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Amid all the drama surrounding Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, the latter has made a major decision regarding his Broadway future. On August 9, the official social media accounts for Broadway’s upcoming Spamalot production announced its cast. Included in the cast is Slater who will play The Historian/Prince Herbert. Also in the cast is James […]

The long-standing question of which version of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” holds true to canon now has a definitive answer thanks to the movie’s digital release. The sequel not only matched the excellence of its predecessor, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” but also managed to surpass it, according to ScreenRant. In this iteration of the Spider-Verse, […]

Last year, the first film in the Predator series was release in nearly four years: Prey. The film went straight to Hulu but was well-received. Director Dan Trachtenberg recently dished on the possibility of a sequel to the Amber Midthunder-led film. Speaking to The Playlist, Trachtenberg was treading lightly as it pertained to the future […]

A new series from HBO titled The Franchise will satirize the current franchise craze such as Marvel and DC. Former Succession writer Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and Sam Mendes (1917) joining forces to collaborate on the show. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news about the series. The Franchise will be a half-hour comedy series about […]

In the glitzy world of “Barbie,” where Margot Robbie takes the lead, Ryan Gosling’s Ken comes second with the most iconic phrases and outfits. Thanks to the creative vision of director Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling gave movie-goers a taste of his unique Kenergy that can’t be ignored.  Starting from his rugged jean jacket to his […]

After a disappointing premiere at Cannes and underwhelming box office opening, Pixar’s Elemental seemed destined to be a flop. However, the president of the animation studio has made a bold claim regarding their latest film. Elemental opened to $29 million domestically back in June, which was far from impressive. It has since legged out to […]

It’s been 100 days since WGA writers said “pencils down” and went on strike to protest the Hollywood studios’ unwillingness to negotiate an expansive new labor deal accounting for the rapidly changing media landscape. This was the exact point at which the last writers strike, in 2007-2008, ended. In the current strike, there is still […]

Sydney Sweeney, or Cassie in “Euphoria,” has spoken out about the show’s impact and the controversies surrounding creator Sam Levinson. Despite winning nine Emmys and a massive viewership, Euphoria has drawn criticism for portraying teenage sexuality in a high school context. This issue also spilled over into Levinson’s recent HBO project, “The Idol.” In an […]

Swifties won’t be able to shake off Taylor Swift’s music at Starbucks. The coffee chain will be serving a new Swift-exclusive playlist in honor of the “Eras” tour wrapping up its first leg of domestic dates. TMZ broke the news as a Starbucks spokesperson revealed the playlist. It will be rolled out to U.S. company-operated […]

Actor and Hard Knocks narrator Liev Schreiber — better known to some as Ray Donovan — goes by a more holy nickname in Aaron Rodgers‘ mind. Recently dubbed the “Voice of God” by the new Jets’ quarterback, Schreiber dropped in for the show’s premiere episode in apropos fashion when he arrived by helicopter to training […]

Euphoria and White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney has confirmed her role in the upcoming Spider-Man spin-off film, Madame Web. Speaking to Variety in a pre-SAG-AFTRA strike interview, Sweeney spoke about the Spider-Man film. Dakota Johnson will play the titular Madame Web, but Sweeney will play Julia Carpenter/Spider-Woman. “I was freaking out, of course,” she said. […]

The team of Jay-Z has just canceled the much-awaited Made in America music festival in Philadelphia, where headliners Lizzo and SZA were set to perform. Although the organizers did not provide specific reasons, they pointed to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ beyond their control as the reason. Originally scheduled for the Labor Day weekend, the festival’s sudden cancellation […]

Billboard’s all-time highest-grossing concert tours list has changed. Elton John has taken the top spot; leaping over Ed Sheeran and U2 along the way. Now that John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour officially wrapped, the receipts show that it’s the highest-grossing tour of all time. It grossed a total of $939.1 million during its 330-show, […]

Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam film failed to change the “hierarchy of power” in the DCU, grossing a measly $393 million during its theatrical run. The actor has candidly opened up about what went wrong. Appearing on Kevin Hart’s Hart to Heart, Johnson said, “I think that Black Adam got caught in a vortex of new […]

Paris Hilton may have debuted in the early 2000s, but she remains ahead of the curve.  In a candid conversation with US Magazine, Hilton revealed her secret to success: “I’ve always been forward-thinking… and not afraid to take risks.” From reality TV breakthroughs to fashion, music, and even DJing, Hilton’s knack for seeing what’s coming […]

A few years ago, Disney made waves by acquiring 20th Century Fox. Now rumors are swirling that Disney could be bought by another media conglomerate, Apple. An anonymous source spoke to The Hollywood Reporter said to them, “I don’t think [Apple] would buy the company [Disney] as it presently exists, but if you see Bob […]

While the world awaits James Gunn’s inaugural DCU project Creature Commandos, David Harbour has high praise for the director and revealed his character. Speaking to Collider prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike and ahead of the release of Gran Turismo, Harbour said, “I didn’t know what it [Creature Commandos] was when it was sent to me, […]

The upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has found a workaround with the looming SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. With the SAG-AFTRA strike, actors that are in the union are not allowed to film or promote projects. However, with a film like Sonic the Hedgehog — which is a hybrid of CGI and live-action — won’t be […]

If you were raised in a Baptist church, you’ve heard contemporary worship music. The likes of Hillsong, Elevation Worship, and many more owe a lot of their sound to U2’s The Edge, who turns 62 today. While his melodies aren’t sophisticated as some of George Harrison’s finest and he doesn’t shred like Jimmy Page, The […]

