Ian McKellen «has heard» that Gandalf will appear in «The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum» but is not sure if he will play it
The 86-year-old British actor, who played Gandalf in both of Peter Jackson’s trilogies, says his character will return in the new Gollum movie.
«Bad Boys 4» debuted with $105 million, while «Furiosa» barely reached $144 million in its third weekend
The fourth movie franchises «Bad guys» with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence has made a strong start at the box office, earning $105 million in its opening weekend (against a budget of $100 million).
Movie review «The Watchers»
Starting June 6, you can watch a new horror movie in theaters «The Watchers», based on the novel of the same name by Irish writer A.M. Shine. This is the feature film directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of the master of mystical thrillers/horror M. Night Shyamalan, who also produced the film. In […]
Movie review «Bad Boys: Ride or Die»
On June 6, the comedy action movie «Bad Boys: Ride or Die» starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami cops. This is the fourth installment comedy action franchise «Bad Boys» and the second in a row, directed by the Belgian duo Adil & Bilal. In the review below, we tell you what kind of […]
Film franchise «Bad Boys»: how an unremarkable buddy movie grew to become a successful series of films
On June 6, Miami Metro detectives Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett, played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, return to the screens «Bad Boys: Ride or Die» — is the fourth appearance of the implacable crime fighters among the sun-drenched Miami palm trees. Before the film’s release, we decided to recall the previous three, tell […]
Film review «Under Paris» / Sous la Seine
On June 5, the horror film «Under Paris» was released on Netflix. This is a new film by French director Xavier Jeans, who previously worked on the first adaptation of the cult stealth action game Hitman, and the mediocre horror films «The Crucifixion» and «Cold Skin», and also directed several episodes of the hit series […]
«The Hunger Games» returns with a new prequel in 2026 — the story of Haymitch and the 50th anniversary competition in Panem
Suzanne Collins, the author of the original «Hunger Games» trilogy, is writing a new book, which is planned to be filmed and released in cinemas in 2026.
«Avengers 5» will bring back 60+ Marvel characters — probably with the director of «Deadpool and Wolverine» on board
Sean Levy is going to save the Marvel Cinematic Universe — first with «Deadpool and Wolverine»and then (potentially) as the director of the next «Avengers».
Ukrainian cinemas to receive compensation from the state budget for showing films in English — Rada votes for law #9432
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported Law No. 9432 in the second reading, which, among other things, defines English as one of the languages of international communication in Ukraine and regulates its use in the work of government agencies, education and culture.
«Venom: The Last Dance» — trailer for the finale of the sci-fi trilogy with Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock
Tom Hardy is ready to return to the big screen for the last time as the anti-hero he has been playing for the past six years.
Denis Villeneuve is disappointed that «Dune 2» is still the box office leader
The sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic, which sets in the universe of «Dune» Frank Herbert, has so far earned $711 million worldwide and is firmly holds the status of box office leader in 2024.
Chad Stagelski's Ghost of Tsushima adaptation has probably gotten its first actor — and it's Hiroyuki Sanada from the «Shogun» series.
PlayStation has announced a movie adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima in 2021, saying that the franchise’s director «John Wick» Chad Stagelski will work on the film.
Ticket sales for «Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga» fell by 60% in its second weekend — the film's global box office now stands at $114 million
At the same time, «Furiosa» is still far from profitable, given the film’s $160 million budget.
The most interesting new movies of June 2024
June’s repertoire may surprise you. The first month of summer offers quirky plots — from an LGBT story with Dakota Johnson to a Chuck Norris comeback in a low-budget science fiction. From horror stories about bloodthirsty spiders and sharks to lighthearted comedies with star-studded casts. From action movies with warriors Jessica Alba and…
Movie review «One Life»
On May 30, cinemas began showing the biographical drama «One Life», which tells the story of British philanthropist Nicholas Winton. On the eve of World War II, he tried to save Jewish children from German-occupied Czechoslovakia. The screenplay is based on the book «If It’s Not Impossible… The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton» written…
The trailer for «Moana 2» broke Disney's record for views — 178 million in 24 hours
On Wednesday, Disney released the trailer for the animated musical «Moana 2» (a sequel to the hit 2016 animation) and it brought another record for the studio, collecting 178 million views in 24 hours.
Blumhouse to create a «radical» new version of «The Exorcist» with director Michael Flanagan
The upcoming movie in the «Exorcist» franchise will not continue David Gordon Green’s 2023 film, but will be a completely new story.
