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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Worldwide Box Office(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Despite winning over critics and cinephiles with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score, a 91% audience score, and a solid 7.3/10 IMDb rating, The Fantastic Four: First Steps hasn’t quite become the mega-blockbuster Marvel fans expected. Still, with a worldwide haul of nearly $469 million, the reboot currently ranks among the top ten highest-grossing movies of 2025 globally.

As it inches closer to the $500 million mark, First Steps has already crossed a major milestone, overtaking the lifetime earnings of Steven Soderbergh’s 83%-rated star-studded 2001 heist classic Ocean’s Eleven, featuring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts. Here’s how the two films compare at the global box office.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps vs. Ocean’s Eleven – Box Office Comparison

Here’s the box office breakdown of the Marvel superhero movie and Ocean’s Eleven, according to Box Office Mojo.

The Fantastic Four...

Margot Robbie is in talks to star in Tim Burton's Attack Of The Fifty Foot Woman remake.The 35-year-old actress is being considered for the lead role in the 66-year-old filmmaker’s upcoming movie for Warner Bros and she would also produce the film through her LuckyChap production company, according to The Insneider.The original 1958 classic is a science-fiction horror story which follows a wealthy heiress who grows into a giant after an alien encounter and goes on to take revenge on her cheating husband.It was revealed last year that Burton would direct and produce the remake, with Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn writing the script.Andrew Mittman and Tommy Harper are also producing with Kai Dolbashian as executive producer. However, Variety reports that Flynn exited the project due to other commitment after writing a first draft of the screenplay and the producing team is currently searching for a new writer.

The Ocean's Eleven prequel film is finally moving forward, as it hires a director. Ocean's Eleven was originally a 1960 movie starring Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, but the most well-known version is the 2001 remake. The remake was helmed by Steven Soderbergh and featured a leading cast including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon.

The main cast returned for the sequel films Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen. After an eleven-year gap, the franchise returned with the female-led reboot movie Ocean's Eight. Since then, an Ocean's Eleven prequel film was announced, though development has been slow.

As per Deadline, the Ocean's Eleven prequel film will be directed by Lee Isaac Chung. While the story is still under wraps, the screenplay will be penned by Carrie Solomon. Casting details are also under wraps.

What This Means For The Ocean's Eleven Prequel This Is The First News In A While

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Lee Isaac Chung is to direct an Ocean’s prequel.The 46-year-old filmmaker - who recently helmed Twisters - is attached to direct a prequel to the 2001 crime flick Ocean’s Eleven for Warner Bros., Deadline has said.While the project is said to be in early development and plot details are being kept under wraps, the screenplay is being written by A Family Affair scribe Carrie Solomon.The Ocean’s prequel - which will be based on characters created by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell - will be produced by Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie under her LuckyChap Entertainment banner.The actress was previously said to have also been attached to star in the Ocean’s prequel alongside her Barbie castmate Ryan Gosling, though current reports indicate no one has officially been cast in the movie yet.While story details are unknown, it was reported the Ocean’s...

From clueless detectives to wild heists, these picks bring the laughs and the crime.

I’ve got tickets later this week to see the reboot of “The Naked Gun” and yeah… in my mind, there’s no one like Leslie Nielsen. But Liam Neeson (same initials — love that) is stepping up as Frank Drebin Jr., and I’m honestly curious to see what he does with it. It’s a direct sequel to “Naked Gun 33 1/3,” with Neeson playing the son of Frank Drebin, as he stumbles his way through investigations, much like his dad. The best part? The trailer is actually hilarious, and it got me in the mood for more crime comedies. So, here’s my list of the best crime comedy movies on streaming right now.

Top 7 crime-comedy movies on streaming right now

No. 7: ‘Game Night’

No. 6: ‘The Nice Guys’

No. 5: ‘Ocean’s Eleven’

No. 4: ‘Novocaine’

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F1 Worldwide Box Office: Enters WB’s Top 100 Highest-Grossing Films List (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Brad Pitt starrer F1 is being lauded for its unreal cinematic experience, and it has achieved a significant feat with its latest worldwide total. The movie gained ground soon after its release and entertained the viewers with its thrilling content and impressive performances. However, like Mission: Impossible 8, Pitt’s film was also made on a massive budget; thus, it must make almost twice its global total to be a box office success. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It is one of Brad Pitt’s top 20 highest-grossing films. But to become the highest-grossing film in Pitt’s career, it will have to surpass the $540.45 million global haul of World War Z. It does not seem like a challenging target for the film, but it will not come easily with Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman‘s strong presence.

