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Exclusive: Oscar-nominated screenwriters Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson have signed on to pen the screenplay for Skyway, a WW2 action-drama based on the true story of Captain Moon Chin – an unsung Asian American hero of the “Hump” airlift mission, the most perilous aviation route of World War 2.

Tamasy and Johnson are best known for their work on The Fighter (2010), which earned seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Original Screenplay. Their other credits also include Patriots Day, The Outpost, and most recently The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.

Skyway tells the untold story of Captain Moon Chin, a Chinese-American aviator who risked his life navigating the treacherous Himalayan flight path known as “The Hump” in one of the war’s most heroic missions.

The film joins Oval-5’s current slate of titles, which also includes Glenthrothan, Brian Cox’s directorial debut, and Celebrity...

Content Partners Capital, the newly launched private capital division of Content Partners, and Relativity Media have closed a strategic growth financing, a move they say marks a major step in Cpc’s mission to offer “bespoke capital solutions to entertainment and media businesses” while supporting the transformation of a well-known Hollywood name.

Cpc’s first investment will bolster Relativity Media’s capital base for acquiring new films for theatrical distribution and help it expand its film and television library, acquire IP and build out its independent film and TV slate. The size of the investment wasn’t disclosed.

CEO Lex Miron said Relativity intends to spend approximately $100 million acquiring domestic film rights over the next three to five years. The plans is to release 4-6 projects within the next year, and 7-10 projects within the next two years.

“This transaction exemplifies our core thesis at Content Partners Capital — to back...

The Relativity Media banner may conjure memories of the Ryan Kavanaugh era. There was that data-driven formula to “predict” box office success and minimize risk, the highs of hits like Bridesmaids and Mamma Mia!, the lows of the likes of Masterminds, the nine-figure financing rounds and ultimately the bankruptcy filings. (The Kavanaugh quote “Am I sorry? Of course I am,” once graced the cover of The Hollywood Reporter as the company crumbled ten years ago.)

Since Relativity Media emerged from bankruptcy in 2018 it hasn’t been affiliated with Kavanaugh and has kept a lower profile than its heyday. Its ownership group is titled UltraV Holdings LLC and includes former Bally Technologies chief David Robbins, Miron and funds managed by CEO Stephen Ketchum’s Sound Point Capital.

Relativity started its latest chapter with U.S. rights to Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo-starrer Come Away in 2020. This was the Covid year of shuttered theaters,...

Jenna Ortega is set to star alongside Robert De Niro in 'Shutout'.The 22-year-old actress will appear alongside the Hollywood icon in the David O. Russell-led movie, which centres on the story of a pool-hall hustler.Jeff Kirschenbaum, of Rk Films, the production company behind the project, said in a statement: "We’re delighted to be collaborating with the acclaimed director David O. Russell and the legendary Robert De Niro, and especially excited to see Jenna step into the spotlight alongside these two cinematic icons."It’s a rare and thrilling opportunity to support such a high-caliber team coming together to tell a compelling story - a line-up so precise, it feels like the perfect break."'Shutout' follows Jake Kejeune, a pool-hall hustler played by De Niro, as he takes Mia, played by Jenna, under his wing. Jake helps Mia to sharpen her natural talents as they compete in...

Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro will star in Shutout, a new movie from David O. Russell. 2022 marked a game-changing year for Ortega. She starred in X that year, in addition to co-leading Scream (2022) opposite Melissa Barerra. That was also the year in which she debuted as the star of Netflix's Wednesday, which then paved the way for a role in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice(2024). De Niro, on the other hand, a screen veteran, is coming off of projects like Zero Day (2025) and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).

Per Variety, Ortega and De Niro will lead the cast of Shutout, a new movie that explores the world of pool hustling. The Oscar-nominated Russell will direct and produce the film, which features a script by Alejandro Adams. Black Bear is set to launch sales of the movie at the Cannes Film Market later this month. In addition to Russell,...

Black Bear announced today that director David O. Russell will helm Shutout, reuniting him with frequent collaborator Robert De Niro. Joining De Niro is Gen Z icon Jenna Ortega. Based on a screenplay by Alejandro Adams, Shutout will be produced by Russell, Rk Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback. Black Bear will introduce the project to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights. Black Bear will work in association with Rk Films.

Shutout follows Jake Kejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft – the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her...

Gen Z will meet Baby Boomer in David O. Russell’s next feature, with the “American Hustle” and “The Fighter” director lining up Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro to star.

“Shutout,” based on a screenplay by Alejandro Adams, is being produced by Russell, Rk Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback. Black Bear will introduce the project to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights.

