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Following last night's news that Ryan Gosling is set to star in Shawn Levy's untitled Star Wars movie, it seems Lucasfilm may be looking to cast another A-lister for a project we never expected to see the light of day.

Though nothing has been officially confirmed, a recent report claimed that the Rogue Squadron movie we first heard about over four years ago is once again in active development.

It was assumed that Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins' feature was well and truly dead in the water at this stage, but the project is now believed to be moving forward, and the studio may have found its lead.

According to scooper Mttsh, Chris Pine is being eyed to star (whether this means he's actually in talks or simply on Disney's radar is not clear).

Pine played Captain James T. Kirk in Paramount's rebooted Star Trek trilogy, and was...

Pedro Pascal got his start in the acting world with short films in the 1990s after attending New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and while it might have taken him nearly 20 years to get his breakout role, he has proven his talent with his bet movies and TV shows of recent years. Pascal made a living appearing in one-off television show roles in the 1990s, including an episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, but he has successfully transitioned into much more substantial roles.

Following his 2014 break with a supporting role in Game of Thrones, Pedro Pascal has become a household name. He has become part of some of the biggest franchises, including being cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Fantastic Four. Pascal is set to have a huge year in 2025 with some of his biggest projects yet coming out, but these movies and TV shows are Pascal’s best right now.

Kraven the Hunter had a disastrous opening weekend at the North American box office with a mere $11 million. There was no saving what could be the final chapter in "Sony's Spider-Man Universe" overseas either; internationally, it grossed only $15 million.

The movie, which arguably features a far more popular lead character than either Morbius or Madame Web, promises to be Sony Pictures' biggest Marvel flop yet. Unsurprisingly, there are now rumblings online about the Spider-Man rights being sold back to Marvel Studios as the struggling studio cuts its losses.

While only time will tell what happens there, things went from bad to worse for Kraven the Hunter yesterday.

The movie grossed only $830,000, a massive -66.1% drop from Sunday which takes its domestic cume to $11.8 million. For context, Wonder Woman 1984 was released in theaters and on HBO Max at the same time in the middle of the pandemic and still...

Wonder Woman’s iconic Invisible Jet was finally brought to the realm of live-action in Wonder Woman 1984, and the DC Extended Universe used real-life aircraft to depict the famous jet. Set between 2017’s Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in the Dceu timeline, Wonder Woman 1984 reveals how Diana Prince continued to protect humanity following World War 1 before her return to the public eye and co-founding the Justice League. The film adapts many famous elements of Wonder Woman’s comic lore, including the Invisible Jet, which receives a new origin that honors its comic incarnations.

In their pursuit of Maxwell Lord, who had gained the powers of the Dreamstone, Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and Steve Trevor commandeer a jet from an aerospace museum for their flight to Cairo. As the plane takes off, the US Military attempts to apprehend them, but Wonder Woman covers their escape by using...

Many fans were disappointed after learning Wonder Woman 3 will no longer move forward following the overhaul at DC Studios. As soon as James Gunn and Peter Safran became heads of the empire, all plans for the movie were canceled.

Credits: Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984 / Warner Bros. Pictures

As much as we all miss Gal Gadot and her adventures as Diana Prince, it was actress Connie Nielsen who expressed her desire to keep Queen Hippolyta to herself. So far, there hasn’t been any news on making another Wonder Woman film.

Connie Nielsen Begs DC Studios to Let Her Play Queen Hippolyta Again

Connie Nielsen is currently busy promoting Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, and in her interview with IGN, she sent out a message to the folks at DC Studios.

I have the dibs on Hippolyta, okay? Please, because I love Hippolyta. I love her so much, and I love those Amazons,...

Will Chris Pine be in Wonder Woman 3? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

So, here’s the deal: Chris Pine isn’t all in on returning for Wonder Woman 3. The dude seems ready to pass the torch after two films playing the legendary Steve Trevoh. Pine, who first graced the screen in Wonder Woman (2017), nailed the chemistry with Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince. That on-screen romance? It hit us right in the feels. And let’s be honest, his death at the movie’s end? Still hurts. But then came Wonder Woman 1984, and shocker—Steve was somehow back in the flesh.

