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M3GAN vuelve y no está sola. © Universal Pictures

Id ensayando esos pasos porque Universal Pictures ha aprovechado la CinemaCon para presentar el primer tráiler de M3GAN 2.0, la secuela de la película de Blumhouse estrenada en 2023, que regresa bajo la dirección de Gerard Johnstone.

Dos años han pasado desde que M3GAN, ese prodigio de la inteligencia artificial con tendencia a asesinar (pero siempre con coreografía impecable), fuera aparentemente destruida. Su creadora Gemma ahora es una de las mayores defensoras de la regulación de la inteligencia artificial y su sobrina Cady, que ahora tiene 14 años, es una adolescente que se rebela contra las normas sobreprotectoras de su tía. Lo que ellas no saben es que una poderosa compañía de desarrollo de defensa ha robado la tecnología utilizada para M3GAN y la ha usado para crear un arma militar conocida como Amelia, la espía asesina definitiva. Pero, a medida que...

Every year, Jesse Shade of the Awfully Good Movies series provides us with his list of the ten worst movies of the year – and 2024 is no different! Now that the Oscars are out of the way and it has been revealed that the members of the Academy felt Anora was the best picture of 2024, Jesse Shade is here with his list of The 10 Worst Movies of 2024. You can find out what his picks are by checking out the video embedded above. Fittingly, this is also the video that has been chosen to launch the new JoBlo Awfully Good Movies YouTube channel!

If you want to know what Jesse Shade’s picks for the 10 Worst Movies of 2024 were before you start watching the video, here’s the list:

10. Joker: Folie à Deux

Directed by Todd Phillips, who also wrote the script with Scott Silver. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga,...

The Oscars will honor the best movie of the year this Sunday, but the infamous Razzie Awards have crowned the “worst” of 2024’s films.

Sony’s much-derided superhero film “Madame Web” has the (dis)honor of winning three Razzies, including worst picture, actress for Dakota Johnson and screenplay. “Joker: Folie à Deux,” another divisive superhero entry,” led with seven nominations and took home screen combo for Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and prequel, remake, rip-off or sequel.

Francis Ford Coppola won for directing his big-budget epic “Megalopolis,” and star Jon Voight won supporting actor for the film — shared with his turns in “Reagan,” “Shadow Land” and “Strangers.” Coppola’s “Megalopolis” received six nominations, which was tied for second-most nods with “Madame Web,” “Borderlands” and “Reagan.”

The famed filmmaker responded to his Razzies on Instagram, saying “box office is only about money, and like war, stupidity and politics has no true place in our future.

Zachary Levi believes that endorsing Donald Trump’s bid to become the President of the United States again “was more important than saving” his own 25-year-old acting career. The Chuck and Shazam! star’s political beliefs “trumped” — obvious pun intended — any worries he had about losing job opportunities in Hollywood, and he continues to act today, even after jumping aboard the "Trump Train" for all to witness. Levi said on The Megyn Kelly Show, while doing the press tour for his new film The Unbreakable Boy:

"I felt peace because I knew that this was more important than saving my career. I think we too often fall into these paradigms, these thought processes of self-preservation, and it is not good. We need to be wise, and we want to survive, and we want to live and flourish and all those things, but we can’t merely make decisions off of,...

Zachary Levi is no stranger to changing gears, from superhero adventures in Shazam! to recently starring as an alcoholic man trying to connect with his autistic son in The Unbreakable Boy. Among the other projects on his upcoming slate is another shift in tone for him, the thriller Hotel Tehran. He will star alongside Liam Neeson, who Levi refers to as "an icon... a legend." The script comes from Guy Moshe based on an idea by Bazzel Baz, a former CIA Intelligence Special Operations Group Officer. Levi was clear about how there are aspects of Neeson's aura that are larger than life, but the man himself is much more:

"He definitely has that aspect that we've all come to know and love in his character work, right? Like that steeliness, you know, "I'll find you," that whole 'Taken' type of character, but he's a sweetheart of a guy. Like, he...

M3GAN vuelve con un nuevo baile. © Universal Pictures

Id ensayando esos pasos porque Universal Pictures ha compartido el que es el primer teaser tráiler de M3GAN 2.0, la secuela de la película de Blumhouse estrenada en 2023, que regresa bajo la dirección de Gerard Johnstone.

Dos años han pasado desde que M3GAN, ese prodigio de la inteligencia artificial con tendencia a asesinar (pero siempre con coreografía impecable), fuera aparentemente destruida. Su creadora Gemma ahora es una de las mayores defensoras de la regulación de la inteligencia artificial y su sobrina Cady, que ahora tiene 14 años, es una adolescente que se rebela contra las normas sobreprotectoras de su tía. Lo que ellas no saben es que una poderosa compañía de desarrollo de defensa ha robado la tecnología utilizada para M3GAN y la ha usado para crear un arma militar conocida como Amelia, la espía asesina definitiva. Pero, a medida que...

