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VisionQuest could mark a major turning point for MCU’s Disney+ television shows. A recent report suggests that Marvel could pull the plug on new television series for now, looking to focus on new directions for the franchise’s future.According to Collider, Marvel Studios will scale back its live-action Disney+ television shows after the release of VisionQuest. Previous reports had hinted that the studio might be developing more MCU television shows, but the e

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The Rotten Tomatoes result for Lanterns is out and it’s quite positive! However, critics agree that another DCU project is better than the latest installment. The project was released in 2024 and has the highest Tomatometer score among all DCU projects.The newly released HBO Max show Lanterns has received an 89% score based on 35 reviews as of the time of writing this article. These reviews come from critics who have watched the early screeners of the pilot when th

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Marvel’s Alien vs. X-Men crossover is here, and the preview shows Wolverine battling facehuggers and xenomorphs. In collaboration with 20th Century Studios, Marvel Comics is releasing the crossover issue later this year. This exciting news comes after the wide success of Alien vs. Avengers.Ahead of its official release, Marvel released a preview of the Alien vs. X-Men crossover, which shows Wolverine in an intense battle with the aliens. Other X-Men like Emma F

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Ultron has officially made its way back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU supervillain was spotted in a recent D23 video.In a recent update shared by the X account @PoppedNews, a brand-new D23 video confirmed Ultron’s return. As the clip played, Jack Spader’s Ultron can be seen glitching at the VisionQuest booth. The tease only gave a small glimpse of the villain’s face, which was half human and half robotic. By the end, the display glitches, reve

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A brand-new animated special, LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, has dropped its official trailer online. The upcoming release will offer a lighthearted, comedic retelling of the hit live-action series, complete with fan-favorite characters and returning voice talent from the original cast.Disney+ released the trailer on Friday ahead of a special screening at D23. The animated project will revisit all three seasons of The Mandalorian in a new format. It will also bring back s

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Hulu recently canceled the fan-favorite crime comedy-drama series after two seasons. Following the unexpected cancellation, a new report has revealed why the streaming service made the decision.The crime comedy-drama series Deli Boys premiered on Hulu on March 6, 2025. Season 2 premiered on May 28, 2026. The first season has 10 episodes, while the second has six. The Hulu show currently has a 98% Tomatometer score and an 86% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite tha

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The D23 event unveiled the title for the long-awaited Simpsons movie sequel along with a new poster. The artwork gave fans the first look at the movie’s official title ahead of its 2027 premiere.The movie is officially named The New Simpsons Movie, according to a poster shared by PoppedNews on X. The title branding showcases Homer’s favorite food: a pink-glazed, sprinkle-topped donut. Interestingly, the movie’s promotional pavilion at D23 fea

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A new look at the Avengers: Doomsday experience at D23 may have revealed a major plot detail. The footage appears to show the TVA after an attack by Doctor Doom. It also lines up with an earlier rumor about Doom’s plans for the organization.Film analyst Erik Voss shared a video on X(Twitter) showing the damaged TVA display. In the video, Voss pointed out the destruction inside the TVA. He said, “Alright. So we’re in the TVA here in Avengers. Doomsday, o

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Ahsoka Season 2 will give Star Wars fans a closer look at several returning favorites. New displays at D23 feature costumes, props and creatures from the upcoming season. The showcase offers an early look at what’s next.Lucasfilm’s official D23 display includes Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka costume and Padawan-era looks. Fans can also see costumes for Anakin Skywalker, Sabine Wren, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Great Mother Klothow. The display is part of the Lucasfi

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Ahsoka season 2 has unveiled a brand-new logo at D23. And the new logo looks strikingly different from the old one.During the unveiling at the D23 display, the new logo had a noticeably different color grading with a significant change in design compared to the previous one. The circular background base of the logo looked slick, with the words Star Wars: Ahsoka embedded on top in its iconic font. Interestingly, the entire logo had a bluish tint, which kind of gave off an i