F1: The Movie enters an impressive chart at Warner Bros. as it continues to move up the box office leaderboards. The Brad Pitt-led sports film has been one of the biggest summer blockbusters of 2025. It's a winner with audiences and critics, and had an impressive opening weekend, grossing $55.6 million domestically and $144 million worldwide.

According to The Numbers, the film has amassed over $309 million worldwide at the box office and now finds itself within the top 100 highest-grossing films released by Warner Bros. As it enters its third weekend, F1: The Movie currently sits at No. 100, behind 2007's Ocean's Thirteen and ahead of 2017's Annabelle: Creation.

It's still in third place for 2025, sitting behind A Minecraft Movie and Sinners. While it likely won't pass Minecraft, which reached $955 million, it could pass Sinners, which made $365 million and is now streaming on HBO Max.

What This Box Office Milestone Means For F1:...

Brad Pitt’s got that timeless spark — smooth charm, real emotion, and just the right bit of cool. He’s done it all, from serious dramas to wild thrill rides. His latest? A flashy Formula 1 flick, F1, that zoomed into theatres on June 27, 2025. It’s fast and fun, but die-hard F1 fans might spot a few bumps. Still, Pitt owns the screen like always.

That said, it’s no small feat — the film goes big, and Pitt once again brings that weighty, grounded energy to the screen. It’s not his first time making noise with a bold, action-packed project either.

Funny thing is, his biggest hit ever? A globe-hopping zombie thriller from 12 years ago that absolutely devoured the box office. Travel back 12 years, and you’ll land on the movie that still holds the crown as his biggest box office hit. And yes, it totally ate up the box office.

F1: The Moviehas crossed an important global box office milestone in less than two weeks. Released on June 23, the sports drama movie stars Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One racer, Sonny Hayes, and Damson Idris as a hotshot rookie. Tackling themes such as redemption and mentorship, the movie takes place in the intense world of Formula One racing.

Over the opening weekend, F1: The Movie made $146.3 million worldwide and became Apple Studios' first box office hit. In just 10 days, the movie surpassed the $250 million global milestone.

Now, per The Numbers, the movie has officially crossed the $300 million mark at the global box office, made up of $112.7 million domestically and $188.5 million internationally. With a reported budget between $200 million and $300 million and an estimated marketing cost of $100 million, the movie is not far from breaking even.

What This Means For F1: The Movie F1: The Movie Won't...

F1 The Movie has sped onto a major chart for star Brad Pitt. The new movie from director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) stars Pitt as Formula One driver Sonny Hayes, who returns to the racetrack years after a major accident. The F1 The Movie release kicked off with a $57 million domestic debut, marking Apple Studios' best-ever opening weekend.

Per The Numbers, F1 The Movie has hit a global box office gross of $166.7 million worldwide ahead of the beginning of its sophomore weekend in theaters. Boosted by midweek viewership ahead of the Fourth of July holiday in the United States, the project has now become the 20th highest-grossing movie starring Brad Pitt.

The movie has landed in the Top 20 by surpassing the $165.6 million earned by his 1996 movie Sleepers, which was directed by Barry Levinson and also starred Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, and Jason Patric.

What This Means...

Joseph Kosinski's F1 has sped ahead of the competition as its box office race begins, earning a huge $57 million in the US alone on its opening weekend. This has helped F1 take pole position in the current box office rankings during a time of stiff competition, including from the likes of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon remake, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's 28 Years Later, Disney's long-awaited live-action Lilo & Stitch remake, and much more.

Currently, after just four days, F1 has earned a global haul of $153.2 million, split between a domestic total of $63.9 million and a further $89.3 million from overseas markets. This has already placed the movie as the 13th highest-grossing film of the year so far, and helped Brad Pitt, who stars alongside Damson Idris and Javier Bardem, take his all-time global total past the $9 billion mark. In doing so,...

This is not the news some fans would want to see today: Netflix is planning to remove a ton of titles in July 2025!

Unfortunately, there are some major fan favorites listed here.

First, all 5 Twilight movies are being taken off the streamer. In addition, TV shows like This Is Us and Wynonna Earp will also be removed.

Movies like Furiosa, Barbie, the second Dune movie, and some Conjuring Universe movies will also be removed.

We’ve gathered the full list for you to peruse.

Keep reading to find out more…

Scroll down to see every title being removed from Netflix in the coming weeks…

Netflix Movies & TV Shows Expiring in July:

Leaving 7/1/25

13 Going on 30

28 Days

3 Ninjas: Kick Back

Annabelle

Colombiana

Constantine

Couples Retreat

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Do the Right Thing

Draft Day

Dune: Part Two

Friends with Money

Geostorm

Get Him to the Greek

Hotel Transylvania

Hotel Transylvania 2

I Know What You Did Last Summer...

