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Prestige International Pictures, a film sales, financing and production company, will be launching at the Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival. The company will be headed by sales industry veteran Carlos Rincon as the president and co-founder. Prestige will be announcing its Cannes slate in the coming days.

Joining Rincon at Prestige as partners and co-founders are producers Chris Lemos, Luis Guerrero, William Knochel and Brad Friedlander of Vital Pictures.

Prestige describes itself as being a distribution company “by filmmakers, for filmmakers” as the producing founders have “lived through all the experiences and challenges that filmmakers face while seeking distribution for their film,” according to a statement. In addition to representing third-party content, Prestige will also represent Vital’s slate of in-house titles.

The company will be based on the West Coast (Los Angeles) and East Coast (Atlanta) to “further enhance relationships with filmmakers on both coasts.”

Previously,...

Movies to Stream on Pluto TV May 2025 ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Digital platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, HBO Max, Paramount and Disney + have an entire slate of original content, new and returning which makes them top contenders for the audience to focus on. But there are a few other platforms like Pluto TV which offer a range of interesting films.

Its release schedule for May features some intriguing films like the Escape Plan trilogy, the Hellraiser universe as well as the Mission Impossible film franchise starring Tom Cruise. Then there are movies like The Prophecy and Tomb Raider. Here’s the full list of movies streaming on the platform in May 2025. Which pens are you most excited to binge watch and enjoy?

Pluto Release Schedule: Every Movie Streaming In May 2025 May 1 2 Days in New York 3022 54 The Accused The African Queen Air Alan Partridge American Outlaws American Son Arrivederci, Baby!

Revisiting The Darkest Night Of Charlize Theron’s Teen Years! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Charlize Theron is Tinseltown’s symbol of glitz, grace, and unfiltered skill. The tall, golden-haired stunner with the defined chin, captivating admirers one gala at a time. She’s appeared on screen in hits like The Italian Job and Reindeer Games, but it was her gutsy portrayal of Aileen Wuornos in Monster that landed her on the Academy’s radar.

Yet what many don’t realize about this South African beauty isn’t tucked in her glittering reel. It’s the story of her early years, a real-life epic that rivals any cinematic plotline. Let’s rewind to 1991, when Charlize was only 15. She was living in a peaceful South African hamlet, a place where mayhem was waiting in the shadows.

Her parents, Gerda and Charles Theron, were stuck in a volatile union. Charles, a heavy drinker, had...

Live with Kelly and Mark did not live up to its name recently when fans tuned in at the beginning of a new week, only to be met with a “prerecorded” disclaimer at the bottom of the screen.

While Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos typically prerecord most end-of-the-week episodes to take extended weekend breaks, things were different this time.

Kelly and Mark jet off to Palm Springs during these weekend breaks or travel to Michigan to see their son, Joaquin Consuelos, at the University of Michigan.

As Monsters and Critics reported, even their trips to Michigan may end since Kelly and Mark’s son is graduating soon.

Kelly and Mark took extra time off and prerecorded their show, not because of Palm Springs or Michigan, but because of another frequent stop for the jet-setting couple.

Kelly shared on her Instagram account that she and Mark took a work trip to their beloved Italy,...

Heist movies for adventure movies’ addicts! (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The heist action thriller film, ‘Jewel Thief—The Heist Begins’, starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, was released on Netflix on 25th April 2025. But it failed to impress many critics and viewers. In case you are interested in watching some deftly crafted and slick heist films, then we recommend you check out these entertaining and gripping movies on Ott.

Hell or High Water (Release Year – 2016)

Streaming Platform – Amazon Prime Video

Plot: Set in West Texas, the film revolves around two brothers – a divorced father (Chris Pine) and an ex-con (played by Ben Foster). The duo plans a series of heists and targets the branches of The Texas Midland Bank, which intends to foreclose on their family ranch. But on their trail is a relentless Texas Ranger (played by Jeff Bridges), who is about to retire from his job. Will...

When you think of Jason Statham, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If it’s a fit bald dude beating the shit out of a nameless goon, good. That means we’re on the same page. Range is not Jason Statham’s forte, nor would we expect his characters to be able to spell “forte”. But the man has marked himself as maybe The action star in modern movies. And that’s good enough for us and his millions of fans. As Frank Martin said in The Transporter: Never change the deal.

Jason Statham was born on July 26th, 1967 in Shirebrook, England. A natural and gifted athlete, Statham was competing in everything from football to diving (he would later be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame). Then came modelling because, well, look at that jawline!

