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USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From 'Fountain of Youth' to 'Mickey 17,' 10 movies you need to stream right now
From 'Fountain of Youth' to 'Mickey 17,' 10 movies you need to stream right now Show Caption Hide Caption 'The Brutalist' trailer: Adrien Brody stars in Golden Globe winner Adrien Brody is a visionary architect in post-World War II America in the three-time Golden Globe-winning "The Brutalist." Love movies? Live for TV? USA TODAY's Watch Party newsletter has all the best recommendations, delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now and be one of the cool kids. It's official: Summer movies have arrived. And once you've had your holiday weekend fill of Tom Cruise and Stitch on the big screen, hit the couch for more flicks. In addition to the Memorial Day dogs and burgers, feast on a mess of films now available on your favorite streaming services, from Netflix and Max to Paramount+ and Hulu. There are theatrical releases if you need to catch up, like a Robert Pattinson sci-fi satire and Jack Quaid action comedy, plus original fare like a Natalie Portman and John Krasinski heist adventure and a revealing Pee-wee Herman documentary. Here are 10 notable new movies you can stream right now: 'The Brutalist' Still haven't see the best movie of last year? Now's the time to finally fix that. Director Brady Corbet's Oscar-nominated historical epic doesn't lose any of its splendor on your TV. A Hungarian-Jewish architect (Adrien Brody) finds a job in postwar America, brings his wife (Felicity Jones) over from Europe, and weathers his own ego and vices in an unforgettable exploration of the immigrant experience and a toxic American dream. Where to watch: Max We've got room on the couch! Sign up for USA TODAY's Watch Party newsletter for film & TV news. 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' The latest slasher movie based on R.L. Stine's "Fear Street" books doesn't have the imagination or innovation of the 2021 trilogy, but it does work as a retro fest with some talented new faces. On prom night 1988, the queen candidates of Shadyside High start dropping like flies thanks to a masked killer, though the best drama is between underdog Lori (India Fowler) and her mean-girl neighbor Tiffany (Fina Strazza). Where to watch: Netflix 'Fountain of Youth' While Guy Ritchie's adventure borrows liberally from "Indiana Jones" and "National Treasure," it tweaks the globe-trotting formula with two A-list heroes instead of one. Natalie Portman and John Krasinski play estranged siblings brought back together to find the mythical Fountain of Youth using art masterpieces and religious artifacts, with cops and a mysterious Vatican-approved protector (Eiza González) trying to foil their efforts. Where to watch: Apple TV+ 'Hard Truths' Mike Leigh's dramedy is worth streaming just for English actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste's stellar performance as a thorny woman with a litany of issues. Pansy (Jean-Baptiste) lays into everyone with angry vigor, be it store workers or her own husband and son. But the whys behind her outbursts reveal themselves as Pansy faces her emotions and her cheerier sister (Michele Austin), who urges Pansy to visit their mom's grave. Where to watch: Paramount+ 'I'm Still Here' Based on a true story, Walter Salles' intense Oscar-nominated family drama is set in Brazil during the politically unstable 1970s. A former congressman (Selton Mello) working as a civil engineer and living an idyllic life by the beach is taken by military forces and disappears. His wife (Fernanda Torres) begins the long process of finding out what happened to him while also fighting to keep their family together and figuring out a new life for herself. Where to watch: Netflix 'The Last Showgirl' In director Gia Coppola's introspective ensemble drama, Pamela Anderson has her meatiest role ever as the feather-clad 30-year veteran of a legendary Las Vegas show who's forced to figure out the next chapter of her life. Anderson proves worthy of some knockout emotional moments, Jamie Lee Curtis shines as a feisty cocktail waitress, and Dave Bautista steals scenes as the show's pensive stage manager. Where to watch: Hulu 'Mickey 17' Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho ("Parasite") has another thought-provoking satire, with some 'Monty Python'-style silliness, in this dark sci-fi comedy starring Robert Pattinson as a hapless space worker who keeps getting killed and printed out again like a sheet of paper. Pattinson lets loose with the physical humor as multiple Mickeys have to save the day in a tale of empathy over cruelty. Where to watch: Max 'Novocaine' Jack Quaid stars in the action comedy as Nate Caine, who because of a genetic condition feels no pain. After his first date with a crush-worthy co-worker (Amber Midthunder), she's taken hostage in a robbery, and Nate goes into hero mode risking life and limb – and getting stabbed, burned and more – to rescue her. Quaid makes the most of his first lead action role in a playfully gory romp that also features a nifty villain turn from Ray Nicholson. Where to watch: Paramount+ 'Paddington in Peru' In the third outing in this sweetly goofy series, the adorable Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) has just become an official British citizen when he gets word that his beloved Aunt Lucy is ailing in Peru. The bear and his human family head to South America to visit, discover Lucy has gone missing and go to find her, running into a shady singing nun (Olivia Colman) and a suave boat captain (Antonio Banderas) obsessed with finding El Dorado. Where to watch: Netflix 'Pee-wee as Himself' The fascinating two-part documentary is a must-see for 1980s kids who grew up watching Pee-wee Herman. But here it's Paul Reubens, the comedian behind the pop-culture icon, who finally has his voice heard. Reubens, who died in 2023, is affable but prickly as he navigates topics with humor and honesty, from why he was a closeted gay man to the emotional consequences of his later legal troubles and being labeled a pedophile. Where to watch: Max
