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The Complicated Legacy of Kathleen Kennedy
Courtesy of Getty Images After 14 years as George Lucas’s successor as president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is officially stepping down as president and passing the reins to Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. During her 14 years as president, Kennedy oversaw the greenlighting of many movies and shows. To some fans, she is seen as the savior of Star Wars . To other fans, she is seen as the destroyer of Star Wars . The truth is Kathleen Kennedy’s legacy is a complicated one. A
George Burkert
3 days ago8 min read


‘Sheepdog’ Director Steven Grayhm and Actor Vondie Curtis Hall Explore How This Film Resonates With Veterans
Courtesy of Allen Group Media Motion Pictures There have been plenty of movies about veterans and post traumatic stress disorder in the past. That list is as long as time itself. But Sheepdog is different - in the best way possible. After embarking on a cross country road trip (which was inspired by a fateful encounter with a tow truck driver who served in the military), director Steven Grayhm tells a story of veterans all enduring struggles of their own. Not only does Mr. Gr
Sal Cento
7 days ago7 min read


Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
Courtesy of Getty Images 2025 was one of the best years for movies in the 2020s and is finally done. Now we’re into 2026, and a lot of exciting, highly anticipated movies are coming out. Here are my top 10 most anticipated movies of 2026. 10. Coyote vs. Acme The Looney Tunes remain cultural icons and recently had a couple of movies out after it looked like they never would be released. After The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie came out and entertained audiences,
George Burkert
Jan 46 min read


Chris Evans Returning for Avengers: Doomsday: Great Idea or Pandering
Courtesy of Marvel Studios The first teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is officially out, and it confirms Chris Evans will be returning as Steve Rogers. The teaser didn’t give much else away except that Steve will officially be a father when he returns next year. Steve Rogers hasn’t been in the MCU since Avengers: Endgame , where he returned to the past to live a happy life with Peggy Carter, and as an old man, he gives Sam Wilson the Captain America shield and mantle.
George Burkert
Dec 31, 20255 min read


“Evil Influencer” Director Says She Would Have Loved To Get Jodi Hildebrandt’s Perspective
Courtesy of Netflix Thanks to one little brave boy on August 30th, 2023, the entire world would soon find out about all the abuse and manipulation taking place at Jodi Hildebrandt’s house down the block. The twelve year old - with open wounds and in a frail state - fled through a window and rang doorbells. One of the neighbors finally answered and the entire story unraveled soon after . . . how deep his mother Ruby Franke was now intertwined with Hildebradnt’s mentorship prog
Sal Cento
Dec 29, 20258 min read


Netflix Buys Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount’s Hostile Bid!
2025 was a solid year for Warner Bros. Discovery movies, as many movies did well at the box office and were praised by critics. Because of that and its large library of movies and shows, it was no surprise that Paramount Skydance was pursuing a merger with the company. Paramount’s CEO, David Ellison, made a few bids for WB in September and October that were rejected by David Zaslav. Zaslav had already planned to split Warner Bros. Discovery into two separate companies, with D
George Burkert
Dec 14, 20254 min read


“Song of My City” Director David C. Roberts Talks His Ode to Old New York in His Newest Film
Courtesy of HBO Max and TCM Let’s get the strange part out of the way first. Song of My City is indeed a montage-like time capsule into the 1970s New York City that can only be captured through a cinematic lens. That much is certain. But how much can the viewer grab onto, perceive and feel when the project in question is only a seventeen minute short film? Surprisingly, a whole lot. Now diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer, filmmaker David C. Roberts has decided to craft
Sal Cento
Dec 1, 20259 min read


‘Muzzle: City Of Wolves’ Actor Aaron Eckhart And Director John Stalberg Jr. On The Powerful K-9 Sequel
Courtesy of RLJE Films A man and his dog - a companionship that knows no bounds. Unless you’re retired K-9 officer Jake Rosser (played by actor Aaron Eckhart) in the new action movie Muzzle: City of Wolves that’s releasing into theatres on November 14th. He loves his german shepherds - it can be seen that he even cherishes them more than his own family members sometimes. As much as there are moments that show Jake’s dedication to his dogs though, director John Stalberg Jr’s
Sal Cento
Nov 14, 20259 min read


The Mummy 4 Confirmed with Brendan Fraser Returning
Courtesy of Universal Pictures Fans of The Mummy franchise can rejoice as a fourth Mummy movie starring Brendan Fraser starring as Rick O’Connell was announced on November 4, 2025. Since 1999, Brendan Fraser has starred in three Mummy movies, the last being 2008's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor . Returning with Fraser is Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O’Connell, who appeared as Evelyn in the first two movies before being recast by Maria Bello. It’s unknown if John Hannah, wh
George Burkert
Nov 4, 20251 min read


‘The Second Oldest Man Alive’ Writer Ryan Delouya Explores The Short’s Balance Between Humor And Dread
Courtesy of Ryan Delouya Nearing the end of his days, a man named William Bennett - the main character of a new short called The Second Oldest Man Alive - is seen to be proud of his different accomplishments. From marrying his sweetheart and serving in World War II, to accumulating a large family and even becoming a grand champion in a bass tournament, he has certainly lived a busy and rewarding life. In some form or another, congratulatory reminders of these events are foun
Sal Cento
Oct 29, 202510 min read


AI Actress Tilly Norwood Is a Bad Thing for Hollywood
Courtesy of Particle6 Recently, there has been a lot of buzz over the introduction of AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood. In an age where...
George Burkert
Oct 5, 20254 min read


Christopher Nolan Elected President of the Directors Guild of America
On September 20, 2025, Christopher Nolan was elected the new President of the Directors Guild of America. According to the Hollywood...
George Burkert
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Sean Astin Elected as New SAG-AFTRA President
Courtesy of Getty Images Actor Sean Astin has been elected the new president of SAG-AFTRA, succeeding Fran Drescher, as announced on...
George Burkert
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Superman Sequel Set For July 2027
Courtesy of DC After Superman delivered with audiences and gave DC its first box-office victory over Marvel since 2008, James Gunn...
George Burkert
Sep 6, 20252 min read


Spider-Man: Brand New Day Adds Avenger and a Big Villain Reveal
Courtesy of Marvel Studios Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially started production, revealing the new suit in a short video and two...
George Burkert
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day: What This Could Mean
Courtesy of Sony Pictures & Netflix Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes out next summer and is starting to pick up with its casting. Joining...
George Burkert
Jun 24, 20255 min read


The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping First Casting Announcements
Courtesy of Lionsgate A month after the release of the new Hunger Games book Sunrise on the Reaping , the official casting announcement...
George Burkert
May 1, 20252 min read


Why Minecraft is a Wonderful Box Office Surprise
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures A Minecraft Movie has become one of the biggest and most wonderful box office surprises of all time for...
Thomas Ippolito
Apr 9, 20252 min read


'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' Release Date and First Look
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment After so many delays and setbacks the last few years, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse ...
George Burkert
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Spider Man 4 Official Title and Release Date Announced
Courtesy of Marvel Studios The new Spider Man has an official title and release date. At CinemaCon, director Destin Daniel Cretton...
Thomas Ippolito
Apr 1, 20251 min read
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