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Fans will soon get to see how Spider-Man and Deadpool will interact with each other. While it is hoped that this union will happen on screen in any of the upcoming multiversal films, the current meeting is between actors Ryan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield. The two actors are paired together for Variety’s new season of Actors on Actors.

Ryan Reynolds with Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios

Both have been playing their respective superhero characters for nearly a decade now. But they joined the MCU only in recent years. Both their films in the franchise have gone on to become billion-dollar hits. Fans will also probably remember one hilarious moment between the two actors at the 2017 Golden Globes.

Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds And Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield Are Set To Appear Together Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing; Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine...

Exclusive: Black Label Media has acquired film rights to The Strange, the 2023 sci-fi thriller novel by Nathan Ballingrud, enlisting Aisha Porter-Christie (Amazon MGM’s Citizen) to adapt the screenplay and J.D. Dillard (Devotion) to direct.

The project reunites Dillard with Black Label Media on the heels of Devotion, his historical war epic for Columbia Pictures, which the company produced.

The Strange is set in New Galveston, Mars in the year 1931. In the desolate frontier of a Martian colony, 14-year-old Anabelle Crisp embarks on a perilous quest through the desert, vowing revenge on the man who doomed her father to the gallows and stole her prized possession — the last known recording of her mother’s voice. The book is said to evoke the gritty, lawless atmosphere of True Grit combined with the raw intensity of Mad Max, following a young girl’s relentless search for justice as she battles ruthless outlaws...

Over the years, that shiny gold statuette known as the Oscar has been handed out to a wide variety of films, including certain winners that plenty of film fans might think didn't even deserve the little shiny plaque the actual awards are nailed to. For example, not even filmmaker Paul Haggis thinks his movie "Crash" should've taken home the Best Picture Oscar. It's not up to him, though! This is the internet, after all. But how are we to determine the worst film to have won that coveted coveted man-shaped medal (don't make it weird)? According to Rotten Tomatoes' metrics, the worst Best Picture Oscar winner of all time also happens to be the first of its kind in a different but related respect.

Long before James Cameron was crowned king of the world thanks to "Titanic" and the wildest Oscars moment of our lifetime (i.e. the "La La Land...

In Disney’s new Snow White trailer, Gal Gadot’s evil queen, who also plays Snow White’s wicked stepmother, is out for blood. Eager to be the “fairest of them all,” the evil queen calls for the murder of Snow White, played by Rachel Zegler. The film releases March 21.

In the clip, Snow White escapes from Gadot’s villainous grasp, makes a run for the woods, and discovers the cozy abode of the seven dwarfs. While in the forest, she befriends the birds, takes mine cart rides with the seven dwarfs,...

The latest trailer for the upcoming live-action “Snow White” contains a special surprise for Disney fans: This new look features a brief glimpse at “Waiting on a Wish,” a new song that will be in the movie. “Snow White” will be released theatrically on March 21.

This new look shows off the familiar beats of this Disney classic. “This was my father’s kingdom, a place of fairness,” Zegler as Snow White says in the trailer. “But the queen changed everything.”

It then cuts to Snow White begging the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot) to grant her people kindness as the Queen schemes against Snow White in her quest to become the fairest of them all. You know the rest. Snow White flees into the woods and finds an impromptu family of sorts among seven dwarves.

But in the final minute of the trailer, this well known fairy tale changes. Instead of...

Brady Corbet’s epic drama “The Brutalist” was named the best film of 2024 by the New York Film Critics Circle, which announced its annual winners on Tuesday.

RaMell Ross won the Best Director award for his narrative debut, “Nickel Boys.”

Marianne Jean-Baptiste won the Best Actress award for her scorching performance in Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths,” while Adrien Brody won Best Actor for “The Brutalist.”

Kieran Culkin was named best supporting actor for his role in Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain.” Carole Kane was honored as best supporting actress for “Between the Temples.”

As the first major critics group to announce its awards, the NYFCC was able to give a little attention to its winners in a year in which few of the major categories have strong frontrunners. “The Brutalist,” a three-and-a-half hour drama starring Brody as an architect who comes to the United States after fleeing Europe during World War II,...

The New York Film Critics Circle announced its winners on Tuesday, with “The Brutalist” winning Best Film and acting awards going to Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Hard Truths”), Kieran Culkin (“A Real Pain”), and Carol Kane (“Between the Temples”).

