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The Office is too “politically incorrect” to be made nowadays

James Bond “can’t afford” Steven Spielberg anymore

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Netflix is “not interested” in buying Lionsgate

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Netflix is "not interested" and "not pursuing" Lionsgate following speculation of an acquisition in the works.

Industry
June 16, 2026

The Office is too “politically incorrect” to be made nowadays

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Hit sitcom, The Office, couldn't be made nowadays thanks to how the show was very "politically incorrect."

Television
June 15, 2026

James Bond “can’t afford” Steven Spielberg anymore

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Steven Spielberg wanted to direct a James Bond film, but was routinely rejected, now he says they "can't afford" him.

Industry
June 15, 2026

Jason Momoa steps out of Helldivers movie adaptation

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

The Helldivers movie has lost Jason Momoa, leading to Sony seeking a new lead for the Justin Lin-led adaptation.

Movies
June 14, 2026
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Lionsgate taps A Minecraft Movie, Dumb Money writers for new Monopoly film

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Lionsgate has tapped two duos to work on fleshing out the idea of a Monopoly movie.

Movies
June 14, 2026

Project Hail Mary sets sights on MGM+ before Prime Video

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Amazon MGM Studios' Project Hail Mary sets sights on MGM+ as its first streaming home rather than Prime Video.

Movies
June 11, 2026

Netflix’s new live action Scooby-Doo show reveals the pup

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

The live action Netflix show, Scooby-Doo: Origins, has given fans the first look at the pup himself.

Television
June 8, 2026

Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film is the exception to Netflix’s stance on theatrical releases

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Netflix is keenly aware there are filmmakers who won't let go of theatrical releases that it will never work with.

Industry
June 7, 2026

John Wick spin-off taps Bill Nighy for role

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

The new John Wick spin-off, Caine, sets sights on Bill Nighy for an undisclosed role.

Movies
June 6, 2026

New McG spy comedy snags Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart have signed up to star in Netflix's untitled McG-led action-spy comedy.

Movies
June 6, 2026

Backrooms hits it big at the domestic box office

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Kane Parsons' Backrooms is a hit, marking itself as A24's highest-grossing film domestically.

Movies
June 4, 2026

HTTYD star picks up role at new John Wick spin-off

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Lionsgate has snagged the live action How to Train Your Dragon star, Mason Thames, to play a role in Caine, the upcoming John Wick spin-off.

Movies
June 3, 2026

Backrooms star avoided the lore, wanting a “fresh perspective”

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Backrooms star, Lukita Maxwell, only saw the first few episodes before avoiding the rest to keep a "fresh perspective" during filming.

Movies
June 1, 2026

The best side characters in anime, ranked

By Hannan Mundia

While we're all rooting for the protagonist, sometimes it's the side characters that truly steal the show.

Anime
May 31, 2026

Here are 10 anime you can finish over the weekend

By Hannan Mundia

Long anime will always exist, but what about those that you can finish over the course of a weekend?

Anime
May 30, 2026

A Minecraft Movie sequel gets new name

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Warner Bros. has shared the name of A Minecraft Movie's sequel, A Minecraft Movie Squared.

Movies
May 30, 2026

Creator backs out of new AI-generated Punky Duck series

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

The Amazon-backed AI-generated Punky Duck series, created by Jorge R. Gutierrez, is no longer moving forward.

Television
May 29, 2026

Henry Cavill’s new live action Voltron skipping theaters, Prime Video full-steam ahead

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Live action Voltron won't be heading to theaters, as Amazon MGM Studios opts to release it on Prime Video.

Movies
May 27, 2026

Here are all the animated Mortal Kombat movies, ranked

By Stephen Wilds

Mortal Kombat took a shot with animation as early as the mid-90s and has continued on, venture down the rabbit hole of all animated MK films ranked.

Movies
May 24, 2026

Lionsgate exec “very, very confident” Michael 2 will appeal to global audience

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Michael 2 is making great progress and Lionsgate exec Adam Fogelson is confident it will be a hit with the global audience, just like its precursor.

Movies
May 22, 2026

Sony snags new hand-painted Iron Boy feature

By Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger

Sony has swooped up rights for ex-Pixar staffer Louis Clichy's latest French hand-painted childhood drama flick, Iron Boy.

Movies
May 21, 2026
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