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Ian McKellen Confirms He Will Play Gandalf Again in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
It’s official: Sir Ian McKellen will reprise his role as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. McKellen confirmed the news during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, adding that filming will begin this July in New Zealand. Gandalf Is Back While promoting his latest projects, McKellen was…
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HBO Developing Baldur’s Gate TV Series With Last of Us Showrunner
HBO is expanding its fantasy lineup with a brand-new live-action adaptation of Baldur’s Gate, and it’s coming from none other than The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin. Following the massive success of Baldur’s Gate 3, HBO has partnered with Hasbro Entertainment to develop a TV drama set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, continuing…
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Predator Director Bails On Disney, Signs With Paramount After ‘Badlands’ Flop
Just as I have been telling you all along, the future of the Predator franchise at Disney is in serious question due to the theatrical failure of Badlands. Now it’s learned that director Dan Trachtenberg has moved on from Disney and has signed with Paramount. The details include that, despite directing one of the biggest…
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Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Joins the Puppy Bowl In New Promo
While there’s no Super Bowl trailer for Supergirl, James Gunn made sure fans still got something super with a new Puppy Bowl promo featuring Milly Alcock. Gunn took to social media to post a quick spot ahead of Sunday’s Puppy Bowl, tying in DC’s ongoing collaboration with Guide Dogs of America. The short clip features…
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Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot Rumors Include Jack Sparrow’s Son, Margot Robbie
Disney appears to be moving full sail ahead on a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, and it could mark a major reset for the franchise. According to Jeff Sneider, the project is now a priority under the studio’s new leadership, with early details hinting at a new generation of pirates and direction. With the…
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Masters of the Universe Director Embraces the ‘Silliness’ – New Images Revealed
Empire magazine just dropped a pair of covers and exclusive looks at the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie, and comments from director Travis Knight and Nicholas Galitzine. Starring Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man, the film hits theaters June 5, 2026. “There’s an Inherent Silliness — And We Embrace It” In the Empire interview, Knight doesn’t…
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Fallout Season 2 Review: Near-Perfect TV
Fallout Season 2 delivers another killer ride through the wasteland. I’d rate it a strong 9/10, as it’s violent, stylish, and surprisingly thoughtful. Definitely worth a watch. Walton Goggins as The Ghoul is easily the highlight. His performance keeps the show moving, and his story is clearly far from over. Every time he’s on screen,…
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Channing Tatum Injury: Suffers Separated Shoulder, Undergoes Surgery
Channing Tatum is recovering after suffering a serious shoulder injury that required surgical intervention. The actor shared a series of images on his Instagram and IG Story that revealed the extent of the damage, where he first posted a black-and-white photo from the hospital, dressed in a gown, laying on a hospital bed and resting,…
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Take-Two CEO Shuts Down GTA 6 Physical Release Delay Rumors
As speculation continues over the status of Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has responded directly to one of the more recent and viral rumors: that Rockstar might delay the release of physical copies of GTA 6 until 2027 to prevent leaks. Zelnick Says Physical Copies Will Not Be Delayed In an interview…
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Trump Out, Paramount Still Confident In WBD Win Over Netflix
President Donald Trump has removed himself from the high-stakes streaming war over Warner Bros. Discovery, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over, especially for Paramount. Trump: “I haven’t been involved” Speaking with NBC News anchor Tom Llamas from the Oval Office, Trump revealed he’s staying out of the brewing antitrust showdown between Netflix and…
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Henry Cavill Voltron Movie Moves Forward With Toy Launch
It’s the first update we’ve heard about the Henry Cavill Voltron movie in a while, ever since reports claimed the film would skip theaters and head straight to streaming. But now there’s finally a new development: Hasbro has announced a licensing deal with Amazon MGM Studios to launch a full toyline based on the upcoming…
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Alfie Allen Joins Stephen King’s ‘The Institute’ Season 2 As MGM+ Starts Production
MGM+ is officially rolling cameras on season two of The Institute, the thriller-horror series based on Stephen King’s novel. Production began February 3 in Halifax. The big new casting add: Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones, Rogue Heroes) has joined the show for season two. Stephen King Confirms Production Has Started Stephen King acknowledged the start…
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Netflix CEO Confirms James Gunn’s Superman Underperformed
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Netflix and the Warner Bros. Discovery deal, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos dropped a bombshell regarding Superman, the James Gunn-directed reboot of DC’s iconic hero. Sarandos confirms the film underperformed while addressing the industry-standard 45-day theatrical release prior to hitting streaming. Sarandos Grilled on 45-Day Window Original video via…
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Mark Ruffalo Laughs Off Disney Firing Rumors: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry Back Him Up
Mark Ruffalo is brushing off wild rumors that he was fired by Disney and Marvel Studios. In a new Instagram video (watch below), Ruffalo was asked directly if there was any truth to the speculation. He smiled and replied, “Not that I know of. People keep going like, ‘Did you get fired?’ Not that I…
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Ted Sarandos Grilled at Senate Hearing Over Netflix’s ‘Transgender Ideology’ in Kids Content
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos faced intense questioning at Tuesday’s Senate antitrust hearing, with Republican Senator Josh Hawley directly accusing the streamer of promoting “transgender ideology” in its children’s programming. Sarandos Denies Netflix Has Political Agenda “Why is it that so much of Netflix content for children promotes a transgender ideology?” Hawley asked. Sarandos responded, “Netflix…
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How About A Zack Snyder Justice League IMAX Wide Release? New Amy Adams Man Of Steel Image, Too
Zack Snyder is back with more behind-the-scenes reveals from his DC films, including a new image of Amy Adams as Lois Lane and a fresh reminder of how different Zack Snyder’s Justice League looked on the big screen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by zack snyder (@zacksnyder) Snyder Celebrates Amy Adams as…
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Josh D’Amaro Named CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Dana Walden To Become President, CCO
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced that Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, will become the next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Robert A. Iger. The transition will take place at Disney’s Annual Meeting on March 18, 2026. D’Amaro, a 28-year veteran of the company, will also be appointed to the Disney Board following the…