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The storyline of Lena Waithe’s The Chi will continue with the upcoming release of the second half of the sixth season. The coming-of-age drama follows those growing up in a community of the Southside of Chicago following an event that alters the course of their lives and connects individuals in an unexpected wayStreaming on Paramount+, TLa La AnthonyIman Shumperthe Chi begin airing in 2018 and was renewed for its sixth season back in 2022. The 16-episode run was split into two parts, with the first half having aired in August.The trailer for the forthcoming eight episodes is out now and previews an action-packed sequence, holding a lens up to the aftermath of Q’s murder, while Emmett engages in a few shady business deals. Papa, meanwhile, struggles after the loss of his father.Jacob Latimo...

Legendary Entertainment is set to produce a live-action film adaptation of the horror video game Poppy Playtime in collaboration with Mob Entertainment and Angry Films. The game, which follows a former employee exploring an eerie toy factory where toys have menacing lives of their own, has become a standout in horror gaming since its first chapter debuted in 2021.Poppy Playtime has not only excelled in the horror genre but has also seen rapid expansion across various gaming platforms, attracting over 12 million players worldwide. The planned film adaptation promises to bring the game's chilling narrative and atmospheric tension to the big screen, tapping into the growing appetite for video game movies following successes like Sonic the Hedgehog and Five Nights at Freddy’s, which is returni...

In the second official trailer for Paramount Pictures' A Quiet Place: Day One, it takes audiences back in time to the very beginning of the alien invasion. The film is a prequel to John Krasinski's post-apocalyptic horror franchise and stars Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn.While in the recent films, the alien invasion has devastate the Earth and characters know to hide and not make a sound, this film goes back to the beginning, pinpointing how this all began. Hiding in silence becomes an art form that the characters have to learn, and many are learning it the hard way. Short and sweet, the synopsis of the film reads, "Experience the day the world went quiet." Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the second trailer gives a more in-depth glimpse of Nyong'o and Quinn's characters as they try to surv...

A$AP Rocky has officially joined the cast of Spike Lee's newest crime thriller High and Low. In a string of new paparazzi images, fans have a first look at Rakim as the character Yung Felon in the new film. Recently, Ice Spice was added to the cast to star alongside Denzel WashingtonClick here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Yes, chef! Season three of The Bear is set to premiere next month, just in time for the summer. FX has officially dropped the teaser trailer for the upcoming season, setting the scene for fans. Star Jeremy Allen White posted the teaser to Instagram, along with its official premiere date. White's character Carmy returns to the kitchen, this time alone. A build up of intensity can been witnessed through the teaser as it sets the tone for season three. Audiences last saw Carmy in the season two finale when he was locked in the walk-in fridge of the restaurant during Friends and Family Night. With the teaser, it confirms that Carmy made his way out. The third season will see the return of Ayo Edebiri as well as Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The trio find themselves fighting to maintain culinary excellen...

In 2009, Lord of the Rings diehard fan and indie filmmaker Chris Bouchard created a fan film dubbed The Hunt for Gollum. An unauthorized production, though based on the original J.R.R. Tolkien books, Bouchard made the film on just a $5,000 USD budget and released it free to watch online. The movie has since garnered over 15 million views.Warner Bros. is now coming out with its own film dedicated to the storyline. With the working title Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, official plot details have yet to be revealed but it’s likely the movie will similarly center on Gandalf’s search for Gollum.Slated to release in 2026, the film is still in the early stages of development and a script is underway. Andy Serkis, who portrayed Gollum in the original films, is set to direct and reprise his...

30 years after the premiere of the blockbuster action thriller Speed, Keanu Reeves wants to do a third installment of the franchise. In the original film, Reeves starred as LAPD Jack Traven alongside Sandra Bullock as Annie Porter, a bus passenger who gets roped into an extortionist’s mastermind plan.Speed debuted in 1994 and a sequel, Speed 2: Cruise Control, premiered in 1997, though Reeves notably didn’t return for the latter, which wound up being a box office flop.Reeves and Bullock appeared together on the 50 MPH podcast and Reeves revealed that he opted out of Speed 2 after reading the script as he “had the feeling it just wasn’t right.”The two also shared their mutual desire to reunite for a Speed 3 movie.Asked about a potential third movie, Keeves replied, “I mean, you know — we’d ...

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is stepping into the acting world with a major role in Ryan Murphy's new FX horror series, Grotesquerie, premiering this fall. This marks Kelce's first major acting endeavor, joining a cast that includes notable talents such as Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley Manville. Although specifics about his character are yet to be disclosed, the role signals a new phase in Kelce's career beyond athletics.Kelce's foray into entertainment isn't entirely new. His previous ventures include hosting Saturday Night Live and making appearances on the Showtime series Moonbase 8. He has also been active in unscripted TV and has recently branched into film production. His role in Grotesquerie marks a significant step in his acting career, showcasi...

Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed a strategic shift in Marvel Studios’ production schedule, aiming to scale back the number of releases to focus on enhancing quality over quantity. In a recent discussion during Disney's quarterly earnings call, Iger noted that the company plans to reduce its annual output of Marvel films from four to a maximum of three. This move is a response to audience feedback and a broader industry trend indicating superhero fatigue.Iger explained that the decision aligns with Disney's overall approach to improving its entertainment offerings by concentrating on fewer, but more impactful releases. He also stated that Marvel would adjust its TV series production, cutting down from four series a year to just two. This reduction is intended to allow for a deeper developme...

Initially announced in 2021, the TV series sequel to Blade Runner 2049 titled Blade Runner 2099, has confirmed Michelle Yeoh for one of the lead roles.The upcoming Amazon Prime Video series is slated to be both a follow-up to the original 1982 film and the 2017 sequel. In a recent report from Variety, Yeoh is set to play a character called Olwen and is described to be " a replicant near the end of her life." Ridley Scott is signed on to be the executive producer alongside David W. Zucker and Clayton Krueger of Scott Free Productions, Alcon Entertainment co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson and Ben Roberts.No further details regarding the cast and the plot have been revealed. Yeoh recently won an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once and had just be awarded the Presidential...

FKA Twigs is joining the cast of The Carpenter’s Son, Lotfy Nathan’s horror film about the childhood of Jesus.According to reports, the British artist will play the role of the Mother and will star alongside Nicolas Cage, who will play the Carpenter, Noah Jupe, who will play the Boy and Souheila Yacoub. The movie takes inspiration from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, an apocryphal gospel about Jesus' childhood that is dated back to the mid-to-late second century.“The Carpenter’s Son tells the dark story of a family hiding out in Roman Egypt," the official synopsis reads. "The son, known only as ‘the Boy’, is driven to doubt by another mysterious child and rebels against his guardian, the Carpenter, revealing inherent powers and a fate beyond his comprehension. As he exercises his own power, ...