Netflix has lined up its next movie inspired by a Disney classic, and this one will have people ringing the bells! The bells! The streaming company has greenlit a feature retelling of Victor Hugo's French gothic novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, which was loosely adapted into the 1996 animated musical of the same name from the House of Mouse. The new project, aptly titled Quasimodo after the book's protagonist, has cast Vincent Cassel, star of Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen, to play the role of the kind-hearted Notre Dame bell-ringer.

According to Deadline, Jean-François Richet, the filmmaker behind the 2023 action thriller Plane that recently landed on Netflix, is onboard to direct Quasimodo from a script written by Eric Besnard. The logline for the Netflix project (shared below) suggests that the film will offer a bold new take on the classic story, focused around the life of the man who inspired it,...

In typical Netflix fashion, the streaming giant is already gearing up for the removal of several favorites, including some high-profile movies, series, and a couple of Netflix Originals, ahead of next month. Among these works of art is the beloved isekai anime series, Overlord, as confirmed by What’s on Netflix. All four seasons of Overlord depart Netflix on July 1, about three weeks away, which may not be enough time for fans to revisit the 52-episode series.

While this may be saddening, several other options are available to stream Overlord. Crunchyroll currently streams all four seasons but may not be as easily accessible as Netflix. Hulu offers Overlord, too, but unfortunately, only Season 1 is available on the streamer. Meanwhile, for physical media collectors, retailers list each collection for around $30-40, depending on the format.

Overlord is based on Kugane Maruyama’s eponymous light novel series and was produced by Madhouse...

Andy Garcia just dropped the smoothest confirmation at the Newport Beach TV Festival: Ocean’s 14 is happening — and it’s more than just the usual Hollywood rumour mill. In an exclusive conversation with Collider’s Aidan Kelley, the Landman and Ocean’s franchise star didn’t hesitate when asked if he’d return to the role of Terry Benedict, the Vegas mogul-turned-reluctant ally of Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt).

“That seems to be — that’s more than a whisper, I think. I think they’re just finding the time where everybody can do it, I think. Or specifically, I guess, Brad and George. But yeah, it’s out there.”

While Garcia doesn't outright confirm he'll be reprising his sly franchise villain for another film, the casual confirmation comes hot on the heels of recent reports that Bullet Train and Deadpool 2 director David Leitch is in...

Al Pacino is easily the epitome of a legendary actor, having received eight Academy Award nominations. The actor rose to prominence as a leading man in the 1970s and remained a bankable name well into the 21st century. As a result, it isn’t a surprise that when the opportunity arose, the actor cashed in on a $311 million hit.

On the other hand, the same movie was expected to feature Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones. However, the actresses opted not to return for this third installment of the franchise. Here is why Al Pacino decided to join the cast of this 2007 movie while Roberts and Zeta-Jones opted to sit out from the blockbuster.

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Al Pacino rose to fame with his critically acclaimed performance in 1972’s The Godfather. Hit movies like Scarface and Heat followed in the coming decades, keeping Pacino...

Netflix has gone and added another diverse batch of movies to its platform this month. The streamer’s May additions include one of 2025’s best horror movies, an underrated sports drama, a practically perfect heist thriller that continues to age like fine wine and a pair of delightful, must-see animated gems. Netflix subscribers do not, in other words, have to worry anytime soon about having nothing new to watch.

Here are seven of the best movies that are now streaming on Netflix in May.

“Heart Eyes” (Christopher Moss/Sony Pictures Releasing) “Heart Eyes” (2025)

A blood-soaked horror comedy, “Heart Eyes” definitely is not for the faint of, well, heart. Directed by Josh Ruben and co-written by “Freaky” and “Happy Death Day” filmmaker Christopher Landon, the film follows a pair of co-workers (Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding) who find themselves mistakenly targeted as a couple by a ruthless, masked serial killer known as the “Heart Eyes Killer.

May brings a wave of new content to Netflix, with stories ranging from laugh-out-loud comedies to edge-of-your-seat thrillers. There’s a little something for everyone, whether you’re into big-name casts or hidden gems.

I’m pumped about this month’s mix of originals, classic movies, and a live event to close things out. Let’s dive into some of the standout titles hitting the service.

‘The Four Seasons’ (May 1)

Tina Fey co-created and stars in ‘The Four Seasons,’ a comedy series remaking the 1981 film. Alongside Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, and Will Forte, Fey explores three couples whose group vacations get messy after a breakup. It’s funny and heartfelt.

