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Spin Master, the toy company and media operation behind brands like Unicorn Academy and the iconic Rubik’s Cube, has named a new franchise and products lead.

Maryellen Zarakas, a veteran in the space at Warner Bros. and several of its parent owners over the years, joins Spin Master as senior vice president, global consumer products and franchise development. Zarakas will report to Spin Master Entertainment president Jennifer Dodge.

“Maryellen is a dynamic, results-driven senior leader with deep expertise in global business development, franchise and brand building, marketing strategy and retail merchandising for iconic companies and brands,” said Dodge. “With a passion for leveraging the convergence of content, community and commerce, she has a proven track record of fostering growth.”

Zarakas departs Warner Bros. Discovery as manager of a global team, which focused on strategic growth across IP and moving consumer products off shelves. Her portfolio included the worlds of Harry Potter,...

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A Minecraft Movie is a fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jared Hess from a screenplay co-written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris Galletta. Based on the popular video game Minecraft developed by Mojang Studios, the 2025 film follows a group of misfits who find themselves transported into the cubic world known as the Overworld and now they must set out on a perilous journey to find their way back home. A Minecraft Movie stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen. So, if you loved the wonderous adventure, entertaining story, and lovable characters in A Minecraft Movie, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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The upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is being directed by Craig Gillespie and scripted by Ana Nogueira. It’s based on the comic series of the same name, written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely. After her father is murdered and the one responsible is still out there, a young alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll seeks out Supergirl to help her on a vicious mission. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn’t help her, she’ll do it herself, whatever the cost.

One of the casting choices in the movie that fans seemed to gravitate towards was Jason Momoa finally getting to portray Lobo after years of the Aquaman star wanting to play him. Variety has revealed that not only was Momoa ready to take on the role, but James Gunn, head of the Dcu, was always going to cast him in the role. Gunn unveiled...

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Alexandra Daddario is one of the most gorgeous and talented actresses working in the film industry right now. The American actress started her career in Hollywood early with the role of Laurie Lewis in All My Children. In the past, she has starred in many projects, such as San Andreas and Percy Jackson film series. Now, she is starring in AMC’s Mayfair Witches, which is based on Anne Rice’s popular book trilogy Lives of the Mayfair Witches. So, if you love Daddario’s performance, here are the best movies and TV shows starring Alexandra Daddario that you should check out right now.

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The Layover is a sex comedy film directed by William H. Macy from a screenplay co-written by David Hornsby and Lance Krall. The 2017 film follows Kate and Meg, two...

The world of toy-based movies is expanding even further. After the breakout success of Greta Gerwig's Barbie, it feels like every toy you once played with in your youth is being brought to the big screen. With brands like Matchbox and even Barney the Dinosaur getting new feature film adaptations, the floodgates have officially opened, as the next beloved children's toy to be given its own live-action movie will be Bakugan.

Per Deadline, a live-action Bakugan movie is currently in the works from Spin Master Corp., the company who own the rights to the Bakugan IP. The new movie has already found its core staff, with Brad Peyton set to write, produce, and direct. This won't be his first time turning a beloved game into a live-action feature, as he previously directed the Dwayne Johnson-led video game adaptation, Rampage, back in 2018. Peyton was also behind Johnson's 2015 disaster flick,...

It is the era of game adaptations and we’re all living in it and Bakugan, in this case, is no exception to that. Like Digimon and Beyblade, the franchise is branching out into different ventures altogether.

Other than that, it is regarded as one of the most successful toy franchises among children. From cards to figurines, it left no stone unturned in becoming a multifaceted game company. But that is not the end of it all.

Shun, Dan, and Mira in a still from the anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

This is especially true for its upcoming live-action movie. The film is said to be directed by Brad Peyton and is officially in the works. And though it sounds promising, there is a catch to that as well.

Fans worry that the adaptation might be deemed lackluster in most aspects. This circles back to his past project Rampage which garnered mixed reviews.

Spin Master Corp. has announced that it is currently developing a live-action movie based on the famed Bakugan anime and toy franchise.

Via Deadline, Brad Peyton -- the director behind the 2015 disaster movie San Andreas and 2024's sci-fi movie Atlas -- is set to direct, write and produce the new film. While it has yet to be confirmed whether the movie will be based on any of the existing properties beyond just the toys, official comments indicate that Spin Master will be targeting young adults who grew up with the franchise.

