https://screenrant.com All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:09:33 GMT en-US hourly 60 Dathomir is one of the most fascinating planets in the Star Wars franchise, thanks to its rich history and connection to the dark side. Originally featured in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Dathomir has appeared in several TV shows and video games, opening new avenues for future stories. The planet has been crucial to several important Star Wars characters, cementing its place in the canon timeline.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:09:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-dathomir-explained/ Given that Back to the Future is one of the most beloved trilogies of all time, it is not surprising that Back to the Future 4 news continues to pop up every once in a while. The original movie introduced the world to Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and the time-traveling DeLorean that took him back to 1955 where he and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) had to save Marty's future. The massive success led to two sequels before the story of Marty McFly and Doc Brown seemingly came to a satisfying end. Of course, nothing in Hollywood is over forever and there have been rumors of Back to the Future 4 news ever since.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/back-to-the-future-4-news-story-confirmation/ From his introduction in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to his role in Star Wars canon, Darth Revan had developed into one of the franchise's most engaging characters. While he was initially a character that players could customize in any way, Revan's story has expanded significantly in subsequent Star Wars releases, including video games, books, and comics. With such a detailed timeline and an incredible design to match, it's no wonder Darth Revan has become one of Star Wars' most popular characters.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-darth-revan-kotor-canon/ With 2023's Scream 6 continuing on the beloved slasher franchise, fans are already eager for all the Scream 7 news. The original Scream was released in 1996 and revitalized the slasher genre while introducing a meta element to horror movies that changed the genre forever. Director Wes Craven returned to continue the story of Sidney Prescott and her friends being stalked by various Ghostface killers. Following Craven's death, the franchise took a new direction with a new cast of young characters who were poised to carry the series forward and the Scream 7 news indicates there are still plans of more to come.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:01:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/scream-7-story-cast-ghostface-return/ Wonka appears to be a promising reimagination of Roald Dahl's stories, but its casting choices have already stirred some complex controversies. Directed by Paul King, Wonka will not tread the same path as the other previous adaptations of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Instead, it will walk audiences through the adventures of younger Willy Wonka and how the eccentric chocolatier first met the Oompa-Loompas. Apart from having a scintillating storyline, Wonka has also made some incredible casting choices by featuring Timothee Chalamet as young Willy Wonka and Rowan Atkinson as Priest.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonka-hugh-grant-casting-controversy-explained/ DC's The Flash: Escape The Midnight Circus features Barry Allen repeating the same mistake he made in The Flash just one month after the movie's release. Andy Muschietti's The Flash marks the first time the titular speedster stars in a live-action movie. Yet, it adapts what might be the Flash's most ambitious story. With Ezra Miller's Barry Allen traveling back in time to save his mother and altering the entire DC universe in the process, the DCEU's version of DC's iconic Flashpoint storyline delivers a lesson about accepting the past and moving on from painful memories.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-the-flash-escape-midnight-circus-barry-allen-learned-nothing-disaster/ While the American-made Godzilla movies are still in progress, Kaiju pioneers Toho are ensuring the King of the Monsters still has a theatrical stomping in 2023 — and ever since the Godzilla Minus One news broke there's been huge anticipation. Toho International is the original Godzilla movie-making studio, creating the first Gojira movie in 1954. Godzilla Minus One is the 33rd movie in the franchise from Toho and their first live-action movie since Shin Godzilla in 2016. However, there were three animated Godzilla movies from the company that went straight to Netflix.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/godzilla-minus-one-story-trailer-cast-release-date/ While many viewers and critics could not help but admire The Shawshank Redemption and its big twist, Stephen King had the weirdest complaint about it. Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, The Shawshank Redemption unfolds as a rite of passage for a man who gets falsely convicted of murdering his wife. Based on Stephen King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, the movie's timeless take on themes of hope and redemption was heavily lauded by critics and audiences following its release.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:50:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-shawshank-redemption-hole-criticism/ Mirage's comedic timing and hilarious one-liners make him one of the most admirable characters in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, immediately evoking curiosity about who has voiced him. Based on Hasbro's toy line, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is the seventh installment in the franchise's live-action movie series and the second Transformers live-action movie that has not been directed by Michael Bay. Primarily set on 1994 Earth, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts begins by introducing Noah Diaz, a former military engineer who struggles to keep up with the growing medical expenses of his younger brother.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:31:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/who-voices-mirage-transformers-rise-beasts/ The Creator movie news promises a thrilling sci-fi journey that pushes the boundaries of AI-based futurism, and the details known so far about the cast and story have only added to the anticipation. After helming the Godzilla reboot and the acclaimed Star Wars movie Rogue One, Gareth Edwards is revisiting the sci-fi genre with an original story of his own. Also penning the screenplay with his Rogue One collaborator Chris Weitz, Edwards gears up for his return to cinema after nearly seven years. The wait is bound to generate excitement and with actors like Gemma Chan (Eternals) and Ken Watanabe (Godzilla) attached to it, The Creator also boasts a high-profile cast.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-creator-cast-story-release-date-trailer-updates/ Scarlet Witch was by far Marvel’s Phase 4 most powerful character, yet Wanda could not beat Thanos in either Avengers: Infinity War or Avengers: Endgame. Years before Marvel Studios could use the X-Men, Captain America: The Winter Soldier introduced Wanda and Pietro Maximoff, who in this version could not be described as mutants. As a result, a lot about Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver was changed for the MCU, including how Wanda's powers work.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/scarlet-witch-avengers-endgame-thanos-weaker/ Rose DeWitt Bukater and her mother, Ruth, part ways in Titanic as the ship is sinking, but the movie never addresses what happens to Ruth later on. Rose and Ruth's relationship throughout the film is complicated. Rose's father is no longer in the picture, and as Ruth reminds her daughter while she's lacing her corset, all their money is gone. In an attempt to maintain their status in their upper-class circle, Ruth is set on Rose marrying Cal. Kate Winslet and Frances Fisher do an impeccable job bringing the tension between the characters to life, which leaves viewers rooting for Rose to break free.