The Muppets may be returning to the big screen, though not in the way many fans might expect. According to an exclusive report from Variety, Oscar-winning screenwriter Charles Randolph is adapting Muppets in Moscow into a feature film.
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Is Lucasfilm Hiding a 4K Star Wars Original Cut? A New Hope IMAX Re-Release Ignites Major Fan Speculation
Earlier this year, Luscasfilm announced that it would be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope by re-releasing it on April 30th, 2027, and recently it was revealed that it would also have showings in IMAX.
Will the Government Shutdown Sink Hollywood Movies and Cinemas in 2025?
Could the U.S. government shutdown ultimately harm Hollywood?
The government shutdown threatens to take away food stamps (discretionary income) and could gravely damage family movie money as a result. With Avatar: Fire and Ash coming in late and Stranger Things mostly playing on New Year’s in 2026, can the domestic box office even match the horrible totals for last year?
Simu Liu Rails Against AI in Hollywood — Claims That Art is “Human”
Hollywood has spent the last few years wrestling with digital tech, shrinking margins, and a frustrated audience that’s grown tired of lectures along with lackluster box office returns. Now, actor Simu Liu has stepped into the arena, sounding off about the rise of AI in filmmaking. And at the center of the artificial intelligence debate is the idea of using AI to supplement — or replace — background actors.
Sydney Sweeney Silences Plastic Surgery Rumors and Activist Insults — “I’m Going to Age Gracefully”
Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney has heard the noise — and she’s not budging. After months of activists nitpicking her face, comparing old childhood photos, and insisting she must have gone under the knife, Sydney Sweeney has finally put the plastic surgery speculation to rest. Not with defensiveness, not with filters, but with truth.
David Zaslav Extremely Complimentary of Ellison Family During Warner Bros. Town Hall Meeting — Is a Sale Imminent?
According to a That Park Place source close to Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Zaslav hosted a company-wide town hall this week that left many employees buzzing—not because of major announcements, but because of one surprising moment.
Will James Gunn Continue as Head of DC Studios? Bloomberg Alleges Paramount to Keep WB Creative Teams Intact if Sale Goes Through
Will James Gunn continue as the co-head of DC Studios if parent company WBD is bought by Paramount? There are a lot of conflicting reports about what the future could hold for Gunn and the DC Universe.
Netflix and Asmodee Team Up to Produce a Catan Universe of Films, TV, and Video Games
Netflix announced on October 21st that it secured exclusive rights to adapt the iconic board game Catan into a broader entertainment franchise. The game was originally released as The Settlers of Catan in 1995. These projects will be the game’s first ever on-screen adaptations. This partnership with Asmodee, the game’s publisher, will include both scripted and unscripted projects.
HBO’s Lanterns Could Be Another “Old Hero Bad, New Hero Good” Story — Showrunner Claims Green Lantern Series is About “Replacement”
When DC Studios first announced Lanterns as part of James Gunn’s new “Gods and Monsters” chapter, fans expected an epic cosmic detective series — a grounded, serious look at the Green Lantern Corps that would finally give Hal Jordan and John Stewart the screen treatment they both deserve.
Casting Clues Hint at Major Villain for DC Studios’ Next Big Superman Film — Is Brainiac or Mongul Coming to Man of Tomorrow?
DC Studios appears to be setting the stage for another massive showdown in its expanding cinematic universe. According to a new report from Nexus Point News, casting is currently underway for the lead villain in Man of Tomorrow, James Gunn’s follow-up to Superman—and early descriptions have fans convinced the next major DCU threat will be either Brainiac or Mongul.
John Dickerson Quits CBS News as Bari Weiss Takes Over — Another Major Shakeup for the Network
CBS News is once again facing a major upheaval. Veteran journalist John Dickerson has announced that he will be leaving the network at the end of the year—just as Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, steps in as the new editor-in-chief. The back-to-back announcements mark one of the most dramatic leadership shakeups the network has seen in years.
Disney Bows Out of Doctor Who Deal With BBC After Disastrous Ratings Run During Davies/Gatwa Era
Doctor Who has lost another companion, as Disney has decided to part ways with the endurable BBC drama. In October 2022, Disney+ partnered with the BBC in a landmark distribution deal for all upcoming seasons, allowing them exclusive streaming rights for new episodes outside of the U.K. and Ireland. The deal was for 26 episodes, and coincided with the show’s 60th anniversary and introduction of the incoming Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa.
Leslye Headland Ties The Acolyte to the Star Wars Sequels, Lucasfilm Provides a Connection No One Asked For
There’s a major connection between the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the divisive Disney+ series The Acolyte.
Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker left theaters nearly six years ago and divided fans as part of the divisive sequel trilogy. A few years later, The Acolyte went into production for Disney+. One would think that showrunner Leslye Headland might have tried to distance herself from the sequel trilogy despite its canonical status.