The upcoming Amazon Prime Video series “The Greatest,” which tells the story of the life of Muhammad Ali, has added Amin Joseph to its cast. Joseph will play Sonny Liston in the drama in a series regular role. He will appear alongside previously announced series lead Jaalen Best in the as well as cast members […]
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How ‘Wallace and Gromit’ Pays Homage to ‘The Lord of the Rings’
There’s a scene in Netflix’s “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” that might seem familiar to some; at least it should be to “The Lord of the Rings” fans. Zany inventor Wallace and his pet dog Gromit are back, but it’s the return of the penguin criminal, Feathers McGraw, who has vengeance in mind. The […]
Why Hollywood Keeps Sending Rom-Coms Like ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ Straight to Streaming
In “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” the neurotic, lovelorn heroine hasn’t just swapped cigarettes for Nicorette. She’s traded the big screen for Peacock, a second-tier streaming service where the franchise’s fourth entry will debut on Feb. 13. “[People] will watch this one at home,” says Helen Fielding, the author who created Bridget Jones. “If […]
‘Sly Lives’: Questlove and Producer Joseph Patel Unpack the Documentary, Sly Stone’s History and the ‘Burden of Black Genius’
The new documentary “Sly Lives, aka the Burden of Black Genius,” which focuses on the life and career of the brilliant but troubled musician Sly Stone and his group Sly and the Family Stone, is both a conventional documentary and an extremely unconventional one. Like its predecessor, the Oscar and Grammy-winning “Summer of Soul” — […]
‘White Lotus’ Costume Designer Alex Bovaird on Her H&M Resort Collection, Thailand Inspiration and Styling the Show’s Wonky Universe: ‘It’s a Little Off, Wild, Emotional’
It can be hard to describe “The White Lotus” universe to those who haven’t seen the delightfully wonky Mike White-created show, which returns for its third season this weekend. Off-kilter, eccentric, absurd and quirky are a few words that come to mind. But sprinkled atop all the kookiness is an undeniable romanticism and allure that […]
Michael B. Jordan Is ‘Proud’ of Jonathan Majors’ ‘Resilience’ and Would Work Together Again After Majors’ Assault Conviction: ‘That’s My Boy’
Michael B. Jordan told GQ magazine as part of a new cover story that he is more than open to working with Jonathan Majors again. Jordan directed Majors in “Creed III,” which starred the latter as the aggressive and antagonistic boxer Damian “Diamond Dame” Anderson. Majors earned strong reviews for the role, with Jordan equally […]
Super Bowl 2025 Scores Record $800 Million-Plus in Ad Sales for Fox Corp., Tubi
Fox Corp. is boasting a record haul in ad sales for Super Bowl LIX, which aired on Fox and was streamed for free on Tubi, of more than $800 million in gross revenue from ads sales across all platforms. Fox’s ads for the 2025 Super Bowl — the most-watched NFL championship game to date in […]
Blood, Cults and Killer Gators: Black Mandala Unveils Genre Slate at EFM (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based sales outfit Black Mandala is bringing a sinister lineup of six genre titles to Berlin’s European Film Market (EFM), ranging from occult horror to creature features. Leading the pack is “1978,” a twisted tale of torturers who get more than they bargained for when their victims turn out to be members of a […]
‘Bridget Jones’ Author Helen Fielding on Bringing ‘Mad About the Boy’ to the Big Screen and Defying Stereotypes About Women Dating Younger Men: ‘Bridget Isn’t Anyone’s Old Bat’
The night the third “Bridget Jones” novel, “Mad About the Boy,” came out in October 2013, author Helen Fielding was taking a walk in London when she passed her local pub and was accosted by a tipsy patron. “You’ve killed Colin Firth!” they shouted dramatically. “Well the truth is, I didn’t ever intend to actually […]
Secuoya Studios Expands International Reach With New BlackBox Multimedia Partnership in the U.K.
Spanish content powerhouse Secuoya Studios has entered into a strategic first-look development and production partnership with London-based BlackBox Multimedia to co-produce premium series for U.K. and Spanish streamers and broadcasters. The collaboration, forged in Madrid’s Content City, marks a major step forward for Secuoya and its first foray into the U.K. market. The alliance is […]