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As Studio Ghibli’s latest Hayao Miyazaki film hits theaters, the box office projections are coming in. The Boy and the Heron looks poised to hold the top spot. Miyazaki beating out Beyoncé? According to Boxoffice Pro, The Boy and the Heron is tracking for a $10.2 million debut. The film’s full range is between $7-13 […]

Peacock has made a major decision regarding Twisted Metal Season 2. The first season starred Anthony Mackie, Samoa Joe, and Neve Campbell. “A Sweet Tooth-sized thank you”  In a statement, showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith thanked the fans for their support of the first season (via Variety). “I have to give a Sweet Tooth-sized thank you […]

During a recent press conference, Denis Villeneuve revealed the progress on his Dune: Messiah script. “I don’t know exactly when I will go back to Arrakis” A press conference for Dune: Part Two was held in South Korea recently. He revealed that the schedule of the two films was taxing, and it may be a […]

Hugh Grant revealed that Wonka director Paul King sent him a disturbing image of his Oompa Loompa. A ‘stark naked’ Oompa Loompa Speaking to People, Grant recalled when King sent him a picture of an early render of an Oompa Loompa to “amuse him.” “Paul, quite early on in the editing process, sent me a […]

Could we see a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 reunion between Kurt Russell and James Gunn? It’s possible, as Russell would love to “take on” Marlon Brando’s portrayal of Jor-El in Superman: Legacy. “Yeah, I’ll take on Marlon Brando!” Talking to ComicBook.com about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Russell was asked about playing Jor-El in […]

Billy Joel will play one show and one show only in the UK in 2024. The “Piano Man” singer announced a show at Principality Stadium. One show only On December 8, Joel announced one show at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, in 2024. The show will take place on Friday, August 9, 2024. Chris Isaak […]

The smartest move the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise has made was going animated. Yes, the first three live-action films are classics for a certain generation, but that fourth film — The Long Haul — showed the series’ absolute floor. But the switch to Disney+ brought along a new idea. The franchise has since […]

Is Selena Gomez dating producer Benny Blanco? Her recent Instagram comment suggests it’s a possibility. “Facts” Last week, Instagram account @popfactions posted a rumor that Gomez was dating Blanco. This was due to her posting about his cookbook and the two following each other on the social media platform and other posts from the two. […]

Disney+ could be making a huge move. Shopping and gaming?  While Disney+ is the go-to streaming platform to watch all of the classics, they may shift gears a bit. Speaking to Variety, Disney’s president of Advertising Sales, Rita Ferro, discussed new avenues they may explore. One of which is thinking about the gamification of ads. […]

Dan Stevens voices a Parakeet in the English dub of The Boy and the Heron. Stevens is a big fan of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, leading to him taking the role. A true fan In IndieWire’s new feature, David Ehrlich spoke to those who helped make the English dub of The Boy and the […]

Dua Lipa attended the twentieth show of U2’s Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. She took to social media to thank the band for the incredible show. A “quick trip to Vegas” In a social media post, Dua Lipa thanked U2 for an “insanely surreal night.” “Quick trip to Vegas!!!” her post began. “Thank you […]

Robert Pattinson voices the titular heron in Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron. He came into the studio with an iPhone full of recordings for his role in the Studio Ghibli film. “I’ve been thinking about this role and I recorded some stuff” In a new feature about The Boy and the Heron’s English […]

Joel Kinnaman recently spoke about the improvisation that happened on the set of John Woo’s new film, Silent Night. Improvised action During an interview with Discussing Film, Kinnaman spoke about the intensity of the action. He and the crew wanted them to feel “messy and ugly,” so they improvised a lot of the sequences. “We […]

Gwyneth Paltrow is not an MCU fan. Even if she has starred in several films. “I’ve never seen Endgame” During a conversation at the Red Sea Film Festival (via Variety), Paltrow revealed that she hasn’t seen many MCU films. But first, she reflected on her beginnings in the MCU. When she joined Iron Man, they […]

