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Keanu Reeves is in Big Trouble in the First Trailer for Apple TV’s Next Major Hit
“Who hates me?” That’s the key question Keanu Reeves asks in the first trailer for the new Apple film Outcome, and he’s not going to like the answer he gets. Reeves played a fading movie star in the satirical black comedy; it was directed by, co-written, and co-stars Jonah Hill. It will premiere on AppleTV on April 10, 2026.
In the trailer, Reeves stars as Reef Hawk, the world’s biggest movie star. After leading three of the biggest franchises in Hollywood history, he took a five-year sabbatical…during which, unbeknownst to the public, he was battling an addiction to heroin. Now, he’s preparing to make a comeback, only for a reputation-destroying video to suddenly surface. But who could hate him enough to release it? It seems that the answer is “pretty much everybody,” except for Xander and Kyle (Matt Bomer and Cameron Diaz), the only two friends he hasn’t managed to alienate…yet.
And so, with the aid of crisis lawyer Ira Slitz (Hill, unrecognizable with a bald pate and a gray beard) and his crack team of damage control professionals, Reef sets out to right all his old wrongs, and to find out who sold him up the river. But as he travels LA to apologize to friends, colleagues, and even his own mother, who are his apologies even for? And if this many people hate his guts, does it even matter who loathes him enough to release the tape? You’ll find out this April, exclusively on AppleTV.
Who Are the Creatives Behind ‘Outcome’?
In addition to Reeves, Hill, Bomer, and Diaz, Outcome boasts a star-studded cast. It includes Susan Lucci (All My Children), Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), David Spade (Saturday Night Live), Atsuko Okatsuka (Elio), Roy Wood, Jr. (The Daily Show), Welker White (Goodfellas), Kaia Gerber (Bottoms), Ivy Wolk (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), and, in a rare acting role in a film he didn’t direct himself, Martin Scorsese as a washed-up talent agent. Hill co-wrote the film with Ezra Woods; it will be produced by Hill, Matt Dines, and Alison Goodwin, and executive produced by Adam Merims.
Outcome is Hill’s second narrative feature as a director; he previously helmed the coming-of-age skateboarding dramedy mid90s in 2018. It is the first of two Hill-directed films that will be released this year; he’s set to star alongside Kristen Wiig as a pair of wealthy siblings who suddenly find themselves disinherited in Cut Off, which will be released in theaters by Warner Bros. in July.
Outcome will premiere on AppleTV on April 10, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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April 10, 2026
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83 Minutes
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“Summer House” midseason trailer shows Ciara and West's relationship implode, Kyle’s epic meltdown (exclusive)
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“F— everybody.”
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Spielberg’s Netflix Sleeper Hit Has the Perfect Replacement 15-Episode Series on Apple TV
Did Steven Spielberg just make a successful return to the world of dinosaurs? You bet Jurass-ic he did, and his collaboration with Netflix, the documentary miniseries The Dinosaurs, immediately hit #1 on global streaming charts upon its release of all four episodes on March 6. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, The Dinosaurs winningly charts the rise and eventual fall of the great creatures, a brutal and unforgiving CGI journey with an attention to detail that puts the docuseries above anything else like it. If you’re looking for another incredible documentary series with a similar focus on dinosaurs, then Apple TV’s Prehistoric Planet is the perfect replacement.
What Is Apple TV’s ‘Prehistoric Planet’ About?
Prehistoric Planet, simply defined, is a 15-episode documentary series about dinosaurs told across three seasons, from the Late Cretaceous period 66 million years ago through to the Ice Age. But the way the series approaches dinosaurs is unlike anything else, simply by being exactly like something else: a nature documentary. It remembers that dinosaurs were animals first, monsters second, stepping away from the conventional eat-or-be-eaten that most dinosaur fare falls into, including The Dinosaurs. As such, it creates a relatability that others lack: no one understands being eaten by a T. Rex (except lawyers), but the frantic search for your baby, as befalls a Triceratops mother in Season 1’s “Forests,” connects.
