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Jessica Chastain used the Venice Film Festival as a platform to encourage her fellow actors to support independent cinema. During the press conference for Michel Franco’s Memory, Chastain sported a black “SAG-AFTRA on Strike” T-shirt. The actress also admitted to feeling “nervous” about her presence, revealing that some members of her team had advised against […]

According to a new report, Quentin Tarantino offered the lead role in his final film, The Movie Critic, to a recent Emmy nominee, Black Bird star Paul Walter Hauser. Hollywood scooper Daniel Richtman (Patreon subscription required) is reporting that Tarantino offered the lead role of The Movie Critic to Hauser. The actor is coming off […]

I Am Groot creator and director Kirsten Lepore has another MCU shorts series idea. This would please even more Guardians of the Galaxy fans. Speaking to ComicBook, Lepore was asked if she had ideas for another MCU shorts series. “My brain, of course, goes to Guardians [of the Galaxy] first,” she said. “What would a […]

One of the standout characters from Season 1 of “What If…?” appears to be gearing up for a return in the upcoming Season 2. Insiders reveal that it will be “Strange Supreme” who will be making a comeback. While specifics about this reappearance remain scant, fans are buzzing with anticipation. If recalled, in the Season […]

While introducing Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron, Guillermo del Toro had high praise for the film. TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey introduced del Toro to the stage to introduce the new Studio Ghibli film. He dubbed him “Miyazaki’s most passionate fan.” “He knows what makes my fat butt move!” del Toro […]

After a huge Netflix debut, One Piece has gotten a massive Season 2 update amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Per Variety, the producers of One Piece revealed that scripts for a second season are completed. On top of that, the second season could be “ready to air” in just a year after production is […]

Hayao Miyazaki is the Tom Brady of filmmakers. The Studio Ghibli director is not only the greatest of all time, but he has un-retired a number of times now with the latest update. Speaking on the red carpet at TIFF for The Boy and the Heron — the latest Studio Ghibli film — VP of […]

Sir Ian McKellen has been acting for over six decades, but that doesn’t mean he’s slowing down. Speaking to Variety, McKellen says that he’s constantly reminded of his mortality, but that doesn’t mean he is going to retire. “Retire to do what?” he asked. “I’ve never been out of work, but I’m aware that any […]

Percy Hynes White, known for his role as Xavier Thorpe in Netflix’s “Wednesday,” reportedly got written out of the show’s highly anticipated second season, according to NME. This decision comes nine months after the actor got accused of assaulting a woman, which led to allegations of sexual assault at a house party. In “Wednesday,” Hynes […]

Per some new lyrics from a track from Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts album, she has once again shaded her ex, Joshua Bassett. One of the upcoming songs from Guts, “ballad of a homeschool girl,” Rodrigo sings: “Everything I do is tragic/Every guy I like is gay/The morning after I panic/Oh God, what did I say?” These […]

Bill Skarsgård will lead an upcoming reboot of The Crow. The film got a huge acquisition and release date update. Deadline is reporting that Lionsgate has acquired the rights of The Crow reboot. An exact figure was not disclosed, but Deadline added that it was an eight-figure deal. The film will be released at some […]

On a recent episode of America’s Got Talent, Putri Ariani covered “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The cover left everyone floored, including Simon Cowell who revealed that U2 personally cleared the song for usage. Ariani performed the U2 hit in a very minimal arrangement — lightly playing the piano and fully putting […]

Well, the lineup was announced on Thursday for the 2024 Stagecoach Festival — usually California’s country music-themed, quasi-“red state” counterpunch to Coachella — but this year’s list is a bit of a head scratcher. Sure, there are plenty of familiar country names like Eric Church and Miranda Lambert, and then there’s first-time Stagecoach headliner Morgan […]

While you may not think Vin Diesel’s performances in the MCU require a lot, saying “I Am Groot” has “nuance.” At least according to the director of the Disney+ spin-off series. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Kirsten Lepore, creator and director of I Am Groot, discussed Diesel’s performances in the MCU — which predominantly consist […]

Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to play the President in a new action film with Joel Kinnaman. While the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes are still occurring, some acquisition/business deals are still possible. Thanks to an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA, a new Jackson-led project has emerged at TIFF. That being The Beast, Deadline reports. The […]

Turns out, Doctor Stange in the Multiverse of Madness won’t be his last MCU rodeo. Director Sam Raimi is reportedly in consideration to direct Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Despite rumors of removing original writers for “The Kang Dynasty” and “Secret Wars” projects, Marvel Studios is considering a new director for the latter. At […]

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece has been a smash hit for the streaming service. During its first weekend on the platform, it amassed over 140 million hours watched and 18.5 million views. The series brings to life Eiichiro Oda’s iconic manga and subsequent anime series to life. A key factor in bringing it to […]

Sixteen current and former staffers spoke up on Jimmy Fallon’s “erratic behavior” behind the scenes of The Tonight Show. They described a workplace where there were “good Jimmy days” and “bad Jimmy days,” where Fallon’s mood could change dramatically. One incident in 2017 was particularly concerning when Fallon appeared confused during rehearsal. The Tonight Show […]

The chart-topping sensation “Heart On My Sleeve” took the music industry by storm. But it’s not your typical hit song. The song used AI to replicate the voices of Drake and The Weeknd. And surprisingly, this AI song is now eligible for Grammy nominations. The Recording Academy’s CEO, Harvey Mason Jr. stated that Ghostwriter, who […]