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It looks like Disney‘s planned Prince Charming movie with Daisy Edgar-Jones may no longer be happening. The actress was previously reported to be in talks for the female lead in the film. However, new reports claim that the project is no longer in development.According to a recent report from Jeff Sneider, Disney is reportedly no longer moving forward with its live-action Prince Charming movie. “I’m told the studio has also nixed a Prince

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The first reviews for DC Studios’ Lanterns are here, and critics are loving it. The show hails from HBO’s Watchmen creator Damon Lindelof, and critics are already comparing Lanterns to it. While critics are divided on which is better, most agree that Lanterns is an entertaining show.At the time of writing, Lanterns has scored 91% on Rotten Tomatoes with 34 reviews. The Movie Podcast’s Daniel Baptista wrote, “I didn’t think any DC series could surpa

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The latest movie starring Kristen Stewart and produced by Seth Rogen has hit theaters today. The movie revolves around the two girls and their adventures with wild drugs.The Wrong Girls is now in theaters for audiences to enjoy. In the movie, Stewart and her co-star, Alia Shawkat, are best friends. With their lives codependent on each other, they face a situation where they will have to pay their rent within 24 hours. In the process, the duo stumbles across a weird dru

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A new HBO Max TV show has been renewed for Season 2 following its overwhelmingly positive debut. The latest series is based on an iconic and fan-favorite show from the past.The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe was released on July 23, 2026 and has already locked its future moving forward. It’s been confirmed that the HBO Max TV show will receive a second season as well.The massive update comes following a mostly favorable response from critic

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Matthew McConaughey’s new movie received a limited theatrical release today. The film’s theatrical release comes nearly a year and a half after its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival. It will expand to more theaters across the United States on August 21.The Rivals of Amziah King is a neo-Western crime thriller written and directed by Andrew Patterson. McConaughey plays the titular character who reunites with his fo

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A new Doctor Doom suit was unveiled as part of Marvel Studios’ official display at the D23 Expo, offering a different look for Avengers: Doomsday ahead of its theatrical release. This outfit was different from the battle-ready armor showcased at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC).Erik Voss took to his X handle to share the first official look at Doctor Doom’s alternate suit in Avengers: Doomsday. Unlike his previous fit at San Diego Comic-Con, this outfit has a m

"You will leave with more soul than you showed up with, guaranteed." Ain't that the truth! Now playing in theaters is the excellent Texas film The Rivals of Amziah King, directed by filmmaker Andrew Patterson (of The Vast of Night). As part of the final promotion, poster archive site Posteritati has debuted a video featuring of actor Matthew McConaughey and director Andrew Patterson visit their office to discuss posters. It ends with them talking about the design of the official poster for Amzia

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HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter has not premiered its first season, but the studio is already upping the ante for a second. A new update from the show’s returning cast confirms that filming for Harry Potter Season 2 is underway and teases major scenes.Actress Asha Soetan, who portrays Gryffindor Quidditch player Angelina Johnson, shared that she is back on set. She shared a selfie on social media with the caption, “POV: back on set today with some excit

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The review for Lanterns is hinting at the debut of two major fan-favorite characters from DCU. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre star as Hal Jordan and John Stewart in the upcoming superhero series. Alongside them, the Green Lantern show features several important characters related to Green Lantern’s villains.As has been revealed by The Wrap, one of Green Lantern’s biggest enemies, Sinestro, will be joining in. Adding to him, Hector Hammond and the Manhunters will be

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Neil Patrick Harris may have accidentally teased a major Star Wars announcement at D23 2026. Harris is hosting Disney Experiences’ Horizons: A Carousel of Progress showcase on Saturday, August 15, at the Honda Center.
The actor accidentally slipped that Star Wars-related news would be part of the showcase. While speaking about the event, Walt Disney Imagineering President Bruce Vaughn said, “The announcement is very secret, come back Saturday for that.

