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I really love how James Cameron customizes his films for a good theater run. No leaks, just enough hype and decent marketing that ensures fans always get surprised in the theater. I know he spoke of the $2.3 billion record being broken, and while it may be hard, I do have the feeling thisvwill be the highest earning film this year.

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Like, this is probably the most collectible bucket this year. It is three pieces, head, torso and tail, so you assemble on arrival. And it is huuge, like really cute for any display

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I'm actually happy that Gunn has dealt with this one. I just didn't think Bautista was good for the role. I think Gunn was right to cast him as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, but I feel Man of Tomorrow's deadliest villain needs to be a little bit of a surprise. I would take James Spader though

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It is clearly not as big as Superman, but there is heavy investment in creativity here. Gunn clearly likes it when his scripts scream louder than the action itself. I hope it lives up to the hype, but I have a feeling we are in for a record-breaker here

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Personally, I couldn't agree more. Superman has revived everyone's interest in what was a dying franchise and played a big role in keeping theaters afloat in 2025

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I already expected Zootopia to cross this milestone, but it has done it in a special way. I really see animated films taking over the theaters in 2026 despite the hype around Doomsday.

Login to view embedded media The two clearly have chemistry. I mean, a whole scene in Kryptonilan, and it all feels warm behind the scenes. I hope Batman and Wonder Woman are done right too.

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I understand that Netflix has been a nightmare for theaters for years. However, the company has grown to coexist and even help some theatrical-release films get a desperately needed chance at making money. They haven't given any indication that they plan on destroying WB's longstanding relationship with theaters, either, so dismissing them as a disaster feels a little shortsighted of James Cameron and Co. , if you ask me. Paramount Skydance might seem like the Hollywood darling at the moment, but I don't think they are necessarily any better for the industry judging by their actions since taking over Paramount. In conclusion, I think we should give the free market a chance here.

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After Paramount Skydance launched a hostile takeover bid of $108 billion to rival Netflix's $82 billion, it has now emerged that Netflix was outbid in a move for EA. I love Netflix's ambition, but I think they are pushing a little too hard. They will geeventually t a win abut WB seems to be a lost cause at this point.

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Chuck Dixon is one of the most prolific comic book writers of our time and has worked on some of the most iconic characters in the pantheon of American comics. His creative presence has a ripple effect to augment and bolster the writers around him, and he, paired with superstar artist Joe Bennett, has proven time and again to be a truly dynamic duo force of creation within our comic book universe. Bearing the responsibility of being the caretaker of Alphacore, Chuck has also brought forth original creations Horseman and Zalen to the Rippaverse world, making him a foundational contributor to the building of the Rippaverse universe.

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Login to view embedded media No disrespect to Liam Hemsworth, but Henry Cavill will always be Geralt for me. I actually believe that his leaving was a bad idea. I understand he cherished the idea of becoming Superman again, but then, if nothing was concrete yet, he shouldn't have rushed to leave the show. He is no longer Superman, and now he isn't Geralt; it's truly a double tragedy.

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Don't even start on which AI is good and which one is bad, the moment the term generative was used before AI, I lost faith in his words. If you are going to embrace creativity and the human touch for a film, then go all out and do it the Guillermo Del Toro way. I'm still gonna watch the film, but these claims are getting a lot less trustworthy if you ask me. Every director will soon praise themselves for the kind of AI they didn't use on their film, but that isn't the point, is it?

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Since its announcement in January 2025, the Helldivers movie has received another update. Justin Lin, who directed most of the Fast & Furious films, is set to both direct and produce it. The film is definitely gold to anyone who has played the game. However, Lin's style, as seen in Fast & Furious, is all action and visuals with little content. So, the writing was done by Gary Dauberman, who wrote Anabelle and IT, so I'm a lot more confident with the story, but I'm still concerned about Lin turning this into his next high-octane hit with all noise and no substance.

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I actually thought they had finally given up on it. If done right, this one could rival The Witcher on all levels, but they have to get Kratos and Atreus casting totally spot on. I really wish they could get Jason Momoa or Henry Cavill on board for this one.

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I believe this scene from Mission Impossible III practically made Monaghan's career. I personally have nothing against her, but I think her rule is off the charts. No one gets to choose their height, so I don't understand what is wrong with putting off your shoes to accommodate them. I haven't seen a great film of hers since Made of Honor, by the way, and maybe her standards have played a role in that.

The net budget is around $430 million but that is still high. At such a high cost, if a film doesn't gross at least $1 billion, it really can't be profitable. I do understand the industry has evolved, but at such a high cost, any studio would seek cost-cutting methods. At least the film made $1.3 billion in this case, but what about those that didn't?

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Home Alone is the film most families watch over the holidays, so I would expect Macaulay Culkin's kids to be proud of their dad's biggest career achievement. However, the kids apparently don't even know that it is him in the film! Now, I'm not saying he is a liar, but doesn't the family at least discuss it during gatherings? I fail to understand how his own kids would fail to know that their dad is one of the greatest child actors of all time.

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James Cameron is a legendary creator because there is no other way to describe his success with the Avatar franchise. He now says he is ready to pull the plug on the franchise if the film flops. I'm certain the film will make lots of money as it is riding on nostalgia too. However, great producers generally stand by their work whether they are doing well or not. I think, if he has the story for at least one final Avatar film, he should totally go for it.

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As expected, the final season arrived with all the drama, starting with Netflix crashing. I have to say, the season started off darker than any of the previous ones. However, it slowly grows on you and everything comes together nicely. Nothing hurried, plot points meticulously covered, most characters getting exactly what they deserve; it is awesome. The Duffer brothers dedicate their time to ensuring the show remains in conversation among the best of all time. The wait was worth it in my opinion.

Alien: Earth writer Noah Hawley is taking the lead on this one, and I have a positive feeling. Far Cry could easily become the next big video-game-based TV series. It seems the creation will be faithful to the game too, as it will be released in the same anthology format. Can't wait to see how they bring this dynamic island to life.

Scarlett Johansson really is overworking. After Jurassic Park Rebirth, she has signed on to lead the next installment of The Exorcist. I actually gave up hope on The Exorcist, just as I had on Jurassic Park, but this could give the franchise a new lease of life. Johansson has totally reinvented her career after Disney did her dirty with The Widow and I'm loving it.

It seems Kingpin really wants to come to the DCU. Swamp Thing is one of the DCU characters I'm praying that James Gunn gets perfectly. I'm open to a big-name actor in the role, but I don't support a popular MCU star like D'Onofrio in the role. I'm in for a surprise with this one. Someone from the sidelines, just like Corenswet would be perfect in my opinion.

Login to view embedded media This is the highest amount ever paid for a comic book and I belive it cements Superman as the king of the comics. DC classics are actually very valuable, because the same record was smashed last year by Action Comics #1 at $6 million. I am still waiting for the day someone spends $100 million on a cool piece of comics though.

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