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Lizzo is back with her second new song of the year, the disco-tinged “Still Bad.”

“Still Bad” follows prior single “Love In Real Life,” which served as Lizzo’s first new music offering since her 2023 contribution to the Barbie soundtrack. It’s the second preview of her upcoming fifth studio album, which has yet to receive an official release date.

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The song finds Lizzo rising from the ashes after the end of a relationship. “Plot twist, I’m doing great,” she sings in the second verse over a thumping bass groove, later announcing that “I don’t need him, I need a drink” and singing, “He knocked me down/ I thought I’d never get my fine ass off the ground.” She’s recruited regular collaborators Ricky Reed and Blake Slatkin for the song’s production, which is slick, bass-forward, and appropriately groovy. Stream “Still Bad” below.

Gerwig is expected to begin filming The Magician’s Nephew, the origin story of Cs Lewis’s classic fantasy novels, with the actor reported to have a major role

Daniel Craig is being lined up for a role in Greta Gerwig’s new Narnia film, her first directorial project since her huge success with Barbie and the first product of a deal she signed with Netflix to make at least two adaptations of Cs Lewis’s fantasy novel series.

According to Deadline, Craig has been offered a role in the film, which is currently in production for a projected release in autumn 2026. While Netflix has not confirmed which novel is being adapted, it is thought to be The Magician’s Nephew, which is listed on the Internet Movie Database as Gerwig’s next project.

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As the old adage goes, in Hollywood nobody knows anything. That seems to be even more the case in our hyper-caffeinated, multi-platform, AI-injected modern times: the Dream Factory out in LA seems more chaotic than ever. It’s ripe timing, then, for Seth Rogen to impishly chuck a spanner into the cogs of that factory, spoofing the inherent daftness of the movie business with a witty, knowing and cameo-jammed ten-episode satire.

Rogen’s Matt Remick may seem like an unlikely studio boss, riddled with insecurities and about as intimidating as a wet latte. But he turns out to be our perfect guide through this lunatic labyrinth, as he sets out repeatedly to create great art yet ends up, through both his own weaknesses and the pressures imposed on him, producing absolute crap. Episode 1 sets out the show’s stall in rousing fashion, with...

Daniel Craig has reportedly been offered a role in Greta Gerwig's 'Chronicles of Narnia' film.The former James Bond star has been linked to the 'Barbie' directors upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis' iconic fantasy novels for Netflix.According to Deadline, conversations are at a "super early" stage, but sources noted Craig has been given an offer to join the cast.It's unknown which character he would be playing, while the insiders pointed out that it's yet to be seen if he'll actually sign on the dotted line.The latest casting news comes after reports from the same outlet that singer Charli Xcx, 32, is being lined up for a major role.Her character has not been confirmed, but Deadline suggested it could be that of Jadis the White Witch - previously played by Tilda Swinton in 2005’s ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ and its two sequels.

Haim has returned with “Relationships,” their first new song since 2023.

With a breezy alt-pop vibe, “Relationships” sees the sisters muse on the woes of coupledom, coming to a head with the line “I hear a voice in my head and it keeps asking/ ‘Why am I in this relationship?’” Watch the song’s accompanying music video, starring the Haim sisters with actor Drew Starkey, and directed by Camille Summers-Valli, below.

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“Relationships” marks the first release from Haim since 2023, when they contributed the song “Home” to the Barbie soundtrack and issued a 10th anniversary edition of their debut album, Days Are Gone.

Haim’s most recent full-length album was 2020’s Women in Music Pt. III. Since then, a fourth LP has been highly anticipated — while concrete details still aren’t available, hopefully the new single is a sign that more could be on the way.

Meanwhile, the...

Did George Clooney and Margot Robbie have a face off? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )

The Ocean’s franchise is facing a stormy showdown as George Clooney and Margot Robbie lock horns over competing projects linked to the iconic heist series.

The 63-year-old Hollywood icon has reignited excitement by revealing that a promising script for Ocean’s 14 is ready to roll, with plans for him to reprise his role as the charming Danny Ocean. The proposed sequel dives into themes of aging, following Danny and his seasoned crew grappling with the reality that they’re no longer as spry as they once were.

Margot Robbie’s Frustration: A Prequel Under Threat

While this fresh narrative has intrigued fans, Robbie is reportedly less enthusiastic. The 34-year-old actress is believed to be “furious” behind the scenes, as Clooney’s surprise reveal threatens to overshadow her own planned Ocean’s prequel.

