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The SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have been communicating all throughout Sunday as they negotiate a deal that could potentially end the actors’ union strike, Deadline exclusively reported. Light at the end of the SAG-AFTRA vs AMPTP tunnel? A source from the guild told the news site, “There is a feeling of optimism.” A senior source […]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau penned an emotional tribute to his former classmate Matthew Perry. Trudeau and Perry went to Rockcliffe Park Public School in Ottawa, Ontario. The PM wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening.” I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people […]

One movie franchise that has hardcore fans is Fast & Furious. The loyal followers of the movies race to the theaters whenever a new sequel is released. Worldwide, the films have brought in $7.47 billion at the box office, according to Movie Web. So, the car-influenced movies bring in some furious fortunes. That said, some […]

Chris Brown has been sued for allegedly assaulting a man at London nightclub TAPE, People reported. The entertainment news site obtained the filing that said Abe Diaw is suing the singer for hitting him in the face in February. The incident reportedly involved a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila bottle at TAPE in London. […]

Days before Matthew Perry passed away by drowning in a hot tub, the Friends actor shared on Instagram what turned out to be his final post. The Instagram post said, “Oh, so warm water swirling makes you feel good?” and included a photo of him in a hot tub, presumably where he drowned days later. […]

Marvel Studios’ Daredevil series now has a new showrunner and two directors, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Dario Scardapane has been hired as the show’s showrunner. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have been tapped to run the rest of the episodes that will comprise the first season on Disney+. Scardapane was an executive producer for […]

The first reviews of Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) are in. On Metacritic, Swift’s fourth re-recorded album has a 95 out 100, rating it with universal acclaim. All eight (as of this writing) critics’ reviews praise Swift’s more mature voice, sounding crisper in the re-recording. 1989 (2014) vs. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) NME points out that […]

Barry Manilow, the iconic singer and songwriter, will star in a Christmas special for NBC. The show will be called Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas. It will be a one-hour special that will air on NBC Dec. 11 at 10 PM ET/PT and be available for streaming on Peacock the next day. The special […]

With their monstrous $78 million opening, Five Nights at Freddy’s is the third-biggest horror opening of all time domestically. The historic opening from Universal and Blumhouse opened to this massive number despite being available on the streaming platform Peacock, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Five Nights at Freddy’s record box office opening Freddy’s take was […]

Saturday Night Live gave a touching tribute to Matthew Perry after the actor and former host died. It was only several hours before SNL went on the air that news broke about Friends star Matthew Perry’s passing. However, the comedy show was able to add a special tribute to him, according to Entertainment Weekly. The […]

The Killer’s Michael Fassbender is set to star in Kneecap, a biopic about the Irish rap group. Dubbed a raucous anti-establishment comedy, it stars real-life band members Mo Chara, Móglaí  Bap, and DJ Próvaí, according to Variety. About the rap group Kneecap The group was condemned for “outrageous behavior” after leading chants of “Get the […]

Cher may not be the biggest fan of hers, come to find out, at least when it comes to how she sounds. The iconic singer and Grammy winner stated that she “just never liked my voice that much” in a recent interview with Paper Magazine. Cher opens up about not liking her voice “If I […]

The rivalry between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone was a cornerstone of 1980s action cinema, but the former-Terminator admits the two let their rivalry get out of hand before making amends. Schwarzenegger opened up about the rivalry during his latest appearance on The Graham Norton Show and about the extremes the pair took it to […]

David Fincher hasn’t typically been a director to make sequels to his own films, but it isn’t completely out of the question when it comes to The Social Network according to a new interview with the director. Fincher spoke about his film, The Killer, along with his over 30 year directing career when the subject […]

When it comes to Star Wars, it’s not just about the trilogies anymore. This lightsaber-filled universe has sprawled out into various forms of media, with two continuities (canon and Legends) dishing out a galaxy of characters and stories. While we’ve seen impressive storylines from ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Ahsoka’ and ‘Rogue One,’ it’s the Skywalker Saga that’s […]

So, now that fans have had a chance to dive into Zack Snyder’s cut, the big debate kicks off: Which one’s better, Joss Whedon’s Justice League or the Snyder Cut? Creative viewpoints can vary, but some scenes seem to stand out objectively. After years of back-and-forth, it’s time to settle the score and decide which […]

Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends, has died at age 54. The actor and comedian died in an apparent drowning at a home in Los Angeles. According to law enforcement, police were called after Perry suffered cardiac arrest. No drugs or foul play were involved, per TMZ. The […]

Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, and Parasite’s Bong Joon Ho headline our list this week with their new shows, films, series, and movies coming to Netflix this weekend, followed by regional content from Spain, Sweden, and South Korea. Have your fill for our last weekend of October 2023, with everything that’s new on Netflix this weekend. […]

Robert De Niro’s return to the gangster genre, courtesy of Warner Bros, has undergone a full name change along with a change to its previous release date as the SAG-AFTRA strike continues. It was announced on Friday the film, originally titled The Wise Guys, will be titled Alto Knights and is set to release on […]

The big-screen debut of Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) movie made quite a buzz. To be honest, all FNaF games have a special way of scaring players. They’re set in a spooky pizza place with eerie robots that come to life at night. In the game, you can’t fight, run, or do much. Your only […]

