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From selling out stadiums around the globe to gracing the big screen, the transition frompop star to Hollywood film actressis no easy feat. And only a few, such asCherandJennifer Lopez, have been able to manage both careers successfully. In more recent years, two prime examples of pop superstars making the successful jump to acting areLady GagaandAriana Grande. Both of these talented women have been lauded by fans and critics alike for their music and acting abilities....

Liam Neesonhas played quite a number of unforgettable tough men with murky morals. InSteve McQueen’s underrated 2018 heist movieWidows, he portrays Harry Rawlings, an experienced robbery mastermind whose presumed sudden death serves as the film’s inciting incident. But Neeson seldom looks comfortable in his role, and even he admits it. “I thought I was miscast. I’ve never felt that before,”Neeson saidof his role. The real problem, however, is that Neeson doesn’t quite fit into this mix and its different kind of intensity....

DirectorM. Night Shyamalantook his business to Warner Bros. last year following a long and fruitful partnership with Universal, which concluded with the moderately well-reviewed underperformerKnock at the Cabin. His first release under this new arrangement was the thrillerTrap, starringJosh Hartnett,Ariel Donaghue, and his daughter,Saleka Night Shyamalan. The movie did reasonably well at the box office, but earned mixed reviews. But, a year after its release,everybody involved has a new reason to celebrate....

Welcome to the latest episode of Movie Review Talk with Scott Mantz! On this episode, Scott, Nikki Novak, and John Rocha are discussing three new releases –First Man,Beautiful Boy,The Oath, andBad Times at the El Royale. The critics also give their thoughts on the2001: A Space OdysseyBlu-ray that is coming out at the end of October andPrivate Lifewhich is now streaming on Netlfix. First Manfrom directorDamien ChazellestarsRyan GoslingasNeil ArmstrongandClaire FoyasJanet Armstrong....

Apple’s new 72-hour reboot feature improves iPhone security by adding extra protection against unauthorized access. While it may raise some privacy concerns, the main goal is to protect your personal data. This feature shows the ongoing struggle between tech companies and those who try to exploit security flaws. As technology grows, so do the tactics used to bypass security. Companies like Apple continually find new ways to stay ahead of these threats and keep user data safe....

Four years afterGuillermo del Toro’s big win at the Academy Award, the acclaimed director is sure to return for another golden statue with his next film,Nightmare Alley. The first images from Searchlight Pictures tease a beautiful, noir thriller with a stacked cast that is sure to appeal to Oscar voters come awards season. Just take a look at those stunning costumes and iconic 40s waves and tell me that those categories aren’t already locked....

Gone are the days when “video game movie” was a bad thing. The past few years have not only seen good adaptations on the big screen but also on TV. FromThe Super Mario Bros. MovietoThe Last of Us, video game adaptations are not only satisfying avid gamers, but are also bringing in a whole new set of audiences who are being introduced to fan-favorite characters in a new light. Standing tall among successful adaptations isSonic the Hedgehog 2,which has found a new streaming home....

The story of the Sex Pistols is one that has fascinated music fans all for years, and now the new FX seriesPistolis coming our way, and now we have two first-look images of the show as well. The series is premiering on Hulu in the United States and will air on Disney+ in UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Pistolis the latest series from FX, based on the Pistols' guitaristSteve Jones' memoir,Lonely Boy: Tales From a Sex Pistol, and brings to life the rage-filled world that fans have come to associate with the band....

InThis Week in Animation News, I’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation in order to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! For the latest animation stories we’ve already covered on the site this week, take a look at the following links....

Believe it or not, there is a thirdResident Evilproject in the works. On Tuesday, we learned a movie reboot covering the origin story at the heart of theResident Evilsaga is in the works from Constantin Films. Even more intriguing, the lead cast has been announced for theResident Evilreboot movie and it doesn’t include any actors from the original movie franchise. Sorry,Milla Jovovich! According to Deadline, the newResident Evilreboot movie will starKaya Scodelario(Crawl) Claire Redfield;Robbie Amell(Upload) will play Chris Redfield, Claire’s older brother;Avan Jogia(Zombieland: Double Tap) will play Leon S....

In 1959, a man and a woman loathed each other. Though they never met and didn’t even have a face to place with their foe, they were sworn enemies. That is, until he saw her, realized she was gorgeous, and devised a plan to win over his beautiful adversary, all the while she was unaware of his true identity. Knowing that if she knew who he actually was, he would never have a chance of pursuing her, he embarked on a course of action that seemed the most logical to him: he would assume a fake persona in order to date this stunning woman....

The Rolling Stones are no strangers to the cinema format. Forget all the timesMartin Scorseseused their music to give his similarly violent, erotic, and insidious imagery a little extra gasoline. Just think about the line of documentaries that have been made on the career of arguably the greatest rock & roll band in the history of time. The Maysles brothers captured the band’s infectious energy, and the fractious culture they came to represent, inGimme Shelter, most famously, but then there’s similarly striking works likeCharlie Is My Darling,Cocksucker Blues, andCrossfire Hurricanethat chronicle the band’s creative process....

Academy Award nomineeSalma Hayek Pinaultis back on the big screen withMagic Mike’s Last Dance. The Mexican actor recently voiced Kitty Softpaws in the unexpected hitPuss and Boots: The Last Wish, adding another critically-acclaimed film to her prestigious resumé. RELATED:Mexican Actors Who Made It Big In Hollywood In a career spanning over thirty years, Hayek has starred in numerous celebrated movies, cementing her place as one of Hollywood’s most successful and respected actresses....