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The Hunger Games prequel movie, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes has received a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, Deadline reported. Lionsgate, the film’s production company, does not belong to the AMPTP so the agreement will allow the cast to promote the movie. The actors will be able to promote the movie if the strike is still […]

Michael B. Jordan is set to produce a series based on the first book of Rebecca Yarros’ The Empyrean, Fourth Wing, for Amazon MGM Studios, Deadline exclusively reported. Sources have told Deadline that Amazon’s acquisition of the bestselling novel occurred before the WGA strike. Jordan’s production company Outlier Society will executive produce Fourth Wing, under […]

Legendary actor Robert De Niro has been sued for gender discrimination and retaliation, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The trial against De Niro and his loan-out company, Canal Productions, began on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The actor took the stand as the first witness. The lawsuit […]

Global action star Jackie Chan will next star in an action comedy with a rare baby panda, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The legendary actor will next star in the movie Panda Plan, directed by Zhang Luan and produced by Mandarin Motion Pictures and Wishart Media Co. The movie is about a rare baby panda, […]

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire’s run time is at two hours and 13 minutes, ScreenRant reported. This is the shortest of all of Snyder’s movies since 2011’s Sucker Punch. Sucker Punch ran for one hour and 50 minutes. Why does this matter? While most movies could stand to be […]

It’s been 21 years since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released. And also, Christmas is a little more than a month away. How are the two related? You didn’t ask? I’ll answer anyway. There’s that scene, on Christmas morning, when little orphan Harry exclaims incredulously, “I’ve got presents!” The one present he receives […]

Star Wars lightsabers are, in the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.” They were the primary weapons of the Jedi and Sith, and other Force-sensitive individuals. The lightsaber reflects the wielder’s character. That’s because in most cases, the wielder creates their lightsabers – from choosing the kyber crystal that […]

Travis Barker recently addressed the rumors that he’s the cause of the Kardashian sisters’ – Kourtney and Kim — feud, the LA Times reported. In an interview, the Blink-182 drummer called the rumors “ridiculous.” “You give people a little information and they think they’ve solved the mystery of ‘this is why they’re fighting.’ It’s just […]

Magic Johnson just joined the billionaires’ club, according to Forbes. Earvin “Magic” Johnson joined three other athletes on the list, James LeBron, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. Johnson retired from the NBA in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV. In his November 1991 press conference, he also announced that he would become the spokesperson for […]

The SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have been communicating all throughout Sunday as they negotiate a deal that could potentially end the actors’ union strike, Deadline exclusively reported. Light at the end of the SAG-AFTRA vs AMPTP tunnel? A source from the guild told the news site, “There is a feeling of optimism.” A senior source […]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau penned an emotional tribute to his former classmate Matthew Perry. Trudeau and Perry went to Rockcliffe Park Public School in Ottawa, Ontario. The PM wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening.” I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people […]

Chris Brown has been sued for allegedly assaulting a man at London nightclub TAPE, People reported. The entertainment news site obtained the filing that said Abe Diaw is suing the singer for hitting him in the face in February. The incident reportedly involved a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila bottle at TAPE in London. […]

Marvel Studios’ Daredevil series now has a new showrunner and two directors, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Dario Scardapane has been hired as the show’s showrunner. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have been tapped to run the rest of the episodes that will comprise the first season on Disney+. Scardapane was an executive producer for […]

The first reviews of Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) are in. On Metacritic, Swift’s fourth re-recorded album has a 95 out 100, rating it with universal acclaim. All eight (as of this writing) critics’ reviews praise Swift’s more mature voice, sounding crisper in the re-recording. 1989 (2014) vs. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) NME points out that […]

Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend, actress Grace Jabbari, who accused the actor of assaulting her on March 25, was arrested on Wednesday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Some of the parties involved were confused as to why she was arrested since there we no charges filed against her. An outside expert claims this was a publicity stunt […]

Karey Burke, president of Disney-owned 20th Television said the the studio is eager to possibly adapt all of Rick Riordan’s Camp Half-Blood books, Variety reported. Burke said, “We want them all. In spite of the movie experience that he had before, he’s an expansive thinker about his work. He doesn’t have a rigid interpretation of […]

United Talent Agency’s (UTA) Lucky Me book party for super agent Rich Paul was perfectly timed, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Agency CEO Jeremy Zimmer announced to the attendees, “We just found out today that it’s a New York Times best-seller, which, if you know Rich, of course it’s no surprise because if he’s going to […]

Hocus Pocus’ third installment may give audiences more of Hannah Waddingham’s mother witch, Entertainment Weekly exclusively reported. Screenwriter Jen D’Angelo told the entertainment site that she’s currently working on Hocus Pocus 3. She’s also said that she is “full with idealism” that Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najima are reprising their roles. “We’re […]

The BBC and Disney+ have announced the release dates for the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials, Deadline reported. The first of the specials, The Star Beast, will premiere on Nov. 25. The second, Wild Blue Yonder, will be released on Dec. 2. The final special episode, The Giggle, will be released on Dec. 9. David […]

The Kid LAROI recently spoke with Audacy Check In to talk about his collaboration with Jung Kook of Korean pop supergroup BTS and Central Cee, Too Much. The 20-year-old singer told the radio platform, “This one just felt so fun and so different, and we knew if we could really find this out, it could […]

Fantastic Beasts has been placed on hold, director David Yates told podcast Inside Total Film. “With Beasts for a minute, it’s all just parked,” Yates said. “We got to the end of [the third film, 2020’s Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore] and we’re all so proud of that movie, and when it went out into the […]

