Sam Raimi Will Direct The Kingkiller Chronicle Movie

Lionsgate is moving forward with their highly-anticipated adaptation ofThe Kingkiller Chronicle, with director Sam Raimi entering negotiations to take the helm. Lindsey Beer, who was part of theTransformerswriters room and theGodzilla and King Kong writers room, has written the screenplay adaptation, which is based on The Name of the Wind, the first book in Patrick Rothfuss' novel series. Lionsgate hasn’t issued a release date at this time, or announced when production may begin, but this adaptation is on the right track....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Christopher Baker

Stan Lee Shares His Battle with Pneumonia in Heartfelt Video

Marvel Comics legendStan Leerecorded a new video message, that was shot by his friend and filmmaker Keya Morgan, where he revealed he has been battling pneumonia. The95-year-old comic book writer, who has created legions of iconic characters likeSpider-Man, theX-Menand more, explained he hasn’t been in touch with fans lately because of this “bout with pneumonia” but he added he has been getting better. Here’s what Stan Lee had to say in the first part of his video....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Brooke Thomas

Stan Lee's Wreck-It Ralph 2 Cameo Revealed

TheStan Leecameo inRalph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2has been revealed. The long-awaited sequel to the 2012 original is now in theaters and moviegoers are being treated to a large number of Easter Eggs and cameos from Ralph and Vanellope’s adventures in the internet. In the six years that have passed, Ralph and Vanellope have become big Disney stars, and the sequel has officially made Sarah Silverman’s character a Disney Princess, which has played a big part in the marketing of the movie....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Jeffrey Williams

Star Wars: 8 Directors Who Almost Made a Movie in the Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Warsis a long-running multimedia sci-fi franchise that has spanned the last four decades. With several films, TV series, and video games, itis one of the most popular franchises on the planet, even earning its own convention called Star Wars Celebration. Thanks to the brilliant mind of George Lucas, theStar Warsgalaxy is seemingly endless as the vast setting allows for a variety of stories and characters, new and old, to be made....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 922 words · Brittney Cohen

Stephen King's Cell Trailer Reunites John Cusack & Samuel L. Jackson

10 years ago, iconic authorStephen Kingpublished a new novel entitledCell, which was quickly eyed for a movie adaptation months before it was published. After a decade of development, which saw a number of filmmakers come and go, Lionsgate and Saban Films are getting ready to releaseCellin theaters nationwide on July 8, preceded by an Ultra VOD release starting June 10. Today we have our first look at this thriller, which shows how technology is turned against us in frightening ways....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Matthew Williams

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Super Bowl Teaser Promises Something Big

Something big is happening over the skies of New York City in the new teaser for the upcomingTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the ShadowsSuper Bowl commercial that debuts this Sunday. WhileSuper Bowl50 promises to be one for the books, we’re also going to get a barrage of new trailers for this year’s most anticipated movies. And this is just one of many. Here, we only get a few quick glimpses atMegan Fox’s April O’Neil,Stephen Amell’s Casey Jones and the four turtle brothers....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Jean Rocha

The Batman Isn't a Superhero Declares Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson doesn’t believe thatBatmanis a superhero. DC fans were stunned to learn theTwilightstar was cast as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves' upcomingThe Batman. Pattinson is taking over the role from Ben Affleck, who was last seen on the big screen as the Caped Crusader in 2017’sJustice League. Reeves is going for a younger version of the character, which will reportedly bring the hero back to his detective roots. Details about the long-awaited project are being kept under wraps for the time being....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Robert Grant

The Batman's Colin Farrell Details Going to Starbucks in Penguin Makeup Undetected

A Starbucks barista literally served a drink to one of Batman’s most fearsome supervillains — and had no idea at the time. In the new filmThe Batman, opening worldwide in movie theaters this week,Colin Farrellportrays a new incarnation of Oswald Cobblepot, aka Penguin. To play the part, Farrell had to spend hours in the makeup chair for his physical transformation into Penguin, leaving him looking completely unrecognizable. Farrell spoke about getting suited up as Penguin forThe Batmanin a new interview withColliderand revealed a behind-the-scenes story about his transformation....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · William Wilkinson

The Bear: 10 Characters We Hope Get More Screen time in Season 3

With the success thatThe Bearhasgained in both seasons one and two, we can expect and hope that there will be plenty more to come. Since writing is on hold right now due to the strike, we have time to think about what season three can hold for these beloved characters and what they might be up to by the time we see them again. Something this show has excelled at is thecharacter development and focus on side characters, making you care about them and long for a backstory or a strong plot line....

June 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1399 words · James Berry

The Rise of Skywalker Rey and Leia Rumor Confirmed

Spoiler warning right off the bat,Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerwill officially show Leia Organa training Rey in the ways of the Force. This has been a long-standing rumor about the movie that has now been confirmed. J.J. Abrams has been careful not to give too much away about the final installment in the Skywalker Saga, but Lucasfilm and Disney have been releasing quite a bit of information about it over the past few weeks with an onslaught of TV spots....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Justin Werner

Third Walking Dead Series Is in Active Development at AMC

Ratings be damned,The Walking Deadisn’t going anywhere. In fact, the universe is expanding. The flagship series has already been renewed for season 10 and showrunner Angela Kang has indicated they don’t intend to treat it as the final season. Fear the Walking Dead is also still going strong and now, we have word that a third series set in this universe is in active development at AMC. The news comes as part of a recent fourth quarter 2018 conference call....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Caleb Butler

Thomas & Friends Introduces Bruno, the Franchise's First Autistic Character

Meet Bruno, the first autistic character in theThomas & Friendsfranchise. Mattell has officially announced that Bruno will be joining the show as a series regular, making his debut on the season 26 premiere ofThomas & Friends: All Engines Goon Monday, Sept.12. Mattel TV developed Bruno in collaboration with respected organizations including the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and Easterseals Southern California, as well as writers and spokespeople with autism including Daniel Share-Strom and Aaron Likens....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Carla Harrison

Thor: Ragnarok Is Hiding a Clever What We Do in the Shadows Easter Egg

Taika Waititi’s secret role inThor: Ragnarokhas been revealed nearly three years after the movie hit theaters. While that alone is pretty crazy, it appears that it fits into a larger Easter Egg pertaining toWhat We Do in the Shadows. This reference is about the vampire movie, which came out in 2014 and starred Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Jonathan Brugh. The movie went on to inspire the critically acclaimed FX TV series, which sometimes includes the three original vampires....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Kayla Campbell