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The Blade reboot could be led by the director of another franchise with a badass lead character as the ill-fated Marvel Cinematic Universe looks to get back on track. Reports claim John Wick franchise helmer Chad Stahelski is the latest filmmaker to take the reins of the long-gestating blockbuster.

According to Hollywood scooper Jeff Sneider, Marvel has enlisted Stahelski to become the Blade reboot's third director since its 2019 announcement. Michael Green and Eric Pearson penned the latest draft of the film, with Stahelski tapped to direct as he's set to helm the Henry Cavill-led Highlander reboot and potentially John Wick 5 at Lionsgate.

Stahelski was reportedly chosen after Marvel passed on another director to lead Blade 4. Cary Fukunaga, who directed the most recent James Bond entry, No Time to Die, was reportedly in line for the job late last year. However, Sneider claims Fukunaga's reputation may have cost him the job.

As soon as you hear their celestial harmonies, you need to find them.

If you happened to be looking for them on a cold afternoon in February 2024, you would have found the band of four siblings sitting in the Rolling Stone offices, strumming acoustic guitars. Their layered voices reverberated against the glass walls, completely transforming the space into an ethereal stage of their own. With each note, they instantly captivated anyone who walked by. They were introducing themselves as Infinity Song — and they were about to have a banner year.

Now that J Balvin has made his mark in Japanese animation, after starring in Crunchyroll’s hit anime series “Solo Leveling,” TheWrap thought it’d be a good idea to list all the Hollywood stars who’ve also lent their voices to the genre.

It already takes a lot of training and focus to be an actor, but one must unlock a new skill in the craft when it comes to voice acting, especially when it comes to anime. And now that anime has risen in popularity, more and more stars are carving out their lane in the industry as voice actors.

All the actors listed voiced roles for the English dub versions of these shows and films, many of which you’ll recognize right off the bat. Here are 17 celebrities who rocked the mic as anime characters.

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The Blade reboot's development remains in the balance following behind-the-scenes issues and the departure of multiple directors. As star Mahershala Ali hopes for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Blade remake to get off the ground, he's reunited with one of the departed directors for an upcoming project.

According to Deadline, Ali has signed on for the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, which has been written and will be directed by former Blade reboot helmer Bassam Tariq. Details about Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother are being kept under wraps, with Tariq producting the movie alongside Two & Two Pictures' Lucan Toh and Babak Anvari.

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Black Panther franchise star Michael B. Jordan has his say on the many delays affecting the Blade remake.

A two-time Oscar winner for his performances in Moonlight and Green Book,...

Edward Berger, hot from his double-whammy Best Film and Outstanding British Film wins for Conclave at the Ee BAFTA Film Awards, wanted to stop by the Searchlight after-party at Soho House’s Greek Street to laud Rising Star winner David Jonsson.

“He’s not a show-off,” an impressed Berger tells me after greeting Jonsson.

“[It] tells you a lot. Feet on the ground, incredibly laid back and I wanted to congratulate him,” Berger adds as he watches the Rye Lane and Alien: Romulus actor being feted by a group that included Olivia Homan, his agent at United Talent, and Ellie Norton his publicist at Track Publicity.

Berger notes that he was taken by a comment Jonsson made during his acceptance speech.

“Star? I don’t know, but rising, I guess,” was the Jonsson line that Berger favored.

David Jonsson with his BAFTA mask. Baz Bamigboye/Deadline

“I liked his humility,” the filmmaker tells me.

The Blade reboot continues to be the center of speculation as constant delays and creative changes keep sparking rumors that the Marvel Cinematic Universe film may never see the light of day. However, MCU star Michael B. Jordan believes the anticipated remake will overcome its "tough" situation and make it to theaters.

During an interview with GQ, Jordan addressed the hold-ups with the Blade reboot, which doesn't have a release window as Marvel tries to sift through its behind-the-scenes chaos. Amid the pessimism surrounding Blade, Jordan believes things will smooth over, stating how difficult it is to launch a new franchise and his eagerness to see the film. "Launching any franchise, it’s tough," he said. "I hope it gets together. I want to see a Blade movie, you know what I’m saying? The Blade franchise was everything."

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Danielle Deadwyler almost reached the Oscar circle in 2023 with her extraordinary performance as a grieving mother in “Till.” But it was one of those tough-sit dramas that just wasn’t seen by enough people. This time, Netflix is behind her next likely awards contender, “The Piano Lesson”. The film is the third Denzel Washington-produced August Wilson adaptation after “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” — and arguably the best so far.

