News

Exclusive: Here’s your first look at California Schemin’, the first feature directed by Scottish actor James McAvoy.

Currently in post-production, the film has been picked up by Studiocanal for release in the UK and Ireland. Bankside Films are handling international sales, while UTA Independent Film Group is repping North America, and will be showing a promo at the forthcoming EFM.

Ahead of the market, a series of new deals have been locked on the pic. Those include: Aardwolf (Airlines) and Magic Film (Cis) in addition to the previously announced pre-sales in Estonian Theatrical Distribution (Baltics), Beta (Bulgaria), HBO (Eastern Europe), McF (Former Yugoslavia), Cinetel (Hungary), Front Row (Middle East), Nos Lusomundo (Portugal) and Green Light (Ukraine).

California Schemin’ is based on Gavin Bain’s autobiography of the same name, which was later re-printed as Straight Outta Scotland. The story was later adapted into the 2013 SXSW documentary The Great Hip Hop Hoax.

Get ready to fetch some fun with Dog Man, coming to UK cinemas 7 February! To celebrate, we’re hosting an epic Dog Man merchandise competition. Here’s your chance to win one of ten bundles including: Limited-edition Dog Man apparel, The original Dog Man book and more pawsome goodies!

Dog Man, based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. The film stars Pete Davidson as Petey the Cat and features a voice cast including Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd, and Ricky Gervais.

The movie follows the story of Dog Man, a police dog and his human police officer owner who are fused together after an on-the-job injury. Dog Man must balance his new identity with his duties as a police officer, all while thwarting the evil plans of his nemesis, Petey the Cat. When Petey’s clone, Lil Petey, forms an unexpected bond with Dog Man,...

Dog Man barked plenty loud at the domestic box office over the Jan. 31-Feb. 2 weekend, where it easily topped the chart with $35 million in another resounding win for the family marketplace. Its global opening of $40.2 million means it has already recouped the money it cost DreamWorks Animation and Universal to make the Captain Underpants spinoff, excluding marketing.

In North America, it scored the second-biggest January start ever for an animated film behind DreamWorks Animation’s 2016’s Kung Fu Panda 3 ($41.28 million), not adjusted for inflation.

The movie, about a man and a cop who must share the same body after something goes horribly awry, is the first kids pic to open since Mufasa: The Lion King at Christmas and Moana 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at Thanksgiving (all these weeks later, all three films remain in the top 10 chart, which is quite a feat). Universal’s PG-rated Wicked has...

Dog Man North America Box Office: Opening Day Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The 2025 animated superhero comedy Dog Man, directed by Peter Hastings, was released in the theatres this Friday. It earned a strong number on its release day, staying above Encanto but below Elemental. Scroll below for more.

The animated feature is based on the children’s graphic novel series of the same name, which is also a spin-off and story within a story of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. It is also the second film in the Captain Underpants franchise. The voice cast comprises Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd, and Ricky Gervais, with the filmmaker providing vocal effects for the titular character.

According to Luiz Fernando’s report, Dog Man is set to crush the industry’s projections as it has collected a strong $10.8 million on Friday. It also includes $1.4 million on Thursday previews.

The new DreamWorks movie, based on the popular kids novel series, is in theaters this Friday.

Does 2025 have you feeling the need for a new hero? If so, you might want to check out the new movie “Dog Man,” which officially arrives in theaters on Friday, Jan. 31. Based on the beloved book series by Dav Pilkey, “Dog Man” promises to be a hit with audiences, but when will it stream at home? We’ll give our best-educated guess below!

Key Details: “Dog Man” is opening to good reviews from critics. The movie is distributed by Universal Pictures, so will stream on Peacock first. Experience suggests a wait of more than 100 days is likely. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com Watch a trailer for “Dog Man”

“Dog Man” follows the story of a beloved police dog and his human companion. Injured in the line of duty, a risky surgery merges the two into Dog Man,...

