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Which Movie Did Will Smith Begin Filming Without A Finished Script?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Back in 2012, Men in Black 3 kicked off production without a finished script, and somehow, it still turned out to be one of Will Smith’s biggest hits. Risky move? Absolutely. However, Smith and director Barry Sonnenfeld believed the studio’s bold play had merit.

In fact, Sonnenfeld stood by the chaos, saying (via Newsweek), “Starting the movie without an absolutely finished script is not normally the right way to do movies. But I feel the decision Sony made was the right decision. On this one, we might still be waiting for the script. Sometimes, if you just dip your toe in, you’ll never dive in because it’s too stupidly cold.”

That icy plunge didn’t stop Men in Black 3 from pulling in a cool $624 million worldwide. Sure, it didn’t match the pop-culture explosion of the 1997 original,...

Ship, the announced sequel to the Gerard Butler-starring Plane, gets a new update from star Mike Colter. Released in 2023 and directed by Jean-François Richet, Plane stars Butler as Brodie Torrance, an airline pilot and former Raf officer who teams up with Colter's Louis Gaspare to rescue his passengers after being forced to land in a war zone. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it was announced shortly after the film's release that a sequel called Ship was in the works. Few updates on the project have emerged since, however.

Now, during a panel at Indiana Comic Con hosted by Collider, Colter shares an update on the status of the Plane sequel. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like there's been much movement on Ship just yet, with Colter blaming the delay on the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023, which began only months after Ship's announcement. According to Colter,...

Max, as one of the most reliable streaming services, has access to one of the world's largest libraries of films — Warner Bros. Naturally, we should expect the platform to offer its users a plethora of options, and it does so by releasing movies from various genres on a regular basis.

In February 2025, for example, Max added some of the most popular films to its repertoire, such as Bad Boys and Final Destination, as well as original films like How I Let the Opus Dei. With March 2025 looking even more promising in terms of movie releases, here's what Max users can anticipate from the popular streaming service.

'Assassin’s Creed' Streaming March 1

Assassin's Creed is one of the greatest gaming franchises of all time, but the 2016 film starring Michael Fassbender is the closest we'll come to live-action. While it isn't the finest live-action adaptation of a video game, the film...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Love the Men In Black franchise? It’s about to get a new streaming home! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Men in Black franchise has been a defining force in sci-fi action-comedy since its inception in 1997. Based on Lowell Cunningham’s Marvel-published comic, the movies follow a secret government agency that monitors extraterrestrial activity on Earth, ensuring that alien visitors remain hidden from the public eye. Featuring iconic performances by Will Smith as Agent J and Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K, the series has since offered unforgettable cinematic experience for the fans.

The original Men in Black film was an instant hit, grossing $589 million worldwide and winning an Academy Award. Its success led to two direct sequels, Men in Black II (2002) and Men in Black 3 (2012), which further explored the universe’s expanding lore. Despite Men in Black: International (2019) receiving mixed reviews, the franchise remains beloved, with its first three...

Since the early 2000s, Josh Brolin has established himself as one of Hollywood's best leading stars in movies and TV. Since making his acting debut back in Richard Donner's The Goonies, the actor has taken on an impressive variety of roles, including iconic characters in major franchises. Best known for playing tough guys with a gruff exterior, he has earned the recognition he deserves through a slew of brilliant performances.

Josh Brolin's roles have ranged across genres, from science-fiction and comedy to Westerns and dramas. Having worked under legendary directors like the Coen Brothers, Richard Donner, and Denis Villeneuve, his career stands out as one of the best — and most underrated — in Hollywood. While he often maintains the same stoic persona on screen, he has shown great range, even if fans prefer to see him in the role of tough guys.

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HBO original series “The Righteous Gemstones,” Max original Spanish-language series “When No One Sees Us,” reality series “Paul American,” original film “The Parenting,” HBO original documentary series “Celtics City,” A24 films “Heretic,” “Sing Sing,” and “Queer,” 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship are all coming to Max this March.

Here’s a list of every movie, series, and sports event coming to the platform next month.

