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Every arthouse filmmaker with staggering ambition gets their “Heaven’s Gate,” their “Southland Tales,” their, yes, “Megalopolis,” a movie so boundlessly overachieving that it winds up alienating audiences and, in the worst of cases, derailing their careers.

While I’m not about to declare painter and filmmaker Julian Schnabel’s career as jettisoned to artistic purgatorio, especially after the radiance and wonder of artist-driven portraits like “Basquiat” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” and pieces of “At Eternity’s Gate,” his decade-in-the-kiln “In the Hand of Dante,” which itself spans seven hundred years from 14th-century Florence to almost-present-day Venice and New York, is epically miscalculated despite sequences and stretches of grandeur.

This gargantuan shrine to Dante Alighieri, his “Divine Comedy,” and somehow the gangster movie genre, makes a huge misstep in trying to depict in period detail the life and times of Alighieri in the 1300s in chintzily costumed fashion — giving...

Anthony Hopkins has opened up about his difficult experience working with Mickey Rourke on Michael Cimino’s 1990 thriller Desperate Hours. The legendary actor called Rourke “very strange” and described several tense moments on set that made filming a challenge.

Hopkins recalled one of his first scenes with Rourke, who stayed in character and hit him on the shoulder. “All I can remember was that this made me so angry, I punched the side of the car in genuine rage,” Hopkins said.

“In fact, I punched it so hard, I knocked a dent in it.” Even off-camera, Hopkins remembered Rourke being aggressive on set, pushing him around during another scene. “He was pushing me around once,...

Anthony Hopkins has shared his experience working with Mickey Rourke on Michael Cimino’s 1990 thriller Desperate Hours, describing the actor as “very strange” and recalling several tense moments on set.

Hopkins, famous for his role as Hannibal Lecter, said Rourke’s intense method acting caused problems from the very first scene.

Rourke, staying in character, hit Hopkins on the shoulder, which left Hopkins so frustrated that he punched the side of a car in anger.

“All I can remember was that this made me so angry, I punched the side of the car in genuine rage,” Hopkins said. “In fact, I punched it so hard, I knocked a dent in it.

In 2012, Andrew Dice Clay told Rolling Stone that he refused to clean up his act for the masses, not even editing out the slurs that earned protests early in his career. “Gay just isn’t as funny a word as f******,” he promised. “As a Brooklyn tough comic, you don’t use the word gay. It’s like calling girls piglets. It’s a funny fucking word.”

Or is it?

As audience attitudes shifted, Jay Mohr swears that the Diceman aimed to clean up his act at least once. On his Mohr Stories podcast, he told Will Sasso about Clay’s one futile endeavor to be funny without all the obscenities and disparagements.

Prime Video’s The Pickup (2025), directed by Tim Story, puts a fresh spin on the buddy heist comedy formula with a vibrant ensemble and no shortage of surprises. The film centers on two armored truck drivers whose delivery spirals into chaos after a daring ambush by a crew of ruthless—and unexpectedly familiar—criminals. Here’s an in-depth look at the cast and the roles they bring to life.

‘The Pickup’: Complete Cast & Characters Guide 1. Eddie Murphy as Russell Pierce

Russell is a veteran armored truck driver who’s spent decades playing it safe for his wife, Natalie. All he wants is to complete his last shift and celebrate their 25th anniversary, but he’s drawn back into action when his route turns dangerous. Murphy’s signature blend of curmudgeonly humor and world-weary wisdom keeps the team grounded amid escalating tensions. Fans know Murphy from classics like Beverly Hills Cop,...

​​A wheel almost literally comes off the armored truck where much of the action and most of the comedy takes place in Tim Story’s action-comedy “The Pickup” (a rather confusing name considering that’s another type of truck altogether). It’s early enough in the proceedings, so a quick repair makes the van roadworthy again. But sadly, no such fix exists for this ungainly star vehicle’s metaphorical wheels which, as the plot squeals around yet another credulity-defying twist, are soon flying off in all directions leaving the movie careening wildly across the freeway, gears grinding, axles sparking, while a checked-out Eddie Murphy and an overcompensatingly antic Pete Davidson strap in, grimly trying to gin up some buddy chemistry.

