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Jack Black is reuniting with the Farrelly brothers for Christmas comedy Dear Santa, and here’s the trailer for the film.

Jack Black and the Farrelly brothers have worked together before. Go back to 2001, and we got Shallow Hal. It follows a man (Black) who is hypnotized into seeing only the inner beauty of women and falls in love with Gwyneth Paltrow. It remains a prime example of the Farrelly brothers’ near-the-knuckle comedy. However, it’s also a film with a rather unpleasant mean streak which has attracted a lot of criticism in the years since its release.

Anyway, to now. Jack Black has reunited with the Farrelly brothers to play a twisted version of Father Christmas in festive film Dear Santa.

Black stars alongside Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Pj Byrne, newcomer Jaden Carson Baker, Kai Cech and Austin Post.

Bobby Farrelly directed the film...

A couple of months ago, Lionsgate released a new version of The Crow onto the big screen, and while we know what JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray thinks of the movie – you can read his review of the film at This Link and see how he thinks it compares to other Crow movies Here – we haven’t heard how Arrow in the Head founder John “The Arrow” Fallon and Lance Vlcek feel about this new Crow. With the new episode of their new show Lance and Arrow at the Movies, Lance and The Arrow share their thoughts on the film. Is The Crow 2024 actually good, or is it the horrible mess most people seemed to think it was going to be? To find out, check out the video embedded above!

Here’s what Lance and Arrow at the Movies is all about: Join hosts The Arrow and Lance as they...

Channing Tatum once wore his heart on his sleeve when it came to Zoë Kravitz. His open obsession, as he called it, left no room for chill—he was all in, sharing how head-over-heels he felt. From the outside, their vibe seemed like the kind Hollywood dreams are made of: effortlessly cool, creative, and impossibly stylish.

Channing Tatum | Image by Peter Kudlacz, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Tatum had made no secret of his admiration, which only made their breakup hit harder. Fans were left scratching their heads, trying to piece together what went wrong between two people who seemed perfectly matched, amplifying the mystery behind their split.

Channing Tatum’s Confession Adds Twist to Breakup with Zoë Kravitz Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz behind the scenes on Blink Twice | Credit: Warner Bros.

Channing Tatum’s heartfelt confession—“I have no chill”—about his obsession with Zoe Kravitz...

Legendary Entertainment has named Blair Rich as chief marketing and commercial officer.

“Harnessing her proven record across franchise and audience building, Rich will now drive and execute Legendary’s global marketing, branding and communications and play a key role, as part of senior management, in expanding Legendary’s business, including the company’s adoption of new technologies across marketing and data analytics,” according to the official release. Rich will report to CEO Joshua Grode and chair of production Mary Parent for film marketing.

For the past year, Rich has been advising on the marketing campaigns for “Dune: Part Two” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” particularly when it comes to “strategies for commercial insights and innovation, and brand management and expansion,” the studio noted.

“Blair is a creative innovator. She brings an outstanding history of building some of the most dominant brands and entertainment franchises in the world,” Grode said in a Monday statement.

Exclusive: Following the release of his acclaimed Netflix documentary Will & Harper, examining his close relationship with transgender former SNL writer Harper Steele, Will Ferrell has found a new project in Street Justice, a comedy that he’ll produce and star in for 20th Century Studios.

Based on an original idea by Dave Callaham, the film has Ferrell playing a Dirty Harry type who goes about taking justice into his own hands, sources tell us. Peter Atencio, a comedy veteran currently in post on Legendary’s forthcoming live-action/animation hybrid Animal Friends, will direct.

Callaham, the writer behind Shang-Chi and the Oscar-nominated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, penned the script on spec — selling it in a large seven-figure deal, according to our sources — and will serve as executive producer. Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum will produce for Gloria Sanchez Productions, with David Koplan also aboard to produce. The project reunites Callaham and...

A “Cliffhanger” follow-up keeps on rolling. But now in a much different configuration.

Rocket Science in partnership with Thank You Pictures and Supernix has announced that filming is underway on “Cliffhanger,” a reboot of the 1993 action extravaganza that starred Sylvester Stallone and John Lithgow. This new version stars Lily James and Pierce Brosnan and is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, based on a story by Ana Lily Amirpour.

A proposed follow-up to “Cliffhanger” dates back to 1994, when TriStar announced “Cliffhanger 2: The Dam,” with Stallone returning. For years it sat fallow until 2019, when Amirpour was hired and Jason Momoa was earmarked to star. In 2023 it was re-announced as a legacy sequel, with Stallone set to return under the direction of Ric Roman Waugh. Mark Bianculli wrote that version of the script. Later in 2023, Jean-François Richet was hired to replace Waugh.

