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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...

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Overcompensating is a teen comedy-drama series created by Benito Skinner. The Prime Video series follows Benny, a closeted former high school football star, as he arrives in college and befriends an outsider in an attempt to fit in. Overcompensating stars Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam Dimarco, and Rish Shah. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, touching drama, and compelling characters in Overcompensating, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Love, Victor is a teen romantic comedy-drama series created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. Based on the young adult 2015 novel of the same name by Becky Albertalli, the Hulu series is set in the world of 2018 film Love, Simon and it follows Victor, a teen gay boy as he transfers to a new high school and...

Sometimes, you just need to sit down and watch something that will make you feel good. The world is stressful, and you deserve it.

In the world of streaming though, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to watch and where to find it. So, we’re here to try and take some of that burden off of you. For now, we’re going to stick to just one streamer you might be mindlessly scrolling through: Netflix.

Below, you can find seven movies that always lift our spirits, and hopefully help you decide what to watch today.

“Big Daddy” 1. Big Daddy (1999)

Adam Sandler has plenty of early gems to choose from, but we’ll always go back to “Big Daddy.” It’s the perfect blend of comedy and heartwarming story, and doesn’t get overly reliant on cheap jokes. Plus, who can resist the cuteness of baby Sprouse twins?...

The iconic San Francisco-based LGBTQ+ festival Frameline is ready to celebrate a half-century… almost. IndieWire can unveil the highly-anticipated lineup for the 49th annual Frameline festival, which is the largest and longest-running queer film festival in the world.

The 2025 festival will open with Sophie Hyde’s “Jimpa” starring Olivia Colman, and close with James Sweeney’s “Twinless.” The festival will take place June 18 to 28, and feature nearly 150 films from 40 countries. Highlights include a special screening at Kqed of Daniel Junge and Sam Pollard’s “I Was Born This Way” documentary about activist Archbishop Carl Bean, who sang the titular gay anthem and founded both the Minority AIDS Project and the world’s first LGBTQ+ church for people of color. Lady Gaga, Questlove, Dionne Warwick, and Billy Porter appear in the film. “Heightened Scrutiny,” which was part of the Frameline Completion Fund, will also screen; the documentary feature centers on ACLU...

The culinary dramedy The Bear has been a major hit since its release in 2022. Unlike other shows, the series hasn't kept fans waited and consistently released new seasons every year.

Despite its star-studded cast, which has gone on to star in major productions, The Bear Season 4 will be released one year after Season 4. The showrunner recently spilled the release date as June 15 at the Thunderbolts* Los Angeles red carpet premiere, however, the actual release date is slightly different. Per Variety, FX confirmed The Bear Season 4 will premiere on June 25 on Hulu.

The new season will premiere almost exactly one year after the previous installment. Season 3 was released in full on June 26, 2024. Now, Season 4 will follow in Season 3's footsteps almost on the same date, with a release on June 25. Similar to the previous season, Season 4 will also release all 10 episodes on Hulu at 5 pm Pt/ 8 pm Et.

Luckily for international The Bear fans,...

What Do We Know About season 4 of The Bear? More thank you may think. The FX on Hulu series debuted in 2022 and instantly became one of the most acclaimed television shows. With the third season dropping earlier this year, we have many questions and confidence that we know a lot of what is to come. With Season Four now confirmed to drop all ten episodes on Hulu on June 25th, here’s everything we know about the new season!

Season Four will pick up from the Season Three cliffhanger finale.

After two seasons building towards the opening of the titular restaurant, the third season slowed things down to focus on the main characters dealing with the anxiety of first reviews for their establishment. Sydney (Ayo Edibiri) has an intriguing offer to leave the restaurant and branch out. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) has yet to reply to his ex-wife’s wedding invitation.

FX has unveiled the release dates for “The Bear” Season 4, Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth,” as well as the drama series “The Lowdown” starring Ethan Hawke.

Season 4 of the Emmy-winning culinary dramedy “The Bear” hits Hulu June 25, with all 10 episodes available at 5 p.m. Pt/8 p.m. Et. Season 4 will also be available at the same time internationally on Disney+.

