Jennifer Lopez continues to steamroll on streaming as the Netflix sci-fi film Atlas has clocked close to 60 million global views (or 119.4M hours viewed), keeping No. 1 hold on the streamer’s top 10 film chart for the second week in a row. It also gives the multiplatinum-selling, two-time Emmy nominee her fourth No. 1 streaming movie over the past two years after Netflix’s The Mother and Prime Video’s This Is Me Now: A Love Story and Shotgun Wedding.
Exclaimed Lopez’s producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas: “It’s time to report some true facts: A woman of color has done what few male stars have been able to do, namely having four No. 1 films in the past two years — Atlas, The Mother, This Is Me Now and Shotgun Wedding — two of them in the top 10 of all time on the two biggest streaming platforms, Netflix and Amazon.
“Yet those truths are being ignored,...
Exclaimed Lopez’s producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas: “It’s time to report some true facts: A woman of color has done what few male stars have been able to do, namely having four No. 1 films in the past two years — Atlas, The Mother, This Is Me Now and Shotgun Wedding — two of them in the top 10 of all time on the two biggest streaming platforms, Netflix and Amazon.
“Yet those truths are being ignored,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It looks like the retooled Avengers 5 movie is starting to come together, with Marvel Studios eyeing Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy as the top choice to helm the film.
As first reported by Deadline, Levy has been given the latest script penned by Michael Waldron (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). Though Marvel is keeping other potential directors in the mix after Levy previously turned down the role in March, it sounds like the studio is doing everything it can to accommodate him.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the window of opportunity to land Levy comes after Marvel pushed the timetable for Avengers 5 by several months, which could allay any scheduling conflicts with the final season of Stranger Things.
Deadline also has some details about the script for Avengers 5. It previously was centered around Jonathan Majors’ character, Kang the Conqueror, until Marvel parted ways with the actor in December.
As first reported by Deadline, Levy has been given the latest script penned by Michael Waldron (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). Though Marvel is keeping other potential directors in the mix after Levy previously turned down the role in March, it sounds like the studio is doing everything it can to accommodate him.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the window of opportunity to land Levy comes after Marvel pushed the timetable for Avengers 5 by several months, which could allay any scheduling conflicts with the final season of Stranger Things.
Deadline also has some details about the script for Avengers 5. It previously was centered around Jonathan Majors’ character, Kang the Conqueror, until Marvel parted ways with the actor in December.
- 6/5/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
60 MCU Characters Reportedly Set to Reprise Their Roles in Next Avengers Movie - Main Image
With a new line of Avengers waiting to return to the big screens on the next project, a recent report says fans can expect a whopping 60 MCU characters to appear in Avengers 5.
The Next Avengers Movie Might Pull An Endgame on Fans
It has already been five years since we last saw the Avengers team up on the big screen.
Don't get Marvel wrong — they're not done with uniting the superheroes in theaters, no. In fact, a recent report stated that the upcoming Avengers movie may bring back the old MCU characters together – a whopping 60 of them.
Marvel Studios is switching things up in terms of their yearly release plans for their roster of films and series, which may delay the excitement for Avengers 5.
However, the prospect of reuniting the original Avengers is...
With a new line of Avengers waiting to return to the big screens on the next project, a recent report says fans can expect a whopping 60 MCU characters to appear in Avengers 5.
The Next Avengers Movie Might Pull An Endgame on Fans
It has already been five years since we last saw the Avengers team up on the big screen.
Don't get Marvel wrong — they're not done with uniting the superheroes in theaters, no. In fact, a recent report stated that the upcoming Avengers movie may bring back the old MCU characters together – a whopping 60 of them.
Marvel Studios is switching things up in terms of their yearly release plans for their roster of films and series, which may delay the excitement for Avengers 5.
However, the prospect of reuniting the original Avengers is...
- 6/5/2024
- EpicStream
Avengers 5 Leaks: 2 Founding Members Returning, One Avengers Villain Will Show up to Help the Heroes
Are you ready to witness the most colossal assemblage of superheroes that the MCU has ever brought to life? With the spectacular news that two founding members, Thor and Hulk, are reportedly returning to the fray in Avengers 5 (formerly known as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty), fans can hardly contain their excitement.
But wait, there’s an intriguing twist—the cunning Loki will also return to lend a helping hand to our heroes! This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a monumental reunion poised to shatter all expectations. As Marvel Studios gears up for what may be one of its largest productions to date, reports of more than 60 MCU characters reprising their roles have us all on the edge of our seats.
Chris Hemsworth and his Marvel co-stars in a still from The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Also, with the visionary Shawn Levy, acclaimed for directing Deadpool & Wolverine, in talks to helm this ensemble masterpiece,...
But wait, there’s an intriguing twist—the cunning Loki will also return to lend a helping hand to our heroes! This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a monumental reunion poised to shatter all expectations. As Marvel Studios gears up for what may be one of its largest productions to date, reports of more than 60 MCU characters reprising their roles have us all on the edge of our seats.
Chris Hemsworth and his Marvel co-stars in a still from The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Also, with the visionary Shawn Levy, acclaimed for directing Deadpool & Wolverine, in talks to helm this ensemble masterpiece,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Among Marvel Studios’ upcoming releases, the ‘Avengers’ series stands out as the most anticipated. With two new installments in development, the journey to the fifth film has been eventful. Following Jonathan Majors’ dismissal in December due to allegations of third-degree assault against his former partner, the film’s direction has become uncertain.
Internally, the title shifted from ‘Kang Dynasty’ to ‘Avengers 5,’ leaving doubts about Kang’s role as the main antagonist. To provide clarity amidst the confusion, we’ve crafted this guide to consolidate all current information about the movie.
Much of the plot remains shrouded in mystery
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ was intended to debut Kang the Conqueror into the MCU and position him as the primary antagonist for the forthcoming phases, akin to Thanos.
However, shortly after the release of Quantumania, Majors was terminated by the studio. Presently, it’s uncertain whether Kang the Conqueror remains...
Internally, the title shifted from ‘Kang Dynasty’ to ‘Avengers 5,’ leaving doubts about Kang’s role as the main antagonist. To provide clarity amidst the confusion, we’ve crafted this guide to consolidate all current information about the movie.
Much of the plot remains shrouded in mystery
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ was intended to debut Kang the Conqueror into the MCU and position him as the primary antagonist for the forthcoming phases, akin to Thanos.
However, shortly after the release of Quantumania, Majors was terminated by the studio. Presently, it’s uncertain whether Kang the Conqueror remains...
- 6/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Out of all the movies on Marvel Studios’ release schedule, the ‘Avengers’ franchise is undoubtedly the most exciting one. We know that two new ‘Avengers’ movies are in development, and when it comes to the fifth installment in the franchise, we’ve been through a lot in the last few months.
Majors’ was fired back in December after being found guilty of third-degree assault against his former girlfriend, and since then, the direction of the movie is confusing, to say the least. The movie internally changed its name from ‘Kang Dynasty’ to ‘Avenger 5,’ and we can’t even be sure that Kang is the main villain still. This is why, we decided to compile this guide, to quickly and efficiently summarize everything we know about the movie so far.
The plot is in large part unknown
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ was meant to introduce Kang the Conqueror to the...
Majors’ was fired back in December after being found guilty of third-degree assault against his former girlfriend, and since then, the direction of the movie is confusing, to say the least. The movie internally changed its name from ‘Kang Dynasty’ to ‘Avenger 5,’ and we can’t even be sure that Kang is the main villain still. This is why, we decided to compile this guide, to quickly and efficiently summarize everything we know about the movie so far.
The plot is in large part unknown
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ was meant to introduce Kang the Conqueror to the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Out of all the movies on Marvel Studios’ release schedule, the ‘Avengers’ series is definitely the most exciting. We know that two new ‘Avengers’ movies are being worked on, and for the fifth one, a lot has happened in the past few months.
The latest news and rumors give us more details, as Deadline reports that the studio is getting close to picking a director for the movie.
According to Deadline, Waldron has handed the script for the upcoming movie to Shawn Levy. Levy is known for ‘Night at the Museum,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Free Guy,’ and the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ which is expected to be a huge hit.
Levy hasn’t accepted the role yet, and we should get confirmation in the coming weeks. Deadline also reports that over 60 MCU characters might return, including Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Simu Liu, and Karen Gillan. Unlike the...
The latest news and rumors give us more details, as Deadline reports that the studio is getting close to picking a director for the movie.
According to Deadline, Waldron has handed the script for the upcoming movie to Shawn Levy. Levy is known for ‘Night at the Museum,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Free Guy,’ and the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ which is expected to be a huge hit.
Levy hasn’t accepted the role yet, and we should get confirmation in the coming weeks. Deadline also reports that over 60 MCU characters might return, including Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Simu Liu, and Karen Gillan. Unlike the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Out of all the movies on Marvel Studios’ release schedule, the ‘Avengers’ franchise is undoubtedly the most exciting one. We know that two new ‘Avengers’ movies are in development, and when it comes to the fifth installment in the franchise, we’ve been through a lot in the last few months.
Now the latest news (and rumors) shed some more light on the whole affair, as Deadline reports that the studio is coming really close to choosing a director for the production.
According to Deadline, Waldron has handed in the script for the upcoming movie to Shawn Levy. Levy became a notable name in the industry with ‘Night at the Museum’ franchise, ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Free Guy,’ and the upcoming release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ a movie that is already brewing to be a billion-dollar hit for the studio.
Levy has not accepted the role yet and we can expect to...
Now the latest news (and rumors) shed some more light on the whole affair, as Deadline reports that the studio is coming really close to choosing a director for the production.
According to Deadline, Waldron has handed in the script for the upcoming movie to Shawn Levy. Levy became a notable name in the industry with ‘Night at the Museum’ franchise, ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Free Guy,’ and the upcoming release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ a movie that is already brewing to be a billion-dollar hit for the studio.
Levy has not accepted the role yet and we can expect to...
- 6/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel Studios may have finally found a director for the next Avengers movie.
According to both Deadline and THR, Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy is in talks to helm the project, which was formerly known as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty prior to the departure of Jonathan Majors as the villainous Kang the Conqueror.
The studio reportedly offered Levy the gig in mid-March, but he turned it down at the time as he was still putting the finishing touches on Deadpool and Wolverine and was also working on the final season of Stranger Things.
Apparently, Marvel's decision to "push the film by several months" opened the window of opportunity, and negotiations are now underway.
It sounds like this if far from a done deal, however. Levy is said to have been given the latest script by Michael Waldron, but has not given an answer on whether he will definitely come aboard,...
According to both Deadline and THR, Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy is in talks to helm the project, which was formerly known as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty prior to the departure of Jonathan Majors as the villainous Kang the Conqueror.
The studio reportedly offered Levy the gig in mid-March, but he turned it down at the time as he was still putting the finishing touches on Deadpool and Wolverine and was also working on the final season of Stranger Things.
Apparently, Marvel's decision to "push the film by several months" opened the window of opportunity, and negotiations are now underway.
It sounds like this if far from a done deal, however. Levy is said to have been given the latest script by Michael Waldron, but has not given an answer on whether he will definitely come aboard,...
- 6/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
As Deadpool & Wolverine stands ready to save the summer box office, Marvel Studios may be looking to director Shawn Levy to save the Avengers as well. Deadline has heard that Levy has been given Michael Waldron‘s script for the next Avengers movie, and while no decisions have been made, it’s possible the studio may be eyeing him to direct the film.
Deadline adds that Marvel is “still planning to meet with other directors while they wait on a decision from [Levy].” However, he’s got some big projects on his slate. He will be “heavily involved” in the final season of Stranger Things and is also developing a Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm. Even if Levy doesn’t end up directing the next Avengers movie, I’d wager that he definitely has a future at Marvel, particularly as the studio seems to have a lot of faith in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Deadline adds that Marvel is “still planning to meet with other directors while they wait on a decision from [Levy].” However, he’s got some big projects on his slate. He will be “heavily involved” in the final season of Stranger Things and is also developing a Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm. Even if Levy doesn’t end up directing the next Avengers movie, I’d wager that he definitely has a future at Marvel, particularly as the studio seems to have a lot of faith in Deadpool & Wolverine.
- 6/4/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: As Deadpool & Wolverine tracks huge ahead of its July 26 release and looms as a summer box office savior, we can reveal that director Shawn Levy is the top choice and is having early conversations to direct another Marvel Studios pic — the next Avengers movie.
Deadline hears that Levy has been given the latest script by Michael Waldron, though sources add that he has not given an answer on whether he will take the job, and the studio is still planning to meet with other directors while they wait on a decision from him.
Marvel Studios could not be reached for comment.
We can’t say for sure that Levy will take the job; he expects to be heavily involved as a director and executive producer of the final season of Netflix’s signature series Stranger Things, and there is also a Star Wars film in his future. Still,...
Deadline hears that Levy has been given the latest script by Michael Waldron, though sources add that he has not given an answer on whether he will take the job, and the studio is still planning to meet with other directors while they wait on a decision from him.
Marvel Studios could not be reached for comment.
We can’t say for sure that Levy will take the job; he expects to be heavily involved as a director and executive producer of the final season of Netflix’s signature series Stranger Things, and there is also a Star Wars film in his future. Still,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr and Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas Ending Explained ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Netflix’s latest sci-fi venture, Atlas, directed by Brad Peyton and starring Jennifer Lopez, tells the story of a deadly war between humans and AI. The story follows AI terrorist Harlan, played by Simu Liu, who declares war on humanity. Atlas (Jennifer Lopez), who has a deep distrust for AIs, seems to be the only one who can stop this catastrophe. However, despite her problem with AIs, she needs to pair up with ARC9 (voiced by Gregory James Cohan), a high-tech suit, in order to succeed against Harlan.
What Happens in Atlas?
It is revealed in the film that Harlan was created by Atlas’ mother only. Atlas and Harlan had grown up together as siblings. However, Atlas was jealous of Harlan as she felt that her mother gave him more attention and love and was fascinated with him. Feeling neglected and unloved,...