Prehistoric Planet began over a decade ago with BBC Studios creative director Michael Gunton, who came up with the idea of doing a natural history documentary like the BBC’s Planet Earth, only with dinosaurs: how did they live, migrate, mate, raise their offspring, and so on. Great idea, wrong time. The technology available then simply wasn’t up to the project’s requirements, and with no actual dinosaurs to film, that was problematic. Enter Jon Favreau, who met with Gunton and showrunner Tim Walker in London years later. As Walker recalls: “Jon came in and sat down; we got chatting and he flipped his iPad open and said, ‘Let me show you some of the stuff we’ve been doing.’ It was The Lion King.“
Just like that, the company behind the stunningly life-like effects behind The Lion King, MPC, were tasked with creating the dinosaurs, two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer was brought in to compose the score, and nature documentary veteran Sir Richard Attenborough came in to narrate, replaced by Tom Hiddleston for the third season’s focus on the Ice Age. But what truly puts Prehistoric Planet “above anything else like it” are top-to-bottom commitments, both to the latest in palaeontological research, under the watchful eye of chief scientific consultant and palaeozoologist Darren Naish, and to its focus on dinosaur life, refreshingly keeping away from the catastrophic event that ended it.
Apple TV’s ‘Prehistoric Planet’ Is Proof the Streamer Thrives When It Leans Into Science
It could be argued that Prehistoric Planet is as good as it is, in large part, thanks to being on Apple TV in the first place. Apple TV thrives when it leans into science, creating a host of exceptional documentaries that range from biographies and politics to nature and society. The documentaries matter, and the high-end production quality – advanced CGI, customized cameras, cinematic-level scores and editing – is testament to it. Seasoned vets like Attenborough, Paul Rudd, and Hugh Bonneville exude an air of authenticity with their narrations. Not to mention, Apple TV is the best streamer for sci-fi, with exceptional series like Severance, Pluribus, Foundation, and For All Mankind.
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A sequel is reportedly in early development at Universal.
Plus, as with Prehistoric Planet, there’s a commitment to accuracy — buoyed by collaborations with researchers and scientists — that is laudable. It even extends to other projects like Extrapolations, which earned plaudits from scientists for its precise depiction of global warming. Those elements alone aren’t enough to separate the Apple TV documentary from its kin, but its focus on unique, rarely covered moments in nature does. Take The Secret Lives of Animals, for one, which shows navigation signposts made by a wood mouse, or a frog that turns invisible: it’s easy to build a documentary narrative around the predator-prey dynamic, but quite another to make the everyday lives of animals utterly fascinating.
Prehistoric Planet fits right in to that Apple TV formula, and while the everyday actions of dinosaurs that it showcases are speculative, it rings true. The series also goes beyond the fan-favorite dinosaurs to include the likes of Kaikaifilu, a seagoing lizard with flippers and a tail fin, and Qianzhousaurus, an Asian-tyrannosaur whose long snout earned it the moniker “Pinocchio Rex.” Prehistoric Planet takes the route of its Apple TV relations, while The Dinosaurs has the markings of Spielberg’s cinematic touch. The two complement each other in conventional and unconventional ways, making Prehistoric Planet the perfect replacement for The Dinosaurs, and vice-versa.
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Jason Statham Suits Up in First Set Video From Guy Ritchie’s New Mystery Crime Thriller
The badass action icon Jason Statham has made an impressive five movies alongside acclaimed director Guy Ritchie. Beginning in 1998 with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, which was Statham’s debut role, their now-famed partnership has stretched for over 25 years and included hits such as Snatch, Revolver, Wrath of Man, and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. It is fair to say that, whenever a project between the two is announced, the action-loving world is gripped.
