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Production is underway on Lanterns and P-Valley star J. Alphonse Nicholson is the latest addition to the show's cast. According to Deadline, he will play the father of Aaron Pierre's John Stewart.

However, it sounds like his scenes will primarily be flashbacks as the trade notes, "Nicholson will play the young version of John Senior." This comes shortly after we learned Nicole Ari Parker has been tapped to star as the Green Lantern's mother.

While Hal Jordan will also take centre stage in Lanterns, it's not surprising to learn that we'll explore John's background as he's expected to be the Dcu's main Green Lantern moving beyond this Max series.

Nicholson's other screen credits include Just Mercy, They Cloned Tyrone, Mr. Robot, Luke Cage, and Clipped. He reacted to his casting on social media and expressed gratitude for landing the role.

"Aaron is a serious theater actor, yet he also...

Exclusive: J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley) is set for a key recurring role in Lanterns, HBO’s drama series based on the Green Lantern DC comic. He joins leads Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre and series regular Kelly MacDonald.

The series, from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King, follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Nicholson will play the young version of John Senior.

Cast also includes Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen and Jason Ritter.

The eight-episode Lanterns is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Mundy, who serves as showrunner, Lindelof and King are co-writing and executive producing. James Hawes is directing the first two episodes and also exec producing.

Nicholson played the series regular role of Lil’ Murda on Starz’s P-Valley.

Streaming services have become an important tool in modern entertainment, allowing audiences all over the world to discover and enjoy any kind of movie or show. Now, more than ever, these services are pursuing creating their own standout films and shows.

From bombastic to simple, these films deserve a lot more praise than they were originally met with. Usually, due to the overwhelming number of options, audiences miss incredible, original films all the time. However, now is the time that these titles get the appreciation they rightfully deserve.

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Starring an all-star cast of John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx, Kiefer Sutherland and more comes a wild and electric movie only on Netflix called They Cloned Tyrone. Directed and co-written by Juel Taylor, the movie is an incredibly entertaining throwback to the '70s and Blaxploitation films. The...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi star Kelly Marie Tran has an unrelenting itch in the first official trailer for Control Freak, a new Hulu original horror film.

Control Freak follows Valerie (Tran), a motivational speaker who "is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head", per the official synopsis. This sends Valerie on a journey to battle a parasitic demon from her homeland, bringing a fresh and thrilling perspective to the horror genre. Starring alongside Tran is Miles Robbins, who portrays Valerie's husband, Robbie, in the film. Control Freak also stars Callie Johnson, Kieu Chinh, and Zack Gold. Check out the first official trailer for Control Freak below.

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Control Freak was written and directed by Shal Ngo, best known for his work on The Park, The Box,...

Mary Louise Parker and David Alan Grier have been tapped as guest stars of Season 2 of CBS’ “Elsbeth,” the mystery spinoff of “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight” starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni.

Parker, best known for her star turn in Showtime’s “Weeds,” will play Freya, a decluttering guru with a minimalist lifestyle brand and a controlling personality. “When her husband threatens her perfect sense of balance, she murders him to keep the third in their throuple all to herself,” reads the logline.

Grier, who currently stars in the NBC sitcom “St. Denis Medical,” takes on the role of Arthur Greene Jr., the highly professional owner of a family mortuary that caters to the one percent. Per CBS, “Discretion is everything to Arthur, so when his conspiracy-minded nephew threatens to unearth the truth about a famous author’s botched funeral, he does what...

They Cloned Tyrone is a 2023 sci-fi mystery film directed by Juel Taylor, in his feature film directorial debut. The film’s story centers on a motley trio living in the fictional though recognizable Glen, a neighborhood replete with its own thriving criminal ecosystem. There’s the drug dealer Fontaine (John Boyega), the prostitute Yo-Yo (Teyonah Parris), and Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx), a cartoonish pimp, all of whom find themselves in a web of intrigue after Fontaine is shot dead yet wakes up in his bed the next day. Eager to discover how Fontaine lives on, despite being fatally gunned down in front of Slick Charles and Yo-Yo, the trio set off on an impromptu investigation into the hidden activities of the Glen. The critically acclaimed film boasts a particular strain of home-grown conspiracy and spins a simultaneously bleak and entertaining sci-fi tale about circumstance, autonomy, governmental corruption and the importance of identity.

Cinematographer Auden Bui has been building up to making her feature directorial debut by taking the helm of several short films – and now, Deadline has broken the news that Bui will be entering the feature world by directing a psychological thriller called Kodak SuperXX, which is set to star Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) and David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil).

