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Jenna Ortega has gained widespread attention after her breakout role in the Netflix series Wednesday. She has been in the industry for quite some time and has been taking on roles since she was a kid. She was one of the main characters in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle, playing Harley Diaz.

I won’t blame you if you didn’t recognize her from any of this and instead were introduced to the American actress via the popular TikTok video that made rounds on the internet—the iconic scene from Wednesday where she dances to Lady Gaga’s Bloody Mary. However, with her rising popularity, there was speculation that she might star in a Marvel movie, mainly due to Marvel’s reputation for casting up-and-coming actors.

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Ortega was recently asked about the possibility of acting in the Marvel Universe. The Finestkind...

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known to many as The Weeknd, struggles to emerge from a different kind of maze than the one he eventually solved at Super Bowl Lv in the latest trailer for Hurry Up Tomorrow. The psychedelic-looking thriller finds the pop star plummeting down a rabbit hole of deception, obsession, and wild nights. You won’t need to consume any tinctures or mysterious cookies to traverse this film’s Wonderland. Still, you could find yourself chasing a white rabbit into insanity as reality warps, becoming little more than a distant memory of stardom and stage.

Today’s Hurry Up Tomorrow trailer hails from Lionsgate. The upcoming musical thriller stars The Weeknd (The Idol), Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan and focuses on a musician plagued by insomnia pulled into an odyssey with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence. Trey Edward Shults directs Hurry Up Tomorrow...

A critically acclaimed 2014 historical drama climbed streaming charts following a related national holiday, becoming a success just one day later. Historical dramas have depicted plenty of important events throughout history, many of which are real events that had an important impact on the world. Some of the best historical drama movies of all time include Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List, Mel Gibson's Braveheart, and some reflecting more modern events, such as Black Hawk Down. These films have stood the test of time as important parts of film history as a whole.

However, there have also been movies about particular instances in American history that have proven to be important and timely. This includes stories about civil rights, everything from the 2013 biopic 12 Years a Slave, to the 2013 drama Lee Daniels' The Butler. These films underscore the regrettable elements of the United States' history, but continue to resonate because of...

Chris Hemsworth's path to superstardom has been paved by franchise films. One of his first roles was playing George Kirk in the 2009 film Star Trek. The supporting role was high profile and paved the way for other opportunities. Two years after he played that role, he made his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut playing the titular god in Thor. Hemsworth would reprise his thunderous role in many MCU films, getting both solo and group features in the Avengers movies.

Outside the MCU, Hemsworth has been in both one-off and other franchise films. He plays the Huntsman in the Snow White and the Hunstman movies as well as a supporting character in the 2016 remake of Ghostbusters. He also dabbled in the Men in Black franchise through his role in Men in Black: International, and even played a Mad Max villain in last year's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which was a prequel to Fury Road.

Now available on Paramount+, Brian Helgeland's crime thriller Finestkind polarized audiences and critics upon release in December 2023. Popular Hollywood starlet Jenna Ortega stars in the film as Mabel, a petty drug dealer who meets a group of shipwrecked fishermen and drives a wedge between estranged half-brothers Tom (Ben Foster) and Charlie (Toby Wallace).

Although the film has fared better among general audiences and casual moviegoers than professional film critics, both groups cite similar reasons for its divisive detractors. Ortega fans on the fence about giving Finestkind a chance should prepare for excellent performances and a compelling family tale lost in a sea of confounding melodramatic storytelling and tonal inconsistencies.

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Jenna Ortega rose to the ranks of A-listers, and she is now working with the biggest stars in the industry. In fact, her collaboration with Oscar awardee Tommy Lee Jones is proof that she has made it big in Hollywood. However, their movie together did not prove to be successful.

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What’s more upsetting is that they worked on this project called Finestkind with famed producer Taylor Sheridan. Chances are, you haven’t watched or heard about this movie until today. Or, if you’re familiar with this, it means you know it flopped critically.

Jenna Ortega and Tommy Lee Jones’ Finestkind Failed to Impress the Critics

Finestkind premiered on Paramount+ last year, and many critics aired their frustration over the film. The majority described it as a mess, but more importantly, they blamed director and writer Brian Helgeland for wasting such a stellar cast.

