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There's no one in our modern film landscape like Sydney Sweeney. In a culture where looks tend to dominate your level of success, Sweeney has devoured stereotypes -- because let's face it, she's stunning -- and ultimately has made a name for herself with the quality of her work both on and offscreen. Though she did her first TV and film stints way back in 2009, her career didn't truly start to pick up until nearly a decade later in 2018. Since then, she has completely taken the industry by storm as a performer and, even more recently, as a dedicated producer.

Sweeney doesn't have a ton of noteworthy credits to her name at this point in her career, but there's no denying she's already done some extremely memorable top-notch work, and there's even more in the pipeline with her upcoming turn as boxer Christy Martin in an upcoming biopic. From dramas to rom-coms,...

The Spider-Verse is set to grow even more, and while Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has seemingly gone down in flames with the box office bombing of Kraven the Hunter, the Marvel Cinematic Universe still has big plans for Web-Head. Aside from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Destin Daniel Cretton heading up Tom Holland’s fourth Spider-Man standalone, there’s the delayed Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse alongside rumors that Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire could return for Avengers: Secret Wars.

Given that the events of the Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man led directly into 2015’s Secret Wars, which then led to the Ultimate Universe being folded into ‘main’ Marvel continuity with Miles Morales in tow, there are questions about whether this will play out in the MCU. There’s already plenty of talk about a supposed ‘reset’ following Secret Wars, and even though it’s only a matter of...

Earlier this week, the news broke that Sadie Sink has joined the cast of Marvel Studios' Spider-Man 4. Despite initial reports about the Stranger Things star suiting up as Jean Grey, we've since heard she's playing Mary Jane Watson.

Spider-Man: Homecoming introduced Zendaya's Mj, with Spider-Man: No Way Home revealing that her full name is Michelle Jones Watson. Throwing the "real" Mj into the mix is an intriguing decision and one that's drawn a mixed response from fans.

Taking to Instagram, Sink has broken her silence on her reported casting by sharing an X post from a fan who jokingly suggested that she'll play Spider-Man 4's Uncle Ben.

You shouldn't need us to tell you that Sink is kidding but it seems highly doubtful she would comment on the news in any way unless she has actually boarded the long-awaited movie.

Spider-Man 4 will be released between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars,...

As hard as it might be to imagine, few family movies in recent years have come to theaters with as much online baggage as Snow White. The Disney live-action remake starring Gal Gadot and West Side Story breakout Rachel Zegler has been central to several controversies since Disney announced the project and its cast in 2021. Ahead is everything about the live-action Snow White and why it has become so fraught.

Racist backlash to Rachel Zegler

Disney was so bullish on Zegler that she landed the title role in Marc Webb’s film before the release of West Side Story. “Rachel’s extraordinary vocal abilities are just the beginning of her gifts,” Webb said in June 2021. “Her strength, intelligence, and optimism will become an integral part of rediscovering the joy in this classic Disney fairy tale.”

However, soon after Zegler’s casting was announced, the actress of Colombian and Polish descent...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe finds its Spider-Woman through Sadie Sink in new Spider-Man 4 art that brings the iconic heroine to life. While details on the Spider-Man 4 story are still being kept under wraps, recent reports revealed that Sink is set to make her MCU debut in the upcoming Phase 6 movie. The main theories that are floating around currently are that Sink is either playing X-Men's Jean Grey or Mary Jane Watson, despite Zendaya's Mj already existing in the MCU.

However, fans are still also speculating about other characters that Sink could be portraying in Spider-Man 4, as Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have yet to comment on her casting reports. In the meantime, the talented artist Arifinity has a different idea about who the Stranger Things alum may be playing in the film, as they shared new Spider-Man 4 art pitching Sink as the Spider-Woman version of Gwen Stacy.

The multiverse is falling apart and the Marvel Cinematic Universe needs all of its heroes to step up now more than ever. Entire worlds will collide and Doctor Doom will attempt to seize everything amidst the chaos. It's an extremely dire situation, and The Avengers will need all the help they can take if they hope to save the day once again. That means bringing together every new sorcerer and superhero introduced from Phase 4 onwards.

With Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars on the horizon, audiences expect to see bigger team-ups than ever before. Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to make it to the party as revealed by an iconic actor.

Yes, it seems that a big Marvel fan-favorite won't be around when their knowledge and expertise are needed the most, which only brings more questions than answers about their future.

Kathryn Hahn reveals Agatha Harkness won't be in the...

There are fewer spectacles more worthy of the big screen than those which come from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The sheer scale and grandeur of the MCU films have captivated audiences for the better part of two decades, bringing the most ambitious events from the pages of the Marvel Comics to life in thrilling sequences, complete with non-stop action and impressive visuals.

