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The development of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 receives an exciting progress update from franchise director Jeff Fowler. An adaptation of Sega’s iconic video game series, the upcoming Sonic 4 will continue the adventures of Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and his anthropomorphic team, Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), as they face off against new and returning threats. The box office juggernaut Sonic the Hedgehog 3 saw Sonic and the gang battle two generations of Dr. Robotniks alongside their formidable new adversary, Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves.

In an interview with Screen Rant's Grant Hermanns, director Jeff Fowler opened up about the progress of Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Fowler described a brief but well-earned respite following the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and teased the creative discussions ahead for the fourth installment to the blue speedster's adventures. Here's what he had to say:

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has been widely hailed as the best instalment in the trilogy, though some newly revealed concept art hints at a movie that's arguably even grander in scale than the one fans watched in theaters last month.

There are lots of sequences showcased here that either weren't in the final cut or changed significantly. Why? It likely comes down to practical reasons like the movie's budget; however, by far the biggest talking point is what appears to be a glimpse at an alternate timeline with Eggman ruling over Earth alongside Metal Sonic.

In Sonic the Hedgehog 3's post-credits scene, we were introduced to Amy Rose and chances are we'll get to visit a version of that twisted future in the already-confirmed fourth instalment. We're also not exactly shocked that Dr. Robotnik will likely live to fight another day after his apparent demise.

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Shadow (Keanu Reeves) in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 from Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc. © 2024 Par. Pics & Sega At first, the pairing of Keanu Reeves and the Sonic the Hedgehog film series might seem to be an odd one. After all, he’s much better known for his action films, like the John Wick and The Matrix film franchises. But recently, Reeves has also done some voice work on other animated films, like 2019’s Toy Story 4 and 2022’s The DC League of Super Pets. So, when the Sonic producers sought him out as the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog, Reeves was receptive to their offer. And, when we spoke to Reeves about Sonic, he said he’s really impressed with the quality of the work that’s gone into the three films. (Click on the media bar below to hear Keanu Reeves.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads...

A deleted scene from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reveals that Ivo Robotnik is a live-streamer. The story of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 follows Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, who take on Shadow, Ivo, and his grandfather, Gerald Robotnik. The cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 includes Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter. Carrey's cartoonish Ivo Robotnik has always been a standout villain in the Sonic movies, but he perhaps gets his best storyline yet in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Entertainment Weekly has released a deleted scene from Sonic the Hedgehog 3, in which Ivo Robotnik starts a live-stream for his fans. The scene takes place while Ivo, Gerald, Shadow, and Agent Stone are in London. For the live-stream, Ivo goes by the name "Huevo Diablo" and refers to his viewers as "Egg Heads." The end of the scene cuts to Agent Stone, who is...

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While shows like "Arcane" and "The Last of Us" get most of the praise when it comes to ending the video game adaptation curse, the "Sonic the Hedgehog" movies have quietly (at least when it comes to critical acclaim) given us the most successful translation of video games to feature films three times in a row. These live-action/animation hybrids have come a long way from terrorizing the internet with that terrible, no good, very bad initial design for Sonic (somehow only one of many controversies the "Sonic" franchise has faced), going so far as to deliver a billion-dollar box office property with the third entry.

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" is a phenomenal family-friendly film that not only gives kids their own "Fast and Furious" franchise (to paraphrase Bj Colangelo's review for /Film), but also one of the best...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler has explained the film's post-credit cameos and what their roles are going to be during Sonic the Hedgehog 4. The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 post-credits scene featured Sonic (Ben Schwartz) getting attacked by an army of Metal Sonics, sporting the characters' classic design from the games. As he's cornered, Amy Rose arrives donned in a brown hood, destroying the robotic army with her Piko Piko Hammer. This sets the stage for what the next movie's story will be, pulling elements from the games as a new story unfolds.

Speaking with ScreenRant, Fowler revealed conversations are ongoing about what Amy and Metal Sonic's roles are going to be after their debuts in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The director explained that, while he's listening to fan discussion about who should voice the characters and where the story will go, much of it is still in the developmental stage.

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails return for their most epic adventure in the blockbuster hit Sonic the Hedgehog 3, arriving to buy on Digital January 21, 2025 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The film will also be available on Digital as part of a 3-movie collection that includes the first two feature films.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will arrive on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on April 15, 2025. The 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Combo will also be available in two collectible SteelBooks while supplies last.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is Certified Fresh and Verified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes with a franchise-best 96% audience rating and an A CinemaScore. The latest film based on the Sega video game has earned over $420 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing of the three Sonic films and propelling the franchise’s global box office past $1 billion.

