Tom Hardy Says It ‘Really Hurt’ to Not Be Cast in This Iconic Role

Tom Hardyhas had a long and successful career in Hollywood, playing everything from a comic book villain inThe Dark Knight Rises, to a grizzled post-apocalyptic wander inMad Max: Fury Road, butthere’s one role that he didn’t land that still hurts to this day. Hardy first began his career in 2001 with roles in two military projects by way ofBlack Hawk Downand the HBO epicBand of Brothers, and since thenhe’s been a leading man in several projects, carving his own path to success....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Victoria Conner

Top Gun: Maverick Breaks Preview Record for Paramount

Top Gun: Maverickhas already made shockwaves by landingTom Cruiseone of his best movie ratings in his career, and was expected to bring Cruise his biggest box office weekend ever in the process, but even its Thursday preview showings have been breaking records. After pulling in $19.3 million from its previews,Top Gun: Maverickhas not only givenCruise a new career-highbut has also given Paramount its highest preview numbers in the studio’s history....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Gabriel Cole

UFC Fighter Ronda Rousey Will Host SNL This January

Last month, duringSaturday Night Live’s final episode of 2015, it was revealed thatStar Wars: The Force AwakensstarAdam Driverwill host the first episode of 2016, on January 16. Today the network announced the host of this year’s second newSaturday Night Liveepisode, UFC fighterRonda Rousey. She will be joined by musical guestSelena Gomezon January 23, whileAdam Driverwill be joined by Grammy nomineeChris Stapletonas the musical guest. This will beRonda Rousey’s first time hostingSaturday Night Live, and it will also mark her first major TV appearance since losing her UFC women’s title to Holly Holm back in November....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Cindy Duffy

Universal's Dark Universe in Trouble as Producers Abandon Franchise

The Bride of Frankenstein can crawl back into her crypt for a nice long sleep, as it doesn’t look like that thriller is moving forward anytime soon. Universal’s plannedDark Universefranchise is in dire straights as producers Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan have officially jumped ship. Their exit comes in the wake of Tom Cruise’sThe Mummyfailing miserably at the box office. Wolfman,Bride of Frankensteinand the Invisible Man were all supposed to get movies that would have interconnected to create a larger world known as Dark Universe, and Universal’s plans were pretty ambitious....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Marcus Jones

Villains Review: Bill Skarsgard Brings the IT Factor in Twisted Crime Comedy

So many movies come down to the simple notion of good vs evil. The just conquering the unjust. But moviegoers, rightfully so, have always had something of an obsession with evildoers.Villainsdoesn’t necessarily present us with a traditional notion of good. Instead, it presents us with a group of bad men and women, of varying degrees, in an irreverent and twistedly comedic scenario, that makes for a highly amusing and very surprising fall flick....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Marco Norman

Vin Diesel's Bloodshot Returns to Theaters for a Second Shot at Box Office Glory

While the release of most big-budget 2020 movies were delayed for several months due to the lockdown, Vin Diesel’sBloodshothad the misfortune of starting its run in theaters before prematurely being taken down as theater chains closed back in March. Now, the film has another shot at making money for theaters with a second run at the box-office, as announced by AMC on Twitter. “BLOODSHOT released March 13th and had a 4-day theatrical run, so we’re bringing it back!...

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Terry Gomez

What Does Harrison Ford Think of the Han Solo Movie?

It isStar WarsCelebration time and that means there is going to be a whole lot of news and surprises coming throughout the weekend, all relating to a galaxy far, far away. This morning, the event kicked off with a panel celebrating the 40th anniversary ofStar Warsand as a nice surprise for fans,Harrison Fordshowed up. Just after the panel, he did a brief interview and was asked about his feelings on the upcomingHan Solomovie....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Gary Peterson

Why A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Director Switched to Acting for The Queen's Gambit

Netflix’s critically-acclaimed seriesThe Queen’s Gambitsees Anya Taylor-Joy in the role of Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy struggling with drug addiction and an obsession with the game. Filmmaker Marielle Heller, whose recent directorial featureA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhoodstarring Tom Hanks was welcomed warmly by critics and audiences, turned actor in the role of Beth’s adopted mother Alma. In an interview with IndieWire, Heller revealed her reason for switching to acting from filmmaking....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Matthew Perez

'Umbrella Academy' Stars Concocted an Alternate Storyline

It’s safe to say that fans ofThe Umbrella Academywere sad to see their beloved hit Netflix series take its bow last year after four (or maybe three) acclaimed seasons. The superhero show — which was often laugh-out-loud funny, by the way — featured quite the talentedensemble including Tom Hopper(Space Cadet) and Academy Award-nomineeElliot Page(Juno). Speaking of, Page’s fan-favorite character Vanya had a standout character arc in the midst of Season 2, where she was transported back to the 1960s and ultimately met the acquaintance of Sissy (Marin Ireland)....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Katherine Martin

10 Actors Who Regretted Starring in a Blockbuster Movies

Many people around the world would probably love to enjoy the lifestyle of their favorite movie and TV stars, filled with luxuries, trips, and immense popularity. However, not all that glitters is gold, and despite what it may seem to us, the career of Hollywood performers is not always a bed of roses. For every actor we get to see making it on the silver screen, there are thousands of aspiring stars who fall by the wayside, despite years of training in order to succeed in the industry....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1721 words · Ronald Mitchell

10 Reasons Mindhunter Should Continue On Another Streaming Platform

Can you think of anything worse than one of your favorite shows being canceled before the story is completed? Don’t think too hard, because this is a rhetorical question, and there is literally nothing worse in television than the demise of a show that has so much potential. In the case ofMindhunter,things were just starting to heat up, and season two ended with all of us at the edge of our seats wondering what was going to happen next....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1439 words · Jacqueline Decker

15 Best Easter Eggs in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

After decades of fans hoping and praying for a sequel to the beloved ’80s horror comedy classicBeetlejuice, moviegoers were finally given the treat of a lifetime when Tim Burton brought back the iconic characters for the long-awaited 2024 follow-upBeetlejuice Beetlejuice. Touting a decorated ensemble cast led by the original film’sstars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara as well as newcomers Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, and Willem Dafoe, the buzzed-about sequel has completely bewitched the world upon its electrifying debut....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1896 words · Jeffrey Christensen

15 Coming-of-Age TV Series Like Never Have I Ever You Should Watch Next

Since its premiere of thefourth and final seasonon June 8,Never Have I Everhas sparked conversations among many. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, its undeniable influence on numerous viewers cannot be overlooked. Since 2020, viewers have been captivated by the story of Devi, a feisty and socially awkward Indian teenager portrayed by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. As her journey finally reached its conclusion this June, many are left with a void they are eager to fill....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1782 words · Mathew Costa