Movie News · Film Industry Smallville Creators’ Abandoned Iron Man Movie: The Studio Note That Killed It Smallville co-creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar revealed that their abandoned Iron Man screenplay for New Line Cinema collapsed after a studio executive demanded the hero lose his ability to fly. The project, which would have starred Tom Cruise, dissolved before production began, allowing Marvel Studios to eventually reclaim the rights and launch the MCU with Robert Downey Jr. March 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Movie News · Streaming Why Alfie Solomons Is Missing From Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Steven Knight explains why Tom Hardy's Alfie Solomons does not appear in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.' The writer prioritized a laser-focused narrative on Tommy Shelby to ensure the film remained accessible to new audiences while avoiding unnecessary fan service. March 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Interviews · Profiles Chris Pratt Recalls Awkward Wanted Set Moment with Angelina Jolie Chris Pratt recounted an embarrassing on-set story from his early role in the 2008 film Wanted, where he was accidentally stepped on and yelled at in front of Angelina Jolie. The actor also discussed the lasting impact of his Guardians of the Galaxy role on Hollywood leading man archetypes. January 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Interviews · Casting Matt Damon Reflects on Missed Role in Oscar-Winning 'Milk' Matt Damon reveals he was originally attached to star in Gus Van Sant's biopic 'Milk' before a scheduling shift led to Josh Brolin landing the part. Damon praised Brolin's performance, stating, 'It was probably better served by Josh. He was amazing.' January 19, 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