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Samuel L. Jackson wants to dispel a myth about the Academy Awards — namely the humility of creatives who say they are honored just by the reception of a nod.

In a recent interview with the Associated Press promoting Netflix’s August Wilson adaptation The Piano Lesson, the MCU actor joked that he’s been in the business long enough to de-center the Oscars race, and any potential buzz or hype about a project or role, from his work.

“Folks will go, ‘Well it’s just an honor to be nominated.’ No it ain’t,” Jackson said, eliciting chuckles from co-star Michael Potts and the interviewer off-screen. “It’s an honor to win.”

He continued, “You get nominated, folks will go, ‘Yeah yeah, I remember that’ or most people forget.”

Ironically enough, Jackson was bestowed an honorary Oscar by longtime friend Denzel Washington at the 2022 Governors Awards. He has also been...

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's 2019 Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Captain Marvel" was, kind of by necessity, a prequel. The sci-fi actioner was released on the heels of "Avengers: Infinity War," a film that had wiped out half of the MCU and set the stage for the Infinity Saga's climax with "Avengers: Endgame," a movie that would come out after "Captain Marvel." As such, it was an appropriate moment to go back in time.

"Captain Marvel" follows the titular hero (Brie Larson), a super-powered human with a fractured memory who's been trained to function as a high-octane agent of the imperialistic Kree Empire on Hala, a distant planet and the Kree's capital world. The machinations of the plot eventually bring her to Earth in 1995. There, she learns about her human past after joining forces with Nick Fury, then only a lower-ranked employee of S.H.I.E.L.D. played...

For Malcolm Washington, an appreciation for August Wilson plays runs in the family. Several years ago, his father Denzel committed to producing film adaptations of Wilson’s Century Cycle plays — a collection of 10 works, each covering one decade of the Black experience in 20th-century America. Denzel started with the Oscar-nominated Fences, which he also directed and starred in, and followed that with Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which won Chadwick Boseman a posthumous Best Actor Oscar nomination. In 2022, Malcolm’s brother, the actor John David Washington, starred in a Broadway revival of The Piano Lesson.

Saturday Night Live’s upcoming 50th anniversary special will no doubt bring back a number of past characters, as long as they weren’t played by Joe Piscopo or Jim Breuer, we assume. The show doesn’t air until February, but SNL’s nostalgia-fest has already begun. Yes, two beloved cast members just revived two beloved SNL characters — but it was all in the service of promoting a credit card company.

Molly Shannon and Ana Gasteyer’s soft-spoken “Delicious Dish” hosts are best known for the time they interviewed Pete Schweddy about his coveted balls.

Then, of course, there was the time the pair went to town on Florence Dusty’s yeasty muffins.

And now they’re back! And they’re hawking credit cards! Margaret Jo McCullen and Teri Rialto just showed up in a commercial for Capital One, interviewing the company’s celebrity spokesman, Samuel L. Jackson. Weirdly, the ad takes place,...

Don’t think that Samuel L. Jackson feels any kind of honor when receives the surprise that he’s got an Oscar nomination for any of his roles. The Marvel star recently opened up about his feelings towards the awards ceremony – where Will Smith famously slapped Chris Rock if you can believe it – during a latest interview with the Associated Press.

Samuel L. Jackson Talks About “Contest” You Don’t “Volunteer To Be In”

Samuel L. Jackson obviously has some strong feelings about the prestigious award ceremonies that recognizes the best in artistic and technical merit in the film industry. They’re not all negative feelings, in case you’re wondering.

If you can believe it, Samuel L. Jackson – who plays Marvel’s Nick Fury across dozens of movies and shows – has only been nominated for one Oscar throughout his successful movie career.

It was in 1995 as a best supporting actor for ‘Pulp Fiction.

Holiday season is in full swing and awards season is gearing up, which means Netflix is absolutely packed with new releases this month. Naturally, there are the chart-topping new Christmas rom-coms, which have become a signature for the streamer in recent years. But there are also some fantastic throwback films in the lineup, as well as some potential awards contenders this month — most notably, the latest August Wilson adaptation from Denzel Washington, following “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”

It’s a packed month, but not to worry, we’ve combed through to find the best of the best, whether you’re looking for a light-hearted holiday film or something more dramatic to sink your teeth into. Here’s a curated list of the best new movies on Netflix in November.

Netflix ‘Hot Frosty’ (2024)

The Christmas movie sensation of the 2024 holiday season so far, “Hot Frosty” stars Hallmark Queen Lacey Chabert...

Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.

