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s we step into April 2025, get ready for an exciting lineup of new movies, binge-worthy series, and even games heading to your screen. Whether you’re craving high-octane action, heartfelt drama, or thrilling new originals, this month’s slate has something for everyone.

We’ll be updating this list throughout March and April as more titles are announced, so be sure to check back often. Plus, keep an eye out for Netflix’s official release roundup, typically dropping on the last Wednesday of the month. And don’t forget—while new favorites are arriving, some beloved titles will also be making their exit, so plan your watchlist accordingly!

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If you are a '90s kid, you probably remember actor Tom Welling as an incredibly attractive Clark Kent in the CW’s hit series, Smallville. But, the heartthrob has a variety of other projects – including some hidden gems – that are worth the watch for fans of his most recognizable effort.

Welling’s first credited role was as “Boy” in the “Picture Perfect” music video in 2000, and he has a total of 17 credits to his name. As he currently has no new projects in production, it is time to look at 10 of the best movies and TV shows from his 25-year-long career.

Mafia Wars Is a Hot Mess, With Some Fun to Offer

Mafia Wars, sometimes known as Deep Six, is an action film that does not entirely know what it is trying to accomplish. In this film, Welling plays an ex-con, Terry, and stars alongside Cam Gigandet – also known as James from Twilight.

A Hawaii-set crime thriller, directed by Martin Scorsese and featuring an all-star cast, will see the filmmaker return to the mobster genre once again.

Reports of a new Martin Scorsese project have surfaced, and it looks as though the filmmaker is making a crime caper. According to Deadline, the veteran director will add a new movie about mobsters to a body of work that already includes Goodfellas, Gangs Of New York, Casino, The Departed and The Irishman.

This time around, Hawaii is the location, and Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, stars of Jungle Cruise, and A24’s upcoming Mma drama, The Smashing Machine, reportedly brought the project to regular collaborators Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. The pair must have liked what they heard because the whole package of story, director and stars is now being shopped around Hollywood and won’t be short of an interested party or two, we’d imagine.

Lionsgate has released its third quarter financial results after the spinoff of the media giant’s studio business into a separately traded stock.

The studio, led by CEO Jon Feltheimer, posted a sharply narrowed net loss attributable to shareholders at $21.9 million, compared to a year-earlier loss at $107.4 million when Lionsgate at the time reported on the impact of the earlier Hollywood writers and actors strikes on its content production and release pipeline.

During the latest quarter to Dec. 31, 2024, overall revenue fell to $970.5 million, against $975.1 million in the same period of last year. That blew past an analyst estimate for $922 million in overall third quarter revenues by $48 million.

Lionsgate posted an adjusted earnings per-share at 28 cents, which surpassed the analyst estimate by 21 cents. And the studio’s adjusted Oibda came to $144.2 million, against a year-earlier $151 million, which well exceeded the Wall Street estimate for $104 million in adjusted Oibda.

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Back in 2011, when the final episode of Smallville aired, fans said goodbye to one of the most beloved Superman stars of all time, Tom Welling. His iconic portrayal of the boyish yet charming Clark Kent continues to be loved by the fans, cementing Welling’s enduring legacy and redefining Superman for an entire generation.

Tom Welling’s Superman in Smallville | Credit: Warner Bros. Television

However, after stepping away from the mantle, Welling has not been as consistent with the film industry and prefers to live his private life. Naturally, Welling’s appearance has changed over the years but in recent photos the actor looks almost unrecognizable.

Og Superman Tom Welling looks almost unrecognizable Tom Welling as Clark Kent in a still from Smallville | Credit: Warner Bros. Television

Tom Welling became famous for his portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman in one of the longest-running superhero series, Smallville. His cool blue eyes,...

Tom Welling, best known for playing Clark Kent on all 10 seasons of Wbtv’s Smallville, was arrested early Sunday in Yreka, CA, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Deadline.

Welling was taken into custody by Yreka police in an Arby’s parking lot just after midnight Jan. 26 in the northern California city. He was booked for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level at or above 0.08%, according to TMZ, which first reported his arrest. He was released from custody a couple hours later, according to sheriff’s department records.

No further details are known at this time.

Welling also is known for his portrayal of L.A.P.D. Lieutenant Marcus Pierce in Lucifer. His other series credits include Professionals, Batwoman and Judging Amy, and films including Draft Day, Parkland, Cheaper by the Dozen and Cheaper by the Dozen 2, and The Fog. He most recently recurred...

