
Exclusive: International buyers have gone big on Bookish. The quirky series was created by and stars Mark Gatiss. It been sold into a handful of territories ahead of its launch on UKTV in the UK and PBS in the U.S.
Beta Film is across distribution. It has booked presales with BBC First for Benelux, AMC Networks for Latin America, Trt in Turkey and Hrt in Croatia. Further deals are in the works.
Gatiss plays eccentric but whip-smart bookshop owner Gabriel Book in Bookish, which is produced by Eagle Eye and Happy Duck Films. A former spy, Book now helps the police solve their knottiest murder cases. He is married to Trottie, who owns the wallpaper shop next door. But is a relationship of convenience given Book is a gay man and the drama is set in late 1940s London, a time when homosexuality was illegal.
The cast includes Bridgerton star Polly Walker,...
Beta Film is across distribution. It has booked presales with BBC First for Benelux, AMC Networks for Latin America, Trt in Turkey and Hrt in Croatia. Further deals are in the works.
Gatiss plays eccentric but whip-smart bookshop owner Gabriel Book in Bookish, which is produced by Eagle Eye and Happy Duck Films. A former spy, Book now helps the police solve their knottiest murder cases. He is married to Trottie, who owns the wallpaper shop next door. But is a relationship of convenience given Book is a gay man and the drama is set in late 1940s London, a time when homosexuality was illegal.
The cast includes Bridgerton star Polly Walker,...
- 2/18/2025
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV

Fast & Furious XI has been facing major delays but why is this happening? (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The Fast & Furious franchise is one of the most iconic and enduring in cinematic history. What began as a street-racing drama in 2001 has evolved into a global action spectacle, blending high-octane car chases with explosive stunts and emotional storytelling.
With ten mainline films and a spin-off, the saga has amassed a massive fan following. The most recent entry, Fast X, released in 2023, served as the first part of the franchise’s two-part finale, promising a thrilling conclusion to Dominic Toretto’s story.
However, the eleventh installment, originally slated for a 2025 release, has seen significant delays. Alan Ritchson, who joined the series in Fast X as Aimes, the head of Mr. Nobody’s agency, recently shed light on the primary obstacle hindering the film’s progress. With an all-star cast featuring names like Vin Diesel,...
The Fast & Furious franchise is one of the most iconic and enduring in cinematic history. What began as a street-racing drama in 2001 has evolved into a global action spectacle, blending high-octane car chases with explosive stunts and emotional storytelling.
With ten mainline films and a spin-off, the saga has amassed a massive fan following. The most recent entry, Fast X, released in 2023, served as the first part of the franchise’s two-part finale, promising a thrilling conclusion to Dominic Toretto’s story.
However, the eleventh installment, originally slated for a 2025 release, has seen significant delays. Alan Ritchson, who joined the series in Fast X as Aimes, the head of Mr. Nobody’s agency, recently shed light on the primary obstacle hindering the film’s progress. With an all-star cast featuring names like Vin Diesel,...
- 2/18/2025
- by Piyush Yadav
- KoiMoi

Exclusive: Bulgaria’s Nu Boyana Film Studios and France’s Free Dolphin Entertainment will take seven films in production this year, and have unveiled their joint EFM slate.
Since last year’s MIPCOM, Nu Boyana and Free Dolphin have been developing a strategy to release a continuous flow of movies for international distribution on ad-supported streaming services, and they are now in Berlin seeking financial and distributor partners on several projects.
The plan is to launch features “monthly” with Film Forge, Nu Boyana’s vocational training program, involved in each production.
Leading the EFM slate is Velvet Curtain (fka Fluxx) a high-concept psychological thriller that we first reported on in December 2023. It now has a U.S. theatrical release planned for this summer.
Brendan Gabriel Murphy’s pic stars Shelley Hennig and Shiloh Fernandez, with Tyrese Gibson (Fast & Furious franchise) in a key supporting role.
Since last year’s MIPCOM, Nu Boyana and Free Dolphin have been developing a strategy to release a continuous flow of movies for international distribution on ad-supported streaming services, and they are now in Berlin seeking financial and distributor partners on several projects.
The plan is to launch features “monthly” with Film Forge, Nu Boyana’s vocational training program, involved in each production.
Leading the EFM slate is Velvet Curtain (fka Fluxx) a high-concept psychological thriller that we first reported on in December 2023. It now has a U.S. theatrical release planned for this summer.
Brendan Gabriel Murphy’s pic stars Shelley Hennig and Shiloh Fernandez, with Tyrese Gibson (Fast & Furious franchise) in a key supporting role.
- 2/17/2025
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV


As awards season rumbles ever onwards, Edward Berger’s Conclave takes the top prize at this year’s BAFTA ceremony.
It was the 2025 BAFTA cermony last night and this rather strange awards season continued with Edward Berger’s Conclave taking home the Best Film prize in a category that has been largely dominated by speculation about its rivals. However, the papal election drama landed Best Film, Best British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing gongs.
Also enjoying a good night at the ceremony was The Brutalist with the film scoring four awards – Best Director for Brady Corbet, Best Actor for Adrien Brody, not to mention Best Score (and what a score it is!) and Best Cinematography.
Sean Baker’s Anora landed Best Actress for Mikey Madison and Best Casting too. Dune: Part Two was awarded Best VFX and Best Sound, two prizes to honour what was an incredible technical achievement.
It was the 2025 BAFTA cermony last night and this rather strange awards season continued with Edward Berger’s Conclave taking home the Best Film prize in a category that has been largely dominated by speculation about its rivals. However, the papal election drama landed Best Film, Best British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing gongs.
Also enjoying a good night at the ceremony was The Brutalist with the film scoring four awards – Best Director for Brady Corbet, Best Actor for Adrien Brody, not to mention Best Score (and what a score it is!) and Best Cinematography.
Sean Baker’s Anora landed Best Actress for Mikey Madison and Best Casting too. Dune: Part Two was awarded Best VFX and Best Sound, two prizes to honour what was an incredible technical achievement.
- 2/17/2025
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories


The fires that ravaged Los Angeles County earlier this year have supercharged calls to bring more production back to Southern California after a period of notable decline.
Much of this advocacy has played out on social media and in the press. On Instagram industry figures like cinematographer and director Rachel Morrison (Mudbound) and star Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious) have argued that an increase in local shoots can aid the fire recovery efforts. Meanwhile, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Bacon and Noah Wyle are backing the #StayinLA initiative, which has captured the attention of news outlets as it advocates for California to uncap its entertainment tax incentive program for productions in L.A. County and for studios and streamers to promise at least a 10 percent increase in local productions.
But how are behind-the-scenes efforts to bring more film and television shoots back to Hollywood going? As international president of the prominent crew union IATSE,...
Much of this advocacy has played out on social media and in the press. On Instagram industry figures like cinematographer and director Rachel Morrison (Mudbound) and star Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious) have argued that an increase in local shoots can aid the fire recovery efforts. Meanwhile, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Bacon and Noah Wyle are backing the #StayinLA initiative, which has captured the attention of news outlets as it advocates for California to uncap its entertainment tax incentive program for productions in L.A. County and for studios and streamers to promise at least a 10 percent increase in local productions.
But how are behind-the-scenes efforts to bring more film and television shoots back to Hollywood going? As international president of the prominent crew union IATSE,...
- 2/16/2025
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

