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HBO’s The Wire is widely celebrated as one of the best TV shows ever made. Spanning five seasons, the show, created by David Simon, offered a deep dive into Baltimore’s complexities. It explored themes like the drug trade, labor unions, political corruption, public schools, and the media, all while showing the intertwined systems within the city.

The Wire | Credit: HBO

When The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002, critics praised it, but it didn’t immediately gain a large audience. Over time, however, the show found its footing, eventually becoming a beloved favorite and even launching the careers of several prominent actors.

At the start of the series, the cast featured well-known names like Dominic West, Sonja Sohn, and Lance Reddick. As the show progressed, it introduced rising talents who would later become Hollywood stars. Michael B. Jordan, Idris Elba, and Tristan Wilds are now recognized as some of the...

Up on Variety about a year ago, there was an interesting interview with the German distributor of the Expendables and John Wick movies. Fred Kogel, who runs Leonine Studios, noted that all the top action heroes now, Keanu Reeves, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise, and Harrison Ford, are the same ones we had in the eighties and nineties. But with Stallone and Ford in their late seventies, who will be the new action stars when the icons are done with the genre? Liam Neeson’s action career can’t go on forever, and Bruce Willis has, sadly, had to retire. For his part, Kogel doesn’t believe distributors and studios have done enough to build up a new crop of action heroes, noting that for the older stars, there was “a great deal of identification with the type of the actor, with the physicality of the actor so that you could relate to that.

Before Hailee Steinfeld got engaged to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the singer-actress’s brief romance with the former One Direction member Niall Horan captured the attention of fans and the media alike.

Hailee Steinfeld | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Cca By-sa 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

The couple was reportedly together nearly for a year before they eventually split up. However, their brief relationship continued to be in the conversation, largely due to lingering rumors and their subtle digs, leaving many to question what truly went wrong.

Hailee Steinfeld’s Romance With One Direction Member Niall Horan

Throughout her career in the industry, Hailee Steinfeld has been linked with several notable names, including the former One Direction member Niall Horan. What began as a friendship soon blossomed into a romance.

Niall Horan | Credit: niallhoran via Instagram

The former couple was spotted on numerous occasions, including enjoying a Backstreet Boys show, as per People. A...

Sometimes, the most shocking stories aren’t the ones splashed across tabloids, but the ones whispered in hushed tones behind closed doors. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, once hailed as a visionary for shaping the music industry, now faces a storm of controversy. As if that weren’t enough, none other than Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are also being pulled into the fray, finding their reputation under siege alongside the music titan.

Big Homie Cc in an interview with Michael Franzese | Credit: YouTube

For years, the entertainment mogul has been seen as the mastermind behind some of the biggest names in music. However, what Big Homie Cc reveals about Diddy’s private world is far from the glamorous image we’ve been sold. As the spotlight turns, it’s becoming clear that the Hollywood elite may have some skeletons in their closets—ones they’d rather stay hidden.

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Actress and pop star Hailee Steinfeld is engaged to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the couple announced Friday.

Allen revealed the news in a social media post Friday morning, which featured a photo of the football star down on one knee, framed by a floral arch and candle-lined walkway. Steinfeld posted the same photo on her own social media, which boasts over 20 million followers on Instagram. The NFL reposted the picture later the same day, congratulating the happy couple on their engagement.

Per Allen’s caption, the proposal occurred Nov. 22, last Friday, when the Bills enjoyed a bye week.

Allen and Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023, when they were photographed dining together in New York City. The football star confirmed the relationship several months later.

Steinfeld, well-loved for her music and acting chops alike, was last seen reprising her fan-favorite Hawkeye role of archer Kate Bishop in last year’s The Marvels.

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It is not a hidden fact that Hollywood royalties like Emma Stone, Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lopez have established a strong bankability with their glorious body of work over the years. But did you know but they have now lost the paycheck battle to an OnlyFans model and social media influencer? We are talking about Sophia Rain. Rain revealed recently that she has amassed a jaw-dropping $43.4 million over the past few years by her work on OnlyFans. However, interestingly, she is still not the highest-paid model on the platform.

Talking about the Hollywood beauties, Scarlett Johansson became a household name with her role as the Black Widow in the Avengers franchise along with her other notable works. The Marvel films emerging as blockbusters just catapulted her bankability to the top tier. According to a news report in the Parade,...

Being Erik Killmonger in Black Panther was a task for Micheal B. Jordan ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In 2019, the actor opened up about the emotional toll of his Black Panther role, revealing that he turned to therapy to shake off the villain’s dark shadow.

