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Every so often, a film’s premise lands on your desk that feels like a perfectly engineered B-movie setup, the kind that could either become a cult favorite or a cautionary tale. “A Breed Apart” barks loudly with that kind of energy right from the start. The core idea is deliciously simple: a collection of social media mavens, each chasing viral fame, are lured to a remote island.

Their host, a flamboyant fellow influencer, promises a high-stakes contest with the island itself as the grand prize. The catch? The island is teeming with some very un-photogenic, genetically agitated dogs. This isn’t your typical influencer retreat; it’s a creature feature with horror-comedy ambitions, a spiritual successor perhaps, in its wild-canine-chaos theme, to the 2006 film “The Breed,” though it charts its own distinct, and decidedly more over-the-top, territory.

You can almost feel the gleeful, schlocky intent, promising a particular brand...

When I was a young, stupid child, I assumed that the person who owned Cartoon Network must be awesome. A Willy Wonka figure, preferably minus the child murder, rolling around the office on a skateboard giggling at new clips of Johnny Bravo.

Now, I’m an old, sad, creaky man, and I know that almost all of the media I love exists despite the will of executives. They’re not trying to create good content that provides us a moment of joy and respite in this world. They’re the miserly warden of the jail all my favorite characters are trapped in, trying to calculate the absolute minimum daily rations that the Powerpuff Girls can live on.

David Zaslav, a man who would be best suited as the CEO of a gardening supply company that specializes in rakes you can step on, seems to have the Cartoon Network in his sights next.

Netflix is usually in the headlines for cancelling a bunch of shows, but today, the streaming giant has much better news—it’s dishing out renewals instead. During Netflix’s upfronts presentation, it was announced that Bridgerton has been renewed for seasons 5 and 6; that’s right, gentle reader, it’s a double renewal. It was also revealed that the upcoming fourth season will debut in 2026.

The fourth season of Bridgerton will center on Benedict (Luke Thompson), the bohemian second son of the Bridgerton brood. Unwilling to settle down like his brothers, his perspective changes when he encounters a captivating Lady in Silver (Yerin Ha) at his mother’s masquerade ball.

The Four Seasons, Tina Fey’s adaptation of Alan Alda’s 1981 film of the same name, is also returning for a second season. The first season stars Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Colman Domingo, and Marco Calvani...

While Peacock may be known for his huge slate of reality TV, each month the streamer drops off a wide selection of films every viewer can enjoy. And we’re here to list the best of the bunch.

From family-friendly flicks mixed to with some creepy thrillers that will keep you up at night, there’s nothing better than a good movie list to watch in your free time. Some of the films named below are ultimate classics, cinematic and cultural phenomenons, and others will prepare you upcoming spinoff projects.

Here’s our list of the seven best movies on Peacock this month.

Daniel Kaluuya in “Get Out” (Credit: Universal Pictures) “Get Out” (2017)

When Jordan’s Peele’s psychological horror film hit theaters in 2017, it took audiences by storm with its twisted themes that spotlighted the exploitation of Black people and Black culture, structural racism and police brutality. Peele’s directorial debut,...

Top Chef has been feeding us cravings, chaos, and kitchen showdowns for years, but honestly, nothing spices things up quite like a surprise from a celebrity guest judge. And no, I’m not referring to the food critics with ten forks in their coat pocket, I’m talking about the athletes, actors, random famous faces, and pop stars that show up to taste-test the fancy palettes of cuisine they probably can’t even pronounce.

Of course, some of them are food nerds who know their beurre blanc from their bearnaise, but others? Let’s just say they vibe, hoping there’s dessert (sounds like me). Then a few of them are way too serious, like they’re judging the Olympics too. And the remaining ones are just happy to be there and taste something that isn’t from craft services.

But one thing’s for sure, they all bring fun...

Timothée Chalamet Skips Coachella With Kylie(Photo Credit –Facebook/Instagram)

Timothee Chalamet’s Coachella no-show beside Kylie Jenner didn’t go unnoticed and it has kicked off a fresh round of whispers about trouble in their glam-packed romance. While Jenner strolled backstage with her daughter Stormi, the Oscar-nominated actor kept a noticeable distance, steering clear of the area where her ex, Travis Scott, had just lit up the stage. The reason isn’t just awkward ex vibes for Chalamet, it’s personal.

