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Marvel Studios' upcoming superhero flick "Thunderbolts*" is slated to be the 36th feature film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will assemble six ancillary characters culled from previous MCU movies and TV shows, making them into a ragtag fighting force. On the team are the Red Guardian, Yelena Belova, and Taskmaster from "Black Widow," the Winter Soldier and U.S. Agent (Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell) from "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," and Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) from "Ant-Man and the Wasp." These characters previously served as low-level villains or antagonists, but are now redeeming themselves as hunted antiheroes.

The first full trailer for "Thunderbolts*" was released on September 23, 2024, and it displays the requisite action that the genre demands, as well as the notable character reveals that the MCU is known for. The characters are also well-equipped with quips, wielding bathos like a cudgel. A car is shot during an intense chase sequence,...

Behind the scenes, filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller weren’t the happiest of campers when their critical darling Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse opened to $35 million domestically in early December 2018. After all, the CGI-animated film had earned effusive reviews and a coveted A+ CinemaScore from audiences, with many predicting a $40 million opening or more.

Their angst turned out to be for naught. Thanks to exceptional word of mouth — the most precious of commodities to Hollywood marketers — the PG pic took off. Embraced by both families and fanboys, the Sony film topped out at $190 million domestically, an unheard of multiple. Expanding its marquee superhero franchise to include both an animated film series and a live-action stable of films was an IP coup, since it meant being able to grow the kid and family side of the aisle.

Paramount had much the same intention when making Transformers One, the latest installment in...

Industry estimates for the weekend had Paramount’s Transformers One, the critically acclaimed animated prequel, easily winning the weekend box office race with about $40 million. In our box office predictions, we were somewhat more conservative, expecting the animated pic to earn about $30 million. Yet, in a surprise twist of fate at the weekend box office, the film underperformed pretty drastically, allowing Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to win the box office crown for the third week in a row, with the hit sequel making $26 million compared to Transformers One’s $25 million.

So what happened? It could be that audiences have just grown weary of the Transformers franchise, which has been on a downslide at the box office since back in 2017 when Transformers: The Last Knight earned about half what the previous instalment, Age of Extinction, did domestically. Since then, none of the Transformers movies have performed all that well domestically,...

“Transformers One,” the animated reboot from Paramount/Hasbro and director Josh Cooley (“Toy Story 4”), leverages the format as never before with a brand new handmade look and an emphasis on emotional performance that helps us better connect with the robots. Also, transformations are key as homages to the original toys and the ’80s G1 cartoon series, with every piece of the robot having a corresponding place on the vehicle.

This plays into the origin story of Cybertron and the roots of its destruction by focusing on the friendship between lowly miners Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry). They eventually transform into the legendary Autobots Optimus Prime and Megatron, only to become bitter enemies divided by optimism and anger.

Ilm was tasked with the animation (only its third feature following “Ultraman: Rising” and the Oscar-winning “Rango”), overseen by VFX supervisor Frazer Churchill and animation supervisor Stephen King.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has dominated the box office the last two weekends, emerging as one of the year’s biggest blockbusters. However, its reign at the top of the box office heap seems bound to (maybe) end this weekend with the release of Paramount’s Transformers One. This animated prequel has to overcome the fact that some degree of franchise fatigue has started to set in, with Bumblebee, Transformers: The Last Knight and Rise of the Beasts all struggling to break even at the domestic box office, even if internationally, the grosses remain strong.

What makes Transformers One different is that this is a departure from live-action, with it being the first animated movie in the franchise since 1986’s Transformers: The Movie. The estimates for the film are relatively weak, with only a $30 million (or so) weekend looking likely. I personally loved the film (check out my review) and even got quoted in the final trailer.

I am still shocked by the news that my favorite childhood franchises, G.I Joe and Transformers are finally collaborating. The Transformers: Rise of the Beasts movie alluded to them being from a shared universe. Then, Paramount confirmed that they were working on a crossover film and I couldn’t be happier.

As an avid fan of both franchises, I have always imagined what it would be like for Cybertronians to team up with elite agents of G.I Joe. With Derek Connelly from Jurassic Park as the writer now, I am sure this movie will end up as an epic success. However, the inclusion of one celebrity would be the cherry on the cake, and it’s not The Rock but Michael Bay.

Why Michael Bay is the only choice to direct this crossover A still from Transformers: Rise of The Beasts | Credits: Paramount Pictures

During his movies such as Armageddon,...

