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Following the Oscar season, Hollywood has found its new queen bee, and A-listers are allegedly swarming around her. Yes, it’s none other than Mikey Madison, who’s been considered the new It Girl fresh off her Oscar win for Anora. And guess who’s ready to battle it out for this hottest ticket in town?

Mikey Madison in Anora | image: Neon

According to sources, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt are the ultimate leading men who are reportedly going head-to-head to sign Mikey Madison in their next film. Rumor has it, the bidding war is heating up real quick and both Hollywood heavyweights are vying to work with her.

Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt are trying to sign Mikey Madison Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | image: Paramount Pictures

Fresh off her Oscar win for Sean Baker’s Anora, Mikey Madison has turned into an overnight sensation in Hollywood. So...

Streaming platforms have definitely been on the rise in recent years, with several shows and movies making their way out in the open. Giants like Apple TV+ and Netflix are the front runners in this, with their unique take on storytelling and original content. But despite all of this, the former is reportedly losing around $1 billion a year in its entertainment division.

However, despite this setback, one show could play a major role in turning things around—Adam Scott’s Severance.

Adam Scott in a still from Severance | Credits: Apple TV+

Throughout the years, this physiological thriller has gained a lot of momentum with its rather unique storytelling. This is the main reason why it has positioned itself as one of Apple’s most sought-after original shows in recent years.

Apple TV+ is reportedly playing the long game with shows such as Severance and Ted Lasso Adam Scott in a...

In Hollywood, movie franchises have long been a favorite of viewers. From Mission: Impossible to the iconic Harry Potter, such movie series have gathered a lot of attention throughout the years. But among this, the James Bond franchise can easily give others a run for their money.

Being the iconic 007 is still a dream for many, and with Daniel Craig’s departure after No Time to Die, fans are eagerly anticipating who will take on the role.

Daniel Craig in No Time to Die | Credits: MGM/Universal Pictures

Apart from this, David Heyman, who’s also one of the most successful producers out there—second only to Disney’s Kevin Feige—is reportedly interested in taking over the franchise. This could also be a perfect chance to bring fresh energy to the movie series, and in this, Henry Cavill’s name stands out as the ideal choice.

Will David Heyman...

Skydance, Apple and Netflix are said to be in contention to buy the Jason Bourne franchise as its rights go up for sale.

With the ability to slip into a crowd and become a threat from the shadows, Jason Bourne has never seemed like the settling down type. That seems to be a truism that extends beyond the character and into the franchise itself. According to The Hollywood Reporter, author Robert Ludlum’s estate has put up the entire library of titles on the market, including the rights to the Bourne novels.

Since a couple of years before 2002’s The Bourne Identity, the rights to Ludlum’s espionage specialist have resided at Universal, although attempts to make a Bourne film track all the way back through the 1980s when Warner Bros was interested in setting up a version that would have starred Burt Reynolds.

Ultimately, Reynolds passed, and Jason Bourne...

Hollywood has a knack for never letting a good spy retire in peace. Just ask James Bond, Ethan Hunt, or, in this case, Jason Bourne. It turns out that if you’re an amnesiac superspy with a talent for surviving impossible situations, you don’t just disappear, you go on an extended vacation until a major studio decides it’s time to dust you off.

Now, Jason Bourne is back in the headlines, not for a new adventure, but because the rights to his franchise are up for grabs. The fight is about to get as intense as one of his famous car chases through European streets.

Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity | Credits: Universal Pictures

So, who’s trying to claim Bourne’s allegiance? Some of the biggest players in Hollywood and streaming, are Universal, Netflix, Apple, and Skydance. Each of them sees the potential of bringing the shaky-cam king back to action,...

The film business has always been a gamble, and it is not easy for every project or movie to turn out to be a success. A high-stakes game where the odds are always greater, each year, hundreds of millions of dollars, hard work, effort, and time are spent on making blockbuster films, hoping for record-breaking box office returns. However, as history stands as a testament, not every big-budget spectacle turns out to be a major hit, and more often than not, they end up underperforming.

Hollywood has no shortage of big-budget spectacle | Credit: Oppenheimer / Universal Pictures

Even though the said big-budget films might have major filmmakers, screenwriters, or A-list actors attached to them, they sometimes end up flopping disastrously. And it is a feat that fans, critics, and Hollywood witness each and every year. Well, the box office in 2025 isn’t going to be any different, for sure.

While we...

23 years ago, S.W.A.T. made its return to the screen, relaunching an action franchise that had been largely forgotten since its original run as a TV series in 1975. The original show followed a specialized police force in California, tackling organized crime, terrorism and drug trafficking. But, despite its strong debut and ratings, the series was eventually canceled due to concerns over violence on television.

