News

It is safe to say that Jack Black is one of the most unique movie stars of the 21st century. Having appeared in films as early as the 1990s, as well as establishing himself as a comedic rock icon alongside Kyle Gass with their band Tenacious D, Black's rise to superstardom is particularly notable through his roles in family films. Whether it is through his voice work in animated films such as "Shark Tale, "Kung Fu Panda," and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," or in live-action fair such as "Nacho Libre," "Goosebumps," the "Jumanji" films, and most recently, "A Minecraft Movie," Black has left his mark on the family film genre.

Along with his extensive work within family films, Jack Black remains a beloved comedic actor thanks to his roles in more mature material. "High Fidelity" served as a wonderful cinematic breakthrough for him, whereas his roles in "Shallow Hal,...

Ben Stiller's dark comedy, which made over $128 million at the box office, has landed on Netflix's global chart 18 years after its release. Stiller has been a consistent comedic presence since the 1990s, starting with his sketch comedy series, The Ben Stiller Show. He went on to make guest appearances in television shows like Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, and Extras, the last of which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

After beginning his career in television, Stiller transitioned to film and starred in a string of successful studio comedies, including romantic comedies like There's Something About Mary and Along Came Polly, and more absurdist and satirical style comedies such as Zoolander, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, and Tropic Thunder. Since the mid-2010s, Stiller has shifted back to television, directing episodes of Severance and other shows. However, many of Stiller's...

Following President Donald Trump’s recent threat that he will hit movies made in foreign countries with 100% tariffs has Hollywood panicking. But, according to Tom Cruise fans, the Mission: Impossible star and action icon is guaranteed to set Trump straight.

The President of the United States threatened movies made outside America with 100% tariffs over the weekend, and while many have revealed how such a move would be extremely difficult, this has caused panic within the industry, which is still feeling the effects of both the Covid pandemic and the strikes in 2023.

Now, Tom Cruise fans have shared their thoughts on the situation, and believe that the Top Gun actor, who is often hailed as the last, true movie star and the savior of movies, will put a stop to Trump’s latest act of madness. Many have used both his infamous tirade behind-the-scenes of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning and his Tropic Thunder character,...

Is the commentary track a lost art? For those who get their movies at home via streaming services, it certainly is. Unfortunately, the major services don't offer any sort of bonus features, while VOD purchases only come with a small selection of content. For those of us who still worship at the altar of physical media, the academic commentary track is alive and well, with every release containing at least one track examining a film. However, both groups have to endure the loss of what used to be a Hollywood staple: the cast commentary track for a recent film. While these continue to crop up on occasion, they've become exceedingly rare, which is bizarre for anyone who was around for the heyday of DVD. Heck, commentaries used to be such a prerequisite that in 2008's "Tropic Thunder," Robert Downey Jr.'s Kirk Lazarus (playing Lincoln Osiris) made a quip about...

Suits LA looks set to bring on another celebrity for a guest appearance, as Yvette Nicole Brown is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of the legal dramedy, per Variety. Brown will play a version of herself in the episode airing May 4 on NBC, a move the show has pulled off before.

The official description for the episode reads:

“Ted must deliver on a request from client Patton Oswalt. Amanda turns to Erica for help defending a teen star accused of attacking her dad. Stuart’s accident sends him into a spiral. In the past, Ted and Eddie (Carson A. Egan) come to LA for Stuart’s bachelor party.”

Brown returns to NBC after previously working with the network on Community, which was executive produced by Dan Harmon and Chris McKenna. The show currently has a movie sequel in the works at Peacock. After leaving Community, Brown took...

Yvette Nicole Brown is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of “Suits LA,” Variety has learned exclusively.

Brown will play a version of herself in the episode airing May 4 on NBC, streaming the following day on Peacock. The official description for the episode states:

“Ted (Stephen Amell) must deliver on a request from client Patton Oswalt (as himself). Amanda (Maggie Grace) turns to Erica (Lex Scott Davis) for help defending a teen star accused of attacking her dad. Stuart’s (Josh McDermitt) accident sends him into a spiral. In the past, Ted and Eddie (Carson A. Egan) come to LA for Stuart’s bachelor party.”

Brown previously starred in the popular NBC sitcom “Community,” with a movie followup to the show currently in the works at Peacock. Brown has also starred in shows like “The Mayor,” “Drake and Josh,” ”The Odd Couple,” “Big Shot” and “Act Your Age.

