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Denis Villeneuve is making Dune: Messiah. However, he has some concerns about the release date. Speaking to The Times, Villeneuve expressed his concern with rushing a third film in Arrakis. “The danger in Hollywood is that people get excited and only think about release dates, not quality,” he said. There were over two years between […]

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is an epic continuation of his 2021 film. Timothée Chalamet delivers some of his best career work with his commanding performance. But this adventure to Arrakis is as smooth as a ride atop a sandworm. A visual spectacle, Villeneuve delivers the goods. Even still, there is a lot crammed into […]

Benny Safdie’s A24 film The Smashing Machine already cast Dwayne Johnson. Emily Blunt could be joining the cast as well. Jungle Cruise reunion?  Jeff Sneider of The InSneider is reporting that Blunt is in talks for The Smashing Machine. She previously starred alongside Johnson in Jungle Cruise for Disney in 2021. The Smashing Machine is […]

Denis Villeneuve has given a positive update regarding his Dune: Messiah script. It’s no secret that the Arrival filmmaker is working on a third film in the franchise. However, he admits that he may need a cooldown period, even if Messiah is almost written. “I agreed to make Part One and Part Two back to […]

Dave Bautista has played Drax since 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy. He’s reprised the role in several MCU films including two more Guardians of the Galaxy films and Avengers team-up films. But if he returns to the series, he wants to change things up. In fact, he wants to play a whole new role. In […]

It doesn’t appear likely Brie Larson is returning to the MCU as Captain Marvel anytime soon. Speaking to ExtraTV at the SAG Awards, Larson didn’t have an update on her MCU future. She was asked if she had any updates regarding future MCU projects to which she swiftly responded,  “I don’t have anything to say […]

We still don’t know who William H. Macy is playing in the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. However, the Fargo star gave ClutchPoints somewhat of a tease about the forthcoming installment in the franchise. Speaking to ClutchPoints about his latest film, Ricky Stanicky, Macy discussed the upcoming Planet of the Apes film. […]

Star Wars‘ upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie has received a huge California tax credit bump. Deadline is reporting that The Mandalorian and Grogu has gotten one of the highest tax credits ever for the state of California. The film is also the first in the Star Wars series to be filmed in California. The exact […]

The final installment in Ti West‘s X trilogy for A24, MaXXXine, has gotten a huge update. After the first two films in the trilogy, X and Pearl, were released in 2022, the third film has taken a while to come out. Speaking to What’s Under the Bed, West revealed that the film is almost done […]

Ryan Gosling will perform his Barbie power ballad, “I’m Just Ken,” at the Oscars after all. The Daily Mail is reporting that Gosling will perform “I’m Just Ken” at the Oscars on March 10. While it seemed like a no-brainer, Gosling’s status for the ceremony was in question for months. Gosling may take the stage […]

Timothée Chalamet won’t rule out superhero movies despite Leonardo DiCaprio‘s advice. Speaking to the New York Times, Chalamet recalled DiCaprio’s advice. However, he didn’t rule out a superhero movie if the script is right. “Well, Leonardo DiCaprio said to me, ‘No superhero movies, no hard drugs.’ Which I thought was very good,” he said. His […]

Pedro Pascal is “beyond” excited to join the MCU in the Fantastic Four. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Pascal revealed his excitement for the project. “There isn’t anything more exciting than being in a cast like that — Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joe Quinn, and our director Matt Shakman,” he said. “And to be invited into […]

Kaitlyn Dever‘s mom tragically passed away last week. The Booksmart actress posted a heartwarming tribute to her. Kaitlyn Dever’s post “My mama. My life. My everything. I don’t even have the words,” her post began. “Nothing I’ll ever say will amount to the gifts you have given me in my life, the boundless joy you […]

Ebon Moss-Bachrach revealed that Steven Spielberg loves The Bear, and it makes him hungry. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Moss-Bachrach revealed Spielberg approached him and his co-stars at the AFI lunch last month. “He came right up to us, accosted us, maybe, and he was telling us how much he loves the show,” […]

