Author: Jacob Dressler

The Godzilla film franchise is roaring back to life in so many exciting ways. In addition to a live-action Godzilla series on Apple TV Plus, and the new film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Toho has a new Japanese Godzilla film in the works. Now, as you can see below, the first official trailer for Toho’s Godzilla movie, Godzilla Minus One, has been released. Toho’s most recent live-action Godzilla film was 2016’s Shin Godzilla. This, of course, followed 2004’s Godzilla: Final Wars. Every other live-action Godzilla project since then has been through Legendary Entertainment. Now, however, it looks like…

The 53-year prison sentence for Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten has come to an end. Van Houten was involved with the two horrific murders of Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary, in 1969. Van Houten’s attorneys claimed that she was brainwashed by Charles Manson and has since expressed remorse for her actions. Now, as noted via TMZ, she has been granted parole after 53 years. This follows her appeal against California governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to have her parole rejected. As for what comes next for Leslie Van Houten: “She’ll be sent to a halfway house where she’ll learn…

The 2002 horror movie 28 Days Later received its first follow-up, 28 Weeks Later, in 2007. Now, all these years later, it looks like another sequel titled 28 Years Later is finally in development. Writer Alex Garland opened up about the film while speaking with Inverse. He noted that they would drop the opportunity to name it “28 Months Later” so that they could set it in the distant future. Here’s what Garland shared: “A few years ago an idea materialized in my head for what would be really 28 Years Later,” he began. “Danny always liked the idea.” Garland…

Roald Dahl’s classic novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is receiving a brand-new origin story in the form of Wonka. Wonka, a brand-new movie telling the early life of Willy Wonka, is set to star Timothée Chalamet in the titular role. Now the official trailer for Wonka has been released. Gene Wilder famously portrayed the character in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. This particular film was a direct adaptation of Dahl’s novel. As such, the new film is intended as a companion piece to both the original novel and its 1971 adaptation. And, as you can…

Moviegoers have been eager to see Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, the all-new film starring Margot Robbie as the titular character. Now critics have seen Barbie and their first reactions to the film include some rather strong responses. Fans were initially unsure what to expect with the film. After all, a movie based on the iconic toy could go in any number of directions. But according to critics, like Katcy Stephan at Variety, the film is said to be “perfect” in addition to “a nuanced commentary.” As shared in full below: #Barbie is perfection. Greta Gerwig delivers a nuanced commentary on what…

Ridley Scott has returned to work with Gladiator star Joaquin Phoenix for a brand-new film titled Napoleon. Phoenix plays the titular character in an epic film that revolves around the notorious historical figure. Now fans can see Joaquin Phoenix in action as Napoleon with the brand-new trailer. Specifically, the film is said to capture “Napoleon Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby), showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.” Here’s the official trailer for Napoleon:…

HBO, like many other networks and streaming services, has become quite strict about which shows get to continue. Sadly, it’s been revealed that a fan-favorite comedy series has now been cancelled by HBO. As shared by Variety, the Emmy-winning series A Black Lady Sketch Show has been cancelled following its fourth season. The news was accompanied by a statement from HBO. Here’s what they shared regarding the “groundbreaking, hilarious series” which was created by Robin Thede: “For four exceptional seasons of ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ we’ve been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series,” HBO representatives…

Deadpool 3 has finally started production. The long-awaited sequel has taken a few years to finally get off the ground. Now, with Disney behind the project, Ryan Reynolds’ take on Deadpool will be entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As such, fans are eager to see what’s in store, and now Ryan Reynolds has shared a new photo that reveals Hugh Jackman in a comic accurate Wolverine suit. Reynolds’ Deadpool is expected to be traveling from the X-Men film continuity in an effort to get to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As such, fans are expecting plenty of hijinks and meta references,…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is expanding its Multiverse with previously unrelated Marvel adaptations. We’ve already seen the X-Men franchise pulled into the MCU. Now with Deadpool 3, it looks like Jennifer Garner is set to return as Elektra for the upcoming movie. This exciting development was shared via THR. They noted that “after a nearly twenty-year hiatus,” Garner will be “returning to the role of Marvel Comics’ assassin anti-heroine for Deadpool 3.” Fans will recall that Jennifer Garner first portrayed Elektra in the 2003 film Daredevil. The film starred Ben Affleck as the titular character, and interestingly enough, he’s also…

Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” just dropped and now fans already have another reason to be excited. Specifically because the beloved superstar chose to celebrate the 4th of July in a belated albeit fun way. As you can see below, Taylor Swift chose to share a bikini photo featuring her and her friends as they celebrated the United States holiday. “Happy belated Independence Day from your local neighborhood independent girlies,” she writes in the photo’s caption. The post also includes a batch of photos from Swift and her friends partying, and finally, a third photo reveals Swift in a…