Careful where you crack a joke—sometimes the joke cracks you back! This line has stuck in our heads ever since we saw Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black try to set the internet on fire with their viral spoof for Tropic Thunder. But when Stiller cracked wise about Downey Jr.’s darker past with addiction and jail time, things didn’t just get awkward; they got radioactive. We mean, what was he thinking?

Honestly, watching that sketch felt like eating cotton candy laced with gunpowder. It started all chuckles and slapstick until Stiller decided to drop the Vegas-hooker-cocaine line like it was some edgy inside joke. Spoiler alert: it backfired hard. Let’s unpack how an attempt at viral gold turned into a full-blown cringe-fest!

Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder skit hits a nerve with Rdj Ben Stiller, Brandon T Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder...

The Penguin Lessons came to us in the form of a memoir by Tom Michell in 2016, and it has finally been made into a movie. Adapted by BAFTA-winning writer Jeff Pope, the story follows a British teacher who takes a job in Argentina in 1976. With the country’s political turmoil as the backdrop, the movie tells a human tale that reminds us that even in times of chaos and uncertainty, the bonds we form become the reason to stay alive.

Oscar-nominated director Peter Cattaneo helmed the dramedy and promises to bring his signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and nuanced character portrayal. Cattaneo is known for creating the comedy film The Full Monty, for which he won multiple accolades. Military Wives is another one of his projects that gained recognition.

Steve Coogan, the acclaimed actor, takes on the leading role along with an extensive list of the ensemble cast. This project...

With the production already commencing for Doomsday, it was only a matter of time before the internet was flooded with posts alleging to be official leaks. But amidst the various alleged set images, including the likes of James Marsden, Sir Ian McKellen, and Benedict Wong, the one that has caused the most hoopla is Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom.

Robert Downey Jr | Credit: San Diego Comic-Con

Given the anticipation surrounding Rdj’s Doom, it’s easy to see why the alleged set leak popped off, but according to one scooper, its authenticity is questionable, to say the least.

Is there any truth to Robert Downey Jr’s alleged Doom leak?

Major productions have been no stranger to set leaks, with the most recent example being Superman, whose set images were making headlines during its filming in Cleveland Cincinnati. However, Marvel, for the most part, has been pretty successful in deceiving audiences,...

Did Robert Downey Jr. Ever Roast A Christopher Nolan Movie? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Robert Downey Jr. once threw serious shade at a Christopher Nolan movie. Fast forward to 2021, and he walked straight into the heart of one and walked out with an Oscar. Talk about a bridge well burned, then casually rebuilt with gold.

Back in 2008, Downey was riding high off Iron Man and Tropic Thunder. Around the same time, The Dark Knight dropped and blew up pop culture. But Downey didn’t understand the hype. He openly admitted the film just wasn’t his thing and called it overly cerebral.

The MCU star jokingly added that he’d probably need a college degree to understand what was happening. DC Comics didn’t escape the roast, either. He cracked that it just wasn’t for him. Still, Robert Downey Jr. made it clear he was half-kidding. He shrugged off the remarks,...

TV dramas like Black Mirror have gone mainstream, proving there's a wider audience for dystopian horror. Series creator Charlie Brooker said he's now jealous of Severance because he keeps hearing that it’s a "much better" show.

Charlie Brooker said he's not watching Severance; he's heard enough people asserting that's a better show. "There's certainly a show I haven't watched that's made me jealous. People keep telling me to watch Severance, and I haven't let myself do it because they also say to me, "Oh, you'll love it. It's a bit Black Mirror-y, but it's much better,'" he told THR. It's been 13 years since Brooker delved deep into dystopian horror; Black Mirror Season 1 instantly gained a cult following as an unapologetically dark TV show. Severance gained its fan base similarly, but quickly broke into the mainstream in Season 2.

Black Mirror and Severance have one more thing in common.

The secret to a huge payday at the box office? These days, the magic name is "Jack Black." Between the record-breaking success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (where he voiced the big baddie Bowser) and now the ridiculous performance of "A Minecraft Movie," Black is the man on top and can't be stopped. It's also unsurprising, considering he's been one of the most recognizable comedy faces in Hollywood for decades, with roles in films like "Saving Silverman," "Shallow Hal," "School of Rock," "Nacho Libre," "Tropic Thunder," the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise, and the recent "Jumanji" reboot movies (in addition to his band Tenacious D) keeping him a superstar.

But what about the roles that people might not be as familiar with? What about those hidden gems in Black's filmography that don't get as much attention because they aren't as showy as some of his more notable works? In honor...

