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SummaryProduction has begun for Ted Lasso Season 4, with Apple TV+ sharing a first-look imageTed returns to coach a second-division women's football team in the new seasonJason Sudeikis, Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham and Jeremy Swift are confirmed to returnBring out your AFC Richmond jerseys — Ted Lasso Season 4 has officially begun production, with Apple TV+ sharing a first look at the return of the beloved series.The first-look image sees a portion of the original cast, namely Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso, Juno Temple as Keeley Jones, Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton and Jeremy Swift as Leslie Heggins, sitting at a restaurant table while lovingly looking at each other. Season 4's official logline reads, “Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second d...

SummaryKevin Feige confirmed new X-Men and Iron Man/Tony Stark casts will enter the MCU after Avengers: Secret WarsSecret Wars will be about "beginnings," introducing new mutants to the merged timelineRobert Downey Jr. will return as Doctor Doom in Secret Wars, which premieres December 17, 2027Kevin Feige revealed that a new cast portraying X-Men and Iron Man/Tony Stark will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe following 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars.The studio head revealed that fans will see a new set of mutants for its Jake Schreier-directed X-Men film, following the merging of timelines. This means that the likes of Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden and Kelsey Grammer (the X-Men cast of the early 2000s and 2010s) who will return for Avengers: Doom...

SummaryThe trailer reveals a major shift in the franchise, with a Program sent from the Grid into the real world for the first timeJared Leto stars as a powerful AI creation built by Evan Peters’ character, raising questions about control, ethics, and consequenceFeaturing a score by Nine Inch Nails, the film promises a visually and sonically intense experience ahead of its October releaseDisney has just unveiled the trailer for Tron: Ares giving fans the first full look at the third chapter in Disney’s iconic TRON franchise — and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen from the series so far. Set to hit theatres on October 10, 2025, this new installment doesn’t just return to the digital world. It brings it crashing into ours.Instead of humans entering the Grid like in previous films, Tron: Ares f...

SummaryCBS has canceled The Late Show, marking the network’s full exit from late-night television after more than three decadesThe decision is officially attributed to financial challenges, despite the show’s strong ratings and cultural impactThe move comes amid Paramount’s pending merger with Skydance Media, raising questions about future editorial direction under new leadershipCBS has officially announced the end of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, with the final episode set to air in May 2026. The move comes as a major shake-up in the network television space, and marks CBS’s full departure from the traditional late-night talk show format.The decision, according to CBS, is a “purely financial” one — citing a challenging late-night market and declining ad revenue that’s made the show ...

SummaryChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey IMAX 70mm tickets are 95% sold, a year before releaseHigh demand, driven by Nolan's reputation and the film's format, has led to scalpingThe movie, shot entirely on IMAX cameras, premieres July 17, 202695% of tickets to see Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm have already been sold — but the movie won't be out for another year.An insider tells Variety that a majority of the sales took place within the first hour of the tickets going live. While the lucky ones were able to acquire them at face value, others may have to turn to scalpers who are selling tickets on eBay for upwards of $200 USD.A Sunday night ticket at a Cinemark in Dallas, with the seat located on the left of the second row, is currently priced at 400% of its retail value. Meanwh...

SummaryNetflix has officially greenlit a live-action Assassin's Creed series after five yearsThe show is described as a "high-octane thriller" about a secret war shaping humanity's destinyEmmy nominees Roberto Patino and David Wiener will serve as creators and showrunnersNetflix has officially greenlit a live-action adaptation of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise after five long years.“Assassin’s Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will,” the logline reads. “The series follows its characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity’s destiny.” A cast list is yet to be announced.Emmy nominees Rober...

SummaryWarner Bros. reveals the official trailer for Mortal Kombat 2Earthrealm champions face Shao Kahn in a brutal tournament featuring a cast that includes Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada and moreThe film releases in OctoberFrom Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise, presented in all its brutal glory: Mortal Kombat 2. This highly anticipated sequel thrusts audiences directly into the heart of the legendary Mortal Kombat tournament, where the very existence of Earthrealm hangs in the balance. The fan-favorite champions, now bolstered by the iconic Johnny Cage himself, are pitted against one another in a no-holds-barred, gory battle, striving to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens Earthrealm and its valian...

SummaryTrailer for After the Hunt reveals a college professor (Julia Roberts) caught in student's accusation against a colleagueFeatures Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield in a psychological drama with past secretsThe film explores societal divisions and uncomfortable truths within an elite academic settingAmazon MGM Studios has released the official trailer for After the Hunt, a gripping psychological drama from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (known for Challengers and Call Me By Your Name). The film, starring a formidable trio of Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield, promises a timely and provocative exploration of societal divisions, academia, and the complexities of consent.The trailer immediately draws viewers into a seemingly cozy academic world, where Juli...

SummaryScreen-used Darth Vader dueling lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi up for auctionOnly verified hero lightsaber prop from the original trilogy ever offered publiclyEstimated to fetch $1–3 million USD at auctionA screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber prop, wielded in pivotal lightsaber duels from The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), is going up for auction for the first time, expected to fetch as much as $3,000,000 USD.Crafted from a vintage British press camera flash handle and modified with plastic grips, wires and a circuit board with calculator-style magnifying bubbles, the saber was used in scenes where Darth Vader clashes with Luke Skywalker. The prop matches production stills from Empire and shows screen-matched damage consisten...

SummaryBo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth are cast as Zelda and Link in the live-action Legend of Zelda filmNintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto announced the news, sharing images of the actors in costumeDirected by Wes Ball, the film is set to premiere on May 7, 2027The lead actors for Sony and Nintendo's live-action The Legend of Zelda film have been announced.Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto took to X to announce Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. "I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san,” Miyamoto wrote, attaching a pair of images that show the two in costume. “I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.”The upcoming Zelda ad...

SummaryNetflix drops official teasers trailer for Season 5 of  Stranger Things The trailer shows the main cast preparing for their biggest fight yet, arriving with Volume 1 on November 26The second volume arrives on Christmas Day and the finale releases on New Years EveThe moment fans have both dreaded and eagerly anticipated is finally here. Netflix has officially dropped the first teaser trailer for Stranger Things Season 5. Marking the beginning of the end, the fifth season is the final one of the blockbuster sci-fi horror series, promising an epic and devastating conclusion to the Upside Down saga. This initial footage offers a thrilling, action-packed glimpse into the ultimate confrontation between the Hawkins crew and the forces of Vecna, signaling the end of an era.The teaser immedi...

SummaryHBO unveiled a first look at Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter seriesFrost sports Hagrid's iconic long beard and rugged hair, resembling Robbie Coltrane's portrayalThe series, debuting in 2027, also stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry PotterHBO has debuted a first look at Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter series.The adaptation sees Frost take over the role of the half-giant, Hogwarts groundskeeper and loyal friend from the late Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in all eight of the original Harry Potter films. Frost sports a similar look to Coltrane with the long beard and rugged hair, as well as the earth-toned clothing.This image of Frost arrives shortly after HBO gave fans an exciting glimpse at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. He's ...