Kiersey Clemons had an interesting run in the DCU, to say the least. After being introduced in Zack Snyder’s Justice League as Iris West, she reprised the role in The Flash. But it wasn’t a smooth ride. Her scenes in the initial Justice League film were cut from the theatrical edition, and Snyder ultimately added […]

Eli Roth directed Thanksgiving, a holiday-themed slasher flick. It’s been a popular film at the box office, and the film is bound to get a sequel. First Thanksgiving, next Easter? In a recent interview with CinePOP, Roth was asked what other holidays we could see the sequel based around. He confessed that he had such […]

Wednesday star Emma Myers has joined the Jason Momoa-led Minecraft film. Emma Myers joining Minecraft Deadline broke the news that Myers had been cast in the live-action Minecraft film. Other members of the cast include Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen. The plot of the upcoming film is still being kept under wraps, and the […]

During last night’s show at the Sphere, U2 lead singer Bono paid homage to Elton John. He sang snippets of his songs and his collaboration with Dua Lipa, “Cold Heart.” A snippet-heavy night at the Sphere In what was a snippet-heavy night ranging from U2’s own “Landlady” to the Beatles’ “Drive My Car” and the […]

Iman Vellani has named Tom Holland’s Spider-Man as another dream MCU team-up with Ms. Marvel. Young Avengers?  Speaking to the Direct, Vellani spoke about The Marvels’ ending. At the end of the film, Kamala Khan (Vellani) is seen visiting Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), presumably to recruit her to the Young Avengers. She was asked about […]

One of the last re-recorded albums Taylor Swift has yet to release is Reputation (Taylor’s Version). In TIME’s Person of the Year profile, Swift teased the upcoming album. “I’m collecting infinity stones” Speaking to TIME, the 2023 Person of the Year reflected on Reputation. “It’s a goth-punk moment of female rage at being gaslit by […]

John Lennon once said the Beatles were more popular than Jesus. Phoebe Bridgers made an equally bold claim about Taylor Swift and her “Eras” tour. She claimed the tour is bigger than Beatlemania and Michael Jackson. Bigger than Beatlemania and Michael Jackson?  Yesterday, TIME named Swift their Person of the Year. They profiled her and […]

The word “rizz” may be Oxford’s word of the year, but Tom Hanks isn’t a fan of it. “If you claim to have rizz, you don’t have rizz!” Appearing on the One Show on the BBC, Hanks was asked about rizz. “Well, I think if you claim to have rizz, you don’t have rizz,” Hanks […]

When you see Paul McCartney on his “Got Back” tour, what do you expect? I hope it’s not for the same voice that hit airwaves in the ’60s with the Beatles. Because in 2023, over six decades after the Beatles released their first song, that isn’t what you get. Seeing Paul McCartney, the Paul McCartney, […]

Natalie Portman recalled a wild Star Wars question that King Charles III (then Prince Charles) asked her years ago. Padmé in OG Star Wars?  During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Portman discussed her Star Wars experience. At the premiere of The Phantom Menace, Portman met King Charles. He asked if she was in […]

Former Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield has high praise for Across the Spider-Verse. “A masterpiece of pure cinema” At a special screening of Across the Spider-Verse in London, Garfield appeared to talk about the film (via @CultureVrave on X). He got to moderate a conversation about the film and cited the latest animated Spider-Man as “a […]

A new trailer for Prime Video’s upcoming Snoop Dogg-led comedy, The Underdoggs, has dropped. It promises a hilarious time on the gridiron. Underdoggs no more “America loves a superstar,” Snoop Dogg says at the beginning of the trailer. “But once you reach the mountaintop of greatness, everybody wants to see you fall.” After speeding and […]