An MCU film manages to captivate you completely with its world and characters. For a moment, you forget that people can't really turn big and green or summon a magical hammer with the power to control thunder. The superhero fantasy is brought to life ever so slightly, and everything seems so real... until a bad CGI moment comes and completely takes you out of the experience.

More and more of these immersion-breaking scenes made their way onto the big screen (and the small one too!) as the MCU grew over the years.

It seemed like this day would never come, but we finally have Spider-Man 4 news. Ever since Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire stole the spotlight during the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, audiences have wondered how the Marvel Cinematic Universe hopes to top itself with the upcoming entry in the saga. Unfortunately, Disney and Sony have remained tight-lipped about what the future has in store, and we had nothing but a few rumors to go by. But in a shocking turn of events, it seems the days of secrecy are finally coming to an end.

Deadline recently reported that Spider-Man 4 found a new co-star in the form of Sadie Sink — better known for portraying Max Mayfield in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things. Unfortunately, no details about her role were revealed, but that doesn't mean we can't put on our detective hats and speculate.

We've previously...

We got our first piece of major casting news for Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' untitled Spider-Man movie yesterday, with Stranger Things alum Sadie Sink set to join Tom Holland for his fourth solo outing as the wall-crawling hero.

Deadline's report mentioned that the "prevailing theory" is that she will play Jean Grey, but the site added that she could appear as "another beloved redheaded Spider-Man character."

Jeff Sneider, who first reported on the rumor that Sink could be in line to play Jean in the upcoming X-Men reboot, has now shared some updates, and it sounds like the powerful mutant might be off the table.

In his newsletter, Sneider points out that Sony’s arrangement with Marvel requires the latter to provide each Spider-Man movie with a major MCU character. Jean Grey would certainly qualify, but adding her to Spider-Man 4 could "require Sony to give Lauren Shuler Donner a producing credit and fee,...

Exploring Why Tom Holland Should Not Be Involved In Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has been expanding rapidly lately with the releases of Madame Web, Venom: The Last Dance, and Kraven the Hunter in quick succession, thus doubling the size of its installments, which had taken more than six years to manifest, in a matter of 11 months.

Unfortunately for Columbia Pictures, even combined, none of these releases could rehabilitate the earlier glory of its previous successes, Morbius notwithstanding. However, the dilemma at its center wasn’t so much the quality of these features but the fading interest among the public over one detail: the Ssu has yet to introduce the titular hero itself — Where is Spider-Man?

Sony’s only alternatives are either bringing back a previous Spider-Man actor — three prospects available front and center — or recruiting someone new altogether. The previous live-action iteration, or iterations,...

Is Sadie Sink Joining Tom Holland In Spider-Man 4? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man franchise is gearing up for an exciting new chapter, and this time, it’s bringing a familiar face from Stranger Things along for the ride. Sadie Sink, best known for her standout performance as Max Mayfield in the hit Netflix series, is reportedly joining Tom Holland in Spider-Man 4.

While Sadie’s role remains a closely guarded secret, fan theories are already swirling. Some speculate that she might play Gwen Stacy, a character previously portrayed by Emma Stone in Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man films.

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Spiderman 4: Production Plans And Release Date

The film will start production this summer, with a release date of July 31, 2026. This time, Destin Daniel Cretton, the filmmaker behind Shang-Chi and...

Stan Lee – the man who singlehandedly changed the game when it comes to storytelling in comics. He redefined superheroes, proving that even larger-than-life beings could have depth, insecurities, and flaws. As the mastermind behind Marvel Comics, Stan Lee was behind some of the most iconic superheroes to leap off the page. From Spider-Man to the Scarlet Witch, the legacy he has left behind is timeless. While the entire world bows down to the genius, he had some regrets about the business aspect of it all.

Stan Lee in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) | Credits: Marvel Studios

Creatively, Stan Lee’s mind couldn’t have been defeated. However, while dealing with the business side of the story, even he admitted to regretting how he handled things and how he should have been greedier to get a deal he actually deserved.

Stan Lee regretted his business decisions Stan Lee in a still from...

A recent rumor claimed that Stranger Things star Sadie Sink might be in talks to play Jean Grey in Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot, and it looks like there was some truth to this report - although it seems she could be set to make her MCU debut as the mutant hero in a completely different movie.

Deadline reports that Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have made their first major casting decision for the fourth Spider-Man movie, and Sink will play a "significant" role. The trade notes that the "prevailing theory" is that she will play Jean, but they have also heard that she could appear as "another beloved redheaded Spider-Man character."

