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A great role can make a career... if there's a decent follow up. A good actor makes you believe they are the character, but sometimes, if they make you believe too well, it becomes impossible to see them as anyone else -- and that turned out to be the case for many of the actors on this list. A significant chunk of them have even been nominated for and sometimes even won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, only to find that the same energy couldn't be duplicated in other parts less perfectly tailored to their skills. Some struggled because of industrywide racial stereotypes limiting their opportunities, while others may have been limited in range to begin with and were incredibly lucky to find the one part that really worked.

A few of these "one-hit wonders" did not remain so forever and should serve as models of perseverance. Others...

As the format continues to gain traction, here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K Ultra HD disc releases in the UK.

Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.

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Warner Bros. classic coming-of-age adventure movie The Goonies has officially found a new streaming home, four decades after its theatrical release. The 1985 movie was produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who was the one responsible for creating the story.

The Goonies is currently available to stream for free on Tubi. The movie was led by a group of rising young stars, including Astin, Josh Brolin, Ke Huy Quan, and Corey Feldman. The story follows Mikey (Astin), who accidentally discovers a hidden map which he believes will lead them to the long-lost treasure of pirate One-Eyed Willy. In order to save their homes from getting foreclosed, Mikey, his older brother, and friends embark on a once-in-a-lifetime treasure hunt, which means avoiding booby traps and fending off an Italian criminal family.

The Goonies was directed by Superman filmmaker Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus, who would later be known for...

What Extreme Measure Did Keanu Reeves’ The Matrix Co-Star Take For His Role? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In 1999, The Matrix reshaped more than just reality. It reshaped bodies. While Keanu Reeves and the gang trained like martial arts machines, one of their co-stars took a more… surgical approach. Joe Pantoliano, who played the slippery Cypher, went under the knife to get in shape for the role. But the real twist: Warner Bros. never paid him back.

Pantoliano had worked with the studio before – Risky Business, The Goonies, U.S. Marshals – so he thought he had some goodwill built up. And when the Matrix team demanded he be in top-tier shape, he took them seriously. Very seriously. “They wanted me to be in the best shape of my life,” he told author Brian Raftery in Best. Movie. Year. Ever: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen (via Cheat Sheet). “No drinking, eating steamed vegetables,...

Florence Pugh pulls together an unlikely team of non-heroes in Marvel’s latest superhero romp. Here’s our Thunderbolts* review.

Tell me if this sounds familiar: a group of misunderstood loners with specific, often violent skills, team up to fight the forces of evil when they’re forced to save the world. It’s pretty much the plot to both cinematic variations of Suicide Squad and Marvel’s own Guardians Of The Galaxy trilogy. Heck, it applies to The Goonies and Armageddon as well if you really think about it.

It’s also the vague description of Thunderbolts*, Marvel’s latest attempt to become the cinematic superpower it once was. It finds Florence Pugh’s contract killer Yelena, still grieving the death of her sister, Black Widow. Yelena teams up with other, lesser-known Marvel villains-turned-heroes, including Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), John Walker (Wyatt Russell) and Red Guardian (David Harbour), to fight...

Bob Gale, the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of all threeBack to the Futuremovies, has once again declared that there's no chance for the sci-fi adventure franchise to get a modern sequel. Gale has been vocal in the past about where he stands with regard to a sequel, but now he's addressed other possibilities, such as spin-offs, and similarly struck them down with a decisive lightning bolt.

Per a report by Screen Crush, Gale attended the Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, where Back to the Future had its own "in-world experience." It was there that the writer addressed the chances for Back to the Future 4, and he actually gave a candid answer that should (hopefully) convince everyone not to ask him again:

"I don't know why they keep talking about that! I mean, do they think that if they say it enough times, we're going to actually do it?...

Tubi’s slate for May runs the gamut of sci-fi fare, beloved comedies and thrillers.

There’s “Interstellar” and the David Lynch version of “Dune,” as well as “But I’m a Cheerleader” starring two of the biggest television leads at the moment, Natasha Lyonne and Melanie Lynskey. Viewers can also find musical films like “The Wiz” and “Dreamgirls” and dramas like “The Eternal Daughter” and “C’mon C’mon.” Horror titles include “28 Weeks Later,” for those trying to catch up on the zombie trilogy before this year’s “28 Years Later,” and “Barbarian.”

Tubi additionally has three new original films in its catalogue this month.

Here are all the new titles coming to Tubi in May:

Tubi Original Romance

“Worth the Wait” is about several Asian American individuals whose lives intersect. (5/23)

Tubi Original Thrillers

“Rhythm & Blood” follows the romance between a pop star and the bodyguard she employs to protect her from a stalker’s threats.

