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Much of Hollywood and the general public at large continue to lament the death of legendary actor Gene Hackman as well as his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The couple were found dead, along with their dog, in their New Mexico home this past week, and an investigation into the matter is ongoing. As the authorities seek

If you’re not rushing out to catch Oscar nominees before Sunday’s ceremony there are more new films in theaters now than there have been in weeks. Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Wicked and more are still out there but screens have opened for a crop of moderate releases.     Grindstone and Roadside Attractions open

Hulu has released the trailer for Control Freak, it’s latest horror thriller movie starring Kelly Marie Tran. The film will be available for streaming starting on March 13. Control Freak is written and directed by Shal Ngo, based on his short film Control from the second season of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween. [embedded content] Email:neill@outloudculture.comSocials: @neillfrazer

Michelle Trachtenberg Supposed to Appear at Documentary Screening Before Death Published February 28, 2025 2:47 PM PST Michelle Trachtenberg‘s death shocked many in the film industry … and, clearly she wasn’t expecting it either — ’cause she had plans for a major appearance in the coming weeks. Jennifer Hutchins — a producer on the film

Michelle Trachtenberg Supposed to Appear at Documentary Screening Before Death Published February 28, 2025 2:47 PM PST Michelle Trachtenberg‘s death shocked many in the film industry … and, clearly she wasn’t expecting it either — ’cause she had plans for a major appearance in the coming weeks. Jennifer Hutchins — a producer on the film

Following yesterday’s tragic loss of the great Gene Hackman, many who knew him (and even more who simply respected his work) have spoken out about the accomplished star. Now Bill Murray, who appeared with Hackman in Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums has lovingly remembered one of the actor’s final performances, which apparently was quite rough

Lionsgate‘s John Wick: Chapter 4 is finally getting a China release on March 14, 2025. Huahua Media will distribute in the Middle Kingdom. The 2023 Chad Stahelski directed action movie posted the highest domestic opening in the franchise with $73.8M, and at $440M worldwide and $187M U.S./Canada, it’s the highest grossing installment in the Keanu Reeves series.

Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have released the trailer for The Surfer, the new psychological thriller starring Nicolas Cage. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 2, 2025. “In the film, a man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group

Gene Hackman Full Autopsy Report For ‘Suspicious’ Deaths Will Take Weeks Published February 27, 2025 1:50 PM PST | Updated February 27, 2025 3:29 PM PST It’ll be a while before we get the full story on Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy, and their dog’s suspicious deaths — ’cause TMZ has learned that even with

The biggest news in Hollywood in recent months is the fact that Amazon MGM has taken over creative control of the James Bond franchise. It’s the biggest change behind the scenes since the Bond movies started being produced. It’s unclear exactly what the change will ultimately mean for the Bond franchise, however, the latest update

Although no major studio ever planned this, the Oscar ceremony over the past three years post-Covid fell on a weekend when there’s was a No. 1 film to brag about at the box office. Last year, the Oscar frame had Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4 opening to $57.9M, while 2023 had Paramount/Spyglass’ Scream VI

The first teaser has arrived for The Assessment, the upcoming sci-fi thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen and Alicia Vikander. Currently there is no official release date for The Assessment. Joining Olsen and Vikander in the cast isHimesh Patel, Minnie Driver, Indira Varma, Charlotte Ritchie, Nicholas PInnock, Leah Harvey, Anaya Thorley, Benny O. Arthur, and Malaya Stern Takeda. “Set in a

‘Gossip Girl’ Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dead At 39 Published February 26, 2025 9:38 AM PST | Updated February 26, 2025 3:11 PM PST 10:55 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Michelle Trachtenberg’s body may have rejected the liver transplant she received within the last year, causing complications. We’re told Michelle’s mother found

Musical biopics are a tried and true genre in the film world, allowing fans and moviegoers alike to connect deeper with their favorite artists. While Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan flick A Complete Unknown got some Oscar nominations, similar movies are in development. That includes Jon M. Chu’s Britney Spears movie, and the public is curious

