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Garfield fans are in for a treat that's almost as good as lasagna. On April 11, the first two live-action Garfield movies will be streaming on Hulu.

In 2004, 20th Century Fox brought Jim Davis' beloved comic strip to the silver screen with Bill Murray portraying the CGI cat. Murray's live-action co-stars included Breckin Meyer as Jon Arbuckle and Jennifer Love Hewitt as Dr. Liz Wilson, with the film's plot chronicling how the overweight and grumpy Garfield's life is thrown upside down when his owner, Jon, adopts a hyperactive young dog named Odie.

Garfield: The Movie ended up being a commercial success for 20th Century Fox, maxing over $200 million worldwide against a budget of $50 million. However, the Bill Murray-led movie based on the popular comic strip didn't do so well with critics or audiences. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, only 14% of critics' responses to the film were positive. Audiences felt similar,...

Not many shows have left a lasting impact in TV history as Frasier did. The NBC sitcom aired from 1993 until 2004, and while it was a spinoff of Cheers, it became so much more. The series had sharp dialogue, smart humor, and the perfect cast one could imagine, which earned the show a record-breaking 37 Emmy Awards during its original run.

Kelsey Grammer in Frasier | Credit: Credit: NBC

As the Frasier reboot began airing on Paramount+ in 2023 and continued with the second season in 2024, fans are curious about what the original cast members are up to these days. Some have come back to their favorite roles, while others have taken other different directions. Let’s take a look at what the main cast of Frasier is doing these days.

David Hyde Pierce David Hyde Pierce in Frasier | Credit: NBC/Paramount Television

The neurotic and picky Dr. Niles Crane was played by David Hyde Pierce,...

That Roger Ebert was a tough one to figure out, especially when it came to his taste in comedies. While he loved some of the same Bill Murray movies that the rest of us find hilarious — Groundhog Day, Kingpin, the original Ghostbusters — he also had affection for oddities like Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties (a review that Ebert wrote in the voice of the cat who hates Mondays).

While Ebert gave Murray credit when credit was due, the critic also had no problem kicking the comic when he was down. Here are the three Murray comedies that Ebert hated the most…

1 Charlie’s Angels

Murray was slumming when he played Bosley in the 2000 reboot of Charlie’s Angels. While the action-comedy hit had an all-star cast, featuring Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz alongside Murray, Ebert could only muster up half a star. “Charlie’s Angels is eye candy for the blind,...

Aubrey Plaza has been quite the hot topic lately, from playing a dark witch in Agatha All Along to the already iconic Wow Platinum in Francis Ford Coppola's recent Megalopolis. However, her recognizable deadpan voice was put to good use long ago, and we are not referring to the likes of 'Parks and Recreation'. Aubrey Plaza voiced one of the internet's most famous memes, Grumpy Cat, in the Lifetime movie Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever (2014). As the first and last film appearance of Grumpy Cat, this made-for-television movie was (perhaps unsurprisingly) a critical bomb.

It follows the eponymous heroine as she and a young girl band together to save a mall pet store, a prize dog, and, ultimately, Christmas. Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever was directed by Tim Hill, who had also helmed other furry features, Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties (2006) and Alvin and the Chipmunks...

There are few Garfield comic strips (if any) that arent utterly hilarious, but it could be argued that the many running gags in the series are the absolute funniest. The one-off gags are great, to be sure, but an ongoing story consisting of many comic strips building on the same joke is more than just funny, its a rewarding experience for the reader, as it allows them to be more fully immersed in the world of Garfield.

While Garfield has no shortage of running gags throughout the series extensive history, theres one that easily stands out as one of the all-time funniest. And the best part? This running gag is included in a months worth of Garfield comic strips that just turned 30, meaning theres no better time than right now to look back and enjoy how utterly hilarious it is. Plus, its far from the only strip (or series of...

Chris Pratt is the newest voice of the titular orange cat in 2024's The Garfield Movie, and here is how Pratt's voice compares to Bill Murray's Garfield performance from the 2004 film. Garfield is one of the most iconic characters in cartoon history, with Garfield appearing in all kinds of movies, TV shows, television specials, and more since his comic strip debut. Bill Murray famously voices the orange cat in 2004's Garfield: The Movie as well as its sequel Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties, but Chris Pratt's The Garfield Movie performance goes in an entirely different direction.

The character of Garfield may have started out in comic strips, but almost every fan of the character knows exactly how the cat is supposed to sound. Voice actor Lorenzo Music was the original voice of Garfield, with him voicing the cat is the vast majority of his appearances throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

The Garfield Movie saw Chris Pratt take over voicing the lasagne-loving feline in a brand-new take on the Jim Davis comic strip. While the film didnt completely flop at the box office, it was heavily panned by critics, but that hasnt stopped it jumping straight to the top of the Netflix U.S. movie chart on its streaming debut.