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A Woman’s Face (1941)

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Along the Great Divide (1951)

Arrow in the Dust (1954)

Assassin’s Creed (2016)

Away We Go (2009)

Big Eyes (2014)

Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951)

Carrie (1976)

Carrie (2013)

Child’s Play (1988)

Child’s Play (2019)

Executive Suite (1954)

Ghostbusters (1984)

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Goodbye, My Fancy (1951)

GoodFellas (1990)

Jeopardy (1953)

Ladies They Talk About (1933)

Maggie (2015)

Massacre River (1949)

Men in Black (1997)

Men in Black II (2002)

Men in Black III (2012)

My Reputation (1946)

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Max has revealed the full list of featured programming coming to the streaming service in March 2025. Among the highlights are the arrival of a trio of A24 films: Heretic, the psychological horror film in which Hugh Grant terrorizes two missionaries who knock on his door; Sing Sing, the acclaimed drama about a group of incarcerated men who put on their own theatrical production; and Queer, Luca Guadagnino’s adaption of the William S. Burroughs’ novella of the same name.

This month will also see the premiere of the final season of The Righteous Gemstones, a new documentary on the Boston Celtics, titled, Celtics City, and the premiere of Paul American, a new reality series starring Jake and Logan Paul.

Find what other movies and shows are streaming on Max beginning in March 2025 below.

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Mufasa: The Lion King Worldwide Box Office: Beats Men In Black 3 (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King is still achieving new milestones at the box office despite being in cinemas for over one and a half months. The movie makes its digital debut today. It has beaten the global haul of Men in Black 3 and Ice Age: The Melt Down to achieve a new remarkable feat. Keep scrolling for the details.

Mib 3, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, is the final installment in the original trilogy. The movie also features Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Michael Stuhlbarg, Bill Hader, and Emma Thompson in supporting roles. It was released in 2012 and follows Agent J, who must go back in time to prevent the assassination of his partner Agent K, the fallout of which threatens the safety of Earth.

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There may be a role yet for Josh Brolin in the DC Universe, following the actor passing on the chance to portray Hal Jordan/Green Lantern late last year. Amid renewed talks between Brolin and DC Studios, the actor has shared a piece of artwork by BossLogic imagining him as the villainous Darkseid.

After trusted scooper Daniel Richtman reported earlier this week that Brolin was still in talks with DC, BossLogic created some artwork that transforms Brolin's Marvel villain, Thanos, into Darkseid, who had previously appeared as the big bad in Zack Snyder's Justice League. "The rumour whispers going around is that [Josh Brolin] is still in talks for something big in the Dcu, Josh and DC have the biggest opportunity to do the funniest thing," BossLogic captioned the post on X and Instagram. Brolin subsequently reposted BossLogic's Darkseid art on his Instagram Story, seemingly confirming that he is still speaking...

Nearly three decades after it first premiered, the Men in Black feature film franchise is climbing to the top of the streaming charts.

Per ScreenRant, 1997's Men in Black and its sequel, 2002's Men in Black II, have claimed two spots on the Peacock streaming platform's Top 10 Movies Today chart. The first film currently sits at the number 6 spot, while the sequel sits at number 9. The Men in Black films are beat out by the animated Grinch film at number 1, Shrek 2 at number 2, Sing 2 at number 3, Shrek the Third at number four, and Conclave at number five. The rest of the list is filled out by The Bad Guys at number 7, Shrek at number 8, and Twister in the final spot.

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Will Smith Men In Black Earnings (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Will Smith earned $125M playing Agent J in the Men in Black franchise. Ahan, that’s an average of $41.6M per movie. His paychecks didn’t just climb; they shot up. From a humble $5M for the first film, Smith made $100M for the third movie, thanks to a savvy deal that included a slice of the profits. Let’s explain how Smith’s earnings went from pocket change to Hollywood royalty.

Will Smith started with $5M for Men in Black (1997), but after Independence Day, his pay skyrocketed. For Mib-ii (2002), he earned $64.1M through a box-office cut. By Mib 3 (2012), he scored $100M, cementing his place among the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.

So, how did Will Smith stack up overall? Across all three Men in Black movies, Smith made an eye-popping $169.1 million. From that modest $5 million for the first film to $100 million for the third,...

