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I have enjoyed every character in DC Comics' Absolute series so far, especially Wonder Woman. Bringing Diana back as the princess forged by the fires of hell itself gives the character a strong background. Absolute Batman and Superman are also better, despite feeling darker.
According to Kelly Thompson, the trident wouldn't have been included in Absolute WW if Absolute Aquaman wasn't coming. We now have a chance to see the most badass version of the character, then just picture Jason Momoa in the role.

The fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's dismissal was always going to affect Disney, but I only imagined subscribers would be the only ones affected. However, Oscar Isaac's latest comments suggest that every franchise under Disney could be affected.
Oscar Isaac has now said he wouldn't return to Star Wars if Disney doesn't get their house in order, and it only feels right. This doesn't mean any particular franchise is in danger, but it sure is a loud warning to Disney.

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Veteran actor Michael Caine has joined a long list of actors who have provided voices to AI companies for on-demand use. In Caine's case, he has made a deal with Eleven Labs and has made a strong case for this decision. However, it is these very voices that are then used to train AI actors like the widely condemned Tilly Norwood created by Particle 6.
During the SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023, AI replacing actors was a major concern that is yet to be resolved.. However, with the very actors who are striking against AI providing voices and imagery to AI companies, it seems they are shooting themselves in the foot. So, is it time for actors to shun AI companies?

Knives Out is probably this year's most star-studded film, but none of them has been as impressive in the interviews as Josh Brolin. He was full of praise for everyone in the cast except himself. He then gave MCU fans a reason to smile when asked about his return as Thanos.
He is apparently open to the return and may already be working with the Russo brothers in some capacity to that effect. I'm actually impressed because the MCU is yet to come up with a villain as formidable as Thanos!

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I haven't watched the movie personally, but I have seen some of the reviews and they are absolutely scathing. Most people allude to a lack of passion and zero connection between the film's display and real-world boxing. The film has already recored worrying numbers, opening to an average $600 per theatre domestically with just $1.3 million across 2000 theatres.
When asked about it, Sweeney said, “If Christy gave even one woman the courage to take her first step toward safety, then we will have succeeded. so yes I'm proud. Why? Because we don't always just make art for numbers, we make it for impact. and Christy has been the most impactful project of my life”

Recently, everyone was angry with Disney when they announced price hikes from $79.99 to $159.99 for some subscribers because they hadn't added the content to justify the increase. Paramount+ seems to be eyeing Disney's disgruntled customers because they are also making a price increase, but theirs is by $1 a month for both the ad-supported and ad-free tiers.
David Ellisson has said that full access to UFC games is the main justification for the increase, and I actually understand, because they paid $7.7 billion for it. This minor increase is unlikely to make Paramount+ profitable, but they have already seen a 25% increase in subscriptions which is a step in the right direction.

I have a suggestion, don't know if this already exists. But a weekly schedule of the stream shows somewhere here would be nice. It doesn't have to be perfect, in terms of the streams happening or not, but it would be nice.

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I mean, a movie about magicians that has a popcorn bucket that can make your popcorn "disappear!" Just how impressive is that? I personally wasn't that interested in the movie, but I might buy a ticket just to add this bucket to my collection. This is next-level creativity that I believe theatregoers deserve in a time when movies are available digitally almost immediately after release, giving little incentive to go to the theater.

Outlander Season 8 is set to premiere on March 6, and I'd love to see how this love story that defied time finally ends. However, the hype around the show seems to be gone, as no one seems to be struggling to see the trailers anymore —so has the show actually overstayed its welcome?
I remember the theme song and the stones forming memes back in the early seasons. I personally love Claire's story so much more than Jaime's, and sadly it is ending, but I hope the show gets a befitting conclusion.

I've been lurking around here for a bit and decide it's time I introduce myself so I can start chatting with everyone. Anyone have any good movie recommendations? I've been pretty obsessed with scifi lately, so hoping to find a few new movies I haven't seen yet. Let me know below!

Clowns are now the go-to villains of horror films it seems. I actually loved Amy Madigan's delivery of Gladys. If you haven't watched it, Madigan plays some deranged witch that uses spells on children to maintain her youth, having kidnapped 17 kids from the same elementary school class for that purpose in Weapons. Apparently, she was so committed to the character that she wouldn't let a stuntwoman run for her on set, you know, that horrific final scene where the kids chase down Gladys and tear her into pieces.
The film's creator, Zach Cregger is now working on a sequel centered on Gladys, possibly exploring her origins and the root of her becoming evil, you know, just like Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. I think Weapons was a huge win for Indies in 2025 and I would definitely watch this prequel.

Login to view embedded media Vince Gilligan says he wants Pluribus to run for at least 4 seasons, or as long as Rhea Seehorn stays on it. I just finished watching the first 2 episodes and I have to admit, the show feels like returning to New Mexico for the post-apocalyptic version of Breaking Bad. Now, I don't think it is as big as Breaking Bad. Not for now at least. However, Apple TV is already working on a second season and if it remains as intense as the first one, then the discussion could be very different in a year!

Login to view embedded media Michael Giacchino has told Deadline that there is a whole other version of F4: First Steps that fans will probably never see. Apparently, he saw the final cut and decided to write a whole new score for it despite having made another one when filming began. I personally have no problem with the score, I think the music was serviceable. What failed F4: First Steps is the script. Every character feels cartoonish with mixed-up qualities rather than the MCU's traditionally meticulously written characters. The story also seems to have been written for Dr. Doom and not with the fans in mind. The film really has nothing uniquely special that would make a fan remember it an hour after watching in my opinion!

