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Chris Columbus, the director of the original  Home Alone  and its sequel, has called the Disney+ reboot  Home Sweet Home Alone  a "mistake." In an interview, Columbus stated that he is not a fan of reboots or remakes of classic films, believing that you can't recreate "lightning in a bottle." He compared the practice to doing a "paint-by-numbers version" of a classic animated f...

In a recent exchange with a fan on the social media platform Threads, DC Studios co-head James Gunn teased that the door is still open for Margot Robbie to return as Harley Quinn in the new DC Universe (DCU). Here are the key points: Gunn's Comments:  When asked if he would work with Margot Robbie again, Gunn stated, "I’d love to work with her again as Harley or as someone else." He also cruc...

Due to high demand, Fathom Events has expanded the theatrical return of the original 1990  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  movie from its initial three-day run to a full week. The film is being re-released to celebrate its upcoming 35th anniversary, which also coincides with the 40th anniversary of the TMNT franchise itself. The screenings will now take place from  November 5th to Nov...

The Nerdist review of the LEGO IDEAS  How to Train Your Dragon  Toothless set (21348) is overwhelmingly positive, calling it a  "fantastic" and "must-have" model  for fans of the franchise. The article praises the set for its impressive design and high level of posability. The final build, consisting of 1,125 pieces, results in a large and expressive figure of Toothless with mo...

The article covers the newly released trailer for the film  "The Man in My Basement,"  a psychological thriller starring  Corey Hawkins  and  Willem Dafoe . The plot centers on Charles Blakey (Hawkins), a man deep in debt who is about to lose his ancestral home. A mysterious and wealthy man named Anniston Bennet (Dafoe) makes him a strange offer: he will pay Blakey $50,000...

The article from  Nerdist  theorizes that the  Council of Reeds , a multiversal organization from the Marvel comics, is a perfect fit for the MCU's current Multiverse Saga and could be a key element connecting the upcoming  Fantastic Four  movie to  Avengers: Doomsday . Here are the main points of the theory: What is the Council of Reeds?  In the comics, it's an...

Marvel and DC Comics are collaborating on a new seven-issue crossover miniseries titled  Batman/Deadpool , with the first issue scheduled for release on  July 31, 2024 . The series is written by Chip Zdarsky, with art by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira. The plot begins within DC's "Absolute Power" event. Amanda Waller and her "Trinity of Evil" have stolen a powerful artifact called the Ma...

According to Skydance CEO David Ellison, a key production partner for Paramount, new installments for several major franchises are in the works, with a new  Star Trek movie  being the "top priority." Here are the key takeaways for each franchise mentioned: Star Trek: The top priority is a  new origin story film , set decades before the 2009 J.J. Abrams movie. This film is being dire...

The article reports that a particularly bizarre and grotesque scene from director Zach Cregger's upcoming horror film,  Weapons , is a personal tribute to his late friend and collaborator, Trevor Moore. Key points from the summary: The Scene:  At a CinemaCon presentation, Cregger showed a clip from  Weapons . The scene involves a children's hot dog eating contest that turns into bod...

The article reports on a viral parody trailer for a fake movie titled  Marty Supreme , starring  Timothée Chalamet . Created by the comedy group  Please Don't Destroy  (from  Saturday Night Live ), the trailer is a pitch-perfect satire of the signature style of the film studio  A24 . The "plot" of the fake movie centers on Chalamet as an intense, aspiring ping pong ch...

In a recent interview, actor Simon Pegg, who plays Scotty in the modern  Star Trek  films, described Quentin Tarantino's unmade  Star Trek  movie as  "batshit crazy"  in a positive and enthusiastic way. Key points from the article include: The Concept:  Pegg confirmed the film would have been an R-rated gangster movie based on the classic  Original Series &n...

In response to a fan question on Threads, DC Studios co-head James Gunn recommended four specific DC Comics collections that are perfect starting points for new readers. These choices are celebrated for being self-contained, critically acclaimed, and for capturing the fundamental essence of the characters and the DC Universe. His recommendations are: All-Star Superman  by Grant Morrison and F...

A new documentary titled  Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story  is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and has been acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery for a global release in 2024. The film offers an intimate look at the life of actor Christopher Reeve, covering both his rise to global fame as Superman and his life after the 1995 horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed. Here...

DC Comics is launching a new digital-first series titled  Batman: Static Beyond , which serves as a cyberpunk prequel to the beloved animated series  Batman Beyond . Here are the key points: Premise:  The story is set in Neo-Gotham  before  Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman. It follows a teenage Terry and a teenage Virgil Hawkins (the hero Static) as their paths cross....

The upcoming FX/Hulu  Alien  TV series from creator Noah Hawley is set on Earth, a first for the franchise. The show is a prequel to the original 1979 film  Alien  but a sequel to the events of Ridley Scott's prequel movies,  Prometheus  and  Alien: Covenant . Here are the key takeaways from the article: Timeline Placement:  The series is set near the end of...

Based on a recent interview, the article reveals that Alan Cumming, who played Nightcrawler in  X2: X-Men United , nearly wore a more comic-book-accurate costume for the film. Here are the key points: A Comic-Accurate Costume Was Tested:  Cumming confirmed that he did screen tests wearing a version of Nightcrawler's classic red and black "circus outfit" from the comics. Why It Was Scrapp...

The article proposes that the ideal way for the MCU to introduce the Fantastic Four is by having them originate from  Earth-828 , a specific reality from the Marvel comics. This solution elegantly answers the long-standing question of "Where have they been all this time?" Here are the key points of the theory: What is Earth-828?  In the comics, Earth-828 is a reality where Reed Richards,...

Based on a recent Instagram story from Ryan Reynolds, the article speculates that Deadpool could be introduced into the MCU not as a hero, but as an antagonist or a "Doomsday" figure for the Avengers. Here are the key points: The Tease:  Ryan Reynolds posted a "who wore it better" meme comparing Deadpool to a panel from the 2012 comic  Uncanny Avengers  #1, where the Red Skull stand...

According to a recent interview, actor Alan Tudyk revealed that his motion-capture performance as the robot Sonny in the 2004 film  I, Robot  was so effective that it caused concern for the studio, 20th Century Fox. Key points from the article: Tudyk "Tested Better" Than Will Smith:  In early test screenings, audiences responded more positively to Tudyk's character, Sonny, than to t...

Based on the Nerdist article from October 29, 2016, here is a summary of the planned  Rambo  prequel film: The article announces a  Rambo  prequel/reboot film was in development, titled  Rambo: New Blood . Key points from the announcement include: No Stallone:  The most significant detail is that  Sylvester Stallone would not be involved  and would not be re...

The article reports on a secret project Tom Holland has been filming, which is heavily speculated to be a new Spider-Man installment. The key points are: A Secret Project Revealed:  In an interview, Tom Holland mentioned he was in New York filming a "secret" TV show that he described as "the most challenging role I've ever had." The "Brand New Day" Clue:  A leaked video from the set of t...

In a recent interview with Nerdist, actor James Marsden expressed strong enthusiasm for the possibility of returning to his role as Cyclops in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Key points from the article include: He is "Game" to Return:  Marsden stated he would be "honored" to reprise the role. He has a deep affection for the character and feels a sense of "unfinished business" with him....

The Nerdist article interviews actors David Iacono and Audrina Miranda (with a brief mention of Luna Blaise) about their involvement in  "Jurassic World: Rebirth," a fan-made short film  created by Steven Quale. Key points from the article: Premise of "Rebirth":  Set after the events of  Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom , the short explores a world where dinosaurs are loose on th...

The article covers an interview with actor Jonathan Bailey, who shared his immense excitement about starring in the new, currently untitled  Jurassic World  film. The interview took place in Thailand, where filming has just begun. Key takeaways from the interview include: A Franchise "Rebirth":  Bailey confirms the film is a  "standalone story"  and a "rebirth" for the fra...

The article reports on the release of the first official production image from the highly anticipated stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's classic film,  My Neighbor Totoro . Key points from the summary include: The Production:  The play is a major production by the  Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)  in collaboration with Studio Ghibli, running at the Barbican Centre in London. T...