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AJ Caulfield

Suicide Squad 2: Idris Elba In Talks To Replace Will Smith

Idris Elba might be joining the Squad. The actor is talks to star in Warner Bros.' forthcoming Suicide Squad sequel, written and directed by former Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 helmer James Gunn, and replace Will Smith as the assassin Deadshot.

Mike Floorwalker

Black Widow: Emma Watson Rumored To Be Eyed For Second Lead

Marvel may be looking to add a little magic to Black Widow. Emma Watson is reportedly being heavily considered for a lead role in the superspy solo vehicle.

Mike Floorwalker

Brightburn: Crazy New Trailer Teases James Gunn's Superhero Horror Mashup

What if Superman were a serial killer? That is the jaw-dropping question posed by the new trailer for Brightburn, the James Gunn-produced horror flick dropping in a few months. The spot was posted this morning to IGN's YouTube channel, and be warned: it contains moments that may make you cringe.

AJ Caulfield

Luke Perry's Final Role Will Be In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

When actor Luke Perry sadly passed away at the age of 52 on March 4, shortly after suffering a massive stroke, many assumed that the last they would see of the actor would be on Riverdale. However, the final time viewers will see Perry on screen will be this summer, in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Mike Floorwalker

New Shazam! Trailer Promises Equal Parts Hilarity And Action

Hi! My name is... Shazam! A second trailer for Warner Brothers and DC's superhero comedy was posted this morning to Warner Brothers Pictures' YouTube Channel. The spot gives us more of the titular hero in action, and also offers a good look at the film's villain, Doctor Sivana (Mark Strong).

Mike Floorwalker

Ghostbusters: Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon In Talks To Star

Who ya gonna call? The Leftovers actress Carrie Coon and Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard are reportedly in talks to play a mother/son pair in director Jason Reitman's upcoming Ghostbusters movie, according to a report by Variety. Sony Pictures is still seeking to cast additional family members.

Mike Floorwalker

The Invisible Man: Elisabeth Moss In Talks For Lead Role

The Invisible Man won't be pulling a disappearing act after all. The Handmaid's Tale's Elisabeth Moss is reportedly in talks to lead the film from Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, with originally attached star Johnny Depp no longer involved in the project, according to Collider.

AJ Caulfield

Hellboy Red Band Trailer Brings Fire, Flames, And F-Bombs

This boy is back, and he's on fire. Lionsgate Pictures and Summit Entertainment ushered in a new month of 2019 with a (literal) hot treat: the red band trailer for the R-rated Hellboy reboot, starring Stranger Things favorite David Harbour as the titular half-demon hero.

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AJ Caulfield

Dark Phoenix: Director Simon Kinberg Talks New Trailer, Major Character Death

After 20th Century Fox released the newest trailer for Dark Phoenix, which confirmed the death of a major X-Men character, director Simon Kinberg sat down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss the footage and explain the twist in more detail.

AJ Caulfield

New Dark Phoenix Trailer: Jean Grey Unleashes Her Destructive Side

If there was any doubt about just how dark the upcoming X-Men flick Dark Phoenix will be, this new trailer has cleared it away. Fox just released new footage for Dark Phoenix, which sees Sophie Turner's Jean Grey unleashing her destructive alter-ego the Dark Phoenix and committing a heinous act.

AJ Caulfield

Bond 25: Rami Malek In Talks To Play Villain

Rami Malek could be moving from belting out iconic tunes in Bohemian Rhapsody to bringing chaos and destruction to the life of the most famous spy in the world in Bond 25. A new report published by Collider details that Malek is in "final negotiations" to play the villain in the next Bond movie.

AJ Caulfield

Frozen 2 Plot Details Reportedly Revealed

Finding out everything we can about Frozen 2 before it launches in theaters? Yeah, we'll never let it go. Luckily for us, the fine folks at Slashfilm aren't about to abandon that endeavor either. The outlet recently picked up a scoop regarding plot details for the Frozen sequel.

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel Carol Danvers

AJ Caulfield

Rotten Tomatoes Removing Audience Ratings And Comments During Films' Pre-Release Period

Rotten Tomatoes is making things a little more garden-fresh moving forward. The review aggregator has announced that, as of Monday, February 25, it will no longer display audience ratings or comments before a film's release. This news comes after trolls flooded Captain Marvel with negative reviews.

