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The screenwriter behind hit TV dramas National Treasure and Kiri, as well as the Harry Potter stage play, talks about his new, more personal project created with his wife - a feature film, Joy, celebrat​ing the birth of IVF

In 1968, three people decided to cure infertility. In the 10 years between 1968 and 1978, Robert (Bob) Edwards, a scientist, Patrick Steptoe, an obstetrician, Jean Purdy, an embryologist, worked together, with many others, to do something incredible. Basing themselves in an outbuilding at Oldham general on scraps of money, with nurses volunteering their time, and patients their patience, they worked incessantly on the issue of infertility.

Bob had had a number of breakthroughs working with mice and rabbits, and thought that with Patrick’s innovations with laparoscopes (keyhole surgery), there was a possibility that tubal infertility could be, at least partially, cured.

Movies are empathy machines, as Roger Ebert once wrote. The best films allow us to experience emotions we may not have felt otherwise through a particular character’s story. But some movies conjure emotions that we’re actively seeking out. Happiness. Joy. Love. We call these “feel-good movies.” Everybody has their go-to stable of films they return to over and over again when they need a boost — or maybe just an escape.

If you’re looking to expand your horizons beyond whatever’s streaming on Netflix, or if you just need a pick-me-up Asap, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve assembled a list of some of the best feel-good movies to watch when you’re feeling down.

20th Century “The Princess Bride”

One of the all-time great feel-good movies, Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” endures as the platonic ideal of a romantic fantasy adventure. Carey Elwes stars as the devastatingly charming Westley,...

Nicolas Cage discusses his decision to pass on a key role in ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Did you know Nicolas Cage was this close to being Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings? But he turned it down. Yup. The same guy who took on National Treasure and Ghost Rider could’ve been slinging a sword in Middle-earth. And the kicker? He’s got no regrets. Zero. Zilch. Nada. “I don’t have any regrets,” he asserted. Classic Cage.

So, what happened? Well, it turns out that life got in the way. Cage had “different things” going on—and spending three years in New Zealand wasn’t something he wanted. He didn’t want to leave his family for that long.

Still, Cage didn’t mope about what could’ve been. “I can watch them. I can enjoy them as an audience member,” he said of The Lord of the Rings.

Nicolas Cage is one of America’s greatest movie stars, and certainly its most distinctive one. His singular genius will be the subject of a retrospective festival at Metrograph, the wonderful independent movie theater in New York City.

IndieWire reports that “Nicolas Uncaged” will present 35mm showings of 10 of Cage’s iconic films: “Adaptation,” “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,” “Con Air,” “Moonstruck,” “National Treasure,” “Pig,” “Red Rock West,” “Vampire’s Kiss,” “The Wicker Man,” and “Wild at Heart.”

“Heaped with praise and panegyrics as one of the finest screen actors of his generation, pilloried and parodied as an anything-for-a-paycheck hambone with a weakness for weird wigs and prostheses, Nicolas Cage is a one-man sideshow, a mixture of Marlon Brando, Robert Mitchum, Lon Chaney, and a stick of TNT who takes back ‘serious thespian’ prestige whenever he wants to, dives into grindhouse material and Academy Award hopefuls with the same mad enthusiasm,...

Nicolas Cage’s status as a national treasure is being cemented by the Metrograph.

The New York City-based theater has announced a “Nicolas Uncaged” festival to honor the acclaimed star. The 10-film retrospective opens November 8 at Metrograph In Theater, and will feature 35mm showings of “Con Air,” “Moonstruck,” “The Wicker Man,” and “Wild at Heart.”

“Heaped with praise and panegyrics as one of the finest screen actors of his generation, pilloried and parodied as an anything-for-a-paycheck hambone with a weakness for weird wigs and prostheses, Nicolas Cage is a one-man sideshow, a mixture of Marlon Brando, Robert Mitchum, Lon Chaney, and a stick of TNT who takes back ‘serious thespian’ prestige whenever he wants to, dives into grindhouse material and Academy Award hopefuls with the same mad enthusiasm, and never seems to be having anything less than a total blast in front of the camera,” the Metrograph press statement reads.

Here’s the bad joke of Hollywood Christmas movies. They tend to begin, and end, with a blast of old-school Yuletide cheer. But that’s just a tease. In between, most of them make a point of straying about as far from the Christmas spirit as possible. Instead, they swap in the new American spirit: vulgar, violent, full of fake fun, celebrating its own crassness. To trace the genesis of the anti-Christmas Christmas movie, you would probably have to go back to a couple of movies that are thought of as classics (though not by me), “A Christmas Story” and “Home Alone,” both of them glasses of eggnog spiked with misanthropy.