Scripted by Tony Rettenmaier (They Cloned Tyrone), Kodak SuperXX will be “set against an atmospheric Los Angeles.” The story follows Linh (Tran), a quiet woman whose solitary life revolves around her work as a darkroom developer at one of the city’s last boutique photo labs. Her quiet existence takes a paranoid turn when she becomes entangled with a mysterious stranger (Dastmalchian), whose photographs reveal a dark secret. Bui will be looking to capture the tone of films like Nightcrawler and the Francis Ford Coppola classic The Conversation,...

Jamie Foxx is one of those stars who appears to do it all. He’s an Oscar-winning actor, a Grammy-winning musician, a stand-up comedian, and even a real-life hero. But behind all the flashiness and glam, Foxx’s life is full of enchanting details you might not know.

For example, did you know his real name isn’t Jamie Foxx? Or that he once saved a man from a burning car? And then there’s Alyce Huckstepp, his now ex-girlfriend. She’s a private person who managed to grab headlines just by being with him.

Jamie Foxx on What Had Happened Was (Credits: Netflix)

From their romantic dinners at Nobu to quiet moments of support, Huckstepp has been a part of Foxx’s life in ways that had fans nosy. So, what’s the story behind these two? From Foxx’s musical roots to their surprising age difference, here’s...

The feature directorial debut of Auden Bui is developing and taking shape, with Deadline reporting that production on psychological thriller Kodak SuperXX is set to kick off this year.

David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) and Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) have signed on to star in the film, tonally compared to Nightcrawler.

Deadline details, “the indie is set against an atmospheric Los Angeles and follows Linh (Tran), a quiet woman whose solitary life revolves around her work as a darkroom developer at one of the city’s last boutique photo labs. Her quiet existence takes a paranoid turn when she becomes entangled with a mysterious stranger, whose photographs reveal a dark secret.”

Dastmalchian, as you might have guessed, will be co-starring as that mysterious stranger.

Director Auden Bui said in a statement shared by Deadline this afternoon, “I’m excited to embark on this journey...

Exclusive: Kelly Marie Tran (The Wedding Banquet) and David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) are set to topline Kodak SuperXX, a psychological thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Auden Bui, which is going into production this year.

Written by Tony Rettenmaier (They Cloned Tyrone), the indie is set against an atmospheric Los Angeles and follows Linh (Tran), a quiet woman whose solitary life revolves around her work as a darkroom developer at one of the city’s last boutique photo labs. Her quiet existence takes a paranoid turn when she becomes entangled with a mysterious stranger (Dastmalchian), whose photographs reveal a dark secret.

Tonally, the project is compared to to Nightcrawler and Francis Ford Coppola’s classic The Conversation. Dastmalchian and Jen Iacobino will produce under their Good Fiend Films banner (Late Night with the Devil), alongside Rettenmaier & Juel Taylor and Death Ground’s Jesse Ford,...

New year, new streaming movies to watch from the comfort of home. Back in Action is Netflix’s first big release of 2025, with a premise based on a simple espionage concept in which the protagonists, Matt and Emily, played by Jamie Foxx (They Cloned Tyrone) and Cameron Diaz (Charlie’s Angels), respectively — marking the actress’ return to the big screen ten years after her last performance — find their secret identities exposed, putting their lives in danger.

Directed by Seth Gordon (Baywatch) and written by Gordon himself and Brendan O’Brien (The House), expectations weren’t particularly high, with hopes for a couple of enjoyable hours resting solely on the lead actors’ chemistry. Unfortunately, the year doesn’t start on the right foot, as Back in Action is potentially one of the worst films of the next twelve months. The cast tries their best, but the forced, cheesy dialogue causes plenty of eye...

Few moments provoke more anxious dread for residents of The Jungles, the vibrant Los Angeles locale in which the hilarious new film One of Them Days is set, than the first of the month. Their surly landlord lurks around the apartment complex collecting rent on units in need of desperate repair. Looking for any reason to evict his long-time, mostly working-class, tenants, Uche (Rizi Timane) enforces a strict policy: If you don’t pay, you can’t stay.

So it’s a real problem when Uche tells Dreux (Keke Palmer) that he hasn’t received her rent. The fatigued waitress answers her landlord’s harsh knocks in a state of half-sleep. Uche must be mistaken, she insists, because her best friend and roommate Alyssa (Sza) paid him. It turns out that Alyssa tasked her unreliable boyfriend Keshawn (Joshua David Neal) with delivering the payment. And he, a failing serial entrepreneur,...

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The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Season 1, Episode 7, "We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble," now streaming on Disney+.

To this day, the Star Wars sequel trilogy remains divisive. The overall plot was fine, but the journey towards the destination was rocky. However, some of the Disney/Lucasfilm TV shows have done well in the wake of that era. Andor, for example, had a lot of nuance as it delved into the inner-workings of the Empire.