Debuting on May 1, this show nails friendship and love with a great cast. The humor and drama make it a solid watch for comedy fans looking for something fresh.

‘The Royals’ (May 9)

‘The Royals’ is an Indian romantic drama starring Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter.

May’s lineup on Netflix is packed with fresh stories and familiar faces. From heartfelt comedies to chilling thrillers, there’s something for everyone. We’re getting a mix of original series, classic films, and a live event to cap it all off.

I’m excited to dive into the variety this month. Whether you’re into star-studded dramas or animated adventures, Netflix has you covered. Let’s break down some of the biggest titles hitting the platform.

‘The Four Seasons’ (May 1)

This new comedy series, co-created by Tina Fey, reimagines the 1981 film. It stars Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Marco Calvani as three couples whose yearly vacations get messy when one pair splits up. The show explores friendship and love with sharp humor.

Dropping on May 1, ‘The Four Seasons’ promises laughs and heart. The stacked cast brings chemistry to this tale of long-time friends navigating change.

Vince Vaughn wrangling grandmas to start an Italian restaurant; the latest volume of animated stories about love, death and robots; a slick new limited series starring Oscar-winner Julianne Moore; the final season of Netflix’s longest-running adult animated show; another installment in the popular Fear Street film franchise; and live-stream of Netflix’s hotly anticipated global pop culture and fan event are some of the highlights among the new films and series hitting Netflix in May.

Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon headline Nonnas, one of Netflix’s big feature releases in May. The Dear Evan Hansen and The Perks of Being a Wallflower filmmaker Stephen Chbosky directed the fact-based comedy feature that begins streaming May 9, and tells the story of Joe Scaravella, who decides to alter his life path by starting an Italian restaurant that hires Italian grandmothers, aka “nonnas,” as the chefs. The story is based on the real-life Scaravella,...

If you are looking for a handy guide to everything that’s new on Netflix this month, look no further. From some beloved franchises to acclaimed indies, and a few star-studded new originals, here is the day-to-day breakdown of all the new movies and shows coming to Netflix in May.

If you are looking for a nostalgic throwback, Netflix is getting all of the “Twilight Saga” and “Ocean’s 11” films this month, while more recent titles include A24’s acclaimed romantic drama “Past Lives,” Universal’s Oscar-nominated animated film “The Wild Robot” and this year’s Spyglass rom-com slasher hit “Heart Eyes.”

As for the star-studded new originals, those include the dramedy series “The Four Seasons,” starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo and Will Forte; the comedy film “Nonnas,” starring Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon and Joe Manganiello; and the dark comedy series “Sirens,” starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock,...

When you think of Brad Pitt, what comes to mind? Handsome? Check. Talented? Undoubtedly. But it’s also worth noting that the actor has also made a pretty penny throughout his Hollywood career. One of his most iconic roles? That would be his depiction of Rusty Ryan in the Ocean’s franchise.

The Ocean’s Eleven movie in 2001 made huge ripples in Tinseltown, and Pitt’s role was just one part of what made it so indelible. But here’s the thing: just how much did Pitt make for playing Rusty Ryan? That’s the real question we’re here to answer.

Pitt has had a career that’s made him a superstar. From his early days in Thelma & Louise to being a producer on major hits like 12 Years a Slave, he’s accomplished it all. And when he got entangled in Ocean’s Eleven? Well, that turned out to...

Netflix has unveiled its lineup of new TV shows and movies arriving on the streaming platform in May 2025.

Among the highlights are the premieres of the new Tina Fey and Steve Carell comedy series, The Four Seasons, on May 1st and Conan O’Brien’s 2025 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony on May 4th.

Other notable titles include classics like American Graffiti and The Jerk; new episodes of Big Mouth and Tim Miller and David Fincher’s Love, Death, and Robots; the Ocean’s and Twilight franchises; and documentaries about NBA guard Gilbert Arenas, fitness influencer The Liver King, and disgraced NFL quarterback Brett Favre.

See what other movies and shows are streaming on Netflix beginning in May 2025 below.

Titles Coming To Netflix In March:

*This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change

May 1

Ali

Airport

Airport 1975

Airport ’77

American Gangster

American Graffiti

Angi: Fake Life, True Crime

Burn After Reading

Constantine

Crazy,...

The Netflix May 2025 Originals, movies, and TV series have been revealed and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also announced the list of movies and TV series leaving next month.

The Netflix May 2025 schedule includes Bet, Bad Thoughts, Big Mouth Season 8, Blood of Zeus Season 3, Dept. Q, F1: The Academy, Fear Street: Prom Queen, Forever, The Four Seasons, Love, Death & Robots Volume 4, The Royals, Sirens, Tyler Perry’s She The People, and more.