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There have been over half a dozen Transformers movies since 2007, but Transformers One, set to release on Friday, marks the first new animated Transformers film in nearly 40 years. The powerhouse cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, and Keegan-Michael Key. Set on the Transformers home planet of Cybertron, Transformers One tells the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron and the rift that led them to become rivals.

Linkin Park and the Transformers franchise have had a relationship as steady as a marriage—a match made in entertainment heaven, like peanut butter and jelly…but with a lot more explosions. We have a band that’s rocked several generations and a movie series packed with enough action to make your popcorn quiver in fear.

A still from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) | Credit: Paramount Pictures

What I’ve Done became the anthem of the 2007 Transformers flick, closing out the movie with a bang. Then, Linkin Park struck again in 2009 with New Divide for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, proving they weren’t just a one-hit wonder in the cinematic world.

Michael Bay showed them some scenes, but it was clear that not everyone was ready to take a bite. The band’s co-founder, Mike Shinoda, weighed in on the infamous hip-hop robot in the films and laid it out flat.

Warning: This post may contain spoilers for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Continue at your own risk!

Santiago Cabrera is one of the actors who joined the cast of the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!

The movie is now in theaters and many fans may be wondering who Astrid’s (Jenna Ortega) father is.

As we’ve previously learned, she is the daughter of Winona Ryder‘s Lydia Deetz, and the 46-yaer-old Chilean actor portrays her father Richard!

Keep reading to find out more about him (spoiler alert)…

Early on in the film, we learn that her father Richard died in a boating accident and he’s seen just through old family photos.

Spoiler Alert! When Astrid is tricked into entering the afterlife, she runs into her father, who is now working in the immigration unit. He helps her escape the afterlife and go back to the real world.

“I got to play a small part...

The world was introduced to Isabela Merced when she starred in the iconic films Transformers: The Last Knight and Dora and the Lost City of Gold. However, she got her big break in the Sony film Madame Web.

Isabela Merced and Jason Momoa in Sweet Girl | Credits: Asap Entertainment

Call it ill-fated or ill-timed but Madame Web was considered a failure by the world. Despite a stellar cast of Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, and, more, the film wasn’t able to pull through.

Isabela Merced Has Hopes For Madame Web

Despite its apparent failure, Merced has quite an optimistic take on the 2024 released film. She feels that Madame Web will be considered as a cult classic sooner or later.

Isabela Merced in Sony’s Madame Web | Credits: Columbia Pictures

While talking about her castmates and their collective efforts for Madame Web, Isabela Merced sat down to chat with...

Few cinematic characters have left as big of an impression as Ellen Ripley, Sigourney Weaver’s iconic “Alien” survivor, who led four films in the franchise and left behind some massive shoes to fill for everyone who’s come since. In “Alien: Romulus,” that’s a young cast of franchise newcomers, led by “Priscilla” and “Civil War” star Cailee Spaeny.

Directed by “Don’t Breathe” and “Evil Dead” filmmaker Fede Álvarez, the latest installment heads back between the events of “Alien” and “Aliens,” introducing a young group of friends desperate to escape their grungy mining colony. You will, of course, recognize the Xenomorph — H.R. Giger’s inimitable alien creature — but for everyone else, here’s a handy guide to the “Alien: Romulus” cast and characters.

Cailee Spaeny in “Alien: Romulus” (20th Century Studios)

Cailee Spaeny as Rain — A recent A24 darling, “Priscilla” and “Civil War” star Cailee Spaeny plays Rain; the resourceful,...

The television adaptation of the renowned video game franchise, The Last of Us has garnered immense acclaim from audiences and critics alike. As the show is already greenlit for a second season, Isabela Merced recently talked about the same, particularly reflecting her thoughts on her co-star Bella Ramsey after closely working with them.

Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us | HBO

The post-apocalyptic drama has garnered widespread attention due to its compelling narrative and complex characters. Given that Bella Ramsey won everyone’s hearts despite their young age, the former admitted how the latter left a deep impression on her.

Isabela Merced Reflected on Working With Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us 2

Isabela Merced, who has worked in notable projects like Transformers: The Last Knight, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold, is a recent addition to The Last of Us...

Dcu’s Hawkgirl actress Isabela Merced’s choice of words while discussing James Gunn’s much-hyped Superman project has concerned many fans. She used the word “funny” to describe the film, which stuck out like a sore thumb for fans. Fans have made it clear that they don’t want another funny DC project like Peacemaker from the director.

Isabela Merced in Transformers: The Last Knight | credits: Paramount Pictures

However, Merced also shared that Gunn had a clear vision while filming, which should be promising enough that he would deliver a great film. Superman is all set to kickstart Dcu most stylishly, introducing a bunch of DC superheroes as side characters, including Hawkgirl.

