Charlize Theron is the latest big name star that is set to be cast in the new Christopher Nolan film at Universal Pictures.Variety has reported that the upcoming film would include Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o and Robert Pattinson. While the plot has not been revealed just yet nor commented on by the studio, Universal has set a July 2026 release date. Theron's involvement would mark the first time Nolan and Theron would work together, despite Theron's working relationship with Universal. Theron has had a long history with Universal, starring in action-thriller Atomic Blonde as well as the Snow White and the Huntsman. At this time, the studio has not revealed the individual roles of the actors but it is certain that the cast continues to grow with start-s...
Disney has officially dropped the first look at the teaser for the upcoming Lilo & Stitch live-action. Bringing the nostalgic and adorable blue extraterrestrial creature to the big screens, the 30-second teaser sees a glimpse of the Hawaiian coastline that acts as the setting for the film. He can be seen terrorizing a sandcastle. The official logline reads that the film will see "the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who is engineered to be a force of destruction."Dean Fleischer Camp is set to direct the film and Chris Sanders is slated to reprise his voice role of Stitch. The cast includes Maia Kealoho, Zach Galifianakis, Sydney Agudong, Billy Magnussen and Courtney B. Vance are joining the cast. The live-action is released 23 years ...
Jon M. Chu's Wicked is flying to No. 1 on the box office after earning $114 million USD from 3,888 North American theaters during its opening weekend.Variety reports that Wicked broke the domestic record for the best opening for a Broadway-to-film adaptation, dethroning Into the Woods' $31 million USD opening in 2014. It also marks the third-biggest domestic opening of 2024 following Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2, and is the fourth-biggest opener for a musical. Wicked earned an additional $50.2 million USD at the international box office to increase its global total to $164.2 million USD — making it the biggest global opening for a film adaptation of a Broadway musical and overtaking Les Miserables in 2012."It’s a juggernaut,” said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Rese...
With November coming to an end, Max has unveiled its slate of new programming for December 2024.The final month of the year is led by the streaming premiere of Clint Eastwood's Juror #2, as well as the likes of Nature of the Crime, Bookie season two and the streaming arrival of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. There's also the continual celebration of FRIENDS' 30th anniversary with the Fast Friends game show, the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story and Creature Commandos.Check out the full list below.Coming To Max*This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to changeDecember 1Cedar Rapids (2011)Clash of the Titans (2010)Cop Out (2010)Death Race (2008)Glee The 3D Concert Movie (2011)Hamlet 2 (2008)How I Live Now (2013)Invisible Stripes (1939)It All Came True (1940)Jupiter Ascen...
With less than a month until The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim hits the theaters, Warner Bros. Animation is giving anticipated fans a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the film.New Line Cinema’s original anime feature takes audiences back to the epic world created by J.R.R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama, the film features a talented voice cast led by Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise as his daughter Héra, and Luke Pasqualino as Wulf. Miranda Otto reprises her role as Éowyn, narrating the story, while other notable voice actors include Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, and Benjamin Wainwright.Produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens and a team of experienced filmmakers, the feature includes contribut...
Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) announces its 11th Annual Christmas Charity Concert and Community Giveback, a two-day celebration supporting the Nickerson Gardens Housing Projects in Watts, California. The event holds special significance this year as it aligns with TDE's 20th anniversary, showcasing the label's lasting influence on both music and community outreach.Set for December 12, 2024, the event features an impressive lineup of TDE artists, including SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad, SiR, Ab-Soul, Ray Vaughn, Zacari, and Kal Banx. Following tradition, the concert promises surprise guest appearances, building on a history that has included performances by Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna and Chris Brown.Entry to this charitable event requires donations of unwrapped toys, new cl...
Jussie Smollett‘s holiday season is off to a fine start. The former Empire star’s conviction for attacking himself back in 2019 has been overturned. The Illinois State Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a hate crime. His case will be dismissed. “We hold that a second prosecution under these circumstances is […]
Robert Pattinson is officially set to appear in Christopher Nolan's next movie.Variety reports that the actor will join the likes of Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya in the cast, although plot details and any additional information remain scarce. The upcoming film will see the pair reunite following their work together on Tenet, which saw Pattinson co-star alongside John David Washington.Nolan's next feature film will follow Oppenheimer and is scheduled to begin production in the first half of 2025. As of writing, Pattinson is also currently tied to the sequel of The Batman, A24's Primetime and Mickey 17.The upcoming Nolan film is set to release on July 17, 2026.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
With November coming to an end, Netflix has unveiled its slate of new programming for December 2024.The final month of the year will see the release of the highly-anticipated Squid Game season two, the documentary Avicii - I'm Tim, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter and the NFL on Christmas: Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans live event, which will see Beyoncé perform during the halftime. Meanwhile, December will be the final month for subscribers to stream the eight seasons of Voltron: Legendary Defender, Space Jam: A New Legacy, It Chapter Two and more.Check out the full slate below.Coming To NetflixAvail. 12/1/24Bunk'd: Season 7BurlesqueDaddy Day CareThe Happytime MurdersLittleMidwayProject XWe're the MillersZero Dark ThirtyAvail. 12/2/2430 for 30: Bad Boys30 for 30: Celtics/L...
The critically acclaimed anthology series Star Wars: Visions prepares for an exciting return in 2025, recommitting to its anime roots. Announced during the 2024 Disney APAC Content Showcase, the upcoming collection will feature nine new animated shorts exploring the Star Wars universe through Japanese anime perspectives. Originally launched in 2021, the series initially presented nine original shorts from seven prominent Japanese anime studios, earning widespread praise for its innovative storytelling and unique cultural reinterpretations of the Star Wars mythology.The 2023 second volume expanded the creative vision by embracing a global collaborative approach, incorporating studios from diverse regions including India, South Africa, Chile, and the United Kingdom. The upcoming 2025 lineup ...
Netflix has confirmed a new season for its hit survival reality competition show, Physical: 100. Continuing its search for the ultimate physique, the Korean reality show has expanded its reach across Asia. Known for its intense physical challenges, season three will feature 100 contestants from various Asian countries, thus turning the competition into a region-wide showdown.In 2023, the first season captivated audiences worldwide, making history as the first Korean reality TV series to top Netflix’s Global Top 10 TV Series (Non-English) list. Building on the success of the previous season, Physical: 100 Season 2 – Underground continued its impressive run, ranking in the Top 10 list in 87 countries.With its third season, the show aims to heighten the excitement and bring even more gripping...
Netflix is facing backlash after technical difficulties disrupted its live broadcast of the highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on November 15, 2024. The streaming giant now faces a class-action lawsuit filed in Florida by Ronald "Blue" Denton, who accuses Netflix of breach of contract. Denton alleges that he and thousands of others endured significant issues, including buffering, glitches and outright inability to access the event.Held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the fight marked one of Netflix’s most ambitious live-streamed events, attracting a staggering 108 million global viewers. However, despite the impressive numbers, the stream was plagued by technical problems. According to Denton's lawsuit, issues began early in the evening, with many use...