You know what they say, “life’s a series of bumps, bruises, and breakthroughs.” And when it comes to Hollywood, few stories prove this more than the journeys of Terrence Howard and Robert Downey Jr. These two actors’ paths intersected at a pivotal point in Iron Man (2008), but their personal and professional lives have been anything but easy sailing.

Howard’s early life was marred by relationship turbulence, with two divorces from Lori McCommas before 2007. Yet, amid that chaos, he snagged the role of James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes in Iron Man. But a contract dispute led to him being replaced by Don Cheadle.

Terrence Howard | Credit: Pbd podcast/YouTube

On the flip side, Downey Jr. was battling his demons in the form of substance abuse, but Iron Man became his redemption, breathing life into his career, and creating the foundation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Their stories mirror each other in many ways,...

How did Jack Black nail his gender-swap role in Jumanji?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Sony Pictures’ Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle revived the beloved 1995 classic with a bold, modern twist—reimagining the mysterious board game as a retro-style video game that drew players directly into its world.

Instead of the jungle spilling into suburbia, this film flipped the script: the jungle consumed its players via video game. Four high school students were sucked into the game and took on avatars wildly different from their real-world selves, turning the adventure into a body-swap comedy with a digital edge.

In the movie, Dwayne Johnson embodied a socially awkward gamer trapped in a heroic explorer’s frame, while Kevin Hart portrayed a confident jock who ended up as a short, fast-talking zoologist.

But perhaps the most striking transformation belonged to Jack Black, who hilariously played Professor Shelly Oberon—the in-game persona of Bethany White,...

Jack Black is back on our screens with “A Minecraft Movie,” and once you finish the film, you might be feeling a desire for more of him.

Over the years, Black has cemented himself as a comedy legend, with musical chops to boot. But the man has been working in Hollywood for a few decades now, which means his catalogue runs pretty deep. So, if you need some help choosing, we’ve rounded up nine of his best films to guide you.

These are in no particular order, so love them as you see fit.

Paramount Pictures School of Rock (2001)

There’s a reason that scenes from “School of Rock” have consistently gone viral on social media, as recently as last year. The film, directed by Richard Linklater and written by “The White Lotus” creator Mike White, is just a fun, musical balm for the soul, in which Jack Black...

In Frank Oz's 2001 film "The Score," Robert De Niro plays Nick, a master safe-cracker who is approached by a thief named Jack (Edward Norton) about a potentially lucrative heist. This is all suspicious from the jump, however, as Nick is usually recruited for heists by his fence and longtime associate Max (Marlon Brando). Jack seems to want to take control of the situation, which Nick doesn't care for. Like all the best heist movies, "The Score" is mostly a procedural, detailing how Nick and Jack plan to break into a safe that contains a valuable golden scepter. Cleverly, rather than crack the safe in a traditional fashion, Nick thinks to drill a hole in its top, fill it with water, and then lower a small bomb inside. The detonation will cause the water to expand and the door to blow off the safe. It's just physics.

Despite starring Brando and De Niro,...

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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,...

Robert Downey Jr. is the Oscar-winning actor and three-time nominee who has had his share of ups-and-downs. He's been more in demand than ever lately thanks in large part to the highly popular "Avengers" series, in which he played billionaire superhero Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) to great acclaim. Tour through our photo gallery of his 21 greatest films, ranked from worst to best.

The son of underground filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. and actress Elsie Downey, he made his acting debut at age five in his father's film "Pound" (1970). He received his first Oscar nomination in 1992: Best Actor for his performance as silent movie legend Charles Chaplin in "Chaplin." It took 16 years for him to return to the Oscar race: Best Supporting Actor for his role as an Australian actor who surgically alters himself to play an African-American platoon leader in "Tropic Thunder" (2008).

Both films also brought him Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations,...

The song from one of the most memorable scenes from the Severance Season 2 finale has been released in its entirety, even for those who don’t have an Apple TV+ subscription. Apple TV+ has dropped The Ballad of Ambrose & Gunnel by Theodore Shapiro, the song played during the Marching Band scene, in the final episodes of Severance Season 2. Mr. Milchick (Tramell Tillman) calls upon Lumon’s Choreography and Merriment department to celebrate Mark Scout (Adam Scott) finishing Cold Harbor, but things don’t go as planned when he gets locked in the bathroom and the entire band turns on him. The Defiant Jazz scene from Severance Season 1 had long been regarded as one of the most iconic moments in the show, but the Marching Band scene takes the cake and is now Milchick’s best moment.