Other winners included RaMell Ross (Best Director for “Nickel Boys”), Sean Baker (Best Screenplay for “Anora”), Jomo Fray (Best Cinematography for “Nickel Boys), “Flow” (Best Animated Film), and “All We Imagine as Light” (Best International Film).

Brody won Best Actor for his performance in Brady Corbet‘s epic drama, which A24 will release later this month. A former Oscar winner for “The Pianist,” Brody is widely predicted to earn his second Oscar nomination next year and is considered a front-runner to win as well.

Jean-Baptiste won Best Actress from the New York group, an outcome that many observers predicted in the days before Tuesday’s voting. The actress has...

Mark your calendars, Oscars fans, because the 97th Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 2, 2025 on ABC. The annual star-studded ceremony will honor movies released in theaters within the 2024 calendar year of eligibility. AMPAS members will vote on the Oscar winners in 23 categories, including Best Picture. But what will win? Here at Gold Derby, thousands of users have been making and updating their 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Picture, so let’s take a look at all of the top contenders in our photo gallery below.

These 25 Best Picture hopefuls are listed in order of their racetrack odds, which are derived from the combined forecasts of four unique groups: experts we’ve polled from major media outlets, editors who cover awards year-round for this website, top 24 users who had the best accuracy scores last year, and the mass of users who make up our biggest predictions bloc.

There will be 10 Best...

"My Cousin Vinny," the 1992 comedy courtroom film, is great for a lot of reasons, Marisa Tomei chief among them. Tomei's character, Vinny Gambini's (Joe Pesci) foul-mouthed but very supportive fiancée Mona Lisa Vito, comes in clutch in the film's final act, providing the expert testimony required to exonerate the wrongfully-arrested defendants. Even critics who didn't love the film, like Roger Ebert, were happy to praise Tomei's performance. "Tomei's surprise appearance as an expert witness is a high point, and left me feeling I would like to see this couple again," Ebert wrote in his review, "Maybe in a screenplay that was more focused."

Despite this, when Tomei won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the film, she had her fair share of haters. Because she was the least established actor nominated that year, and because Vanessa Redgrave was considered the favorite for her performance in "Howard's End,...

Emma Watson Explained Why She Missed Out on La La Land (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Emma Watson has just dropped the truth about why she missed out on the role of a lifetime in La La Land—and it all comes down to timing. While she was once rumored to star opposite Miles Teller in Damien Chazelle’s hit musical, things took a turn, and Emma Stone ended up dancing into the role of Mia instead. So, what happened?

In an interview with SiriusXM’s Town Hall, Watson explained why she had to pass on La La Land. She was already locked into another significant role—playing Belle in Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast. “It’s one of these frustrating things where names get attached to projects very early,” Watson explained, “but nothing’s set in stone.” The problem? She couldn’t juggle both roles.

Watson was aware that...

Here’s a La La Land moment that still haunts Ryan Gosling ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Despite earning an Oscar nod and being part of one of the most celebrated modern musicals, Ryan Gosling admitted a single frame continues to haunt him. And yes, it’s all about the hand placement.

Speaking to WSJ Magazine, Gosling opened up about a particular dance sequence with Emma Stone that became the La La Land poster. While choreographed magic was happening, Gosling made an impromptu decision to strike what he thought was a more relaxed pose. “We were supposed to have our hands up,” he explained. “I thought it’d be cool to put my hand like that [flat angle]. Even though everyone told me it wasn’t cool, I was sure it was.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.

Years later, the actor can’t help but see the missed opportunity every time he glimpses that poster.

Margot Robbie Talks About Babylon’s Reception (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Margot Robbie is one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. Debuting in the industry with The Wolf of Wall Street and gaining critical acclaim for Barbie, Robbie has never said no to ambitious projects. In 2022, she acted in a movie called Babylon alongside Brad Pitt. Babylon is an epic by director Damien Chazelle, famous for La La Land and Whiplash.

The film promised an honest look at the world of 1920s Hollywood, showing the industry’s chaotic transition from silent films to talkies. Babylon boasted an all-star cast, including Diego Calva, Jean Smart, and Tobey Maguire, alongside Robbie and Brad Pitt. With Chazelle at the helm, the film seemed destined for massive success. However, it fell flat upon its release, and the actress is still confused about why.

Margot Robbie is hoping Babylon will get the Shawshank Redemption treatment from fans.

If you think the stars of La La Land and Black Widow are the only ones with fat paychecks, think again. Well, it seems for Sophie Rain, money is absolutely laughing all the way to the bank. While Hollywood A-listers like Emma Stone and Scarlett Johansson have made their millions from blockbuster flicks, Rain is cashing in big on a whole different platform—OnlyFans.