Fans of alien conspiracies and intergalactic action are in for a treat—Men in Black, Men in Black II, and Men in Black 3 are making their way to a new streaming home this January.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Peacock subscribers can join Agents J and K as they protect Earth from extraterrestrial threats while delivering laughs, thrills, and iconic one-liners. The film trilogy, known for its unique blend of comedy, sci-fi, and action, remains one of the most beloved in film history. Its witty dialogue and inventive alien designs continue to captivate audiences of all ages.

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The Men in Black franchise debuted in 1997, blending sci-fi action with laugh-out-loud comedy, and quickly became a global phenomenon.

Warner Bros. confirms the release date for Tom Cruise's apocalyptic movie after Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, which will arrive in theaters on May 23, 2025. The upcoming film, produced and directed by the four-time Oscar winner, Alejandro González Iñárritu, is currently untitled. The script was co-written by Inarritu and Birdman writers Nicolas Giacobone and Alexander Dinelaris along with Sabina Berman. Filming reportedly started in the U.K. in November.

Cruise's upcoming untitled apocalyptic movie now has an official release date. The film will arrive on October 2nd, 2026 in IMAX. Cruise and Mary Parent are also credited as producers. Aside from Cruise, the cast includes Sandra Huller (The Anatomy of a Fall), John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg (Men in Black 3), Jesse Plemons (Civil War), Sophie Wilde (Talk to Me), and Riz Ahmed (Venom). The logline follows "the most powerful man in the world" as he embarks on a "frantic...

Josh Brolin reflected on a charmed career marked by many disappointments. He revealed how his successful debut in The Goonies was followed by a long, lackluster string of films and TV shows.

Josh Brolin confirmed The Goonies definitely launched his career, but he didn't get the roles he hoped for after that. He admitted not caring for subsequent offers, as he just took them on the spot. "I was lucky enough after 300 auditions or whatever to get The Goonies, it just happened, for whatever reasons that happened," he told Graham Bensinger. "And then you experienced this incredible thing that's now become even more incredible, but afterwards it wasn't that. I'm sure I got thrashing based on The Goonies and then after that it just kind of went downhill."

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Josh Brolins 12-year-old sci-fi movie, Men in Black 3, has a 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, but was the beginning of a surprising career trend for the actor. Since his movie debut in The Goonies in 1985, Josh Brolin has starred in many films over the years across numerous different genres. In 2012, Josh Brolin landed a lead role in Men in Black 3, playing a younger version of Agent K. Men in Black 3 marked the last of the original trilogy of movies, and Josh Brolin was highly praised for his portrayal of the famous Tommy Lee Jones character.

While the Men in Black franchise was memorable for its sci-fi adventures starring Will Smiths Agent J, the third installment achieved a rather weak Rotten Tomatoes score considering it was one of the most expensive movies of all time. The time travel in the sci-fi movie may have been a factor in this rating, as...

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

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

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

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Once upon a time, one Big Bang Theory star opened up about his admiration for none other than Will Smith, calling him his guru. This revelation came as a surprise to many fans, who knew him for his off-setting humor and role. But beneath that genius facade lay a deep respect for Smith’s incredible journey in Hollywood.

Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom and Kunal Nayyar as Raj from The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros.

The Tbbt actor shared how he looked up to Smith’s versatility and resilience in the industry, often turning to his work for inspiration. This unexpected connection showed a different side of the beloved star, proving that even the quirkiest characters can find guidance in the most unexpected places.

From Timid Actor to Comic Book Icon: Kevin Sussman Reflects on Will Smith’s Mentorship Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom in The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros.

It should be impossible to look at Brothers and not make a parallel with Ivan Reitman's Twins (1988), because of the differences between its lead actors, Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin. But there are far more similarities than that: there's criminality, a debt-chasing villain, sharp flashes of violence, and a road trip to reconnect with an absent mother. There's also the actual difference between the brothers: who they are inside.

The subtlety of Reitman's Twins was not in mining the comedy potential of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito's physical appearances as much as their different backgrounds. Mercifully, Brothers follows a similar trend, avoiding making cheap jokes to explore the sensibility clash between the delightfully named Jady (Dinklage) and Moke (Brolin). That shouldn't really come as a surprise to anyone who saw Barbakow's Palm Springs (itself incessantly likened to Groundhog Day).