Universal and Dreamworks Animation‘s Dog Man is taking a bite out of crime during its debut with $1.36M in box office previews. The beat-patrolling pooch’s silver-screen launch is on par with other Dreamworks preview earnings, including The Bad Guys ($1.15M) and Trolls Band Together ($1.3M). According to Quorum, Dog Man could be the first box office blowout of the year as families flock to theaters for the canine cop’s feature-length presentation. “Dog Man has been on the rise. Two weeks ago, it was tracking behind Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, which opened to $23M. Today, awareness and unaided awareness are much higher than Paw. Could Dog reach $30M? It certainly seems possible,” said Quorum. According to other analysts, Dog Man, set in the world of Captain Underpants, could snag an impressive $40M based on the desire for family-friendly fare at the cinema.

The official synopsis for Dog Man...

Watch out, “Wolf Man” and “Better Man,” because the box office is about to be taken over by “Dog Man.”

Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s new movie has made $1.36 million at the box office in Thursday previews. It’s expected to make between $25 million to $30 million, though some predictions are as high as $40 million due to the demand for family fare.

Set in the kid-friendly world of “Captain Underpants,” “Dog Man” is written and directed by Peter Hastings and follows the adventures of the titular half dog, half police officer who fights crime. While Dog Man himself doesn’t speak, the voice cast is made up of Pete Davidson as Petey the cat, Dog Man’s feline nemesis; Lucas Hopkins as Li’l Petey, Dog Man’s sidekick; Lil Rel Howery as the police chief named Chief; Isla Fisher; Billy Boyd; Ricky Gervais; Stephen Root; Poppy Liu; Laraine Newman; Cheri Oteri; Melissa Villaseñor and more.

Never underestimate a family film at the box office. Dog Man, the upcoming animated movie based on Dav Pilkey’s children’s graphic novel series of the same name, is projected to open with a box office take in excess of $20 million.

The official synopsis for Dog Man: “When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together, and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief (Lil Rel Howery), he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat (Pete Davidson). Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated,...

In a movie about a supercop who’s half man, half dog, and all good boy, Pete Davidson walks away with the show as easily as his villainous character Petey breaks out of cat prison. Dog Man is a spin-off of a spin-off, the second movie in the Captain Underpants series,...

This Winter, Your Favorite Canine Crime-fighter Comes To Life!

Dreamworks Animation Presents Pete Davidson, Lil Rey Howery, Isla Fisher And Ricky Gervais in Dog Man.

In Theaters January 31.

https://www.dogmantickets.com

The special advance screening is at 10Am on Saturday, January 25th at The Galleria 6 Cine (9am Suggested Arrival)

Pass Link: http://gofobo.com/uKXzj44614

Dog Man has been rated PG

Dog Man (Peter Hastings) in DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man directed by Peter Hastings.

Part dog, part man, all hero.

From DreamWorks Animation—creators of the beloved blockbuster franchises Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and The Boss Baby—comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s New York Times bestselling literary phenomenon: Dog Man.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born.

Enter our contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair passes to the preview of the new film Dog Man on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am at the Mjr Troy!

Synopsis: When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve – and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man. When...

A new The Lord of the Rings cosplay recreates one key moment from Fellowship of the Ring to stunning effect. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel series, Peter Jackson released the first of his Lord of the Rings movies in 2001, introducing audiences to Frodo (Elijah Wood) as he embarks on an epic quest to destroy the One Ring. Fellowship of the Ring, like the two sequels that followed, was a major hit and was widely celebrated, with Jackson earning praise for the ways in which he brought elements of Tolkien's world to life.

Now, photographer Christina Fischer shares a cosplay that recreates one intense scene from Jackson's first Lord of the Rings movie. The photograph features two Hobbits hiding beneath the roots of a large tree as a Nazgûl lurks ominously above, a slightly altered recreation of a scene in which Frodo, Sam (Sean Astin), Merry (Dominic Monaghan), and...