While not acclaimed on the same level as Season 1, Severance Season 2 proved to be...

Eddie Murphy famously had beef with David Spade after his Hollywood Minute segment on SNL’s Weekend Update took a wicked shot at him. “Look, children, it’s a falling star,” Spade snarked next to a picture of a smiling Murphy. “Make a wish.”

@doubleimpactpodcast

Spade had been much crueler to other celebrities, but Murphy, fresh off his first box-office flops, was incensed. He repeatedly called the SNL offices to berate a terrified Spade. “My heart stopped. Wtf?” Spade remembered. He finally accepted the call, and “I took my beating.”

But if Spade’s one-liner riled Murphy, what did he think of that fake movie trailer that ran before Tropic Thunder? Multiple trailer spoofs in that movie parodied the worst of Hollywood. Ben Stiller’s character, Tugg Speedman, starred in Scorcher VI: Global Meltdown, the latest in a series of over-the-top action blockbusters that made less money with each sequel.

Fans of Ghostbusters comedy legend Harold Ramis will be able to stream his last-ever movie next month. The filmmaker's final directorial effort before his death in 2014 was the prehistoric comedy Year One.

Even some of Ramis' biggest fans may have missed Year One since it under-performed in theaters in 2009, and was largely dismissed by critics. Hulu subscribers will get to decide for themselves about whether Year One was wrongfully ignored when it becomes available to stream on April 1, 2025.

Year One Comes to Hulu in April

Jack Black and Michael Cera starred in Ramis' spoof of the biblical Book of Exodus, as two primitives traveling to the sin-filled village of Sodom to save their love interests (June Diane Raphael and Juno Temple). The comedy boasted a hugely impressive cast, including a Superbad reunion for Cera with co-star Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Bill Hader, Olivia Wilde, Paul Rudd and David Cross all featured in Year One too.

[This story contains major spoilers from the season two finale of Apple TV+’s Severance, “Cold Harbor.”]

Mark S. murdered Mr. Drummond in Severance‘s season two finale. His finger pulled the trigger of a gun while shifting from innie to outie in Lumon’s elevator, and Outie Mark (Adam Scott) woke up to a fountain of blood streaming from Drummond’s (Darri Ólafsson) throat. Upstairs, Innie Mark had just finished a brutal fistfight with Drummond, which began with the security chief’s near-successful strangulation of Mark and ended with goat lady Lorne (Gwendoline Christie) throwing several key punches.

In the testing floor’s elevator lobby, Drummond’s blood spurted, then bubbled, then pooled around his dead body on the shining white tile. Outie Mark used his blood-saturated tie to circumvent a DNA barrier to rescue Gemma (Dichen Lachman), who in turn guided her husband back to the severed floor, where Innie Mark pushed Gemma through a doorway and then, to the lilting snare...

Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm will be the next hosts of “Saturday Night Live,” with Morgan Wallen; Elton John and Brandi Carlile; and Lizzo serving as musical guests.

March 29 will mark Madison’s “SNL,” debut fresh off her “Anora” best actress win at the Oscars. Besides playing the title role in Sean Baker’s awards-sweeping film, her prominent credits include 2022’s “Scream,” 2019’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and the series “Better Things,” which ran on FX from 2016 to 2022.

She will be joined by Wallen, who has performed on “SNL” once before when Jason Bateman hosted in 2020. Wallen will soon go on tour in support of his upcoming album “I’m The Problem.”

Black returns to “SNL” for his fourth episode as host on April 5, having previously headlined the show in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Best known for comedy films such as “School of Rock,” “Nacho Libre,” “Tropic Thunder” and more,...

Tom Cruise is out here playing checkers while everyone else is playing – well, whatever Hollywood’s version of 4D chess is. The Mission: Impossible star was spotted hanging out with Ana de Armas again, but insiders say his real focus is on a different A-lister: Demi Moore.

Tom Cruise as in Mission Impossible – Fallout | Credits: Cruise/Wagner Productions

While fans wonder if Cruise and de Armas are cooking up a project, reports suggest he’s more interested in winning over Moore.

Tom Cruise’s power play: Spotted with Ana de Armas, but his real move is on Demi Moore Ana de Armas in a still from No Time to Die | Credits: MGM and Universal Pictures

Tom Cruise was spotted with Ana de Armas for the second time in London, but insiders say his real focus is on Demi Moore. Reports claim Cruise sees Moore as the key to reclaiming his Hollywood status,...

