Here's the Real Reason Why You Shouldn't Trust the Box Office Tracking for 'Superman'

This stretch of the blockbuster movie season has been referred to by some insiders as “the summer ofSuperman,” as the anticipation forJames Gunn’s new DC Studios film has reached its apex. Beyond the excitement that comes with the reintroduction of one of the most famous superheroes of all time, there is significant pressure uponSupermanto perform well, as it could signify a strength in the theatrical market. While this year has seen significant successes in the form ofA Minecraft MovieandLilo & Stitch, the general decline in the box office post-COVID has made it of critical importance to find crowdplasers that can kickstart a cultural conversation, similar to the phenomenon ofBarbieandOppenheimertwo years ago....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Terry Jones

How Clarke Wolfe Threw Curveballs at Her Actors in 'A Shining Example'

After years of acting in genre films likeDeathcemberand hosting episodes of series like AMC’sShow Me More,Clarke Wolfetook her first crack at directing with the short filmA Shining Example. The project proved to be a great chance for Wolfe to add her voice tothe horror spaceand employ some of the lessons she learned as an actor along the way. One thing she really wanted to emphasize as a director was experimenting with her actors and seeing what they’d do with alternate takes on a scene....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Marie Briggs

How Gus Vant Sant’s ‘Psycho’ Compares to Alfred Hitchcock’s

Gus Van Sant’s 1998 remake ofPsychois one of the strangest “blank check” type movies from an important American auteur. Fresh off the breakout success ofGood Will Hunting, Van Sant had the clout and resources to realize any dream project, and he chose to remake one of the most important and influential horror films of all time. While that part isn’t so strange, the fact that he decided to remake the film shot-for-shot in color, and even going as far as to mostly keep the same dialogue has flabbergasted audiences since its release and remains a curiosity (maybe even a novelty) in what is otherwise a nearly flawless career....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1104 words · Christopher Abbott

How to Add Membership Cards to Apple Wallet

Carrying a wallet stuffed with plastic cards can be cumbersome, but Apple’sdigital walletoffers a convenient solution.you’re able to addmembership cardsto Apple Wallet through associated apps like Starbucks or Delta, or sometimes directly from confirmation emails for online tickets.This digital approach helps declutter your physical wallet while keeping your membership benefits easily accessible with just a few taps on your iPhone. The process varies slightly depending on the card type, with some membership cards offering a direct “Add to Apple Wallet” button in their associated apps or confirmation messages....

August 10, 2025 · 11 min · 2341 words · Charlene Dawson

Hysterical: SXSW and FX Documentary Celebrates Women In Comedy

As long as there have been women in comedy, there have been men saying that women aren’t funny — an assumption tackled head-on by the upcoming FX documentaryHysterical, making its debut this March during (the virtual) SXSW. “If there’s anyone left who still actually believes women aren’t funny, then that opinion is going to change,” director and executive producerAndrea Nevins(Still Kicking,Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie) said via email. “These women will make you laugh in all kinds of ways — at yourself, at their predicaments, at their honest self-evaluations....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Kenneth Tucker

Inhumans Showrunner Scott Buck on Season 2 Possibilities

The ABC comic book seriesMarvel’s Inhumansexplores the Royal Family of the Inhumans, led by enigmatic king Black Bolt (Anson Mount) and his wife Medusa (Serinda Swan), who have to escape to Hawaii after a military coup in their home of Attilan. Once they are in the world surrounded by humanity, they must find a way to reunite with each other and return to their home before their way of life is destroyed forever....

August 10, 2025 · 10 min · 2058 words · Christina West

Is Disney+ Worth It? What's Streaming on the New Service

What Disney+ has going for it that makes it stand apart from its competitors is its content library. That’s not to say that every movie in the Disney+ library is superb (So very manyDon Knottsmovies), but Disney knows its brand is strong to the point that the navigation is structured around mini-brands: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. That doesn’t even mention the Fox side of the business Disney recently acquired, which also bringsThe Simpsonsand various Fox films likeAvatarto the streaming service....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Ian West

Jax Taylor Says ‘House of Villains’ Stars Wouldn’t Last Long on ‘Vanderpump Rules'

Jax Taylorstarted out as an original cast member ofVanderpump Rules,which follows the servers and bartenders ofLisa Vanderpump’srestaurants. So he’s more familiar with drunk arguments on camera than forming alliances. However, he competed to win the $200,000 prize and the title of “America’s Ultimate Supervillain” onHouse of Villains. Collider talked to Jax about his fellow cast members and why some of them wouldn’t make it on theBravoreality TVshow. Jax Taylor Didn’t Feel Comfortable Rooming With Omarosa and Anifsa The celebrity cast picked their rooms in the premiere episode....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Maria Perry

Jenna Lyons Is The Real Influencer On ‘RHONY’

This year’s reboot ofBravo’sThe Real Housewives of New Yorkbrought a whole new group of housewives to the show. Among a real estate developer, a brand ambassador, a former model, a content creator, and a fashion publicist,Jenna Lyonsstands out as the most fashion-oriented of them all. Her past work speaks for her as the former Executive Creative Director of J.Crew Group, as she transformed the company from a men’s catalog-focused brand into the fashion household name that it is today....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Jessica Harris

Jonathan Nolan Pulled Off the Perfect Plot Twist With This 'Westworld' Episode

Jonathan Nolanfirst earned a reputation as an innovator of genre storytelling throughhis work alongside brotherChristopher Nolan. Films likeThe Dark Knight,Memento,Interstellar,andInceptionmanaged to condense high-concept themes into entertaining narratives thanks to the careful dissemination of information; the Nolan brothers played with time to comment on the cyclical nature of storytelling, presenting revelations to the viewer in the most interesting way possible. This skill thankfully continued to resonate within Nolan’s television work, asWestworldearned a significant following based on its carefully interspersed plot twists....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Philip Reese

Josh Radnor on Rise and the Appeal of NBC's New Drama Series

From showrunnerJason Katims(Friday Night Lights,Parenthood) andHamiltonproducerJeffrey Seller, the NBC drama seriesRisefollows Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor), a dedicated teacher who sets out on a mission to take over the school’s lackluster theater department and turn it into what he believes it can be, even if no one else sees it. And as he works with the students in the high school production ofSpring Awakeningthat he’s directing, not only does it revitalize his passion for teaching, but it gives the teenagers a new outlook on their own lives, families and relationships....

August 10, 2025 · 9 min · 1737 words · Joshua Mendez

Kid Cosmic Season 2 Trailer Reveals Netflix Release Date

The fans of Netflix’s animated seriesKid Cosmichave two reasons to rejoice today. The streaming giant announced that the show has been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3, and has already dropped the trailer for the second season, which is set to premiere on September 7. The second season of the show comes only seven months after the premiere of Season 1, meaning fans get two seasons in the same year and a batch of new episodes are already in the works for Season 3....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · John Ellis

Leonardo DiCaprio to Produce and Likely Star in Another Round Remake

Leonardo DiCapriois ordering up another round ofAnother Round, having secured the English-language remake rights to last night’s Oscar winner for Best International Film. DiCaprio will produce and likely star in the remake, which will be developed as a different kind of vehicle for the Oscar-winning actor. Endeavor Content andBrad Weston’s Makeready banner will fully finance the project, which DiCaprio andJennifer Davissonwill produce under their Appian Way banner. Weston andNegin Salmasiwill produce for Makeready, and Appian Way’sMike Hamptonwill oversee the project on behalf of the company, which is expected to hire a writer relatively quickly....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · David Schwartz