Movies & Entertainment

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  • Jun- 2026 -
    18 June
    Rey Skywalker (Daisy Ridley) walks beside BB-8

    Disney’s ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Replaced With Universal Movie

    The modern blockbuster era has been defined by familiar names returning to theaters. Studios have revived dormant franchises, reunited legacy casts, and poured extraordinary sums into keeping major brands relevant. Yet recent revelations about the costs behind some of Hollywood's biggest hits suggest that approach may be reaching a turning point. Few examples illustrate the highs and lows of franc

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  • 18 June
    Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in 'The Fantastic Four'

    Two Years After Pedro Pascal Announcement, Marvel Confirms New Mister Fantastic Four Actor

    The future of Marvel’s First Family continues to grow across film and television as Reed Richards takes on an increasingly important role throughout the Marvel brand. When Marvel Studios announced Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, it ended one of the longest-running casting conversations in superhero entertainment. For years, fans campaigned for different actors to portray the leader of the Fantastic

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  • 17 June
    Lilo puts Stitch's claw on a record player

    ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Actor’s Death Leaves Disney Fans Devastated

    A generation of Disney fans is saying goodbye. For many millennials, Lilo & Stitch was unlike any other Disney movie. Released in 2002, the animated film centered on an unconventional family, a mischievous alien, and a young girl who never quite fit in. The movie became a major success for Disney and spawned multiple sequels, a television series, merchandise lines, theme park appearances, and, mor

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  • 17 June
    A hand holds a smartphone displaying the Disney+ app welcome screen

    Disney+ Is About to Have Its Biggest July in Recent Memory, and Here Is Everything Coming

    Streaming services have quiet months and loud months. July 2026 on Disney+ is shaping up to be one of the loudest the platform has had in a while, packed with a Descendants sequel, the return of a beloved animated series, a genre-bending Simpsons exclusive, a full weekend dedicated to shark documentaries, and a 24-hour patriotic broadcast covering all 50 states. Whatever kind of viewer you are, th

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  • 17 June
    Shrek and Donkey in first 'Shrek' film

    “Not My Shrek:” Fans Trashing ‘Shrek 5’ Animation Style Over Shocking Character Makeover

    The return of Shrek should have been a straightforward celebration for longtime fans. Instead, DreamWorks' newest teaser has created one of the biggest animation debates of the year. The first full trailer for Shrek 5 has finally arrived, giving audiences another look at the next chapter in the beloved franchise. While excitement remains high for the sequel, reactions to the footage have been far

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  • 17 June
    The Mummy from 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy'

    Top 10 Horror Movies of 2026 Ranked by Box Office

    From a sleeper prestige hit to a YouTuber's submarine nightmare, this year gave horror fans a lot to scream about. 2026 has been a genuinely great year to love horror movies. Not great in the safe, franchise-safety-net way — great in the way where a film you didn't know existed finds you at midnight and refuses to let go. Ten films have crossed $1 billion combined worldwide (per figures collated f

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  • 17 June
    Harry (Dominic McLaughlin), Ron (Alastair Stout), and Hermione (Arabella Stanton) in their Hogwarts robes

    After Recasting News Surfaces, ‘Harry Potter’ Series Brings Long-Lost Character Back

    For years, Harry Potter fans have pointed to one missing character whenever conversations turn to what the original films left behind: Peeves the Poltergeist. Now, HBO's upcoming television adaptation has answered that long-standing complaint with a casting choice that may say more about the series than any announcement released so far. The network has officially cast Peter Serafinowicz as Peeves,

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  • 16 June
    Tom Holland as Spider-Man looking shocked

    Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Sparks Concern With “Last Film” Claim

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still weeks away from release, but speculation about Peter Parker's future is already reaching a fever pitch. The fourth solo Spider-Man film arrives next month, following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). That movie ended with Peter making the ultimate sacrifice, choosing to erase himself from the memories of everyone he loves in order to save the multiver

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  • 16 June
    Woody and Buzz in 'Toy Story' (1995) with Woody's arm wrapped around Buzz

    Disney Warns ‘Toy Story 5’ Takes the Series Into Uncomfortable Territory

    For three decades, the Toy Story franchise has managed to do something few movie series ever accomplish. It has grown alongside its audience. What started as a groundbreaking animated film in 1995 eventually became a story about friendship, growing up, loss, change, and learning when to let go. Every installment introduced new emotional themes, but they always remained wrapped in adventures that a

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  • 16 June
    Cast of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' cast wearing blue suits, sitting on a couch

    Marvel’s Fantastic Four Retcon Reveals a Major Doctor Doom Replacement

    Marvel fans have spent months discussing what The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) means for the future of the MCU. Most of those conversations have focused on Reed Richards, Galactus, Franklin Richards, and the looming arrival of Doctor Doom. Now, a newly released comic may have revealed an unexpected answer to one of the franchise's biggest mysteries. The surprise isn't that Marvel changed the

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