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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rami Malek Spy Thriller ‘The Amateur' Gets Digital Streaming Date
"The Amateur" partial poster featuring Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne. The Amateur — a CIA spy thriller starring Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne — is coming soon to digital streaming. Rated R, The Amateur opened in theaters on April 11. The summary for The Amateur reads, 'Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. 'When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.' Directed by James Hawes, The Amateur also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez and Danny Sapani. The Amateur will be released on streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, June 10, 20th Century Studios announced on Tuesday. The digital purchase and rental prices have not yet been announced, but new films released on PVOD generally cost anywhere between $19.99 to $29.99 to purchase and $14.99 to $24.99 to rent for 48 hours. The Amateur will be available on a variety of digital platforms including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube. The Amateur earned $40.7 million in North American theaters and $55 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $95.7 million against a $60 million budget before prints and advertising costs. The Amateur also received a 60% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 177 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'Rami Malek is a compellingly unconventional action hero in the otherwise formulaic The Amateur, which dispenses justice with solid execution but a curious lack of emotional stakes.' The film also received an 88% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter. The audience summary for the film on RT reads, 'Jason Bourne goes geek, The Amateur proves that heart and a good cast can elevate a seen-before premise into an action-packed, thrilling ride.' The Amateur arrives on PVOD on June 10.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New Pee-Wee Herman Documentary Arrives On Streaming This Week
Pee-wee as Himself, a new two-part documentary on late actor Paul Reubens and his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman, premieres on streaming this week. The official synopsis for the documentary partially reads, 'Driven by a soul-baring interview with Paul Reubens, the man behind the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, Pee-wee as Himself is the definitive portrait of the comedic performer and a window into his never-before-discussed personal life. 'Determined to correct the record and tell the factual story of his life, Reubens excavates his kaleidoscopic influences, origins in the circus and avant-garde performance theater, and career choices, while reflecting on the reasoning behind, and the consequences of, severing his beloved alter ego from his authentic self." Reubens died on July 30, 2023, at age 70 after a private battle with cancer. An HBO Original Documentary, Part 1 of Pee-wee as Himself premieres on HBO on Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, immediately followed by Part 2 at 9:40 p.m. ET/PT, per a Warner Bros. Discovery press release. Both parts of the documentary will also be available to stream on Max. Directed and produced by Matt Wolf, Pee-wee as Himself features interviews with Reubens' sister, Abby Rubenfeld, and artists Gary Panter and Wayne White, as well as actors Lynne Stewart, John Moody, Alison Mork, Natasha Lyonne, S. Epatha Merkerson, Laurence Fishburne, Debi Mazar, David Arquette, Laraine Newman and Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Also featured in the documentary are interviews with directors Tim Burton and Judd Apatow. Burton made his feature film directorial debut in 1985 with Reubens' Pee-wee's Big Adventure, while Apatow directed the iconic actor in the 2016 Netflix original comedy movie Pee-wee's Big Holiday. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, Pee-wee as Himself is 'woven together from over 40 hours of interview footage filmed before Reubens' premature death in 2023, 1,000 hours of archival footage, and tens of thousands of never-before-seen photographs from his personal collections.' The summary for the documentary also partially notes that the documentary "chronicles Reubens' influences, from growing up in the circus town of Sarasota, Fla. to his avant-garde theater training at the California Institute of the Arts. Combining his love of performance art and comedy, Reubens joined the legendary Groundlings improv group, where he created Pee-wee Herman, the impish character that would come to define his career.' Pee-wee Herman Ultimate Action Figure. NECA May is shaping up to be a Pee-wee Herman renaissance in pop culture. In addition to the release of the Pee-wee as Himself two-part documentary, collectibles company NECA recently released a 7-inch-scale Pee-wee Herman 'Ultimate Action Figure.' The action figure features Paul Reubens' famed character in his trademark gray glen plaid suit, white shoes and shirt and red bow tie, along with a Pterri the pterodactyl accessory. Pterri (voiced by John Paragon), of course, was featured on Reubens' classic series Pee-wee's Playhouse. Part 1 of Pee-wee as Himself — a documentary featuring Paul Reubens and his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman — premieres on HBO on Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by Part 2 at 9:40 p.m. ET/PT. Pee-wee as Himself Parts 1 and 2 will also be available to stream on Max.
