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‎Few biblical passages have been invoked as frequently in debates surrounding sexuality as the verse from the Book of Leviticus often used to condemn same-sex relationships. For generations, that scripture has been cited to justify prejudice, discrimination, and pain experienced by LGBTQ+ communities. ‎ ‎Leviticus transforms queer trauma into a chilling horror story about love, faith, and survival. ‎Neon ‎ ‎Writer-director Adrian Chiarella channels the weight of that history into Leviticus, a queer horror feature that confronts those ideas through supernatural storytelling. ‎ ‎Initially, Chiarella considered making a film centered on so-called religious exorcisms intended to "cure" queer youth. However, the filmmaker ultimately arrived at a different concept: what if suppression of queer desire came not through exorcism, but through possession? ‎ ‎That premise forms the backbone of Leviticus, a horror film that combines social commentary with genre thrills. While ...

‎Anya Taylor-Joy has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum, becoming the latest major addition to the franchise. ‎ ‎The movie will be directed by Andy Serkis, who is also returning to portray Gollum. Set between The Hobbit trilogy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the story follows Aragorn and Gandalf as they search for Gollum in hopes of learning more about Bilbo’s ring, the One Ring that threatens all of Middle-earth. ‎ ‎Anya Taylor-Joy joins The Hunt for Gollum as Seren in the next Lord of the Rings film arriving in 2027. ‎Courtesy of Dior ‎ ‎Taylor-Joy will play Seren, a Sindar Elf from the Woodland Realm who serves as a trusted and deadly agent of King Thranduil, portrayed by Lee Pace. ‎ ‎Several familiar faces are returning for the film. Ian McKellen is set to reprise his role as Gandalf, while Elijah Wood returns as Frodo and Lee Pace returns as Thranduil. Taylor-Joy joins a group of new franchise additions that inclu...

‎Netflix’s Office Romance sets out to deliver a lighthearted romantic comedy centered on workplace attraction, but its fixation on professional ambition often overwhelms the romance at its core. ‎ ‎The film follows Jackie, played by Jennifer Lopez, the CEO of the highly successful New Jersey airline Air Cruz, and Daniel, the company’s in-house counsel, portrayed by Brett Goldstein, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Kelly. While their relationship is built on mutual attraction, it is equally defined by an intense devotion to their careers. ‎ ‎Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein star in a rom-com that struggles to balance workplace ambition and genuine romance. ‎Netflix ‎From the outset, the movie presents a world where work is not merely a necessity but a passion. Characters speak about their jobs with an enthusiasm that borders on obsession. Jackie and Daniel are united not only by their positions within the company but by a shared commitment to endless hours at the ...

‎The Creed universe is preparing for its next chapter with the upcoming Prime Video series Delphi officially moving into production. ‎ ‎In May 2025, Prime Video announced that Delphi had been given a series order. The project is executive produced by Michael B. Jordan and Marco Ramirez, with Ramirez also serving as showrunner. The series focuses on young fighters training at the Delphi gym in Los Angeles, a location deeply tied to both the Rocky and Creed franchises. ‎ ‎Prime Video’s Creed spinoff Delphi begins filming May 18 in Los Angeles with Michael B. Jordan producing. ‎Everett Collection ‎The gym has long been connected to Adonis Creed, played by Jordan, as well as his father Apollo Creed, portrayed by Carl Weathers. Tony “Little Duke” Evers, played by Wood Harris, now runs the facility and is expected to play a major role in the story. ‎ ‎During Amazon’s upfront presentation one year after the initial series announcement, Jordan confirmed that filming for Delphi will...

‎Raye is officially stepping into the world of acting, taking on her first scripted film role in the upcoming crime drama Lineage. The London-based feature is directed by Yann Demange and reported by Variety. ‎ ‎The British artist, whose real name is Rachel Keen, is best known for her breakout success in music, but Lineage signals a new direction in her creative journey. This will be her first dramatic role, following a brief appearance as herself in Netflix’s Black Rabbit. ‎ ‎Raye joins star-studded cast of Lineage, her first scripted film role in a London-set crime drama. ‎Billboard ‎ ‎Lineage brings together a notable cast, including French screen legend Isabelle Huppert, as well as actors Dali Benssalah and Adam Bessa. Details about Raye’s character remain undisclosed. ‎ ‎The story is set in modern-day London and follows Tariq, a young father recently released from prison who is trying to rebuild his life with his son, Amine. His progress is interrupted when he is drawn...

