On Friday, June 19, legendary actorIan Holm passed awayat the age of 88. Fans of the fantasy genre will remember the distinguished thespian in the role of Bilbo Baggins in both theLord of the Ringsfilms and their spinoffThe Hobbit. Director of both series, Peter Jackson, took to Facebook to pay tribute to Holm and reminisce about their time spent together making the movies: “I’m feeling very sad at the passing of SirIan Holm....

Kevin Harttook to Instagram last night to post a newset videofromJumanji 2as production continues in Hawaii, which seems to poke fun at a “feud” from the movieDwayne Johnsonrecently wrapped,Fast & Furious 8.Dwayne Johnsonhimself even seemed to address this “production shut down” on Twitter, teasingKevin Hart’s “diva behavior.” It seems to be all in good fun, though, while two new cast members have also come aboard. Kevin Hartposted the set video onInstagramlast night, where he reveals that production has been shut down on the set, soJack Blackcan finish his rice....

The world just got a little less funny as comedian Jackie Mason has died. Mason, the controversial comedian who was known for his politically incorrect humor, made a name for himself through a series of one-man shows on Broadway to great success, though he also had a recurring voice role onThe Simpsons. The New York Times reports that Mason died in a Manhattan hospital on Saturday, per his longtime friend Raoul Felder....

A great deal of the mystique around method acting lies in the bizarre lengths that an actor can go to while method acting. But this approach to acting can sometimes backfire. While playing the Joker in 2016’sSuicide Squad, Jared Leto’s preparations to play the Clown Prince of Crime grew to ridiculous proportions, with some claiming he mailed used condoms to his co-stars and gifted Margot Robbie, who was playing Harley Quinn, a dead rat....

Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune are officially renewed for another five years. Alex Trebek, Pat Sajak, and Vanna White recently renewed their contracts with Sony TV, which led to CBS Television Distribution renewing the shows through 2023. If that wasn’t enough, the network also has an option of renewing for another three years at the end of the new contract, which means we could get up to eight more years of two of the most popular game shows in television history....

Could Karl Urban still come back asJudge Dredd?Dredd 2is officially dead, but the world ofJudge Dreddis set to continue on the small screen. It was recently announced that aJudge DreddTV series, officially titledJudge Dredd: Mega-City One, is in development. According to one of the show’s producers,Karl Urbancould be back as the title character, if all goes well. The 2000 AD Thrill-Castrecently spoke to the creative team behindJudge Dredd: Mega City One, including producer Brian Jenkins....

We’re deep intoSuper Bowl2018, and the trailers keep dropping like rain. Now we have one of the most exciting and anticipated ones of the night. Yes, the latest footage fromJurassic World 2just hit, and it’s time to get super excited for this latest dinosaur adventure. There was some fan backlash when the firstJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomtrailer arrived, because many believed it gave away too much. Director J.A. Bayona clarified that all of the footage shown in the trailer was from the first 45 minutes of the movie....

With just a few weeks left untilLoganhits theaters nationwide, 20th Century Fox has unveiled a new clip featuring the young mutantX-23(Dafne Keen). This clip is archived footage of Laura’s surgeries, where the adamantium claws were infused within her skeletal system, as she displays her mutant healing powers, presumably for the first time. It isn’t specified where exactly this is taking place, but it certainly does shed some intriguing light on X-23’s backstory....

Ten years after his passing, the pro wrestling community is remembering"Macho Man" Randy Savage. From his high-profile feud with Hulk Hogan in the WWF to joining the nWo in WCW, anyone who was watching wrestling during the boom of the 80s and 90s will instantly remember the Macho Man. Also a pitchman for Slim Jim, his distinct voice is still often imitated to this day, even by people unfamiliar with his pro wrestling work....

With a career spanning more than five decades,Michael Douglashas seen the movie business evolve before his very eyes, but lately he’s been critical of what the future holds for the industry, going so far as to say it’s been dumbed down by one region in particular:California’s Silicon Valley. Douglas got his start in 1966 as ‘Jeep Driver’ in his father’s film,Cast a Giant Shadow, the title of which is apropos when you consider that he’s a nepo babythat lived in the shadow of Kirk Douglas for much of his early years....

Miranda Singsisn’t singing no more. And the haters have won. Colleen Ballinger’s unique and very weird sitcomHaters Back Offhas officially been canceled after just two seasons. But the episodes now streaming will stand as a testament to the legacy of her popular Youtube character. While a third season ofHaters Back Offwas definitely on the table, with plans already in play, Netflix opted not to renewed the comedy. They didn’t offer a reason, but streaming numbers probably played into it....

The Picture of Dorian Grayby Oscar Wilde is highly regarded as one of the best classic novels of all time. The acclaim for the novel has resulted in numerous adaptations,with another one now in the works courtesy ofNetflix. The latest adaptation will be titledThe Graysand, according toDeadline,will tell “a contemporary take” on the Oscar Wilde classic, revolving around siblings Basil and Dorian Gray himself. Much like the source material and the various adaptations that have followed, the series will once again explore the obsession with eternal youth and beauty, but this time in a modern world....

The wait forRick and Mortyseason 3 is almost over. It was announced a couple of weeks ago by creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland that the long-awaited third season ofRick and Mortyis finally going to arrive on July 30. But what to do until then? Well, you can start by watching these excellentRick and Mortyclaymation videos thatparody classic sci-fi and horror movies. Adult Swimhas been just as eager to get somenew Rick and Morty episodesas anyone, since it is easily one of their biggest hits currently....