HBO Max and Paramount+ Will Stay Separate Apps When the Skydance Merger Closes
HBO Max and Paramount+ will remain separate streaming services after Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on October 6, retaining their distribution deals. Plans for a combined service led by David Ellison have no set date. A bundle of both services may precede any merging. Casey Bloys now oversees both platforms.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Merge Under the Skydance Name
The newly merged company of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance, announced by David Ellison. The merger, set to close on October 6, protects both studios and mandates a minimum of 30 theatrical releases annually for the first two years. Ellison remains CEO, with Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO.
Paramount Scraps the Transformers and G.I. Joe Crossover as Bradley Cooper Signs On as Duke
The anticipated Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover is officially canceled as Paramount focuses on a standalone G.I. Joe film directed by Danny McBride, featuring Bradley Cooper as Duke. The new project signifies yet another shift in Paramount’s strategy, while several Transformers projects remain in the pipeline with no confirmed release dates.
Prime Video Is Close to Ordering a Spider-Man Clone Saga Series Built Around Ben Reilly and Kaine
Prime Video is nearing a series order for a live-action show based on Marvel’s Clone Saga, according to Deadline. The series adapts the second Clone Saga, the storyline that ran through Marvel’s Spider-Man books from 1994 to 1996, and centers on Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker, the two Spider-Man clones at the heart of that…
Game of Thrones Movie ‘Aegon’s Conquest’ Sets June 1, 2029 Release, Owen Harris to Direct
Beau Willimon is set as the writer for “Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest,” directed by Owen Harris and scheduled for a theatrical release on June 1, 2029. The film, inspired by George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” chronicles Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros, accompanied by his sisters on dragons. No cast has been announced.
Geek Freaks Interviews Returns as GFI With the Creators of Danny Trejo’s Year of the Devil
Geek Freaks Interviews returns as GFI, featuring in-depth conversations with guests including comic creators and actors. The show allows full-length interviews, unlike the flagship Geek Freaks Podcast. The first episode highlights Keith Arem and Chris Yates discussing their graphic novel, Year of the Devil, with Danny Trejo.
Who Shot Hal Jordan? Building the Lanterns Suspect Board
Frank Lourence sat in for Aaron Davies on the latest episode of Fandom Portals to break down Lanterns episode 6, “Bad Optics,” and with two episodes left, he came away with a suspect list and one very strange theory about who is actually lying in Hal Jordan’s grave. Spoilers for Lanterns through episode 6 follow.…
Jon Watts Is Attached to Direct the Next Skywalker Saga Movie
Jon Watts, known for directing Spider-Man films, will lead the first movie in Simon Kinberg’s new Star Wars trilogy, which continues the Skywalker Saga as Episode X. Although the film is still in development without a release date, it reportedly features Daisy Ridley’s Rey in a potentially expanding role.
Scary Movie (2026) Review: The Wayans Take Back Their Franchise and Set the New Kids on Fire
Spoilers ahead, including the ending. The sixth Scary Movie has an ending that explains the whole project better than any press tour could. After ninety minutes of Ghostface killing off the new generation, the killers turn out to be Anthony Anderson and Shaquille O’Neal, who get murdered in turn by Shorty and Ray. Shorty and…
Loki, Doom, and 3,000 Universes: What’s Reportedly in Avengers Endgame: Encore
Avengers Endgame: Encore, releasing in the US on September 25, features new post-credits scenes hinting at Avengers: Doomsday. Early Korean screenings reveal Loki interacting with Steve and Peggy, the TVA monitoring multiverse incursions, Doctor Doom confronting the Hulk, and a scene involving Tony Stark crafting a Doctor Doom mask, setting up future storylines.
Mark Hamill Takes Over as Darkwing Duck in New Disney+ Series
Disney+ is reviving Darkwing Duck with a new animated series featuring Mark Hamill as the titular character. Set decades after the original, Darkwing teams up with a rebellious teenager named Duckie to confront old villains. Produced by Seth Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures, the series is in development but lacks a release date.
Paramount Settles With the States and Moves Within Reach of Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount has settled an antitrust lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general regarding its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement avoids major divestitures and clears one of two lawsuits against the merger. However, a separate case from the Writers Guild of America remains active, continuing the legal battles.
Wonder Woman Takes the Mic as Protesters Link Arms Around the Kennedy Center
Lynda Carter addressed protesters outside the Kennedy Center following the board’s vote to close the venue amid a controversy over President Trump’s name being added to the building. Organized by Hands Off the Arts, the rally highlighted community resistance, with judges blocking name changes and emphasizing the need for congressional approval.
