‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ roars its way to the top of box office

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ roars its way to the top of box office

It had a dino-mite day in theaters. “Jurassic World Rebirth” brought the box office back to life on Friday, its opener. The seventh installment in the “Jurassic Park” franchise, “Rebirth” roared its way to No. 1, clawing in $26.3 million, according to The Numbers. The Post called the film “another embarrassing dino retread” and bashed Scarlett Johansson … Read more

Brad Pitt reveals the two co-stars that left him starstruck

Brad Pitt reveals the two co-stars that left him starstruck

Once upon a time in Hollywood, Brad Pitt was starstruck. The actor, 61, revealed which of his co-stars left him in awe while shooting the 1991 adventure thriller, “Thelma & Louise.” “When I first met Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, I was. Yeah,” Pitt admitted while on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast on Wednesday. “I got over … Read more

Ringo Starr demanded script changes in Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic: ‘That’s not how we were’

Ringo Starr demanded script changes in Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic: ‘That’s not how we were’

Don’t pass him by. Ringo Starr, 84, recently revealed that he demanded script changes in filmmaker Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopic about his life. The “Yellow Submarine” hitmaker opened up about the movie and how he spent two days offering “extensive notes” to Mendes in an interview with The New York Times published Wednesday, July … Read more

Video: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ | Anatomy of a Scene

“Hi, My name is Gareth Edwards and I am the director of “Jurassic World Rebirth.” So right now we’re with a family who have kind of been shipwrecked on this island with our team of experts. and essentially trying to get across the island to get rescued, which involves potentially going down river on this … Read more

‘Jaws’ turns 50: How other classic movies bit off the shark’s signature riff — from ‘Caddyshack’ to ‘Spaceballs’

‘Jaws’ turns 50: How other classic movies bit off the shark’s signature riff — from ‘Caddyshack’ to ‘Spaceballs’

Like the killer great white shark, the “Jaws” theme song took a big bite out of movie history. The terrifying two-note theme of the 1975 summer blockbuster — which turns 50 on June 20 — has been riffed on in other classic films for its cultural impact that is still striking fang-crunching fear in the … Read more

Inside the ‘Jaws’ theme song creation 50 years ago: ‘Everyone’s scared of those two notes’

Inside the ‘Jaws’ theme song creation 50 years ago: ‘Everyone’s scared of those two notes’

They were the two notes of terror heard around the world. They were the two notes of terror heard around the world. But director Steven Spielberg initially laughed off composer John Williams’ “Jaws” theme that would become the signature sound — and sign — of the great white shark’s attack in the summer blockbuster that … Read more

Video: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ | Anatomy of a Scene

“Hi, My name is Dean DeBlois. I’m the writer, director and one of the executive producers of “How to Train Your Dragon.” In this particular scene, it’s the catalyst of our story. Young Mason Thames, playing Hiccup, wanders into the woods to search for a dragon that he shot down the night before, and he … Read more

Inside the problem-plagued making of ‘Jaws’ 50 years later: A drunk actor, broken sharks and millions over budget

Inside the problem-plagued making of ‘Jaws’ 50 years later: A drunk actor, broken sharks and millions over budget

They needed a lot more than just a bigger boat. They needed over double their initial production budget. They needed one of their trio of leading actors to not be so drunk all the time that he’d black out at work. And they needed their three robot sharks — “playing” the title character — to … Read more

Ralph Fiennes reacts to Pope Leo XIV watching ‘Conclave’: Is it ‘rubbish’?

Ralph Fiennes reacts to Pope Leo XIV watching ‘Conclave’: Is it ‘rubbish’?

