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The Brits have been on a generational run, making some of the best television shows and movies out there. Their content is raw, unfiltered, and makes your stomach churn with each passing scene. Over the years, they have gained a reputation as the go-to source for quality entertainment.

One such show taking rounds on the internet for its gripping story and brilliant portrayal of young minds navigating crime and broken family dynamics is airing on Netflix under the name Adolescence. If you still haven’t seen it, know that Stephen Graham is also part of the show, which itself should speak volumes about the miniseries.

The man doesn’t have a bad movie or show under his name, be it his acting as a raging chef in Boiling Point or his popular role in Line of Duty—all of them have been masterpieces. Now, with the release of the new Netflix project,...

The directing duo behind the mammoth blockbuster action hits Bad Boys for Life and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, return to a world of explosions and gunfire with an all-new action outing, Seven Dogs. The first look at the project, which finds the directors heading to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, for this tale of an Interpol agent who must join forces with a member of the titular clandestine organization, 7 Dogs, to stop a drug deal that could destabilize society.

Several first look images from Seven Dogs have now been released (you can check them out below), with Deadline also revealing details about the cast and plot for the buddy cop-esque action thriller flick. Based on an original story by Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Seven Dogs stars...

“Bad Boys 3” directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are shooting Saudi blockbuster “7 Dogs (2025)[/link]The Seven Dogs,” featuring Egyptian stars Karim Abdel-Aziz and Ahmed Ezz and involving the fight against a dangerous new drug called Pink Lady that is flooding the Middle East.

Turki Al-Sheikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, conceived the story of the $40 million action movie, the screenplay for which is written by Mohamed El Dabbah. Sheikh has previously dabbled as a screenwriter, having penned Saudi TV series “The Eight” and supernatural thriller “Cello,” directed by “Saw” helmer Darren Lynn Bousman and starring Jeremy Irons.

Abdel-Aziz and Ezz previously starred together in period piece “Kira & El Gin,” which is among the highest-grossing movies produced in Egypt.

“Seven Dogs” revolves around an Interpol officer named Khalid Al-Azzazi who apprehends Ghali Abu Dawood, a high-ranking member of a clandestine global crime syndicate known as 7 Dogs.

When,...

First images for Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Saudi-shot action thriller have been unveiled as the production shoots outside the capital of Riyadh.

The $40M project from the Bad Boys for Life directorial duo is being hailed as a gamechanger for Saudi Arabia as its continues its drive to become the Middle East and North Africa’s biggest film and TV hub, following the lifting of its cinema ban in late 2017.

Egyptian stars Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz headline the thriller.

Karim Abdel Aziz (Left) and Ahmed Ezz (Right) on location at Alhisn Big Time Studios

The movie is being shot at Alhisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh, one of Mena region’s biggest film and television production facilities, with additional filming at Riyadh Boulevard. Riyadh will serve as a stand-in for multiple international cities,...

Peter Craig — that's one of those people you may not recognize by name, but you'd absolutely recognize by their work. Especially for fans of some of the biggest movies to hit Hollywood in recent years. Craig either wrote the script or helped develop the story for Gladiator II, The Town, Top Gun: Maverick, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, and Bad Boys for Life. And then there's The Batman, which he co-wrote with Matt Reeves. Fans of the caped crusader are stoked for The Batman II, to put it mildly, and so is Craig. However, despite what some internet sources might say, Craig moved on from the DC franchise in order to create his own series, Dope Thief, which hits Apple TV+ this week.

"I'm listed as working on [The Batman II] when I'm not. That's Matt's thing," Craig told MovieWeb in a recent interview. "I was doing [Dope Thief], and so that might be an IMDb...

While everyone’s busy talking about Blake Lively for one reason and one reason only, let’s not forget her bold attempt to break into the spy game. With The Rhythm Section, Lively set out to ditch the usual suave agents like James Bond and Jason Bourne and bring a fresh face to the genre, her own.

Blake Lively in The Rhythm Section || Credits: Eon Productions/ Global Road Entertainment/ Storyoscopic Films

Armed with disguises, action scenes, and plenty of brooding stares, she tried to carve out her place in the world of espionage. Unfortunately, her mission didn’t exactly go as planned, the film struggled to make an impact, leaving Lively’s bid for spy supremacy more of a whisper than a bang.

How did The Rhythm Section miss the beat?

The Rhythm Section had all the right ingredients to be the next big revenge thriller, but instead, it crashed and burned.

Dope Thief showrunner Peter Craig has quietly been one of Hollywood’s go-to writers for crime drama the last 15 years.

