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Avengers: Doomsday Box Office Expectations: Can It Bring Back Marvel’s Glory Days?
With Avengers: Doomsday set to hit theaters on December 18, early industry chatter is split on whether the film can recapture the box office magic of its billion-dollar predecessors. Variety: A “Safe Bet” With Star Power In their 2026 box office preview, Variety labels Avengers: Doomsday a “safe bet” – not a “sure thing” –…
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Rush Hour 4 Will Film in Saudi Arabia — Backed by Trump and $100M Budget
We get another update on Rush Hour 4, which sees Brett Ratner returning to direct. The latest reveals a huge update: the movie is now targeting a shoot in Saudi Arabia, among other global locations, as producers line up financing — and yes, Donald Trump still wants it to happen. Paramount Commits to U.S. Theatrical…
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Dave Filoni Officially Taking Over Star Wars as Lucasfilm President
The galaxy is about to get a new leader. Via Puck News, Disney is reportedly set to confirm that longtime Star Wars creative Dave Filoni will take over Lucasfilm, as Kathleen Kennedy steps down from her role as president. “In the next week or two, Disney will finally confirm what we’ve all known for months: Kathleen Kennedy is indeed…
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Simu Liu Confirms Shang-Chi 2 Is Still Happening — And He’s In Secret Wars
Despite long delays and uncertainty, Simu Liu says Shang-Chi 2 is still in the works, even as he sets his sights on two upcoming Avengers movies. Speaking with People, Liu confirmed that Marvel hasn’t scrapped the Shang-Chi sequel, though it’s likely still years away. “There’s not a whole lot to tease right now, other than…
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DCU Clayface Labeled A Box Office Question Mark — Supergirl Completely Ignored
Warner Bros.’ 2026 DCU slate continues to look shaky. Following Puck News labeling Supergirl and Clayface as red flags for the studio, Variety is now echoing that concern, this time naming Clayface one of 2026’s biggest “question marks” in its box office preview. And in a major signal of studio confidence (or lack thereof), Supergirl…
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Disney+ Percy Jackson Ratings Tank, As Season 2 Suffers Major Drop
Disney+ appears to be facing another major engagement problem as new data suggests Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 is significantly underperforming compared to its breakout first season. The second season has apparently lost 63% of its audience. Notably, Disney has remained silent on Season 2 viewership, which is a sharp contrast to the…
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Callum Turner Is Reportedly the New James Bond
It’s being claimed that Callum Turner has landed the role of James Bond, with it further claimed the actor has already been telling friends the job is his. The report comes via The Daily Mail, which adds that Turner’s fiancée, Dua Lipa, is also being eyed to write and perform the Bond theme. According to…
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Paramount+ Confirms Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 as Final Season
Paramount+ has officially renewed Mayor of Kingstown for a fifth and final season. The crime drama will return for an eight-episode run, with Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco set to reprise their roles. Mayor of Kingstown Ending With Season 5 Mayor of Kingstown is co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. The series follows Mike…
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Unused Batman v Superman Art Resurfaces During SnyderVerse Revival Buzz
A new batch of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice posters has surfaced online, revealing what appear to be unused promotional images from the 2016 DC film. The posters spotlight Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, and additional character-focused designs that fans haven’t seen before. The images surfaced…
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Bella Ramsey Doubles Down on Playing Spider-Man: “I’m Still Up For It”
Bella Ramsey isn’t backing off the Spider-Man talk. At the Critics Choice Awards, Variety again asked Ramsey about her earlier comments on potentially playing Spider-Man in the MCU. This time, the answer was short and direct. “I’m still up for it,” Ramsey said. Watch the video: Bella Ramsey on going viral for saying they’d love…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day May Repeat Hated Comic Plot With MJ’s New Boyfriend
Ahsoka star Eman Esfandi has reportedly joined Spider-Man: Brand New Day as MJ’s new boyfriend, according to a new rumor from Daniel RPK. Esfandi plays Ezra Bridger in Disney+’s Ahsoka and is said to be taking on a key supporting role in the next Spider-Man movie. While Marvel Studios hasn’t confirmed the casting, the rumor…
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Marvel Star Simu Liu Says Melissa Barrera Would Be a Perfect Wonder Woman
Marvel actor Simu Liu has thrown his support behind Melissa Barrera as a potential Wonder Woman, offering high praise while speaking about their upcoming film The Copenhagen Test. Liu’s comments arrive as DC Studios has officially been developing a Wonder Woman movie for the DCU, with rumors suggesting the character could appear in Man of…
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Supergirl Rumor Says Villains Are Sex-Trafficking Losers
The DCU’s Supergirl movie continues to generate the wrong kind of buzz. A new rumor claims the film’s villains are a gang of losers who kidnap women to use as sex slaves, which would be a drastic and controversial departure from the comic it’s supposedly based on. The rumor comes from ViewerAnon on X, a…
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James Gunn Admits DCU Future May Not Be Sustainable: Sets Up Potential Exit
James Gunn is once again publicly questioning the long-term future of the DCU, admitting in a new interview that running DC Studios while directing films may not be sustainable. Speaking with Variety, Gunn openly acknowledged the strain of serving as both a filmmaker and studio head, raising fresh doubts about how long he can realistically…
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Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Reunite in Netflix Cop Thriller ‘The Rip’ — Watch Trailer
Netflix has released the first trailer for The Rip, a new cop thriller starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The film reunites the longtime collaborators under director Joe Carnahan and drops on Netflix later this month. What Is The Rip About? Set in Miami, The Rip follows the Miami-Dade Tactical Narcotics Team after a massive…
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Marvel Drops New Wonder Man Trailer Ahead of Disney+ Premiere
Marvel Studios has released a new trailer for Wonder Man, teasing the cost of fame as Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Simon Williams steps into the spotlight. “He was born to play this role, but the spotlight reveals everything,” reads the official trailer tagline, signaling a story centered on ambition, identity, and the darker side of Hollywood.…
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Will Smith Sued by Male Tour Violinist Over Sexual Harassment & Grooming Claims
Will Smith has been sued by a former tour violinist who claims sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination tied to the actor and rapper’s 2025 concert tour. Will Smith Accused of Sexual Harassment by Tour Violinist According to a lawsuit reviewed by Variety, musician Brian King Joseph is suing Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management.…
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Stranger Things Spinoff: ‘Entirely New Mythology’ Say Duffer Brothers
The Duffer Brothers are already teasing what comes next for Stranger Things, confirming that a spinoff is in development and that the finale, which dropped Wednesday, includes a subtle hint about where the franchise is headed. In a new interview, Ross Duffer shut down some popular fan theories while offering a clearer idea of what…
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Zack Snyder Praises Michael Shannon’s Zod: ‘He Understood Him Down To The Bone’
Zack Snyder has posted another striking DCEU-era image, this time featuring Michael Shannon as General Zod from Man of Steel. Snyder captioned the photo simply: “I will find him. Michael Shannon understood Zod down to the bone.” The black-and-white portrait highlights Shannon’s intense portrayal of Superman’s Kryptonian nemesis, one of the most memorable performances in…
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James Bond Video Game Woke: ‘007 First Light’ Bond ‘Evolved’ to Reflect Modern Values
New comments from 007 First Light narrative and cinematic director Martin Emborg are raising eyebrows among longtime James Bond fans. In a recent interview, Emborg suggested the iconic spy has been reshaped to align with “modern values,” distancing the character from his traditional portrayal. “Not Your Old School Bond” When asked whether Bond’s smooth-talking, womanizing…