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“La Dolce Villa” is a Netflix original romantic comedy that premiered on February 13, 2025. Directed by Mark Waters and written by Elizabeth Hackett and Hilary Galanoy, the film tells the story of a father who travels to Italy to dissuade his daughter from renovating a dilapidated villa, only to find himself entangled in the charm of the Italian countryside and a budding romance. The following article looks at the cast of “La Dolce Villa” and what part they play in it.

La Dolce Villa – Complete Cast & Characters Guide Scott Foley as Eric

Scott Foley stars as Eric, a widowed restaurant consultant from Columbus, Ohio. Concerned about his daughter’s impulsive decision to purchase a crumbling villa in Montezara, Italy, Eric travels to the picturesque town to intervene. Despite his initial reservations, he becomes enamored with the local culture and forms a connection with the town’s mayor. Foley is known for...

What’s that strange bump in the night? It’s a new batch of horror movies now streaming on Vizio WatchFree+, with this month’s lineup of fresh arrivals including Rob Zombie’s 3 from Hell, three installments in the hit Insidious franchise, the slasher Hell Fest, Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof, and even Screambox Originals including The Outwaters.

WatchFree+ has thousands of free premium movies and shows that can be streamed on demand on Vizio TVs, or Anyone can enjoy titles like these and more using the Vizio mobile app! All you need is a free Vizio Account to start enjoying WatchFree+.

Here’s the full lineup of fresh horror arrivals for February 2025…

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance – February 1

Johnny Blaze, tortured by the Ghost Rider’s curse, gets a chance of redemption through protecting the Devil’s son, whose father is pursuing him.

Insidious: Chapter 2 – February 1

The Lamberts believe...

Nicolas Cage is an enigma of a performer and has been for quite a few generations now. Next to Willem Dafoe, Danny Trejo, and Hollywood extra legend Eric Roberts, he is one of the most employed men in the business. The result of being extremely employed and constantly working is a filmography that can only be described as a mixed bag. Cage has appeared in some of the most critically panned films of all time, from 2014's Left Behind to 2006's meme-worthy The Wicker Man, all the way to the much-maligned but surprisingly fun Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Critics have had the upper hand for much of his late career, but there was a time when a Nicolas Cage film meant a surefire opportunity for awards season gold.

Cage has been in his fair share of masterpieces, from the early Coen Brothers comedy Raising Arizona to the dearly departed...

Marvel Comics chain-wielding, flaming skull-head biker "Ghost Rider", previously appearing in 2 Sony live-action movies starring Nicolas Cage, plus a guest arc on ABC's "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." TV series, will appear in the upcoming Marvel Studios feature “Avengers: Doomsday”, with actor Ryan Gosling the first choice to play the character:

"...Marvel Comics first supernatural 'Ghost Rider' is stunt motorcyclist 'Johnny Blaze'…

“…who, to save the life of his father, agrees to give his soul to the demon 'Mephisto'.

"At night and when confronted by evil, Blaze’ finds his flesh consumed by 'hellfire', causing his head to become a skull.

“He rides a fiery motorcycle and wields blasts of hellfire from his body, usually from his skeletal hands.

"Subsequent 'Ghost Rider' comics series feature 'Danny Ketch' as the new Ghost Rider.

“After his sister was injured by ninja gangsters, Ketch comes in contact...

Quick LinksNorman Reedus Has Expressed Interest in Playing Ghost Rider For Quite Some TimeNorman Reedus Is The Most Qualified Actor To Take on a Ghost Rider FilmWhich Version of Ghost Rider Should Norman Reedus Play?

Ever since the concept of Ghost Rider was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Agents of Shield, there have been many rumors circulating about how and when the character might show up next and which incarnation of him it might be. Many fans online have notably selected Keanu Reeves as their main choice of fan casting. There is one actor, however, who has and continues to express the most interest in the role and is also the one who undoubtedly deserves it the most: Norman Reedus. Having played everyone's favorite crossbow-wielding zombie killer, Daryl Dixon, for more than 15 years on both The Walking Dead and his character's namesake spin-off series, Reedus is certainly no...

Marvel Comics chain-wielding, flaming skull-head biker "Ghost Rider", previously appearing in Sony's live-action movies starring Nicolas Cage, plus a guest arc on ABC's "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." TV series, continues to generate interest from Marvel Studios, to have the character debut in the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe', with Cage now interested in reprising the role:

"...Marvel Comics first supernatural 'Ghost Rider' is stunt motorcyclist 'Johnny Blaze', who, to save the life of his father, agrees to give his soul to the demon 'Mephisto'.

"At night and when confronted by evil, Blaze finds his flesh consumed by 'hellfire', causing his head to become a skull.

“He rides a fiery motorcycle and wields blasts of hellfire from his body, usually from his skeletal hands.