While Pratt found huge success in 2023 voicing Nintendos beloved Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, his time in the guise of Garfield was nowhere near as successful. The film opened this May and pulled in a respectable $257 million worldwide, which was financially sound when considering the films reasonable $60 million budget. However, in comparison, The Super Mario Bros. Movie raked in over $1.3 billion in April 2023. Of course, the universal draw of the video game plumber has always been much more than that of the sardonic pet of Jon Arbuckle, and so it proved.

Garfield deeply treasures his stuffed bear, Pooky, as seen in comics where he confesses genuine love and joy to Pooky. Pooky and Garfield share a mischievous bond, from pranking Jon to plotting against Odie in humorous and cruel ways. While Garfield may despise Mondays, Pooky is the one thing that can make Mondays tolerable for the mischievous cat.

While Garfield is a cynical troublemaker who has an unparalleled hatred for Mondays, that shouldnt suggest that he is totally miserable all the time. In fact, there are a number of things that Garfield absolutely loves, such as golf, lasagna, and pranking Jon. However, the one thing that holds a truly special place in Garfields heart isnt a thing at all, but Garfields best friend: Pooky.

Pooky is Garfields stuffed Teddy Bear who (similar to Calvin and Hobbes titular tiger) is arguably sentient, with some comic strips leaving the nature of Pookys existence up to interpretation.

Garfield's ability to break the fourth wall adds an extra layer of humor to his mischievous antics and witty dialogue. Garfield's unique meta awareness of being a fictional character allows for clever jokes and entertaining interactions with readers. The iconic orange cat consistently keeps readers entertained by pushing the boundaries of reality within his comic strip universe.

Garfield isnt just one of the funniest, most iconic comic strips in history because of the hilarious antics the beloved fat orange cat gets up to, but because its a comic strip that isnt afraid to break the rules. Created by Jim Davis in 1978, Garfield goes above and beyond to make readers laugh, even if that means shattering the divide between reality and fiction by having Garfield break the fourth wall.

Garfield is no stranger to being hilarious by breaking the fourth wall, as hes regularly shown doing so in a number of ways.

Odie steals the spotlight from Jon and Garfield with hilarious moments that prove he's the secret Mvp of the strip. Garfield and Odie's dynamic shifts from bullying to begrudging acceptance, showcasing moments of genuine camaraderie. Odie's minimal dialogue, with only two words ever spoken, aligns him closely with Garfield's food-loving nature.

Garfield is obviously the star of Garfield, but hes far from the only main character, as the fat orange cat also shares the spotlight with his two roommates: Jon and Odie. Jon is clearly a standout character in the Garfield comic strip, especially when it comes to his hilarious back and forth with Garfield. However, on more than a few occasions, Odie actually proved to be the real star over both Jon and Garfield.

Odie originated as the dog of Jons best friend, Lyman, who briefly moved in with Jon back in the 70s. From that day on, Odie...

Family movies in 2024 offer a variety for all ages, from animated adventures to coming-of-age stories and nostalgic remakes. Popular family movies like The Garfield Movie, The Tiger's Apprentice, and Little Wing offer unique stories and characters fit for the whole family. Families with teens can enjoy thrilling action films like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and The Fall Guy.

The best family movies of 2024 are now available for streaming and there are plenty of options for every kind of family. 2024 has seen some fantastic movies on the release slate, and while horror and high fantasy have been a major part of that with movies like Dune: Part 2 and A Quiet Place: Day One, there have also been plenty of films for the whole family. Animated movies, remakes of classic stories, new entries in beloved franchises, and relatable coming-of-age dramas fill the ranks of the best films that the whole family can enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for classic films, award-winning comedy series, or dating reality competitions, Hulu has something for everybody this August!

The streamer’s biggest premiere this month will be the fourth season of its Emmy Award-winning comedy “Only Murders In The Building,” starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. The trio of now-novice sleuths and true-crime podcast fans take on their most confusing case yet as they investigate the murder of Charles’ (Martin) stunt double and longtime friend Zazz (Jane Lynch). Keeping up the laughs, the streamer will also have the Season 5 premiere of the adult animated series “Solar Opposites,” in addition to new additions to its growing comedy collection with new and classic specials from Kumail Nanjiani, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Murphy, Nick Kroll, Lewis Black, Sasheer Zamata, and more.

August will also bring the streaming premiere of 20th Century Studios’ successful “Planet of the Apes” installment “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...

