The long-awaited sequel to 2003’s The Italian Job may finally be getting the green light. But news of who Paramount is eyeing to direct may have some otherwise excited fans pumping the brakes.
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RUMOR: Brainiac Nearly Appeared in Superman Post-Credits Scene
Could the next Superman movie feature Brainiac? Gary Buechler, host of Nerdrotic on YouTube, thinks so. In a conversation with Chris Gore of Film Threat, Buechler said he’d heard from a source that an earlier cut of Superman featured two post-credits scenes, one of which wasn’t used. “And one was Brainiac,” Buechler said. “So maybe… they moved that to Supergirl.”
Disney Busted for Copyright Infringement Again as Court Rules the Mouse House Stole Tech for Beauty and the Beast
In a stunning turn of events, The Walt Disney Company has once again been found guilty of copyright infringement after a federal appeals court reversed a prior ruling that had cleared the entertainment giant. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the original jury verdict, declaring that Disney bears responsibility for using stolen technology in one of its blockbuster films.
Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Issues Internal Letter on Charlie Kirk, Calls for Respect in Public Discourse: “We Need to Do Better”
The ripple effects of Charlie Kirk’s tragic killing continue to spread across the media and corporate world. Multiple sources have provided That Park Place with an internal letter sent to all Comcast NBCUniversal employees, authored jointly by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Comcast President Mike Cavanagh, and NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus on the Charlie Kirk tragedy.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Blasts Off in 2026
Nintendo and Illumination are officially taking Mario where he’s never gone before on the big screen: outer space. Announced during Nintendo’s September Direct, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be the highly anticipated sequel to the record-shattering Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Michael B. Jordan 2021 Quote Saying Killmonger is “Not a Villain” Sparks Renewed Backlash in 2025
Back in December 2021, actor Michael B. Jordan sat down with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks for an interview about his role in Marvel’s Black Panther. The conversation turned to Killmonger, the antagonist Jordan brought to life on the big screen. When asked point-blank whether Killmonger should be considered a villain, Jordan gave an answer that raised eyebrows then—and is now reigniting fierce debate today.
Access Media Pushes False Narrative of Snow White Streaming Revival
When it comes to Disney’s live-action Snow White, the media spin never ends. First, Hollywood trade press tried to sell audiences on the idea that Rachel Zegler’s controversial remake would be the next crown jewel in Disney’s remake machine. Then, when the movie collapsed in theaters, access outlets attempted to explain it away as misunderstood brilliance. And now, with Snow White streaming on Disney+, the cycle repeats itself.
BREAKING: Paramount Prepares Bid to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in Massive Media Earthquake
In a move that could shake Hollywood to its very foundations, Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a cash-backed bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. If successful, this would combine two of the largest names in film, television, and streaming under one roof—an entertainment juggernaut unlike anything the industry has seen in decades.
Simu Liu Throws Shade at Superman Sequel After Shang-Chi Future Remains Unclear
Perhaps someday we’ll see the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) crossover with the DC Universe (DCU). But over on X, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu is already giving Superman the stare-down. While a sequel to this year’s Superman has the green light just months after the film’s debut, a follow-up to 2021’s Shang-Chi has yet to be confirmed.
DC Comics Writer Gretchen Felker-Martin Mocks Charlie Kirk Shooting, Claims Police Aren’t People
The shocking news that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah event has reverberated across the country. While most agree that political violence is unacceptable, one of the more disturbing responses came from inside the entertainment industry. Gretchen Felker-Martin, a biological male who identifies as female who is currently writing a Red Hood comic for DC Comics, openly mocked Kirk’s death while also posting vile remarks about police officers, claiming they’re not “people.”
Mark Hamill Infers Trump Supporters Are Dishonest and Indecent in New Interview Taking Him to All-New Levels of Vile
Even as the lights of Hollywood begin to dim for Mark Hamill, the actor behind Luke Skywalker isn’t ready to fade quietly. Instead, he’s become one of the most candid and persistent voices in political commentary today. Whether or not he is effective at persuading...
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Tops Global Box Office, Breaking Horror Records
Horror movies keep most people awake at night, but since the latest film in The Conjuring Universe just took over the box office, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery David Zaslav is probably sleeping just fine.
The End of Disney’s Girl Boss Celeb Era: Rachel Zegler of Snow White and Amandla Stenberg of Acolyte Are Done
Rachel Zegler burst onto the scene with powerful performances in West Side Story (2021) and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023). Discovered by Steven Spielberg, she was a force to be reckoned with if even if both her first films flopped...