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The Weeknd has proven to be one of the most influential singer-songwriter cum record producers of all time, but that doesn’t seem to be the stream he’s sticking to. This is because he seems to be trying to dive deep into the acting field as well, with his titular film with Jenna Ortega based on his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, recently having made its way to the screens.

While the album, for one, has received generally favorable reviews on average, the movie is being deemed Ortega’s worst and most critically panned project to date. But here’s the surprising part: Abel Tesfaye claims it was none other than Jim Carrey’s The Mask that inspired him to perform, leading to his disastrous collaborative project with Ortega.

The Weeknd claims Jim Carrey’s The Mask inspired him to perform Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss. | Credits: The Mask / Katja Motion Picture Corporation.

While the Max rebrand back to HBO Max has the streaming world in a tizzy, it’s worth remembering the significance of keeping diverse subscriptions. While “Hacks” and “The Last of Us” wrap up over on that side of your library, the Hulu and Disney bundle is essential for maximizing this summer’s offerings.

Disney+ continues to be the go-to streamer for family friendly viewing options; this month, they’ll add the official “Frozen” Broadway musical to that library, along with Marvel’s “Ironheart,” about Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) who was introduced in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Hulu has everything you need for an “Alien” movie marathon, all to gear up for FX’s “Alien: Earth” which premieres in August. You could also do a “Mamma Mia!” marathon or “Bachelor” binge — we’re not here to judge.

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Greg Cannom, a renowned figure in cinematic makeup and prosthetics, has died at the age of 73. The news was confirmed Friday by longtime colleague and industry legend Rick Baker, who worked closely with Cannom in the early stages of both their careers. Cannom leaves behind a filmography spanning more than four decades and a legacy deeply imprinted on some of Hollywood’s most recognizable transformations.

Known for his precision and innovation, Cannom earned widespread recognition for makeup effects that redefined what was possible in film. He received four Academy Awards for makeup artistry, recognized for his work on Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), and Vice (2018). He was nominated for six additional Oscars and received five Emmy nominations throughout his career.

Cannom’s ability to craft believable transformations set new standards in character realism. His work involved extensive preparation, including sculpting prosthetics, testing materials,...

Greg Cannom, the four-time Oscar-winning makeup and prosthetics artist behind such seminal films as Dracula, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Vice, has died at the age of 73.

Rick Baker, a longtime colleague and frequent collaborator, announced the news yesterday on Instagram, writing, “I just heard the sad news of the passing of one of the great make up artists. Greg Cannom. Greg started with me in the 70’s; his first job with me was the sequel to It’s Alive where he not only assisted me in making the baby but also played one of the baby monsters. When I moved out of my first garage workshop Greg moved in. When I out grew my first industrial unit Greg took that over. His work will be remembered long after his passing. Sad news indeed. Rip Greg, you and your work will be missed.”

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Greg Cannom, a makeup and prosthetics artist whose Oscar-winning work can be seen in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” “Vice” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” has died. He was 73.

Frequent collaborator, Rick Baker, confirmed Cannom’s death in an Instagram post on Friday. Together, the pair worked on films like “Cocoon,” “The Howling, ” “The Fury” and the music video for Michael Jackson’s 1983 hit “Thriller.”

“I just heard the sad news of the passing of one of the great makeup artists. Greg Cannom,” he wrote. “Greg started with me in the 70s, his first job with me was the sequel to ‘It’s Alive’ where he not only assisted me in making the baby but also played one of the baby monsters. When I moved out of my first garage workshop, Greg moved in. When I outgrew my first industrial unit, Greg took that over. His work will be remembered long after his passing.

Greg Cannom, Oscar-winning prosthetics and makeup specialist whose skills were called upon for some of the greatest challenges in film including “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” has died. He was 73.

Cannom’s death was revealed Friday by fellow makeup artist Rick Baker in an Instagram post. No other details were immediately available.

Cannom won Oscars for the aforementioned films, as well as for “Vice.” He was also nominated for his work in “Titanic,” “Hook,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Hoffa,” “Roommates” and “Bicentennial Man.”

Cannom’s work stretched deeply into popular culture across decades, with credits on dozens of visually iconic films like “The Lost Boys,” “The Mask,” “Hannibal and “The Passion of the Christ.” His particular expertise at aging actors – both before and after the digital effects revolution – was on display in several films, including “The Whole Ten Yards,” “Babel,” and “Bicentennial Man.” He...

Greg Cannom, the masterful prosthetics and makeup specialist who received Oscars for his work on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Vice, has died. He was 73.