Hulu’s hit series Only Murders in the Building returns for its fourth season this month as the crime-solving trio takes a trip from New York City to Los Angeles to solve yet another murder. But just because they’re moving coasts, doesn’t mean that Oliver (Martin Short), Mabel (Selena Gomez), and Charles (Steve Martin) can escape the deaths that keep plaguing their apartment building.

We also get to see what happens to the Solar Opposites in the aftermath of the series-changing finale when the full fifth season of the series drops this August.

Here’s everything that’s coming to (and leaving) Hulu in August.

Hulu New Releases – August 2024

August 1

Billion Dollar Wreck: Complete Season 1

Buddy Valastro’s Cake Dynasty: Complete Season 1

Interrogation Cam: Complete Season 1

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The Banger Sisters (2002)

The Beach (2000)

Because I Said So (2007)

Brothers Mcmullen (1995)

Casino (1995)

Drumline (2002)

Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)

Eragon...

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The sheer number of films released in both cinemas and on streaming services has increased dramatically in recent years. Luckily, there are plenty of big-budget projects on nearly every streamer in the coming month. However, with so many streaming services, finding a good movie to watch over the weekend can be extremely difficult. To help you with that, we've created a directory of every movie coming to major streaming services in August 2024, including Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, and more.

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Here's every movie coming to Paramount+ in August 2024:

A Time to Kill August 1

Aeon Flux August 1

Airplane II: The Sequel August 1

Airplane! August 1

Almost Famous August 1

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Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to the Paramount+ streaming service in August. The Paramount Plus August 2024 schedule includes Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the final season of Seal Team.

With new English Football League and Serie A deals, CBS Sports brings even more thrills and drills to Paramount+. And to balance all that team spirit with cutthroat competition, renowned drag queens from 12 countries contend for the crown in RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars.

In August, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo continue their pizza-fueled antics when Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premieres. The reimagined animated series—which picks up the foursome’s story after last year’s box-office hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem—will delight fans of all ages.

The 2023 film’s main voice cast returns, along with mutants voiced by Post Malone, Rose Byrne,...

If you’re like me, you spend a lot of August yelling “Summer is over!” to your nearest and dearest — and they don’t take kindly to that. Summer TV is in its twilight, while fall premieres loom on the horizon after the Emmy Awards on September 15.

But summer is not over, and there’s plenty of new titles to stream in the Disney bundle. Disney+ will premiere new Star Wars and “Winnie the Pooh” titles for kids, as well as the original series “Are You Sure?!” following BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook. Hulu will become home to “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “The Woman King,” “Smile,” and more movie titles, as well as the home for FX series — this month: “The New York Times Presents: Lie to Fly: Documentary Premiere.” Hulu originals “Solar Opposites” returns on August 12, and “Reasonable Doubt” for its second season starting August...

Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (June 21-23) Total gross to date Week 1. Inside Out 2 (Disney) £7.8m £23.2m 2 2. The Bikeriders (Universal) £1.1m £1.1m 1 3. Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (Sony) £1m £9.1m 3 4. Doctor Who - The Two Episode Finale (CinemaLive) £364,253 £364,253 1 5. Ghost: Rite Here Rite Now (Trafalgar) £282,588 £477,183 1

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Inside Out 2 surged to a £23.2m total with a strong second weekend at the UK-Ireland box office; as crime drama The Bikeriders started with £1.1m.

Disney animation sequel Inside Out 2 dropped just 31%, with £7.8m. This is more than double the £3.6m second weekend takings of 2015’s Inside Out,...

The Garfield Movie has now earned a cumulative total of $78.7 million at the domestic box office. This makes it the highest-performing domestic release in the franchise, surpassing 2004's Garfield: The Movie. It is still the second highest-grossing installment in the franchise worldwide.

The Garfield Movie has broken a major franchise box office record in North America. The new animated movie stars Chris Pratt in the title role as the iconic lasagna-loving, Monday-hating orange cat who originated in the 1978 Jim Davis comic strip. The Garfield Movie release kicked off overseas in early May before it opened over Memorial Day weekend at the domestic box office, taking No. 2 behind Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. It eventually pulled ahead of the underperforming post-apocalyptic action movie to take No. 1 in its second domestic weekend.

Per Deadline, The Garfield Movie is projected to take in a 3-day total of $5.3 million by the end of its fourth weekend in domestic theaters.

The Garfield Movie Has taken over The Number One Spot At The US Box Office, Beating Furiosa ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

The Garfield Movie starring Chris Pratt is going in for the win. After what seemed to be an underwhelming Memorial weekend at the US Box Office, The Garfield movie has beaten Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to take over the number one position. Let’s look at the collections here as Garfield makes a play to stay at the top of the Box Office.

The third film in the franchise is about the cartoon cat character Garfield. Previously, Garfield: The Movie was released in 2004, and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties was released in 2006. The latest release has an ensemble of cast members, with Chris leading them as the voice of the ginger cat.

The movie features an impressive voice cast led by Chris Pratt. The cast includes Cecily Strong,...

The Garfield Movie perfectly captured Jim Davis' signature comedy style, reflecting the essence of his beloved comic strips. Despite low critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes, the film resonated with audiences, especially children, garnering an 81% approval rating. The film's return to full animation and nostalgic humor, reminiscent of '80s and '90s cartoons, sets it apart in a sea of modern animated movies.

Despite The Garfield Movie's low critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, it's a near-perfect adaptation of the original comic strips. A few weeks into its theatrical release, the 2024 Garfield movie has brought in over $100 million at the global box office but has only managed a 36% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This seems to imply that the film failed to do what it set out for and that another Garfield flop has been added to the long line of adaptations. However, it's because it perfectly captured Jim Davis' work...

Our beloved orange tabby Persian cat Garfield is back on the big screen after a long while with Chris Pratt voicing the character in The Garfield Movie. However, things were far from good which eventually affected the project at the global box office as it garnered negative reviews from critics and audiences alike.

Garfield in The Garfield Movie (2024) | Image via Sony Pictures

While there’s still time for the movie to head to its streaming debut, it was unable to bring the same success that Puss in Boots: The Last Wish gained after its release two years ago.

What Went Wrong With Chris Pratt’s The Garfield Movie?

Sony’s The Garfield Movie has met with an underwhelming response from audiences and critics alike, leading to it becoming a disappointing project from what it was initially intended. One of the reasons that led to that outcome is the lead voice actor himself.

Early Sunday Am Update: The 4-day fight between Warner Bros’ Furiosa and Alcon/Sony’s The Garfield Movie will drag out into Monday, both titles currently in a dead heat eyeing $31M over 4-days, $25M over 3 days.

There are those showing the 48-year old comic strip feline eating the one-armed desert renegade’s lunch with $31M to $30.96M, but it’s too close to call right now. In regards, to Garfield upsetting Furiosa, we told you this was in the cards.

Whether Garfield or Furiosa wins, it will be the lowest opening for a Memorial Day weekend No. 1 title in 29 years, the last being 1995’s Casper at $22M.

After beating Furiosa on Saturday, $8.3M to $8M, Garfield looks to have the edge over her on Sunday and Monday. Garfield is booked at 4,035 boosted by some Plfs. Furiosa is in play at 3,804 juiced by 400 Imax auditoriums, Dolby, 4Dx, D-box, etc.

Some...

The Garfield Movie (2024) has a star-studded cast and aims to establish a new franchise with an origin story and fun new characters. Previous Garfield adaptations like A Tale of Two Kitties missed the mark with forced adventures and lackluster humor. Garfield Gets Real stands out with self-referential humor, but The Garfield Movie triumphs with a return to the character's comic roots.

The Garfield Movie has once again brought the beloved characters from Jim Davis' comic strips to the screen, but how does it compare to other adaptations? Garfield's sarcastic comments and hate for Mondays have been relatable for decades, and in the age of childhood nostalgia, it's no surprise that more movies have begun to pop up. Of course, some of these have done better at capturing the charm of Davis' comics, while others have missed the mark entirely. All these Garfield screen adaptations may contain our favorite orange tabby,...

The upcoming Garfield Movie features an ensemble cast led by Chris Pratt, with Samuel L. Jackson and other talented actors. Despite past lackluster Garfield films, this new installment has already shown promise with strong international box office numbers. Chris Pratt's track record in blockbuster films suggests he could potentially elevate Garfield into a lucrative franchise.

There have been several notable voice actors who voiced the iconic animated cat Garfield before Chris Pratt took the role in The Garfield Movie. The Garfield Movie will be the first feature film about the lasagna-loving and Monday-hating feline protagonist since 2006's Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (directed by Tim Hill), which was a sequel to 2004's Garfield: The Movie (directed by Peter Hewitt). Despite the decade-spanning popularity of the Garfield character, both films received poor reviews from critics, with the 2004 movie earning an abysmal 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and the sequel getting a score...

One of the most instantly recognizable cartoon characters of all time, Garfield is being thrust into the Hollywood spotlight once again in The Garfield Movie. While the original comic source material created by Jim Davis dates back to 1976, the beloved fuzzy orange cat remains in mainstream cinema, with three television shows, a dozen primetime specials, and two previous films: Garfield: The Movie, and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties.

The Garfield Movie debuts to a 49% on Rotten Tomatoes. This score is disappointing but still an improvement over the two Bill Murray adaptations from the early 2000s. The Garfield Movie has the potential to repeat the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The Garfield Movie has now debuted on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film is a big improvement over the Bill Murray movies. Directed by Mark Dindal, Pratt voices the eponymous orange cat in the upcoming film, with actors like Samuel L. Jackson, Ving Rhames, Hannah Waddingham, Nicholas Hoult, Snoop Dogg, and Cecily Strong rounding out the rest of the Garfield Movie cast. The movie is the latest adaptation of the iconic American comic strip character after two live-action movies in 2004 and 2006 in which Murray voiced the titular cat.

Ahead of the film's theatrical release, The Garfield Movie debuts on Rotten Tomatoes to a lackluster 49% with 37 reviews, as of this writing.

The Garfield Movie's Rotten Tomatoes score has plummeted to a dreary 52% against 31 reviews. Prior to Garfield's domestic embargo lifting, the Chris Pratt-lead animated adventure registered 67% on the Tomatometer. One critic calls The Garfield Movie "a terrible Monday of a film," and everyone knows how much the lasagna-loving cat loathes Mondays.

If Garfield hated Mondays before, its only going to get worse now. What was at one time a 67% Tomatometer reading disappeared faster than Garfield can eat a family-sized serving of hot, delicious lasagna. Before the domestic embargo for The Garfield Movie lifted in the United States, the animated adventure starring Chris Pratt was already struggling with international critics. But now the bottom has completely fallen out as the films Rotten Tomatoes score nosedives all the way to 52% as the latest reviews start to pile up. Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter writes:

None of these meta references...

Consider what we know about Garfield the cat: He’s orange, a little plump, he loves lasagna, he hates Mondays, and — ah, well, that’s about it. Enough information to fill about four comic strip panels, wouldn’t you say? And yet, somehow, this lazy kitty and his very mild exploits have inspired three television series (with one more on the way), a dozen prime-time specials, and three feature-length films.

While previous cinematic iterations of Garfield’s story have stretched his adventures to wacky ends — the 2004 “Garfield: The Movie” essentially acted as an origin story, while its 2006 sequel “Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties” put a “Prince and the Pauper”-ish twist on his life — the latest in a long, looooooong line of Garfield adaptations goes in the opposite direction. Mark Dindal’s garishly animated “The Garfield Movie” — not to be confused with “Garfield: The Movie” — inserts a beloved feline...

The summer movie season could use some help, and Chris Pratt might just be here to save the day. The "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Jurassic World" actor returns to the silver screen next weekend in "The Garfield Movie," an animated take on Jim Davis' orange, Monday-hating cat. For Sony Pictures, there is one big question; can some of that Pratt magic that made "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.36 billion worldwide) such a major hit last year rub off on this one? Even a fraction of that magic would be most welcome here.

"The Garfield Movie" is opening directly against George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." While the animated, family-friendly film would typically have the edge, it looks like "Furiosa" is going to win the weekend in the early going, with an opening between $46.5 and $59 million. But that doesn't mean this cat is out of luck, as Sony...

The Garfield Movie star Chris Pratt returns to voicing childhood favorite characters in the upcoming Sony Pictures flick. Also known for voicing Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the acclaimed actor reveals which titular role was harder to master.

Speaking with Comicbook.com, Pratt delved into his time portraying Garfield and Mario on the big screen and was asked which character's voice was more difficult to replicate. According to the Guardians of the Galaxy film franchise store, Mario was much harder given the accent and the expectations attached to the character. "Hah, Probably the latter because Garfield, I don't do all that much," Pratt said. "I'm mostly doing my own, something similar, very similar to my own voice with Garfield or with Mario. We tried a lot of different things before landing on what was ultimately like this, like, sort of subtle, acceptable commercial Italian accent that, you know, was reminiscent of the video games,...

The Garfield Movie boasts an A-list cast that includes Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, and Nicholas Hoult. With a comedic heist plot and an ensemble of talented actors, The Garfield Movie aims to appeal to viewers of all ages. Sony Pictures Animation's successful track record suggests that The Garfield Movie may become a box office smash, and is projected to earn $35 million in the opening weekend.

Based on Jim Davis' beloved comic strip about a Monday-hating, lasagna-loving feline, The Garfield Movie is primed to break a 20-year-old $208 million box office record when it hits theaters over Memorial Day Weekend. The Garfield Movie, which features Chris Pratt as the voice behind the grumpy title character, will go head-to-head with another massive franchise flick, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. However, given the films' vastly different audiences, the cynical orange tabby cat, and the animated film's comedic heist plot, has a shot...

