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Many years later, 2014's "Whiplash" stands out as one of the defining motion pictures of the 2010s. Damien Chazelle's masterclass of a psychological character drama telling the story of a young, ambitious jazz drummer, Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller), butting heads with his abusive instructor, Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), was not the biggest box office success story on its initial release. Still, its legacy has endured thanks to an ever-growing audience that discovered it via DVD, Blu-ray, and streaming. The film was also nominated for five Academy Awards and won three, with Simmons, in particular, taking home the gold for his supporting turn as one of the greatest villains in cinematic history.

What many may not realize, however, is that Chazelle's movie is itself based on "Whiplash," the short film of the same name that the filmmaker had made just a year prior. The 18-minute short was the first iteration...

A primary reason behind Yellowstone‘s immense success was its memorable characters. Besides the leading names, some minor characters have also left an indelible mark on the fans’ minds. Steven Williams’ Cowboy was such a character who had a very brief role in Season 2 but delivered some of the most savage Yellowstone moments.

Taylor Sheridan’s Western TV hit featured a complex web of characters and their family trees. It is tough to keep a check on the number of people driving the story. However, Cowboy was such a character who, even after his brief role, could steal the spotlight.

Cowboy got one of the most badass scenes in Yellowstone Steven Williams as Cowboy in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount

Steven Williams is quite a popular name in the TV Show industry. He has contributed in some capacity to several movies and TV shows like It, Birds of Prey, 21 Jump Street,...

Could Chappell Roan follow in the footsteps of many other musical artists and start acting?!

The 27-year-old “The Giver” singer recently revealed in an interview that she met one of her idols, the legendary John Waters, and he asked about her possibly venturing into another side of the entertainment industry.

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“I met John Waters last night, which was insane. One of my idols! And I was talking about how there are only so many ‘firsts’ you can have with your career. And he said, ‘No, no, no—there are all the firsts to go through when you become an actress!’” she told W magazine.

“And I said, ‘I’m not an actress—what are you talking about?’ He said, ‘Every singer is an actress!’ And I was like, ‘Okay, maybe I am! Damn! If John Waters says I’m an actress, maybe I am!

Exclusive: Vanished, the indie action thriller from Randy Charach, is leading Glass House Distribution’s Cannes Film Festival slate.

The pic comprises one of three Glasshouse has acquired in a worldwide rights deal with Charach Productions – the other two being David Lynch-inspired horror Texas Nightmare and action drama Clutch. Charach produces all three, with Michael Merino or Jared Cohn attached as directors.

Vanished, which we told you about in February, stars Charach (Hunting Games), Rampage Jackson (The A-Team), Richard Grieco (21 Jump Street), David Chokachi (Baywatch), Natalie Burn (Black Adam), Al Sapienza (The Sopranos), Laurie Fortier (The Walking Dead), Robert Lasardo (Nip/Tuck), Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2), and James Pratt (Malibu Crush), with Cohn the director. Charach Productions is the producer in partnership with Traplight Pictures.

The film follows Jack (Charach), a high-level defense contractor whose life is thrown into chaos when his daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom.

Imagine being offered the chance to star in the highest-grossing movie of all time. That sounds like a dream, right? Well, not for some Hollywood stars who either passed on it or just missed the mark. Yes, a few big names turned down James Cameron’s sci-fi juggernaut.

Big stars like Matt Damon, Chris Evans, Channing Tatum, and Chris Pratt all missed out on being the face of Pandora. Yep, they passed on Avatar, which went on to rake in over $5.2 billion worldwide. But why? Let’s dig into what kept these A-listers from suiting up as Jake Sully, the hero of this mega-hit.

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Let’s talk about the ultimate “What was he thinking?” moment: Matt Damon turning down the role of Jake Sully in Avatar. He was offered a 10% cut of the box office—$250 million! Crazy, right?

But Damon...

Ice Cube is still reveling in the events that have just transpired. On April 15, the trailblazing West Coast Mc and actor left his mark with a hand and footprint ceremony outside of the Tcl Chinese Theatre, where friends, family and fans gathered outside to celebrate his storied career. The same day, he announced the Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude Tour, his first headlining tour in over a decade, which will allow Cube to dig deeper into his catalog for his “day-ones.”

