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Despite starting as rivals in the ’80s due to their stature as some of the biggest action stars in the business, beyond the professional setting, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t bear any personal grudges. And by the time their stranglehold on the box office started to wane following the shift in the industry’s direction, they went on to become good pals and even appeared together in The Expendables.

While Schwarzenegger’s presence in the movie was limited, the following year, they both joined forces for Escape Plan, and with season 3 of Tulsa King on the horizon, hopefully, we’ll get to see more of them together.

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While not exactly a critical darling, Escape Plan is still adored by a sizeable faction due to the chemistry between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone,...

Movies to Stream on Pluto TV May 2025 ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Digital platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, HBO Max, Paramount and Disney + have an entire slate of original content, new and returning which makes them top contenders for the audience to focus on. But there are a few other platforms like Pluto TV which offer a range of interesting films.

Its release schedule for May features some intriguing films like the Escape Plan trilogy, the Hellraiser universe as well as the Mission Impossible film franchise starring Tom Cruise. Then there are movies like The Prophecy and Tomb Raider. Here’s the full list of movies streaming on the platform in May 2025. Which pens are you most excited to binge watch and enjoy?

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Production has commenced on the psychological horror film The Sacrifice in the Philippines, Deadline has learned.

It follows a group of travel vloggers who find themselves in a remote village haunted by ancient rituals and a terrifying legend.

Timothy Granaderos (“13 Reasons Why”) stars along with filmmaker Lav Diaz (The Woman Who Left), Lovi Poe, Enchong Dee, and Marietta Subong.

Supported by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Prime Cruz directs from a script by Jerrold Tarog.

Poe also serves as producer alongside Montgomery Blencowe (Escape Plan 2: Hades) under the C’est Lovi Productions banner, with Mark Stewart (Escape Plan) producing for Kind Hearts Entertainment.

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Exclusive: The Sacrifice, a psychological horror flick from filmmaker Prime Cruz and led by Filipino actress and singer Lovi Poe (Seasons) has begun production in the Philippines.

Veteran director Lav Diaz also stars in the flick alongside Timothy Granaderos (13 Reasons Why) and Enchong Dee (GomBurZa). Marietta Subong also stars.

The film follows a group of travel vloggers who find themselves in a remote village haunted by ancient rituals and a terrifying legend.

Directed by Cruz from an original screenplay penned by Jerrold Tarog, The Sacrifice is produced by Montgomery Blencowe (Heist) and Poe under the C’est Lovi Productions banner, with Mark Stewart (Escape Plan) serving as producer under Kind Hearts Entertainment. The film has support from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (Fdcp). Casting is by Thomas Sullivan.

The film will be shot entirely on location in the Philippines. Poe stars following her recent turn as Attorney...

ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 14 wrapped up Malvado’s story in a shocking manner, bringing closure to the threat against Bailey. Up next, episode 15 airing on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“A Deadly Secret” Plot: Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person’s case connected to John. Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej guest star.

Executive producer Alexi Hawley spoke with TV Insider about episode 14 and that stunning death. “To be honest, for me, the Malvado storyline really was...

Multiple sources are reporting that Sam Neill (Jurassic Park; Thor: Ragnarok; Peaky Blinders) has joined the cast of Legendary's next MonsterVerse installment, the tentatively titled Godzilla x Kong 3.

Plot details are being kept strictly under wraps for now, but the studio has teased that the new film, which is being helmed by Grant Sputore, will follow “several new human characters alongside the beloved and iconic Titans Godzilla and Kong as they face off against a cataclysmic world-ending threat.”

It's up for debate what that cataclysmic world-ending threat could be, but the previous film's director Adam Wingard teased last year that, if he were to direct the next film, Destoroyah might be in the cards. Speaking with Discussing Film, he said,

"I’ll say this, one of my top Godzilla movies is Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. The reason it’s one of my favorite films is I don’t think any other Godzilla movie,...