Isabela Merced Says Superman Film Is “Funny” Which Has Concerned Many Fans A still poster of James Gunn’s Superman | credits: DC Films/Warner Bros.

Isabela Merced is slowly finding her way to every popular franchise. She...

August continues with one more franchise film that stands the best chance at making money before the month ends. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.

It has been 45 years since filmmaker Ridley Scott first got attention with his horror-sci-fi film “Alien” and seven years since his last movie in that franchise, 2017’s “Alien: Covenant.” Sir Ridley is still involved as a producer with “Alien: Romulus,” the first movie produced under 20th Century since being bought by Disney. For this latest reboot, they’ve brought on Fede Álvarez, best known for the “Don’t Breathe” movies and the 2013 remake of Sam Raimi‘s “Evil Dead.”

It’s been a long time since Sigourney Weaver‘s Ripley was leading these things, but for this one, they’ve brought on Cailee Spaeny of “Civil War” and “Priscilla,” as well as Isabela Merced from “Transformers: The Last Knight” and “Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

While Deadpool & Wolverine is the only MCU movie that will be hitting theaters this year, Sony’s Spider-verse still has two of its villain-ccentric films dropping this year with Venom: The Last Dance and Kraven The Hunter. These films will be released after another Spider-verse movie, Madame Web, made its impression earlier this year. It’s time to hit the game trail as Sony has now released the trailer for Kraven The Hunter.

The film opens December 13 after a couple of delays, in which producer Matt Tolmach explains, “Kraven moved to Christmas because we’re excited about it and Christmas is the best release period there is, when you get people with time to go back to the movies over and over again,” Tolmach said. “That was a real reflection of how the studio felt about the movie. We’re really excited. But that’s a great move...

Hey, True Believers, remember Kraven the Hunter? I’ll give you a minute to refresh your memory. Are you good? Cool. After dropping off the radar for several months following the debut of a gnarly (and somewhat promising) red-band trailer, Sony delayed Kraven the Hunter until the Christmas box office window. Why? According to producer Matt Tolmach, “Kraven moved to Christmas because we’re excited about it, and Christmas is the best release period there is – when you get people with time to go back to the movies over and over again.” What’s in store for Sony’s next Marvel film? Lots of mature themes, it would seem. Kraven the Hunter is officially rated R for strong bloody violence and language. Let the games begin!

Sony’s Kraven the Hunter stars Aaron Taylor Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff, Spider-Man’s number-one rival. During a chat with Variety, Taylor-Johnson said his...

The Alien: Romulus star is taking the world and beyond by storm.

It's a question many of us have pondered in the middle of the night, but Isabela Merced has lived it: if you had to face a xenomorph or one of the infected from The Last Of Us, which would be worse? For Merced, who plays Dina in the second season of the show and stars in Alien: Romulus, it’s the infected. “[But] it depends what state, right?” she tells Empire, having thought about this extensively — Merced is a deep researcher about all of the projects she works on and played the whole game. “There’s the dumber ones, then there’s the Clickers, then in the game you have the Stalkers... But the Bloaters are ter-ri-fy-ing!

Oh my God. My heart’s racing now just thinking about it!”

In Alien: Romulus, Merced plays Kay, one of a group...

Isabela Merced ends up “geeking out” every time she dons her Hawkgirl costume.The ‘Transformers’ actress, 22, is playing the classic winged DC hero in the new ‘Superman’ movie, which involves her being hooked up to harnesses and practising hand-to-hand combat mid-air.She told Empire: “Honestly, inside I’m just a nerdy guy. I feel like that’s who I actually am. “I’m geeking out every time I try on the supersuit! It’s just the coolest thing in the world to me.”Isabela added about being too scared to reveal plot details of the upcoming ‘Superman’ flick, due out in 2025: “I can feel (director) James Gunn’s eyes boring into the back of my head (when I’m asked about the story.)”Along with Isabela, the new ‘Superman’ cast includes David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), Nathan Fillion...

James Gunn and the team are working hard on Superman, which was once called Superman: Legacy. The film will be out next year and die-hard DC fans will know for sure if David Corenswet was the right choice or not. So far, things were looking quite promising for the film that is, until leaked photos from the set showed a glimpse of Green Lantern and Hawkgirl’s costumes.

David Corenswet as Superman | via James Gunn on Threads

A majority of the fans seem to be of the opinion that Hawkgirl’s outfit looks absolutely insane and not in a good way. After looking at the set leaks and Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl, DC fans have a newfound respect for Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam which was once at the receiving end of unending trolls.

Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl Costume Raises Fans’ Eyebrows

While everything seemed to be going well for James Gunn’s upcoming film,...

Michael Bay’s career began with early hits like Bad Boys and The Rock, establishing him as a director known for sharp, provocative action. Transitioning to blockbuster extravaganzas, Bay made a significant impact with the Transformers series in 2007, blending spectacle with compelling storytelling to stunned audiences worldwide.

Michael Bay at the filming of Transformers at Edwards Afb Credit: Capt. Corinna Jones, Usaf| Wikimedia Commons

Since 2017 fans have been eagerly anticipating Michael Bay’s potential return to the franchise, despite some having lost hope. However, Steven Spielberg remains optimistic and eagerly anticipates Bay’s comeback.

Will Michael Bay Make a Return to the Transformers Saga?

One lingering question haunts Transformers fans, Will Michael Bay, the director behind some of the franchise’s most memorable films, return? Having directed the first five live-action movies, speculation about his comeback has grown now that many moons have passed.

Suggested“Who was I to ever question it?...

Klayton, the multifaceted musician known for his work across movies, TV, and video games, and bestselling writer and film producer Joshua Viola have teamed up to form Bit Bot Media. The cutting-edge multimedia company will spearhead the creation of original films and video games, along with "a diverse range of licensed comics, music, apparel, and merchandise such as latex masks, toys, and more." Today, they’ve unveiled a teaser video for the company, and we have your exclusive first look, along with more details on their new partnerships.

Bit Bot Media has forged a strategic partnership with Raven Banner Entertainment, a prominent indie Canadian film studio celebrated for its innovative genre films from around the globe. Together, they will collaborate on an array of ancillary offerings and film productions. Raven Banner’s recent productions include Steven Kostanski’s Frankie Freako, Nick Cutter’s The Breach, and the Shudder Original hit...

Steven Spielberg easily ranks as one of the best filmmakers of all time. Aside from his commercial success and critical acclaim, what makes Spielberg’s filmography so special is that the filmmaker has a penchant for creating some of the most popular franchises. His list of blockbuster franchises includes the likes of Jaws, Indiana Jones, and Jurassic Park.

Steven Spielberg has created some of the most iconic film franchises (Credit: NBC News).

During an interview, Spielberg was asked about his uncanny track record with creating franchises, seemingly out of thin air. In response, Spielberg cited one $5.2 billion franchise as an example of his keen eye for franchise potential, but also implied his children must be impressed with the IP beforehand. Here is what Spielberg had to say about his penchant for franchise creation.

Steven Spielberg Talks Creating the Transformers Franchise to Impress His Children

Steven Spielberg has produced some of...

Academy Award-winning visionary filmmaker Kevin Costner directs New Line Cinema’s vast Horizon: An American Saga Chapters One and Two, a multi-faceted chronicle covering the Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West. A story of America too big for one film, this true cinematic event also stars Costner, who co-writes with Jon Baird (The Explorers Guild) and produces through his Territory Pictures.

In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic Westerns, Horizon: An American Saga explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner’s ambitious cinematic adventure will take audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.

After his blockbuster stint with Marvel, Chris Hemsworth has set his sights on another big franchise. The Thor actor has lent his voice to the now-famous character of Optimus Prime from the Transformers film series in an animated film that is due to hit screens in September 2024. In addition, the actor will also reportedly be involved in a crossover Transformers/G.I. Joe film that is currently untitled.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor (image credit: Marvel)

But his association with the franchise could be a hit or miss commercially judging by the poor box office records of the last film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts which earned the dubious distinction of being the lowest grossing film of the series. It now remains to be seen if Hemsworth’s star power can change this fate.

Could Chris Hemsworth’s Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover Film Spell Trouble For the Actor?

Australian superstar Chris Hemsworth...

While the 2009 sequel to the original Transformers failed on many fronts and committed the cardinal sequel sin of rehashing the ideas of the first movie, it still delivered with its visuals. Despite being 15 years old, Michael Bay’s Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen still puts many modern blockbusters to shame following its impressive visuals and on-location action sequences.

This is prominent during the film’s opening, which is often deemed one of the most impressive scenes the franchise has to offer and we’ve Bay’s stubbornness to thank for it.

Michael Bay Opted to Shoot the Massive Sequence on the First Week of Filming

Although it’s common for filmmakers to start productions on a small note and gradually catch pace after growing familiar with the crew, Michael Bay isn’t any other filmmaker. Known for making everything extravagant and loud, Bay prefers to “start ’em hard and fast”, as according to him,...

