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Wonder Man’s Cancellation Was the Last Straw for Me: Why I’m Looking to Other Cinematic Universes for Hope
This is an IGN opinion piece from Jacob Kienlen, who has been covering movies and TV for years with a focus on big franchises. He has more streaming services than he actually needs and spends way too much of his time reading books. I’ve been a fan of the MCU since Iron Man kicked it…
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Screen Australia Report Points To Fight For Attention Facing Producers & Creators
Screen Australia has published a major new report, Screen Currency 2026, warning that local producers and creators face a growing struggle to capture domestic audience attention despite strong public appetite for Australian content. The research found that while 85% of Australians consider access to local content important and 75% want more of it, 60% spend…
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This Indie Rom-Com Crew Was Officially in Danger While Filming One Scene
Collider spoke with writer-director-star Reed Arnold and co-stars Kelly Russo and Travis Laughlin about their debut indie film “Do Us Part,” which began life as a short 25-page script before being reworked into a stage play and eventually a full feature. The interview highlights the challenges of low-budget independent filmmaking, including an alarming on-set incident…
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The 1981 movie Steve Martin was “vilified” for making: “I was completely lost”
Steve Martin has previously reflected on the backlash he faced for starring in the 1981 musical romance Pennies from Heaven, a bold departure from comedy that he made shortly after becoming a major star. Following the huge success of The Jerk, which recouped its budget 25 times over, Martin chose to pursue a dramatic, non-comedic…
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Report: Tom Holland Could Earn Up to $100 Million for Spider-Man: Brand New Day Following Record-Breaking Box Office Success
Tom Holland is set to earn well over $100 million from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, driven by the film’s record-breaking box office performance. According to The Wrap, sources familiar with his contract say Holland secured $20 million in base pay plus uncapped backend bonuses, meaning his total earnings could climb significantly beyond the $100 million…
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Peacock Hikes Prices Across All Subscription Plans
Peacock has raised prices across all its monthly and annual subscription tiers, effective 18 August, for new and returning subscribers. NBCUniversal’s streaming service said the increases would help it “remain competitive in the marketplace” and continue investing in content, following its first-ever profitable quarter and a subscriber base of 48 million as of the end…
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3 Underrated Progressive Rock Bands From the 1970s That Should Be Household Names Today
An American Songwriter feature makes the case for three progressive rock bands from the 1970s that the writer believes deserve wider recognition. The piece highlights acts whose musical ambition and skill rivalled the genre’s biggest names, arguing they were unfairly overshadowed despite critical strengths and, in one case, prestigious touring credentials. The list includes Happy…
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Walton Goggins’ New Fantasy Movie Officially Arrives in Less Than 3 Months
Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim confirmed two high-profile additions to the cast of “Hexed,” the studio’s upcoming animated fantasy film: Walton Goggins, known for playing The Ghoul in “Fallout,” and two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster. The casting news came amid a wave of major announcements at the event, underscoring Disney’s efforts to build…
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58 Years Later, the Greatest Sci-Fi Quote of All Time Hits Even Harder
This Collider feature revisits Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film “2001: A Space Odyssey” and argues that its most famous line, spoken by the artificial intelligence HAL 9000, feels more unsettling now than ever given how central AI has become to everyday life. The article suggests that HAL’s calm refusal, “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Fastest To Cross $800M At Domestic Box Office
Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the fastest film ever to cross $800 million at the North American box office, reaching the milestone in just 19 days. That beats the previous record-holder, 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which took 23 days to hit the same mark, and underlines the extraordinary staying power of…