“Shutout” follows Jake Lejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft — the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural gift. Together,...

Like any workplace, tensions can get pretty high on Hollywood sets. Actors and crew members are often working long hours day after day to create something that is the singular vision of one person: the director. When that vision isn't clear enough for everyone to see, or that director is maybe not a healthy collaborator, things can come to a head very quickly. That's why there's a stereotype of directors being very controlling, argumentative, and narcissistic, given that, in the case of most studio films, there's a lot of responsibility on their shoulders to make a good film.

We've all heard stories about famous actors who refuse to work with each other, despite the on-screen chemistry their characters displayed. However, fewer people know the dirty details about actors who hated working with certain directors, whether it be a matter of personalities clashing, actors not being invested in the project, or...

Image Source: 20th Century Studios One of the most discussed contenders during the 2019 awards season was the compelling sports biography, Ford v Ferrari. The film, which had four Academy Award nominations including the coveted Best Picture, attracted greatly attention. Under the capable James Mangold and with the star power of two Academy Award winners – Christian Bale, portraying the tenacious race car driver Ken Miles, and Matt Damon, embodying the visionary former driver and automotive designer Carroll Shelby – the stage was set for a compelling cinematic experience. Mostly because of the strong core performances, Ford v Ferrari enthralls fresh viewers even years after its original release. A testament to its continuing brilliance, the movie has an amazing 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Particularly for his subtle interpretation of a real-life character, Christian Bale earned a lot of praise. Bale had previously won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his gripping...

Horror fans have become well acquainted with Bonnie Aarons in recent years thanks to her role as Valak the demonic nun in Conjuring Universe spinoffs The Nun and The Nun II, but what you might not realize is that Aarons was invading your nightmares long before that.

Remember the nightmarish “Bum” from David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive? Many consider the character’s brief jump-scare appearance to be one cinema’s most genuinely terrifying moments; back in 2015, Indiewire named the shocking appearance of the filthy vagrant one of the 40 Scariest Movie Moments of all Time, coming in at a respectable #10.

Yes, it was Bonnie Aarons who played the Bum before becoming the Nun!

Elsewhere in the film world, Aarons made her feature debut in 1994’s Exit to Eden as “The Prostitute,” subsequently appearing in films such as Dear God, Shallow Hal, Wristcutters: A Love Story, I Know Who Killed Me, Hell Ride,...

Exclusive: To no one’s surprise, David O. Russell’s film about legendary coach and broadcaster John Madden is lining up another all-star ensemble as Deadline is hearing John Mulaney, Kathryn Hahn and Sienna Miller are all in talks to join Madden for Amazon MGM Studios.

They join Nicolas Cage, who will portray the iconic sports figure, and Christian Bale, who will play the late Raiders owner Al Davis. When deals close, Mulaney will play Trip Hawkins, who founded EA Sports and was a driving force in behind the Madden NFL video games; Hahn will play Madden’s wife, Virginia; and Miller will play Davis’ wife, Carol. Russell is directing with Escape Artists’ Todd Black producing.

Amazon MGM Studios had no comment.

Production is set to start next month in Atlanta with Russell directing from a script he wrote, following an earlier version by Cambron Clark. Black is producing through...

Why Did Christian Bale Say Heath Ledger’s Joker Ruined His Plans? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Christian Bale played Batman in what many fans called the gold standard of superhero cinema. But while the world raved about The Dark Knight, Bale quietly walked away feeling like his own performance missed the mark. And the reason? Heath Ledger.

In a surprisingly candid throwback interview with Yahoo!, Bale admitted, “I didn’t quite manage what I hoped I would. Chris did, but my own sense of self is like, ‘I didn’t quite nail it.’ Heath turned up and just kind of completely ruined all my plans. Because I went, ‘He’s so much more interesting than me and what I’m doing.” That line said with a touch of admiration, captured the shockwave Ledger’s Joker sent through Gotham and the film itself.

When The Dark Knight hit theaters in 2008, it exploded past the comic book mold.

Hollywood is like a palatial casino, where sometimes people end up making it big, and other times they end up making the wrong choices and going home. Well, Matt Damon might know it all too well when he let go of the chance to work with one of the greatest directors of all time, James Cameron, and a role that would have made him over $250 million rich, Avatar.

The annals of Hollywood history are filled with decisions that have sparked intrigue, debate, and sheer disbelief. Well, Damon’s decision to let go of one of the most successful film franchises in the world is surely one among them. Not just an actor but one of the most prolific bankable stars in Hollywood, he has come to be known as one of the film industry’s most reliable leading men.

