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I, Robot is undoubtedly one of the most memorable movies in Will Smith’s career. Despite many criticisms surrounding its plot, Smith’s performance and the visuals garnered praise. Interestingly, a new viral video featuring a headless robot in San Francisco has brought back some of the creepiest moments from I, Robot.

Will Smith’s 2004 movie was set in 2035. It showed a world where high-tech robots took over major public service positions worldwide, working under the Three Laws of Robotics to keep humanity safe. However, a big conspiracy is unveiled when Smith’s Spooner looks into the mysterious death of the founder of U.S. Robotics.

Is Will Smith’s I, Robot transitioning from reel to real? Will Smith in I, Robot | Credits: 20th Century Fox

It is no lie that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is improving a bit with each passing moment. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes from 2023 highlighted how AI...

It’s true that Firefly was taken off television too soon, and the Browncoats will never forgive Fox for that. For years, fans and stars of the show did their best to convince the studio to bring it back. However, we’re still stuck with the 14 episodes that ran for a single season back in 2002. Some fans have suggested a modern revival of the show.

Their plan is that Firefly will return to the screen like Star Trek: The Next Generation, which continued the legacy of the original Star Trek series with a new cast. However, I can tell you that it is a risky gamble and has a high chance of falling apart.

Fox canceled Nathan Fillion’s show after airing just eleven episodes. On paper, Fox couldn’t justify the huge budget of the show with its below-average ratings. Without giving it another chance, Fox decided to pull...

If you haven’t noticed it yet, Alan Tudyk has been a champion for the Firefly revival in the last decade. Tudyk talks about his canceled space western whenever he gets the chance during interviews. Even though he realizes that his character might not return due to his death in the film Serenity, the actor wants the audience to experience Firefly all over again.

Tudyk’s Hoban “Wash” Washburne was the pilot of the spaceship Serenity, where Nathan Fillion’s Malcolm Reynolds served as the captain. The adventures of the group of misfits, led by Mal, will get anyone hooked on the single-season run of the series.

Alan Tudyk as Hoban Washburne in a still from Firefly | Credits: Fox

During an interview last year, Tudyk was talking about Firefly when he took a shot at another space western that was canceled. He shared that Christopher Yost’s Cowboy Bebop, a...

While the streaming giants battle it out with quantity, Apple is playing a different game—quality over everything. Each release feels like an event. Whether it’s a gut-punching drama, a feel-good comedy, or a twist-filled thriller, Apple TV+ keeps delivering gold.

Beyond just TV, it’s prestige storytelling wrapped in cinematic brilliance. You might come for the star-studded cast, but you’ll stay for the stories that hit hard, linger long, and leave you waiting for the next drop.

One of their newest teases has been about a robot that has gained a conscience and is living among humans who use him as a tool; it doesn’t sound like a fresh premise, right? Well, that’s where Apple TV does its magic. The show is not just a sci-fi thriller now; they introduced quirky dialogues and humor, and watching the trailer that they dropped, it looks quite different...

Jada Pinkett and Will Smith have been in the news time and time again for their eccentric relationship. Whether it is the actor slapping a comedian on stage for joking about his wife to them being in an open relationship, the Internet has made it clear that they have a lot of complaints from the couple. Once hailed as serious couple goals, their relationship now seems to spark more eye-rolls than admiration from fans.

Now, new reports are coming in, stating that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are taking down their real estate portfolio, one property at a time. This has us convinced that the marriage, or the lack thereof, might be over for good this time.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith in Ali (2001) | Credits: Columbia Pictures Jada Pinkett and Will Smith continue to sell their properties

Earlier this year, People revealed that while Jada Pinkett and Will...

Chi McBride has been cast in the upcoming Netflix series “I Will Find You,” Variety has learned exclusively.

McBride joins previously announced lead Sam Worthington as well as cast members Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, Erin Richards, and Jonathan Tucker.

Based on Coben’s novel of the same name, the official logline states, “An innocent father (Worthington) serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive—and must break out of prison to find out the truth.”

McBride will play Max Williams, described as “a legend in the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force who will doggedly pursue the escaped con David Burrough (Worthington) no matter how much it rips his personal life apart.”

McBride’s recent TV credits include “This Is Us” at NBC, and “Hawaii Five-o” at CBS. He is also known for his roles in shows like “Boston Public,...

Jason Blum’s house runneth over at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Horror label Blumhouse brought four new films to tantalize global theater owners on Tuesday, which will roll out steadily through 2025.

The titles feature homicidal robot girls, murderous animatronic mascots, a jacked and terrifying (and undead?) Ethan Hawke and a sentient sex doll. It’s what we love and expect from the producer of “Whiplash” and “BlacKkKlansman.”

This is the first time Blumhouse has presented to exhibitors since merging with horror company Atomic Monster, founded by “The Conjuring” and “Insidious” mastermind James Wan.

