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Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is slated to star in Boneyard, a forthcoming indie crime-thriller from producer Colin Bates, alongside Mel Gibson.The film, which has already begun production in Las Vegas, also stars Nora Zehetner (The Right Stuff) and Brian Van Holt, who previously fronted Jo vs. Caroline with Kate McKinnon.Asif Akbar is directing Boneyard based on a script written by Hank Byrd, Vincent E. McDaniel, Koji Steven Sakai and Akbar. Bates, who produced Halle Berry's Kidnap and the Arnold Schwarzenegger zombie film, Maggie, is producing Boneyard in conjunction with Vincent McDaniel.Boneyard, which is inspired by real events, follows an FBI special agent, depicted by Gibson, on a hunt for a serial killer nicknamed The Bone Collector, with the Albuquerque Police Department. As the search...

Shortly after hitting theaters last week, Sakra starring Donnie Yen is now set for a digital release. Adapted from the classic wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils written by Jin Yong, the martial arts film is also directed and co-produced by Yen alongside Wong Jing.To mark the digital release, cinema company Golden Village has offered a new clip teasing the thrilling action of Sakra. The latest look at the wuxia film shows the righteous virtue of Qiao Feng, played by Donnie Yen, following the conversation about "The Broken Sword of Dali." What follows is a chase sequence showing of fanciful leaps and energy-based attacks. Check out the synopsis for Sakra below.Based on the classic wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Louis Cha (known worldwide by his pen name Jin Yong), Sakra stars D...

Despite early negativity, Universal Pictures, Illumination, and Nintendo's gamble to make The Super Mario Bros. Movie looks like it's really going to pay off. Accompanied by an aggressive marketing campaign, the film based on the iconic video game franchise has already become the highest-grossing video game film adaptation following its opening weekend.Reports are now noting that the film has already made $678 million USD, $330 million USD internationally, and is number one at the box office in 26 counties. Although critics have delivered negative ratings for the film, audience enjoyment has helped push the theatrical release starring Chris Pratt. With no signs of slowing down, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is expected to hit the $1 billion USD gross mark in the coming weeks and is now expec...

Critically acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino has officially revealed that he is just about ready to throw in the towel on his career. After an illustrious three decades making films, the director told ara that he is "ready to quit." Tarantino is known for his classic successes including Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill. His move to step away from the industry was never something the director shyed away from talking about. In 2009, Tarantino admitted that he planned to retire at the age of 60. He appears to stick with his plans as he said earlier this year, he will go on to "write novels and cinema literature, stuff like that." Throughout the years, Tarantino continually dropped hints of his retirement. In March, he also announced that The Movie Critic will be his tenth and fin...

Lily-Rose Depp portrays a pop star seeking a second chance at stardom in the new trailer for HBO’s new drama, The Idol.Soundtracked to Britney Spears’s “Gimme More,” the video opens with Jocelyn (Depp) on the set of a photo shoot. It then cuts to an unnamed character – played by Troye Sivan – asking when the last time there was a truly “nasty, bad pop girl,” foreshadowing the rebrand and return of pop star Jocelyn.Her redemption arc, however, isn’t a solo project. After meeting Jocelyn on the dance floor, nightclub owner Tedros (The Weeknd) starts a relationship with the singer and makes her return to the music industry his own personal project.“After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in Amer...

With April well underway, Disney+ has unveiled its slate of new releases for May 2023.Next month's list is led by a few Star Wars Day titles including Star Wars: Visions season two and Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. Subscribers can also check out the arrivals of American Born Chinese, Crater and Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All.Check out the full list below.Coming To Disney+ in May 2023May 2A Small Light (2 episodes)May 3Eureka! (S1, 6 episodes)Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All – All Episodes StreamingFor the first time ever, global superstar, Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music. This series follows Ed after he learns of life changing news and reveals his hardships and triumphs dur...

Disney+ has released the official trailer of its upcoming film Crater, which stars Kid Cudi, Isaiah Russell-Bailey, McKenna Grace and more.The coming-of-age sci-fi adventure film follows Russell-Bailey's Caleb Channing, a young boy who is raised in a lunar mining colony. He suffers through the loss of his father, portrayed by Cudder, and goes on to explore a mysterious crater with three of his best friends along with a new arrival from Earth — making it possibly his final journey with his friends before being moved to a different planet.Joining Cudi, Russell-Bailey and Grace in the main cast are Billy Barratt, Orson Hong and Thomas Boyce. Kyle Patrick Alvarez serves as director with a script written by John Griffin, while Dan Cohen, Dan Levine and Shawn Levy serve as producers.Watch the tr...

Peacock has officially dropepd the trailer for Pete Davidson's upcoming Bupkis series. The series is slated to be based on Davidson's real life and features half-hour episodes. According to Variety, the show is to fictionalize Davidson's life in a heightened manner. The plot is unfiltered and is said to have eight episodes, showcasing Davidson's unique perspective of the world.The trailer begins with a clip of tabloid headlines surrounding Davidson and cuts to the comedian saying, "I googled myself yesterday. People think I'm, like, a joke for some reason." Immediately after, Davidson is joined by Joe Pesci in a diner, calling his on-screen grandson, "They think you're a joke because you are a joke." The trailer continues with a fast-paced montage of Davidson and his famous guest stars. Al...

Following its $8.5 billion USD acquisition of MGM’s catalog last year, Amazon is now looking to develop new adaptations of some popular titles from the American film, television production, distribution, and media company. According to reports, Amazon Studios is gearing up to put together TV and film projects based on intellectual properties found in MGM Holdings' extensive archive.Reports note that top candidates include RoboCop, Stargate, Barbershop, Legally Blonde, Pink Panther, The Thomas Crown Affair, Fame, and The Magnificent Seven. Amazon Studios has also already been in touch with a series of creatives that will serve as collaborators on potential projects.The news comes after word of a universe for Creed and Rocky being developed through TV series and films, along with plans for P...