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Despite Losing Batman and Superman, Nicholas Hoult Knew Lex Luthor Was for Him

The world works in mysterious ways, even the world of comic book casting. Nicholas Hoult has been trying to become a superhero for years. He was one of the actors being considered for the lead role in Matt Reeves’ The Batman and was also considered to play Superman for James Gunn. Of course, neither of those things worked out, but something else worked out that was even better. Hoult ended up as Lex Luthor, and, it turns out, it was a role that was speaking to him all along. Speaking to Hoult o

James Webb Discovers First-Ever Exoplanet by Taking a Picture of It

Okay, that's pretty cool. World's First Scientists harnessing NASA's James Webb Space Telescope took what appears to be the first-ever direct picture of an exoplanet resulting in its discovery, in yet another accomplishment for the mighty space observatory. An international team of astronomers published a paper on the historic finding in the prestigious journal Nature. "If confirmed, this would represent Webb’s first direct image discovery of a planet," they wrote of the finding, "and the li

DC’s ‘Sgt. Rock’ Movie May Not Be So Dead After All

James Gunn talks about what he’s looking for to add films to his DC universe. James Marsters may have let slip his role in the Buffy revival. Blumhouse has gotten its hands on the Saw franchise. Plus, what’s coming on Rick and Morty. To me, my spoilers! Saw Deadline reports Blumhouse has officially acquired the rights to the Saw franchise from Twisted Pictures and plans to bring James Wan and Leigh Whannell “back into the fold” to “guide the future of the franchise.” Sgt. Rock In conversatio

Yes I Will Read Ulysses Yes

When Richard Ellmann’s James Joyce hit the shelves in 1959, the sheer size of the book (842 pages, 100 longer than Ulysses ) was as dazzling as the degree of detail. Joyce, who had been dead for 18 years, vividly inhabited its chapters, getting drunk, going blind, spending money, spiting enemies, cogitating, and, of course, creating a series of works that immediately made literary history. Moving briskly across the first half of the 20th century (not just a single day in Dublin), Ellmann spun a

Return to Silent Hill is coming to theaters next January

The third Silent Hill movie is still heading to theaters. According to Deadline, Return to Silent Hill will premiere on January 23, 2026. The film is directed by Christophe Gans, who also helmed the original 2006 adaptation. Return to Silent Hill is based on the 2001 game Silent Hill 2. (Bloober Team's 2024 remake was one of our favorite games of the year.) The movie adaptation stars Jeremy Irvine and Hannah Emily Anderson. Akira Yamaoka, the game franchise's original composer, handles the scor

DC Studios Has Found Its Clayface

Clayface keeps picking up heat at DC. After a reportedly barnstorming pitch and script from Mike Flanagan, James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios has run forward to make the Batman rogue one of the first big stars of the new DC universe–and now we know who’s going to be playing him. Deadline reports that Tom Rhys Harries has been cast in the title role in what will now be the third major film out of the rebooted DC universe after Superman and Supergirl (formerly titled Supergirl: Woman of Tom

Ready for a New James Bond? This Is Your Ultimate 007 Guide to How We Got Here

The most recent James Bond movie, No Time to Die, had an ending unlike any its predecessors and opened the way to a whole new approach to the cinematic powerhouse — including, at some point soon, a new James Bond. The film wrapped up Daniel Craig's days as 007, and speculation is running hot about what lies ahead for Ian Fleming's superspy. The latest twist in the spy saga is this: Amazon MGM Studios is gaining creative control of the Bond franchise in a new arrangement with longtime Bond legac

James Bond's Move to Amazon Could Be a Good Thing

By now, you've probably heard that Amazon gained creative control of the James Bond franchise in a new joint venture with longtime rights holders Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who've decided to step back. As soon as the news hit, reactions that ranged from shock to curiosity to all-out fury cropped up on the internet. In short, all of the fandom ain't happy. Look, I get it. James Bond has surpassed the constraints of a straightforward spy narrative. He's the one who charted the course

Who Should Play the Next James Bond? Jeff Bezos Wants You to Chime In

Bezos. Jeff Bezos. The billionaire Amazon founder may have a big say in who gets cast in one of the film world's most iconic roles: Bond. James Bond. And fans have the opportunity to champion their favorite actors and try to capture Bezos' attention. Bezos kicked off a flurry of activity among Bond aficionados by posting a simple question to social media on Thursday: "Who'd you pick as the next Bond?" Bezos included a screenshot of a Reuters article highlighting the news that the Bond franchise

Amazon MGM gains creative control over James Bond movie franchise

What just happened? Amazon MGM Studios has secured creative control over the iconic James Bond franchise as part of a new joint venture formed with Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli, the long-standing producers of the 007 series. As the dust settles on this landmark deal, all eyes will be on Amazon MGM Studios to see how it will shape the future of one of cinema's most enduring and beloved characters. The newly established partnership will house the James Bond intellec

Who Should Be the Next James Bond? Jeff Bezos Wants You to Chime In

Bezos. Jeff Bezos. The billionaire Amazon founder may have a big say in who gets cast in one of the film world's most iconic roles: Bond. James Bond. And fans have the opportunity to champion their favorite actors and try to capture Bezos' attention. Bezos kicked off a flurry of activity among Bond aficionados by posting a simple question to social media on Thursday: "Who'd you pick as the next Bond?" Bezos included a screenshot of a Reuters article highlighting the news that the Bond franchise