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Ryan Gosling will star in a film adaptation of Andy Weir’s science thriller novel Project Hail Mary, and there’s much to look forward to.

Warning! Very, very mild spoilers for Project Hail Mary’s premise.

Featured image: Ryan Gosling in First Man. Credit: Universal Pictures

It’s in the title; Film Stories. You’re most likely on this website to read about films or maybe a TV show every once in a while. Maybe you’ve bought one of our magazines (and gawd bless you for doing so). Yet here, I’m talking about a book, albeit one currently being adapted into a movie: it’s Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary.

If either name rings a bell, it’s probably because Weir also penned the novel Ridley Scott’s excellent The Martian was adapted from (Ridley Scott’s last great film to date? Discuss…).

Project Hail Mary...

For years, Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling has been a popular choice for superhero fan castings. Most particularly among Marvel fans who have wanted to see Gosling join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recently, some fans have been trying to campaign for him to portray the new version of Ghost Rider, after the acclaimed actor previously revealed that the anti-hero was his dream MCU role.

Now we finally got an idea of what Gosling would look like as Ghost Rider through an Instagram post shared by PISCESGOJI2021. The digital artist has created cool new Marvel fan art, reimagining Gosling as the star of Marvel Television’s Ghost Rider series. It has already been more than a decade since the fan-favorite hero was last seen on the big screen. The character was famously played by Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage in two Sony-produced movies, including 2007’s Ghost Rider and 2011’s Spirit of Vengeance. In...

Every generation gets their own raucous college comedy, and whether yours is “Animal House” (1978) or “Van Wilder” (2002), “School Daze” (1988) or “22 Jump Street” (2014), “Legally Blonde” (2001) or “Everybody Wants Some!” (released 2016 but set in 1980), you’ll recognize plenty of each in Benito Skinner’s Amazon Prime Video series, “Overcompensating.”

Although it’s unclear what generation the 31-year-old Skinner is meant to be representing when his modern-day freshmen profuse their love for decade-old pop culture like “Glee” (2009-2015), the “Twilight” films (2008-2012), and Nicki Minaj’s 2011 banger, “Super Bass” — while still selling their souls for to see Charli Xcx (an executive producer on the series) — the first season’s emphasis on universal elements, like hormone-induced comic hysteria and early-adult edification, prove endearing enough to overcome nagging failures of overfamiliarity and nostalgic imprecision.

At his Idaho high school, Benny (Skinner) is the golden boy: star quarterback on the football team, class valedictorian, and Homecoming king.

During Amazon’s annual upfront presentation, MGM+ and Prime Video unveiled a first-look image from the eagerly awaited Spider-Noir series coming in 2026. The image showcases Nicolas Cage in the iconic suit.

Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. Spider-Noir tells the story of an aging and down-on-his-luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.

The Spider-Noir series will be available in both black and white and color on the streaming services. It is produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video.

The cast includes Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage, Emmy Award-winning actor Lamorne Morris, Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actor Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, and Jack Huston.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

The guest stars include Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher,...

"Wherever I go, the wind follows. And the wind... smells like rain."

After dropping a first look photo earlier today, the first official teaser trailer for Spider-Noir has found its way online, offering a sensational sneak peek at the upcoming Nicolas Cage-fronted series that is set to arrive on our small screens in 2026.

The synopsis reads, "Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. Spider-Noir tells the story of an aging and down on his luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero."

As per the official press release, the series will be available to watch in black and white and in color. It will debut domestically on MGM+, then launch globally on Prime Video the following day in over 240 countries and territories.

The main star cast features...

It's been less than a week since Nicolas Cage detailed the secretive process of working on his upcoming Spider-Noir series, and now the show has just taken a huge step forward. Amazon held its annual upfront presentation tonight, and swinging onto the announcement board was Spider-Noir. Amazon officially unveiled the first image of Cage as the titular character in the series, and also confirmed that Spider-Noir will premiere on Prime Video in 2026. The show, which is based on the popular Spider-NoirMarvel Comic book, will tell the story of an aging and down-on-his-luck private investigator (Cage), who grapples with his past life as New York's only superhero. The first image from Spider-Noir can be found below, and Amazon has also announced that the series will stream in both black and white and in color.

In addition to Cage, the series will star Emmy-winner Lamorne Morris, best known for his role in the popular sitcom New Girl.

