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Back in 2013, the Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks revealed to Daily Mail that his drastic transformations could have contributed to his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. “The gaining and the losing of weight may have had something to do with it because you eat so much bad food and you don’t exercise when you’re heavy,” he admitted at the London Film Festival while promoting Captain Phillips.

Hanks had a history of yo-yo dieting for roles. In Philadelphia, he shed pounds to portray a lawyer battling AIDS. For Cast Away, he lost nearly 50 pounds to play a man stranded on a deserted island convincingly. The transformations were striking, but they weren’t without consequences.

“I’ve talked to several actors who have gained weight for roles, and just out of the sheer physical toll on one’s knees and shoulders,...

The 97th Academy Awards is right around the corner, and it has already started creating buzz around the event. Celebrating excellence in the film industry, the award ceremony honors outstanding achievements in filmmaking, including acting, directing, writing, cinematography, and other aspects of filmmaking, making it the pinnacle of Hollywood recognition.

But over the last few years, even the most legendary actors have faced shocking snubs. Many popular and brilliant celebrities who influence and dominate the box office have not gotten the recognition they deserve when the award season rolls around.

Let’s look at a list of a few celebrities who have been overlooked by the Academy in the last 15 years.

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2010 was packed with amazing movies, be it Christopher Nolan’s Inception, Shutter Island, and Black Swan, among others. One such notable movie that received eight nominations is The Social Network,...

Ben Affleck is set to embark on his next directorial project soon, doing double duty by starring in the film as well. An exclusive new report from Deadline reveals that his long-in-development Netflix thriller Animals is set to begin production soon, with Los Angeles set to serve as the location for filming as soon as the rest of the cast for the movie is rounded out. Affleck originally intended for his long-time collaborator Matt Damon to star in the project, but the constant moving of dates no longer makes the actor a viable option. Instead, Affleck has found his Matt Damon replacement... in himself.

Aside from Affleck's starring role in Animals alongside his directing duties, Deadline has also reported that Gillian Anderson has joined the project as well. However, the capacity of her role is yet unknown. Animals will be based on a script written by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray,...

Ben Affleck is set to star in his upcoming Netflix thriller “Animals,” which he’s also directing. His longtime friend Matt Damon was originally slated to lead the film but had to depart due to scheduling conflicts with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey.”

“Animals” is aiming to begin production in Los Angeles this April, according to Deadline, who first reported the casting shakeup. Meanwhile, “The Odyssey” is expected to commence shooting in various global locations later in February.

Billy Ray, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Captain Phillips,” “The Hunger Games” and AMC Theatres’ iconic Nicole Kidman ad, is penning the screenplay with Connor McIntyre. The crime thriller reportedly follows a mayoral candidate whose child is kidnapped.

Though Damon won’t appear in “Animals,” he’s remaining on the project as a producer with Affleck through their company Artists Equity, along with executive Dani Bernfeld. Additional producers are Brad Weston and Collin Creighton of MakeReady,...

Tom Hanks' 2013 movie Captain Phillips was based on a true story, and it was surprisingly accurate about what actually happened during the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama. Captain Phillips depicted the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the cargo ship Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Hanks played the titular Richard Phillips, and Captain Phillips even included one of Hanks' best scenes ever. Captain Phillips is a very good movie, but it owes much of its acclaim to the true story behind it.

Captain Phillips is an intense thriller, and much of that tension comes from the true story. In April 2009, the Maersk Alabama was hijacked by Somali pirates. Though they left the ship on the same day, they took Phillips hostage in a small lifeboat for five days. From abuse at the hands of his kidnappers to the cramped and hot conditions of the lifeboat, Richard Phillips had a terrible experience.

After a glorious run of iconic performances and blockbuster hits in the 1990s, Tom Hanks carried along like the consistent and lovable movie star that he has been since his first screen appearance. Hanks became such a reliable force in movies that we all started to take him for granted. He may not be the familiar face of blockbusters like he used to be with Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan, but Hanks has arguably progressed as a dramatic performer as he's aged into his 60s. It was during the 2010s when Hanks cemented himself as "America's Dad." Starring in countless "dad" movies based around true stories in the last decade, this phase of Hanks' career peaked with the release of Captain Phillips, which features one of his most alluring performances, but not everyone, including the Academy Awards, seems to recognize that fact.

Amazon Prime Video is dropping new flicks on its platform this January, and we’re here to list the best of bunch.