One Piece Voice Actor Hideyuki Umezu Dies at 68 - Main Image

In what is sad news for many anime fans, notable One Piece voice actor Hideyuki Umezu has died recently, as confirmed by voice actor agency 81 Produce.

Umezu’s death was announced by the agency yesterday, May 21, via an official update on its website. There, Umezu’s cause of death was confirmed.

As is the case with deaths in the anime and manga industry, Umezu’s passing was announced some days after it happened, with a funeral ceremony held only for close family and friends.

81 Produce Confirms Hideyuki Umezu Dies at Age 68

Hideyuki Umezu died at age 68, with his official cause of death being interstitial pneumonia. It’s not clear if Umezu’s illness was only recent, as the private lives of talents in Japan are often not disclosed.

Umezu began working as a voice actor in the 80s,...

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the new trailer and character posters for New Line Cinema’s Horizon: An American Saga, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Costner. Horizon: An American Saga is a multi-faceted chronicle covering the Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West.

A story of Americana and patriotism too big for one film, this true cinematic event also stars Costner, who co-wrote the script with Jon Baird (The Explorers Guild) and produces through his Territory Pictures.

Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute two films in the saga this summer – the first on June 28, 2024, followed quickly by the second on August 16, 2024. The first film is rated R for violence, some nudity, and sexuality.

In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic Westerns, Horizon: An American Saga explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won — and lost — through the blood, sweat, and tears of many.

Alex Garland’s Civil War has secured a theatrical release in mainland China, making it the first A24 production to land distribution in the country’s cinemas.

Huahua Media acquired the film for China and will release the film on June 7, partnering with tech giant Alibaba on the rollout.

Huahua was founded by veteran producer Kefei Wang in 2014 and is known as one of China’s biggest investors in overseas films. The total global box office of films in which Huahua has participated exceeds $10bn. With a total investment of more than $100m in overseas films, the company’s production...

Back in 2009 veteran director Michael Bay created the iconic film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Being a sequel to the 2007 film Transformers, the 2009 film had to be bigger and better than the previous one and that is what Bay was hoping for.

A still from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

What was supposed to be a grand cinematic film turned into a nightmare for the visual effects company Ilm (Industrial Light & Magic) because of the heavy CGI scenes that they had to render. As per the reports, the rendering even caused a small fire to the computers of Ilm because they were so awesome and action-heavy!

Michael Bay’s Transformers 2 Caused Ilm To Lose Some Machines!

Being an iconic film starring Megan Fox, Shia Labeouf, and, Isabel Lucas, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen proved to be an even bigger project than Michael Bay’s 2007 film Transformers. Being a sequel to the film,...

The first look at Season 2 of “The Last of Us” was unveiled on Wednesday featuring stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys debuted the images during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation in New York City.

The show chronicles the story of Joel (Pascal) and Ellie (Ramsey) as they navigate a world overrun with zombies infected with a parasitic fungus — not to mention the ruthless vigilantes, mercenaries and cannibals just as desperate to survive. Just as the first season of “The Last of Us” was adapted from the acclaimed 2013 video game of the same title, Season 2 of the series is expected to follow the events of its 2020 sequel, “The Last of Us Part II,” which deals with the fallout from Joel’s actions in the season 1 finale.

Along with Pascal and Ramsey, other returning cast include Gabriel Luna as Joel’s brother, Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Tommy’s wife,...

Alex Garland’s critically-acclaimed “Civil War” has confirmed a theatrical release in mainland China. Marking the first A24 production to be released in China, it will arrive in cinemas from June 7.

Huahua Media took rights to the film for China. Tech and entertainment giant Alibaba will also be partnering with Huahua throughout the release.

Depicting a dystopian future America, the film’s story follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. The film features an ensemble cast led by Academy-Award nominee Kirsten Dunst, and including Cailee Spaeny, Nick Offerman, Stephen Henderson, and Wagner Moura.

Founded in 2014 by veteran producer Wang Kefei, Huahua is one of the most active Chinese companies in overseas film investment and production. It has production credits including “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “Transformers: The Last Knight,” “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” and “Star Trek.

Exclusive: The English-language adaptation of Momo, one of the best-loved fantasy books by The Neverending Story writer Michael Ende, has set a buzzy cast, with Alexa Goodall (A Gentleman In Moscow) taking the lead role of the young orphan girl Momo.

