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Revenge Is a Work of Art: Michael B. Jordan’s 'The Thomas Crown Affair' Teaser Trailer Fixes a Massive Franchise Flaw
Courtesy of MGM Studios Move over, Pierce Brosnan. There is a new gentleman thief in town. Fresh off his massive Best Actor Oscar win for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, Michael B. Jordan is pulling triple duty as director, producer, and star of Amazon MGM Studios' highly anticipated reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair. The first official teaser trailer just dropped today, and it is already setting the internet on fire. While some cinephiles groan at the thought of a second remak
Thomas Ippolito
Jul 293 min read


The MCU Just Found Its Spirit of Vengeance: Ryan Gosling Cast as Ghost Rider!
Courtesy of Getty Images Marvel Studios just blew the roof off Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con. In a shock reveal that no one saw coming, Marvel president Kevin Feige officially announced that three-time Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Johnny Blaze, aka Ghost Rider! The film is officially slated for a 2028 theatrical release, and Marvel is bringing in the heavy hitters to bring this fiery antihero to life. A Dream Casting Years i
Thomas Ippolito
Jul 262 min read


'Splash City' Director Berner Discusses Joker Inspiration and Tackling "Bipping" Epidemic
Courtesy of Lionsgate Being a multi-million dollar recording artist in hip-hop, an entrepreneur with his line of cannabis cookies and appearing on the cover of Forbes Magazine in 2024 was not enough for the rapper named Berner. He’s now stepped into filmmaking. Releasing on July 20th in select theatres, Splash City delivers a gritty, stylish love letter to San Francisco with the raw realities of Bay Area street culture. Crime, revenge and redemption is the name of the game in

Sal Cento
Jul 227 min read


Has Disney Fatigue Set In? Why the Live-Action 'Moana' Remake is Stumbling at the Box Office
Courtesy of Disney Studios Hollywood is no stranger to box office surprises, but this weekend’s numbers are sending shockwaves through the industry. Disney’s highly anticipated live-action remake of Moana officially hit 3,875 North American theaters, and the early returns are far from the golden paradise the studio envisioned. Instead of riding a wave of nostalgia to the top of the charts, the ocean princess is facing a surprisingly steep uphill battle. Here is a breakdown of
Thomas Ippolito
Jul 112 min read


Academy Award-Winning Success: Caviar's Michael Sagol on Producing Films That He Believes In
Courtesy of Michael Sagol / Press Kitchen Academy Award-winning film studio Caviar is constantly releasing bold and risk-taking cinema. This is clearly evident in just a few of its films like 2017’s The Rider, 2019’s Sound of Metal and 2022’s War Pony. At the helm of its U.S. operations is co-founder, Managing Director and Executive Producer Michael Sagol - an individual who prioritizes believing in his directors above all else. Known for bringing first time names behind the

Sal Cento
May 210 min read


Cinemacon 2026 Recap
Courtesy of CinemaCon Cinemacon 2026 is done, and a lot has happened. The studios released exclusive trailers and announcements to all attendees. Here’s what happened: Sony Sony’s main focus was its upcoming Spider-Man movies, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. A clip of Brand New Day, coming out July 31, 2026, was shown, featuring Peter learning that Ned wants to find out who Spider-Man is to thank him for saving him in the past, and suspectin
George Burkert
Apr 234 min read


Paramount Officially wins Warner Bros. Discovery Bid! What Does This Mean?
After Netflix initially secured the winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in December 2025, Paramount persisted in pursuing a higher bid, even entering hostile takeover territory. By February 2026, Netflix permitted Warner Bros. and Paramount to reopen negotiations. On February 26, 2026, Warner Bros. officially determined that Paramount’s $110.9 billion offer was superior. Although Netflix had a four-day window to match or increase its bid, it declined and withdrew, making P
George Burkert
Mar 85 min read


Spider-Man: Brand New Day: What We Know So Far
Courtesy of Marvel Studios 2026 has only two MCU movies scheduled for release this year. Before Avengers: Doomsday is released on December 18, 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to be released on July 31. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and once again starring Tom Holland, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will take place four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home and show Peter Parker fully embracing the role of Spider-Man after the world no longer remem
George Burkert
Feb 285 min read


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
Jan 198 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
Jan 157 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
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