But it was the screen he was destined for.

A Working Man made its debut on digital platforms at the end of last week, but that hasn’t stopped the film from continuing to earn at the box office. Jason Statham’s latest action vehicle now sits at $36 million at the domestic box office and $51 million internationally for a worldwide cumulative total of $87 million. While this is still significantly less than The Beekeeper, the latest action movie collaboration between Statham and director David Ayer, it is enough to make it one of Statham’s 20 highest-grossing movies ever. Despite mixed reactions from fans and critics — 49% score from critics and 87% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes — A Working Man has passed Snatch, which also stars Brad Pitt, to reach Statham’s top 20 list.

If A Working Man can scrounge together another $2 million at the global box office, it will move past Transporter 2 to become the 19th-highest-grossing Jason Statham movie of all time,...

Jason Statham will always be known as one of the most iconic action actors of all time, but there have been some movies over the years that allowed him to flex his comedy muscles. One of those films is Spy, the 2015 slapstick comedy in which Statham stars alongside Jude Law and Melissa McCarthy. Spy also happens to be Statham’s highest-rated movie of his career, according to Rotten Tomatoes, with a 95% from critics on the aggregate site. Now that Spy is 10 years old, a blooper reel from behind the scenes of the film has resurfaced and gone viral online, showing Statham and his co-stars unable to keep it together while reading some of the film’s ridiculously hilarious dialogue. The full reel can be found below, with Statham’s first clip starting around the 2:00 mark.

Statham has always had something of a stoic demeanor — it’s part of why...

Jason Statham is back on movie theater screens again in “A Working Man,” the new action flick from “The Beekeeper” director David Ayer. The film is, like a lot of Statham’s most beloved and popular blockbusters, a thriller starring him as a man with a deadly skillset and a mission to bring some other very, very bad men to justice. That is an archetype that Statham has become exceptionally good at playing as he has slowly but surely established himself over the years as one of the best B-movie action stars of his generation.

For further proof of that, here are five of his best movies that also happen to be available to stream right now.

“Snatch” (Sony Pictures Releasing) “Snatch” (2000)

One of writer-director Guy Ritchie’s earliest films, “Snatch” is a crime comedy about a small-time boxing promoter (Jason Statham) who ends up embroiled in a screwball plot involving a stolen diamond,...

April 2025 schedule for Peacock (Photo Credit – Instagram/Bravo TV)

While there are several digital platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon Prime, Peacock maintains its place and position because of the exclusive content on the streaming giant. It is the home of the most popular NBC content as well as all the exciting reality shows and releases of Bravo.

Be it The Real Housewives franchise and its various editions or Southern Charms, Vanderpump Rules, Summer House and more. Or even Watch What Happens Live, Law & Order and Suits LA, the list is never-ending and quite intriguing for watchers who want something to binge. Here’s the April 2025 schedule of Peacock including weekly episodes and other releases.

Peacock April 2025: Everything On Release Schedule

Weekly Episodes The Americas Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Bravo’s Love Hotel Season 1 Chicago Fire Season 13 Chicago Med Season 10 Chicago Pd Season 12 Dateline Season 33 Days of Our Lives...

A Working Man is now playing in theaters everywhere, but how does it stack up to other films in Jason Statham’s filmography? That depends on whom you ask. A Working Man earned a “rotten” 51% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but general audiences have given the film a “verified hot” 89%. This 89% score is enough to land in the top five for all Jason Statham’s movies, sitting at #5 at the time of writing, barely ahead of Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw at 88% but behind Wrath of Man, which earned a 90%. A Working Man was directed by David Ayer, who worked with Statham prior on The Beekeeper, which earned a 92% rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, the third-highest of Statham’s career.

Ironically enough, the two highest-rated projects of Jason Statham’s career, according to audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, are also the two first movies he ever starred in.

April 2025 is bringing plenty of exciting new shows, movies, and events to Peacock! Whether you’re into thrilling dramas, comedies, or family-friendly content, there’s something for everyone. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the fresh titles you can enjoy next month on the streaming service. Get ready for some great entertainment!

1. Girl You Know It’s True (April 4)

Girl You Know It’s True (2023) is a film that tells the story of dancers Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, who gained fame in the late 80s as the pop duo Milli Vanilli. Despite their success, the duo never actually sang on their songs or debut album.

When the truth about their lip-syncing was exposed, it led to one of the biggest scandals in music history. The film is directed and written by Simon Verhoeven and stars Tijan Njie, Elan Ben Ali, and Matthias Schweighöfer.

