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It’s been 30 years since Chris Farley’s Tommy Callahan first told David Spade’s Richard Hayden character to “shut up” in 1995’s Tommy Boy. The comedy featuring the SNL alums has become a cult classic over the years, but never received a sequel.

During an appearance on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend Podcast, Spade explained why he passed on the opportunity to do a sequel. "I was pitched a Tommy Boy 2, which was... our kids are together," the actor said. "And I'm like, 'I just can’t find a scenario with no Farley,'" he said, referring to his co-star who died at the age of 33 in December 1997.

Spade explained that the pitch focused on the character's children. "[It was supposed to be about] our kids, and it was about them, and then I was going to come help them on the road or something," he shared. But Spade passed on the movie, because...

David Spade recently announced that he turned down the sequel to his cult comedy from 1995, Tommy Boy. Created through a collaboration of Saturday Night Live actors, it became a pivotal point in the careers of both David Spade and Chris Farley. The story revolves around the late auto parts factory owner's unqualified son, who must fight his money-grabbing family to save the company. Tommy Boy celebrated its 30th anniversary in March 2025. Director Peter Segal has emphasized Chris Farley's importance to the franchise, which explains why Spade won't be in a sequel.

Spade expressed his hesitancy to accept the offer in an episode of Theo Von's podcast, where he explained he turned down the offer for a sequel. David Spade and Chris Farley were SNL co-stars for years before their collaboration on Tommy Boy, during which time the pair developed a close friendship. Spade has spoken fondly of his co-star,...

As much as David Spade probably needs a break from Dana Carvey interrupting him on the Fly on the Wall podcast, he knows the idea of a Tommy Boy sequel without Chris Farley is immensely dumb.

“I was pitched a Tommy Boy 2, which was our kids are together,” Spade told Theo Von this week on the comedian’s This Past Weekend podcast. “I was pitched it two years ago. And I’m like, I just can’t find a scenario with no Farley.”

Von, the comic with the Joe Dirt haircut, tried to imagine how producers could get around the problem. Would they recreate Farley with CGI? Hire one of Farley’s brothers?

The focus would have been on the original characters’ kids, Spade explained. “And then I was going to come help them on the road or something. But listen, the magic in the bottle was Chris. I had a good part.

Released in 1995, Tommy Boy has gone on to become a comedy movie staple and cult classic. Starring Saturday Night Live castmates and close friends David Spade and Chris Farley, the film played off of their undeniable chemistry and likely wouldn't work if one person were taken out of the equation. This could be why a sequel never came to fruition, given the passing of Farley in 1997 from a drug overdose at the age of 33. Still, that didn't stop Spade from receiving a pitch for a sequel, and he's now revealing his response to a potential Tommy Boy follow-up.

During an appearance on Theo Von's podcast, This Past Weekend, Spade reveals that he was pitched an idea for Tommy Boy 2, and it's something he turned down without hesitation because he can't imagine a sequel without Farley. Not only were Spade and Farley co-stars in the film, they also shared the...

Let’s be honest, friends—comedy doesn’t get much better than Leslie Nielsen with a badge and a straight face. The Naked Gun franchise isn’t just funny; it’s the kind of funny that has you pausing the movie because you’re laughing too hard to catch the next joke.

Nielsen’s portrayal of Lieutenant Frank Drebin redefined parody cinema forever, creating a blueprint for absurdist humor that countless films have tried (and mostly failed) to replicate.

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These movies strike that perfect balance where the jokes come so fast you’ll miss half of them on your first viewing. That’s right—these films aren’t just good for a laugh; they’re comedic institutions that reward repeat viewings with hidden gags you somehow missed the first dozen times.

As we prepare ourselves for the upcoming revival,...

Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures In a movie career cut far too short, Chris Farley will probably best be remembered for his comedic tour de force performance in Tommy Boy. The film, which paired him with fellow Saturday Night Live star David Spade, celebrates its 30th anniversary today, and it now relishes its status as a cult film that has only grown over time. Before the film was released, we spoke with Farley about the project, and he told us why the combination of co-star Spade and director Peter Segal made Tommy Boy the most fun he’d ever had making a movie. (Click on the media bar below to hear Chris Farley.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Chris_Farley_Tommy_Boy_.mp3 Tommy Boy is currently streaming on Pluto TV and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K and most digital platforms.

