Author: Jacob Dressler

The Naruto franchise is popular as both a manga and anime series. Now it looks like Naruto is headed to live-action as well. As shared by Variety, a new Naruto movie is in the works. The film is intended to be live-action and already has a screenwriter attached to pen the story. The publication reveals that none other than Red Sonja screenwriter Tasha Huo has been tapped to write the live-action adaptation’s story. In addition to the upcoming Red Sonja film, she also wrote a screenplay for an animated adaptation of Tomb Raider. Clearly she has a knack for adaptations…

Squid Game: The Challenge is a reality TV series inspired by the Netflix hit Squid Game. Unfortunately, the series has faced controversy, initially because fans thought it went against the anti-capitalist messages from the original show. Now it looks like contestants from Squid Game: The Challenge are prepared to threaten legal action over injuries they received during production. As shared by THR, this update was announced by the British personal injury firm Express Solicitors on Thanksgiving Day. They’re representing two contestants from the show at this time, though they are in communication with other potential claimants. Here’s the statement shared…

Disney’s Marvel Studios is still working ahead with building the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The massive franchise first began with Iron Man in 2008 and has since expanded to a number of other films, shows, and spin-off projects. Now it looks like as many as four new MCU sequels are reportedly in development. With the release of Avengers: Endgame, the MCU has gone to great lengths to introduce a new number of superheroes. These characters are expected to carry on as the next Avengers team and even other groups like the Young Avengers and X-Men. Now, according to insider Daniel Richtman,…

Marvel’s Fantastic Four project is getting closer to finally shooting. Marvel Studios is currently choosing the cast for the highly-anticipated blockbuster. And, as we learn more about the film, it looks like they have a major actor in mind for an iconic Fantastic Four villain. The Fantastic Four comics first debuted in 1961, and the brand has been one of the company’s most iconic superhero teams ever since. Of course, that means they have their fair share of iconic villains, one of which has been most notably associated with the upcoming blockbuster. As we all know, Galactus tends to be…

With Marvel Studios working on its next slate of projects, many details are coming to light regarding upcoming MCU movies and shows. Now one report claims that a fan-favorite Marvel character is reportedly returning for their own solo movie. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is built up of solo movies and team-up events. Some characters were introduced individually, others were revealed in crossover events. For the latter, it’s always exciting when fans get to spend more time with those characters that never had a solo opportunity prior. Now, according to insider Daniel Richtman, it looks like one such Marvel character is…

It looks like Netflix is losing a popular action franchise to Amazon. This comes after Netflix spent as much as $30 million to try and create a new installment in said franchise. Netflix’s $30 million was spent across more than two years to try and get the project off the ground. Though Netflix “walked away when the tentpole’s budget, originally set for more than $200 million, could not be meaningfully reduced.” Kyle Allen was intended to star in the film. A new report reveals that “Amazon MGM Studios is in serious talks to mount a live-action ‘Masters of the Universe’…

Author Stephen King is widely recognized for his place in the horror genre. His stories have sold countless copies, inspired film and television adaptations, and motivated other writers to do the same. Now, however, Stephen King has been walking into another ballpark completely to defend The Marvels. King recently made his stance on The Marvels clear. “I don’t go to MCU movies,” he reminded fans on X, “don’t care for them, but I find this barely masked gloating over the low box office for THE MARVELS very unpleasant. Why gloat over failure?” Now, however, he’s given an answer to his…

Celebrity Billie Eilish is facing backlash on X for a number of comments regarding body-shaming. This began with a more recent comment made by Eilish, and resulted in fans bringing up a 2019 interview which has some similarly controversial comments. As she explained to Variety, Eilish was upset by the way people reacted to her body when she chose to wear a tank top in public at age 16. She claims that men don’t feel the same experiences regarding how people view their bodies. Here’s what she shared: “Nobody ever says a thing about men’s bodies,” Eilish told Variety. “If…

The production of Scream VII has faced a major shakeup behind-the-scenes. Star Melissa Barrera was fired by production company Spyglass and co-star Jenna Ortega seemingly left over scheduling conflicts. Now Spyglass is ordering a reworked version of Scream 7 – and they’re reportedly eyeing Neve Campbell. Neve Campbell previously starred as Sidney Prescott in the original four Scream films, and she returned for a supporting role in 2022’s Scream. She was absent for the events of 2023’s Scream VI, with Campbell having declined to return over a salary dispute. As shared by Variety, however, Spyglass may be willing to make…

Disney always uses their social media accounts to celebrate the holidays. As such, they took the time to celebrate Thanksgiving as they usually do. This time, however, Disney chose a photo that was quite different. When it comes to Thanksgiving, the company is usually tied with an image that features many of their iconic characters sitting at the dinner table. Fans will notably see Mickey Mouse and Minnie at the front of the table, with other characters spread throughout. Disney is now facing backlash, however, for a new rendering of the iconic artwork. It seems as though they may have…