Paramount’s free streaming service Pluto TV has revealed its November highlights. The Pluto TV November 2024 lineup serves up a delicious selection of TV shows, movies, and new channels, including the return of their Season’s Greetings category and a cornucopia of fresh options.
For those inspired to trace their roots, check out PBS Genealogy to explore the fascinating and emotional histories of the famous and not-so-famous. And if the dinner conversation turns competitive (as it often does), settle it with the new Family Feud channel, hosted by Steve Harvey.
As a special holiday gift to you, Pluto TV is bringing back Pluto TV 007! Dive into 20 official James Bond films, including Daniel Craig in No Time to Die, now streaming for free. Whether you’re a longtime James Bond fan or just discovering the legend, enjoy the 007 experience on Pluto TV.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service,...
For those inspired to trace their roots, check out PBS Genealogy to explore the fascinating and emotional histories of the famous and not-so-famous. And if the dinner conversation turns competitive (as it often does), settle it with the new Family Feud channel, hosted by Steve Harvey.
As a special holiday gift to you, Pluto TV is bringing back Pluto TV 007! Dive into 20 official James Bond films, including Daniel Craig in No Time to Die, now streaming for free. Whether you’re a longtime James Bond fan or just discovering the legend, enjoy the 007 experience on Pluto TV.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service,...
- 10/31/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
I remember the day — March 4, 1994 — when I learned that John Candy, big of heart and large of funny bone, had died from an apparent heart attack at age 43. I was a movie critic and a film writer in the Life section of USA Today, distracted by the Winter Olympics TV coverage of Nancy Kerrigan’s silver medal comeback. But the minute I heard that one of the warmest and funniest actors around had passed away, I poured myself immediately into writing his appreciation.
As someone who grew up in Buffalo, I was lucky to have early access to “Sctv,” the Canadian sketch-comedy counterpart to “Saturday Night Live,” long before the series was picked up by NBC. I was cued into the genius of Candy and his clowning cohorts Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Joe Flaherty, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as they inhabited sundry out-sized characters who worked at a fictitious television station.
As someone who grew up in Buffalo, I was lucky to have early access to “Sctv,” the Canadian sketch-comedy counterpart to “Saturday Night Live,” long before the series was picked up by NBC. I was cued into the genius of Candy and his clowning cohorts Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Joe Flaherty, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as they inhabited sundry out-sized characters who worked at a fictitious television station.
- 10/25/2024
- by Susan Wloszczyna, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
On Tuesday October 15 2024, PBS broadcasts Odd Squad!
Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles Season 4 Episode 8 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode titled “Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles” of *Odd Squad* is set to air on PBS. This exciting episode features the young agents of Odd Squad as they assist an unexpected villain in her quest to win the ultimate villain prize. Viewers can expect a mix of humor and adventure as the agents navigate the challenges that come with helping a character who does not typically fit the villain mold.
In this episode, the plot thickens when an angry Huggle Monster demands her eggs back. The urgency increases as Onom races against time to deliver them. This scenario adds a comedic twist to the story, as the agents must use their problem-solving skills to find creative solutions. The combination of whimsical characters and playful storytelling makes...
Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles Season 4 Episode 8 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode titled “Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles” of *Odd Squad* is set to air on PBS. This exciting episode features the young agents of Odd Squad as they assist an unexpected villain in her quest to win the ultimate villain prize. Viewers can expect a mix of humor and adventure as the agents navigate the challenges that come with helping a character who does not typically fit the villain mold.
In this episode, the plot thickens when an angry Huggle Monster demands her eggs back. The urgency increases as Onom races against time to deliver them. This scenario adds a comedic twist to the story, as the agents must use their problem-solving skills to find creative solutions. The combination of whimsical characters and playful storytelling makes...
- 10/15/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
Finding a good movie to watch on Amazon Prime Video can be difficult to say the least. While Amazon’s robust library of titles is available to every Amazon Prime subscriber, they don’t exactly make it easy to find what you’re looking for. That’s where we come in. Below, we’ve assembled a growing list of the best movies on Amazon Prime right now. Our carefully curated selection runs the gamut from crowd-pleasing blockbusters to Oscar-winning dramas to delightful rom-coms and beyond. There’s a little something for everyone, so stop the endless scrolling and simply choose one of these great movies to watch.
Check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime video below. The list will be updated weekly with new titles.
“Challengers” Left to right: Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in “Challengers” (MGM)
“Challengers” is hypnotic. At once a tennis drama, steamy love triangle and dark comedy,...
Check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime video below. The list will be updated weekly with new titles.
“Challengers” Left to right: Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor in “Challengers” (MGM)
“Challengers” is hypnotic. At once a tennis drama, steamy love triangle and dark comedy,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Adam Chitwood, Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:30 Am, PBS will air Season 4, Episode 8 of “Odd Squad,” titled “Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles.” In this fun and quirky episode, the agents of Odd Squad find themselves in a unique situation as they help an unlikely villain compete for the ultimate villain prize. Viewers can expect plenty of laughter and unexpected twists as the team navigates this unusual challenge.
As the plot unfolds, an angry Huggle Monster demands her eggs back, and the urgency of the situation escalates when Onom’s delivery speed is put to the test. The agents must use their problem-solving skills and teamwork to keep everything running smoothly while also dealing with the whims of their not-so-typical villain. This episode highlights the importance of cooperation and creative thinking, even when faced with unusual circumstances.
“Odd Squad” continues to entertain and educate young viewers with its mix of humor and math-based problem-solving.
As the plot unfolds, an angry Huggle Monster demands her eggs back, and the urgency of the situation escalates when Onom’s delivery speed is put to the test. The agents must use their problem-solving skills and teamwork to keep everything running smoothly while also dealing with the whims of their not-so-typical villain. This episode highlights the importance of cooperation and creative thinking, even when faced with unusual circumstances.
“Odd Squad” continues to entertain and educate young viewers with its mix of humor and math-based problem-solving.
- 10/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In the upcoming episode of “Odd Squad,” titled “Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles,” viewers are in for a wild ride. This episode, airing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 6:30 Am on PBS, promises plenty of excitement and unexpected twists. The agents of Odd Squad are set to face a unique challenge as they help a surprising villain compete for the ultimate villain prize.
The plot thickens when an angry Huggle Monster enters the scene, demanding her eggs back. With a sense of urgency, Onom must find a way to deliver the eggs quickly, but that won’t be easy. The episode brings together humor and action as the agents navigate the chaotic world of oddities and villains.
Fans of the show can look forward to seeing how the agents work together to solve problems and outsmart their foes. The mix of teamwork, clever strategies, and the quirky nature...
The plot thickens when an angry Huggle Monster enters the scene, demanding her eggs back. With a sense of urgency, Onom must find a way to deliver the eggs quickly, but that won’t be easy. The episode brings together humor and action as the agents navigate the chaotic world of oddities and villains.
Fans of the show can look forward to seeing how the agents work together to solve problems and outsmart their foes. The mix of teamwork, clever strategies, and the quirky nature...
- 10/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Friday September 27 2024, Ovation broadcasts Sue Thomas F.B.Eye!
Planes, Trains and Automobiles Season 3 Episode 6 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “Sue Thomas F.B.Eye,” titled “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” promises to be an exciting addition to the series. This episode will air on Ovation and is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
In this episode, Sue and her team face a challenging case as they work to track down a missing airplane. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on as they gather clues and piece together the mystery. Viewers can expect to see Sue’s sharp instincts and determination shine through as she leads the investigation. The teamwork and problem-solving skills of the team will be on full display as they navigate this complex situation.
