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Fantastic Four Thursday Box Office Tops Superman With $23M
Marvel’s scores big with The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ Thursday box office bringing in $23 million, which bests the direct competition, James Gunn’s Superman with $22.5M. Sunday update: FF actually performed better on Thursday/Friday bringing in $24.4 million. However, things stalled on Saturday and Sunday, and FF ended up losing to Superman. We go over…
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: Cool, Cosmic, and Mostly Works
I just got out of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and as I said in my “out of theater reaction” video, overall, I liked the movie. I loved the music score, the cast is fine, the story is pretty good, and the special effects—honestly—are the best Marvel has done in years. It’s different from what…
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Trailer Confirms December 5 Theatrical Release
The official trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has been released, confirming the sequel will hit theaters on December 5. Blumhouse returns with another installment of animatronic horror based on Scott Cawthon’s popular game series. Plot Picks Up One Year After Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Set one year after the events of the first film,…
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Hulk Hogan Dead at 71: Wrestling Legend and Cultural Icon Passes Away
Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history, has died at the age of 71. TMZ Sports reports medics responded to a cardiac arrest call at Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida residence early Thursday morning. He was taken out of the home on a stretcher and transported by ambulance. Just weeks ago, Hogan’s…
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Batman Azteca Trailer and Poster Hits Ahead of Comic-Con Panel
A new trailer and poster for Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios (Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires) have dropped just days ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, where Warner Bros. Animation is set to spotlight the upcoming DC animated feature. Watch the trailer below, which is said to be playing in front of Superman in certain theaters.…
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Shin Godzilla 4K Remaster Hits Theaters This August
Gkids is bringing Shin Godzilla back to theaters across North America on August 14 with a 4K remaster. Originally released in 2016, the film marked a major revival for Toho’s legendary franchise. This new version will feature restored text cards and be presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Watch the teaser trailer below. Update: A…
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Trump Saves Star Trek, Paramount, CBS
President Donald Trump may have just done what Starfleet couldn’t: rescue Star Trek, Paramount, and CBS from a woke implosion. As we previously reported, Paramount was rumored to be making a U-turn on its diversity mandates following backlash from fans and mounting financial losses. With Skydance’s pending takeover of Paramount Global, big changes are officially…
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Masters of the Universe Title Reveal, Logo and Theme Music Teased
Following the wrap of production, the official Masters of the Universe X account has dropped a new tease for the upcoming He-Man movie, this time revealing the film’s logo and a possible short piece of the score. The post, which reads “The Global Phenomenon Arrives. Only in Theaters June 5, 2026” features a glowing MOTU…
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Netflix Renews ‘Wednesday’ for Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
Netflix has officially renewed Wednesday for Season 3, just two weeks before the premiere of Season 2. The news was shared on the streamer’s official X (formerly Twitter) account with a simple message: “She would never leave you hanging.” Accompanied by a poster confirming the renewal, fans can now rest easy knowing the Addams family…
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‘Booster Gold’ Series Moves Forward With David Jenkins Writing the Pilot
The Booster Gold series is back in play. DC Studios and HBO Max are reported to be officially moving ahead with the Booster Gold series. Via Deadline, Our Flag Means Death creator David Jenkins is writing the pilot. It’s added that Jenkins is also expected to serve as showrunner if the series is picked up.…
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South Park Renewed Through 2029 With Paramount+ as New U.S. Streaming Home
Paramount Global, Park County, and South Park Digital Studios have signed a new five-year deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The agreement includes 50 new episodes and gives Paramount+ the exclusive global streaming rights to the full South Park library and all new episodes. The current 27th season kicks off today on Comedy Central…
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Superman Hits $250M in U.S., While The Batman Nailed $500M+ Globally
James Gunn’s Superman continues to perform admirably at the U.S. box office, but its international gross still hasn’t measured up. Gunn previously commented on the lukewarm foreign response, though—as we’ve covered—his excuses don’t really hold up. Superman Passes $250M in U.S. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Superman crossed the $250 million mark domestically, helped…
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Evil Dead Burn Begins Filming in New Zealand
Production has officially started on Evil Dead Burn, the next installment in the long-running horror franchise. Filming Confirmed by Director Sébastien Vaniček French filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček (Infested) confirmed the news by posting a clapboard on Instagram with the caption “DAY 1 – FROM 93 TO NZ,” signaling the start of production in New Zealand. The…
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Alien: Earth Featurette Teases High-Stakes Horror and Humanity’s Future
FX released a new 4-minute behind-the-scenes featurette for Alien: Earth, offering a deeper look at the show’s characters, setting, and tone. The series premieres August 12 on FX, Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+. Watch below. Plot Expands: Xenomorphs Crash Into Corporate Earth Showrunner Noah Hawley describes Alien: Earth as a story set during the Corporate…
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Predator: Badlands Director Confirms ‘Alien’ Tie-In: AVP Universe Rumors Intensify
Following the recent trailer release and ahead of this weekend’s big Hall H appearance at Comic-Con, Predator: Badlands director Dan Trachtenberg has confirmed what fans have long suspected: the upcoming film features a direct link to the Alien franchise through Elle Fanning’s character, a Weyland-Yutani synthetic named Thia. But Trachtenberg is clear that this isn’t…
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DC Celebrates Start of 100th Anniversary Countdown at Comic-Con 2025
DC is kicking off its road to 100 years at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with a full slate of events and activations spotlighting the 1935–1945 Golden Age era of comics. A Look Back at the Beginning At this year’s SDCC, DC marks the first step in a decade-long celebration leading up to its 100th anniversary.…
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Fantastic Four Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed: On Par With Thunderbolts
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is off to a strong start with critics, landing an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The MCU reboot of the Fantastic Four is being praised for its retro aesthetic, emotional story, and standout performances, marking a major course correction for Marvel’s first family after years of cinematic misfires. But not…
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Mysterious In-Universe DCU X Accounts Tied to Superman Movie Surface
Following the July 11 release of Superman, a series of mysterious X accounts surfaced that appear to be tied to the film’s fictional universe. The accounts we’ve found include The Justice Gang, LuthorCorp, LordTech, and Wayne Enterprises each posting updates and responses as if they’re real-world organizations (see below). While James Gunn or Warner Bros.…
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Pedro Pascal Clears Up Avengers Leadership Confusion
Pedro Pascal says he’s not leading the Avengers in Avengers: Doomsday, after quotes from Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman were misinterpreted. Pascal Says Director Was Misquoted After Matt Shakman told Variety that Reed Richards was “the guy who’s leading the Avengers,” fans took it as confirmation that Pedro Pascal would lead Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in…
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Fantastic Four Reactions Are In: MCU Is Back?
Following the The Fantastic Four: First Steps having its Red Carpet premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night, the first batch of reactions is hitting social media. Update: Rotten Tomatoes score is in, and it’s not as glowing as some of the reactions would make you think. The first reactions to Fantastic Four: First Steps…