The May schedule also includes Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event and the comedy specials Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life, and Sarah Silverman: Postmortem.

The Four Seasons Netflix May 2025 Schedule

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Losmen Bu Broto: The Series (ID) — Netflix Series

For the Broto family, managing their beloved Yogyakarta inn is no easy feat, especially when their youngest son falls in love with a married guest.

George Clooney is stepping away from one genre of film for good: rom-coms.

The actor said during CBS‘ “60 Minutes” that he will no longer be leading “romantic films” and instead is just fine with younger stars taking on lead roles. “Look, I’m 63 years old,” the Oscar winner said. “I’m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That’s not my job. I’m not doing romantic films anymore.”

Clooney instead is focusing on his Broadway debut with the “Good Night, and Good Luck” stage adaptation. Clooney co-wrote and directed the film in 2005 based on the true story of Edward R. Murrow battling the McCarthyism blacklists. Clooney admitted, though, that starring on Broadway is “trickier the older you get,” despite taking years for him to believe he was ready for the stage.

“I didn’t do the work required to get there,” he said. “There isn’t...

At 5 feet 6.5 inches (168.9 cm), Angelina Jolie stands noticeably taller than the average American woman, who measures around 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm). She often wears high heels to further elevate her height and elongate her legs, enhancing her already statuesque presence on the red carpet.

Angelina Jolie at the premiere of the film ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ at the Palais des Festivals during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2007, in Cannes, France, in a flowing canary yellow Emanuel Ungaro gown with her hair partially styled (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

She has been featured wearing many luxury shoe brands on Your Next Shoes, including Isabel Marant, Christian Louboutin, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stuart Weitzman, Saint Laurent, Tamara Mellon, and Jimmy Choo. She wears a U.S. shoe size 9.

A Step Above: Angelina Jolie’s Most Iconic Designer Heel Moments

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George Clooney has teased what’s to come when he and fellow Hollywood icon Brad Pitt return for the long-awaited Ocean's sequel, Ocean’s Fourteen. And, as expected with a 63-year-old Clooney and a 61-year-old Pitt, they’re following in the footsteps of Lethal Weapon’s Roger Murtaugh and are now, finally, too old for this sh*t.

Speaking recently with The New York Times, Clooney teased the direction of the fourth Ocean’s movie, revealing that it will follow master thieves Danny Ocean, Robert "Rusty" Ryan, and the rest of the crew as they approach their later years and struggle with pulling off the same high-stakes heists. Clooney revealed...

“It’s like we’re all too old to do the jobs we used to be able to do.”

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George Clooney'sOcean's crew will face a new unbeatable foe in the upcoming Ocean's Fourteen movie.

In an interview with The New York Times, Academy Award-winner George Clooney recently revealed that the upcoming installment in the popular heist franchise will see the titular conman and his pals needing to outsmart their toughest mark yet - father time. "It's like we're all too old to do the jobs we used to be able to do," Clooney told the publication.

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The upcoming Netflix film has been in production for a long time.

The new plot revelation hints at a story that will focus on mental maneuvering rather than physical shenanigans for the cast, who will grapple with aging out of the heisting game entirely. It's a far cry from their Ocean's 11 glory days and sets up a potentially...

Time may have passed, but George Clooney is still up to his old shenanigans. Or at least back to playing career criminal Danny Ocean again.

Speaking in an interview with The New York Times, the Academy Award-winning actor teased the latest installment in the long-running franchise, which would serve as a follow-up to “Ocean’s Thirteen.”

“It’s like we’re all too old to do the jobs we used to be able to do,” Clooney said.

Clooney previously spoke of the project in an interview with Uproxx back in December 2023, where he compared the script to the 1979 comedy “Going in Style,” starring George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg. At the Los Angeles premiere of “Wolfs” back in September 2024, he also told E! News that he’d gotten the rest of the old team on board to return.

“We have a really good script,” said Clooney. “Everyone’s read it and ready to do it.

David Leitch is set to team up with Amazon MGM for a new heist action thriller.The 49-year-old filmmaker - who helmed the 2022 action comedy flick 'Bullet Train' - and his 47-year-old producer wife Kelly McCormick will make the untitled movie under their 87North production company, which oversaw the recent movie 'Love Hurts' that starred Ke Huy Quan.'Apollo 13' producer Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody and 'No One Will Save You' creator Allan Mandelbaum from Imagine Entertainment are also on board for the project.Although plot details of the new film are under wraps, a source told The Hollywood Reporter that the script has been penned by Mark Bianculli, who is best known for writing and producing the drama series 'Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector,' for NBC in 2020.An insider claimed to the publication that the movie's story "centers on a...

