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Gifted children (or prodigy) movies are driven by an intriguing paradox: what if they don’t realize their full potential if not adequately challenged? But what if the pursuit of intense challenges inculcates within them a fear of failure which can adversely impact their childhood and beyond? In a world where individuals can be casually stigmatized for being ‘different’, extraordinary intellect can’t always be a gift. Movies like A Beautiful Mind (2001), Shine (1996), Good Will Hunting (1997), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), The End of the Tour (2015), The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016) dealt with super-smart people burdened with mental or emotional problems. The films mentioned below grapple with such problems or quandary (of kids & teens), some with unflinching profundity and some hide its relevant messages beneath saccharine narrative layers.

Honorable Mention: Vitus (2006)

Fredi M. Murer’s light-hearted and leisurely paced Swiss drama tells the eponymous tale of a 12-year-old piano prodigy (Teo Gheorghiu...

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2024 has been a great year so far, with brilliant animated films released this year. While the year started out slow, but after Inside Out 2 came out in theaters and broke every conceivable record, it was off to the races. We compiled a list of the best animated films we could find that came out this year. So, rest up gather your family for most of these films, and enjoy these best-animated films of 2024.

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Transformers One is an animated sci-fi action film directed by Josh Cooley from a screenplay co-written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari. Based on the Transformers action figures by Hasbro, the 2024 film follows the origin stories of Optimus Prime and Megatron who were once friends before turning into each others’ arch nemesis.

The latest film in the “Transformers” franchise – “Transformers One” – is finally in theaters, and this time it’s animated. The new film from director Josh Cooley serves as a prequel to the entire universe and chronicles the early days of Optimus and Megatron’s friendship. Here the official logline:

“The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.”

For this prequel, the voice cast is entirely different from the live-action films and boasts some pretty big A-listers. Here’s our complete “Transformers One” cast and character guide.

Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax

Chris Hemsworth plays Orion Pax in “Transformers One,” who eventually becomes Optimus Prime.

Hemsworth is most known for playing Thor in a number of Marvel projects including “Thor,” “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame.” He’s also recently starred in “Mad Max: Furiosa” and “Extraction.

Multilingual South African actor and producer, Stelio Savante, who has a SAG Award cast nomination for playing Steve in Ugly Betty, has signed with London based Harter Allen Agency for representation in Europe and the Middle East. Savante recently wrapped key roles in three upcoming films, all based on true stories; Sarah’s Oil, Between Borders, and Hazel.

Sarah’s Oil, directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, is an Amazon MGM drama starring Zachary Levi, Naya Desir Johnson, Sonequa Martin Green, Garret Dillahunt, Bridget Regan, Kenric Green, Adyan Copes, Stelio Savante and Mel Rodriguez. The film will be released in theaters on December 25, 2025.

Between Borders, directed by Mark Freiburger, stars Elizabeth Tabish, Patrick Sabongui, and Stelio Savantewith Michael Paul Chan, and Elizabeth Mitchell. The drama is scheduled to release on January 26th in theaters nationwide, through Fathom events.

Survival thriller Hazel, directed by Daniel Bielinski stars Madelyn Dundon, Stelio Savante and Laurie Fortierwith Genevieve Bielinksi,...

After a challenging phase that concluded with Deadpool & Wolverine, the MCU is gearing up for its next slate of projects. While the success of Captain America: Brave New World remains uncertain, early buzz suggests that Thunderbolts* could be a standout hit as the MCU builds toward its major Avengers installments.

The excitement surrounding Thunderbolts* is palpable. Though it may not break box office records, expectations are high for a solid performance and positive reception from both critics and fans, many of whom are eagerly anticipating key moments in the film.

Adding to the anticipation, reports have surfaced online claiming that Thunderbolts* recently held its first test screenings. If you’re curious about what these early reactions reveal, keep reading—we’ve gathered all the details for you.

First, it’s important to note that this rumor comes from an unofficial source: Chad Ryan, known to X users as TheGreekyCast. While...

After a tough period that seemingly ended with Deadpool & Wolverine, the MCU is preparing for its next batch of projects. While Captain America: Brave New World‘s success remains in doubt, it seems that the Thunderbolts* movie will be a solid hit for the MCU as they are heading into the major Avengers projects.

