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When it comes to the "Fast & Furious" franchise, real fans know it isn't about the cars, the money, the action, or the story -- it's about family. But, y'know, also all those other things too. In fact, "Fast & Furious" is so concerned with its overarching narrative that it haphazardly constructed a twisted timeline that's hard for newcomers to process. Starting in 2001, the films were released in this order:

"The Fast and the Furious"

"2 Fast 2 Furious"

"The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"

"Fast & Furious"

"Fast Five"

"Fast and Furious 6"

"Furious 7"

"The Fate of the Furious"

"Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw"

"F9"

"Fast X"

The "Fast & Furious" movies can absolutely be watched, understood, and enjoyed in this order if the viewer relents to the franchise's reckless pace and internal logic. Having said that, there is an alternate viewing order we'll discuss later that...

Earlier this week, we got a first look at what appeared to be a downed Sentinel on the set of Avengers: Doomsday. Now, we have a birds-eye view offering a clearer shot at the mutant-hunting robot's legs (in what's believed to be the X-Mansion's grounds).

We also have reason to believe that we'll see the remains of more than one Sentinel, as you can see below.

Unfortunately, the legs are still covered up, but the photographer who took these shots has confirmed that the footprints they've seen elsewhere on set match the Sentinel design from the comics.

Sentinels attacking the X-Men's home is par for the course in the comics, so this could be part of a major battle we'll see in the movie or the fallout from a previous battle. We also wouldn't discount the possibility of this being a Danger Room training exercise meant to show us what...

On Friday 16 May 2025, BBC Three broadcasts Movies With Ali Plumb!

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The upcoming episode of “Movies With Ali Plumb” on BBC Three promises to be a delightful treat for fans of family films. Titled “Paddington Returns,” this episode focuses on everyone’s favorite bear, Paddington. With the new movie hitting theaters, Ali Plumb dives deep into the world of Paddington and the magic that surrounds this beloved character.

Viewers can look forward to hearing from the talented cast of the new Paddington film. Olivia Colman, known for her remarkable performances, shares her insights on her role in the movie. Antonio Banderas, a familiar face in Hollywood, discusses his experience working on this charming project. Ben Whishaw, the voice of Paddington, also joins the conversation, offering a glimpse into what it’s like to bring the bear to life.

This episode will not only highlight the cast but also explore...

Kathryn Newton's star power is gaining strength as The Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania actress has secured another major role, this time in a new shark thriller, Devil's Mouth. The film will see Newton battling for survival against the relentless underwater predator aptly likened to the devil. She won’t be facing the danger alone, though, as the report from Deadline reveals that To All The Boys I've Loved Before breakout star, Lana Condor, has also been cast. Devil's Mouth is a high-profile collaboration between Amazon MGM, and Lionsgate, marking Newton's second Amazon project following the well-received time-loop romance The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, which premiered on Prime Video to critical acclaim.

In what promises to be a thrilling spin on the modern shark horror hit, 47 Meters Down, Devil's Mouth will see Newton and Condo as two college best friends whose vacation trip to Thailand takes a dangerous turn.

Exclusive: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actress Kathryn Newton and Coyote vs. Acme star Lana Condor are headlining Amazon MGM Studios’ Devil’s Mouth, from director Jeff Wadlow.

The survival thriller, a co-production with Lionsgate, follows college friends who on a trip to get to Thailand who get trapped in an underwater cave system with a bull shark. Old tensions and power struggles resurface as they fight to survive.

Aja Gabel and Myung Joh Wesner wrote the script, which was featured on the 2019 Black List, with latest revisions by Wadlow.

Producers include Thunder Road Films’ Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, and Wadlow. Thunder Road is natch, behind the John Wick movies. Carsten Lorenz will executive produce. Chelsea Kujawa will oversee for Lionsgate. Helen Lee-Kim and Michael Meyer negotiated the deal on behalf of Lionsgate.

Newton most...

Passion Paris, part of the international production group Passion Pictures, has added the creative collective Alcyde to its roster of directors.

Alcyde was founded by Antoine Charreyron, Florent Auguy and Dorian Marchesin, three visual artists with backgrounds in animation, video games and cinematic storytelling. The trio will contribute to Passion Paris’s work across original series, animated features and commercial projects.

Florent Auguy began his career as a character designer for major video game titles and contributed to the Oscar-winning animated feature “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” His recent credits include art direction for the series “Batwheels,” the narrative game “Harmony” and the animated series “Urbance.” He has also worked with the game studio Naughty Dog, which develops franchises including “The Last of Us” and “Uncharted.”

Antoine Charreyron brings experience in motion capture, animation and live action. His past work includes cinematics for “Tomb Raider” and “Terminator 3,” as well as...

