According to Deadline, Ryan Hurst will no longer portray Kratos in Prime Video’s live-action adaptation of God of War. The decision comes after Hurst suffered a serious bicep injury while performing a stunt on the set in Vancouver.
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender to Get Limited Theatrical Release
Paramount is putting Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender on the big screen after all.
The Batman Part 2 Releases First Teaser as Release Date Gets Pushed Back Again
Variety reports that Warner Bros. has delayed The Batman: Part II yet again, pushing its release date back another four months.
Moana Staring Down Disastrous 60% Drop in Second Weekend
Disney’s Moana is making waves—but not the kind the studio wanted. The live-action remake is waving goodbye to premium large-format screens, and potentially $150 million for the studio.
Netflix Changes ‘Gone With the Wind’ Description After BLM Backlash
Netflix has reportedly removed its placeholder description for Gone with the Wind after the summary sparked major online backlash earlier this week.
Danny McBride to Direct GI Joe Movie for Paramount
Paramount Pictures has officially announced that Danny McBride will direct a new G.I. Joe movie.
AI-Generated ‘The Odyssey’ Movie Announced Days Before Christopher Nolan’s Film Hits Theaters
At the same time Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is sparking debate online, AI-generated films continue to raise concerns across Hollywood. Now, just days before Nolan’s epic hits theaters, Variety reports that an entirely AI-generated adaptation of Homer’s poem is also on the way.
Blumhouse Boss Says Hollywood Slump Came From Making “The Wrong Movies” For a Younger Audience
It’s been a turbulent year for Hollywood at the box office. For every Project Hail Mary, there was a Masters of the Universe, and for every Toy Story 5, there was a live-action remake of Moana. In its second weekend, the comic book superhero film Supergirl fell behind a George Washington biopic. Meanwhile, two low-budget horror films from YouTube creators became the breakout hits of the summer.
Film Threat’s Chris Gore and Alan Ng Say Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is “Boring” but “Not a Disaster”
At the same time, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has become both one of the most anticipated films of 2026 and one of its most polarizing. Early reviews from critics have been overwhelmingly positive, but many moviegoers have been less enthusiastic about the film’s marketing campaign and have remained skeptical ahead of its release.
Kevin Costner is Screening a 4-Hour Cut of ‘Dances With Wolves’
Kevin Costner’s Oscar-winning western is returning to the big screen in a way audiences have never seen before. The Locarno Film Festival has announced that it will host the world premiere of a newly restored 4K version of Dances With Wolves featuring a nearly four-hour extended cut.
Bricks & Minifigs Investigator Reckless Ben Signs on with Creative Artists Agency
Controversial YouTuber Ben Schneider, better known to millions of viewers as Reckless Ben, has landed a deal with one of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Schneider has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Over the years, Reckless Ben has built a large following through his unconventional investigations into controversial groups, businesses, and internet personalities.
Donald Iwerks, Disney Legend and Engineering Pioneer, Dies at 96
Disney Legend Donald Iwerks, the engineer and inventor whose innovations helped shape generations of Disney films and theme park attractions, has died at the age of 96.