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Matt Reeves Blocked Penguin From ‘Birds of Prey,’ Margot Robbie Reveals
Margot Robbie has revealed that the original villain of Birds of Prey was supposed to be the Penguin, but Matt Reeves stepped in to stop it. Penguin Almost in Birds of Prey While promoting her new movie A Big Bold Beautiful Journey with Colin Farrell, Robbie told Entertainment Weekly that Christina Hodson’s first draft of…
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Katee Sackhoff Says The Mandalorian Role ‘Broke’ Her Confidence
Katee Sackhoff, known for recently playing Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian, revealed that the role left her struggling with confidence and nearly three years without work. On her podcast The Sackhoff Show, she spoke with former Battlestar Galactica co-star Tahmoh Penikett about how difficult it was to portray Bo-Katan in live-action after voicing her in…
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Superman Box Office Finally Hits $600M: Will End Up Well Short Of The Batman, Man of Steel
James Gunn’s Superman has finally crossed the $600 million mark at the box office after 43 days of release. While that might sound respectable, the pace and totals show the movie still falls far short of Matt Reeves’ The Batman and Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. But at least it’s a win as Gunn’s DCU…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Adds More Girl Power With Florence Pugh
It’s claimed that Sony and Marvel Studios have added more girl power to Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the form of Florence Pugh as Yelena, who’s back from Thunderbolts, which happens to be the MCU’s second-lowest-grossing movie behind The Marvels. Florence Pugh is also a part of Avengers: Doomsday, and she first appeared in Black…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Returning to Theaters in 2026
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans have more to celebrate. After a strong box office run for the 35th anniversary of the original film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is set to return to theaters in March 2026. Fathom Entertainment, Saga Arts, and Warner Bros. announced the sequel’s re-release following the…
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Disney Admits Marvel and Star Wars Drove Away Men — Now Scrambling to Win Them Back
It’s another win for the good guys. Variety, of all places, reports that Disney executives are now actively pressuring creatives for new movies to lure back Gen Z men — ages 13 to 28 — after Marvel and Lucasfilm have shed audiences at an alarming rate. The headline should actually be all men, not just…
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Superman and Fantastic Four Fail to Save 2025’s Box Office
A few days into August, I told you that 2025 was the year of box office flops, with Superman and Marvel’s Fantastic Four leading the way, and now the trades are playing catch-up and confirming exactly what I first said. On Thursday, THR published their own article titled, “The Summer Box Office Is Quickly Turning…
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Jared Leto Officially Out As Joker: James Gunn’s Peacemaker Makes It Clear
If there was ever a question if Jared Leto would be returning in his Joker role, the answer is now as clear as day thanks to the first episode of Peacemaker Season 2: Leto is out. The episode – spoilers – features not one, not two, but three references to Jared Leto without directly naming…
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Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 Review: Multiverse, Mayhem, and More Gunn
Peacemaker returned Thursday with Season 2 and didn’t disappoint. Sure enough, it’s a follow-up to James Gunn’s Superman, which teases things to come for the DCU. It’s James Gunn at his finest; there’s lots of action, adult humor, and debauchery. That’s where Gunn excels, and you can see the difference between how well Peacemaker is…
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Netflix Drops ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ Trailer
From the writer of the John Wick and Nobody franchise comes the new animated series Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. The first teaser poster and trailer have been released. Liev Schreiber Voices Sam Fisher The series stars Liev Schreiber (The Perfect Couple) as legendary covert operative Sam Fisher. This new take on Splinter Cell pushes…
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Karen Gillan Joins Henry Cavill in Highlander
Karen Gillan has joined the cast of Amazon MGM’s Highlander remake, adding another big name to the sword-swinging fantasy. Gillan will play Heather, the mortal wife of Connor MacLeod and the love of his life. In the original 1986 movie, Heather’s tragic relationship with MacLeod underscored the personal cost of immortality, as he was forced…
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Dafne Keen Joins Disney’s Percy Jackson Season 3
Disney+ is adding new faces to Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3. Dafne Keen (Deadpool & Wolverine) and Saara Chaudry (PAW Patrol: The Movie) have joined the cast in recurring roles. New Characters in Season 3 Keen will play Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt. Chaudry will portray Zoë Nightshade, a key character…
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Jeremy Renner Returns in Mayor of Kingstown Season Four Trailer
Paramount+ confirmed that Mayor of Kingstown season four, starring Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco, will premiere on Sunday, October 26. The streamer also released first-look images from the new season and the trailer. Watch below. Plot Overview This season, Mike McLusky’s grip on Kingstown faces a major challenge. With the Russians gone, new factions move…
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Netflix Bringing KPop Demon Hunters to Theaters with Sing-Along Screenings
Netflix is taking KPop Demon Hunters from streaming to the big screen. The animated hit will get a special two-day theatrical run across North America, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand on August 23 and 24, with sing-along screenings already selling out. Tickets are available through Fandango and movie theater retail sites.
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PlayStation 5 Price Hike Hits the U.S.
Sony has confirmed that PlayStation 5 prices in the U.S. are going up starting August 21. The move follows what the company calls a “challenging economic environment.” New PlayStation 5 Prices The updated recommended retail prices for consoles are, which sees an increase of $50: PlayStation 5 (Disc Model) – $549.99 (previous price $499) PlayStation…
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The Batman 2 Leaks Reveal Robin, Catwoman Exit, and Mr. Freeze
Though James Gunn claims otherwise, leaks are coming out regarding The Batman 2 as Matt Reeves has finished the script. It’s probably safe to assume that more than a handful of people know about the details for the sequel, say, for example, actors involved – or not involved – with the movie. That would also…
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Netflix Drops ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ Poster, Trailer Coming Thursday
Ubisoft has confirmed the countdown is on. From the writer of the John Wick and Nobody franchise scomes the new animated series Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, with the teaser trailer set to premiere Thursday at #AnimeNYC. To mark the announcement, a first teaser poster has been released. You can also watch the first teaser…
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Zack Snyder Announces His Next Movie: ‘The Last Photograph’
Zack Snyder has announced his next movie will be The Last Photograph, said to be a passion project that he is finally moving forward on after pursuing for years. The drama in is pre-production and will star Stuart Martin and Fra Fee, both of whom Snyder worked with on Rebel Moon. Production begins this month…
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Game Unleashes Nova & Spider-Man Gameplay
Dotemu and Tribute Games have released the first extended gameplay footage for MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, featuring Nova and Spider-Man in action. The eight-minute video gives fans a solid look at the beat ’em up’s combat system, visuals, and character mechanics. Watch below. Nova and Spider-Man in Action The newly released footage highlights Nova blasting and…
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He-Man: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Retro Game Announced
He-Man is back in a new retro-inspired game, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction. Players will join He-Man, Teela, and Man-At-Arms in a two-player, side-scrolling brawler set across Eternia. The title comes from developer Bitmap Bureau and publisher Limited Run Games. Gameplay Dragon Pearl of Destruction delivers classic beat ’em…