Hulu’s new series delivers a surprisingly violent, historical heist story set in Australia. Though it seems unlikely to successfully create an action-packed sequel to Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, The Artful Dodger, created by James McNamara, David Maher, and David Taylor, manages to pull it off with remarkable skill.
I’m getting reports that Ving Rhames had a scary health scare last Wednesday. Apparently, he was having dinner with his family at a Los Angeles restaurant when he suddenly collapsed right at his table. Witnesses say he seemed to be fading in and out of consciousness, and thankfully, paramedics were quickly on the scene to rush him to the hospital. It was definitely a frightening moment for everyone there.
Directed by David Zucker, who also made The Naked Gun, BASEketball features Trey Stone and Robert Parker as Coop and Remer. They unexpectedly become famous when they invent a new sport – a wacky combination of baseball and basketball. After the team owners die, Coop gets a chance to own the Milwaukee Beers, but only if he can lead them to a championship – something no team has done in the five years since the sport began.
You’ve probably already heard about the band’s new tour dates. They just added eight more shows on Wednesday, right as tickets were going on sale to those who signed up in advance.
Following the release of his single “Blackberry Marmalade,” rapper Staples addressed online speculation sparked by his music video for the song. He confirmed that the red baseball cap featured in the video revealed the title and release date of his upcoming album. Staples announced that CRY BABY will be available everywhere on June 5th.
The new collection features fun graphic tees that poke fun at tech, along with edgy accessories. It mixes grunge-style sweatshirts with details like peace signs and nods to Bitcoin, and is available for pre-order on their website.
Japanese animation studios certainly could create shows that don’t resemble typical anime, but it’s not what’s currently trending. Anime has been incredibly popular for decades, and attaching that label to a series – even one originating outside of Japan – is often the fastest way to attract viewers. Canada, for example, has produced several successful anime-style shows, including long-running children’s programs and adaptations of popular video games.
Psychological thrillers are increasingly popular, and Netflix offers a wide selection. The newest addition, Unchosen, quickly rose to the top of the charts after its release on April 21st, preventing Running Point and Beef from reaching the number one spot.
Will Smith and Margot Robbie are both incredibly successful actors, known for both popular and critically acclaimed films. Will Smith first gained fame as a rapper before becoming a household name with his role in the 1990s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He’s since been nominated for four Academy Awards and won Best Actor for King Richard in 2021. Margot Robbie, an Australian actress, achieved international recognition more recently with The Wolf of Wall Street in 2013. She’s already received three Oscar nominations and starred in the blockbuster hit Barbie.
Before it hits theaters on May 8th, the new film The Sheep Detectives is already getting great reviews! Currently, 94% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes have given it a positive rating. This ties it with the 2019 film Bad Education. The score is likely to change as more reviews come in, but if it goes up even one point, it will be the highest-rated film of Jackman’s career. Even a slight drop to 92% would still make it the third best-reviewed film, as another movie is close behind with a 93% rating.