It’s a new year, which means Prime Video has a fresh slate of films for folks to enjoy. From real-life, biographical tales to animated family goodies every generation can enjoy, Prime Video’s got a variety to explore. Plus, one of the streamer’s originals lands this month following its theatrical run, ready to give viewers fright-filled watch.

Check out our picks for the best new movies on Prime Video in January below.

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Rami Malek brought the iconic life story of Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury, to life in 2018 in Bryan Singer and Dexter Fletcher’s biographical film “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The movie covers Queen’s early beginnings and rise to fame, Mercury’s departure from the group and their reunion at...

"Oppenheimer" taking home Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars ceremony was more unusual than you might realize. As much as a WWII-era biopic about a bunch of white guys talking solemnly about Very Important Things qualifies as the ultimate dad movie, Christopher Nolan's film was also the first dyed-in-the-wool blockbuster to win Best Picture in two decades. Just as notably (but more relevant to our purposes here), "Oppenheimer" marked only the second time in that same period that Universal snagged the top prize at the Academy's annual awards show.

Take a step back and you'll notice that the biggest and oldest Hollywood studios, in general, began to win fewer and fewer Best Picture Oscars as the first quarter of the 21st century rolled along. Rather, this was the era in which the likes of indie-style producers and distributors such as Searchlight Pictures, A24, and Neon emerged as major players in the sometimes fun,...

Amazon Prime is ringing in the new year with a fresh lineup of exciting movies and TV shows for January 2025. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling action, heartwarming dramas, or laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something for everyone this month.

With an ever-growing library of content, Amazon Prime continues to offer a mix of original series and popular films, giving you plenty of options to kick back and enjoy some quality entertainment.

From eagerly awaited new releases to fan-favorite classics, January’s offerings promise to keep you entertained all month long. Get ready to dive into new adventures, explore different genres, and discover hidden gems that you might have missed in the past. Whether you’re planning a cozy night in or looking for something to binge-watch over the weekend, Amazon Prime has you covered.

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For all the love his fictional characters have received, Tom Hanks has spent much of his career playing real American heroes, whether it be the courageous Captain Sully Sullenberger in Sully or the ray of sunshine that was Fred Rodgers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. As 2025 gets underway, one of his acclaimed features that falls into this category has just arrived on Prime Video - Captain Phillips. The Oscar-nominated 2013 biopic places Hanks in the shoes of Richard Phillips, the captain of the Maersk Alabama container ship who, on one unexpected day in 2009, was confronted with the threat of Somali pirates. It takes inspiration from Phillips's novel recounting the incident with Stephan Talty, A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea, with director Paul Greengrass bringing the story to life.

Veteran actor Angus MacInnes, who played Gold Leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in Star Wars: A New Hope, has died. He was 77. MacInnes passed away on Monday, December 23, according to his family, who shared a statement on the actor’s Facebook page. A cause of death has not yet been revealed. “To all Angus’ fans around the world, with breaking hearts we write this,” the post began. “Angus MacInnes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and actor died on the 23rd of December 2024. He left us peacefully, surrounded by his family and love.” The statement continued by referencing some of MacInnes’ most memorable roles, including his parts in the films Judge Dredd, Witness, and Captain Phillips. “His work touched countless lives, and he took great pride in being part of these stories that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide,” the statement read. “For Angus, the fans of Star Wars held...

Canadian actor Angus MacInnes was renowned for his role as Gold Leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in the first Star Wars. He passed away on December 23, 2024, at 77. His family shared the news on Facebook, saying he died peacefully with his loved ones by his side. The reason he died has not been made public.

MacInnes had a career that lasted almost fifty years. His first movie role was in “Rollerball,” a future sports drama released in 1975. That being said, his role as the Y-wing fighter in George Lucas’s 1977 movie “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” made him famous. Later, he played this famous part again in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which came out in 2016. The movie mixed old footage with new lines.

In their statement, MacInnes’s family talked about how his work greatly affected many people. They said that he loved being in touch with “Star Wars” fans,...

Angus MacInnes, an actor most known for his role in 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope and 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has died. He was 77.

MacInnes died “peacefully, surrounded by his family and love” on Dec. 23, his family shared in a statement on Facebook. His cause of death wasn’t immediately available.

“His work touched countless lives, and he took great pride in being part of these stories that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide,” the statement read. “Angus was more than an actor—he was a kind, thoughtful, and generous soul who brought warmth and humor into the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and fellow actors but also by his fans around the world.”

Born on Oct. 27, 1947, in Ontario, Canada, MacInnes went on to pursue a career in acting that spanned multiple decades.