That said, I’m not sure that a Hollywood movie has ever kicked off the season with less true Christmas spirit than “Red One.” Sure, J.K. Simmons plays Santa Claus (who gets abducted), and Simmons is winning in his crinkly old wise saintliness.

Hulu‘s November, 2024 schedule has a wealth of originals, catalog titles and plenty of holiday offerings.

Christmas films like Fred Claus, Four Christmases, The Polar Express, Jack Frost and Elf will arrive at the end of the month right before Thanksgiving. Hustlers (2019) leaves the streamer on Nov. 30, and Plus One leaves Nov. 16.

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Taika Waititi’s Interior Chinatown arrives Nov. 19, and Ben Stiller’s most recent film out of the Toronto International Film Festival Nutcrackers will make its streaming premiere Nov. 29.

See below for the full list of programming available on Hulu in November.

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Are You the One? Complete Seasons 2 and 6 Naruto Shippuden: Complete Season 9 (Dubbed A Christmas Carol (1984) Ad Astra (2019) Aliens (1986) Billy Madison (1995) Carpool (1996) Christmas on the Ranch (2021) Christmas With The Kranks (2004) Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (2005) The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) Crazy Heart...

Lisette Olivera’s stint as a new FBI series regular appears to have been short-lived.

Olivera, who in August joined the CBS procedural as a new Bau agent for Season 7, is departing the series after filming only a handful of episodes, TVLine has confirmed.

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The actress has not yet made her on-screen debut on FBI, but according to our...

Because “The Sixth Sense, but with the guy from City Slickers” might be a tough sell for a lot of TV viewers, Billy Crystal has been making the promotional rounds in support of his upcoming AppleTV+ horror series Before. So far, critics have been calling the show everything from “brilliant” to “goofy” to “disappointing.”

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Last week, Crystal took his Before hype tour to Today, where he chatted about the new show, as well as his thoughts on his portrayal in Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night, and also how he may have thoughtlessly given away a piece of priceless movie memorabilia.

Crystal discussed how he’s stolen collected some movie props over the years that are “particularly important” to him, including Miracle Max’s hat from The Princess Bride, his City Slickers chaps and, from Throw Momma From the Train, he kept Danny DeVito (hold for laughter). “I keep him...

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, adapting bigger and bolder storylines to live-action, Sony too is moving ahead with its Spider-Man Universe. Having access to some 900 or so characters related to the fan-favorite web-slinger, the studio is now moving to the small screen to bring yet another story to live-action.

Spider-Man Noir | Credit: Marvel Comics

Starring Nicolas Cage, the studio has been developing the series Spider-Noir for quite some time now, and the first looks of the series were recently leaked. Reprising his role from the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, this time in live-action, fans are excited and waiting eagerly for the series.

Despite Sony’s track record of Marvel flicks (other than the Spider-Verse movies) being, bluntly stating, terrible, the prospect of seeing Cage as the live version of his character does seem alluring. So, without further ado, here is all we know about the latest and upcoming series.

New Movie Alert: The Best Flicks Coming to Each Streamer This Week (October 28-November 3) - Main Image

As Halloween is fast approaching, here's your New Movie Alert guide for the best flicks hitting each streamer this week from October 28 to November 3!

Keep in mind that most of the streaming services will also soon be including more classic Christmas movies to celebrate and encourage the holiday spirit ahead of December.

New Movies Hitting Netflix This Week

From October 28 to November 3, Netflix's roster offers time traveling, romance, horror, drama, and a bunch of animation flicks kids can enjoy! For now, here are a couple of standouts worth binge-watching:

October 30-31Time Cut (2024)Martha (2024)Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)

Time Cut tells the story of a teenage girl who travels back to stop a killer from murdering her sister.

Martha is a documentary flick about Martha Stewart's journey to becoming the US's "first self-made,...

Nicolas Cage, Nic Cage, Johnny Blaze, Longlegs. The names are many but the actor is one. Starring in a plethora of iconic movies throughout his career, Nicolas Cage is probably one of the most iconic yet controversial stars in Hollywood.

Nicolas Cage in National Treasure | Credits: Walt Disney Studios

The actor voiced the role of Spider-Man Noir in the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This led to a massive movement amongst fans and now, there are alleged set photos of Nic Cage in that iconic Spider-Man suit.

Spider-Noir is an Upcoming Series Starring Nicolas Cage

Fans loved it when Nic Cage’s Spider-Man Noir appeared in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They loved it when Cage portrayed a terrifying role in the 2024 film Longlegs. However, one thing that the actor has a tendency to do is not even his fault.

Spider-Man Noir in a still from Spider-Man: Into the...

