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Netflix seems to have checked the audience’s pulse for what the genre of the year is and is coming out with a medical drama to compete with Grey’s Anatomy and The Pitt. The streaming platform’s first foray into the genre will be the drama Pulse, which is set to premiere on April 3, 2025, and will see an emergency crew deal with hurricane victims.

The series comes on the heels of Max’s The Pitt, which has been garnering rave reviews so far. The cast of Netflix’s show seems to include former alumni from the streaming platform and some new faces. While Willa Fitzgerald headlines the series as the recently promoted chief resident, several others round out the cast. Here is the cast of Pulse.

1. Willa Fitzgerald – Danielle ‘Danny’ Simms

Willa Fitzgerald is best known for her work in the shows Reacher, House of Cards, and more. The actress...

Are you a fan of Grey's Anatomy and are looking for something new to obsess over? If so, you'll be glad to know that Netflix is set to release its own medical drama that looks to be just as addictive. In fact, the show is already being referred to as the streaming service's take on Grey’s Anatomy. That's a pretty big claim, but early buzz suggests it might just live up to the hype.

The show is called Pulse, and it's the streamer's first-ever English-language medical series. That being said, there's a significant amount of anticipation surrounding its release, and people are eager to see if it can capture the same magic that made Grey's Anatomy a global phenomenon. I guess we'll have to wait until it releases to see if Pulse can live up to the comparisons, but this is definitely not a show you want to miss!

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Apple’s video streaming business is still firmly in the red, according to a new report.

The Apple TV+ premium subscription service is losing more than $1 billion per year, according to an anonymously sourced report by The Information published Thursday. The tech giant is spending around $4.5 billion on content annually, down from $5 billion in past years, according to the article. Apple TV+ — which features virtually an all-original lineup — has about 45 million subscribers, per the report.

Reps for Apple did not respond to a request for comment.

Of course, $1 billion in annual losses are practically a rounding error for Apple in the context of its overall business, which is mostly fueled by iPhone sales. Apple generated $391 billion in revenue and posted a net profit of $93.7 billion for its fiscal year ended in September 2024.

The company does not disclose financial or subscriber metrics for Apple TV+. The streaming business is part of Apple’s Services segment,...

Streaming is hard, and for most companies that aren’t Netflix, launching your own SVOD streaming service is a difficult way of earning a profit. So it should be no surprise that Apple TV+ isn’t among the profitable streamers either.

A report in The Information on Thursday said that Apple TV+ loses $1 billion on streaming annually, and it’s doing that despite 45 million subscribers. Those are two numbers that, despite launching in 2019, have never been released publicly by Apple. That’s because Apple TV+ is housed within Apple Services, a division of Apple that also includes Apple Music, Apple Fitness, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple Books, and iCloud.

Per the company’s most recent earnings, the three months ending in January saw Apple bring in $124.3 billion in revenue, $26.3 billion of which came from Services, a record for the division. That’s just for one quarter. For the year, Services brought in more than $96 billion.

Starz has announced the movie and TV titles that will be available on the service in April. The Starz April 2025 schedule includes new episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4.

The Starz app expands its movie slate in April with an exciting mix of films, including the thriller Both Eyes Open, starring Gail Bean, Joy Brunson, and Taye Diggs; the comedy Strays, featuring the voices of Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, and Will Forte; and the video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy’s, starring Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, and Piper Rubio.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Exclusively available on the Starz app this month, fan-favorite films including 8 Mile, American Gangster, Belly, The Nutty Professor, That’s My Boy, Poetic Justice, and Friday Night Lights join the lineup.

Additionally, Starz will spotlight curated collections, featuring cast members from Power Book III: Raising Kanan, along with specially selected movie picks.

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It took me a second viewing to appreciate what Margaret Qualley was up to in "The Substance". Great work!

Reckless sex workers, repressed CEOs, witches-in-training, and a triple helping of “Elizabeths” (!?!) factor into the incredible characterizations offered up by gifted actresses in leading roles this past film season. As we say goodbye to the year in cinema just behind us, a tribute to my personal dozen favourites (alpha order) from leading ladies. Though it’s a full dozen I still had to leave out highly enjoyable star turns from June Squibb in Thelma and Scarlett Johansson in Fly Me to the Moon, as well as Amy Adams' funny and underappreciated juggling of dowdy and feral as “Mother” in Nightbitch. The actual shortlist for my own Best Lead Actress honors is revealed at the end.

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Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light was named best film at 18th Asian Film Awards on Sunday evening (March 16).

The Indian filmmaker attended the ceremony in Hong Kong and accepted the award from filmmaker, martial arts star and Afa jury president Sammo Hung.

Scroll down for full list of winners

It marked nearly 10 months since Kapadia became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix at Cannes, where the film was the first Indian feature to play in Competition at the festival for 30 years.

“I’m so happy that we could end our journey here in Hong Kong,...

If you ever wanted to watch a show where the lead character is a suave, brooding, impossibly well-dressed advertising executive who just can’t stop self-sabotaging, Mad Men was your dream come true. But what if that same character, known for juggling mistresses like an overworked circus performer, suddenly decided to be… faithful? That, dear reader, is exactly what happened in season five, and let’s just say fans were not ready.

Jon Hamm as Don Draper in Mad Men | Credits: Lionsgate Television

Don Draper, played by the effortlessly cool Jon Hamm, built his entire brand on forbidden glances, office affairs, and emotionally charged existential crises. But when he tied the knot with Megan, a bright and ambitious young woman who actually loved him, things took a turn. Not a turn toward happiness, mind you, this is Mad Men, after all, but a turn toward something fans apparently found even worse,...

Social media may be important in today’s entertainment world, as Maya Hawke recently lamented regarding dynamics between follower counts and the casting process, but it seems that even a cemented veteran, Scarlett Johansson, is not immune to pressures related to the digital sphere.

In a recent cover story for InStyle, the MCU alumna shared that she is often asked by film studios or her team to join Instagram to promote her projects.

“I mean, even today, I got an email from Universal [Pictures], and they’re like, ‘Hey, would you consider joining Instagram in tandem with the release of Jurassic World: Rebirth?’ get a lot of pressure to join social media,” she explained, adding, “‘Is there a way I could do this and stay true to who I am?’ It didn’t feel like I could.”

She continued, “The work that I put out there is all based in truth....

Although Scarlett Johansson achieved household fame and success through her work over the years, nothing brings the same joy as having a successful parenthood. On one hand, the actress was giving Marvel blockbusters; on the other, she still lives a very private family life.

Her personal life has gone through some challenges over the years, as the actress has had two divorces in the past. Johansson learned about splitting responsibility between co-parents and adapting to present-day family systems. Her two kids – daughter Rose and son Cosmo, represent separate stages that brought different experiences and challenges into her personal life.

Scarlett Johansson | Credit: TheEllenShow YouTube

Johansson openly discusses the experiences of being a mother. Through her parenting insights, she shares her loving and sometimes chaotic style of child-rearing. Her relationship with Rose, in particular, shows a special mother-daughter bond.

Scarlett Johansson and Rose bond over singing Scarlett Johansson with Craig Campbell...

The documentary Between Goodbyes by the Korean-American director and producer Jota Mun, has won the CinemAsia Audience Award 2025. The film had its European premiere at the CinemAsia Film Festival and resonated with audiences through its honest and layered exploration of diaspora, transnational adoption, family bonds, and identity.

The 17th edition of CinemAsia Film Festival took place from March 6-11, 2025, in four Amsterdam cinemas, with a diverse and dynamic program of 38 films, and concluded on a high note on March 11 with Fly Me To The Moon by Sasha Chuk in Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam. Following its main festival, CinemAsia goes On Tour to Forum Groningen (April 5-6), Kino Rotterdam (April 11-13), Filmhuis Den Haag (May 9-11), Natlab Eindhoven (May 17-18), and Lumiere in Maastricht (May 24-25), bringing CinemAsia’s audience award winner Between Goodbyes, and other festival favorites like Yen and Ai-Lee and Black Dog to a broader Dutch audience.

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Scarlett Johnsson recounted the events leading up to Saturday Night Live's "Costco roast beef" joke. She was given a heads up that husband Colin Jost would be "compelled" to read something vulgar, but she had no idea it would be that gross.

Michael Che pulled a fast one on Colin Jost at a recent Saturday Night Live episode. As co-anchors of Weekend Update, some of their best bits had them reading jokes they've never seen before. Scarlett Johansson was told her husband Jost would at one point read a "vagina joke" (that Che wrote), but she only knew how far it would go when that roast beef photo showed up. "It was so vulgar," she told InStyle. "I just can't believe that they went there. I was like—it was so gross. It was really gross. And, like, old-school gross." She said she also had no idea what that camera ambush was for,...

At least one member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s original Avengers lineup won’t be coming back anytime soon — not if Scarlett Johansson has anything to say about it.

In an interview with InStyle published Tuesday, Johansson insisted that Marvel fans need to let go of Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a Black Widow, the MCU hero she played onscreen for 11 years. Natasha famously sacrificed her life in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” While Johansson subsequently reprised the role in 2021’s “Black Widow,” a prequel set years before “Endgame,” she has no plans of undoing her character’s tragic, heroic death.

