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Former Disney star Hilary Duff appeared to chug a bottle of Smirnoff Ice live on stage during her concert at the Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Taking the beverage mid-show during the latest U.S. stop of her The Lucky Me Tour, the unexpected moment made the audience go wild.A video captured by a fan on social media quickly went viral, becoming one of the show’s most widely talked about moments. Many people were surprised, as

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A new horror movie has been drawing comparisons with Backrooms and Obsession. As the movie gets ready for its film festival premiere, the creator recently revealed that J.K. Simmons was reportedly rejected for a role in the flick.The upcoming horror film Godmother by Alanah Pearce and Sean McLoughlin was on a very different path at first. Investors and some traditional studios wanted the filmmakers to cast a popular Hollywood actor to reduce the financial r

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The HBO Max series Lanterns premiered on August 16, 2026. James Gunn reflected on one major concern regarding the TV show following its release.The 56-minute pilot episode introduced Kyle Chandler as the veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan. The story begins in 1996 and then jumps to 2016. Later in the episode, Jordan is discovered dead by John Stewart and town sheriff Kerry, played by Aaron Pierre and Kelly MacDonald, respectively. After the episode aired, fans drew comparisons to

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Susan Sarandon’s Fun DC superhero adventure finds a new streaming home on Prime Video. Starring Xolo Maridueña in the titular role, the movie was the 14th film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) before being replaced by James Gunn’s current DCU.Blue Beetle is now available on Prime Video. The film stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes, a college graduate who returns home to find his family in financial ruin. He gains unpredictable powers after an

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Paramount is asking a federal judge to make 12 states and the WGA cover costs from its delayed Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The company is seeking a $1.88 billion bond if the plaintiffs ultimately lose the antitrust case.Paramount filed the request Monday with Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin. The proposed bond would cover financial damage caused by keeping the $111 billion deal on hold during the legal fight.“Paramount hereby moves this Court for an order modifyin

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The reason why Dexter: Original Sin Season 2 was canceled by Paramount has been revealed.Although the series was renewed in April 2026, the decision was later reversed. Following the cancellation of the series, the reason behind it has come to the forefront.Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 premiered on Paramount+ on Dec. 13, 2024. The 10-episode first season concluded in February 2025. Despite the prequel’s renewal, Season 2 was later canceled. Paramount+ head of or

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Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday trailer has sparked a dark theory regarding Loki’s fate. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the upcoming MCU film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on December 18, 2026. The film will feature the Avengers and other MCU figures fighting against Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom.While the trailer does not confirm Loki’s death, fans are connecting Thor’s furious reaction to Dr. Doom to the rumo

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Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming feature reboot Miami Vice ’85 has added another major cast member. A major Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping star is set to appear in the upcoming action thriller in a key role.According to Deadline, Whitney Peak has joined the cast of Universal Pictures’ upcoming project. Sources say that she will play Michael B. Jordan’s love interest in the film.The actress will next appear on the big screen as Lenore Dove Ba

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Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy‘s anticipated MCU movie, Ghost Rider, has received its official release date. Ghost Rider was announced last month, with Gosling as the lead, during the Hall Panel at San Diego Comic-Con.The movie is set to officially hit theaters on July 28, 2028, according to Disney‘s updated release calendar. It will arrive after another highly anticipated MCU film, Untitled X-Men, set for May 5, 2028.Interestingly, Gosling’s film is now

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A new X-Men update suggests that the anticipated MCU reboot may witness a title change ahead of its release. The superhero reboot will be directed by Jake Schreier, who previously helmed Marvel’s Thunderbolts*.Following D23, Disney has added the X-Men movie to its release calendar. Interestingly, the release calendar currently lists the project as Untitled X-Men.The listing suggests that X-Men may not be the film’s final title, although Marvel

"A chance to reunite with his old friends..." Aero Films has revealed an official trailer for the intriguing lo-fi sci-fi indie film titled Terrestrial, made by filmmaker Steve Pink. The name is an Earthly spin on the term "extraterrestrial" but without the "extra" that indicates not from Earth. The film first premiered at the 2025 Fantasia Film Festival last year and opens in select US theaters this October. During a weekend reunion, a rising sci-fi author welcomes 3 college friends to his home

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HBO Max has officially greenlit It: Welcome to Derry Season 2, promising another spine-chilling prequel story. However, fans should not expect to see the original stars return in the new chapter. It: Welcome to Derry Season 2 has already undergone major creative changes behind the scenes. Now, the cast could also undergo a major overhaul due to the timeline.Bill Skarsgård will reprise his role as Pennywise, a shape-shifting cosmic entity in Stephen King’s preque