Matt Damon in Jason Bourne | Credits: Universal Pictures

While it all started with Good Will Hunting,...

April 2025 schedule for Peacock (Photo Credit – Instagram/Bravo TV)

While there are several digital platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon Prime, Peacock maintains its place and position because of the exclusive content on the streaming giant. It is the home of the most popular NBC content as well as all the exciting reality shows and releases of Bravo.

Be it The Real Housewives franchise and its various editions or Southern Charms, Vanderpump Rules, Summer House and more. Or even Watch What Happens Live, Law & Order and Suits LA, the list is never-ending and quite intriguing for watchers who want something to binge. Here’s the April 2025 schedule of Peacock including weekly episodes and other releases.

Peacock April 2025: Everything On Release Schedule

Weekly Episodes The Americas Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Bravo’s Love Hotel Season 1 Chicago Fire Season 13 Chicago Med Season 10 Chicago Pd Season 12 Dateline Season 33 Days of Our Lives...

Ever since Rocky took the world by storm in 1976, people have been enamored with the idea of an underdog fighting his way to victory. There is something about two people entering an arena and just seeing who is the best. Movies help us find the themes and metaphors we can use for this mentality in our everyday life. If you’re in a funk and then play the Rocky theme, you suddenly become more motivated than ever to get over that mountain called life. With Creed IV reportedly in the works, we figured this would be a great time to put together a list of the best fighting movies of all time… other than Rocky.

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Tommy returns home after a stint in the Marines to find his father has cleaned himself up. They begin training for an upcoming mixed martial arts tournament offering the sport’s biggest payday.

April 2025 is bringing plenty of exciting new shows, movies, and events to Peacock! Whether you’re into thrilling dramas, comedies, or family-friendly content, there’s something for everyone. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the fresh titles you can enjoy next month on the streaming service. Get ready for some great entertainment!

1. Girl You Know It’s True (April 4)

Girl You Know It’s True (2023) is a film that tells the story of dancers Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, who gained fame in the late 80s as the pop duo Milli Vanilli. Despite their success, the duo never actually sang on their songs or debut album.

When the truth about their lip-syncing was exposed, it led to one of the biggest scandals in music history. The film is directed and written by Simon Verhoeven and stars Tijan Njie, Elan Ben Ali, and Matthias Schweighöfer.

2. WrestleMania IX: Becoming a...

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This April, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of Law & Order: Organized Crime to the release of underrated films like Last Night in Soho and Trainspotting. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Peacock in April 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Face/Off (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% Credit – Paramount Pictures

Face/Off is a sci-fi action thriller film directed by John Woo from a screenplay co-written by Mike Werb and Michael Colleary. The 1997 film follows FBI Special Agent Sean Archer, who catches the dangerous terrorist Castor Troy, but he soon discovers that Castor has planted a bomb. To get more information,...

Whatever you think about Shia Labeouf, his intensity and commitment is unquestionable, and he's not afraid to be outspoken. Labeouf's interesting career path was diverted among a variety of scandals and allegations, and you could hardly call it a comeback when he returned in 2023 with the film Padre Pio. Which is a shame, because he gives a great performance, and Abel Ferrara always creates fascinating films. It was perhaps just too niche a movie to give the former Transformers star the spotlight again. That likely won't change with his next movie, Salvable, which recently released its first trailer. You can watch the trailer for the film, also starring Toby Kebbell, below:

The synopsis for Salvable reads as follows:

"Shia Labeouf and Toby Kebbell star in an emotional, action-packed film about a prize fighter’s battles both inside and outside the ring. When a battered boxer past his prime finds his...

The movie that won Christian Bale an Academy Award in 2011 will soon have a new streaming home. The Fighter will be available on Peacock starting on April 1.

Released in 2010, The Fighter is a sports drama starring Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo. Wahlberg and Bale star as professional boxer Micky Ward and his older half-brother and former boxer Dicky Eklund, respectively. Based on the 1995 documentary High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell (which featured the Eklund-Ward family), the movie follows Micky's journey trying to escape the shadow of his more famous brother and make a name for himself in the world of boxing.

Bale's performance as Dicky Eklund was an incredible one that saw the actor undergoing an incredible physical transformation. Because his character was addicted to crack,Bale had to lose a significant amount of weight for the role. Bale's dedication to his portrayal of...

Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in April. The Peacock April 2025 schedule includes the Original documentary WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle, offering a behind-the-scenes look and featuring never-before-seen footage of the 1993 Las Vegas extravaganza that promised fans a WWE event unlike any other.

