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This June, Movistar Plus+ will unveil “Pedro x Javis,” a three-part documentary series paying tribute to the life and work of celebrated Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. Created and hosted by celebrated filmmakers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known locally as Los Javis, the series blends documentary storytelling with musical performances and reimagined scenes from Almodóvar’s films in a bold new format.

At the heart of “Pedro x Javis” is an intimate, in-depth conversation between the three directors. Filmed over several days, their exchanges are rich with unexpected confessions, emotional memories, and previously unrevealed insights into the two-time Academy Award winner’s creative journey. “I think I’ve talked too much,” Almodóvar wryly commented on the process.

The series features contributions from many of Almodóvar’s most iconic collaborators, including actresses Penélope Cruz, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Bibiana Fernández, Loles León, Carmen Machi, Lola Dueñas and Leonor Watling. It...

“Movies With Ali Plumb” is set to air a delightful episode on Friday, 16 May 2025, at 8:40 Pm on BBC Three. This week, the show features everyone’s favorite bear, Paddington, who is making a grand return to the big screen. Fans of the beloved character can look forward to an exciting discussion with the talented cast of the new movie.

Ali Plumb will chat with stars such as Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Ben Whishaw. Each actor brings their unique charm to the film, and their insights will surely add depth to the viewing experience. The episode promises to explore the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into creating a Paddington film, as well as the special moments that make the story so heartwarming.

As Paddington continues to capture hearts around the world, this episode of “Movies With Ali Plumb” is a perfect way to celebrate the joy and adventure that the bear brings.

Dakota Johnson had her family’s support at a special screening of her new movie Materialists!

The 35-year-old actress and the film’s writer/director, Celine Song, hosted an advance screening of the movie on Wednesday (May 7) at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

Dakota was joined by her mom Melanie Griffith, her brother Jesse Johnson, and sisters Grace Johnson and Stella Banderas.

For those who don’t know, Jesse, 42, is the son of Don Johnson and Patti D’Arbanville, Stella, 28, is the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, and Grace, 25, is the daughter of Don Johnson and Kelley Phleger.

Other attendees at the screening included Eddie Redmayne and Noah Centineo, among others.

Materialists will be released in theaters on June 13. The trailer for the movie, also starring Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, was just released. Watch now!

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2025 has been one of the weaker years for the film industry as high-budget films like Captain America: Brave New World and Snow White have failed at both impressing the audience and at the box office. While there have been many disappointments this year, it does not mean that there have been no good movies released this year, and to prove that, we have compiled a list of the best movies that have come out in 2025 so far.

Sinners (In Theaters) Credit – Warner Bros. Pictures

Sinners is a psychological horror drama film written and directed by Ryan Coogler. The 2025 film is set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, and it revolves around the Moore twin brothers as they return home to leave their troubled lifestyle behind, but instead of peace at home, they find an even greater evil. Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan,...

The Anthony Bourdain A24 biopic “Tony” is looking to be as authentic as possible — and have real chefs star alongside “The Holdovers” breakout Dominic Sessa, who is portraying late icon Bourdain. Atomic Honey Casting posted an open casting call seeking “real restaurant kitchen staff with unique, dynamic personalities” to play roles in the film. IndieWire confirmed with A24 that the casting will take place for a shoot in Provincetown, Ma from May through July 2025.

While no prior acting experience is required for the aforementioned roles, prior kitchen experience is a must. The casting call is looking for males of all ethnicities.

Sessa stars as a young Bourdain in the origin story of the “Kitchen Confidential” author and “Parts Unknown” host. Antonio Banderas co-stars in an unspecified role. “Tony” will be directed by Matt Johnson (“Blackberry”) with Todd Bartels and Lou Howe writing the script. The film was announced in April 2025, with Bourdain’s estate producing.

In 2010, a few months after the last episode of The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien aired, O’Brien embarked upon The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour. Through the spring and summer of that year, he traveled around the U.S. and Canada with a variety show based on the titular idea: After NBC canceled his version of the long-running late-night show and replaced him with his predecessor, Jay Leno, O’Brien contractually had to wait before launching another show. Less prominent was the fact that O’Brien’s TV time-out was conditional on the exit package he had negotiated, which paid him $32.5 million, plus $12 million for his former Late Night staffers, who had moved to Los Angeles when O’Brien was promoted to The Tonight Show — so while he was certainly done wrong by NBC, it’s not like he was actually entertainment’s biggest victim, despite how he portrayed himself.