2. WrestleMania IX: Becoming a...

Is the “eat the rich” subgenre headed downhill, or are we, as viewers, becoming too critical of it? 2019 was probably the year when artists from all corners of the globe cried out in unison against the economic divide through their work. Hence, we got anti-classist stories like Parasite, Knives Out, Aadhaar, and more. While we were losing our minds during the Covid-19 pandemic and watching how the wealthy were using even a devastating situation like that to oppress people and widen the gap between the upper and lower classes, Squid Game arrived in 2021. And, due to the popularity of the show, it seemed like people would really get together and reject this form of discrimination and inequality. But as soon as the public started cosplaying as the characters, while streaming platforms and YouTubers organized real-life versions of the Squid Game, I guess we began diluting the essence of “eat the rich.

Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in April. The Peacock April 2025 schedule includes the Original documentary WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle, offering a behind-the-scenes look and featuring never-before-seen footage of the 1993 Las Vegas extravaganza that promised fans a WWE event unlike any other.

Plus, don’t miss WrestleMania 41 on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, at 7 Et/4 Pt, streaming Live on Peacock. The action doesn’t stop there; April 17 marks the highly anticipated return of Detective Elliot Stabler in Peacock’s Original Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5.

Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5

For a dose of nostalgia, come and knock on our door – Three’s Company is coming to Peacock on March 31! Stream all eight seasons of the beloved ’70s sitcom and relive the hilarious hijinks of Jack, Janet, and Chrissy. Speaking of TV neighbors that we love,...

Director F. Gary Gray's hit remake of The Italian Jobis heading to a new streaming home.

Per Peacock, 2003's The Italian Job starring Jason Statham is officially set to join the streaming platform's expansive catalog of feature films. Fans will be able to catch The Italian Job on Peacock beginning April 1.

Based on the 1969 film of the same name starring Michael Caine, 2003's The Italian Job features an ensemble cast led by Mark Wahlberg in the role of Charlie Croker, a master thief who is on the hunt for both a major payday and revenge for the death of his mentor, John Bridger. Apart from Wahlberg and Statham, The Italian Job also stars Charlize Theron, Donald Sutherland, Seth Green, Mos Def, and Edward Norton. The Italian Job follows its core cast of characters, collectively known as The Team, as they embark upon a brazen, convoluted plan to steal away...

Gear up, Gerard Butler fans — Netflix has a treat for you this week! Butler's latest action-packed thriller, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, is officially heading to Netflix on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The film made its theatrical release in January 2025. However, those who missed the initial release now have the chance to revel in the intense action that the film brings from the comfort of their own homes.

The long-awaited sequel to 2018's Den of Thieves, the film brings back Gerard Butler in his role of "Big Nick" O'Brien. Once again, the character is on the hunt for an elite group of criminals. However, unlike the first film, Den of Thieves 2 sees Nick and Donnie form an unlikely partnership as the action goes global. Whereas Donnie's focus was on a Federal Reserve branch in the first film, the sequel sees Donnie move his focus to the World Diamond Center, a highly secure facility in Nice,...

A gripping crime thriller starring The Avengers' Samuel L. Jackson and an all-star cast is set to stream for free, bringing intense action and high-stakes drama.

Starting April 1, 2025, fans of high-stakes thrillers can revisit The Negotiator, one of Jackson’s most underrated films, as it arrives on Tubi. The 1998 crime drama, directed by F. Gary Gray, blends suspense, action, and psychological tension, keeping audiences on edge until the very last moment. With its gripping storyline and powerhouse performances, the film remains a standout in the crime thriller genre decades after its release.

A High-Stakes Battle of Wits

In The Negotiator, Jackson stars as Danny Roman, a top hostage negotiator for the Chicago Police Department who finds himself framed for corruption and murder. With his reputation and life on the line, Roman takes an entire office hostage in a desperate bid to prove his innocence. He demands to negotiate with Chris...

The Connersseason 7 adds its first new character, recruiting a Buffy the Vampire Slayer star for the final episodes. The Conners season 7 will premiere on Wednesay, March 26 at 8 Pm Et on ABC, kicking off the farewell to a sitcom family that stretches back decades. The six-episode farewell event will conclude not just the popular spinoff, but also serve as a wrap on the world that Roseanne introduced all the way back in 1988. Before that happens though, there's a bit more story to go through.

