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Few athletes have lived a life as dramatic as George Foreman. The legendary professional, boxer, entrepreneur, minister, and author, isn’t just a heavyweight champion but a man who reinvented himself many times and never gave up no matter what challenges he faced. A dominant force in the world of boxing and sports, he made several unlikely decisions just when the world thought they had figured him out, leaving spectators surprised.

George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76 | Credits: George Foreman’s Ig

Well, given the extraordinary career and life he led, both in the boxing ring and outside of it, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood rushed in for the rights to a film. Thus, Big George Foreman came about, Sony’s take on the film with the legendary boxer himself attached to the film. An attempt to capture the brilliance of the legend...

The best teen movies highlight the experiences of young adults through timeless coming-of-age storylines. Some icons within the teen genre, such as Mean Girls and The Breakfast Club, are known for perfecting these tropes. The prime movie plots portraying the teenage experience are often those based on novels.

Some of the greatest pop culture movies that have influenced the genre are immersive stories like Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and The Hunger Games. Other important narratives touch upon underrepresented groups and experiences, such as The Hate U Give and Love, Simon. These are some of the best on-screen adaptations of teen novels.

Updated March 8, 2025, by Chen Drachman. Young adult movies continue to be a popular and successful genre, generating well-reviewed and box office-dominating hits.This list is updated to include more of the best teen movies based on books and reflect Cbr's latest style guide.

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Exclusive: Filmmaker George Tillman Jr has signed with Kaplan/Perrone for management. Tillman’s feature directing credits include The Hate U Give, Men of Honor, Notorious, Faster and Soul Food. Tilman is currently percolating The Prince of New York, based on the New York Times article and bestselling book My Name isTani. It tells the remarkable true story of a young Nigerian boy’s journey from refugee to chess champion. The script was adapted by Steve Conrad and Michael Starrbury.

With longtime State Street partner Bob Teitel, Tillman Jr also produced Bob Marley: One Love and Barbershop, and they were executive producers on the Dee Rees-directed Mudbound. In addition to directing features, Tillman has directed television projects including ABC’s For Life, Starz’ Power, Netflix/Marvel’s Luke Cage, NBC’s This Is Us, and Disney’s Emmy winning show The Crossover. State Street currently has an overall feature deal with Paramount.

Actress/pop singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the March 2025 issue of “Vogue” magazine, photographed by Steven Meisel:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the TV crime series "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games”.

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017). In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released her debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act II...

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is a 2018 romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It’s her first book and the start of the ‘Legacy of Orïsha’ trilogy. The story follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl trying to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orïsha after the ruling class, the kosidáns, wiped out the maji, her people who once wielded magic.

Adeyemi spent 18 months and 45 drafts writing the novel, drawing inspiration from books like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘An Ember in the Ashes,’ West African mythology, and Yoruba culture. She was also influenced by the pain of police violence against Black Americans.

The book was a huge success. It debuted at number one on ‘The New York Times’ Best Seller list for young adult books and received praise for tackling themes like oppression, racism, and slavery. It’s also a coming-of-age tale about young people finding the power to make change.

Margot Robbie leads the critically acclaimed Barbiemovie, and it features plenty of notable faces in the supporting cast as well. For the most part, the characters are directly inspired by toys that have been released over the years or are original Barbie movie characters. Of course, this means that the long-beloved Mattel toys Barbie and Ken are not just two people.

Instead, the Truman Show-esque Barbieland is populated with plenty of Barbies and Kens. Still, each character has its place in the story, and they all help make this version of Barbieland vibrant and memorable. Most of these characters are portrayed by familiar faces for fans to look for.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on March 7, 2025: Following the smash success of the first live-action Barbie movie in 2023, all eyes are on Greta Gerwig as she works toward making a sequel. While news on this front is still scarce, fans know...

Exclusive: Paramount Pictures has renewed its first-look feature film deal with George L. Tillman Jr. and Robert Teitel’s State Street Pictures.

The Bob Marley: One Love production company first inked a production pact with the studio in 2020. Tillman and Teitel’s film credits include The Hate U Give, the Barbershop franchise, Men of Honor, Soul Food and Notorious among others.

State Street Pictures’ executive suite also includes Robert Prinz, Head of Television, and Lawrence Mott, Head of Film.