In 2010, Craig transitioned from a crime novelist to an in-demand screenwriter thanks to his co-writing credit on Ben Affleck’s crime thriller The Town. Craig then showed his versatility by adapting Suzanne Collins’ Mockingjay into The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2, before bringing his own crime novel, Blood Father, to the big screen in 2016. Since then, he’s collected a co-writing credit on Bad Boys for Life, as well as story credits on Top Gun: Maverick and Gladiator II. But he’s always returned to his bread and butter in the crime genre, most notably as the co-writer of Matt Reeves’ The Batman.

Based on Dennis Tafoya’s Dope Thief, Craig’s first foray into television premieres Mar. 14 on Apple TV+, and the 8-episode crime drama merges...

Apple TV+ has multiple offerings this year, and the Brian Tyree Henry starrer Dope Thief is one of the most anticipated. The crime drama is based on the debut novel of the same name from Dennis Tafoya and follows two con-men who pose as DEA officers and rip off houses.

The series is created by Peter Craig, who is known for his screenwriting work on Top Gun: Maverick and other films. He mentioned that the series is a near-faithful adaptation until the first half of the novel, at least, and then takes some creative liberties. However, should the series be canceled after the first season, a whole chunk of the novel will be left unmade.

Apple TV’s Dope Thief might have ruined its chances at a season 2 A still from Dope Thief | Credits: Apple TV+

Dennis Tafoya’s Dope Thief is essentially two stories in one. While it is not an anthology,...

Plot: Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name, “Dope Thief” follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern seaboard.

Review: The definition of what constitutes a “crime drama” has evolved over the years as more nuanced takes on the subject matter have given us fantastic projects ranging from The Wire on the small screen to The Town on the big screen. Peter Craig, the co-writer of Ben Affleck’s The Town and The Batman, Gladiator II, Bad Boys For Life, and Top Gun: Maverick, knows a little about delivering portraits of criminals who are more than the crimes they perpetrate. Adapting Dennis Tafoya’s 2009 novel, Dope Thief takes a unique series of...

HBO’s “The Last of Us” is filling out its supporting cast for Season 2 with six actors, Variety has learned exclusively. They are Joe Pantoliano, Alanna Ubach (“Euphoria”), Ben Ahlers (“The Gilded Age”), Hettienne Park (“Hannibal”), Robert John Burke (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) and Noah Lamanna (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”).

Pantoliano is playing Eugene, a small character from video game “The Last of Us Part II” that will be expanded on the show, similar to the Emmy-winning Bill and Frank stand-alone episode from Season 1. In the game, Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey on the show) and her friend Dina (Isabel Merced on the show), talk about Eugene when they stumble upon the lab he used to grow cannabis. In a recent interview for a Variety feature about the process of adapting “Part II” for the series, creators and executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann said that...

Was Will Smith and Eva Mendes’ on-screen Kiss in Hitch almost a disaster?(Photo Credit – YouTube)

During an interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Mendes spilled the hilarious backstory of their kissing scene. Nervous before filming, she calmed herself with a tuna fish sandwich, extra onions, and a side of Doritos—bad move. Smith, known for his charm and professionalism, was reportedly not fond of the scent. Mendes admitted, “I never asked you how it was?” to which Smith, ever the gentleman, replied, “It was wonderful.”

The moment became one of the film’s funniest behind-the-scenes stories. Mendes, realizing her mistake, popped some Altoids before the scene resumed. The minty fix worked, and their kiss went down in rom-com history. But for a moment, Hitch almost had an unintentional blooper reel addition.

Released in 2005, Hitch starred Smith as Alex ‘Hitch’ Hitchens, a dating consultant who had all the answers, except...

On top of the season finales of Prime Target and Severance season 2 in March 2025, Apple TV+ has a big month ahead with the premieres of three new shows. Between Apple TV+ and the rest of the streaming services, including all of the excellent new Netflix shows coming in March, there's no shortage of content to add to your watch list as other shows wrap up.

Once you finish watching Prime Target on March 5, Severance season 2 on March 21, and Mythic Quest season 4 on March 26, Apple TV+ will have three new shows ready to add to your list while continuing to watch Surface season 2. There's a gripping crime drama, a star-studded comedy set in Hollywood, and a companion series to one of the aforementioned hit series.

Let's dig a little deeper and learn more about the exciting new shows premiering on Apple TV+ in March 2025, beginning below with crime two-hander Dope Thief.

“Bad Boys for Life” filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are set to direct a film about the tragic true story of Sanda Dia, a Black student who died in 2018 after enduring a violent fraternity hazing ritual at an elite university in Belgium.

