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Dakota Johnson is completely unrecognizable as one of the most prominent pop culture icons of the 20th century. The first-look photos of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s short film depicting Marilyn Monroe’s life have dropped online.
The latest pictures show the 36-year-old dressed up as the legendary actress and hint at what viewers can expect from the film. Titled Flesh Impact, the short film will soon premiere at the Venice Film Festival.Vanity Fair released th

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Eric Roberts has finally addressed his absence from Emma Roberts‘ wedding. He also denied speculation that he is estranged from his daughter, saying he “loves her very much.”In a statement to Page Six, Roberts stated, “I love my daughter, always have, always will. It is perfectly wonderful for her to celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.”Previously, The Dark Knight actor had spoken about the estrangement rumors in a Really Fa

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Marshals Season 2 and Tracker Season 4 have locked their release dates. CBS has officially revealed the fall premiere dates for its heavy upcoming TV show line-up.Marshals Season 2 will air on October 4, 2026. The new chapter will bring back Luke Grimes in his famous role of Kayce Dutton. Tracker Season 4 will have its premiere on October 4, 2026, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Justin Hartley will return as the leading star in his role of Colter Shaw. Both Marshals and Tracker

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NCIS: New York, the seventh upcoming spin-off from the original CBS procedural, finally has a release date. The new show was announced earlier this year and will see LL Cool J reprise his role as Special Agent Sam Hanna from NCIS: Los Angeles. Following the end of NCIS: LA in 2023, Cool J appeared on NCIS: Hawai’i and NCIS before leading the new spin-off.As revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, NCIS: New York will premiere on October 6, 2026, at 9 pm ET/PT, along with new s

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After appearing in two Fast & Furious movies as Vin Diesel’s brother, John Cena is finally leading his own action-packed car movie. Cena stars in Matchbox: The Movie as former soldier-turned-international spy Sean, whose reunion with his childhood friends transforms into a high-stakes adventure. Even though it does have some similarities with the Fast & Furious franchise, Mattel Films’ newest movie is still very different from it.The live-ac

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Robert Downey Jr. has shared an encouraging update on Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel’s upcoming big blockbuster. Following Marvel Studios’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Downey spoke about the project and addressed the team’s ambitions to win back fans after a mixed phase for the franchise.In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor said that he had seen more of the film than the rest of the cast. Marvel showed exclusive footage at the panel, wh

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Hamilton has faced an unexpected box office setback. Released this past weekend, LD Entertainment’s Hadestown: The Musical has toppled Hamilton with some strong financial numbers. Initially, the movie was expected to gross around $9.69 million. However, strong word of mouth helped the 2026 Brett Sullivan-directed musical surpass the $10 million mark. Currently, the movie has earned $10.2 million from 1,949 theaters.Elated by the success, Kent Sanderson, the CEO of Bl

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The untitled The Cable Guy pilot has just cast one of The Haves and the Have Nots leads in the project. The update comes as the project is in its pre-production stages. According to reports, the star will take on Kathy Griffin’s role from the original movie.Reportedly, Crystal Fox will join the cast in the untitled project. She will join the previously announced cast, including Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., and Natasha Rothwell.Fox will take on the role of Lynet

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Star Wars fans will soon have a new way to experience the original film trilogy, with even more releases planned for next year. While George Lucas’ trilogy has been remastered and rereleased before, Lucasfilm is taking a different approach aimed at readers and audiobook listeners.Following this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Lucasfilm announced that it will release the first unabridged audiobook editions of the original Star Wars novelizations. The

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Robert Downey Jr. wants Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider and an iconic Spider-Man character to cross paths. At the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, Gosling was officially revealed as the leading star of the upcoming Ghost Rider MCU movie.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, RDJ expressed his wish for a special crossover moment with Gosling (Johnny Blaze) as Ghost Rider in the MCU. “I want him and Spider-Noir with Nic to come back in and be a motorcycle and sidecar,&rdquo

