Amy Schumer to Star as Boxer Christy Martin in New Biopic

Amy Schumer, best known for her stand up comedy routines and her comedic films, is taking a dramatic turn, coming aboard a new biopic based on the life of female boxing championChristy Martin. Schumer will star as Martin, who helped legitimize the sport of female boxing in the 1990s, even appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated at one time. This biopic is described as a gritty drama, which will be quite a different turn for Schumer, that will showcase Martin’s triumphs in the ring, and her troubles outside the ring that nearly left her dead....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Donna Becker

Are Fans Ruining the Franchises They Love?

John Lennon was killed giving an autograph. Remember that. Has the internet ushered in a new age of democracy, or toxic fandom? The question almost seems too obvious to ask—one need only look at the countless artists and celebrities who’ve had todelete their social mediato avoid the onslaught of harassment targeted their way; one need only take a stroll down the hate-spewed hallways of Twitter or the chaotic corridors of comment sections for misanthropy to swell, victorious yet again over any seemingly antiquated ‘faith in the human race....

July 12, 2025 · 10 min · 2056 words · Todd Elliott

Baby Yoda Becomes Joker in Todd Phillips Approved Fan Art Mashup

Jokerdirector Todd Phillips is having a laugh with some rather amusing crossover fan art, sharing a photo to his Instagram account depicting Baby Yoda dressed up as Arthur Fleck. Though he’s bearing the familiar face paint and trademark maroon suit worn by Joaquin Phoenix in the movie, Baby Yoda remains just as cute as ever. Humorously, Phillips also captions the photo with the alteredJokerquote, “Is it just me or is it getting cozier out there?...

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Mary Adams

Charlize Theron Says The Old Guard 2 Is Filming Next Year

According to star and executive producer Charlize Theron, a sequel toThe Old Guardis ready to start production next year. The original Netflix comic book adaptation was one of the streamers big hits during the pandemic, with many people having nothing better to do that watch a lot of TV they otherwise would not have had time to get around to.The Old Guardwas one of two recent adaptations of graphic novels written by Greg Rucka, with the other being ABC’sStumptown....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Gerald Wagner

Chelsea Manning Documentary Announced on Historic Day of Her Release

Today, in tandem with the historic release of Chelsea Manning from a maximum-security U.S. military prison,Pulse FilmsCEO Thomas Benski announces the production ofXY Chelsea. With exclusive rights to Chelsea Manning’s story, global content studio Pulse has had unique access to her team for two years to make the film. Director Tim Travers Hawkins (1000 Voices) will be filming with Chelsea later today as she walks free and begins to tell her story and reveal herself to the world in her journey through life beyond incarceration....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Michelle Cooper

David Bowie Almost Had a Role in Guardians of the Galaxy 2

Last night, we reported the sad news that music icon and actorDavid Bowiepassed away at age 69, afterbattling cancer. Fans have been mourning the loss of this legend online ever since, and today we learned that he was being eyed for a cameo appearance inMarvel’sPhase ThreesequelGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Here’s what directorJames Gunnhad to say about the musician’s passing, and how he was interested in having him appear in the superhero sequel....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Heather Paul

Did Someone Finally Guess the Avengers 4 Title Correctly?

Speculation has been swirling for months in regard to the official title ofAvengers 4, and a new fan theory has proven to be the best idea so far. The highly anticipated first trailer forCaptain Marvelwas finally released earlier this month, which has now put the attention back on the fourth Avengers film and its title. The Russo Brothers and Marvel Boss Kevin Feige revealed that it would be a while before theAvengers 4title was released over the summer, but it seems that an announcement is imminent....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Belinda Nichols

Escape from New York Was Released in Theaters 40 Years Ago Today

It’s now been four decades since Snake Plissken sought to make his way out of the Big Apple as John Carpenter’s classic movieEscape From New Yorkwas released in theaters 40 years ago today. Starring Kurt Russell as Snake, the eyepatch-wearing action hero at the center of the story, the movie marked just one of many collaborations between the actor and Carpenter. Some might say it’s the duo’s best movie together of them all, and all this time later, the iconic flick still holds up....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Elizabeth Elliott

Escape Plan 2 Is Happening with Stallone, But What About Schwarzenegger?

Despite making just $25.1 million domestically, Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films has given the green light for a sequel to the 2013 action-thrillerEscape Plan.Sylvester Stalloneis returning to star as security expert Ray Breslin, but there is no mention ofArnold Schwarzeneggerreturning as career criminal Rottmayer.Sylvester Stalloneis also said to be returning in a supporting capacity, although no further details were given about the story. Deadlinereports that Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films will be selling the foreign rights to buyers at the American Film Market, which starts next month in Santa Monica, California....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Elizabeth Mendoza

Fallout Showrunners Tease How Season 2 Will Pull Lucy Between Nature vs. Nurture

Season 1 of Prime Video’sFallouthas established the post-apocalyptic world and the characters that inhabit it, and,according to the showrunners, season 2 will test them even further. Set in an alternate future where Cold-War fear and resource wars lead to nuclear armageddon in the year 2077,Fallouttakes place 200 years after the bombs drop, exploring the weird wasteland and its weirder survivors and their factions. One such survivor is Lucy (Ella Purnell), a member of an underground Vault who journeys above ground to find her missing father....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Tyler Harrison

Fantastic Beasts 2 Explores the Paris Side of the Harry Potter Universe

Just one day after we reported thatJohnny Depphas signed on to star inFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2, even more news has dropped about the sequel. During a recent Q&A, when it was confirmed that theFantastic Beaststrilogy will expand to five movies,David Yatesteased that the lead character Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) will be heading to a new “capital city” for the sequel, some place “entirely different” than New York....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Douglas Mathews

First Fifty Shades Darker Photos Show Jamie Dornan & Dakota Johnson's Big Kiss

WhileDeadpooldominated theValentine’s Dayweekend box office this year, next year will be a decidedly different story. And it’s possible that the sequelFifty Shades Darkercould steal away some of its coveted records. A follow-up to the 2015 smash-hitFifty Shades of Grey,Fifty Shades Darkeris now shooting in Vancouver and we have your first look with a few steamy photos direct from the set. Despite bothDakota JohnsonandJamie DornanearningRazziesthis past weekend for their performances asAnastasia SteeleandChristian Grey, the duo are all smiles as they share a couple of smooches under an umbrella in the cold grey Canadian weather....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Shelly Shannon

Ghostbusters Featurette: How to Bust Ghosts with Science

‘Light ‘em up!‘Erin Gilbertscreams as she and her new team of spirit chasers face off against the biggest threat New York has ever seen. Earlier this morning, we got our first official look at theGhostbustersreboot with the exciting newtrailer. Now, we get a featurette that goes behind-the-scenes and delves into the real science on display in this reboot of the 1984 classic, starring comedy heavyweightsKristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Leslie JonesandKate McKinnon, in theaters this summer....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · John Donaldson