Watch Freddie Mercury's Live Aid Performance Recreated by Rami Malek

Last Week, the production team behind the upcomingQueen movie, titledBohemian Rhapsody, released a first look atRami Malek as Freddie Mercuryin honor of the late singer’s 71st birthday. And now we have our first peek at some video footage of Malek doing a stunning job impersonating Mercury on stage for the reenactment of the Live Aid concert scene. The image that was released was amazing, but this new video footage has to be seen to believe as Malek nails Mercury’s mannerisms, even down to his piano playing style....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Todd Reynolds

Why Steve Martin Turned Down Playing Tim Walz on SNL

Saturday Night Livefans will not be seeing comedy legendSteve Martinas Minnesota Governor Tim Walz when the show returns in the fall. In a surprise move, the actor politely declined the offer whenSNLproducer Lorne Michaels approached him.Known for his ingenious skills as a comedian,Martin cited a specific reason for turning down the opportunity. The discussion about Martin potentially playing Walz began less than a day after Vice President Kamala Harris picked Walz as her running mate....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Brent Kim

Why Was Loki Cut from Avengers: Age of Ultron?

Way back in November 2014,ThorandThor: The Dark WorldstarIdris Elbarevealed that he was reprising his role as Heimdall inAvengers: Age of Ultron, teasing that he was filming a scene withChris HemsworthandTom Hiddleston. This revelation surprised many fans, sinceTom Hiddlestonhimself revealed a few years prior that his villainous character Loki would not be back, but, as it turned out, the scene was eventually cut from the final product anyway. While promotingCrimson Peak, which hits theaters October 16,Tom Hiddlestonrevealed toDigital Spythat he was supposed to be in Thor’s “dream sequence” inAvengers: Age of Ultron....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Christopher Douglas

Young Dumbledore Revealed in Fantastic Beasts 2 Cast Portrait

Today, we have learned the official title ofFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2. It is calledFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Along with this revealed, Warner Bros. has released a magical living cast portrait, that gives us a first look at all of the returning characters, along with a few new faces. Most exceptional of all is Jude Law making his introduction as ayoung Albus Dumbledore. Fantastic Beasts 2is giving fans something they have always wanted....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · John Hodge

"I Really Should Clear This Up:" James Gunn Clarifies Robert Pattinson’s Place as Batman in the DCU

The Batman Part IIis one of Warner Bros. and DC Studios' most anticipated movies, alongside the upcomingSupermanreboot, and the film’s constant delays are causing all sorts of speculation online. One of the big questions looming over the sequel’s head, especially afterJames Gunnand Peter Safran took over DC Studios, is whether Robert Pattinson’s Batman will ever join the main DCU timeline with David Corenswet’s Superman. It’s something that a large portion of the fan base has been dreaming of since the takeover, and James Gunn has given the most definitive answer yet… kind of....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · David Atkins

#IStandWithRayFisher Trends After Cyborg Actor Claims DC's Geoff Johns Threatened His Career

Ray Fisher, the actor behind Cyborg inJustice League, has finallyrevealed details behind allegations made against Joss Whedonand Warner Bros. executives. Fisher, for nearly a year, has accused Whedon and executives at the studio, such as Geoff Johns, of inappropriate behavior during reshoots on the movie that took place following original director Zack Snyder’s departure. In the wake of these details, #IStandWithRayFisher has begun trending on Twitter. Fans have rallied on social media in support of Ray Fisher following awide-ranging report that was recently released....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Robyn Harrison

'The Long Walk' Trailer: An Intense Look at Stephen King's Dystopian Thriller

Fans gottheir first look yesterdayat director Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of theStephen KingnovelThe Long Walk, and today, we have the incredible first trailer for the film that’s set to release on July 20, 2025. Written by JT Mollner (Strange Darling), the dystopian thriller tells the tale of a group of teenage boys competing in an annual contest where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot. Starring the likes of Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill, the first trailer forThe Long Walk(seen below) is an unflinching and intense look at what we can expect come September....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Samantha Cole

20 Iconic Female Movie Protagonists of the 1990s

There may not have been a more prominent point in cinema that featured women as the stars of the show, as a few of these roles go down as absolute icons of the industry. Some names likely materialized in your head off the bat, and there will be other recognizable characters, movies, and actresses to boot. But there are some characters that could very well appear a bit more unfamiliar. That shouldn’t take anything away from the value of their dynamics and developments, though, or from their respective actress’s performance....

August 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1484 words · Troy Brown

9 Underappreciated Movies About Ancient Rome

Whether it be due to its influence of democracy, technological or cultural advancements the vast country contributed to, or its might as one of the world’s first superpowers, Ancient Rome has been the subject of mass-obsession. From prestigedramas, viral trends, and political discussion, Roman culture, concepts of gender, sexuality, freedom, and class, as well as religion and expansion, continues to be at the center of intrigue, fascination, and controversy. While films such asGladiator IIand shows likeSpartacuscaptivated audiences with their focus on Roman gladiators and the greater hierarchies at play, these underrated films touch on similar subjects and broader issues such as the consequences of Roman expansion and the birth of monotheistic religions like Judaism and Christianity....

August 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1730 words · Lori Sanchez

Adam Sandler Pays Tribute to Mr. Deeds Co-star Conchata Ferrell

The entertainment world is still reeling from the passing ofTwo and Half MenstarConchata Ferrell, who sadly died on Monday at the age of 77. Several of her co-stars and admirers have taken to social media over the last few days to pay tribute to the comedian and actress, with Adam Sandler the latest to express his sadness over the news. “RIP. Great lady. Will be missed terribly,“Adam Sandlersaid, before offering his condolences to Ferrell’s loved ones....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Daniel Burns

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know

EveryJudy Blumelover has fervently wished to see Blume’s adored characters come alive on the big screen, and it looks like they are, once again, about to be granted their wish. Blume’s classic novelAre You There God? It’s Me, Margarethas been adapted into a movie by Lionsgate and promises to become a fan favorite. The author of the novel has been actively involved in the film’s production as a producer. Blume was also the one to let fans know that filming had begun via a tweet back in April 2021....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Jasmine Gay

Bad Boys 3 Brings Back Joe Pantoliano as Captain Howard

Some very good news for Bad Boys fans. Joe Pantoliano will be back alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence inBad Boys for Life, which is really, actually, finally (probably) happening for real this time. The duo recently announced on Instagram that the long-awaited sequel is finally a go and they’re looking to get production going early on in the new year. While a lot will have changed over the years, it looks like some things never change, as Captain Howard is going to be back in action....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Jacob Alvarez

Before NCIS, Sean Murray Starred in an Underrated TV Movie

Quick Links For the 21 years thatNCIShas been airing on CBS, Timothy McGee has been one of the most consistent faces in the military police program. Alongside other classic agents like Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Anthony Dinozzo, Abby Sciuto, and Ziva David, McGee’s time as a field agent really cemented him as a fan-favorite for the show. Starting from the Season 15 conclusion (and on), the same character ends up leading the current team when Dinozzo definitively resigns from the division....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Martin Marsh