Netflix subscribers will soon be treated to the latest adventure featuring the beloved marmalade-loving bear Paddington. The third installment in the character's live-action/CG animated film series, Paddington in Peru, is set to land on the streaming service later this month.

Beginning May 15, Paddington in Peru will be available to stream on Netflix. Released in November 2024 in the United Kingdom and in February 2025 in the United States, the third Paddington movie was another critical and commercial success for the beloved family-focused franchise. The threequel grossed over $191 million worldwide, bringing the franchise's collective box office total to over $600 million. Paddington in Peru was also well-received by reviewers, earning a 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, which some moviegoers may be surprised to learn is actually the worst Rt score yet for the franchise.

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Are you prepared for an action-packed week featuring an array of new movies to stream across various Ott platforms? Dive into a weekend of cinematic delights with our handpicked selection of the hottest movie releases. This list is curated with movie recommendations for those of you who only want to watch the best out of the new movies that pop up on streaming. The list may also come in handy for you to stay updated with current releases on subscription-based Ott platforms and help you pick the best based on your taste and appetite.

The Best New Movies To Stream on Max 1. Babygirl (2024)

Where to Stream: Max | Dir: Halina Reijn

Babygirl, directed by Halina Reijn, is an emotionally charged erotic thriller that delves into desire, power, and consent. The story follows Romy Mathis (Nicole Kidman), a high-powered New York CEO who seemingly has it all—professional success, a loving family,...

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If you're on this page, you're here for Empire's list of the 26 best kids' movies on Netflix UK — that's what the header promises, and it's what the list that awaits as you scroll down delivers. But for us, it's also a bit of a chance to reconnect with the budding young cinephile within. You see, there’s a unique magic about the films you discover as a child. Whether it’s a fantastical voyage to a wondrous realm, an animated adventure that ignites the imagination, a formative first encounter with a favourite hero or feared villain, or perhaps a poignant coming-of-age tale that helps prepare us to take our first steps into a wider world, of one thing we can be certain — the movies we see when we’re kids stay with us for life.

The very best kids movies go even further, playing a pivotal role in shaping who...

Apparently, Max subscribers are looking for something steamy -- because this erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman is a top choice on HBO and Discovery's proprietary streaming platform.

According to FlixPatrol, the movie is crushing the Max charts — so, what is it about in the first place? For the uninitiated, "Babygirl" — which hit theaters in 2024 and is written and directed by Halina Reijn — centers around Romy Mathis (Kidman), a New York City CEO who has a "happy" home life with her husband Jacob (Antonio Banderas) and daughters Isabel and Nora (Esther McGregor and Vaughan Reilly), except for one thing: she's deeply unfulfilled sexually. Enter Samuel, one of Romy's new interns, as played by Harris Dickinson (who's known for projects like "Triangle of Sadness" and "The Iron Claw"), with whom Romy starts an affair ... but when Samuel starts pushing boundaries by showing up at Romy's home and interacting with her...

Pedro Almodóvar did not hold back on his opinion of Donald Trump as he accepted the 50th annual Chaplin award from Film at Lincoln Center on Monday evening in Manhattan.

As the celebrated Spanish filmmaker expressed his gratitude for the honor at Alice Tully Hall, he said, “I doubted if it was appropriate to come to a country ruled by a narcissistic authority, who doesn’t respect human rights. Trump and his friends, millionaires and oligarchs, cannot convince us that the reality we are seeing with our own eyes is the opposite of what we are living, however much he may twist the words, claiming that they mean the opposite of what they do. Immigrants are not criminals. It was Russia that invaded Ukraine.”

“Mr. Trump, I’m talking to you, and I hope that you hear what I’m going to say to you,” Almodóvar continued. “You will go...

Walter Salles‘ I’m Still Here was the big winner at Madrid’s Platino Awards on Sunday night, honoring the best of Ibero-American film and television.

The Brazilian filmmaker took home the best director and best Ibero-American fiction film awards, while the Oscar-nominated Fernanda Torres won best actress for her performance.

Elsewhere, Daniel Fanego won the best supporting actor performance for Luis Ortega’s Kill the Jockey, and Clara Segura of El 47 won in the equivalent category for women. Eduard Fernández took home the best actor prize for his role in Marco.

There were also two wins for Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut, The Room Next Door, as Edu Grau and Alberto Iglesias won the best cinematography and best original score awards, respectively.

Eva Longoria, star of Desperate Housewives and Only Murders in the Building, picked up the prestigious Platino honorary award — past recipients of which include Benicio Del Toro,...

