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Ewan McGregor, known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, recently expressed his desire for a third season of  Andor  so he could appear in the series.[ 1 ] After catching up on the show, McGregor, who reportedly arrives "later" to things, developed a strong appreciation for  Andor  and its storyline.[ 1 ] He was initially hopeful for a crossover due to  Andor 's timeline, whic...

Netflix has released the first trailer for its film adaptation of Ruth Ware's bestselling novel,  The Woman in Cabin 10 , a psychological thriller starring  Keira Knightley . Knightley plays Lo Blacklock, a journalist on an exclusive cruise assignment who is already dealing with trauma from a recent home invasion. Her fragile state is put to the test when she witnesses what she believes...

The article covers the release of the first trailer for the upcoming graphic novel  "100 Nights of Hero,"  written and illustrated by Isabel Greenberg. The book is a follow-up to her award-winning work,  The Encyclopedia of Early Earth , and is set in the same dark fantasy world. The plot is a feminist-leaning take on the classic  One Thousand and One Nights . It centers on a s...

Following the news that David Corenswet has been cast as the new Superman in James Gunn's  Superman: Legacy , a 2019 comedy sketch he made has resurfaced and gone viral. The sketch, titled "My DC Audition Tape," is not his actual audition for the film but a parody he created for the web series  Moe & Jerryweather . In the video, Corenswet humorously attempts to audition for various D...

In a recent interview, actor Austin Butler definitively took himself out of the running to be the next James Bond, stating that an American playing the iconic British spy would be  "sacrilegious." Butler, whose name has been frequently mentioned as a potential candidate, believes the character is a fundamental "British icon" and should remain so out of respect for Ian Fleming's source materia...

In an interview on the  Happy Sad Confused  podcast, actor Kumail Nanjiani revealed the extensive scope of his contract with Marvel Studios for his role as Kingo in  Eternals . He stated that he is contracted for  "ten more years and six more movies"  in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, Nanjiani clarified that this is an option for Marvel, not a guarantee that...

Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures are expanding the 35th-anniversary theatrical screening of the original 1990  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  movie into a full-week engagement due to high demand. Initially planned for a limited run, the special screenings will now take place from  August 4 to August 10, 2025 . The event celebrates the classic film, which was praised for its gritt...

This article is an  April Fools' Day joke . It humorously reports that the famously retired actor Daniel Day-Lewis is returning to acting for a new A24 film titled  Anemone . The fictional film's plot is described as following a grieving widower (Day-Lewis) who moves to a seaside cottage and forms a deep, psychic connection with a sea anemone. The article includes details about a fake tr...

ColourPop has released a new, "ogre-the-top" makeup collection in collaboration with DreamWorks'  Shrek . The collection is heavily inspired by Shrek's swamp and the fairytale world, featuring swampy greens, shimmering golds, and character-themed products. Key items in the collection include: "What Are You Doing in My Swamp?" Pressed Powder Palette:  A 12-pan eyeshadow palette with a mix...

James Gunn revealed on the  Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum  podcast that he has a long-term vision for his Superman story that could potentially span  a four-part movie saga . While his current focus is on the first film,  Superman , he has a broader, multi-film narrative in mind that would explore different aspects of the hero's life. Gunn clarified that this four-movie...

The season one finale of the HBO Max series   officially confirmed the existence of Nightwing's city, Blüdhaven, within the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) . In the episode, as the team prepares for their final battle, the character John Economos suggests calling a hero based in Blüdhaven for backup. Though he is quickly shut down, the reference is a clear nod to Nightwing (Dick Grayson, the...

James Gunn has officially announced that actress  Sol Rodriguez  ( Star Trek: Picard ,  Devious Maids ) has been cast as the Batman villain  White Rabbit  in the upcoming second season of  Peacemaker . The character, whose real name is Jaina Hudson, is a relatively modern DC villain introduced in 2011. She is an eccentric and unpredictable escape artist obsessed with&...

The article explains James Gunn's creative solution for making the first season of  Peacemaker  canon in his new DC Universe (DCU), despite its finale featuring a Justice League cameo from the old DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The key points are: The Problem:  The Season 1 finale featured Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Ezra Miller as The Flash, actors from the now-defunct DCEU. Since the...

The upcoming fan film  Spider-Man: Brand New Day  has cast  Tramell Tillman , best known for his role as Mr. Milchick in the series  Severance , as the classic villain  The Shocker  (Herman Schultz). Tillman joins actor  Jack Champion  ( Avatar: The Way of Water ), who is slated to play Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the non-profit, crowdfunded project. The film...

Years before the TV show  Riverdale  existed, a live-action  Archie  movie was in development with a high-profile creative team. The film was set to be produced by  Phil Lord and Chris Miller  ( The LEGO Movie ,  Spider-Verse ), directed by  Adam McKay  ( The Big Short ), and written by  Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa , who would later create  Riverda...

The article highlights a significant resurgence of interest in Mary Shelley's  Frankenstein  in Hollywood, with several high-profile and distinct adaptations currently in development. This "Frankenstein frenzy" is being led by some of today's most acclaimed directors. The key projects detailed are: Guillermo del Toro's  : A long-gestating passion project for the director, this Netfl...

The upcoming  Alien  TV series from creator Noah Hawley will introduce a new major villain,  Ms. Yutani , who serves as a founder of the infamous Weyland-Yutani corporation. Set on Earth before the events of the original films, the series will explore the origins of the company's obsession with the Xenomorph. According to Hawley, Ms. Yutani is a "hybrid"—a human consciousness downlo...

According to the article, actor Alan Cumming is returning to his iconic role as Nightcrawler from the film  X2: X-Men United , but not for a movie. He is voicing the character in a new scripted podcast titled  Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine . Cumming describes this return as  "really healing"  because it allows him to revisit a character he loves without the physical "trauma"...

The article reveals the first exclusive image from the long-awaited film adaptation of Stephen King's novel,  The Long Walk . The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, known for his work on  The Hunger Games  films and  I Am Legend , and is produced by Blumhouse and Lionsgate. The eerie, somber image shows a line of young men walking along a desolate road under an overcast sky...

Pierce Brosnan recently revealed that he pitched an idea for a James Bond film that would have seen him return to the role as an older, more "gnarly" version of the character. His dream director for this darker, more aged take on 007 was Denis Villeneuve, known for films like  Dune  and  Blade Runner 2049 . However, Brosnan stated that Amazon, which now owns MGM and the Bond rights,...

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a new  Lord of the Rings  movie,  The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum , with a target release date of 2026. Andy Serkis is set to direct and reprise his role as Gollum, with the original trilogy's creative team—Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens—producing. The central question of the article is how Frodo could return, and if El...

In a social media exchange, DC Studios co-head James Gunn confirmed that Wayne Enterprises will be a  major, world-dominating corporation  in the new DC Universe (DCU). Responding to a fan who asked if the company would be a global force similar to LexCorp, Gunn simply replied, "Yes." This reveal is significant as it's a key part of Gunn's strategy to build a more cohesive and lived-in w...

The article highlights  "Kid Prosper," a charming queer romance short film  created by filmmaker Kevin Prosper, who is described as a "one-man army." The film is praised for Prosper's impressive feat of not only  writing and directing but also starring in, editing, and composing the music for the entire project. The plot follows a young man navigating the world of modern dating thro...

The article recaps the magical and unforgettable experience of the "Maestro of the Movies" concert at the Hollywood Bowl, a cherished annual tradition celebrating the music of legendary composer John Williams. The event is described as a communal celebration, where families and fans gather with picnics and lightsabers to honor the iconic scores that have defined generations of film. The concert wa...

LEGO is releasing a new set featuring the beloved Disney and Pixar robots,  WALL-E and EVE . This new building kit allows fans to construct both main characters from the movie. Key details about the set include: Name:  LEGO Disney Pixar WALL•E & EVE (Set #43233) Contents:  The 608-piece set includes buildable figures of both WALL-E and EVE, along with the iconic plant in a boot...