Those who’ve been riding with Cube since the late ‘80s, when N.W.A came out firing on all cylinders with 1988’s Straight Outta Compton, have bore witness to Cube’s evolution from a young, hungry gangsta rapper to a bona fide movie star, with roles in Boyz n the Hood, Barbershop, Friday and 21 Jump Street, to name a few. Friday was Cube’s screenwriting debut...

Channing Tatum, a natural athlete who found that college was not to his liking, moved to Tampa in his teens to work construction and found an outside gig as a male stripper at night. To Tatum's credit, he never denied his stripping gig but instead turned it into artistic gold (years after he became an actor) with a hit franchise you may have heard about: "Magic Mike" (2012), "Magic Mike Xxl" (2015) and "Magic Mike's Last Dance" (2023).

After being discovered by a talent scout, Tatum started his career with small movie parts until he snagged the lead in "Step Up," (2006), a successful dance/romance mash-up. Tatum's looks and athleticism, as well as his dancing and acting skills attracted casting directors, who began to place him in bigger and bigger films.

With Tatum's skills, that led to films with better and better directors, a list that any actor would envy -- Michael Mann...

Johnny Depp can easily be one of the most celebrated and bankable actors in Hollywood, with a slew of blockbuster movies to his name. But behind all the fame and fortune, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor has also had very tough and deeply personal battles that have played out in the public eye.

From his struggles with substance abuse to reports of his compulsive spending, his private issues have on many occasions, overshadowed his on-screen talent. Moreover, in recent years, these issues have come under scrutiny, especially after this highly publicized trial with his former wife, Amber Heard.

But this also detailed the darker side of a celebrity’s life and the toll it can take even on the most iconic figures in the entertainment industry. So, let’s dive deeper to understand Johnny Depp‘s struggles with addiction and his alleged Compulsive Spending Disorder.

Johnny Depp’s addiction...

Earlier this month, Shout!TV announced that it had launched a new Fast (free ad-supported television) channel dedicated to “The Bold and the Beautiful. ” The channel features full episodes from the show’s first season that you can watch in progress or On Demand.

“‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ now has its own streaming channel! Watch as the show dives into the high society world of Los Angeles fashion as the Forrester family navigates spellbinding stories of mystery, romance, and the power of family legacy,” the streaming service said.

In September 2021, Bell-Phillip Television Productions, owner of the daytime drama series, released episodes from the show’s first season on YouTube, marking the first time classic episodes from a U.S. soap opera had been available on the service for free (with ads).

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The first season of “The Bold and the Beautiful...

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For Channing Tatum, Marvel movies weren’t just entertainment, they were a reminder of what could’ve been. The actor once poured years of passion and effort into a solo Gambit film, only to watch it crumble. And that sting stuck around.

“I haven’t been able to see any of the [Marvel] movies [since],” Tatum told Variety back in 2022. “I loved that character. It was just too sad. It was like losing a friend because I was so ready to play him.”

That heartbreak started way back in 2014. Tatum had been cast as Gambit, the smooth-talking, card-slinging mutant from the X-Men universe. The plan? Introduce him in X-Men: Apocalypse and follow it up with a solo film. But the rollout never happened.

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Christine Elise has shared the screen with Chucky the killer doll several times over the decades, first appearing as the heroine Kyle in Child’s Play 2 back in 1990, then reprising the role for Cult of Chucky (the seventh film in the series) in 2017 and multiple episodes of the Chucky TV show, which ran for three seasons, from 2021 to 2024. JoBlo’s own Ryan Cultrera was able to catch up with Elise at the Ve Neill’s Vampire Weekend convention in California last month and talked with her about her experiences working with Chucky and interacting with the horror community – and you can find out what she had to say by checking out the interview video embedded above.

In addition to her work with Chucky, Elise may be best known for playing Emily Valentine in 12 episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210, a version of herself in the meta revival BH90210, and Harper Tracy in 15 episodes of ER.

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Premiering on Hallmark Channel in May 2025, Hats Off to Love stars Holly Robinson Peete, Ginna Claire Mason and John Clarence Stewart.

The feel-good network describes the movie as “This Derby season bet on your heart,” which is appropriate as the movie centers around a Derby romance. Read on to learn more about the movie and its cast, and look forward to the premiere in May this year.

Hallmark Channel’s Hats Off To Love Photo: Ginna Claire Mason

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Airing at the same time as the Kentucky Derby itself, this new Hallmark rom-com stars Ginna Claire Mason and John Clarence Stewart. Moreover, it signals the return of fan favorite Holly Robinson Peete to the movies, but what is the movie about?

