News

Comedian Nikki Glaser has been widely praised for her hosting duties at this past Sunday's Golden Globes.

During her monologue, Glaser took aim at Diddy, Ben Affleck, Ariana Grande, and more, though the jokes - which definitely pushed the boundaries at times - didn't feature the same spiteful undertone as when Ricky Gervais hosted, for example.

Still, the host (who many of you may not realise voiced DC's Cheetah in Robot Chicken a few years ago) did leave a handful of jokes on the cutting room floor which she decided went perhaps a step too far.

Among them was a brutal jab at last October's Joker: Folie à Deux.

Glaser did poke fun at the failed musical on air and asked the audience, "Where is their table? Oh, that’s right, they’re not here." However, a far more controversial version saw her say, "I saw ‘Joker 2’ and, you know,...

Comedian Nikki Glaser has been widely praised for her hosting duties at this past Sunday's Golden Globes.

During her monologue, Glaser took aim at Diddy, Ben Affleck, Ariana Grande, and more, though the jokes - which definitely pushed the boundaries at times - didn't feature the same spiteful undertone as when Ricky Gervais hosted, for example.

Still, the host (who many of you may not realise voiced DC's Cheetah in Robot Chicken a few years ago) did leave a handful of jokes on the cutting room floor which she decided went perhaps a step too far.

Among them was a brutal jab at last October's Joker: Folie à Deux.

Glaser did poke fun at the failed musical on air and asked the audience, "Where is their table? Oh, that’s right, they’re not here." However, a far more controversial version saw her say, "I saw ‘Joker 2’ and, you know,...

It feels like Chris Hemsworth has been a full-fledged movie star for a long time, but he's a young pup compared to his "The Avengers" co-stars. While Hemsworth was well known in his native Australia after a series of television appearances in the 2000s, he didn't make his Hollywood feature debut until 2009 as the father of Captain James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek." So, he was only two whole years into his film acting career when he landed his thus far defining role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since then, he's worked with a couple of legendary auteurs ("Blackhat" with Michael Mann and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" with George Miller), but for the most part he's clearly defined, perhaps even a tad typecast, as Thor.

Now that the MCU appears to be in a calling-all-cars brand conundrum in the wake of its post-"Avengers: Endgame...

Nikki Glaser hosted last night's Golden Globes ceremony, and after last year's Jo Koy debacle, the consensus seems to be that the often controversial stand-up comedian did an excellent job.

Glaser, who is known for her scathing celebrity roasts, did have to tone herself down somewhat for the awards show, but still managed to slip a few outrageous observations and acerbic barbs in during her opening monologue, and Joker: Folie à Deux found itself in the firing line.

“Where’s the Joker 2 table? Oh right, they’re not here…”

Nikki Glaser roasts Joker 2 at #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/9iXmYTBN8H

— Everything_DCU (@EverythingDCU_) January 6, 2025

One could argue that Todd Phillips' much-maligned sequel is a bit of an easy target, but to be fair, Glaser didn't exactly go for the jugular here.

Folie à Deux was met with negative reviews and had grossed just $206 million at the global box office (including...

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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,...

Mufasa: The Lion King Box Office (Worldwide): Surpasses Joker 2( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mufasa: The Lion King started slow at the box office but has shown a good hold in the United States. The film has yet to reach the $100 million mark domestically and has achieved a new milestone worldwide, surpassing the global haul of Joker: Folie a Deux, aka Joker 2. The Disney sequel has entered the top 20 highest-grossing films of the year. Scroll below for the deets.

According to reports, the Disney sequel was made on an estimated budget of $200 million and has now recovered it during the second weekend. Meanwhile, Joker 2 was one of the most-anticipated movies of the year but turned out to be one of the biggest box-office duds. It is the sequel to the 2019 movie Joker, which held the record of the highest-grossing R-rated film until it was broken by Deadpool & Wolverine.

Screenreveals a snapshot of the latest high-end TV and film productions shooting in the UK for the big studios and streamers.

Pleasecontact us hereto add or update changes to the following or new productions taking place in the UK.

Films

& Sons

A famous novelist becomes convinced he is going to die imminently.

Dir:Pablo Trapero

Prod:Matanza Cine srl,Infinity Hill

Where:uk

When:December 2024-ongoing

Distributor:Tbc

Cast:Bill Nighy, George MacKay, Matt Smith

H Is For Hawk

A woman forms an unlikely friendship with a hawk after losing her father.