Angela asks the question we all want to know the answer to in the teaser for ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 14. “Mad About Murder” will air on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“Mad About Murder” Plot: Tim receives a strange message, launching a larger investigation into the dark web. Meanwhile, Celina works to take down a popular podcast, and Miles helps update the department’s training videos.

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ABC has officially confirmed The Rookie will return for an eighth season. The network announced the renewal on social media, also confirming new seasons of 9-1-1, Will Trent, Shifting Gears, and Grey’s Anatomy are set for the 2025-2026 primetime season.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

Season seven of the popular drama continues with episode 13, “Three Billboards.” Episode 13 will air on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

“Three Billboards” Plot: When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for who’s responsible. Meanwhile, a car bombing prompts an investigation,...

In 2006, Sylvester Stallone did what he does best: rise from the ashes and re-establish himself as a star, this time with "Rocky Balboa." The mournful, reflective entry in Sly's long-running franchise was surprisingly moving and introduced a whole new generation to Stallone's acting prowess and "keep pushing forward" ethos. That's ostensibly the mantra of the Italian Stallion himself, but it also stands as a pretty good description of the actor's own career.

While you might have expected the "Rambo" star to use this revitalization of his acting career to provide fans with similar showcases of his dramatic abilities, Sly instead began churning out a string of generic direct-to-home-media actioners and doubling down on his reputation as one of the biggest '80s action stars by assembling an all-star team of similar actors with the "Expendables" films. He also found time for a bizarre cameo in a Bollywood film that...

ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 12 takes its plot from The Purge … sort of. Plus, expect some Chenford action. Episode 12, “April Fools,” will air on April 1, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“April Fools” Plot: An April Fools’ prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos. Meanwhile, John’s T.O. skills are tested, Wesley is assigned a challenging case, and Tim and Lucy play a joke on the team.

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24 hours out from ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 11 and ABC’s only released two stills from the episode. That’s really unusual and makes fans wonder if they should prepare for a major shocker in the wake of Seth’s firing. The answer will be revealed when episode 11, “Speed,” airs on March 25, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“Speed” Plot: John and Celina find themselves in a hostage situation while undercover for a public safety initiative. While Angela and Nyla investigate the suspects, Tim challenges Lucy’s decision-making skills.

John Lithgow is no stranger to playing villains. The actor has played a number of standout roles over the course of his fifty-plus-year career, particularly excelling and gaining notoriety for his memorable supporting characters. In addition to providing the voice of the villainous Lord Farquad in Shrek (2001), Lithgow played villain characters in Ricochet (1991), Bombshell (2019), Blow Out (1981), Raising Cane (1992), and the Dexter TV show. He also appeared as a larger-than-life villain in a 1993 movie starring Sylvester Stallone.

Stallone has been a fixture of the action genre for decades, getting his start with Rocky in 1976 and continuing to play the iconic boxer in a handful of sequels. He's also known for playing tortured veteran Rambo, of course, a role that dates back to 1982's First Blood. Since then, Stallone has appeared in action movies like Cobra (1986), Demolition Man (1993), Judge Dredd (1995), The Expendables (2014), Bullet to the Head (2012) and Escape Plan (2013). His 1993 collaboration with Lithgow,...

The teaser for ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 10 shows Wade learning the hard way that you should never insist something can’t get more chaotic. It’s just inviting the world to prove you wrong. Episode 10, “Chaos Agent,” will air on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“Chaos Agent” Plot: John, Lucy, and Angela investigate the suspicious stabbing of three teenage girls. Back at the station, the team experiences technical difficulties while managing a group of prisoners and a wild animal.