Angus MacInnes, a Canadian actor who appeared in 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope and 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, died Dec. 23, per a family statement. He was 77. No cause of death was provided.

“To all Angus’ fans around the world, with breaking hearts we write this: Angus MacInnes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and actor died on 23rd of December 2024. He left us peacefully, surrounded by his family and love,” the Facebook post read.

MacInnes’ career spanned decades, most notably featuring roles within the galaxy far, far away, as Gold Leader and Jon “Dutch” Vander. As noted in the obituary note, the actor especially cherished his time in the Star Wars films and subsequent fan community.

“For Angus, the fans of Star Wars held a special place in his heart. He loved meeting you at conventions, hearing your stories, and sharing in your passion for the saga.

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This January, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment from the Will Ferrell comedy film You’re Cordially Invited to the beloved romantic action comedy film The Fall Guy. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films that are coming to Prime Video in January 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Boogie Nights (January 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – New Line Cinema

Boogie Nights is a drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 1997 film is set in Los Angeles’s San Fernando Valley, and it follows Eddie Adams, a high school dropout working as a dishwasher as he becomes one of the biggest adult film stars,...

When it came time to choose a name for our first child, my husband and I had a list of one.

A couple of years before her birth, we’d been on an especially good date to see an Agnès Varda film in repertory; the protagonist’s style, wit and ultimate resilience appealed to us as much as Varda’s own story as a pathbreaking woman in the French New Wave did. We’d seen Varda’s documentary “Faces Places” at New York’s Quad Cinema just a week prior to seeing “Cléo From 5 to 7” at the Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn, and, especially in the spring of 2020, the double bill sat lodged in our minds. Cleo D’Addario turned 4 this past May.

I’d always assumed that moviegoing would be a part of Cleo’s story, and the story of our parenting her. I grew up movie mad,...

Paul Greengrass makes harrowing movies. He established this with his gripping 2002 Northern Ireland docudrama "Bloody Sunday," which was his springboard to Hollywood, where he turned the Jason Bourne franchise into a master class in jittery, handheld, shoot-for-the-edit cinema. These successes for Universal compelled the studio to take a managed $15 million risk on Greengrass' "United 93," his masterful staging of the heroic events that transpired on the fourth hijacked plane, which thankfully did not reach its target, on 9/11. It's his best film to date, but one that's also way too intense for many people to endure -- which can also be said of his biographical thriller "Captain Phillips."

The account of Somali pirates hijacking the shipping vessel Maersk Alabama in 2009 stars Tom Hanks as the title skipper who managed to engineer the rescue of himself and his crew from the ship. It's shot in Greengrass' trademark docudrama style, which means a lot of shaky cameras,...

Tom Hanks has been involved in some of the most beloved and highest-grossing movies of the past few decades, cementing himself as one of Hollywoods biggest draws and most recognizable names. However, picking the highest-rated movies out of the stars catalog isnt as easy as one might think, and the results certainly arent as obvious as expected. Tom Hanks best movies are those that allow the actor to delve into his most charming, charismatic performances - and four specific films stand out brighter than most.

While his career started out in blockbuster comedies like Big and Turner & Hooch, the actor has branched out to several different genres over the years. Hes arguably found most success in family dramas like Forrest Gump and Cast Away, but hes also tackled some much darker roles in projects such as Saving Private Ryan and Road To Perdition. Beyond that, Tom Hanks has starred...

Tom Hanks is a two-time Oscar-winner for his roles in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, and he's been nominated four more times dating back to 1989 and as recently as 2020. Hanks has had several movies streaming on Netflix for the last few months, most of which are unfortunately being dumped at the start of November. Netflix has officially announced that The Circle and The Terminal will leave the platform on October 31, with A Man Called Otto hanging around for a week longer, leaving on November 5 before heading to Hulu. The only remaining Tom Hanks movie on Netflix will be Captain Phillips, the 2013 biopic that also stars Catherine Keener and currently sits at a 93% score from critics and an 89% rating from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

A Stephen King adaptation has just found new life. The author's 2022 book "Fairy Tale" was originally eyed as a feature film. Now though? It's being retooled as a TV show by the folks at A24. This information comes courtesy of the folks at Deadline, who've revealed that Paul Greengrass is expected to be involved as a director and producer. Peter Rice ("Saturday Night") is also on board as an executive producer.

What's interesting here is that Greengrass was originally attached to direct "Fairy Tale" as a movie when he won the rights to the novel in 2022. While the new report notes that Greengrass' deal has not closed yet, it seems like things are headed in that direction. So, it appears as though the Oscar-nominee has really tuned into the material and wants in on the action, be it on the big or small screen.