In 2003, S.W.A.T. was revived as a feature film. The film, starring Colin Farrell and Samuel L. Jackson, followed the same premise as the original series, with a S.W.A.T team facing off against the city’s biggest criminals. This relaunch set the stage for a television reboot in 2017. The new series, led by Shemar Moore, introduced the franchise to a younger, more diverse audience. But it was the 2003 film that brought the franchise back to life, with a focus on authenticity that set it apart as one of...

Over the last four decades, few figures in the world of film have given as much to the form as Thomas Cruise Mapother IV — or, as we know him best, Tom Cruise. Across 47 films and counting, cinema's real-life action man has run, jumped, climbed, flown, cycled, dived, danced, danced some more, fought, and even breathed his own carbon dioxide, all in service of making the big screen experience as big as it can possibly be. Now, in recognition of his years of service to cinema, both as an actor and producer, the BFI have today announced they'll be celebrating Cruise by awarding the star their highest honour — the BFI Fellowship.

The official press release from the BFI announces that "The Fellowship recognises Cruise’s achievements as an extraordinary, versatile actor whose career has spanned everything from critically acclaimed dramas and romances to dark thrillers and high-octane action films." What's more,...

Tom Cruise is set to be awarded a Fellowship by the British Film Institute (BFI).The 62-year-old actor - who is, perhaps, best known for playing Ethan Hunt in the 'Mission: Impossible' film franchise - will be honored with the BFI's most prestigious accolade in May.Tom - who has filmed in various locations around the UK, including London, the Lake District and the Peak District, during his film career - said: "I am truly honored by this acknowledgement."I’ve been making films in the UK for over 40 years and have no plans to stop. The UK is home to incredibly talented professionals - actors, directors, writers and crews, as well as some of the most stunning locations in the world."Tom has also praised the BFI for supporting the film industry in the UK, and for providing a platform for developing talent. The 'Top Gun: Maverick...

While it can’t be said if the rumors surrounding Henry Cavill’s potential full-fledged MCU future have some weight or not, interestingly, one of his most impressive roles had some notable parallels with the MCU’s big bad. Although Cavill’s career in the 2010s was confined to fictional heroes, even if his Clark Kent wasn’t exactly as jovial as the past iterations, one of his best acting feats arrived on the opposite spectrum.

Henry Cavill as August Walker | Credit: Paramount

Despite starring opposite the definitive movie star of our era, Cavill ensured his presence was felt throughout Mission: Impossible – Fallout, and his motivations in the film starkly resemble that of Thanos.

The parallels between Henry Cavill’s August Walker and Thanos Avengers: Infinity War | Credit: Marvel Studios

In his own twisted perspective, Thanos saw himself as a benevolent figure, who was convinced he was saving the...

The Mission: Impossible franchise has finally achieved the impossible—the film series has successfully kept the audience on the edge of their seats for almost three decades. Tom Cruise has blown the audience’s minds with life-threatening stunts, as he challenges gravity almost all the time in all his Mission: Impossible films. Thought I would have gotten tired of it, but it looks like that is never happening.

The Mission: Impossible series has revolutionized the action genre, but not all the movies in the saga hold up. Some fly high like the plane he likes to jump off of, while some of the other movies simply crash and burn. From hanging off Burj Khalifa to having the most exciting pulling-off-mask moments, let’s see which movie excels and which one goes ka-boom!

7. Mission: Impossible 2 A still from Mission: Impossible 2 | Credits: Paramount Pictures

When the second installment of the...

While Tom Cruise had already been a superstar for decades, it seems like he just became something else entirely when riding the wave of his Mission: Impossible sequels as he used his producing powers and daredevil prowess to make some of the biggest and best action movies of the last few years. Not only had he become known for doing his own stunts, but he’s been known to get his co-stars in on the action. His co-star in the latest Mission: Impossible, Hayley Atwell, stated, “When I started, I was very aware of the rarefied air around him and how there is no one like him. And there never will be because actors aren’t made like him any more. He is a one-man studio and, to me, very kind, very professional.”

The Hollywood Reporter is now revealing that the one-man studio will be getting a BFI Fellowship, which...

Cary Elwes has joined the cast of new Peacock thriller series M.I.A. Elwes will be appearing in the upcoming show alongside stars from Narcos and Fear the Walking Dead as series regulars.

According to Deadline, Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque's series has added Maurice Compte (Narcos and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Danay Garcia (Fear of the Walking Dead and Prison Break), along with Saw star Elwes, to its expanding cast. The streamer has yet to reveal the character names of its three newest cast members.

Cary Elwes Joins New Peacock Drama Series M.I.A.

