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Just last week, Kanye West made a surprise appearance at a Los Angeles premiere for the Jeen-Yuhs Netflix documentary. The premiere was a star-studded affair that saw numerous celebrities attend including, Usher, Roddy Ricch, Migos’ Offset and more. Variety reported that West surprised guests at the screening and even took a moment to speak to the crowd. The appearance is noteworthy as previously, he publically called out Netflix and asked that he have the final say and edit so that he can control his own image. When offered the mic to speak at the premiere, Ye spoke about the importance of community and how it sets the groundwork for Black Future Month, “When you have people next to you that believe in you and a community that sticks together, that’s the way that we can protect each other...

Original Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman has died aged 75. According to new reports, the esteemed Hollywood creative died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday night in his home in Montecito, California. “Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” said his children Jason, Catherine and Caroline Reitman in a joint statement. “We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.” Born in Czechoslovakia in 1946, Reitman moved over to Canada with his immediate family in his youth, and went on to graduate with both music and drama degrees from Hami...

Netflix has dropped off the official teaser for season two of Bridgerton. The preview centers on the hotly-anticipated romance between Anthony Bridgerton, played by Jonathan Bailey, and Kate Sharma, played by Simone Ashley. Additionally, the trailer sheds light on the anonymous gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who was revealed during season one’s finale to be Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola Coughlan. “Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India,” according to Netflix’s official synopsis. “When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions — a true love match is not high on h...

There’s good news for fans of Jujutsu Kaisen. During an event for the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film, it was announced that a second season for the anime is happening and that it is currently in production. The bad news is that it won’t be coming out until 2023. The celebration was joined by a special illustration by Gege Akutami himself. Check out the artwork below. TVアニメ『#呪術廻戦』第2期 2023年放送決定!!さらに原作者・芥見下々先生より劇場版大ヒットと第2期決定のお祝いイラスト&コメントが到着! そして、TVアニメ第1期が4/3より毎週日曜午後5時にMBS/TBS系列にて放送!また、2/23(水)19時～の特番もお楽しみに! 詳細はこちら▼https://t.co/SidBIxGfVE pic.twitter.com/MlWFoGuaHs — 『呪術廻戦』アニメ公式 (@animejujutsu) February 12, 2022 In other entertainment news, the official teaser trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has dropped.

Joe Rogan was recently offered a deal to bring his popular, but controversial podcast to Rumble, a right-winged video platform startup. Rumble offered Rogan $100 million USD to part ways with Spotify earlier last week, but The Joe Rogan Experience host has officially denied the deal. In a recent stand-up performance in Austin, Texas, Rogan confirmed that he would not be moving his podcast over to Runble. Rogan is still currently tied to his exclusive multiyear Spotify deal worth more than $100 million USD. The Hollywood Reporter reported on Rogan’s response, “No, Spotify has hung in with me, inexplicably. Let’s see what happens.” Rumble’s initial offer included an open appeal to Rogan to move his podcast to Rumbler for $100 million USD over the course of four years. Its CEO Chris Pavlovski...

Pokémon and Daniel Arsham have put together a five-series art exhibition titled “A Ripple in Time,” currently taking place at galleries across Japan. In conjunction with the physical displays, the duo has debuted an exclusive short film, following an initial teaser released earlier last month. The film begins by portraying a thriving metropolis where humans and Pokémons coexist side by side. Arsham and his Pokémon Cubone are seen dueling Ash and Pikachu before Pikachu’s thunderbolts hit Celebi, causing Ash and Pikachu to be transported to a future dimension where the city is deserted and overrun with greenery. Arsham’s crystal erosion Pokémon sculptures are scattered throughout the city, featuring Bulbasaur, Jigglypuff, Charmander, and more. As Celebi leads them into a mysterious cave, the...

Paramount has just dropped two new trailers for Sonic the Hedgehog 2, offering fans a closer look at Knuckles’ silver screen debut in the franchise. Scheduled to hit cinemas this April, the new sequel will be a direct follow-up to the original Sonic the Hedgehog in 2020, with director Jeff Fowler coming back to helm the new project. Ben Schwartz and James Marsden will both reprise their roles as Sonic and Tom Wachowski, now joined by new additions Idris Elba and Colleen O’Shaughnessey, who will be voicing for Knuckles and Tails respectively. Jim Carrey‘s Doctor Eggman will also be coming back to hunt down the blue speedster once again with his high-tech drones and hovercrafts, making his return from the mushroom world following the events of the first film. According to the synopsis: “Afte...

Marvel Studios has dropped the newest trailer for Sam Raimi‘s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Premiering during Super Bowl LVI, the two-minute visual sees Doctor Strange, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, getting arrested and facing a number of figures in an almost court-like setting. The voice of a man, who many have presumed is Patrick Stewart reprising his role as X-Men staple Professor X, then states that Doctor Strange should probably know the truth. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch continues to deal with the fallout from the events of WandaVision, telling Doctor Strange, “You break the rules and become a hero. I do it and I become the enemy. It doesn’t seem fair.” Watch the full trailer above. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness premiere...

Netflix Original Marvel shows such as Daredevil, Jessica Jones and The Punisher are officially leaving Netflix. As confirmed by Engadget, the shows will be departing Netflix on March 1 and it has not been confirmed if the series will make its way on to Disney+. Netflix and Marvel effectively ended their partnership in 2019 when the last few titles were, much to viewers’ dismay, cancelled to make way for programs on the Disney+ platform. With the cancellation of the Netflix Originals Marvel titles, Marvel and Disney teamed up for Disney+ shows such as WandaVision, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Hawkeye and What If…?. Fans can also stay tuned for Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel and Secret Invasion, all of which are currently scheduled to premiere this 2022. In rela...

The official teaser trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has just been released during Super Bowl LVI. Taking place thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this story covers the Second Age of Middle-earth’s history — with familiar characters like the half-elven Elrond and the great Galadriel. Amazon Prime Video describes the series: Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and chara...

Universal Pictures has dropped off the official trailer for Jordan Peele‘s Nope, the actor-turned-director’s upcoming third feature film following Get Out and Us. The visual sees Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer running a Hollywood horse training ranch, while Steven Yeun appears to lead a rodeo under a dark, haunted cloud. Though plot details largely remain under wraps, it is known that Barbie Ferreira, Brandon Perea and Michael Wincott also star in the film. Nope, which is written, produced and directed by Peele, was shot on Kodak film by Hoyte van Hoytema and will be released in a 65mm IMAX format. Ian Cooper also serves as a producer, while Robert Graf executive produced the film. Peele previously won the Oscar for best original screenplay for Get Out, which also received nominations for ...

Teasing its upcoming releases, DC Films has now delivered new footage from The Batman, The Flash, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Black Adam. The new “The World Needs Heroes” teaser runs through the upcoming titles that will serve to add to the DC Extended Universe. Aside from offering another look at Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Black Adam, the one-minute clip also features a new look a slew of characters set to make their debut. New names set to grace the big screen include Doctor Fate played by Pierce Brosnan, Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone. Catch DC Films’ “The World Needs Heroes” teaser above. Look for The Batman to be released in theatres March 4, Black Adam to come July 29, The Flash to arrive November 4, and Aquaman and the ...