Said Michael Ireland, co-president, Paramount Pictures, Motion Picture Group, “George and Bob are two Chicago guys that have been telling inspiring, dynamic stories for audiences around the world for almost thirty years. We’re lucky to continue to have them on the lot and we look forward to building on the success of Bob Marley: One Love with a slate of movies that will hopefully last thirty more.”

Said Tillman Jr.

Following a three-year TV absence that gave way to endless rumors and speculation, HBO has finally announced Euphoria Season 3's latest casting news. The controversial teen addiction series flirted with cancelation for several reasons during the last few years but is now moving forward for an early 2026 release. Of course, just as fascinating as the new cast members, are the actors and beloved characters no longer expected to participate in Season 3.

While series lead Zendaya is poised to return as drug-addled teenager Rue Bennett, she will be joined by several fresh and familiar faces when Euphoria Season 3 hits HBO in 2026. The major casting shakeup includes glitzy and glamorous Super Bowl champions, Spanish pop stars, NAACP Image Award winners, and more. With plenty of time to binge the first two seasons, here are the new and returning cast members on Euphoria Season 3.

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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is a 2018 romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It’s her first book and the start of the ‘Legacy of Orïsha’ trilogy. The story follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl trying to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orïsha after the ruling class, the kosidáns, wiped out the maji, her people who once wielded magic.

Adeyemi spent 18 months and 45 drafts writing the novel, drawing inspiration from books like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘An Ember in the Ashes,’ West African mythology, and Yoruba culture. She was also influenced by the pain of police violence against Black Americans.

The book was a huge success. It debuted at number one on ‘The New York Times’ Best Seller list for young adult books and received praise for tackling themes like oppression, racism, and slavery. It’s also a coming-of-age tale about young people finding the power to make change.

Actress/pop singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the March 2025 issue of “Vogue” magazine, photographed by Steven Meisel:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the TV crime series "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games”.

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017). In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released her debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act II...

Anthony Mackie once had a very different career in mind before stepping into the Marvel spotlight. Long before Captain America 4 positioned him as one of the smartest Avengers alive, he had his sights set on something completely unrelated to superhero stardom.

Danny Ramirez and Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World | Credits: Marvel Studios

Mackie wasn’t dreaming of vibranium shields or high-flying action; he had a more down-to-earth plan in mind. But Hollywood had other ideas.

From equations to Avengers: Anthony Mackie’s hidden genius before Hollywood Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World | Credits: Marvel Studios

Anthony Mackie had a backup plan before Hollywood came calling. “I wanted to be a mechanical engineer,” he once revealed, dropping a fact that surprised even his longtime The Falcon and the Winter Soldier co-star Sebastian Stan.

Yeah, the man behind the MCU’s new Captain America...

Anthony Mackie is one of the most prolific actors working today, appearing in several critically acclaimed, Oscar-winning films but never earning an Oscar nomination himself. Over 11 years, he has gone from a supporting hero (The Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) to being Captain America himself, now leading the franchise. He is about to headline Captain America: Brave New World, a movie opening in theaters right in the heart of awards season, which Mackie has a few words about.

While speaking with Esquire, Mackie spoke about his own feelings regarding awards season, weighing in with quite a bit of confidence about being overlooked. “It’s always apropos for me when awards season comes up. Because I know I’ve done at least four performances that could have been nominated — if not for a Golden Globe, then an Oscar or an Emmy,” Mackie said. However, being given the role of Captain...

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is a 2018 romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It’s her first book and the start of the ‘Legacy of Orïsha’ trilogy. The story follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl trying to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orïsha after the ruling class, the kosidáns, wiped out the maji, her people who once wielded magic.

Adeyemi spent 18 months and 45 drafts writing the novel, drawing inspiration from books like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘An Ember in the Ashes,’ West African mythology, and Yoruba culture. She was also influenced by the pain of police violence against Black Americans.

The book was a huge success. It debuted at number one on ‘The New York Times’ Best Seller list for young adult books and received praise for tackling themes like oppression, racism, and slavery. It’s also a coming-of-age tale about young people finding the power to make change.

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s movie adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone has found its principal cast in Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King) as Zelie, Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) as Amari, Damson Idris (Snowfall) as Inan and Tosin Cole (Supacell) as Tzain.