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” emerges as a captivating addition to the beloved wizarding world, captivating audiences with its darker themes and enthralling narrative. As the threat of Lord Voldemort looms ever larger, the franchise takes a bold step into more intense storytelling, distinguishing this film as one of the strongest in the series. […]

While speaking on his new film The Killer, director David Fincher offered some insight into his pitch for 2002’s Spider-Man and why the hero’s origin proved to be a sticking point between him and Sony. The director spoke with The Guardian about his experience meeting with Sony in 1999 to offer his pitch for a […]

While Jonathan Majors’ legal issues remain ongoing, Disney has decided it will sit on the actor’s critically acclaimed Sundance film Magazine Dreams for the time being. Disney announced more changes to its 2024 and 2025 release schedule due, largely, to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes delaying production on several upcoming films. This was not the case, […]

Like how Star Wars has its own unique way of handling the timeline, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts also does the same. As a seventh installment in the cinematic universe, it’s actually not the latest story to be told. In fact, it takes a step back on the timeline. This 2023 blockbuster serves as a […]

A Vision Altered: The Snyder Cut Emerges In the tumultuous landscape of the DC Universe (DCU), Zack Snyder’s entry coincided with Marvel’s ascendancy in the world of cinematic superheroes. His mission was no small feat: to guide Warner Bros. in crafting a shared universe while introducing fresh portrayals of iconic figures like Batman, Superman, Wonder […]

Marvel Studios may not have locked down who will be the Fantastic Four yet, but an alleged insider has shared the studio put out offers to actors to play the team before the SAG-AFTRA strike. According to RPK News patreon, via Geek Vibes Nation on X, Marvel Studios had allegedly found the four actors it […]

A Highlander reboot has been struggling to get off the ground for years, but it appears to finally be happening with director Chad Stahelski behind the camera and Henry Cavill in front of the camera. Lionsgate has announced its plans to put the reboot up for sale at the upcoming American Film Market event to […]

Taylor Swift may be born in 1989 but she’s dominating 2023 as we speak. Originally celebrated as a “pop perfection” back in 2014, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) still has a strong claim to that title. This fourth (Taylor’s Version) album serves as a vivid flashback to the synthpop era of the 2010s, where Swift led the […]

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s time to prepare for one of the spookiest holidays of the year: Halloween. Besides the traditional activities like carving pumpkins and decorating with fake spiderwebs, watching Halloween-themed movies is a fantastic way to get into the spooky spirit. And with various streaming platforms at your […]

Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) is one of the definitive final girls in horror movie history. After starring in the first five Scream films, she was noticeably absent from the sixth. Here’s why. A Sidney-less Scream VI To be fair, the fifth Scream was meant to introduce a new group of kids. Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, […]

Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Snow White starring Rachel Zegler got a disappointing update. A SAG-AFTRA-caused delay Snow White (formerly titled Disney’s Snow White) was originally set for a March 22, 2024, release date. Disney now announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that the live-action remake has been moved back a year to March 21, 2025. […]

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has gotten a release date change. The DCU film is now opening later than expected. A Christmas gift Warner Bros has announced (via Variety) that the Aquaman sequel will now open on December 22 — a two day delay. This could be due to Wonka, another Warner Bros film, opening […]

I’ll give this to her: Taylor Swift is a genius marketer. But I don’t understand the “Eras” tour. Yes, I understand that it’s a concert tour. I also get that the “Eras” tour is the celebration of Swift’s entire discography. But while most of pop culture seems to go head over heels for the tour, […]

As excitement builds for the just-released 1989 (Taylor’s Version) album that is sure to be the next massive success in her rerecording venture, Swift is singing the praises of Kendrick Lamar, one of her most beloved collaborators on the record. “Watching @kendricklamar create and record his verses on the Bad Blood remix was one of the […]

Universal and Blumhouse had made a shocking decision regarding the Ethan Hawke-led Black Phone series. The phone’s a-ringing  The duo has announced (via Variety) that a sequel to The Black Phone will be released on June 27, 2025. Universal and Blumhouse claim that the sequel is the “launch of a sinister new franchise.” A cast […]

Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman and Killers of the Flower Moon have a “Grim Reaper”: Frédéric Yonnet. The acclaimed harmonicist has played with the likes of Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Dave Chappelle, Quincy Jones, and Prince throughout his career. He has also recorded with the Jonas Brothers. But when it comes to his film/TV work, he […]

Taken star Liam Neeson and Freelance star John Cena are “totally different.” That may not sound surprising, but Pierre Morel would know. The French filmmaker has worked with both now by directing Taken and Freelance. A point brought up to Morel during his chat with ClutchPoints was that Neeson was in his fifties at the […]

Taken launched the second-half of Liam Neeson’s career. Taken off Prior to the action franchise, Neeson was primarily known for his roles in dramas like Schindler’s List and the Gangs of New York. In 2008, he played Bryan Mills in Pierre Morel’s thriller. After Bryan’s daughter, played by Maggie Grace, is kidnapped in France, he […]

One of the formative movies of my youth was Taken. I was only seven at the time it came out (don’t worry, I didn’t watch it that young), but the Liam Neeson-led thriller changed how I viewed movies. It was a film that I bonded with my dad over — even getting us to endure […]