ENTERTAINMENT
Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ Receives Solid Start With $76 Million USD Domestic Box Office Debut
SummaryThunderbolts debuted globally with $162.1 million USD ($76 million USD domestic, $86.1 million USD international), securing the top spot at the box officeWith a $180 million USD production budget, the film needs to maintain its box office momentum in the coming weeksThe film has received positive reviews from critics and a strong "A-" CinemaScore from audiencesThunderbolts, the latest project from Marvel Studios, has debuted with a solid but not spectacular global box office opening of $162.1 million USD. This figure combines a $76 million USD domestic take with $86.1 million USD from international markets. While this places the film at the top of the weekend charts and aligns with pre-release projections, it notably trails behind the debut of the year's earlier MCU release, Captain...
2 Chainz Announces Short Film ‘Red Clay’
Summary2 Chainz debuts short film Red Clay at the Atlanta Film FestivalDirected by Christopher Nolan Jones, the film emphasizes the cultural richness and unique character of the SouthThe film delves into 2 Chainz's early life and formative experiences in College Park, Georgia2 Chainz is officially venturing into the world of cinema with the announcement of his short film Red Clay. Variety revealed that the shot film is co-written by actor Omar Epps.The short film premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival with director Christopher Nolan Jones at the helm of the short. In a statement, 2 Chainz said of the film, "I tell stories through my music, always hoping people feel empowered to overcome anything. Red Clay is an extension of that. Atlanta is full of resilience, and bringing Nook and Bub’s s...
All Foreign-Produced Films Expected To Be Subjected to 100% Tariffs
SummaryPresident Trump announces 100% tariffs on all foreign produced films outside of AmericaHe claims the film industry is in a "very fast death" due to incentives around the worldMajor studios and companies like Disney, Netflix and more will be affected, but unsure how at the momentPresident Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his administration will be imposing a 100% tariff on films produced outside of the U.S. He is doing so in an effort to preserve the American movie industry as he determines that Hollywood is dying a "very fast death" due to incentives the industry receives from foreign countries. He perceives the incentives as a way to lure away filmmakers.In a post on Truth Social, Trump writes, "This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security th...
Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’ to Premiere in Fall
SummaryYorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia film gets a limited release on October 24Bugonia stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Alicia Silverstone, with a screenplay by Will TracyA wider release follows on October 31Focus Features has confirmed the release dates for Yorgos Lanthimos’s upcoming film, Bugonia. The film will premiere in a limited engagement on October 24, with screenings across select locations in New York and LA. A wider theatrical release will follow on October 31.As revealed in a previous announcement, Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone have been confirmed as the key cast. The screenplay is written by Will Tracy, known for his work on The Menu and Succession.Shot in VistaVision, the film promises a visually striking cinematic experience...
‘The Bear’ Season 4 Has an Official Release Date
SummaryIt's official - the highly anticipated next season of The Bear has an official release date. FX and Hulu's fan favorite show receives a fourth season almost a year since all 10 episodes of season three premiered. The Bear season 4 is slated to land in June, confirmed by showrunner Joanna Calo. During a red carpet interview with Omelete for Thunderbolts*, Calo confirmed that the fourth season of the show will be debuting on Hulu in mid-June. The news comes after The Bear star Jeremy Allen White was announced to play Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian and Grogu. Ayo Edebiri is slated to return to the fourth season to star alongside White for The Bear as well as Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Liza Colón-Zayas, Lionel Boyce, Abby Elliott and Matty Matheson. With season three ending on a cliffhanger...
Netflix Unveils Alfred Hitchcock Film Collection
SummaryNetflix US will stream classic Hitchcock films starting June 1The Paris Theater will present a six-week "HITCH!" screening series from May to JuneThe theater event features over 50 films, including 36 directed by HitchcockSome of Alfred Hitchcock's most beloved films are coming to both Netflix and the Paris Theater.The collection will be available to stream on Netflix US starting June 1. Subscribers can look forward to watching the likes of Vertigo, Rear Window, Frenzy, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Family Plot, The Birds and more. Films like Us and Barbarian, which were inspired by the filmmaker's influence, and Sacha Gervasi's narrative feature about Hitchcock himself will also land on the streamer.On top of the collection's arrival on Netflix, the Paris Theater will present the “HIT...
