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On YouTubeEntertainment News / Nerdist / January 22
'Masters of the Universe' trailer shows He-Man's heroic journey
The teaser for the Masters of the Universe live-action film trailer played heavily on nostalgia for the ’80s cartoon and Mattel toyline. And now, the actual trailer has arrived, and it delivered all the retro vibes you could want.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 21
'Masters of the Universe' teaser gives first glimpse of He-Man and stirs up nostalgia
The highly-anticipated Masters of the Universe live-action film’s new teaser to ramp up interest in its full trailer is very, very good.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 16
Sir Idris Elba's knighthood got 'lost in the post'
Sir Idris Elba almost missed out on his knighthood because the consideration letter "got lost in a pile of post". The Luther star was recognized in the
Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 14
‘Hijack’ Boss & Idris Elba Explain Shocking Sam Twist in Season 2 Premiere
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the Hijack Season 2 premiere “Signal.”] Hijack delivers quite the shock in its first episode: Something’s clearly happened that leads to a surprising move from Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) that you likely didn’t see coming.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 9
Idris Elba feels 'honored to be recognised'
Idris Elba is determined to "make a difference for young people". The 53-year-old actor was recently awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honors list "for services to young people", following his campaign against knife crime in the UK, and Idris is thrilled that his efforts have been recognised.
Entertainment News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 5
New to Apple TV+ in January 2026
From the new seasons of acclaimed Idris Elba and Harrison Ford-led series to the continuation of Palm Royale Season 2, Apple TV+ has lots of new stuff coming in January 2026 (Sign up for a free trial!).
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 30
Ellie Goulding awarded MBE for services to biodiversity and climate
Ellie Goulding has been awarded an MBE in King Charles' New Year Honours List. The 39-year-old singer – who is a global environmental ambassador for the UN – has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to biodiversity and the climate.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 30
Idris Elba knighted by King Charles
Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles. The 53-year-old actor - whose Elba Hope Foundation supports youth advocacy – was included on the monarch’s New Year's Honours List for his work campaigning against knife crime.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 28
Will ‘Hijack’ With Idris Elba Return for Season 3?
Idris Elba has another crisis to manage when Hijack returns with its second season in January, but we’re already wondering what the future could hold for Sam Nelson.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 12
New Luther film confirmed as Idris Elba reunites with Ruth Wilson
Idris Elba is reuniting with Ruth Wilson for a new Luther film. The 53-year-old actor is reprising his role as the titular detective in a new Netflix movie, and his former castmate - who was part of the original BBC series but absent from 2023's Luther: The Fallen Sun - will join him for the upcoming feature.
20 stars who nailed their accents so well we couldn’t believe they were acting
From prim-and-proper English lords to gritty American heroes, some actors have a truly shocking range. The stars below adopted an accent so flawless that we couldn't believe they were acting. Check them out!
20 film franchises that failed or are failing
If there’s one thing that Hollywood seems to really love, it’s a franchise. However, for every Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and MCU, there’s an Eragon or a Dark Tower. These failed franchises are reminders that there is really no such thing as a sure thing in Hollywood.
Chicago Sky News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / October 6
How Angel Reese helped Idris Elba on ‘A House of Dynamite’ set
Angel Reese and Idris Elba were trading skills and advice on the set of their new film, A House of Dynamite. During the New York Film Festival last month, the Chicago Sky star spoke to PEOPLE about how Elba gave her some advice as she steps into acting, making her film debut with A House of Dynamite, and she also lent her basketball expertise.
Chicago Sky News / The SportsRush / October 3
Angel Reese Drops the Truth on Her Acting Dreams Despite 'Long' Days Filming Alongside Idris Elba
Angel Reese is arguably one of the most popular athletes in the WNBA. Her Chicago Sky may not have made it to the postseason, but that hasn’t stopped the 23-year-old superstar from remaining busy.
Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 12
Actor Idris Elba Champions African Narratives in ‘Dust to Dreams’
Idris Elba is taking his love for storytelling to the next level with his new short film, Dust to Dreams, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025.
Chicago Sky News / Hardwood Heroics / September 4
'Stay Tuned': Angel Reese Makes Headlines Sharing Screen With Idris Elba In Disaster Movie
Angel Reese is stepping into a whole new spotlight, and this time it’s not on the hardwood. The Chicago Sky rookie shared that she will appear alongside Idris Elba in an upcoming disaster film, leaving fans buzzing about her growing list of off-court ventures.
20 iconic TV shows that were awesome from start to finish
There are few things quite as pleasurable as watching a TV series that manages to maintain a consistent level of quality from the beginning to the end of its run. Given how rare this is in the entertainment industry, it’s worth celebrating shows that maintained their quality over their entire run and stuck the landing.
The 20 smartest TV detectives
They're not real, but they're still good at their jobs. You definitely want these 20 detectives on the case.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 23
Amazon MGM's 'Heads of State' starring Idris Elba, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas drops first trailer
Amazon MGM Studios started the day by sharing the official trailer, poster, and first look images for Ilya Naishuller's Heads of State. The new action-packed comedy has an incredible cast, including Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle, and Paddy Considine.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 19, 2024
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4 Already in the Works
Production companies sure take the mantra “Gotta go fast” to heart, don’t they? But here we are, on the cusp of the theatrical release of Paramount’s third Sonic the Hedgehog feature film and Variety reports the fourth film is already on the docket.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 8, 2024
KNUCKLES Trailer Brings Back SONIC’s Red Warrior and Idris Elba for Spinoff Series
How is an Echidna warrior stuck on Earth because of a sacred vow supposed supposed to fill all his free time? Star in his own spinoff TV series, obviously.
25 best dark fantasy movies and TV series
Whether in animation or live-action, these stories excavate some of the more sinister aspects of the human psyche and desire for stories. Furthermore, as the best that dark fantasy has to offer, these films demonstrate the extraordinary flexibility of the fantasy sensibility.
TV’s best Black characters of the 21st century
Television in the new millennium evolved in more ways than one, including the array and abundance of Black characters TV fans watch weekly, stream, or even binge on a lazy weekend afternoon. So let’s get to it and celebrate the best Black TV characters of the 21st century so far.
The 15 best sci-fi films of 2022
Science fiction has always been a big part of the movie landscape. Don’t believe us? How about Star Wars? Or 2001: A Space Odyssey? Or that movie where they go to the moon, and the rocket lands in the moon’s eye? Sci-fi is a vast genre and is as popular as ever.
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