Netflix’s latest sci-fi venture, Atlas, directed by Brad Peyton and starring Jennifer Lopez, tells the story of a deadly war between humans and AI. The story follows AI terrorist Harlan, played by Simu Liu, who declares war on humanity. Atlas (Jennifer Lopez), who has a deep distrust for AIs, seems to be the only one who can stop this catastrophe. However, despite her problem with AIs, she needs to pair up with ARC9 (voiced by Gregory James Cohan), a high-tech suit, in order to succeed against Harlan.
What Happens in Atlas?
It is revealed in the film that Harlan was created by Atlas’ mother only. Atlas and Harlan had grown up together as siblings. However, Atlas was jealous of Harlan as she felt that her mother gave him more attention and love and was fascinated with him. Feeling neglected and unloved,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Pramila Tripathi
- KoiMoi
Chris Carmack and his Grey’s Anatomy co-stars brought Kenergy to the set to celebrate the show’s season 20 finale.
The actors reenacted Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” Oscars performance, with Carmack, who plays Dr. Atticus “Link” Lincoln in the ABC series, donning sunglasses, a faux fur coat similar to Gosling’s now-iconic white ensemble in Barbie, and a rainbow cowboy hat.
In a video posted to his social media, Carmack enlisted fellow stars Camilla Luddington, Natalie Morales, Jake Borelli, Anthony Hill, Kevin McKidd, Niko Terho, Harry Shum Jr. and James Pickens Jr for their take on the performance that took the Academy Awards for a storm. Together, they lip-synced the lyrics to the Oscar-nominated song.
Gosling performed the hit track onstage at the awards show in March, taking the stage with his fellow Kens, portrayed by Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa and more, in hot pink tails and top hats.
The actors reenacted Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” Oscars performance, with Carmack, who plays Dr. Atticus “Link” Lincoln in the ABC series, donning sunglasses, a faux fur coat similar to Gosling’s now-iconic white ensemble in Barbie, and a rainbow cowboy hat.
In a video posted to his social media, Carmack enlisted fellow stars Camilla Luddington, Natalie Morales, Jake Borelli, Anthony Hill, Kevin McKidd, Niko Terho, Harry Shum Jr. and James Pickens Jr for their take on the performance that took the Academy Awards for a storm. Together, they lip-synced the lyrics to the Oscar-nominated song.
Gosling performed the hit track onstage at the awards show in March, taking the stage with his fellow Kens, portrayed by Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa and more, in hot pink tails and top hats.
- 6/1/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles, California – May 20: (L-r) Simu Liu and Jennifer Lopez attend the premiere of Netflix’s “Atlas” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on May 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Netflix) Marvel Cinematic Universe star Simu Liu joins forces with Jennifer Lopez and Sterling K. Brown in Netflix’s hit sci-fi thriller, Atlas. While Liu portrays the film’s formidable villain, battling Lopez’s character on screen, their off-screen relationship was anything but adversarial. In fact, Lopez had nothing but praise for Liu’s talent and dedication. (Click on the media bar below to hear Jennifer Lopez) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jennifer_Lopez-Simu-_Liu_Atlas_.mp3 Atlas is now streaming on Netflix.
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- 6/1/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her entire 2024 summer tour.
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” Lopez said in a statement on her official tour page. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”
Representatives for Live Nation, which was promoting the “This Is Me… Live” tour, said, “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.”
Refunds will be issued to those who bought tickets through Ticketmaster. Ticket buyers who used third-party sites will have to contact those platforms for details.
Lopez had quietly canceled seven dates in March for the struggling tour, her first in five years, which has been plagued by low ticket sales. In April,...
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” Lopez said in a statement on her official tour page. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”
Representatives for Live Nation, which was promoting the “This Is Me… Live” tour, said, “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.”
Refunds will be issued to those who bought tickets through Ticketmaster. Ticket buyers who used third-party sites will have to contact those platforms for details.
Lopez had quietly canceled seven dates in March for the struggling tour, her first in five years, which has been plagued by low ticket sales. In April,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez has canceled the entirety of her 2024 tour to spend more time with loved ones.
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” Lopez said in a statement. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”
Representatives for Live Nation, which was promoting the “This Is Me… Live” tour, said, “Jennifer is...
“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” Lopez said in a statement. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”
Representatives for Live Nation, which was promoting the “This Is Me… Live” tour, said, “Jennifer is...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
On May 24, Netflix released the new sci-fi movie Atlas starring Jennifer Lopez — it immediately broke into the top 1 movies on the platform, where it still remains, and also received far from the best (or rather catastrophically bad) ratings on Rotten Tomatoes — 19% from critics and 49% from viewers.
And even though the Rt score is often out of sync with reality — there are a large number of truly worthy films with low ratings — in this case, Rotten Tomatoes score is accurately conveying the impressions left after watching the new blockbuster.
What Is Atlas About?
In the near future, humanity is using holographic interfaces, neural communication, and hypersonic engines. Scientist Val Shepherd creates an advanced android, Harlan, who accidentally gains self-awareness.
He subjugates other robots and enters into a fierce confrontation with humans, resulting in millions of casualties, after which Harlan flies to another galaxy and promises to return to cleanse Earth of humans.
And even though the Rt score is often out of sync with reality — there are a large number of truly worthy films with low ratings — in this case, Rotten Tomatoes score is accurately conveying the impressions left after watching the new blockbuster.
What Is Atlas About?
In the near future, humanity is using holographic interfaces, neural communication, and hypersonic engines. Scientist Val Shepherd creates an advanced android, Harlan, who accidentally gains self-awareness.
He subjugates other robots and enters into a fierce confrontation with humans, resulting in millions of casualties, after which Harlan flies to another galaxy and promises to return to cleanse Earth of humans.
- 5/31/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
In 2021, Kevin Feige retracted his statement supporting the casting of Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One in Doctor Strange. The character is a Tibetan-born old man in the comics, but the casting of Swinton was criticized as another instance of cultural appropriation of Asian characters. While Feige defended the idea during the film’s production and release, he expressed his regret over the casting decision a few years later.
Kevin Feige at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Feige admitted that the film could’ve taken another direction with the character that remained true to the Asian origin of the character. Despite the criticisms of her casting in the film, Swinton did complete justice to the character and was one of the best performers in the film.
Kevin Feige Regretted His Casting Decision Of The Ancient One In Doctor Strange
Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange | Marvel Studios...
Kevin Feige at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Feige admitted that the film could’ve taken another direction with the character that remained true to the Asian origin of the character. Despite the criticisms of her casting in the film, Swinton did complete justice to the character and was one of the best performers in the film.
Kevin Feige Regretted His Casting Decision Of The Ancient One In Doctor Strange
Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange | Marvel Studios...
- 5/31/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jennifer Lopez‘s Netflix sci-fi film ‘Atlas’ is off to a blazing start, topping Netflix’s most-watched movie in its first week. In the movie, Lopez is a data analyst who has a strong dislike for AIs but learns to trust it for the sake of humanity’s survival.
While the problems are created by a malevolent AI-powered robot, played by “Shang-Chi’s” Simu Liu, humans and AI would ultimately join forces to defeat it and put a stop to its nefarious world domination strategies.
In the real world though, Jennifer Lopez thinks AI can be both scary and helpful, depending on its applications.
Jennifer Lopez Is “Scared” By How AI Is Using Her Face To Sell Anti-aging Products
Speaking to Variety during the premiere of the movie about the emergence of AI, Lopez observed, “I think this movie does a good job of showing how AI could go incredibly wrong,...