Well, that’s exactly what happened in late October last year, when it was confirmed that the pair would tackle the long-awaited Viva La Madness, a new action-thriller based on J.J. Connolly’s 2011 novel, the follow-up to Layer Cake. Billed as a stand-alone feature that won’t directly follow Matthew Vaughn’s 2004 cult hit, Viva La Madness already boasts a star-studded line-up, with Statham joined by the likes of Vinnie Jones (The Gentlemen), Jason Isaacs of The White Lotus fame, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds star Babs Olusanmokun, Camila Mendes (Masters of the Universe), Ben Foster, Jonny Lee Miller, and Raúl Alejandro.
Filming on Viva La Madness reportedly began in London last month and has now moved to Malta. Excitingly, thanks to a video circulating on social media, we now have our first look at Statham suited and booted, in the middle of production on the movie. Against a luxurious backdrop, Statham is surrounded by the crew and seemingly checking his script before action is called. The appearance of a boat in the background hopefully confirms that this upcoming feature will be as grand as other recent Statham/Ritchie projects.
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You Can Rent Jason Statham’s Latest Actioner
Debuting in January 2026, Statham’s latest actioner, Shelter, was recently awarded the approval of Stephen King, who took to social media to praise the project. On Bluesky, King wrote, “The new Jason Statham movie is terrific. The perfect antidote to Trump’s foolishness.” Helmed by Ric Roman Waugh, the movie was unable to return its reported $50 million in a disappointing box office run and is now available to rent on VOD.
For the latest updates on the biggest movies, make sure to stay tuned to Collider.
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January 30, 2026
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107 minutes
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Ric Roman Waugh
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Ward Parry
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Greg Silverman, Jason Statham, Jon Berg, John Friedberg, Brendon Boyea
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I write about fashion for a living. Most people assume that means I exclusively wear designer clothing, but that’s far from the truth. In fact, most of my wardrobe comes from Amazon, something few people believe.
Amazon has stepped up their fashion game over the past few years, offering high-quality items that are trendy yet timeless. The following 18 items are some of my favorite purchases that have earned me tons of compliments. From comfy lounge sets, to chic flats and jeans that hug every curve, these are the things every fashion lover should buy at Amazon.
My Most-Complimented Amazon Fashion Finds, Starting at $9
Loungesets
1. Airport Necessity: As a frequent flyer, this relaxed yet stylish lounge set has become my plane essential because of how comfortable it is.
2. Cute Enough for Brunch: I’ll always pick a lounge set over jeans. This sleek pick is chic enough to wear out for elevated meals — I just throw on a pair of heels and feel like a rich woman.
3. Mix and Match: I love how this lounge set comes with three pieces — pillowy joggers, a fitted cropped tank and an oversized cardigan. Each element is versatile enough to wear with other items, including jeans and skirts!
Refreshing your wardrobe can be a pricey venture, but not on Amazon! It’s an undercover hub for expensive-looking pieces, with a spring collection that takes polished to a whole new level. We sifted through and found 21 rich mom pieces, each with a classy, boutique-like appeal. These chic blouses, dreamy dresses, trendy trousers and beyond […]
Jeans
4. Low Rider: I refused to embrace low-rise jeans until I tried this Levi’s pair. They sit nicely on my hips and don’t make me feel like my belly is flooding over. Plus, because I have a short torso, these make my body look more proportional.
5. Forget Blue: Brown is one of the most flattering colors (and it’s very popular right now!). I added this light brown denim to my closet to elevate my outfits. They look a bit more elegant than your standard blue jeans.
6. Patchwork: The cute patch pockets on these jeans always spark a conversation, probably because they’re adorable and add a bit of personality!
Trousers
7. So Posh: After purchasing these wide leg dress pants, I finally understood the hype with the trend. I feel so sophisticated every time I wear them, even if I’m just wearing a simple tee and white sneakers.
8. I Mean Business: When I have an important day at work, these slim trousers never fail me. I feel like such a boss when I slip into them!