Skeleton Crew Season 1 is bringing fun, charm and excitement to George Lucas' trilogy with a swashbuckling Goonies-style story. Interestingly, the latter does have some grave tones to it by creating a unique villain: Jude Law's Captain Silvo, who doesn't just bring a sense of dread to the table. He actually fixes one thing the...

Yesterday evening, a rumour hit social media claiming that Marvel Studios is making moves to recast Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa. The news has received a mixed response, though many fans are eager to see the character back on screen.

After Boseman passed away, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever confirmed that T'Challa had also died. Shuri inherited the mantle and the sequel ended by revealing the hero secretly had a son with Nakia, a young boy also named T'Challa. 

While Avengers: Secret Wars' Black Panther may be a Variant, we think Toussaint is going to be aged up before picking up where his father left off in the Mutant Saga. With all that in mind, we're now taking a look at the actors who could take over this role in the MCU.

You can check out our top suggestions by clicking on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below. 

6. Aldis Hodge

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Production has wrapped in Atlanta on the elevated romantic comedy “That’s Her” starring Kountry Wayne, Coco Jones (“Bel-Air”), Emmy Raver-Lampman, and Loretta Devine.

The story follows a corporate-climbing playboy (Wayne) who falls for a girl-next-door office temp (Jones) and a high-powered executive (Lampman). He must choose between love and advancing his career. The cast also includes Tabitha Brown, J. Alphonse Nicholson (“P-Valley”), Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, and Bovi.

Nina Lee is directing “That’s Her” from a screenplay she co-wrote with Wayne and Tiffany Yancey, based on an idea by Wayne. Stephen “Dr.” Love is producing through his Made with Love Media banner alongside Wayne and his Kountry Wayne Entertainment. Coco Jones is executive producing alongside Latisha Fortune.

“I am super excited to tell this colorful story about love,” Lee said. “But the film is a bit different than many romcoms — it digs deeper and explores how our parents...

When a blackmailer threatens his life, a Tsa agent must break the rules in ‘Carry On.’

It’s time to buckle up for a high-stakes thriller set in a place I’ll see a lot of this holiday season: airport security. The movie, “Carry On,” follows Ethan Kopek, a Tsa agent forced to make an unthinkable choice when a mysterious blackmailer threatens to destroy his life. Starring Taron Egerton as Ethan and Jason Bateman as the man pulling the strings, the film dives into the tension, danger, and moral dilemmas of a Christmas Day flight gone wrong. You can watch “Carry On” when it premieres on Friday, Dec. 13 only with a subscription to Netflix.

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Liz Feldman is back with a new series called “No Good Deed,” and just as she did in her Netflix series “Dead to Me,” she’s set up a pretty good mystery.

Now streaming on Netflix, the show centers on Paul and Lydia, who are trying to sell their very popular and desired home. For them, it’s become haunted after their son was killed there three years earlier.

His death is labeled a casualty of a home invasion, but nothing is quite what it seems on this one. And there are plenty of potential suspects in and around the neighborhood.

Here are the faces you’ll need to know.

Netflix Lydia Morgan (Lisa Kudrow)

Lydia Morgan is a renowned pianist, but after her son is killed, she can’t keep her hands from shaking and temporarily loses her ability to play. She’s brought to life by “Friends” and “Time Bandits” star Lisa Kudrow.

“The Marvels” and “They Cloned Tyrone” star Teyonah Parris is jumping into the world of Mattel’s matchbox cars for Apple Original Films’ upcoming movie, “Matchbox.”

The live-action film, based on the die-cast toy vehicle line, stars John Cena and Parris joins an expanding cast that also includes Jessica Biel and Sam Richardson.

“Extraction” filmmaker Sam Hargrave is set to direct based on a screenplay by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper. The film will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger and Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films.

“Matchbox” will follow a group of childhood friends who must work together to stop an impending worldwide disaster and rediscover their friendship along the way.

The film is inspired by Mattel’s popular toy vehicle line, which were invented in 1953 by automotive enthusiast Jack Odell. Odell’s daughter was allowed to take a toy to school only if...

Teyonah Parris, who plays heroine Monica Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has joined John Cena in Matchbox, Apple Original Films’ live-action take on the classic Mattel car toy line.

The movie is casting up ahead of a January start of production already has Jessica Biel and Sam Richardson on the call sheet. Sam Hargrave, the helmer behind the Extraction action movies, is directing.

Matchbox is the toy brand first created in 1953 and acquired by Mattel in 1997. The company originally competed with Matchbox in the die-cast car space with its own line, Hot Wheels.