Prime Video shared a first look at Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir in the streamer’s new live-action series premiering in 2026. The image, which was shared during Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers on Monday, features Cage in the Marvel antihero’s iconic black suit.

“Spider-Noir” tells the story of of an aging and down on his luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.

In addition to Cage, the series stars Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez and Jack Huston. Guest stars include Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson and Kai Caster.

“Spider-Noir” is produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video. Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot serve as co-showrunners and executive producers.

After voicing the fan-favorite, black-and-white Spider-Man Noir in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Nicolas Cage is suiting up as the hero in the first look at Prime Video’s live-action series “Spider-Noir.”

Cage is dressed in Spider-Man Noir’s iconic costume in the black-and-white first look photo, which Prime Video released Monday during its upfronts presentation. He’s wearing the same fedora, white goggles, black webbed mask and trench coat that his “Spider-Verse” counterpart wears. Though the series shares the character with “Into the Spider-Verse,” it’s based on the “Spider-Man Noir” comic books.

Releasing in 2026, “‘Spider-Noir’ tells the story of an aging and down on his luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.” The show will be available in both black-and-white and color.

In addition to Cage, the cast includes Lamorne Morris,...

Nicolas Cage is getting his long-awaited noir debut. Who knew it would be through the Spider-Verse, though? The iconic Oscar-winning actor reprises his “Into the Spider-Verse” voice over role for a live-action spinoff series, “Spider-Noir.”

Originally titled “Noir,” the MGM+ and Prime Video series was announced in 2023, with Cage confirmed for the lead role in 2024. “Spider-Noir” is based on the 2009 Marvel comic of the same name. The series centers on Cage’s titular character who is an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York; he’s later forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero, as the logline teases.

Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, and Jack Huston comprise the main cast. Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson,...

At long last, the first official look at Nicolas Cage suited up as Spider-Noir has been revealed, and it’s pretty much perfect. Check it out below!

Cage stars in Spider-Noir as an “aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.” Cage first voiced the character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The series also features Brendan Gleeson as the main villain, a mob boss, Lamorne Morris as Robbie Robertson, Abraham Popoola as a World War I veteran, Jack Huston as a bodyguard, and Li Jun Li as a singer at a premier New York nightclub.

Related Spider-Noir: Everything we know about Nicolas Cage’s Marvel Comics superhero series

Lukas Haas, who plays a subordinate of Gleeson’s character, has previously teased that the series could be released in black-and-white.

Jillian Bell’s directorial debut is a drop-dead funny “Risky Business” riff that would have killed in theaters

Some movies feel like they sprang organically from the hearts and souls of their creators. Others, like Jillian Bell’s directorial debut “Summer of 69,” seem to have been reverse-engineered from a clever title. I can’t say for sure that Bell and/or her co-writers Liz Nico and Jules Byrne came up with the idea for a movie about a teen girl hiring a sex worker to teach her how to “69” her prospective boyfriend by working backwards from the phrase “Summer of 69.” But I can say that if they just happened to come up with a 69-centric comedy premise, it sure was kismet that the words “Summer of 69” were already out there, even if the movie really is more of a late spring affair.

“Summer of 69” stars Sam Morelos as Abby Flores,...

Who is the top earner for Marvel’s Thunderbolts? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Fans may’ve expected big MCU names like Sebastian Stan or Florence Pugh to top the financial charts for the movie. But plot twist — it is Julia Louis-Dreyfus who quietly flexed the fattest bank account behind the scenes.

Yep, the comedic queen who played Valentina Allegra de Fontaine had a jaw-dropping net worth of $250 million (via Celebrity Net Worth). That number left her Thunderbolts co-stars trailing by miles. While she pulled strings in the shadows on screen, off-screen she ruled the paycheck leaderboard. Julia wasn’t new to commanding attention, she dominated sitcom royalty with Seinfeld, crushed awards with Veep, and later slid into the MCU with the same effortless power.

The rest of the cast? Not exactly broke, but nowhere close. Florence Pugh, known for flipping between emotional depth in Little Women and intense action in Black Widow,...

Hulu’s upcoming original film Summer of 69 follows a socially awkward high school senior who turns to an exotic dancer for help winning over her longtime crush. The comedy, directed by Jillian Bell, begins streaming May 9 and had its premiere at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in March.

