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Elle Woods strutted so Barbie could run—and honestly, the world should thank her. Okay, confession time: I watched Legally Blonde way after it came out. But when I finally did? Mind. Blown. That movie Way ahead of its time. Even now, it Still holds up. Elle Woods didn’t wear pink—she owned it. She made glitter look like armor and courtroom heels look like battle boots. I was 13, wide-eyed and mascara-smudged, and boom—there she was. My first feminist icon, wrapped in hot pink and unapologetic ambition.

To me, Elle was Barbie with a law degree and zero patience for being underestimated. Legally Blonde? That was my crash course in Feminism 101. Now, don’t get me wrong—I loved the new Barbie. But let’s be real. If Elle Woods had pulled up in 2023? Barbie would’ve been reapplying lip gloss and trying to catch up 20 minutes into the movie.

The world of entertainment is a story-making machine. From fascinating tales set in unrealistic fictional worlds to tales grounded in reality offering eye-opening commentary on the world we live in, to everything above and beyond and between.

The same tales have a unique power to transport us into worlds of imagination, drama, and emotion, often leaving us questioning the blurred lines between reality and the fictional world. All these stories are born out of the incredible minds of their storytellers, aka the screenwriters. But sometimes, even storytellers need inspiration, and this inspiration comes from true stories.

While some movies like Oppenheimer, Into the Wild, Schindler’s List, and more wear their ‘based on a true story‘ badge with honor, others often end up slipping under the radar, weaving real-life inspirations into narratives that feel like pure Hollywood invention. These hidden gems often end up surprising us with their storytelling and the remarkable truths behind them.

Barbie was a box office juggernaut!

The Warner Bros movie adaptation of the popular Mattel doll debuted in July 2023 amid a big marketing campaign, with star Margot Robbie wearing real-life replicas of some of the doll’s iconic outfits.

After premiering in theaters, the movie became an even bigger phenomenon, bringing in over $1 billion in less than a month, and becoming not only the top grossing movie of 2023 in North America, but also one of the highest grossing movies ever worldwide!

Among the star-studded cast were Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, John Cena and many more.

In December 2024, reports suggested that a sequel was in the works. However, that does not appear to be the case.

We did some digging and looked at the estimated net worth of the biggest celebrities to appear in the movie and ranked them. It’s a pretty safe bet that you...

The biopic of Madonna will no longer be a feature film, and instead is going to be a Netflix series. More here.

With music biopics being one of the few seemingly sure bets out there these days, you’d think a Madonna biopic would be a an obvious choice for any self-respecting Hollywood studio looking for an easy win.

Iconic star with a wild past? Check. Incredible back catalogue of music? Check. An inspiring, feminist story for marketing teams to get stuck into and audiences to rally around? Check.

Yet years into the process of trying to get a film of her life made, Madonna is reportedly giving up on the idea.

The problem? The star wants to retain full creative control over the project and that’s apparently made things rather tricky. When we say ‘full creative control’ we don’t mean as with 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody where the...

As Lucasfilm moves forward with a new Star Wars film centered on Daisy Ridley's Rey establishing a new Jedi Order 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, speculation is rife about returning characters.

When recently asked by fans if he would reprise his role as Poe Dameron in the "Rey Skywalker" movie, Oscar Isaac offered this response, as seen below.

I Asked Oscar Isaac If He Was Gonna Be In The New Rey Movie pic.twitter.com/euhnEfMhSg

— deadboy | Star Wars | Andor era (@deadboy28) May 8, 2025

As you can see, don't expect to see Poe's X-Wing taking out Tie fighters in the upcoming Rise of Skywalker sequel, although things could always change by the time cameras actually start rolling.

That's not exactly surprising, as Rey and Poe Dameron didn't really interact much. In terms of the new Star Wars trio, it was primarily John Boyega's Finn that acted as the...

Shawn Levy is reportedly gearing up to helm a limited series about the life and career of Madonna for Netflix.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Levy’s production company 21 Laps has begun work developing the project as part of their overall deal with the streamer. Netflix, Levy, and Madonna have all yet to comment on the direction of the series or when it might be released.

There have been several previous efforts to adapt Madonna’s story for the screen. Recently, Universal Pictures was in the early stages of producing a film version with Julia Garner reportedly being considered as the frontrunner for the starring role, though the movie was ultimately scrapped in early 2023. Last year, Madonna made a post on Instagram hinting that a new cinematic or television project may be in the works.

Levy’s filmography includes titles like Stranger Things, The Perfect Couple, All the Light We Cannot See,...