Tropic Thunder is still Robert Downey Jr.'s most controversial movie, it continues to face heavy backlash for its divisive themes. He said they set out to challenge tropes but anticipated the criticism. Fans can watch Tropic Thunder for free on Tubi this April.

Tubi is streaming Tropic Thunder for free on Apr. 1.Directed by Ben Stiller, the R-rated comedy follows a group of egotistical actors who believe they're making a war film; none of their scenes were make believe, however, and they stumbled along, oblivious to the peril. Tropic Thunder stars Stiller, Jack Black, Brandon Timothy Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr., who plays Kirk Lazarus, an Australian method actor who takes his latest role to the extreme. Lazarus undergoes "pigmentation alteration" to play Staff Sergeant Lincoln Osiris, a black character and war veteran. Critics have since called out Downey Jr.'s character and his portrayal of African-Americans.

Downey Jr.

When Tom Cruise and Shah Rukh Khan honored Slumdog Millionaire (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shah Rukh Khan holds a hefty reputation as Bollywood’s “king,” yet the actor has willingly distanced himself from heading west. The Devdas actor has graced Hollywood’s talk shows and media often, occasionally venturing to compare himself with Tom Cruise to effortlessly spotlight his own lavish life and career in India.

That’s not to say Khan has ever lacked tantalizing offers from Hollywood. In 2009, Danny Boyle, director of the Academy Award-winning Slumdog Millionaire, eyed him for the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire host role. Khan politely declined the part, hinting at his reluctance to chart gray or negative parts at that stage in his journey, and was replaced with Anil Kapoor.

However, Srk did resurface at Boyle’s invite during the Slumdog Millionaire promotional push, even helming its intro at the 2009 Golden Globes, as...

Having great hair is almost a prerequisite for celebrities in Hollywood. However, when Robert Pattinson admitted he didn’t care too much about his crowning glory, it became a useful joke in a promotional clip for the MTV Movie Awards.

Robert Pattinson in Twilight / Credits: Summit Entertainment

Tom Cruise, on the other hand, revived his Tropic Thunder role in the said clip and lampooned the Twilight actor, who rose to fame for his iconic appearance as the vampire Edward Cullen—whose hair was an important part of his overall appeal.

Robert Pattinson’s filthy hair became the highlight of a spoof with Tom Cruise Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder / Credits: Paramount Pictures

In 2010, Tom Cruise and Robert Pattinson teamed up for a hilarious spoof video where they both made fun of their iconic movie roles. In the video shared below, the Tropic Thunder star once again got into his Les Grossman alter-ego,...

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.

Tubi Originals

Action...

Jamie Foxx was part of a press conference today while promoting his Apple TV+ documentary production, Number One on the Call Sheet, and MovieWeb had a chance to ask Foxx about the challenges of moving behind the camera to direct his first feature-length fiction film, All-Star Weekend. It's apparently a wild comedy full of vignettes, like the absolute classic Robert Townsend comedy, Hollywood Shuffle. And apparently, Robert Downey Jr. is ditching the Blackface of Tropic Thunder for a different skin complexion. As a matter of fact, so is Jamie Foxx.

Foxx discussed calling in a variety of people to take part in what seems like an outrageous comedy — not just Robert Downey Jr., but also Benicio Del Toro, Gerard Butler, Snoop Dogg, Jeremy Piven, Eva Longoria, DJ Khaled, The Game, and many others. In a hilarious Downey Jr. impersonation, Foxx imitated the actor accepting the role, and then detailed Downey Jr.

Danny McBridehas been one of the most consistently successful creative storytellers of the past several decades, as he has managed to star, produce, and create a series of highly successful HBO shows like Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones. Although McBride’s shows are brilliant in their own right, he certainly earned a reputation for being one of the funniest living actors thanks to hilarious performances in modern comedy classics like Pineapple Express, This Is The End, and Tropic Thunder. McBride has a rather extensive filmography, as he has frequently collaborated with the acclaimed independent filmmaker David Gordon Green. Although he would later work with Green on writing and creating the new Halloween reboot trilogy, McBride has a small role in the brilliant romantic drama All the Real Girls.

There aren’t many actors in film history who have managed to pull off a comeback quite as impressive as Robert Downey Jr.’s sudden reemergence in the first decade of the 21st century. Although Downey Jr. had once been considered a generational talent due to his brilliant performances in Chaplin and The Pick-up Artist, among many others, his personal addiction issues led to an extended period in which he was essentially unemployable. Downey Jr.’s perseverance paid off when, in 2008, he landed two roles that would reshape his career forever; Tropic Thunder earned him enough praise for the bravery of his performance that it earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and Iron Manmade him the face of the most popular multimedia franchise of the century. However, this was a comeback that was already in the works two years prior, as Downey Jr. gave one of his most personal,...

