One of the funniest and most talked-about moments in The Mandalorian and Grogu wasn’t carefully scripted or endlessly workshopped. It turns out it happened completely in the moment.

Director and co-writer Jon Favreau recently shared a fun behind-the-scenes story in the film’s director commentary, available through the TheatersEars app, and it involves a line that fans have already embraced and turned into a meme.

In the latest Star Wars adventure, Din Djarin finds himself captured by the bounty hunter Embo and hauled off to Nal Hutta. While Mando is stuck in a dangerous situation, Grogu teams up with his tiny Anzellan friends on a mission to save him.

During their rescue attempt, the group reaches a massive pipe leading deeper into the Hutt palace. As the camera looks down the intimidating tunnel ahead of them, one of the Anzellans delivers the now-famous observation:

"Big pipe, huh?"

For whatever reason, the simple line landed perfectly with audiences. It’s already become one of the most quoted moments from the movie, and according to Favreau, it wasn’t even in the script.

The filmmaker revealed that the line came from Shirley Henderson, who voices the Anzellans in the film. What started as an improvised comment ended up becoming one of the movie’s standout laughs.

The Anzellans have become a fan-favorite species since the introduction of Babu Frik in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and Favreau previously explained that he wanted to make sure their return was handled respectfully.

While developing the characters for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Favreau reached out directly to J.J. Abrams, who introduced Babu Frik to the galaxy far, far away.

Favreau recalled: "When I was working with the Anzellans, I called up JJ. And JJ came to the set. Because you want him to know that, you know, 'I appreciate what you did. Can we – do you mind? Are we handling this well? Are you happy?'"

It’s a cool example of the collaborative spirit that often exists within Star Wars, especially when creators are expanding on characters and ideas introduced by someone else.

The commentary track also includes several other interesting reveals. Favreau shared that he sought permission from George Lucas to use the original Red Jammer model in the movie. He also discussed how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order helped inspire one of the film’s larger action sequences.

As for the now-iconic "Big pipe, huh?" moment, it’s proof that sometimes the smallest improvised comments can end up making the biggest impression.

The Mandalorian and Grogu is now playing in theaters.

Fans of the Toy Story movies know the drill by now. Toy Story 2 tugged at our heartstrings when we learned about Jessie’s backstory and heard the Sarah McLachlan song, “When She Loved Me.”

Then Toy Story 3 came along, and we sobbed seeing the crew nearly destroyed, and again when they said goodbye to Andy. Part of this sadness was many fans believing this was the final chapter of Toy Story.

But then the fourth film came along, and despite naysayers who were concerned about another film erasing the solemnity of Toy Story 3, fans were happy with the story and touched again when the toys parted ways and said goodbye to each other.

Now we are about to see Toy Story 5, and star of the franchise Tim Allen, who voices Buzz Lightyear, is giving fans a heads up about what to expect from this movie. In an interview with ComicBook, Allen and Tom Hanks (Woody) were asked how this movie compares in terms of emotion to the previous films, and Allen said:

“Because it’s fresh in my mind. I’m giving it number one because it’s constant. The other movies, the almost dying in the fire pit. That was hard to watch. Lovely to see the resolution. In Four when we said goodbye to each other.”

Hanks, agreed, saying, “That was huge.” Allen went on:

“That… was a dramatic thing all the way through. Not dramatic like this thing, with these moments where you’re going ‘Oh, God. That’s horrible!’ They totally took me out of an animated film.

“I bought it. Bonnie – the acting of that scene and the acting of Jessie looking at her when she’s carrying her. I was overwhelmed… So this is a real emotional piece. In waves all the way through it.”

This is pretty much what I’ve come to expect from the Toy Story films now, but I don’t mind it at all. The films deliver on laughs, tears and genuinely good storytelling. I just got my tickets to see Toy Story 5, and I can’t wait to see what this sequel brings.

Toy Story 5 hits theatres on June 19th, and tickets are available now.

Marvel fans have been eagerly waiting to see what’s next for Spider-Man after the emotional fallout of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and now a new rumor suggests that Spider-Man: Brand New Day could take the wall-crawler into some unexpectedly creepy territory.

According to scooper MyTimeToShineHello, the upcoming MCU film may feature horror elements. As with any scoop that hasn’t been confirmed by Marvel Studios, this should be treated as speculation for now. Still, if recent footage and story details are any indication, the idea doesn’t seem far-fetched.

The first teaser trailer, which premiered back in March, hinted that Peter Parker’s latest challenge may be much more personal than simply facing another supervillain.

The footage teased a disturbing evolution tied to his powers, one that many fans believe could lead to the appearance of Man-Spider, a twisted and monstrous version of the hero pulled from Spider-Man lore.

Adding fuel to that theory is dialogue from Bruce Banner, who warns Peter that his DNA is mutating in a way that is “enormously dangerous.” That’s a pretty alarming thing to hear from the MCU’s leading scientific expert on strange transformations.

If Marvel is indeed leaning into body horror, it could give Brand New Day a very different feel from previous Spider-Man films. The concept of Peter losing control of his own biology while trying to protect New York has the potential to create some genuinely intense and unsettling moments.

In the film, “Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves,” the official synopsis reads.

“Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.”

Excitement for Brand New Day continues to grow as its July 31, 2026 release date approaches. Fans are also waiting for the second trailer, which is reportedly expected to arrive later this month.

Marvel’s marketing campaign has already kicked into high gear. Promotional posters, merchandise, and new stills from the movie have started making their way online, giving fans fresh looks at several key characters while raising even more questions about what’s actually happening in Peter’s life.

The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and co-created Wonder Man for Disney+. The screenplay comes from Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, the writing duo responsible for the previous MCU Spider-Man films.

For now, the horror angle remains in rumor territory, but between the mutation storyline, the Man-Spider speculation, and the ominous warnings coming from Banner, it certainly feels like Marvel may be taking Peter Parker into darker territory.

We’ll just have to wait and see!

Spider-Man Brand New Day has some HORROR ELEMENTS

— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) June 5, 2026

Sixteen years. That's how long it's been since David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin cracked open the founding mythology of Facebook and turned it into one of the defining films of a generation.

The Social Network hit theaters in 2010, and it was one hell of a great film. Now Sorkin is back, and this time he's got a whistleblower, a Wall Street Journal reporter, and what might be the most uncomfortable courtroom scenes.

Columbia Pictures has dropped the first trailer for The Social Reckoning, described as a "companion piece to The Social Network," and it is sure to generate some serious conversation.

The film is inspired by the real-life story of Frances Haugen, a Facebook engineer who partnered with WSJ reporter Jeff Horwitz to expose the platform's most closely guarded secrets.

The events formed the backbone of the Journal's landmark exposé known as the Facebook Files, and Sorkin has adapted the whole thing himself, directing from his own screenplay.

Mikey Madison leads the film as Haugen, and she is joiined by Jeremy Allen White, who plays Horwitz, and the trailer frames their dynamic in the story.

Madison's character sits down with White's reporter and tells him flat out that she wants to "help Facebook, not hurt it," which leaves him visibly confused about why, exactly, she called a journalist. It's a great hook, and it's the kind of loaded line Sorkin has always known how to weaponize.

Rounding out the ensemble are Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr, and Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, which is a casting choice that is going to be a big talking point.

Strong plays Zuckerberg in what appears to be a Senate-style hearing, composed and seemingly unbothered by everything swirling around him. He calls himself a "free speech absolutist" and insists he's "not the one who's lying."

Here's the thing though, Strong is a genuinely extraordinary actor. Anyone who watched Succession knows what he's capable of. But watching this trailer, it's hard not to feel like something isn't quite clicking in that role.

There's an age gap that's difficult to overlook, and something about the performance, at least in these brief glimpses, feels slightly out of register with the Zuckerberg audiences think they know.

Jesse Eisenberg's version of the character left such a specific imprint that anyone stepping into it was always going to face an uphill battle. Is that fair? Probably not entirely. But it's the reality of following an iconic performance, and Strong is going to have to win people over.

It looks like all of the actors around him in the film are great, though! Strong, at least for me, is the only one that doesn’t quite seem to fit. But, we’ll see how things go when I watch the full movie.

The Social Reckoning opens October 9. Whether it lives up to its predecessor is a question only the full film can answer. I love Sorkin’s work, so I’m looking forward to it.

Paramount Pictures has unveiled the first look at Heart of the Beast, the upcoming survival thriller that reunites Brad Pitt with director David Ayer, the filmmaker behind the gritty WWII drama Fury.

The newly released image offers audiences their first glimpse of Pitt as James Belmont, a Special Forces officer who finds himself in a fight for survival after a devastating plane crash leaves him stranded in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness.

But Belmont isn't alone. Alongside him is his loyal combat dog, Odin, and together they must endure brutal conditions, dangerous terrain, and whatever other threats the wilderness throws their way.

The film's story centers on the powerful bond between a soldier and his canine companion as they push through impossible circumstances to stay alive.

The official synopsis reads: "After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness.

“Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet."

The story sounds like it will make for an intense survival adventure. Ayer has built a career telling stories about people pushed to their limits, and putting Pitt in the middle of Alaska with only a highly trained military dog by his side feels like the kind of character-driven thriller that could deliver both action and emotion.

The cast also includes J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe. Paramount isn't making fans wait long for more. The first trailer for Heart of the Beast is set to arrive on Thursday. I’ve already seen the trailer, and this looks like a great movie!

Heart of the Beast opens in theaters on September 25.

Prime Video has released a great first trailer for the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, starring Lexi Minetree in the title role of Elle Woods, first portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in the films.

The cast also includes June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott as Elle's parents, along with Chandler Kinney as Kimberly, Jacob Moskovitz as Miles, Gabrielle Policano as Liz, and Zac Looker as Dustin.

The series is created by Laura Kittrell (Insecure, High School), based on the Elle Woods character from the novel Legally Blonde written by Amanda Brown. Kittrell serves as showrunner with Caroline Dries, and episodes are directed by Pete Chatmon, Sammi Cohen, Jason Moore, and Stacie Passon.

The show’s synopsis reads: “Before law school, there was high school. From the world of Legally Blonde comes Elle. A new prequel to Legally Blonde, the series explores Elle Woods’ teenage years in the 1990s as a high school student, long before she became the ambitious Harvard law student in the films.”

This looks like a lot of fun, and I like that they seemed to give Elle a relatable and interesting storyline. I am excited to watch!

Check out the trailer below, and catch Elle when it kicks off on Prime Video on July 1st.

Warner Bros. Animation has released the full trailer for their fresh take on the classic Dr. Seuss story The Cat in the Hat.

The film features the voice talents of Bill Hader as The Cat, with Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, and Paula Pell; as well as Tiago Martinez, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera, Bowen Yang, and Tituss Burgess.

The film is co-directed and co-written by Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) and Erica Rivinoja (Trolls, The Addams Family).

The synopsis reads: "Today is going to be THE. BEST. DAY. EVER!" Meet the Cat in the Hat you don't know! In the whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure with an edge, where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme.

“Doing what he does best, the Cat—as voiced by Bill Hader—spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature and singularly irreverent way, transporting them and audiences on a fantastical journey through a world they've never seen before.

This looks like the filmmakers found a fun way to expand the original story into a full length film for families. Check out the trailer below, and watch The Cat in the Hat in theaters everywhere on November 6th.

Golden Globe winning actress Katey Sagal (Married With Children, Futurama, Sons of Anarchy) is the latest to be added to the cast of the untitled Apple TV+ comedy series from Liz Heldens and Matt Ward.

Sagal will appear alongside previously announced lead Elizabeth Banks as well as fellow cast members Ted Danson and Rob Delaney.

The logline for the show states, “Fresh off a messy divorce, Heidi (Banks) sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.

“But when she stumbles into coordinating her father’s (Danson) retirement community sexcapades, Heidi is forced into an unlikely alliance with his girlfriend’s perpetually single son.”

Sagal will play Mavis, described as Heidi’s dad’s new girlfriend. She recently appeared in Season 2 of the Netflix live-action version of One Piece as Dr. Kureha.

Other recent roles include The Conners, Rebel, The Abandons, Shameless, and Superior Donuts.

via: Variety

Netflix has released a really cool behind the scenes featurette that dives into season two of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the introduction of the character Toph in live-action.

Played by Miya Cech, who fully embodies the role, we get to see her dynamic with Gordon Cormier as Aang, and her process of becoming adapted to playing a blind character.

She is joined on set by a blind consultant, and the show’s creator talks about the contacts the actress wore on set to obscure her vision. It’s pretty incredible.

Season 2 picks up after the intense battle at the Northern Water Tribe, with Aang, Katara, and Sokka back on the road. According to the official synopsis, their next goal is to secure the support of the Earth King as the war with Fire Lord Ozai continues to escalate.

The path forward won’t be simple, and Aang will be forced to navigate tougher choices in a world that’s closing in around him.

The core cast is returning for Season 2, including Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, and Dallas Liu.

Check out the featurette below, and get ready for Avatar: the Last Airbender season 2 to premiere on June 25th.

Netflix has released the full trailer for I Will Find You, a new thriller series based on Harlan Coben’s 2023 novel, and it looks like another intense mystery packed with twists, secrets, and high-stakes drama.

The series stars Sam Worthington (Avatar) and Britt Lower (Severance), and centers on a father whose world is turned upside down after receiving shocking evidence that the son he was convicted of murdering may actually still be alive.

Worthington plays an innocent man serving a life sentence for the death of his child. When new information surfaces suggesting his son survived, he’s forced into an impossible situation. If he wants answers, he’ll have to escape prison and uncover the truth himself.

The trailer teases a tense search filled with deception, unanswered questions, and hidden agendas. Who knows what really happened? Where has the child been all this time? And who has been keeping the truth buried? Those mysteries appear to drive the story as the desperate father races to piece everything together.

The official synopsis reads: “An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive—and must break out of prison to find out the truth.”

Family secrets, shocking revelations, and a relentless pursuit of answers are all at the heart of the story, making it feel like a perfect fit for fans of Coben’s previous adaptations.

The cast also features Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, Erin Richards, Chi McBride, and Jonathan Tucker.

The series was created and showrun by Robert Hull, whose credits include Gossip Girl, Alcatraz, Once Upon a Time, Gotham, God Friended Me, Quantum Leap, Pennyworth, and Monarch. The scripts were written by Hull, Bryan Wynbrandt, Steven Lilien, and Heather Mitchell, adapting Coben’s novel for the screen.

Directing duties are shared by Adam Davidson, Maggie Kiley, Maja Vrvilo, and Brad Anderson. Executive producers include Harlan Coben, Robert Hull, Bryan Wynbrandt, Steven Lilien, John Weber, and Brad Anderson.

Netflix has found a lot of success with Coben adaptations over the years, and I Will Find You looks like another compelling addition to that growing lineup. If the trailer is any indication, viewers can expect a suspense-filled ride that keeps them guessing right up until the end.

I Will Find You premieres on Netflix on June 18, 2026.

As a lifelong fan of Steven Spielberg, especially his science fiction films, Disclosure Day was one of my most anticipated movies of the year.

Spielberg's fascination with the unknown has given us some of the greatest sci-fi films ever made, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, two movies that captured a sense of wonder and curiosity about what might exist beyond our world. E.T. is the film that got me hooked on movies!

Going into Disclosure Day, I was hoping for another unforgettable Spielberg sci-fi experience, and the early reactions certainly fueled those expectations.

Many of the first reviews praised the film as Spielberg's best work in decades. Some critics described it as a wild, ambitious return to form, and those reactions had me convinced I was about to witness one of the director's all-time great movies.

Unfortunately, that level of hype may have worked against the film in my case because while I definitely enjoyed Disclosure Day, I never felt like I was watching Spielberg operating at the same level as his most iconic classics.

That doesn't mean the movie isn't worth seeing. Far from it. Disclosure Day is a fascinating, entertaining, and thrilling science fiction adventure filled with compelling ideas, strong performances, and plenty of Spielberg's trademark cinematic craftsmanship. At the same time, it's a movie that left me feeling more satisfied than blown away.

The story feels very much like a paranoid conspiracy thriller from the 1970s, wrapped inside a modern UFO mystery. Spielberg uses the familiar framework of government secrecy, hidden agendas, and a race against time to uncover the truth, but he filters those ideas through contemporary conversations about misinformation, public trust, and humanity's need to understand its place in the universe.

While the film is packed with action and suspense, it is also clearly driven by bigger questions about faith, empathy, truth, and what happens when powerful institutions decide that ordinary people aren't capable of handling reality.

Those themes give the film a weight, even when the story occasionally stumbles. Spielberg is still fascinated by the same cosmic mysteries that inspired some of his earliest masterpieces, but this time the sense of wonder is accompanied by skepticism, fear, and frustration. It creates a very different tone from his earlier alien-centered stories, but it also gives the movie its own identity.

The narrative follows Daniel Kellner, a cybersecurity expert who works for a secretive organization tasked with suppressing information regarding unidentified aerial phenomena.

After deciding that humanity deserves to know the truth, he steals decades worth of classified evidence and becomes the target of a relentless manhunt. Running parallel to his story is Margaret Fairchild, a television weathercaster whose life is suddenly thrown into chaos as she begins experiencing a series of bizarre and seemingly impossible events that she cannot explain.

The film gradually weaves these two stories together, and while I found the conspiracy aspects intriguing, Margaret's storyline quickly became the heart of the movie. That's largely because Emily Blunt delivers what is easily the best performance in the film.

Blunt is absolutely phenomenal in Disclosure Day. Every time she appears on screen, the movie instantly becomes more engaging. Margaret is an incredibly challenging character to play because she spends much of the film navigating confusion, fear, frustration, and profound personal transformation.

Blunt handles all of it beautifully. She brings emotional depth, vulnerability, humor, and intensity to the role while making even the strangest moments feel believable.

Her journey became the emotional anchor that kept me invested throughout the entire film. Watching her character slowly unravel the mystery surrounding her experiences was consistently compelling, and the performance itself is one of the biggest reasons the movie works as well as it does. If there is one aspect of Disclosure Day that deserves universal praise, it's Emily Blunt's work.

The rest of the cast delivers solid performances as well, though nobody quite reaches Blunt's level. Colin Firth does a good job as Noah Scanlon, the leader of the organization determined to keep the truth hidden from the public.

What I appreciated most about the character is that the film doesn't present him as a straightforward villain. He genuinely believes he's protecting humanity, which makes him a more interesting antagonist than he might have been otherwise.

Colman Domingo is also excellent, bringing a warmth and humanity to a character who serves as one of the film's emotional centers, while Eve Hewson adds an important spiritual dimension to the story that helps tie together many of the film's larger themes.

The one performance that never fully clicked for me was Josh O'Connor's Daniel Kellner. He's perfectly fine in the role, but I never felt he had the charisma or screen presence needed to carry such a significant portion of the movie.

It's not a bad performance by any means, but compared to the energy and complexity Blunt brings to Margaret, Kellner often feels less compelling whenever the film shifts its focus back to him.

My biggest issue with Disclosure Day ultimately comes down to the logic of its central conspiracy. Without getting into spoilers, the movie asks us to believe that this organization has successfully concealed humanity's biggest secret for generations.

These people have spent decades protecting information that would fundamentally alter society if revealed. You would think an operation of that magnitude would have developed nearly flawless systems and procedures for maintaining control.

Instead, many of the people running the operation often come across as surprisingly incompetent. There were multiple moments throughout the film where I found myself wondering why certain obvious solutions weren't considered, why glaring problems were ignored, or why characters repeatedly made decisions that seemed completely counterproductive to their own goals.

The longer the story continued, the harder it became for me to believe that this group had successfully maintained such an enormous secret for so many years.

It's one of those issues that may not bother everyone, but it continually pulled me out of the story. Spielberg clearly wants the film to feel grounded in a recognizable reality, and that realism starts to crack whenever the organization's behavior becomes difficult to justify.

Looking back at some of the villainous organizations Spielberg has featured in previous films, I can understand why he made these choices. The story moves faster because of them. The plot remains exciting because obstacles can be overcome. Still, there were moments where common sense seemed to disappear simply because the screenplay needed things to happen.

Even with those frustrations, I remained invested because the movie introduces several genuinely fascinating concepts. Some of the ideas Spielberg explores are incredibly compelling, particularly those connected to truth, belief, and humanity's relationship with the unknown.

The film raises questions that will make audiences think, and I appreciated how willing Spielberg was to chase ambitious concepts rather than simply deliver a standard alien invasion story.

The ending, however, left me feeling somewhat underwhelmed. I won't spoil anything, but some of the revelations didn't land with the impact I think Spielberg intended. It’s not that it’s a bad ending, part of it just may be the timing.

Public conversations about UFOs, UAPs, and the government disclosure we’ve been seeing in real life have become increasingly common recently, which lessens some of the shock value the film appears to be building toward.

There are still interesting developments during the final act, but I found myself wanting a stronger emotional payoff and a more satisfying resolution. Instead, the movie concludes in a way that felt somewhat abrupt.

Despite my criticisms, I genuinely enjoyed Disclosure Day. Spielberg's filmmaking remains is polished, Janusz Kaminski's cinematography looks fantastic throughout, Sarah Broshar's editing keeps the pacing energetic, and John Williams once again delivers a score that elevates nearly every scene.

The film is packed with memorable imagery, intriguing mysteries, and enough excitement to keep audiences engaged from beginning to end.

I don't think Disclosure Day belongs alongside Spielberg's greatest achievements. As much as I wanted to walk away feeling like I had just experienced another Close Encounters or E.T., that's simply not what this movie is. Instead, it's a strange, ambitious, occasionally messy sci-fi thriller that succeeds more often than it fails.

What ultimately makes the film worth watching is its willingness to chase big ideas while delivering an entertaining ride. It doesn't always stick the landing, and some of its narrative choices can be frustrating, but there's enough imagination, heart, and spectacle here to make the journey worthwhile. Also, Emily Blunt is amazing!

For me, Disclosure Day isn't one of Spielberg's best films. It is, however, a solid and often engaging sci-fi adventure that audiences will have a lot of fun watching.

Star Trek fans got a pair of major surprises during Summer Game Fest, and neither one is what most people would have expected.

While the future of the franchise on television and in theaters remains a bit uncertain, the gaming side of Star Trek is suddenly looking very exciting. Two completely different games were announced, one taking the franchise into psychological horror territory and the other offering a massive colony-building adventure set among the stars.

The first reveal came from Paramount Game Studios, which announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. The game is being developed by Bloober Team, the studio known for its work in psychological horror, including the acclaimed Silent Hill 2 remake.

Described as a "mature, story-driven 3rd person action-adventure," Shadow Frontier puts players in the role of Ro Laren, one of the most beloved recurring characters in the franchise. This time, she's on a dangerous mission to save an old friend while confronting some very personal demons along the way.

The official description reads: “After crashing onto a distant planet overtaken by a strange consciousness, Ro Laren must survive in an environment that is as breathtaking as it is lethal.

“In true Star Trek fashion, Ro’s mission is driven by duty and purpose. But here, discovery comes at a terrible cost. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality.

“Only by solving the mysteries of this strange world can Ro hope to make peace with the demons of her past, boldly going into the heart of darkness like never before. “

The trailer immediately sets a very different tone from what fans typically associate with Star Trek. It leans into mystery, isolation, and psychological tension, making it one of the most unusual projects the franchise has attempted in gaming.

If Shadow Frontier explores the darker corners of the galaxy, the second game takes players in the opposite direction.

Star Trek: Outposts Unknown comes from publisher Playstack and developer Magic Fuel Games, and it blends narrative-driven storytelling with large-scale colony management. Imagine a Star Trek adventure mixed with the city-building mechanics of SimCity.

Rather than simply constructing bases in a sandbox environment, Outposts Unknown features an original story set during the 23rd century, the same era featured in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Players will venture into the X’Lehari System, explore new worlds, meet original characters, and use familiar Starfleet technology to help a vulnerable civilization facing a looming disaster.

The game already has a playable demo available, giving fans an early taste of the story. Players will encounter the mysterious anomaly at the center of the narrative before traveling to the planet Daegus, where the colony-building mechanics begin to take shape.

Outposts Unknown is scheduled to launch in 2026, while Shadow Frontier is targeting a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

It's a fascinating one-two punch for the franchise. One game embraces survival horror and psychological storytelling, while the other focuses on exploration, diplomacy, and building a future among the stars. Together, they showcase just how much creative ground Star Trek can still cover.

Check out both trailers and let us know which game has your attention.

When the first trailer for Supergirl landed, fans immediately started drawing comparisons to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Between the cosmic setting, colorful characters, and soundtrack-driven energy, it wasn't exactly a surprise.

Now, director Craig Gillespie is addressing those comparisons while also shedding some light on what it was like working with DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn during the film's post-production process.

One of the biggest talking points surrounding Supergirl has been its visual style. While the movie is inspired by the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic series, many fans have pointed out that the film's aesthetic feels closer to Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Even the design of Krem of the Yellow Hills has sparked conversation. In the comics, the villain sports striking red hair, a beard, and a pirate-inspired appearance. The movie version takes a different approach that many viewers have compared to members of the MCU's Ravagers.

Speaking with Empire magazine, Gillespie discussed collaborating with Gunn and revealed that the two frequently exchanged ideas during post-production. While that sometimes led to disagreements, the director clearly viewed the process as a positive one.

"It was great to have more of a director than a studio head," Gillespie said while reflecting on working alongside Gunn. "You can just roll the sleeves up and have a healthy debate. It would get into the tiniest things... music choices... that sort of push and pull."

That mention of music is particularly interesting because the soundtrack has become one of the main reasons people keep comparing Supergirl to Guardians of the Galaxy. Gunn famously turned needle drops into a defining element of his Marvel trilogy, and audiences picked up on similar vibes in the Supergirl footage.

As for those comparisons, Gillespie understands why they're happening, even if they're somewhat unavoidable.

"I don't think I can avoid it," Gillespie admitted. "We're in that arena, but it's a space I've always played in. There's only so many space movies. And we're in the superhero universe, with that dance of humor and darkness and drama, which I love."

It's a fair point. Space adventures naturally share certain visual and storytelling DNA, especially when they're operating within the superhero genre. At the same time, Supergirl appears to be carving out its own identity with a more revenge-driven story centered on Kara Zor-El's personal journey across the galaxy.

DC Studios is undoubtedly hoping the film can capture some of the same audience enthusiasm that helped make Guardians of the Galaxy such a massive success.

The film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, and follows the hero as she reluctantly teams up with an unlikely ally after a ruthless enemy hits far too close to home. What follows is an interstellar quest fueled by vengeance, justice, and plenty of cosmic action.

Alongside Alcock, the cast includes Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa. The movie is directed by Gillespie from a screenplay written by Ana Nogueira.

Whether the Guardians of the Galaxy comparisons ultimately help or hurt the conversation around Supergirl remains to be seen. But, Gillespie and Gunn weren't afraid to challenge each other's ideas while shaping the final cut. If those creative debates helped sharpen the movie, DC fans could be in for something special when Supergirl flies into theaters on June 26, 2026.

Could Margot Robbie be heading from the world of DC to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? A new rumor making the rounds online suggests that Marvel Studios may be looking at the Oscar-nominated actress for a significant role in the MCU, sparking plenty of fan speculation about who she could potentially play.

The rumor comes from scooper MyTimeToShineHello, who posted on X, “Margot Robbie is in talks for a big Marvel role.”

As of now, there’s no official confirmation from Marvel Studios or Robbie herself. Still, the possibility of seeing one of Hollywood’s biggest stars join the MCU is enough to get fans talking.

Robbie is, of course, best known to comic book movie audiences for her portrayal of Harley Quinn across several DC films. If this latest rumor turns out to be accurate, it would mark a major shift into Marvel territory for the actress.

Interestingly, this wouldn’t be the first time Robbie’s name has been connected to a Marvel project. Reports previously claimed that she was offered the role of Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Robbie passed on the opportunity, and the role ultimately went to Vanessa Kirby, who is set to continue playing the character in Avengers: Doomsday.