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Anime & Toy Franchise Bakugan Is Coming to Life in Live-Action Form Image via Nelvana Animation, Tms Entertainment

"Bakugan is a global franchise with a multi-generational and devoted fanbase,...

Get ready to see the Battle Brawlers at a cineplex near you, because a live-action Bakugan movie is in the works. According to an exclusive Deadline report , an adaptation of the cross-media project—which includes a toy line, video games, a card game, multiple anime series and more—is being developed at Spin Master Corp with Brad Peyton producing, writing and directing. Peyton is known for some big blockbusters, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson vehicles San Andreas (2015) and Rampage (2018). Here's what he had to say about the project: "Bakugan is ready for the film treatment, and I’m thrilled to be the one to bring it to the big screen for the very first time. With Lindsay and the Spin Master team alongside me, we’re excited to build a hit franchise with global appeal. I am confident we will create a must-see film event that does justice to the...

Who’s ready for a brawl? After bringing Pokémon to the silver screen, with an adaptation of Voltron on the way, Spin Master Corp. is developing a live-action Bakugan movie with Rampage and San Andreas filmmakers Brad Peyton on board to direct, write, and produce. Based on the wildly popular toy line and anime series, Bakugan is a multi-generational sensation fueled by creature battles, teen drama, and over-the-top adventures.

“Bakugan is a global franchise with a multi-generational and devoted fanbase, built on the strength of its compelling characters and explosive battles,” said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master Entertainment’s President. “As fans who were part of its initial craze now enter adulthood, we are thrilled to be working with accomplished filmmaking talent like Brad to reimagine Bakugan in live action, expanding the franchise for fans while introducing it to new audiences around the world.”

“Bakugan is ready for the film treatment,...

“Rampage” director Brad Peyton will write and direct a live-action adaptation of “Bakugan,” the hit toy and anime franchise for Spin Master.

Originally launched in 2007, “Bakugan” has generated more than $1 billion in toy sales as well as a series of kids anime shows that have mostly aired on Cartoon Network in the U.S. with a recent revival being released on Netflix in 2023.

Peyton will write, direct and produce the film, collaborating with Lindsay Harbert and Spin Master on the screenplay.

“’Bakugan’ is ready for the film treatment, and I’m thrilled to be the one to bring it to the big screen for the very first time,” said Peyton. “With Lindsay and the Spin Master team alongside me, we’re excited to build a hit franchise with global appeal. I am confident we will create a must-see film event that does justice to the unique and epic world that...

Spin Master Entertainment has tapped Brad Peyton to write, direct and produce a live action movie based on the popular Bakugan toy line earlier turned into an anime adventure TV series.

Peyton and Lindsay Harbert will collaborate on a screenplay based on the global franchise set around a Japanese anime show and a strategic game that uses metal cards and magnetic, spring-loaded miniature figures that transform from marblelike balls into toy monsters.

Peyton’s credits include directing and producing Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez and Simu Liu for Netflix, helming Rampage, the Dwayne Johnson-starrer that earned $428 million worldwide and he directed San Andreas, which also starred Johnson and earned $475 million in worldwide takings.

In TV, Peyton co-created Daybreak for Netflix, and directed Frontier, starring Jason Momoa, also for Netflix.

“Bakugan is ready for the film treatment, and I’m thrilled to be the one to bring it to the big...

Exclusive: Spin Master Corp. is developing a live-action Bakugan feature film, with San Andres and Atlas filmmaker Brad Peyton attached to direct, write and produce.

Peyton and Lindsay Harbert are teaming with Spin Master Entertainment on the development of the screenplay based on the $1 billion-plus-selling toy line and global anime franchise.

Launched in 2007, Bakugan was anchored by a successful toy line and spanned anime adventure series, digital content and a popular card game. Spin Master Entertainment has co-produced nearly 300 Bakugan episodes that have aired around the world. The toys are available in 100 countries.

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“Bakugan is a global franchise with a multi-generational and devoted fanbase, built on the strength of its compelling characters and explosive battles,” Spin Master Entertainment president Jennifer Dodge said. “As fans who were part of its initial craze now enter adulthood, we are thrilled to be working with accomplished filmmaking talent like Brad to reimagine Bakugan in live action,...

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One of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's biggest hits has found new life on Amazon Prime Video nearly seven years after it originally hit theaters. Based on the arcade video game classic of the same name, 2018's "Rampage" is currently sitting firmly in the top ten on the streamer's most-watched movie charts. It seems like people love watching Johnson fight big monsters.