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Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone has become a standout TV show. It has spawned a universe of its own, consisting of different stories set in the Dutton family's history. 1883 and 1923 both explored the origins of the family, while The Madison, 1944, and 6666 are all poised to explore other parts of the universe. The story of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is expansive, so it is no surprise that it has managed to see multiple spin-offs and prequels. As Paramount+'s leading franchise, it remains a constant presence on the platform.

Of course, Sheridan has also been working on other shows at the same time. Since Yellowstone's release, he has created a variety of other shows, including The Last Cowboy, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, Lioness,...

Writer and director Taylor Sheridan’s empire has expanded ever since his films and then multitude of television shows that began with Yellowstone. The western drama series starring Kevin Costner, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser and more debuted in 2018 and has made it to five seasons. Prequel shows have spun off the show as well.

Sheridan has also shaped projects like Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone, Special Ops: Lioness starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman and Mayor of Kingstown with Jeremy Renner. He has The Madison starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Beau Garrett, Elle Chapman and Patrick J. Adams in the works as well. He executive produced Chad Feehan’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves starring David Oyelowo, Lauren E. banks, Demi Singleton, and he also executive produced Willie Nelson & Family, Finestkind (2023), Pure Grit (2021), Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021) and The Last Cowboy (2019).

As an actor, he appeared in 12 Strong (2018), Sons of Anarchy (2011), Veronic Mars (2005-2007) and more.

Jenna Ortega may have broken out thanks to her roles in the Scream franchise and Wednesday, but last year she also teamed up with an Oscar-winning star for a thriller thats climbing the streaming charts. Ortega stars alongside Tommy Lee Jones in Finestkind, the crime drama detailing the life of a crew of fishermen who tread dangerous waters once their debts begin to pile up. Finestkind is a Paramount+ Original that premiered on the platform in 2023, and now the project is back making another run in the top 10, currently sitting in the #10 spot. In addition to Ortega and Jones, Finestkind also stars Ben Foster, Toby Wallace, and Ismael Cruz Cordova, and the film currently sits at a 29% score from critics but a much higher 61% rating from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

Drilling for oil is one of the most controversial and profitable ways to make a living. Taylor Sheridan’s new series “Landman,” which premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, Nov. 17 takes audiences to the hot, dusty plains of West Texas, where prospectors still hope to strike it rich with black gold. The series features an all-start cast, and explores the issue of drilling from a host of different perspectives. Viewers can stream it with a seven-day free trial of Paramount+.

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Unless you’ve been living under a broadband-less rock for the last few months, you’re likely aware that “Yellowstone” is coming back to TV this weekend. The contemporary Western drama following the lives and schemes of the Dutton family is bringing the second part of its fifth season to Paramount Network on Sunday, Nov. 10. But Sheridan has lent his pen to a long list of TV shows and movies, and if you want to expand beyond “Yellowstone,” we’ll show you the best bundle available for watching his titles without cable and for less than $45 per month below!

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Isabel May, best known for Taylor Sheridan’s mini-series “1883” for Paramount+, is in final discussions to star in “Wild World,” the upcoming revenge thriller from Emmy-nominated husband and wife duo Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly (“Queenpins.” “Beneath the Harvest Sky”).

The feature — based on a script by Gaudet and Pullapilly — follows a young woman who must use her survival skills to track down her little sister and exact revenge on the men who abducted her. Principal photography is expected to start in Fall/Winter 2025 in Australia.

International sales on “Wild World” are being launched at the American Film Market next week by Mark Gooder and Alison Thompson’s Cornerstone Films. CAA Media Finance is handling the North American rights.

The producing team for “Wild World” includes Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff under the Krasnoff/Foster Productions banner; Joe Micucci, Dan Crown and Yoni Liebling from Red Crown; and Kim Hodgert...

Known for her sharp wit, dark humor, and remarkable talent, Jenna Ortega’s rise in Hollywood has been quite remarkable. Even though the young actress began her acting career at just 9 years old, all it took was one role to really put her on the map. From her breakout role as Harley Diaz in Disney’s ‘Stuck in the Middle’ (2016-2018) to her captivating portrayal of Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ (2022-), Ortega has consistently demonstrated that she is far more than a rising star. Her ability to tackle a range of roles with much depth and nuance has led many to compare her to Aubrey Plaza, but Ortega is carving her own path in the industry. The young actress stands out for her versatility and her distinct ability to bring complex characters to life. As her career continues to soar, Ortega is rapidly becoming one of the...