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Paramount is currently celebrating the 30th anniversary release of Tommy Boy, and for good reason. It's a comedy classic that has held up over the years (despite Roger Ebert's crushing review), its iconic star Chris Farley is getting a big biopic from Josh Gad, and it has a new 4K Uhd release that's visually stunning and full of great special features. Its director, Peter Segal, took some time to travel down memory lane with MovieWeb and look back at the film. He even shared more about a specific behind-the-scenes moment that, in his commentary track for Tommy Boy, he said was "too R-rated" to discuss.

The moment in question was one of several takes during the endlessly quotable "housekeeping" scene, when David Spade pretends to work for the motel the characters are staying at. "You know, we always tried different jokes. And when Chris was answering the door for David's 'Housekeeping,...

The Chris Farley and David Spade buddy comedy Tommy Boy has been released on 4K Ultra HD for its 30th anniversary.

Available as a limited edition Steelbook or 4K/Blu-ray combo, the film was remastered under the supervision of director Peter Segal. Bonus content includes director commentary, deleted and extended scenes, alternate takes, a gag reel, and the theatrical trailer.

Debuting in theaters on March 31st, 1995, Tommy Boy paired the Saturday Night Live alumni as traveling salesman Tommy Callahan III (Farley) and his father’s assistant Richard Hayden (Spade), who go on a road trip to save the Callahan family’s auto parts business.

Other cast members include Brian Dennehy as Thomas “Big Tom” Callahan Jr., Bo Derek as Tommy’s stepmother, and Rob Lowe as Tommy’s stepbrother.

Though Tommy Boy received mixed reviews and earned a modest $32.7 million at the global box office, it has become a cult...

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 1995 comedy classic "Tommy Boy," and while a handful of moments in it don't hold up to modern comedy sensibilities, the film is still largely a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt story about a lovable loser tasked with saving his family's small-town auto parts company. Though Chris Farley had appeared in a handful of movies already, "Tommy Boy" was the first starring role for the "Saturday Night Live" superstar on the big screen, and despite the intense pressure of their schedules, he and fellow "SNL" star David Spade carry the film on their shoulders as their characters trade insults and ultimately go from annoyed acquaintances to genuine friends over the course of the story.

Since "Tommy Boy" was his first big movie, Farley wasn't prepared for the level of mental stamina required to lead a feature film.

Collider is excited to announce we’re teaming up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the very special 30th anniversary of Peter Segal’s (50 First Dates) 1995 hit comedy Tommy Boy. In honor of this major milestone, the movie has been newly remastered for the first time on 4K Ultra HD, available in standard and limited edition Steelbook and will be available for purchase beginning on March 25. In addition to this rollout, we want our readers to join us for a rare opportunity to see this film on the big screen again for the first time in decades in its new and improved 4K splendor! Following the movie, we'll have director Peter Segal for the Q&a. Read on for the full details on how you can enter to win free tickets to the screening.

Drew Barrymore is taking her Instagram followers on a trip down memory lane to celebrate the 21st anniversary of her beloved rom-com 50 First Dates. On Instagram, Barrymore shared a sweet throwback from the film, featuring co-star Adam Sandler. The 2004 movie, directed by Peter Segal, follows Barrymore's Lucy Whitmore, a woman with short-term memory loss. Sandler's Henry Roth had the romantic (and unique) task of making her fall in love with him again and again... and again. Barrymore's Instagram post, captioned "Throwing it back" with a tag for Sandler, features the pair in costume from the iconic scene where Henry serenades Lucy with "Forgetful Lucy."

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50 First Dates landed in theaters on February 13, 2004, and was a box office success, grossing nearly $200 million worldwide. While it didn't exactly impress critics (the film holds a 45% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), the chemistry between Sandler and Barrymore was undeniable.

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore's second rom-com together is climbing the streaming chart, as 50 First Dates sits at number five on the Prime Video chart. It's a great Valentine's Day date night movie and has plenty of charm and emotion. The movie follows a vet in Hawaii named Henry (Sandler) who falls for Lucy (Barrymore) with short-term memory loss. Basically, she forgets everything that happened the day before when she wakes up.

Her father and brother, played by Blake Clarke and a hilarious Sean Astin, are very protective of Lucy. Since she's "stuck" in the day she lost her memory in an accident, they attempt to play along with the idea that she wasn't in an accident. But love blooms between Henry and Lucy, despite his having to woo her constantly.

The film opened 21 years ago, on Feb. 13, 2004, just in time for Valentine's Day, and became an instant crowd-pleaser...

Date Night is one of the few action romantic comedies of the 2010s that stands the test of time and remains just as thrilling and hilarious for viewers discovering it in 2025. The film stars Steve Carell and Tina Fey as Phil and Claire Foster, a suburban married couple with two young children who plan an extraordinary date night in the city. Of course, everything goes wrong from the moment they leave the house. At dinner, they get caught up in a dangerous misunderstanding and spend their date trying to survive the craziest night of their lives.

