Disney's Lion King Live-Action Movie Gets Director Jon Favreau

Disney is about to remake one of their all-time classics, but it looks like they waited until just the right time to do it. The studio has tappedJon Favreau, who directed the live-action version ofThe Jungle Bookfor them this year, to take on a new version ofThe Lion King. This seems to fit right in with Disney’s recent strategy of doing live-action remakes of their most beloved properties, such asCinderella, or the upcomingBeauty and the Beast....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · David Ward

Edgar Wright to Direct The Chain Adaptation, Described as 'Jaws for Parents'

Edgar Wright is teaming up with Universal Pictures for his next project. The studio has won the rights toThe Chain, the acclaimed novel by author Adrian McKinty. The book has been eyed as a movie for some time, with Paramount Pictures previously looking to close a deal for the rights that never quite came together. Now, Universal has put together an impressive package to bring the thriller to life. According to a new report,Edgar Wrightis set to directThe Chainwith Jane Goldman (Kingsman: The Golden Circle,X-Men: Days of Future Past) penning the screenplay....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Jonathan Castro

Every Satoshi Kon Movie, Ranked

Satoshi Konwas a revolutionary Japanese film director, screenwriter, animator, and manga artist who died tragically in 2010 at the young age of 46 due to pancreatic cancer. During his career, however, he left behind a legacy of exceptional work and was beloved by many. While fans may never seeDreaming Time, the film he was working on when he died, it is safe to say that a master like Kon will continue to live on in his legacy for many years to come....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Michael Franklin

Every TV Show Coming to Netflix in August 2024

Read more about every television series coming to Prime Video in August 2024 Read more about every television series coming to Apple TV+ in August 2024 No streaming service pumps out television shows likeNetflix. The platform has undoubtedly been in the game for a long time, and it appears to have the right formula for keeping audiences coming back for more. Whether viewers love each series or prefer to skip it, there will be at least one diamond in the rough....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · James Velazquez

Fast & Furious Spin-Off Teams Jason Statham and The Rock

The Fate of the Furiousis currently raking it in at the box office at a record-setting pace, which has led Universal to think about how they can further profit from their most bankable franchise. The series is set to end after the tenth installment, but there is always room for a spin-off or two. It looks like that is something that is currently being discussed, withDwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s character Hobbs andJason Statham’s bad guy turned good Decker Shaw possibly getting their ownFast and Furious Spin-Off....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Carmen Young

Fifty Shades of Grey Interview with Eloise Mumford

When Universal Pictures and Focus Features picked up the rights toE.L. James' scintillating novelFifty Shades of Grey, and its subsequent sequels, in 2013, many prognosticators and analysts thought the studios had landed a surefire hit, given the enormous popularity of the books. They were not wrong, with the adaptation taking in over $569 million worldwide from just a $40 million budget. Even if you haven’t read the books or seen this movie, you likely know that this erotic story centers on Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), but this adaptation is chocked full of stellar supporting performances as well, includingEloise Mumfordas Ana’s roommate Kate....

July 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1839 words · Kimberly Anderson

Full House Star John Stamos Congratulates Elizabeth Olsen on WandaVision Success

John Stamos is very happy for hisFull Houseextended family member Elizabeth Olsen and herWandaVisionsuccess. The actor took to social media to share a throwback image of himself and a young Olsen from the set of the beloved sitcom. It’s unclear when the adorable picture was taken, but it would have to be sometime before the end ofFull Housein 1995. “One day she’s a little girl wandering the set, and next thing you know, she’s taking over a whole town, mind controlling the citizens to play out her favorite TV Sitcoms!...

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Kristen Flynn MD

Ghostbusters Fan-Cut Trailer Is Way Better Than the Original Version

TheGhostbusterstrailer officially dropped yesterday. And aside from a growing group of blatant misogynists who’ve hated the idea of an all-female team from the get-go, there were two major problems that most other fans had with this inaugural sneak peek. One? It was too long for a teaser. And Two? It abandoned Ray Parker Jr.’s original theme song. A new fan-cut of the trailer fixes both of these problems. And the result is nothing short of awesome....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Lindsey Shaffer

Ghostbusters Go to Cannes with Ultimate Documentary Cleanin' Up the Town

Cleanin' Up the Townis coming to Cannes. The documentary on the 1984 classic boasts 46 interviews with the cast and crew responsible for making the comedy come to life on the big screen. London-based Kew Media Distribution has announced six titles for Cannes and the long awaitedGhostbustersdocumentary is on the list. The project was started over eight years ago by brother and sister team Anthony and Claire Bueno, who have sought to make the definitive documentary onGhostbusters....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · David Terry

Guy Hamilton, James Bond Director, Passes Away at 93

Guy Hamilton, who directed fourJames Bondmovies including the 1964 classicGoldfinger,passed awayearlier today at the age of 93. The filmmakerdiedon the Spanish island of Majorca where he lived. No details about thecause of deathwere given at this time, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted with more updates as soon as they come in. Guy Hamiltonwas born August 07, 2025 in Paris, France, and he got his start in the film business in the late 1940s....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Mr. Joshua Ramos

Halo: Why Seeing Master Chief’s Face Is a Good Thing

Spoiler Warning: Halo Season One TheHalofranchise is one of the most beloved in the entire video game spectrum, and they have a loyal fan base the size of an ocean to prove it. Master Chief, the main character of the franchise, is likewise considered one of the most famous protagonists in the entertainment world, with seldom a person not having heard of him in some capacity. The franchise blew up in 2001 with the release of the first game, and, after a bit of a stumble withHalo 4andHalo 5, it has roared back to life with the open-world video gameHalo: Infinite....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Francisco Jackson

How Thor Meets the Guardians of the Galaxy in Infinity War

The first trailer forAvengers: Infinity Warhas finally dropped and it’s even better than fans were hoping for, which is a huge feat. The trailer ends withThorwaking up and meeting theGuardians of the Galaxyon the Milano, which has led to questions about how they end up meeting in the first place. A deeper dive into the trailer as well as some notes from the footage that was shown over the summer at the D23 Expo and San Diego Comic-Con may solve the mystery of how theGuardians of the Galaxyjoin ranks with theAvengersinInfinity War....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Carrie Evans

Instinction Video Game Trailer Reveals Spiritual Successor to Dino Crisis

A new trailer forInstinction, the spiritual successor to cult classicDino Crisis, has been revealed. During E3, indie developer, Hashbane decided to preview the upcomingvideo game, which seeks to fill the void for dinosaur video games in the industry currently. And it looks like they’ve done just that, as this game is jam-packed with prehistoric beasts and gorgeous visuals. The trailer itself is largely atmospheric and doesn’t dive deep into the story....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Sherry Davis