‎Prime Video has officially secured the future of one of its most successful series, as Reacher has been renewed for a fifth season ahead of its Season 4 debut. ‎ ‎The announcement confirms that the Amazon-owned streaming platform is continuing its strong commitment to the action-packed drama, which has become a major global hit. Season 5 was greenlit even before Season 4 arrives later this year, highlighting the platform’s confidence in the franchise’s ongoing success. ‎ ‎Reacher renewed for Season 5 by Prime Video ahead of Season 4, starring Alan Ritchson. ‎Sophie Giraud/Prime ‎Alan Ritchson will once again return as Jack Reacher in Season 5, continuing his lead role in the adaptation. However, Prime Video has not yet revealed key details about the upcoming season, including which of Lee Child’s novels will serve as its foundation. Nick Santora remains attached as showrunner, ensuring continuity in the series’ creative direction. ‎ ‎“From Lee Child’s globally beloved nove...

Classic horror stories often warn that wishes come with consequences, and Obsession embraces that idea with chilling effectiveness. Rather than simply repeating familiar genre tropes, writer-director Curry Barker reshapes the formula into a tense and darkly funny horror experience that constantly escalates its emotional and psychological discomfort. ‎ ‎Inde Navarrette and Michael in 'Obsession.' ‎Courtesy of Focus Features ‎ The story follows Bear, played by Michael Johnston, an awkward music store employee hopelessly stuck in the friend zone with his co-worker Nikki. Johnston portrays Bear as desperate, insecure and painfully believable, avoiding the temptation to make the character overly charming or sympathetic. Nikki, portrayed by Inde Navarrette, initially appears unaware of Bear’s deeper feelings. Their mutual friends Ian and Sarah observe the situation unfold, with Sarah quietly longing for Bear herself. After Nikki accidentally loses a necklace, Bear searche...

‎Vin Diesel announced Monday that Peacock is expanding the Fast & Furious universe with four television series, though NBCUniversal later clarified that only one project is currently in development. ‎ ‎Vin Diesel says Peacock is launching four Fast & Furious TV series, though NBCUniversal says only one is in development. ‎Universal/Getty ‎Speaking alongside Jimmy Fallon during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall, Diesel told advertisers that fans have spent years asking for more stories centered on the franchise’s legacy characters. ‎ ‎“For the last decade, we have realized that the fans have wanted more,” Diesel said. “They wanted us to expand the legacy characters, their stories. And for the last decade, the desire has been for us to enter the TV space.” ‎ ‎He then revealed what he described as a major expansion for the franchise. ‎ ‎“The news that I have here today is that Peacock is launching four shows from the Fast and Furious universe...

‎Justin Baldoni is taking issue with Blake Lively’s latest legal move, urging a New York judge to reject her attempt to keep discussions of her wealth out of their upcoming trial. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Baldoni insists her financial standing is central to the case—particularly because she introduced it herself. ‎ ‎Justin Baldoni opposes Blake Lively’s move to exclude her net worth from trial, arguing her finances and Ryan Reynolds’ income are key to her claims. ‎Adobe Stock; Bryan Bedder/Getty Images; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images ‎ ‎In filings submitted Friday, the actor-director maintains that Lively’s earnings and overall financial position are directly tied to her claims. She previously alleged she lost millions due to what she describes as a smear campaign orchestrated by Baldoni, estimating her losses at $161 million. ‎ ‎Baldoni is not stopping at Lively’s finances. He is also requesting that the court consider the income and professional standing of...

‎Beast opens with a bold, electrifying sequence that immediately captures attention and signals the film’s intensity. Directed by Tyler Atkins, the project merges the raw force of mixed martial arts with a dramatic storytelling approach, anchored by Daniel MacPherson’s standout portrayal. ‎ ‎Beast showcases Daniel MacPherson’s intense MMA transformation, blending brutal action with a deeply human story about family and purpose. ‎Deepwater Films ‎MacPherson steps into the role of Patton James, an MMA fighter dubbed “The Beast,” embracing a challenge that went far beyond appearance. Aware of the contrast between his previous public image and this demanding role, he approached it with determination to prove himself. ‎ ‎The actor’s preparation stretched across three years, shaped by repeated production delays. Instead of slowing progress, the uncertainty allowed him to refine every aspect of the character, both physically and mentally. ‎ ‎He began by consulting Paul Gallen befo...