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In the '80s and '90s, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger were engaged in an ongoing battle to become the number one action star in America. On the one hand you had Stallone, who, after catapulting himself to stardom with 1976's "Rocky," maintained his standing as an A-lister by becoming the archetypal action hero in the "Rambo" saga. That franchise began in 1982 with a somewhat grounded character study of a Vietnam vet haunted by his experiences overseas before transmogrifying into the epitome of the '80s macho-fests we now associate with the decade. Meanwhile, despite thinking James Cameron's "Terminator" script had no potential, Schwarzenegger agreed to star in the 1984 low-budget sci-fi slasher, immediately becoming a star as a result. He then fronted some of the most beloved action movies of the '80s and '90s, and all the while he and Sly were taking some pretty overt jabs at one another.

James and Kylie are in critical condition and Nya is questioned about her possible involvement on ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode nine, “The Kiss.” Episode nine will air on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“The Kiss” Plot: The team mobilizes to locate a suspect after a deadly series of events affects one of their own. Meanwhile, Celina takes on her first case with Bailey’s help.

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On Tuesday March 4 2025, CBS broadcasts The Young and the Restless!

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The upcoming episode of “The Young and the Restless” promises to be filled with tension and drama. In this episode, titled “Escape Plan,” viewers will see Phyllis and Sharon come together to devise a plan for their escape. The two characters, known for their complicated history, will need to put their differences aside as they work towards a common goal. This unexpected partnership could lead to surprising developments and new dynamics in their relationship.

Meanwhile, Daniel takes a proactive approach by asking Chance to start an investigation. This request hints at deeper issues that may be unfolding in Genoa City. Daniel’s decision to involve Chance suggests that he is determined to get to the bottom of things, and viewers may be left wondering what secrets will be uncovered. Chance’s skills as a detective could...

The Young and the Restless spoilers are in for Tuesday, March 4, 2025. In tomorrow’s episode, fans can expect Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) to brainstorm an escape plan.

Meanwhile, Daniel Romalotti, Jr. (Michael Grazaidei) asks Chance Chancellor (Conner Floyd) to open an official police investigation. Plus, Summer Newman (Allison Lanier) plays the blame game.

Keep reading and let’s discuss what’s coming up in the next episode of the CBS soap opera.

Mysterious Double Kidnapping

On Tuesday, March 4, fans can expect the mysterious double kidnapping story to continue. The identity of the mysterious captor hasn’t been unveiled yet.

It’s definitely a mystery and the end game still isn’t clear. It seems that the captor is “counseling” Phyllis and Sharon. How does the kidnapper expect this to end, though?

Sharon Newman’s Escape Plan

While the captor’s identity is still a mystery,...

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of March 3, 2025, are here! Next week, fans can expect Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) to brainstorm a plan to escape.

Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) schemes with Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver). Also, Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) announces her newest venture. Keep reading and let’s talk about what is coming up next week in the CBS soap opera.

Phyllis Summers’ Kidnapping

During the week of March 3, fans can expect Phyllis and Sharon to still be hostages. The captives are still unaware of the villain’s identity – as are Y&r fans.

The kidnapping victims asked once again after solving a riddle. The distorted voice just keeps saying it’s not important, though.

While the enemies must work together, they have a volatile history and very different personalities. So, being a team isn’t the easiest thing for the women.

Nyla is laser-focused on Glasser as a fire breaks out on ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode eight, “Wildfire.” “We have a serial killer at large, and I’ll be one to put cuffs on him,” says Nyla in the episode’s promo. Episode eight will air on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“Wildfire” Plot: Nyla remains suspicious of Liam Glasser (Seth Gamble) as a wildfire erupts, causing chaos in the city. Meanwhile, James tries to help a friend, and Seth makes a costly mistake,...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger didn’t just compete with Sylvester Stallone; he needed him.

“I always need an enemy,” Schwarzenegger admitted in his Netflix doc, Arnold. And in the ’80s, there was no better rival than Stallone. Their legendary feud fueled a golden era of action cinema, with both stars battling it out on-screen and off.

Schwarzenegger and Stallone were literal warriors fighting for Hollywood supremacy. The rivalry hit its peak in 1985 when Stallone’s Rambo: First Blood Part II exploded onto screens. Schwarzenegger fired back with Commando, determined to outmuscle, outgun, and outbox-office his competition.

