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2024 was a great year for sci-fi fans, as many brilliant movies like Dune: Part Two came out this year. The sci-fi genre has always been one of the most beloved among cinephiles as it gives us a new look at a particular technology or our world. So, let’s check out which of the best sci-fi movies that came out last year you should not miss.

The Substance (Mubi & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Mubi

The Substance is a sci-fi body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The 2024 film follows Elisabeth Sparkle, an aging celebrity who is slowly losing her fame. She soon discovers a black market drug that can create a younger version of herself, but that comes with unexpected side effects. The Substance stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton Clark, Gore Abrams,...

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2024 is over, and while it had some great movies like Dune: Part Two and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, they are nothing compared to what we have coming in 2025. From the first DC Studios film, Superman, to maybe the final Mission: Impossible film in which Tom Cruise will once again put his life in danger to entertain the heck out of us. So, let’s find out which of the movies that are coming in 2025 are the most anticipated.

Captain America: Brave New World (February 14) Credit – Marvel Studios

Captain America: Brave New World is an upcoming superhero action thriller film directed by Julius Onah, who also co-wrote the film with Peter Glanz and Matthew Orton. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the upcoming film will be the fourth installment in the Captain America film series. It follows...

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Looking for the next movie to screen at family movie night? Here’s how to watch The Wild Robot online from the comfort of your own home.

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The film’s forthcoming streaming debut comes...

“The Wild Robot” animated science-fiction feature, directed by Chris Sanders, stars Lupito Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry and Ving Rhames, streaming January 24, 2025 on Peacock:

“…’Rozzum 7134’ aka ‘Roz’, a futuristic robot, washes ashore on a deserted island.

“From there a tale of survival and discovery begins when Roz becomes the unexpected protector…

“…to an orphaned gosling, named ‘Brightbill’.

“Together they struggle to survive the harsh environment, but only succeed with the help of a close-knit group of misfit animals, who become friends first…then family.

“Ultimately Roz and company save the island from a robotic invasion by Roz' manufacturer…

“…looking to bring her back to civilization by any means necessary…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

This weekend, Apple TV+ is free.

It’s a brilliant marketing move and reminds us of the time when, back when Disney Channel was a premium cable channel, they would do special free weekends, complete with cutaways to a fake call center to see people signing up in real time.

And while there might not be hosted segments previewing the channel’s upcoming programs, you have free reign over all of Apple TV+ – including their original film library.

To that end, we chose nine movies that you should definitely check out during the free preview weekend, everything from documentaries about the Beastie Boys to new classics from Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott to a movie about the formation of “Tetris” (yes really).

Apple “Beastie Boys Story”

Apple TV+ has a robust lineup of music documentaries, with Todd Haynes’ “The Velvet Underground,” plus docs dedicated to Billie Eilish, Bruce Springsteen, Louis Armstrong and Selena Gomez.

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 3, 2025. ‘The Franchise’ is canceled at HBO after just a single season

HBO has decided against a second season greenlight for The Franchise, its original superhero movie satire from creator/executive producer Jon Brown and executive producers Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci. It was originally reported by Gold Derby’s sister site Deadline. “We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the tremendously talented team behind The Franchise, especially Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and this hilarious ensemble of actors,” an HBO spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline. “While we won’t be moving forward with another season, we look forward to collaborating with all of them in the future.”

Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein and Isaac Powell starred in The Franchise, with Richard E. Grant and Daniel Brühl among the recurring cast.

“The Wild Robot” will soon be available to stream on Peacock.

The critically acclaimed DreamWorks Animation film will begin streaming exclusively Peacock on Friday, Jan. 24, four months after “The Wild Robot” debuted in U.S. theaters on Sept. 27, 2024.

The streaming release follows the animated movie’s box office success, which saw “The Wild Robot” take the top spot at the domestic box office on its opening weekend. It has since crossed $323 million globally and currently ranks as 2024’s No. 1 most-watched non-sequel animated movie.

“The Wild Robot” will join the slate of DreamWorks animated movies that are currently streaming exclusively on Peacock, including “The Bad Guys,” “Spirit Untamed,” the “Kung Fu Panda” trilogy, the “Shrek” trilogy” and “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.”