"Subsequent 'Ghost Rider' comics series feature 'Danny Ketch' as a new Ghost Rider. After his sister was injured by ninja gangsters,...

As far as modern action heroes go, one of the most enduring has certainly been Jason Statham, who’s headlined a slew of modestly budgeted action flicks that have made him one of the few genre staples left in the game. His career has been interesting, with him alternating smaller-scaled action flicks with bigger, tentpole event films, such as the Fast & Furious films and The Meg 1 & 2. Yet, the movie that established his persona wasn’t the Transporter films or any of his Guy Ritchie movies. Nope, instead, it was a small-scale but ambitious quasi-remake of the film noir classic D.O.A that put him on the map in a big way. That’s right, folks, it’s time to figure out Wtf Happened to Crank!

Jump back to 1997, when a young English director named Guy Ritchie released a little film called Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, which caused a sensation.

Marvel Comics chain-wielding, flaming skull-head biker "Ghost Rider", previously appearing in live-action movies starring Nicolas Cage, plus a guest arc on ABC's "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." will now see the character developed, for a new live-action Marvel Television series, for streaming on Disney+:

"...Marvel Comics first supernatural 'Ghost Rider' is stunt motorcyclist 'Johnny Blaze', who, to save the life of his father, agrees to give his soul to the demon 'Mephisto'.

"At night and when confronted by evil, Blaze finds his flesh consumed by 'hellfire', causing his head to become a flaming skull. He rides a fiery motorcycle and wields blasts of hellfire from his body, usually from his skeletal hands.

"The subsequent 'Ghost Rider' series features 'Danny Ketch' as a new Ghost Rider. After his sister was injured by ninja gangsters, Ketch comes in contact with a...

Marvel Comics new ‘World War II’ title “Hellhunters” #1, now available, is written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and illustrated by Adam Gorham, with ‘Sgt. Fury’ and ‘Wolverine’ fighting alongside new Marvel superhero ‘’Ghost Rider ‘44’:

“…as ‘U.S. Sergeant Sal Romero’ parachutes into German- occupied Europe…

“…deranged ‘Third Reich’ officer ‘Felix Bruckner’ …

“…becomes the host for an unspeakable evil.

“Now, in the aftermath of their violent meeting…

“…Romero is reborn as ‘Ghost Rider '44’…

“…who sets out not only to take revenge on the enemy, but to save mankind from annihilation…”

Marvel Comics first supernatural 'Ghost Rider' is stunt motorcyclist 'Johnny Blaze', who, to save the life of his father, agrees to give his soul to the demon 'Mephisto'.

"At night and when confronted by evil, Blaze finds his flesh consumed by 'hellfire', causing his head to become a flaming skull. He rides a fiery...

There’s some fiery news for Marvel fans as DanielRPK, a trusted industry insider, has shared an exciting scoop on his Patreon.

You might remember he was the first to report Wesley Snipes’ return as Blade in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, a claim that turned out to be spot-on. Now, he’s back with a new reveal that’s just as thrilling.

According to DanielRPK, Nicolas Cage is gearing up to reprise his role as Johnny Blaze, better known as Ghost Rider, in a Marvel project. While the exact movie or show hasn’t been disclosed, the potential options are limited—and very intriguing.

Speculation is already swirling about where Cage could show up. With Marvel’s multiverse storyline in full swing, it’s hard to ignore the possibilities of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ or ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’.

Both projects are rumored to include massive crossover moments, making them the perfect stage for...

2024 is very nearly at an end and, if you're a comic book movie fan, you might be glad about that.

Following last year's Hollywood strikes, the likes of Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts* were pushed into next year. That left us with one MCU movie, three titles from Sony's Spider-Man Universe, the last DC movie from the previous regime, and a couple of unwanted reboots. 

So, yeah, this ranking wasn't easy.

2025 looks to be considerably better but 2024 isn't over yet and now that Kraven the Hunter is in theaters, we're finally able to see how all these movies compared...and we're sure you'll have some thoughts on where they land. 

To see where we've ranked 2024's comic book movies, click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below. 

7. Joker: Folie à Deux

Despite not being particularly faithful to the comics, 2019's Joker is a fantastic movie and a...

While Hollywood tends to surprise us each day with new reports and facts, today let’s take a look at one such dazzling revelation, involving two cinematic powerhouses: Francis Ford Coppola and Nicolas Cage. Over the years, the two entertainment giants have become synonymous with iconic films and unforgettable performances, but only a few people realize that these two legends are actually related.

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola | Image: Georges Biard, licensed under Cc By Sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Considering that Francis Ford Coppola and Nicolas Cage have different surnames and have rarely worked together since the 80s, people often fail to understand how the duo could be related. But surprisingly the man behind The Godfather and the actor who famously played Ghost Rider, share a bloodline. So let’s take a look at their fascinating family tree and discover how the luminaries are related.

How are Francis Ford Coppola and Nicolas Cage Related?...