Deadlineconfirms that Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Austin Powers alum Seth Green has joined The Conners season 7. Green, known for playing the werewolf Oz on Buffy, in addition to voicing Chris Griffin on Family Guy, will play Darlene's new friend Chad. He's seen at the Lobo, a central location on the sitcom, and he's going through a separation from his wife. Green will appear in three episodes,...

Exclusive: Seth Green has joined the cast of The Conners for the upcoming seventh and final season.

Green will play Chad, Darlene’s new friend at the Lobo who is going through a separation from his wife, in a three-episode arc. Chad and Darlene confide in each other and bond, a little too closely, over their similar biting humor.

The Roseanne follow-up series will kick off its final, abbreviated six-episode season on Wednesday, March 26 at 8 pm on ABC.

For over three decades, audiences have followed along with the Conners as they navigate the daily struggles of life in Lanford. Dan, Jackie, Darlene and Becky grapple with parenthood, marriage, financial pressures and aging in working-class America. Through it all—the fights, the coupon cutting, the hand-me-downs, the breakdowns—with love, humor and perseverance, the family prevails.

It stars John Goodman as Dan Conner, Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris, Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner,...

Is there any contemporary actor more iconic than Nicolas Cage? Instantly identifiable and beloved by both mainstream audiences and cult aficionados, it’s hard to believe that there was a time when Nicolas Cage wasn’t considered a bankable leading man. While movies like Raising Arizona and Moonstruck established him as a quirky lead, in 1990, he made an action movie called Fire Birds, which was like Top Gun with helicopters and whiffed at the box office. He had a solid hit as a romantic lead in Honeymoon in Vegas. However, in 1995, the same year he delivered an Academy Award-winning performance in Leaving Las Vegas, he was still considered so minor of a star that David Caruso took top billing over him in their remake of Kiss of Death – which – by the way – was another flop. However, that all changed when uber producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer decided Cage had potential as an action hero,...

Sir Michael Caine is a beloved British actor and icon known for his distinct accent and natural charm who initially gained audiences' attention with hit movies such as Get Carter, Gambit, and The Italian Job. Born in London, Caine started his career in show business on the stage, working as a theater assistant, and taking on bit roles. By the 1960s, Caine had made headway in British films, appearing in various espionage thrillers and eventually proving himself to be a promising leading man on the silver screen.

From riveting detective series to stirring crime dramas to thrilling plots about unruly outlaws, the theme of crime in anime comes in many different forms and configurations. Nonetheless, it’s impossible to deny that, whether one wants to see lawbreakers wreak havoc or get punished for their wrongdoings, crime anime has a tantalizing appeal.

The crime anime subgenre is hardly homogenous — commonly, it goes hand-in-hand with mystery and suspense, yet just as frequently combines with other classic anime themes, like science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure. What brings these multifaceted series together is the exhilaration of their enigmas and unpredictable plots that tackle the darkest, most conniving deeds unraveling on the wrong side of the law. These anime series approach the crime theme in a divergent plentitude of ways — yet all of them do so faultlessly.

Great Pretender Follows the Exploits of Affable Con Men Stream Great Pretender on Netflix

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Quincy Jones was perhaps best known for his work in pop and R&b music, but the composer, producer and arranger also left an indelible mark on film music with innovative and genre-defying scores. Honoring his groundbreaking contributions to cinema and song at the 2025 Oscars were Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah.

Of Jones, who died in November at the age of 91, Winfrey said: “One’s first thought is musical genius and for good reason.” She cited Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles as artists with whom Jones worked “and the driving force behind ‘We Are The World.’ … But the man, our beloved Q, had an equally important impact on film.”

“When we talk about Black excellence, we talk about Quincy,” added Goldberg from the Oscars stage.

Winfrey credited Jones for launching her own acting career. “He actually discovered me for The Color Purple which was my first film,...

While Japan has Samurai Cinema, and the USA has Westerns, the UK has British comedy. Some of the world’s most influential movies have come from the comedy genre, largely thanks to the way that it tends to take mundane or taboo subjects and turn them into something that can be hilarious, thought-provoking, and in some cases, even revolutionary. Its impact can be seen in everything from entertainment to politics and real-life attitudes toward social classes, racism, gender roles, and so much more.

Choosing the best 25 films to exist in this space is a tough task because of how vast and diverse British comedy is. It’s important to give credit where credit is due to the films that have transcended the medium of film to make an impact on life as we know it. But at the same time, it would be a disservice to create a list that...

