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Charli Xcx won’t be taking requests to play “Boom Clap” at your local college anytime soon.

In the latest trailer for upcoming comedy series Overcompensating, created by comedian and actor Benito Skinner, Charli appears to play an outlandish version of herself as she yells at a hapless lady sporting an earpiece and clipboard: “Do you think I wanna play fucking ’Boom Clap’ in a fucking college? Are you joking?”

The rest of the teaser hints at some of the madcap adventures to come. According to a synopsis of the show,...

Chris Pratt Moneyball Audition(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Chris Pratt has always been full of surprises, but his Moneyball audition? That was on another level. Imagine walking into a room with Brad Pitt and the director, Bennett Miller. Most people would freeze. But not Pratt. He flipped the script—literally—and made a move no one saw coming.

During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show (via The Independent), Pratt shared the wild story. He was auditioning for the 2011 sports drama when Miller critiqued his performance, saying him to imagine he is “a guy auditioning next to Brad Pitt.” But instead of panicking, Pratt doubled down.

“I said: ‘Well, then how about this? This is my house, and you can start by taking your f***ing feet off my desk!’ I kicked him out, and I said: ‘You, Brad, get out! You guys go knock on the door and come back...

Netflix isn’t just revolutionizing how we watch movies; it’s completely rewriting the Hollywood paycheck game. Gone are the days when box office numbers determined an actor’s worth. Now, streaming giants are throwing money at A-listers like it’s Monopoly cash, and Netflix is leading the charge. Some of the biggest names in the industry have walked away with jaw-dropping paychecks for a single film, while others have locked in multi-movie deals that could fund a small country.

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From action-packed blockbusters to high-stakes thrillers and nostalgic comedies, Netflix knows that big names mean big viewership. They’re willing to pay top dollar for talent that keeps audiences glued to their screens. Some actors have snagged roles that not only showcase their skills but also pad their bank accounts in...

Keanu Reeves has been booked, busy, and downright unstoppable. With his charm, action skills, and signature “Keanu Zen,” the Hollywood darling is gearing up for a jam-packed 2025. The man who gave us Neo, John Wick, and Duke Caboom isn’t slowing down; oh no, he’s revving up for more blockbuster mayhem. From intense action flicks to potential TV magic, Reeves’ upcoming projects promise to keep fans glued to their screens.

Keanu Reeves in John Wick (Credits- Lionsgate)

Sure, Hollywood had its doubts about his acting chops back in the day, but Reeves has shut down those haters with an impressive career that spans decades. Whether he’s kicking bad guys in John Wick or giving us all the feels in Toy Story 4, Reeves delivers something only he can: pure magic.

While we might not see him dodging bullets as Neo in Matrix 5 anytime soon, there’s plenty on the horizon.

If you’ve spent any amount of time on the internet, you’ve probably encountered Leonardo DiCaprio raising a toast, throwing money, or delivering an impassioned speech that makes absolutely no sense but looks incredibly convincing. That’s right, we’re talking about The Wolf of Wall Street, a movie so wild, so absurd, and so meme-worthy that it has taken on a second life in digital culture.

Since its 2013 release, Martin Scorsese’s high-octane financial drama has become the cinematic gift that keeps on giving. From DiCaprio’s “I’m not leaving!” speech to Jonah Hill’s dramatic chest-thumping, the film has been chopped up, Gif’d, and repurposed for nearly every situation imaginable.

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Whether it’s celebrating a raise, mocking crypto traders, or just embodying Friday night energy, The Wolf of Wall Street is...

Corporations are not big fans of risk, and they're even less enamored of controversy. In sane times, they would prefer for their brands to be associated with fun, consumption, and more consumption. They want you to feel ecstatic about buying their product, and they don't want you running off to the competition to sample similar goods. Most importantly, though, they don't want to piss off their shareholders. So when their product is associated with something that bucks the system or is simply unsavory, they get their hackles up.

Once upon a time, movie studios didn't have to worry what corporations thought about their movies. Then corporations like Gulf + Western, Coca-Cola, and Sony, drawn by the glamor of the dream factory, bought into the movie business. They wanted their prestige of owning a Hollywood studio. Some of them were also keen on having their products showcased in motion pictures, a medium...

Netflix is one of the largest streaming services, and, aside from having other licensed titles on its platform, it has also created a name as a studio. Its titles often feature high-profile actors, and despite some of them not often enchanting both the critics and the audience, the streamer has had an amazing few months.