“Natasha is dead. She is dead. She’s dead. Ok?” Johansson exasperatedly told InStyle, noting that Marvel fans remain convinced that she is going to return to the MCU at some point. “They just don’t want to believe it. They’re like, ‘But she could come back!’”

Ultimately, Johansson said...

Over the course of the past three decades, Scarlett Johansson has shown her excellent acting chops across numerous genres and uniquely sculpted roles to the point where no one could have done it better. And yet, hardly any of them have left as tremendous an impact on audiences worldwide as that of Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Scarlett Johansson. | Credits: Black Widow / Marvel Studios.

For one, it was Johansson’s performance only that established the character as one of the most fan-favorite characters in the eyes of many. But her character was chosen to be killed off in Avengers: Endgame, which served as an epic conclusive arc but has fans yearning to see her return nonetheless. However, Johansson has the most ruthless response to fans wanting her to return.

Scarlett Johansson didn’t hold back when asked about Black Widow’s MCU return Scarlett Johansson.

Running during the same week as Hong Kong’s Filmart, the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf) is one of Asia’s longest-running project markets. In its 23rd edition this year, the three-day Haf will feature 25 shortlisted projects in-development from March 17 to 19.

This year’s projects include Yellow, which is produced by top Japanese fillmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda for new director Miyoh Yamaura, as well as Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment, the debut feature from Niladri Mukherjee, which is produced by Indian director Aditya Vikram Sengupta.

According to Hkiff Industry Director Jacob Wong, Haf received 276 in-development project submissions from 45 countries and regions this year, including Hong Kong, Thailand, Turkey, Kazakhstan and South Korea.

“Geographically, Hong Kong is at the southernmost of East Asian and northernmost of Southeast Asia, and seems like an ideal place to bring together people from both regions,” Wong tells Deadline. “We do all the other things because we...

Avengers Endgame Cast Net Worth 2025 – 5 Richest Actors! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Marvel Cinematic Universe may have moved on, but Avengers: Endgame will always remain the most memorable movie for its massive fan base. Robert Downey Jr is returning to the MCU and is charging a handsome salary for his role as Doctor Doom. But can you guess the top 5 cast members with the highest net worth? Scroll below for an interesting scoop.

Avengers: Endgame was released in April 2019. It is the second-highest grossing film worldwide, with box office collections of $2.79 billion. Marvel has beautifully shaped the careers of its leading actors, such as Rdj, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Holland. They were paid staggering paychecks for the Avengers: Infinity War sequel. But below is where they stand today:

Robert Downey Jr is still the most successful!

After his final exit as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame, Robert Downey...

Hong Kong – Two widely recognized actors, Tang Wei and Jang Dong-gun, will be honored with the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at the 18th Asian Film Awards on March 16. The event, hosted at the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, highlights performers and filmmakers who have made a lasting impact on the industry.

Jang, a Korean actor with more than three decades in the spotlight, expressed his appreciation for the recognition. “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award, and I sincerely thank the Asian Film Awards for this recognition. Having my three-decade acting career acknowledged is deeply meaningful and inspires me to keep going,” he said.

His career began in 1992 with the television drama Son and Daughter, and his rise to stardom came shortly after with The Last Match. His performance in Friend (2001) helped define the gangster film genre in South Korea, while Tae...

The 18th Asian Film Awards (Afa) proudly announces Wu Kangren as the recipient of the prestigious Afa Next Generation Award. This distinguished honor recognizes Asian filmmakers who consistently challenge themselves, push creative boundaries, and redefine the cinematic landscape.

Wu Kangren will attend the Asian Film Awards Ceremony on March 16, 2025, at the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong, to receive the award. Expressing his gratitude, Wu shared, “I am truly honored to receive this award. It serves as an important recognition of my work, and I look forward to embracing new challenges and delivering even more compelling performances to audiences.”

A Trailblazer in Acting: Wu Kangren’s Expanding Horizons

Having worked across multiple film industries in Asia, Wu Kangren has gained profound insight into the nuances of filmmaking across different cultures. Reflecting on his journey, he remarked, “Each region has its own distinct storytelling traditions and cinematic techniques,...

If you grew up in the early 2000s, chances are you spent many evenings with Ray Barone (Ray Romano) and his eccentric family in the hit comedy series "Everybody Loves Raymond." For good reason. This critically acclaimed sitcom about Ray, a Newsday sportswriter, dealing with his put-upon wife Debra (Patricia Heaton), bickering parents (Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts), and neurotic brother Robert (Brad Garrett), perfectly captures the working-class family and all its quirks, resulting in a heartfelt, often hilarious look at everyday life.