“I went to therapy,” Jordan shared during a SuperSoul Conversations chat with Oprah Winfrey. “I started talking to people, starting unpacking a little bit.” While his Killmonger performance wowed audiences and critics alike, embodying the character came with a heavy cost.

So, what made playing Killmonger such a mental maze? For Jordan, it was the isolation. He cut himself off to tap into the villain’s pain and rage. “I was by myself, isolating myself,” he admitted. “Erik, his childhood was pretty lonely. He didn’t have people he could talk to about this place called Wakanda that didn’t exist.” Jordan dove headfirst into Killmonger’s world,...

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Forget Rocky, it's Sly Stallone who proved he was one of the ultimate comeback kids with his Golden Globe-winning supporting turn in Ryan Coogler's Rocky sequel. The story might be a new one - Apollo Creed's illegitimate son wants his dad's old rival to train him up - but it draws on elements of the original, including the inevitable climactic fight, without being slavish to them. Michael B Jordan is no lightweight in the acting department either and brings plenty of nuance to his character as he trains himself up at the same time as he strikes up a romance with his neighbour Bianca (Tessa Thompson), who is facing challenges of her own. Coogler takes this seriously - and so will you.

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Rian Johnson's whodunnit murder mystery is very much in the Agatha Christie vein - complete.

Spoilers for "Gladiator II" follow.

It makes for a refreshing change of pace that one of the biggest films of the year doesn't come with a costumed crime fighter or Tom Cruise leaping small buildings in a single bound. Instead, all eyes are on Paul Mescal squaring up against a rhino and the corrupt Roman Empire in "Gladiator II." Harking back to the big-screen epics of old just like the film that preceded it, Ridley Scott's return to the era of togas and treacherous rulers has plenty of sword and sandal based action, but there are some beats that might feel familiar to both Marvel and DC fans in regards to certain characters.

While "Gladiator II" director Ridley Scott may have turned down some superhero movies, there are a few heroes and villains in his latest film that mirror twists and turns reminiscent of some highly-talked about moments in comic book movie history.

Released in 2009, Dragonball Evolution, a live-action adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s celebrated series, embodies the “live-action curse”. The movie was atrocious and proved that not every popular series needs to be adapted in the live-action format. Even when it was first released, it garnered bad reviews for how terrible it was.

Goku explains why his hair wouldn’t go down in Dragon Ball Daima | Credits: Studio Toei Animation

What makes the movie a topic of discussion once again after all these years is Dragon Ball Daima. One of the recent episodes of the series had a scene that could have been a reference to the live-action movie. While it’s not great to be reminded of the horrors of Dragonball Evolution, it’s good to see every Daima episode being conscious of the history of the franchise as it makes these subtle references.

Dragon Ball Daima References Dragonball Evolution in...

Actor Denzel Washington was someone several younger stars like Ethan Hawke looked up to. Given his cinematic legacy, it’s easy to see why he’s served as an inspiration for so many later generations of actors as well. But who, if anyone, would Washington consider to be the next him?

What Denzel Washington has said about the ‘next Denzel’ Denzel Washington | Noam Galai/Getty Images

Washington already knew how influential role models could be. Years prior to becoming one himself, the Training Day star looked up to the late Sidney Poitier. Back in Washington’s youth, there weren’t too many African-American stars at the time. Poitier was one of the only black stars for Washington to learn from.

“You know, when I started acting, which was twenty-three years ago in 1975, that’s when I started really looking at his work and studying him because again, there was nobody...

Conclave director Edward Berger, once linked to the Bond and Bourne franchises, is instead making a time travel thriller with Elvis star Austin Butler.

We’ve spent the last few months covering various reports that suggested Edward Berger was destined for a major action franchise once he’s fnished making The Ballad Of A Small Player, a gambling drama starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, for Netflix.

The filmmaker is about to release Conclave, with his papal drama boasting a heavyweight cast and already picking up the kind of buzz that will likely see it as a a contender in a few weeks when various awards nominations start to get handed out.

Speaking of awards, it was the clutch of Oscars that Berger’s All Quiet On The Western Front won in 2022 that really positioned the filmmaker in a space where he would be repeatedly linked to two of cinema’s biggest action franchises.

Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend dismissed a federal lawsuit against him on Thursday, in which she had accused the actor of assault and defamation.

In an email, her attorneys said the suit had been settled “very favorably.”

