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Gerard Butler has had a varied career so far, with him playing everything from action leads to rom-com love interests to a singing Phantom of the Opera for Joel Schumacher. But, it has to be said that his most consistently entertaining output falls squarely into the action genre, and as far as Gerard Butler movies go, the action films will always be our favorites… so don’t expect to see The Ugly Truth on this list, but the Jennifer Aniston adventure The Bounty Hunter might scrape by. Or maybe not. Let’s see how it goes:

300 (2006)

Perhaps The film that put Gerard Butler on the map for most people, particularly the action and comic book crowds. Butler is in peak physical form here, showing off his bod as the ultimate Spartan warrior and proving that he is indeed quite the leading man. His performance here is commanding, a bit in...

One of Gerard Butler’s most controversial romantic comedies has returned to streaming charts more than 15 years after its release. Butler stars alongside Grey’s Anatomy veteran Katherine Heigl in The Ugly Truth, the 2009 rom-com that grossed over $200 million at the box office against a modest $38 million budget. The Ugly Truth is streaming exclusively on Peacock, where it is the sixth most popular movie on the platform at the time of writing. The film was panned by critics upon release and earned a 14% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but general audiences were kinder to The Ugly Truth, giving it a 60%. The rom-com follows a television producer who takes control of a morning show segment on modern relationships that’s hosted by a misogynistic man.

Nicole Eastman, Karen McCullah, and Kirsten Smith wrote the screenplay for The Ugly Truth, and Robert Luketic directed the film. The Ugly Truth is still among Luketic’s...

If there was something that few people had on their bingo cards for Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink, then it would probably be a dystopian rock opera musical movie. However, that is what Hulu unveiled a few days ago in O'Dessa, a strangely neon-infused, sci-fi spectacle that came with a lot of anticipation following the release of its trailer. However, the movie’s debut was out of tune as its reviews crashed in a cacophony of noise without a hint of an earworm melody.

Sink has built up a strong portfolio of work outside her time spent fighting demons in Hawkins alongside Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard in Stranger Things, including an incredible performance in Brendan Fraser’s Oscar-winner, The Whale, and a starring role in Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy. O’Dessa seemed set to be another huge project for the actress, distributed through Searchlight Pictures and coming exclusively through Hulu/Disney+.

Production is set to start in April on a new film that will feature two Star Warsfranchise veterans in starring roles. Per Deadline,Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich will star in The Last Resort, directed by Donald Petrie and written by Karen McCullah.

Ridley is widely known for her portrayal of Rey in the Star Wars sequels, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Ehrenreich played a young Han Solo in 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, which was directed by Ron Howard.

Caught Between Love and Duty

In The Last Resort, Brooke, played by Ridley, is set on proving herself worthy of running the hotel empire owned by her father and travels to the Philippines to scout a location for a new resort. While there, she meets Ben, played by Ehrenreich,...

The video game adaptation genre is one Milla Jovovich is plenty familiar with, and one of her movies is now climbing the streaming charts. After some smaller roles in the late '80s, Jovovich first rose to stardom with her turn as Leeloo in Luc Besson's The Fifth Element. The years since have seen her star in everything from Spike Lee's He Got Gameto Ben Stiller's Zoolander and its sequel, as well as David Harbour's Hellboy reboot.

Her most notable project to date, however, remains that of the Resident Evil movie franchise, an adaptation of Capcom's survival horror video game series of the same name. Partnered with her husband, writer/director Paul W.S. Anderson, Jovovich carried the role of heroine Alice through six movies, while also having starred in Anderson's adaptations of The Three Musketeers and George R.R. Martin's In the Lost Lands. Among...

Gerard Butler cemented his reputation as a formidable action star by battling Spartan foes in 300 and fending off White House invaders in Olympus Has Fallen, but he also made several segues into the rom-com genre. However, while his action roles have certainly found a dedicated audience, with the likes of Den of Thieves and its recent sequel scoring reasonably well with audiences and at the box office, one of his old comedy movies, The Ugly Truth, is now an unexpected hit on Hulu.

However, the movie really lived up to its name when it was released in 2009 as far as critics were concerned, as their 14% Tomatometer annihilation of the movie delivered an ugly truth that Butler is much better when shooting bad guys and saving presidents. Directed by Robert Luketic and co-starring Katherine Heigl, the film was panned for its contrived premise and risqué back-and-forth banter, but that is only half the story.

March is set to be a big month for Hulu, with a packed lineup of movies and shows heading to the streaming service. Things kick off on March 1 with a huge drop of over 50 films, including some major fan favorites.

Sci-fi lovers have plenty to look forward to as Hulu adds nearly the entire Alien franchise to its catalog. Viewers will be able to stream Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Alien vs. Predator, Alien: Covenant, and Prometheus. Prey and Alien: Romulus are already available, so this update brings the full saga together in one place.

