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Cineverse has acquired the North American distribution rights for Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth in anticipation of its 20th anniversary. This deal encompasses home entertainment, video-on-demand, streaming, and original content like podcasts. Cineverse plans to re-release the Oscar-winning film in premium wide-format theaters and is committed to reintroducing it to both long-time fans and new audiences.[1] Del ...

The article reports that Star Trek 4 featuring the Kelvin Timeline crew (Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, etc.) is officially dead after nearly a decade of development struggles. Paramount plans more Star Trek films, but they will not involve the cast from J.J. Abrams' rebooted universe. This decision is attributed to difficulties in finding a suitable script and director, as well as the rising salary demands of the ...

The article reviews Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, praising it as a fresh and successful reinvention of the Predator franchise. The film uniquely positions a Predator, Dek, as the protagonist, a young "runt" Yautja seeking to prove himself by hunting the dangerous Kalisk. During his quest, Dek forms an unlikely alliance with Thia, a half-destroyed synthetic android from the Weyland-Yutani corporati...

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles as Rick O'Connell and Evelyn Carnahan for a fourth Mummy film[1]. The new movie will be helmed by Radio Silence, the filmmaking team behind Ready or Not and the recent Scream reboots[1]. This installment is expected to disregard the events of the third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and serve as a direct f...

The Nerdist article announces a new LEGO Marvel Avengers set, the Iron Man Armor Hall (76296), which allows builders to recreate Tony Stark's iconic workshop from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This collector's set is highly detailed and features a rotating platform for Iron Man's suit, a larger platform that can hold two figures, and a removable section of the workshop. Builders can display various Iron Man suits, including the Ma...

The Nerdist article reports that Famke Janssen, who famously portrayed Jean Grey in the Fox X-Men films, has stated that Marvel has "never, never ever" asked her to reprise her role for upcoming projects, specifically Avengers: Doomsday. This comes as a surprise to many fans, as several other actors from the original X-Men cast, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Ma...

The Nerdist article announces that the official title for the next Japanese Godzilla film is Godzilla Minus Zero, serving as a direct follow-up to the critically acclaimed and Academy Award-winning Godzilla Minus One.[1][2][3][4] Takashi Yamazaki, who helmed the previous installment as writer, director, and visual effects supervisor, will return in the same capacities for Godzilla Minus Zero.The title, revealed a...

The Nerdist article highlights the trailer for the upcoming holiday comedy film, Tinsel Town, starring Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson.

The movie centers on Bradley Mack (Kiefer Sutherland), a self-important Hollywood action star whose career plummets after his iconic franchise is abruptly canceled.Hoping to revive his image as a serious actor, he travels to England to secure a West End role. Instead, his agent orchestrates ...

The article from Nerdist reports that Lynda Carter, the iconic actress who played Wonder Woman in the 1970s TV series, has publicly supported Sabrina Carpenter's choice to portray a blonde Wonder Woman for Halloween. Carpenter's costume was modeled after Carter's classic outfit, but some online fans criticized her for being a "non-canon 'blonde Wonder Woman'"[1][2].

In response to this, Lynda Carter posted on X, reminding everyo...

Paris Hilton showcased a "near-perfect" recreation of Michelle Pfeiffer's iconic Catwoman costume from Tim Burton's 1992 film, "Batman Returns," for Halloween. Hilton posted photos with the tagline "Nine lives, zero regrets" and lip-synced Pfeiffer's famous line, "I am Catwoman. Hear me roar." Her cosplay also included the "Hell Here" neon sign, a nod to a pivotal scene in the movie. The article highlights Pfeiffer's Catwoman a...

Anna Sawai, Saoirse Ronan, Aimee Lou Wood, and Mia McKenna-Bruce have been cast in Sam Mendes' upcoming four-film Beatles biopic. These acclaimed actresses will portray the wives of the four band members: McKenna-Bruce as Maureen (Cox) Starkey (Ringo's wife), Ronan as Linda (Eastman) McCartney (Paul's wife), Sawai as Yoko Ono (John's wife), and Wood as Pattie Boyd (George's wife). Mendes expressed excitement about these talente...

The article recommends Pluto TV's free "Halloween Hits" category for festive and spooky Halloween plans. This category features twelve curated channels with classic horror, supernatural drama, monster movies, and paranormal programming, including exclusive pop-up channels like a dedicated "Dark Shadows" channel and "Stingray Holidayscapes".[1] Pluto TV also offers horror franchises like "Scream" and "Paranormal Activity," Steph...

The article argues that watching the original Universal Monster Movies significantly enhances the appreciation for Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein." The author, who initially loved "Young Frankenstein" but hadn't seen its inspirations, discovered a deeper understanding of Brooks' filmmaking choices, humor, and meticulous recreation of the classic horror aesthetic after watching films like "Frankenstein" and "Bride of Frankenste...

The upcoming "Supergirl" film is set to delve deeper into the House of El and Krypton's story, potentially clarifying the intentions of Kal-El's parents, Jor-El and Lara[1]. This comes after the "Superman" movie revealed Jor-El and Lara sent their son to Earth with the command to conquer it[1]. Actor David Krumholtz stated that "Supergirl" will be very true to the "Woman of Tomorrow" graphic novel and will further illuminate what t...

Elijah Wood, known for his role as Frodo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings," unexpectedly crashed a wedding at the Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand. The unscripted moment, captured on video and shared on the official Hobbiton Tours TikTok, shows a giddy Wood surprising the bride and groom, shaking their hands, and posing for photos. The video quickly gained millions of views, creating an unforgettable memory for the couple.

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The "Hello Kitty" movie, a hybrid animated/live-action project from New Line and Warner Bros., has been given a release date of July 21, 2028. While details about the film remain under wraps, its announcement after a period of silence confirms the project is still moving forward. The article notes the considerable wait time for its release and speculates on whether its success might be influenced by the performance of other "Mattel...

John Williams, a legendary composer, has come out of retirement to score Steven Spielberg's upcoming, mysterious 2026 sci-fi film. This marks their 30th collaboration, a reunion that seemed unlikely after Williams previously stated that "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" would be his last movie score. The news was revealed by Juilliard president Damian Woetzel at an event celebrating Williams' career. The film will also re...

The article provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the new "Anaconda" movie, which is described as a comedic "remake" where Paul Rudd and Jack Black attempt to film their own version of the cult classic. The clip shows Jack Black getting covered in "goo" to simulate a snake bite, a process he found unpleasant and smelly. The film's synopsis reveals that Black and Rudd's characters, Doug and Griff, embark on a journey int...

The Vogue World 2025 Fashion Show in Hollywood celebrated the film industry by featuring actors and supermodels wearing iconic costumes and designs. Notable moments included Danai Gurira and Teyana Taylor showcasing "Black Panther" Dora Milaje couture, Angela Bassett in her Queen Ramonda look, and Bianca Balti modeling "Dune" costumes. Supermodel Anok Yai transformed into Edward Scissorhands, while Kodi Smit-McPhee wore a Willy...