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Sophie Turner's jumping into making the new "Tomb Raider" series ... and, we mean that quite literally -- just watch as she parachutes into a scene using movie magic!

The actress is shooting scenes for the upcoming show near Surrey -- just south of London -- with crew members hooking her up to a rig with a parachute splayed out behind her.

When the scene begins, ST's propelled forward by the rigging ... and the parachute catches the wind -- making it look like Turner's landing on the beach after leaping from a plane.

Chris Hemsworth might be all high and mighty when he’s on screen ... but he’s admitting he was worried about how his genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease would affect his career.

ICYMI ... Hemsworth dropped the news about his predisposition during a 2022 episode of “Limitless,” in which he learned he had two copies of the gene APOE4, which have been linked to an increased chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to Variety.

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative and incurable disease that destroys brain cells, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Individuals with Alzheimer’s lose brain functions, including memory and speaking skills, over time.

Hemsworth told The Guardian ... “I wondered if I was letting people too far in. Are they no longer going to believe in the action star or the Marvel character? And do I want people to know my fears and insecurities to this level?”

Hemsworth -- whose grandfather and father have both struggled with the disease -- said he’d “become more aware of the fragility of things” after learning about his genetic predisposition ... and he decided to slow down with his career as a result.

His father’s diagnosis is also the reason he’s become more selective about roles, too ... and he’s not necessarily motivated by money when he’s picking parts.

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi had London looking straight outta "Wuthering Heights" ... bringing in some serious heat despite the rain trying to dampen the vibes. Spoiler: it didn’t!

The Aussie bombshell absolutely stormed the moors in a custom Dilara Fındıkoğlu look at Leicester Square, rocking a sheer corset, rope detailing, and a bold choker that screamed tortured romance and obsessive love -- very on-theme for the Charlotte Brontë era and then some.

For the fashion girlies paying attention -- she also wore a replica bracelet from Charlotte's personal collection, featuring material constructed from the hair of her sisters Emily and Anne.

"Rush Hour 4" is off to the races ... pre-production is starting within weeks, cementing Brett Ratner's return to Hollywood, TMZ has learned.

Understand the words comin' out of our mouth ... the fourth installment in the popular franchise starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan was greenlit last November -- shortly after President Trump randomly said he missed old-school buddy-cop comedies ... specifically saying there needed to be another 'Rush Hour.'

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ … 'RH4' is absolutely happening -- and soon -- with pre-production set to begin within weeks, as spring arrives.

There’s going to be a new head honcho at the House of Mouse ... because Josh D’Amaro is going to succeed Bob Iger as Disney’s CEO.

Disney announced the succession Tuesday following a unanimous vote by Disney's Board of Directors. D’Amaro -- currently the Disney Experiences Chairman, i.e. the head of the company's theme parks, cruises and resorts  -- will take over duties from Iger on March 18.

Iger showered D’Amaro with praise in the company's press release ... he described his successor as “the right person” for the job and said he was “thrilled” about D’Amaro’s appointment.

The new full-length trailer for the long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic just dropped ... and the late legend’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, straight-up steals the show as the new King of Pop!

The "Michael" preview pulls zero punches, charting MJ’s meteoric rise from his Jackson 5 days to full-blown icon status ... complete with messages of "love, joy and peace," moonwalking moments, and yes, even his pet chimp Bubbles.

The supporting cast also shows up strong -- Nia Long steps into the role of Michael’s mom, Katherine Jackson, while Colman Domingo takes on his notoriously tough father, Joe Jackson.

Johnny Depp got a makeover from the Ghost of Christmas Future ... he looks about 20 years older for his turn as Ebenezer Scrooge in the upcoming "A Christmas Carol" adaptation -- and we have the first looks from set.

Wearing prosthetics to help channel the classic Charles Dickens character, the usually dashing actor looks old and decrepit in pics from January 28.

Depp is in the middle of shooting "Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol" in London. While he's appeared in smaller projects lately -- e.g. 2024's "Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness" -- this marks his first major Hollywood studio movie since 2019's "Waiting for the Barbarians."

Melania Trump is making serious noise at the box office.

The First Lady's big budget documentary, "Melania," pulled in $7.04 million during its opening weekend, easily beating expectations and marking the largest opening for a non-fiction film in the past decade, according to Deadline.

The debut topped the previous record holder, 2023's "After Death," which opened to $5 million. What makes the win even bigger -- early projections were far more modest. Pre-release estimates had the film opening between $3 million and $5 million, while some analysts predicted an even smaller turnout.

The new documentary about First Lady Melania Trump might not win an Oscar at next year's Academy Awards ... but it seems her fans will loyally defend it -- because the Rotten Tomatoes audience score is through the roof.

"Melania" came out in theaters Friday ... and early reviews show as sharp a split as any between the Democrat and Republican parties.

At the time of publishing, critics gave the doc just a 12% on Rotten Tomatoes -- put into context, just 2 of the 17 uploaded critic reviews are positive.

It's a scandal not to tell everyone ... it's Kerry Washington's 49th birthday!

This celeb's only got just one more year before she hits the big 5-0 -- not that you could tell -- and for a little spice to add to your day, here's some of her sexiest snaps!