And now the production has veered in an entirely different direction,...

Exclusive: Makeready, the production company led by producer Brad Weston and Netflix alum Collin Creighton, has extended by three years its overall deal with Fifth Season. Joining the party is Topic Studios; the Makeready deal is the first in a new multiyear joint venture between Topic and Fifth Season in which they’ll back production companies with financing and development funds to create premium television content.

Makeready has hired former Temple Hill exec Sydney Title to run its television division.

Makeready made its original deal with Fifth Season, and it yielded such films as the Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley starrer Killer Heat, which was Prime Video’s top film worldwide for two weeks. There also was A Thousand and One, the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner and debut feature from A.V. Rockwell. Upcoming films include Opus for A24, starring John Malkovich and The Bear’s Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri...

DC Studios' plans to reboot the Dceu as the Dcu are still proving somewhat confusing for fans. It's a fresh start with a new Superman in a completely different world, but Creature Commands has all the hallmarks of a sequel to The Suicide Squad.

Then, there's the fact we're getting Peacemaker season 2...even though season 1 is no longer in continuity. Except it kind of is. Maybe. As reboots go, it's perhaps not the completely clean break this franchise desperately needed.

While Superman will feature B-List superheroes like Mister Terrific and Hawkgirl, many fans remain eager to learn what's happening with the likes of Aquaman and The Flash.

They're obviously getting recast (Gunn may or may not have praised The Flash to appease Warner Bros. higher-ups but can surely see it would be a bad move to welcome Ezra Miller back as Barry Allen), and the filmmaker addressed their absence during...

Movies based on video games haven’t had the best track record, lest we forget the Street Fighter disaster of 1994. But that may be changing.

The recent Chris Pratt Insults Italian-Americans (aka The Super Mario Bros. Movie) made over a billion dollars at the global box office. And the HBO series The Last of Us, proved that video games could inspire critically-acclaimed dramatic works that in no way involve talking hedgehogs or raiding tombs.

So it’s no surprise that there are more video game movies coming down the pike. There’s a Legend of Zelda project in the works, and before that, we’ll be getting the vomitous CGI onslaught known as Minecraft. At least Jason Momoa’s stylist seemed to be having fun.

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Now this trend is going to even stranger places, as evidenced by the announcement that Apple is developing a movie based on The Oregon Trail.

Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin may both have played Superman, but the compensation for their roles is quite different. British actor Henry Cavill first stepped into the role of Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel, introducing him as Clark Kent in the DC Extended Universe (Dceu). He portrayed Superman for almost a decade, becoming a well-known face for the iconic superhero. Tyler Hoechlin, on the other hand, plays Superman in Superman & Lois, a TV series that premiered in 2021.

Henry Cavill as Superman | Credits: Warner Bros.

Although Hoechlin’s portrayal of Superman brought the character to life on the small screen in a family-focused superhero series, Cavill’s portrayal made him a mainstay of DC’s blockbuster flicks. In reality, though, Cavill’s pay for Man of Steel pales in comparison to Hoechlin’s Superman and Lois pay.

Henry Cavill had a modest start as a superhero compared to others

Cavill...

The new Dcu is shaping up to be something truly epic, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. We're gearing up for a universe that’s going to revolve around Superman, with the new film, Superman, set to debut in July 2025. The movie stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, with Rachel Brosnahan taking on the role of Lois Lane—the leading lady we all know and love. Plus, we'll get our first look at House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, making her big-screen Dcu debut. And let's not forget Nathan Fillion stepping in as Guy Gardner, giving us a Green Lantern with some serious personality. This new lineup already has so much potential, and we’re just getting started.

With all these amazing castings confirmed, it’s hard not to think about who else could fill out the Justice League roster in...

Venom: The Last Dance Box Office (China): Beats Aquaman 2( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Venom: The Last Dance is experiencing a good time at the box office in China. The film has hit a significant mark there in four days. On Saturday, it surpassed a record registered by Jason Momoa starrer DC film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, aka Aquaman 2. Venom 3 could register one of the biggest openings for comic book movies in China post-covid. Scroll below for the deets.

The film’s domestic opening isn’t looking so good, but the overseas numbers can give it the much-needed boost. It held its #1 position at the Korean box office. It is the second comic book movie to release this month after Joker: Folie a Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, but we all know how that is going. Will Tom Hardy’s film suffer the same fate? Luckily, the...