Get ready, PaddiSTANS: our furry king is about to return to the big screens of the United States with Paddington in Peru, and he's bringing with him a fairly decent Rotten Tomatoes score (and hopefully a marmalade sandwich or two). Everyone's favorite stuffed bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw) may have debuted in the United Kingdom back in November, but he's finally set to debut his latest adventure here on February 14, 2025 (after being pushed from an original release date of January 17). And while the crticial consensus points to a slightly-less-enjoyable thrill ride than its predecessors, it's still one of the most favorably reviewed movies of the year thus far according to the aforementioned, tomato-based website.

At the time of the film's initial international release, the Rotten Tomatoes score was 91%, but in the intervening weeks leading up to its American debut, the film's score has actually risen slightly to 93%. And while that...

This year’s Academy Award nominations are set to be announced Thursday, after being delayed due to the devastating Los Angeles fires. As such, the annual Golden Raspberry Awards got to get ahead of the Oscars on Tuesday with their own crop of nominees, highlighting what its members believe to be the worst in film for 2024. “Joker: Folie à Deux” leads the field with seven nominations, while “Madame Web,” “Megalopolis,” “Borderlands” and “Reagan” are close behind with six nods apiece.

For “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the musical sequel to Todd Phillips’ Oscar-nominated DC Comics crime film “Joker,” landed nods in worst picture, director, screenplay and prequel, remake, rip-off or sequel. Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix are both up for worst actress and worst actor, respectively, as well as worst screen combo. The “Joker” sequel was poorly reviewed out of its premiere at the Venice Film Festival and wound up a box office bomb,...

There are an assortment of reasons leading up to a film's release that make it obvious to audiences it's destined to fail at the box office. Many of the biggest box office flops in the previous year were from celebrated directors and featured a stacked cast full of beloved actors, and yet, it wasn't much of a surprise to see their box office numbers were less than ideal. Films like Megalopolis and Joker: Folie à Deux were once highly anticipated by critics and audiences as a director's passion project and promising sequel, respectively.

However, the closer it came to the films being released, the more obvious it became that they wouldn't be well-received. Many of the other box office failures that were no surprise were surrounded by discouraging conversations detailing messy productions and constantly delayed release dates. Early reviews of such films were also mostly negative and were a telltale...

"Oppenheimer" taking home Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars ceremony was more unusual than you might realize. As much as a WWII-era biopic about a bunch of white guys talking solemnly about Very Important Things qualifies as the ultimate dad movie, Christopher Nolan's film was also the first dyed-in-the-wool blockbuster to win Best Picture in two decades. Just as notably (but more relevant to our purposes here), "Oppenheimer" marked only the second time in that same period that Universal snagged the top prize at the Academy's annual awards show.

Take a step back and you'll notice that the biggest and oldest Hollywood studios, in general, began to win fewer and fewer Best Picture Oscars as the first quarter of the 21st century rolled along. Rather, this was the era in which the likes of indie-style producers and distributors such as Searchlight Pictures, A24, and Neon emerged as major players in the sometimes fun,...

Brazilian writer, director and animator Carlos Saldanha has boarded Carla Melo Gampert’s Oscar-qualified Colombian animated short “La Perra” to accompany the film through its upcoming awards season run.

“La Perra” is largely inspired by Melo’s own life and tells the story of a young woman who leaves her family home in Bogota, a domineering mother and her beloved childhood dog to explore her sexuality in a wider world that often pushes Latina women to transition from cute little girls into traditional mothers, or labels them as sluts – “perras” in Spanish, hence the film’s title – if they don’t conform.

Co-produced by esteemed Colombian indie producers Franco Lolli and Capucine Mahé at Bogota-based Evidencia Films and Naomi Denamur and Julie Billy at Paris’s June Films, “La Perra” was a revelation on this year’s festival circuit. It screened in competition at Cannes, Annecy, Toronto, SXSW, Tallinn Black...

Has Zachary Levi been “canceled” for his politics?

While millions of Americans brace themselves for the horrors of these next several years, not everyone is unhappy with the 2024 election’s grim results.

Actor Zachary Levi is a Trump fan. He’s also an Rfk Jr. fan. Yeah.

But has the entertainment industry “canceled” him for this?

Zachary Levi performs onstage during Operation Smile’s 12th Annual Ski & Smile Challenge presented by AlphaPals & Barefoot Dreams on April 06, 2024. (Photo Credit: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images for Operation Smile) Has ‘cancel culture’ come for Zachary Levi?