The site is, of course, referring to Mary Jane Watson. But with Zendaya already playing a new take on "Mj," how exactly would that work? Well, since Spider-Man 4 is expected to include at least some Multiversal elements, Sink...

Deadline reports that Sadie Sink has joined the cast of Tom Holland's upcoming fourth Spider-Man film. Sink is a rising star, having broke out with her role as Max Mayfield on "Stranger Things." She's since gone on to make notable appearances in the "Fear Street" films and play a supporting part in Darren Aronofsky's Brendan Fraser comeback vehicle, "The Whale."

The report does not say which character Sink is playing, and it may be more complicated than it appears. Now, Sink's red hair should set off all of your spider-senses. The obvious conclusion is that she'll be playing Mary Jane Watson, Peter Parker's famously red-haired girlfriend. But doesn't Tom Holland's Peter already have an Mj?

In the Jon Watts-directed "Spider-Man" trilogy, Holland's Peter Parker got together with Michelle "Mj" Jones (Zendaya). Now, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" ended with Mj losing her memories of Peter, and he...

Sadie Sink is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The “Stranger Things” star has been cast in “Spider-Man 4,” in which she’ll share the screen with Tom Holland as the teenaged, web-slinging Avenger.

It’s unclear who Sink will portray in the comic book adventure, though Deadline, which first reported the casting news, hinted that her role will be “significant.” The outlet also posited that Sink could play “X-Men” mutant Jean Grey, a character who has been brought to the screen in the past by Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner.

Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, which releases the “Spider-Man”-centric films in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, couldn’t be reached for comment.

Plot details on the fourth “Spider-Man” installment haven’t been revealed. In the third entry, 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Peter Parker accidentally breaks open the multiverse and allows for two prior Spider-Men, Tobey MaGuire and Andrew Garfield,...

Being with someone has long been idealized. With videos of elderly partners slow-dancing to tunes of old or those beautifully tragic Normal People, Marriage Story, and Closer YouTube edits, the desire for lasting love remains strong. But going out isn’t all Sinatra. Real relationships – like the infamous pairing of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp – are rarely without conflict. Rupture and repair is a natural cycle.

In 2024, several celebrity couples experienced just that, with love stories unraveling under the weight of distance, changing priorities, or trust issues. From romances that burned a bit too quickly to long-term relationships that quietly faded, here’s a look at the biggest celebrity breakups of the year – and why they happened.

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in Marriage Story | Credits: Netflix Andrew Garfield and Dr. Kate Tomas

Andrew Garfield was first linked to Dr. Kate Tomas, a self-described philosopher and spiritual reader, in March...

Nicola Coughlan will be honored at this year’s Canneseries festival with the Konbini Commitment Award. The Bridgerton and Derry Girls star will participate in an interview before receiving the award at the Lumiere Theater in Cannes’ Palais des Festivals on April 28.

The award, presented by French media group Konbini, recognizes talent whose work has artistic impact or social significance. Previous recipients include Sex Education creator Laurie Nunn, American Horror Story actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Transparent showrunner Joey Soloway.

Coughlan gained recognition for her role in Derry Girls, a comedy set in 1990s Northern Ireland. The series won best comedy at the 2023 BAFTAs and the International Emmy Awards. She later gained international fame as Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton, earning a Screen Actors Guild nomination for best female actor in a drama series.

She also appeared as Diplomat Barbie in Barbie, starred alongside Lydia West in Big Mood, and featured...

‘Bridgerton’ & ‘Derry Girls’ Star Nicola Coughlan Set For Canneseries

Nicola Coughlan will be feted at Canneseries. The Derry Girls and Bridgerton star will receive the Konbini Commitment Award at the event, which takes place on the Cote d’Azur in late April. Coughlan will take part in a sit-down interview and then receive her accolade in the iconic Lumiere Theater in Cannes’ Palais des Festivals. Coughlan’s recent work includes a role in the Doctor Who Christmas special. She will next be seen as Silky the woodland fairy in the upcoming adaptation of Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree alongside Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.

‘Shin Chan’ Movies Set For India

A pair of films from TV Asahi’s Shin Chan franchise will be released in India. Shin Chan Our Dinosaur Diary and Shin Chan The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers In India will released locally through multiplex operator PVR Inox Pictures.

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, known to hordes of Bridgerton fans as Penelope Featherington/Lady Whistledown and as Clare Devlin to Derry Girls enthusiasts, will be honored at this year’s French TV festival Canneseries with the annual Konbini Commitment Award.

The award, presented by the French online media group, honors talent who have distinguished themselves “by the artistic quality and societal, innovative and/or revolutionary dimension of their work.” Previous winners include Sex Education creator Laurie Nunn, American Horror Story actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Transparent showrunner Joey Soloway.