Meanwhile, Tara finds herself in a bit of a romantic dilemma. Her budding relationship with an...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles Season 3 Episode 6 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “Sue Thomas F.B.Eye,” titled “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” promises to be an exciting addition to the series. This episode will air on Ovation and is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
In this episode, Sue and her team face a challenging case as they work to track down a missing airplane. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on as they gather clues and piece together the mystery. Viewers can expect to see Sue’s sharp instincts and determination shine through as she leads the investigation. The teamwork and problem-solving skills of the team will be on full display as they navigate this complex situation.
Meanwhile, Tara finds herself in a bit of a romantic dilemma. Her budding relationship with an...
- 9/27/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
On Tuesday September 24 2024, Investigation Discovery broadcasts Exposed: Naked Crimes!
Planes, Trains & Automobiles Season 2 Episode 2 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode titled “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” of “Exposed: Naked Crimes” will air on Investigation Discovery, promising a thrilling look into some of the wildest crime stories involving transportation. This episode dives into various incidents that showcase the chaos and unpredictability that can occur on roads, in the air, and at airports.
Viewers will witness a police chase that escalates across the freeways of Los Angeles, highlighting the dangers faced by officers and the public during high-speed pursuits. The tension builds as the chase unfolds, showcasing the lengths some individuals will go to evade capture. The episode also features a shocking incident involving an out-of-control airline passenger who threatens to stream the unthinkable, raising alarms about safety in the skies.
Additionally, the episode explores a security checkpoint at a Texas airport that turns nasty,...
Planes, Trains & Automobiles Season 2 Episode 2 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode titled “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” of “Exposed: Naked Crimes” will air on Investigation Discovery, promising a thrilling look into some of the wildest crime stories involving transportation. This episode dives into various incidents that showcase the chaos and unpredictability that can occur on roads, in the air, and at airports.
Viewers will witness a police chase that escalates across the freeways of Los Angeles, highlighting the dangers faced by officers and the public during high-speed pursuits. The tension builds as the chase unfolds, showcasing the lengths some individuals will go to evade capture. The episode also features a shocking incident involving an out-of-control airline passenger who threatens to stream the unthinkable, raising alarms about safety in the skies.
Additionally, the episode explores a security checkpoint at a Texas airport that turns nasty,...
- 9/24/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
The upcoming episode of “Sue Thomas F.B.Eye,” titled “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” promises an exciting blend of mystery and personal drama. Set to air on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 1:00 Pm on Ovation, this episode dives into the thrilling world of aviation as Sue and her team work tirelessly to track down a missing airplane. The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking, making this a nail-biting adventure for the team.
As the plot unfolds, viewers will see Sue’s determination and resourcefulness shine through as she navigates the challenges of the case. Her keen instincts and investigative skills will be put to the test, showcasing the teamwork and camaraderie that define the series. The tension surrounding the missing aircraft adds an urgent layer to the episode, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
Meanwhile, Tara’s storyline adds a touch of romance and complexity to the mix.
As the plot unfolds, viewers will see Sue’s determination and resourcefulness shine through as she navigates the challenges of the case. Her keen instincts and investigative skills will be put to the test, showcasing the teamwork and camaraderie that define the series. The tension surrounding the missing aircraft adds an urgent layer to the episode, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
Meanwhile, Tara’s storyline adds a touch of romance and complexity to the mix.
- 9/20/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
“Exposed: Naked Crimes” is back with an exciting new episode titled “Planes, Trains & Automobiles.” This second episode of Season 2 promises to deliver heart-pounding moments and shocking stories. Set to air on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:30 Pm on Investigation Discovery, it is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
This episode dives into a wild police chase across the freeways of Los Angeles. As officers pursue a suspect, the situation escalates, showcasing the chaos that can unfold on busy roads. The tension builds as the chase takes unexpected turns, highlighting the dangers of high-speed pursuits in a bustling city.
In another gripping story, an airline passenger loses control and threatens to stream something truly alarming. This incident raises questions about safety and the lengths people will go to in a moment of crisis. Meanwhile, a security checkpoint at a Texas airport turns nasty, revealing the challenges faced...
This episode dives into a wild police chase across the freeways of Los Angeles. As officers pursue a suspect, the situation escalates, showcasing the chaos that can unfold on busy roads. The tension builds as the chase takes unexpected turns, highlighting the dangers of high-speed pursuits in a bustling city.
In another gripping story, an airline passenger loses control and threatens to stream something truly alarming. This incident raises questions about safety and the lengths people will go to in a moment of crisis. Meanwhile, a security checkpoint at a Texas airport turns nasty, revealing the challenges faced...
- 9/17/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Frank Griffin, who nosed out another makeup artist to work with Steve Martin on Roxanne, just one of the 20 movies they did together, has died. He was 95.
Griffin died Wednesday of cancer at his home in Studio City, his daughter Roxane Griffin, a veteran Hollywood hairstylist (Avatar, Transparent, 80 for Brady), told The Hollywood Reporter.
Frank Griffin started out in Hollywood as an actor and studio laborer before turning to makeup in the mid-1960s, and he went on to work on Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Scarecrow (1973), Westworld (1973), Cinderella Liberty (1973), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Urban Cowboy (1980), Midnight Run (1988), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Vacation (1983), Revenge of the Nerds (1984) and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985).
Survivors also include his sister Debra Paget, who starred in such films as Broken Arrow (1950), Love Me Tender (1956) — Elvis Presley’s first movie — and The Ten Commandments (1956).
His other two sisters were actresses as well: Lisa Gaye,...
Griffin died Wednesday of cancer at his home in Studio City, his daughter Roxane Griffin, a veteran Hollywood hairstylist (Avatar, Transparent, 80 for Brady), told The Hollywood Reporter.
Frank Griffin started out in Hollywood as an actor and studio laborer before turning to makeup in the mid-1960s, and he went on to work on Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Scarecrow (1973), Westworld (1973), Cinderella Liberty (1973), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Urban Cowboy (1980), Midnight Run (1988), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Vacation (1983), Revenge of the Nerds (1984) and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985).
Survivors also include his sister Debra Paget, who starred in such films as Broken Arrow (1950), Love Me Tender (1956) — Elvis Presley’s first movie — and The Ten Commandments (1956).
His other two sisters were actresses as well: Lisa Gaye,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a busy August with the Season 2 premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which continues throughout September with new episodes through Oct. 3, “Batman: Caped Crusader,” and more, Amazon streaming services Prime Video and Freevee will have a comparably quiet September.
Most of the action for the month will come from Prime Video’s sports options. After the Sept. 5 Kickoff Game at Arrowhead Stadium with the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs going up against the Baltimore Ravens, Prime Video’s third season of Thursday Night Football begins with AFC East champs Buffalo Bills taking on the Miami Dolphins in Miami. The WNBA and Nwsl also continue their seasons on Prime Video, with matches all month long from New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Angel City Fc, and more top teams.
But Prime Video will welcome a few new series this month, including the highly publicized...