With Jake Gyllenhaal’s team-up with M. Night Shyamalan going official, fans are waiting for a story like none other to unfold before their eyes. Shyamalan fans know the unique perspective the director brings to the table. He has never shied away from taking risks and following what his heart tells him to.

No wonder he wanted to team up with the Nightcrawler star for his next venture, Remain. Portraying the lead character in a romantic thriller won’t be a hard ask for a versatile star like Gyllenhaal after all. But one of his most talked-about roles will be playing the role of the villain in Taylor Swift’s Sad Girl Cinematic Universe.

Among all the villainous roles Jake Gyllenhaal has played, one seems to have bestowed him with a lot of hate Jake Gyllenhaal has never shied away from playing the role of the villain || Credit: Open Road Films...

Madonna is working on adapting her life story into a limited series for Netflix.

The iconic pop star has teamed with “Stranger Things” producer and director Shawn Levy on a series about her life and career. The project is still in development, but if it comes to fruition, it will be Levy’s latest title with Netflix.

The filmmaker and producer’s 21 Laps has an overall deal with the streaming giant. Levy himself, meanwhile, has directed and produced a number of past Netflix shows and films, including “Stranger Things,” 2023’s “All the Light We Cannot See” and the Ryan Reynolds sci-fi vehicle “The Adam Project.”

He is currently attached to direct the Ryan Gosling-led “Star Wars: Starfighter” for Lucasfilm.

Madonna has been trying for years to get a biopic about her life and career off the ground. Julia Garner was previously said to be a frontrunner to play the...

Mikey Madison has signed onto her first movie after winning an Academy Award for her performance in Anora. Demi Moore was widely expected to be named the Oscars' Best Actress at this year's awards, only for Madison to win instead. After Anora's five Academy Award wins and Madison walking away with Best Actress, there has been a great deal of speculation about what her next movie will be. She reportedly turned down a role in Shawn Levy's upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter movie starring Ryan Gosling.

According to Variety, Madison has now signed onto the thriller movie Reptilia alongside Kirsten Dunst. Reptilia tells the story of a mysterious mermaid who seduces a dental hygienist into the world of Florida's exotic animal trade. It will be directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarría, whose 2019 movie Monos starring Julianne Nicholson won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award after debuting at the Sundance Film...

Nicholas Sparks writes the kind of books you're likely to find on your mom's nightstand. His romances have captivated (mostly women) readers around the world for nearly 30 years, with over 130 million copies sold according to his website. Many of his novels follow the same formula, but clearly, he's found a winning one: stories of star-crossed lovers, often set in picturesque coastal American small towns, where a profound and enduring bond is tested by a tragic twist. Few authors can claim that all of their books have reached #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Nicholas Sparks' stories didn't make the leap to the silver screen until 1999 with the adaptation of his second novel, "Message in a Bottle." Star Kevin Costner fits perfectly into Sparks' universe, portraying the all-American, rugged man — stoic and guarded, yet warm. We've seen Kevin Costner play similar roles in some of his best movies, including...

Nearly six years following the release of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," Lucasfilm has mostly avoided exploring the polarizing Sequel Trilogy era. Every possible discussion — both healthy and unhealthy — regarding the pros and cons of J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson's contributions to the Skywalker Saga remains some of the more exhausting discourses within geek culture, and to re-litigate these debates would be beating a dead tauntaun. However, the aspect of the Sequel Trilogy that fans can agree upon is that Finn (John Boyega) was wasted.

Following his phenomenal introduction in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" as the male lead hero, Finn's storyline was subject to a bad game of telephone between Rian Johnson and J.J. Abrams, both of whom had differing visions for where the character's development should go. John Boyega has been vocal about his frustration regarding Finn's diminishing character trajectory, and what is particularly ironic...

Una higienista dental y una sirena encabezan este thriller exótico. © Getty Images

De acuerdo con Variety, Mikey Madison (Anora) y Kirsten Dunst (Civil War) protagonizarán el thriller Reptilia, dirigida por Alejandro Landes Echavarría (Monos), cuyo rodaje arrancará en otoño.

Reptilia, que será presentada a compradores en el Marché du Film de Cannes, cuenta la historia de una higienista dental que es seducida por una misteriosa sirena en el oscuro y húmedo submundo del comercio de animales exóticos de Florida.

La película marca el primer papel de Mikey Madison tras hacerse con el Oscar a la Mejor Actriz. En los últimos meses, su nombre ha estado vinculado a múltiples proyectos de alto perfil, incluyendo Star Wars: Starfighter de Shawn Levy y protagonizada por Ryan Gosling (que rechazó) y el próximo reinicio de la saga Resident Evil a manos de Zach Cregger, oferta todavía en curso.

Reptilia se estrenará próximamente.