A Forbes article has put out some shining numbers on James Gunn's Superman, including claims that it has made over $100 million in profit, going on to 150 by the end of the year. Now, I haven't verified these numbers, but I do agree that the MCU was a failure this year. Their biggest release, Fantastic Four: First Steps hardly feels like an MCU film.
I still have an issue with the article claiming that publications that Say Superman didn't make a profit are out to influence the buyer's decision of Superman! We had data on the film's budget, and from whatever is known publicly, there is no indication that the film made a $150 million profit at the box office. That doesn't mean the film is a failure, it can be great and still unprofitable!

Colossal Biosciences made headlines recently after using their DNA cloning technology to bring back extinct direwolves, which was great. However, they are now extending cloning services to pet owners. I do understand the pain of losing your pet, but I remember when I got my first pet, the store owner told me that the pain of losing them is part of the love you shared when they lived, and the best form of love you can show them is by accepting their fate when it is the animal's time to go.
Tom Brady is the first client of Colossal Biosciences, it seems, since he made arrangements for a clone of his former dog to be created prior to her death. He is also an investor in the company, so he must have enjoyed an early-bird discount because the whole thing sounds super-expensive. Either way, I wanna hear from you guys, is this love or a perversion of science?

WB CEO David Zaslav has laid out the company's plans for the DCU, and it seems Batman Part 2 is the next big thing from DC. Zaslav announced the film will start filming next Spring, but won't be released until October 2027. The sad part is, the film will still be released ahead of Man of Tomorrow. James Gunn's DCU is also unlikely to have received a new Batman by then, hence my question: Is it time to simply embrace Batverse as part of the DCU?
As things stand, Robert Pattinson is one of the best-written Batman characters we have seen in a while, not to mention the popularity of Collin Farrell's The Penguin. Surely it serves no purpose to write a whole new Batman at this point!

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Thorough, stubborn, meticulous are all words to describe Guillermo del Toro at this point. The ship is not such a major part of the film, so, a detail most directors would leave to VFX and let go, but not the world's most hands-on director.
He believed that doing so would affect al the principles he held going into filming as the ship is a character in the film and all his characters have to be created by humans!
Frankenstein is therefore fully made by humans. A true masterpiece of taditional film making, something we just don't get to see anymore in modern cinema.

Login to view embedded media Dan Trachtenberg received a level of freedom that Disney doesn't give most directors when it came to creating Predator: Badlands. The move has rescued Disney's year at the box office as the film has earned over $37 million in its opening weekend, the highest in the franchise's history. The success is the exact opposite on Tron Ares which won't even bring back its $105 million budget.

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This is probably the closest we will ever come to seeing the king of pop again. He is portrayed by his nephew Jaafar Jackson, who surprisingly has a striking resemblance to him, at least in most shots. Gotta admit, the moonwalking seems to be on point, as is the costuming. Apparently, Lady Gaga willingly gave some of her vast original Michael Jackson collection to be used in the production. I love the results so far, as do 116 million others who have tuned in to watch the trailer within 24 hours of its release, setting a new record for a Musical Biopic!

In his latest address to shareholders, WB CEO David Zaslav mentioned a bunch of upcoming projects by the company. For TzV, obvious picks like Peacemaker and Lanterns were mentioned. However, he also mentioned The Penguin, which means that the explosive ending might not be the end of Farrell's character.
The show ended with a Batman mural lighting the sky, so it only makes sense for Batman Part 2 to show up in Gotham Part 2, but Sofia could have a little bit of revenge in another season of the show before the Batman arrives, right?

Login to view embedded media This makes Stranger Things Season 5 taste like a bad apple all of a sudden. According to Variety, Brown made the complaint before the pair filmed Season 5. Now, it was apparently investigated and cleared, but then, that perfect father-daughter display on the show doesn't feel as real anymore.
David Harbour's career was most likely on the line for this, which explains his silence, but the PR team did a hell of a job covering it up.

Eline Van de Velden seems to be the loudest rage-baiter in Hollywood right now. She recently made the whole industry choke when she said she was looking for a talent agent to represent Tilly Norwood. She then sat down for another interview (it is always with Deadline) and claimed that Norwood was created in a "transparent" process involving 15 people. She also said 40 more are in the pipeline.
If AI companies can churn out "actors" at such a high speed, then what is the use of drama school? It really baffles me how companies such as Van de Velden's keep getting funding when indie films can't even get tax credits from the government.

I have never seen Jeremy Renner in a celebrity scandal before, but I never imagined it would be this hilarious when it finally came. So, Renner allegedly hit on Yi Zhou some time back, but after their relationship ended, he. Became sore and threatened to call ICE on her. According to Zhou, Renner pulled the "I've been single for too long and just nearly died," card when he wanted to date her. This was after his horrific accident back in December of 2023, when he was run over by a snowplow.

Renner has since denied all the claims, but it seems this could be the next high-profile legal battle in Hollywood. Surely Renner doesn't need such negative publicity at the moment with his career just hitting new heights after he left the MCU.

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So, Sony has agreed to take over global distribution of the program from 2028, while ad sales will go to CBS, which sounds fair. However, is Wheel of Fortune still the hot gem on TV that everyone used to tune in for? I mean, millions of versions of he program are now everywhere, so this squabble made very little sense to me. Either way, at least we can all move on from it now

"I want to play somebody a little dirtier than your typical clean-cut protagonist" he said. Richson wasn't ver good as Aquaman in Smallville, but that was before he gained global stardom with Reacher. His comments suggest he could play something like Clayface, or another big villain that James Gunn pulls off the shelves.
It will still be interesting to watch Ritchson in the DCU. Just picture the visual spectacle of him and John Cena in the same film!