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SHOCKING: 6 - What They Never Told You

Critics Have Seen The Pickup, And They Seem To Agree Where The ‘Forgettable’ Eddie Murphy Action Comedy Falls Short

Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer also star.

Cinemablend · Aug 6, 2025

Prime Video’s new action-comedy with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson is an ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ clone — but there’s a big problem

"The Pickup" is Prime Video's flagship new original movie for August, and it sees Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson forced to participate in a high-stakes casino heist. But I've got bad news.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 6, 2025

How to watch The Pickup: stream the new Eddie Murphy comedy-action movie online or on TV

Here's how you can watch The Pickup, ready for when you can stream it on Wednesday, August 6.

WhatToWatch · Aug 6, 2025

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The Pickup review – Eddie Murphy’s heinous new comedy is worse than Norbit

The one-time king of comedy looks bored in Amazon’s unfunny slog, which also wastes Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2025

New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (August 4 - 10)

Wednesday, King of the Hill, and more return to streaming this week.

Cinemablend · Aug 5, 2025

5 top new movies to stream this week on Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Aug. 5-11)

These are the top new movies debuting on the biggest streaming services this week, including "Jurassic World Rebirth" and more.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 5, 2025

I Never Thought I'd Know Pete Davidson's Feelings About 'Baby Shark' (But Since He's Gonna Be A Dad, I Get It)

Baby Shark doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo.

Cinemablend · Aug 4, 2025

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What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' return

New Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and the acting trio of Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer teaming up for the armored truck action comedy “The Pickup” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

20 new shows and movies to watch in August 2025 on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more

The biggest and buzziest new shows and movies to watch this month on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Tom’s Guide · Jul 30, 2025

Eddie Murphy confirms he will be playing Inspector Clouseau in the new Pink Panther movie

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Fans divided as Eddie Murphy steps into beloved role in latest Pink Panther remake

Actor has been ‘in talks’ to play iconic role since 2023

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Eddie Murphy confirms he'll play Inspector Clouseau in new Pink Panther movie

Eddie Murphy will portray Inspector Clouseau in another Pink Panther flick.

BANG Premier · Jul 29, 2025

Eddie Murphy says get-togethers with Martin Lawrence’s family are ‘really normal’ and not full of jokes

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The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Eddie Murphy In A Suit, Pete Davidson In Sweats, And Keke Palmer In Sheer Dress Make For A Motley Red Carpet Crew

This was for the same movie?

Cinemablend · Jul 28, 2025

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BANG Premier · Jul 28, 2025

Eddie Murphy hails Pickup co-star Pete Davidson

Eddie Murphy has heaped praise on Pete Davidson, his co-star in The Pickup.

WhatToWatch · Jul 28, 2025

Movies to stream in August: our expert's 12 must-watch movies new to Netflix, HBO Max and more

From Netflix to Prime Video, running down the New 2025 releases, streaming originals and all-time classics to watch this month.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Eddie Murphy jokes that he and Martin Lawrence will have ‘serious’ grandchildren

Murphy’s son married Lawrence’s daughter earlier this year

BANG Premier · Jul 28, 2025

Eddie Murphy teases Donkey film release

Eddie Murphy has revealed his Shrek character Donkey is getting his own film.

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Tom’s Guide · Jul 26, 2025

New on Prime Video in August 2025 — all the new shows and movies to stream this month

Our guide on all the new movies and shows coming to Prime Video in August 2025, including Eddie Murphy's 'The Pickup,' the fourth and final season of 'Upload,' 'Conclave,' and more

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Raphael Saadiq talks upcoming one-man show tour, Beyoncé’s work ethic and his work on 'Sinners'

Raphael Saadiq has always admired the boldness of stand-up icons like Dave Chappelle and Eddie Murphy who commanded the stage alone with only their stories

T3 · Jun 13, 2025

Eddie Murphy is back in style with new Prime Video action comedy

The Pickup looks lowbrow, maybe in a good way

WhatToWatch · Jun 9, 2025

The Pickup: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Eddie Murphy comedy

The Pickup is a brand-new comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and more. Here’s everything we know about the movie.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

15 terrible movies directed by great actors, from Jodie Foster’s The Beaver to Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ

THE COUNTDOWN: Remember the time Chris Evans spent his Marvel hiatus directing a romantic comedy? Of course you don’t – because it was one in a long lineage of speedily forgotten flops directed by overly indulged movie stars, writes Tom Fordy

The Independent UK · May 31, 2025

The worst Nineties comedies ranked, from Flubber to Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

THE COUNTDOWN: Not everything can be ‘The Big Lebowski’ or ‘Clueless’, as proven by the absolute trainwrecks that passed through cinemas in the Nineties billing themselves as comedies. Ed Power surveys the worst of them, from the Culkin-less ‘Home Alone 3’ to the Bill Cosby ghost film no one (thankfully)…

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s children are married: A timeline of their relationship

Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence first went public with their relationship in 2021

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