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Bad Influence opens on a stark contrast: Eros (Alberto Olmo), freshly released from prison, is swept into the gleaming world of Bruce (Enrique Arce), who promptly installs him as guardian for his high‑school daughter, Reese (Eléa Rochera). Their first encounter—Eros stepping from a Porsche into a mansion that feels more gallery than home—sets a tone of sterile wealth tinged with unspoken threat. As Eros shadows Reese through dance studios, late‑night study sessions and poolside laps, director Chloé Wallace cultivates a slow‑burn tension that flirts with both romance and suspense.

The film’s design leans into this duality: elongated takes emphasize the vastness of Bruce’s estate, while muted color schemes underscore Reese’s isolation despite her privileged upbringing. Sound design alternates between hushed domestic ambience and pulsing electronic beats during moments of rebellion, suggesting the divide between Eros’s gritty past and Reese’s sheltered present.

Many years later, 2014's "Whiplash" stands out as one of the defining motion pictures of the 2010s. Damien Chazelle's masterclass of a psychological character drama telling the story of a young, ambitious jazz drummer, Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller), butting heads with his abusive instructor, Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), was not the biggest box office success story on its initial release. Still, its legacy has endured thanks to an ever-growing audience that discovered it via DVD, Blu-ray, and streaming. The film was also nominated for five Academy Awards and won three, with Simmons, in particular, taking home the gold for his supporting turn as one of the greatest villains in cinematic history.

What many may not realize, however, is that Chazelle's movie is itself based on "Whiplash," the short film of the same name that the filmmaker had made just a year prior. The 18-minute short was the first iteration...

Mikey Madison has signed up for her first movie since winning an Oscar for ‘Anora’.The 26-year-old actress will co-star with Kirsten Dunst in upcoming thriller ‘Reptilia’, which will be directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarría.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie tells the story of a dental hygienist seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.Pastel, Imperative Entertainment and Af Films will produce, alongside Landes Echavarría’s via his A Stela Cine banner.Principal photography will commence later this year.In addition to her Best Actress Oscar for ‘Anora’, Madison also won a BAFTA for best leading actress and the Independent Spirit Award for best lead performance. She also earned nominations for a Golden Globe, SAG Award and Critics Choice Award.Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Mikey was offered a role in the new and untitled ‘Star Wars...

Mikey Madison has signed up for her first movie since winning an Oscar for ‘Anora’.The 26-year-old actress will co-star with Kirsten Dunst in upcoming thriller ‘Reptilia’, which will be directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarría.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie tells the story of a dental hygienist seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.Pastel, Imperative Entertainment and Af Films will produce, alongside Landes Echavarría’s via his A Stela Cine banner.Principal photography will commence later this year.In addition to her Best Actress Oscar for ‘Anora’, Madison also won a BAFTA for best leading actress and the Independent Spirit Award for best lead performance. She also earned nominations for a Golden Globe, SAG Award and Critics Choice Award.Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Mikey was offered a role in the new and untitled ‘Star Wars...

Veteran director Martin Scorsese has worked with countless actors and actresses through his decades-long Hollywood career. Although Scorsese carefully handpicks the cast to fit the role perfectly, the director does have his favorites.

It wasn’t Ryan Gosling nor was it Jake Gyllenhaal, but Martin Scorsese complimented a Star Wars actor during an event. Although fans initially hated him in the franchise, Scorsese hailed Adam Driver as the best actor that this generation has seen!

Martin Scorsese hails Adam Driver as the best actor of this generation!

Although Adam Driver hadn’t worked with Martin Scorsese as extensively as Leonardo DiCaprio or Robert De Niro, a single 2016 film with Driver was enough for Scorsese to be all praise for the Megalopolis star.

Adam Driver (left) in a still from Silence | Credits: SharpSword Films

In 2016, Martin Scorsese worked with Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield, and Adam Driver in a film called Silence.

This past Sunday was May the Fourth, aka Star Wars Day. Fans everywhere celebrated the legendary sci-fi franchise, sometimes in really weird ways. Heritage Auctions kept things more traditional with an auction featuring items drawn from the vast history of the storied franchise.

Some items went for high prices, including:

A helmet worn by lead character Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) went for $137,500, the biggest ticket item of the event.A rare action figure of Boba Fett with improper coloring sold for $40,000Concept poster art of C-3Po and R2-D2 from 1978 sold for $33,750.

So some Star Wars fans rang in the holiday with very expensive new toys. May the Force by with them.

Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze in Star Wars The Mandalorian | The Mandalorian Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff) will return to Star Wars

As for the Star Wars universe onscreen, it's rolling merrily along. The second and final season of...