A take on Ivan Reitman’s 2014 sports movie, Draft Day, is coming to television. The movie, which starred Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, and the late Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) focused on an NFL football general manager, but the new series will be set in a different sports world - the NBA.

Per Deadline, Lionsgate TV, SpringHill, and Madison Wells are developing the Draft Day series that will “capture the drama and excitement of watching basketball players get drafted and fulfill their dreams,” in a similar fashion to the Reitman film. The film version currently has a 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and made $29.8 million at the worldwide box office.

NBA star LeBron James and Maverick Carter founded SpringHill, which will executive produce the TV series. Madison Wells, which produced 2014’s Draft Day, will produce the show. No writer has been attached to the project.

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Exclusive: Ivan Reitman’s 2014 football movie Draft Day from Lionsgate is being adapted for television with a new twist.

From Lionsgate TV, SpringHill and Madison Wells, the series in development will capture the drama and excitement of watching basketball players get drafted and fulfill their dreams, similar to the film starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and Chadwick Boseman set in the world of the NFL.

The LeBron James- and Maverick Carter-founded SpringHill will executive produce and Madison Wells, which produced the original film, will produce the TV series. A writer has not been attached.

“If you are going to do a show set in and around the world of basketball, one person comes to mind ahead of all others,” said Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development, Lionsgate Television. “The same passion, drive and commitment to excellence that drove LeBron James to be the best in the...

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"I only directed something someone else wrote once and it was a misbegotten adventure from the beginning, as much my fault as anybody else's." Those are the words of director David Koepp, speaking to UCLA in 2022. The misbegotten adventure in question was 2015's "Mortdecai," a globe-trotting comedy starring then-a-lister Johnny Depp. It was a massive failure both critically and commercially, one that Koepp doesn't seem to have an interest in defending.

Koepp is no stranger to big hits. As a screenwriter, he helped turn "Jurassic Park" into one of the biggest movies ever, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. As a director? It's a touch more spotty, but the man knows his way around a success. He previously helmed the thriller "Secret Window,...

It’s been 23 years since Smallville first hit TV screens, introducing audiences to a new take on Superman’s origin story. Premiering in 2001, the show followed a young Clark Kent as he navigated the challenges of growing up in the small town of Smallville while slowly uncovering his destiny as one of the most iconic superheroes in the DC Universe. With its mix of teen drama and superhero elements, Smallville quickly became a fan favorite, running for an impressive ten seasons.

Tom Welling as Clark Kent in the series Smallville | Credit: Warner Bros.

The series was more than just another superhero show, it was a coming-of-age story. It focused on Clark’s struggles with adolescence, relationships, and learning to control his emerging powers. This was all done while encountering classic characters from the Superman lore. Though it wasn’t part of the official Dceu timeline, the show left a lasting legacy.

The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge has partnered with Film Independent to award 12 disabled filmmakers with grants to help them develop their short films into episodic series or feature films.

Grant recipients will have access to workshops, one-on-one mentorship and networking opportunities with industry leaders through the Film Independent grantee program. The grants were made possible by the Adobe Foundation.

“We are proud of the outstanding films produced over the past 11 years and I am grateful that the Challenge has provided a high-profile platform that has enabled many of our participants to go on to such prominent success,” said Nic Novicki, director and founder of the Edfc. “Thanks to the Adobe Foundation and Film Independent, we are able to provide our talented participants with the resources to take their projects to the next level. We can’t wait to see these projects continue to flourish on the big and small screens.

Kevin Costner knows sports movies, having starred in several of the genre's best and/or most successful. Baseball is of particular interest to the actor, as he has played baseball players in "Stealing Home," the sizeable hit "Bull Durham," the even bigger hit "Field of Dreams," Sam Raimi's "For Love of the Game," and the heady drama "The Upside of Anger." Additionally, Costner appeared in the cycling film "American Flyers," the golf film "Tin Cup," the football film "Draft Day," and the water polo film "Waterworld."

Even when done poorly, sports movies can be inspiring and exhilarating. There is something comforting and reliable about the genre. Even if a sports movie boasts a predictable story about an underdog athlete, a sports team overcoming incredible odds, or a well-worn tale of an egotist champion humbled by real life, audiences are going to feel good on the way out. For American audiences,...

In recent months, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been under a lot of fire. With allegations of sexual and physical assault making their way online, the music mogul has had a major fall from grace. However, in light of the 54-year-old’s recent arrest on racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, fraud, or coercion charges, fans all around the world can’t help but wonder how they missed the signs. After all, back in 2016, Terry Crews came forward with his own story of abuse amidst Harvey Weinstein’s downfall.