The film stars Sam Morelos as Abby, a shy and inexperienced teen preparing to graduate. When she learns that her crush, Max (Matt Cornett), is finally single, she enlists the help of Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman), a dancer at the local strip club Diamond Dolls. The trailer opens with Abby narrating, “Every person on earth was more sexually experienced than me — and then everything changed.” She later describes Santa Monica as her “sexual fairy godmother.”

Fineman plays Santa Monica as confident and impulsive, with a personal stake in the outcome of her lessons. The club where she works is...

Chloe Fineman tries her best to provide sex advice in the trailer for Hulu’s comedy feature Summer of 69.

Jillian Bell co-wrote and directed the movie that begins streaming May 9. Rounding out the cast are Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy, Alex Moffat and Paula Pell.

Summer of 69 centers on Abby (Morelos), an awkward high school senior seeking guidance from an exotic dancer (Fineman) in her efforts to seduce her crush prior to graduation.

“Every person on earth was more sexually experienced than me — and then everything changed,” Morelos says in the trailer. “I found my sexual fairy godmother in a strip club.”

Later in the footage, Morelos declares, “I am a sex machine.” This leads Fineman to respond, “Yes, bitch! There she is.”

Bell makes her feature directorial debut from a script she co-wrote with Liz Nico and Jules Byrne. Producers include Bell,...

Hulu has revealed the official trailer and key art for its Original film, Summer of 69, which will debut on the streaming service on May 9, 2025. The film marks Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut.

In Summer of 69, an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood.

Jillian Bell co-wrote the screenplay for the movie alongside Liz Nico and Jules Byrne.

The ensemble cast includes Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), Sam Morelos (That ’90s Show), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Liza Koshy (A Family Affair), Nicole Byer (Nailed It!), Matt Cornett, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, and Fernando Carsa.

“It’s always been my dream to direct, and I am thrilled to be telling a story about female friendship with a cast of the most talented and funny humans,...

The Hollywood formula is simple: If a movie is good, people instantly assume that it will get a sequel. But some stories are simply better left as one-offs — at least that's what director Paul Feigtold Collider's Steve Weintraub at a recent Q&a for his new film, Another Simple Favor. Feig is an accomplished director, bringing us some of our favorite projects, including several episodes of The Office, the female reboot of Ghostbusters, and the hit comedy Bridesmaids. The Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig film is a beloved classic, meaning people often ask if there will be a sequel to the film.

During his Q&a with Weintraub, Feig brought up working with multiple cameras. He spoke about Bridesmaids and shooting Wiig and Rudolph and the coverage he could get on them by "cross shooting." Feig bringing up the film allowed Weintraub to ask if there was ever a chance...

Exclusive: UTA has signed writer, director, producer, and showrunner Oren Uziel for representation in all areas.

Currently, Uziel is serving as writer, executive producer, and showrunner of Spider-Noir, the highly anticipated live-action comic book series for MGM+. Produced alongside Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Amy Pascal, the show has Nicolas Cage reprising his role as Spider-Man Noir, a gritty, 1930s-era superhero detective, from the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Most recently for film, Uziel co-wrote the screenplay for The Lost City, a romantic adventure-comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, which grossed over $192 million worldwide.

Uziel first garnered industry attention in 2009 with his original Black List script Shimmer Lake, which he ultimately helmed for Netflix in 2017, in his directorial debut. Known for its reverse chronological storytelling, the noir thriller stars Rainn Wilson, Wyatt Russell, Ron Livingston, and more.

Uziel’s subsequent script, Kitchen Sink, made the Black List in...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the realest of them all? That question has been ricocheting around Hollywood like a loose cannonball ever since Sean Combs’ name got tangled up in federal charges of s*x trafficking and racketeering. As May 5, 2025, inches closer—aka trial day—big names like Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Justin Bieber, and others have been hopping off Diddy.

From baby oil jokes to Netflix confessions and podcast proclamations, A-listers are drawing bold lines in the sand.

Diddy in a still from Black-ish | Credits: ABC

In a town where fame fades faster than Instagram stories, reputations are the real currency. And these stars? They’re making it crystal clear: they were never there!

Will Smith Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Credits: NBC

Will Smith, who’s had his fair share of viral moments lately, isn’t mincing...

Hulu has announced that its Original film, Summer of 69, will debut on the streaming service on May 9, 2025. The film marks Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut.

