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Jack Quaid isn’t just riding the wave of The Boys anymore, he’s stepping firmly into the spotlight of Hollywood’s next generation. With The Boys gearing up to wrap its satirical superhero saga in season 5, Quaid’s time as Hughie Campbell may be winding down, but the actor’s trajectory is clearly on the rise. He’s been building momentum steadily, and the past few years have made it obvious that this guy’s not fading into the background anytime soon.

Jack Quaid: Not Just a Famous Last Name

Quaid’s first steps onto the big screen came via The Hunger Games over a decade ago, but it didn’t take long for him to carve out his own identity, far beyond just being the son of Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan. From offbeat capers like...

Star Wars Celebration might be over, but that isn't slowing down the news from a galaxy far, far away, as one of Lost co-creators is working on a new series for Disney+. After a weekend filled with news about new films and animated projects, one notable absence from Star Wars Celebration was the news of any new live-action Star Wars series. There was a lot of attention paid to Andor and Ahsoka Season 2, but there was nothing new about the status of Skeleton Crew, or maybe a decision to reverse course and renew The Acolyte. It appears, though, that Lucasfilm has something in the works for live-action Star Wars television, but it might not have been ready in time for a big announcement at Celebration in Tokyo, Japan.

Variety reports that Lost co-showrunner Carlton Cuse and his son, writer Nick Cuse, are working on a Star Wars series. No further...

Just 10 days into its global run, Warner Bros.’ A Minecraft Movie has already broken nearly every record that it could’ve. It’s the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025, having overtaken the lifetime haul of Captain America: Brave New World; it’s now also the second-biggest video game adaptation ever made, behind only The Super Mario Bros. Movie; and this weekend, it passed the massive half-billion mark at the global box office. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, A Minecraft Movie is quickly establishing itself as a phenomenon, and is earmarked to become the first American movie to pass the coveted $1 billion mark worldwide this year.

Produced on a reported budget of $150 million, A Minecraft Movie has grossed an estimated $280 million domestically and $550 million worldwide. The movie has proven to be exceptionally popular among younger audiences, with dozens of videos depicting absolute mayhem in theaters being widely circulated online.

Hot off its incredible debut, A Minecraft Movie has already established itself as one of the highest-grossing video game adaptations of all time, even before it enters its second week in theaters. The film broke records in its first weekend of release, surpassing the benchmarks set by The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Barbie. It's poised to top the charts in its second weekend as well. Directed by Jared Hess, who remains best known for the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite, A Minecraft Movie stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa in the lead roles.

With $185 million domestically in less than a week, A Minecraft Movie is among the five highest-grossing video game adaptations ever made. This weekend, it'll overtake both Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ($190 million) and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ($236 million) to become the second-biggest video game adaptation of all time. The list is topped by Super Mario Bros., which concluded...

After surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie's opening weekend record for video game adaptations, A Minecraft Movie has broken new ground less than a week into its theatrical run. In just four days of release, in fact, the film has become one of the 10 highest-grossing video game adaptations in global box office history. It's now poised to overtake the lifetime global haul of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, one of the earliest big-budget video game adaptations produced during a particularly tragic run for Disney. It was only shortly afterward that the studio released mega-budget bombs such as John Carter and Tomorrowland.

Directed by Mike Newell, Prince of Persia starred Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role of Prince Dastan; the movie also featured Gemma Arterton and Ben Kingsley. It debuted theatrically in 2010, and concluded its run with $90 million domestically and around $335 million worldwide. Intended as a franchise-starter, the...

Warner Bros has landed an unexpectedly huge hit with A Minecraft Movie. But then, videogame adaptations have long attracted sizeable audiences…

What was the first ever live-action movie based on a videogame? The popular thinking is that it was 1993’s Super Mario Bros. In reality, it was Mirai Ninja – known in the US as Cyber Ninja – a big-screen rendering of an obscure Namco arcade game released in 1988. A full five years before Hollywood’s Mario adaptation, it featured a striking mix of katana-swinging action and giant Heian period-themed robots, yet largely drifted by unnoticed. Criminal, really. (Good news, though: it’s on archive.org if you want to watch it.)

Super Mario Bros, thanks to the recognisability of its name and the huge marketing campaign surrounding it, soon became infamous for its distinctly loose handling of Nintendo’s bouncy fairytale videogame franchise. Its critical and financial failure set something of...