That wasn’t the only time Robbie stepped away from a Fantastic Four project, either. Years before Marvel Studios took control of the franchise, Robbie was also considered for a role in Josh Trank’s 2015 reboot of Fantastic Four.

Looking back on that experience during an interview, Robbie explained that the screenplay simply didn’t connect with her.

“I didn’t really resonate with the script, and I haven’t seen the movie, so I don’t really know how it turned out different from the page. But I had a great meeting with the director [Josh Trank], and I really enjoyed that. I guess it’s part of the game: Sometime you win some, sometimes you lose some.”

The MCU isn’t the only Marvel-related conversation Robbie has been linked to over the years. Back in 2022, a report from the fake news site Giant Freakin Robot claimed that she was being considered for Emma Frost, the powerful telepathic mutant who has spent years shifting between villain, antihero, and X-Men ally in Marvel Comics.

Emma Frost remains one of the most popular X-Men characters yet to make her MCU debut, and fans have often pointed to Robbie as a strong casting choice. Whether that’s the role being discussed now, however, remains anyone’s guess.

Marvel Studios will be entering a new era with mutants after the events of Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, which will feature a ton of major characters. If the studio is indeed pursuing Robbie, there’s certainly no shortage of high-profile roles that could fit an actress of her caliber.

For now, though, fans can only speculate about whether the former Harley Quinn star could eventually find a home in the MCU and, if so, which iconic Marvel character she might bring to life.

When fans look back on the 1987 Masters of the Universe movie, a lot of the conversation tends to focus on the obvious things. There's Dolph Lundgren stepping into the role of He-Man. There's the decision to move much of the story to Earth instead of Eternia.

There's the film's troubled production and its disappointing box office run. Yet nearly four decades later, one aspect of the movie consistently rises above all the criticism and debate.

Frank Langella's Skeletor.

It's become one of those rare performances that seems to improve with age. While opinions on the movie itself continue to vary from fan to fan, Langella's portrayal of the iconic villain is almost universally praised.

In fact, for many viewers, Skeletor ultimately became the most compelling character in the entire film. The funny thing is that this wasn't some happy accident that emerged during editing or a surprising reaction from audiences after release.

According to director Gary Goddard, the decision to build the movie around Skeletor happened very early in the creative process.

At the time, Goddard was facing a unique challenge. The movie was based on one of the most successful toy and cartoon franchises of the 1980s, but adapting those characters into live-action was far more complicated than many fans realize.

While Dolph Lundgren certainly looked the part of He-Man, Goddard quickly recognized that the film needed a dramatic anchor. It needed a performer capable of bringing weight and emotional gravity to a fantasy story about cosmic power, magic, and interdimensional battles.

That's when he turned his attention toward Frank Langella.

“I think my biggest task was trying to get the right team together. I had seen Frank in the Broadway production of Amadeus and I never forgot it. He was an actor who cold basically act through the makeup, act through the mask, and I realized that Dolph, with the speech issues, probably wasn't the guy to center the film on.

“So I centered the film on Skeletor. All without telling anyone. I had to give a spine, an anchor to the movie. And then I found Meg, who was a perfect foil because she's fantastic too.

“So the real moments of power and real emotion are when Frank and Meg are on the screen and then the humor comes a little bit from Kevin and Julie, but really from Griwldor.”

That reveals something fascinating about the movie. While audiences were expecting a film centered around He-Man's heroic journey, Goddard was secretly building the story around Skeletor.

He understood that the villain could provide something the film desperately needed. Skeletor wasn't simply the bad guy standing in He-Man's way. He was the character whose ambitions, desires, and obsession with power could drive the entire narrative forward.

It's also worth remembering that Langella wasn't approaching the role the way many actors might have approached a villain from a toy-based property in the 1980s.

He didn't treat Skeletor as a joke. He didn't play him with a wink toward the audience. He fully committed to the role and approached the character with the seriousness of a Shakespearean antagonist.

That approach wasn't accidental either. Goddard has spoken at length about how he and Langella viewed Skeletor through a completely different lens than most people expected. Instead of seeing him as a cartoon villain, they saw him as a tragic figure consumed by ambition.

“Why does Skeletor do what he does? Why is he a "bad guy?" He tells you. We gave you the line. "I must possess all or I possess nothing." It's the burning driving ambition. I must possess all. I mean, this is Shakespeare. What drives half of Shakespeare? A King's ambition.

“They will kill, maim, rape, do whatever they have to do, in order to either get power or maintain power. And what is it in the psyche? Skeletor to me was the physical representation of someone who's devoted his life to attaining power, whatever that means, in every way that is, and he will not be happy until he has it. And frankly, he won't be happy after he does have it.

“With Skeletor, Frank and I were having a great time because we'd find quotes from Shakespeare and quotes from Moliere and James Campbell. We looked for lines that would play out in a dramatic way and would work these into his dialogue. So we had fun in our own way.”

Once you know that, it's impossible not to see the performance differently. Langella isn't playing Skeletor like a Saturday morning cartoon villain. He's playing him like a king consumed by his own obsession. Every speech, every glare, every declaration of power comes from a place of absolute conviction.

Skeletor believes he deserves everything. He believes the universe itself owes him greatness. That sense of ambition becomes the fuel that drives nearly every scene he's in.

What's remarkable is how effectively Langella conveys all of that while buried beneath layers of makeup and prosthetics. The character design is elaborate, featuring one of the most recognizable villain looks in fantasy history, yet Langella never disappears beneath it. Viewers don't walk away remembering a cool costume. They remember the performance underneath it.

That ability to communicate emotion through makeup was exactly what caught Goddard's attention in the first place. “He was an actor who cold basically act through the makeup, act through the mask.”

It's a skill that sounds simple but is incredibly difficult to pull off. Many actors become restricted by heavy makeup because facial expressions are limited and movement becomes more challenging.

Langella somehow managed to make Skeletor feel larger than life while still giving him genuine personality. His voice carries authority. His body language radiates confidence. Even standing still, he commands attention.

Part of the reason the performance remains so memorable is because the movie gives Skeletor actual dramatic material to work with. This wasn't always part of the Masters of the Universe mythology.

In fact, according to Tim Kilpin, much of the lore that fans associate with the franchise today was still being developed as the brand evolved.

“But the thing you have to remember, if you go back to the early days, the formation of these characters, is that there was nothing so dramatic behind it. It wasn't a Shakespearian drama. It wasn't Tolkien-esque, with someone figuring out all the mythology in advance. It was kind of handmade at the beginning.

“And it was a little ad hoc in terms of the original mythology. I'm sure there are people who wouldn't want to hear that, but it was. And the show came along and helped us build dimension and depth.

“And then the movie came along and gave us an opportunity to do more of that. And some of these worked better than others, but it wasn't a grand plan at the outset. It was built as we went.”

In many ways, Langella helped create some of that depth. He took a character who had largely existed as a toy and cartoon villain and infused him with dramatic weight.

Whether audiences realized it at the time or not, he was helping elevate the mythology. He was treating Skeletor like a character worthy of serious attention, and that commitment comes through on screen.

It's also one of the reasons the Eternia sequences remain among the strongest parts of the movie. Whenever Skeletor is on screen, the energy changes.

The stakes feel larger. The conflict feels more personal. His scenes with Meg Foster's Evil-Lyn are filled with tension, manipulation, and ambition. His quest for ultimate power gives the story a sense of purpose that helps hold everything together.

Even people who worked on the brand recognized how effective those scenes were. “At the time, I remember feeling like this could really be bad,” Kilpin admitted when discussing aspects of the film. Yet when talking about the Eternia material specifically, he noted, “Those were probably the best parts of the movie.”

A huge reason for that is Langella. The truth is that Masters of the Universe faces an uphill battle in many discussions because it's often judged against what fans wanted it to be rather than what it actually became.

There are legitimate criticisms. Fans wanted more Eternia. They wanted Battle Cat. They wanted Orko. They wanted a bigger budget and more fantasy spectacle. Those conversations aren't going away.

What continues to stand out, however, is the fact that Frank Langella delivered far more than anyone expected from a movie based on a toy line. He treated Skeletor with complete sincerity and gave the film a level of dramatic credibility that still surprises first-time viewers today.

That's why so many fans continue to celebrate the performance decades later. It's not nostalgia doing all the heavy lifting. The performance genuinely works. Langella found a way to turn Skeletor into something larger than the material itself.

He transformed him into a villain whose ambition, charisma, and theatrical presence continue to dominate conversations about the movie nearly forty years after its release.

Dolph Lundgren may have been the hero standing at the center of the poster, but Frank Langella's Skeletor became the character people couldn't stop talking about. Looking back on this film now, it's hard to argue otherwise.

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More than six decades after Alfred Hitchcock terrified audiences with The Birds, the classic horror story is preparing for another flight. This time, it’s heading to television as a limited series from Universal.

According to Deadline, Universal International Studios is developing a new adaptation described as a “visceral, present-day reimagining” of Hitchcock’s 1963 horror classic. The project has already landed its lead, with Sarah Snook attached to star.

Snook will play Myra Massey, a traveling magistrate who returns to her remote hometown in Alaska after learning that her childhood friend has died. As she begins digging into the circumstances surrounding the death, she finds herself facing another disturbing mystery.

Birds are suddenly attacking people for no apparent reason, turning an already unsettling situation into something much more dangerous.

While Hitchcock’s film remains the version most audiences know, this new series is reportedly drawing more inspiration from Daphne du Maurier’s 1952 short story that started it all.

Hitchcock famously took liberties with the source material, creating a film that only loosely followed du Maurier’s work. This adaptation is expected to lean closer to the original story’s themes and atmosphere while updating the setting for modern audiences.

It’s interesting to see Hollywood circle back to The Birds once again. Despite its legendary reputation today, Hitchcock’s film wasn’t universally embraced when it first arrived in theaters.

Over the years, however, it has become widely recognized as one of the greatest horror films ever made, influencing so many filmmakers.

Studios have attempted to revisit the property several times since 2007, but none of those efforts ever made it to the finish line. There was also the infamous 1994 made-for-TV sequel, which was unrelated to Hitchcock’s original film and earned a less-than-enthusiastic reception from fans and critics alike.

Universal has reportedly been developing this new version of The Birds for more than a year, and Snook is currently the only cast member attached.

With the project still in its early stages, there are plenty of unanswered questions about where the story will go and how closely it will follow du Maurier’s original vision.

Still, the idea of a horror mystery unfolding in an isolated Alaskan town, combined with the unsettling unpredictability of nature turning against humanity, feels like a strong foundation for a fresh take on the material.

If the creative team can capture the dread that made The Birds such an enduring horror classic while carving out its own identity, this could be interesting.

For now, fans of classic horror will have to keep an eye on the skies as more details emerge.

Jared Leto has built a reputation for fully committing to the characters he plays, especially when those characters happen to be villains.

Now, new stories from the set of Masters of the Universe suggest that his latest turn as Skeletor came with some memorable and slightly unsettling on-set behavior that has people drawing comparisons to his infamous time as the Joker in Suicide Squad.

During a recent interview with ScreenRant, Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight opened up about Leto’s approach to bringing the iconic He-Man villain to life. According to Knight, there was rarely a dull day whenever Leto stepped onto set.

“He would do something unexpected every single day. In ways that would delight me, that would horrify me, that would make me laugh. But that’s part of the character,” he said.

For fans familiar with the actor’s history of immersive performances, that description probably won’t come as much of a surprise.

One of the more unusual details Knight shared involved the way Leto chose to appear while filming scenes as Skeletor. Even though he wore the character’s costume and prosthetic muscle suit, his face remained uncovered because it will ultimately be replaced with a CGI skull in post-production.

That didn’t stop Leto from finding a way to make his presence feel more intimidating. Knight explained:

“But he didn’t want the other actors that he was sharing the scenes with to look at him and see Jared. He wanted them to look at him and see something scary. So he would put this kind of blood-like, smeary makeup on his face. So he looked scary as hell.”

It sounds like Leto was determined to make sure everyone sharing a scene with Skeletor felt like they were actually standing opposite the ruthless ruler of Snake Mountain and not a Hollywood actor waiting for visual effects to finish the job later.

Knight went on to say that Leto wanted to “swing for the fences” with the character and deliver a version of Skeletor that audiences would remember. For me, Skeletor was easily the best part of the movie, so I think Leto succeeded!

Of course, stories like these immediately bring back memories of Leto’s much-discussed preparation for playing the Joker in Suicide Squad. That production became famous for reports of bizarre gifts and pranks that allegedly made their way to cast members during filming.

Among the stories that surfaced at the time were reports that Leto sent a pig’s corpse to fellow cast members. The actor also said that he sent used condoms and anal beads to co-stars including Will Smith, Margot Robbie, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

Whether fans find his methods fascinating or completely over the top, Leto clearly approaches villain roles with a level of commitment that keeps people talking. Regardless, Leto’s performance as Skeletor is going to be one of the most talked about aspects of Masters of the Universe.

For generations of horror fans, the Evil Dead franchise and Ash Williams have gone hand in hand. Whether he was battling Deadites in a creepy cabin, traveling through time, or wielding his iconic chainsaw hand, Ash became the face of one of horror’s most beloved franchises.

But after more than four decades, Bruce Campbell says the series has officially charted a different path, and Ash is no longer at the center of it.

Campbell recently spoke with the Detroit Free Press about the future of the franchise and explained that the success of Evil Dead Rise proved that Evil Dead can thrive without relying on the characters and creators who built the original trilogy.

When asked if Ash still has a role to play in the franchise’s future, Campbell made it clear that fans shouldn’t expect the character to be part of any larger ongoing narrative.

“No, no. I think I think basically from Evil Dead Rise on, Ash is … you know, they wanted some little gag of Ash at the end of the movie. We did that as a lark,” he told Detroit Free Press. “He’s not part of any big overriding story or scheme.”

That brief appearance was a fun nod for longtime fans, but it wasn’t setting up some grand return. Instead, the franchise is embracing standalone stories and fresh characters as it moves forward.

Campbell went on to explain that the massive success of Evil Dead Rise helped validate that approach.

“Thankfully, Evil Dead Rise made the most of any money we’ve made from any Evil Dead, so far, and it validated the fact that we can get away from those main elements.

“You’ve got to find a new audience, because the original Evil Dead fans, you get some of them, you’re not going to get all of them, because they like those original elements. They like me and Sam and Ash and all that sort of crap.”

It’s a practical outlook, even if it may suck for fans who hoped to see Ash return for one more adventure. Campbell first stepped into the role in The Evil Dead in 1981, launching a horror legacy alongside Sam Raimi that continued through Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness.

He later popped up in a post-credits cameo for Fede Álvarez’s 2013 Evil Dead reboot before officially retiring from the role following the end of Ash vs. Evil Dead.

While Ash may be stepping aside, the franchise itself is showing no signs of slowing down. Evil Dead Rise took the series in a darker and more grounded direction, earning an impressive $147 million worldwide and introducing a whole new generation to the horrors of the Necronomicon.

That momentum continues next year with Sébastien Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn, which is set to hit theaters on July 10, 2027. After that, Francis Galluppi’s Evil Dead Wrath is scheduled to arrive on April 7, 2028.

The future of Evil Dead may no longer revolve around Ash Williams, but Campbell’s comments suggest that’s exactly the point. Rather than building one connected saga, the franchise appears focused on telling new nightmares from different corners of the Evil Dead universe.

For fans, Ash will always be the guy who defined the series. But if Evil Dead Rise proved anything, it’s that there are still plenty of terrifying stories left to tell, even without a chainsaw-wielding hero leading the charge.

We are less than a year out from the release of Star Wars: Starfighter, the upcoming Star Wars universe film featuring Ryan Gosling, Amy Adams, Mia Goth, and Matt Smith.

While the studio has remained quite secretive about the film’s details, last week, some plot details were leaked which claimed that Starfighter centers on a Force-sensitive young boy and the unlikely hero tasked with protecting him.

The report also said that Goth's character isn't a Sith cultist as some rumors suggested. Instead, she's described as a Force-sensitive warrior with her own motivations.

Now we have a new bit of information in a rumor from leaker @FivesWalker (via CBM), who has a solid track record with advanced information like this.

It’s been previously rumored, and this report confirms, that the code name for Gosling's character is "Damon." Even though the role was initially written with an actor in their early 30s in mind, that changed when the Barbie star was cast. 

The leaker goes on to say, "Damon is a renowned pilot and war hero whose fame has made him a known person," and "he wishes he could escape the spotlight and live anonymously." This lines up with what we've heard about him being a former member of the Resistance.

On the villain side, Matt Smith's code name is "Gerald." Again, that character was also written for someone much older—likely in their 50s or 60s—and "two separate offers went out to established, big-name, Oscar-winning actors, who both turned it down."

Mia Goth's character is code-named "Kia." Mikey Madison was indeed being eyed for the role and seemed to be at the top of Levy's list. Several unknowns were considered before the Frankenstein star landed the part.

Asked in March what drew him to Star Wars: Starfighter, Gosling said, "It was Shawn’s enthusiasm and his vision and the script, and I just avoided these things because they never felt right.

“And I’m glad I did because I feel like, [similar to] a book like this, [it was] worth waiting for. And it is like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

The cast also features Flynn Gray (Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2), Aaron Pierre (Lanterns), Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners), Jamael Westman (Hedda), Daniel Ings (Lovesick), and Amy Adams (Man of Steel). 

Directed by Shawn Levy, the film is produced by Levy and Kathleen Kennedy. The script is by Jonathan Tropper. Executive producers are Ryan Gosling, Dan Levine, Mary McLaglen, and Josh McLaglen.

Star Wars: Starfighter is set to be released in theatres on May 28, 2027. Stay tuned for updates on the film.

It’s been revealed that Jason Momoa (A Minecraft Movie, Supergirl) is departing PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures’ film adaptation of Helldivers, based on Arrowhead Game Studios’ video game franchise, from director Justin Lin.

The reason for his departure is unknown. The project is still very much alive, and Sony is currently searching for a new star.

Helldivers is a cooperative, twin-stick shooter game that debuted in 2015. As part of the elite unit called the Helldivers, players must work together to protect Super Earth and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

In Helldivers 2, gamers step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy. 

The sequel sold more than 12 million units across PlayStation 5 and PC in the first four months after its 2024 launch. The game recently expanded to Xbox and continues to perform.

Details regarding the plot of the film are under wraps. Helldivers is expected to hit theaters on November 10, 2027.

via: Deadline

There are a lot of highly anticipated movies arriving this year, but one of the most unexpectedly exciting might involve a giant whale and a nightmare scenario that feels impossible to look away from.

The first trailer for Whalefall has finally arrived, and it delivers exactly the kind of intense, nerve-rattling spectacle that instantly grabs your attention.

Based on the 2023 novel by Daniel Kraus, the film is co-written and directed by Brian Duffield, and it stars Austin Abrams as a young man searching for the remains of his father, played by Josh Brolin.

What starts as a deeply personal journey quickly turns into something far more terrifying when he finds himself swallowed whole by a massive sperm whale!

The trailer does an excellent job of selling the film's central hook. Instead of teasing the audience with quick glimpses and holding back the big moment, it leans directly into it.

Much of the footage unfolds as one continuous sequence, placing viewers right alongside Abrams as the horrifying situation escalates into comple horror.

The footage is packed with tension, dread, and a sense of claustrophobic panic as the impossible becomes reality. The concept itself feels like a darker, more intense version of Pinocchio, only without any of the fairy tale whimsy. Instead, it looks like a desperate fight for survival inside one of the largest creatures on Earth.

The project also feels like a natural evolution for Duffield, who previously directed the excellent and often overlooked genre films Spontaneous and No One Will Save You. While both showcased his ability to deliver fresh, inventive storytelling, Whalefall appears to be operating on an entirely different scale.

This is Duffield's biggest movie yet. Not only is he tackling a story centered around an enormous whale, but this is also a major theatrical release from Disney after his previous film debuted directly on Hulu.

If the finished movie can match the intensity and emotional punch of this trailer, it could end up becoming one of the year's biggest surprise hits.

Earlier this year, Disney screened footage from the film during CinemaCon in Las Vegas, which is where I first saw the trailer, and the response was impressive. Once the excitement surrounding the first look at Avengers: Doomsday settled down, Whalefall became one of the most talked-about films coming out of the event.

It's easy to understand why. The story is terrifying and it sparks curiosity and horror at the same time, making it difficult not to wonder how this story ultimately plays out.

Joining Abrams and Brolin in the cast are Elisabeth Shue and John Ortiz. Whalefall has climbed the list of must-see movies of the year. It looks intense, emotional, and completely bonkers.

Whalefall swims into theaters on October 16.

Phil Lord and Chris Miller, aka Lord Miller, have come aboard to produce I Promise We’re Cool, a high concept comedy that was just set up at Universal Pictures.

Charlie Hall, son of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, best known for his acting work in shows The Sex Lives of College Girls and Monster: The Ed Gein Story, is set to write the script, while Max Tzannes (Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project), who is part of the filmmaking collective Dirty Shot Clean, is on board to direct.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the project is described as a high concept high school comedy with a sci-fi twist. 

Sources also indicate that the project’s story elements are perfectly in line with the Lord and Miller, who wrote and directed 21 Jump Street, which featured adult cops undercover in high school, and directed this year’s space-faring adventure sensation Project Hail Mary.

via: THR

As filming on Man of Tomorrow continues, a fresh batch of leaked set photos has given DC fans something pretty cool to dissect.

While most eyes will naturally be drawn to an injured Superman, there’s another detail lurking in the images that longtime comic readers immediately picked up on. It looks like one of Lex Luthor’s most obscure comic book weapons is finally making its live-action debut.

The leaked photos, which have been circulating online and were later shared on X, show David Corenswet suited up as Superman following what appears to be a brutal confrontation.

The Man of Steel’s costume is visibly damaged, with sections of the suit burned away and patches of skin exposed underneath. It’s a striking image and a clear sign that whatever happened hit Superman harder than the average supervillain punch.

Additional photos help fill in some of the blanks. Standing opposite Superman is Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, decked out in his green and purple Warsuit. But it’s the weapon in Luthor’s hands that has fans talking.

The gun appears to be none other than the Nuclear Kryptonite Ray-Gun, a deep-cut piece of DC Comics history that dates all the way back to 1962.

The weapon was specifically designed to exploit Superman’s greatest weakness by firing Green Kryptonite radiation. In comic book lore, Luthor originally created plans for the device in a 1961 story before the weapon itself made its debut the following year.

For DC fans who love seeing classic comic elements brought to life, this is a pretty exciting discovery. While the Nuclear Kryptonite Ray-Gun has appeared in animation, most notably in Justice League Action, it has never actually shown up in a live-action Superman project before.

There have been references to weapons capable of killing Superman in series such as Smallville and Superman & Lois, but audiences never got to see the actual Nuclear Kryptonite Ray-Gun on screen.

What makes the reveal even more interesting is how naturally the weapon fits alongside Luthor’s Warsuit design. The gun appears to share the same visual style and technology aesthetic, making it look like a custom-built addition to Luthor’s arsenal rather than a random comic Easter egg dropped into the movie.

Of course, fans expecting a full movie centered on Superman and Luthor trying to destroy each other may not want to get too comfortable with that idea.

Reports surrounding Man of Tomorrow indicate that Clark Kent and Lex Luthor will eventually find themselves on the same side when a much larger threat emerges in the form of Brainiac.

That dynamic alone opens the door for some fascinating character moments. Before that uneasy alliance happens, though, it certainly looks like Luthor will put Superman through the wringer with a weapon that comic fans have been waiting decades to see in live action.

Man of Tomorrow is the next major chapter in James Gunn’s growing DC Universe and follows the events of Superman. The DCU continues expanding next month with Supergirl, but these latest set photos suggest Superman’s next adventure is already packing some deep comic book cuts that fans are going to appreciate.

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While The Mandalorian and Grogu is very much Jon Favreau’s creation, it turns out there was one specific element that required approval from the man who started it all, George Lucas.

Fans who have been listening to Favreau’s director’s commentary through the TheatersEars app while watching the film in theaters have been treated to all kinds of behind-the-scenes stories.

One of the most interesting involves a forgotten piece of Star Wars history that finally made its way onto the big screen nearly 50 years after it was built.

Favreau explained that while he was at Skywalker Ranch filming a Razor Crest miniature in the parking lot, he learned that the original Red Jammer Y-wing starfighter model was being prepared for display at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. That discovery sparked an idea.

The Red Jammer was originally created as a reference model during the production of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, but despite being built in 1976, it never actually appeared in the movie. Favreau wanted to change that and reached out to Lucas for permission to use the model in The Mandalorian and Grogu.

The request was successful, allowing the production team to bring a genuine piece of Star Wars history into the film for the very first time.

Visual effects supervisor John Knoll spoke about the process, saying: "After a lengthy negotiation, George Lucas gave us permission to borrow the model.

“We shot two motion-control elements of it. It's in the movie and will go by quickly. Unless somebody points it out, you won't notice it, but there are two photographed elements of a 1976 original model from Star Wars, which has never been seen onscreen before."

This is exactly the kind of Easter egg hardcore fans love. The appearance is brief, but the significance is huge. A model that sat on the sidelines during the production of A New Hope has finally become part of official Star Wars screen history.

If you missed it, the Red Jammer can be spotted during the film’s finale in the Nal Hutta X-wing action sequence. The ship is piloted by filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung.

This isn’t the only place where Favreau looked to the franchise’s past for inspiration. He also revealed that Lucas’ classic film American Graffiti helped shape part of The Mandalorian and Grogu, particularly the sequence involving Din Djarin trying to squeeze more speed out of the Razor Crest by removing restrictors from his ship.

Favreau has also discussed reaching out to J.J. Abrams about bringing the Anzellans back into the galaxy after the species made its debut through Babu Frik in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

The commentary also sheds light on another unexpected influence. Favreau explained that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order helped inspire one of the movie’s key sequences, showing how the creative team pulled ideas from across the larger Star Wars universe while developing the story.

What makes the Red Jammer story especially fun is that it represents a connection between multiple generations of Star Wars filmmaking.

A model created during the original trilogy’s production has now been preserved, photographed, and woven into a modern theatrical adventure starring Din Djarin and Grogu. That’s a pretty cool detail for the fans to know!

The Mandalorian and Grogu is now playing in theaters. If you’re planning a rewatch, you may want to keep a close eye on that final space battle because one of the oldest unseen relics in Star Wars history is hiding in plain sight.

Masters of the Universe delivered a fun fantasy adventure packed with wild action, colorful characters, and plenty of nostalgia-fueled chaos. What I didn’t expect was for Jared Leto’s version of Skeletor to be the best part of the movie!

I loved what Leto brought to this role and that’s coming from someone who has never been particularly enthusiastic about Leto’s work. This is easily my favorite performance from the actor.

The movie itself is a blast. It embraces the adventurous spirit that made Masters of the Universe such a beloved property in the first place, delivering creative action scenes, a charismatic lead hero, and enough fantasy spectacle to keep fans smiling from start to finish. But every time Skeletor appears on screen, the energy level kicks up another notch.

What makes Leto’s performance work so well is that he doesn’t try to reinvent the character. He isn’t interested in tearing Skeletor apart and rebuilding him into something unrecognizable.

Instead, he gives us the version fans have always loved, only now in live-action form. He’s intimidating and ridiculous at the same time. He’s threatening while also being hilariously dramatic. He’s theatrical, petty, dangerous, and wildly entertaining.

Most importantly, the movie treats him seriously. That’s something that could have easily gone wrong. Modern fantasy blockbusters often have a habit of rolling their eyes at their own weirdness.

Plenty of films influenced by the Marvel formula tend to crack jokes at the expense of their more outlandish concepts, especially movies that take inspiration from projects like Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok.

Leto gives the character a weight and presence that elevates every scene he’s in. He doesn’t disappear into some method-acting rabbit hole or overwhelm the movie with eccentric choices. Instead, he finds the sweet spot.