After almost 30 years on the air, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will end. The HBO sports series will conclude after its current season wraps. Deadline broke the news of Real Sports’ cancellation. Gumbel has been the host of the show dating back to April 2, 1995. He told Deadline that the near-three-decade run on […]

Saoirse Ronan is a four-time Oscar nominee known for roles in dramas such as Atonement, Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and Little Women. However, the actress wants to make a jump to a different genre. In an interview with Bazaar, Ronan discussed her desire to make a comedy film. “I would love to do something modern and […]

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are putting a “[Tenth Avenue] Freeze-Out” on their current tour. On September 6, Springsteen’s social media accounts posted a statement revealing that all of his September shows have been postponed. “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have postponed all performances currently scheduled for September 2023,” the statement […]

The second season of the MCU spin-off I Am Groot shorts hit Disney+, and the director reveals the “super weird” pitch she made. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Kirsten Lepore, who created and has directed all 10 episodes of I Am Groot, revealed she didn’t expect the episode “Groot Noses Around” to be greenlit. “‘Groot […]

Grammy-nominated artist Doja Cat is set to unleash a musical storm with her eagerly awaited album ‘SCARLET.’ The charismatic singer and rapper, known for her genre-blending artistry and chart-topping hits, took to social media to make the electrifying announcement, sending her fans into a frenzy. With Doja Cat’s previous albums, such as ‘Hot Pink’ and […]

K-pop sensation TWICE has sent their fans, known as ONCE, into a frenzy by announcing an additional date for their highly anticipated ‘READY TO BE World Tour.’ The tour, initially slated to kick off in Seoul on October 10, 2023, was met with an overwhelming response, with tickets selling out almost instantly. In response to […]

Netflix’s critically acclaimed series The Crown has captivated audiences worldwide with its compelling portrayal of the British monarchy’s history. As the series progresses into its sixth season, fans eagerly anticipate how it will culminate in the grand event they’ve been waiting for: the royal wedding. Throughout the five preceding seasons, The Crown has navigated the […]

Nicki Minaj, the internationally acclaimed rap sensation, has sent shockwaves through the music industry with the unveiling of the album cover for her highly anticipated project, “Pink Friday 2.” The artwork, shared via her social media platforms, showcases Minaj in a captivating pose in what seems to be a train, signaling a powerful return to […]

“The Pat McAfee Show” is just several hours away from making its much-anticipated ESPN debut. Fans who have followed the show on YouTube and Spotify are already used to his profanity-laced takes for the past several years. With McAfee and Co. debuting on ESPN one wonders if he will tone down on the swearing and […]

Hip-hop fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the release of “Bongos,” a highly anticipated collaboration between two of the genre’s most formidable talents, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. The duo hasn’t collaborated in a while since “WAP” which was a massive hit, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting streaming records, and […]

Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott was notably absent from Scream VI due to a contractual dispute. Kevin Williamson, creator of the Scream series, reveals his initial plan for Sidney. Appearing on the Happy Horror Time podcast, Williamson discussed his initial plan for Campbell’s character in Scream VI. “Scream IV, V, and VI, would have been [about] […]

Nathan Louis Jackson, a talented playwright, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work on the Netflix series Luke Cage, has sadly passed away at the age of 44. His wife, Megan Mascorro-Jackson, confirmed his passing, stating that he died at his home in Lenexa, Kansas, on August 22, 2023, Deadline shares. Jackson’s cause of […]

Days after Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour concert film broke pre-sale ticket records, the box office projections are in. It looks like the concert film could have an MCU-like debut bigger than some blockbuster films. A new report from The Hollywood Reporter claims that Swift’s “Eras” tour film could open to $100 million domestically. The box […]

It must give the Rolling Stones some satisfaction to know that they’ve got Lady Gaga set to appear on a song on their new record. The pop star is reportedly featured in an original track on the band’s much-publicized and just-announced new album Hackney Diamonds. “Lady Gaga sings really sweet on [the new song] ‘Sweet […]

Studio Ghibli and GKIDS has finally announced the US release date for The Boy and the Heron. Hayao Miyazaki’s mysterious final film also received a teaser trailer. The Boy and the Heron will hit US theaters on December 8. GKIDS added that it will be available in IMAX auditoriums. After making its debut in Japanese […]

Paramount+ has made a major decision regarding Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown. The streaming service announced that the Jeremy Renner-led series will return for a third season. The news of the Mayor of Kingstown renewal shouldn’t be surprising. Back in May, Renner tweeted a video montage of photos of him in the show with the […]

If covering pro athletes like a pro wasn’t enough for Mina Kimes, now she’s making a salary in line with the sports professionals she reports on as well. According to The New York Post, she has signed a contract with ESPN that will pay her more than $1.7 million per year. Keeping Mina Kimes at […]

Michael Chaves, director of The Nun II, revealed the “Holy Trinity” that’s keeping the Conjuring franchise afloat. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Chaves accredited the success of the Conjuring films to three key factors. “The movies are always scary, and they always deliver on that core experience,” he said. “The other things that really make […]

During the filming of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” some of the franchise’s iconic actors had a rather humorous challenge on set. Liam Neeson, who portrayed Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in the film, recently revealed that he and Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi, couldn’t resist making lightsaber noises during their scenes, […]

The anticipation for Avengers: Secret Wars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is reaching a fever pitch. Scheduled for release in 2027, this film marks the culmination of Phase 6 and the Multiverse Saga. While details about the film remain unknown, a rumor suggests that the Avengers movie could serve as a complete MCU reboot. […]