Directed by Jeff Fowler, who has directed all three films in the series, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 stars Jim Carrey,...

Charmy Bee's potential inclusion in a future Sonic the Hedgehog movie gets addressed by a game actor who also plays another key character. Sonic the Hedgehog 3's post-credits scene revealed both Metal Sonic and Amy Rose as the next core characters in the franchise, expected to be the focus of the fourth movie. However, plenty of other characters from the franchise could also appear in the future, thanks to the video game series' lengthy roster. This includes Charmy, an excitable young bee who's a core team member of the Chaotix, which includes Vector the Crocodile and Espio the Chameleon.

Speaking with ScreenRant, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, who portrays Tails in the Sonic the Hedgehog movies and games, addressed the possibility of reprising her role as Charmy from the games in future movies. The voice actor explained how the bee has appeared in newer games more frequently, saying she's open to the...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Colleen O'Shaughnesssey speaks about whether the Sonic team is likely to make a franchise movie without any of the human characters. O'Shaughnesssey is the voice of Tails in the Sonic movies, beginning her role in earnest in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 after Tails briefly appeared in the first movie's mid-credits sequence. In addition to O'Shaughnesssey, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 features a leading cast including Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, James Marsden, and Krysten Ritter. The movie received positive reviews and is doing well in theaters.

In an exclusive interview with ScreenRant, O'Shaughnesssey discusses the likelihood that a Sonic movie without any of the main characters will be made. While the actor noted that making a non-human only Sonic movie is possible, she thinks that "they did such a great job balancing the two" in the most recent installment. As such, she thinks...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3's digital release date has now been revealed following its successful box office run. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the third installment in the popular Sonic the Hedgehog franchise follows Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey), and Knuckles (Idris Elba) as they face off against the villainous Shadow (Keanu Reeves). Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reviews have been generally very positive from critics, and the film, which also features the return of Jim Carrey as Robotnik, has been a smash hit at the box office, grossing $422 million worldwide.

As the film remains in movie theaters, Paramount now reveals that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will release on VOD on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. There will also be the option to digitally purchase the full Sonic the Hedgehog three-movie collection. Accompanying the VOD announcement is the confirmation that the third movie will arrive on 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 15, 2025. There...

Netflix has a great way of churning out excellent original series. The films the streamer does can be great, too. Or some of them can be purely fluff.

The great thing about having a Netflix subscription, though, is that you don't only need to see Netflix Originals. You see a whole scope of movies made by other studios. That can be both good and bad.

But writing optimistically, there are 12 examples below of why you should be grateful to have a Netflix subscription. Each of these films is a winner. You will not be disappointed.

12 movies you should not miss streaming on Netflix in January 2025Paddington 2

Paddington 2 is a perfect movie. This is not written as a fan of children's films solely, as the film is entertaining for people of all ages. There are enough heart-warming moments, more than enough laughs, and a bad guy played wonderfully by Hugh Grant.

Will Smith could have been The Matrix's star. Smith is a renowned Hollywood star, having become a dominant star through his show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Initially, Smith was viewed as a comic, constrained to comedy alone. Quickly, however, he proved that he also had the potential to be an action star. He wet his feet with the action-comedy Bad Boys (1995), then appeared in the full-scale action feature, Independence Day (1996). He even appeared in Men in Black (1997) as a leading man. There was one sci-fi action movie, however, that he turned down: The Matrix (1999).

Rather than appear as Neo in The Matrix, Smith let the role go to Keanu Reeves. He turned his attention to Wild Wild West (1999), a Western that failed to earn a profit at the box office. 26 years after the movie's release, YouTuber Kh Studio put together a trailer that imagines what Smith might have...

After a decade-long absence from the silver screen, Cameron Diaz has finally returned to her roots with Seth Gordon’s Back in Action, starring Jamie Foxx. Although the movie hasn’t been able to wow critics, which boils down to its lackluster narrative at its core, one thing that the movie does excel at is the action sequences.

Back in Action | Credit: Netflix

From generally being competent to occasionally being impressive with its set pieces, arguably one of the most standout moments was the car chase sequence, and we have one Atlanta neighborhood to thank for it.

One Atlanta neighborhood risked their lawns for Back in Action Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in Back in Action | Credit: Netflix

While movies stem from a collaborative process, in the case of Back in Action, it wasn’t just confined to the film crew, as for the car chase sequence, they had to...