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is forecast to make between $40 million and $50 million domestically in its head-to-head match-up with The Garfield Movie over the Memorial Day weekend. The Garfield Movie is predicted to bring in $35 million and finish No. 2. Furiosa will benefit from having IMAX screens at its disposal, while Garfield will offer a family-friendly alternative for moviegoers.

In a hypothetical, fictional battle fought between Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Garfield (Chris Pratt) in Mad Maxs live-action dystopian world, it seems pretty likely the furball loses royally. However, in the animated world of the lasagna-loving house cat, Garfield is likely okay, so it looks bad for the fat feline there, too. Now, consider The Garfield Movie and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga are both opening on May 24 to headline Memorial Day weekend. So, which one walks away the winner at the box office? Well, early projections give the edge to Furiosa.

Joe Pasquale has a Pampers advert and Bob Hoskins to thank for landing a role in 2006’s Garfield movie: more here.

If you’re reading this from the UK, then you may already be acquainted with the work of comedian Joe Pasquale, whose all-but-trademarked squeaky voice is a distinctive part of his act. It’s also a voice that’s earned him a lot of professional voiceover work, and one of those jobs many moons ago was for a nappy advert.

As he explained on the Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, he was hired to do one particular Pampers campaign with the late Bob Hoskins. Unusually, the pair were to sit in a recording booth together, rather than record their lines separately. Yet as Pasquale explained, Hoskins didn’t believe the sound coming out of his co-star was quite right. “That voice… I’ve never heard it come...

Tubi’s upcoming titles for April include five new Tubi Originals:

YA comedy Crushed, starring Bebe Wood Two titles timed to the 110th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking – a documentary, Mysteries From The Grave: The Titanic, and a horror film, Titanic 666, starring AnnaLynne McCord (“90210”), Keesha Sharp (“Empire”) and Jamie Bamber (“Battlestar Galactica”) Action movie Lord Of The Streets, featuring

Mma stars Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Anderson Silva.

The action sci-fi film Corrective Measures, starring Michael Rooker (“The Walking Dead”), Bruce Willis (“The Sixth Sense”) and Tom Cavanaugh (“The Flash”)

Unless otherwise noted, all titles below will begin streaming on April 1.

Tubi Originals

Crushed – 4/1 – After the hottest guy in school likes her Instagram photo, a high-achieving, high-strung high school girl carries out totally crazy schemes to hook up with him before the senior class trip ends. But things spiral when her obsession gets out of control.

Mysteries From...

Garfield's appearance has changed drastically over the years, from being a fat cat with small eyes to a more expressive and anthropomorphic design. The redesign in 1984 made Garfield more cartoon-like and relatable to those who own orange cats, enhancing the humor in the comics. Despite various adaptations and films, Garfield's overall design has remained relatively consistent, solidifying him as the beloved character we know today.

Who doesn't love a good comic strip? It was a nice little relaxer in the newspaper to get a few chuckles while flipping through the pages. Now, you can find comic strips all over the internet. Or in the newspaper still, if you prefer physical paper in your hands and not on a tablet. Comic strips have changed and adapted over time to keep up with the modern era. This includes redesigns of certain characters in certain comic strips. Like, maybe a certain fat,...

According to a Fandango poll, Chris Pratt in The Garfield Movie is the fourth most anticipated new performance in 2024 movies. Pratt's previous roles in the Marvel and Jurassic World franchises have garnered him a dedicated fan base. There are concerns about Pratt's performance as Garfield due to his previous controversial casting as Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Chris Pratt in The Garfield Movie has been named the fourth most anticipated new performance of 2024 movies by a Fandango poll. Following 2004’s Garfield: The Movie and its 2006 sequel Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties which featured the voice of Bill Murray, the upcoming animated film will feature Pratt's take on the titular lasagna-loving orange cat created by Jim Davis. The Garfield Movie is from director Mark Dindal and also includes the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, and Bowen Yang.

Fans express support for Bill Murray's portrayal of Garfield, preferring him over Chris Pratt. Some viewers criticize Chris Pratt's portrayal, stating that there are better actors for the role and adding that they dislike the portrayal of Garfield's father. Despite differing opinions, many fans still plan on watching the movie, although they find Chris Pratt's portrayal odd compared to Bill Murray's.

After the trailer release of the upcoming The Garfield Movie, fans jump to support Bill Murray’s portrayal of the cat. Murray voiced Garfield in 2004’s Garfield: The Movie, as well as its sequel Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. Now, Garfield is being adapted into a new animated feature, The Garfield Movie, starring Chris Pratt. The Garfield Movie is set for release on May 24, 2024.