The hype related to the movie is real and while no one is expecting a box office-shattering movie, the Thunderbolts* are expected to perform well, as well as to receive positive comments from both critics and fans, with the latter group looking forward to some important moments.

In light of this anticipation, we can confirm that there are reports online that claim that the movie has recently had its first test screenings. The reports we have are going to be the focus of this report, so keep reading if you want to know all that we have gathered for you.

When And Where To Watch Chris Hemsworth And Scarlett Johansson’s Transformers One Online (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fans are buzzing as Transformers One is rolling out sooner than expected. The animated prequel follows the epic origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron’s legendary rivalry, making it the first theatrical animated Transformers movie since 1984. Directed by Toy Story 4’s Josh Cooley, the film is packed with big names lending their voices, including Chris Hemsworth as Optimus, Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron, Scarlett Johansson as Elita-1, and Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee.

We’ve also got Steve Buscemi as Starscream, Laurence Fishburne as Alpha Trion, and Jon Hamm as Sentinel Prime. With a cast like this, Transformers One is a must-watch for diehard fans and newcomers.

Transformers One Streaming Release Date

Paramount+ posted the exciting news on its official X account, revealing that Transformers One will hit the streaming platform on...

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Cross is a detective fiction crime thriller drama series created by Ben Watkins. Based on the Alex Cross novel series by James Patterson, the Prime Video series is set in Washington D.C. and it follows Alex Cross, a police detective, forensic psychologist, and a family man who goes head to head against a wealthy psychopathic killer, who has been killing people for a mysterious reason. Cross stars Aldis Hodge in the lead role with Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tai, Samantha Walkes, and Caleb Elijah. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in Cross here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Luther is a British psychological crime thriller drama series created by Neil Cross. The BBC One series follows John Luther, a brilliant homicide detective with...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 will be the last Marvel show to hit Disney+ this year. New details were shared during the D23 panel in Brazil, including the reveal of the show’s updated logo. The logo teases characters like Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America appearing in the series.

The first trailer also dropped, featuring Arishem, Oscar Isaac’s return as Moon Knight, Shang-Chi, Storm wielding Mjolnir, and more.

This season includes several episodes, like one about Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, which also features Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales. This episode was initially planned for Season 2.

Another episode, inspired by anime, is called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War.” In it, the Avengers pilot mechs to battle Mega-Hulk monsters. Characters include Sam Wilson/Captain America, Black Widow, Red Guardian, Shang-Chi, Monica Rambeau, Moon Knight, Shuri, and Melina Vostokoff.

There’s also an Agatha Harkness episode with a...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 is the last Marvel show to release this year on Disney+. Plenty of new details were revealed during the D23 panel in Brazil. The show’s new logo has been announced, revealing some characters we can expect to show up in the series, such as Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America.

Furthermore, the first trailer was also released, showing Arishem, Oscar Isaac’s return as Moon Knight, Shang-Chi, Storm wielding Mjolnir, and much more.

The last season includes several episodes: one focused on Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, and featuring Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales, which was originally meant for the second season.

There’s also an anime-inspired episode called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War,” where the Avengers pilot mechs to fight a swarm of Mega-Hulk monsters. This episode includes Sam Wilson/Captain America, Black Widow, Red Guardian, Xu Shang-Chi, Monica Rambeau, Moon Knight,...

Marvel Studios has shared a cast list for the upcoming third and final season of What If...?, and Jeffrey Wright's Watcher looks set to be joined by another A-List lineup of Marvel Cinematic Universe talent.

We heard some time ago that season 3 would add some key Phase 4 characters to the mix, and that's evident from the presence of Kingo, Shang-Chi, Kate Bishop, and Moon Knight.

There aren't many surprises beyond that, though we are intrigued to see what the likes of Sonny Burch and Arishem the Judge bring to the table.

What If...? will also deliver some big MCU debuts, with Barbie star America Ferrera and Harry Potter icon Jason Isaacs among the guest stars set to appear in the 8-episode series.

Here's the full list of MCU actors set to lend their voices to What If...? season 3 (along with who they play on Earth-616 because who knows which...