Terry Crews in Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Credits: CBS

Apart from sharing the situation that unraveled with him, Crews also ended up warning his social media followers that the 72-year-old wasn’t the only one on the list of perpetrators.

Did Terry Crews warn the world of Diddy’s crimes?

Over the years, Terry Crews has been known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Everybody Hates Chris,...

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire pays tribute to Ivan Reitman in a subtle nod to his 1973 film, Cannibal Girls. Cannibal Girls follows a couple who are terrorized by a group of beautiful, cannibalistic women. The Cannibal Girls reference in Frozen Empire is the third to occur in the Ghostbusters franchise.

It may be subtle, but one line from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is actually the perfect nod to Ghostbusters director, Ivan Reitman. Over the years, Reitman has been at the very core of every Ghostbusters movie. In 1984, Reitman directed and produced the very first Ghostbusters movie. Five years later, he returned for Ghostbusters II. From there, he continued to be a producer on every subsequent Ghostbusters film, including the 2016 remake and the two modern-day reboots starring McKenna Grace. Though Reitman passed away in 2022, his legacy remains in one humorous way in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

Although Ghostbusters is a massive part of Ivan Reitman's filmography,...

[This story contains spoilers from the two-episode season six finale of All American.]

Two couples in the vortex, as the group of friends at the center of CW’s All American call themselves, have forever changed their relationship statuses from will-they-won’t-they romances to ‘til-death-do-us-part bonds in season six of the sports drama.

After Jordan Baker (Michael Evans Behling) and Layla Keyting (Greta Onieogou) tied the knot in a ceremony officiated by Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) in the penultimate episode, “Victory Lap,” the pro football hopeful and Olivia Baker (Samantha Logan), dubbed “Spelivia” by fans, finally made their way to the altar, despite extenuating circumstances that threatened their big day during the season six finale episode “I Do (Part II).”

“By the time we got into our middle seasons, it just felt like there was no other way to go,” Ezra tells The Hollywood Reporter of Spencer and Olivia finally getting their happily ever after in the conversation below. “The beauty...

After the announcement that the last batch of the hit Paramount series “Yellowstone” season 5 part two will premiere on November 10, Kevin Costner who played the character John Dutton in all five seasons announced in a video he shared on Instagram that he will not be reprising his role as John Dutton in the upcoming final part.

He told his followers: “Hi everyone. I just want to reach out and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on Horizon and doing all the things that’s required, and thinking about Yellowstone — that beloved series that I love — that I know you love. I just realized that I’m not going to be able to continue Season 5b or into the future.”

He continued, “It was something that really changed me, I loved it, and I know you loved it. And I just wanted to let...

With “Inside Out 2” dominating the past few weekends, it’s time for another franchise movie to have a chance to swoop in and take #1 … or maybe not. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.

Things have generally picked up this month at the box office, and Paramount Pictures’ “A Quiet Place: Day One” will try to keep things rolling with the new installment in a franchise that has grossed $631.5 million over the course of two movies, with one of them released at the height of Covid. Directed by John Krasinski, the first movie opened in 2018 with $50.2 million, leading to a sequel that was delayed a full year due to the pandemic but still did relatively well.

The prequel is co-written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, who made his debut with the 2021 Nicolas Cage thriller “Pig.” It stars Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o as a woman dying from cancer...

The article contains spoilers for All American season 6, episode 13, "Draft Day."

Daniel Ezra will not return as a regular in All American season 7 but will make guest appearances as Spencer James. The departure was a creative decision, not a budget cut. Spencer's farewell episode sees him winning the Super Bowl for his team and proposing to Olivia.

All American season 7 will be losing one important cast member. The long-running sports drama secured a renewal, having the distinction of being the only CW Original to avoid cancellation, even as the spinoff All American: Homecoming was axed. But after celebrating the milestone 100th episode, and going into All American season 7, the show will be missing a crucial presence.

Deadline confirms that Daniel Ezra will not be returning to All American season 7 as a series regular, though he will continue to make guest appearances in the role of Spencer James. Ahead of the season 6 finale,...

On Monday June 17 2024, Pix broadcasts All American!