Most of the action for the month will come from Prime Video’s sports options. After the Sept. 5 Kickoff Game at Arrowhead Stadium with the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs going up against the Baltimore Ravens, Prime Video’s third season of Thursday Night Football begins with AFC East champs Buffalo Bills taking on the Miami Dolphins in Miami. The WNBA and Nwsl also continue their seasons on Prime Video, with matches all month long from New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Angel City Fc, and more top teams.
But Prime Video will welcome a few new series this month, including the highly publicized...
- 9/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
To say that Ryan Reynolds and Disney might have seemed like odd bedfellows when the studio inherited the R-rated Deadpool franchise following the Fox merger is an understatement.
Reynolds — who wears many hats, including actor, marketer, branding expert and entrepreneur — was at the heart of the audacious marketing campaigns for the two first films (look no further than the poop emoji billboard for the first Deadpool movie that went viral, or Deadpool re-enacting Burt Reynolds’ iconic Cosmopolitan centerfold). How far would Disney go in pushing the boundaries, considering it isn’t in the habit of releasing R-rated movies, at least in modern times? (Its division Marvel Studios never has.)
It turns out Disney’s Asad Ayaz, chief branding officer for the entire conglomerate and president of marketing for the film studio in addition to Disney+, and his team were all in. The mash-up of Disney’s expertise and reach and Reynolds’ marketing savvy,...
Reynolds — who wears many hats, including actor, marketer, branding expert and entrepreneur — was at the heart of the audacious marketing campaigns for the two first films (look no further than the poop emoji billboard for the first Deadpool movie that went viral, or Deadpool re-enacting Burt Reynolds’ iconic Cosmopolitan centerfold). How far would Disney go in pushing the boundaries, considering it isn’t in the habit of releasing R-rated movies, at least in modern times? (Its division Marvel Studios never has.)
It turns out Disney’s Asad Ayaz, chief branding officer for the entire conglomerate and president of marketing for the film studio in addition to Disney+, and his team were all in. The mash-up of Disney’s expertise and reach and Reynolds’ marketing savvy,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In his recent book Number One Is Walking, Steve Martin wraps up a section of anecdotes from his film career by alluding to the difficulty of making movies. He’s not describing the physical or logistical challenges, but the part that’s supposed to make it all worthwhile: the result.
- 8/16/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- avclub.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe did not invent the post-credits scene, but it did popularize and standardized it in superhero blockbusters to the point where audiences are now expected to stay through the credits lest they miss out on some surprise, some tease of what is to come in the next movie, or simply a funny gag.
Some of the post-credits scenes in the MCU are good, great even, and some are terrible and a waste of time. We have met many MCU characters directly through post-credits scenes, starting with Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, and a few have made repeated appearances, but only one actor's had the honor of appearing in the most post-credits scenes. No, it's not Jackson, even if he kickstarted the Marvel post-credits scene trend in the first "Iron Man." Instead, the party in question in Chris Evans, whose hilarious cameo in "Deadpool and Wolverine" added...
Some of the post-credits scenes in the MCU are good, great even, and some are terrible and a waste of time. We have met many MCU characters directly through post-credits scenes, starting with Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, and a few have made repeated appearances, but only one actor's had the honor of appearing in the most post-credits scenes. No, it's not Jackson, even if he kickstarted the Marvel post-credits scene trend in the first "Iron Man." Instead, the party in question in Chris Evans, whose hilarious cameo in "Deadpool and Wolverine" added...
- 8/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."
Back in 2022, Chris Evans expressed enthusiasm to reprise his role as Johnny Storm from the maligned 2005 "Fantastic Four," and that it'd be an "easier sell" than returning as Captain America. Well, Evans and all the fans of that movie got their wish when a familiar face appeared in "Deadpool & Wolverine" and shouted the immortal words of the bard himself: "Flame On!"
Sadly, as cool as it is to see Johnny Storm again, he is not long for this world. Immediately, his fire powers are extinguished the moment he faces Pyro from the "X-Men" movies. Then, in one of the best and most shocking scenes in the movie, Storm gets killed in a most gory and brutal way. So shocking was this scene, where Johnny has his skin peeled off and his body explodes like a blood balloon, that even Emma Corrin...
Back in 2022, Chris Evans expressed enthusiasm to reprise his role as Johnny Storm from the maligned 2005 "Fantastic Four," and that it'd be an "easier sell" than returning as Captain America. Well, Evans and all the fans of that movie got their wish when a familiar face appeared in "Deadpool & Wolverine" and shouted the immortal words of the bard himself: "Flame On!"
Sadly, as cool as it is to see Johnny Storm again, he is not long for this world. Immediately, his fire powers are extinguished the moment he faces Pyro from the "X-Men" movies. Then, in one of the best and most shocking scenes in the movie, Storm gets killed in a most gory and brutal way. So shocking was this scene, where Johnny has his skin peeled off and his body explodes like a blood balloon, that even Emma Corrin...
- 8/8/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Hugh Jackman's best film, according to Rotten Tomatoes, is 2019's "Bad Education." Hugh Jackman's best film, according to Marvel fans, is 2017's "Logan." And Hugh Jackman's best film, according to me, is 2013's "Prisoners." But the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has a different opinion, as the prestigious organization has only ever paid attention to Jackman's 2012 turn in "Les Misérables."
Yes, the beloved Aussie scored an Oscar nomination for Best Actor at the 2013 Academy Awards, but lost out to Daniel Day-Lewis for his portrayal of the titular President in "Lincoln." Not that there's any shame in losing to Day-Lewis, but it's got to be a slight sore point for Jackman as it was the one and only time he earned an Academy Award nom, despite being one of the most versatile actors working in the industry.
Now, Jackman has once again reminded us of his talents with "Deadpool & Wolverine,...
Yes, the beloved Aussie scored an Oscar nomination for Best Actor at the 2013 Academy Awards, but lost out to Daniel Day-Lewis for his portrayal of the titular President in "Lincoln." Not that there's any shame in losing to Day-Lewis, but it's got to be a slight sore point for Jackman as it was the one and only time he earned an Academy Award nom, despite being one of the most versatile actors working in the industry.
Now, Jackman has once again reminded us of his talents with "Deadpool & Wolverine,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."
"Deadpool & Wolverine" uses the power of a well-placed nostalgic cameo and weaponizes them in the same way "Spider-Man: No Way Home" does, delivering a hugely entertaining experience that also serves as a love letter to Marvel's past. The film is a thank you to audiences that stuck with the genre through the decades, through the good movies and the bad.
From turning Deadpool and Wolverine's journey into the unapologetically gay movie Marvel keeps failing to deliver, to giving one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most solemn actors a chance to go back to a beloved yet goofy role that culminates into a parade of profanity echoing Steve Martin's car rental scene in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," the movie does pick its cameos and roles really well in order to deliver something outrageously funny. It's how we saw not just the...
"Deadpool & Wolverine" uses the power of a well-placed nostalgic cameo and weaponizes them in the same way "Spider-Man: No Way Home" does, delivering a hugely entertaining experience that also serves as a love letter to Marvel's past. The film is a thank you to audiences that stuck with the genre through the decades, through the good movies and the bad.
From turning Deadpool and Wolverine's journey into the unapologetically gay movie Marvel keeps failing to deliver, to giving one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most solemn actors a chance to go back to a beloved yet goofy role that culminates into a parade of profanity echoing Steve Martin's car rental scene in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," the movie does pick its cameos and roles really well in order to deliver something outrageously funny. It's how we saw not just the...