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Filming for new BBC crime series kicks off in Scots shopping centre
The centre isn't far from where a classic Scottish film was made MALL STARS Filming for new BBC crime series kicks off in Scots shopping centre Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FILMING for a new BBC drama has taken place inside a Scottish shopping centre. Cast and crew were spotted shooting scenes for eight-part television series Mint, at The Centre, in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Wednesday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The Centre in Cumbernauld 3 Laura Fraser is due to star in the new TV series 'Mint' The series is said to be a "darkly comic and unconventional drama" about a crime family's inner life. It is being produced by House Productions and Fearless Minds. It stars Emma Laird, known for roles in The Brutalist and Mayor of Kingstown and Sam Riley, star of Firebrand and Rebecca. Laura Fraser, known for Patience and Breaking Bad, Black Mirror actor Lewis Gribben, and Sherwood star Lindsay Duncan are also acting in the series. Its writer, Charlotte Regan said: "I had a little cry the other day thinking about how incredible this cast are. Absolute emotional wreck. "But I honestly can't imagine these characters being brought into the world by better human beings. "Every single one of them is going to smash it and I feel so grateful to have them all onboard." A spokesperson for The Centre wrote about the filming on social media. They said: "The Centre Cumbernauld hosted the filming of the new BBC drama 'Mint' on site. "Sadly, the Centre manager's big break was left on the cutting room floor." We live in Scotland's ugliest town - critics are right, it's a dump that should be demolished One local said: "Great for Cumbernauld." The town is famous for being the film location for the movie Gregory's Girl. Outlander is also shot at the Wardpark Film and Television Studios based in the town.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From 'The Brutalist' to 'Mickey 17,' 10 movies you need to stream right now
From 'The Brutalist' to 'Mickey 17,' 10 movies you need to stream right now Show Caption Hide Caption 'The Brutalist' trailer: Adrien Brody stars in Golden Globe winner Adrien Brody is a visionary architect in post-World War II America in the three-time Golden Globe-winning "The Brutalist." Love movies? Live for TV? USA TODAY's Watch Party newsletter has all the best recommendations, delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now and be one of the cool kids. It's official: Summer movies have arrived. And once you've had your holiday weekend fill of Tom Cruise and Stitch on the big screen, hit the couch for more flicks. In addition to the Memorial Day dogs and burgers, feast on a mess of films now available on your favorite streaming services, from Netflix and Max to Paramount+ and Hulu. There are theatrical releases if you need to catch up, like a Robert Pattinson sci-fi satire and Jack Quaid action comedy, plus original fare like a Natalie Portman and John Krasinski heist adventure and a revealing Pee-wee Herman documentary. Here are 10 notable new movies you can stream right now: 'The Brutalist' Still haven't see the best movie of last year? Now's the time to finally fix that. Director Brady Corbet's Oscar-nominated historical epic doesn't lose any of its splendor on your TV. A Hungarian-Jewish architect (Adrien Brody) finds a job in postwar America, brings his wife (Felicity Jones) over from Europe, and weathers his own ego and vices in an unforgettable exploration of the immigrant experience and a toxic American dream. Where to watch: Max 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' The latest slasher movie based on R.L. Stine's "Fear Street" books doesn't have the imagination or innovation of the 2021 trilogy, but it does work as a retro fest with some talented new faces. On prom night 1988, the queen candidates of Shadyside High start dropping like flies thanks to a masked killer, though the best drama is between underdog Lori (India Fowler) and her mean-girl neighbor Tiffany (Fina Strazza). Where to watch: Netflix 'Fountain of Youth' While Guy Ritchie's adventure borrows liberally from "Indiana Jones" and "National Treasure," it tweaks the globe-trotting formula with two A-list heroes instead of one. Natalie Portman and John Krasinski play estranged siblings brought back together to find the mythical Fountain of Youth using art masterpieces and religious artifacts, with cops and a mysterious Vatican-approved protector (Eiza González) trying to foil their efforts. Where to watch: Apple TV+ 'Hard Truths' Mike Leigh's dramedy is worth streaming just for English actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste's stellar performance as a thorny woman with a litany of issues. Pansy (Jean-Baptiste) lays into everyone with angry vigor, be it store workers or her own husband and son. But the whys behind her outbursts reveal themselves as Pansy faces her emotions and her cheerier sister (Michele Austin), who urges Pansy to visit their mom's grave. Where to watch: Paramount+ 'I'm Still Here' Based on a true story, Walter Salles' intense Oscar-nominated family drama is set in Brazil during the politically unstable 1970s. A former congressman (Selton Mello) working as a civil engineer and living an idyllic life by the beach is taken by military forces and disappears. His wife (Fernanda Torres) begins the long process of finding out what happened to him while also fighting to keep their family together and figuring out a new life for herself. Where to watch: Netflix 'The Last Showgirl' In director Gia Coppola's introspective ensemble drama, Pamela Anderson has her meatiest role ever as the feather-clad 30-year veteran of a legendary Las Vegas show who's forced to figure out the next chapter of her life. Anderson proves worthy of some knockout emotional moments, Jamie Lee Curtis shines as a feisty cocktail waitress, and Dave Bautista steals scenes as the show's pensive stage manager. Where to watch: Hulu 'Mickey 17' Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho ("Parasite") has another thought-provoking satire, with some 'Monty Python'-style silliness, in this dark sci-fi comedy starring Robert Pattinson as a hapless space worker who keeps getting killed and printed out again like a sheet of paper. Pattinson lets loose with the physical humor as multiple Mickeys have to save the day in a tale of empathy over cruelty. Where to watch: Max 'Novocaine' Jack Quaid stars in the action comedy as Nate Caine, who because of a genetic condition feels no pain. After his first date with a crush-worthy co-worker (Amber Midthunder), she's taken hostage in a robbery, and Nate goes into hero mode risking life and limb – and getting stabbed, burned and more – to rescue her. Quaid makes the most of his first lead action role in a playfully gory romp that also features a nifty villain turn from Ray Nicholson. Where to watch: Paramount+ 'Paddington in Peru' In the third outing in this sweetly goofy series, the adorable Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) has just become an official British citizen when he gets word that his beloved Aunt Lucy is ailing in Peru. The bear and his human family head to South America to visit, discover Lucy has gone missing and go to find her, running into a shady singing nun (Olivia Colman) and a suave boat captain (Antonio Banderas) obsessed with finding El Dorado. Where to watch: Netflix 'Pee-wee as Himself' The fascinating two-part documentary is a must-see for 1980s kids who grew up watching Pee-wee Herman. But here it's Paul Reubens, the comedian behind the pop-culture icon, who finally has his voice heard. Reubens, who died in 2023, is affable but prickly as he navigates topics with humor and honesty, from why he was a closeted gay man to the emotional consequences of his later legal troubles and being labeled a pedophile. Where to watch: Max
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Should ads carry ‘made with AI' labels?
HighlightsMeta has introduced labels such as 'Made with AI' for photos on its platforms to address concerns about misrepresentation and distinguish between authentic and edited content. Industry experts are debating whether advertisements should also carry AI disclosure labels, with opinions divided on the importance of transparency versus potential distraction from the core message. Some advertising professionals view the use of AI as an evolution of existing creative practices rather than something that necessitates labeling, arguing that the focus should remain on creativity and ethical considerations. Last year, Meta began tagging photos uploaded on to its platforms with labels such as 'Made with AI' or 'AI Info'. The latter refers to images that were not necessarily created by artificial intelligence, but which might have used AI-powered tools in the editing process. After the Oscar-winning film The Brutalist received backlash for using AI to refine the Hungarian dialogue spoken by actors Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, the Motion Picture Academy was reportedly considering changing its Oscar submission requirements to make disclosures around the use of AI mandatory. The Academy currently offers filmmakers and studios an optional disclosure form for AI use. Brand Equity asked those in the industry if the same rules should also apply to advertisements. Rahul Mathew, CCO, DDB Mudra Group 'The whole 'Made with AI' debate is because there is a lot of misrepresentation happening through AI. Tools have become so good that we need 'Made with AI' labels on social media content to distinguish between what is true and what is false. 'However, in advertising , the debate is more around AI copyrights rather than what is created using AI. AI uses references from the online space, so it could pick up stuff from an artist and incorporate it into the final design. A lot of debate in the creative space is around how much credit do we give AI. This raises attribution questions, particularly for awards such as Cannes Lions and D&AD, which require AI disclosures. 