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AJ Caulfield

Emma Thompson To Star Alongside Emma Stone In Disney's Live-Action Cruella De Vil Movie

Cruella de Vil or The Tale of Two Emmas? Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson is in talks to join Emma Stone in Disney's upcoming live-action film Cruella, centered on Cruella de Vil, the stylish and sinister 101 Dalmatians villain.

AJ Caulfield

Bond 25: Daniel Craig To Soon Return To Set Following Production-Halting Injury

An injury on the set of Bond 25 left production shaken and stirred, but the titular super-spy is scheduled to get back in the swing of things soon.

AJ Caulfield

Another Live-Action Star Wars Series Is 'Probably' Coming To Disney+

Lucasfilm has big plans for the galaxy far, far away. According to Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company which owns Lucasfilm, a third live-action Star Wars series will likely come to fruition and could arrive on the forthcoming streaming service Disney+ within the next three years.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones season 8

AJ Caulfield

Latest GoT Episode Makes Sad Rotten Tomatoes History

All is not well in Westeros. The surprising, devastating, and chaotic events of the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones rattled fans everywhere. But the tragedies of "The Bells" extend beyond its shocking narrative. Thrones season 8, episode 5 has set a sad new record on Rotten Tomatoes.

Mike Floorwalker

Mortal Kombat Reboot To Shoot In Australia Later This Year

One of gaming's most iconic franchises is finally gearing up for its return to the multiplex.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Avengers: Endgame

Mike Floorwalker

Endgame Writers Reveal Fat Thor Made People Mad On Set

Add some of Avengers: Endgame's crew to the list of people who weren't thrilled with Thor Lebowski. In an interview with Empire magazine, the flick's screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely revealed that the Thunder God's new look didn't sit so well with some of those who were on set.

Bart Simpson on The Simpsons season 29, episode 1 "The Serfsons"

AJ Caulfield

The Simpsons Predicted A Big GoT Twist 2 Years Ago

The Simpsons has done it yet again. Continuing its uncanny ability to predict real-world events and pop culture phenomena years in advance, the long-running animated series The Simpsons accurately predicted the massive twist that came on the fifth episode of Game of Thrones' final season.

Mike Floorwalker

Disney CEO: Next Star Wars Movie Will Be From Game Of Thrones Creators

A little intrigue might be coming to the Star Wars universe. During a call with investors, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the next entry in the Star Wars saga — which won't hit screens until 2022 — will be the first of three films from Game Of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

AJ Caulfield

Endgame Directors Confirm Exactly What Happened To Loki

Despite dying in Avengers: Infinity War, Loki appeared in Avengers: Endgame during the heroes' time heist mission. The biggest moment Loki had in Endgame left fans scratching their heads in confusion, but thankfully, the film's directors have come forward to explain exactly what happened to him.

Zoe Saldana as Gamora Guardians of the Galaxy

AJ Caulfield

Endgame Directors Address Gamora's Fate After Tony's Snap

The heroes and villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe got snap-happy in Avengers: Endgame, and one click of the fingers created a potential problem for a much-loved character: Zoe Saldana's Gamora. The film's directors have finally addressed Gamora's fate after Tony Stark's snap in Endgame.

Conleth Hill as Varys on Game of Thrones

AJ Caulfield

Varys Actor Frustrated By Being Sidelined In GoT

Game of Thrones isn't known for its happy character endings, usually killing them off before their time. One character who survived to the last season is Varys, who has had quite the journey over the years. However, the actor who plays him as a bone to pick with how Varys' story came to a close.

Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5

AJ Caulfield

The Most Important Question After The Latest GoT Episode

The fifth episode of Game of Thrones' eighth and final season was a lot of things. It ran the gamut of emotions, but left viewers with just one question: Who will take the Iron Throne now? Join us as we explore the possible responses to that massive inquiry.

Mike Floorwalker

The Purge 5 Gets Summer 2020 Release Date

The Purge is coming around once more, perhaps for the last time. Universal Pictures has announced a release date for the as-yet untitled fifth film in the Purge series, a film that may constitute the swan song for one of the more profitable horror franchises of all time.

