Ice-T has had considerably less screen time on this season of NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, which has led to some wild speculation that his pay was cut in favor of co-star Kelli Giddish. Now, Ice-T is addressing the rumors head-on.
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
Vince Zampella, Influential Call of Duty Video Game Developer, Dies in Car Crash at 55
Vince Zampella, the video game developer behind many popular series like Call of Duty, died in a single-car crash Sunday afternoon. He was 55. According to the California Highway Patrol, Zampella and another individual were traveling on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway when their Ferrari went off the road and struck a concrete barrier.
Disney Accidentally Admitted That No Film Post 2021 Gets Significant Viewership on Streaming
On December 17, the Walt Disney Company released its year in review streaming numbers for Disney+ and Hulu. The data was shown in a series of amusing images, but unfortunately a close look at the numbers may be no laughing matter for investors. It reveals a troubling decline in viewership and that new content didn’t find an audience.
George Clooney Says He Isn’t Kissing Girls Anymore
In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, George Clooney said he’s trying to follow in the footsteps of a Hollywood legend. “I’ve been trying to go the route Paul Newman did — ‘Okay, well, I’m not kissing a girl anymore,’” Clooney said. If he means that he’s giving up his heartthrob status as a romantic lead, as many outlets are reporting, his phrasing is oddly specific.
James Gunn Confirms Lars Eidinger Cast as Brainiac in DCU’s Man of Tomorrow
The DC Universe (DCU) officially has its next villain. As fans have been theorizing for months now, Brainiac will be the main antagonist in 2027’s Man of Tomorrow.
‘Supergirl’ Trailer Receives More Backlash in 24 Hours Than ‘Superman’ Did in Six Months
According to Cosmic Book News, the backlash for the Supergirl trailer has been more severe in its first 24 hours on YouTube than the Superman trailer received its first six months. Keen-eyed viewers of the Supergirl trailer noticed that while Superman was celebrated for saving a town, all she’d done was rescue some cats. Now, it seems she’s failing to measure up in another, more quantifiable way.
Jodie Foster Doesn’t Know Why Anyone Would Want to be Actor Now
Two-time Oscar winner Jodie Foster has been acting in movies since she was 6 years old. Now, the 63-year-old actor is reflecting on her career and the industry. "I don’t know why anyone would want to be an actor now," she recently told Variety at the Marrakech Film...
Disney Nominates Former Apple COO Jeff Williams to Board
On December 9th, the Walt Disney Company announced that former Apple COO Jeff Williams had been nominated as a new independent director. Shareholders will vote at the next annual meeting, and if approved, the board of directors will add an eleventh seat.
Evidence Suggests ‘The Batman: Part II’ Is Drawing From ‘The Long Halloween’
Everything about Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II is shrouded in secrecy. But World of Reel has compiled a list of rumors that taken together suggest an intriguing narrative direction. Additionally, based on the themes established in the first film and recent casting announcements, many fans are speculating that the new movie’s plot will draw heavily from The Long Halloween comic.
YouTube Snatches The Oscars From Disney After 50 Years on ABC
The Academy Awards are moving to YouTube in 2029. It’s the end of an era, as ABC has broadcast the Oscars since 1976.
Zootopia 3 Idea Teases Keanu Reeves Cameo as ‘Baba Llama’
Now that Zootopia 2 has grossed over $1 billion in two weeks, a Zootopia 3 is all but certain. One idea, from the writer’s son, is for a Keanu Reeves cameo as character called (wait for it) “Baba Llama.”
Tom Cruise Space Movie Allegedly Collapsed Because He Refused to Ask President Trump for Help
Tom Cruise, known for his daring stunt work in the Mission: Impossible franchise, reportedly isn’t risking any association with the Trump administration. Consequently, the untitled film project that was going to send Cruise into space has been grounded.