Based on Peter Brown’s book of the same name, “The Wild Robot” follows Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings,...

Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot will begin streaming on Peacock on Friday, January 24.

The animated film, based on Peter Brown’s New York Times bestseller, has brought in more than $324 million at the global box office since its September release. It’s also currently available to rent/purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV and other VOD platforms.

Directed by Chris Sanders, The Wild Robot stars Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o as Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings. Gradually Roz starts building relationships with the animals on the island, including a clever fox voiced by Pedro Pascal, and becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling named Brightbill voiced by Kit Connor.

Voice cast also includes Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames, among others.

Sanders confirmed at Deadline’s Contenders earlier this year...

DreamWorks’ animated film The Wild Robot, which has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, three Critics Choice Awards, and ten Annie Awards, will begin streaming exclusively on Peacock on January 24.

From DreamWorks Animation comes an adaptation of Peter Brown’s award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure stars Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o as Roz.

Roz is a robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings. Gradually Roz starts building relationships with the animals on the island, including a clever fox voiced by Pedro Pascal, and becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling named Brightbill voiced by Kit Connor.

The Wild Robot is a story about self-discovery, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature, and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things.

Directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders,...

2025 will be an exciting year in movies as Hollywood continues to capitalize on successful franchises. The year promises to deliver several highly-anticipated sequels, including long-awaited continuations to new chapters in film’s biggest franchises.

However, not every sequel fans hope for is set to make the cut in 2025. Script delays, released changes, and more will put a pause on some series.

Movie sequels coming in 2025

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Renée Zellweger (not Jennifer Lawrence), Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson are back for the fourth installment of the Bridget Jones series. The follow-up to 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby is based on the novel by Helen Fielding. Newcomers Isla Fisher, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall join the cast. It hits Peacock on Feb. 13 and theaters worldwide on Feb. 14.

Captain America: Brave New World (Feb. 14) The Marvel Cinematic Universe tries to get back on track with Anthony Mackie’s feature-film debut as Captain America.

Mufasa: The Lion King Box Office (Worldwide): Beats The Wild Robot ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mufasa: The Lion King is performing steadily at the box office. It recently crossed the $100 million mark at the US box office and $300 million worldwide. In the process, the Disney animation has now surpassed The Wild Robot’s global haul and is closer to entering the top 15 highest-grossing films of 2024. Scroll below for the deets.

The Wild Robot was not only critically acclaimed but also a financial success. It came out in September this year along with Transformers One but outperformed it at the box office. Dreamworks Animation featured an ensemble voice cast that included Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames.

The movie premiered at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival and was made on an estimated budget of $78 million. It...

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning had the highest budget of any film in the Mission: Impossible franchise, somewhere in the range of $290 million… but the box office numbers took a dip, the film ending up with a haul of $566 million at the worldwide box office. A lower amount than Ghost Protocol ($694 million), Rogue Nation ($688 million), and Fallout ($786 million) had earned. And they all had substantially lower budgets. With the next film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, set to reach theatres on May 23, 2025, the folks working behind-the-scenes might have an idea that the franchise needs to be shaken up a bit. According to a Rumor shared by The Sun, they’re going to attempt to do this by pulling a younger version of Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt character into the action.

The Sun’s inside source informed them, “Tom is keen to give Mission: Impossible a fresh take in...

With the end of the year in sight, what better time to start thinking ahead? The 2025 release calendar is filled with several potential awards contenders, including new films from Oscar nominees and/or winners Paul Thomas Anderson, Noah Baumbach, Bong Joon Ho, Danny Boyle, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Spike Lee, Steven Soderbergh, Celine Song, Guillermo del Toro, and Chloé Zhao.

Ahead, the 25* movies we care about for ’25 (listed in chronological order).

*This list goes to 27 because there are too many good movies coming out next year.

Winter

1. Mickey 17 (March 7)

Director: Bong Joon Ho

Cast: Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo

Five years after winning Best Picture with Parasite, director Bong has finally returned with Mickey 17. This one has taken a long, strange trip to the theater – first scheduled for release in 2024, before landing a January 31, 2025 release date following the writers’ and actors’ strikes last year.