The veteran actor of stage and screen, most recently seen in the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” was blunt in his assessment of the weight awards hold in the span of a career, specifically the Oscar, joking in a recent interview with the Associated Press that people tend to take it all too seriously

“Folks will go, ‘Well it’s just an honor to be nominated.’ No it ain’t,” Jackson said. “It’s an honor to win.”

Jackson himself has only received an Honorary Oscar, presented to him by longtime friend Denzel Washington in 2021, though he was nominated in the category of Best Supporting Actor for “Pulp Fiction.” The actor, producer, and philanthropist is garnering buzz again this year for his performance in “The Piano Lesson,” directed by Washington’s son...

Spider-Man: Far From Home had one of the most shocking endings in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! How did it unfold to lead to other big projects?

As this 2019 movie begins, the MCU is still getting used to “The Blip,” the five-year period between when Thanos “snapped” half the universe into dust in Avengers: Infinity War, and when everyone was restored in Endgame. That means Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and his various “blipped classmates” are all still in high school again.

Peter is still mourning Tony Stark as he takes part in a class trip to Europe. Nick Fury then recruits him to aid Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal), who claims to be a hero from an alternate Earth fighting massive Elemental creatures who destroyed his Earth’s heroes and are now targeting the McU's Earth.

Peter and Mysterio get along well, and Peter also reveals his identity as Spider-Man to Mj (Zendaya). Eventually,...

Samuel L. Jackson shared a hot take about getting nominated for an Academy Award.

The 75-year-old Marvel star has taken on many famous roles over the years. However, he’s only received one Oscar nomination (in 1995 for Pulp Fiction). He received an Honorary Academy Award years later in 2021.

During a recent interview, the actor opened up about being nominated at the prestigious awards show but not winning.

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“We’ve been in the business long enough to know that, you know, when folks go, ‘Well, it’s just an honor to be nominated.’ No it ain’t. It’s an honor to win,” he told the AP. “You get nominated and folks go, ‘Yeah I remember that.’ Or most people forget. Generally it’s a contest you didn’t volunteer to be in.”

Samuel continued, saying, “They nominate you and folks go, ‘What is that movie you’re nominated for?...

If you’re looking for the best movies to watch on Netflix, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ve put together an expertly curated selection of some of the most exciting, compelling, emotional and funny movies currently streaming right now.

While it can be daunting thumbing through the streamer’s catalog to find out what to watch, we’ve taken the guesswork and mindless scrolling out of it. This post will be frequently updated with new recommendations, keeping you up to date with all the Netflix movies you should be prioritizing in your queue.

So peruse our list of the best movies on Netflix right now below, and happy watching!

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If you’re in the mood for a comedy, make it a double feature with Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s “21 Jump Street” and its sequel “22 Jump Street.

The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) has revealed the honorees for the 16th annual Aafca Awards as well as the honorees for its 2025 Special Achievement Awards.

Nicole Avant, Malcolm Washington, Ray Fisher and RaMell Ross are set to be honored at the Aafca Awards on Feb. 19, 2025, which will be held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.

Avant, a producer, former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas and the wife of Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos, will receive the Beacon Award for producing Tyler Perry’s upcoming Netflix historical drama series The Six Triple Eight and the documentary The Black Godfather, about her late father Clarence Avant, the legendary music executive.

Washington, a filmmaker who made his feature debut with an adaptation of August Wilson Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Piano Lesson, will receive the Aafca’s Emerging Director Award. The Piano Lesson, which stars John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson,...

When Martin Landau was announced as the winner of Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Ed Wood, fellow nominee Samuel L Jackson can be visibly seen mouthing a word that normally wouldn’t get by on national television And he meant it! After all, winning an Academy Award is just about the highest honor an actor can receive. Being nominated? Who needs that?

With great vengeance and furious anger, Samuel L Jackson called out anyone who says that being nominated for an Oscar is an award in and of itself. “We’ve been in the business long enough to know that, you know, the folks who go, ‘Well, it’s just an honor to be nominated.’ No it ain’t – it’s an honor to win!” He added, “You know, you get nominated, folks go, ‘Yeah, yeah, I remember that. Most people forget, you know. Generally, it’s a contest you...