‎The night begins with a storm and a broken-down bus, the kind of disruption that turns a routine journey into something uncertain. Five young ballerinas, traveling toward Budapest, find themselves with no choice but to seek shelter wherever they can. What they discover is an old inn, dimly lit and quietly unsettling, run by a woman named Devora. ‎ ‎Pretty Lethal follows stranded ballerinas who turn dance into survival, blending elegance and action in a neon-lit thriller led by Uma Thurman. ‎Amazon Studios ‎Devora, played by Uma Thurman, carries herself with a cold authority. She moves through the inn like someone who knows far more than she says, her presence commanding yet distant. The building itself feels like a character — filled with unusual details that hint at a past shaped by dance and something darker beneath it. ‎ ‎At first, the dancers are simply relieved to be out of the rain. Bones, Grace, Chloe, Zoe, and Princess settle in, their personalities clashing and bl...

Timothée Chalamet has unveiled a striking first-look photo from the upcoming film Dune: Part Three, confirming the official title of the next chapter in the sci-fi series. The image features Chalamet in his role as Paul Atreides. It focuses tightly on his eyes while he wears a Fremen stillsuit. In the photo, the character appears noticeably altered compared with his appearance in the earlier films, showing wrinkles around his eyes along with visible red scars. ‎ Timothée Chalamet unveils the first intense image from Dune: Part Three, showing a transformed Paul Atreides as Denis Villeneuve prepares the film for its 2026 release. ‎Courtesy of Warner Bros The reveal arrives ahead of the movie’s trailer, which is expected to debut later this week. The preview is anticipated to appear alongside the upcoming film Project Hail Mary. Director Denis Villeneuve is once again leading the production for Warner Bros.. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026. Vi...

‎Author Colleen Hoover says she now sees It Ends With Us from a different perspective following the legal conflict involving its stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. ‎ ‎The bestselling novel was adapted into a 2024 film featuring Lively and Baldoni. Hoover recently spoke about the situation while appearing on the podcast Open Book, hosted by Jenna Bush Hager, where she was promoting another film project, Reminders of Him. ‎ Colleen Hoover discusses viewing It Ends With Us differently following the legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni as their trial approaches. ‎Courtesy Everett Collection ‎During the discussion, Hager asked Hoover whether it had been difficult to see a story centered on sensitive themes become linked to a legal dispute. The author acknowledged that the situation has been challenging but explained that over time she has found it easier to separate the film’s success from the surrounding drama. ‎ ‎Hoover noted that the movie’s opening week...

‎The ruthless reputation of Tommy Shelby is firmly reestablished in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. In one memorable moment midway through the film, the aging gang leader confronts a reckless young thug who fails to recognize him. Shelby’s response is swift and merciless—he forces a grenade into the man’s shirt and sends him out of the pub before it explodes moments later. The extreme retaliation drew loud reactions from the audience during one screening, reflecting the brutal charm that has long defined Steven Knight’s crime saga. Through Cillian Murphy’s performance, Shelby remains violent and calculating, yet still carries enough humanity to keep viewers invested. ‎ ‎Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a wartime story packed with gangland brutality, Nazi enemies, and cinematic spectacle. ‎Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎For the first time since the characters debuted in 2013, Knight moves the Peaky Blinders story onto the ...

‎One particular moment in Avatar: Fire and Ash has sparked widespread discussion among critics and audiences alike — an intense, provocative encounter between the movie’s two main antagonists, Col. Miles Quaritch, portrayed by Stephen Lang, and Varang, the Ash People’s witch-queen played by Oona Chaplin. ‎ ‎James Cameron explains why the intense Quaritch–Varang scene in Avatar: Fire and Ash stands out, reveals it’s his favorite moment, and shares how Oona Chaplin won the role. ‎20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎The scene, which carries a heavy mix of sensuality, hallucinogenic elements, and power-driven tension, is strikingly bold for the typically family-oriented Avatar franchise. Beyond its shock value, it stands out as one of the film’s most compelling and unpredictable sequences — and it may even be director James Cameron’s personal favorite. ‎ ‎During the moment, Quaritch enters Varang’s tent hoping to persuade the volatile leader of the Ash People to...