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/what-happened-rose-mother-after-titanic/ Elemental's box office numbers have gained a tremendous amount of ground since the film's lackluster debut, indicating that the problems upon its release were created by Disney's poor marketing decisions. With a budget of $200 million, the Pixar movie appeared to be supremely ill-fated when its opening weekend sales made a mere $29.6 million (via Box Office Mojo). Elemental's hole was dug even deeper as the bulk of media sites prematurely labeled the film a box office bomb and predicted it would struggle to shine among other summer movies like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Barbie.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/pixar-elemental-box-office-disney-marketing-campaign-problem/ James Gunn's DCU plans clash with what the Snyderverse tried to set up, and there is one line that shows why they can't both work together. After a ten-year stint with Zack Snyder's roadmap and repeated attempts to resonate with audiences, writer-director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran took the DCU reigns in hopes of making the DCU a little more like the MCU. While the two cinematic universes have been "competing" for years, the MCU has often been praised by both critics and audiences.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/snyderverse-james-gunn-dcu-plans-not-fit-reason/ Fede Álvarez’s as-yet-untitled upcoming Alien movie is setting out to bring the franchise back to its horror roots by copying the most terrifying trick from the original film. The new Alien movie is part of Disney’s ongoing effort to cash in on all the lucrative franchises it acquired in its merger with 21st Century Fox. Starring Cailee Spaeny and Isabela Merced, the Alien sequel is scheduled to be released on August 16, 2024. It was originally slated for a straight-to-streaming release on Hulu, but it’s since shifted to a theatrical release so audiences can experience the intergalactic terror on the big screen.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/alien-new-movie-director-perfect-original-scary-restore/ Quentin Tarantino's unmade Star Trek 4 movie has become one of the franchise's great "What If?" questions, but it didn't happen for a number of reasons. The Tarantino project was just one of many prospective versions of Star Trek 4, the next entry in J.J. Abrams' Kelvin Timeline franchise. Various versions of Star Trek 4 have risen and fallen since 2016, including a return by Chris Hemsworth as Lt. George Samuel Kirk in a time travel movie. The most intriguing of these possible Star Trek 4 ideas was the script written by Quentin Tarantino and Mark L. Smith, writer of the Oscar winning Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Revenant.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-4-quentin-tarantino-movie-explained/ Tom Hanks is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, and his children, Colin Hanks, Elizabeth Hanks, Chet Hanks, and Truman Hanks, have all found their way into show business in one way or another. Of the Hanks children, Colin is the one with the most prominent career, as he has appeared in The House Bunny, the Jumanji series, and Impeachment: American Crime Story. And while Elizabeth and Chet have several years of professional acting under their belts, Truman Hanks' acting credits are the most recent.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/truman-hanks-movies-tom-hanks-son/ The Expendables 4 news so far has promised a return to form for the bombastic franchise, but with some notable changes to freshen up the formula of Sylvester Stallone's celebration of the over-the-top 80s action movies that made him and his co-stars household names. The Expendables series began in 2010 with director, writer, and star Sylvester Stallone assembling a team of some of the biggest names in the action genre for a throwback romp about a team of elite mercenaries carrying out dangerous missions around the world. The team returned for two sequels in 2012 and 2014, but the franchise seemed to come to an end after that. However, after a lot of talk and promises, The Expendables 4 — officially titled EXPEN4BLES — is on the way.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/expendables-4-movie-release-date-story-cast-updates/ Although the Hollywood masterpiece, Casablanca, had the potential for a sequel, it seemed that studios were hesitant to go through with the plans after noticing that the Rick Blaine twist. Overall, the film received massive praise, securing eight Oscar nominations and winning three for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture. Its screenplay was skillfully written by Julius J. & Philip G. Epstein and Howard Koch, who loosely based it on Murray Burneet and Joan Alison unproduced play "Everybody Comes to Rick's".

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/casablanca-2-rick-blaine-spy-twist-bad/ The decision to introduce so many new faces to the MCU Phase 5 could become a major problem for the heroes down the road. Over the last several MCU releases, Marvel has introduced a huge number of characters, particularly many young characters. From Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) to young Prince Toussiant T'Challa (Divine Love Konadu-Sun), Marvel is expanding its roster and giving fans even more heroes to love.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/mcu-phase-5-kid-introduction-future-hero-problem/ Christopher Nolan has long been criticized for his sound design, which makes it difficult to understand the characters' dialogue, and that problem has continued with Oppenheimer. The director's newest movie follows J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American physicist who led The Manhattan Project and created the atomic bomb. While Nolan is one of the most remarkable and beloved filmmakers of this generation, he often draws criticism for the way the sound is mixed in his movies. The dialogue in Nolan's films is mixed low and made hard to hear over the movies' scores and loud action sequences, which has weirdly always been an intentional choice of the director's.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/christopher-nolan-movies-dialogue-problem-explained/ After Everything is the fifth installment of the After film series, and it is set to be released on September 13, 2023. The franchise originally launched with the film After, which stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott and Josephine Langford as Tessa Young, and the story follows the young couple's tumultuous love story. Because After Everything is advertised as the final chapter of the After series, it is expected that the movie will bring closure to the popular franchise.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:01:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/after-everything-based-book-movie-series/ Across his over 30-year career, Jim Carrey has done very few film sequels and has even made it a rule to avoid them, with The Truman Show being a perfect example of why his rule exists. Carrey is best known for his comedic work, having started out in television on In Living Color, a sketch comedy series that also helped launch the careers of Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Foxx, David Alan Greer, and more. Carrey solidified his status as a comedy movie star in 1994 with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, which led to him starring in the more dramatic classic and arguably his best work, 1998’s The Truman Show.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:20:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/jim-carrey-truman-show-career-no-sequels-rule-justify/ Darth Sidious was the ultimate Sith, yet one canon Star Wars Sith Lord had a Force lightning power that Palpatine never achieved. Star Wars’ Force lighting power was introduced in Return of the Jedi, when the mysterious Emperor shot lightning bolts from his fingertips against Luke Skywalker. The idea was for the Emperor, who did not carry a lightsaber in the film, to have a different fighting style compared to Darth Vader. Since then, several Star Wars characters have used Force Lightning, not just in the movies but in animated shows, comics, novels, and video games.