Draft Day Season 6 Episode 12 Episode Summary

In this episode of “All American,” titled “Draft Day,” viewers can expect an exciting mix of drama and celebration. With draft day approaching, Spencer is seen indulging in some extravagant shopping to mark the occasion. The audience will witness how he navigates this significant moment in his career and personal life.

Meanwhile, Olivia takes a big step by revealing her book to her family. However, she grapples with concerns about the reception of her work, particularly worrying about the turnout for her first book signing. This storyline adds depth to Olivia’s character and explores her vulnerabilities as she ventures into the world of writing.

Additionally, Jordan faces a dilemma as he stresses over choosing his best man. This subplot delves into themes of friendship and loyalty, providing insight into Jordan’s relationships and inner conflicts. As the episode unfolds,...

Get ready for an eventful episode of “All American” as Season 6 Episode 12, titled “Draft Day,” airs on Pix on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 8:00 Pm. In this installment, viewers are in for a whirlwind of emotions as Spencer celebrates the highly anticipated draft day with some extravagant purchases.

As the pressure mounts and dreams hang in the balance, Spencer navigates the highs and lows of draft day, hoping for a promising future in football. Meanwhile, Olivia takes a significant step in her own journey as she unveils her book to her family, anxiously awaiting their reaction.

However, Olivia’s excitement is tinged with apprehension as she worries about the turnout for her first book signing. Will her family and friends show up to support her, or will she face disappointment on her big day?

Elsewhere, Jordan finds himself grappling with his own set of challenges as he stresses over choosing his...

Over the course of his decades-long career, Kevin Costner has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated and cherished actors. He has demonstrated remarkable skill both on and off the screen in the realm of filmmaking and has earned the admiration of millions around the world. Along with his fans, Costner’s co-stars also hold him in high esteem.

Kevin Costner in a still from Yellowstone

Kelly Reilly, who starred alongside Costner in the neo-Western drama Yellowstone, opened up about working with him in the series as she expressed her admiration and praised him as the most generous actor she has ever worked with.

Kelly Reilly Shared Admiration For Yellowstone Co-Star Kevin Costner

Kelly Reilly portrays the role of Beth Dutton, John Dutton’s (Kevin Costner) daughter in the hit Western drama series Yellowstone. In a recent interview with Looper, she shared her experience working with the 69-year-old actor in the TV series.

Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in April. The Peacock April 2024 schedule includes Orlando Bloom: To the Edge, Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal, Migration, all six seasons of Community, and more.

Orlando Bloom: To the Edge is an original series that follows Bloom on a journey of self-discovery, pushing his physical and mental limits to reach his personal edge of what is possible.

Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal is a documentary chronicling Windham’s incredible rise to worldwide fame as a WWE superstar and the struggles and success that came with being a creative visionary.

Subscribers can also look forward to new episodes of Superbuns and Illumination’s Migration will take flight on the streaming service.

Get ready to head back to school with all six seasons of Community arriving on April 1 (no joke!). The laughs continue...

Chicago – During Oscar week, all eyes turn to Unit Photographer Dale Robinette, who got the assignment on the Oscar nominated “Barbie.” The following on-set pictures were snapped during the production’s time in Los Angeles, which including the iconic cowpoke wardrobe of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

“Uncle Dale” Robinette first contacted me via email in 2013, to give information about some photos he took on the film “Lovelace.” Ever since then he has been a reliable email pal, sending me image after image from the movie sets that he is “blessed” (his word) to work on. He has plied his skills in Hollywood as a Unit Still Photographer since 1988, after a career as a stage and television actor in New York and Los Angeles. Starting with a TV short called “The Big Five” (1988), he has worked his way up the ladder, and has built an impressive photo resume through familiar films like “Donnie Darko,...

Kevin Costner has starred in over 10 sports-themed movies, with baseball being his most frequent focus. Costner's sports movies are not just about the sport itself, but aim to evoke emotions and connect with viewers on a personal level. Despite his success in baseball movies, basketball is actually Costner's first sports passion, and he has yet to star in a sports movie about it.

Kevin Costner is a renowned movie and TV star and an Oscar-winning director, but he is also the king of sports movies. Before the actor got to play iconic roles, such as Jonathan Kent, Superman's adoptive father in Man of Steel, and John Dutton in the western drama Yellowstone, he kept a powerful relationship with baseball, and although this career as a player didn't work out, he managed to bring his passion for the sport to the movies.

Costner starred in a variety of baseball movies between...