Cannom worked often with makeup maestro Rick Baker early in his career, and Baker on Friday reported his death in an Instagram post. “His work will be remembered long after his passing,” he wrote. No details were immediately available.

In March 2023, a GoFundMe page was set up to help Cannom with expenses as he battled diabetes and a staph infection that led to one of his legs being amputated below his knee.

In addition to his four wins, Cannom received six other Oscar makeup noms: for Hook (1991), Hoffa (1992), Roommates (1995), Titanic (1997), Bicentennial Man (1999) and A Beautiful Mind (2001).

He and Wesley Wofford shared an Academy Award for Technical Achievement in 2005 for “the development of their special modified silicone material...

Of all the cultural legacies that the 1990s have left us, one of the most dubious is the trend of offering contests and sweepstakes that either have no prize or were made to never be won. When the story surrounding the McMillions scandal broke in 2018, many a '90s kid was both nostalgic and insulted to discover that the Monopoly peel-and-win game presented by McDonald's restaurants had been a cleverly rigged scam. The story was potent enough to draw some attention from Hollywood, and while a proposed film version from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon has yet to materialize, the scandal was covered in an HBO docuseries, "McMillion$" in 2020.

Never mind board games; some of the most notorious no-prize contests came from the world of video games and cinema. A fair number of these weren't rigged scams like the Monopoly scandal, but rather victims of abandoned projects or bankrupt corporations.

Growing up, Jim Carrey was The guy—king of rubber-faced chaos, delivering punchlines with the energy of a Red Bull-fueled cartoon. I was obsessed. I watched The Mask before a school exam once and spent the whole week annoying everyone by reenacting it.

Whether it was the wild antics of Ace Ventura, the idiotic brilliance of Dumb and Dumber, or the raw heart in Eternal Sunshine, Carrey could do no wrong. So when I recently rewatched Yes Man, ice cream in hand, expecting feel-good vibes.

Yeah, big mistake. The age gap? The zero-spark romance? It was giving cringe. Let’s unpack this misfire.

Jim Carrey says ‘yes’ to laughs—but ‘no’ to a believable romance Jim Carrey in Yes Man | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

I’ll be real with you—I hadn’t watched Yes Man in what felt like donkey years (translation: forever), and when I finally hit...

Jim Carrey in the 1990s was a force to be reckoned with. The decade gave fans some of Carrey's best comedic works, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber, The Cable Guy (which is kind of a comedy), and Liar Liar, along with more dramatic roles like The Truman Show and Man on the Moon. Amid all of those movies, Carrey also starred in two comic book adaptations. His most popular was Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever, in which he played The Riddler. But, Carrey also starred in an adaptation of a far lesser-known comic book, The Mask, and it's recently gained a second life on streaming.

The Mask is currently streaming on Prime Video, and the film is the 10th most popular movie of the week. Viola Davis' G20 still holds the top spot, with Conclave sitting in second following the recent passing of Pope Francis, and The Accountant...

Despite standing less than five-feet tall, Danny DeVito is a giant of the entertainment industry. With literally dozens of credits to his name, DeVito has towered over the film and TV worlds through sheer force of his talent for more than half a century, with no signs of slowing down. While he has made his name and earned his fame as an actor, he's also an accomplished director and a prolific producer. Heck, he has credits for screenwriting, editing, and even soundtracks! DeVito's a cinematic "Renaissance Man," and not just because he starred in a 1994 comedy with that name.

Despite DeVito's gargantuan cinematic contributions, this multi-talented, multi-hyphenated filmmaker has never won an Academy Award, and has only been nominated once, for producing "Erin Brockovich." Yet even while watching his buddies Jack Nicholson and Michael Douglas roll in gold, DeVito stays in good spirits, because that's the guy he is. Well,...

Image Source: Amazon It was 35 years ago that In Living Color premiered as a midseason replacement series. At the time, few could have predicted the sketch comedy show would turn into a huge hit, becoming a dominant pop culture force and launching the careers of several of the show’s stars, including the Wayans brothers, dancer Jennifer Lopez, and a previously little-known Canadian comedian named Jim Carrey. Carrey became the show’s breakout star with recurring characters like Fire Marshal Bill, and he was soon starring in blockbusters like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask. We’ve spoken with Carrey many times over the course of his illustrious career, and he says he’ll never forget the excitement of his time spent on In Living Color. (Click on the media bar below to hear Jim Carrey.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/jim-carrey_In-Living-Color.mp3

In Living Color is...

