Movie News · Analysis Furious Season 1 Ending Explained: Alice's Dark Twist The Hulu crime drama "Furious" concluded its debut season with a shocking turn that redefines protagonist Alice Black. Showrunner Liz Meriwether and star Emmy Rossum discuss the finale's implications and what may lie ahead in Season 2. September 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Casting · Movie News Why Practical Magic 2 Replaced Evan Rachel Wood With Joey King Director Susanne Bier has confirmed that the roles of Sally Owens' daughters are being recast with Joey King and Maisie Williams, a creative choice driven by the sequel's decision to age the characters down. The film, set 25 years after the 1998 original, is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 11, 2026. September 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Box Office · Movie News Spider-Man: Brand New Day Surges Toward U.S. Box Office Record Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has climbed to third place on the all-time worldwide box office chart and second on the domestic chart, closing in on the U.S. record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film posted the largest opening weekend and first-week haul in domestic history and has dominated weekly grosses throughout August. September 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Features · Profiles The Wrecking Crew 1968: Tina Louise's Underrated Spy Comedy A look back at the 1968 Matt Helm film "The Wrecking Crew," which featured Tina Louise fresh off Gilligan's Island alongside Sharon Tate, Chuck Norris's film debut, and Bruce Lee's first American production credit. The film remains a cult favorite of 1960s spy spoofs. August 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Movie News · Streaming Dark Matter Season 2 Premiere Reverses Season 1 Finale on Apple TV Dark Matter Season 2 on Apple TV opens by undoing the Dessens' hopeful Season 1 escape, sending Jason, Daniela, and Charlie back on the run. The premiere, titled "A Quiet Life," introduces a new Jason variant and a new investigator tracking the multiverse chaos. August 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Film Industry · Streaming Mike Judge Seeks to Reclaim Beavis and Butt-Head Rights from Paramount Animation creator Mike Judge has reportedly informed Paramount that he intends to exercise copyright termination rights for Beavis and Butt-Head, potentially reclaiming U.S. rights to the franchise he created in 1992. The move comes as Comedy Central has renewed the series for a 12th season and three seasons of the latest revival are already streaming on Paramount+. August 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Streaming · Movie News SCTV Coming to Netflix: All 135 Episodes Stream September 1 Netflix will begin streaming all six seasons of the classic Canadian sketch series SCTV on September 1, finally making the full 135-episode run widely accessible. A companion documentary directed by Jason Hehir is scheduled to follow on October 30. August 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Streaming · Box Office Jon Bernthal's The Accountant Becomes a Prime Video Action Hit Gavin O'Connor's 2016 thriller The Accountant, starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal, has surged on Prime Video's charts as one of the platform's most-watched action films. The film's runaway streaming success helped spawn a sequel and sparked speculation about a potential third installment. August 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Trailers · Movie News Ali G: Who Iz I Trailer Debuts, Sacha Baron Cohen Returns The first trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I? has been released, marking Sacha Baron Cohen's return to the character for a new mockumentary set to hit theaters on October 23, 2026. The film, which is also Cohen's feature directorial debut, blends hidden-camera interviews with a scripted storyline involving Ali G's girlfriend Julie. August 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Features · Movie News 5 Non-Sci-Fi Books to Read After Project Hail Mary Following the massive success of the Project Hail Mary film adaptation, readers seeking similar themes of survival, friendship, and self-discovery can find rich stories outside the sci-fi genre. These five non-sci-fi novels capture the same spirit, ranging from Daniel Defoe's classic Robinson Crusoe to Helen Keller's essays on perception. August 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Movie News · Film Industry Eight 2025 Novels Already Becoming Movies and TV Shows Studios are aggressively acquiring film rights to 2025 literary releases before they hit shelves, securing talent ranging from Julia Roberts to Jake Gyllenhaal for adaptations across multiple genres. These eight recently published books are already progressing through development and production at major studios including Netflix, Lionsgate, and A24. July 7, 2026 · 6 min read
Movie News · Analysis Andy Weir Criticizes Dystopian Sci-Fi Dominance in Modern Literature The Martian author Andy Weir argues that modern science fiction focuses too heavily on bleak dystopian narratives rather than optimistic futures. The former programmer believes technological advancement makes the future generally brighter than the past, criticizing the prevalence of oppressive YA sci-fi tropes. July 7, 2026 · 5 min read