X-Men Composer & Editor Reveals Abandoned Beast Spin-Off Script

X-Men composer & editor reveals abandoned Beast spin-off script
The X-Men franchise under the banner of Fox has officially come to an end with the release of the critically panned Dark Phoenix. While fans are still ruminating on the possible future under the Marvel Studios banner, longtime composer and editor of the franchise John Ottman revealed to The Hollywood Reporter one of the more exciting recent projects that never came to fruition was a spin-off film focusing on Nico

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Paul Wesley gave an unexpected honor to a special guest on his wedding day. Instead of choosing a friend or family member, The Vampire Diaries star named someone really close as his “Best Boy” at his wedding to Natalie Kuckenburg.Paul Wesley saved a special wedding role for someone close to himBes‌‌t known for pla‌ying St‌‌efan Salvat‌ore in The Va‌‌mp‌ire Di‌ar‌ies, Paul Wesly recently mar‌r‌ied

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey would have been longer if not for one thing. The director is known to go all-in on his sets to provide audiences with a realistic experience. However, one thing made the director cut his latest movie shorter than what he actually wanted.What prevented The Odyssey from having a longer runtime?The Odyssey is set to release in theaters soon. The official runtime for the movie is 2 hours and 52 minutes. However, Nolan wanted to

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Matt Damon has revealed why Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey was the toughest film of his career. The actor said one key factor made the production more demanding than anything he had experienced before.Matt Damon on the demands of Christopher Nolan’s The OdysseyIn an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Odyssey star Matt Damon talked about the conversation he had with Nolan before the film’s production began. Despite working

"This is the first Pikachu ever released." Watch the official trailer for this documentary titled CardBound, made by filmmaker Jacob Zanghi. A film about rare Pokemon cards and the geek collectors obsessed with them. CardBound is a doc film uncovering the origins, stories, and many mysteries behind the most iconic Pokémon TCG cards. From the first-ever glossy Pikachu and Jigglypuff promos to rare discoveries and high-end collecting, CardBound explores the cards, the chase, and the culture

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Marvel Studios has remained tight-lipped about Avengers: Doomsday, revealing very little about what fans can expect from the upcoming MCU film. In a recent development, one of the film’s directors has shared a fresh update suggesting the studios may be heading in a completely new direction.Avengers: Doomsday could push the MCU into uncharted territoryJoe Russo, who directs the film alongside his brother Anthony, spoke about Doomsday during a recent interview with Sound

"There's something in these woods... and all it knows how to do is kill." A24 presents a new horror series ready for streaming this fall - Crystal Lake, a prequel series to Friday the 13th, following a doomed small town where camp counselors come to die. Peacock will be debuting the first 8 episodes of this new series for streaming starting in October in the fall - during the horror season. It is a prequel to the original 1980 film that kicked off the franchise and stars Linda Cardellini in the

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Fans think the‌y know who Sadie Sin‌‌k is playin‌‌g in Spider-Man: Br‌‌a‌nd New Day, bu‌t Marve‌‌l Studios and Sony ha‌ve not con‌f‌ir‌m‌e‌d he‌r rol‌e yet. Man‌y be‌‌l‌‌iev‌e the Stran‌‌ger Things st‌‌ar co‌‌ul‌d play Jea‌n Grey, one of the X-Men’s most fa‌‌mo‌u‌‌s ch‌‌

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Jimmy Kimmel took a hilarious shot at Mitch McConnell with a viral hospital picture. The comedian might be on a break, but he never misses an opportunity to crack a good joke.What did Jimmy Kimmel post about Mitch McConnell?Senator Mitch McConnell has become a subject of mystery and speculation for many following his hospitalization last month.On July 12, 2026, McConnell’s office shared a significant update on his health after he was&nbs

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Marvel’s Nova is finally in the works with an acclaimed writer. The writer has previously worked on several MCU projects, bringing experience with the franchise. The Nova franchise is still in its early stages of development, but it is good news nonetheless.What is the update on Marvel’s Nova movie?It was previously revealed that Michael Waldron would write the script for Marvel’s Nova. According to the latest report, Waldron is also expected to di

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The upcoming X-Men reboot from Marvel Studios may have cast a Star Wars actor as its villain. Following more than a dozen films, the mutants will receive a fresh reboot in the MCU.Who is rumored to have been cast as a villain in the new MCU X-Men movie?Scooper MyTimeToShineHello has claimed that Marvel Studios has cast Adam Driver, known for playing Kylo Ren in Star Wars, as the villain of the X-Men reboot. It should be noted that this is only a rumor, and it shoul

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The upcoming TV spin-off from Samuel L. Jackson’s Tulsa King continues to grow in cast. Two familiar television faces have joined the spin-off series, and their roles do not quite match what fans might expect. Here is who they are and what parts they will play.Samuel L. Jackson’s new crime series expands its recurring castFrisco King, the crime-comedy drama spinning off from Tulsa King, has officially locked in Tom Pecinka and Arturo Del Puerto in recurri

"The cinema brings them together for an experience that's so much more than the picture." Myriad Pictures has revealed the official trailer for an indie throwback comedy called Once Upon a Time in a Cinema, about one wild unforgettable night at a small-town cinema in 1984. It already premiered at the 2026 Dublin Film Festival earlier in the year and opened in Ireland in cinemas back in May. The US release is supposed to be coming up later this year, though not sure when exactly. A beleaguered ci

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The director of The End of Oak Street is being too vague in denying a secret crossover. In a recent interview, David Robert Mitchell neither confirmed nor denied the crossover rumor. Instead, his comments left fans and audiences with more questions.What did The End of Oak Street director tease about the movie’s potential crossover twist?The End of Oak Street’s director, David Robert Mitchell, recently sat with SFX Magazine. During the interview, he was aske

Christopher Nolan has responded to the backlash over some of the casting choices in The Odyssey, calling it “irrelevant”.READ MORE: ‘The Odyssey’ could be Christopher Nolan’s biggest blockbuster yetThe director’s new film, which is released in cinemas on Friday (July 17), is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, with Matt Damon starring as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca who embarks on a treacherous journey hom

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Zendaya just saved Tom Holland from spoiling the ending of the highly anticipated Spider-Man 4. The upcoming MCU movie will see the actor reprise his iconic role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.What did Zendaya and Tom Holland say about Spider-Man 4?A recent promotional clip featuring Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Jacob Batalon is making waves online, thanks to Holland’s infamous habit of accidentally revealing spoilers for Marvel movies. He’s done it several times

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Evil Dead Wrath is the next entry in the iconic horror franchise set to release. Following 2026’s Evil Dead Burn, the movie now has much more pressure attached to it.
Ahead of Evil Dead Burn’s release, many assumed it would follow the footsteps of past entries in the modern era of Evil Dead. Both 2023’s Evil Dead Rise and 2013’s Evil Dead were box office smashes, grossing over $50 million for the horror franchise. Unfortunately, Burn

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Jason Voorhees is back in the Friday the 13th prequel TV series. The official trailer for Crystal Lake has been released. It gives a glimpse of what happened before the events of the 1980 slasher horror film.Check out the Crystal Lake trailer below (watch more trailers):What do we see in the Crystal Lake TV show teaser trailer?The Crystal Lake TV show stars Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees, Jason’s mother. The trailer starts with the opening of Camp Crystal Lake. It c

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Josh Grisetti has passed away at the age of 44. The actor was known for portraying Ralph in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and for appearing in Broadway musicals. Besides appearing in productions, Grisetti served as Associate Professor and Head of the Musical Theatre BFA Program at California State University, Fullerton.Broadway actor Rob McClure announced that Grisetti died by suicide on July 10, 2026, as reported by Variety. The late Grisetti shared the stage with McClur

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James Gunn has revealed a new Man of Tomorrow prop that has fans buzzing about Guy Gardner’s return. The DC Studios co-CEO is currently filming the Superman sequel that will release next summer.What Man of Tomorrow prop did James Gunn show off?On Threads, James Gunn shared a new look at a Green Lantern/Guy Gardner-related prop. The prop appears to be a lighter featuring the Green Lantern Corps logo and the words “From Guy” at the top, but o

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As AI takes over Hollywood for better and for worse, audiences have every right to feel that the technology has no place in the filmmaking industry. However, in the case of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Andy Serkis is using the new technology the only way it should be used in movies.In an era where AI is being used to create its own digital actors, location scout, create storyboards, and generate final visual effects, among other tasks, Serkis is using

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The long-awaited movie by Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek finally gets a release date. The war drama film premiered two years ago at a film festival and has now found a distributor to release it in theaters worldwide.When is the release date for Angelina Jolie’s new movie?Without Blood is a movie directed by Angelina Jolie, starring Salma Hayek. The war drama film was first released in 2024 at a screening and has been acquired by Brainstorm Media. It is slated

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The Digger trailer revealed an unrecognizable Tom Cruise in one of the most ambitious roles of his career. The upcoming comedy movie is helmed by Oscar winner Alejandro González Iñárritu.How did Tom Cruise make himself unrecognizable in the Digger trailer?The long-awaited Digger trailer finally debuted on Monday, and everyone’s talking about just one thing: Tom Cruise. Not because it’s his latest starring role, but because he

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Laura Dern‘s emotional farewell message for Sam Neill will leave Jurassic Park fans in tears. The highly acclaimed New Zealand actor passed away on Monday at the age of 78.What did Laura Dern say about Sam Neill?Laura Dern and Sam Neill famously starred together in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park. In the film, Dern portrayed paleobotanist Ellie Sattler, while Neill played the iconic Dr. Alan Grant. Nearly three decades later, the two

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have officially closed a major chapter in their long-running legal battle. The update comes nearly two years after the former couple finalized their divorce.Why Knox and Vivienne’s 18th birthday changes everythingKnox and Vivienne turning 18 officially ends Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s custody agreement. The twins are the youngest of the couple’s six children, after Maddox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh. With all of th

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Disney Channel and Disney+ are finally bringing the Cheetah Girls back with the upcoming fourth installment of the beloved coming-of-age musical franchise. The Cheetah Girls 4 cast will consist of returning franchise stars and new cast members, who are expected to deliver the franchise’s next chapter of music and friendship to the new generation. Production will start sometime this month in South Africa.
Confirmed Cheetah Girls 4 castFranchise vets Raven-Symoné, Adr

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Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum‘s director has confirmed the use of AI for one specific purpose. In a recent interview, Andy Serkis discussed the use of machine learning tools in filmmaking and shared his favorite techniques.How will Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum use AI?While interacting with Variety, The Hunt for Gollum’s director and Gollum star, Andy Serkis, confirmed the use of AI in the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie. He did not use the ma

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A new social media post from Zack Snyder has put the spotlight back on Henry Cavill‘s Superman. The filmmaker shared an image of the Man of Steel wearing the black Kryptonian suit from Zack Snyder’s Justice League, prompting widespread discussion among fans. The post quickly gained traction, with many once again discussing Cavill’s black-suit Superman look.Zack Snyder shares Henry Cavill’s black suit Superman photo from Justice LeagueD

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Christopher Nolan‘s cast for The Odyssey includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Still, according to Anne Hathaway, who is playing the devoted wife of Odysseus in the epic film, there was one question that none of them dared to ask the Oscar winner.What was The Odyssey cast afraid to ask Christopher Nolan?A recent Today interview featured the cast of The Odyssey, including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattins