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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and that means people are gathering around to watch lots of Christmas movies. If not an outright Christmas movie, they also tend to seek out good-natured entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Enter "Uncle Buck," which is a stone cold John Candy classic that has been beloved by audiences ever since it first hit theaters 35 years ago. Case in point, the film is once again finding its audience on streaming as the holidays approach.

Director John Hughes' 1989 comedy is currently trending on Amazon Prime Video's most-watched movie list at number nine, per FlixPatrol. While "Uncle Buck" is not technically a Christmas movie, it has a lot of the hallmarks of one, including good-hearted humor, "Home Alone" actor Macaulay Culkin, and yes, John Candy, star of "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" (a film...

The collection is stuffed with TV episodes and movies that will help put you in the spirit of the season.

Almost every streaming service has at least a small selection of holiday titles to watch, but as Christmas approaches many are putting their best, most festive feet forward. Paramount+ has rolled out its new “Tis the Season for Streaming” collection now, allowing subscribers to watch a specially curated lineup of TV shows and movies with Christmas and holiday themes.

Key Details: “Tis the Season for Streaming” is stuffed tighter than a stocking with hundreds of titles. Fans will find the new original movie “Dear Santa” within the collection. The collection offers a total of 20 specially selected content rows. 7-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month paramountplus.com

“Tis the Season for Streaming” is live now, and available in the “Collections” tab of Paramount+. Subscribers to both the ad-supported Essential tier for $8 per month,...

The holiday season isn’t complete without binge-watching Christmas movies, and the 2024 streaming charts are proof that the old favorites never go out of style. December is the perfect time to curl up on the couch, grab some hot cocoa, and lose yourself in these iconic films that bring laughter, nostalgia, and festive spirit. From Jim Carrey’s unforgettable performance in How the Grinch Stole Christmas to the Griswolds’ chaotic holiday antics, these beloved movies are not only topping the charts but also becoming essential holiday viewing for families everywhere. Here are five Christmas movies that are trending this year.

1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

This live-action masterpiece starring Jim Carrey reimagines the beloved Dr. Seuss tale. The Grinch, a grumpy recluse with a heart two sizes too small, plots to steal Christmas from the cheerful Whos of Whoville. But his plan unravels as he learns that Christmas isn’t...

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series highlighting the scripts behind the year’s buzziest films today shines the spotlight on the marvel that is Deadpool & Wolverine, the superhero mashup that paired Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the third installment of the Merc with the Mouth movie series, and marked the first Deadpool movie at Disney’s MCU.

Like the first two pics — 2016’s Deadpool and 2018’s Deadpool 2, both from Fox — Deadpool & Wolverine hit (and sliced and otherwise pummeled) the spot for fans who had been calling for the antihero team-up. Released at the end of July, it became the biggest R-rated opening of all time both domestically ($211 million) and worldwide ($444.1 million), eclipsing the mark set by the first Deadpool. It eventually became the year’s second highest-grossing film to date (after...

There’s arguably no better Thanksgiving movie than Planes, Trains and Automobiles, John Hughes’ classic road comedy about two strangers (played by Steve Martin and John Candy) who bond while trying to make their way back home for the holidays. It’s not just funny, it’s extremely heartwarming — at least, for those who don’t subscribe to the theory that Candy’s character murdered his wife and keeps her skeletal remains in that trunk.

One memorable joke from the movie wasn’t even a joke, exactly. During their travels, Candy’s character Del Griffith can be seen reading a book: an old paperback copy of a Canuck-themed porn novel called The Canadian Mounted.

The screenplay did spell out that Del is reading a “pornographic novel” and originally contained a scene in which Del remarks that he finished the book (calling it a “filthy goddarn thing”). But the title of...

John Hughes is responsible for the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time, 1987’s poignant Planes, Trains & Automobiles. This Steve Martin and John Candy-led classic has become a perennial and a movie tons of folks have probably been revisiting this week. However, about four years later, in 1991, John Hughes made another Thanksgiving movie in the same vein, Dutch. Despite being a pretty solid movie with a very recognizable cast, it’s a hard movie to track down nowadays.

Dutch is very much in the vein of Planes, Trains & Automobiles in that it pairs a snooty, white-collar guy with a more down-to-earth, blue-collar kind of guy. The big twist here is that the white-collar guy is a kid, with Ethan Embry (then known as Ethan Randall) playing a prep-school kid who winds up on a long journey home for Thanksgiving with his mom’s new boyfriend, Dutch, played by Ed O’Neill.

