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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1h

Elijah Wood Teases Big News About Upcoming ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie

Elijah Wood has shared some exciting details about the next big Lord of the Rings project, giving fans a first glimpse at what’s to come. Speaking at this year’s DesertCon, Wood discussed the upcomin…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1h

[First Look] John Lithgow’s Dumbledore Seen on Cornwall Beach Amid ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Filming

Filming for the highly anticipated HBO “Harry Potter” series is in full swing, and fans have gotten their first glimpse of John Lithgow as Professor Dumbledore. The production, based on J.K. Rowling’…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1h

28 Years Later Brad Pitt’s Controversial War Movie Is Still Banned In China

Today marks 28 years since the release of Seven Years in Tibet, the 1997 biographical war drama that starred Brad Pitt and David Thewlis and sparked controversy in China. Directed by Jean-Jacques Ann…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1h

Kathy Bates Admits She Initially Rejected This Iconic Movie Role and Threw the Script in the Trash

Kathy Bates once shared that she initially rejected her iconic role in the 1998 comedy The Waterboy. According to Bates, her agent had warned her off the script, and she only received it because the …

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1h

Stephen King Names His Favourite Adaptation: “As Good as the Best”

Stephen King once revealed that his personal favorite screen adaptation of his work isn’t one of his blockbuster miniseries like It, but rather the 1999 television miniseries Storm of the Century. Su…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1h

Scorsese Called This Movie “Deeply Disturbing”

David Cronenberg’s 1996 film Crash continues to stir conversation decades after its release, once hailed by Martin Scorsese as “genuinely e**** but also profoundly disturbing. Beautifully controlled …

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 2h

Margot Robbie Stuns in Paris with Daring Shirtless Outfit

Margot Robbie stole the spotlight at a recent Paris fashion show, proving that sometimes the front row can be just as exciting as the runway. The Babylon star was there to support her longtime fashio…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 2h

Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals She Has a Nasty Nickname for Nicole Kidman

Jamie Lee Curtis isn’t shy about sharing her thoughts on co-star Nicole Kidman. Speaking to Vogue about their upcoming Prime Video series Scarpetta, Curtis revealed she jokingly calls Kidman “HBIC,” …

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 2h

Actors Revealed For McCartneys in Sam Mendes’ Upcoming Beatles Biopic

Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal have been officially cast to play Linda and Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’ ambitious Beatles biopic project, sources report. The four-part film series will explore the li…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 2h

Paramount Renews Hit Crime Mystery for a Second Season

Paramount+ has confirmed that Dexter: Resurrection will return for a second season following its successful debut. The series, developed by Clyde Phillips, is a continuation of the Dexter saga, follo…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 3h

‘Stranger Things 5’ Episodes Are Going to Be Extra Long New Rumors Claim

The final season of Stranger Things is almost here, and fans are getting ready for a big conclusion. Netflix will release season five in three parts. The first four episodes will drop on November 26,…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 3h

Timothée Chalamet Dedicated Six Years to Ping Pong for Upcoming Role

Timothée Chalamet is going all in for his new film Marty Supreme, an epic sports comedy-drama directed by Josh Safdie. The movie, co-written by Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, is loosely based on the li…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 5h

Andrew Garfield Teases Fans on Possible Spider-Man Return in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’

Marvel fans are buzzing with excitement over Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel Studios’ next big crossover event. The movie was first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2022, with Jack Shafer Waldr…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 6h

Sneak Peek Released: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey’ Drops December 19

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in action with a brand-new animated short called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey. A sneak peek of the short has just been r…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 6h

Big Star Rerpotedly in Talks to Star in Ryan Coogler’s The X-Files Reboot

Ryan Coogler’s new take on The X-Files might soon have its first major cast member. According to Nexus Point News, actress Danielle Deadwyler is in talks to join the project as one of the lead invest…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 17h

Streaming Showdown: Netflix Set to Make Big Offer for UEFA Champions League Rights

Netflix could be making a major move into live sports, according to recent reports. The streaming giant is said to be planning a bid for UEFA Champions League rights, potentially covering one match p…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 17h

Heartbreak in Waverly Place: Season 2 of ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Ends with a Shocking Death Twist

Disney’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place ended its second season with a twist that left fans completely shocked. The finale, titled “The Wizard at the End of the World,” revealed that Alex Russo, played…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 17h

HBO Unveils First Teaser for ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

HBO has officially dropped the first teaser for its new Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The upcoming fantasy drama will bring fans back to Westeros, this time with a smaller …

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 20h

Apple TV Renews Fan-Favorite Historical Drama for Season 3

Apple TV+ is bringing back its historical drama The Buccaneers for a third season. The renewal comes two months after the romantic period show ended its second season with a dramatic cliffhanger that…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 21h

Fans Are Raving About This Long-Forgotten Nearly 2 Decades Old Western Masterpiece

An old(ish) Australian Western called The Proposition is suddenly getting a lot of attention again. Viewers who have recently rediscovered it can’t stop praising how powerful and unique it is, callin…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 23h

‘Wayward’ Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Show of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

It’s been a busy week on Netflix in the United States, with true-crime, reality romance, prestige period drama, and even live sports elbowing for attention. The lineup spans buzzy new limited series,…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 23h

‘Wayward’ Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Show of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

It’s been a busy week on Netflix in the United States, with true-crime, reality romance, prestige period drama, and even live sports elbowing for attention. The lineup spans buzzy new limited series,…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1d

Netflix Unveils Thriller Trailer for “The Asset,” Promising High-Stakes Undercover Drama

Netflix has released the trailer for its new Danish-language spy thriller, “The Asset,” and it promises a tense, high-stakes story. The six-part series follows agent Tea, played by Clara Dessau, as s…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1d

KPop Sensation ‘Demon Hunters’ Stuns ‘The Tonight Show’ With First Full Live Performance of ‘Golden’

Huntr/x took center stage on late-night TV this week, bringing the stars of Netflix’s hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” to a live audience for the first time. On Tuesday, the group performed the…

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Marvel & DC News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.com · 1d

Jonah Hill’s Shocking New Look for Upcoming Comedy Leaves Fans Speechless

Jonah Hill has shocked fans with a dramatic new look while filming his upcoming comedy, Cut Off, in Los Angeles. The actor, who is also directing and co-writing the project, appeared noticeably slimm…

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