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sith-force-lightning-palpatine-dreams-of/ Pixar has ignored its most beloved cameo tradition in recent movies, but Toy Story 5 is the perfect opportunity to bring it back. Even though Toy Story 4 was heavily marketed as the final chapter of the series, and it saw the central duo of Woody and Buzz parting ways, the saga will continue in Toy Story 5. With the unexpected commercial underperformance of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, Disney’s supply of sure-fire hit movies is dwindling. Toy Story 5 is one of the studio’s few guaranteed blockbusters, so Pixar is working to bring Woody and Buzz back together.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/toy-story-5-pixar-john-ratzenberger-cameo-tradition-fix/ The Last Voyage Of The Demeter cast leads the exciting new movie that brings Dracula back as the terrifying horror antagonist he always has been, with a return to his roots as a Nosferatu-like menace combined with a claustrophobic high-seas setting. The movie is inspired by a brief section within Bram Stoker's original Dracula novel that details a ship — the titular Demeter — making its voyage to London. However, unbeknownst to the crew, Dracula is being transported in a crate across the seas and wakes during the voyage to feast on the crew. It is an exciting setup for a horror movie that looks like a mix between a vampire movie and Alien, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter cast is a great ensemble to help tell the tale.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/last-voyage-of-the-demeter-cast-character-guide/ Sigourney Weaver's role in Avatar: The Way of Water raised eyebrows given that she was playing a 14-year-old girl, but the actor's new role goes in entirely the opposite direction. In 2009's Avatar, Weaver played Dr. Grace Augustine, an exobiologist and the head of the Avatar Program who joins Jake Sully on his mission to help the Na'vi fight back against the humans. After advocating for peaceful relations with the Na'vi, Grace is shot and dies after a failed attempt to have the Tree of Souls transfer Grace into her avatar. Nevertheless, Weaver returns in 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water, but she plays a different character.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:50:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/sigourney-weaver-lost-flowers-alice-hart-avatar-2-casting-age-reverse/ This post may contain spoilers for Mutant MayhemMutant Mayhem continued a troubling trend as it underutilizing the catchphrase "Cowabunga" (which has been an issue in several TMNT movies). Since its release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem gained high praise from audiences and critics alike, holding a nearly-perfect score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. This beat out the score for every other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie except for the Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover film. Many people have called the movie their favorite of the franchise, surpassing even the 1990s TMNT movie.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:10:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-cowabunga-catchphrase-problem/ It's hard to believe that at one point Paramount didn't want to cast Marlon Brando in his Oscar-winning role in The Godfather. In what has become a career-defining performance amidst a legacy of terrific roles, Brando played Vito Corleone, the patriarch and don of the Corleone crime family. His story, (also outlined in flashbacks with Robert DeNiro as a young Vito Corleone), not only shapes the narrative of Francis Ford Coppola's drama but its subsequent sequels, with the don's decisions casting a long shadow over the saga of the next generation and beyond.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:50:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-godfather-movie-marlon-brando-don-corleone-almost-not-cast/ Warning: This post contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/hollywood-best-chris-pine-winner-tmnt-mutant-mayhem/ 2023's summer smash hit Barbie has destroyed a specific record that was held by one film for over 30 years. Released in July 2023, Barbie was part of one of the biggest box office phenomenons of the year due in part to having the same release date as Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. The humorously titled "Barbenheimer" weekend broke numerous box office records, with Barbie being the stronger of the two regarding worldwide box office hauls.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/barbie-box-office-highest-grossing-comedy-movie-all-time/ Although Return of the Jedi concludes the original Star Wars trilogy with a Rebel victory, the destruction of the second Death Star presents potentially catastrophic problems for the Forest Moon of Endor. This issue is addressed in-universe in the original Legends continuity, but the canon-exclusive Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker seemingly makes matters worse for the new continuity in its depiction of the Death Star II’s wreckage, reopening the discussion regarding Return of the Jedi’s ending. Like Legends, the current Star Wars canon also addresses the aftermath of the battle station’s destruction, attempting to mitigate the potentially dark implications of the Rebellion’s victory.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-return-jedi-endor-holocaust-theory/ The success of Oppenheimer is great news for Matt Damon, as it's broken his streak of box office bombs. The 52-year-old actor is one of the most beloved in Hollywood, but non franchise movies have generally struggled at the box office in recent years. Oppenheimer and Barbie, however, seemed to have proven that with enough buzz circulating the internet, a well-made, original story can still make money. In a massive ensemble cast, Matt Damon stands out in some of Oppenheimer's most comedic and heartwarming scenes, portraying Lt. General Leslie Groves.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:50:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/oppenheimer-movie-matt-damon-success-box-office-bombs/ Dune cast two lead characters with performers whose real-life age difference would be weird within their fictional dynamic, but ultimately, the actors were able to pull it off. Denis Villeneuve's adaptation has no shortage of exceptionally talented performers who vary in many regards — age included. The diversity on set helped pull together the far-reaching, interstellar society of the science fiction epic originally penned by author Frank Herbert.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dune-timothee-chalamet-rebecca-ferguson-age-gap-paul-mother-impressive/ The first Jurassic Park movie kicked off a trilogy that would become a franchise, and the film’s biggest danger was actually a real-life problem as well. Jurassic Park was expected to become a big movie before it was even truly Jurassic Park, with director Steven Spielberg acquiring the rights to Michael Crichton’s novel before its 1990 publication date. When the film premiered in 1993, it was the highest-grossing film of its time off a $63 million budget and extensive marketing campaign. The certified hit is still remarkable for its groundbreaking CGI to create the terrifying, realistic-looking dinosaurs, but one hazard in the film was made naturally.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/jurassic-park-hurricane-real-danger/ Ben Affleck's solo Batman movie remains a fascinating chapter of the DCEU, albeit an unmade one. Ben Affleck debuted as Batman in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and though the film itself saw a very split reception, Affleck's portrayal of the Dark Knight was nonetheless well received. Unfortunately, that divisive reception to Batman v Superman led to Warner Bros. making significant changes to the then-upcoming Justice League, which then played a role in Affleck walking away from his planned Batman movie.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/ben-affleck-batman-movie-details-explained/ Having been introduced at the beginning of Star Wars' Skywalker saga, it seems as though the Sith Rule of Two has been misunderstood. In the 24 years since The Phantom Menace, the Rule of Two has essentially been viewed a concrete doctrine established by the early Sith Lord Darth Bane. However, that doesn't seem to have been the original intention as envisioned by George Lucas.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-george-lucas-sith-rule-of-two-misunderstood/ Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny may not have not gotten great reviews, but it brought Steven Spielberg and George Lucas' vision full circle. Following Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by 13 years, the 2023 movie sees Indy (Harrison Ford) attempting to retrieve the titular Dial of Destiny, aka the Antikythera, which was built by Archimedes in 212 BC. Indy's goddaughter, Helen, believes the dial is a time travel device. Surprisingly, Helen turns out to be right, as the dial sends her and Indy to a portal that takes them back 2,000 years to the Siege of Syracuse.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:50:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-dial-of-destiny-movie-spielberg-lucas-vision/ Deadpool 3 received a massive spike in popularity and hype when set photos and videos revealed a comic-accurate costume for Wolverine, and a subtle detail on his suit may hint towards a wild MCU cameo. Despite Deadpool and Deadpool 2 being created by Fox, Disney's acquisition of the company - including its film rights for several Marvel characters - means that the third installment will be an official entry in the MCU. Of course, Deadpool being who he is, the character's introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is poised to be filled with fourth wall breaking and absurdist meta-humor.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/wolverine-mcu-suit-makes-deadpool-3-theory-more-likely/ Top Gun: Maverick finally came out in 2022, being the long-awaited follow-up to the 1986 classic, and this massive time gap can be explained by Tom Cruise initially being hesitant to return for a Top Gun sequel. Despite the original Top Gun being one of Cruise's most iconic films, it took decades for a sequel to come out. Although the eventual Top Gun 2 was a hit, becoming one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, many viewers have wondered why it took so long for the film to get made. So, here's why Tom Cruise hesitated to make Top Gun: Maverick for so long, according to the actor.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:10:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/top-gun-2-irresponsible-tom-cruise-navy-promotion/ Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have been in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent years, so some people may forget that they were actually in one movie together, The Rum Diary, and it was a box office disaster. Depp and Heard have been better known for their acrimonious split and subsequent lawsuit than for their body of work in recent years. The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial tabloid headlines have understandably caused audiences to forget that both are talented actors, but their talent wasn't enough to save The Rum Diary.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/johnny-depp-amber-heard-movie-fail-box-office/ Stanley Kubrick left his mark all over the film industry, including one record with Eyes Wide Shut that no one in Hollywood is trying to beat. The legendary filmmaker is known for creating some of the most iconic movies of all time, including The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange. His exceptional work defined several genres, from science fiction to horror, to historical epics. However, it is his final film, the mystery thriller Eyes Wide Shut, that set one of the most ridiculous records in film history.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/stanley-kubrick-eyes-wide-shut-production-record/ Gal Gadot's confirmation of a Wonder Woman 3 movie taking place within James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe can bring major continuity problems to the new franchise. The new DC Universe aims to establish a new beginning for DC after the DCEU's shaky ten-year run. To achieve it, the DCU is leaving behind characters such as Henry Cavill's Superman, Ben Affleck's Batman, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Black Adam. However, some returning actors put the idea of a full reboot into question.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:10:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-3-dc-reboot-more-complicated/ Clint Eastwood passed on a Western movie role that went on to feature one of John Wayne's best performances. While Westerns were once one of the most dominant genres in Hollywood, they waned greatly in popularity during the 1960s. Eastwood was one of the last movie stars to make his name off the genre, thanks to the success of Sergio Leone's Dollars trilogy or Hang 'Em High. Clint Eastwood's Western movies were a good deal darker and more cynical than those produced during the "Golden Age" of studio movies - which might be one reason John Wayne wasn't a fan.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:10:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/shootist-movie-john-wayne-clint-eastwood-western-passed/ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is often regarded as the best Disney Star Wars movie and can also be described as the Oppenheimer of the franchise. Christopher Nolan's latest epic has enjoyed great success at the box office and has been praised as the director's most ambitious film. Oppenheimer is a remarkable technical achievement, with Nolan going so far as to create an atomic explosion to achieve the best results possible. Behind the spectacle and expert filmmaking, Oppenheimer is a gripping tale of a man who changed the world forever and ushered in the nuclear age that will continue to shape humanity for generations.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-oppenheimer/ Dwayne Johnson is one of the most bankable movie stars working today, and the actor has appeared in 30 or more action movies in his two-decade acting career (some of which are classics, while others have totally disappeared into obscurity). Johnson first became famous for his wrestling pseudonym, The Rock, and was known across the world for The Rock's eyebrow, ridiculous one-liners (such as "Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?") and absolutely oozing charisma. It was clear very early on that Johnson was never going to be confined to just the wrestling ring, and in the 2000s, the wrestler applied his on-stage charm to action movies.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-dwayne-johnson-action-movie-ranked/ The animated movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem features a star-studded voice cast, though some of its most iconic characters are portrayed by relative newcomers. Seth Rogen's vision for the Ninja Turtles' origin story emphasized the importance of depicting the four main characters as adolescents, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is the first in the franchise to cast actual teens in the roles of the titular foursome. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem strikes a more light-hearted tone, underlining the goofy sensibilities of the "Heroes in a Half Shell" at the center of the movie.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-cast-character-guide/ Bruce Lee has taken on many personas on the big screen, but his most iconic hero and the realism in his backstory begs an intriguing question: is he based on a real martial artist? Drawing inspiration from China and Japan's historical tensions, Fist of Fury ensues in the 20th century when a martial arts master, Chen Zhen, returns to his former school following his master Huo Yuanjia's death. Suspicious of foul play, Chen Zhen investigates Yuanjia's death and discovers that he was murdered by the members of a rival Japanese martial arts dojo. As a result, he sets out on a quest to seek justice and vengeance by punishing his master's killers.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:50:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/bruce-lee-chen-zhen-huo-yuanjia-true-story/ The family-friendly franchise Spy Kids is getting a reboot thanks to Netflix, and the latest Spy Kids: Armageddon news promises a wild ride complete with a new cast and two new titular spy kids. Out of all the projects on famed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's resume, the early 2000s franchise Spy Kids is the farthest departure from his usual fare. The first film came out in 2001 and saw young sister and brother Carmen (Alexa PenaVega) and Juni (Daryl Sabara) Cortez forced to rescue their veteran spy parents Gregorio (Antonio Banderas) and Ingrid (Carla Gugino) from the evil children's television show host Fegan Floop (Alan Cumming).