Check out the box office results from 2024, and you'll have to scroll down a while to find a film that isn't part of the barrage of Hollywood sequels, remakes, adaptations, and spinoffs. In fact, you have to go all the way down to the 21st-most-successful film of 2024 to find a wholly-original property. That movie was John Krasinski's "If," and chances are that one'll probably get a sequel too.

It's no surprise that people like things they're already familiar with. As University of Surrey lecturer Erica Hepper, Ph.D., told The Huffington Post, "Nostalgia is the warm, fuzzy emotion that we feel when we think about fond memories from our past." People want to watch characters they already know because it feels good to see someone you're familiar with, and the industry seems to be leaning into this more than ever.

As a result, many actors have been tapped to...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

Babygirl (Halina Reijn)

Premiering with much fervor at the Venice Film Festival, Halina Reijn’s Bodies Bodies Bodies follow-up Babygirl finds Nicole Kidman playing a high-powered CEO who puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much-younger intern (Harris Dickinson), and which earned her Best Actress at the festival. Savina Petkova said in her review, “It’s not too early in the festival to say Reijn wrote and directed one of––if not the––most compelling films of this year’s Venice selection and deserves full praise for landing a project of this caliber while making a third feature that is as close to perfection as can be. Babygirl is billed as an erotic...

Paddington in Peru hasn't been out for long, but it may already be available to stream in some regions. For instance, in the United States, it is already available on Amazon Prime.

That’s where it can get awkward, as some regions get the film on the streaming platform at different times. It’s been in UK cinemas since November last year and hit US movie screens in February. That staggered date approach also applies to when it is released on Netflix.

The UK version of Netflix has already seen the film released, making it available on April 8. In the US, there isn't a firm Netflix release date yet, but it seems likely to be released soon, within the coming weeks.

The deal between Sony and Netflix for movies tends to see them arrive on the platform a few months after their cinema release. Some pundits have calculated that a 120-day gap is typical,...

The Holdovers star Dominic Sessa and Antonio Banderas have officially been cast in A24's upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic, Tony.

Per Variety, Sessa will portray the legendary chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain in Tony, a new A24 biopic from Canadian filmmaker Matt Johnson. Joining Sessa in the film is Banderas, who is fresh off the success of Babygirl and Paddington in Peru. Banderas' role in Tony is being kept under wraps. Per the official logline, Tony will "take place in 1976 when a young Bourdain has a life-changing experience working and living in Provincetown, Mass." Todd Bartels and Lou Howe penned the script for the film. The film is set to begin filming in May. There is no official release date for Tony.

Anthony Bourdain was a world-renowned chef and television personality who rose to prominence due in large part to his bestselling memoir, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.

Tony, the upcoming biopic about a young Anthony Bourdain, has officially cast its leading actor, along with a surprise addition. The movie was announced last year, with Blackberry's Matt Johnson set to direct. When the film was announced, Dominic Sessa jumped to the top of fan casting lists, with speculation fueled by reports that The Holdovers star was in talks for the role. Sometimes internet rumors can turn out to be true, as Sessa has officially signed on to play Anthony Bourdain in the movie, along with a very surprising A-list star.

Variety recently confirmed that Dominic Sessa will officially portray Anthony Bourdain in Tony. Sessa has been "in talks" with Johnson and A24 since June 2024 regarding the role, but the actor has finally dotted the i's and crossed the t's for the part. Tony has been in the works for well over a year, and fans of the...

A24 has officially announced its posthumous Anthony Bourdain biopic, titled Tony. The Holdovers‘ breakout star Dominic Sessa has been confirmed to star in the titular role, with Antonio Banderas also being cast in an undisclosed role.

Matt Johnson (BlackBerry) is set to direct from a screenplay co-written by Todd Bartels and Lou Howe, according to Variety. Tony will be set in Provincetown, Massachusetts in 1976, approximately two years before a 20-year-old Bourdain graduated from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

This marks the second time Bourdain’s life has been brought to the screen. In 2005, his exposé/memoir on the culinary industry, Kitchen Confidential, was adapted into a sitcom starring Bradley Cooper.

A posthumous documentary, Roadrunner, was released in 2021 and used AI technology to deepfake Bourdain’s voice as the narrator of the film.

A release date for Tony has yet to be revealed.

Anthony Bourdain Biopic Tony Officially Announced by...