Stars: Liam Noble, Dean Kilbey, Perry Benson, Mark Manero, David Alexander, Juliet Cowan, Charley Burling, Barbara Smith, Steve Oram, Alan Ford | Written and Directed by Marc Coleman

Members Club is a new horror comedy about Wet Dreams, a troupe of male strippers who were at their prime back when The Full Monty was a thing. Now they’re well into middle age, their middles are well out of shape and the bookings are drying up. Drying up to the point that their manager, Deano has just dropped them. But not before managing to book them a gig at a 12-year-old’s birthday party.

Refusing to admit defeat, or face the prospect of getting a real job, Alan takes charge and soon has a well-paid gig lined up. Of course, we know there’s a catch, but all Alan, Neil, Ratboy, and Carly can think of is the promise of their first big payday in years.

November 2024 brings a diverse array of movies and shows to Hulu, catering to a wide range of tastes and interests. From classic holiday films to gripping dramas and entertaining reality series, there’s something for everyone. Viewers can dive into beloved titles like A Christmas Carol (1984) and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. For fans of action and adventure, the month features iconic films such as Aliens, Ghost Rider, and the Chronicles of Narnia series. Those seeking laughter can enjoy comedies like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and Grown Ups, while romantic and family-friendly options like La La Land and Elf add a touch of warmth. Additionally, Hulu is expanding its lineup with complete seasons of popular reality shows like Are You The One?, Hoarders, and Marriage Boot Camp. The month also includes special premieres, such as the 58th Annual CMA Awards and a series on The Stanford Prison Experiment,...

By now, it’s no secret that our favorite FBI team is losing one of their own. While one actor leaves, another joins the crew to team up with Scola.

FBI Season 7 Episode 2 spoilers feature all the upcoming details we know about the show that started a beloved franchise.

Here, we have the biggest news of FBI Season 7 — a new FBI agent joins the team. That’s a lot of turnover for a second FBI show when Jesse Lee Soffer just joined FBI: International.

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FBI fans aren’t strangers to bidding goodbye to a beloved team member. Especially when it’s a part of Scola.

Since FBI Season 6, viewers have known that we would see the last of cast member Katherine Renee Kane. She played the role of Special Agent Tiffany Wallace for four seasons.

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Nicolas Cage, an actor known for his performances that span the whimsical to the intense, has real-life love stories that are just as captivating. At 60, he has been married five times, with his current wife being more than 20 years his junior, reflecting a love journey as unpredictable as the roles he embodies.

Nicolas Cage in National Treasure | Credit: Walt Disney Studios

Cage, a nephew of the legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, boasts a chapter of romances that include unions with Patricia Arquette and the late Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of the iconic Elvis Presley. Currently basking in marital bliss with his fifth wife, Riko Shibata, 29, whom he wed in 2021, Cage demonstrates how love knows no bounds—even when technology steps in and one has to propose virtually.

Nicolas Cage & Riko Shibata: A Love Story Like No Other

In the words of the great poet Maya Angelou, “Love recognizes no barriers.

Fans will always adore Nicolas Cage for his roles as historian Ben Gates in National Treasure and alcoholic screenwriter Ben Sanderson in Leaving Las Vegas, among others. The 60-year-old is also known for his unconventional personal life, producing five marriages that reflect his whirlwind romances and fast-paced lifestyle.

Most recently, Cage has enjoyed three years of love with his wife, Riko Shibata. The pair rarely step out in public. However, they made a special exception for the Newport Beach Film Festival, where the Longlegs star received special honors with the Icon Award.

Nicolas Cage and wife of three years, Riko Shibata, looked comfortable and happy together on the red carpet Riko Shibata and Nicolas Cage at the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors Brunch | Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Newport Beach Film Festival

Nicolas Cage and Riko Shibata walked the red carpet together before the Newport Beach Film Festival (Nbff) Honors Brunch.

October was huge for Disney+ and Hulu — but which month isn’t? After the weekly installments of “Agatha All Along” and the staple that is Huluween, the bundled streamers gear up for winter programming this November.

Disney+ continues to be the home for live episodes of “Dancing With the Stars” and the original series “Ayla & The Mirrors,” which continues to air new episodes. Along with new children’s programming and holiday specials like “An Almost Christmas Story,” the streamer will premiere “The Music of John Williams” on November 1, celebrating the acclaimed film composer and his decades-long career with new footage and interviews from those he worked with and inspired.

It’s another big month for movies coming to Hulu, as well as beloved shows like “Ally McBeal” (complete series). Stay tuned for an adaptation of Charles Yu’s “Interior Chinatown” and the docuseries “It’s All Country,” as well as...

