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‎Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is set to shake up the MCU in a way fans never saw coming. The movie, which promises an action-packed showdown against one of Marvel's most fearsome villains—Doctor Doom—will feature an unexpected hero: Kraven the Hunter. Known for being one of Spider-Man's deadliest enemies, Kraven is about to make his mark as an unlikely ally in the fight against Doom. Let’s dive into how Kraven the Hunter, usually the predator, will help the Avengers in taking down the villainous Doctor Doom in this high-stakes battle. ‎ ‎ Aaron Taylor-Johnson in ' Kraven The Hunter. ' ‎Jay Maidment/Columbia Pictures/Marvel Entertainment ‎ ‎Who Is Kraven the Hunter? ‎ ‎Kraven the Hunter, a.k.a. Sergei Kravinoff, is an infamous and highly skilled hunter with enhanced physical abilities and a ruthless, relentless personality. His abilities are sharpened by his obsession with becoming the world’s greatest hunter, often seeking the most dangerous creatures as...

‎After six years since the release of Avengers: Endgame, which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time, Marvel Studios is once again assembling the Avengers for Avengers: Doomsday. As production gears up in London next month, the studio has begun revealing its cast via a livestream event. ‎ ‎Robert Downey Jr. shocked fans at San Diego Comic-Con. ‎Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney ‎ ‎The initial cast list for Avengers: Doomsday includes a blend of familiar MCU faces alongside new and exciting additions. Among the returning stars are Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Wyatt Russell (U.S. Agent), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Danny Ramirez (The Falcon), and Winston Duke (M’Baku). ‎ ‎Also featured in the ensemble are notable actors from the X-Men franchise, including Patrick Stewart, who reprises his role a...

‎A film adaptation of Split Fiction, the latest co-op game developed by Hazelight Studios (best known for It Takes Two), is currently in development. Sources at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco revealed that Story Kitchen, the media company behind the upcoming It Takes Two film project at Amazon, is assembling a creative team for the film. The project has already generated significant interest, with offers for the rights flooding in from top Hollywood studios. ‎ 'Split Fiction' Game. ‎Hazelight Studios ‎ ‎Split Fiction, written by director Josef Fares and Sebastian Johansson, merges fantasy and science fiction. The game's plot centers on two authors trapped within the worlds they created. It features split-screen combat, platforming challenges, and characters with unique abilities. Following its release on March 6, the game has received widespread acclaim from both players and critics, quickly selling over two million copies in its first wee...

Fans of the A Quiet Place franchise can finally breathe a sigh of relief—A Quiet Place 3 is still in development, despite a significant release delay. Over the last decade, the A Quiet Place series has become one of the most iconic names in horror, thanks to its unique storytelling approach where every sound could spell disaster for its characters. Since the release of its debut film in 2018, the franchise has expanded to include a sequel, a highly anticipated 2024 prequel, and various other media ventures, including video games, comic books, and even theme park attractions. ' A Quiet Place. ' Paramount A Quiet Place 3 Officially in the Works In an exclusive interview with The Direct at SXSW, franchise producer Brad Fuller addressed the status of A Quiet Place 3 following its delayed release. Fuller, who was promoting his new film The Astronaut, confirmed that the third installment is still in development, clarifying that A Quiet Place: Day One is not the official t...

The Shrek franchise has gained a star that’s bound to make waves. Zendaya has officially signed on for Shrek 5, lending her voice to the daughter of Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) and Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz). She joins the iconic Eddie Murphy, who will reprise his role as the ever-popular Donkey. ' Zendaya. ' Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images Zendaya has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents. Her busy schedule includes projects like Dune: Messiah, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the highly anticipated Spider-Man sequel, and the third season of Euphoria. In 2024, she showcased her range with standout performances in Challengers, a tennis drama by Luca Guadagnino, and Dune: Part Two. Her addition to Shrek 5 brings an exciting new energy to the long-running franchise and may help attract a fresh, younger audience to the series. Scheduled for release on December 23, 2026, Shrek 5 will be the first film in the main series since Shrek Forever After in ...

