Movies

Crime 101 Director Admits Chris Hemsworth & Mark Ruffalo’s Marvel History Had a Major Impact on the New Thriller Movie (Exclusive)

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In a recent interview with TopMob, Bart Layton, the writer and director of Crime 101, explained how Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo’s established working relationship from their time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe influenced his new crime thriller. Crime 101 features Hemsworth as the infamous thief Mike Davis and Ruffalo as the detective, Lou Lubesnick, tasked with catching him – putting the two actors on opposing sides of a major heist.

‘GOAT’ Rotten Tomatoes Score Reveals It’s a Win for Sony

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Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind hits like the Spider-Verse movies, Hotel Transylvania, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines (which is getting a sequel!), seems to have another promising film with GOAT. This original animated action-comedy is set in a world populated entirely by animals, similar to Disney’s Zootopia. Tyree Dillihay directs, and basketball star Stephen Curry produces and also lends his voice to the impressive cast. Gabrielle Union, Aaron Pierre, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour, Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Hudson, and Caleb McLaughlin (from Stranger Things) are also among the voice actors. McLaughlin stars as Will, a goat, in the lead role.

Horror Finally Caught Up to John Carpenter’s Most Overlooked Film (& It’s Mandatory Viewing)

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John Carpenter is famous for directing influential movies in several genres, including horror, science fiction, action, and crime. While his 1978 film Halloween is his most well-known work – and practically created the slasher film genre, leading to numerous sequels – many of his other films are equally important to the history of filmmaking. In particular, his 1980 film is a beautifully atmospheric horror movie that deserves renewed attention.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Co-Creator Calls 1 Change From Book a Mistake

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In a recent Reddit Q&A, Ira Parker, the showrunner for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, admitted that one alteration from the source material was an error. A fan pointed out that a crucial conversation between Dunk and Steely Pate – where Pate describes a knight as someone who “remembered his vows” – was left out of the show. Parker responded by taking responsibility, saying, “Honestly, it was a mistake on my part. I’ve made a few on this show, and I probably will again.” He explained that the scene had been included in earlier versions of the script but was ultimately cut.

33 Years Later, DBZ’s Most Powerful Speech is More Relevant Than Ever

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The moments leading up to Gohan’s power increase are the most impactful part of the story. Android 16’s sacrifice and heartfelt speech as he dies are incredibly special, even within the entire history of anime, and especially within Dragon Ball Z. His message to Gohan during the Cell Games feels even more meaningful today than it did 33 years ago, showing just how much depth and insight Akira Toriyama built into his manga, beyond all the action and special effects.

Moana 3 Finally Gets A Positive Update

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Entertainment reporter Daniel Richtman shared encouraging news about Moana 3: Disney has already started working on it. This is a faster start to development than with Moana 2, which didn’t begin production until 2020 – about four years after the original film. Initially, Moana 2 was planned as a Disney+ series.

Netflix’s A Man on the Inside Marks the End of an Era

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Created by Michael Schur – known for comedies like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place – A Man on the Inside is a spy comedy starring Ted Danson, who previously collaborated with Schur on The Good Place. The show also includes several actors fans will recognize from Schur’s other series. Netflix recently showed its confidence in the show by renewing it for a third season, which may indicate a change in how the streaming service handles its original programs.