Acting is one of the highest-paying jobs in the film industry and when one is a star, they can command salaries in the millions. Many actors have increased their net worth to hundreds of millions due to their increased salaries. However, some have also fumbled and reduced their worth by spending lavishly.

From A-listers to reality TV stars, many have been vocal about their poor financial decisions, to the point where some have even declared bankruptcy. While some actors attributed it to spending more than their income, some just made poor spending decisions that ended up biting them back. Here are 10 Hollywood actors who went broke for dumb reasons.

1. Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage is one of the most divisive Hollywood actors. While he absolutely kills it in films like the Oscar-winning Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, and more, he has made some questionable acting choices in The Wicker Man. Similarly, the...

There are a ton of celebrities out of there in the world, possibly millions that we were aware of. Many have had careers spanning over multiple decades while some began barely ten years ago. But here’s the twist, a lot of them are grandparents.

Before we step into a list of 25 celebrities you probably didn’t know were grandparents, we would like to give a shoutout to Marshall Mathers III, aka Eminem, who announced that his daughter, Hailie Jade is pregnant. The rapper announced Hailie’s pregnancy in his Temporary music video, released on October 3, 2024.

1. Pierce Brosnan

Known for his charming smile, dashing looks, and for playing James Bond in Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan established himself as one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.

Related “She had moved on in stature”: Michelle Yeoh Rejected Returning as Bond...

Nicolas Cage’s net worth should’ve come to par with some of the A-listers in Hollywood. At one point in his career, Cage was one of the highest-paid actors in the industry, earning $20 million each for Gone in Sixty Seconds, Windtalkers, and National Treasure. However, his net worth came crashing down when his spending habits got out of his hands.

Nicolas Cage in a still from National Treasure | Credits: Walt Disney Pictures

He owed debts to the IRS and a couple of other financial institutions. The actor claimed that he paid off the debts by taking on multiple films in a year, including even video-on-demand movies. His net worth went from over $100 million in the early 2000s to a mere $25 million and is currently reported to be $40 million.

Nicolas Cage Was One Of The Highest Paid Actors In Hollywood At One Point Nicolas Cage in Leaving Las Vegas | Credits:...

David Cronenberg has said that his new film The Shrouds – which has been making the festival rounds lately (you can read what JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray thought of it Here) – was originally intended to be a Netflix TV series, but the streamer dropped it after paying him to write the pilot episode. So a feature film it is, and Deadline reports that Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired all U.S. distribution rights to the film, with their plan being to give it a theatrical release sometime in the spring of 2025.

In The Shrouds, Vincent Cassel, who previously worked with Cronenberg on Eastern Promises and A Dangerous Method, takes on the role of Karsh, “an innovative businessman and grieving widower, who builds a novel device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud. This burial tool installed at his own state-of-the-art though controversial cemetery allows him and his...

With a career spanning over four decades, Nicolas Cage has solidified his status as a great actor in Hollywood. From his early days as a young actor to his current reign, Cage has always been a force to be reckoned with.

But what most fans don’t know is that the actor was once supposed to play one of Marvel’s most iconic villains. He was in fact the first choice to play Green Goblin in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. One can only imagine the level of unpredictability he would have brought to that role.

A missed opportunity: Nicolas Cage as Green Goblin

Sam Raimi‘s Spider-Man trilogy is considered as one of the best by Marvel fans for a lot of reasons. The screenplay, side characters, setting, etc all make for a memorable part of the movie. However, the most important factor in a superhero movie is its villains.

Looks like Agent Tiffany Wallace (Katherine Renee Kane) will only be in one episode of the upcoming Paramount Plus drama, FBI.

She is wrapping up her time as agent Wallace, who has had a hard time of it since the death of Agent Hobbs at the end of season 6. Her character dealt with survivor’s guilt while the rest of team 26 fed scrambled to find their killer.

As for her character, she hoped that Agent Wallace found a bit more levity and peace after their exit. “I would never want to hurt…

Would never want to see Tiffany change from being front-footed, from having gumption and drive, but to see her with a little bit more ease would be a really, really nice new chapter.” In an interview with Deadline she said, “It was time to look toward new creative endeavors. I’m excited for the future and wish the show all the best.

It’s been over two decades since Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker first teamed up for Rush Hour, the blockbuster buddy cop movie that worked way better without the involvement of Jay Leno.

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But after three hit movies, the Rush Hour series sputtered to a halt. Why? Well, for one thing, Tucker decided to take a break from Hollywood. But now he seems totally up for making another sequel, even telling reporters last year that Rush Hour 4 was “close” to happening.