Plus, don’t miss WrestleMania 41 on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, at 7 Et/4 Pt, streaming Live on Peacock. The action doesn’t stop there; April 17 marks the highly anticipated return of Detective Elliot Stabler in Peacock’s Original Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5.

Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5

For a dose of nostalgia, come and knock on our door – Three’s Company is coming to Peacock on March 31! Stream all eight seasons of the beloved ’70s sitcom and relive the hilarious hijinks of Jack, Janet, and Chrissy. Speaking of TV neighbors that we love,...

George Foreman, the charismatic boxer turned infomercial star who had a retail hit with his Foreman Grill product line, died Friday. He was 76.

The Texas-born Foreman became Heavyweight Champion of the World, and segued into a TV staple and pop culture icon. He was swept up in the swirl of decade-defining events surrounding Muhammad Ali as well as Joe Frazier and other high-wattage pugilists of the 1970s. In the 1990s, Foreman took advantage of the availablity of low-cost TV time to launch his Foreman Grill home grill product through a series of infomercials that he hosted.

Foreman famously had a close call in the ring in 1977 that drove him to quit boxing and declare himself a born-again Christian. He became an ordained minister in 1978 and began preaching in his hometown of Houston. He shocked the sports world when he returned to boxing in 1987 and wound up reclaiming his Heavyweight Champion...

As the industry encounters a wave of diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks, Amy Adams, filmmaker Karyn Kusama and Telluride Film Festival executive director Julie Huntsinger are booked to discuss representation in front of the next generation.

The trio will participate in a student-led Q&a panel as part of the Archer Film Festival at the Writers Guild Theater in Los Angeles on April 11. The chat, for Archer School for Girls students and aspiring filmmakers, is designed to focus on “pressing questions of how to create meaningful change for women in film, both in front of and behind the camera, within a rapidly shifting industry,” per the school.

The Archer Film Fest is an entirely student-led and organized effort that seeks to empower female filmmakers and amplify underrepresented voices. In addition to the Q&a, the fest will screen a selection of finalist films. More than 300 student-produced film submissions were received from more than 30 countries.

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There are certain roles that can change the course of an actor's life. Few of them are quite as big as that of James Bond. The iconic MI6 spy has been a staple of cinema for more than 60 years, dating back to Sean Connery's debut as 007 in "Dr. No." Every actor, save for George Lazenby, has been catapulted to another level of stardom due to their involvement in the "James Bond" franchise. As a result, it's tough to imagine an up-and-coming actor turning the role down. Yet, that's exactly what Christian Bale did.

In the early 2000s, Bale was very much one of Hollywood's most promising stars. From "American Psycho" to "The Machinist," the actor was earning high praise for his deep commitment to various roles. That's probably why the "James Bond" producers, namely Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson,...

For whatever reason, boxing plays better on the big screen than in real life. Perhaps it is the cinematic spectacle of watching two people square off in a boxing ring surrounded by rabid fans, or maybe it's the rush of watching a hero exorcise their demons while battling a seemingly superior foe, or perhaps we're all just suckers for fantastic workout montages set to Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger." At any rate, movies about boxing tend to hit harder than other sports dramas, literally and figuratively, producing classic underdog stories that stand the test of time.

You don't have to enjoy boxing to get a kick out of "Rocky" or know the difference between an uppercut and a hook to stand and cheer for "The Fighter." Need proof? Check out this terrific list of the 15 best boxing movies of all time, ranked, and try to find one that doesn't get your juices flowing.

When Mike Tyson and Jake Paul announced that the duo would be going face-to-face in one of the most celebrated boxing matches of the year, fans of the 58-year-old legend went crazy. After all, this would be the chance to witness the maestro in action again.

While the result must have been a little anti-climactic (and it is slightly debatable how real the fight was), fans of the former Boxer know really well that this won’t be what defines Tyson. It is his tenacity and the spirit of never giving up that make Tyson the man he is. And they have (and will continue to) inspire people over the years.

How Mike Tyson never let the odds get to him Mike Tyson has faced many uphill battles in life || Image by Eduardo Merille, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Mike Tyson has seen it all. The highs. Some excruciating lows.

Rescue Dawn was a dramatized adaptation of Little Dieter Needs to Fly, Werner Herzog's 1997 documentary. Both films depicted one prisoner of war's harrowing experience after being caught behind enemy territory.

Prime Video is now streaming Rescue Dawn, Werner Herzog's 2006 epic war drama. Based on the true story of German-American pilot Dieter Dengler (played by Christian Bale), the film depicted Dengler's ordeal after being captured in Laos during the Vietnam War. Herzog previously recounted Dengler's story in Little Dieter Needs to Fly, which detailed the suffering Dengler's fellow prisoners endured, including torture. These were depicted in Rescue Dawn but toned down for a PG rating. The sequences were shot in reverse order over 44 days, so Bale and his co-stars can gradually gain weight during filming.

