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‘Pig’ Director Michael Sarnoski Eyed to Direct ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel If there is one thing Disney has proven since taking over the Fox library, it’s that they know how to pick a closer. After Fede Álvarez successfully resuscitated the Alien franchise with the masterfully visceral Alien: Romulus—one of my favorite movies of 2024 and a top-tier entry alongside the Scott and Cameron originals—the studio is already looking at who will lead the next expedition into the dark.

‘Pig’ Director Michael Sarnoski Eyed to Direct ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel

If there is one thing Disney has proven since taking over the Fox library, it’s that they know how to pick a closer. After Fede Álvarez successfully resuscitated the Alien franchise with the masterfully visceral Alien:…

12.03.2026 16:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kate Winslet Joins ‘The Hunt FOR Gollum’ in Massive Lead Role While the return of the Lord of the Rings legacy heavyweights for Andy Serkis’s directorial debut in the franchise has been making headlines, industry insider Daniel Richtman just dropped the biggest casting nuke yet: Kate Winslet is officially heading to New Zealand to star in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Winslet’s breakout role was in LOTR director…

Kate Winslet Joins ‘The Hunt FOR Gollum’ in Massive Lead Role

While the return of the Lord of the Rings legacy heavyweights for Andy Serkis’s directorial debut in the franchise has been making headlines, industry insider Daniel Richtman just dropped the biggest casting nuke yet: Kate Winslet is…

11.03.2026 22:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Donald Glover is Your New Yoshi as ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Drops Final Trailer Nintendo and Illumination aren't messing around. With the April 1st release date for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie looming, they used today's Nintendo Direct to drop a final trailer that confirms they are leaning into the star-power casting that made the first film a billion-dollar hit. In addition to a returning voice cast full of A-listers, we no know that…

Donald Glover is Your New Yoshi as ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Drops Final Trailer

Nintendo and Illumination aren't messing around. With the April 1st release date for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie looming, they used today's Nintendo Direct to drop a final trailer that confirms they are leaning…

10.03.2026 02:27 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Pixie Hollow is Heading to D+ as ‘Tink’ Live-Action Series Takes Flight For a while, it looked as though Disney was cooling off on the live-action remake machine; however, the studio is officially looking to the small screen to expand one of its most lucrative sub-franchises. Deadline is reporting today that Disney is in early development on Tink, a live-action series for D+ centered on the iconic fairy. Rumblings of  a solo Tinker Bell live-action project date way back in 2015 when…

Pixie Hollow is Heading to D+ as ‘Tink’ Live-Action Series Takes Flight

For a while, it looked as though Disney was cooling off on the live-action remake machine; however, the studio is officially looking to the small screen to expand one of its most lucrative sub-franchises. Deadline is reporting…

09.03.2026 19:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
King Conan Lives! Arnold Drops a Cimmerian-Sized Bombshell Arnold Schwarzenegger never actually retires a character—he just lets them ferment. And in this case, the character has been fermenting for quite some time. At his Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, Arnold casually dropped a nuke on the fantasy genre: King Conan is finally, officially moving forward at 20th Century Studios and he's bringing Mission: Impossible franchise director Christopher McQuarrie…

King Conan Lives! Arnold Drops a Cimmerian-Sized Bombshell

Arnold Schwarzenegger never actually retires a character—he just lets them ferment. And in this case, the character has been fermenting for quite some time. At his Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, Arnold casually dropped a nuke on the…

09.03.2026 18:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
‘LANTERNS’ Trailer Leaks Early, Revealing Premiere Month and a Controversial New Look Well, so much for the big Thursday reveal. In a move that probably has the DC Studios security team looking for new jobs, the first full trailer for Lanterns leaked online today. While the official drop was slated for tomorrow, the cat is out of the bag, and it’s bringing a release window with it: August 2026. However, it's not the revelation of th "late-summer" date that's getting talked about online, it's the tone—and a very specific color palette.