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 North America Box Office: 5th Friday Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has crossed the $200 million mark at the US box office, becoming the second video game adaptation to achieve this feat. It happened a few days back, yet the movie is still scoring franchise-record numbers at the box office in North America. Scroll below for the deets.

It is the highest-grossing film in the franchise and still has a few miles to go before it leaves the theatres. The movie received immense praise for Jim Carrey’s performance in his dual roles as Dr. Ivo Robotnik, the mad scientist and Sonic’s arch-nemesis, who he often refers to as Eggman, and Professor Gerald Robotnik, Ivo’s grandfather and the head of Project Shadow, and the performance of Keanu Reeves as the antagonist, Shadow. The movie was made on a reported budget of $122 million,...

On Sunday January 19 2025, ABC broadcasts Entertainers: With Byron Allen!

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The upcoming episode of “Entertainers: With Byron Allen” promises an exciting lineup of guests that fans will not want to miss. Airing on ABC, this episode features a mix of well-known actors, musicians, and comedians, making it a must-watch for entertainment lovers.

Keanu Reeves, known for his roles in action films and recently in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” will be one of the highlights. His charm and charisma are sure to engage the audience. Jodie Turner-Smith, who stars in “The Agency,” will also join the conversation, bringing her unique perspective on the industry.

The episode will also feature Pedro Pascal, Andie MacDowell, Taika Waititi, and Charles Yu, adding to the diverse mix of talent. Scott Eastwood and comic Kareem Matthews will bring humor and insight, while Tilda Swinton and Jeff Goldblum are expected to share their experiences in film.

The Matrix green code that falls like rain throughout the film was inspired by a most unusual source. While some science fiction movies take too much time with exposition, the first The Matrix does an excellent job of dropping audiences into its unique and mind-bending world, providing just enough context clues for viewers to latch onto and find connections between them as the film goes on. From the nature of the machines in The Matrix to the falling green code that appears throughout the film, not everything is immediately explained in The Matrix.

That falling green code is an example of one of the many things about The Matrix that has aged well. The film's style is so unique and bold that even the sequels felt like they were copying the original. From the knee-length black trenchcoats to the sunglasses to the pills Neo (Keanu Reeves) takes to the green code,...

Katherine Goodson, a 67-year-old woman now living in her car in Vista is the latest victim of a celebrity romance scam, as the number of those is on the rise globally.

Katherine shared her story with NBC 7, explaining how she sent thousands of dollars to scammers pretending to be actor Keanu Reeves. She hopes her experience will help others avoid the same mistake.

Romance scams like this one are happening all over the country. Scammers often pose as celebrities like Keanu Reeves because of their popularity. Reeves’ representatives have previously confirmed he doesn’t have any social media accounts.

Romance scams are more common than many people think. According to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, $1.1 billion was lost to romance scams in the U.S. in 2023. In San Diego County alone, victims lost $1.3 million. Katherine admitted she wasn’t aware of all the warning signs: “Unfortunately, I...

Spoiler: This post contains details about the Season 2 premiere of Severance.

As Severance returns to office, fans might recognize a familiar voice welcoming them back to the show’s surreal corporate life.

Series creator Dan Erickson recently explained how Keanu Reeves came to make a voice cameo as the building during the ‘Lumon is Listening’ video in the Apple TV+ sci-fi series’ Season 2 premiere.

“All I can say is that we talked about a couple of different people for that role,” he told Collider. “We always wanted it to be somebody that people have certain associations with, but also, it had to be a very warm presence. The Lumon building is very friendly in the context of this video, and there’s a friendliness to that particular voice and a heart to that particular voice.”

From Erickson and EP/director Ben Stiller, Severance is set in a world in which...

Finding a good movie to watch on Amazon Prime Video can be difficult to say the least. While Amazon’s robust library of titles is available to every Amazon Prime subscriber, they don’t exactly make it easy to find what you’re looking for. That’s where we come in. Below, we’ve assembled a growing list of the best movies on Amazon Prime right now. Our carefully curated selection runs the gamut from crowd-pleasing blockbusters to Oscar-winning dramas to delightful rom-coms and beyond. There’s a little something for everyone, so stop the endless scrolling and simply choose one of these great movies to watch.

Check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime video below. The list will be updated weekly with new titles.

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“The Lego Movie” endures thanks to the brilliance of writer-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller,...