Building upon its spectacular performance at the domestic box office, A Minecraft Movie set records in its debut weekend globally. It delivered the biggest domestic opening for a video game adaptation, beating The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s record from a couple of years ago, and grossed around twice its reported production budget in its global debut. Starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, A Minecraft Movie is directed by Jared Hess, who remains best known for co-directing the cult hit Napoleon Dynamite. This is the biggest project that he has worked on, although both Black and Momoa have experience with mega-budget blockbusters.

With $157 million domestically and another $144 million from overseas markets, A Minecraft Movieearned a cumulative $301 million in its global box office debut, shattering expectations and setting the stage for what could be W.B.’s first billion-dollar hit since Barbie in 2023, and definitely the studio’s biggest hit since Dune: Part Two last year.

Box office takings have been all over the place since the pandemic, and we have another surprise to share with you this weekend.

Despite receiving largely negative reviews from critics - it currently sits at 48% on Rotten Tomatoes - A Minecraft Movie exceeded expectations on Thursday with a $10.55 million haul for a total $55 million Friday.

According to Deadline (via GameFragger.com), it's currently eyeing a $130+ million debut in North America, though some believe it could reach $150 million. Early estimates pointed to a respectable $65 million opening; clearly, Minecraft fans have come out in full force for this one, as have families eager for a fun time at the theater.

If A Minecraft Movie manages to earn more than $146.3 million, then it will top The Super Mario Bros. Movie to land the biggest 3-day start of any video game adaptation.

The movie has been awarded a B+ CinemaScore; that's on par with Disney's live-action Snow White remake,...

Some movies are critic-proof. All they need to do is to please their target audience; the wider the demographic the better. This week's A Minecraft Movie falls in this bracket. The video game adaptation is exceeding expectations at the box office, on the back of solid audience response. The film's mixed reviews, on the other hand, don't seem to be creating an obstacle in its path to commercial success. Starring Jack Blackand Jason Momoa, A Minecraft Movie is directed by Jared Hess, who remains best known for the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite. This is the biggest film that he has worked on, and, if things pan out as projected, he could have a Barbie-level hit on his hands.

A Minecraft Movieearned a solid B+ grade from opening day audiences as per the polling platform CinemaScore, which tabulates how likely a viewer is to recommend a given movie to others. The...

The upcoming Uwe Boll thriller starring Armie Hammer shares its title with Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, or at least it did until somewhat recently. According to Variety, Boll had a “friendly” chat with Warner Bros. and has decided to change the name of his film from The Dark Knight to Citizen Vigilante.

“We had a very friendly conversation with Warner Bros. and decided to change our title to ‘Citizen Vigilante’ to avoid any confusion with Warners’ famous character,” Boll explained.

Executive producer Michael Roesch added, “We also got a lot of feedback from fans, who asked us to change the title because of its similarity with Chris Nolan’s movie, so this was another factor in changing the title. Warner Bros. contacted us and asked us to change the title. It was a very amicable discussion.“

Related Uwe Boll still plans on calling his next film The Dark Knight,...

They say laughter is the best medicine, but what happens when you add a hefty dose of adventure, a splash of retro cheesiness, and two charismatic stars? You get A Minecraft Movie, of course!

No, we haven’t exactly thought that the blocky landscapes of a 2011 video game could come alive with such flair! Now, we’re a sucker for nostalgia, and seeing Jack Black and Jason Momoa team up for this pixelated escapade is like mixing peanut butter with chocolate—a strange combo that just works!

A Minecraft Movie | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Directed by Jared Hess, this flick takes us on a ride where logic takes a backseat, and we just enjoy the ride with a hefty dose of chaotic fun. Spoiler alert: it’s not Shakespeare, but it’s a blast! And fans are already raving about it!

A Minecraft Movie: Fans are over the moon (literally!

The review embargo has been lifted for A Minecraft Movie, and so far, they're largely mixed. In fact, it's landed on Rotten Tomatoes with 52%, a "Rotten" score that could result in it becoming the latest big-budget 2025 release to underperform thanks to negative reviews.

If that happens, it's bad news for Warner Bros. Pictures and, more specifically, current studio chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy. David Zaslav is already said to be exploring leadership alternatives after the likes of Joker: Folie à Deux and Mickey 17 bombed, so another flop will seal their fate (and might be good news for current DC Studios' co-ceo Peter Safran).

52% puts A Minecraft Movie in the same ballpark as Rampage, Tomb Raider, and Mortal Kombat. However, it's also not too far behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie's 59%, which managed to gross over $1.3 billion worldwide in 2023 with a similarly "Rotten" score.

With that in mind,...