The following contains spoilers for The Quiet Ones, which is in theaters and on digital on February 21, 2025.

There is no shortage of heist films in cinema that stand out as incredible movies. Ocean's 11, Reservoir Dogs, and The Italian Job are only a few movies in the long list of heist films that keep audiences guessing and on the edge of their seats. The Quiet Ones looks to become the next film added to that list by telling the story of the largest heist in Danish history. Unfortunately, The Quiet Ones feels more like a grueling history lesson rather than the high-octane crime movie that it wants to be. The Quiet Ones had potential, and some of the bones of the movie are good, but overall, the audience will be disappointed by the final product.

Set during the 2008 global financial crisis, a down-on-his-luck fighter, Kasper joins a crew on a...

Throughout his career, global action star Jason Statham has held his own opposite many Oscar-worthy stars. From Charlize Theronand Edward Norton in The Italian Job to Sylvester Stallonein The Expendables franchise, Statham manages to stand out in ensemble pictures while never overshadowing his legendary castmates. The same would be true when he played opposite cinematic icon Robert De Niro in 2011’s Killer Elite.

Max subscribers have been enjoying a 2016 action sequel starring Jason Statham. Mechanic: Resurrection, the nine-year-old sequel to 2011's The Mechanic, has cracked Max's Top 10 list this week.

According to FlixPatrol, two weeks after being added to Max, Mechanic: Resurrection came in at #7 on the streamer's Top 10 list. Released in 2016, Resurrection sees Statham back in the role of Arthur Bishop, who had foolishly thought he had been able to put his murderous past behind him. However, when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life, he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.

RelatedJason Statham's Next Action Movie Adds 2 Star Wars Alums as Filming Begins

Two Star Wars actors and a Pirates of the Caribbean villain join the cast of Jason Statham's next action movie as filming gets underway in the UK.

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Tubi is about to get a major boost as the streaming home of Super Bowl Lix — and a hotly-anticipated half-time show by Kendrick Lamar. Fox’s ad-supported streaming service has gained popularity in recent years as a subscription-free alternative to the ever more-expensive streaming giants, and this month, it’s not just your streaming destination for the big game, it’s got also got a library full of great movies you can stream for free.

From iconic ’90s dramas to one of the best — and one of the freakiest — sci-fi movies of the 2020s so far, here are the best movies on Tubi in February.

New Line Cinema “Set It Off” (1996)

If you’ve seen GloRilla and Latto‘s latest collab, you might be in the mood to revisit the 1990s gem “Set It Off.” And if you’ve never seen it before, now’s the perfect time to rectify that.

Mark Wahlberg’s Last 5 Films At The Worldwide Box Office( Photo Credit – Flickr )

American actor Mark Wahlberg is a versatile actor who has worked in different genres of movies. His film Flight Risk opened in the theatres on Friday. The actor has received multiple accolades, and ahead of Flight Risk’s debut weekend, we are here with the last five films at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for the deets.

The actor was formerly known as Marky Mark and was a former rapper. The actor gained fame as part of a hip hop group, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch member, and his first starring role in Fear. Wahlberg gained praise for his performance in Boogie Nights. He has also appeared in big-budget movies, including Planet of the Apes, The Perfect Storm, and The Italian Job. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing...

Quick Links 'Flight Risk' Is a Cat and Mouse Game Hoisted in Mid-Air Mel Gibson’s Return With 'Flight Risk'

Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson have paired up for a thrilling new film that takes the action into the turbulent skies. Flight Risk, the first directorial offering from Gibson in nearly a decade, premiered this week. And while the film doesn’t breach any creative highs, its concept is based on one pretty clever twist that keeps the film going.

Flight Risk stars Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) as Madelyn Harris, a government agent assigned to escort fugitive and federal witness Winston as he prepares to testify against a mob boss at trial. Midway into their flight, the pair learn that their pilot isn’t exactly who he claims to be. The unassuming man, who they know as Darryl, is actually a hitman who has been hired...

One of the many reasons that Michael Caine is often cited as being one of the greatest actors of all-time is his ability to reinvent himself. Although Caine became a star thanks to his charismatic performances in Sleuth and Alfie, he was able to stay relevant to a younger generation thanks to the key roles he played in The Muppet Christmas Carol and the various films directed by Christopher Nolan. It is great to see that Caine was able to stay so active, but he did have to step away from some of the genres he was most closely associated with due to his advancing age; early on in his career, Caine played many military serviceman and morally ambiguous criminals. Hollywood does not often give the chance to older actors to get one last shot at the spotlight, but Caine gave one of his best performances ever in the gritty crime thriller Harry Brown,...