AJ Caulfield

Dark Phoenix Poster Released Ahead Of New Trailer

Tuesday was a big day for movies, as just after Warner Bros. unveiled the second trailer for Detective Pikachu, 20th Century Fox rolled out a new poster for Dark Phoenix and promised that another trailer will launch on Wednesday.

Mike Floorwalker

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II In Talks To Star In Jordan Peele's Candyman

With his hook for hand, he's coming to terrify a new generation of audiences. The Get Down star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talk to star in the Jordan Peele-produced "spiritual sequel" to the 1992 horror classic Candyman, although no deal has yet been finalized, according to a report by Variety.

AJ Caulfield

New Detective Pikachu Trailer Shows Off A Wide Array Of Pokemon Favorites

In 2015, a pizza-eating rat in New York captured the attention of people across the world. In 2019, a crime-solving one in the fictional Ryme City will steal the hearts of moviegoers everywhere. Warner Bros. unveiled a buzzy new trailer for Detective Pikachu on Tuesday.

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AJ Caulfield

Ghostbusters 3: Melissa McCarthy Responds To Jason Reitman's Upcoming Film

Some diehard Ghostbusters fans may think reboot star Melissa McCarthy won't want to come near Jason Reitman's sequel. Others may think she wouldn't be supportive of the flick. But, as reality has proven, neither of those assumptions are true. McCarthy recently shared her thoughts on Ghostbusters 3.

Mike Floorwalker

Stars Who Were Snubbed From The Oscars 'In Memoriam' Segment

Wow, Oscar, you sure have a selective memory. Per tradition, Sunday night's Academy Awards telecast featured an "In Memoriam" segment highlighting notable personalities we've lost over the last year — and, also per tradition, a number of beloved entertainment giants were inexplicably omitted.

AJ Caulfield

Detective Pikachu: Ryan Reynolds Teases New Trailer With Hilarious Video

Ryan Reynolds is doing what Ryan Reynolds does best: promoting his latest project in the most clever, chuckle-worthy way. In a video posted to Reynolds' Twitter account, the actor teased that a new trailer for Detective Pikachu, directed by Rob Letterman, is headed our way tomorrow.

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AJ Caulfield

Oscars 2019: Complete List Of Winners

After an awards season filled with snubs and surprises aplenty, the 2019 Oscars arrived at long last. For those out there who didn't catch the 91st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24, we have the full list of winners on hand.

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AJ Caulfield

Disney Breaks Silence On Will Smith's Genie

Is the House of Mouse down with the new, blue Genie, or is Disney denouncing its very own creation? The company kept quiet after the internet completely torched Will Smith following the newest live-action Aladdin trailer drop, but now, Disney has come forward to address the blue Genie debacle.

AJ Caulfield

Film Independent Spirit Awards 2019: Complete List Of Winners

Before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences could dish out Oscars this year, the Film Independent had to dole out its own awards.

Mike Floorwalker

A Quiet Place 2: John Krasinski Confirmed To Direct, Emily Blunt Also Returning

John Krasinski will be leading us back to A Quiet Place. The Office star-turned unlikely horror auteur, who was already on board to write the sequel to his breakout 2018 hit, will also be settling back into the director's chair. His wife and co-star Emily Blunt has also sealed a deal to return.

AJ Caulfield

Jason Reitman Clarifies Controversial Ghostbusters Comment

Like Peter Venkman was "fuzzy on the whole good-bad thing," so too is Jason Reitman, who has had to do some damage control after making a controversial comment about his upcoming Ghostbusters movie. Reitman recently stated that he doing everything he can to "hand the movie back to the fans."

AJ Caulfield

Gwyneth Paltrow Will Leave The MCU After Avengers: Endgame

Auf wiedersehen, Pepper Potts. Gwyenth Paltrow has revealed to Variety that she is exiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe and stepping away from her post as the "most capable, qualified, trustworthy person" Tony Stark has ever met following the upcoming release of Avengers: Endgame.

Mike Floorwalker

Black Widow Solo Movie Gets A New Screenwriter

A new writer has joined the Black Widow party (although she doesn't see how it's a party). Marvel has tapped Ned Benson (of the Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby trilogy) to revamp the script for the superspy's solo vehicle. The first draft has been turned in by Jac Schaeffer.

AJ Caulfield

Alita: Battle Angel Tops Weekend Box Office With $27.8 Million Opening

There was hardly a battle at the domestic box office this weekend, with Alita: Battle Angel easily besting its competition and opening to the tune of $27.8 million. Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Alita: Battle Angel has earned, as of Monday, February 18, $36.5 million across the U.S. and Canada.