Don Cheadle has signed on to lead the musical thriller ‘Canyon’.The 59-year-old actor is set to star in director Colin Tilley’s upcoming movie for Alcon Entertainment, which will follow Canyon - a part-time jazz musician and a full-time assassin - who finds himself as the unlikely protector of a young siren who has been dragged into an all-out war between feuding crime families.‘Canyon’ will be written by ‘John Wick’ scribe Derek Kolstad, while Cheadle and Karyn Smith-Forge produce under their This Radicle Act banner alongside Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, John Davis and Jeremy Stein.While there has not been any confirmation as to when audiences can expect to see ‘Canyon’ in theatres, the film will likely move into production once Kolstad finishes his work on ‘Nobody 2’.Cheadle is best-known as War Machine - aka James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) - and starred as...

Samuel L. Jackson, the iconic actor known for his prolific career in Hollywood, has shared his candid perspective on awards season, calling out the oft-repeated notion that “it’s just an honor to be nominated.”

In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Jackson dismissed the sentiment, saying, “No it ain’t. It’s an honor to win.” The actor further elaborated on how easily Oscar-nominated performances—and even some winners—fade from public memory. “Generally it’s a contest you didn’t volunteer to be in,” Jackson quipped. “They nominate you, and people go, ‘What’s the name of that thing?’ After it’s over, people have a hard time remembering who even won.”

Jackson’s remarks add to his ongoing critique of the awards system, which he has addressed in past interviews. Despite a celebrated career spanning decades, Jackson has only been nominated for an Academy Award once...

Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson has disputed the entertainment industry’s traditional attitude toward award nominations, claiming that being acknowledged is less important than winning.

In an honest interview with the Associated Press, Jackson dismissed the typical phrase, “It’s an honor just to be nominated.” Instead, he emphasized that true recognition comes only through winning.

“We’ve been in the business long enough to understand when people say, ‘It’s just an honor to be nominated.'” No, it’s not. “It’s an honor to win,” Jackson stated, showing his forthright attitude toward business honors.

Regardless of his legendary status, Jackson’s Oscar history demonstrates his point. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his “Pulp Fiction” performance in 1994. He earned an honorary Academy Award in 2021, which he believed accurately represented his vast career.

The actor also mentioned how quickly the public forgets nominated performances. “You get nominated,...

Samuel L. Jackson feels it’s time to drop the facade when it comes to awards season.

“We’ve been in the business long enough to know that when folks go, ‘It’s just an honor to be nominated.’ No it ain’t,” Jackson said in a video from the Associated Press. “It’s an honor to win.”

Jackson went on to say that most people forget Oscar-nominated performances, and even some winners. “You get nominated and folks go, ‘Yeah I remember that.’ Or most people forget,” he said with a chuckle. “Generally it’s a contest you didn’t volunteer to be in. I didn’t go in there so I could flex. ‘Let me do my scene, so you can remember who I was.’ They nominate you and people go, ‘What is that movie you’re nominated for? What’s the name of that thing?’ And after it...

Samuel L Jackson said in a video interview with AP Entertainment, while promoting his role in Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson,” that Oscar nominations aren’t too big of a deal for him. Shockingly, Jackson has only earned one Oscar nomination during his illustrious career — for “Pulp Fiction,” which he landed a best supporting actor nod for in 1995. Jackson was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 2021.

“We’ve been in the business long enough to know that when folks go, ‘It’s just an honor to be nominated.’ No it ain’t. It’s an honor to win,” Jackson said with a laugh. “You get nominated and folks go, ‘Yeah I remember that.’ Or most people forget. Generally it’s a contest you didn’t volunteer to be in. I didn’t go in there so I could flex. ‘Let me do my scene, so you can remember who I was.

Exclusive: Here is a project that we hear is coming together: Alcon Entertainment’s Canyon, starring Oscar nominee Don Cheadle.

The feature, which has Colin Tilley attached to direct with a screenplay by John Wick architect Derek Kolstad, takes place over the course of one scorching night. Canyon — a part-time jazz musician and full-time killer — finds himself the unlikely protector of a young siren pulled into a turf war between feuding crime families.

Producers are Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Davis Entertainment’s John Davis and Jeremy Stein, and Kolstad. Karyn Smith-Forge is also producing with Cheadle under their company This Radicle Act.

Cheadle was nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars for 2005’s Hotel Rwanda. He starred in the Best Picture Oscar-winning movie Crash from Lionsgate and plays Rhodey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3 and Avengers movies as well as Disney+ series Secret Invasion among other titles.

From a multi-Oscar-winning drama to an acclaimed musical adaptation, we’ve picked the top Netflix original movies available on the platform.

While Netflix has gained its popularity from its hit series like “Stranger Things,” “Squid Game,” and many others, the streamer has since its first original movie in 2015 been changing the game on how movies can be made and seen, producing high-quality projects and giving awards nominators and voters much to consider.

