Why Robin Williams Was Rejected as Hagrid in Harry Potter

Pretty much everyHarry Potterfan out there absolutely loves Hagrid. He was an incredibly central character to the book series and was brought to life magnificently byRobbie Coltranein the movies. It turns out things could have been a whole lot different, becauseRobin Williamsreally wanted the role for himself, but he was ultimately rejected for it. Janet Hirshenson, who served as the casting director for theHarry Pottermovies, was recently interviewed byThe Huffington Postand revealed thatRobin Williamsdid indeed reach out to the team behind the movie about the part....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Michael Barnes

Without Remorse Trailer Arrives, Michael B. Jordan Brings Tom Clancy's John Clark to Amazon

We now have our first look atCreedstar Michael B. Jordan in the highly anticipated Amazon exclusiveTom Clancy’s Without Remorse. The newly released trailer for the project introduces audiences to Jordan as John Clark, a Navy SEAL who ends up entangled in a massive conspiracy while trying to avenge the murder of his wife. An elite Navy SEAL uncovers an international conspiracy while seeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife in Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, the explosive origin story of action hero John Clark - one of the most popular characters in author Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Denise Patterson

Wonder Woman Pushes DCEU Past $3B at the Worldwide Box Office

Wonder Womanmay be the first solo movie featuring Diana Prince, but that doesn’t mean her individual success is going to prevent her from helping out her DC counterparts.Wonder Womanhas been breaking box office records ever since it was released and now it has helped push theDC Extended Universepast a pretty significant milestone. The DCEU has now collectively grossed $3 billion at the worldwide box office. According toBox Office Mojo, withWonder Woman’s Monday take at the box office, the DCEU is now officially past the $3 billion mark....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Tamara Rodriguez

'Marty Supreme': Timothée Chalamet Plays Ping Pong Star in A24 Drama

A24has debuted the first trailer forJosh Safdie’s sports thrillerMarty Supreme,which seesTimothée Chalametdream big as a young man with aspirations of becoming a professional ping-pong player, who is willing to go to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. It looks like he will face several obstacles on his way to the top, but he will bounce back (unlike the balls he serves to his opponents). “What do you plan to do if this whole dream of yours doesn’t work out?...

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Spencer Villegas

'Split Fiction' Video Game Adaptation Film Officially In Development

Split Fictionhas taken the gaming world by storm, and it’s looking to replicate that success in Hollywood as a movie adaptation has already been announced just two weeks after the game was released. Thevideo gameis developed by Hazelight Studio, who have produced other successful couch co-opgames likeIt Takes TwoandA Way Out,and sold over 2 million units in its first week. Hype for the project couldn’t be higher, as couples, friends, and siblings around the world are getting frustrated at each other while playing the game together, with discussions aboutSplit Fictionand the renewed future of co-op gaming dominating social media....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Jason Williams

'The Accountant 2' Is One of the Best Action Movies of the Year with 93% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score

Ben AffleckandJon Bernthalhad very little to prove to audiences when it came to their long-awaited return to screens inThe Accountant 2, but they surpassed all expectations to deliver an even better Popcornmeter score than they could have hoped for. After seeing the movie’s critical score leap up to 78% compared to the original 2016 film’s divisive 53%, audiences have ranked the film as one of Affleck’s greatest movies. The Accountant 2landed at number 3 in the domestic box office rankings, being outdone by the re-release ofStar Wars: Revenge of the Sith, and Ryan Coogler’s impressive period vampire movie,Sinners....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Sandra Fisher

10 Kids Movies That Have a Deeper Meaning

Bright colors and charismatic characters definitely make amovie more appealing to kids. They have loud and exciting scenes and moments written to get laughs. But many movies with a focused child demographic understand that children will not be the only ones seeing these projects. Their families will also be sitting through the film. So, many movies also create plot lines that can help start important discussions with children or create a secondary meaning that the teenagers and adults may be in on that the kids will only grow to understand years later....

July 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1748 words · Joseph Huber

100 Deadpool Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

After its record-breakingopening weekend, 20th Century Fox’sDeadpoolhas become the talk of the town, defying all odds and expectations with a whopping $135 million debut, the best ever for an R-rated movie. Even if you aren’t a fan of the comics, you will have likely noticed this fourth-wall breaking adventure making references to a number of movies, comic books and other pop culture happenings. Before you head to the theater to watchDeadpoolagain,Mr....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Tracy Fisher

11 Famous Actors You Probably Forgot Were in Star Trek

Star Trekis one of the longest-running franchises in television and film history, encompassing 11 different TV shows and an expansive series of films. It all started with the originalStar Trekseries in 1966, and quickly blossomed into one of the most successful science fiction IPs of all time. With that much history, it’s not surprising that the giant multimedia franchise has seenits fair share of unexpected guest stars. From tiny cameo appearances to multipart arcs, many famous actors have popped up in theStar Trekfranchise over the years....

July 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1350 words · Kaitlyn Taylor

Alex Pettyfer Exposes Truth Behind Channing Tatum Magic Mike Feud

Fans ofMagic Mikehave wondered what became ofChanning Tatum’s co-star and on-screen progenyAlex Pettyfer. He is no where to be seen inMagic Mike XXL. And now we learn, that happened with good reason. Alex Pettyfer has finally opened up about his longtime feud with leading manChanning Tatum. And that hisbad reputationand his inability to pay rent have contributed to his former co-star hating his guts. Alex Pettyfer appeared onBret Easton Ellis’podcast to discuss the rumors surrounding his very bad behavior....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Ricardo Heath

Amy Schumer Announces Her First Pregnancy

Amy Schumermay not be the most liked actress in the industry right now, but it looks as though her future is bright nonetheless. Schumer has recently announced that she and her husband Chris Fischer are expecting a baby! At this time, Schumer and Fischer have not revealed how far along in the pregnancy they are, but it certainly seems too early for them to be able to identify the gender. However, the way that Schumer announced the pregnancy was incredibly clever....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Mariah Montgomery

Arrow Season 7 Trailer Unleashes the Deadly Longbow Hunters

The CW has released a brutal new trailer forArrowseason 7 ahead of the show’s return next week. TheArrowverseis back in full swing and next up, it’s Oliver Queen who will return for what looks to be a very different type of season for longtime fans. The man himself is behind bars, but that doesn’t mean crime is going to take a day off. Not by a long shot. There are several threats at the heart of this new trailer, including the Longbow Hunters, who we get our best look at so far....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Sandra Watts

Barbara Walters, Journalist and TV Icon, Dies at 93

It has just been reported that famous journalist and television personalityBarbara Waltershas passed away. The news was announced byABC, the network Walters had spent many years at with her work as an anchor and correspondent. No additional details were immediately made available regarding Walters' passing. She was 93 years old. Walters spent around five decades on television and made history in 1976 as the first female anchor on an evening news program when she joined ABC News....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Megan Hill