In a recent interview with ScreenRant’s “Coffee and a Chat,” Riz Ahmed described his audition for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as unusual. He explained that director Gareth Edwards asked for a self-tape audition and, as Ahmed put it, “really slipped up” by giving him his personal email address.
The movie Apex launched on Netflix on April 24th and is already getting reviews. Critics gave it a 67% rating, which earns it a “fresh” badge and positions it as one of the top survival thrillers currently available on Netflix, even if it’s not the highest-rated film.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly leaking the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender film, according to The Straits Times. His name hasn’t been released yet. The leak happened several months before the film is scheduled to debut on Paramount+.
I recently spoke with creator David Stassen, and he’s really excited about seeing Cam’s dynamic with Isla Gordon and her family this season. Now that Cam’s out of rehab, Stassen wanted to explore their relationship more directly. But the big question for him and the writing team wasn’t if Cam would be a villain, but how villainous he’d become, and just how quickly that side of him would emerge.
A look at Netflix’s most popular movies reveals a clear trend. Many of the streamer’s top 10 films are action thrillers, like Red Notice, Carry-On, Back in Action, and The Gray Man. These movies all share a common formula: they combine exciting action with well-known actors.
Although Gladiator II didn’t quite reach the same level of excellence as the first Gladiator, that’s a tough act to follow. The original Gladiator was a remarkable film, combining outstanding performances, a grand story, and a special mix of practical and visual effects—a combination that hasn’t been replicated in the 26 years since its release.
According to FlixPatrol, Crime 101 is now the second most popular movie on Prime Video globally, climbing one spot in the rankings. It’s become a hit in many countries, including Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Italy, and Mexico, and is currently the top movie in Austria, Brazil, and Germany.
It’s particularly annoying because many of these anime actually have interesting female characters. They often introduce women who are well-designed, have compelling personalities, and could drive the story forward. Unfortunately, the writing often fails them. Instead of being fully developed characters, they’re reduced to roles like love interests, helpers for the male characters, or simply exist for fanservice or to evoke emotion. Despite their potential, these anime seem unsure how to utilize half of their characters effectively.
Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise continue to be a fantastic creative team. Spielberg is one of the most acclaimed directors ever, and Cruise is arguably the world’s biggest movie star. After releasing The Fabelmans in 2022, Spielberg is preparing to launch Disclosure Day this summer, marking his return to science fiction. However, their earlier sci-fi collaboration from the early 2000s remains a significant achievement.
The mysterious character known as the Stranger also has a complex backstory. He first appears with no memory of his past, but quickly forms a bond with the Harfoots, an early group related to the Hobbits. While season one of The Rings of Power established him as an Istar – a Wizard – season two delved deeper, finally revealing his true identity and offering clues about where he came from.