In Summer of 69, an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood.

Jillian Bell co-wrote the screenplay for the movie alongside Liz Nico and Jules Byrne.

The ensemble cast includes Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), Sam Morelos (That ’90s Show), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Liza Koshy (A Family Affair), Nicole Byer (Nailed It!), Matt Cornett, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, and Fernando Carsa.

“It’s always been my dream to direct, and I am thrilled to be telling a story about female friendship with a cast of the most talented and funny humans,” said Bell when the project...

Channing Tatum Gambit Trauma (Photo Credit – Instagram)

For Channing Tatum, Marvel movies weren’t just entertainment, they were a reminder of what could’ve been. The actor once poured years of passion and effort into a solo Gambit film, only to watch it crumble. And that sting stuck around.

“I haven’t been able to see any of the [Marvel] movies [since],” Tatum told Variety back in 2022. “I loved that character. It was just too sad. It was like losing a friend because I was so ready to play him.”

That heartbreak started way back in 2014. Tatum had been cast as Gambit, the smooth-talking, card-slinging mutant from the X-Men universe. The plan? Introduce him in X-Men: Apocalypse and follow it up with a solo film. But the rollout never happened.

Trending When Salma Hayek’s Tight Body-Hugging Dress Couldn’t Contain Her Busty Assets Making Men Wildly Scream ‘I Wanna Be Her End Game’ In Their Heads!

Marvel Studios has released six new character posters from Jake Schreier's Thunderbolts*, to tell you exactly what is and what isn't a Thunderbolt - and spotlighting the six main Marvel antiheroes headlining the feature: Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell).

While the plot has remained mostly under wraps, the film will follow these six disillusioned castoffs as they find themselves caught in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), forcing them to band together and face the darkest corners of their past - as well as take on a threat unlike any the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ever seen: Sentry (Lewis Pullman).

With Walt Disney Studios hosting their CinemaCon presentation tomorrow, it's likely the attendees will be treated to an extended look at the movie and, while it may be unlikely,...

The Friday franchise has just been revived more than 20 years after the last movie was released. New Line President and Cco Richard Brener confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that Ice Cube had reached a deal to write and star in Last Friday, which will directly follow Friday After Next (2002). Ice Cube mentioned last summer that he was pushing for another Friday movie to get made, but that he wasn’t making any ground convincing Warner Bros. that it was worthwhile. There is no word on if Chris Tucker, Mike Epps, or John Witherspoon are attached to star. It is also unknown at this time who will direct the film, and additional casting is ongoing. Last Friday also has no official release date at this time.

The first Friday movie hit theaters in 1995 and was an instant hit. The film earned scores of 77% from critics and 91% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes,...

Edgar Wright's The Running Man remake, a project he first mentioned on Twitter nearly eight years ago, has finished filming in the UK, with star Glen Powell ctaking to social media to confirm the wrap of principal photography, which started November 4, 2024.

Powell shared the news via his official Instagram account.

Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ has wrapped filming.

Starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, and Michael Cera. pic.twitter.com/BvvZLsLgv2

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April showers… don’t matter if you’re sat inside watching TV. The Disney Bundle™ ensures that this is possible in perpetuity, with the entire libraries of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN available in whichever permutation serves your lifestyle.

This spring, Disney+ continues the rollout of “Daredevil: Born Again” and soon welcomes the return of “Andor” Season 2 (and achieving the rare astrological phase in which both Marvel and Star Wars are active on the streamer). Plenty of shows and movies will also join the Hulu library; the Emmy-winning original series “The Handmaid’s Tale” returns after a three-year hiatus with its sixth and final season, and FX will premiere the limited series “Dying for Sex” starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate (based on the podcast from Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer).

Top Pick: “Andor” Season 2

The Emmy-nominated (and IndieWire-beloved) series from Tony Gilroy returns for its second and final season this spring,...

Kai Caster played Dirk Bennett on ten episodes of the Prime Video series The Baxters, showed up in a season 3 episode of Magnum P.I. and a season 8 episode of American Horror Story, and – after playing Young Kayce in a season 2 episode of Yellowstone – was cast to play the character Rowdy in five episodes of the fifth season. Now, Deadline reports that Caster has landed a guest role in Prime Video’s Marvel-inspired series Spider-Noir and has also secured a leading role in the horror comedy Halloween Store.