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/spy-kids-armageddon-reboot-netflix-release-date-cast-story-trailer/ Director Greta Gerwig has been accused of selling out after her work on Barbie, but she already shut her critics down back in 2019. Thanks to the blockbuster success of Barbie, Gerwig will surely have a blank check from studios to make whatever movies she wants in the future. She’s a rare director who’s popular with both critics and casual audiences, but even the most lauded filmmakers have their share of detractors. When Gerwig left the indie movie scene to make a big-budget studio film, a vocal minority criticized the Barbie director for selling out.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/greta-gerwig-barbie-sellout-response-2019/ Dark Rey was one of the most tantalizing ideas in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and concept art shows what could have been. Trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker emphasized the idea of Dark Rey - the thrilling concept Rey would turn to the dark side. In the end, though, she only appeared in a brief Force vision; her pointed teeth and switchblade lightsaber made her chilling and impressive, but she was horribly underutilized.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-dark-rey-concept-art-power/ After 20 years, Star Wars still hasn’t explained the Lost Twenty - the Jedi Masters who left the Order, with some of them becoming Sith Lords. To be a Jedi is to commit yourself to the cause of light and life. Although Jedi strive for inner balance, the vast majority find themselves discovering wholeness through community. But for a select minority, this simply isn’t enough.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-lost-20-jedi-explained/ WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Oppenheimer.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/oppenheimer-jean-tatlock-black-glove-death-conspiracy/ Legend of the White Dragon, Jason David Frank’s final movie, subtly honors two of Tommy Oliver’s most iconic Power Rangers forms. While Legend of the White Dragon is not a Power Rangers movie, the film is inspired by Jason David Frank’s Power Rangers legacy. From the costumes to the powers, Legend of the White Dragon is set to be a combination of classic Super Sentai tropes with a gritty take on martial arts films.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:10:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/power-rangers-tommy-jason-david-frank-legend-white-dragon-honor/ Jamie Lee Curtis' parents were Hollywood royalty themselves, but did Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis ever win Oscars like their famous daughter? Curtis' 2023 Best Supporting Actress Oscar win was the culmination of her lengthy career, and she rose to the heights of Hollywood much like her parents who were also celebrated movie stars in their day. Everything Everywhere All at Once allowed Curtis to shine like never before, and the long-time star finally got the award recognition that she so rightly deserved.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/jamie-lee-curtis-parents-janet-leigh-tony-curtis-win-oscar/ Warning: Contains spoilers for The First Slam Dunk.Slam Dunk’s new movie, The First Slam Dunk, has finally been released in the West, and it proves that the series is still the king of sports anime. Slam Dunk is a classic sports series about Hanamchi Sakuragi, a delinquent who takes up basketball to impress his crush, but as time goes on, he starts to love the game genuinely and becomes an invaluable member of Shohoku’s underdog team. Slam Dunk, along with Dragon Ball, was one of the biggest manga of the 90s, and 30 years later, it’s still one of the most popular and successful anime franchises of all time.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/first-slam-dunk-review-king-sports-anime/ Death Stranding movie news is coming in about the highly anticipated adaptation of the Hideo Kojima video game. The original game, released in 2019, saw a courier named Sam Bridges (Norman Reedus) set off on a mission across a war-torn America, looking for surviving communities with the goal of opening up communication with the rest of the country to help rebuild civilization. This all happened after an event called Death Stranding opened the door between the living and the dead. What made the game so groundbreaking was that the voice actors did motion capture and stars like Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen were part of the cast.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/death-stranding-movie-development-progress-hideo-kojima-involvement-everything-we-know/ Victoria Kord, the villain of the upcoming DC superhero movie Blue Beetle, has both a history and motivations that connect her to the movie's hero. In Blue Beetle, the happy-go-lucky Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) comes into possession of a super-powered Scarab that bonds with him, forming a blue flying suit of armor and granting Jaime metahuman powers. With his newfound abilities, Jaime becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:40:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/blue-beetle-movie-villain-victoria-kord-dc-comics/ Though Julius Tennon is best known as Viola Davis' husband, he is also a highly accomplished actor and producer in his own right. Davis and long-time husband Tennon are one of Hollywood's big power couples behind the scenes, as the duo founded JuVee Productions in 2011. The film and TV production house specializes in lifting underrepresented voices, and has had major successes with films like The Woman King, which starred Davis in the Golden Globe-nominated lead role. Tennon served as producer on the film, a title he has worn often with films shows made under the JuVee banner.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/julius-tennon-movies-tv-shows-viola-davis-husband/ As the DCEU approaches its official end, new information reveals Zack Snyder's plans to give DC its own Thanos-like big bad. DC's shared cinematic universe has been on rocky ground for quite some time. Man of Steel was a promising, if not universally loved, re-imagining of the character that opened the door to a sprawling live-action universe. Snyder's follow-up, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, didn't receive the critical or fan acclaim that the premise should have, and the writer/director's vision for the DCEU's long-term got more complicated from there. Personal tragedy saw Snyder step away from Justice League mid-production, with Avengers director Joss Whedon taking over duties.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:50:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/zack-snyders-canceled-the-flash-plans-would-have-given-dc-its-own-thanos/ The announcement of Scream 7’s new director suggests that the upcoming installment in the satirical slasher franchise will bring back a classic part of Wes Craven’s original movies. Scream 7’s new director is Christopher Landon, who is best known for helming the horror-comedy films Happy Death Day and Freaky. Landon is taking over the reboot sequel reins from Scream (2022) and Scream VI’s Radio Silence co-directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, whose “re-quels” proved to be box office and critical hits for Paramount. Details about Scream 7’s story, cast, and release date are still under wraps, but Landon’s inclusion implies big changes for the upcoming sequel.