deal in May 2022 to develop projects for HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Television.
Disengagement centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shattered their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because, behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.
Thede will serve as writer and executive producer of the series; Meghan Cheek will produce through Thede’s production company, For Better or Words, Inc.
Thede is a comedian, writer, actor, and producer. Five-time Emmy-nominee, Thede is the creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer, and star of HBO’s sketch comedy series, A Black Lady Sketch Show. A Black Lady Sketch Show is the...
The half-hour project comes after Thede who signed a three-year overall deal in May 2022 to develop projects for HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Television.
Disengagement centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shattered their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because, behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.
Thede will serve as writer and executive producer of the series; Meghan Cheek will produce through Thede’s production company, For Better or Words, Inc.
Thede is a comedian, writer, actor, and producer. Five-time Emmy-nominee, Thede is the creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer, and star of HBO’s sketch comedy series, A Black Lady Sketch Show. A Black Lady Sketch Show is the...
- 3/23/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has begun setting the supporting cast for its Paul Feig-helmed action-comedy Grand Death Lotto, with Ayden Mayeri (Somebody I Used to Know), Seann William Scott (Welcome to Flatch), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness) and Donald Elise Watkins (Project Artemis) signing on for roles.
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John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu lead the ensemble of the pic now in production, as previously announced.
The Amazon Original Movie is set in a very near future, in which a Grand Lottery has been established in economically challenged California. The only catch? You’ll need to kill the winner before sundown in...
Related Story Michaela Coel And Anne Hathaway To Star In Pop Music Epic ‘Mother Mary’ For David Lowery And A24 Related Story Amazon Laying Off Thousands More As Job Cuts In Sector Expand Related Story Toni Collette Reveals "Intimacy Coordinators Make Her More Anxious" While Filming Love Scenes
John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu lead the ensemble of the pic now in production, as previously announced.
The Amazon Original Movie is set in a very near future, in which a Grand Lottery has been established in economically challenged California. The only catch? You’ll need to kill the winner before sundown in...
- 3/22/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Hundreds of WGA East members who work for Hearst Magazines Media are planning to stage a walkout Thursday to demand a fair contract. The half-day action is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Et and will last the remainder of the day.
“WGA East members at Hearst have been bargaining a first contract for over two years and their last scheduled day of negotiations is March 28,” the guild said. “With only one bargaining session left, the Hearst Union is taking collective action with a unit-wide walkout in their fight for a fair first contract.”
Rallies in support of the walkout will be held at four locations: outside the Hearst Tower in Manhattan; at the Hearst offices in Easton, Pa; at the Hearst offices in Ann Arbor, Mi; and the Hearst offices in Birmingham, Al.
The guild represents some 500 of the publishing giant’s editorial, video, design and photo staff at more than 25 brands including Esquire,...
“WGA East members at Hearst have been bargaining a first contract for over two years and their last scheduled day of negotiations is March 28,” the guild said. “With only one bargaining session left, the Hearst Union is taking collective action with a unit-wide walkout in their fight for a fair first contract.”
Rallies in support of the walkout will be held at four locations: outside the Hearst Tower in Manhattan; at the Hearst offices in Easton, Pa; at the Hearst offices in Ann Arbor, Mi; and the Hearst offices in Birmingham, Al.
The guild represents some 500 of the publishing giant’s editorial, video, design and photo staff at more than 25 brands including Esquire,...
- 3/21/2023
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: APA on Thursday announced its signing of actress Madison Iseman.
Iseman is one of a number of emerging stars to have inked with the agency of late, joining a list that includes Rosa Salazar, Brianna Hildebrand, Trevor Jackson and Michael Rainey Jr. APA’s recent signing momentum has also seen it bring in such boldface names as Regina Hall, William H. Macy, Donnie Yen, Maria Bello, Ken Jeong, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Cusack, Michael Cera and Russell Hornsby, to name a few.
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Iseman perhaps is best known for her roles in Columbia Pictures’ recent Jumanji films Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level, which together grossed over $1.7B worldwide. She’s also been seen in New Line’s...
Iseman is one of a number of emerging stars to have inked with the agency of late, joining a list that includes Rosa Salazar, Brianna Hildebrand, Trevor Jackson and Michael Rainey Jr. APA’s recent signing momentum has also seen it bring in such boldface names as Regina Hall, William H. Macy, Donnie Yen, Maria Bello, Ken Jeong, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Cusack, Michael Cera and Russell Hornsby, to name a few.