For those more interested in award-winning dramas, March 1 also brings several critically acclaimed films, including American Hustle, Brooklyn, Jojo Rabbit, Good Will Hunting, The Social Network, and Sideways.

The Oscars will also be a major event on Hulu this month. The streaming service will air the live broadcast of the Academy Awards on March...

Measuring 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm), Katherine Heigl is much taller than the average American woman and wears a shoe size 9 (US).

Heigl vs. Dawson: A Height Comparison

Standing at 5 feet 8 ½ inches (174 cm), Katherine Heigl has a noticeable height advantage over Rosario Dawson, who measures 5 feet 6¾ inches (169.5 cm)—a difference of 1¾ inches (4.5 cm).

Katherine Heigl exudes sophistication in a burnt-orange blouse, wide-leg trousers, and pointed-toe pumps, while Rosario Dawson stuns in a blue lace midi dress paired with black peep-toe booties at CinemaCon (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

Stepping in Style: Katherine Heigl’s Best Designer Shoe Moments

Katherine Heigl’s shoe choices perfectly complement her timeless elegance, adding just the right touch of sophistication to her looks. For example, see how she styled Casadei pumps with a form-fitting custom white cut-out Christian Siriano dress.

She once joked, “I totally wouldn’t mind being able to wave my hand head to toe and have,...

Exclusive: Ten-year Artists First vet Itay Reiss has been named one of the firm’s partners.

Born in Israel and raised in Los Angeles, Emmy Award-winning producer Reiss began his career at United Talent Agency in 1998 and joined Artists First in 2015.

He recently produced the 20th Century Studios feature Quiz Lady starring Awkwafina, Will Ferrell, and Sandra Oh which won the Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie.

He also executive produced Comedy Central’s hit show Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens and produced the hit feature film Like a Boss starring Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, and Salma Hayek. Reiss additionally executive-produced the Netflix drama series Hit and Run from the creators of Fauda, Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff, along with Netflix animated comedy series Hoops with partners Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

Since transitioning into management and production, Reiss has also worked on a number of hit comedy shows and specials.

Quick Links Den of Thieves 2 Showcases A\an Arrogant Hero Gerard Butler Has Star Power to Be Constantine

The following contains minor spoilers for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, now in theaters.

As fans are seeing the start of James Gunn's Dcu, it's a portrait of diversity. Superman will bring about cosmic wonder, aliens and metahumans fighting on Earth. While Creature Commandos Season 1 has already explored monsters fighting for Amanda Waller's Task Force M.

The latter also introduced the Dcu's Circe, confirming magic is in play. To that point, there is one actor who would be perfect for DC's most underrated supernatural hero: John Constantine. This is none other than Gerard Butler, as he has already showed his acting range for this job thanks to his role as Nick in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.

Den of Thieves 2 Showcases A\an Arrogant Hero Den of Thieves'...

"The Age of Adaline" — directed by Lee Toland Krieger and released in 2015 — is, put simply, a movie centered around the idea that Blake Lively is an inhumanly beautiful creature. This makes it hard to imagine that anyone else could have played Adaline Bowman, a woman unstuck in time who's incapable of aging. What you may not know, though, is that "Grey's Anatomy" veteran Katherine Heigl was originally supposed to play the titular role but ended up dropping out ... so what happened here?

Heigl, who originated the role of Dr. Izzie Stevens on the long-running ABC medical drama — and left the series partway through its 6th season — was initially cast in the film against Angela Lansbury, who was supposed to play Adaline's much older daughter, Flemming. Long before the movie came out, Heigl exited the project in 2010, according to a report in Deadline; at first, the outlet said that Heigl's departure was due to on-set strife.

Donald Petrie has signed on to direct “The Last Resort,” a Philippines-set romantic comedy written by Karen McCullah, the scribe behind such romcom gems as “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Legally Blonde.”

Petrie, who directed the Lemmon-Mathau comedy “Grumpy Old Men” and is an Emmy nominee for his work on “L.A. Law,” is responsible for a number of classic romantic comedies himself, having directed

“Miss Congeniality,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” and “Mystic Pizza.”

The veteran filmmaker’s other credits include “Richie Rich,” “The Associate,” “My Favorite Martian,” “My Life in Ruins” and the television show “The Kominski Method,” among others.

McCullah, who was born in the Philippines and grew up in the U.S., has also written films including “She’s the Man,” “Ella Enchanted,” “The Ugly Truth” and “The House Bunny.”

“The Last Resort” follows a hotel executive who is sent to scout a...

Popularly known for his appearance in Zack Snyder’s 300, Gerard Butler has had an eventful life and envious career, through decades. Beginning as a lawyer and then transitioning into acting—where he found a renewed interest in life—Butler has appeared in more than a handful of films.

Gerard Butler in a still from Zack Snyder’s 300 | image: Warner Bros.

