Columbia Pictures’ latest Ghostbusters film features a lesbian romance between a fifteen year-old girl and a friendly forlorn ghost. The relationship is tame enough that some viewers might be able to overlook the romantic overtones of their relationship, at least until the fifteen year-old girl starts trying to figure out a way to ‘touch’ her […]
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George Lucas Turns to the Dark Side
The Dark Herald examines George Lucas Backing Bob Iger over Nelson Peltz, and other Lucasfilm news, including the Acolyte “Creating magic is not for amateurs. I remain a significant shareholder because I have full faith and confidence in the power of Disney and Bob’s track record of driving long-term value. I have voted all of […]
Harry Potter Fan Account “Wizarding News” Attempts To Dox The Daughter Of J.K. Rowling
It is no understatement to say that author J.K. Rowling receives more than her fair share of harassment and abuse online. Radical transgender activists, who are angry over her biologically accurate views, have spent years spewing their venomous rhetoric at her in an attempt to make her bend the knee, if not cancel her outright. […]
‘ALIEN: ROMULUS’ TEASER PROMISES A VISUAL FEAST AND TERRIFYING THRILLS
20th Century Studios has released a 1-minute teaser trailer for Alien: Romulus, the seventh film in the 45-year-old Alien franchise. The trailer features soulful, atmospheric sci-fi imagery perfectly reminiscent of the original 1979 film directed by Ridley Scott and terrifying audio cues familiar to any fan of the franchise. While harkening back to Ridley Scott’s […]
The Dark Herald Does Not Recommend: Damsel
It’s always obvious when a genre has outstayed it’s welcome. In 1969, Hello, Dolly! was launched into a world where the innocence of the high-production Broadway musical film was no longer welcome. The Sixth Day was arguably Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best 80s-style blast flick but no one was interested by 2000. So it is with Damsel. […]
Sydney Sweeney Candid About Madame Web’s Disappointing Performance at the Box Office For Sony
Sydney Sweeney, the talented actress who portrayed Julia Carpenter, aka Spider-Woman, in Sony Pictures’ Madame Web, has candidly addressed the movie’s negative reviews and lackluster box office performance. In a recent interview with GQ, Sweeney provided an in-depth and refreshingly honest perspective on the film’s reception. Madame Web, directed by S.J. Clarkson, told the standalone […]
Upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine Looking To Inject Yet More Multiverse Nonsense Into the Flailing MCU
The buzz surrounding the potential Deadpool & Wolverine movie promises to inject new life into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but it also raises concerns about the overuse of the multiverse concept in storytelling. While details about the film remain shrouded in secrecy, the inclusion of Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova as the main antagonist hints […]
British Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson Asked to Play James Bond In New 007 Franchise Film
Amidst the ever-swirling rumors and speculation surrounding the future of the James Bond franchise, a new name has emerged as the potential successor to Daniel Craig’s iconic portrayal of the MI6 agent: Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The British actor, best known for his roles in “Kick-Ass” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Quicksilver, has reportedly been formally […]
Alec Baldwin’s Arrogance on Display as He Rejects Plea Deal for Rust Shooting As Trial Date Is Set
Alec Baldwin, star of the doomed production “Rust”, was offered an extremely generous plea deal that would have allowed him to avoid both jail time and a criminal record for his role in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust”. However, in a shocking display of arrogance, Baldwin declined the […]
Marvel’s Shang-Chi 2 In Production And Iron Fist’s Rumored Addition to the MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is gearing up for a sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Shang-Chi 2 is set to begin filming in 2025, with director Destin Daniel Cretton returning to helm the project. The first Shang-Chi movie, released in 2021, was a critical […]
Director Patty Jenkins Says Star Wars Rogue Squadron Is Back On The Table
The rollercoaster ride of Patty Jenkins’ involvement with the “Star Wars” universe continues as she hints at a potential revival of the long-stalled project Rogue Squadron. This announcement comes after a whirlwind of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the film’s fate, leaving fans wondering about the direction of the beloved franchise under Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership. Initially […]
Wonder Woman’s Film Future Remains Uncertain as Patty Jenkins Confirms No Plans In DCEU
The fate of Wonder Woman in the revamped DC Universe (DCEU) has been a topic of much speculation among fans. Despite the character’s popularity and the success of the first Wonder Woman movie directed by Patty Jenkins, the future of the Amazon warrior princess remains shrouded in uncertainty. In a recent interview on the Talking […]