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A lasagna-loving feline is returning to the big screen next year. Sony Pictures released The Garfield Movie trailer Monday, giving fans their first look at Chris Pratt’s version of the beloved orange feline. The trailer begins with a hungry, wide-eyed young Garfield stumbling across a man sitting by himself in a pizza parlor. When the man invites him in, they end up sharing a bite of pizza — and if you know Garfield, you know it didn’t end there. The one bite leads to a montage of Garfield devouring the rest of the pie,...

The trailer for The Garfield Movie has now made its online debut. Sony Pictures Animation is bringing to life one of the most famous lazy felines in the world. The last time Garfield had graced the silver screen was in 2006’s Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties, the sequel to 2004’s Garfield, which featured Bill Murray as the titular voice that originated with Lorenzo Music, who poetically also voiced the Bill Murray role in The Real Ghostbusters. Famously, Murray had admitted to taking the role under the mistaken assumption that he was working with one of the Coen brothers (the movie was written by Joel Cohen – unrelated to the beloved duo).

This new incarnation brings us an origin story of sorts courtesy of the new trailer. We get a look at how Garfield had ended up with his owner, Jon Arbuckle. In the intro to the trailer, kitten Garfield works...

Chris Pratt embodies the world’s most sarcastic yet endearing orange feline in the trailer for “The Garfield Movie,” premiering in theaters on May 24, 2024.

The new animated feature introduces new characters to comic creator Jim Davis’ universe, including Samuel L. Jackson as Vic, Garfield’s father. Both Pratt and Jackson have been honing their voice acting chops, with Jackson playing another animated cat in “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” and Pratt portraying Mario in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

In the trailer for “The Garfield Movie,” Pratt’s lovable fat cat explains how he adopted his owner, John. Before he dives into a tray of lasagna, he warns the audience, “I apologize in advance. The eating you’re about to see will not be pretty. And if you have young children, this would be a good time for them to leave the room.”

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Earlier this year, Max announced it would be housing over 200 episodes of AMC Networks’ television at no additional cost to subscribers beginning in September.

That two-month window is coming to an end, so you’ll want to catch up on “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire” Season 1; “Dark Winds” Season 1; “Gangs of London” Seasons 1 and 2; “Fear the Walking Dead” Seasons 1-7; “Killing Eve” Seasons 1-4; “A Discovery of Witches” Seasons 1-3; and “Ride with Norman Reedus” Seasons 1-5 while you still can.

A number of great horror titles are leaving at the end of October as well, including: “A Cabin in the Woods,” “Beetlejuice,” “Eight Legged Freaks,” “From Hell,” “It” and “It: Chapter 2,” and several more. They’ll be great to put on while you host your Halloween bash.

Here’s everything leaving Max in October 2023.

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Movies starring animals can entertain audiences with their comedic and heartfelt stories. Everyone has their favorite dog movie that's capable of making them both laugh and cry. While some animal stories can entice and emotionally move viewers, others strangely rely on too much comedy or fantasy, ultimately leading to their detriment.

Animated movies like Shark Tale focus too much on cheap laughs and overused plot lines to provide anything of substance. Furthermore, popular animal characters in Tom & Jerry and Garfield feel like soulless reproductions in their film adaptations. Some of the worst animal movies either have poor production or overly strange storylines that leave audiences scratching their heads. Whether they are animated or live-action, these films lean too heavily on either comedic or straight-up bizarre themes for them to leave a proper impact.

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Some new names have been added to the “Garfield” movie cast.

According to Deadline, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Hannah Waddingham and Cecily Strong will be starring in the upcoming flick alongside Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson.

The animated feature adaptation is based on Jim Davis’ beloved cartoon strip of the same name.

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Details about characters are being kept under wraps, but it was reported back in November that Pratt will play the lasagna-loving orange cat.

“Garfield” hit the big screen once before in 2004 and its sequel, 2006’s “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties”. Bill Murray voiced the titular cat.

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The lazy tabby cat originally debuted as a comic character first in 1978.

He appeared alongside Jon Arbuckle, his human owner,...

Mondays beware because Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, and Cecily Strong are joining the cast of Alcon Entertainment‘s Garfield movie. Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson also star in the film, which Mark Dindal is directing.

It should come as no surprise that Alcon’s Garfield movie is based on Jim Davis’ celebrated comic strip focusing on an orange, lazy, lasagna-loving feline, his owner, Jon Arbuckle, and Jon’s pet dog Odie. When Garfield isn’t making life a living hell for Jon and his canine companion, he waxes rhapsodic about the world, his perpetual hunger, and hatred of Mondays. Plot details about Alcon’s Garfield movie are unknown at this time. However, we know Pratt is voicing the iconic cat while Jackson is playing Garfield’s father, Vic.