9. Summertime Vibes: These trousers are made from lightweight cotton for a more casual look. I find them to be ideal for summer Fridays, or even relaxed evenings spent by the pier.
Tops
10. I Own Five: My stylist told me a sleek button down is one of the most important articles of clothing you can own, so I bought five of this anti-wrinkle striped blouse. I wear it once a week!
11. Stripes Forever: I never knew how versatile stripes were until I bought this pretty puff-sleeved tee. I adore how simple it is, and it really ties together some of my favorite outfits too.
12. One Small Detail: The cowl neck on this ribbed sweater takes it from every day to elegant. I always wear this with my favorite jeans and heels for date night.
Shoes
13. Fiery Steps: I dreamed of owning red sling-back flats for months, and this style is better than I ever imagined. The faux-leather is soft and supple, and they’re extra comfortable.
14. Like Walking on Clouds: Don’t sleep on Dr. Scholl’s! These white sneaks are so stylish and offer awesome arch support so I can walk for miles and miles pain-free.
15. Walk on the Wild Side: I finally caved in to the animal print trend with these chic leopard mesh flats. I love that they’re neutral and go with most things in my closet.
Handbags
16. Statement-Making Bag: Style tip — I add color to my outfit with a fun accessory, like this red leather satchel that looks much more expensive than it is and comes with a crossbody strap.
17. Woven Wonder: The textured design on this bag adds dimension to my entire outfit. I own this in the brown, but plan on purchasing another color because I always get compliments and it holds my belongings perfectly.
18. Early Aughts Called: Turn-of-the-century designs are trending, and I can’t get enough of this buckled bag that reminds me of my favorite 2000s movies like Mean Girls and She’s The Man.
If your Amazon cart has been working overtime lately, you’re definitely not alone. February brought a wave of fashion finds that shoppers couldn’t stop adding to their wish lists, from easy tops that instantly elevate denim to comfortable sets made for busy days on the go. There’s something undeniably satisfying about discovering pieces that thousands […]
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9 Years Before ‘John Wick,’ its Creators Adapted One of the Greatest Sci-Fi Thriller Graphic Novels
John Wick radically reshaped the action movie landscape,thanks to the expert direction of Chad Stahelski and David Leitch. The duo crafted a compelling tale in which Keanu Reeves‘ titular henchman is drawn back into the life of violence he left behind; they also expertly balance bloody battles and emotional catharsis in a way that made John Wick a smash hit and led to a franchise that attempts to top itself with each installment. Before Stahelski and Leitch brought John Wick to life, they would take part in an iconic comic book adaptation when they worked on V for Vendetta.
Based on the DC Comics/Vertigo graphic novel by Alan Moore, David Lloyd, and Tony Weare, V for Vendetta is set in a future where Britain is under a totalitarian regime. This regime is opposed by V (Hugo Weaving), a mysterious figure clad in a black cloak and mask who seeks to ignite a revolution with the help of Evey Hammond (Natalie Portman). The combination of bloody violence and a stylized world feels perfect for Stalheski and Leitch’s sensibilities, and director James McTeigue recently revealed during a conversation for Collider Rewind, that the duo stood in for Weaving at key action moments.
“There are a few other people underneath the mask, too, actually, like Dave Leitch, who has great success with Bullet Train and Hobbs & Shaw. Right? He’s under the mask at one point, he and Chad Stahelski, who’s the John Wick director. They were the stunt coordinators on that movie, so Dave was under the mask for a bit of it.”
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Chad Stahelski & David Leitch Brought Their Stunt Expertise to ‘V for Vendetta’
Before they were two of the most sought-after directors in the action realm, Chad Stahelski and David Leitch were stunt actors and second unit directors who worked on some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises. Chief among them was The Matrix, where Stahelski served as Keanu Reeves’ stunt double while Leitch offered his services to The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. This forged a bond between the duo and the Wachowski siblings, and with the Wachowskis penning the script for V for Vendetta, they opted to bring Stahelski and Leitch on board alongside James McTeigue. The end result features some of the best action sequences for any comic book adaptation.