“The Wild Robot” animated science-fiction feature, is directed by Chris Sanders, starring Lupito Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry and Ving Rhames, now available in 4K Ultra HD:

“…’Rozzum 7134’ aka ‘Roz’, a futuristic robot, washes ashore on a deserted island.

“From there a tale of survival and discovery begins when Roz becomes the unexpected protector…

“…to an orphaned gosling, named ‘Brightbill’.

“Together they struggle to survive the harsh environment, but only succeed with the help of a close-knit group of misfit animals, who become friends first…then family.

“Ultimately Roz and company save the island from a robotic invasion by Roz' manufacturer…

“…looking to bring her back to civilization by any means necessary…”

Click the images to enlarge…

“The Wild Robot” animated science-fiction feature, is directed by Chris Sanders, starring Lupito Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry and Ving Rhames,...

Christmas is almost here, and that means it’s time to break out those classic and nostalgic Black-led holiday flicks.

When it comes to Black Christmas cinema, the Black community takes it very seriously, as there’s literally a debate online almost every year about which Black Christmas movies are the best, which ones aren’t Christmas movies at all, and the movies you have to have seen in order to not have your “Black card” revoked.

The Preacher’s Wife and Friday After Next are definitely Christmas movies.

— Dev Long (@thehiphopfoodie) December 14, 2024

Whether you’re into a heartwarming flick that make you shed some tears or a family-centered comedy that will make the sides of your stomach ace from laughter, TheWrap has it all here for you. Here are many Black-led and/or created Christmas movies to deck your halls to this Christmas season.

“The Preacher’s Wife” “The Preacher’s Wife” (1996)

In the Black home,...

At the 2021 Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis, host Joseph Gordon-Levitt delivered this classic joke: "I loved 'The Sixth Sense.' It's a great movie. And the ending, I did not see that twist coming ... At the end of 'The Sixth Sense,' Bruce goes back to making sh***y movies."

It's funny because, well, it's sort of true: "The Sixth Sense" is widely considered one of the last truly good Bruce Willis movies. Sure, he gave some fun performances in "Lucky Number Slevin" and "Moonrise Kingdom," but the spooky 1999 M. Night Shyamalan drama was pretty much the last time Willis was the leading man in a massive critical and commercial hit. 

On IMDb, "The Sixth Sense" has an 8.2 rating, ranking it 144th among the site's top 250 list of best-ranked movies. It's not a surprising placement, given how influential it became in pop culture. People were quoting "I...

Happy Holidays from The B-Side! Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.

Today we discuss the great Jack Lemmon with the great Mitchell Beaupre! Our B-Sides today include Cowboy, The April Fools, Tribute, and Out to Sea. There’s also a lengthy appreciation of Save the Tiger, which won Lemmon his second Oscar.

The three of us try to define how exactly Lemmon so perfectly encapsulated the average, American male for so many decades, while digging into his long career, that includes both filmmaker Billy Wilder and Walter Matthau. We discuss how Cowboy was ahead of its time, how The April Fools skates by on immense, charming chemistry, and how Tribute falters due to a stunted co-lead (sorry Robby Benson!).

There’s a lot in this episode. A true holiday gift! We...

One of the greatest films of all time is finally getting the 4K Uhd treatment! In honor of Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction 30th anniversary, Paramount Home Entertainment is about to get “medieval” on us with a limited collector’s edition box set that is sure to send cinephiles like us onto “the path of the righteous” with an incredible amount of killer kino extras to satisfy the most ardent fans!

After conceiving the story with Roger Avary, Tarantino wrote the script that went on to make over 200 million dollars worldwide, was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and won Best Screenplay for Tarantino and Avary. The change in screenplay influenced a generation of filmmakers and continues to affect how Hollywood makes films today.

For thoughts on Pulp Fiction, head over to FandomWire Senior Film and Television Critic Joshua Ryan’s totally epic ranking of the 100 Greatest Movies of All Time!