It's also noted that the project...

Tom Hanks helped pay for a pivotal scene in Forrest Gump, with the movie going on to greatly influence his career. With a filmography that already included A League of Their Own, Big, Sleepless in Seattle, and Philadelphia, Hanks was already a well-known and well-regarded actor before Forrest Gump's 1994 release. The movie was still a significant moment in Hanks' career, though, earning him his third Academy Award nomination and his second win.

Hanks has since gone on to star in a number of other critically acclaimed movies, including Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, Pixar's Toy Story franchise, Cast Away, Catch Me if You Can, and Captain Phillips. As prolific as his career has been, Forrest Gump still remains one of Hank's best movies and most defining roles. When it comes to the enduring moments within the movie itself, Forrest's running scene particularly stands out, not only because of what is presented onscreen,...

Andy Muschietti's mega-blockbuster adaptation of "It" kicked off a new boom of Stephen King adaptations when it hit theaters in 2017, but if we were in a boom, is it safe to say we've now hit a bust? There are still tons of new King adaptations coming (I'm excited to see Osgood Perkins' take on "The Monkey" and Bryan Fuller's horned-up "Christine" update), but the massive hits have slowed down (remember "Firestarter?"), and one major adaptation, Warner Bros' "'Salem's Lot," is only now coming out after years of sitting on the shelf.

The works of Stephen King will always continue to be rich and entertaining, whether they're dominating the pop cultural zeitgeist or not. But if one title exemplifies the fickleness of the recent King adaptation boom, it's "Castle Rock," a wonderfully complicated, delightfully mysterious King-adjacent series that unceremoniously died on the vine at Hulu despite delivering two great seasons of television.

Paul Greengrass may no longer be a journalist, but he has successfully brought a journalistic style to both action films and historical dramas over his career. The filmmaker is best known for his hand-held, cinéma vérité style where the camera moves like a cameraman embedded in the scene, struggling to capture real events. His style is often imitated, though few are able to match the subtly precise way that Greengrass constructs his sequences through quick cutting and frenetic camerawork. Despite being famous for a specific filmmaking technique, Greengrass’ filmography is still quite diverse, which should be apparent in the gallery below.

He began his career working for the audacious British current affairs program “World in Action.” He transitioned to fiction filmmaking with a series of TV movies based on historical events. His breakout hit was the historical drama “Bloody Sunday,” chronicling the 1972 Bloody Sunday shootings. Greengrass was then hired to...

The 62nd edition of the New York Film Festival will kick off with RaMell Ross’s “Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Nickel Boys.”

Film at Lincoln Center made the announcement early Monday and notably didn’t specify a premiere designation for the film, perhaps an indication that “Nickel Boys” will have its world premiere at another festival such as the Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, or Venice Film Festival.

“What an absolute honor for ‘Nickel Boys’ to open the 62nd New York Film Festival… a daydream really, for the crew, the cast, and team who’ve committed so wholeheartedly to its vision,” Ross said in a statement. The filmmaker’s debut documentary, “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” was previously screened at the 2018 edition of New Directors/New Films at New York City’s Lincoln Center. Ross called his debut feature...

The biopic genre has become increasingly popular over the course of the 21st century. While some viewers may have trouble relating to the overabundance of comic book films released every year, stories that at least claim to be somewhat real may seem more inviting. Focusing on critical historical figures, such as Napoleon or Malcolm X, is one way to get attention; however, theres also the potential to gauge interest based on stories that were only recently in the news cycle. This was the case with Paul Greengrass 2013 film Captain Phillips, which was based on the hijacking of the cargo ship Maersk Alabama in 2009 by Somali Pirates.

Tom Hanks was seriously snubbed at the Oscars in 2014, particularly for "Captain Phillips" and "Saving Mr. Banks." Despite critical and financial success, these movies didn't receive Oscar nominations. Hanks' acting abilities sometimes go unacknowledged by the Academy Awards, but his fans appreciate his talents.

Tom Hanks has had a wildly successful acting career, but one of his best movies that was just added to Netflix highlights just how badly he was snubbed at the 2014 Academy Awards. Hanks has had a bit of good fortune with the Oscars: he's been nominated six times, with five of those nominations being for Best Actor. He also won the Best Actor Oscar twice in a row, for 1994's Philadelphia and 1995's Forrest Gump. All of Tom Hanks' best movies have been successful, usually both financially and critically, but some of them went underappreciated at the Oscars.

While he's far from the actor with the most Oscars,...

