Interview: Tom McCarthy Talks Stillwater’s Inspiration, Working with Matt Damon

Matt Damon’s latest feature film is now in theaters. In Stillwater, Damon plays an Oklahoma roughneck that finds himself in France to visit his daughter, who is suspected of murder. The film is directed by Tom McCarthy and also stars Camille Cottin, Abigail Breslin, Deanna Dunagan, and Lilou Siauvaud.
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“Stillwater follows an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma who travels to Marseille

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is offering fans a special free preview of the film. The opening minutes of the record-breaking blockbuster are now available to watch for free online.Fandango is offering an extended preview of Brand New Day shortly after the film’s digital release. The first nine minutes of the film are available for free. Fans can also head over to the official Fandango At Home website to buy or rent the entire movie.
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"I just don't want to get in trouble for lying... He said it makes it worse when you lie." Peacock debuted the main official trailer for the thriller series The Good Daughter, ready for streaming in November. Created and written by Karin Slaughter, based on her novel – which was described as a "Chilling Psychological Horror Novel of Family Bonds and Haunting Memories." This looks creepy! Sisters Charlotte & Samantha Quinn have spent the last 20 years trying to piece together lives that

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Long before he became a household name on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and the Emmy-winning star of Ted Lasso, Jason Sudeikis almost passed on auditioning for the iconic sketch comedy show altogether.Speaking with WNBA superstar and New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart on The Hollywood Reporter’s Game Recognize Game series, the 51-year-old actor opened up about his early skepticism toward SNL during his initial improv days.Sudeikis recalled how Jeff Richmon

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The future of Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings project appears clearer following recent speculation about its status. A report claimed that Warner Bros. and Paramount had paused development following their merger. However, a newer update has disputed it and indicated that work on the film is continuing.The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past remains in development. ScreenRant’s Rob Keyes rejected the pause report on X, writing, “Confirmed not

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Oscar-winner Michael Douglas has finally set the record straight on a decades-long rumor. It was rumored that on the set of Basic Instinct, Douglas punched the director, Paul Verhoeven, causing him to bleed and be rushed to the hospital.The Ant-Man actor denied the rumor in his memoir, One Helluva Ride. However, he admitted that he had a heated argument with the director at the time. During this argument, Verhoeven experienced an unexpected medical emergency.Douglas rec

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The fate of Oscar-winning filmmaker Sean Baker‘s next film has been revealed after the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The multimillion-dollar deal raised questions about what will happen to several Warner Bros. projects in development.
The path for Baker’s follow-up movie to Anora seems clear. According to Deadline, his next movie will move forward as planned despite the Paramount-WB merger. Ti Amo! is under Warner Bros.’ new contemporary film

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Justin Hartley‘s character, Colter Shaw, is set to go through a massive change in Tracker Season 4. The action thriller is one of CBS’s most popular shows, and its latest season premiered on October 4. Ben H. Winters created the show, while Elwood Reid serves as showrunner.Colter’s cases are changing in Tracker Season 4 in one major wayJustin Hartley’s character, Colter Shaw, will undergo a major change in Tracker Season 4, and the focus will expand towa

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Avengers: Doomsday‘s latest crossover sparked debate among MCU fans. The buzz comes after Dunkin’ announced its collaboration with Marvel’s upcoming Avengers movie.As shared by @AvengersUpdated on X, the promotional tie-in features a Doomsday-themed menu of donuts and drinks, along with limited-edition collectibles. However, fans have zeroed in on one drink, which is Optic Blast Lemonade. The drink caught attention because of its blue color, while

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After years of rumors, Sicario 3 is officially happening. The movie will be done without a script from franchise creator Taylor Sheridan. However, one massive return to the cast makes everything worthwhile.Black Label Media and Thunder Road are spearheading the third film in the franchise, after 2015’s Sicario and 2018’s Sicario: Day of the Soldado. Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio del Toro will reprise their roles of Kate Macer, Matt Graver, and

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Paramount Pictures is reportedly developing Transformers 8, with several familiar names set to return to the franchise. Now, new updates on the highly anticipated project have finally emerged.According to Deadline, Michael Bay is in early negotiations to direct the eighth installment of the Transformers film series. The acclaimed filmmaker had previously helmed several other live-action Transformers movies.Paramount has reportedly tapped Steven Spielberg as execu

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In a recent announcement, Lionsgate has confirmed a brand-new anniversary release of Dirty Dancing. The new adaptation will bring Baby and Johnny’s story to the stage as part of the film’s 40th anniversary celebrations.Originally released back in 1987, Dirty Dancing eventually became a sensational film. To honor the movie’s lasting cultural impact, Magic Hour Productions, Lionsgate, and others are joining hands to give fans a chance to experience

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New Avengers: Doomsday promo art gives a closer look at the heroes. The latest promo art gives a glimpse of Steve Rogers, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. Captain Steve Rogers is sporting his bearded look with long hair in it.He can be seen wielding Mjolnir with lightning in the background. Another piece of art shows Thor teaming up with the Fantastic Four and the New Avengers, with Doctor Doom’s face towering above the heroes.Black Panther and

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James Corden‘s much-anticipated Apple TV comedy-drama series has expanded its cast to include James McAvoy, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, and more. Various Artists Limited and TidyTwo will produce the show.According to Deadline, McAvoy, Waddingham, and Jim Broadbent will appear in guest roles in Corden and Ruth Jones’ The Choir. McAvoy was most recently seen in last year’s critically acclaimed musical film California Schemin’. Meanwhi

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The latest installment of Spider-Man is revealing a few interesting behind-the-scenes details. Recently, Tom Holland revealed how Spider-Man: Brand New Day handled one of its biggest action sequences.Speaking on the film’s final day of shooting, Holland explained that the movie used extensive practical stunts and a real location for its climactic prison fight.“We are shooting practical stunts and practical fights with no visual effects…