Here’s a rundown of the Blumhouse wares:

Five Night’s at Freddy’s 2

Blum himself kicked off his section of the Universal presentation dressed as the titular animatronic bear, Freddy. He pumped up the crowd of exhibitors by revealing that “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” will debut exclusively in theaters in December.

A second installment was...

Jada Pinkett Smith has kept up a steady flow of controversies for the last few years. Be it the strange anecdotes in interviews, exposing shocking scandals, or her explosive memoir, the actress has made it a mission to continue making headlines at all costs.

Her tumultuous marriage with Will Smith and its consequences not only on themselves but also on others have obviously been a recurring theme. As such, it is interesting that they stayed together through it all, even to date.

Jada Pinkett Smith | Credits: Jay Shetty / YouTube

Moreover, Will Smith is also making a steady comeback in Hollywood after the 2022 Oscars SlapGate alienated him. But how have the scandals impacted Jada Pinkett Smith’s life in Tinseltown? Take a look to find out!

Jada Pinkett Smith’s career seems to be recovering fast from the wild scandals she faced in the last few years

The Smiths are one...

Since things haven’t been looking so good for the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the last few months, it seems as if Kevin Feige is playing it extra safe when it comes to Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Expected to be the next big thing in the superhero universe, these films already have us all in a chokehold, and trust us, we do not want to be rescued. With stakes this high, Kevin Feige is looking for 0% risk and 100% blockbuster magic, and he is roping in Marvel Studios’ Og editor for the job.

Jeffrey Ford is the editing mastermind Kevin Feige is bringing back once again. If his name sounds familiar to you, he is the man behind some of the best MCU movies to have come out since its inception. Whether it’s Avengers or Captain America, the man has done it all.

The official logo of Avengers: Doomsday...

Quick LinksWho is Netflix's Cassandra?Cassandra Doesn't Get a Happy EndingCassandra Has a Deeper Story Than M3GAN

The following contains spoilers for Cassandra, now streaming on Netflix.

One of the best horror movies of 2023 is the action-packed M3GAN. It mixes together many concepts that play on artificial intelligence and the robot apocalypse, such as Terminator and I, Robot. The movie also riffs on killer dolls such as Chucky.

In 2025, Netflix does its own take on the concept with the German series, Cassandra. While many viewers haven't seen or heard of Cassandra, it's worth watching due to how it makes M3GAN's dark storyline more personal and heartbreaking.

Who is Netflix's Cassandra? Cassandra Is a Mother Who Got Turned Into an AI

This Netflix sci-fi series revolves around the Prill family, who move into a new house, not realizing it's a decommissioned smart home. David (the father) has no problem with the AI,...

It's sometimes a rare treat to see an anime series actually finish its story, since it's rather common for an anime to either go on hiatus or never finish the original manga's story at all. Recent anime titles, meanwhile, haven't even had a chance to finish their stories yet, such as My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen, so anime fans end up with a lot of unfinished stories. However, there are some wonderful exceptions to that trend.

In past decades, fantastic anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood finished their stories, and more recently, other great anime titles have done the same. From 2020 to the present, fun anime series in all different genres crossed the finish line and aired their final seasons or concluded with anime movies. Anime fans can either watch these series for the first time or revisit them so they can get a complete viewing experience.

Will Smith’s confession about the perils of star life is the very reason why Justin Baldoni’s past lawsuits shouldn’t play a factor in his legal battle against Blake Lively. The ongoing legal battle between the two It Ends With Us co-stars is getting heated with each day.

Will Smith in a still from I, Robot | Credits: 20th Century Fox

As a result, both of them and the people around them have been constantly under public scrutiny for the past couple of months. Inevitably, old skeletons, and lawsuits in Baldoni’s case, have been dug up and brought to the spotlight.

However, as per Will Smith, facing various lawsuits comes with being in the public eye all the time. Something, he seems to be well acquainted with if an old interview is anything to go by.

Will Smith believes facing lawsuits comes with being in the spotlight all...

Will Smith started his acting career in the 1990s, gaining prominence for his performance in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He quickly transitioned to becoming a commercial star, appearing in hit franchises like Men in Black and Bad Boys while also garnering critical acclaim.

Will Smith on All the Smoke podcast (Credit: YouTube).

After almost three decades in Hollywood, Smith has delivered some of the biggest box office hits. At the same time, he has also become a highly sought-after star, earning the actor massive paychecks. Here are the top five movies that earned the mega star some of the biggest salaries in his over thirty-year long career.

5. Bright (2017) Will Smith in a promotion still from Bright (Credit: Netflix).

Bright is an urban fantasy action film directed by Max Landis and starring Will Smith as Daryl Ward, a human LAPD officer. Despite mixed reviews, the film became one...

The night has set for Hollywood’s biggest event. Several Hollywood actors, directors, and artists have walked the red carpet to celebrate the best in the film industry. However, one notable figure is definitely absent from this year’s event: Will Smith, the actor whose infamous moment at the 2022 Oscars made history for all the wrong reasons.