The final comedic performance by James Caan in "Queen Bees" reunites him with Ellen Burstyn, marking a 24-year reunion since their last appearance together in a 2000 crime drama. "Queen Bees" has gained recent popularity on Netflix, currently ranking in the top 3 movies in the United States on the streaming platform. The cast of "Queen Bees" features several other reunions, including Jane Curtin and French Stewart from "3rd Rock from the Sun" and Ann-Margret and Christopher Lloyd from "Going in Style."

The final comedic performance by legendary actor James Caan in Queen Bees quietly marked a cast reunion nearly a quarter-century after their box office flop. Caan, who sadly passed away in 2022, appeared in dozens of classic dramas and comedies ranging from The Godfather as Sonny Corleone to Elf as Walter Hobbs, Buddy's dad. The last movie in which Caan had a leading role was the 2023 action crime thriller Fast Charlie starring Pierce Brosnan,...

Kevin Costner has starred in an unusually large number of baseball movies. The acclaimed Yellowstone actor has acted in more than 60 television shows or movies over his nearly 40-year professional career. Costner got his big break in Hollywood in 1981 at the age of 26, appearing as John Logan in the raunchy romantic comedy movie Malibu Hot Summer. Costner's first starring role occurred in 1987 as Elliot Ness in The Untouchables which also starred Robert De Niro and Sean Connery.

Since his rise in the entertainment industry, Costner has become an Emmy-winning actor for 2012's western series Hatfields & McCoys and an Oscar-winning director for Dances With Wolves. Yellowstone will be without Kevin Costner after season 5 in order to pursue his own western project titled Horizon. Costner has played the iconic role of John Dutton in the popular Paramount+ series since 2018. Although Costner may be known better for his Western-themed character in recent years,...

Some sad news has come in to end the week, as it has been announced that legendary NFL player-turned-actor Jim Brown has passed at the age of 87. His passing was announced by his wife on Instagram, with no cause of death being provided.

Born on February 17, 1936, in St. Simons Islang, Georgia, Brown is considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time. He was drafted out of Syracuse University by the Cleveland Browns in 1957, and spent all nine years of his NFL career with the team. Deadline notes that “his bruising running style redefined the running back position”. He was the first NFL player to make over 100 career rushing touchdowns and set single season and career rushing records. He was a three time Mvp, Rookie of the Year, eight time All-Pro, and eight time rushing leader. With him on the team, the Browns won the NFL championship...

Jim Brown, the NFL Hall of Famer and Civil Rights activist who turned to acting and appeared in films and TV shows ranging from The Dirty Dozen and I Spy to Draft Day, Mars Attacks! and The A-Team, died Thursday night in Los Angeles. His wife, Monique Brown, said in an Instagram post that he died peacefully, but she did not provide a cause.

Brown is considered among the greatest football players of all time. Drafted sixth overall in 1957 by the Cleveland Browns out of Syracuse University, his bruising running style redefined the running back position. As a rookie, he ran for 237 yards in a game against the Los Angeles Rams — a record that would stand until the 1970s.

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Among his myriad NFL records and milestones, he was the first to top 100 career rushing touchdowns and set single-season and career rushing...

Jim Brown, the incomparable Cleveland Browns fullback who quit the NFL at the peak of his prowess to become a Hollywood action hero in such films as The Dirty Dozen, Ice Station Zebra and 100 Rifles, has died. He was 87.

A staunch advocate for civil rights, Brown died in his Los Angeles home Thursday night with wife Monique by his side, his family’s spokesperson told the Associated Press.

In a statement, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell praised Brown’s skills on the field, in addition to calling him a “cultural figure who helped promote change.” The message continued, “During his nine-year NFL career, which coincided with the civil rights movement here at home, he became a forerunner and role model for athletes being involved in social initiatives outside their sport. He inspired fellow athletes to make a difference, especially in the communities in which they lived.”

A synthesis of speed,...

With Super Bowl Lvii upon us, we wanted to know what Football (or Football related) movie was your favorite. We compiled a list of scripted movies, so you won’t see the Oscar Winning Documentary Undefeated on the list, but if that is your favorite, please click the other button and let us know why you loved it so much in the comments section.

Favorite Football Film80 For Brady (2023)American Underdog (2021)Paterno (2018)Woodlawn (2015)My All American (2015)Concussion (2015)Balls Out (2014)When The Game Stands Tall (2014)Draft Day (2014)23 Blast (2013)Touchback (2012)The 5th Quarter (2011)The Blind Side (2009)The Longshots (2008)The Express: The Ernie Davis Story (2008)Leatherheads (2007)The Game Plan (2007)The Comebacks (2007)Gridiron Gang (2006)Facing The Giants (2006)We Are Marshall (2006)Invincible (2006)Two For The Money (2005)The Longest Yard (2005)Friday Night Lights (2004)Radio (2003)Monday Night Mayhem (2002)The Replacements (2000)Remember The Titans (2000)Any Given Sunday (1999)Varsity Blues (1999)Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998)The Waterboy (1998)The Garbage...

Super Bowl Lvii has the Kansas City Chiefs with quarterback Patrick Mahomes vs. the Philadelphia Eagles and Qb Jalen Hurts.

There are all kinds of football-based films out there to enjoy — from dramas to comedies, and even an award-winning documentary — and we’ve collected 12 of the best here in our photo gallery, ranked from worst to best.

In paring down the list, we had to answer the question: “Just what is a football movie?” We didn’t include “The Blind Side,” for example, because though its central character plays football, the film is primarily about many other things. And while Act 3 of Robert Altman‘s “M*A*S*H” is made up of what is arguably the funniest football game ever put to film, its main concerns are elsewhere.

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Super Bowl Lvii has the Kansas City Chiefs with quarterback Patrick Mahomes vs. the Philadelphia Eagles and Qb Jalen Hurts.

There are all kinds of football-based films out there to enjoy — from dramas to comedies, and even an award-winning documentary — and we’ve collected 12 of the best here in our photo gallery, ranked from worst to best.

In paring down the list, we had to answer the question: “Just what is a football movie?” We didn’t include “The Blind Side,” for example, because though its central character plays football, the film is primarily about many other things. And while Act 3 of Robert Altman‘s “M*A*S*H” is made up of what is arguably the funniest football game ever put to film, its main concerns are elsewhere.

We did include two films with limited on-the-field action — Ivan Reitman‘s “Draft Day” (starring Kevin Costner), which is a fascinating...

Brad William Henke, the former NFL player known for his role as prison guard Desi Piscatella in “Orange Is the New Black,” has died. He was 56.

The actor died on Tuesday, according to a rep, but no cause was revealed.

Henke appeared in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” as Desi Piscatella, a gay corrections officer at Litchfield Penitentiary who served as the main antagonist of Season 4 and 5. He shared a SAG Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series in 2017.

He had a lead role in the series “Going to California,” which ran for one season, and also had recurring roles on “Justified,” where he played Coover Bennett, “Lost,” “October Road,” “Nikki” and “Dexter.”

Born on April 10, 1966, in Columbus, Neb., Henke played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was team captain. In 1990, he played on the defensive line for the Denver Broncos...

Spooky season is now officially here and Disney+ is celebrating with a very special Marvel horror presentation.

Highlighting Disney+’s list of new releases for October 2022 is Werewolf by Night. Inspired by the Marvel comic character of the same name, this one-off special is designed to be a Halloween treat for MCU fans. Composer Michael Giacchino directed this black and white feature that brings Marvel’s resident werewolf to life. Gael García Bernal stars as Jack Russell, the aptly-named schmoe who will howl at the moon. The special premieres on Oct. 7.

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That’s not the only Marvel offering Disney+ has this month. Thursday, Oct. 13 sees the release of the She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law finale. After nine episodes of exploring the legal implications of superheroes,...

This year’s Disney Legends panel felt different than it did three years ago, when “Iron Man” himself, Tony Stark, admitted to smoking pot at Disneyland. With three years removed from the event due to Covid, and the awareness that several prominent actors were being given Disney Legend status, the air felt charged for anything.

And after several happy speeches from the likes of “Frozen” actresses Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, and inspirational moments like “Black-ish” actress Tracee Ellis Ross discussing the significance of her ABC series, the final Legend was met with utter appreciation and reverence. The late Chadwick Boseman was honored with the award, and his brother Derrick sought to remind the audience that the honor of Disney Legend status went deeper than anyone could have expected. The “Black Panther” star was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in 2016 and died in 2020 at the age of 43.

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Chicago – He helmed some of the most beloved comedies of the last three decades of the 20th Century, including “Meatballs,” “Stripes,” “Twins” “Kindergarten Cop” and of course “Ghostbusters” (and its sequel). Ivan Reitman passed away on February 12th, 2022. He was age 75.

Reitman was born in Czechoslovakia, and moved with his family to Canada as a child. He graduated from McMasters University (Ontario) with a degree in music, but he also produced and directed several short films while there. After working in television and as a producer for stage he moved into film production. After producing a couple films for director David Cronenberg, he caught his big break as the producer of “Animal House” in 1978.