It’s Thanksgiving time, and one of the most beloved Thanksgiving movies comes from none other than 80s comedy maestro John Hughes, with the turkey holiday classic, Planes, Trains & Automobiles. The buddy comedy is a classic tale of a journey to be home in time for Thanksgiving dinner, but with travel being so tumultuous around this time, our star, Steve Martin, finds himself stalled and dragging along an unwelcomed companion with John Candy in one of his most famous roles.

About two years ago, the movie was re-released in 4K with a whole flurry of special features. One of the coolest, exclusive features for this release is the unveiling of never-before-seen deleted scenes revealing extended performances from the comedy duo. Deleted scenes aren’t anything new for classic releases. However, this set features a full 75 minutes of deleted and extended scenes that were uncovered from John Hughes’ estate from his own personal archives.

If you’re trying to find the perfect movie to watch on Thanksgiving, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve all been there – you’re overstuffed, tired, but not quite ready to nap. Just waiting around for “pie o’clock” doesn’t sound too appetizing, but finding a nice movie to watch with the family can be a great way to relax, especially if it’s one most of you have seen before.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best Thanksgiving movies to watch during the holiday. They range from stone-cold classics where the plot actually revolves around Thanksgiving to more Thanksgiving-lite fare that still scratches that itch. So pick one from our selection below and you won’t regret it.

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One of the best comedies ever made, “Planes, Trains and Automobiles...

The Paramount+ Holiday Collection ‘Tis The Season for Streaming returns to the service today with hundreds of seasonal movies and beloved specials for the whole household to enjoy, including the debut of the streaming service’s first original holiday film, Dear Santa.

The Farrelly Brothers holiday comedy Dear Santa stars Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, and Post Malone in a story of a young boy who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, resulting in a devilish Jack Black’s arrival to wreak havoc on the holidays. The film premieres on November 25 exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and the following day in the UK and Australia.

Dear Santa

This year’s Paramount+ Holiday Collection will also include the debut of SpongeBob SquarePants – “SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas,” an all-new half-hour special where one of Sandy’s experiments...

This week, there have been big changes in the global entertainment business across streaming platforms and production companies, with big announcements coming from several countries.

“The Road Trip,” a new love comedy show from Paramount+, will start on December 26 in the UK, Canada, and Australia. People say the show will be funny and romantic, like old movies like “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” and “One Day.” The show is about a holiday romance that gets renewed and stars Emma Appleton, Laurie Davidson, and other great players.

Prime Video’s drama “Reina Roja” (Red Queen) is going forward with its second season in Spain. The new season is based on Juan Gómez-Jurado’s series of books. It follows detectives Antonia Scott and Jon Gutiérrez as they investigate a crime on Spain’s Costa del Sol with ties to the Russian mafia. Victoria Luengo and Hovik Keuchkerian will be back in the lead parts,...

The huge success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” has inspired actor Ryan Reynolds to work on a new project with longtime collaborators Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy, the three of them announced this week.

The new project is their fourth collaboration, following hits like “Free Guy” and “The Adam Project.” Reynolds stated that he would be writing the script for the next year, but he wouldn’t say what the plot was about.

The news comes right after “Deadpool & Wolverine” broke records at the box office. It has made $636 million in ticket sales in the United States, making it the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever. It has beaten blockbusters like “Barbie” to become the 12th highest-grossing movie of all time and the seventh-highest-earning Marvel Cinematic Universe movie.

“I don’t think you have a normal functioning nervous system if you can actually process that in any real way,” Reynolds told...

Ryan Reynolds’ brand of humor has made him a beloved star in Hollywood both on and off the screen, and it still doesn’t feel real to him — even when his movie “Deadpool & Wolverine” grosses more than $1.5 billion.

“Deadpool & Wolverine” became a box office behemoth, pulling in an astounding $636 million domestically and securing its place as the 12th highest-grossing film in history. It now sits just behind Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and ahead of Warner Bros.’ summer sensation “Barbie.” It’s also surpassed the 2019 thriller “Joker” to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. And among Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe juggernauts, “Deadpool 3” claims the seventh spot, having recently overtaken “Iron Man 3” globally.

Reflecting on his latest blockbuster with Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, Reynolds describes the whirlwind of emotions watching “Deadpool & Wolverine” break records. “It feels great,” he says with a laugh, “but I...

Paramount’s free streaming service Pluto TV has revealed its November highlights. The Pluto TV November 2024 lineup serves up a delicious selection of TV shows, movies, and new channels, including the return of their Season’s Greetings category and a cornucopia of fresh options.