Coughlan came to international attention with Derry Girls, a period comedy set in 1990s Northern Ireland in the final years of the Troubles. The series ran for three seasons on Channel 4 and became a global sensation when Netflix licensed the show worldwide. It won best comedy at the 2023 BAFTAs as well as the International Emmy Awards.

Coughlan followed it up with Netflix phenomenon Bridgerton,...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is reaching the end of its Multiverse Saga, which means the best is soon to come. Throughout these past few years, audiences have witnessed many shocking Marvel characters make a comeback on the big screen. Even if we all thought Andrew Garfield would never have the chance to swing across New York's skyline as Spider-Man once again or that Hugh Jackman wouldn't be able to slice his way into action with a proper Wolverine suit, we were all proven wrong. But even if those moments were beyond exciting, they were just the beginning.

In 2026, audiences will see how Doctor Doom rises to power and rules the multiverse as a whole. But while all eyes are on Avengers: Doomsday to recapture some of that same magic that 2019's Avengers: Endgame was known for, we can't forget something even bigger is on the horizon. Avengers: Secret Wars will be the big closing chapter.

Bokween Woodbine played a supporting role in Spider-Man: Homecoming as secondary villain, Herman Schultz, but we haven't seen the character since he was defeated by Tom Holland's wall-crawler (with a little help from Ned Leeds).

We didn't really expect Shocker to show up in the MCU again, but Woodbine has now hinted at his return in a future project.

While speaking to The Direct at the SXSW premiere of Government Cheese, the actor was asked what became of Schultz after the events of Homecoming.

"That's a very good question. I'm wondering the same. But I get a feeling it might not be the last time you see the Shocker."

Woodbine was also asked if there was ever any talk of him donning a more comic-accurate costume.

"We discussed it," he reveals. "It wasn't right or appropriate for that first one. But who knows, down the line, [we can get] a little bit closer to the original suit.

Hans Zimmer isn’t rushing to score another superhero movie any time soon. The 12-time Academy Award nominated composer previously said he “retired” from scoring superhero films in the wake of “Batman V. Superman,” and doubled down on his decision in a recent episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast.

“Look, I’ve done the trifecta. I’ve done Batman, Superman, Spider-Man and Wonder Woman,” Zimmer said. “I mean, what do you want me to do? Some of the minor characters? Probably yes.” When asked if Marvel had already approached him about working on one of their films, Zimmer confessed they had, and that he’d turned them down.

“Timing wasn’t great. And really, quite honestly, I’m looking for other things right now,” he admitted. “That was very arrogant of me to say that. Kevin Feige said that to me, ‘Hans, what are you complaining about?’”

Though the...

Bianca Censori Charging “Many Millions” To Delay Her Divorce With Kanye West? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nobody knows why Bianca Censori dresses up the way she does. Netizens have blamed Kanye West for her revealing looks and so has his ex-girlfriend Amber Rose. But is money the real motivating factor for the celebrity wifey to bear it all? Scroll below for the latest startling allegations!

Kanye was earlier married to Kim Kardashian. She has multiple times admitted that Ye was her fashion stylist. Previously, former partners Amber Rose and Julia Fox had slammed the Yeezy owner for forcing them to go n*de during public outings. Reports even claimed Bianca’s family was not okay with her behavior, but that did not stop her from leaving little to the imagination on the Grammys 2025 red carpet.

Bianca Censori taking money to delay divorce?

A report by RadarOnline.com claims Bianca Censori has...

Entertainment tech company Gathr has announced a full Api (Application Performance Interface) integration with Artinii.Pro, a software service aimed at secure delivery and exhibition of films worldwide. Gathr and Artinii.Pro’s new collaboration combines film booking, event management, ticketing, and exhibition into a “fully automated system for non-theatrical screenings.”

“This partnership exemplifies Gathr’s mission to remove the barrier between storyteller and audience by empowering filmmakers, connecting audiences, and transforming how independent films are experienced globally,” said Gathr founder and CEO Scott Glosserman. “Our unique approach ensures that even in countries where certain web browsers and third-party video players are restricted, audiences can still host screenings and engage with impactful content.”

Films slated for global screenings and discussions under the new collaboration include Monument Releasing’s “Dinner in America,” Vanessa Hope’s “Invisible Nation,” and Stephen Maing’s “Union.”

Friday, March 7 Marc Maron Documentary ‘Are We Good?’ to...

