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‘The Last of Us’ Surpasses ‘House of the Dragon’ as HBO’s Top Series
The Last of Us is proving to be HBO's most successful series, surpassing George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. The Hollywood Reporter noted that this past weekend's finale of The Last of Us garnered an average of 8.2 million viewers across all HBO platforms. It saw a slight increase from the previous week's 8.1 million views as well as an opening-night high for the nine-episode season. Although The Last of Us only had six episodes, the first six episodes have averaged 30.4 million viewers since January 15. The debut episode also closed in on 40 million viewers. If the final three episodes of the nine-episode season continue on the trajectory, The Last of Us is set to be bigger than House of the Dragon. This past weekend's finale saw the show's viewers increase ...
Penultimate ‘Fast and Furious’ Film ‘Fast X’ Receives New Poster
After months of build-up, the official release of the penultimate Fast and Furious film, Fast X, is now right around the corner. Accompanied by a ticket pre-sale for North American audiences, Fast X has now received a new poster for the upcoming blockbuster.Serving as a sequel to 2021's F9, the film will see Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) fight to protect his crew and family from Cipher and new foe Dante Reyes. Played by Jason Momoa, Dante Reyes is the son of drug lord Hernan Reyes, seeking revenge for his father's death in Fast Five (2011). His revenge plan will see Toretto and his family drive around the world, going from Los Angeles to Rome, Brazil, London, Portugal, and even Antarctica. Along the way, Toretto uncovers Dante's true plan and the drivers make new allies and meet old enemies...
Quentin Tarantino’s Final Film Rumored To Be ‘The Movie Critic’
Quentin Tarantino is reportedly getting ready for his 10th and final film, The Movie Critic.According to reports, the filmmaker has finished writing the script and is preparing to direct it this fall. Plot details remain under wraps, however sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that The Movie Critic will be set in Los Angeles in the late '70s with a female lead who may be or inspired by Pauline Kael, the famed movie critic known for writing unorthodox critiques that influenced the sphere.Tarantino has been open about retiring once he hit the age of 60, which will be this year, and has released a total of 10 movies. In a 2021 interview with Bill Maher, he explained that based on the history of film "directors do not get better" after their 10th film. “I haven’t retired yet; I still have anot...
Lonnie Holley: Oh Me Oh My
At 73, the outsider artist has made his most ambitious and approachable album: an extraordinary aural memoir that tells a cosmic story of survival.
Oscar Isaac Reportedly In Talks To Play Kurt Vonnegut in Amazon’s ‘Helltown’
Oscar Isaac is reportedly in talks to play the lead role of Kurt Vonnegut in Amazon's Helltown.Sources tell Variety that the crime thriller will feature a total of eight, one-hour episodes and will be based on Casey Sherman's book of the same name, which focuses on Vonnegut's life prior to his rise to fame as an author. “In 1969 Kurt was a struggling novelist and car salesman living life with his wife and five children on Cape Cod. When two women disappear and are later discovered murdered underneath the sand dunes on the outskirts of Provincetown, Kurt becomes obsessed and embroiled in the chilling hunt for a serial killer and forms a dangerous bond with the prime suspect," the logline read.All Quiet on the Western Front director Ed Berger will helm and serve as executive producer, while ...
Oscar Isaac Reportedly In Talks To Play Kurt Vonnegut in Amazon’s ‘Helltown’
Oscar Isaac is reportedly in talks to play the lead role of Kurt Vonnegut in Amazon's Helltown.Sources tell Variety that the crime thriller will feature a total of eight, one-hour episodes and will be based on Casey Sherman's book of the same name, which focuses on Vonnegut's life prior to his rise to fame as an author. “In 1969 Kurt was a struggling novelist and car salesman living life with his wife and five children on Cape Cod. When two women disappear and are later discovered murdered underneath the sand dunes on the outskirts of Provincetown, Kurt becomes obsessed and embroiled in the chilling hunt for a serial killer and forms a dangerous bond with the prime suspect," the logline read.All Quiet on the Western Front director Ed Berger will helm and serve as executive producer, while ...
