Movie News · Streaming Disney+ Cancels Planned Holes Series with Gender-Swapped Cast Disney+ has canceled its planned series adaptation of the 2003 film Holes, a project that intended to reimagine the story with a female lead and a male villain. The series, which had already cast Shay Rudolph and Greg Kinnear and completed a pilot directed by Jac Schaeffer, has been scrapped without a public reason provided. December 14, 2025 · 2 min read
Film Industry · Movie News Trump’s AI Executive Order Sparks Fears in Hollywood President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to block state-level regulations on artificial intelligence, a move the White House claims will sustain U.S. dominance in the field. This development amplifies existing industry-wide concerns about AI's impact on jobs, creativity, and the use of performers' likenesses in entertainment. December 14, 2025 · 2 min read
Trailers · Movie News Marvel to Release Multiple 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailers with 'Avatar 3' A new report indicates that Marvel Studios will debut four unique teaser trailers for 'Avengers: Doomsday' in theaters, with each teaser attached to a one-week run of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. The studio's strategy aims to drive repeated viewings of James Cameron's film, though it is anticipated that high-quality versions will quickly be released online to satisfy fan demand. December 13, 2025 · 1 min read
Movie News · Casting New Paranormal Activity Film Taps Indie Director for Franchise Rebirth Blumhouse has confirmed indie horror filmmaker Ian Tuason as the director for the next Paranormal Activity installment, with James Wan joining as a producer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project is being described as a "rebirth" for the long-running found-footage horror franchise. December 13, 2025 · 2 min read
Interviews · Film Industry James Cameron Addresses Performance Capture Regrets for Avatar Director James Cameron has expressed regret for previously concealing the performance capture techniques used in the first two Avatar films, stating he did a disservice to his cast. In a new interview, Cameron advocates for the acting craft involved and discusses the distinction between his methods and generative AI. December 11, 2025 · 2 min read
Movie News · Film Industry Trump Confirms Involvement in Netflix and Warner Bros. Merger Review Former President Donald Trump has confirmed a meeting with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos regarding the potential acquisition of Warner Bros., stating he will be involved in the antitrust decision. Meanwhile, an anonymous consortium of filmmakers has petitioned Congress to block the deal, citing concerns over theatrical windows and market dominance. December 9, 2025 · 2 min read
Streaming · Movie News Troy Joins Peacock Streaming Library in December The 2004 historical epic Troy, starring Brad Pitt, has found a new streaming home on Peacock as part of the platform's December content additions. The film, which was a major box office success despite mixed critical reviews, continues to be a popular title among audiences. December 8, 2025 · 1 min read
Film Industry · Movie News Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Suggests DCU's Future Under James Gunn Is Secure Following news of a potential acquisition, comments from Warner Bros.' David Zaslav and Netflix's Ted Sarandos indicate strong support for the current direction of the DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran. Despite fan speculation, the deal faces significant regulatory hurdles, and upcoming DCU projects are expected to proceed as planned for the foreseeable future. December 7, 2025 · 2 min read
Movie News · Film Industry Noah Hawley Reveals Why Paramount Canceled His Star Trek Movie Noah Hawley has explained that his original Star Trek film was canceled by Paramount Pictures due to a leadership change and concerns about audience reception for a new cast. The studio later pursued a reunion film with the Kelvin timeline cast, which also failed to materialize, leading to a new reboot currently in development. December 5, 2025 · 2 min read
Streaming · Movie News Streaming Inaccessibility for 1984 Viking Film 'When the Raven Flies' Hrafn Gunnlaugsson's 1984 Icelandic Viking film 'When the Raven Flies' is currently only available to stream in a low-quality, cropped presentation on YouTube. The movie, which was Iceland's official Oscar submission, lacks a proper restoration and faces an uncertain future on digital platforms. December 4, 2025 · 1 min read
Movie News · Film Industry Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele Producing 'Portrait of God' Horror Film Horror icons Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele are collaborating for the first time to produce a feature film adaptation of Dylan Clark's viral short film, 'Portrait of God'. The project, which sparked a competitive bidding war, will expand on the short's dark religious themes, with Clark directing from a script co-written by Joe Russo. December 3, 2025 · 2 min read
Film Industry · Interviews James Cameron Clarifies Stance on Generative AI in Filmmaking James Cameron has affirmed his opposition to using generative AI to create or replace actors, describing the concept as 'horrifying.' While acknowledging AI's potential for boosting visual effects efficiency, the director emphasized that the unique, authentic performance of a human actor is irreplaceable. December 2, 2025 · 2 min read