When you think of Hollywood legends, Steven Spielberg isn’t just on the list—he Is the list. The three-time Oscar winner has been running the show for six decades, crafting stories that range from the deep end of sci-fi to gut-punch historical dramas (Schindler’s List still hits like a freight train). From the moment he unleashed the original summer blockbuster with Jaws to the heart-racing dino chaos of Jurassic Park, Spielberg practically wrote the rulebook on what makes a movie iconic.

With 23 Academy Award nominations, 3 wins, and a box office haul north of $10.7 billion, the guy’s not just a director—he’s a one-man cinematic universe. Whether it’s small, soul-stirring tales like The Color Purple or personal passion projects like The Fabelmans, Spielberg has proven time and again that there’s no genre he can’t conquer.

Or… is there?

Believe it or not, the king...

There’s something about treasure hunting movies that just hits differently. Maybe it’s the dusty maps, ancient traps, or the characters who clearly have no plan but still survive it all. These movies have it all, booby traps, secret caves, double-crossing sidekicks, and the occasional cursed artifact. Some go full Indiana Jones mode, while others mix in comedy, mystery, or even a little romance, because why not fall in love while dodging death?

The best ones make you feel like you’re right there, sneaking through jungles or deciphering clues on a centuries-old scroll. And let’s not forget the over-the-top villains who always monologue too long. Whether it’s gold, lost cities, or something weirdly glowing in a box, treasure movies serve drama, chaos, and adventure in one messy, glorious ride.

So, grab your (pretend) fedora and scroll through this list of the best treasure-hunting flicks to ever grace our screens.

Netflix has said his name three times, because Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is getting ready to cause havoc on the streaming service. But, just like making a deal with the titular trickster, there's a catch to the movie's new streaming home. Released in 2024, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was almost 40 years in the making for director Tim Burton and stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara. The film opened to decent reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), and a strong box-office performance ($451 million worldwide), but the juice has taken a surprising amount of time to get loose on streaming outside of Warner Bros.' own Max platform.

Per What's On Netflix, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has penned a contract to land on Netflix in May. According to the report, the sequel will arrive on the streamer in the US on May 6. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's Netflix release comes as part of the build up to Season 2 of Tim Burton and Netflix's hit series Wednesday.

Award-winning stunt designer Jonathan Eusebio’s directorial debut starring Oscar-winner Key Huy Quan will soon land a streaming home. Love Hurts, which hit theaters in February, will debut on Peacock on May 9.

The action-comedy stars Quan as Marvin Gable, a realtor with a violent past who, after living a quiet suburban life, teams up with his former partner in crime, Rose (Ariana DeBose), to exact revenge against his brother, a crime lord named Knuckles, played by Daniel Wu. Quan’s The Goonies co-star Sean Astin appears in Love Hurts as Cliff Cussick. The movie also stars Mustafa Shakir, Rhys Darby, and former NFL player Marshawn Lynch.

Quan Took a Page from Jamie Lee Curtis’ Playbook

Love Hurts marked the first leading-man role for Quan, who won an Oscar for his supporting turn in Everything Everywhere All at Once.The Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom actor revealed that his...

Memento tells the story of Leonard Shelby, a man trying to solve his wife’s murder while grappling with short-term memory loss after a violent home invasion. The attack left Leonard unable to form new memories, so he relied on tattoos, notes, and photos to track down the killer.

But here’s the twist: Leonard has already found his revenge. His condition, however, traps him in an endless cycle of forgetting and rediscovering, unknowingly creating a puzzle he can never escape.

Memento | Credit: Lionsgate Entertainment

Directed by Christopher Nolan, Memento stands out for its brilliant reverse storytelling, based on Jonathan Nolan’s short story. The film’s unique approach mirrors Leonard’s disoriented mindset, making it a must-watch thriller that still sparks endless debates. Curious about where the cast is today? Let’s find out!

Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby

Guy Pearce, who played Leonard Shelby in Memento, has had a fascinating career journey.

As The Gooniesmarks its 40th anniversary, the Richard Donner-directed film by writers Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg is heading to a new streaming home in May. The film, which stars Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, andKey Huy Quan, will drop on Max on May 1.

The Goonies follows a group of misfits from The Goondocks who set out on an adventure to find treasure after discovering an ancient map. In April, Warner Bros. confirmed that the film is getting a sequel. Pam Abdy, Chair/CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures said that a Goonies revival, as well as a new Gremlins film, are in development. "We're super excited about Amblin developing with Chris Columbus, new entries in the Gremlins and Goonies franchises," she said.