One of the titles that received major success recently is Cameron Diaz's Back in Action. The action comedy, which stars Diaz and Jamie Foxx as retired spies, also comes with a tongue-in-cheek reference to the actress' long break from acting. Per Tudum, the break didn't stop her from continuing to be one of the biggest action stars, as Back in Action joined Netflix's prestigious Most Popular Movies list.

Diaz's last film was 2014's Annie, and then she took a break to focus on her personal life. Her co-star, Foxx, persuaded her to come back to acting,...

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in April. The Max April 2025 lineup includes new seasons of HBO Original series The Last of Us and The Rehearsal, as well as the Max Original comedy series Hacks.

The schedule also includes the HBO Original comedy special Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life, the A24 films Babygirl and Y2K, and more.

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The ten-episode season debuts with two episodes on April 10, then one episode per week for four weeks. Episodes seven and eight debut together on May 15, followed by episode nine on May 22. The season finale debuts on May 29.

Tensions rise as Deborah and Ava endeavor to get their late-night show off the ground and make history doing it.

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April’s shaping up to be a big month for streaming, and Max is bringing some fresh titles to keep us hooked. Whether you’re into drama, comedy, or movies that pack a punch, there’s something coming your way.

I’ve got the scoop on what’s dropping, and it’s a mix of returning favorites and new films that sound worth a watch. Let’s dig into the lineup for April on Max.

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The comedy series ‘Hacks’ is back with its fourth season, kicking off on April 10. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder lead the charge as Deborah and Ava, two women trying to launch a late-night show and shake things up in the process. The season starts with two episodes, then drops one a week for four weeks, before wrapping up with a double episode on May 15, a single one on May 22, and the finale on...

Jonah Hill is being eyed to star in and direct ‘Cut Off’.The ’21 Jump Street’ actor, 41, is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to lead the film both in front of and behind the camera, while also writing the script for the movie.The flick is said to be about two rich siblings who are cut off from their parents.While the project is in its early days, Deadline has reported the production has notched a $10 million California tax credit for what is expected to be a $49 million production, with ‘Cut Off’ planning to enter principal photography this summer.However, no release date or actors have been attached to ‘Cut Off’ yet.If Hill does helm ‘Cut Off’, it will make the picture his third feature film as a director, after he started his filmmaking journey with the 2018 comedy/drama ‘Mid90s’, and the upcoming ‘Outcome’ for Apple.‘Outcome’ - which stars Hill,...

Actor and filmmaker Jonah Hill will star and direct in the upcoming studio comedy Cut Off, expected to enter production later this year.

Jonah Hill has signed up to make Cut Off for Warner Bros, a studio comedy that is expected to begin production later this year after obtaining $10m worth of Californian tax credits. The project is in the fairly early stages of pre-production, having not yet assembled its cast. It marks the return of Hill to the director’s chair following Mid90s and Stultz.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is set to focus ‘on a pair of fraternal twins whose wealthy parents stop supporting them financially’ which sounds like a narrative conceit ripe for laughs. There’s no word as yet as to whether Hill will play both twins of if the film will be taking the Schwarzenegger/DeVito approach to casting.

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Jonah Hill is set to write, direct, and star in Cut Off for Warner Bros. The comedy is said to center on a pair of fraternal twins whose wealthy parents stop supporting them financially. Hill will play one of the twins and World of Reel has heard that the role of the other twin has been offered to Jennifer Lawrence. The production has secured a $10 million California tax credit and plans to start shooting later this year.

This will be Hill’s third gig behind the camera for a narrative feature. He previously directed Mid90s, a coming-of-age movie which followed a thirteen-year-old boy growing up with an abusive older brother and a somewhat absent mother who finds himself drawn to a group of older skateboarders. He also recently wrapped production on Outcome, a black comedy starring Keanu Reeves as Reed Hawk, Reef, “a damaged Hollywood star who must dive...

Jonah Hill is set to direct and star in the comedy feature Cut Off for Warner Bros.

The film has landed a $10 million California tax credit and is expected to begin production later this year. Cut Off, which has not yet solidified its cast, centers on a pair of fraternal twins whose wealthy parents stop supporting them financially.

Hill recently wrapped production on the Apple feature Outcome, which is slated for release later this year and stars Hill opposite Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer. Hill produced the film through his Strong Baby banner alongside Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin.

Strong Baby is also behind the Benito Skinner-led series Overcompensating from Amazon and A24.

Hill’s previous movies as director include Mid90s and the Netflix documentary Stutz. His recent onscreen credits include You People, Don’t Look Up, The Beach Bum and Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot.

