A search is on for a new star to take on the role of Air Bud in the upcoming movie "Air Bud Returns. " This isn't just any casting call—it's a nationwide hunt for a golden retriever with the charm and talent to fill some big paw prints. Starting in August, owners of purebred golden retrievers can submit their dogs for a chance to star in the film. The lucky winner w...
Ken Jeong, known for his comedic roles in movies like "The Hangover" and "Crazy Rich Asians, " is switching gears to tackle a serious part in the upcoming crime thriller "52nd State. " This film is being shot in Bogotá, Colombia, and is directed by Todd S. Yellin, who used to be Netflix's VP of product. Reed Hastings, the co-founder of Netflix, is also involved as an...
Brad Pitt's upcoming F1 movie, "F1: The Movie, " took a unique path to authenticity, starting with a big "no" at Daytona International Speedway. The film's creators wanted to shoot Pitt's character, Sonny Hayes, winning the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. But IMSA, the sports car series that oversees the race, had other ideas. The filmmakers initially wanted to win the r...
Denis Villeneuve is set to helm the next James Bond film, but there's a catch. He won't have final cut privileges, and he's only committed to one movie. This isn't new for the Bond franchise. No director has ever had final say under the Broccoli family's watch, and that rule still stands even with Amazon MGM at the helm. Amazon MGM is also on the hunt for a screenwr...
The movie world is buzzing with news of a reunion. Owen Wilson is back to play Kevin Rawley in Meet the Parents 4. This time, he'll be facing off against Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, and Teri Polo. There's a new face in the mix too: Ariana Grande. She's stepping into the role of Greg's new fiancée, a woman who seems like a poor match for him. This is a big deal beca...
The summer blockbuster was born out of chaos and uncertainty. A young director, Steven Spielberg, faced a monumental task. He had to turn a bestselling novel about a killer shark into a cinematic sensation. The project was plagued with issues from the start. The mechanical sharks kept breaking down, causing delays and budget overruns. Filming on the open water was a ...
There was a tragic accident on the set of the movie "Rust. " The person in charge of the guns, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty of a serious crime. She was let out of prison recently. This all happened because a prop gun went off and killed the cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. It was a live bullet that did the damage. The incident occurred when actor Alec Bal...
A Western movie called Rust is finally hitting screens after a long, troubled journey. The film's director, Joel Souza, has a lot on his mind about it. A tragic accident on set in 2021 left the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, dead and Souza injured. Alec Baldwin, the film's star, accidentally fired the shot that killed Hutchins. Despite the heavy weight of ...
The entertainment world is buzzing with news about the future of the iconic James Bond franchise. Two heavyweights in the film industry, Amy Pascal and David Heyman, are in discussions to take the reins of 007 from the long-time stewards, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. This shift comes as Amazon MGM Studios prepares to acquire the franchise. Pascal brings a...
The film "It Ends With Us" was supposed to be a big win for everyone involved. Based on a popular novel, it had a modest budget of $25 million and was expected to be a hit. But things went wrong. The movie ended up costing a lot more than expected, and it was a nightmare for Sony Pictures. The studio was caught in the middle of a fight between the lead actress, Blake...