Tension Still Brewing Between Timothee Chalamet and Travis Scott

There has been a long-running tension brewing between the two men that’s been simmering since Scott dropped a pointed line in his 2023 track Meltdown, a lyrical jab that played off Chalamet’s role in Wonka.

According to RadarOnline, Scott rapped, “Chocolate AP and chocolate the Vs, got the Willy Wonka factory / Burn a athlete like it’s calories,...

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — unless you complain about it on social media. That’s what a disappointed group of MrBeast fans did when they realized a Sin City event advertised under his brand wasn’t going to happen, and they were each out $1,000.

Avid followers of the world’s most-subscribed YouTube star, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, forked over that sum for a three-night “MrBeast Experience” at the Las Vegas hotel casino Resorts World, expecting special games and a chance to win $10,000 from the creator, known...

Well! It’s happy news for all Johnny Depp fans as the Hollywood icon is all set to make his big screen comeback with his brand-new movie titled Day Drinker. The 61-year-old actor can easily be one of the most prominent figures in the acting business, with movies that have earned billions at the box office.

However, just like any other celebrity, he was also not immune to controversies, the most significant of which was his highly publicized legal battle with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. While this trial got its own place on Netflix, the actor was pretty much absent from the acting scene.

Now, after years of his personal life dominating the headlines, fans are absolutely thrilled to see him step back into the spotlight for what promises to be a brilliant cinematic experience.

Not just Depp, but this movie also features some of the most well-known faces from the industry,...

Timothée Chalamet has become a very big deal over the last decade or so. With two Academy Award nominations and an ever-expanding list of excellent movies under his belt, the actor has flaunted his talent in a vast array of roles that range from playing Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown" (2024) to starring as Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" movies and following Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp in portraying eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka in "Wonka" (2023). That's a lot, especially from a young actor who seems destined to turn in great roles for many decades to come.

Any one of Chalamet's best movies is a great way for a movie fan to spend a couple of hours glued to their seat. However, few prolific actors can maintain a perfect win record throughout their career, and even one as wildly successful as Chalamet has a few less than beloved films in his CV.

Few shows can withstand massive changes in their casts from season to season, yet Doctor Who has always been an exception to the rule. Since its earliest seasons on BBC, the show has featured remarkable turnover, but there was some hope a move to Disney would help us get a multi-season companion for the first time in years. However, with Ncuti Gatwa still in the lead role, there’s nothing to fear. His unbelievably fun performances continue to showcase his talent, and new companion Varada Sethu proves a perfect match for his style. The two reach the chemistry that Gatwa and Millie Gibbons reached last season, and Doctor Who continues to shine through the first two episodes.

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For Nurse Belinda Chandra (Sethu), her job and roommates make for a boring life. While she enjoys helping people in need,...

In what sounds like a joke on Apple TV's The Studio, Hershey's Chocolate is getting a movie—or at least its founders are. In a world filled with titles like The Lego Movie, Barbie, and A Minecraft Movie, it certainly does seem like anything can be a feature-length film. Even still, the idea of a movie based around a chocolate company's founding seemed odd, even though it shouldn't be, given that there are three movies based on the character Willy Wonka. Yet, Hershey is coming to a theater soon, not just in the concessions one buys before the movie.

Variety reports that Mean Girls and Freaky Friday director Mark Waters has signed on to direct Hershey, starring Alexandra Daddario and Finn Wittrock. The movie will follow the life of Milton Hershey (Wittrock) and his wife Kitty (Daddario) as they create the iconic chocolate brand and the various philanthropic endeavors by the couple,...

Did Jim Carrey lose a lot of roles to Johnny Depp?(Photo Credit –Facebook/Instagram)

It started way back in 1990. Jim Carrey was still carving out a name in comedy clubs and sketch shows. But even then, he was already circling big-screen dreams. According to Vulture, he was in the running to play Edward in Edward Scissorhands. So were Tom Cruise and Robert Downey Jr. But Tim Burton had other plans. He handed the blades to Johnny Depp, and launched a cinematic bromance that would span decades.

Depp crushed it. The film became a cult classic. And Burton? He stuck with his new favorite muse. Over the next two decades, Depp starred in Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Sweeney Todd, Corpse Bride, and more Burton fever dreams. Meanwhile, Carrey watched from the sidelines… until 1994 hit like a supercharged comedy cannon.