From Martin Scorsese’s three-and-a-half-hour gangster epic “The Irishman” to the just-released adaptation of the recent Broadway revival of “The Piano Lesson,” starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, and more, there are plenty of Netflix Originals for your next movie night. Ready to watch? Continue below for the best of what the streamer has to offer!

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Marvel Studios’ Loki follows Tom Hiddleston’s character as he transforms from a famous villain to a growing hero over two exciting seasons.

Even as Loki tries to change, his past mistakes still haunt him, affecting his journey.

A newly revealed deleted scene from Season 2, coming soon on 4K Uhd Blu-ray, gives fans a closer look at Loki’s complex connections with other characters in the MCU.

While sharing a slice of key lime pie with his friend Mobius (Owen Wilson), Loki reflects on those who have viewed him as a troublemaker in the past.

He recalls familiar faces from Asgard, including Thor’s companions Volstagg (Ray Stevenson), Hogan (Tadanobu Asano), and Fandral (played by Josh Dallas and later Zachary Levi). Loki also mentions more personal figures like Laufey (Colm Feore), his biological father, and Bor (Tony Curran), his adoptive grandfather.

With a touch of humor, Loki highlights Heimdall, listing...

Marvel Studios’ ‘Loki‘ showcases Tom Hiddleston’s character evolving from a notorious villain to a burgeoning hero across two thrilling seasons.

Despite Loki’s efforts to reinvent himself, the shadows of his previous misdeeds loom large, haunting his memories and shaping his path forward.

A recently revealed deleted scene from the second season, soon to be released on 4K Uhd Blu-ray, offers a deeper look into Loki’s complicated relationships with other characters in the MCU.

During a casual conversation over key lime pie with his friend Mobius (played by Owen Wilson), Loki recounts those who have seen him as a problem in the past.

He lists several familiar faces from Asgard, including Thor’s allies Volstagg (Ray Stevenson), Hogan (Tadanobu Asano), Fandral (portrayed by Josh Dallas and Zachary Levi), as well as more personal connections like Laufey (Colm Feore), Loki’s biological father, and Bor (Tony Curran), his adoptive grandfather.

Over two seasons on the Marvel Studios series “Loki,” Tom Hiddleston’s god of mischief learns to forsake his past as Marvel villain and become the hero we all knew he could be. But his past transgressions are never far from his memory.

In a deleted scene from Season 2 of the show — part of an impending 4K Uhd Blu-ray release — Loki recalls just how many people “said I was a problem” while talking with his friend Mobius (Owen Wilson) over slices of key lime pie.

Loki names Thor’s compatriots on Asgard — Volstagg (Ray Stevenson), Hogan (Tadanobu Asano) and Fandral (Josh Dallas and Zachary Levi) — as well as Laufey (Colm Feore), king of the Frost Giants and Loki’s biological father, and Bor (Tony Curran), father of Odin and Loki’s adoptive grandfather. And he names Heimdall twice because, Loki says, “Heimdall was a big one!”

From Earth, Loki lists...

Exclusive: Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist‘s Artrece Johnson has signed with Cesd for representation.

Johnson is coming off her breakout performance in Peacock’s limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, opposite Kevin Hart and Taraji P. Henson. In the series, Johnson portrays Faye Williams, the long-suffering wife of Gordon ‘Chicken Man’ Williams (Hart) and mother to his three children, who finds herself at odds with his other woman and “business partner with benefits,” Vivian Thomas (Henson). Cast also includes Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard.

Johnson’s film credits include supporting opposite Teyana Taylor in A Thousand and One from director and Gotham Award winner A.V. Rockwell, which took home the Grand Jury Award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and was later distributed by Focus Features. Other television credits include: FBI: Most Wanted, Law & Order: Svu, P-Valley, and HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot.

If the 2025 Oscars nominations were announced today, what would Gold Derby predict as the nominees and winners? Since our predictions center opened on July 1, 2024, more than 6,000 people have made their forecasts in 18 top categories. So who’s out front to claim these golden trophies, according to the Gold Derby Oscar predictions 2025?

Below, see a snapshot in time of our racetrack odds for the 97th Academy Awards, updated on Nov. 25, 2024. See how the odds and rankings have changed over time by examining our previous Oscar snapshots on July 3, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 29, Aug. 6, Aug. 19, Aug. 28, Sept. 11, Sept. 19, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 22, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, and Nov. 18.

