Scream Continues to Underutilize Its Legacy Characters

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Let me preface this article by saying I really dug the new Scream flick. No, it doesn’t raise the bar in any way and, aside from an uptick in brutality and a more somber tone, mostly follows the established formula set in the previous four films. Even so, directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, of Ready or Not fame, pump the latest chapter with enough fresh blood and surprising twists to make the pic worth your while.
My one gripe with the fifth-quel, how

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Marvel has launched a new project connected to their upcoming movie Avengers: Doomsday. The five-part Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast brings Iman Vellani and Frank Alvarez together to revisit major films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series offers a look back at related MCU projects leading into the next Avengers movie.Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday official podcast begins streamingThe first episode of Marvel’s Countdown to Avengers:

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Fuze, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is finally heading to streaming after making its theatrical debut earlier this year. The crime thriller has earned attention for its tense storyline, which centers on an unexploded bomb and a bank robbery. Now, the film has officially set its streaming release date, giving audiences a new opportunity to watch it from home.Fuze to stream on HBO Max in SeptemberAaron Taylor-Johnson’s Fuze finally has a streaming rele

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A long-awaited reunion between Matt Smith and his former Doctor Who companions is edging closer to reality, but it won’t involve a TARDIS. Instead of returning to the sci-fi series, Smith is in talks to join Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in a way fans might not have expected.Former Doctor Who Matt Smith could join Karen Gillan on The PondcastSpeaking in the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, Gillan and Darvill confirmed they have actively discussed bo

"I believe this team can create something greater than the last film. By doing things we've never done before and taking on new challenges." Toho debuted a new behind-the-scenes promo teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly anticipated sequel to the global smash hit Godzilla Minus One from 2023. Director Takashi Yamazaki has been hard at work on this sequel ever since that first one roared its way to Oscar glory. This next one is releasing in theaters worldwide starting in November – al

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America’s Got Talent, aka AGT 21, is heading to its Grand Finale. The recent episode saw the contestants competing for a place in the semifinals. While everyone gave their best, only a few could make it.Who got eliminated and who’s safe in America’s Got Talent Season 21?Below is a list of everyone who was eliminated and everyone who advanced in America’s Got Talent Season 21, or AGT 21.ELIMINATED
LaRussell – For his quarterfinal act, the rapper per

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The Mad Titan’s fate remains one of Marvel’s biggest what-ifs, but Josh Brolin isn’t shutting the door. The actor, who brought Thanos to life across the Infinity Saga, gave a deliberately open-ended response when asked whether the villain could make another MCU appearance.Josh Brolin on if Thanos could return after Avengers: EndgameBrolin appeared on Collider to promote The Dog Stars when interviewer Steve Weintraub switched gears and asked whether

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Lila Hoth has gone from a helpless woman to downright creepy in Reacher Season 4. Agnez Mo is getting plenty of love from fans for bringing a chilling edge to the character, especially with Lila’s calm presence and intimidating look. Social media has been buzzing with praise for her villain energy, and Mo seems to be having a blast playing one of the franchise’s most unsettling villains.Agnez Mo responds to Reacher fans’ Lila reactionsA particular reac

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Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films secretly shaped one of 2026’s most surprising comedies in ways audiences won’t expect. Coyote vs. Acme director Dave Green revealed how his time as Raimi’s production assistant transformed his entire approach to filmmaking.Dave Green on what he learned working with Sam Raimi on Spider-Man 2 and 3Coyote vs. Acme director Dave Green discussed his early career experience with Sam Raimi in an interview with Co

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One Piece fans just got the answer they’ve been dreading and hoping for at the same time. The manga’s creator finally addressed the series’ ending timeline with a surprisingly clear update.Eiichiro Oda confirms One Piece won’t end before the next decadeEiichiro Oda has confirmed that the One Piece manga will continue for more than four additional years, according to OtakuKart. The announcement came during One Piece Day 2026, held on August 23.