Brussels-based production company Komoko, founded by Nabil Ben Yadir and Marc Goyens, is producing the film.

Penned by El Arbi and Fallah, the script was inspired by the books penned by Dia’s father, Ousmane (Papis) Dia, “ze hebben mijn zoon vermoord” (“They Killed My Son”), and “De doop die leidde tot de dood” (“The Baptism That Led to Death”) by journalist Pieter Huyberechts.

Dia was 20 years old when he died in the hazing ritual at the Catholic University of Leuven, where he was forced by members of an elite – and mostly white — fraternity to swallow a live goldfish, and drink large amount of fish oil...

Exclusive: Former Disney/Pixar veteran Michael Agulnek has joined Sony Pictures as EVP Global Publicity, where he will report to Danielle Misher, Co-Head of Theatrical Marketing.

In addition, Rose Phillips has been promoted to EVP Global Digital Marketing and Social Media. Reporting to Elias Plishner in the Global Marketing department, Phillips will continue to work across the studio’s film and TV content including via Sony Pictures Global Digital Creative, Social Media as well as the new Influencer Marketing Team.

Agulnek will oversee the Motion Picture Group’s global publicity teams to develop and execute strategic campaigns covering the theatrical and home entertainment windows across the studio’s labels including Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Animation.

He counts more than three decades working as a marketing and public relations executive, most recently as VP Worldwide Publicity at Pixar Animation Studios, where he oversaw global...

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Armie Hammer isn’t a cannibal, but he’s not doing himself any favors in the PR department.

Even though the real concern was always about how Hammer treated his alleged victims, his cannibalism roleplay fantasies made numerous sensational headlines a few years back.

Most disgraced actors whose careers will likely never recover would try to avoid stirring the pot.

Not Armie Hammer, it seems. Why else is he going on podcasts and talking about heart-eating?

Armie Hammer attends the premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Bad Boys For Life” at Tcl Chinese Theatre on January 14, 2020. (Photo Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) It’s only cannibalism if it’s a human heart

Armie Hammer is not a cannibal. That did not stop him from eating a fresh heart — it just came from a non-human animal and not from a human.

The disgraced actor shared this anecdote on the Tuesday,...

Sunday Am: In a motion picture industry crunched by streaming, where studios are watching their ledgers closer than ever, Super Bowl weekend might be worth the spend to drop a tentpole trailer during the big game ($8M for 30 seconds of time this year), but it sure as hell isn’t a place to open a movie anymore.

True, more often than not, Super Bowl weekend is the frame where titles open to single digits, and studios have used the frame over and over again as a dumping ground. This year wasn’t any different.

However, studios have been able to bust through in the past with horror movies and female skewing titles. The biggest opening title ever during Super Bowl weekend remains Disney’s Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concerts back in 2008 with $31.1M. The last time a No. 1 movie crossed $30M over Super Bowl...

Since the earliest days of Hollywood, sequels have allowed beloved franchises and characters to keep coming back, from Dracula and Batman to Star Wars and Indiana Jones. With the exponential growth of blockbuster franchises, from superheroes to action movies, calls for sequels to beloved movies have been answered at a record pace. While some of these films can miss the mark, others understand their franchise incredibly well and give fans exactly what they want.

2024 gave audiences a long list of sequels, which dominated the box office for the year, from Inside Out 2's record-shattering performance to the long-awaited return of Moana. Other franchises, from dystopian science fiction stories to superhero crossovers, ensured audiences were well-entertained throughout the year. While the year was a bit lacking in fresh stories, people who love franchises were spoiled for choice.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die Understood the Franchise Better Than Its Predecessor Sequel...

Exclusive: Indie Sales is reuniting with Belgian directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to handle international sales on their upcoming feature Gangstas, sequel to their 2018 breakout hit Gangsta, which the Paris-based company also sold.

Since then, Adil & Bilall have gained international recognition as directors of the third and fourth instalments of the Bad Boys franchise: Bad Boys for Life (2020) and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) which together grossed over $830M at world box office.

Gangstas returns to the streets of Antwerp and revives the four childhood friend protagonists at the heart of the first film, who are also played by the original cast: Adamo (Matteo Simoni), Badia (Nora Gharib), Junes (Junes Lazaar), and Volt (Saïd Boumazoughe).

Adamo, the Moroccan-Italian drug-dealing protagonist of the original, who uses his uncle’s pizzeria as cover, has worked his way up to become one of the most influential figures in the Antwerp...