Now expected to receive a nomination since the last update: Yura Borisov (“Anora”) in Best Supporting Actor. The Neon film centers around the titular character, a sex worker (Mikey Madison) who embarks on a whirlwind romance with a client, the young son of a Russian oligarch.

Netflix has released a powerful new screen adaptation of August Wilson’s classic play “The Piano Lesson,” which marks Malcolm Washington’s first feature film as director. The film, which debuted at the Telluride Film Festival, examines deep family history and generational suffering through the lens of a single, meaningful musical instrument.

Set in 1936 Pittsburgh, the film depicts the Charles family’s fierce struggle over an ancestral piano carved with pictures of their enslaved forefathers. The center of the story is Boy Willie (John David Washington), who travels from Mississippi to persuade his sister Berniece (Danielle Deadwyler) to sell the family’s prized piano—a symbolic object with a difficult history of survival and resistance.

The production represents a substantial Washington family collaboration. Denzel Washington acts as executive producer, with his sons Malcolm directing and John David starring. This is Denzel Washington’s third adaptation of Wilson’s work, following...

It’s been a big weekend for the Washington family.

While patriarch Denzel Washington chewed the scenery on multiplex screens in “Gladiator II,” the next generation of Washingtons stormed onto streaming with the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winner “The Piano Lesson.” With the Netflix film, Denzel and Pauletta Washington’s kids — director Malcolm, actor John David and producer Katia — add to both their family mythos and Wilson’s legacy.

“We’re standing on the shoulders of the Wilsonians,” John David Washington told Variety at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on Nov. 19, listing artists who’ve appeared in Wilson’s works on stage and screen, including his father, Viola Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Latanya Richardson Jackson, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Charles Dutton.

“They showed us how to do it,” he said. “Hopefully the younger generation will be inspired by what’s possible with these words.”

Malcolm,...

Captain America: Brave New World is the next exciting chapter in the MCU, set to hit theaters on February 14, 2025, as part of Phase 5.

This marks Sam Wilson’s first solo adventure as Captain America and will feature Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross, who transforms into the Red Hulk.

The story follows Sam as he faces an international crisis after Ross becomes President of the United States, forcing him to uncover and stop the true masterminds behind the chaos.

Danny Ramirez stars as Joaquin Torres, who becomes the new Falcon and partners equally with Sam Wilson. Shira Haas plays Ruth Bat-Seraph, an Israeli former Black Widow and ally to President Ross, while Xosha Roquemore appears as a Secret Service agent.

Carl Lumbly returns as Isaiah Bradley, a super soldier with a troubled past, and Giancarlo Esposito portrays Seth Voelker, also known as Sidewinder, the smart and tough leader of the Serpent Society.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is the next installment of the MCU that we can look forward to. The movie lands in theaters on February 14, 2025, as a part of Phase 5.

The movie will be Sam Willson’s first standalone movie as Captain America and will feature Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus Ross as Red Hulk.

After Thaddeus Ross becomes the President of the United States, Sam Wilson gets caught in an international crisis and must uncover and stop the real villains behind it.

Danny Ramirez plays Joaquin Torres, who takes on Wilson’s former mantle as Falcon, forming an equal partnership with Wilson. Shira Haas portrays Ruth Bat-Seraph, an Israeli former Black Widow and ally to President Ross, while Xosha Roquemore appears as a Secret Service agent.

Carl Lumbly returns as Isaiah Bradley, a super soldier with a traumatic past, and Giancarlo Esposito takes on the role of Seth Voelker/Sidewinder,...

Danielle Deadwyler almost reached the Oscar circle in 2023 with her extraordinary performance as a grieving mother in “Till.” But it was one of those tough-sit dramas that just wasn’t seen by enough people. This time, Netflix is behind her next likely awards contender, “The Piano Lesson”. The film is the third Denzel Washington-produced August Wilson adaptation after “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” — and arguably the best so far.

Directed by Malcolm Washington in his debut, the movie is set in Pittsburgh (per usual) and co-stars John David Washington as the brother who urgently tries to persuade his sister Berniece (Deadwyler) to sell their family inheritance, a giant piano engraved with the faces of their ancestors, and Samuel L. Jackson as their bemused uncle, watching and commenting on the proceedings.

All are superb, but Deadwyler stands out, not only for her powerful female energy among all the men in the house,...