But while we would love to talk about his impressive filmography, it’s not quite possible to skim through all of his projects—over 60—and rank them. So today let’s take a look at one of his most underrated movies of all time, The Ugly Truth, and figure out why people lost interest in this 2009 rom-com.

The Ugly Truth marked Gerard Butler’s shift from an action hero

In the cut-throat entertainment industry where most actors refrain from switching between genres, fearing that it might affect their established reputation in Hollywood,...

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The comedy genre has been under attack for quite some time now as the studios have stopped making mid-budget comedy movies and refocused all their attention on big-budget blockbusters. Amidst all this, a niche sub-genre in comedy, like raunchy comedy films, has been forgotten. If it’s not a classic like American Pie or Road Trip, people don’t even remember most of the fantastic raunchy comedies that came out. So, we compiled a list of the best underrated raunchy comedies you might have missed out on.

The Girl Next Door (Netflix & Prime Video) Credit – 20th Century Studios

The Girl Next Door is a raunchy comedy film directed by Luke Greenfield from a screenplay co-written by Stuart Blumberg, David T. Wagner, and Brent Goldberg. The 2004 film follows Matthew, a high school senior who thinks that he has found his dream girl,...

Jack and Diane are fine, after all. The couple was found to be faking their marital problems on The Young and the Restless. They were desperate to stick it to Victor and created problems that didn’t exist in their marriage. However, Diane didn’t realize the impact this would have on their son, Kyle. The couple had to do a lot of faking. Or did they? There’s a surprise twist that could doom their marriage.

The Ugly Truth

Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane (Susan Walters) proved themselves to be Y&r’s super couple. They defied the odds. This couple is Teflon tough against titan Victor (Eric Braeden). However, cruel and nasty words were said when they pretended to fight.

Even if it was all pretend, it could still impact their marriage. In his interview with Soap Opera Digest, Peter Bergman brought up an interesting point. The little surprise...

The following contains spoilers for Frasier Season 2, Episode 2, "Cyrano, Cyrano," now streaming on Paramount+.

Anyone who's still wondering why Paramount+ revived Frasier should look no further than "Cyrano, Cyrano." The episode features Kelsey Grammer completely in his element, grandiose and charming, with a premise that perfectly fits the character of Frasier Crane. And to further entice audiences, the episode reunites Grammer with one of his former co-stars -- who's sitcom royalty herself.

"Cyrano, Cyrano" is set on Valentine's Day and, as the title indicates, is the show's take on the Edmond Rostand play Cyrano de Bergerac. After taking a stand that people should put more effort into romance, Frasier finds himself helping both Olivia and Moose as the unlikely duo try to sort out their relationship status. For comedy fans, it's a delight bolstered by cameos from Patricia Heaton and Futurama star John Dimaggio.

Frasier Season 2, Episode 2 Lovingly Parodies Classic...

Robert Luketic will direct “All Out of Love: The Air Supply Story” for Altit Media Group. The film follows the two founding members of Air Supply, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, as they pursue their musical dreams, ultimately breaking big with such chart-toppers as “Every Woman in the World,” “Lost in Love” and, the film’s title song, “All Out of Love.”

In Luketic, the project gets a director with a proven box office track record — Luketic oversaw both “Legally Blonde” films, two of the biggest hits of Reese Witherspoon’s career, as well as the Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda comedy, “Monster-In-Law,” another commercial success.

Casting on the film, which features a script from BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Stuart Beattie, is currently underway.

Altit Media Group’s Dean Altit will produce, while Barry Seigel, Jesse Weiner, Julia Xu, and Johnny Hsu will serve as executive producers. Filming is set to take...

In the modern age of streaming and prestige TV, less is often considered more. A season of TV will be six, eight, or if you’re really lucky, 10 episodes long. It has been a bone of contention. During the recent writers’ strike, shorter seasons of streaming shows was one of the fields of conflict.

On the other hand, in a recent interview with CinemaBlend, Star Trek’s current head honcho Alex Kurtzman argued, “it’s funny you can talk to old writers of old Trek series, and they’re like, ‘Man, there’s a bunch of filler episodes in there. We are just trying to get to 22 a season,’ you know, and, and we all know which of those episodes were [filler], we know the ones that were truly stellar from the ones that felt like they were kind of spinning their wheels.”

A similar discussion has arisen as Lost has appeared on Netflix,...

Being labeled as ‘difficult to work with’ is similar to a career death sentence in Hollywood. These words are often used to describe women who stand up for themselves and set boundaries in the workplace. While many have acknowledged the sexism behind these words, the effect they have on careers is unfortunately still lasting. Katherine Heigl was one such victim, being labeled as a ‘rude’ actress by a few she has worked with in the past.

Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen in a still from Knocked Up | Apatow Productions

While many would stay quiet and never address these allegations, hoping that they would eventually get swept under the rug, that is simply not how Heigl functions. The actress addressed these issues head-on during interviews, challenging the mindset that caused them to exist in the first place.

