The Simpsons Fan Turns Waterworld Arcade Joke Into Playable Game

It’s a good thing this game doesn’t takerealquarters. Back in 1997,The Simpsonsaired the season 8 episode “The Springfield Files.” The episode features a memorable gag with Bart’s pal Milhouse dropping 40 quarters into aKevin Costner’s Waterworldarcade machine. The game, which does not exist in real life, only allows Milhouse to take a single step before he’s met with a “GAME OVER” screen, at which point he’s asked to deposit another 40 quarters....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Mark Murphy

Walking Dead Producers Sue AMC Over Profit-Sharing Scam

Following the lawsuit filed last year byThe Walking Deadcreator Frank Darabont, who is seeking a whopping $280 million in profits from the show that he wasn’t paid by the network, four more executive producers have filed a similar lawsuit, which could force the network to pay out even more, with damages that could potentially reach $1 billion. Executive producersRobert Kirkman, who creates the comic books the show is based on, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert and former showrunner Glen Mazarra have filed their own lawsuit against AMC, in what could potentially be the biggest profits case in TV history....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · John Dickson

Warner Bros. Releases Statement to Clarify Batgirl Cancelation

Yesterday’s shock announcement that Warner Bros. is canceling the upcomingBatgirlmovie despite the film being in the final weeks of post-production is still being processed by DC fans. While initial rumors hinted that the reason could be linked to bad test screenings, a statement released by Warner Bros. has confirmed that the scrapping of the movie was for financial reasons linked to the new business strategy of the company since their merger with Discovery....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Danielle Meyer

Wednesday: Interactive Website Lets Fans 'Apply' to Nevermore Academy

If you feel like you don’t belong in a world that’s “full of Normies,” perhaps joining Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy is the best thing for you to do. Coming soon, Netflix will releaseWednesday, a new series inspired byThe Addams Familywith Jenna Ortega as the titular character. The story picks up with her leaving the family mansion to attend Nevermore Academy, the fictional school that Netflix is asking for fans to send in an application for at theofficial websitefor a chance to enroll....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Gregory Rivera

Which Scream 6 Cast Members Might Actually Return for the Sequel?

AfterScream VIbecame a critical and commercial success upon its release in March 2023, all signs pointed to the return of main cast members Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega as half-sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter. The film drew positive reviews for transporting the terror from the suburbs of Woodsboro to New York City and became a financial success by turning a $35 million budget into a $168 million worldwide gross (viaBox Office Mojo)....

June 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1246 words · Tiffany Sullivan

Who's the Real Villain in Suicide Squad?

Is the upcoming DC Comics adventureSuicide Squada live-action retelling of the animatedMinionsmovie? Not really, but it appears the two big screen entities share something in common. While the world ofDespicable Mefinds Gru using little yellow creatures to do his bidding, themain villainat the heart of Warner Bros.' latest comic book adventure has something similar, yet much more sinister, going on. DirectorDavid Ayeris still refusing to name the big bad at the heart ofSuicide Squad, a movie built around super villains....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Cameron Hayes

Why Final Destination 6 Probably Won't Happen According to Tony Todd

Tony Todd says he knows why we might not ever see aFinal Destination 6. Todd went on from theCandymanhorror franchise to theFinal Destinationseries, where he starred in the first two installments as the mortician who warns the kids that they can’t cheat death. Todd had a voice cameo in the third movie and hasn’t been involved with the franchise since. However, he was confident back in 2011 that the sixth installment was going to happen....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Eric Smith

Will Smith and Margot Robbie's 'Focus' Is Streaming on Netflix

Focuswas the first timeWill SmithandMargot Robbieworked together, and their chemistry was instantly recognizable. Glenn Ficarra and John Requa directed the 2015 film, now streaming on Netflix, which allows audiences to relive the undeniable chemistry between Smith and Robbie. The film follows Nicky (Smith), a maestro in the art of conning, who takes on an apprentice named Jess Barrett (Robbie) under his wing to teach her how to become a great con artist....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Thomas Cooper

Will Thomas Jane Return as The Punisher on Netflix?

ActorThomas Janehas been making the publicity rounds lately to promote his new filmVice, which opened last weekend. For many fans, he will always be best known as Frank Castle in the 2004 comic book adaptationThe Punisherand the 2012 short filmThe Punsher: Dirty Laundry. You may recall that, back inMay 2013,Marvelreacquired the rights to The Punisher, although the studio has yet to announce any movie or TV plans for this iconic character yet....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Derek Clark Jr.

Will Trick 'r Treat 2 Ever Happen? Director Gives Annual Halloween Update

IsTrick ‘r Treat 2ever going to happen? It’s been a full decade since Trick ‘r Treat, the cult classic horror anthology directed by Michael Dougherty, was initially released. In the years since, the movie has gained a tremendous amount of popularity and there have been calls for a sequel ever since. Now, Dougherty has once again weighed in on the prospect, providing us with an update on the possibility. While not ruling it out, the filmmaker does cast some doubt on it....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Faith Blair

Wonder Woman 1984 Release Date Change Has Director Feeling Frustrated

Patty Jenkins wishesWonder Woman 1984was coming out sooner. The director isn’t alone, DC fans have been waiting patiently for even small details about the sequel, which was originally supposed to hit theaters at the end of this year. However, the studio decided it would be a better idea to place the highly anticipated movie in a prime summer release date in 2021, which is probably where it should have been right from the start....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Jonathan Fox

Wonder Woman Director Teases Epic Soundtrack with New Photo

While some filmmakers can not be found at all on social media,Wonder WomanfilmmakerPatty Jenkinsis not one of them, sharing behind-the-scenes insight from various stages of the production. While the post-production process is still under way on this DC superhero adventure, the director recently took to social media to share a new photo from a recent scoring session. She also teased seeing the final effects for the movie, which is set to arrive in theaters nationwide June 2....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 686 words · Austin Riddle

Zoolander 2 Trailer Kills Off Justin Bieber

He was once the world’s most famous male model. Even his looks were household names. Le Tigre. Magnum. And of course, Blue Steel. But that was a long, long, long time ago. Now, Derek Zoolander is back, and the world of male modeling has changed. Paramount Pictures has released the first full trailer forZoolander 2, and it brings Derek out of retirement, along with a whole slew of celebrity cameos. Things kick of with the ‘androgynous’Benedict Cumberbatchbeing asked if he has a hot dog or a bun....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · William Cruz