Previously, Peacock cast Shannon Gisela (Her Study of a Killer) and Brittany Adebumola (The Other Black Girl) in leading roles as Etta Tiger Jonz and Lovely, respectively, while Dylan Jackson will be playing Stanley.

M.I.A. – which stands for the airport code for Miami International Airport – revolves around Etta Tiger Jonz's drug-running family,...

Looking for what to see in theaters? Our feature, updated weekly, highlights our top recommendations for films currently in theaters, from new releases to restorations receiving a proper theatrical run.

While we already provide extensive monthly new-release recommendations and weekly streaming recommendations, as distributors’ roll-outs can vary, this is a one-stop list to share the essential films that may be on a screen near you.

Black Bag (Steven Soderbergh)

If a James Bond or Mission: Impossible film excised all its action scenes––save a stray explosion or gunshot––while employing a script with a pop John le Carré sensibility, it might resemble something like Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag. A hyper-slick, suave spy thriller, it’s mainly relegated to dinner tables and office rooms as stages for rapid-fire, gleefully barbed verbal sparring scripted by David Koepp, returning to the genre after Ethan Hunt’s first outing. Primarily focusing on a...

Tom Cruise is set to receive the British Film Institute’s highest honor, the BFI Fellowship.

The Hollywood star — currently in the U.K. shooting Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s as-yet-untitled film for Warner Bros. and Legendary — is being recognized for both his “achievements as an extraordinary, versatile actor,” according to the BFI, and his “huge contribution to the UK film industry.”

Indeed, alongside Iñárritu’s project, Cruise has spent a large proportion of the last few decades living and working in the U.K., where he has shot numerous “Mission: Impossible” films on location around the country. He famously broke his ankle while filming “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” in London, while much of the final installment, “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” rumoured to be premiering at the Cannes Film Festival in May, was shot in the U.K. at both Longcross Studios and in the Lake District.

Outside of the spy franchise,...

Actor and producer Tom Cruise is to receive the British Film Institute’s highest honour, the BFI Fellowship.

The Fellowship will be presented to Cruise at the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London on May 12, hosted by BFI Chair Jay Hunt.

The actor will also participate in an in-conversation at the BFI Southbank on May 11 while a month-long programme of his repertoire will play at both the Southbank and BFI Imax.

“I am truly honoured by this acknowledgement,” Cruise said.

“I’ve been making films in the UK for over 40 years and have no plans to stop. The UK is...

Tom Cruise is expressing his gratitude after it was unveiled on Thursday that he’ll be awarded the British Film Institute’s (BFI) highest accolade, the BFI Fellowship.

The Fellowship recognizes Cruise’s achievements across a decades-spanning career, as well as his contribution to the U.K. film industry as a producer who has shot numerous projects in Britain. This includes his Mission: Impossible films, which have been filmed on location in London, Birmingham, and Yorkshire.

Cruise’s support of the British film industry has therefore cultivated a wealth of talent in the country, bringing jobs, skills, and training to citizens across the U.K. BFI Film Academy and BFI Future Skills programme alumni have worked on the last two Mission: Impossible movies.

“I am truly honored by this acknowledgment,” the actor said. “I’ve been making films in the U.K. for over 40 years and have no plans to stop.

Tom Cruise is to receive a BFI Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the UK’s lead organization for film.

The award will be presented to Cruise at the BFI Chair’s dinner in London on Monday 12 May, hosted by BFI Chair Jay Hunt. The day before, Cruise will take part in an onstage In Conversation session at the BFI Southbank where he will discuss his decades-long career.

The Fellowship presentation will be the centerpiece of a month-long retrospective of Cruise’s film career at the BFI. A season of 27 films featuring Cruise will screen at the BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX throughout May 2025.

“I am truly honored by this acknowledgment,” Cruise said in a statement. “I’ve been making films in the UK for over 40 years and have no plans to stop. The UK is home to incredibly talented professionals — actors, directors, writers, and crews, as well as some...

Hollywood has given us some iconic rivalries, Batman vs. Joker, Rocky vs. Apollo Creed, and Marvel vs. DC. But when it comes to two of the biggest movie stars of all time, there’s one showdown that fans can’t get enough of, Tom Cruise vs. Brad Pitt. Both actors have ruled the industry for decades, charming audiences with their looks, talent, and ability to make even the most outrageous action sequences seem believable.

A still of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire | Credits: Warner Bros.

But when we talk about their box office power, the gap between them is wider than the Grand Canyon. In fact, if the box office were a racetrack, Tom Cruise would be in a supersonic jet while Brad Pitt is still filling up his gas tank.

Tom Cruise takes the crown in the box office battlefield Tom Cruise running in...