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Margot Robbie is reportedly being lined up to play Anna Nicole Smith in a new biopic.The film is being put together by two of the tragic model/actress' real life friends - fashion designer Pol’ Atteu and TV producer Patrik Simpson - who have written the script and they have declared the 'Barbie' star, 34, is their number one choice for the starring role.Patrik told The Sun newspaper: "We are eyeing Margot and I think she is our Anna Nicole. After we saw the 'Barbie' movie, Margot was at the screening and I said: ‘That’s our Anna.’"The way she embodied Barbie, and Pol used to always tease that Anna was the living Barbie. So who better to play her than Margot?"Pol added: "I can tell you when we met her, we felt something electric and it was such a beautiful moment."Patrik...

Even the biggest actors can have some of the more humble or awkward beginnings. It's part and parcel of being a movie star; it's not as if A-Listers just arrive fully formed based on the roles with which we associate them most. Sometimes, actors have to put themselves deeply into stage roles, one-off appearances on TV shows, or a solid amount of supporting film roles before they can step up to the big time.

And then, of course, there are the myriad pitfalls of being a child actor. Some actors who start out when they're young in notable shows or films have an awfully hard time making the transition from youth to adult, as much because the industry may have pigeonholed them or audiences themselves can't accept a kid in a new position. (That's especially true when it comes to former Disney/teen idols.)

All that said, consider Ryan Gosling.

Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy's stint as Warner Bros. Pictures co-chiefs has been a disaster. Outside of the odd hit like Barbie, the studio continues to release movies that regularly underperform, with Mickey 17 the latest example.

Joker: Folie à Deux was another colossal mistake. With Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav looking to cut costs and make movies on the cheap, Luca and Abdy allowed Todd Phillips to essentially rip them off for $200 million so he could shoot a lavish sequel meant to satisfy his and Joaquin Phoenix's desire for a musical.

According to a new report from Puck, Zaslav - an unpopular figure in Hollywood after he scrapped movies like Batgirl and Coyote vs. Acme mid-production - is considering replacing Luca and Abdy.

One top contender is DC Studios co-ceo Peter Safran, meaning James Gunn would be left as the sole head of that studio.

In a blockbuster streaming deal, Korean streamer Coupang Play has inked a major content partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery that will bring some of HBO and Max’s most acclaimed series to Korean viewers starting March 21.

The agreement delivers current and future seasons of premium titles including “Game of Thrones,” “Succession,” “House of the Dragon” and “Euphoria,” alongside fan favorites such as “Sex and the City” and “Band of Brothers” to Coupang’s streaming platform.

Coupang Play will exclusively premiere the third season of “The White Lotus,” which notably features Blackpink’s Lisa making her acting debut. The platform will also stream Season 2 of the post-apocalyptic hit “The Last of Us.”

Beyond HBO Originals, subscribers can access select Max Originals including “And Just Like That…” and “The Pitt,” plus blockbuster Warner Bros. films including “Barbie,” “Wonka,” “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” and “Dune: Part Two” in the coming months.

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Nicola Coughlan will be honored at this year’s Canneseries festival with the Konbini Commitment Award. The Bridgerton and Derry Girls star will participate in an interview before receiving the award at the Lumiere Theater in Cannes’ Palais des Festivals on April 28.

The award, presented by French media group Konbini, recognizes talent whose work has artistic impact or social significance. Previous recipients include Sex Education creator Laurie Nunn, American Horror Story actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Transparent showrunner Joey Soloway.

Coughlan gained recognition for her role in Derry Girls, a comedy set in 1990s Northern Ireland. The series won best comedy at the 2023 BAFTAs and the International Emmy Awards. She later gained international fame as Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton, earning a Screen Actors Guild nomination for best female actor in a drama series.

She also appeared as Diplomat Barbie in Barbie, starred alongside Lydia West in Big Mood, and featured...

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell’s romance fantasy ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ has been delayed.The movie had been slated for release on May 9 but will now hit cinemas on September 19 instead after Sony adjusted its film schedule.According to Variety, Sony decided to delay the film in order to avoid competition with A24’s ‘Friendship’ - which will star Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson - and Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’.Sources also told the outlet Sony opted to push back the picture to September as that month is filled with horror flicks and male-centric movies, allowing the female-led ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ to stand out more.As a result of the delay, ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ will be released on the same day as 20th Century Studios’ comedy/drama ‘Ella McCay’, starring Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson and Ayo Edebiri. ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ - which will also feature Lily Rabe,...