The Marvel and “Creed III” star was convicted in December 2023 of two misdemeanor counts for assaulting the woman, Grace Jabbari, in the back seat of an SUV. He was sentenced earlier this year to attend domestic violence counseling.

Jabbari sued him in March, alleging that he had defamed her by continuing after the guilty verdict to maintain that he had “never laid [his] hands on a woman” in an interview with “Good Morning America.”

Attorneys for both parties filed a joint notice with the court on Thursday, stating that “all claims against Defendant in the above-captioned action are hereby dismissed with prejudice.”

One of Jabbari’s attorneys, Brad Edwards, said Friday: “That is how every case ends after it is resolved.

Image Source: Amazon The beloved drama series Friday Night Lights, which aired for five captivating seasons on NBC and DirecTV’s 101 Network, won over audiences with its heartfelt depiction of life in a small Texas town where high school football reigns supreme. Inspired by H.G. Bissinger’s acclaimed book and the 2004 film, the series followed the Dillon Panthers, their passionate coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler), and the tight-knit community that shared their victories and defeats. Boasting an impressive cast including Connie Britton, Jesse Plemons, Michael B. Jordan, and Jurnee Smollett, the show earned critical acclaim and several awards, including three Primetime Emmys. Its genuine portrayal of small-town life and exploration of themes like family, ambition, and dreams struck a chord with viewers. Now, Variety reveals that a reboot is on the horizon, with original showrunner Jason Katims back in charge. Although details are limited, the new series promises fresh stories and characters,...

The Fire Inside tells the story of Olympic boxer Clarissa “T-Rex” Shields (Ryan Destiny) and her coach Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry). Shields’ accomplishments in the ring are a matter of public record and she was the subject of a documentary. The film, from director Rachel Morrison and a script by Barry Jenkins, focuses on the relationship between Shields and her coach that sports fans never got to see.

“This is an inspirational sports movie until it becomes an inspirational life movie,” Morrison said. “The heart of it is the life part. A lot of it outside the ring is telling his side of the story too.”

The film is the first time Henry played a real, living figure like Crutchfield, he said. Henry said he was also inspired by the fact that Crutchfield moved Shields into his house.

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The return of the true teen drama — because most high school students probably aren’t living in the world of Euphoria — will continue as Universal Television begins developing a revival of Friday Night Lights.

The football-focused series ran for five seasons between 2006 and 2011. Now, director Peter Berg, showrunner Jason Katims, and producer Brian Grazer are eyeing a return with a whole new cast of characters.

Berg directed the 2004 Friday Night Lights film based on the 1990 H. G. “Buzz” Bissinger novel of the same name. When the series began taking shape,...

It began with 2008’s “Iron Man,” a film that introduced the world to Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark with the hint that he could be part of something greater. Over 30 films later, the story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is still being told, albeit with various tributaries and detours that introduce new characters and new worlds that may or may not cross paths one day. Each film in the MCU stands on its own to some degree, but like building blocks, they all connect as part of one interconnected universe. And in that way, watching the Marvel movies in order tells one grand story.

There are a couple of different ways to watch the Marvel movies in order, but below we run down how to watch the MCU in chronological and release date order. Indeed, some films like “Captain Marvel” and “Captain America: The First Avenger” are full-on prequels...

It’s Texas forever — again.

Universal Television is in early development on a new version of Friday Night Lights, its critically acclaimed drama revolving around a Texas high school football team. The original series ran for five seasons, from 2006-11, on NBC and DirecTV’s 101 Network.

Two of thee original show’s executive producers — showrunner Jason Katims and Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment — are involved in the new version. Sources say the reboot would focus on new characters rather than returning to Kyle Chandler- and Connie Britton-led cast of the original.

Universal TV declined to comment.

Friday Night Lights is inspired by a 1990 nonfiction book by H.G. “Buzz” Bissinger about the football team at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. Pete Berg directed and co-wrote a 2004 feature film adaptation of the book and created and executive produced the show. The series is set in the fictional town of Dillon,...

Clear eyes, full hearts, must reboot…?

A new iteration of Friday Night Lights, from executive producers Jason Katims, Peter Berg and Brian Grazer, is in the works at Universal Television. According to Puck News, there are already multiple bids for the reboot — reportedly from Peacock, Netflix and Amazon.

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The new Friday Night Lights is not a revival. While Puck reports that the series will feature a whole new set of characters,...

Clear eyes, full hearts, reboot.