Katherine Heigl Does Not Think the Accusations Are True

Over the years, there have...

After the fourth season of Grey's Anatomy ended in 2008, Katherine Heigl, who played Izzie Stevens in the medical drama, decided not to submit herself for a Primetime Emmy because she felt the material wasn't deserving of a nomination. Fifteen years later, her comments remain controversial.

Speaking on the Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty podcast, Heigl attempted to clear up her decision that eventually led to tensions behind the scenes. "Well I didn't, and everybody keeps saying that. I didn't turn it down," she explained. "You know, you have to submit yourself. You have to submit your work, and then they deliberate, and then they decide if they want to give you a nomination. I just didn't submit my work that year."

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While Meredith Grey and Nick Marsh reconciled in the Grey's Anatomy Season 19 finale, whether or not their relationship lasts is still unclear.

Katherine Heigl won an Emmy for Grey's Anatomy but opted out of 2008 nomination, citing insufficient material and criticizing storylines. Her decision strained her relationship with the creative team, leading to her departure in 2010. Heigl recently apologized for her handling of the situation and expressed regret for the controversy it caused.

Former Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl has opened up about her complicated history with the hit television series. Heigl played the character of Isobel "Izzie" Katherine Stevens on Grey's Anatomy and quickly became a fan favorite and earned rave reviews from critics, winning the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2007. However, for season four, Heigl made the controversial decision to opt out of pursuing a nomination for the 2008 Emmy Awards, citing insufficient material in the role and being very critical of the series' storylines. This strained her relationship with the creative team,...

Butler's career skyrocketed after 300, solidifying him as a leading action star in Hollywood with international acclaim. Inspired by 300's success, Butler continued in the action genre, starring in multiple box office hits throughout his career. Despite being typecasted as an action star, Butler's iconic performance as King Leonidas in 300 remains his greatest to date.

The classic action movie 300 transformed Gerard Butler's Hollywood career and just may be the peak of his extensive filmography. 300 was released in the United States on March 9, 2007, and became the tenth highest-grossing movie of that year, earning $456 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million. The epic action film was only Zack Snyder's second feature directorial effort following his breakout 2004 horror film Dawn of the Dead. The success and cultural impact of 300 led Snyder to take on other massive blockbusters such as Watchmen (2009), Man of Steel (2013), and Justice League...

Gerard Butler’s Leonidas led an army of 300 soldiers to face off against the 300,000 soldiers of the Persian God-King Xerxes in Zack Snyder’s 300. The David and Goliath story required actors to get ripped and look perfect in their half-naked attires. However, Warner Bros. exec Alan Horn wasn’t exactly convinced with Butler for the role after working with him on The Phantom of the Opera.

Gerard Butler in a still from 300 | Legendary Pictures

However, when Butler came to convince him, Horn decided to give him the role as per Snyder’s wish upon one condition. He knew from their earlier collaboration that Butler was a heavy smoker and he wanted the actor to quit smoking to land the part.

Gerard Butler Struck A Deal To Quit Smoking In Order To Land The 300 Role Zack Snyder and Gerard Butler on the sets of 300 | Legendary Pictures

When Zack Snyder decided to...

Zack Snyder's 2006 film "300," based on the comic book by Frank Miller, tells a hyper-stylized and not-the-least-bit-historically-accurate version of the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) wherein 300 Spartan soldiers managed to fend off anywhere from 120,000 to 300,000 soldiers of the Persian Empire for three full days. Both Miller's book and Snyder's film present the Spartans as teeth-gashing, testosterone-spitting, Spam-scented beefcake slabs comprised of nothing but pectoral muscles, testicles, and homophobia. They speak in "Join the Marines" recruiting slogans and disparage anything that's not at least 4000% more masculine than a two-ton bag of Tom Jones' chest hair.

Speaking of chest hair, none of the Spartans have any, happy to parade around their cartoonishly cut physiques as if they all possess a severe shirt allergy. Leading the charge is King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), a man who cannot help but add multiple exclamation marks after every sentence he speaks.

"300" was a massive hit,...

In Season 2, Episode 20 of “Zatima,” titled “The Ugly Truth,” viewers will find Zac and Fatima facing one of their most emotional challenges yet. The episode, airing on BET at 10:00 Pm on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, takes a heartfelt turn as the couple strives to convince Jeremiah to accept their help while he still has a clear mind. With time running out, Zac and Fatima’s determination is tested as they navigate the complexities of family ties and the harsh realities of life.

This episode promises to bring the powerful chemistry between Zac and Fatima to the forefront as they support each other through difficult decisions. Their resilience and willingness to face uncomfortable truths will resonate with fans who have followed their journey closely. The storyline combines emotional depth with relatable struggles, making “The Ugly Truth” a compelling watch that highlights the strength of love and the importance of family in overcoming life’s obstacles.