For those inspired to trace their roots, check out PBS Genealogy to explore the fascinating and emotional histories of the famous and not-so-famous. And if the dinner conversation turns competitive (as it often does), settle it with the new Family Feud channel, hosted by Steve Harvey.

As a special holiday gift to you, Pluto TV is bringing back Pluto TV 007! Dive into 20 official James Bond films, including Daniel Craig in No Time to Die, now streaming for free. Whether you’re a longtime James Bond fan or just discovering the legend, enjoy the 007 experience on Pluto TV.

Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service,...

I remember the day — March 4, 1994 — when I learned that John Candy, big of heart and large of funny bone, had died from an apparent heart attack at age 43. I was a movie critic and a film writer in the Life section of USA Today, distracted by the Winter Olympics TV coverage of Nancy Kerrigan’s silver medal comeback. But the minute I heard that one of the warmest and funniest actors around had passed away, I poured myself immediately into writing his appreciation.

As someone who grew up in Buffalo, I was lucky to have early access to “Sctv,” the Canadian sketch-comedy counterpart to “Saturday Night Live,” long before the series was picked up by NBC. I was cued into the genius of Candy and his clowning cohorts Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Joe Flaherty, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as they inhabited sundry out-sized characters who worked at a fictitious television station.

On Tuesday October 15 2024, PBS broadcasts Odd Squad!

Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles Season 4 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode titled “Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles” of *Odd Squad* is set to air on PBS. This exciting episode features the young agents of Odd Squad as they assist an unexpected villain in her quest to win the ultimate villain prize. Viewers can expect a mix of humor and adventure as the agents navigate the challenges that come with helping a character who does not typically fit the villain mold.

In this episode, the plot thickens when an angry Huggle Monster demands her eggs back. The urgency increases as Onom races against time to deliver them. This scenario adds a comedic twist to the story, as the agents must use their problem-solving skills to find creative solutions. The combination of whimsical characters and playful storytelling makes...

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:30 Am, PBS will air Season 4, Episode 8 of “Odd Squad,” titled “Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles.” In this fun and quirky episode, the agents of Odd Squad find themselves in a unique situation as they help an unlikely villain compete for the ultimate villain prize. Viewers can expect plenty of laughter and unexpected twists as the team navigates this unusual challenge.

As the plot unfolds, an angry Huggle Monster demands her eggs back, and the urgency of the situation escalates when Onom’s delivery speed is put to the test. The agents must use their problem-solving skills and teamwork to keep everything running smoothly while also dealing with the whims of their not-so-typical villain. This episode highlights the importance of cooperation and creative thinking, even when faced with unusual circumstances.

“Odd Squad” continues to entertain and educate young viewers with its mix of humor and math-based problem-solving.

In the upcoming episode of “Odd Squad,” titled “Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles,” viewers are in for a wild ride. This episode, airing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 6:30 Am on PBS, promises plenty of excitement and unexpected twists. The agents of Odd Squad are set to face a unique challenge as they help a surprising villain compete for the ultimate villain prize.

The plot thickens when an angry Huggle Monster enters the scene, demanding her eggs back. With a sense of urgency, Onom must find a way to deliver the eggs quickly, but that won’t be easy. The episode brings together humor and action as the agents navigate the chaotic world of oddities and villains.

Fans of the show can look forward to seeing how the agents work together to solve problems and outsmart their foes. The mix of teamwork, clever strategies, and the quirky nature...

On Friday September 27 2024, Ovation broadcasts Sue Thomas F.B.Eye!

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Season 3 Episode 6 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Sue Thomas F.B.Eye,” titled “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” promises to be an exciting addition to the series. This episode will air on Ovation and is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

In this episode, Sue and her team face a challenging case as they work to track down a missing airplane. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on as they gather clues and piece together the mystery. Viewers can expect to see Sue’s sharp instincts and determination shine through as she leads the investigation. The teamwork and problem-solving skills of the team will be on full display as they navigate this complex situation.

Meanwhile, Tara finds herself in a bit of a romantic dilemma. Her budding relationship with an...

On Tuesday September 24 2024, Investigation Discovery broadcasts Exposed: Naked Crimes!

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Season 2 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode titled “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” of “Exposed: Naked Crimes” will air on Investigation Discovery, promising a thrilling look into some of the wildest crime stories involving transportation. This episode dives into various incidents that showcase the chaos and unpredictability that can occur on roads, in the air, and at airports.

