IT Fan Film Launches Campaign to Drag Georgie Out of the Sewer

What if Georgie Denbrough returned to the screen after his demise inIT? That’s the question independent filmmakers John Campopiano and Ryan Grulich are asking as they attempt to bring Georgie back to life after all of these years in a short film entitledGeorgie. Campopiano and Grulich have teamed up with original 1990ITminiseries Georgie actor, Tony Dakota, and are trying to raise funds to get their new short film made. Fans of Stephen King’sITcan help this new story become a reality....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Scott Johnson

James Gunn Responds to Alan Ritchson Being the DCU's Batman

Who will playBatmanin the DCU? That is the question that has been asked in almost every interviewJames Gunnhas been part of, as well as in the responses to dozens of social media posts. In his lengthy interview with Josh Horowitz, Gunn could have just given the biggest hint as to who he wants as the latest actor to play Bruce Wayne on film – but we could be just reaching....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Natasha Vaughn

Jexi Trailer #2: Adam DeVine Is Tormented by an Evil Smartphone

Lionsgate has just dropped a new Green Band trailer forJexi. The comedy tells the story of a smartphone’s A.I. assistant taking over Phil’s (Adam Devine) life. At the start, things seem to be working out perfectly, but that soon changes. The Siri-like application quickly learns how to ruin Phil’s life. While that should be scary, it’s actually hilarious in the trailer. In addition to Adam Devine, the move also stars Alexandra Shipp, Ron Funches, Charlyne Yi, Wanda Sykes, Justin Hartley, Kid Cudi, Michael Peña, and Rose Byrne as the voice of Jexi....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Jason Hill

Joker Director Says DC Films President Just Didn't Get It

Todd Phillips' billion dollar comic book movie,Joker, had something of a tumultuous time getting to the big screen, with the director opening up about how one particular studio head simply did not get it. “When the regime changed on the Warner side, the regime also changed on the DC side. They put aguy in charge at DC, Walter Hamada, who had been running a small horror label at New Line. So he didn’t have muscle to stop it, and I’m not saying he would have, but he didn’t get it....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Samuel Rivas

Joker's Heroic Turn in Justice League HBO Max Miniseries Teased by Zack Snyder

WhileThe Snyder Cutwill likely follow the general through line previously seen in the 2017 theatrical version ofJustice League, the movie is due to feature a host of both new and returning characters, the most surprising of which is Jared Leto’sJoker. While the Clown Prince of Crime’s involvement in proceedings have been largely unknown, director Zack Snyder has now revealed a few details concerning what the DC supervillain will get up to, as well as teasing a potential comic book continuation in order to fill in the gaps....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Erik Sanchez

Jurassic World 2 Has the Most Animatronic Dinos Since Jurassic Park

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdomis going to feature more animatronic dinosaurs than we’ve seen in a very long time.Jurassic Worldmanaged to successfully reinvigorate the franchise, but the vast majority of the dinosaurs seen on screen were made using CGI, with just a single scene using practical puppets to bring the prehistoric creatures to life. That’s not going to be the case inJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, according to producers. Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley recently spoke a bit aboutJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, whicharrives in theaters on June 22....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Randy Michael

Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Overturned

Jussie Smollettreceived a bit of good news in his ongoing hate-crime hoax case. The actor, who once starred in the hit Fox seriesEmpire, has seen the case overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court, bringing to an end one of the strangest celebrity cases in recent years. And that’s saying a lot. PerVariety, the Illinois Supreme Court found that the decision to try Smollet for his crimes by the special prosecutor was a violation of the actor’s rights....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Misty Murray

Knives Out 3 Gets Exciting Update & New Image From Rian Johnson

The next chapter in director Rian Johnson’s acclaimed whodunit saga,Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, has now officially wrapped filming. The filmmaker, who has received high praise forKnives Outand its sequelGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, took tosocial mediato announce the news and shared a new image (which you can check out below) from the set alongside the caption: “Aaaaaand that’s a wrap on Wake Up Dead Man. Thank you to the best crew in the world and the most brilliant cast....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Michael Sutton

Melissa McCarthy Sings 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' in Latest The Little Mermaid Teaser

Melissa McCarthy sings the beloved Disney classic “Poor Unfortunate Souls” in the latest teaser for the upcoming live action remake ofThe Little Mermaid. Released courtesy ofWalt Disney Studios, the teaser offers another glimpse at Disney’s latest foray into the world of live action, revealing a little more of how they hope to bring the story of Ariel from animation into the real world. Check out the new teaser forThe Little Mermaidbelow....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Kristen Jones

New 'Thunderbolts*' Artwork Reveals The Sentry's Villainous Costume

Thunderboltsis just days away, and as the film gets closer to release, Marvel Studios is having trouble keeping the reveal ofLewis Pullman’s Bob— aka The Sentry — under wraps.Thunderboltsis the final film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 5, and brings together pre-established characters introduced inBlack Widow,The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, andAnt-Man and the Wasp. However, the talked-about new member of the team, who is also(spoiler alert!)one of the central anti-heroes, is none other than the iconic Marvel character The Sentry, who also has the villainous persona, The Void....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · David Duffy

Nicolas Cage Reveals the Prominent Directors He Wishes to Work With

In a filmography spanning more than four decades, Nicolas Cage has been part of probably the most diverse filmography of all time. Cage has worked on films likeLeaving Las Vegas, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,8mm, andAdaptation,all of which have allowed him to work with some of the most eccentric directors, including Spike Jonze, Francis Ford Coppola, Joel Schumacher, and Sir Werner Herzog. On the other hand, his films likeGhost Rider: Spirit of Vengeanceand other moderate to low-key Direct-to-Video appearances have put him in the negative critical frame....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Anne Barnes

Nicolas Cage Vs Killer Sharks in USS Indianapolis Trailer

This summer brought the fourth film in the popularSharknadofranchise to the small screen, but for those seeking a more realistic shark-attack story, thenUSS Indianapolis: Men of Couragemight be right up your alley. A new trailer has debuted for this adaptation of an incredible true story, which doesn’t have a U.S. release date quite yet, although it did open in the Philippines last month. This new movie sheds some light on a little-known story from the very end ofWorld War II....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Philip Tucker

One of Taylor Sheridan's Favorite Movies Is 'In the Heat of the Night'

Sidney Poitierbecame the first Black actor to receive star billing in a major Hollywood production with his appearance opposite Tony Curtis in the 1958 escapee prisoner dramaThe Defiant Ones. Poitier also became the first Black actor to win the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in the 1963 comedy-drama filmLilies of the Field. However,Poitier’s most groundbreaking achievementas an actor came with the 1967 mystery dramaIn the Heat of the Night, in which Poitier plays Virgil Tibbs, a Philadelphia police detective who teams with a racist white southern sheriff to solve a murder in Sparta, Mississippi....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Misty Hill