BlizzCon 2026 Gave Warcraft Fans a Launch Date and Everyone Else a Waiting Game
BlizzCon showcased exciting developments, including World of Warcraft Classic’s transformation into World of Warcraft Forever, a revival of StarCraft as an open-world shooter, and the announcement of Diablo 5. The event experienced significant crowds, highlighting a need for better management. A detailed podcast episode recaps all announcements and event experiences.
Passenger turns the road trip into a haunted house you can’t leave
Every few years a horror movie shows up quietly, gets dumped into a weekend where nobody’s paying attention, and turns out to be the most fun thing playing. Passenger is that movie for 2026. Paramount released it opposite Mandalorian & Grogu with almost no marketing, critics shrugged, and the thing works anyway. The setup is…
Bill Skarsgård Will Play The Lead In Hideo Kojima’s Physint
Hideo Kojima announced Bill Skarsgård as the lead for his upcoming action-espionage game Physint at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026. Kojima emphasized the game’s significance as a culmination of his career. The project faced challenges, including a split with PlayStation Studios, but Xbox has stepped in as the new publisher.
Paramount Is Developing a Hawaii Five-O Movie With Destin Daniel Cretton
Destin Daniel Cretton is developing a feature film based on Hawaii Five-O at Paramount Pictures, with Chris Bremner writing the screenplay. The film is in early development with no cast or release date announced. Cretton, known for his work on blockbuster films, plans to start filming another project in 2027.
Batman Day 2026: Burton’s Batman, Mask of the Phantasm, and The LEGO Batman Movie Return to Theaters
Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing three Batman films back to theaters for Batman Day 2026. Tim Burton’s Batman (1989), Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and The LEGO Batman Movie return in a limited theatrical run starting Friday, September 18, at participating AMC, Regal, and Cinemark locations, along with select international exhibitors. Batman Day falls on…
Gen V’s Asa Germann Gets His Wings as Angel in Marvel’s X-Men
Asa Germann is set to join Marvel Studios’ X-Men as Warren Worthington III, also known as Angel. Originally considered for Cyclops, Germann’s casting follows his breakout role in Gen V. The film, directed by Jake Schreier, features an expanding cast and is set for release on May 5, 2028.
Avatar: Seven Havens Will Open With Three Episodes on Paramount+ as a New Trailer Arrives
Paramount+ has unveiled a trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens, launching three episodes on October 9. The series follows Pavi, a young Earthbender and the new Avatar, alongside her twin sister Nisha in a world ravaged by disaster. Created by DiMartino and Konietzko, it explores themes of survival and fear.
Netflix Orders a New Lonesome Dove Series: Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart Reunite After East of Eden
Netflix is set to adapt Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Western novel, Lonesome Dove, into a straight-to-series format with Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart as co-showrunners. The adaptation follows former Texas Rangers Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call on a cattle drive to Montana. Casting and premiere details remain undisclosed.
South Park Becomes South America: Parker and Stone Answer Trump’s Renaming Spree
Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced that South Park will be renamed South America just before its 29th season premiere. The change satirizes President Trump’s recent geographic renamings. While the new name appears on social media, it remains uncertain if it will be adopted across all platforms. Season 29 airs on September 16.
Nintendo Sets Ocarina of Time for November 5 and Shows Off the Whole First Dungeon
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, at $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical. Nintendo confirmed the date at the end of a 30 minute 40th Anniversary Direct this morning, after producer Eiji Aonuma spent about 15 uninterrupted minutes playing the thing. That gameplay segment is the…
The Sheep Detectives Made Me Cry About a Murdered Shepherd
The pitch sounds like a bit. George Hardy, a shepherd played by Hugh Jackman, reads detective novels aloud to his flock every night, assuming the sheep have no idea what he’s saying. They understand every word, and they argue about the culprit for hours after he goes inside. Then George turns up dead in his…
Lanterns Episode 4 Review: “The Weenie” Builds the Partnership, Then Tears It Down
Spoilers ahead for Lanterns episode four. Episode three sent us back in time, and while that flashback earned its place, it pulled the show out of its own format for a week. Episode four puts us right back in Rushville with Hal Jordan and John Stewart in the same frame, and for about fifty minutes,…
Hasbro Still Shopping “Dungeons & Dragons 2”: Sequel Script Is Finished and Waiting on a Studio
Hasbro is actively pursuing a sequel to “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” with the screenplay completed. Directors confirmed they are seeking a studio partner for financing after Paramount-Skydance’s withdrawal. Despite previous setbacks and the film’s underperformance, Hasbro remains committed to bringing the sequel to life.