According to the Florida station Spectrum 9 News,...

Well… Channing Tatum’s Gambit made a name for himself in Deadpool & Wolverine and in the MCU, but it seems that that name does not have any value anymore.

A new rumor states that although Channing Tatum is confirmed to star in Avengers: Doomsday, he might not be reprising the role of Gambit but that of some other character!

Channing Tatum as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios Channing Tatum will not be reprising his role as Gambit?

When the main cast of Avengers: Doomsday had been announced on that live stream on YouTube, it was rumored that there were several castmates remaining who would also be a part of the upcoming film. One of these names was that of Channing Tatum.

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The rumor was spread by insiders from the industry that Channing Tatum would be reprising his role...

Channing Tatum believes his next film is going to be a very special one. The actor recently talked about his role in Roofman at this year's CinemaCon.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Tatum appeared during Paramount Pictures' studio presentation at CinemaCon to talk about Roofman, which is set for release on Oct. 3. "I know everybody’s come and out and said they have something special to show you. They lied," Tatum said. "I am the one who has something special to show you. That movie is Roofman, it is a really, really special movie.

Roofman is a crime drama directed by Derek Cianfrance (The Place Beyond the Pines), and its story is a biopic of Jeffrey Manchester, a former U.S. Army Reserve officer and fugitive. Tatum went on to praise Cianfrance's work on the project. "He's crafted this movie that is an immensely entertaining ride, equal parts devastating, emotional and somehow hilarious.

While audiences might be getting sick of sequels, remakes, and reboots, there's at least one coming to theaters this summer that we're actually looking forward to. "The Naked Gun" franchise is being revived with Liam Neeson taking on the role of Frank Debin Jr., son of Leslie Nielsen's Detective Frank Drebin from the original "Naked Gun" spoof trilogy of films that spawned from the short-lived comedy series "Police Squad!"

While reviving old comedy franchises can be rather risky, "The Naked Gun" comes with a promising filmmaker behind the camera, one who hasn't found much box office success but has consistently delivered some of the greatest comedies of the 21st century. Akiva Shaffer, one-third of the groundbreaking "Saturday Night Live" comedy group known as The Lonely Island, who ushered in the era of the "SNL Digital Short," is directing the film, having previously been at helm of "Hot Rod" (which...

Amazon MGM Studios started its inaugural CinemaCon presentation with a bang: the first trailer for Project Hail Mary, a new science-fiction feature from directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller with Ryan Gosling in the lead role.

The movie is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian) with a script from Drew Goddard. As revealed in the trailer — and likely familiar to anyone who has read Weir’s best-selling book — Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a schoolteacher-turned-astronaut sent on a longshot mission to save the planet as the sun begins to die. Ryland, the lone survivor of the trip, eventually comes face-to-face with an alien who similarly wants to save the universe.

The trailer, set to Harry Styles’s “Sign of the Times,” showcased Lord and Miller’s bold vision and blended science-fiction spectacle and future dread straight out of Interstellar with Ridley Scott's The Martian—not a...

Ryan Gosling, looking very nerdy and quite un-Ken-like, plays a science teacher turned grudging astronaut in “Project Hail Mary,” a sci-fi adventure that Amazon MGM Studios teased during its presentation to theater owners at CinemaCon on Wednesday.

“I put the ‘not’ in astronaut,” Gosling tells the government handler (Sandra Hüller) who has tapped him to undertake a suicidal space mission. “I can’t even moonwalk.”

The film, an adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel of the same name, follows an ordinary man who is told he has what it takes to go into the outer reaches of the universe. “You have the right stuff,” Gosling tells Hüller. “I have the wrong stuff.”

He may be reluctant, but the situation is dire. A catastrophic event threatens life as he knows it. “The world is counting on you,” Hüller tells him.

The trailer that Amazon MGM Studios shared shows Gosling and his small team in space,...

The Friday franchise has just been revived more than 20 years after the last movie was released. New Line President and Cco Richard Brener confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that Ice Cube had reached a deal to write and star in Last Friday, which will directly follow Friday After Next (2002). Ice Cube mentioned last summer that he was pushing for another Friday movie to get made, but that he wasn’t making any ground convincing Warner Bros. that it was worthwhile. There is no word on if Chris Tucker, Mike Epps, or John Witherspoon are attached to star. It is also unknown at this time who will direct the film, and additional casting is ongoing. Last Friday also has no official release date at this time.