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NBC has released the first trailer for The Traitors: New Blood, giving fans a look at Alan Cumming’s return to the Scottish Highlands castle for a new game of deception.
The new reality competition series will be released on September 17, 2026, featuring 22 civilian contestants who will compete against each other for prize money up to $250,000 while finding the traitor among them. Cumming, who played the role of the Nightcrawler in the X-Men franchise, returns as a ho

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The Star Trek franchise is approaching a major change as two Paramount+ TV shows near their endings. Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy are nearing the end of the current roadmap, and the streamer is already planning what comes next.Paramount+ has not yet announced its next Star Trek series. However, executives have confirmed that writers are being approached as the studio searches for the right direction for the franchise.The update was shared in a recent Dead

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MobLand Season 3 has received a worrying update ahead of its Season 2 premiere from Paramount+. This comes after the behind-the-scenes controversies involving the lead star and the head writer and executive producer made headlines earlier this year.In an interview with Deadline, Paramount+’s Head of Originals, Jane Wiseman, confirmed that Season 3 of the hit show has not yet been greenlit for production. When asked about the status of MobLand’s third season,

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Paramount+ has provided a major update on the release of Tulsa King Season 4. For fans of the show, the announcement comes as a welcome surprise.Deadline recently caught up with Jane Wiseman, who serves as EVP and Head of Originals at Paramount+. During the conversation, Wiseman spoke about several shows. Among them, Tulsa King received confirmation that Season 4 is on the way. She stated that the fourth season premiere date will be announced soon and also teased severa

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Fans cannot stop reacting to Johnny Depp’s potential return as Captain Jack Sparrow. In a recent update, it has been revealed that Depp might come back to reprise his iconic role.
In a recent update from Deadline, producer Jerry Bruckheimer stated that Depp was being approached for The Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Bruckheimer told Deadline, “We’re talking with Johnny [Depp], we’re working on a screenplay, and hopefully we can get this done.”S

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An unexpected villain was originally slated to challenge Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In a recent podcast, the Spider-Man 4 writers confirmed that the MCU movie almost cast another character before Jean Grey.On the latest episode of The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith, co-writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers confirmed that Chameleon was going to be part of the movie as a “mind-controlling” villain.McKenna said, “We were thinking

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Marvel fans have expressed wishes for the MCU to adapt a specific comic book story. This comes following Adam Driver’s casting in the X-Men reboot. With Driver playing the villain Mister Sinister in the film, some fans theorize that the film could be, or is setting up to, adapt X-Men: Inferno. Marvel Studios is currently building out the cast for the reboot, with it scheduled to hit theaters in 2028.Before the MCU’s reboot even hits t

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Roadside Attractions and Saban Films have released the bone-chilling trailer for Crawlers. The upcoming horror-thriller film comes from Ángel Gómez Hernández, who previously helmed The Boogeyman and episodes of Tecnofobia. Crawlers is the first project from Badlands, the new collaboration between John Wick producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, along with Scott Strauss.The movie follows a terrifying spider infestation that traps an entire apartment

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Extraction 3, starring Chris Hemsworth, has added Pierce Brosnan to its cast. Additionally, the production will feature multiple big-name actors.Chris Hemsworth, who is well-known for his portrayal of Thor in the MCU, is the protagonist of Extraction. Following the success of the initial two movies, Netflix has decided to renew its action-thriller franchise for a third installment. In a recent exclusive update from Deadline, some big announcements related to Extraction 3&r

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day was released on July 31, 2026, and is currently the highest-grossing movie of the year, per The Numbers. While Anna Hathaway is not a part of the film, writers have reflected on whether the rumors around her joining Spider-Man 4 as a supervillain were true.Just two months before Spider-Man: Brand New Day, industry insider MyTimeToShineHello stated that Hathway would play a major role in the upcoming MCU projects (via Comic Basics). Before

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Dave Filoni has offered a fresh take on one of Yoda’s most famous Star Wars lines. During Disney’s Worldbuilders panel at D23, he linked the quote to commitment, practice, and creative growth.The Lucasfilm president discussed the meaning behind “Do or do not. There is no try” while explaining what the quote means to him.Yoda said, “Do or do not. There is no try.’ And people say, ‘But Dave, I try all the time.’ I

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Hollywood is mourning the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away suddenly at the age of 36 on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Panettiere built a career spanning over three decades after making her on-screen debut as a child at just 11 months old.Following the tragic news of her death in South Carolina, numerous co-stars, colleagues, and long-time friends paid tribute to the late star on Monday. Oscar winner Viola Davis, who starred alongside Panettiere

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Zack Snyder has released an intriguing trailer for his upcoming film The Last Photograph. The Justice League and Army of the Dead director has been developing the film for over a decade. The Last Photograph’s teaser suggests viewers should prepare for a dark, surreal mystery that may be more grounded than Snyder’s previous films.The director released the footage on his own social media channels, stating that the full trailer will follow soon. The u