Mikey Madison is setting up her first post-Oscar role as she’s set to star in Reptilia, a new feature from Alejandro Landes Echavarría (Monos). Kirsten Dunst will co-star in the movie about a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade. I take it this isn’t a Splash sequel.

The movie is based on a script by Landes Echavarría and Duke Merriman. It will be introduced to international buyers at the Cannes market by Charades. Principal photography will commence this fall.

Related Mikey Madison passes on role in Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie

Madison almost certainly had her pick of projects after winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for Anora, and Reptilia sounds like an interesting choice.

She’s had offers for much bigger projects, including Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars movie starring Ryan Gosling.

Mikey Madison may have found her first post-Oscar project: “Reptilia.” The “Anora” Best Actress winner will co-star alongside Kirsten Dunst in the latest film from director Alejandro Landes Echavarría (“Monos”), which will be presented to buyers at the Cannes Film Market beginning next week.

The film will be produced by Barry Jenkins’ Pastel, along with Imperative Entertainment, Af Films, and Black Bear, who is providing financing. Landes Echavarría will also produce under his A Stela Cine banner.

“Reptilia” is about “a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade.” Landes Echavarría co-wrote the script with Duke Merriman.

Principal photography is expected to begin this fall.

UTA Independent Film Group and 30West will co-handle US sales rights at Cannes, while Charades will handle international sales rights.

This is Dunst’s return to the state of Florida after starring...

Babylon (2022) saw one of Margot Robbie’s more transformative and daring roles to date. Playing Nellie Laroy, Robbie gave us an ambitious and fiery actress navigating the chaotic shift from silent films to sound films in 1920s Hollywood. Her portrayal of Nellie captured the vulnerability and pure energy of a woman trying to make a place for herself in an industry rife with excess and disorder.

Despite her commendable contribution to the film, many fans were left disappointed when the actress was overlooked for an Oscar nomination. The oversight ignited several conversations regarding the challenges of recognizing standout portrayals in movies that split critical opinion. Robbie’s work in Babylon was a true reflection of her versatility. The snub only highlights the intricacies of award recognition in the film industry.

Babylon’s polarizing nature might’ve played a hand in Margot Robbie’s Oscar snub

Directed by Damien Chazelle, Babylon...

The Star Wars franchise has had a better track record in animation, especially as its big-screen installments received increasingly more criticism. The Tales series is quickly becoming the flagbearer of the franchise’s limitless potential in the medium, and Tales of the Underworld is another glowing addition to the lineup.

The third season of the series, which originally started as Tales of the Jedi, tells the stories of the bounty hunters and criminals active in the underworld during the Empire’s tyrannical reign over the galaxy far, far away. Fans of the franchise are in love with the show’s improved quality in the latest installment, and here is why it might just be what the Star Wars universe needs right now.

Star Wars fans cannot stop raving about Tales of the Underworld

Star Wars received an anniversary present when Tales of the Underworld, the third installment of the animated anthology series,...

The Lord of the Rings spin-off movie, The Hunt for Gollum, has now been given a release date by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema. The movie will adapt the appendices of J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" book, and finds the wizard Gandalf the Grey (played by Ian McKellen in the original trilogy and The Hobbit movies) tasking Aragorn (played by Viggo Mortensen in the movies) with hunting down Gollum, who they believe has the One Ring.

After being pushed back earlier this year, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has now officially been given a release date of December 17, 2027. Meaning that, much like Peter Jackson’s beloved trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will delight audiences in theaters during Christmas, providing delight, terror, and epic fantasy spectacle for the festive season.

According to Deadline, Disney also...

Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have set a Dec. 17, 2027 theatrical release for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

Currently Disney has an untitled Star Wars movie in Comscore on that that 2027 date, but that probably just hasn’t been scrubbed from the system yet. As we know, Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter with Ryan Gosling is dated for May 28, 2027. Universal has an untitled date reservation for Dec. 22, 2027.

That’s the corridor by the way that previous Peter Jackson directed Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies have bowed within. The first of the two films The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (*Wt) will be directed by and star Andy Serkis in the title role.

The Oscar-winning team behind the blockbuster The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies — Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens — is reuniting to produce two...

Many of us thought that Ryan Gosling had reached his peak heartthrob era in 2004, as Noah in The Notebook. But we couldn’t be more wrong. Because with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, the man just stole the show and reclaimed his heartthrob era. Well, now, Gosling seems to be leveling up with some major movie magic coming in 2025, and beyond.

From zooming through space to joining the Star Wars fam, and even collaborating with Margot Robbie to pull off slick heists in an Ocean’s Eleven prequel, Ryan Gosling seems to be setting the bar high. Also, this man’s range deserves its own Oscar. So, let’s dive into the Gosling-verse and mark those calendars.

