Hamilton Is Now Streaming on Disney+ to Kick Off July 4th Weekend

At long last,Hamiltonis streaming on Disney+. The acclaimed and wildly popular musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda has been a downright pop culture phenomenon over the past handful of years. But the only way to see it was on a stage, with tickets often going for $500 or more. Now, a filmed version of the Broadway stage show can be seen by virtually anyone with an internet connection for the cost of a subscription to Disney+....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Lorraine Myers

Harry Potter 4K 3D Rerelease Will Help Reopen Chinese Movie Theaters

While the coronavirus pandemic is far from over, things in China are just now starting to reverse course after the entire country had been on lockdown for weeks. Specifically, a small smattering of movie theaters in isolated parts of the nation has begun to reopen, with more expected to follow suit in the coming days and weeks. To help jumpstart the movie business again, a handful of former blockbusters will be playing in China to help draw in crowds, including a new 3D 4K version ofHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Antonio Gutierrez

Harry Potter Reboot Series Nears Greenlight at HBO Max

It’s looking like theHarry Potterfranchise will be reimagined on the small screen. As anyone who’s ever heard of movies will know, Daniel Radcliffe previously led a feature film series based on the J.K. Rowling novels between 2001 and 2011. The franchise took a detour with a pair ofFantastic Beastsmovies, but they weren’t quite able to recreate the same levels of success as the mainHarry Potterseries, putting plans to move forward with those films on ice....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Daniel Jones

Harvey Weinstein Charged with Rape in Los Angeles, Faces 28 Years in Prison

Former Hollywood mogulHarvey Weinsteinis facing two new sexual assault charges. The charges were brought against him by Los Angeles prosecutors. Weinstein is being charged with the rape of one woman and the sexual assault of another. Both incidents are said to have occurred in 2013. These new charges have been brought to light just as Weinstein’s long-awaited criminal trial in New York City is getting underway. According to theLos Angeles district attorney’s office, the first incident took place on August 03, 2025....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Tommy Wilson

Home Alone Disney+ Reboot Is Almost Finished Confirms Kenan Thompson

TheHome Alonefranchise has displayed enduring popularity for decades now, regularly appearing on audience lists of favorite Christmas movies. A reboot of the series has been in development for some time.SNLcast member Kenan Thompson, who will be appearing in theHome Alone reboot, recently confirmed during an interview that the film is close to finishing. “It was a long shoot. It started in Canada and got shut down and then came back around because of the pandemic....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Ryan Pierce

How Big Is Rocket's Role in Avengers: Endgame?

We could be seeing an awful lot of Rocket Raccoon inAvengers: Endgame. With the sequel toInfinity Warjust around the corner, there are still so many questions we have. Marvel has done a bang-up job of not revealing too much in their marketing campaign thus far, having only released a question-raising teaser trailer and a Super Bowl spot. So any and all information we can get our hands on at this point is valuable and, this time around, it comes from Sean Gunn....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Elizabeth Morris

Infinity Stone Secrets Unveiled in New Avengers 3 Prequel Comic

Marvel Comics has released the second and final issue in theirInfinity Warprequel series and it sheds more light on theInfinity Stones, confirming the locations of some, while further teasing the mystery of the Soul Stone. The first in the series was more of a primer forBlack Pantherthan anything. It mostly took place in Wakanda and featured Shuri helping to get Bucky Barnes' mind back from Hydra. Additionally, it also helped set up the timeline of when Steve Rogers and Barnes made it out to Wakanda, which was a few weeks after the events ofCaptain America: Civil War....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Samantha Lucero

Is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Safe for Kids to Watch?

The Rise of Skywalkerhits theaters this weekend. Ever since the series debuted in 1977 with George Lucas' original sci-fi classic, the movies have captivated fans of all ages. I come from a family of Star Wars fans. My mom has always talked fondly of seeing Star Wars in theaters more than a dozen times. She took me to see the 1997 re-releases, as well as the prequels. We waited at a theater for hours to seeThe Force Awakensopening night with my little brother....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Tonya Wang

IT Chapter Two Is Digitally De-Aging the Losers Club Kids

We have some juicy new details regardingIT Chapter Two, straight from director Andy Muschietti. With the sequel mere weeks away at this point, the cast and filmmakers are going to start making the press rounds for what is easily one of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2019. Now, Muschietti has revealed that the sequel will be using de-aging technology on cast members that are already quite young, as well as explaining that Stephen King wrote a new scene for the movie....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Lisa Hughes

Jungle Cruise 2 May Set Sail for Worldwide Destinations

Disney has another big franchise on its hands.Jungle Cruisehad barely set sail this summer before The Rock announced talks for a sequel were already underway. With the movie scoring a $211 million box office win, as well as a successful run on Disney+ Premier Access, the August announcement that a follow up had been green lit was a surprise to no one. Being based on a veteran Disney park ride, just likePirates of The Caribbeanbefore it, the film was developed as a stand-alone movie and potentially the start of another long-running franchise....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Crystal Savage

Latest Ready Player One Footage Gives Superman a Shout Out

Clark Kent and the originalSupermantheme from John Williams are included in the latest sneak peek atReady Player One. An extended preview has arrived online, revealing more new footage from the upcoming adaptation of Ernest Cline’s beloved novel. Steven Spielberg’s movie arrives in just a few weeks and Warner Bros. is starting to kick up the marketing campaign. This latest spot doesn’t give much away in terms of plot points, but it reveals quite a bit of new eye candy, including new shots of theJurassic ParkT-Rex and other recognizable pieces of pop culture that exist in the movie’s virtual world....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Shawn Nichols

Leave the World Behind Director Unveils the Significance of the Deer

InLeave the World Behind, directorSam Esmailcrafts a narrative that blurs the lines between reality and illusion. The Netflix adaptation of Rumaan Alam’s novel, set in a secluded Long Island retreat, chronicles the unsettling experiences of a family whose peaceful vacation turns into an unforeseen nightmare. As the United States succumbs to a catastrophic cyberattack, two enigmatic visitors disrupt the family’s solitude, plunging them into a world where normalcy is distorted....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Kristin Gill

Luca First Look Reveals Pixar's New Sea Monster Movie Set on the Italian Riviera

Pixar Animation Studios announced today that its next feature film release will beLuca. The movie is all set to be directed by Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa (La Luna) and produced by Andrea Warren (Cars 3). The movie pairs a young boy with a sea monster from another world during one unforgettable summer in Italy.Lucais set to open in U.S. theaters June 18th, 2021. Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing anunforgettable summerfilled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Brooke Parker