That year, Carrey went from “that guy on In Living Color...

The Mole producer Eureka Productions is staffing up.

The Fremantle-backed company, which is also behind series such as Fox’s Farmer Wants a Wife and Netflix’s upcoming Willy Wonka series The Golden Ticket, has named Sonya Wilkes as Chief Content Officer.

Split between the company’s L.A. and Sydney offices, Wilkes previously was an executive producer at Beyond Productions. She co-created Pooch Perfect, the Australian series that ran for one season on ABC hosted by Rebel Wilson, and exec produced Peacock dating show Love Undercover.

She reports to CEO Rikkie Proost, who was promoted this year from Chief Creative Officer as part of a move that saw founders Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin create a new business – Eureka Studios – separate to the Fremantle-owned Eureka Productions.

Before Beyond, Wilkes was Head of Unscripted for Seven Studios, the production arm of the Australian commercial broadcaster, and Head of Program Development at the network.

MrBeast wants to bring his business beyond YouTube, and he is furthering that plan by connecting his ventures. One recent example is a sweepstakes that will reward 50 fans by turning Feastables bars into Beast Games entries.

Per the promotion’s official homepage, Feastables buyers can enter the contest by uploading a photo of their receipt. Each unit purchased is good for one entry into the content, except for Feastables’ new peanut butter cups. Buyers who pick up the new confection will get two entries for each purchase.

The unique Beast Games casting call is more than just a fun diversion for MrBeast’s fans — its also a sign of the increasing synergy among the creator’s expanding business interests. Feastables has been a potent asset for MrBeast since its introduction in 2022. The initial launch was tied into a MrBeast video through a contest that rewarded buyers who found Willy Wonka...

Willy Wonk & the Chocolate Factorywill always be an in-demand classic, and it recently topped Tubi's streaming chart. In February, it was revealed that the streaming service. It officially joined the free streaming site early in March and instantly rose to the top of its chart. On March 17, 2025, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory claimed the No. 1 spot in the United States and held its place until March 21, when it fell just slightly to No. 2. It's currently still in the top 10, bringing a feeling of much-needed nostalgia for free to fans of the best Roald Dahl adaptation. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is based on Dahl's 1964 novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The story was inspired by his early childhood experience with chocolate companies.

Starring Gene Wilder, the film was released on June 6, 1971, by Paramount Pictures. The plot follows Willy Wonka, the ultimate candy man, who prompts a worldwide frenzy...

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When it comes to Lex Luthor, DC Comics fans will always have their preferences. Many adored the quirky portrayal by the late Gene Hackman. Others gravitated towards the more serious ones, like Michael Rosenbaum from Smallville and Michael Cudlitz from Superman & Lois.

The most polarizing one, however, was Jesse Eisenberg's Lex from Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Some viewers felt he was too eccentric, coming off a bit like Willy Wonka. Coincidentally, that Zack Snyder Dceu film had another actor who would have been a perfect Lex. A Neo-Western from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival proves that Scoot McNair was gravely miscast in the minor role he was given.

Who Did Scoot McNairy Play In the Dceu?...

All You Need To Know About The Female-Led Sherlock Holmes Adaptation ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective Sherlock Holmes has fans almost everywhere. The original stories have been adapted in several forms in the media over the years. From authors picking and putting the characters in new stories to creators imagining gender-reversed characters, the media consistently reinvented Sherlock Holmes.

To those lamenting the lack of female presence in Holmes’ lives, let me take you to the past! In a rare collaboration with Hulu Japan, HBO Asia came on board to create a female-led adaptation of the fan-favorite sleuth. The 2018 show Miss Sherlock features a female Sherlock Holmes, a female John Watson, and even a female Moriarty!

What sets this Japanese adaptation of Sherlock Holmes stories apart from the rest is undoubtedly the female-led cast. But apart from that, we see that Sara “Sherlock” Shelly Futaba,...

Here’s All You Need To Know About The Italian Counterpart Of Netflix’s The Crown ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Netflix has had delectable historical fiction dramas from the Western part of the world. The European content, apart from the British dramas, however, often goes undetected by the larger audience unless there is massive virality attached to it. Netflix Italian originals like The Law According to Lidia Poët are some of the underrated gems. While The Crown still has its hold strong, the Ott giant has seemingly released a new historical drama from the lands of Italy. This show is a Netflix Italy original titled The Leopard. It was released on Netflix on March 5, and there is seemingly less chatter for a show of this caliber.