The 2025 Academy Awards will live on as an exciting night for first-time nominees. The ceremony saw a handful of veteran actors getting nominated for the first time in their careers, including Demi Moore ("The Substance"), Guy Pearce ("The Brutalist"), and Isabella Rossellini ("Conclave"), and one actor got a big, shocking boost when first-time nominee Mikey Madison won Best Actress for "Anora." But for every new Oscar nominee that comes along each year, there's still a surprising number of talented performers who have yet to be honored by the Academy with even a single nomination. 

Despite being recognized by the Golden Globes, BAFTAs (basically the British Oscars), Screen Actors Guild (SAG), and other distinguished institutions, certain artists just can't seem to get on the Academy's radar. A few famous names received honorary Oscars, despite never getting nominated, while the Academy has completely iced out others with some pretty controversial Oscar snubs.

Jim Carrey is one of the most popular comedic actors, and he has starred in many beloved films throughout his career. Carrey has played leading characters, villains, and even a superhero in The Mask, which is now becoming a hit online.

The superhero comedy film The Mask adapted the Dark Horse Comics comic book of the same name by Mike Richardson and had Chuck Russell at the helm from a script by Mike Werb. Carrey played a dual role as insecure bank teller Stanley Ipkiss and his alter-ego The Mask when he put on the Mask of Loki, which turned him into a green-faced trickster. Over 30 years since its premiere on July 29, 1994, The Mask is now a hit again on Prime Video, per FlixPatrol.

The first film in The Mask franchise is also the most popular one, so its resurgence on streaming is not surprising. Since Apr. 8, The Mask entered...

Did Jim Carrey lose a lot of roles to Johnny Depp?(Photo Credit –Facebook/Instagram)

It started way back in 1990. Jim Carrey was still carving out a name in comedy clubs and sketch shows. But even then, he was already circling big-screen dreams. According to Vulture, he was in the running to play Edward in Edward Scissorhands. So were Tom Cruise and Robert Downey Jr. But Tim Burton had other plans. He handed the blades to Johnny Depp, and launched a cinematic bromance that would span decades.

Depp crushed it. The film became a cult classic. And Burton? He stuck with his new favorite muse. Over the next two decades, Depp starred in Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Sweeney Todd, Corpse Bride, and more Burton fever dreams. Meanwhile, Carrey watched from the sidelines… until 1994 hit like a supercharged comedy cannon.

That year, Carrey went from “that guy on In Living Color...

Modern horror reimaginings of classic films aren’t all that uncommon, and the latest to fall into this genre just got a thrilling new look. We’re elated to partner with The Avenue and Atlas Distributing as part of Collider’s Exclusive Preview event to unveil a new image from Witchboard, the upcoming film starring Jamie Campbell Bower. Witchboard is a reimagining of the 1986 film of the same name, but it will feature an entirely new cast. The film tells the story of an ancient witchboard that unleashes a long-dead witch who wreaks murderous mayhem in present-day New Orleans. In addition to Bower, Madison Iseman, Aaron Dominguez, Melanie Jarnson, Charlie Tahan, and Antonia Desplat will also star in the film, which was written by Chuck Russell and Greg McKay, with Russell directing. The reimagining is inspired by Kevin Tenney’s classic Witchboard screenplay and will be released on August 15.

The...

Which 80s Role Did Jim Carrey Lose To Tom Cruise? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Before Ace Ventura or The Mask made him a ’90s box office king, Jim Carrey almost suited up as a fantasy hero. But in a twist straight out of Hollywood legend, he lost the role to Tom Cruise before Cruise ever felt the need for speed. In the mid-1980s, Carrey was far from a marquee name. He was still grinding it out in stand-up clubs and landing small-screen gigs like The Duck Factory.

His big screen appearances included Once Bitten, a quirky vampire comedy from 1985, and bit roles in films like Peggy Sue Got Married and The Dead Pool. Charisma? Check. Range? Not quite Hollywood-approved. At least, not yet. Tom Cruise, meanwhile, was already heating up.

After breaking out in Risky Business and The Outsiders, he was seen as a rising heartthrob with blockbuster potential. By...

In the ‘90s, there was no bigger comedy star than Jim Carrey. While the In Living Color actor was a relative unknown when he was signed on for films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, the runaway success of the mystery comedy made him a star like no other. In the same year, he delivered two more hits and became the biggest name in Hollywood.

While he lost some of his success with experiments like The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, a good old comedy reportedly brought him back to the top as its box office success netted him a higher payday than a lot of his other films. The actor was reportedly not paid a salary for the 2008 comedy Yes Man, which was consistently in Netflix’s top 10 list in the UK.

Jim Carrey was not paid a salary for Yes Man, but still earned close to $50 million...

