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News18
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
The Pickup: Eddie Murphy Comedy Gets Premiere Date; Check Out First-Look Stills
Last Updated: Eddie Murphy returns with Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer in action-comedy The Pickup, streaming on Prime Video from August 6. Amazon MGM Studios has announced the global streaming premiere of its upcoming action-comedy The Pickup, starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer. The film is set to debut on Prime Video on August 6, and the first-look stills have already begun creating buzz among fans. Directed by Tim Story, best known for helming hits like Ride Along, Barbershop, and The Blackening, The Pickup follows a routine armoured truck job that spirals into chaos. Murphy plays Russell, a no-nonsense driver paired with Travis, played by Davidson, his offbeat and unlikely partner. Their mundane day turns dangerous when they're ambushed by a group of ruthless criminals led by Zoe (Palmer), a sharp and calculating mastermind with plans that stretch far beyond the cash in the truck. What begins as a standard pickup transforms into a high-octane day filled with clashing personalities, unexpected alliances, and escalating mayhem. The action unfolds with the kind of humour and tension fans have come to expect from Story's direction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prime Video (@primevideo) The film also features an ensemble cast including Eva Longoria, NFL star Marshawn Lynch, WWE's Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa'i), Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova. The screenplay is by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, with production by John Davis, John Fox, Eddie Murphy, Tim Story, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster. The Pickup marks Eddie Murphy's return to screen after Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024). The iconic comedian isn't slowing down, he'll also reprise his beloved role as Donkey in Shrek 5 and star as a retired super spy in the upcoming Blue Falcon. Pete Davidson, meanwhile, is working on the crime drama How to Rob a Bank. Keke Palmer also has her hands full with major projects, including the comedy Good Fortune, alongside Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, and Seth Rogen. First Published:
India.com
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This nail-biting crime thriller has won many awards even before release, has 7.1 IMDb rating, lead actor is…, film is…,
This film is the story of two modern-minded brothers who witness the abduction of a poor mother's child at a railway station in rural India. Driven by moral responsibility, one brother convinces the other to help the mother and join him on a risky quest to find the child. Brought to life by a powerful cast of Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Malzer, Sahidur Rahman and Shubham, Stolen will premiere on Prime Video on June 4 in India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Prime Video today announced that its new Hindi Original investigative crime thriller film, Stolen, will have its exclusive global premiere on June 4. Backed by an acclaimed team of executive producers – Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani and Vikramaditya Motwane – Stolen marks the directorial debut of Karan Tejpal and is produced by Gaurav Dhingra for Jungle Book Studios. The story of the film is written by Karan Tejpal along with Swapnil Salkar – Agadbam and Gaurav Dhingra. The first glimpse of this film has been revealed. At the same time, fans are seen praising it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Stolen made a strong debut at the Venice Film Festival where it received a standing ovation, following which the film went on to win many accolades and awards at several film festivals across the world. It won the Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Actress awards at the Beijing International Film Festival. It won the Best Film and Best Director awards at the Skip City International D-Cinema Festival in Japan. The Zurich Film Festival also awarded Stolen a Special Mention, further cementing its reputation on the global stage. In India, the film premiered at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and was later screened at the 28th Kerala International Film Festival. Executive Producer Anurag Kashyap said, 'Cinema that is strong, fearless, relentless and emotionally honest, that grabs you from the very first frame and doesn't let go till the very end, and Stolen did just that for me. What I love most about this film is its refusal to conform to conventions. For me, cinema should be fearless, and Karan Tejpal has made a film that reflects that spirit perfectly. I am glad that it has found a platform like Prime Video, and now the whole world will be able to see this amazing thriller. It is a film that challenges you, makes you jealous as a filmmaker and also inspires you at a time when you are looking for a ray of hope from desi cinema. Such cinema should always be supported. Stolen did that for me and I feel proud to be a part of it.' Speaking about the film, Executive Producer Kiran Rao said, 'Stolen is an extraordinary film that blends gripping storytelling with deep human emotion. Jhumpa's character stayed with me long after I finished watching the film—her fragility and combativeness are a reminder that strength lies in the most unexpected places. It's that special kind of film that captivates and captivates the audience even more with every frame. It's a great pleasure to bring this powerful film to Prime Video, and I feel privileged to support it.'