The first Friday movie hit theaters in 1995 and was an instant hit. The film earned scores of 77% from critics and 91% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes,...

Plot: Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft. It’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Henry, Natalie, and Dawn — find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the skills they need to thrivein the real world.

Review: Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, has had a long road to the big screen. While the game has been a global hit since it launched in 2011, the movie has had a rocky journey,...

Exclusive: On the heels of signing with Amazon MGM Studios to produce the next iteration of James Bond films alongside David Heyman, Amy Pascal has closed a multiyear first-look film deal for her Pascal Pictures banner.

Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have a first look at narrative features that Pascal and producing partner Rachel O’Connor percolate. The James Bond film will not be part of the overall deal.

Pascal seemed a natural choice along with Heyman to steer the next batch of Bond films. During her dozen years running Sony Pictures’ film and TV divisions, she oversaw Daniel Craig’s first 007 outings Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall, the latter becoming the first Bond film to crack the billion-dollar mark at the global box office. After exiting the exec suites at Sony, Pascal took over the Tom Holland-starrer Spider-Man franchise as producer, along with the Tom Hardy Venom series.

Johnny Depp is currently one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. While the entire Amber Heard trial did hamper his career in a number of ways, he still holds a great fan following. With box office hits like the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series and Edward Scissorhands, he has truly established himself as a bankable actor.

But long before he played the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, he was a teen heartthrob who ruled television in the late ’80s.

Johnny Depp in a still from 21 Jump Street | Credits: Fox

This was the show 21 Jump Street, and it wasn’t just a breakout role for Depp; it also made him a household name.

21 Jump Street made Johnny Depp a star long before his movie career took off

Johnny Depp can easily be the king of the box office, with his movies earning billions. Working with him is...

Production has wrapped on The Running Man from director Edgar Wright.

“That’s a picture wrap on The Running Man. All my love and appreciation goes out to our incredible cast and crew, who have worked tirelessly on it,” Wright wrote on Instagram. “Can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been shooting… Much more coming soon!”

Based on Stephen King‘s 1982 novel of the same name, the dystopian action thriller is due out on November 7 from Paramount.

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Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a desperate man who participates in a violent reality show in which hunters try to kill him in order to win enough money to save his gravely ill daughter.

The cast also includes Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo.

The upcoming remake of The Running Man starring Glen Powell just got a major update. Powell took to his personal Instagram to announce that The Running Man has wrapped filming, leaving over seven months of post-production to make its November 7 release date. The Running Man is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it is based on the popular novel by Stephen King. While 1987’s The Running Man relied on Schwarzenegger for most of its draw, Glen Powell’s iteration has built a stellar ensemble around him. Powell’s Twisters co-star Katy O’Brian will play a fellow contestant in the film, with Colman Domingo portraying Bobby Thompson and Josh Brolin playing Dan Killian. Lee Pace will also play Evan McCone, with Michael Cera, William H. Macy, and more filling out the rest of the cast in undisclosed roles.

Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright have...

Here’s Everything Coming To Hulu In April 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

A new month promises a brand new slate of content releasing on digital platforms, be it original or previously released. Like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and other streaming giants, Hulu also has exciting new content comprising movies, shows, and docuseries.

The Kardashians is one of the platform’s most popular releases. The sixth season is currently airing, with the final episode to be released in April. Here’s what content is on Hulu’s April release schedule and what you can watch and stream on the digital platform.

Hulu April 2025: Everything On Release Schedule:

April 1 Arrival Arrival En Espanol The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Black Swan Boys on the Side Concussion Concussion En Espanol Copycat Enough Said The Equalizer The Equalizer En Espanol Gifted The Good Thief Gone Girl Gulliver’s Travels The History of the World Part I...

Channing Tatum first rose to fame thanks to his unbeatable dancing skills. Many of his hit films included dancing, like 2006's Step Up, or the Magic Mike franchise, where he was extremely fit.

Over the years, his acting credits featured more diverse roles than the aforementioned, but he continued to star in movies that required him to be in shape, including the role of Duke in the action films G.I. Joe, 2012's 21 Jump Street, and 2013's White House Down. He finally played his dream superhero role, Gambit, in 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine. The actor has branched out to other roles since but revealed on Instagram that he wouldn't accept more "fat roles" after showing off his ripped physique.

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"We back up!" the actor wrote alongside a photo of his reflection in a window, showing his current progress while by the pool.