When it comes to works of fantasy adaptation, The Lord of the Rings trilogy remains one of the most acclaimed and beloved. Peter Jackson directed all three installments, which were released in theaters between 2001 and 2003. The three movies, which serve as adaptations of the book series by author J.R.R. Tolkien, were all critically and commercially successful, and Jackson would ultimately return to the world of Middle-earth with his less successful Hobbit trilogy in the 2010s.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was the movie that started it all, introducing Elijah Wood as Frodo and kicking off his quest to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. This installment was followed by The Two Towers, which features the climactic Battle of Helm's Deep, and finally by The Return of the King, the trilogy-capper that wraps up the stories of Lord of the Rings characters like Frodo,...

"We wanted everything to feel like it has hand-painted." Universal has debuted a featurette for the making of DreamWorks Animation next movie Dog Man - it's hitting theaters at the end of January in few weeks. From Dwa—creators of the beloved blockbuster franchises Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Boss Baby—comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey's NY Times bestselling literary phenomenon: Dog Man. Half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. In the process, they discover the power of family (and kittens!) to bring even the most hostile foes together. Featuring the voices of Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery,...

Moana 2 Box Office (North America): Beats The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (Photo Credit – Instagram/Netflix)

Moana 2 is unaffected by the release of Mufasa: The Lion King, another Disney movie. Although Mufasa seems to be heading for an underwhelming debut at the US box office, Dwayne Johnson’s movie has surpassed the domestic haul of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. The film, however, had weaker legs than Wicked. Scroll below for more.

Two new movies have arrived at the theatres – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Mufasa: The Lion King this Friday. However, the exhibitors did not predict much impact on the Moana sequel because of them. Its biggest competition is Wicked, as it managed to take away the #1 spot from the Disney sequel several times at the US box office.

Moana 2 has now surpassed the domestic haul of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,...

Light the beacons and gather your movie-going fellowship of friends: a new Lord of the Rings movie is out now in theaters! The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an anime prequel film from director Kenji Kamiyama, set 183 years before The Hobbit when the forces of Mordor were quiet and Rohan was ruled by a fearsome king named Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox). Hammerhand is a mythic figure in Tolkien's lore, and the man for whom the famed fortress of Helm's Deep, which features heavily in The Two Towers, is named.

But who was he really? And was his legend truly all his own? The War of the Rohirrim brings this story to life for the first time onscreen, expanding Helm as a character and building out the role of his daughter, Héra (Gaia Wise), who is mentioned but never even named in Tolkien's writing. Here, Héra...

We live in an era of expensive entertainment. It recently came out that Disney dropped over $269 million on its live-action "Snow White" and pumped $150 million into the animated sequel "Moana 2." Big budgets aren't a luxurious habit reserved for the House of Mouse, either. "Gladiator II" had a reported budget of nearly $310 million, and if you wander outside of the full-length movie format, Prime Video famously dropped an eye-watering $465 million on the first season of "The Rings of Power." It's a huge sum (even if co-creator Jd Payne thinks it's a bargain).

In light of all of these massive monetary infusions, one would expect any new project to have a healthy funding lifeline, especially if it's a Middle-earth IP. This includes Warner Bros.' "The Two Towers" prequel "The War of the Rohirrim." However, the new movie actually has a humble budget. According to figures reported by Variety, "War of...

You shall not pass ... unless you've watched "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim," that is. This article contains major spoilers.

The world of Middle-earth is expanding. "Rings of Power" gave us one of the biggest tragedies in the legendarium with the fall of Celebrimbor and the creation of the Nine Rings of Power, and there's also the upcoming "Hunt for Gollum" movie waiting to fill in unnecessary gaps in the story.

This is what makes "The War of the Rohirrim" so exciting. This is the first animated Middle-earth project since the 1980 Rankin/Bass "The Return of the King." The film is also technically a prequel, like "Rings of Power," but rather than serve as an explanation for a big event, filled with cameos and references, this is a standalone movie about a relatively important yet not monumental chapter in the history of Rohan. Indeed, the biggest...