While the problems are created by a malevolent AI-powered robot, played by “Shang-Chi’s” Simu Liu, humans and AI would ultimately join forces to defeat it and put a stop to its nefarious world domination strategies.
In the real world though, Jennifer Lopez thinks AI can be both scary and helpful, depending on its applications.
Jennifer Lopez Is “Scared” By How AI Is Using Her Face To Sell Anti-aging Products
Speaking to Variety during the premiere of the movie about the emergence of AI, Lopez observed, “I think this movie does a good job of showing how AI could go incredibly wrong,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
After being blown away by the Prime Video adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel Daisy Jones & The Six, I decided to circle back and read the author’s debut novel, the “tragic love story” drama Forever, Interrupted… and as the story went on, I became more and more surprised that it hadn’t yet received an adaptation of some sort. It seemed ready to be brought to the screen as a heartbreaking and heartwarming movie or TV show, with solid roles for two lead actresses. Well, now it’s getting its adaptation. Glamour reports (via Deadline) that Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Laura Dern (Jurassic Park) are set to star in a limited series adaptation of Forever, Interrupted that’s coming our way from A24 and the Netflix streaming service.
Julia Bicknell, whose previous credits include 13 Reasons Why, The Haunting of Bly Manor,...
Julia Bicknell, whose previous credits include 13 Reasons Why, The Haunting of Bly Manor,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
5 Things That Did Not Work for Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas(Photo Credit –IMDb)
A megastar, a big budget, a tried and tested genre – Netflix’s Atlas had all the right elements for a blockbuster, so how did the makers still miss it? One of the most anticipated streaming releases of the year, the film fell short of all expectations.
Ever since Atlas was released on Netflix, the film has been panned by critics. What was promised to be an action-packed visual spectacle, turned out to be a dud. So what did go wrong with the Jennifer Lopez movie? Among the many factors behind Atlas’ failure, these 5 things certainly did not work for the film.
1. Predictable Plot
From the trailer, it looked like Atlas would have something new to offer in the sci-fi genre; but instead, the film felt like a rehashed version of all the robots vs humanity movies we have watched before.
A megastar, a big budget, a tried and tested genre – Netflix’s Atlas had all the right elements for a blockbuster, so how did the makers still miss it? One of the most anticipated streaming releases of the year, the film fell short of all expectations.
Ever since Atlas was released on Netflix, the film has been panned by critics. What was promised to be an action-packed visual spectacle, turned out to be a dud. So what did go wrong with the Jennifer Lopez movie? Among the many factors behind Atlas’ failure, these 5 things certainly did not work for the film.
1. Predictable Plot
From the trailer, it looked like Atlas would have something new to offer in the sci-fi genre; but instead, the film felt like a rehashed version of all the robots vs humanity movies we have watched before.
- 5/30/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Last year, Jennifer Lopez starred in so-so Netflix actioner "The Mother," in which she sniped her way through wave after wave of bad guys. Unfortunately the film marked yet another moment whereby the streaming age subsumed a former megastar into its nebulous cloud of generic "content." If "The Mother" isn't enough to convince you of such developments, just take a look at "Atlas," the latest Lopez-starring Netflix original film.
It should be said that the trailer for "Atlas" did look promising, but critics certainly aren't too impressed with this sci-fi actioner, which comes from director Brad Peyton ("San Andreas") and also stars Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, and Mark Strong. Lopez plays an AI-wary data analyst who quickly finds herself in a situation where she's forced to rely on a synthetic consciousness to survive a mission gone awry. In a reverse-"Blade Runner" scenario, Lopez's character, Atlas Shepherd, travels to...
It should be said that the trailer for "Atlas" did look promising, but critics certainly aren't too impressed with this sci-fi actioner, which comes from director Brad Peyton ("San Andreas") and also stars Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, and Mark Strong. Lopez plays an AI-wary data analyst who quickly finds herself in a situation where she's forced to rely on a synthetic consciousness to survive a mission gone awry. In a reverse-"Blade Runner" scenario, Lopez's character, Atlas Shepherd, travels to...
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Atlas, Jennifer Lopez’s latest Netflix flick, racked up more than 28 million views over Memorial Day Weekend, while not quite 3 million people bought tickets to see the latest Mad Max movie.
Premiering Friday, May 24, Atlas debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List with 28.2 million views, making it the most-watched title for the week of May 20. All told, the sci-fi thriller reached the Netflix Top 10 in 93 countries.
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Premiering Friday, May 24, Atlas debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List with 28.2 million views, making it the most-watched title for the week of May 20. All told, the sci-fi thriller reached the Netflix Top 10 in 93 countries.
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- 5/29/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Jennifer Lopez’s “Atlas” was the most-watched title on Netflix for the week of May 20-26, reaching 28.2 million views in its first three days of availability. The movie stars Lopez in the title role as she investigates a fugitive AI terrorist played by Simu Liu.
The next-most-watched title, which unsurprisingly led the week’s TV chart, was “Bridgerton” Season 3, which hit 25.3 million views in Part 1’s first full week of availability. That’s a decrease from the 45.1 million views the season reached in its debut weekend, and Netflix’s biggest titles do tend to increase in viewership the first weeks after their openings, but in this case, the decrease is expected. As only four episodes are currently available, clocking in at a total of 3 hours and 40 minutes, it was easier for viewers to complete their binges upon release than with previous seasons, where all eight episodes have dropped at once.
The next-most-watched title, which unsurprisingly led the week’s TV chart, was “Bridgerton” Season 3, which hit 25.3 million views in Part 1’s first full week of availability. That’s a decrease from the 45.1 million views the season reached in its debut weekend, and Netflix’s biggest titles do tend to increase in viewership the first weeks after their openings, but in this case, the decrease is expected. As only four episodes are currently available, clocking in at a total of 3 hours and 40 minutes, it was easier for viewers to complete their binges upon release than with previous seasons, where all eight episodes have dropped at once.
- 5/28/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong | Written by Leo Sardarian, Aron Eli Coleite | Directed by Brad Peyton
In a dystopian future, analyst Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) loathes Artificial Intelligence with everything she has thanks to fugitive and “AI terrorist” Harlan (Simu Liu). When it is discovered that Harlan has fled to another planet in a nearby galaxy, she agrees to go on a mission to track him down. Soon after she touches down in the Andromeda galaxy, things get hairy — leading Atlas on a journey to work with the AI around her rather than against it.
If you’ve ever wanted to see Jenny from the block — or indeed, Jenny from the rock, given that she’s on a different planet in this instance — get repeatedly beaten up by a bunch of AI soldiers, you’ve come to the right place with Netflix’s Atlas. Simultaneously...
In a dystopian future, analyst Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) loathes Artificial Intelligence with everything she has thanks to fugitive and “AI terrorist” Harlan (Simu Liu). When it is discovered that Harlan has fled to another planet in a nearby galaxy, she agrees to go on a mission to track him down. Soon after she touches down in the Andromeda galaxy, things get hairy — leading Atlas on a journey to work with the AI around her rather than against it.