Trailer for the comedy action movie «Wolfs» with Brad Pitt and George Clooney — in theaters from September 20
George Clooney and Brad Pitt will appear together again on the big screen — in the Apple/Sony comedy action movie «Wolfs».
Game of Thrones creator «George R.R. Martin says most TV adaptations are worse than books «999 out of 1000 times»
George R.R. Martin, the author of the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, which formed the basis for the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, criticized the blog TV and movie adaptations of books.
«Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery» — stars «Crown» and «Priscilla» to star in the continuation of the detective franchise with Daniel Craig
Josh O’Connor and Kaley Spaney are set to join the third installment of the «Knives Out» detective franchise, which announced a few days earlier.
In the movie "Furiosa", the features of Anya Taylor-Joy and Alila Brow were combined with the help of AI
If you’ve already seen the prequel «Mad Max», you’ve probably noticed how young «Furiosa» looks like Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays the character in her more mature years.
«Most people are aliens!». George Lucas responded to the criticism of «Star Wars» about «white male supremacy»
George Lucas, the creator of «Star Wars», responded to critics who accused the director of lacking diversity in the first six films of the franchise.
«Furiosa» debuted at the box office with a modest $59 million, failing to live up to expectations of a «best start»
The prequel to «Mad Max», «Furious», earned $59 million in its opening weekend in 76 markets: $33.6 million came from foreign theaters, while the film opened domestically in North America with $25.6 million.
The best movies of 2004: What we watched 20 years ago
Do you remember what movies were playing in theaters back in the noughties? And what did the movie repertoire offer 20 years ago, in sunny May 2004? Today, we want to remind you what cinema was like that year, when California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a completely silly cameo, Tom Cruise unexpectedly played a sinister […]
Review of the movie «Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga»
On May 23, the post-apocalyptic action film «Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga» was released in cinemas. This is a spin-off prequel to one of the greatest action blockbusters of at least the 21st century «Mad Max: Fury Road» (2015) and the fifth film in George Miller’s gritty, anarchic franchise. In this review, we will tell […]
Movie review «Atlas»
On May 24, the Netflix streaming platform presented another new movie for the weekend called «Atlas». This sci-fi action movie starring Jennifer Lopez has already begun to collect devastating reviews in various media. In the review below, we will analyze why this has never happened before, and now it has happened again, but we will […]
Movie review «Darkness of Man»
On May 21, the official digital release of the action thriller «Darkness of Man» starring action star Jean-Claude Van Damme took place. In this review, we discuss why the filmmakers have chosen the wrong genre for their unpretentious brainchild. «Darkness of Man» Genre thriller, action movie Director James Cullen Bressack Starring Jean-Claude…
«Beverly Hills Cop 4» — new trailer for the comedy with Eddie Murphy, who returned to the role of the detective for the fourth time
Netflix has released a new big trailer for the comedy «Beverly Hills Cop 4», which stars Eddie Murphy after a 30-year break returns to the role of detective Axel Fowle.
«Star Trek» is returning in a new Paramount movie — probably with «X-Men» writer Simon Kinberg
Paramount is working on a new movie «Star Trek», which will take place a decade before the events of J.J. Abrams’ 2009 film (the eleventh feature film in the Star Trek universe).
«Let us lower your IQ». New teaser for «Deadpool and Wolverine» and a disclayer from Ryan Reynolds
«Mostly we’re going to beat each other up, make enemies with Disney, and tell some jokes,» says Ryan Reynolds in the announcement.
«Firebrand» — Ukrainian trailer of the drama about the Tudor dynasty with Jude Law and Alicia Vikander
The film is adapted from Elizabeth Fremantle’s bestseller of the same name about the secrets of the Tudor royal court during the youth of the future Queen Elizabeth I.
The action-adventure «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes» earned $237 million in 2 weekends — and is the fourth highest-grossing movie of 2024
The fourth chapter of the «Monkeys» franchise earned $101 million at the US box office and $136 million abroad.