Remember when Nicolas Cage brought the Johnny Blaze version of Ghost Rider to life in Ghost Rider (2007) and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)? Those films, made before the MCU era, weren’t huge hits at the time, but with a wave of nostalgia, fans are eager to see Cage’s Ghost Rider make a comeback.

Since Disney acquired Fox, the MCU now holds the rights to Ghost Rider, sparking renewed interest in Cage’s return. Reports even suggested he was considered for Deadpool & Wolverine, with concept art featuring Ghost Rider, though this ultimately didn’t materialize.

Now, while Cage is currently involved in a Spider-Noir project, fans are still rallying for his return as Ghost Rider. Recently, a popular—though sometimes speculative—source claimed that Cage is in active talks to reprise the role in an upcoming MCU project.

As mentioned, Nicolas Cage is currently focused on the upcoming Spider-Noir series,...

For all the incredible guest stars and forgotten characters whom Ryan Reynolds roped into the making of Deadpool & Wolverine, there are still a small handful of big gets who got away — maybe they saw what he did to Brad Pitt in the last movie.

Six years after Deadpool 2 proved that Reynolds’ decade-long struggle to get Hollywood to buy into his darkly hilarious, R-rated super-antihero film franchise wasn’t just a flash in the pan, the multi-hyphenate mogul pulled out all the stops to turn this year’s Deadpool & Wolverine into one big send-up of the chaotic comic book movie industry that exists outside of the mainstream Marvel Cinematic Universe. After all, Reynolds is far from the first A-lister to attempt to bring a less-loved comic book character to life on the big screen, and he graciously decided to turn his smashing success at the ambitious undertaking to honor...

Marvel Studios has been sitting on the Ghost Rider rights for years, allowing Marvel Television to use the Robbie Reyes version in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for a brief spell. Recently, however, rumours have persisted that Johnny Blaze is being lined up to make his MCU debut.

Initially, we heard that might happen in a "Marvel Studios Special Presentation," but with Disney shifting its focus away from Disney+ in a bid to increase theatrical profits, those plans might have fallen by the wayside. 

The Spirit of Vengeance is bound to show up somewhere down the line, but before we get a new version, we may see a familiar flaming face.

According to scooper @MyTimeToShineH, Ghost Rider and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance star Nicolas Cage is now in "active talks" to reprise the role. The project he's being eyed for isn't named, though Avengers: Doomsday and/or Avengers: Secret Wars are most likely.

It was the year 2007 when Nic Cage starred in an iconic film titled Ghost Rider. Although the film wasn’t greatly reviewed by critics, it was a commercial success.

Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider | Credits: Marvel Entertainment

Starring once again in the iconic role in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, the world saw the last of Johnny Blaze in 2011. However, it seems that the actor is allegedly ready to return to the iconic role in the MCU!

Nicolas Cage is Reportedly in Active Talks to Return!

With the MCU going berserk with the number of movies and projects, there were rumors that the iconic character of Ghost Rider would return. Many names were thrown and many actors were fan-cast. However, it seems that Cage might just return as Johnny Blaze.

Nic Cage might just return to the MCU | Credits: Marvel Entertainment

According to a recent rumor on X, Nicolas Cage...

Remember when in 2007 and 2011 Nicolas Cage portrayed the Johnny Blaze version of Ghost Rider in Ghost Rider and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, respectively? Yeah, the movies were made in the pre-mcu era and while they were never major hits at the time, with all the nostalgia, fans want to see the character once again.

We know that since Disney’s acquisition of Fox, the rights to these characters switched to the MCU, which now has access to Ghost Rider. In light of that, we have reported how Cage was called to reprise his role in Deadpool & Wolverine and how even concept art showing Ghost Rider was made, but that did not work out.

And while Cage is now working on Spider-Noir, fans are demanding his return to the role of Ghost Rider as well. In light of that, a popular, yet not always reliable source of...

Deadpool & Wolverine's massive lineup of past Marvel superheroes nearly included an extra surprise or two.

Appearing on Entertainment Weekly's Awardist podcast, Ryan Reynolds disclosed that he, Hugh Jackman, and director Shawn Levy wanted to include Nicolas Cage's Ghost Rider among the heroes stranded in the Void, even having a brief conversation with Cage himself. While early concept art featured Ghost Rider and Ben Affleck's Daredevil aiding Deadpool and Wolverine in battle, those cameos were dropped for financial reasons.

Related Ryan Reynolds Reacts to Martha Stewart Saying the Deadpool Actor Isn't Funny in Real Life

Ryan Reynolds' famous neighbor, Martha Stewart, doesn't find the Deadpool actor to be amusing in real life.

As Reynolds admitted, "We're trying to make the movie responsibly, as well. It's a big budget. It's the biggest budget of any of the Deadpool movies, but you want to give yourself as much constraint, which really...

