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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 ...

The Winning Try Premieres Strong as Yoon Kye Sang Returns in Sports Comedy

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  Info in Movie News | SBS new comedy sports drama The Winning Try made its debut on July 25 with a bang, scoring the highest ratings in its time slot and rapidly gaining popularity among viewers. The show, which combined touching underdog bits with side-splitting comedy, is the return of Yoon Kye Sang to SBS after 18 years, and he has got new energy on the screen with rising star Kim Yo Han. According to Soompi, the pilot episode of The Winning Try went up to 4.1 percent average viewer rating across the country. It was not only the highest-rated program in the  time slot but also the highest-rated Friday miniseries of the night. For a drama that is about the mixture of the sports, the redemption, and the found-family themes all drenched in the comedy genre, that’s a very good opening. However, the story of the show is about a rugby player named Joo Ga Ram played by Yoon Kye Sang, whose bonding with the sport was very successful but unfortunately it got cut short abruptly bec...

Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon Soars, Sequel Set for 2027 Release

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  Info in Movie News | DreamWorks’ « How to Train Your Dragon » animated saga is the one that most people love, and now it has jump successfully to live-action. The new movie adaptation was released on 13 June 2025 and immediately it turned out to be one of the biggest box office surprises of the year, grossing over $597 million worldwide. Both fans and critics have been high in their praises for the movie’s emotional depth, beautiful visuals, and valid retelling of the story of Hiccup and Toothless’s adventure. According to Polygon, Dean DeBlois, the director, at first hesitated to come back for a live-action remake as he was afraid it might lessen the impact of the original. Although, he conditionally accepted to direct the movie under the clause of having full creative control. DeBlois aimed to keep the core of the story intact and at the same time deepen it with realistic settings and characters. What we get is a version that is relatable but still magical and thus it is able ...

Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard Reunite in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

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  Info in Movie News | Universal and Blumhouse are diving deeper into animatronic nightmares with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and this time, they're bringing back two horror legends. Skeet Ulrich is officially joining the cast alongside Matthew Lillard, sparking major excitement among longtime fans of the Scream franchise. The announcement dropped just ahead of the movie’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and was paired with the release of its first full trailer. According to Collider, the sequel will significantly up the stakes, bringing more action, more scares, and bigger storylines. Lillard will reprise his role as William Afton, the sinister mind behind the deadly animatronics. Ulrich’s character hasn’t been revealed yet, but the mystery is only adding to the hype. After years of fan wish lists and online speculation, seeing Ulrich and Lillard share the screen again is the kind of horror reunion nobody saw coming, but everyone wanted. The cast lineup gets even more intriguin...

Pierce Brosnan Stars as Boxing Trainer Brendan Ingle in Biopic, Giant

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  Info in Movie News | Pierce Brosnan continues to prove his versatility as an actor with back-to-back screen appearances. After wrapping up the Paramount+, crime series MobLand, in June, the award-winning star is shifting gears from gritty drama to emotional sports storytelling. His next major movie role sees him stepping into the shoes of a real-life legend in the upcoming British biopic Giant, which follows the rise of iconic boxer Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed. According to Collider, Giant centers around the intense and deeply personal relationship between Naz and his long-time trainer Brendan Ingle, portrayed by Brosnan. The newly released trailer reveals the former James Bond actor in a completely unrecognizable transformation, sporting a thick accent, aged features, and the demeanor of a tough but caring mentor. Rising star Amir El-Masry takes on the role of Naz, delivering raw energy as the flashy, talented boxer who changed the face of British boxing in the 1990s. Directed an...

Fantastic Four Enters MCU, Kevin Feige Teases Spider-Man Crossover?

