Idris Elba Archives | The Movie Blog https://www.themovieblog.com/tag/idris-elba/ The Correct Opinion Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:49:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.themovieblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-IMG_3714-32x32.jpeg Idris Elba Archives | The Movie Blog https://www.themovieblog.com/tag/idris-elba/ 32 32 Heads of State Review: Explosions and Exhaustion https://www.themovieblog.com/2025/07/heads-of-state-review-explosions-and-exhaustion/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:49:42 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=1004503 In an age where global politics often feel like farce and reality TV stars somehow find themselves in positions of power, Heads of State arrives with a premise that seems ripe for sharp satire and raucous action comedy. Directed by Ilya Naishuller (Nobody), the film brings together an ensemble led by John Cena and Idris ...

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]]> Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: A Thrilling Leap Forward https://www.themovieblog.com/2024/12/sonic-the-hedgehog-3-review-a-thrilling-leap-forward/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:08 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=999359 The third entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, delivers an exhilarating and emotionally charged adventure that surpasses its predecessors in scope, character depth, and sheer entertainment value. Directed by Jeff Fowler and written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington, the film successfully balances fast-paced action, humor, and ...

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]]> Idris Elba’s New Venture: Bringing Zollywood to Zanzibar https://www.themovieblog.com/2024/08/idris-elbas-new-venture-bringing-zollywood-to-zanzibar/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:30:34 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=995468 Idris Elba, the charismatic British actor with roots in Sierra Leone and Ghana, is not just content with conquering Hollywood. This time, he’s setting his sights on the East African coast, specifically Zanzibar, to launch a film studio that could rival the likes of Hollywood, Nollywood, and Bollywood. This ambitious project is poised to transform ...

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]]> Knuckles Review: A Middling Entry in the Sonic Franchise https://www.themovieblog.com/2024/04/knuckles-review-a-middling-entry-in-the-sonic-franchise/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:30:35 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=991420 The Paramount+ television miniseries Knuckles, a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series, aims to bridge the gap between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with a unique narrative focus on the titular echidna. Starring Idris Elba as Knuckles and Adam Pally as Wade Whipple, the series shifts gears from the ...

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]]> Family Ties Take Center Stage in Idris Elba’s Nigerian Short Film https://www.themovieblog.com/2024/03/family-ties-take-center-stage-in-idris-elbas-nigerian-short-film/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:15:26 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=989966 Move over Hollywood, Nollywood’s got Idris Elba at the helm for a brand new short film called “Dust To Dreams“! This ain’t your average love story, though. We’re talkin’ about a mother-daughter reunion with a twist, set against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos, Nigeria. Yup, you heard that right. Idris Elba, the dude who brought ...

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]]> Idris Elba Revs Up for ‘Hijack’ Season Two on Apple TV+ https://www.themovieblog.com/2024/02/idris-elba-revs-up-for-hijack-season-two-on-apple-tv/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:50:07 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=987426 Apple TV+ has exciting news for fans of the thrilling series “Hijack“! Apple is now announcing the upcoming season two of the hit show. Hijack Season 1 is an Apple TV series starring Idris Elba. Elba is internationally known for his role in “Luther.” The first season, already streaming globally on Apple TV+, has gained ...

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]]> How Hijack Season 1 Subverts The Usual Terrorism Tropes Very Successfully https://www.themovieblog.com/2023/08/hijack-season-1-review-subverting-the-usual-terrorism-tropes/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:00:50 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=980372 Hijack on Apple TV+ ended its first season with a breathtaking finale. The finale concluded and wrapped up all the tense and riveting storylines with impeccable precision, creating a satisfying ending. What made the original series so interesting is its use of familiar tropes in brand-new and exciting ways. Find out just how successful the ...

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]]> Hijack Season 1 On Apple TV+ Is A Subversive Riveting Suspense Thriller https://www.themovieblog.com/2023/07/hijack-season-1-on-apple-tv-is-a-subversive-riveting-suspense-thriller/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:00:46 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=979485 Apple TV+ is seemingly firing on all cylinders these days. 2023 has seen some amazing new shows and movies, like Ted Lasso and Still. And there doesn’t seem to be any signs of slowing down or stopping. As proven by the Hijack Season 1 premiere episode, the streamer looks to have another hit on their ...

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]]> James Gunn not working on The Suicide Squad Sequel https://www.themovieblog.com/2022/06/james-gunn-not-working-on-the-suicide-squad-sequel/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2022/06/james-gunn-not-working-on-the-suicide-squad-sequel/#respond Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:37:15 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=969605 The Suicide Squad movie was released in theaters and HBO Max in 2021 and became one of the better reviewed recent DC films. The movie went on to spawn a spinoff TV show starring John Cena in Peacemaker with James Gunn’s involvement. Gunn speaks about the idea of him returning for a sequel to the ...

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]]> https://www.themovieblog.com/2022/06/james-gunn-not-working-on-the-suicide-squad-sequel/feed/ 0 Idris Elba is… The Hunchback of Notre Dame!? https://www.themovieblog.com/2018/05/idris-elba-hunchback-notre-dame/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2018/05/idris-elba-hunchback-notre-dame/#respond Thu, 24 May 2018 18:15:46 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=946488 I don’t often do this but I’m in an old-school mood. Some Netflix news hit the web recently that they’re teaming up with Idris Elba, among a whole bunch of other people, for new original programming! The word on the web is that Elba will also direct and produce music for the modern re-telling of the ...

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]]> https://www.themovieblog.com/2017/05/dark-tower-trailer-new-recap/feed/ 0 ‘100 Streets’ Coming to Blu-ray & DVD in March https://www.themovieblog.com/2017/01/100-streets-coming-to-blu-ray-dvd-in-march/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2017/01/100-streets-coming-to-blu-ray-dvd-in-march/#respond Thu, 19 Jan 2017 21:32:16 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=941273 I’m a big fan of movies with a talented ensemble casts with plot that interweaves multiple storylines into one. Well, 100 Streets is just that movie. Starring Idris Elba and Gemma Arterton as modern day Londoners whose lives interweave with others from different backgrounds. 100 Streets will release on Blu-ray and DVD March 7. It’s ...

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