All 10 episodes of Season 3 of “The Bear” dropped on Hulu on June 26, 2024. It followed Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy Berzatto after he reopened his restaurant The Beef into the fine dining establishment The Bear. Finally fed up with Carmy’s kitchen’s dysfunction, Ayo Edebiri’s Sydney also debates leaving The Bear behind and joining a new restaurant.

“The Bear” cast includes Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie Jerimovich, Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks, Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina Marrero, Abby Elliott as Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto and Matty Matheson as Neil Fak. The...

Paddington In Peru Ott Release Update( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Fans of the Paddington movies can rejoice, as the third installment, Paddington in Peru, has a streaming platform where it will be available for free. Subscribers to that streaming network will be able to watch it in the comfort of their homes and as many times as they want. The film’s earliest release was in November last year in the United Kingdom, and in the United States, it was released in February 2025. Keep scrolling for more.

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The live-action animated movie is the third installment in the Paddington film series. It was directed by Dougal Wilson, while the previous two were by Paul King. Ben Whishaw is the voice of Paddington, with Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Olivia Colman, and Antonio Banderas in pivotal roles. The movie received excellent ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, and the critics gave it 93% on Tomatometer,...

The re-elected General Secretary of UK actors union Equity has returned to the possibility of strike action if negotiations with UK producer trade body Pact and the streamers collapse.

Speaking at the Equity conference over the weekend, Paul Fleming said the 50,000-strong union is “industrial action ready” as it bids to strike a deal featuring its “most ambitious claims for our TV and film agreements in a generation.”

Negotiations with Pact, which represents hundreds of production companies, have been rumbling on for months and months. Equity’s proposal is comprised of five demands: pay, secondary payments (aka compensation), AI, guidelines around self tapes and an end to special stipulations from the streamers.

“We’re not changing our approach or our demands,” said Fleming at the conference in Derry, Northern Ireland. “The message is simple: we have put in the most ambitious claims for our TV and film agreements in a generation.

The world just saw Lewis Pullman crush it as Robert Reynolds, aka Sentry, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s recent installment, Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers). Lewis is no stranger to the spotlight, being the son of acting legend Bill Pullman. However, he has made his own path with his performances in indie gems and blockbuster hits.

He started his career with short films, Westerns, and horrors, and one thing that can be said about his filmography is that the actor has got range. Lewis has brought a sort of quiet charisma and intensity to most of his roles, and if you have liked the way he portrayed Bob/Sentry/Void in Thunderbolts*, here are 10 of his movies that also deserve your attention.

‘Salem’s Lot (2024)

Salem’s Lot is the movie adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel. Lewis Pullman stars as a writer named Ben Mears who returns to his hometown...

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

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

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

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

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

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Paul W. Fleming has been elected for a second term as the general secretary of UK actors’ union Equity after securing support from the likes of Olivia Colman, Judi Dench, and Simon Pegg.

Fleming ran against Riky Ash, a stunt professional, and secured an 81% share of the vote. He will serve another five-year term, meaning he will lead the union until 2030.

Fleming said: “It’s an overwhelming honour to be re-elected as General Secretary of Equity. There’s no union which fights harder than ours, and to win the support of our Council, activists, and now the whole membership for a second time is incredibly humbling.”

He added: “Our union will meet the challenges facing Equity members – from Artificial Intelligence, and dignity at work, to pay, protecting venues and modern working practices.”

Fleming, who was first elected general secretary in 2020, garnered support from some of Britain’s finest actors. Naomie Harris,...

Yorgos Lanthimos has had an interesting creative partnership with actor Emma Stone so far. Ever since the 2018 film The Favourite, which also starred Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz, Lanthimos has featured Stone in a significant role in every movie he has made since. One of their more recent collaborations earned Stone an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in 2023's Poor Things, with the movie also receiving critical acclaim and numerous other award nominations. Now, the next intriguing collaboration from Lanthimos and Stone has finally set a release date.

In a press release from Focus Features, the production company announced that Bugonia, the next film from Yorgos Lanthimos, will have a special engagement in theaters on October 24, followed by a wide release on October 31. The announcement also came with the news that Bugonia was filmed in VistaVision, the same format used for Brady Corbet's 2024 film,...