Plot details have until now been kept under the hood but The Hollywood Reporter can reveal that the project is described as an action-packed, globetrotting adventure and centers on a group of childhood friends who must work together to stop an impending worldwide disaster and rediscover their friendship along the way.

The screenplay is by David Coggeshall,...

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx are back in action on Netflix...in the aptly named action comedy Back in Action. A new trailer for the action outing has now been unleashed, and finds Diaz and Foxx thrown back into the world of espionage and explosions after the secrets of their former lives come to light.

You can check out the action-packed new trailer for Back in Action below, with the movie all set to land on the streaming platform next year on January 17, 2025.

Directed by Seth Gordon, who is best known for the comedy outings Horrible Bosses and Baywatch, as well as writing the likes of the action-adventure The Lost City and Adam Sandlers video game movie Pixels, Back in Action finds Gordon on directing and writing duty, co-writing the script alongside Brendan OBrien. Check out the official synopsis for Back in Action below.

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Netflix has been offering high-quality original movies on its streaming site for almost ten years now. Back in 2015, the streaming site started strong with the captivating drama, Beasts of No Nation. Now, Netflix originals have won 23 Academy Awards and some have even earned cult status, such as 2023's excellent sci-fi thriller, They Cloned Tyrone.

Of course, not all Netflix original movies are received with such a warm welcome. There are plenty of films offered exclusively on the streaming site that have earned the dreaded "rotten" status on Rotten Tomatoes. Arguably, the reviews of these movies aren't entirely accurate. Each of these movies may be a little better than their Rotten Tomatoes splat status makes them seem.

Like Father Is a Sweet Dramedy With Lovable Moments Rotten Tomatoes Score: 48%

Director: Lauren Miller Rogen Genre: Dramedy Runtime: 98 minutes

Rachel (Kristen Bell) is doubly surprised at her wedding in the dramedy, Like Father.

AMC has been in the Walking Dead business for years, building a long-running show and multiple spin-offs out of the source material provided in the pages of Robert Kirkman’s comic book series. They’re in the Anne Rice business, building a franchise out of the books, characters, and ideas in Rice’s Vampire Chronicles and Mayfair Witches trilogy. Now, Deadline reports that they’re getting into the Emily Carpenter business, as they’re developing a TV series based on Carpenter’s upcoming novel Gothictown, with Abby Ajayi on board serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.

The Gothictown adaptation ended up at AMC through their first-look deal with Stephen Love’s company Made With Love Media, as Made With Love acquired the rights to the book in a competitive situation and will be producing the show.

Carpenter’s book isn’t even expected to reach shelves until March 25, 2025. The story follows Billie Hope,...

Exclusive: AMC is in the early stages of development on Gothictown, a series adaptation of the forthcoming horror novel from Emily Carpenter, for which British-Nigerian writer Abby Ajayi will serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, sources tell Deadline.

The project comes to AMC by way of Stephen Love’s Made With Love Media, which acquired rights to the book in a competitive situation and is attached to produce. In addition to Love, Mai Ling Matthews-Bernuzzi will produce for Made With Love.

An eerie, grounded family horror story coming up for publication on March 25, 2025, Gothictown follows Billie Hope, a New York City restaurateur who relocates her family to the quaint town of Juliana, Georgia, drawn by an irresistible offer: a Victorian home for only $100 and a grant to open a new restaurant. The “Juliana Initiative,” designed to revitalize the town post-pandemic, seems like the perfect opportunity for a fresh start and a new business venture.

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John Boyega and Simu Liu have fans speculating after an intriguing exchange on X, seemingly teasing their return to their respective franchises: Marvel and Star Wars.

MCU fans have been waiting for Shang-Chi 2 for years, and there are rumors that the Ten Rings wielder himself will be one of the leads in the upcoming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

As for Boyega, he was last seen in 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, with no news of his return to the galaxy far, far away, aside from Daisy Ridley’s hope to see him reprise his role as Finn in her new Star Wars movie.

So, does their fun social media banter mean anything?

John Boyega and Simu Liu Seemingly Hint at Each Other’s Return to the MCU and Star Wars

The speculations...

"Star Wars: Episode VII -- The Force Awakens" felt like the inception of a fresh adventure when the film first hit theaters, as it inched towards the promise to offer something new within a familiar mold. The film's narrative/thematic mirroring of "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope" was a conscious retracing of the telltale hero's journey, where interconnected fates posed cyclical moral dilemmas, echoing past mistakes and forging renewed bonds. John Boyega's Finn brimmed with potential when the character was introduced as a stormtrooper on the verge of defection, followed by his gradual integration among the Resistance: a path that comes with the ultimate test of loyalty and character. Boyega makes Finn his own, imbuing the immensely likable character with endearing grit and charm, but the way Finn was treated throughout the trilogy — which unfortunately looped back to how Boyega was treated and made to feel...

