Daisy Ridley Responds to All The Rise of Skywalker Hate: Where's the Love Gone?

Whether last year’sThe Rise of Skywalkerwas a worthy wrap up to the decade-spanning Skywalker saga is surely a debate that will rage on and on, continuing long after we have actually journeyed to galaxies far, far away. One of the stars of the recentStar Warstrilogy, Daisy Ridley, has now opened up about the negative reaction toThe Rise of Skywalker. “[Reaction has] changed film by film honestly, like 98% it’s so amazing, this last film it was really tricky....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Lindsey Perez MD

Dave Bautista Gets High Praise on Twitter for His Army of the Dead Performance

Zack Snyder’sArmy of the Deadpremiered on Netflix this week, and many fans are particularly impressed with lead starDave Bautista. In the action-filled zombie flick, Bautista leads the ensemble cast as Scott Ward, the founder of a mercenary group carrying out a heist on a casino during a zombie outbreak. There’s a lot to appreciate inArmy of the Dead, and a big takeaway for a lot of fans was just how amazing Bautista is in the movie....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Dawn Gonzalez

Deadpool & Wolverine Almost Had a Different Opening Song

Deadpool & Wolverinenearly said Bye Bye Bye to its now iconic opening dance number, as the inclusion of NSYNC’s hit song came late into production, anda rival boy band was a close contender to serenade the opening.The scene sees Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) desecrate Logan’s (Hugh Jackman) grave to confirm he’s actually dead. When TVA agents apprehend Deadpool, he uses Logan’s adamantium skeleton to brutally kill them, taking short breaks todance to NSYNC’s anthem....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Jasmine Beck

Disney's Pinocchio Remake Eyes Stephen Graham & Alan Cumming

For the last few years, Disney has been in the business of bringing their cherished animated classics to life in live action, andPinocchiois next on the list. Currently, only Tom Hanks has been touted for a role, with the beloved actor said to be in negotiations to play the kindly woodcarver Geppetto, but now, the likes ofBoardwalk Empire’sStephen Graham andX2: X-Men Unitedstar Alan Cumming have been thrown into the mix for other familiar roles....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Judy Newton

Edward Scissorhands and Batman Returns Are the Unconventional Holiday Double Feature You Didn't Know You Needed

Edward ScissorhandsandBatman Returnsare certainly not Christmas films in the traditional sense. However, they both feature a Christmas setting that is given a gothic touch, perfect for those looking for a bit of darkness to balance out the holiday cheer. They also come from director Tim Burton, who inadvertently created a Christmas double-feature whose approaches feel connected in more ways than one. After directing 1989’sBatman, which proved to be hugely successful, Burton decided to craft a film that was deeply personal to him....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1148 words · Joseph Olsen

Gambit Is an X-Men Romantic Comedy Says Producer

TheGambitmovie has been in development for a very long time, but if producer Simon Kinberg is to be believed, it may finally begin filming early next year. And get ready for something unexpected, as Kinberg says the upcomingX-Menspin-off is going to be a romantic comedy. That’s right, everyone. Prepare for the first ever romantic comedy with mutants. Simon Kinberg who, in addition to serving as a longtime producer and writer of the franchise, also serves as director of the upcomingDark Phoenix, recently provided a brief update onGambit....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Kimberly Mcpherson

Han Solo's Empire Strikes Back Jacket Could Fetch $1M at Auction

Have you ever thought about how cool it might be to walk around the house in the jacket that Harrison Ford wore as Han Solo inThe Empire Strikes Back? WhatStar Warsfan hasn’t? Well, if you’ve got roughly $1 million burning a hole in your pocket, that dream can become a reality as the jacket is going up for auction next month along with a bunch of other classic Hollywood movie props that collectors would love to own....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Adam Welch

How Apple TV’s Roar Relies on the Absurd to Talk About What It Means to Be a Woman

Spoiler Warning: Apple TV’s Roar Phoebe Waller-Bridge’sgroundbreaking tragicomedy,Fleabag, raises a pertinent point at one juncture. At a feminist lecture, the Fleabag (played by Waller Bridge’s character) remarks to her sister Claire (Sian Clifford) how they are bad feminists for wanting the so-called perfect bodies in exchange for five years of their lives. There is no right way to be a feminist. And being a woman does not really come with a guidebook on how to be one in the perfect way....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Tina Mitchell

How Zoe Saldana Felt About Gamora's Big Moment in Infinity War

Now that Marvel has unleashedAvengers: Infinity Warin theaters, fans have started to dissect this massive superhero adventure, and the stars are also discussing its aftermath.Zoe Saldanarecently spoke about her arc inAvengers: Infinity War, although if you still haven’t seen it yet, there will be plenty of SPOILERS below, including how early on she was told about what happens in the movie. This is your last chance to avoid spoilers, so stop reading now....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Aaron Foster

J.K. Rowling's Production Company Reports 74% Drop in Profits: Did Loss Impact the Author's 'Royalty Cheques'?

Ding-dong, the muggle’s profits are dead. Well, almost. Finally, after decades of bigoted writing and years of (very) public transphobic comments, Brontë Film and TV, the production company founded byJ.K. Rowlingand her business partner Neil Blair, has posted a significant drop in profits since the COVID-19 pandemic closed down theater performances ofHarry Potter And The Cursed Child.Established in 2013, Brontë Film and TV was set up as a vehicle to develop and produce projects from the novels of J....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Todd Anderson

James Gunn Ranks Iron Man, Thor, American Pie and Bourne Trilogies

James Gunnhas revealed his personal rankings for theIron ManandThortrilogies. TheGuardians of the GalaxyandGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2director has been taking to Twitter to kill some time during quarantine and that has led to him sharing some opinions on sequels, amongst other things. In this case, we get to hear his feelings on some of the most beloved movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This all started whenSonic the Hedgehogstar Ben Schwartz shared his rankings of theBack to the Futuretrilogy, which he feels goes 1, 3, 2....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Patrick Pena

Johnny Depp Is Playing This Harry Potter Character in Fantastic Beasts 2

Recently,Johnny Deppwas cast inFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2in an unspecified role. There had been speculation that he will be playing Gellert Grindelwald, “a dark wizard who was once a friend ofAlbus Dumbledore”. Thanks to directorDavid Yates, we can now confirm that is indeed going to be the case. David Yatesrecently did an interview with theHarry Potterfan siteThe Leaky Cauldron. During the interview, the subject ofJohnny Depp’s casting came up and not only was it confirmed that he is playing Grindelwald, but the director also talked quite a bit about the decision....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Gregory Stevens

Justice League Dark Movie Loses Director Doug Liman

The DC Extended Universe just can not catch a break at this point. Days after it was announced that Zack Snyder was departingJustice Leagueover a recent family tragedy, leaving Joss Whedon to step in and finish the movie, another one of Warner Bros.' in-the-works superhero movies has lost a director. Now, it isEdge of TomorrowDoug Liman who has been forced to part ways with the studio’s long-gestating adaptation ofJustice League Dark, akaDark Universe....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Susan Weber