Fresh off the success ofOverboard, Mexican superstarEugenio Derbezis finalizing a deal to play the villain in Paramount Players’ live-actionDora the Explorermovie, Collider has learned. Derbez will play a roguish explorer named Alejandro Gutierrez who ends up being the antagonist. We’re not sure if that’s treated as a reveal in the film, so we apologize in advance if we’re spoiling the Dora the Explorer movie here. Additionally, Walden Media has joined the project as a co-financier and co-producer, according to sources....

With screenwriterSteven Knight’snew movieLocked Downnow streaming on HBO Max, I recently landed an extended interview with directorDoug Limanwhere he went into great detail about how the movie was made during a worldwide pandemic and all the various challenges that bubbled up during the production. If you’re a fan of hearing the real stories about movie making, or just curious to hear Liman talk about the way he like to work, I promise you’ll enjoy this interview....

If you’re feeling nostalgic for the golden age of quirky teen comedies, you’re in luck.Emma Stone’sbreakout hit,Easy A,a film that perfectly captures the late-2000s vibe, is now streaming for free on Tubi.The movie is basicallyThe Scarlet Letterbut modern, snarky, satirical, and in a high school. Stone stars as Olive Penderghast, an ordinary high schooler who tells a harmless little lie about losing her virginity to boost her social status, which many of us have probably done and some probably still do....

FX’sFargocontinues its trend of enlisting star-studded casts to fill out the anthology series, but the upcoming Season 3 may be the most enticing roster yet.Martin FreemanandBilly Bob Thorntonin Season 1 paved the way forKirsten Dunstin Season 2, and now a batch of names — including ones fromHarry Potter,Batman v Superman, andDoctor Strange— have been added to the mix. Ewan McGregoris already top-lining Season 3 in the dual role of Emmet and Ray Stussy....

The Magnificent Sevenhas [insert your own Western verb pun here — Lassoed? Roped in? Corralled?] $12.7 million on Friday, which is a good haul that puts it on track for more than $35 million through the weekend. Westerns aren’t typically box office barnstormers these days, butMagnificent Sevenis already on track to bestQuentin Tarantino’sThe Hateful Eight, which premiered Christmas weekend of 2015 to $16.2 million, as well asDjango Unchained, which provided a pretty nice box office opening in 2012 of $30....

Even though it’s officially the Christmas season, the holiday season is another great excuse forhorrorfans to watch some of their favorite blood-soaked films. Of course, given the time of year, pertaining to the frosty variety. 2024 saw a new Christmas slasher classic inTerrifier 3.Damien Leone’s third entry in his indie horror franchise brought the demented holly and jolly, but it also gives us a sea of new merchandise. This included action figures, Funko Pops and apparel collections....

The streaming wars were always going to heat up this year, but they’ve taken on a new angle as everyone is stuck inside and companies see a prime opportunity to lock down a captive audience. HBO Max is set to debut on May 27th, but they’re already planning to the end of the summer with a wave of original content that includes theSeth RogencomedyAn American Pickle, the three-partAmy SchumerdocumentaryExpecting Amy, the adult animated comedyClose Enough, the scripted comedyFrayed, and more....

Hulu has given us a heads up on the movies and TV shows that will be arriving on the streaming service this March. It’s really making me wonder why I spend time watching anything else. Hulu, which has been picking up just about every outstanding TV show ever, even as Netflix drops them in favor of original programming, now adds more small-screen standouts to their current library. There’sSeinfeld. There’sLost. Oh and there’s evenevery single episode ofER....

The Real Housewives of New Jerseywill go down as being one of the best franchises inBravohistory, but I think we can all agree that the earlier seasons are way better. Recently, I decided to start thereality showfrom the beginning again - and I was astonished. Seasons 1 and 2 are almost incomparable to the rest of the show. Everything was golden. The specific cast, the Italian family values, the holiday episodes, and even the drama....

It seems lately that we’ve found ourselves in something of aJosh Hartnettrenaissance. Between appearances inChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimer,Guy Ritchie’sWrath of Man, and the “Beyond the Sea” episode ofBlack Mirror, Hartnett has returned to the spotlight with as much excitement as ever. But before he stars inM. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming psychological thriller,Trap, we should revisit one of Hartnett’s most slept on roles, where he ventured into the horror genre to hack and slash some vampires....

Fans are eagerly waiting for Elle Wood’s return inLegally Blonde 3. The 2001 movie based onAmanda Brown’s book introduced the audience to the fashionable sorority girl who followed her boyfriend Warner to Harvard Law School. StarringReese Witherspoonin the leading role, the movie made an instant connection with fans and propelled into a franchise with a sequel in 2003,Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, and a 2009 direct-to-DVD spin-off,Legally Blondes....

Marvel Studios kicks off this week with the release of new images fromLokiinaddition to a brand new trailer. Like the trailer, the new images feature key playersfrom the upcoming Marvel Disney+ show:Owen Wilsonas Mobius M. Mobius,Gugu Mbatha-Rawas Judge Renslayer andWunmi Mosakuas Hunter B-15. Of course, the two great shots ofTom Hiddlestonas Loki, too, including a new photo of him and Mobius M. Mobius looking at someone (or something?) just offscreen....

After what feels like years of speculation and rumors, Amazon Studios has finally released the official main cast list for its upcomingTheLord of the Ringsseries. Robert Aramayo,OwainArthur,NazaninBoniadi,TomBudge,MorfyddClark,IsmaelCruzCórdova,Ema Horvath,Markella Kavenagh,JosephMawle,Tyroe Muhafidin,Sophia Nomvete,Megan Richards,Dylan Smith,Charlie Vickers, andDaniel Weymanwill all star as series regulars. Production is set to begin next month. The series is led by showrunners and executive producersJ.D. PayneandPatrick McKay.J.A. Bayona(The Orphanage,Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom), is directing the first two episodes and serving as an executive producer with his partnerBelén Atienza....