John Boyega owes his Star Wars career to Tom Cruise. The actor recently explained how the Mission: Impossible actor had a hand in getting filmmaker J.J. Abrams to cast him in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

During a spotlight panel at the recent Emerald City Comic Con 2025 hosted by Popverse, Boyega recalled how Cruise watching his 2011 movie Attack the Block, which served as his breakout role, ultimately led to playing Finn in The Force Awakens. "I’m thankful to Tom Cruise, who loved Attack the Block. He was editing Mission: Impossible at the time with J.J. Abrams," the actor explained. "Tom told J.J., ‘You’ve got to watch this kid in Attack the Block.’ J.J. watched it, and one thing led to another, and four or five years later, I was in the movie."

I’m thankful to Tom Cruise, who loved Attack the Block.

While...

With cinema thrilling audiences worldwide for well over a century, plenty of iconic male actors have graced the silver screen in the medium's most celebrated films. Whether it's playing comedic silent performances or fiery dramatic roles, a great actor helps define the medium as a true movie star. These thespians embody the art of big-screen acting, with their performances serving as a masterclass in the craft all in itself. And even when appearing in lesser projects, these actors still light up the screen whenever they appear in a scene, as a testament to their undying dedication.

In assembling this list of actors to recognize and celebrate for their contributions to cinema, we're looking at individuals whose performances and hard work continue to resonate. There are countless actors currently delivering memorable films at their prime, but if they and their movies will endure remains to be seen. Maybe they'll make future versions of this list,...

Shaken, stirred, or even streamed, spy movies make up many of the most exciting, edge-of-your-seat stories the movies have to offer. From the harrowing heights of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise to the suave savvy of six James Bonds, espionage has become the thematic ground on which some of cinema’s most epic dramas, thrillers, and comedies are built. Even films primarily centered on other subject matter make frequent use of spy drama beats, proving it’s a bedrock source for onscreen entertainment.

The espionage genre is as old as filmmaking itself with silent spy movies set against the backdrop of World War I (1914’s “The German Spy Peril” is on YouTube) testing the medium’s limitations early in the 20th century. Literary works inspired many more of the spy movies to follow. Over the years, filmmakers have repeatedly adapted the works of John le Carré, Robert Ludlum, Ian Fleming, and...

When it comes to thrilling shows online, only some manage to grab the full attention of the viewers. In this, adaptations hold a special place, given the huge popularity of Game of Thrones, which was based on the novels of author George R.R. Martin. The same was true for Reacher as well, which was based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books.

Presenting actor Alan Ritchson as the lead, the show quickly gained a huge fan following and broke several records on Prime Video when it premiered in 2022.

Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher in Reacher | Credits: Prime Video

Since then, fans have been hooked on its amazing storylines and complex characters. Now, the show has broken yet another record and solidified its place as one of the most sought-after shows on a streaming platform.

Reacher Season 3 breaks Prime Video’s biggest streaming record

With its well-built characters and storylines, Reacher...

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There aren't too many actual overnight success stories in Hollywood. All of the ones that seem that way are usually built on the back of an invisible struggle that eventually culminates in a life-changing opportunity. Such was the case with John Boyega, who was handed the chance of a lifetime when he landed the role of Finn, aka Fn-2187, in 2015's "Star Wars: Episode VII -- The Force Awakens." It turns out, he has Tom Cruise to thank for that. Sort of.

During a panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2025 (via Popverse), Boyega was discussing his role as Finn in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy. The actor explained that it was actually his turn in the 2011 cult sci-fi classic "Attack the Block" that ultimately landed him the role in director J.J. Abrams' revival of the beloved franchise. Not only that,...

Tom Cruise is out here playing checkers while everyone else is playing – well, whatever Hollywood’s version of 4D chess is. The Mission: Impossible star was spotted hanging out with Ana de Armas again, but insiders say his real focus is on a different A-lister: Demi Moore.

Tom Cruise as in Mission Impossible – Fallout | Credits: Cruise/Wagner Productions

While fans wonder if Cruise and de Armas are cooking up a project, reports suggest he’s more interested in winning over Moore.

Tom Cruise’s power play: Spotted with Ana de Armas, but his real move is on Demi Moore Ana de Armas in a still from No Time to Die | Credits: MGM and Universal Pictures

Tom Cruise was spotted with Ana de Armas for the second time in London, but insiders say his real focus is on Demi Moore. Reports claim Cruise sees Moore as the key to reclaiming his Hollywood status,...

Michael Fassbender details the most challenging scene for him to film in his new movie. The X-Men actor, best known for playing Erik Lehnsherr, aka Magneto, in 20th Century Fox's X-Men saga, has a diverse career outside of superhero movies. He portrayed Bobby Sands in the historical drama Hunger, and has starred in Ridley Scott's Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. In the comedy space, Fassbender left a memorable performance as a coach of the American Samoa soccer team in Next Goal Wins.

