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Barbie director Greta Gerwig had an emotional response to Ryan Gosling’s birthday gift. In a video posted on the Barbie social media pages, a flash mob of Barbies and Kens approach Gerwig and perform “I’m Just Ken” from the film’s soundtrack. They then segue into Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” from the soundtrack. The post’s […]

The reported budget of the MCU’s upcoming Loki Season 2 has been revealed — and it’s higher than some major film budgets. Loki Season 2 reportedly cost a whopping $141 million to produce, Disney revealed (via Forbes). This reported budget, according to Forbes, is higher than that of Doctor Strange, Thor: The Dark World, and […]

Barbie has been the hit of the summer, and it rolled past $1 billion mark this past weekend. In doing so, it broke a Warner Bros. record set by a Harry Potter. In just 17 days, Barbie grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. Barbie is the eighth film to do so in […]

With Barbie crossing $1 billion this weekend at the box office, many expected Greta Gerwig’s film to get a sequel. However, due to stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (Gerwig as well) not having deals, it may not happen. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Robbie, Gosling, and Gerwig are all without deals as it stands. […]

While many movie fans expect deleted scenes with any home media release, don’t expect Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer to have any. At least according to Cillian Murphy. Speaking to Collider, Murphy was asked about any Oppenheimer deleted scenes. “There’s no deleted scenes in Chris Nolan movies,” he said. “That’s why there are no DVD extras on […]

Unlike some animated films, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’s crew consisting of Jeff Rowe and Seth Rogen didn’t overwork their animation team. And the two went to extreme lengths to ensure that. Speaking to Insider, Rowe, the Mutant Mayhem’s director, said, “That was the thing that was really important to us on this film, […]

“I’ll challenge you to a deathmatch,” Danny Philippou said to his brother, Michael. The two brothers behind A24’s new horror film, Talk to Me, are very clearly siblings. Their playful banter shows how two siblings are able to work with each other. That said, it’s not as if they don’t get annoyed at each other. […]

While Andy Muschietti’s The Flash didn’t serve as the reboot of the DCU many thought it would, Zack Snyder’s original vision would have. Storyboard artist Jay Oliva was originally involved with The Flash film for the DCU (then DCEU). “I worked with Seth Grahame-Smith, the first director who was attached to The Flash,” Oliva told […]

The Office star Leslie David Baker, who played Stanley during the show’s nine-season run, is giving back over $110,000 in Kickstarter donations. A few years back, Baker began a Kickstarter for a Stanley Hudson Office spin-off series, Uncle Stan. It reached its goal, but no movement on the series has been made in a while. […]

Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Scarface actor Mark Margolis has tragically passed at 83. On Thursday, August 3, Margolis passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He had a battled a short illness his son and actor Morgan Margolis announced. “He was one of a kind,” Robert Kolker of Red Letter […]

Fabian Marta, one of thousands of investors of the faith-based anti-child-trafficking film Sound of Freedom, has been arrested and charged with child kidnapping. Newsweek reported the news of the Sound of Freedom donor’s arrest. Marta, 51, was charged on July 21 and arrested on July 23 in Chesterfield, Mo. The court set bail at $15,000 […]

It looks like a third film in the A Quiet Place franchise could take place, Emily Blunt revealed. Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Blunt revealed that she and her A Quiet Place Part II and Oppenheimer co-star Cillian Murphy spoke to John Krasinski about a third film. “Cillian and I […]

The runtime for the two-episode premiere of Ahsoka, the latest Star Wars Disney+ series, has been revealed. According to Crytic HD Quality, who is reporting the news based on the first press screenings that screened the Ahsoka premiere, the first two episodes will run for a combined 96 minutes and 36 seconds. Star Wars – […]

Ewan McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi star, and Ahsoka star Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s home is filled with Star Wars toys. The latter revealed their son’s favorite Star Wars toys. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly for their cover story ahead of the premiere of Ahsoka (interviews conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike), Winstead revealed what toys her son, Laurie, […]

Believe it or not, Will Smith almost didn’t take the lead role in Men in Black. It took a massive Steven Spielberg helicopter stunt to get him to do so. During an appearance on Kevin Hart’s Peacock show, Hart to Heart, Smith recalled his apprehension over taking the Men in Black role. Bear in mind, […]

Margot Robbie called her shot when it came to pitching Barbie. As Barbie approaches the $1 billion mark at the box office, it’s timely to revisit an interview Robbie did with Collider prior the film’s release. In the interview, Robbie detailed going to Warner Bros. with her pitch for the film, naming moneymaking duos made […]

As thousands of actors and writers are sitting on the sidelines during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, Shazam! star Zachary Levi recently blasted the strike rules. During an appearance at Manchester Comic-Con, Levi spoke out about how he can’t speak about his past works (bear in mind, what he said before and after the video […]

Some may find that Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film is a little too “woke.” If you do, comedian Marc Maron has some choice words for you. In a TikTok video, Maron shared his review of the film. “I saw Barbie and I thought it was a f**king masterpiece — and I don’t throw that word around […]

Many forget that The Incredible Hulk was the MCU’s sophomore outing — and for good reason. The director, Fast X’s helmer Louis Leterrier, recently spilled on what the sequel would have looked like. Speaking to ComicBook, Leterrier revealed, “Yeah, there was like a whole sequel.” This MCU sequel would have seen a number of Hulks. […]