Will Smith as Agent J in Men in Black 3 | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing

Smith’s ban from attending any Academy event was announced shortly after the shocking incident during the live ceremony where he slapped comedian Chris Rock. Like him, the Academy has also banned many other artists like Bill Cosby and Hervey Weinstein for the misconduct of the organization’s ethical expectations. However, what is up with the actor after the infamous incident? Will he ever join the Academy again? Let’s dig into this matter

Will Smith is banned from...

Jada Pinkett Smith may not have had the most loving relationship with her “separated” husband Will Smith in the last few years. However, they were one of the most celebrated couples in the industry at one point. In 2004, Will Smith’s I, Robot hit theaters. Besides his brilliant acting performance, Smith showed off his ripped body in a naked shower scene in the film.

Will Smith in a still from I, Robot | Credits: 20th Century Fox

During an interview, Smith explained the psychological reasons behind baring it all for the scene. He also explained his process behind looking extremely fit in the film. He shared that his wife Jada Pinkett Smith watched the scene and decided to hit the gym almost immediately.

Will Smith’s naked scene in I, Robot forced Jada Pinkett Smith to hit the gym Jada Pinkett Smith as Niobe in The Matrix | Credits: Warner Bros.

Will...

Exclusive: Akiva Goldsman is developing a new Universe at Legendary Television featuring three reimagined Irwin Allen sci-fi TV series. The Oscar-winning writer, producer and director will draw inspiration for the new TV shows from Allen’s catalog and focus on revitalizing Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Land of the Giants and The Time Tunnel.

Goldsman and Legendary Television are crafting a unified vision for these stories, bringing modern sensibilities to their appeal and expanding upon his success in revitalizing the Star Trek universe.

Jon Jashni serves as executive producer, guiding the effort to reintroduce these popular franchises to a new generation, with Derek Thielges co-producing.

Created by Allen, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea premiered in 1964 on ABC based on the 1961 film co-written by Allen and Charles Bennett. It ran for four seasons starring Richard Basehart as Admiral Harriman “Harry” Nelson in the leading role, as well as David Hedison,...

Will Smith is on the path to bringing back some of his most iconic movies, including ‘I Am Legend’ – idea is reportedly being developed with ‘Creed’s’ Michael Jordan – ‘Hitch’ and ‘Hancock.’

Right now, let’s talk the post-apocalyptic movie that is ‘Hancock’ and this really “cool” idea that Will Smith has to bring it back on our screens.

Will Smith Spills ‘Hancock’ Details

Will Smith has had a fantastic run when it comes to playing lead characters in sci-fi movies. Just to prove it I’m going to name a few off the top of my head: ‘I, Robot,’ ‘Gemini Project,’ ‘Men in Black,’ ‘After Earth’ with son Jaden Smith, ‘Suicide Squad,’ and who could forget ‘Independence Day?’

During his appearance on xQc’s live stream on Twitch, a fan asked the star whether it’s possible that ‘Hancock’ would finally be getting a sequel.

In the 2008 superhero movie,...

Will Smith is a bonafide movie star, and you don't get to become a movie star if you're not multi-faceted. Smith's career is one that clearly demonstrates his versatility and then some; he's got a physicality and swagger that lends itself easily to an action film lead, as seen in the "Bad Boys" franchise as well as movies like "Suicide Squad" and "Bright." He has the emotional depth and soulfulness to take on a variety of dramatic roles, as in "King Richard," "The Pursuit of Happyness," "Ali," and "Six Degrees of Separation." He also has a natural comic timing — honed during his years starring on the wildly successful sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" — which crops up in many of his performances, but has also led to winning leading roles in the rom-com "Hitch" and Disney live-action remake "Aladdin."

Despite his considerable range and his continued appeal, Smith has one...

Art carries with it a reflection of the world. The media we make, whether the times are turbulent or peaceful, shows us who we are, or were, or what could be, and it's almost always political. Science fiction is even more political by nature, as it draws from big ideas about technology and its applications, or arguments about gender and individuality, or how we treat an alien people we barely understand. These concepts are derided by misinformed individuals as 'woke,' as if cultural and social awareness is some disease, but these individuals also like to act as if 'woke' is some recent phenomena. 

Unfortunately, this behavior is generational, as some of science fiction's greatest minds often had to obscure their identity as they were -- gasp! -- female, such as James Tiptree Jr. (Alice Sheldon) or C.J. Cherryh, or numerous people of color, like the Hugo-winning Samuel R. Delany.

From rogue androids to emotional AI, these sci-fi movies dive into the future of artificial intelligence.