In recent years, Fassbender has been deep in the thriller/spy genre. Following his journey portraying an assassin in David Fincher's 2023 film The Killer, the actor starred in the 2024 Paramount+/Showtime spy series The Agency, where he plays thecovert CIA agent Martian, who struggles to cut ties with an old flame after his mission has come to an end. Fassbender's new 2025 film further sees him in...

The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates reveal Eric Braeden’s (Victor Newman) eye-opening net worth and episode earnings.

Having built a career over several decades, Braeden has garnered numerous awards and taken on a variety of roles; as a result, fans are curious about the actor’s net worth.

Eric’s Impressive Acting Resumé

Hans-Jörg Gudegast, known to the world as Eric Braeden, was born on April 3, 1941, in Germany; he eventually made the journey to the United States as a young adult.

During his initial twenty years in America, he launched his television career, landing early roles in shows such as Combat!, 12 O’Clock High, and Mission: Impossible.

One of his breakout performances was as Captain Hans Dietrich in The Rat Patrol, appearing the length of the series-under his real name, Hans Gudegast.

Following that success, he featured in notable series like Hawaii Five-o, The Young Rebels, Mannix,...

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We have yet another update on the very active love life of Mr. Tom Cruise.

Last we checked in on the Mission: Impossible star, Cruise was (reportedly) dating Monica Barbaro.

Monica is a big deal these days, having earned an Oscar nomination for her work in A Complete Unknown.

But despite rumors of his romance with Barbaro, Cruise might be hooking up with an even bigger star at the moment. Sources allege that he’s been spending a lot of time with none other than Ana de Armas.

Ana de Armas attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) Tom Cruise & Ana de Armas: Is This Actually Happening?

You might know Ana from such projects as Knives Out and “your dreams.”

Ana previously dated Ben Affleck, but these days, she appears to be single. Or perhaps we should...

Is Tom Cruise’s Edge of Tomorrow getting a manga sequel?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Tom Cruise’s sci-fi actioner Edge of Tomorrow stands as one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time, and the credit reaches beyond mere Hollywood. Co-starring Emily Blunt and directed by Doug Liman, the movie engages with a time loop plot where Cruise’s William Cage incessantly wakes up and dies.

However, only few know the ingenious concept sprang from a manga writer in Japan and traveled a long way before landing on Cruise’s frequent collaborator and Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie’s desk. Originally known as All You Need Is Kill — once a tentative title for Cruise’s film — author Hiroshi Sakurazaka and illustrator Yoshitoshi Abe’s thought-provoking work was published as a light novel, bridging the gap between literary media and manga.

Abe’s artistic style shone through, though it only hinted...

Spy stories have become dominant within popular culture, and not just because of the success of major franchises like Mission: Impossible, Jason Bourne, The Kingsman,and James Bond; there are many prestige television shows that examine espionage, including The Old Man, The Agency, Black Doves, A Man on the Inside, and Special Ops: Lioness. Given that many of these have managed to push the genre forward by exploring current political and social issues, the prospect of Steven Soderberghmaking an old-fashioned spy thriller about identifying a mole within a powerful institution may have seemed rather antiquated. Thankfully, Black Bag uses its espionage elements as a means of exploiting the complexity of adult relationships, and puts much more emphasis on dialogue and performances than it does on action and adventure.

Jeremy Renner has a prolific Hollywood career, from playing popular roles like Hawkeye in the MCU to making his presence known outside the superhero genre with his work in hit films and shows like Mission: Impossible and Mayor of Kingstown, respectively.

Jeremy Renner | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Cc-by-sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons

However, despite having worked with industry giants like Tom Cruise and Taylor Sheridan, he has never praised them as emphatically as he did Kathryn Bigelow, the director of his 2008 film The Hurt Locker, whom he commended for her toughness and resilience on set.

Jeremy Renner’s high praise for The Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow

Before donning the bow and arrow in his popular role as Hawkeye in the MCU, Jeremy Renner earned a major career milestone with his 2008 film, The Hurt Locker.

Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker | Credit: Summit Entertainment

Playing the role of Sergeant William James, a skilled bomb disposal expert,...

[Editor’s Note: The following interview contains spoilers for “Black Bag.”]

Chances are if you just saw director Steven Soderbergh‘s latest “Black Bag” you have some questions. The film revolves around the marriage of George (Michael Fassbender) and Catherine (Cate Blanchett), a rock-solid relationship that can withstand the secrets and lies of spy life, until the seemingly impossible situation of George having to investigate his beloved wife for potentially selling out their cyber security agency’s top secret Severus operation.