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

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

Incoming Harry Potter actor John Lithgow says he wasn't prepared for the backlash he received after joining the cast of HBO's new series, and that he's "curious" to have a conversation with J.K. Rowling about it all. Lithgow has been tapped to play Albus Dumbledore in the fresh adaptation of Rowling's novels, which is set to hit the small screen next year. The series is drawing the ire of many in a way the films never did, thanks to Rowling's outspoken views on the transgender community, which date as far back as 2020.

Speaking with The Times of London about his portrayal of antisemitic children's author Roald Dahl in the stage play, Giant, the subject of Harry Potter inevitably came up. How could it not? Lithgow's appearance in the project has been garnering a ton of attention because, as he put it, it's probably "the last major role" he'll ever play.

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

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

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

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

Netflix is bringing another classic novel adaptation to the screen. Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence, which was previously filmed by Martin Scorsese in 1993, is being adapted into a miniseries at the streamer. The news comes on the heels, coincidentally, of Miramax announcing plans to produce a series adaptation of Gangs of New York, another Scorsese film that, like The Age of Innocence, also starred Daniel Day-Lewis.

Netflix has tapped British screenwriter Emma Frost, a veteran of Shameless, The Spanish Princess, and The Man in the High Castle, to showrun the series. Frost is not to be confused with the Marvel Comics character of the same name, although she did write for The White Queen. It will attempt to stay true to the novel's original themes, while also bringing the novel to a new, younger audience. The series is the latest in Netflix's attempts to mine the literary canon for content.

The Best Drama Actress Emmy race could be one for the ages this year. Kathy Bates would become the category's oldest winner at 77 if she prevails for Matlock, but one the other end of the spectrum, Bella Ramsey would be the youngest winner with a victory for The Last of Us.

Ramsey, who'd also be the first non-binary performer to win an Emmy, will be 11 days shy of their 22nd birthday at the time of Emmy ceremony on Sept. 14. They would dethrone Zendaya, who was 24 when she won her first of two trophies for Euphoria in 2020. Ramsey could've set this record on their first nomination for the HBO drama at 20 at the delayed 2023 ceremony, but they lost to Sarah Snook (Succession).

Recent trends favor Ramsey to make history more so than Bates. Zendaya broke the record just a year after Jodie Comer set it with her Best Drama Actress win...

'Heartstopper' will end with a film.The beloved series has ran on Netflix for three seasons but the streaming service have confirmed there won't be a fourth series as instead the story will conclude in a feature-length movie.Netflix posted on X: “‘Heartstopper’ will return, bigger than ever. A ‘Heartstopper’ movie, our final chapter based on Alice Oseman’s upcoming volume six, is coming!!!”Kit Connor and Joe Locke will return as Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring respectively, and also serve as executive producers, while 'Heartstopper' creator Alice Oseman has written the script for 'Still Alice' helmer Wash Westmoreland to direct from.Alice said in a statement: “I am completely overjoyed that we will get to tell the end of the ‘Heartstopper’ story.“I’m so grateful to everyone who has worked hard to make this possible and to the incredible fans of Heartstopper for your patience and passion.

Will Sharpe and Ayo Edebiri are set to unite in the new rom-com series “Prodigies” for Apple TV+.

Sharpe, who made a major splash with “The White Lotus” and was recently seen taking Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin on a tour of Poland in “A Real Pain,” created the seven-episode comedy and will write and direct. Sister, the BAFTA-winning production company behind “Black Doves,” is producing. Edebiri, who has won a Golden Globe, two SAG Awards and an Emmy for her performance on “The Bear,” will also serve as an exec producer alongside Sharpe.

Described in the synopsis as an “unusual take” on a classic romantic comedy, “Prodigies” is set to explore the universal complexities of long-term relationships through the lens of a very unique couple. The story follows Didi (Edebiri) and Ren (Sharpe), two ex-child prodigies who have been together since they were children and, now in their early 30s,...