Zendaya has a new, exciting role on the horizon—Felicia, the ogre daughter of Shrek and Fiona, in Shrek 5. This announcement follows her iconic roles as Meechee and Chani, completing a unique prophecy of sorts in her career. The confirmation comes via the film’s first teaser trailer, adding another layer to Zendaya’s impressive resume. ' The Shrek Family. ' DreamWorks Animation/Universal Pictures The teaser may be brief, but it reveals some significant details. First, it shows that Shrek memes—one of the most enduring parts of the franchise—are now officially part of the Shrek universe. Second, the character designs remain mostly faithful to the look established in Shrek Forever After, with subtle changes, rather than a dramatic overhaul like in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Finally, the story picks up several years after the events of the previous film, with Shrek and Fiona's children, first seen in Shrek the Third, now much older. Fans will recall that the cou...

Season 5 of The Boys is set to deliver a thrilling Supernatural reunion, as Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins are confirmed to make special guest appearances in the final season of the popular Prime Video superhero drama, produced by showrunner Eric Kripke. ' Supernatural Reunion on The Boys 5. ' Maarten de Boer The exciting news was revealed via a video posted on the official social media accounts of The Boys, featuring Jensen Ackles, along with his former Supernatural co-stars Padalecki and Collins, hinting that they have some work to do together. The video is a fun reference to their Supernatural roots. As fans are already aware, Ackles is returning as a series regular in Season 5 after first appearing as Soldier Boy in Season 3. The video, which featured all three stars, was captioned with the message: "Season 5 just got a bit more supernatural," further teasing their shared history on Supernatural. The specific characters that Padalecki and Collins wi...

Pamela Anderson has long faced criticism throughout her career, and a reflective, introspective role could be the ideal opportunity for her to showcase her acting skills. In Gia Coppola’s latest film, The Last Showgirl, the former Baywatch star makes a dazzling return, offering a performance that sparkles amidst a poignant and understated tribute to the overlooked performers of Las Vegas. After Mainstream and Palo Alto, Coppola shifts away from her usual ironic tone, opting for a more contemplative atmosphere. However, the film doesn’t quite achieve the powerful impact it aspires to. ' The Last Showgirl. ' Roadside Attractions Anderson shines as Shelly, a Las Vegas Strip dancer draped in feathers and rhinestones, embodying a vibrant, electrifying presence. The film opens with Shelly lying about her age during an audition, and then takes us back a week earlier, where she learns from her kind-hearted producer Eddie (Dave Bautista) that Le Razzle Dazzle, the iconic sho...

Daniel Craig, the most recent actor to portray James Bond, has expressed his admiration and respect for producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. This comes after the news that the pair has handed over creative control of the James Bond franchise to Amazon MGM Studios. Daniel Craig in ' No Time to Die. ' Nicola Dove/MGM/courtesy Everett Collection In a statement, Craig praised the producers, saying, "My respect, admiration, and love for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished." He also wished Wilson a happy retirement and expressed his hope to be a part of Broccoli's future ventures. As the actor who played Bond in five films, including Casino Royale, Skyfall, and No Time to Die, Craig's sentiments hold significant weight. The James Bond franchise has been a beloved and iconic part of cinema history, with a legacy spanning over six decades. Amazon MGM Studios' acquisition of the franchise's creative control marks a new...

The news that Amazon has secured the rights to the James Bond franchise has left fans shaken, not stirred. The deal, which grants Amazon creative control, has sparked concerns that the tech giant will prioritize profits over artistic integrity, potentially jeopardizing the beloved spy series. CASINO ROYALE , Daniel Craig as James Bond, 2006. Sony Pictures/Everett Collection Amazon's track record with original content is mixed, with some successes like "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" and "Reacher," but also notable misfires like "Citadel" and "The Rings of Power." The latter, a prequel to "The Lord of the Rings," has been divisive among fans, raising concerns that Amazon may not fully understand the nuances of the Bond franchise. The Broccoli family, who have carefully stewarded the Bond franchise for decades, had long been hesitant to partner with Amazon. Barbara Broccoli's reported disdain for Amazon executives, whom...

