Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" debuted strongly with $218 million globally, slightly behind "Superman's" $220 million opening. The film performed well in several key markets, but underperformed in China. Other box office successes included "Superman" and "Jurassic World Rebirth" exceeding $500 million and $700 million respectively, while...
Rebecca Romijn, known for her roles as Mystique in X-Men and Una in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, discussed juggling both franchises at Comic-Con. She filmed season 4 of Strange New Worlds while simultaneously working on Avengers: Doomsday, a Marvel Cinematic Universe film reuniting her with several X-Men co-stars....
Comic-Con 2025 saw James Gunn receive a standing ovation for his "Superman" film, grossing over $200 million. The "Peacemaker" Season 2 panel showcased new footage, including a scene where Cena's character enters another dimension. Other highlights included previews of "Project Hail Mary," "Coyote vs. Acme" (a Looney Tunes...
Rebecca Romijn, reprising her role as Mystique in Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday, reveals that filming is ongoing and the script isn't finalized. While she's enjoyed working with both original and new cast members, she describes the experience as surreal. Romijn admits to having previously felt imposter syndrome playing Mystique, but...
Paramount+'s new Star Trek series, Starfleet Academy, focuses on a Gen Z cast of cadets at Starfleet Academy. The live-action show, already renewed for a second season, emphasizes personal growth, romance, and friendship, a departure from previous, more military-focused iterations. Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti star alongside a...
Junior Edwards, a beloved original cast member of the History Channel's Swamp People, passed away, as announced by his grandson, "Little" Willie Edwards, on Facebook. Junior, known for his alligator hunting skills and strong personality, left the show after Season 6 but returned in Season 12. Fellow cast...
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, set in the 32nd century, premiered its trailer at San Diego Comic-Con. The series follows a new class of cadets at a revitalized Starfleet Academy, exploring themes of hope and rebuilding after the Federation's absence. The cast includes Holly Hunter as Chancellor Ake, Paul...
Adam Sandler subtly honored his late Grown Ups co-star, Cameron Boyce, in his new Netflix film, Happy Gilmore 2. A scene shows Boyce on a TV screen, a touching tribute six years after Boyce's death at age 20 from epilepsy. This follows a previous tribute in Sandler's 2020...
Stephen Colbert reacted optimistically to South Park's controversial Season 27 premiere, which featured a nude deepfake of Donald Trump. Colbert joked about the episode's message, suggesting it highlights the importance of unregulated AI. The South Park episode also satirized Trump's lawsuits against the show and Paramount, culminating in...
Gwyneth Paltrow is Astronomer's temporary spokesperson following a viral Coldplay kiss-cam incident involving the company's CEO and chief people officer. The incident, showing CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot avoiding a kiss cam, led to their resignations and a surge in interest in Astronomer. Paltrow,...
