Gambit Finally Shoots This Summer, Director Announcement Coming Soon

With 20th Century Fox recently pushing the release dates for two of its threeX-Menmovies originally slated to open this year (The New MutantsandX-Men: Dark Phoenix), many are wondering ifGambitis still moving forward, and it seems that is actually the case. Despitelosing director Gore Verbinskiin January, a new report claims production is still expected to begin this summer, with a June 19 production start date revealed. While this has not been confirmed by the studio, it also comes on the heels of another report that revealed a new draft of the script was coming in this month....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Cindy Nelson

Ghostbusters 2020 Gets a New Title?

According to a new rumor,Ghostbusters 2020might be released under the titleGhostbusters: Afterlife. With the upcoming movie serving as a direct sequel to the originalGhostbustersandGhostbusters II, it has been referred to asGhostbusters 3and more commonly asGhostbusters 2020. Now, Film Studies is reporting sources tell them the upcoming sequel will be released with theAfterlifesub-title, which echoes another report from BadTaste in Italy. The rumor is already generating a lot of discussion online, but as no one involved with the project has yet commented on the reports, it’s important to remember the rumored title is not confirmed....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Mallory Watkins

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's Director Reveals Inspiration Behind Sequel's 'Weird as F—k Villains'

Will there be any 35-foot-long, 600-pound Twinkies terrorizing the streets of New York City inGhostbusters: Frozen Empire?Probably not, but there’s sure to be plenty of psychokinetic energy in the Big Apple for the Ghostbusters to deal with. And this time around, a film in the franchise is looking to the animated series,The Real Ghostbusters(1986-1991), for some eerie inspiration.Frozen Empire’sdirector, Gil Kenan, revealed in an exclusive interview withEmpirewhat it was about the TV show that crossed over into the upcoming sequel....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Jacqueline Hunt

Giancarlo Esposito Utilized Yoga and Meditation to Bring Breaking Bad Character to Life

One of pop culture’s most terrifying characters would be Gustavo Fring ofBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul, the drug kingpin who masquerades as a fried chicken restaurant chain owner to hide his illegal deeds. For the public, Gus always has a smile on his face, allowing the more dastardly person that he really is to essentially hide in plain sight. Of course, those who’ve seen the other side of Gus behind closed doors would know how frightening he can be, able to brutally murder someone without showing a hint of emotion....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Mary Carter

Hawkeye Star Hailee Steinfeld Shares First Thoughts on Becoming Marvel's Kate Bishop

Following ongoing rumors,Bumblebeestar Hailee Steinfeld was recently confirmed to be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe asHawkeyeprotégé, Kate Bishop. The actress has at last commented on the role, and what it has been like to become a part of the hugely popular franchise saying, she’s “honoured to be part of the MCU.” “[I’m] so, so excited and honored obviouslyto be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universeand be playing alongside Jeremy. He’s wonderful and [it’s] quite, quite a different world than Dickinson....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Leonard Hernandez

Heidi Klum Cancels Her Annual Halloween Party for the Second Year in a Row

Heidi Klum is the official Halloween queen in Hollywood. Her annual costume parties have become a spectacle of celebrities donning magnificent costumes. Heidi takes the cake every year. With over-the-top costumes, many of which involve the model undergoing hours of prosthetics to achieve iconic looks based on superheroes and some of her favorite characters, no one can deny this is her favorite holiday. But this yearHeidi Klumis skipping her bash feeling it’s too early to tell if it’s safe....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Christina Mason

How Ronald Reagan Went from Movie Star to United States President

Quick Links Ronald Reaganwasn’t just the President of the United States. The presidency was the last in a long line of jobs for Reagan and one that allowed him to flex his acting chops and capitalize on the charisma he’d honed over years in the public sphere. Reagan didn’t enter politics without building his reputation in Hollywood, however. Reagan made a name for himself as an ardent patriot and a man of the people....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Jeffrey Smith

How Tár Gives a Nuanced Take on Wokeness and Cancel Culture

TÁRmay be controversial, but it’s also a brilliant triumph for unapologetically tackling topics that most Hollywood films would never dare take on. Cate Blanchettis widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in history. It’s not hard to understand why, since she boasts a colossal list of individual awards that include two Academy Awards and four Golden Globes. With too many standout performances to mention, as an artist, her hegemonic status at times is certainly merited....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · Nicole Quinn

Hulu’s Upcoming Series The Other Black Girl Rounds Out Main Cast With New Cast Additions

Hulustarted this year with an impressive slate of original releases, including the fresh and unruly superhero comedy seriesExtraordinary, the season 2 debut ofHow I Met Your Father, and the upcoming limited docu-seriesThe 1619 Project. The streaming titan continues to expand upon its original content with a mélange of stories and perspectives. Last August, Hulu gave the series order toThe Other Black Girlbased on the eponymous New York Times bestseller by Zakiya Dalila Harris....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Tina Rodriguez

J.J. Abrams Will Not Direct Star Wars 9

WhenJ.J. Abramssigned on to directStar Wars: The Force Awakens, many assumed that he was taking the helm for the whole trilogy, includingStar Wars: Episode VIIIandStar Wars: Episode IX. That all changed last year when it was reported thatRian Johnsonis taking over as writer and director onStar Wars: Episode VIII. But a report from earlier this year claimed thatJ.J. Abramswas considering coming back to directStar Wars: Episode IX. As is the case with manyStar Warsrumors, it turns out that report is untrue as well....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Timothy Johnson MD

Jack Quaid Appears Beaten Up at NBA Game to Promote 'Novocaine'

Jack Quaidserved a slam dunk of a marketing stunt for his new movieNovocaineduring a recent NBA game. The actor attended the Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Clippers game on Mar. 9, but he was spotted looking a little worse for wear. Quaid was seated next to hisNovocainecostar, Amber Midthunder, but he didn’t appear to be having the best time — not because of the action unfolding on the court, but rather the action that was happening away from it....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Kristen Garcia

Joker and Harley Go Fifty Shades Darker in Suicide Squad Mashup Video

It had to happen. It was only a matter of time. One of next year’s biggest blockbusters has gotten the mashup treatment with one of this year’s box office hits. That’s right, in a special fan made video, The Joker and Harley Quinn go allFifty Shades Darker. And it’s pretty spectacular. The relationship between The Joker and Harleen Frances Quinzel was already dark. But if you thought it couldn’t go any darker, you were wrong....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Christina Robinson

Jon Cryer Recalls Charlie Sheen Breakdown and the Crazy Internet Storm That Followed

Jon Cryer recently took some time to reflect on Charlie Sheen’sTwo and a Half Mendrama. The two actors starred on the hit sitcom throughout eight seasons. However, the eighth season was not able to be completed, due to Sheen going off to rehab. He was later fired from the show because of his “dangerously self-destructive conduct,” according to Warner Bros. lawyers. The actor went on to make some pretty harsh comments about series creator Chuck Lorre during the same time, while simultaneously making headlines for himself over heavy drug abuse and mental illness....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · David Huff