Viewers will witness a police chase that escalates across the freeways of Los Angeles, highlighting the dangers faced by officers and the public during high-speed pursuits. The tension builds as the chase unfolds, showcasing the lengths some individuals will go to evade capture. The episode also features a shocking incident involving an out-of-control airline passenger who threatens to stream the unthinkable, raising alarms about safety in the skies.

Additionally, the episode explores a security checkpoint at a Texas airport that turns nasty,...

The upcoming episode of “Sue Thomas F.B.Eye,” titled “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” promises an exciting blend of mystery and personal drama. Set to air on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 1:00 Pm on Ovation, this episode dives into the thrilling world of aviation as Sue and her team work tirelessly to track down a missing airplane. The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking, making this a nail-biting adventure for the team.

As the plot unfolds, viewers will see Sue’s determination and resourcefulness shine through as she navigates the challenges of the case. Her keen instincts and investigative skills will be put to the test, showcasing the teamwork and camaraderie that define the series. The tension surrounding the missing aircraft adds an urgent layer to the episode, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.

Meanwhile, Tara’s storyline adds a touch of romance and complexity to the mix.

“Exposed: Naked Crimes” is back with an exciting new episode titled “Planes, Trains & Automobiles.” This second episode of Season 2 promises to deliver heart-pounding moments and shocking stories. Set to air on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:30 Pm on Investigation Discovery, it is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

This episode dives into a wild police chase across the freeways of Los Angeles. As officers pursue a suspect, the situation escalates, showcasing the chaos that can unfold on busy roads. The tension builds as the chase takes unexpected turns, highlighting the dangers of high-speed pursuits in a bustling city.

In another gripping story, an airline passenger loses control and threatens to stream something truly alarming. This incident raises questions about safety and the lengths people will go to in a moment of crisis. Meanwhile, a security checkpoint at a Texas airport turns nasty, revealing the challenges faced...

Frank Griffin, who nosed out another makeup artist to work with Steve Martin on Roxanne, just one of the 20 movies they did together, has died. He was 95.

Griffin died Wednesday of cancer at his home in Studio City, his daughter Roxane Griffin, a veteran Hollywood hairstylist (Avatar, Transparent, 80 for Brady), told The Hollywood Reporter.

Frank Griffin started out in Hollywood as an actor and studio laborer before turning to makeup in the mid-1960s, and he went on to work on Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Scarecrow (1973), Westworld (1973), Cinderella Liberty (1973), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Urban Cowboy (1980), Midnight Run (1988), Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Vacation (1983), Revenge of the Nerds (1984) and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985).

Survivors also include his sister Debra Paget, who starred in such films as Broken Arrow (1950), Love Me Tender (1956) — Elvis Presley’s first movie — and The Ten Commandments (1956).

His other two sisters were actresses as well: Lisa Gaye,...

After a busy August with the Season 2 premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which continues throughout September with new episodes through Oct. 3, “Batman: Caped Crusader,” and more, Amazon streaming services Prime Video and Freevee will have a comparably quiet September.

Most of the action for the month will come from Prime Video’s sports options. After the Sept. 5 Kickoff Game at Arrowhead Stadium with the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs going up against the Baltimore Ravens, Prime Video’s third season of Thursday Night Football begins with AFC East champs Buffalo Bills taking on the Miami Dolphins in Miami. The WNBA and Nwsl also continue their seasons on Prime Video, with matches all month long from New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Angel City Fc, and more top teams.

But Prime Video will welcome a few new series this month, including the highly publicized...

To say that Ryan Reynolds and Disney might have seemed like odd bedfellows when the studio inherited the R-rated Deadpool franchise following the Fox merger is an understatement.

Reynolds — who wears many hats, including actor, marketer, branding expert and entrepreneur — was at the heart of the audacious marketing campaigns for the two first films (look no further than the poop emoji billboard for the first Deadpool movie that went viral, or Deadpool re-enacting Burt Reynolds’ iconic Cosmopolitan centerfold). How far would Disney go in pushing the boundaries, considering it isn’t in the habit of releasing R-rated movies, at least in modern times? (Its division Marvel Studios never has.)

It turns out Disney’s Asad Ayaz, chief branding officer for the entire conglomerate and president of marketing for the film studio in addition to Disney+, and his team were all in. The mash-up of Disney’s expertise and reach and Reynolds’ marketing savvy,...

In his recent book Number One Is Walking, Steve Martin wraps up a section of anecdotes from his film career by alluding to the difficulty of making movies. He’s not describing the physical or logistical challenges, but the part that’s supposed to make it all worthwhile: the result.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe did not invent the post-credits scene, but it did popularize and standardized it in superhero blockbusters to the point where audiences are now expected to stay through the credits lest they miss out on some surprise, some tease of what is to come in the next movie, or simply a funny gag.