As the Academy prepares to debut an award for casting directors at the 2026 Oscars, the timing was right for Francine Maisler to travel this week to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic for a tribute organized by its Industry Days office. Taking the stage for a Kviff Talk with her associate Molly Rose, the renowned casting director admitted she had initially been reluctant to enter the limelight. “Coming here is special for me, because I tend to avoid these things. I’m hired to be behind the camera, not in front.”

Despite such modesty, Maisler had no trouble holding the room for nearly 90 minutes, reflecting not only on her own illustrious career path but praising the legions of actors she has worked with for the last 30-odd years. She seemed especially energized by Lady Gaga, having recently seen a cut of Todd Phillips’ heavily anticipated DC sequel Joker: Folie À Deux,...

Francine Maisler, longtime collaborator with Aaron Sorkin and Steven Soderbergh and casting director for “The Revenant,” “The Big Short,” “Little Women,” “Dune” and “The Bikeriders,” says she’s always been obsessed with performance.

“I’m always looking and seeing and my eye is taken with things,” she says.

“I love the theater,” she told an audience at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival this week, recalling being “mesmerized” by actors onstage long before she had the inkling to follow her career path.

Sorkin has said, “Francine has an eye for talent like no one I’ve ever met,” to which Maisler jokes, “We fight all the time.”

The longtime New Yorker started her career working for the Actors Equity union before moving into casting and professes she’s neither competitive nor did she ever dream of going bigtime. But after a few films in which “I just kind of kept...

Quick Links Captain Phillips Was a Blockbuster Hit The Real-Life Captain Richard Phillips Many Crew Members Sued Captain Phillips

When the phrase "based on a true story" comes up just before a movie begins, a certain excitement radiates through the audience. Viewers understand that what they see happening on the screen to actors is, in some form or fashion, a real-life telling of what happened to actual people. It is an exhilarating way to learn about history and understand situations you may otherwise never witness. However, because the medium used is a movie rather than a documentary, some creative liberties have likely occurred.

Some people are portrayed as better, nicer, or more heroic individuals. Some circumstances are made out to be scarier or more action-packed. Normally, audiences don't seem to mind a little Hollywood flare thrown in, but controversy arises when the real-life people who encountered the situation don't like...

Captain Phillips is a thrilling retelling of the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, but it minimized how long the hostage situation lasted. The crew of the Maersk Alabama was held hostage for a day before the pirates left, while Captain Phillips was held for five days in total after the pirates took him on the lifeboat. The 20 crew members and Captain Phillips were mostly unharmed, but likely faced significant trauma.

Captain Phillips is a fairly accurate retelling of the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, but the movie doesn't make it clear how long Richard Phillips and the ship's crew were held hostage by the Somali pirates. The true story of Captain Phillips saw Somali pirates hijack an American ship for the first time in almost 200 years. By the end of Captain Phillips, the crew of the Maersk Alabama and Captain Phillips made it out mostly unscathed, but they still had to endure a torturous experience.

Captain Phillips, now on Netflix, is based on the true 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Tom Hanks stars as Captain Richard Phillips and Barkhad Abdi plays the pirate leader Muse, with both receiving critical acclaim. Most of the cast's supporting actors were new to the industry, with exception to a few character actors like Chris Mulkey and Catherine Keener

The Captain Phillips cast features one Hollywood veteran and several new faces. Now streaming on Netflix, Captain Phillips is based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Tom Hanks leads the cast as the titular Captain Richard Phillips, the ship's commanding officer who is taken hostage by the pirates, led by their ruthless leader Muse, played by a new actor in a breakout role. The film focuses on the intense standoff between the crew and the pirates, highlighting Phillips' harrowing ordeal...

Tom Hanks' movie Captain Phillips is based on the memoir of Captain Richard Phillips titled A Captain's Duty. Phillips' memoir provides a detailed account of the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates and his life after the event. Phillips retired from his maritime career in 2014 and now speaks publicly about his experience.

Played by Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips, there is a real man behind the titular protagonist. Captain Richard Phillips was born in Winchester, Ma, in 1955 and worked as the ship captain of the Mv Maersk Alabama when it was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. Four years later, this feat was chronicled by the Paul Greengrass film Captain Phillips.

Captain Phillips brought wider exposure to Richard Phillips remarkable true story. The docudrama was nominated for several awards, including six Oscar nominations. Among said nominations were Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for the just-introduced Barkhad Abdi, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Though the film itself is gripping,...