Dir:Philippa Lowthorpe

Prod:Plan B Entertainment

Where:Wales

When:November 2024-ongoing

Distributor:Lionsgate

Cast:Claire Foy,...

Screenreveals a snapshot of the latest high-end TV and film productions shooting in the UK for the big studios and streamers.

Pleasecontact us hereto add or update changes to the following or new productions taking place in the UK.

Films

Next Life

A jazz singer finds herself across two alternative realities.

Dir:Drake Doremus

Prod:Mutressa,Fetisoff Illusion, 42

Where:London

When:December-ongoing

Distributor:Tbc

Cast:Emilia Clarke, Edgar Ramirez

& Sons

A famous novelist becomes convinced he is going to die imminently.

Dir:Pablo Trapero

Prod:Matanza Cine srl,Infinity Hill

Where:uk

When:December-ongoing

Distributor: Tbc

Cast: Bill Nighy, George MacKay, Matt Smith

H Is For...

The overwhelming response to the recently released trailer for 28 Years Later, the highly anticipated sequel in Danny Boyle’s acclaimed horror series, has reignited interest in the original film that started it all. To meet the demand of eager fans, 28 Days Later is now available to buy or rent on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Sky Store.

Directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and written by Alex Garland (Ex Machina), 28 Days Later took audiences by storm upon its release in 2002. The film follows Jim (Cillian Murphy), who awakens from a coma in a deserted London hospital to discover the city—and much of the world—has been ravaged by the deadly “rage” virus. Joined by fellow survivors Selena (Naomie Harris) and Frank (Brendan Gleeson), Jim must navigate a world teeming with violent infected and grapple with the possibility that humanity’s...

Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan, Harry Lawtey | Written by Todd Phillips, Scott Silver | Directed by Todd Phillips

Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to Todd Phillips’ 2019 hit Joker, is an ambitious but ultimately misguided attempt to blend psychological drama with musical fantasy. While the original film’s gritty realism and subversive narrative struck a chord, this follow-up falters under the weight of its own pretensions, failing to deliver the emotional or thematic resonance it aspires to.

One of the most glaring issues lies in the film’s transformation into a musical. While the concept could have amplified the story’s exploration of Arthur Fleck’s fractured psyche, it instead comes across as incoherent and jarring. The elaborate musical numbers, such as Arthur and Harleen Quinzel’s (Lady Gaga) fantasy duets, feel disconnected from the grim, nihilistic tone of the story. This tonal dissonance...

The versatile John C. Reilly has been announced as the first honoree at the 19th annual Oscar Wilde Awards.

The event, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, is set for Feb. 27 — in its traditional evening spot three days before the Oscars — at the historic Ebell theater in Los Angeles, its original home.

The casual bash celebrates the work of those from Ireland — and some who are not — who contribute to film, television and music. It also fosters artistic collaborations, from giving young actors and singers a profile in the U.S. to encouraging the shooting of films in Ireland.

The Chicago-born Reilly, 59, speaks often of his family’s strong ties to Ireland. A frequent visitor to the country, he served as the International Guest of Honor at Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities in 2022.

“It might just seem like a goof to just appear at a parade, but to me,...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.

The most divisive superhero flick of the year is now streaming. Joker: Folie à Deux barely limped past its $200 million budget and left critics wondering “Who is this movie for?” It did have some notable fans, however. Francis Ford Coppola and Quentin Tarantino praised the Todd Phillips film, with the latter noting its intentionally provocative nature in an appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. If you missed...

Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux was not a popular movie (32% on Rotten Tomatoes and just $206 million at the global box office), but several notable names have come out in defence of the sequel, including Quentin Tarantino.

During an appearance on the Bret Easton Ellis podcast back in October, the Once Upon a Time In Hollywood director told the host that he very much enjoyed the film, and commended Phillips for being like the Joker himself by saying "f*ck you" to the audience and the studio.

“I really, really liked it, really. A lot. Like, tremendously, and I went to see it expecting to be impressed by the filmmaking,” Tarantino said. “But I thought it was going to be an arms-length, intellectual exercise that ultimately I wouldn’t think worked like a movie, but that I would appreciate it for what it is. And I’m just nihilistic enough...

