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Warner Bros. Pictures’ Joker: Folie À Deux has received an official streaming date on Max.Todd Phillips' Joker sequel is set to make its streaming premiere on Max on December 13 followed by its debut on HBO linear on December 14, 8 p.m. ET. The musical sees Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as Arthur Fleck/Joker and the introduction of Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn. Folie À Deux follows Fleck as he is institutionalized at Arkham, awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. "While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him," the synopsis reads.Also joining Phoenix and Gaga in the cast are Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener and Zazie Beetz.Joker: Folie À Deux premieres December 13 on Max and December 14 on HBO.Click...

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, George R. R. Martin expresses that he is unsure if he will finish all the Game of Thrones books. He is known for the beloved first novel that sparked the global series.The author is specifically referring to the incompletion of the Song of Ice and Fire series as he is seemingly stalled out on the sixth and second-to-last title, The Winds of Winter. He told the publication, "Unfortunately, I am 13 years late. Every time I say that, I'm [like], 'How could I be 13 years late?' I don't know, it happens a day at a time." The Game of Thrones novel saw Martin begin writing in 1991 before its 1996 publishing date. He later published the second book from the series A Clash of Kings in 1998, A Storm of Swords in 2000, A Feast of Crows in 2005 and A ...

A promotional video for the first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle anime film has been unveiled.Koyoharu Gotouge’s popular manga-turned-globally-acclaimed anime series premiered To the Hashira Training, the fourth season in the spring of this year. After a short run of 8 episodes, the anime concluded with an hour-long special that set the stage for its final arc — Infinity Castle. Since the Mugen Train Arc, fans of Demon Slayer are used to receiving a feature-length theatrical release before the new TV anime season airs, with the film either being a compact version of the season or simply the first episode. But with Infinity Castle, the producers have confirmed it will be a film trilogy.The latest promotional video recaps the final moments of Season 4’s finale. As the video e...

As the January 17th premiere date nears, Apple TV+ has unveiled a gripping new trailer for Severance Season 2, providing an enigmatic glimpse into the eerie world of Lumon Industries.Season 1 ended on a shocking cliffhanger, with Mark Scout and his "innie" colleagues shattering the boundary between their work and personal lives. The trailer reveals their return to Lumon, where the fallout of their rebellion takes center stage. Themes of loyalty, freedom, and truth take center stage as Mark finds himself in a growing conflict with the enigmatic Harmony Cobel.The Trailer also teases new faces, including Alia Shawkat, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Gwendoline Christie, adding fresh dimensions to the already stellar cast, which includes Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walk...

Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy have teamed up for another action film, coming to streamers on Valentine's Day next year. In Apple TV+'s new film The Gorge, the two find themselves posting guard above their own version of hell.Both Teller and Taylor-Joy's characters are two highly trained operatives who are appointed to stand guard in the tower opposite of a highly classified gorge. As per the movie's logline, their task is to be "protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within." At first the two are instructed to not communicate with one another but they end up bonding over long distance with notes they could read through their high-powered binoculars, "When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their...

Russian actor Mark Eydelshteyn has officially been cast as the lead role in the second season of Amazon Prime Video's Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Eydelshteyn is the first member to be confirmed for the cast of the new season and is slated to appear as the titular role of Mr. Smith. Donald Glover, who remains on-board as executive producer of the show and the co-creator of the series, played Mr. Smith in the first season alongside Maya Erskine who played Mrs. Smith.Eydelshteyn replaces Glover following the events of the first season. The official synopsis of the series description reads, "In the first season of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, two lonely strangers land jobs working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels, and a dream brownstone in Man...

I May Destroy You's Paapa Essiedu is reportedly in the running to take on the role of Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series adaptation.Several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the British actor was offered the part, but it's still unconfirmed if negotiations have started. Snape will serve as the primary antagonist in season one as it follows the story of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.The character was portrayed by the late Alan Rickman in all eight of the Warner Bros. movies.No cast has been confirmed as of writing. However, THR adds that Mark Rylance is "close to being signed" to play Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Sources also confirmed that Cillian Murphy going for the role of Voldemort were not correct.HBO's Harry Potter adaptation is currently scheduled ...

As Squid Game 2 gears up for its highly anticipated return on December 26, Netflix has unveiled a series of brand collaborations that seamlessly weave the show’s dystopian universe into everyday life.Offering fans a unique and immersive way to engage with its iconic themes and aesthetic, these collaborations span a variety of industries, including apparel and footwear with brands like PUMA, Vandy the Pink and Crocs; food and beverage partnerships with CJ Bibigo, Dominos and more; tech accessories with CASETiFY along with lifestyle collectibles with Popmart and Lucie Kaas. This diverse range highlights the series' universal appeal, captivating audiences around the globe.PUMA's collaboration with Squid Game has produced one of the most striking collections in the lineup. The brand has reimag...

Announced at the Gundam Conference Winter 2024 event yesterday, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the newest anime for the popular mecha franchise is confirmed for a 2025 release.Co-produced by SUNRISE and Hideaki Anno’s team at studio khara, the anime presents a refreshing aesthetic and vibrant animation style. It will be directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, an industry veteran known for helming the cult-fave FLCL anime.After proving himself with Bungo Stray Dogs in addition to his involvement in the final Evangelion movies, Yoji Enokido is in charge of the series’ composition and joins Anno as the main scribes. Ikuto Yamashita, the man behind Evangelion’s legendary mecha designs, is credited as the mechanical designer for the new Gundam series, bringing a fresh approach to the mobile suits’ extrate...

Following the success of Cunk on Earth, British actress and comedian Diane Morgan returns as her hilariously clueless documentarian alter ego, Philomena Cunk, in Cunk on Life. This time, Cunk embarks on an ambitious and entertaining quest to tackle one of humanity's deepest questions: "What's the point of it all?" Along the way, she dives into expansive topics like quantum physics, biology and artificial intelligence, all while delivering her signature blend of misguided observations and comedic charm.Philomena Cunk, a creation of Black Mirror mastermind Charlie Brooker, first appeared on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe and quickly became a fan favorite through several acclaimed specials. With Cunk on Life, this latest spin-off promises more of the sharp wit and hilariously off-kilter perspe...