Ivan Reitman in Chicago, 2018

Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

Reitman then transferred his skills to the director’s chair with “Meatballs” (1979), launching Bill Murray’s career. It was the 1980s that...

The comedy community and “Ghostbusters” fans everywhere are remembering Ivan Reitman, who died Saturday at 75. Actors and filmmakers, including several people who worked closely with Reitman, paid tribute to the Canadian director and producer who directed the megahit “Ghostbusters” and helped ignite the movie careers of comedians including Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.

Reitman also directed “Meatballs” and “Stripes,” and produced films including “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” “Space Jam,” “Up in the Air” and last year’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.”

Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “Tonight, the lady with the torch weeps, as do all of us at Columbia, and film lovers around the world. Ivan Reitman was an inseparable part of this studio’s legacy, but more than that he was a friend. A great talent and an even finer man; he will be dearly missed. We send his family all our condolences.

Ivan Reitman, the beloved director of the original “Ghostbusters” and producer of hits like “Animal House,” died Saturday night in his sleep at his home in Montecito, California.

“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” His children, Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman, said in a joint statement shared with the Associated Press. We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”

Reitman’s first hit was the 1978 college comedy, “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” which he produced and John Landis directed, and which launched the film career of “Saturday Night Live” star John Belushi. He went on to direct fellow “SNL” star Bill Murray in his...

Exclusive: Tom Welling has signed on to star in Deep Six, an action-thriller from writer-director Scott Windhauser (Death in Texas).

In the film, which will begin shooting in Rome in April, Terry (Welling) is released early from prison only to be forced to go undercover to take down the Cosa Nostra in Italy. On his first day, his fellow six-man undercover unit is taken out. Terry must then ride shotgun all day with a psychopath killer who may know he is working for the police.

Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Sidhartha Mallya (Brahman Naman), Cher Cosenza (Death in Texas), Al Linea (The Irishman) and Alessia Alciati will also star, with Emanuele Moretti producing for The Motus Studios.

“I really lucked out to get to work with such a great actor like Tom. I think he is really going to open a lot of eyes with his role,” said Windhauser.

Super Bowl Lv has the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes trying to defend their title against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady, who is seeking his 7th title overall.

There are all kinds of football-based films out there to enjoy — from dramas to comedies, and even an award-winning documentary — and we’ve collected 12 of the best here in our photo gallery, ranked from worst to best.

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In paring down the list, we had to answer the question: “Just what is a football movie?” We didn’t include “The Blind Side,” for example, because though its central character plays football, the film is primarily about many other things. And while Act 3 of Robert Altman‘s “M*A*S*H” is made up of what is arguably the funniest football game ever put to film, its main concerns are elsewhere.

Exclusive: David Ramsey (aka John Diggle) will be busy both behind and in front of the camera for the CW. Ramsey, who most recently starred in Arrow as John Diggle/Spartan, will return to direct five episodes in the DC Universe including the new series Superman & Lois, and Supergirl. Additionally, Ramsey will guest star in five episodes across the Arrowverse, returning as fan favorite John Diggle in Superman & Lois, Supergirl, The Flash and Batwoman, along with a mystery role in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow that is being kept under wraps.

Ramsey made his directorial debut on Arrow in 2018 and directed a second episode during the series’ final season.

In the series finale of Arrow, Ramsey’s John Diggle moved to Metropolis after finding an emerald ring, presumably the power ring worn by Green Lantern in the pages of DC Comics. There has been speculation that Diggle might return...

David Fincher’s “The Social Network” opened 10 years ago this month, making instant stars out of cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Rooney Mara, and Armie Hammer. The Oscar-winning Facebook drama allowed each actor to break through in a big way, and it might have done the same for actor Josh Pence had moviegoers gotten to see his face. Hammer appears in “The Social Network” as Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, but, on set, Hammer only played one twin. Pence was cast as the other twin, with Fincher using visual effects to put Hammer’s face onto Pence’s body. In a new interview with HuffPo, Pence looks back at his most iconic role that most people don’t realize is him.

“It was really motion capture acting in a way, that’s how we would almost categorize it now,” Pence said. “But at the time that was still, ‘What is this really?...