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Disney has treated fans to an unforgettable musical extravaganza as part of D23 Day at Disneyland Resort. Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration brought together the largest gathering of Disney Princess performers ever assembled on a single stage for a historic live reunion.Held at Paradise Gardens Park inside Disney California Adventure Park, the concert officially kicked off D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a multi-day celebration highlighting Disney’s

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Supergirl ended its theatrical run as a box-office bomb, with divisive reviews from the audience. Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani recently shared her honest, unfiltered opinion on the divisive Supergirl movie. She also explained why film is difficult for her to judge.In a video shared by Revenge of Comics on TikTok, Vellani opened up about adapting beloved comic books into films. The conversation then turned to Supergirl. She expressed her love for Tom King’s Supergir

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Starting today, fans can stream the latest version of David Duchovny’s 2008 sci-fi thriller movie on Disney+ and Hulu. Director Chris Carter’s The X-Files: I Want to Believe is the second feature film installment of The X-Files franchise.The director’s cut of the movie is titled The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn. It is the Russian for “Physician Frankenstein.” It will feature all the horror elements that w

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A polarizing element of Lanterns TV show might just work in its favor to impress avid DC fans. The HBO Max series is part of the DCU and is led by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, among other notable names.It’s been revealed that the new TV show deals heavily in the comic book and Green Lantern lore throughout its runtime. In fact, it goes deep into the explanation of various comic book aspects related to the characters, as noted by TV Line‘s review.While it may not

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A trailer for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse leaked today, prompting co-writer Chris Miller to comment on the matter. The highly anticipated sequel has been in development for several years and been pushed back multiple times. Sony Pictures Animation previously showed off footage from the film behind closed doors at Cinemacon earlier this year.As reported by Variety, almost five minutes of the upcoming film’s footage made its way online through unofficia

"When your a kid, baseball is your life..." ⚾️ Hambino Media revealed their official trailer for a series titled Dugout Dads, which will be out for streaming later this month via YouTube. The series is basically the real legacy sequel to the classic 90s summer movie The Sandlot (one of my all-time faves) bringing back many of the original actors for a follow-up baseball comedy. But it's not actually a real sequel (they did make a few direct-to-video ones anyway but those don't count

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Lanterns’ early reviews have surfaced online, and they all agree on the one shining aspect of the new DCU TV show. A lot of them believe that the best part of the DCU TV show is the chemistry between Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, and John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre.Being in awe of Chandler and Stewart’s on-screen bonding, Mike Ryan of The Hard Press wrote, “they needed their own story. And it’s kind of remarkable we are finally getting this.

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The Simpsons Movie 2 has now gotten a new title and a logo. Interestingly, the movie also puts the spotlight on the viral Homer Bush meme.
As per the latest announcement from Disney, the official title of The Simpsons Movie 2 will be The New Simpsons Movie. The latest iteration of the movie will be a sequel to the original Simpsons movie, which was released back in 2007. Additionally, the date of its theatrical release has been confirmed. The New Simpsons Movie is s

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The most hyped DCU show, Lanterns, has divided fans over Kyle Chandler’s portrayal of Hal Jordan. While some fans have praised his performance, others have not been impressed.As reviews have begun to emerge, the San Francisco Chronicle offered a critical take on the show. The review described Chandler’s portrayal of Hal Jordan as unhinged and raw. One of the main reasons for this was how the character used the f-word frequently in the series. The frequent use of p

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Avengers: Doomsday ticket sales are resulting in chaos as websites are reportedly crashing. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to hit the screens on December 18, 2026. With four months to go for the major release, fans are flooding the ticket booking sites.The very first wave of pre-booking for Avengers: Doomsday happened on July 20, 2026, per The Economic Times. However, that pre-sale did not cover all the cinemas across the USA. The initial phase was meant exclusiv

