According to new reports,Will Smithis coming back to Disney.The Sunreports that Smith will return as the Genie inAladdin 2, the sequel that’s been slowly inching through its early development stages since the previous film was released in 2019. The report specifically notes that Smith’s Genie will play an “even bigger part” in the sequel than in the 2019 movie. If this new information is accurate, it would mark the first casting for Smith since the “Oscars slap” incident happened last year, though there have also been reports thatBad Boys 4is still planned to happen as well....

Zack Snyder loves the violent vigilante beatdown scene inThe Batman trailer. The scene, and the amount of footage, took a lot of people by surprise over the weekend during the DC FanDome event. One DC superfan even created a LEGO version of the aforementioned scene and released it the day after the trailer premiered. TheJustice Leaguedirector liked seeing the Dark Knight brutally beat a henchman so much that he immediately texted Matt Reeves to compliment him on it....

Titan fans rejoice! Production on the nextGodzilla x Kongmovie has officially begun, and not only does it have a release date of July 18, 2025, but we now know the film’s official title. DubbedGodzilla x Kong: Supernova, the latest entry in theMonsterVerseis directed by Grant Sputore from a script by Dave Callaham and Michael Lloyd Green. This will mark thesixth movie in Legendary’s franchisesince it began in 2014 withGodzilla. The news was unveiled by Warner Bros....

Red Sonjastuns asthe barbarian heroine gets a thrilling sword-and-sorcery adaptationthat’s much better than expected. Italian actress Matilda Lutz (Revenge) dominates the screen with an intense physical performance that’s matched with subtlety and grace. Director M.J. Bassett and screenwriter Tasha Huo get top marks for crafting a rich narrative that deftly weaves together comic book lore with thoughtful themes. To be clear, there’s no lack of bloodshed and violence here. But it’s not gratuitous, and serves the story....

Spider-Manis getting a new look for his upcoming Disney+ animated series,Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.As with most comic book adaptations (and Disney projects in general), fans are deeply divided on whether they approve of the web-slinger’s upcoming show.While certain producers (e.g., Sony) blame negative press and critic reviewsfor fan backlash, the fans can speak for themselves, and boy are they talking about this new trailer.Fans are being extremely vocal in the comments on Marvel Studios' post about the trailer, either loving or hating the new version of the classic hero....

Tilda Swintonneeds no introduction. Over her illustrious decades-long career, she has enjoyed both universally adored and controversial career decisions, notable for her immense contributions to the entertainment industry with films such asWe Need To Talk About Kevin,Moonrise Kingdom,and TheChronicles Of Narniafilm adaptations. Critics have long cherished Swinton for her “strikingly eclectic” slew of roles, enriching the film-watching experience with her remarkable talent and courageous approach to the plenty of films she has worked on....

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a wizard from theHarry Potteruniverse got bored with spells and chose physical violence instead? Manga artist Hajime Komoto has, and it led to one of the best new action fantasy anime in recent years. A-1 Pictures’Mashle: Magic and Muscles(such a great title!) debuted in 2023 to great acclaim from fans and critics. As part of Netflix’s bid to expand its anime offerings, the first season was added to the streamer earlier this year....

A Quiet Place: Day OnestarsLupita Nyong’oandJoseph Quinnhave discussedwhat it was like to make a film with minimal dialogue. Despite not being based on the same narrative structure of character interaction through dialogue, the actors revealed that the script was very descriptive in what they had to communicate through physical expression. If you’re familiar with theA Quiet Placefranchise, then you no doubt understand exactly what the stars ofA Quiet Place: Day Onemean....

Yesterday, production on Marvel’s highly-anticipatedThor: Ragnarokshifted from Village Roadshow Studios in Queensland, Australia, to a location shoot in Brisbane, Australia. We learned inset photosthat surfaced this weekend that Brisbane will be doubling for New York City, but we didn’t know why both Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) had come to the Big Apple. Today that mystery may have been solved with even more set photos that offer our first look atAnthony Hopkins....

Last year marked the30th Anniversaryof the enduring classicBack to the Future, with a number of companies capitalizing on the even. A number of products inspired by its sequelBack to the Future Part 2where introduced to the marketplace. Nike unveiled plans for self-lacing sneakers, while Pepsi Cola sold Pepsi Perfect and Lexus even showed-off a working hoverboard. Today, we have word that another product fromBack to the Future Part 2has become a reality, with a University of Central Florida scientist developing solar-powered clothing....

The bedrock of the modern DCEU are the films created by Zack Snyder, starting withMan of Steel. Then cameBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, possibly the most controversial entry in the franchise so far. In a recent interview, Debroah Snyder, who produced the movie, weighed in on the sharply divided reactions toBatman v. Superman, and the manner in which a section of the press lambasted the movie for not being what they expected....

Grace Jones may have quitJames Bond 25shortly after arriving on set for the first time. It has been rumored that Jones, who starred in 1985’sA View to Killas May Day, was going to make a surprise cameo in the latest 007 outing with star Daniel Craig. It was never officially confirmed, but it looks like it was set to actually happen, only for the 70-year old actress and singer to bail upon her arrival....

Tom Holland is almost unrecognizable in some scenes from the upcoming post-war movieCherry.Avengers: Endgamedirectors, the Russo Brothers, are behind the upcoming drama, and they knew they had to have Holland in the lead role. The directing duo wanted to tap into the young actor’s charisma and bring it into uncharted and dark waters to keep audiences emotionally invested in their story, which is based on Nico Walker’s novel. “We do think about it as an epic film, and it is very much a person’s life journey,” said Anthony Russo....