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CNET
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
How to Watch Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' at Home
A new Bong Joon Ho movie is streaming and that's a big deal. After all, he's the director of critically acclaimed flicks such as Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer and the Oscar best picture winner Parasite. In Bong's new dark comedy Mickey 17, which is now available on Max, Robert Pattinson's main character applies to be an "expendable." As the official trailer reveals, the unconventional occupation involves missions that often result in death, with Pattinson's body reprinted every time he croaks. The sci-fi -- Bong's eighth feature film -- also stars Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo. Mickey 17 is based on Edward Ashton's 2022 novel Mickey7. Other noteworthy Max premieres this month include The Brutalist (already streaming), season 3 of And Just Like That... (streaming May 29) and the new movie Mountainhead (streaming May 31). Max will soon take on the title HBO Max again, but for now, it's still using the one-word moniker. When to watch Mickey 17 on Max Mickey 17 hit Max on May 23 and is available to stream now. If you want a Max subscription, you can choose from a $10 per month Basic with Ads, $17 per month ad-free Standard or $21 per month ad-free Premium. Max also carries one of Bong's other movies, the 2006 monster flick The Host. You don't have to get Max to watch Mickey 17 at home -- your other option is to rent it at Amazon or Fandango at Home. That will cost you $6.
CNET
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
'Mickey 17' Is Now Streaming. Here's How to Watch the Sci-Fi Film
A new Bong Joon Ho movie is streaming and that's a big deal. After all, he's the director of critically acclaimed flicks such as Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer and the Oscar best picture winner Parasite. In Bong's new dark comedy Mickey 17, which is now available on Max, Robert Pattinson's main character applies to be an "expendable." As the official trailer reveals, the unconventional occupation involves missions that often result in death, with Pattinson's body reprinted every time he croaks. The sci-fi -- Bong's eighth feature film -- also stars Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. Mickey 17 is based on Edward Ashton's 2022 novel Mickey7. Other noteworthy Max premieres this month include The Brutalist (already streaming), season 3 of And Just Like That... (streaming May 29) and the new movie Mountainhead (streaming May 31). Max will soon take on the title HBO Max again, but for now, it's still using the one-word moniker. When to watch Mickey 17 on Max Mickey 17 hit Max on May 23 and is available to stream now. If you want a Max subscription, you can choose from a $10 per month Basic with Ads, $17 per month ad-free Standard or $21 per month ad-free Premium. Max also carries one of Bong's other movies, the 2006 monster flick The Host. You don't have to get Max to watch Mickey 17 at home -- your other option is to rent it at Amazon or Fandango at Home. That will cost you $6.
Geek Feed
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Is John Boyega NOT Going to be in Daisy Ridley's Next Star Wars?
We know that Daisy Ridley is going to be starring in another Star Wars movie as Rey Skywalker, and fans have been wondering just which of her Sequel Trilogy co-stars will be coming back. Some have been hoping that John Boyega would return as Finn, but after a recent talk with ScreenRant, it's possible that he may not actually have a part in it. Boyega tells SR: 'I'm just hoping that Daisy gets that chance to shine in a franchise that's finally hers, as a Jedi that's fully qualified, I can't wait to watch it. I really can't. I'm happy for her.' Admittedly, Boyega has gone public about not being pleased with the direction his character took in the Sequel Trilogy. He had said that he thought he was going to be the new Jedi lead, what with Finn wielding the Skywalker lightsaber in the promos, but instead the lightsaber came to Rey, and Finn was treated as a sort of red herring. If anything, his journey as a reformed stormtrooper-turned-rebel did have a solid arc all the way up to the original plans for Episode IX , but directors were fired and plans were changed, and The Rise of Skywalker seemed to be more concerned about giving Finn a girlfriend in the form of Naomi Ackie. Fans are still holding out for Finn to get his proper hero's journey onscreen, but based on what Boyega said, it's possible he could be sitting this Rey Skywalker movie out. Fingers crossed he shows up in a future project though because Finn still has a lot of potential as a character. Who knows? Maybe he is in the movie, and this is just some misdirection until Lucasfilm confirms his involvement? We'll just have to wait and see. No release date has been set for Rey's New Jedi Order movie.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eva Victor's ‘Sorry, Baby' With Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges to Open Edinburgh Film Festival
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Eva Victor's comedy-drama movie Sorry, Baby is set to open the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film, starring Naomi Ackie (Mickey 17) and Lucas Hedges (Lady Bird), follows Agnes (Victor) who is on a path of recovery. 'Something bad happened to Agnes, but life goes on…,' a plot synopsis reads. 'For everyone around her, at least. When a beloved friend visits her, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she has been, and begins to work out how to move forward.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Produced by Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak and Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), Sorry, Baby premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, where Victor won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. The film will be screened as part of Directors' Fortnight at this year's Cannes Film Festival and will be released later this year by A24 in the U.S. and Picturehouse Entertainment in the U.K.. Edinburgh International Film Festival will run Aug. 14-20. 'This is a film that completely floored us,' says EIFF CEO and festival director Paul Ridd. 'It's witty and moving script, and formal confidence is married to heartbreaking performances from a wonderful cast, and it signals Eva Victor as a major talent on screen and behind the camera. The film's fierce, uncompromising spirit and independence perfectly aligns with EIFF, and we are honored to open this year's festival with such a wonderful film.' Added Sara Frain, director of distribution & marketing at Picturehouse: 'The Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned for its commitment to showcasing distinct new voices in cinema. Eva Victor's Sorry Baby is a shining example of this, marking the emergence of a remarkable talent. We are delighted to be the opening film, serving as a launch pad to bring this unique and sharply humorous film to U.K. audiences.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Sign up for THR's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'Completely floored us': The Sundance indie film to open Edinburgh International Film Festival
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... An indie film that premiered to critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival is to open this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). Sorry, Baby, starring and written by Eva Victor, will launch the reborn film festival's second edition. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The film, which features supporting performances from Naomi Ackie, who has appeared in Mickey 17, and Lucas Hedges, who was in Lady Bird, saw Ms Victor win the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance. Meanwhile, the production will be screened as part of Directors Fortnight at this year's Cannes Film Festival and will be released later this year by A24 in the US and Picturehouse Entertainment in the UK. Paul Ridd, chief executive and festival director of EIFF, said: 'This is a film that completely floored us. Its witty and moving script and formal confidence is married to heart-breaking performances from a wonderful cast, and it signals Eva Victor as a major talent on screen and behind the camera. 'The film's fierce, uncompromising spirit and independence perfectly aligns with EIFF, and we are honoured to open this year's festival with such a wonderful film.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mr Ridd was appointed in November 2023 to lead the programming of the festival, which was plunged into crisis two years ago with the collapse of the arts charity behind the event. Sorry, Baby will be the opening film of the EIFF. | Sorry, Baby Sara Frain, director of distribution and marketing at Picturehouse, said: 'The Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned for its commitment to showcasing distinct new voices in cinema. Eva Victor's Sorry Baby is a shining example of this, marking the emergence of a remarkable talent. We are delighted to be the opening film, serving as a launch pad to bring this unique and sharply humorous film to UK audiences.'