Russo Brothers Defend Shooting Avengers: Doomsday Without a Finished Script
Joe and Anthony Russo have answered the question that has followed Avengers: Doomsday since cameras started rolling, telling the Associated Press that beginning production without a locked screenplay is how they prefer to work. “We always view the script as a living organism,” Joe Russo said, describing himself and his brother as improvisation-based and rehearsal-based…
Dungeon Crawler Carl’s Tabletop RPG Now Lands at Retail in November
The Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG will be available in retail starting November 23, 2026, after backer fulfillment on October 31. The game features diverse character creation, mechanics integrating corporate themes, and extensive gameplay content. A Season Pass will provide ongoing digital updates, following a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign.
Marshals Season 1 Review: The Team Is the Reason to Stay
The new CBS series features Kayce Dutton, who, after losing his family land and wife, becomes a marshal in a procedural format. Despite mixed reviews, strong character dynamics and undercurrents of the Dutton family’s heritage keep the narrative engaging. New viewers may struggle with the emotional weight tied to prior shows.
The Green Lantern Ring Has Been Asking the Wrong Question
The third episode of “Lanterns” explores the flaws in assessing fear through questioning, contrasting comic lore with modern implications. John Stewart Sr.’s honest response disqualifies him from receiving a ring, highlighting systemic bias in criteria that disproportionately affects marginalized individuals. The episode critiques this unfair assessment method while referencing historical comic resolutions.
Disney’s Pirates Reboot Picked a Lane and the Better Story Is Still Available
Disney developed two Pirates of the Caribbean scripts: one featuring Margot Robbie and another as a reboot by Craig Mazin. The Robbie version is advancing, with Johnny Depp potentially returning in a side role. Concerns exist over the script’s originality, suggesting it could benefit from historical inspiration, specifically from pirate leader Zheng Yi Sao.
Lanterns Episode 3 “OutKast” Review: A Great Performance Inside an Origin I Don’t Buy
Two episodes in, Lanterns had me. The pilot is still the best hour this show has produced, and “Trust Fall” kept the detective engine running while dropping Ulrich Thomsen’s Sinestro into a cell at the end. Then “OutKast” arrived, and for the first time I found myself checking how much time was left. What the…
Jim Cummings Says Someone Else Will Voice Darkwing Duck in Disney’s Revival
Jim Cummings is not returning as Darkwing Duck. The actor who originated the role in 1991 says Disney is recasting the lead of its long-developing revival, and that Launchpad McQuack is being recast as well. Cummings shared the news on the red carpet for Coyote vs. Acme in an interview with Collider’s Aidan Kelley. He…
80 Hours, Six Stars, and a Map Three Times the Size of Red Dead 2
Rockstar finally showed Grand Theft Auto VI in motion on August 27, and it came with far more than a trailer. The 26 minute Extended Look premiered on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET before hitting YouTube six hours later, captured entirely from a base PlayStation 5. Alongside it, embargoes lifted on hands-off previews that select…
Marvel Has Two Years to Figure Out Life After Kevin Feige
Kevin Feige’s contract at Marvel expires in 2027, coinciding with significant changes in Disney leadership. While industry insiders expect him to negotiate renewal rather than resign, discussions about succession are ongoing. Potential successors include Brad Winderbaum and Louis D’Esposito, with creative partnerships being a key consideration for Marvel’s future direction.
The Two Doctor Dooms Theory Keeps Getting Debunked and Keeps Coming Back
Marvel’s D23 showcase revealed new footage for “Avengers: Doomsday,” suggesting two different Doctor Dooms may appear in the film. Theories emerge from details like differing eye colors, changing armor, and voice discrepancies. While some counterarguments exist, the potential for multiverse variants keeps fan speculation alive as the movie premieres on December 18, 2026.
Dan Stevens Confirms RoboCop Role: Prime Video’s Eight-Episode Reboot Has Its Alex Murphy
Dan Stevens will portray Alex Murphy in Prime Video’s upcoming RoboCop series, confirmed via his Instagram. He will play both Murphy and his cyborg alter ego in an eight-episode series. The show serves as an updated take on the original 1987 film, exploring themes of technology and corporate power.
Xbox Will Turn Your Game Discs Into Digital Copies Starting August 31
Microsoft has confirmed the long-rumored disc-to-digital feature, starting for Xbox Insiders on August 31. This allows players to claim digital versions of their physical games while retaining disc functionality. Entitlements transfer with ownership, supporting resale. However, Series S users and original Xbox/360 discs are excluded. A broader rollout is expected soon.
Project Hail Mary Made Me Cry at a Geode
The review praises a film by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller about a middle school science teacher, Ryland Grace, who befriends a rock spider named Rocky while navigating a space mission. The film successfully balances emotion, humor, and science, showcasing exceptional performances, particularly by Ryan Gosling. It’s a cinematic experience worth sharing.