- 8/6/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
There is a lot going on in "Deadpool & Wolverine." One could even say too much. From the gags to the cameos, many Marvel fans would be eager to rewatch the movie and try to catch everything, though /Film's Chris Evangelista disagrees in his not-so-enthusiastic review. Still, there are plenty of silly and irreverent gags to keep the audience entertained. This is a movie that gives one of the best actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe a profanity-laden speech reminiscent of Steve Martin's car rental f-bomb tirade in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and a movie that introduces the most powerful creature in all of the Marvel multiverse.
Granted, "Deadpool & Wolverine" isn't all jokes. It also serves as a heartfelt celebration of the good, the bad, and the weird of the last 25 years of superhero movies, not only providing several exciting cameos but also paying homage to 20th Century Fox...
Granted, "Deadpool & Wolverine" isn't all jokes. It also serves as a heartfelt celebration of the good, the bad, and the weird of the last 25 years of superhero movies, not only providing several exciting cameos but also paying homage to 20th Century Fox...
- 8/1/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
This article contains heavy spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."
"Deadpool & Wolverine" is finally out, bringing Marvel fans everywhere something they've apparently been clamoring for (that's what the box office indicates anyway): tons and tons of gratuitous and extremely fun cameos. The "Deadpool" sequel knows exactly how to play its audience and give them an entertaining popcorn movie that is fun, funny, and also a love letter to a pivotal chapter in the history of superhero movies.
Arguably the single best cameo in a long list of cameos is Chris Evans returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- not to play Steve Rogers, but to reprise his role as Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch from the 2005 "Fantastic Four." It's part of "Deadpool & Wolverine" and its irreverent nod to the 20th Century Fox era of Marvel movies, both the good ("X-Men") and the bad, but mostly just the...
"Deadpool & Wolverine" is finally out, bringing Marvel fans everywhere something they've apparently been clamoring for (that's what the box office indicates anyway): tons and tons of gratuitous and extremely fun cameos. The "Deadpool" sequel knows exactly how to play its audience and give them an entertaining popcorn movie that is fun, funny, and also a love letter to a pivotal chapter in the history of superhero movies.
Arguably the single best cameo in a long list of cameos is Chris Evans returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- not to play Steve Rogers, but to reprise his role as Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch from the 2005 "Fantastic Four." It's part of "Deadpool & Wolverine" and its irreverent nod to the 20th Century Fox era of Marvel movies, both the good ("X-Men") and the bad, but mostly just the...
- 7/31/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
This article contains extremely light spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."
Like any human being with good taste, Ryan Reynolds loves John Candy. The star of the "Deadpool" movies has shared his appreciation for the late actor/comedian, who died at age 43 in 1994, multiple times on social media over the years, including when he shared this touching video tribute to Candy:
(I'd never seen that before, and was on the verge of tears when I watched it this morning.)
In 2020, Reynolds wrote on Instagram, "John Candy passed away 26 years ago today. He always walked that tightrope between hilarious and heartbreaking. His movies mean so much to me. If you haven't seen his work, check it out. He's absolutely beautiful." In 2023, word came out that he's even producing a documentary about Candy that's being directed by Colin Hanks. And as recently as last month, Reynolds randomly shared a meme about Candy in his Instagram stories.
Like any human being with good taste, Ryan Reynolds loves John Candy. The star of the "Deadpool" movies has shared his appreciation for the late actor/comedian, who died at age 43 in 1994, multiple times on social media over the years, including when he shared this touching video tribute to Candy:
(I'd never seen that before, and was on the verge of tears when I watched it this morning.)
In 2020, Reynolds wrote on Instagram, "John Candy passed away 26 years ago today. He always walked that tightrope between hilarious and heartbreaking. His movies mean so much to me. If you haven't seen his work, check it out. He's absolutely beautiful." In 2023, word came out that he's even producing a documentary about Candy that's being directed by Colin Hanks. And as recently as last month, Reynolds randomly shared a meme about Candy in his Instagram stories.
- 7/28/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
In the 1990s, Hollywood found both success and failure by digging deep into the back catalog of horror master Stephen King. The decade saw some of the best adaptations of his work and some of the worst (we don't need to talk about "The Lawnmower Man"), but its high and low points alike notably drew from lesser-known King works, as many of his major hits were already adapted in the decades prior. "Thinner" falls into this category: Released in 1984, the novel that inspired the movie was well-regarded upon release, but is mostly known now as the book that helped readers identify King as the writer behind pseudonym Richard Bachman.
Plenty of King fans love "Thinner," but the novel about an overweight man who is cursed to lose weight rapidly to the point of emaciation isn't exactly as high profile as the novelist's more zeitgeist-defining works. The Tom Holland-directed film...
Plenty of King fans love "Thinner," but the novel about an overweight man who is cursed to lose weight rapidly to the point of emaciation isn't exactly as high profile as the novelist's more zeitgeist-defining works. The Tom Holland-directed film...
- 7/27/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is on the wane but remains inescapable. While not able to command the vice-like grip on pop culture it once did, the films and Disney+ shows that make up the modern Marvel world (not to mention whatever the hell Sony is doing with stuff like "Madame Web") continue to arrive, bringing comic book heroes to the screen with varying results. Since 2008, Marvel has been pumping out at least two movies a year. When streaming service Disney+ came along, the prospect for even more Marvel arrived, and audiences had to contend with both big screen blockbusters and smaller TV shows that filled in the gaps. The center could not hold, and what was once escapist popcorn entertainment began to feel like homework. In short, it wasn't fun anymore. It felt like the party was over.
This year, thanks in part to the lengthy Hollywood strikes, Marvel Studios...
This year, thanks in part to the lengthy Hollywood strikes, Marvel Studios...
- 7/23/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die couldn’t be a more apt title for Will Smith, for whom much is riding on the film doing decent business.
If it works, it could jump-start Smith’s movie career more than two years after he slapped Oscar host Chris Rock on live television, tarnishing a public image he’d spent decades cultivating.
In advance of Bad Boys 4 — in which he plays the sort of fun-loving role people enjoy seeing Smith in — The Hollywood Reporter has learned that his agents at CAA have been calling studio production execs for the first time since the slap. Over the past three or four weeks, they have inquired if studios have projects that are right for Smith, and have even thrown out a suggestion or two, according to multiple sources. The hope is that Smith’s next film can be announced relatively quickly, should Bad Boys 4 work.
If it works, it could jump-start Smith’s movie career more than two years after he slapped Oscar host Chris Rock on live television, tarnishing a public image he’d spent decades cultivating.
In advance of Bad Boys 4 — in which he plays the sort of fun-loving role people enjoy seeing Smith in — The Hollywood Reporter has learned that his agents at CAA have been calling studio production execs for the first time since the slap. Over the past three or four weeks, they have inquired if studios have projects that are right for Smith, and have even thrown out a suggestion or two, according to multiple sources. The hope is that Smith’s next film can be announced relatively quickly, should Bad Boys 4 work.
