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Kristen Bell shares an exciting new update about the villain in Frozen 3. During the Disney D23 Expo, a new trailer for the animated musical fantasy film was released. Along with this, the first look at the characters was also displayed.In an interview with Entertainment Weekly during the D23 event, Bell and Idina Menzel were asked about the glimpse of the new villain shown in the teaser. Bell responded, “Well, that is one of the exciting things to share. The stor

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Dune: Part 3’s ticket sales have gone live, but fans are facing an unexpected issue. Multiple technical glitches are making it difficult for moviegoers to secure a seat at theaters. Needless to say, fans have taken to social media to voice their complaints.Tickets for Dune: Part Three in all IMAX and premium large format screenings are now on sale. However, fans are struggling to get their hands on them. Shortly after the sale went live, multiple ticket bookin

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Netflix’s upcoming spy comedy starring Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill has added three new actors, including stars from Succession and Harry Potter.
The new original film was announced earlier this year and will be directed by McG. The filmmaker previously helmed well-known action and comedy films like Charlie’s Angels, Terminator: Salvation, This Means War, The Babysitter, and more.As reported by Variety, Justine Lupe, Jason Isaacs, and Aja N

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Jerry Bruckheimer has addressed the possibility of bringing Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt together for a racing movie. The producer said he would love to see the two stars share the screen in a film.Bruckheimer discussed the possibility while speaking with Entertainment Tonight at D23. He said, “I would love that. I would love that. It would be great to put those two amazing actors together.”The idea would connect Cruise’s Days of Thunder with Pi

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Fans can watch Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie early ahead of its release. The upcoming miniseries is scheduled to be released on Prime Video later this year. However, those interested in the horror show can watch it weeks before its streaming debut.The first two episodes of Carrie will premiere at Fantastic Fest in September (via IndieWire). The annual genre film festival will take place at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Tex

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Hayden Christensen does not want an Anakin Skywalker solo project. In an interview with the Jonas Brothers, the actor shared why he does not want a solo project for his character, as well as his thoughts on his future in the Star Wars franchise.During the interview, Kevin Jonas asked Christensen if fans could expect a solo series or feature about only Skywalker. He responded, “I feel like that was kind of the prequels, you know, for sure. But I mean, like in this

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As Avengers: Doomsday approaches, Marvel has unveiled new Incursions one-shots revealing untold battles from the multiverse’s final days. The brand-new series of five one-shots bridges the gap toward Avengers: Secret Wars, exploring what happened when realities collided.The five-part Secret Wars Incursions project will kick off this November, starting with X-Men: Incursions #1. Marvel announced the series earlier today, describing it as a return to the chaotic

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Warner Bros. has released a new teaser for Dune: Part 3 as tickets go on sale today. The short clip has also treated fans to a closer look at Edric, one of the most important figures in the Dune universe.Whether Edric would appear in Dune: Part Three had been the subject of debate. Previous trailers made no mention of this character, who fans have been eager to see on screen. However, the latest teaser not only confirms his appearance but also reveals his vo

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Disney+, one of the leading streamers, is transforming its platform to make it more interactive for global users. The company is upgrading its streaming service with short-form video clips and more personalized feeds.
According to Disney, executives from Disney+ and ESPN shared these major digital upgrades at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event. One of the biggest additions is TikTok-style short-form clips called Verts. Through this new feature, mobile users can interact with v

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Prime Video has released the trailer for Drawn Together. But it’s not what fans expect based on the title. The upcoming original film won’t be an adaptation of the Comedy Central animated show. Instead, Drawn Together is a new film based on author Mercedes Ron’s successful Enfrentados duology, which includes the novels Drawn Together and Drawn Apart. Ron’s previous novels adapted by Prime Video into films include the hit My Fault series and Tell