Ever wondered what it would be like to step into the pixelated world of Minecraft for real? Well, grab your pickaxes and brace yourself because Jason Momoa’s A Minecraft Movie is on its way to turn the extremely popular video game into a big-screen adventure. As a group of misfits gets thrown into the beloved cubic world, they must put their best foot forward to survive.

With a reported budget of over a hundred million dollars, A Minecraft Movie just might have the potential it needs to bring in big bucks at the box office. However, will it be able to make a place for itself among the big names like Rampage and Sonic? The predicted opening weekend collection sure suggests so!

A Minecraft Movie (2025) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures A Minecraft Movie looks forward to finding the gold at the box office A still from A Minecraft Movie | Credits: Warner Bros.

A new crime thriller by director Duncan Skiles (The Clovehitch Killer) is bringing together two stars from Prime Video’s hit superhero series The Boys. Neighborhood Watch stars Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as an unlikely pair that team up to help find a missing woman.

Quaid, who has recently been seen in Novocaineand Companion,stars as a mentally ill man named Simon McNally who thinks he’s witnessed an abduction, but the police don’t believe him. Morgan plays Ed Deerman, Simon’s next-door neighbor and retired security guard, who helps Simon try to locate the woman. Now, a new trailer for Neighborhood Watch has been exclusively shared by Entertainment Weekly.

According to the publication, Morgan had high praise for his co-star even before working with him on the film, as the pair did a few scenes together on The Boys and were also both in the 2018 film Rampage,...

Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page are set to star in “Italianna” for Universal Pictures.

The film will be directed by Kat Coiro from a screenplay by Ryan Engle, based on an original idea by Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the project has been described as a romantic comedy.

Will Packer and Johanna Byer will produce the film through Will Packer Productions’ first-look deal with Universal Pictures. Senior EVP Erik Baiers and director of development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the studio. Alvie Hurtado will oversee the project for Will Packer Productions.

Five-time Grammy nominee Bailey exploded onto the Hollywood scene starring as Ariel in Disney’s live-action film “The Little Mermaid” and the 2023 musical reimagining of “The Color Purple.” Bailey also shot a co-lead role in “Golden,” Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry’s musical for Universal, which was shuttered in post-production.

Exclusive: Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page will star in Italianna for Universal Pictures, with Kat Coiro set to direct. Ryan Engle wrote the screenplay for the film based on an original idea by Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle. Plot details are being kept under wraps. Will Packer and Johanna Byer will produce the film through Will Packer Productions’ first look deal with Universal Pictures.

Senior EVP Erik Baiers and Director of Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the studio. Alvie Hurtado will oversee for Will Packer Productions.

Coiro and Universal have strong ties going back to the 2022 rom-com Marry Me, starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. Following that production, the two sides worked hard to find their next project together, landing on Italianna. They soon landed on two coveted actors to star in the pic, and before long they were off to the races to get this into production.

Novocaine's start to box office life certainly hasn't been easy, with this movie about Jack Quaid's man who feels no pain, certainly unable to avoid such struggles in theaters. However, that hasn't stopped the film from inching ever-closer to success, with its most recent box office weekend total of $3.7 million domestically helping the movie surpass the $15 million mark in US ticket sales and $20 million domestically. At a time when ticket sales are worryingly low, Novocaine can be proud it has achieved this current milestone, having already returned its reported $18 million budget.

However, it looks as if the movie's next triumph will be for its star, Quaid, as the son of Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid sits on the edge of a huge career milestone. Officially, Quaid is now just $7 million away from hitting the $1.5 billion mark in domestic box office earnings from just eleven theatrical releases to date. This is truly a remarkable feat,...

In the late 2010s, if you needed a leading man for a brains-off action/adventure movie, you called one person: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's agent. For a solid 5 years, The Rock was a fixture of movies that, at one time, would have been the perfect "sick on a Saturday" TNT rock block of entertainment. One of these popcorn flicks is 2018's Skyscraper, which is currently climbing the streaming charts. Skyscraper finds Johnson starring as Will Sawyer, a former FBI agent and amputee who, after injuries sustained while on a hostage rescue mission, becomes a security consultant for high-rise buildings. After terrorists capture the tallest building in the world in Hong Kong and try and extort its developer, Sawyer must rescue his family, who are trapped inside the burning structure.

Written, co-produced, and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, who reunited with The Rock on the huge Netflix action hit Red Notice...

