Among the best-known pulp characters within the mainstream is Johnston McCulley‘s Zorro, though this is more due to the fame created by his appearance in movies and TV shows than in the original written form. McCulley (1883-1958) created several larger-than-life characters, many of which were part of a series that ran sometimes in the dozens. […]
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SAG-AFTRA Declares Possible MoCap And Voice Actor Strike As AI Becomes The Target Of Gaming Job Upheaval At GDC 2024
As the video game industry grapples with widespread layoffs and the rise of generative AI, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is taking center stage at this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) to advocate for ethical AI usage and worker protections. The union, which represents performers in video games, film, […]
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 […]
Billy Dee Williams Answers Rumors Reprising Lando Calrissian: “Pay me a lot of money and I’ll sell my soul.”
The glamorous world of Hollywood has long been a beacon of fascination for millions worldwide. The prospect of fame, fortune, and eternal adoration is a seductive lure, leading many aspiring artists to make extreme sacrifices, even selling their souls for a taste of the limelight. However, behind the glitz and glamour, there lurks a sinister […]
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 […]
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 […]
Super Mario Movie Sequel Confirmed To Be Coming in 2026 from Nintendo and Illumination Studios
Nintendo’s legendary game creator Shigeru Miyamoto delivered exciting news on Mario Day, March 10 – the Super Mario movie sequel from Illumination Studios will arrive in theaters on April 3, 2026. The animated Super Mario Bros. Movie was a monster hit in 2023 for Nintendo and Illumination, grossing over $1.3 billion at the global box […]
‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Actor Throws Shade On Oscar Rug Pull As Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and The Heron’ Wins Best Animated Film
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was once a firm favorite for the “Best Animated Feature” at this year’s Oscars, with even some rumblings that it might be one of only a few animated movies to web up a “Best Picture” nomination as well. The highly-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse from 2018 pushed […]
Oscars Skips Honoring A Number of Departed Actors with Botched ‘In Memoriam’ Segment
The Oscars, the most prestigious and anticipated event in the entertainment industry, has always been a platform to celebrate the achievements of the living while paying tribute to those who have departed. One of the most poignant and emotional moments of the ceremony is the ‘In Memoriam’ segment, which honors the performers, filmmakers, and artisan […]
GUILTY! “Rust” Shooting Trial: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Convicted, Family Devastated
In a stunning turn of events, the trial surrounding the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust” has reached its climax. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer at the center of the controversy, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a jury while also being acquitted of the charge of evidence tampering. The verdict, which came […]