Brothers (2024)

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Parker Finn's 2022 horror film "Smile" has a novel premise and a monster that is difficult to describe. The film begins when the lead character, a therapist named Rose (Sosie Bacon), has a strange encounter with a student, Laura (Caitlin Stasey). Laura is in a panic, having spent several day beset by hallucinations. She has been seeing people she knows appearing out of nowhere and grinning at her fiendishly. She knows these people are, in fact, a singular shapeshifting demon of some kind, and it is encouraging her to die by suicide. Then, as she predicted, Laura also pastes on a bleak, intense smile, and slits her throat right in front of Rose.

Rose soon begins experiencing similar hallucinations, wherein people she knows appear in her mind's eye, all of them wearing a scary rictus. Rose soon discovers that the grinning entity is an ancient supernatural creature that feeds on trauma.

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The 1997 science-fiction comedy "Men in Black" is something of a miracle, a hilarious family film that manages to appeal to almost everyone. It was also a bit of a challenge to make, and not just because the filmmakers had to figure out how to bring the movie's aliens to life. Originally the studio wanted Chris O'Donnell, not Will Smith, for the role of Agent J, and it was director Barry Sonnenfeld's wife who came up with the idea for Smith to star. Smith wasn't so keen, however, and executive producer Steven Spielberg sent a helicopter to get him. Once Smith was set, the next big problem was that his co-star, the Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, could apparently be a bit of a challenge to work with. 

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Back in 2020, director Barry Sonnenfeld joined the CinemaBlend podcast to talk about his career and mentioned the great lengths Josh Brolin went to perfectly embody young Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K in "Men in Black III" (our review here). He noted that Brolin carried a tape recorder of the first "Men in Black" film and that whenever the actor was on set, he was constantly trying to replicate Jones' lilt. "Tommy has the most musical voice. It's a beautiful voice. It really flows and ebbs, it's really sing-songy," Sonnenfeld noted. "And Brolin did a fantastic job. He made me cry so many times watching him." Hilariously, Jones actually questioned Sonnenfeld about Brolin's "Texas accent" by claiming he doesn't have one, and the director had to break it to him that, "Well, actually Tommy, you do."

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Sure, laughter is the best medicine, but who knew it could also lead to mass evacuations? We’ve all had our moments, but not many can claim to have ignited a three-hour-long exodus with a single fart.

In a recent episode of Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa, Men in Black director Barry Sonnenfeld, 71, spilled the beans on an uproarious incident that might just take the cake for the most memorable moment on set. And just when you thought his most talked-about moment was ‘the slap’ heard around the world at the 2022 Oscars, Sonnenfeld blew the lid off another indelible Smith moment.

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Apparently, Smith’s fart had the power to clear a room faster than a fire alarm! Yes, you heard that right—a single toot caused a three-hour-long evacuation during the filming of the 1997 classic.

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Everybody farts. That’s just a fact. Some do it more than others, but I don’t know how many people can cause an actual evacuation with one. While speaking on the Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa podcast, Men in Black director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed that Will Smith once caused a three-hour-long evacuation with one of his farts on the set of the 1997 movie. That’s… impressive?

Barry Sonnenfeld said that the fart in question occurred during a scene in which Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones were “hermetically sealed” in a pod used for filming the transforming car. “There are locks to prevent it from opening and falling,” Sonnenfeld said. “I say, ‘Roll camera.’ And I hear Will Smith go, ‘Oh Jesus, so sorry. Tommy, so sorry. Baz, get the ladder.’ And you hear Tommy saying, ‘That’s fine, Will. No worries, Will. Don’t worry,...

“Men in Black” director Barry Sonnenfeld appeared on the “Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa” podcast and revealed the set of the 1997 action comedy once had to be evacuated “for about three hours” because Will Smith farted. Smith starred opposite Tommy Lee Jones in “Men in Black,” which grossed $584 million worldwide to become the third-highest-grossing movie of 1997. Combined with the blockbuster success of “Independence Day,” the movie turned Smith into a global superstar.

