Some sci-fi movies get remembered for their story, some for a single image, and some because they swing so hard that people can’t quite stop arguing about them. The Creator definitely falls into that third category. Gareth Edwards’ 2023 film was always an unusually bold studio gamble, built around original worldbuilding and a scale that looked far more expensive than it actually was. It didn’t become the culture-owning blockbuster some hoped for, but it clearly left an impression. Now it’s back in the mix thanks to a fresh streaming surge on HBO Max.

The film stars John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, Amar Chadha-Patel, Marc Menchaca, and Allison Janney. Set in a future war between humanity and artificial intelligence, it follows a hardened soldier tasked with hunting down a mysterious weapon that could end the conflict. Instead, he finds a child with the power to change everything. Whether you loved the movie or bounced off it, the ambition was never in doubt.

Is ‘The Creator’ Worth Watching?

Collider’s review, by Maggie Lovitt, opined that The Creator was a stunning visual experience even if the plot itself doesn’t quite nail it. Gareth Edwards returns to big science fiction with his own story about war, artificial intelligence, and what it really means to be human. The movie has a lot on its mind, and while not all of its ideas come together smoothly, it is still hard not to admire what it is trying to do.

“While The Creator is far from a masterpiece, it is a very impressive film to debut in 2023, when vapid superhero films and franchise fodder fill the airways—especially when one considers its tidy $80 million budget, which seems unthinkable considering the intricate AI designs it features. The script might have glaring flaws and painfully ambiguous morals, but The Creator is a truly remarkable piece of original science fiction storytelling. Even when it borrows from ideas established in films that preceded it, Edwards manages to make it feel fresh and new. The Creator is a beautifully crafted, albeit imperfect, science-fiction thriller that tries to unravel what it means to be a good human in a bad world.”

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Miles Teller isn’t stepping away from Hollywood just yet. Fresh off a reported $325 million sale of his canned cocktail brand Long Drink, the actor is opening up about what comes next and making it clear he has no plans to walk away from acting.

In a candid update, Teller also addressed his continued absence from social media, admitting he has little interest in sharing his personal life publicly.

Away from the spotlight, he showed a more sentimental side. He revealed he surprised his wife, Keleigh Teller, with a recreated version of her wedding dress after the original was destroyed in the California wildfires.

Miles Teller Says $325M Payday Won’t End Acting

Teller is making it clear his recent massive payday won’t pull him out of Hollywood.

The “Top Gun” star has opened up about his future after cashing in on the reported $325 million sale of The Finnish Long Drink, a canned cocktail brand he backed as an early investor in 2019. The Mark Anthony Group (the company behind White Claw) recently acquired the ready-to-drink spritzer in a blockbuster deal.

While Teller is set to earn a share of the windfall, he says the money isn’t enough to make him step away from acting.

“I don’t really talk numbers,” the actor told The Hollywood Reporter, declining to reveal his exact earnings. “I was always taught that’s not in good taste. All I’ll say is that I’m not retiring from acting anytime soon.”

Teller Compares Business To Acting

Teller took a hands-on approach to building the brand, traveling from bar to bar across the country to promote it and help grow its reach. He was also closely involved in its marketing strategy, playing a role in turning it into one of the largest ready-to-drink alcohol brands in the U.S.

The actor compared the experience of being involved in business with acting, saying the two are more alike than people might think.

“It’s very easy to support something that you believe in,” he said. “So, when I go to those places, and everybody is wearing Long Drink stuff, I take as much pride in that as I do when somebody tells me they really loved a movie that I was in.”

Teller says fans shouldn’t expect to see him on Instagram or TikTok anytime soon.

Despite ongoing pressure to join social platforms, the actor revealed he has no interest in putting his life online.

Teller admitted people often warn him he could lose opportunities by staying off Instagram, but said the trade-off isn’t worth it. He explained that he’s never felt the need to share constant updates about his life or invite that level of public access.

“I like to keep my personal life private and have people get to know me through the movies I align myself with and my association with Long Drink,” he said.

Teller admitted that staying off social media hasn’t come without its drawbacks, especially when it comes to business.

Despite helping grow Long Drink into a major player in the ready-to-drink space, the actor revealed that some brands are hesitant to work with him because he doesn’t have a personal platform to promote their products.

Still, he pointed to his work with the brand as proof that influence doesn’t always have to come from an app. Teller noted they found “great ways” to promote the drink that aligned with his style, allowing him to advocate for it on his own terms.

