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The Spa Weekend trailer shows off a heartfelt comedy about four lifelong friends. The upcoming movie is helmed by the creators of Bad Moms and the writers of The Hangover, giving audiences another hilarious getaway story.The synopsis reads, “In the spirit of BAD MOMS and THE HANGOVER, SPA WEEKEND is a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about four lifelong friends who realize that somewhere between careers, relationships, families, and everyday responsibilities, they ha

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The Rookie fans will get a surprise release ahead of the Season 9 premiere. The ABC police drama will release extra footage before the new season premieres in 2027.What is being released for The Rookie ahead of the Season 9 premiere?As per Deadline, The Rookie will receive additional original content in Season 8. This will be an extended cut of Episode 10 from Season 8, “His Name Was Martin.”
This cut will come out on July 20 on Hulu and will be available in the Ext

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The most recent casting announcement for The Conjuring prequel makes no sense at all, after a well-received introduction in 2025’s The Conjuring: Last Rites. Despite getting praise for their portrayal of a young Ed and Lorraine Warren in Last Rites, Orion Smith and Madison Lawlor weren’t tapped to return in The Conjuring: First Communion. Instead, New Line Cinema decided to replace them with Manifest star Garrett Wareing and Orphan Black: Echoes star A

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David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount, has been sued in his pursuit of acquiring Warner Bros. The latest development comes after the two companies’ merger was sued by 12 states over regulatory concerns.Why is Paramount’s David Ellison being sued?David Ellison and his brother, Larry Ellison, are being sued by Paramount investors for allegedly making side deals with Donald Trump related to the merger (via The Hollywood Reporter). The lawsuit, which was filed in

"This is the dream! It's conflict, and it's compromise, and it's very very exciting!" Lionsgate has revealed a brand new 30-second trailer to announce their 10th Anniversary re-release of the musical classic La La Land. So many movies getting a celebratory 10th anniversary re-release this year as 2016 was a major year for exceptional cinema. La La Land was winner of six Oscars that year, although it didn't take home Best Picture, as that went to Moonlight instead; it picked up Best Director, Bes

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Jessica Alba is officially a cast member of an anticipated Netflix reboot. The 45-year-old returned to the acting scene in 2024 with Trigger Warning from the same streamer and has since taken on more projects.What movie has Jessica Alba been cast in?Jessica Alba has been cast in the Netflix reboot of the 2004 rom-com 13 Going on 30. She will be joining the previously announced cast members Emily Bader, Logan Lerman, and Adeline Rudolph.
Alba’s role in the reboot and t

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Ian Somerhalder reveals why he quit acting. The actor became a global fan favourite through his role as Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries. Even after the show’s huge success, he surprised many by stepping away from acting after his last on-screen role in 2019.He recently opened up about the difficult experience that changed his view of Hollywood and ultimately led him to leave the industry.The actor opens up about the personal turning point that led him away from

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Matt Reeves has confirmed a noticeable change to Robert Pattinson‘s costume in The Batman Part II. The highly anticipated sequel will continue the story that began in 2022’s The Batman.What is the major Dark Knight costume change in The Batman Part II?The director recently shared a link to a teaser video for The Batman Part II on his X account. Titled Camera Test, the brief clip showed Robert Pattinson fully suited up in his Batman costume. The s

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The Odyssey reviews are here and many feature a surprising link with Christopher Nolan’s previous films. It has set a new critical record for the director and has become his highest-rated film.What is surprising critics in their reviews for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?An interesting thing noted in many reviews is that The Odyssey appears to be an anti-war movie. Nolan’s previous film, Oppenheimer, also had an undercurrent of anti-war sentime

"Hanging out with your friends is essential to our survival!" That's for sure! Black Bear Pics has revealed a second trailer for wild & crazy new comedy titled Spa Weekend, landing in theaters starting this August. Made by the same filmmakers – Jon Lucas & Scott Moore – behind the Bad Moms comedy and its sequel A Bad Moms Christmas this one looks just as bonkers. A spa weekend turns into chaos in this group comedy. The movie follows three childhood best friends, Jane, Coco &a