“Slingshot”, the new live-action science fiction thriller, directed by Mikael Håfström, stars Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beacham, Tomer Capone and David Morrissey, now streaming on Prime Video:

“…an elite trio of astronauts is aboard a years-long, possibly compromised mission to the ‘Saturn’ moon ‘Titan’.

“As the team gears up for a highly dangerous slingshot maneuver that will either catapult them to Titan or into deep space, it becomes increasingly difficult for one astronaut to maintain his grip on reality…”

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Over the last few years, Oscar winner Rami Malek has developed quite the line in playing socially awkward, variously psychologically traumatised, somewhat eccentric geniuses who sit all across the moral spectrum. Mr. Robot's Elliot Alderson, No Time To Die's villainous Safin, Bohemian Rhapsody's Freddie Mercury... the list goes on. In The Amateur, Slow Horses alum and One Life director James Hawes' upcoming revenge thriller, Malek is CIA decoder Charlie Heller, a man whose life is turned violently upside down when his wife (Rachel Brosnahan) is killed in a terrorist attack. In the tense first trailer for the film, which boasts the likes of Laurence Fishburne, Caitriona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, and Michael Stuhlbarg among its starry ensemble, it very quickly becomes clear that Charlie is set to become a worthy addition to Malek's resumé of unorthodox mavericks. Check it out below:

Move over John Wick, bon voyage Nobody,...

In theaters on April 11, is the upcoming movie The Amateur, starring Oscar® winner Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne (“What’s Love Got to Do with It”).

Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

The film also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne.

The Amateur is directed by James Hawes. The screenplay is by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli...

Paramount+ today announced that Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment’s Transformers One, the first fully CG-animated Transformers film, will stream exclusively on the service beginning Friday, November 15, in the U.S. and Canada. The film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date. Paramount+ subscribers can also access the expansive Transformers universe collection featuring all seven live-action films and Paramount+ original animated series Transformers: Earthspark seasons 1-3 streaming now. Check out the collection here.

The latest addition to the globally recognized cinematic franchisedelves into the untold origin story of how the legendary Optimus Prime and Megatron, the respective leaders of the Autobots and Decepticons, went from brothers-in-arms to sworn enemies. Voiced by global superstars Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry, the iconic adversaries are joined by long-running franchise familiars Elita-1 (Scarlett Johansson), Bumblebee (Keegan-Michael Key), Starscream (Steve Buscemi), Alpha Trion (Laurence Fishburne) and Sentinel...

Transformers One, the recent film from Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment, which marks the first fully CG-animated effort in the Transformers franchise, is set to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, November 15, the streamer announced on Thursday.

Starring Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry, the film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date. Pic’s streaming debut follows a theatrical release that saw it take in over $128 million worldwide. While logged onto Paramount+, Transformers fans can also access all seven live-action films in the franchise, along with Paramount+ original animated series Transformers: Earthspark, which has unveiled three seasons.

Directed by Toy Story 4‘s Josh Cooley, the latest Transformers film delves into the untold origin story of how the legendary Optimis Prime (Hemsworth) and Megatron (Henry), the respective leaders of the Autobots and Decepticons, went from brothers-in-arms to sworn enemies.

20th Century Studios has debuted the first trailer for the espionage thriller ‘The Amateur.’

Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

Directed by James Hawes, the cast includes Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani.

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The movie hits cinemas on April 11th, 2025.

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“The Amateur” is a new live-action ‘espionage thriller’, based on the 1981 novel by Robert Littell, directed by James Hawes, starring Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez and Danny Sapani releasing April 11, 2025 in theaters:

“…’Charlie Heller’ (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the ‘CIA’ working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley, whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack.

“When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge…”

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Am 10. April startet Disney den Spionagethriller „The Amateur“ mit Rami Malek in der Hauptrolle in den deutschen Kinos. Jetzt wurde der Trailer veröffentlicht.