I haven’t seen “Companion” yet, but it’s been on my list for a few months. It’s a sci-fi horror-thriller about an AI robot named Iris (Sophie Thatcher), who was built to be the perfect companion (in more ways than one…) until she starts questioning everything about her existence. The movie dives into themes of control, identity, and what it really means to be human. With AI being such a hot topic these days, it got me thinking about some of the best sci-fi movies featuring AI-powered robots - so here are seven of my favorites you can stream right now.

Top 7 sci-fi robot movies you can stream right now

No. 7: ‘M3GAN’

No. 6: ‘Ex Machina’

No. 5: ‘I, Robot’

No. 4: ‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’

No. 3: ‘RoboCop’

No. 2: ‘The Terminator’

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Will Smith doesn’t have many regrets in his life, but slapping Chris Rock still ranks high on the list of the few he has. Having a career that spans decades is bound to come with fair share of missed opportunities and regrets.

Will Smith in Bad Boys For Life | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

The biggest career mistake, according to him, though, was passing on the opportunity to play Neo in The Matrix. In a recently released music video, he reflected on that mistake by trying to recreate the movie.

Interestingly, what caught people’s attention was the implication that there is another regret in his life that continues to haunt him. However, they did not explicitly talk about it. So, let’s talk about it.

Will Smith is still haunted by the Chris Rock debacle during the 2022 Oscars

Everybody is aware of the huge debacle at the 2022 Oscars that...

I, Robot, the 2004 Will Smith-led film that takes its name from Isaac Asimov’s 1950 collection of short stories, is headed to Peacock. Starting Feb. 1, viewers will be able to stream I, Robot, which was nominated for a 2005 Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects.

The film, which also starred Bridget Moynahan, James Cromwell, Bruce Greenwood, and Resident Alien’s Alan Tudyk made $353 million at the worldwide box office against a budget of $120 million. The film currently has a 57% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 70% Popcornmeter Score based on more than a quarter of a million ratings.

When the film was first released, some fans had issues with it since it shares the title with the first of Asimov’s Robot book series and includes Asimov’s three laws of robotics. However, the movie does not share many similarities with any of the author’s works beyond that.

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Another classic Isaac Asimov science fiction novel is getting a live-action adaptation, with a crack duo of writers bringing The Caves of Steel to the big screen. Isaac Asimov is one of the most prolific sci-fi writers of all-time, alongside other notable authors in the genre, like William Gibson, Frank Herbert, Richard Matheson, and Gene Wolfe. Many of his works have been adapted to the big and small screen in the past, including Apple TV+'s Foundation, the Will Smith-led I, Robot, and Bicentennial Man starring Robin Williams.

Per Deadline, Asimov's 1953 sci-fi detective novel, The Caves of Steel is being adapted into a feature film. The movie is in the early stages of development, but the project has found its writers. John Ridley, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind 12 Years a Slave, is teaming up with Cheo Hodari Coker to co-write the script. Coker is best known for creating Marvel's vastly underappreciated Luke Cage series,...

John Ridley, the screenwriter behind features like 12 Years a Slave, Needle in a Timestack, and Ben-Hur, and comics like Gcpd: The Blue Wall, The Other History of the DC Universe, and Black Panther, wants to break into the Isaac Asimov business. Deadline announced today that Ridley will adapt Asimov’s 1954 sci-fi novel Caves of Steel, otherwise known as the first installment of the prolific author’s Robots series. Joining Ridley to help create a draft of the script is Marvel’s Luke Cage alum Cheo Hadari Coker.

Here’s a synopsis for Isaac Asimov’s Caves of Steel courtesy of Amazon:

A millennium into the future two advancements have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov’s Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and a humanoid robot who must learn to work together.

Exclusive: John Ridley, the Oscar winner behind 12 Years a Slave, is developing a feature take on Isaac Asimov’s 1954 sci-fi novel The Caves of Steel for 20th Century Studios, Deadline can reveal.

Ridley plans to direct Caves of Steel, having written the most recent draft of the script with Cheo Hodari Coker, the multi-hyphenate best known for creating Marvel’s recent Luke Cage series.

A landmark work of science fiction, which is the first in Asimov’s Robot series, The Caves of Steel introduces readers to a future Earth where humanity has retreated into vast, domed cities — known as the “Caves of Steel” — to escape the harshness of the outside world. The story follows Elijah Baley, a New York City detective who is reluctantly partnered with R. Daneel Olivaw, a humanoid robot, to solve the high-profile murder of a “Spacer” scientist. As Baley navigates the investigation, tensions arise between Earth’s overcrowded, robot-wary society and the more advanced Spacer civilizations, which embrace robotic integration.

Previously, BBC adapted the novel for television, with radio and game adaptations also emerging. Sources said Ridley’s film may also take inspiration from The Caves of Steel‘s sequels, The Naked Sun and The Robots of Dawn.

For Asimov, the Robot series captured a longtime interest in artificial intelligence, which produced his influential “Three Laws of Robotics.” Introduced in his 1942 short story “Runaround,” these laws have become a framework for discussing AI ethics and the challenges of programming intelligent systems to interact safely and effectively with humans.