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The promo for ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode seven has fans suggesting that Tim better start following his own advice. Episode seven, “The Mickey,” will air on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“The Mickey” Plot: On Celina’s last day as a rookie, John gives her one final test. Meanwhile, Bailey makes a new friend, and Lucy places her faith in Seth for an undercover assignment.

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The many challenges disabled delegates can face at festivals and events prompted the British Film Institute (BFI) to four UK-based disabled filmmakers to the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s (IFFR) industry offering IFFR Pro last week.

Ella Glendining, Anna Keeley, Sarah Leigh and Cristián Saavedra attended as part of a joint initative between theBFI Inclusion team and IFFR, supported by the BFI International Fund.

IFFR was chosen for what is one of the first delegations of its kind because Rotterdam was regarded as “quite accessible” as a city and could be reached from London by the high-speed Eurostar rail link.

The many challenges disabled delegates can face at festivals and events prompted the British Film Institute (BFI) to four UK-based disabled filmmakers to the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s (IFFR) industry offering IFFR Pro last week.

Ella Glendining, Anna Keeley, Sarah Leigh and Cristián Saavedra attended as part of a joint initative between theBFI Inclusion team and IFFR, supported by the BFI International Fund.

“Festivals are inherently inaccessible,” said BFI director of inclusion Melanie Hoyes, who devised the initiative. “It’s [about] trying to figure out the website, how to book a ticket, where they are, what the weather is like,...

The many challenges disabled delegates can face at festivals and events prompted the British Film Institute (BFI) to take a delegation of four UK-based disabled filmmakers to the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s (IFFR) industry offering IFFR Pro last week.

“Festivals are inherently inaccessible,” said BFI director of inclusion Melanie Hoyes, who came up with the initiative. “It’s [about] trying to figure out the website, how to book a ticket, where they are, what the weather is like, if they’re busy, there are always networking drinks [which aren’t great] if you don’t drink, stay out late or aren’t good at talking to lots of people.

Chenford fans are so excited about what’s in store on ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode six after watching the promo. The teaser for the Valentine’s Day-themed episode gives Chenford shippers hope that a reunion is in store for the fan-favorite couple.

Episode six, “The Gala,” will air on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“The Gala” Plot: It’s Valentine’s Day, and Lieutenant Grey gives Tim and Lucy an unromantic assignment, while John and Celina track down a missing girl.

Hollywood has made great use of various settings and sub-genres for its stories, from the thick of battle overseas to small towns. One of the best settings for a great movie, especially dramas and thrillers, is prison. Exploring characters at the lowest points of their lives, these films have a well-defined formula, typically focusing on a relatable hero, often wrongly convicted, as he tries to earn the respect of his fellow inmates and escape.

While not all prison movies are focused on the idea of escape, they all share the basic concept of making audiences identify with the feeling of captivity, injustice, and fear. Hollywood has no shortage of great prison movies, with modern hits like Escape Plan and Law Abiding Citizen bringing viewers to the heart of life behind bars. Some movies, like The Shawshank Redemption and Escape from Alcatraz, have done a much better job of showing audiences...

Jerry Cantrell kicked off his “I Want Blood” North American tour on Friday night (January 31st) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and performed the Alice in Chains song “Hate to Feel” for the first time in more than 30 years.

The deep cut from the seminal 1992 album Dirt hadn’t been performed by Alice in Chains or any member of the band since a November 1993 show.

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Cantrell and his solo band dusted off the tune 13 songs into a 17-song set in Niagara Falls, and played it again over the weekend at shows in Sayreville, New Jersey, and Portland, Maine — which means it will likely remain a staple in the set during the duration of the tour.

Singer Greg Puciato is part of Cantrell’s touring band, and often takes on the late Layne Staley’s vocal parts on the Alice in Chains songs in Cantrell’s sets.

