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Wednesday Season 2 Brings Bloodier Mysteries, Jenna Ortega’s Darkest Turn

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  Info in Movie News | Wednesday Addams is back at Nevermore Academy, and no, she’s not thrilled about it. With new enemies lurking, a stalker sending cryptic threats, and her name now plastered all over campus like some reluctant rockstar, Wednesday’s sophomore year is shaping up to be even stranger than the last. According to The Guardian, Season 2 opens with a flash of chaos. After saving Nevermore from the undead pilgrim Joseph Crackstone in Season 1, Wednesday has earned a cult-like following among her peers. However, the goth queen of gloom is rather unimpressed. However, the goth queen of gloom is not satisfied. “I liked it better when I was feared and hated,” she grumbles, while her peers gather around her, begging for autographs. But there’s no time for admiration, or personal space. Within minutes of the first episode, we’re introduced to a fresh villain, the Kansas City Scalper. He’s a doll-collecting, serial-killing dog groomer in a velour tracksuit played with greasy ...

Spider-Man 2.1 to Make Theatrical Debut in 4K With Tobey Maguire Return

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  Info in Movie News | Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man is swinging back into theaters this fall, this time with a bonus. The extended version of the 2004 sequel, Spider-Man 2.1, has never been officially released in theatres before, but now it will get a special theatrical release as part of the “Fathom Fan Favorites: Spider-Man Trilogy” event. According to  Collider, the three-movie marathon would take place over three days continuously, Spider-Man (2002) on September 26, Spider-Man 2.1 on September 27, and Spider-Man 3 on September 28.  Don’t be sad if you are not able to catch the first round; each movie will have two more showings on October 3, 4, and 5. The focus is on Spider-Man 2.1, which is here getting its theatrical debut and which is the extended version of the original movie with eight minutes of extra footage and some new or expanded scenes, that have been made 4K after remastering for the big screen. This has become the most exciting news for the fans of Tobey M...

The Running Man Streams Free on Pluto TV Ahead of Glen Powell Remake

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  Info in Movie News | Before Glen Powell takes center stage in Edgar Wright’s upcoming remake, The Running Man is getting a fresh surge of attention, and a free release. Beginning July 1, the 1987 cult classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger will be available to stream for free on Pluto TV. It’s the perfect moment for audiences to rediscover a wild piece of '80s sci-fi that, in hindsight, was weirdly ahead of its time. According to Collider, the original The Running Man, directed by Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky & Hutch), took major liberties with Stephen King’s novel, which was published under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. Rather than a desperate everyman competing for money to save his family, the movie stars Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards, a wrongly accused police officer forced to participate in a televised bloodsport as punishment. Set in a dystopian future where America’s favorite pastime is watching criminals get hunted on live television, The Running Man fuses over-the...

Cillian Murphy Plays a Troubled Headteacher in Netflix Drama, Steve

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  Info in Movie News | After portraying a physicist in Oppenheimer, and a gangster in Peaky Blinders, Cillian Murphy has now assumed the role of a character that is quite different but still as emotionally complicated. In Steve, Murphy is a troubled principal who keeps a failing reform school going and at the same time quietly struggles with his own problems. This movie, made by Murphy’s Big Things movies and distributed worldwide by Netflix, is coming to some theaters this September and it will be available online from October 3. According to People.com, Steve was made after Max Porter's ebook Shy from 2023, with Porter himself being the scriptwriter. The narrative takes place during a day in the mid-1990s and is about Steve (Murphy), the leader of a last-chance reform school for troubled teens. As government forces put pressure on the school to go out of business, Steve decides to save the school while at the same time the slow decline of his own mental health is still there. Jo...

Channing Tatum Hides in Toy Store Roof in New Crime Thriller Roofman

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  Info in Movie News | Channing Tatum may have lit up the MCU as Gambit last year, but his next role is something completely different, and grounded in real life. Tatum takes center stage in Roofman, a gritty new crime thriller based on the wild true story of Jeffrey Manchester. Paramount Pictures has just dropped the first official trailer for the movie, and it reveals Tatum playing a fugitive who takes refuge in the attic of a Toys “R” Us store. The movie is set to hit theaters exclusively on October 10. According to Collider, Roofman follows the unbelievable journey of Manchester, a former Army Ranger who turns to crime after struggling to adjust to civilian life. Known for his bizarre method of entering businesses through the roof, starting with a series of McDonald’s robberies, Manchester earns the nickname “Roofman”. But the movie doesn’t just focus on the heists, it explores the psychological complexity of a man hiding from his past, literally above everyone’s heads. In Roo...