It's been a long time since the cast of Batman Forever last joined forces to create the first major Batman film following the exit of Tim Burton from the franchise, and its stars have ended up in many different place since. As far as Batman movies go, Batman Forever sits in an odd place. The film is comically cheesy, stepping away from the darkness of Batman Returns to poor reception, but is perhaps underrated as a whole, with more than a few enjoyable aspects. Of these, some of the film's performances are worthy of note.

The cast of Batman Forever is an eclectic bunch, with several noteworthy names in Hollywood sharing marquee space with some relative unknowns. Since the film's release, many of its actors have fallen into varying levels of fame, especially in comparison to the even more star-studded cast of Batman & Robin, the film's infamous sequel. Sadly, a...

There are several new Taylor Sheridan shows set for release in the next year or two, including more set in the Sheridanverse the director's shared universe. Sheridan's rise to fame began with neo-western hit Yellowstone (2018 - ), and Paramount has since created multiple spin-offs, including 1883 and 1923. From there, Sheridan further extended his reach into the comedic drama genre with the unconnected Tulsa King. Considering the number of ongoing and upcoming shows, Paramount seems to be well aware that they have a good thing going on and are throwing their full support behind the Yellowstone creator.

In the last year, Sheridan has consistently put out new content, along with developing what is yet to come. Most recently, Lawmen: Bass Reeves launched on Paramount+, along with his film, Finestkind. Now, Sheridan has a number of other upcoming projects both outside and inside the Yellowstone timeline. Thanks to his success, the filmmaker has...

Glen Powell’s upcoming Hulu comedy series “Chad Powers” has added four recurring guest stars.

Variety has learned that Clayne Crawford, Toby Huss, Colton Ryan, and Xavier Mills have all joined the series, in which Powell will play the title role in addition to co-creating it. The cast also includes Perry Mattfeld as Ricky, Quentin Plair as Coach Byrd, Wynn Everett as Tricia, Frankie A. Rodriguez as Danny, and Steve Zahn as Jake Hudson.

The official description for “Chad Powers” states, “When bad behavior nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.” The show is based on the Chad Powers character created by Eli Manning for his Epsn+ docuseries “Eli’s Places.”

Crawford will play Coach Dobbs. Crawford’s recent credits include films like “Finestkind” and “The King Tide.” He is also known...

Emmy voters are now halfway through final balloting for this year’s awards, making decisions about which drama and comedy series, limited series, talk series, variety series and specials, structured and unstructured reality programs, reality competition shows, animated programs, documentary and nonfiction programs and game shows they like best.

And, oh yeah, they’re also picking their favorite TV movies, although they probably won’t have to think too long or too hard about what seems to have become the Emmys’ least consequential category.

It wasn’t always like that. The Outstanding TV Movie category has produced some notable television, including “Death of a Salesman” with Lee J. Cobb, the ultimate tearjerker “Brian’s Song,” the shocking “Special Bulletin”and 21st century standouts “The Gathering Storm,” “Recount,” “Grey Gardens,” “Behind the Candelabra” and even last year’s winner, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.”

Over the years, the category has often been...

Exclusive: Clayne Crawford (Lethal Weapon) is among those set to star in Stone Creek, a psychological thriller directed and produced by Robert Enriquez (Cash for Gold).

Others in the cast of the indie include Lyndon Smith (National Treasure: Edge of History), Britney Young (Glow), Vincent Washington (Young King), Andrew J. West (The Walking Dead) and Adam Hicks (Zeke and Luther).

Shooting in Northern Minnesota, the film written by Clint Elliott follows a small-town police chief as he embarks on a hunt for a serial killer, aided by a psychic, all while trying to steer clear of suspicion himself.

Best known for starring on Fox’s Lethal Weapon, Crawford’s other TV credits include Rectify, Rogue and 24, to name just a few. Notable feature credits include Finestkind, The Killing of Two Lovers, Wristcutters: A Love Story and A Walk to Remember.

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Jenna Ortega is opening up about the best advice given to her in her career, and how that advice helped her gain confidence in her abilities. Speaking to Vanity Fair recently, she discusses how the advice allowed her to fully tackle her doubts and insecurities, especially when doing something new. During the interview, Ortega recalls the best advice given to her was that of her cello instructor for Netflix's acclaimed series Wednesday. Her titular character plays the cello, and while Ortega herself doesn't play, she wanted her movements to be as authentic to the character as possible. She added that she wanted it to look real so that cellists didn't look at it and criticize her performance, approaching the task with the "confidence of the average white man."

