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As Warner Bros. and DC ramps up development of the new cinematic DC Universe, the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will bring the DC Extended Universe that began with 2013’s Man of Steel to an official end. The end of this cinematic universe, however, does not appear to be going out in grand […]

Since the pair became owners of Wrexham AFC in Wales, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have repeatedly gone out of their way to thank fans for their continued support of the team during one of its most successful periods. The latest show of thanks came on Monday as the actors decided to ring in Christmas […]

There have been plenty of directors who have given their stamp to the Star Trek franchise over the years, from Robert Wise to J.J. Abrams and plenty more in between. Quentin Tarantino nearly joined the ranks of these directors, though his own views on the path he wanted to take his directorial career before stepping […]

While the first few names are in place for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe, there are still plenty of questions about who else could be added to the new cinematic universe. One popular name among fans has been Reacher star Alan Ritchson as this new universe’s Batman, and the actor has some […]

The Super Mario Bros. Movie sits as one of the biggest films of 2023 between its massive $1.36 billion worldwide box office haul and various award nominations including Best Animated Feature at the 81st Golden Globes. Despite this, Jack Black’s latest update may come as a bit of a disappointment for fans waiting patiently for […]

When it comes to intellectual properties, none may have a more complicated history than those of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy and other works set in Middle-Earth. The latest wrinkle came in the form of a legal battle in California involving the Tolkien Estate and Amazon against an author claiming he was working on […]

James Gunn and Peter Safran have teased big things in store for the new cinematic DC Universe the pair are heading up, which kicks off with Creature Commandos on TV and Superman: Legacy in movie theaters. These plans include a new Batman for this cinematic universe separate of Robert Pattinson’s Batman, and Gunn has revealed […]

Marvel Studios hasn’t been shy about teasing the kind of violence audiences can expect to see in its latest series, Echo, from its cast including the titular character and her surrogate-father Kingpin. The newest trailer for the series gave another look at that violence, giving a better idea of the stylized action viewers can expect, […]

After a rotating door of hosts in the wake of Alex Trebek’s passing in 2020, actress Mayim Bialik and former champion Ken Jennings have shared hosting duties for the popular game show Jeopardy! from 2021 to 2023. It appears, though, that starting in 2024 it will be back to a single host as Bialik has […]

The Thunderbolts’ first outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is already set to feature a who’s who of characters on the team including the Winter Soldier, Red Guardian, Taskmaster, and Ghost to name a few. What hasn’t been as clear is if audiences can expect to see characters who have been synonymous with the team […]

The cast and characters set for Superman: Legacy hints at just how big James Gunn and Peter Safran are looking to make the new cinematic DC Universe under their stewardship. However, the cast is not quite as big as some recent reports have suggested according to Gunn, himself. Gunn took to social media on Friday […]

While the first trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes hinted the newest film in the series was making a time jump, it was not clear how far into the future it was going. Fans now have that answer as they will meet a new generation of apes far removed from the events […]

The tragic and sudden passing of Matthew Perry in October 2023 caught the world off guard and left many wondering what could have caused his death to happen. After nearly two months of waiting, some answers have finally been provided with the release of the official autopsy report. Perry’s autopsy report was released Friday evening […]

While director James Gunn has helped shepherd multiple super heroes to the movie and TV screen over the years, he was keen to share his thoughts on one aspect of the genre he felt was actually hurting it as he works to get the cinematic DC Universe off the ground. Gunn was responding to fan […]

Plenty of actors have either gotten the chance to play a comic book superhero or at least been approach about the possibility of playing on the movie or TV screen. Charlie Hunnam can now join the latter list as he has revealed which hero he was approached to play under the DC and Warner Bros. […]

Stop-motion animation is one of the most challenging productions to undertake due to the sheer amount of time needed to capture all the small details and movements for the screen, but the team for Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget revealed the way they found to help streamline what was going to be a difficult […]

While she may have been Catwoman in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, actress Anne Hathaway revealed she nearly played another feline comic book character for what would have been Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4 before the film ultimately fell apart. Hathaway spoke about her casting in the canceled Spider-Man film during an appearance on the Happy […]

As Eddie Murphy’s comeback continues across the movie and TV screen, Netflix has provided new details into what his latest trip to Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F has in store alongside a new poster teasing the cop’s own return. The latest update about the film comes in its official plot synopsis, which […]

Director Alex Garland has never been one to shy away from dark themes and stories, and the trailer for his latest film, Civil War, looks no different as the U.S. begins to fall apart from the inside. The trailer offers a first look at the chaotic state the U.S. has fallen into as a result […]

Kung Fu Panda 4 doesn’t just mean Po’s return to the movie screen, it also means the return of talent behind the scenes to help bring the Dragon Warrior’s latest adventure to life. Hans Zimmer is one such name, having worked on the three previous films, set to once again lend his musical talents to […]

