Tim Burton’s “Batman” debuted on June 23, 1989. Following a challenging and at times grueling production phase, this film didn’t merely succeed; it transformed into a cultural sensation. It ignited a wave of Batman-themed merchandise, and caught Hollywood’s attention, leading them to recognize comic books not only as inspiration for children’s cartoons or occasional B-movies, but also for major motion pictures with substantial budgets.
As a passionate cinema enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the return of Daredevil in “Born Again” Season 2. The rumors swirling around have repeatedly mentioned fan favorites like Luke Cage and Iron Fist. However, one intriguing name that could potentially join this exciting ride is Elektra, skillfully portrayed by Elodie Yung.
It was reported that Bradley Cooper and Angela Sarafyan have been chosen for the roles of Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van, respectively, in James Gunn’s standalone Superman film. Although a number of well-known actors are being considered for key roles in this upcoming Superman movie since 2013, Cooper and Sarafyan will add their own stardom to portray Superman’s father and mother.
In contrast to the catastrophic ending of the first movie, which seemingly annihilated M3GAN, the sequel discloses that either her DNA or her AI programming survived. However, for Gemma (Allison Williams), whose robotics engineering laid the foundation for Megan’s creation, this survival has brought nothing but turmoil. Two years have passed since then, and in this continuation of the story, the AI program behind Megan is now controlled by a clandestine government agency. They developed another doll named ‘Amelia’, using her to execute lethal missions. Yet, when Amelia turns against them, eliminating anyone potentially harmful, Gemma and her niece Cady find themselves targeted.
Ahead of the July 9 premiere on this episode, Day made an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”. During their chat, they discussed the highly anticipated crossover and hinted at what viewers can look forward to from the Philadelphia-based series’ collaborative efforts. The actor from “Horrible Bosses” revealed that jokes were sharpened for the “Abbott” cast on his show, with Ralph being the amusing exception who chose to insert something slightly less explicit, as he put it.
In a new project, director Renny Harlin is back with a tale unfolding on the last day of a long road journey across the country. A mechanical failure leaves our protagonists stranded, seeking shelter in an isolated Airbnb rental. As darkness envelops, three hooded intruders create a chilling nightmare for them, persisting until the first light of dawn.
In the film “KPop Demon Hunters,” the story gradually unfolded the past of the character Jinu, offering viewers a deeper insight into his driving forces. It was revealed that Jinu used to be human, driven by the longing for a better life, which led him to transform under the malevolent influence of Gwi-Ma, thus abandoning his family. With an intriguing backstory and an unexpected close relationship with one of the demon hunters, the movie set up an engaging character development trajectory for Jinu (portrayed by Ahn Hyo Seop).
For quite some time now, the possibility of a sequel to Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Network” has been one of the most intriguing unfulfilled dreams in the film industry. However, it seems that this dream might be coming true soon, but with an unexpected alteration in the main cast.
In a thrilling turn of events, Riri Williams returns to the scene as the highly anticipated series, Ironheart, officially premiered in the 2025 TV lineup. Excited Disney+ subscribers have been gifted with the first three episodes of this limited series, brimming with intriguing advancements. One such plot twist is the disclosure of a substantial connection between the show and the Iron Man lore. Indeed, Riri Williams possesses her own armored suit, reminiscent of the one worn by the late Tony Stark. However, there’s an even more profound link that binds the series to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s inaugural film.
Currently, no movie studio has faced such extensive and prolonged damage as Pixar during the global pandemic. While some of its films were released directly on Disney+, this could have conditioned audiences to watch Pixar movies at home. However, only the sequel Inside Out 2 was a resounding success. Unfortunately, since then, Pixar has experienced a significant decline in its standing.