"She told me that I just needed to approach everything I do in life with the confidence of the average white man.

As she prepares to unleash the Ghost with Most after decades of rest for Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Deadline says Jenna Ortega is in talks to join Glen Powell for J.J. Abrams’s mysterious Warner Bros film. Plot details remain scarce, but sources say it’s a time-traveling movie with Abrams penning the script and producing.

Jenna Ortega’s star is burning bright after her sensational portrayal of Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s Wednesday, followed by head-turning performances in Scream VI, Finestkind, and the controversial dramedy Miller’s Girl. Ortega’s Hollywood dance card finds one studio after another courting her for their latest feature, with projects like Takia Waititi’s Klara and the Sun and Alex Scharfman’s Death of a Unicorn on the horizon. Beyond filming the sophomore season of Wednesday with Tim Burton, the duo has Beetlejuice Beetlejuice haunting theaters in September. Jenna Ortega plays Astrid in the long-gestating sequel,...

Every once in a while, a movie finds its niche inside a streaming platform and ends up becoming a hit through word-of-mouth thanks to its subscribers. This time, the title that had fans riled up was Finestkind, a 2023 movie that stars Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) and Tommy Lee Jones (The Homesman). The story centers around siblings who get involved with the Boston crime syndicate. Though it received a pretty low score on Rotten Tomatoes 29% the movie climbed all the way to #2 in the Paramount+ charts.

Aaron Stanford thought his Marvel days were long behind him before Deadpool & Wolverine brought him back as Pyro.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the 12 Monkeys star discussed how he managed to reprise his old X-Men role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, looking back on several calls Disney sent his agent hinting at the invite. "They wanted to know what my availability was, but they wouldn't say what it was in regards to. Then there was another phone call and another phone call and just more and more inquiries," Stanford explained. The point of those calls was eventually made clear in a meeting with filmmaker and regular Ryan Reynolds collaborator Shawn Levy, who told Stanford, "Yeah, you guessed correctly. We want to bring Pyro back after 20 years."

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Starring iconic Hollywood stars like Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, Men in Black has solidified its place as one of their most notable works. While Smith’s comedic prowess, honed through projects like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and various comedy films, makes his role understandable, the same isn’t immediately evident for Jones.

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Unlike his other notable roles, which usually don’t fall within the comedy or sci-fi genres, Jones’ portrayal of Agent K’s composed demeanor in even the most absurd scenarios undeniably induces smiles from audiences. And it could be credited to the filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld’s approach to bringing out the comedic side of the Oscar-winning actor.

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Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster and Pablo Schreiber will join the previously announced Alan Ritchson in the action thriller “Motor City.”

Potsy Ponciroli will direct the picture. Production begins July 10 in New Jersey and AlUla, Saudi Arabia as part of Stampede Ventures’ 10-picture slate deal with Film AlUla.

Greg Silverman and Jon Berg will produce for Stampede Ventures, alongside Rohini Singh, Paramdeep Singh and Manmeet Singh of Astro Lion Pictures, and Cliff Roberts and Chad St. John, who also penned the script. Mike Tadross Jr. and Eric Hedayat will executive produce.

Black Bear represents international rights with WME Independent co-representing domestic rights with Stampede, and Sacker Entertainment Law overseeing production legal.

“Motor City” follows John Miller (Ritchson), a Detroit auto-worker whose life and girlfriend (Woodley) are taken away from him when he’s framed by a local gangster (Foster) and sent to prison. On his release, Miller unleashes a maelstrom of...

Given its warm critical reception and past PGA and SAG Award notices, it makes sense that “Mr. Monk’s Last Case” has maintained a massive lead over its Best TV Movie competitors ever since we opened our 2024 Emmys predictions center. However, because the original “Monk” was never even nominated for Best Comedy Series during its eight-season run, the one-off Peacock continuation can’t exactly be considered a shoo-in. In truth, it faces quite a few strong challengers, including the laugh-packed Netflix offering “Unfrosted.”

Hours before its May 3 premiere, “Unfrosted” rose above its 100/1 Gold Derby odds and pulled ahead of both “Finestkind” and “Genie” to become this year’s seventh most likely TV movie nominee. Its next immediate challenge is passing sixth place runner “Scoop” (also from Netflix), which is currently a predicted nominee among our editors and experts.

