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With the 30th-anniversary of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers coming next year, many are hoping for a full reunion. Unfortunately, news has come out hinting that the Green/White Ranger’s Tommy Oliver — played by Jason David Frank — may not be returning. Coupled with the recent allegations against the Red Ranger — Austin St. John — fans could be missing the two main heroes of the series. In a Facebook live stream, Jason David Frank commented that a reboot is just a rumor and that at 49 years old, he doesn’t wish to cover his tattoos, and that he’s done enough for the franchise. Instead, he is focused on the Legend of the White Dragon film which has been in the works for a decade with Bat in the Sun Productions, where he plays Erik Reed, the White Dragon. For those curious about what he thin...

According to reports, rumors of Johnny Depp being casted for Beetlejuice 2 have now surfaced. The rumors of the potential casting of Depp for the long-rumored sequel to Beetlejuice broke out after Google listed the actor in the cast for the film alongside Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. The IMDb page for Beetlejuice 2 also received an update which added a potential 2025 release date window and unverified synopsis. The IMDb synopsis reads: From critically acclaimed filmmaker and screenwriter, Tim Burton presents the long-awaited sequel to the Halloween classic. Keaton’s action-packed comedic demon returns to the silver screen for more mischief than ever before. When the Maitland house EXPLODES, so does the fun, so buckle up. The original cast and crew plus new additions return when Beetlej...

The CW has dropped off the first official trailer for its upcoming DC series, Gotham Knights, from Batwoman writers and producers Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux and Natalie Abrams. “In the wake of Bruce Wayne’s murder, his rebellious adopted son forges an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader,” the official synopsis reads. “And as the city’s most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names. But in a Gotham with no Dark Knight to protect it, the city descends into the most dangerous it’s ever been. However, hope comes from the most unexpected places as this team of mismatched fugitives will become its next generation of saviors.” Oscar Morgan will star as Bruce Wayne’s...

While fans patiently wait for word on the arrival of critically acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino‘s next and final film project, it appears that they will just have to wait a while longer. Tarantino has announced the release of another project, his second novel titled Cinema Speculation. Though related to films, Cinema Speculation sees Tarantino relaunch into the literary world with a nonfiction entry. The film history book is expected to provide readers with full details regarding the theory and criticism of cinema. The book will also touch on some personal history of the filmmaker in the 400 pages long novel. Prior to Cinema Speculation, Tarantino released his Once Upon a Time in Hollywood novel in 2021. According to the HarperCollins synopsis for Cinema Speculation, it reads, “In ad...

The first half of Stranger Things 4 has set a new Netflix premiere record. According to reports, Volume 1 now holds the record for the biggest opening weekend of an English-language original series with a total of 287 million hours viewed from May 23 to May 30. The total, however, only comes from three days out of that week as it hit the streamer on May 27. The previous Netflix record was held by Bridgerton season two in late March, with the show raking in 193 million hours of viewing time in its first three days. In a recent interview with HYPEBEAST, Stranger Things staples Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer opened up about the series coming to an end in season five. “I think the Duffer brothers are going to take the brunt of the pressure on how they’re going to wrap up the story, but for ou...

Disney recently took to Twitter to announce that Obi-Wan Kenobi is the biggest Disney+ show premiere yet. Over the weekend, Obi-Wan Kenobi became the third live-action Star Wars TV show to debut on Disney’s streaming platform with a two-episode premiere. The story picks up on events after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, with Evan McGregor returning to star as the main protagonist. Lucasfilm plays a considerable role in the success of Disney’s streaming services, dating back to 2019 with the successful premiere of The Mandalorian. This record means that it breaks every other premier out there on the streaming platform. Marvel’s Loki previously held the record. The show has also led to an increase in viewership of other Star Wars content available on the platform...

Tom Cruise recently took on Twitter to react to Top Gun: Maverick‘s record-breaking box office opening weekend success. In a brief statement posted to the actor’s Twitter account, Cruise thanked fans for going to see the film in theatres and their support for helping it break records. Despite all of the numerous delays due to the complexity of COVID, it is fair to say that the wait is worth it in the end. The film has received positive comments from fans and critics. It even received a five-minute standing ovation from the audience at the 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival. After 36 years, Cruise returns as ace pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell for the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 action drama, which has broken the actor’s box office record in his entire career to date. Moreover, it has beco...

Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy has addressed the fan questions surrounding the sexuality of Noah Schnapp’s Will Byers. Readers who have yet to watch season four should be warned of the spoilers ahead. While speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Levy did not directly answer the question of whether Will is gay but instead gave the explanation that they provide “clear intention and strategy and real thought” for each character. ”Without getting into where we go later in Season 4 [Volume 2], I guess I’ll just say that there aren’t many accidents on Stranger Things,” the producer said. “There is clear intention and strategy and real thought given to each and every character. So, if you came away from Volume 1 feeling those bread crumbs of plot and character, it’s probably no accident.” Re...

Disney+ on Tuesday dropped off the first official teaser trailer for its upcoming live-action remake of Pinocchio, starring Tom Hanks as Geppetto. While the preview only features a short glimpse at the titular toy (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth), it does see Hanks’ puppet-maker carving Pinocchio from a block of wood and making a fateful wish upon a star for the toy to be brought to life by the Blue Fairy (Cynthia Erivo). The visual also places an emphasis on Jiminy Cricket, voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who receives ample screentime while encountering several fantastical storybook characters. Alongside Hanks, Ainsworth, Erivo and Gordon-Levitt, the cast includes Luke Evans as the evil Coachman, Keegan-Michael Key as Honest John and Lorraine Bracco as Sofia the Seagull, among others. The f...

Ahead of Amazon Prime’s The Boys Season 3 dropping on Friday, HYPEBEAST sat down with Karl Urban, the actor who brings the show’s revenge-driven, comic book anti-hero, Billy Butcher, to life. Since breaking out in the Lord of the Rings trilogy twenty years ago, Urban has become a mainstay of big-budget genre cinema, starring in sci-fi institutions including Dredd, the J.J. Abrams Star Trek reboot and Thor: Ragnarok. In the show – an adaption of Garth Ennis’ controversial comic book series – Billy assembles the titular crew to bring down any ‘Supes’ that abuse their powers, but his ultimate target is Homelander, a completely unhinged take on Superman. At the beginning of Season 3, Billy is being uncharacteristically well-behaved, that can’t last for long, can it? “Billy is on a ...

West Side Story lead Rachel Zegler is slated to star as Lucy Gray Baird in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Zegler will join Tom Blyth, who was recently confirmed for the role of young Coriolanus Snow in the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ novel. The film will follow an 18-year-old Snow, years prior to his stint as the tyrannical President of Panem, according to an official logline. “With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the girl tribute from impoverished District 12,” the description continues. “But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their fav...

The release of Top Gun: Maverick has kept star Tom Cruise busy. With the film at top of mind, the action star is having fun with his promos, recently taking on two ex-Formula 1 drivers on the iconic British Grand Prix Silverstone race track. Cruise caught up with Channel 4 Sport for a “dogfight” on the track between himself and David Coulthard and Mark Webber. All three are driving a Porsche 911 GT3 as they speak about being each other’s wingmen. Known for doing all his stunts, Cruise knows a thing or two about maneuvering high-speed vehicles. As the trio begins their race, scenes from his newest film Maverick are intertwined with shots from the actual race on the track. Cruise gets into character to deliver some of his most iconic lines as he takes on the two former racers on the Silverst...