In a twist that would have Dwight Schrute reaching for his Battlestar Galactica DVDs, Amazon’s upcoming God of War live-action series has just landed a showrunner with some serious sci-fi cred. The news has sent ripples of excitement through both the gaming and TV communities, with fans eager to see how this unexpected choice will shape the adaptation of the beloved PlayStation franchise.

A choice that is bound to be approved by the Assistant (to the) Regional Manager himself. | Image Credit: NBC

But who is this mystery showrunner, and why would Dunder Mifflin’s most eccentric employee be so thrilled? Well, grab your Leviathan Axe and polish your Blades of Chaos, because we’re about to dive into the realm of Norse mythology by way of… outer space?

A Showrunner Worthy of Valhalla

According to Deadline, Ronald D. Moore has been tapped as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner...

Now it’s official. Netflix has confirmed it is moving forward with a second season of anthology series Beef, and also confirmed, as we previously reported, that Oscar Isaac (Scenes From A Marriage), Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman), Charles Melton (May December) and Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla) will star in the upcoming installment.

In Season 2, a young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner. Further Season 2 details will be revealed at a later time.

The first season of Beef starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, premiered in 2023 and went on to win a slew of awards including eight Emmy Awards, four Critics Choice Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Gotham Awards, two Film Independent Spirit Awards, two SAG Awards, as well as PGA, WGA and AFI Honors.

Following the sad passing of Baywatch actor Michael Newman, his cause of death has been revealed.

In the ’80s, Newman was the only main member of the iconic series to have worked as an actual lifeguard.

Now, his passing goes alongside other recent celebrity deaths.

Michael Newman struggled with Parkinson’s disease for years. But what was his cause of death?

Donna D’Errico, actor and lifeguard Michael Newman, and Traci Bingham attending a ‘Baywatch’ press event to unveil the show’s new cast members on Malibu Beach in Malibu, California, July 17th 1996. (Photo Credit: Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) Michael Newman has passed away

On Sunday, October 20, Baywatch actor Michael Newman passed away.

Mike Newman was 68 years old. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sarah, by his adult children, Chris and Emily, and by his one-year-old granddaughter, Charlie.

The actor, who portrayed Mike ‘Newmie’ Newman on Baywatch, had been ill for years.

Emilia Clarke has been very vocal about her feelings playing Daenerys Targaryen in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Even after its eight-season run, fans still remember the events in the first season as vividly as the daylight, and so does the actress.

Credits: Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones / HBO

She was only 24 when she portrayed Khaleesi on screen, a performance that required her to bare a lot of skin. Not only did this take a toll on her mental health, but the fans’ criticisms were also harsh and insensitive.

Emilia Clarke Vowed Never to Google Her Name After One Devastating Incident

Fresh out of drama school, actress Emilia Clarke got her big break when she was cast in Game of Thrones. The opportunity looked very exciting, and for a rookie star, it must have felt like cloud nine. It’s only normal to have the desire to know what...

Exclusive: Gathr, a film and event tech firm, has launched a “partner Tvod” service aimed at helping films seen as problematic by major tech platforms connect with commercial audiences and supporters.

The new offering will be used during the fourth quarter by a number of notable features, including festival breakout Union, Deadline has learned. The documentary about a labor organizing effort at an Amazon warehouse on New York’s Staten Island won acclaim at the last Sundance Film Festival, and was given a U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for the Art of Change.

Due to its subject matter, distributors shied away despite the buzz, but Gathr’s solution allows the transactional video on demand (Tvod) window to unfold on terms set by affiliate partners. They can integrate a film’s Tvod presence into their own websites, with rights holders establishing terms that could include minimum and maximum retail pricing,...

Fans had unanimous feelings about the epic finale of Game of Thrones as after eight long seasons, it felt like the years of work were all for nothing. The culprit was evidently the changes made, especially in the latter installments, and these alterations, no matter how small they were, impacted the larger picture.

Credits: Emilia Clarke and Drogon in Game of Thrones / HBO

Somehow, it felt like nothing could have salvaged the ending given the narrative that the creators wrote, and at some point, one particular part of the story could have improved it. The thing is – they also omitted this crucial Daenerys scene from the book.

Game of Thrones Left Out Important Daenerys Targaryen Vision Scenes

Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen was seen visiting the House of the Undying in Season 2, and there she experienced a couple of visions such as witnessing the throne covered in snow, as well...