Nicolas Cage voiced the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man Noir in the animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and we’re going to have the chance to watch him play the character in live-action in Spider-Noir, which has Cage taking on the role of an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York who is forced to grapple with...

I’m really looking forward to Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir, and one actor on the series has teased that it could double down on the film noir aspect. While speaking with ComingSoon.net, Lukas Haas said Spider-Noir could be released in black-and-white. I’d be into that.

“We filmed it in — I think it may come out in both black and white and color, but when we filmed it, the monitors were all black and white, so you got this feeling and it looked very, very authentic,” Haas said. “To the point that I would actually go and look at the monitor and think I was looking at some older footage, but it was actually just a monitor of what was on the camera at the time. They did a beautiful job with the filters and all that stuff, making it look like genuine old 1930s, black and white film.

The cast of the upcoming horror sequel Scream 7 continues to grow. Now, another two names have been revealed as franchise newcomers for the movie.

Per Deadline, it's been announced that Scream 7 has recruited Michelle Randolph (Landman) and Jimmy Tatro (The Real Bros of Simi Valley). Details about their roles have not been disclosed, but either one could potentially be playing the next person to be unmasked as a Ghostface killer, given how that changes with each installment. They could also just as easily be playing two more victims of the Ghostface killer. In any case, all fans can do at this time is speculate with no additional information known about the roles.

Randolph is best known for her breakout role in Landman, the Paramount+ series in which she plays the daughter of Billy Bob Thornton's character. She also has a role in the Yellowstone prequel series 1923. Scream 7...

Emily Osment, best known for her role as Lily Truscott on Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, has evolved from a young TV star to a well-rounded actress and singer. From a young TV star to a well-rounded actress, she has landed in various roles, including Spy Kids, and the TV show Young Sheldon. However, it was her portrayal of Lily that truly captured her in the spotlight.

Hannah Montana stars, Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, and Mitchel Musso Credit: Disney

As her career continued to blossom, Osment also navigated the complexities of her personal life, notably her high-profile dating life and her recent divorce. After a long-term relationship, she married her boyfriend, Jack Anthony. Long before that, she was in a relationship with YouTuber-turned-actor Jimmy Tatro. It garnered a lot of media attention and became one of her most talked about relationships.

Emily Osment dated YouTuber turned-actor, Jimmy Tatro in her...

The year was 1997 and John Travolta’s Sean Archer was swapping faces with Nicolas Cage’s Castor Troy in Face/Off.Now, 28 years later, Travolta is reuniting with the scene-stealing Gina Gershon, who played Sasha Hassler in the film, which grossed $246 million worldwide. A trailer for the new Travolta/Gershon film High Rollers dropped recently and has the two playing a power couple.

From Saban Films, High Rollers also stars Lukas Haas (Inception)and rapper/actor Quavo. The film was written by Chris Siverston and directed by Randall Emmett, and it hits theaters on March 14.

RelatedJohn Travolta's 35-Year-Old Comedy (With Bruce Willis as a Baby) Might Get Rebooted

The director of the John Travolta and Kirstie Alley film is teasing that a new installment of the franchise will be made.

Summary of High Rollers

The film’s official synopsis reads: “Master thief Mason (John Travolta) is living the criminal’s...

Longlegs star Nicolas Cage voiced the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man Noir in the animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and we’re going to have the chance to watch him play the character in live-action in the upcoming MGM+ and Prime Video series that’s going by the title Spider-Noir. That show is currently in production, and today, Deadline revealed that the recurring cast includes Amy Aquino (Bosch) and Andrew Robinson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)!

I’m especially excited to hear that Andrew Robinson is involved with this show, because he has been largely absent from our screens for way too long. The character actors has racked up over 100 credits over the course of a career that stretches back to 1969, with Dirty Harry, Mask, Cobra, Hellraiser, Shoot to Kill, Child’s Play 3, Trancers III, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, and The Puppet Masters being among the many movies you might have seen him in.

Amy Schumer is back with a new comedy, and she’s got a lot of familiar faces alongside her.

Now streaming on Netflix, “Kinda Pregnant” centers on a woman who has dreamed of settling down and becoming a mom, but life hasn’t had that in the cards for her just yet. So, when her best friend gets pregnant, she kind of spins out.