But now? Pine’s throwing cold water on the “Steve Trevor Returns” hype for the next movie. Talking to Et while promoting I Am the Night, Pine gave a pretty solid “nope” on a comeback, saying, “I think Steve’s done. I think Steve’s done his bit. I wish them all the luck in the world.

(from left) Fink (Pedro Pascal), Roz (Lupita N’yongo), and Pinktail (Catherine O’Hara) in DreamWorks Animation’s Wild Robot, directed by Chris Sanders. Universal Pictures / DreamWorks Animation Copyright © 2024 DreamWorks Animation. All Rights Reserved. Pedro Pascal, renowned for his dynamic roles in acclaimed series such as Narcos, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us, alongside films like Wonder Woman 1984 and Kingsman: The Golden Circle, has recently achieved a new milestone by voicing a character in Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot. This family-oriented film represents Pascal’s initial exploration into the world of animation, where he was fascinated by the detailed craft of voice work. He commended director Chris Sanders for his guidance in crafting an unforgettable character. (Click on the media bar below to hear Pedro Pascal) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pedro_Pascal_Recording_First_Dreamworks_Animated_Film_.mp3 The Wild Robot is now playing in theaters.

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In the wake of Alien: Romulus comes the FX/Hulu series “Alien: Earth,” and a new teaser unveiled this morning puts the franchise’s star – the Xenomorph- front and center.

Get ready for the new Alien series to arrive in Summer 2025.

The new teaser also reveals that the series is set in 2120. “When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in the sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth. As members of the crash recovery crew search for survivors among the wreckage, they encounter mysterious predatory life forms more terrifying than they could have ever imagined. With this new threat unlocked, the search crew must fight for survival, and what they choose to do with this discovery could change planet Earth as they know it.”

Sydney Chandler leads...

Chris Pine's directorial debut, which he also stars in, has become a streaming success despite its dismal 22% Rotten Tomatoes score. Pine is perhaps best known for his franchise roles, starting with Captain Kirk in the Star Trek reboot movies, which include 2009's Star Trek, 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness, and 2016's Star Trek Beyond. From there, he also starred as Steve Trevor in the Dceu movies, 2017's Wonder Woman and its 2020 sequel, Wonder Woman 1984.

Outside of franchise fare, Pine first rose to prominence for his roles in romantic comedies, including The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement in 2004 and Just My Luck in 2006. From there, he was cast in Star Trek, but continued to appear in other possible franchise-starters, playing Cinderella's Prince in Disney's Into the Woods and Jack Ryan in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. In recent years, with Star Trek 4 taking forever and the Dceu being rebooted,...

In the wake of Alien: Romulus comes the FX/Hulu series “Alien: Earth” sometime next year, which is set to be the first ever television series set within the official Alien universe.

As part of a 2025 preview video from Disney+, we’ve got the first footage from “Alien: Earth” this morning, which gives us a brief sneak peek at the locations and characters.

One character says in voiceover, “This ship collected specimens from faraway moons… monsters.” The suggestion there is that a Xenomorph specimen has been brought back to Earth in the upcoming “Alien: Earth,” which will indeed be the franchise’s first installment set here on Earth. Check out the first look preview footage for next year’s “Alien: Earth” below.

Creator Noah Hawley recently told Deadline, “There’s something about seeing a Xenomorph in the wilds of Earth with your own eyes that is truly chilling… to think...

We’re now five years removed from “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.” While there have been plenty of new “Star Wars” television shows on Disney+ — some of them even stellar — there’s still no clear answer to what Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm want to do with the film arm of the massive franchise.

This week, the latest writer looking to bring the films back to the big screen is Simon Kinberg, the writer behind many of the X-Men movies. No one knows what those movies are going to be about just yet either, or when they could come out.

But the questions about where this franchise is going next have been percolating for years, to the point that we’ve bemoaned its lack of direction and lost potential on several occasions. “The Rise of Skywalker,” of course, was already the product of whiplash to fan reaction and backlash to “The Last Jedi,...

Gal Gadot’s journey as Diana Prince, aka Wonder Woman, in the Dceu was definitely a downward trajectory. She was praised in 2017 when her eponymous film became a massive hit, with a unanimously positive reception. However, she dropped the ball on the character with her very next appearance in the same year. One of the scenes in Joss Whedon’s Justice League gave her quite the reputation as a bad actress.