Skeletor is a power-hungry tyrant who genuinely believes he’s the most important person in the universe, yet he’s also a complete diva who loves dramatic speeches, excessive alliteration, and theatrical taunts.

A huge part of the success comes from how awesome Skeletor looks. Travis Knight and his visual effects team pulled off something special here.

The skull face could have easily looked awkward or artificial, but it’s surprisingly expressive. Skeletor’s face can shift from exaggerated cartoon-style reactions to subtle emotional beats without losing credibility. The result is one of the most impressive cartoon-to-live-action character translations I’ve seen.

As great as Skeletor is when he’s delivering threats and conquering kingdoms, the movie also understands that the character is funniest when his absurdity is allowed to shine through in smaller doses.

That leads to the funniest sequence in the entire film. During the climactic battle, Skeletor launches a psychic attack on Prince Adam and invades his mind. Suddenly, the audience is dropped into distorted memories from Adam’s life on Earth, and Skeletor starts inserting himself into every insecurity the young hero has ever had.

First, Adam finds himself back at a gym, struggling to become the impossibly muscular version of himself he thinks he needs to be. Then who shows up? Skeletor. Gym bro Skeletor.

The villain appears decked out in workout clothes, rocking short shorts, a sleeveless shirt, and he’s still got his signature hood. Watching a blue-skinned skull-faced warlord passionately discuss fitness and weightlifting with complete sincerity is comedy gold.

The psychic assault continues with Skeletor appearing as one of Adam’s dates, complete with a black dress. Then we get office worker Skeletor.

A skull-faced supervillain wearing a button-up shirt, tie, and hood while integrated into corporate office culture. Office Skeletor immediately starts questioning humanity’s strange workplace rituals, mocking Adam’s life choices, and verbally dismantling his coworkers before eventually remembering he’s supposed to be destroying his enemy. It’s absurd in the best possible way and had me laughing harder than anything else in the movie.

The reason these moments land is because Leto commits completely. There’s no wink to the audience. No attempt to distance himself from the ridiculousness. He throws himself into every version of Skeletor with total confidence, whether he’s leading an invasion, delivering a villainous monologue, or critiquing office culture.

That commitment is what makes the performance so memorable. Say what you will about Jared Leto’s Skeletor voice, but his commitment to the bit makes Masters of the Universe worth watching.

I never thought I’d write these words, but Jared Leto ended up being the MVP of Masters of the Universe. In a movie filled with fun characters, exciting action, and plenty of fantasy spectacle, Skeletor stands above the rest.

The Untitled Romy and Michele sequel, starring Oscar winner Mira Sorvino and Emmy winner Lisa Kudrow, is now officially in production.

The original 1997 cult classic comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion starred Sorvino and Kudrow as two unsuccessful 28-year-olds who invent fake careers to impress their former classmates at their 10-year high school reunion.

In the decades since, the actors have fielded questions about a follow-up movie, until last year, when it was reported that they were in final talks to star in a sequel movie, directed and produced by Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) and written by Robin Schiff, who created the characters and penned the original 1997 film.

That project is now officially a go, with the 20th Century Studios film to stream exclusively as a Hulu Original on Hulu. The film will be available via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.

In addition to Sorvino and Kudrow, returning from the original movie are Janeane Garofalo (as Heather), Alan Cumming (Sandy Frink), Camryn Manheim (Toby), and Julia Campbell (Christie). Newcomers joining the cast are Keegan-Michael Key (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Only Murders in the Building), Rob Huebel (Five Star Weekend, Running Point), Breckin Meyer (Road Trip, Clueless), Patrick Warburton (Seinfeld, Bee Movie), and Nathan Lee Graham (Mid-Century Modern, Theater Camp). The new characters’ roles are being kept under wraps.

The reunion you’ve been waiting for! The Romy and Michele sequel is now in production. pic.twitter.com/jXXU1qpopj

— 20th Century Studios (@20thcentury) June 8, 2026

Marvel Studios is still keeping most of Avengers: Doomsday details locked away, but a new rumor may have offered fans a better idea of who will be carrying the story when Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to the big screen.

While Marvel has yet to release a full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, the studio has been slowly teasing the film through character-focused promotional material. Now, a fresh report suggests that two familiar heroes may end up playing much larger roles than some fans expected.

According to scooper MyTimeToShineHello on X, both Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson and Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova are expected to be major driving forces in the film's narrative. As always with scooper reports, fans should treat the information as rumor until Marvel officially confirms anything.

The first claim centered on Sam Wilson, with MTTSH posting: “Sam will have a decent role in Avengers Doomsday!”

That shouldn't come as a huge surprise. Sam is now carrying the mantle of Captain America after Steve Rogers handed him the shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame.

As the current leader of the Avengers, it makes sense that he'd be heavily involved in whatever multiversal chaos is heading toward Earth.

What makes the situation even more interesting is that Chris Evans is also returning. Marvel hasn't revealed exactly how Evans fits into the story, but the possibility of Sam Wilson sharing screen time again with Steve Rogers will be interesting to see.

The second rumor may be the one that catches more people off guard. MTTSH claimed: “Yelena is the female hero with the biggest role in Avengers Doomsday.”

If true, that would place Yelena near the center of one of Marvel's biggest crossover events ever. Marvel hasn't revealed how Yelena factors into the plot, but audiences last saw her in the post-credits scene of Thunderbolts.

I have to point out that niether of these characters were included in any of the teaser trailers that were released.

During that scene, Yelena and the newly formed New Avengers learned that an extradimensional spacecraft was approaching Earth. That ship was later revealed to be the Fantastic Four's Excelsior, setting up a major connection between Marvel's First Family and the events leading into Doomsday.

The rumor has sparked a variety of reactions online. Some fans are fully on board with Sam Wilson taking on a larger leadership role, while others feel the character still needs more development before becoming one of the franchise's central figures.

Yelena's reported prominence has also generated debate, especially among fans who assumed Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm would emerge as the film's primary female lead.

At this point, Marvel is keeping its cards close to the chest, so there's no way to know how accurate these reports are. But if Sam Wilson and Yelena Belova truly end up leading the charge, it would mark a significant shift toward Marvel's next generation of heroes as the franchise moves deeper into the Multiverse Saga.

Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo from a script by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely, Avengers: Doomsday features an enormous ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

We'll find out exactly how these heroes fit into the story when Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026.

Sam will have a decent role in Avengers Doomsday! pic.twitter.com/lcl2c43UlS

— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) June 6, 2026

Yelena is the female hero with the biggest role in Avengers Doomsday pic.twitter.com/j1wtC1eH5n

— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) June 7, 2026

For years, fans have imagined what a James Bond movie starring Idris Elba might look like. Ever since it became clear that Daniel Craig would eventually step away from the role, Elba's name consistently appeared at the top of fan casting wish lists.

The idea gained so much momentum that many people assumed serious conversations were taking place behind the scenes. Now, with a new Bond era taking shape, Elba is once again setting the record straight about those long-running rumors and sharing why he never viewed himself as a realistic candidate for the iconic spy.

The actor, who was recently knighted and can now officially be called Sir Idris Elba, has spent years answering questions about Bond. While he has repeatedly stated that he was never actually in negotiations for the role, former franchise producer Barbara Broccoli revealed in a 2022 interview that his name did come up during discussions.

She said: "Well, we know Idris, we're friends with him, and he's a magnificent actor. And, you know, it's been part of the conversation, but it's always difficult to have the conversation when you have someone in the seat."

Even with that acknowledgment, Elba says the speculation was never anything more than that. Speaking with GQ, the actor explained that the rumors were "never legit" and offered his perspective on why he never believed Bond was in the cards for him.

“I’ve always felt that it’s not a realistic thing. James Bond was written how he was written for a reason. But I was complimented by it.

“And also, I think, in realistic terms, some markets just don’t go for that. Bond is big all over the world. And [audiences] won’t [all] go for a Black male, an African male, playing Bond. That’s not what they like in their culture. Period.”

Elba also shared his thoughts on attempts to reshape the character to fit modern cultural conversations, emphasizing that he believes Bond works best as pure escapist entertainment.

“Bond is so unrealistic, so a hint of reality is good, but let’s not try and make it woke,” Elba continued. “I think you’ve got to be pure to what it is: escapism. Don’t try and answer the world’s taste. Just be Bond.”

Whether fans agree with that viewpoint or not, it's clear Elba has made peace with the idea that Bond was never meant to be part of his future. Even so, it's easy to understand why so many people wanted to see his take on 007. He certainly had the charisma, presence, and screen appeal to make for an intriguing version of the character.

Meanwhile, the Bond franchise is moving forward with some major creative talent attached.

Last year, Denis Villeneuve officially signed on to direct the next James Bond film, bringing with him an impressive resume that includes Dune and Blade Runner 2049. More recently, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight was brought aboard to write the screenplay.

Villeneuve's passion for Bond runs deep. In a statement announcing his involvement, he said: “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan.

“To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.

“Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”

The studio is equally enthusiastic about handing the keys to the acclaimed filmmaker. Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, said:

“We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct James Bond’s next chapter. He is a cinematic master, whose filmography speaks for itself.

“From Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival to the Dune films, he has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and—most importantly—the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theaters.

“James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007’s next adventure.”

The project is also being overseen by producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, who released a joint statement celebrating Villeneuve's hiring:

“Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy. It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it’s ours, too. We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary filmmaker.”

As for who will actually suit up as the next Bond, that mystery remains unsolved. Casting director Nina Gold is reportedly leading the search, with names such as Callum Turner, Tom Francis, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Jacob Elordi frequently appearing in industry chatter.

Whoever lands the role will inherit one of cinema's most recognizable characters, and with Villeneuve directing and Knight writing, expectations are already sky-high. One thing seems certain, though. After years of speculation, fans can finally stop waiting for Idris Elba to pick up Bond's Walther PPK.

Square Enix has finally pulled back the curtain on the third and final chapter of its Final Fantasy VII remake saga, revealing Final Fantasy VII: Revelation as the game that will bring Cloud Strife’s long journey to an end.

The announcement arrived during Summer Game Fest where fans were treated to the first trailer and gameplay footage from the highly anticipated RPG.

The presentation also featured Matthew Mercer, who will lend his voice to Vincent Valentine after making his debut as the character in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Set to launch in Spring 2027, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will arrive simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The release also lines up with the 30th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy VII, making it an especially fitting moment for the story’s grand finale.

The new trailer teases the massive conflict awaiting Cloud and his allies as they push toward their final confrontation with Sephiroth. Following the emotional events of Rebirth, the stakes have never been higher, and Square Enix is clearly aiming to deliver the biggest adventure in the trilogy.

According to the official game description: “In this climactic conclusion, Cloud Strife and his loyal companions face a world that teeters on the brink of annihilation.

“Grieving a beloved ally, and with their nemesis Sephiroth nearing godhood, the party takes to the skies aboard the airship Highwind in a race against time to stop Meteor, the ultimate destructive magic, and the total obliteration of the planet.

“With deft gunslinger Vincent Valentine and cantankerous pilot Cid Highwind aboard, the heroic team will journey freely across the entire planet and explore expansive new areas, harness a new job system in combat and forge unbreakable bonds to overcome the greatest threat they’ve ever faced.”

Fans have been eager to see how Square Enix would handle the world-spanning freedom of the original game, and it sounds like Revelation will finally open things up in a major way.

The mention of a brand-new job system also suggests the combat experience could evolve significantly beyond what players saw in Remake and Rebirth.

Director Naoki Hamaguchi shared his excitement about finally unveiling the concluding chapter, saying: “I’m beyond excited to announce Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, launching simultaneously across all platforms in Spring 2027.

“I’m truly grateful to our fans who believed in this story and supported us for so many years. In this title, centered around ‘resolve,’ Cloud and his companions will confront their respective convictions and continue their journey towards the final battle that will determine the planet’s fate.

“All the stories and emotions accumulated over the years will culminate in the most satisfying way with this experience, brought to you as the series’ final chapter. Please look forward to it.”

That focus on “resolve” offers an interesting clue about the game’s themes. While Remake challenged destiny and Rebirth explored identity, Revelation appears set to bring every character arc, conflict, and emotional thread together as the heroes prepare for a battle that will decide the future of the planet itself.

For fans who started this journey with Final Fantasy VII Remake back in 2020, the announcement marks the beginning of the end. Square Enix has spent years rebuilding one of gaming’s most beloved stories on a massive scale, and Final Fantasy VII: Revelation looks poised to deliver the payoff.

With the Highwind finally taking flight, Vincent Valentine joining the action as a full party member, new gameplay systems on the horizon, and Sephiroth inching closer to godhood, the road to 2027 is shaping up to be an exciting one for Final Fantasy VII fans.

Prime Video has released an action-packed trailer for the buddy spy comedy series Ride Or Die, starring Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) and Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer (The Help, Hidden Figures), who each also executive produce.

Created by Tessa Coates, Ride or Die follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Spencer) and Judith Burton (Waddingham) who thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turns out to be an international assassin.

When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together.

It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and some very dangerous criminals at their heels, per the logline.

Ed Skrein also stars as “Billy,”  Calam Lynch as “Sam,” Savannah Steyn as “Queenie,” Jamie Parker as “David,” Jacky Ido as “Jacques,” Sylvia Hoeks as “Ana” and Bill Nighy as “The Director.”

All eight episodes will drop on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video. Check out the trailer below:

A major package is hitting the market this week with some great star power and a high-profile piece of IP attached. Ridley Scott is on board to direct a movie adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel Treasure Island, with Hugh Jackman attached to play iconic pirate Long John Silver.

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne penned the script, with Scott and Michael Pruss producing for Scott Free. Thorne will also exec produce.

The Treasure Island package is a new take on Stevenson’s novel. That story follows a young boy who uncovers the map to a legendary buried treasure, and he embarks on a perilous sea voyage to claim a hidden fortune, only to find himself locked in a deadly battle of wits with the charismatic and treacherous pirate Long John Silver.

The Treasure Island package is a new take on Stevenson’s novel. That story follows a young boy who uncovers the map to a legendary buried treasure, and he embarks on a perilous sea voyage to claim a hidden fortune, only to find himself locked in a deadly battle of wits with the charismatic and treacherous pirate Long John Silver.

Since its publication in 1883, Treasure Island has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 50 languages, making it one of the most enduring and influential adventure novels ever written.

via: Deadline

If you're a fan of high-speed Star Wars action, the latest trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers a much better look at what players can expect when the game launches later this year.

Fuse Games has released a new story-focused trailer that digs deeper into the characters, rivalries, and underground racing culture that drive the game's campaign, and it's shaping up to be a fun twist on the franchise.

I’m excited about this game! One of the reasons for that is because I was also a fan of Star Wars Episode I: Racer on the Nintendo 64, which was released alongside Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace back in 1999. Galactic Racer looks like it could capture some of that same energy while carving out its own identity.

Set during the New Republic era after the fall of the Empire, the story takes players to the desert world of Jakku, the same planet featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. As the galaxy struggles to rebuild, a dangerous new racing circuit known as The Galactic League emerges from the lawless reaches of the Outer Rim.

This isn't an officially sanctioned sporting event. It's an underground competition funded by criminal syndicates, where fortunes can be made, legends can be born, and racers are willing to risk everything for glory.

The new trailer centers on a racer named Shade, whose motivations extend far beyond crossing the finish line first. According to the game's official synopsis:

"No Force. No prophecy. Just skill, strategy, and the will to rise." The story continues: "Lucasfilm Games' Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the Outer Rim.

“With the Empire gone and the galaxy rebuilding, The Galactic League is created: an underground, unsanctioned circuit where syndicates bankroll chaos and champions are forged. At the heart of it all is Shade, a lone racer with a dream of glory and revenge.

“For Shade, the League isn’t just a race; it’s a shot at reclaiming destiny. But standing in Shade's way is Kestar, a ruthless rival who has his own power-hungry plans for the League. As the Galactic League rises, so does the rivalry that could define it. Shade must forge alliances, outpace rivals, and survive long enough to become an elite racing pilot."

The game also features Sebulba, the infamous podracer from The Phantom Menace. His appearance helps connect this new racing adventure to a familiar corner of Star Wars lore while introducing a fresh cast of competitors fighting for dominance on the track.

The combination of high-stakes racing, Outer Rim crime syndicates, personal rivalries, and a story built around earning your place in the galaxy gives Star Wars: Galactic Racer a unique angle.

It also helps that the game isn't leaning on Jedi, Sith, or galaxy-shaping prophecies. Instead, it's focused on racers trying to make a name for themselves through talent, determination, and survival.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is developed by Fuse Games and published by Lucasfilm Games and Secret Mode. The game launches on October 6, 2026, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

After watching this latest trailer, I'm more than ready to jump into the cockpit and see if this can become the modern successor to one of the best Star Wars racing games ever made.

Fans of gothic horror, supernatural mysteries, and fresh takes on classic stories have something intriguing to look forward to. Lindsey Anderson Beer is bringing her debut novel Hollow to life as a feature film, and she's already lined up Sydney Sweeney to lead the project in what sounds like a seductive and dark reinvention of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

The story offers a completely different perspective on one of literature's most recognizable tales. Rather than centering on Ichabod Crane or the Headless Horseman, Hollow shifts the spotlight to Katrina Van Tassel, the character who has traditionally been treated as the object of affection in previous versions of the story.

This new take places Katrina at the heart of the narrative, transforming her into the driving force behind a dangerous mystery wrapped in supernatural intrigue and romantic tension.

The novel is described as a reimagining of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” that blends gothic horror, psychological suspense, and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary story.

At the center is a seductive supernatural love triangle that sounds like it could add an entirely new dimension to Washington Irving's classic tale.

Sweeney is attached to play Katrina Van Tassel in the film adaptation, a role that feels perfectly suited to the actress as she continues to build a career that balances prestige projects with genre storytelling.

The project marks a major milestone for Beer, who has sold Hollow to Putnam, an imprint of Penguin Random House. The novel attracted immediate attention across the publishing world, with sources indicating that competition for the book heated up as soon as it was submitted.

Putnam ultimately secured the rights in a significant preemptive acquisition before the title could even make its way to auction.

Beer won't just be watching from the sidelines as the adaptation takes shape. She is set to both write the screenplay and direct the film adaptation herself. Production duties will be shared between LuckyChap, Beer’s Lab Brew banner, and Sweeney through her newly announced Honey Trap banner.

In fact, Hollow will serve as the very first official feature film project produced by Honey Trap following the company's launch.

The novel is also being fast-tracked for publication, with a planned Fall 2027 release that will coincide with development on the feature adaptation. Interest in both the book and movie has reportedly been strong from the start.

The manuscript quickly landed on studio book scout lists, and the film package has already generated significant attention even before industry readers have had extensive access to the material.

There have been plenty of adaptations of Sleepy Hollow over the years, but Hollow sounds like it could carve out its own identity by leaning into gothic romance, mystery, and supernatural suspense while finally putting Katrina Van Tassel front and center.

Source: Deadline

Lionsgate has announced that they will release their prequel film John Rambo on June 4, 2027.

The movie will bow in the post-Memorial Day frame following Disney/Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Starfighter from director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Gosling. The other only wide release on June 4th next year is an untitled feature from Paramount.

John Rambo explores the soldier’s origin story and the events preceding 1982’s First Blood. Noah Centineo is taking over the bandana and the 420 J2 stainless steel blade from Sylvester Stallone, who made the character famous.

John Rambo is directed by Jalmari Helander (Sisu). The pic is produced by Kevin King Templeton, Les Weldon, Jonathan Yunger, Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco, and executive produced by Stallone, AGBO’s Anthony & Joe Russo, Trevor Short, Dallas Sonnier and Amanda Presmyk. The script was written by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.

via: Deadline

The popcorn bucket craze has officially entered a new level of movie nerd insanity. Over the last few years, theaters have turned concession collectibles into an event all their own.

We’ve seen giant sandworms, bizarre creature-shaped containers, and all kinds of oversized movie-themed snack holders. But with The Odyssey, IMAX has taken a route that feels specifically designed for film geeks.

Instead of creating a bucket shaped like a monster, a character, or a mythical creature from the movie, IMAX made a popcorn bucket modeled after the actual camera used to shoot Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic.

Yes, the collectible is an IMAX camera.

Considering how much attention has been focused on the filmmaking technology behind The Odyssey, it actually makes perfect sense.

Along with starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and what feels like half of Hollywood, one of the biggest selling points of Nolan’s latest film is the IMAX format itself.

As most movie fans know by now, The Odyssey is the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX cameras. After years of development and technical hurdles, IMAX finally created a camera system that allowed Nolan to use the format throughout the entire production without the limitations that previously made that impossible.

So in a strange way, IMAX has become one of the stars of the movie. That’s why this collectible feels so perfectly ridiculous.

The official IMAX description reads: “Lights…camera…popcorn! No moviegoing experience is complete without every cinephile’s favorite snack.

“Now you can crunch in style with this limited-edition popcorn bucket inspired by the legendary IMAX 15/65mm Camera, the very camera Christopher Nolan has called ‘the Gold Standard’ and used on films such as The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and The Odyssey.

“A tribute to IMAX’s groundbreaking film technology and the craft of filmmaking, this collectible bucket features a viewfinder that lights up to reveal a scene from Christopher Nolan’s latest epic in IMAX’s exclusive 1.43:1 Expanded Aspect Ratio.”

This isn’t just a camera-shaped bucket. The viewfinder actually lights up and displays footage from The Odyssey in IMAX’s expanded aspect ratio. That's a level of movie-geek dedication that’s hard not to appreciate.

Of course, there’s one catch. IMAX also noted that “quantities are limited,” and movie fans wasted absolutely no time grabbing them. The bucket went on presale alongside IMAX tickets for The Odyssey and quickly sold out.

That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s gone forever. Some local IMAX locations could still receive inventory, and there’s always the possibility of a restock. Plus, with a story that features Trojan Horses, Cyclopes, and all kinds of legendary mythology, it wouldn’t be surprising if more traditional themed buckets arrive in the weeks ahead.

Still, when it comes to niche movie collectibles, this thing is in a category of its own. Forget swords, monsters, and giant creatures. A popcorn bucket modeled after the exact IMAX camera used to shoot Christopher Nolan’s movie might be the most wonderfully nerdy concession item we’ve seen yet.

The Odyssey sails into theaters on July 17, and premium format tickets are on sale now.

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— IMAX (@IMAX) June 4, 2026

Heading into the weekend, many expected Masters of the Universe to be one of the biggest theatrical events of the summer. The live-action adaptation of the iconic Mattel franchise had generated plenty of excitement among longtime He-Man fans, and early reactions suggested audiences who saw it were having a good time.

Unfortunately, enthusiasm from the fanbase didn’t translate into the kind of ticket sales the studio was hoping for.

The film opened to just $29.3 million domestically, a surprisingly soft start for a movie carrying a reported $200 million production budget. While there’s still a long road ahead in theaters, that opening number raises questions about the franchise’s future on the big screen and whether a sequel will ever become a reality.

What makes the result even more surprising is that 2026 has already delivered several unexpected theatrical success stories. Films like Michael, Backrooms, and Obsession have all significantly outperformed industry expectations.

On the flip side, every year has its casualties, and Masters of the Universe appears to be heading toward that category unless it finds some serious momentum in the weeks ahead.

International audiences didn’t provide much of a rescue either. The movie brought in another $25 million overseas, giving it a worldwide opening of $54.3 million.

For a property that many believed could become Mattel’s next major cinematic franchise after the success of Barbie, those numbers are far from ideal. With major releases like Toy Story 5 and Supergirl still waiting in the wings this summer, the road ahead isn’t getting any easier for He-Man.

Of course, Amazon will likely be paying very close attention to how the film performs when it eventually lands on Prime Video. Streaming numbers could become an important factor in determining whether the property has a future beyond this first installment. Still, this clearly wasn’t the massive breakout hit Mattel had envisioned.

One small consolation for Amazon is that it wasn’t the only major franchise having a rough weekend. Unfortunately, The Mandalorian and Grogu continues to struggle at the box office as well.

The latest Star Wars adventure dropped 59% domestically during its third weekend, adding just $10 million and bringing its North American total to $155 million. Worldwide, the film has reached $293 million, putting it on track to finish below Solo: A Star Wars Story's $393 million global total and making it the lowest-grossing Star Wars movie to date.

I imagine a lot of people are just waiting for the film to drop on Disney+ after its theatrical run.

Meanwhile, the real box office champion this weekend came from an unexpected place. Despite earning mostly negative reviews, Scary Movie stormed into theaters with a huge $55 million domestic launch and another $50.5 million internationally.

Its $105.5 million global debut nearly doubled the worldwide opening of Masters of the Universe, a result few analysts would have predicted just a few weeks ago.

Despite the underwhelming debut, MGM is putting a positive spin on the film's performance. MGM Studios' Head of Domestic Theatrical Distro, Kevin Wilson, said:

"This weekend represents a very solid start for Masters of the Universe and the passionate, multigenerational audience response we're seeing around the world has been fantastic."

"Travis Knight and the entire cast and filmmaking team have delivered something truly special, and this opening is exactly the kind of critical first moment that validates our holistic distribution strategy—building awareness and engagement that will carry well beyond the theatrical window."

Whether audiences continue showing up over the next few weeks remains to be seen, but the film will need exceptionally strong legs if it hopes to overcome its costly budget and become a genuine theatrical success.

Here’s how the domestic Top 10 shook out this weekend:

Scary Movie – $55 million

Masters of the Universe – $29.3 million

Backrooms – $25.9 million

Obsession – $25.6 million

Amazing Digital Circus – $12.7 million

Mandalorian and Grogu – $10 million

Michael – $7.7 million

The Breadwinner – $3.4 million

Pressure – $3 million

Devil Wears Prada 2 – $2.8 million

For those who haven't checked it out yet, Masters of the Universe sees Travis Knight bring the beloved franchise back to theaters in live-action form.

The story follows Prince Adam, played by Nicholas Galitzine, who is reunited with the Sword of Power after 15 years away from Eternia. Returning home, he finds the planet under the control of Skeletor, played by Jared Leto.

Alongside Teela, played by Camila Mendes, and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, played by Idris Elba, Adam must embrace his destiny as He-Man and fight to save his world.

The big question now is whether audiences will eventually discover Masters of the Universe in theaters, or if this long-awaited He-Man reboot will find its true audience once it reaches streaming. Right now, the power doesn’t seem to be at the box office.

The Land of Ooo is opening its doors once again, but this time fans are heading back to where the adventure began.

The first trailer for Adventure Time: Side Quests has officially arrived, giving viewers their first look at the newest chapter in the beloved animated franchise.

While recent Adventure Time projects have expanded the mythology of the series and explored new corners of its universe, Side Quests is taking a different path by returning to the simpler, quest-driven storytelling.

Set during the duo’s younger adventuring years, the series follows Finn and Jake as they tackle monsters, strange encounters, and all kinds of bizarre missions across Ooo.

It feels like a return to the classic formula that powered the original series, focusing less on sprawling lore and more on the fun, unpredictable adventures that helped make Adventure Time a cultural phenomenon.

While the characters themselves look familiar, the show's visual style has undergone a noticeable transformation. The new animation embraces brighter backgrounds, richer colors, and a more fluid sense of movement.

It still captures the charm and personality of early Adventure Time, but the overall presentation is flatter, more two-dimensional, and carries an almost storybook-like quality that helps it stand apart from previous entries in the franchise.

The new aesthetic gives Side Quests its own identity while still feeling connected to the world longtime fans know and love.

Produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Adventure Time: Side Quests was first announced at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The series is led by original Adventure Time veteran Nate Cash, who serves as showrunner and executive producer.

Several familiar voices are also returning to the franchise, including John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch, Olivia Olson, and Niki Yang.

Side Quests continues the steady expansion of the Adventure Time universe, joining projects such as Distant Lands and Fionna and Cake, while also paving the way for the upcoming Heyo BMO series.