Limited series acting hopefuls Nicole Kidman (“Expats”) and Johnny Flynn (“Ripley”) also recently improved upon their 100/1 odds,...

After delivering the definitive Batman with Batman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm joined forces with Alan Burnett to give the other member of the World’s Finest a similar treatment. Voiced by Tim Daly, Superman: The Animated Series made its debut in 1996, and is often considered the definitive onscreen portrayal of the character, only next to Christopher Reeve.

But despite its success, Daly wasn’t brought back to voice Clark Kent in Justice League Unlimited, and The Sopranos star had a pretty good idea about why it was the case.

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Despite being the definitive voice of Superman to many, Tim Daly wasn’t asked to return in the succeeding Dcau shows to reprise his part, and per the actor, it might’ve to do with one joke. Speaking with Comic Book Central,...

Miller's Girl is an R-rated movie due to sexual content, language, and teen smoking and drinking. The movie stars Jenna Ortega, who is known for R-rated roles including many in the horror genre. Controversy surrounds the film for its age-gap relationship and inappropriate teacher-student dynamic.

Miller's Girl is an R-rated movie for a variety of reasons. The 2024 erotic thriller, which premiered on Netflix in April after a theatrical release in January, was the directorial debut of Jade Halley Bartlett, who also wrote and executive-produced the project. Despite featuring a star-studded cast that includes Black Panther's Martin Freeman, Top Gun: Maverick's Bashir Salahuddin, and Succession's Dagmara Domiczyk, the movie struggled to make its budget back in theaters, only earning a total of $856,842 at the box office.

The Miller's Girl cast is led by Jenna Ortega, a young rising star known for her roles in projects including the smash hit Netflix show Wednesday,...

Finestkind features a star-studded cast and a gripping story about a fishing crew caught up in drug smuggling, led by Jenna Ortega's character Mabel. The film's authentic Massachusetts setting in New Bedford brings a realistic and textured portrayal to the screen, adding to the overall atmosphere. Shooting locations in Boston and along the Massachusetts coastline helped capture the necessary urban and maritime scenes, enhancing the film's grounded crime thriller and family drama aesthetic.

The new Jenna Ortega film Finestkind has proven to be a popular addition to Paramount+, and the movie is notable for how it portrays its authentic Massachusetts setting. Finestkind's cast also stars Ben Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, and Toby Wallace in leading roles, and they portray the crew of a fishing boat who get caught up in a drug smuggling operation partially run by Ortega's character Mabel. Finestkind had its premiere at last year's Toronto International Film Festival,...

Another familiar face is coming to the world of Wednesday.

Per Variety, Westworld star Thandiwe Newton will join season 2 of Netflix's hit Addams Family series, though her character hasn't officially been named yet. This marks the latest addition to Wednesday's cast alongside Steve Buscemi, whose character will reportedly come into Wednesday Addams' life as Nevermore Academy's replacement principal.

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Though it initially earned mixed-to-positive reviews upon release, Wednesday quickly grew into a massive ratings juggernaut for Netflix, beating out Stranger Things season 4 to become the streaming platform's most-viewed English-language series. Production on season 2 is expected to begin this month, albeit with filming relocating from Romania to Ireland due to executive producer Steve Stark's history shooting Vikings there. Additionally, 2023's dual SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes resulted in Wednesday...

Brian Helgeland's 2001 film "A Knight's Tale" is based on the first of the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, but it has as much to do with 14th-century medieval literature as "Wayne's World." The film features characters singing Queen songs and one of the characters invents the Nike "swoop" as a brand for her armor. The story involves William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) a handsome young cove who aims to win jousting tournaments and be welcomed as one of the king's knights. It's a raucous, lightweight, silly movie that is deeply beloved by a very specific age group, that is: those who were between 15 and 17 in May of 2001.

It also depicted Ledger at the height of his heartthrob powers, as well as Paul Bettany (as Chaucer), Rufus Sewell as the villain, Shannyn Sossamon as Ledger's would-be paramour, and a trio of brilliant comedian sidekicks in Mark Addy, Laura Fraser, and Alan Tudyk.

Before you make your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best TV Movie, take a look through our photo gallery featuring the telefilms most likely to land in this year’s lineup. As it stands, Peacock’s “Mr. Monk’s Last Case” (a continuation of the eight-time Emmy-winning 2000s comedy series “Monk”) is comfortably leading the race.