Emma Stone in The Curse (2023) | Credit: Showtime

Rain, a rising social media influencer and OnlyFans model, recently made headlines when she revealed a mind-blowing $43.4 million in earnings over just the past year. Yes, $43.4 million! That seems to be more than most big-budget movie stars make from a single film, let alone an entire year of work. But did you know what—Rain might be pulling in more cash than Stone and Johansson, but she’s still not the highest-paid OnlyFans model.

Sophie Rain Is Raking in...

Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t really need an introduction. She is one of the sassiest, wittiest, and most amazing actresses in Hollywood who has proved her skills in every genre possible. Many actors have found their own niche, but Lawrence has, over the years, jumped from action movies to rom-coms to superhero flicks and shown her efficiency.

Jennifer Lawrence on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Credits: The Tonight Show YouTube

Oscar-winning actress JLaw began her acting career on the small screen but got her first breakthrough role in Winter’s Bone. Between then and now with No Hard Feelings, the diva has carved her path within her short but impressive filmography. She is truly one of the most popular and celebrated stars of today’s generation. Lawrence has starred in many blockbuster franchises which have grossed millions at the box office.

So, let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-grossing...

As a genre, movie musicals have had some serious ups and downs throughout Hollywood history. Right now, they definitely seem to be on an upswing, especially now that the long-awaited "Wicked" movie blew everyone away at the box office — and it was only the first half of the musical to boot.

In recent years, movie musicals like "Wonka," "Mean Girls," "The Greatest Showman," "La La Land," and even the filmed stage version of "Hamilton" have become enormous hits, though critical reception has been decidedly mixed across these projects. So what are the best musicals ever according to the official Rotten Tomatoes ranking of movie musicals? Only three musicals earned 100% ratings on the review aggregate, which is — I have to say — a little surprising, largely because some all-time classics apparently missed the cut. For example, "The Sound of Music" and the original "West Side Story" only earned 83% and 92%, respectively, despite being two staples of the genre,...

After the near-universal acclaim of Whiplash and La La Land, it seemed that director Damien Chazelle could do no wrong. However, the release of the star-studded Babylon was met with mixed reviews and a disappointing box office, and Margot Robbie is still confused as to why audiences hated the film.

Babylon depicts the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood. It was Chazelle’s most expensive and most ambitious project to date, which is a shame that it was perceived as such a letdown. “I still can’t figure out why people really hated it,” Robbie said in a conversation with Ben Mankiewicz on the Talking Pictures podcast. “I wonder if in 20 years people are going to be like, ‘Wait, Babylon didn’t do well at the time? That’s crazy.’ When you hear something like, [The] Shawshank Redemption was a failure at the time,...

The CBS series “Watson” will premiere after the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, on CBS and also be available to stream on Paramount+. The series will air regularly starting Feb. 16.

“Watson” takes place six months after the death of the titular character’s friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty. The show stars Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders.

Per the logline, “Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, though – Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century. Watson is a medical show with a strong investigative spine, featuring a modern version of one of history’s greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries.”

The cast also includes Eve Harlow,...

On paper, Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” should have worked. Not only was Chazelle off of two hit films, “La La Land” and “First Man,” but the cast for “Babylon” features names like Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, two of the biggest names in Hollywood. But not only did “Babylon” fail at the box office, but it also received mixed-to-negative reviews.

Continue reading Margot Robbie Is Shocked ‘Babylon’ Bombed: “I Still Can’t Figure Out Why People Hated It” at The Playlist.

Margot Robbie doesn’t understand the negative discourse surrounding her 2022 film Babylon.

On Tuesday’s episode of the Talking Pictures podcast, host Ben Mankiewicz questioned why the Damien Chazelle-directed movie is considered a “public failure.” Mankiewicz recalled watching the film and saying, “Why don’t people like this movie?” Robbie felt the same, adding, “I’m still saying that. I love it!”

“I still can’t figure out why people really hated it,” Robbie said. “I wonder if in 20 years people are going to be like, ‘Wait, Babylon didn’t do well at the time? That’s crazy.’ When you hear something like, [The] Shawshank Redemption was a failure at the time, or whatever it is, and you’re like, ‘Oh, how is that possible?'”

Prior to Babylon, Chazelle had received acclaim for films like Whiplash, which won three Oscars and several other awards, and the six-time Oscar winner La La Land.