- 6/6/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Explore the Cast of Uncle Buck John Candy (Buck Russell) – 6ft 2 in. (188 cm) Did John Candy Improvise in Home Alone? Who Played Uncle Buck’s Girlfriend? Jean Louisa Kelly (Tia Russell) – 5ft 3 in. (160 cm) Who Played Tia’s Boyfriend in Uncle Buck? Gaby Hoffmann (Maizy Russell) – 5ft 7 in. (170.2 cm) Macaulay Culkin (Miles Russell) – 5ft 6 in. (167.6 cm) Elaine Bromka (Cindy Russell) – 5 ft 4¼ in. (164.5 cm) Garrett M. Brown (Bob Russell) – 6ft 3 in. (191 cm) Who Played the Drunk Clown in Uncle Buck? Was Uncle Buck Filmed in the Same House as Home Alone?
Are you a fan of John Hughes’ 1989 classic Uncle Buck? If so, you might be curious to know what the cast of this hilarious comedy is up to now.
Starring John Candy, Uncle Buck tells the story of a bachelor who unexpectedly becomes the caretaker of his brother’s teenage daughter and her siblings.
Despite mixed reviews upon its release,...
Are you a fan of John Hughes’ 1989 classic Uncle Buck? If so, you might be curious to know what the cast of this hilarious comedy is up to now.
Starring John Candy, Uncle Buck tells the story of a bachelor who unexpectedly becomes the caretaker of his brother’s teenage daughter and her siblings.
Despite mixed reviews upon its release,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Explore Steve Martin’s Life and Career The Road to Stardom: How Steve Martin Became Famous 10. The Jerk (1979) – 83% Score 9. All of Me (1984) – 85% Score 8. Roxanne (1987) – 88% Score 7. The Spanish Prisoner (1997) – 89% Score 6. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) – 89% Score 5. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) – 90% Score 4. L.A. Story (1991) – 91% Score 3. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) – 92% Score 2. Parenthood (1989) – 92% Score 1. Only Murders in the Building (2021-Current) – 99% Score
Steve Martin has donned many hats in the entertainment industry throughout his prolific career.
As a writer, comedian, musician, actor, and so much more, this extremely talented creator has always made us smile. At 78 years old, Steve Martin hasn’t let his age hold him back and has continued to flex his comedic acting muscles without slowing down.
As this beloved actor’s birthday passes and we continue to laugh at his outrageous performances, we thought it’d be a joy to look back at this masterful amuser’s career so far.
With such a...
Steve Martin has donned many hats in the entertainment industry throughout his prolific career.
As a writer, comedian, musician, actor, and so much more, this extremely talented creator has always made us smile. At 78 years old, Steve Martin hasn’t let his age hold him back and has continued to flex his comedic acting muscles without slowing down.
As this beloved actor’s birthday passes and we continue to laugh at his outrageous performances, we thought it’d be a joy to look back at this masterful amuser’s career so far.
With such a...
- 6/6/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has shared a touching tribute in memory of the late comedian and Home Alone star, John Candy. Known for his memorable roles in iconic films such as Splash, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Uncle Buck, the actor was celebrated for his impeccable timing, versatility, and ability to bring warmth and humor to every character he portrayed.
John Candy in Uncle Buck | Credit: Universal Pictures
His untimely death in 1994 at the age of 43 was met with an outpouring of grief from fans around the world, who fondly remember the comedic genius. Reynolds, among those who admired Candy, recently took to Instagram to share how much he misses the late actor.
Ryan Reynolds’ Heartfelt Tribute to Late Comedian John Candy
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is deeply remembering the late actor-comedian John Candy, as he expressed recently on his Instagram. The actor shared an Instagram post by @retrorewind80s honoring the late Hollywood icon.
John Candy in Uncle Buck | Credit: Universal Pictures
His untimely death in 1994 at the age of 43 was met with an outpouring of grief from fans around the world, who fondly remember the comedic genius. Reynolds, among those who admired Candy, recently took to Instagram to share how much he misses the late actor.
Ryan Reynolds’ Heartfelt Tribute to Late Comedian John Candy
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is deeply remembering the late actor-comedian John Candy, as he expressed recently on his Instagram. The actor shared an Instagram post by @retrorewind80s honoring the late Hollywood icon.
- 5/27/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Amazon MGM Studios has rounded out the cast of Oh. What. Fun., its all-star holiday comedy being directed by Michael Showalter, who is coming off the record-breaking success of the streamer’s romantic drama The Idea of You.
Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu and Maude Apatow have been added to the call sheet while Danielle Brooks has signed on for a cameo in the feature, which is currently shooting in Atlanta.
Michelle Pfeiffer is leading the ensemble that already include Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa.
Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake,...
Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu and Maude Apatow have been added to the call sheet while Danielle Brooks has signed on for a cameo in the feature, which is currently shooting in Atlanta.
Michelle Pfeiffer is leading the ensemble that already include Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa.
Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel debuted a new 60-second promo (check it out here) and poster for Deadpool and Wolverine earlier today when tickets went on sale, and we now have an updated synopsis for the studio's "most significant mistake to date."
We've seen a few different versions (most likely placeholders for merchandizing purposes) of this logline already, but this is by far the most unserious yet!
“Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date - Deadpool & Wolverine," it reads. "A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctantlier... reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to - F*ck. Synopses are so f*cking stupid.”
It seems clear that the marketing for D&w is going to take the piss at every given opportunity,...
We've seen a few different versions (most likely placeholders for merchandizing purposes) of this logline already, but this is by far the most unserious yet!
“Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date - Deadpool & Wolverine," it reads. "A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctantlier... reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to - F*ck. Synopses are so f*cking stupid.”
It seems clear that the marketing for D&w is going to take the piss at every given opportunity,...
- 5/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
After a busy couple of weeks which saw us getting almost daily Deadpool & Wolverine updates, it's been all quiet lately. Yes, there's a rumoured runtime floating around (we've heard it's inaccurate) but that's really been it.
Now, though, Marvel Studios has released a new behind-the-scenes still showing director Shawn Levy and stars Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) on the threequel's Time Variance Authority set.
Those colourful costumes pop and, yet again, there's no sign of Logan's mask. It's either only in Deadpool & Wolverine for a scene or two or it's been decided that covering Jackman's face in marketing materials isn't a wise move.
"Everyone assumed that Hugh's return was the result of me or Ryan pestering or pitching him relentlessly," Levy recently said of Jackman's return as Wolverine. "But even more miraculously, this was the result of a Hugh Jackman epiphany. He wanted to do...
Now, though, Marvel Studios has released a new behind-the-scenes still showing director Shawn Levy and stars Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) on the threequel's Time Variance Authority set.
Those colourful costumes pop and, yet again, there's no sign of Logan's mask. It's either only in Deadpool & Wolverine for a scene or two or it's been decided that covering Jackman's face in marketing materials isn't a wise move.
"Everyone assumed that Hugh's return was the result of me or Ryan pestering or pitching him relentlessly," Levy recently said of Jackman's return as Wolverine. "But even more miraculously, this was the result of a Hugh Jackman epiphany. He wanted to do...
- 5/17/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
With numerous films and TV series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s a daunting proposition for a newcomer to even think about getting caught up on the various characters and storylines.
But Shawn Levy, who directed the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, says there will be no “homework” required to enjoy his film.
“I was a good student in school. I’ll do my homework as an adult. But I am definitely not looking to do homework when I go to the movies,” Levy told the Associated Press.
He added that his goal was to make the already established fans happy but also create a movie that anyone can enjoy.
“I very much made this film with certainly a healthy respect and gratitude towards the rabid fan base that has peak fluency in the mythology and lore of these characters and this world,” he said. “But I didn’t want to presume that.
But Shawn Levy, who directed the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, says there will be no “homework” required to enjoy his film.