“Mr. Monk’s Last Case” would be the first Peacock movie ever nominated in this category, as would “Genie” or “Shooting Stars.”

Last year, Hulu’s “Fire Island” and “Prey” were both passed over in favor of The Roku Channel’s “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” but the streamer could soon avenge those losses with “No One Will Save You,” “Quiz Lady,” or “Self Reliance.”

Netflix – which won this award for three “Black Mirror” installments (2017-2019) as well as “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” (2021) – can now achieve its fifth victory with “Scoop” or “Unfrosted.”

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Among the many summer releases scheduled for 2024, Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine is one of the most awaited films that fans will eagerly be looking forward to seeing. Apart from the two A-list superstars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman who will set the screens on fire, the film has also been widely discussed for the other characters who are expected to be part of the ensemble.

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The Marvel flick has recently got a lot of hype for the potential involvement of pop star Taylor Swift in the role of Dazzler. While director Shawn Levy added even more intrigue to this speculation through his comments, the other big news coming in is the casting of Harry Potter star Natalia Tena who will play a pivotal role in the film.

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Exclusive: 101 Studios has brought in Matt Summers, an Emmy-winning entertainment and sports executive, with decades of experience in film, television, sports and entertainment marketing, to serve as SVP of Sports, Deadline has learned.

Summers joins after nearly a decade at NASCAR, where he served as Managing Director and head of the L.A.-based entertainment division, overseeing scripted and unscripted original content as well as all entertainment integrations. In his new role, he will oversee and build a portfolio full of sports content, distribution and experiences across 101 Studios’ platforms. Based out of the company’s Beverly Hills office, Summers will focus on securing distribution partners, create an ambitious slate of original and ancillary IP, and collaborate internally on brand partnerships and events, reporting directly to COO David Hutkin.

“We are thrilled to have Matt join our ever-growing team,” said Hutkin in a statement to Deadline. “At 101 we look to...

The drama that befalls a New England fishing town will soon be available to watch at home — permanently. Paramount has announced that Finestkind, its crime-drama thriller film starring Jenna Ortega, Tommy Lee Jones, and Ben Foster, will be available for digital download from Paramount Home Entertainment starting on March 26. This will be followed by the film getting a physical release, with DVDs going on sale starting on April 9.

While film awards have mostly been steady as they go, despite the WGA and SAG strikes last year, the TV awards timeline has been tied in absolute knots to the point where one deserves an award for even being able to guess which season of a show is in contention.

Normally, an announcement like the 2024 WGA Awards nominations would let us know what new shows are likely to become the next class of Emmy contenders. This year, what sticks out more are the nominees whose awards runs are still chugging along a year after their premieres. All the nominees in the New Series category — “The Diplomat,” “Jury Duty,” “The Last of Us,” “Poker Face,” and “Shrinking” — are for TV seasons that have already just finished their Emmy runs. Because the WGA Awards go by calendar year, rather than the traditional TV schedule, their nominations create one more awards stop on...

Aaron Stanford is returning to the MCU, as it was revealed in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer released during the Superbowl on Sunday. He is reprising the role of Pyro which he portrayed in X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand.

“I’m very excited to be revisiting this role, and couldn’t think of a better place for Pyro’s resurrection than the Deadpool universe,” Standford tells Deadline in a statement.

While details as to the plot of the film have thus far been under wraps, director Shawn Levy told Deadline at last year’s Toronto Film Festival that the goal was for the film to feel “grounded” and “real” — more like “a descendant of Midnight Run, and 48 Hours, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles” than “a descendant of Airplane.”

In a recent appearance on BroBible’s Post-Credit podcast, Matthew Vaughn, the filmmaker behind Marvel titles like X-Men: First Class,...

Another X-Men character's return through the Marvel Cinematic Universe's multiverse has been officially revealed.

During the Super Bowl on Sunday, Ryan Reynolds released the first teaser trailer for Deadpool 3, now known to be titled Deadpool & Wolverine. The trailer unveiled the first footage from the anticipated sequel, and that includes several looks at returning characters alongside Reynolds from the previous Deadpool movies. Fans also were quick to spot the inclusion of Pyro, the mutant played by Aaron Stanford in 2003's X2 and 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand. He hadn't been seen in the franchise since, making it 18 years since fans last saw the actor playing that role.

