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When asked about possibly playing Aquaman again, given his initial portrayal of the character on Smallville, Ritchson stated, “No, I wouldn’t dare take that role from Momoa, as I hold him in high regard. I adore Jason Momoa.” He further mentioned, “However, I’d be interested in venturing into uncharted territories, and I have a feeling we might. We’ll see.” Even though Momoa is moving on to play Lobo in the DCU, Ritchson made it clear that he has no intentions of taking over as Aquaman.

Typically, it’s best to watch a movie series in the sequence of its releases. This list maintains that structure, but for easier navigation, we’ve categorized it according to different periods of Superman stories.

The initial movie earned $140 million, costing $90 million to produce. This suggests that the film didn’t turn a significant profit initially, but Lionsgate, the production company, plans to expand and develop this intellectual property (IP) with sci-fi fantasy elements that have potential for strong performance in various markets beyond theaters. These efforts aim to build long-term value for their library. While this approach carries some risk, Adam Fogelson, head of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, believes The Last Witch Hunter has become a popular favorite worldwide since its release, with fans rewatching it across various platforms over the past decade. He is excited about reuniting with Vin Diesel for the sequel, as they have worked together before, and looks forward to leveraging advancements in technology to create a sequel at a lower cost but on a grander scale.

In “Captain America: Civil War,” Spider-Man joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) due to a joint production agreement with Sony. More recently, Disney acquired 20th Century Fox, making it possible for X-Men and Fantastic Four to also become part of the MCU. Sadly, these characters won’t fully interact with the wider MCU until next year in “Avengers: Doomsday.” However, by December 2027, a dream that Marvel Studios has pursued for the past 17 years will finally materialize, transforming the MCU forever.

Cipes’ statement sparked opposition online, with supporters rallying behind the hashtags #SaveBeastBoy, while industry experts attribute it to creative disagreements rather than bias. Nonetheless, the incident brings unwanted attention to Warner Bros., a studio already grappling with avoidable controversies at this critical juncture.

In the third and darkest installment of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery series, the character portrayed by Daniel Craig, Benoit Blanc, takes on his most perilous case yet. A young priest named Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) is tasked with assisting the charismatic and enigmatic Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin). However, it becomes apparent that all is not as it seems within the church congregation. The devoted followers of Wicks include Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close), a pious churchgoer, Samson Holt (Thomas Haden Church), a reserved caretaker, Vera Draven, Esq., a tense lawyer (Kerry Washington), aspiring politician Cy Draven (Daryl McCormack), the town’s doctor Nat Sharp (Jeremy Renner), best-selling author Lee Ross (Andrew Scott), and talented cellist Simone Vivane (Cailee Spaeny). The sudden, seemingly impossible murder of one of the congregation members leaves no obvious suspect, prompting local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to collaborate with the celebrated detective Benoit Blanc in an attempt to solve a mystery that defies logic.

As a cinephile, I’d say Ang Lee’s 1993 masterpiece, “The Wedding Banquet,” was a breakthrough film for him as a director that truly showcased his talent. Interestingly enough, this iconic movie was reimagined in 2025 with an impressive ensemble of actors such as Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, and Kelly Marie Tran gracing the screen. The critically-acclaimed remake of “The Wedding Banquet” may have slipped under some radars at the box office, but if you’re a Paramount+ subscriber, you can catch it this week and see what all the buzz is about!

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that for the first time during Stephen Colbert’s era, “The Late Show” has been awarded an Emmy, marking a significant milestone in its late-night history. The timing is intriguing, with the announcement coming just under two months after CBS decided to cancel the show, and a month following the finalization of Skydance and Paramount’s mega-merger. Could it be that the TV Academy voters are subtly advocating for a reconsideration of “The Late Show’s” cancellation? Let’s delve into the details to uncover more.

Once again, Craig’s enigmatic detective Benoit Blanc faces an intricate case that seems unsolvable. A star-studded ensemble portrays the numerous suspects, featuring the crème de la crème of Hollywood talent such as Jeremy Renner, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, and Andrew Scott.

The storyline of “Star Trek: Khan” was initially conceived by Nicholas Meyer, the director of “Wrath of Khan,” as a way to bridge the gap between the “Space Seed” episode and the 1982 movie over three TV episodes. However, according to Beyer, who collaborated with David Mack to adapt “Star Trek: Khan” into podcast form, they eventually recognized that Meyer’s original concept might not be suitable for its intended format. As Beyer put it:

> “We came to a point where we realized that what Meyer had envisioned might not quite translate effectively in the format we originally planned.