1. Project Hail Mary (2026)

Okay, so as per Deadline reports, Project Hail Mary is dropping on March 20, 2026, and let’s just say—space dads are the new cool. In this film, Ryan Gosling is set to...

Sinners North America Box Office Day 19: Inches Closer To $200 Million Milestone ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Sinners keeps dominating the theatres with its original horror content. It has earned one of the biggest numbers on its third Tuesday, Discount Day. The film has outpaced Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker’s third Tuesday gross. It is moving closer to the $200 million milestone domestically in less than a month. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The film has earned one of the biggest third Tuesdays ever for R-rated movies and registered one of the biggest third Tuesdays for April releases, outpacing A Minecraft Movie. It is suffering only due to the loss of IMAX screens. The horror movie lost the IMAX screens to the MCU movie Thunderbolts*. Made against a production budget of $90 million, the film has raked in 2.7 times the making cost and is one of the highest-grossing films of this year.

According to...

Thunderbolts* North America Box Office Day 5 Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Thunderbolts*, aka The New Avengers, saw a big jump on its first Tuesday compared to its Monday gross, and with that, it has surpassed the domestic haul of The Marvels. It is reportedly the largest percentage increase in the MCU’s history on Tuesday. The film finally saw some benefit from its strong word of mouth. Keep scrolling for more.

The Marvels, released in 2023, is the biggest MCU flop, with a budget of more than $200 million. The film featured Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris in the pivotal roles. The audience did not enjoy the all-female flick due to a weak plotline and the over-the-top humor. Despite good visuals and action sequences, the film failed miserably at the box office, collecting only $84.5 million in its domestic run.

The New Avengers exploded on its first Tuesday discount day.

Netflix has quite a queue of stellar comedies available right now.

The streaming giant has a constant carousel of rotating titles coming in and out, but for fans of the comedy genre, there are several strong picks available. Whether it’s a handful of romcoms starring Glen Powell, a fun-for-the-whole-family animated road trip movie, or one of the most hilarious releases of 2025, there is something for everyone who’s looking for some funny movies to watch.

These are the best new comedies on Netflix right now.

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in “Anyone but You” (Credit: Sony Pictures) Anyone But You

“Anyone But You” did great at the box office but has lit up Netflix ever since it landed and continues to be a worthwhile watch. Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney play a pair who hooked up and went their separate ways, only to find themselves both invited to a wedding in Australia,...

Not many popular songs have been written about cast members of Three Amigos — with the possible exception of Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al,” which, judging from the music video, was all about hanging out with Chevy Chase in a windowless, purgatorial room.

But pop star and talk show host Kelly Clarkson just dropped a new track that was reportedly inspired by comedy legend Martin Short. Which is no small feat considering how few words there are in the English language that rhyme with “Jiminy.”

At first listen, the song, “Where Have You Been,” may not seem like it has any connection to Short whatsoever. It’s a pretty straightforward romantic ballad, containing sentimental lyrics like “Where have you been? What took so long?” and “Nothing could keep my eyes from driftin’ over to you,” but there are zero references to Clifford, and absolutely no Steve Martin put-downs.

Sebastian Stan’s Last 5 Films At The Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Sebastian Stan, who is best known for playing the Winter Soldier/White Wolf, Bucky Barnes, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka MCU, is known for versatility. He is known for his varied range of onscreen characters, and in his last film, he played Donald Trump. His Thunderbolts* aka The New Avengers, has been well received by the audience, and let’s see the last five films of the MCU star at the worldwide box office.

Outside the MCU, he takes on challenging roles in biopics, thrillers, indie dramas, and sci-fi adventures. He often plays emotionally complex or morally conflicted characters and is known for his willingness to transform for a role. Some of his renowned movies outside the MCU include Pam & Tommy, I, Tonya, Fresh, Destroyer, and The Martian.

According to The Numbers, Sebastian Stan’s worldwide...

Florence Pugh Worldwide Box Office Beats Ryan Gosling Career Total Collection ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

English actress Florence Pugh is being praised for her heartfelt performance in Thunderbolts*. The film’s decent opening has helped the actress surpass a significant milestone at the worldwide box office. She has surpassed Ryan Gosling as one of the highest-grossing Hollywood stars, a remarkable feat indeed. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Florence made her acting debut in 2014’s The Falling and gradually gained recognition for her powerful and versatile performances. On the other hand, Gosling started his career as a child actor and got his breakthrough in 2001’s The Believer, over a decade before Pugh got into acting. She even clashed with Gosling in 2023 as Oppenheimer and Barbie clashed. Although Florence had limited screen time, it still stood out.