That spin-out includes using a pregnancy belly to fake her own, but of course, that scheme quickly goes awry. It gets very messy.

Here’s who you need to know in the film.

Amy Schumer in “Kinda Pregnant” (Netflix) Lainy Newton (Amy Schumer)

Lainy Newton is a schoolteacher who has always wanted to settle down and start a family, but she doesn’t have the best taste on who to settle down with. She’s played by “Trainwreck” and “I Feel Pretty” star Amy Schumer.

Jillian Bell...

Hulu has debuted the first photos from the upcoming Original film Summer of 69, which will debut on the streaming service later this year.

Marking Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut, Summer of 69 is set to make its world premiere at SXSW this March.

In the film, an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood.

The ensemble cast includes Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), Sam Morelos (That ’90s Show), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Liza Koshy (A Family Affair), Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) and more.

The cast also includes Matt Cornett, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat and Fernando Carsa. Summer of 69 is directed by Jillian Bell, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Liz Nico and Jules Byrne.

“It’s always been my dream to...

South by Southwest has rounded out its film lineup for the 2025 edition, while also announcing that Daniel Minahan’s On Swift Horses will close the Film & TV Festival in its U.S. premiere.

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Will Poulter starring movie follows Muriel (Edgar-Jones) and her husband Lee (Poulter) as they are about to begin a bright new life, which is upended by the arrival of Lee’s brother. Muriel embarks on a secret life, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible. The Sony Pictures Classics romance also features Diego Calva and Sasha Calle. Pic was produced by Peter Spears, Daniel Minahan, Tim Headington, Mollye Asher, Theresa Steele Page, Michael D’Alto and written by Bryce Kass. On Swift Horses made its world premiere at TIFF back in September.

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Making its world premiere is Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut Summer of 69 which the...

Exclusive: NBC is looking for love.

The network has ordered a pilot for a new dating format – hosted by Mom and Scary Movie star Anna Faris and Rick Edwards, who previously hosted The Courtship for the network.

Love Takes A Village will see singletons go on a series of blind dates with people looking to win a second date. While the two people on the date know they’re on a dating show, what they don’t know is that the date, which they think is at a restaurant, is actually taking place inside a studio with a live audience watching in secret. At the end of the date, the couple find out who’s been watching them.

The pilot is being filmed in the UK next week.

It comes from Lighthearted Entertainment, the company behind Peacock series Eat Slay Love and Queens Court and Netflix series The Trust: A Game of Greed.

Last Updated on January 21, 2025

What Do We Know About the upcoming comic book series Spider-Noir? More thank you may think. The first Sony-produced television series as part of their Spider-man Universe, Spider-Noir, has many fans excited about what the series will be. We know some cool stuff about the upcoming series, from set photos to casting details. So, let’s jump in and discuss.

Nicolas Cage is not playing Peter Parker.

After voicing a version of the character in the animated films Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and Across The Spider-Verse, Nicolas Cage‘s casting as the Noir version excited people. To differentiate the project from the film adaptation and the various versions of Spider-Man’s alter ego, the series will present a different take on the Noir hero by making him someone other than the character played by Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, or Tobey Maguire in live-action. Who this...

A bunch of good films have already left Netflix in January. This makes sense as the streamer believes it's just good business to have a month start mostly anew. The turn of the month means new stuff to view, and room needs to be made.

Still, there are several movies that will be leaving Netflix in January, but we have until January 31 to watch the six films below. Or, you know, skip two of them. The decision is yours but just be forewarned that some of the films are good, and the others, not so much.

So what to watch and what to skip? We have some ideas. Just don't hate us if you disagree. (Please.)

Movies leaving Netflix in January that you should see (and two you shouldn't)Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Watch! Sure, this movie is not exactly original, and it relies on its stars too much, but...

Exclusive: Sony’s President of Domestic Distribution Adrian Smith is retiring after a 35-year run at the studio.

Taking over for Smith is Adam Bergerman who is being upped to President of Distribution.

Smith was named to the post in January 2013. Following the retirement of longtime Worldwide Distribution President Rory Bruer in April 2017, global duties were separated with Smith on domestic, and Steven O’Dell overseeing International.

