Industry insiders are expressing growing uncertainty about the potential box office success of Supergirl.
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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 cats. You can follow him on X, Criticless, and YouTube at @BookstoreThor
Tim Allen Trolls “No Kings” Crowd for Fawning Reaction to King Charles
Veteran comedian Tim Allen didn’t hesitate to mock “No Kings” protesters following King Charles III’s recent visit to Washington.
Meryl Streep Claims Marvel Has Made Movies “So Boring”
While promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2, actress Meryl Streep called out Marvel for making new movies “so boring.”
The Academy Has Banned AI from Winning Oscars
On Friday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that AI writers and actors will not be eligible for Oscars. While any use of AI will not result in a film being banned from the Oscars, there are now clear restrictions in place. As new technology develops rapidly, especially with more lifelike human animation, the clarification hardly comes as a surprise to many industry insiders.
IMAX CEO Destroys Disney’s Infinity Vision as “Marketing Play”
This December, Disney and Warner Bros. are going head-to-head, releasing major franchise films on the same day. To many observers, Warner Bros. holds the box office advantage, with Dune 3 securing IMAX screens. Disney appeared to respond with Infinity Vision, a new certification program offering an alternative premium large-format experience for Avengers: Doomsday.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tracking For Worst Opening Weekend in ‘Star Wars’ History
Star Wars has long stood as one of the most successful franchises in film history. But after a string of recent projects that failed to fully connect with audiences, that dominance is starting to look less certain. If early box office tracking proves accurate, this summer’s The Mandalorian and Grogu could post the weakest opening weekend ever for a Star Wars film.
MCU Star Evangeline Lilly Slams Disney as “Disgusting and Horrible”
Marvel actress Evangeline Lilly took to social media to slam Disney over its recent layoffs.
New ‘Lanterns’ Trailer Pulled Down After Momentarily Appearing Online
According to sources online, a new trailer for the HBO Max series Lanterns briefly appeared online before being pulled down. This comes less than a week after the controversial first trailer was removed from the official HBO Max and Warner Bros. accounts.
‘Michael 2’ All but Confirmed as Lionsgate Weighs Next Chapter of Jackson Story
As Michael continues drawing enthusiastic audiences, there has been growing speculation surrounding the possibility of a Michael 2 that would cover the rest of the pop icon’s story. The first film chronicles his rise to fame, but was unable to tell the full story. Given Michael’s record-breaking box office success for a biopic, many suspected it was only a matter of time before a sequel was announced. In an interview with Matt Belloni on his On The Town podcast, Lionsgate film chair Adam Fogelson seemingly confirmed that Michael 2 is happening. “It’s going to happen whether it’s this year or next year,” he said. “I think the likelihood is very high.”
‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Dan Reed Slams ‘Michael’
The release of Michael, the long-anticipated biopic about Michael Jackson, has renewed debate over how the pop icon’s legacy should be portrayed. It has also become a major box office success. Audiences appear drawn to the music, nostalgia, and a heartfelt performance that avoids the King of Pop’s darker controversies. However, critics describe it as superficial, safe, and aimless in its storytelling approach. Now Dan Reed, whose 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland centered on accusations against Jackson, has weighed in on Michael.
Stephen Colbert Claims It Was His Producer’s Idea to Lean into Politics
As The Late Show enters its final weeks, host Stephen Colbert has been reflecting on why the program took a political turn. According to Variety, Colbert told The New York Times that this was not his original intention when he took over in 2015.
Gina Carano No Longer Speaks to Pedro Pascal, Offers Thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy
With both Gina Carano preparing to return to MMA and Pedro Pascal heading back to Star Wars this May, renewed attention is falling on the controversy surrounding Carano’s 2021 firing from Lucasfilm. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carano reflected on the experience and shared her thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy, who led the studio when she was abruptly dismissed.