Exclusive: Actress Kate Walsh (Grey’s Anatomy) has boarded The Runt, an Oscar-qualified live-action short film written, directed and produced by Emmy-nominated TV veteran Christy Stratton (Modern Family), as executive producer.

Walsh is just the latest to attach in that capacity today, following Brendan Gleeson with The Boat and Sharon Horgan with Calf. The project reunites her with Stratton, with whom she previously collaborated on the Emmy-nominated web series Everyone’s Crazy But Us.

The Runt follows Janet Bauer (Luna Martin), who like most 12-year-olds in 1979, lives for Friday nights at the Moonlight Rollerway. This particular Friday is special — it’s the last one before junior high starts. When Janet finds out the 8th grade girls have chosen her to be the 7th grade “runt,” she decides she must skate with a boy to prove her maturity and avoid this fate, which would ruin her life forever.

Following its Florida Film Festival premiere,...

Exclusive: Oscar nominee Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin) has joined The Boat, an Oscar-qualified live-action short from writer-director Luke Morgan, as executive producer.

Based on a true story, the film follows a father who, in discovering that his daughter Dhukia is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, must make a devastating choice.

Dhukia’s story was the inspiration behind the Global Leprosy Eradication Programme, an initiative on the part of The Mission To End Leprosy, which is a global network of organizations looking to help end the oldest known and still existing communicable disease in human history. The short looks to the Oscars after winning qualifying awards at the Foyle Film Festival and Cork Film Festival.

Jake and Luke Morgan produced via their Ireland-based Morgan Brothers. Currently, the film can be viewed on online platform Omeleto.

Said EP Gleeson, “The Morgan Brothers’ The Boat is a powerful short film...

"Joker: Folie à Deux", the sequel to the homicidal feature “Joker" (2019), also directed by Todd Phillips, based on characters from DC Comics, starring Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Zazie Beetz, Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener, streams December 13, 2024 on Max:

"...Joaquin Phoenix as 'Arthur Fleck' /'Joker'…

“…is a mentally ill, impoverished party clown killer/stand-up comedian…

“...disregarded by society..

"...whose history of abuse causes him to become…

“…a nihilistic criminal with a degenerate motif.

"Lady Gaga as 'Harley Quinn' ...

"....is a fucked-up chick....

"...who falls in love...

"...with 'crazy Arthur'.

“They deserve each other…”

Click the images to enlarge...

28 Days Later director (Danny Boyle) and writer (Alex Garland) have re-teamed up for a series of sequels to the 2002 horror hit, and following yesterday's poster, the first teaser for the first film in the planned trilogy, 28 Years Later, has been released online.

The promo is only a few seconds long, but does contain some nightmarish imagery, including one quick shot of a rather freaky-looking scarecrow (something tells us it's made from more than just straw) with an arrow in its head. Also, the morse code repeats the word "Tuesday," indicating that a full trailer will be with us early next week.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes have signed on to play the lead roles, and it's also been confirmed that Cillian Murphy will return as the original movie's protagonist, Jim.

"Yes, but in a surprising way and in a way that grows, let me put it that way,...

Joker: Folie à Deux is coming to streaming soon!

The DC Comics movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, was released in theaters in early October, and since has been made available to rent or purchase on demand.

Now, the Joker musical sequel is set to be available to stream for free on Max, with a subscription, of course.

Keep reading to find out more…

The movie is set to make it’s Max debut Next Friday, December 13th, and it will also air on HBO on Saturday, December 14th at 8pm Et!

In Joker: Folie à Deux, Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) is institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him.

Also starring in the movie are Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener and Zasie Beetz.

If you missed it,...

Warner Bros. very ambitious Todd Phillips musical sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, will debut on Max on Friday, Dec. 13 with a linear premiere on HBO on Dec. 14 at 8Pm Est.

The movie, which saw Joaquin Phoenix reprise his Oscar winning role of the DC villain, also starred Lady Gaga. The first 2019 movie was at one point, before Marvel Studios/Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine unseated it, the highest grossing R-rated movie of all-time at $1.1 billion. The sequel was fully rejected by moviegoers with a D Cinemascore, opening to an awful $37.6M stateside (versus the first movie’s record October bow of $96.2M) and finaling at $58.3M domestic, $206.4M worldwide off a $190M production cost before P&a. Reports have suggested that the sequel will lose around $100M.