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Iseman perhaps is best known for her roles in Columbia Pictures’ recent Jumanji films Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level, which together grossed over $1.7B worldwide. She’s also been seen in New Line’s...
- 3/9/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
With its timeless story, fantastic graphics, and lasting impact on its medium, it often feels like Naughty Dog's "The Last Of Us" just came out. Then something like "Dawn of the Wolf Part 2" comes back around and reminds us that oh, yeah, 2013 was a full decade ago -- and we were all still talking about the "Twilight" movies.
"The Last Of Us" hit shelves in June 2013, seven months after the last installment of the Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson-led vampire saga brooded its way into theaters. The game was in development for years before that though, during the height of the Stephenie Meyer book series and subsequent adaptations' fame. And with an outbreak day set in 2013 (as opposed to the 2003 apocalypse date on the HBO show), it makes sense that when the world of "The Last Of Us" ended for the video game characters, "Twilight" was still very much a thing.
"The Last Of Us" hit shelves in June 2013, seven months after the last installment of the Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson-led vampire saga brooded its way into theaters. The game was in development for years before that though, during the height of the Stephenie Meyer book series and subsequent adaptations' fame. And with an outbreak day set in 2013 (as opposed to the 2003 apocalypse date on the HBO show), it makes sense that when the world of "The Last Of Us" ended for the video game characters, "Twilight" was still very much a thing.
- 2/27/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Carrie Underwood sings live, performing at the Stagecoach Music Festival and along her Denim & Rhinestones tour. As a result, she’s quick to notice when another artist lowers the key for concerts, calling this cheat “so deflating.”
Carrie Underwood Embarked on her ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ tour Carrie Underwood sings with Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose, not pictured | Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
In 2022, Underwood released the studio album Denim & Rhinestones, featuring songs co-written and co-produced by the “If I Didn’t Love You” vocalist. The collection included 12 tracks — “Ghost Story” and “Hate My Heart” among them.
The same year, Underwood embarked on her Denim & Rhinestones Tour, with performances continuing throughout 2023. There, the artist sings live, highlighting tracks off her album of the same title.
This wouldn’t be the first tour of the award-winning country artist, as she performed live at country music festivals, award ceremonies,...
Carrie Underwood Embarked on her ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ tour Carrie Underwood sings with Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose, not pictured | Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
In 2022, Underwood released the studio album Denim & Rhinestones, featuring songs co-written and co-produced by the “If I Didn’t Love You” vocalist. The collection included 12 tracks — “Ghost Story” and “Hate My Heart” among them.
The same year, Underwood embarked on her Denim & Rhinestones Tour, with performances continuing throughout 2023. There, the artist sings live, highlighting tracks off her album of the same title.
This wouldn’t be the first tour of the award-winning country artist, as she performed live at country music festivals, award ceremonies,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Brooklyn Beckham has another new tattoo dedicated to the love of his life.
Beckham debuted his latest inking — a huge portrait of Nicola Peltz on his upper right arm — during an interview on E!’s “The Rundown” on Tuesday.
He told host Erin Lim Rhodes that definitely isn’t the only tatt he has for Peltz.
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“I am half-covered with stuff for her,” Beckham shared, confirming he had over 20 tributes for his other half.
“They’re very addictive, especially when you love someone. You just want to cover everywhere.”
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Beckham’s tatt comes after court documents from the Peltz family’s legal battle with wedding planners Nicole Braghin and Arianna Grijalba, who were brought in just six weeks...
Beckham debuted his latest inking — a huge portrait of Nicola Peltz on his upper right arm — during an interview on E!’s “The Rundown” on Tuesday.
He told host Erin Lim Rhodes that definitely isn’t the only tatt he has for Peltz.
Read More: Nicola Peltz Shares BTS Snaps From Her New Movie Amid Drama Surrounding Her And Brooklyn Beckham’s Wedding
“I am half-covered with stuff for her,” Beckham shared, confirming he had over 20 tributes for his other half.
“They’re very addictive, especially when you love someone. You just want to cover everywhere.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by E! News (@enews)
Beckham’s tatt comes after court documents from the Peltz family’s legal battle with wedding planners Nicole Braghin and Arianna Grijalba, who were brought in just six weeks...