The Shawn Levy movie has a star-studded cast, with around twenty different recognizable faces giving amazing performances. Even minor roles, that appear for only a couple of minutes, are played by actors like Mark Ruffalo and Kristen Wiig. Some of the cast members, like Ray Liotta and James Franco, were already household names in...

Fans of the 1995 cult classic movieTommy Boy are going to “likey” when the movie finally gets the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray treatment this year. Per Geek Vibes Nation, Paramount Home Entertainment will be releasing Tommy Boy on 4K Uhd Blu-ray on March 25 - nearly 30 years to the day that the film was released in theaters on March 31, 1995.

Arguably one of the best road trip buddy comedies, Tommy Boystars Saturday Night Live alums Chris Farley as Tommy Callahan and David Spade as Richard. The two are complete opposites who are forced to road trip across the country to sell brake pads after Farley’s Tommy’s father, owner of Callahan Auto Parts, (played by Brian Dennehy) dies unexpectedly. The film is an audience favorite on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with a 90% Popcornmeter score.

Bo Derek also appears in the film as “Big Tom’s” widow, Beverly, and Rob Lowe, in an uncredited scene-stealing appearance,...

Celebrate 30 years of gut-busting laughs with the 90s classic Tommy Boy, arriving for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD™ March 25, 2025 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Tommy Boy stars “Saturday Night Live” alumni Chris Farley and David Spade in one of cinema’s funniest on-screen pairings as two drastically different personalities on a hellish road trip to save a family business. Produced by Lorne Michaels and directed by Peter Segal, Tommy Boy scored with audiences when it debuted in 1995 and continues to attract new fans three decades later. Newly remastered under the supervision of director Peter ... Read more...

Fans can soon feel the love of a vintage comedy film featuring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson on streaming. The 2003 buddy comedy, Anger Management, lands an imminent debut on the free streaming platform, Tubi.

Tubi confirmed that Anger Management will become available to stream without charge on Feb. 1. The film has largely been available to rent or purchase digitally, via Prime Video and Apple TV. Anger Management is also the latest Sandler movie to be confirmed for a Tubi debut, with arguably his best feature, Uncut Gems, now available on the platform.

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Directed by Peter Segal, who also worked with Sandler on 50 First Dates, Anger Management chronicles the story of Dave Buznik (Sandler), a businessperson sentenced to an anger management program after an incident during a flight.

Stephen King is an opinionated fellow. Stroll through the fiction aisles of your local bookstore and examine the covers of newish novels, and you probably won't have to search long to find one bearing praise from Stephen King -- which is touching because, in this age of distracted everything, it's nice to see one of the world's most prominent authors exhorting people to lose themselves in a book.

King isn't always a ray of sunshine though. He's infamous for his dislike of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" film adaptation, and hasn't held back on other cinematic interpretations of his novels. And when Entertainment Weekly started giving King column space in its printed pages back in the mid 2000s to rant and rave about all things pop culture, he was unsparing with his hatred for the latest music by Jewel, Beyoncé, and Celine Dion while also unloading both barrels on prestige...

Adam Sandler’s hit sports comedy The Longest Yard is heading to Paramount+, bringing the laughs and football action to your home.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Paramount+ subscribers can revisit this 2005 remake of the classic 1974 film. Directed by Peter Segal, who also directed Sandler in 50 First Dates, the film stars Sandler as Paul Crewe, a disgraced former NFL quarterback who is sent to prison and coerced into organizing a football game between the inmates and the guards. Co-starring Spiral's Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, star of the original film, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Terry Crews, The Longest Yard blends humor, heart, and hard-hitting action, making it a fan-favorite in the sports comedy genre.

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Jack Nicholson was already a major star before he played the Joker in 1989's "Batman." But his unprecedented deal with Warner Bros. for that particular blockbuster netted the actor more than $50 million and made him one of the wealthiest performers in Hollywood — not to mention one of the most influential. After somehow wangling a portion of the profits from both the box office and merchandising revenues from "Batman," Nicholson set a new precedent for big-name performers moving forward. The actor also basically ensured that "Batman" never actually turned a profit for Warners even though it became a box office smash.

When "Batman" debuted in the summer of 89, it arrived amid a public frenzy dubbed "Bat-mania" by the media. Audiences were clamoring for director Tim Burton's take on the Caped Crusader, which promised to restore the "Batman" property to its dark roots and deliver a serious take on a...