Exhibition has no reason to complain: That’s a 71-day theatrical window for Joker 2 from its Oct. 4 opening day until its drop on Max.

Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux will be available to stream on Max from December 13 before hitting HBO linear on December 14 at 8 p.m. Et, and the downbeat musical sequel's final worldwide box office totals are in.

The film grossed just $206 million at the global box office (including $58 million in North America), and is expected to lose at least $150 million to $200 million for the studio.

This is a far cry from the first Joker movie, which took in over $1 billion worldwide and was the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time before Deadpool and Wolverine surpassed it earlier this year.

Some notable names have come out in defence of Joker: Folie à Deux, and we can now add legendary director John Waters to the list.

"Finally, a love story I can relate to," Waters said of the film after sharing his top 10 of 2024 list. "So insane, so well thought out,...

Today is the day Beetlejuice Beetlejuice starts streaming exclusively on Max. It’s a Warner Bros movie, so a Warner Bros streamer gets it — makes sense, right? Not everything from the same studio can be a winner, though, and this means the movie WB released after that one is next…one of the year’s biggest flops, Joker: Folie A Deux. After Todd Philips hypothetical “what if the Joker happened in real life” movie became a smash hit, a sequel seemed inevitable, but what would it be about? It ended with Arthur Peck going to jail and why would they let him out? The answer is, they don’t…in a curveball no one was ready for, Joker: Folie A Deux is a half-musical with the songs taking place in Joker’s head. Joaquin Phoenix returns in the lead role, with no one less than Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn,...

The highly anticipated and long-awaited 3rd film in the 28 Days Later series debuts next summer.

Opening in cinemas on June 20, 2025 is 28 Years Later and Sony Pictures has dropped the first poster for the film starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell. The film is directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.

Both 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later were box office successes. Danny Boyle’s 2002 sleeper hit grossed $64,232,714 worldwide. It starred Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, and Brendan Gleeson. The “Rage Virus” origin story made Bravo’s 100th spot on their list of ‘The 100 Scariest Movie Moments’ in a four-episode 2004 television series.

Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s follow-up took in $65,048,725 globally. Twenty eight weeks after a virus has wiped out all human life in the UK, the island is declared safe, and people start to move back, only to be attacked...

In a year rife with spectacular cinematic misfires, “Joker: Folie à Deux” is the biggest one of all. Director Todd Phillips’ nihilistic musical sequel to his billion-dollar-grossing 2018 Batman-adjacent psychological thriller cost over $200 million to produce and failed to break even at the box office. Most critics didn’t like it and audiences fully rejected it; it’s the only superhero movie to ever get a “D” audience rating from market research firm CinemaScore.

And now, the film is maniacally dancing its way onto streaming, where viewers who didn’t want to spend their time and money seeing it in a theater can see if it’s really as bad as its reputation suggests. “Joker: Folie à Deux” premieres on Max next week, the streamer announced Friday.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” stars Joaquin Phoenix (who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the first “Joker”) as disturbed aspiring comedian Arthur Fleck,...

Warner Bros. Pictures’ Joker: Folie à Deux will make its global streaming debut on Friday, December 13, exclusively on Max. The film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, December 14, at 8:00 p.m. Et.

From writer, director, and producer Todd Phillips, Joker: Folie à Deux stars Joaquin Phoenix, once again in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born).

Joker: Folie à Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him.

The film also stars Oscar nominees Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Catherine Keener, alongside Zazie Beetz, reprising her role from Joker.

Oscar nominee Phillips directed Joker: Folie à Deux from a screenplay by fellow Oscar nominee Scott Silver & Phillips,...

“Joker: Folie à Deux,” Todd Phillips’ sequel to the Oscar-winning film starring Joaquin Phoenix, will be available to stream on Max on Dec. 13. It will debut on HBO linear on Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. Et.

The divisive film grossed $206 million at the global box office, including $58 million in North America. It cost $200 million to produce and is expected to lose at least $150 million to $200 million in its theatrical run.

Variety‘s chief film critic Peter Debruge called “Folie à Deux” a “scandalously unpopular sequel” and wrote that this time around, it “feels like ‘Joker’ hates us — or, more to the point, it’s as if Phillips turned on his original audience.”

“Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital,” reads the film’s logline.

Lady Gaga stars in “Folie à Deux” as Harley Quinn alongside Phoenix’s Joker.