An imagined Street Fighter live-action movie gets fan art that includes A-list stars. Street Fighter is a classic video game that originated as an arcade game in 1987. After its initial release, it spawned multiple sequels and spinoffs, including Street Fighter II in 1991. In the current era, it is becoming increasingly popular to adapt video games for the big and small screen, as evidenced by recent projects such as The Last of Us, Fallout, and Mortal Kombat II. The Street Fighter game had a feature film adaptation in 1994, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Now, new AI-assisted fan art from @mkviciogamesoficial imagines what Street Fighter might look like in live-action. The art took the form of a series of still images, which imagine Hollywood stars in some of Street Fighter's key roles. These actors include Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Terry Crews, Amy Schumer, and Ben Stiller. Wilson wears red garb as Ken,...

Visiting Pushpa 3 Box Office Potential As Allu Arjun Starrer Is Confirmed For A 2028 Release!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Pushpa 2 is currently the highest-grossing Indian film, all languages included. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer is now making noise over the release window of the third installment. Producer Ravi Shankar has confirmed a 2028 release and we immediately have our minds on this massive record Pushpa 3: The Rampage has the potential to unlock before Yash’s Kgf Chapter 3. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Pushpa franchise at the box office

Allu Arjun starrer has been a force to reckon with at the Indian box office. The first installment, Pushpa: The Rise, was a super-duper hit in the Hindi belt with profits of 430%. But it was Pushpa 2: The Rise that surpassed all expectations, setting new benchmarks for every Indian film in history.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of Hollywood’s most successful actors, at least in terms of earnings. His movies grossed over $10.5 billion worldwide. But despite this financial success, Dwayne Johnson’s movies have a tendency to prioritize spectacle over substance. And that’s exactly why he shouldn’t be a part of the God of War live-action adaptation.

Dwayne Johnson’s movies make money, but they aren’t very deep. | Image Credit: New Line

From failed video game adaptations to critically panned blockbuster performances, The Rock’s acting career has largely relied on his charisma rather than his true range. God of War, as we all know, is more than just good looks. So, with a story as emotionally rich as Kratos’, Johnson’s signature larger-than-life persona isn’t the best fit.

Dwayne Johnson’s movies have more spectacle than depth The Rock often plays himself in movies. | Image...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights and is now all alone in Aew’s weekend programming following the end of Rampage. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone, and Nigel McGuiness calling the action, so let’s get into our review!

Match #1: The Undisputed Kingdom (Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong) def. Ftr (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Cash and Roddy chain wrestled at the start of the match. Cash hip tossed Roddy. Kyle tagged in, as did Dax. Kyle kicked Dax in the chest, and Dax returned the favor with a chop. Ftr used tandem offense to knock Kyle out of the ring. Cash connected with a sliding baseball dropkick on Roddy. Roddy blocked a Ddt and then dropped Cash across the top of the barricade. Dax snap suplexed Roddy on top of Kyle.

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights and is now all alone in Aew’s weekend programming following the end of Rampage. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone, Jim Ross, and Excalibur calling the action, so let’s get into our review!

Match #1: Hologram def. The Beast Mortos The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

The Beast Mortos bulldozed Hologram with a running shoulder tackle. Hologram dropkicked Mortos, knocking Mortos back to the barricade. Hologram hit a swan diving hurracanrana to the outside on Mortos. The Beast Mortos pounced Hologram with a shoulder block! The Beast Mortos connected with a tornillo through the ropes! The Beast Mortos gorilla press slammed Hologram from the top rope! Hologram fired off a thrust kick and then flew out of the ring with a torpedo tope suicida, knocking Mortos into the barricade.

If you're into Christopher Nolan's superb superhero movie The Dark Knight, then chances are your Google search showed a few bizarre results in recent days thanks to the latest project by the divisive filmmakerUwe Boll. Boll has named his new endeavorThe Dark Knight, and it didn't take long for Warner Bros. Discovery to react to this. With the studio owning pretty much everything related to the Caped Crusader, including the names used in Nolan's trilogy, they very quickly sent Boll a Cease & Desist notice, but the director has no plans to comply.

Boll is no stranger to controversy. His early films were almost always panned by critics, but then again, they were movies based on video games. What followed in the 2010s wasn't exactly pretty, as Boll made bomb after bomb and was unable to understand the criticism towards his work. His reactions have been so notorious that documentaries have been made about it.

Earlier this year, the news broke that Armie Hammer, whose career came to a screeching halt in 2021 following some pretty disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct, had been cast as the lead in a movie called The Dark Knight from director Uwe Boll.

Based on an original script by Boll, Hammer is set to play Sanders, a man "who takes justice into his own hands as he sets out to hunt down criminals. While his crusade transforms him into a social media sensation and a hero in the eyes of the public, the local police chief sees him as a menace to society and aims to take him down."