‎“He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth.” ‎ ‎DC Studios has launched the first official trailer for “Supergirl”, dropping it online shortly after a private preview gathering in Manhattan hosted by co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, director Craig Gillespie, and lead star Milly Alcock. The trailer — and the star-filled event — clearly position Alcock’s Kara Zor-El as a far more hardened figure compared to her hopeful cousin Superman. ‎ ‎New “Supergirl” trailer reveals Milly Alcock’s darker, gritty Kara Zor-El, showcasing an anti-hero journey, cosmic chaos, and a bold new DC direction. ‎DC Studios  ‎ ‎Set to Blondie’s “Call Me,” the footage continues from Supergirl’s cameo at the end of Gunn’s “Superman.” Kara enters the Fortress of Solitude searching for her superpowered companion, Krypto, before the trailer cuts to her sitting alone in a dim room, exhaustion on her face, blowing out a single birthday candle and longing for a brighter future. ‎ ‎“Twenty-thr...

‎Another terrifying call is coming. Paramount Pictures has officially confirmed that Scream 7 will hit theaters on February 27, 2026, marking the next chapter in the long-running slasher franchise that began nearly three decades ago. ‎ ‎Scream 7 arrives February 27, 2026, with Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette returning for the next Ghostface showdown. ‎Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media ‎ ‎The Scream series first debuted in 1996, directed by the late Wes Craven, and quickly became one of horror’s most iconic franchises. After Craven’s passing in 2015, the saga was revived in 2022 with a new generation of Ghostface killers under directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, alongside legacy stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette. ‎ ‎Neve Campbell Returns as Sidney Prescott ‎ ‎Neve Campbell is officially returning as Sidney Prescott after sitting out Scream VI due to a pay dispute. The actress confirmed her comeback in March 2024, reuni...

‎Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have officially begun development on The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2, a sequel to the 2021 Oscar-nominated animated hit. The upcoming film will be directed by Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans, with production scheduled to start in early 2026. ‎ ‎Netflix and Sony Animation are developing ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2,’ directed by Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans, set for 2026 production. ‎Netflix ‎ ‎Martinez, who served as head of story for the original Mitchells vs. the Machines, makes his directorial debut with the sequel. Sans, known for co-directing The Bad Guys 2, joins him at the helm. The screenplay is being written by Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, the sister writing duo behind The Great North. ‎ ‎Netflix will once again distribute the animated feature as part of its ongoing partnership with Sony Pictures Animation. Both studios are reportedly aiming for a closer creative collaboration on the sequel than they had on...

‎Disney’s Tron: Ares is turning into one of the studio’s steepest box office setbacks of 2025, with industry sources confirming the sci-fi sequel is expected to lose over $132 million. The film, directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, and Jeff Bridges, reportedly carried a net production cost of $220 million—much higher than the $170–$180 million previously circulated. ‎ ‎Disney’s Tron: Ares is projected to lose over $132 million after underperforming globally despite a massive $220M production budget. ‎Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎Through its second weekend, Tron: Ares had earned a worldwide total of $103 million, including an $11.1 million domestic weekend marked by a steep 67% drop. Analysts estimate that even if the film reaches a $160 million global gross, its final losses will remain substantial. ‎ ‎At that projected box office total, Tron: Ares would generate approximately $72.2 million in theatrical renta...

‎Netflix is reviving its hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters for a limited Halloween-themed theatrical run across major U.S. cinema chains. The fan-favorite fantasy adventure will return to AMC, Regal, and Cinemark theaters from October 31 through November 2 for special sing-along screenings where costumes are encouraged. ‎ ‎Netflix re-releases KPop Demon Hunters in AMC, Regal, and Cinemark theaters for Halloween sing-along events from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. ‎Netflix ‎ ‎The Halloween event marks another significant step for Netflix, a company traditionally known for its streaming-first approach. The decision to bring KPop Demon Hunters back to the big screen signals growing collaboration between Netflix and major exhibitors. This is particularly notable as AMC, Regal, and Cinemark have historically avoided programming Netflix titles due to differing views on theatrical exclusivity windows. ‎ ‎KPop Demon Hunters follows a fictional K-pop girl group that battles demons through t...