Batman v Superman Set for IMAX; Warner Bros. Makes 30 Movie Deal

IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced a multi-picture agreement to release up to 30 films from the studio’s slate through 2020 as a continuation of the companies' longstanding partnership. Under the agreement, IMAX will be part of a number of high-profile tentpoles from Warner Bros. Pictures, includingThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.,In the Heart of the Sea,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, theTarzanmovie, theKing Arthurmovie,Suicide Squad,Geostorm,Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,The Jungle Book: Origins, andGodzilla 2....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Paula Bell

Ben Affleck to Exit Batman Role and DC Altogether?

Fans of the DC Extended Universe were dealt a pretty big blow yesterday when it was officially announced thatBen Affleckwouldnot be directingthe upcoming standaloneBatmanmovie. He, at least as of right now, is planning on co-writing, producing and starring in the movie, but that might not be set in stone. In turns out, there is at least a chance he may walk away from the role of Batman altogether. Following the news thatBen Affleckleft the director’s chair, Forbes’Mark Hugheswrote a very in-depth piece about his departure....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Phillip Elliott

Ben Affleck Will Return as Batman in The Flash Movie

We are getting two Batmans for the price of one inThe Flash movie. It has been confirmed that Ben Affleck will be reprising his role in the upcoming DC Comics adaptation, even though he had retired the part after the release ofJustice League. Affleck will be starring alongsideBatmanandBatman Returnsstar Michael Keaton, who was previously rumored for the movie but has now been confirmed. Ezra Miller will be returning as Barry Allen....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Randall Lawson

Bill Cosby Returns to Stand-Up Comedy Ahead of Trial

Much to the chagrin of many,Bill Cosbyhas returned to his comedy roots as he prepares for his next trial. The disgraced TV icon took the stage for the first time since 2015 this past Monday night, performing an improv comedy and jazz show at a club in Philadelphia. Cosby has mostly stayed out of the spotlight after a tsunami ofsexual misconducts allegationscame out against him in the past couple of years....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Michael Nolan

Boy Kills World Review

Boy Kills Worldwill kick your ass and break a foot doing it between bouts of raucous laughter. The hyperkinetic actioner takes familiar themes to glorious heights with creative direction, an all-star cast, and surprising plot twists that reframe the narrative during a bold climax.Bill Skarsgård is a beast and a halfin a literally silent performance.His deaf and mute protagonist pounds baddies to a bloody pulp with emotive facial expressions. The character’s thoughts are heard through hilarious voiceover narration by H....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Krista Welch

Captain Phasma Comic Will Reveal Trash Compactor Escape

BeforeThe Force Awakensdebuted in 2015, many fans felt thatGwendoline Christie’s Captain Phasma would be a break out character in the same vein as Boba Fett. With very little screen time and an easy dispatch by Finn, many believed the character got short changed and didn’t live up to the hype. That’s all supposed to change with her appearance inStar Wars: The Last Jedi. And the build-up to bringing her back will be helped along by an all-new Marvel comic book....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Melissa Small

Columbo Aired Its First Episode 50 Years Ago Today

It has been fifty years since Peter Falk’sColumbofirst appeared in his own TV series and uttered the words, “Just one more thing.” Murder By The Book was the first episode of the detective drama and premiered on 15th September, 1971 after the concept of the character was proven with two previous TV movies. That first episode was directed by none other than Steven Spielberg, and started in motion a series that would run for ten seasons and 69 episodes between 1971 and 1978, when it ran in rotation with the likes ofMcCloudandQuincy M....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Michael Allen

DC's Legends of Tomorrow Trailer: Rip Hunter Must Save the Future

Just hours after thenew posterdebuted for the highly-anticipated midseason seriesDC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The CW has released a new trailer for this superhero spinoff. Some fans were puzzled that villains such as Captain Cold and Heat Wave were chosen for this time-travelling team, but as their leader Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill) reveals in this trailer, these characters are “legends” in the future. This trailer also gives us a glimpse of the main villain, the immortal Vandal Savage (Casper Crump)....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Morgan Hines

Deadpool Creator Compares Movie to Iron Man & Guardians

It’s interesting to hearDeadpoolcreatorRob Liefeldtalk aboutRyan Reynolds' performance as Wade Wilson in the upcoming Marvel adaptation. Its as though the actor didn’t already portray the character inX-Men Origins: Wolverine. Apparently, we’ll be getting a slightly different take on the Merc with the mouth, made possible by the altered timeline inX-Men: Days of Future Past. Liefeld compares whatRyan Reynoldsis doing with the character to whatRobert Downey Jr.did with Tony Stark inIron Man....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Lisa Watkins

Despicable Me Director On A Live-Action Minions Movie: "God, I Hope Not."

Chris Renaud, the director ofDespicable Me 4, has expressed his reluctance towards the idea of adapting the beloved animated franchise into a live-action format. Having directed the first two installments in theDespicable Mefranchise and returned for the fourth, Renaud has been a crucial figure inshaping the series. He also served as a producer for 2015’sMinionsand 2022’sMinions: The Rise of Gru. In a recent interview withFilm Hounds magazine, Renaud was asked about the possibility of a live-action adaptation of the Minions....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Kristina Tyler

Detective Pikachu 2 Is Already in the Works

Pikachu, Warner Bros. is choosing you as their next big franchise.Detective Pikachu 2is already in the works, more than three months before the first movie is even scheduled to arrive in theaters. This is a clear sign of confidence on the part of the studio and it means they’re betting big on their live-action Pokemon universe for the future. This is a property that has proven for more than two decades that it has a captive global audience....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Jessica Oconnell

Do Batfans Love or Hate the New Batmobile in The Batman?

The few glimpses we have now gotten of director Matt Reeves' upcomingThe Batmanare painting a very pretty picture indeed. Following the reveal of the top half of the Batsuit a few weeks ago, yesterday Reeves revealed ourfirst official look at the Batmobilethat will be used by Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight to get around the crime-ridden streets of Gotham City. The images are striking, with the Batmobile looking like a souped-up muscle car whilst still paying homage to the Golden Age version of the superheroes' iconic set of wheels....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Barbara Young

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Scored Big First Weekend with 6.5M Netflix Viewers

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Moviewas a huge success for Netflix during its first three days of streaming. The movie takes place directly after the events ofBreaking Badwith Jesse Pinkman on the run. While some fans were not excited to learn that Vince Gilligan was reteaming with Aaron Paul to tell the final chapter of Jesse’s story, a lot of them tuned in to watch and ended up enjoying it. The movie has been a hit with critics and fans alike....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Peggy Campbell MD