In James Hawes‘ Spionagethriller spielt Rami Malek den Charlie Heller, der als Decoder für die CIA arbeitet. Als seine Frau bei einem Terroranschlag ums Leben kommt und sich Charlies Vorgesetzte weigern, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, nimmt er die Sache selbst in die Hand. Bei seiner gefährlichen Reise um die ganze Welt, bei der er die Verantwortlichen für den Anschlag aufspüren will, dient ihm sein Intellekt dient ihm dabei als ultimative Waffe, um seine Verfolger abzuschütteln und seinen Racheplan in die Tat umzusetzen.

In weiteren Rollen sind u.a. Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez und Danny Sapani zu sehen.

Disney startet „The Amateur“ am 10. April in den deutschen Kinos.

Rami Malek is leaning into his “Mr. Robot” roots with CIA spy thriller “The Amateur.”

Malek leads the upcoming feature as a decoder for the CIA, who is working out of a basement when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. Cue the revenge action saga.

The official synopsis reads: “Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife (Rachel Brosnahan) is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.”

Laurence Fishburne, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, and...

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Rami Malek in a lead role. Since he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for “Bohemian Rhapsody” in 2018, his biggest roles have been as a Bond villain in “No Time to Die” Denzel Washington’s LAPD partner in crime thriller “The Little Things,” and a supporting role in “Oppenheimer’s” large ensemble. None of these movies were really what you’d call Rami Malek movies. “The Amateur,” which 20th Century released a trailer for on Wednesday, is a Rami Malek movie. The espionage thriller looks to take advantage of Malek’s unique characteristics in a way nothing else quite has since “Mr. Robot.”

Malek stars as an antihero on a revenge mission who uses CIA resources for his own purposes. Here’s the official logline from 20th Century: “Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for...

"I want to face my wife's killers, look them in the eyes, and balance the scales." Dark. 20th Century Studios has unveiled an official trailer for The Amateur, a thrilling new revenge movie from British director James Hawes (who also directed a bunch of episodes of that spy series "Slow Horses" if you want to get a sense of his cinematic style). The film follows a nerdy CIA cryptographer / software geek who manages to blackmail his own agency into training him to let him go after a group of terrorist who killed his wife in London. He realizes his bosses will not act due to conflicting internal priorities, so he takes things into his own hands. Rami Malek stars as Charles Heller, along with Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne. This reminds me of Jason Bourne at first glance,...

Oscar winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) isn’t a trained killer but he does have other skills that will prove extremely useful in finding his wife’s killers in The Amateur. The first trailer introduces Malek as a CIA decoder who vows revenge after his wife is murdered.

Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne (What’s Love Got to Do with It), Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal and Michael Stuhlbarg also star, along with Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, and Danny Sapani.

“Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack,” reads 20th Century Studios’ synopsis. “When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible,...

20th Century Studios is kicking off this chilly Wednesday afternoon with some heat from Rami Malek‘s latest film, The Amateur. The studio debuted a new action-packed trailer and poster for The Amateur, an espionage thriller in which Malek’s character uses his unique set of skills to find the people who killed his wife. He has no experience in the field, but that won’t stop him from launching a manhunt that defies expectations.

James Hawes directs The Amateur from a screenplay by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli based on the novel by Robert Littell. The film opens in theaters on April 11, 2025.

Here’s the official synopsis for The Amateur courtesy of 20th Century Studios:

“Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack.

The trailer for The Amateur – which features an amazing cast – is here!

Rami Malek stars alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne.

Here’s the synopsis: Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

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The Amateur will be released in theaters nationwide April 11, 2025. Watch the trailer below and see stills in the gallery.

20th Century Studios has released the official trailer and poster for The Amateur, a new espionage thriller that will open in theaters on April 11, 2025. The film stars Oscar winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Academy Award nominee Laurence Fishburne (What’s Love Got to Do with It).

The film has been rated PG-13 by the MPA for some strong violence, and language.

In The Amateur, Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack.

When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

The film stars Rami Malek,...

In an age where everyone wants their own John Wick, The Amateur’s Rami Malek and James Hawes were eager to take another route.

