Minority Mindset

TMZ reports that Brett Ratner’s comeback is quickly moving forward with Rush Hour 4. A source says the movie is “definitely happening – and coming soon!” Pre-production could start in just a few weeks, with filming planned for this fall. A dedicated fan’s strong support reportedly helped get the project greenlit. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are both expected to return as their famous characters after almost 20 years, though details about other cast members haven’t been announced yet.

According to Alex Perez in The Cosmic Circus’ February Q&A, there’s a strong possibility that Avengers: Secret Wars will be split into two movies. If that happens, it would effectively turn the story into a three-part series, consisting of Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars Part 1, and Secret Wars Part 2.

This week’s late night shows featured some interesting promotional moments beyond the usual interviews. Amber Ruffin used her appearance to promote her new play, and Guillermo gifted Kate Hudson with his own brand of salsa. Jimmy Fallon also seems to have a growing relationship with the famous Sardi’s restaurant – this week, they rebuilt a Sardi’s booth on The Tonight Show for Ethan Hawke, complete with original caricatures and custom dishes. This follows a similar event for Billy Crudup’s portrait unveiling. It’s hard to say if these collaborations are about business or just Fallon’s love for Broadway, but they’re definitely happening. Here’s a look at other highlights from late night this week.

It’s become clear that many films now include original songs, often during the credits, as a way to attract Oscar nominations. Even movies that aren’t musicals do this, sending the songs to Academy voters for consideration. You might wonder why this is necessary for musicals already filled with songs—but only original songs qualify for awards. Therefore, films need to create and add entirely new songs to be eligible.