Garth Ennis, the celebrated comic book creator behind The Boys and Marvel’s Fury, has cast doubt on the long-standing rumor that George Clooney turned down the role of Nick Fury due to Ennis’ controversial 2001 miniseries. In an interview with Comic Book Herald, Ennis expressed skepticism about whether Clooney had ever read Fury and questioned whether Marvel would have adapted his R-rated take on the character had a film materialized.

George Clooney in Ocean’s 13 | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

And while Samuel L. Jackson gave a new lease of life to the character, Clooney is undoubtedly a face fans will love to see in the MCU. The role of Fury, however, may never have been the ideal for the Ocean’s star.

Garth Ennis shot down rumors of George Clooney refusing the role due to Fury

Before Samuel L. Jackson became synonymous with Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...

The Ocean’s trilogy has been one of the most iconic moments in Hollywood history. Both commercial and critical hits, the films have gained themselves a loyal following, one that’s waiting patiently for the next installment in the franchise. Starring Matt Damon, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and more, Ocean’s Thirteen was the third film in the Og trilogy and despite the fact that it has been almost 2 decades since it was released, we are still holding onto the hope that the heist comedy will return.

A still from Ocean’s Thirteen | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Now, in a recent interview, Matt Damon opened up about the possibility of Ocean’s Fourteen and the actor’s words both gave us hope and snatched it away at the same time.

Matt Damon talks about the possibility of Ocean’s 14

Matt Damon, along with David Beckham, joined GQ magazine for an interview to...

If you're only familiar with director Steven Soderbergh's take on Danny Ocean's (George Clooney) story in his "Ocean's" trilogy — which kicked off in 2001 — you might not know that the actual first movie centering around a guy named Ocean and a big Las Vegas heist actually came out in 1960. So which ones in this series are the best, and which are the worst?

I feel pretty comfortable saying that I'm going to ruffle some feathers with this ranking, and I'm fine with that. I love picking hyper-specific hills and then dying upon them; it's one of my absolute favorite hobbies. Still, with just five "Ocean's" movies to choose from — putting aside the rumored prequel with Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie as Danny's parents — it's a fairly close ranking, but there's still a definitive answer. Here are the "Ocean's" movies ranked from worst to best, and I guarantee people...

Audiences are probably pretty accustomed to hearing something like "they just don't make 'em like they used to anymore" in regard to movies. It is definitely a different era of cinema where the big-budget blockbusters get all the attention while the independent and grounded genre films fall under the radar of larger audiences. What's interesting is that the blockbuster trend started some time ago in the late '70s and early '80s when directors like Lucas, Scott and Cameron changed the face of genre filmmaking. One of the genres most affected was science fiction, and it seems like most contemporary big blockbusters exist in this genre. However, popcorn movies are losing more and more substance as the years go by. The remakes and reboots are oversaturating the market, along with the newer interconnected universes.

Back when studios took chances on all kinds of movies, hidden gems and unexpected hits would delightfully find an audience.

Brad Pitt is to star in 'Heart of the Beast'.The 61-year-old actor is set to reteam with his 'Fury' director David Ayer for the first time since they made the 2014 World War II drama on his upcoming Paramount Pictures action adventure film, and will also produce the movie through his Plan B Entertainment company.'Heart of the Beast', which has been written and will be executive produced by Cameron Alexander, follows a former Special Forces soldier and his retired combat dog as they battle for survival following a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness.Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton will also produce via their Wild Chickens Productions company under the terms of their first-look deal with the studio, with David also producing via Crave Films, along with Temple Hill Entertainment, and so will Richard Raymond.'Heart of the Beast' will be Brad's next role after he is...

Brad Pitt has several projects in the works, whether as an actor or producer, but he has no intention of stopping. Pitt has just scored his next role, and it reunites him with the director of 2014's Fury.

Per Deadline, Brad Pitt just joined director David Ayer's new project, Heart of the Beast. The two previously worked together on the Sony war drama where Pitt played the lead character, Don "Wardaddy" Collier, who was the tank commander. Their new project will be an action adventure film for Paramount Pictures.

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Ayer joined the project in March 2024 after the success of the Jason Statham-led The Beekeeper. Although the director intends to work again with Statham in the future after...

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The Fall Guy director David Leitch is reportedly in talks to helm the next Ocean's 11 sequel.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, former stuntman turned director and producer David Leitch is in talks with Warner Bros. and/or George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions to direct the hotly-anticipated Ocean's 14. The film is expected to mark the return of Clooney as thief extraordinaire Danny Ocean, as well as the returns of Casey Affleck and Matt Damon as mechanic Virgil Malloy and pickpocket Linus Caldwell, respectively.