Rumors of a Goonies sequel had been circulating for years before the recent confirmation. In February, it was reported that...

2025 has been a relatively disappointing year for film thus far. Between big-budget disappointments like “Captain America: Brave New World” and underwhelming genre breakouts like “Death of a Unicorn” and “Opus,” it’s hard to feel like the first few months of the year will be anything but a miserable period of time to be a cinephile. Nonetheless, Ryan Coogler was finally given the freedom to make a completely original genre film with “Sinners,” and to no one’s surprise, managed to capture the popular culture zeitgeist with an inventive mix of action, scares, humor, and heart.

“Sinners” is in many ways the ideal cinematic experience. While there’s enough substance within Coogler’s social and historical commentary to appease those who seek a deeper experience, the film is also entertaining as a crowd pleaser, so it should still be entertaining for those who are only wanting to see action and suspense.

Steven Spielberg is a man who needs no introduction. With his career spanning six decades, his films' impact on the industry and in modern popular culture cannot be overstated. From the biggest blockbusters such as "Jaws" and "Jurassic Park" to the smaller character-driven films such as "The Color Purple" and most recently, "The Fabelmans," fewer filmmakers have accomplished his level of influence in so many genres of cinema. With 23 Oscar nominations and 3 wins, and a filmography that has grossed $10.7 billion at the global box office making him the highest-grossing film director of all-time, there is almost nothing he cannot accomplish.

In his decorated career, Steven Spielberg has also had his share of unrealized projects. One of those projects includes an adaptation of the sci-fi novel "Robopocalypse," which was to be written by "Cabin in the Woods" co-writer/director Drew Goddard and had Chris Hemsworth and Anne Hathaway attached to star.

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has finally given a definitive answer regarding the swirling rumors that she will retire from the Star Wars franchise at the end of this year. The Star Wars boss was in attendance at the ongoing Star Wars Celebration 2025, and revealed whether there’s any truth to the speculation that she will leave the direction of the franchise to someone else after more than a decade.

Asked about the rumors of her retirement during the ongoing celebrations, Kathleen Kennedy could not have been clearer when addressing whether there really is any truth to the rumors she will step down, as well as the further rumors that the likes of Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige will take over. She stated:

"I'm not retired. I'm not going anywhere."

Screen Rant’s Ash Crossan was in attendance, and followed up Kennedy’s statement by asking for the Star Wars boss to...

The talented cast of “The Pitt” includes a number of actors whose parents are also in the business. While Taylor Dearden and Fiona Dourif might, technically be considered “nepo babies,” they have more than proven themselves to be as hardworking as their emergency room characters in the hit drama on HBO’s Max.

Here is who’s related to who and where else you might have seen them before this. Some, like Dourif and Isa Briones, who plays Trinity Santos, have even acted alongside their famous family members.

Taylor Dearden

The 32-year-old actress, who plays resident Mel King on the series, is the daughter of “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston and actress Robin Dearden, whose TV credits include appearances on “Murder, She Wrote,” and the soap opera “Generations.” She previously starred on Netflix’s “American Vandal,” MTV’s “Sweet/Vicious” and Apple’s “For All Mankind.”

Fiona Dourif and father Brad Dourif...

Following a rather successful second outing last year, Warner Bros has given Beetlejuice 3 the go ahead.

After waiting several decades for a follow-up to 1988’s Beetlejuice, it looks like fans of the series won’t have to wait that long for the next one. Last year’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice made some serious bank for Warner Bros, and so it appears that a sequel has been quickly commissioned. The news comes via a Deadline interview with Warner Bros co-heads, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, two executives who have had to weather plenty of speculation about their futures of late.

All of that noise doesn’t seem to have stopped them building up the studio’s future slate, though, and with A Minecraft Movie continuing to gobble up plenty of cash at the box office (it’s now north of half a billion dollars), they have a sizeable hit to point...

Is Beetlejuice 3 set to happen? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The beloved supernatural chaos we first encountered in 1988 is ready to return, with Michael Keaton’s iconic demon and Winona Ryder’s hauntingly stylish Lydia leading the way. This time, the Deetz family is back, with a fresh twist: Lydia has a daughter, Astrid, and things are about to get seriously strange.

The death of Charles Deetz sets the stage for another round of wild, dark comedy, and you can bet that when Beetlejuice’s name is spoken, trouble will follow. Packed with more twisted antics, bizarre situations, and offbeat charm, Beetlejuice 3 promises to serve up the same mix of thrills and laughs that made its predecessors legendary. Hold onto your seats, it’s going to get delightfully wicked.