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The Traitors promo: Elvish Yadav, Apoorva Mukhija, Uorfi Javed, Raj Kundra join Karan Johar's reality show
Just imagine all the controversy makers you have heard about lately coming together under one roof to stir up even more controversy? Something similar will happen in a new show on Amazon Prime Video, hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar. On Friday, the makers of the show dropped a teaser giving a glimpse of what and who to expect in their adaptation of internationally acclaimed reality show The Traitors. According to the makers, The Traitors will be 'the ultimate game of trust, betrayal and deception where alliances will be fragile and no one will be what they seem.' The game will see about 20 players coming together to compete for the coveted title and a prize pot of up to Rs 1 crore. In the date announcement video, Karan Johar introduced a few players of the show. The filmmaker said, 'Munna Bhai died and you cried? Paatal Lok made you question Dharti Ke Log? Poor thing. And Farzi notes felt real? Just like your Farzi friends? You think you had your dose of betrayals? I only hope you can handle what's coming next.' He added, 'Unexpected twists, merciless backstabbing, and the only thing you can trust us with is betrayal. Presenting The Traitors.' A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) ALSO READ | Mumtaz breaks down as she remembers Shammi Kapoor's last days: 'He said he doesn't have long to live and…' Introducing the players, Karan Johar said, 'Yahan milega woh rebel jo kid hote hue bhi badi badi baatein karta hai (Here you'll meet a rebel—still a kid at heart, but full of drama),' hinting at Apoorva Mukhija. He continued, 'Kuch aise bhi hain jo sirf apne outfits ke sahare hi dikhte hain (And then there are those who rely solely on their outfits to make an impression),' alluding to Uorfi Javed. Referring to Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra, Karan added, 'Jo karte hain masks ke piche controversies hide. (Those who try to hide scandals behind masks.)' Karan also hinted at YouTuber Elvish Yadav taking part in the show, saying, 'Not to forget those jo chuckles ke chakkar mein chakki pissing karne lage (who ended up in prison chasing a couple of chuckles.)' Without giving out names, the filmmaker further teased, 'And the one…. who's fast, sadly, only by name. And jiski life is fabulous because of me (And whose life is fabulous because of me.) Thank me later darling.' It could possibly be Seema Sajdeh or Kalyani Saha Chawla. Karan then shares, 'I will be your host… where no one is anyone's sachcha dost. Welcome to The Traitors where trust ends and game begins. Rise and Shine… it's dhoka time.' Though Karan Johar didn't name any contestants, Apoorva Mukhija, Elvish Yadav, Raj Kundra as well as Uorfi Javed shared the trailer of the show on their respective Instagram Stories confirming their participation in the show. Sharing the video, Elvish wrote, ''Elvish bhai ko koi dhoka de sakta hai kya? (Can anyone betray Elvish?)' Apoorva's caption read, 'Prime Video is giving very kaleshi vibes.' Uorfi, who is collaborating with the streaming platform for the second time, shared, 'Prime Video and I are practically dating rn.' Meanwhile, Raj Kundra shared, 'Seems like today it's a trend to be two-faced.' Every participant on the show has found themselves in the midst of controversy. Apoorva Mukhija recently drew attention for her appearance on Samay Raina's subscriber-only YouTube show, India's Got Latent. Elvish Yadav frequently makes headlines for his involvement in road accidents, snake venom-related incidents, and controversial online remarks. Uorfi Javed, meanwhile, regularly grabs attention for her bold, DIY fashion statements. The reality show will stream from June 12 at 8 pm on Amazon Prime Video.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Spider-Noir: Nicolas Cage looks dark as Spider-Man in 1st look, teaser leaked
Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage is returning to the Spider-Man universe in the upcoming 'Spider-Noir' series. The makers announced the news with the actor's first look at the project. The live-in action format will premiere on Prime Video in first look reveals Cage in the character's signature costume, white goggles glowing beneath a shadowy webbed mask, with a trench coat flowing in the dark. The series aims to stay true to the tone of the original Spider-Man Noir comics, distinguishing itself from the animated a look at the picture here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prime Video (@primevideo) Set in a hauntingly stylised version of 1930s New York, 'Spider-Noir' is centered on an aging, jaded private investigator who once served as the city's sole superhero before walking away from that life. As corruption and chaos take hold of the city, he's forced to confront the shadow of his former than this, the teaser of the film is also going viral across various social media platforms. The teaser promises a truly distinctive live-action adaptation, unlike any previous Spider-Man project. Given the overwhelming praise Nicolas Cage received for voicing the character in the animated version, it's thrilling to see him now take on the role in for SPIDER-NOIRReleasing in 2026 Spider-Man News (@SpiderMan_Newz) May 12, 2025advertisementThe series will be available in both black-and-white and colour versions, giving viewers the option to choose between a classic noir look and a more contemporary visual style, an ambitious creative choice that reflects the character's own inner was last seen in the film 'Longlegs' which is now streaming on Prime Watch
