Arnold Schwarzenegger is, as often promised, back. But this time, he has traded his sunglasses and biker leathers for a red suit and white beard in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming Christmas comedy The Man With the Bag.
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‘Michael’ Breaks Domestic Box Office Record for Musical Biopics
By the end of its third weekend, Michael has broken the record for the highest-grossing musical biopic in domestic box office history. The milestone comes despite heavy criticism and negative reviews from much of the Hollywood access media. Audiences—and not just longtime Michael Jackson fans—appeared largely unfazed by the backlash, helping turn the film into a historic theatrical success.
IGN ‘Mixtape’ Review Draws Backlash Over Perfect Score for Controversial Game
Video game review outlet IGN is facing major backlash after awarding the controversial game Mixtape a rare perfect 10/10 score. The publication—long joked about online for routinely handing out 7/10 ratings—has reportedly given only a small handful of games perfect scores over the past three decades. That makes the review especially notable.
Dave Filoni Gives Cryptic Update on ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Release
According to Lucasfilm vice president and COO Dave Filoni, Ahsoka Season 2 is nearing release. Questions have been mounting since the show went back into production over a year ago. Speculation over why Disney and Lucasfilm have yet to indicate when the second season will hit Disney+ has only continued since shooting in the U.K. wrapped last October.
RUMOR: James Gunn to Remain at Paramount after WB Merger
As soon as bids for Warner Bros. began surfacing, speculation immediately turned toward the future of DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. Rumors spread across fan outlets and social media claiming that, whether Paramount or Netflix emerged victorious, the current DC leadership could be replaced — with some even suggesting Zack Snyder might return in a major creative role.
REVIEW: Mortal Kombat II – Fatalities, Flat Punches, and Cold Medicine Cinema
There are certain movies you watch because you are excited to experience them. Then there are movies you watch because your body has declared war on your immune system and you need something simple enough for your cold-medicated brain to process without emotional...
Stephen Colbert Turns Final Late Show Episodes Into Anti-CBS Reunion With Fellow Late-Night Hosts
For his final week as host of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert has booked several fellow late-night hosts. When CBS announced the cancellation of the long-running program last July, many saw it as more than just another casualty of a fading television format — they viewed it as a direct rebuke of Colbert himself.
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Headed Toward $35-$40 Million Opening Weekend Box Office
After the success of The Minecraft Movie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it appeared to many that audiences were ready for the era of video game films. Yet the initial box office returns for Mortal Kombat II serve as a sharp reminder that not every gaming property is a guaranteed blockbuster. A familiar name and early hype do not automatically translate into ticket sales.
Paramount WB Merger Chugs Toward September Close Despite Mark Ruffalo’s Objections
Paramount Skydance reaffirmed plans for a September 30th 2026 close on its massive WB acquisition. At it's completion, David Ellison is pushing a combined 30-film theatrical slate. Q1 updates show progress despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny as expected. Ellison...
Disney ABC Claims FCC Probe Threatens Free Speech as The View Faces Scrutiny Over Equal-Time Rules
Disney-owned ABC is pushing back hard against the Federal Communications Commission after the agency launched an investigation into whether The View still qualifies for a long-standing exemption to federal equal-time rules for political candidates. According to a...
Stephen Colbert Responds to ‘Lord of the Rings’ Backlash, Sidesteps Larger Concerns
When it was announced in March that Stephen Colbert was working on a new Lord of the Rings film for Warner Bros., fans reacted with skepticism and concern. At the end of May, Colbert will be leaving his hosting duties at The Late Show, and many critics have noted the show’s leaning into progressive politics under his tenure.
Mark Ruffalo Calls on Hollywood to Oppose Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger in NYT Op-Ed
Mark Ruffalo is continuing to speak out against the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The Hollywood actor and activist has been one of the deal’s most outspoken opponents.
She-Hulk Star Admits No One Wants to See Her Return to MCU
As Disney prepares to release Avengers: Doomsday this December, questions are rising about the future of the MCU. Fans are wondering which characters will continue and which will be shelved. She-Hulk actress Tatiana Maslany was recently asked about returning to Marvel. Her answer was telling.