Willy's Wonderland: How the Animatronic Horror Became an Underrated Hit

Early in 2021, a horror film saw a straight-to-streaming release alongside a limited theatrical release. This, combined with the restrictions still in place, severely impacted the box office gross of the film known asWilly’s Wonderland(2021). Despite this and the mixed reviews the film received after release; there has been a cult following behind thelatest Nicolas Cage movie. Reminding fans of fellow cult classics like the short filmThe Hug(2018)and the horror adaptation ofThe Banana Splits Movie(2019),Willy’s Wonderland(2021) became an underrated hit on streaming servicessuch as Hulu....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · David Molina

Wrong Turn Reboot Wraps, Director Shares Blood-Caked Final Set Image

That’s a wrap on theWrong Turn remake, as the upcoming horror movie has finished shooting in Ohio. Over the weekend, director Mike P. Nelson took to Instagram to let his followers know the movie has completed filming and is now headed into the editing process. Along with a photo of the set with a bloody hand in the foreground, here’s what Nelson said in the caption of the image. “The last three months have been absolutely insane....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Miss Monica Moore

X-Men Spin-Off Gambit Is Still Happening with Channing Tatum

Back in July, producerSimon Kinbergrevealed that production on theGambit spin-offwas expected to begin in Spring 2017, although a concrete start date was not revealed. But then, just a month later, the project lost directorDoug Liman, and that was the last we heard about it. The X-Men spin-off just keeps getting pushed back for a number of different reasons. Today, we finally have a new, albeit brief, update on the film, with confirmation thatChanning Tatumis still attached to star....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Dr. Christopher Nelson

Yondu, Nebula & Mantis Hang Out in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Set Photo

With less than one month left untilGuardians 2hits theaters on May 5, kicking off the summer movie season,Chris Prattis doing his part to get fans excited for this superhero adventure. The actor took to his Facebook and Instagram this weekend to reveal a new behind-the-scenes photo with his co-starsMichael Rooker(Yondu),Karen Gillan(Nebula) andPom Klementieff(Mantis), all in full costume. Here’s what the actor had to say in a brief statement. “#gotgvol2 here’s us backstage on set waiting to Guardian the Galaxy....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jeff Banks

Zoe Saldana Celebrates Avatar Reclaiming Box Office Crown from Avengers: Endgame

Avatarhas just overtakenAvengers: Endgametoreclaim the title of the highest-grossing movie of all time, and Zoe Saldana is celebrating the monumental occasion. Saldana, who appears in both movies, has the distinction of starring in the two highest-grossing movies ever released, regardless of which one of the two is currently on top. A big win for her either way, Saldana has since reacted to the news with a congratulatory post on Instagram....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Alejandro Koch

'Secret Level' Trailer Teases Warhammer 40k, Sifu, Mega Man, Concord & More

Fans and gamers have been granted new footage of Prime Video’s anthology series,Secret Level, which includes a closer look at the immensely popular games (plusConcord) involved.Secret Levelcame as a welcome shock to audiences when it was announced by the streamer. FromLove, Death & Robotsshowrunner, Tim Miller, and director Dave Wilson,the new anthology tells “What if?” stories centering around some of the most beloved classic and modernvideo gametitles. Prime Video shared the latest trailer online and through social media, and, for a series that features some high-octane games, it’s surprisingly emotional....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Robert Lamb MD

'The Toxic Avenger': Peter Dinklage Isn't the Physical Performer of Toxie

The buzz surrounding Macon Blair’s red-band remake ofThe Toxic Avengerhas reached critical mass, and just when audiences thought they knew all the twists, a new bombshell drops: the hulking, grotesque Toxie on screen is not portrayed by Peter Dinklage under the makeup. WhileDinklage headlines as Winston Goozeand lends his unmistakable voice to the mutated hero, the actual physical performance is delivered by veteran movement artist,Luisa Guerreiro. Last year’sworld premiere and teaser trailer, followed by the distribution deal with Cineverse, refreshed fans' excitement and teased July 16, 2025, as the date the film will finally invade theaters....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Tyrone Young

10 Best Films About Androids, Ranked

“A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.” This is the first of three Laws of Robotics, as featured in hit films likeI, RobotandBicentennial Man. An android, for those not familiar, is “a mobile robot usually with a human form.” Not to be confused with the popular cell phone model, of course. Ever since Fritz Lang’s 1927 landmark sci-fi filmMetropolis,androids have both terrified and fascinated moviegoersin equal measure....

August 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1577 words · Daniel Clements

10 Things About Roseanne You Never Knew

With the Roseanne revival upon us, it’s a great time to revisit some history about the domestic goddess sitcom that changed TV. Ratings for her return have been huge. Everyone is catchingRoseannefever. But if you weren’t there the first time around, you may not know some of the drama that went on behind the scenes. Today, we take a look at what made the sitcom such a classic with 10 things you never knew about one of TV’s most important and influential shows of the 80s and 90s....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Alexandria Lewis MD

Affleck Passed on Directing The Flash Movie Flashpoint?

Warner Bros. is really trying to get the DCEU on the right track after the disappointment ofJustice League. Part of that is finally getting their soloFlashmovie going, which is going to adapt theFlashpointstoryline from the comics. The studio has finally locked down directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein for the gig, but it sounds like they wanted a bigger name forFlashpoint. Reportedly, they wantedBen Affleckto direct it. The news comes from The Tracking Board’s Jeff Sneider....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Jason Smith

Amy Poehler Reunites Parks and Rec Ladies for Galentine's Day

AParks and RecreationGalentine’s Day reunion just happened. February 14th is, as everyone knows, Valentine’s Day. An official holiday created in order to celebrate love that can be great for those who have love in their life but can be a bit frustrating for those who don’t. Galentine’s Day, an unofficial holiday created by Amy Poehler’s Leslie Knope onParks and Recreation, serves as a counterpoint to the official holiday and takes place on February 13th every year....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Caitlin Silva

Arrow Season 4 Diggle Costume Revealed

DuringArrow’s Hall H panel at Comic-Con this past summer,Stephen Amellshowed off Oliver Queen’s new costume to the crowd, while fans were also shown early concept art of the costume worn byDiggle(David Ramsey) inSeason 4. As fans impatiently await the season premiere,“Green Arrow”, debuting Wednesday, October 8 at 8 PM ET on The CW,Entertainment Weeklyhas our first look atDavid Ramsey’s full costume, which, to a certain extent, resembles the Marvel character Magneto’s costume....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Kimberly Murphy

Blink Twice Succeeds Where Saltburn Failed

Quick Links Opening theatrically on August 23,2024, Zoë Kravitz has drawn rave reviews for her directorial debut,Blink Twice. The shocking island-set thriller begins as one kind of film before flipping the script and revealing its true intentions in the second half, encouraging viewers to rethink the events and piece together a mysterious puzzle that ends with an unforgettable bang. While the twisty thriller conventions and themes of wealth and power call to mind Emerald Fennell’sSaltburn, Blink Twicehas more to say with its salient social commentary regarding the wealthy elites who quite literally get away with murder....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1127 words · Jack Thomas