The main cast is completed by Araloyin Oshunremi, Kim Bodnia, Claes Bang (The Square), Laura Haddock, Jennifer Amaka Peterson (The Sandhamn Murders), David Schütter (Charlie’s Angels) and Martin Freeman.

Deadline can also reveal an exclusive first look of Goodall in Momo, which is currently filming in Croatia and Slovenia.

The film is produced by prolific German producer Christian Becker and written and directed by bilingual writer-director Christian Ditter (How To Be Single), who both snagged rights to the popular novel a few years ago and an under-the-radar deal.

We’re just two weeks away from the 77th Cannes Film Festival, and this morning the august French institution revealed who will determine the winners of this year’s awards. A cross-section of international talent will join “Barbie” and “Lady Bird” director Greta Gerwig, who will lead the panel, in an effort to undoubtedly compare apples to oranges and try to make sense of a diverse slate of films from directors like David Cronenberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Sean Baker, Ali Abbasi, and many others.

Lily Gladstone, who won several Best Actress awards last year (but not the Oscar!) for her revolutionary turn in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” is the other American joining Gerwig. The actress, currently seen on FX/Hulu’s “Under the Bridge,” is returning to Cannes one year after Martin Scorsese and Apple Original Films brought “Flower Moon” to the French Riviera festival for its out-of-competition debut.

Michael Bay’s influence on the Transformers franchise is undeniable. Since the series’ debut with the 2007 film, Transformers, Bay’s involvement has sparked both praise and dispute among critics and fans. The 2017 film Transformers: The Last Knight, marked the end of his directorial contributions to the franchise.

The Transformers franchise

Subsequently, filmmakers like Travis Knight and Steven Caple Jr. have carried the torch forward with movies like Bumblebee and the 2023 film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Despite not directing the latter, Bay’s influence loomed large, as revealed by Caple Jr., who acknowledged his guidance and insight in shaping the 2023 film.

Steven Caple Jr. Highlighted Michael Bay’s Contribution to Rise of the Beasts

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, filmmaker Steven Caple Jr. reflected on seeking advice from Michael Bay and Travis Knight for the 2023 film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. He acknowledged the value of seeking guidance from those with prior experience.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was one of the most anticipated projects last year, resuming the adventurous journey of the Autobots. Given that the project featured loads of interesting fight sequences, it was given that the inspiration behind the same would have been iconic.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Film director Steven Caple Jr, who helmed Sylvester Stallone’s Creed II, used the sports drama movie as a base to work on the fighting scenes of the 2023 project. He even admitted to bringing the same stunt team he used on his previous project to yield great results.

Sylvester Stallone’s Creed II Contributed to Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Epic Fight Scenes

The Transformers franchise has managed to gain a strong fan following thanks to its Autobots and fighting sequences among other factors. The explosion-heavy sci-fi face-offs are what made fans more excited about its projects, with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts...

Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Gianni Capaldi, Laura Haddock, Brian McCardie, Vincent Cassel | Written by Paul Aniello, Koji Steven Sakai, Gianni Capaldi | Directed by Terry McDonough

Five years ago, a serial killer terrorized Chicago. Detective Dan Lawson was assigned to the case but couldn’t bring the killer to justice. It left him a badly damaged man, drinking on the job and obsessed with revenge. Doubly so because one of the victims was his own girlfriend whom he discovered, her head and limbs in the shape of a cross, her torso missing.

In Edinburgh, Detective Glen Boyd finds himself investigating a murder that looks to be the work of the same person. He reaches out to the Chicago Pd, who are only too happy to put Lawson on the next flight to Scotland. Fortunately, there weren’t any motherfucking snakes on this motherfucking plane.

Things, of course, don’t go well.

Known for movies like The Departed and The Fighter, Mark Wahlberg has been one of the Hollywood stars who are genuinely very particular when it comes to fitness. The actor has been actively working on himself since a young, age and has maintained a disciplined approach to his workout and diet regimen, sustaining it throughout his career in the film industry.

Mark Wahlberg in The Departed

Walkberg shared insight into his daily dietary habits in a day in a recent interview with Men’s Health. And his healthy and lavish meal plan has left fans arguing that only a Hollywood star with a $450 million net worth could be able to afford such an extravagant and pricey dietary regimen.

Mark Wahlberg Shared Insight into His Extravagant Diet Plan

Mark Wahlberg recently sat down with Men’s Health to discuss what he eats in a day. The actor shared that although he has had “worst eating habits,...