There is a certain type of person who spends a lot of time complaining about things that they dislike and wish to cancel, yet seems convinced that “cancel culture” is a very real societal menace. One of those people is the notorious Bill Maher.

During a recent episode of Maher’s Club Random podcast, Zachary Levi joined him as a guest.

Zachary Levi pushed back against the idea that his acting career has taken a hit after endorsing Donald Trump for president earlier this year. The Shazam star appeared on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, which saw the host noting, “You got canceled.”

“Have I been canceled?” the actor asked. “I hope I haven’t been canceled yet. I mean, if it happens, it happens.” Maher pushed Levi for an answer, noting, “Come on, didn’t you lose jobs for that? Isn’t that what canceling is?”

“No,” Levi responded...

If Zachary Levi has been canceled in Hollywood for supporting Donald Trump, no one has told him.

While appearing on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, the host asked the Shazam! actor if he got canceled for leaning right in the election.

“No,” Levi told him. “For coming out and voting for Trump? I mean, listen, I have yet to see what the ultimate effects of all that are gonna be. I already had multiple jobs that I was in the process of shooting or that I have yet to shoot, and none of those have been compromised. None of my producers or any of the studios behind those films or projects have called and said, ‘Hey listen this is a line too far, and we can’t have you associated with the project anymore.’ We’re all still full steam ahead on those. How it ultimately plays out in the future?...

Laura Benanti has responded to Zachary Levi‘s unfounded comments about Gavin Creel‘s death.

After starring with both actors in the 2016 Broadway revival of She Loves Me, Benanti shared her honest impression of Levi, who previously implied that Creel’s death at age 48 in September was the result of the Covid vaccine.

“I never liked him. Everyone was like, ‘He’s so great!’ And I was like, ‘No, he’s not. He’s sucking up all the f—ing energy in this room. He wants to mansplain everybody’s part to them,” said Benanti on That’s a Gay Ass Podcast. “He really sucked everybody in with his dance party energy. Like, ‘We’re doing a dance party at half-hour.’ I was like, ‘Good luck. Have fun.'”

Although Creel died of a rare and aggressive form of sarcoma, Levi called it a “turbo cancer” that “came out of...

Zachary Levi's career took a hit in 2024, and he's further from being a real-life superhero than he's ever been. The Shazam! actor shared several conspiracy theories on his social media that made him less popular with fans and fellow actors.

In a new interview on That's a Gay Ass podcast, Zachary Levi's former Broadway co-star Laura Benanti shared she is not a fan of the actor. Benanti and Levi shared the stage in the second Broadway revival of the musical She Loves Me, where she played Amalia and he played Georg. Their co-stars also included 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski, Byron Jennings, Michael McGrath, and late actor Gavin Creel, among others.

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"I never liked him," Benanti revealed. "Everyone was like,...

After a week off the charts, Netflix’s Outer Banks returned to the streaming rankings — shooting to No. 1 overall with the release of its latest batch of episodes.

The YA drama brought in 1.23 billion minutes of viewing for the week of Nov. 4-10, according to Nielsen; the second half of season four premiered on Nov. 7. That’s the highest weekly tally for Outer Banks since the season premiered in October, although still well below its biggest performances in season three.

The Diplomat (1.22 billion minutes) finished a close second, growing a little bit from its premiere week and remaining in second place overall. The Lincoln Lawyer gave up its No. 1 ranking but stayed above the billion-minute mark with 1.11 billion minutes of watch time.

The top new entrant in the streaming charts for the week was Gossip Girl. The erstwhile CW series racked up 617 million minutes of viewing after rejoining Netflix (it...

Netflix is well known for its original content, and many of those titles are geared toward families. In November 2024, the streamer has a massive list of new releases, including several family favorites, including a new fantasy Spellbound, The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, Pokémon Horizons: The Series part 4, and more.

Check out some of the best family movies to watch on Netflix this month as the holiday season nears, beginning below with the new animated fantasy film Spellbound.

Spellbound

Spellbound is a new Netflix original family adventure fantasy film with the voice talents of Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Nathan Lane, Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman.

The movie comes from the creators of Toy Story, the co-director of Shrek, Vicky Jenson, and The Little Mermaid Egot-winning composer Alan Menken. Set in the magic world of Lumbria, where a magical spell has been cast over a kingdom, Princess...

A James Cameron-produced $405 million action movie has landed on Netflix's global chart five years later. Cameron is one of the most commercially successful filmmakers of all time, having written and directed Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Titanic three of the top five highest-grossing films of all time. Collectively, James Cameron's movies have made over $8 billion worldwide, making him the second-highest-grossing director of all time behind Steven Spielberg, though Cameron has only directed 13 movies to Spielberg's 34.