Movie review «Reflection»
On May 16, Valentyn Vasyanovych’s drama «Reflection», which became the first Ukrainian film in the last three decades to compete for the main award at the Venice Film Festival, finally reaches theaters. In the review below, we analyze the similarities and differences between «Reflection» and the director’s previous work…
Movie review «Boy Kills World»
On May 16, the comedy action movie «Boy Kills World» starring Bill Skarsgard was released in cinemas. In the review below, we tell you why it’s better not to take your kids to the screening and how the former Pennywise looks like a muscular action hero. «Boy Kills World» Genre comedy dystopian action movie Director […]
The director of «Mad Max» wanted to «rejuvenate» Charlize Theron for «Furiosa», but the technology looked «unconvincing»
«Mad Max» director George Miller considered using digital rejuvenation technology on Charlize Theron so that she could star in the «Fury Road» prequel — Furious» film.
«Dune: Prophecy» — upcoming series about the female order of Benét Gesserit has attracted a Bollywood superstar to play Sister Francesca
Spinoff Films «Dune» is adapting the novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson «The Order of the Dune Sisters».
Chris Hemsworth says he's annoyed by «unjustified criticism» of Marvel: «Tell that to the billions who watch their movies»
Martin Scorsese has repeatedly criticized Marvel, comparing the studio’s films to «amusement park rides» and classifying them as «dangerous» to culture — The director’s accusations were answered by actor Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor in the MCU.
«Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire» increased its global box office to $560 million — the movie is preparing to take the MonsterVerse record
«Godzilla and Kong: New Empire» lags behind the current box office leader MonsterVerse «Kong: Skull Island» by only $10 million.
Movie review «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes»
On May 9, the action-adventure film «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes» was released in cinemas. This is the sequel to «War for the Planet of the Apes», which was released in 2017, and the fourth film in the latest reboot of the ape franchise in general. It is supposed to be the first […]
Twisters — Ukrainian trailer for the disaster movie about tornado hunters from the producers of «Jason Bourne»
«Twisters» — is a modern version of the 1996 blockbuster «Twister» from the producers of «Jurassic Park», «Jason Bourne» and «Indiana Jones».
«The One Who Conquered Everest». Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe to star in biopic about legendary climber Tenzing Norgay
Sherpa Tenzing Norgay is one of the two people (along with Edmund Hillary) who first climbed the world’s highest peak, Jomolungma, in 1953.
«We have learned our lesson». Marvel will release «only 2-3 movies a year» to fight superhero fatigue
The strategy to reduce production is common for Disney, but according to the media company’s CEO Bob Iger, «is especially relevant for Marvel».
If you liked «Fallout»: 10 best movies and TV series worth watching
On April 10, Prime Video platform hosted one of the most important series events of the year — the long-awaited release of adaptations of the cult game series Fallout. The show has quite rightly received universal recognition and will definitely be included in all kinds of «tops of the year» from various publications, bloggers, and […]
Movie review «Godzilla Minus One»
On May 3, six months after exit The acclaimed Japanese kaiju blockbuster «Godzilla Minus One» has finally received its official digital premiere. This is the 37th film about the iconic lizard, and it was released to coincide with its 70th anniversary. In this review, we compare the local and Hollywood Goji, and tell you why […]
The most interesting new movies of May 2024
The backstory of Furiosa, a new action movie with Jean-Claude Van Damme, science fiction with J.Lo, and a noticeable presence of Ukrainian cinema — this is not a complete list of what the May repertoire of cinemas or digital platforms offers. Read more about the most interesting new releases of the month in our traditional […]
Chris Hemsworth blamed himself for the failure of the movie «Thor: Love and Thunder» and says he looked like a parody there «»
Hemsworth says that he lost touch with his character in Taika Waititi’s latest Thor movie and improvised too much, which made him look like a «parody of himself».
Documentary about Klitschko and the defense of Kyiv by Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald to be screened at Sheffield DocFest
Kevin Macdonald directed legal drama «The Mauritanian» and the sports documentary «One Day in September», for which he won an Oscar».
The first trailer of «Mufasa: The Lion King» — the sequel to the Disney animated hit in the Ukrainian box office from December 19
The film will tell the backstory of Simba’s father Mufasa.
Will there be no billion? The second «Dune» has earned more than $700 million worldwide, but is nearing the end of its run
The combined box office achievement of both parts of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic has now exceeded $1.1 billion — the first part has just over $400 million.
Movie review «Double Blind»
Starting April 25, you can watch the paranoid thriller with horror elements «Double Blind». This is the feature directorial debut of Irishman Ian Gantt-Duffy. In the review below, we will tell you whether the audience will be drowsy while watching the movie. «Double Blind» Genre thriller, horror Director Ian Gantt-Duffy Starring Millie Brady,…
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