Beetlejuice 3 is Confirmed

Hold onto your sandworms, Beetlejuice 3 is officially on its way! Warner Bros. CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy spilled the spooky beans to Deadline,...

When Stranger Things first debuted on Netflix in 2016, it took no time in hooking the fans with its unique and fascinating storyline set in the 80s. The show looked like a love letter to the classic 80s pop culture and could grab the attention of both old and new age viewers. While the adults loved its nostalgic charm, the gripping mystery compelled the young demographic.

However, as the seasons gradually progressed, the show started to lose its charm. With each passing season, the focus seemed to shift more to the grandeur over the growth of individual characters. The scenario changed even more when another Netflix hit series, Dark, entered the scene with a similar narrative, and slowly started to engulf Stranger Things in its enigma.

A still from Stranger Things | Credit: Netflix

Dark, which emerged in 2017, sported a similar story to St. Set in the fictional German town of Winden,...

Much has been said about Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's intention to replace current Warner Bros. Pictures heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, though the shock success of A Minecraft Movie may have bought the executives some time.

Regardless, Deadline recently spoke to them about the studio's future plans, including a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sequel and new takes on The Matrix, Practical Magic, Gremlins, Goonies, and more. The DC brand also came up (despite DC Studios being separate from Warner Bros.), and De Luca shared high praise for James Gunn's Superman.

"I love Superman. I think James Gunn has crushed it," he said. "It’s got tons of his trademark heart and humor and the action is jaw dropping. It’s the Superman I grew up with, so I get choked up when I watch it. I think it’s so epic and visually arresting and emotional.

Two iconic movie franchises from the 1980s are officially being rebooted. Warner Bros. has finally verified that both Gremlins and The Goonieswill be revived.

Per Deadline, Pam Abdy, Chair/CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed that the movies are in development. In an interview that also updated fans on The Lord of the Rings’ new live-action film The Hunt For Gollum,Abdy also indicated that Gremlins and The Goonies will be back with new films. In February, it was reported that Warner Bros. was developing sequels to both Gremlins and The Goonies, but no other details were shared at that time.

“We’re super excited about Amblin developing with Chris Columbus, new entries in the Gremlins and Goonies franchises,” Abdy said.

Gremlins 3 Was Being Developed in 2010

The horror/holiday/fantasy film Gremlins was released in 1984 and was written by Chris Columbus and directed by Joe Dante. It starred Zach Galligan...

It is two years since Warner Bros’ Discovery boss David Zaslav made it clear that one big push he wanted to see happening at the studio is to draw out more content from some of their biggest IPs. Since then, a Harry Potter TV series has become a reality, a new Lord of the Rings movie is in development over a decade after the release of The Hobbit, and several other well-known properties are set for expansions. In a recent interview with Deadline, Warner Bros Pictures co-chairman/CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy shared a little insight into some other projects on the horizon. De Luca shared:

“Drew Goddard [is] writing and directing The Matrix. Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Jay Roach, with their Ocean’s Eleven prequel; Matt Reeves as producer, working with Marvel’s Werewolf By Night director Michael Giacchino on a remake of our library title Them; Andy Serkis directing Gollum.

After the surprise box office success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Warner Bros. Pictures might just say the name a third time. May we suggest Threetlejuice? In an exclusive interview with Deadline, studio co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy revealed that a third installment in Tim Burton’s iconic spooky franchise is already inching its way toward reality. The duo confirmed they are “imminently” developing sequels to both Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and A Minecraft Movie, which became two of 2025’s most unexpected—and lucrative—blockbusters.

“The ink might not be dry on the deals yet,” De Luca said, “but imminently,” suggesting both films are quickly becoming top-priority franchise plays for the studio. That would be big news on its own, but it comes in the context of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice massively overperforming expectations. The long-gestating sequel reunited original cast members Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, while bringing in new...

And I will alwaaaays remaaaaake yooooou! Deadline reports that Warner Bros. is moving forward with a remake of The Bodyguard, the classic 1992 romantic thriller which starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. They have tapped Sam Wrench (Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour) to direct from a script by Jonathan A. Abrams (Juror No. 2).

The original film featured Costner as Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent who becomes the bodyguard for Rachel Marron (Houston), an award-winning actress and music superstar. With a dangerous stalker lurking just around the corner, the film brought some serious drama, thrills, and romance. The soundtrack album became the best-selling of all time, which included timeless hits such as I Will Always Love You, I’m Every Woman, Queen of the Night, Run to You, and I Have Nothing.

The Bodyguard was a big success upon release, and Costner even started developing a sequel in which he...

