WWE Denies Mustafa Ali’s Release Request

Despite his recent public request to be released from his WWE contract and the company releasing dozens of professional wrestlers in recent months, Mustafa Ali will continue to be a part of the WWE SmackDown roster.
WWE still has plans for Ali, who previously was the leader of the faction Retribution and had a memorable feud with Daniel Bryan in 2018, which is why the company has denied his release request per Fightful Select. The report also states that Ali currently has multiple years lef

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The new Breeder trailer featuring Gen V’s Maddie Phillips was released on August 26, 2026. The preview of the upcoming horror film delves into how a seemingly peaceful poodle ranch turns into a terrifying nightmare for the characters.The trailer for Breeder opens with Russell, played by Daniel Doheny, lying on the floor. Dot-Marie Jones, who portrays a strange and creepy poodle breeder, Patti, then introduces him to the girls as she states, “Ru

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HBO’s acclaimed TV show with record-breaking Emmy nominations has received its Blu-ray box set release window. The award-winning series was originally launched in 2021 and ran for five seasons.The HBO TV show Hacks will soon be available in its entirety inside a Blu-ray box set. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will release Hacks: The Complete Series as a Blu-ray collection this fall during the holiday season, according to Variety.Along with all 50 episodes acros

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A new trailer for an upcoming documentary on Oasis by the Peaky Blinders creator has been released. The documentary’s new poster was also released ahead of its U.S. theatrical release. It highlights the band’s rise to fame during the 1990s Britpop movement and legacy.Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, created and wrote the Oasis documentary. It is helmed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern.The official synopsis of the documentary reads, “Experienc

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Rockstar Games‘ team has finally broken its silence on GTA 6 leaks while calling them “heartbreaking.” The anticipated open-world game will launch later this year.Following last week’s gameplay leaks, Rockstar shared a message on social media to address the current situation. “We know that many of you have been waiting to hear from us regarding the events of the past week. It would be an understatement to say that having videos of Grand

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Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for its new Willy Wonka reality TV show. It is a reality competition series based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and inspired by the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.Wonka’s The Golden Ticket premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The debut season will consist of nine episodes, with a two-part finale on September 30. In this upcoming reality game show, contestants wil

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Prime Video has released the official trailer for its upcoming romantic comedy film, The Love Hypothesis. Starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, the new footage teases a fake-relationship premise reminiscent of Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock’s 2009 romantic comedy The Proposal.The upcoming rom-com adapts Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, which became a viral hit after its 2021 release.
Claire Scanlon directs the fil

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Kate Winslet is set to star in The Unheard, a new thriller show coming to Netflix. The five-episode limited series is written by Jack Thorne, the writer behind the streamer’s acclaimed drama Adolescence. The show reunites Thorne with Netflix following the success of Adolescence.The Unheard follows two sisters who must flee after their revenge plan goes awry. Directed by Mounia Akl, the production is expected to begin in 2027. Netflix announced the project as part of its n

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Legendary actor Tim Curry has breathed his last at the age of 80. He is best known for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Stephen King’s It.According to TMZ, Curry passed away on August 25, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles. The actor was reportedly struggling with serious health issues for over ten years. He suffered a major stroke on July 13, 2012. The actor had to undergo surgery following the stroke and sustained several health complications, as pe

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Amazon MGM Studios is one step closer to finding the next James Bond. Unfortunately for Jacob Elordi fans, a new frontrunner for 007 has emerged, and this actor has one thing the Euphoria star doesn’t: anonymity.Jack Barton’s anonymity makes him perfect for James BondA Page Six Hollywood report claims that the 007 race is down to six actors: Jack Barton, Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, and Harris Dickinson. However, &ldq

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BritBox has released the official trailer for its latest Agatha Christie adaptation, teasing a classic detective duo in action. The show is the first to bring Christie’s classic mystery stories to modern television in English, featuring the famous pair.Titled Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence, the TV show brings Tommy and Tuppence to life, the famous married mystery-solving pair in Christie’s novels. Marking Phoebe Eclair-Powell’s first te

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Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan‘s new heist show has received its first teaser trailer and release date from Apple TV. 12 12 12 will premiere the first two episodes globally on November 13, 2026, with the remaining parts rolling out weekly.The teaser trailer gives viewers a first look at the crime drama and its two leads. Mackie plays a disgraced FBI agent, while Dornan stars as an American career criminal. Their characters become locked in a dangerous game of cat

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Buddy director Casper Kelly spoke with ComingSoon about his new comedy horror movie, which is a twisted, R-rated take on Barney. Kelly discussed the level of violence, its inspirations beyond Barney, and more. Starring Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Patton Oswalt, Michael Shannon, with Topher Grace and Keegan-Michael Key, it’s out in theaters on August 28, 2026.“Remember Buddy — the bright orange unicorn and star of that classic children&rs

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For Ridley Scott‘s Alien franchise to thrive in the future, it must learn this key lesson from Christopher Nolan and Batman.Scott is planning a return to the Alien universe, the franchise he helped create with 1979’s Alien. In 2012, Scott directed Prometheus, an Alien prequel and his second directorial effort in the franchise. Five years later, Scott helmed the Prometheus sequel, Alien: Covenant.
Now, Scott is planning a third Alien prequel. According t

"You reinvented what was possible to do." "How powerful is this music?" HBO Max has revealed their full official trailer for a new documentary series streaming this fall titled JAŸ-Z in 8, although the actual title features the infinity symbol: JAŸ-Z in ∞. The 8-part doc series features artist JAŸ-Z in conversation with music guru Rick Rubin, and it's also directed by Rick Rubin (you can learn more about him in this doc). In Rick Rubin’s directorial documentary debut,