Overseeing the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is no small feat, but Rip Wheeler (played by Cole Hauser) does it well, and with style. In Taylor Sheridan's hit series "Yellowstone," Rip's responsibilities as a foreman are just one aspect of his personality, as his complex motivations and no-nonsense outlook have helped evolve the character into a fan favorite. Rip's relationship with Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) has also come a long way, with the two overcoming the obstacles surrounding a traditional star-crossed lovers scenario and becoming an unstoppable duo, here to stay despite the constant attacks on the Duttons throughout the series.

Hauser plays Rip with equal parts restrained ruthlessness and vulnerability, creating a balanced outlook that is intensely flawed but still easy to root for. Part of Rip's moral dilemma stems from his difficult past, which he constantly ran away from to avoid the trauma associated with his family before the...

Kelly Clarkson was thrown for a loop during an interview with Warren Zeiders when a near-nude photo of him popped up on the screen. Her reaction was both relatable and hilarious. Stay on this page to see the photo that had the American Idol icon blushing.

Warren Zeiders Promotes New Album

Warren Zeiders has only been in the country music industry since 2021 but he already has four albums under his belt. He released his fourth studio album, Relapse, in August 2024.

Warren Zeiders/Credit: YouTube

He’s in the middle of a tour to promote the album. But he had time to stop by The Kelly Clarkson Show to chat with the American Idol winner and perform a song off the album. But the conversation took a turn when Kelly Clarkson got flustered.

Kelly Clarkson Blushes At Steamy Warren Zeiders Photo

Kelly Clarkson turned success as a musician into success as a talk show host.

Wait! What year is it? After finding tremendous success with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Mattel Films is partnering with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists to pull the lever on a live-action View-Master movie inspired by the iconic toy. The device, which displays 3-D pictures inserted onto a rotating disc, gives viewers a window to other worlds, distant locations, animal habitats, famous cartoon landscapes, and anything your imagination can think of.

According to Mattel’s official press release for its View-Master film, View-Master has entertained children and adults since its introduction in 1939. The stereoscopic viewing device has been a popular childhood staple for generations and has taken its fans all over the world with its 3-D image reels, creating worlds of imagination and storytelling for every adventure seeker at heart.

“View-Master has inspired generations to embark on boundless adventures, offering a treasure trove of storytelling possibilities for this film,” said Robbie Brenner,...

Al Pacino had quite the journey while filming The Godfather, and it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He opened up about a surprising injury he sustained on set that made him truly grateful. During an intense scene, things went a little sideways, leaving him with a reminder of just how intense the filming experience could get.

Al Pacino as Michael Corleone from The Godfather | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Instead of letting the mishap get him down, Pacino felt a wave of appreciation wash over him. That moment pushed him to embrace the craft and the incredible team around him. He knew he was part of something legendary, and this injury only deepened his connection to the role. Talk about a twist of fate that left him thankful for the experience!

A Twist of Fate: How an Injury Shaped Al Pacino’s Iconic Role in The Godfather Al Pacino as Michael Corleone...

Legendary Entertainment, the company behind the Dune and Godzilla franchises, said it has completed a buyout of Wanda Group’s remaining equity interest.

Legendary funded the buyout with cash on its balance sheet without outside financing. This means the company is now owned solely by management and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo, which bought a $760m minority stake in 2022.

On Monday Legendary said it had retained “significant excess liquidity” to finance its business and planned expansion, which will see it continue to grow its film and television output and develop intellectual property.

Last year it secured a five-year $800m...

Legendary Entertainment has bought out Chinese multinational conglomerate Wanda Group’s remaining 60% equity interest in the studio known for the “Dune” and “Godzilla” franchises.

The transaction was funded entirely by Legendary using cash on its balance sheet. Legendary emphasized that it retains “significant excess liquidity” after the transaction to fund its current business and planned expansion. In 2023, the studio secured a five-year, $800 million credit facility led by J.P. Morgan.

“The purchase of Wanda’s remaining ownership interest is the next strategic step in Legendary’s long-range growth plan. With our outstanding creative team, headed by Mary Parent, developing, producing and marketing high-quality film and television and working with leading artists remains core to our expansion,” Legendary CEO Josh Grode said in a statement. “I want to thank and acknowledge Wanda, who has been an outstanding and supportive shareholder since 2016, and I congratulate them on this transaction.”

As part of the move,...

Legendary Entertainment has completed a buyout of Wanda Group’s remaining equity interest in a move CEO Josh Grode said ushers in a new era for the studio.

Financial terms weren’t disclosed but Legendary said it funded the transaction entirely from cash on its balance sheet for the deal led by Grode, without tapping partner Apollo Global. Legendary and Apollo now co-own the company and the board will be evenly split between management and the private equity giant that invested $760 million in Legendary in 2022.

