Disney's The Watcher in the Woods Was So Bad It Was Pulled From Theaters

If you just so happened to watch any of the filmsWalt Disney Studiosreleased in the 1980s (or the ’70s, for that matter), you could see that the subject matter and themes were, more often than not, a bit dark for the younger audience. This was because movies like George Lucas’Star Warsand Steven Spielberg’sJawsdominated the box office and shifted audience dynamics. The days of good-natured, joyful characters that danced and sang their way to the finale were out, and high-stakes suspense with emotional arcs was in (due to amore teenage audiencedominating the box office)....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Jo Molina

Drago Cannot Be Defeated in Rocky 4 Director's Cut Outtakes Shared by Sylvester Stallone

After revealing earlier this year that he was working on finishing a ‘Director’s cut’ ofRocky IV, Slyvester Stallone has shared never before seen footage from the film on his Instagram account. The scene in question shows Rocky Balboa, played by Stallone, and his menacing Russian opponent Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren, at a press meeting. In one clip shared bySylvester Stallone, we can see the actor providing directions to Lundgren on how to deliver his line, “I cannot be defeated....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Madison Miller

Every TV Series Coming to Disney+ In September 2023

Read more about every television series coming to Hulu in September 2023 Read more about every television series coming to Apple TV+ in September 2023 Though the summer’s coming to an end, Disney is still keeping the fun with plenty of new shows coming on to their steaming serviceDisney+, including epic lightsaber fights and grand space battles, alien baby antics, getting up and personal with animals, diverse short films, and more all coming in September....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Lauren Payne

First Suspiria Remake Reactions: As Many People Walked Out As Loved It

Luca Guadagnino’sSuspiriaremake finally screened and has left an interesting mark on its first audience. The horror movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and unlikeFirst ManandA Star is Born, it did not receive a three-minute standing ovation at the end. Instead, more than one viewer reportedly walked out and some booed when the credits rolled. However, there were many in attendance at the premiere that loved Guadagnino’s take on Dario Argento’sSuspiria....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Ronald Sutton PhD

Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Gets Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus

TheFive Nights at Freddy’smovie has officially found its director. Blumhouse Productions landed the rights to the project last March after it had spent some time in development at New Line Cinemas. Now,Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stonedirector andGremlinswriterChris Columbushas been hired to helm the adaptation of the incredibly popular video game franchise. Columbus is set to write, produce and direct the movie for Blumhouse and Universal. At the current time, there’s no release date set forFive Nights at Freddy’s, but Blumhouse has a reputation for getting things done....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Paula Callahan

Freddy, Cuphead, Beetlejuice & Elvira Get New Funko Pop Cereal

Funko is officially getting into the cereal game. Funko has become one of the premiere names when it comes to fandom of any kind. While they’re primarily known for making their signature bobbleheads for everything fromStar WarstoHong Kong Phooey, they venture outside of that from time to time. Their latest venture is the world of breakfast cereal, which will be themed around characters likeFreddy Krueger,Beetlejuice, Elvira, Cuphead and more. The news was revealed by Funko founder Michael Becker in a recent interview, while discussing the history of the company and the upcoming documentary,Making Fun: The Story of Funko....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Kristy Ibarra

Gabriel Luna Is the New Terminator

We have our newTerminator. Gabriel Luna, best known as the Robbie Reyes version of Ghost Rider on Marvel’sAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D, has landed a major role in the upcomingTerminator 6, which will once again reboot the series. While Luna has had some success in Hollywood in the past, this is a huge role and will help to truly put him on the map. James Cameron, though not directing, is heavily involved as a producer and, along with director Tim Miller (Deadpool), they’ve selected Gabriel Luna for the very important role inTerminator 6....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Jessica May

Game of Thrones Episode 5.08 Recap and Preview of Next Week

With just three episodes left this season,Game of Thronesis truly starting to heat up as tonight’s"Hardhome", delivered what some are calling the best episode of this season.“Hardhome"was devoid of any rape scenes or any of the other reprehensible behavior that have spawned online outrage from several fans, but it did feature a terrific meeting between Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) meeting Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), which hasn’t even happened in the books yet, Cersei (Lena Headey) rotting away in jail, Arya (Maisie Williams) finally becomes “someone else,” and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) seeks the wildlings' help....

May 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1807 words · Jenny Meyer

Going in Style Trailer: Freeman & Caine Plan the Heist of a Lifetime

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer and poster for their remake of the 1979 classicGoing in Style, which is set for release on July 30, 2025. The original film starred comedy legendsGeorge Burns,Art CarneyandLee Strasbergas three senior citizens who decide to rob a bank. While this premise is still largely intact, the story has been updated for the 21st Century, withMorgan Freeman,Michael CaineandAlan Arkinstarring in thiscomedy remake. DirectorZach Braffwill also be participating in live Twitter Q&A today starting at 9:30am PT/12:30pm ET....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Diana Johnson

Is The Mandalorian a Western?

The Mandalorianis one of the biggest series in the world. It has been a major hit for Disney+ and probably the biggest and most popular piece of theStar Warsfranchise since the release ofThe Force Awakens. It has generated massive amounts of fans new and old, and audiences are eagerly anticipating the series' return for season 3 on August 03, 2025. The Mandalorian, like the rest ofStar Wars, pulls from a rich pool of different film genres to tell its stories;Star Warsitself was partly inspired by theKurosawa samurai filmThe Hidden Fortress....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Ann Hays MD

Jim Carrey Will Return as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic 3

Hollywood and comedic iconJim Carreywill return as Dr. Robotnik in the upcoming video game sequel,Sonic the Hedgehog 3, it has been confirmed. According toVariety, we have not seen the last of the gloriously mustachioed supervillain, with Carrey now all set to reprise the role of the mad scientist. News that should further excite fans of the little super-speedy hedgehog that could. Carrey first played the role of Dr. Robotnik, aka Doctor Eggman, in the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie back in 2020....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Christian Ellis

Kick-Ass & Hit-Girl Reboot Coming from Original Director

Matthew Vaughn, who directed the firstKick-Assmovie back in 2010, has revealed that there are now plans to reboot the series, with his production company Marv back at the helm. There’s no word yet on when these movies will release, how similar they will be to the previous movies, or who will star, but nonetheless, it’s enough to get comic book fans excited. Kick-Asswas Matthew Vaughn’s big break back in 2010 which kick-started his career in the superhero movie industry....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Kelsey Hill

Man Rents 2 IMAX Theaters for $40K Just to Prove Ex-Girlfriend Wrong

A jealous ex-boyfriend who couldn’t afford to buy movie tickets while he was dating his then-girlfriend 7 years ago, recently bought over $40,000 worth of movie tickets to spite her. The man bought all the tickets for fourImax theatersin China, all playing the latestTransformersmovie, reportedly on a day when she was going to the movies. The man’s girlfriend dumped him because he was poor and he decided to take a stand for all of the penniless men all over the world by pulling one of the best lover’s revenge stunts in recent memory....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Julie Dyer