The standout scene in V for Vendetta comes toward the end, where V is cornered by the secret police known as the “Finger” and their leader, Peter Creedy (Tim Pigott-Smith). Rather than surrender, V proclaims that he’ll kill all of his opponents before they reload, and die with his hands closed around Creedy’s throat. What follows is a beautiful, yet brutal action sequence that makes use of the slow motion that populated the Matrix films, and the swift violence that would come to define John Wick. While you’d never know that they were in the suit, Stahelski and Leitch’s fingerprints are all over this final fight.
Members of the ‘John Wick’ Crew Have Worked on Other Comic Book Adaptations
V for Vendetta wouldn’t be the last time that a member of the John Wick filmmaking team helped bring a comic book to life. David Leitch’s Atomic Blonde adapts the graphic novel The Coldest City, and Deadpool 2 brought his action sensibilities to the Merc with a Mouth. Surprisingly, it’s screenwriter Derek Kolstad who’s become the most involved with the world of comics. In addition to penning episodes of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Kolstad is set to adapt the Bad Idea comic book Ordained, featuring a former soldier turned priest who stands against a legion of mobsters. Ordained will also team Kolstad with Colin Farrell (The Penguin), who’s set to play the priest, and Joe & Anthony Russo (Avengers: Doomsday) as executive producers.
Chad Stahelski and David Leitch helped elevate the comic book movie with their work on V for Vendetta. The duo proved that violence, when filmed the right way, can be as gripping as any well-written piece of dialogue, and it’s an aesthetic they embraced with gusto on John Wick.
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February 23, 2006
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132 minutes
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James McTeigue
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Grant Hill, Joel Silver, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Lorne Orleans
Karlissa Saffold Harvey has shared strong words for Claressa Shields after she spoke on Blueface losing his recent boxing match.
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Karlissa Saffold Harvey Shares Strong Words For Claressa Shields After She Spoke On Blueface Losing Boxing Match
Karlissa Saffold Harvey was keeping her eye on Blueface’s recent boxing match against Chibu. So much so, that on the evening of Saturday, March 14, she took to her Instagram to defend her son’s honor.
But that wasn’t the only message Harvey shared regarding Blueface’s recent boxing match. She also shared a few words for Claressa Shields, telling her to send Papoose in the ring with Blueface.
“…Or shut tf up with her funny lookin sea tf…” she wrote.
Furthermore, Harvey’s comments arrived after Shields took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to speak on Blueface losing his match against Chibu and Egypt Criss recently getting knocked out in the ring. Simply, Shields stated that “public figures” should spend 6 months training “before they start fighting in real fight…”
Social Media Weighs In On Karlissa Saffold Harvey & Claressa Shields’ Words
Social media users reacted to Karlissa Saffold Harvey’s strong words for Claressa Shields in the comment section of an @livebitez post.
Instagram user @shana_thesaint wrote, “For giving her opinion on a fight because she is a professional boxer???…”
While Instagram user @melancholy_orchid added, “You get in the ring with Clarissa since you got so much to say”
Instagram user @bossupsis wrote, “She literally said nothing wrong Karlissa son should have been practicing instead of chasing cat”
While Instagram user @simply_niff added, “I can honestly say as a professional boxer Claressa have a right to speak on fights…”
Instagram user @2025newbeginnings45 wrote, “Girllll shut uppppppppppp”
While Instagram user @dutchiemonroe added, “Did she not see her son just get beat up? She want him to go BACK in the ring? Aw lawd”
Instagram user @nese_by_nature_ wrote, “Damn the girl ain’t say shit wrong ! … she is in fact a professional boxer and gave a input from a professional boxers standpoint ….my gawd”
While Instagram user @prettylilhell1 added, “@karlissa_angelic you can always get in the ring with her since you got so much to say💪🏾😒”
More On Blueface Losing His Recent Boxing Match
As The Shade Room previously reported, Blueface and streamer Chibu stepped into the ring on Saturday, March 14. Ultimately, Chibu appeared to knock Blueface out the ring and landed a few shots on his body, with the judges giving him the win.
