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Vin Diesel is set to write, produce, and star in a live-action film adaptation of the classic Mattel game,  Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots . Diesel will play a former boxer who teams up with his estranged daughter to save the world when advanced robots go rogue. The film, which has a script co-written by Diesel, is described as a family-friendly action-adventure. Kevin McKeon, Josh Waldron, and Ada...

A potential  Men in Black  sequel is being discussed, with Will Smith's return to the franchise being considered. The original trilogy's producer, Laurie MacDonald, revealed that Will Smith recently expressed a strong interest in returning to his role as Agent J. While there have been previous attempts to reboot or continue the series without Smith, including  Men in Black: Internat...

Columbia Sportswear has unveiled its new  Star Wars  Endor Collection, featuring functional and stylish apparel inspired by the forest moon from  Return of the Jedi . The collection includes an authentic replica of the Endor Rebel Trooper Poncho, priced at $300, which is waterproof and breathable with a removable hood. Other items include a forest-inspired pullover anorak, a graphic...

Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in talks to join the cast of Matt Reeves'  The Batman Part II  in an unspecified role. While details are scarce, this would mark Johansson's first foray into the DC Universe after her extensive career in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow. Production on the sequel is expected to begin in 2025 for a planned 2026 release. Visit  https://nerdi...

James Cameron has stated that he has banned the use of generative AI in his upcoming film,  Avatar: Fire and Ash . Despite the  Avatar  movies being heavily reliant on CGI, Cameron emphasized his commitment to honoring actors and not replacing them with AI-generated performances. While he expressed some neutrality towards generative AI in general, he called the prospect of creating...

Quentin Tarantino has revealed his top 20 films of the 21st century so far, a list he shared on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. His selections are a diverse mix, including expected titles like Ridley Scott's  Black Hawk Down  (2001) and Christopher Nolan's  Dunkirk  (2017), alongside more surprising choices such as  Toy Story 3  (2010),  Jackass: The Movie  (...

The first trailer for  28 Years Later: The Bone Temple  has been released, revealing a potential cure for the Rage virus. The film, which introduces a new strain of the virus, takes place in a quarantined island community and follows a new cast of characters as they navigate the aftermath. The trailer teases the search for a cure, a significant departure from previous installments, and c...

Bryan Fuller's debut feature film,  Dust Bunny , is described as a "dark magical realist horror film" centered on an eight-year-old girl who believes the monster under her bed ate her family. The film, which Fuller wrote and directed, stars Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver, along with Caitlin Carmichael. Fuller explains that the concept for  Dust Bunny  originated from a dream an...

The trailer for A24's  Mother Mary  shows Anne Hathaway as a pop star on a comeback tour who must confront a haunting past involving her former costume designer and friend, Sam Anselm, played by Michaela Coel. [ 2 ]The surreal and somewhat sexual trailer is full of striking visuals, and the film is expected to explore the breakdown of their relationship, with hints that Sam may no longer...

Reflection in a Dead Diamond , a surreal spy thriller from Belgian writer-directing duo Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani, will be released on Shudder on December 5. The film follows a retired spy (Fabio Testi) who experiences flashbacks to his younger days while investigating the disappearance of a neighbor, leading to a hallucinatory journey through stolen diamonds, a lost lover, and a female thie...

A new poster for the upcoming  Spider-Noir  series has revealed that Nicolas Cage will be playing Ben Reilly, not Peter Parker. The poster features Cage in the Spider-Noir costume, with text confirming his character's identity. This reimagining positions Ben Reilly as the Spider-Noir of this universe, diverging from the traditional Peter Parker portrayal. The series, set to debut in 2025...

DC Studios has officially revealed the new Supergirl movie costume for the upcoming  Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow  film. The updated suit draws inspiration from the comic book design by Bilquis Evely, featuring a darker blue and red color palette and a modern take on the classic "S" shield. The reveal came during a special DCU presentation by James Gunn, who emphasized that the design ai...

James Gunn has clarified what DCU fans most want for Batman: a blue and grey suit, a yellow bat symbol, and white eyes, in that order. However, Gunn stated that these aesthetic preferences are less important to him than the character's writing and the actor playing the role. Despite Gunn's emphasis on character development, fans are eager to see a live-action Batman with the classic blue and grey...