It’s a good year for the musically inclined. This awards season is full of actors who sing. And that doesn’t just mean the performers who were already known for their vocal chops like musical theater star Cynthia Erivo and pop singer Ariana Grande in “Wicked.” There are a number of singing actors for whom music isn’t their primary claim to fame, like Timothée Chalamet in “A Complete Unknown,” Zoe Saldaña in “Emilia Pérez,” Angelina Jolie in “Maria,” Kingsley Ben-Adir in “Bob Marley: One Love,” and even Saoirse Ronan in “Blitz.” Will those stars get a bump for showing their vocal range in addition to their dramatic range?

Some stars over the last 20 or so years were recognized for expanding their repertoires. Nicole Kidman earned an Oscar nom for the 2001 musical “Moulin Rouge!” — though her co-star Ewan McGregor was snubbed despite also doing his own singing. “Chicago” (2002) earned...

Margot Robbie appeared on the “Talking Pictures” podcast and expressed her continued bafflement over moviegoers hating “Babylon,” her infamous 2022 box office flop co-starring Brad Pitt. Directed by “La La Land” Oscar winner Damian Chazelle, the Hollywood epic centered on silent movie stars in the 1920s as they struggle to adapt during the industry’s transition to talkies. “Babylon” was made for a budget in the $80 million range but bombed with $15 million at the domestic box office and $63 million worldwide.

“I am still saying that,” Robbie said when podcast host Ben Mankiewicz expressed confusion over people not liking “Babylon.” “I love it. I don’t get it either. I know I am biased because I am very close to the project and I obviously believe in it, but I still can’t figure out why people hated it. I wonder if in 20 years people are going to be like, ‘Wait, “Babylon...

A heavy influence on major recent Hollywood musicals such as La La Land, Barbie, and even, perhaps most blatantly, Joker: Folie à Deux, Jacques Demy’s musical masterpiece The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has been restored in 4K for its 60th anniversary. Starring Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo with music by Michel Legrand, the restoration will now roll out at NYC’s Film Forum starting on December 6 and at LA’s Laemmle Royal a week later, followed by a larger release.

Here’s the synopsis: “An angelically beautiful Catherine Deneuve was launched to stardom by this dazzling musical heart-tugger from Jacques Demy. She plays an umbrella-shop owner’s delicate daughter, glowing with first love for a handsome garage mechanic, played by Nino Castelnuovo. When the boy is shipped off to fight in Algeria, the two lovers must grow up quickly. Exquisitely designed in a kaleidoscope of colors, and told entirely through...

Universal Pictures’ adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical “Wicked” has stormed into awards season, fueled by spectacular ticket sales, glowing reviews and a kind of cultural ubiquity that happens once, maybe twice a year. And the film’s dominance won’t end at the box office. “Wicked” could cast a powerful spell on Oscar voters too, positioning the film as a serious contender for the best picture prize. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film stands out in a competitive and wide-open awards season dominated by blockbuster sequels like Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” and Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.”

Here are five reasons why the Academy Awards could be primed for a big green takeover.

Box office bona fides

Box office riches often play a crucial role in improving a film’s Oscar chances, especially in the race for the top honor. “Wicked” opened to gargantuan numbers, demonstrating broad audience appeal.

Emma Stone might be in a whole bunch of your favorite movies — but what are her favorites?

In January 2024, Stone spoke to Letterboxd — the social media site centered around movies — about her "four favorites," a regular interview the outlet does with major Hollywood celebrities. After appearing visibly stressed by the prospect of only picking four movies, Stone responds that Charlie Chaplin's 1931 comedy "City Lights" is her all-time favorite movie. "I love 'Network,'" Stone continued, name-checking the 1976 dark comedy that won Best Picture at the 49th Academy Awards in 1977. "'Mikey and Nicky,' I just saw it for the first time a couple of weeks ago," Stone raved, citing Elaine May's movie (also from 1976) about a mobster and his best friend (played by John Cassavetes and Peter Falk). "I love almost every Cassavetes movie — that one wasn't Cassavetes, he's just in it. It's obviously Elaine May, who's a genius,...

Will the Oscars reflect who won the presidency?

As the country recovers from the emotional rollercoaster of the 2024 presidential election, Hollywood will be coping with this charged political atmosphere at events throughout awards season. And that could determine the movies that Oscar voters choose to elevate. After all, the Academy Awards have a long history of reflecting or commenting on the nation’s political zeitgeist, sometimes defiant, other times conciliatory.