Warner Bros. is officially saying "I Will Always Love You" to the classic Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston-led romantic thriller The Bodyguard. During a massive interview with Deadline on Friday, the company's co-chairmen/CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy revealed that a remake of the 1992 box office smash hit is in the works with Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour director Sam Wrench at the helm. He'll direct from a screenplay penned by Jonathan A. Abrams, who most recently scripted Clint Eastwood's final film Juror #2. No casting has been set at this time.

Directed by Mick Jackson and written by Raiders of the Lost Ark writer Lawrence Kasdan, the original Bodyguardcentered on R&b star Rachel Marron (Houston) and her newly-hired bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is brought in after the singer starts receiving disturbing threats from a stalker. Their initially icy relationship grows fonder as Frank does his...

In an extensive new chat with Deadline, Warner Bros. CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have spilled the beans on a handful of new projects in the works at the studio, confirming along the way that a brand new installment in the Gremlins film franchise is on the menu!

This confirms a report from this past January, you may recall, where we had learned that a new Gremlins movie from Chris Columbus was a “franchise hope” over at Warner Bros.

Abdy said in the new interview with Deadline this afternoon, “We’re super excited about Amblin developing with Chris Columbus, new entries in the Gremlins and Goonies franchises.”

Chris Columbus was of course the writer of the original Steven Spielberg-produced Gremlins, so it’s very exciting to hear that Columbus is back on board with the franchise.

Talk of a third Gremlins movie has come and gone several times over the years,...

Exclusive: If you focus on snarky and largely unsubstantiated reports, you might figure Warner Bros Pictures co-chairman/CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy would spend this weekend boxing up their belongings. Using a couple flops and risky upcoming films as fodder, several reports with scant backup say their Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav is scouring for replacement candidates (which he denies in a tepid manner). Despite the rough press, De Luca and Abdy will actually spend this weekend same as their counterparts at other studios do: trying to keep an eye on kids while they read scripts, watch dailies and dream up slates for 2026 and beyond.

The overheated reports quieted after A Minecraft Movie did way better than anyone imagined, and quickly joined another surprise blockbuster, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, as top-priority sequels to go with other IP revivals from The Matrix to Practical Magic, Gremlins and Goonies.

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The Goonies is filled with a ton of memorable scenes. But one that stands out above all else is the moment the titular gang comes across One-Eyed Willy’s pirate ship. But to capture it, director Richard Donner and producer Steven Spielberg had the idea to hide it from the view of the cast to get the most authentic reactions possible…or so the story goes.

Appearing at a cast reunion which coincided with The Goonies’ 40th anniversary, star Sean Astin (Mikey Walsh) said that he couldn’t believe anyone would think to do such a thing to a young cast. “I was sort of offended that they had that idea, that they wouldn’t let the kids see the pirate ship, so that they could capture their real reaction. Like, what? We don’t know how to do real? We did real reactions all the time.” Astin added that...

After 40 years, The Goonies still never say die, as is evident by the recent news that a sequel to the beloved 1985 film is officially in the works by Stephen Spielberg and Chris Columbus. Reactions have undoubtedly been mixed, with some saying they can't wait to see what happens next, while others believe the original is a classic, and should be left alone. Regardless of how you feel, it appears as if The Goonies 2 is closer than ever to finally being made, and some of the original cast members recently explained what took so long, and why the new film will be "spectacular"

Appearing on The Today Show yesterday morning were some of the original cast members from The Goonies, including Corey Feldman, Sean Astin, Kerri Green, and Martha Plimpton. The subject of the sequel inevitably came up, as word broke in February that it was now in the works with Spielberg and Columbus producing,...

There's one persistent rumor about beloved family film The Goonies, but Sean Astin doesn't want to hear it. In fact, he's mildly insulted that the rumor ever became a thing.

The rumor is that the child actors in The Goonies deliberately weren't shown One-Eyed Willy's pirate ship beforehand, so their looks of awe when they encountered it on camera would be real. But, as was revealed at the “Hey You Guys! The Goonies Reunion” panel at Awesome Con over the weekend (via People), some of them very much had seen the ship beforehand.

"I was sort of offended that they had that idea, that they wouldn’t let the kids see the pirate ship, so that they could capture their real reaction. Like, what? We don’t know how to do real? We did real reactions all the time," Astin said on the panel. He went on, "But I remember...

It was confirmed this year that Warner Bros. was developing the sequel to the 1985 cult classic The Goonies. So far, it has been revealed that the old creative team is back to work on the next installment. However, one thing that's still shrouded in mystery is the cast. That mystery continues to linger as, according to the original ensemble, they, too, are unsure if they're going to return.