Gal Gadot as Diana Prince in Wonder Woman 1984 | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures

Her next appearance came in the sequel to her solo movie, Wonder Woman 1984, which was a messy product. The storyline wasn’t that good and Gadot got trolled again for bad acting, particularly in one scene with Pedro Pascal. It happened to be one of the most-remembered scenes in the film but for all the wrong reasons.

Gal Gadot’s Terrible Acting In Wonder Woman 1984...

Fans excited about Wonder Woman 3 were dealt a devastating blow when the news broke that the Dceu sequel was not moving forward. Though director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot were expected to return for the third installment in the Dceu timeline, the project was canceled as the Dcu underwent restructuring with the new co-CEOs, James Gunn and Peter Safran. As such, fans waiting for news about Wonder Woman 3's trailer or release date are sadly going to be left disappointed, as there will be no new developments with this particular Wonder Woman project.

The cancelation is especially shocking given the massive boost 2017's Wonder Woman gave to the Dcu in its struggling early days. Following the disappointing reaction to movies like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman proved that there was hope for the Dcu to survive as it was met with critical acclaim...

Universal will team up with The Lego Group to co-produce a trio of untitled live-action films based around the popular toys, with Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins and Joe Cornish all set to direct.

Kasdan, who directed Sony’s revival of “Jumanji,” will direct his Lego film from a script written by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul. Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows wrote a previous draft of the script. Jill Wilfert and Ryan Christians from The Lego Group will produce alongside Kasdan and Melvin Mar, who will produce through their company Detective Agency.

Jenkins will direct from a script she co-wrote with “Wonder Woman 1984” writing partner Geoff Johns. She will also produce through Wicious Pictures alongside Wilfert and Christians.

Cornish, director of “The Kid Who Would Be King,” will write off a previous draft of the script by “Rick & Morty” writer Heather Anne Campbell, which was based on a treatment by Simon Rich.

The Lego Group has enlisted directors Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins and Joe Cornish to helm a trio of live-action movies for Universal Pictures.

Plot details of the three untitled movies are yet to be revealed, but the filmmakers behind each project have been announced. All three films will be produced by the Lego Group’s Jill Wilfert and Ryan Christians.

Kasdan will direct from a script written by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul. The project is based on an original idea and previous draft by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows. Kasdan will also produce the film with Melvin Mar under their Detective Agency banner.

Jenkins will direct from a script she co-wrote with Geoff Johns, reteaming after they co-wrote “Wonder Woman 1984” (with Dave Callaham). Jenkins will produce the movie through her Wicious Pictures.

Cornish will rewrite to direct the third film. Heather Anne Campbell wrote a previous draft of...

The Dceu had a very unique look as far as cinematic universe go. Zack Snyder managed to craft a great universe that managed to not only be as dark and gritty as DC is expected to be but also managed to excite audiences for what’s to come….until it didn’t.

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman || Credit: WB

As soon as Zack Snyder exited the universe, the vision that the director had for the films fell apart immediately. WB onboarded Joss Whedon in hopes of recapturing the success of the Avengers, only for the film to crash and burn. However, one particular scene from the film has become notorious, one where Wonder Woman tries to stop a resurrected Kal El from retaliating against the League.

“Kal El, No!” has become a sort of meme among fans Kal El, resurrected || Credit: WB

The scene has Cyborg, who had merged with the Mother Box,...

Wonder Woman 1984 was a heavily disappointing sequel from Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot after their super successful first film. While fans had a hard time sitting through the film, Gadot revealed that she didn’t have a great time on set either. The Wonder Woman actress and her co-star Kristen Wiig had to endure rashes on their faces and dive into stinky milk water for their roles.

Gal Gadot in a still from Wonder Woman 1984 | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Wiig played the role of the DC supervillain Cheetah, which required her to do some heavy action sequences like Gadot in full costume. The big-budget film was no smooth ride for either of the actresses, especially for Wiig who was suffering from a cold at the time.

Gal Gadot and Kristen Wiig Endured Rashes While Filming Wonder Woman 1984 Kristen Wiig and Gal Gadot in a still from Wonder Woman 1984 | Credits: Warner Bros.