Egypt Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Animated family adventure SNEAKS arrives in Egyptian cinemas on May 7th
Get ready for an exciting journey through the streets of New York as the highly anticipated animated family comedy SNEAKS makes its way to Egyptian cinemas on May 7th, courtesy of Four Star Films, which is managing the film's distribution in Egypt. Featuring an all-star voice cast — including Martin Lawrence (BAD BOYS), Laurence Fishburne (THE MATRIX), Anthony Mackie (CAPTAIN AMERICA), three-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor Keith David, Rico Rodriguez (MODERN FAMILY), Jonathan Kite (2 BROKE GIRLS), and Chloe Bailey (LAST HOLIDAY) — this visually stunning and humor-packed adventure promises to entertain audiences of all ages. The film follows a designer sneaker who, after unexpectedly finding himself lost in New York City, must dig deep into his sole to rescue his sister and make his way back to his rightful owner. With its dazzling animation, sharp humor, and immersive storytelling, SNEAKS brings a fresh perspective to the world of footwear, transforming ordinary sneakers into expressive characters full of personality and charm. The film also boasts an energetic soundtrack featuring music from Terrace Martin and Grammy award-winning producer Mustard, adding to its lively, rhythm-infused atmosphere. Directed by Rob Edwards and Chris Jenkins and penned by Edwards, SNEAKS combines adventure, comedy, and heartwarming moments, making it a must-watch for families and animation lovers alike. Find out the movie's availability and showtimes at your nearest movie theater.
Geek Tyrant
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS* Nearly Included Goliath, Red Hulk, and More, Here's Why That Changed — GeekTyrant
Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe's misfit team of the Thunderbolts* was revealed as the 'The New Avengers', the film went through several iterations that could've made the movie feel even bigger and more wild. According to screenwriter Eric Pearson, early drafts of the film featured some surprising characters who didn't make the final cut, including Laurence Fishburne's Bill Foster a.k.a. Goliath, Harrison Ford's Red Hulk, and the fan-favorite manipulator himself, Baron Zemo, played by Daniel Brühl. Pearson told ComicBook. 'I don't think there was anybody I asked for that we didn't get. There was a point where I wanted Red Hulk to be the villain and [Marvel Studios] said, 'No.' 'I was annoyed and now I'm happy. The Sentry is the perfect person [for the villain role]. Any time you think you have it figured out and they tell you that you can't do it, you are annoyed.' Red Hulk, of course, was being saved for Captain America: Brave New World , where Ford's Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross went through his big transformation. But Pearson wasn't just eyeing Red Hulk, he also wanted to bring back Bill Foster in a more active role. 'There was a draft or two where Bucky was not involved, and there was a draft or two where Bill Foster was involved. Ava's surrogate father, he comes in with [a role] bigger than a cameo and has a Goliath kind of moment and joins the team towards the end.' Foster became Goliath by using Pym Particles to grow to massive size, essentially becoming a Giant-Man of his own. The idea of pairing him with Alexei/Red Guardian as two fatherly figures was floated, but it didn't stick. Pearson said: 'I think there was something with two old guys, [Foster] and [Alexei], who are not exactly fathers, but acting as fathers. I forget why that was pulled out. Probably because he didn't have the same background trauma that these other characters had, which was the unifying theme.' The studio and director Jake Schreier also toyed with the idea of adding Man-Thing and Baron Zemo into the mix. Both characters have deep roots in Thunderbolts lore. After all, Zemo literally created the team in the comics as part of an elaborate con, and Man-Thing served on the supernatural version of the team led by Luke Cage. 'Jake was very excited about doing Man-Thing. The other one was Zemo. 'Let's get Zemo in there.' We talked about it a lot. It wasn't, 'No, let's deny the audience these people or deny our director this character that he wanted to use.' It was more like, 'Let's talk about it and find a way that doesn't break the story we are trying to tell.'' Zemo ultimately didn't fit. As cool as it would have been to see Daniel Brühl's scheming Sokovian pop back up after his Disney+ run in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier , this story had other goals. 