The name “soap opera” comes from the early days of radio, when dramas were often sponsored by companies making soap. Before that, people called similar, predictable Westerns “horse operas.” Today, countless soap operas have been created, and despite covering so many storylines, they always seem to have more to explore.
Jason Statham’s next movie, coming in 2026, features him as Michael Mason, a skilled assassin living in hiding. He unexpectedly forms a bond with a young girl and finds himself having to shield her from dangerous enemies. The film, titled Shelter, also stars Bill Nighy, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach. It’s produced by Black Bear Pictures, the company behind films like Sydney Sweeney’s Christy and the critically acclaimed Train Dreams, which is hoping for Oscar recognition.
Chris Pratt’s new thriller, Mercy, is expected to beat Avatar: Fire and Ash at the box office this weekend, according to Variety. While Avatar is predicted to make $8 to $10 million, Mercy is forecast to earn $10 to $14 million, giving it a slight edge for the top spot.
The new movie, The Beauty, launched on Hulu and Disney+ and has received a 75% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
I’m so excited to share that Stargate SG-1 is finally hitting Netflix in the US on February 15th! That means all 10 seasons – all 214 episodes – will be available to stream, which is amazing news for fans like me.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Christina Hodson is writing the script for the upcoming film, The Brave and the Bold. She previously worked with DC on the screenplays for 2020’s Bird of Prey and 2023’s The Flash. While both movies were critically praised, they didn’t perform well at the box office and were released under the previous DC Extended Universe banner.
Okay, so everyone knows Channing Tatum is playing Gambit now, both in the new Deadpool & Wolverine and he’s set to join the Avengers: Doomsday crew. But did you know Gambit actually first appeared on screen in the original Wolverine movie? Taylor Kitsch played him, but it’s crazy to think it almost wasn’t him! I was reading over at Collider that Josh Holloway – you might remember him from Lost – recently talked about how he was cast as Gambit, and then the role was suddenly taken away. Apparently, it was a really weird experience for him.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner announced their divorce in May 2023, following 18 years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in September 2023, and both have since started new relationships. Baumgartner married financier Josh Connor late last year. According to Us Weekly, Costner is now dating 46-year-old writer Kelly Noonan Gores. Sources say they’ve been casually dating since the summer and are doing well.
In a recent interview with Variety, Rachel McAdams looked back on her career, from her beginnings doing comedy to receiving awards and earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She also remembered her first studio movie, The Hot Chick (available on Hulu), and a challenging moment that immediately tested her as an actress. McAdams shared:
According to FlixPatrol, the TV show Castle is currently ranked #14 on iTunes in the U.S., which is notable since the show ended in 2016. This renewed interest might be due to the popularity of Nathan Fillion’s current series, The Rookie, which is also performing well, currently at #8 on the iTunes Top 10.