There’s so much to unwrap in the promo for ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode five! The teaser promises this upcoming episode is going to be absolutely bonkers. Episode five, “Til Death,” airs on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“Til Death” Plot: The team searches for a serial killer as Nyla struggles with the aftermath following the attack. Lucy’s relationship with Seth takes a turn, while Bailey battles her fear of Jason Wyler.

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The search for a serial killer keeps the department busy on ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode 4, “Darkness Falling.” Episode four will air on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“Darkness Falling” Plot: Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the district attorney’s office where his past connects him to the team’s investigation. Meanwhile, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth. Guest stars include Michael Trucco and Necar Zadegan.

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Bailey’s return with Jason (Steve Kazee) still on the loose has John on high alert on ABC’s The Rookie season seven episode three. “Out of Pocket” will air on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“Out of Pocket” Plot: Ahead of Bailey’s return home, John looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. Then, Tim and Lucy swap rookies, a friendly face resurfaces at the station, and Wesley feels unsettled over Angela.

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The British Film Institute (BFI) is supporting a delegation of four UK-based filmmakers to attend International Film Festival Rotterdam’s (IFFR)industry offering,IFFR Pro.

Ella Glendining, Anna Keeley, Sarah Leigh and Cristián Saavedra will besupported by the BFI International Fund, awarding National Lottery funding through its group attendance programme, and led by the BFI inclusion team in collaboration with IFFR.

This is the first time the programme has focused specifically on disabled talent for a festival or market delegation.

Screen Star of Tomorrow 2020 Glendining received a Bafta nomination for her feature documentaryIs There Anybody Out There?in 2024, following its premiere at Sundance.

Actor Faran Tahir is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming Disney+ series ‘Vision Quest,’ a spinoff from WandaVision. Tahir will reprise his role as Raza, the leader of the Ten Rings terrorist organization, a character he first played in 2008’s Iron Man. This marks Tahir’s first MCU appearance in nearly two decades, making his return a noteworthy moment for fans of the franchise.

Raza’s story was last seen in Iron Man, where he orchestrated Tony Stark’s kidnapping to force the creation of a Jericho missile. Although the character appeared to meet his end in the film, the MCU has shown time and again that death isn’t always permanent.

The series will follow Vision, played by Paul Bettany, as he attempts to regain his memories and redefine his purpose after the events of Avengers: Infinity War and WandaVision.

In addition to Bettany and Tahir,...

Marvel Studios’ upcoming Vision series with Paul Bettany is going back to the source code: Faran Tahir is joining the show as Raza, the role he originated in the studio’s first feature film, 2008’s “Iron Man.”

Bettany is returning as the ghostly white version of the synthezoid he first played in the 2015 film “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and James Spader is reprising his role from “Age of Ultron” as the titular villainous AI. Todd Stashwick (“Star Trek: Picard”) is also playing an unspecified character.

Resurrecting Tahir’s character nearly 20 years after he first appeared will mark the longest gap between appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date. That’s an even more impressive feat considering that Raza — best known for kidnapping Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark, the inciting incident that leads Start to become Iron Man — was seemingly killed halfway through “Iron Man” by the film’s main villain,...

Exclusive: Faran Tahir will appear in the Paul Bettany-led series Vision Quest, a WandaVision spinoff series for Disney+, sources confirm to Deadline.

Tahir will reprise the role of the villainous Raza, leader of the terrorist organization the 10 Rings who tried to kill Tony Stark in Iron Man.

Details are scarce on the new project, but as we previously reported, the Marvel Vision spinoff has been in development at Disney+ since 2022 and was picked up to series in May. It is believed to be centered on Vision (Bettany) as he tries to regain his memory and humanity. After Thanos killed him in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, Vision returned in 2021’s WandaVision.

In addition to Bettany returning to the role he has played in three Marvel films and in WandaVision, James Spader will reprise his MCU role of Ultron. Todd Stashwick will also appear in an undisclosed role.