“We would like to convince all the major studios that they should keep movies in theaters longer,” the CEO of the nation’s largest exhibitor said today, noting that, yes, windows have shortened since Covid, but where they could ultimately wind up is is still “a very live debate right now.” As Hollywood experimented during and

The first look photo has been released from Masters of the Universe, which previews Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man. The new image comes from Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios. Masters of the Universe will be released in theaters on June 5, 2026. The Masters of the Universe live-action cast includes Nicholas Galitzine, who will play Prince Adam/He-Man, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn,

The Rock Beloved French Bulldog Hobbs Dies Published February 25, 2025 5:42 AM PST Play video content Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is mourning the loss of his beloved French Bulldog, Hobbs. The heartbroken “Fast X” star announced on Instagram late Monday night his pup passed over the Rainbow Bridge … vulnerably writing he feels “numb

The last five years have seemingly been one incredible battle after another for the movie industry. Frist we had a global pandemic that led to unprecendented theater closures and movie delays, and just as it looked like that was finally in the past, a massive strike among both writers and actors caused more problems and

It’s a week until Oscars and contenders (see full list) are out in force adding screens ahead of March 2. This is always an odd period for the indie box office and statuettes will generally determine who ramps up and who tapers down, again. Also this weekend, a Chinese and an Indian film hit the

Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for Duplicity, the new film from filmmaker Tyler Perry. The R-rated movie will be led by Kat Graham as attorney Marley. “In the film, high-powered attorney Marley faces her most personal case yet when she is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the shooting of her best friend Fela’s husband,” reads the

Netflix has released the first full trailer for The Residence, its upcoming murder mystery comedy, starring Uzo Aduba. The series is due to arrive on March 20, 2025. “132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner. The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the

The trailer for Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie has been released. This is a new documentary comedy movie that follows the two beloved stoners, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, as they take their final adventure. It will arrive in theaters this April. The official logline from Variety, reads, “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie defies documentary expectations, offering a wildly imaginative

Christopher Nolan ‘The Odyssey’ Begins!!! First Look at Director on Set Published February 24, 2025 1:48 PM PST Filming for Christopher Nolan’s next movie “The Odyssey” has set sail, and TMZ has photos of Nolan on set for the first time! Shooting started a couple weeks back, with the crew currently in the village of

Some of the most amusing and iconic characters in cinematic history happen to show up the least in their respective films. Even more disappointing is when an already popular character’s involvement in a film is significantly reduced from their previous appearances. And, then, there are those characters whose opportunity to become something special is ruined

Refresh for latest…: A handful of titles this weekend are closing in on new benchmarks. They include Marvel/Disney’s Captain America: Brave New World which is nearing $300M global after the sophomore session, and Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King which is expected to hit $700M with Monday, after 10 frames and a day.  And, continuing its

Neon has released the trailer for The Actor, the upcoming crime mystery film starring André Holland and Gemma Chan. It will arrive on March 14, 2025. “Based on the novel Memory by Donald E. Westlake, The Actor finds Paul Cole (Holland) stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here,”

We give you the first trailer for Clown in a Cornfield, the new horror movie directed and co-written by Eli Craig. It’s set to be released in May, and is based on the 2020 popular young adult slasher novel of the same name. “Clown in a Cornfield follows Quinn and her father, who have just moved

2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards More Like Independent Style Awards … Demi Moore, Other Celebs Bring Glam to Show!!! Published February 22, 2025 3:40 PM PST | Updated February 22, 2025 4:23 PM PST The Film Independent Spirit Awards might be for smaller budget flicks … but, the stars certainly aren’t spending less on their

For a number of cinephiles, the name Anthony Michael Hall might bring to mind the face of a high school nerd in detention with a bunch of other misfits. Or maybe you see the image of another nerdy kid and his buddy using science to create the perfect woman. Yet Hall — a member of

Sony and Marvel Studios’ new untitled Spider-Man with Tom Holland and from Destin Daniel Cretton is going a week later on July 31 instead of July 24 in 2026. What’s so special about July 31 over July 24? It’s the last Friday in July, which essentially where Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine played to an