Running from 1997 to 2005, "Raymond" won 15 Primetime Emmys, garnered critical acclaim, and averaged over 20 million viewers during its peak. More impressively, the cast became household names, forever tied to their characters. Still, while many cast members achieved even greater success following the show's finale, others faded into obscurity or endured heartbreaking tragedy. Interested to learn more? Then, keep reading to see what happened to the cast of "Everybody Loves Raymond.

Nicole Kidman has been on a spree recently, delivering back-to-back in films like Babygirl and now the upcoming mystery thriller Holland. Her persistence appeared to have paid off, with the Oscar-winning actress now securing a place among the highest-paid actors of 2024.

Nicole Kidman in Babygirl | Credit: A24

Forbes recently ranked the highest paid actors in the industry, with popular names like Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, along with industry veterans like Jerry Seinfeld leading the list among the top 10 paid actors. However, despite the much-visible male domination, Kidman stands out as the only woman on the list, a remarkable achievement.

Nicole Kidman becomes the only woman among the highest-earning actors of 2024

Nicole Kidman has once again proven her star power, landing a spot among the highest-paid actors of 2024. Ranking at No. 8 on Forbes annual list with an estimated earning of $31 million, she is the only woman to make the top...

Hollywood’s top actors are making more money than ever according to Forbes’ analysis, thanks to big movie deals, streaming partnerships, and their ability to promote their own work. While blockbuster hits still matter, stars who can turn their fans into paying customers are earning the highest paychecks.

Dwayne Johnson takes the top spot with $88 million in earnings. His massive paycheck came from his role in Red One, a deal that reportedly earned him $50 million, making it the biggest single-movie payday ever. He also benefited from the success of Moana 2, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide.

Right behind him is Ryan Reynolds, who made $85 million in 2024. He was the producer, co-writer, and star of Deadpool & Wolverine, the biggest live-action film of the year, earning over $1.3 billion at the box office.

Coming in third is Kevin Hart, who brought in $81 million. His non-stop work ethic included movies, TV shows, stand-up specials,...

James Marsden wants to star in a Frank Sinatra biopic.The 51-year-old actor has expressed his interest in playing the ‘My Way’ icon in a film similar to Jamie Foxx’s 2004 Ray Charles biopic ‘Ray’, and has stressed he'd like to sing live if such a project were to go ahead.In an interview with The Post, Marsden said: "To do a biopic like what Jamie Foxx did with Ray. I would love to. And you’re actually using your singing voice, as well."‘The Notebook’ star added he has always "loved emulating some of the old crooners", and believes there are plenty of "interesting stories" within Sinatra’s life that would translate well to the silver screen.He said: "I’ve always loved emulating some of the old crooners, like Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin."I always thought there were so many interesting stories of Frank...

Ant, Coral, and Paparazzo faced off one last time on The Masked Singer Wednesday night. The Group A finalists joined panelist Robin Thicke for a performance of "Fly Me to the Moon" before going head-to-head in front of Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora. Only two could move on to Season 13's Lucky Six while the third-place finisher was forced to unmask. Read on for our recap of "Rat Pack Night," hosted by Nick Cannon, which aired Feb. 26 on Fox.

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Kicking things off was Coral — and it turns out she has a strong connection to the Rat Pack and its era. Here's her story: "I made it to the Group A finals! I'm dead! Especially for 'Rat Pack Night' because their music really reminds me of my dad. Growing up on the East Coast,...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” “Rat Pack Tribute Night,” which aired February 26 on Fox.

Singer, former Danity Kane member and “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant Aubrey O’Day was the latest celebrity to be revealed Wednesday on Fox’s hit music competition series “The Masked Singer.” O’Day was unmasked as the Ant, during “Rat Pack Tribute Night” on the show.

For Ant,. Robin Thicke got it right with O’Day. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Evan Rachel Wood. Rita Ora named Charli xcx. Ken Jeong named Mel B from the Spice Girls.

O’Day sang “Fever,” by Peggy Lee, for her regular performance. Later, Paparazzo became the first celebrity to move on to the “Lucky 6” finalists, while Ant and Coral battled it out for Group A’s other slot in a battle royale. As Ant, O’Day sang “My Way,” by Frank Sinatra, followed by Coral singing the same.

Should we be freaking the freak out over who might be under the Coral mask on “The Masked Singer?” This week, Robin Thicke thinks maybe so.

In TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek at Wednesday night’s episode, Thicke guesses that it may just be former Nickelodeon and current “Suits LA” star Victoria Justice performing as Coral, recalling how he first met her at The Preakness Stakes.

“I met this lovely actress, and she can sing,” he recalled. “I think the high school ring might mean because she plays a high schooler on the show ‘Victorious,’ could this be Victoria Justice?”

You can watch “The Masked Singer” clip below:

Thicke’s fellow panelists seem to be on board with the guess, with Rita Ora even saying point blank “I love that!” Whether or not he is actually correct, well, we will just have to wait and see.

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Should we be freaking the freak out over who might be under the Coral mask on “The Masked Singer?” This week, Robin Thicke thinks maybe so.

In TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek at Wednesday night’s episode, Thicke guesses that it may just be former Nickelodeon and current “Suits LA” star Victoria Justice performing as Coral, recalling how he first met her at The Preakness Stakes.

“I met this lovely actress, and she can sing,” he recalled. “I think the high school ring might mean because she plays a high schooler on the show ‘Victorious,’ could this be Victoria Justice?”

You can watch “The Masked Singer” clip below:

Thicke’s fellow panelists seem to be on board with the guess, with Rita Ora even saying point blank “I love that!” Whether or not he is actually correct, well, we will just have to wait and see.

It’s “Rat Pack...

These seven movies prove Apple TV+ is making a serious play for your movie nights.

I find myself on Apple TV+ a lot these days, and while most people think of the streamer for its high-quality TV shows, it’s actually been making a serious play for your movie nights, too. Apple TV+ has been stacking its lineup with a mix of big-name projects and under-the-radar films that are actually pretty good - including the recent action-comedy “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The selection isn’t as deep as some other streamers, but what’s there is worth a watch. If you’re looking for something new to check out, here are the top 7 movies streaming on Apple TV+ right now.

Top 7 movies streaming on Apple TV+ right now:

No. 7: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

No. 6: ‘The Gorge’

No. 5: ‘Fly Me To The Moon’

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It might come as a surprise that Netflix has never had its own English-language medical drama. Not that those shows are easier to make than any other genre, but there sure have been enough of them on television over the last several decades that Netflix might have made making one a priority. They didn't, but they are now.

Given a network-level budget, Pulse, starring Willa Fitzgerald and Colin Woodell, will debut on Thursday, April 3. There will be a first-time creator, Zoe Robyn, in charge with the help of veteran showrunner, Carlton Cuse. Cuse might be best known for his work on the iconic series Lost.

The plot line involves a hospital in Miami that is beginning to deal with the effects of a hurricane hitting the area. The issue is that there is drama among the doctors. Chief Resident Dr. Xander Phillips, played by Woodell, has been suspended, and third-year resident Dr.

Exclusive: Tom Cruise was smack in the middle of a 360-degree crush at the annual Charles Finch and Chanel pre-bafta party on Saturday night and Sunday morning at the swanky 5 Hertford Street private member’s club Mayfair.

One moment he’s having an earnest conversation with The Wild Robot’s Lupita Nyong’o. “Come to the set, come visit us,” he’s telling her about the time he’s having working on director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s movie shooting at Pinewood Studios.

The Mission Impossible superstar moves to his right to welcome an incoming Demi Moore. They’re soon locked in a hug for the ages as they natter about her awards season success in filmmaker Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance (a big hit for Mubi and Working Title) as onlookers quickly calculate that Cruise and Moore worked together on Rob Reiner’s A Few Good Men 33 years ago.

Lupita Nyong’o and Brady Corbet.

When British singer/actress Cynthia Erivo tackled Elphaba, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” she was the first Black actress to play the role. That’s a key reason why her interpretation of the character played by so many stage actresses over the years is so different.

We talked on Zoom two days after her soaring performance of “Fly Me to the Moon” at the Grammys, which she attended with her partner Lena Waithe. “It was an amazing night,” she said, “I had an amazing time. I woke up yesterday morning with the craziest toothache, and had to go to the dentist. I had an unexpected root canal yesterday.”

The stress of a demanding media schedule supporting her Best Actress Oscar nomination may have manifested with a toothache. “That’s how it showed up,” she said, “because I actually feel really good. But my body is going: ‘We’ll just transfer,...

CinemAsia Film Festival 2025 presents its full program for the 17th edition, running March 6-11 in Amsterdam. Featuring 38 handpicked films – of which 27 feature films and 11 shorts, including 1 world and 4 European premieres – the lineup spans blockbusters, art-house gems, and independent productions.

Hosted at Eye Filmmuseum, Studio/K, Rialto De Pijp, and Rialto Vu, CinemAsia invites audiences on a cinematic journey through Asia’s rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and diverse cultural perspectives.

Grand Opening & Closing Films

Opening Film – Happyend by Neo Sora (Dutch premiere) – Director present at the festival.

