The Lion King VFX Studio Shutting Down Despite Disney's Box Office Win

The Lion Kingwas an incredible work of artistry by everyone involved, from the talented animators whose fingerprints were on every frame, to the iconic music, voice acting, writing, and direction that brought classic characters and an epic story to life. But that was 1994. 2019’sThe LionKingwas a cash grab in just about every sense of the word, a soulless rehash of the original movie that aped just about everything from the creative team’s hard work from 25 years ago without bringing much new to the tale....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Jeffrey Garcia

The Merc With a Mouth Gets Adorable Plushie Ahead of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’s Release

TheEntertainment Earth exclusiveplushstands at 12-inches tall and is completely poseable thanks to bendy wire running throughout the soft fabric piece. The figure comes in a hand-wrapped inspired shoebox decked out with theDeadpoollogo alongside some zany action-packed sketches. ThisDeadpoolwould fit right at home in another Disney-owned property,Toy Story. What’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ About? Deadpool & Wolverineis a long time coming.Ryan Reynolds’ Merc With a Mouthhasn’t appeared on the big screen for six years, whileHugh Jackmanwas seemingly done playing Wolverine when his famous X-Man died at the end of 2017’sLogan....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Bradley Patterson

This Contestant Is the Best Part of ‘Worst Cooks in America’ Season 28

Worst Cooks in Americapremiered Season 28 with a star-studded cast ofreality TVheroes and villains. The funny, sincere, and loudSebastian Bachis on the hero’s side. Bach, who chose to participate inWorst Cooks In Americato learn how to cook for his wife, stands out with his voice and jokes while being his authentic self. From quick dumb jokes to holding a tune, Bach makes sure to entertain. Unlike many other contestants,Bach’s jokes seem to flow naturally....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Erin Powell

Utopia Falls Trailer Reveals Hulu's Hip-Hop Sci-Fi Dance Series

If you’re anything like me, you walked out ofThe Giverthinking, “Man, if only the post-apocalyptic society had been built around a dance competition.” I also walked out ofThe Hunger Gameswishing it had been more likeWest Side Story, walked out ofThe Maze Runnerimagining the heights it could have reached as a season ofDancing With the Stars, and just sort of walked out ofDivergent. If for some inexplicable reason you’ve experienced all those same thoughts, then you are in luck - Hulu has just released the first trailer for their upcoming sci-fi young adult dystopian dance seriesUtopia Falls....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Ashley Garza

Valentine's Day Horror Movies for Those Who Hate the Holiday

When it comes toValentine’s Day, it seems there are only two schools of thought regarding the holiday. You either love it and the chance it gives you to be cheesy and shower your partner with candy and chocolate, oryou hate it and think it’s a Hallmark holiday. Horror is a niche genre of movies as it is, and there are some horror movies that put love at the forefront and set the underlying tone that if the characters love one another and stick together, they’ll be victorious through whatever evil is plaguing them....

June 2, 2025 · 9 min · 1713 words · Taylor Smith

Weekend Box Office: Infinity War Now 5th Highest Grossing Film Ever

In a surprise to absolutely no one,Avengers: Infinity Warhandily won its third weekend in release. The film pulled in an estimated $61.8 million to bring its domestic total to $547.8 million, but the big story this weekend was the film’s international performance.Infinity Warfinally opened in the highly lucrative Chinese market and pulled in a hefty $200 million, exceeding the entire runs ofThe AvengersandCaptain America: Civil Warin China. Perhaps surprisingly, this $200 million represents only the second biggest three-day opening ever in LC, which is a testament to just how huge the China market can be and explains why Hollywood isallabout appealing to Chinese audiences....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Monica King

Westworld Creators Propose a Weird Plan to Fight Season 2 Spoilers

WestworldSeason 1was an unusual viewing experience. While plenty of viewers were happy to watch along and learn the series' twists and turns as they were doled out, lots of us flocked to reddit and message boards to try and decipher the story’s mysteries with the power of the hive mind. And some folks were so good at it, they had some ofWestworld’s biggest surprised cracked by Episode 2. That puts the creative team in charge ofWestworld’s second season in a unique predicament – how do you continue to build a puzzle when your audience has proven way too adept at solving it?...

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Kevin Johnson

‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ Season 2: Teaser, Cast, Everything We Know So Far

Richter Belmont is back to hunt more power-hungry vampires. After a successful Netflix debut at number eight with over 2 million views,Castlevania: Nocturneis renewed for a highly anticipated Season 2. As the stand-alone sequel to the original animated seriesCastlevania, the series follows the origin story of Richter Belmont set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. For those following theCastlevanialore, the name Richter Belmont might ring a bell. That’s because Richteris the descendant of Trevor Belmont, the main protagonist of the 2017Castlevaniaseries (making Richter that descendant of Sypha Belmont as well)....

June 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Lisa Torres

‘Napoleon’ Digital Release Date Set Ahead of Apple TV+ Debut

Ridley Scott’sNapoleonmay have had a strong run at the worldwide box office — a $200 million gross for a film that was made for a streaming platform is surely just a tremendous bonus — but now it’s time for the little man with the big ego to conquer our homes as well, as the film arrives on premium video on demand on January 9. Joaquin Phoenixportrayed the legendary military leader— and egomaniac — in a terrific performance that spanned decades of Napoleon Bonaparte’s career....

June 2, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Curtis Henderson

‘One Piece' Character Posters Feature the Crew of the Going Merry

With just a couple of weeks to go untilOne Piecepremieres on television,Netflixis starting to deliver their final assets before the debut of their highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the popular anime. New character posters have been released by the streaming platform, featuring the crew of the Going Merry as they prepare to head out into the ocean in the biggest quests of their life. Only one person can rule the pirates of the world, and Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) won’t let anyone else take what he thinks is his destiny....

June 2, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Michael Fields

‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Sequel Gets a "Dark" Update from Its Writers [Exclusive]

It’s been said that stories hurt and stories heal, and for a lot of us, it’s been hurting to not know what happened to Auggie (Gabriel Rush) and Chuck (Austin Zajur) at the end of 2019’sScary Stories to Tell in the Dark. And you know what would heal it? A sequel.Perhaps one that was greenlit all the way back in 2020that has — much like the fates of Auggie and Chuck — fallen into a development purgatory over the last few years....

June 2, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Beverly Roberts

“I’m Laughing Thinking About It”: ‘The Four Seasons’ Cast Lose It Over the Netflix Comedy’s Funniest Scene

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Four Seasons Netflixis set to take viewers on an emotional journey through the course of a year with their latest heartfelt comedy,The Four Seasons. In the series, six old friends take what is supposed to be a relaxing weekend away, only to learn that one couple in the group is about to split — spoiler alert: the split unravels quite hilariously. The three couples — Kate (Tina Fey) and Jack (Will Forte), Nick (Steve Carell) and Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), and Danny (Colman Domingo) and Claude (Marco Calvani) — are shaken up by the news, which begins to transform their lives for the next year....

June 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1432 words · Brianna Johnson

'9-1-1 Lone Star' Showrunnner Addresses Whether We'll See Grace in the Series Finale

Before9-1-1: Lone StarSeason 5 began production, the team learned thatSierra McClainwould not return forthe final season. They had to pivot and focus on other characters, but Grace has remained a constant presence throughout the season. Viewers have been hoping Grace would make a final appearance as the show nears its end. However, there is bad news: ShowrunnerRashad Raisaniconfirmed toTV Linethat McClain will not be in the series finale or any other episode in Season 5....

June 1, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Michael Hudson