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‘Goosebumps’ Canceled at Disney+ After Two Seasons
Disney+ has canceled Goosebumps after two seasons, ending its run on the platform. The horror anthology, based on R.L. Stine’s bestselling books, will now be shopped to other outlets by producer Sony Pictures Television, according to the trades. Two Seasons and Done Season 1 premiered in October 2023 with a weekly release schedule. It performed…
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Fantastic Four Writer Reveals Alternate Ending & Cut Scenes
The Fantastic Four: First Steps screenwriter Eric Pearson spoke in a recent interview about changes he made to the story, cut material, and an earlier version of the ending. Reports have said the ending was changed, which involved the Female Silver Surfer being given a device that destroys Galactus and the Earth. Insiders also filled…
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New ‘Final Destination’ Movie in the Works Following ‘Bloodlines’ Big Success
New Line is moving forward with another Final Destination movie after the record-breaking success of Final Destination: Bloodlines. Lori Evans Taylor, who co-wrote Bloodlines with Guy Busick, has been hired to write the script for the seventh film in the long-running horror series. Bloodlines, released in May, earned over $286 million worldwide — $138.1 million…
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Thunderbolts Bomb Fallout: What It Means for Marvel’s Next Avengers
Marvel’s Thunderbolts has now joined The Marvels and Captain America: Brave New World on Disney’s growing list of recent underperformers. The company’s latest investor report revealed that Thunderbolts contributed to operating losses in the quarter and may have been hit with a write-down, which is corporate speak for a movie Disney expects to lose money…
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Could Gina Carano Return to Star Wars After Disney Settlement?
Gina Carano’s settlement with Disney over her Mandalorian firing has fans asking the big question — is she headed back to a galaxy far, far away? While the agreement ends her wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuit, Disney’s statement has fueled speculation that Cara Dune could reappear in future Star Wars projects. Disney’s Door-Opening Statement In…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day: First Look at Zendaya on Set With Tom Holland
New Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos reveal Zendaya visiting the Glasgow location where Tom Holland was filming an emotional scene. The two were seen together between takes, but it appears that Zendaya was not shooting as MJ. In the MCU timeline, MJ no longer remembers Peter Parker after the events of No Way Home,…
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John Cena Returns to WWE as a Babyface, Addresses Brock Lesnar
Following his brutal loss to Cody Rhodes and post-match attack from Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, John Cena officially returned to WWE television as a babyface on Friday’s SmackDown. The show also saw the return of R-Truth, prompting a lighthearted exchange between the two. Cena joked about R-Truth having “really acted weird for five months,” while…
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Josh Brolin Says He’d Return As Marvel’s Thanos ‘Tomorrow’
Josh Brolin is open to reprising his role as Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and says he’d do it again without hesitation. In a new interview on Josh Horowitz’s YouTube channel, Brolin was asked if he would play the Mad Titan again. “If they called me in London right now and said, ‘Let’s do…
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James Gunn Denies Robin Rumor for The Batman Part II
James Gunn has shut down yet another rumor about Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman Part II, this time involving the supposed inclusion of Robin. Gunn Calls Robin Report “Nonsense” A DC fan account on Threads recently claimed (update: the rumor looks to have originated from Jeff Sneider): “Robin is reportedly in the script for The…
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Zach Cregger Wrote DC ‘Henchman’ Movie Before Barbarian Success
Before breaking out with 2022’s Barbarian and becoming one of the most in-demand horror directors in Hollywood, Weapons director Zach Cregger wrote a DC movie titled Henchmen. While the project has yet to be pitched to DC Studios, it’s a script Cregger has called his favorite work to date. What Henchmen Is About According to…
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Zach Cregger Says His Resident Evil Movie Will Capture the Games’ Dread: Huge Fan
Zach Cregger is making it clear that his upcoming Resident Evil film will focus on recreating the tense, survival-horror atmosphere that fans know from the games. While promoting his new movie Weapons, Cregger spoke about his deep connection to the franchise and his vision for the reboot. A Lifelong Fan of the Games Cregger says…
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Disney Jr. Expands Preschool Lineup with First-Ever Avengers Series, Spider-Man and More
Disney Jr. is adding a full slate of new programming featuring Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar franchises, including the first-ever preschool Avengers series. The announcements came during the “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” event at Disney California Adventure Park. New Series and Specials Cars: Lightning RacersDebuting in 2027 on Disney Jr. and Disney+, this Cars spinoff…
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Red Sonja Tickets Now On Sale For One-Night-Only Theatrical Event
Tickets are now on sale for Red Sonja, which will hit theaters nationwide for one night only on August 13, 2025. Fans can secure seats through RedSonja.movie, Regal, and Fandango. One-Night-Only Big Screen Debut The upcoming sword-and-sorcery adventure stars Matilda Lutz as the legendary warrior. Captured and forced to fight in the blood-soaked pits of…
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Dave Bautista Joins Henry Cavill In Highlander As Kurgan
Dave Bautista is set to play one of the most infamous villains in sword-and-sorcery cinema. According to the trades, Bautista has been cast as Kurgan in Chad Stahelski’s upcoming Highlander reboot, starring Henry Cavill, and is closing the deal. The role was originally played by Clancy Brown in the 1986 film, which starred Christopher Lambert…
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Gina Carano Wins Disney Lawsuit Paving Way For Star Wars Return
Gina Carano has officially won her lawsuit against Disney, reaching a settlement that ends her high-profile legal battle over being fired from The Mandalorian in 2021. The result is a big win for the former MMA fighter and conservative actress, and possibly even signals a potential return to the Star Wars universe. Related: Could Gina…
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Weapons Review: Must See Movie For Horror Fans
I just got out of Weapons about an hour or so ago. As you can see from my reaction video, I really liked it. This is one of those movies where I tell people not to read the reviews and don’t watch the footage and trailers online. Just go see it. I was left with…
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Weapons Rotten Tomatoes Score Nearly Perfect
Zach Cregger’s Weapons is now out in theaters, and the Rotten Tomatoes Score is in, and it’s nearly perfect. Actually, it was at 100% for quite a while, but it’s now at 96%, as there are only five reviews on the negative side. Update: Audience Score is at 90%. The box office is also off…
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The Paper Trailer Released: The Office Spinoff Heads to Peacock in September
The Paper—an offshoot / spinoff of The Office—debuts September 4 on Peacock. The new mockumentary comes from the same fictional documentary crew that followed the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin. This time, they’ve set their cameras on a struggling newspaper in the Midwest. Watch the trailer below. New Setting, Familiar Style The crew relocates from…
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Michael Bay In Talks for Transformers Reboot
Michael Bay is said to be officially back in discussions with Paramount about returning to the Transformers franchise. The update comes as Bay parts ways with Netflix and Will Smith on the long-delayed action movie Fast and Loose. Bay Drops Out of Fast and Loose Fast and Loose was supposed to reunite Bay and Smith…
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The Batman Part II Set to Film in Spring, James Gunn Working on DCU ‘Super Family’
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed that The Batman Part II will begin filming in spring 2026, aiming for an October 1, 2027 release. The news came via the company’s second-quarter shareholder letter (read below), which also highlights the next wave of projects from DC Studios co-head James Gunn. The Batman II Sets Shoot Window…