Chinese conglomerate Wanda acquired the studio in 2016. “I think they were in a position where they needed some capital [and] the opportunity arose for us to buy Wanda’s interest at a valuation that would be very accretive to both management and Apollo. And so, as a result, we were able to get a transaction done,” Grode tells Deadline.

Legendary, created in 2000, develops, produces, markets, and...

Legendary Entertainment, the producer of the “Dune” franchise, has bought out Dalian Wanda Group’s stake in the company. The pact leaves Legendary and Apollo Global Management in control. Terms of the sale, which Legendary financed itself via cash on its balance sheet, have not been disclosed. Legendary said it did not rely on outside financing for the transaction.

Dalian Wanda Group, a Chinese conglomerate, bought the entertainment company in 2016 for $3.5 billion. Apollo later bought a stake in Legendary in 2022 for $760 million.

Talks to buy out Wanda started roughly six months ago. In an interview, Josh Grode, the CEO of Legendary, said he couldn’t remember if the discussions originated with Legendary or Wanda, but said the deal will help the company when it comes to possible expansion.

“We have a good amount of excess liquidity on our balance sheet and this was a chance for us to do something...

With Joaquin Phoenix’s latest iteration Joker: Folie à Deux struggling to meet ends at the box office, it reminded us of how the DC universe has struggled in recent years with its sequels. Take for example Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman 1984 and even Zachary Levi’s Shazam: Fury of the Gods—both films ended up earning catastrophic reviews and numbers at the box office, despite its initial hype.

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker: Folie à Deux | image: Warner Bros.

It seems the DC universe is under a sequel curse, which began shortly after Christian Bale’s The Dark Knight trilogy conclusion. Considering how Bale’s Batman movies managed to earn significant popularity and box office numbers, it seems that the DC movies have failed in recent times to replicate Christopher Nolan’s vision, which turned the films into blockbuster success.

Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker: Folie à Deux...

Over the years, Charlize Theron has proven to be a powerful talent, known for her versatility and the depth she brings to her roles. From intense dramas to action-packed blockbusters, the actress has repeatedly shown the world that she can embody many characters with finesse. However, her portrayal of Cipher in the Fast and Furious franchise raised a lot of questions about the handling of female villains in major film series, particularly how her aura and talent feel underutilized in a narrative dominated by male-centric themes.

Charlize Theron as Cipher in the Fast and Furious franchise | Credits: Universal Pictures

The Fast and Furious franchise garnered a massive following over the years thanks to its thrilling action sequences and the strong themes of family and loyalty. However, the introduction of Cipher in the 2017 film, The Fate of the Furious, revealed a significant flaw in the series.

Why Fast and Furious fans...

No matter how you feel about Rotten Tomatoes, it's now more important than ever when it comes to whether moviegoers decide to check out the latest releases in theaters, and it's not uncommon for studios to tout scores as proudly as they do star ratings.

In the case of the DC Extended Universe, the franchise has never had a particularly easy time of it with critics. These movies were overshadowed by the Marvel Cinematic Universe from the start; attempts to be totally different failed and later releases which borrowed heavily from the McU's tone drew a mixed response. 

The Dceu started with 2013's Man of Steel and, technically, ended this month with Joker: Folie à Deux. Like The Batman and Joker, that wasn't set in the Dceu itself but it was released pre-DC Studios and under the Warner Bros. umbrella. 

Now, we're taking a closer look at how the...

The Environmental Media Association has unveiled its list of nominated productions for this year’s awards gala, in addition to honoring “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson for her environmental leadership.

“I’m truly honored to receive the Ema Futures Award,” said Brunson. “As someone who deeply cares about the environment, it means a lot to be recognized for using both my platform and my comedy to inspire change. I’m proud to be part of a community that values sustainability, and I’m excited to keep moving forward on a path toward a greener planet.”

The Ema Awards gala, presented by Toyota, will be hosted by Malin Akerman and Dermot Mulroney on Oct. 26 at the Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles. The ceremony brings together environmental trailblazers in television and film to celebrate sustainable achievements on set and on screen.

“I’m so excited to return to the...

It has been more than two decades since the first Fast & Furious movie hit the theatre screens. Since then, there has been no looking back for the films keep on coming and coming, showing more of the much-loved street racing, spies, heists, and themes of family.

Fast & Furious franchise | Credit: Universal Pictures

After years of amazing viewers with their heart-pounding action sequences, and sometimes not-so-epic yet tear-jerking installments, this high-octane saga is revving up its engines for yet another but final ride. Having started with Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker, the franchise has now enrolled some of the finest actors of our time, many of whom are expected to return in the latest upcoming ‘grand finale’ flick of the franchise.