One of Jim Carrey's best movies has just received a smokin' hot update courtesy of New Line president and Cco Richard Brener. The studio head hinted that a remake of The Maskwouldbe considered if certain conditions were met. This news is likely to incite jaw-dropping, eye-popping reactions from fans of the original movie's titular green trickster, as many have hoped to see an R-rated take on the 1994 comedy, drawing more gory goodness from its source material and reintroducing a more comic-accurate version of the story into the mainstream.

During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brener was asked outright whether New Line, the distributor of the original big-screen Carrey classic, would ever be interested in a remake of The Mask. He suggested that it could happen, but there would be a few important stipulations for the project to get the green light. The requirements he outlined include getting...

Did Jim Carrey take a major chance with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was a risk, far from his usual slapstick comedies. Yet, it became one of his most celebrated performances. After his breakout year in 1994 with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, Carrey jumped to the A-list. A year later, he played the Riddler in Batman Forever and returned as Ace Ventura in When Nature Calls. Both films were huge hits.

By 1996, Jim Carrey made history. He became the first actor to earn a $20 million paycheck for The Cable Guy. The film, a dark comedy, was divisive. It earned only $60 million at the box office, making Carrey’s salary nearly half the production budget. But his price tag was set. He remained one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors.

Carrey kept the blockbuster streak going. In...

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This April, Tubi is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the thrilling crime action film Play Dirty to the beloved animated series The Looney Tunes Show. However, for this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Tubi in the next month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the thirteen best movies coming to Tubi in April 2025 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Kill Bill: Volumes 1 & 2 (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Scores: 85% & 84% Credit – Miramax Films

Kill Bill is a two-part martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 2003 and 2004 films follow an assassin known as the Bride who wakes up from a coma and swears revenge against the people who tried to kill her and her unborn child. Kill Bill stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox,...

Long before MCU and DC dominated the box office with their spandex-clad heroes, The Mask was one movie that didn’t need any capes because having Jim Carrey was enough. The 1994 film is full of cartoonish chaos and gags that made people laugh every minute.

Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in The Mask | New Line Cinema

Carrey’s performance was so electric that it could power up a whole city, and it is remembered even now, 21 years later. No superhero has matched him since then, but what makes The Mask special? Let’s dive in!

The Mask’s box office domination Jim Carrey in The Mask | New Line Cinema

When The Mask hit the theatres in 1994, it wasn’t just another summer flick but a box office juggernaut as people were flocking in to see the movie for weeks. Unlike today’s movies, which reach their peak within a week or two,...

Nevada's population is slightly more than 3.2 million, with about 2.3 million living in the Las Vegas metro area. Which means that in a 110,000-square mile state (the seventh largest by land area in the U.S), more than 70% of the population lives in approximately 1,600 square miles. Urban concentration isn't exactly unique to Las Vegas, Nevada, so you're probably wondering why we're bringing it up. It's because Vegas' cultural footprint is larger than the state where it resides: Nevada. Except for New York City, maybe no other American city completely overwhelms the cinematic representation of its state. When it comes to Nevada, that's a mistake.

After all, The Silver State on the silver screen is much more than Sin City. It's westerns, sci-fi, romantic comedies, and even a few Best Picture winners. While there is no shortage of all-time classics set in Sin City, we're only going to rank the best movies set in Nevada,...

Me, Myself & Irene is a Jekyll and Hyde story where Jim Carrey hams it up as a character struggling with his sanity. The film played out dark themes for comedic effect, provoking protest over its depiction of mental health.

Hulu is streaming Me, Myself & Irene on Apr. 1. This film added to Jim Carrey's repertoire of slapsticks, including Ace Ventura, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, and Liar Liar. The Truman Show and Man on the Moon proved he has the range for serious dramas, but he returned to form with the 2000 comedy. Carrey went all out with Me, Myself & Irene; his character's suppressed rage led to a psychotic breakdown, consequently manifesting a second, more aggressive personality. Critical reception for the film was mixed, but it was a box office hit (earning $149.3 million against its $51 million budget).

Carrey confirmed he did all of his stunts in Me, Myself & Irene.

Sonic the Hedgehog is a successful video game adaptation featuring the speedy hedgehog battling the evil Dr. Robotnik, who seeks to steal Sonic's powers. Sonic teams up with Tom to stop Robotnik and save the world. The film blends action, quirky comedy, and special effects succinctly. The buddy comedy between Sonic and Tom contrasts with Robotnik's hilarious chaos. Jim Carrey brilliantly portrays Robotnik, showcasing his slapstick skills. Following Sonic's success, Carrey returned for the sequel and third installment, playing Robotnik and his brother.