John Boyega and Danielle Deadwyler are set to portray late soul legend Otis Redding and his widow Zelma Redding in Fifth Season’s forthcoming biopic “Otis & Zelma.”

Directed by breakout filmmaker Channing Godfrey Peoples and produced by Fifth Season, Homegrown Pictures and Kinfolk Management + Media, the music-based film chronicles the life of Otis Redding, who is considered to be one of the most impactful singer-songwriters of our lifetime, with indelible hits including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Respect,” “These Arms of Mine,” “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” and “Hard to Handle.” Redding’s burgeoning superstar career was tragically cut short when he died in a 1967 plane crash, leaving behind Zelma and three young children. He was 26 years old.

With revisions by Godfrey Peoples, “Otis & Zelma” is written by acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and actor Donnetta Lavinia Grays. The film “celebrates the 10 short years Otis and Zelma had together,...

To many, Kiefer Sutherland is known best as 24 protagonist Jack Bauer, but before the action series began, the actor was known for playing multiple villainous characters. Some of Sutherland's more sympathetic characters make it difficult to believe he could portray such memorable antagonists like those in Eye for an Eye and Stand By Me. Yet every villainous character portrayed by Sutherland was believable and wholly embodied by the Canadian actor.

In recent years, Sutherland's filmography hasn't been strictly defined by such characters as it was in the '80s and '90s. Still, rare, strong villain characters can still be seen. In 2023, Sutherland appeared in the sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone where he delivered an interesting villainous performance in a supporting role. Both longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy going back through Sutherland's filmography and seeing his range through his best villain performances.

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NBC’s new medical procedural arrives with an unusual slant. Inspired by the life of late British neurologist and author Dr. Oliver Sacks, “Brilliant Minds” stars “Star Trek” and “American Horror Story’s” Zachary Quinto as a doctor determined to demystify neurological disorders. And he’s got first-hand experience: Quinto’s Dr. Oliver Wolf has prosopagnosia, also known as “face blindness” (just as Sacks did in real life.)

The hour-long series “follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.”

Alongside Quinto, “Brilliant Minds” also stars Tamberla Perry Ashleigh Lathrop (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), Alex MacNicoll (“The Society”), Aury Krebs (“Leverage: Redemption”), Spence Moore II (“All American”), Teddy Sears (“The Flash”) and Donna Murphy (“Tangled”). “Homeland” and “Criminal Minds” star Mandy Patinkin is also on board in a recurring role.

If...

John Boyega put himself on the map with a star-making performance in Attack the Block. When he later travelled into a Galaxy Far, Far Away for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we had high hopes for his Stormtrooper-turned-Jedi.

Unfortunately, Lucasfilm dropped the ball on Finn and his story arc disappointed Boyega and Star Wars fans in equal measure.

There's long been hope that the British actor might join a Marvel or DC project and some new social media posts have sent speculation into overdrive about him potentially preparing for one. As you can see below, Boyega has hit the gym and looks ready to don spandex as any number of superhero characters.

Chances are he's just getting into shape or working out for a future role that has nothing to do with the MCU or Dcu. Still, these posts have got fans talking about which heroes - or villains -...

I am surprised that, despite having a Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%, a Netflix science fiction movie has still not been greenlit for a sequel. Instead of merely focusing on one genre, Netflix seems to take a well-rounded approach to expanding its content repository. The streaming giant keeps adding new content from diverse genres to ensure that it is serving a wide range of audience preferences. However, despite the streaming website's best efforts to cater to all tastes and interests, its sci-fi content has always emerged on top.

Some of the most-viewed movies on Netflix, like Don't Look Up, Bird Box, Leave the World Behind, and The Adam Project, belong to the sci-fi genre. The same pattern can be noticed for TV shows as well, given how Stranger Things is one of Netflix's biggest and most profitable IPs. To expand its sci-fi catalog, Netflix released a compelling sci-fi conspiracy thriller in...

John Boyega was all set to play Terry Richmond in Rebel Ridge before Aaron Pierre was taken aboard for the role, which raises questions about why Boyega dropped out of the Netflix film. Even though Rebel Ridge is a relatively low-budget action film, it was surprisingly in production for the past five years. According to reports, John Boyega was cast for the leading role in November 2019, and the film's shooting was scheduled to begin sometime in April 2020.