What Is The Story Of Netflix’s The Leopard?

Netflix‘s The Leopard is adapted from a novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. The novel...

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Who hasn’t watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory growing up? Even for the younger generation, a prequel to the iconic film titled Wonka was released in 2023, starring Timothee Chalamet. Willy Wonka has been an incredibly interesting character for people across ages and formats.

Netflix is making use of the same love and nostalgia and are casting for a Willy Wonka-inspired reality show that will be a survival competition just like the one in the Johnny Depp starrer movie. The show is in early stages and applications are open. Here’s what we know about the upcoming series.

The Golden Ticket: Netflix Casting For A Willy Wonka-Inspired Reality Show

The Golden Ticket is a chance for a few lucky contestants to “step into the whimsical wonderland” and that is only possible with the coveted golden ticket in their hands. It is described as...

Netflix is looking for contestants for an upcoming Willy Wonka-inspired series called The Golden Ticket. Those interested are invited to apply online for the chance to "step inside" the fabled factory.

The Golden Ticket will see a group of lucky contestants given the chance to visit the wonderland of Roald Dahl's original 1964 novel,Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by getting their hands on a coveted golden ticket. A filming location and premiere date for The Golden Ticket has yet to be announced, but the competition series is currently accepting applicants. Wonka fans who are 18 years and older and United States residents are encouraged to apply on Netflix's website to compete in the "immersive factory" for a "huge" prize.

Netflix teased the obstacles contestants will face. "To achieve sweet success in this high-stakes social experiment, players will have to adapt and strategize, as a golden ticket only gets you so far,...

Netflix has moved closer to opening the doors to the chocolate factory after confirming it has greenlit The Golden Ticket, a reality competition series inspired by Willy Wonka.

This comes nine months after Deadline revealed that Eureka Productions, the Fremantle-owned company behind series including The Mole and Fox’s The Floor, won a bake-off for the rights to produce the series.

The Golden Ticket has now begun casting for contestants. It comes after Netflix acquired the rights to the Roald Dahl Company in 2021 and marks the first Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-inspired series.

Per the logline, lucky contestants will have the chance to enter Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, but there’s a catch—only players who find a coveted golden ticket will gain entry to the factory. But a golden ticket doesn’t guarantee a sweet ride once the gates open; only those who can adapt, strategize, and...

Calling all gum chewers, TV addicts and previously bedridden grandparents: Now’s your time to shine.

Netflix has ordered The Golden Ticket, an upcoming competition series inspired by Roald Dahl’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the “beloved and unpredictable universe” of Willy Wonka, the streamer announced Thursday.

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Much like in Dahl’s source material,...

Netflix has ordered a new reality competition series inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The series, The Golden Ticket, will combine elements of strategy, adventure and social dynamics, as contestants seek to gain entry to a “retro-futuristic” chocolate factory (via a golden ticket, of course) and then try to make it through all the challenges they will encounter.

Eureka Productions (The Mole, Dating Around, TwentySomethings Austin) is producing the series for Netflix.

The show will be the first project inspired by the world of Willy Wonka since Netflix acquired the Dahl intellectual property in 2021. Dahl’s other books include Matilda, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, James and the Giant Peach, and The Bfg, among many others. Until now, however, the streamer had not adapted arguably his most famous work for any film or TV projects (Warner Bros. released a Wonka film in 2023 that pre-dated the Netflix...

Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about the decision not to use an intimacy coordinator while filming sex scenes with Timothée Chalamet in A24's Marty Supreme, a ping-pong movie that is directed by Josh Safdie. The Oscar-winning actress told Vanity Fair that there is "a lot of sex" in the seemingly steamy sports movie, but having acted out intimate scenes many times during her long and successful career in the industry, she didn't feel the need for extra assistance when it came to getting physical with her co-star. She admitted that she would feel "stifled" by the input.

"We said, 'I think we're good. You can step a little bit back. I don't know how it is for kids who are starting out, but… if someone is like, 'Okay, and then he's going to put his hand here.' I would feel, as an artist, very stifled by that."