As of this writing, director Brad Peyton's "Rampage" is sitting at number nine on Prime Video's charts, according to FlixPatrol. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon's new comedy "You're Cordially Invited" is still firmly sitting in the number one spot, but the fact that a movie that came out years ago and has no obvious reason to be performing better than any other action fare currently available to subscribers is noteworthy. Then again, we regularly see movies...

A Dwayne Johnsonaction movie that grossed $428 million is getting a new streaming home. Decades after making his WWE debut, Johnson is now one of the most recognizable movie stars on the planet. Following his jump to acting, Johnson appeared in a number of action movies, like The Rundown (2003), Faster (2010), Fast Five (2011), Snitch (2013), and Pain & Gain (2013). More recently, Johnson has embraced more family-friendly fare, but that doesn't mean he's left his action roots behind.

The mid and late 2010s saw the release of a handful of classic Johnson action movies, but the budgets got larger and they became action blockbusters instead of genre movies in the mid-budget space, reflecting the actor's growing star power. In addition to several Fast & Furious movies, Johnson starred in San Andreas in 2015 before going on to have a big year in 2018, starring in two buzzy titles. One of these titles was Skyscraper, which was ultimately a disappointment,...

The action-packed adventure Rampage, starring Moana's Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is set to hit Prime Video.

Starting January 26, 2025, Prime Video subscribers can join the thrilling journey as colossal creatures wreak havoc, and one man stands between them and global catastrophe.

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Rampage: From Arcade Classic to Blockbuster Film

The Rampage video game series, launched by Midway in 1986, allowed players to control giant monsters destroying cities while fending off military forces. Its simple yet addictive gameplay made it a staple in arcades and home consoles throughout the late '80s and '90s. The game's enduring popularity led to the 2018 film adaptation, directed by Brad Peyton. In the movie, Johnson portrays Davis Okoye, a primatologist who shares a close bond...

Last month, DC Studios announced plans for a Clayface movie that will arrive in theaters on September 11, 2026. Midnight Mass and Doctor Sleep's Mike Flanagan has penned the screenplay, though no director or star has been announced. 

According to scooper @MyTimeToShineH, a director is expected to be chosen early this month with shooting potentially beginning either at the end of this month or by February.

That's a very quick turnaround, though DC Studios co-ceo and Superman director James Gunn did recently share, "Exciting news out of [DC] Studios today as [Clayface], a Dcu story from a script by Mike Flanagan, has been Officially greenlit. Clayface premieres in 2026."

With the script ready to shoot and the project expected to be a relatively low-budget one, it likely won't take long to find a director and cast (all of whom may already be in talks).

Why is Clayface shooting so soon? Well, the majority...

The news broke yesterday that Aquaman star Jason Momoa will play the Dcu's Lobo.

The actor first played Arthur Curry in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and later reprised the role in Justice League (2017), Aquaman (2018), Peacemaker (2022), The Flash (2023) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).

The latter was poorly received and grossed a disappointing $439 million worldwide compared to the $1 billion earned by its predecessor. The sequel marking his final appearance as Aquaman was no secret but whether he'd get a second chance in the Dcu as Lobo was left up in the air.

Sharing an excerpt from a ComicBookMovie.com article, Momoa announced his casting as The Main Man on Instagram. James Gunn later welcomed him to the Dcu and the trades confirmed that he'll first play Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

Multiple attempts have been made to bring Lobo to the big screen over the years. Guy Ritchie...

Jason Momoa is staying in the DC Studios family.

The actor, who previously appeared as Aquaman in several DC comics films including two standalones, will co-star as Lobo the intergalactic bounty hunter in the upcoming “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.” Milly Alcock plays the title role, with direction being handled by Craig Gillespie. It’s currently scheduled to start shooting next month in London and Iceland and will be released on June 26, 2026.

Momoa had long lobbied to play the character, basically an outer space biker and who was created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen in “Omega Men” #3 back in June 1983. Over the years, various attempts at giving the character his own film have been mounted. In 2009 Guy Ritchie took on the project, with Brad Peyton and Joel Silver attempting the project in 2012 (with Dwayne Johnson in talks to play the character). As recently as 2018, Michael Bay looked to make the movie,...