Cameron occasionally produces and pens projects that he doesn't direct. As the co-writer and director of The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Cameron produced and co-wrote the story for 2019's Terminator: Dark Fate. During the 1990s, Cameron produced the projects Point Break and Strange Days, which were directed by his ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow. Over the years, there have also been many movies that Cameron wished to direct, but was unable to,...

A Zachary Levi movie that flopped at the box office has now become a global hit on Netflix. Overall, 2024 has been up and down in terms of box office performance. The year kicked off with the February release that would become one of the biggest blockbuster flops of the year: Argylle. Argylle was not only panned by critics, but it lost millions of dollars as it grossed $96.2 million on an estimated $200 million budget. This was not a great start to the year, leaving a lukewarm box office in an early 2024 weekend.

Since then, the box office has picked up quite a bit in 2024. Family movies have been a big part of this year's box office wins, with the critically-acclaimed Inside Out 2 taking the no. 1 spot at the box office overall. Other family-friend hits in the global box office top 10 this year include Despicable Me 4, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

For the second time in two weeks, a previous #1 VOD release, still at premium price, returned to #1 after a week in a lower position.

“The Wild Robot” (Universal), still #4 in theaters this weekend parallel to home availability, repeats the move “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (Warner Bros. Discovery) managed last week.

The rise comes for two reasons. First, a lack of competitive new releases, including disinterest in “Joker: Folie à Deux” (Wbd). Second is likely its rental price reduction from an initial premium at $24.99 to the more standard $19.99 PVOD cost.

After over three weeks where five different original movies took the top daily spot, Will Smith, whose “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” was his last studio #1, returned with his 2015 mid-level success “Focus.” But for most of the week, “Meet Me Next Christmas” led their list.

Fandango (which ranks by revenue) and iTunes (by transactions) both also list the “Beetlejuice” sequel and “Deadpool & Wolverine...

Zachary Levi found worldwide success with the first installment of his superhero film, Shazam!, and less with its sequel. In 2024, he starred in Harold and the Purple Crayon, whose reception was worse than anyone expected, and among his lowest-rated projects.

Although Harold and the Purple Crayon had a less than favorable run at the box office, it found success on Netflix, reaching no. 8 in the U.S. for the week between Oct. 28 and Nov. 3. The fantasy comedy starring Levi adapted Crockett Johnson's 1995 children's book of the same name, and it combined live-action and animation. Even the deal with Netflix was problematic, but the children's film drew enough interest to make it into the top 10.

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Harold and the Purple Crayon was one of the three additions...

Netflix continues to be a place where initially poorly-received movies go to thrive. A number of 2024 releases, including the critically panned horror pic "Tarot" and the family film (and box office bust) "Harold and the Purple Crayon," have quickly climbed the streaming charts after hitting the streamer this year. Now, an already-forgotten 2016 biopic is getting the Netflix treatment.

The movie in question is called "The Infiltrator," and it just dropped on the streamer on November 1, 2024. It's worth noting that the film is also available on tons of other free and paid subscription services right now, including Paramount+, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, and Plex. But Netflix is still a massive, culturally dominant streamer, and its viewership data is now easily available thanks to sites like FlixPatrol. According to the data site, the movie was the sixth most-watched feature film title on Netflix as of November 5, 2024, ranking higher than recent Netflix Original...

Harold and the Purple Crayon sees the iconic storybook character come to the real world to find his "Old Man" and discover why he was ever created. The 2024 movie puts a fresh twist on the 1955 picture book of the same name by Crockett Johnson, first detailing how the familiar little boy in a onesie grew up in his world of imagination. However, when the narrator of Harold's world, whom he had dubbed his Old Man, seemed to have vanished, Harold (Zachary Levi) went on an adventure with his friends Moose (Lil Rel Howery) and Porcupine (Tanya Reynolds) to the real world to discover what had become of him.

While maneuvering the real world and its characters in Harold and the Purple Crayon, Harold ran into the mother-son duo Terri (Zooey Deschanel) and Mel (Benjamin Bottani). With the help of a local librarian, Gary (Jemaine Clement), Harold discovers the children's book...

This year has been plagued by some pretty big box office bombs, from "Joker: Folie à Deux" utterly failing to meet the expectations set up by its predecessor to "Borderlands" flopping harder than a middle-aged gamer playing against 12-year-olds on "Fortnite." Now, at least one of the biggest box office flops of the year is getting a second life on Netflix.

