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"What is he to you?" "A second chance at life!" MGM+ has revealed the first official trailer for the series A Tale of Two Cities, a brand new adaptation of the Charles Dickens story. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, and release to live in London with his daughter Lucie whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. It was adapted a few times

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The future of Barbie 2 is unclear after talks between Warner Bros. and its creative team stalled. Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Greta Gerwig, and Noah Baumbach reportedly need new agreements before the sequel can move ahead.According to The New York Times, Warner Bros. film chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy have roughly four months to place another Barbie movie into active development. If the required contracts are not completed, rights connected to Gerwig’s

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Ryan Gosling is reportedly asking for a massive payday to reprise his iconic role in Barbie 2. Such a demand is likely to affect the production and might result in the sequel being shelved.As per the latest reports from The New York Times, the entire cast of Barbie 2 is asking for a significant pay raise. Notably, Gosling, who plays Ken, has allegedly demanded $20 million. Besides him, the other stars will have a considerable increase in their pay. This will be coupled

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MGM+ has released the official trailer for its upcoming A Tale of Two Cities adaptation. Based on Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel of the same name, the drama series is led by Game of Thrones star Kit Harington.A Tale of Two Cities premieres on September 6 on MGM+. Set in 1782 London during the war between Britain and France, this four-part historical drama promises a gripping tale of love, redemption, and sacrifice. The series adapts the best-selling English-language nove

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A new Season 3 update for Peacemaker has disappointed some John Cena fans. The DC series featuring the retired professional wrestler as the lead was a critical hit. It introduced several memorable characters that fans connected with.However, a recent update from The Ankler stated that there are currently no plans for Peacemaker Season 3. According to the source, the status for Peacemaker Season 3 reads, “No current plans for a third season.”
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A new update on the DCU’s upcoming Booster Gold series may give fans some much-needed hope. The upcoming series had entered limbo after DC Studios rejected writer David Jenkins’ submitted script. However, DC never officially said it had canceled the series, and it appears the show may yet come out just fine.According to a report from The Ankler, DC is still moving forward with Booster Gold. The series remains in development and is reportedly seeking a new writ

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Samuel L. Jackson plans to fake his death in the Just Play Dead trailer. The new crime thriller is helmed by Martin Campbell, best known for working on the 007 movie Casino Royale, and more.The official synopsis for Just Play Dead reads, “Wealthy criminal mastermind Jack Wolfe is cornered by the Feds, but you can’t arrest a dead man. His plan? Fake his death, claim a $30 million insurance payout with his grieving wife Nora, and frame her surfer lover Chad. But

"It's a story in which hatred is finally overcome... by love." Abramorama has unveiled the official trailer for a documentary film titled Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, from doc mastermind Alex Gibney. It premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to mostly good reviews, but that's usually the case with Gibney's films. Knife offers an intimate portrait of author Salman Rushdie in the aftermath of the 2022 knife attack that nearly took his life. More than 30 ye

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David Robert Mitchell’s sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street is heading for theatrical release with strong early reviews. While critics are praising the film’s tense action sequences and core performances, its brisk 99-minute runtime is emerging as a major selling point for moviegoers tired of long blockbusters. The film moves quickly and packs its dinosaur action into a short, focused experience.Mama’s Geeky critic Tessa Smith called the fi

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Peacock has released the official trailer for Season 2 of The Paper. The popular sitcom is a spin-off of the American mockumentary series The Office. Its sophomore season returns with the eccentric employees of the Toledo Truth Teller facing new challenges.Season 2 of The Paper premieres on Peacock on September 9, 2026. The upcoming season is expected to feature 10 episodes. As with the previous season, all episodes will be released at once for fans to binge.Check out The

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Two Batman TV shows featuring iconic villainous characters were passed over by DC and HBO Max. The famous caped crusader has plenty of antagonists in Gotham City, and the rejected TV projects focused on two of his known arch-nemeses.It’s been revealed that DC and HBO Max passed on the pitches for Poison Ivy and Catwoman TV shows, reports The Ankler. At this point, it’s unclear if the shelved projects were part of James Gunn’s DCU or Matt Reeves

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A new trailer has revealed that Lanterns will be getting a new HBO Max companion TV show. While Lanterns is scheduled to premiere on August 16, 2026, DC fans will also have Lanterns: The Official Podcast to watch alongside the series.The trailer for the podcast series was released by the official YouTube channels of HBO Max and DC. The podcast, hosted by famous American TikToker Juju Green, will delve into a detailed breakdown of each episode of Lanterns. Green, aka Straw Hat

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Two heavily anticipated DCU TV shows have reportedly been cancelled. The update comes despite James Gunn announcing both shows several years ago.Back in 2023, Gunn announced a host of upcoming TV shows for DCU fans. Waller and Paradise Lost were among them. However, according to the latest reports from The Ankler, both projects have been scrapped. Although there hasn’t been any confirmation from James Gunn, it remains to be seen if The Ankler’s report is inde