Miles Teller Gifted Wife Remade Version Of Her Burned Wedding Dress

Following the California wildfires of 2025, Teller showed a deeply personal side, surprising his wife with a remade version of her wedding dress after the original was destroyed.

Teller and his wife were forced to evacuate as the fires tore through their neighborhood, ultimately losing their home in the devastation. Among the items lost was Keleigh’s wedding dress.

Months later, Teller quietly recreated the wedding dress. In a clip shared on her TikTok, the model was seen opening a gift box before asking, “Is this my wedding dress?”

“Yeah,” Teller responds.

“Miles had my wedding dress that burned in the fire remade,” she captioned the video, adding that she was “so happy.”

The Los Angeles Angels honored the late Garret Anderson during their game on Friday, April 17, against the San Diego Padres.

The team wore a memorial patch during the game in Anderson’s honor, and will wear that patch for the remainder of the season. They also played a video tribute at Angels Stadium and held a moment of silence before the game.

“He was a baseball player, and he did everything right,” Angels manager Kurt Suzuki told MLB.com of Anderson. “There was nothing flashy. … He never pimped home runs. That’s who I want my kids to model themselves after. Just play the game right, do the things right, and never bring attention to yourself.”

Suzuki played with Anderson during his MLB career.

The Angels went on to win 8-0 on Friday in dominant fashion on a night honoring one of the greats.

Anderson, a three-time All-Star and staple of the Angels franchise, died on Thursday, April 16 after suffering a “medical emergency” at his home in Newport Beach, California. He was 53.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson,” the team posted via social media on Friday. “Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond.”

The two-time Silver Slugger — who played almost his entire career with the Angels — holds the franchise records for games played, at bats, hits, runs, RBIs, total bases, extra base hits, singles, doubles and grand slams. He was the foundation of the team during its 2002 World Series championship run.

“The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a statement. “Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.”

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Anderson is survived by his wife, Teresa, his daughters, Brianne and Bailey, and his son, Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III.

He was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2016.

“Being a good teammate goes a long way with a lot of people,” he said at the time. “If you go out and respect your teammates and pull for ‘em and give ‘em tough love when you have to, it goes a long way. … So that was the biggest compliment for me, people saying I was a good teammate.”

Justin Baldoni is pushing back hard against Blake Lively’s latest legal move, and he’s making it clear her finances should be part of the conversation. In newly filed court documents, Baldoni argues that Lively’s net worth and income are directly relevant to their upcoming trial, especially since Blake Lively previously claimed she suffered massive financial losses tied to the ongoing dispute.

Justin Baldoni Wants Blake Lively’s $161M Claim Put To The Test

According to TMZ, the filing states that Baldoni believes Lively opened the door to financial scrutiny by alleging she lost $161 million due to an alleged smear campaign. He’s now telling the judge that her earnings and overall financial standing should be presented to the jury as part of the case.

But Baldoni isn’t stopping with Lively. He’s also asking the court to allow discussion of her husband Ryan Reynolds’ income, claiming their professional decisions are often intertwined, allegedly Lively “typically does not accept acting opportunities which conflict with Reynolds’ acting schedule, particularly when he is able to garner a higher income for his movies than she can.”

Baldoni Targets ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Character In Legal Fight

Another surprising element Baldoni wants included in the trial is a character from “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Lively previously attempted to block references to Reynolds’ “Nicepool” character, but Baldoni argues it’s relevant, claiming the portrayal mocks him and contributes to public perception.

The actor says this alleged depiction is part of what led him to hire a crisis management team, countering Lively’s claim that he brought in the team to retaliate against her.

Blake Lively Hit With Major Legal Setback Ahead Of Trial

The case has already seen significant developments ahead of trial. A judge recently dismissed 10 out of 13 claims Lively brought against Baldoni, including her defamation and harassment allegations, potentially weakening arguments tied to financial damages.

As The Blast reported, Judge Liman ruled that several of Lively’s claims couldn’t move forward legally, especially those relying on her being considered an employee, but found that others, including key retaliation allegations, had enough backing to continue.

The ruling knocks out multiple claims, including her Title VII and California Labor Code retaliation claims, as well as some claims against individual defendants. Still, at least one retaliation claim against Wayfarer and related entities survived, keeping the case on track for trial on May 18.