"The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" charged into theaters this weekend, and its arrival heralded a callback to Peter Jackson's Middle-earth magic. Not only is the movie a direct prequel to "The Two Towers" (it tells the backstory of the fortress of Helm's Deep that plays a central role in that film), but it's also a nostalgia-fest filled with cameos, callbacks, and little hidden details for diehard Tolkien fans to spot.

One of the less hidden details is a tribute to the late, great Bernard Hill. Hill passed earlier this year at the age of 79. While known for several memorable depictions, including Captain Edward J. Smith in "Titanic," his most recognizable role was that of the aged King Théoden, who shakes off Saruman's infectious influence, overthrows the Wizard's armies, and rides to a glorious death on the fields of the Pelennor during the War of the Ring.

You shall not pass ... unless you've already watched "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim," that is. This article contains major spoilers.

As sprawling and expansive as the world of Middle-earth is, there's something to be said for how so many stories set in the Third Age all tend to tie back to the events of the "The Lord of the Rings." The franchise's first anime offering, "The War of the Rohirrim" (which I reviewed for /Film here), shows plenty of promise as a standalone feature debuting a whole new cast of characters. The war between the Dunlendings and the Rohirrim takes centerstage for much of the action, and Hèra (Gaia Wise) and Wulf (Luke Pasqualino) develop a love/hate dynamic that fans will almost assuredly feel drawn to throughout the film. By the end, however, director Kenji Kamiyama and his creative team leave behind all sorts...

Warner Bros’ Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim and Sony’s Kraven The Hunter will battle it out at the UK and Ireland box office this weekend.

Launching in 520 cinemas, The War Of The Rohirrimis an animated feature set 183 years before Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings trilogy. Those titles were major box office successes, all opening with over £11m each and collectively grossing £181.7m in the UK and Ireland.

Brian Cox leads the voice cast as Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, who must defend the ancient stronghold of Hornburg from theruthless Dunlending lord. Gaia Wise,...

Middle-Earth returned to the capital this evening for the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino as Wulf. Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator. The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, Benjamin Wainwright, Laurence Ubong Williams, Shaun Dooley, Michael Wildman, Jude Akuwudike, Bilal Hasna and Janine Duvitski.

The movie hits cinemas on December 13th. Colin Hart and Ethan Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.

2025 is a promising year for animated movies. Dog Man kicks things off in January, bringing Dav Pilkeys popular comic book series to life, followed closely by The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep in February, which dives into the magical world of Geralt and adds depth to The Witcher universe. In June, Pixar brings audiences sci-fi film Elio, which introduces audiences to a young boy who finds himself mistaken for Earths ambassador to outer space. Summer continues with nostalgia and family favorites, with The Smurfs Movie returning to theaters in July, reimagining the classic blue characters, and The Bad Guys 2 in August.

As the year winds down, Zootopia 2 headlines the holiday season in November, bringing back Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde for a new adventure in the vibrant city of Zootopia. In December, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is set to take fans of all ages back under...

The Denethor of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings novel was very different from the one in Peter Jackson's movies, and Jackson's changes sold both Denethor and Pippin short. Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy portrayed Denethor as an abusive father to Faramir, scalding in his words, tone of voice, and facial expressions. The emotional and verbal abuse he aimed at Faramir was accompanied by a downward spiral that culminated in one of fantasy's most chilling deaths. Denethor descended into despair, madness, and cowardice.

In Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King movie, Pippin swore allegiance to Denethor after the reveal of Boromir's death. As Denethor's preferred son, Boromir gave his life for the Hobbits, and Pippin's oath was made to look like a good-willing but naive kind of repayment. Gandalf seemed annoyed, backing up the view of Pippin as...

Fantasy books, movies, and TV shows are often spun into franchises because of the expansive worlds that the writers and creators of the series develop. While some spinoffs and sequels don't live up to previous books or screen iterations, these franchises have never disappointed me. Returning to the fantastical worlds that lie within the pages or dazzling visuals of these franchises has provided comfort, escape, and thrilling adventures at every turn. Whether it's through additional books, spinoffs, or multiple sequels, these fantasy stories have the potential to go on for a long time.