Some of the post-credits scenes in the MCU are good, great even, and some are terrible and a waste of time. We have met many MCU characters directly through post-credits scenes, starting with Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, and a few have made repeated appearances, but only one actor's had the honor of appearing in the most post-credits scenes. No, it's not Jackson, even if he kickstarted the Marvel post-credits scene trend in the first "Iron Man." Instead, the party in question in Chris Evans, whose hilarious cameo in "Deadpool and Wolverine" added...

This article contains spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Back in 2022, Chris Evans expressed enthusiasm to reprise his role as Johnny Storm from the maligned 2005 "Fantastic Four," and that it'd be an "easier sell" than returning as Captain America. Well, Evans and all the fans of that movie got their wish when a familiar face appeared in "Deadpool & Wolverine" and shouted the immortal words of the bard himself: "Flame On!"

Sadly, as cool as it is to see Johnny Storm again, he is not long for this world. Immediately, his fire powers are extinguished the moment he faces Pyro from the "X-Men" movies. Then, in one of the best and most shocking scenes in the movie, Storm gets killed in a most gory and brutal way. So shocking was this scene, where Johnny has his skin peeled off and his body explodes like a blood balloon, that even Emma Corrin...

Hugh Jackman's best film, according to Rotten Tomatoes, is 2019's "Bad Education." Hugh Jackman's best film, according to Marvel fans, is 2017's "Logan." And Hugh Jackman's best film, according to me, is 2013's "Prisoners." But the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has a different opinion, as the prestigious organization has only ever paid attention to Jackman's 2012 turn in "Les Misérables."

Yes, the beloved Aussie scored an Oscar nomination for Best Actor at the 2013 Academy Awards, but lost out to Daniel Day-Lewis for his portrayal of the titular President in "Lincoln." Not that there's any shame in losing to Day-Lewis, but it's got to be a slight sore point for Jackman as it was the one and only time he earned an Academy Award nom, despite being one of the most versatile actors working in the industry.

Now, Jackman has once again reminded us of his talents with "Deadpool & Wolverine,...

This post contains spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."

"Deadpool & Wolverine" uses the power of a well-placed nostalgic cameo and weaponizes them in the same way "Spider-Man: No Way Home" does, delivering a hugely entertaining experience that also serves as a love letter to Marvel's past. The film is a thank you to audiences that stuck with the genre through the decades, through the good movies and the bad.

From turning Deadpool and Wolverine's journey into the unapologetically gay movie Marvel keeps failing to deliver, to giving one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most solemn actors a chance to go back to a beloved yet goofy role that culminates into a parade of profanity echoing Steve Martin's car rental scene in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," the movie does pick its cameos and roles really well in order to deliver something outrageously funny. It's how we saw not just the...

There is a lot going on in "Deadpool & Wolverine." One could even say too much. From the gags to the cameos, many Marvel fans would be eager to rewatch the movie and try to catch everything, though /Film's Chris Evangelista disagrees in his not-so-enthusiastic review. Still, there are plenty of silly and irreverent gags to keep the audience entertained. This is a movie that gives one of the best actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe a profanity-laden speech reminiscent of Steve Martin's car rental f-bomb tirade in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and a movie that introduces the most powerful creature in all of the Marvel multiverse.

Granted, "Deadpool & Wolverine" isn't all jokes. It also serves as a heartfelt celebration of the good, the bad, and the weird of the last 25 years of superhero movies, not only providing several exciting cameos but also paying homage to 20th Century Fox...

This article contains heavy spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is finally out, bringing Marvel fans everywhere something they've apparently been clamoring for (that's what the box office indicates anyway): tons and tons of gratuitous and extremely fun cameos. The "Deadpool" sequel knows exactly how to play its audience and give them an entertaining popcorn movie that is fun, funny, and also a love letter to a pivotal chapter in the history of superhero movies.

Arguably the single best cameo in a long list of cameos is Chris Evans returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- not to play Steve Rogers, but to reprise his role as Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch from the 2005 "Fantastic Four." It's part of "Deadpool & Wolverine" and its irreverent nod to the 20th Century Fox era of Marvel movies, both the good ("X-Men") and the bad, but mostly just the...