After Barbie, Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy failed to impress the audience and thus was not a box office success.

Between retakes, rehearsals, and long shoot days, there’s just something about being on set that makes falling in love feel inevitable. Some celebrity stars didn’t just memorize lines; they actually fell for each other. While they’re pretending to be in love for the camera, and then next, bam, they’re walking down the red carpet holding hands.

From filming steamy scenes that turned into real-life sparks to unexpected bonds behind the scenes, several of Hollywood’s cutest couples have proved that love doesn’t always wait for the final take. It just sneaks up between the scenes, on coffee breaks, or during dramatic stares across the set. Despite their love lasting a few months or turning into forever, these 10 celebrity pairs have found real-life love while playing pretend. Honestly? Some of these are straight out of iconic and chaotic romance scripts.

10. Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin Stephen...

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DGA Awards sets 2026 date

The Directors Guild of America Awards has set the date for its 78th annual show. The DGA Awards will take place Feb. 6, 2026 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Beth McCarthy-Miller will return as Chair of the Awards for the fifth consecutive year. “DGA Awards is a unique opportunity to celebrate excellence in our craft, and I could not be more honored to serve another year as Chair of this important event,” McCarthy-Miller said in a statement. “I thank DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter for appointing me to this role, and I look forward to celebrating with all of the incredible 2025 nominees and honorees!”

Practical Magic 2 sets release date

Practical Magic 2, the long-awaited sequel to Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's fan-favorite 1998 romantic fantasy, will be in theaters on Sept. 18, 2026, Warner Bros. announced. The sequel will reportedly be based...

Margaret Qualley has landed a new exciting role!

The 30-year-old actress has officially signed on to star in an upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film titled Love of Your Life. Rachel Morrison is set to direct the movie, while Ryan Gosling will have a producer credit.

While the plot of the film is currently not known, the leading role has been highly coveted, with multiple A-list actresses being considered for the part. Margaret reportedly landed the role after meeting with the director earlier this year, according to Deadline.

Keep reading to find out more…

Recently, Margaret played the leading role of Sue in the critically-acclaimed 2024 movie The Substance, which was nominated for five Academy Awards at the 2025 Oscars, including Best Picture.

If you didn’t see, back in February, it was announced that Margaret has signed on for an upcoming Ridley Scott film titled The Dog Stars alongside another A-lister.

Agents of Shield was not just a show. It was the story of a team of highly skilled agents finding a way to save the world countless times with some brains and brawn.

Clark Gregg was much loved as Agent Phil Coulson in the MCU, but in 2013, the actor reprised his role in the iconic TV show Agents of Shield, which skyrocketed his fame to newer heights. Naturally, the actor has had a lot of loving memories while filming the show, and the seasons that he really loved to watch.

Clark Gregg agrees that Season 4 is better than some MCU movies!

The iconic show ran for a total of 7 seasons and aired from 2013 to 2020. Alongside Clark Gregg, a plethora of stars such as Chloe Bennet, Brett Dalton, and more, portrayed some prominent characters across the series.

Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson in a still from Agents of Shield | Credits:...

Exclusive: Margaret Qualley is set to star in the Amazon MGM Studios pic, Love of Your Life, with Rachel Morrison directing. Julia Cox wrote the script with Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson are producing.

Plot details are under wraps. Deadline was first to report the major script sale in October after an intense bidding war, which Gosling and Henderson won for Amazon MGM Studios. At the time, the auction was one of the bigger ones of the year given that no talent was involved outside of the producers, so once Amazon MGM Studios came on board, the lead role was seen as one of the more highly-coveted role in town for any A-list leading lady. While sources say several individuals were in the hunt for the part, Qualley seemed like the top-choice from the start especially after meeting with Morrison for the role earlier this year.

Qualley is coming off...

Cinema owner Mark O’Meara was watching the Oscars in his living room when Sean Baker, accepting the best director trophy for “Anora,” made an impassioned plea for global audiences to support their local multiplex.

“I stood up and was jumping up and down. He’s talking about me and independent theaters,” O’Meara remembers telling his wife. Five years after Covid badly bruised the movie business, and two years after the strikes slowed the recovery, O’Meara needed no reminder that the industry remains seriously challenged — a fact that was illuminated during 2025’s glacial box office start. “It was an apprehensive couple of months,” he says.

This was weeks ago, in March, when theater attendance was flatlining and tentpoles like Disney’s “Snow White” and Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” just weren’t inspiring enough trips to the movies. But April’s one-two punch of “A Minecraft Movie...