In 2016, the Academy’s selection of “Moonlight” over the presumed frontrunner, “La La Land,” was widely seen as a symbolic rejection of the divisive rhetoric that defined Donald Trump’s win. “Moonlight,” a poignant exploration of a young Black man’s sexuality, stood in stark contrast to Trump’s controversial policies. His Muslim ban would be rebutted by two other honors bestowed in that year’s ceremony: Mahershala Ali’s historic win as the first Muslim to take home a supporting actor Oscar,...

Watch the teaser trailer now and experience How To Train Your Dragon in theaters June 13. It’s playing with Wicked and it looks awesome in IMAX!

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

Once again the CGI is brilliant and Toothless looks great!

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts...

Universal Pictures has released the teaser trailer and poster for How to Train Your Dragon, the live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. Opening in theaters on June 13, 2025, the film comes from three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed trilogy.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.

Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship...

Writer/director Parker Finn’s sequel to his 2022 horror film Smile (read our review Here, watch the movie Here) reached theatres last month, with JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray praising the film as “one of the year’s best horror movies” in his 9/10 review. The movie has been doing well at the box office, pulling in about $132 million worldwide so far, and now we know when Smile 2 is going to be available to watch in the comfort of our own homes: Paramount is giving the film a digital release tomorrow, November 19th!

Smile was based on Finn’s short film Laura Hasn’t Slept (watch it Here), which won the Special Jury Recognition Prize in SXSW’s Midnight Short category. Caitlin Stasey (Neighbours) played the title character in that short, and reprises the role in Smile, making it a follow-up of sorts. Smile has the following synopsis: After witnessing a bizarre,...

The Oscars are the biggest night in show business. There's a lot riding on the line, as evidenced by the fact that several controversies have arisen during the last few years of the telecast. It takes an especially seasoned host to keep things on track.

As such, it makes sense that the Oscars would regularly turn to late night comedians to serve as their hosts. It's a tried-and-true method, and it's something the award ceremony just did again by picking Conan O'Brien to host in 2025.

Here's a rundown of the other late night hosts who have taken the Oscar stage. Late night only, apologies to daytime hosts like Ellen DeGeneres and Whoopi Goldberg! Here goes:

Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson is the gold standard of late night. He was poised, quick-witted, and could seemingly talk to anyone. He is a Tonight Show icon, and he host the Oscars a whopping five times during his lifetime.

Snow White star Rachel Zegler has issued an apology for comments she shared on social media shorty after the election results came in and Donald Trump was announced as the next President of the United States of America.

Zegler faced a lot of backlash for her post, in which she stated: “May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace,” and “there is a deep, deep sickness in this country,” as well as, “another four years of hatred, leaning us towards a world I do not want to live in.”

The original post has been deleted, but you can read the rest at the link below.

Rachel Zegler hopes Trump supporters never know peace, tells her followers to get off X because Elon Musk supported Trump, and ends with- “Fuck Donald Trump.”

This is Disney’s Snow White. (btw she probably won’t face any consequences for...

We're in the midst of a bit of a down period for theaters. "Venon: The Last Dance" has ruled the past few weekends, with smaller offerings like "Heretic" and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" doing what they can to fill the void. Dwayne Johnson's "Red One" is also coming to get the Christmas season box office started, even if it won't light the charts on fire. But this is truly a calm before the storm moment if ever there were such a thing, as a trio of big movies are just around the corner to help turn things around. However, the biggest of the bunch may not be Disney's big animated sequel "Moana 2" or Ridley Scott's historical epic "Gladiator II." Rather, "Wicked" is positioned to become not just one of the biggest movies of the winter season, but also maybe one of the biggest movies of 2024 overall.

Should you watch “Emilia Pérez” on Netflix or in the theater? Could “Wicked” win Best Picture? Gold Derby editors and experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to answer your burning questions of the week.

Since “Emilia Pérez” hit Netflix on Wednesday, audience reactions have been, uh, polarizing, to put it mildly. Scenes are taken out of context on social media and roasted left and right, a far cry from the more positive reception the crime musical has received during its festival run. Is it the type of film that needs to be seen in a theater to be fully appreciated? And with “Wicked” on the horizon, will “Emilia Pérez” be dethroned in multiple categories as the musical of the year?

See Experts slugfest mailbag: ‘Wicked’ reactions, Margaret Qualley, and the fifth spot in Best Actor

Meanwhile, “Wicked” is climbing the Oscar odds as it continues to screen before it hits theaters next Friday.

