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Charli XCX is diving deep into the world of film with a new project on the horizon. The global artist is getting ready to star in and produce Audition director Takashi Miike's new movie.Miike is known for his prolific and gory horror films. Though much of the details for the new project remains under wraps, Miike's reputation for extreme violence in his cult classics, including the 1999 fan favorite Audition and 2001's Ichi the Killer, are expected to return to the new project. Ross Evans is expected to pen the script. Charli, who is a multi-Grammy award winning artist, has turned her attention to acting and producing lately. Charli is slated to star in The Moment for director Aidan Zamiri next and be featured in Julia Jackman's period fantasy 100 Nights of Hero alongside Nicholas Galitzin...

With April coming to an end, Netflix has unveiled its selection of new programming for May 2025.Leading next month's slate are the premieres of Big Mouth season eight, Love, Death + Robots season four, Fear Street: Prom Queen and F1: The Academy. Subscribers can also catch classics such as American Gangster, Constantine and the full Twilight saga.May 2025 will be the final month for viewers to stream fan favorites including the original Spider-Man trilogy and Across the Spider-Verse, Wedding Crashers, Whiplash, Friday and more.Check out the full list below.Coming to NetflixComing SoonLosmen Bu Broto: The Series (ID) -- NETFLIX SERIESFor the Broto family, managing their beloved Yogyakarta inn is no easy feat — especially when their youngest son falls in love with a married guest.Lost in Sta...

The long awaited third sequel in the Now You See Me franchise is coming to theaters this fall. Lionsgate has dropped the first official trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't which sees the return of Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel "Danny" Atlas, Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder and Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves.The Four Horsemen -- aka the group of thieving magicians -- are back for another heist, this time involving a valuable diamond. The first look was unveiled at CinemaCon earlier this month where it was also announced that a fourth film is already being developed. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film also returns Mark Ruffalo as Dylan Rhodes and Morgan Freeman as Thaddeus Bradley and newcomers to the series including Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, Ro...

An eerie horror is coming to theaters this summer and Josh Brolin is slated to lead the film directed by Zach Cregger. Weapons follows the events after the disappearance of a group of school children from one class, whose teacher is played by Julia Garner. The small Florida community seeks to search for the missing children who appear to leave in the middle of the night without a trace. Starring alongside Garner and Brolin are Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, Amy Madigan, Cary Christopher and June Diane Raphael. Roy Lee and Miri Yun produce the film via Vertigo, while Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz will produce via BoulderLight Pictures.In the past, Cregger's Airbnb horror film Barbarian from 2022, was a major hit, earning the top spot during its opening box office weeke...

Dwayne Johnson undergoes an immense transformation as UFC legend Mark Kerr for the new A24 biopic The Smashing Machine. Directed by one of the two Safdie brothers behind Uncut Gems, Benny Safdie makes his solo directorial feature debut on the film. Starring alongside Johnson includes Emily Blunt who plays Kerr's wife Dawn Staples, along with Bas Rutten, Lyndsey Gavin and Oleksandr Usyk.From 1997 to 2009, Kerr, a mixed martial artist, won four ADCC World Championships in his career. He was also the subject of a 2022 HBO documentary of the same title. The documentary focused on his substance abuse issues as well as his tumultuous relationship with his trainers and girlfriend. Johnson previously spoke to Variety about his new role stating, "Benny wants to create, and continues to push the env...

Brad Pitt has a new film on the horizon and he is slated to star in the upcoming adaptation of The Riders. The project is said to finance and distribute the film via A24.Production is expected to begin in early 2026 and shoot across multiple locations in Europe. Conclave filmmaker Edward Berger is currently on board to direct. The film is based off of Tim Winton's novel of the same name, following a man who has just moved to Ireland with his family and later goes on a search for his missing wife. David Kajganich is adapting the screenplay with producers that include Pitt's Plan B, Berger’s Nine Hours and Ridley Scott's Scott Free.The film comes after Pitt's F1 project from director Joseph Kosinski. He is also working on a spinoff of Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollyw...