It's hard to imagine that Kurt Russell would get anywhere near the vicinity of stressed when it comes to being cast in a film. That being said, when that movie is being helmed by legendary director Quentin Tarantino, even the actor behind Snake Plissken starts to sweat a little. In a 2007 interview with IGN, the star of films like "The Thing," "Escape from New York," and "Tombstone" (only one of the best Westerns of all-time) explained that when it came to getting his gig in "Death Proof," he was already aware of the potential competition he was up against thanks to a call from Freddy Rodriguez.

Russell recalled the "Planet Terror" star telling him, "'I think Quentin's going to come to you with this movie.' He said, 'I think it was supposed to be Mickey Rourke, but I don't think that's happening. And there are some other guys they're talking about.

Apple TV+ has a great slate of shows set for 2025 for fans to look forward to! After five years, the streamer has established itself as one of the best streaming services around. The platform offers some amazing programs that are always worth watching, including Emmy winners like The Morning Show and acclaimed comedies too.

There are a lot of programs planned to come in the new year, from returning favorites to newer shows. So here's 16 Apple TV+ shows we're eager to see coming in 2025.

Severance season 2

Release date: January 17, 2025

Severance on Apple TV+.

The first season of Severance wowed critics and audiences alike, scoring multiple awards and some mind-bending turns. It's been a long wait, but season 2 is coming, and likely prepared to amp things up. We'll know more about this mysterious company and what it's really doing with its mind-wiped workers who also have to balance the secrets of their dual lives.

Shea Whigham has promised ‘Mission: Impossible' fans that 'The Final Reckoning’ will be “amazing”.The 55-year-old actor will be reprising his role as United States Intelligence Community enforcer Jasper Briggs - who was introduced in 2023’s ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning’ - in the upcoming sequel, and has now stressed the movie won’t disappoint because of Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie’s commitment to the project.In an interview with MovieWeb, Whigham said: “I think it's going to be amazing. I really do, because of [Tom] and McQuarrie there ... I've got to be careful. I can't give away too much. I get in trouble. I've gotten in trouble already. “I think one of the great things is just to be around these guys that love cinema. I mean, Tom, there's nothing phoney about him when he says how much he loves and he wants people to come to see movies.

“The Wild Robot” animated science-fiction feature, is directed by Chris Sanders, starring Lupito Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry and Ving Rhames, now streaming on digital platforms and available in 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray:

“…’Rozzum 7134’ aka ‘Roz’, a futuristic robot, washes ashore on a deserted island.

“From there a tale of survival and discovery begins when Roz becomes the unexpected protector…

“…to an orphaned gosling, named ‘Brightbill’.

“Together they struggle to survive the harsh environment, but only succeed with the help of a close-knit group of misfit animals, who become friends first…then family.

“Ultimately Roz and company save the island from a robotic invasion by Roz' manufacturer…

“…looking to bring her back to civilization by any means necessary…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

While a custom-made popcorn bucket designed to emulate a certain movie isn’t a new development, the trend has certainly spiked this year after the viral sensation of the Dune: Part 2 sandworm bucket that garnered many jokes online. One movie that definitely capitalized off Dune‘s suggestive imagery was Deadpool & Wolverine, as they made a bucket where the entry was the oversized mouth of Wolverine. This year also saw custom popcorn buckets for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Alien: Romulus, Gladiator II, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and even a special Batman one to commemorate the character’s 85th anniversary. Time has revealed that not only will there be a special edition popcorn bucket for next year’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, but Tom Cruise himself had helped to design it. According to Rob Bennett, the director of food and beverage product strategy at AMC, Cruise would be instrumental in guiding...

The Wild Robot Box Office (Worldwide): 10th Weekend Update ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Wild Robot by Universal’s Dreamworks animation has finally been thwarted at the global box office due to the arrival of Moana 2. It seems like the movie is prepping to say goodbye at the cinemas. It has received a lot of love from moviegoers. Scroll below for the latest box office updates.