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" is currently holding the number 5 spot on Netflix's top 10 streaming charts. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, the film is a live-action sequel to Crockett Johnson's beloved children's book of the same name that centers on Harold (Zachary Levi), a man who can make anything come to life simply by drawing it, who had drawn himself in his favorite book as a kid. In the film, a grown Harold draws himself off the book and goes out to the physical world, where he learns that...

Sony's film adaptation of the popular children's picture book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, brings together an impressive cast of talented performances. Released in theaters on August 2, 2024, Harold and the Purple Crayon broke into Netflixs top 10 after an October 31 streaming release. The Oscar-nominated director Carlos Saldanha utilizes the actors expertly, ensuring that their background experiences fit perfectly with their Harold and the Purple Crayon characters.

Although there are some crucial differences, Harold and the Purple Crayon shares the same basic premise as the book. When Harold and his friends draw a portal into the real world, they must seek help to return to their magic homeworld. While waiting for the portal to open back up, Harold, Moose, and Porcupine set out to draw magic in the life of a family of two. Despite, the movie's middling reviews, Harold and the Purple Crayon's biggest strength is undoubtedly its impressive cast,...

Warner Bros.’ woes with “Joker: Folie à Deux” continue with a weak debut on PVOD. The disastrous around $300 million investment for them left theaters after four weeks with under $60 million in domestic gross. Now, it is falling flat in initial PVOD response.

It placed fourth on both iTunes (which ranks by transactions) and Fandango (revenue-counting) after its release last Tuesday. “The Substance” (Mubi), released on Thursday (and also streaming at their site for subscribers), is third at iTunes, sixth at Fandango, debuts at #1.

‘Martha’Netflix

Their “Don’t Move,” another female-centered genre original which led last week is second. “Martha,” their documentary on multimedia lifestyle celebrity Martha Stewart, directed by R.J. Cutler (“The September Issue”) is third. Anna Kendrick’s “Woman of the Hour,” #1 before that, is #6.

A curious addition, not an original but little seen is at #7. “Fall into Winter,” Lori Loughlin’s first film since her release from prison...

Harold and the Purple Crayon, the newest movie starring Zachary Levi, is one of the top movies on Netflix. Harold and the Purple Crayon's recent success comes just months after Netflix, the most popular streaming service in the world, refused to buy the film. Harold and the Purple Crayon is based on the children's book of the same name, and follows Levi's character, who resides in an animated world and can create anything just by drawing it. In addition to Levi, the movie also stars Zooey Deschanel, Tanya Reynolds, and Alfred Molina.

On Netflix's Top 10 Movie chart, Harold and the Purple Crayon currently sits at no. 5. The movie was released in theaters in August 2024, and was distributed by Sony. However, before the film's theatrical debut, Sony reached out to Netflix to see if they were interested in acquiring the movie to debut on the streaming platform. Months after Netflix declined to buy the movie,...

We’re less than a week away from choosing the next President of these United States.

Both sides are busting out the big guns for support. Kamala Harris has Beyonce, J.Lo, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift on her side.

As you may have heard, Donald Trump does not like Taylor Swift.

But he’s gotten more famous backers than we think he even realized. Names like Kid Rock, Hulk Hogan, and Jake Paul all have thrown their support behind Trump’s second term.

In fact, Trump even has a Disney prince in his corner. Shocking, but true…

Zachary Levi attends Harold And The Purple Crayon Library of Congress clips and conversation at Thomas Jefferson Building on July 30, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Entertainment)) Zachary Levi Endorses Trump & Disney Adults Are Shook

Appearing at the Team Trump’s Reclaim America Tour in September,...

What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend? The Best New Releases to Binge-Watch (November 1-3) - Main Image

Stuck in a binge-watching slump? Netflix has upcoming new theatrical releases coming this weekend. Here's a list of what to watch on Netflix from November 1 to 3.

From Zachary Levi's Harold and the Purple Crayon to classic Christmas romcoms, check out what's in store for the week!

5 Movies Netflix Released For Your Weekend BingeTime Cut (2024)Martha (2024)Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)Let Go (2024)

Netflix recently aired the documentary of one of America's most iconic self-made billionaires, Martha Stewart in October.

Right up that alley is the new international drama, Let Go, where estranged family ties attempt to rekindle their once-broken connection.

But if you're leaning more into fictional tales, Time Cut follows a teenager who gets to stop her sister from getting murdered in the future.

Meanwhile, Zachary Levi's latest release, Harold and the Purple Crayon...

New Movie Alert: The Best Flicks Coming to Each Streamer This Week (October 28-November 3) - Main Image

As Halloween is fast approaching, here's your New Movie Alert guide for the best flicks hitting each streamer this week from October 28 to November 3!

Keep in mind that most of the streaming services will also soon be including more classic Christmas movies to celebrate and encourage the holiday spirit ahead of December.