Macaulay Culkin, known for his iconic role as Kevin McCallister in the  Home Alone  films, has revealed that his two young sons, Carson (3) and Dakota (4), do not realize that their father is the famous character. Culkin, who made the first film at age ten, has shared that despite watching the movies with his children multiple times, they remain unaware. However, his four-year-old son, D...

Benedict Cumberbatch has confirmed he will return as Doctor Strange in the upcoming Marvel film  Avengers: Doomsday . This marks his fourth appearance as the character in an  Avengers  movie. Cumberbatch stated that filming will begin in early 2025. He also expressed his excitement for the creative collaboration that comes with the ensemble film, especially with director Anthony Rus...

A24 has released the first trailer for its upcoming film  How to Make a Killing , a satirical thriller directed by Adam Leon and starring Glen Powell. Powell plays Jack, a ruthless corporate raider who specializes in hostile takeovers. His latest target is a family-owned pharmaceutical company, leading to a confrontation with its patriarch, played by Ed Harris, and his daughter, played by Mar...

Paramount will distribute  Rush Hour 4 , a development that comes with several complications and shifts from its original New Line/Warner Bros. distribution. The film will be produced and directed by Brett Ratner, who previously faced sexual assault accusations and recently directed a documentary about Melania Trump. Reportedly, the  Rush Hour  films are a favorite of Donald Trump,...

Nerdist has revealed four exclusive cards from the new  Wicked  tarot deck, which aims to provide guidance inspired by the film's characters. The deck includes Elphaba as "I: The Magician," symbolizing trusting one's inner magic and defying gravity; Glinda as "XIX: The Sun," representing radiating goodness and overcoming temporary setbacks; Madame Morrible as "XII: The Hanged One," illus...

Brendan Fraser almost played Superman in the early 2000s, auditioning for a J.J. Abrams-scripted reboot titled  Superman: Flyby . Fraser described the script, which he read under strict security, as "Shakespeare in space" and "a really good screenplay." However, details of the script, which significantly altered Superman lore (e.g., Krypton not exploding, Lex Luthor as a Kryptonian sleeper ag...

Cynthia Erivo, currently starring in  Wicked: For Good , visited her old high school in the U.K., as documented in a BBC Radio 1 video. The students reacted with immense excitement to her arrival. During her visit, Erivo answered questions and shared that seeing the girls in her old school was the most rewarding moment of her stardom. The most emotional part of the visit was when Erivo joined...

Wicked: For Good , the second half of the  Wicked  movie duology, offers a beautiful, emotional, and thoughtful conclusion despite facing challenges from its source material. While it doesn't fully recapture the "stratospherically perfect" magic of the first film due to the musical's front-loaded hits and darker second act, it remains a good movie. The film shifts focus to Glinda's journ...

The A24 Shop is offering a set of three hand-painted glass  Hereditary  Christmas ornaments, described as "heirlooms for your family tree," for $36. The collection includes ornaments of King Paimon, a severed pigeon head, and Charlie's decapitated head. These "unhinged" ornaments are called "the most inappropriate Christmas ornament ever" and are designed to bring a terrifying element to...

Rental Family , directed by HIKARI and written by Stephen Blahut, is a touching and predictable yet comforting film that explores themes of loneliness and human connection. Brendan Fraser stars as Phillip Vandarpleog, a struggling American actor in Japan who takes a job with a company that provides people to play roles in others' lives, such as a husband or friend. Despite the moral complexities,...

The article "Nerdist's Favorite & Best TV & Film Moments of 2025" highlights several impactful scenes from the past year. Notable moments include the introduction of Marie Moreau in  Gen V  saving a falling classmate, showcasing her powers and a character-defining sacrifice. From  Daredevil: Born Again , a tense interrogation scene featuring Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) and his new...

A new live-action  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  film is in development from Paramount and Nickelodeon, with Colin Jost and Casey Jost writing the script and Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Galen Vaisman, and Scott Mednick producing. The movie will be separate from Seth Rogen's animated  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem  universe. While details are scarce, the...