Interview: Todd McFarlane Talks Venom, Spawn’s Future, & What Sony Has Done Right

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is out December 14 on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD, which gave ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese the opportunity to speak with the legendary comic creator Todd McFarlane. The creator of Venom spoke about his favorite aspects of the Venom films, his philosophy on collaborations, and why he loves seeing the character evolve over time even if it’s not what he’d personally do.
Tyler Treese: Venom is big and menacing in these two films. What were y

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Kin Shriner, who plays Scott Baldwin, recently addressed his absence from General Hospital on social media. He hasn’t appeared on the show since 2024. However, last month, Scott’s daughter Serena did provide an update on the whereabouts of her dad and how he has been doing.Kin Shriner addresses Scott Baldwin’s Absence from General HospitalShriner took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond to a fan query about his return. The f

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Robert Pattinson’s updated Batsuit has been spotted on the set of The Batman: Part II, confirming notable design changes. Set photos reveal subtle tweaks to the suit’s armor plating, offering the first clear look at the sequel’s refreshed costume.The Batman Part II set photos confirm slight changes to new BatsuitNew set photos from The Batman: Part II reveal the updated Batsuit worn by a stunt double during filming. A user on X shared images showing t

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The Fantastic Four are getting a major wardrobe upgrade for their next cosmic mission. New cover art reveals matching suits for both the main team and the Junior Fantastic Four that evoke classic retro-futurism while serving a practical purpose as they embark on a new arc.Marvel’s Fantastic Four costumes capture the team’s cosmic legacyThe current run, helmed by writer Ryan North with art from Humberto Ramos, Andrea Sorrentino, Andrea Di Vito, and Stan Sakai, has

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General Hospital stars recently made a die-hard fan’s day special. The actors playing Sonny and Brenda interacted with a fan named Mabel Gonzalez on her 60th birthday.General Hospital Stars Maurice Benard and Vanessa Marcil make fan’s dream come true View this post on Instagram
Mabel Gonzalez’s daughter, Mercedes Gonzalez Mayo suprised her mom at her birthday party. She made her mother meet two popular faces from the latter’s favorite show, General Hospi

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An AMC series that lasted just one season is now climbing streaming charts months after its cancellation. The supernatural thriller based on Anne Rice’s novels recently broke into Netflix’s Top 10 in the United States.Talamasca: The Secret Order is doing well on NetflixTalamasca: The Secret Order currently sits at number four on the Netflix Top 10 TV Shows chart in the United States. Specifically, the show enter

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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
McEntire, a

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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