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SummaryAn original Darth Vader lightsaber prop sold for over $3.6 million USD at a Propstore auctionThe prop was the primary dueling hilt used in both Empire and JediIts final sale price well exceeded its initial estimateThe most iconic weapon in cinematic history has found a new owner. The original lightsaber prop used by Darth Vader in the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi sold at auction for over $3.6 million USD this past Thursday. The sale, held by the renowned memorabilia company Propstore, fetched a final winning bid of $3,654,000 USD after an intense bidding war, solidifying the prop's status as not just a piece of cinematic history, but as a legendary artifact of pop culture.The lightsaber hilt, which was meticulously crafted from a Graflex camera flash handle, ...

SummarySony Pictures released the trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, premiering January 16, 2026The film focuses on a new threat: a cult of terrifying survivorsCillian Murphy returns as Jim for a cameo, setting up a larger roleThe horror saga that redefined the zombie genre is back. Sony Pictures has released the first official trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the highly anticipated sequel to this summer’s hit 28 Years Later. The film, directed by Nia DaCosta (Candyman) and with a script from original writer Alex Garland, promises to take the franchise in a terrifying new direction, with a theatrical release set for January 16, 2026.The trailer and official synopsis confirm that the infected are no longer the only threat. It reads, "Expanding upon the world created by...

SummaryNetflix has released a teaser for Monster: The Ed Gein Story, which premieres on October 3Charlie Hunnam stars as Ed Gein in a season exploring if "monsters are born or are they made"The series focuses on the infamous killer whose crimes inspired films like Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw MassacreNetflix has debuted the first teaser for Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story.The upcoming season in the anthology series delves into the life of Ed Gein, a mild-mannered recluse whose gruesome crimes would ultimately redefine the American nightmare. Murphy noted that the show's core question is whether "monsters are born or are they made," believing that in Gein’s case, it's a little of both.Taking on the role of the Ghoul of Plainfield is Charlie Hunnam, who is joined b...

SummaryThe White Lotus is reportedly heading to France for its fourth seasonWhile a specific hotel is not yet selected, speculation points to the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-FerratThis follows Season 3's setting in Thailand; HBO has declined to comment on the report.The White Lotus is reportedly heading to France for its fourth season.Sources tell Deadline that Mike White and his crew have not yet selected the hotel that will be used as their filming location. However, due to the show's tie-in with the Four Seasons, many speculate that the HBO show will be using the popular Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera.HBO declined to comment.At the end of season three, White stated, “For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the crashing waves of rocks vernacular but there’s alway...

He may be in the middle of filming the upcoming Spider-Man movie, but Tom Holland has other things on his mind: LEGO. The British actor has teamed up with the toymaker for Never Stop Playing, a short film that blends live action and animation – and one that sees him play more characters than you can count on one hand.A self-confessed "big LEGO fan," the Spidey superstar has also been announced as the Danish brand's latest "Playmaker" – a global group of artists and creators that the LEGO Group says "embody curiosity, courage and creativity.".Set to the electrifying sound of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, the just-released film is part of the LEGO Group’s annual Rebuild the World campaign, with the brand boldly calling it a "rallying cry" that it hopes will "keep our imagination and playful spi...

Warner Bros. has dropped the first teaser for Wuthering Heights. The adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the lead roles, with Emerald Fennell (Saltburn, Promising Young Woman) directing.The one-and-a-half-minute visual teases the intense and passionate yet illicit romance between Robbie's Catherine and Elordi's Heathcliff. Also briefly seen in the teaser is Edgar (Shazad Latif), an evident foe of Heathcliff's. Playing in the background is Charli XCX and Caroline Polachek's "Everything is romantic," adding to the tension of the teaser's short cuts.Joining Robbie, Elordi and Latif in the cast are Hong Chau, Alison Oliver Martin Clunes and Ewan Mitchell. Both Fennell and Robbie are producing alongside Josey McNamara. Anthony Willis will score the film ...

SummaryJames Gunn has announced his next Superman film, Man of Tomorrow, set for a July 9, 2027 releaseHe revealed the title on Instagram with an illustration by DC artist Jim LeeJames Gunn has officially announced his next Superman film: Man of Tomorrow.The filmmaker and DC Studios head took to Instagram to announce the news. Gunn shared an illustration by artist and DC Comics president Jim Lee that sees Superman and Lex Luthor side by side. "Man of Tomorrow. In theatres July 9, 2027," he wrote as the caption.No additional details were announced.Man of Tomorrow follows up this July's Superman, which saw David Corenswet take on the titular character for the first time. He's joined by Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.Check out Gunn's post below. Man of Tomorrow...

SummaryRian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man premieres November 26 in select theaters, with Daniel Craig returning as Benoit BlancThe murder mystery will then stream on Netflix starting December 12It features a star-studded cast with Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott and moreThe official theatrical premiere date and synopsis of Rian Johnson's next Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man, have been announced.The upcoming installment is set to make its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, and then an opening night debut at the BFI London Film Festival on October 8. The film will then hit select theaters on November 26 before making its streaming premiere on Netflix on December 12.Johnson's next entry into the franchise will see Daniel Craig reprise his role as private de...

SummaryOne-Punch Man Season 3 has set an official premiere dateKey visual and teaser previews new opening theme song, “Get No Satisfied!” by JAM Project with BABYMETALThe anime will release on October 5, 2025Following the previous news announcing that One-Punch Man Season 3 is set for an October release, a premiere date is officially confirmed. The anime will be returning on October 5 for its Japanese TV broadcast, followed by an overseas simulcast via Crunchyroll.The announcement was accompanied by a new key visual and promotional video, which also teases the new opening theme song “Get No Satisfied!” performed by JAM Project with BABYMETAL. An extended key visual rounds out the reveal, showcasing the full roster of upcoming key villains — the mirror image to the Heroes visual that was pr...

SummaryHBO Max's September slate is led by the premieres of the A24 films Warfare and FriendshipNew HBO Originals like Task and The Devil Is Busy are also debutingThe streamer is expanding its library with films from GKIDS and Studio GhibliWith September 2025 in full swing, HBO Max has debuted its slate of new programming for the month.This month’s list is led by the premieres of the A24 films Warfare and Friendship, along with HBO Originals such as The Devil Is Busy, Task and Seen & Heard. HBO Max is also expanding its library as the home of GKIDS and Studio Ghibli, with the likes of Children Who Chase Lost Voices, Your Name. in 4K for premium subscribers, Fireworks and more arriving on the streamer.Check out the full list below.Coming To HBO Max*This list may not be comprehensive and...

Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd prove to be a surprisingly compelling on-screen duo in their A24 feature Friendship.Andrew DeYoung's feature debut is a masterclass in cringeworthy, character-driven comedy, serving as a dark mirror to the anxieties of modern male companionship. The film is built on the fascinating, and often horrifying, dynamic between its leads, with Tim Robinson playing Craig, a suburban dad desperate for a friend, and Paul Rudd as Austin, his effortlessly cool new neighbor. The movie subverts the traditional buddy-comedy genre, quickly transforming what seems like a harmless bromance into a descent into obsessive and deeply uncomfortable behavior.Robinson's performance is a potent distillation of his signature style from the revered I Think You Should Leave, but stretched to ...