On the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Contributed by Melissa Thompson and Michelle McCue

Oscar fever, which was at its highest in years, has died down, the red carpet and tents from Hollywood and Highland have been rolled up, tourists are back strolling in front of the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and the ratings are in.

According to ABC, “Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards ceremony drew an estimated 19.69 million viewers, delivering a five-year high in total viewers and rating among adults ages 18-49. The number of viewers marks a 1% increase over last year’s show, according to Nielsen’s ratings data. Younger people watching on mobile devices and personal computers helped drive viewership. Also, more people 18-34 tuned in this year over last year.”

For those of you who did watch from your couches at home, the 2025 Oscars...

A Look At Demi Moore’s Dramatic Comeback To Hollywood Spotlight! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Demi Moore, now 62, appears to have undergone a series of cosmetic enhancements to maintain a youthful glow, with industry insiders speculating she stepped away from the spotlight to recover from these procedures.

Demi Moore’s Surgical Enhancements & Strategic Reemergence

According to Dr. David Shokrian, a leading plastic surgeon at Millennial Plastic Surgery in New York City, Moore likely had both a face surgery and an arm lift, taking time off for the necessary healing process before making her public return.

He explained, “It’s likely (Demi Moore) took a step back from the spotlight to recover. With procedures like an arm lift and facial surgery, it typically takes 7–10 days for all acute signs of swelling and bruising to become apparent, so she may have needed time for the initial healing process before reemerging in public.”

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One of the biggest wins for the MCU is its star-studded cast. Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Iron Man was one of the reasons why the cinematic universe had a solid start. After more than a decade in the role, it became almost impossible to separate the actor from the character. Chris Evans as Captain America was similarly another perfect choice.

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in Captain America: Civil War | Credits: Marvel Studios

Evans brought heart and heroism to Steve Rogers and it made him irreplaceable in the character. The MCU has made plenty of other brilliant casting decisions, with some actors proving that they were born to play their Marvel character. Here are five of the greatest casting choices in the MCU besides Downey Jr. and Evans.

5. Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in Black Widow | Credits: Marvel...

Marvel's First Family has surely taken its time to debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that day is nearly here. Audiences worldwide expect The Fantastic Four: First Steps to finally accomplish the impossible and deliver an amazing big-screen adaptation of the iconic group of heroes.

But while we all want to see how Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben will all interact with each other in the upcoming movie, a new report suggests they won't be the only ones stealing the spotlight. We all know Marvel loves saving the best for last by creating jaw-dropping post-credits sequences, and it seems history will repeat itself once again later this July in an unexpected way.

Chris Evans rumored to appear in the post-credits scene of Fantastic Four: First Steps

According to a scoop by insider Marvel Updates, Chris Evans will appear in the post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. A...

The 97th Academy Awards just ended, but it's never too early to start thinking about next year's Oscars. Awards Magnet hosts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng make their ridiculously early 2026 Oscar predictions.

The 2025 slate is more akin to the 2023 one than last year's with some big names and past Oscar players in the mix. James Cameron will unfurl Avatar: Fire and Ash in December. Leonardo DiCaprio leads Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. The filmmaker has 11 Oscar nominations and zero wins. Will this be the one to break the duck? Chloé Zhao is back with an adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Both actors have another film in play: Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! for the former and Oliver Hermanus' The History of Sound for the latter. The Bride! is one of two Frankenstein films coming out this year, the...

Red carpet styling can’t make a bad movie good, but it can make a good one hard to ignore. An attention-grabbing look can center a project in an elevated conversation that can drive box office, awards and, yes, clothing sales.

That’s because of stylists. Out of the hundreds of red carpet tastemakers working in Hollywood, the ones on this list — coincidentally THR’s 15th since debuting the franchise in 2011 — are selected based on several factors. Because this is The Hollywood Reporter, the star power of the clients the stylists work with, the aesthetics they present on the red carpet, and the influence they wield — note Law Roach and Zendaya getting the internet to obsess over every Challengers fit — are paramount. And let’s be honest: Saint Laurent received more attention from Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña on the red carpet than from actually producing Emilia Pérez, the film they were in.

Exclusive: I’m getting word that Elevation Pictures vet Sarah Timlick is being hired as Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Theatrical Distribution for Canada. This would mark the streamer and motion picture studio’s first hire in their planned international film distribution division.

In her role, Timlick will oversee theatrical distribution in the Great White North and report into Amazon MGM Theatrical Distribution boss Kevin Wilson.

Timlick will begin overseeing Canadian distribution of Amazon MGM titles being released later this year. Previously, Warner Bros would handle Canadian releases of Amazon MGM movies on a case-by-case basis. Canada wasn’t part of Amazon MGM Studios’ foreign pact with Warners.