Hulu, a subsidiary of Disney, has been one of the major streaming services since its inception in 2007, offering its users a wide variety of movies and TV shows. However, the streaming game has been evolving over time, with many other platforms actively trying to attract more users worldwide.

Nonetheless, Hulu has not lost its touch; instead, it has shown to be just as competitive and valuable, expanding into popular mediums such as Korean dramas and anime while ensuring its users have the best experience possible. In October 2024 alone, the streamer released some of the most anticipated films, including Mr. Crocket, La Maquina, and Carved. Similarly, Hulu has prepared a slate of exciting movies for November 2024, ranging from vintage sci-fi movies to recent Oscar-winning romances. So, without further ado, here's a list of every movie coming to Hulu in November 2024.

Aliens (1986) Streaming November 1

Aliens, co-written and directed by James Cameron, is...

Keanu Reeves could join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future, but even though the actor has revealed his two Marvel dream roles, I believe that another character is the best fit for the star, and 2025 will see a version of that role join the franchise. Reeves has seen the John Wick franchise reignite his career. I am a fan of Reeves' successful action series, and the John Wick movies have led to many fancasting the action movie star in the MCU. The actor himself would like to do it, and so would I.

Keanu Reeves has had talks with Marvel Studios. In 2019, Marvel President Kevin Feige told ComicBook.com that the studio had been trying to get Reeves to join the MCU for a long time, saying, "We talk to him for almost every film we make." Feige then said that Marvel and Reeves are trying to find the right...

Mogul’S March

International film producer Ashok Amritraj will be honored with the Global Indian Cinematic Icon Award at the upcoming India International Film Tourism Conclave in Mumbai. The ceremony will host diplomatic representatives from more than 50 nations, including Norway, Sweden, Indonesia, Spain, and Ecuador.

The Hyde Park Entertainment Group founder, whose films have generated over $2 billion worldwide, is set to be recognized for his four-decade career spanning more than 100 productions. His notable credits include “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,” “Bringing Down the House,” and “99 Homes,” alongside international co-productions like the Hindi-Tamil hit “Jeans.”

The International Emmy-winning producer, who chronicled his career transition from Wimbledon tennis player to Hollywood producer in his autobiography “Advantage Hollywood,” also serves as United Nations India goodwill ambassador. His accolades include France’s Chevalier De L’Ordre National Du Merite and an honorary doctorate from the University of East London.

“Over the past four decades,...

It remains uncertain if and when there will be a new Ghost Rider movie set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For now, fans can revisit the past two films featuring Nicolas Cage in the lead role.

Starting on Nov. 1, both of Cage's Ghost Rider movies will start streaming alongside one another on Hulu. The movies getting a new streaming home comes months after fans of Cage's Johnny Blaze were left disappointed after the character did not make a special appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine. While Deadpool & Wolverine brought in big names from past Marvel movies, like Wesley Snipes' Blade and Jennifer Garner's Elektra, Ghost Rider was left out in the cold. Ryan Reynolds confirmed that Ghost Rider appearing was considered at the start of production, but he didn't specify if Cage was actually approached or why the cameo didn't end up happening.

Related Spider-Noir Set Photos Reveal First Look at...

Marvel Comics chain-wielding, flaming skull-head biker "Ghost Rider", previously appearing in live-action movies starring Nicolas Cage, plus a guest arc on ABC's "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." TV series, continues to generate interest from Marvel Studios, to have the character finally debut in the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe':

"...Marvel Comics first supernatural 'Ghost Rider' is stunt motorcyclist 'Johnny Blaze', who, to save the life of his father, agrees to give his soul to the demon 'Mephisto'.

"At night and when confronted by evil, Blaze finds his flesh consumed by 'hellfire', causing his head to become a flaming skull. He rides a fiery motorcycle and wields blasts of hellfire from his body, usually from his skeletal hands.

"The subsequent 'Ghost Rider' series features 'Danny Ketch' as a new Ghost Rider. After his sister was injured by ninja gangsters, Ketch comes in contact...

While “Hellboy: The Crooked Man” is a relatively low-budget reboot, it remains hard to parse its $20 million price tag. It has the look of YouTube fan film — not to mention the excess fidelity, aping the story beats of Mike Mignola’s eponymous comic to a tee. Mignola’s screenwriting credit is therefore unsurprising, but that director Brian Taylor was at all involved is an astonishing tidbit. One half of the duo behind high-octane films like “Crank” and “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance”, Taylor has made several movies that get by on momentum and gusto. “The Crooked Man,” however, features neither.

Following Ron Perlman and David Harbor — two actors exceptionally suited for the role of Hellboy — actor Jack Kesy plays a more passive incarnation of the paranormal agent. If he quips, he does so subtly, and if he recalls secrets from his past, they don’t affect him very much in the present.

