Rumor: Multiple Obi-Wan Kenobi Stand-Alone Films In The Works [UPDATED]

Rumor: Multiple Obi-Wan Kenobi Stand-Alone Films In The Works [UPDATED] UPDATE 10/6/14: A few weeks back, we ran the below story about a possible Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars spin-off being in the works. Now, that rumor has expanded to not only give an idea of what the story could be, it might even be more than one movie. The update is after the jump. As little as we know aboutStar Wars Episode VII, we know even less about theStar Warsstand-alone films....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Jonathan Shelton

Samuel Bayer Wants To Direct Comic Book Movie: Garth Ennis' The Boys

Samuel Bayer Wants To Direct Comic Book Movie: Garth Ennis' The Boys We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Earlier today, wepublished a storyabout howSamuel Bayeris not interested in directing a sequel toA Nightmare on Elm Street, and hinted that he is developing an adaptation of a graphic novel. There’s a comic– I’m sure my agent would kill me for this, because I’m sure I’m not supposed to talk about it or whatever, but I don’t really care, is that– no, my assistant is shaking her head....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Melanie Mccarthy

Seth MacFarlane Says There's "No Way" He'll Host The Oscars Again

Seth MacFarlane Says There’s “No Way” He’ll Host The Oscars Again Two days after the Oscars, it’s still tough to say whether or notSeth MacFarlane’s performance as Oscars host was a success. On the one hand, he’s been roundly criticized for his reliance on sexist humor; on the other, hesucceededin attracting the young male audience, just as the Academy had hoped. But whatever the verdict, it’s looking unlikely he’ll make a repeat appearance at next year’s festivities....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Robert Lewis

Superhero Bits: Subatomic City In 'Ant-Man And The Wasp', Mondo's New 'Venom' Print & More

Superhero Bits: Subatomic City In ‘Ant-Man And The Wasp’, Mondo’s New ‘Venom’ Print & More We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What character isJennifer Bealsplaying inSwamp Thing? How doesKingpinget out of prison inDaredevilseason 3? Are you in the market for a newVenomprint from Mondo? Did you notice the subatomic city inAnt-Man and the Wasp? Is there another mysterious villain inSpider-Man: Far From Home? Why doesMatt Murdockgo back to the black suit inDaredevil?...

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Spencer Howard

The Daily Stream: "Hey Guys, You Ever See That Really Old Movie, The Empire Strikes Back?"

The Daily Stream: “Hey Guys, You Ever See That Really Old Movie, The Empire Strikes Back?” (Welcome toThe Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)The Movie:The Empire Strikes BackWhere You Can Stream It: Disney+The Pitch: It was referenced by a hip and relevant young Spider-Man inCaptain America: Civil War. “Hey guys, you ever see that really old movie,The Empire Strikes Back?...

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Amanda Moyer

The Guinness World Record James Bond Set With Spectre

The Guinness World Record James Bond Set With Spectre Thanks to the release of “No Time to Die,“the second biggest movie of 2021 so far, James Bond has the honor of being the film franchise with the most movies. But that’s an honor it currently shares with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with both standing at 25 films. Unfortunately for 007, the second longest-running film franchise in cinema history will soon fall behind Marvel when “Eternals” hits theaters, and with several films coming from Marvel Studios each year, James Bond will have no hope of catching up....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · David Merritt

The Morning Watch: See Tom Cruse As 'Iron Man', One Second From Every Looney Tunes Short & More

The Morning Watch: See Tom Cruse As ‘Iron Man’, One Second From Every Looney Tunes Short & More The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, thanks to the magic of DeekFake technology, see what it would have been like ifTom Cruiseended up playingIron Man....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Elizabeth Gray

The Unpopular Opinion: 'Justice League' Is A Decent Comic Book Movie And We're All Just Too Spoiled To Enjoy It

The Unpopular Opinion: ‘Justice League’ Is A Decent Comic Book Movie And We’re All Just Too Spoiled To Enjoy It (Welcome toThe Unpopular Opinion, a series where a writer goes to the defense of a much-maligned film or show or sets their sights on something seemingly beloved by all. In this edition: we’re all too jaded to enjoy a comic book movie as fun asJustice League.) It’s been two and a half weeks — and threeunderwhelming box officeweekends — sinceJustice Leaguehit theaters....

July 1, 2025 · 16 min · 3307 words · Michael Estes

The Weinstein Company Nearing Sale For Less Than $500 Million

The Weinstein Company Nearing Sale For Less Than $500 Million The embattled Weinstein Company is nearing a sale for less than $500 million, a movie that would result in its shareholders losing all of their equity. The company, founded in 2005, was once an indie movie powerhouse. In October, multiple sexual assault allegations against co-founderHarvey Weinsteinput The Weinstein Co. in a state of limbo. More details on the Weinstein Company sale are below....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Joseph Cole

Top Gun: Maverick's Lewis Pullman, Monica Barbaro, And Jay Ellis Have A Need For Speed [Interview]

Top Gun: Maverick’s Lewis Pullman, Monica Barbaro, And Jay Ellis Have A Need For Speed [Interview] “Top Gun: Maverick” is hitting theaters later this month, and I got a chance to chat with the cast and crew in San Diego, California. I sat down with Lewis Pullman, who plays Lieutenant Bob Floyd (call sign “Bob”), Monica Barbaro, who plays Lieutenant Natasha “Phoenix” Trace, and Jay Ellis, who plays Lieutenant Reuben “Payback” Fitch....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1438 words · Samantha Robinson

TV To Film Updates: '24' And 'Party Down' Movies Could Be Underway By Summer

TV To Film Updates: ‘24’ And ‘Party Down’ Movies Could Be Underway By Summer Lately, it feels like any show with any significant following promises a movie on its way out, whether the series in question was a tragically short-lived critical favorite or a hugely popular hit that went on seasons past its prime. Not all of these proposed projects ever actually make it to the big screen, of course, but today we have some minor updates on two very different projects that seem a little more realistic than some others....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Michael Ortiz

Video: Fast & Furious Supercharged Ride First Look And Opening Date Announcement

Video: Fast & Furious Supercharged Ride First Look And Opening Date Announcement Universal Studios Hollywood has released the first video of the upcomingFast and the Furious Superchargedride. In February Universal airedthe first Fast & Furious Supercharged commercial during the Super Bowl, but this is the first time we actually get to see some of the ride being filmed with Fast and the Furious franchise starsVin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Michelle RodriguezandLuke Evans....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1127 words · Jeremy Morales

Warner Bros Denies Comments

Warner Bros Denies Comments Yesterday we rana reportwhich was picked up by many outlets around the web, and originated onNikki Finke’s Deadline Hollywood website. Finke claimed that three separate Warner Bros producers had informed her that Warner Bros president of production Jeff Robinov has made a new decree that “We are no longer doing movies with women in the lead.” I wrote an editorial about Robinov’s apparent snap-judgement conclusion that just because Jodie Foster’sThe Brave One, Hilary Swank’sThe Reaping, and Nicole Kidman’sThe Invasionfared poorly at the box office, that meant that a female-driven movie was no longer profitable....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Samuel Tran