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Early Superman Reactions Are In and They’re Overwhelmingly Positive
The first reactions to James Gunn’s Superman are flying in, and to the surprise of many—including longtime skeptics of Warner Bros. and the DCU reboot—they’re overwhelmingly positive.
Robert Downey Jr. Claims Pedro Pascal Being a Star ‘Reaffirms My Faith in Our Industry’ as Public Pedro PR Push Continues
Pedro Pascal is now officially the face Marvel Studios is betting on, and Disney’s PR machine led by Robert Downey Jr. is pulling out all the stops to make sure audiences fall in line. In a new Vanity Fair cover story, the Fantastic Four and Avengers: Doomsday actor...
Vanessa Kirby Details Viral Pedro Pascal Comic Con Arm Rub, Contradicts Past “Anxiety” Narrative
The infamous Comic Con arms rub and hand holding between Fantastic Four co-stars Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby is being reexamined—again—as the fallout from Pascal’s “heinous loser” comment about Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling continues to ripple across social media. But now Kirby herself has weighed in, and her explanation contradicts much of what fans and media previously claimed about the encounter.
Mahershala Ali Throws Shade at Marvel as Blade Movie Remains in Limbo
It’s been nearly six years since Mahershala Ali stepped onto the stage at San Diego Comic-Con and shocked the Marvel fandom by donning a Blade cap, officially taking up the mantle of the vampire slayer once played by Wesley Snipes. But despite the initial fanfare, the Mahershala Ali Blade reboot has become one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most infamous slow burns—troubled by delays, creative turnover, and mounting fan frustration.
Industry Insiders Believe the Movie Theater Industry Has Less Than 20 Years Left
A sobering new survey is sending shockwaves through the movie theater industry, as over half of exhibition executives now believe the traditional cinema experience may not survive beyond the next two decades.
Tom Cruise Reportedly Shuts Down AI Resurrection of Val Kilmer in Top Gun 3
During a recent pre-production meeting for Top Gun 3, Tom Cruise allegedly lost his temper in dramatic fashion after a team member suggested bringing back Val Kilmer as Iceman using artificial intelligence. The pitch reportedly triggered an explosive reaction from the franchise star, halting the meeting in its tracks.
Elio Becomes Worst Pixar Opening of All Time With $21M Domestic Opening Weekend Box Office
The animation studio once hailed as the gold standard of cinematic storytelling has now delivered the worst opening weekend in its 39-year history with Elio, a space-themed original film that limped to just $21 million domestically and $14 million internationally, making for a mere $35 million global debut.
The Rey Movie Is Delayed Again?! Star Wars Hits Another Bump According to Lucasfilm “Scoopers”
Star Wars fans (those who remain), get ready for a slew of rumors regarding the Rey Movie, and a dose of accurate truth we're ready to relay. Lucasfilm has reportedly put its Rey Skywalker-led Star Wars movie on hold, according to multiple industry insiders. While not...
Jason Isaacs Reveals He Improvised Lines in the Harry Potter Films With J.K. Rowling’s Blessing
Even in a magical world, sometimes the best moments happen unscripted. Actor Jason Isaacs, known to Harry Potter fans as the sharp-tongued Lucius Malfoy, recently revealed that he was encouraged to improvise many of his lines while filming the iconic movie series.
James Gunn Refused to Include Thor in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Despite Marvel’s Request
James Gunn has made it clear: Thor was never going to be in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher Will Join Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Best known for his gritty, unrelenting portrayal of Frank Castle in both Disney+ and Netflix’s Daredevil series and his own Punisher spinoff, Bernthal is now set to reprise the role in the upcoming Marvel-Sony production Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The film will bring him further into Marvel’s cinematic universe and marks a major tonal shift for the Tom Holland-led Spider-Man films, possibly steering them into darker territory.
X-Men 97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo Erupts After Marvel Taps Thunderbolts Director for X-Men Reboot Film, Accuses Studio of Hypocrisy
Just hours after Marvel Studios officially announced Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier to helm the highly anticipated X-Men MCU reboot film, fired X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo took to social media with an explosive series of accusations against the studio—and by extension, Disney itself.