Bradley Cooper’s Maestro’s soundtrack will be released on Nov. 17, according to German classical music record label Deutsche Grammophon. The record label also announced that the soundtrack will be released on CD and vinyl on Dec. 1. A taster track will also be available on Oct. 27. The track features an excerpt from the Finale […]

SAG-AFTRA’s planned Wednesday negotiations with members of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has been postponed, Variety reported. The actors’ union decided to push back the bargaining session after they told the AMTP that they needed more time to study the latest offer. SAG-AFTRA and the studio representatives were originally set to […]

TikTok star Matt Rife now has a Netflix special which will premiere on Nov. 15, Deadline reported. He has 16.7 million followers and more than 5 billion views on TikTok. Netflix recently released the trailer for the comedian’s special, Natural Selection, on its YouTube channel. Rife most recently went on his ProbleMATTic World Tour, which […]

Blacula will get a 21st century remake and will hit theaters in 2024, Variety reported. Deon Taylor will direct and co-write the movie, while Roxanne Avent Taylor will produce it. Micah Ranum (The Silencing) is co-writing. The remake will follow the 1972 film’s original story of African prince Mamuwalde (William Marshall). In the original, the […]

Sony Pictures just dropped a Napoleon teaser featuring snippets of an epic battle sequence. An experience you will not want to miss. Watch the epic story of #Napoleon – in Premium Large Formats, Screen X, 70mm and IMAX November 22. @NapoleonMovie pic.twitter.com/AyiWluCTBy — Sony Pictures (@SonyPictures) October 25, 2023 Academy Award-winner Joaquin Phoenix plays Napoleon […]

Apple Studios’ Argylle, directed by Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming action-comedy film starring Henry Cavill is set to be released in theaters in Feb. 2, 2024, CBR reported. The film’s trailer opens with pop songstres Dua Lipa walking towards Cavill, who plays the titular Argylle. The scene unfolds like a spy movie, with John Cena coming in […]

Apple TV+ has increased its subscription fees for the second time in 12 months, Variety reported citing information from Apple’s website. The new monthly subscription price in the U.S. is $9.99 from $6.99. The yearly subscription fee is now $99 from $69. Current subscribers will see the increase on their next billing renewal date. Apple […]

Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, an exploration of the life of legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein, just released its trailer, Variety reported. Maestro was first screened at the most recent Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2, to a seven-minute standing ovation. Cooper, who starred, directed and co-wrote the movie, was not present due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Neither […]

Richard Roundtree, lead of the 1970s Shaft franchise and TV series Roots, has died at age 81, People reported. Roundtree’s manager Patrick Mann confirmed that the actor died of pancreatic cancer on Tuesday. He was surrounded by his family. The actor had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993. He underwent a double mastectomy and […]

Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming documentary Sly explores how Rocky Balboa got his name, CBR reported with information from Rolling Stone. The Netflix documentary follows Stallone’s rise from obscurity to action star. A Rocky by any other name The Rocky scriptwriter, director and star chose to name his arguably most famous character after Balboa Boulevard. That was […]

David Tennant’s return (again) as the Doctor in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special will be helmed by former showrunner Russel T. Davies, Empire reported. Davies, who revived the show from 2005-2010 after a 16-year hiatus, said the special is “unlike any Doctor Who episode ever.” Donna Noble returns Also returning for the special is […]

Jason Isaacs is set to play iconic actor Cary Grant in the new series Archie, Empire reported. The Harry Potter star will be playing the Hollywood legend in the upcoming series on ITV. The series is written by Philomena writer, Jeff Pope. The drama will follow the Hollywood legend’s troubled childhood to his rise to […]

Daniel Radcliffe is an executive producer in the upcoming HBO documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, Variety reported. David Holmes was Radcliffe’s stunt double in the Harry Potter movies. He worked with the Harry Potter star from Sorcerer’s Stone up to The Deathly Hollows Part 1 when he was paralyzed during an accident on […]

Zootopia Land is set to open at Shanghai Disneyland this December, Variety reported. This newest addition will be the eighth land inside the theme park. Zootopia, a Walt Disney Animation Studios movie, was released in 2016. The film was one of the most successful Disney titles in China, grossing over $230 million. A Zootopia sequel […]

Ted Lasso gets Barbiefied in Mattel’s new collection, Collider reported. Mattel has just released a collaboration with Apple TV+’s global hit, Ted Lasso. The collection features Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), Rebecca Walton (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley Jones (Juno Temple). Ted Lasso, which ran on Apple TV+ for three seasons and ended in March, was one […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s wax figure will get fixed by Musée Grévin, The Today show reported. When the statue was unveiled recently, Johnson agreed with the fans who said that it didn’t resemble him as much as he’d like. Some fans had taken to calling the wax figure Mr. Clean and Dwayne Vin Diesel Johnson. […]

The CEOs of Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and NCUniversal plan to return to SAG-AFTRA with a new deal that will hopefully end the strike, Variety reported. The Big 4 calling Bob Iger (Disney) called Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA’s head negotiator, on Saturday to ask the actors’ union back to the table. David Zaslav (Warner Bros. […]

Fallout will premiere as a series on Prime Video in April 12, 2024, Deadline reported. Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy are producing the series through their production company Kilter Films. The announcement was made on the 26th anniversary of Fallout Day. The celebration is dedicated to all things Fallout. Prime Video launched the […]