This article contains extremely light spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Like any human being with good taste, Ryan Reynolds loves John Candy. The star of the "Deadpool" movies has shared his appreciation for the late actor/comedian, who died at age 43 in 1994, multiple times on social media over the years, including when he shared this touching video tribute to Candy:

(I'd never seen that before, and was on the verge of tears when I watched it this morning.)

In 2020, Reynolds wrote on Instagram, "John Candy passed away 26 years ago today. He always walked that tightrope between hilarious and heartbreaking. His movies mean so much to me. If you haven't seen his work, check it out. He's absolutely beautiful." In 2023, word came out that he's even producing a documentary about Candy that's being directed by Colin Hanks. And as recently as last month, Reynolds randomly shared a meme about Candy in his Instagram stories.

In the 1990s, Hollywood found both success and failure by digging deep into the back catalog of horror master Stephen King. The decade saw some of the best adaptations of his work and some of the worst (we don't need to talk about "The Lawnmower Man"), but its high and low points alike notably drew from lesser-known King works, as many of his major hits were already adapted in the decades prior. "Thinner" falls into this category: Released in 1984, the novel that inspired the movie was well-regarded upon release, but is mostly known now as the book that helped readers identify King as the writer behind pseudonym Richard Bachman.

Plenty of King fans love "Thinner," but the novel about an overweight man who is cursed to lose weight rapidly to the point of emaciation isn't exactly as high profile as the novelist's more zeitgeist-defining works. The Tom Holland-directed film...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is on the wane but remains inescapable. While not able to command the vice-like grip on pop culture it once did, the films and Disney+ shows that make up the modern Marvel world (not to mention whatever the hell Sony is doing with stuff like "Madame Web") continue to arrive, bringing comic book heroes to the screen with varying results. Since 2008, Marvel has been pumping out at least two movies a year. When streaming service Disney+ came along, the prospect for even more Marvel arrived, and audiences had to contend with both big screen blockbusters and smaller TV shows that filled in the gaps. The center could not hold, and what was once escapist popcorn entertainment began to feel like homework. In short, it wasn't fun anymore. It felt like the party was over.

This year, thanks in part to the lengthy Hollywood strikes, Marvel Studios...

Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die couldn’t be a more apt title for Will Smith, for whom much is riding on the film doing decent business.

If it works, it could jump-start Smith’s movie career more than two years after he slapped Oscar host Chris Rock on live television, tarnishing a public image he’d spent decades cultivating.

In advance of Bad Boys 4 — in which he plays the sort of fun-loving role people enjoy seeing Smith in — The Hollywood Reporter has learned that his agents at CAA have been calling studio production execs for the first time since the slap. Over the past three or four weeks, they have inquired if studios have projects that are right for Smith, and have even thrown out a suggestion or two, according to multiple sources. The hope is that Smith’s next film can be announced relatively quickly, should Bad Boys 4 work.

Explore the Cast of Uncle Buck John Candy (Buck Russell) – 6ft 2 in. (188 cm) Did John Candy Improvise in Home Alone? Who Played Uncle Buck’s Girlfriend? Jean Louisa Kelly (Tia Russell) – 5ft 3 in. (160 cm) Who Played Tia’s Boyfriend in Uncle Buck? Gaby Hoffmann (Maizy Russell) – 5ft 7 in. (170.2 cm) Macaulay Culkin (Miles Russell) – 5ft 6 in. (167.6 cm) Elaine Bromka (Cindy Russell) – 5 ft 4¼ in. (164.5 cm) Garrett M. Brown (Bob Russell) – 6ft 3 in. (191 cm) Who Played the Drunk Clown in Uncle Buck? Was Uncle Buck Filmed in the Same House as Home Alone?

Are you a fan of John Hughes’ 1989 classic Uncle Buck? If so, you might be curious to know what the cast of this hilarious comedy is up to now.

Starring John Candy, Uncle Buck tells the story of a bachelor who unexpectedly becomes the caretaker of his brother’s teenage daughter and her siblings.

Despite mixed reviews upon its release,...

Explore Steve Martin’s Life and Career The Road to Stardom: How Steve Martin Became Famous 10. The Jerk (1979) – 83% Score 9. All of Me (1984) – 85% Score 8. Roxanne (1987) – 88% Score 7. The Spanish Prisoner (1997) – 89% Score 6. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) – 89% Score 5. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) – 90% Score 4. L.A. Story (1991) – 91% Score 3. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) – 92% Score 2. Parenthood (1989) – 92% Score 1. Only Murders in the Building (2021-Current) – 99% Score

Steve Martin has donned many hats in the entertainment industry throughout his prolific career.