Murphy and Davidson play armored truck guards — veteran Russell and rookie Travis, respectively — thrown together on this particular day by circumstance and their mean-mannered boss Clark (Andrew Dice Clay). Clark...

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The Pickup is a heist action comedy film directed by Tim Story from a screenplay co-written by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows. The 2025 film follows two armored truck drivers with totally different personalities who get ambushed by ruthless criminals and forced to rob a casino. The Pickup stars Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria, Andrew Dice Clay, and Marshawn Lynch. So, if you loved the wild comedy, thrilling heist, and entertaining characters in The Pickup, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

‎30 Minutes or Less (Xumo Play & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Columbia Pictures

‎30 Minutes or Less is an action comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay by Michael Diliberti. The 2011 film follows Nick Davis, a hapless pizza boy who is strapped with a bomb and told to rob a bank by two idiotic ne’er-do-wells.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for 'The Pickup'.

The Pickup’s ending pretty much resolved every main character’s storyline. However, we did get a post-credits scene, which seems to be hinting at a sequel. The scene shows an angry French museum manager yelling at Russ (Eddie Murphy) and Travis’ (Pete Davidson) boss, Clark (Andrew Dice Clay), for messing up the delivery of the encased Squirrel Monkey.

The monkey was briefly acknowledged by the guards as an illegal Costa Rican import during the fast-paced chaos. Not much attention was paid to the creature besides when he was shown flying out of the armored truck when it finally blew up. The post-credits scene, which revolves around the monkey, is an indication that Clark was involved in some shady, illegal business.

Outlets like Dm Talkies are speculating if the scene could be further explored in a potential sequel, and we couldn’t agree more.

Eddie Murphy is one of the most popular comedians of all time, and his films have always been a hit with the audience. Pair him up with SNL star and stand-up comedian Pete Davidson, and everyone would think the team-up would lead to a major hit.

The result in Prime Video's The Pickup couldn't be further from the truth. The new heist comedy, which is slated for release on Aug. 6, serves as the perfect replacement for the streamer's recent hit, Idris Elba and John Cena's Heads of State. However, The Pickup failed to impress the critics and debuted with an unfortunate 38% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Pickup's disappointing score comes from 16 reviews, and it's likely to improve or worsen as more reviews come in. However, Murphy and Davidson's new film is not off to a great start. Since the action comedy hasn't premiered, there is no audience score available.

“The Pickup” is a new ‘heist’ action comedy feature, directed by Tim Story starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Langoria, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, Roman Reigns, Andrew Dice Clay and Ismael Cruz Córdova, streaming August 6, 2025 on Prime Video:

“…a routine cash pickup turns into a deadly pursuit when two mismatched armored truck drivers…

‘…are ambushed by ruthless criminals…

“…with plans beyond the cash…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Plot: A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell and Travis, are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe, with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.

Review: Twenty years ago, a film by director Tim Story and star Eddie Murphy would have been a slam dunk that would have debuted in thousands of movie theaters during the summer blockbuster season. With comedies, especially R-rated ones, not pulling in the exact box office numbers they used to, we find projects like The Pickup on streaming platforms like Prime Video. The Pickup has some solid star power with Murphy leading the cast opposite Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, and Eva Longoria. Still, the heist comedy is not action-packed...

You wouldn’t want to be caught in an emergency situation with Travis (Pete Davidson), one of the main characters in Prime Video’s bumpy heist comedy The Pickup. The dopey armor truck guard is the kind of guy that panics under pressure. At the start of the Tim Story-directed feature, Travis pulls a gun on a customer at the bank, thinking the woman is trying to rob him. But Zoe (Keke Palmer), relaxed and charming, just wants to give him her number.

Russ (Eddie Murphy) intuits this about Travis, so when the two are paired up for a work shift, the veteran armor truck driver is more than annoyed. It’s his anniversary, and he just wants to finish in time so he can meet his wife (Eva Longoria) for dinner, but their bad-tempered manager (Andrew Dice Clay) has given the unlikely duo a particularly tricky route. But...