While not every movie can be a financial hit, the biggest box office bombs of all time prove that some projects can take down careers, genres, and even studios. While movie studios do everything possible to ensure they take as few risks as possible, investing in a film is always a gamble. The common criticism that Hollywood only produces reboots, sequels, remakes, and spinoffs is not without justification. This claim comes from the fact that, for studios, an intellectual property with proven potential and a built-in fanbase will always be more appealing than an unknown, original prospect.

However, this approach does not always bear fruit. The box office failure of superhero movies in 2023 shows that no genre is going to be a surefire hit forever. While superhero movies were once the biggest earner, they have now made for some costly losses. This can be the same for big ambitious productions that spiral out of control,...

DC superhero movies have been struggling for a while, and ahead of the official DC Universe relaunch, movies like Joker: Folie a Deux appear to be adding to the pile of commercial failures, while other safer bets are ignored. While the Dceu was spiralling out of control almost from the moment it started, there were some big hits that came out of the struggling franchise. The first Aquaman passed the billion dollar mark, becoming the instant leader of the pack, and Wonder Woman followed close behind with an over $800 million box office (via The Numbers).

While looking back at the missteps of the franchise, stars such as Connie Nielsen, the woman who played Queen Hippolyta, have commented on the unusual choices made by the studios to simply scrap financially viable products, like a potential Wonder Woman 3, in favor of starting from scratch and potentially draining even more funds on failed attempts.

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ premiered last Friday to horrific critics and audience scores. The movie currently holds a 33% approval rate by critics and a 32% approval rate by audiences, making it completely rotten.

The movie also received a “D” CinemaScore, the lowest so far for a superhero movie, although calling ‘Joker 2’ a superhero movie or even a comic adaptation would be a pretty big stretch.

During its opening weekend ‘Joker 2’ shattered some pretty unflattering records. With the movie being compared to ‘Morbius.’

Initially, box office predictions for the movie did not look good at all. The projected domestic opening for the film has been revised down to $55 million to $60 million across 4,000 U.S. theaters, utilizing IMAX and Plf screens. Ultimately, the movie brought in a modest $20 million on Friday, which includes $7 million from preview screenings

Now one week later, things took a turn for the worse. ‘Joker: Folie à Deux...

Connie Nielsen is about to return as Roman Princess Lucilla in Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II." One of the only cast and character carryovers from the original "Gladiator," Nielsen/Lucilla looks like she'll play the same supporting role to her son Lucius (Paul Mescal) as she did to Maximus (Russell Crowe) in the first.

Less than two months out from the "Gladiator II" premiere, Nielsen is on the press tour — and opening up about some of her other work. In a recent interview with Den of Geek, Nielsen said it's "a pity" that Warner Bros isn't going ahead with Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins' "Wonder Woman 3."

In the 2017 "Wonder Woman," Nielsen played Hippolyta, queen of Themyscira and mother to Diana (Gal Gadot). She then reprised her role twice: in both cuts of "Justice League," Hippolyta and her Amazons fight the villainous New God Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds), and then the...

Connie Nielsen thinks "it’s crazy" a third ‘Wonder Woman’ movie isn’t in the works.The 59-year-old actress played Queen Hippolyta in the Gal Gadot-starring DC film and its 2020 sequel ‘Wonder Woman 1984’, and has admitted she’s shocked studio heads James Gunn and Peter Safran aren’t moving ahead with another instalment in the franchise after the series proved to be a box office hit.She told Den of Geek: "I think it’s crazy. I mean, frankly, I don’t understand it."[‘Wonder Woman’] made $800 million just in the movie theaters, and it has an enormous and passionate, passionate fan base. These are spectacular films, and there’s just no reason I can understand whatsoever for not investing in that. "If I were a business person, I would say that’s money on the table. It’s right there. Plus every time we’ve done it,...

In a conversation with Den of Geek, Connie Nielsen said it’s “crazy” that Wonder Woman 3 isn’t happening. As we know, a third installment of the franchise was in the works, but when James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios, the project was shelved.

“I think it’s crazy. I mean, frankly, I don’t understand it,” said Nielsen, who played Queen Hippolyta in the Wonder Woman franchise. “[Wonder Woman] made $800 million just in the movie theaters, and it has an enormous and passionate, passionate fan base. These are spectacular films, and there’s just no reason I can understand whatsoever for not investing in that. If I were a business person, I would say that’s money on the table. It’s right there. Plus every time we’ve done it, [it was] with budgets that were way smaller than any of the other DC budgets.“

Although the...