Antonio Banderas has joined the cast of the Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony,” as production kicks off next month with director Matt Johnson, A24, Star Thrower and Zapruder Films announced Wednesday.

The companies also confirmed that “The Holdovers” breakout Dominic Sessa will officially star in the title role as Bourdain.

The film is written by Todd Bartels and Lou Howe. The logline is underwraps but insiders say the film takes place during the summer of 1976, when a young Anthony Bourdain has a life changing summer in Provincetown.

Bourdain achieved global fame with his unflinching book “Kitchen Confidential,” which pulled back the curtain on the cutthroat world of culinary arts with acerbic wit. He then turned that fame into critical acclaim as a travel documentarian, first with the Travel Channel show “No Reservations” and then with his CNN series “Parts Unknown,” the latter of which won 12 Primetime Emmys.

Bourdain committed suicide in...

A24 and Canadian director Matt Johnson (“BlackBerry”) are working together on a feature film exploring the life of late professional chef, author, humanitarian, and travel show host Anthony Bourdain. Now, there is a bit of a casting update to share for “Tony.”

Variety not only confirms that Dominic Sessa (“The Holdovers”) is indeed set to play a young Bourdain in the biopic set in 1976, but they’ve also revealed Oscar-nominee Antonio Banderas (“Pain & Glory”) has been tapped for an undisclosed role.

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The Holdovers breakout and Oscar nominee will head the cast of Tony, which will follow the food world legend in 1976

The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa has signed on to play Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic.

The casting had been initially rumoured last year, but the 22-year-old has now made it official, with the Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas also joining in a role that is being kept under wraps.

Dominic Sessa will be playing the late Anthony Bourdain.

The 22-year-old The Holdovers star will play the part of the iconic chef and travel documentarian alongside Antonio Banderas in a new biopic Tony directed by Matt Johnson for A24, per Variety.

The details of Antonio‘s role are not yet known Dominic was originally said to be in talks for the project last summer.

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The movie will “take place in 1976 when a young Bourdain has a life changing experience working and living in Provincetown, Mass.”

Filming is set to begin in May.

The script comes from Todd Bartels and Lou Howe.

Anthony Bourdain is known as one of the most influential chefs in the world. He tragically died by suicide at the age of 61 in 2018.

“The Holdovers” star Dominic Sessa will officially don the apron of kitchen legend Anthony Bourdain, alongside Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas in a new biopic from A24.

Banderas’ role is under wraps, and Sessa was reported as in talks for the project from director Matt Johnson (“Blackberry”) last summer. The film, titled “Tony,” will take place in 1976 when a young Bourdain has a life-changing experience working and living in Provincetown, Mass. Cameras are set to roll next month.

Bourdain enrolled in culinary school two years after the film is set. The former executive chef of New York’s Brasserie Les Halles made his name with the 2000 memoir “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.” The winner of a posthumous Emmy for his contributions to the unscripted space for series like “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown,” Bourdain died in 2018 in the French city of Strasbourg, at age 61.

Johnson directs a script from Todd Bartels and Lou Howe.

Antonio Banderas is set to co-star opposite Dominic Sessa in Tony, the Anthony Bourdain movie from A24, Star Thrower and Zapruder Films. Matt Johnson is directing from a script by Todd Bartels and Lou Howe.

The logline is under wraps, but sources say the film takes place during the summer of 1976, when a young Anthony Bourdain has a life-changing summer in Provincetown. It is unknown who Banderas will play.

A24 will produce with Tim and Trevor White under their Star Thrower banner, along with Johnson and Matthew Miller through their Zapruder Films. Chris Stinson, Amy Greene, Howe, Bartels and Emily Rose will executive produce. Kimberly Witherspoon, who represents Bourdain’s estate, will also executive produce.

Banderas and A24 have strong ties after the Oscar-nominated actor recently starred opposite Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in Babygirl. He was also recently seen in Paddington in Peru.

A24 and Star Thrower have also...

Exclusive: Impression Entertainment has signed up-and-coming actress Vaughan Reilly for management.

At just 13 years old, Reilly has already made a strong impression on casting directors, landing roles in an assortment of high-profile projects. Currently, she can be seen playing a teenage version of Kacey, the missing sister of Philadelphia patrol officer Mickey Fitzpatrick (Amanda Seyfried), in Peacock’s crime drama limited series Long Bright River, based on the novel by Liz Moore, which premiered in its entirety on March 13.

