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Deadpool and Wolverine has already teased or revealed plenty of cameos and surprise appearances as part of the merc with a mouth’s upcoming debut inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Sabretooth to a variety of other Deadpools and everything in between. The film’s final trailer, however, may have had one of the biggest reveals of […]

The near-20 year gap between Twister and Twisters hasn’t stopped the excitement from building for the 2024 sequel that has already drawn plenty of positive feedback from critics and fans lucky enough to see early screenings. Some of the highest praise, though, didn’t come from a critic or fan about Twisters, but from the film’s […]

With reports swirling over the last few days of the Russo Brothers potentially returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to direct Avengers 5 and Secret Wars, fans began to wonder if any other directors have or had been considered to step in and helm the next two Avengers films. Rumors have swirled for most of […]

Sam Wilson may have made his name in the comics and Marvel Cinematic Universe as Falcon, but he has flown just as high during his time as Captain America. With Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson officially taking up the vibranium shield for his first theatrical outing as Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World, he […]

With so much attention given to Red Hulk’s first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Captain America: Brave New World, it can be easy to overlook the return of another character who made their one and only appearance back in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. The character in question is Samuel Sterns, known in Marvel […]

The first trailer for Captain America: Brave New World had plenty in there for longtime Marvel Cinematic Universe fans to dig into, whether it was the brief glimpse at Red Hulk or Giancarlo Esposito’s mysterious new character. However, there was one possible easter egg included that has left the internet abuzz since the trailer released […]

The last three years has seen Glen Powell emerge as one of Hollywood’s newest and biggest leading men on the back of films including Anyone But You and Hit Man garnering critical and commercial success. Twisters is poised to be the next success for the actor, along with a potential breakout blockbuster for his co-star […]

When it comes to Deadpool, the character’s hyperviolence and crass, wise-cracking attitude has typically meant his core audience tends to be more mature and not really intended for kids. Shawn Levy, however, along with Deadpool and Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, have a much more definitive line to follow for anyone thinking about […]

The road to the 2024 Euro Cup finals has been a wild one for England’s squad as the team rode a combination of luck, fortitude, and stellar play to reach the tournament’s final match against an unbeaten Spain. Things have gotten so crazy in England, itself, that even things like concerts had to play second-fiddle […]

With the start of the new cinematic DC Universe, James Gunn is shepherding in a new take on Superman that will help set the tone for the universe in theaters on 2025. One of the most striking choices has already been shown on multiple occasions is the director’s choice for Superman’s iconic logo, a logo […]

While the X-Men have already found their way to screens under Marvel Studios thanks to X-Men ’97, there are still plenty of fans wondering when the mutants will make their proper debut inside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Deadpool and Wolverine will see several of the characters from the X-Men’s corner of Marvel join the […]

While comedy isn’t anything new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the universe’s sense of humor is going to become much more mature with Deadpool’s MCU debut. Audiences have already gotten a taste of Deadpool and Wolverine’s mature, and at times perverse, jokes, though not everyone seemed to be as knowledgeable and needed to be educated […]

In the landscape of modern Hollywood, there are few directors who have enjoyed the success James Cameron has between the financial success of many of his films or seeing technology he helped pioneer proliferate all across the film industry. Cameron, like many directors, also had a producing partner who helped bring these visions to life, […]

Since the start of the Eras Tour, the stars have come out in droves to enjoy Taylor Swift’s history-making tour as she performed in some of the biggest venues all over the world. It continued for the closing leg of Swift’s Amsterdam shows as Travis Kelce, who has been a regular fixture at the concerts, […]

The success of Matt Reeves’ The Batman brought with it plans to expand the director’s vision of Gotham even further with a direct sequel and the upcoming Max spinoff series The Penguin. However, it appears one of the previously announced spinoffs is no longer happening as development of a planned Arkham Asylum series has reportedly […]

The decades-spanning career of Eddie Murphy has seen him become one of the biggest comedy icons in history, from his early days as a raunchy standup to one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. It has forced the Beverly Hills Cops star to change some things over the years, though, and that includes one of […]

Since the first film released in 2010, Despicable Me has grown into a massive franchise for Universal between four films, two Minions spin-offs, and a variety of specials and shorts following the supervillain-turned-superdad Gru. Despicable Me’s ongoing success seems to hint that Universal and Illumination will try to keep the franchise going for as long […]

Deadpool is already set to take the Marvel Cinematic Universe by storm with his third theatrical film, and he won’t be alone as he brings Wolverine with him for good measure in the potentially-universe changing adventure. However, Deadpool and Wolverine’s director is teasing that audiences should get ready for plenty of more surprise appearances in […]

While Superman will serve as the titular hero in the DC Universe’s first theatrical feature, the James Gunn-directed film is set to feature a plethora of other comic characters to help bring the new cinematic universe to life. Hawkgirl and Green Lantern are two of these characters set to appear, and thanks to the latest […]

