Melissa McCarthy & Jason Bateman's Critical Flop Identity Thief Becomes Netflix Hit

Ten years after it hit theaters, theMelissa McCarthyand Jason Bateman-ledIdentity Thiefis having a moment of resurgence. The 2013 film follows Sandy Patterson (Bateman), whose identity is stolen by a con artist (McCarthy). Patterson decides to take a road trip (from Denver to Florida) to confront her and clear his name. With a cast that includes the comedic prowess of Emmy Award winners McCarthy and Bateman, the film was slated to be a success....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Ricardo Rich

New Batsuit Has a Gun and Holster in Latest The Batman Set Photo

A gun-toting Batman? Could such a thing ever be? According to a photo posted on Twitter that was taken from the sets of Matt Reeves' upcomingThe Batman, the new batsuit worn by Robert Pattinson in the role of the Caped Crusader will feature a holster with a gun in it worn on the right thigh. The full ensemble was worn by a stuntman who had donned the bat costume while shooting a scene for the film....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Elizabeth Edwards

New Game of Thrones Set Video Reveals Huge Final Season Spoiler?

With HBO keeping all story and cast details aboutGame of ThronesSeason 8 under wraps, fans have been clamoring for any details they can get their hands on, and now perhaps the biggest spoiler of the season has been uncovered. A new video has surfaced just outside the Belfast, Ireland set, with filming taking place at a location known as the Moneyglass estate. This video even has bigger implications than theKings Landing battle scenethat was teased in set photos from November....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Andrea Price

Newt's Patronus Is a Huge Spoiler in Fantastic Beasts 2

What was initially believed to be just oneHarry Potter spin-offhas grown into a massive franchise that will keep the series alive for years to come. That first movie grew and grew until, just before theFantastic Beaststheatrical release, it was announced that there are five prequel movies set within this magical universe, taking place several decades before Harry Potter was even born. Even afterFantastic Beastsarrived in theaters and on home video, there are many lingering questions....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Lawrence Turner

Nicolas Cage Confirms Talks to Lead Spider-Man Noir Live Action Series

Academy Award winner andSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VersestarNicolas Cagehas confirmed that he has had talks with the studio about reprising the role ofSpider-Man Noirinthe upcoming live-action series. Speaking withColliderat SXSW, where he was promoting his upcoming horror movie Aracadian, Cage explained his love for the character and confirmed that conversations are ongoing. “Well, I can say that we have been talking. It’s no secret that I love the character. I think the character provides another mash up of sorts....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Diane Farrell

Paint Trailer Imagines Owen Wilson as a Bob Ross-Inspired Artist

IFC Films has just released a new trailer forPaint. Inspired by legendary artist Bob Ross and his public access TV showThe Joy of Painting, the film starsOwen Wilsonas a similar painter, complete with the curly hair and calm demeanor. With this character, however, things aren’t quite so happy when a younger, better painter comes into the picture, threatening the man’s livelihood as he knows it. You can get an idea of what the unique film is like by watching the new trailer below....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · John Garcia

Peacemaker Season One Recap & Review: A Thoughtful Ending to a Brilliant Series

Peacemakerends its banner first season with a political statement and whopper cameos. Director/writerJames Gunngave us eight episodes of araunchy, hilarious, and action-packed discourseon right-wing ideology. Peacemaker’s motto of peace at any cost is put to the test in a truly clever way. We learn that the alien “butterfly” invasion has a goal of saving humanity from itself.John Cenaled a fantastic ensemble cast that deftly maneuvered between comedy and powerfully dramatic scenes....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · Derrick Eaton

Rugrats Movie Gets Shelved, SpongeBob 3 Gets a New Title & Poster

Paramount is shelving its planned live-action/CGI hybridRugratsmovie in favor of an animated WWE project. Additionally, the company has given its nextSpongebob Squarepantsmovie a new title, but we’ll get there in a moment. Starting from the top, a new report claims Paramount has pulled the upcomingRugratsmovie from its scheduled release date of Jun 29, 2025. No reason was provided by the studio for putting Tommy Pickles and his pals back in their playpen, and it’s not yet clear if the movie is merely getting delayed or if the project is getting shelved indefinitely....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Joshua Hernandez

Scream & Hellraiser Reboots Considered at Blumhouse, Nothing Happening Yet

Could Blumhouse reviveScreamandHellraisernext? Blumhouse Productions has made a serious name for themselves in recent years. The studio produces micro-budget horror movies that often spawn franchises likeParanormal ActivityorThe Purge. They also churn out huge hits such asGet OutandSplit, just to name a couple. Last year, they revived Michael Myers on the big screen withHalloween, which was made in partnership with Miramax. As it happens, that may have opened a much larger door....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Sheryl Taylor

Star Wars 9 Rumor Reveals Shocking Return of Iconic Villain?

J.J. Abrams is entering the third week of shooting onStar Wars 9, and it’s getting increasingly harder to keep all its secrets locked at home base. A new rumor claims that an iconic villain will make an appearance in thisfinal chapter of the Skywalker saga. And it makes sense from a certain point of view, as this sequel sets out to wrap up three trilogies. Apparently, if we’re to believe the hype, there will be a heartbreaking scene inStar Wars 9....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · James Lester

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Q&A Video with Abrams & Kasdan

Shortly afterStar Wars: The Force Awakenshit theaters last weekend, directorJ.J. Abramsand screenwriterLawrence Kasdanheld a Q&A session at the Director’s Guild of America, where they shed new light on several aspects of this blockbuster. The director and screenwriter revealed several new details during this wide-ranging Q&A session, confirming that Alec Guinness andEwan McGregor’s voices were heard as different versions ofObi-Wan Kenobi, whileFrank Ozalso returned to voice Yoda. Today, the Director’s Guild of America released the full video of the director and writer’s Q&A session for everyone to watch, even if you weren’t at the DGA last weekend....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Melissa Schneider

Taraji P. Henson's Breakdown Over Pay Disparity Shows Not Much Has Changed In Hollywood

During the current press tour of the critically acclaimed movie adaptation of the Broadway musicalThe Color Purple, actressTaraji P. Henson’s emotions came to the surface regarding a very important issue. The Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee broke her silence over her life as an actress, revealing that she’s unsure if she wants to continue in the industry because she’s simply not paid her worth in Hollywood. There were no grand theatrics or over-the-top displays of emotion as Henson’s subtlety and tears were palpable enough for anyone hearing her words to realize that this has plagued her most of her career....

August 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1329 words · Tracey Mack

The 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies Based on Comic Books

Science Fictionis a predominant genre in the world of cinema, and one of its most popular tropes is the comic book adaptation. This can be anything from superheroes, galactic warfare, or even just the wacky adventures of a socially awkward teenager. Here, we will go over some of the best films that fit both aspects of science-fiction and comic-book flair. We’ll be breaking down what endeared these projects to audiences, as well as how well they maintained the spirit of their source material....

August 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1566 words · Carmen Goodwin