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I caught “Last Breath” in theaters this weekend, and wow - what a ride. Beautifully shot, intense, and suspenseful - and incredibly, it’s all based on a true story. It follows a deep-sea diver who gets stranded 300 feet below the ocean with only minutes of air left… and the rescue mission to try and save his life. After the movie, I got to thinking about other great scripted movies that have associated documentaries. There are some incredible films out there that take real-life stories and turn them into gripping, cinematic experiences. So, here are my top 7 favorite scripted movies inspired by true-story documentaries.

Top 7 scripted movies inspired by documentaries

No. 7: ‘Into the Wild’

No. 6: ‘The Fighter’

No. 5: ‘Lords of Dogtown’

No. 4: ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

No. 3: ‘The Walk

No. 2: ‘Foxcatcher’

No.

The 97th Academy Awards is right around the corner, and it has already started creating buzz around the event. Celebrating excellence in the film industry, the award ceremony honors outstanding achievements in filmmaking, including acting, directing, writing, cinematography, and other aspects of filmmaking, making it the pinnacle of Hollywood recognition.

But over the last few years, even the most legendary actors have faced shocking snubs. Many popular and brilliant celebrities who influence and dominate the box office have not gotten the recognition they deserve when the award season rolls around.

Let’s look at a list of a few celebrities who have been overlooked by the Academy in the last 15 years.

Andrew Garfield A still from The Social Network | Credits: Netflix

2010 was packed with amazing movies, be it Christopher Nolan’s Inception, Shutter Island, and Black Swan, among others. One such notable movie that received eight nominations is The Social Network,...

Picture: Léonie Vincent as Leijla in The Glass Dome – Netflix

A thrilling new crime drama from Sweden, The Glass Dome, is headed to Netflix in April 2025. It stars Léonie Vincent as Leijla, a criminologist who returns to the town where she was held hostage and where a child recently went missing. Here’s everything we know about The Glass Dome on Netflix.

The Glass Dome is an upcoming Swedish Netflix Original crime-drama series directed by Henrik Björn and Lisa Farzaneh and written by Camilla Läckberg. Creative Society Production is the studio behind the series, with Agnes Blåsjö as the producer.

When is The Glass Dome coming to Netflix?

The Glass Dome is currently scheduled to be released on Netflix on April 15th, 2025.

What is the plot of The Glass Dome?

Lejla, a criminologist and behaviorist, returns to a small Swedish community with her former chief of police, where she was...

With the awards season well underway and the Academy Awards quickly approaching, it is time to revisit and reconsider the greatest movie acting performances of the 21st century. Whether it's a supporting role, or a lead role, a man or a woman, a blockbuster or an understated indie film, each and every award-nominated performance has something to appreciate. From Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood to Charlize Theron in Monster, to Christopher Plummer in Beginners, to Da'Vine Joy Randolph in The Holdovers, there have been so many mind-blowing performances since the turn of the century, but only one of them can be the best. One particularly strong contender comes from the Best Supporting Actor category of the 83rd Academy Awards.

Christian Bale's first and only Oscar victory is also one of the best. In 2010, he took home the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the Mark Wahlberg-led film The Fighter.

Actor Christian Bale is known for his drastic transformations in his versatile roles. The actor has delivered power-packed performances while working with several of the most acclaimed directors working in Hollywood. However, Bale has remained a frequent collaborator of controversial filmmaker David O. Russell, who has helmed multiple acclaimed movies.

Christian Bale in American Hustle (Credit: Sony Pictures).

During an interview, Bale discussed his collaboration with Russell, having starred in the filmmaker’s three movies. While Bale praised him for his unique directorial style, Russell has been heavily criticized for his controversial approach by other actors such as George Clooney and Amy Adams who spoke out against his abusive on-set behavior. Here is what the actors had to say about Russell.

Christian Bale praised controversial director David O. Russell

Actor Christian Bale first worked with director David O. Russell on the 2010 biographical sports-drama film The Fighter, winning a Best Supporting...

Public speaking and delivering great speeches are frightening enough under normal circumstances. And on top of that, if you’re delivering a speech on a global platform on the biggest night in Hollywood, that holds a lot of pressure and nervousness. But not to worry, because often the speeches most remembered are those that end in disasters.