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John Carney has nailed the art of being a musical underdog. After the huge Oscar-winning indie hit Once, Carney has made plenty of great, underseen musicals that deserve more appreciation. Carney’s movies beautifully explore the power of music in the lives of normal, everyday people, and how impactful something as simple as a song can be on a person. Once gave us a pair of musicians going from busking to making an album together. 2013’s Begin Again followed a budding songwriter trying to get a break. The cult favorite Sing Street had a boy forming a band just to impress a girl, while 2023’s Flora and Son showed a mother attempting to connect with her son through music. Carney doesn’t make grand musical movies. More importantly, he makes movies about how music can be grand in people’s lives.
Carney continues this trend with Power Ballad, a wonderful music comedy that’s a lovely addition to his oeuvre, as he explores questions of who owns a song and how a song can mean something completely different for two different people. Compared to his other recent work, Carney’s latest pulls back a bit on the music and leans more into the comedy side of things, yet Power Ballad maintains the heart and optimism that is brimming from all his films, and hopefully, it will get the attention it deserves.
‘Power Ballad’ Has Paul Rudd Facing Off Against Nick Jonas
Paul Rudd stars as Rick, who is the lead singer of a wedding band in Ireland named The Bride and the Groove. Rick used to be part of an up-and-coming rock band a few decades ago known as Octagon, but while on tour in Ireland, he met his future wife, Rachel (Marcella Plunkett), then they had a kid, and Rick decided to settle down in the Emerald Isle. When he plays with his band, he still has those dreams of rock stardom. As his bandmate tells him, they’re “human jukeboxes,” not rock stars.
While performing at a particularly fancy wedding, the band is joined onstage by Danny Wilson (Nick Jonas), a former boy band star who is now trying to make it on his own (sound familiar?) Later on, Rick and Danny spend the night hanging out, playing music for each other, getting drunk, and genuinely appreciating each other and their shared love of music. Amongst this, Rick drunkenly plays the bits and pieces of a song called “How To Write a Song (Without You)” for Danny, and the next morning, the pair go their separate ways.
But six months later, Rick hears a song that sounds oddly familiar playing in the mall. It turns out that Danny has completed “How To Write a Song (Without You)” and released it as his own. The track becomes the massive hit song Danny needed to work on his own as a solo artist, and it catapults him into even greater popularity. Meanwhile, the success of the song causes Rick to have a bit of a breakdown, as he tries to prove that the song was stolen from him, though he doesn’t have the receipts to prove it. Rick makes it his goal to show that this gigantic hit song is thanks to him and wants to at least get Danny to admit the truth about where he got his inspiration from.
John Carney Tries Something New With ‘Power Ballad’
Written by Carney as well as co-writer/co-star Peter McDonald, Power Ballad does feel structurally different than what we’ve come to expect from Carney. So many of Carney’s past films have been about the creation of music and the tremendous alchemy of that. While that’s absolutely an important factor in this film, beyond Rick and Danny’s hangout, and a scene where Danny tries to work through creating his own songs, music creation is really just the inciting incident for Power Ballad. Instead, the film tracks both the shooting star that is Danny back in America, as well as the frustrating blow that this theft is to Rick in Ireland. It’s an interesting change of pace for Carney, but it shows that he can still focus his films on music, and approach that in an entirely different way from one film to another.
If anything, maybe the biggest disappointment in Power Ballad is that the film doesn’t have more original music in it — especially compared to other Carney works. Beyond a catchy opening song and “How To Write a Song (Without You),” we don’t get nearly enough music written by Carney and Gary Clark. Narratively, it makes sense, considering the film isn’t focused on the process of creating music, but rather, delving into the ownership of music. Yet considering how delightful the songs are in a movie like Sing Street or Once, two songs just don’t feel like enough.
