J.K. Rowling responds to ‘Harry Potter’ stars signing pro-trans letter with scathing essay: ‘Motivated by fear’

J.K. Rowling responds to ‘Harry Potter’ stars signing pro-trans letter with scathing essay: ‘Motivated by fear’

J.K. Rowling is not backing down from her opinions on the trans community. Last week, several “Harry Potter” actors including Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu and Katie Leung signed a pro-trans open letter after the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer strictly to a biological woman and biological sex. Rowling, 59, … Read more

‘Thunderbolts*’ hits the ground running at the box office at first place

‘Thunderbolts*’ hits the ground running at the box office at first place

“Thunderbolts*” hit the ground running. The Marvel superhero flick took first place at the box office this Friday, its opener, raking in $31.5 million. The Post called the action-adventure, starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, “Marvel’s most entertaining movie in ages.” It could take home over $165 million worldwide this weekend, according to Deadline. “Sinners,” which … Read more

Pierce Brosnan’s kids join him in ‘The Unholy Trinity’ alongside Samuel L. Jackson

Pierce Brosnan’s kids join him in ‘The Unholy Trinity’ alongside Samuel L. Jackson

It’s a family affair for Pierce Brosnan. The actor’s two sons, Dylan, 28, and Paris, 24, whom he shares with wife Keely Shaye Smith, are filling up their resumes as they star alongside their dad in his latest film, “The Unholy Trinity.” The trailer dropped on Friday, featuring Brosnan, 71, as Irish lawman Gabriel Dove, … Read more

Richard Gere reveals his one requirement for a ‘Pretty Woman’ sequel

Richard Gere reveals his one requirement for a ‘Pretty Woman’ sequel

If we want to see the girl who walked off the street, into his life, and stole his heart again – this has to happen. Richard Gere revealed the only way fans would get a sequel to his and Julia Roberts’ 1990 rom-com “Pretty Woman” is if the writing was up to par. “It all … Read more

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in May

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in May

Every month, Netflix adds movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of May’s most promising new titles for U.S. subscribers. (Note: Streaming services occasionally change schedules without giving notice. For more recommendations on what to stream, sign up for our Watching newsletter here.) ‘The Four Seasons’ Season 1 Starts … Read more

‘Thunderbolts*’ review: Marvel’s most entertaining movie in ages

‘Thunderbolts*’ review: Marvel’s most entertaining movie in ages

movie review THUNDERBOLTS Running time: 126 minutes. Rated PG-13 (strong violence, language, thematic elements, and some suggestive and drug references). In theaters. Oh, the joys of watching a Marvel movie that doesn’t feel like just another Marvel movie. Lately, the best of the 36-film-strong Marvel Cinematic Universe are the entries that blaze their own unique … Read more

Tom Cruise reveals his ‘massive breakfast’ before filming ‘Mission Impossible’ airplane stunt scenes 

Tom Cruise reveals his ‘massive breakfast’ before filming ‘Mission Impossible’ airplane stunt scenes 

Mission: Breakfast. Tom Cruise has revealed the key to enduring his death-defying “Mission: Impossible” stunts: a “massive breakfast.”  The “Top Gun: Maverick” actor, 62, shared the trick of the trade in a new interview with People ahead of the release of the eighth and potentially last installment in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, “Mission: Impossible — … Read more

Best Movies and Shows Streaming in May: “Duster,” “Deaf President Now!” and More

Best Movies and Shows Streaming in May: “Duster,”  “Deaf President Now!” and More

Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to their libraries. Here are our picks for some of May’s most promising new titles. (Note: Streaming services occasionally change schedules without giving notice. For more recommendations on what to stream, sign up for our Watching newsletter here.) New to Amazon Prime Video ‘Overcompensating’ Season 1Starts … Read more

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’: The only thing that’s worth seeing in Western is also the most tragic

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’: The only thing that’s worth seeing in Western is also the most tragic

movie review RUST Running time: 133 minutes. Not rated. In some theaters and on VOD Friday. The wait is finally over… for a movie nobody was waiting for. Nearly four years after a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin and mistakenly loaded with a live round went off and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set, … Read more

Florence Pugh convinced she was ‘gonna die’ every time she filmed ‘Thunderbolts’ jump scene: ‘Well, you f—ked it’

Florence Pugh convinced she was ‘gonna die’ every time she filmed ‘Thunderbolts’ jump scene: ‘Well, you f—ked it’