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  Info in Movie News | The Marvel Cinematic Universe is going to get one of its most popular teams with the new movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The movie that has been long anticipated is all about the return of the MCU to the fans of the Fantastic Four, consisting of Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn). Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is unveiling the future of these characters during the interview, he also talks about the way that they could possibly connect with the current heroes, especially one very popular character: Spider-Man, as the franchise steps into a new phase. According to Collider, Feige recently sat down for a press roundtable with journalist Steve Weintraub, where he touched on the long-standing comic book friendship between Peter Parker and Johnny Storm. The fan will definitely like the fact that the characters have finally been brought to the MCU, and the opportunity of...

Karl Urban Brings a New Side of Johnny Cage to Mortal Kombat 2

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  Info in Movie News | Mortal Kombat 2 is set to be one of the biggest action spectacles of the year. After the 2021 reboot received a mixed response, the sequel is ready to improve on many fronts, most notably by finally delivering the long-awaited Mortal Kombat tournament. This time, Earthrealm and Outworld will face off in an official battle that will decide the fate of both realms. At the center of this war are two major names, Johnny Cage, who finally makes his debut, and Noob Saibot, a dark new threat rising from the enemy’s side. According to Collider, Karl Urban revealed that his take on Johnny Cage will be more complex and humanized. Unlike the flashy celebrity seen in the games, this version of Cage starts at rock bottom. His career is in ruins, he’s lost his confidence, and he’s abandoned martial arts entirely. However, when Earthrealm calls, Johnny must rediscover who he really is. “He starts off with no confidence but grows into a true warrior, and of course, fans wil...

Teen Titans Not Joining the DCU Soon, Focus Remains on Core Heroes

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  Info in Movie News | Superman’s new victory has fueled a resurgence of enthusiasm for the future of the DC Universe (DCU). As the fanbase is engaged in stoking up euphoria about who the new DCU lineup would be, they are equally puzzled as to whether the team of teenage superheroes, the Teen Titans will be the one to go on the big screen. Today though that goal might be put on hold. According to Collider, James Gunn recently responded to a fan on Threads who expressed interest in auditioning for the role of Beast Boy. Gunn didn’t mince words, he confirmed that they’re not casting anyone for the character at the moment. This isn’t the first time the director has dismissed rumors surrounding a potential Teen Titans project, he previously addressed similar speculation, making it clear that no auditions were planned for the near future. Still, that doesn’t mean the Titans have been entirely shelved. Back in February, Variety reported that a Teen Titans live-action movie is indeed in ...

Deadpool and Wolverine Could Lead the MCU After Multiverse Saga?

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  Info in movie News | Deadpool and Wolverine may have entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe through a multiverse loophole, but their future looks anything but temporary. With Deadpool & Wolverine gearing up to be one of Marvel’s biggest box office events in years, the duo, played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, might just become the studio’s next long-term icons. According to Collider, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige recently confirmed that discussions are already underway to keep both actors around beyond their upcoming movie. Speaking during a roundtable interview for Fantastic Four, Feige acknowledged that he and his team are in regular communication with Ryan Reynolds, and that they’re not looking at Deadpool & Wolverine as a one-and-done project. “There have absolutely been discussions,” Feige stated. “We’re in touch with Ryan a lot. So the answer is yes.” When pressed about Jackman, Feige gave a typically cheeky Marvel-style response, referencing one of the ...

Jeongyeon TWICE May Debut in New Recruit Movie Set in Military Hospital

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  Info in Movie News | Twice's Jeongyeon might soon enter the acting world as her name has been mentioned in connection with a lead role in the new movie New Recruit: The Movie. This step, if agreed upon, would be her debut as a performer in full-fledged nearly 10 years after becoming a K-pop idol. According to Soompi,  Jeongyeon has been proposed to be an army nurse officer in the new movie New Recruit: The Movie, which is the spin-off of the hit Korean drama New Recruit. The series was first aired in 2022, which style was based on the life in the South Korean military during the pandemic. Since then, the drama has aired three seasons, with the latest season releasing in April 2025. The fundamental series is about Go Min Seok, a bright recruit played by an actor Shin Seung Ho, facing the harshness of boot camp together with other soldiers. The attraction of this drama is that it presents the military decrease absurdities combined with daily hilarious incidents in the life of...

