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Mike Floorwalker

Marvel's San Diego Comic-Con 2020 Panel Line-Up Finally Revealed

Coming soon to a living room near you: the Marvel Universe. At long last, Mighty Marvel has announced its lineup for San Diego Comic-Con 2020, which has been temporarily re-branded "Comic-Con @Home," as this year's event will be entirely virtual.

The cast of Hamilton as seen in the filmed production on Disney+

Nina Starner

The Real Reason Why Hamilton Can't Win An Oscar

Even though Hamilton has quickly established itself as a modern classic and earned plenty of huge awards throughout the years, there's one major award it definitely won't win. Here's the real reason why Hamilton won't be eligible to win an Academy Award at the 2021 ceremony.

The cast of Justice League in a promo image

Patrick Phillips

Zack Snyder's Five-Word Tease About The Justice League Director's Cut Will Make Fans Freak

The Snyder Cut of Justice League is coming to HBO Max in 2021, and Zack Snyder really wants anxious fans to know it will indeed be the Snyder-est cut of all.

Adam Sandler and Kevin James in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

Zach Lisabeth

The Divisive Adam Sandler Comedy That's Taking Over Netflix

Former SNL funnyman and purveyor of dirty CDs Adam Sandler has found a pretty welcoming home for his ample catalog on Netflix. Sandman projects old and new have been dancing in and out of the streamer's top ten list pretty much since the feature was launched.

Pauli Poisuo

Charlize Theron Admits Her True Feelings About The Furiosa Prequel

Since the events of Furiosa will take place 20 years before Mad Max: Fury Road, and Miller's not a fan of de-aging tech, it looks like Theron won't be returning in the role. It'll certainly be strange to see someone else embody the character, but what does the actress herself think of this?

Pauli Poisuo

DC's Stargirl Finds A New Home For Season 2

As enjoyable as the teen drama-tinged superheroics of Stargirl and the Justice Society of America are, the show's about to move in a new direction. Don't worry, though, it hasn't been cancelled. DC's Stargirl has simply found a new destination for its upcoming new season

Mike Floorwalker

The Real Reason Janelle Monáe Wants To Join The MCU

Attention, Mighty Marvel: Ms. Monáe would like a word. In a recent sit-down with Empire, ultra-talented multi-hyphenate Janelle Monáe revealed that she has designs on joining the biggest film franchise of all time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Steve Carell as Michael Scott and Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson in The Office

Abbey White

The Office Star Leslie David Baker Is Trying To Make Fans' Dreams Come True

Several cast members have offered conflicting opinions on a formal on-screen reboot or reunion of The Office over the years. But actor Leslie David Baker, who played Stanley Hudson on the show, is going beyond a cast meet-up with a crowd-funded spin-off titled Uncle Stan: Coming Out of Retirement.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor in his 2011 debut

Dany Roth

Chris Hemsworth Is Getting Insanely Ripped To Play Hulk Hogan

Chris Hemsworth has got to look big. After all, he's spent nearly a decade playing Thor. But from the looks of it, even his physique as the God of Thunder won't hold a candle to the over-the-top regimen required for his next role as a far more earthbound muscle man: Hulk Hogan.

Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel

Robert Balkovich

The Real Reason Henry Cavill Isn't Commenting On His Future As Superman

Henry Cavill is an actor with a lot of irons in the fire. The biggest question for fans is whether he's up for another outing as Clark Kent, a.k.a. Superman. Sadly, we don't have a clear answer at the moment, and one person you won't be getting clarification from is Cavill himself.

Mike Floorwalker

How Tom Hanks' New Movie Broke His Heart

America's Dad has got a case of the blues over his new movie. Tom Hanks, star of the upcoming World War II drama Greyhound, recently sat down with The Guardian to discuss the flick. It's one that he obviously thinks everyone should see — he just wishes they could see it in the theater.

Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate on Dead to Me

Nina Starner

Sad News Just Dropped For Dead To Me

Netflix's dark comedy Dead to Me, which stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini as two women locked in a dangerous friendship, will conclude after its upcoming third season. However, fans of the show still have reason to rejoice.