‘LANTERNS’ Trailer Leaks Early, Revealing Premiere Month and a Controversial New Look

Well, so much for the big Thursday reveal. In a move that probably has the DC Studios security team looking for new jobs, the first full trailer for Lanterns leaked online today. While the official drop was…

04.03.2026 19:49 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Production Speeds Up! ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ Officially Begins Filming The fastest franchise in Hollywood isn't slowing down. Following the massive global success of the third installment, Paramount Pictures has officially moved into the next phase of the Blue Blur’s cinematic journey. Director Jeff Fowler took to Twitter today to confirm that production on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has officially begun. Fowler’s post featured a "Ready 4 Action" teaser image from the set, showing him holding a high-fidelity physical prop of Amy Rose’s Piko Piko Hammer against a backdrop of massive blue screens.

Production Speeds Up! ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ Officially Begins Filming

The fastest franchise in Hollywood isn't slowing down. Following the massive global success of the third installment, Paramount Pictures has officially moved into the next phase of the Blue Blur’s cinematic journey. Director…

02.03.2026 20:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Showrunner Teases Narrative Shift Ahead in Season 3 With annual releases becoming a priority for Marvel Television and Daredevil: Born Again serving as the studio's flagship streaming series, production follows a pretty annual cadence and it's just about time for cameras to roll on Season 3. As was the case with Season 2, that might mean fans can glean information about the third season of the series before they've seen all of Season 2, especially with much of the series filmed in and around New York City.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Showrunner Teases Narrative Shift Ahead in Season 3

With annual releases becoming a priority for Marvel Television and Daredevil: Born Again serving as the studio's flagship streaming series, production follows a pretty annual cadence and it's just about time for cameras to…

22.02.2026 13:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Ultimate List of What to Watch Before ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ In 2019, Lucasfilm's The Mandalorian debuted on D+, launching the studio's streaming era. The Jon Favreau-led franchise introduced a pair of characters who were quickly embraced by fans and allowed for many characters from beloved animated series to make the jump to live-action. Through three seasons, the adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu have carved out a significant corner of the galaxy far, far away and six-and-a-half years later, Lucasfilm is returning Star Wars to theaters with…

The Ultimate List of What to Watch Before ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’

In 2019, Lucasfilm's The Mandalorian debuted on D+, launching the studio's streaming era. The Jon Favreau-led franchise introduced a pair of characters who were quickly embraced by fans and allowed for many characters…

19.02.2026 16:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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First ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Synopsis Reveals When the Film Is Set, Teases “Web of Mystery” As the wait for the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day drags on, a new synopsis for the film has made its way online courtesy of a Penguin Random House book. The synopsis of "The Art of the Movie" published in association with Marvel Studios. Assuming its accurate, the most interesting tidbit to be gleaned from it is that the events of the fourth installment in the…

First ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Synopsis Reveals When the Film Is Set, Teases “Web of Mystery”

As the wait for the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day drags on, a new synopsis for the film has made its way online courtesy of a Penguin Random House book. The synopsis of "The Art of the…

18.02.2026 20:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Mhor Thor: Chris Hemsworth Teases Life Beyond the Multiverse Saga for the Odinson After a series of projects took everything away from him, Thor saw the tide begin to turn in the final act of Thor: Love and Thunder. Though he lost Jane Foster following a brief reunion with his old flame, the God of Thunder found a renewed purpose, choosing to watch over Love, the daughter of Gorr, as his own.

Mhor Thor: Chris Hemsworth Teases Life Beyond the Multiverse Saga for the Odinson

After a series of projects took everything away from him, Thor saw the tide begin to turn in the final act of Thor: Love and Thunder. Though he lost Jane Foster following a brief reunion with his old flame, the God…

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The Ultimate List of What to Watch Before ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 After successfully reintroducing the world of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen and dragging Matt Murdock back into the darkness that defined the Netflix series, Marvel Television is diving deeper into the Defenders-verse in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. In late 2023, Marvel Television retooled Daredevil: Born Again, replacing the original creatives and aligning the show with the popular Netflix series that ran for three seasons.

