D23: Watch Johnny Depp Surprise Fans as Jack Sparrow for Pirates 5

It was a big day at theD23 Expoin Anaheim, Califorinia this past Saturday. Not only did fans get to see all the latest from Marvel and Star Wars, there was an unexpected, but very welcome, treat plopped right into the middle of Disney’s big live-action movie panel presentation. Yes, it was a surprise visit fromJohnny Depp, who showed up on stage completely decked out as Captain Jack Sparrow. He brought down the house and thrilled fans asSean Baileypresented the next exciting film in thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise,Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales...

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Todd Martinez

Danny Glover Teases 'Something Extraordinary' for Lethal Weapon 5

Whether or not it will truly happen remains to be seen, butLethal Weapon 5talks have been happening. This, according to Danny Glover, who plays Roger Murtaugh in the franchise. Back in January, producer Dan Lin confirmed that the idea was to have director Richard Donner return, with both Glover and Mel Gibson reprising their roles. Now, Glover has opened up a bit about the proposed sequel. WhileDanny Gloverwas hesitant to reveal too much, the actor did confirm that discussions took place about the movie in January....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Richard Carroll

Dark Winds Gets Renewed for Season 2 at AMC

AMC wants moreDark Winds. Consisting of six episodes, the freshman season of thepsychological thrillerseries debuted earlier this month. Just two episodes into the run, the network has put in the order for a second season, clearly happy with the viewership and how fans have been responding to the show. PerVariety, AMC Studios' president of entertainment, Dan McDermott, confirmed he renewal with this official statement. “This once-in-a-lifetime creative team and cast have delivered something truly special with Dark Winds....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Todd Martinez

Direct to Video Documentary Highlights 90s Era Straight to VHS Horror Movies

A new documentary calledDirect to Videois aiming to be horror director Dustin Ferguson’s love letter to some often overlooked direct-to-video90s horror movies. Ferguson has already started work on the project and has been hard at work doing interviews with some direct-to-video horror stars, including Ed Gale (DollyandDolly Dearest) and Bobby Ray Schafer (Psycho Cop Returns), with more interviews on the way. No release date has been announced, but Ferguson is known for making things pretty quickly....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Cynthia Patterson

Emma Stone Is Oscars Frontrunner After La La Land Best Actress Win in Venice

Awards season is just getting started, butEmma Stonehas just emerged as an early favorite to take home the Oscar for Best Actress. She has once again paired withRyan Goslingin the musicalLa La Land, which played recently at the Venice Film Festival. The movie was received incredibly well, andStonetook home the best actress prize at the festival, making her an early Academy Awards favorite. Stoneplays Mia inLa La Land, anaspiring actressand playwright who is in love with old movie stars, but lives in modern day Los Angeles....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Larry Taylor

Encanto's Stephanie Beatriz Slams Anti-Gay & Anti-Trans Legislation at Outfest

Encanto’s Stephanie Beatriz, who is openly bisexual, was honored at the 2022 Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Gala at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center on Friday, July 24, 2025, with a Fusion Achievement award for her contributions to LGBTQ representation in media. She took the opportunity in the spotlight to speak out against the current wave of anti-gay and anti-trans legislation sweeping America’s southern states, tellingVarietythat it “keeps her up at night....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Kyle Norton

Fantastic Four Is Returning to Marvel Comics with a Big Twist

Are you ready for theFantastic Fourto make their glorious return to the world of Marvel? Well, you are at least halfway in luck, because it sounds like half of the famous Marvel Comics foursome are making their way back to the publisher’s lineup in the near future. We are probably getting a newFantastic Four comic, but this time, it’ll be more like the Fantastic Two, or something like that. The news comes directly from Marvel Comics Editor-In-ChiefAxel Alonsowho, without saying much, pretty much said everything we need to hear....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Jose White

Final Cars 3 Trailer Pushes Lightning McQueen to the Limit

With just one week left untilCars 3hits theaters nationwide, Disney Pixar has released a final trailer, set to The Eagles' classic 1975 song “Take It to the Limit.” The trailer features more scenes with the iconicLightning McQueen(Owen Wilson) reaching the end of his career, with newcomers like Jackson Storm (Armie Hammer) speeding past him at every turn, along with more footage of that big Lightning crash we’ve seen in earlier trailers....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Patrick Anderson

Futile and Stupid Gesture Trailer Charts the Rise of National Lampoon

Netflix has released the first trailer for their upcoming biopicA Futile & Stupid Gesture, starring Will Forte as comedy wunderkind Doug Kenney. While this icon might not necessarily be a household name, he co-created the National Lampoon magazine, along with co-writingcomedy classicmoviesCaddyshackandAnimal House. Kenney was at the center of the 70’s comedy counter-culture which gave birth toSaturday Night Liveand a whole generation’s way of looking at the world. The trailer hints that the movie will take quite a unique approach, with Will Forte playing Doug Kenney in the 1970s, and Martin Mull playing the “modern-day” Doug Kenney… even though he’s been dead for 37 years....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Christina Fernandez

Future Star Wars Movies Will Introduce Gay Characters Says J.J. Abrams

Ever sinceStar Wars: The Force Awakensdebuted, there has been a faction of fans who believeOscar Isaac’sPoe Dameronis gay. And they want to see him have a romance with AWOL Stormtrooper Finn. We’re not sure that will ever happen, but directorJ.J. Abramsdoes confirm that we’ll see agay Star Wars characteron the big screen soon enough. Though, he doesn’t reveal if this is being planned forStar Wars: Episode VIII,Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyor one of the many upcoming spinoffs....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Tonya Curry

Grinch Poster Brings the Grump Out of Hiding, Trailer Coming Tomorrow

The new one-sheet forThe Grinchhas just debuted online. And while that’s reason enough to celebrate, it is here only to announce the bigger news. Universal is finally going to drop the first full-length trailer from this long-awaited animated remake of their Christmas hit, which will fall into theaters just in time for the holidays at the end of this year. Oh, joy! For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures presentThe Grinch, based on Dr....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Shannon Pennington

Harlan Coben’s Shelter Review, Angsty YA Mystery Filled with Twists You’ll Love

You would be forgiven if you findHarlan Coben’s Sheltereerily and creatively adjacent to the crime-solving antics found in shows likeNancy Drew, Stranger Things,and13 Reasons Why.Producer Allen MacDonald came from the latter series, in fact, and joins Coben here, who is on board as executive producer. They make a fine creative pair, and if you dig twisty tales filled with occasionally overdramatic teens on a quest to solve potential crimes, then grab yourself some Scooby Snacks and jump into this Mystery Machine....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · David Anderson

Hitman Hulu Series Is Coming from John Wick Creator

Hitmanis officially heading to the small screen. After a couple of less-than-favorable attempts to bring the video game to the big screen, Hulu has decided that they’re going to give a TV adaptation ofHitmana shot. While the movies have done little to make anyone think this is a good idea, Hulu has tapped Derek Kolstad, the man responsible for creating the John Wick franchise. He is going to write the pilot script and executive produce the newHitmanseries....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Sarah Perry