A new iteration of “Friday Night Lights” is in the works at Universal Television, Variety has confirmed with sources. Series showrunner Jason Katims is onboard to return along with executive producer Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, with Kristen Zolner of Imagine also executive producing.

The project is said to focus on a new story with new characters set in the world of high school football, meaning original cast members like Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Gaius Charles and Jesse Plemons are not expected to return.

The “Friday Night Lights” reboot is in early stages but is being shopped around Hollywood by the studio.

Universal Television declined to comment.

The original “Friday Night Lights” series aired for five seasons from 2006 to 2011, first on NBC and then on AT&T’s The 101 Network. It was inspired by H. G. Bissinger’s 1990 novel of the same name, which was first...

Get ready for more Friday Night Lights!

The popular NBC football drama is the latest series is said to have a reboot in the works, and it is with the original show’s producers, Deadline reports.

Keep reading to find out more…

Creator Pete Berg, showrunner Jason Katims and executive producer Brian Grazer are said to be developing a new iteration of the award-winning series, which will bring a whole new story in the same vein of high school football.

The potential reboot would have new characters and is currently in the early stages at this point.

Based on the book by H.G. Bissinger and the 2004 Tim McGraw-starring movie, the NBC series took place in the fictional town of Dillon in rural west Texas, following a high school football team led by Coach Eric Taylor, played by Kyle Chandler.

Also starring in the series were Connie Britton, Taylor Kinney,...

Friday Night Lights could be the next series rebooted.

A new iteration of the football drama is in the works at Universal Television with Jason Katims, Pete Berg and Brian Grazer, Deadline has confirmed.

It’s believed to be a new story, still set in the world of high school football, with new characters rather than the previous cast, which featured Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch and Jesse Plemons.

The project is in the early stages but has been taken out to market.

A reboot of Friday Night Lights, either as a series or as a movie, has been long talked about since it ended after five seasons.

The series, which was based on a book by H.G. Bissinger and a 2004 film, was set in the fictional town of Dillon in rural West Texas. It followed a high school football team, coached by Chandler’s Eric Taylor. Britton played his wife.

Up-and-comers Orlando Norman and Spence Moore II along with Heidi Grace Engerman and Cassady McClincy Zhang are starring in Out Come the Wolves, an indie drama which is marking the directorial debut of producer Danny Peykoff.

Sam Rechner, West Mulholland and Curran Walters are also cast in the feature that began shooting in Portland, Oregon this week. Big Newport Studios, founded by Peykoff, is financing and backing the production, which is also the company’s inaugural project.

Set against the East Bay punk music scene in the mid 1990s, Wolves is a story of grit and dreams in a world of violence and desperation. Norman, Moore, Engerman and Zhang play a tight-knit group of high school friends vying to escape the blighted city in which they live. Getting away isn’t so easy, however, when the streets are full of metaphorical predators and prophets at every turn and the story,...

The search for the next James Bond has been running for quite some time now. Since Daniel Craig stepped off, fans have been patiently waiting for the next contender, waiting to see who will fill in the role. While they have been forbearing, they have not been quiet, putting forth more than a few candidates for the role based on who they think would be the best.

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale | Credit: Columbia Pictures

Names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Michael B. Jordan, and even Idris Elba have been put forth by fans in an attempt to have some control over the decision-making. However, a recent update shows that they have no control whatsoever.

The Requirements of the Next James Bond

Since it was first announced that the hunt for the next James Bond has begun, fans have been looking for some other kind of candidate...

For a guy who broke out playing a lovelorn, prank-playing paper salesman, John Krasinski has done all right for himself. Ok, a lot of people still crushed on his quirky looks and clever pranks, but to be named People’s Sexiest Man Alive is on another level entirely.

Cheekily speaking on his reaction to the title, John Krasinski said, “Just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts. Other than maybe I’m being punked. That’s not how I wake up, thinking, ‘Is this the day that I’ll be asked to be Sexiest Man Alive?’ And yet it was the day you guys did it. You guys have really raised the bar for me.”

One might think that a middle-aged man being named People’s Sexiest Man Alive would be an anomaly, but it’s actually pretty common for someone in at least their mid-40s to get the title. In fact,...

John Krasinski has been crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024.

The news was announced Tuesday night on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

“Just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts,” Krasinski told People about his reaction when he learned he would be this year’s honoree. “Other than maybe I’m being punked. That’s not how I wake up, thinking, ‘Is this the day that I’ll be asked to be Sexiest Man Alive?’ And yet it was the day you guys did it. You guys have really raised the bar for me.”