Netflix has today (on the third anniversary of the launch of season one) announced that Heartstopper will return for one final feature film. After three seasons of the fan-favorite series, the much-anticipated final instalment will conclude the story of Nick, Charlie and their friends, with the narrative based around the yet unreleased volume six of Alice Oseman’s graphic novels. Wash Westmoreland joins the series as director, with lead actors Kit Connor and Joe Locke also serving as executive producers. Production will commence in summer 2025.

The synopsis of the film finale reads,

“Nick and Charlie are inseparable, but with Nick preparing to leave for university and Charlie finding new independence at school, the reality of a long-distance relationship begins to weigh on them. Doubts take hold, and their relationship faces its biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the...

Kit Connor and Joe Locke will bring their hit Netflix series Heartstopper to a close with a big movie finale that’s set to go into production this summer.

The coming-of-age queer romance — based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel series of the same name — has enjoyed a successful three-season run, developing both a devoted fanbase and earning strong reviews from critics. The Heartstopper movie will conclude the story of Nick (Connor), Charlie (Locke), and their friends, with a story based on Oseman’s own sixth and final volume of the graphic novel series.

Searchlight Pictures said on Monday that principal photography has begun in Toronto on dark comedy horror Ready Or Not: Here I Come starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood.

Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett reprise their co-director roles and Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy return as co-writers, alongside producers Tripp Vinson, James Vanderbilt, Bradley J. Fischer, and William Sherak.

Samara Weaving reprises her role as Grace, and the cast includes Kathryn Newton, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, and David Cronenberg.

Executive producers are Chad Villella, Tara Farney, Greg Denny, Guy Busick, R. Christopher Murphy, Samara Weaving,...

After the success of two films following Paddington the Bear’s adventures into the bustling city of London, the third installment of the franchise, Paddington in Peru, takes the beloved character back to his roots. This time, Paddington journeys to his homeland in search of his Aunt Lucy, only to find himself swept up in an unexpected adventure.

While the film received positive reviews and has still performed fairly well at the box office, some viewers couldn’t help but feel that it lacked the distinct British charm that made the first two films so memorable.

Paddington in Peru lacks the British charm that fans loved

There’s a gentle magic to Paddington’s first two films that goes far beyond the marmalade sandwiches and the cute CGI bear. It’s in the cobbled streets of London, the cozy interiors of Windsor Gardens, and the quaint charm of the British neighbors who,...

Una nueva versión del clásico de 1989 ‘La Guerra de los Rose’. © 20th Century Studios

Ya está aquí el primer tráiler de la película The Roses, dirigida por Jay Roach y escrita por Tony McNamara.

Esta reinterpretación del clásico clásico de 1989 La guerra de los Rose, la novela de Warren Adler, nos presenta a Ivy (Olivia Colman) y Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch), una pareja aparentemente perfecta: carreras de éxito, un matrimonio feliz y unos hijos estupendos. Pero tras la fachada de su supuesta vida ideal, se avecina una tormenta: la carrera de Theo se desploma, mientras que las ambiciones de Ivy despegan, lo que desencadena una caja de Pandora de competitividad y resentimiento ocultos.

La película está protagonizada por Olivia Colman y Benedict Cumberbatch. Completan el reparto Andy Samberg (Lee Miller), Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow (The Great), Sunita Mani (Government Cheese), Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie), Jamie Demetriou (Fleabag), Zoë Chao (Canina) y Kate McKinnon...

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

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

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

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

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

El gigante de streaming ya ha encontrado a su Sr Darcy, su Elizabeth Bennet y su Sra Bennet. © Universal Pictures

La próxima adaptación de Orgullo y prejuicio de Netflix confirma a su trío protagonista: Jack Lowden será el nuevo señor Darcy, Emma Corrin dará vida a Elizabeth Bennet y Olivia Colman encarnará a la señora Bennet.

La miniserie, compuesta por seis episodios, estará escrita por Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) y dirigida por Euros Lyn (Heartstopper). Desde la plataforma prometen una «adaptación fiel y clásica de la novela» de Jane Austen de 1813, que, aseguran, «inspirará a una nueva generación a enamorarse de Austen por primera vez».