Fans won’t have to wait long to jump back into Ooo. Adventure Time: Side Quests premieres on June 29 on Disney+ and Hulu in the United States, with international releases planned through Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

The series looks like a fun reset for the franchise, offering a chance to spend more time with Finn and Jake doing what they do best: setting off on weird, hilarious, and unforgettable adventures.

20th Century Studios has released a new trailer for The Dog Stars, the upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller from legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, and it offers another look at a world struggling to survive after a devastating pandemic nearly wiped out humanity.

Based on Peter Heller's acclaimed novel, The Dog Stars follows a small group of survivors trying to find purpose in a broken world where danger lurks around every corner. The latest footage expands on the film's bleak setting while giving audiences a better look at the relationships that drive the story.

Set in Colorado after civilization has largely collapsed, the story centers on Hig, played by Jacob Elordi, a civilian pilot who spends his days flying an aging Cessna over the remains of the world. He shares an isolated existence in an airplane hangar with his loyal dog and a hardened former Marine played by Josh Brolin.

Life may be grim, but everything changes when Hig picks up a mysterious radio transmission while flying. The signal sparks a mission to uncover where it came from, opening the possibility that there may be something more waiting beyond the boundaries of their small survivalist enclave.

The trailer leans into the film's mix of suspense, survival, and mystery. There are hostile invaders, desperate survivors, and what appears to be a landscape where cannibalism has become part of the nightmare. Yet beneath all of that darkness is a search for connection and the possibility of a better future.

The official synopsis reads: “The end of the world was just the beginning.” Set in Colorado after the world's population has been ravaged by a pandemic, a man lives a lonesome existence in an airplane hangar with his dog and a door gunman he has befriended. When a mysterious transmission comes through on the radio while he is flying his old Cessna, it sparks a hunt for the provenance of the sound.

Along with Elordi and Brolin, the film features an impressive cast that includes Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, and Allison Janney.

The screenplay comes from Mark L. Smith, whose previous writing credits include The Revenant, Overlord, The Midnight Sky, and Twisters.

One of the biggest questions hanging over the film is whether the mysterious transmission will lead Hig and his companions toward something worth finding, or whether it will reveal that the world outside their fragile sanctuary is just as hopeless as the one they've left behind. Either way, the journey looks intense.

The Dog Stars flies into theaters nationwide on August 28, 2026.

Jon Favreau has shared a cool little behind-the-scenes story about bringing the Anzellans back into the Star Wars universe, and it also seems to answer why J.J. Abrams received a thank you in the credits for The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Fans were first introduced to the tiny mechanics through Babu Frik in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which Abrams directed. The character instantly became one of the movie’s fan favorites, and now the species is playing a much bigger role in the upcoming Star Wars movie from Favreau.

While speaking with SFX magazine about adapting Dave Filoni’s animated bounty hunter Embo into live-action for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Favreau explained how important it is to involve the original creators when revisiting characters and concepts.

He said: "We were developing the live-action version of him and showing Dave versions – we've got to show Dave. Because there's a special thing, when you use a [character] – even though it belongs to Star Wars, if somebody came up with the character, you go [to them].

"Like when I was working with the Anzellans, I called up JJ. And JJ came to the set. Because you want him to know that, you know, 'I appreciate what you did. Can we – do you mind? Are we handling this well? Are you happy?' And with Embo, same thing with Dave."

It’s a pretty great insight into how collaborative Star Wars still is, especially when creators are revisiting characters introduced by someone else. Favreau clearly wants the people who helped shape these corners of the galaxy to feel included when those ideas evolve.

The interesting part is that the Anzellans already appeared in The Mandalorian Season 3, so it’s unclear whether Favreau originally contacted Abrams for the Disney+ series or specifically for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Either way, Abrams being thanked in the film’s credits suddenly makes a lot more sense now.

The Anzellans have a pretty important role in the movie itself. After starting out as comic relief with Babu Frik, those tiny mechanics are becoming a much bigger piece of the modern Star Wars universe, and they are very entertaining.

As for what’s next, fans are still waiting for Ahsoka Season 2, which currently has an early 2027 release window.

Source: SFX Magazine

As you know, reports have been circulating that the upcoming DC Universe movie Supergirl would become the first film in the new DCU to drop the F-bomb As those discussions gained momentum online, James Gunn stepped in to clear things up himself.

Despite the speculation, Gunn confirmed that Supergirl won’t contain any F-bombs. The DC Studios co-head addressed the rumor directly on Threads after seeing claims spread across social media that the film would feature the expletive. Gunn responded with a straightforward correction, writing:

“There is no F-bomb. But Peacemaker, in the DCU, has always done this hundreds of time.”

The confusion appears to have stemmed from comments made during a recent set visit, where members of the production team discussed the possibility of where a well-placed F-word could fit within the story.

Those remarks led many fans to assume the language would ultimately make its way into the finished movie.

Executive producer Chantal Nong Vo fueled that speculation when she talked about conversations happening during production regarding the film’s PG-13 rating and whether there was room for a carefully chosen use of the word. She explained:

“How many times? We’ll see. Obviously, this is a PG-13 movie, so it’s limited when it comes to ratings, but we have been being like, ‘Is this her f–k? Is this her f–k? So, we have different options. I think there’s one that’s special in Craig’s heart, but we are having a lot of fun with it.”

While it sounds like the creative team had some fun discussing potential options during development, Gunn’s latest comment confirms that none of those possibilities made it into the final version of the film.

The upcoming movie is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. The story follows Kara on a dangerous journey across the galaxy after a devastating tragedy sets her on a path of vengeance. Along the way, she teams up with an unlikely ally as she pursues those responsible.

One of the most anticipated aspects of the film is the arrival of Jason Momoa as Lobo, a casting choice fans have been eager to see ever since it was announced. The cast also includes Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem, Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, and David Krumholtz as Zor-El.

Fans already got their first glimpse of Alcock’s Kara when she appeared during the closing moments of Superman, setting the stage for her own cosmic adventure.

With Supergirl set to hit theaters on June 26, 2026, it looks like audiences can stop debating whether Kara will drop an F-bomb and start focusing on what the film is actually bringing to the table: a revenge-driven space epic that introduces some major new players to the DC Universe.

Photos of several new toys from the upcoming Marvel event film Avengers: Doomsday have been leaked for fans to check out as we eagerly await a full trailer for the highly anticipated flick.

Many heroes and our big bad nemesis are featured in the toy line including Doctor Doom, Thor, Sam Wilson’s Captain America, The Thing, Human Torch, and Beast, and we get up close looks at some of the features of their costumes and specific upgrades for the film.

It looks like Victor Von Doom will unleash red power blasts, while Thor is seemingly going to make himself a helmet out of yellow lightning, and Beast’s figure has the classic X-Men logo on his belt.

Despite not being pictured, a new rumor is also circulating that a Spider-Man figure has been leaked, with rumors pointing to it being Tobey Maguire's web-slinger. But as always, take the rumors and toy leaks with a grain of salt.

Avengers: Doomsday stars Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Winston Duke, Tom Hiddleston, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, and Robert Downey Jr. Wyatt Russell, Simu Liu, Tenoch Huerta Mejia, Mabel Cadena, Florence Pugh, Danny Ramirez, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Lewis Pullman, India Rose Hemsworth, and Wesley Holloway all make their Avengers franchise debuts.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps leads Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn join them, as do X-Men franchise stars Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, with Deadpool & Wolverine star Channing Tatum. 

The Russo Brothers direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars from a screenplay by Stephen McFeely, with whom they previously collaborated on the Avengers and Captain America franchises. 

Avengers: Doomsday is set to be released on December 18th. Check out the photos below:

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FX has dropped the trailer for the fifth and final season of The Bear, and it looks like the beloved kitchen crew is about to face their biggest challenge yet.

If fans thought the pressure was intense before, the new footage suggests things are about to get even more complicated as the team battles financial trouble, unexpected disasters, and the uncertain future of the restaurant they've poured everything into building.

The trailer puts Ayo Edebiri's Sydney front and center as she steps into a leadership role, taking charge of the kitchen as head chef. With Carmy no longer running the day-to-day operation, Sydney finds herself carrying the weight of keeping The Bear moving forward while the rest of the staff scrambles to keep the business alive.

And they're dealing with a lot more than difficult dinner service. The new season sees the restaurant hit from every angle. A flood threatens operations, deliveries are cut off, money is running short, and the building itself is being sold. The team is essentially fighting to keep the doors open while navigating one crisis after another.

Season 4 ended with Jeremy Allen White's Carmy making the difficult decision to walk away from the restaurant business. After heartfelt conversations with Sydney, Richie, and Natalie, he stepped aside and left the future of The Bear in their hands.

But Carmy isn't gone for good. The trailer reveals that he'll be returning this season, reconnecting with the people who helped build the restaurant. At one emotional moment, Carmy tells the team: “I look at you all, and I love you so much.”

Alongside White and Edebiri, the series stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson. Returning cast members include Oliver Platt, Jon Bernthal, Ricky Staffieri, and Molly Gordon.

One of the show's trademarks has been its impressive lineup of guest stars, and over the past four seasons audiences have seen appearances from names such as Brie Larson, the late Rob Reiner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joel McHale, John Mulaney, Bob Odenkirk, Will Poulter, Olivia Colman, Sarah Paulson, Molly Ringwald, John Cena, and Josh Hartnett.

Series creator Christopher Storer returns as executive producer and he also serves as the season's primary director, with Hiro Murai once again directing select episodes.

After four seasons of kitchen meltdowns, emotional breakthroughs, and extremely stressful situations, The Bear is preparing to close its doors for one last run. Based on this trailer, the final chapter is shaping up to be an intense, emotional ride that will test every member of the team before service finally ends.

All eight episodes of The Bear Season 5 premiere June 25 on Hulu and FX.

Fans of Jem and the Holograms have a reason to celebrate because the iconic 1980s animated franchise is heading back to live-action. An all-new series based on the beloved property is officially in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with some impressive creative talent helping bring it to life.

According to Deadline, Amazon has landed the project, which comes from Hasbro Entertainment and is being produced by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan's Kilter Films.

The studio has built a strong reputation with projects such as Westworld and Fallout, making this a very interesting team to tackle a modern reimagining of the colorful music-driven franchise.

The project reportedly began making the rounds in late 2025 through Hasbro Entertainment, and Amazon quickly became the frontrunner to secure it. Industry chatter linked Kilter Films to the series early on, but it took several months before everything was finalized and officially announced.

Joy, Nolan, and Athena Wickham will executive produce for Kilter Films, with Gabriel Marano serving as executive producer for Hasbro Entertainment.

This new adaptation arrives 41 years after Jem and the Holograms, created by Christy Marx, first debuted in 1985. The animated series was designed to ride the wave of MTV's explosive popularity and the rise of music videos.

The story centered on Jerrica Benton, a record company owner who transformed into her rock star alter ego, Jem, the lead singer of Jem and The Holograms.

Music was at the heart of the series and every episode featured original songs and music videos, helping separate it from other animated shows of the era. Its theme song, "Truly Outrageous," is recognizable to a generation of fans and remains closely associated with the franchise today.

What many people may not realize is just how successful the series was during its original run. Across three seasons, Jem and the Holograms became the most-watched syndicated cartoon on television, outperforming powerhouse franchises like Transformers and He-Man.

Even after the series wrapped in 1988, its popularity continued through the 1990s as reruns remained among the most-watched syndicated children's programs.

The franchise has maintained a loyal fanbase ever since. Comic books, music releases, and the long-running fan convention JemCon, which is now celebrating its twentieth year, have helped keep the property alive for decades.

Of course, this isn't the first attempt to bring Jem back. Universal and Blumhouse previously released a live-action Jem and the Holograms movie in 2015. Directed and produced by Jon M. Chu and starring Aubrey Peeples as Jem, the film failed to connect with audiences and never launched the franchise revival many hoped for.

This new series appears to have a different path ahead of it. Amazon has been building an impressive lineup of female-focused young adult and coming-of-age content on Prime Video. Recent successes include Off Campus, The Summer I Turned Pretty, We Were Liars, and the Culpables franchise. The addition of Jem and the Holograms feels like it fits right in with that growing slate.

Meanwhile, Hasbro Entertainment continues to aggressively expand its biggest brands across film and television. Upcoming projects include The Forgotten Realms, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series at Netflix produced by Shawn Levy; a Baldur's Gate series at HBO with Craig Mazin writing and executive producing; and a live-action Power Rangers series currently in development at Disney+.

For now, there are no story details or casting announcements attached to Jem And The Holograms, but with Amazon, Hasbro, and Kilter Films all involved, this revival is already shaping up to be one of the more intriguing adaptations in development.

The biggest question now is whether this new version can capture the music, style, and larger-than-life energy that made the original series such a phenomenon in the first place.

Source: Deadline

When Ahsoka Tano first appeared in Star Wars: The Clone Wars back in 2008, few fans could have predicted just how important she would become to the franchise.

She arrived after the prequel trilogy had already wrapped up, and evolved into one of the most significant characters in the entire Star Wars saga. From The Clone Wars to Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka, her story has only continued to grow.

Now, thanks to the events of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars may have just planted the seeds for a reunion that reaches all the way back to Ahsoka’s very first adventure on screen. And if it happens, it would bring together two characters who haven’t shared a scene in 19 years.

One of the more interesting elements in The Mandalorian and Grogu was the return of Rotta the Hutt. Fans who primarily follow the live-action side of Star Wars may not have recognized him right away, but Rotta has actually been around since The Clone Wars movie.

Back then, he was just a kidnapped Huttlet whose rescue mission became the first assignment for Anakin Skywalker and his brand-new Padawan, Ahsoka Tano.

The mission was a defining moment for the newly formed master-apprentice duo. Throughout the adventure, Ahsoka spent plenty of time carrying the young Hutt and protecting him from danger.

In the end, she was the one who personally returned Rotta to his father, Jabba the Hutt. At the time, it felt like a one-off story and the last time these characters would ever meet. Nearly two decades later, Star Wars has suddenly made that assumption look a lot less certain.

The ending of The Mandalorian and Grogu takes Rotta in a direction that few fans would have expected. Rather than following the traditional path of the Hutts, he chooses to align himself with the New Republic and continue the fight against the Empire.

That decision opens up all kinds of storytelling possibilities. Not only could it put him alongside some of the Rebellion's most recognizable heroes, but it also creates the possibility of interactions with characters like Leia Organa, which would be fascinating to see unfold.

More importantly, Star Wars has now established exactly where Rotta is in the current timeline. While there’s no official confirmation that he will appear again, the movie clearly leaves the door open for future appearances.

Whether that comes in a sequel to The Mandalorian and Grogu, a future season of The Mandalorian, or another project entirely remains to be seen.

But there’s one project that feels particularly intriguing: Ahsoka Season 2.

The timelines of Ahsoka and The Mandalorian and Grogu line up in a way that makes Rotta’s involvement a real possibility. The movie establishes that Rotta is working closely with Zeb Orrelios, and fans have been speculating for quite some time that Zeb will have a larger role in Ahsoka Season 2 as the Ghost crew slowly comes back together.

If Zeb is involved and Rotta remains connected to him, there’s a believable path for the giant Hutt to cross paths with Ahsoka once again, which would be so cool!

magine Ahsoka looking at a towering, heavily built Hutt and realizing it's the same little Huttlet she spent an entire mission carrying around during the Clone Wars. That reaction alone would be worth seeing.

Of course, a few pieces still need to fall into place. Ahsoka and Sabine Wren are currently stranded on Peridea, while Rotta remains in the main galaxy. Before any reunion can happen, Ahsoka needs a way home.

While it's fun to imagine Zeb and Rotta launching a rescue mission, the more likely scenario is that Ahsoka and Sabine find their own route back. There’s also the practical side of production.

Bringing a character like Rotta to life in a live-action Disney+ series would require a significant investment, which could influence whether Lucasfilm decides to pursue the idea.

Still, Star Wars has now created a path for this reunion to happen, and it’s one that ties directly back to Ahsoka’s very first appearance in the franchise.

For longtime fans who have followed her journey from an impulsive Padawan to one of the galaxy’s most respected heroes, seeing her reunite with Rotta after all these years would be a fun full-circle moment that connects the past and present of Star Wars in a surprisingly meaningful way.

With tickets for Supergirl officially on sale, excitement for the next chapter of the DC Universe appears to be building fast. While DC Studios hasn't released any official ticketing numbers, reports indicate that advance sales are off to a strong start, giving fans another reason to keep an eye on the Girl of Steel's big-screen debut.

As is usually the case with major superhero releases, attention has now shifted to the film's financial outlook. How much did it cost to make, and what does it need to earn at the box office to be considered a success?

According to a new report from Deadline, DC Studios spent approximately $175 million to produce Supergirl. The report also claims that the movie would need to earn more than $315 million worldwide to reach its break-even point.

The reported production budget only covers the cost of making the movie and doesn't include additional expenses such as prints and advertising.

Marketing campaigns for tentpole superhero films can be incredibly expensive, so the actual amount Supergirl will need to earn before turning a profit is likely much higher than that reported break-even figure.

The film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and will take the iconic DC hero on a cosmic adventure that looks very different from previous live-action versions of Supergirl.

The official synopsis reads: "When an unexpected and ruthless enemy threatens, Kara Zor-El is forced, against her will, to team up with an unlikely companion. Together, they embark on an epic cosmic journey where revenge and justice are at stake – and where Kara must confront her origins to find her own path as a hero.”

Alongside Alcock, the cast includes Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knolle, Matthias Schoenaerts as the villainous Krem of the Yellow Hills, and David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham as Kara's parents, Zor-El and Alura. Then there’s Jason Momoa as Lobo.

The movie is based on the acclaimed comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which earned praise for presenting a tougher, more battle-worn version of Kara than audiences have typically seen on screen.

We'll find out how high the Girl of Steel can soar when Supergirl lands in theaters on June 26, 2026.

For years, Hollywood has been digging through decades of beloved intellectual property in search of the next blockbuster. Some of those projects have felt like little more than attempts to cash in on audience familiarity, which has understandably made moviegoers skeptical whenever another classic brand gets dusted off and brought back to theaters.

That skepticism is exactly why some people may completely miss what Masters of the Universe is actually trying to do.

At first glance, a live-action He-Man movie seems like the textbook definition of nostalgia-driven filmmaking. It’s based on one of Mattel’s most recognizable properties, arrives at a time when studios are leaning heavily on established brands, and features a story rooted in a toy line that first exploded in popularity more than 40 years ago. But according to the filmmakers and cast, there’s much more happening beneath the surface.

The film has already generated strong reactions from critics following its premiere and currently holds Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes. Even so, there are plenty of people eager to dismiss it as another uninspired attempt to monetize childhood memories.

Looking closer at the people behind the project, however, suggests that reading might be missing the point entirely.

Much like how Barbie surprised audiences by using a toy icon to examine expectations placed on women, Masters of the Universe uses its larger-than-life fantasy setting to explore masculinity.

The difference is that viewers have to meet the film halfway. If you walk into it assuming there’s no sincerity behind its themes, there’s a good chance you’ll overlook what it’s trying to say.

Director Travis Knight recently discussed the ideas driving the film, explaining that the story centers on growth, empathy, and helping others become better versions of themselves.

"We are telling a story about these men, and they're at various different places in their journey, and they were raised [with] different generational perspectives," Knight told /Film.

"I wanted to make sure that as a filmmaker, even anything I disagree with, that I approach these things with empathy, that I try to understand where these people are coming from."

That perspective feels especially meaningful coming from Knight. While many know him as a filmmaker and animator, he also grew up as the son of Nike founder Phil Knight.

He has openly talked about preferring to play with action figures rather than participate in sports, giving him a unique understanding of the many different ways masculinity can be expressed.

That outlook is woven throughout Masters of the Universe. The film presents male characters who approach life, conflict, and responsibility from very different angles. Rather than declaring one version of masculinity correct and another wrong, it explores how people learn from one another.

It also recognizes that simplistic answers rarely solve complicated problems. Talking through disagreements is valuable, but that philosophy only goes so far when someone like Skeletor is trying to conquer the universe. At the same time, relying exclusively on violence and emotional suppression creates its own problems.

Knight pointed to the relationship between Adam and Duncan as one of the clearest examples of that idea.

"You've got Duncan (Idris Elba), and you've got Adam, who look at the world very, very differently, but they affect each other. They help each other," Knight explains.

"They're not perfect by the end of the movie, but they've grown because of their relationship and their openness to each other. And I think that's a beautiful thing. I hope that more dudes can do that."

The casting of Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam and He-Man also adds an interesting layer to the conversation. Over the course of his career, Galitzine has portrayed a remarkably wide range of male characters.

From soldiers and princes to athletes, musicians, and young men wrestling with identity, his filmography has consistently explored different expressions of masculinity.

That experience proved valuable when stepping into the role of Adam. "Masculinity, femininity by nature, these are things that are not singular and all-consuming," Galitzine said.

"As people, we all contain these multitudes and light and shade. I think that what Adam really learns is that he obviously aspires to be these muscle-bound heroes that he grew up admiring, but that they don't really solve, certainly, a lot of the issues in his life."

For Galitzine, Adam’s greatest strength isn’t his sword, his muscles, or even the power of Grayskull. It’s his ability to understand people.

Galitzine thinks that Adam's true superpower is being able to empathize with people, even if you don't always see eye-to-eye with them, to find a way to collaborate. "Creating that nuance is something I've always been really fascinated in pursuing throughout my career," he says.

That’s what makes Masters of the Universe more interesting than many people may expect. Beneath the giant battles, fantasy spectacle, and iconic characters is a story examining how men connect with one another, challenge their assumptions, and grow beyond the expectations placed on them.

Will everyone embrace that message? Probably not. Some viewers will see a live-action He-Man movie and assume it exists solely to cash in on childhood memories, which is also does. But in doing that, there was also genuine thought and care that Knight, Galitzine, and the rest of the creative team have poured into the project.

The film certainly delivers the adventure audiences expect from a Masters of the Universe movie, but it’s also tackling ideas that resonate far beyond Eternia. It recognizes that conversations about masculinity can be complicated, and sometimes messy. More importantly, it argues that those conversations are worth having.

Netflix has shared the first footage from its upcoming live-action Scooby-Doo series, and fans are getting their first look at the beloved mystery-solving dog in action.

The streaming service shared a short clip on social media featuring Scooby running through the woods near a summer camp. The footage captures a key moment as the young dog has a moment with Shaggy, setting up the friendship that would eventually become one of the most iconic duos in pop culture.

It's only a brief glimpse, but it's enough to give fans an early taste of what Netflix is cooking up with this new take on the franchise.

The series, officially titled Scooby-Doo: Origins, is currently filming in Atlanta and is slated to premiere in 2027.

Netflix is taking audiences back to the beginning with a story that explores how Mystery Inc. first came together. As previously announced, the gang will be played by Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones, Tanner Hagen as Norville “Shaggy” Rogers, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley, and Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake.

Netflix previously released an early look at the cast in April, giving fans their first peek at the young versions of the legendary mystery-solvers.

The cast also includes Paul Walter Hauser, though details regarding his character remain under wraps.

According to the official synopsis, the story centers on a mystery that begins during one unforgettable summer:

“During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy (Hagen) and Daphne (Grace) get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder.

“Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma (Fortson), and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy (Jenkins), they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.”

That sounds like it's leaning into a darker and more suspenseful style while still embracing the core ingredients that have made Scooby-Doo a fan favorite for generations.

A summer camp setting, supernatural murder mystery, hidden secrets, and the formation of Mystery Inc. feels like a solid foundation for a fresh live-action adaptation.

The series comes from writers and showrunners Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, who will also executive produce alongside André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Adrienne Erickson through Midnight Radio. Toby Haynes will direct the first episode and also serve as an executive producer. The project is being produced by Warner Bros. Television.

It's still early days for Scooby-Doo: Origins, but seeing Scooby himself finally make his debut is sure to get longtime fans excited. The footage may be short, but after years of animated adventures and multiple live-action adaptations, it's fun to see the next generation of Mystery Inc. starting to take shape.

Now we just have to wait until 2027 to see where this mystery leads.

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It’s hard to believe that more than two decades have passed since audiences last followed Frodo Baggins to the fires of Mount Doom in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

Now, with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum bringing several familiar faces back to Middle-earth, Elijah Wood is opening up about what it’s like stepping back into that world.

While fans might be hoping that Frodo has a big role in the story, Wood says his involvement in the upcoming film is fairly limited. That said, the chance to reunite with the people who helped create one of the most beloved fantasy franchises of all time was reason enough to return.

Speaking with GamesRadar+, Wood shared: "I mean, it's sort of like getting the band back together a little bit with that film. A lot of the creative team who were part of Lord of the Rings are part of Hunt for Gollum.

“I'm just looking forward to seeing all those people again. It feels like a family reunion. My part to play is relatively small, but I'm just excited to go back and spend some time in New Zealand and see old friends."

The original Lord of the Rings trilogy became a once-in-a-generation cinematic event, and many of the filmmakers and cast members involved have remained close ever since. Returning to New Zealand and reconnecting with longtime collaborators sounds like a pretty great excuse to revisit Middle-earth.

As for where The Hunt for Gollum fits into Tolkien’s timeline, the story takes place 17 years after Bilbo Baggins’ famous birthday party and before Frodo leaves the Shire in The Fellowship of the Ring. That period has been referenced before, but this movie will shine a spotlight on events that happened largely off-screen.

The story centers on Gollum after he loses possession of the One Ring. Desperate to recover his precious treasure, he leaves the safety of his cave and begins searching for it. In response, Gandalf sends Aragorn on a mission to track him down, setting the stage for the hunt that gives the film its title.

Considering the timeline, it makes sense that Frodo’s appearance may be limited to only a few scenes. It could end up being something closer to Wood’s memorable cameo in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey rather than a leading role.

Wood won’t be the only familiar face making a return trip to Middle-earth. Ian McKellen is back as Gandalf, while Andy Serkis will once again portray Sméagol/Gollum. Lee Pace is also returning as the Elven king Thranduil.

One of the biggest changes involves Aragorn. The younger version of the ranger, known at the time as Strider, has been recast and will be played by Jamie Dornan. The film will also introduce new characters played by Kate Winslet and Leo Woodall, who portray Marigol and Halvard, respectively.

Serkis is also directing the film from a script written by longtime Lord of the Rings collaborators Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, with Peter Jackson serving as a producer.

Before Wood heads back to Middle-earth, fans can hear him in another high-profile project. The actor voices an astronaut named Green in the animated series Among Us, which surprise-launched on Paramount+ on June 5.

Based on the massively popular multiplayer game, the series follows a crew trying to keep their spaceship operational while shapeshifting alien impostors secretly eliminate members of the team.

For now, though, it’s The Hunt for Gollum that has fantasy fans counting down the days. Even if Frodo only plays a small part in the story, seeing Wood return to Middle-earth alongside so many familiar faces should make this next chapter feel a little bit like coming home.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is set to arrive in theaters on December 17, 2027.

Hollywood has a habit of looking for the next big filmmaker to hand the keys to a major franchise. So after the surprising success of Backrooms, it didn’t take long for speculation to start swirling around what director Kane Parsons might tackle next. Could he jump into the world of Star Wars? Maybe even Star Trek?

According to Parsons himself, fans shouldn’t expect that to happen. During a recent appearance on The Town with Matt Belloni, the 20-year-old filmmaker made it clear that blockbuster franchise filmmaking simply isn’t what excites him. While many rising directors dream of taking on a galaxy far, far away, Parsons has his sights set somewhere else entirely.

When asked if he was “curious to do a Star Wars movie,” Parsons offered a direct answer: “No, I’m not too interested in IP work. I pretty much entirely want to focus on original projects.

“Just because I do this, because it’s my way of processing life, as is art, and I typically find needing to step into someone else’s view of life tends to just kind of damage the initial point for me.”

For Parsons, filmmaking appears to be a personal creative outlet, and working within someone else’s universe doesn’t fit with the way he approaches storytelling.