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Hulu has added another exciting project to its growing lineup with two famous television stars, Jodie Whittaker and Ellen Pompeo, coming together. A new pilot is ready to tell the story of family, crime, and second chances, with an award-winning team at the helm. The project is now preparing to start production later this year.The longtime TV stars will play estranged half-sisters in Hulu’s new crime dramedy pilotAccording to Deadline, Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley‘s biographical spy thriller is coming to Netflix. Oliver Stone directed the film and it originally premiered at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016.Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley Streaming on NetflixSnowden is now available to stream on Netflix from today, July 15, 2026. Originally released in 2016, the movie runs two hours and 14 minutes and dramatizes one of the most explosive intelligence leaks in US history.The

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The Backrooms movie will soon be released in 4K UHD and Blu-Ray. Although there is no official release date, pre-bookings are available on the official A24 site. Moreover, the release will come with nearly three hours of never-before-seen footage.What is the update on Backrooms’ 4K UHD and Blu-ray release?A24’s shop has put the Backrooms’ 4K Ultra HD and Special Blu-ray editions up for preorder, with shipments expected in late August. The release is available

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Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 has added another major name to its growing cast. A star from HBO’s The Last of Us is joining the hit crime drama to play a chilling new serial killer, raising the stakes for Michael C. Hall‘s Dexter Morgan.Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 adds a terrifying new serial killerAccording to Deadline, The Last of Us actor Gabriel Luna will play a guest role in Dexter: Resurrection Season 2. Luna’s character is a ser

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Spider-Man is no longer friendly, thanks to his creepy makeover in a brand-new Marvel comic series. The unique storyline will present the fan-favorite Marvel superhero in a never-before-seen look.What does Spider-Man’s new costume look like?Marvel recently announced its new Midnight Universe. This new line of comics will see many heroes getting a complete overhaul, including Spider-Man. The beloved character will appear in a brand-new costume in the upcoming Midnight S

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The Odyssey has set another record ahead of its theatrical release. Christopher Nolan‘s retelling of Homer’s Greek epic has already set multiple records, but this may be the director’s strongest critical milestone yet.What is The Odyssey’s Rotten Tomatoes score?Following early screenings, the first Rotten Tomatoes reviews have arrived. At the time of writing, The Odyssey has a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes‘ Tomatometer, based on 145

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A new character promoted by Marvel as a “powerful new hero” proves a lazy addition to The Avengers. Indeed, calling them “new” is something of a stretch, given their background and powers are ripped-off of earlier heroes. To make matters worse, their grand unveiling in Avengers: Armageddon reveals them to be yet another example of the “evil Superman” trope.The action of Avengers: Armageddon centers around General Thaddeus &l

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Peter Serafinowicz’s 2016 cult-favourite superhero comedy TV series arrives on Netflix today. The series also features Griffin Newman and is created by Ben Edlund, based on his comic book character released in 1988.Both seasons of the cult superhero comedy arrive on Netflix todayNetflix has added both seasons of The Tick to its platform today, July 15, 2026. The series was initially created by Ben Edlund for Amazon Prime Video in 2016. It ran for two seasons before Am

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The movie cast of It Follows 2 has expanded with 10 new actors, including a star from Daredevil: Born Again. The sequel to 2015’s original psychological horror film is being helmed by David Robert Mitchell, who also made the highly successful first part.
Who has joined the cast of It Follows 2?It Follows 2 has added Daredevil: Born Again TV show’s Michael Gandolfini. The actor is also known for his work in other projects, including Warfare, The Many

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Big Shot Pictures’s recent announcement of a new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie has already garnered online backlash from fans. The plans for the reboot have been met with controversy after the studio revealed its digital content-first strategy. This involves rebranding the beloved characters into social media influencers before the movie’s theatrical release in late 2028.Why the Alvin and the Chipmunks reboot already feels out of touchThe idea of intr

