Canceled Lethal Weapon 5 Plans Revealed by Creator Shane Black

It’s safe to say at this point thatLethal Weapon 5will never happen. Especially now that a new TV show with a completely different cast is on its way this fall from Fox. But that wasn’t always the case. At one point, beforeIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiadecided to make their ownLethal Weapon 5, Warner Bros. was keen on moving forward with the sequel. And it would have prominently featured the return of originalLethal WeaponstarsMel GibsonandDanny Glover....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Cynthia Myers

Captain America: Civil War: What's in Bucky's Backpack?

The last time we saw Bucky Barnes, a.k.a.The Winter Soldier(Sebastian Stan), his metal arm was trapped. Captain America (Chris Evans) and The Falcon (Anthony Mackie) found him this way in the end credits scene ofAnt-Man. This scene showed that Bucky is starting to regain some of his memories, providing a tidy segue intoCaptain America: Civil War, where Bucky will fight alongside Cap, Falcon and the rest of their team. There is still much we don’t know about how Bucky evolves in this movie, but there is one aspect of his character some fans have been curious about....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Robert Boone

Chadwick Boseman Fans Want Him to Win an Oscar for Netflix's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

With the critically-acclaimed dramaMa Rainey’s Black Bottomnow streaming on Netflix, fans are flocking to social media with calls for Chadwick Boseman to posthumously win the Best Actor Oscar for his performance. As we all know, Boseman passed away in August after a four-year battle with colon cancer. With his final movie role giving Boseman’s fans one last incredible performance from the actor, it’s perhaps the perfect time to bestow theBlack Pantherstar with his long-overdue Academy Award....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Kevin Snow

Doctor Doom Movie Is a Genre Mashup Inspired by Captain America 2

For the time being, theDoctor Doommovie is still happening, and now we have some idea of what it could look like. Noah Hawley, creator ofLegionandFargo, announced last year during San Diego Comic-Con that he was working on a movie based on the famedFantastic Fourvillain. Details have been scarce since the initial announcement, and it seemed like maybe Fox would ice the project when the Disney/Fox deal came to light, but nope....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Vincent Fletcher

Exclusive: Michele Dawson Talks New Role in Halloween Ends

“I’m a little bit of a scaredy cat,” actressMichele Dawsonsays in our Zoom interview ahead of the October 14 release ofHalloween Ends. It’s why she, prior to being cast in one of the longest-running andhighest-grossing horror movie franchisesof all time, had never seen any oftheHalloweenmovies. Of course, once she won the role of Nurse Deb in what is gearing up to be Laurie Strode’s (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) last stand against Michael Myers, she “jumped in full-force, and started watching all of them....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Jeffrey Hobbs

Explained: What The Handmaid's Tale Tells Us About Womanhood Today

Nolite te bastardes carborundorum(don’t let the bastards grind you down) is a message written by the previous Handmaid of Commander Fred’s household. The phrase in Latin is carved inside the Handmaid closet in her bedroom, almost impossible to find. This message gives June, the protagonist of thisdifficult dystopian tale(that feels too close to home to be an easy watch), and the audience a much-needed ounce of hope. Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novelThe Handmaid’s Talecould have been published in 2022 due to how relevant the issues presented in the book remain today....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1249 words · Derrick Willis

Former Disney CEO Calls Star Wars 9 Emotionless, Hails Jon Favreau as Next George Lucas

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner saysThe Rise of Skywalkerwas “somewhat emotionless.” He also went on to say that Jon Favreau is the next George Lucas. While critics, for the most part, haven’t responded to the newestStar Warsmovie too favorably, the majority of fans seem to be into it. However, the general consensus seems to be thatThe Mandalorianfeels more likeStar Warsthan anything Disney has done with the franchise thus far, which has gained Favreau and Dave Filoni many accolades....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Mrs. Alicia Lin

gen:LOCK Season 2 Is Coming to HBO Max

HBO Max has picked up gen:LOCK for a second season following its success as Rooster Teeth’s newest animated series. Starring Michael B. Jordan (Creed,Black Panther), the half-hour animated series focuses on a near-future dystopia undergoing a new, technologically driven world war.gen:LOCKoriginally premiered on Rooster Teeth. Season 2 ofgen:LOCKwill premiere on HBO Max and 90 days later will be available on Rooster Teeth for FIRST members. Fifty years in the future,gen:LOCKtells the story of an oppressive authoritarian force that threatens to conquer the world....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Kevin Contreras

Happy Death Day 2U Gets a Valentine's Day Release Date

TheFifty Shadestrilogy had its time to shine as the goto Valentine’s Day release for lovers and young couples looking to enjoy a day out at the theater. Now it’s Death turn to find a little romance. Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have officially announced thatHappy Death Day 2Uwill be in theaters for the most romantic day of the year. Happy Death Day 2Uis hitting theaters on Valentine’s Day 2019, February 14. And that sounds like the perfect time to hide behind your girlfriend as you grab her arm and scream in terror....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Michael Moran

HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series in Talks With VFX Studio Framestore

HBO’sHarry Potterseries will be a reboot of the film franchise and a closer adaptation of the book series, but it seems awfully similar thus far. The upcoming project, expected to release sometime in 2026, will feature a brand-new cast of actors in the roles made iconic in the movies. A talented creative crew headed by showrunner Francesca Gardiner (Succession) join a long list of names to bring the books to life....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Jesse Marsh

Henry Cavill's Favorite Netflix Show Should Be Yours Too

Henry Cavill, known for his performances inThe WitcherandMan of Steel, has confirmed that he, like the rest of us, is a nerd. The 42-year-old actor has proclaimed himself a nerd over the years and admitted to having geeky passions and hobbies. Cavill is a dedicated gamer, a fan of fantasy literature, and aWarhammerenthusiast. Seeing someone who embodies masculinity openly embrace his nerdiness is heartwarming, as he becomes passionate while discussing the things that interest him....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Mr. Sean Martin

How Disney Perfected Children’s Horror With a Ray Bradbury Adaptation

With the theatrical premiere of the very firstEvil Deadin 1983 being enormously successfulat the box officeandReturn of the Jedieasily overshadowing anything that came before it, you could say that Disney sorrily never had a chance with the cinematic adaptation of a beloved Ray Bradbury dark fantasy novel that released that same year. Bruce Campbell’s supernatural horror satisfied moviegoers who were looking for scares, and George Lucas’ science fiction epic mesmerized those who were into the fanatical....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 893 words · Meredith Henson

How Empire Strikes Back Kept Its Biggest Secret from Leaking

Without question,The Empire Strikes Backdoesn’t just have one of the biggest shockers in theStar Warssaga, it has one of the greatest reveals in perhaps all of cinema. Back in 1980, when the movie was released, it hit with the force of an atomic bomb, because no one saw it coming. The cast and crew were able to keep it a secret. And the truth never leaked. Surprising, the same can be said aboutStar Wars: The Last Jedi....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Leslie Johnson