That doesn’t mean he’s completely ruling out existing properties forever, though. Parsons admitted there are a few exceptions tied to formative experiences from his childhood.

He explained: “I think barring like one or two things from my personal childhood, stuff from the early 2000s, like one or two things really, without naming them out loud. The only ones I would look at are ones that have shaped my own experience of life so much that I feel like I have something to do with that conversation in the first place.”

So while a Star Wars or Star Trek movie seems firmly off the table, there may be a couple of beloved early-2000s properties that could eventually catch his attention if they hold personal significance to him.

The comments come as Backrooms continues to exceed expectations at the box office. Since opening nationwide on May 29, the film has become one of the year’s biggest surprise success stories, earning more than $140 million worldwide.

That kind of breakout hit would typically spark immediate sequel discussions, but Parsons isn’t rushing into that either.

Rumors recently surfaced claiming he had already started looking for a screenwriter to develop a follow-up. Parsons quickly shot those reports down, saying: “I’m not sure where that got out…That seems more like a hallucinated [thing].”

For now, it sounds like Parsons is focused on charting his own path rather than stepping into someone else’s sandbox. In an industry increasingly powered by recognizable brands and cinematic universes, it’s refreshing to see a young filmmaker doubling down on original storytelling.

Considering what he accomplished with Backrooms, it’ll be interesting to see what kind of original film project he dreams up next.

The first clip from Evil Dead Burn has arrived, and the footage offers a nasty little taste of what's waiting for horror fans when the next chapter of the Evil Dead franchise hits theaters this summer.

The scene centers on a young woman who has fallen under Deadite control, and things get disturbing fast as she casually drinks hot candle wax. It's the kind of moment that makes you physically recoil while watching, which is exactly the kind of reaction longtime Evil Dead fans have come to expect from the franchise.

This is probably only scratching the surface of the madness that awaits. The clip escalates when the possessed woman is locked away in the basement, seemingly contained for the moment.

Of course, in an Evil Dead movie, things are never that simple. Before long, another Deadite appears outside the house, and this one looks considerably more threatening than the wax-guzzling victim we've just met. As if that wasn't enough, the creature arrives with a demonic dog by its side.

The official synopsis promises that "Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise's most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem.

"After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home," it continues. "As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life live on...even in death."

The Evil Dead franchise has been terrifying audiences for more than four decades. Sam Raimi launched the series with 1981's The Evil Dead, which followed a group of friends who accidentally unleashed demonic forces while staying at an isolated cabin in the woods. The story continued with Evil Dead II in 1987 before concluding Raimi's original trilogy with Army of Darkness in 1992.

The franchise returned in 2013 with Evil Dead from Fede Álvarez, followed by 2023's Evil Dead Rise from Lee Cronin, both proving that the Book of the Dead still had plenty of nightmares left to unleash.

The future of the series is already taking shape as well. Evil Dead Wrath is currently scheduled to arrive on April 7, 2028. The film will be written and directed by Francis Galluppi, known for The Last Stop in Yuma County, and will tell another standalone story connected to the infamous Book of the Dead.

For now, all eyes are on Evil Dead Burn, which stars Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand, George Pullar, Maude Davey, and Greta Van Den Brink.

Evil Dead Burn opens in theaters on July 10.

Hot candle wax burns a bit going down.

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In celebration of Ghostbusters Day on Saturday, marking the anniversary of the original 1984 film’s release, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation teamed up with showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan as well as Ghost Corps executive producers Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan to announce Ghostbusters: Night Shift as the name of the upcoming series, set to premiere on Netflix in 2027.

Taking place at the FDNY’s Hook & Ladder 8 firehouse, where the first two movies were filmed, Reitman and Kenan also recognized the fans for surpassing their ‘Ghostbusters Give Back’ initiative’s $500,000 donation goal over the past year, presenting the ‘Golden Trap’ awards to the Ghostbusters chapters in Buffalo, Los Angeles and Virginia, for raising the most money.

Additionally, Reitman, Kenan and Jay Levine, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer & Business Operations of Sony Pictures presented a $150,000 match donation check on behalf of Sony to Starlight Children’s Foundation, for a grand total of $666,000.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire star Celeste O’Connor also visted Maimonides Children’s Hospital in Brooklyn with Starlight, delivering hospital gowns and toys to pediatric patients.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Ghostbusters hosted a special presentation and live auction benefitting the FDNY Foundation, for which the Ghostbusters in Concert National Fall Tour also teamed up with Black Ink to donate a portion of ticket sales.

Check out the logo above, and stay tuned for updates on the animated series, Ghostbusters: Night Shift.

via: Deadline

Netflix is putting together an unexpected and entertaining pairing as Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart are set to star together in a new untitled spy action-comedy from director McG.

According to Deadline, the project is based on a short story by Sean Lewis and centers on two rival spies whose lives become intertwined in the most unusual way.

The story follows the agents as they cross paths during a Lamaze class, where they discover that their wives have become close friends. What starts as an awkward coincidence quickly turns into something much bigger as their secret lives crash together, leading to a mix of dangerous missions, comedic chaos, and an unlikely partnership.

As the story unfolds, the two spies are forced to put aside their rivalry and work together while navigating the challenges of impending fatherhood. The setup sounds like a fun blend of action, comedy, and family life, with Cavill and Hart bringing very different energies to the screen.

Cavill will reportedly play one of the spies, although details regarding his specific character are being kept under wraps for now.

The screenplay comes from Adam Nee, Aaron Nee, and Jonathan Tropper. The film is also backed by an impressive producing team that includes Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Ryan Reynolds.

The project continues a busy run for Cavill, who has been taking on a wide variety of action-heavy roles in recent years. Audiences recently saw him in Deadpool & Wolverine and Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. He can currently be seen alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Ritchie's action thriller In the Grey.

Looking ahead, Cavill is set to return to Netflix with Enola Holmes 3, which arrives on July 1. Beyond that, he has two major projects lined up at Amazon MGM, including Chad Stahelski's highly anticipated Highlander reboot and Rawson Marshall Thurber's live-action Voltron film.

Pairing Cavill with Hart's comedic timing seems like it could be a lot of fun, especially with a story that throws rival spies into parenting classes before sending them into dangerous situations together.

It's an unusual concept, but that's exactly what makes it interesting. I’m curious to see how this one come together.

Fans have been waiting to see what Creative Assembly has been cooking up with Alien: Isolation 2, and while details are still limited, the game made a surprise appearance during Summer Game Fest with a chilling new trailer that offers a small taste of what's ahead.

The footage doesn't reveal a whole lot about the story, but it does set the tone. The trailer opens with a character speaking in Japanese, warning that the player has made an expensive mistake, one that the company "rarely forgives."

They go on to explain that this mission is the protagonist's "last chance," immediately hinting that whoever we're playing as is in a pretty desperate situation.

From there, the trailer drops viewers into a bleak sci-fi nightmare. Wreckage scattered across the landscape suggests a catastrophic crash or explosion, and according to the game's Steam page, a survey team discovered the crashed vessel before one of its members ventured inside to investigate.

The trailer flashes through a series of unsettling images, including a rain-soaked planet, what Creative Assembly identifies as the Weyland-Yutani outpost known as Kurosaki Station, a bisected android, a flamethrower, a flare illuminating the darkness, a terrifying glimpse of a Xenomorph, and a close-up shot of a pair of eyes.

Those eyes likely belong to the game's new protagonist. Creative Assembly has confirmed that players won't be stepping back into the shoes of Amanda Ripley, the hero of the 2014 original and daughter of the legendary Ellen Ripley.

The studio hasn't revealed the identity of the new lead character, leaving plenty of room for speculation about how, or even if, this sequel connects directly to the events of the first game.

That's especially intriguing because Alien: Isolation ended on a cliffhanger that left fans wondering what happened next. Whether that unresolved storyline plays a role here remains a mystery.

Creative Assembly has shared a few hints about the gameplay, teasing that players will need to "endure the elements" while learning to "improvise and develop new tools, techniques, and tactics" in what the studio describes as the "ultimate survival-horror experience."

Creative director Al Hope also shared his excitement about finally pulling back the curtain on the project: "It has been over a decade since we created the original Alien: Isolation and I am so excited to show everyone the first glimpse of the sequel.”

"Our dedicated Survival team at Creative Assembly has been working hard to create a new, evolved Isolation experience continuing the legacy of the Alien franchise, making the eponymous killer smarter, the environment harsher and the chance of survival slimmer."

The original Alien: Isolation earned a passionate following thanks to its nerve-rattling tension, intelligent Xenomorph AI, and commitment to capturing the atmosphere of Ridley Scott's 1979 classic.

While the game eventually became a cult favorite, Sega's expectations weren't fully met at launch. Studio director Tim Heaton revealed in 2015 that the game only barely broke even, which wasn't the financial result Sega had hoped for.

Since then, fans have spent years wondering if a true sequel would ever happen. A mobile spin-off arrived in 2019, but updates on a full follow-up remained scarce. That finally changed in 2024 when Creative Assembly officially confirmed the sequel during the first game's 10th anniversary celebration. The studio followed that announcement with a brief teaser released on April 26, better known to fans as Alien Day.

Now, with this latest trailer finally offering a proper look at the project, anticipation is sure to grow. The footage may be short, but it delivers a hostile world, terrifying danger around every corner, and a Xenomorph ready to make someone's life miserable.

Alien: Isolation 2 doesn't have a release date yet, but it is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

When Pedro Pascal first stepped into the Star Wars universe, he didn’t even realize he was about to become one of its most iconic heroes. The actor, now forever tied to The Mandalorian, recently shared a hilarious story about how confusing his first meeting with Jon Favreau actually was.

Pascal talked about the experience during a Q&A at the UK fan event for The Mandalorian and Grogu, and it turns out secrecy around Star Wars nearly had him guessing wildly about his role.

"The very first thing that happened was a call from my agent that said, 'Jon Favreau wants to talk to you about something Star Wars,'" he reflected. "Because everything Star Wars was so secret.

“And I was like, 'Okay.' And I got there early, and so I sat on my phone for a bit, because I was embarrassed. I didn't want to interrupt the writers' room or anything like that. Jon comes out into the parking lot. He's like, 'Hey, come out of your car.'"

Things only got more surreal once he was brought inside and shown the early vision for the series.

"And I got out of the car, they take me in," Pascal continued. "They show me this magical, magical, wall to wall, first season story illustration, this entire world of Star Wars.

“I see Grogu, like I said. And I asked, I said, 'Okay, so, what am I? Like, who – am I a droid? What voice do you want?' Then they were like, blinking back at me like they were confused. And then they were like, 'You're the Mandalorian.'"

So, he initially thought he might be voicing a droid and instead he was told that he was the guy carrying an entire live-action Star Wars series on his beskar-clad shoulders.

Pascal’s take on Din Djarin has since become a cornerstone of modern Star Wars, and now he has returned in The Mandalorian and Grogu, which will push the story forward in a bigger way. This time around, the dynamic between Mando and Grogu has evolved into something deeper.

"They are real partners, at this point. Grogu is on every mission, on every adventure, they are side by side. And it's sentimental, because Din Djarin knows that this creature will outlive him, and I think that, existentially, he's very, very focused on making sure that he can survive in a world without him."

The Mandalorian and Grogu is in theaters now.

Via: GamesRadar+

During Summer Game Fest presentation, Paramount Games Studio dropped the first official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated video game adaptationof Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, giving fans their first real look at what could end up being one of the most exciting TMNT games ever made.

The reveal also marks a major milestone for Paramount Games Studio, as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is the company's first in-house project following the launch of the newly formed gaming division.

For anyone unfamiliar with the source material, The Last Ronin comic series became an instant hit with fans thanks to its darker, more mature take on the Turtle mythology.

Set in a grim future version of New York City, the story follows the sole surviving Turtle as he sets out on a mission fueled by loss, revenge, and the memory of the family he once fought alongside.

According to the game's official website: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is a AAA action-adventure game being developed by Platinum Games. Based on the popular comic book series, TMNT: The Last Ronin follows the last surviving Ninja Turtle as he embarks on a desperate mission for vengeance."

No release date has been announced yet, but Paramount has confirmed that the game will launch on both consoles and PC.

The project also represents the kind of franchise expansion Paramount hopes to build through its newly formed gaming division. In a press release, Shawn Kittelsen, Senior Vice President and Head of Creative and Production at Paramount Games, explained the company's vision:

"Strong storytelling is what gives a franchise its staying power, and games are one of the most powerful ways for fans to step inside that story.

“At Paramount Games, we're unifying creative visions across all of our business divisions from the start, building interconnected worlds where narrative serves as the connective tissue, turning players into lifelong fans and franchises into enduring brands. TMNT: The Last Ronin is the epitome of this vision coming to life."

Alongside the trailer reveal, Paramount also launched a limited-edition BossLogic merchandise collection inspired by The Last Ronin. The collection includes themed apparel and collectible poster artwork for fans looking to add a little post-apocalyptic Turtle style to their collection.

The announcement comes shortly after Paramount and Skydance officially introduced Paramount Games Studio, a new unified gaming label that combines Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media with Paramount's library of popular franchises.

The newly established studio is being led by Tony Driscoll, whose résumé includes leadership roles at Epic Games, Warner Bros., AT&T, and Disney.

The formation of the studio also brings some major projects under the same roof. Reports have confirmed that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and an untitled Star Wars game being developed with Lucasfilm remain in active development and are now part of the new Paramount Games Studio lineup.

The official description for The Last Ronin reads: “Based on the legendary graphic novel series, Paramount Games Studio and iconic action game developer PlatinumGames present Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.

“In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. Join the Resistance and sign up for updates on TheLastRonin.com.”

While the teaser doesn't reveal much in terms of gameplay, it successfully captures the bleak atmosphere and emotional weight that made the comic such a phenomenon.

If PlatinumGames can translate that story into a compelling action-adventure experience, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin could end up being the TMNT game fans have been hoping for.

Director Ben Leonberg has lined up his next feature film, Follow Mode. After making a splash with his breakout film Good Boy, Leonberg is stepping into even riskier territory with a concept that leans hard into modern fears and evolving technology.

The movie is backed by powerhouse producer Temple Hill, and the project is already generating serious interest ahead of its launch at Cannes.

Temple Hill, the production company behind hits like Twilight and Smile, is once again partnering with UK sales outfit Protagonist Pictures.

The collaboration has been fruitful in recent years, including work on Clown in a Cornfield and the upcoming horror slate they’re continuing to build. With Follow Mode, they’re aiming to push the genre forward in a way that feels current and unsettling.

Leonberg isn’t just directing, he also co-wrote the script with Alex Cannon, continuing the creative partnership they built on Good Boy.

That film, made on a micro-budget, became a surprising success story, pulling in $8.8 million worldwide and earning a strong showing at SXSW and Film at Lincoln Center. It even landed as IFC’s second-biggest opening weekend, just behind Temple Hill’s own Clown in a Cornfield.

Now Leonberg is scaling things up, but not in the traditional sense. Follow Mode will be shot entirely using drones, which isn’t just a gimmick. It’s baked into the story.

The film centers on a group of teens who accidentally knock a drone out of the sky, only to discover it contains footage of a serial killer’s crimes. What starts as curiosity quickly spirals into a race for survival as they realize the killer may already be watching them.

The concept taps into a very real piece of modern tech. Consumer drones now come equipped with “follow” features that track movement automatically. It’s convenient for athletes and content creators, but Leonberg is flipping that convenience into something disturbing.

Dave Bishop, CEO of Protagonist Pictures, is clearly all-in on the project, saying: “Temple Hill once again proves its instinct for fresh, audience-grabbing horror. Follow Mode is the kind of bold, high-concept horror that stops you in your tracks – propulsive, original and viscerally thrilling from its first frame to its last.

“In Good Boy, Ben proved he is a filmmaker both comfortable pushing boundaries and mastering tension. Shot entirely with drones, delivering a strikingly cinematic experience, Follow Mode offers a new perspective on terror audiences have simply never seen before. Ben has crafted a rare, diabolical treat that feels both groundbreaking and deeply unsettling.”

Leonberg himself leaned into the real-world anxiety driving the film: “The rise of hands-free drone technology has introduced a chilling new vulnerability to everyday life—anyone with a drone can become a peeping tom, a stalker, or worse…

“That anxiety drives Follow Mode. We’re so thrilled to be partnered with Temple Hill, whose track record in the genre makes them a perfect fit for this unsettling new take on found footage.”

Temple Hill added: “We were blown away by Ben’s first film Good Boy and its original approach to perspective in the horror space and sought him out to find something to do together.

“We see Follow Mode as the next evolution of the found footage movie – playing on the terrifying reality that any of us could be followed and watched by store-bought technology. With Ben’s tremendous vision and expertise in POV filmmaking, we couldn’t be more excited to share this spine-chilling project with audiences around the world.”

Between the creative team, the concept, and Leonberg’s knack for building tension in unconventional ways, Follow Mode feels like it could land right in that sweet spot for horror fans looking for something new.

Source: Deadline

Mubi has released the first UK trailer for The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford, a darkly comedic Scottish drama that looks equal parts tragic, awkward, and weirdly charming.

The film marks the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Seán Dunn, and after making the festival rounds earlier this year, it’s finally gearing up for a theatrical release in the UK this June.

Leading the film is BAFTA-nominated Scottish acting powerhouse Peter Mullan, who plays Kenneth, a man completely devoted to the legacy of Sir Douglas Weatherford, an 18th-century inventor and philosopher celebrated as the pride of the tiny village of Arberloch.

Kenneth works at the local visitors’ center as a tour guide, dressing up as Weatherford every day and performing with the kind of theatrical enthusiasm that makes it clear this isn’t just a job to him. He practically treats the historical figure like family.

That fragile little world starts falling apart when a massive fantasy television production rolls into town to shoot scenes for a series called The White Stag of Emberfell, which feels very much like a playful jab at the whole Game of Thrones phenomenon.

Suddenly the village is flooded with cosplay-loving fans, oversized production crews, and money beyond anything the locals are used to seeing.

And Kenneth? He gets pushed to the sidelines. As the town becomes consumed by the flashy fantasy production, Kenneth’s fixation on the show’s lead actor sends him into an emotional tailspin that gradually wrecks his sense of identity.

The film looks like it’s balancing uncomfortable humor with emotional storytelling, especially as Kenneth’s collapse unfolds in front of his daughter Anna.

The movie also stars Gayle Rankin, Jakob Oftebro, Sid Sagar, and Lewis MacDougall. Dunn wrote and directed the project.

The film looks like a wonderfully strange character study where you aren’t quite sure whether to laugh, cringe, or feel terrible for the guy.

Mubi will release The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford in UK cinemas on June 12, 2026. There’s still no word on a US release.

Netflix is gearing up for another major war drama, and this one comes with a very personal connection for Prince Harry.

A feature film adaptation of No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege is officially in development for Netflix, with Oscar-nominated writer Matt Charman attached to adapt the memoir for the screen as part of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions deal with the streamer.

The project is based on the 2019 book written by Major Adam Jowett, who led Easy Company during a brutal standoff in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province in July 2006.

The story centers on a unit made up of Paras and Royal Irish Rangers that was thrown together quickly and sent to hold the district center of Musa Qala under impossible conditions.

What followed sounds like something pulled straight out of a war classic. Easy Company found themselves isolated inside a crumbling compound, heavily outnumbered and under constant attack from Taliban forces.

Over the course of twenty-one relentless days and nights, the soldiers endured wave after wave of assaults while supplies dwindled and survival became less certain by the hour.

Jowett’s memoir dives deep into the psychological pressure of command and the horrifying reality of combat.

The official description explains that he “evokes the heat and chaos of battle as the Taliban hit Easy Company with wave after wave of brutal attack.” It also explores “what it was like to have responsibility for the lives of his men as they fought back heroically over twenty-one days and nights of relentless, nerve-shredding combat.”

The book’s climax reportedly takes an unexpected turn just as the soldiers are running out of ammunition and hope.

The adaptation has been described as an emotional military thriller in the tradition of Black Hawk Down and The Bridge on the River Kwai, which gives a pretty good idea of the intensity Netflix is aiming for here.

The material also carries special significance for Prince Harry, who served two tours in Afghanistan, including deployment in Helmand Province.

Charman feels like a strong fit for this kind of grounded, high-pressure storytelling. The writer earned an Oscar nomination for Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies starring Tom Hanks, and he’s remained busy in the streaming world ever since.

He created and ran Netflix’s Hostage, worked as writer and showrunner on Treason, and also created and produced Prisoner for Sky. He’s additionally developing Dirty for Amazon UK through his company Binocular Productions.

This marks the latest film project for Archewell as the company continues expanding its relationship with Netflix under a first-look deal. Other projects in development include adaptations of The Wedding Date written by Tracey Oliver and Carley Fortune’s romantic drama Meet Me At The Lake.

On the television side, Archewell is also developing a polo-themed drama from Francisca X. Hu alongside producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage of Fake Empire.

If No Way Out captures even a fraction of the tension and desperation described in Jowett’s memoir, this could end up being an intense war film.

Source: Deadline

The Asylum is back with another dumb low-budget sci-fi spectacle, and this time the studio has set its sights on alien horror with Alien Disclosure Day.

A trailer has been released for the upcoming movie, which arrives only two weeks before Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated Disclosure Day hits theaters.

While the title may sound like it's borrowing some extraterrestrial intrigue from Spielberg's project, the footage itself feels much closer in spirit to Alien. The trailer follows a mining crew returning to Earth after a mission in deep space, only to discover they've brought something horrifying back with them.

According to the official synopsis: “A deep space mining ship returns to Earth carrying deadly alien stowaways. The aliens immediately launch a brutal attack on Earth. Now humanity must fight back, board the vessel, and destroy it before the planet is lost forever.”

The trailer showcases the crew's communications being disrupted by a mysterious alien anomaly before hostile creatures begin tearing through the ship. As the body count rises, survivors find themselves trapped with deadly monsters stalking them through the corridors.

The movie's full description from The Asylum reads: “The U.S. sends miners to excavate a distant planet. As they return, they unknowingly pick up alien stowaways. The ship loses communication with Earth, and a response team is sent to board the ship.

“Before dying, the team sends a message saying the ship is infested with aliens. Shortly after, escape pods land on Earth. Aliens exit and begin a human killing spree.

“The infested ship cannot be shot down, so a second response team boards it instead. Now, they must figure out how to self-destruct the ship and rescue any survivors before humanity is completely wiped out."

It's exactly the kind of over-the-top premise The Asylum has built its reputation on over the years. The production company is best known for turning out mockbusters and creature features such as Sharknado, Immortal Combat, Shark Trash, Master of the Universe, and many stupid movies.

Alien Disclosure Day is directed by Adrian Avila, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gabriel Avila. Adrian Avila previously worked on other Asylum productions including Airplane 2025 and Alien: Rubicon.

The cast includes Matthew Gademske, Eugenia Gonzales, Krymis J Fernando, Robert Alkire II, Montel Bush, Jerry Ferrell, Sam Little, Grace Nix, Sunami Rodriguez, Courtney Marie Simpson, and Davon Smith.

Whether you're a longtime fan of The Asylum's ridiculous brand of filmmaking or you're simply curious to see an alien invasion movie packed with creatures, explosions, and space-bound carnage, Alien Disclosure Day looks ready to deliver exactly what audiences expect from the studio.

Alien Disclosure Day is now available to rent or purchase on digital platforms.

Fans of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team have a stunning new piece of artwork to add to their wish lists. Artist Dakota Randall has created an incredible screen print for Spoke Art that perfectly captures the grounded military tone and cinematic scale that made the beloved Gundam OVA series such a standout entry in the franchise.

The artwork places a battle-worn mobile suit deep within a rugged landscape, evoking the Vietnam War-inspired atmosphere that defined The 08th MS Team.

Towering cliffs, dense foliage, and a fiery orange sky create a sense of both beauty and tension, while the massive ghostly images of iconic Gundam mobile suits loom overhead like legends watching over the battlefield.

The composition feels epic yet intimate, reflecting the series’ focus on soldiers caught in the middle of a much larger conflict.

Randall’s use of warm monochromatic tones gives the piece a nostalgic quality, while still maintaining the harsh realities of war that the series explored.

Created for Spoke Art, the print measures 36" x 24" and is a limited edition of just 150 copies. Each print is priced at $80, making it a fantastic collectible for Gundam fans and poster art enthusiasts alike.

For longtime fans of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, this piece serves as a beautiful tribute to one of the franchise’s most grounded and emotionally resonant stories.

Randall has delivered a poster that feels every bit as epic, melancholic, and unforgettable as the series that inspired it.

If you thought the superhero debate had cooled off, think again. While doing press for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Meryl Streep stirred things up with a take on modern blockbuster storytelling and it’s sure to get people talking.

Streep reunited with Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, where the conversation turned to the sequel and how it approaches character depth. That’s when she took a detour into the current state of movies and didn’t hold back.

"I feel like you get a realistic view," Streep started. "I think we tend to Marvel-ize the movies now. We got the villains and we got the good guys, and it’s so boring."

She didn’t stop there, digging into what she finds more compelling about storytelling:

"What’s really interesting about life is that some of the heroes are flawed and some of the villains are human and interesting and have their own strengths," she continued. "So that’s what I like about this [movie]. It’s messier."

It’s pretty clear that she’s never taken the time to watch a Marvel movie. It’s easy to see that superhero movies aren’t really her thing. If she had seen one, she’d know that the heroes in these films are flawed and that the villains are complicated.

Her comments are a pretty wide generalization, especially considering how much the superhero genre has evolved. Films like Logan, Joker, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 have all explored morally complicated characters. Even Deadpool mixes humor with trauma, while The Batman leans into a darker, more introspective version of its hero.

Still, Streep’s comments don’t really come off as a full-on attack. It feels more like she’s highlighting the type of storytelling she personally gravitates toward. Her career has never been about big-budget franchise filmmaking, and it’s hard to imagine that suddenly changing.

Whether you agree with her or not, Streep’s comments add a little spice to the ongoing conversation about where Hollywood is headed.

Indie horror never really runs out of strange ideas, and the upcoming film project Astrolatry is going to take things to a bonkers level of strange.

This upcoming film takes a concept that sounds completely unhinged and turns it into something that’s part psychological breakdown, part creature horror, and part pitch-black satire.

The story revolves around a severed penis going on a psychosexual killing spree, but there’s more going on here than pure shock value.

The title itself pulls from the idea of worshipping celestial bodies, but the film flips that notion into something much more grounded and disturbing. Instead of looking to the stars, Astrolatry focuses on obsession, identity, and the warped mindset of its central character.

The story follows a chronic masturbator whose fixation on a beauty cream model spirals into violent delusion. That downward trajectory eventually leads to an accidental castration, and from there, things get even more bizarre as his severed penis takes on a life of its own.

Writer-director David Gordon isn’t just leaning into the absurdity. He’s aiming for something layered beneath the chaos. He describes the project as “part psychological thriller, part creature feature, and a ‘modern reimagining of Maniac, directed by Ken Russell.”

Gordon also says there’s a thematic core driving all the madness. He explains that the film “seeks to satirize the ‘nice guy’ trope and toxic masculinity by positioning them as parallel phenomena both leading to the objectification of others.”

That idea reframes the film from just being outrageous to something more pointed, using its extreme premise to poke at very real social behaviors.

The cast includes Ethan Daniel Corbett, Milena Abilova, Isabel Fugatt, Aaron Groben, Michael Mau, Christine Schlehuber, and Kristin Lorenz, bringing this strange and unsettling story to life.

Gordon is wearing multiple hats on the project as well, handling directing, cinematography, editing, and producing duties for his feature debut.

Astrolatry is set to make an appearance at the Cannes Festival Frontières Platform as part of the Buyers Showcase running May 16-17, which should give it a solid spotlight among genre fans and industry insiders looking for something different.

This is the kind of movie that will either completely repel you or pull you in out of sheer curiosity. Either way, Astrolatry isn’t playing it safe.