Carrey infused Dr. Robotnik with comedic charm and slapstick humor, reflecting his forty-year legacy in comedy. Before becoming the iconic villain, Carrey began as a stand-up comic. His physical comedy and impressions garnered him a following, leading to his pursuit of acting. In 1994, he starred in hits like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, all achieving box office success.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of April titles. The Tubi April 2025 slate features new Tubi Originals, TV series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi April 2025 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

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John Travolta has frequently strayed from one genre into another, switching from comedy roles in movies such as Look Who’s Talking, to bloody and violent action movies like Pulp Fiction with surprising ease. One of the latter varieties came in the 2016 vigilante movie, I Am Wrath, which saw Travolta on the trail of revenge and is currently finding renewed interest on free streaming despite its dismal critical reviews.

Directed by Chuck Russell, known for The Mask and Eraser, I Am Wrath wants to deliver some high-octane action with Travolta playing Stanley Hill, an ordinary man who snaps after witnessing his wife’s murder and then watching a corrupt system let her killers off the hook. Rather than sink into a maudlin cloud of depression and disillusionment, Hill rediscovers a deadly streak from his past and sets off on a destructive journey to eliminate each lowlife connected to the crime.

Longtime...

No one should shed a tear for companies like Spectrum, Cox and Comcast as the bloated business of basic cable goes belly up. But pour one out for us — we lost something amazing when early cable mainstays like MTV switched from music videos and trashy reality shows to a round-the-clock diet of Ridiculousness. Specifically, we’ve been deprived of the unpredictable madness of the early MTV Movie Awards.

In the early ‘90s, no comedy star was on a bigger heater than Jim Carrey, delivering Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask in the span of a single calendar year. The most unlikely hit might have been The Mask, in which Carrey’s bumbling Stanley Ipkiss uses his newfound superpowers to rescue a nightclub singer, played by Cameron Diaz, from the clutches of sleazy gangsters.

Carrey was nominated for five MTV Movie Awards in 1995, sometimes competing against himself in the same category.

Welcome to the world of “Daredevil,” where Catholic guilt, hallway fights and philosophical pondering reign supreme and the parallel journeys of Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk unfold, leading one to become the red-suited hero known as Daredevil and the other to shed his heroic aspirations and embrace the dark mantle as the Kingpin.

The first season charts those journeys in tandem, introducing us to Charlie Cox’s Murdock, an up-and-coming lawyer who was blinded as a child in an accident. But that accident also gifted him with super-sensory powers that allow Murdock to take justice into his own hands outside the law after working hours. Though he will become Marvel’s horned hero Daredevil, the Man Without Fear, he spends most of the first season as “The Man in the Mask,” donning a pedestrian black outfit including a black mask pulled over his eyes.

Murdock works with his best friend and fellow lawyer,...

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Worldwide Box Office: Becomes Jim Carrey’s Biggest Film (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a critical and commercial success and is now also the biggest hit in Jim Carrey’s career. The film has beaten the actor’s Bruce Almighty, which has held the record since 2003. The movie was initially projected to cross the $500 million milestone at the worldwide box office. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Jim is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. He established himself as a comedian known for his slapstick performances. Besides iconic comic roles, he has also achieved success in dramatic roles. Some of his notable films include The Mask, The Truman Show, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. He has won multiple accolades in his career, including more than one Golden Globe award. According to The Numbers, his films have accumulated more than $6.2 billion worldwide.

When a Hollywood actor is big and making lots of movies, it kind of feels like they'll stick around forever. There are plenty who do, but so often a familiar face will enjoy a hot streak before vanishing from the limelight. Back in the '90s we had a number of such actors. Alicia Silverstone, Meg Ryan, and Bridget Fonda all hit their peak during the decade and became household names thanks to their hits. And then they were gone, either suffering from a string of poor choices (Silverstone), taking a break from acting (Ryan), or retiring altogether (Fonda). Another Hollywood star who enjoyed her heyday in the '90s before vacating our multiplexes was Rene Russo. But why exactly did she disappear from Hollywood?

Russo was one of several models who crossed over into acting during the '90s. Some made a big splash in their breakthrough roles, like...

Ever wondered what makes that shiny gold man that actors clutch so tightly on Oscar night so special? The Academy Award, lovingly nicknamed the Oscar, isn’t just a pretty paperweight—it’s packed with surprising secrets and fascinating history!

Since its debut in 1929, this iconic statuette has become the ultimate symbol of Hollywood success, the dream of countless filmmakers, and perhaps the most famous trophy on the planet.

