Author: Jacob Dressler

Warner Bros recently merged with Discovery which led to David Zaslav taking over as CEO of the company. Now, however, talks have reportedly started for WB to merge with another major studio. This is something we’ve seen quite often in recent years. For example, Amazon acquired MGM, and Disney notoriously acquired 20th Century Fox. It was already a major move when Warner Bros and Discovery merged, something which changed both companies forever. If this next merge happens, however, it’ll be a monumental shift in the industry. As reported by Axios, “Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global…

Fans of The X-Files have been treated to a number of revivals over the years. Now it looks like the biggest X-Files revival yet is on the horizon from Disney. It’s been shared via Bloomberg that Disney is developing a “new version” of the hit show. Although they weren’t able to reveal cast details, they did confirm that Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is attached to the project. He is said to be a producer. However, given that it’s unknown who will be involved with the show’s cast, it’s unknown if David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson could return. The two…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe began to center heavily around the presence of Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror. The multidimensional villain appeared in Loki and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, with plans to reappear as a new variant in other projects – namely Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. After Majors was found guilty, however, speculation has surfaced that Kang could be recast. After all, with Kang the Conqueror being such an important villain, it would make sense that Marvel Studios would want to keep using the character. As for Majors, the actor is no longer involved with the studio, so it makes…

In the world of television, it’s not uncommon for networks and streaming services to cancel shows – even those with strong audience response. Sadly, it’s been announced that another fan-favorite Max series has been cancelled. Fortunately, there is some potential good news regarding its cancellation, as the Cinemax series could be renewed via Netflix. Interestingly, this series has had quite the history. The first season actually began life as a series on Cinemax in 2019. The second season also aired there, and in 2021, Max picked up the show for its third season. It wasn’t until this summer that the…

The 2009 horror film Orphan gave the world Isabelle Fuhrman’s terrific performance as Esther. Though it seemed unlikely, the movie finally received a continuation in 2022, a prequel titled Orphan: First Kill. Now it looks like Orphan 3 is on the way. Orphan: First Kill director William Brent Bell confirmed as much while speaking with THR. Of course, it’s unknown what the story for a third film could be, but he insists that essentially “anything is possible.” Here’s what he shared regarding the development of Orphan 3: “We’re developing a third one now. The franchise’s rulebook has been opened up…

Marvel Studios is moving the Marvel Cinematic Universe forward by utilizing the X-Men brand. Fans will see the first part of this decision with next year’s Deadpool 3. However, it looks like their actual X-Men reboot will be much different, reportedly being female-focused. The X-Men rumor was shared via insider Daniel Richtman. As with all rumors, it should be taken with a grain of salt. But it’s not exactly a far-fetched decision. After all, the MCU is actively trying to be more diverse, and Kevin Feige reportedly wants this X-Men movie to stand out from previous entries. Of course, the…

Many fans have been talking about Amanda Bynes and her apparent new look. Now the former Nickelodeon star has gone on record to explain just what’s happened. As Bynes reveals in a new TikTok video, her new look is the result of surgery. The video has since gone viral as fans share the answer regarding her change in appearance. “So I saw a couple of stories online that say I have a new look,” Bynes begins to state in the video. She notes that she was previously “never open” about the reason in the past. “And I was never open…

Stephen King, known for having crafted plenty of iconic stories in the horror genre, is also a champion for others’ horror tales. Now one such film from Guillermo del Toro, which Stephen King says terrified him, is available to stream via Netflix. Guillermo del Toro is a filmmaker with numerous modern-day classics to his name. In addition to his memorable titles Cronos, The Devil’s Backbone, and Pan’s Labyrinth, he also directed Mimic, Hellboy, and the recent hit Pinocchio. The picture currently streaming on Netflix, however, that had Stephen King “electrified” in 2015 was theatrically released that same year. The film is…

The Christmas season is finally upon us. While many streaming users are revisiting their favorite family films to celebrate, others are taking to the horror genre. As it just so happens, a holiday classic has now become the #1 horror movie on Max as a result. There are quite a few movies that combine the sights and sounds of Christmas within the horror genre. Although not all of these films have become classics, there is one that’s undeniably a Christmas favorite. And it’s also the most popular horror film on Max as of this writing. Those of you who are fans…

An upcoming comedy movie from Focus Features has social media in a frenzy. As you can see below, a newly-released trailer for the film has sparked backlash online. The film stars Justice Smith and David Alan Grier, with Kobi Libii making his directorial debut with the film. However, the “fresh, satirical comedy,” as it’s referred to in the official synopsis, features both a title and line of dialogue in the trailer that are being considered controversial by some. As shared via Focus Features, the synopsis for the film – including its title – is as follows: “The American Society of…