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Snoop Dogg Calls Out Disney’s Lightyear: ‘I Didn’t Come In for This Sh*t’
Snoop Dogg says he got caught off guard when he took his grandson to see Disney Pixar’s Lightyear. Appearing on the It’s Giving podcast, the rapper explained that the movie’s inclusion of a same-sex relationship led to questions he wasn’t prepared to answer. What did Snoop Dog say about Disney’s Lightyear? “I took my grandson…
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‘Eternals’ Failure Killed 10 Years of MCU Plans, Says Kumail Nanjiani
The flop of Eternals didn’t just bomb at the box office; it also wrecked ten years of plans for the characters in the future on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Flop Fallout Speaking candidly on the Working It Out podcast, Nanjiani revealed how badly Eternals tanking affected him, both professionally and personally. The Marvel flop wasn’t supposed…
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David Corenswet’s Superman Audition Tops James Gunn’s Take
David Corenswet’s audition tape for Superman has become a viral sensation and for good reason. Unlike the character as he appears in James Gunn’s theatrical cut—often emotional, sometimes pouty, and prone to explosive displays at Lois Lane—the audition offers a subtler, more grounded take on the iconic hero. A Calmer, More Classic Superman in the…
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Robert A. Heinlein’s ‘Citizen of the Galaxy’ Gets Animated Film Adaptation From Jay Oliva
Robert A. Heinlein’s CITIZEN OF THE GALAXY is getting an animated film treatment at Lex+Otis Studios. The project will be directed by Jay Oliva from a script by Luke Lieberman, with both also producing alongside Academy Award winner Ryan Silbert. Vince Gerardis and Matt Kennedy are on board as executive producers for Startling, Inc. First…
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Michelle Yeoh’s ‘Blade Runner 2099’ Series Arrives on Prime Video in 2026
Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099, the limited series follow-up to Blade Runner 2049, is set to debut in 2026. The update came from Laura Lancaster, Head of US SVOD TV Development and Series – Co-Productions at Amazon MGM Studios, in an internal memo announcing executive promotions, as confirmed by Deadline. Michelle Yeoh Leads the Cast…
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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…