Author: Jacob Dressler

The trends that follow streaming can be quite fascinating to see unfold. While platforms often cancel shows for not performing well, these same shows can then perform unexpectedly well for other services. In this case, a series that did well before being canceled by Showtime has managed to become Netflix’s most streamed show. The aforementioned canceled series was added to Netflix on May 31, it quickly overtook it by June 9. This was noted by Nielsen in their list of Streaming Ratings. The data reveals that the Showtime series, once added to Netflix, managed to reach the top of its…

Armie Hammer experienced a rather successful acting career before sexual assault allegations pushed him out of Hollywood. Now, several years later, Armie Hammer reveals that he’s “happier than ever” despite being “broke” due to the allegations made against him. This was shared by Hammer while speaking with Bill Maher on a Club Random podcast episode. According to Armie Hammer, he was totally broke because his family didn’t send him any money. For Hammer, this is what made him much happier than he was as a Hollywood actor. Here’s what he stated on the matter: “Someone might look at me and go,…

The 1993 Disney movie Hocus Pocus didn’t make a smash at the box office during its initial release, but it did obtain a major following over the years. Enough so that Disney finally made a sequel for Disney Plus in 2022. Now Bette Midler, who stars as one of the three witches featured in both films alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, has updated fans on Hocus Pocus 3. Midler discussed the development of Hocus Pocus 3 while speaking on the talk show Busy This Week. It’s not exactly surprising that a third film is being developed, especially when…

Production on the latest two Avengers movies from Marvel Studios is getting closer to happening. The highly-anticipated MCU events now have a familiar pair of directors in talks to helm the films. Joe and Anthony Russo, the two brothers that have previously directed Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame along with Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, are now in talks to direct Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars. This exciting news was shared by THR. The outlet confirms that the Russo Brothers “are in early talks to return to Marvel Studios to direct not just…

The 2006 television series Dexter, which ran from 2006 to 2013, was a major hit for Showtime during its run. It was later followed by a limit series continuation titled Dexter: New Blood in 2021. Now a prequel series is next, with Dexter: Original Sin revolving around a young Dexter Morgan and his family. The first look at Dexter Morgan as he’ll appear in the new series has been shared below via Variety. Actor Patrick Gibson will portray this new iteration of the character, taking over from Michael C. Hall who played Dexter in the previous two shows. Other cast…

The Alien franchise has covered lots of ground over the years. The next installment in the series, however, will be visiting the timeline between Alien and Aliens. The final trailer for the film, titled Alien: Romulus, has now been released online. Fede Alvarez directed the film and also co-wrote the screenplay with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues to craft a story that returns to the roots of the Alien franchise. As the trailer below reveals, it’s a terrifying venture with the classic Xenomorphs that fans have come to both love and fear over the decades. The footage features the aforementioned Xenomorphs…

At one point in time, it seemed as though the entire world had their eyes on Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. The two celebrities famously went to court against one another, with each accusing the other of alleged domestic abuse and other atrocities. After the case went in favor of Depp, however, Amber Heard moved to Spain where she’s been living under a new name without any new projects to speak of. The first part isn’t exactly news, as it was previously reported that she was living in Spain under the pseudonym Martha Jane Cannary. The name was inspired by…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe began with actor Robert Downey Jr. and his role as Iron Man. It’s a character that Robert Downey Jr. continued to portray for several other installments throughout the franchise until he sacrificed himself to stop Thanos in Avengers: Endgame. Fans have since expressed their desire to see him reprise the role, and while nothing has been confirmed, a new rumor suggests that Robert Downey Jr. could return albeit as a new character. It’s certainly a strange rumor, but with the Multiverse involved, certainly just about anything is possible. The rumor suggests that Robert Downey Jr. could…

Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 horror comedy Beetlejuice is finally getting a sequel. Fans have already received several previous glimpses at the long-awaited continuation, but this new trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice gives us our best look at the film yet. The footage does line up with previous trailers, in that Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz now has a daughter named Astrid played by Jenna Ortega. Excitingly, Ortega has many more scenes in this trailer that give fans a better idea of her character and how she’ll interact with her mother. Additionally, Michael Keaton is also given more screen time in this trailer,…

The hit 2009 horror movie The Collector gave genre fans a new horror icon to appreciate. The titular villain returned for The Collection in 2012, and an additional sequel began production in 2019. Unfortunately, several rights issues stopped the long-anticipated third movie from happening – until now. Director Marcus Dunstan confirms that The Collected AKA The Collector 3 is finally back on track. Dunstan revealed as much while speaking in a new interview. Fans have been waiting years for a positive development on the film, and Dunstan was quite happy to finally give one out. According to Dunstan, the legal…