The festival opens with the highly anticipated Happyend by Japanese-American filmmaker Neo Sora. Set in a dystopian near-future Tokyo overshadowed by an impending catastrophic earthquake, this visually stunning film explores identity and friendship in a world dominated by control and uncertainty.

Closing Film – Fly Me To The Moon (Hong Kong 2023) by Sasha Chuk (Dutch premiere) – Director present.

CinemAsia 2025 closes with Fly Me to the Moon,...

Remember when Natasha Romanoff sacrificed herself for the Soul Stone and made entire theatres cry? It was the end of an era, especially for those who have been loving the badass Avenger since her first appearance in Iron Man 2. Even though Scarlett Johansson “returned” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Black Widow, it was melancholic for her fans to watch knowing that the film was set before the events of Avengers: Endgame.

Black Widow’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame (2019) | Credits: Marvel Studios

Scarlett Johansson sure played the hell out of Natasha all these years, so much so that it is impossible for us to imagine another actress in her shoes. However, her career outside of the MCU is equally impressive, if not more. Her upcoming Wes Anderson project proves that the actress has juicy roles all lined up and ready to go!

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Last Song for You, the directorial debut of Jill Leung, opened in Hong Kong cinemas during Christmas 2025 and has just screened in international premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam, taking place from 30 January – 9 February 2025.

Last Song for You is screening at International Film Festival Rotterdam

What if all you need to turn your life around is a little magic, a song and a teenage girl from your past? In his mid-forties, So Sing Wah’s career as singer and music writer hit rock bottom and he, suffering from insomnia and depression, hit a bottle. When he was ready to let go, he met his high school love Ha Man Huen in hospital. Shortly after she dies, a girl in her teens enters Sing Wah’s existence with a stubborn idea to shake him back to life.

“Last Song for You” is a genuine, straightforward, Cantopop-infused melodrama,...

Cynthia Erivo got a text message from a Wicked costar at a very unexpected time – in the middle of her performance at the 2025 Grammys.

The 38-year-old actress participated in a tribute to Quincy Jones and wowed with a rendition of “Fly Me to the Moon” from the stage during Music’s Biggest Night over the weekend.

During an episode of his podcast Las Culturistas, Wicked actor and Saturday Night Live comedian Bowen Yang revealed that he sent her a message as she was belting out the anthem.

Keep reading to find out more…

“Obnoxiously, I did text her while she was singing, and I said, ‘I think you are unequivocally one of the best vocalists of all time,’” Bowen admitted, via Entertainment Weekly.

He continued praising her, saying, “We were all in a literal thrall. I got my life watching all of it.”

Did you see that Cynthia reunited with...

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Universal Pictures ha compartido el primer tráiler y póster de Jurassic World: El renacer, el nuevo capítulo de la saga Jurassic, dirigido por Gareth Edwards a partir de un guion de David Koepp.

Jurassic World: El renacer se sitúa cinco años después de los acontecimientos de Jurassic World Dominion. La ecología del planeta Tierra ha demostrado ser insoportable para los dinosaurios: los pocos que quedan viven en ambientes aislados en las regiones ecuatoriales, donde el clima se parece al que conocieron antaño. Las tres criaturas más grandes dentro de esta biosfera tropical tienen en su Adn la clave para fabricar un medicamento que aportará beneficios milagrosos a la raza humana. Por esta misma razón, un intrépido equipo liderado por Zora Bennett, una experta en operaciones encubiertas, acabará en el lugar más peligroso de la Tierra: un centro de investigación del Parque Jurásico original...

Let’s talk about the 2025 Grammy Awards, because oh boy, did we get some unforgettable moments – and not always for the right reasons!

While the show faced some serious challenges, taking place just weeks after devastating fires rocked Los Angeles, the Recording Academy managed to pull together a night of stellar performances and touching tributes.

The Recording Academy star | Credits: Benoît Prieur, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

But you know how it goes with these star-studded events – there’s bound to be some awkward moments that make you want to hide behind your couch cushions. From fashion fails to foot-in-mouth moments, here are the five most cringe-worthy incidents that had us all collectively gasping, ranked from “Okay, that’s kind of awkward” to “Did that really just happen?”

5. Jaden Smith’s architectural fashion statement Jaden Smith | Credits: Web Summit – SM1_0508, Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year and Kendrick Lamar pulled off two remarkable major-category victories at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

“It’s been many, many years,” Beyoncé acknowledged with a slight chuckle while finally accepting the prize that’s eluded her throughout her illustrious career, for Cowboy Carter. She went on to thank her many collaborators and dedicated the win to Linda Martell, the pioneering Black country artist who features on the LP.

“I hope we just keep pushing forward and opening doors,” Beyoncé continued.