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Jason Momoa is going from the ocean deep to the galactic highway when he steps into Lobo’s boots for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Momoa has wanted to play Lobo for years, and his dream is finally coming true. Lobo, created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, debuted in Omega Men #3 circa 1983. Lobo is a Czarnian bounty hunter who rides a motorcycle through the cosmos in search of his marks. Inspired by characters like Punisher and Wolverine, Lobo became DC’s poster boy for violence as fans warmed to his reckless nature and “rude dude” attitude.

This attempt is not the first at bringing the cigar-chomping Czarnian to the silver screen. Previously, Guy Ritchie and Brad Peyton tried to bring Lobo front and center, with Dwayne Johnson eyeing the role in Peyton’s version. Michael Bay also attempted to adapt the character, but the concept stalled before taking to the stars.

Aquaman star Jason Momoa is staying in the DC fold. The actor will appear in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow as Lobo, the alien bounty hunter who first appeared in the comics in 1983, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Momoa was the face of the Aquaman franchise for the previous DC regime, appearing as Aquaman in a cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) before starring in Justice League (2017) and then toplining 2018’s Aquaman. The feature was a massive hit, earning $1 billion and marking the high point for the Dceu films, which ended with last year’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. That final film was a letdown, earning just $439 million and failing with critics.

Momoa has long wanted to play the character and has talked about it for years, including during the press rounds for The Lost Kingdom. On Monday, the actor shared a quote from that press tour in...

Even though professional wrestling involves a degree of acting, the professional wrestler-to-actor pipeline hasn't been particularly smooth for most. Hulk Hogan generally found himself unable to tone down the volume and the bluster of yelling to an entire arena, and while Roddy Piper had some success with John Carpenter's "They Live," he owes it to the director being a wrestling fan.

In the '90s, wrestling began to change into its "Attitude" era, often called the Monday Night Wars, developing more adult and reality-based themes, and depending at least as much on behind-the-scenes vignettes as in-ring action. This transition required a newer, more versatile sort of performer, and none excelled at it more than Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock. It was in The Rock's charisma as both hero and villain that promoter Vince McMahon saw the potential for the World Wrestling Entertainment to gain a foothold in Hollywood, and WWE Studios,...

Brendan Fraser’s Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) is no less than a classic family adventure. While the critics may have polarizing opinions on it, you can’t disagree that it was an entertaining watch at least. A few years later, Journey returned to the theatres, only this time, there was no Brendan Fraser in sight, only Dwayne Johnson. Along with Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens, the group made their way to a mysterious island to carry out a rescue mission.

Brendan Fraser in Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island faced a similar fate to that of its predecessor when it came to the critics’ reviews. It made more money than Brendan Fraser’s Og film and left the fans wondering if there would be more coming from the Journey franchise. While the future is hazy, one thing...

Jennifer Lopez has clearly gotten a kick out of her recent Netflix films, as the performer is preparing to return to the streamer for her next feature.

Lopez and Ted Lasso standout Brett Goldstein are set to star in the Netflix rom-com Office Romance, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Goldstein is writing the script with Joe Kelly. Plot details have not been shared, and a director is not yet attached.

Earlier this year, Lopez starred in director Brad Peyton’s Netflix sci-fi flick Atlas, opposite Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown. Prior to that, she led the streamer’s 2023 action film The Mother for director Niki Caro.

Lopez’s next movie is director William Goldenberg’s sports drama Unstoppable, which Amazon MGM Studios is set to release in December after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month. Centering on real-life wrestler Anthony Robles, the film counts...

Most expensive Netflix Original movies ever made. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Netflix has narrowed the gap between the big and the small screen. The streaming giant does not shy away from investing money in ambitious projects, to give the audience a memorable visual experience, without heading out of their homes.

Over the years, the streaming service has produced some costly films, with budgets comparable to those spent on theatrical releases by studios like Disney and Universal Pictures. Here are the 10 most expensive original films on Netflix, ranked from the least budget to the most.

10. Atlas (2024)

Budget: $100 Million

Jennifer Lopez partnered with Netflix to bring this sci-fi action film to the screen. Set in a dystopian future, Atlas stars JLo in the titular role of a data analyst who is tasked to apprehend a rogue robot, while taking the help of artificial intelligence, despite her hatred towards AI. With its premise involving space and robots,...

Jennifer Lopez Looks Scintillating In Her Beach Getaway! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jennifer Lopez is taking a break from all the negativity and gossip surrounding her marriage with Ben Affleck. The couple is reportedly headed for divorce, but before the court trials, the social media trial is more exhausting. The diva, therefore, took a short break and is on a solo vacation in Italy. At the age of fifty-plus, JLo is giving us fashion goals and inspiring the couch potatoes to hit the gym Asap!