As a writer, comedian, musician, actor, and so much more, this extremely talented creator has always made us smile. At 78 years old, Steve Martin hasn’t let his age hold him back and has continued to flex his comedic acting muscles without slowing down.

As this beloved actor’s birthday passes and we continue to laugh at his outrageous performances, we thought it’d be a joy to look back at this masterful amuser’s career so far.

With such a...

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has shared a touching tribute in memory of the late comedian and Home Alone star, John Candy. Known for his memorable roles in iconic films such as Splash, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Uncle Buck, the actor was celebrated for his impeccable timing, versatility, and ability to bring warmth and humor to every character he portrayed.

John Candy in Uncle Buck | Credit: Universal Pictures

His untimely death in 1994 at the age of 43 was met with an outpouring of grief from fans around the world, who fondly remember the comedic genius. Reynolds, among those who admired Candy, recently took to Instagram to share how much he misses the late actor.

Ryan Reynolds’ Heartfelt Tribute to Late Comedian John Candy

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is deeply remembering the late actor-comedian John Candy, as he expressed recently on his Instagram. The actor shared an Instagram post by @retrorewind80s honoring the late Hollywood icon.

Amazon MGM Studios has rounded out the cast of Oh. What. Fun., its all-star holiday comedy being directed by Michael Showalter, who is coming off the record-breaking success of the streamer’s romantic drama The Idea of You.

Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu and Maude Apatow have been added to the call sheet while Danielle Brooks has signed on for a cameo in the feature, which is currently shooting in Atlanta.

Michelle Pfeiffer is leading the ensemble that already include Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa.

Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake,...

Marvel debuted a new 60-second promo (check it out here) and poster for Deadpool and Wolverine earlier today when tickets went on sale, and we now have an updated synopsis for the studio's "most significant mistake to date."

We've seen a few different versions (most likely placeholders for merchandizing purposes) of this logline already, but this is by far the most unserious yet!

“Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date - Deadpool & Wolverine," it reads. "A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctantlier... reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to - F*ck. Synopses are so f*cking stupid.”

It seems clear that the marketing for D&w is going to take the piss at every given opportunity,...

After a busy couple of weeks which saw us getting almost daily Deadpool & Wolverine updates, it's been all quiet lately. Yes, there's a rumoured runtime floating around (we've heard it's inaccurate) but that's really been it.

Now, though, Marvel Studios has released a new behind-the-scenes still showing director Shawn Levy and stars Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) on the threequel's Time Variance Authority set.

Those colourful costumes pop and, yet again, there's no sign of Logan's mask. It's either only in Deadpool & Wolverine for a scene or two or it's been decided that covering Jackman's face in marketing materials isn't a wise move.

"Everyone assumed that Hugh's return was the result of me or Ryan pestering or pitching him relentlessly," Levy recently said of Jackman's return as Wolverine. "But even more miraculously, this was the result of a Hugh Jackman epiphany. He wanted to do...

With numerous films and TV series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s a daunting proposition for a newcomer to even think about getting caught up on the various characters and storylines.

But Shawn Levy, who directed the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, says there will be no “homework” required to enjoy his film.

“I was a good student in school. I’ll do my homework as an adult. But I am definitely not looking to do homework when I go to the movies,” Levy told the Associated Press.

He added that his goal was to make the already established fans happy but also create a movie that anyone can enjoy.

“I very much made this film with certainly a healthy respect and gratitude towards the rabid fan base that has peak fluency in the mythology and lore of these characters and this world,” he said. “But I didn’t want to presume that.

Have you ever been curious about what it would look like if silver screen charisma had a face-off? This is going to be an exciting one because the upcoming Deadpool 3 flick promises a feast of fandom greatness. How? Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman seem to be paying homage to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man in the highly anticipated Deadpool vs. Wolverine fight scene.

The nostalgic nod to our beloved web-slinger is not only a treat for eagle-eyed viewers, but also a masterstroke of intertextual brilliance that unites strands from our favorite superhero universes. Marvel’s squabbling pair is back at it: The trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine was just released, and it features Jackman’s Wolverine and Reynolds’ Deadpool acting out their respective roles.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine

If you are not familiar with comic books, Spider-Man and Deadpool have one of the most intriguing...

Streaming now on Apple TV+, and by the way one of the best services you can rent each month as they have the fantastic Masters Of The Air, For All Mankind, Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters, the Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner Coda, is “Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces”

Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment and the doc dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. “Then” chronicles Steve Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away at 35. “Now” focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.

Steve! (martin) a...