Cynthia Erivo‘s incredible vocals were on display during her tribute to the late Quincy Jones at the Grammys.

The award-winning singer and actress was joined by Herbie Hancock to perform the classic song “Fly Me to the Moon” at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 2) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The Quincy tribute also featured Lainey Wilson and Jacob Collier performing “Let the Good Times Roll,” Stevie Wonder performing “Bluesette” and “We Are the World,” and Janelle Monae singing “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.”

Cynthia was in attendance at the show alongside longtime partner Lena Waithe and a giant ring on her finger has sparked speculation about the status of their relationship.

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Cynthia Erivo, accompanied by Herbie Hancock, performs "Fly Me to the Moon" during a tribute to Quincy Jones at the 2025 #Grammys pic.

Actress, singer, songwriter, and rapper Janelle Monáe can now add “Michael Jackson impersonator” to her résumé.

The 10-time Grammy nominee brought down the house with her cover of M.J.’s “Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough,” complete with a moonwalk, during the ceremony’s Quincy Jones tribute on Sunday night. Monáe performed while wearing a Jackson-esque sparkly tuxedo, bedazzled socks, and sunglasses. She danced with her microphone for much of the routine, and then pushed it aside as she hot-stepped effortlessly around the stage. Watch the video:

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At one point, Monáe removed her black jacket (which Taylor Swift caught and proceeded to wear) and revealed an “I [heart] Qj” tank top in honor of...

A slew of musical artists paid tribute to the late Quincy Jones at the Grammys on Sunday night.

The music legend, who died Nov. 4, was honored with a medley of some of the hundreds of songs he had a hand in during his prolific career as a record producer, film composer, multi-genre artist, entertainment executive and humanitarian.

Will Smith introduced the tribute, calling Jones — known as “Q” to his friends — “one of the most influential and groundbreaking figures of our times.”

Smith noted how Jones changed his life “forever.” He added, “You probably wouldn’t even know who Will Smith was if it wasn’t for Quincy Jones. He made so many greats across multiple genres sound even better.”

Smith went on to talk about how Jones worked with the likes of Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Aretha Franklin and Frank Sinatra, with whom Jones formed “a musical partnership...

Quincy Jones was honored at the 2025 Grammy Awards during a special in memoriam segment. Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe headlined the tribute to Jones, who died last November at the age of 91. Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, and Lainey Wilson also delivered performances in tribute to Jones, while Will Smith made his return to a major televised show at Crypto.com area on Sunday night.

Erivo sang “Fly Me to the Moon” — made famous by the producer’s arrangement for Frank Sinatra — accompanied by Hancock on the piano before being joined by a full band.

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Of the 94 Grammy categories, the vast majority were handed out Sunday afternoon at the pre-telecast event hosted by songwriter Justin Tranter. See that Premiere category rundown below.

The remaining envelopes will be opened during CBS’ live primetime broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt, with Trevor Noah returning as host for the fifth consecutive time — see his monologue. The nine Grammy categories still to come, in the confirmed order of the ceremony’s rundown, are:

Best Rap Album Best Pop Vocal Album Best Country Album Best New Artist Best Latin Pop Album Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Record of the Year Song of the Year Album of the Year

And here are the remaining Grammy performers, in order of the ceremony’s rundown:

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Clive Davis once again filled the Beverly Hilton’s international ballroom to the brim with music industry insiders as he presented his pre-Grammy celebration and concert. As always, Saturday night’s show featured a unique mix at the microphone of legends (Joni Mitchell, Barry Manilow), rising stars (Shaboozey, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims) and rock royalty (members of Black Crowes, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica).

But this year’s starry event had a new moniker on the program, billed as an “event” rather than a “gala,” due to the catastrophic Los Angeles blazes that ripped through the city last month. While the wildfires forced a pivot — the typically glamorous affair got scaled back a bit by nixing the red carpet and its crush of press and photographers — and introduced a focus on fundraising via MusiCares, music, as always, remained the start of the show. Saturday night delivered a parade...

CinemAsia Film Festival returns on March 6-11, 2025 to Amsterdam, at Studio/K, Rialto De Pijp, Rialto Vu, and Eye Filmmuseum presenting the diversity and depth of Asian cinema. Highlights include the New Visions section, spotlighting the fresh voices of 10 emerging filmmakers. The festival closes with Fly Me to the Moon, the multi-awarded directorial debut by Sasha Chuk and produced by Stanley Kwan. Directors Sasha Chuk (Fly Me to the Moon) and Jota Mun (New Visions film Between Goodbyes) will attend the festival in person.