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Rosie O’Donnell has stepped in as the week-long guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! while Kimmel is away, and she wasted no time addressing President Donald Trump during her debut. On Monday night, August 17, 2026, O’Donnell walked on stage wearing a pink suit decorated with flowers and received loud applause and chants of “RO-SIE! RO-SIE!”She then referenced Trump’s long history of criticizing the late-night program and warned the viewers, sayin

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An iconic and popular Star Wars PS4 game is now available at a massive discount of 75% on the PlayStation Store. The hit title was originally launched in 2016, based on 2015’s blockbuster movie of the same name by Disney and Lucasfilm.LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is currently up for grabs on the PlayStation Store for just $4.99, down from its usual asking price of $19.99. The game is developed by TT Fusion.However, curious players need to know that the lucrati

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Insidious: Out of the Further has been predicted to break a couple of box office records. The buzz is quite noticeable even before the movie has hit the theaters.According to recent reports, the latest instalment of the Insidious franchise can become one of the biggest hits. Per an X post from @GlobalBoxOffice, the movie has been projected to garner between $26 million and $34 million domestically. The post read, “INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER is track

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The James Bond casting race has a new favorite to succeed Daniel Craig as 007. A Harry Potter star now leads the latest Kalshi betting market ahead of Jack Lowden and Jacob Elordi.Kalshi‘s current market gives Callum Turner a 29% implied chance of becoming the next 007. Lowden follows at 28%, while Elordi sits at 13%. These figures reflect market trading and do not represent an official casting decision.Turner has been linked to the role for months amid betting-ma

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers, teaming up with an Evil Dead Rise star, battles a horrifying creature in the trailer for The Room Below. The trailer was dropped on August 18, 2026.The horror mystery film will star Alyssa Sutherland alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the leads. Evil Dead Rise star Alyssa Sutherland will play Mia Levine, and Meyers portrays John Perkins.Written and directed by Kurt Martin, the film will delve into the story of an author, Mia (Alyssa Suth

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MCU fans are putting their real money on who could make a cameo in Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther 3. According to predictions on the betting platform Kalshi, the highly anticipated movie could potentially return with some big names from the franchise.Kalshi’s betting page on potential Black Panther 3 cast lists Lupita Nyong’o as the most likely to appear. According to the website, the Oscar-winning actress has an 86% chance of returning to the franchise as Na

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Only Murders In The Building Season 6 has added an A-List Oscar winner to its cast. The announcement was made via social media.
A recent update confirmed that Olivia Colman will be joining the cast of Hulu’s mystery show, Only Murders In The Building. The news of her casting was announced by the official Instagram account of the show, which has featured stars like Meryl Streep, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short. Gomez initially hyped up the announcement, saying, &ldqu

"I want you to tell me what's going on." Uncork'd Entertainment revealed the trailer for an Australian indie horror thriller film titled The Room Below, from filmmaker Kurt Martin. This thriller is getting a direct-to-VOD release coming up in September if anyone is interested. Yet another grief manifesting as a monster movie to join all the others. After losing her young son to cancer, a grieving mother living with a mysterious creature in her home befriends and then kidnaps a young boy to repla

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Will Poulter revealed how The Bear changed his outlook on food and cooking. The actor who played Chef Luca in the FX series shared his experience on The Big Picture podcast with host Sean Fennessey. Poulter revealed that he actively asked the creator, Christopher Storer, to let him join the show, saying, “I will peel a carrot in the background for two minutes. Please let me in.” Storer eventually allowed him to play Luca, which Poulter described as an “

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New set videos from The Batman Part II have given fans another glimpse at Matt Reeves‘ Gotham City. The upcoming sequel has been filming for weeks, with multiple set photos and videos revealing elements of the movie ahead of time. The DC film will be set in winter, giving fans a fresh perspective on the Dark Knight in his early years.The latest set videos show the film’s crew unloading vehicles and costumes for an outdoor shoot. The videos show a

