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Legendary’s Monsterverse is expanding. As per a Deadline report, Connie Nielsen and Stana Katic are now a part of the studio’s upcoming show for Apple TV. Wyatt Russell stars in this untitled show and will also serve as an executive producer.Nielsen is known for Gladiator and Wonder Woman, while Katic gained recognition through Castle and Absentia. Right now, their characters remain undisclosed. Besides the duo, Millie Brady, Pilou Asbæk, Cor

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John Boyega has shared an unexpected idea for Finn’s future in the Star Wars universe. The actor wants the character to train as a Jedi under Samuel L. Jackson‘s Mace Windu, rather than Rey Skywalker.Speaking at Rebel Scum Con 2026, Boyega discussed Finn’s unfinished Force-sensitive storyline. He hopes a future project will finally show the former stormtrooper embracing his Jedi potential. Finn first seemed to have Force connections in Star Wars: The For

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The Clueless TV show sequel has been dealing with delays and roadblocks for years. However, a new update hints at the sitcom series finally making progress.California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program has selected the Clueless sequel as one of the nine new television shows awarded tax credits from the government (via Variety). Alongside Clueless, the Rockford Files, Newlyweds, and Love Comes Softly have been awarded the tax credits.Information from the office of Go

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Skeet Ulrich has recently shed light on one of the biggest plot holes of the Scream franchise. Surprisingly, the answer left the fans pretty much baffled.One of the biggest mysteries of the Scream franchise has been the death of Rose McGowan’s character, Tatum Riley. In the movie, it was shown that McGowan was trying to get away from the killer when she was killed by a closing garage door. However, the movie never revealed whether it was Stu or Billy who was r

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Marvel fans may have missed the opportunity to see another MCU cameo in Spider-Man 4. Claire Temple, played by Rosario Dawson, was supposed to be part of the film, but her cameo did not make it to the final cut. During a Daredevil QNA session at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, Dawson revealed, “I even shot a scene in the new Spider-Man movie, but I got cut out.”Dawson’s return was a point of speculation among the MCU fans because of her role as

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Brad Pitt seems quite interested in AI usage. Interestingly, he also believes that Artificial Intelligence will solve one of Hollywood’s biggest problems.Hollywood movies often face budget constraints. Whether it’s the filming location or the advanced visual effects, producers often have to invest heavily. These factors combined can result in a movie getting stalled or even cancelled. Sometimes, the quality can also get affected with a restrained budget. B

"This is more than just a hostage situation..." Amazon MGM Studios has revealed the full official trailer for a new series called American Hostage, ready for streaming on MGM+ starting this September. This is the exact same story told in the movie Dead Man's Wire, which played in theaters earlier this year (and it's very good). The series instead focuses the camera on radio host Fred Heckman, who was portrayed in Gus Van Sant's film by Colman Domingo (as "Fred Temple" instead in that version). I

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Marvel is bringing back Magik for an all-new X-Men adventure, and this time she teams up with rival sorceress Madelyne Pryor. Joined by Juggernaut, the rival duo must fight a dangerous demon that has escaped Limbo.Marvel announced a new Magik limited series titled X-Orcists on August 10. The new five-issue limited series is written by Ashley Allen and illustrated by Germán Peralta. The creative team previously helmed Magik (2025) and Magik & Colossus (202

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Brad Pitt recently opened up about his family life while throwing light on the legal situation with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. The Hollywood star will soon appear in Heart of the Beast, an upcoming survival adventure film directed by David Ayer.Brad Pitt’s relationship with his children remains deeply complicatedIn a recent candid interview with Esquire, Brad Pitt opened up about his different stages of life and how he came out of the toughest situations. Wh

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Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson’s upcoming heist movie, Here Comes the Flood, has to wait longer than expected to hit the screens. In the latest update, it is known that the Netflix movie will be released next year.Here Comes the Flood was supposed to release in 2026. However, according to Variety, Netflix has shifted the film to 2027. It is directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Two Popes) and written by Simon Kin

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Buzz continues to grow around Miles Morales‘ highly anticipated MCU debut casting. A talented rising star has now expressed interest in stepping into the highly coveted role.In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Juliano Valdi said he hopes to play Miles Morales. The teen actor recently wowed fans with his performance as young Michael Jackson in the acclaimed 2026 biopic Michael. Valdi is now eyeing another iconic role in his repertoire.&ldqu

The original costume worn by Mike Myers in The Cat In The Hat has gone viral after going up for auction.
The Austin Powers star played the character in the critically maligned 2003 live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic children’s book, alongside Dakota Fanning and Spencer Breslin as the two child leads, as well as Alec Baldwin and Kelly Preston.
Now, Myers’ original costume is being put up for auction by the memorabi

