Netflix is preparing to release an all-new docudrama titled Queen Cleopatra about the titular historical figure. However, one Egyptian lawyer has sued the streaming service for their decision to cast a black woman as Cleopatra. As shared by Variety, a number of academics are upset by this decision. They’re “claiming that Cleopatra, who was born in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 69 BC and belonged to a Greek-speaking dynasty, was of European descent and not Black.” Additionally, “an Egyptian lawyer has reportedly filed a complaint demanding that legal measures are taken to block Netflix outright in Egypt, to prevent…
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The Equalizer film franchise starring Denzel Washington, based on the popular CBS series of the same name, is returning for another action-packed installment. This is demonstrated in the all-new teaser trailer for The Equalizer 3 which you can see below. Sony unveiled the teaser trailer as part of their panel at CinemaCon 2023. Fans were ecstatic to see the first footage from the film. Especially based on the popularity of the preceding two installments. Of course, the Equalizer brand has always been quite popular, with the television series having lasted from 1985 to 1989 and a modern television take featuring…
Sony has been eagerly developing their shared universe of films featuring popular Spider-Man villains. Of course, while other “spider-people” are getting their own spin-offs in the next few years, the next project will be yet another villain film. This time fans will get Kraven the Hunter – the first official footage for which has been shared at CinemaCon 2023. The footage was released by Sony during their panel at the event. They’ve prepared footage and news for a variety of upcoming flicks. But, of course, Kraven the Hunter is at the top of the list for many Spider-Man fans. And…
Netflix once again has viewers stunned with an overlooked horror film from 2010. As you can see below, viewers are using social media to express their thoughts on the film which has left them “physically ill” and “haunted forever.” This particiular film, initially released in the United States in 2010, may be familiar to fans of the genre. It starred Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, and Delphine ChanĂ©ac as it told the potential dangers of splicing animal genes. If you haven’t guessed it yet – the film is Splice. The movie revolves around a pair of genetic engineers that want to…
The Evil Dead film franchise has returned to theaters for the first time in a decade. Now fans may be wondering if this new installment, Evil Dead Rise, contains an appearance from franchise veteran Bruce Campbell. The beloved actor played Ash Williams in all three original Evil Dead films. He also returned as the character for the television series in Ash vs Evil Dead. And, considering he had a brief cameo after the end credits of the 2013 remake, it wouldn’t be surprising to expect a similar appearance in Rise. Well, interestingly enough, he has a much different hidden role…
Everyone seems hyped for Coachella this year. As for celebrity Emma Roberts, however, she looks quite excited to be celebrating Coachella. As you can see below, Emma Roberts shared several bikini photos while participating in the event. Fans can see Roberts in her geometric-print bikini, a headscarf, and sunglasses as she poses happily. It certainly looks like a great time and Roberts does some rather silly poses and expressions to prove it. She wrote the following in the Instagram post’s caption: “‘The desert tells a different story every time one ventures on it.’ -Robert Edison Fulton Jr. 🌴 🌻🍓” For…
Ari Aster has become a widely-recognized name for horror fans. His newly-released film Beau is Afraid, however, has audiences freaking out. The film seems to defy everyone’s expectations. Now star Joaquin Phoenix is warning potential viewers not to see Beau is Afraid with the influence of mushrooms. The actor was discussing the film with Fandango when he decided to give the warning. He had already opened up about the anxiety-inducing nature of the film. As such, Phoenix doesn’t think it’s a good idea for anyone to consume mushrooms before seeing the film. But if they do – they should record…
Another Netflix series is going viral. This time, however, it’s because Netflix subscribers weren’t ready for one particularly gross scene. It isn’t surprising that the streaming service had to issue a warning for the show. Nevertheless, some viewers took the time to watch the complete series, and many were shocked by a very specific moment. William, a character played by Richard Armitage, decides to have sex with a pillow. Unfortunately, the context behind the scene in Obsession makes it all that much more gross. The character has an affair with his son’s lover, played by Charlie Murphy. William goes into…
An upcoming HBO series has been considered quite controversial ahead of its release. Now HBO has finally announced the official release date for the show. The announcement, as shared in a brand-new teaser for the HBO show, reveals that the release date is in June. This means after only a few months – fans will finally be able to see the series. Titled The Idol, the new series stars Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye. The series was co-created by Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim, and Tesfaye. It’s the show’s production history, however, that has so many viewers anxious and…
The newest installment of the Evil Dead film franchise is here. Of course, fans are no doubt eager to know what the future holds for the series. And, as a result, whether or not Evil Dead Rise contains a post-credits scene. The 2013 film did include a brief post-credits scene. The clip included a cameo from Bruce Campbell, the actor for the franchise’s Ash Williams, who turns to the camera to say “Groovy.” It was an iconic moment and fans likely expected a similar sequence for Evil Dead Rise. Now, while Bruce Campbell does have a sneaky cameo elsewhere in…