If nothing else, Heart Eyes proves that the slasher genre is nothing if not adaptable. Director Josh Ruben and writers Christopher Landon, Michael Kennedy, and Phillip Murphy have taken the traditional rom-com formula and laced it with blood, guts, and knowing winks to both genres, delivering a film that is as charming as it is chaotic. While the horror elements feel more functional than inventive, the film shines as a witty, self-aware send-up of rom-com conventions—right down to its contrived meet-cutes and sweeping, albeit blood-soaked, declarations of love.
At the centre of the carnage are Ally (Olivia Holt) and Jay (Mason Gooding), two advertising professionals pitted against each other in a Valentine’s Day marketing campaign. Holt plays Ally as a cynical career woman recovering from a breakup, while Gooding’s Jay is the affable romantic who challenges her jaded outlook. Their first encounter—sharing an oddly specific coffee...
At the centre of the carnage are Ally (Olivia Holt) and Jay (Mason Gooding), two advertising professionals pitted against each other in a Valentine’s Day marketing campaign. Holt plays Ally as a cynical career woman recovering from a breakup, while Gooding’s Jay is the affable romantic who challenges her jaded outlook. Their first encounter—sharing an oddly specific coffee...
- 2/15/2025
- by Tom Atkinson
- Love Horror


Anthony and Joe Russo’s production company Agbo, behind actioners like the Citadel franchise for Prime Video and The Gray Man and Extraction for Netflix, has formally hired a veteran game executive as its pushes further into immersive entertainment.
Pete Wanat, formerly vp at Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group and most recently at mobile developer Nifty Games, has been named president of interactive technology at Agbo, the company said on Thursday.
“Pete’s unparalleled expertise and deep understanding of game development and interactive platforms will allow us to seamlessly integrate our characters and stories into new, unforgettable projects,” said Agbo partner Donald Mustard. “With his leadership, we can create expansive universes that extend across film, television, and gaming — offering audiences deeper ways to engage with our stories.”
The Los Angeles-based company, founded in 2017 as the directing duo were working on Marvel blockbusters Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, broadened its ambitions...
Pete Wanat, formerly vp at Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group and most recently at mobile developer Nifty Games, has been named president of interactive technology at Agbo, the company said on Thursday.
“Pete’s unparalleled expertise and deep understanding of game development and interactive platforms will allow us to seamlessly integrate our characters and stories into new, unforgettable projects,” said Agbo partner Donald Mustard. “With his leadership, we can create expansive universes that extend across film, television, and gaming — offering audiences deeper ways to engage with our stories.”
The Los Angeles-based company, founded in 2017 as the directing duo were working on Marvel blockbusters Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, broadened its ambitions...
- 2/13/2025
- by Erik Hayden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News


The scores are in for the other big Super Bowl Lviii clash: Which ads performed the best with consumers.
The results some reveal interesting trends. The number of Super Bowl ads with celebrities has been increasing over the years, and Sunday’s big game had perhaps a record number: 57 of the 94 product ads that aired during the big game featured celebrity names, and many had more than one. That’s up 22 percent from last year. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that A-listers secured fees in the $3-$5 million range to star in a commercial during this year, although cameo appearances earn less.
Despite advertising writing big checks, the ads with celebrities only engaged viewers somewhat more than average. According to TV market research company Edo‘s survey, 60 percent of the Top 50 ads featured a celebrity. Also, only one of Top 6 non-trailer ads were driven by a celebrity — Glen Powell playing...
The results some reveal interesting trends. The number of Super Bowl ads with celebrities has been increasing over the years, and Sunday’s big game had perhaps a record number: 57 of the 94 product ads that aired during the big game featured celebrity names, and many had more than one. That’s up 22 percent from last year. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that A-listers secured fees in the $3-$5 million range to star in a commercial during this year, although cameo appearances earn less.
Despite advertising writing big checks, the ads with celebrities only engaged viewers somewhat more than average. According to TV market research company Edo‘s survey, 60 percent of the Top 50 ads featured a celebrity. Also, only one of Top 6 non-trailer ads were driven by a celebrity — Glen Powell playing...
- 2/10/2025
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

Fast & Furious fans who stream their favorite action-packed films on Netflix will be disappointed this month. On February 12, 2025, the streaming service will remove five movies from the franchise, making it harder to watch the full series in one place. The titles leaving Netflix include:
‘The Fast and the Furious’ (2001) ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ (2003) ‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’ (2006) ‘Fast Five’ (2011) ‘Fast & Furious 6’ (2013)
While some of these movies will soon be available on another streaming platform, the franchise will be spread across multiple services, making it more difficult for fans to binge-watch the entire series.
Just a few days after they leave Netflix, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, will add four ‘Fast & Furious’ films on February 15, 2025. Two of these movies (‘Fast Five’ and ‘Fast & Furious 6’) are part of the batch leaving Netflix, while the other two titles are:
‘Furious 7’ (2015) ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw...
‘The Fast and the Furious’ (2001) ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ (2003) ‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’ (2006) ‘Fast Five’ (2011) ‘Fast & Furious 6’ (2013)
While some of these movies will soon be available on another streaming platform, the franchise will be spread across multiple services, making it more difficult for fans to binge-watch the entire series.
Just a few days after they leave Netflix, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, will add four ‘Fast & Furious’ films on February 15, 2025. Two of these movies (‘Fast Five’ and ‘Fast & Furious 6’) are part of the batch leaving Netflix, while the other two titles are:
‘Furious 7’ (2015) ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw...
- 2/10/2025
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics


The Super Bowl is nearly upon us, and in addition to the battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, the game will also feature movie trailers and star-studded commercials. Some Super Bowl commercials have already been revealed, including a Häagen-Dazs spot in which Vin Diesel reunites with Michelle Rodriguez and Ludacris.
I suppose that will have to tide us over until the next Fast & Furious movie. Diesel posted a video on Instagram of the making of the commercial, and reflected on how far the franchise has come. “25 years ago on the streets of Los Angeles, we created something that became bigger than any of us could have imagined. Not just a movie—but a family that stretches across the globe,” he wrote. “Being on Pch, filming this Super Bowl spot, brought it all rushing back. The same stretch of coast where Pablo and I raced 25 years ago,...
I suppose that will have to tide us over until the next Fast & Furious movie. Diesel posted a video on Instagram of the making of the commercial, and reflected on how far the franchise has come. “25 years ago on the streets of Los Angeles, we created something that became bigger than any of us could have imagined. Not just a movie—but a family that stretches across the globe,” he wrote. “Being on Pch, filming this Super Bowl spot, brought it all rushing back. The same stretch of coast where Pablo and I raced 25 years ago,...
- 2/9/2025
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com


The Häagen-Dazs 2025 Super Bowl commercial is here!
The brand premiered its 30-second spot, which airs during the 2025 Super Bowl, titled, “Not So Fast, Not So Furious.”
In the ad, Fast & Furious characters Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) slow down for a moment of ice cream indulgence, leading to Tej Parker (Ludacris) calling out his crew for taking their time with Häagen-Dazs.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Teaming up with Häagen-Dazs was a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring together my Fast & Furious family over delicious ice cream,” said Ludacris. “I’m truly excited to remind audiences to savor each ice cream moment and slow down the fast life with Häagen-Dazs.”
“My mother introduced me to Häagen-Dazs when I was a teenager, coffee was her favorite. I can still remember rewarding myself after an audition as a young actor,” said Vin Diesel. “Just...
The brand premiered its 30-second spot, which airs during the 2025 Super Bowl, titled, “Not So Fast, Not So Furious.”
In the ad, Fast & Furious characters Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) slow down for a moment of ice cream indulgence, leading to Tej Parker (Ludacris) calling out his crew for taking their time with Häagen-Dazs.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Teaming up with Häagen-Dazs was a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring together my Fast & Furious family over delicious ice cream,” said Ludacris. “I’m truly excited to remind audiences to savor each ice cream moment and slow down the fast life with Häagen-Dazs.”
“My mother introduced me to Häagen-Dazs when I was a teenager, coffee was her favorite. I can still remember rewarding myself after an audition as a young actor,” said Vin Diesel. “Just...
- 2/9/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared

The 2025 Super Bowl doesn’t happen until Sunday, but a boatload of star-studded commercials are available to watch online well ahead of kickoff. In keeping with the new tradition of rolling out the big game ads in the week before the Super Bowl, commercials featuring everyone from Ben Affleck to Greta Gerwig to the cast of “Fast & Furious” are already up and ready to be consumed.
We’ve rounded up the best Super Bowl Lix commercials so far and will be updating the article throughout the game. Early standouts include “Detroiters” stars Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson putting a hilarious spin on “E.T.” for Totino’s Pizza Rolls, Jeremy Strong going method for Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck in a new Dunkin’ Donuts ad and a moving spot from Dove that spotlights body positivity for young girls.
So before the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles square off on Sunday,...
We’ve rounded up the best Super Bowl Lix commercials so far and will be updating the article throughout the game. Early standouts include “Detroiters” stars Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson putting a hilarious spin on “E.T.” for Totino’s Pizza Rolls, Jeremy Strong going method for Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck in a new Dunkin’ Donuts ad and a moving spot from Dove that spotlights body positivity for young girls.
So before the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles square off on Sunday,...
- 2/9/2025
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap

Does Tom Cruise make his Mission: Impossible crew overwork? (Photo Credit – Facebook)
Case in point? The Halo jump in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Most actors would call it a day after one successful freefall from 25,000 feet. Cruise? He demanded 100 takes to get it just right.
The man is allergic to green screens. He won’t fake it when he can throw himself into thin air instead. This time, it was a high-altitude, low-opening jump that required months of prep. Custom helmets. Specialized lighting. A crew that probably wondered if they should’ve taken a Fast & Furious gig instead. Even Henry Cavill—Superman himself—was not allowed to try it. That’s how risky it was.
Director Christopher McQuarrie summed it up best: “This is, far and away, the most dangerous thing we’ve ever attempted.” And still, Tom Cruise kept jumping. If the wind was off? Jump again. Helmet light flickered?...
Case in point? The Halo jump in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Most actors would call it a day after one successful freefall from 25,000 feet. Cruise? He demanded 100 takes to get it just right.
The man is allergic to green screens. He won’t fake it when he can throw himself into thin air instead. This time, it was a high-altitude, low-opening jump that required months of prep. Custom helmets. Specialized lighting. A crew that probably wondered if they should’ve taken a Fast & Furious gig instead. Even Henry Cavill—Superman himself—was not allowed to try it. That’s how risky it was.
Director Christopher McQuarrie summed it up best: “This is, far and away, the most dangerous thing we’ve ever attempted.” And still, Tom Cruise kept jumping. If the wind was off? Jump again. Helmet light flickered?...
- 2/8/2025
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi

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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...
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...
- 2/6/2025
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film


I dug Heart Eyes! A fun, fast-paced mash-up of the romantic comedy genre and slasher flicks, it should do nicely at the box office this weekend. It certainly doesn’t hurt that the surprisingly gory R-rated flick stars rising horror icon Mason Gooding in one of the leading roles and has a witty screenplay by Happy Death Day’s Christopher Landon. We gave it a solid review, and folks should enjoy it when it opens this Friday.
Recently, we had the chance to sit down with the cast for a round of interviews, and you can tell how excited they were about potentially launching a new franchise. First up were Mason Gooding, Olivia Holt, and Gigi Zumbado. Holt reflected on playing her first final girl, Gooding paid tribute to the horror community that has embraced him, and Zumbado yearns for her own match-up against Heart Eyes.
Next were two legends,...
Recently, we had the chance to sit down with the cast for a round of interviews, and you can tell how excited they were about potentially launching a new franchise. First up were Mason Gooding, Olivia Holt, and Gigi Zumbado. Holt reflected on playing her first final girl, Gooding paid tribute to the horror community that has embraced him, and Zumbado yearns for her own match-up against Heart Eyes.
Next were two legends,...
- 2/5/2025
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com

The Crown star Vanessa Kirby seems to be everywhere these days. With her Marvel debut in just a few months, many would agree her career is on a constant high. However, her Hollywood dreams almost never came to fruition due to a devastating reason.
Vanessa Kirby and Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible- Fallout | Credits: Paramount Pictures
While her terrible health condition played a huge part in it, another tragedy had given her terrible self-image issues. Kirby has spoken on the matter in various interviews throughout her career.
Interestingly, although those events had clearly left their impact on her, she admitted that it has also made her more empathetic. Regardless, she has come a long way from those days, and her fans couldn’t be happier about it.
Vanessa Kirby’s frail health turned her childhood into a nightmare
As stated above, Vanessa Kirby’s career has been...
Vanessa Kirby and Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible- Fallout | Credits: Paramount Pictures
While her terrible health condition played a huge part in it, another tragedy had given her terrible self-image issues. Kirby has spoken on the matter in various interviews throughout her career.
Interestingly, although those events had clearly left their impact on her, she admitted that it has also made her more empathetic. Regardless, she has come a long way from those days, and her fans couldn’t be happier about it.
Vanessa Kirby’s frail health turned her childhood into a nightmare
As stated above, Vanessa Kirby’s career has been...
- 2/5/2025
- by Anushree Banerjee
- FandomWire


Olivia Holt’s debut atop a major studio call sheet is going exceptionally well.
The multitalented star of Heart Eyes couldn’t be prouder of director Josh Ruben’s slasher romcom, as it’s one of the most well-reviewed films of the young year. Holt’s lead role is a logical next step given her recent scene-stealing performance in Nahnatchka Khan’s time-travel slasher comedy, Totally Killer (2023). In fact, Heart Eyes producer Greg Gilreath also produced the former, so he recommended Holt to Ruben during the casting process. Similarly, Radio Silence, the filmmaking collective behind Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023), put in a good word for their former Scream actor Mason Gooding, and the strength of both endorsements sent Holt and Gooding straight to Heart Eyes’ New Zealand-based set, bypassing a chemistry read between the two romantic leads.
Holt and Gooding play two advertising professionals who are paired together to revamp...
The multitalented star of Heart Eyes couldn’t be prouder of director Josh Ruben’s slasher romcom, as it’s one of the most well-reviewed films of the young year. Holt’s lead role is a logical next step given her recent scene-stealing performance in Nahnatchka Khan’s time-travel slasher comedy, Totally Killer (2023). In fact, Heart Eyes producer Greg Gilreath also produced the former, so he recommended Holt to Ruben during the casting process. Similarly, Radio Silence, the filmmaking collective behind Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023), put in a good word for their former Scream actor Mason Gooding, and the strength of both endorsements sent Holt and Gooding straight to Heart Eyes’ New Zealand-based set, bypassing a chemistry read between the two romantic leads.
Holt and Gooding play two advertising professionals who are paired together to revamp...
- 2/4/2025
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

Exclusive: UTA has signed multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges for global representation in all areas, including film, television, music touring, and ventures.
The signing comes following the 25th anniversary of Back for the First Time, the rapper’s debut album.
In a career that has spanned nearly three decades, Ludacris has sold over 20 million albums, received three Grammys for Best Rap Song, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, and Best Rap Album, and secured five number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. His musical resume also includes four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, 56 Hot 100 charted singles, and 18 different top 10 Hot 100 records.
Ludacris is otherwise best known for starring in Universal’s Fast & Furious franchise, one of the most successful action film series in history, and the biggest ever for Universal Pictures. Evolving since 2001’s The Fast and the Furious from looking at underground street racing to global espionage,...
The signing comes following the 25th anniversary of Back for the First Time, the rapper’s debut album.
In a career that has spanned nearly three decades, Ludacris has sold over 20 million albums, received three Grammys for Best Rap Song, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, and Best Rap Album, and secured five number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. His musical resume also includes four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, 56 Hot 100 charted singles, and 18 different top 10 Hot 100 records.
Ludacris is otherwise best known for starring in Universal’s Fast & Furious franchise, one of the most successful action film series in history, and the biggest ever for Universal Pictures. Evolving since 2001’s The Fast and the Furious from looking at underground street racing to global espionage,...
- 2/4/2025
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV

Here’s Why F9: The Fast Saga Creators Were Sued By Vin Diesel Stuntman Joe Watts (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The Fast & Furious franchise is all about high-speed thrills, but one F9 stunt went dangerously off track. Back in 2019, stuntman Joe Watts suffered a near-fatal fall on set, leaving him with brain damage and a broken skull. Years later, the fallout hit hard, and filmmakers were fined $1M for major safety failures.
Watts, a veteran stunt performer, stood in for Vin Diesel when things went south. A safety wire malfunction sent him flying over a balcony, slamming onto concrete from over 20 feet. The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (Hse) led the prosecution, calling him “fortunate to be alive.”
His injuries were severe. His attorneys confirmed he would never return to stunt work, saying, “If he is able to work, he will suffer a permanent handicap on the labor market.
The Fast & Furious franchise is all about high-speed thrills, but one F9 stunt went dangerously off track. Back in 2019, stuntman Joe Watts suffered a near-fatal fall on set, leaving him with brain damage and a broken skull. Years later, the fallout hit hard, and filmmakers were fined $1M for major safety failures.
Watts, a veteran stunt performer, stood in for Vin Diesel when things went south. A safety wire malfunction sent him flying over a balcony, slamming onto concrete from over 20 feet. The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (Hse) led the prosecution, calling him “fortunate to be alive.”
His injuries were severe. His attorneys confirmed he would never return to stunt work, saying, “If he is able to work, he will suffer a permanent handicap on the labor market.
- 2/4/2025
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi


Häagen-Dazs is revealing their 2025 Super Bowl commercial!
The brand premiered its 30-second spot, to be played during the 2025 Super Bowl, titled, “Not So Fast, Not So Furious.”
In the ad, Fast & Furious characters Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) slow down for a moment of ice cream indulgence, leading to Tej Parker (Ludacris) calling out his crew for taking their time with Häagen-Dazs.
“Teaming up with Häagen-Dazs was a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring together my Fast & Furious family over delicious ice cream,” said Ludacris. “I’m truly excited to remind audiences to savor each ice cream moment and slow down the fast life with Häagen-Dazs.”
“My mother introduced me to Häagen-Dazs when I was a teenager, coffee was her favorite. I can still remember rewarding myself after an audition as a young actor,” said Vin Diesel. “Just recently I organically posted after a script meeting with Michelle,...
The brand premiered its 30-second spot, to be played during the 2025 Super Bowl, titled, “Not So Fast, Not So Furious.”
In the ad, Fast & Furious characters Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) slow down for a moment of ice cream indulgence, leading to Tej Parker (Ludacris) calling out his crew for taking their time with Häagen-Dazs.
“Teaming up with Häagen-Dazs was a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring together my Fast & Furious family over delicious ice cream,” said Ludacris. “I’m truly excited to remind audiences to savor each ice cream moment and slow down the fast life with Häagen-Dazs.”
“My mother introduced me to Häagen-Dazs when I was a teenager, coffee was her favorite. I can still remember rewarding myself after an audition as a young actor,” said Vin Diesel. “Just recently I organically posted after a script meeting with Michelle,...
- 2/3/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared

This is it: the end of the "Karate Kid" saga as we know it. Sure, there's the upcoming "Karate Kid: Legends" movie that connects the original "Karate Kid" films with the 2010 reboot, but so far that feels only superficially linked and more like the start of something new. Instead, the first proper trailer for Part 3 of "Cobra Kai" Season 6 makes it clear this is the conclusion of the greater 40 year franchise so far -- and to celebrate, the show is going back to where it all started.
"Cobra Kai" is the little legacy sequel that could. The show defied all expectations about what a "Karate Kid" sequel series could be. It not only earned huge praise but also survived the death of a streaming platform to become one of Netflix's biggest shows. For six seasons, we have seen the show simultaneously introduce a new generation of karate kids that...
"Cobra Kai" is the little legacy sequel that could. The show defied all expectations about what a "Karate Kid" sequel series could be. It not only earned huge praise but also survived the death of a streaming platform to become one of Netflix's biggest shows. For six seasons, we have seen the show simultaneously introduce a new generation of karate kids that...
- 2/3/2025
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film

Dwayne Johnson No-Lose Clause ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t just a box office giant; he’s also got a serious contract clause that gives his characters an unbeatable edge. According to reports, the actor has a “no-lose” clause written into his film contracts, ensuring his on-screen persona always comes out on top in a fight. The clause means his characters can’t take too much punishment or lose any battles. Pretty fitting for the man who built his brand on wrestling dominance, right?
This move might sound like the ultimate flex, but Johnson isn’t alone in having such a stipulation. According to The Wall Street Journal, Vin Diesel reportedly pioneered this “no-lose” clause, particularly in his Fast & Furious franchise role. Diesel even created a numerical system to track every blow his character took. His younger sister worked as the “punch tally” producer, ensuring his tough-guy image remained intact.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t just a box office giant; he’s also got a serious contract clause that gives his characters an unbeatable edge. According to reports, the actor has a “no-lose” clause written into his film contracts, ensuring his on-screen persona always comes out on top in a fight. The clause means his characters can’t take too much punishment or lose any battles. Pretty fitting for the man who built his brand on wrestling dominance, right?
This move might sound like the ultimate flex, but Johnson isn’t alone in having such a stipulation. According to The Wall Street Journal, Vin Diesel reportedly pioneered this “no-lose” clause, particularly in his Fast & Furious franchise role. Diesel even created a numerical system to track every blow his character took. His younger sister worked as the “punch tally” producer, ensuring his tough-guy image remained intact.
- 2/3/2025
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi

Some genuinely wild names brushed by the Millennium Falcon during George Lucas's search for the right Han Solo in "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope." In another timeline, that scruffy-looking nerf herder could've had the appearance of Al Pacino, Bill Murray (who almost became Batman as well), Christopher Walken, Jack Nicholson, or even "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer, who once found himself auditioning to portray the hotshot pilot. But before Lucas looked to a very lucky carpenter for the job, an already established young star named Kurt Russell got a call to come in and try visiting a galaxy far, far away. Decades later, Russell's audition for the movie is now available to watch and provides excellent insight into the Solo we could've had.
Taking a look back at the breadth of Russell's acting career, there's no doubt that the charm and swagger needed for Han Solo was in there somewhere.
Taking a look back at the breadth of Russell's acting career, there's no doubt that the charm and swagger needed for Han Solo was in there somewhere.
- 2/2/2025
- by Nick Staniforth
- Slash Film

In 2018, 26-year-old American evangelical missionary John Allen Chau went on the most dangerous mission of his life. He secretly journeyed to North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal in an attempt to convert its small population to Christianity, despite their strident insistence on staying disconnected from the rest of the world. As he tried to make contact with the people of the island, he was killed by arrows. His body was never recovered.
Now, Justin Lin’s Last Days seeks out to provide a coherent characterization of the young evangelical. Chau (Sky Yang) is presented in this misaligned attempt at character-based drama as an over-eager obsessive who never knew how to exercise caution or stop proclaiming his passion for Jesus to the world. A passionate evangelical from a comfortable California suburb, he doesn’t appear to have ever had or wanted any other profession than carrying the gospel to...
Now, Justin Lin’s Last Days seeks out to provide a coherent characterization of the young evangelical. Chau (Sky Yang) is presented in this misaligned attempt at character-based drama as an over-eager obsessive who never knew how to exercise caution or stop proclaiming his passion for Jesus to the world. A passionate evangelical from a comfortable California suburb, he doesn’t appear to have ever had or wanted any other profession than carrying the gospel to...
- 2/1/2025
- by Chris Barsanti
- Slant Magazine