The “Community” movie, Warner Bros. Picture’s “Cut Off” and an untitled flick from the Daniels are among the 51 films receiving 2025 production tax incentives through California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program.

The California Film Commission set the state record by awarding 51 films a collective $330 million in tax credits. The latest batch is expected to generate nearly $580 million in economic activity and employ over 6,490 cast and crew, as well as 37,000 background performers. Universal’s untitled Daniels project is expected to inject $106.8 million in production spending into the California economy, qualifying for $20.8 million in tax credits. The “Community” movie is expected to inject $16.3 million, earning a credit allocation of $3.3 million. “Cut Off” will bring an estimated $49.4 million into the California economy and receive $10 million in tax credits.

“The devastating wildfires in Southern California have presented unprecedented challenges for our film and television community, disrupting more than a dozen productions within...

The new Cameron Diaz movie has become a global streaming sensation. The American actor became an A-list star off the back of prominent romantic comedies from the late 1990s, including My Best Friend's Wedding (in which she played Julia Roberts' romantic rival) and There's Something About Mary (in which she played the title role opposite Ben Stiller). She has also taken on major projects in other genres, including starring in 2000's Charlie's Angels and its 2003 sequel Full Throttle, as well as voicing Princess Fiona in DreamWorks' animated Shrek franchise.

However, for a full decade between 2014 and 2024, she starred in no movies at all. Cameron Diaz retired from acting, with her final project until 2025 being the 2014 remake of Annie starring Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx. She spent that decade focusing on her family, working to "reclaim" her life, and working in the wellness space, including launching an organic wine brand and publishing The Longevity Book.

Netflix continues to be a go-to destination for movies and TV shows for many streaming service users. In addition to having plenty of licensed content, Netflix also boasts a healthy library of original movies and TV shows that continues to grow with each passing year. Major hits from past years include movies like Damsel (2024), The Gray Man (2022), and The Adam Project (2022), as well as TV shows like Wednesday (2022–), Stranger Things (2016–), and Bridgerton (2020–).

2021 saw the release of Adam McKay's Don't Look Up, a comedy about a planet-killing comet heading straight for Earth. The Netflix film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, and Jonah Hill, earned somewhat mixed reviews but became a massive viewership success. Don't Look Up previously ranked as the second most popular movie of all time on Netflix behind Red Notice (2021), but a newer movie has now just taken its spot.

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Hollywood celebrities have often compared fame to a rollercoaster ride—one moment, you’re at the peak of stardom, and the next moment, you’ve become a punching bag among fans. So today, we have a list of 10 celebrities who will be able to relate to this sentiment. After all, they once ruled the industry only to lose it over time.

Neck-deep in controversies, the wrath of cancel culture overturned their career. And sadly, unlike Kanye West and J.K. Rowling, who have repeatedly weathered the storm of cancel culture, these stars weren’t so lucky. From legal troubles to toxic behavior and shocking allegations, these 10 stars faced a brutal downfall.

10. Janet Jackson

Pop icon Janet Jackson, who once had a shining career, faced a significant downfall after the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. While she was performing live with Justin Timberlake, he accidentally tore off part of her costume, leading to...

Jonah Hill is stepping back into the spotlight, but this time he’s calling the shots behind the camera. Word is buzzing around Hollywood about his latest project with Warner Bros., a comedy that’s got some exciting talent attached. According to insider DanielRPK on his Patreon, Hill isn’t just directing—he’s also set to star in this one, which is already turning heads.

The movie, titled ‘Cut Off,’ dives into a story about two non-fraternal twins who’ve lived a cushy life thanks to their ultra-wealthy family. Things take a turn when they’re suddenly left to fend for themselves, forcing them to figure out the real world without a safety net. Hill will play one of the twins, bringing his signature humor to the role we’ve loved him for in films like ‘Superbad’ and ‘21 Jump Street.’

Jennifer Lawrence has been offered the part of the other twin,...

2007's Superbad is one of the best comedies of the 2000s. Almost twenty years have passed since its release, and it remains a bold approach to the teen comedy genre that often broke the rules of what was allowed to be shown on screen or not. Superbad has enough in it to make it a risqué comedy, but distributing studio Sony Pictures didn't have an issue with the edgy plot. No, according to writer and star Seth Rogen, their most important note was that Jonah Hill's character could not use the PlayStation that's featured in the film.