In a significant move, Amazon MGM Studios has formed a joint venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to take the reins of the iconic James Bond movie franchise. This strategic partnership grants Amazon MGM Studios creative control while allowing Wilson and Broccoli to remain co-owners of the esteemed property. ' No Time to Die ' marked Daniel Craig's final turn as James Bond. Nicola Dove/MGM/Danjaq/Courtesy Everett Collection As part of the agreement, Amazon MGM Studios will oversee the future productions of the James Bond franchise, building upon the legacy of the beloved series. This development comes on the heels of Amazon's acquisition of MGM in 2022, which included a vast library of films and TV shows, including the James Bond catalog. Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, expressed his gratitude to the Broccoli family for their dedication to the franchise. "We are honored to continue this treasured heritage and look...

A potential sequel to the 2008 superhero film Hancock is in the works, according to Will Smith. During a recent live stream on Twitch, Smith teased fans with a "really cool" idea for Hancock 2, revealing that Zendaya may be approached for a role in the film. Will Smith in Hancock, 2008. Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Smith's comments have sparked excitement among fans, who have been waiting for a sequel to the original film. Directed by Peter Berg, Hancock starred Smith as a troubled superhero who tries to redeem himself by helping the city of Los Angeles. While there has been no official announcement from the studio, Smith's hints suggest that a sequel is indeed in development. In 2012, Berg confirmed that a sequel was in the works, with Smith, Michael Mann, and Akiva Goldman all involved in discussions. Charlize Theron, who starred alongside Smith in the original film, has also expressed interest in reprising her role in a potential sequel. ...

Spoiler alert: two of the Scream franchise's murderers have risen from the dead! Or are they? Deadline reported on Thursday, Jan. 30, that Scream 3's 52-year-old Scott Foley will return in an unnamed role for the horror series' seventh picture, set to release in February 2026. The same day, Matthew Lillard, 55, who appeared in Wes Craven's original Scream, shared a video on Instagram implying that he will also participate in the impending sequel. The strange video appears to show Lillard's hand scrawling his character's iconic remark from the 1996 horror film: "My mom and dad are gonna be so mad at me!" The Ghostface killer in ' Scream. ' Brownie Harris/Paramount Pictures   Scream fans are probably wondering, didn't both Lillard and Foley's characters die in their respective films? It certainly seemed like it at the moment! Details concerning the narrative of filmmaker and original Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson's...

The long-awaited sequel to Netflix's successful action film, The Old Guard, has finally received some good news, as the streaming service has announced the new film's release date. The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngo, Harry Melling, and KiKi Layne, debuted in 2020 to critical and audience acclaim, with an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. For five years, fans waited for a favorable update from Netflix on the sequel, which was announced immediately after the original's release. But fans now have a reason to cheer. Charlize Theron in ' The Old Guard. ' Netflix During Netflix's "Next on Netflix" event in Los Angeles, the streaming service revealed the release date for The Old Guard 2, which fans had been waiting for for five years. After years of anticipation, The Old Guard 2 will release on Netflix on July 2, 2025. Charlize Theron and Luca Marinelli have confirmed their return for the sequel, which is based on ...

The fourth movie in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is slated to hit theaters on March 19, 2027. Paramount Pictures, which revealed the announcement on Tuesday, has long planned a spring 2027 release date for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, the newest installment in the film series based on the iconic Sega video game. ' Sonic the Hedgehog 3. ' Paramount Pictures/Sega The announcement comes just days after Sonic the Hedgehog 3 became the franchise's highest-grossing title, with ticket sales totaling more than $422 million worldwide. That's an impressive achievement for the threequel, which features Keanu Reeves as Shadow. Furthermore, Paramount announced on Tuesday that Sonic 3 has generated more than $180 million in worldwide consumer spending through home entertainment rentals and purchases. Studios often avoid from disclosing home entertainment figures. In a separate milestone, the Sonic franchise has reached $1 billion in box office revenue. There is no indication...