Prior to that, she was seen playing the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas in Babygirl, the acclaimed A24 erotic thriller from Halina Reijn, which hit theaters on Christmas Day after launching out of the Venice Film Festival, being named one of the Top 10 Films of 2024 by the National Board of Review.

In film, Reilly has also been seen playing District 12’s Maude Ivory in The Hunger Games – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,...

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As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Pope Francis passed away this morning at the age of 88.

The Pope had been battling numerous health issues, and his death did not come as a surprise to those who had been observing his situation closely.

But news of Francis’ passing still sent shockwaves of grief across the globe, as Catholics and non-Catholics alike mourned the passing of the world’s most influential spiritual leader.

Pope Francis upon arrival for a meeting with young people of Scholas Occurrentes on 3 August, 2023 in Cascais, Portugal. (Photo by Antonio Cotrim – Pool/Getty Images) Public figures pay tribute to Pope Francis

Countless public figures from all walks of life have taken to social media to pay tribute following Francis’ passing.

Some met and spoke with the man, while others simply admired his work from afar.

But one thing they all shared in common...

Sister Actactor Whoopi Goldberg is leading Hollywood's tributes to Pope Francis. The leader of the Catholic Church passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after having been in ill health for some time.

Goldberg took to Instagram to share a message of condolence for the late Pope. "He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ’s love enveloped believer[s] and [non-believers]," she wrote in the caption alongside an image of herself and the pontiff. "He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. Sail on Pope Frances with your love of humanity and laughter."

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Goldberg first met Pope Francis in October 2023. In a recent episode of The View, on which she serves as co-host, the actor revealed that she actually gifted him some Sister Act merchandise which he'd actually asked for.

Martin Scorsese has honored the late Pope Francis with a touching tribute following the news of his death at 88 years old. The legendary director is a regular at the Vatican and had met with the pope several times over the course of his career, building a rapport over their mutual appreciation for art.

“There is so much that can be said about the significance of Pope Francis and everything he meant to the world, to the church, to the papacy. I will leave that to others,” Scorsese said in a statement to Variety. “He was, in every way, a remarkable human being. He acknowledged his own failings. He radiated wisdom. He radiated goodness. He had an ironclad commitment to the good. He knew in his soul that ignorance was a terrible plague on humanity. So he never stopped learning. And he never stopped enlightening. And, he embraced, preached and practiced forgiveness.

Stars: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, Antonio Banderas, Esther McGregor, Vaughn Reilly, Victor Slezak | Written and Directed by Halina Reijn

Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson star in this erotic office drama from writer-director Halina Reijn’s follow-up to last year’s horror favourite Bodies Bodies Bodies. Provocative and crackling with tension, Babygirl explores ideas of desire, control and illicit sexuality from a decidedly Gen Z perspective, while playing interesting games with established erotic thriller conventions.

Kidman plays Romy Mathis, the powerful CEO of a New York robotics company, who seemingly has it all, including two teenage daughters (Esther McGregor and Vaughan Reilly) and an apparently happy marriage to successful theatre director Jacob (Antonio Banderas). However, there are early hints that something is missing, because – in the opening scene – after faking an orgasm with Jacob, Romy sneaks off to a different room and masturbates to dodgy daddy porn on her laptop.

Stars are reacting to the loss of Pope Francis on Easter Monday (April 21).

The Vatican confirmed the news in a statement. There’s been an outpouring of condolences ever since, as the world mourns the loss of the religious leader following Easter weekend.

Whoopi Goldberg wrote on her Instagram, along with a photo of the two together: “He was the closest in a long time that seemed to remember that Christ’s love enveloped believer and none believer. He felt more like Pope John the 23rd who made belief real. Sail on Pope Frances with your love of humanity & Laughter.”

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Adjoa Andoh wrote on Instagram: “Rip Pope Francis ♥️ Within the constraints of his tradition, manifestly compassionate and standing with the marginalised. What a loss.

Olivia Colman once ruled the screen as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown. Now? She’s trading Buckingham Palace for bear-sized mayhem—starring alongside the late monarch herself. Yep, the Queen (as in The Queen) makes a posthumous cameo in Paddington in Peru, and she’s in some star-studded company: Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, and Ben Whishaw all return for the ride.

But let’s talk about the real scene-stealer—Olivia Colman as The Reverend Mother, the film’s new baddie. And honestly? She’s the perfect dose of chaotic energy this sweet marmalade-slicked franchise didn’t know it needed.

Colman dives into villainy with the kind of delicious flair that makes you wish she’d been stirring up trouble from the very first jar of marmalade.