April showers… don’t matter if you’re sat inside watching TV. The Disney Bundle™ ensures that this is possible in perpetuity, with the entire libraries of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN available in whichever permutation serves your lifestyle.

This spring, Disney+ continues the rollout of “Daredevil: Born Again” and soon welcomes the return of “Andor” Season 2 (and achieving the rare astrological phase in which both Marvel and Star Wars are active on the streamer). Plenty of shows and movies will also join the Hulu library; the Emmy-winning original series “The Handmaid’s Tale” returns after a three-year hiatus with its sixth and final season, and FX will premiere the limited series “Dying for Sex” starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate (based on the podcast from Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer).

Top Pick: “Andor” Season 2

The Emmy-nominated (and IndieWire-beloved) series from Tony Gilroy returns for its second and final season this spring,...

CinemaCon has lined up its cast of annual honourees for the 2025 Big Screen Achievement Awards on April 3, with former Screen Star of Tomorrow David Jonsson joining Channing Tatum, Ana de Armas, Lindsay Lohan and previously announced Glen Powell among the recipients.

Jonsson has starred in Alien: Romulus and Rye Lane and will collect the Next Generation Award. He will soon be seen in Lionsgate’s Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, and upcoming projects include Wasteman, Colman Domingo’s Scandalous,and an untitled film by Frank Ocean. Jonsson was a 2023 Screen Star of Tomorrow.

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Following a roaring debut at Sundance earlier this year, Neon has released the official trailer for Together, revealing a first look at the upcoming body horror film starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie.

While plot details remain scarce, the synopsis reads, "Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh."

Australian filmmaker Michael Shanks (The Wizards of Aus) makes his feature directorial debut with the film, which has received widespread critical acclaim and currently boasts a perfect 100% certification on review aggregator RottenTomatoes.

In a statement, he said, "I’ve been with my partner for over 15 years and, having met at ‘schoolies’ (a tragic Australian equivalent of Spring Break...

Jonah Hill is set to direct and star in the comedy feature Cut Off for Warner Bros.

The film has landed a $10 million California tax credit and is expected to begin production later this year. Cut Off, which has not yet solidified its cast, centers on a pair of fraternal twins whose wealthy parents stop supporting them financially.

Hill recently wrapped production on the Apple feature Outcome, which is slated for release later this year and stars Hill opposite Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer. Hill produced the film through his Strong Baby banner alongside Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin.

Strong Baby is also behind the Benito Skinner-led series Overcompensating from Amazon and A24.

Hill’s previous movies as director include Mid90s and the Netflix documentary Stutz. His recent onscreen credits include You People, Don’t Look Up, The Beach Bum and Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot.

A cult classic comedy franchise starring Ice Cube has multiple installments trending on streaming three decades after the premiere of the first movie. Ice Cube is best known as a rap icon, having been a key member of the gangsta rap group N.W.A., which was formed in 1987. In the early 1990s, he began a career as an actor, making his feature debut in the 1991 John Singleton classic Boyz n the Hood, following that up with performances in Walter Hill's Trespass and Charles Burnett's The Glass Shield.

However, over the years, Ice Cube began to embrace more of a comic persona onscreen, which led him to star in multiple franchises in the comedy genre over the years. This includes the Barbershop franchise, which now includes three movies, a spinoff, and a television remake. He also starred in the 2005 road trip comedy Are We There Yet? and its 2007 sequel Are We Done Yet?...

The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, which concludes on Saturday, featured a time-traveling Rv, a disemboweling unicorn, a transracial surgery and credible testimony that extra-terrestrials exist. Here’s what rose to the top, and what failed to take flight.

Homicidal Unicorns and a Singing Matthew McConaughey Stole the Show

SXSW has distinguished itself among the top film festivals with its Headliners section, a lineup of star-driven, studio-backed, crowd-pleasing premieres that thrill SXSW audiences and help launch the films into their wide releases — from “Bridesmaids,” “21 Jump Street,” and “A Quiet Place” to “Us,” “John Wick 4” and “The Idea of You.”

This year, only one Headliner fully fit the bill: The gory horror comedy “Death of a Unicorn,” starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, had the audience laughing, screaming and cheering along with its story of a pair of homicidal fantasy creatures dispatching a über-wealthy family in the Canadian wilderness.