On ABC's 1980s action series "The Fall Guy," Lee Majors played Colt Seavers, a Hollywood stuntman who, as a side-hustle, worked as a freelance bounty hunter. His experiences with stunt driving made him well-suited to track down bad guys, and his constant exposure to danger gave him an appealing devil-may-care attitude. He was often aided by fellow stunt performers Kid (Douglas Barr) and Jody (Heather Thomas). Majors himself sang the theme song. The "Fall Guy" IP was eventually revived decades later when director David Leitch adapted the premise into a big screen Hollywood blockbuster starring Ryan Gosling. The 2024 "Fall Guy" movie was spectacular, by the way.

In the "The Fall Guy" episode "Old Heroes Never Die", Colt becomes embroiled in criminal malfeasance with an old baseball star named Ron Perkins (Paul Winfield). Perkins was once a star player but has since fallen on hard times and is now $50,000 in debt...

In a move that could shake up the entertainment industry, President Trump says he’s directed his administration to put a “100 percent tariff” on any movies coming into the U.S. that were not produced in this country.

He posted on his Truth Social platform Sunday that he’s authorized the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to institute the tariff.

“The Movie Industry in America is Dying a very fast death,” he wrote. “Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!

“Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin...

It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving Star Wars have an inescapable gravity.

May 4 — or May the 4th, as fans say — has evolved over the years into Star Wars Day, an informal holiday celebrating the space epic and its surrounding franchise.

What is Star Wars Day?

Star Wars Day was created by fans as a sly nod to one of the films’ most popular catchphrases, “May the force be with you.” Get it? Good, now May the 4th be with you, too.

It’s not an official holiday but has become so well-known that even former President Joe Biden marked it last year when Star Wars actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House a day beforehand. This year, the Trump administration marked the occasion with a Star Wars-themed meme.

Today is May the Fourth, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. Lucasfilm hasn't dropped any big news or reveals, but fans of the iconic sci-fi franchise have been given plenty to talk about thanks to X and Instagram posts from The White House.

The official account decided to mark today's celebrations (via SFFGazette.com) with a post wishing a "Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting so hard [to] bring Sith Lords...back into our Galaxy."

The post concluded by comparing the "Radical Left" to the Empire. It was also accompanied by an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump as...a Sith Lord?!

While the shockingly buff Commander in Chief is decked out in what appears to be Jedi gear, he's wielding a red lightsaber.

Many Star Wars fans have been quick to point out that only evildoers in the Galaxy Far, Far Away use a red blade,...

Star Wars fans, don't expect any details about Star Wars: Starfighter to be spoiled any time soon. The latest director to enter the Star Warsfranchise and march to the tune of John Williams' signature score has revealed a very important lesson that he learned when making Stranger Things. Shawn Levy has been playing a key part behind the camera since the beginning of the Netflix fantasy horror hit, and now that he's been announced to tackle one of the upcoming Star Wars movies, Levy says that the very popular series taught him to stay quiet and not spill any details.

The director, also famous for his work on Deadpool & Wolverine and the Night at the Museum franchise, spoke to Variety during the premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the play that serves as a prequel to the Netflix show. Levy was recently announced as the director of Star Wars: Starfighter,...

Few sci-fi films have a grip on pop culture quite like Ridley Scott’sBlade Runner. The 1982 adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s iconic novel Do You Dream of Electric Sheep? starring Harrison Ford(Indiana Jones) defined the genre in the '80s. Over the last 40 plus years, its fanbase and legacy have only grown. This was with the help of the 2017 sequel being one of the best films of the last decade. Now, before the world expands in its next iteration on the small screen, the original Blade Runner is getting a new futuristic 4K edition.

The latest 4K steelbook will include “The Final Cut” of Blade Runner, which saw extended scenes added to the theatrical release. This is seen by Scott and many fans as the definitive version of the film. This edition will presumably feature all the same special features as past 4K releases of the film and...

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Thunderbolts* is a superhero action comedy-drama film directed by Jake Schrier from a screenplay co-written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo. Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, the MCU film revolves around a group of misfit antiheroes who team up and work together to survive after they find themselves trapped in a deadly conspiracy. Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. So, if you loved the hilarious misfit team-up, impressive action, and compelling characters in Thunderbolts*, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Suicide Squad (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.

The Suicide Squad is a superhero action comedy-drama film written and directed by James Gunn. Based on the DC Comics...

There aren’t too many things binding the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the Star Wars galaxy. Apart from the fact that the parent companies of both these IPs co-exist under the Walt Disney umbrella. But as anyone could tell, Lucasfilm and Marvel are far more connected than just through ownership.