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Steve Martin‘s fan-favorite movie is finally all set for its first-ever 4K UHD release. The 1986 horror-comedy musical film will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with special screenings.Little Shop of Horrors, distributed by Warner Bros., was released on December 19, 1986. On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the Frank Oz directorial has been remastered and upscaled to 4K. The movie will be available for purchase digitally in 4K UHD and on 4K Ultra H

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DC learned the hard way that not every superhero (and shared universe) can receive the “Dark Knight” treatment, with Man of Steel leaving critics and fans divided. Lanterns arrived on the scene this past weekend with a darker approach to its source material, but unlike Man of Steel, it actually worked.Ahead of Lanterns’ release, there was a lot of online chatter about how taking a darker, more serious approach to the Green Lantern mythos was a mistake. However

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A familiar figure has been confirmed as the voice of Luke Skywalker in the LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian movie. The news comes as a welcome surprise for Star Wars fans.According to a recent update from the Animation Magazine, Eric Bauza has been officially cast to voice Luke Skywalker in the animated movie.
He joins an incredible ensemble of returning fan-favorite cast members, including Gavin Hammon (The Mandalorian), Bill Burr (Migs Mayfeld), David Acord (Grogu/MA-1

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MCU stars Christopher Abbott and Florence Pugh’s new TV show has an official release date. Also starring Joseph Zada and Ciaran Hinds, the drama is finally making it to the audience four years after its announcement.East of Eden is set to release on October 1, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Adapted from John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, the story centers on the Trask family across multiple generations, with a renewed focus on one of its most complicated characters. It f

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The Creep Tapes Season 3 trailer is here. It presents a haunting look at Mark Duplass‘ found-footage TV series. Coming soon on Shudder, the popular show will make its comeback next month.According to the official synopsis of The Creep Tapes Season 3, it will continue “to expose a collection of video tapes from the secret vault of the world’s deadliest and most socially uncomfortable serial killer. Unfortunately, as the tape rolls, the killer’s questi

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The Buddy teaser trailer has dropped, and it offers a scary look at Cristin Milioti’s latest movie. Milioti’s psychopathic unicorn movie is sure to give fans a chill running down their spines.Buddy will showcase an orange humanoid unicorn alongside a pink bunny. Initially, children will be spotted playing with the unicorn. However, when anyone refuses to obey the humanoid unicorn, things grow eerie.The official synopsis of Buddy,

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Darren Criss has landed an unexpected role in Disney’s upcoming crossover movie. The Glee star will play Jiminy Cricket in Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story.According to Deadline, the upcoming film brings together characters from across Disney’s popular franchises. Its adult cast also includes Sherry Cola as Yzma, James Monroe Iglehart as Genie, Hugo Ateo as Kronk, Sean Yves Lessard as Lumiere, and Dan Bakkedahl as Yen Sid.The younger cast includes Dior Goodjohn

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Andrew Garfield is asking the audience to put down their phones and reconnect with nature and the people around them through his new fantasy film, The Magic Faraway Tree.
Directed by Ben Gregor and written by Simon Farnaby, the film follows Tim, a stay-at-home father who moves to the countryside with his family after his wife, Polly, leaves her job. After their move, his children discover a magical tree that leads to fantastical worlds.The film

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Drew Starkey has recently thrown a curveball about the X-Men rumors. Reflecting on the ongoing speculation, Starkey had a dismissive take on it.Currently, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is abuzz with the X-Men. With Marvel having already cast several actors, the rumors are growing with each passing day. Recently, there were heavy speculations that the Outer Banks star might be joining the MCU as part of their upcoming X-Men reboot. But if Starkey’s words are to be bel

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Disney has found new faces for The Emperor’s New Groove‘s Yzma and Kronk for the upcoming crossover movie. Disney announced the arrival of the project on August 7, 2026.Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story will expand the Descendants franchise as the spotlight shifts to the children of Disney’s sidekicks. While Disney has already announced the cast, two major names have been signed for the upcoming project.Yzma and Kronk from The Emperor’s New Groove wi