Source: Variety

The classic BBC British detective TV series Lovejoy is officially being revived, with the team behind Slow Horses stepping in to bring the charming rogue back to life for a new generation.

See-Saw Films, the powerhouse production company responsible for Slow Horses and Heartstopper, has secured the rights to adapt John Grant’s original detective novels, written under the pen name Jonathan Gash. The plan is to develop a contemporary reimagining of the character and world that made Lovejoy such a fan favorite.

The original Lovejoy ran from 1986 to 1994 on the BBC, spanning 71 episodes across six seasons. It starred Ian McShane as the title character, a crafty antiques dealer who operated somewhere between charming scoundrel and unlikely hero.

Lovejoy had an uncanny talent for spotting authentic antiques among fakes and forgeries, and he often broke the fourth wall, letting audiences in on his schemes and observations. That mix of mystery, comedy, and sly self-awareness gave the series its distinct personality.

Now, See-Saw is assembling its own team to shepherd the reboot. Executive producers include Lisa Gilchrist, Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Simon Gillis. Grant himself will also serve as an executive producer alongside his agent Lisa Moylett, ensuring that the spirit of the novels remains intact.

For See-Saw, this move fits right in with a growing slate of high-profile TV and film projects. Beyond Slow Horses, the company is behind Sky/Starz hit Sweetpea and the upcoming Australian legal drama The Great White.

On the film side, it has Apple TV’s Tenzing in the works, a Tenzing Norgay biopic starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe. It is also developing a new film series based on the beloved children’s novel The Neverending Story. Last year, it was also revealed that the company is working on a biopic about Sinead O’Connor.

With audiences embracing character-driven crime dramas like Slow Horses, there’s plenty of room for a slick, modern take on a connoisseur detective who lives by his wits and questionable morals. If the Lovejoy reboot captures even a fraction of the charisma that McShane brought to the role, this could be an awesome return for one of British television’s most entertaining anti-heroes.

No casting or release details have been announced yet, but the antiques world may soon have its favorite hustler back on the case.

Netflix is in development on an animated series adaptation of the Dark Horse comic Powers, by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.

The adult cartoon series has Dark Horse Entertainment‘s Keith Goldberg and Chris Tongue on board as executive producers, with Bendis writing the pilot and Oeming aboard the visual development department.

This isn’t the first time a series has been developed around this comic. In 2015, the live-action PlayStation series of the same name debuted, and lasted for 2 seasons before it was canceled.

The synopsis reads, "Combining the tropes of the superhero genre with the police procedural genre, Powers follows two Chicago homicide detectives, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, who work in cases involving super powers."

Bendis said of that original project back in 2015 (via CBM), "It's a homicide detective show set in a world where there are superheroes. I say it's also about how media and celebrity culture treat superheroes. Some of them are glorified.

Some are like one-hit wonders. We investigate all of this from the dead body on up. What's interesting is one of our detectives used to be a superhero whose Powers were taken away, Christian Walker."

This animated series should follow the comics closely, as the show is led by its creators. Hopefully fans get the adaptation they’re looking for in this project. Stay tuned for updates as it moves forward at Netflix.

At the end of May, PM Studios released Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen physically and digitally on consoles and PC. The game was developed by Radical Forge and Halfbrick and was already released on Android and iOS.

The team was kind enough to provide me with an Xbox review copy and you can find all of my thoughts below. It should be noted that the game has an MSRP of $39.99 on Nintendo Switch, PC (Epic and Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S or $49.99 on Nintendo Switch 2 with the full game (not a Game Key Card) on the cartridge.

Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen has a lot of wonderful aspects and characteristics. It features an original story written by series creator Joe Brumm, voice acting from the original cast, and really fun, charming art inspired by episodes like “Dragon” and “Escape” where it’s the Bluey characters drawing the game characters and creatures, etc.

I have found a lot of enjoyment in exploring the various levels, advancing the story, and seeing the artwork. It’s all very fitting. The gameplay loop is essentially a collect-a-thon.

Each level will have about three different items you’re trying to collect and one of those is mandatory in order to advance to the next level. In addition, different levels have different means of traversing the land such as a jetpack, a boat, etc. In order to collect the items you’ll traverse a variety of lands and solve various puzzles.

The story is a silly one where Bluey and Bingo are inside on a rainy day just doing some drawing when Bandit decides to draw too and steals one of Bluey’s pens before she can finish her story.

Chili decides to join the party and help the girls try to reclaim the gold pen from Bandit (aka King Goldie Horns). It’s exactly the kind of story you would expect and enjoy from the hit animated series.

The nice thing about the gameplay is that there are so many different ways to collect the necessary items to advance the story that you can skip certain puzzles if you don’t want to do them. For example, my 4-year-old would have fun running around the world and collecting various items.

However, they would often say “I don’t want to do puzzles” and they could just move on until someone else decided to go do a puzzle or two or they would likely just find the necessary items without the puzzles.

Sadly, in playing Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen, I have encountered some problems. The aforementioned jetpack is not a smooth experience. Many times, when engaged it will cause a sudden shift in character placement which makes it unreliable for many tasks and rendered one particular puzzle literally impossible.

This really turned me off from finishing the game. There was another moment when the game froze up and I had to completely shut it down. After this and the problems with the jetpack, all momentum I had to finish the game vanished.

These are areas that could easily be addressed via updates and I hope the team does actually work on these. Maybe I’ll try to circle back in a month or so. I can’t imagine I was very far from the end.

Another disappointment (but not a dealbreaker) for me was that Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen is a single player experience. I was hoping it would be at least a 2-player cooperative game, but it is purely single player. I can understand why this is the case given what happens in the story, but it was still a bummer that I couldn’t play at the same time as my kids.

At the end of the day, Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen is very charming and fun for the whole family as long as you can take turns. I don’t know that it’s worth $40, but when it’s on sale I would recommend it to a family that likes Bluey, given the team addresses problems such as the jetpack not being smooth.

As of writing this review, the problems with the game really drag the score down. Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried out Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen and what you think of it.

More than two decades after Buffy the Vampire Slayer wrapped its legendary run, the Slayer was supposed to return. Hulu had ordered a pilot for Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale, a revival that would’ve introduced a new generation of vampire hunters, unfortunatley it was cancelled.

The new series would’ve centered on a young Slayer named Nova, played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who forms her own Scooby Gang while facing supernatural threats. Sarah Michelle Gellar was set to return as Buffy. Apparently, the actress needed a lot of convincing before stepping back into the role that made her a pop culture icon.

For years, Gellar made it clear she wasn’t interested in revisiting Buffy. Fans asked. Studios asked. The answer stayed the same. No.

Speaking with ComicBook while promoting Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Gellar addressed the fact that she once said the idea of returning to Buffy was a firm “never.” When asked what changed, the actress explained that her thinking evolved over time.

“I actually like when people bring up that I said ‘never,’ because I really felt that way. So, lesson learned, first of all, young children… Never say never. Say, ‘I don’t see it happening,’ but don’t say ‘never,’ because then you have egg on your face.

“But I truly thought that’s where I was at. I never heard a take or a reason to do it. Then Chloé Zhao came to me, and she had the reasons, and she had the take. Also, I was in a different place. The world was in a different place.

“With that being said, it’s still taken us four years to get to this place because I would say, ‘Yes,’ and then I would call a month later and say, ‘No. No, no, no. I can’t.’ I’m Cameron Frye from Ferris Bueller. ‘Again, again, again…’

“I just asked people to give me the time and understand that it took us six years to get a sequel to Ready or Not. When you want to do things right, it takes time. Mind you, I also said no to Chloe many times in the beginning, as well. Her passion, and her reasoning for wanting to do it, and why now, and why it is necessary.”

Gellar went back and forth several times before finally committing to the project, and it sucks that after all of the time and effort that was put into getting her back into the franchise, it all ended up falling apart.

It was director Chloé Zhao, whose vision for the series apparently offered something Gellar had never heard before in the many revival pitches over the years. According to Gellar, Zhao brought a meaningful reason to revisit the story instead of simply reviving the brand.

The original series ran from 1997 to 2003 and helped shape genre television with its mix of horror, comedy, and coming-of-age storytelling. I still think it stands as one of the best supernatural series ever made, and so do a lot of other fans.

So, the idea of bringing it back always came with some risk. Reboots often miss the magic of the original, and longtime fans tend to approach them cautiously. But Gellar insists the new series isn’t happening just for the sake of reviving a popular name.

Gellar clearly cares about the character, the fans, and the legacy of the series. If the revival wouldn’t have offered something worthwhile, she likely would have continued saying no.

Now with the series being scrapped, who knows if she will ever get the opportunity again, or even take it if it is once again offered from a whole new creative team.

The twisted horror take on everyone’s favorite spinach-loving sailor is getting a new chapter. Popeye The Slayer Man 2 is officially in production, and this sequel looks like it’s aiming to crank everything up.

With filming underway in upstate New York, new cast members have joined the chaos, and the first details tease a nastier, more expanded story.

The follow-up brings in Daniel Baldwin (Homicide: Life on the Street) and Avaryana Rose (The Caretaker), adding fresh faces to the growing body count. Baldwin steps in as the town’s mayor, while Rose plays his daughter, placing them right in the middle of the madness.

If you caught the first film, you already know this version of Popeye isn’t here for laughs. The sequel picks up with the legendary sailor still spiraling after the contaminated spinach that turned him into a relentless killer.

Now he’s out for revenge after his home is destroyed, leaving a trail of violence while authorities close in and estranged family members try to reach whatever humanity he has left.

Producer Jeff Miller promises things are getting more intense this time around, saying: “This movie is bigger and bloodier than the first. More kills and gore and more Popeye backstory. Fans of the original won’t be disappointed, and we believe we’ll get new fans with this one.”

Returning to the madness are Sean Michael Conway, Elena Juliano, Sarah Nicklin, Nathan Todaro, and Jason Stephens, who once again takes on the role of the terrifying sailor himself.

They’re joined by newcomers Chelsea Gilson, Mia Rose, Derek Poole, and Jesse Wakeman, rounding out a cast that’s clearly ready to dive deeper into the chaos.

Director Robert Michael Ryan is back at the helm, working from a script by John Doolan (Remains). The story itself comes from a collaboration between Miller, Cuyle Carvin, and Ryan, suggesting a continuation that expands the mythology rather than just repeating the formula.

The film is being produced through a collaboration between Salem House Films, Millman Productions, Cloud 9 Productions, Babe Entertainment, Ron Lee Productions, and Otsego Media.

Turning Popeye into a slasher villain still feels like a ridiculous idea, but there’s an audience for it. With a bigger scope, more backstory, and an emphasis on pushing the horror elements further, Popeye The Slayer Man 2 is shaping up to lean fully into its strange concept.

Whether you’re here for the gore or just curious how far this bizarre reinterpretation can go, this sequel sounds like it’s ready to deliver something even more unhinged.

Source: Deadline

Pixar has made some of the greatest animated movies of all time, and in celebration of the studio’s 40th anniversary, some of the fans’ favorite characters have taken over a handful of the most recognizable Marvel comic covers to make them their own.

But this isn’t just a cool art campaign, but these new covers will be released to the public in a summer rollout, the dates of which you can check out below.

The celebration is starting out with eight homage covers on some of Marvel’s biggest books, including Amazing Spider-Man #34, Avengers: Armageddon #2, Fantastic Four #13, Infernal Hulk #9, and Iron Man #7.

As you can see in the first five revealed covers below, the new covers will feature Pixar characters like WALL-E and EVE; A Bug’s Life’s Flik and Princess Atta; Brave’s Merida; The Incredibles; and the Inside Out crew.

There are also covers featuring characters from Up, Toy Story 5, and Ratatouille, and that’s in addition to four more covers releasing at a later time.

Check out the covers and dates below, and let us know which comics you’ll be adding to your collection.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34, an homage of Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15 featuring characters from Up
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2, an homage of Avengers (1963) #9 featuring characters from Inside Out
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3, an homage of Hawkeye (2016) #1 featuring characters from Brave
FANTASTIC FOUR #13, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #159 featuring characters from The Incredibles
FANTASTIC FOUR #15, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #49 featuring characters from A Bug’s Life
FANTASTIC FOUR #16, an homage of Fantastic Four (1961) #39 featuring characters from Toy Story 5
INFERNAL HULK #9, an homage of Incredible Hulk (1962) #1 featuring characters from Ratatouille
IRON MAN #7, an homage of Iron Man (1998) #76 featuring characters from WALL-E

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IRON MAN #7 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK (Wall-E) – 75960621491400731

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AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #2 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY DAVE BARDIN (Inside Out) – 75960621563800241
INFERNAL HULK #9 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS (Ratatouille) – 75960621361000931

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FANTASTIC FOUR #15 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY NICOLETTA BALDARI (A Bug’s Life) – 75960621122701541

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AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO (Brave) – 75960621563800341
DOOMQUEST #4 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA (Toy Story 5) – 75960621590400451

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AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST
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THOR #801 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST

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X-MEN #37 PIXAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT COVER BY TBD ARTIST

New set photos from Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 have hit the internet, and they’re giving Marvel fans another look at the growing street-level corner of the MCU. This time, the spotlight lands on Luke Cage (Mike Colter), Danny Rand/Iron Fist (Finn Jones), and young Danielle Cage as filming continues in New York City.

One thing still missing from the action? Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock. That isn’t exactly shocking, though. With Daredevil currently behind bars in the story, the series seems to be shifting focus toward the wider network of vigilantes operating throughout New York while Matt fights his battle from the shadows.

The latest photos show Luke Cage and Iron Fist together again as the Heroes for Hire dynamic continues to expand in the MCU. Alongside them is Danielle Cage, the daughter of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones.

If you’re familiar with the comics, you already know that Danielle eventually grows up to become Captain America in a possible future timeline, though that’s obviously far down the road if Marvel Studios ever decides to explore it on screen.

The photos themselves look fairly calm and friendly, but there’s reportedly a much darker presence nearby. Other set images have revealed Bullseye lurking around the same area, which immediately raises questions about what’s really happening in the scene.

Could Bullseye be hunting New York’s vigilantes under orders from CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and the mysterious Mr. Charles? It definitely feels possible, especially considering how much Season 2 set up larger manipulation happening behind the scenes.

Another big question fans keep asking is whether Iron Fist will finally suit up. I’m sure some fans will want to see Danny Rand fully embrace the classic Iron Fist look after the Netflix series left many fans disappointed with how the character was handled.

Luke Cage officially returned to the MCU in the Season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again, where he reunited with Jessica Jones after being forced into brutal fights overseas. According to showrunner Dario Scardapane, that reunion was planting the seeds for much bigger things.

"There's the story that we worked out in the writers' room about what [Mr.] Charles [Matthew Lillard] was doing with people like Luke and Bullseye [Wilson Bethel], and we were able to fold that story together in this reunion of Danielle and Luke and Jessica," he explained. "It's one short scene, but it holds an entire seed packet for seasons going forward."

Scardapane continued: "The questions and the story that starts there [with Jessica, Luke, and daughter Danielle] plays into season 3, absolutely."

The MCU’s street-level heroes finally feel connected in a meaningful way, and Daredevil: Born Again seems determined to turn New York into a war zone packed with vigilantes, corruption, assassins, and political power plays.

Created by Dario Scardapane, Chris Ord, and Matt Corman, the series stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is currently streaming on Disney+, while Season 3 is expected to premiere next year.

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There are powerhouse collaborations, and then there are the ones that just feel inevitable. Right now, Zendaya and Ryan Coogler teaming up sits firmly in that second category.

The Spider-Man star recently opened up about her long-standing admiration for the filmmaker, and it sounds like working together is something she’s been manifesting for years.

While appearing on Jennifer Hudson’s podcast, Zendaya didn’t hold back when talking about Coogler and the impact he’s had on her both personally and professionally.

"Oh goodness. You know, I would love to work with Ryan [Coogler] because it's been for years that I felt this way, since Fruitvale Station, because I thought that was such a beautiful and powerful film."

That connection runs deeper than just admiration for his filmmaking. Both Zendaya and Coogler have roots in Oakland, and that shared background clearly adds another layer to how she sees his work.

"But I'm from Oakland too, and I remember when that happened," she continues, referring to the 2009 murder of Oscar Grant, which is the basis of 2014's Fruitvale Station.

“And so he means so much to the world, but he also means so much to us. And I always joke, 'I don't know, but I feel like you're my cousin,' you know what I mean?

“He sounds like my family. His accent is so strong, and so, so Oakland. And he just makes beautiful work, absolutely beautiful work. So talented. So yeah."

It’s easy to see why she feels that way. Coogler’s career has been on another level ever since Fruitvale Station, and he’s continued to build an impressive filmography that includes Black Panther and its sequel.

More recently, his film Sinners made serious waves during awards season, pulling in multiple Oscar wins, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, who has been a longtime collaborator with the director.

There’s also a pretty interesting overlap already in place. Both Zendaya and Coogler are key players in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Zendaya has become a fan-favorite as MJ in the Spider-Man films, and she’s set to return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day when it hits theaters on July 31.

Meanwhile, Coogler is continuing to expand the Black Panther corner of the MCU with a third installment currently in development. So, the groundwork is kind of already there. The only thing missing is them actually joining forces on the same project.

If that ever happens, it’s hard not to imagine something pretty special coming out of it. Zendaya’s range mixed with Coogler’s storytelling instincts feels like a perfect match.

Whether it ends up being a grounded drama, a big franchise film, or something completely unexpected, it’s one of those collaborations that seems to just make too much sense not to happen.

What if every ghost story we've ever heard wasn't supernatural at all? What if those unexplained moments were actually the result of two dimensions briefly overlapping?

That's the fascinating idea at the center of Bisected, a grounded sci-fi short film from director Danny Piñeros. The film follows a couple who witness a paranormal event that suddenly separates them into two distinct dimensions, leaving them trapped in different versions of reality.

It's a clever, unsettling concept that blends paranormal mystery with science fiction, while also exploring the emotional strain of a relationship already dealing with unresolved issues.

Rather than relying on massive visual effects sequences, Bisected takes a more practical and grounded approach, which only makes its strange events feel more believable.

Piñeros discussed the inspiration behind the project and the creative challenges that came with bringing the story to life. He explained:

“Transitioning from music videos to narrative filmmaking, I've always been driven by the desire to craft stories that captivate from the outset. With this project, my focus shifted towards a high-concept narrative, where the central idea takes precedence over individual characters.

“It was a challenge I set for myself: to produce an engaging narrative from start to finish. My long-standing fascination with the paranormal, particularly when juxtaposed with scientific explanations, served as the foundation for this film.

“I've often pondered questions like, 'How do objects move seemingly of their own accord?' Could there be another dimension coexisting with ours, occasionally intersecting and producing what we perceive as 'ghostly' phenomena? This line of thought led to the inception of 'Bisected.' From the outset, I was deeply passionate about this concept.

“I've always yearned to delve into the sci-fi genre, but in a manner that didn't rely on extravagant budgets or heavy VFX. The practical effects we employed, such as the door, the radio, and the woman's disappearance, are testament to this approach. In terms of mood and tone, I drew significant inspiration from Denis Villeneuve's work. 'Sicario,' with its tension, tone, and camera movements, became a reference point for our film.

"My aim was to craft a grounded sci-fi piece with the emotional depth of a drama. I believe this story has potential beyond its current format. It's not just about the interdimensional concept but also the complexities of a relationship under strain.

"The narrative hints at a couple grappling with past issues, now thrust into an extraordinary situation. It's a story I'm eager to expand upon, and I envision 'Bisected' as a feature film, allowing me to fully explore and conclude the narrative I've begun.”

I like how Bisected approaches its science-fiction premise through a paranormal lens. Instead of presenting ghosts as supernatural entities, the story asks whether unexplained phenomena could be the result of realities brushing against one another for a fleeting moment. It's the kind of idea that sticks with you long after the credits roll.

What makes Bisected especially exciting is that it feels like a concept with plenty of room to grow. The dimensional mystery is compelling on its own, but the relationship drama at the center of the story gives the premise an emotional foundation.

If Piñeros eventually expands the project into a feature film, there seems to be a lot of rich territory left to explore.

For fans of thoughtful sci-fi that favors big ideas, practical filmmaking, and psychological tension over flashy effects, Bisected looks like a very cool glimpse at what could become a much larger story.

There are bad video game movies, and then there’s Street Fighter (1994), a movie so wonderfully baffling that it continues to entertain audiences for reasons nobody involved probably intended.

Now Ryan George has turned his attention to the cult classic adaptation with a new Pitch Meeting episode, and it perfectly captures everything that makes the film such an unforgettable train wreck.

Remember when Hollywood looked at Street Fighter and thought, “You know what this needs? Less street fighting and more bizarre military politics?”

That question sits at the heart of George’s latest sketch, which tears into the film’s strange creative decisions with his usual rapid-fire style.

The episode highlights how a franchise built around a global fighting tournament somehow morphed into a military action movie packed with tanks, hostage situations, dictators, and enough political maneuvering to make you forget it was based on a fighting game.

One of the biggest targets is the movie’s decision to turn Guile into the central hero. Fans of the games know there are plenty of iconic fighters to build a story around, but the film put Jean-Claude Van Damme front and center as the all-American soldier Guile.

Of course, hearing Van Damme deliver patriotic speeches with a distinctly Belgian accent only adds another funny layer of entertainment to the experience.

George also has plenty of fun pointing out the movie’s wonderfully questionable logic. Plans constantly unravel because characters reveal them on live television, villains seem capable of surviving almost anything until the script suddenly decides otherwise, and the entire story often feels like it's making things up as it goes along.

The sketch serves as a reminder of why Street Fighter has remained a fan-favorite guilty pleasure for more than three decades. It may not have delivered the tournament-focused adaptation gamers expected, but its bizarre choices, over-the-top performances, and chaotic storytelling have given it a lasting legacy all its own.

If you've ever wondered how a movie based on one of the biggest fighting game franchises in history ended up becoming a military adventure led by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ryan George’s latest Pitch Meeting has the answers. Or at least it points out just how ridiculous those answers really are.

If One Piece has been dominating the conversation lately thanks to Netflix’s live-action hit, get ready for another take on Luffy’s journey. A brand-new anime remake, The One Piece, is in the works from Wit Studio, and it sounds like this version is aiming to reshape how the story is experienced from the ground up.

This isn’t about replacing what came before. It’s about refining it, updating it, and making it hit differently for a new generation of fans while still honoring what made it special in the first place.

The project was first revealed back in 2024, with Wit Studio, the team behind Spy x Family and Vinland Saga, taking the lead. Since then, updates have been pretty scarce, but that changed recently when George Wada, president of Wit, shed some light on what they’re trying to accomplish.

According to Wada, this new version exists largely because series creator Eiichiro Oda wanted a version of the story that feels more accessible to younger viewers. The original anime from Toei Animation kicked off in the late ‘90s, and while it’s iconic, those early episodes can feel dated to audiences raised on newer anime.

Wada explained that Wit is approaching the remake with “modern techniques” that today’s anime fans are already familiar with. The goal isn’t just a visual upgrade, it’s about aligning the storytelling style with what current audiences expect from shonen series.

One of the biggest changes comes down to pacing. If you’ve watched the original anime, you know it takes its time. Toei’s version needed over 60 episodes just to cover the East Blue Saga. Netflix’s live-action adaptation compressed that into roughly eight hours. Wit’s version sounds like it’ll land somewhere in between.

Wada emphasized that the new series will feature “tight” pacing to avoid filler and cut out what he described as “unneccesary stretching.” That alone should be music to the ears of fans who’ve wanted a more streamlined way to experience Luffy’s early adventures.

At the same time, Wit isn’t trying to distance itself completely from Toei’s work. Wada said that the goal is for The One Piece to complement the original anime, not compete with it. The studio is aiming for a level of quality that matches its own heavy hitters while staying true to Oda’s intent.

As Wada put it, the core of the project comes down to “understanding [Oda] and the best way to present what he wants to show or express.”

That balancing act is what makes this remake so interesting. It’s not just a visual overhaul or a quick retelling. It’s a careful reworking of a massive story, designed to feel fresh without losing its identity.

There’s still no exact release date, but The One Piece is headed to Netflix, and it’ll be fascinating to see how much of the story it tackles right out of the gate.

If Wit can deliver on this promise of tighter storytelling and modern presentation, this could end up being one of the coolest ways to experience Luffy’s journey all over again.

Via Anime News Network

In an entertainment landscape where every project seems to be teased months, or even years, before release, the new animated adaptation of Among Us has taken a completely different approach.

During Summer Game Fest, fans learned that the long-awaited series wasn't just getting a trailer. It was arriving immediately.

The surprise announcement revealed that the Among Us animated series had officially landed on Paramount+, with all 10 episodes available to stream right now!

The news was unveiled live on stage at Summer Game Fest on June 5 by cast members Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson, who also introduced the show's first official trailer.

For creator Owen Dennis, dropping the series without a lengthy marketing rollout felt like the right fit for the project.

"People like surprises," Dennis tells GamesRadar+. "The whole show is full of surprises. That's what we did. Make the show full of surprises, and then surprise people to get into the show in the first place. Make everything a surprise. Let's go!"

The hit multiplayer game centers on a crew of astronauts trying to identify hidden imposters lurking among them. While the crew works together to keep their spacecraft operational by completing tasks, one or more shapeshifting killers secretly sabotage the mission and eliminate crew members before they can be discovered.

The animated series sticks closely to that formula, turning every episode into a mystery where both the characters and the audience are left trying to figure out who can actually be trusted.

Brown voices Orange, while Hewson plays Black. They're joined by a cast that includes Kimiko Glenn as Cyan, Ashley Johnson as Purple, Wayne Knight as Lime, Phil LaMarr as Brown, Randall Park as Red, Dan Stevens as Blue, Debra Wilson as Yellow, Patton Oswalt as White, and Elijah Wood as Green.

The cast seems just as excited about the unconventional release strategy as fans are. Park, who voices the ship's captain, said, "I think it's kind of cool. It's kind of like a surprise album drop."

Glenn shared a similar perspective, explaining why releasing the show immediately makes sense in today's entertainment landscape.

"People's attention spans are so limited these days. I feel like you see something and then the next day you forget about it, so it's like, why wait? Let's just drop it."

The surprises didn't stop with the trailer announcement. Paramount+ released every episode at once, allowing viewers to binge the entire season and uncover the identity of the imposter without waiting week after week for answers.

Brown is especially happy that fans can experience the mystery all in one sitting. "There are cliffhangers in each episode, you want to immediately get to the next episode," says Brown, who plays HR manager Orange. "I love that we don't have to wait, that we can just binge it when it comes out."

For a franchise built around suspicion, chaos, and shocking reveals, a stealth launch feels perfect. Now that the series is finally out, fans can jump in, start pointing fingers, and see if they can spot the imposter before the crew does.

When you think about the creative forces behind Street Fighter 6, you probably picture slick combat systems, stylish visuals, and a fighting game that feels like it’s firing on all cylinders.

What you might not expect is that part of that magic traces back to a tiny, charming Zelda adventure and one of gaming’s most legendary creators.

Takayuki Nakayama, the director of Street Fighter 6, recently looked back on a defining moment in his career that had nothing to do with fighting games at all. Instead, it came from working alongside Shigeru Miyamoto during the development of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, and it clearly left a mark that still shapes his work today.

Nakayama has been part of Capcom for over two decades, going all the way back to 2002 with Jojo no Kimyo na Boken: Ogon no Kaze. Long before he was leading one of the most celebrated fighters in recent memory, he was learning the ropes during a collaboration with Nintendo on one of Zelda’s more underrated entries.

Reflecting on that time in an interview with Game Informer for Zelda’s 40th anniversary, Nakayama didn’t hold back about how impactful the experience was. “I gained invaluable experience while working on The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.”

He goes even further when talking about Miyamoto’s influence: “The advice I received from Shigeru Miyamoto-san left a lasting impression on me, which has greatly shaped the way I approach game development even today. He is, and will always be, a North Star guiding all game creators.”