Inspired by Robert Littell’s 1981 homonymous spy novel and Charles Jarrott’s own big-screen adaptation that same year, Malek and his director, Hawes, relied on The Amateur’s foundational premise as a jumping-off point for their modernized take. Upon losing his wife (Rachel Brosnahan) in a terrorist attack, CIA cryptographer Charlie Heller ( Malek) strongarms his ambivalent bosses into green-lighting his own personal revenge mission. Thus, in the newly released trailer (below), the viewer is conditioned to expect the trope where Heller transforms himself into a one-man killing machine. But he’s quickly in for a rude awakening by way of Laurence Fishburne’s CIA instructor character.

Heller instead returns to his existing core competencies involving computers and technology, and thanks to Malek’s Emmy-winning role as...

Where Are They Now? Checking in on Former Child Stars - Main Image

Being a celebrity is no joke, and while some adults have problems with handling wealth and fame, several child stars had to deal with so much pressure at a much earlier age.

Child actors have been known to have very tough lives outside of the lighthearted shows they’ve been on, and their transition to adulthood is usually paved with all kinds of mistakes made public because of their status.

Not everyone manages to make the peaceful transition from child actor to just actor, and we take a look at the status of some promising young talents from before and where they ended up today.

Emily Osment

Emily Osment was introduced to the public eye as the best friend of Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) Lilly in Hannah Montana, and though she hasn’t starred in anything as big since the show ended,...

Rami Malek says something unintentionally hilarious at the top of The Amateur trailer: "It's the CIA. I've got to trust that they'll make the right call." The entire violent history of the organization aside, there has perhaps never been a more obvious foreshadowing that the CIA might not make the right call in this movie,...

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It’s hard to imagine Tom Cruise saying goodbye to Ethan Hunt, the character he’s dutifully portrayed since 1996’s Mission: Impossible. But the teaser for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which dropped today, sure makes it seem like the end of the road for a character that’s outlasted countless crises, two James Bonds, and five presidential administrations.

If you’re looking to catch up on...

"This is the shot we have. We may not get another one... Let's finish it." Ready? Marvel has dropped the new official trailer for the latest season of What If...?, their fun anthology series taking crazy all-out "what if" imaginative looks at different characters and ideas in the MCU. This might be the final season because Marvel's own intro from YouTube states: "Witness the season that ends it all." The Watcher even comes out and says this, too. The first season launched in 2021 to mixed reviews, and this second season debuted in late 2023 one year ago. The opening once again is: Welcome back to the multiverse. So much to see in these 8 episodes! The voice cast set for Season 3 includes Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher, once again, along with Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Laurence Fishburne as Goliath, Oscar Isaac as Moon Knight, Simu Liu as Xu Shang-Chi,...

What if Francis Ford Coppola made a new movie and no one showed up? It happened once before in 1982 with the backlot musical "One from the Heart," and, lamentably, it happened again this year with the maestro's "Megalopolis," which will become available on digital starting November 12, 2024.

A self-funded, $100 million-plus epic vision of an alternate American reality, "Megalopolis" has grossed just under $14 million globally in theaters at the time of writing. True, its reviews were as dismal as those for "One from the Heart," but knowing that the latter went on to be reassessed as a misunderstood triumph should've at least encouraged critics to stay thy blades for fear of looking like a pack of Bosley Crowthers 20 or so years from now.

As a full-throated admirer of "One from the Heart," I've tried not to come down too hard on "Megalopolis," even though I feel fairly certain the film, short of a narrative-clarifying director's cut,...

The Wild Robot Box Office (Worldwide): On Track To Achieve A New Milestone (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Chris Sanders’ The Wild Robot, featuring Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the lead character, has been winning hearts since its release. It has also consistently been in the domestic top 5 list. The animated feature is now set to cross a major milestone at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for the deets.

Its only competition at the theatres was Transformers One, but despite good reviews, this Josh Cooley-directed film failed to attract viewers and is underperforming at the box office. The film also has an ensemble voice cast comprising Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. The movie even failed to cross the $200 million mark.

According to Luiz Fernando’s report, The Wild Robot grossed a solid $9 million on its ninth weekend overseas.

Starting off its festival tour on a high note, Ahd Kamel‘s Saudi feature My Driver And I has been selected to hold its world premiere as part of the Arab Spectacular Program at the fourth Red Sea International Film Festival, which is set to run from December 5th to the 14th in Saudi Arabia.

