Author: Jacob Dressler

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is no stranger to making movies with massive budgets. Especially when it comes to paying the major stars attached. It seems not everyone gets a big paycheck at the end of the day, however, and now one MCU star will not be returning for Avengers: Doomsday after a pay dispute. This particular star made their MCU debut in Avengers: Infinity War. The role she played required her vocal talents, and for the follow-up film Avengers: Endgame, her character was left silent. It seems as though this might have something to do with the aforementioned pay dispute…

Four seasons is certainly enough time to become invested in a beloved television series. Sadly, it looks like one particular series streaming on Apple TV Plus has been canceled by the platform after releasing four seasons. The series, a fan-favorite comedy that was most recently renewed for its third and fourth seasons in 2021, has been officially axed. This news that will no doubt disappoint fans was shared via Variety, and while it means there won’t be any additional seasons or episodes to enjoy, there is some positive news. The outlet actually revealed that the final episode of the series…

Kelly Marie Tran starred in two films of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, as Rose Tico. Her role, along with both films, were largely criticized by fans and critics. Now Kelly Marie Tran has stepped forward to say she “was persecuted” by racist Star Wars fans. Tran discussed this issue while speaking in a new interview about her current career and how she’s been moving forward following the backlash received by her time working on the Star Wars sequels. According to Tran, she believes “the world” should change to help support actors of…

The tabletop and card game franchise Magic: The Gathering is set to reach a new level in pop culture with the report that a movie is in the works. The property began in 1993 as the first trading card game and since then has amassed tens of millions of players. Now, according to Deadline, both Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment are reportedly working together to create a Magic: The Gathering live-action film. If that wasn’t enough, the outlet also notes that a director is already in talks to helm the project. Here’s what was shared: “Matt Johnson is in pole…

The 1988 horror movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space always seemed like the basis for the best horror franchise that never was. Fortunately, in recent years, the popularity of the movie has grown exponentially to treat fans with new merchandise, video games, and theme park attractions. Now it looks like Amazon MGM Studios has a Killer Klowns from Outer Space remake on their slate – with none other than Ryan Gosling attached to produce. Details are scarce, and with a lack of a formal announcement, what information we do have should be taken with a grain of salt. As shared…

Actor Nicky Katt led a surprising career in Hollywood from his first role on an episode of Fantasy Island in 1980 to his later appearances in quite a few modern day hits. Sadly, it’s been confirmed that Katt has died at age 54. The unfortunate news “was reported by his friends and by attorney John Sloss,” according to Variety, with the outlet mentioning that Katt reportedly passed away “on April 8 in Burbank.” As further reported by TMZ, Katt appears to have committed suicide. His sister, Elise Ravenscroft, released the following statement: “Today, with the heaviest of hearts, I share…

Director Ari Aster’s filmography has received plenty of attention for its combination of horror, social commentary, and dark comedy. It’s no surprise then, with films like Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid under his belt, that fans are anxious for his next movie Eddington – the trailer for which has been shared below. As with his previous three features, Ari Aster both wrote and directed Eddington himself. The story dives more into the territory of dark comedy first explored by Aster’s Beau Is Afraid. This time, however, it will be set against the backdrop of being a contemporary Western. It’s…

The work of Stephen King has inspired numerous adaptations. With countless films and shows based on King’s literature to choose from, it can often be difficult deciding what to watch. Fortunately, the selection on Netflix makes it quite easy, as there are currently four Stephen King movies you can stream right now. The filmmaking and storytelling landscapes have changed drastically since King’s first novel, Carrie, was published. Funnily enough, Carrie was also the first adaptation to be released based on a King story. Now Netflix has a surprising set of Stephen King adaptations to choose from which span various different…

The Scream movie franchise found itself in an interesting position following the release of Scream VI. Although fans were eager to see Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega return for a seventh installment, a wrench was thrown into those plans when Barrera was fired for making political comments on social media. Soon after, Jenna Ortega left Scream 7, leaving the film open for its current iteration that will star Neve Campbell and be directed by Kevin Williamson. At the time of her departure, however, it was unclear why exactly Jenna Ortega stepped away from Scream 7. While many fans believed it…

The Matrix film franchise is set to return for a fifth installment. The original film in the series, The Matrix, was released in 1999 and became a massive success that largely influenced modern day sci-fi. It was followed by two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, both in 2003. A fourth film followed in 2021 and now The Matrix 5 is in the works. Interestingly, this will be the first live-action installment not to be directed by one of the Wachowskis. The pair of sibling writers and directors both helmed the original three Matrix films, while Lana Wachowski…