“The story of The Dark Knight couldn’t be a more current topic, and I’m excited to bring it to life with this excellent cast,” said Boll in a statement (via Variety).

We knew it was only a matter of time...

Uwe Boll recently wrapped production on The Dark Knight, an action thriller which shares its name with Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Batman movie. Although the director has said that his movie “is very different from Chris Nolan’s movie, so there is no danger of confusion,” Warner Bros. has reportedly sent Boll a stern letter saying he can’t use the title. As you might expect, Boll isn’t going to back down.

Boll confirmed on The Uwe Boll Podcast Network (via World of Reel) that Warner Bros. has sent a cease-and-desist letter regarding The Dark Knight. “DC and Warner already contacted and said I can’t use the title,” Boll said. “I understand that, but I told them, ‘Guys, remember Rampage, the Rock movie? You used my title.’ The fact that they did that and called me for permission, they could show gratefulness and say, ‘listen, it’s not a Batman movie,...

Armie Hammer's big comeback will see him team up with Uwe Boll for a movie called "The Dark Knight," which is about a vigilante who takes the law into his own hands to combat crime. Sound familiar? Well, don't worry, as the disgraced actor and world's worst movie director aren't remaking Christopher Nolan's acclaimed Batman movie of the same name. However, that reportedly hasn't stopped Warner Bros. Discovery from sending Boll a cease and desist letter ... though you probably won't be shocked to learn that the director famed for literally fighting his critics in a boxing ring has no intention of backing down.

"DC and Warner already contacted and said I can't use the title. I understand that but I told them, 'Guys, remember 'Rampage,' the Rock movie? You used my title," Boll revealed on "The Uwe Boll Podcast Network" (via World of Reel). "The fact that they did that,...

Uwe Boll is still planning to make his next film The Dark Knight, starring Armie Hammer. Warner Bros has written him a letter.

According to Uwe Boll, Warner Bros has issued him with a cease and desist over his plans to release a film titled The Dark Knight. Nobody at all saw that move coming, and it must be an enormous shock to all concerned.

Despite being about a vigilante, starring Armie Hammer (who once came close to playing Batman in George Miller’s aborted Justice League: Mortal) and having the same title as Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed 2008 superhero sequel, the provocative filmmaker claims that using the same title would cause no confusion and is insisting that it has to stay.

In an effort to win over the affections of Warner Bros, Boll added on his podcast that the studio’s Batman films were all terrible anyway, saying, “Most of...

Fast and Furious and Riddick star Vin Diesel has his sights set on another heavy-hitting action franchise, with the actor taking to social media to tease his role in the upcoming adaptation of the classic toy game Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. First announced back in 2021, the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots movie will see Mattel Films team up with Universal Pictures and Vin Diesel's One Race Films for this live-action adaptation of the beloved toy, which finds players taking control of two dueling robot boxers and smashing buttons until one of their heads comes off.

While it doesn’t initially seem like Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots has the depth needed for a movie, it’s likely that the adaptation will be akin to something like the 2011 sci-fi action outing, Real Steel. It is not yet known whether Vin Diesel will play a human or a robot in the movie,...

The Odyssey cast continues to expand. Joining leads Matt Damon and Tom Holland in the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie are Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee.

Deadline was the first to report their casting in the movie. Both Garcia and Lee's roles remain under wraps. They join an all-star ensemble that includes Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, and Charlize Theron, as well as Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, and Samantha Morton. Production on The Odyssey is expected to start in February 2025, with filming taking place in the United Kingdom, Morocco, and throughout the Aeolian Islands in Sicily, Italy. The movie will reportedly have an estimated production budget of $250 million, making it Nolan's third feature to carry a budget exceeding $200 million after Tenet ($200M) and The Dark Knight Rises ($250M).

Related'i Screwed Up': Marion Cotillard Addresses Her Awkward Death Scene in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises...

Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee are the latest actors to sign on for Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey. The movie is being produced by Universal, and though their roles are still under wraps, it’s a major step for both actors.

This film, shot with the latest Imax cameras, is inspired by the ancient Greek poem by Homer. The story follows Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, and his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he faces huge challenges like the monstrous Cyclops and treacherous Sirens, all while trying to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

The star-studded cast also includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, and Charlize Theron. Other actors like Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin, and Samantha Morton will also appear.

This movie is set to release in Imax on July 17, 2026, a date that...

