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James Gunn, Superman Cast Shrug Off MAGA Bait at Premiere
Ahead of the Superman premiere, James Gunn made headlines in The Sunday Times for saying his Superman movie is “about politics.” Gunn explained Superman’s core is about kindness and immigration, calling the character “an immigrant that came from other places” and “the story of America.” Gunn acknowledged political divisions, noting, “Obviously, there will be jerks…
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James Gunn Says The Batman 2 Script Is ‘Great,’ Matt Reeves Spotted at Superman Premiere
James Gunn offered a quick update on The Batman Part II at the Superman premiere held today, Monday, July 7th. What did James Gunn say? During the event, Gunn was asked if he read the script for The Batman Part II, and if Bat-Mite — the obscure DC character — is part of it. Gunn…
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Pedro Pascal’s Trans Brother Wants To Play X-Men’s Jean Grey
Pedro Pascal’s trans brother who self-identifies as a female wants to play an X-Men. Nope, not Mystique, the actor wants to play Jean Grey. Born Lucas Balmaceda, who now goes by Lux Pascal, Lux landed a role in Netflix’s Miss Carbón, where Lux Pascal will star as a trans woman who became the first female…
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Jurassic World: Rebirth Stomps Estimates, Still Can’t Outrun Franchise Decline
Jurassic World: Rebirth box office results beat projections, with strong domestic and international earnings despite being the franchise’s lowest opener. What are the Jurassic World: Rebirth box office numbers? It’s 3-day domestic came in at $82.1 million, better than the $80M estimates. Likewise, the 5-day Holiday weekend numbers blew by the estimates, bringing in $147.3M,…
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Daredevil: Born Again Canceled After Season 2 Hints Vincent D’Onofrio
The MCU fanboys better show up in droves and support Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 when it comes out, as according to Vincent D’Onofrio, a third season is dependent on the views. We know from Season 1 that doesn’t look good, which could signal that Daredevil: Born Again will be canceled after Season 2. Update:…
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Superman Meltdown: Bluesky Critic Fights Back Against Viral Leaked Review
The leaked Superman review just blew the lid off the internet, with reactions hitting early ahead of Warner Bros.’ embargo on July 8. Basically, members of the press who attend free screenings held by Warner Bros. are only allowed to share their reactions and reviews once Warner Bros. gives the green light. I’ll be honest,…
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Fantastic Four’s Julian McMahon Dead At 56
Julian McMahon, known for playing Doctor Doom in the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, has died. The Australian actor passed away on July 2 in Clearwater, Florida, following a private battle with cancer. He was 56. McMahon’s wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed the news in a statement, calling him a man who loved life, his family, his…
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Ironheart Called ‘Worst Thing Ever Made’ by People Inside Marvel
We get more insider info regarding Marvel, this time about Ironheart via Nerdrotic, who recently confirmed Jon Bernthal would be starring in Spider-Man 4, which was recently announced by the trades. Nerdrotic on X says the Marvel series went through nearly a dozen re-edits and sat on the shelf for over two and a half…
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Variety Says James Gunn’s Superman Is ‘Silly’
The negative buzz surrounding James Gunn’s Superman reboot keeps growing, this time from Variety, who took a swipe at the film in an unrelated review. So far that’s two strikes against Gunn’s new Man of Steel. Update: The first reactions have hit, and they’re mixed. Update #2: The first batch of reviews has hit Rotten…
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Trailer Drops, Release Date Set
Chainsaw Man fans get their first look at the next chapter as the official trailer for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has been released. The movie opens exclusively in theaters on October 29. Watch the trailer below. Chainsaw Man Hits Theaters for the First Time For the first time, Chainsaw Man moves from…
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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Used Marvel’s Canceled ‘Blade’ Costumes
I previously wrote that Ryan Coogler’s Sinners movie seemed like the Black Panther director’s take on Blade, and now it turns out that wasn’t too far off. Sinners actually used costumes from Marvel’s canceled Blade movie. And if you’re an MCU fan, yes, the project got far enough that costumes were made, so you can…
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Marvel’s Ironheart Likely Canceled, No Season 2 Hints Writer
It looks likely that Ironheart has already been canceled and won’t be getting a Season 2. Update: An insider says people within Marvel consider Ironheart the worst thing they’ve ever done. Ironheart Season 2 Depends on Viewership, Says Writer Head writer and series creator Chinaka Hodge says Ironheart Season 2 depends on viewership ratings. Hodge…
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Superman Review Leaks: ‘Terrible, Final Nail in the Grave for the Superhero Genre’
Great Scott! A Superman review for James Gunn’s new DCU movie apparently was accidentally released early, and it’s not good. The Daily Beast broke the July 8th embargo set by Warner Bros. for those outlets that got to see press screenings. Their review is titled: “The Terrible New ‘Superman’ Movie Is the Final Nail in…
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‘The Last of Us’ House Cleaning Continues as Game Writer Halley Gross Exits
The creative shakeup on HBO’s The Last of Us continues, as Halley Gross has now announced her departure from the series. Gross, who served as a writer and producer on the hit show and co-wrote The Last of Us Part II video game with Neil Druckmann, revealed her departure in a post on Instagram, saying…
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Transformers G.I. Joe Animated Universe Rumored From Walking Dead, Invincible Creator
A new rumor suggests Robert Kirkman is set to bring his Energon Universe comics to life as an animated series. The project is said to be a modern remake of the classic 1980s Transformers and G.I. Joe cartoons. The rumor surfaced on Reddit, claiming that Kirkman—best known for The Walking Dead and Invincible—will announce the…
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Woke Hollywood Killed Comedy And Ruined Movies, Says Former Amazon Exec
Hollywood’s box office is still struggling, and according to former Amazon Studios boss Roy Price, the problem isn’t COVID, streaming, or superhero fatigue. It’s woke culture and lazy writing. In a lengthy post this week on Substack, Price, who helped launch Amazon’s TV and movie division, blamed the industry’s collapse in quality on bad creative…
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James Gunn’s ‘India’ Comment Sparks Backlash and Superman Boycott Calls
James Gunn is facing backlash in India ahead of his Superman movie, as comments from a recent interview sparked outrage online, with some fans calling for a boycott of the film. What Happened While promoting Superman, Gunn was asked how he deals with criticism on social media. He explained that he usually tunes out negativity…
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Digman! Season 2 Moves to July 23, Airing After South Park
Following the delay of South Park Season 27, Comedy Central has also shifted the premiere date for Digman! Season 2. The animated comedy will now debut Wednesday, July 23rd at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, airing directly after South Park. Originally set for July 9, Digman! Season 2 was scheduled to follow South Park as part of…
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South Park Season 27 Delayed, Creators Blast Paramount-Skydance Merger
The 27th season of South Park will now premiere on Wednesday, July 23rd, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central, following a schedule change from its original date of July 9. The delay comes during a heated period of corporate change and legal disputes involving the show’s parent companies and streaming rights. Comedy Central is…
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Jurassic World: Rebirth Goes Extinct With $80M Opening, B CinemaScore
Lining right up with estimates, Jurassic World: Rebirth is on track for a franchise low opening, as its 3-day is currently at only $80M. The CinemaScore also becomes known, and it’s not good with a “B,” which is usually a score associated with low-budget horror movies. It’s also the second-lowest CinemaScore of the entire franchise…