Olivia Colman goes rogue and musical Olivia Colman in Paddington in Peru (2024) | Image via StudioCanal

Olivia Colman’s résumé? Stacked. We’re talking Peep Show chaos,...

While the vampires in Sinners draw blood (and lots of it) from their victims, filmmaker Ryan Coogler has revealed that he drew something very different from an unlikely source when crafting his new action-horror movie. The director made a surprising revelation during a recent episode of Get Rec'dwith Straw Hat Goofy on YouTube, where he admitted that his vision of fear was hugely influenced by none other than DreamWorks Animation's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, the 2022 sequel to the Shrek spin-off film Puss in Boots.

It wasn't the adorably big-eyed tabby cat at the center of the Puss in Boots franchise that caught Coogler's attention, but rather the menacing white wolf that reveals himself as Death. He explained how the animated movie's primary antagonist helped him to bring the vampires to life in Sinners, saying, "Think about the villain Death, think about his defining features [the eyes], think about his demeanor.

Paddington in Peru is the third film in the beloved Paddington series. This time, the marmalade-loving bear travels back to his homeland to visit Aunt Lucy. But the visit turns into an unexpected adventure through jungles, mountains, and hidden trails. The film brings Paddington’s two worlds together — the quiet charm of London and the wild beauty of Peru. What stands out is how Paddington in Peru balances its story with some visually rich and immersive locations. From real Peruvian landscapes to recreated jungle sets and familiar London spots, the film takes its viewers on a journey. While Paddington’s heart remains in Windsor Gardens, this time he’s far from home, exploring the past and creating new memories. Here’s a look at the filming locations, plot details, and cast that shaped Paddington 3.

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After settling into life with the Brown family in London, Paddington decides to visit...

In a surprising move, the partners at Slate PR — one of Hollywood’s highest-profile publicity firms that represents a long list of A-list stars, creators, talent and events — are dissolving the company.

The development was confirmed Thursday morning in a brief statement sharing that after 15 years together, the partners Stephen Huvane, Simon Halls, Robin Baum, Ina Treciokas and Andy Gelb have all “decided to move forward on separate paths.” The statement added that Treciokas will soon announce her next venture while the others, Huvane, Halls, Baum and Gelb, will “do the same.”

“The partners depart with mutual respect and appreciation for their joint accomplishments at Slate PR,” per a statement received by The Hollywood Reporter. “The partners sincerely thank their clients, colleagues and industry peers for their support throughout the years. They remain committed to providing thoughtful and strategic communications guidance in their new ventures.”

That announcement of a new...

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, 11am, Film4, Wednesday, April 9

Looking for some midweek anarchy? Then Bikini Bottom is definitely the right place. Its residents have always been cheerfully unhinged and Stephen Hillenburg's creations stepped up surprisingly well from television to film. This enjoyably surreal sequel carries on that fine tradition with a plot concerning the theft of the secret Krabby Patty recipe by a pirate but that's really just something to hang the general mayhem on as SpongeBob takes a slapstick swim through time and space and the jokes arrive in waves. If you get a hankering to soak up a bit more SpongeBob, the fifth spin-off film, Plankton: The Movie, was recently added to Netflix.

Fantastic Planet, 10.45pm, Sky Arts, Thursday, April 10

Jennie Kermode writes: Made in the Seventies yet peculiar even for its time,...

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This April, we are getting a ton of content from the much-anticipated return of The Last of Us and Andor on streaming to the release of some of the most-anticipated movies of this year, such as The Accountant 2 and Sinners. This upcoming month will see the release of many great movies, so we thought of compiling a list of all the best movies that are coming straight to streaming.

Y2K (Max) Release Date: April 4, 2025 Credit – A24

Y2K is an apocalyptic sci-fi comedy film directed by Kyle Mooney, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Evan Winter. The 2024 film is set on the last night of 1999, and it follows a group of high school juniors who crash a party but soon find themselves trying to survive the horrors of Y2K. It stars Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler,...

Glen Powell picked up CinemaCon’s Star of the Year award Thursday night, and he dedicated a piece of his acceptance speech to sharing a story about one of his early jobs when he was, well, not the movie star he is today.

The gig came courtesy of Robert Rodriguez’s 2003 franchise effort, Spy Kids 3: Game Over, and it marked Powell’s first film role. The part was so small that he’s listed on IMDb as “Long-fingered boy.” But something happened on set that Powell has never forgotten.