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Buddy cop movies are a staple of the action-comedy genre, pairing mismatched partners who must overcome their differences to chase down criminals. Director Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon series is well-known for popularizing the buddy-cop genre, as Mel Gibson's reckless cop and Danny Glover's by-the-book officer made for plenty of mishaps and over-the-top action sequences. The 1980s/90s franchise went on to inspire a new wave of buddy cop films, including Rush Hour, Bad Boys, and Shanghai Noon.

More recently, the genre has evolved with hits like 21 Jump Street, The Other Guys, The Heat, and The Nice Guys. Among the modern entries in the genre, Ride Along carved out its own space thanks to the comedic energy of Kevin Hart, which paired hilariously with Ice Cube's stoic intensity. With a $154 million global box office haul, Ride Along became a surprise hit, setting the stage for its 2016 sequel.

Exclusive: UTA has signed Ice Cube, bringing the multi-hyphenate international music, film, and sports entrepreneur back into the agency fold.

Cube’s rise from South-Central Los Angeles during the 1970s and ’80s began as the lyrical force behind the groundbreaking hip hop group N.W.A. with hits like Straight Outta Compton and F*** Tha Police, branched into acting with Boyz N The Hood, and franchises including Friday, Barbershop, Are We There Yet?, Ride Along and the 21 Jump Street films. He then branched into producing through his CubeVision banner, with credits that include 50 episodes of the series Hip Hop Squares for VH1 and MTV, and the Oscar nominated biopic Straight Outta Compton, which grossed over $200 million worldwide. Collectively, his films have earned over $1 billion at the box office. He followed N.W.A. with a big solo rap career and has sold over 10 million albums with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on his shelf.

From outrageous buddy cop antics to superhero chaos, these action comedies bring the heat.

Regal Theaters has a cool program where on Monday nights they offer a “Mystery Movie” night for $5. You don’t know the movie you’re going to see, but it’s usually an upcoming release. My wife and I went last week… and it ended up being a movie I had circled on my release calendar: “Novocaine.” And I’m so happy to report the movie is awesome. It follows this mild-mannered bank executive (played by Jack Quaid) who literally can’t feel pain – like at all. But when a robbery goes down and his coworker gets taken hostage, he has to step up in the most ridiculous, over-the-top way possible. It’s got some of the most inventive action sequences I’ve ever seen – all using his special ability to make it happen. Watching it...

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Hollywood was familiar territory to Dakota Johnson. For those unversed, her parents, Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, were household names in the industry. Johnson made her debut at 10 years of age in Crazy in Alabama.

Subsequently, she took on shorter roles in films like The Social Network and 21 Jump Street. The actress was constructing her career, but the breakout role hadn’t come yet to her. That was altered in 2015 with Fifty Shades of Grey. However, taking on the role of Anastasia Steele wasn’t an effortless selection. The role came with fame, scrutiny, and a career shift.

But saying yes wasn’t easy. Johnson knew the franchise was massive—but not in a “cinematic masterpiece” way. For better or worse, this role would follow her forever. So, naturally, she needed a second opinion. To help make her decision, Johnson turned to someone she trusted—Emily Blunt.

Plot: Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name, “Dope Thief” follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern seaboard.

Review: The definition of what constitutes a “crime drama” has evolved over the years as more nuanced takes on the subject matter have given us fantastic projects ranging from The Wire on the small screen to The Town on the big screen. Peter Craig, the co-writer of Ben Affleck’s The Town and The Batman, Gladiator II, Bad Boys For Life, and Top Gun: Maverick, knows a little about delivering portraits of criminals who are more than the crimes they perpetrate. Adapting Dennis Tafoya’s 2009 novel, Dope Thief takes a unique series of...

In November of 1994, Marvel Comics launched an X-Men title to feature an almost all-brand-new crop of teen characters called, collectively, Generation X. The team consisted of the established X-Woman Jubilee, joined by striking superpowered high-schoolers like Chamber, Husk, Skin, Mondo, M, and Synch. The team was overseen by Banshee and the White Queen, and their adventures aimed to be hipper and edgier -- in that MTV sort of way -- than those of their adult counterparts. 

"Generation X" was a modest hit with comics readers, but not enough to stick around indefinitely. The series ended after three years and 75 issues. The characters, however, were perfect fodder for a "young 'n' hip" version of the X-Men, a fact that TV producers at Fox latched onto. In 1996, Fox executive producer Eric Blakeney, one of the writers of "21 Jump Street," felt he could take his previous show's "teens as undercover law enforcers" shtick,...

