Rapper Sean Kingston Sentenced to 3 Years in $1M Fraud Scheme

RapperSean Kingston’slegal troubleshave reached their conclusion — and the outcome means he’s unlikely to see any “Beautiful Girls” soon. The 35-year-old artist, born Kisean Paul Anderson, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison in South Florida on Friday for his role in a $1 million fraud scheme that spanned nearly a year. Kingston and his mother,Janice Eleanor Turner, were each convicted in March of conspiracy tocommit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Brian Mejia

Simon Curtis on The Art of Racing in the Rain and Directing Dogs

WithThe Art of Racing in the Rainnow playing in theaters, I recently sat down with directorSimon Curtisfor an exclusive interview. If you’re not familiar withThe Art of Racing in the Rain, it’s based on the book of the same name byGarth Steinand the film is told from the point of view of a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo, who is voiced byKevin Costner. Enzo’s best friend and owner is Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), an aspiring Formula One race car driver, and the story follows Denny’s journey of life, love, and loss—again, all through the eyes of his dog....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Lydia Lee

Star Wars, Superman Actor Terence Stamp Dead at 87

Terence Stamp, the British actor who brought cut-glass sophistication to every role he played, has died. Stamp was best known for starring inSuperman II,The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, andThe Limey. Stamp passed away this morning at the age of 87.Terence Henry Stampwas born in London, England, on July 23, 2025. As an aspiring actor, he lived withMichael Caine; they were both up for the title role inAlfie, but Caine ultimately landed it, launching his career....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Tiffany Hayden

The 5 Best 2019 Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving. In those quiet moments between wolfing down oily poultry and watching the Lions underwhelm on the field, you may be trapped with loquaciously challenged folks, or even family members you see but once a year. If that’s the case, it’s good to be prepared. So why not give yourself some dinner conversation fodder? Nothing lifts a lull like inane chatter about inconsequential things, and entertainment talk makes for a welcome refuge....

August 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1024 words · Laura Bell

The Bad Guys Casts Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina and Anthony Ramos in DreamWorks Film

DreamWorks Animation has announced its cast for the upcoming cartoon action-comedyThe Bad Guys.The film is based on the Scholastic book series byAaron Blabeyand follows a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws as they attempt their most challenging con yet — becoming model citizens. The film will starSam Rockwell,Awkwafina,Anthony Ramos,Marc Maron,Craig Robinson,Zazie Beetz,Lilly Singh,Alex Borstein,andRichard Ayoade.It will also be the directorial debut ofPierre Perifel. Perifel previously worked onKung Fu PandaandShrek Forever After....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Tammy Horton

The Butcher of Delhi Trailer Teases Chilling International True Crime Series

Netflix has debuted the first trailer for its upcoming true-crime documentary series,Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi. Based on the investigation and coverage of serial killings in the Indian capital, the series attempts to “painstakingly explain the sequence of events that led up to the arrest of this brutal murderer who dismembered his victims and scattered their body parts around the city.” The one-and-a-half-minute trailer opens with a sweeping aerial shot of New Delhi, followed by what appears to be a recreation of how the first body was discovered by the police....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Ian Hunt

The Flash Season 5: What the Show Still Needs to Fix

After a dismal third season,The Flashgot up, dusted itself off, and went about trying to fix things for Season 4. To start, things looked promising. The series found some joy again and some comedy; yes it was a little forced and maybe too sophomoric (especially thanks to the addition of Ralph Dibney, whose humor seemed calibrated to a younger audience), but it was trying. For a few episodes it also put Barry Allen back to work (imagine that!...

August 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1627 words · Mary Perry

The Flash: Hartley Swayer on Dibney's New Suit, Joining the Team

InThe Flashepisode “When Harry Met Harry,” Ralph Dibey, the Elongated Man (played byHartley Sawyer) not only gets a Cisco-designed suit – that isterrible– but he continues his superhero training with Barry, with mixed results. OnThe Flashset in Vancouver last week, a group of journalists and I spoke to Sawyer about what it’s like joining the S.T.A.R. Labs team. But first, most importantly, what’s the deal with that suit? “It’s a little hard to get into, but it’s fun to wear actually....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Nancy Dennis

Tom Stoppard Writing Cary Fukunaga's Hiroshima Bomb Movie Shockwave

A recent WSJ. Magazine interviewwithNo Time to DiedirectorCary Joji Fukunagahas revealed that Oscar winnerTom Stoppardhas come on write the script forShockwave, Fukunaga’s upcoming movie about the atomic bomb that America dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima in August 1945. The project, which has been in development at Universal for several years, is based onStephen Walker’s non-fiction bookShockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima, which offers a historical account of the days leading up to the nuclear strike that devastated Japan and ushered in the nuclear age....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Harry Walls

Voltron Final Season Review: The Series' Biggest Bad Is Revealed

Spoilersahead if you aren’t caught up with the final season ofVoltron Legendary Defender. With seven seasons of intense, high-flying, space-based action already on the books, DreamWorks Animation’s Netflix seriesVoltron Legendary Defenderhad a tough task ahead of it going into the eighth and final season. Granted, showrunnersJoaquim Dos SantosandLauren Montgomeryhave proven themselves up to the challenge throughout their careers and over the series' run, but iconic antagonists like the Galra’s generals, Emperors Zarkon and Lotor, and the witch Haggar and her Robeasts would presumably be hard to top....

August 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1451 words · Stephanie Barnes

We Feed People Trailer: Ron Howard Documentary Highlights Chef José Andrés

When a crisis strikes, there are some who rise to the occasion to help others survive. Whether that comes in the form of donations and cash cards, emergency kits, or even transportation, we as a human race tend to give our aid in one way or another. One man who has gone above and beyond the call of personal duty isJosé Andrés. A James Beard award-winning chef, Andrés began responding to the need for food in crisis areas back in 2010 by setting up the World Central Kitchen, a food relief NGO....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Joseph Higgins

XXX: Return of Xander Cage Trailer Touts Soundtrack, Artists

There’s a good chance you already know whether or not you’re the type of person who wants to seexXx: The Return of Xander Cagewhen it opens this coming January. If you’re on the fence, Paramount Pictures is hoping this new mini-trailer that touts the film’s soundtrack will help to put your butts in theaters for all theVin Dieselaction-madness you can stand. And if you like/recognize the names and the musical talent ofThe AmericanosfeaturingLil Yachty,Nicky Jam,Ty Dolla Sign, andFrench Montana, then you’ll at least know what the hell is going on in this trailer....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Sheila Lane

‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Gets 4K Blu-ray Ahead of Spooky Season

When it comes to serial killer horror thrillers, the crown jewel to many genre fans isThe Silence of the Lambs. The 1991 film directed byJonathan Demmeand starringJodie FosterandAnthony Hopkinsis in a class all its own with a thick atmosphere that will serve up for dinner if you’re not too careful. Now,Arrow Videohas just announced they’ll be givingSilence of the Lambsa new 4K Blu-ray release this Summer. The 4K edition will be presented in a nice box set slip case that features one of the thriller’s original posters of Foster’s FBI agent Clarice Starling with a killer moth over her mouth....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Shannon Williams