Interestingly, right as actor Jeremy Allen White was discussing his character’s abilities, HBO’s CEO, Casey Bloys, gave a more specific timeframe for the highly anticipated, yet divisive, new series. He told Deadline they’re still aiming for a 2027 release, but now expect it to be in early 2027. When pressed for a more precise date, Bloys clarified they weren’t ready to commit to a specific month, reiterating that it would be ‘early 2027’.
Jason Statham has become a major action star, achieving a level of recognition similar to Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He’s proven he can shine in everything from large-scale blockbusters to smaller films, and even comedies where he gets to show off his comedic timing. His frequent collaborations with director Guy Ritchie have also been key, helping him become known for playing strong, British characters in films like The Transporter and Crank.
The upcoming film, Star Wars: Starfighter, aims to tell a completely new story within the Star Wars universe, without relying on any characters we’ve seen before. This makes it the first Star Wars film to do so since the very first movie in 1977. However, including familiar elements from previous films could ultimately harm Starfighter’s chances of success.
The Oscars have always had their share of controversial winners. Back in 1970, many viewers protested when John Wayne, known for his racist views, won Best Actor for True Grit. Later, fans of director Martin Scorsese felt unfairly treated when films like Ordinary People and Dances With Wolves won over his acclaimed movies, Raging Bull and GoodFellas. However, the idea of a clear “Oscar villain” really took hold in the late 2010s, fueled by the anxieties of the Trump era. Each year, one nominated film became a symbolic stand-in for the president, allowing online movie fans to express their frustrations. Films like La La Land, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Green Book, and Joker all faced this kind of backlash. It was a tense time, and it felt strangely comforting to see these symbolic “villains” defeated – as if it meant there was hope for overcoming the challenges of the era.
According to a reliable source, Magneto will be a standout character in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. Industry insider Daniel Richtman reported this surprising development, noting that the X-Men have already been prominently featured in the movie’s marketing. The trailer dedicated to the X-Men – similar in scale to previous Avengers trailers – showed classic characters like Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Magneto (Ian McKellen), and Cyclops (James Marsden), suggesting they’ll all have important roles in Avengers 5.
Okay, so I just finished watching Send Help, and honestly, the whole thing felt really familiar. It’s clearly aiming for that late ’90s thriller vibe – think Danny Elfman-esque music, slightly cheesy special effects, and, let’s be real, pretty simple takes on gender roles. It definitely hit me with some warm nostalgia. But as the movie went on, I kept getting this feeling that it was echoing something more recent. By the time the big twist hit, I started wondering if the writers were intentionally nodding to Triangle of Sadness from 2022, or if it was just a weird coincidence that their ideas aligned so closely. It’s a fun movie, but the similarities are definitely noticeable!
Catherine O’Hara is most remembered for playing Kate McCallister in Home Alone – the busy, stressed-out, but loving mother of Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin. She managed to become the ultimate mother figure for a whole generation of kids, because she felt so real. Unlike the idealized moms often seen on TV, or the overly dramatic ones, Kate was relatable – she was imperfect, overwhelmed, and made mistakes. And in a surprisingly honest moment, she apologized to her son and told him how much she loved him.
Are the terrible reviews impacting ticket sales, or are people actually supporting the film because of Melania Trump? The answer is no. Research suggests the film will earn around $5 million in theaters, despite Amazon paying $40 million for it. However, when friends are involved, a few million dollars isn’t such a big deal.
Brett Ratner was once a prominent director and producer in Hollywood, but his career fell apart after the Los Angeles Times published a 2017 investigation detailing multiple accusations of sexual harassment and assault. The allegations were serious, including claims of forced sexual acts and, as alleged by actress Natasha Henstridge, coerced sexual activity when she was 19. However, unlike some other figures facing similar accusations, Ratner had existing connections to Donald Trump and built his career on big-budget, popular movies rather than critically acclaimed films. It’s therefore not surprising that Trump’s team chose Ratner to direct a project for Melania Trump, which began development after the 2024 election and attracted interest from major studios like Disney, Netflix, and Paramount. Trump reportedly told guests at a 2017 wedding hosted by Steven Mnuchin that he enjoyed Ratner’s work, specifically mentioning the Rush Hour films.
The series Alien: Earth takes place before the original Alien film and explores the idea of multiple powerful corporations competing with Weyland-Yutani. Surprisingly, the show largely avoids featuring the xenomorphs that fans expect, choosing instead to focus on different alien species and complex issues of corporate ethics. Though some might see this as a departure from established science fiction tradition, it’s a deliberate choice, as the core of the Alien story has always been about more than just the creatures themselves.