Abduwali Muse was the only surviving pirate of the Maersk Alabama hijacking. Muse pled guilty to six felony charges and was sentenced to 405 months, or nearly 34 years, in federal prison. Muse is currently serving his 33-year sentence in a federal prison and will be released in 2038 with five years of supervised release.

Abduwali Muse was a main focus of Captain Phillips, but the movie never explained what happened to the pirate after the hijacking. Captain Phillips focuses on the true story of the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama. On April 8, 2009, Abduwali Muse and three other Somali pirates boarded the Maersk Alabama, took control, and eventually fled in a lifeboat with Captain Richard Phillips as their hostage. It was the first time a United States ship was boarded by pirates since the early 1800s, and the true story behind Captain Phillips was just as intense as the movie depicted it.

Captain...

Created by two of the industry’s most proficient goliaths Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, Band of Brothers is a haunting iteration of how one of the most courageous troupes of men survived the throes of the Second World War.

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Based on Stephen E. Ambrose’s non-fiction book of the same name, the HBO miniseries documents the horrific tale of the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, denominated the Easy Company. And the result was an Emmy-wining show that yielded war archives staggering enough to keep you up at night.

Tom Hanks Altered Band of Brothers to Do Justice to the Real-Life Soldiers

Considering how the WWII miniseries is based on Ambrose’s research findings along with interviews with the real-life veterans of Easy Company, authenticity and precision were of the utmost importance for co-creator Tom Hanks. After all, they were going to chronicle the...

Tom Hanks' versatile acting career includes standout roles in films like Big, Forrest Gump, and Saving Private Ryan. Captain Phillips, now on Netflix, is a biographical drama based on the true story of a hijacked ship, with Hanks portraying the ship's commanding officer. Hanks' final five minutes in Captain Phillips showcase a masterful, emotionally charged performance, humanizing the protagonist and earning praise.

One of the greatest scenes of Tom Hanks' entire 44-year career is in a movie that just released on Netflix. He is one of the best actors in Hollywood. Movies that define Tom Hanks' career demonstrate his unbelievable acting range. He began in comedy, showcasing his knack for humor and charm, from Bosom Buddies to Ron Howard's Splash, to The Money Pit alongside Shelley Long. However, his career truly took off in the late 1980s with the film Big, where his performance as a child in an...

Axel Foley returning to Beverly Hills, an animated feature from former Studio Ghibli talent, a jaw-dropping doc about love-struck “rooftoppers” and final seasons from three big shows — a Spanish teen drama, a viking saga and Daniel Larusso’s last hurrah — are some of the highlights on Netflix in July.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Netflix’s high profile feature release for this month, arrives on July 3. The fourth installment in the Eddie Murphy-led action-comedy franchise, sees Detroit detective Axel Foley return to Beverly Hills, thirty years after his last visit. This time, Foley must team up with a new partner — played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt — when his daughter’s (Taylour Paige) life is threatened. Franchise fans will be happy to see regulars Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold), John Taggart (John Ashton), Jeffrey Friedman (Paul Reiser) and Serge (Bronson Pinchot) make appearances and series newcomer Kevin Bacon is also part of the action as Captain Grant.

Netflix has a couple of major series airing all or part of their final seasons in July 2024. The hit Spanish drama Elite is set to premiere its eighth and final season in full this month with one final mystery (July 26), Vikings: Valhalla is setting off on one final adventure with its third season (July 11), and Cobra Kai is also entering its swan song era with the first part of its final sixth season arriving on Netflix July 18.

The most notable movie offering this month is Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (July 3). Thirty years after his last case, Eddie Murphy returns as the titular detective Axel Foley, teaming up with old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Taggart (John Ashton) to uncover a conspiracy and keep his daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) safe.

Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings with that respective country’s two-letter country code.

Summer 2024 has officially begun, and as the weather starts to heat up this July, so will Netflix‘s streaming catalogue. From the highly anticipated return of “Cobra Kai” to the sixth season of the hit reality show “Too Hot to Handle,” Netflix is giving viewers lots to binge as they attempt to escape the summer sun.

Eddie Murphy is revising his iconic role of Detroit detective Axel Foley in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” 40 years after the original “Beverly Hills Cop” film debuted. “Simone Biles Rising,” a four-part documentary about the olympic gold-medalist, is set to release some time this July — just in time for her return to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.”Receiver,” another sports docuseries to follow last year’s “Quarterback,” will star NFL players like Davante Adams (Las Vegas Raiders) and Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings).

Along with new content, Netflix is adding loads of family classics such...

