‘The Instigators’: Jack Harlow Joins Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in Doug Liman’s New Heist Feature!!!

In an interesting move, it looks like Jack Harlow will round out the ensemble cast of Apple Original Films‘ The Instigators, per Deadline, with Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in the starring roles. The star-studded cast also includes Hong Chau, Ving Rhames, Paul Walter Hauser, Ron Perlman, Alfred Molina and Michael Stuhlbarg. Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr & Mrs Smith) is tapped to direct. The plot of the film follows a pair of thieves who go on the run with the help … Continue reading ‘The Instigators’: Jack Harlow Joins Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in Doug Liman’s New Heist Feature!!!

‘The Afterparty’ Season 2 Premiere Date Delayed to July 12!!

Murder will not be on the menu at Apple TV+ for another few months. The premiere of Season 2 of the hit murder mystery comedy The Afterparty has been delayed from the originally-scheduled April 28 to July 12 according to the official information page for the series. Christopher Miller‘s new mystery will have to wait until the heart of the summer before fans can jump back in. Fans have been … Continue reading ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2 Premiere Date Delayed to July 12!!

‘The Instigators’: Ron Perlman, Alfred Molina and Ving Rhames Join Doug Liman’s New Heist Feature!!!

Those jokes about everyone in Hollywood appearing in projects for Apple are starting to seem less and less like jokes. Every day, another big and exciting name is attached to a film or series from Apple, and today is no different. Deadline is reporting that Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Ron Perlman have joined the ever-growing ensemble cast for Apple Original Films’ The Instigators. The … Continue reading ‘The Instigators’: Ron Perlman, Alfred Molina and Ving Rhames Join Doug Liman’s New Heist Feature!!!

‘Americana’: First Clip Teases Halsey’s Big Screen Debut!! Check It Out!!

The first look at Sydney Sweeney’s upcoming movie Americana has been released ahead of its world premiere at SXSW on Friday, March 17 at 1:30 PM CT at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Americana’s first clip features three key characters in the movie’s plot Penny Jo (Sweeney), Lefty (Paul Walter Hauser), and Mandy (Halsey), with the pop star making her big screen debut. Americana also serves as the debut feature from … Continue reading ‘Americana’: First Clip Teases Halsey’s Big Screen Debut!! Check It Out!!

‘Americana’: Sydney Sweeney led Dark Comedy Sets March 17th as SXSW Premiere!!

Tony Tost’s directorial debut Americana (formerly titled National Anthem) will make its world premiere at the upcoming SXSW, Deadline has reported. The movie is looking at a March 17 premiere at the Paramount Theatre in the Narrative Spotlight section. The dark comedic crime thriller follows a rag-tag group of heroes and villains in pursuit of a legendary Native American artifact, the treasured Lakota Native American … Continue reading ‘Americana’: Sydney Sweeney led Dark Comedy Sets March 17th as SXSW Premiere!!

‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: First Images Teases the New Members of the Upcoming Season!! Check It Out!!

During the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, the creators of the acclaimed murder mystery comedy series The Afterparty were joined on stage by cast members of the popular series to announce the premiere date for the highly anticipated second season as well as share a collection of first-look images for the upcoming season. The sophomore season of the Apple TV+ series will make … Continue reading ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: First Images Teases the New Members of the Upcoming Season!! Check It Out!!

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Wins Best Picture at the 28th Critics Choice Awards!! Check Out the Full List of Winners!!

The 28th annual Critics Choice Awards were handed out Sunday night. Everything Everywhere All at Once was named best picture; best director and best original screenplay for Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert; and best supporting actor for Ke Huy Quan. Heading into the ceremony, the film led with 14 noms. On the TV side, nominee-leading Abbott Elementary (with six noms) was named best comedy series. Better … Continue reading ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Wins Best Picture at the 28th Critics Choice Awards!! Check Out the Full List of Winners!!

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, ‘Abbott Elementary’ Win Big at the Golden Globes!! Check Out the Complete List of Winners!!

The Golden Globes were handed out Tuesday night, with The Fabelmans and The Banshees of Inisherin taking top honors on the film side and Abbott Elementary, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus among the big TV winners. Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Angela Bassett, Ke Huy Quan, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Coolidge, Steven Spielberg, Michelle Yeoh, Julia Garner, Zendaya, Guillermo del Toro, Cate Blanchett … Continue reading ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, ‘Abbott Elementary’ Win Big at the Golden Globes!! Check Out the Complete List of Winners!!

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Leads Nominations, ‘RRR’ Nominated for Two Golden Globe Awards!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Banshees of Inisherin leads the list of nominations for the 2023 Golden Globes, which were announced Monday. The film earned eight nominations, including best picture (musical/comedy) and writing and directing noms for Martin McDonagh. Everything Everywhere All at Once followed with six noms, while Babylon and The Fabelmans each earned five. Overall, Searchlight Pictures leads the film distributors with 12 noms, followed by A24 with 10 … Continue reading ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Leads Nominations, ‘RRR’ Nominated for Two Golden Globe Awards!! Check Out the Full List!!

‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: Will Greenberg and John Gemberling Join Cast!!

The party keeps raging, as Will Greenberg and John Gemberling have joined the cast for season two of the Apple TV+ series The Afterparty. Creator Christopher Miller is returning to direct and oversee the second season of the show, which began production last month. Sam Richardson, Tiffany Haddish, and Zoë Chao are reprising their roles from the first season. Greenberg and Gemberling will have recurring … Continue reading ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: Will Greenberg and John Gemberling Join Cast!!

‘Black Bird’ Trailer Teases Apple TV+’s Upcoming Prison Drama!! Check It Out!!

Apple TV+ released a new trailer for Black Bird, an upcoming prison drama starring Taron Egerton (Rocketman) and Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya). Inspired by true events, the series will tell the story of a drug dealer (Egerton) who has to befriend a serial killer (Hauser) in jail and get a confession from him to buy his own freedom. The trailer introduces us to Jimmy … Continue reading ‘Black Bird’ Trailer Teases Apple TV+’s Upcoming Prison Drama!! Check It Out!!

‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: John Cho Joins Cast as a Series Regular!!

Every show (and movie) could do with some John Cho, but right now, it’s The Afterparty’s turn. Deadline reports that Cho has boarded the second season of Apple TV+’s murder-mystery comedy, which recently began production. The actor joins new cast members including Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Ken Jeong and Vivian Wu. Returning players include Tiffany Haddish, … Continue reading ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: John Cho Joins Cast as a Series Regular!!

‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: Ken Jeong Joins Cast as a Series Regular!!

The Afterparty is looking to build on an already successful first run on Apple TV+, adding Ken Jeong per Deadline in the highest profile splash yet for Season 2. Jeong boards as a new series regular, joining the show’s returning leads Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoë Chao as well as the other new additions Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna … Continue reading ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: Ken Jeong Joins Cast as a Series Regular!!

‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao Set to Return!!

The Afterparty is bringing back some old faces for its second season. While the sophomore season has several new actors lined up, it seems familiar faces will also be returning to our screens. Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao, who played Aniq and Zoë in the first season, are set to reprise their roles. The two will be returning alongside Tiffany Haddish, whose reprisal as Detective … Continue reading ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2: Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao Set to Return!!

‘Black Bird’: First Images Tease Apple TV+’s Upcoming Prison Drama!! Check It Out!!

Apple has unveiled the release date and first-look images for its upcoming thriller series Black Bird, formerly known as In With the Devil. The true-crime story follows a convicted felon who is given the choice to reduce his sentence if he risks his life to enter a maximum security prison, befriend a serial killer, and manage to get a confession about the extent of the … Continue reading ‘Black Bird’: First Images Tease Apple TV+’s Upcoming Prison Drama!! Check It Out!!

‘National Anthem’: Halsey, Sydney Sweeney, and More Join Upcoming Thriller!!

The stars are lining up for a new film titled, National Anthem. Today, Deadline revealed that a slew of names have joined the gritty thriller, including Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Simon Rex, Toby Huss, Gavin Maddox Bergman, Harriet Sansom Harris, Derek Hinkey, and Halsey, for whom the film will be an acting debut. Screenwriter and poet Tony Tost will make his directorial debut helming … Continue reading ‘National Anthem’: Halsey, Sydney Sweeney, and More Join Upcoming Thriller!!

Queenpins (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – Two suburban women create a $40 million coupon scam. My Take – With all the variety of colored schemed crimes going on around the world, I guess it’s not surprising to know that coupon fraud is also a real thing. A particularly implausible episode which is now getting a fictionalized feature treatment from husband-wife writers-directors Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly, who in search … Continue reading Queenpins (2021) Review!!