Ralph Fiennes has many questions for Pope Leo XIV. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Oscar nominee, 62, was asked about Leo, 69, watching his 2024 film “Conclave” before he was elected the head of the Catholic Church last month. “My thoughts are questions,” Fiennes told the outlet. “Did he enjoy it? Did … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Scream 7’ director Kevin Williamson reacts to cast shakeups and set turmoil

Exclusive | ‘Scream 7’ director Kevin Williamson reacts to cast shakeups and set turmoil

He’ll be right back.  Kevin Williamson, screenwriter for the first “Scream” movie, is returning to direct the upcoming “Scream 7,” premiering on Feb. 27, 2026.  “Oh, it’s been awesome [to return]. I’ve always been on the fringes of the last few ‘Scream’ movies, as sort of the granddaddy of the franchise,” he exclusively told The Post.  … Read more

‘28 Years Later’ review: Long-awaited zombie sequel is warped, shocking and fantastic

‘28 Years Later’ review:  Long-awaited zombie sequel is warped, shocking and fantastic

movie review 28 YEARS LATER Running time: 115 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence, grisly images, graphic nudity, language and brief sexuality). In theaters June 20. It takes some skill to pump new life into the undead. Every possible twist on the zombie movie has been tried in the past 20 years, from deadpan road … Read more

Dave Scott, ‘Step Up 2’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ choreographer, dead at 52

Dave Scott, ‘Step Up 2’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ choreographer, dead at 52

Choreographer Dave Scott, who worked on “Step Up 2,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars,” has died. He was 52. Scott’s death was announced on his Instagram account Tuesday. “Today we have lost an icon, a legend, a father and a dear friend,” the post’s caption began. “The weight of … Read more

Video: ‘The Life of Chuck’ | Anatomy of a Scene

Video: ‘The Life of Chuck’ | Anatomy of a Scene

“I’m Mike Flanagan. I am the screenwriter, the director, the editor, and one of the producers for “The Life of Chuck.” So we’re seeing Chiwetel Ejiofor, who plays Marty Anderson. He’s walking right now to his ex-wife’s house in the middle of the end of the world. At this point in the story, and this … Read more

‘Lilo & Stitch’ actor David H.K. Bell’s death under investigation, no foul play suspected

‘Lilo & Stitch’ actor David H.K. Bell’s death under investigation, no foul play suspected

David Hekili Kenui Bell’s death is under investigation after the “Lilo & Stitch” actor passed away in Hawaii earlier this month at the age of 46. Although the Disney actor’s sister announced the news of Bell’s death over the weekend, the Hawaii Police Department revealed that he passed away on June 12 at approximately 2:26 … Read more

‘Elio’ review: Pixar goes sweet and simple for its original outer space adventure

‘Elio’ review: Pixar goes sweet and simple for its original outer space adventure

movie review ELIO Running time: 99 minutes. <br>Rated PG (some action/peril and thematic elements). In theaters June 20. Like the 11-year-old title character of “Elio,” Pixar’s latest original is small and cute. Nothing wrong with that. It’s time to accept that gone are the days of “WALL-E,” “Up” and “Ratatouille,” when the Disney-owned animation studio … Read more

‘F1’ review: Brad Pitt channels ‘Maverick’ in a high-octane driving movie that’s actually fast and furious

‘F1’ review: Brad Pitt channels ‘Maverick’ in a high-octane driving movie that’s actually fast and furious

movie review F1: THE MOVIE Running time: 155 minutes. Rated PG-13 (strong language, and action). In theaters June 27. An aging, non-conformist legend is back in the driver’s seat, going head-to-head with young hotshots, enraging his boss and flashing a million-dollar smile at a girl. It’s “F1: Maverick”! Yes, the “Top Gun” sequel’s director, Joseph … Read more

New Lois Lane Rachel Brosnahan slams actors for complaining about superhero movies after Dakota Johnson’s snide remarks

New Lois Lane Rachel Brosnahan slams actors for complaining about superhero movies after Dakota Johnson’s snide remarks

Rachel Brosnahan is fighting for the superhero genre. The actress, who plays Lois Lane in the new “Superman” film, called out actors who complain about their own superhero movies while chatting with Amanda Seyfried for an Interview Magazine piece published Monday. Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in “Superman.” ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection “That’s the thing … Read more

‘Friendship’ is now streaming — Watch the Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd movie at home

‘Friendship’ is now streaming — Watch the Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd movie at home

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. Should men have friends? A new A24 comedy investigates that very question. Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd star in “Friendship,” which is now streaming on-demand on Prime Video. The surreal … Read more

‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ is now streaming — How to watch at home

‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ is now streaming — How to watch at home

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. This one isn’t for the faint of heart. “Final Destination Bloodlines,” the sixth installment in the gruesome supernatural horror franchise, is now available to stream at home after only one … Read more