Also confirmed are Academy Award winner Viola Davis as Mama Agba; Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) as Admiral Kaea; Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) as Lekan; Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love) as Jumoke; and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) as King Saran.

In negotiations are Academy Award winner Regina King (Shirley) as Queen Nehanda; Diaana Babnicova (Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot) as Folake; and Bukky Bakray (Rocks) as Binta.

The film, directed by Prince-Bythewood, is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Tomi Adeyemi. The story is set in an African fantasy kingdom...

Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole are taking on the lead roles in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone.” Gina Prince-Bythewood is directing the action fantasy film, based on Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, for Paramount Pictures.

The studio has also dated the film for release on Jan. 15, 2027 in Imax.

Mbedu, who previously starred in Prince-Bythewood’s historical epic “The Woman King,” will play Zelie, a young woman living in a fantasy African kingdom who embarks on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people by the ruthless King Saran. The story follows Zelie and her older brother Tzain (Cole) as they form an alliance with the king’s daughter, Princess Amari (Stenberg) and son, Prince Inan (Idris) to fight back against his brutal rule.

“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone...

Anthony Mackie’s Last 5 At The Worldwide Box Office( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Anthony Mackie is ready to take on the responsibility bestowed on him by Chris Evans in Avengers: Endgame. He is returning as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, in Captain America: Brave New World. The film is less than a month away from its release, and ahead of that, we are browsing through the new Captain’s last five films at the worldwide box office. Keep scrolling for more.

Mackie started his career with 2002’s music drama 8 Mile. The actor also played Tupac Shakur in Notorious, but his real fame and global recognition came with Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, where he first appeared as Sam Wilson. He is finally getting his standalone MCU movie, Captain America 4.

A report by Luiz Fernando revealed the advance booking condition of the upcoming MCU movie. Based on that,...

Find out who is currently taken — and not — among the 'Outer Banks' cast!MEGAChase Stokes and Kelsea BalleriniChase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini reportedly moved in together in October.Mega

Chase Stokes, who plays John B. on Outer Banks, is dating Kelsea Ballerini. They sparked dating rumors in January 2023, more than a year after Stokes' split from his costar Madelyn Cline.

In October, the Grammy-nominated singer revealed she and Stokes had moved in together.

"Oh, we're unpacked, baby!" Ballerini told People.

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Outer Banks' Kiara, played by Madison Bailey, confirmed she was dating Mariah Linney in 2020 after their first meeting via TikTok.

Reflecting on her decision to introduce the basketball player to the public, Bailey said she was "not anxious" when she shared the news about their relationship.

"I had zero hesitation to post on social media about it because I was like,...

Ahead of the opening of Gerard Butler's Den of Thieves 2: Pantera this coming weekend, another one of his films is currently climbing the streaming charts. Last Seen Alive, which was a massive box office and critical bomb in 2022, is at number two in the Max international streaming charts. This despite a truly horrendous score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film has a respectable cast with Butler, Jaimie Alexander (Thor), Russell Hornsby (The Hate U Give), and Ethan Embry (Sweet Home Alabama), and was directed by Brian Goodman, mostly known for his acting. Last Seen Alive follows Will (Butler) as he searches for his soon-to-be ex-wife, Lisa (Alexander), who goes missing while at a gas station. As is typical with these types of films, Will finds himself up against the small town's criminal element, while also on the run from the authorities.

It debuted on Oct. 1, 2022 on Netflix, and became...

Sabrina Carpenter is one of the most popular music artists working today, and her 2024 was nothing short of extraordinary, resulting in a huge net worth. Carpenter released her album Short n' Sweet in August, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 list. Three of the album's singles — "Espresso," Please Please Please," and "Taste" — spent weeks on the Hot 100 charts. Carpenter also embarked on her first arena tour, released an incredible music video "Taste" that paid homage to cult classic Death Becomes Her, received six Grammy nominations, and debuted her Netflix special, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.

While many may think she got famous overnight, Carpenter's success is the result of years of hard work. Carpenter began her career in 2011 with a guest appearance on Law and Order: Svu. Her big break came in 2013 when she was cast on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, a spin-off of the beloved 90s show Boy Meets World.