The “Jurassic Park,” “Mission Impossible, and “Spider-Man” screenwriter David Koepp is no stranger to keeping audiences at the edge of their seat. With “Black Bag” he’s constructed the perfect spy story, where the true art, as he explained to IndieWire, is mastering how and when information is doled out to the audience. In the interview below, Koepp talked about the inspiration for story, his research, the challenge of writing a dinner table scene, the film’s big twist,...

2025’s exciting, packed TV schedule continues to deliver with “Dope Thief.” Created and executive produced by Peter Craig, the new limited series is a crime drama about two men whose plan for an illegal payday quickly spirals out of control. TheWrap named it one of our most anticipated spring TV shows. Now, viewers will finally get to see whether or not “Dope Thief” actually lives up to its own potential.

Here is where, when and how you can watch “Dope Thief.”

When does “Dope Thief” premiere?

The crime series premieres Friday, March 14.

How can I watch “Dope Thief”?

It streams exclusively on Apple TV+.

When are new episodes released?

New episodes of “Dope Thief” debut weekly on Fridays.

When do new “Dope Thief” episodes come out?

In keeping with Apple TV+’s preferred rollout strategy, the first two episodes of “Dope Thief” premiere on the same day. Its remaining six...

Heading into the weekend of March 14th to the 16th, theatergoers will be spoiled for options. Those looking to get out can grab a partner or friend for some thrills and chills, while families have a nostalgia-fueled cartoon adventure to experience together. Still, this weekend, the number one choice for most will be Michael Fassbender's most recent thriller flick, Black Bag.

We will highlight why Steven Soderbergh's latest thriller, Black Bag, is a must-watch and look at the other films dropping into theaters this weekend, making for an exciting outing for cinema fans.

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Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender star as Kathryn and George Woodhouse, a married couple employed by a British intelligence agency as field agents. The title "black bag" refers to secrets that must be kept between agents to perform their duties properly.

The debut of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s live-action Dcu is creeping ever closer, and that means that rumors of what fans can expect are ramping up with it. One big rumor – and it is just a rumor, so let’s not all wet our pants on the outside yet – is that there is one cameo appearance by a big A-lister in Superman that has not yet been unveiled.

Let’s kick this off by saying the original rumor comes from Hollywood insider, Jeff Sneider, so everyone get your salt buckets ready. With that in mind, the suggestion is that Gunn has enlisted a big star to make a small appearance in the summer blockbuster as Superman’s father, Jor-El. While Sneider tosses around names like the child-catcher handing out sweets to unsuspecting children, with the likes of Tom Cruise and Chris Pratt being name-checked, the likelihood of either...

Steven Soderbergh almost didn’t make “Black Bag.”

When he and “Jurassic Park” writer David Koepp first began collaborating, Koepp brought Soderbergh a handful of ideas. One of those was “Black Bag.” Soderbergh didn’t spark to the concept, instead choosing to focus on “Presence,” a ghost story that premiered at Sundance in 2024 and was released by Neon earlier this year.

Soderbergh said that he still encouraged Koepp to write it. “It was more of a case of, Dude, just write it. My immediate interest was more in seeing him get it done than it being something that I could then direct,” Soderbergh told TheWrap during a wide-ranging interview that touched on everything from the making of “Black Bag” to the difficulty of getting adult dramas in theaters to why he’s not directing the next “Ocean’s” movie.

When the screenwriter finally did write “Black Bag” and sent it to Soderbergh,...

Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures have finally launched the full-length official trailer for Joseph Kosinski's F1, the upcoming summer action blockbuster starring 2x Academy Award-winner Brad Pitt (Fight Club; Bullet Train; Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood) as Sonny Hayes, "the greatest that never was."

Speaking with reporters at the trailer launch, the Top Gun: Maverick director teased what we can expect from his next high octane thriller, "Watching Brad drive around at speeds over 180 miles an hour was really impressive to see because it's not something you can just learn overnight. The dedication and the focus that Brad put into this process has been amazing to witness. This film has got it all: Brad Pitt, speed, thrills, an epic underdog story, drama, humor, and a little bit of romance."

As per the synopsis, the film follows Hayes, "Formula 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s...

Buddy cop movies are a staple of the action-comedy genre, pairing mismatched partners who must overcome their differences to chase down criminals. Director Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon series is well-known for popularizing the buddy-cop genre, as Mel Gibson's reckless cop and Danny Glover's by-the-book officer made for plenty of mishaps and over-the-top action sequences. The 1980s/90s franchise went on to inspire a new wave of buddy cop films, including Rush Hour, Bad Boys, and Shanghai Noon.

