Hollywood movies and Broadway musicals have a long history with one another. Over the years, it’s been common for successful musicals to be quickly adapted into Hollywood films for a larger audience to enjoy. However, in more recent years, it has sometimes been working out in reverse. Why is there such a connection between the two? As you may suspect, it often comes down to being able to make money as well as having an engaging and adaptable story....

Fast Xhas been winning the box office for weeks since it first premiered. Despite receiving mixed reviews from movie critics, the latest installment from the franchise has already bagged a massive $660 million, as of this writing. Fast X still has the horsepower to achieve this but not enough to outrace its two predecessors,F9andThe Fate of the Furiousas perCBR. Fast X was directed Louis Leterrier and penned by screenwriters Justin Lin and Dan Mazeau....

Earlier today, news broke that another belovedMarvel characteris returning for the highly-anticipatedSpider-Man: Homecoming, withJon Favreaureprising his role as Happy Hogan, the driver and bodyguard forRobert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark. With production still under way in Atlanta, it may not be too long before we get our first look at this returning character, but until then, new photos have arrived that give us our first look atMarisa Tomeias Aunt May. The actress made her MCU debut in this summer’sCaptain America: Civil Waralongside her on-screen nephew,Tom Holland....

Adam Sandleris no match for Pac-Man in the first clip from the upcoming summer sci-fi adventurePixels. The scene arrives just in time to celebrate the big yellow ghost-chomping icon’s 35th birthday, which officially happens on May 22. A giant global birthday party is planned in cities round the world. The cast and crew ofPixelsare joining with fans and special guests to celebrate with birthday cakes, Pac-Man arcade game free play, and other special events localized to each city....

Gal Gadotis showing her support for a young Florida boy who will be rocking aWonder Womanbackpack and crown on his first day of kindergarten. A woman named Kate Alicia recently posted an article online detailing her son Isaac and his decision to choose a Wonder Woman backpack, complete with crown, for school. Alicia is concerned about her son possibly being ridiculed for his decision, but Gadot was quick to showcase her support....

Sad news has come in as it’s been reported that veteran actor Gavin MacLeod haspassed away. MacLeod, whose credits include memorable roles onThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowandThe Love Boat, reportedly died overnight at his home in Palm Desert, California. He was 90 years old. According to Gavin’s nephew, Mark See, the actor had been in and out of the hospital over the past few months struggling with various illnesses. As of now, it’s unclear what led to MacLeod’s death, but See says it was not related to Covid-19....

Chris Pratt debuted a brand new trailer for Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night. And while the trailer was great and all, a very cool poster arrived along with it that has gotten lost in the mix. Called the definitive Pay-Off poster by Disney and Marvel, this 80s inspired one-sheet has Star-Lord rocking out to his latest awesome mix, surrounded by his adoptive family, the Guardians....

2022was a major test for movies. Following theater shutdowns in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 saw a slow return to movie theaters. There was a mix of hybrid releases on streaming and theaters, with some exclusive theatrical releases. Audiences were slow to return, but followingSpider-Man: No Way Home’s massive box office at the end of 2021, the new year was looking bright. Update July 30, 2025: This article has been updated with a full breakdown of the 2022 worldwide box office....

Han Solo was almost reintroduced inStar Wars: The Force Awakensin a much different way, with the space pirate drunk at the cantina. This was one of the ideas that Lucasfilm had while working on the first movie from the latest trilogy and concept artist Christian Alzmann has shared an image of what that could have looked like. Solo was first introduced in the iconic cantina scene fromA New Hope, which would have been a cool callback, but J....

In the age of “superhero fatigue” – or whatever you wish to call it – Prime Video’sThe Boyshas adamantly avoided falling into the same trappings as other major superhero-based franchises. A lot of this comes down to the show’s topic and themes, a cutting critique of the stereotypes and reality of superheroes and the current social and political climate in America, as well as the excellent writing, directing, and performances by everyone involved....

Jack Nicholsonmade a rare photo appearance in his daughter Lorraine Nicholson’s recent holiday Instagram post. The shot reportedly marks the legendary actor’s first public photo since early 2023, as perThe Hollywood Reporter. Nicholson was last photographed in his happy place, courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game he attended with his son. Nicholson has been a fixture at Lakers games for decades. TheEasy RiderandOne Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest actor now appears in a photo with his daughter Lorraine, who posted a carousel of Instagram holiday pics....

Warning: This article may contain spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 The arrival ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3has broughtJames Gunn’s Marvel adventures to a close, and completed his trilogy of MCU movies in an emotional and franchise changing finale. While the story of the Guardians always seemed to have Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill aka Star-Lord as its driving force, the final installment has turned that on its head and rerouted the whole thing to focus on another character from the group; Rocket Raccoon....

The Grandmaster survived the horrific snap of Thanos, according to Jeff Goldblum. The Mad Titan was able to wipe out half of the universe with one simple snap and all of the Infinity Stones, but Grandmaster is still standing. The character was last seen in a bit of trouble after the events ofThor: Ragnarok, but he was not featured inInfinity War. His brother, on the other hand, was not so lucky....