“I don’t know if Cheech Marin is in the room,” Powell said as he scanned the crowd seated inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. “Hey, my boy Cheech.”

Marin happened to be seated next to his longtime creative partner Tommy Chong as they were on the honoree program as well. The duo picked up a career...

Many film fans and Hollywood peers have taken to social media to pay tribute to their favorite wingman. Val Kilmer is encapsulated in pop culture as Iceman from Top Gun, but his incredible body of work exceeded to some notable performances, which includes the monumental task of portraying Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors. Deadline reports that Nicolas Cage, who worked with Kilmer on Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, remembered him fondly and praised his turn in The Doors, “I always liked Val and am sad to hear of his passing. I thought he was a genius actor. I enjoyed working with him on Bad Lieutenant, and I admired his commitment and sense of humor. He should have won the Oscar for The Doors.”

Val would also hold his own up against Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Heat. Director Michael Man would also pay tribute by saying,...

Late actor Val Kilmer is being honored by Hollywood. Kilmer, who died at age 65 of pneumonia after battling throat cancer for more than a decade, was a go-to star in the 1980s and ’90s across both high concept blockbusters and auteur dramas. Now, his former collaborators are remembering his talent.

Kilmer landed his breakout role as Lt. Tom “Iceman” Kazansky alongside Tom Cruise in 1986’s “Top Gun. He went on to portray Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s “The Doors,” and star in “Tombstone,” “True Romance,” “Heat,” and “Batman Forever,” among other iconic features. Kilmer later reprised his turn of Iceman in 2022 film “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, leaving him unable to speak. Kilmer’s recovery was captured in 2021 documentary “Val.” He died of pneumonia at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 1.

“Heat” director Michael Mann honored Kilmer, writing, “While working with Val...

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has promoted Javier Pons to Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios.

Pons, who arrived at the company last year, will report directly to NBCU Telemundo Chairman Luis Fernandez.

In his new role, Pons will expand his responsibilities to include oversight of the network’s entertainment division. In addition to leading development and production of scripted content at Telemundo Studios, Pons will shepherd development and production of the network’s unscripted content, daily shows and live specials.

“Since his arrival to Telemundo Javier has delivered great results and strengthened Telemundo Studios’ position for the future. I’m excited to see him apply his vast experience in production and media management to his new expanded role,” Fernandez said. “He is an accomplished media executive, and I’m confident he will continue to excel in this expanded leadership role, as he brings his expertise and creativity to our entertainment...

NBCUniversal is elevating Javier Pons to chief content officer and head of Telemundo Studios. In this new role, Pons will report directly to Luis Fernandez, chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.

Pons joined Telemundo last year as the executive vice president of Telemundo Studios. As Cco and head of studios, he will continue to lead development and production of scripted content while also leading the company’s entertainment division. Specifically, he will focus on the development and production of unscripted content, daily shows and live specials.

“Since his arrival to Telemundo, Javier has delivered great results and strengthened Telemundo Studios’ position for the future. I’m excited to see him apply his vast experience in production and media management to his new expanded role as chief content officer,” Fernandez said in a Tuesday statement. “He is an accomplished media executive, and I’m confident he will continue to excel in this...

Joel Crawford, the Oscar-nominated director of DreamWorks Animation’s “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and “The Croods: A New Age,” has signed with WME for representation in all areas.

Crawford started off at DreamWorks Animation after graduating from the California Institute of the Arts, serving as a story artist on “Shrek Forever After,” “Kung Fu Panda” and “Bee Movie.” He would later work on “Kung Fu Panda 2,” “Rise of the Guardians,” “Kung Fu Panda 3” and “Trolls.” As a story artist, he also contributed to “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” and “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.”

He made his directorial debut with the “Trolls Holiday” television special in 2017 and his feature directorial debut with 2020’s “The Croods: A New Age,” which was a box office hit even in the midst of the pandemic and earned him his first Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature.

The Paddington series continued with the third installment, Paddington in Peru. The franchise is among the highest-rated trilogy with critics, as the first film received an aggregate of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and its sequel at a whopping 99%. This latest addition was still impressively high but comes in at the lowest rating with 93%. Blu-ray.com has now announced the physical media home video date for Paddington in Peru as well as some special features to be included. The Blu-ray from Sony Pictures is set to hit retailers on April 29.

The description reads,

“Full of Paddington’s signature blend of wit, charm, and laugh-out-loud humor, Paddington in Peru finds the beloved, marmalade-loving bear lost in the jungle on an exciting, high-stakes adventure. When Paddington discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of Peru to look for her,...

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Max is ready with an entertainment-packed April this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of HBO’s brilliant original shows, including The Last of Us and The Rehearsal, as well as the streaming release of Nicole Kidman‘s erotic thriller Babygirl. Just like every month, Max is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 5 new movies and TV shows coming to Max in April 2025.

Y2K (April 4) Credit – A24

Y2K is an apocalyptic sci-fi comedy film directed by Kyle Mooney, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Evan Winter. The 2024 film is set on the last night of 1999, and it follows a group of high school juniors as they crash a New Year’s Eve party. They soon find themselves surviving against the terror of Y2K,...

Spy Kids star Carla Gugino looks back on one major problem she had with her role in the film franchise. She played the kids' mother, Ingrid Cortez, alongside Antonio Banderas as their father.

Gugino told People that she felt too young to be the mother of two preteen children when filming Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids movie, which was released back in 2001. "I was 27 when I did that role, so I was way too young to play the part, because I was supposed to have been a spy for 10 years, and then I had two kids, who were like 9 and 11," she said.

She was given some wise advice by Antonio Banderas, with the seasoned action star telling her not to worry about her concerns too much. "Robert looked at me and was like, 'You do your job and no one will notice.'" Banderas' words of wisdom worked, and the...

The Action Scene explores the form, history, and visceral power of action cinema through its set pieces.Haywire.Violence erupts in a sleepy Upstate New York diner at the start of Steven Soderbergh’s Haywire (2011). Seated in the back, Mallory Kane (Gina Carano) is joined by her hungover, bleary-eyed associate Aaron (Channing Tatum), who has been sent to pick her up. She refuses to budge. As Aaron is served his coffee, the camera peers at them from a few yards away, peeking around the counter at knee height, like an eavesdropping waitress wiping up spilled food. He feigns a sip, then abruptly pitches the cup’s scalding contents at Mallory. She clutches her face in pain, but no reaction shot follows: the camera retains its distant vantage on the pair, off-center in the frame, as if it, too, hasn’t fully processed this jolting disruption of a banal scene.Aaron...

April’s shaping up to be a big month for streaming, and Max is bringing some fresh titles to keep us hooked. Whether you’re into drama, comedy, or movies that pack a punch, there’s something coming your way.

I’ve got the scoop on what’s dropping, and it’s a mix of returning favorites and new films that sound worth a watch. Let’s dig into the lineup for April on Max.

‘Hacks S4’

The comedy series ‘Hacks’ is back with its fourth season, kicking off on April 10. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder lead the charge as Deborah and Ava, two women trying to launch a late-night show and shake things up in the process. The season starts with two episodes, then drops one a week for four weeks, before wrapping up with a double episode on May 15, a single one on May 22, and the finale on...

Antonio Banderas keeps his mouth shut, and his gun loaded in this divisive action thriller, which is now making some noise on free streaming. Released back in 2017, Acts of Vengeance evokes the best kind of action B-movie in this tale of a lawyer who doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut, vowing silence and revenge after his family is murdered.

Directed by Isaac Florentine, who is certainly no stranger to the genre, as demonstrated in his frequent collaborations with underrated action icon Scott Adkins in the likes of Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, and Close Range, Acts of Vengeance stars The Boys’ Karl Urban, as well as Paz Vega and Cristina Serafini alongside Banderas. The action outing, which proved deeply divisive at the time, is now getting a second shot at success thanks to the free streaming platform, Tubi, where it currently stands #7 in the top 10.

Upon release,...

Nicole Kidman (Babygirl) Photo Credit: A24 Babygirl is making its way from the big screen to your home! After a successful run in theaters, this emotional drama is now coming to HBO and Max, giving you a front-row seat to its unforgettable story. Starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas, Babygirl dives deep into ambition, desire, and the price of forbidden love. The film follows a high-powered CEO whose risky affair with her much younger intern threatens everything she’s worked for—including her career and family. Starting Friday, April 25, you can stream Babygirl on Max whenever it suits you. Prefer a scheduled viewing? Tune in to HBO on Saturday, April 26, at 8 Pm Et to enjoy this compelling drama on the big screen at home.

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A24’s Babygirl will make its streaming debut on Max on Friday, April 25. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. Et. Babygirl stars Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas. A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern. Written and directed by Halina Reijn. Produced by David Hinojosa, Julia Oh, and Halina Reijn.