With the likes of Dungeons & Dragons and Tetris getting films, it appears Hasbro and Lionsgate will attempt to make a Monopoly movie. It was announced that Lionsgate would be acquiring eOne from Hasbro for $500 million, giving them the rights to over 6,500 properties. One of which is Monopoly. In a statement, Chris Cocks […]

The MCU’s upcoming Fantastic Four cast seems to be taking shape. Update: Jeff Snedier later clarified that he meant Joseph Quinn was in the running for Johnny Storm, not Jack Quaid. According to Jeff Sneider on The Hot Mic podcast, a few of the lead actors have been cast. Vanessa Kirby, an Oscar nominee, has […]

The past few years have seen a rise in Asian-American filmmakers on the indie scene. Fresh Off the Boat star Randall Park’s directorial debut, Shortcomings, deconstructs Western media as we know it in a film that pulls no punches with its lead character but doesn’t give itself enough time to ice the bruises. Shortcomings review […]

All of the talk of the town has been about Barbie and Oppenheimer. However, A24’s Talk to Me, directed by filmmaking duo Danny and Michael Philippou, has been flying high as well. The film has grossed over $10 million during its first week in theaters, already placing it in the top quarter of A24’s highest-grossing […]

Taylor Swift and Co. knew “All Too Well” that fan demand for tickets would be through the roof. Brand new “Eras” tour dates have been announced that’ll bring Swift back to the U.S. in 2024. “Turns out it’s NOT the end of an era,” Swift said in a social media post announcing the new dates. […]

Jonathan Majors returned to court on August 3 for his domestic violence trial, but it has been delayed. At 9:42 this morning, Majors entered the courtroom with his girlfriend Meagan Good. He was carrying a bible and notebook as he walked up to the bench with his lawyer Priya Chaudhry. However, it appears that the […]

It looks like the MCU will put a twist on who the lead character of their Fantastic Four film will be. Per DanielRPK (Patreon subscription required), who recently broke the news that Matt Smith was offered the role of Reed Richards, the Fantastic Four team will be led by Sue Storm in the MCU’s version. […]

Lizzo has taken to Instagram to respond to the recent harassment allegations and legal complaints from three of her former dancers. In the statement, Lizzo said, “These last few days have been gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic, morals[,] and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually[,] I choose not […]

In the newly-released tie-in book, Spider-Man: No Way Home – The Art of the Movie, Tobey Maguire opened up about his experience returning alongside Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland. Taken from an excerpt from the Spider-Man book — provided by The Direct — Maguire said, “When they initially called… I was like, ‘Finally!’ I just […]

Ben Affleck’s Batman movie being scrapped is one of the most disappointing aspects of the DCU (formerly DCEU). Affleck was a great Batman, but never got his time to shine in a solo film. However, a new report sheds light on what that film would have explored. Inverse published an extensive feature on the scrapped […]

While Chris Pratt is largely associated with the MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, The O.C. actor Adam Brody also really “wanted that” part. Speaking to Variety about his upcoming film River Wild, Brody revealed that he read for the part of Peter Quill/Star-Lord when the MCU was casting Guardians of the Galaxy. “I wanted […]

After over a year off, Paul McCartney will be on the run very soon. It seems that McCartney will be doing another leg of his “Got Back” tour in Australia this fall. Six tour dates have been announced that will see McCartney and his touring band — made up of Rusty Anderson, Brian Ray, Paul […]

Leah Remini has been very outspoken against the Church of Scientology in recent years since leaving in 2013. However, the King of Queens actress has now taken further steps against the organization. It’s being reported that Remini is suing the Church of Scientology and its leader David Miscavige for harassment, defamation, and more. In a […]

With the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, release dates have been in shambles. However, Warner Bros. seemingly has a plan for their upcoming DC flick, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. According to Variety, who profiled Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto, it appears that DC and Warner Bros. plan on sitting tight with the Aquaman […]

A day after a lawsuit was filed against Lizzo and her production company for sexual harassment (among many other charges), Oscar-nominated director Sophia Nahli Allison has come out and revealed why she left her documentary project in 2019. On August 2, Allison shared a tweet with a long message that has been seen by over […]

Sometimes, fact and fiction can intertwine. A new interview with Succession star Sarah Snook revealed how her real-life pregnancy played a part in Shiv Roy’s Season 4 arc. In a new lengthy interview with Variety, it was revealed that a Shiv pregnancy arc was always considered by Jesse Armstrong and the writers. However, they scrapped […]

Like many folks watching at home, Sarah Snook was taken aback by Succession’s series finale. Speaking to Variety in a wide-ranging interview, Snook revealed her thoughts upon reading the script for the Succession finale: “Are you f**king kidding me?” she thought. In the finale of Succession Tom (Matthew Macfadyen), Shiv’s (Snook) husband, is appointed as […]

Greta Gerwig and Co. have officially beaten out Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman in a key box office milestone as Barbie continues its dominant run. Barbie has now outgrossed 2017’s Wonder Woman — making it the highest-grossing film directed solely by a woman. Wonder Woman grossed $821.8 million during its theatrical run six years ago. The […]

Sarah Snook is such a part of the Succession lore that it’s hard to envision her not on the show. However, the actress recently revealed that she nearly didn’t audition for the HBO hit. On the show, Snook played Shive Roy — one of the many offspring of Logan Roy competing to become his successor. […]

A new report suggests that Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett could be replaced by Happy Death Day and Freaky director Christopher Landon in the upcoming seventh Scream film. Recently, rumors began circulating that Radio Silence would not be returning for a third Scream outing. Bloody Disgusting is now reporting that Landon could be […]