However, due to the delays from the lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic, Rebel Ridge's shooting did not start until May 2021. In June 2021, the film's production faced another major challenge when John Boyega abruptly departed from the project. This is when Aaron Pierre was cast for the leading role. Fortunately, the third time was a charm since the film's shooting went smoothly thereafter. Although Aaron Pierre's casting has worked wonders for the Jeremy Saulnier movie,...

NBC’s Brilliant Minds will premiere in September of the upcoming fall season.

While medical dramas are a dime a dozen, Brilliant Minds differs because it’s based on the real-life Dr. Oliver Wolf Sacks.

The series focuses on the larger-than-life neurologist who was not afraid to break the rules to help his patients live life to the fullest.

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While the series focuses mainly on the protagonist, it also includes an exciting ensemble, including his old friend Dr. Pierce and his team of interns.

The team explores cases related to the human mind while examining their own mental health issues and relationships.

With real-life inspiration, rich characters, and a talented cast, we hope this series lasts for many seasons. Meet the cast and characters in Brilliant Minds.

Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) (: JSquared Photography/NBCUniversal)

Zachary Quinto plays Dr. Wolf, the new head of neurology at Bronx General,...

John Boyega's best performance is in the Small Axe film "Red, White & Blue" showcasing his range and talent. The film explores the challenges Leroy faced while trying to change the Metropolitan Police from within. Boyega's potential in Star Wars wasn't fully tapped; Finn could have been a driving force but was underutilized.

Years after he first appeared as Finn in the Star Wars films, John Boyega's best performance can be found in a criminally underseen part of the Small Axe anthology that boasts a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. Boyega was impressive in his role as Finn in the sequel Star Wars trilogy, even as the films steadily shifted focused away from him and more towards Daisy Ridley's Rey or Adam Driver's Kylo Ren. Through a mix of magnetic sweetness and understated drive, Boyega was able to elevate Finn's storyline and deliver a strong performance.

Since Boyega left...

Science fiction is one of the most famous movie genres ever. Even in the era of streaming services, sci-fi has still prospered to deliver new and original projects for genre fans. Netflix is a prominent service for producing many new movies every year. Most recently, Netflix released a new sci-fi film about artificial intelligence called Atlas, starring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, and Sterling K. Brown. While critical reception was mostly negative, the film still pulled in large viewership numbers.

Thankfully, Netflix has plenty of noteworthy sci-fi projects to choose from, as their catalog is chock-full of films from both the United States and international countries. Whether the viewer is looking for a movie about time travel, aliens, space exploration, robots, or a cataclysmic world-ending event, Netflix has them covered. From star-studded blockbusters like The Adam Project and They Cloned Tyrone to thought-provoking tales like Okja, these are the best sci-fi movies Netflix has created.

Warning! This article discusses major plot points and Spoilers.

Finn's stormtrooper rebellion plot was scrapped in Star Wars, but John Boyega got a chance to realize it in They Cloned Tyrone. They Cloned Tyrone proves Boyega's potential in the sequel trilogy was underutilized, and that he's a fantastic actor. Star Wars missed its first opportunity for the stormtrooper rebellion, but there are several ways it could be used in the future.

Finn's stormtrooper rebellion didn't make it into Star Wars, but it survived in a completely different John Boyega movie. Finn was one of the most prominent characters in the sequel trilogy of Star Wars movies, but a common criticism about the trilogy is that he felt underutilized towards the end. Finn had a lot of potential when he first appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, he took a back...

Netflix is a powerhouse in the realm of original content, offering a rich variety of movies across various genres. Sci-fi fans are treated to diverse options of films that cater to every taste, from thrilling action-packed adventures to intense dramas and lighthearted comedies. The best sci-fi movies on Netflix prove the streaming giant's commitment to quality and variety in this beloved genre.

Among the standout titles is Stowaway, a tense space survival story starring Anna Kendrick and Toni Collette that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The Adam Project is another exhilarating film that stars Ryan Reynolds, while They Cloned Tyrone is a unique blend of science fiction and comedy starring Jamie Foxx and John Boyega that delves into conspiracy theories. Altogether, these titles help bolster Netflix's status as one of the best streaming services for fans of the sci-fi genre.

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Under Paris is a popular thriller on Netflix, but its portrayal of sharks in the Seine is not accurate. Sharks could not realistically survive in the Seine due to its freshwater environment and several locks that prevent them from accessing it. Despite its creative liberties with shark behavior, Under Paris delivers a powerful message about pollution and science.

After the popularity of Under Paris, some viewers have been left questioning if there really are sharks in the Seine. Since it debuted on Netflix, Under Paris has beaten out movies like Godzilla Minus One to become the most popular film on the streaming service. Its popularity seems well-earned, too, as Under Paris currently boasts a respectable 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, and has received generally favorable reviews. As more people begin watching it, though, some questions about Under Paris' accuracy have arisen.