Oscar Isaac Reportedly In Talks To Play Kurt Vonnegut in Amazon’s ‘Helltown’
Oscar Isaac is reportedly in talks to play the lead role of Kurt Vonnegut in Amazon's Helltown.Sources tell Variety that the crime thriller will feature a total of eight, one-hour episodes and will be based on Casey Sherman's book of the same name, which focuses on Vonnegut's life prior to his rise to fame as an author. “In 1969 Kurt was a struggling novelist and car salesman living life with his wife and five children on Cape Cod. When two women disappear and are later discovered murdered underneath the sand dunes on the outskirts of Provincetown, Kurt becomes obsessed and embroiled in the chilling hunt for a serial killer and forms a dangerous bond with the prime suspect," the logline read.All Quiet on the Western Front director Ed Berger will helm and serve as executive producer, while ...
Machine Gun Kelly Nominated for Almost Every Category of 43rd Razzies
One day ahead of the Academy Awards this year, the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards was held to honor the worst the film industry had to offer in 2022. Also known as the Razzies, the awards that have been held for over 40 years are based on votes from members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation.The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards saw the biographical psychological drama Blonde receiving the most nominations, taking home the award for Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay. Other winners included Jared Leto for Worst Actor in his performance for Morbius, Worst Supporting Actor went to Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis, and Disney's Pinocchio for Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel. On a somewhat positive note, Colin Farrell received the Razzie Redeemer Award after jumping from 2004 Worst Actor nomin...
Machine Gun Kelly Nominated for Almost Every Category of 43rd Razzies
One day ahead of the Academy Awards this year, the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards was held to honor the worst the film industry had to offer in 2022. Also known as the Razzies, the awards that have been held for over 40 years are based on votes from members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation.The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards saw the biographical psychological drama Blonde receiving the most nominations, taking home the award for Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay. Other winners included Jared Leto for Worst Actor in his performance for Morbius, Worst Supporting Actor went to Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis, and Disney's Pinocchio for Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel. On a somewhat positive note, Colin Farrell received the Razzie Redeemer Award after jumping from 2004 Worst Actor nomin...
Machine Gun Kelly Nominated for Almost Every Category of 43rd Razzies
One day ahead of the Academy Awards this year, the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards was held to honor the worst the film industry had to offer in 2022. Also known as the Razzies, the awards that have been held for over 40 years are based on votes from members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation.The 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards saw the biographical psychological drama Blonde receiving the most nominations, taking home the award for Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay. Other winners included Jared Leto for Worst Actor in his performance for Morbius, Worst Supporting Actor went to Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis, and Disney's Pinocchio for Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel. On a somewhat positive note, Colin Farrell received the Razzie Redeemer Award after jumping from 2004 Worst Actor nomin...
Fans Shocked by Disbanding of Team Rocket in ‘Pokémon’ Anime
In the latest episode of Pokémon Journeys: The Series that aired in Japan last week, fans were shocked when Team Rocket abruptly disbanded. The dispanding of the villainous team comes as the series nears the end of Ash and Pikachu’s journey after 25 years.Already receiving a synopsis for the final episode, titled "Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!," fans have been prepared for certain episodes in the final arc to provide an ending for beloved characters. But the end of Team Rocket in with the Aim To Be A Pokémon Master Arc came as an unexpected surprise.Episode 9 of the arc saw Jesse, James, and Meowth reunite with the Pokémon they collected over the past seasons and enact their final effort to capture Pikachu. The intervention of legendary Pokémon Latias puts an end to the plan and sends th...
Jenna Ortega Reportedly in Talks for ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Role
Fresh after her role in Scream VI, reports are now noting that Jenna Ortega is in talks to join the cast of Beetlejuice 2. The reports share that Ortega is now "circling a role" in the sequel to the 1988 horror comedy, Beetlejuice.A role in Beetlejuice 2 would mean Ortega would take on another spot in the Tim Burton universe, following her breakout in Netflix’s Wednesday series. Ortega shared how great it was to work with Burton, who directed the first four episodes of Wednesday, noting her trust and partnership with Burton.Although no details have been confirmed, the sequel is expected to star Michael Keaton as the title character and Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz. Ortega is believed to be eyeing the role of Lydie Deetz's daughter with Burton potentially serving as director of the project.S...