Daniel Craig has garnered praise for his mesmerizing performance as William Lee in Luca Guadagnino's Queer, most recently earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. However, his co-star Drew Starkey shines too in a totally different way in this adaptation of the William S. Burroughs novel of the same name. The character of Eugene Allerton is a major departure from Starkey's recurring role as Rafe Cameron in Outer Banks and film appearances in Love, Simon and The Hate U Give, and Starkey's performance shows impressive restraint and emotional layering.

Actress/pop singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the new Versace “Medusa Biggie” eyewear campaign, photographed by Rosie Marks:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the TV crime series "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games”.

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017). In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released.

She released her debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act...

Featuring an impressive cast, the 2019 movie Little is a great comedy for teenagers and adults alike. The 2019 movie serves as a funny remake of a classic 1980s Tom Hanks comedy. Little follows Jordan Sanders, a tech company executive who is mean to her employees, as she magically gets transformed into her 13-year-old self. Funny chaos ensues when Jordan is forced to go back to school and her company is taken over by her assistant, April, who also has to pose as her aunt.

Little was met with mixed reviews from critics and grossed $49 million at the box office on a budget of $20 million (via Box Office Mojo), and, despite modest reactions, audiences enjoyed the film. Though some of the writing was criticized, the performances of the cast, including Little's 14-year-old breakout star and executive producer, were praised for their chemistry and embodiment of the characters. The movie's cast does great...

Netflix’s Christmas special A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter has a variety of performers and special guests accompanying Sabrina Carpenter in a fun musical experience to awaken the holiday spirit. 2024 was a massive year for Sabrina Carpenter, as her sixth album, Short n’ Sweet, was released. Short n’ Sweet was a huge success, topping music charts and spawning hit singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please”. Carpenter also embarked on her first arena tour, the Short n’ Sweet Tour, which took her to different cities in the United States and Europe, and she topped Spotify’s Wrapped charts with “Espresso.”

To further close 2024 with a bang, Sabrina Carpenter starred and produced the Netflix musical special A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter. Carpenter hosts this special event that brings together brief holiday-themed sketches and musical performances. For all this, Carpenter is accompanied by different actors and performers, bringing together different talents...

For the first 10 years of his movie acting career, Dwayne Johnson was hungry to earn his bonafides as a serious performer. Oh sure, he was more than willing to play to the cheap seats by starring in stuff like "The Scorpion King" and "Doom." But this was also the era in which the wrestling legend worked with "Donnie Darko" director Richard Kelly on his gonzo cult curiosity "Southland Tales" and gleefully preened in front of a mirror as an out-and-proud gay bodyguard in F. Gary Gray's "Get Shorty" sequel "Be Cool." Having yet to establish a clean-cut brand for himself, the 2000s saw The Rock taking the kind of risks he would shirk for a decade after finally making it big in the movies.

That extended to Johnson's action films as well. When The Rock showed up as Luke Hobbs in 2011's "Fast Five" (only one of the...

Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Chad Michael Murray, George Clooney, Channing Tatum… You get the idea? There are quite a few Hollywood heartthrobs who have entered the industry at a young age and made quite an impact with an impressive career. I mean, who doesn’t swoon over a picture of young Leo. In 2024, people have their attention on someone new though, who is not only an extremely talented actor but also very easy on the eyes.

Drew Starkey is the name that is becoming a staple in the film and TV industry, as he effortlessly works his way up. Upon the release of Luca Guadagnino’s A24 movie Queer on November 27, in which Starkey is acting alongside Hollywood legend and James Bond actor, Daniel Craig, he will certainly continue to leave fans all around the world in awe of him. News, videos, and memes of him are spreading online at lighting speed,...

The Pope’s Exorcist’s director Julius Avery has taken over directing duties on AGC Studios’ They Found Us, with production in Australia anticipated to start in the first half of 2025.

AGC Studios is financing and co-producing the project with Temple Hill Entertainment. Neill Blomkamp was previously set to direct the project. Joel Kinneman is no longer attached to star and casting is underway. The feature was originally scheduled to shoot in Saudi Arabia.

They Found Us is based on a screenplay by Moon Knight and Fantastic Four writer Jeremy Slater and follows a father and daughter who undertake a...

The Pope’s Exorcist’s director Julius Avery has taken over directing duties on AGC Studios’ They Found Us, with production switching from Saudi Arabia to Australia and anticipated to start in the first half of 2025.