Here, Carney and McDonald are more interested in looking at the idea of whom a song belongs to. Considering so many of Carney’s films have been primarily about the craft of writing a song, it is fascinating to see Carney and McDonald exploring deeper questions about music itself. Yes, we know Rick wrote most of the song at the center of this film, but we also know Danny brought it across the finish line and polished it into something Rick could’ve never crafted on his own. It’s also a fantastic look at how perception can completely alter a piece of art, as both Rick and Danny have their own meanings behind the song they believe to be their own. Especially as the song finds gargantuan success, the music itself becomes even bigger than either one of them.
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Are a Delight in ‘Power Ballad’
Power Ballad also makes a great stage for both Rudd and Jonas to push themselves. In the last few years, Rudd has been trying out smaller films, both good (Friendship) and not-so-good (Death of a Unicorn), but it’s a delight to see Rudd returning to more indie filmmaking. With Power Ballad, not only do we get to hear Rudd’s talent for singing and being a pretty excellent lead singer of a band, but it’s also an all-too-rare opportunity for Rudd to show off his dramatic skills in a way that he really hasn’t in quite some time. It’s gratifying to see Rudd once more in a role where he can be charming, funny, and dramatic, all in a film where he’s the lead role.
This also makes a strong presentation of Nick Jonas’ talents as an actor, even if he is playing a thinly-veiled version of himself. Jonas matches Rudd’s charm, and even though we see the theft happening in front of our eyes, it’s hard not to like Jonas’ Danny, a character who also similarly wants to prove he has talent, but doesn’t know quite how to do it commercially. In watching these two together, we see them both struggling with their desire to be stars — one just has their foot in the door, while the other doesn’t even seem to know where the door is. We don’t get much time with Rudd and Jonas together, but their scenes together do comprise some of the best of the film, and they’re a truly wonderful match.
Carney is one of the best current creators of heartfelt, uncynical stories about the power of music, and Power Ballad marks yet another impressive addition to that canon. Rudd and Jonas fit into his style quite nicely, and Carney once again proves that he’s a master of crowd-pleasing, heartwarming stories about underdogs we all want to root for.
Power Ballad screened at the 2026 SXSW Festival. It comes to theaters on June 6.
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May 29, 2026
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98 minutes
- Director
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John Carney
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Peter McDonald, John Carney
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Anthony Bregman, John Carney, Peter Cron, Rebecca O’Flanagan, Robert Walpole
Pros & Cons
- John Carney is great at these type of underdog stories set in the world of music.
- Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas make a great pairing that balances each other well.
- Carney and Peter McDonald balance the comedy and drama nicely with an uncynical, crowd-pleasing story.
- A few more songs would’ve been great.
For fans of Close Encounters of the Third Kind — or Steven Spielberg’s work more broadly — there’s now a graphic novel that brings his legacy into a new medium. Created by Amazing Ameziane for Titan Comics, the project offers a fresh take on the iconic filmmaker, translating his influence into a visual format that feels both fitting and inventive. Ameziane, known for Quentin by Tarantino, turns his focus to Spielberg with this latest work, and Collider is excited to share an exclusive first look.
“Based on the lives and films of acclaimed cinema icons, this book spotlights the inimitable, multi-award-winning Steven Spielberg, director of Jaws, E.T., Back to the Future and countless other masterpieces. With over a dozen Academy Awards (among many others), Steven Spielberg is considered the most acclaimed director in modern cinema history,” the press release states. It goes on to talk about more of Spielberg’s work, and the upcoming comic for the Cine graphic novel.