Asimov’s “Three Laws” are discussed in I, Robot, the 2004 film starring Will Smith, which took inspiration (and its name) from the Russian-born author’s collection of short stories, published in 1950. One of the most prolific and influential writers in the history of science fiction, Asimov is also well known for his Foundation series, exploring the rise and fall of civilizations across a galactic empire, which inspired the Apple series, heading into its third season. Notably, he also co-wrote 1992’s The Positronic Man, which was adapted into the 1999 film Bicentennial Man starring Robin Williams.

Ridley won an Oscar for writing Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, earning three Emmy nominations for his work on American Crime, the anthology he created for ABC. Most recently, he wrote, directed, and produced Shirley, a biopic of the United States’ first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, for Netflix, which starred Academy Award winner Regina King. As a director, his other credits include series like Five Days at Memorial, Godfather of Harlem, Guerrilla and Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992, as well as 2013’s Jimi: All Is by My Side. Ridley is also known for his work with DC Comics including “The Other History of the DC Universe,” “Gcpd: The Blue Wall,” and the recently released “Justice League: The Atom Project #1.”

Most recently writing on and co-producing Paris Barclay’s doc Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee of the same name, Coker has also worked on films like Notorious and Creed II, along with Southland, Ray Donovan and other series.

Ridley is repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Rohner Walerstein; Coker by CAA and Literate Management/Production.

A successful Will Smith sci-fi movie has appeared on a major streaming chart. Will Smith is a rapper and Oscar-winning actor who first rose to prominence onscreen when he played the title role in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran for six seasons between 1990 and 1996. He successfully transitioned into being a major movie star after playing lead roles in the 1995 action-comedy Bad Boys and the 1996 alien invasion movie Independence Day, the latter of which grossed $817.4 million and became the highest-grossing release of the year.

Although subsequent Will Smith movies have taken on a wide variety of genres, he starred in many science fiction movies after the runaway success of Independence Day. His sci-fi output includes the first three movies in the Men in Black franchise, the post-apocalyptic Richard Matheson adaptation I Am Legend, and M. Night Shyamalan's 2013 movie After Earth. One of his biggest science fiction hits,...

Alan Tudyk has certainly had a career many would be proud of, performing iconic roles such as K-2So in Star Wars: Rogue One, Sonny in I, Robot, and most recently voicing Clayface, as well as Dr. Phosphorus, in James Gunn's first fictional project in the new D.C.U., Creature Commandos. However, whilst the version of Clayface in Creature Commandos was certainly a terrifying version of the character, making him the murderous monster we have seen him mostly portrayed as in the comics, it isn’t the best version we have seen put on screen. That came in Harley Quinn, where Tudyk voiced a comedic version of the character alongside performing as The Joker and numerous minor characters throughout the show's now 5-season run.

As he continues to find success with one of his ongoing movie series, a Will Smith franchise is finding renewed success on streaming. Since his breakout turn with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith has found widespread success both as a blockbuster actor and a prestige actor. This, in turn, has netted him four Oscar nominations and one win for Best Actor for King Richard, as well as seven Golden Globe nominations and one win for Best Actor for the same Venus and Serena Williams biopic.

When it comes to his blockbuster productions, Smith has been the face of both a variety of one-off titles and major franchises. Some of the more notable include Roland Emmerich's Independence Day, which helped cement him as a major box office name, 2004's I, Robot and 2007's I Am Legend adaptation. The Michael Bay-helmed Bad Boys movies marked Smith's first venture into the world of franchise storytelling,...

Akiva Goldsman has had many highs and many lows in his Hollywood screenwriting career. The scribe won an Academy Award in 2001 for writing "A Beautiful Mind," but he had previously been nominated for Razzies (honoring the worst in filmmaking) for writing the screenplays to "A Time to Kill" and the atrocious "Batman & Robin." He's been deeply involved in major blockbusters and media franchises, writing "The Da Vinci Code," 1998's "Lost in Space," and "The Divergent Series: Insurgent." He also penned "I, Robot," "I Am Legend," and most recently, "The Dark Tower." 

Since 2017, Goldsman has fallen in with the head honchos at "Star Trek," serving as one of the franchise's executive producers and writing multiple episodes of "Star Trek: Discovery," "Star Trek: Picard," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He has also directed five episodes, embracing his new place atop the "Trek" heap. Goldsman is also working on other projects...

Margot Robbie had Babylon on her mind and a bold take to share. She believed the chaotic, polarizing flick was the Fight Club of our generation—misunderstood on arrival but destined for cult status. While critics and audiences clashed over its wild narrative and unfiltered excess, Robbie stood firm, comparing its divisive reception to David Fincher’s now-iconic masterpiece.

Margot Robbie in a still from Babylon | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Sure, the box office numbers didn’t scream success, but like Fight Club, this chaotic ode to old Hollywood might just be waiting for the world to catch up.