Leo Woodall has praised Oasis over The Beatles, declaring Liam Gallagher to be the “coolest” frontman of all time.READ MORE: ‘Tony’ review: a mostly delicious taste of pre-fame Anthony BourdainThe actor, known for his roles in The White Lotus, One Day, Tuner and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, made the comments in an interview with the New York Times, in which he discusses some of the things he c

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Hayden Panettiere spoke about her addiction issues just a few months ago. As the acting industry reacts to the shock of her untimely demise, her interview with Jay Shetty is gaining serious traction.Speaking with Shetty just three months prior to her death, Panettiere shared how she was struggling to cope with her addictions. Panettiere said, “Oh, I struggled with that for years. It was an on-and-off battle for a really long time. And getting out of

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A 911 call has revealed new details about former Scream star Hayden Panettiere, who passed away on Sunday. The 36-year-old Hollywood actress was also widely known for her outstanding roles in shows like Heroes and Nashville.The 911 dispatch audio reveals that paramedics responded to a call made at 1:51 pm by a friend for an unresponsive woman under cardiac arrest inside a house in Greenville, South Carolina on Sunday, August 16, 2026, reports TMZ. Authorities in the 911 call m

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FX’s upcoming crime drama series The Drop: A Snowfall Saga released its official trailer ahead of its premiere on FX and Hulu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. This will be a direct spin-off to John Singleton’s hit flagship series Snowfall; the new chapter explores the aftermath of the epidemic.The FX spin-off show is bringing back the characters of Wanda Bell and Leon Simmons. Gail Bean and Isaiah Jones will be reprising their roles for the upcoming series. The narrati

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Illumination‘s recent animated film struggled at the box office but shines on home screens. The 90-minute movie was recently released on digital media and quickly topped the charts.Minions & Monsters has climbed to the No.1 spot on Fandango’s premium video-on-demand chart for its opening week, August 10 through August 16. The animated film outperformed Jackass: Best and Last and Young Washington, both of which were released on the same day as Minions &a

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Marvel has finally released the first trailer for VisionQuest on August 15, 2026, giving fans a new look at Paul Bettany as Vision and James Spader‘s surprising return as Ultron.The upcoming Disney+ series will continue Vision’s story while bringing back several artificial intelligences from the MCU. The trailer caught viewers off guard by revealing Ultron in human form, along with J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., U, and Dum-E, leaving fans curious about

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The announcement that Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister in X-Men could fix the MCU‘s biggest problems with Jean Grey. The mad scientist is one of the most prominent X-Men villains in the comics, but has yet to appear in any live-action adaptations. However, given his history with the original Marvel Girl, he could be a major gamechanger in several ways.Played by Sadie Sink, Jean Grey was introduced into the MCU in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. She

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Minions & Monsters star Bobby Moynihan spoke with ComingSoon to celebrate the hit film coming to Digital. The actor discussed his role, being co-stars with George Lucas, and his dream X-Men character. It is now available to rent and own on Digital and will be available in 4K and Blu-ray.“This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and

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Alan Menken gave D23 attendees an early preview of a new song from Disney’s upcoming Tangled stage musical. The song was not part of the 2010 animated movie.The Oscar-winning composer performed the work-in-progress track on piano during D23 2026. Floating lantern visuals appeared on the screen behind him, creating a clear connection to the beloved Disney story.Menken composed the music for the original Tangled. He is now working on the stage musical and contributin

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Netflix has unveiled the trailer for an upcoming teen sitcom, Hollywood Arts. The show serves as a sequel and spin-off of the beloved Nickelodeon show, Victorious.Hollywood Arts, created by Victorious writer-producer Jake Farrow, premieres on Netflix on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The first half of the 26-episode season will debut in October along with the two-part pilot that has been joined together in a 50-minute special. The rest of the episodes will arrive at a later d

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Lanterns star Nathan Fillion has shared his thoughts on Guy Gardner’s frequent appearances in the DCU. The actor reflected on why the character has been making frequent appearances in the franchise and how that could connect to future installments.In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Fillion shared what it means for him as an actor to appear in multiple James Gunn DC projects. “To me, that means there’s a chance that maybe I’ll con

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Inde Navarrette’s recent casting in Marvel’s X-Men reboot has sparked fan debate over her fame from Obsession. The actress was announced to play Rogue in the film during Marvel Studios’ panel at the D23 Expo last weekend. Previously, Navarette had expressed interest in joining the MCU and had confirmed she had spoken with director Jake Schreier.Some fans have questioned whether her recent popularity from Obsession played a major r

"Welcome home! Well, what's left of it..." "I'm not here for him. This is for me." BUFF Studios has revealed an official UK trailer for the indie film titled Shadows of Beirut, made by artist / filmmaker Tina Gharavi as her latest creation. This is debuting first in the UK in cinemas starting in September, though there's no official US release set yet. After 25 years away, a young woman returns to Beirut to visit her dying father, a man she has not seen since childhood. Forced to confront a past