So today, let’s check out every artist who might have won hearts and empathy with their Oscar wins, but failed to strike the right balance of charm and humility with their acceptance speeches. Join us as we dive into 10 of the worst Oscar acceptance speeches ever in Academy history.

10. Melissa Leo — Best Supporting Actress for The Fighter (2010)

Playing the role of Alice Ward, the mother of professional boxer Micky Ward, and his brother Dicky, Melissa Leo delivered a phenomenal performance in the 2010 biographical sports drama, The Fighter. So her Oscar win for...

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Mark Wahlberg is one of the few people who have successfully made the career jump from rapping to acting. The Hollywood A-lister has come a long way from his time as part of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Today, he's appeared in dozens of movies across a 30+ year acting career. He recently headlined the action-thriller flick Flight Risk. However, in that three-decade span, Wahlberg only had one role in a scripted television program. Believe it or not, it was his very first role.

Wahlberg's first credited appearance came with 1993's television film The Substitute. He played Ryan Westerberg, a student who encounters a substitute teacher with a dark side. While obscure today, the role was the launching pad for Wahlberg's eventual leading-man career status. But why has he never made a return to TV?...

Jack Kesy followed in the footsteps of Ron Perlman and David Harbour to play Hellboy in the recently released Hellboy: The Crooked Man, and now a press release has revealed that Kesy is set to follow in the footsteps of Josh Lucas to take on a giant shark in The Black Demon: Atlantis, a sequel to the 2023 shark thriller The Black Demon, which starred Lucas and was directed by Rambo: Last Blood director Adrian Grunberg.

Kesy will be joined in the cast by Julio Cesar Cedillo (returning from The Black Demon) and Kate Del Castillo (The Cleaning Lady).

The Black Demon: Atlantis will be directed by Ben Hernandez Bray, whose credits include episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer and S.W.A.T. Bray is also one of the industry’s top action stunt coordinators, having worked on such films as The Fighter, The Grey, and the Transformers franchise. The script is written by Boise Esquerra,...

Jack Kesy (“Deadpool 2”), Julio Cesar Cedillo (“The Harder They Fall”) and Kate Del Castillo (“Trap House”) are set to star in “The Black Demon: Atlantis,” a shark survival actioner that Highland Film Group is bringing to the EFM.

The sequel follows “The Black Demon” which starred Josh Lucas and was released in theaters in 2023, followed by a launch on Amazon Prime Video where it topped streaming rankings for seven consecutive days.

Ben Hernandez Bray (“The Lincoln Lawyer”), a leading action stunt coordinator who’s worked on David O. Russell’s “The Fighter,””The Grey” and the “Transformers” franchise, is directing “The Black Demon: Atlantis.” The script is written by Aaron Benjamin and Boise Esquerra, who had also penned the first installement.

Highland Film Group is handling worldwide rights “The Black Demon: Atlantis” and also financed and is co-producing the film which starts shooting in May.

The movie was produced...

Following Kendrick Lamar’s recent Super Bowl Lix halftime show, many fans believe singer Carrie Underwood should headline the next show.

Lamar performed at halftime of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles championship game, with mixed reactions from viewers.

He featured various songs from his catalog during his set, emphasizing his Drake diss record, Not Like Us, and multiple tracks from his 2024 studio album, Gnx.

In addition to Lamar, Sza joined him on stage for several songs, including their duet Luther and All the Stars.

Several of this year’s halftime show moments went viral, including Serena Williams performing a crip walk dance on stage.

Now that the show is over, Underwood’s fans believe she’d be perfect as headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl due to her association with the NBC network.

Fans suggest Underwood as the next Super Bowl headline act

Soon after Fox’s Super Bowl coverage concluded,...

Amy Adams is set for a lead role in the “Cape Fear” TV series currently in the works at Apple TV+, Variety has learned.

Adams joins Javier Bardem in the show, which was picked up to series at Apple in November with a 10 episode order. The series is based on both the John D. MacDonald novel “The Executioners,” which inspired Gregory Peck’s 1962 Universal Pictures feature “Cape Fear,” as well as the acclaimed 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte.

The official logline for the series states, “A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Adams) and Tom Bowden when Max Cady (Bardem), a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison.”

Adams is one of the most celebrated actresses of her time, having received six Academy Award nominations to date. She has been nominated for the films “Vice,” “American Hustle,” “The Master,...

Multi-Emmy and Academy Award nominee Amy Adams will star in and executive produces the Apple TV+ series Cape Fear, from Nick Antosca, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Adams will star opposite Javier Bardem who also exec produces.

Cape Fear is based on John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners — which inspired the 1962 feature of the same name directed by J. Lee Thompson from storyboards devised by original director Alfred Hitchcock — and the 1991 remake directed by Scorsese.