Rogen, who co-wrote Superbad with Evan Goldberg when they were teenagers, was at the SXSW festival, where he spoke to Rotten Tomatoes about his starring role in Apple TV+'s latest series, The Studio. In the show, he plays Matt Remick, the head of a production studio who attempts to save the...

Superbad writer and star Seth Rogen reveals that Sony intervened and banned one character from even laying a finger on a PlayStation controller during the events of the 2008 movie. The coming-of-age teen comedy focuses on three social misfits as they try to get with the girls of their dreams during a high-school party, sending them on an absurd odyssey. Alongside producing and writing the feature alongside Evan Goldberg, Superbad stars Rogen as Officer Michaels, who becomes the unlikely friend of Christopher Mintz-Plasse's Fogell when he poses as the now-infamous McLovin.

As Rogen attended the SXSW premiere event for his upcoming series The Studio, the actor was asked by Rotten Tomatoeswhat the most notable studio notes he had received throughout his career. He stated that during the production of Superbad, Sony, who were the distributor and parent company to Columbia Pictures, found Jonah Hill's Seth "vile," something Rogen jokes...

Seth Rogen recently spoke on his personal life-inspired comedy Superbad and if a movie like that could get made today. When inquired if comedy is harder to make in this day and age, the star responded, “The complaint that comedy’s harder than it used to be is not a valid complaint. Maybe it was too easy before. And why should it be? Why shouldn’t it be hard? I like that my job is hard, because I’m trying to do something that requires a huge amount of resources and people’s time and energy.” He added, “I’m constantly meeting teenagers who love Superbad and who think it holds up, and none of them are like: How f*cking dare you have said that?”

However, one group of people who had a problem with some of the humor was the very studio that was making it. Variety reports...

Co-writer and star Seth Rogen claims that distributor Sony thought Jonah Hill’s character was “too vile” to interact with a PlayStation console in 2007’s Superbad.

Joint screenwriters Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg put their own teenage experiences in what became their hit 2007 comedy, Superbad – though some of their antics appeared to have been a bit much for distributor, Sony.

While walking the red carpet for his latest comedy, the Apple TV+ series, The Studio, Rogen was asked by Rotten Tomatoes about the funniest note he’d ever received from a company executive. Rogen then revealed that, during the production of Superbad, he was told that Jonah Hill’s character, Seth, was considered so “reprehensible” that he was expressly forbidden from touching a Sony PlayStation.

In a clip uploaded to TikTok (as spotted by Variety), Rogen says: “We were told when we made the movie, Jonah Hill’s character, Seth,...

Seth Rogen recently shared an interesting story about the making of Superbad during a conversation at the SXSW premiere of his new Apple TV+ series The Studio. Rogen revealed that a particular studio note from Sony made him take things personally and even left him a bit insulted.

In the 2007 hit comedy Superbad, Jonah Hill plays a character named Seth, who is based on Rogen’s own teenage experiences. However, during the production process, Sony had an objection to how Hill’s character interacted with a PlayStation 2 in one of the scenes. According to Rogen, the studio felt that Hill’s character was so “reprehensible” that they didn’t want him touching their PlayStation products.

Rogen shared the humorous side of the situation, saying that Sony told the filmmakers, “They were like, ‘We can’t have him interact with our products as a character, because it’s too vile a character.

Seth Rogen took a studio note personally on “Superbad,” when Sony objected to Jonah Hill’s character using a PlayStation 2 in a scene because he was too “reprehensible.”

“They were like, ‘We can’t have him interact with our products as a character, because it’s too vile a character.’ And I was like, ‘It’s based on me, that’s very insulting,'” the star said through laughs, speaking with RottenTomatoes on the red carpet for the SXSW premiere of his new Apple TV+ series “The Studio.”

“Sony made the movie and we were told that Jonah Hill’s character, Seth, was so reprehensible to the studio,” Rogen said. “There’s a scene where they’re playing video games and it was like, ‘Jonah can’t touch a PlayStation.'”

Rogen shared that the production “accommodated” the studio in the end. Hill isn’t seen interacting with Sony products in the film,...

WB streaming service Max currently has an exclusivity deal with A24 that guarantees all their movies will appear on that service first (and HBO). The next to roll out is Y2K, the period piece comedy-thriller from late last year. Y2K takes place in the time frame that its title implies, and is initially about two boys who crash a rager, unaware that everything else is about to crash. One came with the goal of finally asking out his crush, but they both have their eyes on the giant bottles of booze. They don’t get very far with either goal before the Y2K bug actually hits, and turns out to be as bad as everyone says it is, only worse. No one predicted that VCRs were going to come alive and Tamagotchis were going to turn murderous, but hindsight is 20/20….or 2000 in this case. With its action-oriented,...