Wicked Japan Box Office: Beats Wonka (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Wicked was released in Japan after a long wait of five months, and it won two Academy Awards in the meantime. Therefore, the film has received a boost as it was released in Japan. It opened at the top but was dethroned by the local movie Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales. The film has surpassed Wonka’s opening to achieve a fantastic feat.

When it was released, the musical fantasy starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande showed a spectacular performance at the box office in North America and worldwide. It maintained a favorable momentum and soon became the highest-grossing musical adaptation of a stage musical, surpassing Mamma Mia! It also outperformed Ridley Scott’s Biggie Gladiator II, which was released on the same day as this musical fantasy in the US. The film’s glorious worldwide collection has made it...

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, an upcoming film starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, has had its release date delayed.

Originally set to premiere on May 9, 2025, the movie will now be released on September 19, 2025.

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Sony apparently made the decision to push back the date to Fall 2025 because the “female-centered” storyline will “stand out” during a time period where more “horror and male-centered titles” are released, according to Variety.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey tells the story of “two strangers and the extraordinary emotional journey that connects them.” Lily Rabe, Jodie Turner-Smith, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Hamish Linklater will also have roles in the film.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey will be Margot‘s first feature released since 2023, when she starred in Barbie. As for Colin, he recently played the titular role in the HBO miniseries The Penguin.

In December 2024, Margot gave new details about a...

The journey for the Sony feature A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, will start later than initially expected.

Director Kogonada’s film is now set for theatrical release on Sept. 19 after previously having been dated for May 9. Lily Rabe, Jodie Turner-Smith, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Hamish Linklater round out the cast for the movie that boasts a script from Seth Reiss (The Menu).

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey will hit theaters on the same day as Universal’s horror flick Him that stars Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, along with 20th Century Studios’ James L. Brooks-helmed Ella McCay, featuring Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson and Ayo Edebiri. The previous release date would have seen it compete against A24’s Friendship that stars Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson, in addition to the second weekend for Marvel’s Thunderbolts.

Imperative Entertainment and 30West are behind A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,...

Is Charli Xcx about to step through the wardrobe into Narnia? According to Deadline, the British singer is in talks to star in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, and is among top choices to have a key role.

Directed by Little Women filmmaker Greta Gerwig, pre-production has started on the first movie adapting C.S. Lewis's classic children's books, and has gathered speed as it enters its casting phase. Recently, there was a casting call for a boy and girl aged 10 to 11 years, presumably to play the young heroes in these stories, and now it looks like they could be joined by Charli Xcx.

The singer is best known for her hit songs like "Apple" and "Guess," but she's been looking to break into the movie business for a while, and is set to produce and star in The Moment for independent studio A24, which is...

Films are fantastic, right? They help take your mind off of the sadder parts of life. Or, more positively, maybe they allow you to sit with family and friends and be entertained for two hours or more. Thankfully, Netflix has a lot of options.

The films below are simply streaming on your favorite, well...streamer in March 2025. They were not all created by Netflix studios. But don't worry. One was.

Some have some brutal scenes, but one is reflective of life in general. And one has God as a character.

Six best movies to stream on Netflix in March 2025The Irishman

A Martin Scorsese film that features Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel? How could things go wrong? Well, we do not know the answer to that because nothing goes wrong artistically in this movie. It's pure brilliance from the director to the cast to the writing.

Moana 2 has entered the prestigious league of movies whose films have crossed the $1 billion mark in box office earnings. The film, starring the voices of Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho, joined the ranks of Disney’s 2024 box office animated hit, Inside Out 2 and Marvels Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.

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The 2023 summer smash Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, propelled Greta Gerwig into the rankings as the second female director to break global and US Box Office Records. Director Jennifer Lee achieved this milestone for Disney’s Frozen II co-directing alongside Chris Buck.

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Among the elite list of 57 billion-dollar grossing films are sequels, Disney remakes, and iconic franchises such as Star Wars, Avatar, James Bond, The Lord of the Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...

Prime Video’s latest romantic comedy, Picture This, offers a fresh take on modern love, cultural expectations, and self-discovery. Directed by Prarthana Mohan, the film blends humor and heartfelt moments, making it a standout in the rom-com genre. This article delves into Picture This cast, characters, themes, and soundtrack, providing all the details you need.

What is Prime Video’s Latest Rom-Com ‘Picture This’ about?

Set in contemporary London, Picture This follows Pia, a 29-year-old photographer struggling to keep her business afloat. During her sister Sonal’s engagement party, a spiritual guru predicts that Pia will meet the love of her life within her next five dates. Encouraged by her family, she embarks on a series of blind dates, leading to humorous and emotional encounters that challenge her perception of love and destiny.