Lively’s Attorney Pushes Back After Judge Tosses Key Claims

Following the decision, Lively’s lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, pushed back, saying the claims were thrown out due to legal technicalities. “Ms. Lively’s sexual harassment claims could not go to a jury because Ms. Lively did not sign a contract, that she is an independent contractor instead of an employee, and that the offensive conduct occurred in New Jersey instead of California,” he said.

Lively herself took to Instagram Stories to address the court’s decision, expressing gratitude that key parts of her case will still move forward. “I’m grateful for the Court’s ruling, which allows the heart of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and for the ability to finally tell my story in full at trial…” she wrote.

The “It Ends With Us” actress went on to highlight what she described as the broader implications of the case, calling attention to the dangers of “retaliation and digital warfare” while making it clear she has no plans to back down. “I know it’s a privilege to be able to stand up. I will not waste it,” she concluded.

Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni Hit Deadlock In Settlement Talks

Meanwhile, efforts to resolve the case outside the courtroom appear to have hit a wall. On April 6, attorneys for both sides met separately with Magistrate Judge Sarah Cave in New York in a renewed attempt to reach a settlement. Shortly after, Judge Lewis J. Liman allowed both parties to submit their “updated settlement position” following their latest court appearance.

Despite the setbacks, several claims, including breach of contract and retaliation, are still moving forward. The long-running legal feud between Baldoni and Lively is now heading toward a courtroom showdown in May, where both sides are expected to present their arguments in full.

There are very few characters Hollywood will stop reinventing, and Sherlock Holmes is always near the top of that list. Young Sherlock could easily have felt like just another spin on a familiar brand, but the early response suggests it has found a real audience of its own. The series has become one of Prime Video’s biggest current global titles, which tells you viewers were more than willing to try a younger, rawer version of the iconic detective. It also helps that the show comes with a strong adventure hook instead of just coasting on name recognition.

The series stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Sherlock Holmes, alongside Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Zine Tseng, Colin Firth, Dónal Finn, and Max Irons. Prime Video’s official setup follows a disgraced young Sherlock who becomes tangled in a murder case that threatens his freedom and pulls him into a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever. That’s a very clean, very playable premise for a broad audience mystery thriller.

How Good Is ‘Young Sherlock’?

Across the board, reviews have been universally glowing. CBR’s Nicholas Brooks highlighted the show’s approach to a younger Sherlock, noting:

“The best part is that there’s no worry of any trivial drama that comes with a prequel focusing on a younger hero.”

The review also singles out the chemistry between the two leads and, while Brooks acknowledged there are “still some holes in the execution,” the review ultimately praised the show’s tone and stakes:

“Through this energetic and charismatic pair, the show embarks on a mystery that is mature through and through, and helps establish that while the show is called Young Sherlock, there’s nothing young about it. The stakes are high, the action is top-notch, and death is always right around the corner.”

ScreenRant’s Ben Gibbons was similarly enthusiastic, writing:

“Overall, Young Sherlock is an incredibly clever and imaginative retelling of a classic story that manages to preserve the best aspects of the source material, while also boldly breaking new ground and redefining the characters involved.”

Meanwhile, Collider’s Therese Lacson also delivered a positive verdict, noting:

“Though it’s far from the most loyal adaptation, what Young Sherlock lacks in accuracy to the source material, it makes up for in pure entertainment.”

Young Sherlock is streaming now on Prime Video.

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Before there was Indiana Jones, there was the 1939 classic movie, Gunga Din. The character at the heart of the franchise we know and love is a homage to the swashbuckling heroes of the 1930s and 40s, with Gunga Din so much at the heart of the tribute that one of Dr. Jones’s adventures challenges the same enemies. In 1999, Gunga Din was included in the United States National Film Registry in recognition of its historic contribution to cinema.

Gunga Din is based on a poem by Rudyard Kipling about a brave Indian water bearer who saves a British Army soldier, despite the soldier treating the Indian with colonial contempt and derision. The poem is told from the soldier’s perspective and salutes the water bearer who gave his life to save the soldier’s.

Attack Of The Thuggee Cult

In the movie, there are three soldiers: Cutter, Ballantine, and MacChesney, all close friends and adventuresome enlistees in the British Army, serving in India in the late 1800s. Cutter, played by the classic leading man Cary Grant, is a fortune hunter who is constantly getting into trouble as he seeks treasure in the Indian countryside. MacChesney is in charge of the company’s elephants, including one named Annie, who he treats like his own baby. Ballantine, much to his friends’ dismay, announces that he is leaving the service at the encroaching end of his tour to get married and go into the tea business.