Como muchos ya sabrán, en Orgullo y prejuicio la señora Bennet ha criado a sus cinco hijas con el único deseo de encontrar marido. La llegada al vecindario de Charles Bingley, un joven rico y soltero, despierta el interés de las hermanas...

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult classic romance film, “Pride & Prejudice” will return to theaters nationwide.

Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet and Mathew Macfadyen’s Mr. Darcy are set to captivate audiences new and old with their torrid love affair nearly two decades since their film adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1813 novel.

Focus Features is re-releasing the Academy Award-nominated film in theaters nationwide for a limited engagement, beginning Friday, April 18.

Last week Netflix announced an Emma Corrin-led “Pride & Prejudice” limited series. The six-part adaptation was written by novelist Dolly Alderton directed by “Heartstopper”‘s Euros Lyn. Olivia Colman will play Mrs. Bennet and Jack Lowden will star opposite Corrin as Mr. Darcy.

For more on how to watch the 2005 “Pride & Prejudice” re-release, keep reading.

Where will it be in theaters?

You can find showtimes and tickets near you on the Focus Features website...

Following the film’s Sundance Film Festival premiere, Jimpa will kick off the two largest LGBTQ film festivals in the country.

New York City’s fifth annual NewFest Pride and Frameline49, the 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, have teamed this Pride season to set the Sophie Hyde-helmed film as their respective opening-night screenings.

“It’s an honour to screen Jimpa as the opening-night film of both NewFest Pride and Frameline after our premiere at Sundance at the start of the year,” said Hyde in a statement. “Jimpa was made with a community of creative collaborators, an incredible cast and crew of queer people and allies, from The Netherlands, US, UK, Finland and Australia. The stories we tell help us work out who we want to be, and this one is filled with joy, a celebration of queerness told with warmth, humour and love. Now more than ever...

Sophie Hyde’s “Jimpa,” starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, will serve as the opening night screening for NewFest Pride 2025 and Frameline49. The feature will open NewFest on May 29 and Frameline49 on June 18. “Jimpa” made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

The film follows filmmaker Hannah (Colman) who takes her trans nonbinary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) to Amsterdam to visit their gay grandfather “Jimpa” (John Lithgow). When Frances decides they want to stay with Jimpa for a year abroad, Hannah is forced to “consider her beliefs about parenting and finally confront old stories about the past.”

“It’s an honour to screen ‘Jimpa’ as the opening night film of both NewFest Pride and Frameline after our premiere at Sundance at the start of the year,” said Hyde. “’Jimpa’ was made with a community of creative collaborators, an incredible cast and crew of queer people and allies,...

Sony Pictures has launched a new official trailer for Danny Boyle’s ’28 Years Later.’

A terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

Directed by Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite. The cast includes Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams and Ralph Fiennes.

Also in trailers – Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch...

Marvel Studios has debuted the full official trailer for the highly anticipated ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.’

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, the movie introduces Marvel’s First Family — Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

Directed by Matt Shakman, the cast also includes Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles.

Also in trailers – Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch star...

Let’s be real – Olivia Colman is absolutely killing it in Hollywood these days. From her tear-jerking performances in dramas to her pitch-perfect comedy timing, she’s proven herself to be one of the most versatile actresses of our generation.

With an Oscar for The Favourite, critical acclaim for The Crown, and countless other remarkable roles under her belt, Colman has captured hearts worldwide. But here’s the thing – behind that familiar face we’ve grown to love on screen, there’s a whole world of fascinating quirks and stories that most fans have never heard about.

Ready to discover the real Olivia Colman? Let’s dive into these 10 surprising facts that will make you appreciate this extraordinary talent even more.

1. She almost became a teacher

Can you imagine Olivia Colman standing in front of a classroom full of children instead of commanding attention on movie sets? It almost happened!

Upcoming comedy The Roses, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch as a warring couple, arrives in August. Have a trailer:

On paper, everything about Searchlight’s upcoming remake of the 1989 dark comedy, The War Of The Roses looks to be in order. You get Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch as the unhappy couple, delivering withering put-downs in a steadily escalating conflict that gets rather out of hand.