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Abby Phillip has reportedly signed a new deal with CNN. The host of CNN Newsnight has seemingly secured a substantial future with the network along with other primetime hosts.Abby Phillip signs new CNN dealAccording to Variety, Abby Phillip has struck a new deal with CNN to remain at the network. Three people familiar with the matter said that the news channel’s deal keeps the three hosts of primetime shows cemented in their future. Anderson Cooper, who

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Hollywood is mourning the tragic loss of Nashville star Hayden Panettiere, who passed away Sunday. Actors, friends, and co-stars have shared tributes, while the Ice Princess director has remembered Panettiere alongside Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg, who both appeared in his 2005 film.Director Tim Fywell penned a heartfelt statement to both actors following the death of Panettiere, remembering their work in his beloved ice-skating film in 2005, Variety repor

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The Batman Part II set photos have Tim Burton fans excited over a prop. Burton previously directed Batman Returns, which opened to a then-record $45.7 million in 1992. A recent prop spotted on set has drawn comparisons to Burton’s Caped Crusader moviesRobert Pattinson’s The Batman Part II is currently filming in Glasgow, where several vehicles and set pieces, including the Batmobile and Gotham City police cars, have been spotted. However, one pro

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Jason Statham‘s honest reaction to a Mutiny gift went hilariously wrong on social media. However, his son’s funny reaction is what caught everyone’s eye in the end.The popular action star recently posted a clip on Instagram regarding a special gift he received from the team for his upcoming movie Mutiny. In the video, the actor revealed, “You’re going to love this one. This one came this morning. And oh yeah, in the way of a gift. A gift. A g

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Tracee Ellis Ross recently reflected on what she views as a lack of recognition for her show, Girlfriends. She added that she was never invited to any talk shows, including those hosted by Jay Leno and David Letterman. She felt “confused” whenever someone associated with even a quarter of the show’s viewership made it on air while they didn’t, questioning whether racism was involved.Tracee Ellis Ross has a blunt question about &lsqu

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Avengers: Doomsday star Sebastian Stan has opened up about shooting the film without reading the entire script. The actor shared this behind-the-scene fact while promoting his latest movie, Fjord.In a recent interview with Le Journal du dimanche, Stan reflected on balancing independent cinema with Marvel blockbusters. When asked about Avengers: Doomsday, the actor revealed, “Honestly, I have absolutely no idea. Because we didn’t have a script.”Stan shared t

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A popular Nickelodeon TV show could make a comeback after years of fan demand. However, the revival is still in early talks. Hey Arnold! writer and producer Joe Purdy has confirmed that discussions with Paramount are underway. The project has not received an official greenlight yet.During an interview with The Direct at MultiCon 2026, Purdy discussed the possibility and confirmed that conversations are happening among Paramount’s decision-makers. He said, “

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Dune: Part 3 has dropped its new teaser trailer. The third installment is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, and has dropped a new 33-second teaser to provide an important update for fans.Fans can watch the film four days before its release. Dune: Part 3 will hit selected IMAX 70mm theaters on December 14 across the US and Canada. The newly released trailer has also announced that tickets are already on sale.Alongside the December 14 screenings, the film will

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Acclaimed director Anita Doron’s lesbian romantic drama Maya & Samar is getting a U.S. release after Quiver Distribution acquired North American rights to the NC-17-rated film.
Deadline exclusively reported the deal on August 18, 2026, marking the next major step for the Canadian-Greek co-production following its premiere at the Thessaloniki Film Festival on November 4, 2025, and its Canadian theatrical release earlier this year.
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"You have to make decisions for yourselves." GKids has debuted the official trailers for the Japanese anime movie titled cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood, an adaptation of the manga series of the same name. This is getting a real theatrical release in the US in September thanks to GKids after first debuting on TV in Japan. San & Mayu are drafted into the war effort with their classmates as nurses during the final months of the Pacific War. They escape only to face the harsh environment

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Though Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption doesn’t have a movie adaptation in the pipeline, Lost star Josh Holloway is still expressing his interest. In a recent discussion, the 57-year-old actor openly spoke about his love for the Western-themed action-adventure video game before mentioning his desire to develop a feature-length project on the fan-favorite series.Josh Holloway wants to lead a Red Dead Redemption movie adaptation

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An underrated coming-of-age movie featuring Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong is now available on Netflix. Written and directed by James Gray, the film failed at the box office but earned high praise from the critics.Armageddon Time is now streaming on Netflix beginning today, Aug. 18, 2026. The period drama was originally released in 2022. The official synopsis of the film reads, “A Jewish boy’s friendship with his Black classmate reveals sobering t

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Ahead of the theatrical release of Insidious: Out of the Further, franchise co-creator James Wan revealed his single biggest regret from the franchise. Such a revelation comes just days before the scheduled release of the movie.Insidious: Out of the Further will hit the theaters on August 21, 2026. James Wan is the producer of the film alongside Jason Blum, Oren Peli, and Leigh Whannell. Lin Shaye will be returning as Elise Rainier in the upcoming horror fil

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New details have emerged about the final hours of late actress Hayden Panettiere. The former Heroes and Nashville star, 36, passed away in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday.It’s been revealed by a source that Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was with her when she died at a residence, reports People. The latest update follows previous reports of an unnamed friend who made the 911 call at around 1:51 p.m. However

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Amanda Bynes pays tribute to Hayden Panettiere after her unexpected passing earlier this week. The two child stars grew up in a “messy generation” in Hollywood, as Panettiere noted in a 2013 interview.On August 18, 2026, Bynes took to LinkedIn to share her reaction to Panettiere’s death. Bynes wrote, “Life can hit you hard, and fast. What a horrible situation,” and shared article images of the late actress’s interviews.Hayden P

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The Fast and Furious franchise does not need to end after Fast Forever. However, it does need to say goodbye to Vin Diesel‘s Dominic Toretto.The next movie in the Fast Saga, Fast Forever, is being billed as the final movie in this iteration of the franchise. While speaking at a 25th anniversary screening for The Fast and the Furious, Diesel shared a positive update on when cameras will begin rolling.“We start shooting in December, if I can make good on the req

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House of the Dragon co-creator Ryan Condal recently shared his thoughts on what the next Game of Thrones spin-off should look like. In a recent interview, the veteran television writer opened up about the potential future of the fantasy franchise while also providing some insight into his plans for the future when House of the Dragon is complete.Ryan Condal on what the next Targaryen story should be after House of the Dragon Season 4While speaking with Collider, Condal noted th

"Caring... that'll get you killed!" Will it, though? Probably not. Lionsgate has debuted the official trailer for an action thriller movie titled Battle Cabin, originally known as Northspur, a New Zealand made post-apocalyptic survival thriller. This originally premiered back in 2022 and is a pandemic script about a post-pandemic world and people fighting for their homes. Alas this looks like direct-to-video trash because it is direct-to-video trash! Four years after being finished, Lionsgate is

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Ghost Rider now has a release date. Ryan Gosling‘s movie is a risky proposition, but its potential success is crucial to the MCU‘s future.Marvel has dated Ghost Rider for July 28, 2028. That means three Marvel movies will be released in theaters in 2028. X-Men comes out on May 5, 2028, and Black Panther 3 arrives on December 15, 2028.
Ghost Rider was one of the surprise announcements during Marvel’s presentation at SDCC 2026. After fans have been manifesti

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Chris Hansen has an honest reaction to Robert Pattinson’s upcoming movie Primetime. The former To Catch a Predator host has not seen the finished film yet. However, he said he has questions about the movie’s purpose after watching the trailer.Hansen discussed Primetime during an interview on the Serialously with Annie Elise podcast. He said that he was not involved in making the film and wasn’t asked to serve as a consultant. The former host has thought of wat