If you’ve ever wanted to see Jenny from the block — or indeed, Jenny from the rock, given that she’s on a different planet in this instance — get repeatedly beaten up by a bunch of AI soldiers, you’ve come to the right place with Netflix’s Atlas. Simultaneously...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jasmine Valentine
- Nerdly
Atlas has landed on Netflix. Jennifer Lopez stars as a data analyst who mistrusts AI and ends up needing to trust it to save humanity. Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown also star. Dune: Part Two is now streaming on Max for US viewers. If you missed Denis Villeneuve’s sequel, revisit the epic as Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, rises to power on Arrakis. The Beach Boys documentary on Disney+ celebrates the legendary band that revolutionized pop music. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews, it’s a treat for fans of the ’60s icons. Trying season 4 premieres on Apple TV+.
- 5/27/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In director Brad Peyton’s Netflix sci-fi action movie, “Atlas,” Jennifer Lopez stars as the titular character, a data analyst who must turn to AI to help save the Earth from an evil robot (Simu Liu).
“I think this movie does a good job of showing how AI could go incredibly wrong, and this is how it could go really right,” Lopez told me at the film’s Los Angeles premiere.
The multi-hyphenate has experienced the exploitative side of AI, with ads “selling skincare that I know nothing about” using manipulated photos of her face covered in “wrinkles.” “It’s really scary,” she said, adding, “Right away we had them stealing our faces. So, yes, [AI] is really scary.”
Lopez further explained, “I think you should be respectful of AI…We have to be open to all possibilities. These movies that are talking about AI — especially this one — do a really...
“I think this movie does a good job of showing how AI could go incredibly wrong, and this is how it could go really right,” Lopez told me at the film’s Los Angeles premiere.
The multi-hyphenate has experienced the exploitative side of AI, with ads “selling skincare that I know nothing about” using manipulated photos of her face covered in “wrinkles.” “It’s really scary,” she said, adding, “Right away we had them stealing our faces. So, yes, [AI] is really scary.”
Lopez further explained, “I think you should be respectful of AI…We have to be open to all possibilities. These movies that are talking about AI — especially this one — do a really...
- 5/27/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
After months of speculation and heated discussions, Netflix’s brand new sci-fi action movie Atlas starring Jennifer Lopez is finally here, and it’s still pretty much controversial.
Despite being crushed by both critics and viewers, Atlas is having quite a good time as the film was quick to climb to the number one spot in Netflix’s top 10, according to the most recent data from FlixPatrol.
Also starring Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong, the movie follows Atlas Shepherd, a sophisticated data analyst who has trust issues regarding the newest technologies, especially when it comes to using AI.
Atlas has her own mission to capture the AI terrorist Harlan who, as his interrogated team later reveals, has escaped and is now hiding on another planet. Learning about it, Atlas embarks on a continuous search for Harlan by accompanying the military mission to find and capture the criminal.
Despite being crushed by both critics and viewers, Atlas is having quite a good time as the film was quick to climb to the number one spot in Netflix’s top 10, according to the most recent data from FlixPatrol.
Also starring Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong, the movie follows Atlas Shepherd, a sophisticated data analyst who has trust issues regarding the newest technologies, especially when it comes to using AI.
Atlas has her own mission to capture the AI terrorist Harlan who, as his interrogated team later reveals, has escaped and is now hiding on another planet. Learning about it, Atlas embarks on a continuous search for Harlan by accompanying the military mission to find and capture the criminal.
- 5/27/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
For over a month now, the Internet has been buzzing with rumors that there is trouble in the marriage of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. It got to the extent that it was rumored that the star of “The Mother,” and “The Way Back” actor are living separately.
Although the couple have been spotted separately and on different occasions with their wedding rings intact, it still didn’t quell the divorce rumors hovering around them.
The “Shot Gun Wedding” actress recently attended a press conference to promote her new film “Atlas” with her co-stars in Mexico City when a reporter thought it wise to ask Lopez how her relationship with her husband is. Apparently, the reporter was hoping to score some quick points for her outlet unfortunately, Lopez and her colleagues were having none of it.
Just when Lopez was about to give her response, co-star Simu Liu cut in,...
Although the couple have been spotted separately and on different occasions with their wedding rings intact, it still didn’t quell the divorce rumors hovering around them.
The “Shot Gun Wedding” actress recently attended a press conference to promote her new film “Atlas” with her co-stars in Mexico City when a reporter thought it wise to ask Lopez how her relationship with her husband is. Apparently, the reporter was hoping to score some quick points for her outlet unfortunately, Lopez and her colleagues were having none of it.
Just when Lopez was about to give her response, co-star Simu Liu cut in,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in dire need for rejuvenation. In an era where ‘superhero fatigue ‘ is the buzz word, if the MCU has to scale the peaks that it once did, it will have to undertake some herculean efforts. Creators will have to think out of the box while retaining the core that made the fans resonate with the movies. It is in this period that Simu Liu’s critically acclaimed Shang-Chi is all set to begin filming after a gargantuan delay in 2025. While some fans would be baffled, it doesn’t come as a shock to many. After all, this isn’t the most delayed MCU sequel out there.
A Shang-Chi sequel is in the pipelines
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was very well-loved by the masses | Author – Marvel Studios Credit – Wikimedia Commons
The MCU has a stacked calendar for the upcoming decade. Kevin Feige...
A Shang-Chi sequel is in the pipelines
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was very well-loved by the masses | Author – Marvel Studios Credit – Wikimedia Commons
The MCU has a stacked calendar for the upcoming decade. Kevin Feige...
- 5/26/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
The multi-talented and multi-hyphenated Jennifer Lopez is back with another Netflix release, Atlas. This film quickly soared to the top spot as the most-watched movie on Netflix worldwide despite what the critics have to say about the film. This achievement isn’t unfamiliar territory for the star, as her 2023 movie, The Mother, also accomplished the same feat.
Jennifer Lopez in a still from Atlas | Netflix
In Atlas, Lopez takes on the role of a government analyst thrust into an extraordinary journey to a distant realm. Her mission? To confront her oldest enemy, a robot warrior whose actions have disrupted her life in more ways than one. With her trademark charisma and skillful portrayal, Lopez brings depth and authenticity to her character, captivating audiences with her performance in a rather lackluster movie.
Suggested“She just wanted to hear his voice”: Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas Co-star Reveals the Truth Behind Her...
Jennifer Lopez in a still from Atlas | Netflix
In Atlas, Lopez takes on the role of a government analyst thrust into an extraordinary journey to a distant realm. Her mission? To confront her oldest enemy, a robot warrior whose actions have disrupted her life in more ways than one. With her trademark charisma and skillful portrayal, Lopez brings depth and authenticity to her character, captivating audiences with her performance in a rather lackluster movie.
Suggested“She just wanted to hear his voice”: Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas Co-star Reveals the Truth Behind Her...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
After Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their romance nearly two decades later and tied the knot in a surprise Las Vegas ceremony, they seemed like one of the strongest couples in Hollywood. However, within a few years, the duo started sparking rumors of falling apart and even divorce speculations.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Columbia Pictures
However, on a recent note, after Jennifer Lopez shut down speculations regarding divorce from Ben Affleck, her Atlas co-star Sterling K. Brown dropped behind-the-scenes truth about the couple’s relationship. Revealing Affleck’s interesting contribution to Lopez’s action thriller and his occasional involvement while filming, Brown debunked rumors of a broken marriage with his comments.
