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Jason Momoa is not quite optimistic on the future of Aquaman. Ahead of the sequel release, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Momoa spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the forthcoming sequel and whether or not he thinks it will be the last time he plays the King of Atlantis. He told ET, "The truth of it is...I mean, if the audience loves it, then there's a possibility. But, right now, I'm like, 'It's not looking too good.' I don't necessarily want it to be the end...[but] I don't think it's really, like, a choice." Momoa continues to imply that DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran are shifting their focus as they "start their new thing up." The Hawaiian star did explain that he would be more than happy to continue to reprise his role as Arthur Curry in any new Aquaman films down the l...

Timothée Chalamet Wonka is on the way to becoming a holiday favorite. Dancing into pre-Christmas box office with a $39 million USD domestic debut and $151.4 million USD global debut, the film is shows promise for the yuletide season. Overseas, it raked in $53.6 million USD from 77 markets which included a foreignn tally of $112.4 million USD when it opened early in England, Australia and other markets. The early success is encouraging for the musical genre which has previously struggled. Wonka is considered a whimsical origin story that follows the life of the magical candyman Willy Wonka. The character was originally played by Gene Wilder in the classic film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.The film, along with The Color Purple are hoping to change the way the genre is perceived and...

Since James Gunn joined DC Studios to be the co-CEO with Peter Safran, the pair have been using their combined efforts to revive the superhero sector at Warner Bros.In a recently Instagram Threads conversation, the movie director reflected on why the DC Universe has not worked previously and how he exactly felt about cameo appearances. According to Gunn, it is all because of the lack of consistency within the universe that has caused its failure, "One of the problems with DCEU content in the past was there was no real consistency within the universe itself. This never meant – & I never said, as this is how we always envisioned it – all animated & video game content would be in the DCU. I did (& still) say MOST tv & film will be in the DCU with the occasional Elseworld tale ...

Eiichiro Oda's hit manga One Piece has thrived since its introduction in 1997. Beyond being adapted into one of the most popular anime series worldwide, One Piece was brought to life in live action courtesy of Netflix earlier this year. The well-received adaptation was renewed for a second season to be released in 2025 and Netflix has just revealed there's more One Piece content on the way.During this year's Jump Festa -- an annual manga and anime convention held in Tokyo by Shueisha -- it was revealed that Netflix is teaming up with WIT Studio (best known for anime adaptations such as Attack on Titan and Spy x Family) to create their own One Piece anime. Working with the original manga as its source material, the studio will start with the East Blue arc and make its way through the series...

Apple TV+ has dropped off the official teaser for Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, an upcoming docuseries spotlighting the football legend through five FIFA World Cup appearances and his FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 championship win.Hailing from Smuggler Entertainment, the series includes personal interviews with Messi, as well as contributions from his teammates, coaches, competitors, fans and commentators. Together, the group documents Messi's journey to becoming the "planet's top living athlete as well as that of his loyal supporters across Argentina and those who made the pilgrimage across the globe," per the official synopsis.Further, the series will highlight Messi's unprecedented success in carrying "the weight of a country on his shoulders through several elusive World Cup win...

Australian actor Jacob Elordi is taking over the film industry with no signs of slowing down. From starring in Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to playing Elvis Presley in the A24 adaptation of Priscilla, he is leading Hollywood's next generation. Elordi's next film has landed, taking on a leading role in Vertical Entertainment thriller He Went That Way. Inspired by true events, he stars alongside Zachary Quinto, relaying the haunting story of a teenage serial killer in 1964. Quinto plays a celebrity animal trainer accompanied by his trusty chimpanzee, whom Elordi hijacks on vacant highways. Directed by Jeffrey Darling, He Went That Way sees Elordi hunt his next victim during Midwest travel, forming a tight-knit bond with Quinto on the road. The duo go through trials and tribulations, looking to...

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and A24 are teaming up to develop the live action film adaptation of Hideo Kojima's lauded 2019 game, Death Stranding.The company announced the news ahead of its eight anniversary, with Kojima himself promising that the adaptation "is not just a direct translation of the game" and will be for both cinema and video game enthusiasts alike. “A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other. The films they are delivering to the world are high in quality and very innovative. I have been attracted to their creations and they have even inspired my own work. Their innovative approach to storytelling aligns with what Kojima Productions has been doing for the last 8 years," the video game auteur said in a state...

A new spy thriller film starring Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale is heading to Amazon. According to Deadline, Amazon and MGM Studios won the rights to Best of Enemies, an adaptation to the spy thriller novel Best of Enemies: The Last Great Spy Story of the Cold War by Eric Dezenhall and Gus Russo. The novel followed two espionage cowboys that are revealed to become key behind-the-scene players involved in some of the most celebrated spy stories of the 20th century. The film is written by Eric Warren Singer, who is known for co-writing David O. Russell's American Hustle. Both Cooper and Bale starred in the film as well. Best of Enemies is reportedly "the biggest pitch deal of the year," expected to be in the high seven figures. The film is also meant to make it to a theatrical release. C...

Larry David's long-standing comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm is officially ending with Season 12. The 10-episode season is set to hav a series finale on April 7, officially marking the end of the HBO and Max series.In a statement, David says a heartfelt goodbye to the shoe and the character he had played for so long, "As Curb comes to an end, I will now have the opportunity to finally shed this 'Larry David' persona and become the person God intended me to be – the thoughtful, kind, caring, considerate human being I was until I got derailed by portraying this malignant character." He added, "And so 'Larry David,' I bid you farewell. Your misanthropy will not be missed. And for those of you who would like to get in touch with me, you can reach me at Doctors Without Borders."Originally, th...