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 the character’s animated version in 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 Spider-Man’s alter ego is remains to be seen.

Pop megastar turned actress Lady Gaga has emerged as one of Hollywood's most in-demand talents since her Academy Award-nominated performance in A Star is Born, and it seems most of the major studios are keen to work with her.

Despite the movie's frosty reception, Gaga received high praise for her turn as Harley "Lee" Quinn in the recent Joker: Folie à Deux, and we have heard that James Gunn wants her to play a different character in the Dcu. Gaga has been rumored to have met with Lucasfilm about a potential Star Wars role, and there are also whispers that she could be lining up a Marvel Studios gig.

Now, scooper Mttsh is reporting that Kevin Feige is interested in bringing Gaga into the MCU fold as a specific character: Dazzler!

Given Gaga's background, Alison Blair would seem like a perfect fit, but there are plenty of "Swifties" who still...

UK sales, finance and production company Protagonist Pictures has made a suite of promotions and hires across its sales and marketing teams.

Joseph Hewitt has been tapped from fellow UK sales agent HanWay Films as senior marketing and distribution manager. At HanWay, Hewitt worked on films including Paul Schrader’s The Card Counter, Matteo Garrone’s Pinocchio, Ron Howard’s Pavarotti and Viggo Mortensen’s The Dead Don’t Hurt.

Alexandra Da Silva has been promoted from sales executive to sales manager, looking after new title sales in Eastern Europe, Asia and select European territories. She reports to acting senior vice...

Movies are empathy machines, as Roger Ebert once wrote. The best films allow us to experience emotions we may not have felt otherwise through a particular character’s story. But some movies conjure emotions that we’re actively seeking out. Happiness. Joy. Love. We call these “feel-good movies.” Everybody has their go-to stable of films they return to over and over again when they need a boost — or maybe just an escape.

If you’re looking to expand your horizons beyond whatever’s streaming on Netflix, or if you just need a pick-me-up Asap, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve assembled a list of some of the best feel-good movies to watch when you’re feeling down.

20th Century “The Princess Bride”

One of the all-time great feel-good movies, Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” endures as the platonic ideal of a romantic fantasy adventure. Carey Elwes stars as the devastatingly charming Westley,...

On the heels of the recent news that Lady Gaga is set to make a cameo appearance in the second season of Netflix's Wednesday, we're hearing that the pop megastar turned actress might be planning a trip to the galaxy far, far away.

According to scooper My Time To Shine Hello, Gaga has met with Lucasfilm about a mysterious role in an upcoming Star Wars project.

That's about all we have to go on for the time being, but Gaga has emerged as one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors since her Academy Award-nominated performance in A Star is Born, so it wouldn't be at all surprising if she's been lining up some major franchise roles.

We recently learned that Disney and Lucasfilm are hoping to get the theatrical side of the Star Wars franchise back on track after the disappointing box office performance of The Rise of Skywalker. Though...

Exclusive: Andrew Lewis Caldwell (The Matrix Resurrections) has joined the recurring cast of Spider-Noir, the upcoming MGM+ and Prime Video live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. Details regarding his character are under wraps.

From executive producers/co-showrunners Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot and Sony Pictures TV, Spider-Noir tells the story of an aging and down-on-his-luck private investigator (Nicolas Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.

Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, and Li Jun Li also star in the series.

Spider-Noir is produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video. Harry Bradbeer is set to direct, and executive produce the first two episodes. Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers.

Sony and Amazon/MGM's Spider-Noir series appears to be taking some major liberties with the source material, but given how obscure this Variant of the web-slinger is, does it really matter if "Ben Reilly" is beneath the mask instead of Peter Parker?

That's debatable; regardless, Sony appears to be ignoring the fact Ben is Peter's clone and we don't anticipate that being addressed in any way when Spider-Noir swings on to streaming next year.

Today, we have some new photos from the TV show's set (via Just Jared) showcasing Nicolas Cage's private eye. We've already seen that the series will feature a comic-accurate superhero costume and Cage unquestionably looks the part of "Ben" in these snaps.

Earlier this year, Cage opened up on what led to him reprising a role he first played in the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

"I know that the phone's going to be...

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce are the latest awards contenders to receive honors at this year’s Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

On Tuesday, festival organizers revealed “The Brutalist” co-stars will be given the Cinema Vanguard Award at the 40th annual Sbiff next year.