While you wait for Terrifier 3 to bring Art the Clown and his over-the-top mayhem back to theaters on October 11, seven other brand new horror movies have released at home today.

Here’s all the new horror released on Tuesday, October 8, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

Tim Burton and Michael Keaton reunite for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and the long-awaited sequel is now available on Digital at home after releasing in theaters last month.

You can rent the film for $19.99 or purchase it for $24.99.

On November 19, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will be available to own on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. It will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder (Stranger Things, Little Women) as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek,...

Despite an evocative atmosphere and a rewarding embrace of folk horror, Brian Taylor’s take on the big, red paranormal detective feels creatively lost in limbo.

Hellboy is a promising property that’s periodically stumbled with its live-action adaptations. There’s such a rich world to pull from here that brilliantly mashes together Lovecraftian horror, pulp detective fiction, superhero storytelling, and sprawling adventures. At the same time, it takes a delicate hand to properly bring all these elements together into something that’s not only coherent, but entertaining. Hellboy’s cinematic offerings continue to mutate and hold a mirror up to changing pop culture trends. Hellboy versus witches in a haunted house, from the director of Crank and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, should be an easy home run. This is exactly why it’s so frustrating that Hellboy: The Crooked Man is such a generic and forgettable experience — as an action film,...

With the movie proving far more divisive than its original installment, Joker: Folie Deux has set an unfortunate record on CinemaScore. Anticipation had been high for Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips' sequel to their $1 billion 2019 hit, particularly as the movie would be introducing Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn into the world separate from both the DC Extended and James Gunn's upcoming DC Universes. Upon its Venice International Film Festival premiere, though, Joker: Folie Deux has seen generally negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with its Rotten Tomatoes audience score landing well below even the worst-reviewed Dceu movie.

Now, as the movie finally hits theaters and more audiences are seeing it, CinemaScore has unveiled Joker: Folie Deux's rating. The platform, solely dedicated to polling moviegoers' reactions, has tabulated a D score from viewers, officially making it the lowest-rated film in the superhero genre on CinemaScore. Check out the announcement...

Made before the current super hero cycle reached sickening saturation, Guillermo del Toro’s two films Hellboy in 2004 and Hellboy II: The Golden Army in 2008 introduced the world to Mike Mignola’s half demon anti-hero that first appeared way back in Dark Horse Comics in the 90’s.

Starring the perfectly cast Ron Perlman the movies blended del Toro’s eye for horror with equal parts of action and felt fresh and exciting at a time when comic book movies were still very hit and miss.

Never completing their intended trilogy, both Perlman and del Toro left the character behind when the production company upset them both. It wasn’t until 2019 that Hellboy returned, this time with David Harbour in the big red suit with Neil Marshall at the helm.

Seemingly the ideal man to take over the blood drenched reigns and drag the character into darker less family friendly realms,...

"Hellboy: The Crooked Man" is the second movie reboot of the demonic superhero, this time played by Jack Kesy. Hellboy was created by writer/artist Mike Mignola in 1993 and has since starred in countless comics published at Dark Horse. A demon named Anung Un Rama, Hellboy was summoned to Earth in the final days of World War II by the Nazi operation Project Ragna Rok. Instead of becoming the Third Reich's ultimate weapon, however, he was adopted by the American Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.) and is the bureau's top agent.

Hellboy is half a fantasy pulp hero, half a procedural detective; most of his stories are short and small-scale, and he faces supernatural horrors with the same attitude an exterminator does a wasp nest. "The Crooked Man" — following Hellboy fighting a sadistic ghost in the Appalachian mountains — looks like it had some good ideas.

One of Nicolas Cage's most endearing traits is that he's an unapologetic nerd. It's all right there in the name. He was born Nicolas Kim Coppola on January 7, 1964, but when he landed his first starring role 19 years later in Martha Coolidge's "Valley Girl," he rechristened himself Nicolas Cage as a nod to the Marvel Comics character Luke Cage. Since then, he's been eager to share his love for comic books, science-fiction and horror, and has actively sought out roles in these genres and, to disappointingly little success, the Marvel movie universe (with "Ghost Rider" and "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance").

So it should come as no surprise that Cage is a self-described, hardcore Trekkie. He grew up on the original series, and he's long preferred the Trek universe in all its myriad iterations and spinoffs to "Star Wars. "I'm not really down [with Star Wars]," Cage told Variety in 2023. "I'm a Trekkie,...

Ketchup Entertainment’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man hits the reboot button on the comic book franchise, with Jack Kesy (12 Strong) taking over the title role this time around.

When will you be able to watch it? According to pre-order listings on outlets including Amazon, Hellboy: The Crooked Man debuts direct-to-digital at home on October 8, 2024.

You can digitally pre-order the new movie for $19.99 on Amazon right now.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man is “set in the 1950s and costars Adeline Rudolph (Resident Evil) as a rookie agent of the Bprd who teams up with Hellboy to protect the residents of Appalachia from the creepy Crooked Man, who is collecting souls for the devil.”

