Damson Idris may have just added more fuel to Marvel’s most closely-watched casting rumor. During a rapid-fire “yes or no” segment on The Today Show, Idris was asked if he’s had conversations with Marvel about potentially joining the Black Panther franchise. The F1 star responded with a playful “Yes-no!”—grinning as co-host Craig Melvin tried to […]
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Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Sets October Netflix Premiere
Netflix is officially lighting the fuse on Kathryn Bigelow’s next explosive thriller. The Oscar-winning director behind The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty returns with A House of Dynamite, a politically-charged White House drama set for a limited theatrical release this October, followed by a global streaming debut on October 24. Starring Idris Elba, Anthony […]
Slapstick Returns as ‘The Naked Gun’ Reboot Trailer Drops
Paramount Pictures is reviving one of comedy’s most absurd franchises, and this time, it’s Liam Neeson stepping into the chaos. The Naked Gun returns to theaters on August 1, 2025, with Neeson starring as Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., the bumbling son of Leslie Nielsen’s iconic detective from the original film series. He’s joined by a […]
‘Sinners’ Is Now the Highest-Grossing Original Horror Film of All Time (Domestic & Worldwide) + 10 Other Box Office Accomplishments
In a time when sequels, remakes, and cinematic universes dominate theaters, Sinners is a rare feat: an original story that not only captured attention—it completely took over. Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, the supernatural Southern Gothic horror film has crossed $361 million globally, with $275.7 million of that from the U.S. […]
‘Hate the Player’: Shamier Anderson To Portray Sprinter Ben Johnson in Satirical Sports Drama
Canadian actor Shamier Anderson has been tapped to portray one of the country’s most polarizing sports figures—Ben Johnson—in the upcoming limited series Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story. The six-episode comedy-drama, co-commissioned by Paramount+ Canada and GameTV, begins production this week in Toronto and is set to premiere in early 2026. Developed by New […]
Tubi Acquires Indie ‘The Other, Gold’ Ahead of Emmy Consideration
Tubi has officially acquired worldwide rights to The Other, Gold, the indie dramedy that made waves during its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival. The film, which explores themes of grief, isolation, and rekindled friendship, was released on the platform during Mental Health Awareness Month—making it Emmy-eligible as a television movie just days before the […]
Druski and Kenya Barris Team Up for Funeral Home Comedy Based on Viral Short ‘The Diggers’
Druski is headed to the big screen — and he’s bringing the chaos of The Diggers with him. The viral comedian is developing a feature-length version of his hit social media short, The Diggers, in partnership with Kenya Barris. Described as an “old-school buddy comedy,” the film will follow Druski as Brandon Digger, a man […]
A24 Drops Full Trailer for Ari Aster’s Eddington, a Western Set in the Chaos of 2020
A24 unveiled the full trailer for Eddington, the latest genre-bending film from Ari Aster, and it’s packed with tension, political bite, and a heavyweight cast. Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal lead the film as two opposing forces in a small New Mexico town, with Micheal Ward, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Amélie […]
Ida Brooke and Nakoa-Wolf Momoa Join Cast of ‘Dune 3’ as Chani and Paul’s Twins
The universe of Dune continues to expand, with two rising stars stepping into key roles for the third installment in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi saga. Sources confirm that newcomer Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Silo actress Ida Brooke have joined the cast of Dune 3, portraying the twin children of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya): Leto […]
Jhaleil Swaby is The Latest to Join Cast of ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’
Jhaleil Swaby is the latest actor to join Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The Lake star will appear alongside an already stacked ensemble that includes Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Billy Porter, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Glenn Close, Elle Fanning, Ralph Fiennes, Kieran Culkin, and more. Directed by […]