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Based on the 1960 heist film Ocean's 11 starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Buddy Lester, Cesar Romero, and Angie Dickinson, 2001's Ocean's Eleven...

The Fall Guy director David Leitch is the latest filmmaker to be linked with Warner Bros’ heist sequel, Ocean’s 14.

Warner Bros has explored ways to spin out films from its Ocean’s series in the 18 years since Ocean’s 13 released, talk about another entry in the mainline series has slowly been picking up pace. George Clooney and Brad Pitt are said to be keen to reunite, having recently done so for Jon Watts’ Wolfs. Clooney stated a few months ago that a “great script” was in place, and now it seems the search for a director is gathering momentum.

Steven Soderbergh, director of the first three Ocean’s films, has indicated in the past that he isn’t interested in returning to make another. According to The Insneider, David Leitch is now in the frame to pick up the reins. Leitch’s recent filmography focuses on big action set pieces in a comic style,...

'Fall Guy' director David Leitch is in talks to direct 'Ocean's 14'.George Clooney and Brad Pitt are expected to reunite for the flick and The InSneider’s Jeff Sneider has intel that Pitt's 'Bullet Train' director could take over from Steven Soderbergh - who helmed the original trilogy.A previous report suggested 'All Quiet on the Western Front' filmmaker Edward Berger was eyeing the project.Warner Bros. and Smokehouse have been working hard on the picture and it is thought that Matt Damon and the rest of the star-studded ensemble will be returning for the film.Clooney revealed last year that another 'Ocean's' flick could be on the way as he was in possession of a "great script".He told Uproxx: "We have a really good script for another 'Ocean's' now, so we could end up doing another one. It's actually a great script.

David Leitch could soon be sailing into the Ocean's franchise waters; the fan-favorite action director is reportedly in early talks to helm Ocean's 14. The upcoming feature will mark the first of the franchise films starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney that Steven Soderbergh will not direct. Clooney will also be involved in Ocean's 14, reprising his role as Danny Ocean and serving as a producer.

It's an exciting development for fans of Leitch's work and the series itself, given his previous work directing mega-action flicks like John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. That last one was a particularly personal one for the director, given his time working as a stuntman (often with Pitt) before becoming a director. He also directed the raucous Bullet Train, which starred Pitt as the unlucky assassin Ladybug. Pitt, though not officially confirmed, is expected...

We just got some very huge news about the status of a new Ocean’s Eleven movie!

It’s been nearly 20 years since the release of Ocean’s Thirteen, a heist film that closed out a trilogy of blockbusters starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

There have been talks of an Ocean’s Fourteen for a while now. However, we just got the most substantial update on Wednesday (January 22).

It was reported that David Leitch, who most recently directed The Fall Guy, is in talks to handle the film.

Additionally, four stars from the original movies have been tapped to return for another epic adventure.

Scroll through the slideshow to see who is expected to return for Ocean’s Fourteen…...

“The Fall Guy” and “Deadpool 2” director David Leitch is in talks to direct “Ocean’s 14” for Warner Bros. Discovery, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt are expected to return. The duo last starred in “Ocean’s 13,” back in 2007.

“We have a really good script for another ‘Ocean’s’ now, so we may end up doing another one. It’s actually a great script,” Clooney previosuly said. While he was reluctant to call it “Ocean’s Fourteen,” he did say, “The idea is kind of like ‘Going In Style,’” referencing the 1979 film written and directed by Martin Brest, starring George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg, about three elderly friends who decide to break the monotony of their lives by pulling off a heist.

Steven Soderbergh directed Clooney’s three “Ocean’s” movies. The franchise was revived in 2018’s “Ocean’s 8,” an...

“The Fall Guy” and filmmaker David Leitch is in talks to direct “Ocean’s 14” for Warner Bros.

George Clooney’s Smokehouse banner is behind the fourth film in the “Ocean’s Eleven” franchise, so it’s expected the star will return alongside Brad Pitt, who collaborated with Leitch on “Bullet Train.”

The original “Ocean’s” trilogy, directed by Steven Soderbergh, featured Clooney and Pitt alongside Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Casey Affleck and more. The heist trilogy launched in 2001 with “Ocean’s Eleven,” a critical favorite and a commercial hit with just over $450 million at the worldwide box office, and continued with 2004’s “Ocean’s Twelve” ($362 million) and 2007’s “Ocean’s Thirteen” ($311 million).