In Andrea Arnold’s Bird, Irish actor Barry Keoghan plays a father of two teenagers. In the film, he had both children when he, too, was a teenager. He’s brash with tattoos everywhere, completely focused on an upcoming wedding with his three-month girlfriend. It’s a stellar performance from him, imbued with his own recent experiences of fatherhood.

Keoghan’s character Bug spends his days on his scooter, moving around Kent. He’s never still, singing to a toad he hopes will pay his bills, dancing in hopes of impressing his soon-to-be wife, going up and down the stairs of the building he and his family squat in, unaware of his children’s daily activities. He’s contradictory, selfish yet loving, hated yet looked up to by his kids. The film, and Bug’s arc, culminates in this wedding, in which Keoghan wears a blue suit and sings to his new wife.

Here are three Oscar winners who refused to accept the award (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The Oscars are Hollywood’s ultimate prize, celebrating cinematic greatness since 1929. Over the years, we’ve seen magical moments, from unforgettable speeches to jaw-dropping wins. While everything seems glamorous regarding the Academy Awards, that’s not true. The ceremony has had its fair share of controversies, like when La La Land was mistakenly announced as Best Picture at the 89th Oscars, only for Moonlight to take home the trophy. And, of course, let’s not forget all those snubs where deserving actors and movies didn’t get their moment in the spotlight.

But the craziest fact is that in nearly 100 years of Oscars, only three winners have turned down the iconic statue. Yes, you heard it right. Some refuse to accept the highest honor in the industry.

Dudley Nichols

The first-ever Oscar rejection happened at...

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This November, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the surreal action comedy-drama series Interior Chinatown to the Christmas comedy-drama film Nutcrackers. However, for this article, we only included the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 7 best films that are coming to Hulu in November 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Aliens (November 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – 20th Century Fox

Aliens is a sci-fi action thriller drama film written and directed by James Cameron. The 1986 film is set in a dystopian future and it follows Ellen Ripley who is sent back to the planet Lv-426 to establish communication with a terraforming colony but when she gets there she is hunted by an Alien Queen who is out for her life. Aliens stars Sigourney Weaver,...

Universal is revealing “Wicked” to Academy voters and media as the film adaptation of the global musical juggernaut finally heads for screens November 22. On Sunday afternoon, the Academy screening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre on Wilshire drew some 900 attendees, the best showing since last year’s “Oppenheimer,” and drew a rousing standing ovation as the credits rolled.

On Friday night, when the DGA hosted a screening and Q&a for SAG and Academy members as well as press, attendees were also ebullient. (Sandwiched between the two was the film’s Hollywood premiere.)

With a hit show whetting appetites for the screen version, many fans turned up at these screenings. However, it will not be boosted by critics groups at year’s end. They will want to support other, less commercial prospects. When reviews come in and box office numbers climb, we’ll see where “Wicked” winds up in the Oscar race.

As much as the Oscars are one of the major accolades for the talents in the entertainment industry, they are also an incredibly rare feat for many. This is because, while the Academy has acknowledged some of the most iconic stars, it has also left behind many others, despite their deserving to win – something like what happened between Emma Stone and Amy Adams.

Amy Adams. | Credits: Arrival / Paramount Pictures.

This goes back to 2017, down to the snub that continues to sting so brutally. Back then, while Stone truly deserved to win as she was nominated for Best Actress, so did Adams, who was so critically disrespected that she wasn’t even allowed a nomination in the category. To say the least, that particular snub stung so badly that it haunts the director, Denis Villeneuve, even now.

Emma Stone Deserved the Oscar, But So Did Amy Adams

Besides the classic mixup...

Get into the holiday spirit this year with fan-favorite holiday programming for all ages, now streaming globally on Apple TV+. The Apple TV Plus Holiday 2024 programming features beloved Peanuts specials, musical holiday specials from Mariah Carey and Hannah Waddingham, the musical comedy feature Spirited, and more.

In addition to Apple Original holiday films, specials, and episodes, Peanuts fans can look forward to catching the timeless and iconic holiday specials for free on Apple TV+, including A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Apple TV+ will provide special free streaming windows for nonsubscribers to enjoy these original holiday specials, and subscribers can watch these specials anytime, all season long.

The Apple TV Plus Holiday 2024 Programming

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving — Stream for Free Saturday, November 23, 2024, and Sunday, November 24, 2024

For over 50 years of this Peanuts classic, Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, even though he is already...

As the 2024 year starts to close out, Hulu is bringing even more cinematic goodies to its slate for November.