Little Shark’s Day Out Anime Movie Swims to Theaters This Summer With New Cast

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  Info in Movie News | Little Shark’s Day Out (Eiga Odekake Kozame Tokai no Otomodachi), the widely loved anime movie going by the name of the web manga and has become a sensation, will have its first theatrical screening in Japan on August 22, 2025. The charming little Kozame-chan is moving to the big city, and the fans will get to witness a lively journey that is packed with lovable characters, urban landscapes, and heartfelt relationships. According to Anitrendz.net, a brand-new trailer and main visual have been disclosed, which gives fans an idea of what will happen. The trailer demonstrates vivid, fluent animation and presents a novel urban environment, which is harmoniously different from the underwater world of the original web series. The little shark have 60 episodes accessible for streaming freely on YouTube without any language barrier this movie is the next biggest move for her. The main character of the anime is Kozame-chan, Kana Hanazawa is the one, who has voiced he...

Legend of Zelda Movie Casts Link and Zelda, Sets 2027 Live-Action Debut

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  Info in Movie News | Nintendo has finally confirmed the two leads for its long-awaited live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, and the internet is buzzing with reactions. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play the green-clad hero Link, while Bo Bragason steps into the role of the wise and brave Princess Zelda. The casting comes as a major development in what promises to be one of the most anticipated video game movies ever made. According to USA Today, the announcement was made through Nintendo’s social channels with a personal message from legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. “This is Miyamoto,” he wrote. “I am pleased to announce that for the live-action movie of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.” Last year, after his breakthrough role as Miles Wingrave in The Haunting of Bly Manor, Ainsworth's career shot to the stars. In addition to tha...

Golden Kamuy Final Arc Airs January 2026, Two Prologue Movies Open in Fall

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Info in Movie News | Golden Kamuy is officially entering its final chapter, and fans have a lot to look forward to. The anime adaptation of Satoru Noda’s critically acclaimed manga will air its final arc in January 2026 on Tokyo MX and several other channels. But before that, the story will expand with two special prologue movies titled Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Kōjō-hen (Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Factory Arc), hitting Japanese theaters on October 10 and October 31, 2025. According to Anime News Network,  that the new movies will be about the main three characters, Sugimoto, Asirpa, and Shiraishi, continuing their quest for the secret Ainu gold. They end up in Sapporo on a mission after an escaped prisoner called Keiji Ueji. But they’re not the only ones in pursuit. Members of the 7th Division, including Tokishige Usami and Warrant Officer Mokutarō Kikuta, are hunting a different fugitive responsible for a string of murders targeting local prostitutes. The stakes quickly escalat...

Tougen Anki Anime Kicks Off with Action, Dark Powers, and a Cursed Hero

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  Info in Movie News | The highly anticipated anime Tougen Anki made its debut on July 11, 2025, unveiling to fans a dark and sinister world of supernaturally gifted bloodlines and ancient feuds. Based on Yura Urushibara’s manga Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood, the series marries quick rendition with emotional turmoil through the narrative of its protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, who is very troubled. According to Crunchyroll, Studio Hibari is the producer of the anime and streams it every week. Ato Nonaka is the director, with Hiroyuki Hashimoto assisting, Yukie Sugawara writing the series composition and scripts, Ryoko Amisaki designing characters, KOHTA YAMAMOTO providing music, they are the team behind this production that is experienced in eliciting intense shounen energy. At the core of the plot is Shiki Ichinose, a reckless and aimless adolescent who is living with his foster father named Tsuyoshi. Shiki’s life is completely changed when a sudden attack by an unknown per...

