Author: Jacob Dressler

Disney has received generally positive responses for most of the live-action adaptations of their animated works. One project that has received backlash ever since it was announced, however, is the live-action take on Snow White based on the original 1937 animated film. Now Snow White star Rachel Zegler, who will portray the live-action version of the titular character, chalks up fans’ “passion” for the original film as the reason for the backlash. Zegler revealed her take on the situation while speaking to Vogue Mexico via Toonado. While some of the complaints surrounding the project refer to the reliance on CGI…

Demi Moore starred in 2024’s The Substance, a body horror movie that made it surprisingly far in the industry. In fact, it seemed as though Demi Moore was bound to receive an Oscar for Best Actress at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. Ultimately, however, the award went to Mikey Madison for her performance in Anora, meaning Demi Moore lost at this year’s Oscars. While it’s always unlikely for the Academy to recognize a horror movie, it has happened in the past, and many fans of The Substance were hoping it would happen again. At the very least, the film still…

The Scream film franchise is set to deliver its seventh installment early next year. Production is currently underway on Scream 7, which led to the news that franchise actors Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley would be returning for the project. Now it’s been shared that actor David Arquette, who played Dewey Riley in the first five installments of the series, will also be returning for Scream 7. The surprising element to this announcement is that David Arquette’s character was killed off during 2022’s Scream, the fifth film in the franchise. In fact, Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley were also killed…

The Marvel canon revolves around the brand’s signature superheroes and supervillains. On occasion, however, the label has made the decision to kill off these characters. Though not always a permanent decision, it usually leads to new characters taking the respective mantles or other changes in the ongoing storylines. Now Marvel has announced plans to kill off another beloved classic character. Interestingly, these plans appear to line up with the upcoming release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The new film is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 25, 2025. Now, coming in June, Marvel Comics will begin putting out…

The Shrek film franchise was one of the biggest CGI animated properties in the early 2000s. Aside from the occasional spin-off including the Puss in Boots films, however, the main storyline was largely concluded with Shrek Forever After in 2010. Now, as you can see in the first look below, the characters are being reintroduced with new designs for the all-new follow-up titled Shrek 5. We’ve seen changes in the franchise’s art style in the past. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was a stylistic departure from previous films, and it was a risk that paid off, with the film…

It’s been confirmed that Hollywood actor Gene Hackman, age 95, was found dead at his house in New Mexico. However, his wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their dogs were also found dead at the time. As noted via the NY Times, “an associate of Mr. Hackman and his family had placed an emergency call on Wednesday afternoon after discovering the bodies of the actor and his wife.” Sheriff Adan Mendoza of Santa Fe County, who forwarded this information, added other details regarding the situation. “Sheriff Mendoza said that the two were found in separate rooms, with one of their…

Fans of The Punisher were delighted when the character was finally added to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jon Bernthal’s take on the character was introduced in Daredevil before getting his own show, but much like Daredevil, it was unclear for some time where or if the character would appear again. Now knowing that he’ll be reappearing in Daredevil: Born Again, it’s been announced that Jon Bernthal will also get to return for a Punisher special on Disney Plus. While it might not be as expansive as a full television series, this is certainly exciting news for anyone eager to see…

It’s been reported that Netflix has canceled a series from their platform after releasing just one season of the series. Interestingly, the series has been compared to the much more successful Yellowstone, so it goes to show that not all such projects are destined to receive the same treatment. The outlet has suggested that “production timing and Netflix scheduling issues” could have been reasons for the show’s cancellation. Either way, it was rather unprecedented, and the first season ended on a cliffhanger as a result. Interestingly, the series did have a successful start when it was first released on Netflix.…

It’s sadly been confirmed that Michelle Trachtenberg, known for roles in the hit television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 2006’s Black Christmas, has passed away at age 39. According to reports, Trachtenberg had recently underwent surgery for a liver transplant. While there isn’t much information at this time, it seems as though she experienced complications from the transplant. Here’s what else was shared via Deadline: “Trachtenberg was discovered by her mother at her New York City apartment shortly after 8 a.m. local time.” This is certainly an unexpected announcement and one that has already shaken her fans. Trachtenberg, who…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has developed a talent for introducing recurring characters over the years. However, that doesn’t mean the reappearance of certain characters doesn’t occasionally come as a surprise. Now one such MCU character has been confirmed to return in the upcoming Disney Plus series Daredevil: Born Again. The new Daredevil series follows where the original show left off, once again revolving around Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock aka Daredevil. Several other familiar faces are set to return, including Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin and Jon Bernthal as The Punisher. Now another such MCU return for Daredevil: Born Again has…