Everyone knows Vin Diesel’s name is not Vin Diesel, right? Apparently not, as a 20-year-old resurfaced clip of the actor revealing his real name on The Ellen DeGeneres Show back in 2005 has been shocking fans of the Fast & Furious star all over again. In a time when everyone knows everything on social media, and a quick glance at the actor’s obviously completely correct Wikipedia page would solve the issue, it is surprising to find that this little nugget of information is still not a stone-cold fact for many people.

Vin Diesel has been a fixture in Hollywood since his movie debut in Strays in 1997. Having made an appearance in several successful movies, such as Saving Private Ryan and Boiler Room, he really hit the goldstream when he appeared in The Fast and the Furious in 2001, and followed it up with other franchises such as XXX and The Chronicles of Riddick.

The Fast and Furious franchise is as much about high-speed action and explosions as it is about the cars that define its adrenaline-fueled world. Over the years, the series has blessed its viewers with exciting cars, from American muscle cars to JDMs and high-end sports cars—they have covered them all.

Whether it’s Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) revving a Dodge Charger or Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) winning races in the iconic Skyline Gt-r, each car in the series has a rich history, and they speak for the character.

So, let’s examine a list of iconic cars that have appeared in the franchise, cars that are still spoken of today, or have influenced car culture in some way.

30. 1993 Honda Civic EJ1 The Honda Civic EJ1 from Fast and Furious | Credits: Universal Pictures

The first Fast & Furious movie came out in 2001, directed by Rob Cohen. It follows Dominic Toretto...

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Jules is a sci-fi comedy-drama film directed by Marc Turtletaub from a screenplay by Gavin Steckler. The 2023 film follows Milton Robinson, an elderly man whose peaceful life is interrupted when a UFO crashes in his backyard. He soon befriends the alien, but things go awry when his neighbors and the government learn about the alien. Jules stars Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Zoë Winters, Jade Quon, and Jane Curtin. So, if you loved the entertaining story and likable characters in Jules, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a sci-fi adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison. The 1982 film follows Elliott, a young boy who comes across an alien and names him E.T.

As exciting as it was to see Marvel Studios reveal the cast of Avengers: Doomsday at the end of March, even more intriguing for fans was who didn't get a mention.

There was no Hugh Jackman, Tom Holland, Ryan Reynolds, or Elizabeth Olsen (to name just a handful of absentees), prompting speculation about whether they're being kept under wraps or perhaps saved for Avengers: Secret Wars.

Comic Con Liverpool has announced that Captain Marvel star Brie Larson is the headline guest at its November show, leaving many to wonder whether the Oscar-winner will be in the UK at the time to shoot Avengers: Doomsday.

Adding further fuel to the fire is the fact that pretty much the entire Ahsoka cast attended last weekend's Comic Con Liverpool event, and they're all currently in the UK working on season 2.

While it may be a coincidence, it does seem likely that Larson will...

The year was 2003. After a two-year wait, Fast and Furious was returning with a sequel and, back then, none of us knew that the franchise would become what it is today. But we did know one thing: one of the most iconic cars of the entire film series was introduced in 2 Fast 2 Furious, never to be seen again. But the Honda S2000 piloted by Suki (Devon Aoki) left its unapologetically pink mark in the franchise and left fans forever wondering when we would see it again. Now, thanks to Lego, you will be able to see it all the time in your collection.

The company announced recently that the unforgettable car will be introduced to its Speed Champions collection. The Walmart-exclusive 300-piece set comes with authentic Honda details, including an interior TV monitor, rear wing, grille, and even the signature wheels. The pink racing car also comes with Suki's anime-style art,...

The Relativity Media banner may conjure memories of the Ryan Kavanaugh era. There was that data-driven formula to “predict” box office success and minimize risk, the highs of hits like Bridesmaids and Mamma Mia!, the lows of the likes of Masterminds, the nine-figure financing rounds and ultimately the bankruptcy filings. (The Kavanaugh quote “Am I sorry? Of course I am,” once graced the cover of The Hollywood Reporter as the company crumbled ten years ago.)

Since Relativity Media emerged from bankruptcy in 2018 it hasn’t been affiliated with Kavanaugh and has kept a lower profile than its heyday. Its ownership group is titled UltraV Holdings LLC and includes former Bally Technologies chief David Robbins, Miron and funds managed by CEO Stephen Ketchum’s Sound Point Capital.

Relativity started its latest chapter with U.S. rights to Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo-starrer Come Away in 2020. This was the Covid year of shuttered theaters,...

Fast X premiered in 2023, marking the first entry in the high-octane franchise to end with a massive cliffhanger. Set to mark the penultimate entry in the Fast and Furious film series, Fast X is finding new success again.