“I was a good student in school. I’ll do my homework as an adult. But I am definitely not looking to do homework when I go to the movies,” Levy told the Associated Press.
He added that his goal was to make the already established fans happy but also create a movie that anyone can enjoy.
“I very much made this film with certainly a healthy respect and gratitude towards the rabid fan base that has peak fluency in the mythology and lore of these characters and this world,” he said. “But I didn’t want to presume that.
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Have you ever been curious about what it would look like if silver screen charisma had a face-off? This is going to be an exciting one because the upcoming Deadpool 3 flick promises a feast of fandom greatness. How? Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman seem to be paying homage to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man in the highly anticipated Deadpool vs. Wolverine fight scene.
The nostalgic nod to our beloved web-slinger is not only a treat for eagle-eyed viewers, but also a masterstroke of intertextual brilliance that unites strands from our favorite superhero universes. Marvel’s squabbling pair is back at it: The trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine was just released, and it features Jackman’s Wolverine and Reynolds’ Deadpool acting out their respective roles.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
If you are not familiar with comic books, Spider-Man and Deadpool have one of the most intriguing...
The nostalgic nod to our beloved web-slinger is not only a treat for eagle-eyed viewers, but also a masterstroke of intertextual brilliance that unites strands from our favorite superhero universes. Marvel’s squabbling pair is back at it: The trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine was just released, and it features Jackman’s Wolverine and Reynolds’ Deadpool acting out their respective roles.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
If you are not familiar with comic books, Spider-Man and Deadpool have one of the most intriguing...
- 4/24/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Streaming now on Apple TV+, and by the way one of the best services you can rent each month as they have the fantastic Masters Of The Air, For All Mankind, Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters, the Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner Coda, is “Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces”
Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment and the doc dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. “Then” chronicles Steve Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35. “Now” focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.
Steve! (martin) a...
Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment and the doc dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. “Then” chronicles Steve Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35. “Now” focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.
Steve! (martin) a...
- 4/3/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
There are entire generations that have no idea that Steve Martin was a stand-up comedian. They may recognize him as one-third of the trio that’s turned Only Murders in the Building into a streaming hit, or the long-suffering patriarch of the Father of the Bride movies, or maybe as that guy with the funny mustache who was in that one thing with Beyoncé (i.e. 2006 Pink Panther reboot). Some might have watched Parenthood or Planes, Trains and Automobiles with their parents when they were younger. He’s the celebrity who,...
- 4/1/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
The EFM (European Film Market) continues to heat up, with another promising project hitting the scene. Will Smith will star in the biggest-budgeted project at the show, Sugar Bandits. With a reported budget that circles $80 million, Sugar Bandits follows “a former Special Forces solider who joins an elite, vigilante squad aiming to wipe out the drug trade in Boston, but soon learns things are not what they seem.”
Sugar Bandits has sat on the Hollywood sidelines with Universal setting director Joe Carnahan on the project. However, it’s now heading to EFM, where filmmakers scope out independent projects. Sugar Bandits is based on the screenplay and novel Devils In Exile by Chuck Hogan, with Smith and Jon Mone producing through Westbrook Studios. Ryan Shimizaki oversees the project, with Stuart Ford joining the production effort through AGC Studios, which is financing the film entirely. Additionally, Richard Abate produces via 3 Arts Entertainment.
Sugar Bandits has sat on the Hollywood sidelines with Universal setting director Joe Carnahan on the project. However, it’s now heading to EFM, where filmmakers scope out independent projects. Sugar Bandits is based on the screenplay and novel Devils In Exile by Chuck Hogan, with Smith and Jon Mone producing through Westbrook Studios. Ryan Shimizaki oversees the project, with Stuart Ford joining the production effort through AGC Studios, which is financing the film entirely. Additionally, Richard Abate produces via 3 Arts Entertainment.
- 2/14/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Aaron Stanford is returning to the MCU, as it was revealed in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer released during the Superbowl on Sunday. He is reprising the role of Pyro which he portrayed in X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand.
“I’m very excited to be revisiting this role, and couldn’t think of a better place for Pyro’s resurrection than the Deadpool universe,” Standford tells Deadline in a statement.
While details as to the plot of the film have thus far been under wraps, director Shawn Levy told Deadline at last year’s Toronto Film Festival that the goal was for the film to feel “grounded” and “real” — more like “a descendant of Midnight Run, and 48 Hours, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles” than “a descendant of Airplane.”
In a recent appearance on BroBible’s Post-Credit podcast, Matthew Vaughn, the filmmaker behind Marvel titles like X-Men: First Class,...
“I’m very excited to be revisiting this role, and couldn’t think of a better place for Pyro’s resurrection than the Deadpool universe,” Standford tells Deadline in a statement.
While details as to the plot of the film have thus far been under wraps, director Shawn Levy told Deadline at last year’s Toronto Film Festival that the goal was for the film to feel “grounded” and “real” — more like “a descendant of Midnight Run, and 48 Hours, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles” than “a descendant of Airplane.”
In a recent appearance on BroBible’s Post-Credit podcast, Matthew Vaughn, the filmmaker behind Marvel titles like X-Men: First Class,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
John Hughes was the patron saint of adolescents who found great success with a series of hit comedies, most of them centering around the plight of teenagers. Yet how many of those titles remain classics? Let’s take a look back at 12 of his greatest films as both a writer and director, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1950, Hughes first came to the attention of Hollywood as a writer after penning “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983) and “Mr. Mom” (1983). That financially successful one-two punch landed him his first directing gig: “Sixteen Candles” (1984). A tender coming-of-age story about a teenage girl (Molly Ringwald) suffering one indignity after another on her sweet sixteen firmly established him as the premiere helmer of adolescent comedies, leading to “The Breakfast Club” (1985), “Weird Science” (1985), and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986).
Yet Hughes also excelled at entertainments outside the classroom, including the road trip farce “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (1987), starring...
Born in 1950, Hughes first came to the attention of Hollywood as a writer after penning “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983) and “Mr. Mom” (1983). That financially successful one-two punch landed him his first directing gig: “Sixteen Candles” (1984). A tender coming-of-age story about a teenage girl (Molly Ringwald) suffering one indignity after another on her sweet sixteen firmly established him as the premiere helmer of adolescent comedies, leading to “The Breakfast Club” (1985), “Weird Science” (1985), and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986).
Yet Hughes also excelled at entertainments outside the classroom, including the road trip farce “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (1987), starring...
- 2/10/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Updated After 9:04 Am Post…After resuming production post actors strike in November, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool 3 has wrapped per its leading man Ryan Reynolds.
“The suit hides blood. Also sweat… But today, with Deadpool wrapping, it’s mostly tears. A giant and forever thanks to the cast and crew of our film who battled wind, rain, strikes and @thehughjackman… all under the stalwart leadership of @slevydirect” wrote the actor who plays the Merc with the Mouth.
“I got to make a movie with my closest pals and that doesn’t happen very often. See ya July 26th,” he added.
Deadpool 3 was one of a handful of feature productions to resume promptly late fall along with Warner Bros’ Beetlejuice 2, Paramount’s Gladiator 2, Sony’s Venom 3 and Warner’s Juror No. 2. Deadpool 3 was roughly 50% in the can before the actors strike began in mid-July 2023. The threequel...