With Dominic Toretto and his ‘crew’/’family’ once again expected to defy the odds, one cannot help but wonder what new challenges will they face and...

HBO announced today that Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler have officially joined the cast of the upcoming DC series Lanterns. Aaron Pierre will play John Stewart and Kyle Chandler has been cast as Hal Jordan.

The anticipated series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Lanterns is an HBO series in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King will co-write the series based on the DC comic Green Lantern.

James Hawes directs the first two episodes. The series is executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King, and Hawes.

Aaron Pierre currently stars as the lead in Jeremy Saulnier’s Rebel Ridge, which debuted on Netflix on September 6th and was the #1 title worldwide on the streaming service for three weeks in a row.

Lady Gaga’s Joker: Folie à Deux and Adam Driver’s Megalopolis are currently locked in a box office competition. Both films were released a week apart, but their theatrical performances couldn’t be more different from one another. It’s no secret that Joker 2, despite its appalling reviews, is riding on the success of a huge IP and its 2019 predecessor, Joker‘s success.

Image from Joker: Folie À Deux | Official Trailer – Warner Bros. Pictures (YouTube)

Tod Phillips’ magnum opus has already earned a whopping $121 million at the worldwide box office, on a $200 million budget, despite releasing a week after Megalopolis. On the other hand, Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious sci-fi drama is stumbling at merely $8.5 million worldwide earnings on an enormous $120 million budget. This all has got us wondering how differently Gaga and Driver’s careers have gone since their $153 million blockbuster House of Gucci.

Exploring Lady Gaga...

The MCU is gearing up to introduce the Mutants, something we’ve known since Disney acquired Fox. While you could argue that the Mutants have already made a few brief appearances, the X-Men themselves haven’t yet entered the MCU.

Although their full debut is still some time away, Marvel has promised a major introduction in the future.

Even though we don’t know all the details, it’s clear that Feige and Marvel are taking their time to get it right. The X-Men’s arrival in the MCU will be a major moment and will shape the franchise for years to come.

Given the importance of this debut, fans are understandably anxious about who Marvel will cast. With an already-established X-Men universe, comparisons between the old and new casts are inevitable.

Although we don’t have any official casting news yet, a Reddit user, Time-Classroom-2442, has shared their own...

The MCU will soon welcome the Mutants. This is nothing new, of course, as we have known this since Disney acquired Fox. You may argue that the Mutants have already made multiple appearances in the MCU, but the X-Men haven’t. Although it will take some time for them to do so, we have been promised a significant debut in the future.

Now, even if we are unaware of all the specifics, we are confident that Feige and Marvel want to do this correctly because the X-Men’s MCU debut will be significant and will influence the franchise for years to come.

With that in mind, it’s easy to see why fans are anxious about Marvel’s casting choices. The X-Men already have an established fictional universe, so comparisons with the MCU version are inevitable. While we still have no idea who will be cast, Reddit user Time-Classroom-2442 has...

Jason Momoa and Adria Arjona are still going strong as a couple!

The 45-year-old actor confirmed his relationship status with the 32-year-old actress by leaving a flirty comment on her recent Instagram post.

Adria took to her Instagram page on Thursday (October 3) to share a series of photos from her trip to Italy.

“See you next year Italia ❤️,” Adria captioned the photos.

Jason saw the post and clearly liked what he saw!

Keep reading to find out more…

Jason commented with six red heart emojis and the smiling heart-eyed emoji. He clearly is in love!

Jason and Adria confirmed their relationship back in May 2024 and she kept a low profile while supporting him at an event in Los Angeles in early June. We have those photos!

Timothée Chalamet’s fame skyrocketed after his appearance in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series. The actor portrayed the role of Lisan Al Gaib, who is supposedly the prophesied messiah in Fremen culture. His get-up as the mysterious figure awed fans for a while until they craved something else.

Now, the actor is scheduled to star in Josh Safdie’s film Marty Supreme, which is believed to be based on the life of Marty Reisman. He was a popular ping pong player and the actor is going to step into his shoes. Recently, photos from the set of the upcoming movie were released on social media and fans went gaga over Chalamet’s new look.

From fictional messiah to talented sportsman

Timothée Chalamet has featured in some of the most well-known projects like Ladybird, Call Me By Your Name, Little Women, and Wonka. The actor soon gained a massive fan following...