No film so perfectly encapsulates the generation gap in America in the '60s than John Wayne's corny Vietnam War epic, The Green Berets. The genre has reached such a level of ubiquity and cliché that soon it birthed its own parody in the form of Tropic Thunder. There’s no shortage of productions exploring the political nuances and the social ramifications of the war today, but that was a different story in 1968.

Adapting the 1965 best-selling novel of the same name to theaters, it boasted John Wayne in the lead, with The Fugitive star David Janssen, Jim Hutton, and George Takei in supporting roles. The Vietnam War was a travesty in many respects. Blame US Defense Secretary Robert McNamara. For the movie, that is. Come to think of it, blame him for the war too. Reactions to the action flick were unkind. For screenwriters, journalists, and directors, it only...

Running Point, Netflix's latest addition to its long list of sports-centered works, debuted on February 27, 2025. Comprising 10 episodes, with each episode averaging at just thirty minutes, the heartfelt comedy is the perfect binge-watch. The series follows its protagonist, Isla Gordon, as she struggles to carry on her family's legacy in basketball. Isla takes on the presidency of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team following a scandal that forces her elder brother, Cam, to resign from his position. However, it isn't a smooth sail for Isla, who has to prove herself both to her family and the industry.

Created by the talented Mindy Kaling, together with Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, Running Point has a host of talented names, featuring a diverse cast from different backgrounds. The combination of the cast creates an eccentric dynamic, leading to compelling characters. While some names are well-known in the industry, Running Point also brings...

For years, rumors swirled that Titanic almost had a very different Jack Dawson – Matthew McConaughey. Kate Winslet even auditioned with him and sparks definitely flew. But here’s the twist: Cameron insisted Leo was always his guy, while McConaughey claimed he was led to believe the role was his.

Matthew McConaughey in Tropic Thunder. | Paramount Pictures

So, what really happened? Did Hollywood’s biggest ship almost set sail with a different leading man?

Matthew McConaughey’s almost-Titanic moment: The role he thought he had Matthew McConaughey in The Wolf of Wall Street. | Credit: Paramount Pictures.

Matthew McConaughey thought he had the role of Jack Dawson in Titanic. He walked out of his audition with Kate Winslet feeling confident. The energy was all high-fives and back pats. McConaughey even called his agent, convinced it was happening. But then… nothing.

He shared,

The audition went really well – well enough that when I left,...

Jon Stewarthas taken some heat over the past month for supposedly not attacking the Trump administration enough. A week after Donald Trump was officially inaugurated as President of the United States, Stewart spent his weekly monologue on The Daily Show warning people to not overreact to every single thing the Trump administration does, and to not scream "fascist" every day. It was a more centrist take than the left wanted to see after the first week of Trump's presidency, resulting in a bevy of criticism and YouTube comments like, "Glad to read I am not the only one who doesn't see it the way Jon does tonight. Fascism doesn't come in with a bang; it slithers in and erodes the institutions from within." It's safe to say that, one month later, things have heated up.

Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, saw one of Stewart's most immediately acclaimed monologues since his return to The Daily Show in Feb.

James Mangold directed films across genres including rom-coms, dramas, and biopics. He also helmed 2007's 3:10 to Yuma, one of cinema's best Western remakes.

James Mangold's 3:10 to Yuma joins Hulu's streaming library on Mar. 1. This 2007 Western is an impressive remake of the 1957 film, one of cinema's genre-defining classics. With an impressive ensemble led by Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Peter Fonda, and Ben Foster, 3:10 to Yuma is a darker, grittier version of the original, which had a hopeful, triumphant ending. In contrast, James Mangold's remake is character-driven with its complex villain and tragic protagonist. The film was a modest success upon release, and it has since earned a cult following; Western fans consider it a worthy remake, acclaimed by critics and the general audiences.

Related10 Great Movies That Are Actually Remakes

Whether it be 2003's Freaky Friday or 1983's Scarface, many great movies of their time are actually film remakes in disguise.