The Goonies featured a decent child ensemble, starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, andKe Huy Quan, some of whom could continue their acting careers as adults while others pursued other endeavors. But since the original cast are now adults, the question lingers about whether they will have cameo roles or be part of the main cast but all grown up. During the “Hey You Guys! The Goonies Reunion” panel at Awesome Con, Martha Plimpton shared uncertainty about whether the...

Ke Huy Quan has his "fingers crossed" for a sequel to ‘The Goonies’.The 53-year-old actor portrayed Richard ‘Data’ Wang in director Richard Donner’s 1985 kids’ movie, and after it was reported a second film was in the works with writer Chris Columbus and producer Steven Spielberg slated to return, Quan has now said he is "optimistic" the project will move forward.Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, he said: "Well, fingers crossed. We have an incredible writer writing the script. Chris Columbus, Spielberg, obviously, same creative team. Except we've been developing for a long time."I want to be optimistic this time around. Hopefully, it will happen soon."In January, Deadline reported a second ‘Goonies’ film was in development at Warner Bros., with Chris Columbus - who wrote the original movie with Spielberg - slated to return for the flick.Spielberg himself has also reportedly been tapped to return as producer.

The Goonies 2 is officially in development by Warner Bros. Pictures and Ke Huy Quan, who starred in the original as Data, has offered an exciting update that's enough to keep the dream alive. So far, nothing beyond the official confirmation has been said about the sequel to The Goonies, so these tidbits of information will have to do for now.

Quan spoke to Entertainment Tonight on the 40th anniversary of Richard Donner's teen action adventure movie, The Goonies. It's a classic from the 1980s that follows a group of teenagers on the hunt for a pirate treasure with enough gold to save their homes from being torn down. Released in 1985, under the veil of Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, the film was a hit with audiences and critics and remains a staple of the decade that changed the landscape of commercial cinema.

Since the late 1980s, there have been talks about a sequel,...

It's been 40 years since The Goonies entered theaters, showcasing an adventure comedy film targeting children and the young at heart. After years of confirmation and denial, it wasn't until 2025 that it was announced that a sequel is finally in development, and Ke Huy Quan has recently shared an optimistic update on how it's going.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Quan shared that the people working on The Goonies sequel are the same creative team who worked on the first film, like Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg, and has acknowledged it has been in development for a long time. While the fate of the film's production schedule remains uncertain, the actor stated that he's optimistic that it will come together.

"Well, fingers crossed. We have an incredible writer writing the script. Chris Columbus, Spielberg, obviously, same creative team. Except we've been developing for a long time. I want to be optimistic this time around.

[This story contains major spoilers from the penultimate episode of season three of Yellowjackets, “How the Story Ends.”]

The Yellowjackets are once again saying goodbye to one of their own.

“It’s sort of like a last-in-first-out kind of thing, also with Lottie[‘s death and Simone Kessell],” says Lauren Ambrose when speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about her tragic ending in the penultimate episode of season three, “How the Story Ends.”

Yes, Adult Van’s story ends this episode. It’s an all-too-soon development for the beloved character who will be remembered by those who loved her for both her inherent goodness and for her self-sacrificial way out — to save the love of her life, Taissa (played by Tawny Cypress in present day and Jasmin Savoy Brown in the past). The episode began with a vision of younger Van visiting Adult Van while she’s near death from cancer in the hospital. Teen Van invoked the classic adventure film The Goonies to inspire Adult Van to keep fighting,...

Spoiler Alert: This story contains major spoilers for “Yellowjackets” Season 3, Episode 9, titled “How the Story Ends” streaming now on Paramount+ with Showtime.

Lauren Ambrose — who joined the cast of “Yellowjackets” in Season 2 — describes Van as a “survivor.”

Or she was, that is — in the penultimate episode of Season 3, Van is stabbed to death by Melissa (Hilary Swank). Before that, she’d had more than her fair share of near-misses. Season 1 began with teen Van (Liv Hewson) trapped on the burning plane, when it seemed like there was no way to get her out, but she survived, much to the relief of her fellow Yellowjackets. Later that season, Van got attacked by a wolf, and her friends believed her to be dead — they even planned her funeral. As they prepared her funeral pyre, she flickered her eyes and was, in fact, alive. When Ambrose’s adult Van was introduced in Season...

The fights between the teenage Yellowjackets escalated last week. The divide between Team Stay in the Woods and the rest of the girls seems to lean one way. However, the three who want to stay have an odd hold over the others. “How the Story Ends” looks to solve that issue and remind us why Shauna seems to have gone off the deep end in the present. Standing over your ex with a piece of their flesh (that you bit off) is probably not the way to win them back. However, has Shauna ever done anything normal?