IKEA’s Housewarming Party Dished Up More Than Just Swedish Meatballs
IKEA has been amping up the excitement for its new Oxford Street store with a line-up of activations across London. Back in November, it installed the iconic blue bag on the soon-to-be storefront and later hosted a Hus of FRAKTA concept shop. Now, the Swedish furniture brand is taking to smaller spaces in the city with a series of intimate housewarming parties. As its name suggests, the event series aimed to rethink the idea of home and how the younger generation experiences community, entertainment, and more importantly, belonging, in the face of rising living costs. Joining music events agency Lab54, IKEA harnessed its range of furniture goods, set to be sold at the new store, and turned five unexpected locations into a homely living space for a one-of-a-kind pop-up party. A stand-out ev...
Guy Ritchie Set To Direct ‘Road House 2’ Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
SummaryGuy Ritchie is directing Road House 2 for Amazon MGM StudiosJake Gyllenhaal returns as Dalton, the ex-UFC fighterRoad House was originally a reboot of the 1989 classic starring Patrick SwayzeGuy Ritchie's next project is with Amazon MGM Studios for the sequel to Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal.Gylenhaal has been confirmed to reprise his role as Dalton, who is an ex-UFC fighter. The film marks Ritchie and Gyllenhaal's third collaboration together and their second with the studio after Ritchie's The Covenant. The script for the sequel is written by Will Beall. Currently the plot for the second Road House film is kept under wraps but producers of the film will include Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Alex Gartner, as well as Gyllenhaal for his Nine Stories Productions with J...
J.J. Abrams’ High-Octane ’70s Crime Series for Max Receives Official Trailer
SummaryMax releases official trailer J.J. Abrams' co-created '70 crime thriller series, DusterDuster stars Josh Holloway and Rachel HilsonEight-episode series debuts on May 15, 2025Max has officially dropped the first full trailer for J.J. Abrams' upcoming '70s crime thriller series, Duster.The series, which stars Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, explores "the life of a gutsy getaway driver (Josh Holloway) for a growing crime syndicate that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young agent (Rachel Hilson) comes into town hellbent on taking his crime family down." Alongside Holloway and Hilson, the cast also features, "Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez and Benjamin Charles Watson."Co-created by...
Quavo Is Making His Cannes Film Festival Debut
On the heels of last week's news that Kid Cudi's Neverland short will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, Quavo is the next rapper getting involved in the upcoming run of esteemed film festivals. Set to screen for the first time at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the rapper stars in the new Greg Jonkajtys-directed action thriller film, Takeover, alongside Billy Zane.Per an official press email, the film chronicles the life of parolee Guy Miller – played by Quavo – as he tries to get back on his feet."Takeover follows Guy Miller (Quavo), a parolee striving to rebuild his life just as he’s drawn back into Atlanta’s perilous street racing underworld. In a desperate bid for survival, Miller is coerced by international heist mastermind Gamal Akopyan (Zane) to execute a high-stakes diamond hei...
POP MART is Bringing Print Back with the Launch of New Magazine, play/GROUND
POP MART is known for its viral collectibles and blind boxes — from the coveted Labubu Monsters to Skullpandas. But now the global pop culture powerhouse has officially entered the publishing world with the launch of its new print magazine, play/GROUND.Print media has seen a resurgence in recent years, especially as Gen Z references the ‘90s and early 2000s eras stylistically, leaning into nostalgia-core. POP MART now joins the revival with its first foray into tangible media, exploring contemporary youth culture and diving into topics that resonate with the next generation in a visually striking and immersive format.Published on oversized newsprint, the inaugural issue of play/GROUND focuses on a broad “Social” theme, delving into everything from the internet to offline social clubs, and ...
Netflix Unveils a Heartfelt Trailer for ‘Lost in Starlight’ Animated Feature
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its first South Korean animated film, Lost in Starlight.Set in the year 2050 in Seoul, Lost in Starlight follows Nan-Young, an astronaut with dreams of exploring Mars, and Jay, a musician with a passion for restoring retro sound equipment. Their romance begins when Nan-Young visits Jay’s shop to repair a record player left behind by her mother. As their relationship blossoms, Nan-Young is selected for a Mars expedition, forcing the couple to navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship spanning light years.The film’s cast features celebrated South Korean talents. Kim Tae-Ri, known for her breakout role in Park Chan-wook's 2016 film, The Handmaiden, brings depth to the ambitious astronaut. Meanwhile, Hong Kyung, recognized for his work in Reve...