As far as modern action heroes go, one of the most enduring has certainly been Jason Statham, who’s headlined a slew of modestly budgeted action flicks that have made him one of the few genre staples left in the game. His career has been interesting, with him alternating smaller-scaled action flicks with bigger, tentpole event films, such as the Fast & Furious films and The Meg 1 & 2. Yet, the movie that established his persona wasn’t the Transporter films or any of his Guy Ritchie movies. Nope, instead, it was a small-scale but ambitious quasi-remake of the film noir classic D.O.A that put him on the map in a big way. That’s right, folks, it’s time to figure out Wtf Happened to Crank!

Jump back to 1997, when a young English director named Guy Ritchie released a little film called Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, which caused a sensation.

Mark Wahlberg has proven to be one of the most successful and acclaimed actors in modern Hollywood, lending his talents to various genres to be one of the biggest faces of modern Hollywood success. From massive blockbuster action films like Uncharted and The Italian Job to critical darlings like The Departed and Boogie Nights to beloved comedies like Ted and The Other Guys, Wahlberg has one of the most varied and creative filmographies out there.

Gerard Butler continues to fly the flag for high-octane action movies, but is his latest thriller sequel, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, a worthy addition to the genre? The follow-up, which sees Butler’s Detective Nicholas "Big Nick" O'Brien break bad and join forces with the villain from the 2018's Den of Thieves, O'Shea Jackson Jr.’s conman and thief Donnie Wilson, for a diamond heist in Europe. The reviews for the action sequel are now in, with Den of Thieves 2: Pantera debuting with a score of 72% on Rotten Tomatoes. So, for now, at least, the sequel has far surprassed its 41% predecessor. Let’s see what the critics think...

We begin with MovieWeb’s own Greg Archer, who heaped praise on the return of Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr., but felt that, ultimately, the movie tries too hard to be “a classic heist film.”

"Having Butler and...

The cop goes gangster in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. And if anybody can pull that off with grit and believability in equal measure, it’s Gerard Butler. The Plane and How to Train Your Dragon star reprises his role as Detective 'Big Nick' O’Brien from 2018’s Den of Thieves and brings along O’Shea Jackson Jr. again as the clever heist man, Donnie.

If the first film was an intricately produced cat-and-mouse heist in which a steely detective (Butler) desperately tries to catch a viable foe (Jackson), the second film is director/writer Christian Gudegast's attempt to shake the creative snow globe. He brings Big Nick to the inside of an elaborate European diamond heist and forces him to work with an unlikely partner: Donnie, the man he’s been after all along. That’s a groovy flip, sure, making Den of Thieves 2 2025’s first subversive buddy movie.

“He is one of the most bankable, dependable stars on Netflix“, said Netflix’s CEO Ted Sarandos when asked about their decision to sign Adam Sandler in the mid-2010s. To say that they were correct in their assessment would be an understatement. Even though Sandler’s reputation hasn’t improved greatly among critics, even though he has proven to be an impeccable performer with the right material, he still garners major numbers for the streaming giant.

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Interestingly, Sandler isn’t the lone impeccable actor, whose more successful releases are inversely proportional to their critical reception as Mark Wahlberg is surprisingly in the same boat.

Mark Wahlberg’s Highest-Grossing Movies Are a Far-Cry From His More Acclaimed Works Mark Wahlberg in Transformers: The Last Knight | Credit: Paramount Pictures

While Adam Sandler‘s filmography is mostly riddled with critically underwhelming outings, on several occasions, the actor pushed his limits,...

Action movie legend Jason Statham's 2008 sci-fi thriller impresses on its new streaming debut, just four days after switching platforms. Statham shot to fame when he was cast in the role of Bacon in Guy Ritchie's directorial debut, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and paired with him again for a leading role in Snatch. The critical and commercial success of the movies led to him starring in The Transporter trilogy and movies like Crank, The Italian Job remake, Hummingbird, and Safe, further cementing him as one of Hollywood's leading action stars.

Statham has continued to carve out a niche in the action-thriller genre, with a few showings against type, such as a supporting role in the romantic drama London, and a memorable co-starring turn in the action-comedy Spy. In 2010, he starred as Lee Christmas in The Expendables, a role he has played in all four movies in The Expendables franchise,...

Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson's poorly-reviewed holiday movie, which made $180 million at the box office, has become a global Netflix hit seven years after its release. After breaking out with Boogie Nights, Walhberg went on to receive further critical acclaim for his performances in The Departed and The Fighter, while also venturing into big-budget action moves such as The Perfect Storm, Planet of the Apes, The Italian Job, and Transformers. However, in recent years, Wahlberg has focused more on comedies, including The Other Guys, Ted, and Daddy's Home.

Gibson, on the other hand, started his career as an action hero with his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three Mad Max movies, followed by Martin Riggs in the Lethal Weapon movies. From there, Gibson starred in and directed Braveheart, winning an Academy Award for Best Director, and though his career later declined due to several controversial statements,...

Sean Connery and Michael Caine co-starred in A Bridge Too Far, a massively underrated war epic that received mixed reviews from critics on its initial release, but deserves a lot more love. Connery is best known for playing James Bond in six official movies (and one unofficial one), but he was a screen legend outside his connection to the role of 007. He starred in a wide range of movies, from the psychological thriller Marnie to the Agatha Christie whodunit Murder on the Orient Express. He worked with such legendary directors as Alfred Hitchcock, Sidney Lumet, and John Huston.

These days, Caine is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Christopher Nolan, having played Alfred Pennyworth in The Dark Knight trilogy and Professor John Brand in Interstellar. Caine played his own iconic spy character, Harry Palmer, across five movies, and starred in such classics as Get Carter, The Italian Job, and Hannah and Her Sisters,...

Rian Johnson has had a remarkable success story, as he went from being an “indie darling” to one of the most powerful studio filmmakers in the industry. Johnson first broke out when his independent directorial debut, “Brick,” made a splash at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005. By demonstrating his ability to craft an innovative story on a modest budget, Johnson earned opportunities to broaden his horizons and tackle even more ambitious projects. While he received even more praise for his extraordinary work directing two episodes of the critically acclaimed AMC drama show “Breaking Bad,” Johnson has turned his sights to more film projects for the foreseeable future.

Johnson was able to venture into the galaxy far, far away when he signed on to direct the second installment in the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, but recently, he’s been continuing a franchise that is entirely his own. “Knives Out” proved to be a smash hit,...

The Italian Job is a cultural staple in the heist film genre, with two versions produced: the first released in 1969 and the latter in 2003. Both movies feature gold being stolen in a beautiful Italian setting, and although there are other similarities, the films also have striking differences. While the original film is often considered a British classic, the 2003 movie has had its fair share of supporters, with some calling it one of the best modern remakes. Both versions are respected for different reasons, but which version is better and why?

The Cunning Plot of 1969's The Italian Job

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*Availability in US Release Date September 3, 1969Director Peter CollinsonRuntime 99 MinutesWriters Troy Kennedy Martin

The 1969 film is a colorful comic caper, led by Michael Caine as Charlie Croker, a crook with a glint in his eye. Having just left prison, he takes over a...

“We’re waiting for the idea usually, the idea that really has legs and that has great potential and humor and comedy and drama,” shares Nick Park about how he decides when it is the right time to revisit the world of “Wallace and Gromit.” The creator, writer, and director has previously done five “Wallace and Gromit” short films, one feature, and other project, and returns now with the new feature “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.” While he has been “kicking around” the idea for this film for a while, the original notion was “lacking” until he came up with a “sinister motive” for the story and decided to bring back villain Feathers McGraw from the Oscar-winning short “The Wrong Trousers” from 1993. Watch the complete video interview above,

Park came up with the story of “Vengeance Most Fowl,” and he co-directs the feature with Merlin Crossingham, who himself has...

Four months into his tenure as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has faced mounting public disappointment, even prompting a petition demanding a fresh general election. And the petition, which has now earned over 2 million signatures, has also gained the backing of the retired Hollywood actor Michael Caine.

Michael Caine in The Dark Knight Trilogy | Credit: Warner Bros.

The Oscar-winning actor, celebrated for his iconic performances across a diverse range throughout his career, has taken the front row to voice his support for the movement and advocate for new elections.

Michael Caine Joins Growing Call for Fresh UK Elections as Petition Surpasses 2 Million Signatures

After Elon Musk, the legendary British actor Michael Caine has also shared his support for the ongoing petition calling for a fresh general election in the United Kingdom.

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Known for his performances in classics like Get Carter, Alfie,...