New Movies Hitting Netflix This Week

From October 28 to November 3, Netflix's roster offers time traveling, romance, horror, drama, and a bunch of animation flicks kids can enjoy! For now, here are a couple of standouts worth binge-watching:

October 30-31Time Cut (2024)Martha (2024)Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)

Time Cut tells the story of a teenage girl who travels back to stop a killer from murdering her sister.

Martha is a documentary flick about Martha Stewart's journey to becoming the US's "first self-made,...

Netflix has become somewhat infamous for picking up, to put it gently, lesser movies from other studios and throwing them into the ever-growing pile that is their streaming library. Well, it turns out that not even Netflix wanted to buy this particular critical and box office failure, as the streaming giant reportedly declined to purchase the fantastical comedy Harold and the Purple Crayon starring Zachary Levi.

News of Netflixs rejection comes courtesy of a report by Bloomberg, who state that, in the months before Sony planned to release the movie, studio executives called their peers at Netflix to see if the streaming service wanted to buy the movie. While the report does say that Sony executives liked the film just fine, which is not exactly a ringing endorsement, they worried it would fail to break through competing against two other blockbuster animated films, Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4,...

Netflix refused to buy Sony's new animated film Harold and the Purple Crayon as part of a new content strategy. Based on the children's book of the same name and directed by Carlos Saldanha, the movie stars Zachary Levi as the titular character, who lives in an animated world where he can create anything by simply drawing it. His adventure begins when he enters the real world and discovers there's a lot he doesn't know. Ahead of its release, Harold and the Purple Crayon prompted baffled reactions online, particularly because Levi's character is typically depicted as a child.

According to Bloomberg, prior to Sony's planned release of Harold and the Purple Crayon on August 2, studio executives inquired about Netflix's interest in acquiring the film for its streaming platform in fear that it'd fall short with the competition from Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4, which both had the same release window.

For many readers, Zachary Levi is most recognized for his recent role as Shazam in the Dceu. The first film was a notable success, resonating with both audiences and critics while achieving profitability despite centering on a relatively lesser-known character.

In contrast, the sequel received significant backlash from both critics and viewers, leading to considerable financial losses for the studios. Various factors may have contributed to this failure, including the understanding that the film was not setting up any future narratives, especially in light of the Dceu’s decline during that period.

Following the release of Shazam 2, Levi made headlines again by accusing James Gunn of nepotism, highlighting his frequent hiring of his brother, Sean Gunn, for various projects.

Levi’s frustration likely arises from the fact that he may not be reprising his role in the newly established Dcu. Additionally, his latest film, Harold and the Purple Crayon,...

For many of our readers, Zachary Levi is best known for his recent portrayal of Shazam in the Dceu. The first film was a significant success, sitting well with both audiences and critics while proving profitable despite its focus on a relatively obscure character.

However, the sequel faced harsh criticism from both audiences and critics alike, resulting in substantial financial losses for the studios. Several factors may have contributed to this downfall, including the widespread knowledge that the film was not paving the way for future stories, given the Dceu’s decline at that time.

After the release of ‘Shazam 2,’ Levi generated headlines again by suggesting that James Gunn is a nepotist, pointing out his tendency to hire his brother, Sean Gunn, for various projects.

It’s likely that Levi’s frustration stems from the fact that he probably won’t be reprising his role in the newly established Dcu.

Shazam! lead star Zachary Levi continues to attract controversy from several corners due to his political views and questionable social media activity. A new report claims that following the failure of the sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Levi is "bitter" the DC Extended Universe franchise didn't make him a huge star as he contemplates the consequences of his actions.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a source who's been close to Levi for years claims the actor is upset that his "dream" role of playing Shazam didn't put him on equal footing with fellow Dceu alum Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson or the Marvel Cinematic Universe's original Captain America, Chris Evans. "When he was cast as Shazam, it was literally hisdream. He thought this was his ticket to being The Rock or Chris Evans. But it didnt happen for him, and hes bitter about that," the source said.

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Shazam! lead star Zachary Levi continues to attract controversy from several corners due to his political views and questionable social media activity. A new report claims that following the failure of the sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Levi is "bitter" the DC Extended Universe franchise didn't make him a huge star as he contemplates the consequences of his actions.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a source who's been close to Levi for years claims the actor is upset that his "dream" role of playing Shazam didn't put him on equal footing with fellow Dceu alum Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson or the Marvel Cinematic Universe's original Captain America, Chris Evans. "When he was cast as Shazam, it was literally hisdream. He thought this was his ticket to being The Rock or Chris Evans. But it didnt happen for him, and hes bitter about that," the source said.