Chan also seems amenable to the idea of continuing the adventures of Detective Inspector Lee. So what’s the problem? Well, it seems like the project comes with some pretty major baggage: director Brett Ratner.

As most of you are probably aware, in 2017, multiple women accused Ratner of abuses ranging from sexual harassment to rape, all of which he denied. This was in addition to his past indiscretions,...

Recently, Sony has faced several difficulties in managing their Spider-Man IP. Despite the monumental success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, made in collaboration with Marvel Studios, their solo universe featuring the other Spider-Man characters is not doing well. Reportedly, they had just faced another blow as their plans to bring the IP on streaming may be at risk.

A still from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Credits: Sony

Sony was planning to expand the iconic Marvel IP on streaming by introducing some new television series on Amazon Prime. They hired the revered Spider-Verse films’ producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller to bring this to fruition. But a report from Puck now states that Sony may not renew their deal with the writer-duo due to a heated debate regarding Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir series.

What went wrong between Sony and the Spider-Verse writers?

Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Man Noir in Into the Spider-Verse...

In celebration of its 10th anniversary in 2025, Jane Tranter‘s production firm Bad Wolf (Doctor Who, His Dark Materials) is launching the Blaidd Writers Program, a “rolling six-month paid development and training initiative to find and nurture the next generation of Welsh drama writers, in association with Screen Alliance Wales.” Participants will be mentored by screenwriters Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, National Treasure), Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who, It’s A Sin) and Marnie Dickens (Gold Digger, Wilderness)

The scheme, unveiled Tuesday, will see three writers develop, with Bad Wolf, an original, contemporary Wales-set returning drama. They will also take part in master classes with industry professionals, including the co-creators of HBO and BBC’s hit drama Industry, Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, and screenwriter and In My Skin creator Kayleigh Llewellyn.

Writers will start their placements in January at Bad Wolf’s Cardiff headquarters, Wolf Studios Wales. They will be...

CBS’ FBI has added a series regular to its cast for the first time in four years.

Lisette Olivera, who starred on Disney+’s National Treasure: Edge of History series as mystery-cracking, puzzle-solving heroine Jess Valenzuela, has joined the CBS crime drama’s Season 7 cast a series regular, our sister site Deadline reports.

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Olivera reportedly will be joining the mix as Syd, a Behavior Analysis Unit agent who gets rotated onto Jubal’s team.

Lisette Olivera has been cast in Season 7 of “FBI” as a behavioral analysis unit agent named Syd.

Olivera is best known for starring in “National Treasure: Edge of History,” which ran on Disney+ for one season from 2022 to 2023 and was set in the universe of the “National Treasure” film franchise. She played Jess Valenzuela, who learns that her late father was a treasure protector. Olivera’s other credits include roles in the 2021 IFC film “We Need to Do Something” and Season 4 of the webseries “Total Eclipse” in 2019.

Created by Dick Wolf, “FBI” is set in a New York office of the bureau and follows the investigations of special agents Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym), Omar Adom “Oa” Zidan (Zeeko Zaki), Isobel Castille (Alana De La Garza), Jubal Valentine (Jeremy Sisto), Tiffany Wallace (Katherine Renee Kane) and Stuart Scola (John Boyd).

The series is produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television in association with CBS Studios.

Exclusive: Lisette Olivera (National Treasure: Edge of History) has landed a series regular role on CBS’s popular police procedural FBI, sources tell Deadline.

We’re told that the actress will be playing Syd, a trained Behavioral Analysis Unit Agent who is about to rotate into the field.

Wrapping up its sixth season in May, FBI follows the inner workings of the New York field office criminal division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as they fight to keep New York City and the country safe.

Others in the cast include Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, Alana De La Garza, John Boyd and Katherine Renee Kane. Produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with CBS Studios, the show’s executive producers include Dick Wolf, Mike Weiss, Alex Chapple, Amanda Slater, Rick Eid and Peter Jankowski.

FBI was handed a three-season renewal in April,...

Nicolas Cage will star as football coach and sports commentator John Madden for Amazon MGM Studios with director David O. Russell at the helm. Fans may immediately conclude that this is a sports biopic, but instead, it’s a video game film based on Madden NFL.

Credits: John Madden via ABC’s NFL

Madden served as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders in the 1970s and worked as a commentator for about 30 years. Moreover, he was also a recipient of 16 Sports Emmy Awards.

Fans Don’t Think Nicolas Cage Should Play John Madden

In a statement from David O. Russell acquired by The Hollywood Reporter, he announced the casting of veteran actor Nicolas Cage for the lead role. The director also toiled with the script which he reworked from an earlier version penned by Cambron Clark.

Nicolas Cage, one of our greatest and most original actors, will portray the...

