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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. […]

We now know who Jenna Ortega will play in Beetlejuice 2. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Ortega confirmed her role and teased the sequel. “I don’t know how much I’m allowed to say, but I am Lydia Deetz’s daughter, so I’ll give that away,” Ortega revealed. “She’s weird, but in a different way and not in […]

Don’t expect Joe Manganiello back as Deathstroke in the DCU. The Spider-Man actor recently revealed James Gunn told him to “let go” of his dream of returning to the role. It’s not all bad, though. Speaking to ComicBook.com, Manganiello reflected on his conversations with Gunn about the role. While he may never reprise the role […]

It seems as though Barry Keoghan will return as the Joker in Matt Reeves’ The Batman 2. He appeared in a scene in Reeves’ first film opposite Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader. Joker in Batman 2? During an interview with Vanity Fair, Keoghan was asked about his role in The Batman 2. While Keoghan never addressed […]

The fallout of the Jonathan Majors situation is still hitting the MCU. It is being reported that the forthcoming fifth Avengers film will no longer be called the Kang Dynasty. The Kang Dynasty no more?  The Hollywood Reporter’s latest feature on the MCU featured several nuggets. One of them was that Avengers 5 is being […]

The Beatles will hit the big screen soon. Sam Mendes is set to direct biopics of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. That’s right — there will be several biopics. Deadline is reporting that Mendes will direct four feature films, one on each of the Fab Four. Apple Corps. and the Beatles […]

For the first time in a half-decade, Ed Sheeran played “Happier” for fans. The Divide track was played as a surprise addition to his “Mathematics” tour setlist. During Sheeran’s February 16, 2024, show at the National Stadium in Singapore, he played “Happier” between “Sing” and his “One” and “Photograph” medley. It was the first time […]

Madame Web flopped at the box office, opening to just $15 million domestically at the box office. To date, Sony’s latest Spider-Man spin-off grossed over $51.5 million. But who’s to blame for their latest flop? The Hollywood Reporter wrote a feature analyzing the film’s lack of success. One insider notes that ticket presales were being […]

Kiss the Future director Nenad Cicin-Sain had a tall task when pitching his documentary film. He pitched it to the members of U2, who met him for lunch at Adam Clayton‘s house. The director ultimately made the film and remembers quite well what Bono‘s reaction was. The documentary chronicles U2’s “PopMart” tour stop in Sarajevo. […]

U2 has always been known for their political messages, and Kiss the Future puts that front and center. Songs like “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Pride (In the Name of Love)” sent strong messages. Bono, the band’s lead singer, has never been afraid to step up for what he believes. The band’s broadcasts to Sarajevo during […]

When U2 returned from their holiday break during their Sphere residency, a notable change was Adam Clayton‘s mustache. The new look took the fandom by storm. Even Bram van den Berg joined in on the craze. Adam Clayton mustache flash mob Before the February 18 Sphere show, some of U2’s fans wanted to pay homage […]

Crowded House singer Neil Finn has broken his silence on U2‘s cover of “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” The song has been played at eight of the band’s 2024 Sphere shows. Neil Finn’s reaction to U2 cover Thanks to Neil McCormick, who ghostwrote U2 by U2 for the band, we know Finn’s reaction to the cover. […]

U2 shocked fans by dusting off a deep cut at the Sphere. They played a song from All That You Can’t Leave Behind, “Peace on Earth.” Bono asks for “Peace on Earth” During the acoustic set of their Sphere show on February 18, Bono spoke about the Israel-Palestine conflict. His passionate speech including asking fans […]

U2 hasn’t released a greatest hits album since 2006’s U218 Singles. Previously, they had released ones for the eighties and nineties. However, they haven’t done one since. It is a bit surprising, as we’re well past both the 2000-2010 and 2010-2020 eras. In my world, if the band should release one, they will combine the […]

Saltburn star Barry Keoghan has found his next project. He will star in a new film about Saddam Hussein. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Keoghan would star in the new film. It will chronicle Hussein’s final days. Chernobyl director Johan Renck will direct the film. Darby Kealy wrote the script for the forthcoming […]

It doesn’t sound like Dakota Johnson‘s Madame Web cast had much camaraderie. The likes of Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced also starred in the film. Talking to Entertainment Tonight, Johnson discussed bonding with her co-stars. Johnson called the experience with her younger co-stars “similar” to that of their characters in the film. “It […]

The MCU’s Fantastic Four may have a Galactus-sized villain with a Javier Bardem twist. According to a new report from Jeff Sneider of The Insneider, Galactus will be the main villain in the forthcoming MCU film. Additionally, Bardem is the top choice for the role. The casting is not confirmed, though, so there is no […]

Bono joked about the high ticket prices of U2‘s Sphere shows during a recent show. In a video captured by @u2gigs on X, Bono is heard joking about the ticket prices. Judging by the background, it appears that this came after “Beautiful Day,” the final song of the show. His bandmates Adam Clayton and The […]

Jennifer Lopez will take her new album, This Is Me Now, on tour this year. The “Let’s Get Loud” singer was on the Today Show recently and unveiled the tour. While the setlist is unknown, Lopez did confirm she will do a “bunch” of her new material. Surely, she will also incorporate her old hits […]

Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem the James Bond franchise is coming back anytime soon. Daniel Craig’s last adventure in the role, No Time to Die, was released in 2021. Since then, the franchise has been radio silent. It’s not even known who will take on the mantle next. And it may stay that way. At a […]

In the wake of the fatal shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, Taylor Swift has taken action. It’s being reported that the singer donated two installments of $50,000 on the GoFundMe page for the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the mother who was fatally shot. As of the time of this writing, the […]

Like Elvis Presley, U2 has made their way to Las Vegas. They are currently playing their first concert residency ever at the Sphere. The wife of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Priscilla Presley, was in attendance of the February 15 show. Bono even took a moment to acknowledge the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. […]

Paul McCartney‘s original iconic Höfner violin bass that he’s had since the Beatles has been found. After over a half-century, McCartney’s bass has been returned. In a statement on the former Beatles’ website, it was revealed that the bass had been retrieved. “Following the launch of last year’s Lost Bass project, Paul’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 […]

Perhaps Joker 2 (properly titled Folie á Deux) isn’t a musical after all. It’s been heavily rumored that Todd Phillips’ sequel would be a musical. They did pair Lady Gaga to play Harley Quinn opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s titular character. Cinematographer Lawrence Sher recently spoke about the sequel, clarifying its genre (via @jokerfolienews on X). “It’s […]

Reinaldo Marcus Green is no stranger to historical dramas, or biopics (even if he doesn’t like the term). He previously directed King Richard, about Richard Williams, the father of Serena and Venus Williams, and his latest film, Bob Marley: One Love, is a biopic of the singer. But he found one easier than the other […]

Bob Marley: One Love is the latest biopic from Reinaldo Marcus Green. He previously directed  King Richard, which was one of the best of the year, and Joe Bell. Both of those films showcased a filmmaker with an eye for historical dramas. As you’ll learn in this interview, Green doesn’t see it that way. He […]