Severance season 2 has finally arrived, and there are many reasons to celebrate. First and foremost, the Emmy-nominated show is back with new episodes on Apple TV+ after close to three years away. And of course, we're also getting answers to some of the show's biggest questions... while also asking even more questions about the various mysteries at Lumon.

Speaking of mysteries at Lumon Industries, the Severance season 2 premiere kept quite a massive secret from fans. The episode featured a cameo from an A-list movie star, but you might have missed his appearance. Did you happen to notice Keanu Reeves in the season 2 premiere? No? Well, neither did I! But The Matrix and John Wick star voiced the animated Lumon building.

In the episode, Milchick shows Mark, Helly, Dylan, and Irving an animated video featuring claymation versions of themselves explaining the Macrodat Uprising and the "reforms" Lumon will be making to...

Note: The following story contains spoilers from “Severance” Season 2, Episode 1.

There’s no end to big names on “Severance,” Apple TV+’s award-winning drama. In addition to starring Adam Scott and John Turturro, the surrealist drama is also home to big names like Christopher Walken and Patricia Arquette. But in Season 2, “Severance” secretly added one more mega-famous name to its list of employees.

Wondering who voiced the Lumon building in the first episode of this new season? Here’s what you need to know.

Who voices the Lumon building in “Severance” Season 2?

That would be Keanu Reeves in one of the most niche celebrity cameos ever since Joseph Gordon-Levitt voiced the dong in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.”

“Hello, Ms. Corbel” picks up five months after the events of Season 1. When innie Mark (Adam Scott) returns to Lumon, he quickly discovers he’s been assigned a new team. After some scheming and threatening,...

It has been only one season and Severance has already received worldwide fame and critical acclaim for being one of the best shows of all time. However, every great story has some behind-the-scenes friction.

A still from Severance Season 2 | Credits: Red Hour Productions

It was alleged that series creator Dan Erickson and executive-producer/writer Mark Friedman had some feuds while working on season one of the show. Notable director-actor Ben Stiller, however, cleared the air.

There is some friction between Mark Friedman and Dan Erickson

There have been multiple reports of jokes of a producer trying to take the series in a different direction than what the creator originally intended. Although it might not be the case in Severance, there was some high-tension friction between Friedman and Erickson.

There was some behind-the-scene friction | Credit: Red Hour Productions

According to the Puck News report, Mark Friedman, who served as an executive...

Keke Palmer was on Good Morning America as a guest, and Michael Strahan couldn’t have been happier. Robin Roberts was teasing her appearance and kept referring to her as “Michael’s girl” up to her introduction. By the time the segment had ended, fans were all eating it up, and many kept talking about the show the two of them used to appear on together.

Here is a look at Keke Palmer’s appearance and what fans had to say about the reunion with Strahan.

Keke Palmer Appears On Good Morning America With Michael Strahan

Keke Palmer appeared in an interview segment with Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos. However, out of all of them, it was Michael and Keke that many fans were paying attention to. When Keke came out, she and Michael hugged. Michael said, “What’s up, redhead?,” and Keke said, “My guy.”

Michael Strahan...

Having been in the spotlight for several decades, Keanu Reeves has become one of the most admired actors in the industry, and two of his biggest franchises almost went head-to-head in 2021. Among his many exciting projects over the years, Reeves has become synonymous with two major action franchises which were both originally set to have sequels in the same year, and the results were completely one-sided. Long before Reeves voiced Sonic 3's Shadow the Hedgehog, the actor turned several films into big hits, but it was his work in The Matrix and John Wick that really stood out.

Both have become massive franchises - largely thanks to Reeves' performances - and have easily provided his more recognizable roles. The two series are full of personality and have fun concepts that have kept audiences returning for years to come. In addition, both Neo and John Wick are among Keanu Reeves' best-ever characters,...

Warning: This article discusses topics of suicide and terminal illnesses.

Cameron Diaz is a fabulously talented actress with a scope of incredible movies from her long-spanning career. Diaz’s acting kicks off with the hilarious Jim Carrey film The Mask, making her debut at just 21, but in recent years, she is best known for her performance in Will Gluck’s remake of Annie. Although she has retired from the silver screen before, she is still remembered and is an actress that many audiences hoped would return. Since her start in the ‘90s, Cameron Diaz’s net worth has soared from her most memorable roles.

Thankfully, Cameron Diaz’s movie comeback is finally happening. The actress is due to appear opposite Keanu Reeves in Apple TV’s Outcome, and she is once again lending her voice to Princess Fiona in the fifth installment of the Shrek franchise. While Diaz is generally prominent in romantic comedy movies,...