Nevertheless, none of these men are afraid to get into a tumble, so when a British outpost suddenly goes silent, they are sent with troops to investigate. Their group is attacked by the mysterious Thuggee, thought to be a cult to the Hindu death goddess Kali. The squad is nearly decimated, and the British Army has to figure out how to deal with the Thuggee terrorists.

Chemistry Carries The Movie

Lurking on the sidelines is Gunga Din, the titular water bearer, who desperately wants to be a soldier himself. Cutter takes a liking to him, and in return, he tells Cutter about a golden temple in the mountains, igniting the soldier’s lust for treasure. But the quest for fortune and glory brings Cutter and his friends more than they bargained for and could lead to the defeat of the British Army.

The chemistry of the three stars, the smarmy Cary Grant, the burly Victor MacLaglen, and the heartthrob Douglas Fairbanks Jr., is a great deal of what carries the movie, despite it being named for the water bearer. Their behavior toward each other is a dance of manly social maneuvering, complete with teasing, tricking, stealing from, and even fighting with one another, but always loyal to each other to the end.

The Ultimate Boys Action-Adventure Movie

At its heart, Gunga Din is a boy’s action-adventure film about Army guys getting into fantastic adventures. The film also stars contemporary female lead Joan Fontaine, but it is no accident that Annie the Elephant gets more screen time. Even Ballantine has no time for sissy girls when the going gets tough. It is a masterpiece of male bonding, with the trio’s hijinks punctuated by their interactions with one another and how well they know each other, especially in the midst of a fight.

And Gunga Din has a lot of fighting: fistfights, explosive skirmishes, and the final high-stakes battle that pulls out all the stops. Don’t be fooled by the early-Hollywood special effects, because Gunga Din was a large-scale production that was revolutionary for its time. However, it is also very family-friendly despite all the action, since it reflected early Hollywood sensibilities about depicting violence.

A California Adventure

Although the movie was shot entirely in California, its cinematography is so magical that it seamlessly transports the viewer to India’s northwest frontier, so much so that Fairbanks, Jr. once observed that Indian people he met in his travels believed the film was shot in their homeland. From wide shots of mountain vistas and drilling troops in martial exercises to intimate scenes of murder and male bonding, the movie’s camera work is so celebrated that it is studied in film schools to this day and has been required viewing on numerous film sets.

However, Gunga Din is also a product of its time. The role of Gunga Din is played by Sam Jaffe, who is not Indian, nor are the major Indian characters, the Guru or Chota, played by Indian actors. All three wear blackface in the film. This should be taken as a byproduct of the era, not a condemnation of the film, but less educated viewers might judge it harshly through a modern lens.

Gunga Din’s Similarities To Indiana Jones

It’s easy to see this movie echoed throughout the adventures of Indiana Jones. Temple of Doom shares many plot elements and characteristics with Gunga Din, and not just because they share a villainous organization in the Thuggee cult. There are numerous references to events concurrent with the earlier film, including entire characters that are tributes to its ideas: a British soldier defends the Empire’s colonialism, while a mad guru leads the Thuggee in their terrible plan.

Stephen Spielberg has repeatedly said that Temple of Doom is his least favorite film in the franchise, calling the 1984 sequel too dark and horrific and saying it “out-poltergeist-ed Poltergeist.” This is disappointing because Temple of Doom is a loving tribute to the film that inspired it, putting Indiana Jones into the role of Cutter as he seeks “fortune and glory” by hunting down the Shankara Stones for a small Indian village. From there, the adventure Indy and his friends go on is, in essence, the same one as Cutter and Din’s trek out to the golden temple.

Unfortunately, Gunga Din is not streaming free on any major services. However, it can be streamed for a fee on Amazon, and it’s well worth buying the DVD, especially since it is a fun movie for the whole family.

Gunga Din created the framework for most of the action-adventure movies you love today. Best of all, it’s endlessly rewatchable as a self-contained, neatly wrapped package that requires no embellishment, gritty remake, or computer-generated action.

Summer House star KJ Dillard was perhaps baffled to see his housemates West Wilson and Amanda Batula packing on the PDA at the Friday, April 17, New York Yankees game.

“Sickos,” Dillard wrote via Threads on Friday, adding, “I just threw up in my mouth.”

