Why Netflix's 'My Oxford Year' Was So Disappointing

Netflixhas released a newrom-comstarringThe Life List’s Sofia Carson andQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’s Corey Mylchreest. What could go wrong with such a powerful and stunning duo? Arguably nothing, butMy Oxford Year, a movie adaptation of Julia Whelan’s romance novel of the same name, just proved that even the best of actors sometimes cannot keep a sinking ship afloat. With Sofia Carson leading a respectable canon of rom-com movies on Netflix and even Mylchreest delivering some of the most heartfelt, most romantic moments in the world ofBridgerton, the expectations for this Oxford-set love story were understandably high....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · George David

Wonder Woman 2 Director Scores Record-Setting Raise

Patty Jenkinsis getting a big raise for her work onWonder Woman 2. The director is a major part of what madeWonder Womanso successful and Warner Bros. wanted her back in the director’s chair for the sequel from the very beginning. But Jenkins took it upon herself to negotiate a deal on par with what other directors, namely top-notch male directors, can command in Hollywood. To say the least, she was successful as she is reportedly set to make $9 million for her work on the sequel....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Robert Henson

X-Men Spinoff Gambit Shoots in Spring 2017

The future of theX-MenMovie Universe feels a little bit uncertain right now.Deadpoolwas very successful, and that corner of the series is moving full-steam ahead. But the mainX-Menfranchise is getting messier and messier, especially afterX-Men: Apocalypse. Fox is going to be working on some more spinoffs to help keep the franchise moving forward, and even though there has been a massive delay, theGambitmovie appears to still be very much alive, and a part of the future for theX-Menfranchise....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Lisa Singh

You Can Legally Bet on the Oscars for the First Time in the U.S.

2019 marks the first time that a state within the US can legally place a bet onThe Academy Awards. Residents in New Jersey are the first, with more states expected to follow suit in the future. While many were under the impression that Nevada, home of Las Vegas, has done Oscars betting in the past, that isn’t the case. New Jersey is being used as a test to see if it is popular, if so, we can plan on seeing it roll out to more states in the years to come....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Lauren Thomas

Zach Braff Recalls Depression Struggles While Writing Garden State

As reported byPEOPLE, starZach Braffrecently addressed the criticisms of his filmGarden State. During a recent interview withThe Independent, Braff reflected on the negative responses to his 2004 indie film.Garden State(which was written and directed by theScrubsstar)tells the story of Andrew, a struggling actor who returns to his native New Jersey home after the passing of his mother. While in New Jersey, Andrew meets Sam (played by Natalie Portman). The Independent noted that the character Sam has been called the original Manic Pixie Dream Girl, a title created by film critic Nathan Rabin in 2007....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Steven Wilson

Zoolander 2 Motion Poster Has Our Heroes Back on the Runway

Derek Zoolander is back! And he’s bringing Hansel with him, along with a few new friends and foes sure to makeZoolander 2the can’t miss comedy of Valentine’s Day. We have a new motion poster, which puts Derek and Hansel back on the runway with Interpol agent Valentina. And they are trailed by the evil Alexanya Atoz! Zoolander 2centers on Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson), who are recruited by Valentina (Penelope Cruz), an Interpol agent and former swimwear model, to stop a deranged killer who is targeting the most beautiful people in the world....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Kevin Graham

'7th Heaven' Reboot In Development at CBS

Nearly two decades after the Camden family said goodbye,7th Heavenis reportedly on its way back to television. The project, now in early development at CBS Studios, is reportedly bringing back starJessica Bielas executive producer after she starred in the original show. However, the real question is why CBS is reviving a show that has recently been the subject of much online ridicule by people just discovering old episodes, and was tarnished by revelations of lead starStephen Collins’ child sexual abuse....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Marcus Morrison

'Bad Boys' is #1 on Tubi's Free Streaming Platform

Will Smith’sBad Boysfranchise gained an unexpected comeback withBad Boys For Lifein 2020, and as well as spurring on another sequel, 2024’sBad Boys: Ride or Die, the success has also seen the original movies in the series gaining a new audience. Now, 30 years after its release, the originalBad Boysis topping theTubichart. Released in 1995 and directed by Michael Bay,Bad Boyswas the kind of big, brash action movie that you would expect from the always spectacular helmer of the originalTransformersmovies,Pearl Harbor, andArmageddon....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Linda Willis

'Tin Soldier' Trailer Teases Explosive Action With Jamie Foxx, Robert De Niro & Scott Eastwood

Amazonhas unleashed the explosive first trailer for their next action thriller. Boasting an impressive cast that includesRobert De Niro,Scott Eastwood, John Leguizamo, Joey Bicicchi, and Rita Ora, withJamie Foxxgearing up to play the villain, the trailer, which is available to view below, showcases explosive action and an intriguing premise. Overall, it’s an impressive cast for a movie that’s seemingly heading straight to Video on Demand (VOD) in international markets, and will likely receive the same release treatment in the U....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Deborah Nash

14 Shows Like Yellowstone You Need to Watch Next

The Paramount Network seriesYellowstoneis something of a television phenomenon right now. Written and directed by Taylor Sheridan, the series redefined the modern Western and earned an unprecedented viewership by appealing toa long-ignored sectionof the American audience. The show is about an old ranching family in Montana, who is struggling to maintain its way of life while fighting back against a multitude of forces that seek to steal it away. But it tells this story brilliantly — it is unrelenting in its portrayal, and offers up powerful conflicts that are faced by well-developed characters....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1140 words · Deborah Hicks

2 Deadpool Photos Arrive with Tons of New Story Details

Deadpoolis one of the most anticipated movies of 2016, and in a surprising turn of events, the cast and filmmakers behind the movie haven’t been shy about sharing its secrets. Still, at that, it’s easy to assume that this entire movie takes place on a bridge. Today, we get two new photos and a ton of story details that dispute that. As it turns out, offering up plenty of behind-the-scenes details to satiate fans has actually enabled the director and his cast to keep quite a bit of the movie shrouded in mystery....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 993 words · Samantha Campbell

6 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Photos with BB-8, Rey & C3PO

Fans are still reeling from last week’sfinal trailerfromStar Wars: The Force Awakens, which coincided with tickets to this highly-anticipated movie finally going on sale. It remains to be seen when Disney and LucasFilm will start rolling out the first clips and TV spots, but until then, Stitch Kingdom has unveiled six new photos, which give us a closer look at the film’s new heroes. These images feature our best look yet at C-3PO, and his mysterious red arm, along with Rey (Daisy Ridley), BB-8, Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and Finn (John Boyega)....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Suzanne Villanueva

Amy Poehler Teases Possible Parks & Rec Revival, Will It Ever Really Happen?

The Dolby Theater in Hollywood was full of fans for the showParks and Recreationlast night. The crowd was there to see the cast assembled once again onstage at Paley Fest. The enthusiastic audience went nuts when the crew took the floor for what was billed as a Parks reunion. Amy Poehler, star of the popular show, was so taken by the fans' reaction that she said she was literally holding back tears when she arrived onstage for the reunion....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Brian Rhodes