Prime Video has revealed the premiere date and first photos for Overcompensating, created by and starring Benito Skinner.

The comedy series, produced by A24 and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere all eight episodes on May 15, 2025, on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Overcompensating is a college-set ensemble comedy about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs.

With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (Adam Dimarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs. Deeply funny and personal, the show explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate while on the path to finding out who we really are.

The previously announced cast members of Overcompensating include Wally...

Former SNL star Kyle Mooney's horror-comedy, Y2K, is set to hit streaming in less than a month. The film, which was written by Mooney and Evan Winter — and directed by Mooney — and stars Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, The Kid Laroi, and Fred Durst. The film slid a bit under the radar when it debuted last year, but if you missed it on the big screen, your time to check it out on the small one is nigh.

According to a new press release from A24, Y2K will make its streaming debut on Max on Friday, April 4, 2025. The film will also debut on HBO (the cable channel/network) on Saturday, April 5 at 8:00pm Et. The film was produced by Evan Winter, Jonah Hill, Matt Dines, Alison Goodwin, Chris Storer, and Cooper Wehde.

Its official synopsis is as follows:

On the last night of 1999, two high...

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds quickly went from the most celebrated couple in Hollywood to one of the most hated celebrities in the last few months. Once her feud with Justin Baldoni became public, fans dug through Lively’s past and allegedly found several problematic remarks and actions from the actress.

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From laughing about Blackface to claiming Native American descent, the allegations of cultural appropriation against Lively are just hard to ignore. In addition to cultural appropriation, the Gossip Girl actress has also been accused of promoting an alleged racist culture. Here is a list of all the allegations against her.

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Ever since Justin Baldoni‘s lawsuit, several reports came out about Blake Lively‘s alleged difficult behavior. Lively’s comments in an...

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Black Mirror is a British sci-fi thriller drama anthology series created by Charlie Brooker. The episodes of Channel 4 and later Netflix series feature self-contained stories that revolve around a new piece of technology and explore how that technology affects the people around it. Black Mirror stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Cristin Milioti, Hayley Atwell, Jon Hamm, Michaela Coel, Anthony Mackie, Jesse Plemons, Toby Kebbell, Alex Lawther, Jodie Whittaker, and Hannah John-Kamen. So, if you loved the inventive stories, sci-fi elements, and compelling characters in Black Mirror, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Twilight Zone is a sci-fi fantasy horror drama anthology series created by Rod Serling. The CBS series’ episodes feature self-contained stories that revolve around seemingly ordinary people as they find themselves in extraordinary situations. The Twilight Zone stars Serling,...

When thinking about 2013's This is the End, there are a few things that come to mind. It is remembered as one of the last big collaborations between Seth Rogen and James Franco before all the controversy surrounding the latter, and as one of the last examples of comedies being more consistent winners at the box office. The film is also remembered for a slew of high-profile celebrity cameos from Rihanna to Harry Potter'sEmma Watson. The cameos are all memorable in their own right, but Watson's is a particular standout, not only because of what's in the final film, but also because of the stories surrounding the actress being so upset by a particular line that she actually walked off the set. Now, with a lot of time having passed, Rogen has finally clarified why Watson was upset enough to need to take a minute and get herself together.

During a chat with GQ,...

From outrageous buddy cop antics to superhero chaos, these action comedies bring the heat.

Regal Theaters has a cool program where on Monday nights they offer a “Mystery Movie” night for $5. You don’t know the movie you’re going to see, but it’s usually an upcoming release. My wife and I went last week… and it ended up being a movie I had circled on my release calendar: “Novocaine.” And I’m so happy to report the movie is awesome. It follows this mild-mannered bank executive (played by Jack Quaid) who literally can’t feel pain – like at all. But when a robbery goes down and his coworker gets taken hostage, he has to step up in the most ridiculous, over-the-top way possible. It’s got some of the most inventive action sequences I’ve ever seen – all using his special ability to make it happen. Watching it...