That’s high praise, but it also says a lot about Miyamoto’s reach. The creator of Mario and Zelda has never made a fighting game, yet his design philosophy still managed to influence the director of Street Fighter 6, a title many players consider one of the best fighters in years.

It’s a reminder that great game design isn’t locked into a single genre. Whether it’s exploring dungeons or throwing down in a one-on-one match, the core ideas still carry across. Clean mechanics, player-focused design, and that intangible sense of fun all connect these experiences.

Nakayama also took a moment to celebrate Zelda’s legacy, congratulating Nintendo on the series’ “incredible milestone” as it hits 40 years. It’s cool to see The Minish Cap getting some love in the process. It often flies under the radar compared to bigger Zelda titles, but it remains one of the most charming and creative 2D entries in the franchise.

If anything, this story highlights how interconnected the gaming world really is. A developer working on a handheld Zelda game decades ago carries those lessons forward, eventually helping shape a modern fighting game that defines its generation.

DC Studios has released the first clip from Supergirl, offering fans their first real look at the dynamic between Kara Zor-El and her famous cousin, Superman. The scene is short, funny, and packed with the kind of charm that sets these two Kryptonians apart from one another.

The footage opens with Kara Zor-El, played by Milly Alcock, arriving on Earth in her escape pod alongside Krypto. Waiting to greet her is David Corenswet's Superman, who is clearly trying to make a good first impression. There's just one problem. He can't understand a single word she's saying.

While Superman may be Earth's greatest hero, he apparently hasn't spent much time brushing up on his Kryptonian. That language barrier creates an amusing first encounter, made even better when Krypto decides to nip at Superman's finger as he attempts to help Kara out of the ship.

The playful tone continues as the pair make their way toward the Fortress of Solitude. Kara takes one look at her cousin's iconic costume and asks why Clark is "in his underwear," a joke that is sure to get a laugh from audiences.

Before the clip wraps up, Superman lets Kara know that her powers should arrive "right about... now," setting the stage for her transformation into the Girl of Steel.

The scene does a great job of establishing Kara's personality early on. While Superman appears welcoming and optimistic, Kara immediately comes across as sharp-tongued, skeptical, and completely unimpressed by the legendary hero standing in front of her.

In the film, "When an unexpected and ruthless enemy threatens, Kara Zor-El is forced, against her will, to team up with an unlikely companion. Together, they embark on an epic cosmic journey where revenge and justice are at stake – and where Kara must confront her origins to find her own path as a hero.”

Alcock is joined by Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham and Jason Momoa in key roles. Peter Safran and James Gunn are producing the film for DC Studios.

If this first clip is any indication, audiences can expect plenty of humor, heart, and a refreshingly different take on the Last Daughter of Krypton when Supergirl arrives in theaters on June 26, 2026.

Fans of extreme horror have a new project to keep an eye on. Damien Leone, the filmmaker responsible for the wildly successful Terrifier franchise, is officially moving forward with his next original horror movie, Tortures of the Damned, and he’s bringing a horror legend along for the ride.

Lionsgate has acquired the upcoming film, which Leone will write, direct, and produce. While story details are being kept tightly under wraps, the title alone suggests audiences should prepare for something dark, brutal, and unapologetically intense.

Considering Leone is the creator of Art the Clown, it’s probably safe to assume this won’t be a gentle horror experience.

The project marks Leone’s first original feature following the success of the Terrifier series. Before diving into Tortures of the Damned, he’ll first complete work on Terrifier 4, which is currently in pre-production.

What makes this announcement even more exciting for horror fans is the involvement of Sam Raimi, who will produce alongside Rob Tapert through their Ghost House Pictures banner. Both filmmakers built their careers by creating memorable low-budget horror films that connected with audiences in a big way. Leone carved out his own path with Terrifier, while Raimi launched his career with the iconic Evil Dead.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Erin Westerman shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration, saying:

“We’re incredibly proud and excited to be partnering with Damien Leone on his first original film after the beloved ‘Terrifier’ series. I join the huge contingency of horror fans — and Damien fans — inside Lionsgate who have been following his work and cheering him on.

“Damien is a true genre auteur with a singular vision, and we’re thrilled to help bring this bold new project to the screen while continuing to build on the incredible connection he has with fans around the world.”

Leone has become one of horror’s most interesting success stories. Along with directing all of the Terrifier films, he also wrote and directed All Hallows’ Eve, helping establish the twisted world that eventually introduced Art the Clown to a much larger audience.

Raimi remains just as busy. In addition to producing Tortures of the Damned, he’s attached to direct and produce a remake of the horror classic Magic for Lionsgate. His recent projects have continued to show his passion for the genre that helped make him a household name.

At this point, the mystery surrounding Tortures of the Damned may be part of the fun. With Leone finally stepping away from the Terrifier universe for an original story and Raimi helping bring it to life, horror fans have every reason to be curious about what nightmare these filmmakers are cooking up next.

Warner Bros. has revealed that the title to the Legendary co-production Minecraft sequel is A Minecraft Movie: Squared. As previously announced, Jared Hess is returning to direct with stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry, Jennifer Coolidge and Kirsten Dunst joining.

The first movie, which came close to making $1 billion worldwide last year, gets credit for this whole dynamiting of the under 25 demo/YouTube craving generation to the box office.

Before Backrooms shorts, Minecraft and Roblox games were the thing, there was Minecraft which has a huge and excited fanbase.

In unveiling the title over the weekend, the studio announced that it’s holding a contest for fans to enter The Minecraft Movie Build Challenge  for a chance to have their build appear in the movie or end credits.

The Builder Cape will be available now through June 14th on TikTok, Minecraft and Twitch. The contest is open to those over 16 years of age. The Microsoft sponsored contest ends on July 6th.

A Minecraft Movie: Squared is currently set to be released on July 23, 2027.

via: Deadline

The legendary game creator, Hideo Kojima, has built a reputation for sharing his favorite movies, TV shows, books, and anime with fans. It turns out one of those recommendations may have sparked a potential new project for his longtime collaborator, Norman Reedus.

During a recent interview with GQ Hong Kong, The Walking Dead star was asked if he was into anime. Reedus immediately brought up one title that was introduced to him by Kojima while working together on Death Stranding.

He responded: "There's Chainsaw Man, which Hideo Kojima told me about. He said it was his favorite."

That recommendation apparently stuck with Reedus. Not only did he check out the massively popular manga and anime series, but it sounds like he may have started looking at it through the lens of a producer as well.

Reedus went on to explain: "I went around Tokyo looking for the [manga], 'cause I have a production company and I was looking for cool things to make. I got a lot of street cred for knowing Chainsaw Man."

That comment is what makes this especially interesting. Reedus was actively searching for material while exploring potential projects for his production company. While he stopped short of saying he's pursuing a live-action adaptation, it's easy to connect the dots.

Created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a struggling young man who merges with his chainsaw-devil companion Pochita and gains the ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws.

The series exploded in popularity thanks to its wild action, dark humor, unpredictable storytelling, and surprisingly emotional character arcs. It later became one of anime's biggest breakout hits with MAPPA's acclaimed adaptation.

Whether Reedus was seriously exploring adaptation rights remains unclear. But if Reedus is looking for unique genre properties to bring to life, Chainsaw Man certainly qualifies.

The challenge would be translating Fujimoto's chaotic, bloody, and often bizarre world into live-action without losing the energy that made it such a phenomenon in the first place.

For now, there's no official live-action Chainsaw Man movie in development involving Reedus. But after hearing his comments, it's hard not to imagine what a project like that could look like.

Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 is officially headed to Prime Video on July 31, and it sounds like Gotham City is about to get a whole lot stranger.

The release date sets up a pretty great weekend for comic book fans, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day also arriving around the same time. Whether you're Team Marvel, Team DC, or happily living in both worlds, that weekend is shaping up to be packed with superhero entertainment.

According to IGN, all 10 episodes of the second season will drop on the same day, giving viewers the chance to binge Batman's next chapter in one sitting. While fans are still waiting for a full trailer, a batch of newly released images offers an intriguing glimpse at what's ahead for Gotham's Dark Knight.

One of the biggest reveals centers on the arrival of The Joker. The first season teased the villain's introduction in its closing moments, and now the Clown Prince of Crime is ready to make his presence felt.

The images keep him mostly concealed in shadow, but the sight of one of his victims sporting that unmistakable Joker grin is enough to hint at the chaos that's coming.

The new season will also introduce fresh interpretations of several iconic Batman villains. Edward Nygma, better known as The Riddler, joins the lineup alongside Scarecrow and Mad Hatter.

In an interesting creative twist, Mad Hatter has been reimagined as a female character, continuing the show's willingness to put unique spins on classic Gotham figures, much like its take on The Penguin in Season 1, voiced by Minnie Driver.

Another exciting addition is Roxy Rocket, a fan-favorite character originally created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini for The New Batman Adventures. Her inclusion should be especially exciting for longtime Batman animation fans who have been hoping to see her return.

Season 2 is also bringing in Carrie Kelley, a character with a significant place in Batman history. She first appeared in Frank Miller's legendary comic The Dark Knight Returns and is widely recognized as DC's first female Robin. Exactly how she'll fit into this version of Gotham remains a mystery, but it's a welcome surprise nonetheless.

Voice casting details for the newcomers haven't been announced yet, but several key cast members from Season 1 are returning. Hamish Linklater reprises his role as Bruce Wayne and Batman, alongside Jamie Chung as Harley Quinn and Harleen Quinzel, Jason Watkins as Alfred Pennyworth, Eric Morgan Stuart as Commissioner Jim Gordon, Krystal Joy Brown as Barbara Gordon, Michelle C. Bonilla as Renee Montoya, and Bumper Robinson as Lucius Fox.

Batman: Caped Crusader presents a darker, noir-inspired take on the early years of Gotham's protector. The official synopsis reads:

"Batman: Caped Crusader is a hard-boiled animated series that follows the fearsome vigilante in his early years. Forged in the fire of tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human: The Batman. Night after night, against overwhelming odds, he wages his relentless one-man war on crime."

The series reimagines Batman mythology through the creative vision of executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho, the show has carved out its own identity by blending classic Batman storytelling with fresh character interpretations and a stylish film noir atmosphere.

Additional executive producers include James Tucker, Geoffrey Thorne, Sarah Geismer, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register.

Season 1 earned strong reviews from both critics and fans helping establish Batman: Caped Crusader as one of the standout animated superhero series in recent years.

With The Joker finally stepping into the spotlight, classic villains receiving fresh makeovers, and deep-cut characters like Roxy Rocket and Carrie Kelley joining the mix, Season 2 looks ready to expand this version of Gotham in some interesting ways. Now all that's left is for Prime Video to drop that trailer.

Check out the first-look images from Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 below.

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Matthew Lillard has built a career that spans live-action hits, beloved franchises, and voice work, so when he talks about the state of animation casting, it comes from experience.

And during a recent appearance at Fan Expo Denver, the actor didn’t hold back when discussing Hollywood’s ongoing habit of filling animated movies with celebrity names instead of professional voice actors.

For years, major animation studios have leaned heavily on recognizable stars to sell their projects and Lillard believes that trend has become a real problem for the industry say they are "not able to carry a part".

Speaking at Fan Expo Denver (via Screen Rant), Lillard explained why voice acting requires a very different skill set than traditional on-screen acting:

"I think Hollywood has made a huge mistake by hiring actors that are not able to carry a part with [their] voice. As an actor, you have full function, your face, your body, you have all these things that you can play on when you're on the screen, but a voice actor has only their voice to work.

"The ability to carry a film, as the lead of a film with only a voice, is a power very few people have. And the idea that they keep hiring crappy celebrities to carry huge films is killing us."

It’s a criticism that has become increasingly common among fans and voice actors alike. While celebrity casting in animation has been around for decades, with performers like Tom Hanks in Toy Story and Billy Joel in Oliver & Company, the modern landscape has seen studios leaning even harder into star-powered casts as a marketing tool.

Lillard doesn’t appear to be taking issue with every celebrity who steps into a recording booth. Instead, his comments seem aimed at productions that prioritize name recognition over finding performers who can actually bring animated characters to life through voice alone.

Voice acting demands a different set of muscles than live-action work. Without facial expressions, physical movement, or camera presence to lean on, everything has to come through the performance itself. The best voice actors can create entire personalities using nothing but tone, timing, and vocal range.

Many fans have noticed occasions where a celebrity-heavy cast feels more like a collection of famous voices than a group of believable animated characters. Professional voice actors, meanwhile, often spend years mastering the craft and can slip into wildly different roles with ease.

Whether you agree with Lillard or not, his comments are likely to resonate with a lot of animation fans who have watched studios repeatedly choose star power over voice acting veterans.

As for Lillard himself, he has plenty on his plate in the coming years. The actor is set to appear in Mike Flanagan’s upcoming adaptation of Carrie, and the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow.

There’s also ongoing speculation that his Mr. Charles character could eventually pop up again in Daredevil: Born Again if the series continues beyond its currently announced plans.

For now, though, Lillard’s latest comments have sparked an interesting conversation about animation casting and whether Hollywood is giving enough opportunities to the performers who have dedicated their careers to the art of voice acting.

When Insomniac Games revealed that both Jean Grey and Mystique would appear in Marvel's Wolverine, plenty of fans naturally started wondering if Logan's solo adventure might also serve as a gateway to a larger X-Men story.

After all, seeing some of the most recognizable mutant characters in Marvel history tends to spark expectations of Xavier's School, mutant teams, and familiar comic book dynamics.

That’s apparently not what Insomniac has planned. Speaking with Eurogamer, Marcus Smith, creative director on Marvel's Wolverine, explained that while mutants are part of the world, the X-Men themselves aren't.

"The important thing, I guess, is the X-Men don't exist in our game," he says. "We wanted to focus on a Wolverine storyline and really build it from that character and build a world that is in a state where mutants aren't well known."

That statement might sound surprising considering the characters we've already seen, but Smith went on to clarify that mutants do exist and aren't exactly hidden from everyone.

He clarifies, "they are known," technically, and they're being actively hunted. But they aren't the focal point of Marvel's Wolverine, and the cast we meet will come from across Marvel canon more broadly.

For fans hoping the game would evolve into a full-blown X-Men adventure, it sounds like Insomniac is keeping its attention squarely on Logan's journey.

The game's version of the Marvel Universe appears to exist at a point in history before the X-Men have formed as an organized team or become a widely recognized concept. That doesn't mean Wolverine will be isolated from the larger Marvel world, though.

"There will be a lot of Marvel characters that come into the storyline; so we've already shown Mystique in the earlier trailer, we've shown Sabretooth, Jean Grey in this one, and players can expect to have a lot more throughout the game," Gray adds.

That opens the door for a variety of heroes, villains, and mutant characters to appear throughout the story, even if the iconic X-Men banner hasn't been established yet.

It also raises some interesting questions about where this version of Logan, Jean Grey, and other mutants fall on the broader timeline. Those details will likely become clearer as more information about the game is revealed.

Of course, another question many fans have been asking is whether Insomniac's other Marvel hero might swing into the action.

Since Marvel's Wolverine takes place in the same continuity as the studio's hugely successful Spider-Man games, crossover speculation has been impossible to avoid. The shared setting is officially known as Earth-1048, the universe Insomniac has been building across its Marvel titles.

Unfortunately for anyone hoping to see Peter Parker drop by for a quick team-up, Insomniac has already shut that idea down.

In a separate interview with IGN, Gray confirmed, "It's correct that it does take place in the 1048 Marvel Universe, which is the Insomniac video game universe. It happens in the same world, but we don't have any crossover. Spider-Man will not be making an appearance in Wolverine."

While some fans may be disappointed by that decision, it makes sense from a storytelling perspective. Keeping Logan's adventure focused allows Insomniac to build its own identity for the character without having to balance another major hero's ongoing narrative.

Shared universes are fun, but they can also create expectations and complications that pull attention away from the story being told.

For now, it sounds like Marvel's Wolverine is aiming to deliver a character-driven experience centered on Logan, with familiar Marvel faces appearing along the way. Just don't expect the X-Men to assemble or Spider-Man to swing in and save the day.

Masters of the Universe has finally arrived in theaters, and director Travis Knight delivered exactly the kind of fantasy adventure fans have been hoping for.

The Amazon Studios and Mattel film has earned a solid response from both critics and audiences, currently sitting above 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it plays like a celebration of everything that made the original toy line and animated series such a phenomenon. At the same time, it introduces enough new ideas to keep things feeling fresh.

One thing the movie makes clear is that this story isn’t over. In fact, Masters of the Universe closes with multiple scenes after the main story that point directly toward bigger adventures ahead, including the arrival of one of the franchise’s most beloved characters and the likely return of He-Man’s greatest enemy.

Before audiences even reach the credits scenes, there’s a fun surprise waiting. Following the film’s ending, Orko finally makes his long-awaited live-action debut. The floating magician, who was famously absent from the 1987 Dolph Lundgren adaptation, appears to recount the story of Prince Adam’s return to Eternia.

Rendered in CGI, Orko’s design closely resembles the classic animated version fans grew up with. While he doesn’t play a larger role in the movie itself, his appearance feels like a rewarding nod to longtime fans and a sign that the filmmakers are willing to embrace every corner of the franchise mythology.

The biggest tease arrives during the mid-credits scene.

While Prince Adam’s journey takes center stage throughout the film, another legendary hero finally steps into the spotlight. Queen Marlena, played by Charlotte Riley, shares a hopeful moment with Man-at-Arms, saying:

“I’d given up hope… Perhaps one day she’ll come back to us too.”

The scene then shifts to Etheria, Eternia’s sister planet. A sprawling city rises in the distance as the camera focuses on a lone warrior dressed in the iconic white-and-gold attire associated with She-Ra.

A soldier approaches and asks: “Force Captain Adora?” She responds: “No, not anymore.”

The moment concludes with the Sword of Protection glowing with power, confirming that Adora has already begun her transformation into She-Ra.

Fans of the mythology will recognize the significance. In established lore, Adora was kidnapped by Hordak and raised within the Evil Horde, eventually becoming a Force Captain. Her eventual discovery of her true identity led her to reject the Horde and become She-Ra, Princess of Power.

This scene suggests that much of that transformation has already taken place. If a sequel moves forward, it seems likely the story will explore Adora reconnecting with her family while facing the threat of Hordak, who would be a natural choice to step in as the next major villain.

Although viewers never get a full front-facing look at the character, reports have confirmed that She-Ra is portrayed by British actress Lauren Saliu. The casting became public after the actress briefly shared behind-the-scenes photos and footage online before deleting the post.

As exciting as She-Ra’s debut is, the final post-credit scene may generate even more discussion among fans.

By the end of the film, Jared Leto’s Skeletor appears to meet a definitive end. During the climactic battle, Adam unleashes the full extent of his power, reforges the Sword of Power, and seemingly obliterates his longtime foe. Skeletor’s skull is left behind, giving the impression that the villain has finally been defeated.

That victory doesn’t last long. The post-credit scene reveals Evil-Lyn, played by Alison Brie, returning to the battlefield after escaping during Skeletor’s downfall. She recovers his skull and delivers a darkly amusing remark:

“I must say, you’ve looked better”

Moments later, the screen cuts to black and Skeletor’s unmistakable laugh echoes through the darkness. The movie never explicitly announces that Skeletor will return, but it doesn’t need to. The message is clear enough. Evil-Lyn has plans, and Skeletor’s story is far from over.

The scene also raises an interesting question for longtime fans. The original animated series never truly killed Skeletor, usually ending with his defeat and retreat back to Snake Mountain.

However, Masters of the Universe: Revelation offered a possible roadmap for resurrection. In that story, a fragment of Skeletor’s essence survived within Evil-Lyn’s staff after his apparent death, eventually paving the way for his return.

Whether the live-action franchise borrows from that concept remains to be seen, but the setup certainly leaves the door wide open.

For now, Masters of the Universe delivers something fans have waited years to see: a big-screen He-Man adventure that embraces its roots while laying the groundwork for an even bigger future.

Between She-Ra’s arrival, the looming threat of Hordak, and Skeletor’s apparent second chance at life, the filmmakers clearly have ambitious plans for where this universe goes next. The only question now is whether audiences show up in enough numbers to make those plans a reality.

DC Studios kicked off a major promotional push for Supergirl this week as tickets officially went on sale. Along with a final trailer, fans were treated to a collection of new posters and behind-the-scenes featurettes designed to build excitement for the next chapter of the DC Universe.

One of the newly released posters has quickly become the center of an unexpected online conversation.

The artwork, created by acclaimed Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic artist Bilquis Evely, showcases Kara Zor-El, Ruthye Marye Knoll, and several of the strange alien beings they'll encounter during their cosmic adventure.

It's a gorgeous piece packed with colorful sci-fi imagery, but eagle-eyed fans noticed something that immediately stood out.

One of the alien creatures featured in the background looks remarkably similar to Lexo Sooger, a little-known alien character who briefly appeared during the Canto Bight sequence in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

After side-by-side comparisons started circulating online, fans began pointing out just how close the designs appear. The resemblance is strong enough that many people have questioned whether it could really be a coincidence.

Adding to the speculation is the fact that a similar-looking creature is expected to appear in Supergirl. Because of that, some fans believe the artist may have accidentally referenced the wrong character while creating the poster artwork.

Others have gone a step further and accused Evely of using AI-generated references during the design process.

At this point, there's no official explanation for the similarity. Whether it's an innocent mistake, a case of overlapping creature design, or something else entirely remains unclear.

Given the amount of attention the image is receiving, it wouldn't be surprising if Evely or DC eventually addressed the situation.

The movie stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and follows the heroine on a dangerous journey across space after she reluctantly teams up with Ruthye Marye Knoll in pursuit of vengeance.

The official synopsis reads: "When an unexpected and ruthless enemy threatens, Kara Zor-El is forced, against her will, to team up with an unlikely companion.

“Together, they embark on an epic cosmic journey where revenge and justice are at stake – and where Kara must confront her origins to find her own path as a hero.

Alcock is joined by Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham and Jason Momoa.

Whether the mysterious alien on the poster turns out to be a simple design mix-up or something more interesting, it has certainly given fans another reason to talk about Supergirl as the movie's release draws closer.

Supergirl flies into theaters on June 26, 2026.

Okay I’m seriously quite confused what is Lexo Sooger, an alien from Canto Bight, doing on this official Supergirl poster??? https://t.co/G1ZdnEryyJ pic.twitter.com/XdzDXGyXOB

— Dan Star Wars Centralized 🟢 (@SCentralized) June 3, 2026

There’s a very similar creature design and it looks like Bilquis just got the wrong reference somehow pic.twitter.com/cjZpPjdvMG

— anim.af (@af_anim) June 3, 2026

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Netflix has officially greenlit a third and final season of Devil May Cry, bringing the animated adaptation of Capcom’s iconic video game franchise to its planned conclusion.

The announcement comes shortly after the debut of Season 2, which has continued to perform strongly for the streaming service and remains in Netflix’s Global Top 10. For fans who have been following Dante’s demon-slaying journey, it looks like the story has always been building toward this final chapter.

According to showrunner Adi Shankar, the three-season structure wasn't something that came together along the way. It was the plan from the start.

“For those of you who have been paying attention to the episode names, I have been showing you the structure the entire time. This was always Dante’s Divine Comedy with guns and a red coat.

“Season 1 was Inferno. Season 2 was Purgatorio. Season 3 will be Paradiso. These three seasons make up ‘The Force Edge Saga.’ Since inception, ‘The Force Edge Saga’ was designed as a movie trilogy disguised as a television series."

That creative roadmap gives fans a much clearer picture of where the series has been heading. Rather than an open-ended adaptation, Devil May Cry was conceived as a complete trilogy, with each season representing a different stage of Dante’s journey.

The animated series puts its own spin on Capcom’s beloved action franchise, following demon hunter Dante as dark forces attempt to tear open a gateway between the human world and the demon realm.

While Dante spends much of his time battling monsters and taking on dangerous jobs, he remains unaware of just how important he is to the fate of both worlds.

The voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Robbie Daymond as Vergil, and Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady.

Shankar, who also created Netflix’s acclaimed Castlevania animated series, serves as showrunner, with animation handled by Studio Mir, the acclaimed studio known for delivering some incredibly stylish action sequences.

The numbers suggest the series has found a sizable audience as well. According to Netflix, Devil May Cry has spent four weeks in the Netflix Global Top 10 across its first two seasons. Season 1 accumulated 21.7 million views in 2025, while Season 2 has already pulled in 6.4 million views in just its first two weeks on the platform.

With one final season left to tell the last chapter of Dante’s story, fans can look forward to seeing how The Force Edge Saga wraps up. If Shankar’s plan plays out as intended, Season 3's Paradiso will deliver the conclusion that has been mapped out since the series first entered development.

Both Devil May Cry Season 1 and Season 2 are currently streaming on Netflix.

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Anthony Stewart Head, the beloved actor who brought Rupert Giles to life in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at the age of 72. According to his daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, he died from complications due to pneumonia and passed peacefully surrounded by family.

For me, the timing makes this loss hit hard. I’ve been rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer recently, and Head’s performance has been every bit as captivating, funny, and heartfelt as I remembered.

Giles wasn’t just a supporting character. He became the emotional anchor of the series, the steady hand guiding Buffy and the rest of the Scooby Gang through some incredibly dark and dangerous moments.

His daughters shared a touching statement with BBC News: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father. It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many.”

Earlier reports also included another portion of their statement: “It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters. And to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many.”

That impact stretched far beyond a single role. Born on February 20, 1954, in London, Head came from a family deeply connected to the entertainment industry.

His father, Seafield Head, was a documentary filmmaker, his mother, Helen Shingler, was an actress, and his brother, Murray Head, found success as both an actor and musician.

Acting was something Head wanted to pursue from a young age, and he built his foundation on the stage, appearing in productions such as Godspell, The Rocky Horror Show, and Rope.

While he enjoyed a successful career in theater and television before the late 1990s, everything changed when he was cast as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

At first glance, Giles seemed like the classic bookish librarian. But over seven seasons, Head transformed the character into something far richer. Giles was a mentor, a father figure, a trusted friend, and when the situation demanded it, someone fully prepared to step into the fight himself. His chemistry with Sarah Michelle Gellar was one of the foundations that helped make Buffy such a special show.

What made Head’s performance stand out was his ability to move effortlessly between drama and comedy. One moment he could be delivering heartfelt advice, and the next he could be exasperated by the chaos unfolding around him.

He gave Giles warmth, intelligence, vulnerability, and strength, making him one of the most memorable characters in genre television.

Even after Buffy ended, fans never stopped talking about Giles. Discussions of a potential spinoff series titled Ripper followed the franchise for years. Although the project never materialized, Head continued returning to the role through video games and even a memorable appearance in Robot Chicken.

Of course, Head’s career extended well beyond Sunnydale. He appeared in projects including Little Britain, Persuasion, and The Iron Lady, where he starred opposite Meryl Streep as Geoffrey Howe.

He also starred in a great gothic rock opera musical called Repo! The Genetic Opera in 2008. That’s a movie worth watching if you’ve never seen it!

More recently, he won over an entirely new generation of viewers as Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso, playing the manipulative and often infuriating ex-husband of Rebecca Welton. It was a role that showcased a completely different side of his talent, and he clearly relished every minute of it.

One of the reasons Head remained such a respected actor throughout his career was his incredible range. He could be charming, intimidating, compassionate, hilarious, or heartbreaking, often within the same performance.

Whether he was leading a supernatural battle against vampires or stirring up trouble in the world of professional football, he always brought something memorable to the screen.

The entertainment industry has lost a remarkable talent, but fans have lost something more personal. Anthony Stewart Head was one of those performers who felt like a familiar presence. His characters stayed with audiences long after the credits rolled.

He is survived by his daughters Emily and Daisy Head. His longtime partner, Sarah Fisher, passed away last year.

For countless fans, myself included, Anthony Stewart Head will always be remembered as the wise Watcher standing beside Buffy Summers, book in hand, ready with advice, a dry joke, or the courage to face whatever darkness was coming next.