Directed by Malcolm Washington in his debut, the movie is set in Pittsburgh (per usual) and co-stars John David Washington as the brother who urgently tries to persuade his sister Berniece (Deadwyler) to sell their family inheritance, a giant piano engraved with the faces of their ancestors, and Samuel L. Jackson as their bemused uncle, watching and commenting on the proceedings.

All are superb, but Deadwyler stands out, not only for her powerful female energy among all the men in the house,...

It’s a Friday afternoon in Middleburg, Virginia. Clarence Maclin has just flown in to participate in a conversation celebrating the following day, during which he will receive the Impact Award along with his co-star Colman Domingo. Immediately after, he’s flying to L.A. to attend the exclusive Academy Museum gala. As a person who grew up in the tough streets of New York City, being in the same space as A-listers such as Demi Moore, Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry and Sheryl Lee Ralph (all of which he took selfies with) can bring some understandable “imposter syndrome.”

Quite an outcome for someone who was incarcerated for 10 years and is now garnering Oscar buzz for his powerhouse performance in “Sing Sing” — which he also co-wrote.

Maclin’s journey to Hollywood involves transformation, resilience and storytelling. After serving over a decade in prison, Maclin co-wrote and stars in Greg Kwedar’s powerful “Sing Sing,...

Marvel Studios’ troubled Blade reboot won’t be arriving late next year, as its November 2025 slot is taken by Predator: Badlands.

Marvel Studios’ Blade will not be coming out on November 7th 2025. If you’ve been following the development woes of this particular project, that news won’t come as a surprise to you given that the above date is little more than a year away – and as yet, the film doesn’t officially have a director. For all we know, it doesn’t even have a finished script.

Back in September we covered a story that stated The Harder They Fall director Jeymes Samuel was in line for the director’s chair, a move which would have seen the filmmaker become the project’s third director following the departures of Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange. Not long after however, Samuels debunked that report from World Of Reel, stating that...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot of Blade has had a long, rough ride through the development process, and as of right now it doesn’t even have a director attached. So there probably weren’t many Marvel fans who were expecting the movie to stick with its November 7, 2025 release date – and therefore, few will be surprised or disappointed to hear that Blade has indeed been bumped out of 2025. Deadline reports that Disney will be releasing 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands on November 7, 2025 instead of Marvel’s vampire slayer movie.

The fact that there was going to be a Blade reboot as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring Mashershala Ali in the title role, came as a huge surprise when the announcement was made at the San Diego Comic-Con back in July of 2019… but we’ve passed the five year anniversary of that announcement, and there’s still no sign...

Sorry, Blade fans, but it's going to be a while before you see Mahershala Ali trying to ice-skate uphill. Disney has just struck the upcoming superhero reboot with some more bad news.

Per Deadline, Marvel Studios has removed Blade from its upcoming release slate, effectively delaying the long-gestating reboot indefinitely. It was previously set to hit theaters on Nov. 7, 2025, as part of Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In its place, Disney has dated the 20th Century Fox movie, Predator: Badlands, the upcoming sixth mainline entry in the long-running sci-fi franchise.

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The news does not bode well for Blade, which has struggled to get out of development hell since it was announced back at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. The movie a...

A Werewolf by Night sequel is still in the cards at Marvel Studios. Michael Giacchino, the acclaimed composer-turned-director, recently explained what is currently holding back Marvel from greenlighting a follow-up to the 2022 Disney+ special.

While speaking alongside his son, Mick Giacchino, with Brandon Davis (via X) about their composing work, Giacchino briefly touched on the status of Werewolf by Night 2, revealing, "There's been a lot going on in the industry and everyone sort of recalibrating. I think certain things had to be just put aside for the moment." However, the filmmaker promised Marvel Cinematic Universe fans that the project was not dead yet, optimistically adding, "We'll get there."

Related Rumored Blade Director Addresses Involvement in MCU Movie

The Book of Clarence filmmaker Jeymes Samuel reveals if he's attached to direct Marvel Studios' upcoming Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali.

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Jeymes Samuel will not direct Blade for Marvel Studios. The Book of Clarence filmmaker has debunked a recent report claiming that he had met with Marvel about directing the upcoming superhero reboot.