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The BBC has officially confirmed that Daddy Issues will conclude with its upcoming third season. Starring Sex Education actor Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey, the comedy will return for one final six-episode run, bringing the story of Gemma and Malcolm to its conclusion. The renewal follows the show’s success in building a strong audience.Daddy Issues Season 3 to be the last one on BBCDaddy Issues will officially conclude with its upcoming third season, bringing the BB

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One of Kevin Hart’s most popular shows is making a comeback, this time on Netflix. It has become Hart’s longest-running show and has now found a new home. Since its debut in 2017, Cold as Balls has streamed on Hart’s LOL! Network.What Kevin Hart TV show is coming to Netflix?Netflix has announced that Kevin Hart’s interview series Cold as Balls will return later this year on the platform. The new season will consist of six episodes featuring Hart in

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Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer team up for a brand-new Prime Video TV show. The assassin TV show blends action, comedy, and friendship as it takes its two lead characters on a memorable journey.The action-comedy series brings assassin chaos to Prime VideoRide or Die is now streaming on Prime Video, with all eight episodes available from today. Tessa Coates created the series and assembled an experienced creative team. The group includes showrunner Matt Mil

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 locks release date with its latest poster. The popular comedy show’s return on Hulu also includes extra episodes for avid fans.When is the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 release date?It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 will release on August 17, 2026, on Hulu. Alongside the promotional poster for the new season, the comedy TV series has confirmed that Season 18 will offer more episodes.Compa

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The next G.I. Joe movie from Danny McBride has received a shocking update regarding its director. The popular military sci-fi action franchise’s last installment, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, was released in 2021.Who is directing Danny McBride’s G.I. Joe movie?In a move that no one saw coming, it’s been confirmed that writer Danny McBride will also direct the untitled new G.I. Joe movie, reports The Hollywood Reporter. He was previously tasked

"You get to The Mongoose, and we'll take it from there..." "Drive – as fast as you can!" 🚨 Samuel Goldwyn Films has revealed the official trailer for an action thriller car chase movie called The Mongoose, starring Liam Neeson in the lead role as a war hero on his own getaway mission. This is hitting theaters starting in October later this fall. A war hero accused of a crime he didn’t commit and with nothing to lose, leads police on an epic televised cross-country car chase,

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DC Studios has a Batman problem, and it should have been resolved years ago. With The Batman Part II getting delayed to 2028 today, it’s become abundantly clear that James Gunn should have canceled the Matt Reeves sequel (with the rest of the DCEU) when he took over DC Studios in late 2022.Matt Reeves’ sequel is harder to justify as James Gunn’s DCU still waits for its own BatmanLook, I’m not saying this because I hate The Batman (2022)

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The Jason Statham movie has added a Mission: Impossible actress to the cast. In the action-comedy, he will play a fictionalized version of himself. The film is still in the early stages of production, with more casting announcements expected in the coming months.Who has joined the cast of the movie where Jason Statham plays himself?According to a recent Deadline report, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning star Hannah Waddingham has joined Stath

"We do not have to accept that as Americans." Watermelon Pictures debuted their trailer for a documentary film titled American Doctor, a powerful look at the work of doctors who went to Palestine to save lives. This originally premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and it also played at SXSW, and tons of other major festivals over the last few months. When 3 American doctors – Palestinian, Jewish, Zoroastrian – enter Gaza to save lives, they find themsel

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Sam Esmail’s next feature, Panic Carefully, will be one of the most anticipated thrillers on Warner Bros.’ upcoming slate. It stars Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Olsen, also reuniting Esmail with Roberts following their collaboration on Leave the World Behind. The movie is gaining fans’ attention with its cast and suspenseful premise, but it might make them wait a little longer.When is the new release date for Panic Carefully?Warner Bros. has off