Ryan Reynolds thinks one of Eddie Murphy's comedic performances was overlooked by the Academy. During a recent appearance on Variety's Awards Circuit podcast, the Deadpool & Wolverine actor shared that Murphy not receiving an Oscar nod for his multi-character work on The Nutty Professor is one of the "greatest, most, greatest injustices." When asked what he considered the greatest Oscars snub of all time, Reynolds shared:

"One of the greatest, most, greatest injustices is that Eddie Murphy doesn't have an Oscar for 'The Nutty Professor.'"

The Murphy-led comedy is a remake of the 1963 movie of the same name that starred Jerry Lewis. Directed by Tom Shadyac, the 1996 version sees Murphy tackle seven different roles, including Professor Sherman Klump and his charming but devious alter ego Buddy Love. The film earned mostly positive reviews from critics (and currently holds a 66% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), who praised Murphy for his hilarious portrayals.

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When it comes to wrestling superstars making it in Hollywood, the modern era of film and television has had them generate a lot more success. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the biggest example, as seen with him finally finding his footing in franchises like Jumanji and Moana. Then there is John Cena, who has made waves with the likes of Peacemaker.

Of course, ex WWE-star, Dave Bautista, might have been the last out the blocks, but he has also been amassing a solid CV. My Spy: The Eternal City adds to it,...

“Heels” has set its Netflix launch date.

The streamer announced Wednesday that the Starz series, which was canceled after two seasons in September 2023, will become available on Netflix on Sept. 15. Both seasons of the series will drop on that date. Netflix had previously announced in April that it had licensed the series. “Heels” aired its first season on Starz in 2021, with the second season following in 2023.

That is good news for fans of the show, which followed the professional wrestlers of the Duffy Wrestling League, a small independent promotion in Georgia. Jack Spade (Stephen Amell) inherited the league from his father and now struggles to keep it afloat while also trying to take it to the next level.

The series also starred Alexander Ludwig, Chris Bauer, Mary McCormack, Kelli Berglund, Allen Maldonado, Trey Tucker, Robby Ramos, Alice Barrett Mitchell, Roxton Garcia, David James Elliott, Joel Murray, and Cm Punk. Mike O’Malley,...

Heels finally has a drop date on Netflix.

Both seasons of the drama about the world of small-town pro wrestling will premiere on the streamer Sunday, September 15.

Starz canceled the series in 2023. In April, Netflix and Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group agreed to a licensing agreement for the two seasons of the series that stars Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig, Allen Maldonado, Alison Luff, Chris Bauer, Kelli Berglund, Mary McCormack, Robby Ramos, Trey Tucker, Roxton Garcia, and James Harrison.

“Netflix is very practical,” EP/Showrunner Mike O’Malley told EW, which first broke the news about the premiere date. “If a lot of people watch the show, then there’s a real chance that we can make more. And if people don’t, there’s no reason to make more… The acting performances are so authentic and so genuine by every actor in this series, and I am thrilled that this platform...

Drew Barrymore has revealed the surprisingly dramatic original ending to one of her and Adam Sandlers most beloved movies. Barrymore and Sandler first demonstrated their intoxicating chemistry in 2004s romantic comedy 50 First Dates, and to celebrate the movies 20th anniversary, Barrymore revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show how the story almost ended on a very downbeat note.

In a surprising series of revelations, Barrymore revealed that the rom-com classic was initially titled 50 First Kisses and describes the project as a drama set in Seattle. But the most surprising reveal is the original ending, which would not have given Barrymores Lucy Whitmore, who suffers from short-term memory loss after an accident, and Sandlers Henry Roth the happily ever after that audiences wanted.

Something that always sticks in my mind is the original ending of 50 First Kisses, as it was called at the time. Yeah, it was a drama set in Seattle.

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler’s “50 First Dates” is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the former dropped a surprise revelation on her eponymous daytime talk show by sharing the original ending to the 2004 romantic-comedy classic. The film was not supposed to end in with a definitive happily ever after for main characters Henry (Sandler) and Lucy (Barrymore).

“Something that always sticks in my mind is the original ending of ’50 First Kisses,’ as it was called at the time,” Barrymore said. “Yeah, it was a drama set in Seattle. The original ending was her saying, ‘You should go and live your life, because this is no life here. And he goes away, as he does, and he comes back and he walks into the restaurant and he just sits down and says, ‘Hi, I’m Henry.’ And the film ends.”

Barrymore’s co-host Ross Matthews reacted to the revelation by saying: “Honestly,...