“From classic escapist thrillers like Jaws and Jurassic Park, magical family movies like E.T., to thoughtful historical dramas like Schindler’s List, Spielberg has something to offer everyone,” the release continues:
“In this retrospective graphic novel, Ameziane things of comedies, historical dramas, and more. The auteur himself, imagining exactly how the cinema icon would tell his story, through his humble beginnings and rise to fame, as well as the struggles and crucial moments of his career. You might know his works, but now you can get to know the man behind the camera. Created and illustrated by Amazing Ameziane, Spielberg is the fifth installment in the author’s Cine series, illustrating the behind-the-scenes stories of some of Hollywood’s biggest hitters.”
The Best in Hollywood
Steven Spielberg is widely regarded as one of the greatest directors, with a legacy that extends far beyond the film industry. Given his lifelong passion for cinema, a new graphic novel exploring his work feels like a natural extension of that influence. The project itself is compelling—not just as a tribute to the films that defined his career, but as a reflection of how audiences continue to engage with and reinterpret his storytelling. More than anything, it offers a thoughtful way to recognize the person behind some of the most iconic blockbusters ever made.
Spielberg is why we have the modern concept of a blockbuster. He gave us Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, and so many other iconic moments in film history. Now though, he’s a comic book legend, and you can own the new comic for $24.99 this September. Pre-order Spielberg on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Forbidden Planet in the UK. Until then, you can watch Spielberg’s upcoming film, Disclosure Day, on June 12, 2026.
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Prime Video Unleashes First Trailer for New R-Rated Jack Ryan Movie With John Krasinski
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After four seasons of conspiracies, rogue states, political chaos, and Jack Ryan repeatedly getting dragged way beyond his analyst job description, Prime Video is finally ready to show fans what comes next. But this time, it is not another season, it is a movie.
The first trailer for Jack Ryan: Ghost War has officially arrived, giving audiences their first real look at John Krasinski’s return as Tom Clancy’s most overqualified intelligence analyst-turned-action hero. And if the footage is anything to go by, Prime Video is not treating this like a modest small-screen follow-up; this looks like a full-scale escalation.
The cast also features Wendell Pierce returning as James Greer and Michael Kelly back as Mike November. The ensemble also includes Sienna Miller, who joins the franchise in a major new role, alongside Max Beesley, Douglas Hodge, J.J. Feild, and Betty Gabriel. Behind the camera, Ghost War is directed by Andrew Bernstein, with a script by Aaron Rabin, both of whom already have ties to the Jack Ryan world.
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Is The ‘Jack Ryan’ TV Series Worth Watching?
Collider’s review stated that while real-world politics rarely delivers edge-of-your-seat excitement, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan has always known how to turn global tension into something far more cinematic. Tania Hussain opined that, as the show entered its final season, it leans fully into that blockbuster energy, delivering a high-stakes farewell that feels bigger, bolder, and more urgent than ever. Where other political thrillers like Homeland or The Diplomat thrive on slow-burn tension, Jack Ryan continues to separate itself with a more explosive, action-driven approach — and Season 4 wastes no time reminding audiences exactly why that formula works. Hussain wrote:
“With pulse-pounding action that makes for fun TV, this final season is a swan song befitting of a great character who will be missed. As a functional spy thriller with some surprising turns and plenty of twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat, it is a notable final chapter while still sticking to the notes that have worked best throughout this series. Though some might have touted the series as “Dad TV” solely pleasing one demographic since its debut in 2018, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan holds enough strength outside its surface appeal to make it a work that can captivate just about everyone as it combines the elements of big-screen joys with small-screen pleasures.”
Jack Ryan: Ghost War will premiere in May 2026.
- Release Date
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2018 – 2023-00-00
- Network
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Prime Video
- Showrunner
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Carlton Cuse
- Directors
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Jann Turner, Andrew Bernstein, Dennie Gordon, Kevin Dowling, Lukas Ettlin, Patricia Riggen, David Petrarca, Phil Abraham, Carlton Cuse, Morten Tyldum
- Writers
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Amy Berg, Dario Scardapane, Nolan Dunbar, Vince Calandra, David Graziano, Steven Kane, Marc Halsey, Robert Port
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