The Ultimate List of What to Watch Before ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2

After successfully reintroducing the world of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen and dragging Matt Murdock back into the darkness that defined the Netflix series, Marvel Television is diving deeper into the Defenders-verse in…

10.02.2026 16:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New Rumors Add Even More Baddies to the Cast of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ It's clear that Tom Holland's Wall-Crawler will have his hands full in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Michael Mando will be suiting up as classic Spidey villain Scorpion and Tramell Tillman will be heading up Damage Control's as the mutie-hating William Metzger, providing plenty of problems for Peter Parker. Throw in crime bosses Tombstone and Fredrick Foswell, Tombstone, Boomerang and Ramrod, along with a rampaging Hulk and, of course, Frank Castle punishing scum and it becomes clear that…

New Rumors Add Even More Baddies to the Cast of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

It's clear that Tom Holland's Wall-Crawler will have his hands full in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Michael Mando will be suiting up as classic Spidey villain Scorpion and Tramell Tillman will be heading up Damage Control's…

09.02.2026 15:17 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Trailer, Release Date Unveiled Matt Murdock will resume his fight against Wilson Fisk in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 but this time, he'll have some help. Disney unveiled the first trailer for the sophomore season of the streaming series--along with a March 24th release date--and it featured a surprisingly large dose of Jessica Jones. After years of rumors surrounding her return to the role, …

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Trailer, Release Date Unveiled

Matt Murdock will resume his fight against Wilson Fisk in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 but this time, he'll have some help. Disney unveiled the first trailer for the sophomore season of the streaming series--along with a March 24th…

27.01.2026 15:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Review: ‘Wonder Man’ Provides a Perfect and Perplexing Profile of a Misunderstood Hero Described by Marvel Studios’ Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, as a "love letter to Hollywood" and a story "that anyone who came up in Hollywood or in the arts in general can relate to," Marvel Television's Wonder Man may indeed be just that...though at times anyone who did not come up in Hollywood might find themselves feeling a bit like a fifth grader on the outside of an inside joke.

Review: ‘Wonder Man’ Provides a Perfect and Perplexing Profile of a Misunderstood Hero

Described by Marvel Studios’ Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, as a "love letter to Hollywood" and a story "that anyone who came up in Hollywood or in the arts in general can relate to,"…

25.01.2026 20:44 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
‘The Brave and the Bold’ Reportedly Set to Reunite Creatives Behind Divisive 2023 Box Office Bomb Despite being one of the first DCU projects revealed to be in development in January 2023, The Brave and the Bold has faced it's share of struggles in getting off the ground. Though director Andy Muschetti has been attached to the project since mid-2023, DC Studios co-chair James Gunn seemed to make it clear in late 2024 that a script for the project hadn't been developed and that…

‘The Brave and the Bold’ Reportedly Set to Reunite Creatives Behind Divisive 2023 Box Office Bomb

Despite being one of the first DCU projects revealed to be in development in January 2023, The Brave and the Bold has faced it's share of struggles in getting off the ground. Though director Andy…

21.01.2026 13:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Ultimate List of What to Watch Before ‘Wonder Man’ Marvel's 2026 slate kicks off on January 27th with the eight-episode streaming series Wonder Man. Revealed to be in development in the summer of 2022, Wonder Man was shrouded so heavily in mystery that some fans questioned its existence. Developed for Disney Plus by Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Brand New Day…

The Ultimate List of What to Watch Before ‘Wonder Man’

Marvel's 2026 slate kicks off on January 27th with the eight-episode streaming series Wonder Man. Revealed to be in development in the summer of 2022, Wonder Man was shrouded so heavily in mystery that some fans questioned its existence.…

13.01.2026 12:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
New Report Reveals Marvel Studios Post-Secret Wars Streaming Slate As the calendar rolls over to 2026, Marvel Studios prepares to begin production on the final projects of its Multiverse Saga. Both Season 3 of Daredevil: Born Again and Avengers: Secret Wars are expected to kick off principal photography in either the late first quarter or early second quarter of the year, ahead of their 2027 releases. That leaves a lot of time in the second half of the year for the studio to get to work on whatever it is they're going to call the next saga and while that might be unclear at present, the first several projects of it are far more defined.

New Report Reveals Marvel Studios Post-Secret Wars Streaming Slate

As the calendar rolls over to 2026, Marvel Studios prepares to begin production on the final projects of its Multiverse Saga. Both Season 3 of Daredevil: Born Again and Avengers: Secret Wars are expected to kick off principal…

07.01.2026 17:52 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
‘The Batman-Part II’ Circling Another MCU Star for Its All-Star Cast It may have taken a little longer than anticipated to get The Batman-Part II ready to roll but it's beginning to look like it may have been worth the wait. According to Deadline, MCU vet Sebastian Stan has entered into talks to join the cast of The Batman-Part II. While the trade report didn't reveal the nature of the role, it's believed that Stan will portray Gotham's White Knight, Harvey Dent.