“Both Adrien and Guy have had lengthy, rewarding, and uncompromising careers – and in this year’s ‘The Brutalist’ they each give us their best work to date,” remarked Sbiff’s Executive Director Roger Durling.

Set for release in December, “The Brutalist” is Brady Corbet’s American epic about post-war American life in the 1940s as seen through the eyes of a Hungarian immigrant, played by Brody. Pearce plays a mid-Atlantic titan of industry who hires Brody’s Lazlo Toth, an architect of great renown, to help him with a new project.

Brody is the youngest Best Actor winner ever, having won the award for “The Pianist...

Exclusive: The Santa Barbara Film Festival is lauding The Brutalist stars, Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce, with the Cinema Vanguard Award during the 40th annual event on February 13, 2025.

The Cinema Vanguard Award recognizes actors who have forged their own path, taking artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to film. Previous honorees include Paul Giamatti, Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Carey Mulligan, Laura Dern, Michael B. Jordan, William DaFoe, Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Rooney Mara, Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Amy Adams, Jean Dujardin, Bernice Bejo, Nicole Kidman, Peter Sarsgaard, Christoph Waltz, Vera Farmiga, Kristin Scott Thomas, Stanley Tucci and Ryan Gosling.

Directed by Brady Corbet with a scheduled release from A24 on December 20, The Brutalist follows an immigrant architect (Brody) who makes waves in post-World War II America, working for a fierce industrialist (Pearce). They plan to erect a mesmerizing, and defying,...

Nicolas Cage is hard at work on his new series!

The 60-year-old Oscar-winning actor took a quick lunch break in between scenes of his upcoming series Spider-Noir on Monday (November 11) in Los Angeles.

Nicolas was seen wear a dark green overcoat, gray suit, and a black fedora as he chatted with a co-star during their break.

The new series “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.”

This is not Nicholas‘ first time playing Spider-Man Noir. He voiced the role in the animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Spider-Noir has been officially ordered to series already at MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video.

Others who are starring in the series include Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, and Li Jun Li.

Some recent set pics seemingly revealed the series’ villain!

Though the movie does have its share of defenders, Joker: Folie à Deux has been the subject of a lot of ridicule over the past few weeks - but we weren't expecting someone that was actually involved with bringing film to the screen to take such scathing shots.

During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, actor and comedian Tim Dillon - who has a small role as an Arkham security guard - shared his blunt, unfiltered take on Todd Phillips' highly-divisive sequel.

“It’s the worst film ever made,” Dillon said. “I think what happened, after the first Joker, there was a lot of talk like, ‘Oh, this was loved by incels. This was loved by the wrong kinds of people. This sent the wrong kind of message. Male rage! Nihilism!’ All these think pieces. And then I think, ‘What if we went the other way,’ and now...

Saban Films has picked up UK filmmaker Craig Tuohy’s home invasion thriller Everyone Is Going To Diefor North America and Spain from UK genre specialist Jinga Films.

The North American release is set for February 2025.

Deals have also been inked with High Fliers for UK and Encripta for Latin America.

Brad Moore stars as a father who invites his estranged daughter (Gledisa Arthur) to celebrate her sixteenth birthday at his luxurious home. When the reunion is gate-crashed by two masked women armed with shotguns, played by Winstone and Chiara D’Anna, a lethal game of cat and mouse ensues.

Producers...

Global arthouse distributor, producer and streaming service Mubi has pulled the plug on its Istanbul festival, over concerns about censorship of its opening night film, Venice premiere Queerstarring Daniel Craig.

The festival was set to begin on the evening of November 7 and run until November 10. Luca Guadagnino’s drama is based on a novellaby William S. Burroughs, and follows a lonely, gay American expat in Mexico City in the 1950s who becomes infatuated with a fellow expat and forms an intimate connection for the first time.

Mubi posted a statement on Instagram that said: “Hours before the start of Mubi...

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library, but with that, there are also some titles that have got to go. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film you should watch before it leaves Netflix in November 2024.

A Man Called Otto (November 5) Credit – Sony Pictures

A Man Called Otto is a comedy-drama film directed by Marc Foster from a screenplay by David Magee. Based on the 2012 novel A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman and its 2015 Swedish adaptation of the same name by Hannes Holm, the 2022 film follows a lonely widower who sees no purpose in life and decides to take a drastic step but when his...

