These Two Hollywood Icons Are Producing a New Drama for NBC

A new drama series fromAngela BassettandCourtney B. Vance’s co-ownedBassett Vance Productionsis in the works at NBC and Universal TV, but with little details unveiled as of now. The project with the working titleKeatscomes on the heels of the production company’sHeist 88, released in September 2023 and centered on Vance playing a smooth-talking criminal taking on a final job before officially heading to prison. According toDeadline, the dynamic duo Bassett and Vance serve as executive producers of the project alongside their company’s president,Lynnette Ramirezand scribePilar Golden....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Justin Walls

This Heartwarming French Werewolf Comedy Is Netflix's #1 Movie Worldwide

Amid the spooky season, not everyone wants the intense scares orgore of a film likeTerrifier 3. Over onNetflix, a heartwarming French family comedy with werewolves is thriving as Halloween nears.Family Pack, which hit the platform earlier this week, has already reached #1 worldwide and is far outpacing other originals likeThe Shadow Strays,Justice, andLiam Hemsworth’sLonely Planet. Directed byLupinco-creatorFrançois Uzan, the film is based on the board gameThe Werewolves of Miller’s Hollowcreated by and whisks a family off to medieval times to play a “deadly” game of deception....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Michael Brewer

Ti West’s ‘X’ Is Coming to Netflix Next Month

Horror sequels are seemingly endless these days and 2024 is going to be full of them. However, one of the most beloved modern franchises of late has beenTi West’sX. The slasher starringMia Gothin a horrifying duel role debuted in the spring of 2022. Genre fans haven’t looked back since. Now, ahead of the final part in theXtrilogy,MaXXXine, debuting later this year,Xwill be killing its way to Netflix next month. The popular streamer has announced thatXwill be coming to the platform on Thursday, February 1....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Rebecca Miller

Wednesday: Lady Gaga Recreates Viral Dance Sequence

Pop iconLady Gagahas finally joined in theWednesdayfever that has gripped fans worldwide. One of the most fan favorite moments from the series has beenJenna Ortegadancing in the Rave’N Ball episode toThe Cramps’ 1981 song, “Goo Goo Muck.” However, fans recreated the dance sequence on TikTok, set to a sped-up version of Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” from the 2011 albumBorn This Way. Now, the artist shared her own clip dancing the Wednesday way....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Anita Johnson

Will Ferrell Backs Out of Ronald Reagan Movie After Outcry

It appears thatWill Ferrellwon’tbe playing an Alzheimer’s-ridden PresidentRonald Reaganafter all. A couple of days ago, word surfaced that Ferrell wasin early talksto star in and produce the comedyReagan, which “begins at the start of the ex-president’s second term when he falls into dementia and an ambitious intern is tasked with convincing the commander in chief that he is an actor playing the president in a movie.” The script byMike Rosoliolanded on the Black List and even had a live read performed this past March byLena DunhamandJohn Cho, but almost immediately after news broke of Ferrell’s involvement, there was considerable backlash over the controversial take on the former president’s life....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Michael Yates

‘Conclave’ Elects To Continue Its Global Box Office Crusade As It Approaches New Milestone

Having delivered a respectable performance at the domestic box office, the drama-thrillerConclavehas begun its international roll-out ahead of the Oscars season. The movie is expected to be a top contender across various categories, and appears to be ticking all the right boxes commercially as well.Conclaveis nowapproaching a new global box office milestone, having already earned over twice its reported production budget. The movie is based on the 2016 novel of the same name byRobert Harris, and followsthe tense eventssurrounding the election of a new Pope....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Debra Little

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Proves That We’re Not Bored of Dinosaurs but of Bland, Needless Characters Instead

Jurassic World Rebirthmay beone of the biggest disappointments of the year, proving that this franchise deserves to be extinct, but blame for the film’s shortcomings cannot be placed on its cast. Even thoughDavid Koepp’s script is riddled with plot holes and shockingly inept dialogue, the characters of Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson), Duncan Kincaid (Mahershala Ali), Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey), and Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend) succeed based on the charisma of the performances....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Devon Moses

‘Sinners’ Scores a Huge Horror Movie Milestone at Monday Box Office

Ryan Coogler’speriod horror movie,Sinners,continues to perform well at the box office after its July 02, 2025, U.S. theatrical release. StarringMichael B. Jordan(Creed)in a double role, the film haspulled in an impressive $55.8 million in the U.S.and an additional $75.5 million globally.Sinnersearned a record-breaking $7.8 million on its first Monday, which marks thesecond-highest Monday for an R-rated film, just behindIt(2017). After its premiere,SinnerssurpassedWorld War Z’sMonday earnings of 7.6 millionand outperformed Warner Bros....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Michael Wiggins

‘Thanksgiving’ Director Dishes on the Kill He’s Most Excited for Fans To See

Since his directorial debut with 2002’sCabin Fever,Eli Rothhasbuilt a loyal following eager to tune in for the next projectthat will have them squirming in their seats. From the first two titles of theHostelfranchise which he directed to the stomach-churning story of cannibalism inThe Green Inferno, Roth has continued to deliver shocking kills and jaw-dropping moments with each production. During an interview with Collider’sSteve Weintraub, Roth was more than happy todish on the kill that he’s most excited for audiences to seein his recently released holiday slasher,Thanksgiving....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Margaret Johnson

‘The Idol’: Let’s Talk About THAT Episode 2 Scene

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 2 of The Idol.The Idolreturned this week to amp up the already psychotic Hollywood farce that the premiere presented. With months of speculation and scandal around the mysterious and likely offensive stance the show was going to take on feminism and sexuality in the music industry,Sam Levinsonis delivering on his own initial promises. The pilot episode ended with a cringe-worthy moment where Tedros (Abel Tesfaye) suffocates Jocelyn in what seemed to be some sort of psycho-sexual rebirth for the young pop star, and while nothing too untoward happened throughout the second episode (by Levinson’s standards), it concluded with a scene that was more stomach-turning than shocking or sexy....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Christopher James

"I Didn't Really Know What I Was Doing": Tom Welling Reflects on the Early Seasons of 'Smallville'

It’s possible that “somebody save me” is a thought that crossedTom Welling’s mind while he was filming the earlier seasons ofSmallville. During a MegaCon panel that celebrated different iterations of Superman, at which Collider’sMaggie Lovittwas in attendance, the actor talked about the first few seasons of the hit series and how the on and off-screen relationship withJohn Schneider(The Haves and the Have Nots) was fundamental for him to build some self-confidence....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Gregg Palmer

'Big Brother' Season 25 Premiere Recap: The Multiverse Introduces New Surprises

The summer craze we’ve all come to love over the years is back, asBig Brotherreturns for Season 25.Julie Chen Moonveswelcomed usback into the houseon Wednesday night during the live 90-minute premiere. As always, much of the first episode was spent introducing us to the cast. The action was few and far between but when we finally got there, it truly felt like the start of a season that will be much different than we’ve become accustomed to....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Sheri Jones

'Kantara: Chapter 1' Trailer — Rishab Shetty Goes Deep With Tulu Mythology

The first look atKantara: Chapter 1is out, and our jaws have dropped. The prequel to last year’s smashing box office hitKantara, the upcomingperiod action thrillerwill deepen the “Bhoota Kola” mythology and will take fans back in time to see the origins of the shamanistic dance performance. Director-actorRishab Shettyhas established his storytelling prowess with the original movie and the new teaser flaunts his visual aesthetic. The new teaser opens in the familiar forest as Shiva chases the source of the voice he’s hearing, which reminds him of the light he’s bestowed with which“illuminates the past and the future....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Jamie Allen