AMC’S LATEST ANNE RICE SERIES SETS PREMIERE WINDOW06/04/25 @ 10:58 am EST
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The next chapter in AMC’s expanding Anne Rice television saga, a series centered on the secretive organization known as the Talamasca, is officially slated to premiere this October.
This upcoming show, titled
Anne Rice's Talamasca, will delve into the world of the enigmatic group that has lurked in the shadows of Rice’s literary universe for decades.
The new series promises to further flesh out the interconnected “Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe” that AMC has been carefully constructing, adding another layer to the supernatural tapestry woven by the network.
Anne Rice’s Talamasca marks the third series to join AMC’s ambitious “Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe,” following the critical and fan success of
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and
Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. Both preceding shows have already laid the groundwork for the Talamasca’s prominent role, establishing the organization as a significant connective tissue within this shared supernatural world. In
Interview with the Vampire, the character of Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) in the present-day timeline reveals his long-standing association and complex history with the Talamasca, hinting at their extensive resources and reach. In addition, the organization is portrayed as having a deep, almost obsessive interest in Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid). Similarly,
Mayfair Witches introduced Talamasca agent Ciprien Grieve (Tongayi Chirisa), who becomes deeply involved in the life of Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) as she discovers her powers and the dark legacy of her witch family.
Anne Rice’s Talamasca is scheduled to premiere on AMC and AMC+ this October. (via ComicBook.com)
SUPERMAN’S FIRST 10 DAYS: A HEROIC BOX OFFICE FLIGHT07/20/25 @ 2:48 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentJames Gunn’s Superman has proven to be more than just a reboot—it’s a box office revival for DC Studios. In its first 10 days, the film has soared past expectations, delivering impressive numbers both in the U.S. and abroad. It has earned $235 million domestically, holding strong in its second weekend, dropping only 54% to bring in $57.2 million, a better-than-expected hold for a superhero film. The film now ranks as the biggest domestic hit for DC since
Aquaman in 2018. It has already surpassed the lifetime domestic total of
Justice League ($230M) and
Thunderbolts ($189M). Overseas,
Superman brought in $171.8 million, bringing its global total to $406.8 million all while the film faced challenges in some international markets due to Superman’s strong American identity, but still managed solid numbers in Latin America and parts of Europe. Top international markets include: UK: $9.8M, Mexico: $8.8M, Brazil: $5.9M, Australia: $5.3M and France: $4.2M. With a reported $225 million production budget, the film is on track to recoup costs and potentially reach $600–700 million globally. It has already outgrossed Marvel’s
Thunderbolts ($383M) and is closing in on
Captain America: Brave New World ($415M). Studio insiders project a domestic finish between $350M and $400M, with international markets expected to contribute further as word-of-mouth spreads. The film’s success has reignited interest in Superman across platforms:
Man of Steel viewership surged on HBO Max.
Christopher Reeve’s Superman: The Movie and the documentary
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story saw massive streaming spikes. Even
Peacemaker Season 1 got a boost, showing the ripple effect across DC content. In just 10 days,
Superman has not only proven its box office muscle but also reestablished the character as a global icon. With strong legs and a clear runway before
Fantastic Four arrives, the Man of Steel is flying high—and the future of DC looks brighter than ever.
THE PENGUIN SOARS WITH 24 EMMY NOMINATIONS07/19/25 @ 2:18 pm EST
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The Penguin has officially cemented its place as one of the year’s most celebrated limited series, earning 24 Emmy nominations—the most in its category and second only to
Severance across all shows. The gritty
Batman spinoff, starring
Colin Farrell as Gotham’s infamous crime lord Oz Cobb, has captivated critics and audiences alike with its noir aesthetic, powerhouse performances, and meticulous production design. In the acting categories,
Colin Farrell received a nomination for
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, adding to his Golden Globe and SAG wins for the role.
Cristin Milioti, who plays Sofia Falcone, earned a nod for
Outstanding Lead Actress.
Deirdre O’Connell was recognized for her supporting role as Oz’s mother, Francis Cobb. Behind-the-scenes the show also scored with nominations across technical categories, including:
Outstanding Writing for
Lauren LeFranc’s episode “A Great or Little Thing”,
Outstanding Directing for episodes helmed by
Helen Shaver and
Jennifer Getzinger,
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup, honoring the transformative work that turned Farrell into the scarred and bloated Penguin,
Outstanding Music Composition, with
Mick Giacchino’s haunting score earning its own spotlight.
The Penguin was recognized for:
Production Design, Casting, Cinematography, Hairstyling Title Design, Sound Editing and Mixing, and
Stunt Coordination and Performance. With 24 nominations,
The Penguin now holds the second-highest Emmy nod count for a comic book series, trailing only HBO’s
Watchmen (26 nominations in 2019).