Timlick is a seasoned Canadian film distribution executive who has also worked at Alliance Films, Entertainment One and, most recently, Elevation, which handled the Canadian release of Neon’s Oscar Best Picture winner Anora. She has also served as board director for...

Mercedes Varnado believes her character's return to Star Wars is not entirely out of question.

Varnado recently appeared on Sackhoff's podcast, The Sackhoff Show, and weighed in on Koska Reeves' future in the franchise.

"I would love to come back if given the opportunity, but there hasn't been any talks thus far because the magic of Disney, you got to keep everything super quiet," she said. "I don't know what's in the works with The Mandalorian, but I definitely hope to be back one day."

The Aew star, who was formerly with WWE under the name Sasha Banks, Varnado first appeared in The Mandalorian Season 2 episode titled "Chapter 11: The Heiress" as a Mandalorian warrior, Koska Reeves. She debuted alongside Katee Sackhoff, who reprised her voice acting role of Bo-Katan Kryze in the Jon Favreau-helmed series from Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

It has happened before that an actor...

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Barbra Streisand’s memoir, My Name Is Barbra, picked up two Audie Awards during Tuesday’s ceremony (March 4). The Audie Awards, held by the Audio Publishers Association, have been celebrating the best audiobooks since 1996. My Name Is Barbra won the marquee Audiobook of the Year award and the best Autobiography/Memoir award.

The famously reclusive Streisand was not on hand to accept the award, so Karen Dziekonskiof of...

People like to say, “It’s never too early” to do something, but that’s not always true. For example, it’s too early to predict next year’s Academy Awards before this year’s Academy Awards. But the 2025 Oscars are over, so now it’s time to start making predictions about what films will contend for the Oscars next year.

It’s already looking like the 98th Academy Awards will have a stronger field than the 97th. Blue chip filmmakers are returning from long breaks with exciting casts in tow. Each Safdie brother has their own A24 sports drama. There’s a new Avatar movie. It’s going to be an exciting, unpredictable year.

Here are 25 films likely to contend for 2026 Academy Award nominations in many different categories, not just Best Picture. Some of them are locks, some are long shots, and some will peter out entirely, replaced in...

We all know he does whatever a spider can, but sometimes it's not in the most realistic way possible.

Ever since Spider-Man made his debut in 1962, comic book readers dreamed of watching him swing across buildings and climb on the side of walls in real life. Fortunately, all those hopes finally materialized the day Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire teamed up to create one of the most iconic superhero movies ever. Since Spider-Man (2002) premiered, audiences worldwide finally learned what it's like to watch the wall-crawler in live-action — recreating the adventures that once were only on paper and ink. And how was that achieved? Through CGI, of course.

Thanks to some computer wizardry, a lot of talent, and even more effort, Spider-Man is able to live and breathe in our world through the big screen. When watching one of its movies, we are pulled into an amazing superhero fantasy that doesn't...

Hundreds of war movies exist, designed to thrill audiences, sometimes at the behest of the summer movie season -- we're looking at you "Pearl Harbor." Too often, Hollywood neglects to tell the whole story, resulting in cookie-cutter pictures like John Wayne's "The Green Berets" or generic action extravaganzas like John Woo's "Windtalkers." Sure, they may contain state-of-the-art special effects, A-list stars, and rousing battle scenes, but they too often rely on genre cliches or wrap their historical backdrops around sappy romantic subplots.

What's missing? Well, all great war movies contain a pivotal ingredient: realism. Far too many pictures nix this key element and wind up as shallow cash grabs that exploit history for their own benefit. Luckily, plenty of directors also went to great lengths to achieve optimal realism, ensuring audiences walked away from their pictures with a greater understanding of the strength and sacrifices of those who died on the battlefield.

Every once in a while, Hollywood collectively puts all of their brainpower into making a film that changes the definition of cinema. The Social Network was exactly that, in my opinion. I’m not denying that this film didn’t have its flaws. Mark Zuckerberg himself called it inaccurate. However, inaccuracy doesn’t make it lose all its currency.

Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network | Credit: Sony Pictures

The Academy seems to have put this thought aside when they were figuring out the victor of the 83rd Academy Awards. The film was nominated for eight awards and only won three, losing out in the major categories and losing the Best Picture award to The King’s Speech.

I believe that it deserved to win, regardless of how good The King’s Speech was, and I have the facts to prove it.

The Social Network—A work-life imbalance

At first glance, I thought...

There have been numerous theories and rumors relating to Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' fourth solo Spider-Man movie, and speculation really kicked up a few notches when some pretty wild reports about which characters could be involved in the story started doing the rounds a couple of months back.