The 10-episode series greenlit in November, is described as a tense, Hitchcockian thriller and an examination of America’s obsession with true crime in the 21st century. In Cape Fear, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Amanda (Adams) and Steve Bowden when Max Cady (played by Bardem), a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison.

Gregory Peck and Polly Bergen and Nick Nolte and Jessica Lange played...

Amy Adams is set to star in and executive produce Apple TV+’s upcoming “Cape Fear” series, which hails from Hollywood legends Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

Adams will star in the Hitchcockian thriller alongside Javier Bardem, who will also serve as an executive producer. The “Cape Fear” remake hails from Nick Antosca, who will write and showrun.

In the series, Adams will star as Anna, an attorney who is married to another attorney named Tom, who face a storm when Max Cady (Bardem), a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison, per the official logline. The casting for Tom has yet to be announced.

The 10-episode series is billed as an examination of America’s obsession with true crime in the 21st century, according to Apple TV+.

Adams recently starred in “Nightbitch,” which scored her a Golden Globe nomination for best performance by a female actor in...

A scene from the Swedish TV mini-series “The Fighter.” Courtesy of MHz Choice

“The Fighter” (originally titled “Lea”) is a dark Swedish TV miniseries covering the ordeal of its eponymous boxer (Madeleine Martin) as she struggles to succeed in an environment in which her ring opponents are the least challenging obstacles to winning a championship. As the film opens, she’s in her first match after a two-year suspension for drug allegations that may have been unwarranted. Adrian (Joel Spira), her ex-hubby and father of their young son, is the sort of screw-up who is easy prey for the abundance of crime bosses who sully the sport. He’s in deep to Balthazar (Emil Almen), a vicious jerk who deals drugs, fixes fights and pounces on whatever sleazy opportunity may arise, supported by thugs to impose his will on the unwilling. Adrian’s problems are highly contagious.

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Every awards season, movie fans and aspiring pundits across the country become obsessed with the ever-coveted Academy Awards. The longstanding awards show has long been considered the holy grail of the film industry and can often feel like an all-encompassing part of the discourse, particularly around the four acting categories. In the lead-up to Oscar Sunday, many of us debate who will win, and once the ceremony comes and goes, there are still debates over who should have won.

Amidst this hubbub, it's important to remember that the Oscars are but a modicum of what represents the best performances in film. In fact, several of the best actors working today have never been given the honor of an Oscar despite years of treasured performances. The disparity between what Oscar voters love and what history remembers has always been a widening gap, but we can guarantee these 15 omissions from the winner's circle are particularly egregious.

Exclusive: Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jacob Scipio and Lou Llobell are boarding André Øvredal’s untitled horror movie for Paramount and Walter Hamada’s 18hz.

Former Warner Bros production executive Hamada is producing the pic via his production company as part of his first-look deal with Paramount, alongside It screenwriter Gary Dauberman via Coin Operated. The screenplay is written by Zachary Donohue and T.W. Burgess; the plot, of course, is under wraps. Nathan Samdahl of 18hz will executive produce. Hamada is also producing Primate, which is in post-production, at Paramount.

Leo won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2011 for Paramount’s David O. Russell-directed The Fighter. She’s starred in such movies as Frozen River, on which she received an Oscar nom for Best Actress, and Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners, The Equalizer franchise, Oliver Stone’s Snowden and the HBO series I Know This Much Is True. She is repped by Gersh.

Christian Bale is literally built different when it comes to acting. With his crazy weight transformations, extreme dedication to his craft, and even his scary method acting, the star can jump between totally different roles like it’s nothing. But while he has delivered cult classic films like The Fighter and donned the brooding role of Batman, there was a time when he had almost quit.

Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in The Dark Knight Trilogy | image: Warner Bros.

Although Christian Bale is not known for taking the easy way out, one of Steven Spielberg’s films almost led the star to consider quitting Hollywood. Experiencing a tough time handling his Hollywood fame at 13, the World War II movie Empire of the Sun almost forced Bale into a hiatus. Thankfully his role as the cold-blooded sociopath in American Psycho made him fall in love with acting, all over again.

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Christian Bale is thought by many to have become an “actor’s actor.” He is fully committed to his characters, often staying in character during shooting, and he is not afraid to lose or gain weight in order to make a character more believable, as was the case with his Oscar-nominated role as former U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney in “Vice.”