Lopez is not just a world-renowned singer but also an acclaimed actress. She is popularly dubbed the Queen of Dance and has received numerous accolades for her performances in several movies. She has an estimated net worth of $400 million and an influential personality. The media is always following her, which might not have gone well with Ben Affleck. Her public image was one of the reasons...

In the world of advertising, there’s a term called “negative marketing”. It’s when a company benefits from how terrible its products are because people cannot stop complaining about it. Well, Jennifer Lopez’s 2024 Netflix film had something similar but maybe they didn’t mean to do it intentionally!

Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd in Atlas | Netflix

Well, the movie was indeed terrible despite a strong cast and fans were indeed aware of the reviews and feedback. Despite all of this, Jennifer Lopez was paid an astonishing amount to star in the film and although Atlas was considered a failure, Netflix benefitted from it greatly!

Jennifer Lopez Was Paid Quite A High Amount For A Failed Movie!

There were countless reasons for the 2024 Netflix film to succeed. From having a stellar cast of actors like Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, and, Mark Strong to having Brad Peyton (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island) as director,...

Back in the mid-1990s, Robert Rodriguez wrote the screenplay for a Predator sequel that would be titled Predators… but the studio decided to put that one on the shelf for fifteen years before circling back to Rodriguez and giving him the chance to bring Predators to the screen. Rodriguez produced the movie and hired Alex Litvak and Michael Finch to rework his old script. The search for a director came down to two contenders: Control, Vacancy, and Armored director Nimród Antal and Dog Soldiers, The Descent, and Doomsday director Neil Marshall. The job ended up going to Antal, but more than a decade later, Marshall is still hoping he’ll get his chance to make a Predator movie someday.

Marshall was asked about being in the running for Predators while speaking with Inverse, and he said, “As far as I’m aware, I got down to the last two directors.

[This story contains spoilers for Atlas]

A movie begins, and Jennifer Lopez opens a suitcase to reveal a robotic head, which she proceeds to interrogate.

How’d that head get in the suitcase? Why is Jennifer Lopez talking to it? The audience doesn’t yet know, but hopefully they are intrigued.

That’s how screenwriter Aron Eli Coleite started one draft of Atlas, the sci-fi movie starring Lopez that hit Netflix May 24. The introduction had shades of the first scene of 1982’s Blade Runner, and was designed to keep an audience engaged in the age of streaming, in which there are near infinite opportunities to click away. “You just don’t want the audience to tune out at any point of like, ‘Oh, I can check out,’ says Coleite. “The danger of Netflix is you have a remote control.”

Ultimately, the team — including director Brad Peyton and producer Joby Harold — felt that while the opening was fun,...

Jennifer Lopez continues to steamroll on streaming as the Netflix sci-fi film Atlas has clocked close to 60 million global views (or 119.4M hours viewed), keeping No. 1 hold on the streamer’s top 10 film chart for the second week in a row. It also gives the multiplatinum-selling, two-time Emmy nominee her fourth No. 1 streaming movie over the past two years after Netflix’s The Mother and Prime Video’s This Is Me Now: A Love Story and Shotgun Wedding.

​Exclaimed Lopez’s producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas: “It’s time to report some true facts: A woman of color has done what few male stars have been able to do, namely having four No. 1 films in the past two years — Atlas, The Mother, This Is Me Now and Shotgun Wedding — two of them in the top 10 of all time on the two biggest streaming platforms, Netflix and Amazon.

“Yet those truths are being ignored,...

Jennifer Lopez may have cancelled her summer concert tour less than a month before it was set to begin, but at least she’s got the number one movie on Netflix for the second week running. Right? Atlas is dominating the Netflix Top 10 list for the week of May 27th to June 2nd with 31.6M views, which works out to 63.1M hours viewed.

Atlas finds Lopez starring as a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it. The film was directed by Brad Peyton from a script by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite.

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Although Atlas is...

Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas Ending Explained ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Netflix’s latest sci-fi venture, Atlas, directed by Brad Peyton and starring Jennifer Lopez, tells the story of a deadly war between humans and AI. The story follows AI terrorist Harlan, played by Simu Liu, who declares war on humanity. Atlas (Jennifer Lopez), who has a deep distrust for AIs, seems to be the only one who can stop this catastrophe. However, despite her problem with AIs, she needs to pair up with ARC9 (voiced by Gregory James Cohan), a high-tech suit, in order to succeed against Harlan.

