Darth Maul Returns in Star Wars Rebels Finale Preview

Back in January, aSeason 2preview forStar Wars Rebelsteased a connection toThe Force Awakens, with the presence of a lightsaber similar to the one used byAdam Driver’s Kylo Ren. However, another scene from that footage raised even more questions, a mysterious, cloaked figure who told young Ezra Bridger (Taylor Gray) to call him “Old Master.” Today we have a new clip from the one-hourseason finale, which reveals this mysterious figure is none other than Darth Maul....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Anthony Romero

DCU's Paradise Lost: Why a Wonder Woman Prequel Series Is Perfect for the New DCU

Amidst the slew of the first DCU projects revealed by James Gunn, one of the best signs for the rebooted franchise is the upcoming HBO Max seriesParadise Lost, promised by Gunn to be like HBO’s hallmark fantasy epicGame of Thrones, where we will see the origins and history of Wonder Woman’s homeland, Themyscira, without Wonder Woman herself. The prequel series will not feature actress Gal Gadot as the legendary Amazonian wonder, or the character Diana Prince at all....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Michael Lloyd

Disney Brings the Hammer Down on Etsy's Fan-Made Baby Yoda Merch

Disney and Lucasfilm were intent on keepingBaby Yoda, aka “The Child” a secret from fans untilThe Mandalorianmade its debut on Disney+ last year. That strategy paid off, as the character became an instant sensation. But due to the secrecy, virtually no Baby Yoda merchandise was available in the early days of the show, and it’s still slow coming. So fans have had to turn elsewhere, like to unofficial merchandise on Etsy, for example....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Allison Harris

Disney's Mulan Remake Lines Up Massive $300 Million Budget?

With production expected to begin soon on Disney’s live-action remake ofMulan, and the cast coming together, a new report claims that the studio will be shelling out the big bucks for this project. While it has yet to be confirmed with the studio, a report claims that Disney has set aside close to $300 million for this adventure, making it one of the most expensive live-action movies of all time. If this report is accurate, it will also be themost expensive movie ever made by a female director, with Niki Caro taking the helm....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Emily Reed

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Filmmakers Tease a Hilarious, Heartfelt Adventure

Paramount recently released the official trailer forDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, inspired by the fantasy role-playing game franchise and featuring Chris Pine leading an ensemble cast. The new trailer was debuted during the film’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con ahead of its theatrical debut next year on June 05, 2025. While at the convention, the movie’s filmmakers also teased its tone in a chat withCollider. Paramount Pictures presents the film in association with eOne....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Paula Robertson

Ewan McGregor Interviews Winnie the Pooh in Christopher Robin Featurette

In the latest featurette from Disney’sChristopher Robin, Ewan McGregor sits down with his animated co-stars to get some real answers about starring in the film together. The behind-the-scenes featurette is titled Welcome to the Hundred Actor Wood and it’s a humorous bit of promotional material for the upcoming movie, which hits theaters on August 3rd. Disney fans have already had their hearts melted by the recently released trailers and TV spots, so it’s nice to get in some extra laughs beforeChristopher Robinhits theaters....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Carla Harris

Fallout Showrunners Explain Changes from the Video Games

Prime Video’sFallout, created by showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner, has been lauded as one of the greatest video game adaptations of all-time (alongside HBO’sThe Last of Us). However, when the show was still in development, the pair faced a wave of backlash about the changes they were making to the beloved video game franchise. Based on the games created by Interplay Entertainment (and currently managed by Bethesda Softworks),Prime Video’sFallouttells a new storyset in the world of the video games and incorporates lore from some of the most popular titles....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Chloe Aguirre

First Incredibles 2 Reactions Call It a Pixar Masterpiece

With the release ofIncredibles 2only about a week away, the first social media reactions for the animated Pixar sequel have surfaced online, and all in all they seem pretty decent. While a number of people have pointed out that it’s not as great as the first movie, it still looks as thoughIncredibles 2will be a worthwhile trip to the theater. The new movie takes place merely moments after the previousIncrediblesmovie, opening with the super family taking on the Underminer....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Herbert Hunter

Free Streaming Service Tubi Now More Popular Than Max and Apple TV+

Tubi, the streaming service that has long toutedbeing absolutely free, has surpassed other more prominent services in terms of popularity. Some of the notable players falling below Tubi are also several of the most powerful companies in the streaming wars. Tubi’s accomplishment is a no-brainer, considering the service is free for everyone to use, and it will surely shake the structure of other business models based on costly services. The news comes froma report inThe New York Times, which revealed Tubi’s partial victory after an 18-month surge in numbers made it one of the most popular services in the United States....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Ricardo Cooke

Game of Thrones Season 7 Will Premiere Summer 2017

The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning seriesGame of Throneswill begin shooting its next season later this summer, it was announced today byCasey Bloys, president, HBO programming. Production of the seven-episode seventh season will be based in Northern Ireland, while additional portions will be filmed in Spain and Iceland, with debut slated for summer 2017 on HBO. Here’s whatCasey Bloyshad to say toDeadlineabout the production delay onGame of Thrones Season 7. “Now that winter has arrived onGame of Thrones, executive producersDavid BenioffandD....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Richard Lee

Ghost Rider: Why Ryan Gosling is the Perfect Choice For the MCU

Ryan Goslingis one of the most accomplished and acclaimed actors working today. He has been the star of several high-profile films and worked with some of today’s best directors. He is an actor who immediately draws the attention of audiences and critics when he is on-screen. He has often been one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood and various studios have gone after him for franchises fromSuicide Squad,The Lone Ranger, and evenDoctor Strange,yet he has always turned them down....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1539 words · John Williams

Harmony Korine's The Beach Bum Poster Soars High with McConaughey & Snoop Dogg

‘You gotta go low to get high!’ The official poster for Harmony Korine’s latest trashtasterpieceThe Beach Bumhas arrived. And it’s a thing of beauty, wonder and awe. Korine is making his follow-up to 2013’s cult hitSpring BreakerswithThe Beach Bum, and while it won’t be an easy task, it looks like the acclaimed weirdo has truly topped himself this time. The Beach BumstarsMatthew McConaugheyas Moondog, a degenerate stoner who lives life by the ocean, playing by his own random set of self-imposed rules....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Brandy Gonzalez

Idris Elba's Directorial Debut Yardie Is Coming to Theaters This Spring

Idris Elba’s directorial debutYardieis finally getting ready to hit theaters this Spring. Elba has had a long and prosperous career but, up until recently, he hadn’t actually stepped behind the camera. That changed last year whenYardiemade its debut on the festival circuit, playing at Sundance and the Berlin International Film Festival. Now, nearly a year later, we finally know when moviegoers will have the chance to see what Elba can do as a director....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Catherine Meyer