Jason Momoa, the star of Aquaman, will continue with DC. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will play Lobo, an extraterrestrial bounty hunter who originally debuted in comics in 1983. ' Jason Momoa. ' Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Momoa was the face of the Aquaman series during the previous DC government, making a brief appearance as Aquaman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) before starring in Justice League (2017) and leading the cast in Aquaman (2018). The film was a huge success, making $1 billion and serving as the pinnacle of the DCEU films, which concluded with last year's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. That finished film was a failure, grossing only $439 million and failing to impress reviewers. Momoa has long desired to play the character and has discussed it publicly, particularly on the press tour for The Lost Kingdom. On Monday, the actor shared a quote from the press tour in which he expressed his hope that DC will contact him regar...

The cape, the fangs, and the frightful manicure are all Bill Skarsgard's. But it is Robert Eggers who imbues Nosferatu with diabolical purpose, and the film unfolds as if it is under a malignant spell, possessed. This seems like something the writer-director has been working on since his unnerving 2016 first picture, The Witch. It's exciting, nasty, and beautiful in equal measure. This masterfully created fever dream, steeped in deep atmosphere and horrific poetry, is the darkest Christmas counterprogramming you can find. Lily-Rose Depp in ' Nosferatu. ' Focus Features Eggers has created a frightening body of work based on history, folklore, religion, fairy tales, and mythology. His debut picture depicted 1630s New England, when a farming family driven from a Puritan community experiences magic in the woods. His second novel, The Lighthouse, places two 1890s men in claustrophobic solitude on a rugged island off Maine, battered by the weather and roaring sto...

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" is wired-up, synthetic pleasure. It's a frivolous child film that moves at the speed of your thoughts when playing video games. Video-game films seldom have that quality; they are typically overproduced and dreary. However, "Sonic 3" lends hyperactivity a positive label. Jeff Fowler, who directed all three of these films, is a faster and wittier energy magician than he was when he filmed the first "Sonic" in 2020. ' Sonic the Hedgehog 3. ' Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" is a vivaciously produced throwaway, yet its attitude is reminiscent of the beautiful tomfoolery of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet." And it is anything but mindless. Though it never says it, the entire film — nuclear light displays, a plan to blow up the globe, a squad of heroes who can run circles around physics — is a mockery of the grandiosity tha...

Midway through the punishingly dull Kraven the Hunter, Ariana DeBose — playing a high-powered lawyer linked to a string of gangster killings who flees a team of hitmen in her London office and lands in Siberia — says with a straight face, "I don't like the feel of this at all." Not joking. The moment was definitely not supposed to be funny, but it makes you wish director J.C. Chandor and the writers had embraced the ridiculousness of this confused Marvel villain origin story with a little more winking comedy. Aaron Taylor-Johnson in ' Kraven the Hunter. '  Sony Pictures Instead, those indications of a so-bad-it's-good guilty pleasure are a brief glimmer in an action thriller that pours a lot of blood but never increases the stakes or sparks enthusiasm. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, with his rock-hard abs, plays the main character with great physique and knife abilities, but he's too wooden to enjoy it. Overlong and punctuated with anticlimactic killin...

Eight years ago, Moana (impressively voiced by Auli'i Cravalho), the strong-willed Polynesian wayfinder — don't call her a princess — made a mark with her eponymous Disney debut. Her one-of-a-kind marine journey with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson in top form) grossed over $665 million worldwide for the studio and won an Oscar nomination for best animated film. But it was the heroine's charm and tenacity in saving her people from environmental devastation that gave Moana her most lasting features.  ' Moana 2. ' Walt Disney Moana, like other economically profitable Disney creations, was destined to become a franchise. Four years after the original's popularity, Disney revealed plans for an animated television series. Then they abandoned the idea in favor of a more typical movie sequel and announced a live-action remake. However, Moana 2, directed by Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller, and David G. Derrick Jr. from a script by Jared Bush and Ledoux Mille...