Ever since its beginning in 2011, Game of Thrones stars Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington immediately hit it off. The pair first met on set and quickly developed a brother-sister-like relationship. Despite playing intense and often heavy roles, their friendship was full of lighthearted moments. In fact, the actress who portrayed Daenerys Targaryen even often referred to the 37-year-old as her best friend, and their close connection only deepened as the show progressed.

Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington in a still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

However, during the seventh season of the adapted show, Clarke and Harington’s characters began an on-screen romance. Although the intimate scenes may have been a little awkward for the besties at first, the actress revealed that the Jon Snow actor found a way to make it worse.

Emilia Clarke shed light on her intimate scenes with Kit Harington

In HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones,...

Minecraft has remained a cultural juggernaut for over a decade, thriving not only through its gameplay but by harnessing the boundless imagination of its community, and there’s one aspect of this that has allowed the game to stay relevant for all these years: memes and memes on top of more memes.

Steve and Alex in Minecraft – Image Credit: Mojang Studios.

From “Creeper, Aw Man” to the countless other memes, the game’s memes have always pervaded every bit of this community. However, a new meme emerging from a unique series of videos is now about to transcend nearly all that came before it, gripping and not letting go of anyone’s attention with its narrative and lore.

How did Minecraft’s Parkour Civilization meme come to be? The Parkour Outskirts in Parkour Civilization – Image Credit: Mojang Studios and Evbo.

So, Parkour Civilization, as a proper meme, originated from a...

A lot is riding on television pilots. That's essentially your first episode, so it's going to determine whether the network or streamer moves forward on your series or adds it to the scrap heap of shows that almost were.

While shooting the pilot, several issues might arise. Oftentimes, that issue is casting. Be it a matter of chemistry or being just plain wrong for a role that initially felt like a perfect fit, actors can find themselves jettisoned even after the pilot is finished. "Gilligan's Island" had some casting slip-ups before bringing together an ensemble for the ages. On a decidedly more serious (and pricey) note, there's "Game of Thrones," the pilot for which went so incredibly sideways they had to reshoot the whole thing and recast one of the most pivotal roles.

The big loser here was Tamzin Merchant, a then up-and-coming young actor who'd landed what she thought...

Game of Thrones almost showed a cameo scene of George R.R. Martin, a chance the author decided against. The famed HBO series wrapped up in 2019 after eight installments, but even today, fans are still lamenting its anticlimactic ending.

Credits: George R.R. Martin via CBS News

Martin’s planned appearance on the show won’t change the fact that the story ended most disappointingly, and perhaps it was a good call that he chose not to accept the showrunners’ offer. Not only was it impractical on his part but it also wouldn’t appease the dismay of fans.

George R.R. Martin Almost Had a Cameo in Game of Thrones Season 8

David Benioff and Dan Weiss offered George R.R. Martin a cameo scene for the final season of Game of Thrones. In his interview with Entertainment Weekly, the author revealed he was enticed to say yes, although he ultimately declined.

A Minecraft Movie is shaping up to be another potential disappointment for a video game to be adapted into a live-action film. The gaming community made it no secret that the teaser trailer is not something they were satisfied with and the finished product could be a massive trainwreck. The producers of Warner Bros issued a 150 million dollar budget, and while the visuals and aesthetics look impressive, it seems underwhelming, and fans are not excited.

The gaming community is not interested in the live-action Minecraft movie. Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

The film had the advantage of a massive budget and production team but it was not enough to satisfy the fans. However, a YouTuber achieved something that Warner Bros. Pictures could not.

A YouTuber’s Fanmade Animation Short Is More Well-Received Than a Live-Action Minecraft Trailer The movie is proof that not everything works in live-action. Image Credit: Warner Bros.

In the world of video games, Minecraft surely has a large fan following. And based on this, fans were taken by surprise when a movie adapted from the game was announced by Warner Bros. To add more intrigue, actor Jason Momoa was also roped in to play the lead Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison.

A still from A Minecraft Movie trailer | Credits: Warner Bros.

Not just him, but other notable names such as Jack Black, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks were also added to the cast list.

However, a recent update from the upcoming movie has received a rather negative response from the fans. The first look of a Bee was recently dropped on X, and by the reactions of fans, it’s safe to say they are not at all happy.

A Minecraft Movie: First Look at Bee Sparks Fan Backlash Jack Black in a still from A Minecraft...

As The Year Of Jack Black Being In Video Game Movies—and its corollary, The Year Of Us All Getting A Little Tired Of Jack Black—continues apace, we continue to be served new snippets of Black's latest, quite loud performance: His turn as mute default player character Steve from indie video game hit Minecraft,...