What Happens in Atlas?

It is revealed in the film that Harlan was created by Atlas’ mother only. Atlas and Harlan had grown up together as siblings. However, Atlas was jealous of Harlan as she felt that her mother gave him more attention and love and was fascinated with him. Feeling neglected and unloved,...

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Netflix's latest film pitching humans against AI, Atlas, made its debut on May 24, 2024. The film stars Jennifer Lopez in the lead role of Atlas Shepherd, a data analyst who takes on the mission of capturing Harlan, an AI robot gone rogue and now intent on eliminating half of the human population. Lopez is joined by a few notable names, including Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, and Mark Strong. However, despite Atlas topping the charts with its promising plot and talented cast, the film has...

The Jennifer Lopez-led sci-fi action film Atlas earned 28.2 million views on Netflix despite low ratings. AI and technology are hot topics; Atlas explores both the dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence. Jennifer Lopez's international appeal and Netflix success make her a valuable asset for future projects.

Another week, another Netflix film with less-than-stellar reviews seemed to find an audience. This time, it's the Jennifer Lopez-led science fiction action film Atlas, which has a rotten score of 19% on Rotten Tomatoes. The platform seemingly ignored those subpar notices by boasting that the movie was a big hit over the Memorial Day holiday, currently racking up 28.2 million views during its premiere weekend.

The performance of Atlas is highlighted more by the recent box office debuts of films like The Fall Guy or Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which came in lower than expectations but secured much better reviews from critics. Why has...

Jennifer Lopez has canceled her entire 2024 summer tour.

“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” Lopez said in a statement on her official tour page. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”

Representatives for Live Nation, which was promoting the “This Is Me… Live” tour, said, “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.”

Refunds will be issued to those who bought tickets through Ticketmaster. Ticket buyers who used third-party sites will have to contact those platforms for details.

Lopez had quietly canceled seven dates in March for the struggling tour, her first in five years, which has been plagued by low ticket sales. In April,...

Just Cause movie adaptation finally moving forward after decade-long development. Universal Pictures secures producing partners and director for Just Cause video game adaptation, banking on success of previous video game movie hits. Video game adaptations gaining traction at the box office, with Just Cause joining the ranks of successful game-to-film projects.

Another popular video game franchise is headed to the big screen! Just Cause, the action-adventure video game series, has landed at Universal Pictures after being in development hell for a decade. With the project finally moving forward, the studio hopes to replicate the massive success they had with The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy's, which cleared $1.4 billion and $290 million, respectively at the worldwide box office.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, producing partners behind Universal's recently released The Fall Guy, Kelly McCormick, and David Leitch, will produce the Just Cause video game adaptation through their 87North...

Brad Peyton is a big fan of Predator. In fact, he once told THR that he’d seen the original movie over 365 times. Given his passion for the movie, it’s only natural that he’d like his own shot at directing an installment of the sci-fi franchise. While speaking with THR about his recent Netflix movie Atlas, Peyton said he has a take on a Predator story that he’d like to make… assuming he gets the invite.

“I also have a version of Predator that I would really like to see.” Peyton said. “I obviously can’t talk about it, because no one’s inviting me to go do a Predator movie yet.” He added that he also enjoyed the most recent movie in the franchise, Prey. “I really liked it. I thought it was super cool,” Peyton said. “I actually really liked [Prey]. It was really fresh and innovative and interesting,...

Just Cause, an action video game, is getting a movie adaptation with Blue Beetle director ngel Manuel Soto. The production team includes 87North (John Wick), Story Kitchen (Sonic the Hedgehog), and Universal. Despite past challenges for developing the game series, there are promising signs for this attempt due to the director and production teams.

Action-adventure video game Just Cause is getting a movie adaptation from a DC superhero film director, with the production company behind John Wick also attached. The video game series focuses on secret agent Rico Rodriguez, who goes on various missions for the fictional country of Medici, landing on a new island for every game. A Just Cause movie adaptation has been kicked around Hollywood since 2010, with multiple actors and directors attached at various points throughout its development history.

Now, The Hollywood Reporter has stated Blue Beetle director ngel Manuel Soto is attached to an upcoming Just Cause film adaptation.

A movie based on the Just Cause video game franchise has been in the works for years, but it’s gotten back on track with a new director at the helm. Ángel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle) is set to direct the adaptation for Universal Pictures, with David Leitch and Kelly McCormick producing through their 87North banner.