Closing Film: Dutch premiere of Fly Me to the Moon

(Hong Kong 2023) | Dutch premiere – Director and actress Sasha Chuk present at the festival.

Based on Sasha Chuk’s semi-autobiographical novel, Fly Me to the Moon follows two sisters who migrate from Hunan to Hong Kong in 1997, facing poverty, identity struggles, and their father’s addiction. Spanning two decades, from the Handover in 1997 to 2017, this deeply humanistic drama,...

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Ryan Reynolds’ history of marriage and divorce goes back further than people think.

For years, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have been one of the hottest celebrity couples on the planet.

But so many of Reynolds’ fans aren’t fully aware of his immensely famous exes.

He’s been a piece of arm candy — and arguably a trophy husband — before. Including to another member of the MCU.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend the “Deadpool” fan event at AMC Empire Theatre on February 8, 2016. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) Ryan Reynolds Almost Married Alanis Morissette

In 2002, Ryan Reynolds — at the time a heartthrob in his mid-twenties — was dating Alanis Morissette.

She was one of the most famous singers of the past decade. And, at the time, Reynolds had appeared in various Canadian shows, with his biggest claims to fame being guest spots on The Outer Limits and X-Files.

In 2024, Zoë Kravitz further expanded her credits in the film industry by making her directorial debut. Her film, Blink Twice, received mostly positive reviews, and it's now officially heading to streaming.

Per When to Stream, Blink Twice will be available to stream on Prime Video on Jan. 21. Kravitz directed and produced the thriller, which stars an amazing cast of famous names like Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Adria Arjona, Simon Rex, Geena Davis, Christian Slater, Haley Joel Osment, Levon Thurman-Hawke, and Kyle MacLachlan. It premiered on Aug. 23, 2024.

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Kravitz co-wrote Blink Twice with E.T. Feigenbaum. The movie was originally titled Pussy Island, but the actor-turned-director had to change the title after getting pushback from the MPA, women, and theaters.

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There are an assortment of reasons leading up to a film's release that make it obvious to audiences it's destined to fail at the box office. Many of the biggest box office flops in the previous year were from celebrated directors and featured a stacked cast full of beloved actors, and yet, it wasn't much of a surprise to see their box office numbers were less than ideal. Films like Megalopolis and Joker: Folie à Deux were once highly anticipated by critics and audiences as a director's passion project and promising sequel, respectively.

However, the closer it came to the films being released, the more obvious it became that they wouldn't be well-received. Many of the other box office failures that were no surprise were surrounded by discouraging conversations detailing messy productions and constantly delayed release dates. Early reviews of such films were also mostly negative and were a telltale...

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2024 has been a great year for romantic movies, as many of the movies that came out this year included some great love stories. The fans of the romantic genre have been patiently waiting for the genre to make a return, and their time is finally here. 2024 saw the release of many romantic movies, including mix-genre movies like The Fall Guy and Fly Me to the Moon. So, let’s check out which of the movies that came out last year are the best romantic movies you should not miss.

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Your Monster is a romantic comedy-horror film written and directed by Caroline Lindy. Based on Lindy’s 2019 short film of the same name, the 2024 film follows Laura Franco, a young, soft-spoken actress with a cancer diagnosis, but her life soon changes...

Romantic comedy movies are a tough subgenre to nail down these days in terms of quality storytelling, but Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum's space-centric 2024 movie, Fly Me to the Moon, deserves a look from rom-com fans. Coincidentally, Johansson's notable release the year prior also involved elements of space. The actress was part of Wes Anderson's ensemble cast for Asteroid City, an offbeat dramedy that focused on a group attending a convention in the desert get quarantined after an alien visit. She also voiced Elita-1 in 2024's Transformers One, which reunited her with fellow MCU actor Chris Hemsworth.

Technically, Johansson's Fly Me to the Moon co-star Channing Tatum is also an MCU actor now after his cameo appearance as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine. While that was surely a career highlight for Tatum, especially since he'd been linked to the role for a decade, 2024 also saw the actor star and produce Blink Twice,...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced on Monday the 207 feature films eligible for Best Picture consideration, two days before voting for the 2025 Oscar nominations begins.

There are 323 feature films eligible for the Academy Awards, but just 207 met the Best Picture competition eligibility requirements.

As stated by the Academy in a press release, “To be eligible for consideration in the general entry categories, under rules implemented for the 97th Academy Awards year, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in at least one of six U.S. metropolitan areas: Los Angeles County; the City of New York; the Bay Area; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; and Atlanta, Georgia, between Jan. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2024, and complete a minimum qualifying run of seven consecutive days in the same venue. Feature films must have a running time of more than 40 minutes.”

But Best Picture eligibility is different. Films under consideration...