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Here’s a detailed look at the Picture This cast and the characters they portray.

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Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s biopic of the legendary American atomic scientist, was one of the most acclaimed releases of 2024. The film released in proximity to Barbie, resulting in the Barbenheimer phenomenon that accelerated box office sales after theaters had suffered from a post-covid slump.

Oppenheimer’s director, Christopher Nolan, has been very open about his preference for theatrical releases and his disdain for the streaming-first release model, to the point of releasing Tenet to low box office returns right in the middle of the Covid pandemic. But that doesn’t mean the executives of streaming services like Netflix necessarily agree. In an interview with Puck News, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria revealed that she believed Oppenheimer would’ve been very successful launching under Netflix.

Neftlix’s Cco wanted to be the one to launch Oppenheimer

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Hollywood satirizing itself always brings with it a strangely ouroboric connotation—an excruciating, try-hard attempt to make themselves cooler by lampooning themselves in front of their audience. To a certain extent, the lampooning could work if the media exploring said sentiment has a discerning point. The Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg-created show The Studio (Season 1) seems to be vacillating between two entirely conflicting points.

As the show begins, we are introduced to Matt Remmick (Bryan Cranston), who is appointed the head of flailing Continental Studios by its new owner Griffin Mill (Bryan Cranston), who also gives him his first mission statement—to revive the IP of Kool-Aid by producing a movie akin to the success of “Barbie,” which would put Continental Studios on the map. But that is a hard pivot from what the cinephilic perspective of Remnick wants Continental Studios to be making—serious, art-house movies, which Mill...

For the last handful of years, there has been some concern, both in the industry and from those who enjoy the cinematic experience, that movie theaters might be in some trouble. Ever since the pandemic forced theaters all around the world to close for months on end in 2020, things have been a little rocky. Yes, the box office has recovered quite a bit, but that recovery has been far slower than many expected. Fortunately, it does appear that moviegoing does have a future -- it's just that the future will involve more than just movies. Axe throwing and a matinee, anyone?

During a panel at SXSW 2025 titled "How Theatres are Eventizing the Moviegoing Experience," we got a first-hand account from several people involved in the day-to-day of running regional theater chains explaining how things are changing. The biggest change of all? Going to the movies is largely no longer about just going to the movies.

Charli Xcx is being eyed to star in Greta Gerwig’s ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ movie.Deadline reports the Brit Award-winner, 32, is one of the ‘Barbie’ director’s top choices to play a major role in the film, which is being made with Netflix.While the role the singer is being lined up for has not been confirmed, the outlet believes it could be that of Jadis the White Witch - previously played by Tilda Swinton in 2005’s ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ and its two sequels.In 2018, Netflix announced it would be making a new movie adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ fantasy series of the same name, and signed Gerwig to direct the project two years later.While updates on the ‘Narnia’ flick have been slow since then, it was recently reported that Gerwig had successfully convinced the streaming giant to give her...

Netflix first announced plans to re-adapt C.S. Lewis' beloved tales from The Chronicles of Narnia back in 2018, and in 2022, we found out that none other than Greta Gerwig (Barbie) was set to direct at least two Narnia movies for the streaming service.

Development has been a slow process, but we finally have our first major piece of casting news, and it's likely to be met with a mixed response.

According to Deadline, pop singer Charli Xcx has entered talks for a key role in the new saga, and the trade believes she will play - providing a deal is struck - the villainous Jadis, aka the White Witch.

Apparently, the Grammy winner - who has just been announced as co-headliner of Saturday’s portion of this year’s Glastonbury Festival alongside the legendary Neil Young - is "among the top choices" to play the character, but nothing is set...

You ever just want to give something a chance even when everyone around you is basically putting you off it, and you know it’s not going to be anything but bad? That’s how I felt going into Nadaaniyan. There’s been something very charming about Ibrahim Ali Khan’s presence on the internet. If I had to label it, in fashion terms, I’d put him under the “Quiet Luxury” category. No, I’m not objectifying the kid (whose introduction scene involves winning over the debate team with his rock-hard abs). I’m simply saying his branding is so well done that you can’t help but be curious about what he’s capable of bringing to the table. That is the whole point of being a celebrity, no? But, as I sat down to watch Nadaaniyan on Netflix, I genuinely couldn’t believe that somebody behind the...

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Trisha Paytas is pregnant!

