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LEGO is releasing  nine new Star Wars sets  in celebration of Star Wars Day (May the 4th) 2024. A major focus is the  25th anniversary of  . Key releases include: UCS TIE Interceptor:  An Ultimate Collector Series model with 1,931 pieces ($229.99). Mos Espa Podrace Diorama:  Depicting the podrace scene from  The Phantom Menace  (718 pieces, $79.99). Droideka...

Florence Pugh revealed via behind-the-scenes footage on her Instagram that she performed a massive stunt for the upcoming Marvel movie  Thunderbolts . The stunt involved a controlled, wire-assisted jump and descent down a huge set structure built to replicate the side of the Merdeka 118 tower in Malaysia, the world's second-tallest building. Pugh, reprising her role as Yelena Belova, performe...

Based on the Nerdist article, here's a summary of Anthony Mackie's comments: Anthony Mackie, the MCU's current Captain America, reflected on the upcoming  Avengers: Doomsday  and how the experience will likely differ from past Avengers films like  Endgame . Speaking at the Sands International Film Festival, he described the filming of earlier Avengers movies with the original core c...

Based on the Nerdist article "IS A BEETLEJUICE 3 SEQUEL HAPPENING AT WARNER BROS.?": The article explores the  possibility  of a  Beetlejuice 3 , spurred by the upcoming release of the long-awaited sequel,  Beetlejuice Beetlejuice  (releasing September 6, 2024). However, it clarifies that  no third film is currently confirmed or in development . Director Tim Burton ha...

Based on the Nerdist article, here's a summary of  Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe : Marvel Comics is launching a new limited series titled  "Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe"  in  August 2024 . The series is written by  Gerry Duggan  (known for X-Men, Deadpool) with art by  Luke Ross  and colors by  Nolan Woodard . The premise involves ...

The article discusses  Vanessa Kirby's official casting as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman)  in Marvel Studios' upcoming  Fantastic Four  movie. Kirby expressed her excitement about joining the MCU, calling it an "honor" and stating she feels like they are taking the "first steps" into this massive universe. She joins the previously announced main cast: Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards),...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially announced the creation of a new competitive Oscar category:  Achievement in Stunt Design . This long-awaited category will be introduced for the first time at the  98th Academy Awards ceremony in 2026 , honoring films released during the year  2025 . The creation of this award is a major milestone, recognizing the ...

Amazon Prime Video is developing a  television series adaptation of  . The project is being written and executive produced by  Jason Ning , known for his work on  Lucifer  and  The Expanse . The series will be based on the  source material, Wang Dulu's  Crane Iron Pentalogy  - the five-book series from which Ang Lee's iconic 2000 film was adapted (speci...

Based on the Nerdist article, here's a summary of the  Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories  Deluxe Hardcover Collection: Dark Horse Comics, in partnership with Lucasfilm, is releasing a  Deluxe Hardcover Collection  of its all-ages comic series,  Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories . Key details include: Content:  The collection gathers  all 12 issues  of the  Hype...

The episode escalates multiple conflicts as Wilson Fisk marries Vanessa. Their reception is violently interrupted by the artist Muse, who unveils a horrifying installation called "Isle of Joy," made of human bodies, intended as a grotesque commentary on Fisk's empire. This act enrages Fisk, who vows retribution, while Vanessa seems disturbingly intrigued by Muse's audacity. Meanwhile, Benjamin Poi...

The article details a humorous anecdote shared by Simu Liu about his early experiences joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As a newcomer, Liu recounted seeing director's chairs on set labeled with names like "Evans," "Hemsworth," and "Johansson." He initially didn't realize these were the last names of the famous actors (Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson) who portray iconic...

Christopher Landon announced he has officially exited as the director of  Scream 7 . In a statement on social media (Twitter/X), he described the project, once a "dream job," as having turned into a "nightmare." His departure follows significant turmoil for the film's production: Lead actress  Melissa Barrera was fired  by Spyglass Media Group due to social media posts related to th...

The Nerdist article discusses a peculiar 8-hour-long YouTube video that features  Hugh Jackman as Wolverine simply breathing heavily . The video consists of a short clip, likely sourced from the intense scenes in the movie  Logan , looped repeatedly to fill the extensive runtime. Created by an anonymous YouTuber, the video is positioned as a potential tool for  ASMR (Autonomous Sens...

Based on the Nerdist article, here's a summary of "The Art and Making of How to Train Your Dragon": The Nerdist article announces a new book titled  "The Art and Making of How to Train Your Dragon"  by Tracey Miller-Zarneke, published by Insight Editions. This comprehensive book celebrates the original 2010 animated film and offers an in-depth look at its creation. Key takeaways from the...

Actor Alan Cumming, during an appearance on the web series  Hot Ones , debunked a long-standing rumor about his time playing Nightcrawler in  X2: X-Men United . He revealed that the extensive blue makeup and prosthetics actually took about  2.5 hours  to apply, not the widely believed 8-10 hours. He contrasted this with the makeup for a character nicknamed "Doomsday" he played...

Based on the Nerdist article, here's a summary of Universal Epic Universe's Isle of Berk land: Universal Orlando Resort has revealed details about the  Isle of Berk , one of the worlds within its upcoming  Epic Universe  theme park, set to open in 2025. This land is themed around DreamWorks Animation's  How to Train Your Dragon  film franchise. The goal is to create a high...

The article praises Roxanne from Disney's  A Goofy Movie  as a  positive subversion of the typical "popular girl" trope  often seen in teen movies. Unlike stereotypical popular characters who are often portrayed as mean, shallow, or unattainable (like Regina George or Sharpay Evans), Roxanne is depicted as genuinely  kind, sweet, approachable, and intelligent . The author...

During the filming of  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ,  Will Poulter (Adam Warlock) accidentally punched co-star Dave Bautista (Drax) in the face . The incident happened while rehearsing or filming a fight scene. Poulter was meant to throw a fake punch (a "whiff") that would miss Bautista, but he misjudged the distance or timing and ended up making contact with Bautista's jaw. Poulter i...

Will Forte revealed on the  SmartLess  podcast that he and Val Kilmer seriously considered competing on the reality show  The Amazing Race  together around 2010, shortly after filming  MacGruber . Forte initially suggested the idea somewhat casually, but Kilmer became unexpectedly and intensely enthusiastic about it. Kilmer dove deep into preparation, studying past seasons...

Jenna Ortega will not be returning to reprise her role as Tara Carpenter in  Scream 7 . According to reports cited in the article (primarily from Deadline), her departure is due to a  scheduling conflict  with the filming of  Season 2 of Netflix's hit series  . The production schedule for  Wednesday  in Ireland reportedly clashes with the planned filming for&nbsp...

Based on the Nerdist article, here's a summary of Wes Anderson's upcoming film, "The Phoenician Scheme": Film Title & Genre:  The film is titled  "The Phoenician Scheme"  and is described as an  espionage story  or spy film. Director & Writer:  It's directed by  Wes Anderson  and co-written with his long-time collaborator  Roman Coppola . Core C...

The article covers the release and content of the first trailer for the concluding chapter of the  Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning  saga. Key points include: New Subtitle:  The film, previously known as  Part Two , is now being referred to with the potential subtitle  "The Final Reckoning,"  signaling a definitive end to this storyline. Central Conflict:  Th...

The article summarizes details from the exclusive  Thunderbolts  teaser trailer revealed at CinemaCon. The footage confirmed the team roster:  Yelena Belova (positioned as potential leader), Bucky Barnes, Ghost, Taskmaster, Red Guardian, and US Agent , all managed by  Valentina Allegra de Fontaine . Val is shown briefing the team, highlighting their varied, somewhat dysfunction...

Based on the Nerdist article, here's a summary: To celebrate the  Empire State Building's 93rd anniversary , a spectacular  drone light show  was staged, featuring  King Kong . Using  1,000 drones , the 11-minute display recreated the iconic movie scene of the giant ape climbing the famous New York City skyscraper. The drones formed King Kong's image, depicted him ascendin...

Based on the Nerdist article "Everything We Know About TRON: ARES," here is a summary: Movie Title:   Tron: Ares What It Is:  The third film in the  Tron  franchise. Director:  Joachim Rønning ( Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales ,  Maleficent: Mistress of Evil ). Lead Star:  Jared Leto stars as Ares, the titular character. Plot Focus:  The fil...