Good reviews are something that Bale has gotten used to during his three-decade film career, beginning with his starring role in Steven Spielberg‘s “Empire of the Sun” when he was only 13 years old. In that time, Bale has been nominated for three Oscars (winning one for “The Fighter” with bids for “American Hustle” and “The Big Short”), three Golden Globes and five Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations of which he won two (for “The Fighter” and “American Hustle”). His 2022 films included “Amsterdam” for David O. Russell and “The Pale Blue Eye...

Mark Wahlberg is notorious for playing bad boys. From the early years of his career in films like The Basketball Diaries and Boogie Nights to more recent ventures including Daddy’s Home and Uncharted, the actor’s insane workout regimen has certainly allowed him to put that toned physique to good use in his career. But, he’s also shown his deeper drama range in other movies, such as The Lovely Bones and The Fighter. Both of those worlds collided in 2022 when Wahlberg took on the leading role in the biographical drama, Father Stu. The story essentially follows a bad boy turned priest, a performance that Wahlberg was more than capable of. Also featuring performances from Mel Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge), Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook), Teresa Ruiz (Narcos: Mexico), Cody Fern (The Assasination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) and Aaron Moten (Fallout), the movie is preparing to bless audiences with its February 11 arrival on Max.

Mark Wahlberg's career has been incredibly varied. On the one hand, he has worked with some highly influential directors in critically acclaimed films. His breakout role was playing Eddie / Dirk in Boogie Nights, an epic drama directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. This role earned him buzz, but it was not until a decade later that he received his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for The Departed. Wahlberg also got a nomination for his producing work on The Fighter, which was nominated for Best Picture.

While these critically acclaimed films have been part of Wahlberg's career, he is also an actor capable of making a big box office hit. His top movie at the worldwide box office was Transformers: Age of Extinction, followed by Transformers: The Last Knight. Several other movies of Wahlberg's have made hundreds of millions of dollars, bringing his aggregate career gross to over $5 billion.

Mark Wahlberg is a man of many talents and someone who defies categorization. He started his career as a rapper, under the name Marky Mark, and then turned into an actor with a remarkable Hollywood career. He has delivered action-packed blockbusters and heartfelt dramas, along with some great comedies.

Mark Wahlberg in Max Payne | 20th Century Studios

He’s undoubtedly received many accolades for his exceptional work, and two Oscar nominations. But there’s one paradoxical thing about his body of work that even makes his biggest fans scratch their head in confusion.

Transformers: The Last Knight is a paradox in Mark Wahlberg’s career Mark Wahlberg in Transformers: The Last Knight | Paramount Pictures

Mark Wahlberg starred in the 2017 film, Transformers: The Last Knight, and the movie became a contradictory piece of work in his career. It was the fifth installment in the Transformers franchise and raked in $605.4 million globally...

Coming to MHz Choice on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, is the Swedish drama “The Fighter,” a six-episode series about the relentless pursuit of a dream, even when that dream threatens to break you. The series follows Lea “Mariposa” Ferrera (Madeleine Martin), a boxer battling for a World Championship title while simultaneously grappling with the challenges […]

“The Fighter”: Swedish Boxing Drama Premieres on MHz Choice This February...

Amy Adams' new horror-comedy with a 59% Rotten Tomatoes score has become a streaming success. After beginning her career in Hollywood with small roles in films and television shows, Adams' breakthrough came with her performance in 2005's Junebug, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. However, it was her portrayal of the spirited Giselle in Disney's Enchanted that showcased her versatility and charm, cementing her status as a leading lady.

With her ability to embody a wide range of characters, Adams continued to garner critical acclaim with her nuanced performances in films like Doubt, The Fighter, The Master, American Hustle, and Vice – all of which earned her additional Oscar nods. Adams continued to solidify her reputation with a mix of blockbuster and dramatic roles, including her portrayal of Lois Lane in the Dceu movies. In turn, Adams is one of the most acclaimed and accomplished actresses working today,...

Christian Bale leads the American Psycho cast in an unforgettable role, but there are other familiar faces in the pitch-black satire. Released in 2000, the movie adapts Bret Easton Ellis's puzzling book, introducing the unconventional Patrick Bateman, a successful banking executive. Despite being rich and an influential businessman in New York City, Patrick decides to give in to dangerous instincts, consumed by an insatiable desire to kill. American Psycho is a sharp send-up of men's obsession with materialism as Patrick effectively represents the embodiment of toxic masculinity and male privilege.

American Psycho is one of the best movies set in the '80s, capturing a rich and vibrant Manhattan in contrast with Patrick's dark impulses. Bale cemented himself as one of the most interesting actors of the 21st century with his mix of dark intensity and goofy humor. The other characters in American Psycho add to the surreal nature of...