Romantic comedies like Players may surprise you with deeper messages about love and relationships. Players pays tribute to iconic rom-coms like Hitch, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and The Ugly Truth. The key takeaway from Players is to be true to yourself and pursue love for the right reasons.

When you think about romantic comedies, two things often come to mind: the lead characters falling in love and the overall storyline being relatively predictable. Now, even though most fans can usually anticipate the ending just minutes into these movies, there is still a sense of excitement that comes with the process of watching two people awkwardly fumble through interactions before eventually accepting and admitting their love for one another.

Netflix sure knows the charming genre is a big hitter, and on Valentine's Day, the streaming service released a cheeky new rom-com entitled Players, with the Jane the Virgin star, Gina Rodriguez, and...

27 Dresses star Katherine Heigl's other rom-coms like The Ugly Truth (2009) and Life as We Know It (2010) follow similar lead character dynamics. After 27 Dresses, Heigl went on to star in more wedding-centered rom-coms like The Big Wedding (2013) and Jenny's Wedding (2015). Rom-coms like My Best Friend's Wedding and Made of Honor share the same trope as 27 Dresses, in which the lead character pines after the bride or groom of a wedding in which they are the maid of honor.

There are plenty of great rom-coms like 2008's 27 Dresses starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. Directed by Anne Fletcher, 27 Dresses follows Jane (Heigl), the walking cliché of "always a bridesmaid, never a bride," having been the former 27 times. After her carefree younger sister Tess (Malin Åkerman) suddenly becomes engaged to the man she's secretly in love with (who's also her boss), Jane struggles emotionally with her wedding planning...

Players is a romantic-comedy film directed by Trish Sie, from a screenplay by Whit Anderson. The Netflix original film follows the story of Mack, a sportswriter who mostly spends her time with her best friend trying to come up and execute new schemes for hooking up with strangers but when Mack finds Nick, she falls heads over heels for him and now instead of coming up with hook up schemes, Mack tries to be in a serious relationship. Players stars are Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr., Tom Ellis, and Augustus Prew. So, if you loved the rom-com film here are some similar movies you could watch next.

Set It Up (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

If you love characters playing games in romantic comedies then you might find Set It Up, another Netflix original film very interesting. Directed by Claire Scanlon, Set It Up follows the story of two very tired assistants...

After a season of spending, Freevee knows you don't have to break the bank for quality. The free Amazon streamer has already added several titles to its platform to start the month, including the Tom Hanks-starred "Captain Phillips" and Ryan Coogler's directorial debut "Fruitvale Station," but more great titles will be coming throughout the rest of the month.

Find out The Streamable's top picks for what's here now and what's coming to the streamer throughout January!

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Edgar Wright helms the action thriller starring Ansel Elgort as Baby, a prodigal heist getaway driver and music-loving orphan in for one last job before riding off into the sunset with his girlfriend Debora (Lily James). Eiza Gonzalez, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Jon Bernthal, and Kevin Spacey make up the supporting...

Amanda and Graham from The Holiday demonstrate the resilience and strength of a couple that can overcome numerous obstacles, making it clear that they are meant to be together. Their love story goes the distance. Toula and Ian from My Big Fat Greek Wedding defy family obstacles and cultural differences, proving that their love is strong enough to withstand any challenge. Ian's devotion and acceptance of Toula's Greek culture solidify their lasting relationship. Andie and Benjamin from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days start their relationship with ulterior motives but eventually fall in love with each other for who they truly are. Their genuine connection proves that they are meant to be together, despite their unconventional start.

At the heart of every romantic comedy lies a love story, but only some of these relationships would actually last the passage of time. The 2000s marked a significant era for romantic comedies,...

Lucy Hale explains why her character's dog is named Channing Tatum in the rom-com Puppy Love. Other options for the dog's name were Mark Ruffalo and Mutt Damon. Puppy Love, starring Hale and Grant Gustin, premiered on Freevee on August 18 and follows dog lovers Nicole and Max as their dogs fall in love, forcing them to interact more often.

Puppy Love star Lucy Hale has explained the name of her character's dog in the new rom-com. The movie, which also stars The Flash's Grant Gustin, premiered on Freevee on August 18. The story follows dog lovers Nicole (Hale) and Max (Gustin) after they have a bad first date and decide not to meet again. However, Nicole's dog, who is named Channing Tatum, falls in love with Max's dog, forcing the pair to reluctantly interact more often.

TVInsider sat down with Lucy Hale to discuss Puppy Love 2023 in an interview...

John Travolta (Grease) and Katherine Heigl (Firefly Lane) have boarded the rom-com That’s Amore!, written and to be directed by two-time Academy Award winner Nick Vallelonga (Green Book), with Christopher Walken (Severance) also in talks to star.

