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Uncut Gems from the Safdie Brothers inspired Pixar’s Inside Out 2. In an interview with Animation Magazine, Adam Habib cited Uncut Gems’ cinematography as a big influence on the Inside Out 2. Anxiety (Maya Hawke) is introduced in the film — which makes the Safdie Brothers’ film the perfect inspiration. “The shaky cinematography of the […]

Robert Downey Jr is shocking “open-minded” about an MCU return as Tony Stark/Iron Man. In an interview with Jodie Foster for Variety, Robert Downey Jr revealed that being Tony Stark/Iron Man is “crazily” in his DNA and he’s “surprisingly open-minded” to an MCU return. This is especially the case after taking on varied roles such […]

Netflix’s Knives Out 3 (properly titled Wake Up Dead Man) has added another MCU star to its cast: Josh Brolin. He joins fellow Avengers: Endgame star Jeremy Renner and more in the film. Daniel Craig will also return as Detective Benoit Blanc in the threequel. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of the latest Knives […]

MGM+ has set a streaming date for Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers. The Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor-led film is hitting the streaming service sooner than expected. Challengers’ streaming date It is being reported that Challengers will begin streaming on MGM+ on July 29. That means it will hit the streaming service about three months after […]

Sony has dropped the first trailer for Venom: The Last Dance. Tom Hardy once again returns as Eddie Brock and the film promises alien warfare. What goes down? The Venom: The Last Dance trailer begins with Eddie Brock taking down a crew of gangsters. He’s noticeably donning the Golden State Warriors t-shirt that he wears […]

With growing concerns regarding AI usage in films, including Sony, Christopher Miller has attempted to clarify the status of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. On X, Miller took time to respond to a concerned fan. @NitroSpidey on the platform asked Sony to “keep generative AI away” from Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. “AI robs people of their […]

Michael Keaton is not a fan of the “merchandising” of Beetlejuice. The Tim Burton film has become a pop culture phenomenon. A sequel is coming out in 2024, so he can expect even more merchandising. Despite Beetlejuice becoming a hit, it was hard for Keaton to come to grips with its popularity. Seeing his character […]

Greg Daniels’ upcoming The Office spin-off series starring Domhnall Gleeson (Ex Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) has a title: The Paper. Thanks to a listing in the WGA (Writers Guild of America) directory, The Paper was revealed as the title of Daniels’ upcoming series. He is credited as an Executive Producer and Showrunner […]

Netflix‘s One Piece live-action series has gotten big Seasons 2 and 3 filming updates. In a recent interview with Brashaad Mayweather (via @OPLANEWS on X), who played Patty in the first season, the filming plans for the upcoming seasons were revealed. It appears that the Netflix One Piece live-action series will go back-to-back with the […]

Directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are fresh off of Bad Boys 4 (aka Bad Boys: Ride or Die). Rumors have attached them to the upcoming Tom Holland-led Spider-Man 4. If they direct it, they have a wish for Michael Keaton‘s Vulture. Speaking to ComicBook at the Bad Boys 4 premiere, they addressed […]

MGM+’s Billy the Kid Season 2 returns with Part Two on June 2. Tom Blyth plays the title role in the series. In the series, Blyth gives a stellar performance. It is carried by his grit and is a must-watch for those who aren’t on the Tom Blyth hype train. But he’s not the first […]

After starring in two Mission: Impossible films, Jeremy Renner left the series. The MCU alum seems open to returning to the Tom Cruise-led series, though. In an interview with Collider, Renner discussed leaving the franchise. He also revealed that he was originally supposed to appear in more films but had to “be a dad.” “I […]

The trailer drop of Moana 2 has shattered a Disney trailer viewership record thanks to its 178 million views. It beat out the likes of fellow sequels Inside Out 2 and Frozen 2. It is being reported that the Moana 2 trailer racked in 178 million views in its first 24 hours. That became Disney’s […]

Barry Keoghan is in talks to join two of the MCU’s Avengers, Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, in Crime 101. The Don Winslow novella adaptation is receiving comparisons to Michael Mann’s Heat. Jeff Sneider of The InSneider broke the news of Keoghan’s involvement in the project. Deadline also reported on the casting. They revealed that […]

After months of speculation, the status of Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise for Max’s IT spin-off, Welcome to Derry, is confirmed. Deadline is reporting that Skarsgård is heading back to Derry for the IT spin-off series. He joins the project as an executive producer as well as returning as the series star. Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, […]

Mila Kunis is the latest addition to Rian Johnson’s Knives Out 3 (properly titled Wake Up Dead Man) cast. She joins a stacked ensemble headlined by Daniel Craig and franchise newcomers Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, and Jeremy Renner. Deadline broke the news of Kunis’ casting. O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla) were the first […]

After estimates of 2024’s box office decline, U2 helped boost Billboard’s chart with their Sphere residency. They played 15 shows in 2024 (25 in 2023). Billboard unveiled their midyear recap of the Top 10 tours of the year. U2 and the Sphere helped boost the Billboard list to gross $1.5 billion. The Irish rock band’s […]

Knives Out 3, aka Wake Up Dead Man, has added another cast member. Rian Johnson has added MCU and Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner to his star-studded ensemble led by franchise veteran Daniel Craig. Deadline reported the major casting as Renner joins the cast as Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 is about to premiere. Renner joins […]

Pixar is reportedly looking at rebooting their early movies such as Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. The news comes from a new cover story from Bloomberg Businessweek. The story is about how Pixar and Disney alike are hedging their bets on Inside Out 2 being a box office hit. They are coming off of disappointing […]

