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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
KPop Demon Hunters Delivers a Netflix First While Repeating at No. 1 on English Films Chart
KPop Demon Hunters Delivers a Netflix First While Repeating at No. 1 on English Films Chart KPop Demon Hunters continues to slay. For the week of July 14, the animated musical fantasy film held onto the No. 1 spot on Netflix's English films ranking, while pulling off a first for the streamer. More from TVLine What was the milestone? KPop Demon Hunters amassed 25.8 million views — up 1.6 million, to its biggest week of viewing — in its fifth week of release, something no other film on Netflix has ever done. KPop Demon Hunters Viewers Tyler Perry's Madea's Vacation Wedding placed a distant second on Netflix's English films chart with 19.1 million views, followed by The Old Guard 2 (16 million). ADVERTISEMENT In KPop Demon Hunters, 'When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat,' the official synopsis reads. 'Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.' The voice cast includes Arden Cho (Teen Wolf, Chicago Med) as Rumi, the lead vocalist of HUNTR/X; May Hong (Tales of the City) as Mira, HUNTR/X's lead dancer; Ji-young Yoo (Expats) as Zoey, the main rapper and maknae of HUNTR/X; Ahn Hyo-seop (Lovers of the Red Sky) as Jinu, the demon leader of the Saja Boys; Yunjin Kim (Lost) as Celine, Rumi's foster mother (and a former demon hunter); Joel Kim Booster (Loot) as Romance Saja; Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) as the eccentric Healer Han; and Ken Jeong (all the Fox things) as Bobby, HUNTR/X's manager. Sign up for TVLine's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The National
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The National
What makes a great in-flight movie? Best films to watch on Emirates and Etihad this summer
Many have said it: 'I'll watch it on a plane.' Whether it's a recommendation from a friend or a something we missed in cinemas, a long-haul flight is the place many people finally cross things off our seemingly-endless lists. But thousands of metres in the air, something shifts. Tastes change. We become more emotional (possibly due to lower air pressure), less cynical and far more likely to hit play on something we might have ignored on the ground. Air travel creates a unique mental space – half boredom, half vulnerability – and cinema becomes both an escape and a comfort. A great plane movie is built for that head space. It's not just about quality – it's about mood. It needs to be immersive enough to distract from the armrest battle unfolding beside you, yet undemanding enough to pause mid-flight. It should feel like a reliable companion, not a chore. With that in mind, here's a breakdown of the types of movies that thrive in the sky – and several recommendations currently flying with Emirates and Etihad. Tear-jerkers Yes, it's true – people cry more on planes. Blame the altitude, the cabin pressure, or the fact they're emotionally raw after three hours in an airport queue. A good cry can feel oddly cathartic in the clouds, especially with the right film to trigger it. These picks deliver the gut punch with heart to spare. Flow The animals in this Academy Award-winning animated film never speak, and that realistic characterisation makes them burrow into the heart even more. Available on Emirates Betterman If you'd told us a year ago that a biopic about British singer Robbie Williams would be a tear-jerker, we'd never have believed you. But give it a try to you'll be pleasantly surprised. Emirates Field of Dreams You don't need to know baseball to be moved by this deeply earnest tale of fathers, sons and second chances. Emirates Sleepless in Seattle Rainy nights, lonely hearts and Tom Hanks at his most Hanksian. One of the great comfort films. Emirates The Iron Giant Still one of the greatest animated films ever made. Brad Bird's breakout classic is as funny as it is devastating. Emirates How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies A Thai box-office sensation and TikTok favourite. Balances humour and heartbreak with remarkable ease. Etihad Rewatchables There are films that feel like old friends – endlessly rewatchable, oddly reassuring and perfect for watching when tired, bored or mildly sedated at 30,000 feet. They don't just pass the time – they make the flight fly by. Conclave While less than a year old, this suspenseful political thriller among cardinals picking the next Catholic priest is just as good on return visits. Emirates A Few Good Men That courtroom scene is iconic, but the rest holds up brilliantly. Peak-era Tom Cruise and writer Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, The West Wing). Emirates A murder mystery viewed through a window. Director Alfred Hitchcock makes voyeurism feel like comfort viewing. Emirates The Social Network Razor-sharp writing, brilliant performances and still oddly thrilling even when you know how it ends. Emirate s Moneyball Another baseball film for people who don't like baseball. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill sell the underdog magic. Emirates Over-the-top action The constant buzz of a plane – the whirr of engines, the clatter of trolleys, the wails of overtired toddlers – can make even the best film hard to focus on. The solution? Loud, fast, gloriously over-the-top action. These are high-stakes, low-subtlety thrill rides. Explosive visuals, simple plots and non-stop momentum make them perfect in-flight entertainment. Just plug in and let the chaos wash over you. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera After the first film became an under-the-radar dad movie classic, Gerard Butler is back as Big Nick for more heist-movie goodness. Emirates Die Hard Still the gold standard for single-location action. Unmatched pacing, wisecracks, and villainy. Emirates G20 Viola Davis saves the world. No, really. She plays the US President rescuing world leaders from terrorists. Emirates The Fugitive A wrongly accused man, a relentless pursuer, and a perfect 90s thriller that's aged like fine wine. Emirates Novocaine Jack Quaid stars as a man who literally can't feel pain – a useful condition when he's forced to become a reluctant hero. Etihad Three-star dramas Not every plane film needs to be a classic. Some of the best in-flight discoveries are the ones you missed in cinemas or never bothered to stream. These mid-tier dramas don't demand full attention, but they deliver just enough emotional pay-off to feel worth it. The Amateur The inimitable Rami Malek gets the eminently-watchable plane action-thriller he's always deserved. Emirates The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants A charming, surprisingly affecting coming-of-age tale about friendship and growing up apart. Etihad Juror #2 Thanks to Superman, Nicholas Hoult is having a moment. This overlooked courtroom drama directed by Clint Eastwood features one of his best performances. Emirates Under the Tuscan Sun A post-divorce Italian villa fantasy. Exactly the kind of wish-fulfilment that hits differently mid-flight. Etihad BlackBerry A tech-world biopic that charts the dizzying rise and fall of a once-ubiquitous device. Emirates Crazy Rich Asians Glamour, romance and family drama set in Singapore. A modern romcom with the heart of a classic. Emirates and Etihad Engrossing documentaries On some flights, our boredom can't be satiated by fictional stories. In those moments, documentaries that teach us things about the world or peel off the layers of a mind-bending mystery are the only thing that can scratch that itch. Sugarcane A heartbreaking film that investigates the dark history of a residential school in Canada. With testimonies from some of its former students, it's a fascinating true crime story you won't soon forget. Emirates Senna If F1 The Movie was your introduction to the world of Formula One, your next step should undoubtedly be director Asif Kapadia's masterful film about the life and death of Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna.
The National
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The National
What makes a great plane movie? Best films to watch on Emirates and Etihad while flying this summer
Many have said it: 'I'll watch it on a plane.' Whether it's a recommendation from a friend or a something we missed in cinemas, a long-haul flight is the place many people finally cross things off our seemingly-endless lists. But thousands of metres in the air, something shifts. Tastes change. We become more emotional (possibly due to lower air pressure), less cynical and far more likely to hit play on something we might have ignored on the ground. Air travel creates a unique mental space – half boredom, half vulnerability – and cinema becomes both an escape and a comfort. A great plane movie is built for that head space. It's not just about quality – it's about mood. It needs to be immersive enough to distract from the armrest battle unfolding beside you, yet undemanding enough to pause mid-flight. It should feel like a reliable companion, not a chore. With that in mind, here's a breakdown of the types of movies that thrive in the sky – and several recommendations currently flying with Emirates and Etihad. Tear-jerkers Yes, it's true – people cry more on planes. Blame the altitude, the cabin pressure, or the fact they're emotionally raw after three hours in an airport queue. A good cry can feel oddly cathartic in the clouds, especially with the right film to trigger it. These picks deliver the gut punch with heart to spare. Flow The animals in this Academy Award-winning animated film never speak, and that realistic characterisation makes them burrow into the heart even more. Available on Emirates Betterman If you'd told us a year ago that a biopic about British singer Robbie Williams would be a tear-jerker, we'd never have believed you. But give it a try to you'll be pleasantly surprised. Emirates Field of Dreams You don't need to know baseball to be moved by this deeply earnest tale of fathers, sons and second chances. Emirates Sleepless in Seattle Rainy nights, lonely hearts and Tom Hanks at his most Hanksian. One of the great comfort films. Emirates The Iron Giant Still one of the greatest animated films ever made. Brad Bird's breakout classic is as funny as it is devastating. Emirates How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies A Thai box-office sensation and TikTok favourite. Balances humour and heartbreak with remarkable ease. Etihad Rewatchables There are films that feel like old friends – endlessly rewatchable, oddly reassuring and perfect for watching when tired, bored or mildly sedated at 30,000 feet. They don't just pass the time – they make the flight fly by. Conclave While less than a year old, this suspenseful political thriller among cardinals picking the next Catholic priest is just as good on return visits. Emirates A Few Good Men That courtroom scene is iconic, but the rest holds up brilliantly. Peak-era Tom Cruise and writer Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, The West Wing). Emirates A murder mystery viewed through a window. Director Alfred Hitchcock makes voyeurism feel like comfort viewing. Emirates The Social Network Razor-sharp writing, brilliant performances and still oddly thrilling even when you know how it ends. Emirate s Moneyball Another baseball film for people who don't like baseball. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill sell the underdog magic. Emirates Over-the-top action The constant buzz of a plane – the whirr of engines, the clatter of trolleys, the wails of overtired toddlers – can make even the best film hard to focus on. The solution? Loud, fast, gloriously over-the-top action. These are high-stakes, low-subtlety thrill rides. Explosive visuals, simple plots and non-stop momentum make them perfect in-flight entertainment. Just plug in and let the chaos wash over you. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera After the first film became an under-the-radar dad movie classic, Gerard Butler is back as Big Nick for more heist-movie goodness. Emirates Die Hard Still the gold standard for single-location action. Unmatched pacing, wisecracks, and villainy. Emirates G20 Viola Davis saves the world. No, really. She plays the US President rescuing world leaders from terrorists. Emirates The Fugitive A wrongly accused man, a relentless pursuer, and a perfect 90s thriller that's aged like fine wine. Emirates Novocaine Jack Quaid stars as a man who literally can't feel pain – a useful condition when he's forced to become a reluctant hero. Etihad Three-star dramas Not every plane film needs to be a classic. Some of the best in-flight discoveries are the ones you missed in cinemas or never bothered to stream. These mid-tier dramas don't demand full attention, but they deliver just enough emotional pay-off to feel worth it. The Amateur The inimitable Rami Malek gets the eminently-watchable plane action-thriller he's always deserved. Emirates The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants A charming, surprisingly affecting coming-of-age tale about friendship and growing up apart. Etihad Juror #2 Thanks to Superman, Nicholas Hoult is having a moment. This overlooked courtroom drama directed by Clint Eastwood features one of his best performances. Emirates Under the Tuscan Sun A post-divorce Italian villa fantasy. Exactly the kind of wish-fulfilment that hits differently mid-flight. Etihad BlackBerry A tech-world biopic that charts the dizzying rise and fall of a once-ubiquitous device. Emirates Crazy Rich Asians Glamour, romance and family drama set in Singapore. A modern romcom with the heart of a classic. Emirates and Etihad Engrossing documentaries On some flights, our boredom can't be satiated by fictional stories. In those moments, documentaries that teach us things about the world or peel off the layers of a mind-bending mystery are the only thing that can scratch that itch. Sugarcane A heartbreaking film that investigates the dark history of a residential school in Canada. With testimonies from some of its former students, it's a fascinating true crime story you won't soon forget. Emirates Senna If F1 The Movie was your introduction to the world of Formula One, your next step should undoubtedly be director Asif Kapadia's masterful film about the life and death of Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Release Date Delayed for Animated Movie
The release date has shifted yet again, with Sony Pictures pushing back the release of the highly anticipated animated film. When is the new Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse release date? The Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse release date has been delayed by three weeks, with a new release set for June 25, 2027. The film was originally set to release on June 4, 2027, which itself was a new date following years of delays. According to a report from THR on the date shift, insiders note that the reason for the delay is to help its audience. With schools in summer break toward the end of June, this allows for more to see the movie. Late June is also said to be seen as a more 'appealing' date internationally, according to THR. Christopher Miller, who is co-writing the film alongside Phil Lord and David Callaham, and has also been a writer on the two previous films, took to social media to also note that the film's new release date gives it a better IMAX release window. With the delay, this now pushes Beyond the Spider-Verse to release more than four years after its predecessor, 2023's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The movie was originally planned to be released on March 29, 2024; however, it was removed from Sony's calendar in July 2023 due to delays from the writers and actors strikes. Following its initial delay, the film was thought to be planned for release sometime this year. However, a new report from Jeff Sneider of The InSneider in September 2024 said that the film was going to be delayed until 2027 due to production delays and the scheduling of other Spider-Man related content. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the first film in the animated franchise, is currently available to stream on Fubo and FXNOW, while Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse can be viewed on Disney+ and Fubo. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘KPop Demon Hunters' Has Set Yet Another Netflix Movie Record
KPop Demon Hunters Netflix has a mega-hit on its hands with KPop Demon Hunters, the animated film where a KPop group…hunts demons, per a centuries old, song-based tradition. The film has put out actual musical hits, topping Billboard charts for both its groups, HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, which is certainly a first for any Netflix movie. Now? It's set what I believe is a second one. Well, third, if we're talking about the performance of an animated movie, but that one has come and gone. Rather, no, KPop Demon Hunters will not set the record for the longest stretch of time at #1 on Netflix's top 10 list, at least in the US. That honor belongs to Carry-On, which was there for 21 days in a row or Don't Look Up in second place with 18 days. But here, almost exactly a month after its June 20 release, KPop Demon Hunters has once again become the #1 movie on Netflix in the US. While no, it hasn't been planted there permanently, it has never left the top 3 and about six times now, a movie has come along to beat it, then fallen in the next 1-2 days and KPop Demon Hunters returns to #1 again. This just does not happen, and should be a record for the latest amount of time post-release a movie has hit #1, even if it's not consistent. We are approaching a full month in just two more days. Top 10 Why? Well, the movie is great, but word of mouth here has been positively wild. The songs keep charting, and more and more people say 'wait what songs are these?' then go check out the movie. Or people just watch the movie over and over like they would an album. It's only 90 minutes long and a large chunk of that is singing these hit songs. The visuals certainly add to the experience as well, and these full cuts of all the songs are not available on YouTube. They're also better in the context of the actual movie. One thing KPop Demon Hunters has not done is enter Netflix's most-watched movies of all time list, where it would need 137 million views to top We Can Be Heroes. It is hauling in dozens of views a week, but it's not quite there yet. We also do not know what Netflix's plan for future KPop Demon Hunters content is. It's…something, certainly, whether a sequel or a show or even a rumored live-action adaptation. But no one predicted this level of a hit, so nothing was fully planned and it would take a long while for more to be released. These killer songs don't write themselves. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
