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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 […]

A potential new host for The Daily Show has been revealed. It appears that Hasan Minhaj is being eyed to succeed Trevor Noah on the Comedy Central show. Variety broke the news that Minhaj is the leading candidate in the race to replace Noah. Reportedly, the deal is not finalized, but Minhaj remains the “likely […]

A recent TikTok video shows Jackass star Wee Man (Jason Acuña) criticizing the casting of Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in Paul King’s upcoming Timothée Chalamet-led Wonka. In the TikTok post, Wee Man said, “Hugh Grant is now playing an Oompa Loompa? So I guess, Hugh Grant, you’re now identifying as a little person?” […]

President Joe Biden indulged in a movie night on the same night that former President Donald Trump was indicted. He saw Oppenheimer and gave his review of Christopher Nolan’s latest. On August 1, Biden and the First Lady attended a public screening of Oppenheimer at Atlantic Theaters Movies in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The couple have […]

Ali Selim, director of Secret Invasion, revealed that he fears receiving death threats from MCU fans. Secret Invasion was full of twists and turns. One of the biggest revelations was that Rhodey (Don Cheadle) was a Skrull. Selim confirmed that he has been one since the events of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, meaning that […]

It looks like James Gunn’s DC slate will be versatile. The former Guardians of the Galaxy director recently provided an exciting update for the future of animated films vis-à-vis his DCU when answering fans’ questions. One DC fan on Threads asked Gunn if the new Crisis on Infinite Earths film was a part of the […]

It appears that Matt Smith, Doctor Who and House of the Dragon star, nearly stretched his acting range out by joining the comic book movie genre. He was reportedly offered a major role in the MCU’s forthcoming Fantastic Four film. According to entertainment scooper Daniel Richtman (a subscription to his Patreon is required), Smith was […]

Reports of Gal Gadot’s DC future as Wonder Woman have been back and forth for a while now. However, it appears that James Gunn and Peter Safran — the new heads of creative — are planning on bringing Gadot back into the fold. ComicBook caught up with Gadot for her new film Heart of Stone […]

Jason Statham and Co. encounter the biggest megalodon ever in a new clip from Meg 2: The Trench. The clip, which was exclusively released by IGN, shows the crew in a submarine when a shark knocks into its side. That wasn’t the only one, though, as megalodons begin showing up on their radar. A huge […]

Jessica Chastain has taken on a lot of dramatic roles lately from playing Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye to playing Tammy Wynette in George & Tammy. However, it was Scenes From a Marriage that caused Chastain to need “a little bit of. breather” from co-star Oscar Isaac. Speaking to Vanity Fair […]

Lizzo and her production company are being sued by three of their former dancers. Variety viewed the legal complaint filed by Lizzo’s former dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez. The trio accuses Lizzo,  her company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT), and Shirlene Quigley (the captain of the dance team) of sexual, religious, […]

Seth McFarlane, creator and star of Family Guy, has made a huge donation to assist film and television workers amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. According to Variety, McFarlane has donated $1 million to The Entertainment Community Fund (previously The Actors Fund). He wasn’t the only one, however. As Variety added that The Katie McGrath […]

Emma Corrin, who portrayed Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown, will make their MCU debut in the Ryan Reynolds-led threequel, Deadpool 3. The actress has revealed why they are “really excited” to take on the villainous role. Corrin recently spoke to Empire about their new show, A Murder at the End of the World, in […]

The stars of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem are all a little younger than me, but they still grew up with some of the same iterations of the franchise that I did. Ahead of their own film coming out, they discussed the versions that they grew up on. Note: This interview was conducted prior […]

Quentin Tarantino is known for assembling A-list ensembles for his films. With his final film on the horizon, The Movie Critic, Tarantino has reportedly named one actor he wants to cameo in his upcoming film. According to World of Reel, Tarantino is eyeing Bruce Willis for a cameo in The Movie Critic. Bear in mind, […]

Stephen Amell, who played DC hero Green Arrow in the CW’s Arrowverse, blasted the idea of striking amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. UPDATE: Amell has since come out and clarified his comments via an Instagram post. In a very lengthy Instagram post, Amell walked back his previous comments about the SAG-AFTRA strike. “Understandably, there […]

Joaquin Phoenix has collaborated with Ridley Scott before, but it was one of his most recent performances that landed him the titular role in Napoleon. In an interview with Empire Magazine, Scott revealed that he cast Phoenix after seeing him in Joker. “I’m staring at Joaquin and saying, ‘This little demon is Napoleon Bonaparte.’ He […]

Not everyone grew up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, and considering that all four are turtles and their biggest differing feature is their bandanas that vary in color, it can be confusing to differentiate them. That’s why when speaking to the stars of the latest TMNT film, Mutant Mayhem, I asked each of […]

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU will soon officially begin after the releases of Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. However, the director of Blue Beetle has spilled on the future of the character (played by Xolo Maridueña) under the new regime. During a press conference in Mexico, Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel […]

A core childhood memory for me and those in my generation was watching Gravity Falls. I still remember the excruciatingly long three-month wait in the middle of the second (and presumably final) season and the similar wait between the penultimate and final episodes of the Disney series. But the series concluded on February 15, 2016, […]