The movie served as the tenth installment in the original series and the eleventh entry in the franchise. It brought back most of the cast from Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto's family and introduced Jason Momoa as the new villain. The movie had high stakes and, while fans await news about the upcomingFast X: Part 2, Fast X returned to the charts on Netflix, per Tudum.

Fast X entered the global charts with 3.1 million views and 7.2 million hours viewed for the week between Apr. 28 and May 4. The numbers are from one territory alone: Brazil, which made its debut in the global charts in fifth place even more impressive.

Of course, the Fast and...

Conan O’Brien Must Go Season 2 positions the veteran late-night host at the center of a three‑episode travelogue on Max. Across Spain, Austria and New Zealand, Conan picks up fans he first met on his podcast and throws himself into local customs with comic abandon. Each installment runs about forty minutes, a compact format that channels energy into playful stunts—imagine flamenco lessons gone awry, Freud impersonations in Viennese squares and haka rehearsals at Eden Park. Underpinning these antics is a clear aim: spark human connection through laughter.

This season pares down spectacle to spotlight moments of genuine contact. In Madrid, Conan teams with Javier Bardem for a boat ride through historic waterways. In Vienna, he overcommits to a Freud bit and even attempts choir harmonies alongside local singers. New Zealand’s chapter blends sheep‑paddock tomfoolery with a world‑record haka attempt alongside Taika Waititi and Maaka Pohatu, then...

Marvel Studios delivered plenty of exciting surprises during the Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal, including the return of some familiar faces from 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise. There were some huge omissions, though, and even with production underway, it feels like this ensemble is far from complete.

While Kevin Feige has confirmed it wasn't the full cast, one of the most disappointing omissions was Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox.

Talking to Collider, the actor was asked about not getting a chair and replied, "It’s not there, is it? [Laughs] Listen, the way that information gets to us is the same way that it gets to everyone else normally. At least historically, that's been the case. Someone sent me the link. I looked for my name. It's not there. So, maybe one day [Laughs]."

It's a real shame that Cox won't be given the chance to assemble alongside the rest of Earth's Mightiest Heroes,...

The summer of 2002 kicked off a whole new era in spy movies, but not in the way Hollywood expected. You see, three spy movies were coming out that year, and only one of them was predicted to be a hit. They were the Ben Affleck Jack Ryan flick, The Sum of All Fears, his pal Matt Damon’s The Bourne Identity, and Vin Diesel’s XXX. In fact, all three of them made money, but The Bourne Identity, a notoriously delayed and troubled production at the time, became a classic. The movie everyone expected to be a hit, XXX, did fine, making $142 million, which was a tidy sum. Still, given that it was expected to be the biggest hit of the summer, Hollywood insiders considered the film a disappointment. The end of the film promised that Xander Cage would return, but the time XXX: State of the Union hit theaters three years later,...

Alan Ritchsonshares a behind-the-scenes preview of his upcoming action movie from The Expendables 4 director Scott Waugh. Having appeared in Smallville and Blue Mountain State, Ritchson eventually became recognizable for his more action-packed movies and TV series. Over the years, he portrayed Gloss from District 1 in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Raphael in the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He later joined the Fast & Furious franchise, starring opposite Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and more in Fast X and had a main role in Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

Ritchson also appeared as vigilante Hank Hall during three seasons of Titans, which premiered on DC Universe in 2018 before moving to HBO Max. However, he is most famously known for Reacher, the Prime Video series exploring a former military police officer and his various investigations. Throughout that show, Jack Reacher was part of many intense and memorable action sequences,...

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Thunderbolts* is a superhero action comedy-drama film directed by Jake Schrier from a screenplay co-written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo. Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, the MCU film revolves around a group of misfit antiheroes who team up and work together to survive after they find themselves trapped in a deadly conspiracy. Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. So, if you loved the hilarious misfit team-up, impressive action, and compelling characters in Thunderbolts*, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Suicide Squad (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.

The Suicide Squad is a superhero action comedy-drama film written and directed by James Gunn. Based on the DC Comics...

Avengers: Doomsday started shooting in the UK earlier this week, and the cast just assembled for a screening of Thunderbolts*.

Shang-Chi actor Simu Liu was the first to share a photo on social media, and fans were quick to point out that he's likely revealed Robert Downey Jr.'s look for his role as the McU's Victor Von Doom.

The actor—thankfully—isn't rocking Tony Stark's trademark goatee and instead has short grey hair and no beard whatsoever. Of course, if the Russo Brothers are doing it right, we either won't see Doctor Doom's face or, if we do, it will be hideously scarred.