There are entire generations that have no idea that Steve Martin was a stand-up comedian. They may recognize him as one-third of the trio that’s turned Only Murders in the Building into a streaming hit, or the long-suffering patriarch of the Father of the Bride movies, or maybe as that guy with the funny mustache who was in that one thing with Beyoncé (i.e. 2006 Pink Panther reboot). Some might have watched Parenthood or Planes, Trains and Automobiles with their parents when they were younger. He’s the celebrity who,...

The EFM (European Film Market) continues to heat up, with another promising project hitting the scene. Will Smith will star in the biggest-budgeted project at the show, Sugar Bandits. With a reported budget that circles $80 million, Sugar Bandits follows “a former Special Forces solider who joins an elite, vigilante squad aiming to wipe out the drug trade in Boston, but soon learns things are not what they seem.”

Sugar Bandits has sat on the Hollywood sidelines with Universal setting director Joe Carnahan on the project. However, it’s now heading to EFM, where filmmakers scope out independent projects. Sugar Bandits is based on the screenplay and novel Devils In Exile by Chuck Hogan, with Smith and Jon Mone producing through Westbrook Studios. Ryan Shimizaki oversees the project, with Stuart Ford joining the production effort through AGC Studios, which is financing the film entirely. Additionally, Richard Abate produces via 3 Arts Entertainment.

Aaron Stanford is returning to the MCU, as it was revealed in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer released during the Superbowl on Sunday. He is reprising the role of Pyro which he portrayed in X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand.

“I’m very excited to be revisiting this role, and couldn’t think of a better place for Pyro’s resurrection than the Deadpool universe,” Standford tells Deadline in a statement.

While details as to the plot of the film have thus far been under wraps, director Shawn Levy told Deadline at last year’s Toronto Film Festival that the goal was for the film to feel “grounded” and “real” — more like “a descendant of Midnight Run, and 48 Hours, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles” than “a descendant of Airplane.”

In a recent appearance on BroBible’s Post-Credit podcast, Matthew Vaughn, the filmmaker behind Marvel titles like X-Men: First Class,...

John Hughes was the patron saint of adolescents who found great success with a series of hit comedies, most of them centering around the plight of teenagers. Yet how many of those titles remain classics? Let’s take a look back at 12 of his greatest films as both a writer and director, ranked worst to best.

Born in 1950, Hughes first came to the attention of Hollywood as a writer after penning “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983) and “Mr. Mom” (1983). That financially successful one-two punch landed him his first directing gig: “Sixteen Candles” (1984). A tender coming-of-age story about a teenage girl (Molly Ringwald) suffering one indignity after another on her sweet sixteen firmly established him as the premiere helmer of adolescent comedies, leading to “The Breakfast Club” (1985), “Weird Science” (1985), and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986).

Yet Hughes also excelled at entertainments outside the classroom, including the road trip farce “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (1987), starring...

Updated After 9:04 Am Post…After resuming production post actors strike in November, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool 3 has wrapped per its leading man Ryan Reynolds.

“The suit hides blood. Also sweat… But today, with Deadpool wrapping, it’s mostly tears. A giant and forever thanks to the cast and crew of our film who battled wind, rain, strikes and @thehughjackman… all under the stalwart leadership of @slevydirect” wrote the actor who plays the Merc with the Mouth.

“I got to make a movie with my closest pals and that doesn’t happen very often. See ya July 26th,” he added.

Deadpool 3 was one of a handful of feature productions to resume promptly late fall along with Warner Bros’ Beetlejuice 2, Paramount’s Gladiator 2, Sony’s Venom 3 and Warner’s Juror No. 2. Deadpool 3 was roughly 50% in the can before the actors strike began in mid-July 2023. The threequel...

Deadpool 3 is officially wrapping up production, and Ryan Reynolds is celebrating the occasion with a picture of his crotch! Move over, Jareth, there’s a new codpiece in town! The superhero threequel has fought an uphill battle since cameras started rolling, with unpredictable weather, Hollywood strikes, and Hugh Jackman gumming up the works. As the only Marvel Studios film releasing in 2024, a lot is riding on the Merc With a Mouth’s next round of silver-screen shenanigans.

The good news is that fans are climbing the walls for the next Deadpool movie. The sequel carries an air of mystery as Jackman’s involvement means Wade and Logan will finally lock horns on the big screen. Rumors suggest Deadpool 3 includes aspects of multiversal madness, too, leading to surprising cameos and nods to bygone eras of Marvel’s cinematic offerings. Expect the X-Men to get roasted beyond recognition, True Believers.