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Dan Stevens and Rebecca Hall are returning to the streaming screens in their sci-fi/superhero horror flick. Horror fans need to brace themselves as Onslaught gears up to be available on Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes, starting October 6, 2026.Adam Wingard’s action-horror thriller is about a sniper facing genetically engineered super soldiers, now available on digital platforms. The film serves as a thematic companion and shared-universe follow-up t

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British video game developer Auroch Digital has announced the PlayStation 5 release date for its new Warhammer game. The developer also revealed two characters from different Warhammer settings.Warhammer Survivors is set to launch on November 5 on the PlayStation Store. It is a fast-paced Vampire Survivors-style roguelite action game. Auroch developed the game in partnership with Warhammer and poncle. It combines the survivors-like formula with characters, weapons,

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Sherlock Holmes is no stranger to screen adaptations, but Roku Channel is putting a fresh spin on the icon. The streaming platform is rolling out Scarlett Holmes, a new limited procedural dramedy starring Lucy Hale.
Scarlett Holmes was announced on Tuesday, October 6, and will debut exclusively on the streaming service in 2027. Hale will also executive-produce the series, which comes from Jaggi Entertainment. Paris Herbert-Taylor and Katie Wilbert are writing the show, while

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The Grown Ups gang is getting ready for another round of comedy. The third film is now moving toward its release. Chris Rock has provided a new update on its progress.The American comedian confirmed the news during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He also revealed the film could hit screens “probably next summer,” pointing to a summer 2027 release window. Netflix hasn’t announced the release date yet.Chris Rock’

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Two estranged sisters are forced to reckon with trauma and long-buried family secrets after a fresh tragedy strikes their small hometown in the first footage for Peacock’s upcoming limited crime series, The Good Daughter.Based on Karin Slaughter’s 2017 bestselling novel of the same name, the six-episode thriller features Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy as sisters Samantha and Charlotte Quinn, whose lives were irrevocably fractured by a violent crime decades earlier.

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Game publisher Secret Mode has released a new trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer to celebrate its launch this week. The racing game comes from first-time developer Fuse Games, letting players immerse themselves in the high-octane thrill of podracing in the galaxy far, far away. It is the second major Star Wars video game released this year, following the turn-based tactics title Star Wars Zero Company.Star Wars: Galactic Racer features both single-player and multip

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One Marvel movie that debuted an X-Men character ahead of Avengers: Doomsday is now available digitally. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It can be purchased digitally for $29.99 and rented for $24.99. Rentals remain available for 30 days, with 48 hours to finish the movie once playback begins.The movie received positive reviews from fans and critics alike and became the third-highest-grossing movie of all time, just behind Jam

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One of the strangest entries in the long-running Howling franchise is now free to watch. The Howling: New Moon Rising, the 1995 seventh werewolf horror movie in the series, is streaming for free on YouTube Movies and ad-supported platforms including Tubi.Clive Turner wrote, directed, produced, and led the movie. The Howling: New Moon Rising takes a very different approach from the earlier movies. Turner filmed it in Pioneertown, California, and cast local residents, mus

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s recent arrival on digital platforms has also unveiled a deleted scene from the movie. The never-before-seen clip shows the webslinger being unmasked while he was at the hospital.Brand New Day’s digital release has treated fans to a series of gag reels and deleted scenes that didn’t make it to the final cut. Among those is a scene from the hospital where medics are taking off the mask of a wounded Spider-Man to treat h

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The first trailer for Gods Don’t Give Gifts has officially dropped. It marks a major milestone as one of the first AI-driven feature films to receive a theatrical release. The sci-fi horror film comes from Zack London, known online as Gossip Goblin.London directs the 104-minute feature, which expands the existing Gossip Goblin science-fiction universe. He co-produces the film with Fable Studio CEO Edward Saatchi.An international team handled the creative and t

"I gotta have faith!" Bleecker Street revealed one final promo trailer for the upcoming concert doc George Michael: The Faith Tour, hitting theaters worldwide this fall. The film is a magnificent celebration of iconic musician George Michael and a time capsule look back at an iconic moment in his life and career. Assembled from rediscovered, previously unseen & unheard 35mm footage of his 1988 show at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, this concert movie captures George at the height of h

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During the promotional tour for her upcoming action movie, Jessica Biel discussed her love for performing stunts alongside John Cena. Biel will share the screen with the wrestler-turned-actor in Apple TV’s Matchbox: The Movie, releasing later this week. The international action-adventure marks Biel’s return to feature films after nearly a decade of absence.During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Biel discussed doing her own stunts on Matchbox.
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During the promotional tour for her upcoming action movie, Jessica Biel discussed her love for performing stunts alongside John Cena. Biel will share the screen with the wrestler-turned-actor in Apple TV’s Matchbox: The Movie, releasing later this week. The international action-adventure marks Biel’s return to feature films after nearly a decade of absence.During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Biel discussed doing her own stunts on Matchbox.
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Sebastian Stan is still maintaining silence about his character in Matt Reeves‘ The Batman Part II. The actor is set to play a crucial part in the sequel, led by Robert Pattinson.During an interaction with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Stan was asked about his bald look that has fans buzzing on social media. When the host tried to find out if it was director Reeves who told him to keep the bald look for the movie, he replied, “I guess. I sup

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Shemar Moore recently shared some details about the extensive work he underwent to address a problem with his feet. The S.W.A.T. star revealed that he had three surgeries to correct severe bunions, which he had previously tried to keep hidden. He also explained how the treatment changed his confidence about showing his feet.Shemar Moore reveals how he made his feet presentableShemar Moore has credited surgery with helping him overcome a long-standing c