Movies

The pace of arthouse /smart-house releases accelerated this weekend as wide-for-specialty openings like A Good Person and The Lost King joined a handful of solid single-theater openings from distributors Greenwich Entertainment, Sideshow/Janus Films, Mubi, Abramorama and Cinema Guild – all set for some expansion. MGM released Killer Films and Elevation Pictures’ A Good Person on

Jonathan Majors‘ lawyer says there’s evidence that’ll prove he committed no crime against a woman who’s alleged he assaulted her — even claiming she’s reversing her own story. Criminal defense attorney Priya Chaudry — who’s representing Majors in this matter — tells TMZ … “Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is probably the victim of

After snapping up the critically acclaimed Jonathan Majors movie Magazine Dreams out of Sundance, Searchlight has set a Dec. 8 theatrical release for the Elijah Bynum directed title; a date that’s right in line with the classics’ label previous awards season launches. Searchlight beat out Neon, Sony Pictures Classics and HBO for this fierce drama

Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City this weekend — and, according to police, he’s being accused of putting hands on a woman … but Jon’s team is calling BS. Law enforcement sources tell us the actor was booked Saturday morning on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. We’re told cops responded to a

Much maligned Richard III finally gets the royal treatment in Stephen Frears’ The Lost King as amateur historian Philippa Langley unearths the monarch’s five century-old remains in a parking lot in Leicester, England in 2012. Two books and a documentary later, IFC Films presents the feature film version in 750+ theaters. “It took eight years

Reese Witherspoon and her husband, Jim Toth, have decided to end their marriage, and we’re told it’s amicable. Reese just posted … “It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep

EXCLUSIVE: The most critically acclaimed John Wick of all-time, Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4, is seeing the franchise’s best Thursday previews of all-time at around $8M per industry estimates tonight. Previews began at 3PM today for the R-rated pic. Tracking had the Chad Stahelski-directed sequel heading for a $65M-$70M opening weekend, which would rep a

Mac McClung is a full-blown superstar following his incredible performance during All-Star Weekend last month — the guy has gone from the G League to the big screen … starring in a commercial with Vince Carter!! The 24-year-old high-flying baller became a household name after stealing the show at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and

With overseas rollout having begun Wednesday, Lionsgate/Thunder Road Films/87 Eleven’s John Wick: Chapter 4 is off to a strong start at the international box office. Across just a handful of markets, figures we’re hearing put the early estimated cume at roughly $3.9M through Wednesday and including Australia and New Zealand’s Thursday launches. As Anthony reported,

Play video content TMZ.com Sam Asghari wants to star in a movie opposite Britney Spears … and he thinks they would be the perfect fit for an action comedy. We got Sam at LAX on Thursday and he was just getting back home from filming a project … so naturally our photog asked him if

EXCLUSIVE: The John Wick franchise has flourished in its post theatrical market, and strong the Keanu Reeves action series will remain in that sector. Ahead of John Wick: Chapter 4‘s opening tomorrow, Lionsgate has unveiled its largest consumer products program to date for the film. Together with the studio’s global consumer products representative, licensing giant

Patrick Beverley is channeling his inner Rocky Balboa during the NBA season … admitting he has ZERO sex the night before games — ’cause he wants to keep his legs fresh!! The Chicago Bulls guard revealed his routine on Barstool Sports’ ‘Pat Bev’ podcast this week … when his cohost, Rone, brought up how Larsa

The death of MGM distribution chief Erik Lomis on Wednesday has shocked many around Hollywood. More than just being a sage to filmmakers and executives about the motion picture business, Lomis was known for his generosity fundraising with the Will Rogers Institute, cultivating others’ careers, and even being a mentor to many in their personal

Austin Butler‘s ‘Elvis’ movie went 0 for 8 at the Oscars — and while it’s unclear if the King himself is feeling down, we do know things have gone south (of the border) for him. The actor was hanging in Cabo San Lucas with his GF, Kaia Gerber, last week — photographed lounging poolside at

No, there won’t be any finger-pointing at the box office this weekend over a franchise film failing to open. For, Lionsgate/Thunder Road Films/87 Eleven’s John Wick: Chapter 4 looks to not only reinvigorate a tentpole-heavy spring, but also debut to a franchise record of $115M worldwide. Broken out that’s $65M-$70M in the U.S./Canada and another