Thank goodness she didn’t. Florence Pugh was convinced that she was “gonna die” while filming an “insane” jump scene for Marvel’s newest blockbuster. The 29-year-old actress, who has reprised her “Black Widow” role as Yelena Belova for “Thunderbolts*,” opened up about the scary stunt on Thursday, May 1, in this month’s Who What Wear cover … Read more

How to watch Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in ‘Another Simple Favor’ for free

How to watch Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in ‘Another Simple Favor’ for free

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. They’re trading Connecticut in for Capri. “Another Simple Favor,” starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, will premiere tomorrow on Prime Video. The new film is a sequel to 2018’s “A … Read more

‘Rust’ director skipped watching Alec Baldwin’s reality show: ‘Was busy hitting myself in the face with a frying pan’

‘Rust’ director skipped watching Alec Baldwin’s reality show: ‘Was busy hitting myself in the face with a frying pan’

“Rust” director Joel Souza was not compelled to tune into Alec Baldwin’s new reality TV show.  Souza, 51, spoke about Baldwin and the series in a new interview with The Guardian published Monday. “Rust” arrives in theaters on Friday, three and a half years after Souza and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were shot when a prop … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ stars sign open letter supporting trans rights despite J.K. Rowling’s ‘anti-woke’ stance

‘Harry Potter’ stars sign open letter supporting trans rights despite J.K. Rowling’s ‘anti-woke’ stance

Several “Harry Potter” actors have signed an open letter pledging to stand in “solidarity” with the transgender community – even despite author J.K. Rowling’s outspoken and “anti-woke” stance against those individuals. The pledge, which has been signed by Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu and Katie Leung, comes after the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled … Read more

How Jack Black just made history with the 34-second ‘Minecraft’ song ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’

How Jack Black just made history with the 34-second ‘Minecraft’ song ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’

Talk about an earworm. Jack Black broke a Billboard Hot 100 record this week when his song from “A Minecraft Movie,” called “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” reached No. 78 on the popular singles chart. The catchy tune, which clocks in at just 34 seconds, is officially the shortest song to make the Billboard Hot 100 list … Read more

Rachel Zegler announces first film since ‘Snow White’ box office disaster

Rachel Zegler announces first film since ‘Snow White’ box office disaster

Maybe this will be her fairest role of them all. Rachel Zegler has set her first movie since “Snow White,” which bombed at the box office upon its release last month. According to Variety, the 23-year-old actress will play Marisa Tomei’s daughter in the comedy drama “She Gets It From Me,” directed by Julia von … Read more

‘Andor’ creator reveals why they recast major ‘Star Wars’ character in Season 2

‘Andor’ creator reveals why they recast major ‘Star Wars’ character in Season 2

There’s a new Senator Bail Organa in the galaxy. The role of Princess Leia’s adoptive father was recast in the second season of the hit “Star Wars” series “Andor.” Benjamin Bratt officially stepped into the role in place of Jimmy Smits in the sixth episode that premiered on Disney+ Tuesday. Jimmy Smits as Senator Bail … Read more

Jodie Foster refused to make a cameo in ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel after starring in 1976 film

Jodie Foster refused to make a cameo in ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel after starring in 1976 film

Jodie Foster isn’t feeling freaky. The Oscar winner, 62, allegedly declined to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming “Freaky Friday” sequel with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis — after starring in the original 1976 movie that kicked off the body-swapping franchise. “We begged her,” said “Freakier Friday” director Nisha Ganatra in a new interview … Read more

Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas’ actress and Amy Irving’s mother, dead at 100

Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas’ actress and Amy Irving’s mother, dead at 100

Priscilla Pointer — who starred in several films alongside her real-life daughter, actress Amy Irving — has died at the age of 100. The actress, who was known for her role in “Dallas” and playing Amy’s on-screen mom in “Carrie,” passed away on Monday at an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Amy’s brother, director … Read more

‘Back to the Future’ screenwriter goes off over incessant spinoff rumors — reveals only way it would happen

‘Back to the Future’ screenwriter goes off over incessant spinoff rumors — reveals only way it would happen

You’ll have to time travel in the DeLorean to relive “Back to the Future.” According to franchise screenwriter Bob Gale, there won’t be any more films following up the 1985 classic, the 1989 sequel “Back to the Future Part II” and 1990’s “Back to the Future Part III.” After the “Cobra Kai” finale featured an … Read more