There have been some wild pitches in Snake Oil. Tonight’s episode with Rob Riggle and Christie Brinkley may take the cake. Virtual cuddles In a new Snake Oil clip, broken exclusively by ClutchPoints, Riggle and his contestant, Maria, are pitched virtual cuddle therapy. The woman pitching it teaches the contestants how the virtual cuddles works. […]

Blade star Mahershala Ali has broken his silence on the upcoming MCU film. “I’m sincerely encouraged” Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Ali seemed optimistic about his MCU film. “We’re working on it. That’s the best I could tell you,” Ali told the outlet. “I’m really encouraged with the direction of the project. I think we’ll be […]

One of the standouts from Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film was Ken (Ryan Gosling). Could a spin-off film happen? We shall see. A Ken spin-off? During a 60 Minutes interview for CBS, Gerwig was asked about making a Ken spin-off film. She laughed, yet she didn’t rule it out either. “I mean, the truth is, you […]

Ryan Reynolds has spoken out against the set photos from his upcoming MCU film, Deadpool 3. “Surprises are part of the magic” Set photos from the Deadpool 3 production have surfaced for months. They showed off Hugh Jackman’s comic-accurate Wolverine costume and bombshell X-Men returns. Reynolds took to his Instagram story to speak about the […]

Paul McCartney will get to showcase his final “Got Back” tour show in front of a huge crowd. Disney+ will once again broadcast a legendary rocker’s concert. Another Disney+ broadcast Disney+ Brazil announced that McCartney’s final “Got Back” tour show on December 16 will be broadcast on the streaming service and Star+. “We brought Paul […]

WWE legend Brock Lesnar may be the “Alpha Male of Our Species,” but his daughter, Mya Lesnar, is also an amazing athlete. Shattering school records In an Instagram video posted by Mya, she is seen setting a new shot put record at Colorado State. In the background, it sounds like Brock himself is recording the […]

Taylor Swift has been named TIME’s Person of the Year. Person of the Year In a non-surprising move, TIME named Swift as their Person of the Year. As a result, a profile interview was conducted with Sam Lansky. Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year https://t.co/oyjR55azCZ pic.twitter.com/m2qbIbd5TX — TIME (@TIME) December 6, […]

If you ever have the privilege of seeing Paul McCartney live, one of the highlights is always his Wings hit, “Band on the Run.” That’s because when the second half of the song finally kicks in, eight-string guitar strums and all, a euphoric energy arises. The five-minute song is the opener of the Wings album […]

Paul McCartney paid tribute to his late Wings bandmate, Denny Laine, in a new Instagram post. Longtime friends On December 5, Denny Laine’s wife announced his passing. The legendary guitarist was 79. In an Instagram post, McCartney reflected on his ex-bandmate. “I am very saddened to hear that my ex-bandmate, Denny Laine, has died,” he […]

Wes Ball (Maze Runner), director of the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda film, has high hopes for his film. He recently cited Studio Ghibli icon Hayao Miyazaki as an inspiration for his forthcoming film. “Live-action Miyazaki” Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Ball discussed his admiration for Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli works. He described his Zelda […]

Paul McCartney and Wings’ guitarist Denny Laine has passed away at 79. An iconic guitarist On December 5, Laine’s wife, Elizabeth Hines, took to Facebook to announce that the guitarist had passed away at 79. “My darling husband passed away peacefully early this morning,” Hines’ post began. “I was at his bedside, holding his hand […]

Denis Villeneuve promises that Dune: Part Two will have plenty of action. A “more muscular” sequel Speaking to Total Film, Villeneuve promises that Dune: Part Two is “more of an action movie” and “more muscular” than its predecessor. “The first movie was more meditative and contemplative. We were following a young man discovering a new […]

Noah Baumbach fired back at critics of Barbie’s patriarchy storyline. “I felt men could take it” Part of Ken’s (Ryan Gosling) journey in Barbie is discovering the patriarchy in the real world. This did ruffle some feathers, particularly from men, but Baumbach — who co-wrote the film with Greta Gerwig — responded to those critics. […]