Smith was key in the release of 1,025 films across all Sony labels, 202 of them No. 1 titles. His fingerprints are all over the successful revivals of the Bad Boys franchise, the animated Spider-Verse films, Ghostbusters, the Venom $1 billion+ series as well as the Tom Holland-starring Spider-Man movies which have minted close to $4B alone. The release of 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home stands as the 7th highest grossing movie of all-time, the best ever for Sony, with $1.95 billion worldwide and $814.8M domestic.

Bergerman is a 28-year Sony vet,...

Channing Tatum fans will soon be unable to watch three of the star's most popular films on Netflix. 21 and 22 Jump Street and White House Down are all leaving the platform Jan. 31.

Tatum played an undercover cop in the action-comedy films 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street. The buddy cop films saw Tatum starring alongside Jonah Hill as the two go undercover to try and arrest drug suppliers. The first film was released in 2012 and put Tatum and Hill's characters in a high school setting, with other cast members including Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle and Ice Cube. The film was a success, grossing over $200 million at the box office with a modest budget of around $42 million, prompting a sequel to soon follow.

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In the Kinda Pregnant trailer, expecting a baby has its perks. For Amy Schumer’s Lainy, who straps on a prosthetic tummy every morning, it means random acts of kindness, like strangers offering their seats or issuing compliments. It’s a well-kept secret, until she falls belly first at a yoga class.

“Did you ever tell such a big lie you don’t know how to get out of it,” Schumer says in the trailer, released Tuesday.

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It's been 10 years since 22 Jump Street premiered, and now might be the perfect time to make 23 Jump Street. 21 Jump Street is a reboot of the 1980s police procedural which follows two rookie police officers who go undercover at a high school to investigate a drug operation after one of the students suffers a drug overdose. The Jump Street movies were not only a hit with audiences and critics but were also successful at the box office, proving that there was still an audience for buddy cop movies.

Despite 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street being some of Channing Tatum's best comedy movies, the third installment in the franchise did not make it past the development stage. The popularity of the franchise has raised the question about why 23 Jump Street hasn't been made, especially because the two main characters from the 21 Jump Street cast...

Bad news for Channing Tatum stans, because February is shaping up to be a rough one. 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street, the beloved buddy cop comedies starring Tatum and Jonah Hill, are leaving Netflix on January 31. If you've been meaning to head back to high school to bust some crime, you’re officially running out of time. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, 21 Jump Street (2012) and its sequel, 22 Jump Street (2014), are modern classics in terms of action comedy, and buddy comedies, that put a modern spin on movies like Lethal Weapon.

It’s been a terrific year for Channing Tatum fans who got to see the actor play three very different roles and even live out a dream along the way in Fly Me to the Moon, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Blink Twice. A man of many talents, the celebrated actor has long been able to jump across genres and give his all in every performance. Right now is the perfect time for audiences to see exactly what we mean, as Tatum has two comedies and an action-packed drama currently streaming on Netflix. But with the good news, there’s also some bad news as time is running out for subscribers to check out 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, and White House Down, which will all leave the platform on January 31.

While the big screen is known for its heart-racing thrillers, it seems life is giving Hollywood a run for its money. The tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has gripped the nation, not just because of the gruesome nature of the crime but also due to the shocking identity of the suspect—Luigi Mangione.

Luigi Mangione | Credit: Instagram@luigi.mangione.98

26-year-old Ivy League graduate Mangione’s actions have taken the world by storm. Was this a personal vendetta fueled by hatred for the medical community, or was it revenge for the treatment of his sick relative? What made him take matters into his own hands? Well, the suspect may have been nursing a long-standing grudge, fueled by his personal run-ins with the industry, sources said.

Meanwhile, fans on social media are already casting their bets on who should play him in a potential crime documentary—and it seems they...

Exclusive: Thunderbolts star Wyatt Russell is in talks we hear to join Steven Spielberg’s next event movie for Amblin and Universal. A deal for the actor is very close. The storyline is being kept under lock and key.

Russell joins a booming glitzy bench of thespians including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson. Universal Pictures has set a wide theatrical release for May 15, 2026.

Based on a story by Spielberg, the screenplay is by David Koepp, whose previous work with Spielberg includes the screenplays for Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Combined, those films earned more than $3 billion worldwide.

Five-time Oscar nominee Kristi Macosko Krieger is producing for the 3x Oscar winning Spielberg. The director’s last film, based on his life, The Fabelmans, was released by Universal in 2022 and received seven Academy Awards nominations,...