When a Netflix series in the world of Guy Ritchie‘s 2019 film, The Gentlemen, was announced, it raised skepticism. Minus the incessant use of the C-word, The Gentlemen is Ritchie’s best film nice Snatch. Even the films that were subsequently released like Wrath of Man and Operation Fortune fail to reach those heights. That’s because […]

Daniel Lanois has produced some amazing albums. But he shouted out U2‘s Achtung Baby and Bob Dylan’s Oh Mercy for different reasons. Speaking to Music Radar, Lanois named Achtung Baby his favorite album he’s produced. The album just won a Choice Music Prize over three decades after it was released. U2 is also celebrating the […]

The budget for Ridley Scott‘s Gladiator 2 has ballooned to a huge number. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that the budget for the long-awaited sequel has ballooned to $310 million. Originally, the film was given a $165 million budget, but it has nearly doubled. However, Paramount sources reinforce that the net cost of the 49-day […]

Even after 30 years, U2‘s Achtung Baby is still racking up awards. At the Choice Music Prize awards, the album won yet another accolade. It was announced that Achtung Baby won RTÉ’s Choice Music Prize for Classic Irish Album. Released in 1991, the album reinvented U2. After the lukewarm response to Rattle and Hum, their […]

Steven Spielberg has directed classics like E.T., Jaws, Jurassic Park, and Indiana Jones. However, he holds Schindler’s List in the highest regard. In The Hollywood Reporter’s cover story on Schindler’s List, Spielberg praised the film. “It’s the best movie I’ve ever made,” he claimed. “I am not going to say it’s the best movie I […]

The Color Purple star Danielle Brooks teased her role in the upcoming Minecraft movie. She revealed that the production requires all five of her senses. Speaking to Variety, Brooks discussed her forthcoming movie. She first revealed that while she’s never played the popular game, she’s learning it. When asked how many movies she signed on […]

The forthcoming sixth Purge film has gotten a positive script update from Frank Grillo. However, fans of the series will be disappointed as well. Speaking to ScreenRant, Grillo revealed that the script is finished. However, this is the final film in the series, he insisted. “The script is done. It basically centers around Leo Barnes, […]

When is the Timothée Chalamet-led Wonka coming to Max? The Paul King film is hitting Warner Bros’ streaming service sooner than you think. Warner Bros announced that the new film will make its Max streaming debut on Friday, March 8. That means that subscribers to the streaming service can finally catch the new film after […]

The forthcoming Community movie has gotten a massive update that will fire up fans. The sitcom’s creator, Dan Harmon, recently spilled on the progress of the script. Speaking to Variety, Harmon corroborated Donald Glover’s report that the script is finished. Harmon revealed to the outlet that the script is “almost done.” “I can confirm Donald […]

Don’t expect to see Tom Hiddleston‘s Loki in the MCU’s Deadpool and Wolverine. During an appearance at ComFest in Kuwait (via @katerinaki28 on X), Hiddleston was asked about appearing in the upcoming film. “I don’t know. And if I did, I might not be allowed to tell you,” he said. “But I truly don’t know. […]

Believe it or not, Matt Damon was a key player in the making of the new U2 documentary, Kiss the Future. Speaking to ClutchPoints, the documentary’s director, Nenad Cicin-Sain, brought up Damon’s name on a few occasions. His connection to U2 came via Damon, who goes way back with the band. “I was also working […]

Greta Gerwig is getting ready for Chronicles of Narnia after her Barbie success. Time profiled Gerwig for their Woman of the Year issue. She discussed her Narnia film and revealed she wrote a script for it before Barbie. However, she is waiting until after the Oscars to revisit it. “Knowing that I’d laid the groundwork […]

John Cena has joined OnlyFans ahead of the premiere of his new film, Ricky Stanicky. That’s right, Cena is now on the subscription service as his character. It is a free subscription, and over five thousand users have subscribed. “You’ve found the verified OnlyFans account for Ricky Stanicky; renowned impersonator, philanthropist, investment banker, socialite, cancer […]