Set in 1936, The Piano Lesson—the fourth chronological entry in playwright August Wilson’s ten-play Century Cycle—is both a family drama and a ghost story. The titular musical instrument sits in the living room of Doaker Charles (Samuel L. Jackson), who lives in Pittsburgh’s Hill District with his adult niece Berniece (Danielle Deadwyler) and her young daughter Maretha (Skylar Aleece Smith). As the story opens, Berniece’s brother Boy Willie (John David Washington) and his friend Lymon (Ray Fisher) have arrived at the Charles House from Mississippi, looking to sell a truckload of watermelons they’ve brought from their home state. Once inside […]

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Set in 1936, The Piano Lesson—the fourth chronological entry in playwright August Wilson’s ten-play Century Cycle—is both a family drama and a ghost story. The titular musical instrument sits in the living room of Doaker Charles (Samuel L. Jackson), who lives in Pittsburgh’s Hill District with his adult niece Berniece (Danielle Deadwyler) and her young daughter Maretha (Skylar Aleece Smith). As the story opens, Berniece’s brother Boy Willie (John David Washington) and his friend Lymon (Ray Fisher) have arrived at the Charles House from Mississippi, looking to sell a truckload of watermelons they’ve brought from their home state. Once inside […]

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Für Warner Bros. plant J.J. Abrams aktuell einen nicht titellosen Mysteryfilm. Für eine der Hauptrollen soll Samuel L. Jackson verpflichtet werden.

Samuel L. Jackson soll in J.J. Abrams‘ nächstem Film mitspielen (Credit: Imago / Matrix)

Neben Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega und Emma Mackey soll auch Samuel L. Jackson eine Hauptrolle in dem noch titellosem Mysteryfilm übernehmen, den J.J. Abrams nach eigenem Drehbuch für Warner Bros. inszenieren wird. Erstmals seit „Star Wars: Der Aufstieg Skywalkers“ im Jahr 2019 nimmt Abrams damit wieder auf dem Regiestuhl Platz.

Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, wird Abrams mit seiner Bad Robot auch als Produzent des Films, über dessen Handlung nichts bekannt ist, fungieren.

Die Dreharbeiten sollen im kommenden Jahr in Großbritannien beginnen.

Who’s joining Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega on J.J. Abrams‘ first film since 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker“? THR has the scoop there, and it’s an intriguing twosome. Samuel L. Jackson is the latest addition to the cast sheet, which comes days after “Sex Education” star Emma Mackey also joined the project.

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“The Piano Lesson” is a Netflix movie starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Deadwyler. It is directed by Malcolm Washington.

Outstanding actors bring to life a compelling story centered around a piano—a piano that holds the history of a family, a murder, and the numerous specters that shape the present. “The Piano Lesson” is, above all, a brilliant script based on a captivating narrative filled with intriguing characters and an unresolved mystery. The film shines in two particular areas: the superb work of Mike Gioulakis, who is responsible for the cinematography, and the exceptional performances of the cast, who breathe life into this extraordinary tale. This enigmatic film is enhanced by its actors, especially Danielle Deadwyler, whose performance brings the story to life.

Plot

Boy Willie returns to the family home to reunite with his sister Berniece and sell a family piano in order to purchase some land.

Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to star in J.J. Abram’s top secret new movie.The 75-year-old actor is currently in negotiations to appear in the upcoming Warner Bros. film, which is set to star Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey while the ‘Star Trek’ director helms the project both behind the camera and as a producer through his Bad Robot banner.While plot details are being kept under wraps, The Hollywood Reporter has suggested the story - which is being written by Abrams - will not include any time travel elements after it was previously rumoured the movie would be focused around the sci-fi feature.The mystery picture is due to begin filming in the UK in Spring 2025, though no release date has been confirmed yet.Jackson is best known as S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU...

Christopher Nolan may be stacking the deck with the cast of his mysterious next film right now, but he's not the only major filmmaker out there aligning stars for a secrecy shrouded project. Five years after his last directorial effort, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker, J.J. Abrams is preparing to get back in the saddle with an original new offering. And now, having already snapped up Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey to lead his latest, it looks like the Super 8 director has found the next big name for the call sheet — Samuel L. Jackson.

Per Deadline's reporting, Jackson — a man who, like J.J., has spent more than a little time himself in the Star Wars universe — is in negotiations to join the cast for Abrams' next film, an as-yet-untitled Warner Bros. and Bad Robot co-production. At this stage, we know next to nothing...

JJ Abrams is recruiting quite the cast for his return to directing, with Samuel L Jackson added to his mystery movie.

There are a lot of reasons to look forward to JJ Abrams’ next project, which is being set up at Warner Bros.