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Tedde Moore has passed away. The Canadian actress was best known for playing Miss Shields in the 1983 holiday classic, A Christmas Story. She was active in the film and television industry for over five decades.Moore’s family announced she died on August 5, 2026, in a post on her Facebook page. “On Wednesday, August 5th under sunny skies overlooking Fairy Lake, Tedde passed away surrounded by family physically and spiritually in her beloved Huntsville Musk

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Brad Pitt is reprising his role as Cliff Booth in the upcoming comedy-drama, The Adventures of Cliff Booth. However, Pitt recently clarified that the movie is not a traditional sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, describing it instead as “the continuing adventures of…”Pitt originally portrayed Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Though he takes the title lead

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Spider-Man is doing what only a spider can, breaking box office records the likes of which no individual superhero has seen before. If Marvel Studios wants to replicate this success with its X-Men reboot, it will need to recognize what exactly has made Spider-Man: Brand New Day such a hit.Spider-Man: Brand New Day proves Marvel’s X-Men should put its mutants over spectacleAfter the spectacle in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which was seeing all three live

"This a story of friendships and love, of hopes and dreams." Cineverse has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film known as Paper Cuts, described as an "animated memoir" about the life and times and struggles and successes of indie animator Eric Power. The film screened at numerous festivals in 2024 & 2025 - it won Honorable Mention at the Niigata Animation Festival in 2025 and won Best Documentary at Indy Film Fest as well. Paper Cuts is an animated story following indie animato

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Tombstone is among the iconic Marvel supervillains that Peter Parker went up against in Spider-Man 4. Now, a new behind-the-scenes video has surfaced, suggesting that the villain could return in future installments of the beloved film series.Spider-Man: Brand New Day features a brief fight scene between Tombstone, one of the most recognizable villains in Marvel Comics, and Spider-Man. Actor and rapper Marvin “Krondon” Jones III portrays the villain in the latest

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Brad Pitt has opened up about his sobriety and finally breaking it after a seven-year streak. In a recent interview with Esquire, the actor shared that he enjoys wine on some occasions but in very small quantities.At one point during the interview, Esquire’s Ryan D’Agostino asked Pitt if the wine he offered him earlier was for guests only. The actor confessed that after a seven-year sobriety, he has begun to indulge sometimes.“No, I got—I was s

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Lanterns actor Garret Dillahunt teased that he might play a much bigger role in the DCU. This role is more important than fans realize. The new series will debut soon in August and introduce audiences to John Stewart and Hal Jordan in the DCU. Dillahunt is playing William Macon Sr. in the upcoming HBO show, but it appears that might be a “front” of some kind.“It might be a front for some other kind of character that’s very familiar to you all,” Dil

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Jason Reitman’s Astro Boy live-action movie adaptation has been shelved at Sony, but there is still hope. Announced at the beginning of this year, recent updates hint that the live-action adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s Manga is no longer moving forward with production. Such an update came from Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider, aka The Insneider. In an article he shared, “Jason Reitman’s live-action Astro Boy movie will

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Ryan Hurst has shared another look as casting Kratos, which he was primed to play in Prime Video’s God of War series. The actor shared a shirtless mirror selfie on his Instagram story showing the physical transformation he made for the iconic role.Hurst looks strikingly similar to Kratos in the new image. He’s got the character’s signature bald head and thick beard, muscular physique, and tattoos. The image quickly became viral on social media, showing fans

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Keanu Reeves and Kirsten Dunst’s upcoming movie may not reach theaters this year. The early rumors seem to be true, as The Entertainment System Is Down is now being considered for a 2027 premiere.The film was previously expected to debut at the Cannes Film Festival. However, according to a report from Variety, director Ruben Östlund has opted to hold the project, with a Cannes premiere now being considered for 2027.What else do we know about The Entertainment Sy

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A Spider-Man: Brand New Day star has officially ruled out the most-hated character theory about him. Eman Esfandi, who plays MJ’s new boyfriend, has reacted to speculation surrounding his mystery role.
Marvel has not officially revealed the name of the character Esfandi plays in Spider-Man 4. This led fans to connect him to Paul Rabin, a widely disliked character from the comics. However, the American actor has pushed back against the theory, saying

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Caitríona Balfe bags new horror show at Apple TV with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’s director, Alfonso Cuarón.
According to the latest update from Variety, the horror thriller Ascension has been given the go-ahead by Apple TV. This comes as a major boost for Cuarón, as the director had been busy with the series for several years. The news about the series initially came into the public light way back in 2017. I

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Amy Poehler and Parks and Recreation‘s creator reunion show locks in its release date. The show was announced last year in May 2025, with Mike Schur serving as co-showrunner. The new show has also received its first-look images along with the release date.The Peacock TV show Dig will be released on November 23, 2026. The comedy show’s first-look images show Poehler donned in her archaeologist outfit.
The other images shed light on the upcoming show’s brigh

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ComingSoon spoke with Jackass: Best and Last star Steve-O about the final film in the hit franchise. The stuntman and television personality also discussed some of his favorite stunts, who the real MVP was, and why we won’t see Wildboyz return. Jackass: Best and Last is available to buy or rent on Digital on August 11, 2026, from Paramount Home Entertainment and is coming to Blu-ray.“Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen.