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger haven't made a solid action movie since their prison film Escape Plan - which is over a decade old. For many critics, the first Escape Plan movie arrived far too late. Had Arnie and Stallone made a film together in the 1980s or 1990s, that would have been considered a major event. Instead, their first feature-length collaboration - after Arnold had previously cameoed in two of Stallone's The Expendables films - arrived in 2013. Escape Plan bombed domestically and only received 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, but thanks to overseas audiences, it grossed $137 million.

The film was a decent-sized hit, but nobody considered it a highlight in either Stallone or Schwarzenegger's filmographies. Time has been kind to Escape Plan though, and while it lacks the bombast and bodycount of the films they made during their heydays, it's still a great night's entertainment. Sly and Arnie's careers have since gone in different directions,...

As one of the biggest action movie heroes of all time, Sylvester Stallone’s filmography is packed with tense thrillers that have kept viewers on the edge of their seats. While many will know Stallone as the underdog boxer Rocky Balboa, he’s portrayed many more heroes across insightful crime stories, gritty neo-noir tales, and even futuristic sci-fi thrillers. With a brooding physique and endless onscreen chemistry, Stallone’s thrillers are an essential aspect of his legacy as one of the biggest box office draws of all time.

There have been plenty of unloved Stallone movies in need of more attention, and when looking at his catalog, there’s a lot more than just his exciting 1980s hits, like the Rambo franchise. As an actor, Stallone can deliver mindless popcorn entertainment and deeply thoughtful performances with equal measure, meaning he’s a performer with a role to fit all tastes.

2024's Slingshot is a science fiction psychological thriller starring a three-man crew of astronauts who start questioning what is real on a years-long journey to the Saturn moon of Titan. Directed by Mikael Håfström, whose credits also include 1408 and Escape Plan, Slingshot is a space survival story starring Laurence Fishburne, Casey Affleck, and Tomer Capone. The film premiered on August 30, 2024, and debuted below expectations, earning only $818,279 at the box office (via BoxOfficeMojo), and garnering only a 38% on Rotten Tomatoes.

In the film, a team of astronauts is on a multi-year mission to a moon of Saturn, where they intend to harvest precious methane for use back on Earth. The trip and the return require that each man, Captain Franks (Fishburne), John (Affleck), and Nash (Capone), stay in drug-induced hibernation for 90-day cycles, awakening only to perform routine tasks on the ship. John begins to notice that he's forgetting...

Will #Chenford be a thing in season seven of ABC’s The Rookie? The synopsis for season seven episode one, “The Shot,” doesn’t address the couple, but it does confirm two new rookies are joining the team. However, a 15-second promo for the new season (embedded below) is driving #Chenford fans crazy.

The seventh season premieres on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10pm Et/Pt immediately following a new episode of High Potential.

The cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan. Season seven stars Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher recur as Miles and Seth.

“The Shot” Plot: Now recovering from a gunshot wound and feeling the effects of his age,...

Prison escape stories have long seemed to capture our imagination because they speak to our love of antiheroes and underdogs, From Alexandre Dumas' 1846 novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo," to Sylvester Stallone's "Escape Plan" movies, we just love watching innocent people outwit their captors and escape to freedom.

Filmmakers have delivered a fairly steady stream of movies featuring a prison escape, and the best ones know that viewers thrive on the detailed planning, the struggle that immediately follows, and the ultimate catharsis for the characters. We've put together a list of 15 of the best prison escape movies, and while most are dramatic thrillers we managed to squeeze in some comedy, action, and sci-fi antics as well. They include films from Japan, France, and Australia, but it probably shouldn't surprise anyone that most come from the United States –- home to the highest number of incarcerated citizens in the world.