“The suit hides blood. Also sweat… But today, with Deadpool wrapping, it’s mostly tears. A giant and forever thanks to the cast and crew of our film who battled wind, rain, strikes and @thehughjackman… all under the stalwart leadership of @slevydirect” wrote the actor who plays the Merc with the Mouth.
“I got to make a movie with my closest pals and that doesn’t happen very often. See ya July 26th,” he added.
Deadpool 3 was one of a handful of feature productions to resume promptly late fall along with Warner Bros’ Beetlejuice 2, Paramount’s Gladiator 2, Sony’s Venom 3 and Warner’s Juror No. 2. Deadpool 3 was roughly 50% in the can before the actors strike began in mid-July 2023. The threequel...
- 1/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Deadpool 3 is officially wrapping up production, and Ryan Reynolds is celebrating the occasion with a picture of his crotch! Move over, Jareth, there’s a new codpiece in town! The superhero threequel has fought an uphill battle since cameras started rolling, with unpredictable weather, Hollywood strikes, and Hugh Jackman gumming up the works. As the only Marvel Studios film releasing in 2024, a lot is riding on the Merc With a Mouth’s next round of silver-screen shenanigans.
The good news is that fans are climbing the walls for the next Deadpool movie. The sequel carries an air of mystery as Jackman’s involvement means Wade and Logan will finally lock horns on the big screen. Rumors suggest Deadpool 3 includes aspects of multiversal madness, too, leading to surprising cameos and nods to bygone eras of Marvel’s cinematic offerings. Expect the X-Men to get roasted beyond recognition, True Believers.
The good news is that fans are climbing the walls for the next Deadpool movie. The sequel carries an air of mystery as Jackman’s involvement means Wade and Logan will finally lock horns on the big screen. Rumors suggest Deadpool 3 includes aspects of multiversal madness, too, leading to surprising cameos and nods to bygone eras of Marvel’s cinematic offerings. Expect the X-Men to get roasted beyond recognition, True Believers.
- 1/24/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
April Ferry, the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning costume designer known for her work on Big Trouble in Little China, Maverick, Rome and Game of Thrones, died Thursday, the Costume Designers Guild announced. She was 91.
Ferry, who graduated to costume designer on Lawrence Kasdan’s The Big Chill (1983), collaborated with John Hughes on Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), She’s Having a Baby (1988) and Flubber (1997) and with Jonathan Mostow on U-571 (2000), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) and Surrogates (2009).
She received her Academy Award nom for Richard Donner’s reimagining of Maverick (1994) — she lost out to Lizzy Gardiner and Tim Chappel of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Oscar night — and won her Emmy in 2006 for HBO’s Rome.
Her résumé also included Made in Heaven (1987), Child’s Play (1988), The Babe (1992), Donner’s Radio Flyer (1992), Unlawful Entry (1992), Free Willy (1993), Beethoven’s 2nd (1993), Little Giants (1994), Donnie Darko (2001), Elysium (2013), RoboCop (2014) and Jurassic World (2015).
In 2014, she...
Ferry, who graduated to costume designer on Lawrence Kasdan’s The Big Chill (1983), collaborated with John Hughes on Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), She’s Having a Baby (1988) and Flubber (1997) and with Jonathan Mostow on U-571 (2000), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) and Surrogates (2009).
She received her Academy Award nom for Richard Donner’s reimagining of Maverick (1994) — she lost out to Lizzy Gardiner and Tim Chappel of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Oscar night — and won her Emmy in 2006 for HBO’s Rome.
Her résumé also included Made in Heaven (1987), Child’s Play (1988), The Babe (1992), Donner’s Radio Flyer (1992), Unlawful Entry (1992), Free Willy (1993), Beethoven’s 2nd (1993), Little Giants (1994), Donnie Darko (2001), Elysium (2013), RoboCop (2014) and Jurassic World (2015).
In 2014, she...
- 1/12/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Each winter, we invite Notebook contributors to take part in our unique twist on the year-end poll. Rather than tally their favorite new releases from the year, they’re asked to creatively pair a new release with an older film they watched for the first time that year: a “fantasy double feature.” We’re delighted by the range of responses this year; this year’s doubles offer up inspired combinations of moving-image art that might otherwise slip through the cracks.We invite you to plunge into this collective viewing scrapbook, which captures our writers at their most imaginative, adventurous, and thoughtful—maybe it'll motivate you to test some of these out (or come up with your own) over the holidays.We hope you enjoy the read, and find our sixteenth year appropriately sweet!{{notebook_form}}Paul AttardNEW: Skinamarink + Old: Room Film 1973Homebound horror films shrouded in darkness, ones that transform...
- 12/23/2023
- MUBI
You know what they say about Old Man Marley, the South Bend Shovel Slayer? Back in ’58, he murdered his whole family and half the people on a suburban Chicago block with a snow shovel. He’s been hiding out there ever since, disguising the remains of his misdeeds by turning victims to mummies, and using the dust off their bones to salt our streets.
That’s what the kids in the McCallister house tell each other every cold December night when the lonely stranger played by Roberts Blossom appears outside their window. It’s of course a lie, but the truth was originally a lot more enigmatic in the early drafts of the Home Alone screenplay penned by John Hughes, who was a maestro of family and youth entertainment during the 1980s and early ‘90s.
At its inception, Home Alone was both a departure and a return to the well for Hughes.
That’s what the kids in the McCallister house tell each other every cold December night when the lonely stranger played by Roberts Blossom appears outside their window. It’s of course a lie, but the truth was originally a lot more enigmatic in the early drafts of the Home Alone screenplay penned by John Hughes, who was a maestro of family and youth entertainment during the 1980s and early ‘90s.
At its inception, Home Alone was both a departure and a return to the well for Hughes.
- 12/23/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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.
The Big Lebowski by Nick Charge
80’s Horror Icons by Kevin Tiernan
The Killer by Satchel Couture
Loki by Krittee Yampraipirom
The Lord of the Rings by Jorcerca
Planes, Trains and Automobiles...
The Big Lebowski by Nick Charge
80’s Horror Icons by Kevin Tiernan
The Killer by Satchel Couture
Loki by Krittee Yampraipirom
The Lord of the Rings by Jorcerca
Planes, Trains and Automobiles...
- 11/25/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Few filmmakers have had their finger on the pulse of the American zeitgeist better than John Hughes in the 1980s. A former advertising copywriter and the son of a Chicagoan salesman, also named John Hughes, the now legendary screenwriter and film director rose to prominence in the mid-to-late 20th century by recognizing what audiences wanted to see and hear. And sometimes what they needed to feel.
It was that gift which allowed him to transition from moonlighting as a joke writer for standups like Rodney Dangerfield to writing proper comedy films outright—and sometimes lacing them with an emotional sentimentality that, if not universally true, almost always felt authentic. The ‘80s comedies he wrote and directed, including Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), are still watched and celebrated to this day as much for their moments of earnestness (such as when Alan Ruck demolishes his neglectful...
It was that gift which allowed him to transition from moonlighting as a joke writer for standups like Rodney Dangerfield to writing proper comedy films outright—and sometimes lacing them with an emotional sentimentality that, if not universally true, almost always felt authentic. The ‘80s comedies he wrote and directed, including Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), are still watched and celebrated to this day as much for their moments of earnestness (such as when Alan Ruck demolishes his neglectful...
- 11/22/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
If holiday romance flicks are one of your favorite dramas, head over to Pluto TV now to watch free titles from Hallmark, Lifetime and more.
Halloween is behind us, which means the holiday season is about to begin! For many in the United States, that means the yearly tradition of watching sweet, touching holiday romance movies is circling back around, and some already have their DVRs packed full of content.
Pluto TV launched its “Season’s Greetings” category Nov. 1. This content hub includes free streaming content from Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and more. Other holiday movies on Pluto include “Bad Santa,” “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and many others. Watch Now Tba Pluto.TV What is Available in Pluto’s Season’s Greetings Hub?
Pluto TV has a fantastic selection of both live and on-demand content available. First up is the streamer’s new Season’s Greetings hub, which houses a total of nine live-streaming channels featuring movies,...
Halloween is behind us, which means the holiday season is about to begin! For many in the United States, that means the yearly tradition of watching sweet, touching holiday romance movies is circling back around, and some already have their DVRs packed full of content.
Pluto TV launched its “Season’s Greetings” category Nov. 1. This content hub includes free streaming content from Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and more. Other holiday movies on Pluto include “Bad Santa,” “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and many others. Watch Now Tba Pluto.TV What is Available in Pluto’s Season’s Greetings Hub?
Pluto TV has a fantastic selection of both live and on-demand content available. First up is the streamer’s new Season’s Greetings hub, which houses a total of nine live-streaming channels featuring movies,...
- 11/2/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
It appears that we here at /Film are in collective agreement: November is the perfect month to catch up on all the spooky season stuff you didn't get around to in October. Great Thanksgiving films are few and far between, and unless you're just really into the winter holidays, it's too early to start diving into your favorite films and series about Christmas, Hanukkah, you name it. Plus, this is also the time of year when studios begin marching out their awards contenders in droves, so you've got to make room for those as well.
Case in point: For years now, November has seen Netflix roll out its first wave of serious Oscar hopefuls, and 2023 will be very much business as usual in that respect. That's not to say it's all prestige offerings and biopics for the next four weeks. For example, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" fans will finally...
Case in point: For years now, November has seen Netflix roll out its first wave of serious Oscar hopefuls, and 2023 will be very much business as usual in that respect. That's not to say it's all prestige offerings and biopics for the next four weeks. For example, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" fans will finally...
- 10/25/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Deadpool 3 loses its May release date as the strike continues to affect the 2024 theatrical schedule
We’re hearing disappointing news concerning 20th Century Studios‘ Deadpool 3 release. According to Deadline, the highly-anticipated threequel starring Ryan Renolds and Hugh Jackman will lose its May release date because of complications related to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Deadline says that even if the strike ends in the next few weeks, it’s almost impossible for the superhero sequel to keep its original release date. In its current state, the movie is half-finished. In other words, there’s lots more work to do on the film before it can hit its target of May 3, 2024. While the Deadpool 3 delay is a bummer, it’s understandable, given the circumstances.
According to sources, there’s a chance Captain America: Brave New World could move to an earlier date, seeing as it’s finished production. Additionally, if Deadpool 3 can’t open by July 26, 2024, it could move to November, a sweet spot for MCU success.
According to sources, there’s a chance Captain America: Brave New World could move to an earlier date, seeing as it’s finished production. Additionally, if Deadpool 3 can’t open by July 26, 2024, it could move to November, a sweet spot for MCU success.
- 10/19/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 contains a cast of heavy hitters joining the staple trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. Each addition drives this season’s murder mystery, particularly Paul Rudd’s Ben Glenroy, whose second and certain death earns him consideration on the murder podcast.
Also entering the puzzle this season is Meryl Streep as aspiring actress Loretta Durkin, who auditions and gets cast in the role of The Nanny by Oliver himself in his new play. All her life she has been waiting to hear the words he says to her after she finishes her monologue. Ben Glenroy brings some interesting people along with him — mainly his manager and adopted brother Dickey (Jeremy Shamos) and his cameraman Tobert (Jesse Williams). Kimber (Ashley Park) acts in the play as well.
Here’s a complete “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 cast and character guide:
Steve...
Also entering the puzzle this season is Meryl Streep as aspiring actress Loretta Durkin, who auditions and gets cast in the role of The Nanny by Oliver himself in his new play. All her life she has been waiting to hear the words he says to her after she finishes her monologue. Ben Glenroy brings some interesting people along with him — mainly his manager and adopted brother Dickey (Jeremy Shamos) and his cameraman Tobert (Jesse Williams). Kimber (Ashley Park) acts in the play as well.
Here’s a complete “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 cast and character guide:
Steve...
- 8/9/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Apple TV+ has released first-look images of its upcoming limited series “The Crowded Room,” which stars Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum.
The 10-episode thriller series will premiere with its first three episodes on June 9. The remaining seven episodes will then air one episode per week, concluding on Friday, July 28.
“The Crowded Room,” according to its official plot description, follows “Danny Sullivan (Holland) after he was arrested for his involvement in a New York City shooting in 1979. Danny unveils his life through a series of interviews with interrogator Rya Goodwin (Seyfried), and slowly details to Rya, and the audience, his mysterious past that led him to the fateful incident. As Danny retrospectively examines his life, he reckons with his past and a few pivotal moments, that ultimately leads him to uncover a life-altering revelation.”
The series also stars Sasha Lane (“Conversations With Friends”), Will Chase (“Dopesick”), Lior Raz (“Fauda”), Laila Robins,...
The 10-episode thriller series will premiere with its first three episodes on June 9. The remaining seven episodes will then air one episode per week, concluding on Friday, July 28.
“The Crowded Room,” according to its official plot description, follows “Danny Sullivan (Holland) after he was arrested for his involvement in a New York City shooting in 1979. Danny unveils his life through a series of interviews with interrogator Rya Goodwin (Seyfried), and slowly details to Rya, and the audience, his mysterious past that led him to the fateful incident. As Danny retrospectively examines his life, he reckons with his past and a few pivotal moments, that ultimately leads him to uncover a life-altering revelation.”
The series also stars Sasha Lane (“Conversations With Friends”), Will Chase (“Dopesick”), Lior Raz (“Fauda”), Laila Robins,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Charna Flam, McKinley Franklin and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
The “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” remake is on its way, but it might take some time to get it just right, Kevin Hart has confirmed.
The comedian is asked about filming the new version of the classic 1987 flick as he chats to Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante.
It was revealed back in 2020 that a reboot, also starring Will Smith, was set to be released.
I’ve been patiently waiting for the right project to team up with my brother with. We found it and are developing it together with our teams. This will be huge for us and the city of brotherly love aka… https://t.co/oedaTxcVGQ
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) August 17, 2020
Hart tells us of how the process is going so far, “Still writing! You’re talking about the remake for me and Will Smith?
“That’s what we’re working on! Excited to figure something out with my guy.
The comedian is asked about filming the new version of the classic 1987 flick as he chats to Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante.
It was revealed back in 2020 that a reboot, also starring Will Smith, was set to be released.
I’ve been patiently waiting for the right project to team up with my brother with. We found it and are developing it together with our teams. This will be huge for us and the city of brotherly love aka… https://t.co/oedaTxcVGQ
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) August 17, 2020
Hart tells us of how the process is going so far, “Still writing! You’re talking about the remake for me and Will Smith?
“That’s what we’re working on! Excited to figure something out with my guy.
- 2/21/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
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