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After years of silence Donald Glover’s Star Wars spin-off series, Lando, has gotten a massive update. Per Jeff Sneider of Above the Line, Donald and his brother Stephen Glover will write the Lando series for Disney+. However, Justin Simien, who just directed Disney’s Haunted Mansion film, exited the project with the Glover brothers taking over […]

A tailor that found himself caught in a web of interwoven secrets, and a Parisian duo of a Ladybug and a black cat both headline our list for this week for the new movies, shows, films, and series that are coming to Netflix this weekend of July 28-30. A week removed from the fantastic box […]

Streaming service Peacock has lost NBCUniversal a lot of money in 2023 thus far, and the final projected total will blow your mind. IndieWire reported that Peacock had gained two million subscribers from the end of March to June. However, during that time period, the streaming service lost $651 million for NBCUniversal. To make matters […]

When Angel Manuel Soto was called by Warner Bros. to make a DC film, Blue Beetle was not his first choice. In fact, he wanted to direct a film about a specific Batman villain. Blue Beetle is a superhero film that revolves around the young titular DC hero. But Soto didn’t always want to make […]

The cast of the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte, has hyped up the lightsaber battles; comparing them to The Phantom Menace. In a new feature from Entertainment Weekly, some of the series’ leads — Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and Charlie Barnett — discussed the upcoming Star Wars series. It appears that this Star Wars […]

The cold open of Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One nearly featured a de-aged Tom Cruise. However, it recently came to light that the film wanted to cast another A-lister to pair with him in this scene. Christopher McQuarrie, director of the latest Mission: Impossible flick, revealed that the cold open for the film […]

Barbie ended with a gynecologist joke, but it nearly featured fart jokes, per Greta Gerwig. A critical part of writing and making Barbie was ensuring that jokes landed. Gerwig and Co. showed audiences various jokes at test screenings, and they unsuccessfully got a fart joke in the Margot Robbie-led film. “We’ve always tried to get […]

It might have been Greta Gerwig who, before Barbie fame, wrote and directed the 2019 adaptation of Little Women, but now fellow Mattel female powerhouse writer/director Lena Dunham is bringing an actual little woman to life on the big screen — Polly Pocket. Mattel announced that its next major doll to get the big screen […]

Vin Diesel will star in a film about Mattel’s signature toy, the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, and an exec of the toy brand has teased it. Speaking to Variety, Robbie Brenner — an Oscar-nominated producer — runs Mattel Films and is riding high on the Barbie wave. “Vin is excited,” Benner revealed. “We’re working […]

The Jonas Brothers are gearing up to kick off their upcoming concert tour, “The Tour,” and have announced 50 new dates. On July 27, the Jonas Brothers announced 50 new dates to their forthcoming tour that will expand the itinerary by 20 countries. Dates in North America, Australia, Norway, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and […]

Fans of CBS’ long-running reality competition series, Survivor, finally have a streaming service where they can watch all of the seasons on demand, Paramount+. What is Survivor? For those who are unfamiliar with the show, Survivor is a reality competition show that follows a group of strangers who are on an island and have to […]

The Iron Claw, a new wrestling film from A24 starring Zac Efron, The Bear star Jeremy Allen White, and AEW World Champion MJF, has gotten a major release update amid the SAG-AFTRA strike. Variety is reporting that The Iron Claw will be released nationwide on December 22. It will share its release date with another […]

While the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes rage on with the topic of AI being a big point of contention, studios including Netflix and Disney are quietly hiring AI-related roles. Plenty of striking actors are worried about their likenesses being used without their consent and with little to no compensation in return. A-list stars like Bryan […]

Amid its secretive Japan release and the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes in America, Hayao Miyazaki’s final Studio Ghibli film, The Boy and the Heron, got a major TIFF update. It has been confirmed after rumors swirled that Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron will premiere at this year’s TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). In […]

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has been praised and the grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer — the film’s subject — enjoyed it with just one qualm to report. Speaking to TIME, Charles Oppenheimer discussed Nolan’s film at length. There’s a scene early on in the film when the young physicist attempts to poison his professor via an […]

The MCU’s latest series, Secret Invasion, was initially met with positive first reactions, but the finale made ugly history for the franchise. As of the time of this writing, Secret Invasion’s season finale holds a 13% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The series’ overall rating isn’t much better at an average of 57%. Out […]

To the surprise of no one, Mattel wants to make more sequels to the smash box office hit, Barbie. A CEO from the toy brand spoke about the hopes they have to expand the world of Greta Gerwig’s film. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz spoke to Variety about a bunch of titles on their slate, and […]

The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have caused several productions to halt, but General Hospital — America’s longest-running soap opera — has found itself a workaround. In an Instagram post from one of General Hospital’s writers, Shannon Peace (her Instagram is now private), she revealed that “Starting next week, the show will be penned exclusively by […]

Stunt performers, including Indiana Jones’ own stunt double Mike Massa, made a bold statement during a SAG-AFTRA strike rally outside Atlanta. Dozens of stunt performers gathered to voice their concerns about corporate greed and the need for better benefits for SAG-AFTRA members, People reports. At Fayetteville’s Covert Camera Vehicles, the rally attendees stood in solidarity, […]

Sinead O’Connor, the 1990s pop music star who rose to fame for her 1990 smash single Nothing Compares 2 U, and then became a lightning rod for controversy after ripping up a picture of the pope on Saturday Night Live, has passed away at the age of 56. O’Connor, an Irish singer who garnered international […]