Mike Flanagan will be doing a “radical” makeover of the Exorcist franchise for Blumhouse. This comes after the underwhelming latest installment, Believer, was released in 2023. Outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter, are reporting that Flanagan has been enlisted to resurrect the Exorcist franchise. He will write, produce, and direct a new film. Blumhouse added that […]

Brie Larson, who plays Captain Marvel in the MCU, is a real-life superhero. The Hollywood Reporter’s latest roundtable includes heavy hitters such as Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Sofía Vergara, Anna Sawai, Naomi Watts, and Larson. Larson was dubbed a “superhero mentor” by Watts and she revealed how she reaches out to anyone cast in a […]

Lucasfilm executive Kathleen Kennedy is aware of the sometimes toxic Star Wars fandom, especially when it comes to women. The franchise has had some strong female leads such as Natalie Portman and Daisy Ridley, and Kennedy is sticking up for them. Ahead of The Acolyte‘s premiere, Kennedy defended showrunner Leslye Headland in an interview with […]

Antony Starr has played Homelander for the Prime Video superhero series, The Boys, since 2019 — but will he be in the DCU? The actor was recently asked about appearing in James Gunn’s universe in the forthcoming Booster Gold series. Speaking to ComicBook, Starr responded to being in the Booster Gold series. He downplayed his […]

The cast for Rian Johnson’s Knives Out 3, properly titled Wake Up Dead Man, is coming together. Movement on the upcoming Netflix film has been hot and heavy since the title announcement. An Emmy-winning actress, Kerry Washington, is the latest to join Daniel Craig’s latest Benoit Blanc mystery. Deadline reported Washington’s casting in Wake Up […]

Tom Blyth found the role of Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes harder to prep for than Billy the Kid. It all came down to fan expectations. Speaking to ClutchPoints ahead of the premiere of Billy the Kid Season 2: Part Two, Blyth discussed the two roles. Both parts […]

The upcoming Michelle Yeoh-led Prime Video series, Blade Runner 2099, has gotten huge updates. Including one that includes one of the driving forces of FX’s Shōgun. Collider reported the new developments on the series. It will reportedly commence filming in June 2024 and continue through December 2024. Two of the confirmed locations include Prague and […]

As promised, Sony has delivered the first trailer for Wolfs — a new movie starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. The Ocean’s Eleven stars reunite in the new film from Apple and Sony and director Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home). The Wolfs trailer opens with a woman played by Amy Ryan calling Clooney’s character. […]

Disney has dropped the first trailer for Moana 2 and it features the returns of the title character (Auli’i Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson). The sequel comes over eight years after the first film. The trailer opens with a shot on the beach. Two shells are washed up on the beach before a crab emerges […]

After around a decade away, Studio Ghibli icon Hayao Miyazaki returned with The Boy and the Heron. He isn’t done and his upcoming film got a huge tease from his son, Goro Miyazaki. Speaking to Oricon (via ComicBook), Goro talked about what his father’s next film could be. It sounds like his father will be […]

Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite in a teaser trailer for Jon Watts’ (Spider-Man: No Way Home) latest film, Wolfs. The two previously starred in the Ocean’s Eleven franchise together. The teaser trailer begins with Pitt and Clooney in a car. There is clear tension as Pitt attempts to open the glove box only to be […]

Playing Rey Skywalker in Star Wars had consequences for Daisy Ridley. She revealed that the newfound fame resulted in her getting ulcers. Speaking to The Times, Ridley recalled the shock Star Wars had on her. Suddenly, she was more popular than ever and was doing more press than ever. The stress resulted in a “leaky […]

After two blockbuster weekends at the Sphere, Dead and Company will be staying at the Las Vegas venue longer than expected. On May 28, the band announced their Sphere residency has been extended two weekends. They will now play shows August 1-3 and 8-10. This will bring the band’s full show count to 30, the […]

John Musker, who co-wrote and co-directed Disney‘s 1989 The Little Mermaid with Ron Clements, isn’t a fan of the live-action remake starring Halle Bailey. Speaking to El País, Musker talked about the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. He first pointed out Disney’s political messages in their recent films. He believes that Disney has prioritized […]

Oppenheimer had a loaded cast, and Glen Powell was nearly in it. Despite not appearing in the Best Picture-winning epic, Powell still hopes to work with Christopher Nolan one day. In an interview with GQ, Powell revealed that he was in the running to play Ernest Lawrence. The role ultimately went to Penny Dreadful star […]

While Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have recently been playing greatest hits shows, Billie Eilish will not be doing that with her upcoming “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour, which will commence in September 2024. During a live session on Stationhead (via @swifterupdates on X), Eilish answered fan questions. One fan asked if she would perform […]

The Barbie–Oppenheimer phenomenon, widely known as “Barbenheimer,” took the pop culture world by storm in 2023. The two films were box office hits and Oscar contenders. However, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos believes that they would have been just as successful on the streaming service. In an interview with The New York Times, Sarandos made his […]

Despite his on-screen return in Young Sheldon, don’t expect Jim Parsons back for a Big Bang Theory revival. Speaking to E! News, Parsons revealed his condition for a return to Sheldon Cooper. It would only happen through “reincarnation” in the “next lifetime,” he told the outlet. In a more serious response, Parsons still seemed doubtful […]

Rian Johnson’s Knives Out 3, properly titled Wake Up Dead Man, seemingly pays homage to U2. The title is shared with a song from the Irish rock band’s 1997 album, Pop. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed as a reference to the band, it would make sense. The franchise’s title, Knives Out, is a Radiohead […]

The cast of the upcoming Beatles biopics is coming together as Paul Mescal is reportedly in the running to play one of the Fab Four. The Hollywood Reporter posted a feature on 10 rising stars in Hollywood. They nonchalantly drop in that Mescal is being eyed for the Beatles biopics in his profile. It is […]