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Horror fans are just two months away from seeing the long awaited sequel toBeetlejuice. Appropriately titledBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, the horror comedy directed byTim Burtonlooks to be a return to the old school filmmaking that made the original a 80s classic. The lead up to the sequel has given companies the perfect opportunity to celebrate the first film with a whole new wave of merchandise. This includedapparel collectionsand different4K editions. Now, NECA’s honoring the “Ghost With the Most” with anew stunning action figure....

Jamie Foxx, Jerry Maguire A botched audition from nerves led toJamie Foxxnot receiving the role thatCuba Gooding, Jr.secured inJerry Maguire,according to a post fromWENN. “I blew it, man,” Foxx said of the experience. “Maybe I wasn’t ready. Tom was just too famous, and I was too young.” At the time, Foxx was better known as a comedian rather than a dramatic actor. Though nervous auditioning alongsideTom Cruise, the actor is now a star in his own right....

Cate Blanchettis being honored at the 47th Chaplin Award Gala in New York City in April and the announcement came today thatBradley CooperandTodd Hayneswill pay tribute to Blanchett at the ceremony. She is being honored as an “internationally acclaimed actor, producer, artistic director, humanitarian, and dedicated member of the arts community.” Gala tickets arealready on salefor the event and it will feature clips and a conversation moderated by Haynes. Cooper, who recently starred inGuillermo del Toro’sNightmare Alleywith Blanchett will be a speaker....

Marvel Studios has unleashed the full-length, official trailer for the highly anticipatedCaptain America: Civil War, and it not only features new footage from the superhero smackdown, but also gives us our first look atTom Hollandas the new Spider-Man—much to Matt’s disappointment. In an unprecedented move, Marvel and Sony are sharing the Peter Parker character, with the webslinger making his debut inCivil Warbefore getting his own standalone feature, after which he’ll continue to weave in and out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

Spoilersahead for anyone who hasn’t seenThe Dark Toweryet. The Dark Towerhas finally arrived in theaters and …the criticsand thebox officehave not been too kind to it,neither at home nor abroad. While the tepid adaptation ofStephen King’svast and beloved mythologywasn’t exactly a bank-buster as far as its rumored $60 million budget is concerned, its inauspicious beginning is already casting doubt on the planned TV and feature franchise.The Dark Towerwas supposed to be the foundation, but it looks like it could be crumbling before it even gets built....

Quick Links Netflix’s new offering,Echoes, will seeMichelle MonaghanandMatt Bomergetting roped into a dark and dangerous story. The Australian miniseries follows two identical twin sisters, Leni and Gina Dimitri, who swap their lives and end up with a double life, only to find out that their secret scheme has deadly outcomes. Things get out of hand when one of them goes missing. Echoescomes from Australian director, producer, and writerVanessa Gazy, who is best known for creating the 2021 series,Eden....

AnyGame of Thronesfan can tell you thatGeorge RR Martinlikes to spin twisted tales, but unless you’re familiar with the rest of his cannon, you might not know the author also has a knack for horror. With Syfy’sNighflyers, inspired by Martin’s 1980 novella of the same name, one of the author’s best horror tales comes to the screen in an event series adaptation that follows a team of scientists and explorers on a mission to contact an alien race called the Volcryn before the Earth dies....

While new film releases are always exciting and most-often worthy looking forward to, it’s also special to go back in time and celebrate films of the past.2023 is not only shaping up to be a good year for new releasesbut is also the year so many incredible films celebrate big anniversaries. From films that are just hitting double digits to films turning 70, there’s plenty to celebrate – or watch for the first time, no judgment!...

The purposeful grimace and terrible sounds of Godzilla were hailed as box-office salvation last year, butGodzilla vs. Kongcouldn’t have made such a splash if it came out of nowhere. Legendary’sMonsterVersewouldn’t exist at all if not for the 67-year legacy of the king of the monsters, originating in the Japanese tokusatsu (special effects) pictures of the 1950s and 60s. These were the movies that traveled the world, made Godzilla into a household name, and delighted children of all ages....

Moviegoing audiences appear to be in the Halloween spirit this weekend as two holiday-themed debuts have cracked the top three in Friday’s box office. Perhaps surprisingly,Tyler Perry’s horror-comedyBoo! A Madea Halloweentakes the top spot while the more traditional scare-festOuija: Origin of Evillanded at number three. Smack in the middle of those two fright-filled features was the action-packed sequelJack Reacher: Never Go Back, fronted byTom Cruise. The trio earnedCinemascoresof A, B+, and C, respectively....

This week brought news thatIthas crept past the half-a-billion marker at the worldwide box office, currently holding over $505 million and still going strong. At the foreign box office, theStephen Kingadaptation has proven to be just as big a hit as it has been stateside, solidifying the long-held belief that little is more appealing to human beings than scary alien-monster clowns who torment and murder children for fun and sustenance....

It’s worth noting thatPower Rangersis not the only tv-to-film adaptation on the block this week. The other one isDax Shepard’s goofy take on the late 70s comedy seriesCHIPS, which is not looking very healthy at the box office after the Friday numbers started trickling in. The differences in approach are of particular interest, as Shepard’s film is a film that shirks any responsibility to embrace the modern day. In contrast,Power Rangersaggressively attempts to be part of the here and now, overtly playing towards the teenager crowd rather than nostalgists, though the latter category has seemingly been embracing the film as well thus far....

As Halloween approaches, it’s no wonder that audiences are looking for a good scare. Well, “good” is a bit subjective in this case, as the current number one movie in America isJigsaw, the eighth chapter in Lionsgate’s lucrative and truly lousy horror franchise. With Thursday previews added in, the latestSawmovie has brought in an estimated $7.1 million, putting it far ahead of all other comers at thebox office. There is no discussion:Jigsawwill remain on top for the rest of the weekend....