No Gambit in X-Men: Apocalypse Confirms Channing Tatum

Hoping to seeGambitinX-Men: Apocalypse? Well, you can push that notion to the side. StarChanning Tatumhas confirmed that the popularCajun Mutantwill not be making an appearance in the next X-Men adventure. The actor will, instead, be first introduced in his own solo movie arriving just a few months later. This mirrors a statementChanning Tatummade earlier in the year, where he said he didn’t necessarily want to set up his character against a backdrop of other mutants....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · James Nguyen

Ripley Wears Xenomorph Disguise in Canceled Alien 5 Concept Art That Reveals Queen Fight

Artist Geoffroy Thoorens has revealed even more concept art fromDistrict 9director Neill Blomkamp’s cancelledAlien 5, and it is truly something to behold. The sequel would have seen Sigourney Weaver reprise the role of Ripley, and as you can see in the new artwork, she would have once again come up against the dreaded Xenomorph. This latestAlien 5 concept artfeature sequences that would have been breath-taking on the big screen, including huge cities falling prey to the titular monster, and even a look at a new worm-like creature that would no doubt have tortured our characters....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Sharon Rodriguez

Roseanne Canceled at ABC Following Roseanne Barr's Racist Tweet

In a shocking turn of events, Roseanne has been cancelled at ABC after an appallingly racist tweet from the show’s star and creator Roseanne Barr. Though Barr has come forward to apologize for her crude comments, it would appear that the damage has already been done. During a Twitter conversation this morning, Barr referred to the former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett as the “baby” of the “muslim brotherhood and Planet of the Apes....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Michael Williams

Spider-Man: Homecoming Swings Past $300M at the U.S. Box Office

It’s official: Tom Holland’s version of Spider-Man is a domestic hit. Marvel Studios and Sony made a landmark deal a couple of years ago to allow for the webslinger to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and, so far, the results have been good. Following his debut inCaptain America: Civil Warlast year,Spider-Man: Homecoming, the first soloSpidey moviein the MCU, was released this summer and has officially crossed the $300 million mark at the domestic box office....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Mr. Raymond Sullivan

Spike Lee Refuses to Go to Reopened Movie Theaters, Offers Dire Warning to Those Who Do

Spike Leeisn’t messing around. The director was recently asked about getting back to movie theaters or sporting events and says he’s not ready to go. Most of North America is in the process of reopening businesses, though not everybody is really excited about it just yet. Lee definitely isn’t ready for everything to open back up again. Major movie theater chains are expecting to reopen in July, though anything could happen at this point in time....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Lauren Cooper

Star Wars, Avatar & Marvel Icons Receive the Disney Legend Award at D23

One of the highest regards thatDisneygives out is theDisney Legend award. Every other year, a new class that has made a significant impact on Disney is inducted into the House of Mouse’s esteemed Hall of Fame and this year brought Avengers-level honorees together to be honored.Stars such asHarrison Ford, James Cameron, Miley Cyrus, Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis, and even morewere presented their awards as part of this year’sD23 Expo....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Jessica Hampton

Star Wars: When Does Ahsoka Take Place?

In a galaxy far, far away, there are over three decades of conflict in the everlasting feud between the Jedi and the Sith. When it comes to war, there are many stories to be told. Fans have learned that as they follow theStar Warstimeline. There are always 1000 moving parts in every great machine, and Dave Filoni is determined to show us every cog. Now is the time for a new chapter in the ever-expanding lore and a new chapter for one of Star Wars’ most beloved characters....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Thomas Haynes

Stephen King Horror Series 'The Institute' Sets MGM+ Streaming Date

The Institute, the dark psychological horror series adapted from theStephen Kingnovel of the same name, has just received a significant update. The show, created and directed byTV veteran Jack Bender, ofThe Sopranos,From, andMr. Mercedesfame, will release this summer on MGM+. The premiere will be on Jul. 13, 9 PM ET/PT. As reported by Bloody Disgusting,The Institutestars Ben Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker, and it consists of eight episodes, although it’s not entirely clear if they will all be released on Jul....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Mr. Jason Johnson

Tenet Continues to Struggle at U.S. Box Office While Crossing $250M Worldwide

Tenethas officially grossed $250.1 million globally. However, only $36.1 million of that overall total comes from North America, with the Christopher Nolan movie bringing in $4.6 million this weekend. The highly anticipated movie opened in select Asian markets over the weekend, generating a substantial $25 million boost. It debuted at number 1 in Japan with $4.3 million, thanks to local recent screenings ofDunkirkandInterstellarraising hype. 27% ofTenet’s Japanese box office earning came from the $1....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Mercedes Wright

The American Society of Magical Negroes Review

A meek Black artist, who’s always submissive when interacting with whites, joins a secret organization that protects Black people from racial violence.The American Society of Magical Negroescleverly satirizes an age-old Hollywood trope before running out of steam in a somewhat labored third act. The term “magical negro” was brought into the mainstream byfilmmaker Spike Leeand criticizes the Hollywood trope of stereotypical Black supporting characters that exists solely to help a white protagonist achieve their goals....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Curtis Brown

The Best TV Shows Written by Stephen King, Ranked

Stephen Kingis known for churning out bulky books, but paperback isn’t all he is about. The author is a big fan of screen stories and has contributed his talents to this space. Over the years, King has served as a writer on various screen projects. He made his screenwriting debut with George A. Romero’sCreepshowin 1982 before writing the horror anthology film,Cat’s Eyein 1985. In 1986, King would write and directMaximum Overdrive, an adaptation of his short story “Trucks,” but it ended up being one of his biggest regrets....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1454 words · Madeline Myers

The First Lady Series Recruits Kiefer Sutherland as Franklin D. Roosevelt

Kiefer Sutherland is getting political for his next big role as a former president of the United States. The veteran actor, who previously played a man who becomes the president inDesignated Survivor, has been tapped to play President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Showtime’s upcoming anthology seriesThe First Lady. Aaron Cooley created the series and will also write several of the episodes as well. Set through multiple time periods,The First Ladydelves into the history of American leadership through the point of view of some of history’s most revered First Ladies....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · William Whitehead

The Most Far-Fetched Stories in Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked

Science fiction has an unusual dichotomy. Hard science fiction is based in reality and concrete facts, while soft science fiction lends itself to the fantastic and impossible. The genre takes us to subterranean depths and stratospheric heights.Somewhere in betweenis a middling subgenre, a speculative fiction that borrows established laws and returns what-could-be theories. Science fiction that makes youthink about the big questions. Heady material on a cinematic scale is engaging on both a visual and philosophical front....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 955 words · Jason Carpenter