It was directed by Chris Sanders and is based on Peter Brown’s 2016 novel of the same name. The film was released along with another animated feature, Transformers One. However, the movie by Josh Cooley, featuring Chris Hemsworth as the lead voice actor, underperformed at the cinemas. The Dreamworks animation features the voices of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames.

The Wild Robot lost many theatres on Friday with the arrival of Moana 2,...

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This December, Paramount+ is bringing you a ton of entertainment with the highly anticipated new series in the Dexter universe alongside a ton of great shows and movies. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Paramount+ this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 13 best films coming to Paramount+ in December 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Boogie Nights (December 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – New Line Cinema

Boogie Nights is a period coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 1997 film is set in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, and it follows Eddie Adams, a young nightclub dishwasher who became a big name in the adult film industry in the 1970s. Boogie Nights stars Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore,...

“The Wild Robot” animated science-fiction feature, is directed by Chris Sanders, starring Lupito Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry and Ving Rhames, now available to rent or own on digital platforms to be followed by a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release December 3, 2024:

“…’Rozzum 7134’ aka ‘Roz’, a futuristic robot, washes ashore on a deserted island. From there a tale of survival and discovery begins when Roz becomes the unexpected protector to an orphaned gosling, named ‘Brightbill’.

“Together they struggle to survive the harsh environment, but only succeed with the help of a close-knit group of misfit animals, who become first friends, then family.

“Ultimately Roz and company save the island from a robotic invasion by Roz's manufacturer, looking to bring her back to civilization by any means necessary…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

An integral part of Tom Cruise’s brand, when it comes to him as an actor, is the fact that he does his own stunts. From climbing buildings to dangling out of an airplane, all the daring stunts that the actor pulls off have become the stuff of Hollywood folklore.

Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Credit: Paramount Pictures

However, a recent video has surfaced from Cruise’s most recent Mission Impossible production, which has the actor seeming a little nervous. Given the type of stunts that the actor has pulled in the past, it is odd to see him nervous for one, which only makes fans more intrigued about what exactly the actor will get into.

Tom Cruise seems genuinely concerned in the behind-the-scenes video Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 || Credit: Paramount Pictures

Tom Cruise has been known to perform a lot of his stunts, usually in dangerous situations. Even as the actor has gotten older,...

Almost six years have gone by since Tom Cruise announced that Paramount Pictures had given the greenlight to two more Mission: Impossible movies, with Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) writer/director Christopher McQuarrie returning to the helm. At one point, we thought these movies were going to carry the titles Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two… but Paramount has backtracked from that decision. After Dead Reckoning Part One underwhelmed at the box office when it was released last year, the studio has dropped Part One from the subtitle and has let it be known that the next film, which is still in production, will have a different title. A decision they really should have made before releasing the first half of the story. At least we’re still getting the second half of the story, with the...

“Uppercut” is a new German-produced live-action drama feature, written and directed by Torsten Rüther, starring Ving Rhames , Luise Großmann , Jordan Cooper , Joanna Cassidy,, Scott Monahan, Andrew Ibach, Lynn Favin, Manny Ayala, Jaime Wallace and Victor Plajas, releasing January 23, 2025 in theaters:

“…in “Uppercut”, in the make or break world of winners and losers, where bets are made by the young and the old, in smoky backrooms and online platforms like onlinecasinofinder.ca ...

"... follow ‘Toni’ and her journey from seeking boxing training from ‘Elliott’, a gym owner…

“..to becoming a pioneering female boxing manager…

“… guiding ‘Payne’ to a championship fight…

“…while drawing upon lessons learned from the knowledge, skills and courage of Elliott….”

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Who Are The Cast Members Of Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Gear up, Ethan Hunt fans, Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning is just around the corner! The franchise is preparing to deliver the most action-packed installment yet. After the jaw-dropping events of Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt and his Imf crew are returning for a last ride to take on their most dangerous enemy, the all-mighty powerful AI known as the Entity.

The movie’s first trailer has dropped, revealing high-octane stunts and the return of a star-studded cast with some fresh faces. The eighth film promises to deliver all the edge-of-your-seat action. So, buckle up fans! Because this mission is going to be an unforgettable one.

Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt

Of course, Tom Cruise will be reprising his role. Without him, Mission: Impossible feels empty. Cruise’s Ethan Hunt will return to face impossible odds,...

"I studied all the legendary fights! Ali." "What do you know about Ali?" Lionsgate has revealed the trailer for a sports drama called Uppercut, opening in late February next year. This is a German production made by a German filmmaker and starring a German actress though it's also an English-language film set in the world of boxing. The film focuses on Toni, a determined female boxer, trying to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today's world. When Elliott, a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni, the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Starring Luiii (aka Luise Grossmann) as Toni, Ving Rhames, Jordan E. Cooper, Joanna Cassidy, Scott Monahan, Andrew Ibach, and Lynn Favin. This is the director's third time telling this story - he made the German version Leberhaken in 2021, then "Uppercut: the still version" in 2023, and...

After the glitch-ridden presentation of the questionable fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, audiences are primed and ready for more brutal displays of power in the squared circle. Thankfully, Lionsgate is hitting them with a haymaker courtesy of today’s Uppercut trailer, featuring Ving Rhames as a trainer who agrees to mold the mind and body of a new female fighter.

Uppercut marks German writer-director Torsten Ruether’s English-language debut for the adaptation of the filmmaker’s 2021 film Leberhaken. The original film’s star, Luiii, aka Luise Großmann, a former professional pole vaulter-turned-actress, is duking it out alongside Rhames in the upcoming sports thriller. Joanna Cassidy and Jordan E. Cooper add more power to the project’s punch.

Here’s the official synopsis for Uppercut courtesy of Lionsgate:

“Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann star in an electrifying film about Toni, a determined female boxer, trying to...

The Wild Robot is an animated film starring Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of Roz, an abandoned robot who must learn to adapt in the wilderness. The film debuted to mostly positive reviews and despite some hype had a modest start at the box office. However, several weeks later the heartfelt animated drama has emerged as a silent hit.

The Wild Robot emerged as a box office success (Credit: Universal Pictures).

The film’s success lies in one key aspect that many studios, especially those producing animated films have forgotten in recent times. The same lesson was previously hinted at by the silent success of a 2023 Disney animated movie, but studios do not seem eager to capitalize on it. Here is why The Wild Robot emerged as a box-office success despite a slow start.

Lupita Nyong’o’s The Wild Robot is a Box Office Success and 2023’s Elemental Proves Why

The Wild Robot,...

Atlanta alum Brian Tyree Henry is headed to Apple TV+ next March in Dope Thief.

The aforementioned crime drama, which counts Ridley Scott (Gladiator) among its executive producers/directors, will premiere with two episodes on Friday, March 14, 2025 (followed by new episodes every Friday through April 25).

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Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name,...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the first look at its new eight-episode crime drama “Dope Thief” based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name. Created by Peter Craig and executive produced by Ridley Scott, who also directs the pilot, the first two episodes premiere globally on Apple TV+ March 14, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday until April 25.

According to the official logline, the series “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.”

Cast members include Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison and Ving Rhames.

Hailing from Apple Studios, “Dope Thief” is a Scott Free production. David W. Zucker, Richard Heus, Henry, Jordan Sheehan, Clayton Krueger and...

Ridley Scott is channeling his “American Gangster” era post-“Gladiator II.”

Scott directs the first episode of the Apple TV+ series “Dope Thief,” which stars Brian Tyree Henry as a robber who becomes caught up in a narcotics empire. Henry and Scott both executive produce the series alongside creator Peter Craig.

The official synopsis for “Dope Thief” reads: “Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name, the series 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.”

Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison, and Ving Rhames co-star.

The eight-episode crime drama hails from Apple Studios and is a Scott Free Production. The series is executive produced by Craig alongside Scott,...

Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at Dope Thief, its new, eight-episode crime drama created and executive produced by Academy Award nominee Peter Craig (The Batman and Top Gun: Maverick), executive produced by Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott, who also directs the first episode.

The series stars Academy Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry, who also serves as executive producer.

Dope Thief makes its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, March 14, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through April 25.

Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name, the series 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.

The ensemble cast starring alongside Emmy and Tony nominee...