Rest in peace, Anthony Stewart Head. Thank you for all the unforgettable performances.

If the original Fall had you gripping the edge of your seat and questioning every decision involving tall structures, get ready to relive that anxiety all over again.

Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Fall 2: Deadpoint, and it looks like the franchise is taking its nerve-shredding survival thrills to even more terrifying extremes.

The first film turned a remote radio tower into the setting for one of the most stressful thrillers in recent memory. Rather than simply repeating that formula, the sequel shifts the danger to an entirely different environment while keeping the same heart-pounding sense of exposure and dread.

This time, the action unfolds on the side of a mountain in Thailand, where a climbing adventure spirals into a desperate fight for survival.

The trailer is packed with stomach-churning shots of impossible heights, narrow ledges, and situations that look destined to go horribly wrong. If you struggled through the first movie with sweaty palms, this footage is likely to trigger the exact same reaction. For anyone dealing with a fear of heights, consider this your warning.

The official synopsis reads: “From the survival hit that tapped into the fear of heights and left two friends stranded at the top of a tower comes a climb that goes higher, gets deadlier, and hits with next-level adrenaline.

“In Fall 2: Deadpoint, two friends take on new heights in Thailand, where unpredictable terrain, extreme exposure, and nowhere to hide push survival further than ever before.”

This installment is being directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig, the filmmaking duo best known for Jigsaw. While Scott Mann directed the original film, he stepped away from directing duties this time around, allowing the Spierig brothers to bring their own style to the growing franchise.

The original Fall arrived in 2022 and became one of the year's most pleasant surprises. Produced on a modest $3 million budget, the survival thriller pulled in nearly $22 million worldwide and earned strong reviews from audiences and critics alike. It proved that a simple concept executed well could be every bit as effective as a much larger production.

The success was significant enough that the franchise didn't stop with a single follow-up. Two sequels were approved, meaning Fall 3 is already planned for the future. Apparently, there are still plenty of terrifying places at great heights left for people to get stranded.

Leading the cast of Fall 2: Deadpoint is Harriet Slater (Outlander: Blood of My Blood), alongside Arsema Thomas (Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) and Tom Brittney (Grantchester). The screenplay was written by Jonathan Frank and Scott Mann, with Mann also producing alongside James Harris, Mark Lane, David Haring, and Christian Mercuri.

Fall 2: Deadpoint looks determined to crank up the tension and make audiences feel every dizzying foot of elevation. If the goal is to make viewers uncomfortable in the best possible way, it seems to be accomplishing that mission already.

Fall 2: Deadpoint arrives in theaters on September 2.

Taylor Swift has officially unveiled the song she created for Toy Story 5, giving fans their first chance to hear the track inspired by one of Pixar’s most beloved characters, Jessie.

The new song, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” has been released through Walt Disney Records and is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other major music platforms.

Swift first revealed the project earlier this week, generating plenty of excitement among both Disney and music fans. Now the track has arrived, offering a new musical chapter for the long-running Toy Story franchise.

To celebrate the release, Swift shared a nostalgic video on Instagram that showed her as a young girl dressed in a cowgirl outfit, stomping around and embracing the kind of adventurous spirit that feels perfectly suited to Jessie.

The singer opened up about the experience of writing the song, explaining how the project connected with both her creative instincts and her childhood love of the franchise:

“Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time. Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once,” she said of her experience creating the single. “And being a @toystory kid from the age of 5 til now… is an adventure I plan to be on, to infinity and beyond.”

Swift also expressed her appreciation for Andrew Stanton, who directed Toy Story 5, for bringing her into the project during the screenplay development process. She went on to praise legendary composer Randy Newman, whose music has helped define the emotional heart of the Toy Story series since the beginning.

“You created the Toy Story musical world, and we are lucky to get to live in it,” she continued.

The song was co-written with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, and Swift explained just how much affection they poured into the project:

“By we, I mean myself and my pal @jackantonoff. We wrote this with so much adoration for these characters that made us laugh and helped us learn lessons and think outside the backyard all throughout our childhoods. “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 is out everywhere now.”

Fans who want to add a physical copy to their collection will have a few options when the film arrives in theaters on June 19. Three CD editions of the single will be released that same day, featuring the version heard in the movie, a special acoustic version, and a special piano version.

Collectors will also be able to pick up two themed 10-inch vinyl releases. One design is inspired by Jessie’s iconic red hat, while the other takes its cues from her sheriff’s badge.

Toy Story 5 is shaping up to offer fans another emotional ride when it hits theaters.

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Fans have been expecting House of the Dragon Season 3 to crank the chaos up another level, but it sounds like HBO’s hit fantasy series is preparing to go far beyond a traditional war story.

With the Dance of the Dragons escalating into all-out conflict, showrunner Ryan Condal says the coming battles can best be compared to something much more terrifying, like nuclear war.

Everything we’ve seen from the marketing campaign has pointed toward devastation on a massive scale. Armies are marching, alliances are breaking, and dragons are finally being unleashed in ways the series has only teased so far.

Condal has already promised that the season-opening Battle of the Gullet will be “arguably the craziest episode of television ever,” and during a recent appearance at the ATX TV Festival, he offered more insight into just how destructive things are about to get.

According to reports from the event, Season 3’s premiere will feature a huge amount of practical effects work to bring the naval conflict of the Battle of the Gullet to life. But while ships and soldiers will certainly play their part, the real threat comes from the dragons circling above the battlefield.

“There is a lot of dragon action,” Condal teased. “There are new ones that we haven’t really spent any time with at all that you’ll be very excited to see, and some old favorites come back in and get lots of exciting screen time and action.”

That’s exciting news for fans who have been waiting to see more of the legendary Targaryen beasts. But it also means the war is entering a stage where nobody can truly control the consequences.

Condal explained that one of the biggest differences between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones is the sheer number of dragons involved. In the original series, dragons were powerful, but they were never spread across opposing factions in the same way they are during the Dance of the Dragons.

“I think the thing this show contends with that the original Game of Thrones did not contend with, at least until the very end, is this idea of there are nuclear weapons in play, and there are nuclear weapons in play on both sides,” he explained.

“So really you have this classic Cold War standoff of mutually assured destruction. Of course, the characters in the show would not have those words, but we as a modern audience that can see that [do].”

Every major player understands that once dragons start attacking dragons, there may be no coming back from it. Entire regions can be wiped out in minutes, castles can be reduced to rubble, and armies can disappear in dragonfire.

Condal pointed out that this fear has already been influencing the decisions made throughout the conflict.

In Season 2, as tensions continued to rise, “Nobody wants to make the big move that is going to break down the wrath of [the dragon] Vhagar or Daemon, because they realize that if it goes too far, you could just have ash left over,” Condal said. “

But, of course, that builds and builds and builds, and at some point the cork comes off the champagne bottle, and that’s where we begin here in season three.”

The political maneuvering and cautious posturing that defined the early stages of the Dance are giving way to something far more destructive. The dragons are coming, and once they’re in the air, nobody is walking away untouched.

Of course, Westeros survives these events since the world still exists by the time Game of Thrones takes place generations later. That doesn’t mean everyone makes it through.

If Condal’s comments are any indication, viewers should prepare for scorched battlefields, shattered strongholds, fallen dragons, and a staggering body count as the Targaryen civil war reaches its most brutal chapter.

House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres on HBO on June 21, and it sounds like the firestorm is finally about to begin.

The DC Universe has already embraced its fair share of colorful language thanks to projects like Creature Commandos and Peacemaker Season 2, but those are geared toward mature audiences.

Now it sounds like Supergirl could make a little DCU history by becoming the franchise’s first PG-13 movie to feature an F-bomb.

We already knew that director Craig Gillespie's take on Kara Zor-El was going to lean into a rougher, more rebellious side of the character than audiences will see in Superman. Now a new report from a set visit has revealed that Milly Alcock’s Girl of Steel may be the one dropping the movie’s most memorable swear word.

According to /Film’s report from the set, the filmmakers have been actively discussing where that one allowable PG-13 F-bomb should land in the story.

The Executive Vice President of Production at DC Studios explained: "How many times? We'll see. Obviously, this is a PG-13 movie, so it's limited when it comes to ratings, but we have been being like, 'Is this her f**k? Is this her f**k?'"

She went on to add: "We have different options. I think there's one that's special in Craig's heart, but we are having a lot of fun with it. You know, we're definitely pushing the envelope, and then of course, there are other swear words that are less regulated, but again, we don't want to overdo it."

For movie fans who keep track of these things, PG-13 films are generally permitted a single use of the word under MPAA guidelines, though many studios choose not to use it.

One of the more memorable recent examples came in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which featured the MCU’s first theatrical F-bomb. Even then, Kevin Feige suggested Marvel wasn't looking to make it a recurring tradition.

What's interesting here is that there’s now some debate over who actually gets the honor in Supergirl. While the set report points toward Kara herself saying it, some insiders claim that Supergirl will not say f**k.

As a result, some are wondering if the line might actually belong to Jason Momoa’s foul-mouthed intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo. If anyone in this movie feels like a natural candidate for the DCU’s first PG-13 F-bomb, it's probably him.

The film follows Kara during a much different chapter of her life than fans are used to seeing on screen. The official synopsis reads:

"When an unexpected and ruthless enemy threatens, Kara Zor-El is forced, against her will, to team up with an unlikely companion. Together, they embark on an epic cosmic journey where revenge and justice are at stake – and where Kara must confront her origins to find her own path as a hero. “

Alongside Alcock, the cast includes Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knolle, Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills, David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham as Kara’s parents Zor-El and Alura, and Momoa as Lobo.

Whether the F-bomb ultimately comes from Kara or Lobo, it’s another sign that Supergirl is aiming for a different tone than many fans might expect from the iconic hero. The source material already takes Kara into darker and more emotionally charged territory, so a little extra edge doesn't feel out of place.

We'll find out exactly who says it when Supergirl flies into theaters on June 26, 2026.

Marvel Studios is moving ahead with a second season of Wonder Man, and the creative team is finally offering some insight into what fans can expect when the series returns.

After earning a Season 2 renewal, the MCU series is set to bring back Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery. Co-creator Andrew Guest will once again serve as showrunner, while co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton returns to direct and executive produce the next chapter.

The renewal puts Wonder Man in a pretty exclusive club. It becomes only the third live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe series to land a second season, joining Loki and Daredevil: Born Again.

While Marvel isn't giving away too many story details just yet, Guest teased where things are headed. According to an excerpt from a comment shared with The Hollywood Reporter, “Guest says season two will reckon with Simon and Trevor’s legal standing without abandoning their charming dynamic as actors-in-arms.”

That relationship appears to be at the heart of the new season. Guest also explained how much Trevor's friendship means to Simon moving forward, saying:

“Simon makes a real friend for the first time in his life. Moving forward, that is going to be more important to him as a person than any dream role.”

That's an interesting direction for the series because, amid all the Hollywood satire and superhero chaos, Wonder Man has always been centered on Simon trying to figure out who he is and where he belongs.

It sounds like Season 2 will continue exploring that personal side of the character while dealing with whatever consequences are waiting for him and Trevor.

Cretton wasn't ready to reveal specific plot points when speaking with Variety, but he did reassure fans that the show isn't about to abandon what made it work in the first place.

“We love these characters. We’re not planning to suddenly turn this into a completely different show,” Cretton said.

That's probably welcome news for viewers who connected with the series' offbeat mix of comedy, friendship, and superhero storytelling. Marvel has experimented with different tones across its Disney+ projects, but it sounds like the creative team wants to keep Wonder Man rooted in the style and character dynamics that helped it stand out.

As for Abdul-Mateen, he already has some big ideas for Simon's future. Looking ahead to what's next, the actor said: “Simon’s a star. I want to put Simon in ‘Independence Day.’ That’s what I’m excited to do.”

Abdul-Mateen also opened up about watching the first season with fans online, which was something he normally avoids. The actor explained that he usually waits several years before revisiting his own projects, but Wonder Man was different.

Reflecting on watching reactions from the YouTube community, he said: “They got it. They’re living their dreams. Many of them have changed careers to keep the dream alive. And they were watching this show, about this guy, trying to hold on to his.”

That connection between Simon's journey and the people watching it may be one of the reasons the series has resonated with audiences. At its core, Wonder Man isn't just about superheroes. It's about chasing ambitions, navigating setbacks, and finding meaningful relationships along the way.

With Simon and Trevor's friendship taking center stage and legal complications apparently waiting around the corner, Marvel's next season looks poised to build on the character-driven elements that made the first season work.

Fans may have to wait a bit longer for more concrete details, but it sounds like the creative team knows exactly what they want the heart of Wonder Man to be.

Disney has released a fun teaser trailer for the sixth film in the Ice Age franchise, Ice Age: Boiling Point.

The returning cast includes Ray Romano as Manny, John Leguizamo as Sid, Denis Leary as Diego, Queen Latifah as Ellie, and Simon Pegg as Buck. Newcomers to the franchise include Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Adam Devine, Wanda Sykes, and Nick Offerman.

The film’s synopsis is being kept under wraps for now, but we should be hearing more about the movie in the eight-month wait we have before it comes out.

Check out the teaser trailer, and get ready for Ice Age: Boiling Point to be released on February 5, 2027.

New set videos from Man of Tomorrow continue to pull back the curtain on what looks like a massive conflict brewing in Metropolis, and if the footage is any indication, Lex Luthor may have found himself at the center of a world-ending problem.

The latest video making the rounds appears to feature an alarming message directed at the citizens of Metropolis, seemingly delivered on behalf of Brainiac himself. During filming, a stand-in could be heard reciting the following announcement:

"Attention, citizens of Metropolis: I am your overlord. If you do not hand over Lex Luthor, I will blow up the city.”

The message reportedly goes on to state that Metropolis has 12 hours to respond.

Whether this dialogue is actually part of the final film or simply placeholder audio used during production remains to be seen. Still, it's an interesting detail because it suggests that Brainiac isn't just targeting Earth. He specifically wants Lex Luthor.

That raises some interesting questions. Why is Brainiac after Lex? Is there a connection to the alien technology we've already seen introduced elsewhere in the DCU?

One possibility is that it could tie into Luthor's reported use of Peacemaker's alien Quantum Unfolding Chamber, which was apparently exploited to give Rick Flag Sr. and A.R.G.U.S. access to Salvation. If that's the case, Lex may have attracted the attention of a cosmic threat far bigger than he anticipated.

The set footage also gives us a look at another major confrontation, this time between Superman and Lex Luthor himself.

One video shows the Man of Steel delivering a brutal beatdown to the business mogul while he's suited up in his heavily armored Warsuit. If Brainiac is demanding that Lex be handed over, Superman may be trying to bring him in before things spiral even further out of control.

Reports from the set have also indicated that members of the crowd are calling for Superman to kill Luthor, which tells us quite a bit about where Lex stands with the public at this point in the story. It sounds like he's become Metropolis' most hated man and a genuine public threat.

The footage also helps explain one of the more unique design elements of the Warsuit. Since Lex is still just a human underneath all that armor, the transparent dome protecting his head suddenly makes a lot more sense when he's taking punches from a Kryptonian.

As for the Warsuit itself, reactions online have been mixed. Some fans have compared the design to Buzz Lightyear, but director James Gunn appears to have fully embraced the classic comic book aesthetic.

The impressive thing here is that the suit is a completely practical creation, bringing a remarkably comic-accurate version of Lex's iconic armor to life on screen.

What makes all of this even more intriguing is what we've already heard about the film's larger story. In Man of Tomorrow, Superman will reportedly be forced to join forces with Lex Luthor in order to stop Brainiac, a threat that endangers not only Metropolis but the entire planet.

If that's the direction the movie is heading, these set videos may have just revealed the first pieces of an uneasy alliance between two of DC's greatest rivals. And if Brainiac really is hunting Lex Luthor, Superman might end up protecting the one person he'd rather see behind bars.

We'll have to wait and see how much of this footage actually makes it into the finished film, but one thing is becoming clear: Man of Tomorrow is shaping up to deliver a very different kind of Superman story, one where the fate of the world may depend on Superman and Lex Luthor finding a way to work together.

Lines being read on the 'Man of Tomorrow' set

"Attention citizens of Metropolis, I am your overlord. If you do not hand over Lex Luthor, I will blow up the city"

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— Superman Saga News (@SuperSagaNews) June 4, 2026

The crowd surrounding Superman and Lex on the 'Man of Tomorrow' set look up after hearing a mysterious screech from the sky

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— Superman Saga News (@SuperSagaNews) June 4, 2026

David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult rehearsing the Superman vs warsuit Lex fight sequence pic.twitter.com/6SgLxp359U

— Superman Saga News (@SuperSagaNews) June 4, 2026

Another look at Superman giving Lex the 1A on the set of 'MAN OF TOMORROW'!

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— DC Film News (@DCFilmNews) June 4, 2026

A new rumor tied to Spider-Man: Brand New Day suggests Marvel Studios could be bringing a very different Hulk to the big screen, and if the information turns out to be legit, fans may be seeing the largest Hulk transformation the MCU has delivered so far.

According to scooper MyTimeToShineHello on X, a piece of dialogue from the upcoming film reportedly features Peter Parker reacting to Hulk’s appearance by saying, “I didn’t know you can get that big.”

That comment alone has sparked plenty of speculation, but the scooper followed it up with “Grey Hulk is bigger than Green Hulk.”

This would mark a major shift for Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner, who has spent the last several years of MCU storytelling operating as Smart Hulk. Fans have been wondering where Marvel might take the character next, and introducing a massive Grey Hulk could open the door to an entirely new chapter.

In Brand New Day, Banner reportedly serves as a professor of quantum mechanics at Empire State University. Peter Parker turns to him for guidance as he deals with evolving powers and new challenges, creating another mentor relationship for Holland’s Spider-Man.

A previous trailer for the film already confirmed Ruffalo’s involvement and showed Banner wearing an inhibitor device designed to suppress the gamma radiation in his body. The technology allows him to remain in human form and was first introduced by Marvel Studios in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

For longtime comic book fans, Grey Hulk carries a lot of history. The character actually debuted before the familiar green version, first appearing in The Incredible Hulk #1 back in 1962.

Years later, Marvel expanded the concept with the fan-favorite Joe Fixit persona, a smarter, more calculating version of Hulk who operated very differently from the rage-fueled Green Hulk readers knew best.

The Hulk connection is also something Tom Holland has talked about wanting for years. The actor previously shared his enthusiasm for a Spider-Man and Hulk partnership, pointing to comic book artwork featuring the two heroes together.

Holland envisioned them having a “big brother–little brother” dynamic, which sounds like it could fit naturally into the story being told here.

Interestingly, reports have also suggested that Holland and Jon Bernthal's characters developed a similar relationship through improvisation during production, adding another element to the film's cast dynamics.

Marvel and Sony's decision to bring Ruffalo into the project also continues a tradition established by the previous MCU Spider-Man films. Each installment has featured a major Marvel co-star, keeping the spirit of the classic Marvel Team-Up comics alive while helping Peter Parker interact with different corners of the larger MCU.

Fans won't have to wait much longer to find out what's really going on. Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters on July 31, 2026.

One of the biggest talking points surrounding Scream 7 was the return of Matthew Lillard to the franchise. For years, fans have debated whether Stu Macher somehow survived the events of the original Scream, and as we previously learned, the sequel nearly added even more fuel to that fire.

While Scream 7 ultimately used AI deepfakes of Stu as part of its story, there was apparently a version of the film that would have teased something much bigger. Lillard confirmed that an alternate ending was filmed that suggested Stu was actually alive.

Speaking during a panel at FAN EXPO Denver, Lillard explained that he pitched the idea directly to franchise creator Kevin Williamson after feeling the movie had spent too much time hinting at Stu's survival without delivering any payoff.

“[I told Kevin Williamson], we spent the entire movie proving that Stu is alive, and then if he doesn’t come out that door people are going to be bummed. So, what we should do, is we should shoot a post-credit sequence where it’s just Stu watching TV somewhere, alive. Yeah, we shot it.

“I will say, when they showed it [to test audiences], they showed it without credits. So, they go to the end and then they show me in a reflection watching TV, and it didn’t work…So, it didn’t work because they didn’t test it right, but I think it would have been completely [different with the credits].”

That revelation is sure to frustrate some longtime fans who have spent decades crafting theories about Stu's fate. Had the scene remained in the final cut, it would have finally given those supporters the confirmation they had been waiting for since 1996.

Instead, Scream 7 took a different route. The film's villains used AI technology to recreate Stu Macher as part of a psychological campaign against Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott, keeping the character present in the story without officially resurrecting him.

Whether Lillard is right about the deleted scene landing better after a traditional credits sequence is something fans can debate. Either way, the fact that the scene was actually filmed is a fascinating glimpse at an alternate version of the movie that almost made it to theaters.

Despite generating plenty of conversation, Scream 7 received the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score of the franchise. The movie still proved to be a major commercial success, earning more than $207 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing installment in the long-running horror series.

The future of the franchise is already taking shape as Scream 8 is currently in development. Whether Stu Macher's story is truly finished remains anyone's guess, but after learning that Lillard filmed a scene confirming the character survived, fans now have one more reason to keep that decades-old theory alive.

Scream 7 is currently streaming on Paramount+.

Jason Momoa is no stranger to superhero movies, as he played Aquaman across several DC films aside from his two standalone flicks.

He is now taking on a new role in the DCU as Lobo, the ultra-violent Czarnian interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter. He will play the character in the upcoming Supergirl movie, and he says the process of becoming the character each day was more extensive than any other he’s been a part of.

In an interview with Fandango, Momoa explained, “I've never been covered up that much. My nails, teeth, hair, prosthetics on my face, body. Everything's covered. So I never really had kind of that experience. And then you're like 'Oh, I'm going to learn how to play Lobo. I'm gonna to do the lines, I'm gonna try to find this, I'm gonna try to find that.'“

While it took some time to adjust to the makeup and prosthetics, the addition of it all ended up lending to Momoa’s method in getting into character.

He went on, “When you put all that shit on, and you open your eyes, and they're big, bright red lenses, all these things kind of come out. I mean, I just have a wealth of knowledge of the comics, and obviously the script to work with. But then after that I'm just trying to stay as free as possible to play.”

It sounds like he was as prepared as possible, and early reviews of the film have all suggested that Momoa’s portrayal of Lobo is a highlight in the film that fans are going to love.

Supergirl flies into theaters on June 26, 2026.

The marketing campaign for Supergirl is in full swing and a newly released international TV spot and while much of the footage will be familiar to anyone who has been following the film, there’s one standout moment that is sure to get DC fans smiling.

The preview puts Superman front and center as he comes face-to-face with a young Krypto for the first time. As you might expect from the super-powered canine, the meeting doesn’t exactly begin with a warm welcome.

Instead, Krypto immediately attempts to take a bite out of Kara Zor-El’s famous cousin, creating a hilarious moment between two of DC’s most beloved characters.

It’s a brief scene, but it adds another layer of personality to Krypto, who has already become a fan favorite thanks to his appearances in Superman and the Supergirl promo material. The playful dynamic between Supergirl and Krypto looks like it could end up being one of the movie’s biggest charms.

The film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, and marks the next major chapter in DC Studios’ growing cinematic universe.

Directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira, the story follows Kara after an unexpected and ruthless enemy strikes close to home. Forced into action, she teams up with an unlikely companion and embarks on a sweeping interstellar quest fueled by both vengeance and justice.

Joining Alcock in the cast are Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa.

Between the cosmic scale of the story, the growing DC roster, and scene-stealing moments from Krypto, Supergirl is shaping up to be one of the most exciting superhero movies on the horizon. If this latest TV spot is any indication, Kara’s adventure will deliver plenty of action, heart, and a few laughs along the way.

Supergirl flies into theaters on June 26, 2026.

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The world of John Wick continues to expand, and the latest addition to the franchise has brought in one of Hollywood’s rising young stars. Mason Thames has officially joined Lionsgate’s upcoming John Wick spinoff Caine, which will be directed by and star martial arts icon Donnie Yen.

While Lionsgate is keeping details about Thames’ character under wraps, his casting adds another intriguing piece to a project that already has fans excited.

Thames joins a cast that includes Yen, Rina Sawayama, who returns as Akira from John Wick: Chapter 4, and Dacre Montgomery, whose involvement was previously announced.

The film will pick up after the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, following Caine after he has finally been released from his obligations to the High Table. Beyond that, story details remain a mystery, but with Yen steering the project both in front of and behind the lens, expectations are understandably high.

One of the most exciting aspects of Caine is the promise that it will reflect Yen’s unique approach to action filmmaking. Throughout his career, he has become known for combining expertly crafted fight choreography with strong emotional character arcs, a style showcased in films such as Ip Man, Flash Point, and Hero.

That creative influence is expected to shape the next chapter of the John Wick universe in a way that feels distinct while still fitting within the franchise’s established world.

The film is currently in production and is being produced by longtime John Wick architects Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee through Thunder Road, alongside Chad Stahelski through 87Eleven Entertainment.

Keanu Reeves is also onboard as a producer alongside John Saunders. Yen will serve as an executive producer in addition to starring and directing, with Courtney Brock also executive producing.

The screenplay comes from Mattson Tomlin, whose recent high-profile projects include The Batman: Part II and the adaptation of BRZRKR, the comic book created by Reeves, alongside Michael McGrale.

As for Thames, the young actor continues to build an impressive résumé. He recently wrapped production on How to Train Your Dragon 2, the sequel to the live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise.

Audiences will also see him in the upcoming Green Day-inspired film Nimrods and Macon Blair’s feature Idiots, where he stars alongside Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. Of course, many genre fans already know him as the breakout star of The Black Phone franchise.

A TV drama chronicling the early life of five-time Grammy-winner Céline Dion and her family of origin is in the works.

Growing Up Dion [working title] marks the first time the “My Heart Will Go On” singer’s family has formally supported a dramatized adaptation of her childhood, with her brother Jacques Dion producing the show based on Dion, A Family Saga, written by her nephew Jimmy Dion.

Zoë Green (Sirens, Carnival Row) is showrunning the project, which traces Dion’s childhood in Quebec and formative years growing up in a modest, music-filled household, where her bond with her mother Thérèse and close-knit dynamic of 14 sibling relationships shaped her path to global superstardom. The project, which comes from LA’s Diamant Rouge Entertainment, is being taken out now to international buyers.

The Canadian “Queen of Power Ballads” is undoubtedly one of the most popular singers of all time. She has won tons of awards, has been making music for decades and seven of her albums have sold at least 10 million copies worldwide.

She has recently been battling Stiff Person Syndrome but is back in good health and will soon tour Paris, coming two years after her comeback live performance at the olympics.

Casting is to come and thoughts will naturally turn to who will portray Dion. She was previously played by Valérie Lemercier in 2021 musical comedy-drama Aline and Christine Ghawi in 2008’s Céline.

She has also been portrayed by the Tony-nominated Marla Mindelle in Broadway jukebox musical Titanique, a Titanic parody which retells the movie’s events from Dion’s perspective.

She has also been parodied by several players on SNL, most recently Ariana Grande, to which Dion has always had a humorous response and has been a good sport about.

Stay tuned for updates on the project.

via: Deadline

David Harbour (Stranger Things, Thunderbolts*, DTF St. Louis) and Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere) have signed on to star in Little One, a dark comedy marking the feature directorial debut of Alex Kavutskiy, who wrote the script as well. The project reunites the Weapons producing duo of Zach Cregger and Roy Lee.

Character details are under wraps. Shooting in Los Angeles under a California tax credit this month, Little One watches as a sudden change in a child’s behavior threatens to tear a picture-perfect family apart.

Alex Lebovici’s Hammerstone Studios is financing the project, in a reunion with Cregger and Lee post-Barbarian, with Lebovici also to serve as exec producer.

Little One marks a return to his roots for Cregger, a founding member and writer for the New York comedy troupe, The Whitest Kids U’ Know.

via: Deadline