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Made for Love is a sci-fi dark comedy-drama series created by Alissa Nutting, Dean Bakopoulos, Patrick Somerville, and Christina Lee. Based on Nutting‘s 2017 novel of the same name, the HBO Max series follows Hazel Green, a young woman who finally escapes her toxic marriage. Still, when she thinks that she is free, she discovers that her husband has implanted a chip in her brain that allows him to track her in real time, read her emotional data, and watch her live. Made for Love stars Cristin Milioti, Billy Magnussen, Dan Bakkedahl, Noma Dumezweni, Ray Romano, Augusto Aguilera, and Caleb Foote. So, if you loved the sci-fi elements, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Made for Love, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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After first making a name for himself in Hollywood with roles in films like The Spectacular Now, the Divergent trilogy, That Awkward Moment, and Fantastic Four, Miles Teller experienced a resurgence in popularity following his scene-stealing performance in the 2022 blockbuster hit Top Gun: Maverick. The highly-buzzed-about sequel to the celebrated '80s classic featured Teller teaming up with silver screen staple Tom Cruise's test pilot and flight instructor Pete "Maverick" Mitchell as he teaches a new group of ambitious Top Gun graduates.

Prior to Maverick, Teller famously appeared in two well-received but financially underwhelming films: Todd Phillips' black crime comedy War Dogs and the war drama Thank You for Your Service. Let's take a closer look at the war movies and how he finally landed a slam dunk at the box office by starring in Top Gun: Maverick.

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You know how sometimes an obsession can lead you to the most unexpected places? That’s what happened when Brad Pitt dove deep into the world of Moneyball, a film about baseball that has absolutely nothing to do with the game as we know it. Instead of focusing on thrilling matches or grand slam moments, this movie centers on numbers, stats, and the quiet genius of Billy Beane (played by Pitt), the Oakland Athletics’ then-general manager.

Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill in Moneyball (2011) | Credit: Sony Pictures

But this wasn’t a smooth ride for Pitt. What started as a struggle, evolved into one of the most groundbreaking sports dramas. The true behind-the-scenes magic of Moneyball comes from Pitt’s relentless obsession with the story, which, frankly, saved the movie from becoming just another forgettable sports flick.

Brad Pitt’s obsession: The journey to bringing Moneyball to life

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Brad Pitt is good at many things. He’s a world-renowned actor, a producer, a humanitarian, and, let’s be honest, he’s unfairly good-looking. What if Brad Pitt was one of those rare individuals who excel at everything, leaving little room for anyone else to shine?

Jonah Hill is a talented and hilarious, actor who has carved out a niche as one of Hollywood’s funniest men. He’s written and directed movies, delivered iconic comedic performances, and worked his way into the dramatic sphere with films like The Wolf of Wall Street and Moneyball.

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But in the latter, Hill faced a challenge he never expected, Brad Pitt, the Greek god of Hollywood, was somehow also hilarious. And that, dear reader, was the final straw. So what does Jonah Hill absolutely hate about Brad Pitt? Let’s find out.

Close your eyes and tell me quick: What color is Emma Stone’s hair? If your kneejerk (and incorrect) response was “red,” you can blame Judd Apatow.

Producer Apatow realized he had a problem after the comedy Superbad was cast. Martha MacIsaac and Emma Stone were hired to play our heroes’ love interests, but both were brunettes. Come to think of it, so were Michael Cera and Jonah Hill but apparently their body types were enough to tell them apart. Someone asked Apatow what they should do about two brown-haired girlfriends, according to I Am McLovin: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation. He considered the problem, took a look at Stone, and suggested, “Well, maybe it could be red or something?”

Stone, making her film debut, didn’t put up a fuss. “We dyed her hair red, which I think she had never done before,” Apatow said.

Emma Stone has been cursing Judd Apatow since 2007 when “Superbad” hit theaters and everyone fell in love with her dyed red hair, the director jokes in a new book.

In an excerpt shared with People from the upcoming book “I Am McLovin: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation,” Apatow explained that in order to change up the hair colors of the film’s female leads he made an off-hand remark that, “well, maybe it could be red or something?” That off hand choice has haunted Stone for 18 years.

“So we dyed her hair red, which I think she had never done before,” Apatow said. “And since then, she has cursed me because now people love her with red hair and she’s had to live with that for a lot of her adult life. It was a real tossed-off thought from someone who knows nothing about makeup and hair.

The era of blockbuster rom-coms may be behind us, but Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts and Heath Ledger are still a popular part of today’s streaming mix. In addition to satisfying audiences’ desire for romance, these classic movies now also satisfy cravings for nostalgia.

“Love Actually” reigns supreme among classic rom-coms when it comes to the amount of revenue it has delivered for major streamers since 2020. Parrot Analytics’ Streaming Economics model calculates that this movie has generated over $40M in subscriber revenue for streamers globally in this time. This is likely due to the fact that it is doing double duty as both a classic rom-com and a perennially favorite Christmas movie.