More recently, the genre has evolved with hits like 21 Jump Street, The Other Guys, The Heat, and The Nice Guys. Among the modern entries in the genre, Ride Along carved out its own space thanks to the comedic energy of Kevin Hart, which paired hilariously with Ice Cube's stoic intensity. With a $154 million global box office haul, Ride Along became a surprise hit, setting the stage for its 2016 sequel.

The director of F1 has revealed how a real-life racing legend helped shape the movie's realistic racing sequences. The big-budget Brad Pitt movie features the star playing retired Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes, who gets another chance behind the wheel as a mentor to newcomer Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris). The movie's star-studded ensemble cast also includes Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Javier Bardem, and Shea Whigham.

ScreenRant was in attendance at a virtual Q&a with director Joseph Kosinski promoting the new trailer for F1. During the conversation, he revealed that real-life Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who appears in the movie in addition to being a producer, was instrumental in crafting the realism of the scenes. Hamilton took Pitt, Idris, and Kosinski behind the wheel at the beginning of what turned out to be "literally months of training."

This training period was massively important, because the actors were...

Tom Cruise's bloody scene in Interview with the Vampire earns a glowing review from VFX artists. Released in 1994, director Neil Jordan's gothic horror adaptation of Anne Rice's 1976 novel follows vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Brad Pitt) as he recounts his life to journalist Daniel Molloy (Christian Slater). Cruise stars as Lestat de Lioncount in Interview with the Vampire, the vampire who is responsible for turning Louis into a vampire himself in 1791. One particularly notable sequence in the movie features Lestat morphing into a more monstrous form after getting his throat slit.

The VFX artists at Corridor Crew, including Sam Gorski, Wren Weichman, and Jordan Allen, now take a look at Cruise's bloody throat-slitting scene in Interview with the Vampire, praising the sequence for its inventive visuals. Sam praises the sequence as being "more subtle than I thought it would be," with Wren then going on to...

Ah, the joys of uncovering your roots—it’s like cracking open a family-sized tin of treasure. Tom Cruise, the Hollywood heartthrob, had one of those moments in Dublin that would make any genealogist break into a celebratory gig.

Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One | Credit: Paramount Pictures

Here’s the thing: most of us can trace our roots a few generations back, but for Tom Cruise, his family history took a major turn when he uncovered that his Irish ancestry stretches all the way back to the 12th century. Now, that’s what you call a mic-drop moment. And while his Irish accent in Far and Away was a bit of a head-scratcher, this discovery of his roots was the kind of ‘Hollywood twist’ even the Top Gun star couldn’t have scripted better.

Tom Cruise’s epic ancestry: From medieval knights to heroic rebels

Tom...

Michael Fassbender is back. After a recent four-year hiatus (2020-2023) to pursue sports car racing at Le Mans, he’s returned to acting with a vengeance.

In 2023, he played a perfectionist assassin in David Fincher’s “The Killer” (Netflix); an alcoholic soccer coach in Taika Waititi’s sports comedy “Next Goal Wins” (Searchlight); and took on his first TV series since his early years, as a London CIA agent in love with Jodie Turner-Smith’s Sudanese professor in “The Agency” (Paramount+/Showtime).

And, this week, his latest movie opens in theaters, Steven Soderbergh’s “Black Bag” (Focus), a rarity in today’s world: an original smart spy thriller for adults.

Fassbender is specializing in spies of late. In this witty British whodunit artfully written by Hollywood veteran David Koepp, the German-Irish Fassbender is George Woodhouse, a star spy at Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre, happily married to another star spy,...

Image Source: Paramount Pictures Tom Cruise has had a pretty good track record with action movies over the years, especially when it comes to the Mission: Impossible series, the Top Gun franchise, and, most recently, the Jack Reacher franchise. Right now, the 2016 film Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is one of the top films in the streaming realm. While the Jack Reacher character may share his physical attributes with Ethan Hunt and Maverick, Cruise said there’s something that makes Jack Reacher special on his own. (Click on the media bar below to hear Tom Cruise.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Tom_Cruise__Jack_Reacher_What_he_Likes_.mp3

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is currently streaming on Paramount+ and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K, and most digital platforms.

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Frank Grillo has spent years carving out a niche as one of Hollywood’s most reliable tough guys, and Mr-9: Do or Die is a Bangladeshi breakout that could well be one of his best. Now it is doing no harm to his reputation with a blistering run into the Starz streaming chart, with action fans jumping into the gunfire-ridden story of international intrigue and espionage.

Adapted from a popular novel series featuring the “Bangladeshi James Bond”, Mr-9: Do or Die follows a secret agent code-named Masud Rana (Abm Sumon). Grillo plays the illusive antagonist who is masterminding some deadly arms deals that government officials want to shut down. The plot sees Rana being enlisted to take down the bloodsoaked reign of Grillo’s Roman Rains and his ruthless businessman brother Ricci (Matt Passmore) in a race across the world.