AGC Studios is financing and co-producing the project with Temple Hill Entertainment. Neill Blomkamp was previously set to direct the project. Joel Kinneman is no longer attached to star and casting is underway.

They Found Us is based on a screenplay by Moon Knight and Fantastic Four writer Jeremy Slater and follows a father and daughter who undertake a camping trip in the Utah...

The new Anthony Mackie monster movie has debuted outside the Top 10. Mackie is a star who is likely best known for his role as Sam Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which he first played in 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Wilson, who is also known as the Falcon, has taken on the mantle of the late Captain America as of the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a Disney+ spinoff show that aired in 2021.

Although the best-known Anthony Mackie movies are likely MCU entries, he has also appeared in a wide variety of other well-known projects. This includes starring as John Doe in Peacock's video game adaptation Twisted Metal, which has been renewed for the upcoming season 2. Additionally, other major movies in which he has appeared include The Hurt Locker, The Adjustment Bureau, The Woman in the Window, What's Your Number?, The Hate U Give, Real Steel,...

Anthony Mackie's new monster movie has continued a grim Rotten Tomatoes trend for the star. The Independent Spirit Award nominated actor debuted in the 2002 movie 8 Mile, which also starred Eminem and Mekhi Phifer. Since then, he has gone on to a wide variety of projects, though he is likely best known for playing Sam Wilson, also known as the Falcon and later Captain America, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This ongoing tenure in the franchise began with 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Other Anthony Mackie movies outside the MCU encompass a wide variety of genres. This includes the comedies What's Your Number?, The Night Before, and Playing It Cool as well as the dramas Brother to Brother, Million Dollar Baby, Half Nelson, and Detroit. He has also taken on several major television roles in the 2020s, including starring in Altered Carbon, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,...

Tubi’s lineup for November 2024 offers a diverse and exciting selection of content across genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. With Tubi Originals like the heartwarming comedy “The Engagement Dress” (November 10) and the festive yet spicy “Hot Girl Winter” (November 24), holiday cheer takes a fresh twist. The thrillers keep the tension high, including the chilling ghost story “Still Here” (November 9) and the stormy suspense of “The Last Exit” (November 16). For documentary enthusiasts, “Behind The Crime: Self Defense or Slaughter” (November 15) and “Fresh Meat 2: Killing Dahmer” (November 22) dive into intense real-life investigations. Families can look forward to the magical fun of “Family Ornaments” (November 17), while anime fans can enjoy “Bunny Drop” on November 5. Classic action films like “Die Hard”, “Mad Max: Fury Road” (November 9), and “San Andreas” (November 22) return for adrenaline junkies, and horror lovers will appreciate the creepy lineup of “Annabelle: Creation”, “The Thing (1982)”, and more. Whether it’s nostalgic art-house classics,...

Riverdale star Kj Aapa is set to star as Bradley Nowell, the former lead singer of Sublime, in a biopic about the hit band. Sublime was a groundbreaking band of the early 1990s, mixing punk, reggae, and ska together in a signature sound that gave classic songs like "What I Got" and "Santeria." Lead singer and guitarist Bradley Nowell tragically passed away at the age of 28 in 1996 following a heroin overdose. His legacy lives on through the band's incredible successes, and his son, Jakob Nowell, has been Sublime's new lead singer starting in 2023.

According to Deadline, Apa will star as Nowell in a new film centered around Sublime. Nowell's original Sublime members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson will act as executive producers on the movie, as will Bradley's widow Troy Nowell and son Jakob on behalf of the Nowell estate. Justin Chon, who previously played Eric Yorkie in The Twilight...

The forthcoming Sublime biopic feature from Sony’s 3000 Pictures has found its Bradley Nowell.

K.J. Apa is attached to star as the late singer for the movie that has Justin Chon set to direct. The untitled project is currently in development, with Chon working on the screenplay with Bobby Hundreds following an initial draft from Chris Mundy.

Producing for Chenin Entertaiment are Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and David Ready. Executive producers include surviving Sublime members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, in addition to Troy Nowell and Jakob Nowell on behalf of Bradley Nowell’s estate.

Francis Lawrence, who was initially attached to direct before stepping aside due to a scheduling conflict, will also executive produce.