However, if Doom wins the day, then he may heal his face and unmask in Avengers: Secret Wars. That would differ from the comics where, even as "God" on Battleworld, he was unable to fix his scars, with Mister Fantastic doing so when he put the Multiverse back together.

Back in March, Marvel Studios released a video which gradually revealed the sprawling cast of Avengers: Doomsday. Several names were notable by their absence, but we were told that another announcement was imminent.

Officially returning for the next major MCU event movie will be:

Paul Rudd as Ant-Man; Simu Liu as Shang-Chi; Tom Hiddleston as Loki; Lewis Pullman as Sentry; Florence Pugh as Yelena; Danny Ramirez as Falcon; Ian McKellen as Magneto; Sebastian Stan as Bucky; Winston Duke as M’Baku; Chris Hemsworth as Thor; Kelsey Grammer as Beast; James Marsden as Cyclops; Channing Tatum as Gambit; Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent; Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm; Rebecca Romijn as Mystique; Patrick Stewart as Professor X; Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler; Letitia Wright as Black Panther; Tenoch Huerta Mejia as Namor; Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards; Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost; Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm; David Harbour as Red Guardian...

Last month, the Marvel Studios social media accounts started live-streaming a video they labeled as an all-caps Announcement. The video showed a soundstage where, one by one, chairs reserved for actors were revealed, with a new chair coming into view every 10 minutes or so. As it turns out, this was a very long and slow way of revealing (a large chunk of) the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, which is now in production and aiming for a May 1, 2026 theatrical release. The names of twenty-seven cast members were shown that day, with Marvel teasing, “There’s always room for more…” With cameras now rolling, we’ve been waiting to see if they’ll announce the rest of the cast list with more chair backs, or they’ll find a different way to do it. And while we wait, industry journalist Jeff Sneider of The InSneider has been sent a list that his...

Brie Larson Manifested Her Role In Fast & Furious(Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

Brie Larson is living proof that sometimes when you want something badly enough—and say it out loud—it might just come true. Long before Larson got cast in Fast X, the Oscar-winning actress made her love for the Fast & Furious franchise abundantly clear. In fact, she practically campaigned for a role in the high-octane series.

During her past interview, while promoting a Nissan Super Bowl commercial, as retrieved via Uproxx, Larson couldn’t hold back her enthusiasm to feature in the popular franchise. “Please, please tell everybody I would of course want to be in a Fast & Furious movie,” she said with pure excitement. “I’m obsessed. I love them. I think they’re so good. They’re so fun. And they’ve made me appreciate cars. And it’s something that should be appreciated.

Jack Black almost played Green Lantern? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It sounds bizarre now, but once upon a time, Jack Black almost wore the Green Lantern ring. Yep, that Jack Black. Before the world knew Hal Jordan as the chiseled Ryan Reynolds in a glowing green suit, the role nearly went in a completely different direction—a funnier, stranger one. And no, this isn’t an internet myth. It was real. Warner Bros. considered casting the unpredictable comedy star in the lead, with a script that leaned fully into the ridiculous.

Let’s rewind. The Green Lantern movie had been stuck in development limbo since the late ’90s. In 1997, Warner Bros. reached out to Kevin Smith to write the screenplay. Smith, already burned out after the mess surrounding Superman Lives, passed. That left the project floating in space, with no clear path forward.

In 2004, enter Robert Smigel, the comedy writer best...

Was Cardi B scared to work with Vin Diesel? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In a behind-the-scenes feature, Cardi B admitted she was “scared” to work with action legend Vin Diesel while filming F9. Turns out, even the boldest stars can get the jitters when stepping into one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises.

Rather than popping in as herself, Cardi B took a different route. She played Leysa, a tough-as-nails leader of a female paramilitary group. Her crew helped Dom (Vin Diesel) escape a sticky situation by posing as a Swat team. Leysa wasn’t just a flashy cameo, she came with her own backstory and serious screen time.

The idea to bring Cardi into the Fast universe wasn’t random either. Director Justin Lin explained how it all started. “I remember getting a call saying, ‘Hey, Cardi B is a fan,’ and saying, ‘Ok great, we’re going to do the...

If you don't know about the Long Island-based B-movie studio Troma, it's time you learned. Founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in 1974, Troma began its life producing raunchy sex comedies like "The First Turn-On!," "Squeeze Play!," and "Waitress!" Kaufman and Herz would hit the big time in 1984 with the release of their film "The Toxic Avenger," which marked a turning point for the company. After the success of "Toxic Avenger," a twisted, low-budget superhero movie (with a soon-to-be-released remake!), the studio would skew more heavily toward horror-comedies, gore films, and splatstick humor. Troma would continue to make and/or distribute notable schlock staples for years, including "Class of Nuke 'Em High," "Surf Nazis Must Die," "Troma's War," "Rabid Grannies," "A Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell," "Sgt. Kabukiman, NYPD," and the James Gunn-penned "Tromeo and Juliet," a riff on "Romeo & Juliet." They even distributed "Cannibal! The Musical," the...