JAMES GUNN UPDATES FANS ON SOME MAJOR DCU CHARACTERS07/19/25 @ 2:09 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentWith all the coverage for
Superman,
James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, seems to be everywhere being asked everything. In a recent set of interviews, he has offered fresh insights into the future of several iconic heroes in the evolving DC Universe. Gunn confirmed that a new Wonder Woman film is actively in development, with a script currently being written. He expressed strong enthusiasm for the project, calling it “a very distinct take” that will differ significantly from the Gal Gadot-led version in the previous DCEU continuity. The DCU’s Batman reboot,
The Brave and the Bold, is also in the scripting phase. Gunn emphasized that production won’t begin until the screenplay meets his high standards, stating, “I’d rather wait a year than go too soon”. This film will introduce a new Batman and explore his relationship with Damian Wayne. However, Gunn is mindful of overlapping timelines with Matt Reeves’
The Batman Part II, which is set for October 2027, and has hinted that the two films won’t release in the same calendar year. Fans hoping to see The Flash and Aquaman in the near future may be disappointed. Gunn revealed that neither character is expected to appear in the DCU for at least the next two years, pushing their potential returns to 2028 or later. This strategic delay allows DC Studios to rethink their approach after mixed receptions to their last solo outings.
BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE IS ON THE MOVE07/19/25 @ 1:58 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentSony Pictures Animation has officially shifted the release date of
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the highly anticipated conclusion to its animated trilogy, from
June 4 to June 25, 2027. While the delay is a modest three weeks, it marks yet another adjustment in the film’s long and winding journey to theaters. Studio insiders revealed that the new date was chosen to better align with summer break schedules—by June 25, all U.S. schools will be out, compared to only 65% on the original date. This strategic timing is expected to boost attendance among younger audiences and improve performance in international markets.
Beyond the Spider-Verse picks up immediately after the cliffhanger ending of
Across the Spider-Verse (2023), with Miles Morales on the run in an alternate universe. Directors
Bob Persichetti and
Justin K. Thompson return, while the screenplay is penned by franchise architects
Phil Lord,
Christopher Miller, and
David Callaham. The trilogy began with
Into the Spider-Verse (2018), which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and grossed $384 million globally. Its sequel,
Across the Spider-Verse, earned a staggering $690 million and cemented the franchise’s reputation for bold storytelling and groundbreaking animation.
SINNERS BOUGHT COSTUMES FROM MARVEL'S DELAYED BLADE PRODUCTION07/05/25 @ 1:54 pm EST
Source: Variety | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIn a twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Ryan Coogler’s breakout horror film
Sinners—a 2025 box office juggernaut—owes part of its haunting aesthetic to a Marvel movie that never made it to set. The film’s eerie, period-perfect costumes were originally designed for Marvel Studios’ long-delayed
Blade reboot, which remains in production limbo. According to
Sinners producer Sev Ohanian, the film’s costume designer, Oscar-winner Ruth E. Carter (
Black Panther), had been working on
Blade when the project was shelved indefinitely. That version of
Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, was once envisioned as a 1920s-set vampire thriller—eerily similar in tone and era to
Sinners. When
Sinners was greenlit on a tight schedule, Carter had a warehouse full of unused, period-appropriate costumes. Marvel, in a rare behind-the-scenes collaboration, allowed Coogler’s team to purchase the wardrobe “at price”. While the main cast including Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and others wore custom-designed costumes tailored specifically for their characters, many of the extras in
Sinners were dressed in the repurposed
Blade costumes, giving the film a rich, textured authenticity without the usual prep time. First announced in 2019, Marvel’s
Blade reboot has faced repeated delays due to creative changes, director exits, and industry strikes. The film was removed from Disney’s release calendar in 2024 and remains without a confirmed production date. Despite the setbacks, Mahershala Ali has expressed continued interest in the role, recently telling reporters, “Call Marvel. I’m ready”.
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST SPINOFF SERIES TO EXPLORE CHIEF BROMDEN’S STORY07/05/25 @ 1:29 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentNearly 50 years after
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest became a cinematic landmark, a new television spinoff is in the works—this time told through the eyes of the character who saw everything but said very little: Chief Bromden. Producer Paul Zaentz, nephew of the original film’s producer Saul Zaentz, revealed on the
CK Café podcast that he has signed an agreement with the widow of author Ken Kesey to develop a TV series based on the 1962 novel. The first season will be told entirely from the perspective of Chief Bromden, the towering half-Native American patient who pretended to be deaf and mute in the original story. Zaentz explained that the series will begin within the psychiatric hospital, as in the original, but will then follow Chief’s journey after his dramatic escape—territory the original film never explored. While Milos Forman’s 1975 film adaptation won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson, it famously diverged from Kesey’s novel by shifting the narrative focus from Chief Bromden to Randle McMurphy. Kesey was openly critical of this change. The upcoming series aims to restore the novel’s original point of view and delve deeper into the Chief’s inner world. Chief Bromden’s character—played by Will Sampson in the film—was a symbol of silent resistance and eventual emancipation. The new series promises to explore his backstory, his psychological trauma, and his life beyond the institution. It’s a chance to reframe the narrative around Indigenous identity, mental health, and the long shadow of institutionalization.