While there are some movies and fantasy TV shows that go on for too long, there are other franchises that are ever-expanding. World-building is a considerable factor in whether or not a fantasy series has the longevity to continue for many years. Of course, every audience is biased, as my favorite fictional universes that have captured my...

Chucky season 3 aired its finale at the start of May, and even though series creator Don Mancini had already pitched his idea for season 4 to the network and Chucky himself requested viewer support, we learned last week that Chucky – which aired on both Syfy and USA Network, in addition to streaming on the Peacock service – has been cancelled. Mancini has already promised that Chucky will return, whether he has his own TV show or not, and we’ve known for months that another movie is in development – but the cast of the TV show is hoping that it will still be able to continue on a different network.

Chucky cast members Brad Dourif, Fiona Dourif, Alex Vincent, Christine Elise, and Billy Boyd appeared on a panel at Terror Con in Marlborough, Massachusetts over the weekend. When the subject of the show’s cancellation came up, Fiona Dourif said (with thanks...

Less than 24 hours after Syfy and USA announced the cancellation of Chucky, cast members Brad Dourif (Chucky), Fiona Dourif (Nica), Alex Vincent (Andy), Christine Elise (Kyle), and Billy Boyd (Gigi) appeared on a panel at Terror Con in Marlborough, Ma.

When the subject of the cancellation came up, the elder Dourif deferred to his daughter (“She knows more than me!”) to share a response.

“I have been on the phone with Don [Mancini, creator of Chucky],” Fiona began. “It was a surprise that we got canceled. It was released last night. At this point, what we’re hoping to do and what should be done and would be normal for a show as successful as Chucky’s been – because the ratings were solidly good and reviewed extremely well; the numbers were great at Peacock – is that it would be marketed to other networks.”

Fiona Dourif continued, “The extent that there...

After three acclaimed seasons on both networks, Chucky will not be returning to the USA Network or Syfy for season 4. Created and showrun by Don Mancini, the TV show served as a continuation of his Child's Play horror movie franchise, following the titular killer doll as he attempts to manipulate Zackary Arthur's Jake into becoming a killer himself. Also featuring the returns of Fiona Dourif as Nica, Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany, Christine Elise as Kyle, Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay and Billy Boyd as G.G., the show garnered rave reviews across all three seasons and was a consistent ratings hit for USA and Syfy.

Nearly five months after the previous season came to a close, Variety has brought word that Chucky has been cancelled by USA and Syfy after three seasons. Some sources report that there were conversations with creator Don Mancini and studio, Universal Content Productions, for...

James McAvoy is "excited" to step into the "whole new world" of being a director.The 45-year-old actor is preparing to step behind the camera to helm 'California Schemin'' - which is based on the true story of two Scottish friends, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who pretended to be an American rap duo - and he is looking forward to getting started on the project.He told The Hollywood Reporter: “It’s a whole new world for me to do this."I’ve got experience with everything else after we start rehearsals. This whole period of prep, I’ve never been a part of it, so I’m excited.”James will also appear in a supporting role in the film, with Seamus McLean Ross and Samuel Bottomley cast as the leads, and he's currently "building a little army" of other actors to appear in the project.Asked for a progress update,...

James McAvoy is currently in theaters starring in Speak No Evil, but the actor is also preparing to step behind the camera with his directorial debut, California Schemin’.

When asked about the process of getting ready to film, McAvoy said he was “excited” to experience the “whole new world” of prep work as a director.

“It’s a whole new world for me to do this,” the actor told The Hollywood Reporter at the Speak No Evil premiere in New York earlier this month. “I’ve got experience with everything else after we start rehearsals. This whole period of prep, I’ve never been a part of it, so I’m excited.”

As for how things are going, McAvoy said, “It’s going.”

“We’re working on the script; we’re casting actors, and we’re just gearing up, building a little army, which is what you do,” he said.