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The Whisper Man author Alex North was left speechless when he found out that Robert De Niro had been cast in the Netflix adaptation of the book. Describing the experience as ‘extraordinary’, North revealed that he was unable to read the email delivering the news out loud, given how shocked he was. He also revealed it was the first casting news that he had received about the film.
Alex North shared his appreciation for De Niro and his filmography, stating tha

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Avengers: Endgame Encore proves Marvel has still not learned from its biggest MCU mistake.Before Avengers: Doomsday arrives in December, Avengers: Endgame will be rereleased in theaters as Avengers: Endgame Encore on September 25. The Encore presentation will feature four additional minutes of new footage plus an additional sneak peek at Avengers: Doomsday.The Russo Brothers, who directed Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Doomsday, recently teased what fans can expect to see

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Barry Keoghan will lead a fan-favorite Netflix prequel show following his Peaky Blinders stint. The online streaming platform has recently greenlit the five-episode crime drama series.According to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter, Keoghan is confirmed to reprise his role as Jonny McGee in the upcoming Top Boy prequel, Jonny Boy. Produced by Cowboy Films, the project will also see Drake return as the executive producer. The rapper was also part of Top Boy, whi

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Blade Runner 2099 is moving forward without Ridley Scott‘s involvement. The second sequel to the 1982 film Blade Runner is set to premiere on November 25, 2026, on Prime Video.
Scott directed the original 1982 film. However, the filmmaker is not directing the upcoming limited series. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, the director opened up about why he is not more directly involved with the series.“I can’t blame my lawyers and my agen

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Netflix is expanding its roster of Roald Dahl adaptations with a brand new series. The streamer has ordered a show based on the popular author’s short stories for adults, with Nicola Coughlan set to star.According to a recent Tudum by Netflix announcement, the streamer has brought Fool Me Once writer Danny Brocklehurst on board to helm a six-part drama series. The show will adapt some of Roald Dahl’s iconic short stories for adults, featuring several macabre th

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Nate Burleson‘s recent Cadillac ad has sparked speculation about his future at CBS Mornings. According to an insider, the network did not greenlight the ad because its journalists are prohibited from running advertisements for personal gain. This comes amid major shake-ups at CBS after Bari Weiss took over.Nate Burleson’s Cadillac ad post fuels speculation about his CBS exitNate Burleson is a significant part of CBS Mornings, but his recent Cadill

Meta has agreed to a $17.1billion (£12.6billion) settlement and new restrictions for teenage Facebook and Instagram users after a landmark US trial.
California and 28 other states had brought the case against Meta, the technology company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, alleging that they had deliberately incorporated addictive features into its platforms.
The suit also claimed that Meta had misled users about their safety and unlawful

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Dave Franco is promising a throwback comedy experience with Idiots. The upcoming film stars Franco alongside O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Mason Thames. The story follows two unqualified men who take on a seemingly simple job that quickly turns chaotic.During an appearance on Today, Franco discussed how the film brings back a type of comedy that “goes hard,” promising the outrageous energy that has become less common in recent years. The R-rated c

Tim Curry, best known for his roles in It and The Rocky Horror Picture Show has died, aged 80.
News of his passing was confirmed this afternoon (Wednesday August 26), and TMZ reports that the actor passed away last night (Tuesday August 25) at his home in Los Angeles.
At time of writing, no cause of death has been shared, although local law enforcement reportedly told TMZ that police went to his residence at 11:23pm last night, and suspect no foul play.
Curry began his acting career in the

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Rupert Grint is coming back to reprise his iconic Ron Weasley role after 15 years. The 38-year-old actor famously took over the role in all eight of the Harry Potter movies by Warner Bros. Pictures.Grint will be joining the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast, per a report from Variety. Fans can catch the actor live at Broadway’s Lyric Theater from February 2, 2026 onwards. Grint will be part of the overly popular, 17-week-running stage production till May 30,

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Writer Joe Kelly might be looking to shake up Spider-Man’s status quo in the Marvel Universe in Amazing Spider-Man #1000. Spider-Man’s recent arc has seen him dealing with the emergence of May Parker’s son, Cormac Crane. The most recent issue, this month’s Amazing Spider-Man #999, saw that plotline close out. However, it also delivered some shocking news to Peter Parker: Aunt May has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital.Aunt May’s sudden

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Netflix has announced the release date for Emily in Paris Season 6, the final season of the beloved series. The streamer has also unveiled multiple photos offering a peek into what the series finale has in store.Emily in Paris Season 6 premieres on Netflix on Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve. The final season will see Emily, played by Lily Collins, travel to Greece and Monaco as she navigates new professional and personal challenges (via Variety).The official logline

"You're seriously dating Dr. Evil? Does he even have real human emotions?" It seems that he does! Amazon MGM Studios debuted the amusing full official trailer for quirky romantic comedy movie titled The Love Hypothesis, arriving for streaming directly next month. This is adapted from the book of the same name written by Ali Hazelwood, with another one of these "aw isn't that adorable but also funny" concepts. After an impulsive kiss, two scientists end up in a fake relationship, testing theories

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Kelly Reilly‘s Under Salt Marsh is set to continue with a second season after making an impression with its debut. The Sky crime thriller, which earned a perfect score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, will return with a new chapter that will shift the focus to another character from the series. The renewal also confirms the return of one of the show’s key stars.Sky’s Under Salt Marsh renewed for Season 2Sky has renewed Under Salt Marsh for a second se

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DC fans will be thrilled to see The Joker and Harley Quinn unleash chaos in a new DLC trailer. However, the characters won’t be part of a new DC film. Rather, a hit Batman video game is bringing the DC duo as playable characters.Owners of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition can access playable versions of The Joker and Harley Quinn on September 18, 2026. The upcoming Mayhem Collection DLC will launch simultaneously across PlayStation 5, Xb