Gabriel Basso Saddles Up for Rodeo Drama ‘Cowboy’ from Midland’s Cameron Duddy

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  Info in Movie News | Gabriel Basso, having recently enjoyed a huge success in The Night Agent, is now venturing into the untamed world of rodeo. The actor is going to be the lead in Cowboy, a fresh Western drama which also happens to be the first time Cameron Duddy has directed a movie. Duddy is most famous for being part of the country music trio Midland. The movie is an unfiltered, music-powered and loosely woven tale about the good and bad times of the pursuit of fame on the rodeo circuit. According to Deadline, production has already begun on Cowboy, with Basso starring alongside Ben Foster (Hell or High Water) and Rudy Pankow (Outer Banks). The story follows a ragtag group of rodeo performers, bull riders, barrel racers, and pickup men, who travel from arena to arena chasing fleeting fame and survival. It’s not just about eight seconds on a bull, it’s about late nights on the road, dimly lit bars, and the emotional weight of trying to make a dream work in an unforgiving wor...

John Cena Leads Star-Studded Cast in Action-Packed Matchbox Movie

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  Info in Movie News | John Cena doesn’t plan on taking it easy any time soon. The WWE wrestling icon, who has now become a Hollywood action star, is preparing to head the cast of Matchbox, a movie inspired by the famous Mattel toy line. After Barbie’s huge success in 2023, Hollywood has drawn some additional energy from the Past and has decided to tap nostalgic brands for box office hits, and Matchbox may be the next one. This high-octane project promises big action, bold characters, and a creative team ready to raise the stakes. According to Collider, Cena will take the lead under the direction of Sam Hargrave, best known for helming both Extraction movies starring Chris Hemsworth. While Hargrave has a strong background in stunt coordination, Cena teased that Matchbox will let him explore more as a storyteller. “The thing I love about Matchbox is Sam also gets to flex a little range,” Cena shared during a recent interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub. “He gets to tell stories...

The Rainmaker TV Series Returns with Grit, Drama, and a New Rudy Baylor

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  Info in Movie News | Matt Damon had a breakout year in 1997. Most people definitely think of Good Will Hunting when it comes to Matt Damon’s 1997 movies, but The Rainmaker was actually the one that really made a statement. The legal drama that was based on John Grisham's best-selling novel, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, addressed the issue of Damon as Rudy Baylor, a young lawyer who fought against a corrupt insurance company. The Rainmaker is now coming back as a TV show with a new cast, a darker atmosphere, and more space to investigate the case that changed Rudy’s life. According to Collider, the upcoming series stars Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor, reimagining the character for a new generation. The show opens with Rudy getting fired from a high-end law firm before he even catches his footing. Desperate and broke, he joins a small-time, questionable legal operation run out of a converted restaurant. It is there that he encounters a gang of misfits and takes on a wrongfu...

Denis Villeneuve to Direct New James Bond Film with Fresh Creative Vision

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  Info in Movie News | The world’s most famous spy is getting a visionary new director. The director, who is famous for Dune and Arrival, Denis Villeneuve, has committed himself to the new James Bond movie. The statement was made by Amazon MGM Studios, which also confirms the taking of a different turning by the franchise. Besides Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe has the role of the executive producer, whereas, the Oscar winners, Amy Pascal (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and David Heyman (Harry Potter), are still with us. According to Variety, this new 007 installment will mark a fresh era not just for the character, but for the franchise itself. Villeneuve has long been a self-proclaimed Bond superfan. “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007,” he shared. “To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.” It’s a statement that shows both reverence for the past and excitement for innovation, a balan...

Bugonia: Emma Stone Faces Alien Accusations in Yorgos Lanthimos' New movie

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  Info in Movie News | Yorgos Lanthimos is back with another cinematic oddity, and this time, he’s bringing aliens, paranoia, and a reunion with two of his favorite stars. Bugonia, his latest movie, is set to arrive in theaters on October 31 and marks another team-up with Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. After the surreal brilliance of Poor Things, which earned Stone her second Oscar, Lanthimos is diving headfirst into the world of conspiracy theories, only in a way only he can deliver. The movie’s plot is just as bizarre and fascinating as you’d expect: two young men, obsessed with conspiracies, kidnap a powerful corporate CEO, convinced she’s actually an alien sent to destroy the Earth. The CEO in question is played by none other than Emma Stone, and if the trailer is anything to go by, her character is not going down without a fight. According to Collider, Bugonia centers around this twisted premise, but with Lanthimos behind the camera, don’t expect a straightforward sci-fi thril...

Detective Conan Hits Netflix, Crunchyroll with New Dub Starting July 3

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  Info in Movie News | For the very first time, Detective Conan is coming to Netflix in the U.S., and it’s not alone. A carefully selected set of episodes, with a new English dub, is going to be on both Netflix and Crunchyroll on 3rd of July. The selection that is called Conan vs. The Black Organization, gathers main episodes from the anime, thus it is the best choice for the people who are not familiar with the series and those who have been fans for a long time and want to refresh their memory of Conan’s most dangerous battles. According to Animation Magazine, this is a big movement toward extending one of Japan’s oldest anime franchises in the global. Detective Conan first aired in 1996 and the storyline is about a teenage detective Shinichi Kudo, who was poisoned by an unknown substance and thus turned into a child. To be able to solve cases and find the Black Organization that gave him the poison, he takes the name Conan Edogawa and goes on undercover missions. The series has...

Cosentino Brings Magicland to Life with Xentrix in New Animated Series

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  Info in Movie News |  Australian magician Cosentino is poised to deliver his act to a different audience this time, however, the medium of animation. In a new partnership with Xentrix Studios Australia, Cosentino is creating Magicland, a new original animated TV series that is the mixture of the trick, the punch line, and the dream in one fascinating world for the families to be entertained. According to Animation Magazine, the series Magicland is about Cosentino's animated character who is a sweet magician and who is riding crazy adventures with his best friend Locki, the magical lock. The two of them are crossing the fancy lands of Magicland to get rid of the bad guy, the King of Silver City, who is the main antagonist of the story and has a group of odd enforcers called: Hollow, Flex, Matchman, and The Puzzler. Each of these characters constructs themselves as a dark element with an interesting, comedic feature. During their adventure, Cosentino and Locki form a diverse ...

Aaron Sorkin Directs The Social Network Part II About Facebook’s Impact

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  Info in Movie News | Over 10 years have passed since The Social Network showcased the drama behind the inception of Facebook. Currently, Aaron Sorkin is following up on that saga, however, this time he is painting it in much darker colors. A Stanford student who became a billionaire was the main storyline of the first movie, whereas the new one is going to probe into the worldwide impact of the enterprise along with issues related to adolescent mental health and political riots, and even the division that happens due to the algorithm. According to Deadline, Sorkin is officially set to direct The Social Network Part II. Though labeled as “Part II,” the movie is not a direct sequel but a thematic continuation, diving into the aftermath of Facebook’s rise. The project is being developed by Todd Black, Peter Rice, Stuart Besser, and Sorkin himself, who is also writing the script. The new movie is inspired by The Facebook Files, a series of investigative articles published by The Wal...

Boyhood Season 2 Confirmed, Set in Seaside School With All-New Cast

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  Info in Movie News | Boyhood is coming back for its second season after the first season was very successful! The news is already circulating among K-drama fans who haven't even gotten over Jang Byeong-tae, the character that Im Si-wan played. According to Soompi, Coupang Play announced via their social media that they are going to make a second season of Boyhood. The show was started in 2023 and it was a blockbuster among the fans because of its crazy humor, the characters hating human issues and the setting from the year 1980. It also went on to win some of the most prestigious awards like the Blue Dragon Series Award for Best Actor that Im Si-wan got for the outstanding performance. Season One was set in a school that mainly focuses on agriculture in Chungcheong Province. The storyline was about Jang Byeong-tae , an average student who accidentally becomes a legend when people mistake him for the fighter who is known as the “White Tiger.” The story of his transformation from ...