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Marvel Studios packed San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with multiple major reveals. But one of the biggest talking points wasn’t an official announcement. It was a surprise appearance by Ryan Reynolds in a grey-and-black Deadpool suit, walking around the convention floor, clicking pictures with the audience as a cosplayer.No one noticed who was beneath the mask until he crashed Marvel’s presentation and asked the star-studded Avengers: Doomsday cast when filming

"You are a sleazeball!" Level 33 has debuted the first official trailer for an indie romantic comedy film titled Do Us Part, arriving to watch in limited theaters starting in August this summer. The title is a riff on the classic wedding phrase of "'till death do us part." Marking the feature directorial debut of actor Reed Arnold, this indie film recently premiered at a small festival where it won Best Director, along with other prizes at some other fests. Do Us Part is the story of Ryan, whose

"You are a sleazeball!" Level 33 has debuted the first official trailer for an indie romantic comedy film titled Do Us Part, arriving to watch in limited theaters starting in August this summer. The title is a riff on the classic wedding phrase of "'till death do us part." Marking the feature directorial debut of actor Reed Arnold, this indie film recently premiered at a small festival where it won Best Director, along with other prizes at some other fests. Do Us Part is the story of Ryan, whose

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Robert Downey Jr. is taking on one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most iconic villains, but playing Doctor Doom comes with a challenge he didn’t face as Iron Man. RDJ recently explained what separates the two characters.During a cast interview for Avengers: Doomsday, the actor was asked about the similarities between Doctor Doom and Iron Man. RDJ pointed to their shared intelligence and scientific backgrounds but said their stories ultimately take them in dif

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna spoke with ComingSoon to celebrate 2026’s most fashionable movie coming to streaming. The duo discussed their approach to the film, its celebrity cameos, and an idea for The Devil Wears Prada 3. The hit film begins streaming on Disney+ on July 29.“Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) returns to Runway magazine as the new features editor, where she finds her formidable former boss Miranda (Meryl

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Eva Mendes celebrated her partner, Ryan Gosling’s casting as Ghost Rider in the MCU. The retired actress originally played Roxanne Simpson, the titular superhero’s love interest, in the 2007 Ghost Rider film.Eva Mendes celebrated Gosling’s casting by sharing a nostalgic clip from The Place Beyond the Pines on Instagram, saying he is “perfect” for the role. The clip shows the opening scene where Gosling’s character is att

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YouTube Premium and Peacock have struck a massive streaming deal, but it comes with a notable twist. Peacock is a fast-growing streaming service from NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast that currently boasts nearly 50 million subscribers.As part of the landmark agreement between YouTube and NBCUniversal, U.S. YouTube Premium subscribers will soon gain full access to Peacock Premium.What the YouTube-Peacock bundle means for streaming viewersAccording to Deadline, the strea

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Deborah Ann Woll takes on a terrifying new nightmare in Shudder‘s upcoming horror film The Cycle. The newly released teaser trailer shows ghostly terror, a decades-old mystery, and a disturbing search for the truth. Famously known for playing Karen Page in the MCU, the Daredevil star leads the film as a woman drawn into a horrifying case tied to her own past.In the upcoming horror film, Woll plays Meg, a woman caught in a supernatural mystery. Police discover the bo

"Give me the code!" "I'm not going to give it to you the people you work for." Signature Entertainment has unveiled the official trailer for an indie genre thriller titled Zip Wire, made by genre filmmaker Howard J. Ford (he also made Bone Keeper earlier this year). Zip Wire is premiering at FrightFest 2026 in London and then will hit VOD right after to watch at home. This looks like a fun complement to this year's sequel Fall 2: Deadpoint, also about hanging on a wire off the side of a mountain

"Give me the code!" "I'm not going to give it to you the people you work for." Signature Entertainment has unveiled the official trailer for an indie genre thriller titled Zip Wire, made by genre filmmaker Howard J. Ford (he also made Bone Keeper earlier this year). Zip Wire is premiering at FrightFest 2026 in London and then will hit VOD right after to watch at home. This looks like a fun complement to this year's sequel Fall 2: Deadpoint, also about hanging on a wire off the side of a mountain