Dave Bautista's career has seen highs with roles like Drax in MCU, but the sequel to "My Spy" is a misfire due to lack of acting challenges. "My Spy: The Eternal City" failed to capture the magic of its predecessor, leading to low ratings and disappointing reviews for Bautista. Bautista's recent success in dramatic roles shows his potential, but "The Eternal City" falls short and lacks top-tier filmmaking to push him to greatness.

One of the most popular entertainers of the past several years, professional wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista has been on a critical and commercial hot streak since his terrifying turn in Blade Runner 2049. Since 2017, Bautista has also been part of the MCU, giving several standout turns as Drax the Destroyer alongside The Guardians of the Galaxy. In 2020, Bautista proved he could carry a film as the leading protagonist in the espionage comedy My Spy, a...

My Spy: The Eternal City is a spy action comedy film directed by Peter Segal from a screenplay co-written by Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber, and Segal. The 2024 film serves as a sequel to the 2020 film My Spy, and it picks up the story of JJ and Sophie a couple of years later after the events of My Spy. Sophie is now a teenager and she wants some freedom from JJ’s daily strict routine. During a trip to Italy, Sophie and JJ try to prevent a nuclear attack on the Vatican City. My Spy: The Eternal City stars Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman in the lead roles with Anna Farris, Kristen Schaal, Flula Borg, Ken Jeong, Billy Barratt, Taeho K, Lara Babalola, and Craig Robinson starring in supporting roles. If you loved the action, comedy, and explosions in My Spy: The Eternal City here are some similar movies you could watch next.

He may not be fighting in the ring anymore, but Dave Bautista still has some moves in his back pocket.

The WWE alum confirmed that he snuck his signature Bautista Bomb into a fight scene in his new action comedy sequel My Spy: The Eternal City, which is now available to stream on Prime Video.

“I just wanted to put it in,” Bautista told ComicBook.com. “We were working on that fight scene and I was like, ‘Oh man this would be fun.’ And now, it’s kind of become my obsession. I’m trying to squeeze it into every film just because. It’s one of those Easter eggs. I think if I can get it into every film, I will. It’s just a nod to my career. A nod to the fans.”

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The hilarious Flula Borg spoke with MovieWeb's Julian Roman about his devilishly villainous turn in the new Prime Video sequel, My Spy The Eternal City. The Dave Bautista movie from director Peter Segal finds Flula as a ripped terrorist spoiling Bautista and Chloe Coleman's Italian vacation.

The eagerly awaited follow-up to 2020s action comedy, My Spy The Eternal City reunites a beloved cast led by Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman in a feel-good family adventure set in some of Europes most storied destinations. When Sophies (Coleman) high school choir is selected for an Italian tour culminating in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City, JJ (Bautista) sees this as an opportunity to bond with his new stepdaughter, so he volunteers to help chaperone the group through the Venetian canals, across Florences renowned bridges and into Romes most historic sites.

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Anna Faris would reprise her role as Cindy Campbell in the “Scary Movie” franchise, so long as a few conditions are met.

In an interview with People, Farris was asked what it would take for her to return to the franchise for a new installment, to which she emphatically replied, “Well, money!”

She went on to say that she’d “love to reprise her role” if she could star alongside her former “Scary Movie” co-star, Regina Hall, who played Brenda in the horror parody film series.

“I would love to work with Regina again. I just love her so much,” Faris said. “We would make each other giggle all day long. Regina Hall would be my answer. And money. But mostly all Regina!”

Faris and Hall starred in the first four installments of the spoof franchise. Despite their onscreen chemistry, neither Faris nor Hall appeared in 2013’s “Scary Movie 5,...

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Peter Segal spoke with MovieWeb's Julian Roman about making the first sequel to one of his own films with My Spy The Eternal City.

The eagerly awaited follow-up to 2020s action comedy, My Spy The Eternal City reunites a beloved cast led by Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman in a feel-good family adventure set in some of Europes most storied destinations. When Sophies (Coleman) high school choir is selected for an Italian tour culminating in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City, JJ (Bautista) sees this as an opportunity to bond with his new stepdaughter, so he volunteers to help chaperone the group through the Venetian canals, across Florences renowned bridges and into Romes most historic sites. Instead he finds that he and Sophie have become unwitting pawns in a terrorist plot that could end the world as we know it.

My Spy was nothing short of a revelation when it came out, picking up a big audience, and seeing really impressive viewing figures and receipts. So needless to say, a sequel has been created, and to mark the release we spoke to some of the leading talent involved.