Pyro will return in ‘Deadpool And WOLVERINE’. pic.twitter.com/GCwSNUHly6 — One Take News (@OneTakeNews) February 11, 2024

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Aaron Stanford, who portrayed John Allerdyce/Pyro in 2003's X2: X-Men United and 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, recently addressed whether he'd consider reprising his villainous mutant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Speaking with The Direct about his new Paramount+ movie Finestkind, Stanford couldn't give a definitive answer as to whether he'd reprise Pyro in the MCU. "I'd have to think about it. You know, it's a character that, I've been there and done that. I quite enjoyed it. And I still have many, many fond memories and a lot of lasting friendships from those experiences... I don't know, man," he said. "It's an intriguing question. I would have to consider it."

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Actor Aaron Stanford is open to reprising his role as Pyro in the MCU, but he would need to consider it. Stanford's character could potentially appear in Deadpool 3 or Avengers: Secret Wars. Stanford's return would likely be a cameo, as it's possible Pyro will be recast for the McU's X-Men reboot.

Years after his last appearance in 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise, actor Aaron Stanford has now addressed his potential return in the MCU. Following Disney's acquisition of Fox in 2019, several mutant characters from Marvel Comics have now been able to make appearances in the McU's Multiverse Saga. While Ms. Marvel's Kamala Khan and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Namor have been confirmed as mutants in the McU's main continuity, some actors have also reprised their roles from Fox's X-Men Universe, including the likes of Patrick Stewart and Kelsey Grammer, who will soon be joined by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.

Jenna Ortega's recent underperforming projects have put more pressure on her upcoming movie "Death Of A Unicorn" to succeed. Ortega's impressive streak of horror roles runs the risk of typecasting her, and branching out into other genres would be beneficial for her career. "Death Of A Unicorn" has the potential to showcase Ortega's comedy chops and could be a great opportunity for her to prove herself in relevant, original projects.

An upcoming Jenna Ortega movie is under more pressure now that two of her recent projects, Finestkind and Miller's Girl, underperformed. By any metric, Ortega has been experiencing an extraordinary career. The actress was always destined for stardom since her first movie role in 2013’s Iron Man 3. Nonetheless, she made a string of ingenious career decisions from 2020 to 2023. Ortega parlayed a supporting role in The Babysitter: Killer Queen into lead parts in both X and Scream, two acclaimed 2022 slasher movies.

Jenna Ortega's new movie Miller's Girl is projected to make only $321,000 during its opening weekend The movie earned Ortega's lowest-ever domestic opening weekend and her second-lowest opening per-screen average. Despite this lull, Jenna Ortega's future box office prospects seem strong.

Miller's Girl has turned out a dismal box office low for star Jenna Ortega. The new movie stars Ortega as Cairo Sweet, a student who strikes up a complicated relationship with her writing teacher Jonathan Miller (Martin Freeman). Earlier in the week, the movie debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 33% aggregated from 39 different reviews, earning Ortega the second-lowest critic score of her movie career so far, just ahead of 2022's Finestkind, which has a 28% score.

Per Deadline, the Miller's Girl release, which is taking place in 350 domestic theaters, is projected to make a 3-day opening weekend total of $321,000. This is the lowest opening weekend for any...

Jenna Ortega's recent films have been receiving negative reviews, beginning a trend of low Rotten Tomatoes scores. Ortega's past movies have had mixed receptions from critics, with alternating success and disappointment. The upcoming film Beetlejuice 2, with Ortega in a prominent role, is expected to be a massive hit and could help improve Ortega's critical reputation.

Jenna Ortega's two most recent films have failed to impress critics, but Beetlejuice 2 will likely turn things around. The actor has become America's most recent sweetheart, with projects like Wednesday (2022) elevating her directly into the spotlight. However, since Scream VI's success in 2023, critic opinion of her more recent movies have been on a downward trend. This could be a cause for concern for the young actor's career, and too many more movies with reviews like Miller's Girl could leave a significant stain on Ortega's resume. However, things are likely to start looking up.

Jenna Ortega is teasing a more terrifying Season 2 of “Wednesday.”

The Netflix series, which landed Ortega her first Emmy nomination, will begin filming in April. Ortega told E! News at the 2023 Emmys on Monday, January 15, that the new scripts lean more into the horror elements of the Tim Burton series. Ortega is also serving as an executive producer for the second season.