The film heading into production in August follows Nick Venere (Travolta), who is a modern-day ‘Marty’ – he’s never been married and his best dating years are well behind him. He’s never heard the words ‘I love you” and figures he never will. Patty Amore (Heigl) has her share of problems, as well. Shy and introverted, she’s filled with various tics and nervous habits. A secret from her past, combined with her over-protective father, have caused her to withdraw from the dating game. But when Nick and Patty meet, literally bumping into one another, they share an immediate connection. When these two emotionally damaged people attempt to date one another,...

Melissa Fumero, Danny Trejo are set to guest star in the May 2 episode of “Lopez v. Lopez.”

Fumero will play Natalia, a Latina mother who mistakes Mayan for white, while Trejo plays Danny Martinez of Martin-e.Z. Movers, who is George’s rival and biggest competitor.

Additionally, Judge Marilyn Milian and Erik Griffin will appear in the episode, with character details not yet revealed.

Fumero is best known for starring as Amy Santiago opposite Andy Samberg in NBC’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Recently, she voice acted in Samberg’s adult animated Comedy Central series “Digman!” and HBO Max’s adult animated series “Velma.” In 2022, she appeared in the IFC comedy film “Barfight!” and the Netflix comedy “Blockbuster.” Other prominent credits include “One Life to Live,” “Gossip Girl,” “Royal Pains,” “CSI: NY” and “The Mentalist.” As a director, she has worked on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Grand Crew,” “Gordita Chronicles” and the upcoming Freevee comedy “Primo.

Nick Frost, Alicia Silverstone and Kevin Connolly will star in the dark comedy “Krazy House” from writers-directors Steffen Haars and Flip van der Kuil, marking the first English-language film by the duo.

Dutch Gaite Jansen, Walt Klink, Jan Bijvoet, Chris Peters and Matti Stooker round out the cast. Production on the film has just been completed in Amsterdam.

Set in the 90s, “Krazy House” is about religious homemaker Bernie (Frost) and his sitcom family. When Russian workers in Bernie’s house turn out to be wanted criminals, they make Bernie and his family tear the place up in search of some old hidden loot. In order to free himself, Bernie has to man up and save his imprisoned family, while slowly going crazy.

Maarten Swart will produce the film for Kaap Holland Film, in a co-production with Haars and van der Kuil. Kaap Holland Film’s Jorn Baars and XYZ...

Plane is an action thriller film directed by Jean-François Richet and starring Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Yoson An and Tony Goldwyn.

Gerard Butler, the man that lives his film life (lately above all) this time around saves some passengers from the dangers in the jungle and their hostile inhabitants

About the Movie

This man who seems to be wearing blockbuster on his t-shirt, knows what he is doing and, although he tried his luck (with Katherine Heigl in The Ugly Truth) in romance, seems to fare better in living in danger and saving lives with his rough yet effective style.

Plane (2023)

Butler is not the kind of guy to be delivering kicks, his style is more about adapting to a situation and thanks to his kindness and his luck, saving the world like that because he can.

Plane is an excercise in making an entertaining action movie for all audiences...

Plane is an old-fashioned action thriller that features two well-known actors in leading roles. Directed by Jean-François Richet from a screenplay by Charles Cumming and J.P. Davis, Plane is the year’s first major action flick. Following a commercial pilot who must execute an emergency landing, only to land on an island that is less than friendly to visitors, Plane received a generally positive critical reception, and is expected to rake in a modest 7-10 million at the box office in its opening weekend.

When it comes to releasing a decent action thriller, hiring a veteran of the genre is never a bad decision. After all, Tom Cruise is still attracting audiences with action flicks like Top Gun: Maverick and Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Plane is not without a notable action star, having cast Gerard Butler in a role that requires brute force and warmth. Butler is joined by several others,...

I’m a feminist because of Katherine Heigl. Wait, let me clarify. I’m a proud feminist because of women, like Katherine Heigl, who have fought tooth and nail for a seat at the table set by and for men. (Growing up the only daughter of a single mother also helped.)

Heigl has been in showbiz for decades, making her film debut at 14 years old as Kathryn, a dreamy, naive pre-teen in 1992 romance drama That Night. In 1994, she landed her first major supporting role as boundary-pushing teenager Nicole in romcom My Father the Hero, before starring in 1999 TV series Roswell as popular girl Isabel Evans.

It wasn’t until she got her six-season breakout role in 2005 as Dr Izzie Stevens on Shonda Rhimes’s award-winning medical drama Grey’s Anatomy that Heigl became a true Hollywood staple. Later, the abrupt nature of Heigl’s exit from the show in 2010 fuelled speculation that it was,...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Married at First Sight Season 15 Episode 13, “The Ugly Truth.”] Married at First Sight‘s Season 15 couples are approaching Decision Day and some big decisions are being made before the event in the latest episode, “The Ugly Truth.” From revelatory reveals to life-altering choices, this installment was nothing short of shocking and we’re breaking down every major moment, below. Beware of spoilers ahead as we delve into the drama of it all. Getting to Know Close Confidants (Credit: Lifetime With big choices looming, the couples are trying to learn more about each other with the help of friends and family as participants meet with those closest to their spouses. First up is Krysten, catching up with Mitch’s sister-in-law, whom she hopes has some insight on how to handle her husband’s contrarianism. Mitch’s sister-in-law agrees that he can be a lot to deal with, but advises Krysten to be honest and ...

