Actors John Goodman, from left, Natasha Lyonne and Nick Offerman from the film "Smurfs" participate in the ceremonial ...

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Both films get as much mileage as it can from its singer-voice actor.

Actor John Malkovich will no longer appear in Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” as the Red Ghost, director Matt Shakman confirmed to Variety.