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Leslie Grace as Batgirl looking out over Gotham City in Batgirl

How Brendan Fraser Really Feels About The Batgirl Movie Being Scrapped

By Ryan Scott 15 days ago

Brendan Fraser, who played the villainous Firefly in WB's unreleased Batgirl movie, doesn't hold back when talking about the film being shelved.

An assortment of goods from South Park, Ratatouille, Dune, Superman, Christmas Vacation, Wicked, Toy Story, and KPOP Demon Hunters on Mondo poster for Wicked

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Coolest Clothes, Gear, Homegoods & Decorations For Movie & TV Fans

By Ethan Anderton 15 days ago

In this part of the 2025 /Film Holiday Gift Guide, we've got an amazing assortment of clothing, gear, home goods, and more from your favorite movies & TV shows.

Paul Rudd as Scott Lang is seen in closeup in Ant-Man

The Real Reason Director Edgar Wright Left Marvel's Ant-Man Movie

By Joe Roberts 16 days ago

Edgar Wright's choice to step away from Marvel's Ant-Man has long been chalked up to 'creative differences,' but the truth isn't quite as dramatic as that.

The Last Ronin stands with his back to the camera in TMNT: The Last Ronin

Why Paramount's R-Rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Was Canceled

By Ben Pearson 17 days ago

Paramount has scrapped its planned live-action adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an R-rated adaptation of the beloved comic.

David Corenswet as Superman holding up a phone looking angry in Superman

Superman Director James Gunn Has One Big Rule On His Sets

By Ryan Scott 18 days ago

James Gunn is known for the positive vibes on all of his sets, and it's due to his requirement that there's one rule everyone must follow.

Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in the Fortress of Solitude in Superman

Nicholas Hoult Got His Superman Audition By Sliding Into James Gunn's DMs

By Ryan Scott 18 days ago

Nicholas Hoult had appeared in plenty of high-profile films before securing his audition for James Gunn's Superman, but he got that audition in an unusual way.

Paul Rudd as Ant-Man is seen in closeup in Ant-Man

Former Ant-Man Director Edgar Wright Subtly Called Out The Problem With Modern Comic Book Movies

By Joe Roberts 18 days ago

In discussing his departure from Marvel Studios' Ant-Man, director Edgar Wright pinpointed the biggest issue with modern comic book and superhero movies.

Batman/Deadpool #1 cover showing Batman and Deadpool facing off

Marvel And DC's Latest Crossover Is The Result Of A Cosmic Tinder Hookup (Seriously)

By Devin Meenan 18 days ago

Marvel's Deadpool and DC's Batman have just met in the pages of a crossover, and the explanation for how is kind of wild.

Xolo Maridueña as Blue Beetle putting his hand over his mouth on the bus in Blue Beetle

5 Reasons Why Blue Beetle Flopped At The Box Office

By Ryan Scott 19 days ago

DC's Blue Beetle movie is trending on Netflix, finally finding an audience after flopping at the box office. Here's what went wrong when it hit theaters.

Images of book covers for Simply More, Batman: Revolution, The Art of Bob's Burgers, The Making of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, John Candy: A Life in Comedy, and Stranger Things Season 1 script book on top of the cover for Superman: The Art and Making of the Film

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers

By Ethan Anderton 19 days ago

If you've got a movie and TV lover on your shopping list, here's a collection of books that are worth gifting (or just buying for yourself) this holiday season.

Milly Alcock's Supergirl looks confused in the Fortress of Solitude in Superman

The Unusual Way Milly Alcock Learned She Was DC's New Supergirl

By Joe Roberts 20 days ago

When Milly Alcock found out she had won the role of Supergirl in James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe, she didn't learn that info in a traditional way.

The Suicide Squad walking through the jungle in The Suicide Squad

James Gunn Quietly Featured Two Guardians Of The Galaxy Stars In The Suicide Squad

By Rafael Motamayor 20 days ago

James Gunn has formed his own acting troupe over the years, even subtly bringing back multiple Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy actors for The Suicide Squad.

Marlon Brando's Jor-El is seen in closeup in Superman

Marlon Brando's Behavior On Christopher Reeve's Superman Set Made Filming A Headache

By Joe Roberts 20 days ago

Marlon Brando was paid a lot of money for only 12 days of work on the Christopher Reeve Superman movie, and he didn't make it easy.