The MCU is looking for their H.E.R.B.I.E. for their forthcoming Fantastic Four film. Ricky Gervais hilariously responded to the rumor. Responding to a Fantastic Four fan account on X, Gervais threw his name in the hat for the role. The post, which takes from DanielRPK’s reporting, states that Marvel Studios is looking for a comedian […]

Kiss the Future is the new documentary chronicling U2‘s “PopMart” tour show in Sarajevo. It’s a powerful look back at one of U2’s pivotal moments. Bill Carter organized the show after doing broadcasts from Sarajevo during the band’s “ZooTV” tour. Nenad Cicin-Sain directed Kiss the Future with the help of Artists Equity’s Matt Damon and […]

Natalie Portman has an interesting perspective on the landscape of Hollywood. She confessed that her kids’ generation know more YouTube stars than actors. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Portman discussed the ever-changing landscape of the industry. She no longer sees film as the “primary form of entertainment,” which is a blessing and a curse. “The striking […]

Rocky star Sylvester Stallone is a Philadelphia icon. When WrestleMania 40 takes over Lincoln Financial Field, WWE fans could see Stallone in the squared circle. WrestleVotes is reporting that sources said that the WWE is interested in collaborating with Stallone for their marquee show, WrestleMania 40. It’s unclear if the two sides have communicated recently, […]

Barbie was the biggest film of 2023, grossing over $1.4 billion at the box office. The film also received eight Oscar nominations. However, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were both left out of their respective categories, Best Director and Best Actress. The director has finally broken her silence on the snubs. Everyone has had an […]

While Ed Sheeran’s “Mathematics” tour stopped in Japan, the “Shape of You” singer got to voice Pokemon characters. In a new video posted on Sheeran’s Instagram, he is seen in a recording studio. “Got invited by the people at @pokemon to voice some of my favourite Pokémon whilst in Japan,” the caption read. “Very surreal […]

Warner Bros doesn’t seem overly-enthusiastic about Bong Joon-ho’s follow-up to the Oscar-winning Parasite, Mickey 17. Recently, the release date for the film was moved. After initially being slated for a March 29, 2024, release date, it was moved to January 2025 by Warner Bros. This wasn’t that surprising, as outside of the one image of […]

Tom Cruise‘s blockbuster Warner Bros deal is coming with new changes for the Top Gun actor. While he’s known for his tentpole films like the Mission: Impossible franchise and Top Gun, Cruise wants to return to his roots. Variety’s latest report on the studio reports that Cruise wants to begin working with more auteur filmmakers […]

Mark Wahlberg has gotten a positive update regarding Uncharted 2. The upcoming Tom Holland-led sequel may get rolling sooner than later. Speaking to ScreenRant, Wahlberg revealed that the script for Uncharted 2 is completed. And he has been asked to begin growing Sully’s iconic mustache. “Actually, I just got a call today that they got […]

New WWE programming is coming to Frndly TV soon. The fourth seasons of Rivals and Biography are both coming to the streaming service in February. Both seasons premiere on February 25. WWE Rivals is hosted by actor Freddie Prinze Jr., who will bring viewers “captivating roundtable discussions.”Biography will feature the likes of Randy Orton, Sgt. […]

From code-breaking ceilings to the Nevada desert, U2‘s Sphere shows have it all. One of the oddest set pieces is during “Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World.” Bono is seen trancing around the stage with a giant white balloon. “Tryin’ to Throw Your Arms Around the World” is the ninth track off of […]

Eric Pearson, who has written several MCU films including Thor: Ragnarok and Black Widow, has been hired for Fantastic Four. The Hollywood Reporter’s latest MCU feature revealed that Pearson was “quietly” hired to “polish” the Fantastic Four script. He will help bring the script across the finish line before the film’s production commences this summer. […]