Judi Dench has offered a blunt assessment of the 2019 Cats movie, calling the troubled musical adaptation a waste of goodwill and talent.
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Cynthia Erivo Claims She Chose Not to Campaign For Oscar Nomination Despite Rumors She and Ariana Grande Creeped Out Academy Voters
Cynthia Erivo is facing renewed backlash after claiming controversy surrounding the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good discouraged her from campaigning for an Oscar, while also suggesting audiences unfairly looked down on the sequel despite knowing from the...
Lupita Nyong’o Defends Casting as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey — Says Cast Is “Representative of the World”
Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey is once again at the center of controversy after actress Lupita Nyong’o defended the film’s casting choices and described the ensemble as “representative of the world.” Nyong’o, who is playing Helen of Troy in...
Sunny Hostin Defends Black Helen of Troy in The Odyssey By Claiming Greek Culture Was Rooted in Africa
Sunny Hostin is under fire after invoking one of the most disputed theories in classical scholarship to argue that criticism surrounding Lupita Nyong'o as a Black Helen of Troy is rooted in historical ignorance rather than legitimate debate. During a recent segment on...
Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy: History, Mythology, and the Modern Culture War
The casting of Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy has reignited one of the internet’s favorite modern hobbies: arguing about history with the confidence of a tenured professor and the sourcing habits of someone quoting a TikTok stitched over anime footage. With the...
Christopher Nolan Confirms Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan has officially confirmed one of the biggest rumors surrounding The Odyssey: Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o will portray Helen of Troy in the upcoming adaptation, while also taking on the role of Helen’s sister, Clytemnestra. The revelation came through...
Date Announced for Next Nintendo Illumination “Event Film”
A keen-eyed user on X recently spotted an untitled Nintendo and Illumination “Event Film” scheduled for release on April 12, 2028. Beyond that listing, no additional details have been revealed, but it has been enough to spark immediate speculation online.
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Set to Hit Streaming A Month After Its Theatrical Debut
Fans of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may be able to watch it on streaming at home sooner than expected. According to When to Stream, the blockbuster is slated to arrive on digital platforms May 5—roughly one month after its theatrical debut. Universal Pictures has not officially confirmed the date, and release plans could still change.
Michael 2 Already Being Discussed After Record-Breaking Box Office Debut
Michael has only been in theaters for a few days, but its massive success and popularity is already forcing many to ask the question: Will there be a Michael 2? After debuting to an eye-popping $217 million globally, the Michael Jackson biopic didn’t just outperform...
‘Michael’ Box Office Explosion Shocks Hollywood as Biopic Moonwalks Toward $200 Million Opening
Michael is seeing an explosive box office opening that Hollywood’s gatekeepers weren't expecting. After a swell of mixed-to-negative critic reactions, Lionsgate’s Michael has surged into full-blown blockbuster territory, with opening weekend projections now landing...
REVIEW: ‘Michael’ — The Truth, The Myth, and The Moonwalk
As I write this Michael review, I remember June 25, 2009 with uncomfortable clarity. At the time, I was working in a bank call center, the kind of place where your day was measured in hold music, overdraft fees, and the emotional stability of strangers who absolutely...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Rockets Past $600 Million Globally in Massive Second Weekend
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office run just hit another major milestone, as the film is set to soar past $600 million worldwide in only its second weekend of release. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Illumination and Nintendo’s animated sequel has already...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Shatters Expectations With $372.5 Million Holiday Haul
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office is doing exactly what Hollywood desperately needed—and it’s doing it without listening to the usual chorus of critics. According to reporting from the Associated Press, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie blasted off to a staggering...