Below you can watch our interviews with lead actress Chloe Coleman, as well as the brilliant Anna Faris and the director Pete Segal. Between them we discuss working with Dave Bautista, the strength of the ensemble and the popularity of the first movie. While we also discuss shooting in Italy, the catering – and memorable school trips. Watch all three interviews in their entirety below.

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JJ, a veteran CIA agent, reunites with his protégé Sophie, in order to prevent a catastrophic nuclear scheme aimed at the Vatican, which disrupts a high school choir trip to Italy.

JJ and Sophie reunite in My Spy: The Eternal City, showcasing a new dynamic as Sophie grows up and JJ grapples with being a stepdad. Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman shine in the action-packed sequel, with Coleman taking on more stunts and Bautista exploring a new role. Bautista discusses his DC Universe dreams, revealing his desire to work with director James Gunn again in a major role.

JJ and Sophie return for an all-new action-packed espionage adventure in My Spy: The Eternal City. JJ is adjusting to being a step-father as his young protg grows up and her interest in being a spy wanes. Having moved to a desk job, the seasoned CIA operative is focused on family. However, everything changes when JJ decides to chaperon Sophie's school trip to Italy and the pair are thrown into a deadly scheme targeting the Vatican.

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Get ready for another international, high-adrenaline spy adventure with Sophie and J.J. in My Spy: The Eternal City. An all-new sequel to the 2020 spy comedy film My Spy, the latest action-comedy film follows CIA agent J.J., who teams up with his protg (and now stepdaughter) Sophie, to accompany her on her school trip to Italy, where they get involved in preventing a catastrophic nuclear attack aimed at the Vatican. My Spy: The Eternal City is directed by Peter Segal, a filmmaker-actor best known for making films like Anger Management, 50 First Dates, and Get Smart, and who also directed the first film.

Plot: When Sophie’s high school choir is selected for an Italian tour culminating in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City, JJ sees this as an opportunity to bond with his new stepdaughter, so he volunteers to help chaperone the group through the Venetian canals, across Florence’s renowned bridges and into Rome’s most historic sites. Instead he finds that he and Sophie have become unwitting pawns in a terrorist plot that could end the world as we know it.

Review: My Spy originally debuted at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic after being pulled from release in August 2019. With mediocre reviews, the Dave Bautista-led action-comedy was solid family entertainment when audiences sorely needed new things to watch. Four years later, Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman have reunited for a sequel that is bigger and better than the original but still nowhere near as good as it should be.

The James Bond jetpack sequence in “Thunderball” (1965) was a cheesy-awesome thing that was like, “Whoa! The future will be jetpacks!” “My Spy the Eternal City” opens like a Bond film, or maybe a movie whose goal is to make the “Kingsman” series look weighty. Dave Bautista’s JJ, a former Special Forces soldier turned CIA operative, is on a private plane, where he’s playing bodyguard to a teen idol named Ryan (Bill Barratt). Out of the blue, he’s attacked by the flight attendant. As they go at each other with sharp objects, a helmeted figure zips through the sky in a jetpack, placing a bomb on one of the plane’s windows and blowing a hole in its side; everyone comes tumbling out, and a plunging-to-the-earth scuffle ensues.

The hook? The jetpack flier is Sophie (Chloe Coleman), a 14-year-old spy. While falling through the air and rescuing JJ,...

My Spy: The Eternal City gets edgier and naughty in a serviceable sequel with a legitimate whopper reveal. The original cast returns on an Italian mission that pits Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman against a mysterious nuclear terrorist. But the dynamic duo faces an equally formidable opponent, adolescence, which threatens their cherished bond. Teenage girls go boy crazy, demand their space, and don't want to be lectured by lame parents. Being an elite spy just isn't as cool when hormones are raging for a dreamy classmate with an impressive high falsetto.

Five years later, JJ (Bautista) has embraced living with Sophie (Coleman) and Kate (Parisa Fitz-Henley) in domestic bliss. He's happy as a CIA desk analyst, much to the consternation of his tech support partner, Bobbi (Kristen Schaal), and their boss, David Kim (Ken Jeong). He wants his best operative kicking butt in the field, not baking sugar-free scones. Bobbi...

Decorated filmmaker Pete Segal is no stranger to comedies or sequels, but My Spy The Eternal City is far from his best of either. Writers Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber (alongside Segal) uphold the calcified pillars of Hollywood sequels, but their continuation hardly presents like an upgrade. What was once an undercover romantic comedy about a peewee spy in training and her hulking protector is now a generic espionage comedy filled with exhausting stereotypes. The cast welcomes tantalizing additions, the film relocates overseas, and theres a stronger sense of danger which would mean something with tighter execution. Yet My Spy The Eternal City deceptively lacks ambition despite European cityscapes and recognizable celebrity faces, failing to reassure that Prime Videos My Spy has franchise legs.