Ben Stiller has always been politely outspoken with his views, far from neutral but worlds away from a Rachel Zegler-style "F**k Trump." This has gotten him in the proverbial crosshairs of Elon Musk in recent months, along with Musk and Trump's fans. Back in November 2024, Musk called him a "r*tard" for voting for Kamala Harris, in a reference to Stiller's 2008 film, Tropic Thunder. More recently, he reposted misinformation alleging that Stiller was paid by Usaid for a humanitarian trip to Ukraine. All of this was brought up during Stiller's recent interview with Tim Miller for The Bulwark, and it led to some hilarious dream-casting for a Tropic Thunder sequel.

"I'm obligated to bring up the fact that the Shadow President, Elon Musk, did tweet that you "went full r*tard above a pick of you with your endorsement of Kamala Harris," explained host Tim Miller. "I guess...

Robert Downey Jr. has been acting for fifty years and has starred in some of the most critically acclaimed films ever. In every role he plays, he creates nuances in each character and flawlessly conveys them through his stellar acting skills. In the more recent days of Robert Downey Jr.'s career, he has become well-known for his portrayal of Iron Man, alongside his performances in Tropic Thunder, Zodiac, and Sherlock Holmes.

Over the past decade, Robert Downey Jr. has primarily portrayed the Marvel character Iron Man across numerous Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. In the last decade, while he has a new role in the MCU coming out, he also played two additional characters in other films and participated in a documentary about his father. Among his film releases since 2015, some roles stand out and precede one another.

RelatedRobert Downey Deserved His Oscar Win For Another Biopic Over 30 Years Prior

While Robert Downey Jr.

As a director, Ben Stiller is a wily one. After skimming the surface of Gen-x disillusionment with his debut feature "Reality Bites," the son of comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara made his name helming silly-smart films whose zany exteriors belie their depth. Take his 1996 comedy "The Cable Guy." Though it initially proved to be something of a divisively dark curiosity (Roger Ebert actually listed it among his picks for the worst movies of its year), it's since undergone a reevaluation and is now regarded as being prescient in its satirization of the public's true crime obsession. Stiller's 2001 fashion industry burlesque "Zoolander" has likewise become a full-fledged cult classic, while his edgy takedown of Hollywood ego and excess, "Tropic Thunder," is just as audacious now as it was when it first arrived in 2008.

In contrast to their barbed social commentary, these films are pretty broad when it comes to their humor and characterization.

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.

Ben Stiller (Tropic Thunder) is sticking with television, at least for the time being. Deadlinerevealed that, after successfully bringing to life the acclaimed and hit TV series Severance for Apple TV+, the actor, director, and producer is now developing a new comedy/drama series with HBO. The Band will be composed of hour-long episodes and the story is set against the backdrop of the music industry. Since the project is in early stages, dates and additional cast members are yet to be announced.

Ben Stiller is looking for the next big thing in pop.

The actor is attached to star in and executive-produce the music industry dramedy The Band, which is in development at HBO, TVLine has confirmed.

More from TVLineNCIS: Origins Casts Lauren Bowles as Wife of Patrick Fischler's Sac Cliff Wheeler (Exclusive)Dexter: Resurrection Adds Peter Dinklage - Who's He Playing?Nobody Wants This Promotes Jackie Tohn to Series Regular for Season 2 (Exclusive)

The one-hour project “offers an inside look at the music industry centered on Oscar (played by Stiller), a pop impresario and talent mogul beset by scandal who...

Ben Stiller is attached to star in a new music industry drama series currently in the works at HBO.

The series, titled “The Band,” will see Stiller star as Oscar, a pop impresario and talent mogul beset by scandal who is tasked with forming a new act in order to save his career – and perhaps his soul, per the official logline.

“Search Party” co-creators Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers will serve as creators, writers, executive producers and showrunners for “The Band,” which is co-produced by Media Res.

Stiller will serve as a non-writing executive producer, with Red Hour Films attached to the project as well. Red Hour Films’ John Lesher will executive produce alongside Savan Kotecha and Media Res’ Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer.

The series is billed as a one-hour dramedy, and falls in line with the network’s industry-centric series, including “The Other Two,” which ran on Max for three seasons,...

Ben Stiller is attached to lead a dramedy series set in the music industry currently in the works at HBO, Variety has confirmed.

Titled “The Band,” the official logline of the series states that it “offers an inside look at the music industry centered on Oscar (Stiller), a pop impresario and talent mogul beset by scandal who is tasked with forming a new act in order to save his career – and perhaps his soul.”

The show hails from Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers, who also serve as executive producers and showrunners. Stiller and John Lesher executive produce under their Red Hour Films banner, along with Savan Kotecha Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer of Media Res. Media Res will co-produce with HBO.