What the new generation might have missed about Anthony Hopkins is that before he charmed all the audiences as the MCU’s Odin, he was already stealing the show with his incredible performances, even scoring a couple of Oscars. But here’s the twist, while he’s over the moon about snagging those shiny Academy Awards, what really gets under his skin is what happens next. It’s not that he’s got beef with the award itself. It’s the whole glitz and glamor and the ceremony itself that just rubs him the wrong way.

Anthony Hopkins in a still from The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Why Anthony Hopkins Dislikes the Oscars So Much Despite Winning Twice

Anthony Hopkins in his impressive career has clinched the Academy Award on two separate occasions, once for his role in The Silence of the Lambs in 1991 and more recently in the last...

Academy Award-winning visionary filmmaker Kevin Costner directs New Line Cinema’s vast “Horizon: An American Saga” Chapters One and Two, a multi-faceted chronicle covering the Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West. A story of America too big for one film, this true cinematic event also stars Costner, who co-writes with Jon Baird (“The Explorers Guild”) and produces through his Territory Pictures.

In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic Westerns, “Horizon: An American Saga” explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner’s films will take audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.

It’s no wonder that giant studios in the film industry in modern times stick with a star that is guaranteed to give them the most return on their investment in a film project, and again, it’s no wonder why Mark Wahlberg is the top choice for many to be a part of a movie they create. Having one of the cleanest track records when it comes to commercial success in the business, his resume speaks volumes to these production houses.

Mark Wahlberg in a still from Transformers: The Last Knight

With the level of success that Sony’s video game adaptation of Uncharted achieved featuring the star as well as actor Tom Holland, it’s no wonder that a second film in the series was always on the table. And now, Wahlberg is tasked with growing a mustache, something that he cannot naturally accomplish, as the sequel of the 2022 film gets an update.

Following Shia Labeouf’s departure from the Transformers franchise, Mark Wahlberg assumed the lead role in the sci-fi action series, appearing in two films within the franchise. The actor has shared that the reason he chose to do the movies was because of his kids, as he believed that these films would be less adult-oriented compared to his other projects, and would potentially capture his children’s interest.

Mark Wahlberg in Transformers: Age of Extinction

However, the actor had to reconsider the idea of introducing his children to the films during their formative years due to the concern of them being exposed to inappropriate language.

Mark Wahlberg Did Not Want His Kids to Watch Transformers Films

The Transformers franchise is widely regarded as a children’s franchise due to its origins as a line of toys aimed at younger audiences, first introduced by Hasbro in the 1980s. Mark Wahlberg, who...

OpenAI has unveiled a generative artificial intelligence tool capable of creating hyper-realistic videos, marking the San Francisco startup’s first major encroachment onto Hollywood.

The system can seemingly produce videos of complex scenes with multiple characters, an array of different types of shots and mostly accurate details of subjects in relation to their backgrounds. A demonstration, rolled out Thursday, touted short videos the company said were generated in minutes in response to a text prompt of just a couple of sentences, though some had inconsistencies. It included a movie trailer of an astronaut traversing a desert planet and an animated scene of an expressive creature kneeling beside a melting red candle with shadows drifting in the background.

While similar AI video tools have been available, OpenAI’s system represents rapid growth of the tech that has the potential to undercut huge swaths of labor. It signals further mainstream adoption as...

Isabela Merced is one of the most sought-after young talents in Hollywood. The actress proved herself with projects such as Transformers: The Last Knight and Rosaline. Merced is starring in Madame Web, which recently hit theaters, and also has projects such as Superman: Legacy and Alien: Romulus in the pipeline.

Isabela Merced in Sweet Girl

Merced will also join the cast of HBO’s The Last of Us for season 2. In a recent interview, Merced spoke about her obsession with video games. The actress revealed her experience of playing The Last of Us Part II and made some lofty claims. As a result, fans are finding Merced’s comments hard to believe. Fans took to social media and here is how they reacted to Merced’s claims about The Last of Us Part II.

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2024 is going to be light on superhero movies (relatively speaking) but comic book cinema will be present on the big screen on Valentine's Day. Sony's latest "Spider-Man" spin-off movie "Madame Web" is hitting theaters, introducing several brand new spider-heroes into the ever-growing Marvel multiverse.

Following in the footsteps of movies like "Venom" and "Morbius," as well as this year's "Kraven the Hunter," Sony is once again making the most of the Marvel Comics characters it has the rights to in the larger "Spider-Man" franchise. Specifically, it sees Dakota Johnson bring Cassandra Web, aka Madame Webb, to life alongside an impressive supporting cast.