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We’ve ranked the five worst-rated movies that Christopher Nolan has ever directed, based on each film’s Tomatometer ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes ahead of the highly anticipated July 17 release of Nolan’s upcoming action epic The Odyssey.
Nolan is one of the few directors who has a near-perfect filmography. Almost all of his directorial features have been a major hit among critics and audiences. That’s why this list doesn’

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Netflix is celebrating 10 years of Stranger Things. The Duffer Brothers’ supernatural sci-fi hit first debuted on July 15, 2016. The streamer announced several new surprises tied to the franchise and highlighted by a retro VHS experience.The Netflix hit unveils surprising new releases fans never saw comingNetflix is celebrating Stranger Things’ 10th anniversary with a bunch of new offerings, headlined by Stranger Things VHS Special Edition. This edition is a ret

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Andrew Garfield‘s war movie The Uprising has unveiled a new poster confirming its trailer release date. The upcoming film is directed by Paul Greengrass, best known for directing several Jason Bourne films.When is the trailer for Andrew Garfield’s The Uprising being released?The trailer for The Uprising will be released on July 16, 2026. The release date was confirmed through the film’s latest promotional poster, which shows Garfield as a re

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The ongoing reboot of The Ghost in the Shell anime has had to deviate from Masamune Shirow’s original manga in one aspect for a particular reason, as per director Mokochan. While the team has tried its very best to remain faithful to the source material, the creators had to include a few variations due to certain technicalities.Ghost in the Shell director explains new anime’s difference from mangaIn a recent interview with Comic Book Resources‘ Brett C

"Some of those balls are worth more than what we make in a day." Kino Lorber has revealed the official trailer for Filipiñana, an indie film from Filipino filmmaker Rafael Manuel making his feature directorial debut. This first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, as a carefully constructed, extra dark satire about the elite & wealthy being rotten. Teen Isabel's attraction to Dr. Palanca at her golf club job outside of Manila in the Philippines turns dark as

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DC‘s movie future is not in a good place after The Batman Part II was delayed again.On Wednesday, Warner Bros. reshuffled its release date calendar for 2027 and 2028. The biggest move involved The Batman Part II, which was pushed from October 1, 2027, to February 18, 2028. Replacing the The Batman sequel on October 1 will be The Great Beyond, J.J. Abrams’ sci-fi fantasy movie starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega.The Batman Part II is no stranger

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Announced earlier this year, Saw: Genesis will soon be playable for fans of the horror franchise. The multiplayer game is being published by Bloober Team, which made the acclaimed Silent Hill 2 remake in 2024, with more on the way. It will be the third video game spinning out of the Saw franchise.What is the update on Saw: Genesis?Bloober Team has announced that Saw: Genesis is entering closed alpha, and the first playtests will start July 16, 2026. The publisher also

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Warner Bros. and New Line Pictures officially expand with another supernatural spin-off. The studio has also moved the new movie’s release date in the Conjuring Universe by six weeks.New Conjuring Universe Horror Movie Gets Release Date Bumped UpAccording to Warner Bros., the new movie is titled The Revenge of La Llorona. It was originally scheduled to open on April 9, 2027, but now the studio has moved the release date up by six weeks to February 26, 2027.The fi

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The trailer for Liam Neeson‘s upcoming film The Mongoose has been released. Announced in 2024, the high-speed action thriller has Neeson taking the lead as a war hero-turned-murder fugitive on the run.The synopsis reads, “Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, and with nothing to lose, a war hero leads law enforcement on a cross-country car chase with the help of his brothers in arms and a sympathetic public rooting for his getaway.”Chec

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An episode of X-Men ’97 told the same story of Deadpool & Wolverine more effectively than the MCU film did. It was also not particularly subtle in doing so, with advertisements correlating the characters of Deadpool and Morph. However, the animated adaptation was far more effective in presenting a troubled bromance.The X-Men ’97 Season 2 episode “Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs” centers around Wolverine. With his health failing after the Adamanti

