Eddie Murphy isn’t afraid to admit that he loves “Norbit.” The actor and comedian, 64, recently defended his critically maligned 2007 comedy which many believe caused Murphy to lose an Oscar for his performance in 2006’s “Dreamgirls.” “I love ‘Norbit,’” Murphy told Complex. “‘Norbit’ came out right after I got that Oscar nomination. There were … Read more
Jamie Lee Curtis is defending “Freakier Friday.” The Oscar winner, 66, responded to Time magazine’s negative review of her and Lindsay Lohan’s body-swapping sequel. An excerpt of the review that was posted to Instagram on Friday read, “No one, as far as we know, actually asked Disney for a sequel to 2003’s buoyant, surprisingly unsyrupy generation-gap … Read more
The theaters were definitely locked and loaded. “Weapons” blasted to No.1 on Friday as its opener pulled in $18.2 million, according to The Numbers. The flick, which The Post praised as “the best horror movie of the summer” could be enjoying an over $30 million opening weekend. Its star, Josh Brolin, who plays the father … Read more
movie review WAR OF THE WORLDS Zero Stars. Running time: 91 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some sci-fi action/violence, strong language and bloody images). On Prime Video. “The War of the Worlds” is a seminal 1898 Martian-attack novel by H.G. Wells. And in 1938, it was turned into a national-panic-inducing radio broadcast by Orson Welles. Now, Prime … Read more
That is all. Fans are buzzing with the idea that Sydney Sweeney might be making a cameo in “Devil Wears Prada 2,” and here’s why. A fan caught a glimpse of who they believe was Sweeney, 27, emerging from a trailer on the set of the highly anticipated sequel in New York on Wednesday, August … Read more
Camp Walden’s finest are back! Fast forward 27 years, “The Parent Trap’s” Elaine Hendrix and Lindsay Lohan are reuniting on-screen — this time, in another body-swapping twist. Lohan, 39, returns as Anna Coleman in “Freakier Friday,” the sequel to the 2003 Disney hit “Freaky Friday.” Jamie Lee Curtis and Chad Michael Murray also reprise their … Read more
Eddie Murphy is about as candid as Hollywood stars come, with the actor name dropping the “worst movies” he’s featured in. The US blockbuster legend, 64, sat down for an interview for Complex’s “360 With Speedy” series when he was asked to rank his top four best films. With a stacked resume of beloved movies, Murphy flipped the … Read more
The Bat-Signal is on. “The Batman: Part II” starring Robert Pattinson will finally begin filming in the spring of 2026, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed in a letter to shareholders on Thursday, per Variety. The sequel is set to be released on Oct. 1, 2027, the company stated. Robert Pattinson in “The Batman.” ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett … Read more
The Osbourne love story is still headed for the big screen. In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s tragic passing, a biopic chronicling his decades-long romance with Sharon Osbourne’s remains in the works at Sony Pictures. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne in 2006. Getty Images Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne in 1985. Dave Hogan A representative for Polygram … Read more
Famous former madam Heidi Fleiss doesn’t want to relive her life on the big screen. Fleiss, who was arrested in the 1990s for running an upscale prostitution ring, reacted to the news that Aubrey Plaza is playing her in the upcoming biopic “The Heidi Fleiss Story.” Speaking to TMZ on Wednesday, Fleiss stated that while … Read more
movie review WEAPONS Running time: 128 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence and grisly images, language throughout, some sexual content and drug use). In theaters. During this lazy summer of comatose sequels, nothing has been scarier to Hollywood than an original idea. So how sweet it is that one of the freshest and best movies … Read more
Iceberg ahead, alright, alright, alright. Matthew McConaughey, 55, almost landed the role of Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic,” but lost out due to his Southern drawl. In a new posthumous memoir, “The Bigger Picture” by Jon Landau, the late producer detailed the casting in depth. Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Eddie Murphy is back in action with a brand-new comedy that’s just landed on streaming. “The Pickup,” a heist comedy featuring Murphy alongside Pete Davidson, is now available to watch … Read more
movie review FREAKIER FRIDAY Running time: 111 minutes. Rated PG (thematic elements, rude humor, language and some suggestive references). In theaters. Lindsay Lohan has, seemingly overnight, switched things up. Instead of trotting out another one of those execrable holiday turds that have so far amounted to her feeble comeback, she’s starring in something that’s actually … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. After just 34 days in theaters, “Jurassic World Rebirth” is now available to stream at home. The seventh overall installment in the “Jurassic Park” franchise invites viewers into a new … Read more
Adam Sandler’s kindness is once again in full swing. The actor, 58, is addressing the heartfelt tribute he filmed in honor of Cameron Boyce in “Happy Gilmore 2.” Sandler and Boyce, who died at age 20 in 2019 after suffering an epileptic seizure, starred in the 2010 comedy “Grown Ups” and the 2013 sequel “Grown Ups 2” together. They portrayed … Read more
Warning: spoilers below for “The Naked Gun.” Leslie Nielsen would be proud. Director Akiva Schaffer, 47, has revealed that he “threatened to quit” the “Naked Gun” reboot to save a scene that the movie’s other writers wanted to cut. Akiva Schaffer speaks onstage during the “Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers” premiere at El Capitan Theatre in … Read more
Sharon Stone is tackling her infamous leg-crossing scene and explaining why she didn’t pull it from “Basic Instinct.” The Oscar-nominated actress, 67, discussed the controversial moment from the 1992 erotic thriller in a candid interview with Business Insider published on Monday. In the film, Stone played Catherine Tramell, the seductive crime author-turned-serial-killer, who was investigated … Read more
Nothing drives wild animals away faster than hearing actors scream about divorce. Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver’s 2019 film “Marriage Story” is being used by the United States Department of Agriculture to keep wolves away from killing cattle, according to The Wall Street Journal. “Riding to the rescue are drone cowhands, whose quadcopters have thermal cameras … Read more
With great power comes great responsibility. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” officially commenced filming in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday, Aug. 1, and fresh photos from the set have captured Tom Holland, 29, showing off his spectacular new Spider-Man suit. Although details from the fourth web-slinging installment are scarce, Holland appears to be wearing the same homemade … Read more