Mike Mignola co-wrote the new Hellboy film with Christopher Golden.

Brian Taylor (Crank, Gamer, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Mom and Dad) directed the movie for Millennium, based on a Hellboy mini-series from 2008. The story is said to...

With the arrival of The Fantastic Four, The Silver Surfer, Blade, and the X-Men, it feels like all of the major Marvel heroes will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Yet, one character that many fans have been hoping to see that Marvel has been relatively quiet about is Ghost Rider. While the Ghost Rider persona is most commonly associated with Johnny Blaze, who Nicolas Cage played in the 2007 film Ghost Rider and its 2012 sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, others in the comics have taken up the mantle, including Robbie Reyes, who Gabriel Luna played in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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*Availability in US Release Date January 15, 2007Director Mark Steven JohnsonCast Matt Long, Raquel Alessi, Brett Cullen, Peter Fonda, Nicolas Cage, Donal LogueRuntime 114Main Genre ActionWriters Mark Steven JohnsonTagline Hell is about to be unleashedWebsite http://www.

A new theory suggests that Doctor Doom might debut in the MCU as a hero, perhaps helping the Avengers to fight one of Marvel Studios' most heavily-rumored and highly-anticipated supervillains. There has been a great deal of confusion and speculation surrounding Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU, as he will be debuting as the iconic Doctor Doom, rather than reprising his former role of Iron Man. While there are concerns about Downey Jr.'s stint as one of Marvel's most notable villains, a new theory puts a heroic spin on his return.

Robert Downey Jr. was confirmed to be debuting as Doctor Doom in Phase 6's Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, replacing Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror and his variants as the Multiverse Saga's primary antagonist. While Doom is expected to be the biggest threat facing the McU's upcoming Avengers teams, there is speculation that several other villains...

The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 2, which debuted Aug. 29 on Prime Video.

Three episodes in, and Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is off to a strong start. Various armies of Middle-earth are in turmoil. Kingdoms are in political conflicts and civil wars. Sauron is also plotting his next move as Annatar, the "god" working with Celebrimbor.

Far away in the desert land of Rhn, however, hope springs eternal. This comes in the form of the Stranger, a wizard many think is the Istar known as Gandalf. While his identity is yet to be confirmed, he has an enemy rising up. This arc is shaping up quite nicely, giving a Justice League actor the justice he deserves. This is Ciarn Hinds, the actor who played Steppenwolf.

Ciarn Hinds' Steppenwolf Flopped For a Couple of Reasons...

Fans warmed up to the Hellboy films despite their loose adaptations of the original stories. Creator Mike Mignola says Hellboy: The Crooked Man will instead stay very faithful to the comics.

The trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man teased a deep dive into supernatural horror, a departure from the adventure-action bent of previous iterations. The upcoming film is also scaled down in contrast to the epic scope of Guillermo del Toro's versions and Neil Marshall's reboot; that film failed to impress in its attempts to ground the franchise to its horror roots. In an interview with Screen Rant, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola confirmed he was hands-on with the latest iteration, co-writing the screenplay with director Brian Taylor. Mignola said Hellboy: The Crooked Man will not be a "loose adaptation" that cherry-picks the source material.

Related Hellboy Is Ready to Take on the Crooked Man in New Poster for...

The Marvel Knights imprint was a branch of Marvel Studios that sadly didn't last long and kickstarted a longstanding mystery. While Punisher: War Zone and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance weren't beloved, they showed how Marvel Knights could work. There's hope that Marvel Knights could still return in some way but that may come with its greatest mystery not getting solved.

Marvel Studios has been around a lot longer than the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with founders like Keven Feige having a hand in the universe since 2000's X-Men. As a result, there has been a lot of growth and evolution that includes iconic hits like Iron Man and Spider-Man as well as colossal flops like X-Men Origins: Wolverine and 2003's Daredevil. But with every high and low, there were solid attempts to try something new that went even beyond the movies and television that brought many beloved characters to a wider audience.

Ketchup Entertainment’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man once again takes the franchise in a new direction, with Jack Kesy (12 Strong) taking over the title role this time around.

Oddly enough, however, the film’s official UK poster refers to Hellboy: The Crooked Man as “the fourth installment in the global franchise.” Technically true, of course, but usually a franchise reboot of this sort isn’t labeled that way. In any event, check out the UK art below.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man comes to UK theaters on September 27, with no United States release date announced at this time. We tip our hats to Total Film for sharing the UK art today.

Mike Mignola co-wrote the new Hellboy film with Christopher Golden.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man is “set in the 1950s and costars Adeline Rudolph (Resident Evil) as a rookie agent of the Bprd who teams up with Hellboy to protect...