Sterling K. Brown’s Truth About Jennifer Lopez’s Marriage
Ever since Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their romance from the early 2000s and got married in a secret rendezvous in 2022, the duo has been subject to intense scrutiny.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Columbia Pictures
However, on a recent note, after Jennifer Lopez shut down speculations regarding divorce from Ben Affleck, her Atlas co-star Sterling K. Brown dropped behind-the-scenes truth about the couple’s relationship. Revealing Affleck’s interesting contribution to Lopez’s action thriller and his occasional involvement while filming, Brown debunked rumors of a broken marriage with his comments.
Sterling K. Brown’s Truth About Jennifer Lopez’s Marriage
Ever since Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their romance from the early 2000s and got married in a secret rendezvous in 2022, the duo has been subject to intense scrutiny.
- 5/26/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
“Atlas” is a new live-action, science fiction thriller, directed by Brad Peyton, starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong, now streaming on Netflix:
‘…’Atlas Shepherd’, a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past.
“But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from ‘AI’ is to trust it…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
‘…’Atlas Shepherd’, a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past.
“But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from ‘AI’ is to trust it…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/26/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Plot: Atlas Shepherd, a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. When plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it
Review: Jennifer Lopez has been in five films over the last two years, and another, Unstoppable, is still on the way. After her acclaimed 2019 performance in Hustlers, Lopez has starred in two romantic comedies, two action films, and a bizarre music video-slash-biopic monstrosity linked to her latest album. Now, her second Netflix feature in as many years, Atlas, aims to be J.Lo’s Marvel-esque blockbuster but falls short in every conceivable way. Directed by San Andreas helmer Brad Peyton, Atlas is a special effects-laden foray into the most cliched science fiction genre offering I have seen in a long time.
Review: Jennifer Lopez has been in five films over the last two years, and another, Unstoppable, is still on the way. After her acclaimed 2019 performance in Hustlers, Lopez has starred in two romantic comedies, two action films, and a bizarre music video-slash-biopic monstrosity linked to her latest album. Now, her second Netflix feature in as many years, Atlas, aims to be J.Lo’s Marvel-esque blockbuster but falls short in every conceivable way. Directed by San Andreas helmer Brad Peyton, Atlas is a special effects-laden foray into the most cliched science fiction genre offering I have seen in a long time.
- 5/26/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Keanu Reeves’s The Matrix is one of the most beloved and widely known film series of all time. Over the last 20 years, the series has found itself ingrained in the very fabric of popular culture. Although it started in 1999 with Reeves’s Neo front and center, its latest and fourth past was released only recently, in 2021.
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix [Credit: Warner Bros.]Despite this, many fans have been wanting more additions to the story. There have been many mock-ups drawn that show what a potential fifth part could look like. However, none seems to be as intriguing and realistic as a new fan-made trailer.
Keanu Reeves Fights a New Virus
The Matrix has always been a fight between reality and a false world. While the first film put Keanu Reeves on the roadmap of some of the greatest movies in his filmography; those that followed didn...
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix [Credit: Warner Bros.]Despite this, many fans have been wanting more additions to the story. There have been many mock-ups drawn that show what a potential fifth part could look like. However, none seems to be as intriguing and realistic as a new fan-made trailer.
Keanu Reeves Fights a New Virus
The Matrix has always been a fight between reality and a false world. While the first film put Keanu Reeves on the roadmap of some of the greatest movies in his filmography; those that followed didn...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Jennifer Lopez’s recent films in her career have failed to impress fans, with many complaining about the mediocrity of the films she is participating in. Although her performances in her recent films Shotgun Wedding, and The Mother were praised, the films were considered cliche and derivative. Her latest film Atlas may be the weakest film in recent years.
Jennifer Lopez plays Atlas Shepherd in Atlas | Netflix
The film has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with a meager score on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is still far from being her worst as fans will be surprised to know that one of her films with her husband Ben Affleck holds the record for the worst film of her career.
While Critics Lambast Atlas, It Is Still Far From Jennifer Lopez’s Worst Film Gigli
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Gigli remains their worst-rated film ever | Sony Pictures
Jennifer Lopez...
Jennifer Lopez plays Atlas Shepherd in Atlas | Netflix
The film has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with a meager score on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is still far from being her worst as fans will be surprised to know that one of her films with her husband Ben Affleck holds the record for the worst film of her career.
While Critics Lambast Atlas, It Is Still Far From Jennifer Lopez’s Worst Film Gigli
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Gigli remains their worst-rated film ever | Sony Pictures
Jennifer Lopez...
- 5/25/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
A report by Jennifer Lopez’s costar in her new Netlix film, Atlas, indicates that her husband, Ben Affleck, had a hand in helping her navigate a few scenes.
Lopez plays Atlas Shepherd, a data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence. She joins a mission to capture a renegade AI robot, voiced by Simu Liu. The mission requires the assistance of Smith, another AI robot voiced by Gregory James Cohan
Lopez’s costar, Sterling K. Brown, talked about the interactions between Affleck and Lopez on set in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
“Every once in a while, Ben would read the lines for Smith,” Brown said. “And I think the newlyweds, still very much in love, I think she just wanted to hear his voice. And so sometimes, the reactions that you got from her were because she was listening to her husband’s voice.”
It was not...
Lopez plays Atlas Shepherd, a data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence. She joins a mission to capture a renegade AI robot, voiced by Simu Liu. The mission requires the assistance of Smith, another AI robot voiced by Gregory James Cohan
Lopez’s costar, Sterling K. Brown, talked about the interactions between Affleck and Lopez on set in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
“Every once in a while, Ben would read the lines for Smith,” Brown said. “And I think the newlyweds, still very much in love, I think she just wanted to hear his voice. And so sometimes, the reactions that you got from her were because she was listening to her husband’s voice.”
It was not...
- 5/25/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains full spoilers for Atlas.
After surviving an attack orchestrated by the rogue synthetic Harlan (Simu Liu), cyber analyst Atlas (Jennifer Lopez) lands in her mech-suit on a mysterious new planet. And it is there that she notices a strange flower, which the artificial intelligence Smith (voiced by Gregory James Cohan) informs her has never been seen before. When Smith asks what she wants to call the flower, Atlas responds with an uncreative name: “Planty.”
Although Atlas insists that she’s making a joke, Smith accepts the name, and Planty returns at the end of the film as a symbol of the bond formed between human and robot. At the same time, this dull bit of nomenclature illustrates the way AI destroys creativity. Which seems an apt metaphor for the movie it’s in. Because as directed by Brad Peyton and written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite,...
After surviving an attack orchestrated by the rogue synthetic Harlan (Simu Liu), cyber analyst Atlas (Jennifer Lopez) lands in her mech-suit on a mysterious new planet. And it is there that she notices a strange flower, which the artificial intelligence Smith (voiced by Gregory James Cohan) informs her has never been seen before. When Smith asks what she wants to call the flower, Atlas responds with an uncreative name: “Planty.”
