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Ahead of the premiere of Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the cast got a letter from Logan Lerman. He starred in the first two film adaptations of the iconic Rick Riordan novels in the early 2010s. A heartwarming letter During a special episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Josh Horowitz assembled the cast […]

Studio Ghibli’s latest, The Boy and the Heron, has hit a major box office milestone. The highest-grossing film in company history As of the time of this writing, The Boy and the Heron has grossed $110 million worldwide. $24.4 million of that comes from the United States, which makes it the highest-grossing film (domestically) in […]

On the heels of Disney firing Jonathan Majors as the MCU’s Kang, recasting rumors are running rampant. John Boyega, who starred in the recent Star Wars sequel trilogy, wants nothing to do with it. He wants nothing to do with it In an X exchange from November, a fan asked Boyega to have Anthony Mackie […]

Robert Eggers has teased a bonkers scene in his upcoming Nosferatu involving Willem Dafoe and rats (lots of rats). Rats. Why’d it have to be rats? Entertainment Weekly got to break a new image with Dafoe in the Nosferatu remake. Eggers also discussed the scene, which takes place in a tomb, and its disgusting rat […]

A decision has been made on Jonathan Majors’ trial. The decision After hours of deliberation, the verdict for Majors is in and he has been found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and of harassment. A six-person jury determined the verdict on Monday, December 18. Majors also faces up to a year in […]

Kung Fu Panda 4 will bring the franchise back after nearly a decade away. The producer and director teased the potential for even more films. A new trilogy? In an interview with Next Best Picture, Kung Fu Panda 4 director Mike Mitchell and producer Rebecca Huntley discussed the new trailer. Late in the interview, Next […]

The Batman 2 has gotten a disappointing update regarding its script from James Gunn. “No script yet” In an exchange on Threads, Gunn replied to a user asking if he’s read any drafts or heard of any developments on The Batman 2. “I heard a pitch,” Gunn revealed. “No script yet.” It sounds like The […]

James Gunn shared his desire for what the MCU could do with the Guardians of the Galaxy. In Kevin Feige he trusts In an exchange on Threads, Gunn was asked about his say in future MCU moves — more specifically, the Guardians of the Galaxy series. “Kevin [Feige] and I are on great terms,” Gunn […]

Jack Black has a Joker 2-like pitch for the inevitable sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Mario goes Joker? Talking to Variety, Black had an idea for what a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie could look like. His title idea is Bowser’s Revenge, and he wants a commitment to the music. “I […]

During a recent interview, Guy Fieri revealed his plans for after his passing. He will not hand the keys to Flavortown that easily. Handing off the keys Talking to Fox News, Fieri revealed that he gave his kids the same advice he got from his dad. “I’ve told them the same thing my dad tole […]

Despite returning in The Flash, don’t expect George Clooney to reprise the role of Batman again. A doubtful return At the premiere of his new film, The Boys in the Film, Clooney was asked about reprising the role of Batman. He was first asked about returning to the role. He joked that there was “such […]

The December 15 U2 show at the Sphere was special. Not only did the band play “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” for the first time since 1987, one of their biggest hits made its tour debut. “City of Blinding Lights” In the first slot of their turntable set during their Sphere show, which is usually […]

In the age of revivals and reboots, Ray Romano is adamant that an Everybody Loves Raymond reboot isn’t happening. “They’re never as good” During an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher (via Variety), Romano called an Everybody Loves Raymond reboot “out of the question.” “As far as a reboot, well, it’s now out of […]

If you attend a U2 show at the Sphere, you may notice that Larry Mullen Jr. is not there. Instead, Bram van den Berg is sitting behind Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton. Here’s why. Who is Larry Mullen Jr.?  Back in 1976, Mullen began the band that would become U2. In high school, he […]

Right after Darlene Love praised U2’s cover of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” the band surprised their audience at recent Sphere show. In the holiday spirit During a performance of “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” U2 began transitioning to a performance of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” This was the first time […]

Hayden Christensen recently reprised the role of Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka. That seemed to rejuvenate him and he seems down to return to Star Wars. Another return to the galaxy far, far away? On a recent appearance on the Dagobah Dispatch, Entertainment Weekly’s Star Wars podcast, Christensen didn’t rule out a return to the galaxy […]

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom could be the last hoorah for Jason Momoa. The actor recently got brutally honest about his future as the iconic hero in the DCU. Is this the end? Talking to Entertainment Tonight, Momoa made it sound like this is his last ride. Even if he’d love to continue playing the […]

David Fincher is a “genius,” according to George Clooney. However, the Boys in the Boat director wanted to improve upon the rowing sequences in Fincher’s The Social Network. “[David] Fincher’s a genius” Talking to ClutchPoints’ Matthew Schuchman about his new film, The Boys in the Boat, Clooney compared his film to the rowing in The […]

During a recent interview, Willem Dafoe teased Robert Eggers’ upcoming remake of Nosferatu. An “extraordinary” remake? In an interview with IndieWire about Poor Things, the topic of Nosferatu arose. Dafoe couldn’t say much, of course, citing his recent Beetlejuice 2 comments as a reason why. But he did praise Eggers. “He gets better and better […]

U2 received high praise for their cover of the iconic Christmas song, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” Darlene Love was the original artist to sing it and called their cover the best. “If there was a way, I’d hold back this tear” People broke an exclusive sneak peek of Love’s upcoming appearance on The View’s […]