The 36-year-old influencer is already a mother of two.

Now, Baby #3 is on the way for her and for her husband, Moses Hacmon.

Paytas shared the exciting news on social media (where else) to the delight of her fans. And she’s been keeping this a secret for months.

A delighted Trisha Paytas and her husband show off sonograph photos of her pregnancy on her podcast. (Image Credit: YouTube) Yes, Trisha Paytas is pregnant!

On Thursday, March 6, Trisha Paytas took to her Just Trish podcast and to her Instagram account to share that she is pregnant.

“Oops, she did it again!” the caption to her podcast video reads. “Trisha is Pregnant with baby number three!”

The caption continued: “Trish and Moses finally spill all the details after keeping their pregnancy a secret for months.”

Naturally, the video itself included further details.

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Last month, Robbie Brenner and a team of Mattel executives made the trek to the Sundance Film Festival. For five days, they braved thin mountain air to get a sense of the emerging filmmakers who they could enlist to make movies and shows based on Mattel’s line of toys — a collection of childhood favorites that runs the gamut from Hot Wheels to Thomas the Tank Engine to He-Man.

“Sundance is where the future is,” says Brenner, who serves as president of Mattel Films. “We’re trying to get in on the ground floor with these great artists before they become the next Christopher Nolan.”

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It’s in the hand-painted eyelashes on every Barbie doll prototype. It’s in the meticulous detail found on the millions of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars made every year. It’s in the ingenuity of the artists and technicians who collaborate on the properties that power the world’s largest toymaker.

In other words: If it’s Mattel, it’s swell.

That decades-old advertising slogan succinctly captures the brand promise of the sui generis American business that marks its 80th anniversary this year. It’s a testament to the strength of the culture established by Mattel founders Ruth and Elliot Handler that the company’s most iconic products have never been more of a force in pop culture.

Classic Mattel toys include, above, clockwise from left, all-female presidential ticket dolls, the Hot Foot T-Bucket Dragster Hot Rod Ride-On car and Hot Wheels, which were first introduced in 1968.

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Brat summer is over — Brat winter is coming! It's been a busy old start to the month for pop megastar Charli Xcx, who scooped a mighty four Brit Awards just last weekend before following it up with the announcement of a Glastonbury headline slot just this morning. But while the rest of us would probably be nursing hangovers or taking some time out to chill right about now, that's not the 'Guess' singer's style. Per Deadline's reporting, the budding actor is circling a role in Greta Gerwig's upcoming Netflix Narnia movie.

Who exactly Charli Xcx will hypothetically be playing in Gerwig's fantasy epic adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved books isn't 100% confirmed, but while we reckon the Brit star could easily play one of the Good Ones, Deadline's sources say that she could be set to play one of the franchise's Mean Girls instead — namely Jadis, The White Witch.

Charli XCX might be joining the Greta Gerwig cinematic universe.

The “Brat” singer/songwriter is reportedly being considered for a role in Gerwig’s “Narnia” film at Netflix. Deadline first announced the possible casting. Representatives for Gerwig had no comment to IndieWire.

According to the report, Charli XCX is being eyed to play Jadis, The White Witch. Tilda Swinton formerly brought the literary character to life in the original film adaptations. The books were first adapted for the big screen with a film trilogy spanning from 2005 to 2010, starting with “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.”

Gerwig will now be directing at least two Netflix films based on the beloved C.S. Lewis novel series. The first Gerwig-directed “Narnia” film will premiere in IMAX theaters in November 2026 before streaming on Netflix starting Christmas Day 2026.

No other possible casting has been announced yet for “Narnia.”

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Exclusive: Here’s a fun casting update. On the day she was announced for Glastonbury, we can reveal that Charli Xcx is also being eyed to join Greta Gerwig and Netflix’s anticipated Narnia film.

The Grammy winner is understood to be among top choices for a key role and there have been talks for a little while but nothing is set at the moment. Tbc whether a deal comes to fruition.

Who might she play in a Narnia movie if a deal makes? We hear it could potentially be Jadis, The White Witch.

In 2018, Netflix announced it would develop new series and film projects based on C.S. Lewis’ beloved The Chronicles of Narnia series and brought Gerwig on board in 2020 to adapt and direct. It remains in early stages and details are scant. As previously reported, the movie is getting an exclusive two-week IMAX global run Thanksgiving 2026 in...

Dungeons & Dragons filmmakers John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein have been drafted in to write the screenplay for a Monopoly film.