Founded by Martin Goodman in 1939, the company now known as Marvel Comics started off as Timely Comics, then evolved into Atlas Comics before finally being renamed Marvel. Goodman left Marvel in 1972 and founded a separate company called Atlas Comics, a.k.a. Atlas/Seaboard Comics. That Atlas Comics is now in the hands of Steven Paul, and Deadline reports that Paul has secured a deal with Paramount Pictures to bring a live-action adaptation of the Atlas property Devilina to the screen, the hope being that Devilina will launch an Atlas Comics cinematic universe at the studio. Paramount seems like a good place to get this cinematic universe plan rolling at, since they released the first four films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, before distribution of those projects moved over to Disney.

Devilina follows a sheltered young woman who journeys to New York in search of her past, only to discover...

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Mike Mignola's iconic comic book hero is coming back to the big screen with Hellboy: The Crooked Man. The Dark Horse Comics series centered on the titular half-demon was first adapted for live-action with Guillermo del Toro's eponymous 2004 movie, which scored largely positive reviews and was a modest box office hit. This, in turn, spawned a media franchise, including a direct sequel again helmed by del Toro, two animated movies featuring Ron Perlman reprising his role, and a 2019 Hellboy reboot led by David Harbour, which was poorly received and bombed at the box office.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man serves as the second reboot of the franchise, adapting the titular limited comic book series more directly. The story finds Hellboy and rookie Bprd agent, Bobbie Jo Song, as they become stranded in Appalachia in the 1950s following a train crash. Along the way,...

Hellboy: The Crooked Man's second trailer helped change a lot of minds and, while there's still not a huge amount of buzz surrounding the reboot, it at least feels like there's a chance it will surprise fans.

Weirdly, no release date has been announced for the movie but the cat might be out of the bag courtesy of an international distributor. They say the movie is heading to Indian theaters on Friday, September 13.

PVR Inox Pictures is "the largest independent distributor of foreign language films in India," and if it's being released there as soon as next month, we have to believe this date will apply to other international locations as well (though August 30 is another date we've seen floating around online).

We'd say it's likely that, despite releasing in theaters overseas, Hellboy: The Crooked Man is getting a Digital release in the U.S. and may skip the big screen altogether.

Exclusive: Steven Paul’s Atlas Comics is developing a live-action version of Devilina for Paramount Pictures. Black List writer Rebecca Webb is penning the script. Paul is producing, alongside Scott Karol, President of Sp Media Group, and Jason Goodman – grandson of Marvel founder Martin Goodman – are executive producing. Conor O’Farrell, director of development at Sp Media Group, is working on the project.

Created by Atlas Comics Editor-In-Chief Jeff Rovin, Devilina follows a sheltered young woman who journeys to New York in search of her past, only to discover she is the sister of Satan, and her twin brother has been manipulating her while a detective investigates a series of murders linked to her.

Webb’s original revenge-comedy Divorce Party debuted at #3 on the Black List in 2021 with Cate Blanchett’s Dirty Films producing.

First published in 1975, the Devilina comic unveiled a host of characters that would ultimately shape the interconnected Atlas universe,...

Marvel superheroes Ghost Rider and Daredevil, who have each had their share of movie and TV adaptations, could have been among the many who appeared in Deadpool & Wolverine. While the third movie in the Deadpool franchise had its fair share of legacy cameo appearances, there were clearly too many to use, and that means fans were denied an even more stacked cast of returning characters from Marvel movies past.

According to a social media post by Rodney Fuentebella, aka @rodneyimages, on Instagram, Ghost Rider and Daredevil were originally planned to share screen time with Deadpool, Wolverine, and other superheroes who clash in the biggest MCU movie in years. The shared early concept art may be just another "what could have been" tease, but it does reveal exactly how many cameos were considered for the movie.

Deadpool & Wolverine 3.5/5

A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films...

Longlegs marks Cage's first live-action film to make over $100 million since 2012, showcasing a new era for the actor. Box office success with Longlegs demonstrates a continuing desire for unique Nicolas Cage movies and future opportunities. Cage's critical success in recent years, including the success of Longlegs, signals a resurgence in his later career.

Nicolas Cage's recent horror movie, Longlegs, broke a 12-year streak for his career, setting the stage for a new era for the actor. The actor rose to prominence in the 1980s with classic films like Moonstruck and Raising Arizona. But many of Nicolas Cage's best movies came from the 1990s, including his Academy Award-winning role in Leaving Las Vegas and action star characters in movies like Face/Off and Con Air. This popularity continued through the 2000s, but Cage saw a notable dip in the 2010s when he largely stopped appearing in mainstream movies.

Recent years have...

Oh, 2012, how beautiful you were for superhero film fans, with the likes of The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance all being released in a memorable 12-month span. Despite what Marvel or DC fans argue, though, the best comic book movie of that year remains Dredd, […]

I Watched 2012’s Dredd Again, And It’s A Crime This Film Didn’t Get A Sequel Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...