We are well past the point of Peak TV — the era named by FX President John Landgraf about just how many television shows and channels seem to exist now — where we used to only have a handful of network options and a smattering of cable choices. Now, we have hundreds upon hundreds of shows each year, yet so few shows break through the noise unless you happen to notice that one of them has been canceled despite never having had the name recognition of something like "The Big Bang Theory" or "Game of Thrones." What's more, some shows can have a noticeable impact at the moment, but they don't seem to resonate once they're off the air. Those two aforementioned titles are among the most familiar to the American masses despite not having aired new episodes for years. It helps that they've each had spin-offs, and live on via reruns in some cases,...

With a colorful and enduring career spanning two decades, Channing Tatum has certified himself as a fan-favorite actor in Hollywood, with the talented performer starring in a slew of big-screen hits like She's the Man, Magic Mike, 21 Jump Street, and Logan Lucky. Tatum is never afraid to let loose and embrace his playful side, and in 2022 the charismatic leading man appeared in two of the biggest films of the year: The Lost City and Bullet Train.

Though he memorably starred alongside Sandra Bullock in the action adventure The Lost City, which went on to be both a critical and commercial knockout, Tatum also made a sidesplitting cameo in the Brad Pitt-led action comedy Bullet Train, both surprising and delighting audiences with his short-yet-entertaining cameo. Observant fans of both the gifted actor and the two popular flicks have picked up on a fun connection between the two blockbuster hits,...

Paul Bronfman, the pioneering supplier of production equipment, soundstages and services to the Canadian and Hollywood film and TV industry, has died. He was 67.

Bronfman died Wednesday night in Toronto following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. “He was the most resilient, stubborn and dedicated man,” his family said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

“What an incredible loss the Canadian film and television industry is facing today with the passing of Paul Bronfman,” said Neishaw Ali, CEO of Spin VFX. “He was a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to supporting filmmakers, investing in infrastructure and fostering talent. But beyond his business acumen, Paul was a generous philanthropist who championed the arts, education and the next generation of storytellers. His impact will be felt for generations to come.”

Tributes poured in Thursday from across the Canadian industry. “Paul was a friend, mentor and like a brother to me,...

We’re still waiting to see what Marvel Studios plans to do with their major overhaul and reboot of the “X-Men” franchise (minus a handful of nods and teases), but there is a neat bit of information about one of the Fox-era projects that never saw the light of day, “Gambit.”

Actress Lizzy Caplan (“The Interview”), who was originally cast alongside Channing Tatum (“21 Jump Street”) and Lea Seydoux (“No Time To Die”), has revealed the tone the scrapped superhero heist pic was going for while chatting with Business Insider.

Continue reading ‘Gambit’: Lizzy Caplan Recalls Channing Tatum’s Scrapped ‘X-Men’ Movie Was A “Screwball Romantic Comedy” at The Playlist.

Fans of Johnny Depp have been watching his slow reintegration into Hollywood with interest in the years since his legal wrangling with Amber Heard came to a conclusion. While the actor has stayed away from the mainstream spotlight since then, he has been slowly building up a list of potential roles, one of which sees him playing Satan in the latest movie from visionary director Terry Gilliam. After a long period without any updates, it seems that the movie is still being worked on and is expected to start filming this year.

Originally entitled The Carnival at the End of Days, the film will now reportedly just run under the truncated title of Carnival. Considering Gilliam is behind such movies as The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnasus, the original title was not exactly out of character, but it looks like short and intriguing is now the name of the game.

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Exclusive: Production is underway in Los Angeles on Vanished, the new action-thriller from director Jared Cohn (Vendetta).

Cast is led by Randy Charach (Hunting Games), Rampage Jackson (The A-Team), Richard Grieco (21 Jump Street) David Chokachi (Baywatch), Natalie Burn (Black Adam), and Al Sapienza (The Sopranos).

Also starring are Laurie Fortier (The Walking Dead), Robert Lasardo (Nip/Tuck), Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2), and James Pratt (3 Killer Pigs).

The film follows Jack (Randy Charach), a high-level defense contractor whose world is upended when his daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom, forcing him into a relentless fight to bring her home.

Charach Productions produced the film in partnership with Traplight Pictures, having previously teamed up on movies including A Killer in the House and Clutch.

In December, Cohn wrapped Hunt Mode with Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass) and Cam Gigandet (Twilight).