Under Paris follows a super shark and a school of other...

Exclusive: Film Independent and the U.S. Department of State on Tuesday named the 20 filmmakers, from 12 different nations, selected to participate in the 2024 Global Media Makers LA Residency.

Running for five weeks, through June 30, the residency connects international filmmakers with each other and the U.S. entertainment industry, the goal being to build a multi-regional network that supports creative economic development and freedom of expression through global storytelling. Over the course of the program, fellows participate in filmmaking tracks focused on screenwriting, directing, creative development, and documentary filmmaking, where they develop their current projects. The program also provides master classes, industry sessions, field trips, cultural engagement, and networking opportunities.

This marks the 10th Gmm residency organized by Film Independent since 2016, coming off its first overseas residency in Colombia in April. With a record number of over 650 filmmakers nominated to apply, the selection process was highly competitive, attracting a diverse pool of creatives,...

The Sci-Fi genre consists of some of the most inventive and life-changing films because by the very definition of the word the creators have to invent a fictional future or technology and while some of the films in this genre give us spectacle others give us a story that makes us think about the future and how our world is changing for better or for worse. So, today we thought of listing the best new sci-fi films you can watch at home right now and in this list, we didn’t include any film released before 2023.

The Creator (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – 20th Century Fox

The Creator is a sci-fi action film directed by Gareth Edwards from a screenplay co-written by Edwards and Chris Weitz. The 2023 film is set in the year 2055 after an A.I. created by the United States goes rogue and detonates a nuclear warhead...

One of Netflix's most exciting new projects has finally landed an official release date. Back in Action, which stars Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, will premiere on the platform on November 15, 2024. Fox has cultivated quite a relationship with Netflix over the last several years, starring in several movies for the platform such as Day Shift, a vampire horror thriller with Dave Franco and Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and They Cloned Tyrone, a dark comedy with John Boyega and Teyonah Parris. Diaz has been off the grid since 2014, last appearing in Annie with Foxx and Rose Byrne, and now the two will reunite after 10 years for her return to acting.

Bollywood movies on Netflix include diverse genres beyond musicals, like dramas and thrillers. Bollywood movies refer to Hindi-language films, not all Indian films, with colorful costumes and music. Hits like Rrr showcase Telugu cinema on Netflix, differentiating from Bollywood but still worth exploring.

There are a lot of great Bollywood movies on Netflix. It is important to distinguish between Bollywood movies and other similar India-based movies because they are two very different things. While Bollywood movies are made in India, not all movies there are Bollywood. An example is Rrr, the massive 2023 hit that is not a Bollywood movie, but is a Telugu-language movie made in India, and is known as Tollywood. However, while there is a difference, there are a lot of great Bollywood movies on the streaming service.

Bollywood movies are mostly used to describe Hindi-language movies. The word combines Bombay, where many of the movies are made,...

Watch these must-see titles on Netflix before they leave, like the energetic Burlesque and hilarious Happy Gilmore. Netflix's diverse selection of films and shows keeps viewers entertained, offering something for all tastes. From classics like The Great Gatsby to thrillers like Split, each title adds something unique to the streaming experience.

Netflix might break fans' hearts when their favorite movies and TV shows leave the platform, but the best thing to do is to watch these titles before they're no longer available. With big streamers like Netflix, films become available on and off throughout the year, so many of these great projects will be back later in the year, or the start of the next one. Half the fun of subscribing to Netflix and other streaming services is browsing the many options and discovering something new that impacts the viewer.

These movies are the best offerings on the service right...

Netflix taggers play a key role in categorizing content, enhancing user experience, and personalizing recommendations for millions of viewers. The role requires a meticulous process of analyzing and tagging each piece of content with specific metadata to influence Netflix's recommendation algorithms. Despite a competitive hiring process, the allure of flexibility, passion for entertainment, and the opportunity to work remotely make the role highly sought after.

Netflix taggers, officially known as content or editorial analysts, hold a crucial yet often overlooked role within the streaming giant's ecosystem, and it has become one of the most in-demand job positions. For countless individuals, the idea of getting paid to watch movies and TV shows sounds like a dream job. It's hard to imagine cozying up with snacks, diving into a range of genres from spine-tingling thrillers to heartwarming romances, and calling it work. Such a role not only requires a keen eye for...

Megan Leavey, a hidden gem, is now a global hit on Netflix, with an uplifting story praised by critics and audiences alike. The star-studded cast of Megan Leavey includes Emmy winners Bradley Whitford and Edie Falco, bringing depth to the film. Megan Leavey may have started a trend of uplifting adventure movies featuring a canine companion, resonating with audiences.

