What was old was extremely new on Netflix in January and even into this month.
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What happens when imagination goes too far? The new R-rated comedy “Ricky Stanicky” follows three friends with a unique problem. It’s about a childhood prank gone wrong and a decades-long lie gone too far, and how it all becomes all too real thanks to a failed actor.
The project represents a major moment for director Peter Farrelly. He’s returning to the familiar world of raunchy comedies, which saw him previously helm hits like “There’s Something About Mary” and “Dumb & Dumber.” Outside of the popular genre, Farrelly also directed the award-winning drama “Green Book.” “Ricky Stanicky” stars Zac Efron; the actor teamed up with Farrelly on 2022’s “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.” John Cena, Jermaine Fowler, Andrew Santino, and William H.
What was old was extremely new on Netflix in January and even into this month.
K.J. Yossman “One Day” star Leo Woodall and “Black Adam’s” Quintessa Swindell are set to lead a new thriller series for Apple TV+ titled “Prime Target.” Created by Steve Thompson (“Sherlock”) and produced by New Regency with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free, the eight-episode drama follows a mathematical genius as he’s plunged into a troubling conspiracy just as he’s about to make a major computational breakthrough. Woodall plays math post-graduate Edward Brooks, who’s on the verge of working out how to access every computer in the world via a unique mathematical pattern when he realizes an someone is trying to stop him.
It’s been quite a while since the world was graced with a new film from auteur filmmaker Todd Solondz. As a matter of fact, it’s been nearly eight years since the release of “Weiner-Dog,” which was during a time when streamers, such as Amazon in this case, would just throw money at independent films to fill out their streaming library.
Sure, we’ve been told Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is going to ruin society. Most of the time, the fears are either that A.I.-fueled robots are going to take over the world and eradicate humanity or generative A.I.
The late Carl Weathers appears in the new FanDuel 2024 Super Bowl commercial!
FBI: International is returning this month!
Where does Zac Efron‘s career go next after “The Iron Claw“? Fans already know that “Ricky Stanicky” and “A Family Affair” are on their way in 2024, but beyond that? Well, Black Bear has a package for “Famous” for ready for independent buyers ahead of EFM next week. And the upcoming thriller will see Efron stretch his range as an actor once more, with him playing dual roles: a Hollywood heartthrob and his obsessive lookalike fan.
John Krasinski pulled off quite the feat with 2018’s “A Quiet Place” alien invasion horror movie. Not only did the actor and leading man introduce a viable new Hollywood franchise, but he also launched himself into the stratosphere of new filmmakers that could make suspenseful and emotional dramas that thrilled audiences, put asses in seats, and pleased critics and moviegoers alike.
Given the divide in America, where neighbors are seemingly tearing each other apart each day, at least if you watch Fox News, a comedy about warring neighbors who hate each other seems pretty timely, right? But this time, the relevance of the divided house is transported to a period piece in the charming seaside town of Littlehampton, England. That is essentially the premise of the F-bomb-filled black comedy “Wicked Little Letters.” READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2024 Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, Sony Pictures Classics “Wicked Little Letters,” a dark comedy starring Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley, who play neighbors that get on each other’s nerves in a small English town where residents start receiving anonymous, expletive-laden letters, igniting a social scandal in their community (read our review).
With Sundance wrapped up, we are now looking forward to the rest of the early 2024 festivals, including SXSW in March. While we already have some idea of what we’ll see at the event, we now know the Closing Night film is one to keep an eye on— “The Idea of You” from director Michael Showalter.
John Cena is expressing his praise for Dua Lipa!
So many stars hit the red carpet for the 2024 Environmental Media Association Awards Gala on Saturday night (January 27) in Los Angeles.
blink twice when you see the new title of Zöe Kravitz’s directorial debut.The 35-year-old’s feature film, “P—y Island,” has been given a much more G-rated name — “Blink Twice.”It also has a new release date for Aug. 23, Amazon MGM Studios announced Friday.The “Divergent” star and Lolawolf singer wrote the film with E.T.
The trailer for Zac Efron and John Cena‘s new movie has been released!
The Iron Claw, a new wrestling themed film from A24 has just been released. The film tells the true story of famous wrestling family, the Von Erichs and is directed by Sean Durkin, the filmmaker behind the likes of Martha Marcy May Marlene and The Nest.Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, Stanley Simons, Brady Pierce, and Lily James make up the main cast of the film, which opens soon.The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, Kevin, Kerry and David, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports. The film starts rolling out in the US on 22nd December with other territories set to follow.Here’s the trailer.When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.@ THN - The Hollywood News 2023
Peter Andre has opened up about his experience of acting in a new music video about self-harm and revealed it's made him 'change his ways'.The Australian star collaborated with musician Fabio D'Andrea to portray a father dealing with his son's suicide attempt in the emotional video for Fabio's new song, Another Way. In the opening scene, a young man called Josh is shown covered in blood, but the singer admitted it was a tough one to film as it felt close to home. "I had some personal experiences of my own in mind that I was going to draw upon but as soon as I walked into the room to film the bathtub scene, I was overcome with genuine emotion.The character of my son in the video looked as if he could have been my own son or nephew, and I immediately started crying.
Ellise Shafer John Cena is in full support of WWE’s recent pact with Netflix to stream “Monday Night Raw” on the platform starting in 2025. At the world premiere of his new movie “Argylle” in London, Cena told Variety that the deal is “good for everybody” and congratulated fellow wrestler Dwayne Johnson — with whom he feuded in the 2010s — on joining the board of WWE parent TKO. “That’s great for WWE, that’s obviously great for TKO.
Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has signed for a new club after leaving LA Galaxy.
John Cena is ready to say goodbye to wrestling for good and is teasing that the time will be before he hits the age of 50.
As shocking as it may seem to people who are having trouble admitting they’re old (myself included), Denzel Washington’s post-apocalyptic action film, “The Book of Eli,” is turning 14 this year. Yes, that means there are kids who will attend high school this year that were born the same year ‘Eli’ was released.