Every good idea has a moment where it crosses over from a concept of its time straight into being a missed opportunity. For some of the upcoming titles on the 2025 movie schedule, the creation stories that led to some of our most anticipated releases include those sorts of narratives.

The robust 2025 festival lineup includes such splashy, star-driven studio titles as Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme” (Focus), Ari Aster’s “Eddington” (A24), Scarlett Johansson’s “Eleanor the Great ” (Sony Classics) and Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible–The Final Reckoning.”

Halle Berry: "I don't know if [James Bond] should be a woman. In 2025 it's nice to say, 'Oh, he should be a woman.' But I don't know if that's the right thing to do." #Cannes https://t.co/8HVaAgMu1t pic.twitter.com/KIwCR0CPDP

Halle Berry had fans buzzing over the weekend after posting a cheeky and flirtatious video with her boyfriend, musician Van Hunt, which caused a fan to reach out to Berry with a bold request. The video, uploaded to her official X (formerly Twitter ...

Usher delivers Emory University's commencement speech in Atlanta, plus Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Reba McEntire and more. From L.A. to London and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.