An under-the-radar war movie, Megan Leavey, makes its way onto Netflix's Global Top 10 chart. Based on the true story of Megan Leavy, the 2017 film follows a young female Marine and her close connection with a combat dog named Rex that saves many lives during their deployment in Iraq. Kate Mara, who starred as Sue Storm/the Invisible Woman in 2015's failed Fantastic Four film, plays the titular role of Megan Leavy alongside a supporting cast that includes Ramón Rodríguez, Tom Felton, Bradley Whitford, Common, and Edie Falco.

Now, seven years after flying under the radar,...

Netflix's innovative DVD rental service laid the foundation for its global streaming dominance, revolutionizing how entertainment is consumed. Netflix's evolution to a publicly traded company fueled expansion and innovation, attracting a diverse array of investors and capital. Ted Sarandos' championing of original content has redefined Netflix, setting new industry standards and pushing storytelling boundaries.

Netflix, a titan in the world of digital entertainment, stands as a testament to innovation, foresight, and the power of technology to transform traditional industries. The company began its journey as a novel DVD rental service, leveraging the internet to offer a more convenient and customer-friendly alternative to the brick-and-mortar video rental stores of the time. This initial model, predicated on the simplicity of mailing DVDs directly to customers, set the stage for what would become a revolutionary shift in how people around the world consume media.

Netflix has not only navigated the transition from...

Teyonah Parris didn't feel the "hate" aimed at 'The Marvels'.The 36-year-old star portrayed Monica Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film that flopped badly at the box office but confessed that the lack of press activity for the movie due to the SAG-AFTRA strike last year meant she was shielded from the negativity.Teyonah told IGN: "I can't say that I really felt the hate because we were in a very disconnected time."I was surrounded by people who were excited for me, people who wanted and were waiting to see me and these other women get up here and kick butt. So I felt a lot of love."Parris teamed up with director Nia DaCosta for 'The Marvels' after the pair had worked on the 2021 horror film 'Candyman' together and she enjoys the collaborative relationship they have.She explained: "I love Nia's mind and how it works.

Canadian drama Brother won the 55th NAACP Image Award prize for outstanding international motion picture on Thursday night (March 14) as the advocacy group for Black America handed out its latest round of honours.

The film, directed and written by Clement Virgo and winner last year of 12 Canadian Screen Awards, had already been named outstanding independent film by the group, whose awards are being presented over five nights culminating in a televised ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday (March 15).

Ava DuVernay was revealed as winner of the group’s outstanding directing in a motion picture award for Origin and Cord Jefferson,...

Code 8 is a unique sci-fi film that explores a world where people with superpowers are marginalized and treated as second-class citizens. Robbie Amell portrays Connor Reed, a Class 5 Electric with the power to absorb and produce electrical currents in order to help his sick mother. The film features a talented cast including Stephen Amell, Sung Kang, and Kari Matchett, each bringing their own unique abilities to the story.

One of the original superhero movies on Netflix, the Code 8 powers of its characters make it a wholly unique sci-fi movie. Written by Jeff Chan and Chris Paré, Code 8 began life as a 2016 short film. A crowdfunding campaign was unveiled to turn it into a feature, with over 30,000 donors and $3.4 million in crowdfunding. Paré and Chan returned to the project, reworking the script and directing the film, respectively, which tackles a blue-collar world filled with superpowers.

Set in Lincoln City and an alternate world,...

With Hollywood gearing up to celebrate some of the finest work of the film industry at the 2024 Oscars, discussions have emerged, with anticipation over potential winners and the chance to set new records. Among the topics of discussion is an Oscar milestone achieved by acclaimed actors Timothée Chalamet, his Dune: Part Two co-star Austin Butler and Paul Mescal. Notably, they are the only actors born in the 1990s to secure Oscar nominations for Best Actor.

2024 Oscars (image via Twitter | @TheAcademy)

However, with the constant rise of talented actors, this record could soon be surpassed, as a number of ’90s-born actors steadily advanced towards the illustrious Best Actor Oscar trophy.

Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, Paul Mescal’s Unique Oscars Record

Timothee Chalamet, Austin Butler, and Paul Mescal are widely acclaimed for their on-screen performances in multiple films, including Oscar nominations for Best Actor. And the three actors have a rare record...

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.

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2024 Oscars Predictions:

Best Original Score Killers of the Flower Moon Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone Credit: AppleTV+

Weekly Commentary: It’s Ludwig Göransson taking home another Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” following his first win for “Black Panther.”

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Will Win: “Oppenheimer” (Ludwig Göransson)

Could Win: “Killers of the Flower Moon...