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So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Prime Video, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / July 13

Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Prime Video | July 13-19, 2025

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 2

Idris Elba reveals why he's never watched The Wire and never will

Idris Elba has insisted he will never watch The Wire. The 52-year-old actor had his breakout US role was criminal Russell 'Stringer' Bell on the first three seasons of the hit HBO drama from 2002 to 2004, but he has admitted he never took the time to tune in "as a fan".

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25 actors you forgot were on ‘The Office’

It’s hard to forget when Idris Elba guest-starred and somehow hated John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert, or when Will Ferrell was a quick replacement for Steve Carell. Oh, and who could forget when Jack Black and Cloris Leachman appeared in a movie within the series? Let’s get into the actors who people might have forgotten appeared on The Office once upon a time.

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20 TV detectives who always solve the case

They're not real, but they're still good at their jobs. You definitely want these 20 detectives on the case.

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20 big-budget films that totally flopped at the box office

Movies are a major investment, and sometimes, that investment pays off. Other times, it's a major flop, like in the case of these 20 big-budget films.

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20 TV cops you definitely want on the job

TV cops are at an advantage because their solves are written for them. But these 20 would probably still be able to get the job done.

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If you loved ‘Sinners’, here are 20 films & TV shows you should watch next

Whether it’s the horror, the actors, the era, or the sounds, the following are all recommended for those who can’t get enough of Sinners.

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One and done: 20 iconic celebrities who are only children

Famous siblings are nothing new, as people tend to get very enthralled when a family has more than one talent in them, like the Olsens, Culkins, and Wayans. Even families like the Kardashians have left people enamored. That’s not to say that there aren’t a good number of celebrities who are only children.

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.

You played yourself: 40 iconic times celebs played themselves

Will WrestleMania help bolster John Cena's acting career?

The Rock says John Cena isn’t a bad guy, but a good guy ‘telling the truth

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20 books that should never have been made into feature films

These 20 titles were incredible reads but terrible films.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 23

CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE Casts Thuso Mbedu, Cynthia Erivo, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, and More for Afro-Fantasy Adventure

Tomi Adeyemi’s Afro-fantasy world is coming to live-action life with Children of Blood and Bone, a film based on her 2018 book of the same name. For those who aren’t familiar, the series follows Zélie Adebola, a diviner who wants to restore magic to her people after an oppressive monarchy ran by King Saran took it away from them.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 2

Jared Leto Will Play Skeletor in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Movie

Thinking completely inside the box is pretty par for the course for most franchise movie making. Studios tend to have lists of A-listers they think could fit in various roles or character archetypes for whatever the project is at hand.

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / December 21

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Review: Keanu Reeves Speeds the Franchise to New Heights

The Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has come a long way since the “Ugly Sonic” design shown in the first trailer of the 2020 movie. After much fan criticism, the team remodeled the titular character and the film was successful enough to garner a sequel.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 19

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.

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20 essential R&B Christmas songs

From sultry takes on classic tunes to original bops, these artists know how to capture the joy, love, and nostalgia of the holidays.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 24

Idris Elba to join Masters of the Universe cast

Idris Elba is set to join 'Masters of the Universe'. The 'Luther' actor is set to play Duncan, Man-At-Arms in the upcoming Travis Knight-directed live action film for Amazon MGM and Mattel Films, Deadline reports.

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20 actors who only took movie roles to impress their kids

Celebrities aren't always motivated by money.

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The 20 best Tom Hardy performances

Whether it’s some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters or prestige English TV, Hardy knows how to make an impression, largely thanks to his gruff charisma and distinct vocal abilities.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / October 16

Must-Watch Drama Series on Streaming Services: Gritty to Heartfelt

The best drama series on streaming services let you experience someone else’s chaos instead of your own. For a few hours, you can get out of your head and follow compelling characters as they deal with highs, lows, and everything in between.

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The most-memorable quotes from the "Fast & Furious" franchise

It’s time to hit the noz and take things to the next gear!

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.

The favorite TV shows of '80s kids

The movies, TV shows, albums, and video games we're looking forward to in 2024

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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.

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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.

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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.