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Last Octoberwe reportedthat Disney was courtingDeadpoolwritersRhett ReeseandPaul Wernickto rebootPirates of the Caribbean. The series was waning and even thoughOn Stranger Tidesmade over a billion worldwide andDead Men Tell No Talesmanaged a respectable $794 million worldwide, there was still the matter ofJohnny Depp’s fading star power and costly price tag. A reboot or semi-reboot would give the property new life and allow it to move on from Depp even if his Captain Jack Sparrow had been the face of thePiratesfranchise....

Today, media company Meet Cute, which has produced over 300 original audio rom-coms since its inception, has announced their latest partnership withPretty Little LiarsauthorSara Shepardon a new scripted podcast. The nine-part series, titledCruise Ship, will premiere on July 6 with new episodes dropping each Tuesday throughout the summer month. Shepard first conceived the idea ofCruise Shipwhile the world was technically shut down thanks to COVID-19, in the fall of 2020. The desire for escapism from present circumstances led the author to mull over the idea of a set-piece where a lot of meet-cutes (a term most often used in romance where two people destined to fall in love encounter each other for the first time) would take place....

For the most part, FX has kept its original series contemporary.The Americanswas set in the 1980s, but the network hasn’t often picked up projects that are costume dramas (except forThe Bastard Executioner, and we all know how that went). That will change, though, with the announcement of aShōgunlimited series, announced by FX CEOJohn Landgrafduring the TV Critics Association summer press tour. The 10-episode series will be based onJames Clavell’s bestselling novel, withAndrew Macdonald,Michael De Luca, andMichaela Clavellserving as EPs alongsideTim Van Patten, who will also direct multiple episodes....

Marvel Studios has its own way of doing things when it comes to introducing new characters in the MCU. Recently,Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel was introduced as a mutant as opposed to the character’s comic book Inhuman origins, Tony Stark in the MCU was the biological child of Howard and Maria Stark while in the comic he’s an adopted son. Thor, Hela, and Captain America have all also had their origin stories changed....

Taylor Swiftis undoubtedly one of the most talented and versatile stars in music, and it’s not hard to see why. She is beloved worldwide for her all-American girl-next-door looks, heartfelt songs, and unforgettable performances. The superstar has released a total of eleven albums, excluding her remastered albums, and has written several hit songs, such as “Shake It Off,” “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” and “Cardigan.” More recently, thefourteen-time Grammy Award-winnerannounced on beauTravis Kelce’s podcast that she will be releasing a new album soon titledThe Life Of A Showgirl....

Back in May,ABC canceledRoseanneafter starRoseanne Barrtweeted racist comments, which were the latest in a long line of horrible tweets. But that was no reason for theRoseanneproperty to stop printing money for ABC or for the non-racist cast and crew to lose their jobs. In June, ABC gave astraight-to-series orderforThe Conners, a spin-off featuring the non-terrible people fromRoseanne. Here’s the plot synopsis: After a sudden turn of events, the Conners are forced to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before....

Isn’t swearing fun? As much as it offends your grandparents and teachers, there’s no better feeling in the world than letting out a big four-letter word when stubbing your toe or eating a good meal. There’s something so gratifying, funny, and familiar about swear words. Of course, context matters, and there is a time and place to use course language, and like anything else is best when used appropriately. When it is used at just the right moment,it’s proven to have actual benefits to your health....

Warner Bros. has unveiled a gallery of high-resolution images fromThe LEGO Batman Movie, which is looking more and more like it could make a case for the best onscreen iteration of the DC Comics character ever. The Dark Knight has a long history on the silver screen, but results have been mixed. You have the universally beloved entries likeChristopher Nolan’sThe Dark KnightorTim Burton’sBatman, you have the godawfulBatman & Robin, and you have divisive efforts likeBatman Returns,The Dark Knight Rises, andBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice....

It’s never easy to be the first, especially when a ton of eyeballs are on you. So when Season 1 ofThe Morning Showpremiered in November 2019 (a whole ass lifetime ago), the Apple TV+ series — the brand new streaming platform’s flagship offering — suffered a bit from both heightened expectations as well as a bit of confusion as to what the show was meant to be. (After all, given the number of one-time sitcom stars in the cast, it’s easy to understand why so many people assumed that the show would be, you know, a comedy....

As the 20th century turned into the 21st, there was a new development in the film industry. A niche subgenre began to emerge within the horror space, a type of film that would later be categorized as “found footage.” These are movies that strive to have the audience believe that they were never meant for general consumption. It was material that had been lost and was “found” and then shown to the masses for our entertainment....

1987’sLethal Weaponwas more than just another buddy action picture of the time. Within the dark intensity of its violence and cynical humor, novice screenwriterShane Blackfound an emotional core to the partnership between a cop with a death wish opposite a family-oriented veteran detective looking to retire. OnceSuperman: The MoviedirectorRichard Donnercame on board, he castMad Max’sMel Gibsonwith one ofThe Color Purple’s breakout actors,Danny Glover, to bring Black’s characters to life. Together,magic was made on the silver screenand audiences were captivated by the duo....

Like all of you, I couldn’t be more excited to seeAvengers: Infinity War. As a huge fan of what theRussoBrothersdid onCaptain America: Winter SoldierandCaptain America: Civil War, my expectations forInfinity Warare probably a bit too lofty, but if anyone can pull this colossal movie off it’s directorsJoeandAnthony Russo, screenwritersChristopher MarkusandStephen McFeely, andKevin Feigewith his amazing producing team at Marvel Studios. With the movie set to world premieretonightin Hollywood, over the weekend, Marvel and Disney held a massive press junket with the stars and filmmakers here in Los Angeles....

WithBumblebee, Paramount and Hasbro not only added another box office win for theTransformers, they secured the most critically acclaimed film in the franchise. But what’s a little harder to see without the facts and figures to back it up is the effect thatTravis Knight’s film, the first in the series to be helmed by someone other thanMichael Bay, will have on the movies to come. The relatively more slowly paced, less chaotic, and more character-focused story was met with praise but also some disappointment by moviegoers, citing a distinct “lack of action” and Bayhem....