Cheri Oteri and Chris Elliott, both former cast members of Saturday Night Live, are officially returning for the next Scary Movie film, according to Deadline. Oteri played Gail Hailstorm in the first Scary Movie (2000), a comedic take on Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers from Scream. Elliott appeared in Scary Movie 2 (2001) as Hanson and later as Ezekiel in Scary Movie 4 (2006).
The upcoming film, Gene, will tell the story of the iconic actor Gene Wilder – famous for roles in The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Written by Jeremy Roth, the movie will explore both Wilder’s incredible life and his personal struggles, as well as the important relationships that influenced his career and his ongoing quest for happiness, according to Deadline.
James Gunn’s next DC movie, currently known as ‘Man of Tomorrow’, will continue the story started in the 2025 ‘Superman’ film. David Corenswet will once again play Superman, and Nicholas Hoult will return as his iconic enemy, Lex Luthor.
I just heard some exciting news! Apparently, Stephen King’s short story, “Mister Yummy” – it originally came out in 2015 – is finally getting the movie treatment. Intrinsic Value Films is handling it, and Troy Blake is writing the screenplay while Thomas Mahoney is producing. I’m really curious to see how this one turns out!
The film, set in the 1950s, stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a determined young man from New York City with a big dream: to become a ping pong champion. Despite facing disbelief from everyone around him, Marty is driven to prove them wrong. He begins by playing for money in local bars, and while his dedication leads to success, it also causes problems and adds emotional depth to the story. Each new preview of the movie has been impressive, and the latest trailer is the best one so far.
Ethan Hawke discussed his career highlights while receiving the Variety Virtuoso Award at the Miami Film Festival. He talked about his long-time partnership with director Richard Linklater – spanning nine films – and his recent collaboration with Taylor Swift on the song “Fortnight.” He also revealed a busy 2025 schedule filled with upcoming projects, including the films Blue Moon, The Black Phone 2, and The Lowdown, as well as a documentary he’s narrating, available on Apple TV.
Production on the new Ryan Gosling film, Starfighter, began in late August, and fans are excited for any news about it. While we await the first trailer or clips, director Shawn Levy recently shared a birthday post for Gosling that might give us a glimpse of the movie’s costumes – specifically, the gloves worn by the actor. You can see the photo on the director’s Instagram Story.
As a longtime fan of martial arts cinema, I have to say Jimmy Wang Yu was a true game-changer. Primarily working in the late ’60s and ’70s, he wasn’t just in great movies, he helped define the genre. We’re talking classics like The One-Armed Swordsman, The Chinese Boxer, The One-Armed Boxer, and the unforgettable Master of the Flying Guillotine – films that still hold up today and really show off his impact.
Joss Whedon, facing challenges at the time, created Firefly, which first aired on Fox in the fall of 2002. Fox had a reputation for quickly canceling promising science fiction shows, and Firefly seemed to be picked up with the hope it would become another Buffy the Vampire Slayer – but faster. Essentially, Firefly draws inspiration from the experiences of American Civil War veterans and Jewish resistance fighters during World War II. Captain Malcolm Reynolds and Corporal Zoe Washburn fought for independence against a controlling government called “the Alliance,” but they lost. Now they live on the edges of society with a crew of outcasts, including River and Simon Tam. Unlike the others, the Tam siblings came from wealth and privilege. River, a remarkably gifted child, attended an Alliance school but was taken hostage, tortured, and turned into a weapon. Her story should have been about overcoming terrible trauma and finding healing and love within the crew. Unfortunately, because the series only lasted 13 episodes plus a movie, River doesn’t get that satisfying resolution.
As a fan, it’s always been exciting to see DC and Marvel team up! It all started way back in 1976 with a legendary comic called Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man: The Battle of the Century. After that, they did a few more crossover events here and there throughout the rest of the 20th century, but they weren’t super frequent.