The Netflix July 2024 originals, movies, and TV shows have been revealed and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also announced which movies and TV series will be leaving next month.

The July lineup includes Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1, The Dragon Prince Season 6, Elite Season 8, Exploding Kittens, Find Me Falling, and Homicide: Los Angeles.

The Netflix July 2024 slate also features Love Is Blind: Brazil Season 4, Simone Biles Rising, Too Hot to Handle Season 6, Unsolved Mysteries Volume 4, and Vikings: Valhalla Season 3.

Netflix July 2024 Schedule

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Laliga: All Access (Es) — Netflix Documentary

This docuseries grants an exclusive look into the acclaimed Spanish football league — from triumphs during the game to tears off the pitch.

Simone Biles Rising — Netflix Sports Series

Follow gymnast Simone Biles as she balances her personal life, mental health journey, and training ahead of a highly anticipated return to the Olympics.

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Four of Tom Hanks last seven major roles have ended up on streaming services – yet have the films been pretty much forgotten already?

In February of 2023, we got something of an endangered species: a surprisingly positive box office story. That a movie had overperformed against fairly gloomy expectations, and turned into a success on the quiet.

That film was A Man Called Otto, released by Sony and directed by Marc Forster. An English-language remake of Oscar-winning Swedish film A Man Called Ove, what was interesting about the movie’s success is it’s the kind of film that’s apparently not supposed to work in cinemas. Aimed at an older audience, without showboaty effects or Roman numerals, and with a fairly morose central character: this is the stuff that streaming services want to devour.

But Sony gambled, put it into cinemas, and took home over $100m worldwide. That’s not Spider-Man money obviously,...

Longtime Sony Pictures Entertainment executive Doug Belgrad is joining Netflix as vice president of film, joining the team assembled by the streamer’s new film head Dan Lin.

Belgrad was at Sony for more than 25 years, most recently as president of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group. Before that, he spent a decade as president and head of production at Columbia Pictures.

At Sony, he was involved in the Spider-man, Men In Black and Bad Boys franchises, as well as individual projects including The Social Network, Zero Dark Thirty, Captain Phillips and American Hustle.

In 2016, after leaving Sony, Belgrad founded 2.0 Entertainment,...

Is Tom Hanks Eyeing Gotham? Actor Expresses Interest in Portraying Batman Villain ( Photo Credit – Flickr )

Renowned for his adaptability in a multitude of genres from comedy, romance, science fiction to war dramas, Tom Hanks previously revealed his aspiration to join the cast of a Batman film. Given the expansive realms within the DC universe, the possibility of Hanks realizing this dream has heightened, hinting at an intriguing evolution in his professional journey.

During an interview with On Demand Entertainment a decade ago to promote “Captain Phillips,” Tom Hanks discussed his absence from major superhero films and whether it was intentional. Hanks shared that although he hadn’t been approached for such roles, he had a keen interest in the genre, especially in playing a villain, preferably a Batman adversary, as he preferred not to portray characters guiding the heroes.

With the coexistence of two Batman franchises—Matt Reeves’ The Batman...

Uwe Boll’s migrant crisis thriller “Run” is making its market debut in Cannes via Stuttgart-based sales company Kinostar.

Boll just wrapped shooting on his latest pic and unveiled the first images from the production. Shot entirely in the resort town of Baška on the Croatian island of Krk, which doubles for a coastal community in Italy, “Run” follows a group of desperate migrants as they make landfall after a perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea and the impact of their arrival on locals and tourists.

The cast includes Emmy and Tony award winner Amanda Plummer, James Russo, European Film Award winner Ulrich Thomsen, BAFTA winner Barkhad Abdi (“Captain Phillips”), Kristen Renton, Daniel Sauli, Marcus Henderson, Mohammed (Michel) Qissy, Sammy Sheik, Costas Mandylor, Daniela Piperno (“Ferrari”), Ezra Mabengeza, Hannah Balogun and Matteo Pasquini (“Return to Silent Hill”).

“It was a real pleasure to work with this extraordinary ensemble cast and the talented crew,...

Dan Lin has found his right hand man.

Former Sony head turned producer Doug Belgrad is joining Netflix as vice president of film.

“We are thrilled to welcome Doug to our film team as Vice President of Film,” said Lin in a statement. “He brings a wealth of experience to the role from his many years as a respected studio executive, producer and co-financier. We will be leaning on Doug’s great creative instincts, his eye for talent, and his deep relationships across the filmmaking and talent community. We can’t wait for him to get started and look forward to his many contributions as we pursue our mission to make best-in-class films across every genre.”

