At The Movies
Tron: Ares
Mankind encounters AI beings for the first time when a highly sophisticated programme, Ares, leaves the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world. Directed by Joachim Rønning from a screenplay by Jesse Wigutow, Ares is based on a story by David Digilio and Wigutow. It is the third installment in the Tron series and a sequel to Tron: Legacy (2010). The film features an ensemble cast including Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, and Gillian Anderson, with Jeff Bridges reprising his role as Kevin Flynn from the previous films.
 

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Black Rabbit (Netflix)
Set against the backdrop of New York City's high-pressure nightlife scene, two brothers are pushed to the brink by their duty to family and their pursuit of success. Jake Friedken (Jude Law) is the charismatic owner of Black Rabbit, a restaurant and VIP lounge, poised to become the hottest spot in New York. But when his brother Vince (Jason Bateman) returns to the business unexpectedly, trouble soon follows; opening the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they've built. Sometimes an unbreakable bond between two brothers can shatter their world, and everything in its orbit.

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Play Dirty (Prime Video)
An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action packed thriller from director Shane Black. Parker (Mark Wahlberg), along with Grofield (LaKeith Stanfield), Zen (Rosa Salazar) and a skilled crew, stumble onto a score that pits them against the New York mob in this gritty, clever caper. This is pure fun, a lot of twists and turns. Funny with great action. Mark is great but LaKeith and Nat Wolfe steal every scene they are in. The film hardly takes a breath.


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A docuseries about actor Elizabeth Taylor, produced by Kim Kardashian, has been acquired by Fox News’ streaming service, Fox Nation. Titled Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar, the three part docuseries, produced by Kardashian with Passion Pictures and distributed internationally by Fremantle, will make its U.S. debut on Fox Nation on Oct. 6.

Pop star Taylor Swift is returning to cinemas with The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, which is tracking a debut of $35 million to $40 million over the weekend. Those projected ticket sales are significant considering Showgirl was announced just two weeks ago and is entering theaters with minimal promotion outside of Swift’s social media feeds.

Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) is going to see a familiar face when she reaches Cape Fullerton in When Calls the Heart Season 13. Brooke Shields is returning as Charlotte Thornton in Season 13. Shields will guest star in three episodes of the upcoming season, which is set to premiere in 2026.

Netflix has filled out the cast of its limited series The Age of Innocence, adding 14 actors to the adaptation of Edith Wharton’s classic novel. Three new additions, Fiona Glascott, Belinda Bromilow and Emma Shipp, will be series regulars, joining the previously cast.

Taylor Swift shared that her soon to be husband Travis Kelce had “the whole back garden” turned into the stage on which he would propose to her. To keep the surprise intact, he had her on his podcast New Heights, ensuring they’d be filming while the set-up happened outside.

Kylie Jenner and Rosalía are having a girl’s night out in the French capital. The close friends dined out at the Italian restaurant Gigi in Paris amid Fashion Week.

After going at it on X / Twitter for days, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj are apologizing to each other’s kids, who were referred to by name in a series of low blows issued by both rappers.

Stardust Racers is opening back up to the public. The roller coaster at Universal Studios Orlando‘s new theme park Epic Universe has been closed for over two weeks following a rider passing away after going on the attraction.

The next installment of Resident Evil is gaining a few more stars. Weapons filmmaker Zach Cregger is set to helm the new reboot of the horror franchise and three more actors have been cast in the movie, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Johnno Wilson.

Hailey Welch, also known as “Hawk Tuah Girl,” is responding to a video posted by actress Brittney Rae Carrera who claims Hailey replaced her in the new comedy series Chad Powers starring Glen Powell. “I wasn’t made aware this was happening and it was in no way malicious at all. I actually love her content and think she is a funny and sweet girl,” Hailey concluded.

Andrew Sorkin is making a sequel to The Social Network. This time out, he's not only writing the script, but taking the directorial reins from David Fincher. The stars of the first film will not be reprising their roles.