From the bouncer brawler Road House to the high-octane spy caper True Lies, there are plenty of great mindless action movies out there for Fast & Furious fans to enjoy. What makes the Fast & Furious movies so much fun is that they allow the audience to switch off their brain. They flagrantly defy the laws of physics with their absurd action set-pieces. James Bond movies tend to have complicated plots and the Bourne movies deal with heavy themes, but the Fast & Furious saga doesn’t strive to do anything more than entertain.

There are plenty of other great action movies that fall into this category. Directors like Michael Bay and stars like Jason Statham have made a career out of action movies that stimulate the audience’s adrenaline while giving their intellect some much-needed rest. There are action movies with ridiculous premises that make no sense, like the face-swapping plot of Face/Off,...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains minor spoilers from Severance Season 02 Episode 01.

A work-life balance? What’s that? Created by Dan Erickson, Severance is a story about a Dystopian world where employees have to sever their work memories from their personal life. Sounds pretty damn interesting if you ask us and the millions obsessed with the series. Now, the sci-fi psychological thriller is back with a second season and it has brought a beloved Hollywood A-lister along the ride.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick | Credits: Summit Entertainment

The man who effortlessly brought John Wick to life with his charisma was spotted in Severance season 2 but there is a good chance that you may have missed his cameo. Yes, we are talking about none other than the one and only, Keanu Reeves.

Keanu Reeves’ uncredited cameo in Severance season 2 A still from Severance season 2 episode 1 | Credits: Apple TV+

If you are a fan of the show,...

The ending of Severance Season 2, Episode 1, was largely about Mark, Helly, Irving, and Dylan making up their minds whether to continue working for Lumon to get to the bottom of its mysterious affairs or leaving. During the closing moments of the first season, the Innie versions of Mark, Helly, and Irving momentarily stepped into the lives of their Outies to learn why they had chosen the “severed” lifestyle. Mark found out that Ms. Casey’s Outie was his Outie’s wife, and her Outie name was Gemma. Irving saw paintings of a dark hallway in his apartment, and he saw that Burt had a family of his own as an Outie. And Helly realized that she was Jame Eagan’s daughter, Helena. Apparently 5 months later, only Mark was brought back, and he was told that the rest of the team had chosen to resign from Lumon. However, when he demanded their presence,...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is continuing its strong theatrical run, breaking into another highest-grossing movies list less than a month after its release. The third installment of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise was released December 20, 2024, in the United States, and has so far grossed $386 million against a production budget of $122 million. The movie is performing well theatrically so far, and looks to be on course to surpass the $405.4 million of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 to become the highest-grossing installment in the franchise.

Per data from The Numbers, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has crashed onto the list of top 100 All Time Worldwide Box Office for PG Movies, coming in at #99, with a global gross (to date) of $387.1 million. The film, starring Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, and Idris Elba, entered the chart above Ice Age at #100, which took a total of $386.1 million during its theatrical run, and is closing on sci-fi...

The first episode of "Severance" season 2 had the unenviable task of following the show's spectacular season 1 finale, and instead of instantly providing answers, it immerses viewers back into some of the key mysteries established in season 1. The whole episode takes place within the Lumon office, with no glimpses at the outside world or what the characters there may be getting up to. The only clues we get are through exposition given to Mark S. (Adam Scott) and the rest of the gang, who are told that their temporary escape at the end of season 1 made them famous and has led to major reforms in working conditions for severed employees.

The events of the season 1 finale are recapped in an animated corporate instructional video, which is shown to the Macrodata Refinement (or Mdr) team after they all return to the office. Anyone who's seen "The Matrix" or "John Wick" likely perked...

Keanu Reeves has been one of Hollywood's biggest stars for decades now, with his filmography including incredible action movies, some of which changed the game forever. From his unforgettable role as Neo in The Matrix to his legendary run in the John Wick franchise, Reeves has delivered performances that redefined the action genre. Keanu Reeves is known for being incredibly dedicated to his roles, and it is no different for his action-orientated characters.

Ranking Reeves’ best action movies is thus no easy feat, as his repertoire boasts a lineup that any star would envy. From high-risk stunts to perfectly timed headshots, his performances are the stuff of legend, making it no surprise that a couple of his action titles are considered to be some of the best movies of all time. Whether his characters are excelling in martial arts, riding motorcycles, or dropping great lines, Reeves’ career is a masterclass...

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the 77th Annual Writers Guild Awards in New York next month. WGA nominations were announced yesterday after being postponed amid LA wildfires.