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Van (Lauren Ambrose) remains in bed, and when she opens her eyes, Teen Van (Liv Hewson) tells her Tai (Tawney Cypress) and Misty (Christina Ricci) are still outside. Van has a conversation with her younger self about The Goonies,...

The penultimate episode of Yellowjackets season 3 is titled “How The Story Ends,” yet it is just a temptress that keeps us on the edge of our seats waiting to know how this all ends. But, just as Van says, “What’s the fun in that?” We have to wait until the show is over to truly understand the meaning of all this, eh? Yellowjackets has now pulled a Game of Thrones by killing 3 of its main characters in the 3rd season. I don’t know what to do with myself now, will it really all end with just one survivor? That can’t be right, can it? Is it just me, or does this all feel like a big lie, especially having seen the last part of that episode? Anyway, with that said, let’s jump straight into everything that goes down in season 3, episode 9.

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What Happens To Kodi?...

The rebranded Fathom Entertainment, which has been gobbling up an increasing share of box office, has set special anniversary presentations of Clueless, Rocky IV, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Sound of Music, Sunset Boulevard and more for its annual Big Screen Classics series, following a bang with The Goonies in January for that film’s 40th anniversary.

Since Covid, repertory has exploded as a staple of theaters.

Films will be showcased with special introductions by cinema film critic and historian Leonard Maltin for the third year.

Ray Nutt, CEO of the specialty distributor, speaking at the annual exhibition conference CinemaCon in Las Vegas, said the company’s growth over the past two years is largely — nearly 60% — due to leveraging repertory films, calling them a “bedrock element of our content offerings.”

The Big Screen Classics lineup includes: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (June 15 and June 18); Clueless 30th Anniversary...

Ke Huy Quan’s ‘Temple of Doom’ Secret!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Ke Huy Quan spent months on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, surrounded by creepy props and intense action. But there was one thing he wasn’t allowed to see: the film’s most infamous death scene.

When Temple of Doom hit theaters in 1984, it wasn’t just another action-adventure. It changed movie ratings forever. The sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark took Indiana Jones to India, where he uncovered a sinister cult. The film packed in horror elements that went far beyond the usual PG rating, shocking parents and forcing the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to introduce PG-13.

Spielberg had always pushed boundaries. Jaws was rated PG despite its terrifying shark attacks. Raiders had melting faces. But Temple of Doom went further, especially in one scene.

The moment that made audiences squirm?...

Corey Feldman, the 1980s icon who starred in films like The Goonies and The Lost Boys, has made a very surprising revelation. At the end of the '80s, Feldman's career took a bit of a stumble, but in 1993, all that could have changed if it hadn't been for another co-star's request. The actor has revealed that he was supposed to have starred in the drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape, but Johnny Depp refused to work with him. As a consequence, Feldman was replaced by newcomer Leonardo DiCaprio.

Per a report by Entertainment Weekly, Feldman appeared on the "Magnificent Others" podcast hosted by singer Billy Corgan, and he revealed that he had already been cast for the role of Arnie Grape before DiCaprio: "I was actually cast to play Leonardo DiCaprio's role. I never saw the film because I'm still bitter. Bitter leaf in that one. But yes, I...

Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men) is in talks to star in Whalefall, a new film from 20th Century and Imagine Entertainment. Per Deadline, Austin Abrams (Wolfs)is set to co-star in the film that is described as “The Martianmeets 127 Hours.”

Whalefall is based on the Daniel Kraus novel of the same name and is set to be directed by Brian Duffield (Cocaine Bear)who will co-write the script with Kraus. The movie will center around a scuba diver who is searching for the remains of his deceased father. The diver gets swallowed up by an 80-foot, 60-ton sperm whale and has just one hour to escape before he runs out of oxygen. After he gives up on life, the young man finds himself surprised to find he has a reason to live in “the most dangerous and unlikely of places.”

Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, and Allen...

Corey Feldman is reflecting on his career and one missed opportunity that still stings.

On a recent episode of The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan podcast, Feldman told the host he was originally cast opposite Johnny Depp in the 1993 film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

“I was actually cast to play Leonardo DiCaprio’s role,” Feldman said.

When Corgan asked if he was pushed out of the film, Feldman said, “Johnny did.”

“He was cast after I was, and apparently whispered into the producers’ ear that he wasn’t fond of me,” Feldman continued. “He said I was a junkie and that he didn’t work with junkies and this is the first time I remember ever telling this story, so, I’m sure I’m going to get hung by this one.”