Just Cause puts you in the shoes of Rico Rodriguez, a secret operative who is deployed to various fictional island nations to help overthrow tyrannical dictators who are backed by The Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group. With a variety of gadgets, such as a grappling hook and wingsuit, Rico zips, races, and shoots his way through various missions, which typically involve over-the-top explosives and creative stunts. It’s a lot of fun.

Created by Avalanche Studios, the first Just Cause game was released in 2006, followed by Just Cause 2 in 2010, Just Cause 3 in 2015, and...

The next video game to get a feature film adaptation will be Just Cause. From Square Enix and Avalanche Studios, the game has a movie in the works at Universal Pictures, and its director has just been found.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, ngel Manuel Soto will direct the Just Cause movie. David Leitch and Kelly McCormick will also reunite to produce the film under their 87North label as part of their first-look deal with Universal. Story Kitchen's Timothy I. Stevenson, Dmitri M. Johnson, and Mike Goldberg are also producing. Dan Jevons will executive produce.

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Along with Just Cause, Soto is set to direct the action movie The Wrecking Crew, which stars Guardians of the Galaxy actor Dave Bautista and Aquaman star Jason Momoa.

A long-awaited video game adaptation now has new life. Universal Pictures has officially boarded the "Just Cause" movie, and the studio has some impressive talent behind the camera to make the project a reality. That starts with director Ángel Manuel Soto, best known for directing the DC superhero movie "Blue Beetle." The project has also added "The Fall Guy" director David Leitch and his producing partner (and wife) Kelly McCormick on board as producers with their company, 87North.

Universal has a longstanding relationship with Leitch, as the filmmaker made "Hobbs & Shaw" for the studio before stepping behind the camera for "The Fall Guy." He also very nearly directed the new "Jurassic World" film before Gareth Edwards took over. 87North has a first-look deal with the studio, so this partnership makes sense. Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg, and Timothy I. Stevenson are also on board as producers. As for Soto,...

Hit video game franchise Just Cause has gotten a new lease on life.

The video game from Square Enix and Avalanche Studios has landed at Universal Pictures with Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto set to helm the adaptation.

Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, the producing duo behind the studio’s The Fall Guy and Nobody, will produce through their 87North banner. The company has a first-look deal with Universal.

Also producing are Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson of Story Kitchen. The team is already involved in the video game space with adaptations of the Tomb Raider and Sonic the Hedgehog titles.

Since its 2006 debut, the video game puts players on deadly missions as Rico Rodriguez, an operative who is a regime change specialist. Armed with a grappling hook and wingsuit, he goes on race-against-time missions to stop The Black Hand, a lethal mercenary group.

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Last year, Jennifer Lopez starred in so-so Netflix actioner "The Mother," in which she sniped her way through wave after wave of bad guys. Unfortunately the film marked yet another moment whereby the streaming age subsumed a former megastar into its nebulous cloud of generic "content." If "The Mother" isn't enough to convince you of such developments, just take a look at "Atlas," the latest Lopez-starring Netflix original film.

It should be said that the trailer for "Atlas" did look promising, but critics certainly aren't too impressed with this sci-fi actioner, which comes from director Brad Peyton ("San Andreas") and also stars Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, and Mark Strong. Lopez plays an AI-wary data analyst who quickly finds herself in a situation where she's forced to rely on a synthetic consciousness to survive a mission gone awry. In a reverse-"Blade Runner" scenario, Lopez's character, Atlas Shepherd, travels to...

Atlas, Jennifer Lopez’s latest Netflix flick, racked up more than 28 million views over Memorial Day Weekend, while not quite 3 million people bought tickets to see the latest Mad Max movie.

Premiering Friday, May 24, Atlas debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List with 28.2 million views, making it the most-watched title for the week of May 20. All told, the sci-fi thriller reached the Netflix Top 10 in 93 countries.

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Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong | Written by Leo Sardarian, Aron Eli Coleite | Directed by Brad Peyton

In a dystopian future, analyst Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) loathes Artificial Intelligence with everything she has thanks to fugitive and “AI terrorist” Harlan (Simu Liu). When it is discovered that Harlan has fled to another planet in a nearby galaxy, she agrees to go on a mission to track him down. Soon after she touches down in the Andromeda galaxy, things get hairy — leading Atlas on a journey to work with the AI around her rather than against it.