And TheWrap is here to give a list of the best of the best of what’s to come on the streamer and what’s already added that you can enjoy. From thought-provoking dramas to fresh, animated flicks that will warm your heart and more, we’ve got it all here for you.

Check out the seven best new movies on Hulu this month.

“Higher Learning” (Columbia Pictures) “Higher Learning” (1995)

In “Higher Learning,” late writer-director John Singleton takes viewers to class at Columbia University in 1990s Los Angeles, where incoming freshmen — Malik Williams (Omar Epps), Remy (Michael Rapaport) and (Kristy Swanson) strive to find their identities on the campus. But when Remy starts hanging with a group of neo-Nazis, the already broken unity at the institution reaches an all-time high.

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D23 Brazil got underway on Friday, and a new trailer for Disney's live-action Snow White remake was screened for those in attendance.

Though it wasn't officially released (and most likely won't be), a couple of videos spotlighting snippets of footage have now leaked online.

Star Rachel Zegler introduced the teaser, which gives us a first glimpse of Andrew Burnap as Prince(?) Jonathan, and Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman. We also see quite a bit more of Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, who preferred her stepdaughter when she wasn't "so opinionated."

The footage is not the clearest (we'll update if a better version becomes available), but you can check out the clips and a new standee featuring Zegler as the titular Princess at the links below.

Deepika Padukone expressed her admiration for Ryan Gosling in an interview (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After her successful Hollywood debut opposite Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone had her eyes set on another dream co-star: Ryan Gosling. The Mastani of Bollywood, known for her powerful performances and global appeal, revealed Gosling was high on her wishlist, especially after watching him shine in La La Land. “There’s so much of that movie that works: the acting, the honesty, the songs,” she gushed. “He’s brilliant, and he’s someone I want to work with.”

For Deepika, Gosling’s performance in La La Land was pure magic—capturing romance with a rare mix of depth and emotion. She was hooked on how the film balanced visual charm with raw feeling. Wanting to work with him was just another bold step as she made her Hollywood debut.

The 2024 election of President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through Hollywood after many high-profile entertainers came out in support of Vice President Kamala Harris‘ campaign. The November 5 election came just as the 2025 Oscars race is heating up, sparking a debate about how this could impact the 97th Academy Awards.

Politics has a tendency to get intertwined with Hollywood’s biggest night, but whether or not it can actually impact specific races depends on the given year and films in contention. This year several movies could strike a cord with voters, with the most obvious being Ali Abbasi‘s “The Apprentice,” the story of how a young Donald Trump (played by Sebastian Stan) started his real-estate business in 1970s and ’80s New York with the helping hand of infamous lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong).

“The Apprentice” was already generating significant awards buzz, but will the outcome of the election shine an even...

Writer/director Parker Finn’s sequel to his 2022 horror film Smile (read our review Here, watch the movie Here) reached theatres last month, with JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray praising the film as “one of the year’s best horror movies” in his 9/10 review. The movie has been doing well at the box office, pulling in $110 million worldwide so far, and now Paramount has decided to pull a new marketing stunt: as reported by Deadline, Paramount will let you watch the first 7 minutes of Smile 2 on this website – but to do so, you’ll have to smile into your webcam for the duration. As Deadline notes, “anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer” will do. “If you’re thinking that you can somehow outsmart the tech, think again: The webpage, which flashes your image green upon smiling, expeditiously changes to flash a red outline at the drop of the smile.

10 Reality Show Stars Who Became Hollywood A-Listers - Main Image

Reality TV can be a powerful launchpad for aspiring celebrities looking to break into Hollywood.

From competitive singing shows like American Idol to various reality series, these platforms have become stepping stones for many artists aiming to succeed in the entertainment industry.

Every star has to start somewhere, and numerous celebrities have proven that reality shows can help them reach the pinnacle of fame.

So, take a look at these 10 reality show stars who transitioned from the small screen to become Hollywood A-listers thanks to their early exposure to reality television.

1. Emma Stone

Many may not know that before Emma Stone captivated audiences with her remarkable performances in La La Land, Poor Things, and Easy A, she began her journey in the entertainment industry on VH1’s In Search of the Partridge Family.

At just 16 years old, she showcased her...

When you think of Emma Stone today, you see an Oscar-winning actress known for her intelligence, wit, and charm. But rewind to 2009, and there was a fresh-faced young star auditioning for the role of Wichita in Zombieland—a role that would go on to launch her into the stratosphere of stardom. But what stood out from that audition wasn’t just her acting chops. It was her ability to own the room in a way that not only impressed but humbled one of her co-stars—Jesse Eisenberg.