Liam Neeson Shines in Hilarious Reboot of The Naked Gun Ahead of August Release

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  Info in Movie News | Liam Neeson is hardly associated with slapstick comedy at all and when one talks about the comedy genre nobody would probably link him to the upcoming The Naked Gun reboot, however, he could be a twist in the story. The actor most famous for thriller movies full of action is here again, but this time he goes into the ridiculous world of Frank Drebin, a character that the late Leslie Nielsen once made famous. Directed by Akiva Schaffer (Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping), with writing support from Dan Gregor and Doug Mand (Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, How I Met Your Mother), the movie has already begun winning over fans and critics alike. According to Collider, the movie's initial screenings have delivered big laughs, with many calling it one of the funniest comedies in recent memory. Neeson previously told Collider he felt nervous about taking on the part. “It’s a huge honor to play Frank Drebin,” he said, “but this kind of comedy lives and dies by timing,...

Donkey Kong Movie in the Works, Nintendo Expands Its Cinematic Universe

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  Info in Movie News | Following the tremendous hit of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, it is evident that Nintendo is still planning to continue introducing its classic game characters on the big screen. Donkey Kong, the one and only, undoubtedly Nintendo's oldest and most famous character, seems to be the next that is going to receive the movie treatment. According to Collider, Nintendo and Universal Pictures officially filed a copyright registration in May 2025 for an “Untitled Donkey Kong Project.” The filing at the U.S. Copyright Office lists the project as a “motion picture,” signaling that early development has begun. It is evident that c...opyright action is a significant development on the way to a complete DK solo movie, although there has not been any official announcement so far. Donkey Kong has definitely left his mark in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, where Seth Rogen was the voice actor. In the movie, he was not only able to team up with Mario (Chris Pratt), Toad ...

Kazuhiko Inoue Becomes Monkey D. Dragon’s New Voice in One Piece Anime

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  Info in Movie News | One Piece is moving into its Final Saga and the anime is undergoing a significant transformation for the character who is the most mysterious, Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army and Luffy's father who is only known through rumors, has now been given a new voice. The role goes to veteran actor Kazuhiko Inoue, whose voice is familiar from many characters such as Kakashi in Naruto and Kars in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, this definitely signals a new start for the series’ latest evolution. According to Sportskeeda, the announcement was made on July 14, 2025, and was that Inoue would take the place of Hidekatsu Shibata, who was the voice of Dragon, and no one else. The old man, who is 88 years old now, has been the voice of Dragon's character, who is strength and being quiet, and since the first episode to now, however, his work is very famous and the fact that he has grown old and that the character of Dragon is becoming more important in t...

Park Min Young Stars as Genius Con Artist in K-Drama, Confidence Queen

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Info in Movie News | Park Min Young is stepping into a bold new role in the upcoming Korean drama Confidence Queen, where she trades in romantic leads for the thrilling life of a high-class con artist. Set to premiere on September 6 at 9:10 p.m. KST via Coupang Play, the series also marks Korea’s first Amazon original production, making it a highly anticipated crossover between Korean drama and global streaming. According to Soompi, Confidence Queen is a Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese comedy-drama The Confidence Man JP, and it centers on three con artists with extraordinary talents.  Their goal? Just to execute complicated tricks to take from corrupt people without depending on one particular profession. The leader of the group, Park Min Young, is Yoon Yi Rang, a genius swindler with an IQ of 165 and a mind in the top one percent of intelligence. Yoon Yi Rang is such a character that her quirky world view, razor logic, and emotionally detached charisma are the main feature...

Ariana Grande and Josh Gad Join Animated Musical Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

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  Info in Movie News | Ariana Grande and Josh Gad are officially on board for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming feature Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, a musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved final book. With a powerhouse team behind it, this whimsical adventure is shaping up to be a colorful, emotional, and musical ride like no other. According to Animation Magazine, movie's plot is about a young explorer who embarks on a journey that changes his life, experiencing the emotional highs and lows of the world that was just beyond his home. The character is a totally re-imagined and re-interpreted version of a book that revealed a universal message of the power of character, self-realization, and decision, thus it gave a timeless tale to all ages. Although the full plot remains secret, the hero will be introduced to a number of peculiar, lovely, and tricky characters along the journey, who will be impersonated by a group of actors headed by Grande and Gad. Jon M. Chu, widely ...