'Do we need to tell the consumer that an ad film or a static creative was made using AI? Do they even care? They don't. As an industry, we care because it's our work and it involves people who need to be credited. Or we need to justify it to clients in our specs or campaign budgets. But consumers really don't care if you use AI or not. They only react to what you give them as stimuli.' Tavleen Bhatia, chief marketing and revenue officer, Cleartrip 'In today's cluttered advertising landscape, relevance, speed and personalisation are essential for effective marketing, and AI is increasingly helping us achieve all three. Whether we are optimising content across platforms or tailoring experiences for individual travellers, AI has become a powerful tool for enhancing how we engage with our audience. 'The idea of labelling ads as 'Made with AI' deserves an industry-wide debate. I agree that transparency is important and platforms need to be able to stop proliferation of threats like deep fakes, but when AI is used behind the scenes to improve efficiency or scale content, such labels might distract from the core message rather than add value. 'For us, the focus is on using AI ethically and intentionally, to incrementally add value to our original ideas. In that sense, AI shouldn't lead the way; it should simply guide the way, humanising existing work that resonates with the audience rather than descending into a black hole of discussion about AI vs humans.' Ritu Sharda, partner and CCO, Pravis Growth Partners 'We've been living in the world of air brushed visuals, touched up faces and colour corrections. In advertising, the object on screen is occasionally made to look much bigger than it is, and sometimes, people are made to shed pounds. 'Advertising has created, lived and served up a world which is a better version of real. Or sometimes not real at all. And we've all accepted that and never needed to call it out. 'For me, creating with AI is an upgrade on what we've been doing for the longest time. As long as it's made with creativity and is ethically right, we don't need an AI label on it.'
Herald Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Candace Owens talks to Harvey Weinstein over Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan
In a new interview with conservative political commentator Candace Owens, disgraced film producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein maintained his innocence from prison. 'I hurt my family. I hurt my friends. I cheated on my wife. And that was a mistake, you know, a terrible mistake,' Weinstein said in the sit-down interview. 'But I did not commit these crimes. I swear that before God, and the people watching now, and on my family.' Since 2017, more than 80 women have come forward with allegations against Weinstein, accusing him of sexual harassment, assault and rape. Weinstein was found guilty in 2020 of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and third degree rape, and he was found guilty in 2022 of rape. He was sentenced to a total of 39 years imprisonment over the two court cases. Last year, the 2020 conviction was overturned due to the trial judge allowing testimony based on accusations that were not part of the case. The overturning was criticised by complainants, lawyers and activists. A retrial is currently playing out in a Manhattan court. In a trailer released of the Owens interview, Weinstein - who is filmed behind prison glass holding a phone to his ear - said, 'The people who support me are scared to talk. They are frightened to death that they're going to be cancelled.' One of the people the convicted sex offender took aim at was actor Gwyneth Paltrow, who accused him of sexually harassing her when she was 22. 'It's a complete fabrication about my relationship with Gwyneth. I didn't put my hands on her. I didn't touch her,' Weinstein said. 'I definitely made a pass,' he admitted. Variety reported that Weinstein also said, '[Paltrow] thought the relationship was abusive. Anybody who was there, who witnessed that relationship with [Paltrow], it just turned into total friends. 'There's pictures of her hugging me when I was sick and in the hospital and didn't think I was gonna make it in 1999. Gwyneth, at the Golden Globes, said, 'Bomber, we miss you.' She got up and made a speech about me. Nobody asked her to do that. In her Academy speech, she thanks me.' Weinstein also took aim at actor Ashley Judd, who was one of the first actors to come forward with sexual harassment and assault claims against Weinstein. 'Ashley Judd's claims are ridiculous,' he said in the trailer. Of actor Rose McGowen, another prominent accuser who said that Weinstein raped her in 1997, the disgraced producer said, 'I settled with Rose McGowan. I gave her $100,000, don't tell my wife, don't get me into trouble. It's all conflated, and it's all led to the idea that I'm going to be the one they persecute. They broke me. They broke me in half.' At the time, Weinstein was married to fashion designer Georgina Chapman. She is now dating actor Adrien Brody - you may remember her as the person Brody threw his chewing gum to when he picked up his Oscar for The Brutalist earlier this year. Weinstein also said he had asked for lie detector tests to be brought into the prison. 'I know they're not admissible but I want the world to know.' At the end of the trailer, the 73-year-old said, 'Candace, one thing I can tell you is that this is going to explode.' The full interview is available through Owens' paid subscription service.