If the Oscars were a high school prom, think of the Academy as the strict principal—one bad move and you’re out. But instead of a tardy slip, it’s a lifetime ban, and instead of a bad dress, it’s a slap across the face or a scandalous crime. While the Oscars may glitter with glamour and red carpet shine, underneath the sequins, there’s a no-nonsense code of conduct that even Hollywood’s brightest stars must follow.

The Oscars roll around every year, but there’s a dark cloud hanging over the event—the infamous ‘No Entry’ list of celebs who’ve crossed the line and earned themselves a one-way ticket out of the Academy.

Will Smith in Bad Boys For Life | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

From a slap that nearly knocked the sparkle off the stage to scandals that shook Hollywood’s very foundation, these stars...

The cast is shaping up for Paramount’s untitled horror movie from The Autopsy of Jane Doe director André Øvredal.

Deadline reports that Oscar winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter), Jacob Scipio (Bad Boys for Life), and Lou Llobell (“Foundation”) have boarded the project.

The screenplay is written by Zachary Donohue (The Den) and T.W. Burgess (Mister Howl), but plot details are being kept under wraps.

Former Warner Bros production executive Walter Hamada, who steered the Conjuring and It franchises, is producing via his 18hz as part of his first-look deal with Paramount. It screenwriter Gary Dauberman is also producing via Coin Operated.

Øvredal earned intentional attention with his Norwegian found footage mockumentary Trollhunter before making his English-language debut with The Autopsy of Jane Doe. He has since helmed the likes of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and The Last Voyage of the Demeter.

Following the untitled Paramount project,...

Will Smith doesn’t have many regrets in his life, but slapping Chris Rock still ranks high on the list of the few he has. Having a career that spans decades is bound to come with fair share of missed opportunities and regrets.

Will Smith in Bad Boys For Life | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

The biggest career mistake, according to him, though, was passing on the opportunity to play Neo in The Matrix. In a recently released music video, he reflected on that mistake by trying to recreate the movie.

Interestingly, what caught people’s attention was the implication that there is another regret in his life that continues to haunt him. However, they did not explicitly talk about it. So, let’s talk about it.

Will Smith is still haunted by the Chris Rock debacle during the 2022 Oscars

Everybody is aware of the huge debacle at the 2022 Oscars that...

It’s been a couple of years since Oscar-winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon shared the screen together in 2023's Air, but all that is about to change this year when the duo reunite once more for the Netflix thriller Rip, which is helmed by director Joe Carnahan. Based on actual events, the true-crime flick promises to be an action-packed affair that "takes a look at the things people will do for money."

Affleck was on hand today at the 2025 Next on Netflix Special Presentation held in Los Angeles (via People) to give viewers a sneak peek at Rip, which also stars Teyana Taylor (Coming 2 America) and Sasha Calle (The Flash). "It's the seventh movie that Matt Damon and my company, Artists Equity, has made, and it really is in a lot of ways the most important for us," he told a crowd of onlookers, adding:

We've found some...

Bad Boys fans have plenty to look forward to, even if it isn't everything they want.

Per Max, February 1 will mark the first day that both 1995's Bad Boys and 2003's Bad Boys II will be available for streaming on the platform. Unfortunately for fans, neither the third nor fourth film in the franchise will be available on Max, leaving subscribers without the complete set of films for viewing in one place.

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1995's Bad Boys was directed by Michael Bay from a script by Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland, and Doug Richardson. The film starred Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami Police Detective Sergeants MIchael Lowrey and Marcus Miles Burnett, respectively, who become embroiled in a sprawling criminal conspiracy...

The weekend did not unfold quite as Blumhouse and Universal had planned. With the release of director Leigh Whannell's "Wolf Man," the studios probably figured they had a slam dunk hit on their hands. Unfortunately, that's not the way things shook out. Whannell's latest majorly underperformed, falling well short of expectations. Rather than top the charts, it had to settle for third place in 2025's first major surprise.

"Wolf Man" opened to an estimated $10.5 million domestically, which was below even the most modest projections heading into the weekend. Overseas audiences aren't going to be much help here either, as the film opened soft internationally with just $4.8 million. Blumhouse tends to make movies on the cheap, but this one carries a $25 million price tag before marketing. Now, the monster flick is facing a steep uphill battle to profitability.

As the weekend approached, "Wolf Man" was looking at a debut in the $20 million range.

Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King performed well during the slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, making about $16.5 million over four days. Even though the cartoon prequel has been out for five weeks, it is doing well because new movie releases are not performing as strongly during this normally busy time.

In the last ten years, excluding 2021’s pandemic-affected numbers, the box office is expected to make just $101.2 million from all movies over the long weekend. This is a big drop compared to past years when ticket sales for the holiday weekend often exceeded $200 million.

