'Toad' is a New Stoner Comedy Featuring James Franco, Tiffany Haddish and Craig Robinson

WadzilladirectorAdam Rifkinis gearing up for yet another eclectic production, accompanied this time by a star-studded cast that will include the somewhat infamousJames Francoalongside a plethora of other household names. EntitledToad, the upcoming project has been described as “a psychedelic stoner comedy” that will put viewers at the center of a trippy, drug-fueled odyssey to Las Vegas and beyond. Rifkin’sToadfollows the shenanigans of Alex and Sam, two down-on-their-luck stoners who end up in the service of menacing crime lord Charles (Robinson), and are subsequentlypressured into transporting a mysterious package from LA to Vegas....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Melanie Jones

10 Movies That Successfully Revived Stagnant Franchises

As much as we all long for novel ideas and brand-new IPs, there can be something very satisfying—and even comforting—aboutrevisiting a beloved franchise. However, it’s not always easy for studios to keep these franchises feeling fresh. Often, recognizing the potential to make a quick buck, studios have focused on quantity over quality and have rushed sequels, spin-offs, and reboots to market without paying any mind to script quality. Other times, a franchise can seemingly bow out graciously, lying dormant until the perfect script comes along,sometimes decades later, to resurrect the IP....

July 13, 2025 · 11 min · 2325 words · Victoria Johnson

67 Characters In Avengers: Infinity War? Directors Clarify Count

Over the weekend,Avengers: Infinity War Part IandAvengers: Infinity War - Part IIdirectorsAnthony RussoandJoe Russoattended Wizard World New Orleans, whereJoe Russorevealed that they have a board that features67 charactersin this two-part adventure. While most fans assumed the two-part movie would be simply massive, that character count seemed too high for some. The brothers recently spoke withCollider, where they clarified there aren’t exactly 67 characters in both movies, but there certainly are quite a lot....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Amy Knapp

80s Slasher Movie Cutting Class Is Getting a 4K Release

Fans of the horror genre have lots to put their money on this month. Its 80s mania with any distributor that can get their hands on any rights they can, an we can’t be more happy about it. That said, it’s time to get excited as slasher horror flickCutting Classis getting a 4K restoration from Vinegar Syndrome! We are finally ready to announce what is probably our best kept secret in some time; that we’ve completed a new 4k restoration of Rospo Pallenberg’s star studded 1988 slasher,Cutting Class, and will be issuing its 30th anniversary Blu-ray debut on Black Friday....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Katherine Martin

All 3 Back to the Future Movies Are Now Streaming on Peacock

Hello…McFly?Back to the Futureis one of the most iconic sci-fi movie franchises in history, and arguably one of the most iconic movie franchises of any genre, period.The 1980s filmspresented a futuristic world where a time-traveling DeLorean allows a high schooler and an eccentric scientist to travel back and forth in time, potentially altering history. Selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2007,Back to the Futuremade Michael J....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1374 words · Michael Evans III

Arnold Schwarzenegger Says He is “More Machine” After Latest Heart Surgery; Teases FUBAR Season 2 Filming

Arnold Schwarzeneggerhas revealed his decision to “become a little bit more of a machine” and have a pacemaker fitted following years of heart complications. TheFUBARandTerminatoractor shared details of his recent surgery, and his swift recovery, which became necessary following issues caused by his previous open-heart surgeries. “Last Monday, I had surgery to become a little bit more of a machine: I got a pacemaker. I have to tell you, just saying this to all of you goes against so much of my upbringing in Austria, where nobody — ever — talked about medical issues....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Jessica Hart

Barbie: How the New Movie Could Be a Feminist Masterpiece

The upcomingAmerican romantic comedyfilm,Barbie, has become increasingly anticipated among film analysts and long-time fans alike. While the motion picture isn’t set to release until 2023, people have been speculating since 2019 (when the project was first announced) what the end product will look like, and how Barbie’s character will represent or fit into a new era of women’s empowerment. Set as the first live-action film to be centered around the acclaimed doll, the story is directed and written by Greta Gerwig (one of the few women who have beennominated for the Best Director Oscar), and co-written with Noah Baumbach (her partner, and another fellow Academy Award nominee)....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Jennifer Guzman

Beetlejuice 2 Is Ready to Go, Michael Keaton & Winona Ryder Will Return

Beetlejuice 2is finally ready to shoot. When that will actually happen hasn’t been announced. But directorTim Burtonhas confirmed that the long-anticipated sequel has finally gotten the green light at Warner Bros. and the cast is firmly in place. As he’s stated in the past, he will definitely be back in the driver’s seat. This is what he had to say in a recent interview withShowBIzSpy. “The film is a go and has been approved by the Warner Bros....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Amy Solomon

Big Mouth Season 6: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know

Netflix’s raunchy coming-of-age animated comedy,Big Mouth,is returning to the streaming service next year. Season five was highly regarded, as were previous seasons. The characters went through arguably their biggest developments yet, and fans are sure to notice the characters in the sixth season aren’t necessarily the same ones introduced in the first.“There was an early review of the show that basically said, ‘Big Mouthgives zero f****,’” show creator and star Nick Kroll toldEsquireback in 2020....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Andrew Cole

Call of Duty Franchise Racks Up Over 400 Million Game Sales

Just one more match. Have you ever been ensnared by a late nightCall of Dutybinge, propelled by the inviting countdown clock seductively ushering in match after match? “Stay and play a little longer” it seems to whisper in counter to any thoughts of turning in. Transfixed by the challenge to make the next match better than the last, the minutes melt away into wee hours. As it turns out, you are not alone....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Gregory Brown

Chris Rock's Mom Weighs In on Will Smith's Oscars Slap: 'He Really Slapped Me'

Perhaps no one felt more hurt by that infamous slap heard ‘round the world at the Academy Awards than Rose Rock, mother of comedian and actorChris Rock. At the annual ceremony in March,Will Smithwas present as a nominee for Best Lead Actor for his role inKing Richardwhen things suddenly took a turn. Chris Rock had joked about Jada Pinkett Smith, leading to Will smacking Rock on the head and screaming profanities at him for the joke....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Sarah Perez

Daniel Craig Bids Farewell to James Bond in No Time to Die Set Video

No Time to Diewill mark the final portrayal of James Bond byDaniel Craig, and the actor said just how much he appreciates his run in the role in a set video from the movie. First stepping into the role of Bond with 2006’sCasino Royale, Craig has already announced that he will be finished with the role with his fifth movie. After repeated delays,No Time to Dieis scheduled to release in the United States in October....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Monica Arnold

Death Returns in Bill & Ted Face the Music Behind-The-Scenes Photo

We don’t have any official images fromBill & Ted Face the Musicjust yet, but we have seen quite a few behind-the-scenes set photos featuring the return of Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves as the world’s most important musicians. Today, we finally get a first look at William Sadler, who returns as Death. Sadly, we don’t get to see Death in action. Instead we get to seeWilliam Sadlerin costume, spooning up some of the delicious craft service items served on the New Orleans set....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Joyce Alvarez