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Danny Boyle‘s acclaimed Rupert Murdoch biographical drama movie Ink gets both theatrical and streaming release dates. Ink adapts James Graham‘s Tony-winning play of the same name from 2017. Graham has also written the screenplay for the upcoming movie.Ink is scheduled to hit theaters on December 11, 2026, landing in the busy awards-season window ahead of the holidays, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Following its theatrical run, the film lands on Netflix in

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House of the Dragon Season 3 will soon arrive in multiple home entertainment formats. In a press release, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced the release details on August 10.The complete third season will be available digitally today. The 4K UHD Steelbook, 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions will arrive on December 1, 2026. Preorders for the physical editions are now available.House of the Dragon Season 3 comes packed with exclusive bonus featuresEach edition i

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Another member of HBO’s Harry Potter cast has spoken out against J.K. Rowling. The member did not agree with Rowling’s opinion on trans.In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Bel Powley said, “I strongly disagree with J.K. Rowling’s views on gender. I think that the trans community deserve safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance.” However, the actor also pointed out how she was in love with the Harry Potter series. Powley explained t

"We're not doing science anymore. We're practicing an ideology." Madman Films has revealed their official trailer for a documentary film titled Sentient, made by Australian journalist Tony Jones as his first film. This premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and next plays at the Melbourne Film Festival in Australia. It explores the moral, emotional and clinical questions – as well as answers – around why we still test on animals, and what it will take us to st

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In a recent interview, Willem Dafoe talked about his experience voicing a James Bond villain in the 2004 video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. He also suggested that he’d be open to participating in a live-action project.Willem Dafoe wants to reprise his forgotten James Bond villain roleWhile speaking with Collider’s Aidan Kelley, Willem Dafoe noted that under the right circumstances, he would consider returning to the James Bond

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MGM+ has released the trailer for American Hostage, an upcoming series starring Jon Hamm. It is a true-crime thriller anthology based on the critically acclaimed podcast of the same name.The eight-episode first season of American Hostage premieres on MGM+ on Sunday, September 20. The show will debut with the first two episodes together, followed by weekly releases every Sunday. The season finale arrives on Sunday, November 1.Created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, American H

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The TV adaptation of Payday has officially gained major Hollywood star power behind the scenes. Vice Studios and game developer Starbreeze Entertainment announced plans to develop a live-action project based on the franchise in March 2026. However, the series still has several major pieces to put in place before production can move forward.According to Variety, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has joined the series as an executive producer under his G-Unit Fi

"Just promise me that you'll solve this and get that woman justice." Skytrain Films has revealed an official trailer for an indie neo-noir conspiracy thriller film titled Nine Black Cats, made by Oklahoma filmmaker Chris Zuhdi as his latest creation. This is hitting limited theaters coming up later this month, showing in a few select locations on the big screen at the end of this summer. A nightclub murder leaves behind a glowing blue powder, pulling a cop and waitress into a deadly hunt by a ma

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Almost 30 years after the release of the fourth film, Lethal Weapon 5 has finally received an update regarding its plot. In a recent interview, franchise mainstay Mel Gibson, who is also attached to direct the next film, shed some light on what fans can expect from the next Lethal Weapon movie before sharing his thoughts on when the long-awaited sequel could go into production.Mel Gibson gives plot details regarding Lethal Weapon 5While speaking with Collider’s&n

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The Simpsons may finally come to an end after almost 40 years. Bart Simpson’s voice actor, Nancy Cartwright, has predicted that the show would eventually come to an end. On the Inside of You podcast with Michael Rosenbaum, the actress shared that the iconic show may wrap up after Season 40 around 2029. This gave fans a potential end date for The Simpsons.Cartwright has been part of the show since the start. That dates back to when it was a segment on The Tracey Ullman Sho

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Joel Coen‘s new movie has received a promising and crucial update despite having no distributor. The project appears to be gaining much-needed momentum after recent screenings.The upcoming film is a gothic mystery titled Jack of Spades, set in 1880s Scotland. It marks Coen’s second work as a solo director after The Tragedy of Macbeth.So far, the movie has been lacking a distributing studio since wrapping its production late last year. But

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Mel Gibson has offered new details about the upcoming The Resurrection of the Christ. The American filmmaker also explained why the movie had to be divided into two parts.Back in 2004, Gibson directed the biblical drama, The Passion of the Christ. Now, more than two decades later, the sequel will be released as two films. Speaking at the Fan Expo Boston, the director told Collider‘s Steve Weintraub why the movie was being released in two parts. He pointed out the