Twenty years ago, Tim Story directed the first-ever Fantastic Four, followed by the sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Since then, he has directed hilarious comedies in Ride Along, Think Like a Man, and The Blackening. Story’s latest project debuting on Prime Video, The Pickup, features two comedy giants in Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson. The SNL alums are joined by Keke Palmer to bring this action comedy to life.

The Pickup follows Russell and Travis, an uncharacteristic duo of armored truck drivers. One day on the job, the duo is ambushed by a group of criminals led by leader Zoe (Keke Palmer) with plans well beyond the cash cargo. As things start to unravel around them, the duo must navigate the danger, leading to a bad day that gets worse and worse by the hour.

The Pickup Review

Travis (Davidson) is on the job, ready to collect cash from the bank,...

In 1982’s hit action comedy 48 Hours, a young Eddie Murphy plays a wiseacre criminal on parole in order to help a veteran cop, played by Nick Nolte, solve a case. Murphy immediately shot to screen stardom in the role, garnering lots of laughs opposite Nolte’s straight-man partner. Forty-three years later the roles are reversed in Murphy’s latest — and least — streamer movie, The Pickup.

In this one it is basically pedal-to-the-medal action, high on octane and low on comedy at least from Murphy, who now is playing the straight man, an about-to-retire veteran armored truck driver who is paired with a bumbling wannabe cop as his cohort in delivering what starts out to be an ordinary pickup of cash when they are suddenly hijacked. Pete Davidson takes on that role and is responsible for whatever attempts at laughs there are in this thing. Davidson seems to be channeling a new-age Jerry Lewis here,...

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Prime Video is ready with an entertainment-packed August this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated final season of Upload and the prequel series of The Terminal List. Just like every month, Prime Video is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 12 new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in August 2025.

30 Rock Seasons 1-7 (August 1) Credit – NBC

30 Rock is a surrealist sitcom series created by Tina Fey. The NBC series is set in New York City, and it follows Liz Lemon, the head writer of a Saturday Night Live-like TV series, as she deals with her eccentric staff and cast and arrogant Network bosses. 30 Rock stars Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander,...

Eva Longoria In The Pickup ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Pickup starring legendary comedian Eddie Murphy, alongside Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer is set to drop on Prime Video on August 6, 2025. The film promises a laughter-packed ride with plenty of twists, and joining the star-studded cast is Eva Longoria as Natalie—Murphy’s on-screen wife. But Natalie is no ordinary partner, she is a woman of surprising skills, elegance, and efficiency, knowing her husband better than he knows himself.

When Russell (Murphy) cancels their anniversary plans, Natalie’s patience starts to wear thin. However, when danger comes knocking, she quickly proves she’s anything but a bystander. As the situation escalates into a high-stakes rescue mission, Natalie becomes an integral part of the wild adventure, turning their missed celebration into a thrilling, no-holds-barred ride.

Sharing insights about her character and how she lands at the heart of the madness, Eva Longoria said,...

A couple of years ago, we reported on Eddie Murphy engaging in negotiations to star in a new continuity of Pink Panther films. The original movie starred Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau as he tracks down a notorious jewel thief known as “The Phantom” before he is able to steal a priceless diamond known as “The Pink Panther”. The opening credits included the cartoon panther that audiences have come to associate with the franchise, and sources said that this new project will attempt to meld both worlds. The live-action/CG hybrid movie is said to see “the Pink Panther’s live-action crew break him out of his animated prison to do a heist job.“

Since the news broke, Murphy has starred in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and soon, he will be starring in Amazon MGM’s The Pickup. Murphy recently spoke with NBC‘s Al Roker on Today in...

Eddie Murphy’s The Pickup on Prime Video has been making waves on the internet ahead of its release on August 6, 2025. The Amazon MGM Studios film is a big-budget project with bigger paychecks in tow: Murphy is set to earn a whopping $20 million, while Eva Longoria could take home somewhere between $2 and $6 million. Additionally, Roman Reigns brings WWE star power to the film, poised to earn approximately $500,000 to $1 million.

Notable cast members include Murphy, Pete Davidson, Longoria, Keke Palmer, Reigns, Marshawn Lynch, and many more (via Amazon MGM Studios). With Amazon behind the release, the financial stakes are bound to be high, though Amazon has not officially revealed individual compensation details yet, here’s a look at what can be inferred from public data.