Bud Gaugh, Eric Wilson and Bradley Nowell of Sublime

Marisa Paiva oversees the biopic for 3000 Pictures, while Chernin Entertainment director of development Jamie Spetner is overseeing for Chernin.

Sublime hailed from Long Beach, California,...

The Sublime biopic has found its Bradley Nowell, as “Riverdale” star Kj Apa takes on the role of the Long Beach band’s frontman, Variety has confirmed.

The film has also tapped director Justin Chon, who is penning the screenplay with author and co-founder of the streetwear brand The Hundreds, Bobby Hundreds, based on an original draft by Chris Mundy. The biopic is in development at the Sony-owned 3000 Pictures.

Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and David Ready from Chernin Entertainment are producing. Original Sublime band members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson — as well as the late Nowell’s wife, Troy Nowell, and son, Jakob Nowell — are executive producing alongside Francis Lawrence. The project is being overseen by Marisa Paiva at 3000 Pictures and Jamie Spetner, director of development at Chernin Entertainment, who has been integral to the development of the film.

After Nowell died in 1996 due to a heroin overdose,...

Exclusive: 3000 Pictures’ biopic on the Long Beach band Sublime is gaining serious traction and some major talent as sources tell Deadline that Kj Apa is attached to star as Bradley Nowell in the film, with Justin Chon on board to direct. Chon is also writing the screenplay with Bobby Hundreds, based on Chris Mundy’s original draft.

Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and David Ready from Chernin Entertainment are producing the film, which is in development. Original Sublime members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson are executive producing along with Nowell’s son Jakob Nowell — who now is Sublime’s lead singer — and widow Troy Nowell on behalf of the late singer’s estate. Francis Lawrence also is executive producing, as is Jamie Spetner, Director of Development at Chernin Entertainment. Marisa Paiva is overseeing the project for 3000 Pictures.

The laid-back trio Sublime spawned an entire genre — fusing reggae grooves, punk grittiness,...

Though mostly known from the likes of “Outer Banks,” “Love, Simon,” and “The Hate U Give,” Drew Starkey is about to enter a whole new level of recognition with Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer.” The actor makes a star-making turn in the Venice premiere, which will likely see a heavy awards season run, alongside Daniel Craig in an adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ book of the same name.

We caught up with Starkey at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of the film on Monday, September 9. “I felt very honored to work with these people,” he tells IndieWire. “I look up to real giants of [this] creative field, and I hope I get to keep doing it.”

In Ryan Lattanzio’s review of the film, he writes that “Queer” has “some of the most explicit gay sex scenes I can remember in any mainstream movie.”

At the Venice press conference for the film,...

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In 2024, Sabrina Carpenter has been breaking streaming records for her music left and right. Every single she released has shot to the top of the charts. While shes been singing since a very young age, Carpenter got her foot in the door in the entertainment industry in the acting world. While she primarily appeared in television roles, Carpenter has also appeared in a handful of movies as well.

Carpenter got her big break in the acting world thanks to the Disney Channel. She appeared in several shows for the network as well as some of their Disney Channel Original Movies. The network helped to boost Carpenters profile, and her first full-length albums as a musical artist were also through Disneys Hollywood Records.

The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg revealed that she is “not surprised” that the Disney+ series set in the Star Wars universe was canceled after one season following the “vitriol, prejudice, hatred and fateful language” that the cast received from internet trolls since the series was announced and through its cancelation earlier this month.

Stenberg had dual roles in The Acolyte, as twins Osha and Mae, who fall on opposite sides of The Force. The actress spoke out on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday night about her experience with fans, whose relentless vitriol made her feel compelled to respond to, as she says, “honor my value system.”

“I’m going to be really transparent and say that it’s not a huge shock for me,” Stenberg told her fans of the show’s cancellation after one season. “Of course, I live in the bubble of my own reality, but for those who aren’t aware,...

Amandla Stenberg said that “The Acolyte” being canceled after one season was “not a huge shock.” In a series of videos posted to her Instagram account Wednesday, the lead of the Star Wars series further denounced the racist and homophobic hate being spewed at her show.

“There has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced, when it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it,” the Black queer actress said. “That’s when we started experiencing a rampage of, I would say, hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred and hateful language towards us.”

