In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, writer Chris Butler explained that the team behind Masters of the Universe aimed to create a positive male role model, much like Barbie has been for girls, stating:
Antoine Fuqua, the director of Michael, is well-known for his work on action movies like Training Day and the Equalizer series, as well as documentaries about Muhammad Ali and the L.A. Lakers. He’s also directed music videos for artists such as Toni Braxton, Prince, and Stevie Wonder. This background in music will be particularly useful in Michael, which features a soundtrack full of iconic songs like “I’ll Be There,” “I Want You Back,” “Beat It,” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.”
Before becoming a movie star, Chris Pratt appeared in a popular, though not mainstream, TV show called Everwood. It first aired on the WB network on September 16, 2002, and featured a large cast including Treat Williams, Gregory Smith, Vivien Cardone, Emily VanCamp, and Chris Pratt, along with Debra Mooney, Stephanie Niznik, John Beasley, and Tom Amandes.
Fans have been waiting a long time for an adaptation of William Gibson’s classic cyberpunk novel, Neuromancer, and it’s finally coming to Apple TV. But surprisingly, Amazon’s Blade Runner: 2099 is shaping up to be an even more ambitious cyberpunk series, and that’s not the biggest surprise surrounding the show.
Early reports indicated that Jenna Ortega’s co-star in the upcoming film could have been Ella Purnell or Marisa Abela. However, a later list of contenders also included Isabela Merced (formerly known as Isabela Moner, and also credited as Arjona). Director James Gunn clarified that he’s been friends with Merced for a decade, ever since he cast her in The Belko Experiment.
Vincent D’Onofrio recently discussed his time on Law & Order: Criminal Intent in an interview with GQ. He remembered being offered the part, which was his first big television role, and initially feeling a little hesitant. However, he was convinced to take the job after reading a script written by the show’s original creator, René Balcer.
After three films and 25 years, it seems history is repeating itself! The latest sneak peek at Focker-in-Law shows Jack bringing out the lie detector again – this time to question a new character, Olivia Jones, played by Ariana Grande. You can watch the short trailer below.
You can now watch The A-Team on Starz, and it’s also available as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video. It was through this channel that the show originally told the story of a skilled team of soldiers wrongly convicted of a crime and sent to prison. Recently, the A-Team reboot has become a weekly Top 10 hit on Starz through Amazon, though Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid currently holds the number one spot.
The new Superman movie has assembled a stellar cast, starting with David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. They’re joined by other well-known actors from the DC universe, including Lars Eidinger (Brainiac, in his first DCU role), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Frank Grillo (Rick Flag Sr.), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart), among others. Recent reports suggest another big name might be joining the film, adding to the growing list of heroes in the DC Universe.
If you’re looking for a satisfying TV binge over the weekend, HBO is a great choice. They have many shows with just a few episodes, perfect for watching in a couple of days. While shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Friends, or The Walking Dead have hundreds of episodes that could take months to finish, shows like Chernobyl, Band of Brothers, or Watchmen are shorter and can be completed in just a few hours. Some are so captivating, you’ll want to watch them all at once!