Josh Weiss
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‘Dial Of Destiny’ Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael Unpacks Visual Secrets Of ‘Indiana Jones 5’
"It was a very big movie, it was a lot of fun and done with a lot of love." → Read More
'Fast X' assembles Toretto family (and Jason Momoa's Dante) in latest poster as tickets go on sale
You can't spell "poster" without "family." Well, technically you can, but that's not the point. Universal Pictures has unveiled a brand-new theatrical poster hyping up Fast X (in theaters this May) and nearly every character — be they friend or foe — is present and accounted for. → Read More
An unruly 'Cocaine Bear' helped Elizabeth Banks present award for Best Visual Effects at Oscars 2023
If you give an American black bear some cocaine, it might just follow you to the 95th Academy Awards. That's exactly what happened to Elizabeth Banks Sunday evening when the actor/filmmaker/producer arrived onstage to present the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. → Read More
'Fast X' will reportedly feature an end credits tag with a surprise cameo
Like death and taxes, post-credit scenes are pretty much a given in the current age of the MCU and mega-blockbuster franchises. The vast majority could be seen as jumping on the Marvel Studios bandwagon, of course, but the Fast & Furious series is no fair weather subscriber to the Hollywood trend. → Read More
'Mrs. Davis' writers created their own AI algorithm to come up with Peacock series' episode titles
Mrs. Davis — the upcoming Peacock series from co-creators Tara Hernandez (The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon) and Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen) — is, in some regards, your classic sci-fi thriller about the dangers of rogue artificial intelligence and what happens when a sentient machine begins to think it's better than its human creators. → Read More
Jenna Ortega tells Jimmy Fallon that 'Wednesday' Season 2 will 'up the horror aspect a little bit'
A writers' room has officially convened for Season 2 of Netflix's hit show, Wednesday, Jenna Ortega revealed Thursday evening on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, while promoting Scream VI (now playing in theaters everywhere) and her → Read More
Watch Jenna Ortega try, repeatedly, to nail promo for her 'Saturday Night Live' hosting debut
You're probably familiar with the expression, "Throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks." And we're guessing Wednesday and Scream VI star Jenna Ortega and the folks producing the latest promo spot for her debut as host of Saturday Night Live this weekend know → Read More
Watch Jimmy Fallon sing 'Mario' theme song with voice cast of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'
Is there a more iconic video game theme song than the one composed by Koji Kondo for the original Super Mario Bros. title? Not likely! → Read More
Jenna Ortega reluctantly does viral 'Wednesday' dance ahead of 'Saturday Night Live' hosting debut
Even Jenna Ortega is a little burnt out from the viral Wednesday dance that took the internet by storm following the premiere of Netflix's Addams Family-inspired television series. The actress tries in vain to explain this simple fact to three cast members of Saturday Night Live in a new promo spotlighting her hosting debut this weekend. → Read More
Watch: 'Cocaine Bear' stars play 'True or False?' with 'Crazy Animal Headlines'
Is reality stranger than fiction? Cocaine Bear cast members Alden Ehrenreich and O'Shea Jackson Jr. prove just how weird things can get in nature by playing a hilarious game of "True or False?" with a number of headlines concerning out-of-control animals. → Read More
'Renfield' director Chris McKay wants sequel that takes deep dive into psyche of Nic Cage's Dracula
What would Sigmund Freud have to say about Dracula's deep-seated emotional issues? We'll never know for certain because one is a fictional character and the other's been dead for almost a century. But don't worry too much about it — filmmaker Chris McKay is here to ponder the mysteries of the immortal vampire psyche, so you don't have to! → Read More
After Kevin Feige’s 'Star Wars' movie - remembering 8 more sci-fi flicks that died in development hell
Did you sense it? A disturbance in the Force? Variety brings word that the future of the Star Wars franchise on the big screen is once again in doubt. → Read More
'Renfield' star Nic Cage says he doesn't feel the need to join the MCU: 'I'm Nic Cage'
Two rounds in the Marvel Universe as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider seems to have been enough for Nicolas Cage. → Read More
'Binging with Babish' goes full Jack Horner with pie inspired by 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'
Want a taste of Big Jack Horner's evil baking empire? Binging with Babish — the popular YouTube channel known for recreating dishes featured in popular culture — has just the thing with a new episode inspired by Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. → Read More
How does Hugh Jackman bulk up to play Wolverine? It takes more than 8,000 calories a day
Hugh Jackman is taking his return as Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool 3 very seriously. Posting on Twitter, the actor revealed the high-calorie diet that's helping him gain mass for the hotly-anticipated Marvel Studios blockbuster (bowing late next year). → Read More
'Renfield' writer Ryan Ridley describes Dracula horror-comedy as 'a superhero blockbuster'
Bummed about Mahershala Ali's Blade getting postponed till next year? → Read More
Where can you stream Edgar Wright's 'Cornetto' trilogy? 'Shaun of the Dead,' 'Hot Fuzz' now on Peacock
Sometimes, all you want to do is go to the Winchester, have a nice cold pint, and wait for things to blow over. → Read More
Brendan Fraser helps deliver words of wisdom as Gilvin of the Tree in 'Tonight Show' sketch
You've seen him fight undead mummies as Rick O'Connell. You've seen him swing through the trees as George of the Jungle. Heck, you've even seen him journeying to the center of the Earth. Now, behold Brendan Fraser in his greatest role yet — Gilvin of the Tree! → Read More
Joseph Gordon-Levitt on his 'Anthony Perkins-Hitchcock moment' in Episode 9 of 'Poker Face'
Never trust a person who likes to drink coconut rum without a mixer. → Read More
How 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' design vibe was inspired by the games, metal album covers & more
Unless you haven't been watching the various trailers and clips that have been released so far, it should come as no surprise that The Super Mario Bros. Movie (in theaters everywhere next month) represents a crash course on the character's 42-year history. → Read More