For fans of Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, they will be pleased with Apple TV+‘s decision on Platonic. Season 2 incoming On December 14, Apple TV+ announced that they have renewed Platonic for a second season. The show follows two former best friends — played by Rogen and Byrne — who reconnect years down the […]

Hugh Grant’s kids were not fans of Paddington 2. In fact, they were “traumatized,” the Wonka star revealed. “Traumatized, really” Talking to USA Today about Wonka, Grant revealed his kids’ reactions to his role in Paddington 2. “They were very upset by it,” he said. “Traumatized, really. “They just kept turning to me and saying, […]

Pete Davidson has found a new home for his upcoming stand-up special: Netflix. A new home Variety is reporting that Davidson’s upcoming stand-up special, Turbo Fonzarelli, will premiere on Netflix on January 9, 2024. This marks the second time one of Davidson’s specials will be streaming on Netflix. Previously, Alive From New York, premiered on […]

The reviews are in for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon. Unfortunately, they are not kind to the upcoming Netflix space opera. A “dreadful” film? At the time of this writing, Rebel Moon has a 9% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. IndieWire’s David Ehrlich gave the film a scorching review — with a D- score. “I never […]

Hugh Grant’s kids did not like Paddington 2, his last collaboration with Paul King. He hopes that Wonka goes the other way, otherwise, punishments will be served. No food for the critics Talking to USA Today, Grant revealed that his kids will be seeing Wonka next week. However, they best hope that they enjoy it […]

In The Family Plan, Mark Wahlberg plays an assassin-turned-car salesman. Michelle Monaghan plays his wife who’s completely unaware of this. That leads Wahlberg’s character to take his family on a road trip across the country to Las Vegas. There, he can retrieve new identities and a new life for them. But along the way, he […]

An awkward interaction between Jenna Ortega and Tommy Lee Jones was captured. The two attended the premiere of their new Paramount+ film, Finestkind. “Did we have any scenes together?”  In a video captured by Deadline, you can see Jones, 77, ask Ortega if they shared any scenes together. His Finestkind co-star seemingly responds and explains […]

In the age of franchises, post-credits scenes have become the norm. But with Wonka being based on an existing IP, does it feature a post-credits scene? What’s it about?  Warning: Spoilers ahead for Wonka Timothée Chalamet stars in the titular role. In Wonka, he is an aspiring chocolatier who finds himself in a new town. […]

Nick Bakay, who was a producer of The King of Queens for years, knows about the Kevin James meme. In fact, James himself is aware of it. The meme For those unfamiliar, the Kevin James meme was a photo of him shrugging from The King of Queens. It caught fire and was used all over […]

From 2013-2021, Nick Bakay was a jack-of-all-trades for Mom. This included being an executive producer, writer, director, and actor in the hit show. Mom starred Anna Faris and Allison Janney, the latter of which he wants to collaborate with again. Looking back at Mom Talking to Bakay, it’s clear that he looks back fondly at […]

Don’t expect to sit down when visiting Bradley Cooper’s sets. The Maestro director recently shared his reason for banning them. “I’ve always hated chairs on sets” Speaking to Spike Lee for Variety, Cooper revealed that he doesn’t watch playback. He also doesn’t allow chairs on his sets. “There’s no chairs,” Cooper revealed. “I’ve always hated […]

Note: This review is based on the first two episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. A new adaptation of Rick Riordan’s popular YA fantasy series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is here. Disney+ will premiere the first two episodes on December 20. But is it better than the 2010 and 2013 adaptations with Logan […]

Elton John released his Rocket Hour’s list of the top 2023 tracks. The likes of Boygenius and Mitski headline his list. “Not Strong Enough” to be on John’s list On December 14, John announced his Rocket Hour’s “Tracks of 2023.” The full list can be read below. 15 tracks were below including the likes of […]

At least we know that Ewan McGregor supports his wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Even if it means wearing a Scott Pilgrim vs. the World shirt. A Scott Pilgrim-inspired wardrobe Speaking to People, Winstead revealed that McGregor will break out a Ramona Flowers-themed shirt. “He has this shirt that he’ll break out every now and then […]

Nick Bakay has had a long career in TV. My favorite of his work is The King of Queens with Kevin James, Leah Remini, and Jerry Stiller. But his latest project, Bookie, recently premiered on Max. The series stars Sebastian Maniscalco as a bookie, as you’d imagine. As the legalization of betting looms, his job […]

Michael B. Jordan directed Creed III. However, he utilized some of the wisdom that Sylvester Stallone imparted on him from the Rocky films. The Rocky method Speaking to Ben Affleck for Variety’s Actors on Actors, Jordan was praised for his physical physique in the film. However, one way that Jordan survived was by front-loading the […]

During last night’s U2 show at the Sphere, Bono ribbed the crowd. “It all breaks down like an Irish pub in the end” It all happened at the tail-end of “Angel of Harlem.” During the titular refrains that end the song, the crowd must have lost rhythm or something. “It all breaks down like an […]

In a clip from Variety’s signature Actors on Actors series, Michael B. Jordan is praised for his physical physique in Creed III by Ben Affleck. “People don’t understand” “People don’t understand the level of difficulty that you add to a job [when you have that physique],” Affleck began. “Because people don’t look like that walking […]

During a stop on The Tonight Show, Sydney Sweeney unveiled a behind-the-scenes clip from Anyone but You. Host Jimmy Fallon got to break the clip which shows an insane spider stunt from the production. “Bitten by Spider, now Spiderwoman” To tee it up, the Tonight Show teased a deleted scene from Anyone But You. Sweeney […]