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Shang-Chi 2 finally has a positive update from the director but there’s a catch. Destin Daniel Cretton spoke about the project in development for a long time during an interview promoting Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Shang-Chi 2 likely won’t be released until after Avengers: Secret WarsIn a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the director of the Asian-hero movie was asked about a Shang-Chi sequel, to which he replied, “Yeah. I also would love to

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Star Wars: Twin Crossroads will narrate the origin story about Leia Organa’s lightsaber. Beth Revis’ novel is set for a 2027 release after its announcement at the San Diego Comic-Con 2026.The story will explore the incidents that take place following Return of the Jedi. Luke Skywalker and Leia will be the novel’s central characters, seen training together on the remote world of Ajan Kloss. However, one of the biggest points of interest in the book would

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During the recent 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, Academy Award winner Ryan Coogler finally announced the first official details about Blank Panther 3. He was joined by two returning cast members and one surprising new cast member. This comes ahead of the highly anticipated threequel’s theatrical release on December 15, 2028.
Confirmed Black Panther 3 castSo far, Letitia Wright and Winston Duke are the only confirmed returning cast members for Black Panther 3. Befo

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Vin Diesel has shared a major update about a potential Groot spin-off. The actor has voiced the fan-favorite character Groot since 2014. Now, following his stint in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, the Fast & Furious star has excited MCU fans with his latest Instagram post.
For a long time now, Diesel has teased that a Guardians of the Galaxy spin-off movie featuring Groot is in development. However, apart from the actor, Marvel Studios has never publicly c

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House of the Dragon is known for ending episodes with shocking cliffhangers. The HBO series has also made fans wonder whether a character is actually dead. A similar scenario surfaced after the ending of Season 3, Episode 6. It concluded with one of Team Black’s prominent figures seemingly in a near-death scenario.The episode’s ending quickly sparked debate online, with many finding it hard to believe the character is truly gone. Instead, fans started lining up clue

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The long-delayed Spawn animated movie could be released soon. The film’s creator, Todd McFarlane, has confirmed that it is close to completion and is simply waiting for the right time to be released.McFarlane revealed this during San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The Canadian comic-book creator also shared that Keith David and Mark Hamill have already completed recording their voice work for the movie.The animated movie has been on the shelf for years. The Image Comics

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Former Top Chef star Eric Adjepong allegedly violated a restraining order filed by ex-wife Janell Mack. According to reports, this happened over a year before their 7-year-old daughter Lennox was granted a protective order against him. Adjepong and his ex, Mack, confirmed it through social media posts and media statements.A report from TMZ revealed that Mack had obtained a temporary restraining order against Adjepong in January 2025. It remains unclear what

"Returning to space after completing a top-notch mission on Earth." Nothing New & Toho Next debuted the main official Japanese trailer for the animated movie known as We Are Aliens (『我々は宇宙人』) a Japanese drama from filmmaker Kohei Kadowaki. This one is not really anime - the footage in it plays more like a rotoscoped story of two friends, with some animation aesthetic on top of the performances. This premiered at both the 2026 Cannes &am

"Returning to space after completing a top-notch mission on Earth." Nothing New & Toho Next debuted the main official Japanese trailer for the animated movie known as We Are Aliens (『我々は宇宙人』) a Japanese drama from filmmaker Kohei Kadowaki. This one is not really anime - the footage in it plays more like a rotoscoped story of two friends, with some animation aesthetic on top of the performances. This premiered at both the 2026 Cannes &am

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The 2026 San Diego Comic-Con is turning out to be extremely fruitful for Star Trek fans, with the sci-fi franchise giving out not one but three major updates about its future. The reveals included information about a new cast member who will be joining Star Trek: Starfleet Academy in the upcoming Season 2, along with two other reveals.Three major Star Trek updates take over Hall H at 2026 Comic-ConIn an update from the Star Trek Universe Hall H panel at 2026 Comic-Con