Behind “Love Actually” are two staples of the ’90s rom-com boom. “10 Things I Hate About You” and “Clueless” are both neck and neck, having brought in $29M in global streaming subscriber revenue since 2020. Julia Roberts’ hits “Pretty Woman...

Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn were two of the biggest comedy stars of the 1990s and early 2000s, appearing in a series of hit movies that defined the era. Vaughn’s breakout role in Swingers, followed by memorable turns in Old School and Wedding Crashers, paired with Stiller’s iconic performances in There’s Something About Mary and Zoolander, established them as Hollywood’s go-to funnymen. The duo even showcased their comedic chemistry by collaborating in Dodgeball: A True Underdog’s Story. But as the 2010s rolled in, the Frat Pack frenzy began to wane, and their sci-fi comedy, The Watch, failed to leave a mark. But the tables have turned, and The Watch has recently become a streaming hit on Hulu, where it ranks #8 as of February 19.

The Watch follows the story of four suburban dads – Evan (Ben Stiller), Bob (Vince Vaughn), Franklin (Jonah Hill), and Jamarcus (Richard Ayoade...

There has been “an air of kismet” about Susan Morrison’s 10-years-in-the-making biography of Saturday Night Live creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels, the author said.

The New Yorker editor managed to penetrate the still-secretive process of making the show, weaving in-the-room reporting from a week when Jonah Hill hosted in 2018 with hundreds of interviews, including many hours with Michaels himself. “There were absolutely no conditions, no strings of any kind,” she told Deadline. “Nobody pulled anything back.”

The result of those efforts, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live, was published this week by Random House, just two days after the 50th anniversary prime-time special aired on NBC. On nearly each of its 600 pages, the book sheds intriguing light on Michaels and his creation. It documents his winding journey to 30 Rock and revisits defining battles like an infamous showdown with NBC West Coast boss Don Ohlmeyer, who pushed...

Led by the mercurial Will Smith, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air lasted for six seasons and had Smith playing a fictionalized, teenage version of himself. The series, well-regarded for its colorful physical comedy and Will Smith’s undeniable charisma, boasts a 7.9 rating on IMDb.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-96) | Credits: NBC

It kickstarted way back on NBC in September 1990 and concluded in May 1996. The show catapulted Will Smith to global stardom and introduced audiences to a stellar ensemble cast. Decades after its conclusion in 1996, fans continue to follow the lives and careers of their favorite Bel-Air residents. Here’s what the cast is doing in 2025.

Will Smith (Will) Will Smith as Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | NBC

Will Smith remains one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. In 2025, he is set to star in Bad Boys 5, continuing the successful franchise alongside Martin Lawrence. Additionally, Smith is working...

Apple TV+’s Severance has emerged as one of the streaming platform’s most successful projects. It has captivated audiences with its thrilling storyline and mind-bending narrative. A biotechnology company, Lumon Industries, performs an eerie medical procedure, called Severance on its employees. This makes for the central plot of the show.

Severance follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott), a Lumon employee who undergoes a complex procedure that separates his work and personal memories, splitting his personality into two. This results in him and other Lumon employees having two separate lives. It is a psychological thriller drama that unfolds right in front of your eyes and leaves you unnerved and fascinated.

Severance | Credits: Apple TV

Only last month, Severance returned to screens with a new season after three long years. The years-long anticipation ensured that Severance did not get affected by the sophomore curse that many TV shows go through. Instead, Severance...

Exclusive: Comedian Andrew Schulz has taped a new pregnancy-themed special, Life, that’s set to premiere globally on Netflix on March 4.

Filmed during a record-setting run at New York’s Beacon Theatre, the special is Schulz’s second for Netflix, on the heels of Schulz Saves America, a four-parter in which he dissected the most controversial topics of 2020. In the special, directed by Troy Miller, which is billed as the comic’s most personal yet, he offers a look at the hilarious and humbling journey of trying to start a family, breaking down the chaos of IVF like only he can. From pumping out samples to dodging emotional landmines, it’s raw, real, and will make you grateful your swimmers (probably) work.

Exec producers on the special include Schulz, Dov Mamann, Mark Gagnon, and Miller. Schulz Studios and Dakota Films were the production companies.

One of today’s most popular comics,...

Kinda Pregnant is a new romantic comedy featuring gross-out humor, and stars Amy Schumer (Trainwreck) as Lainy Newton, a teacher in New York City, and Will Forte (MacGruber) as Josh Lewis. The Netflix film, produced in part by Schumer and Adam Sandler, recently debuted and is currently sitting at number one on the Netflix movie chart in the United States ahead of Valentine's Day.