Plot: The true story of John Allen Chau (Sky Yang), a devout American Christian missionary who was killed while trying to contact an isolated tribe on North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean.
Review: Justin Lin is best known nowadays for his work on the Fast & Furious franchise. He is the man responsible for elevating what started out as a modestly budgeted, B-level series into the block-busting global behemoth it’s become. Yet, Lin began his career with a Sundance hit called Better Luck Tomorrow, which had an infamous Q&a (an audience member said it was irresponsible to make a movie with an Asian cast that didn’t have positive characters – prompting Roger Ebert to loudly proclaim them as condescending), and is a gem worth checking out if you haven’t seen it.
Lin returns to the indie genre with all the tricks and style he learned directing...
Review: Justin Lin is best known nowadays for his work on the Fast & Furious franchise. He is the man responsible for elevating what started out as a modestly budgeted, B-level series into the block-busting global behemoth it’s become. Yet, Lin began his career with a Sundance hit called Better Luck Tomorrow, which had an infamous Q&a (an audience member said it was irresponsible to make a movie with an Asian cast that didn’t have positive characters – prompting Roger Ebert to loudly proclaim them as condescending), and is a gem worth checking out if you haven’t seen it.
Lin returns to the indie genre with all the tricks and style he learned directing...
- 1/31/2025
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com


It’s been around three years since Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released, and so far, there haven’t been ample updates on a sequel or formal announcements of the character returning for Avengers: Doomsday. However, it’s natural to assume he will be part of the ensemble as one of the new generation of superheroes in the MCU. Meanwhile, Simu Liu has promised that a sequel is coming when a user on Threads posted last year, “I feel like Marvel has abandoned the Shang-Chi fan base. There has been no effort by the studio to get the sequel filming or even include the character in other Marvel films. Frustrating as hell.” Shang-Chi star Liu would respond, “I proooomiss it’s happening.”
Now, it looks like Simu Liu is promising another long-awaited project as he reveals he’s picking up the reins from Donnie Yen...
Now, it looks like Simu Liu is promising another long-awaited project as he reveals he’s picking up the reins from Donnie Yen...
- 1/31/2025
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com

Exclusive: Veteran producer Andrew Schneider has been tapped to lead Candle Entertainment, a division of Candle Studios, as EVP.
Schneider joins from Perfect Storm Entertainment, the production company of the Fast & Furious franchise’s Justin Lin, where he served as President. In his new role, Schneider will drive the expansion of the scripted film and TV business under Candle Entertainment, with a specific focus on the action, drama and thriller genres, and further tapping into a growing global co-production market. Companies operating under the division’s umbrella include Faraway Road Productions and the Latin-focused Exile Content Studio.
Based in Los Angeles, Schneider will report to Candle Studios CEO Sarah Harden. Exile Executive Chairman Isaac Lee and Faraway Co-CEOs Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff will report to Schneider.
“Leveraging the strengths and track records of Faraway Road and Exile, with strong creative slates...
Schneider joins from Perfect Storm Entertainment, the production company of the Fast & Furious franchise’s Justin Lin, where he served as President. In his new role, Schneider will drive the expansion of the scripted film and TV business under Candle Entertainment, with a specific focus on the action, drama and thriller genres, and further tapping into a growing global co-production market. Companies operating under the division’s umbrella include Faraway Road Productions and the Latin-focused Exile Content Studio.
Based in Los Angeles, Schneider will report to Candle Studios CEO Sarah Harden. Exile Executive Chairman Isaac Lee and Faraway Co-CEOs Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff will report to Schneider.
“Leveraging the strengths and track records of Faraway Road and Exile, with strong creative slates...
- 1/30/2025
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV


Scott Strobl, Universal Studios Hollywood’s executive vp and general manager, tried not to sound overzealous as he described to a group of press what to expect from the Los Angeles park’s newest special event, Fan Fest Nights. “Here’s the way to think about it,” he told the crowd. “If you know and love the immersion we create with the IPs at Halloween Horror Nights, it’s like if Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con had a baby.”
For 12 nights, during the four consecutive weekends between April 25 and May 18, fans of sci-fi, anime, fantasy and gaming will be able to celebrate popular properties through a series of activations and attractions spanning every corner of the park. “Fan Fest is a total park takeover, so guests will be able to experience each and every genre, each and every piece of content throughout the event, every single night of the event,...
For 12 nights, during the four consecutive weekends between April 25 and May 18, fans of sci-fi, anime, fantasy and gaming will be able to celebrate popular properties through a series of activations and attractions spanning every corner of the park. “Fan Fest is a total park takeover, so guests will be able to experience each and every genre, each and every piece of content throughout the event, every single night of the event,...
- 1/30/2025
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

Justin Lin is no stranger to making movies built around spectacle. After all, he directed more Fast & Furious movies than any director working today before stepping away from the franchise (twice). He returns to something much smaller scale after his “Fast X” exit with “Last Days,” a narrative feature based on the true story of American missionary John Allen Chau, who visited and was killed by the isolated Indigenous Sentinelese people on their island off the coast of India after he tried to convert them. While this project seems like it could provide a fresh start for Lin and a return to his roots — he launched his career at Sundance with the indie drama “Better Luck Tomorrow” — it ultimately falls flat.
Unfortunately, instead of using the opportunity to offer up a nuanced, more incisive portrait of the man beyond the headlines, “Last Days” is a film that is so contrived,...
Unfortunately, instead of using the opportunity to offer up a nuanced, more incisive portrait of the man beyond the headlines, “Last Days” is a film that is so contrived,...
- 1/30/2025
- by Chase Hutchinson
- The Wrap

Valentine’s Day has always been a time for romance, but Heart Eyes, the new slasher film from Spyglass and Screen Gems, is set to drench the holiday in blood. Arriving in cinemas on February 14, 2025 in the UK and Ireland (and February 7th in the US), the film redefines the season of love with a chilling premise: no couple is safe from the deadly “Heart Eyes Killer.”
Directed by Josh Ruben, Heart Eyes centres on the Heart Eyes Killer, a masked figure infamous for his Valentine’s Day killing sprees. For years, he’s targeted romantic couples, turning their celebrations into unspeakable tragedy. This year, the killer adds a macabre twist by stalking a pair of platonic co-workers he mistakenly believes are romantically involved. What ensues is a tense, blood-soaked game of survival as the characters navigate shadowy woods, a drive-in movie theatre, and other sinister settings, all while set...
Directed by Josh Ruben, Heart Eyes centres on the Heart Eyes Killer, a masked figure infamous for his Valentine’s Day killing sprees. For years, he’s targeted romantic couples, turning their celebrations into unspeakable tragedy. This year, the killer adds a macabre twist by stalking a pair of platonic co-workers he mistakenly believes are romantically involved. What ensues is a tense, blood-soaked game of survival as the characters navigate shadowy woods, a drive-in movie theatre, and other sinister settings, all while set...
- 1/29/2025
- by Oliver Mitchell
- Love Horror

Jason Statham’s Top 5 Highest-Grossing Films At The Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram)
English actor/producer Jason Statham is known for his nail-biting action thriller films. He has been a part of some of the biggest action film franchises, including the Fast & Furious and Transporter film series. From being an athlete to being one of the leading action stars in the industry, his journey has been exceptional. Let’s check out the top five highest-grossing films of The Beekeeper Star. Scroll below for more.
For the unversed, he was on Britain’s national diving team and competed for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Based on his Wikipedia page information, he was asked to model for French Connection, Tommy Hilfiger, and Levi’s. The actor rose to stardom after appearing in Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock, Two Smoking Barrels, and Snatch. Statham then appeared in supporting roles in action movies...
English actor/producer Jason Statham is known for his nail-biting action thriller films. He has been a part of some of the biggest action film franchises, including the Fast & Furious and Transporter film series. From being an athlete to being one of the leading action stars in the industry, his journey has been exceptional. Let’s check out the top five highest-grossing films of The Beekeeper Star. Scroll below for more.
For the unversed, he was on Britain’s national diving team and competed for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Based on his Wikipedia page information, he was asked to model for French Connection, Tommy Hilfiger, and Levi’s. The actor rose to stardom after appearing in Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock, Two Smoking Barrels, and Snatch. Statham then appeared in supporting roles in action movies...
- 1/29/2025
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi

Spoiler Alert: The following review contains spoilers.
You’ve seen it so often, you might roll your eyes, but in “Last Days,” it really happens: American missionary John Allen Chau could have died as he approached North Sentinel Island, had the Bible in his breast pocket not absorbed the blow of a hostile Sentinelese arrow. What was Chau doing halfway around the globe, trying to convert a tribe that had nearly zero contact with the outside world? That’s the mystery director Justin Lin attempts to solve with “Last Days,” prompting an unexpected return to Sundance more than two decades after “Better Luck Tomorrow” launched his career there.
In the interim, Lin has directed no fewer than five “Fast & Furious” movies, which makes this independent production a conspicuous downshift from exorbitantly budgeted studio fare. Chau’s story has been told multiple times, from the Outside magazine article that served...
You’ve seen it so often, you might roll your eyes, but in “Last Days,” it really happens: American missionary John Allen Chau could have died as he approached North Sentinel Island, had the Bible in his breast pocket not absorbed the blow of a hostile Sentinelese arrow. What was Chau doing halfway around the globe, trying to convert a tribe that had nearly zero contact with the outside world? That’s the mystery director Justin Lin attempts to solve with “Last Days,” prompting an unexpected return to Sundance more than two decades after “Better Luck Tomorrow” launched his career there.
In the interim, Lin has directed no fewer than five “Fast & Furious” movies, which makes this independent production a conspicuous downshift from exorbitantly budgeted studio fare. Chau’s story has been told multiple times, from the Outside magazine article that served...
- 1/29/2025
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV

Justin Lin is best known as the filmmaker behind the revitalization of the Fast & Furious franchise, starting with Tokyo Drift and including the fan-favorite Fast Five. However, after departing the franchise, he decided to return to his independent roots with Last Days, a film based on a powerful story. Unfortunately for Lin, this is not a particularly auspicious return to less spectacle-driven fare.
Last Days Review
Last Days is a dramatization of the final days in the life of John Allen Chau, a 26-year-old Christian mercenary who traveled to North Sentinel Island in the hopes of reaching the North Sentinelese — one of the most isolated native tribes in the world. It’s a fascinating story that has tons of articles and books about it, but Last Days seeks to give Chau’s tale the big-screen treatment.
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Ultimately,...
Last Days Review
Last Days is a dramatization of the final days in the life of John Allen Chau, a 26-year-old Christian mercenary who traveled to North Sentinel Island in the hopes of reaching the North Sentinelese — one of the most isolated native tribes in the world. It’s a fascinating story that has tons of articles and books about it, but Last Days seeks to give Chau’s tale the big-screen treatment.
Related Rabbit Trap Sundance Review — Even Dev Patel Can’t Save This Dull Folk Horror
Ultimately,...
- 1/29/2025
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire

Director Justin Lin was last at the Sundance Film Festival in 2002 with his breakout indie teen crime drama Better Luck Tomorrow. Twenty-three years later, he is back with yet another indie project, Last Days, and clearly hoping to rekindle the fire that got him attention in the first place. Since 2006’s Tokyo Drift, Lin has been the go-to guy for the Fast & Furious franchise with five of them, most recently Fast 9 in 2019, as well as the most recent big-screen film in another hugely popular franchise, 2016’s Star Trek: Beyond.
Now this veteran director, after a few stops and starts and financing woes, has managed to do a film on his own terms again. And the appeal of making it is obvious, not only because it focuses on a young Asian–American young man and his Chinese immigrant father, but because it definitely affords him the opportunity to tell a...
Now this veteran director, after a few stops and starts and financing woes, has managed to do a film on his own terms again. And the appeal of making it is obvious, not only because it focuses on a young Asian–American young man and his Chinese immigrant father, but because it definitely affords him the opportunity to tell a...
- 1/29/2025
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV

Vin Diesel was bitten by the acting bug very early in his life, having acted in a New York stage production of "Dinosaur Door" at the age of seven. The way Diesel came to be involved in "Dinosaur Door" was kismet. It seems that he and a few buddies had broken into the theater to vandalize it, but were caught by the theater manager. Rather than calling the police, Diesel and friends were offered parts in the play, which they accepted. Diesel ended up studying writing and filmmaking in college.
Diesel made his motion picture debut in 1990, playing an unnamed orderly in the Robin Williams/Robert De Niro drama "Awakenings." He was 23. Also a burgeoning filmmaker, Diesel also wrote and directed the short film "Multi-Facial" in 1995, a film about his own multiracial background. In 1997, Diesel wrote, directed, and starred in the character-based crime movie "Strays," a film that played at the Sundance Film Festival.
Diesel made his motion picture debut in 1990, playing an unnamed orderly in the Robin Williams/Robert De Niro drama "Awakenings." He was 23. Also a burgeoning filmmaker, Diesel also wrote and directed the short film "Multi-Facial" in 1995, a film about his own multiracial background. In 1997, Diesel wrote, directed, and starred in the character-based crime movie "Strays," a film that played at the Sundance Film Festival.
- 1/27/2025
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film

Michelle Rodriguez's Letty was one of the most important characters in the Fast and Furious franchise, especially when she was an integral part of one of the universe's biggest plot twists.
The Fast and the Furious, which was the first movie in the now-multibillion-dollar franchise that has included many major actors who have also appeared in franchises like the MCU, was released in 2001 and introduced fans to Letty, the love interest of Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto.
Letty didn't appear in the next two installments as they focused on other stories, but she returned for the fourth movie titled Fast & Furious.
Read full article on The Direct.
The Fast and the Furious, which was the first movie in the now-multibillion-dollar franchise that has included many major actors who have also appeared in franchises like the MCU, was released in 2001 and introduced fans to Letty, the love interest of Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto.
Letty didn't appear in the next two installments as they focused on other stories, but she returned for the fourth movie titled Fast & Furious.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 1/26/2025
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct

The Sundance Film Festival has been a launchpad for many directors, including Justin Lin, whose debut film Better Luck Tomorrow premiered there in 2002. The movie, about ambitious Asian American teens dabbling in crime, earned critical praise, including a glowing review from Roger Ebert, who called Lin ‘a rising star’ and compared the film’s polish to that of big-budget productions.
After Better Luck Tomorrow, Lin’s career skyrocketed. He directed Tokyo Drift, the third film in the Fast & Furious series, and turned the franchise into a global phenomenon with five entries under his belt.
Alongside those, he directed Star Trek Beyond and worked on TV hits like Community and True Detective. Lin credits his Sundance debut with opening the door to a wide range of opportunities, saying, ‘I just wanted to try everything.’
Now, after two decades of blockbuster projects, Lin is back at Sundance with Last Days, his first indie film in years.
After Better Luck Tomorrow, Lin’s career skyrocketed. He directed Tokyo Drift, the third film in the Fast & Furious series, and turned the franchise into a global phenomenon with five entries under his belt.
Alongside those, he directed Star Trek Beyond and worked on TV hits like Community and True Detective. Lin credits his Sundance debut with opening the door to a wide range of opportunities, saying, ‘I just wanted to try everything.’
Now, after two decades of blockbuster projects, Lin is back at Sundance with Last Days, his first indie film in years.
- 1/25/2025
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon


Vin Diesel shared an update about what is believed to be the final entry in the
Fast & Furious film franchise and a direct sequel to 2023′s Fast X.
On Thursday (January 24), Vin took to social media to share an update about Fast X: Part 2. Namely, he revealed that the franchise would “finally return home” to film in Los Angeles upon the recommendation of a castmate.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Instagram, Vin shared a photo of himself hugging costar Jordana Brewster. In the accompanying caption, he revealed a conversation that they had recently about filming in Los Angeles.
“Last week, during the fires that displaced LA… my sister Jordana reached out to me and said… Please have Universal film the rest of Fast X Part 2 in LA. Los Angeles needs it now more than ever,” Vin wrote. “Los Angeles is where Fast and Furious started filming 25 years ago…...
Fast & Furious film franchise and a direct sequel to 2023′s Fast X.
On Thursday (January 24), Vin took to social media to share an update about Fast X: Part 2. Namely, he revealed that the franchise would “finally return home” to film in Los Angeles upon the recommendation of a castmate.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Instagram, Vin shared a photo of himself hugging costar Jordana Brewster. In the accompanying caption, he revealed a conversation that they had recently about filming in Los Angeles.
“Last week, during the fires that displaced LA… my sister Jordana reached out to me and said… Please have Universal film the rest of Fast X Part 2 in LA. Los Angeles needs it now more than ever,” Vin wrote. “Los Angeles is where Fast and Furious started filming 25 years ago…...
- 1/24/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared

Vin Diesel revealed Thursday that Universal will finish shooting “Fast X: Part 2” in Los Angeles in response to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. The 11th and purportedly final installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise will return to L.A., the city where Diesel noted the film series began 25 years ago.
On Instagram, the actor-producer shared he was inspired to bring “Fast & Furious” back to the West Coast in a phone call with longtime co-star Jordana Brewster, who plays the on-screen sister to Diesel’s “Fast” hero Dominic Toretto.
“Last week, during the fires that displaced L.A., my sister Jordana reached out to me and said, ‘Please have Universal film the rest of “Fast X: Part 2″ in LA. Los Angeles needs it now more than ever,'” Diesel wrote. “Los Angeles is where ‘Fast and Furious’ started filming 25 years ago … and now ‘Fast’ will finally return home.
On Instagram, the actor-producer shared he was inspired to bring “Fast & Furious” back to the West Coast in a phone call with longtime co-star Jordana Brewster, who plays the on-screen sister to Diesel’s “Fast” hero Dominic Toretto.
“Last week, during the fires that displaced L.A., my sister Jordana reached out to me and said, ‘Please have Universal film the rest of “Fast X: Part 2″ in LA. Los Angeles needs it now more than ever,'” Diesel wrote. “Los Angeles is where ‘Fast and Furious’ started filming 25 years ago … and now ‘Fast’ will finally return home.
- 1/23/2025
- by Alex Welch
- The Wrap

Vin Diesel is returning the Fast & Furious franchise to where it all started: Los Angeles.
The actor took to social media to share a conversation with co-star Jordana Brewster about filming the rest of Fast X: Part 2 in LA to bring back production to the city following the devastating wildfires.
“Last week, during the fires that displaced LA… my sister Jordana reached out to me and said… Please have Universal film the rest of Fast X Part 2 in LA,” Diesel shared on Instagram alongside a photo of him and Brewster.
He continued, “Los Angeles needs it now more than ever… Los Angeles is where Fast and Furious started filming 25 years ago… and now Fast will finally return home. All love…”
Last year, Diesel confirmed that the franchise’s next installment would be its last, writing on Instagram, “Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team…...
The actor took to social media to share a conversation with co-star Jordana Brewster about filming the rest of Fast X: Part 2 in LA to bring back production to the city following the devastating wildfires.
“Last week, during the fires that displaced LA… my sister Jordana reached out to me and said… Please have Universal film the rest of Fast X Part 2 in LA,” Diesel shared on Instagram alongside a photo of him and Brewster.
He continued, “Los Angeles needs it now more than ever… Los Angeles is where Fast and Furious started filming 25 years ago… and now Fast will finally return home. All love…”
Last year, Diesel confirmed that the franchise’s next installment would be its last, writing on Instagram, “Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team…...
- 1/23/2025
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV


It’s not lost on people how sentimental a person Vin Diesel can be. His character, Dominic Toretto of the Fast & Furious franchise, has become a meme when talking about “family.” A lot of that seems to be influenced by Diesel himself as he does not pass up a chance to show respect to his friends and fans in his career. It’s also what made his long-time rivalry with Dwayne Johnson jarring and the “family” aspect has be used as somewhat of a punchline. However, Diesel and Johnson have seemingly patched things up and the Fast star has teased the filming of the upcoming Fast X Part 2.
Diesel would recently post a photo about the arrival of “the first Fast car.” Now, the muscular star of the muscle car action series has made a new post on his Instagram that showcased an embrace between him and his co-star Jordana Brewster,...
Diesel would recently post a photo about the arrival of “the first Fast car.” Now, the muscular star of the muscle car action series has made a new post on his Instagram that showcased an embrace between him and his co-star Jordana Brewster,...
- 1/23/2025
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com

What is "Star Trek" in 2025?
That's the question fans will surely be asking after they finish watching "Star Trek: Section 31," the new Paramount+ movie that literally takes the iconic science fiction franchise where it hasn't gone before. Set beyond the reaches of the Federation, and with barely any Starfleet characters to be found, this is a corner or the Trek universe rarely explored on screen — seedy, lawless, violent, and gleefully free of the pesky "ethics" and "utopian ideals" that the films and shows in Gene Roddenberry's milieu so commonly lean upon. "Star Trek" has always acknowledged that the galaxy could be this nasty, but it usually showcased it through the eyes, and ideals, of stalwart leaders, scientists, and diplomats. But in "Section 31," the universe is saved not by brave folks doing the right thing, but by violent, nasty a-holes who know how to punch, stab, and shoot their way through a bad situation.
That's the question fans will surely be asking after they finish watching "Star Trek: Section 31," the new Paramount+ movie that literally takes the iconic science fiction franchise where it hasn't gone before. Set beyond the reaches of the Federation, and with barely any Starfleet characters to be found, this is a corner or the Trek universe rarely explored on screen — seedy, lawless, violent, and gleefully free of the pesky "ethics" and "utopian ideals" that the films and shows in Gene Roddenberry's milieu so commonly lean upon. "Star Trek" has always acknowledged that the galaxy could be this nasty, but it usually showcased it through the eyes, and ideals, of stalwart leaders, scientists, and diplomats. But in "Section 31," the universe is saved not by brave folks doing the right thing, but by violent, nasty a-holes who know how to punch, stab, and shoot their way through a bad situation.
- 1/23/2025
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film


Jordana Brewster teased the upcoming Fast & Furious movie.
If you haven’t been keeping up with the franchise, the 10th installment Fast X premiered in 2021. A sequel was announced, and it is believed that it will serve as the final entry in the franchise.
Fast X was a big moment for fans, as it reintroduced Dwayne Johnson to the mix following a feud with costar Vin Diesel. The formerly beefing costars have seemingly put any bad blood to rest and recently had an exchange during the 2025 Golden Globes.
Now, it is believed that Dwayne will return for the next movie, and he is also set to star in a spinoff.
During a recent interview, Jordana reflected on her castmates’ relationship. She also had some thoughts about the creation of the new movie.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Vin‘s so invested in the franchise and so creative that things are always bubbling up,...
If you haven’t been keeping up with the franchise, the 10th installment Fast X premiered in 2021. A sequel was announced, and it is believed that it will serve as the final entry in the franchise.
Fast X was a big moment for fans, as it reintroduced Dwayne Johnson to the mix following a feud with costar Vin Diesel. The formerly beefing costars have seemingly put any bad blood to rest and recently had an exchange during the 2025 Golden Globes.
Now, it is believed that Dwayne will return for the next movie, and he is also set to star in a spinoff.
During a recent interview, Jordana reflected on her castmates’ relationship. She also had some thoughts about the creation of the new movie.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Vin‘s so invested in the franchise and so creative that things are always bubbling up,...
- 1/23/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared


It’s time for the Sundance Film Festival, and once again I’ll be heading to Utah to bring readers of JoBlo loads of reviews of all the latest indie flicks coming soon to a theater (or streaming service) near you. Located in Park City, Utah (for now anyways), Sundance is always one of my favorite events of the year. Being a movie fan, I love nothing more than binging on movies in the same festival that gave birth to the directing careers of legends like Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Jordan Peele, Damien Chazelle, and so many more.
As has been the case for the last decade or so, the festival is jam-packed with horror flicks, as studios – in particular A24 – have had some major breakouts there, including The Babadook, The Guest, Hereditary, Talk to Me, and last year’s I Saw the TV Glow. So what are we psyched to see?...
As has been the case for the last decade or so, the festival is jam-packed with horror flicks, as studios – in particular A24 – have had some major breakouts there, including The Babadook, The Guest, Hereditary, Talk to Me, and last year’s I Saw the TV Glow. So what are we psyched to see?...
- 1/22/2025
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com


