James Gunn Confirms DCU Won't Retell Batman & Superman's Origin Stories

Rejoice, superhero fans, as James Gunn’sDCUwon’t be repeating the same mistake previous Batman and Superman films have made. The upcoming rebooted cinematic universe will be re-introducing the iconic characters back onto the big screen with brand-new stories and actors playing them after the DCEU failed to find its footing. And while projects likeSupermanwill feature a totally new version of the superhero, don’t expect Gunn to retell his or Batman’s origin stories anytime soon....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Sara Serrano

Jennifer Garner's Elektra Is Now Part Of the MCU

After previously expressing her dismay at having played a Marvel character before the superhero film renaissance that came about with the 2008 release ofIron Manand the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it looks likeJennifer Garnermay finally be getting a bit of redemption. Garner played the original Elektra in the 2003 release ofDaredevil, led by Ben Affleck, and again in a self-titled spinoff for her character in 2005. When the films failed to perform sufficiently at the box office, the series was scrapped completely, with the character rights eventually reverting to Marvel and a reboot of the characters launching as part of theDaredevilseries on Netflix....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Robert Evans

Judy Garland Celebrated by Fans on What Would've Been Her 99th Birthday

On what would have been her 99th birthday, screen legendJudy Garlandis trending on Twitter asThe Wizard of Ozfans worldwide pay tribute. Though she’s best known for her unforgettable performance as Dorothy Gale inThe Wizard of Oz, Garland is also appreciated for her Oscar-nominated role in the originalA Star Is Bornamong many other starring roles in classic movies. Also an acclaimed singer, she was the first woman to win the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1961....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Gabrielle Anderson

Keanu Reeves Shares His Love for Toy Story 4 Character Duke Caboom

Duke Caboom is Canada’s greatest stuntman and Keanu Reeves provides his voice in the upcomingToy Story 4. Reeves is pretty excited about his role in the sequel and as it turns out, he helped to shape the character’s personality in a very big way. TheJohn Wickactor felt that he needed to go further with Duke Caboom to keep the lane open for Tim Allen and Tom Hanks' major characters while bringing something genuine to the table....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Danielle Dawson

Kevin Smith Takes on Scorsese's Marvel Comments: He Made the Biggest Superhero Movie Ever

Kevin Smithhas now weighed in on Martin Scorsese’s controversial Marvel Cinematic Universe comments. Scorsese previously said that the MCU movies were not “real cinema.” Everybody from James Gunn to Robert Downey Jr. have talked about the situation from the Marvel point of view. However, Smith is looking at it from a fan’s perspective (or a superfan’s perspective). There’s no question that Smith is a huge fan of superhero movies and comic books, so his remarks should come as no surprise to anybody really....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Daniel Cook

Marvel Unchains Its Wolverine Hulk Hybrid in New Comic

Marvel has officially unleashed an unholy mega-mutant monster of epic proportions. Back in February, Marvel Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso posted a pretty crazy photo that featured what looked to be Hulk in a tank with Wolverine claws. Turns out, that is exactly what was in that tank and now, the insane Wolverine/Hulk hybrid, named the Hulkverine, has been unleashed on the world ofMarvel Comics. And no mutant is safe. Warning: spoilers ahead for the currentWeapon Xseries andWeapons of Mutant Destruction: Alpha....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Thomas Harper

Marvel's Spider-Man Lands Teen Pop Star Zendaya in Key Role

Marvel and Sonyare looking to diversify their entire supporting cast for the upcomingSpider-Manreboot, which hits theaters in 2017. And they are starting with teen sensation and pop starZendaya Coleman, who has landed a lead role. The character has not yet been identified. She will appear alongsideTom Holland, who stars as the newPeter Parker. Jon Watts, who won raves for his indie thrillerCop Carthis past summer, has signed onto direct this latestSpider-Manadventure, which brings thewall-crawlerback to high school....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Kathy Vargas

Millennium Mambo 4K Restoration Review: The Neon Glow of Disaffected Youth

Troubled youth filmstend to become dated rather quickly. There’s something highly localized about these pictures, because one culture and era’s definition of ‘troubled’ bleeds into another’s toleration and acceptance. The cult classicReefer Madnesspresented ‘kids’ destroying their lives over the titular devil’s lettuce; Nicholas Ray’s masterpieceRebel Without a Causefares a bit better, but still feels locked in the ’50s with its switchblades and curfew violations.The Breakfast Club,well, that’s an obvious one....

July 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Rebecca Harris

New 80s Era Muppet Show Coming to Disney+ from Josh Gad?

We’ve heard previously that Disney has plans forThe Muppetson their upcoming streaming service Disney+, but now we’ve got some possible details on what that’s going to look like. Reportedly, Josh Gad is working on a new series with Kermit and the gang alongsideOnce Upon a Timecreators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. What’s more, if this proves to be true, it will be taking the beloved Jim Henson creations back to the 80s....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Jordan Nicholson

New Deadpool TV Spot Claims More Round House Kick

Last week, we got a newDeadpoolTV spot timed to the premiere ofThe Bachelor. It was geared more towards the romantic minded fan, and those looking for a compeling love story. Today, we get an updated version of that same sneak peek, only this time, it comes with the promise of a lot more round house kicks! Based upon Marvel Comics' most unconventional anti-hero,Deadpooltells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter egoDeadpool....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Jake Wilson

Quentin Tarantino Knows Why Grindhouse Bombed at the Box Office

Quentin Tarantino knows whyGrindhousewasn’t a box office success. In 2007, Tarantino teamed with Robert Rodriguez for the epic double feature. However, it was lost on audiences and received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. Speaking in a recently unearthed interview from 2019, Tarantino reflected on the experience and revealed why the movie didn’t stand a chance. He had this to say. “WithGrindhouse, I think me and Robert just felt that people had a little more of a concept of the history of double features and exploitation movies....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Lauren King

Ready Player One Gets X-Men Star Tye Sheridan

With the female lead (Olivia Cooke) and villain (Ben Mendelsohn) already set, Warner Bros. and directorSteven Spielberghave finally found their young protagonist for the highly-anticipatedReady Player One.Deadlinereports that 19-year-old rising starTye Sheridanhas come aboard to play the lead role of Wade Watts. We reported last month thatBen Mendelsohnwas in talks to star, but this new report reveals that he is on board, playing the villainous Nolan Sorrento. Ready Player Onecenters on a teenager named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan), who becomes obsessed with a virtual reality world known as Oasis, that allows players to live out their fantasies....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Chase Martin

Resident Alien Is Back to Answer Your Questions in Season 2 Teaser

The Syfy channel has found another hit with their current showResident Alien. And it looks like we have a teaser for the brand new season coming out soon. If you are not familiar with the show let me give you a little story background: “After crash-landing on Earth, an alien sent to wipe out humanity kills and takes on the identity of a vacationing pathology physician. He is asked to do an autopsy on the town’s doctor, who died of unknown circumstances....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Ruth Sosa