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Ridley Scott will reunite with Joaquin Phoenix for Napoleon. However, the Blade Runner director recently reviewed Phoenix’s Joker film. “I was blown away by his [Phoenix’s] outrageous film Joker,” Scott revealed to Deadline. “I didn’t like the way it celebrated violence but Joaquin was remarkable. I thought he’d be an amazing asset to Napoleon, [not […]

Guillermo del Toro didn’t direct Pacific Rim Uprising, the sequel to his 2013 sci-fi film. One of the reasons being the studio not making a payment on time. Speaking to Collider, del Toro recalled the pre-production process of Pacific Rim Uprising. “We were getting ready to do it, it was different from the first, but […]

With all that’s going on between Israel and Gaza, it’s not surprising that U2 frontman Bono has weighed in. During the band’s most recent show during their residency at the Sphere, Bono discussed the situation via the iconic song, “Pride (In the Name of Love).” Leading into the middle eight of “Pride,” Bono addressed the […]

The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola is an iconic filmmaker in his own right. But he’s got high praise for another legend, Martin Scorsese, ahead of the filmmaker’s upcoming release, Killers of the Flower Moon. Coppola took to Instagram to share the trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon and to praise Scorsese. “My longtime […]

Martin Scorsese has weighed in on the iconic “Barbenheimer” double feature of Barbie and Oppenheimer. Speaking to the Hindustin Times, Scorsese called the Barbie-Oppenheimer double feature “special.” “I do think that the combination of Oppenheimer and Barbie was something special,” Scorsese said. “It seemed to be, I hate that word, but the perfect storm. It […]

Ridley Scott, director of Napoleon, is reportedly working on a four-hour extended director’s cut for the Joaquin Phoenix-led movie for after its theatrical run. Napoleon is set to be in theaters on November 22 and later streamed on Apple TV+. The theatrical release’s cut is currently 2 hours and 38 minutes. That’s in the ballpark […]

Matt Shakman, director of the long-awaited new Fantastic Four film, shared an update about the MCU movie. Speaking to Collider about his new Apple TV+ series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Shakman revealed that the Fantastic Four film will “go in front of cameras next year.” He specifically named spring as the timeframe. The Fantastic For […]

Dicks: The Musical, an A24 R-rated movie, grossed $220,867 during its limited opening on seven screens across New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. It will expand its release in the same cities next weekend before rolling out nationally on Oct. 20, Deadline reported. The film is based on comedians Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson’s […]

John Legend opened up recently about his ever-expanding household and marriage with Chrissy Teigen. And from the looks of it, he’s got a legendary family. The music icon’s family has gotten more prominent over the past year. He and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, welcomed two additions in January, and Legend discussed the household in a […]

Disney+ original South Korean fantasy-crime-action drama Moving was the big winner with six awards at the Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards, Variety reported. Moving, which started streaming in August, won the Best Lead Actor award for Ryu Seung Ryong, who played a superpowered father trying to save his family. Go Youn Jung (who […]

The dream is over for quite a few employees at DreamWorks Animation as a cost-reduction purge of layoffs takes place. DreamWorks, the animation company responsible for Shrek, The Boss Baby, Puss in Boots, and more, announced layoffs, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A spokesperson for DreamWorks told THR, “Roles affected were across corporate functions, feature, […]

Barbie director Greta Gerwig said Ryan Gosling’s now iconic “I’m Just Ken” dance happened because she said in a meeting, “Everything in me needs this,” Variety reported. In the script, the scene was written just as “And then it becomes a dream ballet and they work it out through dance.” Gerwig said she was inspired […]

In the comment section, Drake defends friendship with Millie Bobby Brown, calling out those “‘weirdos.” It appears Drake is defensive about comments towards him and Millie Bobby Brown in his new track. Responding to his friendship with Brown, he’s been silent, but he has become much more vocal, according to Entertainment Weekly. He name-drops the […]

Bruno Mars canceled a concert since war broke out after an attack on Israel by the Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip. Saturday night in Tel Aviv saw no Bruno Mars, who was set to perform that night. Live Nation announced the cancellation via Instagram. The canceled show came right after Mars performed for […]

Good 4 U to attend? Olivia Rodrigo just announced an upcoming performance in Los Angeles with Amex cardholders. Rodrigo will perform an intimate concert in Los Angeles — just for American Express cardholders. The show will take place in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 9 at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel, according to Rolling […]

The numbers are a bit spooky as The Exorcist: Believer possessed the box office with a below-expectation audience. It’s not all scary news. The Exorcist: Believer came in first place over the weekend at the box office, with an estimated $27.2 million from 3,663 theaters, according to The Hollywood Reporter. However, it fell below expectations. […]

Anyone who has thought about competing in Squid Game is about to get their wish thanks to a new experience, courtesy of Netflix, that will be opening soon in Los Angeles, California. In a new Tudum post, via the Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has announced its plans to open an “immersive experience” based on the hit […]

The season premiere of Loki Season 2 saw plenty of familiar faces grace viewers’ screens, but the scene-stealer for many has proven to be the newcomer Ouroboros, played by Ke Huy Quan. But who exactly is this eccentric character and how does he fit in to the new season of Loki? “OB…I Like That.” Viewers […]

The Season 2 premiere of Loki had plenty of returning characters appear as the TVA finds itself in a new world of trouble, but what about the looming shadow of Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror in the aftermath of Season 1? The answer is not as simple as some viewers may think. Physically, Kang is […]