'What was very important to me is I found a story that wasn't just a rehash of [DC's] Suicide Squad . We have had two Suicide Squad movies recently and the last thing I wanted to do was, 'Hey, we are going to put a team together.' 'Not because it's a bad story, but it's just because it is a story audiences are familiar with. They sit in there and say, 'Oh, I know the moves of this story.'' The final version of Thunderbolts* still pulls deep from Marvel's bench: Yelena, John Walker, Ghost, and Taskmaster start things off, while Red Guardian and Bucky enter later, with Sentry bringing a destabilizing wildcard into the mix. But knowing how close we were to seeing a full-on Zemo-led operation or a Goliath-sized return? That's just a fun little 'what if' that will fuel fan discussions. In the comics, Zemo, Goliath, and Red Hulk, were core parts of the Thunderbolts legacy. Zemo's team masqueraded as heroes during the post- Onslaught Marvel Universe. Red Hulk led his own aggressive version of the team alongside Punisher, Elektra, Deadpool, and Venom. Goliath was a founding member in Zemo's original lineup. In the end, the characters that did end up in the movie were perfect for the story that was told.
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'The Matrix' to be Re-Released in Theaters With Epic New Version
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Cosm's "shared reality" venues are releasing a new version of 1999's "The Matrix" this June. As reported by Deadline, in partnership with Warner Bros., Cosm is releasing what appears to be essentially the same movie, but with their 87-foot LED domes making it a much more immersive experience. "The Matrix" makes for a fitting feature, since it's named after a similar experience so immersive that the people inside it believe it's real. You can watch the trailer for the release below. Read More: 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Trailer Reveals Bloody First Look As you can see, Cosm's technology allows for the screen to wrap around the audience, mimicking a planetarium, so that the audience members can look all the way around and see the Matrix code, Morpheus's dojo, Neo's arsenal, etc. "The Matrix" screenings begin on June 6, and tickets are on sale on and the Cosm app. Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus in "The Matrix." Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus in "The Matrix." Warner Bros Cosm currently has locations in Los Angeles, California, and Dallas, Texas. The company hopes to open new locations in 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, and Detroit, Michigan. This isn't the first time "The Matrix" and the film series have come up in recent days. Deadline interviewed Warner Bros Pictures co-chairman/CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy earlier this month, who confirmed that Drew Goddard was writing and directing "The Matrix 5." However, it wasn't made clear if this will be a continuation of "The Matrix Resurrections" or a reboot. There's also no word on whether or not Keanu Reeves or any of the other on-screen talent are on board. From one point of view, it's surprising "The Matrix 5" is being considered at all. "The Matrix Resurrections," the latest entry in the film series, was the worst-performing feature in the series, failing to even make up its $190 million production budget and instead stalling at $159 million. It's possible that Goddard is the driving force behind the new project. This will be the first "The Matrix" film not directed by either one or both of the Wachowski sisters, though Lana Wachowski will serve as executive producer. "The Matrix" also made news when it was learned, during Laurence Fishburne's interview on "The View," that the actor was apparently not wanted in the cast of "The Matrix Resurrections." "I offered my services to the fourth 'Matrix,' and they didn't respond well to that," Fishburne said. "It's not like I didn't say, 'I'd like to offer my services.' I did." Regardless, Fishburne said he would still consider appearing in "The Matrix 5" if asked. More Movies: Jeff Bridges Wants to Return to Most Beloved Role Oscar-Winning Actress Says No to Ryan Gosling's 'Star Wars' Movie