According to Sonnenfeld, the incident occurred during the scene in which Smith and Jones are in a transforming car that travels at hyper speeds and flips over. In order to film the sequence, the two actors had to be “hermetically sealed” in the pod that was being used for the car.

“There are locks to prevent it from opening and falling,” Sonnenfeld said. “I say, ‘Roll camera.’ And I hear Will Smith go, ‘Oh Jesus,...

Steve Carrell is best known for his turn as Michael Scott in the NBC sitcom The Office. The Golden Globe award-winning actor has also starred in a string of commercially successful comedy movies. However, despite Carrell’s comedic chops, the actor could not save one of his most expensive comedy movies from flopping hard at the box office.

The Office star Steve Carrell has several hit comedies in his filmography (Credit: NBC).

In 2007, Carrell starred in the 2007 fantasy comedy film Evan Almighty, a sequel to the commercially successful 2003 comedy Bruce Almighty. However, the sequel could not create a splash at the box office like its predecessor. Moreover, its high budget had already doomed the movie before its release. Here is why Carrell might want to erase it from his filmography.

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The Steve Carell movie Evan Almighty was at one time the most expensive comedy movie ever, in addition to being an enormous box office bomb. The 2007 movie was a sequel to 2003's Bruce Almighty, which starred Jim Carrey in the title role. The follow-up, which featured an ensemble cast that included Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, John Goodman, John Michael Higgins, Jimmy Bennett, and Wanda Sykes, focused on the story of a previously minor Bruce Almighty supporting character named Evan Baxter who was played by Carell, who had since risen to fame playing Michael Scott on the sitcom The Office.

In addition to being a television star, Carell would go on to be a major movie star. One of his best-known roles is voicing the reformed supervillain Gru in the Despicable Me movies, but he has held many major roles outside of the animated franchise in both comedies and dramas. This...

Will Smith is a man of many talents. Apart from being one of Hollywood’s most influential actors, he’s also a rapper and a film producer. Not only this, but his string of highly successful projects and movies have also made him a powerhouse to be reckoned with. The actor began his career by playing a fictionalized version of himself in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

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He continued to do so for the next six years. But it was 1995’s Bad Boys that actually put the actor on the map, and he became a household name. In this article, we will discuss all aspects of Smith’s life, from his net worth and salary per project to his luxurious assets and cars.

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The Pussycat Dolls were a remarkable sensation during the 2000s, but what is the current status of Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer? For those who haven’t heard, she’s gearing up to make her Broadway debut in a fresh take on a musical directed by Jamie Lloyd.

Nicole Scherzinger in the official music video for ‘Stickwitu’ (Credits: Youtube)

However, despite all the praise from critics, she didn’t seem too thrilled about being cast at first. Even though she has all the qualities the character needs, she hinted that there was an unrelated factor that played a big part in her getting the role. Scherzinger is thankful and excited, but it’s not quite how she envisioned stepping onto the stage.

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Agents K and J never retired in a newly released Men in Black 5 concept trailer. The franchise stars Will Smith (Agent J) and Tommy Lee Jones (Agent K) and was first introduced to audiences in 1997. The original movie saw Smith as an inexperienced rookie working alongside Jones' gruff veteran. It would go on to earn $590 million at the box office on a budget of just $90 million. The franchise has boasted sustained success, but Men in Black 5 has not been confirmed, though Sony is reportedly developing the blockbuster follow-up.

In a concept trailer developed by YouTuber Kh Studio with the help of AI, the two agents reunite as Agent K steps out of retirement. With an alien threat coming to wage war against humanity, the stars are asked to reunite to save the world. The story would take place a decade after Men in Black 3 and would see F. Gary Gray...

James Gunn, the mad genius who gifted us with the Guardians of the Galaxy, is pulling rabbits out of a hat yet again as he tirelessly rebuilds his new Dcu from scratch. With 2025’s Superman ready to launch his tenure as the co-ceo of DC Studios, Gunn’s got plenty of tricks up his sleeve and surprises that might just knock fans’ socks off.

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However, his magician-like efforts to land A-listers as Green Lanterns for his upcoming series Lanterns seem to have hit a bump in the road. Matthew McConaughey and Josh Brolin are reportedly throwing a wrench in the works, giving the Emerald gig a big, fat ‘no’.