The industry is replete with iconic feuds that have lasted for years (or even decades). We have had unbelievable disputes like Taylor Swift v. Ye and The Rock v. Vin Diesel, to name a few, which have seen it all – diss tracks, humiliating songs, call recordings, and social media posts.

Yet, none can compare to a feud between comedians. Cause that is one where only words ought to be involved. But what if even they aren’t? That is when things go up a notch. Jay Leno’s recent statement is a testimony to that fact.

The transfer saga of The Tonight Show Jay Leno’s succession plan for The Tonight Show came under strict scrutiny (by NBC and Leno himself) || NBC

It was the year 2010 in which Jay Leno took a big call – one that would impact how his legacy was defined. The announcement that The Tonight Show would...

Action movie superstar Vin Diesel has teased an imminent, and long-awaited, update regarding his highly anticipated science fiction sequel, Riddick 4. Officially titled Riddick: Furya, the sci-fi action follow-up will explore the mysterious origins of Diesel’s title character, who started life as a mysterious convict way, way back in the 2000 action sci-fi outing Pitch Black. Since then, Riddick has become so much more, with the lore being expanded in a pair of sequels, The Chronicles of Riddick and Riddick, with Diesel hoping (and teasing) that the world of Riddick will become his next major franchise following the conclusion of the Fast and Furious series.

Diesel has now taken to social media to share an image of Riddick showing off his shiny eyeballs, teasing that something is “Incoming...” While that’s all he’s offered for now, with Riddick: Furya having commenced filming back in August last year, it stands...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it…is to dive headfirst into one of the most adrenaline-fueled franchises in cinema history. We’re talking skydives, face-swapping espionage, wall-scaling stunts, and, of course, the one and only Tom Cruise sprinting like the fate of the world depends on it. And while the explosions are big and the stakes even bigger, Tom Cruise’s salary for these films? Let’s just say it’s almost as legendary as the stunts themselves.

Since 1996, Mission: Impossible has delivered high-stakes action and globe-trotting thrills across seven explosive films, with the eighth on the way. And at the heart of it all? Ethan Hunt, a character so iconic, so relentless, so Tom Cruise, it hurts. Cruise doesn’t just star in these movies — he is The franchise. Producing. Performing death-defying stunts. Rewriting the rules of what action heroes can do well into their 60s.

So,...

Rita Moreno couldn’t make it to a scheduled appearance on “Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney” on Wednesday due to a “bout of vertigo,” representatives for the Egot-winning legend said Thursday.

“Happy to report nothing serious,” her spokesperson added in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. “She is bummed. We heard today she’s on the mend.”

The “West Side Story” actress, who lives in Berkeley, California, apparently could not get on a plane to fly down to Los Angeles because of the vertigo spell, but was otherwise fine.

Mulaney announced her absence on this week’s edition of the talk show, which launched on Netflix in March. “Some of you are aware that we had Rita Moreno, the great Rita Moreno, booked on this episode, and I’m very sorry to say that she cannot be here tonight. We hope she’s doing Ok. Rita, if you’re watching — I...

While fans love Vin Diesel for playing Dom Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise, his other character, Riddick is one they are longing for. The actor knows what fans want and has been teasing steadily the next entry in the franchise, Riddick: Furya. The movie started production last year, and we have seen the behind-the-scenes images already. Now the actor is teasing that some sort of announcement on the way.

The actor took to Instagram and shared an image of himself in character with a simple caption, “Incoming…” Fans are going gaga in his comments section and the hype is real around the project. The film has been in production for some time, so we might be in for a treat as a teaser might be on its way.

What to Expect From ‘Riddick: Furya’?

While the plot details are kept tightly under wraps for Riddick: Furya writer-director David Twohy,...

Natalie Portman Stopped Acting After Star Wars Prequels ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After The Phantom Menace hit theaters in 1999, it was supposed to be a return to the galaxy far away that would satisfy fans waiting nearly two decades for more Star Wars content. However, the film’s reception wasn’t exactly stellar, and the two sequels didn’t fare much better. Natalie Portman, who played Padmé Amidala, found herself in the spotlight, not just for her role but for the harsh criticism of her acting. Despite being the only major female lead in the trilogy, the backlash was hard to escape. At just 16 years old, Portman struggled to cope with the critiques of her performance, especially when many dismissed her abilities as an actress. It wasn’t long before she took a step back from the industry to process it all and reevaluate her next move.

