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ScreamdirectorsRadio Silencehave spoken out about their departure from the horror franchise, which they said was all down to Spyglass Media wanting a quicker turnaround forScream 7than they could manage. Radio Silence duo Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin said they were phased out of the project, but, of course, that ended up being the least of the movie’s problems. The sixth installment in the American meta-horror slasher franchise Scream. TheScreamfranchise was sent into a frenzy followingthe firing of Melissa Barrerabecause of social media posts she shared regarding the Israel-Hamas war....

Secret Invasionis Marvel Studios' most mature series to date, aiming for an older audience than previous entries by crafting a well-paced espionage thriller with plenty of twists and turns. It might be the favoriteMCUseries of audiences who might be tired of superheroes but enjoy a global action spy series. Yet it also bumps up to some uncomfortable real-world implications that, if not handled correctly, could make for a series with a rather troubling message....

The 1986 movieShort Circuitis getting rebooted at Spyglass Media Group, imagining a new take on the classic sci-fi comedy. Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman have been hired by the company to “put a Latinx twist” on the screenplay for the family movie, although additional story details haven’t yet been revealed. It seems likely that theShort Circuit rebootwill follow a similar story as the original, but with original characters. Directed by John Badham and written by S....

There is new hope for theSpider-Man franchisefollowing the failedAmazing Spider-Manreboot at Sony. Now, with Marvel Studios in control,Tom Hollandis set to reprise his role as the webslinger fromCaptain America: Civil WarinSpider-Man: Homecomingnext year. As much excitement as there is, there is maybe just as much disappointment, because many fans wanted to see the Miles Morales version ofSpider-Manon the big screen. Well, it turns out those fans may still be in luck....

The modernsuperhero movie genre beganin 1978, when the release of the origin filmSuperman, the first of four installments in the film series with Christopher Reeve as the titular hero, proved that superhero films were economically viable and provided the blueprint for all future superhero origin films to follow.Superman, which was the most expensive film ever made at the time of its release, was filmed virtually simultaneously with its 1980 sequel,Superman II, and while the first movie became a spectacular triumph, the sequel is arguably a better film....

Scarlett Johansson’sBlack Widowpromotional images have leaked online. Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have been waiting a long time to see Natasha Romanoff get her own standalone movie. After years of rumors, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige revealed that theBlack Widowmovie was officially happening, while introducing the cast. MCU fans have wanted a Romanoff movie ever since she made her MCU debut all those years ago. While the character is dead in the current timeline, the studio is taking things back in time for her current movie....

Inside Hookclaims the original himbos began with characters played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, and Sylvester Stallone. The über tough guy, who became a symbol for fanboys as a more attainable hero, was birthed in action films. Not surprisingly, the himbo has evolved within the action genre and comes in varieties. AsThe Washington Postoutlines, the “himbo erectus” are all muscle with no interest in romance, whereas the “himbeau sapiens” are chauvinistic tough guys....

STX Entertainment has released the first trailer forThe Gentlemen. This is the latest from Guy Ritchie, who seems to be back to his old ways after having spent the last decade making big studio blockbusters, such as last year’sKing Arthur: Legend of the Swordand this year’s live-actionAladdinremake for Disney. Not to mention his pair ofSherlock Holmesmovies, as well asThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.. Here, the filmmaker has assembled an A-list ensemble, led by Matthew McConaughey, in what looks to be a crime flick in the vein of some of his early works, such asLock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels....

If you were paying attention to the news in 2016, you may certainly recall the anti-transgender “bathroom bills” introduced in the United States. The concept behind them was to legally bar transgender Americans from using bathrooms and locker rooms which align with their gender identity, resulting in the Human Rights Campaign identifying 2016 as the most dangerous year for those in the community. Just in the state of Washington, there were six of these bills introduced in the State Legislature....

With Netflix’s new seriesThe Punishercurrently streaming, fans may be asking themselves one important question: How far does the conspiracy go? Netflix has unveiled a four-minute behind the scenes preview with the cast and crew of Marvel’s The Punisher as they explain the setting and motivations of each main character on thisNetflix series. Here’s what Jon Bernthal had to say about how his iconic character Frank Castle was introduced inDaredevil, and how that lead into this series....

The Whisperers punish Alexandria for breaching their territory.Ghosts, the latest episode ofThe Walking Dead, has wave after wave of walkers herded towards the settlement. The Highwaymen want justice for their piked brethren. Michonne (Danai Gurira) preaches calm. Alpha (Samantha Morton) demands a meeting to atone for their transgressions. Aaron (Ross Marquand) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) come to terms. Carol (Melissa McBride) has a score to settle with Alpha. Ghostsopens with a card that says “6:00AM Hour 1....

Cult classics have long been beloved by film fans and have become even more admired over the last 20 years or so. What is unique about cult classics is that even though they become cherished by movie lovers, they mostly remain unknown or unrecognized by casual moviegoers. Films that struggled at the box office upon initial release and didn’t fare well with audiences or critics, but gained a following in the years after their release would be considered cult classics....

AfterTodd Fieldearned praises and nominations for his 2022 filmTár, the director admits it’s likely that he won’t direct a film again. Prior to directingTár, the last film Field directed was released over 15 years ago. The film he last directed wasLittle Childrenstarring Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley and Sadie Goldstein, which was released in 2006. The filmmaker sat down with Cinema Scope to discuss the challenges of helming a film....