Two new releases had a hard time becoming popular. One of Them Days, starring Sza and Keke Palmer, is expected to earn between $14 and $15 million, placing it in second place. The film received positive reviews (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and an A- score from audiences on CinemaScore. However, its opening weekend is still small compared...

Bollywood Mascot: Historically, January has been viewed as the “dumping ground” for movies that studios believe may struggle at the box office. Positioned between the holiday blockbuster season and the spring’s big releases, January has often been home to films with limited marketing, niche appeal, or low expectations. However, January 2025 is shaping up to be different, with an exciting slate of movies aiming to break this trend.

A Promising January Lineup

January 2025 features an array of highly anticipated films that promise to deliver diverse genres and captivating storytelling. These releases include high-concept sci-fi thrillers, compelling dramas, and even family-friendly animations, marking a departure from the usual fare audiences associate with the month.

Why January’s Reputation Matters

The perception of January as a “dumping ground” stems from its proximity to award season, where films not considered contenders often receive less attention. Additionally, post-holiday fatigue and tighter consumer spending have...

Adrian Smith is retiring as chief of domestic distribution at Sony Pictures, closing a 35-year run at the studio.

He will be succeeded by Adam Bergerman, EVP and General Sales Manager at Sony.

“It’s been an agonizing decision, but I’ve been so privileged to grow here alongside so many remarkable colleagues, and I’m proud of what we were able to achieve with our partners in exhibition through some of the most challenged times this industry has ever seen,” Smith said in a memo to Sony employees on Thursday.

Smith joined Sony in 1989 as western district manager for TriStar Pictures, having previously worked at 20th Century Fox on the studio side and at Mann Theatres and United Artists on the exhibitor side.

In 2000, he was named SVP and western division manager for Sony Pictures Releasing, and in 2011, he was appointed EVP and general sales manager, overseeing domestic sales for all Sony Pictures films.

Will Smith’s Bad Boys franchise gained an unexpected comeback with Bad Boys For Life in 2020, and as well as spurring on another sequel, 2024’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the success has also seen the original movies in the series gaining a new audience. Now, 30 years after its release, the original Bad Boys is topping the Tubi chart.

Released in 1995 and directed by Michael Bay, Bad Boys was the kind of big, brash action movie that you would expect from the always spectacular helmer of the original Transformers movies, Pearl Harbor, and Armageddon. Of course, at the time of Bad Boys’ release, Bay was known for directing commercials and music videos, including the Beauty and the Beast inspired epic for the mighty Meat Loaf’s I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That). Bad Boys was his first directorial feature, and although it did not...

January is a historically slow month at the box office. Aside from awards season movies expanding into wider release, there usually aren't too many big films to draw sizable crowds. Of course, that can open the door for the occasional underdog to win the day. Case in point, "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" is the first new hit of 2025, as the sequel topped the charts this past weekend. Gerard Butler's Big Nick and O'Shea Jackson Jr.'s Donnie still have the juice, it turns out.

The sequel, which was written and directed by Christian Gudegast, opened to $15.5 million domestically, essentially matching the opening of the original "Den of Thieves" ($15.2 million). That's a pretty impressive audience retention, considering that the first film reached theaters in 2018, a full seven years ago. That was also a very different time for the industry, pre-pandemic. Hence, it's nice to see that a mid-budget action...

Mufasa: The Lion King North America Box Office: 4th Friday Update( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mufasa: The Lion King has lost its momentum at the box office after the boosted days from the New Year’s Day. It has dropped significantly and has also lost multiple theatres. Not only that, the animated feature by Disney has also lost its #1 spot to the new release Den of Thieves 2. Scroll below for the deets.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is a heist film starring Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. in the lead roles, reprising their characters from the previous film. It was released in the US by Lionsgate and beat Mufasa and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to occupy the top spot in the daily box office chart in the US. It collected $5.8 million on its opening day on Friday, more than double what Mufasa earned on that day.

For the unversed,...

January Box Office: Bad Boys For Life Holds 2nd Biggest Opening Weekend In North America( Photo Credit – YouTube )

January is the first month of the year, and it brings new hope for the upcoming days. People stay immersed in the New Year’s celebrations, and they are incomplete without movies. Several movies have come out in January over the years, and today, we are here to rank the top 5 biggest opening weekends in North America in January. Will Smith gloates at #2 owing to his film Bad Boys for Life. Scroll below for the deets.