Oscar Statuette | Credits: Academy Press

But there’s way more to this golden guy than just looking good on a celebrity’s mantlepiece. Whether you’re a casual movie fan or a hardcore film buff, these five mind-blowing facts about the Oscar trophy will have you seeing that famous statuette in a whole new light. Trust us—number one will absolutely blow your mind!

5. The meticulous manufacturing process of Oscar statues Geppetto and Pinocchio in a still from Pinocchio (1940) | Credits: Rko Pictures...

The world of Shrek may have last released an installment almost a decade and a half ago, but it is barely done yet. This is because the franchise is all set to return to the screens as it prepares to deliver yet another entertaining installment to fans soon. This installment — Shrek 5 — reportedly has earned itself a star-studded cast, too.

Shrek 5. | Credits: Universal Pictures.

According to the latest announcements, besides the original leads returning to the saga to once again voice the fan-favorite characters, Hollywood hotshot Zendaya is among the other names to debut in the swamp near the Far Far Away kingdom. Not to mention, Cameron Diaz will also be making her return through the same.

The full cast of Shrek 5 includes Zendaya, Cameron Diaz Zendaya. | Credits: Euphoria / HBO.

While not a lot of details have been released about this forthcoming fifth installment in the film series as of yet,...

Whether it’s the pursuit of the American Dream or escaping political turmoil, the idea of finding a place to call home has always been a universal aspiration. Yet, when it comes to the U.S. immigration system, dreams are often boxed in, even for the stars.

But what happens when you’re already living that dream and don’t need to buy a golden ticket to call the U.S. your own? Well, in the face of Donald Trump’s proposal to sell U.S. residency with his $5 million ‘gold card’, there are some Hollywood stars who didn’t need to open their wallets to secure their future.

Donald Trump | Image: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc-by-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

For those unfamiliar, the Gold Card is a $5 million ticket to permanent U.S. residency, with the potential for full citizenship down the line. This idea has been marketed as...

Jim Carrey $10M Manifestation (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Jim Carrey didn’t just dream of Hollywood success; he put it on paper. In 1985, long before he became a household name, he wrote himself a $10-million check for “acting services rendered” and dated it ten years into the future. A bold move? Absolutely.

But in November 1995, life caught up with ambition. Carrey landed a role in Dumb and Dumber – for exactly $10 million.

Carrey wasn’t born into wealth. His childhood bounced between factory towns, and financial struggles loomed large. “If my career in show business hadn’t panned out, I would probably be working today in Hamilton, Ontario, at the Dofasco steel mill. Those were where the great jobs were,” he reflected in a 2007 interview.

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Kanye West Reveals Why He Hesitated To Appear On The Kardashians:...

Cameron Diaz, the Hollywood star of films like The Mask, The Holiday and Charlie's Angels, has recently returned to the spotlight with the Netflix film Back in Action. Although not many things have changed in eleven years, Diaz was shocked by how different film sets are today: "The level of security of safety you feel as a woman now on set is… I never felt that before this film."

Diaz recently appeared in the 2025 action comedy Back in Action alongside Jamie Foxx. In the movie, she plays Emily, a CIA operative who gets married to Matt (Foxx), another CIA operative, and after having their cover blown, they decide to retire. When a group of ruthless mercenaries finds them fifteen years later, the couple is forced to go on the run and defend their children.

The actor appeared on Netflix's "SkipIntro" podcast, where she spoke about Back in Action, her return...

Raunchy rom-com There's Something About Mary is climbing the streaming chart, currently sitting at number six on Hulu. Starring Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz, the comedy was directed by the Farrelly Brothers (Peter and Bobby), and became a massive smash hit when it premiered in July 1998. The film went on to earn nearly $370 million at the global box office against a $23 million production budget. It currently sits at a positive 84% critical and, surprisingly, only 61% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.

Following the success of Dumb and Dumber in 1994, and, to a lesser extent, Kingpin in 1996, the Farrelly Brothers went to work on There's Something About Mary, which starred Stiller as Ted, Diaz as Mary, and Matt Dillon as Healy. Years after a disastrous high school date with his crush Mary (you have to see it to believe it), Ted gets another chance years later when his best friend Dom (Chris Elliott) suggests he find her.

A24 and Peacock are headed to “Crystal Lake” for a small screen expansion of the Friday the 13th franchise, and the team may have found their Mrs. Voorhees for the prequel series.

According to a report from Jeff Sneider over on The Insneider tonight, Linda Cardellini (“No Good Deed”) is in talks to play Jason’s mother in the upcoming “Crystal Lake” series.

Brad Caleb Kane (“Welcome to Derry”) is the showrunner for “Crystal Lake.”