Plus, it has Jay Roach at the helm, a filmmaker who knows how to craft a big studio comedy, not to mention a script from Poor Things and The Favourite writer Tony McNamara. This doesn’t look like it will have the frisson of the Danny DeVito film that starred Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, though. The original War Of The Roses was a continuation of the chemistry the duo perfected in 1984’s Romancing The Stone and the following year’s sequel, The Jewel Of The Nile.

Two-time Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch and Oscar winner Olivia Colman engage in an escalating feud as their marriage falls apart in the trailer for The Roses. And if you watch the trailer and think the setup feels familiar, it’s because The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 film The War of the Roses starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner and based on the novel of the same name.

Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon also star.

“Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids,” reads Searchlight Pictures’ synopsis. “But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.”

The Roses opens in theaters...

Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice is a classic that has resonated with endless hearts since its inception in 1813. This timeless tale explores themes of love, wit, and society’s restrictions, enchanting readers with iconic moments. The 2005 film adaptation, directed by Joe Wright, beautifully brought this classic Regency romance to life.

With lush visuals and swoon-worthy chemistry between Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen’s Darcy, the moments linger long after the credits roll. Among these is a fleeting, unspoken gesture that has become a cinematic legend: Darcy’s hand flex, a pulse-quickening beat of restrained passion that has sparked memes, fan fervor, and endless rewatches.

Pride & Prejudice director Joe Wright on the famous “Hand Flex” moment Pride & Prejudice “Hnad Flex’ scene/ Credits: Universal Pictures

As a fan, who could forget the heart-melting moment when Mr. Darcy bids farewell to Elizabeth in a classic romantic style? One...

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Lindsay Lohan to star in Hulu drama from This Is Us showrunners

Lindsay Lohan, the once-embattled Mean Girls star, is continuing her comeback with her first starring TV role. She'll star in and executive-produce Count My Lies, a Hulu drama series from former This Is Us showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger based on a novel by Sophie Stava. Lohan will play Violet, a woman with a seemingly perfect life and a lot of secrets. Here's the logline: “When compulsive liar Sloane Caraway fibs her way into a nanny position for the gorgeous and charismatic Violet and Jay Lockhart, it seems she’s finally landed her dream job. But little does Sloane know, she’s just entered a household brimming with secrets that are about to explode — with potentially catastrophic consequences for all.”

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch go to war in...

Days after the first images from The Roses were released, Searchlight Pictures has proceeded to unveil the first official trailer for the film. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, The Roses is a remake of the 1989 film The War of the Roses, which stars Michael Douglas and was directed by Danny DeVito, who also stars in the film. The story is based on the novel The War of the Roses by Warren Adler, and it follows a once-happy married couple who get into a competition to see who can drive the other out of the house faster. The first trailer for The Roses shows off the film’s breathtaking cinematography from director of photography Florian Hoffmeister. The film will be released in theaters on August 29, and you can check out the full trailer below.

Tony McNamara adapted the screenplay for the 2025 reimagining of The Roses, and Jay Roach was tapped to direct the film.

Benedict Cumberbatch is an actor known for playing all kinds of roles – geniuses (Sherlock), dragons (The Hobbit trilogy), time-bending doctors (Doctor Strange) and numerous dramatic leading roles. The one thing we don’t get to see him fully lean into very often? Comedy. That’s about to change with The Roses, in which he stars opposite Olivia Colman as a married couple having some pretty extreme relationship troubles. Watch the trailer below.

Cumberbatch and Colman are Theo and Ivy Rose, spouses living a seemingly perfect life with their kids in a beautiful house by the beach. But under the surface, jealousy and resentment starts bubbling up, with Theo’s career takes a downward turn just as Ivy’s is taking off. Cue a series of escalating jabs and retaliations at each other as they start to face their marital problems – including awkward exchanges over dinner, crabs in a bathtub, and gunshots in the kitchen.

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch are married folks from hell in “The Roses.” The feature is a remake of 1989 film “The War of the Roses,” which starred “Romancing the Stone” alums Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, with Danny DeVito directing. “The Roses” now is written by “The Favourite” and “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara, a reunion for “The Favourite” Academy Award winner Colman.