The team behind the Melania Trump-focused documentary “Melania” might’ve put some real hard work into the flick ... but it’s getting trashed online by more than a few filmgoers.

The movie’s been review-bombed -- which is when fans share negative reviews for a project in a short amount of time, in case you were wondering -- on movie review platform Letterboxd ... and it holds a score of 1.2 out of 5 stars, despite having only been in theaters for a single day.

Most of the film’s reviews are harsh, and one of the most popular reviews on the movie’s page reads ... “If they showed this on a plane, people would still walk out.”

To be fair, there were a few 5-star reviews for the movie ... a cool 61 out of 3,436.

ICYWW ... the movie, which was directed by Brett Ratner, is centered on the First Lady as she navigates the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration -- as well as numerous fittings, apparently. The Kennedy Center premiere on Thursday brought out the likes of Nicki Minaj, Dr. Phil, and Donald Trump himself.

It’s also worth mentioning, Amazon MGM Studios dropped $40 million on the project, and they apparently spent $35 million to promote it, reports The Daily Beast.

Macaulay Culkin is reacting to the sudden death of his "Home Alone" costar Catherine O'Hara ... and he's lamenting the fact he won't see her again in this life.

The "Home Alone" star took to Instagram on Friday to share a tribute to Catherine, who played his mom in the two original Christmas classics.

Macaulay shared a photo of him and Catherine from the end of the OG "Home Alone" and another shot of them later in life, from the same angle as the movie still.

Catherine O’Hara filled plenty of roles in her time ... and she earned herself more than a few fans during her career as an actress, in which she appeared in productions like "Schitt's Creek" and "Home Alone."

We’re going to take a look back at the performer's career and see what she accomplished professionally in the years prior to her 2026 death.

Catherine was born in 1954 in Toronto, Canada, and she grew up in a large family in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke.

She began her acting career in the 1970s, when she joined The Second City -- a historic improv comedy enterprise -- in Toronto.

Catherine started out in showbiz by filling bit parts in various TV shows and made-for-TV movies, according to her IMDb page.

Her big break came in 1976, when she started appearing in The Second City’s sketch comedy show “SCTV,” and she remained with the show for three years alongside other future stars like John Candy and Rick Moranis.

Catherine switched back and forth between TV and film work throughout her career, and she gained exposure after being featured in flicks like “After Hours” and “Beetlejuice.”

She wasn’t exactly averse to appearing in sequels, either ... because she reprised her role as Kate, the mother of Macaulay Culkin’s character from the 1990 film “Home Alone,” in the movie’s 1992 sequel.

Catherine didn’t mind waiting more than a few years for a sequel, either ... because she agreed to reprise her role as Delia from “Beetlejuice,” which was released in 1988, for its sequel -- which was released 36 years later.

And speaking of “Beetlejuice” -- Catherine met her husband, Bo Welch, on the set of the flick and Tim Burton encouraged him to ask her out ... they married in 1992, and they welcomed sons Matthew and Luke in 1994 and 1997, respectively.

Catherine’s career had always been steady ... and it received a serious boost in popularity in 2015, when she joined the cast of “Schitt’s Creek,” which was co-created by her old Second City castmate, Eugene Levy.

She filled the role of Moira Rose, a former soap opera star who was forced to deal with her family’s loss of fortune ... and she remained with the show for the entirety of its 80-episode run.

Catherine was put up for a duo of Primetime Emmy Awards for her work in the show ... and she took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2020.

It’s also worth mentioning, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy the same year.

We revealed Catherine had died at the age of 71 in January 2026 ... her cause of death wasn’t publicly revealed.

Billy Bob Thornton was stuck bracing for a nor'easter in New Jersey this week, but he didn't let that stop him from making an appearance at a benefit show in Los Angeles ... as the actor took the stage by FaceTime.

Here's the backstory ... Billy Bob and country crooner Dwight Yoakam have been friends for decades and starred in the 1996 classic flick "Sling Blade" together. Billy was set to host Dwight's event benefitting Children's Hospital L.A., but he's currently out of town shooting the movie "Somedays" with Ariana Greenblatt. Sadly, weather didn't permit him to travel.

Determined to still make it somehow, Billy called Dwight's phone, which was then brought on stage in the middle of Dwight's performance at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood.

If you were getting all pumped about seeing Odessa A'zion in the upcoming romance drama flick "Deep Cuts," this might be a bummer -- she's dropped out of the movie's cast.

The actress explained her reasoning on her Instagram Story on Wednesday night ... and admitted she didn't realize the character she was set to play, Zoe, was of Mexican and Jewish heritage in the 2025 novel the upcoming A24 movie is based on.

Odessa's casting was announced Monday, and fans of the book started posting online about how her own background -- she's Jewish, but does not have Mexican roots -- doesn't fit with the character, according to Variety.

"Wuthering Heights" is sure to get hearts pounding when it drops right before Valentine's Day ... especially if the energy on the red carpet is any indication!

The film version of Emily Brontë's classic novel had its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre Wednesday night ... with Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie taking center stage as they walked into the event.

Check out the snaps ... Elordi and Robbie gazed tenderly at each other in a preview of the quiet moments from the upcoming film.