Nicolas Cage comes from one of film’s most esteemed families. His uncle is Francis Ford Coppola (“The Godfather”) and his aunt is actress Talia Shire. Not wanting to appear like his career was the productive of nepotism, when he started acting he took the name Cage from one of his favorite comic book characters, Marvel’s Luke Cage.

Cage’s film career started off quite auspiciously with a small role in the popular comedy “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” when he was just 18 years old. He followed that up with a lead role in the cult classic “Valley Girl.” Both films interestingly dealt with the life of teenagers in the Los Angeles suburbs of the San Fernando Valley.

For his third film Cage would finally agree to work with his uncle when he appeared in Coppola’s “Rumble Fish,” followed the following year by Coppola’s “The Cotton Club.

Seventeen years after we last followed historian, cryptographer, and treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates (played by Nicolas Cage) on an adventure, we might finally be getting a new sequel to the 2004 film National Treasure and its 2007 follow-up National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. Although producer Jerry Bruckheimer said two years ago that there was a “really good” script in place and awaiting Cage’s approval, it must not have met his approval, because screenwriter Ted Elliott revealed to the National Treasure Hunt podcast that he has been working on the project for the last year and recently completed his first draft of the script.

During his interview on the podcast, Elliott confirmed that his script is complete and ready for revisions and teased that he has written “familiar faces” into the story beyond the returning main characters of Ben Gates, computer expert and author Riley Poole (Justin Bartha), Dr. Abigail...

With all his foul-mouthed bluster and propensity for extreme violence, it's easy to miss just how lonely the Deadpool character is. In his first two vehicles, Ryan Reynolds' motor-mouthed mercenary spends a lot of time alone and separated from the people he cares about, be it the consequence of his own actions or those who have wronged him (if not both). We tend to spend a lot of time talking about the series' more outrageous moments, like when Wade Wilson gets (consensually!) pegged by his girlfriend Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) or waddles about with a pair of baby legs after being torn in half by Juggernaut. Less attention is showered on the scenes where Wade is too insecure to let Vanessa know he's still alive after a life-saving experiment renders him heavily scarred or trying (and failing) to kill himself while mourning her temporary death.

You'll just have to watch the third "Deadpool" movie,...

Having a decades-long career in the film industry, Nicolas Cage has delivered unforgettable performances in films such as the National Treasure series and his Oscar-winning role in Leaving Las Vegas, as well as fan favorites like Vampire’s Kiss, Face/Off, and Ghost Rider.

Nicolas Cage | Credit: Image by Nicolas Genin, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Despite his extensive filmography, the actor recently emphasized the significance of Pig, as a drama that stands above the rest. Cage, who is returning to the silver screen with Longlegs, recently revealed the 2021 film as the film he most wants his fans to experience, describing it as a “folk song” to him among his 120 roles.

Nicolas Cage Declares Pig His Most Essential Film

In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Hollywood star Nicolas Cage was asked for a recommendation on which film would be the best starting point for someone new to his work,...

When Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse first hit the theatres, not many could have anticipated the phenomenon that it would turn out to be. The animated movie went on to create waves, not only for its depiction of Miles Morales’ Spider-Man, but also for the idea it introduced us to – the first depiction of a Marvel multiverse. The multiverse meant that we would have an opportunity to witness multiple versions of Spider-Man over the years. While its sequel gave us a sneak peek at multiple versions, fans will be taken through one’s story in detail – Spider-Man Noir.

Casting for Nicolas Cage starrer Spider-Noir is in full swing

Nicolas Cage will reunite with his character Spider-Man Noir in a live-action series l Credits: Sony Pictues

Spider-Noir, a live-action series coming from MGM Studios and Prime Video, is all set to chronicle the adventures of an aging (and one who...

The big new horror movie coming out this weekend is Longlegs, starring Maika Monroe as an FBI agent and Nicolas Cage as the titular serial killer, who we assume has an impressive set of gams.

Cage’s character is apparently so creepy that no images of him have been included in the trailer or any of the film’s marketing. So instead, here’s a clip of him getting so horny that his brain explodes in a Japanese electronics commercial:

But Longlegs is far from the first time that Cage has played a big creep. In fact, you could argue that one of his creepiest roles was that of Nicolas Cage, host of Saturday Night Live.

Cage has only hosted the show once, for the Season 18 premiere back in 1992. He did have previous TV comedy experience, having starred alongside Crispin Glover in the pilot for a teen series called The Best of Times.

Longlegs, the highly regarded horror film starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, stunned the North American box office over the weekend to open on an estimated $22.6m record bow for Neon.