Daniel Kaluuya’s upcoming Barney film continues to be teased — this time by a Mattel executive. Speaking to Variety, Oscar-winning Mattel Films producer Robbie Brenner teased Kaluuya’s Barney film. “I don’t know that it’s necessarily going to be darker. It’s just going to be unique — more of like a Being John Malkovich or an […]

While the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise at large hasn’t always been a glowing success, the upcoming Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg-produced Mutant Mayhem has instilled enough faith in Paramount to develop a sequel and spinoff before it has come out. Paramount CEO Brian Robbins spoke to Variety recently and revealed that the studio is developing […]

Paramount CEO Brian Robbins has provided an update regarding the releases of their animated films that should scare moviegoers. Speaking to Variety, Robbins revealed that Paramount is looking for ways to make more and spend less. This could be in reference to underperforming films such as Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves that grossed just […]

Amy Schumer, who was at one point attached to star in a Barbie film, has taken part in the “Barbenheimer” double feature and has given reviews of Greta Gerwig’s film and Oppenheimer. In an Instagram post from the comedian, Schumer shared a picture of her wearing a sunhat and purple shades. The caption read, “Really […]

Some of the intimate scenes between Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh’s characters in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer have been the subject of controversy, with some countries censoring these scenes, but the film’s star has weighed in on the importance of the scenes. Speaking British GQ, Murphy was asked about Oppenheimer’s intimate scenes. He sees them as […]

Despite Barbie crushing it in theaters, Greta Gerwig isn’t thinking about a sequel (yet). Talking to The New York Times, Gerwig seemingly threw cold water on the idea of a Barbie sequel. “I wouldn’t want to squash anybody else’s dream but for me, at this moment, I’m at a totally zero,” she confessed. It’s entirely […]

Nearly a decade before Cillian Murphy played J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s epic, he almost played the role in a 2014 TV series. In 2014, a series called Manhattan about the Manhattan Project was released. On the list of names considered for the role of Oppenheimer was one Cillian Murphy, as Vanity Fair revealed. […]

Rumors that Warner Bros. could move Dune: Part Two out of its prime November release slot circulated last week, and a potential timetable for a new release date has been revealed. Deadline reports that there are three spring options for Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated sequel. Dune: Part Two could be released in March, April, or over […]

While Shazam! was a big hit for DC, its sequel, Fury of the Gods, was not. The film grossed a paltry $57 million domestically and $133 million worldwide despite adding star power like Rachel Zegler and Helen Mirren. As a result, Zachary Levi is unsure of what his future holds as the hero as a […]

After five episodes, Secret Invasion has finally reached its penultimate chapter, with Nick Fury seeking to stop Gravik by any means necessary. Along the way, Marvel fans discover how G’iah plays a part in this finale. We take a deep dive down below with this Secret Invasion episode 6 ending explained to learn what truly […]

The upcoming “Barbie” movie has been generating buzz, not just for its iconic lead character but also for the diverse cast portraying various Barbies and Kens. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, casting director Allison Jones revealed some beloved celebrities who narrowly missed the chance to become Kens in Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated film, […]

Anyone concerned that there haven’t been enough nostalgic 1980s era TV reboots lately can sleep easier tonight upon hearing the news that Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Channel is planning on bringing back the quirky family sitcom ALF that ran on NBC from 1986-1990. ALF, a wise guy alien from the planet Melmac who ends up […]

After rumors surfaced that Katy Perry wouldn’t return to American Idol as a judge alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, a big update has arrived regarding the “Firework” singer’s status. The official social media platforms for American Idol confirmed that Perry would return for a seventh season alongside fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. […]

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Barbie Barbie ended with Margot Robbie’s titular character in the real world saying, ‘I’m here to see my gynecologist!” Now, director Greta Gerwig has come out and explained the line and its significance to the film. Speaking to USA Today, Gerwig explained that the line was inspired by “growing up and […]

Reality TV star Whitney Port has recently addressed concerns about her weight after her Instagram followers left numerous comments expressing worry. The 38-year-old “Hills” star initially dismissed the comments, attributing them to people not understanding her diet. However, her husband, Tim Rosenman, brought the matter to her attention, expressing genuine concern about her well-being, according […]

It has been a busy day for Universal and Blumhouse as they not only dropped the trailer for the upcoming Exorcist movie, Believer, they announced a release date for the following film, Deceiver. First, the upcoming Exorcist film, Believer, is set to open on October 13, 2023. While it’s the sixth total installment in the […]

The latest Transformers film, Rise of the Beasts, is now available to stream on Paramount+. Here’s how to watch the latest film in the franchise. Rise of the Beasts serves as both a sequel to Bumblebee and a prequel to Michael Bay’s 2007 Transformers film. Creed II helmer Steven Caple Jr. directed the film and […]

The upcoming Kaitlyn Dever-led sci-fi thriller film No One Will Save You has gotten a release date and first-look image. 20th Century Studios announced that No One Will Save You will premiere on Hulu (in the U.S.) on September 22. Star+ will serve as the streaming home for the film in Latin America and Disney+ […]

Right after Barbie had issues with censorship, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has also run into its own issues. The scene in question is an intimate scene between Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh’s characters. There is a scene in Oppenheimer where the titular character (played by Murphy) and his mistress Jean Tatlock (Pugh) talking. Both are nude, […]