According to Krasinski, his wife Emily Blunt was “very excited” when she heard the news. “There was a lot of joy involved in me telling her,” he told People.

Krasinski is known for playing Jim Halpert on the U.S. version of the mockumentary sitcom “The Office” and the titular CIA analyst on the Prime Video series “Jack Ryan.

Grab an oversized fan and head directly to the nearest fainting couch, because the people at People have officially selected 2024’s Sexiest Man Alive. The winner is… drumroll please… John Krasinki.

The announcement was televised during Tuesday’s installment of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, as has become tradition, because who else would we trust with such an important — not to mention sexy — unveiling? Despite Colbert’s vocal disappointment in not winning himself, he graciously welcomed Krasinski onto the show for the sexiest interview alive.

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People Magazine announced its 2024 “Sexiest Man Alive” during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Over the years, many famous men, including a former soap star, have graced the cover.

Soap’s Sexiest Men Alive

The only ex-daytime soap actor ever named People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” was All My Children alum Michael B. Jordan, who took the title in 2020. His post-soap career has included Black Panther, the Creed movies, and 2013’s Fruitvale Station.

Although technically, Brad Pitt did appear in two episodes of Another World back in 1987. Apparently, it was his first speaking role on TV. Pitt would go on to achieve Holywood A-List status and be named “Sexiest Man Alive” twice — in 1995 and 2000.

However, a number of soap stars have appeared in the issues over the years. The Young and the Restless star Shemar Moore was featured in the 2017 issue. He famously told his mom that he’s “still got it.

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce are the latest awards contenders to receive honors at this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

On Tuesday, festival organizers revealed “The Brutalist” co-stars will be given the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 40th annual Sbiff next year.

“Both Adrien and Guy have had lengthy, rewarding, and uncompromising careers – and in this year’s ‘The Brutalist’ they each give us their best work to date,” remarked Sbiff’s Executive Director Roger Durling.

Set for release in December, “The Brutalist” is Brady Corbet’s American epic about post-war American life in the 1940s as seen through the eyes of a Hungarian immigrant, played by Brody. Pearce plays a mid-Atlantic titan of industry who hires Brody’s Lazlo Toth, an architect of great renown, to help him with a new project.

Brody is the youngest Best Actor winner ever, having won the award for “The Pianist...

Exclusive: The Santa Barbara Film Festival is lauding The Brutalist stars, Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce, with the Cinema Vanguard Award during the 40th annual event on February 13, 2025.

The Cinema Vanguard Award recognizes actors who have forged their own path, taking artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to film. Previous honorees include Paul Giamatti, Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Carey Mulligan, Laura Dern, Michael B. Jordan, William DaFoe, Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Rooney Mara, Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Amy Adams, Jean Dujardin, Bernice Bejo, Nicole Kidman, Peter Sarsgaard, Christoph Waltz, Vera Farmiga, Kristin Scott Thomas, Stanley Tucci and Ryan Gosling.

Directed by Brady Corbet with a scheduled release from A24 on December 20, The Brutalist follows an immigrant architect (Brody) who makes waves in post-World War II America, working for a fierce industrialist (Pearce). They plan to erect a mesmerizing, and defying,...

November 22 will be a massive day for Denzel Washington. His role in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” has thrust him into the heart of the Oscar race for Best Supporting Actor, and the film opens in theaters on the same day his son Malcolm Washington’s “The Piano Lesson,” which he produced, streams on Netflix.

But even with his recent hot streak, Washington is eyeing an exit strategy from the film industry. In a recent appearance on Australian “Today” (via Variety), the two-time Oscar winner explained that he has become extremely selective about roles in the final chapter of his career.

“For me, it’s about the filmmakers. Especially at this point in my career, I am only interested in working with the best,” Washington said. “I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make. It’s probably not that many. I want to do things I haven’t done.

Exclusive: After selling his short story “Bomb” to 20th late last year, with Ridley Scott attaching to direct the action thriller, Kevin McMullin has been tapped to script an English-language remake of A Bittersweet Life, the ultra-violent South Korean noir from writer-director Kim Jee-woon, for Netflix and Chernin Entertainment.

McMullin comes to the project following a competitive writer search for adapting this property. Details as to the creative direction for the remake are under wraps. But the original film, released in 2005, starred Lee Byung-hun as Kim Sun-woo, an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a powerful crime boss, Kang (Kim Yeong-cheol). When Kang tasks Sun-woo with monitoring his young girlfriend Hee-soo (Shin Min-a), who he suspects of infidelity, Sun-woo finds himself in a moral quandary when he decides not to kill her and her lover, despite catching them together. This act of mercy sets off a devastating chain of events,...