‘Longlegs’: Review

Osgood Perkins’s film about an FBI agent on the trail of a satanic serial killer may not have won the box office weekend – that accolade went to Universal/Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 with a $44.7m hold – but second place against a summer tentpole is impressive.

Further, the opening weekend result has revived the horror genre and delivered a timely fillip to box office in a difficult year.

Longlegs, the highly regarded horror film starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, has opened on an estimated $22m in North America, delivering a record bow for Neon.

‘Longlegs’: Review

Osgood Perkins’s film about an FBI agent on the trail of a satanic serial killer may not have won the box office weekend – that accolade went to Universal/Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 with a $44.7m hold – but it has revived the horror genre and delivered a timely fillip to box office in a difficult year.

Neon acquired Longlegs at EFM in 2023 and said it paid less than $10m...

The genre of horror is such that it takes inspiration from a legion of sources; while there are classics like The Conjuring and Texas Chainsaw Massacre based on real-life events, a cornucopia of paranormal films – like the ones predicated on the Latin American folklore of La Llorana – are also weaved using cultural, mythical fables and urban legends. And then there’s Nicolas Cage’s Longlegs.

Longlegs (2024) | Neon

Cage, who stars as the eponymous serial killer in Longlegs – which perhaps marks the most petrifying outing of his career – used his late mother’s spooky skincare routine while prepping for his gruesome role in the newly released movie. What a genius.

Nicolas Cage’s Peculiar Source of Inspiration For Longlegs

While some critics have extolled Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs as “the most terrifying horror movie of 2024,” others have deemed it a cross between gory cinematic masterpieces like The Silence of the Lambs and Hereditary.

Maika Monroe is set to star in her upcoming film Longlegs with Nicolas Cage. The latter is notorious for his method-acting chops, the kind that leads to some awkward situations with his co-stars. However, Monroe was taken aback when she heard that Cage was a fan of her work as well.

Nicolas Cage in a still from National Treasure || Disney

Monroe spoke to IndieWire about her experience working with the Ghost Rider alum and how much she admired the actor. Monroe was also vocal about one thing that she could never find herself doing, that Nicolas Cage does regularly.

Mika Monroe could never find herself indulging in method acting A scene from Longlegs || Neon

Nicolas Cage is known for completely disappearing into the character that he is playing. The marketing around the film has made sure that the audience never sees Cage’s character before they come to see the film in theatres.

Exclusive: Jill Kargman (Odd Mom Out), Justin Bartha (The Hangover), David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) and Christine Taylor (Search Party) have been set to topline Miracle on 74th Street, an indie comedy from director Rachel Israel (The Floaters), which has wrapped production.

Others in the cast include Laura Bell Bundy, Eugene Cordero, Jessica Capshaw, Clara Wong, Jason Biggs, Jenny Mollen, Sol Miranda, Olli Haaskivi, Nathan Lee Graham, and Dan Hedaya. Then, there’s Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow, who will appear in cameos.

Written by Kargman, Carol Hartsell, and Sean Crespo, Miracle on 74th Street follows renowned influencer Dzanielle as she navigates fake friends among the black card-swiping, Ozempic-sharting, workout-addicted Upper East Siders. In her comedic quest for a million followers, she finds her first real new friend and her true self.

Producers on the film include Tiny Office Productions’ Sj Allocco-St. Germain and Arielle Haller-Silverstone, Akward Productions’ Mandy Ward, and Steven Ast.

It sounds like the Spider-Man Noir live-action series on Amazon is really shaping up to be something unique! Set in 1930s New York City, this time, the focus is interestingly not Peter Parker. The mention of it being set in its own universe also adds intrigue.

John Cena in Peacemaker (image credit: DC)

Another intriguing report claims the presence of Sandman too. Fans are speculating this would be the perfect moment for John Cena to join the MCU, it’s understandable given fans have been clamoring for this to happen for quite a while now.

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According to reports from Daniel Richtman’s Patreon (@DanielRPK on X), the upcoming Spider-Man Noir series, featuring Nicolas Cage, is rumored to include Sandman as one of its villains. While these details remain speculative, the prospect of Sandman appearing in this mystery...

After being rumored last week, Variety has confirmed that Academy Award-nominee Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin; Edge of Tomorrow; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) has joined the cast of Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming Spider-Noir live-action series as the show's lead villain.

Further details on his role were unavailable, but it seems probable that he'll be playing Spider-Man Noir's archnemesis Norman Osborn, who in this universe is a ruthless crime lord, with a vast criminal empire that is involved in a variety of illegal enterprises, including, but not limited to, bootlegging, gambling, and human trafficking. His activities ultimately put him in the path of our hero, who, throughout the comic miniseries, is seeking to bring justice to the corrupt and crime-ridden streets of New York.