Exclusive: Legally Blonde and The House Bunny screenwriters Karen McCullah and Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith are set to write the romantic comedy I Do… Not for Amazon Studios and Di Bonaventura Pictures.

The feature is centered around a woman who gets the chance to stop her own wedding.

Mark Vahradian and Lorenzo di Bonaventura will produce via Di Bonaventura Pictures.

The project reteams Vahradian, McCullah, and Smith who first worked together on the 1999 teen classic 10 Things I Hate About You.

McCullah and Smith recently completed a rewrite on K: Pop: Lost In America starring Rebel Wilson and a draft of Legally Blonde 3. The duo also penned the comedy She’s the Man, Ella Enchanted and The Ugly Truth. MGM is eager to reignite the Legally Blonde franchise, the first two movies raking in over 266M worldwide at the global box office.

Smith is represented by Verve, Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment, and attorney Karl Austen.

Vying for the Premio Kutxabank at the San Sebastian Film Festival’s New Directors sidebar, “Secaderos” (“Tobacco Barns”), the feature debut of Rocio Mesa, includes a beguiling creature of the woods that was designed and created by the Oscar-winning team behind Guillermo del Toro’s 2007 “Pan’s Labyrinth.”

For make-up and special effects whizzes David Martí and Montse Ribé of Ddt SFX, it was the script that convinced them to board this small-budgeted film by a novice filmmaker.

“Only once in a very long time does a script like this land in your hands; it somewhat reminded us of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth,’” said Martí, who added that they also boarded it as associate producers.

Inspired by the works of Hayao Miyazaki and Jim Henson, they fashioned a tobacco leaf-covered creature that would move with a system of levers and monitors inside it. Martí volunteered to man it, enduring the scorching heat of...

Actor Gerard Butler was among those paying respect to Pop Idol star Darius Danesh at his funeral in Glasgow today (25 August).

According to a report in The Scottish Sun, the service was attended by around 100 mourners. During the sombre procession, a lone piper played the song “Caledonia”.

The Ugly Truth and 300 star Butler, 51, recently said that he had been “devastated” by news of his friend’s death. Danesh rose to fame on UK talent shows Popstars and Pop Idol. He died at his home in the US aged 41 on 11 August.

Last week Butler paid tribute to his “brother in arms” by sharing a photo on Instagram of the pair smiling.

He wrote in the caption: “I am devastated by the sudden passing of my dear friend Darius, a true brother in arms. My thoughts and love go to his wonderful mum and dad Avril and Booth and his two brilliant brothers Aria and Cyrus.

Everyone loves a good romantic comedy. They’re the perfect escape from reality, a chance to forget your troubles and believe, just for a moment, in the power of love. But sometimes, you don’t want a movie with all the drama.

You want something light and fun, something that will make you laugh without making you overthink. That’s where the movie “Friends With Benefits” comes in. These movies focus on the friendship between the two main characters, with any romantic entanglements being a secondary concern.

“Friends with Benefits” is a 2011 romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck and starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. The film follows the story of two friends who decide to start a sexual relationship without involving any emotional commitment.

However, as they get closer, they realize they want more than just casual sex.

“Friends with Benefits” is the perfect example of how simple...

Exclusive: CAA has signed actor-producer Katherine Heigl (Firefly Lane) for representation.

Heigl is an Emmy Award winner and two-time Golden Globe nominee who currently exec produces and stars in Netflix’s popular series Firefly Lane. The drama from creator Maggie Friedman is based on Kristin Hannah’s novel of the same name. It centers on Tully (Heigl) and Kate (Sarah Chalke), who support each other through good times and bad with an unbreakable bond that carries them from their teens in the 1970s to their forties in the early 2000s. Heigl recently completed shooting the show’s second season, which is slated to debut on the streamer this year.

Heigl is also known for starring on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy for six seasons, as Dr. Izzie Stevens. Her work on the series earned her an Emmy for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress, as well as a SAG Award for...

May 2022 represents the calm before the storm for Amazon Prime Video. Early June will see the arrival of the much-hyped third season of The Boys. Before all that, however, Prime has some other streaming goodies to tide you over.

This month is highlighted by a handful of intriguing original series. Season two of Amazon’s sleeper hit The Wilds premieres on May 6. This pulpy mystery series about a group of teenage girls marooned on an island is Prime Video’s version of Lost or Yellowjackets so give it a watch if that kind of thing sounds up your alley. Also arriving on May 6 is the true crime docuseries The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith.