A third Wonder Woman movie was in development at Warner Bros. right up until James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as co-heads of the relaunched DC Studios, and the decision to scrap the project evidently came as quite a surprise to a number of people involved with the now defunct threequel and the previous WW films.

While speaking to Den of Geek about her return as Lucilla in Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2, Connie Nielsen - who played Queen Hippolyta in both Wonder Woman movies and Justice League - admitted to being baffled by the studio's call.

“I think it’s crazy. I mean, frankly, I don’t understand it,” Nielsen tells the site. “[Wonder Woman] made $800 million just in the movie theaters, and it has an enormous and passionate, passionate fan base. These are spectacular films, and there’s just no reason I can understand whatsoever for not investing in that.

To say that the early results for "Joker: Folie a Deux" weren't exactly what everyone at Warner Bros. had in mind would be a polite understatement. The high-profile sequel from director Todd Phillips has been met with what might be best described as disdain from many critics and audiences thus far. Its prospects are not great, particularly in light of the sequel's terrible opening weekend at the box office. Some of the only good news here in the early going is that DC Studios won't have to wear this as a stain on its reputation.

Those who saw "Joker 2" in theaters over the weekend might have noticed that the new DC Studios logo didn't appear in the film's credits, either before or after the film itself. The division was launched in 2022, with "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran jointly running the operation. The idea...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Penguin episode 1

Surprisingly, The Penguin doesn't include any DC logo despite the fact that DC Studios recently unveiled a new one. On July 26, 2024, DC Studios revealed its new company logo, which takes inspiration from the emblem DC Comics used from 1976 to 2005. This logo is probably the most famous in DC Comics' history, and it will represent the brand on the big and the small screen from 2024 onward.

Right from the start of episode 1, The Penguin's cast and plot are clearly established, with Oz Cobb killing Carmine Falcone's son in a sudden fit of rage, which leads him to cross paths with other veteran Gotham criminals, such as Sofia Falcone and Sal Maroni. The Penguin also drops some references to The Batman and Gotham's corner of DC Comics lore. However, The Penguin is missing one major element that's usually the first thing most...

The 1975 TV series "Wonder Woman" is deeply beloved by dutiful Gen-Xers who watched it as children. The show's combination of silly action, funky music, and campy humor hit a sweet spot, presenting the title heroine as bold, strong, and capable, but also upbeat, happy, and capable of whimsy. Also, because lead actress Lynda Carter is so dazzling, many Gen-Xers may confess to having a crush on Wonder Woman at some point. The series was a hit, lasting 59 episodes over three seasons. Along with 1952's "The Adventures of Superman," 1966's "Batman," and 1978's "The Incredible Hulk," "Wonder Woman" was, for many decades, one of the most celebrated superhero TV shows ever made. 

"Wonder Woman" began its life as a 1974 pilot starring Cathy Lee Crosby, as a reimagined version of the character. That pilot didn't fly, but ABC was eager to do something successful with the character and launched a second pilot...

In the wake of Alien: Romulus comes the Hulu series “Alien: Earth” next year, which is set before the events of all previous movies and brings the franchise to Earth for the first time.

If it’s taking place on Earth… before the original Alien… does that mean “Alien: Earth” won’t actually feature any Xenomorphs at all? That’s been the speculation/worry from many fans these past several months, but creator Noah Hawley (“Legion”) is here to debunk the rumors.

Chatting with Deadline on the Emmys red carpet last night, Noah Hawley has made it crystal clear that were will be at least one Xenomorph featured in next year’s “Alien: Earth.”

He explains, “There’s something about seeing a Xenomorph in the wilds of Earth with your own eyes that is truly chilling… to think of it moving here among us. And so I can’t tell...

While 2013's Man of Steel was the first Dceu movie, it wasn't until Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice three years later that this shared world meant to rival the MCU started taking shape.

You all know what happened next, of course, and the Dceu came to a disappointing end last year. Now, DC Studios' James Gunn and Peter Safran are relaunching the franchise as the Dcu, an exciting development which bodes well for these DC characters on screen. 

