Category Archives: News

Megan Thee Stallion, Psy to Star in K-Pop Competition Series for Apple
Apple TV+ has ordered a K-pop competition series with “Gangnam Style” singer Psy and Megan Thee Stallion set to star, Variety has learned. The series is titled “KPopped.” Apple...
Joseph Otterson Feb 05, 2025

Does ‘The Brutalist’ have an intermission in UK cinemas?
The Brutalist has earned critical acclaim and plenty of awards season buzz, but there’s just as much conversation around its lengthy running time. Directed by Brady Corbet, the epic period drama...
Adam Starkey Feb 05, 2025

‘Back to the Future’ Co-Creator Says ‘F— You’ to People Constantly Asking About a Fourth Movie
Bob Gale wrote and produced all three “Back to the Future” movies with franchise co-creator Robert Zemeckis, but he’s not interested in reviving the time travel franchise for a fourt...
Zack Sharf Feb 05, 2025

Ben Affleck to Replace Matt Damon in Netflix Thriller ‘Animals,’ Gillian Anderson Joins Cast
Ben Affleck is set to star in his upcoming Netflix thriller “Animals,” which he’s also directing. His longtime friend Matt Damon was originally slated to lead the film but had to dep...
Rebecca Rubin Feb 05, 2025

Pop Smoke murder suspect faces 29 years in prison after accepting plea deal
A man charged in connection with the fatal shooting of the late rapper Pop Smoke is facing up to 29 years in prison after accepting a plea deal. Corey Walker, 24, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaugh...
Damian Jones Feb 05, 2025

A ‘Gundam’ live-action film is officially getting made
A live-action feature film version of the classic anime series Gundam has officially entered production, after years of speculation. As far back as 2018, rumours of a big screen version of the franchi...
Max Pilley Feb 05, 2025

‘The ‘Burbs’ Series Starring Keke Palmer Casts Jack Whitehall, Paula Pell, Julia Duffy, Mark Proksch, Kapil Talwalkar
“The ‘Burbs” TV series adaptation at Peacock has cast five series regulars, Variety has learned. Jack Whitehall (“Jungle Cruise,” “The Afterparty 2”), Julia D...
Joseph Otterson Feb 05, 2025

Rocket share grungy single ‘Take Aim’ and reissue of ‘Versions Of You’ EP
Rocket have shared their grungy new single ‘Take Aim’ and have announced the reissue of their ‘Versions Of You’ EP. READ MORE: Rocket: the unlikeliest of indie upstarts are rea...
Anagricel Duran Feb 05, 2025

Meghan Markle thanks Billie Eilish for sending merchandise to fan who lost concert T-shirt in LA wildfires
Megan Markle has thanked Billie Eilish after she sent merchandise to a fan who lost a T-shirt from one of her concerts in the LA wildfires. READ MORE: LA music community tell us about “trag...
Damian Jones Feb 05, 2025

‘Bystanders’ Director Mary Beth McAndrews on the Power of Her Female-Directed Rape Revenge Film: ‘No More Male Gaze’
Mary Beth McAndrews is determined to make art that wakes people up. “There’s always been strong women in horror, incredible female characters,” she says. “I think what’s ...
William Earl Feb 05, 2025