Colleen Hoover's Film Adaptation of It Ends With Us Casts Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

For anyone who doesn’t keep up with recent popular literature, Colleen Hoover is currently one of the best-selling authors in the market, particularly since a viewership surge in 2022 turned her into a BookTok sensation along with her landmark novelIt Ends With Us. The movie was optioned for film back in 2019, and since then, details on the production have been kept largely under wraps. However, per a report fromCollider, Hoover took to her TikTok and made the official casting announcement for the film’s two lead stars....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Andrew Aguirre

Daniel Dae Kim Replaces Ed Skrein in Hellboy Reboot

Exactly two weeks afterEd Skreinmade a surprise exit from Lionsgate’sHellboyreboot, following “whitewashing” concerns about his character Major Ben Daimio, a replacement has been found. Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim has entered talks to play Ben Daimio, who, in the comics is a Japanese-American character. After Ed Skrein stepped away from the role, Lionsgate released a statement stating that the studio will re-cast the character, “with an actor more consistent with the character in the source material,” and it seems they’ve found their man in Daniel Dae Kim....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · David Williams

David Fincher's Serial Killer Masterpiece 'Zodiac' Has a New Streaming Home

If you have a thing for serial killer movies, then you might want to look into any available deals forParamount+.Zodiac, the crime film based on the true story of the serial murderer who terrorized California in the Sixties, has been added to the streamer’s library as of August 1. Written byScream’s James Vanderbilt, anddirected by master of the thriller David Fincher,Zodiacboasts a stacked cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Brian Cox, Elias Koteas, and Dermot Mulroney, among others....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Tyler Obrien

Dogtooth Star Mary Tsoni Passes Away at 30

Greek actress Mary Tsoni, who had a breakdout role in the 2009 indie hitDogtooth,passed awayat the age of 30 yesterday. The actress was found dead in an Athens, Greece apartment by her close friend and fellow actress Lewsha Camille Simboura. Here’s what Simboura had to say in a social media post about her friend’s passing. “Can’t believe I just found Mary Tsoni dead on the 5th floor. RIP. Sorry I didn’t come sooner....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Robert Chan

Don Rickles, Legendary Comedian, Passes Away at 90

The Hollywood community is in morning once again, with another iconic performer passing away.Don Rickles, the legendary insult comedian and actor,diedat the age of 90, in his Los Angeles home. The actor/comedian’s publicist,Paul Shefrin, confirmed that his client had succumbed to kidney failure earlier today. The Hollywood Reporterreveals that the funeral services will be private, and that donations can be made in thelate comedian’s name to his son’s organization, the Larry Rickles Endowment Fund at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Jared Graham

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Cast Interviews & Panel Video from Comic-Con

In the opening moments of Marvel Studios' massiveHall Hpanel at Comic-Con,Kevin Feigewas asked by moderatorChris Hardwickwhy the studio famously skipped the convention last year. The studio president and producer stated that, “We only want to come when we have a lot of stuff to show you,” which set the tone for the panel that featured the first trailer forDoctor Strange, along with sneak peeks atSpider-Man: Homecoming,Thor: Ragnarokand the confirmation ofBrie Larsonstarring inCaptain Marvel....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Jeremy Martin

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Zoe Saldaña Got Much More Screen Time as Gamora Than She Expected

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3has managed to carve its niche, cementing itself as a beacon in the interstellar narratives that have graced our screens. This concluding segment provides a spectacle ofZoe Saldaña’s evolving interpretation of Gamora, embodying friendship and perseverance within a narrative marked by growth, loss, and an unwavering journey to salvation. Undoubtedly one of the film’s central luminaries, Saldaña found herself venturing into unknown territories with her reprized role as Gamora, a journey that has left both her and the audiences astoundingly gratified....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Karl Gibson

Heart of the Sea Trailer #3 Has Chris Hemsworth on a Whale Hunt

Last year, Warner Bros. released two domestictrailersand an international trailer for directorRon Howard’s adaptationIn the Heart of the Sea. At the time, the drama was set to hit theaters in March 2015, but the studio ended up pushing it to July 07, 2025, giving it a prime release date for awards season consideration. Nearly nine months after the last footage was released, the third domestic trailer has debuted for this harrowing adventure, based on an incredible true story....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Felicia Griffith

Into the Badlands Episode 3.8 Recap: Leopard Catches Cloud

It sure came up on us fast but we’re already at the mid-season finale forInto the Badlands! It’s definitely been a good mix with the Baron war, Sunny (Daniel Wu) trying to get little Henry cured, and Pilgrim’s (Babou Ceesay) quest to find Azra. The best thing is that this is only the half-way point so we have a lot more to look forward to! We openLeopard Catches Cloudwith a shot of The Master (Chipo Chung) at the monastery who we haven’t seen in a very long time and personally has been a big unanswered question for me....

August 22, 2025 · 12 min · 2449 words · Maria Watkins

Kate Winslet's Avatar 2 Character Revealed

James Cameron recently sat down with Vanity Fair to talk about the 20th Anniversary ofTitanicand the questions inevitably went intoAvatar 2territory, where the director shed some light on Kate Winslet’s character. Production ofAvatar 2is currently under way with Cameron filming parts 2 and 3 together and then coming back to do the final 2 installments in his ambitiousAvatarplan. The total budget for all of the movies is said to be over $1 billion and James Cameron is looking to break new ground along the way....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Tina Castro

Kylo Ren Was Almost Bald in The Last Jedi

It’s been just a few days sinceThe Last Jedihit theaters, bringing in a whopping$220 million domesticin its opening weekend, with just over $450 million worldwide. Released concurrently with the movie itself was the new bookThe Art of Star Wars: The Last Jediby author Phil Szostak, from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Abrams Books, and in case you haven’t gotten to pick up this book yet, a new concept art illustration poses some rather interesting questions....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Donna Payne

Lord of the Rings TV Show Will Get 5 Seasons, Spin-Off Planned

New details have emerged for Amazon’s upcomingThe Lord of the RingsTV series. The deal was initially announced last year to bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic land of Middle Earth to the small screen, whichcost the company a whopping $250 million, just for starters in order to get the very complicated deal done. When all is said and done, the The Lord of the Rings show will likely wind up being the most expensive show ever made, costing more than $1 billion....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Emily Casey

Marvel Announces 22-Movie Marathon in Celebration of Avengers: Endgame

It’s been a big day for Marvel fans. The studio has released the fourth, and what is possibly the finalAvengers: Endgametrailer, a couple of awesome new posters and announced that tickets are on sale. It has also been announced that Marvel and Disney are planning a truly epic 22-Movie marathon featuring every entry in the first three phases of the MCU. It will burn your eyes out, guaranteed. In 12 North America theaters (11 U....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Kenneth Douglas