Babylon’s Fight Club Moment: Margot Robbie Says Time Will Prove the Critics Wrong A still from Babylon | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Margot Robbie didn’t mince words when she compared Babylon to Fight Club. Speaking about the polarizing reception of Damien Chazelle’s unhinged Hollywood epic, Robbie wondered aloud if, years from now,...

Of all the Batman villains that have yet to be adapted into a live-action movie, Clayface presents some of the most interesting potential for casting. The villain Clayface has been rumored to appear as the villain of Matt Reeves' The Batman - Part II, though his monstrous appearance and impressive superpowers might make him a better fit for the Dcu continuity in Batman: The Brave and the Bold. In the comics, Clayface has a variety of origins, most of which involve a failed actor whose body becomes transformed into a mutant sludge monster.

There are several directions a live-action version of Clayface could go in. Obviously, actors experienced in motion-capture work could do wonders for the character, able to effectively provide frame data for a terrifying CGI appearance. However, other casting choices could lean into Clayface's origins as an actor, emphasizing his ability to shapeshift into different people rather than...

A new remake of 1956’s sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet is officially in the works at Warner Bros. Read more about those plans below.

A new version of Forbidden Planet, Fred M. Wilcox’s 1956 sci-fi film, is in the works at Warner Bros, Deadline has revealed.

The film is set to be written by Brian K. Vaughan, a TV and comic-book writer who has penned several episodes of Lost as well as comic-books such as Y: The Last Man, Ex_Machina and Marvel’s Runaways. Emma Watts is in the producer’s chair and has previously worked on sci-fi films such as Avatar, Alita: Battle Angel and I, Robot.

The original film, which starred Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen, followed the crew of a starship who set out to find out what happened to a previous expedition on the planet Altair IV. Once they get there, they discover only two survivors...

In a thrilling update for sci-fi enthusiasts, Warner Bros. has announced plans to remake the 1956 film ‘Forbidden Planet,’ according to Deadline.

This ambitious project will see comic book writer Brian K. Vaughan, celebrated for his work on titles like ‘Saga’ and ‘Y: The Last Man,’ leading the charge with a fresh script that promises a new take on the original story.

The production will be helmed by Emma Watts, a veteran producer known for her work on major films such as ‘I, Robot’ and ‘Avatar.’ Watts’ experience with visually stunning and complex sci-fi films makes her a perfect fit for reviving this classic.

‘Forbidden Planet’ is a creative retelling of William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest,’ set in the distant reaches of space.

The story follows Captain John J. Adams and his crew as they explore Altair IV to uncover the fate of a previous mission. They encounter Dr. Edward Morbius,...

Apple TV+'s Foundation show began life as a series of books by legendary sci-fi author Isaac Asimov, but another project from the streaming platform could be part of the same, larger shared universe as Asimov's space opera. Although the Foundation books have been altered quite drastically to create the show, it's still somehow recognizably the same story. Asimov's worldbuilding and extensive lore have allowed for a great deal of flexibility during Foundation's adaptation process, and Apple TV+ has applied a huge piece of Asimov's canon to another project on its platform.

With Foundation season 3 confirmed and on the way, the show's next run of episodes will continue the centuries-long saga of war between the Empire and Hari Seldon's titular organization. Even among the huge number of sci-fi shows on Apple TV+, Foundation stands out for its glossy aesthetic and cerebral premise. The scope of its fictitious universe is so...

Toonz Media Group has teamed with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts on “Minibots,” a new animated feature targeting family audiences, with “Mulan” director Tony Bancroft at the helm. The project, set for release in 2026, was unveiled for pre-sales at AFM 2024.

“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” scribe Michael Ferris wrote the screenplay, which follows three young geniuses at a summer robotics camp who create sentient mini robots. The story tracks their efforts to protect their creations from a powerful tech company seeking to acquire the technology.

Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar said the collaboration with Evolutionary Films and Mojo Global Arts “has been a fantastic experience,” expressing confidence in the film’s potential in the global family entertainment market, describing it as a “lively, fun adventure.”

John Adams of Evolutionary Films emphasized the project’s broad appeal: “‘Minibots’ is a story that connects with the entire family.

Quick Links Did Elon Musk Rip Off I, Robot? Did I, Robot Signal the Rise of AI? I, Robot Remains Prescient in Fascinating Ways

Sometimes, the future arrives in unexpected ways. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Will Smiths blockbuster sci-fi thriller, I, Robot (now streaming on Tubi for free), inspired by the short-story collections of the great Isaac Asimov (though the film only shares the title and basic setup in common). The movie, set in 2035, follows a detective, Spooner (Smith), who investigates the alleged suicide of the U.S. Robotics founder. Even though the Three Laws of Robotics prevent robots from directly causing harm to humans, Spooner becomes increasingly convinced that a particularly human-like robot, Sonny (Alan Tudyk), was responsible for the murder.