Like The Crow, there's not exactly a huge amount of excitement surrounding Hellboy: The Crooked Man. With only Deadpool & Wolverine and Joker: Folie à Deux heading our way this year from Marvel and DC, 2024 is a good opportunity for those more obscure characters to draw the interest of superhero fans.

Unfortunately, neither of them looks particularly good if the trailers are anything to go by and the odds are heavily stacked against The Crooked Man. Guillermo del Toro's movies remain beloved and 2019's failed reboot has already raised questions about whether Hellboy can work on screen.

In an interview with Total Film, director Brian Taylor (Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance) made it clear he isn't looking to imitate what's come before.

"I don’t think in terms of 'it’s a reboot' or trying to start a new franchise – this isn’t content, it’s a movie that...

Ketchup Entertainment’s Hellboy: The Crooked Man is set to be the live action franchise’s first full-on horror movie, with Jack Kesy (12 Strong) taking over the title role.

Total Film has shared a brand new preview piece this week that features two new images of Jack Kesy as Hellboy, along with some fresh insights from director Brian Taylor.

For starters, The Crooked Man is diving back into the original source material.

Taylor tells the outlet, “I don’t think in terms of ‘it’s a reboot’ or trying to start a new franchise – this isn’t content, it’s a movie that needs to stand on its own. Nobody wants to see a cheap knock-off of a Guillermo del Toro $100-million movie. This is going back to the young Hellboy where he was really more of the plumber who’s going to fix your monster problem. This wandering,...

You must have seen those spoof videos of Ghost Rider where the animation is poor and the skull is weird. Yeah, that could have been a reality for Nicolas Cage in his 2007 film Ghost Rider.

Nicolas Cage as Ghost Rider | Credits: Columbia Pictures

CGI was a big deal back then as everyone wanted more realism in the trending superhero genre. From Superman to the birth of the MCU, CGI improved drastically over the years but for Ghost Rider and Nic Cage, it was tougher than they originally expected!

Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider Could Have Turned Out Bad!

Admittedly, the first film isn’t considered a gold standard for anti-heroes but it became a cult-classic film for the people as it found fame slowly over the years. Today, Nicolas Cage is often remembered as the iconic Ghost Ride.

Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance | Credits: Columbia Pictures

As stated earlier,...

Spoiler Alert: This post contains plot details for Deadpool & Wolverine.

Ryan Reynolds opened up about having a conversation with Nicolas Cage to reprise his Ghost Rider role for Deadpool & Wolverine.

The latest Marvel Studios film is an homage to the superhero characters from 20th Century Fox. Deadpool & Wolverine featured cameos from Jennifer Garner’s Elektra and Wesley Snipes’ Blade.

“Yes,” Reynolds told Collider, acknowledging he had talked with Cage about possibly appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine, adding, “Came to a conversation for sure. Yeah, but no.”

Cage played the superhero role in the 2007 film directed by Mark Steven Johnson that followed Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stuntman who sells his soul and becomes a bounty hunter of evil demons. The actor reprised his role in the 2012 sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.

Although Reynolds didn’t share details on why Cage didn’t reprise his Ghost Rider role in Deadpool & Wolverine,...

Ryan Reynolds confirmed in a recent interview with Collider that he got in touch with Nicolas Cage and asked him to reprise his role of Ghost Rider in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The record-breaking Marvel blockbuster features a handful of actors reprising their comic book characters of yesteryear, from Jennifer Garner’s Elektra to Chris Evans’ Johnny Storm and Wesley Snipes’ Blade. Reynolds wanted Cage to join the film’s epic roster of cameos.

Asked if Cage was pursued to reprise Ghost Rider, Reynolds answered: “Yes.” The actor then added: “Came to a conversation for sure. Yeah, but no.”

Cage played Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider in two comic book movies: “Ghost Rider” (2007) and “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” (2011). The movies were released by Sony, whereas “Deadpool & Wolverine” featured cameos from actors who starred in Marvel movies that were developed and distributed by Fox, which is now owned by Disney.

While...

Deadpool & Wolverine's opening weekend broke records, grossing $205 million domestically. The film's global total has reached $438.3 million, surpassing numerous Marvel movies' entire worldwide earnings. With favorable ratings and historic gross, Deadpool & Wolverine could feasibly earn over $1 billion.

Deadpool & Wolverine's opening weekend box office has already made a fortune for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, setting records in its first five days of release. The film is beloved throughout, culminating in Deadpool & Wolverine's satisfying ending. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman returning to their roles from the Fox universe and bringing them into the MCU, the film promised to unite the two brands under a single banner. It appears that many desired to see this, and all Deadpool & Wolverine cameos, as the movie has already grossed a fortune at the domestic and international box office.

As reported by Variety, Deadpool & Wolverine's box office...