Exclusive: Jesse Garcia and Will Yun Lee have joined the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey from Universal, sources close to production tell Deadline. Their roles are under wraps.

Nolan’s mythic action epic, shot with new Imax cameras, is based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer which follows Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will. The tale includes iconic stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.

The cast is led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie and Charlize Theron. The ensemble also includes Himesh Patel, Elliot Page, Bill Irwin and Samantha Morton.

As Deadline has previously reported,...

Kanye West recently made headlines when he appeared on the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet with his wife Bianca Censori. The couple caused quite a stir after the latter posed almost naked on the red carpet before she and West left the event. As a result, netizens became concerned for Censori given West’s other recent controversial behavior.

Kanye West returns to X after Grammys controversy (Credit: @kaicenat | Twitch).

As if the Grammys debacle wasn’t enough, the rapper-music producer returned to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), only to go on another offensive rant, commenting on several subjects, including his relationship with his wife and close friends that has come under public scrutiny. Here are West’s latest comments about Censori and why they have netizens concerned about the latter.

Kanye West returns to X and goes on a rant about his personal life

Rapper Kanye West is arguably...

The world of toy-based movies is expanding even further. After the breakout success of Greta Gerwig's Barbie, it feels like every toy you once played with in your youth is being brought to the big screen. With brands like Matchbox and even Barney the Dinosaur getting new feature film adaptations, the floodgates have officially opened, as the next beloved children's toy to be given its own live-action movie will be Bakugan.

Per Deadline, a live-action Bakugan movie is currently in the works from Spin Master Corp., the company who own the rights to the Bakugan IP. The new movie has already found its core staff, with Brad Peyton set to write, produce, and direct. This won't be his first time turning a beloved game into a live-action feature, as he previously directed the Dwayne Johnson-led video game adaptation, Rampage, back in 2018. Peyton was also behind Johnson's 2015 disaster flick,...

It is the era of game adaptations and we’re all living in it and Bakugan, in this case, is no exception to that. Like Digimon and Beyblade, the franchise is branching out into different ventures altogether.

Other than that, it is regarded as one of the most successful toy franchises among children. From cards to figurines, it left no stone unturned in becoming a multifaceted game company. But that is not the end of it all.

Shun, Dan, and Mira in a still from the anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

This is especially true for its upcoming live-action movie. The film is said to be directed by Brad Peyton and is officially in the works. And though it sounds promising, there is a catch to that as well.

Fans worry that the adaptation might be deemed lackluster in most aspects. This circles back to his past project Rampage which garnered mixed reviews.

Get ready to see the Battle Brawlers at a cineplex near you, because a live-action Bakugan movie is in the works. According to an exclusive Deadline report , an adaptation of the cross-media project—which includes a toy line, video games, a card game, multiple anime series and more—is being developed at Spin Master Corp with Brad Peyton producing, writing and directing. Peyton is known for some big blockbusters, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson vehicles San Andreas (2015) and Rampage (2018). Here's what he had to say about the project: "Bakugan is ready for the film treatment, and I’m thrilled to be the one to bring it to the big screen for the very first time. With Lindsay and the Spin Master team alongside me, we’re excited to build a hit franchise with global appeal. I am confident we will create a must-see film event that does justice to the...

Who’s ready for a brawl? After bringing Pokémon to the silver screen, with an adaptation of Voltron on the way, Spin Master Corp. is developing a live-action Bakugan movie with Rampage and San Andreas filmmakers Brad Peyton on board to direct, write, and produce. Based on the wildly popular toy line and anime series, Bakugan is a multi-generational sensation fueled by creature battles, teen drama, and over-the-top adventures.

“Bakugan is a global franchise with a multi-generational and devoted fanbase, built on the strength of its compelling characters and explosive battles,” said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master Entertainment’s President. “As fans who were part of its initial craze now enter adulthood, we are thrilled to be working with accomplished filmmaking talent like Brad to reimagine Bakugan in live action, expanding the franchise for fans while introducing it to new audiences around the world.”

“Bakugan is ready for the film treatment,...

“Rampage” director Brad Peyton will write and direct a live-action adaptation of “Bakugan,” the hit toy and anime franchise for Spin Master.

Originally launched in 2007, “Bakugan” has generated more than $1 billion in toy sales as well as a series of kids anime shows that have mostly aired on Cartoon Network in the U.S. with a recent revival being released on Netflix in 2023.

Peyton will write, direct and produce the film, collaborating with Lindsay Harbert and Spin Master on the screenplay.