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - Bruce Wayne, in shadow, putting on the Batman mask for the first time

A Kenner Toy Ruined One Of The Best Batman Movie Twists Ever

By Devin Meenan 20 days ago

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has one of the best twists of any Batman film. Unfortunately, a Kenner toy openly spoiled the Phantasm's true identity.

Christopher Reeve's Supermen stands against a city backdrop in Superman

The Cary Grant Movie That Helped Christopher Reeve Land His Superman Role

By Joe Roberts 20 days ago

Christopher Reeve once revealed that a Cary Grant performance inspired him when he was trying to figure out how to play Clark Kent in Richard Donner's Superman.

Cameron Diaz at the bank as Tina Carlyle in The Mask

Anna Nicole Smith Was Originally Cast In The Role That Made Cameron Diaz A Star

By Lee Adams 20 days ago

Cameron Diaz had an unlikely breakthrough performance that turned her into a household name, but the role originally belonged to Anna Nicole Smith.

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi strikes a fierce pose as Dek in Predator: Badlands

Predator: Badlands Director Missed Out On One Key Marvel Movie – And That Changed Hollywood In A Major Way

By Jeremy Smith 20 days ago

Years before he directed Predator: Badlands, Dan Trachtenberg could've changed Hollywood history by helming a major Marvel Cinematic Universe movie.

Admiral Kirk looking stern in Star Trek: The Motion Picture

The Woman Who Saved Star Trek From Cancellation Appeared In The Franchise's First Movie

By Witney Seibold 21 days ago

Star Trek fan Bjo Trimble played a big part in saving the original series, which resulted in an appearance in the first Trek movie.

Christian Bale as Batman wearing his mask in Batman Begins

Christopher Nolan Modeled Batman Begins After One Of The Greatest Superman Movies Ever Made

By Jeremy Smith 21 days ago

Christopher Nolan took direct inspiration from a celebrated Superman movie while making Batman Begins, though not so much in terms of the film's tone.

Chris Pratt a Peter Quill stands in a green room in Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's 'Creative Committee' Tried To Force Major Changes To Guardians Of The Galaxy

By Joe Roberts 21 days ago

Marvel Studios' infamous 'creative committee' wanted James Gunn to make some baffling changes to Guardians of the Galaxy, including one related to its music.

Batman interrogating Scarecrow in Batman Begins

Why Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins Was Designed As A Solo Movie, Not A Trilogy Starter

By Michael Boyle 21 days ago

Every movie in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy stands on its own, which was a deliberate choice Nolan made starting back on Batman Begins.

Captain America looking concerned in Captain America (1990)

Marvel's 1990 Captain America Movie Shot An Entire Day With No Film In The Camera

By Witney Seibold 21 days ago

Marvel's infamous 1990 Captain America movie was so low-budget that it shot for an entire day without any film in the camera. Allow us to explain.

Harley Quinn standing by a car in Batman: The Animated Series

Joel Schumacher's Canceled Batman Movie Had A Shocking Take On Harley Quinn

By Michael Boyle 21 days ago

Joel Schumacher's canceled Batman sequel, Batman Unchained, would've featured both Scarecrow and a decidedly unconventional take on Harley Quinn's backstory.

Dulcea on a rocky beach in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie

Why Mariska Hargitay Was Fired From The Original Power Rangers Movie

By Witney Seibold 21 days ago

Before Mariska Hargitay was the leading lady of Law & Order protecting New York City, she nearly helped The Power Rangers save the universe.

James Gunn in front of posters for various Troma films

If Superhero Movies Must Exist, Thank God A Dude Who Worked At Troma Is Leading The Charge

By Danielle Ryan 22 days ago

James Gunn got his start at Troma, and the skills he acquired there can help make the DC Universe (and future superhero movies in general) a success.

Batman (Robert Pattinson) crouches and looks down in The Batman (2022)

DC Has The Perfect Solution For Fans Hungry For Robert Pattinson's Batman Sequel

By Devin Meenan 22 days ago

The Batman 2 is still a long way off, but DC has released a comic that's perfect for fans of Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight.

Brainiac looking ominous amidst shrunken cities in Superman

Brainiac Is The DC Universe's Next Major Villain - But Which One Will James Gunn Choose?

By Pauli Poisuo 22 days ago

Upcoming Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow will feature Brainiac as the villain, but the comics have many different Brainiacs for James Gunn to choose from.