Callina Liang Cast as Chun-Li in Legendary’s New Live-Action Street Fighter

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  Info in Movie News | Callina Liang, who recently made waves with her breakout performance in the haunted house thriller Presence, has officially been cast as Chun-Li in Legendary Pictures’ upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie. The casting marks a huge leap for Liang into blockbuster territory, as she takes on one of gaming’s most iconic female characters in a project helmed by Bad Trip director Kitao Sakurai. While the details of the plot are still a secret, the cast is already filled with names like Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, and Roman Reigns, which means a brave, action-packed new version of the classic Capcom franchise is on its way.  According to Deadline, the movie will be the third significant effort to take the Street Fighter game for the cinema. Chun-Li still stands as her main character which made its debut in 1991 Street Fighter II. She is a talented fighter who is also a Chinese Interpol agent. Besides that, she is committed to finding justice for her father’...

Rami Malek Ready to Return as Secret Agent in The Amateur Sequel?

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  Info in Movie News | Rami Malek doesn’t seem done with the world of espionage just yet. After starring in The Amateur as CIA cryptographer turned field agent Charlie Heller, the Oscar winner has hinted at the possibility of continuing the story. With an ending that was deliberately left open, and the creative team already teasing a potential franchise, fans are left wondering, will Heller return for another mission? According to Collider, The Amateur follows Charlie Heller, a brilliant CIA codebreaker whose life collapses after his wife is killed in a terrorist attack in London. Fueled by grief and vengeance, Heller coerces the CIA into training him as an operative so he can hunt down those responsible.  Despite having no field experience, Heller still demonstrates his ability and finds out that a much more evil plot of the agency is involved. What distinguishes Heller as the protagonist is that he is definitely not a conventional action hero. He is reserved, very knowledge...

Rihanna Leads New Smurfs Movie as Smurfette in Summer Adventure Film

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  Info in Movie News | This summer is definitely feeling cooler, and that’s a positive vibe. Paramount Animation is ready to launch the brand new animated movie of the Smurfs series in U.S. theatres on July 18. The movie, being a perfect blend of comedy, adventure, and an all-star voice cast, is going to be the family’s main attraction of the summer. The most exciting thing? Rihanna is the voice of Smurfette and at the same time she is one of the movie’s producers. According to Animation Magazine, the movie is the work of Chris Miller (Puss in Boots, Shrek the Third) and the stars assembly includes, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Natasha Lyonne, Kurt Russell, John Goodman just to mention a few. Rihanna, as the voice of Smurfette, is the emotional and heroic heart of the story. The movie is going to represent more aspects of her personality as she becomes the leader of the rescue mission of the Smurf people beyond their enchanted ...

Aaron Guzikowski to Write Death Stranding Animated Movie for Kojima

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  Info in Movie News | The Death Stranding universe just keeps growing, and now it’s heading into animation. Kojima Productions and Line Mileage have announced an adult animated feature movie set in the strange, atmospheric world of Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed video game. Most excitingly, the guy responsible for Raised by Wolves and Prisoners, Aaron Guzikowski, is behind the new one. According to Animation Magazine, Guzikowski will develop a new narrative for the movie to go along with the new characters and places the director of this gaming series has not shown in his post-apocalyptic world. The nature of his deeply emotional and intellectually challenging works indicates that the dark and mysterious new world will definitely need him to be there, because, in that place, death, life, and love always come together. “It’s so creatively freeing, so beautifully dark and yet hopeful,” Guzikowski said. “To finally get to play in this space is a dream come true.” Although fans of the game...

Jujutsu Kaisen Movie Brings Gojo, Geto’s Backstory Back to Theaters

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  Info in Movie News | While fans wait patiently for any updates on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, there’s something exciting coming this summer. The previously announced compilation movie, Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death, will hit theaters in the U.S. for a limited engagement on July 16 and 17, 2025. GKIDS, the movie’s U.S. distributor, just dropped the English dub trailer, and it’s enough to stir up major nostalgia. Instead of focusing on a new storyline, this movie for the big screen mostly highlights the biggest moments from the Hidden Inventory and Premature Death story arcs of Season 2. These chapters are incredibly significant to fans as they trace the childhood of the most-loved characters, Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto, revealing the cause of the transition of their relationship from the best of friends to bitter enemies. According to Collider, the movie adopts a more cinematic point of view to depict the initial period when Gojo and Geto were starting their pa...