The Hollywood Reporter reached out to Depp’s rep for comment.

The Goonies actor claims he wasn’t...

Hollywood is full of stories about near misses and last-minute switches, and roles that could have gone to someone else, altering their careers forever.

But only a few such accounts are as problematic as the one that Corey Feldman revealed, involving him, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Johnny Depp.

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This isn’t just a ‘what-if’ scenario but a story about second chances, bitter rivalries, and how industry whispers affect people. So what exactly did Feldman spill, and what does it say about the power dynamics of 90s Hollywood?

Johnny Depp’s alleged role in firing Corey Feldman Corey Feldman | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan / YouTube

Corey Feldman is best known for The Goonies and Stand By Me, and the actor dropped a bombshell on The Magnificent Others podcast hosted by Billy Corgan. Feldman claimed that he was originally cast as Arnie Grape in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,...

It’s difficult to imagine any other actor other than Sean Astin portraying the role of the loyal and brave Hobbit, Samwise Gamgee in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Ringstrilogy. Although he was already a household name for those of a certain generation from the classic 1985 film, The Gooniesand other films like Memphis Belle (1990) and Rudy (1993), the role of Frodo’s faithful companion solidified Astin’s place in pop culture lore.

However, Astin’s Goonies co-star, Corey Feldman, said that he was nearly cast as Sam in the iconic trilogy based on the J.R.R. Tolkien novels. Per Newsweek, Feldman, in an appearance on the Smashing Pumpkins’s frontman Billy Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast, said he auditioned for the role of Sam and almost secured the part.

“I was actually up for Sean’s role, and I got pretty close on that as well,” Feldman said. “Although...

What in the po-ta-toes? Could it be true that someone other than Sean Astin could have played the part of Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy? According to '80s heartthrob Corey Feldman, the answer is a resounding "yes!" Astin took on the role of Frodo's faithful friend in 2001's The Fellowship of the Rings, and it's a part he'd play for the next three years until the saga's conclusion in The Return of the King. However, if you believe what Feldman has to say, things could have looked a lot different.

Appearing on Billy Corgan's The Magnificent Others podcast to discuss his career, the subject of some of the roles Feldman missed out on over the years came up. It was then that The Goonies star revealed that he auditioned for Samwise Gamgee, heard he was "close" to getting it, but then was upstaged...

Corey Feldman recently appeared on Billy Corgan’s “Magnificent Others” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) and claimed that Johnny Depp got him fired off “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” Lasse Hallström’s 1993 drama about a grocery store clerk and his dysfunctional family. Feldman said he got cast in the role of Arnie, the disabled younger brother of Depp’s Gilbert. Leonardo DiCaprio ultimately played the role on screen.

“I was actually cast to play Leonardo DiCaprio’s role,” he said. “I never saw the film because I’m still bitter. Bitter leaf in that one. But yes, I was originally cast for that role.”

“Did they push you out?” Corgan asked.

“Johnny Depp,” Feldman answered. “He was cast after I was, and apparently whispered into the producers’ ear that he wasn’t fond of me, and thought — he said that I was a junkie and that he didn’t work with junkies.

Former child star Corey Feldman rose to fame with his roles in popular 80s movies like Stand by Me, The Goonies, The Lost Boys, and Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter. According to the actor and musician, Feldman was also cast in a major role role for the acclaimed film What's Eating Gilbert Grape alongside Juliette Lewis and Johnny Depp.

Per People, Feldman spoke about What's Eating Gilbert Grape during a new interview with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan's The Magnificent Others podcast. Feldman said he was originally cast as Arnie Grape, a teenager with developmental disabilities who was ultimately portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio. It was then alleged that after his casting, Depp went to the film's producers to request that Feldman should be dropped from the project, citing the actor's struggles with addiction.

“I was actually cast to play Leonardo DiCaprio's role," Feldman said, adding that...

Corey Feldman says he was originally cast in the role that Leonardo DiCaprio played in the 1993 film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, but was fired after Johnny Depp told a producer that he didn’t want to work with a “junkie.”

As a guest on the latest episode of Billy Corgan’s new podcast The Magnificent Others, Feldman told the Smashing Pumpkins frontman that he landed the role of Arnie Grape before Depp was cast as older brother Gilbert Grape.

“I never saw the film because I’m still bitter,” Feldman told Corgan. “Bitter leaf in that one. But yes, I was originally cast for that role.”

The actor-singer continued, “Johnny Depp … was cast after I was, and apparently whispered into the producer’s ear that he wasn’t fond of me. He said I was a junkie and that he didn’t work with junkies. This is the first time...