Canada’s finest comedy goobers The Kids in the Hall return in a rebooted version of their sketch series on May 13. The week after that J.K. Simmons will try his hand at sci-fi once again...

An original sci-fi series starring two Oscar winners, the second season of a buzzworthy teen show and the return of a beloved cult comedy series are just some of the new additions to Amazon Prime Video in May.

Below, you can peruse a full list of the movies and TV shows that are being added to Amazon Prime Video in May 2022. The second season of the Prime Video original series “The Wilds” debuts on May 6, telling the story of a group of girls who have been stranded on an island as part of an experiment.

And on May 13, the iconic Canadian sketch comedy troupe “The Kids in the Hall” return for a slew of new episodes, reunited for the first time in years.

If it’s original sci-fi you’re into, J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek play a couple who have a portal in their backyard in the new series “Night Sky,...

Ellen Pompeo has a new hero; it’s her old co-star Katherine Heigl.

On the most recent podcast episode of Tell Me With Ellen Pompeo, the Grey’s Anatomy star had some positive words to say about Heigl and the way she spoke out about the working conditions back in the day on the ABC drama.

“I remember Heigl said something on a talk show about the insane hours we were working. She was 100 percent right,” Pompeo said to Kate Walsh, her guest on the podcast. “Had she said that today, she’d be a complete hero. But she [was] ahead of her time. She made a statement about our crazy hours, and of course, let’s slam a woman and call her ungrateful. When the truth is, she’s 100 percent honest and it’s absolutely correct what she said, and she was f*cking ballsy for saying it, and she was telling the truth,...

Netflix brings one of its biggest shows back to the streaming service in March with the return of “Bridgerton.” The second season of the 2021 Emmy Award nominee for Best Drama series debuts on March 25. But there are loads of other original shows and movies coming to Netflix in March 2022 – including the Ryan Reynolds blockbuster “The Adam Project” – plus legacy titles such as “Shrek,” “Top Gun,” “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” and “Dunkirk.” Here’s everything coming to Netflix in March 2022 and what’s leaving the service in March as well.

What’s new on Netflix in March 2022

Coming soon

800 Meters

Tomorrow

March 1

The Guardians of Justice

Worst Roommate Ever

21

21 Bridges

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Battleship

Christine

Coach Carter

Due Date

Freddy vs. Jason

Gattaca

The Gift

Redemption

The Replacements

Richie RichThe Shawshank Redemption

Shooter

Shrek

Shrek 2

Sorry to Bother You

Starship Troopers

Texas Chainsaw 3D...

Exclusive: A century and a half before Kamala Harris became the first woman on an winning U.S. presidential ticket, Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for president. The remarkable story of the feminist icon is the subject of a limited series, with Katherine Heigl set to portray Woodhull and executive produce. The project, titled Woodhull, hails from Oakhurst Entertainment and is currently out to showrunners.

The series will be based on multiple biographies chronicling the life of Woodhull, which Oakhurst, founded by former Brillstein Entertainment manager Jai Khanna and producer Marina Grasic, acquired earlier this year.

In 1872, Woodhull became the first woman to run for president from the Equal Rights Party, supporting women’s suffrage and equal rights; her running mate was abolitionist leader Frederick Douglas. She was the first woman to address the U.S. Congress and, with her sister Tennessee, the two...

Next month, Netflix is rolling out a ton of great new Halloween-themed content, including a bunch of must-see originals like The Haunting of Bly Manor, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting and Rebecca. Unfortunately, though, it’s also losing a lot of horror films in October that would’ve made for perfect seasonal viewing.

On October 2nd, both Cult of Chucky – the last Chucky flick before the reboot – and Truth or Dare – that’s the 2017 TV movie, not the 2018 Blumhouse production – are being removed from Netflix’s library. The bulk of the horror titles leaving in October are, ironically, being removed on October 31st, though. So, if you’re hoping to do an Underworld marathon this Halloween or rewatch classics like Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow or The Silence of the Lambs, make sure you don’t leave it until the day itself.

See below for the full list of...

For the first time in a while, Netflix is adding no new titles today, so let’s instead take the opportunity to recap what’s gone up on the streaming site over the past week, from Saturday, August 1st to Saturday, August 8th. As that encompasses the first day of the month, there was a huge amount of fresh content added to Netflix’s library over this period. To be exact, there were 49 movies and 24 TV shows.

On the film side of things, this haul includes many an acclaimed or cult favorite flick from across the decades in all kinds of genres. The highlight is probably the entire Jurassic Park trilogy, which has proved popular with Netflix users as the first two entries have been hanging around the top 10 most-watched movies list almost ever since arriving. 80s classic fantasy flick The NeverEnding Story and its sequel were added on the 1st as well,...