Paltrow...

In the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory text, the eccentric Willy Wonka discovered Oompa Loompas and invited them to live and work at his wondrous chocolate factory. The three film adaptations of Roald Dahl's children's novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, introduced the Oompa Loompas to viewers differently. In 1971, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory revealed them to be smaller than average humanoid creatures with orange skin and cartoonish features. Tim Burton's 2005 adaptation of the story depicted them as identical workers — all played by actor Deep Roy — dressed in flashy clothes. The 2023 prequel Wonka follows the visual style of the 1971 film, with a single orange Oompa Loompa played by Hugh Grant. All three versions depict them as happy in their work, and the factory as a kind of fairytale kingdom where they can live in safety.

However, that dreamy portrayal was far from the truth. Even in...

Johnny Depp might have been one of the most incredible actors to come out of the past few decades in Hollywood, but the actor had his own struggles dealing with fame, as the case with most actors that rise to prominence. However, Depp revealed exactly how paranoid he got on the set of Edward Scissorhands, his brilliant fantasy film directed by Tim Burton.

Edward Scissorhands || Credit: 20th Century Fox

In an interview, Johnny Depp revealed what he felt like on the set of Edward Scissorhands, one of his many star-making roles that put the actor on the map. The actor revealed that he actually doubted his own abilities and felt very paranoid by how Tim Burton was treating him.

Johnny Depp thought he was ‘blowing it’ on the set of Edward Scissorhands A still from Edward Scissorhands || Credit: 20th Century Fox.

Johnny Depp revealed that he actually felt that he...

As most schoolchildren know, the novels of Roald Dahl are whimsical, delightful, and full of spite. Dahl's stories were rarely sentimental screeds about the magic of childhood, angling instead to describe how horrible kids have it. In most of Dahl's novels, adults are depicted as horrid and abusive, screaming at children and often physically harming them, all while the children live in poverty and destitution. Kids are only free once they stand up to the evil adults in their lives and find a way out of their miserable, Dickensian surroundings. 

The films based on the works of Roald Dahl rarely capture the author's impeccable sense of childhood misery. The films, often made by American studios, tend to skew more traditionally "Hollywood," giving them happier endings, more action-packed scenes, and fewer moments of gentle, unusual whimsy. Naturally, Dahl disliked the films based on his books, mostly stemming from his overwhelming...

While Johnny Depp and Timothée Chalamet tried with varying degrees of success, neither actor was able to step out from the shadow of the late, great Gene Wilder when playing Willy Wonka. That's not a knock on their performances, but rather a testament to how iconic Wilder's role in Mel Stuart's "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" remains to this day. It's also a role that the actor took very seriously, though he wouldn't have accepted the gig if one of his demands wasn't met.

Wilder put a lot of thought into playing Wonka, providing input on everything from his character's costume to elevating scenes. Regarding the latter, he told the 92nd Street Y, New York that he agreed to play Wonka on the condition that the chocolate factory owner performed some impressive gymnastics during his introductory scene, as opposed to the original plan, which portrayed him as slow and frail.

As the fallout from Donald Trump’s clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to stun the world, “Saturday Night Live” gave its own spin on the global disaster. “SNL” opened this weekend’s show — its first since the “SNL50” special — by featuring Trump (played as usual by James Austin Johnson) and vice president Jd Vance (Bowen Yang) chastising Zelenskyy (Mikey Day).

But then came unelected Doge master Elon Musk, as played by “SNL” alum Mike Myers. This repped Myers’ first appearance on a regular “SNL” episode since December 2015, although he appeared on the recent “SNL50” special in a reprise of his “Coffee Talk” Linda Richman character. He also popped in for the goodbyes at the end of the show to make a statement with his t-shirt.

The sketch opened with a tongue-in-cheek voice over: “Yesterday, President Trump hosted Ukrainian president Zelenskyy at the White House, and it went really,...

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This March, Tubi is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the brilliant comedy-drama series Loudermilk to the beloved sci-fi drama series Timeless. However, for this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Tubi in the next month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the five best movies coming to Tubi in March 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (March 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92% Credit – Warner Bros.

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is a musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart from a screenplay by Roald Dahl. Based on Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the 1971 film follows Charlie, a poor young boy who gets a chance to explore a famous but mysterious chocolate factory run by the eccentric Willy Wonka.