Warner Bros. must have had every confidence in Joker: Folie à Deux director Todd Phillips to deliver a hit after his first film became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time (only recently surpassed by Deadpool and Wolverine), but the highly divisive sequel didn't come anywhere close to matching its predecessor's success.

The studio was hoping to see Folie à Deux recoup at least some of its costs when it arrived on Digital platforms late last month, but the movie failed to make much of an impact and only managed to reach fourth place on both the iTunes and Fandango charts.

It would be foolish of the studio to even attempt to put a positive spin on this, and Wbd CEO David Zaslav has now acknowledged that Joker 2 was "disappointing."

“Even in an industry of hits and misses, we must acknowledge that our studios business must deliver more consistency,...

Warner Bros. Discovery gave up on Joker: Folie à Deux shortly after its disastrous opening weekend and quickly announced a Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) release mere weeks after it hit theaters.

However, if the studio was hoping people would watch the Joker sequel at home, executives are likely to be disappointed all over again.

Joker: Folie à Deux has only managed to reach fourth place on both the iTunes and Fandango charts, placing it behind The Substance, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (so there's some good news for Warner Bros.) on the former.

That site ranks movies by transactions; Fandango, meanwhile goes with revenue and the movie subsequently sits behind The Wild Robot, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on that platform.

Joker: Folie à Deux is expected to lose the studio hundreds of millions of dollars. Filmmaker Todd Phillips, meanwhile. has recently come under fire from exhibitors for suggesting...

Joker: Folie à Deux has divided opinions, though the consensus on the DC Comics sequel is largely negative. Filmmaker Todd Phillips arguably dropped the ball with his musical follow-up to the 2019 hit, delivering a movie rejected by fans and non-fans alike.

However, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima has now weighed in and appears to believe the movie will eventually be viewed in a very different light.

That's up for debate, though we'd be lying to say Kojima doesn't make a good case for giving Joker: Folie à Deux a second chance.

"I watched 'Joker: Folie à Deux.' The beginning of the film is an animation sequence, reminiscent of the nostalgic 'Looney Tunes,' depicting a story of Joker and Joker’s shadow. In the trial that follows, the question of his multiple personality is argued from beginning to end. Is the Joker Arthur?...

After its release in early October, you can now watch Joker: Folie à Deux at home.

Although the sequel film may still playing at a movie theater near you, it’s now available to buy or rent on digital in 4K Ultra HD at Prime Video, Apple TV and other premium video-on-demand platforms. Keep reading below for more details on where to stream Joker: Folie à Deux online.

At a Glance: How to Watch Joker: Folie à Deux Online

Streaming release date: Tuesday, Oct. 29 Buy online: Prime Video, Apple TV watch 'Joker: Folie à Deux' on Prime Video Where to Stream Joker: Folie à Deux Online

Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, Joker: Folie à Deux is expected to stream on Max when its current theatrical run is over. You’ll likely be able to stream Joker: Folie à Deux on Max sometime in late November or early December.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is a movie directed by Todd Phillips starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. With Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Harry Lawtey.

Todd Phillips set out to create a film that defies traditional genres, leaving viewers in a state of emotional turmoil similar to that of Arthur Fleck: teetering on the brink of despair and always flirting with utter degradation. He achieves this, but the outcome is not always pleasant or easy to digest.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” shines brightly at times: it is technically well-crafted, with complete creative freedom, and carries a message that is as profound as it is cynical and overwhelming. This film will neither appeal to everyone nor has it been well-received by the majority, as “Joker: Folie à Deux” is not intended to be an enjoyable experience; it aims to degrade Arthur in Arkham to his ultimate downfall.

Plot

It is the...

Currently shooting, “Spider- Noir” is the final title of the upcoming live-action crime-fighter TV series, based on a variant of Marvel Comics “Spider-Man”, starring Nicolas Cage, Brendan Gleeson and Lamorne Morris, streaming in 2025 on MGM+ and Prime Video:

“…part of the ‘Marvel Noir’ universe (‘Earth-90214’), this alternate version of ‘Spider-Man’ emerges in a version of New York during the ‘Great Depression’.

“While investigating a smuggling ring, ‘Peter Parker’ is bitten by a highly-venomous spider housed inside a spider-god idol.

