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Focus Features is offering a special promotion where moviegoers can receive a $200 gift card to Fandango if they watch five specific Focus Features films in theaters by September 30. The eligible movies for this "Fall Focus Features Film Slate" promotion are  My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 ,  The Bikeriders ,  Drive-Away Dolls ,  Lisa Frankenstein , and  Wolf Man . Participant...

The article previews the documentary  Song Sung Blue , which chronicles the lives of Mike Smerling and Claire Gordon, a married couple who perform as Neil Diamond impersonators. The film, executive produced by Hugh Jackman, delves into their passionate devotion to Diamond's music and their unique relationship, both on and off stage. The trailer highlights the humor, challenges, and heartwarmi...

The article discusses the first trailer release for "The Rip," a new film starring and produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Artists Equity. While the article title suggests a trailer for "The Rip," the content provided in the article itself does not describe "The Rip" but rather focuses on their previous collaboration, "Air." It details how "Air" became a successful venture for their company,...

The article further explores Bryan Fuller's experience working with Mads Mikkelsen on their new horror film  Dust Bunny , focusing on a humorous anecdote. Fuller recounts a moment where Mikkelsen, known for his intense on-screen presence, surprised the cast and crew with his unexpected comedic timing during a scene. This lighthearted revelation showcases a different side of their working rela...

The article features an interview with Bryan Fuller, discussing his new horror film  Dust Bunny , which reunites him with  Hannibal  star Mads Mikkelsen. Fuller expresses his excitement about working with Mikkelsen again, highlighting their strong friendship and creative chemistry. He describes  Dust Bunny  as a "fable of childhood terror" and reveals that Mikkelsen will p...

The Russo Brothers, directors of several MCU films, posted a cryptic image of a "Doomsday Clock" with the Marvel logo on their Instagram stories, leading to widespread speculation among fans. The image shows the clock at one minute to midnight, a classic symbol of impending catastrophe, and the caption "Wish you were here." This has fueled rumors and theories about their potential return to Marvel...

The article discusses Alan Ritchson's disinterest in playing Aquaman in James Gunn's new DC Universe, despite popular fan casting. Ritchson, known for his role as Jack Reacher, acknowledges the fan support but states he's happy with his current role and doesn't want to take on a role that Jason Momoa has "crushed." He also mentions his past experience playing Aquaman in "Smallville" and expresses...

The second trailer for Benny Safdie's film  The Smashing Machine  has been released, showcasing Dwayne Johnson in a dramatic transformation as real-life MMA legend Mark Kerr. The film also reunites Johnson with  Jungle Cruise  co-star Emily Blunt, who plays Kerr's wife, Dawn Staples.  The Smashing Machine , which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival where Sa...

The article highlights that  The Rocky Horror Picture Show  is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having run continuously in theaters for five decades, excluding a brief pandemic interruption. Originally a successful off-Broadway musical, the film initially flopped upon its 1975 release due to marketing challenges for its sexually free and queer themes. However, it found new life as a mid...

The article highlights that  The Rocky Horror Picture Show  is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having run continuously in theaters for five decades, excluding a brief pandemic interruption[ 1 ]. Originally a successful off-Broadway musical, the film initially flopped upon its 1975 release due to marketing challenges for its sexually free and queer themes[ 1 ]. However, it found new lif...

The head of Universal Pictures, Donna Langley, has expressed regret over the decision to send characters into space in  F9: The Fast Saga , stating, "I'm sorry that we sent them into space. We can never get that genie back."[ 1 ] She acknowledged that while the franchise needed to evolve, the "globe-trotting heist scenario" was a successful pivot that significantly boosted box office numbers,...

Ryan Reynolds has finally admitted to being the person who leaked the test footage for  Deadpool , an act he calls "cheating a little" but credits with getting the R-rated film greenlit by 20th Century Fox. The leak of the computer-generated test footage, which featured Reynolds' voice, generated significant fan excitement and ultimately convinced the studio to move forward with the movie, de...

The  Last Witch Hunter  is getting a sequel a decade after its initial release, with Vin Diesel set to reprise his role as Kaulder and Michael Caine also expected to return as Dolan.[ 1 ] Lionsgate and Diesel's One Race Films are collaborating on the project, with Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group chair, Adam Fogelson, noting the film's enduring popularity across various platforms as a ke...

Bryan Fuller's debut feature film,  Dust Bunny , reunites him with  Hannibal  star Mads Mikkelsen and also features Sigourney Weaver. The film's trailer showcases a "lush surreality" and an original concept where a ten-year-old girl, Aurora, hires her mysterious hitman neighbor (Mikkelsen) to kill the monster she believes ate her family. The official synopsis reveals the neighbor su...

LEGO and  Star Trek  have announced their first-ever partnership for official LEGO sets, a development made possible after  Star Trek 's previous rights deal with Bluebrixx ended last year.[ 1 ] A teaser video for the collaboration showed a mini-figure of Captain Picard beaming into a Transporter room, leading to speculation that the first set might be a  Next Generation  ...

YouTube will stream all five *Twilight* films for free on Lionsgate's official *Twilight* YouTube channel from September 7 at noon Pacific time until September 14 at 11:59 PM PT. This offers an alternative for fans who cannot attend the theatrical marathon celebration or have health reasons preventing them from going to a theater. The initiative marks twenty years since the first *Twilight* book w...

The article from Nerdist.com announces the teaser trailer for "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," the third film in Rian Johnson's franchise. This installment reportedly features a Gothic vibe and a darker story compared to its predecessors. The plot involves Detective Benoit Blanc investigating the death of Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), a charismatic holy man, who is found dead s...

The article discusses "Lucas Wars," a new graphic novel that delves into the tumultuous and often challenging production of the original  Star Wars  film. The book, written by Laurent Hopman and illustrated by Renaud Roche, is based on extensive research, including biographies, anecdotes, and interviews with the cast and crew. It portrays George Lucas as a determined yet stressed visiona...

Darth Vader's lightsaber, wielded by David Prowse in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," was sold for $3.9 million at a Propstore auction on September 4, 2025. This sale set a new record for the highest price ever paid for a "Star Wars" prop at auction. The auction also featured other notable sales, including Harrison Ford's whip from "Indiana Jones" and Patrick Stewart's Ressikan...

James Gunn has announced that the second season of "Peacemaker" will serve as a direct prequel to his upcoming Superman sequel, "Man of Tomorrow," which is set to release in summer 2027[ 1 ]. Gunn clarified this connection on social media, indicating that the events of "Peacemaker" season 2 will lead "directly" into the Superman film[ 1 ]. The article speculates that this direct link, especially g...

Tom Holland is reportedly seeking out fan ideas from the internet for the upcoming "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" movie and then pitching these suggestions to Marvel and Sony. The article expresses concern about this approach, citing past negative experiences with fan-driven ideas in other franchises. While acknowledging Holland's good intentions, the author suggests that direct fan input into movie...

The article discusses the trailer for the film "Die, My Love," starring Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence. In the movie, they portray Grace and Jackson, a married couple who relocate from New York City to Montana with their new baby, seeking a quieter life. However, this move negatively impacts Grace's mental well-being, leading to a potentially dangerous shift in their marriage. The film, wh...

James Gunn's "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" will feature Lex Luthor in his iconic purple and green "war suit," a battle armor that makes him a formidable physical foe for Superman. This design, first appearing in 1984's "Action Comics #544" and designed by George Perez for Kenner Toys' "Super Powers" line, briefly gave Luthor an "evil Iron Man" look. While post-Crisis comics largely reimagined Luthor...

James Gunn's DCU "Justice Gang" team appears to be heavily inspired by the 1980s/90s DC Comics series "Justice League International" (JLI), which featured a League without many of its most famous heroes and was led by Maxwell Lord. While the "Justice League" title is likely reserved for a film with prominent heroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, a "Justice Gang" project could thrive in t...

The upcoming DCU "Superman" film, titled "Superman: Man of Tomorrow," is set to release. This title, a less common descriptor than "Man of Steel," was first used for Superman in 1939 during the New York World's Fair, symbolizing hopes for a brighter future. The article suggests that James Gunn's iteration of the character will lean into these optimistic and hopeful themes, possibly featuring big s...