The cast of The Meg was a big reason for the shark movie's box office success when it was released back in 2018. A loose adaptation of the book, Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror by Steve Alten, the film follows a group of scientists who encounter a 75-foot-long Megalodon shark while on a rescue mission to save a trapped research station called the Mana. Posing a threat to both the scientists and the people on land, Jason Statham's Jonas Taylor and his team must face off against this gigantic beast in a confrontation that is equally silly and entertaining.

At the time, The Meg was the most expensive shark movie ever made (via THR). While the film received mixed reviews, that investment paid off as it earned $529 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo), a large part of that coming China, where the film is most popular.

An underrated Jason Statham movie is being added to Max next month. Death Race, a remake of the 1975 film Death Race 2000, is set to debut on the streamer at the beginning of December.

Max subscribers won't need to wait long to stream Death Race as the Statham-led action thriller will be added to the streamer on Dec. 1. "Framed for a murder he did not commit, three-time speedway champ Jensen Ames (Statham) finds himself at Terminal Island, the country's toughest prison, but he gets an unexpected chance at freedom when the warden offers a choice: Compete in the Death Race as a mythical driver called 'Frankenstein,' or rot in a cell forever," reads the movie's synopsis. "Riding in a car equipped with flamethrowers and grenade launchers, Ames must survive a gauntlet of vicious criminals to win his freedom -- or die trying."

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Comedy movies often have dance scenes to provide a hilarious change of pace, and the funniest dances can make their movies stand out. Dancing can be a language that everyone understands, which makes it perfect for comedy. It provides a great opportunity for physical comedy. Often, this is when dancers are laughably bad, but it can sometimes be even funnier to see a truly skilled performer in the right context.

Some of the best dance numbers in movies can make audiences laugh. It's a joy to watch talented dancers when they use their skills for comedy. This can be funny in and of itself, since it seems like such a humorous waste of time and talent. Comedic dance scenes also manage to break up the pace and tone of a movie, which is often hilarious. The funniest dance scenes are usually the ones which come out of nowhere.

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Prime Video’s November programming will dip its toe into Christmas and other holiday offerings such as The Holiday (2006) starring Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black. The streamer will also add some films with sequels arriving in theaters this month, like Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and Ridley Scott’s 1992 film Gladiator.

For the full list of Prime Video programming in November 2024, see below.

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Nov. 1

Movies:

12 Days of Christmas Eve (2004) 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) 50 To 1 (2014) A Knight’s Tale (2001) Absolute Deception (2013) Across The Universe (2007) Agent Cody Banks (2003) Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) Airplane! (1980) All Saints (2017) Almost Christmas (2016) Anacondas: The Hunt For The Blood Orchid (2004) Anger Management (2003) Apache (1954) Bad Company (2002) Battlefield Earth (2000) Battleship (2012) Big Night (1996) Blizzard (2003) Blown Away (1993) Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) Boomerang (1992) Bucky Larson Born To Be A Star (2011) Carrie...

The Italian Job, one of Jason Stathams early iconic roles, is bidding farewell to Prime Video on November 30, and fans of the action star are bound to be disappointed. The 2003 heist classic brought together a powerhouse cast with Statham starring alongside Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, and Edward Norton in a high-stakes tale of revenge, betrayal, and unforgettable Mini Cooper chases through the streets of Los Angeles. Statham, and a surprising amount of hair on his head, is a standout as usual as Handsome Rob, the smooth talking getaway driver for the gang. The movie is a remake of the classic 1969 British heist film of the same name. The original film starred Michael Caine as the charming and daring Charlie Croker, who leads a team of thieves in an elaborate plan to steal gold in Turin, Italy.

Quincy Jones died last Sunday night at age 91—another entertainment legend who shuffled off this mortal coil this year before the country once again made the ass-backwards decision to put Trump in office. A lot has already been said about his multi-Grammy-winning discography, which includes producing and arranging music not...

Updated with more tributes: Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Will Smith, Kamala Harris, Dr. Dre and more are among the latest industry heavyweights to pay tribute to Quincy Jones, the music giant who died Sunday at 91.

Steven Spielberg, who directed 1985’s The Color Purple, which Jones produced and composed the music for, said: “For all of us who value what Quincy Jones contributed to art, society and the human race, he was the World, we are his children. Never to be forgotten for his inimitable talent and legendary contribution to music and culture, and the goal of healing the world, Q was also a profoundly wonderful mentor, a doer and a uniter. Most of all, he was our friend. All of us who were lucky enough to be in his circle were given nicknames by Q. Mine was ‘Carl,’ because in 1980 when we met, my answering machine had a voice message...