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Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson‘s Paper Tiger just got a brand new teaser trailer. It has further piqued fans’ interest significantly.The movie is already hyped up following its performance at the Cannes Film Festival. Competing for the Palme d’Or, Paper Tiger impressed audiences so much that it reportedly received a standing ovation lasting nearly 10 minutes. Owing to such impressive reviews, the film has also been selected as the opening movie for the Ne

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Chris Evans will reprise his role as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday, but his return is expected to bring a series of difficult challenges for his beloved character. The actor has teased that the Russo brothers will once again put Steve through intense situations, with the upcoming film taking a particularly harsh approach. His comments have already sparked anticipation among fans.Chris Evans teases Avengers: Doomsday will put Steve Rogers through hellChris Evans

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An MCU actor has recently provided an entertaining response to Kit Connor’s reported Cyclops casting. The duo previously shared the big screen in a 2025 release.Michael Gandolfini reacted to Connor being cast as Cyclops in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men reboot. Taking to his Instagram story, the 27-year-old wrote, “Put those lazer eyes on me, Kit Connor.” Gandolfini is no stranger to the world of superheroes; in Daredevil: Born Again, the actor plays the ro

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The updated runtime of the Digger movie is not what Tom Cruise fans expected. Earlier, it was announced that Digger would mark a milestone for Cruise, as one of the longest movies of his career. However, a new runtime has been added for the satirical black comedy movie.
According to AMC Theatres, Digger will run for 2 Hours and 8 Minutes. This is a lot shorter than the previously reported runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes. That said, it is noteworthy that the runtime c

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The End of Oak Street will try to be one of the first dinosaur movies to succeed outside of the Jurassic franchise. If Anne Hathaway‘s dinosaur movie fails, we’ll be stuck with Jurassic World films forever.
The End of Oak Street stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor as Denise and Greg Platt, a couple with two children who live on Oak Street. Somehow, a cosmic event transports their street to a time with prehistoric creatures. “The Platt fam

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Sadie Sink‘s fan-favorite Marvel character may have established her place in the MCU with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but she does not appear in her iconic costume. According to the movie’s costume designer, Sanja Milkovic Hays, it was a deliberate decision not to show Jean Grey in her comic-accurate suit.Spider-Man: Brand New Day costume designer explains Jean Grey’s lookIn a recent interview with Comic Book Resources‘ Sean O’Connell, Hays note

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Spider-Man 5 may mark a new but unexpectedly sad trend for avid Marvel fans. Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s massive success has suggested that Tom Holland may return for another installment to reprise his beloved role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man.However, it appears that Spider-Man 5 won’t arrive sooner at all. Previously, all the past Spider-Man movies featuring Holland had a maximum gap of two years between them.
That trend changed with Brand New D

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The Simu Liu-starred sitcom series, which started back in October 2016, has arrived on Peacock today, August 10. The fan-favorite Canadian TV show was previously streaming on Netflix for five years before it departed the platform in June 2026.In Kim’s Convenience, Simu Liu portrays the well-celebrated character of Jung Kim. Liu has a strong character arc as he is introduced as a dropout and later matures into a responsible family member. The actor, however, believed that

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The digital and Blu-Ray release dates for Jackass: Best and Last have been announced. The movie serves as the fifth and final installment in the Jackass film series, starring Johnny Knoxville.Fans can buy or rent Jackass: Best and Last on digital HD on August 11, 2026, from Paramount Home Entertainment. Meanwhile, the DVD and Blu-Ray release of the movie is scheduled for October 6, 2026. Directed by Jeff Tremaine, the movie brings back Johnny Knoxville and his fellow Ja

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Harry Potter fans have reportedly forced a UK energy project to be diverted to protect “Dobby’s grave.” The fictional resting place of the Harry Potter character has been a popular tourist site for fans after it was featured in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part One. It is located on Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire.Harry Potter fans force a multimillion pipeline to divert to save Dobby’s graveAccording to

"It's New York. Everyone's on the take all the time." Neon has revealed the first look teaser trailer for the film Paper Tiger, the latest NYC drama created and written and directed by filmmaker James Gray (We Own the Night, Ad Astra, Armageddon Time). This premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival playing in the Main Competition, though reviews were quite mixed (here's mine). The story follows two brothers who pursue a lucrative business opportunity in 1980s Queens (involving the Gowanus Canal

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Chris Evans recently explained why the name “Luke Cage” was used during the production of Avengers: Doomsday. The actor confirmed that it was a secret code name for Steve Rogers, helping Marvel keep his return under wraps. His revelation offers a new glimpse into the secrecy surrounding the character’s role in the upcoming film.Chris Evans confirms his Luke Cage code name on Avengers: Doomsday setChris Evans has revealed that Marvel used the name &l