‘The Batman-Part II’ Circling Another MCU Star for Its All-Star Cast

It may have taken a little longer than anticipated to get The Batman-Part II ready to roll but it's beginning to look like it may have been worth the wait. According to Deadline, MCU vet Sebastian Stan has entered into talks to…

07.01.2026 12:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Marvel Studios Reportedly Additional X-Men Related Projects Including a New Take on the Canucklehead Even as Avengers: Doomsday will take fans on a nostalgic trip through time as Fox's original X-Men get to shine one last time, Marvel Studios is preparing an all-new, all-different take on the mutant heroes. Kevin Feige has made no secret of the fact that "having the X-Men back" is "one of those dreams come true" for him and he's also made it clear that once the Multiverse Saga comes to a close, the X-Men will take center stage in the studio's plans, …

Marvel Studios Reportedly Additional X-Men Related Projects Including a New Take on the Canucklehead

Even as Avengers: Doomsday will take fans on a nostalgic trip through time as Fox's original X-Men get to shine one last time, Marvel Studios is preparing an all-new, all-different take on the…

01.01.2026 22:04 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Get Out! New Report Claims Recent Rumors Teasing Us about an Academy Award-Winning Director Teaming Up with Marvel Studios Project Are a Nope 24 hours after a report from a trusted industry insider generated some serious hype, another report from another insider has shut it down. Following the news that Jordan Peele and Marvel Studios had met over the possibility of Peele leading an MCU film--and the subsequent social media reaction to the news from Peele's production company--it's beginning to sound as though it's all just old news.

Get Out! New Report Claims Recent Rumors Teasing Us about an Academy Award-Winning Director Teaming Up with Marvel Studios Project Are a Nope

24 hours after a report from a trusted industry insider generated some serious hype, another report from another insider has shut it down. Following the…

31.12.2025 03:09 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Silver Age Superman Analogue Reportedly Set to Star in ‘Creature Commandos’ Season 2 DC Studios' co-chair James Gunn has shown an affinity for characters who originated in long-defunct Charlton Comics. In 1983, DC Comics acquired Charlton's "Action Heroes" which included Judomaster and Peacemaker, both of whom are firmly established in the all-new DCU. Gunn has made it clear that other Charlton Comics Action Heroes would pop up in the DCU as well and now, thanks to a new report, we know the identify of the next one to make the leap.

Silver Age Superman Analogue Reportedly Set to Star in ‘Creature Commandos’ Season 2

DC Studios' co-chair James Gunn has shown an affinity for characters who originated in long-defunct Charlton Comics. In 1983, DC Comics acquired Charlton's "Action Heroes" which included Judomaster and Peacemaker,…

22.12.2025 12:07 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
James Gunn Explains His Wide-Ranging Inspiration for the DCU’s Brainiac After months of speculation about who the villain of Man of Tomorrow would be, director James Gunn confirmed the widespread belief that classic Superman supervillain Brainiac was indeed set to antagonize Kal-El and Lex Luthor. Gunn also revealed that German actor Lars Eldinger had landed the role after a “worldwide search" for the right talent to bring the Coluan Collector of Worlds to life, explaining only that his audition separated him from the pack and convinced DC Studios that he was the right man for the job.

James Gunn Explains His Wide-Ranging Inspiration for the DCU’s Brainiac

After months of speculation about who the villain of Man of Tomorrow would be, director James Gunn confirmed the widespread belief that classic Superman supervillain Brainiac was indeed set to antagonize Kal-El and Lex Luthor.…

21.12.2025 13:44 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Russo Brothers Share ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Countdown One Year From Film’s Release in 12 Months...Time Runs Out

Russo Brothers Share ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Countdown One Year From Film’s Release

in 12 Months...Time Runs Out

18.12.2025 12:40 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
REVIEW: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Since acquiring 20th Century Studios from Fox in 2019, Disney has had its hands full managing legacy IPs. We’ve seen the studio struggle to find its footing with some franchises, but if there is one golden rule in Hollywood that has remained undefeated for nearly 40 years, it is this: Never. Bet. Against. James. Cameron. For over a decade, the internet echo chamber loved to shout that…