While Grillo has been a constant presence in several by-the-book...

For decades, Tom Cruise has been the ultimate Hollywood daredevil—jumping off cliffs in Mission: Impossible and pulling off jaw-dropping stunts at the box office. Well, this seems to be the reason why studios have been vying for his attention like fans at red-carpet events. Take for example when Warner Bros. went out of their way to thank Cruise, even when he vowed his loyalty to Paramount.

Tom Cruise in Top Gun | image: Paramount Pictures

Now surprisingly, that gratitude call quickly turned into a secret meeting, which led to a shiny new deal. Meanwhile, Paramount, his longtime Hollywood home, wasn’t in the loop of that meeting where Tom Cruise turned Warner Bros. into his new (non-exclusive) playground. But here’s the twist—he’s not ditching Paramount just yet. Talk about Mission: Diplomatic!

Warner Bros’ gratitude towards Tom Cruise despite his loyalty to Paramount

Perhaps since the dawn...

Gene Winfield, a pioneering legend in the hot-rod world who created custom cars for numerous films and TV shows including Blade Runner, the original Star Trek series, RoboCop, Get Smart! and many others, has died. He was 97.

He died March 4, according to his obit on Legacy.com. His Winfield Custom Shop had posted on Instagram late last month that he had cancer.

Winfield’s Galileo shuttlecraft from the original 1960s ‘Star Trek’ series

Winfield was known as “The King of Kustoms,” and his most famous creations include the iconic Galileo shuttlecraft and the Jupiter 8 for Star Trek — the latter seen in the episode “Bread and Circuses” — and the “spinners” for Blade Runner, which was nominated for the Special Effects Oscar. He also built the Catmobile for TV’s Batman and gadget cars for Get Smart! and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. during the Bond-fueled spy craze of the 1960s.

It's been 30 years since Ving Rhames starred in the first film of the modern Mission: Impossible franchise, a very different entry from the later action-packed movies. Rhames has worked with Tom Cruise for all that time, and is still keeping busy in Hollywood, both on the big and small screen. His latest boxing film, Uppercut, is now available, and Mission: Impossible fans simply can't wait for The Final Reckoning to hit theaters in May. MovieWeb recently caught up with Rhames while he was promoting Uppercut, and the celebrated actor took time to offer a glimpse of what to expect with the eighth film in the great action franchise.

"I would say it is very emotional," Rhames told us. "And it really shows a lot about the relationship between Tom and I."

Apple TV+ subscribers can also catch Rhames in the gritty new series Dope Thief, which premieres this week. Rhames...

2025 is shaping up to be a year of emotional goodbyes with major character deaths. This year the stakes are higher than ever for some iconic characters. As major film franchises prepare to conclude their stories, several beloved movie characters are expected to meet their untimely end.

Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt character will likely die in the next installment. Credit: Paramount Pictures and Skydance.

Social media is buzzing with predictions about the impending deaths of major movie characters in 2025. Whether it’s a heroic sacrifice, a tragic demise, or a bittersweet farewell the beloved character’s death will surely leave a void among fans. From Pandora’s Jungle to the streets of London, here are the characters who are most likely to die in 2025.

1. Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Tom Cruise in Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | image: Paramount Pictures

Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise‘s iconic spy character,...

The hunt for the next James Bond is as thrilling as a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale. Since Daniel Craig hung up his tux, the speculation mill has been working overtime. Who will take on the legendary 007 role? Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have kept their cards close to their chest, but leaks, betting odds, and secret screen tests have fueled endless debates.

Will the next Bond be brooding and intense or bring a fresh twist to the role? While the world eagerly awaits an official announcement, two names have emerged as frontrunners: Henry Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Spectre | Credits: Eon Productions

The competition is fierce, and the decision is more than just about good looks and a sharp tuxedo. The next Bond must embody the perfect mix of charm, danger, and sophistication while fitting the producers’ strict criteria. But...

The Accountant 2 just premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV festival, with Director Gavin O'Connor and stars Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, and Daniela Pineda all in attendance. It's taken a long time for the sequel to get made, with the first film being released almost ten years ago in 2016. Now that audiences have finally seen the movie, it's a clear tonal departure with plenty of comedic moments, especially for Affleck, who would jokingly compare his efforts in the film to that of Tom Cruise's stunt work.

Following the premiere of The Accountant 2 at the Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas, some of the cast and crew took to the stage to talk about the movie. One subplot of the sequel involves Christian Wolff's (Affleck) struggle with dating and women. However, one hilarious scene at a country-themed bar has Chris learning how to line-dance to impress a woman interested in him.