Cobra Kai Season 3 Secret Reunion Was Years in the Making and a Big Surprise for the Cast

While the relationship between Mr. Miyagi and Daniel LaRusso was the most iconic element of 1984’sThe Karate Kid, the relationship between Daniel, played by Ralph Macchio, and Ali Mills, played by Elisabeth Shue, was also one of the most iconic romances of the teen movies of that era. While discussing her return to the franchise inCobra KaiSeason 3, Shue revealed her shocked reaction to meeting Macchio again unexpectedly after not having seen each other for more than three decades....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Miguel Atkins

David Fincher Needs To Leave Netflix and Return to Movie Theaters

In the grand scheme of modern-day filmmakers,David Fincherremains one of the most prolific directors. Following a career as a music video director and then stepping into the world of film by directingAlien 3, an experience that nearly made him quit before he got started, Fincher had a run of stellar movies that any director would dream of having. FromSe7entoFight ClubtoZodiac, Fincher proved that he was a director with a vision and a unique style that was made for the big screen....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1021 words · James Armstrong

Denzel Washington to Play Hannibal in Antoine Fuqua's Next Film for Netflix

Antoine Fuquaand one of his favorite actors, Academy Award-winner,Denzel Washingtonwill team-up once again for the director’s next big project for Netflix. Now thatthe actors' strike has finally come to an end after 118 daysand weeks of negotiation between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP, several of the films and series that were on hiatus are beginning to reveal news regarding their casts and filming. Fuqua’s next movie is one of them. A few months after the premiere of his latest title,The Equalizer 3, the acclaimed director confirmed his next project that will reunite him with the star of the action saga....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Blake Aguilar

Disney Plus Explains Why Some Movies Are Leaving, Promises They'll Return

Per a new report, aDisney+spokesperson stated that “a small number of titles had left the platform over issues relating to legacy deals.” Basically, for years, long before Disney ever expected to get into the streaming game, they would cut various deals to license content with cable companies, other streaming services or other outlets that were willing to pay. It represented a big part of the studio’s business. But when Disney+ launched, many of those deals were still in place....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Lisa Leonard

Doctor Strange 2 TV Spot Offers More Footage, Reveals Best Look Yet at Defender Strange

A new Super Bowl TV Spot for the upcomingMarvelsequelDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, released alongside the earth-shattering trailer, reveals a host of new footage. Unveiled on YouTube byDisney Entertainment Studios, amongst this further glimpse at the multiversal shenanigans on display, the shorter ad gives us our best look yet at Doctor Strange variant, Defender Strange. Looking a lot like the MCU’s already established version of Doctor Strange, and also played byBenedict Cumberbatch, Defender Strange is shown wearing a different costume and having a slightly different grooming regime to his more familiar counterpart....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · David Thompson

Emma Corrin on Playing a Villain in Deadpool 3

Note: Interview given in support of A MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD before the SAG-AFTRA actors and writers strike.Emma Corrinreally wants to channel their dark side for their first role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The Crownstar will soon be joining the superhero world, but it won’t be playing one of the good guys. After announcing that Hugh Jackman would return to play Wolverine inDeadpool 3, the movie also added some interesting names....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Nathaniel Collins

Ewan McGregor Got Awful Obi-Wan Advice from His Uncle, Who Plays Wedge in Star Wars

A little background first of all. The actor Denis Lawson, who plays X-wing pilot Wedge Antilles, is the uncle ofBirds of PreyandTrainspottingstar Ewan McGregor.Ewan McGregor, of course, went on to play Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi for the early 2000’s prequel trilogy. Now, it may delight you to imagine the pair excitedly discussing the events that took place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but alas, Lawson instead advised his nephew not to join theStar Warsfranchise....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Charlene Molina

Exclusive: Beth Mickle Talks Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Production Design and Working in a Man's World

Production designerBeth Micklecut her teeth in the independent movie scene. Indeed, in her 2012 interview with Pushing Pixels, Mickle credited Ryan Fleck’sHalf Nelsonand Nicolas Winding Refn’sDriveas two very important films in her oeuvre, the former being that which kick-started her career in the 2000s, and the latter raising it to new heights in the early-2010s (viaWomen and Hollywood). Even if you don’t know her name, you’ll likely have seen her work in movies likeIt’s Kind of a Funny Story,Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, and, more recently,The Suicide SquadandDear Evan Hansen....

July 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1327 words · Brittany Williams

Explained: Is Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Problematic?

Scott Pilgrim vs. the Worldis a 2010 romantic action comedy based on thecomic bookof the same name, originally created by Bryan Lee O’Malley. Though the film was a box-office bomb in spite of its highly successful cast, including Michael Cera, Brie Larson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Aubrey Plaza, withdirection from Edgar Wright, it later gained traction amongst a different audience and soon developed a steadfast reputation as a modern cult classic....

July 14, 2025 · 10 min · 1972 words · Cheryl Contreras

Farrelly Brothers On The Long Road To Jack Black Christmas Movie ‘Dear Santa’

PeterandBobby Farrelly’s Christmas comedy,Dear Santa, starring Jack Black, has finally arrived after a decade-long journey.Dear Santafollows the story of Liam (Robert Timothy Smith), a young boy with dyslexia who thinks that Santa Claus “is probably not real.” Still, he decides to write Santa a letter, but a spelling error has dire results. Instead of addressing the envelope to the jolly bearded gift distributor, Liam writes “Satan,” summoning Black’s character, who begins pretending he is Santa....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Angela White

George Lucas Gives Definitive Answer to Why Han Didn't Shoot First

In just 19 days,Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill hit theaters, ending a 10-year absence of this beloved franchise from the big screen. This highly-anticipated adventure will also mark a changing of the guard, the firstStar Warsmovie thatGeorge Lucasisn’t involved in whatsoever, withJ.J. Abramstaking the helm. The Washington Post recently caught up withGeorge Lucas, who reflected on his career, his “divorce” from the franchise, and the uproar that was caused when he alteredStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hopein the 1997 Special Edition, so Greedo shot first, notHan Solo....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Brett Levy

Glass Returns to Unbreakable Comic Shop for Final Scenes

Last week,GlassdirectorM. Night Shyamalan announced production had wrappedon this sequel, which combines the worlds of his 2000 hit thrillerUnbreakableand this year’s low-budget hitSplit. While the director didn’t elaborate much on the production wrap, a new report has surfaced which revealed that the director actually wrapped at a familiar location, the same comic book shop he used inUnbreakable. Bill Fink, the owner of Ontario St. Comics in the Port Richmond area of Philadelphia, confirmed that director M....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Erica Alexander

Halloween Returns Wants Community Star Gillian Jacobs

Back in June, Dimension Films announced that their long-awaitedHalloweenfranchise follow-up,Halloween Returns, is moving forward with directorMarcus Dunstanat the helm. That report revealed production would begin in July, but it isn’t known if filming has even begun yet, since the filmmaker has yet to lock down a cast. Halloween Daily News recently spoke withMarcus Dunstan, who revealed that he is eyeingCommunitystarGillian Jacobsfor the lead role. “I really like this actressGillian Jacobs. She’s known for all this comedy onCommunity, and yet I didn’t know her fromCommunityfirst, I knew her from a movie calledGardens of the Night, which is one of the most wrenching dramas, and she’s excellent....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Angelica Black