A rolling stone gathers no moss, and neither does Ridley Scott. The prolific filmmaker, whose long-awaited “Gladiator” sequel is out in theaters Friday, is one of the key creative forces behind “Dope Thief.” The new Apple TV+ crime drama will debut in 2025 with Scott as executive producer and the director of the show’s pilot.

Based on the Dennis Tafoya book of the same name, “Dope Thief” was created by Peter Craig, the Oscar-nominated writer best known for “The Batman” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” The show stars Brian Tyree Henry, who also serves as executive producer, and Wagner Moura as two long-time friends and “delinquents,” according to the Apple press release, “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.”

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Apple TV+ has revealed a first look at the stars of its drug ring drama Dope Thief, set to debut globally on March 14.

Brian Tyree Henry and Narcos alum Wagner Moura play two long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob a country house. But their petty crime quickly becomes a life-and-death matter as they unwittingly reveal and unravel one of the biggest hidden narcotics corridors on the Eastern seaboard.

Henry plays Ray and Moura is Manny Cespedes, friends who first met when they did time together in the youth authority. Moura earlier replaced Better Call Saul alum Michael Mando in the role of Manny Cespedes.

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The eight-episode crime drama is created and executive produced by Peter Craig, with Ridley Scott also executive producing and directing the first episode as part of a first look deal between his banner, Scott Free,...

Will Smith is an actor who has been leading Hollywood for almost 30 years now and is still not slowing down with new projects. The actor has given us some highly-rated franchises such as Men in Black and Bad Boys. He’s been a central figure in many acclaimed films and even won an Oscar for his performance in 2021’s King Richard.

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (left) and Will Smith star in Columbia Pictures drama The Pursuit of Happiness. Photo Credit: Zade Rosenthal

You’ll be shocked to know, but at some point, Smith tried to dive into the world of gaming by endorsing the survival zombie apocalypse title Undawn, where he played the lead character. Unfortunately, the game turned out to be a massive disaster and the biggest stain in Smith’s entire career.

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2024 has been a great year so far, with brilliant animated films released this year. While the year started out slow, but after Inside Out 2 came out in theaters and broke every conceivable record, it was off to the races. We compiled a list of the best animated films we could find that came out this year. So, rest up gather your family for most of these films, and enjoy these best-animated films of 2024.

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Transformers One is an animated sci-fi action film directed by Josh Cooley from a screenplay co-written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari. Based on the Transformers action figures by Hasbro, the 2024 film follows the origin stories of Optimus Prime and Megatron who were once friends before turning into each others’ arch nemesis.

Simon Pegg thinks ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ will be “the best one” in the series.The 54-year-old actor is due to reprise his role as secret agent Benji Dunn - a character he has played since 2006’s ‘Mission: Impossible III’ - in the upcoming blockbuster, and has now teased the eighth and last movie in the franchise will be surpass fan expectations when it lands in cinemas next year.During an appearance on the ‘Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum’ podcast, Pegg said: “I have just finished shooting. I have one day left of pick-ups to do. I've seen it. It's bananas. It's absolutely bananas.”The ‘Hot Fuzz’ actor added his co-star Tom Cruise - who leads the films as Ethan Hunt - had worked on some huge stunts for the movie that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. He continued: “What he does in this one,...

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¡Por fin! Paramount Pictures acaba de desvelar el título oficial de la octava entrega de la saga Misión: Imposible, que originalmente iba a ser la «parte 2» de Dead Reckoning. Su título definitivo es Misión: Imposible – Sentencia Final, y ha venido acompañado de su esperado primer tráiler y póster.

La sinopsis de Misión: Imposible – Sentencia Final dice así: «nuestras vidas son la suma de nuestras decisiones». Recordemos que en la anterior entrega, el Ethan Hunt de Tom Cruise se enfrentó a un peligroso programa de inteligencia artificial llamado La Entidad, que parecía predecir todos sus movimientos. Dicho programa podría causar un desastre si cae en las manos equivocadas y, por eso, Ethan tendrá que luchar para detenerlo.

Además de Cruise, el reparto de este octavo y último capítulo de la saga – sí, han leído bien – incluye a rostros conocidos de la saga como Simon Pegg,...