The film follows Lainy, who is in her 40s and wants to finally start building a family with her boyfriend, Dave (Damon Wayans Jr.). Unfortunately, he has other thoughts on his mind and asks about open relationships. Poor Lainy spirals, especially as her best friend and fellow teacher, Kate (Jillian Bell), announces she's pregnant.

One thing leads to another, and Lainy ends up trying on a fake pregnant belly and the next thing she knows, she has a new friend named Megan (Brianne Howey), who believes Lainy is pregnant,...

About 15 years ago, Guy Lawson had lunch in New York with his editors at Rolling Stone. He was tired of covering the drug wars in Mexico, and wanted to know what else they might be interested in.

“We want you to do stories about young people doing fucked-up things,” he was told.

The conversation led to an article about two stoner arms dealers who became entangled in corruption in Albania, which became a book and then the 2016 movie “War Dogs,” starring Jonah Hill and Miles Teller.

“It was a great story,” Lawson says.

It also got him sued. A year after the movie was released, Shkelzen Berisha, the son of the Albanian prime minister, accused Lawson of defamation.

The suit went to the Supreme Court, which refused to hear it. But two justices, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, sided with Berisha and suggested that New York Times v. Sullivan, the...

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This February, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the return of beloved shows like Invincible and Reacher to the much-anticipated teen romantic drama film My Fault: London. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films that are coming to Prime Video in February 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

A Fish Called Wanda (February 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Credit – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A Fish Called Wanda is a heist comedy film directed by Charles Crichton from a screenplay by John Cleese. The 1988 film revolves around a group of thieves and con artists who team up to pull off the perfect heist, but things go horribly wrong because they all try to double-cross each other.

By April 2024, it had become apparent that Jonah Hill had decided to return to the director's chair with Outcome. The upcoming dark comedy would see him not only direct, but star alongside several A-list performers, including Keanu Reeves. Usually, whenever the name Reeves is mentioned, minds turn quite quickly to his unique gun-fu fighting style when he played the action hero, John Wick. However, many seem to forget that Reeves wasn't always about getting revenge for a Beagle. In his early years, the actor was a genre-hopping star with a body of work that included more humorous productions, and he looks set to return to more comedic roots with Outcome.

After a decade-long break from the spotlight, Cameron Diaz has returned to her roots with Back in Action. Even though the movie wasn’t exactly her triumphant return to the silver screen that most expected, fans are excited about what the future holds for the Blonde icon. However, acting hasn’t been her lone venture, as prior to her break, she treaded into the realm of publishing with The Body Book.

Back in Action | Credit: Netflix

In the book, Diaz makes an argument against lasering off p-bic hair, and why girls should love their body for what it is.

Cameron Diaz on the enticing nature of p-bic hair Cameron Diaz in The Other Woman | Credit: 20th Century Studios

While the book touches on a plethora of topics, ranging from nutrition, exercise, and the mind/body connection, it was Cameron Diaz‘s stance on the p-bic hair that garnered the most traction.

Keanu Reeves has become known for his brutal role as dog-loving assassin John Wick in the last decade, but he will be leaving that all behind for an upcoming role that will see him bring back “comedic Keanu.” Jonah Hill-directed Outcome will not only see Reeves being reunited with Cameron Diaz for the first time since 1996 dark comedy Feeling Minnesota, but will also find him leaving behind his action hero persona for something in which he doesn’t even do “one karate punch.”

According to Roy Wood Jr., who also appears in the movie, the film is “extremely funny,” and he shared as much as he was able about Reeves’ appearance at the Sundance Film Festival. Speaking to ScreenRant, he said:

“I spoke with Jonah Hill, who's directing and starring in Outcome, and I know they were still finishing up, just a couple of tweaks on the edit. I...

Go Campaign is dedicated to empowering orphans and vulnerable children throughout the world to secure a better future. They are a youth-driven nonprofit that cuts out the red tape and provides a direct connection to deserving grass-roots organizations serving children in need.

Ewan McGregor, Jodie Foster and Ty Burrell attended the 4th Annual Go Go Gala held at The London Hotel on November 10 2011 in West Hollywood, Calif.

At the 2009 gala, Jonah Hill auctioned off a visit to the set of his upcoming movie.

Robert Pattinson donated auction lots to aid fundraising at both the 2009 and 2010 Go Campaign galas.

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