A female-centered spinoff, 2018’s “Ocean’s 8,” starred Sandra Bullock as the sister of George Clooney’s Danny Ocean with Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Mindy Kaling and Anne Hathaway. The movie hit the $297 million mark worldwide.

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David Leitch — the stuntman turned director behind John Wick and The Fall Guy — is in talks to direct a new Ocean’s movie, a knowledgeable source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

TheInSneider was the first to report the news.

The latest film in the heist movie franchise is expected to see the return of George Clooney as Danny Ocean, with Clooney’s Smokehouse banner behind the Warner Bros. project. Brad Pitt, who worked with his former stunt double Leitch on Bullet Train, is also expected to return. The ensemble also includes Matt Damon and Casey Affleck.

All of the Ocean’s movies star a group of criminals pulling off increasingly daring heists. Ocean’s 13, the most recent to star Pitt and Clooney, came out in 2007. The three films in the franchise grossed over $420 million at the domestic box office. A female-fronted spinoff, Ocean’s 8, arrived in 2018.

The latest Ocean’s...

Did Johnny Depp and Mark Wahlberg ask Ocean Eleven’s producers to get lost? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

When George Clooney and director Steven Soderbergh pitched them Ocean’s Eleven, the two A-listers didn’t just say no; they delivered a full-on Hollywood “f**k off.” Fast forward two decades, and Clooney claims they’re kicking themselves over that choice.

Speaking at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival, Clooney didn’t hold back: “Some very famous people told us to f**k right off. Mark Wahlberg, Johnny Depp. There were others.” That’s right, Ocean’s Eleven was apparently too slick for some egos back then.

And oh, what a mistake. The movie went on to gross over $450M globally, spawning two sequels and the spin-off Ocean’s Eight. With a cast headlined by Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts, it oozed style, wit, and swagger. Meanwhile, Depp and Wahlberg opted out of...

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Today we discuss the incomparable Al Pacino with the returning Mitchell Beaupre! Our B-Sides today include Bobby Deerfield, Revolution, Frankie & Johnny, and Danny Collins. We discuss Pacino’s legacy (is he our greatest living actor?), his Oscar win for Scent of a Woman (what a silly plot that movie has!), and his deeply earnest autobiography Sonny Boy.

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It was recently announced that Scott L. Schwartz, the professional wrestling star known for his role as "Bruiser" in the Ocean's Eleven film series, passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 65. Following reports that the star had died peacefully at his home in Covington, Louisiana, tributes paid to him, including his former Ocean’s Eleven costar George Clooney.

Clooney shared his personal thoughts on social media, saying in a statement:

“I’m sorry to hear that Scott is gone. We did three films together and I’ve never been so gently punched. He was a gentle soul and he will be dearly missed.”

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Schwartz began his career in professional wrestling, but like several other showmen of the ring, his imposing size made him just as good a fit for some tough roles in Hollywood as his career in the world of wrestling as "Giant David" and "The Israeli Commando Joshua Ben-Gurion.

Scott L. Schwartz, the wrestler-turned-actor best known for playing Bruiser in the Ocean‘s Eleven film franchise, has died. He was 65.

Schwartz died of congestive heart failure on Nov. 26 at his home in Covington, Louisiana, his wife Misty told The Hollywood Reporter.

Schwartz originated Bruiser in the first Ocean’s Eleven film in 2001; the character pretended to beat up George Clooney’s Dany Ocean behind closed doors. Schwartz reprised the role in 2004’s Ocean’s 12 and 2007’s Ocean’s 13.

“I’m sorry to hear that Scott is gone,” George Clooney said in a statement. “We did three films together and I’ve never been so gently punched. He was a gentle soul and he will be dearly missed.”

Schwartz’s television credits included Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Martial Law, Angel, Nash Bridges, Castle, The Mentalist, The Young and the Restless and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He also held roles in films Fun with Dick and Jane,...

Scott L. Schwartz, the actor-cum-professional wrestler best know for playing Bruiser in the Oceans franchise, died November 26 at his home in Covington, LA.

Schwartz made his Oceans debut in the first, 2011 installment by pretending to pommel George Clooney behind closed doors. He would go on to reprise his role in Oceans 12 and 13.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa, Schwartz started out as a pro wrestler under the ring names of The Israeli Commando and Giant David before trying out his moves in Hollywood as both a stunt man and a baddo for hire.

His TV credits include Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Martial Law, Angel, Nash Bridges, Castle, The Mentalist, The Young and the Restless and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Besides Oceans, he also appeared in the films Fun with Dick and Jane, Starsky & Hutch and The Scorpion King.

Schwartz was described by those close to him as a “jolly person,...