Gleeson joins a cast headlined by Academy Award-winner Nicolas Cage (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse; National Treasure; Ghost Rider...

Variety is reporting that Academy Award-nominee Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin; Edge of Tomorrow; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) has joined the cast of Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming Spider-Noir series as the show's lead villain.

Further details on his role were unavailable, but it seems probable that he'll be playing Spider-Man Noir's archnemesis Norman Osborn, who in this universe is a ruthless crime lord, with a vast criminal empire that is involved in a variety of illegal enterprises, including, but not limited to, bootlegging, gambling, and human trafficking. His activities ultimately put him in the path of our hero, who, throughout the comic miniseries, is seeking to bring justice to the corrupt and crime-ridden streets of New York.

Gleeson joins a cast headlined by Academy Award-winner Nicolas Cage (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse; National Treasure; Ghost Rider) as the titular hero and Lamorne Morris...

If there is one character that should go down in history as one of the best of all time, it would have to be Bryan Cranston’s Walter White in Breaking Bad. The complexities existing within this one character can be studied for years, and all are credited to the actor’s performance. His dedication to showcasing the very messed up parts of the once high school teacher turned drug kingpin has helped create one of the best pieces of television in decades.

Walter White’s ending scene from Breaking Bad I High Bridge Entertainment

Considering just how iconic Cranston’s performance was, it is not surprising that he has managed to inspire many to follow similar paths as him. However, many would be surprised to know that Oscar-winner, Nicolas Cage, was heavily inspired by Walter White’s character.

Nicolas Cage Was Deeply Affected By Bryan Cranston

Despite being one...

With a filmography that boasts over 100 films and an Oscar win for his heart-wrenching performance in Mike Figgis’ Leaving Las Vegas back in 1995, Nicolas Cage continues to defy the odds and evade any singular Hollywood label. His chameleon-like adaptability has seen him delve into dramas, thrillers, horrors, & fantasy films with a vigor that is uniquely Cage.

Now, as the Ghost Rider actor starts a new adventure in the TV industry, Cage is ready to swing into action with the highly anticipated MGM+ ad Amazon Prime Video’s live-action Spider-Man Noir series—an 8-episode exploration into a tantalizing Pop-art infused world, as he recently disclosed in a chat with The New Yorker.

Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider | Columbia Pictures

With his reprised role from the animated hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the actor promises a spectacle that’s brimming with “monsters” mash madness—a truly sparkling addition to his already luminescent career.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is now available digitally for rent or purchase, as well as on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra High Definition, and DVD and we're celebrating with an awesome giveaway for fans of the film!

The swag pack includes a copy of the film in 4K, a dark brown satchel, and one pair of Camper Mugs! You can see what's included and find out how to enter below!

Directed and co-written for the screen by Guy Ritchie, and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare stars Henry Cavill, Eiza González (Baby Driver), Alan Ritchson (TV’s Reacher), Alex Pettyfer (In Time), Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After series), Babs Olusamokun (Dune), Henrique Zaga (Beyond the Universe), Til Schweiger (Inglourious Basterds), with Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) and Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride).

Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare...

Anime is more than just a niche in the United States now and Hollywood is taking notice — Netflix especially. The streamer has both produced English-language anime movie/TV adaptations in-house and imported shows made in Japan for international distribution (such as the live-action "Fullmetal Alchemist" trilogy). One can only wonder which anime Netflix will see fit to adapt next — and whether fans should see that as a promise or a threat.

In the meantime, one of Netflix's most recent imports won't convince it to slow down on live-action anime. 2024's "Golden Kamuy," which premiered in Japanese theaters this past January, was added to Netflix on May 19, 2024. The film is an adaptation of a manga by Satoru Noda, which was previously adapted as an anime in 2018. The "Golden Kamuy" manga is complete (it ran for 314 chapters from 2015 to 2022), while the anime still has a fifth and final season on the horizon adapting the manga's last chapters.

And there you were, sitting comfortably in your chair and reading this, thinking that National Treasure, the adventure series starring Nicholas Cage that acted as a blend between Indiana Jones and The Da Vinci Code (it had the pizzaz of Indiana Jones and the historical nonsenses of The Da Vinci Code all in one), would be excluded from the current revival/reboot craze. But guess what… you thought wrong! The series was never a mainstream hit, but it was quite charming, and many people liked it despite its issues. Now, talks of a third movie have been all around the place for years now, but director Jon Turteltaub has recently confirmed that a third movie is being written.

This comes after some very pessimistic comments made by the series star, Nicholas Cage, who did not give us much hope that he would be returning to the role of Ben Gates,...