Dillard did not clarify what made him feel sick, though fans believed he was referring to Wilson, 31, and Batula, 34 stepping out at the Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals game that night. (The pair were also featured on the Kiss Cam, where they puckered up for the cameras.)

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“Are we talking about what I think we’re talking ab? Bc if so then yea same,” one fan replied, with another adding, “It’s so gross.”

Fan account @BravoBuds shared footage of Wilson and Batula entering Yankees stadium to its Instagram Story before writing, “Boo” across the screen in a follow-up slide. The account then reposted Dillard’s comment with the caption, “[KJ] saying it best.”

Dillard subsequently reshared the @BravoBuds upload to his Instagram Stories without further comment.

Batula and Wilson made waves across the Bravoverse late last month when they confirmed that they started dating after Summer House season 10.

“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity. It was never our intention to purposely hide anything,” West and Batula wrote in a joint March 31 statement. “Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

They continued, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

Batula was married to Summer House cast member Kyle Cooke for four years and they separated in January. Wilson, for his part, previously dated Batula’s BFF Ciara Miller in 2023 and they reportedly hooked up again earlier this year.

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Miller, 30, broke her silence just hours before the Yankees game.

“It’s one thing to experience hurt behind closed doors,” Miller told Glamour in a Friday profile. “To experience it so publicly is like another layer, and then to have to see what you thought was your life still play out in season 10. It’s a major mindf***.”

According to Miller, she’s since had “minimal” conversations with Batula. The two women, as well as Wilson, are set to reunite with their Summer House castmates for the season 10 reunion later this April.

Swae Lee has fans flooding social media with heart-eye emojis after he dropped an adorable, rare video with his son. The rapper previously shocked folks when he brought out his son out to perform his song ‘Sunflower’ with him at weekend one of Coachella.

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Swae Lee Has Fans Seeing Double After Sharing Rare Video With His Son

The ‘No Flex Zone’ hitmaker recently shared a video on social media. In the clip, he kicks it in what looks like a hotel room and says, “Somebody wanna ask y’all something?” That’s when a cute squeaky voice comes into the frame — his son pops up saying, “I’m with my dad.” Swae then asks if he’s ready to pop out for weekend two of Coachella, and Baby Swae didn’t hesitate to hit him with a quick “yes!” making it clear he was ready for the desert vibes. Then Baby Swae grabs his Spider-Man headphones so he can flex his drip for the camera. After hyping him up, Swae goes in for a high five, and baby comes through with a strong dap, clearly ready to take on Coachella with his dad.

The TL Can’t Get Enough Of Swae’s Baby Boy

After The Shade Room dropped the clip of Swae Lee and his son, the comment section was flooded with reactions. Plenty of folks said they didn’t even know the rapper had a kid, while others said the cuteness was next level and he’s definitely his daddy’s twin.

Instagram user @thatflygirlash wrote, “Awe he is too cute 😍😍😍” 

Instagram user @awesum_motivata wrote, “I love when private people just pop out wit news lol he’s adorable.” 

While instagram user @angelree03 wrote, “So we are aunt’s and uncles without even knowing.” 

Then Instagram user @fatinah_g wrote, “So cute 😍 and I love that no matter the tax bracket, lil boys love them some Spida-Man (Loyal voice)” 

Another Instagram user @the_kweenp wrote, “That little gap is so cute ❤️” 

Instagram user @taereiko wrote, “Otto Rocket & lil Rocket 😍” 

While another Instagram user @thebellajewelsxperiencellc_ wrote, “Copy & PASTE.” 

Then another Instagram user @sha_kina88 wrote, “So adorable it’s so attractive seeing a man with his children 🥰❤️” 

Finally, Instagram user @buffythebeauty365 wrote, “His twin 🥰” 

Swae Surprises Fans With Adorable Father-Son Moment At Coachella

Although fans were surprised to learn that Swae has a son, he’s not his only child. The former Rae Sremmurd musician reportedly shares a daughter with model Aline Martins. Prior to giving fans a peek at his baby boy, Swae Lee brought him out during his Coachella set on April 10 while performing ‘Sunflower.’ Baby Swae pulled up in a full Spider-Man costume standing right by his dad as the crowd sung every word. Swae has shared in past interviews that his son is obsessed with Spider-Man and knows the lyrics to his songs that appear on the ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ soundtrack.

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