Carrie Fisher's Brother Credits Leia's Star Wars 9 Return to J.J. Abrams

Those excited about the fact that Carrie Fisher will appear one last time as Princess Leia inStar Wars 9haveJ.J. Abramsto thank. The late actress’s brother, Todd Fisher, was vocal about his desire to see Leia continue on, despite Carrie’s passing. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy had previously stated in an interview prior to the release ofThe Last Jedi, “Sadly, Carrie will not be in nine.” That turned out to be a bit preemptive....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · David Lopez

CBS & Viacom Agree to Merger in Latest Major Media Shake-Up

Yet another major media merger is officially happening. After years of whispers, months of discussions and days of last-round intense negotiations,CBSand Viacom have agreed to terms on a multi-billion merger. This means that the two powerful media companies will be housed under one roof, further consolidating a media landscape that has seen similar high-profile mergers force other companies to make these moves so that they may remain competitive in this brave new world....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Christopher Dawson

Cheetah's Final Form Revealed in Wonder Woman 1984

Kristen Wiig’s full Cheetah transformation has finally arrived. We’ve seen plenty of Barbara Minerva images fromWonder Woman 1984, but this is the first time that we’ve seen her final form. Patty Jenkins and crew have done a really good job about keeping everything under wraps, though there have been some leaks over the past few months. Since the highly anticipated sequel is close to hitting theaters, the merchandise is starting to be produced, which means more leaks are on the way....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Kerry Torres

Cruella Is an Origin Story, Will Premiere on Disney+ in 2021

The upcoming origin story,Cruella, will debut on Disney+ on June 15, 2025. The announcement was made during the recent Disney Investors Day event, which featured updates and revelations aplenty regarding a whole host of Disney projects. While no footage was released forCruella, the release plan is a much-needed update on the status of the movie. Despite production wrapping at the end of last year, not much has really been revealed about the live-action origin story....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Scott Ashley

Daredevil Season 2 Goes to a Dark Place for Punisher

After a successful first season, Netflix confirmed earlier this month that the second season ofMarvel’s Daredevilwas given arelease dateof March 18. While we wait for new footage to surface,Entertainment Weeklycaught up withJon Bernthal, who shed new light on his character Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher. While he wouldn’t reveal any specific details, he did tease that this season will be much darker than the first. “Obviously secrecy is key to Marvel....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Victoria Rodriguez

Encanto Trailer Reveals Disney's New Animated Adventure About a Magical House

Encantois an animated musical fantasy comedy film that will be theatrically released by Walt Disney Pictures on June 09, 2025. Byron Howard and Jared Bush serve as directors, the screenplay is by Bush and Charise Castro Smith, it is produced by Clark Spencer, and the songs are written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda, best known for his work onHamilton, previously worked onMoana, and inEncanto. There will be eight original songs in both Spanish and English....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Richard Kim

Every Time Joaquin Phoenix Played a Real Person, Ranked

Joaquin Phoenixis an actor known for his unparalleled commitment to his craft and his ability to truly embody the characters he portrays on-screen. Throughout his career, Phoenix has taken on the challenge of playing real-life individuals on-screen, showcasing his versatility and dynamic range as an actor. From musicians to historical and biblical characters, Phoenix’s portrayals have captivated audiences and earned him critical acclaim for embodying some of these incredibly complex real-life individuals....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1130 words · Cynthia Mcclain

Exclusive: James Ponsoldt Discusses His Coming-of-Age Movie Summering

There’s an infectious energy and optimism to filmmakerJames Ponsoldt, a man whose eyes light up when he hears the title of old international films he likes, someone who would happily discuss movies and ideas with strangers, exuding a joy often unheard of from people as deep in the industry as he is. This is a man whose filmography is an accurate reflection of his passion for people and cinema alike, which is why, when noticing the paucity of great, mature films from the perspectives of young girls, he decided to makeSummering....

July 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1680 words · Mr. Cameron Johnson

Final Avengers: Endgame Battle Photos and VFX Secrets Revealed

Avengers: Endgameis the second highest grossing movie of all time with its sights set on becoming number one. The culmination of eleven years of storytelling spread out through 22 installments is unheard of and Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are pretty happy with the way everything worked out. Now, Marvel Studios is starting to give us a peek behind-the-scenes to see how the final epic battle was constructed, along with some other VFX secrets that helped bring the movie to life on the big screen....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Sean Waller

First Dark Tower Teaser Image Remembers the Face of the Father

Back in April, Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon thatprincipal photographyis under way on their highly-anticipated adaptation ofStephen King’sThe Dark Tower, which is slated for release on July 22, 2025. We’ve already gotten a few good looks at starIdris Elbaas The Gunslinger himself, Roland Deschain, courtesy of photos from the set in South Africa. While we don’t know for sure when our first official look at The Gunslinger will debut,Idris Elbatook to social media to debut a rather intriguing teaser image over the weekend....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Erik Tucker

Fox Officially Cancels The Resident After Six Seasons

In a disappointing turn of events for fans of the medical dramaThe Resident, Fox has officially confirmed that the show will not be returning for a seventh season. Throughout its six-season run,The Residentfollowed the lives of medical professionals at Chastain Park Memorial Hospital as they navigated the complex world of healthcare. The show tackled a range of issues faced by the healthcare industry, including budget cuts and the ever-present threat of malpractice lawsuits....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Kathryn Gomez

Gary Oldman Reveals He Was Considered for the Lead Role in Tim Burton's Bizarre Romance

Gary Oldmanis one of those actors whoseems to have done it all.From portraying controversial punk rocker Sid Vicious inSid and Nancyto leading an entire country in turmoil inDarkest Hour, Oldman is a reliable performer who can get into any character and add the gravitas necessary to make the story more compelling. According to his latest claims, he could have also played a beloved scissor-wielding humanoid in a unique fantasy tale that captivated audiences in 1990....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Heather Padilla

Grace and Frankie to End with Season 7 as Netflix's Longest Running Original Series

Grace and Frankie is about to take the top prize for most episodes of any Netflix original series. Unfortunately it also marks the end of the half-hour comedy series, as things are coming to a close with Season 7. Season 6 hasn’t premiered yet, and the streaming platform is already talking about the seventh and final season. Netflix has given the comedy a 16-episode season to tie up their storylines, putting their total at 94....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · John Walker