Author: Frank Palmer

In a surreal turn of events reminiscent of Weekend At Bernie’s, a Brazilian woman entered a bank in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, accompanied by the body of an elderly man, purportedly to persuade him to co-sign a loan. The woman, identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, was captured on video standing beside the deceased man, who was slouched in a chair. The footage, initially aired by TV Globo, Brazil’s primary broadcaster, depicts Nunes addressing the deceased as her “uncle” and imploring him to sign financial documents required for a $3,400 loan. “Uncle, are you paying attention? You must…

Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four MCU reboot has stirred up excitement with its casting choices, including Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Now, the spotlight falls on the casting of Silver Surfer, a pivotal character in Marvel lore. In a surprising move, Emmy-winning actress Julia Garner has been chosen to portray the iconic Silver Surfer. Most known for her performance in Ozark, Garner will play Shalla-Bal, a version of Silver Surfer from the comics. The character first made its appearance in 1968 and was created by…

Oftentimes these days we see new iterations of classic stories announced. There are plenty of reasons for this – perhaps they want to tell a story truer to its source, or advances in technology allow for a better representation of the material. As it so happens, now another classic movie is being rebooted for a new generation. In fact, fans will recognize this reboot for not only being based on a classic movie, but a classic novel as well. As such, there are plenty of fans eager to see a new iteration, whether it’s because they were a fan of…

Netflix continues to delight fans with its diverse array of original content, and the latest announcement is sure to bring joy to comedy enthusiasts everywhere. In a surprising move, Netflix has revealed plans to produce a sequel to a beloved 90’s movie classic, much to the excitement of fans who have eagerly waited over the years. The original movie, released in 1996, remains a timeless favorite among audiences, known for its humor and endearing protagonist. Its enduring popularity has cemented its status as a cult classic, with fans quoting iconic lines and reminiscing about memorable scenes for years after its…

With James Gunn taking over the DC Universe with the creation of the DCU, Batman has yet to be cast. An obviously huge role, it’s uncertain if Gunn has made his decision yet. One actor with a history with the role is Jake Gyllenhaal – and he recently expressed interest in playing the character again. Gyllenhaal’s interest in portraying Batman is well-documented. He was once considered for the role in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins – but it ultimately went to Christian Bale. However, Gyllenhaal’s enthusiasm for Batman has not waned. In a recent interview, when asked about the possibility of…

Netflix users have been raving about the new series The Gentlemen, based on Guy Ritchie’s 2019 movie of the same name. Since its release earlier this month, the show has become the streaming service’s biggest hit of the year. However, despite its popularity, there is one major complaint that many Netflix subscribers have voiced. The Gentlemen revolves around the characters Eddie Halstead and Susie Glass, played by Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, respectively. Eddie inherits land that has been taken over by a weed-growing empire led by Bobby Glass, played by Ray Winstone. Susie is the de facto head of…

The Alien franchise has been a staple in the world of science fiction for decades. From the iconic character of Ellen Ripley to the terrifying xenomorphs, the series has captivated audiences with its blend of horror and action. Now, fans can look forward to a new installment in the franchise with Alien: Romulus directed by Fede Álvarez. Alien: Romulus takes place on a derelict space station, where a group of young space colonizers stumble upon a terrifying life form. The official description states, “While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come…

The Star Wars franchise has expanded beyond the original trilogy, introducing prequels, sequels, and spin-off series that delve deeper into the rich lore of the Star Wars universe. The Acolyte is a new series set 100 years before the prequel trilogy, this new series promises to take viewers on a thrilling journey filled with mystery, intrigue, and lightsaber battles. The show is set during the High Republic era, a period in Star Wars history that takes place centuries before the events of the Skywalker saga. This era is a time of relative peace and prosperity for the galaxy, where the…

The iconic movie, The Crow, directed by Alex Proyas in 1994 has been the subject of much discussion recently due to the upcoming remake. The original film, based on the graphic novel, tells the story of a man who returns from the dead to avenge the murder of him and his fiancée. Tragically, the production of the film was marred by the untimely death of its lead actor, Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Now, as a new version  is set to hit the screens and Proyas has expressed his thoughts on the matter. Proyas, in a…

Before Bill Skarsgård was cast as The Crow in the upcoming movie reboot, many different actors were in talks to play Eric Draven at some point. One of which was Jason Momoa – who even screen tested for the role for a film that was going to be directed by Corin Hardy. The movie ended up falling apart one month before production was slated to start over what was called “creative and financial differences”. Falling the production being shut down, Momoa giving a long and heartfelt message about the project, saying: “I’ve waited 8 years to play this dream role.…