The film follows Salma, a young, privileged, and rebellious Saudi girl whose family hires a Sudanese man named Gamar to drive her to and from her day-to-day activities.

Initially adhering to a simple employer/employee dynamic, Salma and Gamar’s relationship quickly evolves into an intimate personal friendship that bonds them through her teenage years and beyond, but their friendship is put to the test when Salma gets older and starts taking the wheel.

Commenting on her film, director Ahd Kamed stated, “The film opens a window on a certain strand of late 20th-century Saudi society,...

This week on The Anime Effect: We recommend vampire animes for bloodthirsty fans, answer a tough question from the mailbag and share our chat with comic book artist Amy Reeder from New York Comic Con. Plus, creator Lena Lemon returns to the podcast as a co-host! In our audio-only episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world including a Death Note video game being release, new anime OPs dropping, a remastered Daft Punk movie coming next month and more! Episode 39 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 39 Summary In this week's audio-only episode, Leah is joined by Alex to discuss Daft Punk's upcoming movie remaster, updates on the production of the live-action Gundam,...

Exclusive: Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to director Rob Edwards’ sneaker-themed animated movie Sneaks, voiced by Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne, Chloe Bailey, and Grammy-winning producer Mustard.

Pic also features Grammy winners Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai and Macy Gray, with five-time nominee Swae Lee, Quavo and NBA star Chris Paul also joining the cast. Paul plays himself, hosting a Met Gala-like event for avid sneakerheads seen in the film.

The family movie follows a pair of one-of-a-kind, collector sneakers, Ty (Anthony Mackie), and Maxine (Chloe Bailey), stolen by ‘the Collector’ (Laurence Fishburne). In their attempt to escape, Ty ends up separated from his sister in the middle of NYC. Alone, and desperate to find her, Ty meets with Jb (Martin Lawrence), a streetwise, scuffed up sneaker with an affinity for anything shiny, learning that your best life begins when you get out of your box.

Known for his jaw-dropping stunts and relentless commitment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Tom Cruise almost shared the screen with Scarlett Johansson in the third installment of the franchise. However, the thrilling team-up never made it to the big screen, leaving fans to mourn the untapped chemistry and exhilarating action.

Mission: Impossible 3 | Credit: Paramount Pictures

The actress later reflected on the missed opportunity prompted by the filmmaker J.J. Abrams taking over the project after David Fincher stepped down as the director due to creative differences.

How J.J. Abrams Robbed Fans of a Tom Cruise And Scarlett Johansson Action Team-Up

Renowned filmmaker J.J. Abrams took over as the director for the 2006 film Mission: Impossible 3 after David Fincher stepped down due to creative differences, choosing instead to focus on his 2007 thriller Zodiac.

Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan in Mission: Impossible 3 | Credit: Paramount Pictures

However, when Abrams stepped...

With the absurd amount of content we’re inundated with in this era of streaming, I often find myself avoiding trailers when I can. This allows for films to come along and surprise me given my complete lack of expectations. I’d recommend taking this option when it comes to Cellar Door, the Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman film that feels like it will be one thing and goes in an entirely different direction. What seems like supernatural hokeyness, turns into a more Fatal Attraction-style story of broken trust and murder. And as someone who has to watch a lot of indie horror for the job, I love those who do something a bit different.

I had an absolute blast talking with Jordana Brewster about Cellar Door. She had to be sure to give our other critic Alex Maidy some flack for his poor review of the film (thanks Alex) and under other circumstances,...

Transformers One Box Office (Worldwide): 7th Weekend Update( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Transformers One is not lost in the crowd of multiple releases despite underperforming at the box office. It has crossed a notable mark at the worldwide box office. However, the other animated feature, The Wild Robot, has completely overshadowed the Josh Cooley-helmed sci-fi flick. Scroll below for more.

The film is inspired by Hasbro’s Transformers toy line and is the second animated movie after the 1986 animated movie. It features an ensemble voice cast led by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry alongside Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. Despite having a great rating on Totten Tomatoes, the movie is underperforming. It was given 89% by the critics on Tomatometer and 98% by the audience on Popcornmeter.