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A D23 display unveiled the new bold looks for Anna and Elsa in Frozen 3. The display at the Expo also featured other main characters, such as Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven. Moreover, fans speculated that their outfits could hint at the plot of the third installment in the franchise.In the display featuring the Disney characters, Elsa and Anna were shown in new outfits that they could wear in Frozen 3. This look can change in the future, as it was not an official still from the an

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The Wrong Girls director Dylan Meyer and stars Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat discussed the stoner comedy movie’s weird scenes, great friendship, and wild drug trip while speaking with ComingSoon’s Tyler Treese. Neon releases the film in theaters starting today.“Two codependent best friends living paycheck to paycheck and bong rip to bong rip get caught in a case of mistaken identity that throws their lives into chaos,” says the synopsis.Tyler Tree

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D23: Disney has just revealed a new look for its huge Spider-Man-themed expansion. The news about Disney developing this new Spider-Man-themed expansion was first announced at the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2023.Recently, at the 2026 D23, a look at the upcoming Spider-Man-themed expansion at the Shanghai Disney Resort has reportedly been revealed. @DEADLINE shared the image from their official X handle, noting, “‘Spider-Man’- theme

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Disney has revealed major details about a brand-new Avengers Tower attraction. The D23 reveal has given fans an exclusive first look at the attraction.Images from D23 show a model of the massive Avengers drop-tower attraction. This new addition is scheduled to open at the Stark Expo in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland. Going into the details of the brand-new model, a tall and iconic Avengers tower can be seen. The Avengers’ glowing, unmistakable logo is p

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Marvel Studios has unveiled a new Avengers: Doomsday poster featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The artwork gives Marvel fans another look at the supervillain ahead of the movie’s December release.The poster shows Doom in a dark green cloak, standing before tall, green-tinted stained-glass windows. His hood hides most of his face, while his glowing eyes and armor stand out. It comes with a major announcement that tickets are now available for all format

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The new American Psycho is looking for its Patrick Bateman. The actor who steps into that iconic role should be Drew Starkey, not Austin Butler.A reimagining of American Psycho from Luca Guadagnino is still in development at Lionsgate. Scott Z. Burns, who wrote the screenplays for The Bourne Ultimatum and Contagion, will pen the script for American Psycho.
The latest update came this past May, when Lionsgate President of International Helen Lee-Kim said she hopes to ha

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Avengers: Doomsday could be one of Marvel Studios‘ biggest films to date, with the Russo brothers returning to direct the next Avengers film. A massive lineup of MCU and X-Men characters are attached to the project. But Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani believes that the success should not only be measured by the massive cast and multiverse storyline.On the Revenge Of podcast, Vellani shared her thoughts on the upcoming MCU project and what she hopes Avengers: Doo

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Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to hit the theaters on December 18, 2026. With just four months until the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s big release, a recent change in the countdown has sparked speculation among Marvel fans about a new trailer.An official site is maintaining a countdown for the release of Doomsday. Alongside maintaining the countdown, it also releases major updates about the MCU. However, amid this, a keen-eyed fan has noted a recent change.@MCUP

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Avengers: Doomsday has given fans their first look at Nightcrawler’s new X-Men costume at D23. The display also featured Mystique’s costume, which appeared in the trailer. Nightcrawler had not been shown in the movie’s marketing until now.Film analyst Erik Voss (@eavoss) shared a photo from the D23 floor with the caption, “First official look of Nightcrawler’s suit and swords in Avengers Doomsday at D23! Mystique costume too!”Nigh

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Pedro Pascal may have found the role he was “born to play” after Joaquin Phoenix quit Todd Haynes’ upcoming movie. Producer Christine Vachon made the comment while praising Pascal’s performance in the reworked gay romance on Friday, August 14, 2026.The film, titled De Noche, underwent a complete production overhaul after Phoenix walked away from the project in summer 2024 just days before filming was set to commence. Pascal eventually stepped in to