"I dont know where these rumors start, but I am not in talks to do Blade with Marvel. I love me the Daywalker tho, I cannot wait to watch that joint," Samuel wrote on the social media platform X. Reports of the filmmaker being in line to direct Blade emerged at the end of September 2024. Whoever does end up signing on for Blade will become the third director attached to the long-gestating project, which was announced back at Marvel Studios' 2019 San Diego Comic-Con panel. Bassim Tariq and Yann Demange were previously attached to direct Blade at one point, but both departed over creative differences in September 2022 and June 2024, respectively.

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There have been a lot of rumors surrounding the production of Marvel Studios’ “Blade.” Unfortunately, not a lot of those rumors are good, as the project is rumored to be on the edge of disaster. But one of the more recent rumors was actually exciting, as it said that filmmaker Jeymes Samuel was in talks to direct the film. Well, it appears that is just a rumor.

Continue reading ‘Blade’: Jeymes Samuel Denies Rumors That He Is Directing Marvel Studios’ Upcoming Film at The Playlist.

Update: Jeymes Samuel has released a statement denying the World of Reel’s Blade report. Samuel wrote, “I don’t know where these rumors start, but I am not in talks to do Blade with Marvel. I love me the Daywalker tho, I cannot wait to watch that joint. Sidebar: When Blade 2 came out I prayed they would make: ‘Wesley Snipes/Christopher Lee – Blade III.’ It didn’t happen sadly.“

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The fact that there was going to be a Blade reboot as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring Mashershala Ali in the title role, came as a huge surprise when the announcement was made at the San Diego Comic-Con back in July of 2019… but we’ve passed the five year anniversary of that announcement, and we still haven’t seen a new Blade movie. The closest we’ve gotten is Ali making a vocal...

Blade Reboot Reportedly Still Doesn't Have a Director - Main Image

There are several projects that sound great but could never get off the ground. For a while, it was the Sandman movie—which became a series, and then there was the Green Lantern reboot—which also got retooled for television. Another project that seems to be languishing in development hell is the Marvel Studios’ Blade reboot with Mahershala Ali.

The film was announced back in 2019, and there has been no significant update since. Now, the film just received a major update—but it’s not one the fans are going to be happy with.

Jeymes Samuel Reportedly Exits Blade Reboot

Reports have been going around recently that director Jeymes Samuel could be up for the Blade reboot helm, and some have said that he was able to impress Marvel with his pitch for the film. However, according to Jeff Sneider...

Marvel Studios' Blade reboot has finally received some good news. The hotly-anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe project may be close to securing a new director.

According to World of Reel, Jeymes Samuel met with Marvel Studios about directing Blade, with the filmmaker reportedly impressing the comic book executives with his vision. Samuel has so far directed two features, the Netflix Western The Harder They Fall (2021) and the revisionist religious epic The Book of Clarence (2023). If Samuel does sign on to helm Blade, he will be the third director to become attached to the reboot after Bassim Tariq and Yann Demange.

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World of Reel also reported that the latest draft of Blade, written by Eric Pearson, "might have finally satisfied everyone involved.

Marvel Studios' Blade reboot has been plagued by production woes ever since it was first announced over four years ago, going through a number of directors and writers.

The project finally seemed to be back on track after a recent update claimed that shooting was set to commence this Fall, but we recently learned that director Yann Demange will no longer helm the movie.

These continuous setbacks have led to speculation that the project has been shelved, but we have been assured that it is still moving forward with Mahershala Ali attached to star as the Daywalker, and we're now hearing that Marvel may have settled on a new director.

According to The World of Reel's Jordan Ruimy, the studio recently met with several potential directors, and Jeymes Samuel "impressed the Marvel brass." He doesn't know if the filmmaker has officially entered talks, but believes there's a good chance he will ultimately land the gig.

Marvel Studios' Blade reboot has been plagued by production woes ever since it was first announced over four years ago, going through a number of directors and writers.

The project finally seemed to be back on track after a recent update claimed that shooting was set to commence this Fall, but we recently learned that director Yann Demange will no longer helm the movie.

These continuous setbacks have led to speculation that the project has been shelved, but we have been assured that it is still moving forward with Mahershala Ali attached to star as the Daywalker, and we're now hearing that Marvel may have settled on a new director.

According to The World of Reel's Jordan Ruimy, the studio recently met with several potential directors, and Jeymes Samuel "impressed the Marvel brass." He doesn't know if the filmmaker has officially entered talks, but believes there's a good chance he will ultimately land the gig.

Marvel’s troubled Blade reboot – which has been in limbo for years now – may finally have a script, a director and a shoot date.