Last time we heard about plans to bring the board game Monopoly to the screen, Margot Robbie’s Luckychap production company had come aboard. This latest effort to adapt the game began when Lionsgate acquired Entertainment One from Hasbro in late 2023, with the Monopoly rights being part of that deal.

Luckychap was behind Barbie, a film which managed to both venerate and subvert Mattel’s toy doll line, so Lionsgate likely moved Monopoly onto the fast track. All in the hope that Robbie and her fellow collaborators could bottle the same lightning twice.

Barbie had plenty to say about gender roles in the 21st century, and Monopoly could say something about issues with late-stage capitalism. With his top hat, monocle and covetous desire to buy up every piece of property he can,...

Warner Bros.’ latest high-budget release, Mickey 17, has arrived in theaters, marking the return of Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Starring Robert Pattinson in a multi-faceted role, the sci-fi film has received a positive critical reception. However, its financial prospects remain uncertain, with early projections suggesting a slow start compared to its $118 million budget.

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Five years after Parasite became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Bong has returned with a film adapted from Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel Mickey 7. The story follows an expendable worker who is repeatedly regenerated to assist in colonizing an inhospitable planet. Complications arise when one version of the character refuses to disappear after being replaced.

Pattinson leads a cast that includes Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. Ruffalo’s portrayal of a wealthy antagonist has drawn attention for its resemblance to public figures,...

Five years after making history with his Oscar triumph for “Parasite,” Bong Joon-ho has returned to Hollywood filmmaking with Warner Bros.’ “Mickey 17,” a star-studded sci-fi satire about how capitalism can create demagogues and cheapen human life.

But despite strong reviews, it faces an uphill battle to turn a profit against its reported $118 million budget. While not an original film — it is an adaptation of the 2022 Edward Ashton novel “Mickey 7” — it’s a film trying to win over adult audiences with a marketing campaign based around its darkly humorous concept and a go-for-broke lead performance by Robert Pattinson.

While not as acclaimed as “Parasite,” reviews for “Mickey 17” have been very positive, currently standing at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has also earned a $9 million 4-day opening weekend in Bong’s home country of South Korea, the best for a Warner release in six years.

But projections for the film...

Keanu Reeves has bid a half-goodbye to the John Wick franchise is branching out into other territory. The star will be next seen in the comedy Good Fortune, where he will reportedly be playing the opposite of his devilish Baba Yaga character in the action film franchise. The comedy is directed by Aziz Ansari in his official directorial debut.

Ansari has written the film too and it co-stars the Parks and Recreation star along with an array of known comedic stars. Reeves reportedly gave his all for the film and was even seen pushing through the schedule with a broken knee. The first trailer of the film was reportedly screened for a few critics, who gave positive responses.

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Aziz Ansari has been in the industry for quite some time and has...

Women Are Redefining Cinema– And the World is Taking Notice

Since the beginning of time, Hollywood’s narrative was largely led by the perceptions of males, with women limited to their work. However, times have changed– a seismic shift has taken place, and now women are at the core of this revolution. These trailblazing voices are much more than just proving their work in front of the camera but also behind the scenes, shaping the future of film. Whether through producing, directing, or starring in blockbuster franchises, women are resetting the rules of Hollywood, and the world is starting to notice.

With Greta Gerwig at the helm, 'Barbie' defied all expectations, breaking the billion-dollar barrier at the box office. But the film wasn’t just a commercial success; it struck a chord with audiences through its visionary, female-driven narrative that deeply resonated across generations. What many initially assumed...

The 97th Oscars ceremony was watched by 19.69 million viewers across both ABC and digital platforms, inching just past the 19.5 million that watched last year’s ceremony in 2024. It’s the highest it’s been in five years since 2020, but it still has a long way to go to match pre-pandemic numbers, as the February 9, 2020, Academy Awards, averaging 23.6 million viewers, was at the time a historic low for the awards ceremony.

According to Disney and ABC, the total includes 1.645 million viewers who watched it through mobile, PC, or tablet to help boost the number to 19.69 million. The show also had its best rating for adults 18-49 in a five-year span, hitting a 4.54 rating, which was up 19 percent from 2024. It also performed 28 percent better with 18-34-year-olds than the 2024 telecast.

While last year’s Oscars had the box office juggernaut of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” to help boost it, the addition of Conan O’Brien...