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Actors often long for the one big role that propels them into superstardom, and, as it turns out, Zachary Levi hoped it would be Shazam! The actor, who endeared himself to nerds everywhere by playing Chuck Bartowski on the cult action-comedy series Chuck, wanted to transition to big screen projects that would likely lead to even bigger big screen projects, and it appeared he was on his way. After appearing in Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok, he got to headline the Dceu's Shazam!, a film that was well received and garnered a decent box office. However, despite the film's success, Levi didn't ascend to the next level, and it appears the next level for the actor was to be like Captain America himself, Chris Evans.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, which details the actor's recent endorsement of Donald Trump for President, details of Levi's career and his desire...

Shazam! Star Commits “Career Suicide” — Or Does He?

When Zachary Levi stood onstage at a Sept. 28 rally in Michigan and endorsed Donald Trump, he declared it an act of “career suicide” that would end his chances of working again in “very, very liberal” Hollywood. The crowd ate it up, applauding the 44-year-old Shazam! star for his sacrifice to the Maga cause. But in L.A., there was more than a little head-scratching. Not because Levi was endorsing a convicted felon and adjudicated sex offender — the anti-vaxxer actor has done weirder things than that, like supporting Robert Kennedy Jr. for president — but because lots of folks here had assumed Levi’s mainstream career already was all but dead. His latest big-screen venture, Harold and the Purple Crayon, was one of the year’s biggest box office duds, and his 2023 superhero movie, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, had one of the worst...

Prime Video is gearing up for Prime Day with some exciting deals, and you don’t have to wait until the big day to score major discounts. Starting October 7, Prime members can save up to 50% on a selection of movies and TV shows, making it a perfect opportunity to build up your digital media library without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, there are plenty of options to explore, and the savings are significant. The best part? You don’t have to keep checking for price drops yourself. If a movie you’re eyeing is still too expensive, services like CheapCharts make it easy to track prices. Just add your desired titles to their wishlist, and they’ll notify you when the price goes down. Among the discounted titles are Harold and the Purple Crayon for just $8.99 and the original Joker movie at $6.99. There are other options like Fall Guy,...

Whoopi Goldberg is calling bullshit over “Shazam” star Zachary Levi’s claim that “Hollywood is a very, very liberal town” and thus his recent endorsement of Donald Trump for president may “very well constitute career suicide.” Levi made the claim during a rally in which he championed Trump’s campaign and told attendees that we’re “going to make America great again.”

“So, okay. That’s not necessarily true,” Goldberg said about Hollywood being dominated by liberals (via Entertainment Weekly). “From the beginning of Hollywood, it’s always been a very right-leaning town, but I know you don’t know much about the Hollywood history, so let me school you.”

Goldberg told Levi that “we’re a mixed bunch” and “sometimes it seems like there’s more Democrats and sometimes it seems like there’s more Republicans, but the truth of the matter is very few people seem to bite it because they’re Republican,...

For most of our readers, Zachary Levi is best known for his role as Shazam in the Dceu. The first film was a hit with both critics and audiences, proving profitable despite featuring a lesser-known character.

However, the sequel was widely criticized and became a significant financial loss for the studio. Several factors likely contributed to its failure, including the fact that fans knew the movie wouldn’t lead anywhere, as the Dceu was already being phased out by that time.

After the release of ‘Shazam 2,’ Zachary Levi stirred controversy by suggesting that James Gunn is a nepotist, pointing out Gunn’s frequent casting of his brother, Sean Gunn. With Levi unlikely to reprise his role in the newly revamped Dcu, this frustration may have been a factor. His most recent film, ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon,’ also performed poorly at the box office.

Levi is once again in the spotlight,...

For the majority of our readers, Zachary Levi’s most popular role in recent times is that of Shazam in the Dceu. The first movie was a major hit with audiences and critics and managed to be profitable despite focusing on a relatively unknown character.

The second installment however was panned by both critics and the audiences and turned out to be a major loss for the studios. Some different factors might have added to this failure, however, like the fact that it was already known that the movie was not leading anywhere due to Dceu being buried at this point.

Following the release of ‘Shazam 2’ Levi made the news once more when he hinted that Gunn is a nepotist, calling him out for hiring his brother Sean Gunn consistently in his works. Levi most likely won’t reprise his role in the newly established Dcu and this is likely what bothered him.

Zachary Levi endorsed Donald Trump for president on Saturday. The Shazam actor had previously declared support for Rfk Jr.

“I’m not gonna take too much time, but I did just wanna just give you a little context about why Shazam is sitting here talking to you about these various things,” he said onstage at a Trump rally in Michigan. “I grew up in my family that was Christian conservative, that was pretty much the lane that we were in. My parents were Kennedy Democrats that then turned into Reagan Republicans, and they taught me to have a healthy level of distrust for the government and a healthy level of distrust for industry that runs amok.”