REVIEW: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

Since acquiring 20th Century Studios from Fox in 2019, Disney has had its hands full managing legacy IPs. We’ve seen the studio struggle to find its footing with some franchises, but if there is one golden rule in Hollywood that has remained undefeated for nearly 40…

16.12.2025 14:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
‘Supergirl’ Trailer Description Teases Intergalactic Action DC Studios held a "launch event" in New York City to unveil the first teaser trailer for Supergirl ahead of its release sometime this week. The film's star, Milly Alcock, was joined by director Craig Gillespie and studio co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran. As expected from such an event, a description of the teaser quickly made its way online and while it sounds as though the new film will have comedic beats, it also seems to be very much a "road trip" film in which Kara Zor-El will come to terms with her past traumas.

‘Supergirl’ Trailer Description Teases Intergalactic Action

DC Studios held a "launch event" in New York City to unveil the first teaser trailer for Supergirl ahead of its release sometime this week. The film's star, Milly Alcock, was joined by director Craig Gillespie and studio co-chairs James…

08.12.2025 11:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
CCXP: DC Studios’ ‘Supergirl’ Exhibit Confirms Title Change, Shows Off New Suit and Reveals Lobo’s Comic-Accurate Weapon Additionally, photos from the exhibit have provided wonderful shots of Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El's costume and teases the chained hook that will be used by Jason Momoa's Lobo. Ahead of CCXP '25 in San Paulo, Brazil, DC Studios' Supergirl exhibit has become a hot spring of news. Thanks to Omelete, it's been confirmed that the film--originally titled Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow--has indeed been simplified to Supergirl, as has long been believed. Updating... Source: Omelete

CCXP: DC Studios’ ‘Supergirl’ Exhibit Confirms Title Change, Shows Off New Suit and Reveals Lobo’s Comic-Accurate Weapon

Additionally, photos from the exhibit have provided wonderful shots of Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El's costume and teases the chained hook that will be used by Jason Momoa's Lobo.…

03.12.2025 23:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Scarlett Johansson Joins Robert Pattinson in ‘The Batman-Part II’ As Matt Reeves The Batman sequel prepares to begin principal photography early next year, one of Hollywood's biggest stars is poised to join the project. According to Nexus Point News, Scarlett Johansson will star alongside Robert Pattinson in the 2027 film. NPN's report was confirmed by Deadline, who added that Johansson's role in The Exorcist was initially throwing a hitch in the giddy up but is no longer an obstacle.

Scarlett Johansson Joins Robert Pattinson in ‘The Batman-Part II’

As Matt Reeves The Batman sequel prepares to begin principal photography early next year, one of Hollywood's biggest stars is poised to join the project. According to Nexus Point News, Scarlett Johansson will star alongside Robert…

03.12.2025 22:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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First Reactions Hail ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ as an Beautiful and Epic Return to Pandora Sixteen years ago, James Cameron introduced audiences to the world of Pandora in Avatar. Three years ago, Avatar: The Way of Water expanded the mythology of Pandora's interconnected biosphere while once again stretching the boundaries of filmmaking. In just a few weeks, the next installment in the franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash, hits theaters, introducing new villains while keeping the focus on the Sully family.

First Reactions Hail ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ as an Beautiful and Epic Return to Pandora

Sixteen years ago, James Cameron introduced audiences to the world of Pandora in Avatar. Three years ago, Avatar: The Way of Water expanded the mythology of Pandora's interconnected biosphere while once again…

02.12.2025 15:43 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Review: Marvel’s Greatest Cosmic Hero Is Back On Top in ‘Nova: Centurion’s #1 In the late 1960s, Marvel Comics began to truly carve out the cosmic corner of its universe. With the Fantastic Four Galactus Trilogy, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby shifted the scope of the Marvel Universe beyond Earth-based villains and into the vastness of space. With imaginations running wild, Lee and Kirby--with the Kree hero Mar-Vell at the center--created entire civilizations complete with complex histories and mythologies all their own.

Review: Marvel’s Greatest Cosmic Hero Is Back On Top in ‘Nova: Centurion’s #1

In the late 1960s, Marvel Comics began to truly carve out the cosmic corner of its universe. With the Fantastic Four Galactus Trilogy, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby shifted the scope of the Marvel Universe beyond Earth-based…

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