‘Dune’ animated series in development, says crypto group

Spice DAO, a cryptocurrency-backed consortium that purchased concept art for an unmade film adaptation of Dune, has claimed that its animated version has gone into development despite questions over copyright.READ MORE: Denis Villeneuve on ‘Dune’: “I stayed away from the David Lynch movie”The group paid £2.2million – 100 times the estimate – for the book of art, created by director Alejandro Jodorowsky in the 1970s, at auction in November.
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Sony’s webslinger has toppled the previous domestic champion. Spider-Man: Brand New Day now holds a box office record that belonged to Avengers: Endgame for seven years. This comes amid a resurgence of the box office with back-to-back blockbuster hits in 2026, including The Odyssey, Obsession, and more.Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially beats Avengers: Endgame at domestic box officeSpider-Man: Brand New Day has collected $858.4 milli

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Dolly Parton’s team broke their silence on what led to the country legend’s death at 80. Her representatives shared details about her final days and the diagnosis she faced before passing on Tuesday, Aug. 25.Dolly Parton’s reps reveal she died after a ‘brief battle with cancer’Dolly Parton’s representatives told PEOPLE that the iconic country singer died following a “brief battle with cancer” at 80 on Tuesday, A

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Brett Goldstein’s upcoming Prime Video rom-com Escorted just added a familiar face known for intense action roles to its growing ensemble. The series cast a veteran television actor in a heavily recurring part that marks a surprising genre shift.Tuc Watkins cast in Brett Goldstein’s Escorted series on Prime VideoTuc Watkins has secured a heavily recurring role in Escorted, Brett Goldstein’s upcoming Prime Video series, according t

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Brett Goldstein stunned fans when he popped up as Hercules in a Marvel post-credits scene. Now he reveals the surprisingly hirsute reason he landed the role. The British actor and comedian, best known for playing the gruff Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder.Appearing shirtless and scowling as Zeus’s vengeful son, Goldstein sparked speculation ab

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Dan Stevens just broke his silence on becoming the new RoboCop, and his reaction is everything fans hoped for. The actor took to Instagram to tease his upcoming role in Prime Video’s highly anticipated series.Dan Stevens reacts to becoming the new RoboCopDan Stevens reacted to his RoboCop casting by sharing a playful post on Instagram. The actor posted a video with the caption “Buzz buzz…” alongside a mechanical arm emoji. He also quoted the franc

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The Dog Stars just handed Ridley Scott a record he probably didn’t want. Reviews for the post-apocalyptic thriller reveal where the film lands among the director’s worst-reviewed projects on Rotten Tomatoes.The Dog Stars reviews lead to second worst Rotten Tomatoes score for Ridley ScottRidley Scott’s The Dog Stars currently holds a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 50 reviews. The post-apocalyptic thriller sits ju

"Maybe we should just do what she says." Brainstorm Media has unvieled an official trailer for an indie sci-fi horror movie called C.O.G., made by filmmaker Tommy Savas. This originally premiered at a few horror festivals last year under the name CognAItive, though they switched that for this final release. Not to be confused with the other indie film also titled C.O.G. from back in 2013 (it's good – with Jonathan Groff). A pioneering tech startup on the verge of launching a new AI chatbot

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Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars, based on Peter Heller’s novel, is a post-apocalyptic survival film caught between two different movies. On one hand, it is a slow, contemplative story about grief, loneliness, and the possibility of finding something worth living for after the end of the world. On the other, its marketing suggests a more conventional action thriller, filled

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Regal Movies is giving Marvel fans a reason to revisit the Infinity Saga finale in Avengers: Endgame Encore. The theater chain has announced a new collectible Nano Gauntlet Popcorn container tied to the special re-release.According to an official post from Regal on X, the all-new Avengers Nano Gauntlet Popcorn container will be available at select theater locations. Fans can purchase the new collectible hardware starting September 24, while supplies last. It contains all

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Netflix is making a major move into creator-led entertainment by partnering with one of YouTube’s biggest stars. The deal brings the creator’s popular digital show to the streaming juggernaut, with new episodes arriving on the same day as YouTube releases.Netflix has signed an exclusive partnership with Kevin Langue, who has built more than 3 billion lifetime views on the popular video-sharing platform. As part of the new deal, both The Kevin Langue Show and

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Lily Tomlin, Reba McEntire, and other artists honor the late Dolly Parton in emotional posts. The legendary country music singer passed away. The late philanthropist and actress was beloved by many famous friends, who took to social media to pay their respects.Parton’s 9 to 5 co-star Lily Tomlin took to X and wrote, “Friend. Songwriter. The Great Harmonizer of Humanity. Dolly. Dolly. Dolly. Forever Dolly.” View this post on Instagram
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Donald Trump just paid a heartfelt tribute to a country music legend. The President honored Dolly Parton‘s legacy after her tragic passing, citing her lasting impact on millions. The 47th President also announced a notable gesture across the country.Trump shared his tribute on Truth Social after the news of the 80-year-old cultural titan’s passing. He called her one of the greatest country singers ever and described her passi

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A new spin-off derived from one of Peacock’s biggest hits is officially in development. Bel-Air star Coco Jones will reprise her role as Hilary Banks in the potential new series, with early story details recently revealed. The project stems from Bel-Air producers Westbrook Studios and Universal Television.According to a Deadline report, the TV show is titled Hilary and comes from Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. Tracy Oliver is writing the project and will

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A24‘s Backrooms is headed to streaming following a phenomenal theatrical run earlier this year. The movie received widespread critical acclaim and became A24’s highest-grossing film to date.Backrooms will stream exclusively on HBO Max from Friday, September 25, 2026 onward. The movie will then debut on HBO linear on Saturday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The A24 film’s streaming debut comes three months after its theatrical release on May 29.What is the p

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Avengers: Endgame fans have spotted a huge Hulk-related mistake in the movie’s new Encore poster. The artwork features the Hulkbuster armor, even though Bruce Banner plays Professor Hulk for most of the film.The poster promotes Avengers: Endgame Encore, which returns to theaters September 25. The rerelease will run four minutes longer and add footage connecting the film to Avengers: Doomsday.
Avengers Endgame: Encore returns to theaters September 25.Tickets now ava

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Meghan Markle‘s rumored role in The Gentlemen may not be as far-fetched as it seems. Despite reports of her husband’s strained relationship with Netflix, the Duchess of Sussex could still make her acting return on the show.The action-comedy series is currently gearing up for its second season. With earlier reports suggesting that Markle’s potential Season 3 acting comeback was in jeopardy, a new report from Variety says that her name was indeed menti

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Tom Cruise stayed so deep in character as Digger Rockwell that his co-star sometimes forgot who he was working with. Cruise plays Digger, a wealthy oil tycoon at the center of the dark comedy film.Riz Ahmed plays scientist Ganesh and has not revealed much about his character’s story. He has also kept details about how Ganesh meets Digger under wraps.Speaking to Empire, Ahmed recalled what it was like working with Cruise during filming. He said that the 6

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Ryan Gosling is bringing the Flintstones to life in a new live-action film. The upcoming Warner Bros. project is still in early development. However, reports are hinting that the movie will be adding a major twist to the classic story.Ryan Gosling-led Flintstones would have a different focus from the original cartoon. The animated television series The Flintstones was released back in September 1960. The original series had Bamm-Bamm Rubble as a young boy. In the live-ac

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Netflix may be aiming to become a single destination for all streaming content, as the platform is reportedly considering bringing Peacock and other rival services under one roof.According to a report from The New York Times, the streaming giant is exploring third-party aggregation in the near future. Following a successful third-party integration pilot with French broadcaster TF1, Netflix is reportedly in active discussions to expand its offerings. Talks have included pote

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Avengers: Doomsday is set to be one of the biggest releases of the year when it drops on December 18, 2026. It will also be taking a huge risk by leaving out one of Marvel’s biggest box office tools.
The film is set to feature a huge cast, which includes Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby’s Invisible Woman/Sue Storm, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes/Wi

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Former Disney child actress Raquel Lee Bolleau reportedly reached a secret settlement with Mark Curry before filing her current lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company. Curry played Lee’s father in the 2001 Disney Channel movie, The Poof Point. At the time, the actress was 14 years old.According to The Hollywood Reporter, a confidential resolution was reached between Lee and Curry in 2015. Gloria Allred, representative of accusers against prominent individuals in s

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Elizabeth Chambers and Marissa Hermer are getting candid about life after divorce. The longtime friends have launched The Dash, a new weekly podcast produced by Lemonada Media. The podcast explores topics like divorce, sex, motherhood, and starting over. Drawing from their own public breakups, they started the podcast to create a space where women can feel supported during difficult changes in their lives.
Hermer, who starred in Bravo’s Ladies of London, filed for div

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Tom Cruise‘s Digger is set to take an unconventional approach to the disaster genre. Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the dark comedy will explore a catastrophe caused by humanity rather than a natural disaster. The director recently shared how the film will differ from typical apocalypse movies.Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, the man at the center of the catastrophe. Speaking in an interview with Empire, Iñárritu discussed

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Robert De Niro broke his silence on Heat 2 casting rumors. Speaking with ScreenRant, the actor addressed speculation surrounding Michael Mann’s upcoming sequel to Heat. Heat 2 did not begin development until more than 20 years after the release of its predecessor. In that time, Mann teamed up with UNSUB creator Meg Gardiner to write a novel set in the same world as Heat. It would serve as both a sequel and a prequel to the film.The film swung into full developme

"They mustn't hush this up." Conic has debuted an official trailer for the French film titled Case 137 from director Dominik Moll, finally getting released this year after premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival more than a year ago. Originally titled Dossier 137, the film is about an investigator in the IGPN - the "police of the police." An unexpected aspect will trouble Stéphanie & transform case 137 into something more than a simple number. It's based around the famous yellow v

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John C. Reilly’s Western thriller A Prayer for the Dying looks grim from its trailer. It shows a small Wisconsin town trapped between a deadly disease and a spreading wildfire. Set in 1870, the film shows a community struggling to survive as both threats close in.The trailer opens with the discovery of a dead soldier in the town. John C. Reilly, who plays a local doctor, Doc, confirms the dead soldier had contagious diphtheria. Johnny Flynn’s Jacob

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A highly anticipated Aliens game is finally out now, bringing back the terrifying threat of the Xenomorphs. Developed by Cold Iron Studios in collaboration with Daybreak Game Company and 20th Century Games, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is out now.The sequel to the 2021 third-person shooter is available globally across all supported platforms. A newly released launch trailer gives fans a closer look at the intense gameplay awaiting players in this squad-based shooter.P

A sequel to How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days is in development, with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey planned to reprise their roles.
The 2003 romantic comedy starred Hudson as magazine columnist Andie Anderson and McConaughey as advertising executive Benjamin Barry, with the two taking bets that they can use the other to their own advantage in their private bets, only for the two to end up developing a genuine relationship.
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Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton‘s latest horror movie is now available to stream digitally. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, the horror film premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival before being released in theaters on July 24, 2026.Her Private Hell is available to buy or rent digitally starting from August 25, 2026. The physical 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray version will be released on November 24, 2026.
The synopsis of the film reads, “When a mysterious mist en