Eddie Murphy, The Pickup Team, and Their Paychecks

As lead star and producer of The Pickup, Eddie Murphy likely received a hefty compensation for his role as Russell Pierce.

The Pickup stars Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer were in attendance at the world premiere of the Amazon MGM Studios’ action-comedy, held at the Regal LA Live July 27.

Eyes were on sweethearts Davidson and model Elsie Hewitt, who marked their first public appearance following the couple’s pregnancy announcement earlier this month. At another film premiere for The Home, the Saturday Night Live alum called the prospect of being a father a “dream.”

Also walking the carpet was Murphy’s wife, actress Paige Butcher, as well as Da’Vine Joy Randolph, with whom Murphy worked alongside on 2019’s Dolemite Is My Name. Helmer Tim Story and wife, producer Vicky Mara Story, also attended, as did the film’s scribes Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider.

Though the movie also stars Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay and Ismael Cruz Córdova, the performers weren’t pictured in attendance.

The Pickup on Prime Video is Amazon MGM Studio’s upcoming crime-comedy. Arriving on the streamer on August 6, 2025, the film brings to audiences a star-studded ensemble cast and a genre mashup that is equal parts fast-paced and laugh-out-loud funny. Directed by Tim Story, the movie is based on two armored truck drivers being ambushed by criminals planning a heist.

The buzz around the film is not solely because of the comic legends starring in it: a little bit can be attributed to the introduction of WWE megastar Roman Reigns into the cast lineup. The pro wrestler is set to have a role in the forthcoming action-comedy (via Amazon MGM Studios). With the film’s themes of hilarious banter and high-octane action, we cannot wait for what Reigns’s appearance has in store for The Pickup.

Roman Reigns Joins The Pickup’s Cast Lineup Alongside Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson

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“The Pickup” is a new ‘heist’ action comedy feature, directed by Tim Story starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Langoria, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, Roman Reigns, Andrew Dice Clay and Ismael Cruz Córdova, streaming August 6, 2025 on Prime Video:

“…a routine cash pickup turns into a deadly pursuit when two mismatched armored truck drivers…

‘…are ambushed by ruthless criminals…

“…with plans beyond the cash…”,

Click the images to enlarge…...

Prime Video has no shortage of action comedies, and following the success of Heads of State, the streaming service is revving up for a high-octane summer release with The Pickup. An action-packed and comedy-laced heist film with a star-studded cast, it is set to arrive next month on the platform.

Directed by Tim Story and starring comedy icons Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, the movie promises non-stop laughs, explosive moments, and unexpected twists. Here’s everything you need to know, from the release date and cast to plot details and why this film seems like a worthy watch.

The Pickup: An Action-Comedy With Non-Stop Laughs The Pickup movie poster | Credits: Amazon MGM Studios

Mark your calendars for Prime Video is gearing up for the release of yet another explosive comedy action flick as The Pickup arrives on the platform on August 6. The film clocks in at approximately 94 minutes and...

While the comedy career of Andrew Dice Clay wasn’t exactly over in the 2000s, the days of selling out Madison Square Garden were in the rearview mirror. He didn’t, however, appreciate being reminded of that reality when he lasted about one profanity-laced minute on CNN.

Trouble began the moment the interview started. “Let’s talk a little bit about where your career has been,” offered the CNN anchorman, a seemingly innocuous question unless, like the Diceman, you sense an implication that the comic was no longer on top.

“I can’t believe this,” shot back Clay.

You were a headline guy, said CNN Guy, trying again.

“I’m still a headline guy!” Clay shot back.

Nonstop success didn’t fit CNN Guy’s narrative, who suggested that Clay had “popped out” for a few years but was now on the comeback trail. After all, he said, the comic...

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This July, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated final chapter of the worldwide hit fantasy series The Sandman to the much-awaited sequel of the fantasy action film The Old Guard. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the five best films that are coming to Netflix in July 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Captain Phillips (July 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% Credit – Sony Pictures

Captain Phillips is a biographical action-thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass from a screenplay by Billy Ray. Based on the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, the 2013 film follows Captain Richard Philips, a merchant mariner, as his ship is overtaken by Somali Pirates and he is taken hostage.