Reports do not indicate who Waddingham, Rhames, Hoult, and Strong will play. However, if I had to venture a guess,...

After more than 15 years, America’s most iconic cat is finally returning to the big screen.

In 2024, we’re looking forward to the release of “Garfield,” the long-awaited film starring Jim Davis’ iconic comic strip character. The movie will, incredibly, be the first fully-animated theatrical project starring the lasagna-eating grouch, who first appeared in newspaper comic sections in 1978. Although the franchise has remained enormously popular in the decades since its launch, Garfield’s only theatrical films were two live action/CGI projects starring Bill Murray as the character. After the second film, “A Tale of Two Kitties,” bowed in 2006, the franchise remained off the bigscreen for years, in favor of direct-to-dvd films and television shows.

News of Garfield’s animated return first broke in 2016, when Alcon Entertainment secured the exclusive rights to developing animated features based on the character. Although the project remained dormant for several years, 2021 saw an uptick in news about the film,...

The world’s most famous fat cat is coming to theaters soon. “Garfield,” an animated film starring Chris Pratt as the famous Jim Davis comic strip character, will premiere in theaters Feb. 16, 2024.

In addition to Pratt, the film will also star Samuel L. Jackson as a brand-new character to the Garfield universe, Vic, who is the father of the orange feline. The plot that will bring Garfield’s father back into his life remains under wraps. Although no other cast members have been announced, the film will presumably feature classic characters from the franchise, including his owner Jon Arbuckle and dim-witted puppy Odie.

The animated movie represents the latest big screen outing for the iconic lasagna-loving misanthrope. Bill Murray famously voiced the character in two live-action and CGI-hybrid films, 2004’s “Garfield: The Movie” and its 2006 sequel “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.” The two films received largely negative reviews, but were both commercially successful.

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Sony’s Columbia Pictures is setting a dinner date for Garfield, the animated movie that will voice-star Chris Pratt as the lasagna-loving cat. The film will debut Feb. 16, 2024 in theaters.

Samuel L. Jackson also voice-stars in the animated feature as a new character, Vic, who is Garfield’s father. The project hails from Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson’s Alcon Entertainment, with Sony distributing globally (excluding China). Finding Nemo scribe David Reynolds penned the script, with Chicken Little filmmaker Mark Dindal directing.

Jim Davis created Garfield as a comic strip character in 1978, with the lazy orange cat causing trouble for his human owner, Jon Arbuckle, and Jon’s dog, Odie. After debuting in 41 newspapers, the character grew into a cultural icon and the strip holds the record as the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world.

Bill Murray previously voiced Garfield in two CGI-live-action hybrids,...

And just like that, winter has come again. HBO Max’s list of new releases for August 2022 is highlighted by the return of the king. Or more accurately: the return of the queen … of the Seven Kingdoms.

Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Aug. 21, just over three years after Game of Thrones concluded in controversial fashion with “The Iron Throne.” This new series is a prequel, depicting the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons from George R.R. Martin’s lore. When dragon fights dragon, the realm will be torn asunder. But the viewer will certainly delight in all the Targaryen action.

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Samuel L. Jackson has signed up for some animated fun in the feature-length ‘Garfield’ movie.

Jackson joins the previously announced Chris Pratt in a brand-new character role as Garfield’s Father, Vic. Pratt will take on the voice role of the legendary lasagne eating cat ‘Garfield.’

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Written by Finding Nemo’s David Reynolds, the new animation will be directed by Mark Dindal. The original comic strip creator Jim Davis will serve as an executive producer on the film along with Bridget McMeel from Amuse and Craig Sost. John Cohen and Steven P. Wegner produce alongside Kosove and Johnson. Dneg Animation, which recently worked in the animated feature Ron’s Gone Wrong, will animate and produce the film.

First appearing in the comic sections in 1978, Garfield has since gone on to appear in the big screen...

The recently-launched Strong Studios has acquired rights to Alec Sokolow’s script The Tank Job, setting the Oscar nominee as the film’s director.

The Ballantyne Strong, Inc. subsidiary’s first original feature film adapts Norman Miller’s book, The Great Salad Oil Swindle. It’s a true-life crime drama that watches as ex-butcher turned salad oil exporter Anthony “Tino” DeAngelis and his Bayonne, New Jersey blue collar crew nearly destroy American Express and eventually crash Wall Street in their bid to corner the market on salad oil futures in the early 1960s.

Award-winning business journalist, CNBC contributor, author and former hedge fund manager Ron Insana, who heads up Insana Entertainment Group as CEO, brought the idea for The Tank Job to Ballantyne Chairman Kyle Cerminara in January of last year, and they have been collaborating on it ever since. Cerminara and Insana are former colleagues, having worked together in...