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Idris Elba plans to give up acting to focus on directing "eventually". The 53-year-old star is promoting short film Dust To Dreams, and while it may be his first venture behind the camera since his 2018 movie Yardie, he admitted that is where he sees his future, rather than on screen.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 1

‘Luther’: Ruth Wilson Talks Returning for New Movie With Idris Elba

“I think she’s had a lot of reconstruction surgery,” Ruth Wilson says with a laugh. She’s referring to her Luther character, Alice Morgan, last seen at the end of the fifth season, seemingly dead.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 15

Idris Elba wants to work more with his wife Sabrina Elba

Idris Elba wants to collaborate on more projects with his wife Sabrina Elba. The 53-year-old actor has worked with his spouse on podcasts and is open to doing more together if the "right opportunities" arise.

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.

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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!

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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.

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20 A-list actors who had a second hit TV show

For an actor to have two or more hit shows under their belt is a bit of an entertainment miracle. TV history has repeatedly proved that some just have that extra bit of charisma or charm that helps them succeed, and so it’s worth taking a closer look at those actors and actresses who managed to notch more than one major success.

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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.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 10

Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Prime Video | August 10-16, 2025

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.

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20 fantastic films on streaming services that nobody is talking about

There’s a solid chance you skipped over these 20 movies while hunting for the perfect Friday night film, but we promise they're way better than they seem. Check them out below.

Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Prime Video | August 3-9, 2025

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Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / July 13

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25 star cameos from ‘The Office’ that you probably forgot about

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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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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 / 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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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.

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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.