Unsurprisingly, A24 has greenlit a sequel to Talk to Me from directors Michael and Danny Philippou (RackaRacka). Variety is reporting that the Talk to Me sequel is in the works. The Philippou brothers will return after making their feature-length directorial debut with the first film. Bill Hinzman co-wrote the first film’s script with Danny Philippou, […]

The 2023 music reign of Taylor Swift continues to soar as she lands a whopping eight MTV VMA nominations. The multi-talented artist has secured her position as the most nominated star of the year across several prestigious categories, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for her hit […]

Thanks to a new book listing on Amazon, we have an idea of what Inside Out — the long-awaited Pixar sequel — could have in store. An Amazon listing with an Inside Out 2 middle school novelization (out May 7, 2024) has hit the website. The listing includes a synopsis that reads: “Get ready for […]

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ long-awaited theatrical release in Middle East is finally happening. The billion-dollar blockbuster had faced possible bans in certain regions, particularly Saudi Arabia, due to censorship concerns. This marked a significant triumph for people in the Middle East who did not experience the ‘Barbie fever’ on time. Initially slated for a Middle East […]

While a Barbie sequel is far from a done deal, Greta Gerwig does seem eager to return to Barbie Land. Speaking with People earlier this month, Gerwig said that she hoped that her film “is the launch of a world and a bunch of different Barbie movies.” That’s not to say that she doesn’t want […]

Comedic genius Will Ferrell has just assembled a combo of comedy and music for a massive charity night event. The Best Night of Your Life 2 show is set to rock Los Angeles on October 21. All the proceeds will go to Cancer for College, an organization helping out cancer survivors with school and medical […]

Ridley Scott directed the sci-fi classic Blade Runner while Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve took on the second film, Blade Runner 2049. Scott said he regrets choosing Alien: Covenant over the Blade Runner sequel in a recent interview. Speaking to Empire, Scott revealed his regret over not directing Blade Runner 2049. “I shouldn’t have had to […]

In an unexpected turn of events, former NBA analyst Mark Jackson recently received a jaw-dropping offer after ESPN laid him off. Adult webcam platform CamSoda has extended a remarkable $1,000,000 proposition to Jackson, inviting him to provide play-by-play commentary during their live cam broadcasts, The Source reports. In a quirky and unconventional move, CamSoda even […]

The passing of Sinéad O’Connor on July 26th in a south London flat sent shockwaves globally— triggering both grief and admiration for her music and activism. O’Connor had created music that left an indelible mark and courageously shed light on sensitive topics like clerical sexual abuse, along with health issues such as menopause and hysterectomies. […]

Since being released on July 21, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has dominated IMAX auditoriums (much to the dismay of Tom Cruise). That domination will continue amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Variety is reporting that Oppenheimer’s 70mm IMAX run has been extended. This is due to the popular demand by moviegoers to see the film in […]

While the DCU’s upcoming Blue Beetle was initially tracking for a disastrous debut, new figures have come in and has given a massive boost to the film. Deadline is reporting that Blue Beetle’s latest tracking figure is at $30 million domestic. This over double of the initial low-end projection ($12 million) and a little less […]

For one reason or another, I cannot believe that Gran Turismo is the first film based on the video game. Perhaps I’m getting it confused with the likes of Need for Speed, but perhaps after seeing this film, it makes sense. Gran Turismo isn’t bad so much as it’s filled with ideas but never takes […]

Throughout Season 2 of HBO’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”, ClutchPoints’ Lakers beat reporter Michael Corvo will recap the true-to-life details of each episode. Season 1 of HBO’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” garnered acclaim while stoking controversy — especially from those associated with the Los Angeles Lakers — for its […]

Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña revealed that he has met with James Gunn and Peter Safran regarding his DCU future. The latest DCU film is not tracking particularly well (BoxOfficePro only had it between $12-17 million), nor have recent films in the franchise performed well. Shazam! 2 only made $133 million worldwide and The Flash […]

Barbie just crossed $1 billion at the box office, and the Sharknado franchise seems to hope its upcoming re-release can do the same. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of the Sharknado re-release (coming just in time for its 10th anniversary). Sharknado will hit theaters once again on August 15 and 16. Not only is […]

Gal Gadot has been a passionate fan of action movies for as long as she remembers. But the Israeli actress also questioned the lack of female-led films in the genre—expressing her desire for more representation of strong female characters in action films, citing popular franchises like James Bond, Mission: Impossible, and Bourne Identity. It wasn’t […]

The Duffer brothers recently teased the fifth season of Stranger Things will place Will (Noah Schnapp) “center stage.” In an interview with Variety, the Duffers spoke about their upcoming season of Stranger Things. “Will really takes center stage again in [Season 5],” Ross Duffer revealed. “This emotional arc for him is what we feel is […]

The much-anticipated Secret Invasion was not without its share of fan disappointment. Episode 4 revealed that War Machine, portrayed by Don Cheadle, was actually a Skrull—a plot twist that left many fans and viewers dissatisfied. This revelation had been a fan theory since Episode 1, and it undoubtedly stirred discussions as it reshaped the MCU’s […]

In recent social media posts, McDonalds has begun teasing an epic MCU collaboration ahead of Loki Season 2’s release. https://twitter.com/McDonalds/status/1688567373811331073?s=20 A series of posts began hitting Twitter this morning from the official McDonalds account. It began with a video captioned “no spoilers” that showed vignettes of various TV and film clips that bring up McDonalds […]

Last Sunday, Beyoncé was all set to perform at FedEx Field in Maryland for her D.C. concert when lightning storms and heavy rainfall struck the area, causing concert-goers to seek shelter. But Beyhive fans were undeterred, braving the severe weather to witness the superstar’s electrifying performance live. In a touching display of gratitude for her […]