Could it be that these Hollywood bigwigs are not enthusiastic about transforming into ring-bearers and joining the Dcu party?

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Even since the time of Zack Snyder’s Dceu, fans have been wondering when a new Green Lantern was going to be introduced. A Lanterns series had languished in development hell for a few years, but now it looks like James Gunn and Peter Safran are pushing forward with a show that will feature an older Hal Jordan and a younger John Stewart.

Word has gone out that Josh Brolin has been offered the part of an older and grizzled Jordan, and while he does seem to be a great pick, there are some who thought that he could be too old to play the famous DC hero.

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Helena Bonham Carter is a name synonymous with eccentricity, bold outfits, and a penchant for quirky roles. But her personal life, too, has been no less dramatic, filled with its own twists and turns. One particularly colorful chapter began in 1994 when she became romantically involved with Kenneth Branagh on the set of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Kenneth Branagh & Emma Thompson in Dead Again (1991) | Credit: Paramount Pictures

But wait…this was a classic love triangle. Well, Branagh was still married to Emma Thompson at the time. The affair concluded not only in significant emotional upheaval for the Harry Potter actress but ultimately led to the end of her marriage in 1995.

Thompson, however, being the high road-taker extraordinaire, later stated in a 2013 interview that she’s no longer interested in revisiting old conflicts as she made peace with Bonham Carter long ago.

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DiCaprio was not Nolan’s first choice for Inception ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

As Dom Cobb, the expert thief who steals secrets by navigating the subconscious, Brad Pitt and Will Smith were first in line for the part.

Brad Pitt was first approached by Nolan when he was looking for his big break. However, Nolan requested that Pitt make a decision within 48 hours in a pretty abrupt and intense approach. It’s unclear if Pitt’s delay resulted from lack of interest or was only a timing problem. Either way, Nolan looked at Will Smith right away. However, Smith took a hiatus from acting after Seven Pounds, and he didn’t appear on screen again until 2012’s Men in Black 3.

At times, the casting of A-list performers can be a challenging endeavor. Directors like Nolan have taken on a vital role in Hollywood as studios close and power relationships change.

Josh Brolin's net worth of $45 million was built through strategic career choices and perseverance over the past 15 years. Despite receiving little pay for his role in No Country for Old Men, Brolin's career took off after starring in American Gangster. Brolin's portrayal of complex characters, such as Thanos in the MCU, showcases his Aquarian spirit of creativity and progressive thinking.

Josh Brolin has been acting for almost 40 years, and thanks to his roles in both critically acclaimed films and mega-hit blockbusters, he's amassed a considerable net worth. Brolin's first movie role was in the 1985 classic The Goonies as Brand, older brother to Mikey (Sean Astin). While Brolin continued to act steadily throughout the '80s and '90s, he wasn't fully recognized for his talents until he starred in the Coen brothers' Best Picture-winning No Country for Old Men as Llewelyn Moss. From there, Brolin's career exploded, and...

Los fans del universo Star Wars se quedan sin la continuación de la historia. © Disney Plus+

De acuerdo con Deadline, The Acolyte ha sido cancelada y no tendrá una segunda temporada. La noticia llega más de un mes después de que el último episodio de la serie de la creadora, directora, productora ejecutiva y showrunner Leslye Headland se emitiera en la plataforma.

The Acolyte estaba ambientada unos 100 años antes de Star Wars: Episodio I – La amenaza fantasma. La serie giraba en torno a dos hermanas gemelas, Osha y Mae, separadas durante la infancia; Osha es una antigua padawan de un respetado maestro Jedi, mientras que Mae mantiene lealtades con el Lado Oscuro.

La serie contaba con un destacado reparto, que incluía a Amandla Stenberg (Los juegos del hambre), Lee Jung-jae (El juego del calamar), Charlie Barnett (Men in Black 3), Dafne Keen (Deadpool y Lobezno), Rebecca Henderson (Muñeca rusa...

Netflix is back with a new star-studded action movie — this time led by Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry — with “The Union.” Wahlberg stars as Mike, a Jersey construction worker who finds his average life turned upside down when his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Berry) shows up and he gets tangled up in a continent-skipping international intelligence adventure.

