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Is it any surprise that when America needed a hero to cure the pandemic blues on Sunday nights this past spring, the country turned to one of its greatest sportsmen – and businessmen –Michael Jordan. Millions tuned in to watchThe Last Dance, ESPN’s 10-part Chicago Bulls documentary from directorJason Hehir, which has remained in the public consciousness months later thanks to its second window on Netflix, where millions more are discovering the joys of Jordan and his colorful teammates....

The Patienthas added another actor to its ever-increasing roster of stars.Varietyreports that the FX limited series has nabbed formerGLOWstarAlex Richin a yet-to-be revealed recurring role. Rich is the newest member of a cast that so far includesSteve Carell(The Office),Domhnall Gleeson(Star Wars: The Force Awakens),Linda Emond(The Unforgivable),Laura Niemi(Those Who Wish Me Dead), andAndrew Leeds(The Conners).The Patientcomes from the creative team behind FX’sThe Americans,Joe WeisbergandJoel Fields, who will serve the new series as both writers and executive producers....

Danny Pino, known for his long-running role as Detective Nick Amaro onLaw & Order: SVU, made a high-profile return to television in 2024 withHotel Cocaine, a crime drama set against the backdrop of Miami’s infamous cocaine tradein the late 1970s and early 1980s. However, despite the buzz surrounding his new project, the series has failed to impress critics,sinking to a shocking 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Hotel Cocainetells the story of Roman Compte (played by Pino), a Cuban exile and former CIA operative who finds himself managing the Mutiny Hotel—Miami’s most notorious hotspot for drug deals, decadent parties, and criminal activity....

Two years ago, we got the tennis comedy7 Days in Hell. Done in the style of a sports documentary, the movie recounted the seven-day saga between two tennis stars. The film only ran for 43 minutes, but it packed in as much absurdity as possible, using the deadly serious gravitas featured in30 for 30documentaries to play against the ridiculous characters. DirectorJake Szymanskiand writerMurray Millerhave returned with yet another sports mockumentary, this time taking on cycling withTour de Pharmacy....

As is pretty much always the case, it’s a damn good year to be Disney, withGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,Thor: Ragnarok,Spider-Man: Homecomingon the horizon and of course,Star Wars: The Last Jedirounding out the year. So it makes sense that Hasbro is capitalizing on the heavily anticipated titles with some majorly cool toys and figures tied in with their releases. Fresh out of New York Toy Fair, get your first look at new characters fromGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

Although this year’s Academy Awards nominations provided film fans with an opportunity to argue about the various snubs, surprises, shocks, and undeserving honorees as they do every year, there weren’t many cinephiles that were complaining about the awards given toTár.Todd Field’s psychological drama about the fictional composer Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) has been acclaimed as one of the best films of the year since its festival release in September and has continued to wrack up prizes and accolades throughout the award season....

Many wrestling fans believed that there would be No Chance in Hell that they would ever see the day that Chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)Vince McMahonwould hang up the proverbial boots. Well, it seems that the day has finally come as the 77-year-old has announced that he will be retiring from WWE amidst an ongoing investigation of misconduct by the company’s board of directors. The shocking announcement came in the form of a statement on WWE’scorporate websitewhere McMahon explained that it was time to step away as well as thanked his family, the wrestlers, and the fans....

Created byDanny McBrideandJody Hill(who also createdEastbound & Down), the HBO dark comedy seriesVice Principalsfollows Neal Gamby (McBride) and Lee Russell (Walton Goggins), ambitious vice principals who both have their sights set on the principal position at a suburban high school. When Dr. Belinda Brown (Kimberly Hebert Gregory) stepped in, the two men put their mutual disdain aside to form an unholy alliance to bring down the outsider by any means necessary, no matter how outrageous....

Fresh off of her appearance inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, rising starEma Horvathis taking on a more personal role with the coming-of-age dramaWho Are You People. Horvath leads the film as Alex, a 16-year-old who gains more perspective on her life as she learns of the circumstances that surround her. After her parents interrupt her attempt to seduce her teacher, she seeks out her biological father Karl (Devon Sawa) whom her parents had always kept secret from her....

It is near impossible to imagine anyone other thanViggo Mortensenplaying the role of Aragorn in the film adaptation ofThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy based on the wildly popular fantasy novels byJ.R.R. Tolkien. Although many will argue that Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) is the beating heart of the Fellowship of the Ring, we could easily make the case that at certain times in the three films, it isAragorn who is the galvanizing emotional force behind the unlikely group of heroeson a mission to destroy the “one to rule them all” ring in the fiery pits of Mt....

Camp Rockput some of our favorite singers together;Joe Jonas,Nick Jonas,andKevin Jonaswere at the height of theirJonas Brothersfame and it introduced many of us toDemi Lovato. It had great songs, iconic entrances, and more. But the franchise hasn’t returned sinceCamp Rock 2: The Final Jamin 2010 andfans have been asking for a third movie ever since. But with how big the cast has gotten, is it even possible? One of the film’s stars was talking to PEOPLE about their new role in the upcoming season ofPhineas and Ferband was asked abouta third installment....

Lilo & Stitchis poised to enter its third weekend in theaters, but Disney’s latest live-action adaptation has started the week strong at the box office. The film earned over $13 million during the first two days of this week, which has helped it reach a domestic total of $292 million. This is enough topushLilo & StitchpastMan of Steel, the 2013 superhero film in whichHenry Cavillmade his debut as Superman.Man of Steelfinished its theatrical run with $291 million domestically and $376 million internationally for a global total of $667 million....

The much-anticipated biopic chronicling the life of lateSaturday Night LivestarChris Farleyhas taken a substantial step forward, according to recent statements from actorPaul Walter Hauser, who is set to portray Farley. Hauser, renowned for his roles inI, TonyaandRichard Jewell, shared that the project has bagged support from New Line Cinema, and the scripting is at an advanced stage. Josh Gadwill make his directorial debut with this project, which is based on “The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts” byTom Farley Jr....