While Kristin Kreuk is most well-known for portraying Lana Lang on Smallville, she’s had quite a varied career since starting acting in 2000.

Kreuk began with teen dramas and classic fairytale films, then moved to sci-fi films and procedural dramas.

No matter the role, she’s a force to be reckoned with and lights up the screen.

(James Dimmock/ Fox)

Since she began acting nearly 25 years ago, Kreuk has gone from acting project to project with little break. She’s become one of Canada’s leading leading ladies and has earned that right in the United States, too.

Kreuk will be starring in Murder in a Small Town beginning Tuesday, September 24.

Tracker Would Benefit From Ditching Its Familiar Formula In Season 2by Paullette Gaudet Quick Fix: Why a Shift Towards Shorter TV Episodes Could Be In Our Futureby Thomas Godwin The Equalizer Season 5: What Is Next For Robyn & Dante?...

Following the success of their 2017 film Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, DreamWorks animation delves back into the world of children’s author Dav Pilkey to adapt another on of hid hot sellers into a film. This time with his more recent Dog Man series. To help promote the upcoming release Universal revealed the first teaser trailer to help set the mood.

The film’s official synopsis reads:

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect, serve, fetch, sit and roll over.

As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey,...

Part dog, part man, all hero. From DreamWorks Animation—creators of the beloved blockbuster franchises Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and The Boss Baby—comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s New York Times bestselling literary phenomenon: Dog Man. A trailer for the film can be seen above.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over.

As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated,...

Celebrated for his hilarious SNL skits, Pete Davidson has demonstrated a wide range of talents throughout his career. From his standout performances on Saturday Night Live to his diverse cinematic roles, Davidson has also carved out a niche for himself in the animation world.

Pete Davidson | Credit: Universal Pictures

And he is once again set to showcase his knack for bringing animated characters to life with his signature humor in the upcoming animated film Dog Man in the role of the villainous Petey the Cat.

Pete Davidson Becomes the Villainous Cat in Dog Man

Based on the best-selling book series by Captain Underpants author, Dav Pilkey, Universal has released the first official trailer for the upcoming animated film Dog Man.

Dog Man | Credit: Universal Pictures

With the release of the trailer, the studio has also revealed the official voice cast of the film, which includes, Pete Davidson as Petey the Cat,...

Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man is heading to the big screen for his first movie, arriving in early 2025 – and here’s the first trailer.

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, written by Nicholas Stoller and directed by David Soren, is one of the funniest, most delightful animated films of recent years. It even boasts a brilliant theme song by Weird Al Yankovic. The brief clad superhero ought to have had many more big screen adventures, but it wasn’t to be, although a short lived television series is still available to watch on Netflix.

Back in 2020, we heard that author Dav Pilkey’s other hit series Dog Man was heading to the big screen courtesy of Dreamworks Animation. The series consists of 12 books, which have sold over 60 million copies.

The synopsis for the film reads as follows:

“Part dog, part man, all hero.” When a faithful police dog and his...

Universal and DreamWorks Animation have unveiled the final trailer for ‘Dog Man,’ a new adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s beloved, award-winning, New York Times bestselling literary phenomenon.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over.

As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man.

When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey...

Universal Pictures has revealed the trailer and poster for DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man, which is coming to theaters on January 31, 2025.

From DreamWorks Animation—creators of the beloved blockbuster franchises Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Boss Baby—comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s New York Times bestselling literary phenomenon.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over.

As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff.

"How evil can one cat be?" "Pretty evil, ha ha ha!"...

James McAvoy‘s directorial debut California Schemin‘ about a hip-hop hoax has presold to StudioCanal for the U.K. and Ireland and a range of other international markets.

The movie is based on the true story of Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, two friends from Dundee, Scotland, who conned the music industry by using American accents and pretending to be a Californian rap duo called Silibil N’ Brains. The project is based on Bain’s autobiography of the same name, which was reprinted under the title Straight Outta Scotland. The duo’s story was previously told in the 2013 documentary The Great Hip Hop Hoax.