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James Franco has returned to scripted television with a new mobile-first series. Love, Lies & Frank is now streaming exclusively on Shortical. The 50-episode microdrama marks Franco’s move into the growing vertical entertainment format.The actor plays Jimmy Frank, an eccentric advertising agency CEO who hides serious problems behind confidence and humor. Criminal and supernatural threats begin surrounding his company, while unresolved events from his past create

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Marvel’s new X-Men would benefit from saving Wolverine for the sequel instead of bringing him in for the first movie.The X-Men are starting to assemble in the MCU. The first confirmed cast member is Sadie Sink, who will play Jean Grey. Sink made her Marvel debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. As for who will join her, Kit Connor as Scott Summers/Cyclops and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost are the only two actors who the trades have reported.All of the other actors

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Jon Lovitz did not like being repeatedly cast as a ‘pervert’ in Adam Sandler‘s movies. They have worked together on several movies. However, the American actor could not help but notice that he was repeatedly being asked to portray a particular type of character.Lovitz recently confronted Sandler about the issue during an appearance on The Tonight Show. The 69-year-old comedian said, “And I’m always playing a pervert. And I sa

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New concept art reveals Scorpion could look different in Spider-Man 4. The famous supervillain made his appearance in the latest MCU blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day, led by Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.Thanks to fresh concept art from the official book Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie, it has come to light that Michael Mando’s Mac Gargan/Scorpion originally had a mask on his face before this look was discarded from

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The trailer for the first season of the thriller series Neagley was dropped by Prime Video on August 12, 2026. The trailer release coincides with the release of Reacher season 4 on August 12, 2026.
Maria Sten will be playing the lead role for the series as Frances Neagley. The trailer reveals that Neagley will be investigating a dangerous case after the mysterious death of one of her old friends. While this will be a personal mission for Neagley, she will be joined by

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With Amazon MGM Studios searching for the next James Bond, the new favorite to play the character proves that 007 doesn’t need to be an A-list actor.One of the biggest questions in Hollywood revolves around James Bond and who will be the next actor to portray 007. It won’t be Daniel Craig, who departed from the franchise in 2021’s No Time to Die, his fifth film as Bond.
Deadline reported that the next round of Bond auditions will be sometim

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Odessa A’Zion has finally addressed the rumors linking her to Rogue in the upcoming X-Men reboot. In a recent interview, the actress was asked about speculation surrounding her casting in the X-Men universe. While she didn’t confirm her role in the film, her statement gave fans a topic to discuss.The rumors started earlier this year, with reports suggesting that Marvel Studios is considering A’Zion for the role of Rogue. Now, in an interview with Extra TV,

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Reacher, starring Alan Ritchson, is finally back with a new season. As always, comic book fans watching the hit Prime Video series will be reminded of how great Ritchson is in the role and how either DC or Marvel needs to snap him up for their shared universes. While many want to see him as Batman, the perfect comic book role for Ritchson is actually Eddie Brock/Venom.Ritchson as Batman is too obvious a role for the actor, given how similar the Gotham City-based vigilan

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The latest Willy Wonka movie with a massive twist finally has a release date. Kate Winslet and others have joined the cast of Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory.The new movie will be a fresh Willy Wonka narrative, one fans will experience for the very first time. With some significant hype around Netflix’s latest animated movie, the release date has recently been confirmed. According to Tudum by Netflix, the movie is scheduled for a November 5, 202

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Netflix released the official trailer for its upcoming coming-of-age sports drama Crew Girl on August 12, 2026. The coming-of-age teen drama stars a Star Trek: Section 31 actor in the lead role, who joins an all-boys rowing team at an elite prep school.Miku Martineau plays the role of protagonist Teagan Tao. The trailer for the series delves into how the character of Tao figures out life after joining prestigious Easton Prep. The trailer opens with how a family crisis disru

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The first reviews for Coyote vs. Acme are here, and critics are loving it, with some claiming it’s more enjoyable than other Looney Tunes movies. The film was originally shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023, but it was later picked up by Ketchup Entertainment to secure a release. Following a long development cycle, the live-action and CGI hybrid film will finally arrive in theaters later this month.At the time of writing, Coyote vs. Acme has a very impressive

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Paramount Pictures has released the final trailer for By Any Means, an upcoming crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Directed by Elegance Bratton, the film is set in 1966 Mississippi and follows a young Black FBI agent who is investigating the murders of civil rights leaders. In order to solve the case, he joins hands with mafia hitman Gregory Scarpa. Inspired by true events, the film is set to be released in theatres on September 4, 2