The awards are still set to unspool in concurrent ceremonies on both coasts — the Edison Ballroom in New York and the Beverly Hilton in LA — on Feb. 15.

NYC presenters include Ronny Chieng, Adriana Diaz (CBS Mornings), Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain), Cole Escola, Bridget Moynahan (Blue Bloods), Michael McKean (The Diplomat), Annette O’Toole Rosie Perez (The Flight Attendant), Meredith Scardino (Girls5eva), Cory Michael Smith (Saturday Night Live), DeWanda Wise and Michael Zegen.

Wood is currently host of CNN satire Have I Got News For You. He wrote and starred in the Writers Guild Award-nominated series Command Z, produced...

All at once a prince and a criminal, there are few roles James Marsden isn't perfect for. The charming everyman has dazzled audiences for over three decades and in over 80 film and television projects, ranging broadly in genre from experimental comedies and dark satires to indie science fiction stories and comic book blockbusters.

As of writing, Marsden's biggest contemporary projects are the films in the "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise, in which he plays one of few human characters alongside Jim Carrey, opposite the voices of Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, and, most recently, Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog. But before he was chasing gold rings across dimensions, Marsden was already an unmissable star of screens big and small, so we've ranked his 12 best TV shows and movies, taking into account their overall quality, how they showcased his talent, and their impact on popular culture at large.

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Last Friday, stylists-to-the-stars Elizabeth Stewart and Jordan Grossman — who founded the nonprofit Chic Relief during the pandemic — were packing pieces for five personal friends who lost their homes in the fires. The idea was to help them rebuild their closets after they’d lost everything. “And we thought, ‘You know what? We think we can do this for a lot more people!'” says Stewart.

In the days since, Stewart and Grossman have launched an ambitious effort to clothe and assist hundreds of families who lost everything in the Los Angeles fires. They’re not alone. A growing network of stylists, celebrities, Hollywood executives and creatives have joined in (or are working on their own) to extend the reach of relief efforts.

Jeanne Yang (who has dressed Keanu Reeves and Taika Waititi, among others), is one of them. “Maybe I have a pair of sneakers or boots from a music...

Michael Strahan and Keke Palmer reunited on Good Morning America, and fans couldn’t help but reminisce about their former show.

Ahead of her appearance, Robin Roberts teased Michael about GMA’s special guest, referring to Keke as Michael’s “girl.”

Upon Keke’s arrival at the GMA studio, the former co-stars shared a warm greeting and embraced.

“What’s up, redhead?” Michael said, as Keke called him, “My guy.”

Robin also embraced the former ABC star and shared some kind words with her as she praised her success.

“I’m so proud of you. So proud of you,” Robin whispered to Keke during the unaired footage.

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Keke and Michael were ‘in sync’ during fun moments on GMA

The former daytime talk show co-hosts did something called the marching challenge during Keke’s GMA appearance. It involves...

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to grow in exciting new ways, multiple Hollywood stars have revealed their dream characters to play in the franchise. Over the years, Marvel has had a nice balance of unknowns, rising stars, and Hollywood legends in the MCU. This has led to some of the McU's best movies, with the mix of talents making the MCU a popular franchise that many Hollywood stars want to join.

Recently, Harrison Ford made waves after not only joining the MCU but playing Red Hulk of all characters. It is evident that working at Marvel Studios is not only massive financially for actors, but also quite fun, as Ford said that was the reason he wanted to join the MCU. With many major characters still set to debut in the franchise, the McU's upcoming movies could feature a few of the Hollywood stars who have revealed their dream...

Hideo Kojima is a true industry journeyman who has been creating video games for nearly 40 years. The legendary creator is finally starting to experience burnout from his never-ending creative endeavors and projects. The dreaded “crunch” phase of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach production has now begun, and Kojima is finding the experience “incredibly tough.”

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is going to be released in 2025. | Credit: Kojima Productions.

This ain’t surprising to the fans considering the workload this legendary game designer has been bearing on his shoulder for years and we just hope his health doesn’t deteriorate like the creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda.

Hideo Kojima is exhausted from the workload of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Hideo Kojima is drained out carrying the weight of his legacy. | Credit: Kojima Productions.

The first thing Kojima posted was the simple phrase “Tired” and a picture of a city at night.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 North America Box Office: Beats Interstellar ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Paramount Pictures is one of the oldest film studios in the United States and part of the Big Five majors—Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros, Walt Disney Studios, and Sony Pictures. Their recent action adventure, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, is performing well at the cinemas and has reached a milestone for the studio’s highest-grossers. It has surpassed Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar to achieve this feat. Scroll below for the deets.