Natalie Portman Faced Criticism...

Dwayne Johnson Lost Role To Tom Cruise ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, once had a chance to take on the role of Jack Reacher, but the part ultimately went to Tom Cruise. Known for his massive presence and action-packed roles, Johnson seemed like a natural fit for the character from Lee Child’s book series. However, despite his popularity and proven track record in Hollywood, Cruise was cast as the iconic, no-nonsense hero in the 2012 film adaptation.

It was a casting decision that surprised many, considering Dwayne Johnson’s established action star status. While Cruise took the lead, Johnson’s career didn’t skip a beat. The missed opportunity with Jack Reacher didn’t hold him back; instead, it paved the way for even bigger roles. From Fast & Furious to Jumanji, Johnson’s star continued to rise, solidifying him as one of Hollywood’s top action...

Vin Diesel Skips Sequel For Creative Reasons(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Throwing it all the way back to the early 2000s, when Fast & Furious was just revving up and Dom Toretto was becoming a household name, fans were shocked when 2 Fast 2 Furious hit theaters, and Vin Diesel was nowhere to be seen. Yep, the face of the franchise, the man who gave us “I don’t have friends, I got family,” was totally Mia.

No Dom, no gravelly monologues, just fast cars and Paul Walker cruising solo. It was one of the biggest Wait, what? moments in the franchise’s history, and it had fans scratching their heads for years. Why didn’t Vin return for the second lap when the franchise was just getting started? And just how big was the offer he turned down? Spoiler alert: it was huge. This little detour in the Fast Saga...

After Fast X was released, Vin Diesel said that Universal might make two more Fast & Furious movies, depending on how well Fast X did in theaters. At first, director Louis Leterrier didn’t confirm if the next film would be the last one. But now, we know what’s really happening.

A new spin-off movie called Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Reyes was announced not long after Fast X came out. This movie will star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Jason Momoa, and it will focus on their characters, Hobbs and Dante Reyes. This news really shed light on that second movie, which now turned out to be Fast X Part 2.

In January 2024, there was news that the next Fast & Furious film might feel more like the older movies. It could be about one big mission and have a new villain, not Dante this time.

Then, in February 2024, Vin...

Earlier this week, we posted an episode of What Happened to this Movie centered around the sequel to xXx, which, infamously, replaced Vin Diesel with Ice Cube in the lead role, resulting in an all-out box office disaster. Of course, as far as bad movie sequels go, that’s relatively small potatoes, with some sequels being so bad they ultimately killed their respective franchises. Heck, one need only look as far as Joker: Folie a Deux, which was so bad that for awhile it looked like it might cost the production chiefs at Warner Bros their jobs, before arguably being redeemed thanks to the one-two punch of A Minecraft Movie and Sinners, both of which are topping the box office this weekend. And then there are sequels like Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, which killed what should have been a long-running franchise for New Line Cinema overnight.

So, what are the absolute worst sequels?...

In a now-edited Instagram post, Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel recently pleaded with Universal to tell fans when the final film in the long-running franchise will be released, as the studio has remained mum on any info regarding Fast X: Part 2. It seems as if even Diesel himself has no idea when the release window might be for the grand finale, which was previously expected to arrive in 2026, but filming has yet to even begin on the project.

Diesel shared a photo of himself and his Fast & Furious co-star Michelle Rodriguez, and while the caption has since been edited to express a general gratitude of love, nothing is ever truly gone on the internet. "Universal… Please tell the best fans in the world when the next movie is coming out. Please." he wrote. The accompanying hashtags all read #DomandLetty, #FuelFest, and #LosBandoleros2.

It’s that last one,...

Matt Damon’s incomparably awesome box office journey(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Over the years Matt Damon has played everything, from his Oscar-nominated role of a stranded astronaut in Mars, to his recent success of Oppenheimer, where he portrayed General Leslie Groves in Christopher Nolan’s historical epic, he has time and again proved his worth that became a box-office juggernaut and an award season favorite.

In this list, we’re counting down Matt Damon’s top five highest-grossing films at the global box office. These movies not only showcase his versatility and enduring appeal but also reflect the scale and impact of the stories he chooses to be part of.

5. Ocean’s 11(2016)- $450M

In the first installment of George Clooney’s stylish casino-heist trilogy, Matt Damon takes on the role of Linus Caldwell, a skilled member of Danny Ocean’s elite crew. The film grossed $183 million at the US box office,...

It would be an understatement to label Vin Diesel as a celebrated action star in the industry. A star who has made immense contributions to the genre, his pedigree needs no introduction. And if one were to rank his projects, the Fast & Furious must be in the pole position. Sadly, it will be coming to an end real soon.