Godzilla" King of the Monsters promo image

Mike Floorwalker

Godzilla: King Of The Monsters: First Reactions Promise Kaiju Battle Royale

Get ready for a kaiju smackdown. Godzilla: King of the Monsters has been screened for critics, and while there is still a moratorium on reviews, the early reactions on Twitter are nothing short of ecstatic. The general consensus: if you want to see an all-out monster brawl, this flick is for you.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 "The Bells"

AJ Caulfield

The Wild GoT Episode 5 Twist Explained

Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) is known by many titles, and on the latest episode of Game of Thrones, the Mother of Dragons gained yet another name — one she insisted she would never take on, as long as she could help it. Here's how the wild twist went down and what it all means.

Emilia Clark as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 The Bells

AJ Caulfield

The Green Fire In Game Of Thrones Explained

Throughout its run on television, Game of Thrones has demonstrated its affinity for cameos. The series pulled off another one of these surprise appearances on the fifth episode of the final season, which featured the emergence of an element viewers hadn't seen in years: Wildfire.

Mike Floorwalker

Invisible Man: Storm Reid Joins Cast, Plot Details Revealed

We're starting to see The Invisible Man a little more clearly. Rising star Storm Reid has joined the cast of the Universal/Blumhouse production opposite The Handmaid's Tale's Elisabeth Moss, and in conjunction with the announcement, a few intriguing details about the flick's plot were revealed.

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum poster

AJ Caulfield

What The Critics Are Saying About John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

You know what they say - the third time's the charm.

Mike Floorwalker

The Enormous Thanos Twist In Endgame Finally Explained

When in doubt, hit the audience with a shocking twist. That seems to be the thought process of Avengers: Endgame screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who recently sat down with the New York Times to discuss a number of the film's plot points in the wake of its runaway success.

AJ Caulfield

The Suicide Squad Reportedly Eyeing Michael Rooker To Play King Shark

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn is apparently keeping things in the family. A new report published by TheWrap indicates that Guardians of the Galaxy alum Michael Rooker is in talks to portray King Shark in Gunn's upcoming DC feature The Suicide Squad.

Mike Floorwalker

Wachowskis Reportedly Working On Fourth Matrix Movie

Let's hope this isn't a glitch. Writers/directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski are reportedly at work on a third sequel to their seminal 1999 sci-fi flick The Matrix, according to John Wick 3 director Chad Stahleski, who served as Keanu Reeves' stunt double on all three previous films.

AJ Caulfield

Pokemon Detective Pikachu Zaps Up $5.7 Million In Thursday Previews

Pokemon Detective Pikachu is aiming to become the very best, like no one ever was. The film, a fantasy-mystery based on the famous Pokémon franchise and the video game Detective Pikachu, debuted to the tune of $5.7 million at the domestic box office during Thursday night previews on May 9.

Chris Evans as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame

AJ Caulfield

The Weird Explanation On How Thanos' Blade Broke Cap's Shield

One major attention-grabbing moment in Avengers: Endgame involved Captain America and his iconic shield... and Thanos breaking it. But how?

Mike Floorwalker

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Interactive Special On The Way From Netflix

Kimmy Schmidt and friends are returning to Netflix, and this time, you get to make all of their questionable decisions for them. The streamer has announced that a special continuing the story of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt will debut sometime in 2020, and it will be an interactive adventure.

AJ Caulfield

Here's When Marvel Will Announce Its Post-Endgame Plans

Before Avengers: Endgame opened in theaters, fans were frothing at the mouth to find out what happened in the film. Now that the movie is two weeks into its theatrical run, Marvelites want to know what's up next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've got the answer thanks to Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Mike Floorwalker

It: Chapter Two: Pennywise Will Be 'Even More Vicious,' Says Bill Skarsgård

It's been 27 years, and Pennywise the Dancing Clown hasn't gotten any more merry. So says It: Chapter Two's Bill Skarsgård, who pointed out a difference between the evil entity's encounters with the Losers' Club as kids and as adults: the first time, he was just hungry. This time, it's personal.