The official synopsis reads: “Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. ‘The Roses’ is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.”

Jay Roach directs and produces, along with fellow producers Michelle Graham,...

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play a married couple on the verge of entering the violent arena of divorce in the new trailer for The Roses, a “reimagining” of the novel and 1989 film The War of the Roses.

In the domestic black comedy directed by Meet the Parents’ Jay Roach, Cumberbatch and Colman’s marriage goes downhill when the former loses his job and the latter’s professional career as a chef takes off.

Thrust into a Mr. Mom role, the two constantly and comically bicker, with Cumberbatch admitting he...

Searchlight Pictures has slated Jay Roach’s new comedy The Roses for an August 29 release. Based on the novel by Warren Adler, the film boasts an all-star cast which includes Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. Now, the studio has given us a new look at the film with the first official trailer. The film also stars Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, Belinda Bromilow, and Kate McKinnon. Tony McNamara (Poor Things) wrote the script. Jay Roach, who directed the Austin Powers and Meet the Parents movies, helms this retelling.

The official synopsis for The Roses reads:

“Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.

"I just want the house... I built it." Searchlight Pictures has unveieled the first official trailer for relationship comedy The Roses, the latest comedy from filmmaker Jay Roach. Searchlight has this set for release at the end of August at the end of the summer coming up in a few more months. "All's fair when love is war." A tinderbox of competition and resentments hidden underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down and his (ex-)wife's career takes off. An updated take on the book "The War of the Roses" written by Warren Adler, which was already adapted before into 1989 comedy of the same name. The Roses features Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon. This trailer starts out all nice and peaceful, erupting into all-out divorce chaos by the end.

All’s fair when love is war. Searchlight Pictures has released the official trailer for The Roses, a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.

In The Roses, life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing—as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.

The film, which has not yet been rated by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), is scheduled to open in theaters on August 29, 2025.

Directed by Jay Roach, The Roses stars Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon.

Featuring a screenplay by Tony McNamara, the...

Disney has debuted the first trailer for the reimagining of the 1989 classic film ‘The War of the Roses,’ ‘The Roses.’

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.

Benedict Cumberbatch. Photo by Jaap Buitendijk, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved. Olivia Colman and Allison Janney. Photo by Jaap Buitendijk, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

Based on the novel by Warren Adler, Jay Roach directs a cast that also includes Andy Samberg, Academy Award® winner Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon. The screenplay is written by Academy Award® nominee Tony McNamara.

The trailer for The Roses is teasing Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman‘s marriage falling to pieces bit-by-bit.

Here’s the synopsis of the film: Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.

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Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao and Kate McKinnon also star in the film, due to hit theaters on August 29.

Watch the trailer below and see stills in the gallery below as well!

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play a picture-perfect married couple who descend into a bitter cat-and-dog divorce battle in the trailer for The Roses, director Jay Roach’s dark comedy.

Cumberbatch is Theo, whose career nosedives while Ivy (Colman) sees her ambitions take off just as their increasingly competitive and resentful marriage leads to a bracingly nasty divorce battle to divide up what they own.

“Things are getting a little hand,” a deadpanning Theo tells a menacingly angry Ivy at one point in the trailer, as she points a pistol in his direction.

Amid screaming matches and food fights, Theo and Ivy fight to the finish in the reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, which was based on the novel by Warren Adler and had Danny DeVito directing leads Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner.

The Roses is set to hit theaters on Aug. 29, 2025, with Roach directing...

A trailer has been released for the star-studded and highly anticipated film The Roses, from Searchlight Pictures. The film, releasing August 29, 2025, comes from director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara, and is an adaptation of the classic 1981 novel The War of the Roses by Warren Adler. The Rosesstars Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon. Check out the trailer below.

The synopsis for The Roses reads as follows:

"Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses,...

Searchlight Pictures is behind a new take on the 1989 romantic comedy “War of The Roses” as the studio has released a first-look trailer for “The Roses,” starring the duo of Olivia Colman (“The Favourite”) and Benedict Cumberbatch (“Power of The Dog”).

Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Andy Samberg, Sunita Mani, and Kate McKinnon are among the supporting cast.

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