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Jessica Alba recently captured fans’ attention with her latest August snapshots. The sun-soaked photo series shows the actress in a bikini and sharing a tender kiss with actor Danny Ramirez. Together since mid-2025, the celebrity couple frequently shares glimpses into their life on social media.Jessica Alba shares August photos with Danny Ramirez and moreJessica Alba seems to be making the most of summer’s final days, dropping a 20-slide Instagr

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Zoe Saldaña has spoken candidly about her frustration with the questions she receives during Hollywood events. The Oscar winner said she is often asked about representation and inclusion when she is the only woman or person of color on a panel. She argued that such questions place an unfair burden on marginalized performers while “gatekeepers” within the industry are the people who should be asked these questions.Zoe Salda&ntil

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The hunt for the next James Bond may finally be over, says an unexpected insider. Popular television presenter Richard Osman has shared new information about one of the contenders for the role of 007.In the latest episode of his The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Osman discussed the highly anticipated casting of the next James Bond. “Someone told me for definite who the new Bond is the other day, but I mean that’s happened before,” the p

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Sucker Punch Productions has announced Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, adding new content to the open-world action game on PS5. The new edition will arrive just in time for the game’s first anniversary, with a new expansion, a new game mode, and other quality-of-life updates. The announcement comes five months after the launch of Ghost of Yōtei: Legends, the multiplayer game mode.The first new addition is the narrative expansion, Ech

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Jeremy Strong recently revealed what exactly he told Mark Zuckerberg after being cast in The Social Reckoning. Before commencing filming, Strong contacted Zuckerberg to discuss some important details.Strong will portray Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning. But before that, the actor wanted to get an accurate picture of the character he would play. In a recent interview with GQ, the 47-year-old said, “I wrote to him—I’m probably going to give Sony an a

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Marvel has shared a preview of the next Avengers era featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, and more. The upcoming run comes from highly acclaimed artists Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto.Avengers #1 is set to debut later this year in November and will focus on Earth’s Mightiest Survivors. The new comic book run will take place after the events of Avengers: Armageddon.The series will see the fan-favorite superheroes thrown into a dramatically transformed Marvel unive

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Saturday Night Live might be facing a major shake-up as a behind-the-scenes figure is bidding farewell to the show. Although he rarely appeared in the spotlight, he has shaped SNL for three long decades as a music booker.Brian Siedlecki joined the show back in 1996. While he started the journey as an intern, his work helped the show maintain its glory. As per The Hollywood Reporter, SNL has decided not to renew its contract with the talent booker. He started as an intern wh

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Tony Romo’s next NFL broadcast remains up in the air as CBS weighs its options following his July arrest. The network has now made clear that it has not decided when, or if, the former Cowboys quarterback will return to its NFL coverage, leaving his future with the broadcaster hanging in limbo.Tony Romo’s CBS future just got a lot more uncertainCBS Sports President David Berson addressed the situation Tuesday at the network’s NFL Media Day in

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Jared Leto took a frightening approach to playing Skeletor in Masters of the Universe. A behind-the-scenes video shows the actor with blood-like makeup across his face. The preparation offered co-stars a glimpse of the villain before visual effects completed his appearance.The footage, originally shared by the visual effects and pre-visualization company Proof Inc., shows Leto performing on set before filmmakers digitally transformed his face. His body appears i

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Bruce Campbell has recently expressed one major complaint about the latest Evil Dead movies. Thankfully, the actor-filmmaker has also proposed a way for the franchise to regain its former glory.
In a recent exclusive interview with Men’s Journal, Campbell stated, “I’d like more humor back in. The three features have been mostly humorless, and I personally have a problem with that. There’s no point for these to get too grim. You can be scary without bei

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John Hinckley Jr. has shared a new message for Jodie Foster 45 years after his assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. He sat down for a rare interview on The Mark Joseph Show podcast, where he got candid about the incident.Entertainment Weekly‘s exclusive preview of the interview, which will air Wednesday, August 12, shows Hinckley Jr. discussing his 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan. The 71-year-old also addressed Jodie Foste

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Alan Ritchson’s hit action TV show’s new season is available on Prime Video. Subscribers can access the platform to watch the new season starting today, August 12, 2026. The show has been adapted from the best-selling books of Lee Child.Reacher Season 4 is available for streaming on Prime Video. However, only three episodes are available for streaming currently, out of eight planned episodes. The remaining five episodes will release weekly on Wednesda

"I'm doing something so these people do not die!" EuropaCorp has revealed the first official trailer for the indie film titled Down the Arm of God, made by filmmaker Peter Brunner in collaboration with the actor Caleb Landry Jones. This is also produced by Luc Besson, which is why it's a EuropaCorp production, after they worked together making DogMan & Dracula. Inspired by true events, Down the Arm of God follows a young pastor through a harsh winter in a small Texas town where his mission t

