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News18
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Mickey 17 To Dog Man, 4 Hollywood Movies Releasing On JioHotstar This August
Last Updated: Helmed by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho, Mickey 17 features Robert Pattinson in the lead role. JioHotstar is all set to bring an exciting lineup of high-profile Hollywood films this August. Whether you are a sci-fi fan, an action comedy admirer, or simply love to delve into psychological thrillers and heartwarming adventure stories, this fresh lineup will have you covered. Let us take a look at the best Hollywood movies streaming in August 2025 on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium): Mickey 17 (August 7) The highly anticipated science fiction dark comedy is finally making its way to the streaming platform. Helmed by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho, Mickey 17 features Robert Pattinson in the lead role. Based on the 2022 novel titled Mickey7, the film is set in 2054 and follows a man who joins a space colony as an Expendable, a disposable worker who is cloned every time he dies. Alongside Pattinson, the film also stars Naomi Ackie, Patsy Ferran, Steven Yeun, Cameron Britton, Stephen Park, and others. Love Hurts (August 7) Jonathan Eusebio's directorial debut, Love Hurts, is an action comedy film that follows a real estate agent who is a former hitman. Things intensify when his brother, a skilled killer, begins to look for him. The cast of the film includes Ke Huy Quan, Sean Astin, Daniel Wu, and Ariana DeBose. Love Hurts combines genre conventions with personal drama, followed by witty banter. The film marks Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan's return to an action role. Drop (August 11) Premiering on August 11, Drop is a must-watch for psychological thriller lovers. The plot follows a widowed mother who attempts to re-enter the dating scene. Although her first date goes smoothly, she starts receiving frightening and upsetting texts on her phone, causing her to feel paranoid and threatened. Directed by Christopher Landon, this mystery thriller is written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. The cast of the film includes Meghann Fahy, Violett Beane, Brandon Sklenar, and Jeffery Self, among others. Dog Man (August 11) The animated superhero comedy is adapted from Dav Pilkey's best-selling children's comic novels. It is a spin-off of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie and the second film in the Captain Underpants franchise. Helmed by Peter Hastings, the film stars the voices of Pete Davidson, Isla Fisher, Lil Rey Howery, Lucas Hopkins Calderon, and Ricky Gervais. The plot revolves around an accident fusing a police officer and his dog as they must stop Petey, the evil orange cat, from igniting a crime wave. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hollywood OTT lineup for August 2025: Mickey 17, Drop, and more on JioHotstar
Attention all science fiction, action comedy, psychological thriller, and family-friendly animation aficionados! JioHotstar has a jam-packed lineup of high-profile Hollywood films planned for August 2025. These films, which you can also watch via OTTPlay Premium, are something to look forward to. Mickey 17, Drop Hollywood flicks streaming in August 2025 on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium) Mickey 17—Streaming from August 7 A highly anticipated film is Mickey 17, a science fiction black comedy penned and directed by Bong Joon Ho—the Academy Award–winning director of Parasite (available to stream on Sony LIV via OTTplay Premium). Robert Pattinson plays the major role in the movie adaptation of Edward Ashton's 2022 book Mickey7, which also features Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, and Naomi Ackie. Mickey Barnes (Pattinson), an "Expendable" (a worker replicated every time he dies), is the protagonist of an action-adventure film set in 2054. When Mickey encounters his next incarnation, he starts to doubt his role in the greater system, as he is assigned suicide missions on an icy inhabited world. Fans of dark comedies and science fiction existentialist themes will love this new release. Love Hurts—Streaming from August 7 Jonathan Eusebio's directorial debut, the stylised action-comedy Love Hurts, also arrives the same day. The film's lead actor, Ke Huy Quan, plays a real estate agent who was once a hitman. Things intensify once his brother, a skilled killer, begins his search for him. Love Hurts combines genre conventions with personal drama, witty banter, and an ensemble cast that includes Sean Astin, Daniel Wu, and Ariana DeBose. Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan's return to an action role boosts the film's popularity. Drop—Streaming from August 11 Premiering on August 11, Drop is a must-see for aficionados of psychological thrillers. With Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, and Meghann Fahy at the helm, Christopher Landon directs the film. In the beginning of the story, a widowed mother named Violet (Fahy) attempts to re-enter the dating scene. Her first date goes smoothly until she starts receiving frightening and upsetting texts on her phone, causing her to feel threatened and paranoid. This film is highly recommended for those who enjoy suspenseful movies, as it skilfully develops tension with minimal locale and rising dread. The screenplay is penned by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. Dog Man—Streaming from August 11 Dog Man, an animated superhero comedy adapted from Dav Pilkey's best-selling children's comic novels, rounds out the releases for the month. The DreamWorks Animation film, which was directed by Peter Hastings, has Ricky Gervais, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, and Pete Davidson in voice roles. Dog Man is the result of an accident fusing a police officer and his dog, making for a story that younger viewers and fans of "Captain Underpants" would find entertaining. He must stop Petey, the evil cat, from igniting a crime wave. Families can enjoy the fun and action-packed film.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
9 thriller movies we'll probably never get to see – and the reasons why
Link is copied Comments Whether you're a fan of gritty crime dramas, tense courtroom encounters, psychological shockers or murder mysteries, the thriller is one of the widest and most popular genres in cinema. All types of movies fall under this banner (and it's a genre which has kept us glued to the screen for decades, and has continued to do so in 2025), from the likes of Black Bag and Drop through to the upcoming remake of The Running Man and the big screen version of best-selling novel The Housemaid. But for every dose of thrills keeping us on the edge of our seat, the path is littered with those that never quite made it. Here's 10 from all sub-genres of thriller that once could have been box office gold, yet never saw the light of day... (Picture: REX/Shutterstock) First up, we have this intriguing sounding action thriller which was all set to be made courtesy of Lethal Weapon producer Joel Silver, with Wesley Snipes taking the lead. Sandblast, which was originally tipped to star Eddie Murphy, told the story of a landmine expert navigating a dangerous desert. But despite the interesting premise and big name cast, it never became a reality, and the reason isn't clear. However YouTube channel TheItalianStallion has taken a closer look at the film that never was, citing everything from its similarity to 90s movie Broken Arrow, to creative issues around co-star Jean-Claude Van Damme (Photo by) The Wachowskis have given the movie world hits such as the Matrix franchise, Cloud Atlas and the 90s indie gem Bound. But one project of theirs which never became a reality was their adaptation of Joseph R Garber's 1995 best-seller Vertical Run. Kurt Russell had been tipped to star in the movie about an executive who has the work day from hell, after his boss - and everyone else he meets - tries to kill him. But despite all the big-name talent attached, and the backing of Warner Bros, this one never made it past pre-production. It's not clear why, but we can't pretend this wouldn't have made a cracking film (Picture:) Nothing to do with the social media behemoth, Tick-Tock was originally announced in 2001 with a stellar cast that included the likes of Samuel L Jackson and Jennifer Lopez. The plot centred on an amnesiac who wakes up in the custody of the FBI and finds out he is the prime suspect for a string of bomb attacks in Los Angeles. The film was set to go into production in early 2002, however reports at the time suggested it was shelved following the 9/11 attacks that same year. Filmmaker Stephen Norrington, who was attached to the project, went on to make The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen, but has since retired from directing (Picture: John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images) Vince Vaughn has been a familiar face on screens over the past few decades thanks to his roles in the likes of Dodgeball, The Wedding Crashers, The Break-Up and recent Netflix smash Nonnas. But one movie he was attached to that we never got to see was the big-screen version of Ridley Pearson's suspense thriller The Risk Agent. The actor was announced in 2012 to have acquired the film rights to the novel, about a military contractor who joins forces with a Chinese intelligence officer to investigate a kidnapping. All of which sounds like cinematic gold. Except, 13 years later, we're still waiting to see it, with reports suggesting it's still 'in development'. Could it happen? In theory, yes, but with no release