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Universal Pictures have found its villain for the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic. The studio has tapped an actor from the Netflix series Nemesis to play Suge Knight. Production begins in Los Angeles this September, and the cast continues to grow with four new additions.Tre Hale’s casting adds another major figure to Snoop, four more actors join Snoop’s castTre Hale will play Suge Knight, the intimidating co-founder of Death Row Records. Knight built the label into a

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A Green Lantern movie starring Aldis Hodge has found a streaming resurgence on HBO Max in recent days. This comes as the DCU series Lanterns has become a major hit on the platform.Aldis Hodge’s Green Lantern: Beware My Power finds new audience on HBO MaxThe 2022 superhero animated movie Green Lantern: Beware My Power has become a major success on HBO Max and holds the sixth spot on the streamer’s movie charts as of August 27, 2026, according to FlixPatrol.In

Jamie Foxx has confirmed Kerry Washington’s story about a rape scene involving her character Broomhilda getting cut from the original script of Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained.
In the star’s 2023 memoir Thicker Than Water, she wrote about a “terrifyingly brutal rape scene” that was cut by Tarantino at the last minute, following advice from her co-star Foxx that she suspected “had finally seeped in.” She described its omission as “the answer to

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Jack Osbourne just revealed the one thing the Ozzy biopic won’t be, and fans might be surprised. The late rocker’s son shared major updates on the film’s script, director search, and casting progress in a new interview.Ozzy Osbourne biopic won’t be ‘artsy,’ says Jack OsbourneJack Osbourne told E! News that the family has completed the script for his father Ozzy Osbourne’s bio

Susan Sarandon has paid tribute to Tim Curry, her co-star in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, who died on Tuesday (August 25) aged 80.READ MORE: Tim Curry, star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, dies at the age of 80The beloved character actor was known for many film roles over the years, including the villainous hotel employee in 1992’s Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, Pennywise The Clown in 1990 miniseries IT, and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996). However, it

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Cameron Mathison has put a fresh face on his personal life. The General Hospital star is dating Taelyr Robinson, a model, former pageant winner, and podcast host who has gradually moved from appearing alongside him online to openly celebrating their relationship.Who is GH’s Drew actor Cameron Mathison’s new girlfriend Taelyr Robinson?Taelyr Robinson brings plenty to the table beyond her connection to Mathison. She won Miss Maryland USA in 202

Fans in Glasgow have begun leaving cans of the Scottish drink Irn-Bru on the set of The Batman Part II, which is filming in the city.READ MORE: ‘The Batman’ review: down in the dumps with Robert Pattinson’s dark knightThe DC blockbuster began filming in the area on August 18, with the Batmobile being spotted by onlookers and shared online. Bothwell Street has been transformed into Gotham City, with passers-by being able to get a glimpse of production during the day when the cre

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The full Rocky and Creed movie collections are set to leave Netflix and move to a new streaming platform. The lineup includes all nine films from the two franchises, covering the stories of Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed.When are Creed and Rocky movies coming to Paramount+?The entire Creed and Rocky movie lineup is leaving Netflix at the end of August, with August 31 marking the final day to stream the films on the platform. However, fans

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Ridley Scott was recently asked whether there is still a movie he dreams of making while promoting The Dog Stars. The director revealed that he wants to finally break a career-long streak by making his first Western since his directorial debut in 1977. Scott already has the script ready, but studios have been reluctant to greenlight the project because of its challenging nature.Ridley Scott wants to do a western nowIn a conversation with Screen

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The movie Acme didn’t want you to see almost died twice, and its star is finally sharing how that felt. Lana Condor opened up about the emotional aftermath of Warner Bros. shelving Coyote vs. Acme and what the cast experienced behind closed doors.Lana Condor reveals the cast’s fears after Warner Bros. shelved Coyote vs. AcmeThe actress revealed the emotional toll of Warner Bros. shelving Coyote vs. Acme in a recent interview with Var