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Reacher Season 4 introduces a mystery surrounding Anna Merrick. She dies by suicide on a Philadelphia subway, but Reacher quickly suspects something is wrong. Her brother Jacob believes she would never do it, and things get worse when her son Ben suddenly goes missing.Reacher Season 4 reveals who Anna is, teases the mystery around herAt first, Anna Merrick seems like an ordinary government employee. But Reacher soon suspects something is wrong about her death. Federal a

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Marvel Studios has to pay a hefty fine over a San Diego Comic-Con promotional stunt this year. Marvel wrapped the Gaslamp Quarter’s landmark arch in an Avengers: Doomsday installation to promote the film. This prompted the city of San Diego to fine Marvel Studios and its advertising partner Elevue Outdoor a hefty $160,000.As reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, the city also issued an additional $48,500 fine for other wraps around buildings during the

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The much-awaited return of Dragon Ball Super has fans across the globe excited, as it will bring back Beerus. This time around, however, viewers should expect the God of Destruction to tap into his wild side more than before.Jason Douglas breaks down Beerus’ role in new Dragon Ball Super animeDuring a recent panel discussion led by Collider‘s Maggie Lovitt at Big Lick Comic Con in Roanoke, Virginia, Jason Douglas, who provides the vo

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Popular CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo gets a crucial update following his drunk driving arrest last month. Apart from being the network’s No.1 analyst, Romo is also a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback.It’s been revealed that CBS Sports’ team hasn’t reached a final decision on Tony Romo yet. According to the network president David Berson, “It’s an evolving situation, and therefore we’re still investigating. There is no timetable or

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While some X-Men ’97 fans may hate it, the death of one character in the Season 2 finale was the right call. Some question the timing of the death, given what is teased for the upcoming season. However, in terms of theme, character, and plot, this death was the most logical development.The finale of X-Men ’97 Season 2, “Survival of the Fittest,” brings all of the season’s storylines together. The new superhero teams of X-Factor and X-Forc

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Rosie O’Donnell recalls filming her sex scene in And Just Like That… with Cynthia Nixon. The comedian appeared as a guest on the first episode of the third and final season of the Sex and the City spin-off show.In that episode, O’Donnell’s character, Sister Mary, breaks her chastity and sleeps with Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes. During an appearance on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, the 64-year-old comedian said that filming the intimate scen

"There are a lot of people who love zombies now who have no idea its roots." Kino Lorber has revealed the official trailer for a documentary film titled Black Zombie, a fascinating cinema history doc about the true origins of zombies. This premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival, with stops at other fests including Hot Docs in Canada, now ready for release in theaters starting in September. The powerful doc traces the origin and evolution of zombies from Haitian spiritual traditions to fixtures

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Kyle Chandler has revealed that the upcoming DCU series Lanterns came very close to having a different Hal Jordan. However, the actor says he decided to accept the role after an unusual second table read.Kyle Chandler reveals why he accepted Hal Jordan role in LanternsLanterns co-creator Damon Lindelof recently revealed that the team had always visualized Chandler in the role of Hal Jordan. However, they didn’t think the King Kong star would accept the part (via Tele

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Wagner Moura has shared an exciting update on the production of the upcoming Ocean’s Eleven prequel. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor spilled the tea on when he will begin filming.Warner Bros. Pictures has begun production on the highly anticipated prequel to Steven Soderbergh’s 2001 heist comedy Ocean’s Eleven, star Wagner Moura has confirmed. During his interview with THR, the actor shared that he is “very” exc

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There is something inherently satisfying about watching a summer blockbuster take a wonderfully simple premise and execute it with confidence. The End of Oak Street is essentially the movie that asks, “What if dinosaurs suddenly invaded a suburban neighborhood?” and then builds an entire feature around the chaos that follows. The result is an extremely entertaining popcorn movie that feels designed to be experienced with a packed theater, complete

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The Adults Season 2 official trailer has just dropped. A major Stranger Things cast member was spotted joining the popular show. This has further amped up fans’ excitement.Gaten Matarazzo, who played Dustin Henderson in Netflix’s Stranger Things, was spotted in the trailer. This will be a huge addition, as Matarazzo’s comic timing is already well-known to the Stranger Things fanbase. Apart from the 23-year-old, the trailer also offers glimpses of more guest sta

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Denise Richards’ horror film Valentine is coming to Netflix soon, bringing the early 2000s slasher to a new streaming audience. Despite its star-studded cast, Valentine received a poor critical response after its release. The film’s upcoming Netflix debut gives subscribers a chance to revisit the horror movie.Denise Richards’ Valentine will stream on Netflix next monthDenise Richards’ Valentine is set to arrive on Netflix next month, gi