date or production date forthcoming, who knows if it'll ever become a reality (Picture:) So this one might tip into the realms of romance, but it's a romantic thriller more than anything else, so we'll include it. The Bodyguard, which stars Kevin Costner as a former Secret Service agent turned reluctant bodyguard to a superstar singer (Whitney Houston), was pretty much imprinted on the brain of anyone who grew up in the 90s. Mainly for Houston's smash hit track I Will Always Love You, of course. And it was so huge that it's not surprising there were plans for a sequel, which this time would have featured Costner starring alongside the late Princess Diana. Following her tragic, premature death in 1997, however, plans ground to a halt. And while that put an end to all plans for a sequel, the Bodyguard has lived on as a hit stage musical - and Deadline revealed in April a remake of the original is in development (Picture: Warner Bros) You'd think a filmmaker as revered as Alfred Hitchcock would have no problem getting a movie before the cameras, right? Well, that's where you're wrong. The creative genius behind such classic films as Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window and Strangers On A Train did have some projects which never made it to screen. Notably, 1967's Kaleidoscope, the dark tale of a New York bodybuilder-turned-serial killer, who lures his female victims to their deaths near water. Unfortunately, we'll never know what might have been with this low-budget effort - as executives at MCA/Universal turned the script down, deciding it was just too explicit for them. Hitchcock went on to make espionage thriller Topaz instead, before releasing serial killer thriller Frenzy in 1972 (Photo) Spike Lee's 2006 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Chiwitel Ajiofor was a critical and commercial hit when it was released, scoring an impressive 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes - and becoming the director's highest-grossing movie ahead of previous champion Malcolm X. So it's no surprise that a sequel was planned for the movie, which centred on an elaborate bank-heist turned hostage drama on Wall Street. However, Lee himself revealed in 2011 that plans for the follow-up had been shelved as he could not secure funding. 'Inside Man was my most successful film, but we can't get the sequel made,' he said at the time. Instead, film fans had to make do with a belated follow-up, 2019's Inside Man: Most Wanted, with a whole new cast and director. You can see that one on Netflix, while being left to wonder how Lee's version might have been (Picture: Lee/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock) Now here's one that had a pretty top-notch cast attached, with the likes of Gerard Butler, Matthew McConaughey and Sam Worthington all reported to be on board at the time. The film, based on the novel Thunder Run - The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad by David Zucchino, about the capture of the Iraqi capital by US forces in 2003, was originally announced in 2011. And aside from the cast, it promised some pretty impressive visuals too, with the movie set to be shot in 3D and feature CGI motion-capture technology. It never became a reality, though. Why, we're not sure, but we can't pretend we're not a little disappointed by its non-appearance (Picture:for Tribeca Festival) Considering his track record in action thrillers over the decades, Jason Statham seems like the perfect choice to topline a movie based on a novel by Andy McNab. And so it was that the Beekeeper star was revealed to be starring as an SAS agent in Echelon, based on McNab's book Firewall. Except the author revealed in 2011 that scheduling clashes had forced the star to quit. 'There are so many films he's got lined up, there wouldn't be a slot for him to do it,' he told Digital Spy. We've not heard a peep from this adaptation since then, so whether or not it'll get made, with Statham or another star, remains to be seen (Picture: Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage) Next Gallery
UPI
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Jessica Camacho: 'Countdown' agent great at reading people, situations
