When it comes to video game movies, adaptations can be challenging. They need to stay true to the source material or risk alienating longtime fans. At the same time, to be successful, they must appeal to a wider audience. Ideally, knowledge of the games should enhance the experience—not be required for it. Many reviews of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have said it’s “for the fans.” That may be true—but it’s not just for gamers.
After more than a decade at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly preparing to retire, leaving Lucasfilm by the end of 2025, according to a recent report by Puck, with The Hollywood Reporter soon following suit. While rumors of her departure have circulated for years, this time, it appears to be more than just fan speculation.
Rob Liefeld is turning up the heat on Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige. The Deadpool co-creator has publicly urged Marvel to move on from Feige following this weekend’s disappointing performance of Captain America: Brave New World, marking another escalation in his ongoing feud with the studio.
Captain America: Brave New World has taken a steep fall in its second weekend, with a massive 71.8% decline at the domestic box office. The Anthony Mackie-led superhero film pulled in just $28.2 million from Friday through Sunday, according to Box Office Mojo, a sharp contrast to its $100 million five-day double holiday opening weekend. This significant drop is raising serious concerns about the film’s staying power and the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s continued struggles at the box office.
Hammer Films is back with a new CEO and production strategy! After 60 years of waiting, horror fans are finally getting a new monster movie from this historic film studio.
As horror news site Bloody Disgusting stated, “you can’t talk about the history of horror without talking about Hammer Horror.” And they’re absolutely right. Hammer Films has helped define the horror genre of cinema since 1934. One of their many classics is Dracula: Prince of Darkness, which starred the legendary actors Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
"Captain America: Brave New World" has emerged as one of Marvel Studios' most underperforming films, marked by significant box office declines and a tepid global reception. Despite an initial domestic opening of $88.5 million over the three-day weekend and almost...
The DisInsider reported that Disney is gearing up to make the next Pirates movie with Johnny Depp. Whether or not he will reprise his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow is currently unknown. According to the report, an anonymous source claimed that Walt Disney Studios is preparing to begin production on the next Pirates movie. The source stated that while “there is no timeline for when production will officially begin, [they] have heard that this entry will feature the return of Depp.”
Disney has released a new 30-second TV spot for its live-action Snow White, marking one month remaining before its release. But instead of highlighting the upcoming film, the short clip leans heavily on the beloved 1937 animated classic, marking a major shift in the Snow White marketing strategy.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, Amazon MGM Studios has officially taken creative control over the iconic James Bond franchise. For decades, the world’s most famous spy was carefully shepherded by longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Now, that era has come to an end as the franchise falls into the hands of Amazon—the same company that notoriously mishandled The Lord of the Rings with its controversial Rings of Power series.
A major legal battle is brewing for Disney as a federal judge has advanced a lawsuit brought by investors who claim they were misled about the financial health of Disney+ during the tenure of former CEO Bob Chapek. U.S. District Judge Consuelo Marshall denied Disney’s...
Disney’s live-action Snow White has found itself in the spotlight once again after the release of a new international trailer and accompanying Snow White international poster. The promotional materials have raised eyebrows for seemingly adjusting Rachel Zegler’s appearance, particularly through lighting effects that noticeably lighten her skin tone. Zegler, who is of Colombian and White heritage, appears in the Snow White poster with a much lighter complexion, more closely resembling the fair-skinned animated version of the iconic character. This has led to speculation that Disney may be modifying Zegler’s appearance in marketing materials ahead of the film’s scheduled release on March 21, 2025.
The legacy media called it a $100 million opening weekend, and despite their sneaky use of five-days to count as a "first weekend", we're holding them to it. As a result, Captain America: Brave New World is on track for one of the steepest second-weekend drops in the...
In a shocking and humiliating upset for Disney and Marvel Studios, Captain America: Brave New World was outpaced at the UK and Ireland box office by Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, a romantic comedy that made history with its record-breaking debut. The Bridget Jones film is actually a Peacock original with no U.S. theatrical run, which might be good news for everyone over at Marvel.