Of course, we won't soon forget the Dceu, and this feature takes a look back at our 10 favourite post-credits scenes from that time. Some went nowhere, others were undeniably huge, and a few could even be addressed in the new Dcu.

You can check out our 10 favourite Dceu stingers by clicking on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below. 

10. A Big Batman Secret (Harley Quinn: Birds Of Prey)

Okay, so it's not...

Attached to select showings of Alien: Romulus on the big screen was a short teaser trailer for “Alien: Earth,” and the teaser has been officially released online by FX this week.

Sydney Chandler stars in FX’s “Alien: Earth,” which is coming exclusively to Hulu in 2025. Watch the teaser trailer below and read on for the brand new official synopsis.

The series comes from creator Noah Hawley (“Legion”). Of particular note, it’s set to be the first story in the franchise that takes place here on Earth, set roughly 70 years in the future.

FX teases, “Expect a scary thrill ride set not too far in the future here on Earth.”

In “Alien: Earth”…

“When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.”

The series is set...

Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman has been quite iconic in many ways. After the release of the first film in 2017, the film established her character in a way no other portrayal of Diana Prince had. This pattern followed through her appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. However, the same was not the case for the second chapter in her story.

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in Wonder Woman 1984 | Credit: Warner Bros.

Wonder Woman 1987 was an early letdown in the DC Universe’s spiral down a dark path. The film had some very high expectations to meet, and it was unable to keep up. While the cast full of critically acclaimed stars wanted more from its performance, it would seem that the associations of bad experiences started before filming was even over.

During an interview, Gadot revealed one of the most difficult moments to film in the movie,...

Pedro Pascal, who portrays the titular Mandalorian Din Djarin in Star Wars' The Mandalorian TV show, will have a starring role in the franchise's brand-new The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. The actor made his Star Wars debut as Din Djarin in 2019, when both The Mandalorian and the Disney+ streaming platform first launched. Pascal has been a part of the trailblazing Star Wars project following the Mandalorian bounty hunter and his adorable little green accomplice, Grogu (or "Baby Yoda"), ever since the beginning, when it became the first live-action Star Wars TV show.

Now, The Mandalorian is about to make Star Wars history again with The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, giving Pascal the opportunity to be a part of another trailblazing project. There has been, however, uncertainty surrounding his involvement, as the leading role in The Mandalorian helped Pascal to become one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood with an infamously busy schedule.

When James Gunn directed and released the 2021 film The Suicide Squad, the world rejoiced that a good Dceu film had been made that was both funny and explosive at the same time.

James Gunn on the sets of The Suicide Squad | Credits: Warner Bros.

However, no one had an idea that Gunn would go on to become the co-head of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran in October 2022. It certainly seems that the burden of carrying the Dcu might just be getting to Gunn.

James Gunn’s Transformation Has The People Worried

Gunn found worldwide fame when he directed the iconic 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy. Being one of the best films that the MCU had to offer, James Gunn was hailed as a hero.

James Gunn | Photo by Erik Drost, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Over the years, Gunn got involved in some controversy but later redeemed himself through his movies.

Attached to select showings of Alien: Romulus on the big screen is a very short teaser trailer for “Alien: Earth,” the franchise’s first ever TV series that’s coming soon to FX.

Sydney Chandler stars in “Alien: Earth,” which recently wrapped production and is likely arriving in 2025. This short teaser more or less exists to announce the show’s official title, and it will probably be a while before we see any actual footage from the small screen project.

Check out the teaser below and expect more soon.

The series comes from creator Noah Hawley (“Legion”). Of particular note, it’s set to be the first story in the franchise that takes place here on Earth, set roughly 70 years in the future.

FX teases, “Expect a scary thrill ride set not too far in the future here on Earth.”

The series is set 30 years before the events of the...

Director James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” (formerly “Superman: Legacy) will be packed with DC Comics deep cuts, among them Superman and Supergirl villain Maxwell Lord, played by Sean Gunn.

Maxwell Lord isn’t a particularly well known villain, but he’s shown up in a surprising number of DC Comics adaptations in recent years — Pedro Pascal previously played him in “Wonder Woman 1984,” and Peter Facinelli portrayed him early on in The CW’s “Supergirl.”