Gene Wilder's impressive career boasts starring roles in Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, and The Little Prince. He was also iconic in the cult classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, soon streaming on Tubi.

Tubi will stream Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory for free starting Mar. 1. The 1971 movie adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is now a beloved classic, all thanks to Gene Wilder's version of the main antagonist. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was a box office disappointment when it was released, grossing $4 million against its $3 million budget; interest for the film waned until the 1980s, when repeated TV broadcasts fueled a resurgence. The film made a successful comeback in 1996, earning $21 million from its 25th anniversary theatrical re-release.

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‘Tis the season to be jolly because it’s awards season, but can these actors be jolly? Well, for starters, they have spent decades in the acting business, building a reputation and a name that has now become global and synonymous with Hollywood. And yet, after all this, no Oscar! How can that be?

Thus, here is a list of actors who have never won an Oscar despite having such strong repertoires. Some names will definitely be a shocker!

1. Tom Cruise Tom Cruise as Major William Cage in Edge of Tomorrow. [Credit: Warner Bros.]

Everyone knows about the long-standing feud between Tom Cruise and the Golden Globes, but what is it with him and the Oscars? Despite being a global superstar and one of the most recognizable names when it comes to Hollywood, he has yet to claim the gold. Three nominations, yet no win. It really makes one wonder, what...

On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver drew parallels between Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to the ill-fated and shoddy Willy Wonka immersive experience in the U.K., which quickly became a viral sensation as the largest event ripoff/mishap since the Fyre Festival.

Oliver began the episode by criticizing the newly formed contracted organization as having “no idea what they’re doing,” pointing to an example where head Elon Musk mistakenly stated that its haphazard slashing of federal spending has resulted in $55 billion in total estimated savings.

Following the erroneous announcement, reporters uncovered a flurry of caveats and calculations that led to the oversight and inflated the number. As NPR estimated, the savings actually amounted closer to $2 billion, which Oliver quipped was “a lot of numbers away” from the originally touted figure.

“In fact, there hasn’t been such a stark disconnect between marketing and reality since it...

It is a very cold February night in Berlin. As the snow falls and attendees of the Berlin Film Festival bundle up, Timothée Chalamet, walking the red carpet for a special screening of “A Complete Unknown,” looks utterly unbothered. Chalamet is taking yet another big fashion swing by wearing a cotton candy pink hoodie designed by Chrome Hearts along with pink sweatpants and pink shoes — as if he’s channeling a Care Bear, or the rose-colored Pac-Man ghost. All his fans scream and tremble as he takes selfies with him.

And then, when he’s signed practically every autograph, Chalamet, 29, reminds the crowd that he’s an A-list movie star. He strips off the hoodie and stands in the freezing cold in a matching pink tank top. Yes, this is a leading-man-from-the-’90s move, and the crowd goes even wilder. The entire scene is electric, and it caps off one...

Hollywood loves its traditions. From over-the-top holiday parties to ultra-exclusive New Year’s Eve bashes, celebrities know how to celebrate in style. But some stars take their holiday cheer to the next level with unique and unforgettable traditions, ones that have fans talking year after year.

Enter Tom Cruise and his legendary Christmas coconut cake. If you’ve spent any time scrolling through celebrity interviews in December, you’ve probably heard about this confection.

Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom | Credits: Paramount Pictures

But while Cruise’s cake is the ultimate A-list holiday flex, it’s not the only heartwarming celebrity holiday tradition. Steven Spielberg and Ke Huy Quan have something even sweeter with no sugar required.

Steven Spielberg and Ke Huy Quan’s unbreakable bond Ke Huy Quan as Data in a still from The Goonies | Credits: Warner Bros.

Forget fruitcake and festive feasts,...

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

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At the end of 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Gene Wilder’s grinning candy mogul reminds Charlie Bucket, the wide-eyed naif who’s about to inherit his enterprise, of a mythical creature: “Don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted.” What happened to him? “He lived happily ever after,” Wilder-as-Wonka says, bringing the boy into his arms for a hug.

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Remember back in February 2024 when that unlicensed Willy Wonka "experience" in Glasgow brought Scottish children to tears and the internet to tears of laughter? Well, it seems horror fans have been treated to a similar entertainment rug pull with Insidious: The Further You Fear. The show, which was billed as a terrifying, a live immersive horror experience based on the Insidious film franchise, has been canceled after just a few performances.