1 of 2 | Jessica Camacho and Jensen Ackles star in "Countdown," airing on Wednesdays. Photo courtesy of Prime Video NEW YORK, July 16 (UPI) -- Bosch: Legacy, Sleepy Hollow and The Flash alum Jessica Camacho says Amber Oliveras, the DEA agent she plays, is a strong, smart, essential member of her team on the freshman action-drama series Countdown. "She specializes in going undercover, so she's good at slipping into different identities," Camacho, 42, told UPI in a recent Zoom interview. "She's good at selling a story. She's good at reading people, assessing a situation very quickly, paying attention, putting a plan together, executing that plan. She's got a lot of skills. She's quite capable, in summary." With new episodes rolling out Wednesdays, the Prime Video show follows a multi-department task force investigating the brazen murder of a Department of Homeland Security agent. The role is a physically demanding one for Camacho, whose Oliveras is always on the move, chasing down the bad guys. "That part was challenging, but also fun to kind of rise up to that occasion and dig within myself for that great resilience, for that internal strength to show up properly and to give her the energy that she deserves," Camacho said. "It was hard, but it was great." Eric Dane's Nathan Blythe is the FBI senior special agent in charge of the operation, while Jensen Ackles plays Mark Meachum, a hotshot LAPD detective. Drop and God Friended Me actress Violett Beane, 29, plays tech-savvy rookie FBI Agent Evan Shepherd, who graduated at the top of her class at Quantico. "She's the newest addition to the team," Beane said. "She is young. She's eager. She has a lot to prove and she doesn't always say the right things, but she means well." Over the course of the season, Evan's cyber-expertise proves valuable to the team. "She finds a few of the clues that are pretty pertinent to the case and offers the skill set, whether it be hacking -- which she doesn't like it to be called that, but that's what it is -- coding, other things, where she's able to find sort of that little piece of the puzzle that maybe was overlooked," Beane said. "She does a lot of computer work, a lot behind the computer, but you see her get out into the field, interrogating people, interviewing them. It's been so fun to play," she added. Like the other younger members of the task force, Evan finds herself constantly seeking Blythe's approval. "We had this ongoing thing on set where we were just like: 'Dad? Papa?'" Beane laughed. "Everyone, I feel like, is sort of vying for Blythe's approval." "We want to please him," Camacho agreed. "Every character respects Blythe so much and, so, we want his approval and I think Evan, being the youngest one, she's definitely vying for it a bit more."
NZ Herald
14-07-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Clothing waste tackled: Whangārei part of recycling pilot with The Warehouse
Clothing that's still in good condition will be passed on to The Salvation Army's Family Stores, where it can be resold to support local community services. Items that can't be reused will be recycled into products such as signage, packaging, protection mats and even acoustic panels. Nick Garforth, area manager for Salvation Army Family Stores, said the system is designed to keep donations local. 'The product that comes in is processed through the local Whangārei [Warehouse] store, sold in the Whangārei [family] store, and the money generated goes to local mission funding. 'Ultimately, it will help this community – and there's absolutely no doubt about that.' The pilot has been running for about three weeks and Garforth said early signs are positive. 'We're seeing some good numbers coming through. It's not breaking the bank, but people are engaging with the project and donating at the Whangārei Warehouse,' he said. 'There's no reason it won't continue to be a success.' The pilot will also test how incentives can help encourage long-term recycling behaviours. Asked if he was concerned about donation volumes overwhelming stores, Garforth said: 'We have very robust processing systems in place to take care of large volumes. We never close for donations.' To encourage people to take part, The Warehouse is offering a reward through its Market Club loyalty programme. Anyone who donates clothing will receive a voucher for 10% off clothing purchases over $30, either in-store or online. Every kilo of clothing collected will be tracked and reported, so customers can see the real impact of their donations. Phil Cumming, general manager of sustainability and ethical sourcing at The Warehouse Group, says the initiative is part of the company's wider push to make sustainable living easier and more accessible. The Good Drop adds to The Warehouse Group's existing in-store recycling options, which currently include electronics, soft plastics, mobile phones and ink cartridges. 'The trial is about testing how incentives can help encourage long-term recycling behaviours,' Caroline Dewstow, sustainability partner at The Warehouse Group, said. Dewstow said The Warehouse had worked with the Salvation Army for many years and knew the power of their national scale and positive impact in local communities. It was a 'no-brainer' for the pair to partner on this initiative. Sarah Curtis is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate, focusing on a wide range of issues. She has nearly 20 years' experience in journalism, most of which she spent reporting on the courts in Gisborne and the East Coast.