“I’ve received some scripts for the second season, and we’re definitely leaning into more horror,” Ortega said. “It’s really, really exciting because, all throughout the show, while Wednesday does need a little bit of an arc, she never really changes, and that’s the wonderful thing about her.

Ortega continued, “There’s really, really good one-liners, and I think everything’s bigger. It’s a lot more action-packed. Each episode will probably feel a little bit more like a movie, which is nice.”

Season 2 also...

As usual, our often brutally honest forum posters did not hold back when reacting to the results of the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. When it came to the 20 TV categories, there were moments when they joined together in celebration of both wins and losses, while arguments sprang from more divisive victories.

Below is just a taste of what went on in the forums during the live telecast, which was broadcast on The CW and hosted by Chelsea Handler. Take a look, then join in if you’re brave enough.

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Best Drama Series

“The Crown” (Netflix)

“The Diplomat” (Netflix)

“The Last of Us” (HBO)

“Loki” (Disney+)

“The Morning Show” (Apple TV+)

“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (Paramount+)

X – “Succession” (HBO)

“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” (HBO)

Spacecataz: Bow to “Succession”!

Best Drama Actor

X – Kieran Culkin...

Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards pretty much stuck to the same script as last week’s Golden Globes, with Netflix’s Beef, Hulu’s The Bear and HBO’s Succession emerging as the big TV winners.

Both Beef and The Bear won four trophies apiece, including Best Limited Series and Best Comedy Series, respectively. Succession, meanwhile, snagged three awards, including Best Drama Series.

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Paramount+ Essential is now available to subscribe to via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels. Ad-supported plans from Max and AMC+ are also available on the platform. Users can potentially look forward to a new bundle of Paramount+ and Apple TV+ in the near future as well. Get ad-supported Paramount+ on Prime Video Channels $5.99/mo. amazon.com Pick from whichever Paramount+ plan you want on Prime Video Channels today More Choices on Prime Video Channels

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The last Empire Podcast before Christmas brings you a pair of lovely interviews as our gift to you: first, Mike Muncer sits down on Zoom with Rosamund Pike to talk about class warfare and the challenges of starring in Emerald Fennell's :a[Saltburn]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/saltburn/' }, which is now streaming on Prime Video. Then, Chris Hewitt has a lovely audience with Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, stars of :a[Maestro]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/maestro/' }, Cooper's second film as director.

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Finestkind is not directly based on a true story, but it takes inspiration from real people and events. Director Brian Helgeland drew from his own experiences as a fisherman and the stories of his family to create the film. Despite its long delay in production, Helgeland is proud of Finestkind and considers it his most personal film.

The crime drama thriller Finestkind offers a dark insight into the world of fishing, with the lives of two brothers at risk, but there has been speculation whether it's based on real events or it's a fictional story. The movie follows the lives of two half-brothers, Tom and Charlie, who have led separate lives growing up, but find themselves reunited as adults over one summer, when they work together in commercial fishing; after having their boat impounded, the brothers are forced to make a deal with a drug gang which has sinister consequences.

Finestkind's explosive ending unexpectedly solves many problems for its protagonists, thanks to Ray's help in a violent but effective way. The relationships among the characters in Finestkind prove that their loved ones were willing to go to great lengths to save them, leading to a better outcome for all families involved. Tom and Charlie's bond grows throughout the crime thriller, transforming them from estranged brothers to close and supportive siblings by the end.

Warning! Spoilers about Finestkind ahead.

The Paramount+ crime drama Finestkind had a climactic ending that unexpectedly solved many things for its protagonists, despite what awaited Ray Eldridge after the end of the movie. A family drama at the heart, Finestkind is propelled to its explosive ending after bad luck forces Tom and Charlie’s hand, bringing them to make difficult choices that only turn their already bad situation into a worse one. However, when no good option was left for them,...

The fact that Jenna Ortega won’t be in Scream 7 was a shocking announcement last month (apparently her absence from the sequel is due to a pay dispute), but there are still going to be plenty of chances to see her on our screens regularly. She’s set to start filming Wednesday season 2 in a few months, she’s in the crime thriller Finestkind (which just started streaming on Paramount+ last Friday), and on January 26th she’ll be back on the big screen when Lionsgate gives the psychological thriller Miller’s Girl a theatrical release. With that release date just one month away, a trailer for Miller’s Girl has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Written and directed by Jade Halley Bartlett, who is making her feature film debut here and was at one time attached to write Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...