The Season 12 premiere of American Ninja Warrior set the bar Monday night, delivering a 0.6 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic and 3.50 million viewers. The NBC athletic competition was down from its Season 11 average but ticked up a tenth from last week’s all-stars special. NBC ended the night with a repeat of Dateline and won the night overall in both the demo and total viewers.

ABC’s Monday was taken over by the finale of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever! was on par with last week and matched its season lows.

In the middle of CBS reruns of The Neighborhood, Young Sheldon and Bull, the Monday edition of Love Island held steady with last week’s numbers but slipped a tenth from Sunday’s edition.

Univision finished second overall in the demo among the broadcast nets with a lineup including La Rosa de Guadalupe, Médicos and the premiere of Dulce Ambicion.

Fox’s Monday night movie Draft Day (0.3, 1.36M) climbed a tenth from last week’s Love the Coopers, while the CW aired repeats of Penn and Teller: Fool Us.

My first meeting with Chadwick was on FaceTime. He had read our script Draft Day, and he liked it a lot but didn’t think he should be in it. I asked if I could just speak to him, I wanted to see his face and I wanted him to see me. We just had this really lovely, passionate conversation — it’s where I first got to know how smart he is, and how charismatic.

His first scene was driving a car and speaking to Kevin Costner, who was also driving a car, and the scene was not really written originally ...

My first meeting with Chadwick was on FaceTime. He had read our script for Draft Day, and he liked it a lot but didn’t think he should be in it. I asked if I could just speak to him; I wanted to see his face and I wanted him to see me. We just had this really lovely, passionate conversation — it’s where I first got to know how smart he is, and how charismatic.

His first scene was driving a car and speaking to Kevin Costner, who was also driving a car, and the scene was not really written originally,...

Chadwick Boseman achieved an impressive legacy of memorable screen roles, including historical figures Thurgood Marshall, James Brown and Jackie Robinson plus indomitable creations like Black Panther. But which of his roles do you consider his greatest? Vote in our poll below.

After spending much of the 2000s in recurring and guest roles on television, Chadwick Boseman seriously considered quitting acting before landing his breakout film role in “42” as breakthrough baseball star Jackie Robinson in 2013. Boseman received critical acclaim for the role and even landed nominations from the NAACP Image Awards, the Chicago Film Critics and more.

The next year he co-starred with Kevin Costner in “Draft Day” and found his next big biopic role in the form of “Get on Up,” the James Brown story. Once again, he would receive strong notices for his fiercely committed performance. After playing Thoth, the Egyptian God of Wisdom in “Gods of Egypt,...

Before he was a superhero, Chadwick Boseman was a movie star. He seemed to have that quality about him from the get-go, that ineffable something that makes you want to watch people laugh and cry and rage and love, projected 20 feet high onto a screen, something both intimate and larger than life. For a lot of us, it started with 42, the 2013 biopic on Jackie Robinson. Boseman wasn’t exactly an unknown when director Brian Helgeland cast him — he had a long list of TV credits ranging from soap operas to police procedurals,...

Actor Chadwick Boseman, the star of the the blockbuster Marvel film Black Panther, has died from colon cancer at the age of 43.

He kept his battle with cancer quiet from the public. Boseman died at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family present, according to his publicist Friday night.

Boseman notably played the parts of baseball icon Jackie Robinson, the future Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall and music superstar James Brown during his film career. However, it was his role as T’Challa, the king of Marvel’s mythical African land of Wakanda, that gave him international recognition.

His family said in a statement: “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more — all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.

“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has died at 43 on Friday (Aug. 28), following a 4-year battle with colon cancer. On Aug. 28, his Twitter had a statement that read, “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.” “Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV,” the statement continued. “It was the honor of his life to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.” It was reported that he died at home, with his wife and family by his side. pic.twitter.com/aZ2JzDf5ai — Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020 The actor was also in Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods,” “Get on Up,” “42” and “Draft Day.”...

Chadwick Boseman, the celebrated star of such films as “Black Panther,” “Da 5 Bloods,” “42,” and “Get on Up,” has died at the age of 43. Reports indicate that his death was the result of a multi-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman played such icons as Jackie Robinson in “42” and James Brown in “Get on Up” before entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe as T’Challa.

Boseman was next set to appear in the announced sequel to “Black Panther.” Boseman will also appear posthumously in director George C. Wolfe’s Netflix adaptation of the August Wilson play “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” opposite Viola Davis and Colman Domingo, which is readying for an awards season run. Boseman’s performance in the film has already been tipped as one of his best.

A statement shared via Boseman’s Twitter account said, “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.