Gandalf arrives at Bag-End in The Hobbit

Nina Starner

Amazing News Just Dropped For Amazon's Lord Of The Rings Series

According to Variety, several different TV projects, including Amazon's Lord of the Rings series and Netflix's Cowboy Bebop adaptation, will be allowed to resume production in New Zealand, which has almost entirely conquered the coronavirus crisis.

Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova in Black Widow promo art

Mike Floorwalker

How Florence Pugh's Black Widow Character Will Change The MCU

When Black Widow finally kicks off Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it'll offer us something we haven't yet seen. Director Cate Shortland appears to be reveling in the opportunity to upend audience expectations for Black Widow, which can only be a good thing.

Zach Lisabeth

Why Fans Are Freaking Out Over The Latest Episode Of Yellowstone

The cliffhanger ending of season 3, episode 3 has every fan of Paramount's hit ranch drama awaiting next week's resolution with bated breath.

Robert Balkovich

The Real Reason Seth MacFarlane Thought Ted Was Going To Be A Total Flop

Considering MacFarlane's TV hits with Family Guy and American Dad, it's hard to imagine him lacking confidence in his own project, even one as outlandish as Ted. As it turns out, the writer and director had a few reasons to doubt the movie's potential for success.

Mark Wahlberg as Tommy Saunders in Patriots Day

Mike Floorwalker

The Mark Wahlberg Box Office Flop That's Dominating Netflix Right Now

It may not have made an impact at the box office, but Patriots Day dominated Netflix over the Fourth of July weekend. The Mark Wahlberg historical drama, a fictionalized account of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, has raced to the top of the streamer's Top Ten list.

Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington in A Thousand Words

Zach Lisabeth

The Forgotten Eddie Murphy Comedy That's Killing It On Netflix

Comedy legend Eddie Murphy has starred in countless blockbuster films, but one of his oft-overlooked titles is the one currently garnering all the attention.

Nina Starner

The Truth About Sophie Turner's First TV Role Since GoT Ended

If you're still missing Game of Thrones, Quibi has a new adventure for you starring one of the epic fantasy's most popular players.

Dany Roth

The One Scene That Anna Kendrick Refused To Film For Dummy

Quibi (short for "quick bites"), the streaming service specifically designed for cell phone use, launched April 6, 2020. Included among the list of impressive launch content was the Anna Kendrick-starring series, Dummy.

Patrick Phillips

The Underrated Sci-Fi Comedy On Hulu You Still Haven't Seen

With genre gems like Get Out, Hereditary, and A Quiet Place proving as popular with audiences as they have with critics, even the most casual followers of horror, science fiction, and fantasy flicks would have to admit that we are living through a golden age of nerd culture.

The Dutton family on Yellowstone season 3

Robert Balkovich

Where Is Yellowstone Filmed?

In the case of Paramount Network's smash hit drama Yellowstone, the grandiose landscapes of the American Mountain West are a big part of the series' charm.

Dany Roth

Clone High Fans Just Got The Best News Ever

Although Clone High was canceled after only a single season, its creators, Bill Lawrence, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller, have careers that span beyond one high school full of cartoon clones. But now, fans of the show have reason to celebrate, because the team is bringing Clone High back.

The turtles from the CG animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series

Zach Lisabeth

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reboot Movie - What We Know So Far

Gang Green is apparently springing back into action, and we have Seth Rogen's Point Grey Pictures production company to thank for the latest revival of the durable 1980s childrens' franchise.

Dany Roth

What It Will Take To Make The Invisible Man 2 Happen

It's no surprise — given the legacy title, the critically-acclaimed star, and the modern take on a classic premise — that The Invisible Man was a hit. What happens when a movie is a hit? People start asking for a sequel. Elisabeth Moss has some ideas about how to make one happen.

Aquaman and Justice League star Jason Momoa

Robert Balkovich

Jason Momoa's Newest Movie Role Is Hilariously Unexpected

After playing mythical barbarians, a renegade fur trapper, and a muscle daddy take on Aquaman, there's only one logical direction for Jason Mamoa's next big role: Frosty the Snowman. We promise you read that correctly.

Mike Floorwalker

Beavis And Butt-Head Fans Just Got Some Surprising News

What the world needs right now are the insightful observations of the greatest contemplative minds of our time — which is why we're pleased to announce that Beavis and Butt-Head are returning. Comedy Central has ordered two new seasons of the classic animated series.