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The Wild Robot keeps impressing the audience with its fantastic content and, therefore, keeps surpassing significant milestones. The cinemas are sprawling with multiple movies, and the animated feature is also available on digital platforms, yet it shows no sign of stopping. Keep scrolling for more.

The animated feature saw an insane hike at the US box office on Monday, Veteran’s Day. It has a stronghold at the North American box office and is also performing decently overseas. The voice cast includes Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames.

According to Luiz Fernando’s report, the Dreamworks animation grossed a solid $930K on its 8th Friday, registering the biggest 8th Friday ever for animations released in September. It experienced a dip of 37.4% from last Friday.

With the release of the trailer of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise reminded fans of the legacy of Ethan Hunt. The film is touted to be the final entry in the franchise, although there has been no confirmation of this. With his signature running and death-defying stunts, Hunt is ready to accept the impossible yet again.

The film might also mark the final appearance in the franchise from another actor who has been in every Mission Impossible film. In fact, he is the only one to be in every film apart from Cruise. Ving Rhames seems to have a bigger role as Luther Stickell in the eighth film of the franchise, as hinted in the trailer.

Apart From Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames Is The Only Actor To Appear In All Mission Impossible Films Tom Cruise and Ving Rhames in Mission Impossible 2 | Credits: Paramount

Tom Cruise is the backbone of the Mission Impossible franchise.

As the years have gone by, fans have seen Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible unravel the many layers of its story. Starting from a simpler story and turning into something much greater, many characters have come and gone as the movies have come out. While some have faded into the complexity of the story, having done their part, others have met more tragic fates.

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Most recently, audiences saw Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa Faust die at the hands of Gabriel, leaving her to be painfully found by Ethan Hunt, who was late by a few minutes. It is safe to say that this death will deeply affect him. However, it would seem that the franchise is not done with its casualties, and this time, the emotional payoff may be personal to the fans too.

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Tom Cruise is back in action, doing what he does best, pulling off heart-pounding stunts, leaping into danger, and pushing his limits in the latest Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part 2 trailer. Since 1996, the Mission: Impossible franchise has kept audiences hooked with its signature mix of suspense and high-octane action. Over the years, Cruise has taken the stunts to new heights, with each film outdoing the last.

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The release date for Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part 2 is officially set for May 23, 2025. The release was originally scheduled for June 28, 2024, but it was postponed. Filming for the movie started back in March 2022 but paused briefly for the promotional tour of Dead Reckoning Part One. Then, production was put on hold in July 2023 due to the Hollywood strikes. Shooting finally picked up again in March 2024 and continued until November 2024, when the team officially wrapped...

Mission Impossible 8 Teaser Trailer: Tom Cruise Makes Fans Emotional With This Latest Clip (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible 8 teaser trailer and title dropped recently, and it’s now officially being called Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning. Although the last film was not as successful as one hoped it would be, that did not diminish the fans’ excitement for the next part at all. As soon as the trailer came out, the reactions poured in in the comment section. Scroll below for the deets.

For the uninitiated, the film series is based on a 1966 TV series by Bruce Geller, and Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Missions Force (Imf). The first movie in the series came out in 1996, and the MI8 trailer indicates that it might be the last installment in the franchise. But are the fans ready to say goodbye to their favorite...

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It’s hard to imagine Tom Cruise saying goodbye to Ethan Hunt, the character he’s dutifully portrayed since 1996’s Mission: Impossible. But the teaser for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which dropped today, sure makes it seem like the end of the road for a character that’s outlasted countless crises, two James Bonds, and five presidential administrations.

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The teaser trailer and poster for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning have just been released. The film will be in theaters on May 23, 2025!

Synopsis: Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

As seen in the trailer, Tom Cruise wears the same wardrobe as Ethan Hunt in the film that he did performing the epic stunt for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony on August 11, 2024!

About The Film

Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Frederick Schmidt Director: Christopher McQuarrie Screenplay: Erik Jendresen & Christopher McQuarrie Producer: Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is only in theaters on May 23, 2025!

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