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Perth Now
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Taylor Russell exits Thomas Crown Affair over 'creative differences'
Taylor Russell has exited the Thomas Crown Affair over 'creative differences'. The 31-year-old actress was previously cast as the female lead in Michael B. Jordan's upcoming reimagining of the 1968 film but she has now left the project and the role will be recast, according to Deadline. The film is currently in production in London. Michael is directing, starring in and producing the movie via his production banner Outlier Society, alongside Elizabeth Raposo. Russell's departure is surprising as she underwent a long casting process that included meetings, auditions and a screen test with Jordan in London at the beginning of the year, before landing the role. This will be the third Thomas Crown Affair movie, with the original 1968 movie pairing Faye Dunaway as Vicki Anderson, an investigator hired to discover the culprits of a multi-million dollar bank heist, and Steve McQueen as the orchestrator of the crime, Thomas Crown. The 1999 movie remake Pierce Brosnan as a rich playboy who enjoyed the thrill of stealing art, opposite insurance investigator Rene Russo. Lily Gladstone and Sir Kenneth Branagh are among the cast of the new film, although their roles are being kept under wraps. The upcoming movie takes place in Europe, and the art of thieving remains a central theme of the film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Drew Pearce has written the script, while Patrick McCormick and Marc Toberoff will serve as producers. Alan Trustman, who wrote the original film, has been hired as an executive producer on the upcoming movie. The romantic thriller is scheduled for release in March 2027.
Business Insider
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
HBO Max is getting into thumbnail testing — 9 years after Netflix
HBO Max plans to start testing different photo thumbnails for movies like "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan. HBO Max plans to start testing different photo thumbnails for movies like "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan. Warner Bros. HBO Max plans to start testing different photo thumbnails for movies like "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan. Warner Bros. lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Better late than never. Warner Bros. Discovery is preparing to roll out A/B testing on HBO Max photo thumbnails for the first time, two employees familiar with the project told Business Insider. A company spokesperson confirmed the effort. The project, which one employee nicknamed the "multi-armed bandit," will randomly display one of several different thumbnails — the small preview images you see for a TV show or movie before you click — for each HBO Max title. After the tests, the system will show all users the thumbnail that drives the most engagement. The rollout shows how WBD's flagship streamer is playing catch-up to rivals like Netflix, which publicly confirmed it was A/B thumbnail testing nine years ago, in May 2016. Disney+, Hulu, and Peacock also started A/B thumbnail tests years ago. And Paramount+ started A/B testing images last year, which the company said boosted its click-through rate by 162%. WBD has previously used A/B tests in other ways but hasn't applied them to thumbnails. HBO Max will first test thumbnails on a small number of popular TV shows and movies, and if all goes well, plans to roll out the program across most of the streamer's catalog in the first half of 2026, an employee close to the project said. This person added that WBD eventually wants to personalize thumbnails by tailoring them to specific users, like Netflix does. Beyond the paid streamers, thumbnails have become something of an obsession for social-media creators. Top YouTuber MrBeast has a team dedicated to making thumbnails that generated about 50 iterations per video as of last year, according to Chucky Appleby, who oversaw the effort at the time. Related stories Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know The future is AI HBO Max's thumbnail variations will initially be created by humans, the employee close to the project said. However, they eventually expect that to change. "AI isn't incorporated now, but that is the plan," this person said. The spokesperson confirmed AI would help scale thumbnail selection eventually, though humans would remain involved. Streamers are racing to add AI to their platforms. Netflix has debuted an AI search tool and also recently refreshed its layout to include vertical video. Some analysts say it should go a step further by adding more short-form content to better compete with YouTube and TikTok. As for WBD's AI efforts in streaming, HBO Max uses AI to improve content recommendations. It revamped its personalization system last summer. The company said these changes meaningfully improved viewership time, return visits, homepage-to-playback conversions, and titles watched. Three WBD software engineers told BI that HBO Max's tech has room for improvement, but has come a long way. "It's not that smart, but the recommendation system does its job," a WBD software engineer told BI.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
What's Coming to Max in July 2025? Full List of New Movies, Shows
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Wondering what's on Max in July 2025? You're in the right place. In this article you'll find every single new release coming to HBO's streaming platform, running from July 1 to July 31. The biggest addition this month is undoubtedly Sinners. Director Ryan Coogler's innovative vampire action movie stars Michael B. Jordan as the twin brothers who come up against a devilish force played with malice by Jack O'Connell. Sinners premiers on July 4. Michael B. Jordan stars in Sinners Michael B. Jordan stars in Sinners Warner Bros It's far from the only film though, with dozens dropping on July 1. The list includes not one but two versions of Dances With Wolves (the second being the extended cut of actor/director Kevin Costner's epic Western), The Amityville Horror (both classic and remake), Annabelle, and a grand total of six Mortal Kombat movies, from 1995 to 2021. Meanwhile, if you're a fan of reality TV, you'll want to check out Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing Season 3, 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? Season 9, My Big Fat Fabulous Life Season 13, and of course, Shark Week, which swims onto screens July 20. Scroll down to see the full list of July 2025 releases on Max. What's Coming to Max in July 2025 July 1 Annabelle (2014) Better Off Dead... Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me Canyon River Carol Chopped: Volume 4, Season 61 (Food Network) Cunningham Dames Dances With Wolves Dances With Wolves: Extended Cut Film Geek Get Out Get Shorty (1995) In Time Insidious Jewel Robbery Jimmy the Gent Lady Killer Lawyer Man Life as We Know It Love & Other Drugs Love Crazy Moana with Sound (1926) Mortal Kombat (1995) Mortal Kombat (2021) Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Napoleon Dynamite One Way Passage Other Men's Women Picture Snatcher Private Detective 62 Red Dawn (1984) Shadow of the Thin Man Shaun the Sheep Movie Showgirls Sinner's Holiday Smart Money Snatched (2017) Song of the Thin Man Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay Taxi! (1932) The Amityville Horror (1979) The Amityville Horror (2005) The Big Lebowski The Brink (2019) The Great Wall The Kennel Murder Case The Key The Last House on the Left The Meg The Public Enemy The Road to Singapore (1931) The St. Louis Kid The Strawberry Blonde The Thin Man Goes Home The Three Stooges Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Torrid Zone Two O'Clock Courage Tyrel Valentine's Day Valley of the Sun (1942) What's Your Number? What's Your Number? Extended Edition Winner Take All (1932) Woman at War July 2 Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print (HBO Original) My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Season 13 (TLC) Welcome to Plathville, Season 7 (TLC) July 3 Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League The Deep Three, Season 3 July 4 On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (A24) Sinners (2025) July 7 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, Season 9 (TLC) Wardens of the North, Season 4 (Animal Planet) July 10 Back to the Frontier, Season 1 (Max Original, Magnolia Network) Celebrity IOU, Season 10 (HGTV) Isadora Moon, Season 1B (Max Original) July 11 Chasing the West, Season 1 (HGTV) House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 202 (HGTV) House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 243 (HGTV) Opus (A24) Rage (Furia), Season 1 (HBO Original) July 12 Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan, Season 5 (Discovery) July 14 Evil Lives Here, Season 18 (ID) Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, Season 3 (Discovery) Two Guys Garage, Season 24 July 15 A Killer Among Friends, Season 1 (ID) July 16 911: Did the Killer Call?, Season 1 (ID) July 17 Beat Bobby Flay, Season 38 (Food Network) July 18 Billy Joel: And So It Goes (HBO Original) Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Season 51 (Food Network) Family Recipe Showdown, Season 1 (Food Network) I Love You Forever (2024) July 19 Guy's Ranch Kitchen, Season 7B (Food Network) Zillow Gone Wild, Season 2 (HGTV) July 20 Shark Week 2025 (Discovery) Teen Titans Go!, Season 9C (Cartoon Network) July 22 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain, Season 1 (CNN) July 25 AEW Special Events, 2023C (2023) AEW Special Events, 2024C (2024) Care Bears: Unlock the Magic S1F: The No Heart Games (2024) Death of a Unicorn (A24) July 26 The Pioneer Woman, Season 39 (Food Network) July 29 Worst Cooks in America, Season 29 (Food Network) July 31
Mint
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kenneth Branagh and Lily Gladstone join Michael B. Jordan's adaptation of 'The Thomas Crown Affair'
Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming reimagining of 'The Thomas Crown Affair', directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan, has added two major talents to its ensemble cast: Oscar winner Kenneth Branagh and Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone. The film is scheduled for an exclusive theatrical release on March 5, 2027, with production set to begin this summer. While details remain under wraps, Kenneth Branagh is reportedly set to play a villainous role in the high-stakes heist drama. Lily Gladstone's role has yet to be disclosed, though her casting marks a notable addition following her critically acclaimed performance in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'. Jordan, who is also producing the film through his Outlier Society alongside Elizabeth Raposo, leads the cast with Taylor Russell ('Bones and All'). They are joined by Branagh and Gladstone in what is shaping up to be one of Amazon MGM Studios' most anticipated projects. Legendary producer Charles Roven, best known for 'Oppenheimer', has also come on board via his Atlas Entertainment banner. Additional producers include Patrick McCormick and Marc Toberoff of Toberoff Productions. Alan Trustman, who wrote the screenplay for the original 1968 film, will serve as an executive producer. The screenplay for this new version of 'The Thomas Crown Affair' was written by Drew Pearce, based on earlier drafts by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson. The film aims to honour the legacy of the original, while offering a contemporary take on the story. Though official plot details remain confidential, the story is expected to follow in the footsteps of both the 1968 original and the 1999 remake — both centred around a wealthy, thrill-seeking man who masterminds an elaborate robbery purely for the excitement, only to meet his match in a sharp and determined investigator. The dynamic between the criminal mastermind and the investigator is central to the story's enduring appeal. The original film, directed by Norman Jewison, starred Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, while the 1999 remake, helmed by 'Die Hard' director John McTiernan, featured Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in the lead roles. With a stellar cast and an accomplished creative team, Michael B. Jordan's 'The Thomas Crown Affair' is generating strong anticipation ahead of its 2027 theatrical release.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lily Gladstone to be seen in 'The Thomas Crown Affair'
Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone has bagged a pivotal role in Amazon MGM Studios' reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair, which will be helmed by Michael B. Jordan. Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone has bagged a pivotal role in Amazon MGM Studios' reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair, which will be helmed by Michael B. Jordan . The character details of Gladstone have not been revealed yet. Oscar winner Kenneth Branagh is also a new addition to the cast, as per Variety. Jordan and Taylor Russell lead the cast of the film, which shoots this summer and is slated for an exclusive theatrical release on March 5, 2027. While plot details are being kept under wraps, both the original 1968 film from United Artists and the 1999 remake from MGM were heist stories revolving around a wealthy, thrill-seeking man who orchestrates a high-stakes robbery simply for the challenge, only to find himself entangled in a complex cat-and-mouse game with a brilliant investigator. Drew Pearce wrote the script for The Thomas Crown Affair, with Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson penning an earlier draft, based on the original film. Patrick McCormick and Toberoff Productions' Marc Toberoff will also serve as producers, with Alan Trustman -- who penned the 1968 original -- serving as executive producer.