Critics say, “Dramatically satisfying with a dash of good humor, Transformers One suggests that animation might be the optimal medium for this oft-adapted franchise.

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Before is a psychological thriller drama miniseries created by Sarah Thorp. The Apple TV+ series follows Eli, a recently widowed child psychologist who meets his next patient and soon figures out that the young boy has a haunting connection to his past. Their unconventional bond deepens as Eli tries to figure out the mystery behind the boy. Before stars Billy Crystal, Jacobi Jupe, Maria Dizzia, Ava Lalezarzadeh, Rosie Perez, and Judith Light. So, if you loved the intense story, psychologically thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Before here are some similar shows you should check out next.

The Patient (Hulu) Credit – FX

The Patient is a psychological thriller miniseries created by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg. The FX series follows Alan Strauss, a grieving therapist who is held prisoner by a patient who reveals himself to be a...

Cellar Door, directed by Vaughn Stein, is a new thriller that has quickly garnered attention for its intriguing premise and star-studded cast. Featuring Scott Speedman and Jordana Brewster, the film delves into the unsettling history of a seemingly perfect suburban home. Following its premiere in limited U.S. theaters and on-demand platforms on November 1, 2024, audiences are eager to learn more about where and how to stream Cellar Door online.

What is Cellar Door About?

In Cellar Door, Scott Speedman and Jordana Brewster portray John and Sera Winters, a couple relocating to a beautiful but eerie house in suburban Portland after facing a traumatic miscarriage. They are drawn to their new home, offered to them by the enigmatic Emmett Claybourne (Laurence Fishburne), with one catch: they must never enter the mysterious locked cellar.

As the story unfolds, John’s skepticism about their fortune turns into an obsessive curiosity about the cellar’s secrets,...

The “Bluebeard”-like hook of splendors granted on one condition — never, ever enter a household’s specific forbidden zone — raises expectations of a spooky, macabre good time. Those expectations are almost entirely thwarted by “Cellar Door,” even to the degree of our never actually peeking behind the titular locked portal. Starring Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman as a couple gifted luxe new digs with the aforementioned proviso, Vaughn Stein’s thriller is too simplistic and implausible to provide any chills. But despite some lurid eventual plot elements, it’s also too blandly slick in a TV-movie mode to offer much trashy fun. Lionsgate launches the feature in limited U.S. theaters plus on-demand platforms on Nov. 1.

The Winters are an innocuously attractive and devoted yuppie couple lent little distinguishing personality here by performers or script. John (Speedman) is a valued employee at an architecture firm; Sera (Brewster) a mathematics prof as well as accomplished pianist.

Exclusive: “Neo, sooner or later you’re going to realize just as I did that there’s a difference between knowing the path and walking the path,” states Laurence Fishburne’s Morpheus to Keanu Reeve’s character in the Lilly Wachowski’s co-penned and co-helmed The Matrix.

Almost 30 years after the genre and culturally defining Matrix first came out, those words and that worldview are something the filmmaker takes very seriously as a series of grants from Wachowski’s Anarchist United Foundation makes very clear. Emphasizing the non-profits triple ethos of artistry, diversity, and equity in media, Au has launched three new grant programs of $20,000 each.

“In these hard and weird times, Anarchists United Foundation is a necessary response,” founder Wachowski told Deadline today of her 2023 created initiative. “And in supporting artists and uplifting the values of artistry, diversity and equity it will ensure that the future of film and...

Plot: In this suspenseful thriller, a city-dwelling couple is looking to relocate to the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. While visiting the grandiose home of Emmett, a mysterious man with a talent for pairing the right property with the right people, the couple is suddenly gifted the house of their dreams with one nonnegotiable condition — they must never open the cellar door. As time passes, the couple realizes that old houses are indeed like people…they all have their deep, dark secrets.

Review: There is a great short story by Richard Matheson called “Button, Button,” in which a husband and wife are given a mysterious box that, if a button is pressed, will cause someone to die in exchange for a sum of money. The idea of power and responsibility and what strangers would do with such a decision has been a fascinating one. The new thriller Cellar Door offers a...