While Vin Diesel can rest easy on the Fast & Furious franchise alone, the gravely-voiced, muscular star is looking ahead to other projects while Fast X – Part 2 looks to cap off the long-running series. Diesel took to his Instagram this morning to update his followers after attending the Oscars. The Oscars would start their broadcast with a loving tribute to Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires that surged throughout the residential areas. The montage of movie clips showcasing the city featured a snippet of Furious 7 and Diesel gave recognition in his post, “By the way, shout out to the Oscars for starting their whole show with a clip from Fast Seven…”

Diesel would use his latest post to run down the gamut of projects that he’s been developing. The Fast X star posted, “One day after the Oscars and I was back to work early… helping my friends...

Ne Zha 2 Worldwide Box Office: 2nd Highest-Grossing Film In The Post-Covid Era (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ne Zha 2 is only the first animation in history to cross the $2 billion mark, but it is still earning impressive numbers daily. The film has now become one of the biggest films worldwide in the post-covid era. It is only behind Avatar 2’s global haul, which seems to be in danger. Scroll below for the deets.

Avatar 2 is the third highest-grossing film of all time, including films from the pre-covid era. The Chinese feature has become an aspect of cultural pride for the people of its nation. It could create another historical record if the film crosses the $2 billion mark in China, as it is very close to achieving that. During the Chinese New Year holiday, people poured into the cinemas to watch this movie, resulting in an unimaginable box...

Industry veteran Andrew Cripps has been named head of theatrical distribution at The Walt Disney Studios, less than two months after he departed Warner Bros.

Cripps replacesTony Chambers, who was recently named president, The Walt Disney Company, Emea, and starts in the role today (March 3).

He reports to Cathleen Taff, president of production, franchise management and theatrical distribution at Disney Entertainment – Studios, and will oversee the slates of Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studio, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures.

His purview includes the Cinema Partnerships team, non-theatrical sales, and the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

Weeks after leaving Warner Bros. Discovery (where he served as president of international theatrical distribution), Andrew Cripps will now succeed Tony Chambers as head of theatrical distribution at Disney.

He will begin on March 3. The role opened after Chambers began overseeing Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Chambers’ move was part of a major restructuring on Disney’s part, in terms of how it runs and operates their business.

Cripps is a veteran distribution executive, who previously worked at 20th Century Fox and Paramount. He also worked at United International Pictures and Imax. For Disney, he will be responsible for worldwide theatrical distribution for all films produced and released by Walt Disney’s seven banners: live-action, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight. His will also oversee the Cinema Partnerships team, non-theatrical sales and the operation of the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood,...

Walt Disney Studios has hired former Warner Bros. executive Andrew Cripps as head of theatrical distribution.

He replaces Tony Chambers, who was recently named president of the Walt Disney Company in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Cripps starts on March 3 and reports to Cathleen Taff, the studio’s president of production, franchise management and theatrical distribution.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Alan Bergman, Cathleen Taff, and the entire team at the Walt Disney Studios,” said Cripps. “The work they’ve accomplished year-after-year is nothing short of inspiring, and I’m excited for the opportunity to contribute to that incredible momentum and help build for the future.”

Cripps, a widely respected industry veteran, stepped down from his post as international distribution chief at Warner Bros. in January amid a company restructuring by Warner Bros. co-chiefs Michael DeLuca and Pam Abdy. He spent over five years at Warners, spearheading...

That didn’t take long. Just week after leaving Warner Bros., Andrew Cripps has landed at Disney, where he’ll succeed Tony Chambers as head of theatrical distribution.

He’ll begin the gig March 3. The position opened up after Chambers was elevated to overseeing Europe, the Middle East and Africa as part of a major restructuring of how Disney operates businesses in the region.

Cripps is a veteran distribution exec who has worked at 20th Century Fox and Paramount. In his new role, he’ll be responsible for worldwide theatrical distribution for all films produced and released by Walt Disney’s seven banners: live action, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight. His purview will also include the Cinema Partnerships team, non-theatrical sales and the operation of the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood

For much of his studio career, Cripps handled the...

As the saying goes, one door closes and another opens, and former Warner Bros International Distribution Chief Andrew Cripps, who recently exited that studio, is driving down the street to Walt Disney Studios as their new Head of Theatrical Distribution. The three-decades-plus international distribution exec starts the job immediately.

Cripps replaces Tony Chambers, who was recently named President, The Walt Disney Company, Emea, after rallying Disney to north of $5 billion at the global box office.

We understand that Cripps’ segue to Disney happens to be fortuitous timing: The exec didn’t have the job offer in hand when he exited Warners. The announcement of Chambers’ transition from the theatrical distribution role occurred on Jan. 7 while Cripps and Global Marketing Boss Josh Goldstine were shown the door at Warners on Jan. 8.