Daniel Dae Kim Stars in Prime Video’s Butterfly, a Global Spy Thriller

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  Info in Movie News | Daniel Dae Kim returns to the screen with a gripping new role in Butterfly, Prime Video’s latest spy-thriller series. Premiering August 13, 2025, the six-episode limited series explores the dangers of espionage with the emotional cost of family secrets. According to TV Insider, Butterfly follows David Jung (Kim), a former U.S. intelligence officer living in hiding with a quiet life in South Korea. When his past resurfaces with violent force, he becomes the target of an elite assassin named Rebecca with , a young operative trained by a covert group called Caddis. What she doesn't know is that David is the father she thought died years ago. Rebecca, played by Reina Hardesty, is a focused and ruthless agent with , raised without knowledge of her true family. Her mission to eliminate David starts to unravel with , as questions about her origins collide with revelations about the man she’s supposed to kill. David, meanwhile, is a ghost from the world of espionage...

Ben Barnes Leads Stephen King's “The Institute” in Powerful Heroic Comeback

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  Info in Movie News | Nearly two decades after donning armor as Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia, Ben Barnes is back in a new kind of battle, this time as a man fighting for justice in The Institute, the latest adaptation of a Stephen King novel. On July 13, a new psychological horror TV series premiered on MGM+ that is definitely suited to these times, focusing on resilience, morality, and the power of youth. According to Variety,  the plot revolves around Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman), a genius youth who is abducted and brought to a mysterious place called the Institute. While there, he finds other kids with telepathic and telekinetic abilities who are no different than him and who are the victims of evil experiments. Although the series delves into the scary aspects of influence and deceit it also provides a heartfelt arc particularly through the character of Tim Jamieson played by Barnes. Tim, an ex-police officer with a firmly established ethical code, is the cente...

Project Hail Mary Sets Trailer Record as Ryan Gosling Leads Sci-Fi Epic

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  Info in Movie News | Amazon MGM’s upcoming sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary is already turning heads months before its release. The first trailer for the movie dropped last week and immediately made history. On its first week alone, the movie has racked up over 400 million views, making it the most-watched trailer ever for a movie not based on a sequel or a remake. The movie features Ryan Gosling as a lead, and the excitement is real, the ones who loved the original book and the new ones are already talking. Collider reports that in Project Hail Mary the story revolves around Ryland Grace, played by Gosling, a scientist who lost his professional reputation and became a teacher. Grace wakes up on a spaceship without memory of who he is or how he ended there. While he regains his memory, the seriousness of the mission of saving humanity becomes clear to him. It is an attempt with very high stakes to rescue the Earth from the death of species. Such a story is a combination of gloom, ...

Walton Goggins Joins Nuclear Comedy, Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture

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  Info in Movie News | Animated movies are getting weirder, in the best way possible. The upcoming movie Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture is shaping up to be one of the most unique projects in recent animation history, blending retro sci-fi absurdity with heartfelt storytelling. According to Deadline, Walton Goggins (Fallout, The White Lotus) has been added to the voice cast of this animated feature, alongside Ron Funches (Inside Out 2), Chris Parnell (Rick and Morty), and Shondrella Avery (Napoleon Dynamite). They join previously announced cast members Stephanie Beatriz, Tim Meadows, Andy Richter, Matt Walsh, Seth Green, Pamela Adlon, Lou Ferrigno, and Clare Grant.  In a parallel universe of 1962, the book concentrates on Harry, a sad 10-year-old kid, greatly convinced that aliens took his father. So, Harry decides to find out the truth and, therefore, secretly enters Area 51, where he cannot even imagine that he will get to see the unknown world of atomic weapons ...

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