A pair of small-time crooks is about to mess with the wrong crew.

Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name, the eight-episode crime drama Dope Thief (which debuts on Apple TV+ with its first two episodes on Friday, March 14, followed by new episodes every Friday through April 25) follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents (Atlanta’s Brian Tyree Henry and Narcos’ Wagner Moura) who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside. But their small-time grift becomes a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard.

Fans have finally got to see Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice after a wait of 36 years. Michael Keaton returned as the chaotic bio-exorcist with Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara.

In the sequel, Lydia Deetz is now a mother with her own paranormal talk show, and she has to deal with the ghost who has returned.

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At the same time, Johnny Depp, who had worked with Burton, was rumored to return to acting. This sequel had fans in high spirits because after a legal battle, Depp was coming back to work, and Burton was also sort of reviving his career. The expectations were high that both would work together in this sequel.

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When it comes to naming the TV shows that created a romanticized, wildly unrealistic version of policing, "Dragnet" is often at the top of the list. The show gets mentioned for good reason; while previous shows had portrayed cops as bumbling and imperfect, "Dragnet" was made with the direct input -- and, importantly, approval -- of the Los Angeles Police Department. Thus, as cultural critics including Vox's Constance Grady have pointed out, "Dragnet" all but invented "copaganda," normalizing the myth that most cops are inherently heroic, caring, quick to act, and justice-oriented. You know, all the things that we know are totally true about the LAPD.

If "Dragnet" tops this hypothetical list, "Adam-12" shouldn't be far behind. The series was co-created by Jack Webb, who had also made "Dragnet." It takes place inside the same fictional universe, and it was also reportedly made with input from the LAPD. Its squeaky-clean...

Johnny Depp is perhaps one of the most popular Hollywood stars in the current time. Pirates of the Caribbean is a legendary franchise that inspired, and still continues to inspire, many works, and its fame and contributions extend even to anime.

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If we talk about anime that has a massive amount of reach, regardless of country and language, there are few of them out there. Of these, possibly the longest-running anime series is Doraemon.

Doraemon started airing in 1979 and soon went on to be dubbed in dozens of languages, reaching more than 60 countries. The series about a futuristic Robo-cat with many incredible gadgets was so iconic that the legendary star, Johnny Depp, jumped when he had the chance to voice over one of its characters for a special.

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Exhibitions honoring the work of “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho and the production design team behind “Barbie” and “Anna Karenina” will be featured at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures starting this spring.

The “Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho” exhibit is the first museum ever dedicated to the Oscar-winning director and will open March 23, providing rare access to his archive and personal collection, storyboards, research materials and on-set photographs.

The “Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer” exhibit will provide an immersive look into the pair’s collaboration over the last 25 years. Their nomination for “Barbie” last year marked their seventh collective Oscar nomination after “Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement,” “Sherlock Holmes” and “Darkest Hour.” This exhibit is set to open May 23.

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Claire Dunphy may just be into the firefighters of LA, but Modern Family star Julie Bowen had a different crush back in the day. The actress began her career in the ‘90s and was struggling to make it in Hollywood while the decade saw the emergence of the quirky yet attractive Johnny Depp.

Bowen mentioned that she had a huge crush on Depp and had even fantasized about how they would fall in love when she was hanging out at his club ‘The Viper Room’. While she imagined a cinematic meet-cute, fate seemed to have other plans and the first time they met in real life turned out to be like a Modern Family episode.

Julie Bowen had a huge crush on Johnny Depp back in the ‘90s Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street | Credits: Fox

Johnny Depp may be struggling to get back on top after a tumultuous past couple of years,...

A night out with your best friends is still the best night ever.

I saw “One of Them Days” in theaters over the weekend and I have to recommend it. It’s a buddy comedy that follows two best friends (Keke Palmer and Sza) who are trying to make rent before they’re kicked out of their apartment. The film is funny and heartfelt – the two leads have a ton of chemistry, you believe they’ve been best friends for a decade – and the plot is wild and entertaining. Ultimately, it’s about what buddy comedies are about: a great friendship that makes each person better. It got me thinking about other awesome buddy comedies out there – so, here are my favorite top seven buddy comedy movies you can stream right now.

Top 7 buddy comedy movies you can stream right now

No. 7: ‘Rush Hour’

No. 6: ‘Booksmart’

No. 5: ’21 Jump Street’

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