Now, this isn’t as simple as a Death Star Easter egg in Spider-Man or a cheesy Obi-Wan Kenobi reference from Phil Coulson. Instead, we must look at something called the celebrity paradox.

When a character’s pop culture presence breaks through into other worlds because the actor exists in our minds as someone else from a different universe, that is a celebrity paradox. And no place is this paradox louder than two of Disney’s biggest franchises in the 21st century.

The MCU Spider-Man loves Star Wars, but that’s only the celebrity paradox Ned with the Lego Death...

Once upon a time, two stars of a $115 million hit lit up the screen with impeccable chemistry, but behind the scenes, it was more horror show than love story. Sparks definitely flew, just not the kind you’d want at a candlelit dinner. Stuff got so heated that one even asked the director to kick the other off the set. Later, they tried to make it work off-camera, but even that crumbled.

Hollywood romances might dazzle under the spotlight, but this one proves not every fairy tale survives the credits.

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams’ $115M love story gone wrong Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling in The Notebook | Credits: New Line Cinema

Ryan Gosling and his $115 million hit The Notebook co-star Rachel McAdams’ romance went horribly wrong. Gosling himself admitted, “We inspired the worst in each other.” The chemistry was more like an explosion than a spark, yet their film was a massive hit.

It’s interesting to think about some things that remain prescient in the public consciousness, especially regarding cinema. Some films become a part of a greater canon of pop-culture history, while others fade into obscurity.

On another level, the costumes and clothing that certain characters wear in legendary films can take on an iconic life of their own, a testament to the level of detail that the wardrobe supervisors of Hollywood hold themselves to.

Jump to a Look:

1. The Leopard Jacket from The Graduate 2. James Dean’s Red Harrington in Rebel Without a Cause 3. Taxi Driver’s Army Jacket 4. The Scorpion Jacket in Drive 5. The Matrix’s Black Trench Coats 6. The Breakfast Club’s Denim Jacket 7. Clueless Yellow Plaid Jacket 8. Candyman’s Shearling Trench 9. Trainspotting’s Black Bomber Jacket 10. Casablanca’s Camel Trench Coat 11. Top Gun Jacket: Maverick’s Pilot Style 12. Fight Club’s Red Leather Jacket 13. Indiana Jones’ Leather...

The Deadpool movies simply never get old, and we won’t mind if Ryan Reynolds brings one more to the mix. Just last year, he and Hugh Jackman blew our socks off with Deadpool & Wolverine, which went on to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time with $1.3 billion in the bank. The humor, the action, the fourth-wall-breaking chaos, all of it just works, and we owe a lot of it to Ryan Reynolds’ impeccable comic timing. Honestly, if he wants to keep suiting up, we are all in.

However, the actor has previously stated that he is in no mood for a fourth Deadpool movie and joked with Jimmy Fallon that his wife and kids would divorce him if he were to do it. Now, Ryan Reynolds is singing a different tune, and he apparently wouldn’t mind Deadpool 4; however, he wouldn’t be the main focus of the movie.

Before Ryan Reynolds used his charm to win over our Gossip Girl alum Blake Lively, the actress was rumored to be associated with another Ryan in the industry. If you guessed our rugged and uber-romantic mill worker Noah Calhoun, you’re right. There were whispers back in 2010, that Lively was reportedly dating Ryan Gosling.

After the two were spotted hanging out at Disneyland in October of 2010, according to E!, the gossip mill exploded. Was it a date, or a friendly churro rendezvous? We’ll never know for sure. But now, Blake Lively seems to be happily married to Ryan Reynolds, despite the couple facing a high-profile lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.

Blake Lively’s rumored 2010 fling with Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling as Noah Calhoun in The Notebook | image: New Line Cinema

Before she was roasting Ryan Reynolds on his birthday, Blake Lively was stirring up headlines with another Hollywood heartthrob—Ryan Gosling.

Britney Spears Audition Tape Close-Up(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The Notebook almost had a different leading lady. A pop princess, to be exact. Long before Rachel McAdams cemented her place in rom-com royalty, Britney Spears came shockingly close to playing Allie Hamilton—and her long-lost audition tape just resurfaced with a jaw-dropping price tag: $1 million.

The never-before-seen clip hit eBay with the title (via Cheatsheet): “Rare: Britney Spears Audition For ‘The Notebook’ – One of a kind – original.” According to the seller, the tape was recorded in 2002 on a Sony Hi8mm camera and featured Spears reading opposite Ryan Gosling. Clocking in at just under 10 minutes, it was described as being in “brand new condition.” But here’s the catch—it was strictly for personal use only and not up for public distribution.

In the listing, the seller teased: “The Notebook made Rachel McAdams a star. Little does anyone know, Britney...