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There are times when mistakes can be made, and other times when those mistakes are entirely intentional knowing the kind of response that will come on the back of it. One such occurrence seemed to happen this morning, when Marvel UK joined thousands of fans in wishing a certainKeanu Reevesa happy 57th birthday. That may not seem like a big deal, but what made it a little more conspicuous was that the post subsequently appeared to be deleted when fans began speculating on why Marvel would be specifically pulling out birthday wishes for someone that has - to date - had no connection to their movies, but has been wildly rumored to be heading their way in one of their upcoming offerings....

As an alternative to a string of reboots, a new trend is emerging that sees famous movies turned into stage musicals, which are then adapted back into movies. The latest to get this treatment is surprisinglyMean Girls, the 2004 Lindsay Lohan movie which was adapted into a musical on Broadway. The concept is not new, having been done decades ago with the likes ofThe Little Shop of HorrorsandHairspray, but in recent years a surge in movie to stage musical adaptations, such asBack To The FutureandMatilda, means that there could well be a lot of these coming down the line in future alongside the likes ofWest Side Story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamieand the upcomingWicked....

A man has let a six foot python viciously bite him for the sake of the new History seriesKings of Pain, and it looks to be just as unpleasant as you would expect. Hosted by wildlife biologist Adam Thorn and professional animal handler Rob “Caveman” Alleva, the reality series literally follows the two daredevils traveling across the world to get bit and stung by some of the planet’s most dangerous animals and stinging insects....

Fox Searchlight Pictures has released the first trailer and poster for their upcoming thrillerMy Cousin Rachel, which starsRachel Weiszas the title character andSam Claflinas Philip Ashley. This film will mark the third time that the timeless original novel byDaphne Du Maurierwill be adapted, with the first big-screen adaptation debuting in 1952, starringOlivia de Havillandas Rachel Ashley andRichard Burtonas Philip Ashley. The novel was then adapted into a 1983 mini-series starringGeraldine ChaplinandChristopher Guardas Rachel and Philip....

Alan Ritchsonis probably one of the few men in Hollywood who has not been rumored to play the newJames Bond, but he wouldn’t want the role anyway, as he believes he is already playing the American version with Jack Reacher. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, the actor explained how, despite loving Bond, he has some issues with the character, and believes thatReacheris the “American James Bond.” Both characters have had huge success, with Daniel Craig’s most recent Bond movies delivering a solid box office performance and Prime Video’sReacherbeing one of the most successful shows on the platform with the release of its second season earlier this year....

A whole batch ofleaked images offer our best look yetat the latest iteration ofSuperman, as David Corenswet is spotted filming the upcoming DCU reboot from director James Gunn. Since the images emerged, reactions from fans and moviegoers have been palpable,with the new suit being met with both hugely positive and hugely negative responses across social media. In true Superman fashion, we shall begin with the positives. “Something I love about the new Superman suit is the fact that it has no interest in showing muscle definition, but still, this is a BIG dude,” said one fan on X/Twitter, with another echoing these sentiments and adding, “David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan on the set ofSUPERMAN....

Space Jam 2has a new title and a logo, as revealed by LeBron James. The NBA star, who currently plays for the Lakers, has been working for some time on the sequel, attempting to fill the shoes left behind by Michael Jordan, who played ball with the Looney Tunes in the 1996 original. With the movie still set to arrive next year, James has revealed it will be going under the nameSpace Jam: A New Legacy....

ActorStanley Anderson, best known for his work in the showSeinfeldand in the 2002Spider-Man, has passed away at age 78, according to a statement from his family. He died peacefully Sunday, six weeks after learning he had brain cancer. Stanley Anderson gained a reputation as a “President” actor, having played the President in a number of movies. His most notable outing as a President was in the 1998 action flick Armageddon. Even when he wasn’t playing Presidents, he regularly seemed to be cast into the role of some other kind of government official, such as judges, senators and generals....

Spider-Man: No Way Homekicks off with Peter Parker grappling with the revelation of his secret identity, which was exposed by Mysterio in the previous installment,Spider-Man: Far From Home.Desperate for a solution to erase the world’s knowledge of his true self, Peter turns to Doctor Strange, hoping that magic will provide the remedy he seeks. However, their seemingly well-intentioned spell takes an unexpected turn, unleashing chaos and inadvertently leading to the emergence of supervillains from alternate dimensions into their world....

1985 was a great year for movies to be released, and it’s proven given the lineup of films that came out during that time. Flicks likeBack to the Future,The Breakfast Club,The Goonies, and of course,St. Elmo’s Firewere released in theaters, and were all the rave. Director John Hughes was very well-known during that year and the ’80s as a decade, pushing out movies that featured the Brat Pack, an elite inner circle of actors that floated through the film industry as a group, chain-smoking and turning themselves into iconic characters....

Hopper is alive and a Russian prisoner in theStranger Thingsseason 4 teaser trailer. Netflix and the Duffer Brothers released the teaser this mornin, providing new details about the show’s highly anticipated return. Sadly, we were not given a release date, but that will come in time. For now, fans are going to have to figure out exactly how Hopper was able to make it out of season 3 alive. The fan-favorite character, played by David Harbour, seemingly died in an explosion in last season’s final episode....

Terry Crewshas finally named the man who sexually assaulted him. TheBrooklyn Nine Ninestar revealed that a “high level Hollywood executive” hadsexually harassedhim, shortly after the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke. Though, at the time, he wouldn’t reveal who it was that assaulted him. Now, he’s come forward to name Hollywood agent Adam Venit. Here’s what he had to say about the encounter during a recent appearance onGood Morning America. “I’m looking at him, and he’s basically staring at me....

Some TV executives believe consumers flock to screens to become immersed in worlds and stories that are detached from reality. Sure, there’s a place for those kinds of stories. However, more and more viewers love series and films that are based on truth. That’s not to say all of these programs are necessarily “relatable,” but finding out someone lived through these events brings an entirely new element to the viewing experience....