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29Mar By Noah BennettNo Comments

Man at Work

Disney isn't giving up just yet and thinks its movie still has a shot at being number one. The film Working Man is making it easier for kids to go to theaters on Saturdays. Plus, Snow White is still a big hit among girls and moms who don't have many choices for films to watch in cinemas. The victory for Working Man comes at a crucial time for Amazon MGM Studios. They just saw their studio head Jennifer Salke unexpectedly leave. This shake-up happens as they aim to make a name for themselves as a top player in Hollywood and expand their global reach, especially after scooping up the rights to the James Bond series. Salke’s exit came right before CinemaCon, where Amazon MGM is getting ready to show off what they've got next week. Ayers directed Working Man, which got good r...

29Mar By Riley QuinnNo Comments

Books & Media

Michael Caine writes "Don't look back"

Michael Caine the Writer Michael Caine knows a thing or two about success. With a crazy film career that has spanned over 70 years, he’s bagged two Academy Awards. On top of that, he’s dipped his toes into the restaurant game and even penned a few books.In his latest book, "Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life," the 91-year-old touches on a bunch of topics, from how he got his start in acting to how a director, Christopher Nolan, picked him for his Batman trilogy.Caine figured out pretty early on that no matter how hard he worked, there would always be folks who were better and some who weren't as talented in the acting world."Jealousy is a nasty thing that can really drag people down," he says. "If you start thinking, 'I need to be better than him as an actor,' you’re...

Celebrities Who've Moved Back To Their Hometowns

23Mar By The MillerNo Comments

The Mill

Celebrities Who've Moved Back To Their Hometowns

Move Away From LA There’s really no place like home and some celebrities totally get that! Living in Los Angeles might have its perks but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. A few stars opt for a more chill lifestyle and have ditched the spotlight to settle back into their hometowns. Instead of being mobbed by paparazzi they choose to live just down the street from family and enjoy life in the places that shaped them. Glen Powell Glen Powell might be on a roll in Hollywood but he chose to head back to his hometown Austin, Texas after some words of wisdom from Matthew McConaughey. Glen reflects that Matthew reminded him how vital it is to be close to family and genuine friends. He even picked a place just half an hour from his parents."He said 'Hollywood is the Matrix, man. You plug in, and i...

23Mar By Riley QuinnNo Comments

Film & TV

New James Bond movie announced

MGM has Creative Control Work on the upcoming James Bond film has begun after it was prioritized for release following Amazon's $1 billion purchase.Last month, it was announced that Amazon MGM had gained complete creative control over the Bond franchise following an agreement with longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.Although the two will continue to be co-owners of the franchise, the deal grants Amazon creative control over all upcoming productions, a move that has caused concern among fans.It has recently been reported that the upcoming film, Bond 26, will have a budget of £250 million, which is similar to the budget for Daniel Craig's last appearance as 007. No Time to Die cost.According to The Sun The film is anticipated to hit theaters by the end ...

BookTok reviews "Sunrise on the Reaping"

23Mar By Noah BennettNo Comments

Books & Media

BookTok reviews "Sunrise on the Reaping"

BookTok likes "Sunrise on the Reaping" Suzanne Collins has just dropped her new prequel to the Hunger Games series called Sunrise on the Reaping and fans have been buzzing about it since it came out. It’s the first new entry since 2020's The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. People are surprised by some of the plot twists and are watching the films on their laptops getting all emotional during scenes that hit differently now that they've read the prequel. Now I know it’s easy to poke fun at BookTok if you’re not into it but I bring up these quick reactions to show how much has changed since Collins released the first Hunger Games book back in September 2008 which was just a couple months before Barack Obama got elected. There was no TikTok or Instagram back then and Twitter and Tumblr were s...

15Mar By Maya HuangNo Comments

Film & TV

Comedy explores Romance in Digital Age

LOL or Love? How can you tell the difference between real love and fake affection in today's digital world?The folks behind the upcoming rom-com Liar, Liar, Love Is on Fire are set to dive into this topic during its premiere in Beijing on Tuesday.With a domestic release lined up for Saturday, the movie stars actress Zheng Hehuizi and actor Zuo Lingfeng as two internet celebs who find themselves at a career standstill. To get more attention online, they decide to stage a fake wedding during a livestream, pretending to be a happy couple. But things take an unexpected turn, and real feelings start to blossom between them. Finding LOVE This flick isn’t just any ordinary film; it's the directorial debut of scriptwriter Wu Yawen. At the premiere, she shared that the movie was inspired by a f...

15Mar By The MillerNo Comments

The Mill

Meghan receives title of ‘Princess’

Meghan celebrates Royal ties Meghan Markle just got the title of 'Princess' from the royal family which is pretty exciting. She recently celebrated her and Prince Harry’s title, ‘Sussex’ and it seems like a nod to her royal ties.For those who aren’t in the loop, the Duchess of Sussex shared some cool news on her official Instagram about her new podcast series called Reflections of a Woman Entrepreneur that she’s teamed up with Lemonada Media for. New Podcast to Reflect on Entrepreneurship In her podcast, Meghan chats with female entrepreneurs and friends about the wins and hurdles they face while building their businesses and shares stories that haven’t been told before. She’s not just talking though, she wants to inspire and give tips to those looking to start their own journeys.When ...

Talladega Nights Revisited by Will Ferrell

9Mar By Riley QuinnNo Comments

Film & TV

Talladega Nights Revisited by Will Ferrell

Friendship, Self-Discovery and Fun For any actor, getting Will Ferrell to crack up is a major win.Ferrell recently shared a funny story about how John C. Reilly pulled it off while they were filming Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. It’s a comedy about a NASCAR driver named Ricky Bobby who goes through some wild ups and downs in the fast-paced racing world. The film dives into themes like competition, friendship, and self-discovery as Ricky deals with obstacles both on and off the track.During a speech honoring his buddy Reilly at the 2025 Oscar Wilde Awards in February, Ferrell recalled a moment when Reilly made him laugh, even when his character was supposed to be totally out of it."John came up to me and confessed he once posed for Playgirl. He went by Mike Honcho and y...

Women Writers Discuss the Power of Stories

9Mar By Maya HuangNo Comments

Books & Media

Women Writers Discuss the Power of Stories

The impact of storytelling and why reading and readers matter Last month a popular literary event brought together four Asian women authors: Gong Ji-yeong from South Korea Li Zishu from Malaysia and Qiao Ye and Liao Jing from China. This event organized by the Beijing October Arts and Literature Publishing House attracted over 1.4 million viewers through its live online broadcast. In a two-hour chat they dove into topics like how to start a writing career the link between writing and reality and the messages writers share through their work. Qiao who won China's top literary award the Mao Dun Literary Prize in 2023 for her novel Bao Shui (Precious Water) says she kicked off her writing journey while teaching in a small village in Henan province. "When I was about 20 I felt lonely and unsat...

9Mar By The MillerNo Comments

The Mill

Kate Middleton Shines Again

Kate is Herself Again A royal expert says that just a year after sharing her cancer news, Kate Middleton is back to feeling like herself again. The Princess of Wales, who told everyone in January that she’s in remission, attended her first public event with Prince William since her health scare.They visited Pontypridd Market in Wales to chat with local business owners about the flooding from the recent storms. The couple even helped out by baking some Welsh Cakes to celebrate St. David's Day on March 1.Royal expert Jennie Bond mentioned that the warm welcome Kate received shows she truly is the shining star of the family. She told OK! Magazine that the emotional ups and downs of the past year have brought Kate and William even closer together."It looks to me like they’ve come out str...