My Spy The Eternal City Image: Amazon Given how nebulous the notion of a “hit film” is when it comes to streaming releases, particularly for releases from the barren year of 2020, it’s hard to think of a reason to sequelize My Spy. The film was originally intended for a...

If most sequels tend to feel like hastily rewritten versions of the original, why can’t the same rules apply to reviews of said sequels? In preparation for viewing and critiquing Peter Segal’s “My Spy the Eternal City,” this critic returned to her own review of the first film, the spring 2020 streaming hit “My Spy.” Within that review: a number of ideas, thoughts, and opinions that could easily transfer over to this first sequel, with minimal edits.

For instance, in “My Spy,” star Dave “Bautista and a genuinely cute kid co-star can’t enliven this predictable and humorless entry into a micro-genre long due for a refresher.” Still true. Co-star Chloe Coleman and “Bautista are wonderful together — appealing, warm, and well-matched — but ‘My Spy’ just can’t capitalize on that chemistry.” We did ask for it. The plot? The “only clear plot points being the ones already done to...

Peter Segal’s completely disposable 2020 action comedy My Spy was an entry into the microgenre featuring a strongman action star playing bodyguard to an irascible child. The film’s sequel, My Spy the Eternal City, embraces the equally hoary clichés of comedies revolving around stepparents, with Dave Bautista’s C.I.A. operative JJ adjusting to domesticity with the now-teenaged Sophie (Chloe Coleman) and her mother, Kate (Parisa Fitz-Henley), while struggling to relate to the girl as a parent and not merely a protector.

Naturally, JJ’s attempt to live a simpler life doesn’t last long, and when he elects to be a chaperone for Sophie’s choir on a trip to Italy, he finds himself embroiled in a convoluted scheme involving a terrorist plot after one of Sophie’s classmates, Collin (Taeho K)—who just so happens to be the son of JJ’s C.I.A. boss,...

Take a look at more footage from the new action comedy sequel, “My Spy The Eternal City”, directed by Peter Segal, starring Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman, streaming July 18, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video:

“…when ‘Sophie’ finds out her high school choir is selected for an Italian tour culminating in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City…

“…, ‘JJ’ sees this as an opportunity to bond with his new stepdaughter, so volunteering to help chaperone the group through the Venetian canals, across Florence’s renowned bridges and into Rome’s most historic sites.

“Instead he finds that he and Sophie have become unwitting pawns in a terrorist plot that could end the world as we know it…”

Cast also includes Kristen Schaal, Flula Borg, Craig Robinson, Billy Barratt, Taeho K, Anna Faris, and Ken Jeong.

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Grudge Match fulfills a 33-year-old movie dream for viewers, pitting Stallone against De Niro in a final boxing match-up. Despite mixed reviews, Grudge Match is worth watching for fans of Stallone, De Niro, and boxing movies at large. Stallone and De Niro's best team-up is in the 1997 film Cop Land, but Grudge Match showcases their iconic boxing chops.

Grudge Match, an under-the-radar sports-comedy film featuring Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro, weirdly pays off a 33-year-old movie dream for viewers. Directed by Peter Segal (Tommy Boy), Grudge Match centers on two aging boxers, Henry "Razor" Sharp (Stallone) and Billy "The Kid" McDonnen (De Niro), who step into the ring for a final match-up. Back in their glory days, the Pittsburgh-based boxers became storied rivals after a couple of fights. Kid and Razor each lost one fight during their long careers to each other.

With their rivalry tied one-to-one, Kid wants...

Take a look at more footage from the new action comedy sequel, “My Spy The Eternal City”, directed by Peter Segal, starring Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman, streaming July 18, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video:

“…when ‘Sophie’ finds out her high school choir is selected for an Italian tour culminating in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City, ‘JJ’ sees this as an opportunity to bond with his new stepdaughter, so volunteering to help chaperone the group through the Venetian canals, across Florence’s renowned bridges and into Rome’s most historic sites.

“Instead he finds that he and Sophie have become unwitting pawns in a terrorist plot that could end the world as we know it…”

Cast also includes Kristen Schaal, Flula Borg, Craig Robinson, Billy Barratt, Taeho K, Anna Faris, and Ken Jeong.

Click the images to enlarge…...