Bad Boys for Life was released in 2020 and was the sequel to Bad Boys II, which came out almost two decades back in 2003. It was the first film in the franchise which was not directed by Michael Bay. The movie reportedly became the third-highest-grossing of the year. Besides that, Kung Fu Panda 3 is also one...

For fans of the 1990s and 2000s, Bad Boys is one of the most iconic action franchises. The first two movies were directed by Michael Bay, melding high-octane firefights and gun chases with unfiltered comedy. The franchise underwent a revival in 2020 thanks to new directors, Adil & Bilall.

Now, the fourth movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, brings Will Smith's Mike and Martin Lawrence's Marcus back for yet another explosive chapter. In the process, the duo unearth a nasty conspiracy that trails back to their early years with the Miami Police Department. It leads to a chaotic finale that's filled with a lot of death and destruction.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on January 6, 2025: The fourth entry in the Bad Boys franchise, Ride or Die, continues the legacy of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's iconic partnership. The film manages to build on the best parts of the Bad Boys...

Can the U.S./Canada box office manage to rise to $10 billion this year? That would be an increase of about 12 percent over 2024. Still, that number would put us far behind pre-covid financial total (and even more so in actual attendance).

At least the first month of the new year should start things off in the right direction. Aided by strong holdovers, along with some potential help among the new wide releases, January could see grosses around $600 million.

While that would be weak historically, it would still be about 16 percent better than 2024, as the month typically adjusted for inflation has grossed $1 billion or more.

One billion bucks is about what December managed, right at our projection. A combination of strong November films led by “Wicked” (Universal) and “Moana 2” (Disney), then buttressed by “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (Paramount), “Mufasa: The Lion King” (Disney), and “Nosferatu” (Focus) among Christmas releases, the...

Classic action films Bad Boys and Bad Boys II are coming to Tubi, starting on Jan. 1, 2025. The film follows two Miami narcotics officers, Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) as they investigate stolen drugs while protecting a woman (Téa Leoni), who witnessed a murder. It had all the signatures of a Michael Bay movie: Over-the-top action, golden hues, sunsets, rockin' soundtrack, and more. The producers were Jerry Bruckheimer and the late Don Simpson, two action heavyweights from the 1980s and 90s.

When Bad Boys premiered on April 7, 1995, it featured an unknown director in Bay, who worked on commercials and music videos. Fresh Prince was a beloved show for Smith, but was close to the end of its run. The bigger star was Lawrence, whose Martin was a true ratings hit. The film debuted at $15.5 million on a $19 million budget and ended its run with a respectable $141 million worldwide.

Arguably the most popular movie franchise featuring Oscar-winning actor Will Smith shoots its way onto a new streaming platform to start 2025. The Bad Boys film series will be available to watch for free in the New Year, but with a catch.

The free streaming platform, Tubi, confirmed that they will begin airing the Bad Boys movies on Jan. 1, 2025. However, the service is set to stream only the first two movies, the eponymous original film and Bad Boys II, meaning fans hoping to see Bad Boys for Life and Ride or Die will have to go elsewhere to catch up with the most recent installments of the action comedy series.

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David Schwimmer explains why he turned down a Will Smith movie that became a major blockbuster.

Released in 1995, Bad Boys further boosted Smith's stock as a potential Hollywood star,...

With the first two episodes of MGM+'s Earth Abides now available, we recently sat down with series leads Alexander Ludwig (Bad Boys For Life; Vikings) and Jessica Frances Dukes (Ozark; Outbreak) to talk about their excellent new sci-fi series and the very interesting dynamic between their characters Ish and Emma.

The series synopsis reads, "Ish, a brilliant but solitary young geologist living a semi-isolated life, awakens from a coma only to find that a global plague has all but wiped out humanity. In the aftermath, Ish is forced to look for what he was so certain he could live without, other people. These last few shattered survivors will be humanity’s second chance, the last hope against the slide into extinction."

In our informative conversation, Ludwig breaks down the challenges of playing his character, who we get to watch mature from a young man across several decades into the leader of the new world,...

The controversies surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs’ case just don’t seem to end and they keep dragging other celebrities in the mix as well. Now, one of Hollywood’s elite actors, Will Smith, has been caught up in the mess thanks to Diddy’s former bodyguard, Gene Deal. The supposed scandal is nothing to simply wave a hand and dismiss because if it turns out to be true, not only will Diddy be in trouble, but so will Will Smith. What’s the controversy you ask?

Diddy in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Credits: FX

A little while ago, it was claimed that a s*x tape involving Diddy and an A-list male celebrity was making the rounds in the market. It was also revealed that not only one, but multiple people are selling the tape and that the faces of both Diddy and the mystery man can be seen on it.