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/scream-7-goofy-humor-wes-craven-revive/ Despite the delays, Marvel Studios’ Blade movie doesn’t seem to be leaving the MCU slate anytime soon. The character of Blade was originally made popular by the Wesley Snipes trilogy in the late 90s and early 2000s. The idea of a Blade reboot was then thrown around for years, but it was finally made a reality when Marvel regained the rights to the property from New Line Cinema in 2012. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige confirmed at San Diego Comic Con 2019 that the iconic vampire hunter was coming to the MCU, with actor Marhershala Ali set to play the titular role.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/marvel-blade-movie-cancelled-updates/ Warning: Spoilers for Barbie!The post-credits scene cut from Barbie sounds incredible, but leaving it out of the theatrical release helped preserve the comedic magic of the movie. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the Barbie movie is inching closer to the $1 billion mark (or "Barbillion" as it has been dubbed) at the box office. The movie based on the iconic Mattel doll has been overwhelmingly considered a winner by critics and moviegoers, and much of the appeal has stemmed from performances from the cast. Interestingly, one of the most prominent actresses involved in the movie never makes a direct appearance.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/barbie-movie-post-credits-scene-helen-mirren-cut-good/ The best modern period piece movies and TV shows may stretch the truth a bit, but in the process, they often find the real heart of the story. Unlike their other historical counterparts that usually strive for the most accurate representation of the facts, modern period pieces use anachronism and playful modern touches to keep the story moving and engage a contemporary audience. Whether in the music, dialogue, or costume design, small touches of recognizable modernity make the historical figures of the past more relatable, and help to bring them into the present in a way that connects them to their own times.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-modern-period-piece-movies-tv-shows/ Warning: This post contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-superfly-alive-return-dangerous/ Frozen is essentially about the love of two sisters, but the animated film’s original plan would have been even more heartbreaking for Anna and Elsa. Released in 2013, Frozen went on to become one of Disney’s most successful and popular animated films. With a central song like “Let it Go,” which became an instant classic, and a story that spoke to children and adults alike, Frozen became a staple of pop culture. However beloved the story is now, though, it might have looked a whole lot different had the filmmakers gone in another direction by changing a crucial aspect of the characters’ story.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:31:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/frozen-elsa-anna-original-plan-not-sisters-tragic/ Zack Snyder and Gal Gadot are both at the center of recent DC movie news, highlighting how inseparable the SnyderVerse is from DC's past and future on film legacy. Zack Snyder's tenure as a director of DC Comics-based movies began with 2009's Watchmen, and later would go further with his 2013 Superman film Man of Steel, which would launch the DCEU. Gal Gadot would also become a core cast member of Snyder's DCEU franchise with her portrayal of Wonder Woman, beginning in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and continuing in both solo and ensemble films.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:20:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-snyderverse-connections-future/ Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Meg 2: The Trench!

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:10:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/meg-2-li-bingbing-suyin-death-explained/ Robert McCall will put his deadly set of skills to use one final time when he returns for The Equalizer 3 — and the latest The Equalizer 3 news has let fans know exactly when The Equalizer 3 release date will arrive, and what they can expect when it does. Loosely based on the 1980s CBS series starring Edward Woodward, The Equalizer movies have served as successful action vehicles for Denzel Washington. The actor, who has long been one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, is set to turn the Equalizer franchise into a full trilogy in the very near future.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/equalizer-3-movie-news-updates-release-cast-story/ Despite the last movie being the most successful in the franchise to date, Madagascar 4 still hasn't happened - here's all the recent Madagascar 4 news. The original Madagascar arrived in 2005 and told the story of four pampered Central Park Zoo animals who find themselves shipwrecked on Madagascar and have to tap into their inner instincts to survive, and it became a sizable hit. The voice cast returned for 2008’s Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, which saw the gang try to make their way back to New York only to crash-land in Africa, where Alex the lion is reunited with his parents.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/madagascar-4-updates-release-date/ Harrison Ford’s rumored Captain America: Brave New World story can provide the actor with a new franchise role. The American actor is an iconic Hollywood action star with leading roles in two iconic franchises, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Having not played the titular character since 2008, Ford recently returned as Indiana Jones for a final time in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Though his age might mean he’ll have to step back from stunt work, the actor has no intention of retiring anytime soon.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/mcu-red-hulk-harrison-retirement-franchise-return/ Will Smith is set to return as Detective Mike Lowrey in Bad Boys 4, and the fourth installment of the Bad Boys series will break a franchise record for the actor. Bad Boys 4 was confirmed in January 2023, with a slated release date at some point in 2024. Smith will return alongside Martin Lawrence for the sequel film.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:21:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/bad-boys-4-movie-will-smith-franchise-record/ Tom Cruise is frequently cited as one of Hollywood’s last remaining movie stars, with an extensive career that spans multiple decades and several successful projects within a variety of different genres. The actor first rose to fame in the 1980s with a series of teen comedies and action flicks that allowed him to easily build a name for himself and quickly climb the ranks of Hollywood before getting involved with more mainstream blockbusters in the ‘90s and ‘00s.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:10:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/tom-cruise-risky-business-movie-star-40-years/ Darth Vader’s armor, whose importance to Vader is sometimes overlooked in the Star Wars universe, helps explain why he is the toughest opponent a Jedi can run into. Whether Anakin Skywalker would have been more powerful had he not fallen to the dark side is open for debate. However, the fact is that Anakin had to change most of his fighting style after losing a significant portion of his body in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Instead of the sleaky Jedi Knight from the Clone Wars, Anakin was “more machine now than man.”