The role would mark a rare lead acting role for Stiller, who has mostly been focused on working behind the scenes as a director and producer for the last several years,...

Ben Stiller just took a trip down memory lane, and he brought Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible madness with him. The comedy icon cracked a joke about Cruise’s death-defying stunt, and it had serious Tropic Thunder energy. Fans instantly remembered Stiller’s legendary MTV Movie Awards skit, where he played Cruise’s “stunt double” with zero actual skills.

Ben Stiller in Zoolander | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Now, with Cruise once again risking life and limb for Mission: Impossible 8, Stiller couldn’t resist poking fun. Because really, what’s a Tom Cruise stunt without a little comedy on the side? It’s mission… hilariously possible.

Ben Stiller revives ‘Tom Crooze’ as Tom Cruise defies gravity — again Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in Mission- Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Credits: Skydance

Ben Stiller couldn’t resist. The moment Tom Cruise unveiled his latest Mission: Impossible 8 stunt — dangling from a biplane...

The 96th Oscars featured wild moments, such as a nearly naked John Cena and a Ken-inspired musical number. It also had heartfelt speeches by first-time Oscars winners Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Cillian Murphy, and Robert Downey Jr. At the 97th Oscars, airing on March 2, the first-timers along with Emma Stone, who also won an Oscar last year, will serve as presenters on one of Hollywood’s biggest nights, producers of the award ceremony announced Wednesday.

At the 2024 Academy Awards, Randolph took home best supporting actress as a school chef in The Holdovers,...

Tom Cruise has been dominating Hollywood ever since he stepped foot into the industry. Whether it is pulling off insane, almost impossible stunts or delivering passionate scenes with all his heart, the man has proven over and over again why he is the biggest superstar alive. The best thing about Tom Cruise has got to be that he isn’t afraid of going out of his comfort zone. Thus, when you look at his filmography, you aren’t just going to find him playing larger-than-life characters and heroically saving the day. Sometimes, he likes to make a little mischief.

Top Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Credits: Paramount Pictures

There have been times when Tom Cruise ditched the charming hero to play more complex, darker characters. Sometimes he is Vincent, a cold-blooded hitman, and other times he’s the power-hungry Hollywood producer, Les Grossman. Clearly, the man can pull anything off.

Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Severance Season 2 Episode 3.Ben Stiller will always be known as one of the greatest comedic actors of all time thanks to his roles in movies like Tropic Thunder and Meet the Parents, but he's become known as an exemplary director in this later stage of his career, particularly thanks to his Emmy-nominated work on Severance. The first three episodes of Severance Season 2 are now streaming on Apple TV+, and one of the more intriguing points of contention this season has been Mark Scout (Adam Scott) reintegrating after learning his wife Gemma (Dichen Lachman) is alive. During a recent interview with Collider's Carly Lane, Stiller spoke about shooting the reintegration scenes that often show characters going back and forth from innie and outie, and it's not as reliant on things like visual effects as you might expect:...

Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Severance Season 2 Episode 3.Ben Stiller will always be known as one of the greatest comedic actors of all-time thanks to his roles in movies like Tropic Thunder and Meet the Parents, but he's become known as an exemplary director in this later stage of his career, particularly thanks to his Emmy-nominated work on Severance. The first three episodes of Severance Season 2 are now streaming on Apple TV+, and one of the more intriguing points of contention this season has been Mark Scout (Adam Scott) reintigrating after learning his wife Gemma (Dichen Lachman) is alive. During a recent interview with Collider's Carly Lane, Stiller spoke about shooting the reintigration scenes that often show characters going back and forth from innie and outie, and it's not as reliant on things like visual effects as you might expect:...

“Is it too late to seek redemption? Or is the clock ticking too fast for those who’ve walked the path of darkness?” This is the question that lingers in the air as Harvey Weinstein, once a towering titan in Hollywood, faces his retrial under the glaring spotlight of the #MeToo movement. The echoes of his alleged actions reverberate through the lives of many women, including the courageous voices of Salma Hayek, Rose McGowan, and Gwyneth Paltrow, who came forward with their painful truths.

Harvey Weinstein | Credits: CNN

Weinstein, the man who once ruled with the iron fist of a movie mogul, now finds himself a shadow of his former self, confined within the cold, unforgiving walls of New York’s notorious jail. His world has been reduced to daily battles with his health while simultaneously preparing for what could be his final reckoning: a retrial that may seal his fate.