As the release of the grand finale of the franchise looms closer, it shouldn’t come as a shock to anybody that Diesel wants nothing to go wrong this time around. The XXX star is not taking any half measures with the Fast movies. Even if it comes to hyping the project.

Vin Diesel & co. are leaving no stone unturned for Fast 11 Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson will be back for Fast 11 || Universal Pictures

Vin Diesel‘s Dominic Toretto is the pillar of the Fast & Furious franchise. Always willing...

2025 will go down as a big year for John Cena. By the time December 31st rolls around, the 16-time world champion (but potentially 17-time champion after Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas) will have donned his iconic ensemble of a brightly colored t-shirt, matching terrycloth wristbands, and jean shorts for the last time. When the year ends, he has vowed that his professional wrestling career will come to an end after 25 incredible years.

However, that doesn't mean that the Leader of the Cenation will be completely disappearing from the public eye when he wraps up his in-ring life. While he will serve as a WWE ambassador in various capacities, the West Newbury, Massachusetts native will continue a budding acting career that began back in 2006 with a starring role in WWE Films' "The Marine." Since then, he has gone on to appear in projects such as fan-favorite USA series "Psych," the global phenomenon known as "Barbie,...

Fast X: Part 2 marks the end of Universal Pictures' long-running and commercially successful Fast & Furious franchise after its 2001 debut. However, fans aren't the only ones waiting for Universal to officially announce Part 2's release date, as franchise lead Vin Diesel wants answers from the studio about its debut.

In an Instagram post, Diesel showed his eagerness for Part 2 updates, pleading with Universal to announce the official premiere date for the Fast & Furious finale. His initial caption on the post below said, “Universal … Please tell the best fans in the world when the next movie is coming out. Please …” However, Diesel soon tweaked his post to show general appreciation for the Fast & Furious faithful for sticking with him and the franchise.

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Though Part 2 was confirmed in 2023 as one of a closing string of...

The Pacific Rim franchise started in 2013, and it was expected to continue with a new TV series prequel. Although the news of the prequel came out in August 2024, it took a long time before Legendary Entertainment was officially greenlit.

Now, the prequel has received a new exciting update. Per Variety, thePacific Rim TV show will be officially moving forward at Amazon Studios.The upcoming live-action project is in development and will premiere on Prime Video, per a lead between Legendary and Amazon MGM Studios.

Eric Heisserer was attached to the project, who previously developed the Netflix series Shadow and Bone, and wrote the script for 2016's Arrival, for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He also wrote the script for 2010's A Nightmare on Elm Street, 2011's Final Destination 5, 2018's Bird Box, and, most recently, 2020's Bloodshot starring Vin Diesel. Heisserer will serve as writer and executive producer under his Chronology banner.

Vin Diesel has a message for Universal Pictures, urging the studio to provide fans with a release timeframe for the next installment in the Fast & Furious franchise.

In a new social media post, Diesel pleaded with the film studio to share with “the best fans in the world” when the next movie will be released.

“Universal… Please tell the best fans in the world, when the next movie is coming out. Please…,” Diesel shared on Instagram.

Diesel shared a photo of himself as Dominic Toretto and his co-star Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz. The actor also used the hashtag “#LosBandoleros2,” which referenced the short film Los Bandoleros that served as a prequel to 2009’s Fast & Furious 4.

The short film was released as part of the special edition home release of Fast & Furious 4, focused on Diesel’s Dominic as he sets up the hijacking of a fuel tanker in the Dominican Republic.

Vin Diesel is asking Universal Studios to tell fans when the next Fast & Furious movie will be released. He also hinted that something special might come before the next main film, Fast X: Part 2.

Diesel has played Dominic Toretto, or “Dom,” since the first Fast & Furious movie came out in 2001. He returned once again in Fast X, which was released in 2023. That film is part of the final chapter of the franchise.

The story is expected to end with Fast X: Part 2. However, last month, Diesel teased something else might come first — a special project like Los Bandoleros, the short film that came out before Fast & Furious (2009).

Related: Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson End Feud at Golden Globes with Unexpected Show of Friendship

Now, Diesel has posted a message on Instagram with a picture of him and co-star Michelle Rodriguez, who plays Letty in the series.

I am Groot. Translation: Vin Diesel made a fortune saying just three words! Yup, while most of us can’t even get paid to speak in full sentences, this Fast & Furious star earned millions playing the adorable tree in the MCU.

Groot, the fan-favorite wooden warrior from Guardians of the Galaxy, doesn’t say much, but his charm? Off the charts! Whether he’s dancing in a flower pot or sacrificing himself for the squad, Groot knows how to steal hearts (and scenes).