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ABC's The Rookie quickly approaches the premiere of Season 7, set to air on January 7, 2025. However, there is some growing doubt about the crime drama's direction after a Season 6 finale that left some viewers and critics underwhelmed. From a lackluster cliffhanger to strange pacing, many fans finished the season finale feeling like they had just watched a traditional mid-season episode. While many viewers are eagerly awaiting Season 7's release, others are growing uninterested, considering the Season 6 finale of The Rookie didn't set up many stakes for the characters involved in the police procedural series.

However, it might be appropriate to cut The Rookie's Season 6 finale a little slack, considering its filming faced major challenges in the past few years.

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series highlighting the scripts behind awards season’s most talked-about movies continues with Juror #2, the courtroom thriller starring Nicholas Hoult and the 42nd film directed by Clint Eastwood. Jonathan Abrams, who wrote the book for the Broadway Huey Lewis jukebox musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, penned the script in his feature writing debut.

Warner Bros released the pic in theaters November 1 after its world premiere as the closing-night film at AFI Fest. It debuted on Max on Friday and has a 93% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The plot centers on family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile Georgia murder trial and quickly realizes he might be closer to the victim than originally realized. To speak up and cover for a falsely accused man will risk it all for him. Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris Messina,...

Sylvester Stallone was one of the biggest action stars of the ‘80s and the ‘90s but he had one of the fiercest rivals in Arnold Schwarzenegger. The two were part of a long-standing feud where they constantly competed with each other not just in box office numbers but also in kill counts. The feud reportedly even involved them trying to ruin each others’ careers.

While the duo have since reconciled, the stories of the feud still hold a large space in pop culture history. However, Schwarzenegger may have bested Stallone in one aspect i.e. his wit. The former Governor of California mentioned that he once included a subtle message to legislators and then acted coy when the media asked him.

Arnold Schwarzenegger possibly gave his best acting performance in one badass moment as the Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminator | Credits: Tri-Star Pictures

Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the...

Clint Eastwood owes his career to Westerns. He became a familiar face to American television viewers between 1959 and 1965 as the ramrod Rowdy Yates in the popular CBS series "Rawhide" before venturing off to Spain, where, with Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone, he helped turn the genre on its ear with the Spaghetti Western trilogy of "A Fistful of Dollars," "For a Few Dollars More," and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." From that point forward, Eastwood in any kind of Western was a big deal at the box office, which was especially impressive considering that oaters were declining in popularity throughout the 1960s and into the '70s.

Ultimately, even Eastwood couldn't keep the genre afloat. After an impressive run that included "Hang 'Em High," "Two Mules for Sister Sara," "High Plains Drifter," and "The Outlaw Josey Wales," the star only made one proper Western in the 1980s ("Pale Rider...

Code Orange guitarist-vocalist Reba Meyers has released her debut solo single, “Certain Uncertainty.”

Opening with a pattering drum machine that builds to a full band arrangement, the song has a ’90s alt-rock vibe — more subdued than Code Orange, but still heavy. Meyers’ powerful clean-singing voice is front and center, as are her lyrics, backed by the surging guitars and crushing tone for which she is best known. The five-minute track is accompanied by a self-shot video directed by Greg Puciato.

“I’m finding that I have the space only now in my life to have a bird’s eye view on my adolescence, and that perspective, and current time of growth made it the perfect moment to begin to release solo material,” Meyers said in a press release. “A moment I’ve been sure would eventually come, thought I never knew exactly how it would look.”

She added, “With that,...

We all know Arnold Schwarzenegger terminated the 1980s as the premiere action movie star alongside Stallone, but what about the 90s? Beyond Total Recall, T-2: Judgment Day, and True Lies, what’s the best Arnie action flick released between 1990 and 1999? And when we mean best, we don’t mean box office success, we’re talking about old-school ass-kicking Schwarzenegger action hinting at the halcyon days that date back to Commando and Conan the Barbarian. Is it Last Action Hero? End of Days? Or is it Chuck Russell’s underrated 1996 conspiracy espionage thriller Eraser? If you said Junior, Jingle All the Way, or Batman & Robin, you may kindly show yourselves out the door this instant. Better yet, stick around, Eraser is about to wipe your memory and prove why it’s the last great Arnie action flick to blast the masses in the 1990s.