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-darth-vader-armor-jedi-killer/ While Pitch Perfect 3 tells a new story about the acapella group the Barden Bellas, with many cast members such as Anna Kendrick coming back, Skylar Astin and Ben Platt didn't return to Pitch Perfect 3 for a reason. The first two films in the franchise see the Bellas striving to win both collegiate and global competitions and in the third entry, they are unhappy after graduating from Barden University. In Pitch Perfect, Beca's (Kendrick) love interest Jesse Swanson (Astin) joins the successful all-male group the Treblemakers alongside his roommate Benji Applebaum (Platt). In Pitch Perfect 2, the Bellas have a new rival in Das Sound Machine, and the Treblemakers only appear briefly.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/pitch-perfect-3-why-skylar-astin-ben-platt-cut/ Although she wasn't introduced until Phase 3's Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers is one of the MCU's first chronological superheroes, and her story has seen her become one of the most powerful characters in the franchise. Brie Larson debuted as Carol Danvers in 2019's Captain Marvel, set in 1995 but released between Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. Captain Marvel explained Danvers' absence from the MCU's previous adventures, though the question as to exactly what she was doing during the thirty years between Captain Marvel and Endgame is still a hot topic of discussion.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:40:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/captain-marvel-complete-mcu-timeline-explained/ Furiosa is one of the main characters in Mad Max: Fury Road, and her role in the film has caused many to wonder why Charlize Theron's character wasn't one of Immortan Joe's breeders. Considering Furiosa's position in the franchise's story, it would have made sense for her to be a breeder, with her being heavily involved in Immortan Joe's post-apocalyptic society. However, there is actually a good reason for Charlize Theron's Furiosa not being a breeder, although it isn't explicitly explained in Mad Max: Fury Road.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/why-furiosa-not-breeder-mad-max-fury-road/ The reveal that Wolverine is returning to Marvel's movie landscape is an exciting one, but the Deadpool 3 spoiler leaks are going too far. Deadpool 3's cast is led by Ryan Reynolds as the movie's title anti-hero, and Hugh Jackman as a version of Wolverine described as being different from the one that died in 2017's Logan, which appeared to be the actor's swan song at the time. With Jackman back in the most famous role of his career, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to open the doors to Fox's X-Men franchise in a big way, as evidenced by the announced characters that will return from Fox's Marvel movies.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/wolverine-deadpool-3-spoiler-leaks-too-far/ Star Wars canon has brought back one of the strangest lightsaber types, the guard shoto, but it's doubtful it will ever be seen. Most viewers are used to the standard lightsaber, with a simple hilt and a dazzlingly bright blade, but in truth there are many different types of lightsaber in Star Wars. Some of these have been featured prominently, with Kylo Ren using his crossguard lightsaber in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:20:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-guard-shoto-lightsaber-type/ Ridley Scott's classic sci-fi film Blade Runner is named after a completely different book than the 1968 novel it's based on. The 1982 classic movie took a number of creative liberties that separate it from the original text in positive ways, ultimately making it somewhat of a completely different and unique entity in its own right. Blade Runner's stylistic neo-noir aesthetic was very much a product of Ridley Scott's vision for the project, which justifies a title change as it is not a complete or direct adaptation of the novel's tone, pace, and overarching philosophical outlook.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:10:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/blade-runner-title-book-different-based-on-reason-ridley-scott/ Bucky Barnes is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's super-soldier heroes, and has been one for some seven decades. Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) first appears in the MCU alongside Steve Rogers in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, with the two best friends fighting side-by-side in World War II after Steve becomes Captain America. Though Bucky seemingly dies after falling from a train in the movie, he returns decades later un-aged in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, with Bucky having become the brainwashed HYDRA assassin known as the Winter Soldier.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/how-bucky-survived-70-years-mcu/ Gladiator 2 is finally happening, and the highly-anticipated sequel can finally end Ridley Scott's 11-year-long legacy sequel losing streak. Ridley Scott has directed some of the most iconic films of the past few decades, creating franchises like Alien, Blade Runner, and Gladiator as well as one-off movies like Thelma & Louise and Robin Hood. However, the director has had a notoriously rough time making sequels to these classic films, with several of them failing commercially and critically. Luckily, these failures may not be the end of Ridley Scott's story, with Gladiator 2 having the potential to finally end the director's notorious legacy sequel losing streak.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:20:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/gladiator-2-can-finally-end-ridley-scotts-11-year-legacy-sequel-losing-streak/ The High Evolutionary’s connection to Earth in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 secretly lays the groundwork for a major X-Men villain’s introduction. Despite being an alien, it’s made abundantly clear throughout Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 that the MCU villain is fixated with Earth culture. After all, he used human civilization and the planet’s ecology as the basis for so much of his work.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:11:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/guardians-galaxy-high-evolutionary-mister-sinister-earth-setup/ NBC and Universal's signature streaming service Peacock features a wide variety of movies and TV shows that change from month to month, and many big titles are leaving Peacock in August 2023. First launched in July 2020, Peacock hit the ground running by carrying some of the most popular NBC shows and movies from day one. Since then, the streamer has diversified its platform by creating hit original shows like Bel-Air, and it has quickly positioned itself as one of the top subscription services on the market. Despite its wealth of content, Peacock is in a constant state of change, which sees many shows and movies leave each month.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/movies-tv-shows-leaving-peacock/ Travis Scott's new movie Circus Maximus has been released to accompany his latest album UTOPIA. Scott's fourth studio album comes after the immense popularity of 2018's ASTROWORLD which inspired an amusement-park-themed music festival that became the subject of controversy in 2021 after the tragic deaths of several spectators. The rapper and producer's latest album UTOPIA is largely Scott's attempt to regain focus on his musical output, which is what made him one of hip-hop's biggest stars in recent history.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:45:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/travis-scott-circus-maximus-movie-where-watch-tickets/ Warning: The following article contains spoilers from Jesus Revolution.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:40:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/jesus-revolution-movie-ending-explained/ From the moment The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer dropped, it was obvious Lumalee would become a hit character, with the comedic voice acting behind him sealing the deal. Although Lumalee doesn't play a huge role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, he steals the show every time he's on-screen. Pulled from the Super Mario Galaxy games, Lumalee is a member of the Luma species, and he resembles a blue star. In the games, he's a shopkeeper who sells Mario items.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:30:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/who-voices-lumalee-super-mario-bros-movie-juliet-jelenic/ Warning! Contains spoilers for Talk To Me!Talk to Me 2 news has started to circulate with Talk To Me receiving critical praise after its release in the U.S., thanks mostly to comments by the film's directors about their desire for a sequel. Talk to Me is a supernatural horror movie that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received a release by A-24 in theaters. The story follows a group of teens who unleash a great evil while playing a party game with an embalmed, inscribed hand. This leads to various spirits taking over their bodies, and the movie focuses on a young woman named Mia (Sophie Wilde) who has to find a way to survive the horrific situation — a twist on the traditional Monkey Paw and Ouija Board stories that's ripe for a sequel.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/talk-to-me-2-cast-story-sequel-chances-everything-we-know/ Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem below!