Before J. Cole was smoking his rap competition, he was regularly smoking cigarettes in elementary school — but he credits his mother for setting him straight!!! Cole made the shocking confession on Golden State Warriors General Manager Bob Myers‘ “Lead By Example” podcast and admitted to taking his first tobacco puffs at just six …

Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the headliners for Lollapalooza 2023, which is set for August 3-6 in Chicago’s Grant Park. The Chili Peppers first headlined Lollapalooza in 1992, the mega-concert’s second year, when it was a touring event. Tickets for this year’s concert weekend, which also features top-liners Odesza,

Young Dolph was planning to expand his Paper Route Empire into the world of TV and film before he died … a strategy the late rap star expressed to his team in this newly released footage. In the conclusion of “Love For the Streets,” a track that appears on Dolph’s posthumous LP “Paper Route Frank,”

Jordan Peele won’t have one, but two movies in 2024: an untitled horror thriller on Sept. 27 from his Monkeypaw Productions and a fourth coming out on Christmas Day that year. To be more specific, while the third film is from his production company, the fourth the Oscar winner is directing. No details were provided

Play video content Demi Moore is sharing a heartwarming family moment honoring Bruce Willis … she was by her ex-husband’s side to wish him a very happy birthday as he copes with dementia. Demi posted a sweet video Sunday … as Bruce’s entire fam gathered around to celebrate his 68th birthday. Bruce and his current

Roadside Attraction’s Moving On grossed an estimated $798k at about 800 theaters, about status quo this weekend for a specialty sector that’s better but still looking to break out.   The audience for the Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin-toplined comedy was, not surprisingly, 63% female and 82% over 35. Some 64% were 50+. It played

A new show Chloe Bailey is in — where she’s shown having sex — has sparked a debate about racism and colorism in Hollywood … and now, Halle Berry‘s been roped in. You might’ve noticed the latter is trending this weekend, and the reason is because of this discourse that’s taken off since Donald Glover‘s

The head of the VC firm that invested several hundred million dollars in A24 a year ago says the indie producer-distributor’s “extraordinary” momentum could lead to a large international business and potential acquisitions. As is their wont, A24 executives are not talking publicly, but Stripes partner Ken Fox did speak with Deadline soon after the

The lady who inspired “Mean Girls” is pissed Tina Fey and Paramount have cashed in on her work while she’s been left with zilch … and now, she says she’s doing something about it. Author Rosalind Wiseman told the NY Post this weekend that she and her lawyers are circling legal action to examine the

When New Line/DC’s Shazam: Fury of the Gods hit tracking four weeks ago with a low $35M projection, it was shocking and not shocking to rival distributors. Shocking, because in a spring full of franchise tentpoles, many of which are seeing record opening domestic highs, how can a DC property like Shazam! not keep up

American actor Mark Holton was 34 years old when he played the role of Ozzie Jones — who accidentally swallows the killer Leprechaun’s gold — in the classic St. Patty’s Day horror film “Leprechaun” back in 1993. Mark shared the big screen with Hollywood greats like Warwick Davis as the scary and vindictive leprechaun with

Friday afternoon: We’re hearing that New Line’s Shazam! Fury of the Gods is currently on its way to an $11M Friday, inclusive of last night’s $3.4M, for what’s looking like a $30M opening at 4,071 theaters. The pic cost $125M before P&A, $25M more than the first Shazam! While that’s nothing to scream “Shazam!” about

Lance Reddick, famous for his work on HBO’s “The Wire” and the “John Wick” movie franchise has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Lance’s body was discovered at his Studio City home Friday morning around 9:30 AM. His cause of death is currently unclear, but our law enforcement sources say

In another sign of the return to China for Marvel after a long drought, Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has been set for a day-and-date release on May 5. The James Gunn-directed finale in the series is due to hit North American cinemas that same day while international rollout will begin on May

Play video content Kennedy Entertainment Group LLC Tom Sizemore‘s work on his last feature film before he died was much like a heavyweight champ giving it his all despite being past his prime … so says his director on the project. The late actor plays a police detective in Bruce Bellocchi‘s upcoming flick, “The Legend