If you’ve ever wanted to see Jenny from the block — or indeed, Jenny from the rock, given that she’s on a different planet in this instance — get repeatedly beaten up by a bunch of AI soldiers, you’ve come to the right place with Netflix’s Atlas. Simultaneously...

The upcoming biographical sports drama Unstoppable can break Jennifer Lopez's current Rotten Tomatoes trend. Lopez's recent streaming movies have received poor reviews. Unstoppable is based on Anthony Robles's true story.

Jennifer Lopez has starred in a handful of critically acclaimed movies, like Selena and Hustlers, but Lopez's Rotten Tomatoes scores in the past couple of years exhibit a disappointing pattern that can be broken via her next film. The actress' most recent project was Atlas, a Netflix science fiction action movie directed by Brad Peyton and written by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite, which premiered in May 2024. Lopez starred as the lead character, Atlas Shepherd, a counterterrorism analyst who must go against her anti-ai beliefs to save humanity. While Atlas is trending on Netflix, its reviews have been subpar.

Unfortunately, Atlas's Rotten Tomatoes score debuted as one of Lopez's worst-rated movies ever, and the bad news is...

Jennifer Lopez stars in Netflix's Atlas, a sci-fi movie about AI, survival, and teamwork against a rogue robot threat. Gregory James Cohan's emotive voice work brings Smith, an AI companion, to life in Atlas, adding depth and personality. Cohen was initially a stand-in but ended up playing three roles in the film.

Jennifer Lopez teams up with an AI-powered mech suit in Atlas, and it took an unexpected voice actor to bring this character to life. The 2024 Netflix movie is set in a future in which artificial intelligence has begun a violent campaign against humanity, and Lopez's titular Atlas must team up with one of their fellows to save her species. It's a survival meets buddy-cop sci-fi adventure, and it wouldn't have been possible without the right voice for Smith, Atlas' lovable robot companion.

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Netflix's Atlas features multiple types of artificial intelligence characters.

In director Brad Peyton’s Netflix sci-fi action movie, “Atlas,” Jennifer Lopez stars as the titular character, a data analyst who must turn to AI to help save the Earth from an evil robot (Simu Liu).

“I think this movie does a good job of showing how AI could go incredibly wrong, and this is how it could go really right,” Lopez told me at the film’s Los Angeles premiere.

The multi-hyphenate has experienced the exploitative side of AI, with ads “selling skincare that I know nothing about” using manipulated photos of her face covered in “wrinkles.” “It’s really scary,” she said, adding, “Right away we had them stealing our faces. So, yes, [AI] is really scary.”

Lopez further explained, “I think you should be respectful of AI…We have to be open to all possibilities. These movies that are talking about AI — especially this one — do a really...

Atlas may have received largely negative reviews from critics, but that didn't stop the science fiction movie from becoming a huge hit on Netflix. The Jennifer Lopez-led feature topped the charts on the streaming giant two days after its debut.

Per ComicBook.com, Atlas took the number one spot on the Sunday, May 26 edition of the Netflix Top 10 Movies. Sony's Madame Web, which previously topped the list, was knocked down to second place. Despite sitting at rotten on the review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes with a 17 percent critics' score, Netflix subscribers still pressed play on Atlas. This marks Lopez's second Netflix exclusive movie to perform well on the streamer, following her action thriller, The Mother, which garnered 249 million viewing hours during the first half of 2023.

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Gregory James Cohan voices Smith in Netflix's sci-fi action flick Atlas, but there is so much more to know about the actor and his career.  

Directed by Brad Peyton, Atlas stars Jennifer Lopez as a data analyst on a mission to take down an evil artificial intelligence played by Simu Liu. 

But to do so, she is forced to team up with a friendly AI named Smith, voiced by Gregory James Cohan. 

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Jennifer Lopez has high admiration for Nuts actress Barbra Streisand. Recalling the first time she met her idol, the singer still could not believe everything she learned from her.

Jennifer Lopez in The Mother / Netflix

During their conversation, Lopez received the wisest and most practical advice from the veteran actress to give her better judgment when taking on movie projects. With a career spanning six decades, Streisand definitely knows the inner workings of Hollywood.

Jennifer Lopez On Meeting Barbra Streisand For The First Time

During her guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez shared her first encounter with The Prince of Tides star Barbra Streisand.

My mom grew up loving Barbra so she passed that on to me and the love of musicals. When I was in Hollywood, and I was acting, and it was 20, 30 years ago, I met her and I just was just like,...