The show debuted on January 18th in Lafayette, Arkansas and immediately began to draw the ire of audiences that felt duped by the theatrical bait and switch. According to the show's website (which is still active), Fyf is "a ground-breaking, spine-chilling live show" and "is not for those who are easily rattled. It’s created and designed to keep you on the edge of your seat. You, the audience, will play an integral character in the chilling story as...

Certain actors receive their breakout roles quite early in their film careers and go on to become household names. For example, stars like Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Leonardo DiCaprio made an impact on the industry quite quickly and have gone on to become well-respected actors. As such, it seems that in order to make it in the movie business, actors must keep on pushing.

However, some actors make one hit movie and step away from the spotlight for good. While this typically happens with child stars, a lot of adult actors have moved onto greener pastures after appearing in a film. As such, some of the industry's biggest stars have now built unexpected lives for themselves.

A Delightful Little Boy Left the World of Chocolate to Pursue His Love of Animals Peter Ostrum

Adapted from Roald Dahl's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory introduced audiences to the ever-lovable Charlie Bucket.

was Timothée Chalamet literally just chosen to play Wonka? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Well, it turns out Lil Timmy Tim (as his fans lovingly call him) had already won over director Paul King long before the cameras rolled. It all goes back to Chalamet’s viral high school rap videos, which showed off his unexpected triple-threat talent. Forget the traditional audition process; for King, casting Chalamet was a no-brainer.

“I knew from stanning for Timmy Chalamet that he could sing and dance really well,” King shared in an interview with Rolling Stone. Chalamet’s high school musical performances, which were captured on YouTube and amassed hundreds of thousands of views, proved to King that the actor could pull off a musical role with ease. King didn’t even think twice: “It was a straight offer because he’s great and he was the only person in my mind who could do it.

The Bob Dylan song choices Timothée Chalamet picked for his “Saturday Night Live” musical appearance were… well, completely unknown to most of the viewing audience. The actor’s dip into more obscure choices delighted many Dylanologists who tuned in, even as his picks defied expectations that he would recreate songs he performed as Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” which turned out to be the furthest thing from his mind.

In his opening monolog as host, Chalamet signaled that viewers would be surprised by the choices during his musical segment. “You might not know the Bob Dylan songs I’m performing, but they’re my personal favorites,” he told the audience. “I’m so grateful ‘Saturday Night Live’ is still doing weird stuff like this 50 years in. They’re either really nice for letting me do this or incredibly mean and this is all a big prank.”

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Timothée Chalamet just can’t catch a break during awards season.

The “Dune” and “A Complete Unknown” star devoted part of his “Saturday Night Live” monologue to lamenting the fact that he seems to keep losing at major awards shows.

“It’s an enormous honor going to these award shows. It’s such a great experience,” Chalamet said. “But I just keep losing. And each time, it gets harder to pretend it doesn’t sting.” A montage of Chalamet’s disappointed face at past Golden Globes and Academy Awards ceremonies followed.

Chalamet’s appearance on the show comes comes less than a week after he received an Academy Award nomination for best actor for his portrayal of music icon Bob Dylan in the biopic “A Complete Unknown.” It marks the second Oscar nod of Chalamet’s career, as he was previously nominated in the same category for the film “Call Me by Your Name.

Timothee Chalamet is pulling double duty as both the host and musical guest for the January 25 episode of Saturday Night Live.

While the 29-year-old Dune star has hosted the beloved late-night show twice already, this marks the first time that he’ll be there specifically to perform music.

Of course, fans know that he’s more than capable of holding a tune. In the last two years, he starred in the musical Wonka, telling the origin story of Willy Wonka through song, and in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. The latter performance recently earned him an Oscar nomination.

Obviously, he’s no stranger to singing for an audience.

In fact, this won’t even be the first time that Timothee has shown off his musical skills on SNL. While hosting the show, he has performed in several skits that required him to show off his musical abilities as...

Timothée Chalamet is getting ready to return to Saturday Night Live — and he’s bringing his look-alikes with him.

In the new promo for Chalamet’s upcoming hosting gig, the Complete Unknown actor seeks assistance for his first time leading the comedy-sketch series as both its host and musical guest.