‘Queenpins’: First Trailer Sees Kristen Bell and Kirby Howell-Baptiste Pull off a Coupon Scam!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A pair of housewives create a $40 million coupon scam. Directed – Aron Gaudet, Gita Pullapilly Starring – Kristen Bell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Vince Vaughn Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Queenpins’: First Trailer Sees Kristen Bell and Kirby Howell-Baptiste Pull off a Coupon Scam!! Check It Out!!

Cruella (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A live-action prequel feature film following a young Cruella de Vil. My Take – Personally, I have detested most of Disney‘s live action remakes. While I unlike most enjoyed Tim Burton‘s take on Alice in Wonderland (2010), I can’t say the same for its horrendous sequel, Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016), or his take on Dumbo (2019). My disdain for these cash … Continue reading Cruella (2021) Review!!

‘Cruella’ Gets a New Behind-the-Scenes Video!! Check It Out!!

With less than a month until Cruella hits both theaters and Disney+ Premier Access, Disney has released a fresh set of character posters and a new behind-the-scenes look featuring Emma Stone. In the new video, Stone explains how much of a unique experience it is to play the iconic Disney villain, and presents new footage that shows us more of the fabulous and wicked world of Cruella. The … Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Gets a New Behind-the-Scenes Video!! Check It Out!!

‘Cruella’ Set to Hit Theaters and Disney+ on May 28!!

Disney did hold out for as long as it could, but the wheel of release dates waits for no man or mouse. Today, the studio announced it would continue to semi-follow in Warner Bros.‘ footsteps and release more of its upcoming blockbusters simultaneously in theaters and on its streaming service, Disney+, with the $30 Premier Access. Among the same-day options is Cruella, the live-action 101 Dalmations … Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Set to Hit Theaters and Disney+ on May 28!!

‘Calls’ Trailer Teases Fede Álvarez’s Mystery Series!! Check It Out!!

Apple TV+ has released a trippy and terrifying trailer for its auditory mystery series Calls, which hails from Don’t Breathe director Fede Álvarez. Based on the French series of the same name from creator Timothée Hochet, Calls is described as an immersive TV experience that uses audio and minimal abstract visuals to tell nine “bone-chilling” short-form stories. Each episode of the genre-bending thriller will follow a dark … Continue reading ‘Calls’ Trailer Teases Fede Álvarez’s Mystery Series!! Check It Out!!

Silk Road (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – Philosophical twenty-something Ross Ulbricht creates Silk Road, a dark net website that sells drugs, while DEA agent Rick Bowden goes undercover to bring him down. My Take – With eBay expanding the strategy and Amazon perfecting it, over the past decade or so, every form of consumer goods, irrespective of their size and volume, have become available to easily purchase online. Hence it … Continue reading Silk Road (2021) Review!!

‘Cruella’: The Disney Villain’s Origin Story Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

Disney has released the first poster for their upcoming live-action origin story of the animated villain, Cruella. Emma Stone stars as the eponymous villain, and the movie will explain how she became someone who thought it was a good idea to try and murder dozens of puppies to make a new outfit. We’ll get our first trailer for the film tomorrow, but I honestly don’t … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: The Disney Villain’s Origin Story Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

Silk Road Trailer Introduces Nick Robinson as an Internet Drug Lord!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Philosophical twenty-something Ross Ulbricht creates Silk Road, a dark net website that sells narcotics, while DEA agent Rick Bowden goes undercover to bring him down. Directed – Tiller Russell Starring – Nick Robinson, Jennifer Yun, Jimmi Simpson Check out the trailer: Continue reading Silk Road Trailer Introduces Nick Robinson as an Internet Drug Lord!! Check It Out!!

‘In With the Devil’: Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Apple’s Serial Killer Series!!

Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser are set to star in Apple‘s serial killer series In With the Devil, which Michaël Roskam (Bullhead) will direct from a script by Dennis Lehane (Mystic River). Roskam and Lehane previously teamed on the 2014 movie The Drop starring Tom Hardy. Deadline reports that the six-episode limited series will be based on James Keene and Hillel Levin‘s 2010 book In With The Devil: … Continue reading ‘In With the Devil’: Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Apple’s Serial Killer Series!!

Songbird (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – In 2024 a pandemic ravages the world and its cities. Centering on a handful of people as they navigate the obstacles currently hindering society: disease, martial law, quarantine, and vigilantes. My Take – Well I guess it was only matter of time when some filmmaker would try to cash in on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, if one had to choose a filmmaker … Continue reading Songbird (2020) Review!!

‘Songbird’: Michael Bay’s Pandemic Thriller Heading Directly to PVOD!!

In a release plan fitting for a movie about a deadly pandemic that’s forced everyone into lockdown, STX’s sci-fi thriller “Songbird” won’t play in theaters and instead will debut on home entertainment. Starting on Dec. 11, audiences can rent the film for $19.99 for a 48-hour period. STX said “Songbird” will land on a streaming service following its premium video-on-demand run, but the studio declined … Continue reading ‘Songbird’: Michael Bay’s Pandemic Thriller Heading Directly to PVOD!!

‘Songbird’ Trailer Reveals the Michael Bay Produced Pandemic Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – In 2022 a pandemic ravages the world and its cities. Centering on a handful of people as they navigate the obstacles currently hindering society: disease, martial law, quarantine, and vigilantes. Directed – Adam Mason Starring – K.J. Apa, Sofia Carson, Craig Robinson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Songbird’ Trailer Reveals the Michael Bay Produced Pandemic Thriller!! Check It Out!!

‘Queenpins’: STX Picks Up the Kristen Bell led Comedy!!

STXfilms has nabbed the female-driven comedy Queenpins, which is inspired by the true story of the largest counterfeit coupon scam in U.S. history. The film reunites the studio with its Bad Moms star Kristen Bell, who plays a suburban housewife who decides to take back control of her life by starting an illegal coupon club that ends up scamming millions of dollars from big food … Continue reading ‘Queenpins’: STX Picks Up the Kristen Bell led Comedy!!

‘Songbird’: K.J. Apa and Sofia Carson Join the Michael Bay-Produced Pandemic Thriller!!

Pandemic movie Songbird, which began production last week in Los Angeles, has found its leads. Riverdale topliner K.J. Apa and Descendants star Sofia Carson have been cast in the pandemic thriller being produced by Michael Bay. Adam Goodman and Andrew Sugerman‘s Invisible Narratives, which made the announcement, is behind the project that is also being produced by Catchlight Studios and directed by Adam Mason. Invisible … Continue reading ‘Songbird’: K.J. Apa and Sofia Carson Join the Michael Bay-Produced Pandemic Thriller!!

‘Songbird’: Demi Moore, Craig Robinson Board Michael Bay-Produced Pandemic Thriller!!

Demi Moore, Craig Robinson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Peter Stormare have nabbed leading roles in Songbird, a timely pandemic-centric thriller produced by Michael Bay. Adam Goodman and Andrew Sugerman’s Invisible Narratives is behind the project, which is also being produced by Catchlight Studios and Bay. Directing is Adam Mason, who co-wrote the script with Simon Boyes. Set two years in the future during a pandemic … Continue reading ‘Songbird’: Demi Moore, Craig Robinson Board Michael Bay-Produced Pandemic Thriller!!

‘Da 5 Bloods’ Gets a Powerful New Poster From Spike Lee!! Check It Out!!

With everyone alternating between stuck at home and taking to the streets to protest racial injustice, a new Spike Lee film debuting on Netflix of all places feels like the type of cosmic kismet you just can’t plan. But Da 5 Bloods is here, it’s happening, and its Oscar-winning director took to social media to reveal a gorgeous new poster ahead of the movie’s June … Continue reading ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Gets a Powerful New Poster From Spike Lee!! Check It Out!!

‘Da 5 Bloods’ Trailer Reveals Spike Lee’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen Squad Leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide. Directed – Spike Lee Starring – Chadwick Boseman, Jean Reno, Paul Walter Hauser Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Trailer Reveals Spike Lee’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

‘Da 5 Bloods’: Spike Lee’s Netflix Film Gets a Teaser Poster!! Check It Out!!

Fresh off an Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay for the terrific BlacKkKlansman, filmmaker Spike Lee took his talents to Netflix to craft an original film. That movie, called Da 5 Bloods, is coming out this summer, and we now have our first look at the film’s teaser poster thanks to Lee himself, who also revealed a release date: June 12th. The ensemble film is … Continue reading ‘Da 5 Bloods’: Spike Lee’s Netflix Film Gets a Teaser Poster!! Check It Out!!

Richard Jewell (2019) Review!!!