Although Atlas insists that she’s making a joke, Smith accepts the name, and Planty returns at the end of the film as a symbol of the bond formed between human and robot. At the same time, this dull bit of nomenclature illustrates the way AI destroys creativity. Which seems an apt metaphor for the movie it’s in. Because as directed by Brad Peyton and written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Atlas is now streaming on Netflix, and the review embargo lifted late last night - shortly before the movie hit the streamer.
Though not always the case, this is usually not a great indicator of quality, and sure enough, the reviews have been pretty dire so far.
The Brad Peyton-directed sci-fi action flick stars Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepard, "a woman fighting for humanity in a future where an AI soldier has determined the only way to end war is to end humanity. To out think this rogue AI, Atlas must work with the one thing she fears most — another AI."
The A.I.-centred plot is appropriate, because Atlas feels like it was generated by ChatGPT.
We didn't review the movie in full, but It's basically a hodgepodge of well-worn tropes and ideas that have been executed a lot better in other films, further let down by a by-the-numbers script,...
Though not always the case, this is usually not a great indicator of quality, and sure enough, the reviews have been pretty dire so far.
The Brad Peyton-directed sci-fi action flick stars Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepard, "a woman fighting for humanity in a future where an AI soldier has determined the only way to end war is to end humanity. To out think this rogue AI, Atlas must work with the one thing she fears most — another AI."
The A.I.-centred plot is appropriate, because Atlas feels like it was generated by ChatGPT.
We didn't review the movie in full, but It's basically a hodgepodge of well-worn tropes and ideas that have been executed a lot better in other films, further let down by a by-the-numbers script,...
- 5/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Netflix’s sci-fi thriller Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, and Mark Strong, was released on May 24, 2024, and while it seemed like Netflix was going to have an action-packed hit in its library, the first reactions aren’t that great. The movie has been out for just a couple of hours now, and the critics had their say on the movie; from what we can infer from the initial reactions, the movie is actually – horrible! Based on several reviews, the movie has been declared Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes, as critics pan the movie. The initial audience reactions have yet to come in.
The movie was initially announced back in 2022, with principal photography beginning on August 26, 2022; the shooting ended in November 2022. Atlas is directed by Brad Peyton from a script by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite.
The movie, which does tackle some hot topics and questions, stars Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd,...
The movie was initially announced back in 2022, with principal photography beginning on August 26, 2022; the shooting ended in November 2022. Atlas is directed by Brad Peyton from a script by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite.
The movie, which does tackle some hot topics and questions, stars Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Atlas is a sci-fi action thriller film directed by Brad Peyton from a screenplay by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. The Netflix film follows the story of Atlas Shepherd, a brilliant but unsociable data analyst with a deep distrust for A.I. as she goes on a mission to capture a rogue robot that could destroy humanity but when the mission goes and her only hope to save humanity is to trust the robot, she must break down the walls she has built around her heart over the years. Atlas stars Jennifer Lopez in the lead role with Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Mark Strong, Abraham Popoola, and Lana Parrilla starring in supporting roles. If you loved the futuristic visuals, intense drama, and explosive action in Netflix’s Atlas here are some similar movies you could watch next.
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The Creator (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit...
- 5/24/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Atlas Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong and Simu Liu.
Director: Brad Peyton
Atlas Movie Review(Photo Credit –IMDb)
What’s Good: Some of the action is fun in a cheesy way, and the movie doesn’t know when to hold on to its unhinged energy.
What’s Bad: The acting is awful across the board, and great actors like Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong are wasted.
Loo Break: You could take a break at any point, and you wouldn’t be missing much, as the film’s twist is just too predictable and there are no action or character moments worth waiting for.
Watch or Not?: This film is an overall pass. There are better offerings out there, especially with Furiosa and Dune still playing in theaters.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Netflix
Runtime: 118 Minutes.
User Rating:
Hollywood is going through changes,...
Star Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong and Simu Liu.
Director: Brad Peyton
Atlas Movie Review(Photo Credit –IMDb)
What’s Good: Some of the action is fun in a cheesy way, and the movie doesn’t know when to hold on to its unhinged energy.
What’s Bad: The acting is awful across the board, and great actors like Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong are wasted.
Loo Break: You could take a break at any point, and you wouldn’t be missing much, as the film’s twist is just too predictable and there are no action or character moments worth waiting for.
Watch or Not?: This film is an overall pass. There are better offerings out there, especially with Furiosa and Dune still playing in theaters.
Language: English (with subtitles).
Available On: Netflix
Runtime: 118 Minutes.
User Rating:
Hollywood is going through changes,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
What To Watch This Weekend: Crew, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
If you are wondering What To Watch This Weekend, we have some interesting options for you. The month of May has seen limited releases in theatres. But on streaming platform, there are good options available. From movies to Ott movie releases to web shows, there’s everything in this article that will make your weekend exciting.
What to Watch This Weekend on Ott or Streaming Platforms
Netflix Crew
Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon’s hit heist comedy is now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Rajesh K Krishnan, “Crew” has mostly received positive reviews.
Atlas
Jennifer Lopez’s science-fiction movie, “Atlas,” was released on May 24. Directed by Brad Peyton, it also stars Simu Liu from “Shang Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings.” The story revolves around an AI revolution against humans.
Trending Kareena Kapoor Khan’s...
If you are wondering What To Watch This Weekend, we have some interesting options for you. The month of May has seen limited releases in theatres. But on streaming platform, there are good options available. From movies to Ott movie releases to web shows, there’s everything in this article that will make your weekend exciting.
What to Watch This Weekend on Ott or Streaming Platforms
Netflix Crew
Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon’s hit heist comedy is now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Rajesh K Krishnan, “Crew” has mostly received positive reviews.
Atlas
Jennifer Lopez’s science-fiction movie, “Atlas,” was released on May 24. Directed by Brad Peyton, it also stars Simu Liu from “Shang Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings.” The story revolves around an AI revolution against humans.
Trending Kareena Kapoor Khan’s...
- 5/24/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Jennifer Lopez is busy in Mexico promoting her new Netflix movie, Atlas. All eyes are on the American Idol star, but not for the reasons she wants. It’s hard to promote a movie when all the press wants to talk about is your reported divorce from Ben Affleck. Are Jen and Ben Over? Keep reading for all the details!
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck lasted longer than any of us thought they would, in all fairness. But, rumor has it the inevitable has finally arrived and the famous couple is on the fast track to a divorce. The fact that Ben Affleck isn’t helping Jennifer Lopez promote Atlas in Mexico speaks volumes about the break-up rumors. But, the way J-Lo reacted to paparazzi mentioning his name definitely confirms the divorce rumors.
Ben Affleck Divorce Rumors Heat Up
Lopez took the stage with actor Simu Liu in Mexico City...
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck lasted longer than any of us thought they would, in all fairness. But, rumor has it the inevitable has finally arrived and the famous couple is on the fast track to a divorce. The fact that Ben Affleck isn’t helping Jennifer Lopez promote Atlas in Mexico speaks volumes about the break-up rumors. But, the way J-Lo reacted to paparazzi mentioning his name definitely confirms the divorce rumors.
Ben Affleck Divorce Rumors Heat Up
Lopez took the stage with actor Simu Liu in Mexico City...
- 5/24/2024
- by Amanda Austin
- Celebrating The Soaps
Jennifer Lopez attended the premiere event of her sci-fi movie ‘Atlas’ solo. This is especially significant for fans since divorce rumors have been plaguing the couple as of recent.