Saturday Night Livefan-favorite Colin Jost was very nervus going into the show's 50th Anniversary Special. The comedian recently revealed that some fear crept in when he realized he would be writing for Eddie Murphy.

Speaking with Variety, alongside Mike Myers, Marcello Hernández, and Sarah Sherman, Jost recalled writing for the comedy legend for the SNL 50: The Anniversary Special. "That is who I was most nervous to write for - Eddie Murphy," he admitted. Jost went on to mention trying not to project his own worst fears onto Murphy, whose demeanor was described as "taciturn" by Myers. "So, someone not talking, you read all your worst fears into that person. So when I first presented him with the sketch, he was like, 'I think it's funny.' I was waiting for, 'But I'm not gonna do it.'"

"I found it much more stressful because you didn't want to let down people who are legends,...

Prime Video has released the trailer for action-comedy The Pickup.

A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.

In addition to Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, the film features a diverse cast including Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova. Directed by Tim Story, who’s known for his work on The Blackening, Barbershop and Ride Along, the film blends high-octane action with sharp humor.

Everyone’s in for a hilarious and wild ride when The Pickup debuts on Prime Video...

La comedia de acción llega a Prime Video en agosto. © Prime Video

Prime Video ha desvelado el primer tráiler y póster de la película de comedia El último encargo, dirigida por Tim Story (Los 4 Fantásticos).

En El último encargo, una rutinaria recogida de dinero da un giro salvaje cuando dos incompatibles conductores de camión, Russell (Murphy) y Travis (Davidson), son asaltados por despiadados criminales a las órdenes de la astuta mente maestra Zoe (Palmer), cuyos planes van mucho más allá del cargamento de dinero en efectivo. Mientras el caos estalla a su alrededor, este dúo improbable tiene que lidiar con situaciones de alto riesgo, personalidades que chocan continuamente y un muy mal día que no hace más que empeorar.

La comedia de acción está protagonizada por Eddie Murphy (Navidad en Candy Cane Lane), Pete Davidson (Golpe a Wall Street), Eva Longoria (Solo asesinatos en el edificio) y Keke Palmer (¡Nop!

Pete Davidson, Eddie Murphy’s The Pickup(Photo Credit –Amazon Prime Video)

Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer come together for a one-of-a-kind action comedy flick titled The Pickup. The trailer of the film was dropped on Monday, giving the audience a glimpse into the hilarious ride of the two tangled in an unexpected heist. Directed by Tim Story, the film will make a straight Ott release on Amazon Prime Video on August 6, 2025.

The Pickup brings together two generations of comedy for an explosive and hilarious partnership that showcases the chemistry between old-school experience and new-wave energy. Directed by Tim Story, who’s known for his work on The Blackening, Barbershop and Ride Along, the film blends high-octane action with sharp humor.

The film is touted to deliver heart-pounding thrills, sharp comedy, and unexpected mishaps — everyone’s in for a hilarious and wild ride. Apart from Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson,...

Photo Credit: Courtesy Amazon MGM Studios Prime Video’s The Pickup pairs two generations of comedy in one wild, unexpected adventure. This action-comedy leans into fast-paced fun, sharp humor, and plenty of chaos along the way. The trailer’s out now—and from the looks of it, we’re in for a good time. Director Tim Story leads the way—no stranger to mixing action with humor. You’ve likely seen his touch in The Blackening, Barbershop, or Ride Along. He knows how to keep things fast, funny, and sharp. This film isn’t just about two big names; it features a fantastic and diverse ensemble cast! Leading the charge are comedy legend Eddie Murphy and new-wave comedic force Pete Davidson, whose chemistry is set to light up the screen. They’re joined by the incredibly talented Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria, NFL star Marshawn Lynch, wrestling superstar Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i,...

Eddie Murphy stars in The Pickup from director Tim Story: here’s the trailer for the upcoming August comedy.

Amazon MGM Studios has released a trailer for the action comedy The Pickup starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer.

