Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to Cliffhanger, a bold new take on the 1993 classic, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Carry On). The film, written by Mark Bianculli and Melanie Toast based on a story by Sacha Penn and Bianculli, stars Lily James (the upcoming The Liberation) and Pierce Brosnan (Black Bag), as well as Nell
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It’s a busy few weeks across television and streaming, with Netflix renewing “Tires,” HBO Max adding weekly episodes of “The Howard Stern Show,” Hulu ordering a second season of “Furious,” Kevin Hart returning with new “Cold As Balls” episodes, and Disney+ and ESPN teaming with Red Bull for a new live motorsport event. Netflix Renews
Peter Cullen, the prolific voice actor whose unmistakable baritone brought some of animation’s most recognizable characters to life, has died. He was 85. Cullen died Wednesday, August 26, at his home in Los Angeles, his agent Kevin Motley confirmed. According to a statement from his family, he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. A
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The inaugural Long Beach Film Festival (LBFF) makes its debut this weekend, August 29–30, with a kick-off party at the Queen Mary on August 28, bringing independent filmmakers, industry professionals and film lovers together for a new celebration of storytelling and Long Beach’s creative community. The Long Beach Film Festival launches with a Friday night
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British actor Tim Curry, whose unmistakable voice and theatrical performances made him a memorable presence across film, television and the stage for more than five decades, has died. He was 80. Curry died at his home in Los Angeles, his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz confirmed. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
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After twenty years spent “chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’”, Ali G is shocked to discover that his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is 8 months pregnant. Faced with an extra mouth to feed, he gets off his batty and heads to America to reclaim his former glory… but soon encounters adversaries who will ultimately threaten his and his
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This weekend, in a star-studded ceremony that capped off the largest D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to date, The Walt Disney Company honored 11 new Disney Legends who have made a remarkable impact on audiences around the world. The 2026 class of Disney Legends is an extraordinary line-up of stars, storytellers, and leaders, comprised
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American Film Institute (AFI) conferred Doctorates of Fine Arts degrees, honoris causa, for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Academy Award®- and Emmy®-winning screenwriter, director and producer Guillermo del Toro and Academy Award®- and Emmy®-winning screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin during the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at the
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Netflix has once again blurred the line between entertainment and reality with one of its most ambitious experiential marketing campaigns to date. This week, commuters along Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood were greeted by an extraordinary sight: a real person living inside a fully furnished billboard suspended approximately 30 feet above the street. The immersive
Harry Lehman (John Turturro) is an aging pickpocket who plies his trade with ever-diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie. When he unwittingly purloins and fences a
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Inspired by the life of a beloved American icon, MADDEN chronicles John Madden’s incredible journey alongside best friend and true original Al Davis – from a Super Bowl-winning partnership with the Raiders, to becoming football’s most recognizable voice, to building the worldwide Madden NFL video game. MADDEN is the celebration of a brilliant mind whose
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If it feels like Halloween decorations are appearing earlier every year, 2026 may be the earliest spooky season yet. Long before October arrives, movie studios, theme parks, and live events are already embracing ghosts, witches, heavy metal legends, and horror icons, giving fans every reason to start celebrating now. The unofficial kickoff came this past
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Today, the official trailer and key art for Chris Carter’s highly anticipated director’s cut “The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn” were revealed. The film premieres Aug. 14 on Disney+ and Hulu. The original 2008 film “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” will also be available the same day. When a group of women is mysteriously abducted,
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VIOLENT NIGHT 2 – IN THEATERS DECEMBER 4 David Harbour reprises his role as Santa Claus in a propulsive new chapter in yuletide mayhem from 87North—the powerhouse producers of Bullet Train, John Wick, The Fall Guy, Atomic Blonde and the Nobody franchise—and returning action director Tommy Wirkola. In 2022’s bare-knuckle holiday sensation, Violent Night, an
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Center Theatre Group presents CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from Paramount Pictures’ wildly popular film. The second North American tour will play Los Angeles at the Ahmanson Theatre September 8 to 12 for seven performances only. Tickets for CLUE are available through CenterTheatreGroup.org, Audience Services at (213) 972-4400 or in person
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In Select Theaters September 25 In Theaters Everywhere October From writer-director Bassam Tariq, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother stars Mahershala Ali as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, joined filmmaker Alysa Nahmias and members of the Girl Scouts for a special screening of the documentary Cookie Queens on Tuesday, July 28, at AMC The Grove in Los Angeles. Following the screening, Nahmias participated in a Q&A alongside Meghan, who serves as an executive producer on the film. The discussion
Director Dave Green and cast members Lana Condor, Eric Bauza, Candi Milo and Martha Kelly attended Ketchup Entertainment’s Fan Screening of Coyote VS. Acme at AMC Mission Valley on Friday, July 25th. Wile E. Coyote himself hit the streets of Downtown San Diego and walked the floors of the Convention Center. Lana Condor debuted an exclusive clip
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