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The upcoming Harry Potter TV show has just faced another backlash amid the ongoing controversy surrounding J. K. Rowling’s anti-trans comments. Writer and filmmaker Ally Pankiw, who has previously directed a Black Mirror episode, has announced her decision to turn down the high-profile HBO project.In a recent Instagram post, Pankiw shared a screenshot of a chat in which she was asked whether she would join the new Harry Potter series. In a decisive response, the director

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to be available for online streaming to Star Wars fans. In a recent update, the release date for Disney + has been revealed.According to Collider, The Mandalorian and Grogu will be released on Disney+ on September 2, 2026. The movie was released in theaters back on May 22, 2026. A few days ago, the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases of the project were also announced. Fans who wish to buy a physical copy can do so from Aug

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The film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone has been fraught with controversy, with more details coming to light. Following the release of its trailer, author Tomi Adeyemi publicly disowned the film, prompting fans to question why she did so after production had finished. Now, a new report has shed light on what issues may have plagued the film.A new story in Vanity Fair has broken down the film’s journey from page to screen. According to the r

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Fans can stream Bob Odenkirk’s recent action comedy thriller on HBO Max starting today. The streaming release of Normal comes four months after the film arrived in theaters on April 17, 2026.Normal is a dark comedy action movie directed by Ben Wheatley, with the screenplay by Derek Kolstad, the creator of the John Wick film series. The movie is based on a story that Kolstad co-wrote with Odenkirk.Set in the fictional city of Normal in Minnesota, the movie fo

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The upcoming DC series Lanterns could set John Stewart up for a much bigger role in the DC Universe. Starring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, the show will be the first DC Studios TV series to be fully separate from the old DCEU.However, the showrunner Chris Mundy has teased that John Stewart can move beyond the show and may appear in other DCU projects, other than the upcoming Man of Tomorrow.Although Lanterns is a part of the DCU, Mundy empha

"Stop it, stop it!" Screambox has unveiled the official trailer for an indie horror titled Yellow Eyes, ready to watch via streaming starting next week. A man falls under the grip of a sinister entity after uncovering a cursed idol. Produced by filmmaker Joe Swanberg, who has been missing for a while from the indie scene. Is he finally making a comeback? In Yellow Eyes, a young couple inherits a house containing a mysterious relic that hosts the spirit of a powerful demon, and the wife of the ma

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Vin Diesel’s sci-fi action sequel The Chronicles of Riddick is leaving Netflix soon. Though the actor is widely known for playing Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise, his Riddick character remains another fan-favorite.The Chronicles of Riddick is leaving NetflixAccording to What’s on Netflix, The Chronicles of Riddick leaves Netflix on September 1, 2026. David Twohy wrote and directed the science fiction movie, and it was released in Jun

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Ahsoka season 2 D23 display has offered a close look at the next Star Wars story. New looks for some major characters have been revealed in the D23 display.In the latest reveal, fans got to catch a glimpse of the snowsuit costumes of Anakin Skywalker and Padawan Ahsoka. Not only that, but Star Wars fans also got to see Sabine, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Great Mother Klothow, Ahsoka the White, and Young Padawan Ahsoka‘s costumes. All of these costumes have been designed by

"A beautiful story abut loyalty and love in it all its forms..." Well Go USA has revealed the official trailer for the film Dear You, an acclaimed Chinese drama from filmmaker Lan Hongchun. This tender, empathetic film recently premiered at the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) to great reviews and already opened to acclaim in many countries earlier. Xiaowei travels to Thailand to find his "billionaire grandfather" whom debt problems have kept out of contact, but he unexpectedly finds that th

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Mariska Hargitay revealed during an appearance on The Today Show that she feared she was losing her job on Law & Order: SVU when she received a recent call. Hargitay has portrayed Olivia Benson since the very first season of the iconic series.What happened when Mariska Hargitay got a call to host the Emmys?Hargitay recently appeared on The Today Show and discussed with Savannah Guthrie her reaction to the offer of hosting the 2026 Emmy Awards. “I was backstage, doing