Firstly, a report back in August said it has vibes of The Last Starfighter, a film which has long deserved a remake or revisit of some kind. Rights issues and other problems have long made that wish rather fanciful so a project that channels some of the 1984 film’s spirit, tone and ideas will be welcome instead.

Then there’s the return of Abrams, a filmmaker who hasn’t directed a film since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. The cold reception to that film has left many speculating that he may well be in director jail, although it hardly seems fair to blame the clear...

What Record Did George Clooney Make With The Help Of His Tequila Brand? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Hollywood icon? Nailed it. Political activist? Oh, for sure. Tequila legend? George Clooney didn’t just dabble in the tequila biz—he straight-up owned it. In 2017, Clooney, with his friends, sold Casamigos, their tequila brand, to Diageo for a jaw-dropping $1 billion. And guess what? Clooney became 2018’s highest-paid actor without even stepping in front of a camera.

The craziest part? Casamigos wasn’t even planned. It all started with Clooney and his best friend Rande Gerber (Cindy Crawford’s husband) kicking back at their Mexico vacation homes. After suffering through overpriced and downright terrible tequila, Clooney hit Gerber with the ultimate challenge: “Why don’t we just make our own?” And just like that, tequila history was in the making.

What began as a fun little project spiraled into a two-year tequila-tasting journey with...

Christian Wilkins on Eva Mendes Rumor (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In a moment of unexpected confession, Christian Wilkins, son of Aussie TV legend Richard Wilkins, seemed to drop a major bombshell on The Kyle and Jackie O Show. During a chat, Christian confirmed the long-standing rumors that his dad once dated Hollywood beauty Eva Mendes.

“Who’s that girl that he dated? It was a secret, a movie star,” Kyle asked, hinting at the mystery romance. “Eva Mendes,” Jackie O quickly answered, to which Kyle pressed further: “What’s the go with that?” A little caught off guard, Christian casually replied, “I didn’t even realize that was public knowledge, so there you go.”

And just like that, Christian made it official—what had been pure gossip for years now had some weight to it. But before things went into full public disclosure, Christian followed up with, “Oh, I don’t think it is,...

Samuel L. Jackson As Nick Fury (Photo Credit – Hotstar)

So, Samuel L. Jackson was always meant to be Nick Fury, right? Well, guess what? It’s not as straightforward as you might think. The wild truth behind how Jackson scored the role goes back to the early 2000s when Marvel decided to give their classic Nick Fury a complete makeover. Enter Ultimate Nick Fury, a new, badass version of the character who just so happened to look exactly like Samuel L. Jackson. That wasn’t a coincidence—writer Mark Millar loved Jackson so much that he made the character’s design based on him.

Jackson had no clue he was about to become a comic book icon, but he didn’t wait around once he saw himself in print. He picked up the phone, called his agents, and had them contact Marvel. Marvel said, “Whoops, sorry! But yeah, we’ll...

THR reports that Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the cast of J.J. Abrams’s new mystery feature. As expected, there are no details on who Jackson might play in the movie, only that it will be a “key role.“

The film will star Glen Powell (The Running Man), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) and Emma MacKay (Sex Education). Plot details are naturally being kept under wraps. It was previously speculated that the film would involve time travel, but sources have said that’s not the case. The project is expected to kick off production in the spring in the UK with Abrams directing from a script he wrote. He will also produce through his Bad Robot banner. This will mark Abrams’s first feature film since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which was released in 2019.

Related The Piano Lesson trailer explores the extraordinary history of a family heirloom...

Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to star in J.J. Abrams’ forthcoming, untitled Warner Bros. movie, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

The film stars Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey. Details about both Jackson’s role and the project in general are being kept under wraps.

Not much is known about Abrams’ new film except that it is not a time travel movie (as had been previously speculated) and that Abrams both wrote the script and will be directing. The project will be produced by Abrams and his production company Bad Robot.

The untitled movie is expected to shoot in the spring in the UK. This project will mark Abrams’ first feature as a director since 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and his first original feature since 2011’s Spielberg-indebted (and Spielberg-produced) “Super 8.”

Next up for the versatile Jackson, best known to...

Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to star in the next movie from director J.J. Abrams.

If the deal closes, he’ll join a cast that includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and “Sex Education” star Emma Mackey. Abrams is writing and directing the untitled feature, of which details have been kept under wraps. Bad Robot, the company founded by Abrams, will serve as a producer.

Warner Bros. is backing the film, which is expected to commence production in the United Kingdom this spring. It’s unclear when the movie is slated to hit theaters.