If you’re looking for the best movies to watch on Netflix, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ve put together an expertly curated selection of some of the most exciting, compelling, emotional and funny movies currently streaming right now.

While it can be daunting thumbing through the streamer’s catalog to find out what to watch, we’ve taken the guesswork and mindless scrolling out of it. This post will be frequently updated with new recommendations, keeping you up to date with all the Netflix movies you should be prioritizing in your queue.

So peruse our list of the best movies on Netflix right now below, and happy watching!

21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street Sony Pictures

If you’re in the mood for a comedy, make it a double feature with Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s “21 Jump Street” and its sequel “22 Jump Street.

Before the drama surrounding Diddy, Ice Cube was already playing the role of Keke Palmer’s guardian angel. Long before headlines and scandals, Cube dropped some wisdom on Palmer that she’s never forgotten. Back when they worked together, he shared advice that went beyond the usual Hollywood chatter—Protect yourself. Simple, but powerful.

Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, and Channing Tatum in 22 Jump Street | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Keke recalls how his words stuck with her, offering a sense of guidance in the ever-changing, sometimes chaotic entertainment world. Little did she know, those words would stick with her as she navigated her career and the stormy celebrity waters ahead.

Ice Cube’s Timeless Advice: How His Words Shaped Keke Palmer’s Hollywood Journey Keke Palmer in Nope | Credits: Universal Pictures

Before the Diddy drama, Ice Cube was already offering pearls of wisdom to rising stars like Keke Palmer. On the set of 2008 The Longshots,...

Movies based on hit video games have been notoriously difficult to get right, but Hit-Monkey creators Will Speck and Josh Gordon have their sights set on adapting The Oregon Trail. Originally created in 1971, the adventure game was initially developed as an educational tool to teach middle school students about 19th-century pioneer life. Renowned for its frequently dark and often amusing outcomes, it would become synonymous with having its players repeatedly die of dysentery. Over the years, the game has seen countless remakes and spinoffs created, with a PlayStation 5 edition released as recently as February 2024.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Speck and Gordon have been tapped by Apple Studios to direct and produce a movie adaptation of The Oregon Trail based on a script penned by screenwriters and comedians The Lucas Bros. (Judas and the Black Messiah) and Max Reisman. The movie adaptation is also reported to feature original musical numbers in the vein of 2023s Barbie,...

Nicolas Cage was spotted on the set of Spider-Noir earlier this month but wasn’t in his Spidey costume at the time. Thankfully, our first look at the live-action Spider-Man Noir costume has arrived, thanks to a handful of set photos. There’s also a video that showcases a stunt sequence in which Spider-Noir is perched atop a vehicle while shooting webs. You’ll have to view that through the link. Given the nature of the scene, it’s not Cage in the costume but rather a stunt double.

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The Spider-Noir costume looks pretty great to me, even under harsh outdoor lighting. It’s sure to look even better in the finished scene.

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Ice Cube respected P Diddy’s work, but it gave him no reason to attend his now infamous parties. When asked about the disgraced hip-hop mogul, Cube shared that he produced a few records with Diddy in the ’90s and found his work to be great. However, Cube shared that he eventually lost contact with the singer.

Ice Cube in a still from 22 Jump Street | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Cube also shared that he never attended any of the Diddy parties because he was not the partying type. In a controversial statement, Cube also shared his belief that Diddy was being targeted. He reiterated to his fans recently during a concert that he never attended a Diddy party.

Ice Cube Never Attended P Diddy’s Parties Due To One Reason Sean Diddy Combs in a still from Muppets Most Wanted | Credits: Disney

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Despite the huge success and acclaim of the first two Jump Street movies in the comedy franchise, 23 Jump Street appears to have been canceled. There were not many people who thought it would be a good idea to reboot the 1980s TV show about undercover cops in high school into a comedy, but 2012's 21 Jump Street was a surprise hit and the sequel took the action to college. They both dominated the box office, with 22 Jump Street grossing over $331 million (via Box Office Mojo), so it came as a surprise that 23 Jump Street never happened.

The novelty of throwing Jenko (Channing Tatum) and Schmidt (Jonah Hill) into any kind of educational environment lends itself to tons of sequel possibilities, and the idea was even joked about at the end of the second movie. 22 Jump Street teased 25 sequels, such as 23 Jump Street: Medical School and 27 Jump Street: Culinary School,...