A historic “Star Wars” moment. During the third episode of “Andor” Season 2, Rebel fugitive Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) is forced to fight back at Imperial officer Krole (Alex Waldmann) as he tries to rape her. Bix, who is trying to hide her “undocumented” status as a Ferrix refugee from the Empire, ultimately kills Krole … Read more
In a galaxy far, far away… After the release of the sequel trilogy films that concluded the Skywalker Saga in 2019, “Star Wars” pivoted to television — and the results have been a mixed bag. Some of the Disney+ shows, including “The Mandalorian” spinoff “The Book of Boba Fett” and the Leslye Headland series “The Acolyte,” … Read more
Jenna Ortega is addressing why she really exited the “Scream” franchise two years ago. The “Wednesday” actress, 22, opened up about her decision to depart the role of scream queen Tara Carpenter in an interview with The Cut on Monday. Jenna Ortega has opened up about the real reason she left the “Scream” franchise two … Read more
Not stirred. Helen Mirren has criticized the James Bond franchise for “profound sexism” while also saying she doesn’t believe the next 007 should be female. The Oscar-winner, 79, spoke about the famed fictional spy in an interview promoting her new series “MobLand,” which she stars in alongside Pierce Brosnan, 71, who played Bond in four … Read more
Ben Affleck won’t be responding to the Bat Signal — ever again. The Oscar-winning actor made his debut as the Dark Knight in 2016’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” before reprising the role in films like 2017’s “Justice League” and 2023’s “The Flash,” but he’ll never be Batman. Affleck opened up about the “excruciating experience” … Read more
Disney revealed new details about two rides coming soon to Walt Disney World on Saturday, drawing inspiration from two of their most beloved 21st century movie franchises. A new Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom will feature off-road vehicles to simulate the feeling of “racing over rocky terrain, ascending to mountain peaks, and dodging around geysers,” according to … Read more
Wisteria Lane is no stranger to envy. Marc Cherry, the creator of “Desperate Housewives,” says he’s jealous of the “Real Housewives” reality TV franchise that began after his primetime soap became a hit. “I envy the fact that they’ve kept that franchise going,” Cherry told People in a new interview published on Wednesday. “I certainly … Read more
Elizabeth Swann has spoken. Keira Knightley has shared that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, which helped propel her career, were also the reason she was “taken down publicly.” The “Atonement” actress, 39, discussed how the Disney franchise positively and negatively impacted her life during a recent interview with the Times. “It’s a funny thing … Read more
Goodbye, ghostface. Dermot Mulroney is breaking his silence on his “Scream” co-stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega exiting the franchise. “I’m not surprised they didn’t come back,” Mulroney, 61, exclusively told the Post while promoting his latest project, “Depravity.” Barrera, 34, was fired from the horror movie films due to her social media posts about … Read more
Dwight Howard has his head in the game — in both dance and basketball, that is. After an emotional conversation with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss about his three non-consecutive stints with the team, the 38-year-old revealed if he would ever play for the iconic West Coach franchise again. “I would definitely go back to the Lakers,” Howard … Read more
Jennie Garth has one big regret about her career. The actress, 52, said at 90’s Con in Daytona Beach, Florida over the weekend that, in hindsight, she’s not happy she returned for the “Beverly Hills, 90210” reboot that aired on The CW from 2008 to 2013. “I wish I hadn’t done it. No offense to … Read more
Ian McKellen is all in when it comes to revisiting Middle-earth. The 85-year-old revealed that although he is on board with reprising his role as the wizard Gandalf in the upcoming new “Lord of the Rings” movies, it needs to happen sooner rather than later. In an interview with Big Issue published Monday, McKellen hinted that he … Read more
It’s the summer for beloved sports video games to return. First, “College Football 25” came back after more than 10 years off the shelves, and now the famed “Backyard Sports” franchise is making a return. Playground Productions announced Tuesday the video game series would return, though the company didn’t give a specific date for its … Read more
The “A Quiet Place” franchise likely isn’t finished just yet — if “A Quiet Place: Day One” director Michael Sarnoski has any say in the matter. The prequel, which serves as the third installment in John Krasinki’s successful franchise, explores the early stages of the alien invasion depicted in the previous films. Joseph Quinn and … Read more
Ryan Reynolds is taking a stand for Jamie Lee Curtis after her recent comments about Marvel sparked controversy. “Wait, is everyone expected to apologize for slamming Marvel post-Endgame?” Reynolds, 47, questioned on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, following Curtis’ apology for her recent remarks about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Ryan Reynolds the UK event … Read more
Jamie Lee Curtis declared war on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Oscar winner, 65, shaded the superhero franchise when she was at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend. In a clip from her interview with MTV’s Josh Horowitz, Curtis was asked which phase the MCU is in right now. Jamie Lee Curtis at San Diego … Read more
Bachelor Nation stars don’t always get a happy ending. A number of people who have appeared on “The Bachelor” franchise have died over the years. The ABC reality franchise started with “The Bachelor” in 2002 and has spawned numerous spinoffs, including “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor in Paradise,” “The Golden Bachelor,” “The Golden Bachelorette,” “Bachelor Pad” and … Read more
There were moments at the final show of Billy Joel’s historic monthly residency at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night when the finality of it all really sunk in. There was when he sang that it’s “some kind of miracle that I survived” in “This Is the Time”— one of the few surprises, but a … Read more
The Minions deserve a medal. “Despicable Me 4” was No. 1 in the box office on its second Friday in theaters, earning $13.6 million, The Numbers reported. The sixth installment in the “Despicable Me” franchise, which stars its Minions, a species of little yellow henchmen, helped the franchise to become the first animated one to reach … Read more
From superheroes to dinosaurs. Scarlett Johansson confirmed she will be starring in Universal’s newest “Jurassic World” movie — after begging for a role in the franchise for a decade. “I’m such an enormous fan of the franchise and huge nerd for it. I’m just like, I can’t even — I’m pinching myself,” Johansson told ComicBook while … Read more