Peacock had given the project a straight-to-series order in 2022, with “Crystal Lake” being described as an “expanded prequel” to the original Friday the 13th franchise featuring both Jason Voorhees and his mother, Pamela Voorhees. The project’s original showrunner was Bryan Fuller (“Hannibal”), with Fuller’s departure leading to a retooling of the series.

“From the moment I watched Jason Voorhees squeeze a guy’s eyeball out of its socket (in glorious 3D!) at the tender age of 8 years old,...

In the early 1990s, Jim Carrey had a run of movies that cemented his place as one of the greatest comedy actors of a generation. One that has left a lasting impression on pop culture is 1994’s The Mask, the eye-popping, Latin-dancing, Cameron Diaz-introducing spectacle based on the (incredibly) graphic novels by Dark Horse Comics. Now fans of Carrey’s wildly energetic performance have made it a streaming hit on Paramount+ over 30 years later, which asks the question of whether it is time to give The Mask the R-rated reboot it deserves.

Directed by Chuck Russell, the 1994 film is very loosely based on the comic book character who finds that he turns into a (very dubious) superhero when donning a mystical mask – see what they did with the title? The Mask follows bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss (Carrey), a soft-spoken nice guy who transforms into a green-faced whirlwind of mischief...

Jim Carrey as Gerald Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 from Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc. Photo Credit Paramount Pictures and Sega of America. Copyright © 2024 Par. Pics & Sega Gifted with the same kind of manic energy and vocal dexterity that have allowed fellow comedians like Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy to take on multiple characters within a single movie, Jim Carrey was a natural choice to take on a second character in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. But even though he’s taken on dual roles in some of his live-action movies, like The Mask, Batman Forever, and The Cable Guy, he admitted that adding Dr. Robotnik’s grandfather, Gerald, to his repertoire was more difficult than he’d expected it would be. (Click on the media bar below to hear Jim Carrey.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jim_Carrey_Sonic_the_HedgeHog_3_Playing_Two_Charachters_.mp3 Sonic the Hedgehog 3...

Cameron Diaz spoke about the changes she's experienced on set since returning to Hollywood post MeToo. Diaz has returned to work, starring in a pair of films for Netflix, the first being Back In Action, starring Jamie Foxx. Inan interview on the SkipTinro podcast, Diaz opened up about how different movie production sets are, after a decade away. The actress last appeared in 2014's Annie also co-starring Foxx. The actress commented,

"The industry is so different. I mean, I definitely have to say that MeToo changed everything. You walk on to the set and it is different. There was always that one guy, ou know, on set, that you were like, 'God, here he comes again'

She continued saying,

"There was always layers and layers of inappropriateness that you just kind of had to put up with."

Diaz said that prior to filming the new movies, she was contacted by...

Jim Carrey is undeniably one of film's most gifted comedic performers. He established himself as the preeminent lovable goofball in blockbuster comedies like Ace Ventura, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber during the 90s. So we get that audiences want as much of that version of Jim Carrey as possible, but the versatile actor has taken some dramatic roles that get overlooked because viewers may not have been ready for them. The rubbery-faced genius of the laugh genre had already made a move toward more serious roles when he joined a stacked cast in the Oscar-nominated epic The Truman Show in 1998.

Crossing Delancey, Spine #1250, will be available in the Criterion Collection on February 18th, 2024.

Beginning the new year with a lighthearted and joyous romantic comedy feels like the right way to get things started. I’d never seen Crossing Delancey prior to this week. To be honest, I wasn’t even familiar with its existence, but after watching it it’s easy to see that it’s an important and influential entry in the romantic comedy genre. Filmmaker Joan Micklin Silver delivers a heartfelt and genuine look at the difficulties that accompany love and accepting love in return.

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Izzy (Amy Irving) is an independent, self-sufficient young woman living in Manhattan. As a bookstore manager, she’s content with her freedom, but is forced to reevaluate her life and her needs when she becomes engaged in a complicated love triangle with two very different men.

Cameron Diaz has shared how different she finds working on movie production sets, after a decade away from the screen.

In an interview on the SkipIntro podcast, Diaz shared: “The industry is so different. I mean, I definitely have to say that MeToo changed everything. You walk on to the set and it is different. There was always just like that one guy, you know, on set, that you were like, ‘God, here he comes again’.

“There was always layers and layers of inappropriateness that you just kind of had to put up with.”

Diaz has been away from the screen for 10 years, concentrating on family life, but was persuaded to come out of retirement to make a pair of films for streamer Netflix, her first one being action-comedy Back in Action, co-starring Jamie Foxx.