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-cynthia-utrom-tcri-krang/ Warning: Major spoilers for The Meg 2: The Trench below!

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:41:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/meg-2-trench-ending-explained/ Haunted Mansion was released in theaters on July 28, 2023, and as it could be the start of a new Disney series, here is all the Haunted Mansion 2 news. The new spooky family movie is both a movie adaptation of the Disney theme park ride and a reboot of the movie series following 2003's Eddie Murphy's ill-fated Haunted Mansion movie. However, the 2023 Haunted Mansion reboot has gone to additional lengths when it comes to both the production value and its impressive all-star cast. The new Haunted Mansion stars Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVito, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Academy Award winner Jared Leto, to name a few. With a list of such Hollywood heavyweights attached to the franchsie, there's speculation over whether Haunted Mansion 2 is on the horizon.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-2-sequel-chances-story-cast-everything-we-know/ Warning! Contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant MayhemTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem has revitalized the iconic franchise, and TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 is already in development. Studio Paramount has struggled to keep a movie series of the iconic turtles successful in the 21st Century. The fully CGI TMNT was released in 2007 to mostly negative reviews, and it was followed by a live-action reboot in 2014 and a sequel in 2016, although neither were box office hits. Now, the franchise has been rebooted once again with Mutant Mayhem, only this time it's unlike anything that came before it, looking instead to bring the TMNT magic and charm that's kept the franchise successful on the small screen to a stylized animated feature-length adventure — and Paramount is so confident in it that TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 is already in the works.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-2-confirmation-chances-cast-story-everything-we-know/ Alden Ehrenreich seems to have made a rare Hollywood comeback thanks to his role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. The star-driven biographical drama has already earned over $400 million at the box office in just two weeks, surpassing Solo: A Star Wars Story — the film that should've shot Ehrenreich into stardom. Oppenheimer isn't just a major financial success; in addition to earning quadruple its budget, the film has received widespread acclaim for its ensemble's performances. In Oppenheimer, Alden Ehrenreich might play a small role, but he has some very memorable moments.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:50:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/oppenheimer-movie-alden-ehrenreich-comeback-after-han-solo/ Meg 2: The Trench is the follow-up to 2018's The Meg, and while the first movie received mixed reviews, critics have harshly judged the sequel, resulting in a lower Rotten Tomatoes score than the original. The 2023 science fiction action film features the return of Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor as he and his new team come face to face with not one but three Megalodons, as seen in the trailer. But since three prehistoric larger-than-life sharks weren't big enough of a threat for Statham to face down, the character in the sequel also had to contend with dinosaurs.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/meg-2-rotten-tomatoes-score-so-bad/ Seeing Oppenheimer in IMAX has become a goal for many during the theatrical run of Christopher Nolan's movie, but time is running out to make this possible. The filmmaker is known for having a strong relationship with IMAX and making his movies for the larger-screen format by using cameras specifically designed to capture the bigger aspect ratio. While these practices traditionally were used for major action or sci-fi movies with great spectacle, Oppenheimer's story utilizes IMAX to make J. Robert Oppenheimer's mission to create the atomic bomb feel even more cinematic. It has created a high demand to see Oppenheimer in IMAX.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/how-much-longer-is-oppenheimer-in-imax/ The best movies on Peacock deliver a mix of both popular franchises and lesser-known films that deserve more appreciation. A relatively new addition to the world of streaming services, Peacock was primarily created as a way for NBCUniversal to make its series and films available without having to use a third party. After launching in 2020, Peacock has gradually built a solid subscriber base, with a solid lineup of new Peacock movies added regularly. The best movies on Peacock now count among the most solid and varied range of any available streaming platform, especially for those who prefer a greater slant toward theatrical blockbusters (while still having some great original movies thrown in).

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:51:08 GMT https://screenrant.com/peacock-best-movies/ Starring Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Pod Generation news has been coming in hot shortly before its scheduled release. The Pod Generation is an exciting new sci-fi rom-com, two genres not often blended, from the mind of writer/director Sophie Barthes (Madame Bovary). Filming for the futuristic movie took place in Belgium in March 2022 and The Pod Generation subsequently made its initial debut at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in January. Shortly after its premiere, production companies Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment sought to bring the movie to US audiences and are planning a theatrical release.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:01:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-pod-generation-release-date-trailer-cast/ Rumors about who will play the leads in Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot are in full force as the film’s release gets closer. With WandaVision showrunner Matt Shakman confirmed to direct and a slated 2025 premiere, it’s about time that Marvel casts their final choices for Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm. Anticipation has been high for the casting announcement of the MCU’s Fantastic Four ever since the Fantastic Four reboot was confirmed, and a plethora of rumored names have been circulating since then.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/mcu-fantastic-four-cast-rumors-explained/ After his debut in season 1 of Loki as the Kang variant He Who Remains and as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Jonathan Majors was charged with domestic violence and assault, raising big questions for the future of the MCU. After the defeat of Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, the MCU turned to its next big bad, hiring Jonathan Majors to play the time-traveling, multiversal villain Kang the Conqueror (and all his variants). However, serious charges leveled at the actor now put Disney and Marvel Studios in a tight spot.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/jonathan-majors-mcu-kang-actor-assault-charges-explained/ Jesus Revolution stars Jonathan Roumie as Lonnie Frisbee, a hippie minister who played a significant role in the Jesus movement in California and is based on a real person. The 2023 Christian drama film is told through the eyes of Greg Laurie, played by Joel Courtney, Chuck Smith, played by Kelsey Grammer, and Frisbee, and it depicts the beginnings of the evangelical Christian movement on the West Coast in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Jesus Revolution is based on the book of the same name by Laurie, so the movie touches upon numerous real-life events.

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