ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ revival series following Barr’s racist tweet
ABC has canceled the wildly successful revival of Roseanne after series star Roseanne Barr posted a racist message on Twitter regarding a former adviser to President Barack Obama, ending the show's return to television after just one new season. The network will now scramble to fill a big hole in its schedule.
‘The Expanse’ gets a new life, will continue with Season 4 on Amazon Prime
In a surprise announcement greeted with raucous applause at a National Space Society panel discussion featuring the cast and crew of The Expanse, Jeff Bezos confirmed that the critically acclaimed sci-fi series will continue with the fourth season premiering on Amazon Prime.
‘Solo’ includes a shout-out to one of the worst Star Wars games ever made
If you grew up with PlayStation, you may have recognized the obscure martial art practiced by Qi'ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Teräs Käsi or "steel hands" was introduced in the Star Wars novel Shadows of the Empire and showcased in a low-rated 1997 fighting game.
Next Star Wars Story will reportedly feature Boba Fett
The Star Wars universe will never stop expanding, if Disney and Lucasfilm have anything to say about it. Reports indicate a stand-alone Boba Fett film is currently in the works, with Logan director James Mangold attached. Perhaps he'll say more than 27 words this time around?
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: News, trailers, and everything we know so far
Everyone knows Han Solo shot first, but do you know how he got his start? Here's everything we know about the upcoming movie Solo: A Star Wars Story, which chronicles the early days of everyone's favorite smuggler and how he met Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian, and ended up in the Millennium Falcon.
Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bay, Deadpool writers to produce Netflix-exclusive film
According to reports, Netflix will be producing an action film starring Ryan Reynolds and directed by Michael Bay. The movie, titled Six Underground, will also be written by Deadpool scribes Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese. Expect it to arrive on Netflix sometime in 2019.
Hope and chill: The Obamas are bringing a bunch of content to Netflix
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially entered a multi-year partnership with Netflix to produce a variety of original content for the streaming service.
Muppets get raunchy in first NSFW trailer for ‘The Happytime Murders’
Melissa McCarthy teams up with a hard-boiled puppet detective in order to take down a brutal serial killer in the first, Red Band trailer for The Happytime Murders. It's the first raunchy film to come out of The Jim Henson Company's mature-audiences production studio, Henson Alternative.
Amazon lands Nazi-hunting series ‘The Hunt’ from ‘Get Out’ director Jordan Peele
Amazon Studios has picked up The Hunt, a drama series about a group of Nazi hunters in 1970s-era New York City produced by Get Out director Jordan Peele's studio, Monkeypaw Productions. It's written by two-time Blacklist screenwriter David Weil, who will executive produce the series with Peele.
‘Murphy Brown’ revival brings back Candice Bergen as groundbreaking journalist
CBS has unveiled a Murphy Brown trailer, offering its first look at Candice Bergen back in her iconic TV role. The preview teases how the series will continue to tackle cultural and political issues. Bergen is joined by fellow original stars Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, and Grant Shaud.
Mindy Kaling and Riz Ahmed nominate themselves to write ‘Ms. Marvel’
Kevin Feige has confirmed that Marvel Studios is working on an adaptation of Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel. As of right now, it is unclear whether it will be she will be given her own movie or TV series, or will co-star in a feature-length film, but Mindy Kaling and Riz Ahmed are ready to get involved.
Original ‘Zombieland’ cast buckles in for 10th-anniversary sequel
Zombieland co-writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are working on a sequel, and eyeing an October 2019 release date to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the comedy-horror flick. Original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, and Woody Harrelson are all expected to return.
More danger, Will Robinson: Netflix renews ‘Lost in Space’ for a second season
Netflix's Lost in Space reboot series debuted in early April to massive success, with more than a million viewers bingeing all 10 episodes in the first three days it aired. Now, the sci-fi show has been officially renewed for a second season. More danger, Will Robinson, indeed.
Netflix lands horror anthology series from Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro
After earning the Oscar for Best Director (The Shape of Water), acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is doubling down on his partnership with Netflix. The Trollhunters creator is developing a horror anthology series exclusively for the very popular streaming platform.
Margot Kidder, the Lois Lane to Christopher Reeve’s Superman, has died
Canadian-born actress Margot Kidder, who rose to fame playing Lois Lane in 1978's live-action film Superman and each of the movie's three sequels, has died at age 69. She leaves behind a long career in television and films spanning more than five decades.
Director Ron Howard is hoping to make a sequel to ‘Willow’
One of prolific director Ron Howard's earliest films was a collaboration with George Lucas for an epic fantasy adventure, and now he says he'd like to return to the world created in Willow more than three decades ago. Our only question is, what took you so long?
NBC picks up Fox’s ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ a day after its cancellation
After both Hulu and Netflix decided against picking up Brooklyn Nine-Nine many fans began to lose hope for the show's future. However, NBC has officially announced that it has ordered a sixth season of the popular comedy.