The Sandman Season 2 Brings Dream’s Final Journey to Netflix This July

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  Info in Movie News | Netflix has just put out the official trailer for The Sandman Season 2 after a very long time. The dark fantasy show comes back with the promise of a heartfelt and legendary ending. With the typical combination of philosophy and surreal narrative, the last season of The Sandman is set to captivate people once again with a universe of dreams, problems related to existence, and a war between the gods of different times. According to Deadline, Season 2 will follow Dream of the Endless (Tom Sturridge) as he confronts the consequences of his past actions. After a complex reunion with his family, the other Endless, Dream finds himself at a crossroads. He must make a series of impossible choices to save himself, his realm (The Dreaming), and the waking world from the fallout of his earlier decisions. However, it is not only gods and beasts that Dream must confront, but also the deepest scars, loneliness, and the lack of clarity about the future that seeking forgive...

The Remarried Empress K-Drama Brings Shin Min Ah to Disney+ in 2026

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  Info in Movie News | Disney+ has confirmed the airing schedule for their new Korean drama The Remarried Empress, based on the popular web novel with the identical title. The show that incorporates elements of royal intrigue, infidelity, and a path of personal growth is definitely coming out next year and it is expected to be one of the most popular among the viewers. According to Soompi, The Remarried Empress centers on Navier, the elegant and composed empress of the Eastern Empire, whose world crumbles after her husband and emperor, Sovieshu, betrays her. Instead of breaking down, Navier makes a bold and unprecedented choice—she remarries Prince Heinrey of the Western Empire, defying the expectations of her empire and reshaping her destiny. Shin Min Ah portrays Navier, a character full of grace and feeling who is dealing with a broken heart and a crisis in the political scene. Navier, a leader who was popular with her citizens because of her smartness and the tranquility of her...

Law and The City: A Legal Drama with a Heart Lee Jong Suk & Mun Ka Young

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  Info in Movie News | tvN’s next drama Law and The City is planned to launch on 5 July 2025 and it’s currently one of the most desired K-dramas of the year. Instead of concentrating on courtroom drama or high-stakes legal wars, this series is more about the humane aspect of the legal profession, particularly young associate attorneys who are trying to figure out their careers and relationships. According to Soompi, Law and The City follows five associate lawyers, Ahn Ju Hyeong (Lee Jong Suk), Kang Hui Ji (Mun Ka Young), Cho Chang Won (Kang You Seok), Bae Mun Jeong (Ryu Hye Young), and Ha Sang Gi (Im Seong Jae), who all work in different law firms located within the same office building, the Hyungmin Building.Each of them was from a different background, but they had the same daily routines and similar professional problems which united them right in the middle of Seoul’s legal district. Mun Ka Young is the one who plays Kang Hui Ji, a brave and energetic rookie lawyer. She is sin...

Pixar’s Gatto Introduces a Black Cat Hero in a Bold, Painterly Venice Adventure

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  Info in Movie News | Pixar is about to step outside its comfort zone, and it’s doing so with fur, canals, and a bit of mischief. Just a few hours ago, the studio surprised fans at the Annecy Animation Festival with the reveal of Gatto, a brand-new original movie set to hit theaters in the summer of 2027. According to Collider, the movie follows Nero, a black cat living in Venice, Italy, a place that’s anything but a dream for him. Directed by Luca’s Enrico Casarosa, and produced by Andrea Warren, Gatto is already shaping up to be a bold artistic leap and an emotional story that blends visual beauty with a character-driven narrative. Nero definitely isn’t a cat with a charmed life. Venice might be like a masterpiece for tourists, but for a black cat who couldn’t swim, and was surrounded by superstition, it’s a very tough place. Nero is the cat that people fear and avoid because they think he is bad luck. So, he has no choice but to survive by going with the city’s underground fel...

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