I Went Into Goo Deer for the Monster and Stayed for the Register
Goo Deer is a first-person horror management game from VML Studios that hit Steam on June 22, 2026. You take over a gas station in a fogbound town, and underneath it is a hidden room where the sausage gets made. Except it is not sausage. It is Goo Deer, the drink the whole town is…
Lanterns Puts a Lot of Green Lantern History Into One Hour
Lanterns spends most of its second episode explaining itself. “Trust Fall” runs 52 minutes, and a good chunk of that is Green Lantern history getting handed to John Stewart, and to us, in one sitting. I had a fine time with it. I’m not sure everybody did. The Manhunter material is the heavy load. Antaan,…
Golden Axe Hits Paramount+ September 16 With a Meta Comedy Spin on Sega’s 1989 Classic
Paramount+ has unveiled the first trailer for its animated Golden Axe series, launching all ten episodes on September 16. Co-created by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler, the adult comedy features characters from the classic Sega beat ’em up, blending humor with nostalgia, as heroes team up against the villain Death Adder.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Has a Resurrection Problem and Nightcrawler Paid for It
The summary reveals that in season 2 of X-Men ’97, the theme of death lacks weight, as characters quickly resolve Gambit’s resurrection, undermining emotional stakes. The finale opts for a hopeful montage over grief, indicating a shift in storytelling. Despite its strong animation and character focus, season 2 falls short of season 1’s depth, rated…
Robin Williams’ Children Reactivate His Instagram After 12 Years to Fight AI Deepfakes
Robin Williams’ Instagram has reactivated after nearly a decade, managed by his children to share authentic memories and combat unauthorized AI recreations of his likeness. The family aims to create a trusted space for fans amidst growing concerns about AI exploitation. They are also launching new platforms to address this issue.
Marvel Fans Are Convinced Avengers: Doomsday Is Hiding a Second Doctor Doom
The D23 2026 reveal for Avengers: Doomsday sparked theories that Robert Downey Jr. plays a decoy Victor von Doom, with a second, undisclosed actor possibly taking on the true role. Fans speculate about costume changes and connections to other characters, while evidence suggests various interpretations of Downey Jr.’s part, leading to exciting debates ahead of…
ABC Sues the FCC: Disney Asks a Federal Court to Halt Early License Review
ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC to halt the early review of eight Disney-owned station licenses, alleging retaliation for programming choices linked to the Trump administration. The lawsuit calls the situation an “existential threat” and seeks an injunction against the licensing process, questioning its legality and intent.
The Doomsday Special Look Finally Makes It Feel Like an Avengers Movie
Concerns about Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Victor von Doom faded with the release of trailers showcasing his distinct voice. The narrative reframes Doom’s character as tragic rather than purely villainous, hinting at emotional depth and connections to the Fantastic Four. Coordinated teamwork among characters emerges, creating anticipation for the film’s grandeur.
The Jackass Crew Goes Out Tired, Bruised, and Weirdly Emotional
Twenty-five years after a 27-year-old named Philip John Clapp strapped on a bulletproof vest, stacked a few magazines under it, and shot himself in the chest for a laugh, the Jackass guys are calling it. Best and Last is the fifth and final mainline film in the franchise, and it shows up as two movies…
The Lanterns Premiere Makes a Quiet Case That Hal Jordan Was Always Afraid
The first five minutes of Lanterns are built around a single question, asked twice, in two very different rooms. In 1996, a young John Stewart and his two brothers watch a late-night special covering the reveal of Hal Jordan’s identity as Green Lantern. Hal, an Air Force test pilot, says he got the assignment because…
Sebastian Stan Says He Plays Harvey Dent In The Batman Part II
Sebastian Stan has confirmed that he will portray Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II, concluding speculation about his role. In an interview, he mentioned his inability to discuss film details, noting he often works under similar restrictions. The film is set to release in theaters on February 18, 2028.
Margot Robbie Will Lead Disney’s Next Pirates of the Caribbean
Disney is developing a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film featuring Margot Robbie in the lead, with Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow in a supporting role. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed discussions with Depp are ongoing, although nothing is finalized. The new film aims to combine separate projects focused on a female lead.
The Lanterns Premiere Made Me Wait, and That Ending Made It Worth It
Spoiler warning: this breaks down all of Lanterns season 1, episode 1, including the final scene. If you have not watched yet, bookmark this and come back. I knew the shape of this show about fifteen minutes in. Two mismatched investigators, a body in a part of America the camera treats like a foreign country,…
Everything Disney Announced at D23 2026
Disney showcased new projects at the Honda Center, featuring trailers and cast reveals, hosted by Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan. Highlights included Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday, X-Men, Star Wars reveals, Pixar sequels like Incredibles 3, and the confirmation of Frozen 3. Several exclusive clips were shown, remaining unseen by the public.
