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When asked if he’d return for another season of the BBC‘s Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch replied last year that he’d “never say never,” but new comments from the show’s creators now suggest that the actor isn’t so interested in returning to the franchise anymore. Speaking to Radio Times in a recent interview, creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss were asked about the fifth season for the beloved modern twist to the detective classic, but while Moffat says he’d make another season in a heartbeat, he’s doubtful that the show’s two main stars Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman would return. “I’d do Sherlock again tomorrow, why ask me?” he remarked. “Mark would do it tomorrow, Sue [Vertue, producer] would do it tomorrow – we’d all just do it again… It’s down to Benedict and Martin…...

Makoto Shinkai‘s upcoming film Suzume no Tojimari has received an official release date. According to reports, the animated movie will open in Japanese theaters on November 11 and will mark the Your Name. and Weathering With You director’s first film in three years. Suzume no Tojimari follows the story of 17-year-old Suzume, who must find and close doors all over Japan as they will bring disasters to the country: “On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety—17-year-old Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly mesmerized by its power, Suzume reach...

The Simpsons premiered its first ever episode that featured American Sign Language (ASL) and a deaf voice actor on Sunday. Entitled “The Sound of Bleeding Gums,” the episode saw Lisa Simpson befriend Monk, the deaf son of her saxophonist mentor Bleeding Gums Murphy, as he wanted to get a cochlear implant. Deaf actor John Autry II guest starred as Monk, who episode writer Loni Steele Sosthand pitched to executive producers James L. Brooks and Al Jean. “Jim and Al very much got on board and saw what a gem he was,” she told Variety. “The character has little personal moments from my childhood with my brother but is also very much influenced by John.” “It’s so incredible,” Autry said of his guest role. “It’s life-changing equality and participation. This can impact change for all of us. I...

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch actor Will Poulter has now opened up about his physical transformation for the role of Adam Warlock in Marvel Studios‘s upcoming  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Speaking to The Independent in a recent interview, the 29-year-old British star says that his training and results were only achievable because of the financial backing from Marvel and that he wouldn’t recommend anyone else trying to do what he had to go through. “It’s difficult talking about it because with Marvel it’s all secret squirrel,” Poulter began. “But the most important thing is that your mental and physical health has to be number one, and the aesthetic goals have to be secondary, otherwise you end up promoting something that is unhealthy and unrealistic if you don’t have the fi...

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is leading the domestic box office with $71 million USD in its debut weekend, according to Variety. The film set a new record for video game adaptations, moving a much larger sum than its 2020 predecessor, Sonic the Hedgehog, which opened with $58 million USD in its first three days. Additionally, for Jim Carrey, who stars in the film as Doctor Eggman, the No. 1 figure marks his largest domestic opening, soaring passed Bruce Almighty‘s $68 million USD domestic opening in 2003. “Sonic 2‘s record opening is a victory for Paramount and for the industry at large,” said Paramount Theatrical Distribution Boss Chris Aronson in a statement. “The filmmakers did an amazing job of crafting a film that is both in service of Sonic’s legions of fans as well as the general ...

Captain Marvel star Brie Larson will join the cast of Fast and Furious 10, according to an announcement made by franchise lead Vin Diesel on Instagram on Saturday evening. “Yeah yeah yeah… you see this angel over my shoulder cracking me up, you say to yourself ‘That’s Captain Marvel,’” Diesel wrote on Instagram alongside an image of Larson and himself. “Clearly there is love and laughter in this image. What you don’t see, however, is the character you will be introduced to in ‘Fast 10.’” He continued, “You have no idea how timeless and amazing she will be in our mythology. Beyond her beauty, her intellect… her Oscar, haha is this profound soul who will add something you might not have expected but yearned for. Welcome to the FAMILY Brie.” Larson then confirmed the casting announc...

Following news of an arrest, restraining order and erratic behavior on-set, rumors of Warner Bros. Pictures holding meetings to decide its future with the actor have surfaced. Starring in both The Flash and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, the rumors claim the WB is seriously considering Miller’s place in the DC Extended Universe and Wizarding World franchise. With the rumors picking up, Warner Bros. Pictures spoke to IGN to address the situation. The studio rebuked the original report from Rolling Stone, and noted that no emergency meetings were held. Ultimately, chalking up the rumors and claims to exaggeration. Ezra Miller will return as Barry Allen/The Flash in the long-delayed The Flash film releasing June 23, 2023 and stars as Credence Barebone/Aurelius Dumbledore in...

Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are both set to reprise their Breaking Bad roles as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman in the final season of the spinoff Better Call Saul. The news was confirmed by Better Call Saul co-creator Peter Gould during PaleyFest LA, but refused to divulge the exact details of when or how the two beloved characters will appear. “I don’t want to spoil things for the audience, but I will say the first question we had when we started the show was, ‘Are we gonna see Walt and Jesse on the show?’ Instead of evading, I’ll just say yeah,” Gould said. “How or the circumstances or anything, you’ll just have to discover that for yourself, but I have to say that’s one of many things that I think you’ll discover this season.” Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk further teased, “I...

Paramount+ has shared the first teaser trailer for season three of Star Trek: Lower Decks, along with key art for the upcoming installment. The new season, which offers a myriad of new challenges for the USS Cerritos ensigns, beginning with sorting out the happenings of season two’s cliffhanger finale, will be available to stream on the platform later this year. “Save the captain!” the official Star Trek account wrote on Twitter, alongside the teaser video. “#StarTrekLowerDecks style.” Save the captain! #StarTrekLowerDecks style. ? #StarTrek https://t.co/3Ty5h8KbMc pic.twitter.com/wbNOxhQ8ej — Star Trek (@StarTrek) April 9, 2022 The crew occupying the “lower decks” of the starship includes Ensign Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome), Ensign Brad Boimler (Jack Quaid), Ensign Tendi (Noël Wells) a...

Following Tobey Maguire‘s appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, fans have put some thought into the chances of seeing Spider-Man 4. After directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, director Sam Raimi is also joining in on the thoughts about seeing a follow-up to 2007’s Spider-Man 3. Speaking to Fandango, Raimi admitted that are currently no plans, but he shared his excitement about the chances of Spider-Man 4. Going on to note that he thinks that anything is possible in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. “I’ve come to realize after making Doctor Strange that anything is possible, really anything in the Marvel universe, any team-ups,” said Raimi. “I love Tobey. I love Kirsten Dunst. I think all things are possible. I don’t...

Following the success of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, director Jeff Fowler has helped proved that video game adaptation films are very possible. Fowler recently expressed his interest in making a film based on Nintendo‘s Super Smash Bros., the beloved fighting game franchise introduced back in 1999 that brings together characters from a variety of series. “Nothing would make me happier than to just throw all the characters into a battle royale,” said Fowler. “Getting Mario and Sonic in the ring, I mean everyone would be kinda dying for that, right? That’s just classic.” Despite the director being up to the challenge, putting together a Super Smash Bros. film would be clearing licensing for characters that come from a variety of companies. Another issue would be finding a co...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years, in consequence of his slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during this year’s ceremony. “The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards,” Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement on Friday. Smith issued a succinct statement on his decade-long ban: “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.” Rock has not yet commented on the announcement. The Academy’s letter continued, “The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredibl...