Justice League Stumbles to the Top of the Box Office with $96M

Warner Bros.‘Justice League, the studio’s fourth DCEU entry, was expected to easily top the box office this weekend, although it came in far under even the most modest of expectations. TheDCEU superhero ensemblehad no trouble taking the top spot and beating other newcomers likeWonderandThe Star, but it failed to hit its projections, coming in far below most expectations with $96 million.Wonderdid manage to overperform, coming in above expectations with a solid $27 million in its opening weekend in second place....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Craig Washington

Keanu Reeves Set for Sky-HIgh Satire in The Entertainment System is Down

Keanu Reevesis taking to the skies for his next role as he is reportedly in talks to join the airborne dark comedy,The Entertainment System is Down. The satirical disaster movie from Oscar-nominatred directorRuben Östlund, who made a big impact withhis 2022 movieTriangle of Sadness, looks set to be his most ambitious movie to date, and would see the Palme d’Or winner take a claustrophobic look at humans separated from their digital devices....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Christy Waller

Ken Jennings to Guest Host New Jeopardy Episodes

Jeopardy!is soldiering on with Ken Jennings set to host the first new episodes of the game show since the passing of longtime host Alex Trebeck. The producers have revealed that Jennings, easily the most famous contestant in the history of the series, will step in, at least temporarily, to help fill the shoes left behind by Trebeck. The news comes several weeks after Trebeck’s passing. Ken Jenningshas been viewed as the top candidate to replace Alex Trebeck in the long run....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Samuel Sullivan

Knives Out 2: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know

Spoiler Warning: Knives Out (2019) With an all-star cast, a genuinely gripping murder mystery, and social commentary blended together with hilarious dialogue and visual gags, Rian Johnson’sKnives Outbecame a critical and commercial success back when it was released in 2019. It is then no wonder that a sequel,Knives Out 2, was eventually set for development. Following the success of the firstKnives Out, Netflix purchased the rights to the film franchise for an impressive $450 million....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Joshua Hamilton

Linda Cardellini Wants Hawkeye's Wife to Get a Movie, But Knows It'll Never Happen

Linda Cardellini has a long and successful career appearing in pop culture mainstays, whether as Velma in the live-actionScooby-Doomovies or Lindsay inFreaks and Geeks. The actress added another feather to her cap after joining the MCU as Laura Barton, wife of Clint Barton akaHawkeye. During an interview with Collider, Cardellini revealed she would love for Laura to become a more prominent part of the franchise. “I mean, you know, it was one of those things where I was sort of brought into the universe and it truly is its own universe....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Sandra Ramirez

Loki & Daredevil Stars Swap Marvel Costumes for Halloween

Marvel stars Charlie Cox and Tom Hiddleston had a little bit of fun and flipped the script this Halloween. TheDaredevilandLokistars have been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for some time now, albeit in very different ways. Cox paved the way for Netflix’s little corner of the Marvel universe (while it lasted anyway) and Hiddleston has portrayed Thor’s ne’er-do-well brother Loki ever since the earliest days of the franchise. This year, the two decided to swap roles and surprise some fans to get into the Halloween spirit....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Suzanne Moran

Mariah Carey's Diva Behavior Got Her Booted from Will Ferrell's The House

Mariah Carey was supposed to make a cameo as herself in Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler’s new comedyThe House, but apparently the pop star took the role a little too literally and was too much like her diva self. The movie revolves around two parents portrayed by Ferrell and Poehler who start an underground casino in their basement to try and raise money to pay for their daughter’s college tuition. Things turned ugly when Mariah Carey showed up on set....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · Sara Williams

Martin Scorsese: How He Directs Films With a Unique Focus on Character Development

If there is one director who can tell a story with raw authenticity and in a cinematic fashion, it isMartin Scorsese. His inspiration for creating characters for a movie is an elusive process that’s hard to point out. If that is the case, how can we claim that a director has a particular style when they have a complex way of building character arcs? By analyzing a director’s decision-making process, it is possible to craft a framework for their directing style....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Susan Wilson

Mission: Impossible 6 Stomps Christopher Robin with $35M Box Office Win

Mission: Impossible - Falloutfell 40 percent from last weekend’sbox office, but still earned $35 million and took the number one spot. Disney’sChristopher Robinopened with mixed reviews with only $25 million, which was on the lower side of initial projections. The sixth installment in theMission: Impossiblefranchise has earned $124 million in North America in its first two weeks. And overseas, it has amassed over $205 million, which is even without the help of China....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · David Anderson

Moon Knight Actor Gaspard Ulliel Dies After Ski Accident

Actor Gaspard Ulliel, who is set to appear in the upcoming TV series Moon Knight, died Wednesday following a skiing accident in the Alps,according to Variety. He was 37. The actor was skiing in the Savoie region on Tuesday when he collided with another person. He suffered severe brain trauma and was airlifted to a hospital in Grenoble, where he died the next day. The other skier was not hospitalized, and an investigation is now underway....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Deborah Green

Morgan Freeman Names His Most Underrated Movie and It's a Tear-Jerker

One of the most revered actors of a generation,Morgan Freemanis an Oscar-winner best known for his iconic roles insuch all-time great moviesasGlory, Unforgiven, The Shawshank Redemption, Se7en, Million Dollar Baby, The Dark Knight, The Bucket List,and many others. Yet, despite starring in some of the most popular films ever, it’s always fascinating to hear what talented A-list actors view as their favorite movie starring themselves. Often, an actor will favor a film that fans have rarely heard of, much less seen, proving how an artist’s tastes drastically differ from the public perception....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · Joel Carter

My Fake Boyfriend: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know

Have you ever tried to make breakfast and ended up at urgent care? Andrew (Keiynan Lonsdale) has. That’s why he’s taking a cooking class. When he falls for his instructor Rafi (Samer Salem), it should be smooth sailing from there, right? If only Andrew didn’t have a toxic ex-boyfriend (Marcus Rosner) and a fake social media boyfriend created by his best friends Jake (Dylan Sprouse) and Kelly (Sarah Hyland) to navigate too....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Michelle Kim

Netflix Officially Cancels 1899 After One Season

The creators ofDarkBaran bo Odar and Jantje Friese brought viewers on a fantastical journey riddled with mystery and secrets in the sci-fi period drama1899. The season finale climaxed with anightmare-ish cliffhanger, setting up audiences for the continuation of the story through subsequent seasons. The “Certified Fresh” series received favorable reviews and praise for its casting, performances, cinematography, and production. In addition to the positive critique and growing fan support,1899also performed well in viewership numbers....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Sheila Williams