The trap of social expectations has captured its latest victim in Dwyane Wade. This weekend, the three-time NBA champion attended an unveiling ceremony for an eight-foot statue of himself gifted through the Miami Heat. His response to the figure can be likened only to receiving a hideous sweater, or one of those art kits with markers that never works, from your grandparents and having to play it off like it’s the best gift you’ve ever received. “That’s crazy, I can’t believe that,” Wade said, glancing back at the statue.

An unexplained impact leaves a mission to Saturn’s moon, Titan, in catastrophic danger, with Affleck and a skeleton crew struggling to keep a grip on reality

This is a very solid, if low-budget, addition to the sad-spaceman canon that already includes Interstellar, Ad Astra and Spaceman; it is also similar to Moon in the cyclical rhythms and psychological disintegration of its lonely voyager. This is astronaut John (Casey Affleck) who wakes up from hibernation at three-month intervals on his mission to Saturn’s moon, Titan, with an invariably nauseated and put-upon look that is apparently channelling paparazzi shots of his brother, Ben.

In order to reach their destination, John, his ramrod commanding officer Franks (Laurence Fishburne) and engineer Nash (Tomer Capone) must pull off a dicey slingshot manoeuvre to exploit Jupiter’s gravity. But adding to John’s homesick reveries of Zoe (Emily Beecham), the woman he left behind,...

Megalopolis On Ott: Here’s How & When To Watch It(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious film Megalopolis has been in the news for several reasons, but none of them helped it bring in winning numbers at the box office. After being a complete failure at the cinemas, the movie is reportedly prepping to arrive on Ott platforms. It has a talented cast and a hefty budget, yet it failed to charm the audiences. Scroll below to know the deets.

About the film –

It is a sci-fi movie written, directed, and produced by the veteran filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. It features Adam Driver in the lead role of Cesar Catilina with an exceptional supporting cast comprising Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia Labeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D. B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman.

The magnum...

The Witcher Season 4: Full Breakdown of Release Date, Cast Changes, & What Fans Can Expect from the New Plot Twists! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Hold onto your swords, Witcher fans! Season 4 is finally in production. New cast members are set to join the fantasy fray—Seinfeld’s Danny Woodburn, District 9’s Sharlto Copley, and James Purefoy from Rome. Oh, and Laurence Fishburne is stepping in as fan-fave character Regis.

But it isn’t just new faces. The biggest shake-up? Henry Cavill officially hung up his wolf pelt. The torch’s been passed to Hunger Games’ Liam Hemsworth.

Geralt of Rivia: New Face, Same Hero

Season 4 filming has already begun—but there’s no official release date yet. There have been delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes. Liam Hemsworth expressed his excitement on Ig, asserting, “As a Witcher fan, I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia.

It was ten years ago today, that the first John Wick hit theaters and began to play.

While the first Keanu Reeves starring, Chad Stahelski directed, and Derek Kolstad written movie flew under the radar at the box office only grossing $43M stateside and $86M worldwide, the R-rated action pic ala the original Austin Powers boomed on home entertainment and mushroomed into a mega franchise across four films for Lionsgate grossing $1.02 billion.

Lionsgate has several festivities planed including special events, anniversary screenings, new experiences, and new collectible merchandise, culminating in the release of Ballerina: From the World of John Wick next year on June 6. Keep reading below.

“John Wick is a wonderful role and the first film was an extraordinary experience,” said Reeves. “The combination of character, story, so completely intertwined and expressed through Chad and Dave’s action design, was very special.”

“Any artist pushes themselves to go further and outdo themselves,...

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Keri Russell is a brilliant actress who has wowed everyone by using her acting chops for more than 30 years. Russell made her acting debut with a Disney series The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. Since then she has been a part of many brilliant movies and shows including both indies and blockbusters. So, if you also love Russell’s performances here are the best movies and shows starring Keri Russell you should check out.

10. Antlers (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Searchlight Pictures

Antlers is a supernatural horror film directed by Scott Cooper who also co-wrote the screenplay with C. Henry Chaisson and Nick Antosca. Based on the short story The Quiet Boy by Antosca, the 2021 film follows the story of a teacher and her brother, a sheriff discovers that one of her students is harboring a dangerous secret...