While Marvel Studios is having a fair old crack at pulling itself out of the creative and commercial malaise that has set in over the last couple of years, one project that keeps dominating the headlines and reminding us of the studio’s rocky fortunes is Blade, the announced title that will feature Mahershala Ali as the MCU’s premier vampire hunter.

Blade’s path to production has been something of a mess, with the project already burning through two directors (Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange) and around six writers, including Michael Green, Stacy Osei-Kuffour, Michael Starrbury, Beau DeMayo and Nic Pizzolatto. Getting that many writers to take a crack at a script isn’t that unusual, but having so much of this process played out...

Exclusive: Indican Pictures has acquired North American rights for Boaz Yakin’s dance, rap and slam poetry-led romance Once Again (For The Very First Time) and will start rolling it out theatrically across the U.S. in October.

Billed as a break-dance, hip-hop supernatural fantasy, the movie stars Jeroboam Bozeman as DeRay, a legendary rapper and convicted killer who falls through the sky to land outside the door of Naima (Mecca Verdell), a slam poetess who is the love of his life.

The lovers are both survivors of trauma and guilt, who channel their pain into their art against the backdrop of the war zone of the New York streets. They wrestle with their love in an emotional and psychological space that is out of place and out of time.

The dance sequences were choreographed by Rennie Harris and the score was written by Marcus Norris (Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.

If someone can't be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or other big Hollywood projects, one has to find a living elsewhere. That is the case for former Marvel actor Jonathan Majors, who fell from grace following being found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment at the end of 2023. The major roles he would once be up for have dried up, so it's not surprising that he has turned to a new business venture, which involves conventions and selling his autograph for an outrageous price.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Majors will make his first convention appearance at the Famous Monsters Fest in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania this Sunday. In addition to appearing at the convention, the actor will also be selling his autograph for the hefty price of $140 each. There will also be professional shots of the former Marvel star being sold for $160, a far cry...

Exclusive: Netflix on Monday morning revealed Ok, Mister as the title of its new comedy special from Deon Cole, teased back in May, announcing that it’ll premiere globally on the streamer on September 17.

Ok, Mister is Cole’s third special for Netflix on the heels of Charleen’s Boy and Cole Hearted, which were respectively released in 2022 and 2019. In his new hour, filmed at Netflix Is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles, Cole riffs on the telltale signs of aging, bedroom mishaps, dating deal-breakers and more.

Ryan Polito directed the special, for which Cole, Kirsten Ames and John Irwin served as executive producers. Irwin Entertainment was the production company. Check out a sneak peek above.

In between the release of his two Netflix specials, Cole put out Workin’ It Out, a stand-up documentary released exclusively on Netflix is a Joke’s YouTube channel, which has there garnered 2.4 million views to date.

"Irredeemable", the 2009 Boom! Studios 'psycho superhero' title written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Peter Krause, Diego Barreto, is being adapted by director Jeymes Samuel for a live-action feature on Netflix:

"...the world's greatest superhero, the 'Plutonian', suffers a fall from grace and starts killing off the population of Earth. 

"His former allies, the superhero group 'The Paradigm', attempt to find a way to stop his rampage while dealing with their own problems..."

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Old West Historian Michael Grauer analyzed the Netflix Western The Harder They Fall. Grauer rated The Harder They Fall a 3/10 for accuracy, criticizing portrayal of U.S. Army involvement in legal disputes. The film received positive reviews upon its release.

Netflix's 2021 film The Harder They Fall gets assessed by a historian. The Harder They Fall is a Western about a man who rallies his gang in order to seek revenge on his enemy, who is being released from prison. The Harder They Fall is directed by Jeymes Samuel and features a leading cast including Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Idris Elba, Lakieth Stanfield, Regina King, Rj Cyler, Edi Gathegi, Chase Dillon, DeWanda Wise, Danielle Deadwyler, Torrey B. Lawrence, Damon Wayans J., Julio Cesar Cedillo, and Manny Rubio.

Speaking with Insider, Old West historian Michael Grauer rates the accuracy of The Harder They Fall. Grauer broke down a scene wherein the character Cherokee...

The Harder They Fall boasts a star-studded cast performing brilliantly against a beautiful Wild West backdrop. Lead actors Idris Elba and Jonathan Majors shine in this high-quality western released on Netflix in 2021. Director Jeymes Samuel's masterpiece sets itself apart in the genre with engrossing storytelling and top-tier performances.

Directed by Jeymes Samuel known professionally as The Bullitts with Boaz Yakin as his co-writer, The Harder They Fall (2021) is among the most star-studded westerns you're ever likely to see. Each actor performs brilliantly against a beautiful Wild West backdrop, and around every other corner of film production, this proves to be a high-quality product.