The film sees ‘a routine cash pickup take a wild turn when two mismatched armoured truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis Pete (Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals. The group is led by savvy mastermind Zoe (Palmer) who has plans that go way beyond the cash cargo.’

Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe ‘Roman Reigns’ Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova co-star while Barbershop's Tim Story directs the project which Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider have scripted.

Interestingly, Murphy has recently been talking about wanting to remake “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World next, along with a hall of fame ensemble of black comics”.

The...

Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson's new heist comedy movie, The Pickup, gets its first look with a brand-new trailer. The film will debut on Prime Video in August.

The official trailer for The Pickup shows Murphy and Davidson as two armored truck drivers who cross paths with a criminal mastermind (Keke Palmer). Murphy's straight-laced character Russell is contrasted by Davidson's young and reckless Travis, as the two find themselves in deep trouble when Palmer's Zoe hijacks their truck in the middle of a run. After kidnapping them, Zoe informs Russell and Travis of her plans to steal $60 million from a casino.

The action comedy movie's trailer kicks off with Russell making plans for a special night with his wife, while Travis goes on a date of his own, completely unaware of the more malicious nature of Palmer's Zoe. The next day, Travis brags about getting to sleep with...

Prime Video has debuted the full official trailer for the Eddie Murphy-led ‘The Pickup.’

The movie follows a routine cash pickup, takes a wild turn when two mismatched armoured truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.

Directed by Tim Story, who’s known for his work on ‘The Blackening,’ ‘Barbershop’ and ‘Ride Along,’ the film blends high-octane action with sharp humour.​

In addition to Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, the film features a diverse cast including Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova.

Also in trailers – Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan...

"Since you're gonna kill us, why don't you just show us who you are!" Amazon MGM has unveiled the first trailer for The Pickup, an action comedy from filmmaker Tim Story. It's set for a streaming debut directly starting in August later this summer. They're hyping this up as one of the big summer comedies for everyone to enjoy, but will it really catch on and become a hit when they're skipping theaters entirely? A routine cash pickup turns into a deadly pursuit when two mismatched armored truck drivers are ambushed by ruthless criminals with all of plans beyond the cash. The Pickup "brings together two generations of comedy for an explosive and hilarious partnership that showcases the chemistry between old-school experience and new-wave energy." Starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, with Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, ex-NFL player Marshawn Lynch, and Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i.

“The Pickup” is a new ‘heist’ action comedy feature, directed by Tim Story starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Langoria, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, Roman Reigns, Andrew Dice Clay and Ismael Cruz Córdova, streaming August 6, 2025 on Prime Video:

“…a routine cash pickup turns into a deadly pursuit when two mismatched armored truck drivers…

‘…are ambushed by ruthless criminals…

“…with plans beyond the cash…”,

Click the images to enlarge…...

Amazon MGM Studios on Monday debuted the first trailer for The Pickup, its heist pic starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, which premieres on Prime Video on August 6.

Directed by Tim Story, the filmmaker behind titles like The Blackening, Barbershop and Ride Along, The Pickup sees a routine cash pickup take a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.

The film, penned by Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider, also stars Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova. John Davis, John Fox, Murphy, Story, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster are the producers.

Check out the trailer above.

I hope you remember your crisis training because Amazon MGM Studios is cashing in on comedy with a hilarious trailer for The Pickup, an upcoming action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, and Eva Longoria! Tim Story directs The Pickup from a screenplay by Gentlemen Lobsters scribes Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, and it looks like a wild ride.

Here’s the official synopsis for The Pickup courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios:

“In the action-comedy The Pickup, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.”

In addition to Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson,...

Somebody ought to tell Bill Maher and Rob Schneider that the real cancel culture is in Brazil. According to EuroWeekly, comedian Leo Lins has been sentenced to eight years in jail for inciting intolerance with his offensive jokes.

Earlier this week, Lins received his punishment for a comedy special that targeted — deep breath here — Black people, obese people, elderly people, people with HIV, homosexuals, evangelicals, Indigenous communities, people from the impoverished northeast of Brazil, Jews and people with disabilities. Lins wasn’t trying to simply win the game but was trying to fill the entire bingo card.