Emma Stone in Zombieland (2009) | Credit: Columbia Pictures

During a recent interview, Eisenberg took a stroll down memory lane to revisit his first encounter with Stone. He was already cast in the movie when he was asked to audition actresses for the role of Wichita, but none of the other actresses quite did it for him. But then the Poor Things star, 35, walked in.

What if you were trapped in a bunker with Tilda Swinton, and she kept breaking out into song?

That’s (an extremely reductive version of) the premise for “The End,” director Joshua Oppenheimer’s oddball post-apocalyptic musical, for which Neon released a trailer on Monday. The trailer teases a romantic musical set in a billionaire family’s bunker after the end of the world they helped cause, with elegant sets and an unusual tone.

The film is Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Oppenheimer’s (“The Act of Killing”) first narrative feature, which he wrote with Rasmus Heisterberg and produced with Signe Byrge Sorensen and Swinton. The film stars Academy Award winner Swinton (“Michael Clayton”), George Mackay (“1917”), Moses Ingram (“The Queen’s Gambit”), Bronagh Gallagher (“The Commitments”), Tim McInnerny (“One Day”), Lennie James (“The Walking Dead”), and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon (“Nocturnal Animals”). The music is by Joshua Schmidt (“Midwestern Gothic...

Was Tom Cruise criticized for Tropic Thunder? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Remember when Tom Cruise turned the Hollywood game upside down in Tropic Thunder? Forget his usual high-octane heroics; in this 2008 gem, he traded in his action star cape for the over-the-top persona of Les Grossman, a studio exec you’d never want to meet in a dark alley. Seriously, it was bold—and honestly, a little bizarre. That’s what makes it brilliant.

Cruise waltzed into the film like a whirlwind, and one of the standout moments was his hilariously outrageous dance to Ludacris’s “Get Back.” Here’s the kicker: Cruise needed a big favor from the rapper to nail that iconic scene. That’s right—before he could bust a move, he had to get the green light from Ludacris. Talk about a power move!

Ludacris spilled the tea during a chat on First We Feast’s Hot Ones,...

Did Doctor Strange change the MCU forever? (Photo Credit – Hotstar)

Remember the days when saving the world was the ultimate hero gig? Fast forward to 2019, and we watched Earth’s mightiest heroes in Avengers: Endgame take on the ultimate challenge—saving half the universe! But after that, who could settle for anything less than multiple universes? Enter the multiverse, where superheroes now juggle realities like it’s no big deal, all thanks to Doctor Strange.

The multiverse started in 2018 with Into the Spider-Verse. Then No Way Home brought Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire together. But let’s not forget about DC! They weren’t sitting on the sidelines. Shows like The Flash, Arrow, and Batwoman twisted timelines like pretzels. Plus, Teen Titans Go! Teen Titans mashed up characters from various realities in an epic animated showdown. And what’s next? The Flash movie promises a wild nostalgia trip...

Why was Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ first date weird? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Once upon a time, in the glitzy world of Hollywood, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds kicked off their love story in the most hilariously awkward way possible—a double date! Flashback to last year when Ryan shared the juicy details during an interview with People. He recounted how he and Blake were out with other people when the sparks began to fly. “[Blake] was on a date with another guy, and I was on a date with another girl,” he said. “That was the most awkward date for our respective partners because we were just, like, fireworks coming across…” Cue Ryan mimicking fireworks, and honestly, who could resist that cuteness?

Fast forward to this month, and the tables turned when Blake was in the hot seat during another People interview. Jess Eagle played Ryan’s charming recounting of their initial chemistry,...

Did Henry Cavill almost miss the role of Superman? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Picture this: a young Henry Cavill, a.k.a. the future Superman, was deep in the pixelated trenches of World of Warcraft, slaying dragons and saving the virtual world. Little did he know, the real-life Zack Snyder was trying to reach him to deliver the news that would change his life forever. Yep, this super-hunk nearly missed out on his shot at greatness because he was busy gaming!

Born on May 5, 1983, Cavill became a household name not just for his looks but also for embracing his inner geek. While trading blows in World of Warcraft, he ignored Snyder’s call, saying, “Hey, you’re Superman!”

Imagine the epicness of that moment: while most folks would be nervously awaiting their big break, Cavill was glued to his screen, battling it out. Later, when he finally realized he’d missed the call,...