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Release Date November 3, 2021Director Jeymes SamuelCast Edi Gathegi, Zazie Beetz, Idris Elba, Lakeith Stanfield, Regina King, Jonathan MajorsRuntime 2hr 19minMain Genre Western

Several actors in The Harder They Fall had prior experience in the genre,...

The Western genre is as big as ever, and short films like They Die By Dawn showcase high-quality Western craft despite being less widely seen. The director of They Die By Dawn, Jeymes Samuel, tapped into historically underrepresented perspectives and combined them with masterful shooting to create the film. They Die By Dawn would be worth a watch for the incredible cast alone, but its artful look and important historical context make it and Samuel's other work unmissable for Western fans.

The Western remains one of film's most resilient genres, just as relevant today as they ever were. This is evidenced by the fact that one of the most successful shows of recent years is modern-day Western Yellowstone and its spin-offs, and now Yellowstone star Kevin Costner has finally got a release date for the first part of his epic four-part Western film series Horizon: An American Saga. This major work,...

The Book of Clarence is the kind of movie you dont know you want to see until you see it. A film about a man pretending to be a false prophet for his own personal gain in the age of Jesus isn't exactly driving people into the theaters. However, The Book of Clarence isnt so much a religious movie as it is a movie about religion, and this is the key reason it works as not only entertainment but commentary. Its probably not a film youll be seeing with your worship group - theres a little too much weed, opium, and false idol worship for that - but its definitely not a mockery of faith or religion. In fact, if anything, its an homage to some of the great films about Christianity, such as 1956s The Ten Commandments, 1965s The Greatest Story Ever Told, and 1959s Ben-Hur. Which makes sense,...

Jordan Peele is dusting off his ten-gallon hat and sharpening his spurs for a potentially powerful docuseries about Black cowboys of the Wild West. Peele’s goal with his new project is to change the public perception of the Old West and the people who contributed to its identity. The docuseries is getting set up at Peacock, with Peele executive producing. Reports say the project aims to “dismantle the whitewashed mythology of the cowboy” and elaborate on themes featured in Peele’s 2022 invasion thriller Nope.

Peele is teaming up with By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem’s Keith McQuirter, who joins the untitled Black cowboy docuseries as showrunner and executive producer.

Here’s the official description for Jordan Peele’s Black cowboy docuseries:

“The untitled Black cowboy docuseries will rewrite a foundational piece of American history, unmasking the forces that erased the identity of the Black...

He's been back on our screens recently, reuniting with writer/director Jeymes Samuel for Biblical comedy drama The Book Of Clarence, but Lakeith Stanfield has his eye on something quite different. He's now joining forces with Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura to develop and potentially star in a film adaptation of neo-noir vampire video game El Paso, Elsewhere.

The game, developed and published by Strange Scaffold in September last year, has become a success, and takes its inspiration from the Max Payne games, with retro graphics. It follows a vampire hunter tasked with stopping his ex-girlfriend's (a vampire! Sound the irony klaxon!) evil schemes.

You want an official logline for the movie version? Step right up: "Recovering from a toxic relationship, James Savage (Stanfield) confronts both his inner demons and enigmatic ex-girlfriend, Janet, before she executes a world-ending ritual. James navigates her reality-bending universe of ethereal monsters while facing the...

RankFilm (distributor)Three-day gross (Apr 19-21)Total gross to dateWeek 1. Back To Black (Studiocanal) £1.9m £6.4m 2 2. Civil War (Entertainment Film Distributors) £1.1m £3.8m 3 3. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) £898,807 £18.6m 4 4. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros) £649,284 £12.9m 4 5. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony) £594,971 £594,971 1

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Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black topped the UK-Ireland box office chart for a second weekend; as horror Abigail started fifth on a weekend dominated by holdover titles.

Back To Black added £1.9m – a decent hold from its opening, falling just 30.1%. This is a better second-weekend hold than recent music biopics, including this...

Universal’s vampire horror Abigail is aiming to take a bite out of the box office this weekend, as it opens in 545 sites in the UK and Ireland for Universal – the widest new opener of the weekend.

The film follows a kidnapping that goes outrageously awry. It shot in Ireland and is directed by US filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – the team behind Scream and Scream VI. The cast includes Matilda The Musical’s Alisha Weir in the titular role, alongside Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens. Production companies are Project X Entertainment, Vinson Films and Radio Silence.