Levi supported Rfk Jr.’s presidential bid throughout the summer, writing at one point that the politician was “the best we’ve had in a long time.” The Kennedy candidate dropped out of the...

Following a year of professional disappointments, personal humiliations, and allegations of anti-vaccine sentiment, Zachary Levi, once the relatively well-liked star of Chuck, endorsed Donald Trump for president, per The Hollywood Reporter. The exit of brain-worm-afflicted, dog-hungry candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. left Levi no choice: He believes the sweatiest men...

On Friday 13 September 2024, Talk broadcasts Es.TV!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Es.TV” promises to be an exciting one, featuring a star-studded lineup. Cate Blanchett, known for her role in “Borderlands,” will be a special guest. Her presence is sure to bring an interesting perspective to the show, as she shares insights from her latest projects.

Zachary Levi, who stars in “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” will also join the episode. His charm and humor are expected to add a lively touch to the conversation. Alongside them, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, recognized for her work in “The Deliverance,” will bring her unique experiences to the table, making for a well-rounded discussion.

Chris Pine, known for his role in “Wish,” will be another highlight of the episode. His talent and charisma are likely to engage the audience. In addition to the actors, comic Justine Marino will provide some laughs, ensuring that the...

On Friday, September 13, 2024, at 5:30 Am, viewers can catch a new episode of “Es.TV” on Talk, featuring a lineup of impressive guests from the entertainment world. The show promises to be an engaging mix of interviews, discussions, and entertainment highlights that fans won’t want to miss.

Cate Blanchett, known for her role in “Borderlands,” will grace the show with her presence, sharing insights about her latest projects and experiences in the film industry. Alongside her, Zachary Levi, the star of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” will discuss his journey in acting and what fans can expect from his upcoming roles. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, celebrated for her performance in “The Deliverance,” and Chris Pine, known for his work in “Wish,” will also join the conversation, adding depth and excitement to the episode.

Comic Justine Marino brings her humor to the table, ensuring a lively atmosphere, while music download Freya Skye...

The U.K. and Ireland box office reached £120.2 million ($158.2 million) in August, marking the highest monthly total since July 2023’s £160 million ($210.5 million) “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, per numbers from Comscore. Year-to-date figures now trail 2023 by 12%, an improvement from the 15% deficit at the month’s start.

Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” dominated with £29.7 million, pushing its total to £55.3 million. The sequel now ranks as the third-highest grossing 15-rated release, behind only Warner Bros.’ “Joker” (£58.2 million) and Universal’s “Oppenheimer” (£59.7 million).

Sony’s “It Ends With Us” secured the second spot with £19.4 million, becoming 2024’s seventh-highest grosser. The romantic drama marks Blake Lively’s biggest U.K. release to date. Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” claimed third place, adding £16.9 million for a £45.2 million cume. The animated sequel is tracking close to its predecessors’ lifetime totals.

Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” debuted at fourth with £11.5 million, becoming director Fede Alvarez’s top-grossing film and 2024’s highest-earning horror release.

In the latest episode of “Es.TV,” airing at 5:30 Am on Monday, 9 September 2024, viewers can expect a star-studded lineup that promises an engaging mix of interviews and entertainment. The show welcomes a diverse group of guests, starting with the talented Matt Damon, who will discuss his role in the upcoming film “The Instigators.” Damon’s insights into the film’s making are sure to intrigue fans and spark interest in his latest project.

Zooey Deschanel also joins the show, bringing her charm as she talks about her involvement in “Harold and the Purple Crayon.” The beloved actress is set to share her experiences and behind-the-scenes moments from the film, captivating audiences with her stories. In addition to these actors, acclaimed director Lee Daniels will discuss his new project, “The Deliverance,” giving viewers a glimpse into his creative process.

Timothée Chalamet, another major highlight of the episode, will be present to promote “Dune: Part Two,...

“Twisters” (Universal) wasn’t the biggest film of the summer. But it is becoming the comeback kid among the group, both theatrically and at home.

The tornado-focused special effects disaster film just had a very rare weekend in theaters. In its seventh weekend, losing 200 screens, its gross increased 17 percent. That comes in its third week at home on PVOD. And right at the same time, “Twisters” returned to #1 at iTunes, edging out the second weekend of “Inside Out 2” (Disney), 2024’s biggest hit.

The Pixar film retains its top spot at Fandango, with the advantage that its $24.99 rental cost gives it with that site listing by revenue earned, not transactions like iTunes does. In any event, the split decision this week continues a now multi-month trend of no film placing #1 at both for two consecutive weeks.

After a rare repeat at Netflix, where Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry’s...