Variety is facing backlash after attempting to link brief comment from J.K. Rowling on the new Harry Potter trailer to her views on gender.
Trevor Denning
Trevor Denning’s work has appeared in The Banner, Upstream Reviews, and The Daily Caller, while his fiction is included in several anthologies from independent presses. A graduate of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Mich., he currently resides in the palm of Michigan’s mitten. Most days you’ll find him at home, working out in his basement gym, cooking, and doting on his cat. You can follow him on X, Criticless, and YouTube at @BookstorThor
AMC Announces Plan Where You Can See The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for Just $1
AMC Theatres is leveraging excitement for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with a new promotion. A post on its social media features clips from some of this summer’s most anticipated films, including Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Michael. Yet the focus is clearly on the plumber brothers from Brooklyn.
‘Star Wars’ Sequel Performer Claims Disney Trilogy Will Become as Beloved as Prequels
The Disney era of Star Wars has been, to put it mildly, deeply divisive. The sequel trilogy—The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker—sparked the debate and has remained at the heart of it ever since. Yet one performer from the films believes audiences will eventually come around, even going so far as to claim the sequels could become as beloved as the prequel trilogy of the early 2000s.
‘Harry Potter’ Trailer Gives First Look at New Snape
Anticipation for the new Harry Potter series is high. As one of the most beloved book and film franchises of all time, any adaptation will inevitably be held to a high standard. More than just an IP, the wizarding world has inspired a level of passion among fans that is difficult to replicate. The first trailer for the television series, which dropped yesterday, will be carefully scrutinized for weeks. One of the most discussed aspects of the trailer is fans’ first look at Severus Snape. Initial reactions have been less than enthusiastic.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer Hits 1 Billion Views
Audiences appear eager for more Spider-Man. The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has already hit a major milestone. In an exclusive report from Variety, the first look, which was released on March 17, hit 1 billion views in its first four days online. That’s not just hype—that’s historic.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Cast Makes Marvel Political Again
Fans who hoped reports of Daredevil: Born Again leaning into politics were exaggerated will be disappointed. At Monday night’s New York premiere, the cast and crew made it clear that the second season of the Disney+ series will continue drawing explicit parallels to current events.
Stephen Colbert Writing ‘New Lord of The Rings’ Movie
After months of speculation, Stephen Colbert has revealed his next move. The soon-to-be former Late Show host announced that he is writing a new Lord of the Rings movie for Warner Bros. Once, a return to Middle-earth might have inspired excitement or at least curiosity. Now, the news has sparked concern among fans.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Star Ryan Gosling Missed Tom Cruise Filming a ‘Star Wars’ Scene by One Day
Ryan Gosling has received three Academy Award nominations, and his new movie, Project Hail Mary, is one of the first big hits of 2026. But even he seems to have missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime moment. While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the star shared how he wasn’t there the day Tom Cruise picked up a camera and helped shoot Star Wars.
Ryan Gosling Says It’s Hollywood’s Job, Not Audiences’, to Make Theaters Worth Visiting
From a cast member of The Mickey Mouse Club to an Academy Award–nominated actor, Ryan Gosling has built one of the most notable career trajectories in modern Hollywood. Now, the Project Hail Mary star is delivering a message to audiences—one that’s likely to resonate with many moviegoers.
RUMOR: Tarantino and Stallone Team Up for 1930s Black-and-White Gangster TV Series
Quentin Tarantino and Sylvester Stallone may finally be joining forces on a new project. According to sources speaking with TMZ, the director and actor are in the early stages of producing not a film, but a six-part, black-and-white gangster television series. This time, Stallone plans to remain behind the vintage 1930s cameras as a director. If realized, the team-up would mark a bold creative departure for both filmmakers.
Children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel Admits “I Am Political” as She Opposes ICE
Prominent YouTuber Rachel Accurso—better known as Ms. Rachel—has built a large following by teaching young children numbers, colors, and language skills. Now, she is stepping into a more public advocacy role. She has begun speaking out on immigration issues. In a recent interview with NBC News, she said, “I am political.”
Live Action Moana Trailer Destroyed by Fans With Mass Dislike Ratio
Every time a live-action remake of an animated film is announced, the same question surfaces: Why did this movie need to be made? That conversation seems to be growing louder with the release of the live-action Moana trailer. Within hours of hitting YouTube, the like-to-dislike ratio wasn’t just notable—it became impossible to ignore.