Denzel Washington may have just let slip that early development is underway on “Black Panther 3,” and honestly who could blame him? The actor said that Ryan Coogler, who wrote and directed 2018’s Oscar-winning “Black Panther” and the 2022 sequel “Wakanda Forever,” is writing a role for him in a third “Black Panther” movie — which has not yet been announced by Marvel.

The revelation came during a conversation with The Today Show Australia in which Washington, who is next seen stealing scenes in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” said he likely only has a few roles left in his career. The 69-year-old performer laid out his game plan for the next few projects.

“At this point in my career, I’m only interested in working with the best. I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make, probably not that many. I want to do things that I haven’t done,...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe appears ready to return to Wakanda.

Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed that a third film in the Black Panther franchise is in the works, but actor Denzel Washington on Tuesday indicated that there is, and that he will have a role.

Speaking to the Today show on Australia’s Channel 9 as part of a Gladiator II press junket, Washington said that director Ryan Coogler is writing a part for him in the next Black Panther film.

When asked about his future plans, Washington said that “at this point in my career, I’m only interested in working with the best, I don’t know how many more films I will make, probably not that many. I want to do things that I haven’t done.”

“I played Othello at 22, I’m now going to play it at 70,” he continued. “After that, I’m playing Hannibal.

Denzel Washington could make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in "Black Panther 3," as the actor has revealed to the "Today" show. His part in the ongoing saga remains unknown, but the two-time Oscar winner says that Ryan Coogler, who helmed the first two "Black Panther" films, is penning a part specifically for him.

"I'm about to play Othello at 70," Washington told "Today" while talking about what the future holds for his career. "After that I'm playing Hannibal. After that, I've been talking with Steve McQueen about a film. After that, Ryan Coogler's writing a part for me in the next 'Black Panther.'" The seasoned actor noted in the same interview that he's choosing his next films carefully, as he will probably only be able to make so many more in his lifetime. "At this point in my career, I'm only interested in working with the best," Washington explained.

Playing a boxer seems to be a prerequisite for an actor in their journey to become an action star. Will Smith played Muhammed Ali in Ali while Mark Wahlberg played Micky Ward in The Fighter. Though Sylvester Stallone had his breakthrough with the Rocky franchise, the greatest boxer in Hollywood reportedly even bested him.

Stallone recounted the filming process of Rocky IV where the legendary actor Dolph Lundgren played Ivan Drago. While Drago was one of the most dangerous opponents that Rocky Balboa ever faced, Lundgren himself was reportedly no less, punching Stallone in the chest on his insistence, which reportedly led him to be hospitalized.

Will Smith And Mark Wahlberg Have Nothing On Dolph Lundgren Will Smith in Ali | Credits: Sony Pictures

There is just something about boxing movies that makes them an iconic sub-genre in the sports drama category. Films like Million Dollar Baby, Rocky, Cinderella Man, Ali,...

The closer one looks at "Bones," the more one begins to wonder if everything really does come back to Hart Hanson's long-lived rom-com/gnarly crime procedural. From multiple "Breaking Bad" actors showing up as guest stars to Kevin Yagher, the legendary creature designer who co-wrote Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow," playing a key creative role behind-the-scenes on the series with his brother Chris Yagher, it seems as though our plane of existence is merely a tangled web with "Bones" at the center. Were the show to somehow be lost to the ravages of time like so much older media has been, it's possible our reality as we know it would collapse. Clearly, we should stop playing Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon and start playing Six Degrees of Bones instead.

You think I'm kidding? Try this on for size: Before he came to fame playing Adonis Creed and Killmonger, Michael B. Jordan...

Once you've conquered Hollywood by becoming one of the most respected and celebrated actors in the industry, what else is there to do but become a celebrated director, too? That's exactly what Denzel Washington did. Having received his first Oscar nomination for playing South African activist Steve Biko in Richard Attenborough's 1987 effort "Cry Freedom", Denzel then went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in what Rotten Tomatoes maintains is Washington's best film, 1989's "Glory."

While "Glory," which currently has a 95% Rt score, was certainly a high point for Denzel, the man still had decades of hits and critically-acclaimed classics ahead of him. After that 1989 triumph, for example, he went on to earn another Oscar for his role as corrupt LAPD detective Alonzo Harris in 2001's "Training Day." But between winning Hollywood's highest honor twice, Washington was also proving his ability to...

Young actor Harry Collett is best known for his work on House of the Dragon, where he plays Jacaerys Velaryon, aka Jace. Jace had a frustrating time in the show's second season. He has his own dragon, Vermax, that he can ride, but as the son of future queen Rhaenyra Targaryen he was discouraged from riding it lest a political rival shoot him out of the sky. His mother burdened him with the knowledge of a prophecy which every Targaryen ruler must work to fulfill, and he feels his birthright is threatened by a bunch of a new peasant dragon-riders who are putting their feet up on tables and using the flatware wrong and generally classing down the place.

How do you relax in a situation like that? Sometimes you need to let it all hang out. This is all a very tortured segue into telling you that Harry Collett...

Atlanta rap superstar Lil Jon’s epic performance of his classic “Turn Down for What” during the Georgia roll call at the Democratic National Convention in August wouldn’t have happened without veteran social impact strategist Ashley Spillane. After seeing the “from the window to the Walz” memes about Kamala Harris’ vice-presidential pick Tim Walz (a play on Lil Jon’s 2003 hit “Get Low”) go viral, Spillane got to work. Drawing on both her pop culture and political connections, Spillane — who served as president of Rock the Vote, the nonprofit formed in 1990 to increase turnout among 18 to 24-year-old voters — was able to join forces with Lil Jon’s longtime publicist Tamar Juda as well as key members of the Harris and DNC team to create one of the political season’s buzziest moments.

Linking pop culture to civic responsibility has long been a sweet spot for Spillane, who founded her D.

Let’s be real: Brie Larson became the center of negative attention ever since she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Playing the role of Captain Marvel, the hate she received was relentless. Whether it was her acting or her off-screen moments and opinions, Brie Larson was targeted left and right on social media, and to this day, she still faces the wrath online.

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in The Marvels (2023)| Credits: Marvel Studios

Ever since her first screen appearance in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Brie Larson has been in a ton of projects whether it is TV, films, or theatre. Therefore, calling her a “bad actor” doesn’t really make sense if you think about it. Why else would she be signing project after project and why else would she have over a hundred awards to her name? Think about it.

The Unfair Treatment of Brie Larson...

An upsurge in directors starring in their own movies has seen mixed results. Lake Bell, Elia Suleiman and Viggo Mortensen explain the perks and pitfalls of being on both sides of the camera

Since the very first directorial cameos – George Méliès’ sorcerer-like appearances in The Vanishing Lady and Playing Cards in the 1890s – directors have often been unable to resist being in front of, as well as behind, the camera.” M Night Shyamalan, a film-maker notoriously eager to appear in his own work speaks for all these frustrated thespians: “It’s important for me to be a part of the film in some way […] I would love to play the lead role, but it’s physically impossible.”

An ever-growing league of multi-hyphenate actor-directors have, however, been proving Shyamalan wrong. Aside from the obvious heavyweights in 20th-century cinema who juggled on and off-camera personae, the past decade has seen a staggering...

Michael B. Jordan is one of the most exciting actors of his generation. Ever since breakout role as Wallace in "The Wire," Jordan has left a mark on every project he's been, with memorable roles in everything from soaps like "All My Children," to indie work like "Fruitvale Station" and even superhero fare like his excellent job as Killmonger in "Black Panther" — truly, every time Jordan collaborates with Ryan Coogler, they produce magic, which is why we absolutely can't wait for "Sinners." Then there's his directorial work in "Creed III," a fantastic film that brings anime aesthetics and rivalries to the popular boxing franchise.

Jordan is an example of why overnight success isn't really a thing with actors. Sure, there are roles that can give an actor a much bigger audience (and paycheck), but those don't happen in the blink of an eye. Instead, they are the product of years...

As rumours about Christopher Nolan’s next project circulate, Tom Holland is reportedly set to join what is said to be a vampire film.

Surely somebody somewhere is just having fun with us at this point. Another week brings us another ‘leak’ regarding Christopher Nolan’s next project. And given the the British filmmaker’s follow-up to the all-conquering Oppenheimer is so highly-anticipated films, it’s beginning to feel as though the excitement’s being stoked for the amusement of somebody, somewhere.

Regardless of whether we’re all being trolled or not, it’s been fun to follow the increasingly wild rumours regarding Nolan’s secretive next project. First it was rumoured to be a horror. Then it was a said to be a sci-fi espionage movie. Then it was reportedly a helicopter cop flick, with the specifics added to that report lending some credence to the story. Let’s...

