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The Social Network star Jesse Eisenberg has expressed his keen interest in reprising his role for the fourth installment of the Now You See Me franchise. “Honestly, I would love nothing more than to star in Now You See Me 4. I’ve never felt happier than when I was playing that character. Usually, I’m cast...
Joe Eszterhas, the screenwriter behind the original Basic Instinct, has shed some light on what audiences can expect from the upcoming reimagining of the iconic thriller. According to Eszterhas, the new film will feature not only the return of Catherine Tramell—the character famously portrayed by Sharon Stone—but also her daughter, Jezebel. He offered no further...
Photo: Ollie Upton/HBO As the second season of House of the Dragon concluded, Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) brokered a desperate pact with her former confidante turned adversary, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy). The goal: secure a peaceful transition of power in King’s Landing while ensuring the safety of Alicent’s progeny. The arrangement disintegrated almost instantly...
Following the success of *The Backrooms*, another viral internet horror sensation is heading to the big screen: *The Mandela Catalogue*, as reported by Deadline. A trio of major studios—Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, Amazon MGM, and United Artists—have secured the rights to develop a feature-length adaptation of the hit YouTube series. The film will be helmed...
Last week marked the global theatrical debut of the animated blockbuster “Minions and Monsters.” In the United States, the film grossed $39 million during its opening three-day weekend, marking the franchise’s softest start to date. International markets contributed an additional $98 million, bringing the film’s total global haul to $159 million, with China leading the...
Image: Adult Swim While Rick and Morty concludes its ninth season on July 26, the wait for your next dose of imaginative animated sci-fi will be remarkably brief. Immediately following the finale, Adult Swim will debut President Curtis, a spin-off centered on U.S. President Andre Curtis (voiced by Keith David) as he defends the nation...
Curry Barker’s horror film, “Obsession,” has officially surpassed the $400 million milestone in worldwide box office revenue, currently sitting at $403 million. The feature earned $245.3 million domestically in the U.S. and an additional $157.7 million from international markets. This global haul includes Russia, where the film grossed over 370 million rubles. Given its modest...
Image: 20th Century Fox Television We are currently living through a golden age of television reboots, particularly within the realm of adult animation. Recent years have seen a flurry of revivals, from the return of Beavis and Butt-Head and Futurama to the long-awaited comeback of Clone High. However, amidst this wave of nostalgia, one particular...
During the pre-release weekend for Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes, I stopped by my local game store mid-morning to grab a few packs. It was a sleepy atmosphere; the shop was technically open, but the organized events weren’t scheduled until later in the afternoon. Aside from a pair of customers engaged in a board...
Image: Minions The Fourth of July holiday proved to be a sobering reality check for Hollywood’s biggest brands. The critically panned Supergirl experienced a catastrophic decline during its sophomore frame, while the highly anticipated Minions & Monsters arrived with a notably softer-than-expected opening. Illumination’s Minions franchise has long been a gold standard for reliable, runaway...