A federal court in São Paulo ruled that Lins’s right to freedom of expression was not absolute, and “cannot be used as an excuse to make hateful, prejudiced and discriminatory remarks.” His jokes had consequences, the court ruled, declaring that the comedian’s YouTube special helped fuel “the spread of verbal violence in society and promote intolerance.

Before 1994's "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" debuted, even the people working on the movie weren't convinced it would be any good. At the time, Jim Carrey was essentially an unknown, having only really garnered minimal attention as part of the cast on "In Living Color." What's more, the "Ace Ventura" script was, quite frankly, deranged in a way that without Carrey actually animating the charismatic detective at its center, there was no way it could possibly work. Even during filming, cinematographer Julio Macat thought Carrey was "so over the top" that he was convinced the final product was "gonna be the biggest piece of s*** ever" (via The Ringer). Meanwhile, Carrey himself believed audiences would either love or hate Ace Ventura as a character.

Of course, as we now know, "Ace Ventura" made Jim Carrey a '90s box office phenomenon, kicking off what became a truly historic run for the actor.

“The Pickup” is a new ‘heist’ action comedy feature, directed by Tim Story starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Langoria, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, Roman Reigns, Andrew Dice Clay and Ismael Cruz Córdova, streaming August 6, 2025 on Prime Video:

“…a routine cash pickup turns into a deadly pursuit when two mismatched armored truck drivers…

‘…are ambushed by ruthless criminals…

“…with plans beyond the cash…”,

Click the images to enlarge…...

Prime Video has debuted a set of first-look images alongside the announcement of the release date for the Eddie Murphy-led ‘The Pickup.’

The movie follows a routine cash pickup, takes a wild turn when two mismatched armoured truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.

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Directed by Tim Story, who’s known for his work on ‘The Blackening,’ ‘Barbershop’ and ‘Ride Along,’ the film blends high-octane action with sharp humour.​

In addition to Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, the film features a diverse cast including Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i,...

What do acting and comedy aficionados Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson, and the legend himself, Eddie Murphy, have in common? Well, it's not just wits and laughs. The three actors have teamed up for an epic story written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. The Pickup, directed by Tim Story, the filmmaker behind The Blackening, Barbershop and Ride Along, will see Murphy and Davidson join forces with Palmer, who plays a criminal mastermind. Amazon MGM Studios just released new stills from the action comedy film and also gave expecting audiences a streaming release date.

After the shocking news of a stunt accident on the set of the new comedy film, The Pickup was on thin ice. But now that the dust has settled after the accident, Amazon is ready to go into full promotion mode. The series of first-look stills for The Pickup show that Palmer's character, Zoe, is not messing around.

It can be officially said that Eddie Murphy's acting hiatus is truly over. After taking a break from acting for most of the 2010s and early 2020s, Murphy is back with a new action comedy movie titled The Pickup.

Prime Video has announced an Aug. 6 premiere date for The Pickup, which "sees a routine cash pickup take a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (SNL fan favorite Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Nope star Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse," per the official synopsis. A bunch of first-look images of the action comedy movie, as well as a poster, have been released and can be viewed below.

Amazon MGM Studios has shared a first look at The Pickup, which will begin streaming globally on Prime Video on August 6, 2025.

The Pickup brings together two generations of comedy for an explosive and hilarious partnership that showcases the chemistry between old-school experience and new-wave energy.

Amazon MGM Studios says, “The film delivers heart-pounding thrills, sharp comedy, and unexpected mishaps — everyone’s in for a hilarious and wild ride.”

Directed by Tim Story, who’s known for his work on The Blackening, Barbershop, and Ride Along, the film blends high-octane action with sharp humor.​ Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider wrote the script.

The action-comedy The Pickup stars Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova.

In the film, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis...

Amazon MGM has released a new peek at their upcoming heist comedy The Pickup, which will be starring Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson and Eva Longoria. The movie is helmed by Tim Story, who cut his teeth with the original Barbershop before moving on to big action projects like the Fantastic Four movies starring Jessica Alba and the action comedies Ride Along and Ride Along 2. The Pickup is written by scribes Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider, whose credits include Gentleman Lobsters, The Package and the unique game show from Ryan Reynolds, Don’t.