Netflix has revealed the list of films and TV series that will be removed from the streaming service beginning on February 1, 2025, and continuing throughout the month.
There are two TV shows that are being removed: The Mindy Project and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. There are several fan fave movies that are departing as well, including the Fast and the Furious franchise.
We’ve compiled the full list here for you to see. Be sure to mark your calendars and stream these titles if you haven’t already!
Head inside to see the full list of titles that are leaving Netflix in February 2025…
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Leaving 2/1/25
Cocaine Cowboys 2
Plus One
Run All Night
Leaving 2/11/25
The Fast and the Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Fast Five
Fast & Furious 6
The Pope’s Exorcist
Leaving 2/14/25
The Catcher Was a Spy...
There are two TV shows that are being removed: The Mindy Project and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. There are several fan fave movies that are departing as well, including the Fast and the Furious franchise.
We’ve compiled the full list here for you to see. Be sure to mark your calendars and stream these titles if you haven’t already!
Head inside to see the full list of titles that are leaving Netflix in February 2025…
Scroll down to see every movie and TV show leaving the streamer soon…
Leaving 2/1/25
Cocaine Cowboys 2
Plus One
Run All Night
Leaving 2/11/25
The Fast and the Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Fast Five
Fast & Furious 6
The Pope’s Exorcist
Leaving 2/14/25
The Catcher Was a Spy...
- 1/22/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared


Paramount Pictures has set March 19, 2027, as the release date for the fourth movie in its blockbuster “Sonic the Hedgehog” series. The announcement comes amid the outstanding success of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which has earned $422 million worldwide, making it the franchise’s biggest hit yet.
The latest film has shown impressive box office strength since its Christmas release. It has collected $218 million in the United States and topped charts in more than 30 countries, including major markets like the UK, Mexico, Italy, and Australia. Audiences have warmly embraced the movie, giving it an “A” CinemaScore rating.
Star power helped drive the third film’s success. Keanu Reeves joined the cast as the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog, while Jim Carrey took on two roles, playing both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik. Ben Schwartz returned to voice Sonic, the series’ main character.
Jeff Fowler, who has directed all three Sonic movies, recently spoke...
The latest film has shown impressive box office strength since its Christmas release. It has collected $218 million in the United States and topped charts in more than 30 countries, including major markets like the UK, Mexico, Italy, and Australia. Audiences have warmly embraced the movie, giving it an “A” CinemaScore rating.
Star power helped drive the third film’s success. Keanu Reeves joined the cast as the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog, while Jim Carrey took on two roles, playing both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik. Ben Schwartz returned to voice Sonic, the series’ main character.
Jeff Fowler, who has directed all three Sonic movies, recently spoke...
- 1/21/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely

“Sonic the Hedgehog 4” is racing off to 2027. Paramount announced Tuesday that the next installment of the popular video game adaptation will hit theaters March 19, 2027.
The franchise’s third feature is currently in theaters and hit a series-best milestone of $422 million at the global box office this weekend. The Jim Carrey-starrer has made $218 million domestically to date.
The Christmas release charged back into theaters this winter with a slew of familiar faces and a couple new ones. The big addition for the threequel was Keanu Reeves voicing Shadow the Hedgehog – a fan favorite character from the franchise. Carrey also also returned, this time pulling double duty playing both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik. And “Parks and Recreation” actor Ben Schwartz was also back to voice the titular speedster.
Jeff Fowler directed all three of the original live-action “Sonic the Hedgehog” outings.
“I think it’s a little funny that the...
The franchise’s third feature is currently in theaters and hit a series-best milestone of $422 million at the global box office this weekend. The Jim Carrey-starrer has made $218 million domestically to date.
The Christmas release charged back into theaters this winter with a slew of familiar faces and a couple new ones. The big addition for the threequel was Keanu Reeves voicing Shadow the Hedgehog – a fan favorite character from the franchise. Carrey also also returned, this time pulling double duty playing both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik. And “Parks and Recreation” actor Ben Schwartz was also back to voice the titular speedster.
Jeff Fowler directed all three of the original live-action “Sonic the Hedgehog” outings.
“I think it’s a little funny that the...
- 1/21/2025
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap

The average moviegoer might be eager to watch another chapter in their favorite franchise, but when it comes to the most esteemed awards ceremony in the land, sequels struggle to get much major attention at the Oscars. Throughout its 96 ceremonies so gar, nine direct sequels have been nominated for Best Picture, only two of which have been fortunate enough to go home with the shiny golden man. The first win was in 1975 when Francis Ford Coppola explored two different generations of the Corleone family in "The Godfather Part II." The second wouldn't come until 2004 when the Academy praised Peter Jackson's first fond farewell to Middle-earth and the best of the "Lord and the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."
The two films couldn't be further apart, with one being all about kissing the ring, while the other is about doing...
The two films couldn't be further apart, with one being all about kissing the ring, while the other is about doing...
- 1/21/2025
- by Nick Staniforth
- Slash Film

Vin Diesel’s ambitions for Fast & Furious 11 seem to have hit a wall ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Vin Diesel may be overly optimistic about ‘Fast & Furious 11’ hitting theaters in 2025, but his grand vision for the mega-budget film could be in jeopardy, as studio executives are reconsidering their spending strategy on a franchise that might be running low on fuel.
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Vin Diesel’s Optimism Meets Reality
Following the disappointing performance of ‘Fast X’ in 2023, Vin Diesel’s usual clout in Hollywood is starting to fade, and insiders suggest he’s becoming overconfident about the green light he anticipates for the next movie.
“Vin can blame the pandemic on Fast 9 not doing a series-best box office. But the marked underperformance of Fast X is totally on him, and it’s why getting the giant budget he wants for the next movie has been an uphill battle,...
Vin Diesel may be overly optimistic about ‘Fast & Furious 11’ hitting theaters in 2025, but his grand vision for the mega-budget film could be in jeopardy, as studio executives are reconsidering their spending strategy on a franchise that might be running low on fuel.
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A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel)
Vin Diesel’s Optimism Meets Reality
Following the disappointing performance of ‘Fast X’ in 2023, Vin Diesel’s usual clout in Hollywood is starting to fade, and insiders suggest he’s becoming overconfident about the green light he anticipates for the next movie.
“Vin can blame the pandemic on Fast 9 not doing a series-best box office. But the marked underperformance of Fast X is totally on him, and it’s why getting the giant budget he wants for the next movie has been an uphill battle,...
- 1/21/2025
- by Arunava Chakrabarty
- KoiMoi

The "Sonic the Hedgehog" movie series keeps getting bigger, bolder, and better with each installment, and if the the post-credits scene for "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" is any indication, Paramount has no intention of stopping. And honestly? It shouldn't. As I noted in my review of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," this franchise might as well be "Fast & Furious" for kids and millennials who grew up playing the original "Sonic" video games. If the creative team behind these movies wants to keep going for years to come, we should stand back and let it happen.
Now that the "Sonic" cinematic universe has incorporated Tails (my favorite boy), Knuckles, and Shadow, the films are straying further and further away from the live-action world of Green Hills, Montana, and into the otherworldly lands shown in the "Sonic" video games (note: there are nearly 150 "Sonic the Hedgehog" games as of publication). The most important human in the series,...
Now that the "Sonic" cinematic universe has incorporated Tails (my favorite boy), Knuckles, and Shadow, the films are straying further and further away from the live-action world of Green Hills, Montana, and into the otherworldly lands shown in the "Sonic" video games (note: there are nearly 150 "Sonic the Hedgehog" games as of publication). The most important human in the series,...
- 1/20/2025
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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