Now, a new rumor may give us a better idea of what to expect.

According to Daniel Richtman, Spider-Man 4 is basically being developed as "a direct sequel" to Avengers: Doomsday that will bridge the gap between the 2026 film and 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars.

We have heard that Tom Holland's wall-crawler is going to have a major role in Doomsday, so Spider-Man 4 serving as a follow-up (to at least some extent) would make sense.

Though Spidey didn't feature in the recent MCU concept art that found its way online, the images did lead to some intriguing theories relating to...

Oscar night is all about timing.

The challenge is getting it right. You want to be at the best party when it’s peaking (or before), planted in place while the vibes are strong and the crowd remains peppered with people holding 8.5-pound golden statues, and bolting before you’re among the final few on the dance floor in order to catch a wave to the next best thing on Hollywood’s biggest night.

Journalists, like this one, are only allowed inside a handful of Oscar night events, a fact that fortunately helps to keep a hot schedule. There’s the requisite stop at the Academy’s post-show Governors Ball, the Elton John AIDS Foundation viewing party or Vanity Fair. The more exclusive invites — Madonna and Guy Oseary’s The Party or Beyoncé and Jay Z’s Gold Party, for instance — are press free zones. The late-night bashes offer A-listers,...

Exclusive: Miles Madison is Mikey Madison’s twin brother, and the way he describes it they were “born at the same time.”

Family lore, says Miles, is that they had a cesarean birth “and we were plucked out” simultaneously to prevent arguments about who’s older.

And does that work? Miles winks and says that on his birth certificate he’s listed one minute ahead of his Oscar-winning sibling.

The Madison clan is undoubtedly proud of Mikey. And I loved seeing how intuitively protective they are of her. They wanted to give her space to just simply breathe and take in the enormity of what happened Sunday night to the 25-year-old, who will be 26 on March 25.

They all sat in a sort of luxurious sunken sofa pit created for the Vanity Fair Oscars 2025 party. Intermingled with Mikey’s family were members of the Anora entourage; the film’s multiple Oscar-winning...

The Oscars 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood lived up to its reputation with glamour, emotion, and surprises. Starting with a tribute for Los Angeles, which had suffered wildfires only months before, the night moved into Conan O’Brien’s comedic monologue that set the tone for the event.

At the 97th Academy Awards, Adrien Brody received his second Best Actor trophy for The Brutalist, and Mikey Madison earned Best Actress for Anora, where her film secured Best Picture Award amid some tough competition.

Mikey Madison at the Oscars 2025 | Credit: AMPAS

However, the ceremony experienced its share of awkward incidents and technical problems, together with some controversial choices. The most uncomfortable moments during the award show included misidentifications on the red carpet as well as questionable nominations and even some notable snubs.

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Andrew Garfield and girlfriend Monica Barbaro depart the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party together on Sunday night (March 2) in Los Angeles.

The 41-year-old actor and the 34-year-old actress were photographed walking side-by-side out of the event, which was hosted at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Both stars changed their outfits for the party. After walking the red carpet at the 2025 Oscars in a blush-colored dress, Monica opted for a fitted and bejeweled silver number.

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Andrew changed from his stylish brown suit into a charcoal one.

If you were unaware, Andrew and Monica were romantically linked earlier this year after they were spotted out together twice. A source then confirmed that they were an item.

“They’ve been really lowkey and have been spending time together quietly,” the insider said about their relationship.

Although they are one of Hollywood’s hottest new couples,...

Rumours continue to swirl about Marvel Studios' plans for Spider-Man 4. Depending on who you believe, Spidey is teaming up with Venom, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, or perhaps even his fellow Spider-Men, played by the returning Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. 

There have been rumblings about Spider-Man 4 being set in Battleworld, particularly as the movie is scheduled to be released between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

Scooper @MyTimeToShineH has chimed in following this weekend's concept art leaks for Avengers: Doomsday, reiterating previous reports about Spider-Man 4 being a Battleworld story. The insider suggested we can expect "a lot" of Spider-people in the movie and pointed to Spider-Island being a strong possibility. 

In the Spider-Island comic book event, The Queen teams up with The Jackal and gives everyone in New York City, including other superheroes, their own spider powers.

That's not to say we'll see something similar in Spider-Man 4,...

Tom Holland has built an entire secondary career out of accidentally spoiling Marvel’s most closely guarded secrets. From blurting out Avengers: Infinity War’s ending to revealing movie titles before Marvel could, the guy had a reputation. It was hilarious. He was like that one friend who just can’t hold onto a surprise party plan without texting, “Bro, just act shocked, okay?” But oh, how the tables have turned.