“I’ve never done this before. I’m having to be SNL host and musical guest in the same week. So, it’s a lot of work and I want to focus on the songs. So, I brought in some help to cover with all the hosting duties,” Chalamet said before four look-alikes show up dressed as Willy Wonka, Bob Dylan and more.

Chalamet continued: “Stuff like meeting with the writers or working on my monologue. And of course, you got to listen to Mikey Day brag about hosting Is It Cake?”

The Oscar-nominated actor then jokes that he has...

As Dave Chappelle would put it, technically, Noel Fielding never quit his AppleTV+ period comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin — he’s just several weeks late for work.

The surrealist comic Fielding has made a career out of being hard-to-pin-down creatively, but, as the hundreds of cast and crew members from Dick Turpin found out recently, the Mighty Boosh and The Great British Baking Show star’s schedule is as inscrutable as his characters. As the title suggests, Dick Turpin told the hyperbolically fictionalized story of the real Victorian-era highwayman by the same name, with Fielding and his talent for over-the-top eccentricities playing the romantic rogue.

After a generally well-received first season, AppleTV+ and Big Talk studios began shooting Season Two late last year, completing an estimated three-quarters of the planned filming before taking a break for the Christmas holiday. However, once the Dick Turpin team returned to set following the festivities,...

David Lynch revolutionized cinema — and now, Hollywood is paying tribute to the legendary auteur, who died Thursday at the age of 78.

Lynch made his feature debut in 1977 with “Eraserhead,” and his expansive career included features “Mulholland Drive,” “Dune,” and “Blue Velvet,” as well as iconic series “Twin Peaks.” Lynch’s family confirmed on social media that he died at age 78.

“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time,” the statement reads. “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”

Lynch announced in August 2024 that he was diagnosed with emphysema. However, he told...

Hollywood is mourning the death of visionary filmmaker David Lynch, with friends, fans and frequent collaborators paying tribute to his immense legacy.

Kyle MacLachlan, who played FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper on Lynch’s Twin Peaks and also starred in Lynch films like Blue Velvet and Dune, said on Instagram: “Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie. He clearly saw something in me that even I didn’t recognize. I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision.”

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Exclusive: David Lynch had a great knack for discovering leading-lady talent, actresses who would ascend to bigger heights. One of those is Lara Flynn Boyle, who played the role of Donna Hayward in Lynch’s early 1990s ABC series Twin Peaks.

“There goes the true Willy Wonka of filmmaking,” the actress said in a statement to Deadline on Thursday following Lynch’s death at age 78. “I feel like I got the golden ticket getting a chance to work with him. He will be greatly missed.”

The arrival of Boyle was declared in an October 1990 Rolling Stone cover she shared with fellow Twin Peaks actress Sherilynn Fenn and Mädchen Amick that heralded “The Women of Twin Peaks.”

Related: ‘Twin Peaks’ Star Kyle MacLachlan Remembers David Lynch: “He Understood That Questions Are The Drive That Make Us Who We Are”

Boyle’s Donna was the fierce, straight arrow in a Northwest town...

The 2023 film Wonka has been a hit with critics and families. As a prequel to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka stars Timothée Chalamet as a young version of the titular character. Throughout the film, Willy Wonka goes from a dreamer full of ideas to being the chocolate maker that audiences know and love. It makes for a hearfelt homage to the original movie, and particularly to Gene Wilder's pitch-perfect embodiment of the character.

People who loved Wonka's heartfelt story, whimsical sense of adventure, splendid visuals, and inclusion of musical numbers can find other related films. From live-action remakes like The Little Mermaid and Alice in Wonderland to beloved family features like Fantastic Mr. Fox and Paddington 2, there are numerous movies Wonka fans can watch next, or pair with the movie as a double bill.

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It's been more than a year since Hugh Grant played Lofty the Oompa-Loompa in the musical fantasy Wonka. However, the actor still finds himself haunted by comments he made about the movie during its press tour.

In an interview with Variety, Grant explained that comments made in jest are often taken out of context and reported as fact. "Everyone said, 'Yes, we loved it. We loved it. We loved it," the actor recalled, referring to when the cast of Wonka was asked if they enjoyed making the movie during the press tour. "And when they got to me, just for a comedy moment at the end, I said, 'I hated it.'"

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