Diaz said she was approached by human resources prior to filming to discuss appropriate behaviour,...

Before Jeff Daniels delivered the performance of a lifetime, he worried that he was about to find himself with no food and no job. Thankfully, his pets got to keep their heads.

In Peter and Bobby Farrelly’s 1994 buddy comedy masterpiece Dumb and Dumber, the Broadway star and Golden Globe-nominee took a major career risk by deciding to go toe-to-toe with Jim Carrey at the height of the latter’s box office power. In a year when Carrey also starred in Ace Ventura and The Mask, the In Living Color star commanded a $7 million salary for Dumb and Dumber while Daniels, best known as an exclusively dramatic actor on stage and on screen, took just $50,000 for the opportunity to co-headline a comedy with film’s funniest superstar. And, thanks to Carrey’s help (and a good-luck cup of tea), Daniels’ risk paid off.

In a recent interview about Dumb and Dumber for The Guardian,...

Did You Know Jim Carrey Almost Played Buddy In Will Ferrell’s Elf? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Elf without Will Ferrell feels impossible, right? His silly charm, wide-eyed wonder, and laugh-out-loud lines made it a holiday favorite. But guess what? He wasn’t even the first pick for Buddy! In the early ‘90s, when Elf was just a Hollywood daydream, another comedy icon was set to play Buddy.

That actor had a chaotic energy, a super-expressive face, and a history of playing quirky characters. It seemed like a perfect fit (until it wasn’t). By the time Elf got made, the first-choice actor was long gone, leaving the role wide open. That twist of fate brought in Ferrell, and the rest is history. But who nearly became Buddy Hobbs? And would Elf still be the same holiday gem if that had happened? Let’s rewind to where it all began.

Cameron Diaz’s Hollywood Deal (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Cameron Diaz didn’t just play a lousy teacher; she nailed a legendary deal. She signed for Bad Teacher at $1M, but with a back-end cut of profits, she walked away with a mind-blowing $40M after the film hit $215M worldwide.

Put it bluntly, Diaz walked away with a massive $40 million. That’s a 3,900 percent pay bump. No, this isn’t a math lesson—it’s Hollywood history.

But let’s talk numbers. Bad Teacher had a production budget of just $19 million. It wasn’t some mega blockbuster with insane budgets and expectations. Nope. It was a comedy with a sharp script and a killer cast. And Diaz knew precisely how to cash in on that success. Her negotiating skills turned what could’ve been a modest payday into a legendary one.

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Watching movies in theaters can be an exhilarating experience, but not every film necessitates such an expensive and time-consuming effort. Luckily, we also have streaming services that bring these films to our homes, offering a seamless experience for movie enthusiasts. However, there are numerous platforms that provide a large number of movies on a monthly basis, making it difficult to find something to watch. Fret not; we've prepared a directory of all the movies that will be available on major streaming services in February 2025, including Netflix, Prime Video, Shudder, and more.

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Here's every movie coming to Paramount+ in February 2025:

A Mighty Heart — February 1

A Walk on the Moon — February 1

Adore — February 1

Along Came A Spider — February 1

American Gigolo — February...

Before Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, before Dumb and Dumber and before The Mask, Jim Carrey was on the verge of becoming a huge movie star. At least, he would have gotten there if he’d landed the role he coveted in a massive Steven Spielberg movie. “He auditioned for a very long time. He was really into it,” the film’s casting director, Janet Hirshenson, told Syfy Wire, as reported by Far Out. “I think he really wanted the role. He was good, it was a totally different way to go. I remember he came in very enthusiastically.”

The film Carrey was trying so desperately to land? One of Spielberg’s biggest hits, 1993’s Jurassic Park. While the rubber-faced comic could probably do some pretty hilarious Tyrannosaurus rex imitations, Carrey was angling for the part of chaos theorist Ian Malcolm.

Would he have played it straight? Of course not. His...

Speed, the iconic action film starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, has found a new streaming home this February. Fans of the action classic that shot Reeves and Bullock to stardom will be able to stream the movie on Max starting from today. It was a major blockbuster back in 1994, making over $350 million at the box office and winning two Academy Awards the year after in the Best Sound and Best Sound Effects Editing categories. The film was also acclaimed by critics and audiences, landing a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with renowned critics like Roger Ebert awarding it four out of four stars.

The movie, directed by Jan de Bont, also stars Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels, Joe Morton, Beth Grant and Alan Ruck, among others. Speed follows an LAPD officer named Jack, who's forced to get on board a bus that has a bomb rigged into the speedometer. Luckily, one of the passengers,...