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How to Train Your Dragon Crushes Box Office — But Where’s Astrid?
No surprise, but Universal’s live-action How To Train Your Dragon tops the box office this weekend. Oddly(?), Nico Parker’s Astrid is missing from the marketing. More on that below. How To Train Your Dragon box office report The flick is coming in higher than estimates, with a global bow looking like over $200 million, which…
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James Gunn Praises Superman 3D: ‘Just Incredible to See’
When those Amazon screenings first went on sale, the IMAX theaters were mostly filled up in my area, so to get a seat front and center, I went with Superman in 3D. Normally, I never see 3D, but I want to see James Gunn’s new Man of Steel movie ASAP. The good news is that,…
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New ‘Superman’ Set Image Features Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and More; Jimmy Olsen Promo Drops
James Gunn has shared a new behind-the-scenes image from Superman, offering fans a first look at several members of the film’s superhero lineup, aka the Justice Gang. The photo shows Gunn alongside Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho who is…
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Wolverine Workout? Hugh Jackman Fuels Avengers Comeback Buzz
Hugh Jackman fuels speculation he will be back as Wolverine in the MCU’s next big Avengers movies, Doomsday and Secret Wars. On Friday, the actor posted a video of himself lifting weights. Normally when Jackman gets back to training it’s for a return as Wolverine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hugh…
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Toy Story 5 Clip Reveals Plot Details, Returning Cast, and Tech Twist
Pixar brought Toy Story 5 to the Annecy Animation Film Festival with new footage, returning cast confirmations, and a look back at the franchise’s 30-year legacy. Plot and Returning Cast Pixar’s Pete Docter confirmed that Toy Story 5 will center around an eight-year-old Bonnie, who receives a toy tablet, something the rest of the toys…
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Batman Producer Says ‘Truth Will Be in the Pudding’ with James Gunn’s DCU Reboot
Longtime Batman producer Charles Roven says he’s curious to see how James Gunn’s DC reboot turns out, calling the upcoming Superman movie the moment of truth. Roven, who worked on Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and numerous DC films, said of Gunn: “He’s a very talented man… The truth is going to be in the…
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‘Batman Ninja Vs Yakuza League’ Streams July 3 on Max
Batman returns to anime this summer in Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, streaming exclusively on Max starting Thursday, July 3. Back to Feudal Japan Following the 2018 anime Batman Ninja, the new film drops the caped crusader back into feudal-era Japan. This time, Batman confronts a dangerous new enemy—the Yakuza League—made up of corrupted versions…
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Minecraft Movie Streams on HBO Max June 20
Minecraft Movie begins streaming globally on Max starting Friday, June 20. It will air on HBO’s linear channel the following day, Saturday, June 21, at 8:00 p.m. ET. An American Sign Language (ASL) version, performed by Sophia Morales, will also be available on Max the same day. The film has brought in over $951 million…
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Peacock Friday the 13th ‘Crystal Lake’ Series Announces New Cast Members
Peacock’s upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake has added three more actors to its main cast. Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom have joined the show, which already stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and William Catlett as Levon Brooks. Kessler will play Briana Brooks. Scoggins plays a character named Dorf, and…
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Friday the 13th: ‘Jason Universe’ Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Universal Studios is bringing back the machete-wielding killer Jason Voorhees for Halloween Horror Nights 2025. The new haunted house, titled Jason Universe, will appear at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood on select nights from August 29 through November 2. The haunted house celebrates 45 years of the Friday the 13th legacy, taking…
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Star Wars: The Acolyte Is Officially Not Returning
Sorry, folks. Any reports claiming The Acolyte is officially returning just aren’t legit. Tie-In Books Drop, But The Acolyte Isn’t Coming Back What’s actually happening is that The Acolyte is getting a few tie-in books released this week, where, much like the series itself, no one will be buying them. But that doesn’t mean the…
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Teen Titans Go! Renewed for Season 10 on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network has officially renewed Teen Titans Go! for a tenth season. The announcement came during the Warner Bros. Animation showcase at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where studio president Sam Register delivered the news in dramatic fashion, appearing as a flaming Oz-like floating head. Now the longest-running animated series in DC history, Teen…
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Andor Finale Tops Nielsen Charts, But Viewership Still In The Gutter
Andor closes out the series with a win—well, sorta—as the final three episodes of Season 2 topped the Nielsen charts. I can’t even remember the last time that happened for a Star Wars show. Maybe The Mandalorian? Disney actually took the top two spots, with Bluey coming in at #2, which regularly charts on Nielsen.…
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Apple TV+ Drops ‘Foundation’ Season 3 Trailer Ahead of July 11 Premiere
Apple has released the trailer for Season 3 of Foundation, which returns Friday, July 11 on Apple TV+. The sci-fi series—based on Isaac Asimov’s work—stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell. The new season picks up 152 years after the events of Season 2. Now established well beyond its origins, the Foundation faces a…
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It’s Official: Thunderbolts Is A Massive Bomb: New Avengers Fails To Assemble
Confirming what I have been telling you for the past couple of months, the trades are now playing catch-up and have confirmed Marvel’s Thunderbolts is another massive bomb from Kevin Feige. The New Avengers have failed to assemble. Thunderbolts Crashes at the Box Office, New Avengers Strategy Fails After six weeks, Thunderbolts is at a…
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New Superman Footage Reveals More of Corenswet, Hoult, and Jimmy Olsen
New footage from James Gunn’s Superman has surfaced online, giving fans a better look at David Corenswet in action as Clark Kent and the Man of Steel, along with new scenes featuring Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. The clips come from the theatrical version of the final trailer, which…
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DC ‘Mister Miracle’ Animated Series In The Works From Tom King
It’s learned that DC Comics writer Tom King is developing a Mister Miracle animated series. King is also writing and producing the live-action Lanterns series and is a consultant on the James Gunn DCU. The details first were announced at the Annecy Animation Film Festival. King serves as showrunner and executive producer on Mister Miracle,…
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Rings of Power Season 3 Now Filming: Announces New Cast Members
Prime Video has confirmed that Andrew Richardson, Zubin Varla, and Adam Young are joining the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for its third season. Filming recently began at Shepperton Studios in the UK. Richardson will join as a series regular, while Varla and Young take on recurring roles. Andrew…
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Spaceballs 2 Brings Back Brooks, Moranis & Pullman
The Schwartz is back. After nearly four decades, Spaceballs is officially getting a sequel. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt in the upcoming film Spaceballs 2, which is set to hit theaters in 2027. Brooks, Pullman, and Moranis Return Brooks isn’t the only original cast member returning. Bill…
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Star Trek: Strange New World Ends With Season 5
Paramount+ has officially confirmed that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will end with Season 5. The final season will consist of six episodes and is set to begin production later this year. The announcement comes ahead of the Season 3 premiere, which drops July 17 with a two-episode debut on Paramount+ in the U.S. Rumors…