8 Best New Shows And Films Releasing On Prime Video In July 2024(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The month of July looks pretty good for Prime Video subscribers, as an exciting array of new shows and films is being added to the streaming platform’s catalog. From comedy to drama and from action to thriller, the platform has something to offer from almost every genre.

Moreover, the likes of Emma Roberts and Henry Cavill will be seen in some highly-anticipated projects. Now, without any further ado, let’s take a look at the best shows and films being released on Amazon Prime Video in July 2024.

1. Space Cadet

Release Date: July 4th

Your Independence Day plans are sorted as the Emma Roberts-starrer comedy film Space Cadet arrives on Prime Video on July 4th. The film tells the story of a party girl, Rex, who dreams of going to space and gets enlisted into a...

The 2005 remake of The Longest Yard boasts a star-studded cast with notable comedians, veteran actors, football players, and wrestlers. Some of the big names included are Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, Nelly, James Cromwell, William Fichtner, and more, providing laughs and sports elements. Director Peter Segal collaborates with Adam Sandler to bring together a unique collection of stars that adds to the fun and enjoyment of the film.

2005's The Longest Yard cast is led by Adam Sandler but he also assembled a very interesting ensemble to back him up. Directed by Peter Segal, the sports comedy is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name. Revolving around a washed-out quarterback serving time in prison, he gets a chance at redemption as he assembles a football team of fellow inmates to play against the guards. While the remake falls short of the original, the 2005 version of The Longest Yard still...

Exclusive: On the heels of box office success for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Canadian actor Alexander Ludwig has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas.

Grossing over $223M worldwide since its June 7 premiere, the fourth installment of buddy cop action franchise Bad Boys has Ludwig sharing the screen with Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens and more. In the film directed by Adil & Bilall, he reprises his role of Dorn, tech expert for Advanced Miami Metro Operations, who’s now dating Hudgens’ Kelly. He previously played the part in Bad Boys for Life, released in 2020.

Also recently seen starring opposite Stephen Amell In Starz’s Peter Segal-directed wrestling series Heels, Ludwig was last year seen starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Guy Ritchie’s acclaimed war drama The Covenant. Other notable film credits for the actor include STX’s National Champions, The Hunger Games, Lone Survivor, Race to Witch Mountain,...

The Fall Guy has sparked interest in action, comedy, & romance genres, leaving audiences eager for sequels or similar projects. Director David Leitch's background as a stuntperson shines through in the film, delivering top-notch stunts & action-comedy fusion. Movies like Get Smart, The Nice Guys, & Atomic Blonde share themes with The Fall Guy, offering a mix of charm, action, & adventure.

As one of the best action films of the year, The Fall Guy has piqued audience interest in terms of the best movies like it in the action, comedy, and romance genres. Starring Ryan Gosling as Colt, the stuntperson, and Emily Blunt as Jody, the movie director, the film follows their romance as well as the unbelievable adventure they have to embark on to save the film they're working on. Audiences have high hopes that there will be a sequel to the hit film, but until then, projects with similar themes,...

The follow-up to 2020’s action comedy, My Spy, My Spy: The Eternal City, reunites Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman in a feel-good family adventure set in some of Europe’s most storied destinations.

When Sophie’s (Coleman) high school choir is selected for an Italian tour culminating in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City, JJ (Bautista) sees this as an opportunity to bond with his new stepdaughter, so he volunteers to help chaperone the group through the Venetian canals, across Florence’s renowned bridges and into Rome’s most historic sites. Instead, he finds that he and Sophie have become unwitting pawns in a terrorist plot that could end the world as we know it.

Directed by Pete Segal and featuring returning stars Ken Jeong and Kristen Schaal, who are joined by Anna Faris, Craig Robinson and Flula Borg, My Spy: The Eternal City will premiere globally on Amazon Prime on July 18th.

Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman are back in My Spy: The Eternal City, and here’s the trailer for the film.

My Spy was a fun family comedy that landed on Amazon Prime in 2020 after being delayed by the events of that year. It also made the cover of one of our junior magazines too. It was the third most watched streaming film of the year after Hamilton on Disney+ and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm on Prime Video.

Following in the footsteps of similar ‘tough guy action star does a family comedy’ – a surprisingly crowded subgenre with the likes of Vin Diesel in The Pacifier, Jackie Chan in The Spy Next Door and Hulk Hogan in Mr Nanny – My Spy followed Dave Bautista as CIA operative JJ, who is assigned to keep watch on a family and is soon discovered by their precocious nine year old daughter, Sophie, played by Chloe Coleman.