But Berry and Wahlberg aren’t the only familiar faces in the Netflix romp. Here’s a handy guide to “The Union” cast and the characters they play.

Halle Berry in “The Union” (Laura Radford/Netflix)

Halle Berry as Roxanne Hall — Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry stars as The Union operative Roxanne Hall, an ass-kicking, world-traveling adventurer who never misses her shot. Berry is best known for her superhero roles, playing Storm in the “X-Men” films and Catwoman in “Catwoman,” as well as her Best Actress-winning performance in “Monster’s Ball.” Her well-known titles also include “John Wick 3,...

Alice Eve's Carol Marcus in Star Trek Into Darkness reimagines the Prime Timeline character with a twist. Dr. Carol Marcus is portrayed as a weapons scientist with an interest in experimental photon torpedoes. Controversy surrounds Carol Marcus in Star Trek Into Darkness due to her hypersexualized portrayal.

In Star Trek Into Darkness, English actress Alice Eve plays a controversial version of Dr. Carol Marcus in the Kelvin Timeline of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies. Star Trek Into Darkness' Dr. Carol Marcus is a Starfleet physicist who specializes in weaponry, and a potential love interest for Chris Pine's Captain James T. Kirk. To hide the connection between herself and Admiral Alexander Marcus (Peter Weller), who released Khan Noonien Singh (Benedict Cumberbatch) from stasis, Alice Eve's Carol Marcus goes by Carol Wallace when boarding the USS Enterprise.

Star Trek Into Darkness isn't a direct remake of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,...

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Moana 2 has been teased a bit, but it wasn't until the beginning of D23 on Friday that we've seen a full, detailed look at the upcoming sequel; you can watch the full trailer above. Dwayne Johnson danced his way through the unveiling of this trailer at D23 (via The Hollywood Reporter), saying: Maui is singing again. Singing in keys that dont exist. And my hair looks fantastic in Moana 2. He and Moana herself, Aulii Cravalho, were joined by a whole dance crew to introduce their film. Watch some footage below (via THR):

Dwayne Johnson takes the stage as #Moana2 is introduced at the #D23 Entertainment Showcase pic.twitter.com/u4MnqimRKc The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 10, 2024

The first Moana was released back in 2016 to critical acclaim, and tells the story of Moana, the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village,...

I Am Legend 2 will see Michael B. Jordan join Will Smith, potentially setting him up to replace Smith as the franchise lead. Will Smith has never introduced a new franchise lead before, making I Am Legend 2 a potential career first for him. The sequel could see Smith's character, Robert Neville, sacrifice himself to pave the way for Jordan to take the lead role.

Will Smith has had a long and successful career as an A-list movie star, and the upcoming sequel I Am Legend 2 could break new ground in his career thanks to the inclusion of Michael B. Jordan. While I Am Legend 2 has been confirmed, there aren't many details yet about what direction it will take. It's known that the alternate ending from I Am Legend, which is far more consistent with the original Richard Matheson novel's ending, will provide the direction for the sequel.

While his latest film is struggling to find its legs at the box office, another recent M. Night Shyamalan movie is dominating the Peacock streaming charts. Old, the 2021 body horror film which stars Gael Garca Bernal, is currently the #3 movie streaming on Peacock, falling just short of Men in Black 2 and Abigail, but beating out Men in Black 3 and Nobody. In addition to Bernal, Old also stars Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, and Alex Wolff, and was written for the screen by Shyamalan but based on the novel Sandcastle by Pierre-Oscar Lvy and Frederik Peeters. The film currently sits at "rotten" scores of 50% from critics and 52% from general audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

Django Unchained was a huge hit with audiences, having won Oscars in two categories, including Best Director. There were many positive reviews at the time of its release, and one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s most iconic scenes, which people still talk about it, comes from this very production.

Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness (Sony Pictures)

However, the lead role wasn’t originally meant for Jamie Foxx. In fact, Tarantino had offered it to another very famous actor within the Hollywood industry, who only turned it down for some personal reasons. Little did he know that the movie was bound for success. Does he regret his decision?

The Lead Role In Django Unchained Will Smith in I Am Legend (Warner Bros.)