McAvoy will not only direct, but also have a supporting role. Séamus McLean Ross (Outlander: Blood of My Blood) and Samuel Bottomley (How to Have Sex) are set for the lead roles. Archie Thomson (Deep State 2) and Elaine Gracie (Romantic Getaway) were responsible for adapting the screenplay

The film,...

Lord of the Rings movie actor Hugo Weaving addresses why he is reluctant to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The actor portrayed Elrond, the Elven lord of Rivendell who helped bring together the Fellowship in the first movie. He appeared in all three films. Now, Robert Aramayo takes on the role of Elrond for the Prime Video television series, exploring the character's deeds during Sauron's initial rise to power in the Second Age of Middle-earth. Season 2 is set to premiere this week, returning two years after a generally well-received first season.

While speaking to RadioTimes, Weaving admitted that he feels he is unlikely to dive into The Rings of Power for one main reason. However, he still wished Aramayo well in taking on the role of Elrond. Check out Weaving's response below:

I haven't seen it, and apologies to Robert. No, I spent too long in Middle-earth,...

We've just said goodbye to House of the Dragon for a couple of years until the third season comes out, but fantasy fans don't have to wait long for the next show on their watch lists. Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns with its second season later this month, and all eyes are on the Tolkien adaptation to see where the story goes next. It might not have been as big of a hit as the Game of Thrones spinoff, but The Rings of Power received generally positive reviews in its first season, even if fans of the source material were unhappy with changes.

Ahead of the show's return, GQ got to go behind the scenes at a film studio in England to speak with the cast and crew about the upcoming sophomore season. Through conversations with showrunners Jd Payne and Patrick McKay...

The Lord of the Rings trilogy's back-to-back filming was a bold and ambitious plan that paid off with critical acclaim and box office success. This unique approach helped create a cohesive narrative and ensure timely releases, setting a trend for other franchises to follow. While studios may be hesitant to take similar risks now, The Lord of the Rings remains a standout example of successful filmmaking.

The cultural phenomenon of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy continues to stand the test of time, more than two decades since its theatrical releases, including the franchise's journey behind-the-scenes. While J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novels existed long before the live-action films and are considered among the greatest fantasy novels of all time, they had yet to receive a cinematic adaptation that did them justice. That changed with Peter Jackson's trilogy that earned critical acclaim, Academy Awards, and became box office hits.

Ask any fan what they know about Peter Jackson and they will immediately mention The Lord of the Rings. The director carved his legacy in the cinema industry with his take on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novels and he knew it right from the start.

Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings / New Line Cinema

While he helmed several other films outside the blockbuster franchise, none of those came close to the popularity and profit of the trilogy.

The Lord Of The Rings Actors Revealed Peter Jackson Declared His Legacy On Movie Set

While appearing on Q with Tom Power podcast show, actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd revealed what director Peter Jackson told the cast and crew of The Lord of the Rings while he was in the process of making it.

Peter Jackson said to us consistently on set, ‘This is the greatest job I’ve ever done.

Frank Herbert once said there is no real ending. It’s just where you stop the story. This is perhaps ironic given the author famously wrote six Dune novels without ever coming to a final satisfying conclusion to his millennia-spanning saga. But then knowing when and how to stop has always remained an elusive challenge for storytellers, even when they’re working at the height of their craft.

The history of cinema is littered with many great films that seemed to breeze right past the most obvious grace note in favor of underlining, expanding, or even subverting a theme or idea integral to the story. Whatever the motive, these choices sometimes can leave us wishing their films had concluded minutes earlier. Here are some films that we particularly wish ended when the story was already over.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Let’s get the...

After Peter Jackson adapted J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and delved into the realm of Middle-earth, several epic iterations and enduring friendships were forged through the process. Venturing through one of those iconic behind-the-scenes anecdotes, we came across the story of Viggo Mortensen’s spontaneous kiss with a Hobbit actor.