In an interview ahead of the prequel series’ release, Stenberg and showrunner Leslye Headland joked about “The Acolyte” being named the “gayest Star Wars” by fans. Hedland told TheWrap she was “into it.”

Some fans online were not.

Despite positive reviews from critics, the Disney...

With Coraline back in theaters for its 15th anniversary, Laika Studios has revealed the first Wildwood teaser. While the film has no release date yet, it is expected to open in theaters in 2025.

In addition to the Wildwood teaser, we’ve also included Laika’s recent video that takes you behind the scenes of the stop-motion animated film and a video featuring Coraline introducing the company’s newest hero, Prue McKeel.

Wildwood is based on the series of novels by Colin Meloy, lead singer for The Decemberists, and illustrator Carson Ellis. The film is currently in production at Laika Studios outside Portland, Oregon.

The cast includes Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman), Oscar winner Mahershala Ali (Moonlight), Peyton Elizabeth Lee (Andi Mack), Jacob Tremblay (Room), and Awkwafina (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings).

Also on board are Oscar nominee Angela Bassett (What’s Love Got to Do With It...

Redemption and sports. Or is it redemption in sports? Some of the most uplifting underdog tales revolve around athletics, even in the extreme. For most mainstream moviegoers out there, there's an unspoken universal love for the underdog tale a rising athlete shooting his shot with his one God-given skill set because, well, what else does he have in this cruel world? Classic flicks like Rocky, Invincible, and even I, Tonya come to mind. And Prime Video's new direct-to-streaming feature One Fast Move proves the list will go on in the year 2024...

No, this isn't The Bikeriders with Tom Hardy and Austin Butler. Yes, two separate motorcycle dramas have now been released this year what are the chances?. They're wildly different tales, mind you, and One Fast Move find its groove in different ways smaller and family-oriented, it will surprise you thanks to its talented ensemble. Without green screens or CGI or anything,...

Britney Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me” is in development for the big screen, and everyone is asking the same question: Who will have the honor of playing the part?

As “Wicked” approaches, Jon M. Chu announced Thursday that his next project will be an adaptation of Britney Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me.” The biopic will explore the life of the superstar and what she has endured getting to where is is today.

“In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. ‘The Woman in Me’ reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history,” book publishers Simon & Schuster wrote in its synopsis of the project.

Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness embarks on a journey to rediscover her powers, with help from a crazed coven, in the new trailer for WandaVision spinoff series Agatha All Along.

“I miss the glory days,” Agatha says in the clip, which Marvel shared on Monday. “She took every bit of power I had, but I can be that witch again.”

In Agatha All Along, which picks up where WandaVision left off, a teen breaks Agatha free from a distorted spell. After the mysterious teen and Agatha embark on a journey to the legendary Witches’ Road,...

Exclusive: K.J. Apa (Riverdale) has entered production in the UK on Falling, a new romantic comedy-drama from Gulfstream Pictures.

The project marks Apa’s third with Gulfstream, on the heels of the motorcycle racing pic One Fast Move, which premieres on Prime Video August 8, and the rom-com The Last Summer for Netflix.

Written and directed by Colin Krisel and James Krisel (Last Moment of Clarity), Falling centers on Jack (Apa), who while quick-witted, charming, and avoidant, finally risks opening his heart when he starts dating Jillian. He never expected, though, that his best friend Johnny would fall for her, too.

Gulfstream is producing and fully financing in association with Luber Roklin Entertainment, having previously teamed with the company to produce One Fast Move. Producers include Mike Karz and Bill Bindley of Gulfstream Pictures, Lena Roklin and Matt Luber of Luber Roklin, and Piers Tempest of Tempo Productions. Apa, Tom Salentine,...

The Acolyte has quickly become one of the most divisive Star Wars projects Disney has released thus far. The show has caused debates ranging from continuity errors to pronoun usage, and has emboldened a certain segment of fans to slam the show with unfortunate rhetoric concerning race and gender. In response to the backlash, The Acolyte's Amandla Stenberg has released a new song and music video addressing the controversy.

Stenberg, who plays both Osha and Mae on the show, released the song via her Instagram account with the caption, "Happy Juneteenth. And to those who are flooding me with intolerable racism since it took me 72 hours on my laptop to make this song and video, u got 72 hours to respond. and I expect choreo!" The song begins by addressing the viral clip of her 2018 appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where she said "white people crying actually was the goal,...