“’Bakugan’ is ready for the film treatment, and I’m thrilled to be the one to bring it to the big screen for the very first time,” said Peyton. “With Lindsay and the Spin Master team alongside me, we’re excited to build a hit franchise with global appeal. I am confident we will create a must-see film event that does justice to the unique and epic world that...

Spin Master Entertainment has tapped Brad Peyton to write, direct and produce a live action movie based on the popular Bakugan toy line earlier turned into an anime adventure TV series.

Peyton and Lindsay Harbert will collaborate on a screenplay based on the global franchise set around a Japanese anime show and a strategic game that uses metal cards and magnetic, spring-loaded miniature figures that transform from marblelike balls into toy monsters.

Peyton’s credits include directing and producing Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez and Simu Liu for Netflix, helming Rampage, the Dwayne Johnson-starrer that earned $428 million worldwide and he directed San Andreas, which also starred Johnson and earned $475 million in worldwide takings.

In TV, Peyton co-created Daybreak for Netflix, and directed Frontier, starring Jason Momoa, also for Netflix.

“Bakugan is ready for the film treatment, and I’m thrilled to be the one to bring it to the big...

Exclusive: Spin Master Corp. is developing a live-action Bakugan feature film, with San Andres and Atlas filmmaker Brad Peyton attached to direct, write and produce.

Peyton and Lindsay Harbert are teaming with Spin Master Entertainment on the development of the screenplay based on the $1 billion-plus-selling toy line and global anime franchise.

Launched in 2007, Bakugan was anchored by a successful toy line and spanned anime adventure series, digital content and a popular card game. Spin Master Entertainment has co-produced nearly 300 Bakugan episodes that have aired around the world. The toys are available in 100 countries.

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“Bakugan is a global franchise with a multi-generational and devoted fanbase, built on the strength of its compelling characters and explosive battles,” Spin Master Entertainment president Jennifer Dodge said. “As fans who were part of its initial craze now enter adulthood, we are thrilled to be working with accomplished filmmaking talent like Brad to reimagine Bakugan in live action,...

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One of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's biggest hits has found new life on Amazon Prime Video nearly seven years after it originally hit theaters. Based on the arcade video game classic of the same name, 2018's "Rampage" is currently sitting firmly in the top ten on the streamer's most-watched movie charts. It seems like people love watching Johnson fight big monsters.

As of this writing, director Brad Peyton's "Rampage" is sitting at number nine on Prime Video's charts, according to FlixPatrol. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon's new comedy "You're Cordially Invited" is still firmly sitting in the number one spot, but the fact that a movie that came out years ago and has no obvious reason to be performing better than any other action fare currently available to subscribers is noteworthy. Then again, we regularly see movies...

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It's official: Sonic is the king of live-action video game movies. In just a handful of years, "Sonic the Hedgehog" has gone from a beloved collection of Sega games and cartoon series to a global multi-media franchise, led by the big screen adaptations funded by Paramount Pictures. Those pictures have been a good investment, as the "Sonic" movies are now a $1 billion property thanks to "Sonic the Hedgehog 3." More importantly, with its theatrical run winding down, the third installment has passed a major milestone.

As of this writing, director Jeff Fowler's "Sonic 3" has made $462.5 million worldwide, with an almost dead even split between domestic and international audiences. With that, it has officially passed 2019's "Detective Pikachu" ($450 million worldwide) to become the highest-grossing live-action video game movie in history. While that figure doesn't account for inflation, it does...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights and is now all alone in Aew’s weekend programming following the end of Rampage. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into our review!

Match #1: Samoa Joe & Hook def. Nick Wayne & Kip Sabian The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Hook hurled Wayne with a suplex and tagged in Samoa Joe. Wayne quickly tagged out to Kip Sabian. Kip Sabian gouged Samoa Joe’s eyes. Samoa Joe fired back with a sit out senton after avoiding a springboard press from Sabian. Nick Wayne grabbed Hook’s ankle from the outside. Kip capitalized with a fisherman’s buster. Nick tagged back in and stomped on Hook. Nick threw Hook into the corner with a hammer throw. Sabian and Wayne double teamed Hook,...

The late William Friedkin had a reputation for his wild, whirling, aggressive personality on film sets. He was so blustery and temperamental that he earned the nickname "Hurricane Billy" from his co-workers. Stories from the set of his 1973 horror masterpiece "The Exorcist" are recounted frequently, and many actors, photographers, and writers have talked about the things that happened off camera while making that movie. Friendkin, it seems, thrived in a chaotic environment, and played loud audio cassettes of tribal chanting in between takes. Someone even alleged that Friedkin would occasionally fire blanks into the air, making sure everyone was a little jumpy. That kind of behavior would be considered too reckless today, but in the hoary days of the 1970s, it was considered kinda metal. 