Since I, Robot arrived at arguably the peak of Will Smiths superstardom, it was a massive box-office hit despite mixed reviews, grossing over $350 million worldwide on a $120 million budget.

Denzel Washington’s name alone echoes Hollywood royalty. This household name has had one of the most impressive careers spanning four decades. Washington has taken on roles that few actors could handle. From Training Day to The Equalizer, he’s not only playing the character, he’s defining them in the most iconic way that became unforgettable. His two Academy Awards for his powerful performance in Glory and Training Day are just a small glimpse of his talent that highlights how the actor has redefined genres and heroism.

A still from Gladiator 2 (Credits- Paramount Pictures)

Of course, the legendary star has delivered several profitable roles in his illustrious film career. But there were times when iconic actors like Washington didn’t make the right call and turned down major movie roles that became instant box office hits. Yes, there are blockbuster roles he chose to pass on which not...

As one of Hollywoods most bankable stars, its no surprise that Will Smith has returned for several sequels to some of his most popular films. While classics like I Am Legend and I, Robot are still crying out for follow-up films from Smith, other series like Bad Boys and Men in Black have been turned into their own popular franchises. Its not just Smiths biggest films that have received sequels either, as hes also taken the time to appear in cameo roles in everything from Hindi-language Bollywood features to comedy classic sequels like Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

Some of the best Will Smith movies have received sequels, and his incredible onscreen charisma, unique comedic talents, and action-hero bravado have left viewers craving more. While the Academy Award winner has excelled in one-off dramas like The Pursuit of Happyness, Concussion, and King Richard, Smiths also willing to embrace big-budget sequels...

Hollywood has its share of glamor, glitz, and golden status, but some stars have snagged a very different kind of prize, a spot in Guinness Book of World Records. Since 1955, the most recognized title has kept a track record of the most bizarre, extraordinary, and even ridiculous accomplishments. While most of us think of Guinness Records as home for the world’s longest fingernails, a surprising number of celebrities have found their places within its pages.

Whether it’s for holding the longest film career or record-setting stunts, Hollywood’s biggest names have carved out their names in ways that most people would never imagine. Curious to know the names of the star-studded lineup that made Hollywood proud by earning an entitlement in the Guinness Book? Here are the most popular celebrities that have taken home global recognition.

Will Smith

Will Smith has been in the industry for over three...

Rogue One was the unlikeliest of Star Wars success stories: a spinoff movie revolving around an entirely new cast of characters trying to steal plans for the Death Star. And then at the end everybody...well, I guess I shouldn't spoil things explicitly. The movie came out in 2016; you can find out happens if you want.

In any case, Rogue One was a big hit at the box office, but it was still surprising when we heard that Disney was going to make a spinoff TV show about supporting character Cassian Andor, a rebel willing to give anything in the fight against the Empire. Once again, Andor turned into an unlikely success; many fans consider it the best Star Wars TV show Disney has yet made.

The upcoming second season of Andor will bring back more of the Rogue One cast, including K-2So, a reprogrammed Imperial droid given to sarcasm and back talk.

Will Smith and Sandra Bullock, two Hollywood heavyweights, had more in common than just blockbuster hits—they both loved the same Marvel movie! Despite coming from different corners of the entertainment world, their shared favorite flick took fans by surprise.

Credits: Sandra Bullock in Murder by Numbers | Credits: Warner Bros.

While both actors dominated the big screen in their own right, their love for the Marvel universe showed they had a soft spot for superhero action too. But what movie did they both rave about? Any guesses?

Will Smith and Sandra Bullock Bond Over the Powerful Impact of Black Panther on Hollywood and Representation Will Smith in a still from the film I, Robot | Credit: 20th Century Studios

Will Smith and Sandra Bullock may be from different Hollywood worlds, but they shared one thing in common—their love for Black Panther. Both stars praised the Marvel blockbuster for shattering long-held Hollywood beliefs—but for Bullock,...

Veteran visual effects producer Nancy St. John, whose credits include the films “Babe” and “Gladiator” (both of which won VFX Oscar kudos), has died at the age of 70, the Visual Effects Society confirmed.

St. John held a career in VFX and computer animation that spanned more than four decades. She was a former Ves executive board committee member who received the distinction of Fellow in 2021.

“Nancy and I served together on the Society’s executive committee, and she passionately represented the worldwide members,” past Ves chair Jeffrey A. Okun said in a statement. “She was a vibrant, creative person and a knowledgeable practitioner who helped so many individuals and VFX companies along the way – always generous with her wit and wisdom, but also always aware of the bottom line. She will be sorely missed, and the world is now a little colder because she has moved on.”

St. John’s...

With I Am Legend 2 discarding the theatrical ending of I Am Legend in favor of an alternate ending, it could help improve some of Will Smith's other sci-fi adaptations at the same time. Smith is a huge action star, but his track record in sci-fi movies has been spotty, as the movies often drastically change the source material they are based on. With I Am Legend, the original novel was based on a book by Richard Matheson that told a very different story to the movie.