Last month, Lionsgate released a new version of The Crow onto the big screen (you can read our review of the film at This Link and see how we thinks it compares to other Crow movies Here), and it recently received a PVOD (Premium Video on Demand) and Premium Electronic Sell-Through release, so it’s available for purchase for the price of $24.99 on Amazon’s Prime Video, or it can be rented for $19.99. To help you decide whether or not you’d like to check out the PVOD release, we’ve gotten our hands on an Exclusive clip from a bonus featurette that digs into the film’s visual style, from set design to vehicle choices, and you can watch it in the embed above.

There was a time when we would refer to this project as a remake, but Lionsgate let it be known that this is not to be called a remake,...

Green Lantern has had a rough history on film. In 2011, Warner Bros. bet on the hero being their Iron Man; a B-lister underdog who could kick off a blockbuster franchise. "Green Lantern" starring Ryan Reynolds did not fly high so the character was almost completely absent from the DC Extended Universe. (None of the major Green Lanterns show up in either cut of "Justice League.")

Now, James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios is again looking to make the Green Lantern Corps an early fixture of their DC Films. Nathan Fillion is playing Guy Gardner in 2025's "Superman" and a "Lanterns" TV series is currently in development at HBO. A "True Detective" style murder mystery, "Lanterns" will star the two most famous comic Green Lanterns: Hal Jordan and John Stewart (not the one from "The Daily Show").

Kyle Chandler has recently been cast as Hal Jordan, so what about John?...

Exclusive: Joe Hipps, who stepped down as Head of TV for Fifth Season earlier this month, is segueing to producing with a deal at another indie studio, A24. Hipps has launched a production company with an exclusive deal to develop and produce television series for A24.

Hipps surprised many when he exited Fifth Season after 16 years as a TV development executive, nine at MRC and seven at Fifth Season. It was rumored at the time that he may be looking for a change of pace and a career change.

As Head of TV at Fifth Season, Hipps oversaw a portfolio of more than a dozen series, including Apple TV+’s Severance and Lady In The Lake, Max’s Tokyo Vice as well as Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers and Life & Beth. His upcoming projects include The Savant, starring Jessica Chastain, and The Cheif of War, starring Jason Momoa — both...

Since its release in 2022, Elden Ring has captured the hearts of millions of players with its immersive storytelling, intricate narrative threads, and even more engaging gameplay mechanics, which will punish them if they are not extra careful. With the popularity of the game and various live-action video game adaptations recently, it is sooner rather than later that it will also get an adaptation.

Many believe Elden Ring will get a live-action movie adaptation sooner rather than later. | Image Credit: FromSoftware

However, many fans think this is a bad idea, as the recent track record of video game adaptation has shown that the transition from interactive medium to film often results in disaster. Many strongly believe that adapting Elden Ring will be a huge task, and as a result, it could become an even bigger nightmare than the ill-fated Minecraft film.

Elden Ring’s Adaptation Will Distort Its Characters and Themes...

Exclusive: 3000 Pictures’ biopic on the Long Beach band Sublime is gaining serious traction and some major talent as sources tell Deadline that Kj Apa is attached to star as Bradley Nowell in the film, with Justin Chon on board to direct. Chon is also writing the screenplay with Bobby Hundreds, based on Chris Mundy’s original draft.

Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and David Ready from Chernin Entertainment are producing the film, which is in development. Original Sublime members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson are executive producing along with Nowell’s son Jakob Nowell — who now is Sublime’s lead singer — and widow Troy Nowell on behalf of the late singer’s estate. Francis Lawrence also is executive producing, as is Jamie Spetner, Director of Development at Chernin Entertainment. Marisa Paiva is overseeing the project for 3000 Pictures.

The laid-back trio Sublime spawned an entire genre — fusing reggae grooves, punk grittiness,...

Best known to daytime fans for her portrayal as Jessica Griffin on “As The World Turns,” actress Tamara Tunie has joined the cast of CBS’ “Beyond The Gates,” the newly retitled daytime drama series set to premiere in early 2025 on the network, it was announced on Thursday.

“Beyond The Gates”

CBS

Tunie is set to play “Anita Dupree,” the family’s matriarch who at one time was a famous singer. Since leaving that life behind, Anita has worked hard for her success, while also raising two daughters with her now-retired senator husband. Underneath her glamorous and refined exterior, there is a fierceness she’s gained from her humble beginnings in Chicago.

“Beyond The Gates” tells the story of the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty.

Set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the...