Ridley Scott Responds To House of Gucci Blacklash From Real-Life Gucci Family

Ridley Scott’s latest movie is the crime dramaHouse of Gucci, based on the bookThe House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greedby Sara Gay Forden, and being based on the history of the iconic real-life fashion family it was always likely to get a reaction from the Gucci’s, and in fact previously gained scorn from Patrizia Reggiani, who is played by Lady Gaga in the movie. When it comes to such criticism though, Scott doesn’t seem to be too concerned....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Melissa Larson

Ridley Scott Will Direct Getty Kidnapping Drama Next

With his highly-anticipatedPrometheussequelAlien: Covenanthitting theaters this May, filmmakerRidley Scottis moving forward on his next film, which will start shooting around the same timeAlien: Covenanthits theaters. The filmmaker is finalizing plans to directAll the Money in the World, based on the true story of the kidnapping ofJohn Paul Getty III, withNatalie Portmanbeing eyed to play his motherGail Harris.Angelina Joliehad reportedly met for the role, but couldn’t sign on due to scheduling conflicts, with the director now trying to secureNatalie Portmanfor the role....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Allison Bird

Rogue One Scores $290.5M at Worldwide Box Office

Earlier this week, a new box office report claimed that LucasFilm’s firstStar Warsspin-offRogue One: A Star Wars Storyis eyeing aworldwide opening weekendof $350 million, which would have been the third highest this year. As it turned out,Rogue Onefell short of that projection, with a worldwide debut of $290.5 million, although it still secured the third highest worldwide opening this year, behind Warner Bros.‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice($422.5 million) and Marvel’sCaptain America: Civil War($379....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Julie Kaufman

Saturday Night Live Satirizes Black Ariel Controversy

There has been a lot of discussion about Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake ofThe Little Mermaid, and the controversy has made its way toSaturday Night Live. While there are many who are thrilled to see a new take on Ariel with Bailey in the role, the casting has not gone without its criticism with some on social media unhappy with the “race-swapping” of the fictional mermaid. Appearing as “Black Ariel” during the “Weekend Update” segment onSNL, Ego Nwodim addressed the backlash, and you may see the skit in the video below....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Tanya Harris PhD

She-Hulk Series Was Developed as If There Was No Possibility of a Second Season

All TV shows can be categorized in one of two ways; those that are made with the intention of being a limited series and those that are made with the expectation of multiple seasons following. When it comes to Disney+ shows from franchises likeStar Warsand Marvel, that line seems to be a constantly blurring one, and the new seriesShe-Hulk: Attorney at Lawis no exception. The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series premiered last week, and just like most MCU shows, it has had its fair share of review-bombing, but early viewing figures suggestthe introduction of Tatiana Maslany’s green goddess is another hit for the platform....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Jonathan Moran

Shrek May Cameo in Puss in Boots 2

ThoughShrek Forever Afterwas touted as the final film in that animated franchise, DreamWorks Animation has teased that aShrek 5may be in the works. Though, that has never been confirmed. But rest assured, we probably haven’t seen the last of the big green ogre and his pals. Talking with Empire, Puss in Boots himself,Antonio Banderas, hinted that Shrek may actually show up in the impending sequelPuss in Boots 2: Nine Lives and 40 Thieves, though it will probably be just for a cameo....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Brandon Pollard

Soul Mates Review-com You Never Knew You Needed

So you’ve got one or more people waking up in a strange location, a mazelike factory or warehouse setting, elaborate deathtraps, a sadistic game master on a video screen, and a twist ending. It’s all things that mosthorrorfans have already seen, so your enjoyment of this movie depends entirely on how played out you feel all those tropes are. Unfortunately forSoul Mates, one thing going against it is the timing of its release....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Kimberly Watkins PhD

Star Wars 9 Returns to Vader's Castle and the Holy City of Jedha?

We’re just one day away from production officially starting onStar Wars 9. And as the cast and crew get ready for the big shoot, more and more leaks keep floating from the home base in London. Today, we’re learning about to key locations that will be used in this next Star Wars sequel, which is confirmed to be the final chapter in the Skywalker saga. J.J. Abrams is intent on bringing back a lot ofconnections to the prequel and original trilogies....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Jason Johnson

Star Wars Open-World Video Game Is Happening with Ubisoft and LucasFilm Games

An open-worldStar Warsgame is on the way via Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft. There are currently no details as to when the game will launch or where in theStar Warsuniverse it will explore. It is also not clear which platforms the game will launch on when it becomes available. The news comes just one day after it was announced that Lucasfilm Games is working on an open-worldIndiana Jonesgame. Lucasfilm Gamesis teaming up with Ubisoft for this massive undertaking....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Nathan Carter

Star Wars Rebels Season 4 Soundtrack Reveals Huge Jedi Spoiler?

As fans continue the countdown to the final episodes ofStar Wars Rebels, with the back half of the fourth and final season debuting February 19 on Disney XD, new details have surfaced that present some massive spoilers for the final episodes. It has already been confirmed that Ian McDiarmind reprises his role asThe Emperorin the final episodes, although little else about the back half of this final season has been revealed....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Laura Harper

Stuber Review #2: Dave Bautista & Kumail Nanjiani Deliver Big Laughs

A relatively humorless summer box office gets a welcome infusion of R-rated, gloriously profane, action and comedy.Stuberwill have audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. A twist on the buddy cop, opposites attract genre, the hulking Dave Bautista and hysterically meek Kumail Nanjiani are mismatched gold. The odd pairing riff through every lull in the plot. They’re a dynamic duo that keep the chuckles coming.Stuberis much more entertaining than expected....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Shelly Rogers

Sympathy for the Devil Cinematographer Steve Holleran Puts Nic Cage in Sin City

With a mysterious backstory linking a timid taxicab driver (played by Joel Kinnaman) and his psychotic, red-haired passenger (who is brought to life by none other than Nicolas Cage), the blurred neon lights as well as the sprawling desert of Las Vegas help to bring the madness to life inSympathy for the Devil. Directed by Yuval Adler and written by Luke Paradise, the upcoming film (which will premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, where Cage is receiving a special award) is super suspenseful and downright psychologically terrifying at times....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1161 words · Taylor Wright

The Bye Bye Man Trailer Unleashes a Scary New Horror Villain

Early next year, genre fans will be introduced to a new horror icon whenThe Bye Bye Manhits theaters. Following thefirst trailerfrom April, STX Entertainment has debuted the second trailer, which delves into the terrifying history of this title character, and what he can do to the victims who merely say or think his name. People commit unthinkable acts every day. Time and again, we grapple to understand what drives a person to do such terrible things....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Brian White