Instead of a nuanced story about vampires, and analyzing how sometimes the monster in a story is more about the perspective than the outward appearance, the movie was a straightforward dystopian sci-fi with monsters. But Smith also starred in I, Robot, which was an even bigger departure from the source material by Isaac Asimov. Despite these movies and their clear changes, the...

Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind the dystopian sci-fi opus Blade Runner 2049, is suing Elon Musk, Warner Bros. Discovery and Tesla over part of an Oct. 10 presentation to unveil the car maker’s designs for hypothetical future products, including an self-driving “cybercab.”

The much-hyped event, which also included plans for a larger autonomous “robovan” and remotely operated Optimus robots serving drinks, contained few specifics about when any of these products would become a reality. Tesla staged all this on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, in hopes of leveraging some movie magic,...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of November titles. The Tubi November 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals, some series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, 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 November 2024 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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The new Steve Jobs is “that laminated-faced hair plug cunt on Twitter,” or so says the iconic rant comedian who can’t be bothered to learn his name.

There might not be a genre of celebrity whom Bill Burr hates more than “tech billionaire who pretends to be a genius because he takes credit for other people’s inventions.” Long before the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs saw a post-mortem shift in public opinion as people slowly realized that he “invented” the iPhone about as much as Elon Musk “founded” Tesla, Burr appeared on a 2012 episode of Conan less than a year after Jobs’ death and trashed the late tech mogul for making himself the face of others’ innovations in a legendary rant that still ranks among the irate comic’s all-time best.

Now that Burr’s stance on the deceased Apple don who was once widely considered to be...

Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi adventure The Electric State adapts a much-loved art book by Simon Stalenhag. Or does it? We weigh up what counts as an adaptation.

Does Netflix read YouTube comments? If so, it’s a wonder what it makes of the 2,200 (and counting) responses beneath the debut trailer for its upcoming movie, The Electric State. They’re not what you’d call enthusiastic.

“It’s literally an art book,” reads one. “How did they make it look so wrong.”

“The tone looks nothing like the book whatsoever,” reads another. “I loved the hopeless, lonely, and dystopian feel of the source material.”

It’s churlish to judge a film too harshly based on its marketing, of course, but watching the 147-second promo for Netflix’s upcoming, (reported) $320m sci-fi adventure raises a number of questions. Most pressingly: why option Swedish artist and author Simon Stalenhag’s graphic novel of...

There’s something oddly familiar about Tesla’s new Cybercab and Optimus humanoid robot designs — especially to Alex Proyas.

The director of “The Crow” and “Dark City” pointed out via X the striking similarities to his 2004 film “I, Robot.” The choice of platform had to sting Elon Musk, who owns both the former Twitter and Tesla.

Proyas tweeted, “Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?”

The filmmaker shared three pairs of side-by-side images: On the left, pictures from “I, Robot,” and on the right, Tesla’s recent prototypes. Tesla’s Optimus, a prototype of a Tesla Bot, is a sleek, standing, walking robot that shares some of the same features and build as the ones that stood opposite Will Smith in the 20-year-old film.

There’s also have the Robovan, a bulky, Art Deco-looking vehicle envisioned to carry up to 20 people. It looks an awful lot like an “I,...

Science fiction has always been a genre meant to inspire and caution us in equal measure, and 2004's "I, Robot" is no exception. Taking place in the year 2035 in a future where self-driving cars are the norm, legions of robots have taken over menial tasks, and Converse All-Star sneakers are still as fresh as ever, director Alex Proyas' messy action movie was a solid hit upon release and has aged surprisingly well -- particularly as our own reality has taken larger and larger steps toward a similar status quo. One can easily imagine Will Smith's old-school cop Del Spooner looking at our own reality and stubbornly rolling his eyes at our own acceptance of and overreliance on AI. Sure, we're not quite at the level of technological advancement that Proyas and writers Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman envisioned (to say nothing of famed author Isaac Asimov himself, who wrote...

Elon Musk has long established himself as a pioneer in pushing technological boundaries and coming up with innovations that we could only dream of having. While much of his innovations are applauded, his latest futuristic tech found itself an unlikely critic, the director of Will Smith’s 2004 flick, I, Robot.

Elon Musk | Credit: Return to Space / Netflix

Musk recently unveiled two techs, a futuristic Robovan and a humanoid robot Optimus, which bear a striking resemblance to the tech featured in the film. While Musk has yet to respond, fans are having fun blasting director Alex Proyas for his ‘controversial’ take.

Will Smith’s I, Robot Director Has a Beef with Elon Musk Will Smith in a still from the film I, Robot | Credit: 20th Century Studios

Elon Musk, aka the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, recently unveiled some new tech by the company. On Thursday, Musk revealed a bunch of...