In 2012, Quentin Tarantino released another film. With his solid reputation in the industry, people were excited about his new project, especially curious about who would be leading the story.

A new Men in Black sequel is rumored to start shooting in 2025, aiming to recover from the flop of Men in Black: International. Will Smith has not confirmed his return to the franchise, sparking rumors at Coachella, but remaining silent about involvement. A potential MiB crossover with 21 Jump Street is in the works, with Channing Tatum hinting that the project is still alive despite delays.

A new entry in the Men in Black franchise might be coming sooner rather than later, as its been revealed that an untitled sequel will apparently begin shooting in January 2025. Though no official announcement has been made by Sony regarding the project, its enough to speculate that the long-running franchise is looking to make up for the critically panned Men in Black: International which was released in 2019, and left a sour taste in the mouths of many. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, the...

Nailing the final entry of a classic cinematic trilogy is always the most difficult to get right. Tasked with sticking the landing and tying the narrative strands across three movies together requires a precise amount of pre-planning that must be executed in ways that both trump its predecessors and satisfy fans at once with a compelling conclusion. Every once in a while, we get perfect trilogy-enders like The Good, the Bad and The Ugly, The Return of the King, or The Last Crusade. But more often than not, we get limp and lackluster results like The Godfather Part III, Jaws 3D, Terminator: Rise of the Machines, Alien 3, Back to the Future 3, Men in Black III, and countless other movies that fail to live up to the first two instalments. That begs the question, where does Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome register on the scale of all-time good or bad final chapters in movie trilogies?...

The first official trailer for The Union has dropped online, offering a first look at an upcoming spy action comedy-thriller starring 2x Academy Award-nominee Mark Wahlberg and Academy Award-winner Halle Berry (X-Men: Days of Future Past; John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum; Monster's Ball) in the lead roles as a pair of high school sweethearts that reconnect decades later when the world is at threat.

As per the synopsis, "Mike (Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way."

In addition to Wahlberg and Berry, the supporting cast features Mike Colter,...

The first official trailer for The Union has dropped online, offering a first look at an upcoming spy action comedy-thriller starring 2x Academy Award-nominee Mark Wahlberg and Academy Award-winner Halle Berry (X-Men: Days of Future Past; John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum; Monster's Ball) in the lead roles as a pair of high school sweethearts that reconnect decades later when the world is at threat.

As per the synopsis, "Mike (Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way."

In addition to Wahlberg and Berry, the supporting cast features Mike Colter,...

Ultraman: Rising exceeds expectations with ultra positive Rotten Tomatoes ratings, hinting at potential sequels and a broader universe expansion. Celebrating Japanese cultural export, Ultraman marks its animated Netflix debut with a unique superhero narrative and diverse voice cast. The emotional depth of Ultraman: Rising promises to appeal with fans and newcomers, exploring personal transformation and familial bonds through epic battles.

Netflix's latest offering Ultraman: Rising has raised fans' expectation as it will debut with ultra positive Rotten Tomatoes ratings. The upcoming feature has already impressed critics and initial viewers during its run in the festival circuits, including a notable showing at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

The iconic figure of Ultraman, a staple in the genre of Tokusatsu (a term used for Japanese live-action films or television dramas that make heavy use of special effects), has been a significant cultural export for Japan. Tsuburaya Productions, the creator of Ultraman,...

Columbia Pictures’ Bad Boys: Ride or Die has been cleared for a theatrical release in China, landing in cinemas there on June 22.

This is the second Bad Boys movie after Bad Boys for Life to play mainland China. Filmmakers Adil and Bilall return after that threequel with this fourthquel.

Bad Boys for Life had a China in August 2020 in the throes of Covid grossing only $3.2M. However, other Smith movies fared pretty darn well over there pre-Covid, i.e. 2012’s Men in Black 3 did $77.2M unadjusted for inflation and 2019’s Aladdin did $53.4M in the Middle Kingdom. Bad Boys for Life opened to $62.5M ($73M 4-day) stateside over MLK weekend 2020 before anyone knew a pandemic would shut down the business entirely for a year. The threequel went on to make $206.3M domestic, $426.5M WW.

On a investor call tonight, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra said, that he was...