Sony is going one week earlier with the Keke Palmer and Sza R-rated comedy, One of Them Days, unspooling the title on the 4-day MLK weekend which kicks off Jan. 17, 2025.

Pic’s new spot will take advantage of 95% colleges on break on Monday. There are also no comedies dated this holiday season, so that’s a plus. One of Them Days will go up against Universal/Blumhouse’s Wolfman and Paramount’s expansion of September 5.

The Lawrence Lamont directed movie follows best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (Sza) who are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend (Joshua David Neal) has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

One of Them Days was written by Syreeta Singleton. Producers are Issa Rae, Deniese Davis,...

Earth Abides is an upcoming miniseries set to premiere on MGM+ on December 1, 2024, with a diverse cast of characters. Earth Abides is based on the book of the same name by George R. Stewart, with a story that follows the main character, Ish Williams. Ish is adapting to his new life now that the world has effectively shut down due to a catastrophic pandemic that kills over 25% of the global population. Along the way, Ish learns about himself and life as he encounters new people and events while using his survival skills to live.

Earth Abides has a phenomenal cast of characters with the perfect actors to portray them. The actors starring in Earth Abides have diverse backgrounds and have had roles in projects that include The Hunger Games, Les Misérables, The 100, Firewall, and more. Their various experiences create a unique ensemble that will deliver stunning portrayals of George R.

It was heart-shattering for Will Smith when his son Jaden Smith asked to be emancipated from his parents at the age of 15. Keke Palmer’s latest revelation about how Smith helped her decide against moving for emancipation makes the whole situation with Smith and his son sadder. Palmer shared that she was so pressured by her newfound role as her family’s breadwinner that she considered the legal step.

Keke Palmer in a still from Nope | Credits: Universal Pictures

Palmer had earlier revealed her parent’s annual income was just $40,000 when she was making the same on each show. However, she shared that she understood the sacrifices her parents made for her and added that the money she made belonged to her parents as well.

Will Smith Adviced Keke Palmer Against One Thing That Jaden Smith Considered Doing Years Later Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life | Credits: Columbia Pictures...

The first images for Dope Thief, an upcoming TV series produced by Ridley Scott, have been released, revealing a first look at the crime show led by Narcos and Monsterverse stars. Scott is no stranger to producing a multitude of TV shows, including critically acclaimed series like The Good Wife and The Terror. He's also attached to the upcoming Alien: Earth TV series on FX, alongside the forthcoming Blade Runner 2099 show on Prime Video. However, he's also attached to the upcoming Apple TV+ crime series created by novelist and film writer Peter Craig, set to premiere in 2025.

Now, The Hollywood Reporter has released three new images from Dope Thief, teasing the upcoming, Scott-produced series. One image shows stars Brian Tyree Henry (Monsterverse) as Ray and Wagner Moura (Narcos) as Manny, two DEA agents in Philadelphia who uncover a massive drug operation. Another image shows Nesta Cooper, whose role in the show is currently unclear.

Stuntman Fred North explained the process of filming an action scene that featured a helicopter in Bad Boys for Life. After Michael Bay directed the first two Bad Boys films, directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah took over for the third film in the series, Bad Boys for Life. In the third installment, the wife and son of a Mexican drug lord seek revenge against Detective Mike Lowry (Will Smith) since he was involved in putting the drug lord behind bars. In addition to Smith, the cast of Bad Boys for Life includes Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, and Charles Melton.

In a video with the Corridor Crew, North broke down how they filmed a Bad Boys for Life scene in which a car and transport truck need to swerve out of the way of a helicopter. He explained that it was up to the drivers of...

Best known for playing the character Chris Alonso on 106 episodes of the CBS TV series S.W.A.T., Lina Esco has now become the latest actor to sign on for a role in Rip, a crime thriller that’s written and directed by Joe Carnahan and is set up at the Netflix streaming service. According to Variety, Esco will be taking on the role of Captain Jackie Velez.

Rip will follow a group of Miami cops whose trust begins to fray after they discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.

Esco joins a cast that includes Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, as well as Kyle Chandler of Super 8, Sasha Calle, who played Supergirl in The Flash, singer/songwriter Teyana Taylor, who starred in the drama A Thousand and One,...

After the shocking 2022 Oscars incident which involved Will Smith smacking Chris Rock for a supposedly offensive joke, the internet had a field day. Keyboard warriors were split, half condemning the actor’s impulsive actions while others trivializing the entire ordeal.