What can only be described as the greatest plot twist of his career, Tom Holland, the walking, talking Marvel spoiler machine, managed to keep the biggest secret of Spider-Man: No Way Home under wraps. And he did it with the coldest, straightest face known to mankind. We’re talking Oscar-worthy lying, folks.

Tom Holland as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home | Credit: Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures

Remember when we all speculated, theorized, and downright demanded confirmation that Tobey Maguire...

Oscar night is a time when dreams come true, but for some, it also brings a wave of heartache. The 97th Academy Awards were full of surprises, but nothing quite shook the room like Demi Moore’s unexpected loss to Mikey Madison. We couldn’t help but feel for The Substance star, 62, as she sat there, waiting for her name to be called, only to hear a name she hadn’t prepared for.

As a fan of her work, we could see how hard it hit her, and her one-word response— “nice”—said it all.

Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance | Credit: Mubi

You could almost feel the weight of the moment in that chilly nod. It’s moments like these that remind us how much these actors pour into their roles. This year’s Oscar night was more than just about a statue—it was about perseverance,...

Selena Gomez Oscars Look (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It was Hollywood’s biggest night, and celebs from every corner, including Ariana Grande, Timothee Chalamet, and Selena Gomez, walked the red carpet at the Oscars, looking their best. Let’s check out the best and worst dressed at the event.

Hollywood celebrated the biggest night at the Dolby Theatres in Los Angeles on March 2, 2025. The Academy Awards means a star-studded affair, lots of celebration, and a fashion parade. Every celebrity walked the red carpet like they owned it. The 97th Academy Awards was not different than the others. It brought in some distraction for the city, which faced a devastating wildfire last month. Probably, that’s the reason that the A-listers chose to dress-up in a safe and comforting outfits.

From Selena Gomez looking like a sparkly diamond, Miley Cyrus in her gothic aura, to Timothee Chalamet in a yellow suit and...

When the cameras weren’t rolling at the Oscars, there were photographers roaming around the audience and backstage to capture everything that we didn’t see on TV.

Celebs were out of their chairs and mingling with their friends during commercial breaks at the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 2) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Best Actor nominees Timothee Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Adrien Brody, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan were seen gathering for the ultimate photo at one point.

We also have so many more photos of celebs chatting with each other inside the theater!

Check out photos of Every celeb on the Oscars red carpet in one post!

Make sure to also check out our Best Dressed list to see all of the best fashion of the night.

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From Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's jaw-dropping musical opening to Conan O'Brien's side-splitting monologue to Anora's resounding wins — we saw the huge moments as they transpired on the 2025 Oscar telecast Sunday. But Gold Derby had reporters roaming inside the Dolby Theater to capture what TV cameras missed.

Before guests could even get to the Dolby, though, they had to endure major security — like nothing we've seen before. All vehicles had to go through two separate checkpoints staffed by beefy men in camouflage vests with walkie-talkies and drug-sniffing dogs. “Everyone hold up your credential where we can see it!” one demanded with authority.

Once through that gantlet we scoped out the bar, where The Brutalist director Brady Corbet was holding court, chatting up well-wishers before the show. A-listers weren't immune to the secruity we spotted several late arrivals, among them Meg Ryan, John Lithgow, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry, Mikey Madison,...

Goldie Hawn graced this year’s Oscars event with her alluring presence—dressed in a butter yellow gown, a stunning necklace, and a gold shawl to complete the look—and, of course, with her long-time partner Kurt Russell in her arms. The pair attended the program with all smiles as they posed for the cameras.

Goldie Hawn / Credits: Today

They had been together for over four decades, becoming one of Hollywood’s longest-lasting romances ever. Their first meeting was actually in 1966, but there wasn’t an immediate spark. They reunited in 1983 to film Jonathan Demme’s Swing Shift, and, as fate would have it, started officially dating the following year.

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell show us what a healthy romantic life looks like

Seeing Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at the 2025 Oscars immediately turned heads as both of them stunned the crowd not only with their elegant fashion but also their sweet chemistry.

Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield are at the Oscars!

The new couple walked the red carpet separately as they arrived at the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 2) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

For the big event, Monica, 34, wore a gold crystal and pink gown while Andrew, 41, rocked a brown suit.

It was just recently revealed that Monica and Andrew are dating after they were spotted attending several events and shows together.

Monica is nominated tonight for Best Supporting Actress for her role in A Complete Unknown. Andrew will be hitting the stage during the show to present an award.

The Oscars will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien for the first time and the show is airing live on ABC and Hulu. The movie Emilia Perez leads the nominations with 13 nods, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 each. Make sure to check out the full list of nominations...