Vampires are back in vogue it seems! Interview with the Vampire is a masterpiece that just received a season 3 renewal, Robert Eggers' long-awaited Nosferatu movie is headed to theaters in December, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are teaming up for vampire film Sinners, and one of this year's most popular horror movies, Abigail, was about a deadly vampire ballerina.

Now, it looks like Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan is looking to get in on the latest trend. The Oppenheimer director is coming off of a hot streak after his latest movie won seven Academy Awards and broke multiple box office records.

But let's back up a second before we get into the vampire rumor.

The Hollywood Reporter shared that McU's Spider-Man star Tom Holland has boarded Nolan's next movie, which already lists Matt Damon as its lead actor. Nolan reportedly already wrote the script for the project and will...

A television adaptation of Sebastien de Castell’s “Spellslinger” fantasy book series is in the works from “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski’s 87Eleven Entertainment and Basset Hound Distribution.

M. Raven Metzner, a writer-producer whose credits include “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Elektra” and “Clue,” will serve as showrunner and writer of the one-hour action-adventure series.

Metzner will also executive produce alongside 87Eleven’s Stahelski, Jason Spitz and Alex Young, as well as Basset Hound Distribution’s Michael R. Goldstein and Alexandre Coscas.

The “Spellslinger” show will be a one-hour action-adventure series based on the young adult novels by de Castell. The six-book “Spellslinger” series is complete, and there is a prequel series that begins with “Way of the Argosi.”

“Spellslinger” follows the adventures of 16-year-old Kellen, who lives in a world where magic is everything. The problem is: he doesn’t have any.

Per the logline, “When his paths...

The 4th Annual Academy Museum Gala was held October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles. The A-list event honored Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal, Oscar-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno, and two-time Oscar-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino. See the red carpet arrivals in the gallery above.

The evening helped raise vital funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming. Supported by Rolex, the official watch partner and founding supporter of the Academy Museum, the Gala was co-chaired by Academy Museum Trustee Dr. Eric Esrailian, Academy Award-nominated actress Salma Hayek Pinault, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, Academy Museum Trustee Eva Longoria, and Academy Museum Founding Supporter, Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winner, actor, filmmaker, and studio founder Tyler Perry.

The three awards presented at this year’s Academy Museum Gala reflect the museum’s continued mission to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of film and to contextualize...

On Saturday 19 October 2024, BBC Three broadcasts Movies With Ali Plumb!

David Harbour Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Movies With Ali Plumb” features David Harbour, the well-known star from “Stranger Things.” This episode is set to air on BBC Three and promises to be an entertaining watch. Harbour joins Ali Plumb to discuss his latest movie, “Gran Turismo,” which has generated a lot of buzz.

In this episode, Harbour will share insights about his role in “Gran Turismo” and what it was like to work on the film. Fans of Harbour will likely appreciate hearing about his experiences and the challenges he faced while filming.

Additionally, Harbour will talk about his unique Russian accent in Marvel’s “Black Widow.” This aspect of his performance is sure to interest fans of the Marvel franchise, as Harbour explains how he approached the character and the accent.

The episode also includes fun stories...

Did You Know Michael B Jordan Fell Into Depression For A Marvel Movie Like Heath Ledger’s Joker? (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Actors often undergo intense physical and mental preparation to fully embody their roles, pushing themselves to the edge to deliver compelling performances. While this may help them perform successfully, it can affect their mental well-being, as seen with Heath Ledger, who famously portrayed the Joker in The Dark Knight. Ledger immersed himself so deeply in the character’s chaotic and dark mindset that it affected him mentally. Although his portrayal was critically acclaimed, the process left him in depression until his tragic death. Something similar happened with another A-list star, Michael B. Jordan, who also fell into depression.

He explained the intensity of the role and how he felt miserable after the movie. Jordan said, “It was one of those things that I didn’t know what was going on.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is currently filming at Durdle Door in Dorset, England, and Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm/Human Torch has been spotted in full costume.

Based on what little we see here, Johnny walks down the beach alone before moodily standing on the coast while watching the tide come in. It's hard to say where this is meant to be doubling for, though the Torch may have found his way to the UK. The iconic tourist location may also be doubling for an alien planet.

If we're lucky, the rest of Marvel's First Family will also be spotted suited up in the coming weeks. The only other member of the team spotted since shooting started is The Thing who, at the time, was being brought to life with a practical costume.

Many movies and TV shows have been shot at Durdle Door; among them are Doctor Who...