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Vin Diesel has just sparked interest in the return of a fan-favorite character. During an appearance at FuelFest last year, Diesel stated that the character of Brian, played by the late Paul Walker, will come back to the franchise in some form.
Now, while the exact details of Brian’s return have not yet been revealed, Vin Diesel just teased the potential return of another beloved character for Fast Forever.What else do we know about Fast Forever?Vin Diesel

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Ghost Rider is connected to Star Wars in more ways than just Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy. It was recently announced that the Project Hail Mary actor will play the new Spirit of Vengeance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The role will fulfill a lifelong dream for the Canadian star, and the casting news has pleased many fans.Alongside the lead star and director, Marvel also revealed the writer for the upcoming Ghost Rider movie. During the Hall H panel at San Di

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Avengers: Doomsday latest updates might have spoiled a major threat for Doctor Doom. Following the first official trailer of MCU’s December release, Doom has been established as a menacing and powerful villain. Surprisingly, while fans expect superheroes like Thor and Captain America to match his game, the latest collaboration with Hasbro has revealed something quite fascinating.It looks like it will be Shang-Chi who will play an important role in the battle ag

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With the recent announcement of Ryan Gosling‘s Ghost Rider movie, it looks like a long-awaited MCU crossover could finally happen. Before Gosling’s introduction during the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, rumors about Marvel Studios developing a Midnight Sons movie had been circulating online. I’m now convinced that the Ghost Rider film could be the first step in the studio’s potential plan for the dream crossover project.Ghost Rider will be led by

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will be returning to Prime Video later this year with Season 3, which will pick up the story after a five-year time jump. According to co-showrunner Patrick McKay, the shift in the timeline will allow the show to attract viewers who have never seen it before.Patrick McKay explains the time jump in The Rings of Power Season 3While speaking at the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con, Patrick McKay cited two major reasons behind the five-year

Bunnie XO just decided to flaunt her new $500K car while calling out trolls following her split from Jelly Roll. The former couple divorced last week, on July 17, 2026, after 10 years of marriage. They tied the knot back in August 2016.Bunnie celebrated her post-divorce life with a $500K car, a luxurious Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The Dumb Blonde podcast host took to her Instagram to share the major update. Sharing a video of herself finalizing the paperwork for her brand-new car, she wrote, “S

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Kelly Ripa has given an update regarding her absence from today’s Live with Kelly and Mark talk show. Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos, addressed the audience about the Emmy-winning TV host’s reason for absence. Meanwhile, Kevin Jonas joined Consuelos as guest co-host, taking Ripa’s place, in the July 27 episode.The longtime host addresses her condition following an unexpected absenceDuring the show, Mark Consuelos revealed the reaso

"I wanted the whole diaspora to be a part of this." Paramount Pictures has revealed a first look behind-the-scenes featurette for the movie Children of Blood and Bone, a vivid cinematic adaptation of the book series of the same name. A woman blessed with magical powers by the gods is living in a place where she is forbidden to use them, so she teams up with a princess to summon the gods and bring down the oppressive regime. Directed by filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood, this epic African fantasy a

"I wanted the whole diaspora to be a part of this." Paramount Pictures has revealed a first look behind-the-scenes featurette for the movie Children of Blood and Bone, a vivid cinematic adaptation of the book series of the same name. A woman blessed with magical powers by the gods is living in a place where she is forbidden to use them, so she teams up with a princess to summon the gods and bring down the oppressive regime. Directed by filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood, this epic African fantasy a

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We’ve ranked the top five Mark Ruffalo movies. The rankings are based on each film’s Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes ahead of Ruffalo’s newest Marvel movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which debuts this Friday, July 31.Best Mark Ruffalo movies ranked by RT score5) The Kids Are All Right (2010)
Placing fifth is 2010’s comedy drama film The Kids Are All Right, which received a 93% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. In the film, Ru

