Liam Neeson Says His Late Wife Talked Him Out of James Bond Role in the 90s

Schindler’s ListandTakenactorLiam Neesonrecently narrated a sweet story about his late wife and acclaimed actress Natasha Richardson on a talk show. Apparently, Neeson rejected the offer to play James Bond inGoldenEyedue to his then partner, Natasha Richardson’s opposition to it. The Irish actor appeared onThe Late Late Show with James Corden, and when asked if he was ever approached to play James Bond, Neeson said the following, “Yeah, they approached, I believe it was a couple of calls from Barbara Broccoli, who’s now the main producer of the Bond films....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Heather Merritt

Lin-Manuel Miranda Unveils All-Star Hamilton Mixtape Tracklist

The Broadway sensationHamiltonhas become apop culture phenomenon, but in case you haven’t had the chance to see this hit musical play, you can enjoy creatorLin-Manuel Miranda’s songs in a new way. TheHamiltoncreator gave fans a surprise on social media, when he unveiled the full tracklist for his highly-anticipatedHamiltonMixtape. Today, Atlantic Records revealed that the mixtape will be released December 2, and the first two tracks from the album were released....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Herbert Sanchez

Mahershala Ali Is 'Excited to Get Going' as Blade in the MCU

A newBladewill soon enough be brought into the MCU withMahershala Aliplaying the iconic character. In a new interview with Empire, the actor spoke about what it’s like to take on this role along with what’s to come. Before reading any further, be warned that there are majorSPOILERSahead for anyone not fully caught up on everything happening in the MCU, with one title teasing the arrival of a certain vampire slayer....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Grace Moyer

Mark Harmon Officially Exits NCIS After 19 Seasons

It’s the end of the road for Mark Harmon onNCIS. Since 2003, Harmon had been starring in the popular CBS series as Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. After 18 seasons, there were reports that Harmon was looking to exit the series. He ended up signing back on for season 19, reportedly after he learned that the show probably wouldn’t be renewed if Harmon didn’t return. At the time of the renewal, it was reported thatMark Harmonmay only be returning for a handful of episodes....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Debra Torres

Midsommar Soundtrack Will Be Released Two Days After the Film Comes Out

Midsommar, the anticipated film fromHereditarydirector Ari Aster, is getting a soundtrack release on July 5th from Milan Records. The film, which dives deep into Swedish folklore and a kind of technicolor paganism, asked for a sonic universe that was both insular and oddly timeless-something by turns darkly ritualistic and deeply beautiful. The score created by Bobby Krlic aka The Haxan Cloak, achieves that. Krlic has been releasing his own often-harrowing electronic music for the better part of the past decade under the moniker of The Haxan Cloak....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Jennifer Mathews

New Fantastic Beasts 3 Release Date Announced Following Johnny Depp's Resignation

Warner Bros. has announced a new release date forFantastic Beasts 3. It was revealed last week that the studio had parted ways with Johnny Depp, which has led to recasting Gellert Grindelwald. As of this writing, the studio does not have an actor lined up, but there has been some excitement from fans surrounding a possible return of Colin Farrell. The sequel was originally supposed to come out in November 2021....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Dawn Brandt

New Star Trek Movie Trilogy Planned, But It's Already in Trouble

It appears that anotherStar Trek trilogy, totally separate from what Paramount has going on withStar Trek 4and Quentin Tarantino’s movie, is in the works. However, a legal battle may get in the way of it actually happening. DirectorNicholas Meyer, best known for his work onStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, reveals that he was hired by CBS to write a trilogy of standalone movies for their CBS All Access streaming service....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Nicole Pearson

New Wonder Woman Footage Shows Amazon Warriors in Battle

Earlier today, a newWonder Woman posterdebuted, featuringGal Gadotas the title character kneeling on the beach, along with word that the actress will be presenting at Nickelodeon’s Kids' Choice Awards with her co-starChris Pine, where a new trailer will be released. If the new poster wasn’t enough to tide you over before this trailer drops tomorrow, Warner Bros. has released a brief trailer preview, which features an intriguing new scene. This 15-second trailer preview debuted onTwitterearlier today, which features part of Diana of Themyscira’s relentless training at the hands of General Antiope (Robin Wright), with Diana’s motherQueen Hippolyta(Connie Nielsen) heard in voice over, telling Antiope she will train Diana harder than any other Amazonian before her, “until she is better than even you....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Carla Young

Nobody 2 & Violent Night 2 Get Exciting Updates From Producers

NobodyandViolent Nightproducing team David Leitch and Kelly McCormick have offered an update on the development of the two action movie hits, withNobody 2“potentially” happening this year followed byViolent Night 2in 2025. Speaking withColliderat SXSW 2024, McCormick revealed that a lot of progress is now being made behind the scenes on both sequels, saying that both movies will be going into development soon…so long as they can “find time in everybody’s busy schedules....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Anthony Edwards

Out of Exile Review: Rich Character Development Saves Formulaic Crime Drama

A recently paroledbank robber struggleswith family problems and a dedicated lawman while planning one last big score.Out of Exileveers into formulaic territory and suffers somewhat from procedural clichés. But it surprises with rich character development and an earnest tone that raises the dramatic stakes. The film draws a slight comparison to Michael Mann’s classicHeat, where tight-knit bonds are tested by the ruthlessnature of criminality. Friends and enemies blur as the need for escape clouds better judgment....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Brian Moreno

Pig Trailer Sends Nicolas Cage on a Mad Search for His Kidnapped Truffle Hog

Neon has revealed a brand new trailer forPig. The upcoming drama has been finished for a while, with the studio nabbing the domestic rights back in March 2020. This was not a great time for the movie business. Theaters were closed. The box office was all but extinguished. But now, as things have continued to improve, it is finally getting ready to make its way to theaters. And it sees Nicolas Cage in perhaps the most restrained state he’s been in quite some time....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Carrie Johnson

Pirates of the Caribbean 5 Photo Celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day

You’re going to have to squint really hard and play ‘Where’s Waldo?’ to find him, but we’re pretty sureJohnny Deppis dressed asCapt. Jack Sparrowsomewhere in a new cast and crew photo that has just arrived from thePirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Talesset. Today is National Talk Like a Pirate Day. And of course, Walt Disney Pictures wasn’t going to let the holiday go by without sharing a little something from their new movie....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Amanda Stein

Queenpins Review: Coupon Clipping Criminals Deliver Big Laughs

Coupon clipping leads to multimillion-dollar fraud in a funnier than expected ensemble comedy with a lot of heart. Loosely based on a true story,Queenpinshas two struggling Phoenix women turning their savings addiction into big money organized crime. Kristen Bell fronts a talented cast of Hollywood veterans. They elevate the written material with their performances.Queenpinsdelivers sizable laughs, but runs way too long. The film clocks in at an hour and fifty minutes when it could easily have been leaner....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Troy Long