Following rumors of Charli XCX reportedly being in talks to be in Greta Gerwig's upcoming The Chronicles of Narnia project for Netflix, Emma Mackey hasn now been confirmed to join the film as the titular White Witch. According to Variety, Mackey has landed the role, which was last played by Tilda Swinton in the 2005 adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Mackey is slated to join Meryl Streep who is expected to play Aslan, the talking lion who serves as the children's guide and guardian in Narnia.Gerwig is set to direct the film and write the script that is reportedly tackling the sixth novel of the series, The Magician's Nephew, where the White Witch is the main character. Narnia is expected to release on Thanksgiving Day 2026 worldwide in theaters be...

GKIDS has recently revealed the trailer for DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye, an exclusive theatrical release that builds anticipation for the series' upcoming second season. The release follows the confirmation of DAN DA DAN’s return in July, offering fans a preview of what’s to come. As announced by GKIDS, the film will feature final episode of Season 1, along with the first three episodes of DAN DA DAN Season 2, offering fans a chance to catch parts of the series ahead of its official TV release. This exclusive screening also includes bonus content, such as an interview with the co-directors.The "Evil Eye" arc introduces a formidable antagonist and delves into themes of supernatural intrigue and suspense. The trailer highlights intense confrontations, including Okarun's battle against the titular E...

Sydney Sweeney has a busy couple of years ahead of her as she is set to star in another video game adaptation film. The Euphoria star is set to be in the upcoming adaptation of Split Fiction that is directed by Jon M. Chu. The news come after Sweeney was announced to be attached to star in Michael Bay's new video game adaptation film OutRun.Written by Deadpool & Wolverine screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, Split Fiction is slated to be produced by Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson's Story Kitchen with Sweeney on as the executive producer. From Electronic Arts and developer Hazelight Studios, Split Fiction follows a pair of authors Mio and Zoe who become trapped in the world they wrote. The title was originally a co-op adventure game that features split-screen combat, platfor...

Netflix has released the trailer for Love, Death + Robots Volume 4, teasing ten new animated shorts that continue the anthology's tradition of blending sci-fi with various genres. Co-created by Tim Miller and executive produced by David Fincher, the Emmy-winning series has earned praise for its innovative storytelling and cutting-edge animation styles. Volume 4 promises to deliver fresh narratives and visually striking approaches that continue to push creative boundaries.The upcoming season presents a variety of compelling themes, including a galactic gladiator ring with dinosaur-riding mutants, a cat scheming for world domination and a live-action episode centered on a dolphin messiah. Notable contributors include David Fincher, who directs the premiere episode, "Can't Stop," inspired by ...

As April comes to an end, Max has unveiled its slate of new programming for May 2025.Next month's list is led by the premiere of Mountainhead, the HBO Original Film helmed by Succession creator Jesse Armstrong. Also joining the selection are the debuts of the new drama series Duster, as well new seasons of And Just Like That... and Conan O’Brien Must Go. Subscribers can also stream the Oscar-winning A24 title The Brutalist.Check out the full slate below.Coming to Max in May 2025May 1100 Foot Wave, Season 3 (HBO Original)A Haunted House (2013)A Haunted House 2 (2014)A Private War (2018)Badman's Country (1958)Barricade (1950)Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)Carson City (1952)Chronicle (2012)Chronicle: Director's Cut (2012)Dallas (1950)Dylan's Playtime Adventures, Season 1B (Max Original)Enter T...

Adult Swim has released the official trailer for Rick and Morty Season 8, offering a glimpse into the interdimensional duo’s upcoming adventures. The trailer teases the return of familiar characters such as Space Beth and introduces new conflicts involving the Galactic Federation and other Ricks.Season 8 continues the narrative set by Season 7, which delved into Rick's introspective journey as he confronted personal challenges and explored his motivations for adventuring. This transition also marked a significant shift behind the scenes, with Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden taking over the roles of Rick and Morty following Justin Roiland's departure. Despite these changes, Season 7 successfully preserved the show’s core identity, balancing existential themes and comedic elements.The trailer h...