WTF: Does Robert Downey Jr. Want Mel Gibson In 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron?'

WTF: Does Robert Downey Jr. Want Mel Gibson In ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron?’ In the past twenty years,Robert Downey Jr.andMel Gibsonhave all but switched places. Back then Gibson was one of the biggest stars in the world and Downey Jr. was known for being a partying troublemaker. Fast forward to now, and thanks to Marvel, Downey is one of the biggest box office stars on the planet while Gibson is persona non grata thanks to his anti-Semitic rants and other bouts of anger....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Stephanie Lewis

'American Animals' Featurette Focuses On The True Story That Inspired The Film

‘American Animals’ Featurette Focuses On The True Story That Inspired The Film American Animalstells the true story of one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history. When it came time to make the film, directorBart Laytondecided to tackle the real story head-on by involving the actual people involved. A newAmerican Animalsfeaturette examines the real individuals and the true story behind the movie. American Animals Featurette American Animalsdirector Bart Layton comes from a documentary background – he helmed the excellent docImposter....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Christopher Jones

'Archer & Armstrong' Film In Development From Valiant

‘Archer & Armstrong’ Film In Development From Valiant A highlight of the early ’90s comics scene is moving towards the big screen, and surprisingly it isn’t a Marvel or DC title. There was a time when former Marvel and DC employees created a few new comics companies, such as Image and Valiant. It’s a Valiant title that is getting a film now, as anArcher & Armstrongmovie is being developed by the current incarnation of Valiant Entertainment....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Daniel Lopez

'Black Lightning' TV Spot: The CW Debuts Its First Black Superhero Solo Series

‘Black Lightning’ TV Spot: The CW Debuts Its First Black Superhero Solo Series “Black Lightning is back,” the latest trailer for the new CW DC Comics superhero show declares. It’s an unusual choice of words for a series that introduces a little-known superhero to TV, butBlack Lightningfollows an unusual premise: the electricity-controlling hero Jefferson Pierce is a retired vigilante who returns to the world of crime-fighting. It’s theJessica Jonesstory premise, and shades of Marvel’s darker Netflix series can be seen in the newest show from CW superhero series stalwart Greg Berlanti, who is responsible for feeding us the comic book feast ofArrow, The Flash, Supergirl,andLegends of Tomorrow....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Megan Russell

'Doctor Who' Could Lose Two Companions At This Year's Holiday Special

‘Doctor Who’ Could Lose Two Companions At This Year’s Holiday Special Team TARDIS might be going down two members this holiday season. According to a new report,Doctor WhostarsBradley WalshandTosin Cole— who have played Graham and Ryan, the traveling companions to Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor, for the past two seasons — are set to leave the series in this year’s upcoming holiday special. But while Walsh and Cole will leaveMandip Gill’s Yaz to stay on as the main companion, their exit won’t be permanent, with the doors open for possible guest appearances in future episodes....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Jesus Scott

'Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool' Trailer: Annette Bening Plays Gloria Grahame In This Hollywood Story

‘Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool’ Trailer: Annette Bening Plays Gloria Grahame In This Hollywood Story Hollywood loves stories about old Hollywood, and now a veteran actress is getting a chance to shine in a true tale about an aging movie star.Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpooltells the story of the romance between British actor Peter Turner (Jamie Bell) and Oscar-winning actress Gloria Grahame, played here byAnnette Bening. While Grahame won a trophy for her work inThe Bad and the Beautiful, could this be Bening’s chance to take home the gold?...

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · David Smith

'Halloween Kills' Trailer Breakdown: Laurie Strode Is Coming For Michael Myers

‘Halloween Kills’ Trailer Breakdown: Laurie Strode Is Coming For Michael Myers Last night brought thesurprise debut of the latest trailerfor the horror sequelHalloween Kills. Despite being left to die in Laurie Strode’s burning fortress of a house in the middle of the woods, Michael Myers is still alive. As terrifying as it might be to have the masked killer stalking the streets of Haddonfield again, it appears the residents aren’t going to sit back and let him slice and slash through the town without a fight....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1144 words · Rachel Jones

'House Of Cards' Spinoffs Being Planned At Netflix

‘House Of Cards’ Spinoffs Being Planned At Netflix In the wake of news that the sixth season ofHouse of Cardswill be its last comes word of multiple spinoffs. Producers Netflix and Media Rights Capital are in the stages of planing several different ideas for a potential spinoff of the flagship Netflix series, which has been running since 2013. Word of theHouse of Cardsconclusion and potential spinoffs comes on the heels of allegations leveled against starKevin Spacey....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Allison Armstrong

'Rebecca' Review: Ben Wheatley's Slick Update On The Gothic Romance Fails To Thrill

‘Rebecca’ Review: Ben Wheatley’s Slick Update On The Gothic Romance Fails To Thrill It’s never a good idea to remake Hitchcock, even though several have tried. And whileBen Wheatley’s new NetflixRebeccais technicallynota remake, but rather a new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel, it can’t escape the Hitchock film’s legacy. Like its main character,Rebeccais living in the shadow of its predecessor. To Wheatley’s credit, he doesn’t attempt to ape Hitchcock in any way, shape, or form....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Melissa Cameron

'Sesame Street' Is Suing The Dirty Puppet Movie 'The Happytime Murders'

‘Sesame Street’ Is Suing The Dirty Puppet Movie ‘The Happytime Murders’ Dirty, filthy puppet movieThe Happytime Murdersjust got slapped with a lawsuit from the makers ofSesame Street, who aren’t very happy about all this R-rated puppet stuff. Sesame Workshop, the folks who runSesame Street, are suing the makers of the raunchy puppet movie, claiming the film tarnishes theSesame Streetbrand. Big Bird could not be reached for comment. More onThe Happytime Murderslawsuit below....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Hayden Williams

'Short Term 12' Trailer: One Of The Year's Best Films Opens August 23

‘Short Term 12’ Trailer: One Of The Year’s Best Films Opens August 23 At this year’sSouth by SouthwestFilm Festival, one film took home both top prizes awarded by the Grand Jury and Audience. That film,Destin Daniel Cretton’sShort Term 12, opens August 23. Now you’re able to get a look at the movie, as the first trailer has just been released. Short Term 12starsBrie LarsonandJohn Gallagher Jr.as a young couple who have to balance their own personal issues with the problems of the displaced kids they oversee at a foster home....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Kristina Green

'Stranger Things' Bits: Candles, Trivia, Sesame Street, Hopper Dancing And More!

‘Stranger Things’ Bits: Candles, Trivia, Sesame Street, Hopper Dancing And More! Stranger Things 2is now streaming on Netflix, in all its nostalgic glory. By now it’s safe to say most people have caught up with the new season of the hit show, which means it’s a perfect time to stock-up on a whole new slew of information gleaned from recent interviews and more! These areStranger Thingsbits! Early promotion images forStranger Things2went all-in on showing the four main kids at the center of the show decked-out inGhostbustersattire for Halloween....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Kelly Welch

'The Falcon And The Winter Soldier' Adds 'On My Block' Star Danny Ramirez

‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Adds ‘On My Block’ Star Danny Ramirez The Falcon the the Winter Soldieris in the process finishing the last bit of production that was halted earlier this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Even though production is close to wrapping up, we’re only just now learning about another cast member joining the Marvel Studios series heading to Disney+.On My BlockstarDanny Ramirezhas taken a role inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, joiningAnthony MackieandSebastian Stanas the titular characters....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Larry Peters