‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ director predicts the future of the franchise

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ director predicts the future of the franchise

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 trolls Jamie Lee Curtis’ MCU apology after she called the franchise ‘bad’

Ryan Reynolds trolls Jamie Lee Curtis’ MCU apology after she called the franchise ‘bad’

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 mocks the ‘bad’ Marvel franchise — and then walks back ‘stupid’ comments

Jamie Lee Curtis mocks the ‘bad’ Marvel franchise — and then walks back ‘stupid’ comments

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

The ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ franchise: Stars from the show who died

The ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ franchise: Stars from the show who died

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

Movin’ out: Billy Joel says goodbye to his Madison Square Garden residency, going down as a one-man franchise

Movin’ out: Billy Joel says goodbye to his Madison Square Garden residency, going down as a one-man franchise

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

‘Despicable Me 4’ still No. 1 in box office, helping animated franchise become first to reach $5B

‘Despicable Me 4’ still No. 1 in box office, helping animated franchise become first to reach B

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

Scarlett Johansson begged to be in the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise: ‘I can get eaten by whatever!’

Scarlett Johansson begged to be in the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise: ‘I can get eaten by whatever!’

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

Chris Hemsworth slams Marvel actors for dissing franchise — and ‘harsh’ Martin Scorsese

Chris Hemsworth slams Marvel actors for dissing franchise — and ‘harsh’ Martin Scorsese

Chris Hemsworth is defending his superhero team. The “Thor” actor, 40, spoke out against unnamed Marvel actors who have disparaged the very franchise they’ve starred in. “It’s, like, ‘They’re films that are successful — put me in one. Oh, mine didn’t work? I’ll bash them,’ ” Hemsworth said in an interview with the Times of … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ star Jessie Cave slams co-star for ridiculing adult fans of franchise

‘Harry Potter’ star Jessie Cave slams co-star for ridiculing adult fans of franchise

Riddikulus! Jessie Cave, 36, who played Lavender Brown in the “Harry Potter” movies, is slamming her co-star, Miriam Margolyes, 82, who played Professor Sprout.  “I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Margolyes said during a recent interview with New Zealand’s 1News network. “It was 25 years ago, and … Read more

It’s showtime: ‘Beetlejuice 2’ first look is here with Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder

It’s showtime: ‘Beetlejuice 2’ first look is here with Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder

It’s showtime.  “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which is the long-awaited sequel to the original cult hit Tim Burton movie, has released its first look photos. Thirty-six years after the original “Beetlejuice” premiered in 1988, Michael Keaton is back as the ghoulish-looking black and white stripe-wearing “bio-exorcist,” Betelgeuse.  Burton, 65, who returns to direct, told EW that he and … Read more

‘Star Wars’ vet Billy Dee Williams has blunt reaction to Donald Glover’s Lando Calrissian: ‘I created that character’

‘Star Wars’ vet Billy Dee Williams has blunt reaction to Donald Glover’s Lando Calrissian: ‘I created that character’

Talk about your backhanded compliments. Billy Dee Williams, who famously played Lando Calrissian in the “Star Wars” movie franchise, sort of praised Donald Glover, who inherited the role, in comments he made to the Radio Times in the UK. “I had a nice little lunch with him. He’s a delightful young man. Extremely talented,” Williams, … Read more

Joe Camp, Filmmaker Behind ‘Benji’ Franchise, Dies at 84

Joe Camp, Filmmaker Behind ‘Benji’ Franchise, Dies at 84

Joe Camp, a pioneering filmmaker who created a groundbreaking franchise with his “Benji” movies, which brought a lovable live-action dog to the masses and became a smash success, died on Friday at his home in Bell Buckle, Tenn. He was 84. His son the director Brandon Camp announced the death in a statement. He said … Read more

‘Star Wars’ actor Michael Culver dead at 85

‘Star Wars’ actor Michael Culver dead at 85

Michael Culver, who starred in the 1980 “Star Wars” film, “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back,” has died. He was 85.  While his cause of death has yet to be determined, he had poor health issues that he suffered from for years. The British actor’s passing was announced by his agent on … Read more

Tobey Maguire ‘Spider-Man’ standalone might be coming, Thomas Hayden Church says

Tobey Maguire ‘Spider-Man’ standalone might be coming, Thomas Hayden Church says

Call the Daily Bugle. Tobey Maguire, who swung around New York as Peter Parker in four “Spider-Man” films over 22 years, could be donning the old Spandex suit once again in his very own Spidey flick, according to a former co-star. Thomas Haden Church, who played the villainous Sandman in 2007’s “Spider-Man 3,” told The … Read more

‘Star Wars’ child actor Jake Lloyd in mental health facility after psychotic break, mom reveals

‘Star Wars’ child actor Jake Lloyd in mental health facility after psychotic break, mom reveals

Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in “Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” was admitted to a mental health facility after suffering a psychotic break in March 2023. In a new interview, Lloyd’s mother, Lisa, revealed that she and her son were driving home from McDonald’s when the former child actor, now 35, wanted … Read more

Neve Campbell returns for ‘Scream 7’ after salary dispute — and major production shakeups

Neve Campbell returns for ‘Scream 7’ after salary dispute — and major production shakeups

Sidney Prescott’s not done screaming. “Scream” star Neve Campbell announced on Instagram Tuesday that she’ll be back for “Scream 7” — marking her sixth appearance in the franchise. “I’m so excited to announce this news!!!,” she wrote in a post accompanying a photo of the screenplay.  “Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!! It’s always been such … Read more

Thank God the lobotomized ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise is ending

Thank God the lobotomized ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise is ending

“Furious”?  I’m elated! “Riding in Cars With Buffoons” is finally coming to an end. Over the weekend, an Instagram post from actor Vin Diesel heavily suggested that the next “Fast & Furious” film, said to be called “Fast X: Part 2,” will be the last hurrah for the 23-year-old franchise.  “Just finished our end of … Read more

Jeremy Renner gives update on Marvel status after life-threatening snowplow accident

Jeremy Renner gives update on Marvel status after life-threatening snowplow accident

He’s ready to grab his bow and arrow. Marvel actor Jeremy Renner revealed that he is feeling stronger than ever after his life-threatening snowplow incident. “[I’m doing] probably 90 percent of all the things I needed to be doing,” Renner, 53, told Entertainment Tonight on Friday. “I think another six months [I’ll] be hopefully running … Read more

‘Top Gun 3’ with Tom Cruise is in the works: report

‘Top Gun 3’ with Tom Cruise is in the works: report

“Top Gun 3” is reportedly taking flight. A third film in the Tom Cruise-led franchise is in development, according to Puck News.  The new installment would see the “Mission Impossible” star, 61, return to his role of naval aviator Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, as well as his “Top Gun: Maverick” co-stars Miles Teller and Glen … Read more

Joey King claps back at ex Jacob Elordi for savagely bashing their ‘Kissing Booth’ franchise

Joey King claps back at ex Jacob Elordi for savagely bashing their ‘Kissing Booth’ franchise

Awkward! Joey King shared her thoughts on her ex-boyfriend and “The Kissing Booth” co-star Jacob Elordi claiming he didn’t want to make the “ridiculous” Netflix rom-coms. “I think it’s unfortunate anyone would feel that way,” King, 24, told Variety on Saturday at the Balenciaga fashion show in Los Angeles. “I had a great time making … Read more