The online debate of what would have Smith done if that quip had been delivered by someone like Mike Tyson finally has an answer. The boxing legend revealed on his podcast the consequences of their potential brawl, stating there would have been no need for a confrontation. Tyson’s statement justified why the Suicide Squad actor wouldn’t need to have a face-off with him.

Mike Tyson vs Will Smith: Why it wouldn’t happen? Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

One of the most controversial and infamous moments in the history of the Academy Awards occurred in 2022. Chris Rock was called on-stage to deliver...

Will Smith is back on topof the Netflix US movie chart. The actor, who in recent years saw his career take a dip thanks to his Oscars night outburst at Chris Rock back in 2022, has followed up his streaming success at Netflix with the hit sequel Bad Boys: Ride or Die with a chart-topping display from his 2015 crime thriller, Focus.

Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, Focus stars Smith alongside the ever-popular Barbie star Margot Robbie, who appear as con-artist Nicky and amateur swindler Jess, respectively. Focus synopsis reads, While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship. Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme when Jess -- now an accomplished femme fatale -- unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop at a time when...

Thanks to his recent work in Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy has cemented himself as one of the most talented stars on the planet. But, nearly 10 years ago, he teamed up with two Marvel stars for an underrated sea adventure that has finally found its streaming niche. Murphy stars alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland in In the Heart of the Sea, the tragic survival biopic that has been climbing the Max global streaming charts. The film currently sits ahead of Get Hard, the comedy flick starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart, and Bad Boys for Life, the third film in Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise. In the Heart of the Sea also stars Brendan Gleeson and currently sits at a 42% score from critics and a 54% rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The 2024 box office is on track to break a recent Hollywood trend following the exceptional box office of 2023. As of early November, only two 2024 releases have broken the $1 billion global box office barrier, Inside Out 2 ($1.697 billion) and Deadpool & Wolverine ($1.337 billion), which is consistent with 2023's global box office led by Barbie ($1.446 billion) and The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($1.362 billion). 2024's Despicable Me 4 ($967.5 million) is essentially the Oppenheimer ($975.6 million) of this year's boss office results with nearly identical numbers. However, there is more than meets the eye about the 2024 domestic box office following 2023's roughly $9 billion revenue.

While 2023 has its fair share of box office bombs, the year as a whole featured an incredible slate of franchise blockbusters and sequels that helped to inflate its year-end revenue, which was up 30.5% compared to 2022. The U.S. domestic box office reached $9 billion in 2023 for the first time since 2019, which accrued $11.3 billion by comparison.

Earlier this year, it was announced that actor Jay Hernandez, whose credits include Magnum P.I., Hostel, and Suicide Squad, would be making his feature directorial debut with with the survival horror thriller Night Comes, working from a screenplay he wrote with Jason Bourque and Nancy Isaak. The film stars Dafne Keen and Samantha Lorraine – and now an image from the Night Comes production has been unveiled, giving us our first look at the characters played by Keen and Lorraine. That image can be found at the bottom of this article.

Coming our way from Impossible Dream Entertainment and the production and financing outfit Big Picture Cinema Group, Night Comes will unfold against the backdrop of a cataclysmic event that threatens to engulf humanity. Two sisters manage to escape the horror only find themselves thrust into a perilous struggle for survival, tasked with a mission that holds the fate of mankind in the balance.

Martin Lawrence is set to develop a sequel to the 1999 film Blue Streak, which had come on the heels of his success with Michael Bay's Bad Boys. The original film, which co-starred Luke Wilson, Dave Chappelle, Peter Greene, Nicole Parker, John Hawkes, Octavia Spencer, Nicole Ari Parker, and William Forsythe, followed a jewel thief who attempts to retrieve a diamond he left behind at a police station, eventually pretending to be an officer, only to inadvertently get partnered with a real detective. Blue Streak has generally been considered a fan-favorite among Lawrence's filmography.

Now, a quarter of a century later, Deadline reports that a Blue Streak sequel is in early development through Lawrence's production company Run Tel Dat, with Cole Maliska currently writing the screenplay. Alongside Lawrence, who is both starring and producing, the sequel is set to be produced by the actor's siblings, Robert Lawrence and Rae Proctor,...

“Beef” is officially moving forward with a second season at Netflix, with Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny set to star.

It had long been rumored that a second season of the series was moving forward but nothing had been officially confirmed until now. The official logline for the new season states, “A young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.”

The season will consist of eight 30-minute episodes. Lee Sung Jin returns as creator, showrunner, and executive producer. Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, and Jake Schreier also executive produce. A24 is the studio.

The first season of “Beef” starred Wong and Yeun as two people involved in a road rage incident that quickly escalates and disrupts both of their lives. The series debuted...