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn | New Line Cinema

Back to the 2003 epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Viggo Mortensen shared a hilarious moment with Billy Boyd, when he recklessly kissed the actor behind cameras, during Sam and Rosie’s wedding scene. According to Mortensen, he wanted to add a bit of recklessness, but Boyd on the other hand fell in love.

Viggo Mortensen’s Spontaneous Kiss with The Lord of the Rings Co-Star

Peter Jackson’s enchanting The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchise not only took us to the...

Russell Crowe reveals why he turned down a role in The Lord of the Rings. Serving as adaptations of the books by J.R.R. Tolkien director Peter Jackson's hit fantasy trilogy was released from 2001 to 2003, chronicling Frodo's (Elijah Wood) epic quest to destroy the One Ring. The Lord of the Rings cast is a major reason why the movies work so well, but it's become common knowledge in the decades since the films' release that various other actors were almost cast for key roles, including Crowe as Aragorn, a role that eventually went to Viggo Mortensen.

In a recent segment for British GQ, Crowe is asked on social media whether he regrets turning down The Lord of the Rings.

Crowe makes clear that it's not a decision he regrets, and explains that he didn't take the job because he had a feeling he wasn't Jackson's top choice. Check out...

Fathom Events is re-releasing the Lord of the Rings trilogy in 4K extended editions throughout June. The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers have both landed in the domestic box office Top 10 for the weekend. The movies are performing well, though they have hardly made a dent in the box office totals of their original runs.

Two Lord of the Rings movies have landed in the domestic box office Top 10. The trilogy, which was adapted from the iconic fantasy novels of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien, was released between 2001 and 2003 to overwhelming critical and commercial success. They were followed by a trilogy of live-action movies adapting Tokien's prequel The Hobbit between 2012 and 2014. In recent years, the Lord of the Rings franchise has picked up steam once more with the 2022 premiere of Prime Video's The Rings of Power and the upcoming 2024 animated movie The War of the Rohirrim.

Hiring lesser-known directors with unique visions can lead to unexpected success in Hollywood. Choosing a director with experience in a different genre can bring a fresh perspective to iconic franchises. Risk-taking with directorial choices has paid off in the past, resulting in critically acclaimed and profitable movies.

The studio executives of Hollywood have occasionally hired a particular director to helm a movie which, at the time, seemed like a strange choice. However, in some cases, the risk massively paid off when the movie then debuted to wild critical acclaim and box office profits. Hiring a director who has had success with movies of a similar genre is the safest approach, but a lesser-known name or someone with completely contrasting experience might still have the unique vision and narrative ideas that will make the movie an even bigger hit.

It is always a point of pride to be able to bet...

The Hunt for Gollum film will explore Gollum's past with the One Ring, set during The Lord of the Rings trilogy events. New Middle-earth stories hinted in the books remain untapped potential for more films in the Lord of the Rings franchise. Possibilities for future movies include exploring the next chapters of iconic characters like Aragorn, Sam, Gimli, and Legolas.

Warner Bros has a Lord of the Rings prequel movie on the way, and several other Middle-earth stories could potentially follow. The upcoming film has been dubbed The Hunt for Gollum and will follow the creature as he is hunted by Gandalf and Aragorn, leading up to the events of Frodo's story. This is a tale described in relative detail in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring book, which is why Warner Bros has the right to adapt it to film. As exciting as this is,...

When it was announced that Amazon was set to produce The Rings of Power, a prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, fans were ecstatic to revisit J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth. But despite opening to a record 25 million viewership, the highest in the streaming platform’s history, the sentiment surrounding the new addition to the iconic IP was pretty mixed.

Despite winning over fans with its eye-popping visuals, with many deeming it a worthy addition to the iconic franchise, its naysayers accused the show of pushing a woke agenda. And with the trailer for Season 2 set to be unveiled soon, a similar discourse has popped up once again.

The Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer Announcement Opens to Mixed Reception

A Still from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Amazon Studios

Even before The Rings of Power premiered, which cost Amazon a whopping $700 million to produce, some...