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The mark of a successful actor goes beyond top billing, box office draw, trophies and name-dropping headlines. Perhaps the purest indicator of an actor’s success is when they show up on screen and the audience immediately trusts that they’re going to add something genuinely interesting to the story being told. Well, Babs Olusanmokun has belonged to this category of actor for quite some time now, and Guy Ritchie’s latest film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, makes excellent use of the Nigerian-American actor, including his innately enigmatic presence and the mellifluous rasp of his voice.

Olusanmokun and Ritchie previously worked together on the Jason Statham-led Wrath of Man (2021), and they nearly worked together again in Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023). Instead, Ungentlemanly Warfare became their second go-round, and Olusanmokun received a major promotion, jumping from 26th billing on Wrath of Man to fifth billing. His undercover spy character,...

Studiocanal’s Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” debuted atop the U.K and Ireland box office with £2.77 million ($3.4 million), according to numbers from Comscore.

It was neck-and-neck for the second spot. Entertainment Film Distributors’ “Civil War,” directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, debuted with £1.82 million, including previews. In its third weekend, Universal’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” collected £1.75 million over the three-day weekend for a running total of £17.29 million.

In fourth place, in its third weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” took in £1.18 million for a total of £11.89 million. Rounding off the top five, in its fourth weekend, Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” earned £787,000 for a total of £14.06 million.

There were two debuts in the top 10, both from India. Rft Films’ Malayalam-language “Aavesham,” starring Fahadh Faasil, opened in ninth place with £207,300, while Yash Raj Films’ Bollywood film “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” with Akshay Kumar,...

Delroy Lindo is heading back to the big screen.

The actor, who in recent years has starred in Hulu’s Unprisoned and appeared in Netflix’s The Harder They Fall, has closed a deal to join Michael B. Jordan in the untitled supernatural horror thriller that Ryan Coogler is directing for Warner Bros.

Little is known about that project — and what is known has yet to be confirmed by either the studio or Coogler. Insiders say the feature is set in the Jim Crow-era South, and possibly involves both vampires and Southern supernatural traditions. Jordan may be playing dual roles — as twin brothers.

Lindo’s part is being kept in the coffin but one source describes it as having a musical element to it. The feature is gearing for shoot later this spring in New Orleans, and recently cast Jack O’Connell as a villain.

Coogler wrote the script and is...

Quick Links The Harder They Fall 2: Most Recent News The Harder They Fall 2 Is Confirmed The Harder They Fall 2: Cast The Harder They Fall 2: Story Details The Harder They Fall 2 - Further News & Info The Harder They Fall 2 has been confirmed and is in development at Netflix, with director Jeymes Samuel returning for the sequel. While there is no official confirmation on the cast, it is likely that Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Danielle Deadwyler, and Delroy Lindo will reprise their roles. Since the movie is a prequel, the story is uncertain until more details are revealed.

The Netflix Western The Harder They Fall ended up being a critical hit with plenty of audiences also enjoying the ride, and now attention turns to any The Harder They Fall 2 news. The original movie followed Nat Love (Jonathan Majors), an outlaw on a quest for revenge against the newly escaped...

Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, is out in the wild. In a press release, Beyoncé provided extensive insight into the making of the album and its variety of influences. Plus, read our review the album here.

Each Song Was Inspired by a Western Film

Notably, each song is its own version of a reimagined Western film, including Michael Matthews’ Five Fingers For Marseilles; James Bridges’ Urban Cowboy; Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight; Clint Eastwood’s Space Cowboys; Jeymes Samuel’s The Harder They Fall; and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Often times, they films were playing on a screen during the recording process.

Additionally, some aspects of the album’s percussion were inspired by the Coen Brothers’ ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

Beyoncé also found inspiration in traditional country, R&b, blues, zydeco, and Black folk music, as well as from her childhood trips to the Houston Rodeo.

“Lupin” star Omar Sy, “Fast X” director Louis Leterrier and “Gangs of London” producer Thomas Benski have launched Carrousel Studios, a European independent production company with offices in Paris, London, Los Angeles and Senegal.

The banner will finance and produce film and TV projects, with an emphasis on elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy. The company will look to tap into tax credits, European incentives and brands to finance content. CAA Media Finance architected the financing for the venture.

Sy, Leterrier and Benski, who have worked together on several series and films, said the name of the company, Carrousel, reflects its inclusive DNA. “A carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from, no matter their age or background,” explained the trio in a joint statement. “Additionally, the word carrousel is understood around the globe and associated with magical moments. Our Carrousel will have that same feel,...

