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Netflix has officially dropped the trailer for the upcoming Avicii documentary. The late DJ/producer shares the story of his life in his own words in the new project titled, Avicii - I'm Tim. Featuring narrations from the artist himself, fans get a glimpse of the "Levels" and "Hey Brother" hitmaker. Telling the story of how a shy boy from Sweden became one of the most beloved musicians in the world, the documentary is emotional. Avicii died by suicide in April 2018 in Muscat, Oman at the age of 28. Through the documentary, fans will get a chance to catch a glimpse of his story through home movies, private archives and follow his career all the way up to his tragic end. Directed by Henrik Burman, the film sees conversations with family, artist colleagues and best friends as they peel back t...

Disney has released another teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action film Lilo & Stitch. In an adorable new clip that tugs at the audience's nostalgic heartstrings, the teaser shared on social media and YouTube sees Stitch paying homage to The Lion King as he is lifted into the air like Simba in the opening scene. The caption for the video reads, "Long live the...King?" The new trailer for the reimagination of the animated classic also features the original series' iconic theme song, "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride," playing in the background. As Stitch is lifted in the air, he appears to be wearing floaties and squirms away, making a splash on the beach as he falls to the sand. At the end of the clip, Stitch crawls on screen and greets the audience with a "Hi."The teaser trailer debu...

Lil Wayne has responded to Kendrick Lamar's mention of him in "Wacced Out Murals," the opening track of Kendrick's surprise album GNX. Released on November 22, the song references Wayne’s disappointment over not being chosen to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, a coveted spot that ultimately went to Kendrick.The Super Bowl, scheduled for February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in Wayne's hometown of New Orleans, has been a source of tension. In September, Wayne publicly expressed his frustration, saying the decision "hurt a whole lot" and that he wasn't "mentally prepared for a letdown." Kendrick addressed this in GNX, rapping: “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud/ Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.”Despite the candid nature of Kendrick’s lyric, W...

The Library of Congress has announced its 2024 list of movies that will be preserved in the National Film Registry.Among the 25 films to be added into the registry are The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Social Network, Dirty Dancing, No Country for Old Men, Up in Smoke, Uptown Saturday Night and Spy Kids. “Films reflect our nation’s history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come. We’re honored by the responsibility to add 25 diverse new films to the National Film Registry each year as we work to preserve our cultural heritage,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement.“This is a collective effort in the film community to preserve our cinematic heritage, and we are grateful to our partners, including the National Film Preservation Boar...

There's a new Karate Kid in town and Mr. Han is ready to put him to work. Sony Pictures has released the official trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, ushering a new era fo the martial arts franchise.Premiering next spring, the film brings back the original Karate Kid star, Ralph Macchio. He played Daniel LaRusso in the original 1984 Karate Kid film. Macchio stars alongside Jackie Chan who played Mr. Han in the 2010 remake starring Jaden Smith. American Born Chinese star Ben Wang will be playing the student Li Fong, the latest martial arts protege to Daniel and Mr. Han. The official logline of the film reads, "After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries t...

As excitement builds for 2025's movie releases, A24 has debuted the trailer for Warfare, a powerful war drama co-directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza. The film promises an intense and immersive look at modern conflict, offering a deeply personal perspective that puts viewers right in the middle of the action.Drawing from Mendoza's firsthand experiences, Warfare transports audiences to Iraq in 2006, where a platoon of Navy SEALs is stationed inside an Iraqi family's home. As the SEALs watch over forces moving through the insurgent territory, the film captures the chaos, tension and human cost of war in real time. Mendoza, a decorated veteran who earned a Silver Star for his leadership during a sniper overwatch mission in Ramadi, channels his memories into an unflinching...

Internationally-known footballer Lionel Messi is officially working with Disney. Messi's upcoming animated series titled Messi and the Giants is expected to arrive on Disney Channel and Disney+ following its acquisition by Disney Branded Television. The series was initially reported to be in the works sine 2023. It is slated to now premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ at a future date. In a statement, Messi said of the series being picked up by Disney, "I always dreamed of being involved in a project that would share the values of sports, the very same values that have been so important to my career, with younger generations. Nothing truly is impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. I look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and I hope I w...

Three documentaries about UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione are currently in the works.The first comes from Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney, known for his work such as The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and Taxi to the Dark Side. His Jigsaw Prods. and Anonymous Content are working together for the project and will dive into the creation of these killers, its reflection on our society and "the values we place on who lives and who dies."Next up is from Emmy nominee Stephen Robert Morse, producer of the Amanda Knox documentary on Netflix, whose work on Mangione will explore the different perspectives of those involved in both the murder and its aftermath such as the victims, the families and the suspect himself. It will al...

Hiroshi Fujiwara - the Japanese “Godfather of Streetwear” - has ventured into something new. Under FRGMT’s name, the multi-hyphenate produced his first short film about sneakers, entitled the oFFERING (SPIRIDON). Directed by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker, Hirokazu Kore-eda alongside emerging director, Milena Kaneako, the video draws cues from Kore-eda’s multi-award-winning psychological mystery thriller, Monster. From the way it was shot, scripted and edited, both filmmakers craft a soft, nostalgic and youthful mood centering on a pair of Air Zoom Spiridon, while Fujiwara’s bouncy electronic score and deeply rooted sense of culture tie the narrative together.Speaking on the short film, Hiroshi Fujiwara says, “When we think of sneakers, we think of sports and streetwear. Of course, that is t...

While the theatrical run for Wicked has not ended quite yet, Universal Pictures is already drumming up excitement for the Part Two. The studio has taken to X to reveal that the second part of the franchise film will now have the official title of Wicked: For Good. In the post from the official film's account, the studio writes, "You will be changed. Wicked: For Good, only in theaters November 21, 2025." The title appears to be named after a duet from the second act of Stephen Sondheim and Winnie Holzman’s musical of the same name Wicked: For Good. Both the first and second film were filmed back-to-back and will see Ariana Grande and Cythnia Erivo return as Glinda and Elphaba respectively. The second film picks up right after the events of "Defying Gravity."The first film has garnered over ...

We're taking a trip to Thailand as HBO released the official trailer for The White Lotus season three.The events of the upcoming season, which is set to premiere on February 16, 2025, will take place over a week and follows a number of guests and employees staying at the luxurious Thailand resort, The White Lotus. The trailer starts off by showing both the fun and relaxing escapades of the guests, but things quickly turn sour as they realize that something isn't right.Reprising her role from season one is Natasha Rothwell as Belinda, who travels to Thailand on an exchange. Meanwhile, season three's new cast includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger...

A new official visual for Lazarus has been unveiled via the project’s official X account. First announced in summer 2023, Lazarus is an upcoming sci-fi anime series by Shinichiro Watanabe, the legendary director of Cowboy Bebop.Set against a vibrant purple backdrop, the new visual features a striking tricolor palette. At the center of the is an unidentified packaging, where its contents have spilled all across the floor. The contents are depicted as white and pearl-like, with a group of hands scattering around the suspicious packaging. The accompanying caption reads “The impactful visual of the painkiller "Hapuna" that spreads around the world as a miracle drug with no side effects but causes death within three years of taking it has been released 💊” — hinting at the pearl-like con...