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Two Star Wars Films Just Reappeared on Paper. Neither Has a Date.
A trade listing dated 3 September put both Star Wars: New Jedi Order and Dave Filoni's long-dormant crossover film back on paper — the first sign of life from either in about a year. It is not a greenlight, and Lucasfilm has said nothing. But these are the two films Kathleen Kennedy pointedly did not discuss on her way out the door.
September 8, 2026 1:10 am
Band of Brothers Turns 25, and the New Documentary Can Only Interview the Actors
Band of Brothers turns 25 on Wednesday, and HBO is marking it with a documentary called Legacy. In 2001 the series came packaged with a film in which the real men of Easy Company told their own story. This one interviews the actors. Not by choice — there is nobody else left to ask.
September 7, 2026 1:05 am
Spider-Man Needs $45M for the All-Time Record. Its Lead Over Star Wars Is Shrinking.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day sits at $891.5M domestic after five weekends at No. 1. It needs $45.1M more to take the all-time record from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Every outlet is treating that as a formality. The weekend-by-weekend numbers say otherwise.
September 5, 2026 1:20 am
The Lord of the Rings Producer Is Starting a New Fantasy Franchise at 82
Barrie M. Osborne, one of only three producers credited on all three original Lord of the Rings films, is launching a new fantasy franchise called Wars of the Drakons. It is his first producing job in more than a decade, and he is 82.
September 2, 2026 1:35 am
IMAX, 70mm, Dolby: What the Formats Actually Mean When You Buy the Ticket
The ticket page offers you six options at four prices and explains none of them. Here's the plain version.
August 23, 2026 1:00 am
Release destination revealed for 'Madden,' Nicolas Cage’s football biopic
Nicolas Cage is set to suit up for Madden’s legendary story beyond the field, and it’s not the kind of role you’d expect from him.
August 20, 2026 7:26 am
2026 preview: 10 of the biggest upcoming movies worth the wait
Clear your calendar: 2026 is stacked, and these 10 upcoming movies are the ones everyone’s waiting for.
August 19, 2026 2:07 am
Franchise rethink at Netflix reportedly nixes David Fincher’s Squid Game spinoff
Another casualty of Netflix’s shifting priorities: a David Fincher project now reportedly scrapped.
August 12, 2026 4:12 am
December 18’s box office showdown comes with bigger stakes than ticket sales
Call it the main event at the box office: Denis Villeneuve’s vision vs. RDJ’s MCU return — place your bets.
August 8, 2026 6:01 am
Game of Thrones cracked its biggest dragon question twice in five years
House of the Dragon’s latest episode has reignited the lore question, and, frankly, the books set firmer rules than most assume.
July 31, 2026 12:24 am
Toy Story 5 hits $1 billion worldwide, third in the franchise
Disney says the Toy Story franchise has just chalked up another $1bn earner, after a punchy overseas surge.
July 28, 2026 10:43 pm
Scarlett Johansson tipped as Gotham’s next big bad in The Batman Part II leak
A fresh The Batman Part II leak has Gotham buzzing, thrusting Scarlett Johansson into a mystery role that could upend the sequel. Here’s what the latest whispers suggest about the Dark Knight’s next chapter.
July 15, 2026 9:08 pm
Jennifer Lawrence Plots Her Dream Reality TV Show
Jennifer Lawrence opens up about her reality TV obsession and teases her secretive concept for Breakup Island, hinting at ambitions to launch her own television network.
January 26, 2026 3:45 am
Why ‘Crystal Skull’ Deserves a Fair Go in the Indiana Jones Saga
Was the fourth Indiana Jones film really as bad as everyone says? We take a closer look at its bold choices, wild moments, and why it might just deserve a second chance.
January 26, 2026 3:32 am
Vin Diesel Names Gone With the Wind as Cinema’s First Action Film
Vin Diesel stuns fans with his pick for the original action film, pointing to a 1939 classic and its daring wartime scenes. Discover why he believes it set the standard for the genre.
January 26, 2026 2:53 am
Matt Damon Casts Doubt on 'Ocean's 14' Return
Matt Damon has shared a less-than-encouraging update on his possible role in 'Ocean's 14', admitting he hasn't seen a script and nothing is set in stone. George Clooney remains upbeat, but Damon's comments suggest uncertainty.
January 26, 2026 12:29 am
Top 15 Action Films of the 2000s: Unmissable Hits Ranked
Relive the adrenaline rush of the 2000s with this ranking of the era’s most unforgettable action films. From cult classics to box office giants, see which blockbusters made the cut.
January 25, 2026 10:21 am
John Wick Trilogy Surges on HBO Max, Smashing Streaming Records
The John Wick trilogy is making waves on HBO Max, with the original films enjoying a fresh surge in popularity. Discover how this iconic action series is captivating new audiences and reshaping the genre.
January 25, 2026 7:05 am
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