But is this a one-and-done? Or is the studio setting up more for the future? We're going to discuss the movie's post-credits scene situation in spoiler-free fashion. Seriously, we're not going to spoil anything. We're just here to arm you with information so you can be ready on opening weekend.

The "Jurassic World" franchise is simply too big to go extinct. We recently learned that not only is Universal Pictures developing a seventh entry in the long-running dinosaur franchise, but the movie is set to hit theaters next summer. Yes, assuming the release date holds, we'll be seated for a new blockbuster in which humans and dinos try to co-exist in just over a year. For the moment, the studio is remaining very tight-lipped about the film, which opens the door for us to speculate wildly. That's precisely what we're going to do, while not going too off the rails with unfounded theorizing.

Rather, as a self-proclaimed super-fan of the franchise, I am going to take you, dear reader, through the options that can reasonably be considered, broadly speaking, following 2022's "Jurassic World Dominion." We're going to go over each broad possibility, as well as the pros and cons of each approach.

Just like with almost every other 2024 film, I didn’t know much about The Tiger’s Apprentice. In fact, besides the fact that it had a tiger, I really didn’t know anything else about it. Therefore, I was surprised to see a cast boasting the likes of Henry Golding (The Gentlemen), Lucy Liu (Shazam! Fury of the Gods), Sandra Oh (Quiz Lady), and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once), as well as talented screenwriters like David Magee (The Little Mermaid) and Christopher Yost (Thor: Ragnarok). Director Raman Hui (Monster Hunt) was the ‘wildcard’ I was unfamiliar with, so overall, I held no expectations whatsoever.

The Tiger’s Apprentice follows the well-covered, formulaic path of a young protagonist discovering a family secret and bearing it against some sort of antagonist. In this particular case, Tom (Brandon Soo Hoo), a Chinese American boy living in San Francisco, is the latest in a...

Another day, another major casting announcement for The Last of Us season 2.

This time, Isabela Merced has joined the acclaimed HBO drama’s cast as Dina, a character known to fans from The Last of Us: Part II game.

“Dina is warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous and instantly lovable,” showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. “You can search forever for an actor who effortlessly embodies all of those things, or you can find Isabela Merced right away. We couldn’t be prouder to have her join our family.”

Merced is known for her roles in Transformers: The Last Knight and Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

She joins two other major cast additions that were announced by the production this week: Young Mazino (Beef) as Jesse, and Kaitlyn Dever (No One Will Save You) as Abby.

Tlou is based on the critically acclaimed PlayStation video game and takes place 20 years...

Last year, Hollywood took stock of the potential — and dangers — of generative artificial intelligence. As use of the human-mimicking chatbots evolved into a sticking point in the strikes, creators took to the courts, accusing AI firms of mass-scale copyright infringement after their works were allegedly used as training materials. In the backdrop of these legal volleys, a question stands out: Why haven’t any major studios sued to protect their intellectual property like other rights holders?

One answer involves the possibility that they’re still negotiating with AI companies, with the aim of striking a licensing deal. A grimmer scenario involves the potential that they want to harness the tools for themselves to cut labor costs. Another involves the possibility that they’re biding their time to compile evidence and keep an eye on how the other cases are progressing.

Studios could now have some of the proof they need to get off the sidelines,...

“The Last of Us” has found its Dina, with Isabela Merced joining Season 2 of the hit HBO series.

“Dina is warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous and instantly lovable,” said series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. “You can search forever for an actor who effortlessly embodies all of those things, or you can find Isabela Merced right away. We couldn’t be prouder to have her join our family.”

Merced is now the third new cast member announced in recent days, joining Kaitlyn Dever as well as “Beef” star Young Mazino.

Dina is described as “a free-wheeling spirit whose devotion to Ellie will be tested by the brutality of the world they inhabit.”

Merced has starred in a number of films in recent years, including “Rosaline” alongside Dever. Her other film credits include the title role in the live-action feature “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” as well...

"Transformers" has been a staple in pop culture for going on 40 years now. From the somewhat humble beginnings as a bunch of transforming toys turned popular cartoon series to eventually becoming a multi-billion-dollar film franchise, Optimus Prime and the gang have come a long way. Speaking of the movies, we now live in a world with seven live-action movies, as well as the animated one from the '80s, with even more on the way. That being the case, it might be a little tough for casual movie lovers to keep track of things. We're here to help.

We're going to go over the correct movie to watch the "Transformers" movies, either for those who simply want to watch them in the order they were released, or those who would prefer to watch them in chronological order. Either way, we've got you covered. We're also going to go over some...