Cripps will report to Cathleen Taff, President of Production, Franchise Management and Theatrical Distribution at Disney Entertainment – Studios.

In his new position at Disney,...

The 2025 Oscar telecast had a high bar to clear after last year’s show, which featured an all-time great Oscar moment with Ryan Gosling belting out “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie, which not only blew the roof off the Dolby Theater but also broke Emma Stone’s dress.

This year’s event, while never reaching those same heights, wasted no time giving audiences the same level of star power. Wicked nominees Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the show with a gorgeous medley of inspiring numbers: Grande singing “Over the Rainbow” decked in gorgeous ruby slipper red, and Erivo an excerpt of “Home,” originally made famous by Diana Ross in the film version of The Wiz. The pairing closed out their performance with the inescapable “Defying Gravity,” which as expected brought the crowd to its feet.

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There have been several dozen films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, going strong and releasing multiple films almost every year since its beginning in 2008. The McU's overwhelming volume has inspired several conversations by pundits and critics, wherein they ponder the series as one of the longest-running in cinema history. It is, of course, by no means the longest. Indeed, a close study of cinema history will immediately reveal film franchises that handily outstrip it.

One might immediately think of Godzilla, for instance, a film series that has been chugging along pretty steadily since its debut in 1954. To date, there have been 38 feature films (in both Japan and America) in the "Godzilla" franchise. Some deep-cut kiddie-entertainment enthusiasts may be able to recall that there are already 43 animated movies to star Mattel's Barbie, and that's not even counting Greta Gerwig's live-action blockbuster. Those 43 movies were made between 2001 and the present.

After celebrating Hollywood with the Oscars, Good Morning America continued its annual tradition of making movie magic for the GMA Oscars After Party.

Each year, the ABC daytime hosts pay tribute to a film going in front of a green screen and placing them in the movie for the show’s opener.

For their 2025 tribute, the Jon M. Chu-directed movie Wicked was chosen. Robin Roberts defied gravity taking on the role of Elphaba.

Lara Spencer stood in for Glinda, showing us her best hair toss. Michael Strahan had fun changing his voice to sound like Oz, with George Stephanopoulos and meteorologist Ginger Zee also appearing.

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“For more than a decade, we’ve gone all-in re-creating scenes from Hollywood’s standout films of the year with our GMA anchors and family,” said Simone Swink, senior...

Following up on last year’s Oscars was going to be a very tough task for show producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan. Not only was there a critical, box-office smash hit winning the top prize going into the night (“Oppenheimer”) but there were fun reunions of former co-stars as presenters (“Twins” stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito), emotional speeches, and musical performances from Billie Eilish and Ryan Gosling for their hit “Barbie” songs that made us cry and rocked the house down.

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There was no Oscar crafts juggernaut at the 97th Academy Awards Sunday night, despite both “Wicked” and the embattled “Emilia Pérez” coming in with seven nominations. Instead, the winners were spread out with two Oscars apiece going to “The Brutalist” (cinematography and original score), “Wicked” (costume design and production design), and “Dune: Part Two” (visual effects and sound). This was expected, as they were the standout spectacles demonstrating epic work.

The remainder of the awards went to Best Picture winner “Anora” (editing), “The Substance” (makeup/hairstyling), and “Emilia Pérez”.

‘Flow’ Sideshow and Janus Films

The Oscar for animated feature, meanwhile, was awarded to underdog “Flow” over presumptive favorite “The Wild Robot” from DreamWorks. The wordless cat survival adventure from Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis is not only the second consecutive indie win, it’s also a landmark indie triumph for the category (distributed by Sideshow and Janus Films). This means that...

The Academy saluted Hollywood — still standing despite the terrible wildfires in January — with a montage featuring some of the most magical moments from movies filmed in L.A., including two from “La La Land,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” “Chinatown,” “Straight Outta Compton” and “Mulholland Drive.”

You can watch the video below, titled “The Oscars Love L.A.” and read on for the list of movies that go all the way back to 1973’s “The Long Goodbye.”

The clip begins with Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) saying, “There’s no place like home,” and a shot of the Hollywood sign.

“F9”: Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and crew look out over downtown Los Angeles “Mulholland Drive”: Aspiring actress Betty Elms arrives in Los Angeles via taxi in David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive.” “The Long Goodbye”: Philip Marlowe (Elliott Gould) at the beach in Robert Altman’s existential noir.