Movie News · Film Industry Will Smith Sued Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Incident Actor Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management Inc., have been hit with a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation following a disturbing incident involving musician Brian King Joseph during a 2025 tour. Smith's legal team has issued a statement denying all allegations as false and baseless. January 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Streaming · Movie News Blazing Saddles Returns to HBO Max Streaming in 2026 Mel Brooks' classic and controversial 1974 western comedy Blazing Saddles is scheduled to return to the HBO Max streaming catalog on January 1, 2026. The film, known for its sharp satire of racism and genre tropes, remains a fan favorite with high ratings and three Oscar nominations. January 2, 2026 · 1 min read
Streaming · Release Dates Riddick Franchise Films Coming to Peacock Ahead of New Sequel The complete Riddick film series, including Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick, and Riddick, will be available to stream on Peacock starting January 1, 2026. This streaming move precedes the upcoming sequel, Riddick: Furya, which has begun production and will see Vin Diesel reprise his role as the titular antihero. January 2, 2026 · 1 min read
Interviews · Film Industry Ryan Coogler Wanted Kraven the Hunter in Black Panther, Says Sony Said No Ryan Coogler has revealed that his original plan for the first 'Black Panther' movie included the classic Spider-Man villain Kraven the Hunter. Sony Pictures, which holds the film rights to the character, denied the request, leading the director to use Ulysses Klaue instead. January 2, 2026 · 2 min read