The official synopsis from Amazon MGM reads,

“In the action-comedy The Pickup, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them,...

Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled a streaming premiere date and a series of first-look stills for The Pickup, its new action comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer.

The film premieres globally on Prime Video on August 6. Check out one of the stills above.

Directed by Tim Story, the filmmaker behind The Blackening, Barbershop and Ride Along, The Pickup sees a routine cash pickup take a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.

Written by Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider, the film also stars Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova.

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This June, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of The Bear to the much-anticipated release of the adult animated Predator film. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Hulu in June 2025 with an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Alien (June 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% Credit – 20th Century Studios

Alien is a 1979 sci-fi horror action film directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Dan O’Bannon. It revolves around the Nostromo spacecraft crew, who set out to investigate a distress signal. Soon after beginning their investigation, they are attacked by a deadly alien. Alien stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright,...

A former Saturday Night Live cast member is speaking out about her decades-long fallout with SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels. It all stems from her decision to boycott a 1990 episode, leading to Michaels taking some "petty" revenge.

Nora Dunn starred on Saturday Night Live for five seasons. But her tenure ended prematurely after she boycotted a 1990 episode hosted by Andrew Dice Clay. The controversial comedian's material often took aim at women and minority groups.

Musical guest Sinead O'Connor joined Dunn in sitting out the season 15 show. Michaels was reportedly very upset with the decision, chose not to renew Dunn's contract, and never let it go.

In an interview with Cracked, Dunn revealed she sent Michaels flowers ahead of season 16. The gesture was something of an olive branch, with Dunn making a joke about not appearing much in the season. But Michaels gave her the cold shoulder and did not respond.

Adam Sandler has a specific brand of humor that has made him a household name, dating all the way back to his days at Saturday Night Live. But Sandler's style isn't for everyone, and that includes a former cast member.

Sandler's career in entertainment began in the late '80s. His stand-up caught the attention of Dennis Miller, who recommended Sandler to Lorne Michaels. By 1990, Sandler was a writer and joined the cast the following year.

He brought his style of surreal and often raunchy comedy to Studio 8H that landed with audiences in the early '90s. However, one cast member from the previous generation wasn't exactly thrilled with the direction SNL seemed to be heading with Sandler.

Nora Dunn spoke to Cracked about her choice to boycott an SNL episode in 1990 hosted by controversial comedian Andrew Dice Clay. The decision irked Lorne Michaels, and Dunn's contract was not renewed.

For months now, Saturday Night Live has enjoyed a great deal of fanfare for making it to its 50th season, which concludes on Saturday. But the show will also mark another anniversary this week — one that creator Lorne Michaels would likely prefer to forget.

On May 12, 1990, Andrew Dice Clay — one of the biggest stand-up comedians at that time — hosted SNL. In recent decades, Dice has toned down his image with funny TikTok videos and a surprisingly good performance in the 2018 remake of A Star Is Born, but in 1990, he was incredibly controversial. In addition to his dirty takes on nursery rhymes, Dice’s stand-up was rampant with sexist, racist and homophobic jokes. This garnered two reactions from the general public: hooting-and-hollering devotion from the tens of thousands who poured into stadiums to see the leather-clad comic, and abject revulsion from those who felt the comedian was appealing to our worst...

Saturday Night Live has been pushing boundaries for nearly five decades, delivering sharp, outrageous, and sometimes questionable humor that leaves audiences laughing, or gasping. From political satire to celebrity impersonations, the show thrives on skirting the edge of controversy.

And while cast members have endured awkward moments, few can claim to have been personally blindsided quite like Scarlett Johansson, thanks to her husband, Colin Jost.

Colin Jost and Michael Che on SNL Weekend Update | Credits: NBC

Jost, a master of dry wit and awkward charm, found himself delivering a joke so risqué that it made his wife momentarily consider fainting. But was it really that bad? Considering SNL’s history of eyebrow-raising humor, this was just another day at 30 Rock.

Scarlett Johansson’s stunned reaction to Colin Jost’s joke Scarlett Johansson in Lucy | Credit: Universal Pictures

During the infamous joke swap segment on Weekend Update, Colin Jost found himself...