Jon Favreau reveals the setting of Disney’s live-action Star Wars series
Iron Man and The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau says he's halfway through writing the first season of his upcoming, live-action Star Wars series for Disney's streaming platform, and now he's revealed when the show will be set in the sci-fi saga's timeline.
Netflix to stream upcoming SCTV reunion special; Rick Moranis rounds out cast
Netflix has been tapped to serve as the exclusive streaming provider of the upcoming SCTV reunion special, which includes many returning cast members, with the most recent to sign on being Rick Moranis.
Here’s absolutely everything we know about ‘Deadpool 2’
The Deadpool sequel will introduce new characters both in front of the camera and behind it when it brings Marvel's mouthy, irreverent mercenary back to the big screen. From the familiar faces to the new characters, here's everything we know about Deadpool 2, which hits theaters May 18.
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’: Everything we know about the sequel so far
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom hits theaters later this year, mixing new and familiar characters with a host of new familiar dinosaurs, in yet another adventure full of gnashing teeth and sharp claws. Here's all the news, photos, footage, teasers, and plot details for the film that we have so far.
‘Rick and Morty’ gets schwifty with massive 70-episode renewal
Adult Swim has renewed its hit animated series Rick and Morty for a massive run of 70 episodes, according to co-creator Justin Roiland. The new deal ensures that the wildly popular show continues on for many, many years and many more time- and space-traveling adventures.
MoviePass in danger following steep stock drops for parent company
Popular moviegoing service MoviePass has hit another snag, as parent company Helios and Matheson Analytics saw precipitous drops in stock prices over a two-day period. CEO Ted Matheson doesn't seem to think changes are necessary, but a Securities and Exchanges filing says otherwise.
Everything we know so far about ‘Mayans MC,’ the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff
Kurt Sutter's Sons of Anarchy spinoff, Mayans MC, is coming to FX this fall. Here is everything we know so far about the upcoming drama series, from the cast to how the series is connected to its predecessor. We'll get you revved up for the show before it even premieres.
‘Baby Driver’ actress joins Fassbender, Schwarzenegger in ‘Kung Fury’ sequel
David Sandberg's cult sensation Kung Fury is getting a full-length sequel, with prominent actors Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Hasselhoff, Michael Fassbender, and Eiza González already cast in the follow-up to the wild '80s homage that got its start as a Kickstarter project.
‘Luke Cage’ season 2: Everything we know so far
Marvel and Netflix have come together for five Defenders series, celebrating lesser-known heroes in a TV universe separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One such series, Luke Cage, is set to return for a second season in June. Here's everything we know about the show so far.
New trailer reveals ‘Arrested Development’ season 5 will hit Netflix this month
In a surprise announcement, Netflix released a new trailer for the long-awaited season 5 of 'Arrested Development,' which is set to premiere in just a few weeks. The announcement comes just a few days after the release of a remixed season 4, giving fans plenty of Bluth Family material to enjoy.
‘Castle Rock’ release date revealed in Hulu’s unsettling new trailer
Hulu has announced the premiere date for the first episodes of Castle Rock, the horror anthology series produced by Stephen King and J.J. Abrams. The new trailer also reveals the unsettling darkness that pervades the town and its inhabitants, and includes some references to characters from previous King novels.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation launching TV division headed by ex-‘Project Runway’ boss
Jay-Z's entertainment company Roc Nation is stepping further outside of the music world, announcing that it will launch a new TV division. What the new company segment will produce is anybody's guess, but it will be helmed by an experienced pro with over 15 years in television.
MoviePass moving back to 1-per-day model amid questions of profitability
Despite comments from CEO Mitch Lowe just days ago, MoviePass has evidently decided enough is enough, and will return to its ultra-popular subscription model. The new (old) model allows users to see one movie per day for $10 each month, while the previous model limited users to four tickets per month.
Here’s everything we know about ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’
Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp hits theaters July 6, and brings back Paul Rudd as the size-changing superhero Ant-Man, while introducing Evangeline Lilly as the flying, similarly size-changing superhero Wasp. From the cast to the trailers, here's everything we know about the Ant-Man sequel so far.
VR horror series ‘Campfire Creepers’ showcased at Tribeca Film Festival
Stories told around the campfire are a horror movie staple, and veteran director Alexandre Aja has brought the genre into virtual reality with a new anthology series. With the premiere of the first episode at the Tribeca Film Festival, the first two episodes are free to watch on Oculus and Gear VR.
MoviePass cuts daily movies, repeat viewings from its monthly subscription
MoviePass is great for film fans, but the days of unlimited movies may be coming to an end. New restrictions on subscriptions limit the number of movies you can see per month and don't let you see the same movie twice. Executives contend that the new rules only impact a small number of subscribers and the service encourages people to see different films.
‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ movie will let audiences control the ending
Fox is producing a film based on the Choose Your Own Adventure series of novels, both in terms of setting and experience. The new interactive film will give audiences control over how the story will unfold as they watch, just like they would when reading the classic book series.