TheWrap caught up with Sean Gunn at FanExpo Chicago on Friday, and naturally had to find out how he’s approaching the character. Gunn told us that he isn’t referring back to those earlier portrayals.

“I can’t talk too much about it. I can say that my my brother James and I did discuss… what reference materials from the canon were relevant to to my process,” he said, adding that “I love doing my own music.

Before Pedro Pascal made the world fall in love with him with The Last of Us, the actor had his biggest role in the disastrous DC film Wonder Woman 1984. The sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman saw Gal Gadot reprise her titular role but the film failed to break even as it was released amidst the pandemic and received negative responses.

While Gadot had previously been appreciated for her performance as the superhero, one scene from the film seems to be making rounds on the Internet for all the wrong reasons. Gadot’s performance in the scene has become the subject of criticism and fans have been appreciating Pascal for not breaking character.

Gal Gadot’s Terrible Performance With Pedro Pascal In Wonder Woman 1984 Irks Fans Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984 | Credits: Warner Bros.

Gal Gadot has become a global star due to her appearances in films such as the...

While we wait for Fede Alvarez’s new movie Alien: Romulus to arrive in theaters next month, we’ve learned this week that filming has wrapped on the “Alien” TV series from FX.

The series had been filming in Thailand throughout the first half of the year, with production originally beginning last summer before being shut down due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Series star Sydney Chandler announced the end of production on Instagram this week. You can find her post below. Read on for everything you need to know about FX’s “Alien.”

Update: The show’s official title at this time is “Alien: Earth.”

The Alien franchise’s first ever television series comes from creator Noah Hawley (“Legion”), and it’s likely to arrive sometime next year. Of particular note, it’s set to be the first story in the franchise that takes place here on Earth, set roughly 70 years in the future.

Paramount has released its first trailer for ‘Gladiator II,’ the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 historical drama that took the world by storm, and it’s shaping up to have an all-star cast worthy of the legendary franchise (the original film is #36 on IMDb’s Top 250 Movies chart). Director Ridley Scott has assembled an impressive ensemble of veteran stars and rising talents to bring the next chapter of this ancient Roman saga to life. Who are the players? IMDb has broken down the trailer to give fans the scoop on the cast and characters.

Paul Mescal as Lucius

Leading the way is Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Lucilla, who we saw as a young boy shadowing the legendary gladiator Maximus (played by Russell Crowe) in the original film. Mescal gained popularity starring opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones in the Hulu series “Normal People,” and since then the actor has quickly become one of Hollywood's hottest young stars. More recently, he costarred with Andrew Scott in ‘All of Us Strangers’ and gained an Oscar nomination for his role in ‘Aftersun.’ ‘Gladiator II’ is a huge opportunity for Mescal to cement himself as a leading man on the big screen.

Denzel Washington as Macrinus

Acting royalty Denzel Washington needs no introduction, and the two-time Oscar winner joins the cast as the Roman emperor Macrinus. A powerful ruler of the Roman Empire should be a juicy role for Washington to sink his teeth into, judging by the way he chews up the scenery in the trailer.

Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius

Pedro Pascal continues his meteoric rise with a key role as Marcus Acacius, a Roman general. Fresh off the massive success of HBO’s “The Last of Us,” Pascal will lend his leading man charisma and geek cred to this sword-and-sandal epic in a supporting role as the target of Mescal’s revenge.

Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta

Joseph Quinn is best known for his stint as Eddie Munson, the beloved metalhead from Season 4 of “Stranger Things.” That role earned him the top spot on IMDb’s STARmeter for three weeks straight in 2022. He’s currently the most popular cast member from ‘Gladiator II’ on IMDb, thanks to his current hit, ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ in which he costars with Lupita Nyong’o. In ‘Gladiator II,’ he'll play the villainous Emperor Geta in a role that will likely draw comparisons to Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus from the first ‘Gladiator.’

Connie Nielsen as Lucilla

Connie Nielsen reprises her role as Lucilla from the original ‘Gladiator,’ bringing gravitas and history to the sprawling story. Her regal presence should anchor the film's family dynamics. Fans may also recognize Nielsen from her role as Hippolyta in DC’s ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984.’

Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla

Fred Hechinger, the talented young actor who had key roles in Season 1 of “The White Lotus” and in Netflix’s ