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‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock Echoes ‘She-Hulk’ on Facing Criticism

‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock Echoes ‘She-Hulk’ on Facing Criticism

Pressure is mounting as Supergirl approaches its June release. Not only is it the second feature film in James Gunn’s DC Universe, but it’s also part of a broader effort to restore audience faith in superhero movies—particularly DC stories. Much of that attention is now focused on the film’s star, Milly Alcock. In a recent interview, Alcock addressed the criticism she expects to face.

‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Dismisses Diversity Hire Allegations But Infuses Performance With Her Identity

‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Dismisses Diversity Hire Allegations But Infuses Performance With Her Identity

A month after the release of the blockbuster film Wicked, Cynthia Erivo is once again addressing her detractors who believe she was a DEI hire.

In a recent interview with Elle, the actress behind Elphaba tackled renewed claims that she was chosen simply to meet “woke” or diversity requirements. Despite stating, “I had to audition, just like everybody else,” fans and critics remain divided—especially as Erivo has repeatedly highlighted her own background and perspective as being vital to the role.

Sonic 3 Star Ben Schwartz Dreams of Super Smash Bros. Movie Crossover with Chris Pratt’s Mario, But Studio Rivalries Stand in the Way

Sonic 3 Star Ben Schwartz Dreams of Super Smash Bros. Movie Crossover with Chris Pratt’s Mario, But Studio Rivalries Stand in the Way

In a recent interview with Variety, Ben Schwartz, the voice behind Sonic the Hedgehog in Paramount’s film adaptations, unveiled an ambitious vision: a Super Smash Bros. movie and cinematic universe that could unite iconic video game characters like Sonic and Mario. However, that might not be a realistic dream. 

‘Superman’ Preaches Goodness, But Political Subtext From James Gunn Stirs Unease

‘Superman’ Preaches Goodness, But Political Subtext From James Gunn Stirs Unease

Earlier today, audiences were introduced to the first teaser trailer for Superman, the new film by James Gunn that will kick off a new era and universe of DC movies. The trailer was met with mixed reactions, with most admitting that it did feel like a more hopeful, joyful interpretation of the Man of Steel. However, potentially politically-charged comments made by James Gunn soon after made eyebrows go up throughouth an exhausted fanbase desperate for some escapism and a Superman free of political messaging.