And guess what? Behind that cute and sometimes barky voice is Vin Diesel, who made serious money just saying “I am Groot” over and over again. Now imagine how rich you can get from residuals, because Diesel’s salary will blow your branches off.

Vin Diesel voiced the role of Groot across 8 MCU projects

Back in 2014, when Marvel first dropped Guardians of the Galaxy, fans didn...

If there’s one thing the Fast and Furious franchise has mastered, it’s reinvention. What started in 2001 as a movie about street racing and DVD player heists somehow morphed into a billion-dollar saga where cars fly, submarines chase Lamborghinis, and Vin Diesel defeats helicopters with a pair of Dodge Chargers. Over 10 movies (and counting), we’ve seen everything from rooftop chases in Rio to family barbecues that feel just as intense as the action scenes.

And through it all, Dom Toretto has reminded us, repeatedly, in case we forgot, that nothing is more important than family.

Of course, not every Fast & Furious movie is a nitrous-fueled masterpiece. Some entries turned the franchise into cinematic gold, while others, well, let’s just say they were running on fumes. The early movies were all about the underground racing scene, but as the franchise grew, so did its ambitions. By Fast Five,...

Vin Diesel is undeniably known for his role as Dominic "Dom" Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise, but he has flirted with many other franchises, including XXX, The Chronicles of Riddick, and even the MCU. One of his recent projects that should've kicked off a new franchise is becoming a new hit on streaming.

In 2020, Diesel starred in Bloodshot, the adaptation of the Valiant Comics character of the same name. The movie was expected to start a shared cinematic universe, but its poor reviews and reception made Sony Pictures rethink the plans. However, five years after its release, Bloodshot found redemption on streaming, per Tudum.

Bloodshot was released internationally on Netflix on Apr. 1, and it didn't take long for it to become a hit. For the week between Apr. 7 and 13, Bloodshot premiered in sixth place on the global charts. Bloodshot received 3.1 million views in the last week, entering the Top 10 in 34 countries,...

Rivalry in Hollywood is quite common. Stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone were at it for decades. Even Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel’s infamous feud also saw a lot of eyes getting invested.

However, rivalry in Hollywood and in business is quite rare. Well, that’s the case with Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg and their own set of tequila brands.

Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg are tequila rivals

The world is quite aware of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and his tequila brand called Teremana. It has been doing quite well, especially with The Rock’s support, and fans are loving it.

Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson in Fast Five | Credits: Universal Pictures

Well, iconic actor Mark Wahlberg (who once went by the name of Marky Mark) has also entered the tequila business with his brand named Flecha Azul. His brand also serves as a restaurant but fans...

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Did you know Vin Diesel is a big "Dungeons & Dragons" nerd and was once approached for the movie? The man has played the beloved table-top rpg since he was a child and never misses an opportunity to talk up his love for the game, posting "D&d" birthday cakes on Facebook and even writing the introduction to "30 Years of Adventure: A Celebration of Dungeons & Dragons." If you take a look at his filmography, you can see the glorious nerdiness shining though, with Diesel starring in everything from the "Riddick" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" films to "Babylon A.D." and "Bloodshot."

With all that in mind, you might have expected the actor to appear in the hilarious adventure that was 2023's "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves." But while his fellow "Fast and Furious" family member Michelle Rodriguez did star...

Will Poulter made his debut in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as an initially ruthless and somewhat childlike take on Adam Warlock, who causes the team a lot of trouble before ultimately seeing the error of his ways and saving Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) towards the end of the movie.

In one of the post-credits scenes, we see that Warlock has officially become a member of the new Guardians along with Rocket, Groot, Kraglin, Cosmo, Phyla and Blurp.

Concept artist Constantine Sekeris has now unveiled some of his early designs for Warlock, and it seems quite a few alternate looks were considered for the character.

"Hello,All…….been a min since last posted anything….taking a break from the wolfman sketches and posting some very early Adam Warlock designs for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 working at Marvel studios in Vis Dev lead by Andy Park…...

Over the past few years, Hollywood movies have been soaring in the international market; there has been a shift in the way global audiences react to their movies. There used to be a time when the U.S. box office alone could make or break a movie. Now, China, the world’s second-largest movie market, has become a key contributor to making a Hollywood project successful.

Their taste for high-octane action and emotional epics has led to movies quietly making more money in China than they did back home. Sometimes, the star power, paired with clever marketing, can really elevate a movie’s appeal, turning the projects that once were sometimes meh in the U.S. into global hits.

From movies that feature actors like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Tom Cruise, and Brad Pitt to movies that stand out due to technical marvels and use stunning visuals like the Transformers,...