Amandla Stenberg, star of The Acolyte, is calling out “intolerable racism” and released a song to express their sentiments.

The star of the Star Wars universe series, who uses she/they pronouns, dropped a track titled “Discourse” and addresses the intolerance they have experienced.

“Happy Juneteenth and to those who are flooding me with intolerable racism—since it took me 72 hours on my laptop to make this song and video, u got 72 hours to respond. and I expect choreo!!” Stenberg posted on Instagram.

Stenberg begins “Discourse” by referencing a 2018 interview with Trevor Noah that went viral on social media. In the interview, Stenberg said that “white people crying actually was the goal” of The Hate U Give, a film about the aftermath of a Black teenager’s murder by a police officer.

“They splice lines, make hate they recognize, make it look like the same propaganda they spew cuz they...

In what’s likely an industry first, a TV show’s star has written and released a song and music video — complete with dance moves — in response to racist backlash against the show.

Disney+’s The Acolyte actress Amandla Stenberg posted the track on Instagram on Wednesday and captioned the post: “Happy Juneteenth...

Amandla Stenberg responds boldly to toxic backlash against The Acolyte with powerful music video on social media. Online trolls misrepresent quotes from Stenberg and showrunner, twisting words to fuel racism and sexism in backlash. Stenberg stands up against intolerable racism and threats, calling out toxic behavior and demanding responses.

Amandla Stenberg has responded to The Acolyte discourse with a new music video she's shared on social media. It's been a long time since the Star Wars fandom has felt quite so divided, with a backlash against The Acolyte that's involved everything from review-bombing on Rotten Tomatoes to death threats against Wookipedia editors. Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy and showrunner Leslye Headland have made an open stand against racism and sexism, which they point to as a motivation for many online trolls.

The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg celebrated Juneteenth in style with a social music video that responds to the "discourse," as she calls it.

Actress/singer Sabrina Carpenter poses for the new Summer 2024 issue of “Rolling Stone” magazine, photographed by Thea Traff:

Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the television crime show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". followed by a recurring role on the series "The Goodwin Games".

She then starred in the Disney Channel comedy series "Girl Meets World" (2014–2017).

In 2016, Carpenter appeared in the TV movie, "Adventures in Babysitting".

Carpenter also co-starred in the features "Horns" (2013), "The Hate U Give" (2018), "The Short History of the Long Road" (2019), "Clouds" (2020), and "Emergency" (2022).

She also starred in the Netflix features "Tall Girl" (2019), its sequel "Tall Girl 2" and "Work It" (2020).

In 2014, her debut music single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" and EP of the same name were released. She released a debut album, "Eyes Wide Open" in 2015, plus three additional studio albums, "Evolution" (2016), "Singular: Act I" (2018) and "Singular: Act II...

Not every book I read for school kept me engaged, but there are a few that I'd happily revisit today. Classics like Charlotte's Web and The Outsiders tell timeless stories with lovable characters and relevant themes. Revisiting books like Of Mice & Men and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe as an adult gives greater insight into their messages.

Growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s, I never got to read books like The Hunger Games and The Hate U Give for school but I was assigned a few great novels that I'd still revisit today. Traditionally, school reading consists of books that are considered classics, and these don't always lend themselves to an enjoyable experience. While certain books are necessary to understand their time periods or authors, it can be difficult to sell young readers on picking them up for fun.

Fortunately, more and more schools are...

The Acolyte dives into a dark mystery of Jedi being hunted, hinting at sinister forces at play. The cast includes Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, and Rebecca Henderson in key roles. Carrie-Anne Moss and Jodie Turner-Smith join the ensemble in roles of skilled Jedi and witches.

Here's everything you need to know about the cast and characters of The Acolyte. The future of Star Wars lies in the past - specifically, a century before the events of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. This was the end of the High Republic Era, the golden age of the Jedi and the Republic.

The Acolyte is helmed by Leslye Headland, of Russian Doll fame. Its unique setting means the Disney+ TV show largely focuses on brand new characters, and The Acolyte episode 3 even introduced a brand new Force cult. Here's all you need to know about the cast and characters of The Acolyte.