Synopsis – American security guard Richard Jewell saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely reported that he was a terrorist. My Take – It sure is inspiring to see how actor/filmmaker Clint Eastwood even at the age of 89 is consistently delivering at least one film per year. While his … Continue reading Richard Jewell (2019) Review!!!

National Board of Review Names ‘The Irishman’ Best Film!!

The National Board of Review announced the best in film in 2019, adding to the growing conversation of pre-Oscar awards and accolades that might speak to who will take home the coveted Academy Awards. The NBR is made up of filmmakers, critics, academics, and more. The organization also facilitates screenings and discussions, hands out grants to emerging filmmakers, and helps catapult films into a more … Continue reading National Board of Review Names ‘The Irishman’ Best Film!!

‘Richard Jewell’: First Trailer Reveals Clint Eastwood’s New True-Story Drama!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – American security guard, Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser), heroically saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is unjustly vilified by journalists and the press who falsely report that he was a terrorist. Directed – Clint Eastwood Starring – Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Richard Jewell’: First Trailer Reveals Clint Eastwood’s New True-Story Drama!! Check It Out!!

‘Richard Jewell’: First Images Reveal the Clint Eastwood’s Bombing Biopic!! Check It Out!!

Hot off the news that Clint Eastwood shot and finished Richard Jewell faster than anyone could process the fact Clint Eastwood was even making Richard Jewell, the first images from the film have arrived. Putting stars Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, and Kathy Bates front and center, the photos tease an emotional film that follows a true-story tragedy that turned into one of the most … Continue reading ‘Richard Jewell’: First Images Reveal the Clint Eastwood’s Bombing Biopic!! Check It Out!!

‘Richard Jewell’: Production Completes on Clint Eastwood’s Next; Set for December Release!!!

Clint Eastwood works very fast. He usually knows exactly what he wants, does one or maybe two takes, and then moves on, so that a film that was casting earlier this year has already wrapped filming and the studio behind it, Warner Bros., is set to release it. That’s what happened with Eastwood’s latest film, Richard Jewell, which is a fact-based drama based on what … Continue reading ‘Richard Jewell’: Production Completes on Clint Eastwood’s Next; Set for December Release!!!

‘Cruella’: Disney Live-Action Remake Adds Kirby Howell-Baptiste!!

Following the exciting first-look at Cruella during Disney’s D23 Expo in August, even more fun casting news has emerged. The live-action remake of Disney’s beloved 1961 animated film 101 Dalmatians will be directed by I, Tonya helmer Craig Gillespie and stars Oscar-winner Emma Stone as the titular villain with the memorable black-and-white hairdo. The story will take place in London in the 1970s as Cruella de Vil attempts to make it in the high-fashion … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Disney Live-Action Remake Adds Kirby Howell-Baptiste!!

‘Cruella’: First Look Reveals Emma Stone as the Disney Villain!! Check It Out!!

Disney unveiled a first look at Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone in the title role of the studio’s upcoming live-action prequel Cruella. The film is, of course, a new spin on the classic 101 Dalmatians story, with Stone playing a younger version of the titular villain in a 1970s setting. I, Tonya and Lars and the Real Girl director Craig Gillespie takes the helm, and the … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: First Look Reveals Emma Stone as the Disney Villain!! Check It Out!!

‘Cruella’: Joel Fry Joins Emma Stone in Disney’s Live-Action Film!!

The live-action Disney train keeps on a-rollin’ as the cast of Cruella, an origin story for 101 Dalmations baddie Cruella de Vil, comes together. Joel Fry, who co-starred in Danny Boyle‘s Yesterday this year and once met a very stabby end as Hizdahr zo Lora on Game of Thrones, has joined the project, according to Variety. The actor will play Jasper, one half of the fumbling … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Joel Fry Joins Emma Stone in Disney’s Live-Action Film!!

‘Cruella’: Paul Walter Hauser to join the Disney film!!

I, Tonya and BlacKkKlansman star Paul Walter Hauser is in negotiations to join Disney’s live-action 101 Dalmatians prequel Cruella, with The Wrap reportedly that he is being eyed for the role of Roger Dearly. Emma Stone (La La Land) is attached to portray the young, pre-villain Cruella de Vil, while Emma Thompson (Howards End) has been linked to the role of the film’s antagonist, The … Continue reading ‘Cruella’: Paul Walter Hauser to join the Disney film!!