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The long-delayed Looney Tunes feature, aka Coyote vs. Acme, is set to hit theaters after a notorious studio cancellation. Despite the years of will-it-won’t-it release, leading man John Cena remains remarkably grounded about the business decision that nearly erased the project.John Cena was very practical about Coyote vs. Acme being canceledWhen Warner Bros. Discovery shelved Coyote vs. Acme in November 2023 for a tax write-off, the move led to backlash

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Fans think that Anna could potentially kill Jason if he hinders her plans to kill Britt on General Hospital. In the latest episodes, it’s understood that Anna has been hallucinating the deceased Peter. These visions are not just deteriorating her mental state but are also pushing her down a heinous path toward murdering someone completely innocent.Could Anna try to kill Jason Morgan on General Hospital?There’s a possibility that Anna could kill Jason Morgan if he ge

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The Dog Stars and Coyote vs. Acme are heading for a surprising box office showdown this weekend. Early tracking and presale numbers reveal which film comes out on top as both compete for audiences in late August.The Dog Stars’ box office predictions reveal it’ll beat Coyote vs. AcmeRidley Scott’s The Dog Stars projects a $10M-$14M domestic opening this weekend, according to Deadline. The 20th Century Studios film

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Hulu has unveiled first-look images of Reasonable Doubt Season 4, teasing what the fans can expect in the upcoming chapter. While star Emayatzy Corinealdi is returning in the fourth season as Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart (née Nicholas), she surprisingly doesn’t appear in the photos. Instead, Morris Chestnut appears, as do Meagan Good and Brandee Evans.First look at Morris Chestnut and new faces in Reasonable Doubt Season 4Reasonable

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Victoria’s latest love angle has drawn attention to her mother’s history of being involved with her lovers on The Young and the Restless. Recently, Victoria slept with Kyle, who was also previously involved with her daughter, Claire. While this creates an awkward situation in the family, such a case isn’t happening for the first time for Victoria. Even her mother Nikki has been romantically associated with the same men as her, at least three times.Every time V

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WWE’s Cody Rhodes just dropped a photo that has fans completely losing their minds. The three-time WWE Champion’s surprise visit to the Marvel Studios office sparked widespread speculation about a potential role in the MCU.Cody Rhodes shares new photo visiting Marvel StudiosWWE champion Cody Rhodes shared a photo from the Marvel Studios office on his Instagram story on Wednesday. The three-time Undisputed WWE Champion posted the image from the studio&rsqu

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s box office reign faces its biggest challenge yet this weekend. New predictions reveal whether the superhero sequel can hold off two major newcomers gunning for the top spot.Spider-Man: Brand New Day still set to stay on topSpider-Man: Brand New Day looks set to remain atop the domestic box office this weekend. The Sony/Marvel Studios sequel projects around $18M for its fifth weekend, a 54% decli

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Netflix has reportedly decided on a fall release date for Guarding Stars, the romantic comedy starring Jared Padalecki and Leighton Meester. The film adapts Katherine Center’s novel The Bodyguard, which spent weeks on bestseller lists after its 2022 release.Netflix sets release date for Guarding Stars based on Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard novelThe streamer will debut Guarding Stars on November 18. The date positions Guarding Stars within Netflix’s seaso

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The latest Batman adventure has quickly overpowered Alan Ritchson’s new revenge thriller on the streaming charts. Just days after its release, the animated epic has flown to the top tier of iTunes, leaving Ritchson’s action thriller struggling to gain traction among viewers. The disparity in performance hints at a preference for Gotham’s familiar chaos over a retro-styled action experiment.Batman: Knightfall – Part 1 is already a hit on

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Fans think that Nina could potentially kill Jack Brennan after her open threat to him in General Hospital’s latest episode. Their confrontation wasn’t private but was witnessed by several Port Charles residents. If she really follows through on her words, the situation could become more complex. This will lead her to become torn between her feelings for Jack and protecting her daughter, Willow.Could Nina kill Jack Brennan on General Hosp