Several films have come out of Paramount Pictures, including Iron Man 2, the Transformers movies Dark of the Moon and Revenge of the Fallen, and Top Gun: Maverick. The film by Jeff Fowler is already one of the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2024 at the US box office. It has beaten Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s $196.35 million domestic haul to achieve an interesting feat.

Let’s rewind to 1994. Speed became an instant classic, throwing us into the high-stakes drama of a bus wired to explode if it dropped below 50 mph. It had it all—especially Keanu Reeves as the heroic cop Jack Traven, Sandra Bullock as the witty passenger Annie Porter, and a plot that kept us hooked.

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in Speed (Credits: 20th Century Studios)

Naturally, fans couldn’t wait for a sequel. But then came Speed 2: Cruise Control in 1997. And, well it wasn’t what anyone hoped for. The high-speed bus was swapped for a slow-moving cruise ship, and Reeves didn’t return.

So, why did our beloved Jack Traven ditch the sequel, leaving Annie Porter to awkwardly flirt with a new guy? Turns out, the lead star had some solid reasons, and honestly? He dodged a bullet—or maybe a sinking ship.

Keanu Reeves’ reason for skipping...

Shadow should absolutely get a spinoff after stealing the show in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, but it would need to be different from the series' other spinoff. After teasing the character in the post-credits scene of Sonic 2, Keanu Reeves officially debuted his version of Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The story of Sonic 3 begins with Shadow escaping from Prison Island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, and wreaking havoc on the city. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are recruited by the Guardian Unit of Nations to take on Shadow, but quickly realize the Black Blur is far too powerful.

Shadow is one of the primary antagonists in the film, but eventually has a change of heart and sides with Sonic to take down Gerald Robotnik at the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Shadow seemingly dies on the space station during the action-packed climax of the movie, but the second...

I am beginning to think that anything is possible in 2025. On Jan. 6, Will Smith shook the internet by posting a very cryptic post that fans are still hard at work trying to decipher. Is it another cool ad thing or is there more to this story than meets the eye?

More importantly, do fans even want a Matrix with Will Smith in it? We’re going to explore all this below.

Will Smith – Teases Fans With A ‘The Matrix’ Comeback

On Jan. 6, Will Smith rocked the ‘The Matrix’ fandom when he shared a short video that promptly announced his arrival in the Matrix.

And for all clarifications, yes, we do mean Keanu Reeves’ ‘The Matrix’ that’s been the stuff of legends since it dropped decades ago.

In the short clip, words appear on the screen in a Matrix-like orange font. It reads: “In the 1990s, the Wachowskis offered...

Netflix has now dropped the second trailer for Back in Action, which stars Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz as Matt and Emily, two ex-CIA spies who find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown. The streaming service also revealed the release date for Back in Action, with the action comedy flick set to premiere on January 17. In this trailer, a family trip gets interrupted as a quick stop turns into a fight for survival and Matt and Emily’s children are now exposed to the life that their parents had before they were born.

The official synopsis from Netflix reads,

“Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown. Back in Action is directed by Seth Gordon, from a script he co-wrote with Brendan O’Brien.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has passed yet another domestic box office milestone. Released on December 20, the threequel has done pretty well in the past for weeks. Sonic 3 has received strong reviews overall, even becoming the highest-rated film in the franchise according to Rotten Tomatoes. The franchise film features a leading cast including Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Jim Carrey, and Keanu Reeves. After the events of this film, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is already confirmed to be in the works.

As per BoxOfficeMojo, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has now crossed an important domestic box office milestone. The movie is now in the top 10 highest grossing 2024 releases at the domestic box office, taking the no. 9 slot. It passed Kung Fu Panda 4 and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in order to get this spot. The film still trails behind the no. 8 spot, Twisters, by a fair margin, as Sonic 3...

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum producer Basil Iwanyk shares a new explanation about why Winston shoots John at the end of the movie. Directed by franchise veteran Chad Stahelski, the third installment in the hit franchise sees Keanu Reeves return as Wick to fend off an army of assassins after the High Table places a bounty on his head. The John Wick 3 ending memorably features Wick seemingly emerging victorious before Winston (Ian McShane), in a bid to regain control of his Continental hotel, shoots John off a rooftop.