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Christopher Nolan has never been a filmmaker afraid of scale. Whether exploring dreams, space travel, or the invention of the atomic bomb, his films have consistently grappled with ideas and images that feel larger than life. With The Odyssey, he turns his attention to perhaps the greatest epic ever written, adapting Homer’s timeless poem into a sweeping cinematic experience that feels perfectly suited to his filmmaking sensibilities. Few stories have had a greate

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Netflix has set the premiere date for the fourth and final season of the Spanish dark comedy, which has been globally acquired. After returning under Netflix’s banner, the upcoming series is now preparing to wrap up its story with one last season. According to a new report, the final episodes will begin streaming next month. Death Inc. Season 4 to stream on Netflix next monthNetflix subscribers won’t have to wait much longer for the final season of Death In

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The Batman Part II‘s new teaser video shows Robert Pattinson‘s return as the Caped Crusader. The highly anticipated DC movie is helmed by Matt Reeves who also directed the first installment which was a huge critical and commercial success.What do we see in The Batman Part II teaser video?On Wednesday, Matt Reeves shared a logo for The Batman Part II alongside a Vimeo link on his official X account. It showed a teaser clip, titled Camera Test, for the upcomi

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Matt Reeves has revealed a new logo for The Batman Part II. The Batman sequel is currently filming in England and is now expected to arrive in theaters later than previously scheduled.What does the logo for The Batman Part II look like?The new logo for The Batman Part II is quite simple. It features the familiar Bat insignia from the first film in red, with the Roman numeral “II” placed above it. Interestingly, the logo is not the one that was sp

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The latest episode of X-Men ’97 delivers major consequences for Wolverine‘s return to the Weapon X facility. Two members of Logan’s team do not survive the confrontation, while the episode closes without confirming the fate of a returning Marvel villain. The episode significantly raises the stakes as Season 2 continues to expand its Weapon X storyline.Wolverine reforms Alpha Flight, but two mutants meet a tragic fateSeason 2, Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 s

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The new sci-fi movie featuring Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell has been delayed by nearly a year. Helmed by J.J. Abrams, the project was set to arrive in late 2026.
When is the new release date for J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell’s sci-fi movie?Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell’s The Great Beyond won’t come out on November 13, 2026. It’s now been pushed to next year and will release on October 1, 2027, reports Deadline.Back in April, The Grea

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Netflix‘s upcoming Cinderella movie cast expands with three new additions. Daniel Radcliffe andPeter Dinklage are among the voice cast for the streamer’s new animated movie based on the popular fairy tale.Who has joined the cast of Netflix’s new Cinderella movie?Recently, Netflix announced its upcoming animated feature film, Steps. It focuses on Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters, Lilith and Margot. It’s currently in production wi

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While Hollywood has been chasing the next Tom Cruise for the last 20 years, the industry has shown us that its biggest movie star is actually Christopher Nolan.Has the idea of a movie star died? It’s a complicated issue. There are still stars in Hollywood, but the ones like Cruise are few and far between. Cruise certainly represents a dying breed of movie star, one that gets projects sold on his name alone and that doesn’t jump to t

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Obsession director Curry Barker‘s father, Jeff Barker, is working on his own horror project with Oscar nominee Lesley Ann Warren. Jeff has previously served as a script consultant on his son Curry’s blockbuster project, Obsession, which turned out to be one of the highest-grossing movies of the year, earning over $427 million at the box office on a tiny $750,000 budget.Curry Barker’s father Jeff to write and direct new horror shortJef

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DC Studios and Warner Bros. have delayed Matt Reeves‘ The Batman Part II once again. The Robert Pattinson-led sequel has been delayed several times after originally being scheduled for release in 2024. The film has now been pushed back again, beyond its previous release date of October 1, 2027.When is the new release date for The Batman Part II?The Batman Part II will now be coming out on February 18, 2028 (via Deadline), pushing the film by four month