Despite the fact that the Academy Awards have added a new category that will honor “popular film,” Marvel Studios is still gunning forBlack Pantherto earn a Best Picture nomination. Director Ryan Coogler’sBlack Pantherbecame a full-on pop culture phenomenon and, beyond being extremely popular, was also incredibly well-received. That being the case, Marvel and Disney won’t be content with a Best Popular Film nomination, or whatever the category ends up being named....

Netflix raises the streaming stakes with the release of the $90 million dollar actioner,Bright. Directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad,Fury) and starring Will Smith,Brightis a high concept flick that combines multiple genres. It’s a gritty, ultra-violent cop drama mixed with fantasy elements. The film is set in present day Los Angeles, but in a world where humans, orcs, and elves coexist.Brighttransposes the racial and economic strife between races to species. Orcs are a subjugated working class, elves have the money, while humans are caught in between....

In what might seem like 6 minutes instead of 5, Candace Payne’s fame is winding down with one heck of a climax. Hasbro has bestowed one very high honor on the Internet sensation. Yes, she just got her very ownStar Warsaction figure. The doll was unveiled to the woman in person this weekend, and it is the highlight in her run through the fame and fortune of viral madness. If you don’t immediately know the name Candace Payne, perhaps you will better remember her from a couple weeks ago as the ever-looming presence who became known asChewbacca Mom....

Chucky is gunning for Woody’s job in the latest poster for theChild’s Play Remake. We’re rapidly approaching the summer movie season, which is going to be particularly loaded down this year. Some might argue with the release ofAvengers: Endgame, even though it’s not technically summer yet, that we’re already in it. In any event, the competition will be fierce at the box office in the coming months and this latest trailer for the horror remake is having some fun with that very concept....

The production ofCreed 2has officially come to an end, according to some new posts on social media from the cast and crew. Production on the sequel started back in the middle of March whenDolph Lundgren, who is back to reprise his role of Ivan Drago, was spotted with Florian Munteanu, who plays his son on the steps of the iconicRockylandmark Philadelphia Museum of Art. The duo were training and it wasn’t long before Sylvester Stallone was spotted on set....

Daisy Ridley, the performerknown for playing Reyin the 2010s revival of theStar Warsuniverse, played the Force-sensitive hero for the first time ten years ago.Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakenslaunched Ridley into Hollywood stardom, but the actor doesn’t usually revisit the movie. However, Ridley has revealed that she has watchedThe Force Awakensrecently and says it’s “sweet” to see herself younger on the screen. Ridley spoke toColliderduring a screening of her upcoming movie,Cleaner, but the conversation turned toStar Warsat some point....

Many more dark stories from the history of professional wrestling will be told on Vice TV, as the network has just ordered a supersized third season ofDark Side of the Ring. A ratings hit for the channel,Dark Side of the Ringbegan its run with a six-episode first season followed by a ten-episode second season. There’s plenty more where that came from, as it’s now being reported that Vice TV has ordered a total of 14 episodes for season 3....

The cast ofBoston Strangler, a new movie from 20th Century Studios based on the horrific crimes of the infamous serial killer who terrorized Boston in the 1960s, has just secured another big name.David Dastmalchianhas just boarded the cast, joining previously announced cast members Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola, and Chris Cooper. It’s not clear if Dastmalchian will be playing Albert DeSalvo or someone else, but he’s reportedly been cast in a “pivotal, undisclosed role....

Disneylandis prepared and ready to open its doors again. The Anaheim theme park is “actively working” with California Governor Gavin Newsome to reopen for the first time since March. State officials are having a “very dynamic conversation” about how to reopen Disneyland and other theme parks in California in a safe manner. The public health crisis has kept most businesses across the United States closed for months now as cases continue to spike....

Don’t Breathe 2appears to be in the can as star Stephen Lang has wrapped filming his scenes for the upcoming horror sequel. Taking to Twitter this week, Lang posted a photo of a fewDon’t Breathe 2shirts, revealing to his followers that he has finished his work on the project. “I’m wrapped! A splendidly rugged shoot. Thank you Belgrade. All health and safety protocols observed to the letter. Well done all!” Lang writes....

Even without the Eggo tease at the end ofStranger ThingsSeason 1, it seemed inconceivable thatElevenwouldn’t be back forStranger ThingsSeason 2, since she was such a huge part of the show. It has now been confirmed that Millie Bobby Brown will be back to reprise her mysterious role. As well, theNetflixfavorite as added two new actors and made a few important cast adjustments. Millie Bobby Brown’s telepathic tween was last seen being obliterated into dust alongside theDemogorgon, and when the show was renewed, creators The Duffer Bros....

It’s official:Euphoriawill be back for season 3. While this is undoubtedly great news for fans of the show, it isn’t exactly the surprise of the century.Euphoriahas become one of HBO’s most popular shows, a trend that has increased with its acclaimed second season. It was just recently reported how season 2 managed toincrease viewership from the first season by almost 100%. Now, the news has been made official, as announced by HBO on Friday....

J.J. Abrams made the decision to kill off some pretty major characters inStar Wars 9. The director had the difficult task of bringing 40+ years-worth of storytelling to an end and the results are mixed, to put it lightly. to do so, Abrams and the movie’s co-writer Chris Terrio (Justice League), felt the need to kill some characters in an attempt to drive their point home. We’ve compiled a list of the major deaths, which you can see below....