Multiple Star Wars films have been scrapped since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, and director Guillermo del Toro has shared new details about one of those scrapped projects he was set to direct. While speaking with Collider about his current and upcoming films, the conversation eventually steered to the standalone Star Wars film he was […]

Guillermo del Toro’s highly-anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ continues to attract top-tier talent. In an exclusive Q&A session, the director revealed that he added Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz to the already star-studded cast. “We’re working on it. We start shooting in February, and it’s a movie I have been wanting to do for […]

The upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series set to release on Disney+ may have just inadvertently provided fans an update on the show’s principle cast, along with what is in store for the titular hero inside the MCU. The cast and character update comes thanks to a recent copyright filing which provided a look at the […]

During his Screen Talk at the BFI London Film Festival on Saturday, Martin Scorsese gave his message amid the streaming era. The legendary director asserted that the entertainment industry is undergoing a “period of reinventing” cinema. He, then, urged young filmmakers to use new technology for noble purposes. Rather than merely producing what he referred […]

Netflix let viewers who enjoyed the first season of its Castlevania sequel series, Castlevania: Nocturne, that a second season of the video game adaptation is in the works. Netflix dropped the news on its official X account roughly a week after the first season of Castlevania: Nocturne released in full on the streaming platform. The […]

The first episode of Loki season 2, titled “Ouroboros,” is now streaming on Disney+, and Marvel fans were treated to a slew of Easter eggs and intriguing moments. However, one particular moment in the episode has left fans speculating about the possible introduction of the X-Men to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Den of Geek […]

Star Wars and Disney+ lost a member of its team behind the camera as the Emmy-nominated costume designer Shawna Trpcic, who helped bring Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau’s section of the Star Wars universe to life, has tragically passed away. Shawna Trpcic’s daughter Sarah told the Hollywood Reporter her mother passed on Friday, October 6th, […]

Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson shared additional details as to why he stepped out from helming the sequel, including his vision for what Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness would have been. After directing 2016’s Doctor Strange, Derrickson seemed like a shoo-in for the sequel that would send the titular hero on a chaotic […]

Director Spike Lee recently shared his thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s epic film, “Oppenheimer,” and expressed a notable wish for the movie, according to CinemaBlend. While Lee praised Nolan’s filmmaking prowess, he pointed out a significant omission in the film’s narrative. In an interview with The Washington Post, Spike Lee commended Christopher Nolan for his work […]

Gladiator 2 is set to feature some major names for Ridley Scott’s return to the Roman Empire, including Denzel Washington whose character was given a first tease by the director in a new interview. Ridley Scott spoke with Total Film, via GamesRadar+, about his upcoming films, most notable among them being Gladiator 2 and the […]

Rebel Moon extended cuts are reportedly already in the works by Zack Snyder, and Deborah Snyder wasn’t shy about sharing her thoughts on how, like Justice League’s “Snyder Cut,” these won’t just be a traditional “director’s cut” of the upcoming Netflix movies. Deborah Snyder spoke about the upcoming, two-part sci-fi epic which Netflix appears to […]

Agatha: Darkhold Diaries appears to have a premiere date set on Disney+, letting audiences known when Agatha Harkness makes her official return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The planned release date for Agatha appeared on X courtesy of Scarlet Witch Updates, which has regularly provided updates on the progress of both Agatha: Darkhold Diaries and […]

Pop music sensation Charli XCX has once again captured the attention of her massive fanbase by showcasing snippets of new music on her Instagram account. The British singer-songwriter, renowned for her eclectic sound and boundary-pushing artistry, has left fans in a state of eager anticipation with her latest tease. The Instagram preview has led to […]

Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan has excited fans with the announcement of his third studio album, “SOMETHING TO GIVE EACH OTHER.” The highly anticipated album is set to be released on October 13, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the artist’s musical journey. The tracklist reveal was not just a regular announcement. Sivan took to various […]

Chad Stahelski, the director of the popular “John Wick” film franchise, has left fans excited by teasing a substantial number of planned films for the series, according to Inverse. While the release of “John Wick: Chapter 4” raised questions about the future of the franchise, Stahelski’s recent comments suggest there’s plenty more action to come. […]

Little is known about The Batman Part II, the sequel to Matt Reeves’ film from last year. However, a new rumor potentially reveals the villain for the upcoming Robert Pattinson-led DC film. During an episode of The Hot Mic podcast, Jeff Sneider suggested that Hush could be the antagonist of the Batman film. However, he […]

In an exclusive interview with Essence, Yara Shahidi shared insights into her transformative college experience at Harvard. The talented 23-year-old actress graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in African-American studies from this esteemed Ivy League institution. When asked why attending college was important to her in terms of building a foundation for her career […]

Scott Derrickson, director of Doctor Strange, has high praise for Greta Gerwig’s box office smash-hit, Barbie, in regards to its Oscars. Speaking on The Discourse, Derrickson, who’s promoting his new film, V/H/S/85, praised Barbie. “By the way, those movies can be amazing,” Derrickson said about films based on existing I.P. “I think Barbie is the […]

We all want to live forever as both Freddie Mercury and Oasis have sang. Queen, whose legacy has continued well past the death of Mercury, is no exception. Their latest leg of the “Rhapsody” tour, which opened in Baltimore, showed that Brian May and Roger Taylor, along with Adam Lambert, will still rock you. However, […]

U2 (sans Larry Mullen Jr.) are currently playing their high-tech shows at the Sphere. Bono and The Edge aren’t only looking in the past as their Sphere shows do, as they previewed what’s next for the Irish band. Speaking to Zane Lowe for Apple Music (per NME), U2’s Bono and The Edge talked about the […]