Friedkin made several horror films and thrillers in his career beyond "The Exorcist," which is still often considered one of the scariest films of all time.

The last few years have been great for the sci-fi horror comedy genre, with films like M3GAN and Five Nights at Freddy's becoming huge hits. 2025 brought a new addition to the genre, and it's already a huge hit.

Jack Quaid, famous for the role of Hughie in the satirical superhero genre The Boys, is now starring in the latest hit, Companion. The sci-fi horror comedy film was released in the U.S. on Jan. 31, and it's already a major hit with the critics and the audience. Companion debuted with stellar reviews, and it now boasts the two coveted Rotten Tomatoes badges for its stellar ratings of over 90% approval.

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Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights and is now all alone in Aew’s weekend programming following the end of Rampage. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone, Jim Ross, and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into our review of this “Homecoming” special!

Match #1: Samoa Joe def. Nick Wayne The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Samoa Joe teased Nick Wayne, not even budging when Nick tried some running shoulder tackles. Samoa Joe cracked Nick with a thunderous chop. Samoa Joe went for a muscle buster, but Nick Wayne gouged Joe’s eyes to escape. Nick Wayne took down Samoa Joe with a dragon screw leg whip. Nick Wayne moonsaulted out of the ring and crashed onto Joe. Nick Wayne charged at Samoa Joe in the ring, but Joe countered with a side slam.

Exclusive: Rampage ‘n J Productions, the recently launched production company of UFC champ turned actor-producer Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (The A-Team) and writer-director Joel Silverman, has secured financing for production on a slate of film and TV projects, bringing in Hartbeat alum Carli Haney to oversee development and production.

The financial backers of Rampage ‘n J are Harrison Rogers, CEO of energy drink F3 and the new Mma-style United Fight League, and BC Investments, led by Dr. Paul Larson and W.D. McCurley. Haney joins as SVP from Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, where she served as director of development, exec producing the Hart-starrer Fatherhood for Sony and producing and appearing in the Netflix docuseries Kevin Hart: Don’t F**K This Up.

In a statement on her career move, Haney explained, “I was looking for a dynamic situation. We have a great rising talent in Rampage, and I...

Video game adaptations are an up-and-coming trend in the television and film industry. Despite the initial struggles that came with early adaptations, the genre has settled down and found success with recent movies making millions worldwide. Some have even transcended from being just game adaptations to being their own thing.

Ryan Reynolds’ performance was charming as always. | Image Credit: Warner Bros.

Behind the success of these movies are some of the biggest actors and actresses who play iconic video game characters for the big screen. Looking at the top 10 most-grossing video game adaptations of all time, it seems like a fierce battle between big names like Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, Tom Holland, and more. There’s an undisputed king at number 1 though.

10. Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) This was the start of something new. | Image Credit: Paramount Pictures

The original Sonic the Hedgehog overcame an early backlash over its character design to become a surprise hit.

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The upcoming episode of “No Gamble, No Future” is titled “Rampage” and promises to deliver an exciting night of high-stakes poker. This episode features a 0/0 No-Limit Hold’em cash game, bringing together a mix of skilled players. Fans can expect intense moments and strategic plays as these poker enthusiasts go head-to-head.

Jared Bleznick, known for his bold style, will be a key player in this episode. His aggressive tactics often keep opponents on their toes. Alongside him, Wolfgang brings a unique approach to the table, making his moves with careful consideration. Humboldt Mike and Randy Sadler add to the mix, each with their own strategies and personalities.

Sashimi, Markus Gonsalves, and Jimmy D’Ambrosio round out the lineup, showcasing their poker skills. Each player has a distinct style, which adds to the excitement of the game. With the stakes high and tensions rising,...

Actor Armie Hammer was on the rise when his career took a major hit in 2021. At the time, allegations of misconduct were leveled against Hammer, and offers for new roles in Hollywood films immediately dried up.

After four years, Hammer is looking to get his acting career back on the rails. He has recently been hosting a podcast, looking to show another side of himself as he takes on more acting work. Per Variety, his next role will see him playing a vigilante in a movie called The Dark Knight. While the movie happens to share a title with a beloved film directed by revered filmmaker Christopher Nolan, it is not a DC project focused on Batman... though, with Hammer in the lead, it's still starring someone who was once also cast as the popular superhero.

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