- 2/23/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Carrie Underwood got Axl Rose “out of hiding” for her 2022 Stagecoach Music Festival performance. However, the former American Idol contestant has been a longtime fan of Guns N’ Roses, even covering songs like “Patience,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” and “Welcome to the Jungle.”
Carrie Underwood covered ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ and ‘Paradise City’ Carrie Underwood and Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses perform during Day 2 of the 2022 Stagecoach Festival | Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach
Just months ahead of Denim & Rhinestones’ debut, Underwood headlined Stagecoach. In April 2022, the artist performed at the outdoor country music festival — hosted at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Dressed in a stunned Guns ‘N Roses t-shirt, this artist broke into a live rendition of “Sweet Child O’ Mine. After singing the chorus, Underwood shouted, “welcome to the greatest night of my life. Give it up for Axl Rose.”
The band member then performed the...
Carrie Underwood covered ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ and ‘Paradise City’ Carrie Underwood and Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses perform during Day 2 of the 2022 Stagecoach Festival | Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach
Just months ahead of Denim & Rhinestones’ debut, Underwood headlined Stagecoach. In April 2022, the artist performed at the outdoor country music festival — hosted at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Dressed in a stunned Guns ‘N Roses t-shirt, this artist broke into a live rendition of “Sweet Child O’ Mine. After singing the chorus, Underwood shouted, “welcome to the greatest night of my life. Give it up for Axl Rose.”
The band member then performed the...
- 2/22/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Chris Chesser, the film and documentary producer best known for bringing the iconic baseball comedy Major League to the big screen, has died. He was 74.
Chesser died suddenly Feb. 2 at his Los Angeles home, his brothers, Alan and Steve Chesser, announced. No cause of death was revealed.
As a production executive, Chesser supervised such notable films as The Great Santini (1979), Caddyshack (1980), On Golden Pond (1981), Wolfen (1981), Arthur (1981), Sharky’s Machine (1981) and Excalibur (1981).
He supervised production on the British comedy Yellowbeard (1983), starring Graham Chapman, and helped develop Rob Reiner’s Spinal Tap (1984) at Embassy Pictures and Sydney Pollack’s Absence of Malice (1981) at Columbia Pictures.
Chesser and Irby Smith produced Paramount’s Major League (1989), which was written and directed by David S. Ward and starred Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Wesley Snipes and Rene Russo.
After earning his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and his master’s from the American Graduate School of International Management,...
Chesser died suddenly Feb. 2 at his Los Angeles home, his brothers, Alan and Steve Chesser, announced. No cause of death was revealed.
As a production executive, Chesser supervised such notable films as The Great Santini (1979), Caddyshack (1980), On Golden Pond (1981), Wolfen (1981), Arthur (1981), Sharky’s Machine (1981) and Excalibur (1981).
He supervised production on the British comedy Yellowbeard (1983), starring Graham Chapman, and helped develop Rob Reiner’s Spinal Tap (1984) at Embassy Pictures and Sydney Pollack’s Absence of Malice (1981) at Columbia Pictures.
Chesser and Irby Smith produced Paramount’s Major League (1989), which was written and directed by David S. Ward and starred Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Wesley Snipes and Rene Russo.
After earning his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and his master’s from the American Graduate School of International Management,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Chesser, the independent film and documentary producer whose credits include the hit Charlie Sheen 1989 comedy Major League, died suddenly at his home in Los Angeles on February 2. He was 74.
His death was announced today by his brothers Alan and Steve Chesser. A cause of death was not disclosed.
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Chesser began his film career in New York in 1974 as an executive in international sales for Columbia Pictures. He became General Manager of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles in 1976.
In 1978 he became executive assistant at the newly formed Orion Pictures to co-founder Mike Medavoy, and from 1980 to 1983 he served as Vice President of Production for Marble Arch Productions and...
His death was announced today by his brothers Alan and Steve Chesser. A cause of death was not disclosed.
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Chesser began his film career in New York in 1974 as an executive in international sales for Columbia Pictures. He became General Manager of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles in 1976.
In 1978 he became executive assistant at the newly formed Orion Pictures to co-founder Mike Medavoy, and from 1980 to 1983 he served as Vice President of Production for Marble Arch Productions and...
- 2/21/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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