The end of the year can bring with it plenty of openings for relatively smaller films to rule at the box office in-between the big tentpole blockbusters that can dominate the Christmas season. This was the case for the latest box office report, which saw two notable Japanese films take two of the top three […]

There are few things that can compare to the energy and experience of seeing professional wrestling live, especially when attending an episode of TV or even a pay-per-view where the audience knows the talent are trying to show out. NXT, in particular, has always managed to draw in raucous crowds full of energy to see […]

There are few names within the video game industry that spark as much reverence from players as Hideo Kojima, the developer behind the Metal Gear franchise and, more recently, Death Stranding. Players will now get a closer look into Kojima’s process in a new documentary  that has found its streaming home on Disney+. Kojima confirmed […]

Zack Snyder hasn’t been shy about the massive scale of the universe audiences will get to experience when Rebel Moon releases on Netflix. A new clip for the film provides another taste of this universe, along with how it will meld science fiction and fantasy. The director shared the new clip to X and features […]

The new cinematic DC universe has left plenty of fans wondering about the futures of several DC Extended Universe alums, with Jason Momoa reportedly in talks to trade Aquaman for Lobo and questions about Gal Gadot’s possible future as Wonder Woman. One star who may not be returning to don a cape in this new […]

James Gunn and Peter Safran don’t appear to be wasting time in establishing their new cinematic DC Universe between television and film, with the latter set to kick off with Superman: Legacy. The man of steel’s latest big screen outing is already set to feature plenty of DC characters, and it appears more are on […]

Like many other high-profile productions, the final season of Stranger Things was delayed as a result of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that dominated Hollywood for a large portion of 2023. It doesn’t appear to be waiting any longer, though, as the show is reportedly set to get cameras rolling right after the new year […]

Spider-Man: No Way Home saw Marvel Studios call back on the web-slinger’s history on the big screen with the inclusion of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, alongside plenty of villains. One cameo that ultimately didn’t happen, though, was Emma Stone’s Gwen Stacy, and it appears the actress, herself, was not aware of any plans for […]

Lucasfilm has been hard at producing multiple Star Wars series for Disney+ between animated fare such as The Bad Batch and Visions to Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau’s Mandoverse. Among its many upcoming projects is season two of Andor, though it appears the wait for the new season may be a bit longer than some […]

While James Gunn and Peter Safran are hard at work on their cinematic DC universe, Matt Reeves is growing a small corner of the DC world for himself building off of 2022’s The Batman with a sequel and spinoff projects. One of those spinoffs is set to be The Penguin on Max, which gave fans […]

While it had been previously rumored Disney+ could see as many as five Star Wars series in 2024, it appears that will not be the case thanks to an update directly from the House of Mouse about the platform’s planned releases for the year. The update comes thanks to a new press release from the […]

Chris Hemsworth has gotten to play his fair share of heroes over his cinematic career, but Furiosa looks to give the actor another rare opportunity to tap into his more villainous side as Dementus. Following the release of the first trailer for the Mad Max spinoff, Hemsworth has given a little more insight into what […]

Even with Rebel Moon’s release right around the corner, it seems Zack Snyder has no intention of slowing down producing new content for Netflix as part of his partnership with the platform. One of his next projects for the streaming service is the Norse-inspired animated series Twilight of the Gods, a series the director claims […]

Master Chief is back in the first trailer for Halo’s second season on Paramount+, teasing the wrath the Covenant is preparing to unleash on the UNSC forces standing between them and their holy relic, Halo. Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief greets viewers at the very beginning of the trailer that quickly escalates into shots of all […]

The Evil Dead franchise made a big comeback to the big screen with 2023’s Evil Dead Rise, and according to its longtime star, fans can expect to see the series on the big screen fairly regularly going forward. Series star Bruce Campbell spoke about Evil Dead Rise’s success and the job director Lee Cronin did […]

Godzilla and Kong aren’t just going to face off with a dangerous new monster in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, it appears the King of the Monsters will be undergoing some changes, as well, based on new images from the upcoming film. While the new images don’t reveal too much about what awaits the […]

The Boys are back in the first trailer for season four, teasing world on the brink of tearing itself apart while Homelander consolidates his power and the titular team deals with the repercussions of Billy’s actions in season three. The first trailer for the Boys’ newest season hints at how deep the divide has reached […]

House Targaryen appears to be heading for all out civil war in House of the Dragon’s second season, and the first trailer gives a small taste of the blood and fire the house will spill against its own in the battle for the Iron Throne. The first teaser trailer for House of the Dragon’s next […]

After a massively successful All In London in August 2023, AEW is poised to return to Wembley Stadium in London, England, for the next edition of All In for 2024 and has already made a massive splash after just one day of ticket sales. General sales for All In London 2024 opened up on Friday […]