JULIAN MCMAHON, STAR OF 'FANTASTIC FOUR' AND ‘CHARMED,’ DIES AT 5607/05/25 @ 1:20 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentJulian McMahon, the charismatic Australian actor known for his iconic roles in
Nip/Tuck,
Charmed, and the
Fantastic Four films, has passed away at the age of 56 following a private battle with cancer. His wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed that he died peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida. Born in Sydney on July 27, 1968, McMahon was the son of former Australian Prime Minister William McMahon. He began his career as a model before transitioning to acting in Australian soaps like
The Power, The Passion and
Home and Away. His move to Hollywood led to breakout roles in
Profiler and
Charmed, where he played the complex and seductive demon Cole Turner. But it was his portrayal of Dr. Christian Troy in FX’s
Nip/Tuck that cemented his status as a television icon. The role earned him a Golden Globe nomination and showcased his ability to balance charm, darkness, and vulnerability. He later brought gravitas to the role of Victor Von Doom in the
Fantastic Four films, becoming one of Marvel’s earliest cinematic villains. McMahon’s career spanned decades and genres. He starred in
FBI: Most Wanted as Jess LaCroix, appeared in Hulu’s
Runaways, and most recently played the Australian Prime Minister in Netflix’s
The Residence—a poignant nod to his real-life heritage. McMahon is survived by his wife Kelly and his daughter Madison, whom he shared with ex-wife Brooke Burns. In her statement, Kelly described him as a man who “loved life… and whose deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible”.
COMIC LEGACY OF JIM SHOOTER07/01/25 @ 3:12 pm EST
Source: Bleeding Cool | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentJim Shooter was a towering figure in the comic book industry—both literally and professionally. He began his career at just 14 years old, writing for DC Comics, where he made a splash with stories for the
Legion of Super-Heroes. His early creations included characters like
Karate Kid,
Ferro Lad, and
Princess Projectra, as well as the villain group
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Defiant Comics and
Broadway Comics, though both were short-lived. Shooter was known for his strict editorial style, which helped Marvel stay on schedule but also led to clashes with many creators. Despite the friction, his tenure is credited with revitalizing Marvel during a critical period. Jim Shooter passed away on June 30, 2025, at the age of 73. His influence on comics—both in storytelling and industry practices—remains profound.
JAMES GUNN'S SOCIAL MEDIA MOVE SPARKS WONDER WOMAN SPECULATION07/01/25 @ 2:50 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIn the ever-watchful world of fandom sleuthing, even a simple Instagram follow can ignite a firestorm of speculation. That’s exactly what happened when filmmaker and DC Studios co-head
James Gunn followed actress Adria Arjona on Instagram—a move that fans quickly interpreted as a hint she might be cast as the next Wonder Woman. But Gunn was quick to clarify: “
I followed Adria on Instagram, but everybody came out, ‘He just followed her, that means she’s Wonder Woman!’” he said in a recent interview with
Extra. “
She’d be a great Wonder Woman, by the way. But she was in a movie that I made seven years ago. We’ve been friends and have known each other since that time. I followed her then, I didn’t just follow her.” The film Gunn referred to is
The Belko Experiment (2016), which he produced and in which Arjona appeared. Their professional relationship and friendship date back to that project, making the social media follow less of a casting clue and more of a long-standing connection. Still, Gunn’s comment that Arjona “
would be a great Wonder Woman” has only fueled fan enthusiasm. With a new Wonder Woman film currently in development and the DC Universe undergoing a major reboot, speculation remains high—even if Gunn insists fans shouldn’t read too much into his Instagram activity.
ROB MCELHENNEY DECIDES TO CHANGE NAME06/28/25 @ 2:09 pm EST
Source: Variety | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentIn a move that blends personal branding with practical necessity,
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star and co-creator
Rob McElhenney has officially filed to change his name to
Rob Mac. The decision, confirmed by McElhenney himself, marks a significant shift for the actor, writer, and entrepreneur whose surname has long been a source of confusion—and comedy. McElhenney, whose last name has famously stumped fans and media alike (despite
Ryan Reynolds’ musical pronunciation tutorial), cited global business expansion as the primary reason. As his company,
More Better Industries, continues to invest internationally—including ventures in Colombia and Mexico—he found that “McElhenney” was often mispronounced or misunderstood. “As our business and our storytelling is expanding into other regions of the world and other languages in which my name is even harder to pronounce, I’m just going by Rob Mac,” he told
Variety. Interestingly, the name “Mac” isn’t just a simplification—it’s also a nod to his iconic
Always Sunny character, known simply as Mac. It’s a full-circle moment that blends his personal identity with his pop culture persona. The name change is already being reflected in FX press materials for both
It’s Always Sunny and
Welcome to Wrexham, the Emmy-winning docuseries chronicling McElhenney and Reynolds’ ownership of Wrexham AFC.