This new project is Abrams’ first directorial effort since 2019’s “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker,” which culminated the nine-part saga to the tune of $1 billion at the global box office. Jackson, who portrayed Jedi Master Mace Windu in the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, briefly worked with Abrams for a voice cameo for the climax of “Rise of Skywalker.

Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the cast of J.J. Abrams’ untitled mystery movie for Warner Bros and his Bad Robot, Deadline has confirmed.

The actor will join an ensemble that also includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey, as previously announced. Plot details remain under wraps, though we hear this is not a time-travel film, as some have conjectured. Abrams will direct from his own script, with Bad Robot producing.

Currently, Jackson can be seen starring opposite John David Washington in Netflix’s film The Piano Lesson, based on the August Wilson play, reprising his role after working with Washington on a stage adaptation. The film released in select theaters earlier this month and debuts on the streamer tomorrow. Upcoming, he’ll also be seen in the Western The Unholy Trinity opposite Pierce Brosnan, Renny Harlin’s actioner The Beast opposite Joel Kinnaman, action adventure pic Afterburn opposite Dave Bautista,...

Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations for a key role in J.J. Abrams’ untitled feature at Warner Bros.

If a deal makes, Jackson would be the veteran thespian amid a bevy of hot young Hollywood talent. The call sheet already includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey in what is expected to be a trifecta of leads for the project.

Abrams wrote the script for the feature, whose logline and description is being kept in the mystery box. At one point it was speculated to involve time travel, but sources say that is not the case. Abrams’ Bad Robot is producing.

The feature is expected to shoot in the spring in the UK.

Jackson has had a busy 2024 with appearances in several movies and series, among them Matthew Vaughn’s all-star caper Argylle and Piano Lesson, Netflix’s adaptation of the play by August Wilson directed by Malcolm Washington.

The musical instrument sitting over in the corner, idle but not gathering dust, at the center of August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play The Piano Lesson is more than just a piano. It’s a family heirloom, passed down several generations and proof of how their lineage endured hardship and tragedy. It’s a piece of art, carved with the faces of those who came before, all rendered with an expertise that would make Michelangelo envious. It’s a symbol of revenge, with a backstory that involves the breaking of unions,...

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MonsterVerse is one of the most interesting cinematic universes out of all of them. The Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures-owned franchise has earned over $2.5 billion worldwide and also consists of TV shows on different streaming services but the way it all came together is a bit iffy because of the rights issues and the general laziness that we see in the some of the MonsterVerse films, but still Godzilla vs. Kong is still one of the most iconic movies for me. So, we thought of compiling every project that exists in the MonsterVerse and ranking them according to their Rotten Tomatoes score, here it is.

7. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 42% Credit – Warner Bros.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is a monster sci-fi action adventure film directed by Michael Dougherty...

Ghosts and demons plague the three film adaptations that Denzel Washington has produced of playwright August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle. They nip at the heels of Wilson’s characters. Their unshakable pasts and daunting legacies torment their presents and endanger their futures. In Fences, which Washington directed and starred in, they...

Samuel L. Jackson has been a part of the Marvel universe since his shocking 2008 after-credits scene in the first Iron Man film. After signing his deal with the studio, Jackson expected to be in it for the long haul. Only to find out that it wasn’t all that long after all.

Why Samuel L. Jackson was shocked by his Marvel deal Samuel L. Jackson | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Jackson has been Nick Fury even before his first live-action appearance as the character. As he famously recalled, the Marvel’s Nick Fury was modeled after him in its Ultimate comics. This was a huge departure from Fury’s more traditional look in the comics, which Jackson quickly took notice of.

“I still buy comic books, so I go to this store in L.A., Golden Apple, and I was in there one day and I’m passing the rack and I see this thing,...

In the screen adaptation of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, several actors who starred in the 2022 Broadway production of the 1987 play reprise their roles onscreen. That includes John David Washington in the role of Boy Willie Charles, Samuel L. Jackson as Doacker Charles, Michael Potts as Wining Boy Charles, and Ray Fisher as Lymon.

In the role of Boy Willie’s sister Berniece Charles — who Academy Award-nominated Danielle Brooks portrayed in the play — comes Danielle Deadwyler, known for her portrayal of Mamie Till in 2022’s Till.

“These Black women are killing it, right?” John David told The Hollywood Reporter of working alongside the actresses onscreen and onstage at the Los Angeles premiere of the film at the Egyptian Theater on Tuesday. “These Black women can go. We’re looking like, ‘Who’s the next Viola [Davis]?’ We got them. They’re here. We need y’all — people with the mic,...