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day nearly featured a crazy Daredevil crossover before it was cut. The actress, associated with the character in several Netflix shows, recently opened up about her near-MCU debut before it was cut from the final edit.The highly anticipated superhero movie brings back Tom Holland as the fan-favorite Peter Parker/Spider-Man. It is helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton with an ensemble cast also featuring Zendaya as MJ, Jacob Batalon as Ned

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A24 has dropped a brand-new trailer for its upcoming action-horror film, Onslaught. Starring Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens, the movie’s new trailer unpacks explosive action, brutal fights, and rogue super soldiers who became unstoppable killers. It also hints at the film’s connection to Adam Wingard’s 2014 cult thriller The Guest.The new trailer teases a brutal fight against enemies unlike anything she expectedThe movie’s short yet cryptic synopsis reads,

Sean Astin has urged Martin Scorsese and George Lucas to “speak thoughtfully and carefully” about the future of artificial intelligence.READ MORE: The wisdom of Martin Scorsese: “I had to go through everything in order to learn”The actor, best known for playing Samwise Gamgee in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, as well as roles in The Goonies and Stranger Things, has served as president of the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA since

"Crawl back to your world above..." Prime Video has posted their new first look at Balrog featurette online. This was originally premiered during the LOTR: The Rings of Power Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con this year. Along with the first teaser (view here), PV has released this behind-the-scenes promo about bringing the iconic baddies the Balrog and the Nazgûl (and Ring Wraiths) into the Rings of Power series. They're not keeping anything secret anymore! Totally showing us a good look

"Crawl back to your world above..." Prime Video has posted their new first look at Balrog featurette online. This was originally premiered during the LOTR: The Rings of Power Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con this year. Along with the first teaser (view here), PV has released this behind-the-scenes promo about bringing the iconic baddies the Balrog and the Nazgûl (and Ring Wraiths) into the Rings of Power series. They're not keeping anything secret anymore! Totally showing us a good look

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Pinocchio Unstrung director Rhys Frake-Waterfield spoke with ComingSoon’s Tyler Treese about the new horror movie‘s bloody kills and gave an update on Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. The latest installment in the Twisted Childhood Universe is out now in theaters.“A chilling reimagining of the familiar fable, Pinocchio Unstrung unfolds inside an elite London prep school. Influenced by a sinister Cricket (Robert Englund) and created by Geppetto (Richard

"Now, I have been resurrected." Rialto Distribution has revealed an official trailer for a film titled Chopin, a biopic story about the life and genius of musician Frédéric Chopin. You definitely know his name, but do you know his story? The talk of the town, the most romantic figure of decadent Parisian nights. When his lungs start bleeding, Chopin knows his days are numbered... Composing becomes his only obsession. The ticking clock rushes him to revolutionize music. The film is

"Now, I have been resurrected." Rialto Distribution has revealed an official trailer for a film titled Chopin, a biopic story about the life and genius of musician Frédéric Chopin. You definitely know his name, but do you know his story? The talk of the town, the most romantic figure of decadent Parisian nights. When his lungs start bleeding, Chopin knows his days are numbered... Composing becomes his only obsession. The ticking clock rushes him to revolutionize music. The film is

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Chris Evans almost never returned as Captain America, and it took one unexpected phone call to change his mind. The actor revealed why he rejected every Marvel pitch for eight years before finally saying yes to Avengers: Doomsday.Robert Downey Jr.’s return made Avengers: Doomsday feel right for Chris EvansChris Evans disclosed that Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel comeback ultimately persuaded him to suit up again as Captain America for

Tom Holland has said some of his previous projects haven’t been easy to promote, admitting he’s secretly thought some were “shit” while doing press.READ MORE: ‘The Odyssey’ review: cinema may have peaked with Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epicThe British actor is currently promoting both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which are out within weeks of each other, with the latter hitting cinemas in the UK on Wednesday (July 2