In a new interview with The Direct, Iwanyk, who produced all four films in the franchise, breaks down Winston's decision during the final moments of John Wick 3. The producer provides a more overarching explanation, which includes the general ethos for all characters in the John Wick assassin universe, but also dives deep into the Winston and John dynamic and...

Image Source: Warner Bros Al Pacino as the Devil? Now that’s what you call spot-on casting! That’s exactly what 1997’s supernatural thriller The Devil’s Advocate delivered. Packed with mystery, drama, and performances that command your attention, this film remains a cult favorite decades later. Joining Pacino are Keanu Reeves and an award-winning Charlize Theron, creating a trio that brought fire to the screen. The movie wasn’t just a critical hit; it made a whopping $153 million globally. Over 25 years later, it’s still turning heads and enticing new fans to take a walk on the dark side. Inspired by Andrew Neiderman’s 1990 novel, the story revolves around a hotshot Florida lawyer named Kevin Lomax, who’s lured to a high-powered Manhattan law firm offering unimaginable opportunities. But as his wife battles chilling, otherworldly visions, Kevin begins piecing together a terrifying truth — his charming and enigmatic boss, John Milton,...

Knuckles (Idris Elba) in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 from Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc. © 2024 Par. Pics & Sega Beloved actor Idris Elba brought his voice to life as Knuckles in the action-packed Sonic the Hedgehog 3. While some may think voicing an animated character is a simple task, Elba learned early on that the process is far from easy. His prior work with skilled animators on Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and his upcoming Knuckles spinoff film gave him deeper insight into the artistry required to create such vibrant characters. He spoke about the challenges he faced as a voice actor and how the process demands both creativity and precision. Elba also highlighted the incredible dynamic among the cast, which includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic and the franchise’s newest addition, Keanu Reeves, portraying Shadow. (Click on the media bar to hear Idris Elba.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads...

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 China Box Office: Debut Weekend Update(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is gradually spreading its wings across the world, and it was recently released in China. China is one of the largest markets, contributing a generous amount to a film’s collection, which can alter the global collections. The film has achieved the $200 million milestone in the United States and is headed towards the $400 million mark worldwide. Scroll below to learn about its debut performance at the Chinese box office.

Sonic 3 crossed the $200 million mark at the domestic box office, becoming the second-only video game adaptation to achieve this feat. It has an estimated budget of $122 million and has already collected around 3.2 times the cost, as per The Numbers. The latest installment added Keanu Reeves in the villainous role of Shadow the Hedgehog, which might also have something to do with the film’s success.

Just a few years back, anime was considered to be a niche interest that was once a part of the geek community, where one was shamed as the “weird kid” for enjoying Japanese animation. However, the art form has grown past such criticism, and one can now proudly go out in public wearing their favorite anime merchandise.

A still from Dragon Ball Super. Credits: Toei Animation

The art form has evolved more than a worldwide sensation, where people around the world are captivated by its narrative and bewitching animation. Though anime has always been popular in Japan, it has reached an all-new level of overseas popularity that has surpassed the domestic market altogether.

Recently, a report has been released that has made every otaku feel proud as their niche interest has culminated into mainstream popularity. However, that’s not all because it is seizing control swiftly of the pop industry.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 North America Box Office: 4th Weekend Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has done it! It has not only surpassed the 2024 blockbuster Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire but also hit a major milestone at the domestic box office. It is the second video game adaptation ever to hit that mark in the United States. Scroll below for the deets.

The film was one of the highest-grossing ones of last year. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was the 9th biggest film of 2024 at the domestic box office. It had a tremendous run at the cinemas and grossed over $571.7 million worldwide. In North America as well, it was just a few million away from the $200 million milestone. The film collected a spectacular $196.3 million in its domestic run.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has beaten Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire during its 4th three-day weekend. Trade...

Secret Level, now streaming on Prime Video, is a fast-paced, gorgeous animated series which will thrill adult gamers. Each episode, described as short stories in an anthology, explores a different popular game, be it tabletop, console, or online. You’ll recognize many of the voice actors, including Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son Patrick, Kevin Hart and his daughter Heaven, Clive Standen, and more.

Many of these stories have poignant themes. Others are dark. All have great driving action. Several episodes require you to be familiar with the game to understand the meaning. Don’t let that discourage you, because this series is a must watch. It’s doing well and the creators are already discussing a second season.

Here's the low-down on each episode:

Secret Level. Image: Prime Video Episode 1: "Dungeons & Dragons: The Queen’s Cradle"

I’m a big D&d fan since the 1980s, so in...