“Falling unconscious, Parker has a vision of the spider-god promising him power. He then awakens inside a cocoon and emerges from it, now possessing super-human abilities similar to a spider.

“The feared vigilante ‘The Spider-Man’ wages a one-man war against the criminal underworld in New York City, partly to avenge the deaths of his uncle ‘Ben Parker’ at the hands of ‘Adrian Toomes‘…

“…and his mentor ‘Ben Urich’ on the...

Heath Ledger died months before The Dark Knight arrived in theaters. As a result, the actor never got to see the response to his performance as The Joker or receive the "Best Supporting Actor" Oscar, which he was posthumously awarded the following year.

It's impossible to imagine anyone else playing the Clown Prince of Crime in that movie as Ledger has become nothing short of iconic as a result of his incredible performance.

However, Joker star Joaquin Phoenix - who won an Oscar for his portrayal of the character in the 2019 movie - has now revealed that Christopher Nolan approached him for the role that ultimately went to Ledger.

Explaining that he "wasn't ready" at the time, Phoenix said, "I talked to Chris Nolan about “The Dark Knight” and that didn’t happen for whatever reason, I wasn’t ready then...I can’t imagine what it would be if...

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, adapting bigger and bolder storylines to live-action, Sony too is moving ahead with its Spider-Man Universe. Having access to some 900 or so characters related to the fan-favorite web-slinger, the studio is now moving to the small screen to bring yet another story to live-action.

Spider-Man Noir | Credit: Marvel Comics

Starring Nicolas Cage, the studio has been developing the series Spider-Noir for quite some time now, and the first looks of the series were recently leaked. Reprising his role from the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, this time in live-action, fans are excited and waiting eagerly for the series.

Despite Sony’s track record of Marvel flicks (other than the Spider-Verse movies) being, bluntly stating, terrible, the prospect of seeing Cage as the live version of his character does seem alluring. So, without further ado, here is all we know about the latest and upcoming series.

On Monday 28 October 2024, Talk broadcasts Es.TV!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Es.TV” promises an exciting lineup for fans. This episode features Scarlett Johansson, known for her role in “Transformers One.” She will likely share insights about her latest projects and experiences in the film industry.

Thomas Lennon, from “Chosen Family,” will also make an appearance. His comedic talent is sure to bring some light-hearted moments to the show. Viewers can expect engaging conversations and perhaps some funny anecdotes from his career.

Brendan Gleeson, recognized for his role in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” adds to the star power of the episode. His presence will likely bring a serious and thought-provoking perspective to the discussions. Dakota Fanning, who stars in “The Watchers,” is another notable guest. Her impressive career at a young age will surely be a topic of interest.

The episode will also feature comic Reggie Jr., adding a...

Nicolas Cage, Nic Cage, Johnny Blaze, Longlegs. The names are many but the actor is one. Starring in a plethora of iconic movies throughout his career, Nicolas Cage is probably one of the most iconic yet controversial stars in Hollywood.

Nicolas Cage in National Treasure | Credits: Walt Disney Studios

The actor voiced the role of Spider-Man Noir in the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This led to a massive movement amongst fans and now, there are alleged set photos of Nic Cage in that iconic Spider-Man suit.

Spider-Noir is an Upcoming Series Starring Nicolas Cage

Fans loved it when Nic Cage’s Spider-Man Noir appeared in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They loved it when Cage portrayed a terrifying role in the 2024 film Longlegs. However, one thing that the actor has a tendency to do is not even his fault.

Spider-Man Noir in a still from Spider-Man: Into the...

Sony and MGM’s upcoming Spider-Noir series, starring Nicolas Cage, is set to be the first TV project within Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (Ssu), and excitement is already high. Cage returns as Spider-Man Noir, reprising his fan-favorite role from the animated Spider-Verse films—but this time, he’ll bring the character to life in live-action. Fans are particularly eager to see his take on the gritty, 1930s-inspired hero.

The series, consisting of eight episodes, is scheduled to stream on MGM+ in late 2025 or early 2026, with filming wrapping up in early 2025. The story will follow an “aging, down-on-his-luck private investigator” in 1930s New York City, who struggles with his past as the city’s only superhero—a unique twist on the noir-inspired Spider-Man.

In addition to Cage, the cast includes Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li, Abraham Popoola, Jack Huston, and Karen Rodriguez. While details are still under wraps, recent...