Belgrad’s hire is the first major exec move by Lin, who took over as head of film in April after taking over the job from Scott Stuber. Lin is tasked with steering the...

Despite Hanks' desire to be in superhero movies, he hasn't been cast in one yet, but has expressed interest in playing a Batman villain. Hanks could play characters like Hugo Strange or Ventriloquist from Batman's universe. With multiple Batman franchises active, now is the perfect time to fulfill Hanks' wish and cast him in a superhero movie.

Tom Hanks hasnt made a superhero movie yet, but its finally time for him to fulfill his wish to make a Batman movie. Despite the superhero genre having a massive boost in the last decade and more, many popular and beloved actors still havent been part of a superhero movie. The reasons for this vary depending on the actor, as some have been quite open about their dislike and disinterest in superhero movies, while others havent had the chance to join a superhero project in a role that interests them.

Among the actors...

Tom Hanks has played a hero multiple times, whether in Captain Phillips or as Woody from Toy Story. Each time, he’s managed to bring something new and meaningful to the idea of being a hero. Thus, when Clint Eastwood approached Tom Hanks, proposing that he take on the role of Sully, the real-life hero who safely landed a plane on the Hudson River in 2009, Hanks found himself pausing before making a decision, in the 2016 film.

Clint Eastwood in Bronco Billy

But then Eastwood hit him with just three words that sealed the deal. And that decision turned out to be a major highlight in Hanks’ already impressive career.

Clint Eastwood’s Three Words That Influenced Tom Hanks to Portray Sully

Before Sully, Tom Hanks had already portrayed heroes, or as he puts it “ordinary guys in extraordinary circumstances.” He had often felt typecasted. When Clint Eastwood offered him the role of Sully,...

After a glorious run of iconic performances and blockbuster hits in the 1990s, Tom Hanks carried along like the consistent and lovable movie star that he has been since his first screen appearance. Hanks became such a reliable force in movies that we all started to take him for granted. He may not be the familiar face of blockbusters like he used to be with Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan, but Hanks has arguably progressed as a dramatic performer as he's aged into his 60s. It was during the 2010s when Hanks cemented himself as "America's Dad." Starring in countless "dad" movies based around true stories in the last decade, this phase of Hanks' career peaked with the release of Captain Phillips, which features one of his most alluring performances, but not everyone, including the Academy Awards, seems to recognize that fact.

April is shaping up to be a huge month at Hulu! Catch the premiere of the Hulu Original series “Under the Bridge,” starring recent Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Riley Keough, and Vritika Gupta and based on the book of the same name by Rebecca Godfrey chronicling the 1997 murder of Reena Virk. The streamer will also host the premieres of multiple major FX projects, including the second half of Ryan Murphy’s latest “American Horror Story” installment, “American Horror Story: Delicate,” starring Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne, and more. The end of April will also bring the premiere of the new limited international spy series “The Veil,” starring Elisabeth Moss and Yumna Marwan

Whether you’re looking for a new “Real Housewives” spinoff or a best-selling manga adaptation, check out everything coming to Hulu this month, including The Streamable’s top picks available throughout April!

Women’s History Month may be over, but that doesn’t mean that women aren’t leading many of Hulu’s top picks for April. The month begins with the premiere of Vanderpump Villa, a Hulu Original reality series that follows Lisa Vanderpump and the hand-selected staff members employed at her lavish French estate, Chateau Rosabelle. This next chapter in the Vanderpump saga is sure to be full of drama, decadence, and debauchery as the staff caters to Vanderpump, her wealthy guests, and their own desires.

Hulu Original Under the Bridge, based on the 1997 true-crime novel of the same name, also premieres this month. This limited series follows the investigation of Reena Virk’s disappearance –the fourteen-year-old left to meet some friends and never returned home. Starring Riley Keough and Academy Award nominee Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge has all the makings of a true-crime hit. Rounding out this month,...

Reassuring fans, Eddie Lucas confirmed he and his crew were safe during the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Eddie expressed gratitude for the messages he received following the tragedy, revealing they were not on duty at the time of the incident. As a tugboat captain in Maryland, Eddie shared his relief at avoiding the bridge incident and sympathized with those affected.

Below Deck alum Eddie Lucas took to Instagram to reassure his social media followers that he's safe after the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The morning of Tuesday, March 26, not too long after midnight, a container ship lost power and ended up colliding with the bridge, causing the structure, which runs across the Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor, to collapse into the water. Six people are presumed dead, with two bodies having already been recovered. Eddie is a tugboat captain based out of Maryland.