French star Omar Sy (Lupin, The Intouchables) is joining forces with Fast X and Transporter director Louis Leterrier and producer Thomas Benski (American Honey, Gangs of London) to launch Carrousel Studios, a new European independent studio.

Billed as an “artists-first” studio, Carrousel aims to focus on elevated genre, in the film and TV, to “lean into elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy projects,” according to a statement, by taking advantage of “myriad tax credits, subsidies, cost of production, incredible talent (in front and behind the camera) as well as other European incentives.”

All three men are represented by CAA and CAA Media Finance set up the financing for the venture. Carrousel Studios will have offices in Paris, London, Los Angeles and Senegal.

The company name is meant to evoke a spirit of entertainment. “By definition, a carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from,...

Blumhouse strikes again with yet another bone-chilling horror feature. This particular genre is doing a pretty effective job of taking the things we cherished as children — looking at you, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey — and turning them into terrifying entities. What if that adorable little teddy bear you cuddled with every night suddenly started tasking you with dangerous and hostile acts? Or maybe it's your imaginary friend who's forcing your hand? These terrifying hypotheticals are explored in Imaginary, a new PG-13 offering that hits the masses this week. Don't let the more mild MPAA rating fool you, however. This bad boy packs a punch, and it's up to one heroic stepmom (DeWanda Wise) to swoop in and save her new family from seemingly evil spirits that have plagued their formerly peaceful home and existence at large.

We recently caught up with lead actress DeWanda Wise for an in-person interview...

As the weekend approaches, Netflix offers a diverse array of cinematic experiences to suit every mood. Whether you’re in the mood for thrilling action, heartwarming romance, or thought-provoking drama, here are five latest Hollywood and Bollywood Must-watch movies on Netflix to add to your Netflix queue:

1. “The Harder They Fall” (2021) – Hollywood Action

Experience the adrenaline rush with this star-studded Western action film directed by Jeymes Samuel. Featuring an ensemble cast including Idris Elba, Regina King, and Jonathan Majors, “The Harder They Fall” follows the story of outlaw Nat Love as he seeks revenge against his enemy, Rufus Buck. With breathtaking action sequences and a gripping storyline, this film promises an exhilarating ride.

2. “Squid Game” (2021) – Korean Thriller

Delve into the world of survival with this Korean thriller series that has taken the world by storm. Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, “Squid Game” follows a group of contestants who participate in deadly...

Lakeith Stanfield's rise in Hollywood began with minor roles in notable movies, leading to wider recognition in the late 2010s. He has showcased versatility by appearing in comedies, historical dramas, Westerns, and more, with unique screen presence and charisma. His captivating performances in leading and supporting roles have earned him praise, with standout projects like "Judas and the Black Messiah."

Lakeith Stanfield is one of Hollywood's most exciting young talents, and he's already starred in several films worth watching. Stanfield has been an active actor since 2008, with his feature film debut in 2013's Short Term 12. He continued to take minor roles in prominent 2010s movies like Selma, Straight Outta Compton, and more before receiving wider recognition later in the decade for Get Out and the FX television series Atlanta. He's since become an exciting star, known for versatility in playing leading and supporting roles.

Lakeith Stanfield has stood...

Nicholas Pinnock (The Book of Clarence) has been set for the male lead in Peacock’s limited series suspense thriller Long Bright River, Deadline has learned. He’s set to star opposite Amanda Seyfried, who will also serve as executive producer.

An adaptation of Liz Moore’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, Long Bright River tells the story of Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case. While Pinnock plays Truman Dawes, further character details are under wraps. The series hails from Sony Pictures Television and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group,

Nikki Toscano and Liz Moore will write and executive produce, with Toscano serving as showrunner. Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty and Amanda Lewis...

Blumhouse has set Black Adam filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra as director, and Danielle Deadwyler as star and EP on The Woman in the Yard.

The project reteams Collet-Serra and Deadwyler, who recently collaborated on the Netflix thriller pic, Carry On.

The pic, which has a plot line under wraps, is set for theatrical release on Jan. 10, 2025.

“I’ve been trying to find the right project to work on with Jaume, in our system, for over a decade. The Woman in the Yard is the perfect match, a film that’s ambitious in scope but modest in budget that combines Jaume’s vision with the incomparable Danielle Deadwyler. Together with my friend Stephanie Allain, this is a real dream team and I’m excited to collaborate with them on the film,” said Blumhouse Boss Jason Blum.