From the rocky relationship between producer and director,...

Many may not recall Sylvester Stallone starring in a Christmas movie, but there is one film under his belt that secretly falls in the genre. Interestingly, however, the Stallone Christmas movie is a far cry from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s well-known feel-good holiday flick, Jingle All the Way. In their long and prosperous careers as actors, both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone have experimented with different movie genres. While they have mostly played leading roles in action films, they also have other genres like comedy, sci-fi, drama, and thrillers in their portfolios.

The two have even collaborated in several movies, like Escape Plan and The Expendables 3. However, despite being two of the biggest stars of the same era of cinema, Stallone and Schwarzenegger have followed significantly different paths as actors. The variance in their acting journey seems more evident when their Christmas movies are considered. While Stallone's only Christmas movie...

Clint Eastwood is a legend among legends. The actor and director is potentially getting ready to retire, and since he's firmly in his 90s, it's fair to say he's earned it. But Eastwood had at least one more for the road in the form of the acclaimed courtroom drama "Juror #2." Luckily, viewers won't have to wait too long to be able to watch this one from the comfort of home since Warner Bros. didn't let it have a long run in theaters. The film will be readily available to watch before Christmas.

"Juror #2" was released in just 50 theaters with the studio not even reporting the box office returns. Warner Bros. had apparently planned to give this a direct-to-streaming release in the first place, but instead opted to let it have a brief run in limited theaters, perhaps to qualify for the Oscars. For whatever reason, the powers that be didn't...

Academy Award winner Clint Eastwood’s legal thriller Juror #2, starring Nicholas Hoult (upcoming Superman), has been set to begin streaming exclusively on Max on Friday, December 20.

News of the premiere date follows the film’s quite limited theatrical release on November 1 to less than 50 theaters nationwide. The move saw distributor Warner Bros. Pictures draw criticism from many corners for not properly supporting perhaps one of the final films of a legendary 94-year-old director — a project that has also happened to garner positive reviews, from someone with a longstanding history with the studio.

Among the prominent voices in the filmmaking community who have advocated on Eastwood’s behalf is Guillermo del Toro, who recently took to rising social platform Blue Sky to discuss his experience with the film. Said Del Toro in part, “We saw [the film] at the Grove with a significant crowd that was vocal and responsive all the way. I...

The following contains major spoilers from Frasier Season 2, Episode 10, "Father Christmas," now streaming on Paramount+.

The Frasier Season 2 finale is another Christmas episode, but surprisingly without much holiday cheer. Season 2, Episode 10, "Father Christmas" is almost more of a drama than a comedy -- and that works, because it's resolving a storyline that's percolated for most of the season. The Paramount+ show may be called Frasier, but the finale dares to be more about Alan Cornwall.

"Father Christmas" revolves around Alan's estrangement from his daughter Nora, which was a key point from Season 2, Episode 3, "All About Eve." When Frasier learns that Nora is in Boston, he brings in the entire group to try and stage a Christmas Eve family reunion. While some of the humor in the finale doesn't land, that can be overlooked because of how important the episode is for the characters, and what it has to say about...

The world of Stephen King adaptations runs the gamut across nearly every aspect of filmmaking. You have theatrically released ones and straight to video ones. Stories stretched into TV miniseries and short stories used as segments of anthology movies. Of course, there are features that do well with critics but fail with audiences and vice versa, fail with critics but are eaten up but movie goers worldwide. 1408 came at the beginning of the King renaissance in 2007 and was a success with both critics and audiences but somehow stands alone in the mid 2000s horror pantheon as a successful but forgotten movie. Who was originally going to star in the title role? How many endings does the movie technically have? How meticulous was the production about the number 1408? Grab your room keys as we find out what happened to 1408.

Stephen King had released books in several different ways throughout his career...