However, Lopez got to hit the red carpet alongside fellow co-stars Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck – Reportedly Have Different Approach To Fame Amid Marriage Troubles
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, 51, are both busy people. While Affleck concentrated on filming his upcoming movie ‘The Accountant 2,’ wife Lopez, 54, graced the red carpet for her new Netflix movie premiere solo at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on Monday, May 20.
While marriage tension rumors abound for the couple, Lopez looked beautiful in a two-piece black-and-white ensemble consisting of a tube top and mermaid-silhouette skirt, and guess what wasn’t missing from her finger? Her wedding ring!
The last time Affleck supported one of Lopez’s projects was...
However, Lopez got to hit the red carpet alongside fellow co-stars Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck – Reportedly Have Different Approach To Fame Amid Marriage Troubles
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, 51, are both busy people. While Affleck concentrated on filming his upcoming movie ‘The Accountant 2,’ wife Lopez, 54, graced the red carpet for her new Netflix movie premiere solo at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on Monday, May 20.
While marriage tension rumors abound for the couple, Lopez looked beautiful in a two-piece black-and-white ensemble consisting of a tube top and mermaid-silhouette skirt, and guess what wasn’t missing from her finger? Her wedding ring!
The last time Affleck supported one of Lopez’s projects was...
- 5/24/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
We've come to the end of another week here on Cbm, and while it's been a bit of a slow few days for major news, there are more than enough rumors doing the rounds to keep you going!
In this latest round-up of Marvel Cinematic Universe-related rumors, we have (possible) updates on quite a few upcoming big-screen releases, including The Fantastic Four, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sequel, and Avengers 5/Secret Wars. There's also talk of a brand-new project (or projects) featuring Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Men.
According to Daniel Richtman, Sony Pictures wants to bring Maguire and Garfield back as their respective takes on Spider-Man (no surprise after the success of No Way Home), but as "key players" in a Multiverse storyline of their own, separate from the McU's.
We have heard that Sony's Tom Rothman and Marvel's Kevin Feige disagreed...
In this latest round-up of Marvel Cinematic Universe-related rumors, we have (possible) updates on quite a few upcoming big-screen releases, including The Fantastic Four, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sequel, and Avengers 5/Secret Wars. There's also talk of a brand-new project (or projects) featuring Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Men.
According to Daniel Richtman, Sony Pictures wants to bring Maguire and Garfield back as their respective takes on Spider-Man (no surprise after the success of No Way Home), but as "key players" in a Multiverse storyline of their own, separate from the McU's.
We have heard that Sony's Tom Rothman and Marvel's Kevin Feige disagreed...
- 5/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jennifer Lopez in AtlasImage: Netflix
Almost every strand of DNA within Atlas’ genetic makeup is toxic. The haphazard, ham-handed sci-fi film, distributed by a streamer that utilizes computer algorithms to guide its creative process, revolves around a guilt-riddled heroine fighting “evil” artificial intelligence with the help of a “good” artificial intelligence.
Almost every strand of DNA within Atlas’ genetic makeup is toxic. The haphazard, ham-handed sci-fi film, distributed by a streamer that utilizes computer algorithms to guide its creative process, revolves around a guilt-riddled heroine fighting “evil” artificial intelligence with the help of a “good” artificial intelligence.
- 5/24/2024
- by Courtney Howard
- avclub.com
Since it’s time, you might be thinking of watching the latest Jenifer Lopez-starrer sci-fi action flick, Atlas. The good news for you is, this movie is not just about Lopez. Atlas is an average but entertaining action flick, with some solid actors making up the ensemble cast. Without further ado, here’s a quick guide to the characters who appear in the movie.
Jeniffer Lopez as Atlas
The international pop star isn’t done with stardom yet, and she stars as Atlas, the titular character of the movie. Most of the film is focused on Atlas, as she’s the one who is out for redemption. Being the only survivor out of all the highly trained Rangers, Atlas must make her way off Gr-39. Her only companion in this is Smith, the AI assistant of her Arc suit. Born in a house where she grew up with robots,...
Jeniffer Lopez as Atlas
The international pop star isn’t done with stardom yet, and she stars as Atlas, the titular character of the movie. Most of the film is focused on Atlas, as she’s the one who is out for redemption. Being the only survivor out of all the highly trained Rangers, Atlas must make her way off Gr-39. Her only companion in this is Smith, the AI assistant of her Arc suit. Born in a house where she grew up with robots,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Aniket Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
Directed by Brad Peyton and starring Jennifer Lopez, “Atlas” is a cinematic spectacle available now on Netflix. The film features an impressive cast including Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, and Abraham Popoola, and delivers a thrilling sci-fi adventure that promises to captivate audiences.
The Plot
The story revolves around the first terrorist AI, which was previously captured but managed to escape. Now, it poses a renewed threat from the Andromeda galaxy. A military team is dispatched to neutralize this menace, but the mission takes a perilous turn when their ship encounters an accident, leaving only one survivor. She must connect neurally with an enormous AI-powered robot to survive and complete her mission.
Jennifer Lopez as Atlas
Jennifer Lopez not only stars in the film but also serves as a producer, bringing her unique charisma and strength to the role. Her performance is a highlight, blending action and emotion seamlessly. “Atlas...
The Plot
The story revolves around the first terrorist AI, which was previously captured but managed to escape. Now, it poses a renewed threat from the Andromeda galaxy. A military team is dispatched to neutralize this menace, but the mission takes a perilous turn when their ship encounters an accident, leaving only one survivor. She must connect neurally with an enormous AI-powered robot to survive and complete her mission.
Jennifer Lopez as Atlas
Jennifer Lopez not only stars in the film but also serves as a producer, bringing her unique charisma and strength to the role. Her performance is a highlight, blending action and emotion seamlessly. “Atlas...
- 5/24/2024
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
These days, any original sci-fi film is worth cheering for; one boasting genuine movie stars is even more exciting. Sadly, this Brad Peyton effort can’t deliver on its promise. The Rampage director benefits from some cool imagery and a great cast — in particular a committed lead performance from Jennifer Lopez — but wastes it on predictable character beats and a pat trauma narrative.
It’s all very sci-fi-looking: lots of flying cars and blue glowy things. No surprise given this begs, borrows and steals from classic films and games of the genre. An opening raid to capture the rebel AI known as Casca (Abraham Popoola) is heavily indebted to the attack on Trinity in The Matrix, while a computer voice asking, “Do you wish to continue?” as someone watches the news is surely meant to evoke Starship Troopers. The plot echoes the 2004 I, Robot: Lopez’s AI-sceptic Atlas must overcome...
It’s all very sci-fi-looking: lots of flying cars and blue glowy things. No surprise given this begs, borrows and steals from classic films and games of the genre. An opening raid to capture the rebel AI known as Casca (Abraham Popoola) is heavily indebted to the attack on Trinity in The Matrix, while a computer voice asking, “Do you wish to continue?” as someone watches the news is surely meant to evoke Starship Troopers. The plot echoes the 2004 I, Robot: Lopez’s AI-sceptic Atlas must overcome...
- 5/24/2024
- by Helen O'Hara
- Empire - Movies
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