With James Gunn serving as one of the co-heads of DC Studios and helping guide the fledgling DC Universe, fans online have questioned if it could mean seeing some of the stars from Guardians of the Galaxy make the jump from Marvel to rejoin the director. A few stars including Zoe Saldana and Pom Klementieff […]

With Deadpool and Wolverine serving as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s only theatrical entry for 2024, it appears Marvel Studios is putting all its marketing power behind the film. This includes an apparent take over of Marvel Comics, itself, with several variant covers set to release during the summer to tie-in with latest MCU entry. Comic […]

When it comes to music and England, it doesn’t get any bigger than the Glastonbury Festival that takes over the village of Pilton every year for five days of concerts, theatre, comedy, and much more. Coldplay had the distinct honor of being one of the headlining acts for 2024, alongside Dua Lipa and SZA, but […]

Since the first Godzilla hit theaters in 2014, the Warner Bros. and Legendary’s MonsterVerse has taken over movie theaters with its parade of Titans ranging from Godzilla and Kong to adversaries like Ghidorah or the Skullcrawlers. The franchise saw and other successful release in 2024 with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and, on the […]

While 2024 will go down as one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s quieter years in theaters, things are set to pick back up when 2025 rolls around with four releases planned across the year. Thunderbolts is among the planned releases for 2025, which is taking shape as one of the film’s stars has confirmed they […]

In the acting world, there are few comedic or character actors that have been able to enjoy the long and storied career like the one Martin Mull had since his began in 1976. It was with this in mind, and with a heavy heart, that his daughter revealed the veteran actor had passed away at […]

While the first half of 2024 saw very uneven performances at the box office, Inside Out 2 has not experienced these struggles Pixar’s latest film has enjoyed a record-breaking run in its first two weeks in theaters and eclipse the first film’s success. It doesn’t appear to be slowing down, either, as the animated feature […]

With production in full swing for the James Gunn-directed Superman, more and more set photos have been finding their way online to give fans a quick glimpse at what will be the DC Universe’s first theatrical release. Plenty of the set photos have shown off star David Corenswet in his full Superman garb alongside other […]

Over the course of Mark Wahlberg’s career, audiences have typically seen the Boston-native play the hero in the many action films he has starred in from Shooter to Deepwater Horizon. This won’t be the case in his next film Flight Risk, though, and the first trailer gave a taste of Wahlberg’s villainous turn in the […]

It was a difficult 2023 for Jeremy Renner in the wake of his life-threatening snowplow accident, but after a long and difficult recovery process, the veteran actor is back on screen for the third season of his hit drama Mayor of Kingstown. The road back wasn’t always clear for Renner, though, and he has even […]

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe is already chock full of characters ripped straight from the comic book page, there is still a treasure trove of characters awaiting Marvel Studios to bring to live action across film or television. One of the most demanded characters in recent years has been the spirit of vengeance itself, Ghost […]

Despite the rocky year it has been at the box office in 2024, Inside Out 2 has been enjoying an all-time historic run of success as Pixar’s latest work continues to rack in cash in record time. This was punctuated on only the film’s second weekend in theaters as it the animated feature sits atop […]

With Fast X ending on a cliffhanger, there have been plenty of questions about what Fast and Furious 11 has in store for Dominic Toretto and what remains of his family in what will reportedly be the final film in the Fast Saga. Vin Diesel hasn’t provided answers, but he has given audiences a first […]

The last year has seen Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce become the proverbial “it” couple of the sports and entertainment worlds, with each regularly being seen at the other’s events, whether it be Swift at Chiefs games or Kelce making it to any of Swift’s shows during the Eras Tour. It has also led to […]

Despite the rocky year it has been at the box office, Inside Out 2 hit the ground running with a massively successful opening weekend and a much-needed win at the box office for Pixar. It is at the domestic box office, though, that Inside Out 2 has gotten to shine as it has taken the […]

For well over a year, rumors have spread online about behind the scenes issues between Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and series star Kevin Costner amid the series coming to a close after five seasons. The second half of its final season is still set to premiere later in 2024, but it will be moving forward […]

Despite production wrapping in 2023, Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic Megalopolis still needed to find a distributing partner to bring the legendary director’s next film to theaters. It has finally done so after over a year of searching, though it comes with a catch that is going to come out of Coppola’s own wallet. It […]

After ending his first trilogy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the hero struggling to make his rent while fighting crime all across New York City, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is set to return in a new set of films where he will effectively be starting from square one again. One thing that hasn’t been as […]

It has been a rough 2024 at the box office where, despite a few hits like Dune Part 2 and Godzilla X Kong, several major releases have struggled to gain any real momentum financially. Some believe the tide is set to shift, including Sony Pictures’ own CEO, and with the early international success of Inside […]

While the DC Universe may not hit movie theaters until 2025, the new cinematic universe is set to kick off in 2024 on the small screen with the animated series Creature Commandos. It hadn’t been clear when in 2024 when the series was hitting Max, but that has since changed as the series’ release window […]