The Woman in the Yard is written by Sam Stefanak. Blum and Stephanie Allain are producers on the film.

Mike Leigh’s hotly-anticipated, but super-secretive, new film will see the iconoclastic British director reunite with his Secrets & Lies star Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

Hard Truths is Leigh’s first film since 2018’s Peterloo and will co-star frequent Leigh collaborator Michele Austin (Another Year, Secrets & Lies). After Peterloo and 2014’s Mr. Turner, both period dramas, Hard Truths will see Leigh return to the modern day, with a drama described as “a tough but compassionate intimate study of family life.”

Other Leigh regulars returning for Hard Truths include producer Georgina Lowe, cinematographer Dick Pope, costume designer Jacqueline Durran, production designer Suzie Davis, composer Gary Yershon and casting director Nina Gold.

Secrets & Lies, which premiered in Cannes in 1996, winning the Palme d’Or, featured Jean-Baptiste as a well-off Black professional who seeks out her biological mother, a poor white factory worker living in East London, played by Brenda Blethyn. Jean-Baptiste was Oscar-nominated for her performance,...

Successful collaborations between Black actors and directors result in fresh takes on familiar subjects, handling complex topics with grace and exuberance. Collaborations expose artists to a broader audience and help establish their respective styles, while subverting audience expectations. Black actors and directors have a history of great collaborations, covering a wide range of topics and time periods effortlessly.

Black directors and actors have contributed some of the best movies hitting the big screen thanks to their frequent collaborations and the chemistry that results from familiarity. From the classic films of years past to more modern marvels, films and movies by Black filmmakers and actors often tell stories that center around issues of love, family, race, gender, and socio-economics through the lens of members of the African-American community. As such, some of the best movies by Black directors do exceptionally well both critically and at the box office as they handle...

No matter the size of his role, you can't take your eyes off Lakeith Stanfield, and the same is true of his performance in The Book of Clarence. According to co-stars David Oyelowo and Anna Diop, Stanfield has an indescribable "God-given talent," a talent that paved the way to yet another stellar collaboration with writer-director, Jeymes Samuel. After working together on The Harder They Fall, Stanfield headlines Samuel's second feature film, The Book of Clarence.

The Book of Clarence is a religious comedy that draws inspiration from the Bible to explore spirituality. The movie incorporates genuine biblical characters and lore to underscore its themes and moral teachings. The film has contemporary flourishes and portrays a personal journey of redemption, rather than preaching religion.

Written and directed by Jeymes Samuel, The Book of Clarence is a religious comedy that opened to the masses on Jan. 12, 2024. The story follows Clarence (Lakeith Stanfield), a sinful huckster living in A.D. 33 Jerusalem among Jesus Christ and his disciples. To rid himself of mounting debt, Clarence pretends to be the new Messiah sent directly from God and begins manipulating those around him for his own gain and glory. During his quest, Clarence adopts moral tenets and learns to be more benevolent.

Considering the characters, title, and setting, it's easy to wonder if The Book of Clarence is officially based on the bible.

The Western genre has evolved over time, with different subgenres exploring more violent and self-reflective themes. Genre-blending has become common in Western movies, with directors like Tarantino and the Coen Brothers putting modern spins on classic ideas. Western movies have successfully utilized genre mixing to offer fresh interpretations and subvert expectations, adding new elements to old ideas.

Western movies have seen many iterations over the years, including many films that have mixed it with other genres. The Western genre is essential to American pop culture and film history, with its golden age of heroic cowboys, gunslingers, and lawmen from the 1940s through the 1960s. However, the style of Westerns significantly evolved, reflecting cultural changes. The Spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone in the '60s popularized the subgenre, exploring more violent, anti-hero-like characters. In the '70s, the revisionist Western subgenre began examining the history of the Wild West from a more grounded,...

Titans actress, Anna Diop, has joined the cast of the upcoming psychological thriller The Man in My Basement, starring opposite Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe.

As reported by Variety, Diop will reunite with former 24: Legacy series co-star Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton) for the Nadia Latif-directed The Man in My Basement. The Walter Mosley bestselling psychological thriller adaptation production is a collaborative creative effort that includes Mosley and producer Diane Houslin's B.O.B. FilmHouse, Protagonist Pictures, and Good Gate Media. Black-led content studio from Disney and ESPN, Andscape, will finance the film. The studio will release The Man in My Basement on Hulu via Andscape's existing partnership with the streamer.

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Hawkins plays Charles Blakey, a...