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A certain faction of DC fans hates the shocking death in the first episode of Lanterns, but writing off the show as a whole would be a mistake.Lanterns is a show set with two mysteries on different timelines: one in 2016 and one in 2026. Yet it’s the 2026 timeline generating the most discussion following the premiere episode.
In the episode’s final moments, John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, returns to Rushville, Nebraska, in 2026 and reunites wi

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HBO has finally renewed It: Welcome to Derry for a second season. While a confirmed release date for the prequel story has not yet been announced, the upcoming season is getting a major creative change.Season 1 premiered on HBO and Max on October 26, 2025, with the last episode dropping on December 14, 2025, and was directed by Andy Muschietti, Andrew Bernstein, Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, and Jamie Travis. The season had two showrunners, Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane, who were al

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Amy Schumer is gearing up for her next comedy movie, Best Divorce Ever. The Emmy-winning actress will reportedly star in and produce the upcoming movie.According to a recent report by Variety, Sean Mullin serves as the writer and director for Best Divorce Ever. Meanwhile, Concourse Media is set to launch worldwide sales in Toronto next month. The company is also executive producing with its sister company, Archetype Media Finance.Best Divorce Ever follows Clarissa and Frank

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Anne Hathaway has reached a major Disney milestone as she prepares to return as Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries 3. The actress is now a Disney Legend, as she was officially inducted into Disney’s Hall of Fame at the D23 event on August 16, 2026. She was honored for her long-standing connection with the Disney studio.She received massive applause as she was introduced to the stage for the honor by her The Devil Wears Prada director, David Frankel,

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Anne Hathaway has reached a major Disney milestone as she prepares to return as Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries 3. The actress is now a Disney Legend, as she was officially inducted into Disney’s Hall of Fame at the D23 event on August 16, 2026. She was honored for her long-standing connection with the Disney studio.She received massive applause as she was introduced to the stage for the honor by her The Devil Wears Prada director, David Frankel,

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Netflix has released the first full trailer for A Different World online. The sequel introduces a new generation of Hillman College students. Several original cast members also return to the fictional HBCU.The series centers on Deborah Wayne, played by Tony winner Maleah Joi Moon. She is the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert, whose romance is central to the original series. Deborah arrives at Hillman determined to forge her own path.The new ensemble in

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EA has dropped an action-packed trailer for Star Wars: Zero Company ahead of its launch. Bit Reactor’s upcoming title will be the franchise’s first turn-based squad tactics game, which is set during the Clone Wars era. Besides tackling a new genre, the new game was also inspired by the AMC show Turn.In Star Wars: Zero Company, players will take on the role of Officer Hawks, who assembles and leads a team of ragtag misfits through various fights across th

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The new HBO Max series Lanterns misses the mark in adapting the character of John Stewart. The first episode reveals enough of the character’s history in the DCU to confirm some common ground with the Green Lantern comics. Unfortunately, the show’s writers fail to capture the character’s soul and the personality traits that made him a DC Comics mainstay.In the reality of Lanterns, Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) was the first Earthling chosen to wear the Powe

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A new X-Men report has fans casting a huge Snyderverse DCEU star as MCU‘s Beast. Recently, at the D23 Expo, the cast details of the upcoming X-Men Reboot were revealed. However, there are other major characters, such as Beast, Wolverine, and Magneto, whose details have not yet been revealed.In a recent report, it was rumored that Henry Cavill is in the final stages of signing a multi-picture deal to play a major mutant role in the X-Men Reboot. This has left fans divi

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Disney+ has unveiled its must-watch titles ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. However, one major X-Men movie is missing. Fans quickly noticed the omission and questioned the choice online.The streaming service listed 15 projects for viewers to watch before the December 2026 release. The lineup includes X-Men (2000), X2, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fantastic Four: First Steps and more. Yet X-Men: Days of Future Past was left out.
Disney+ has released a list of essential proje

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MCU‘s upcoming X-Men reboot has finally locked in its mutants. But one of the franchise’s most iconic villains went unannounced. The studio has not announced the cast for Magneto, and fans would love to see this one controversial name in the mutant’s shoes.Lee Pace, known for Foundation and The Lord of the Rings, has become the internet’s clear favorite to play Magneto. While Marvel has not confirmed the cast, journalist Jed Fontaine said mu

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The latest Avengers: Doomsday has received mixed reactions from MCU fans. The highly anticipated new footage was unveiled at Disney’s D23 event before being released online.Despite generating plenty of strong reactions on social media, the second Avengers: Doomsday trailer has sparked debate among Marvel fans. Some fans have raised concerns about the movie, which is set to be released later this year.Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the superhero epic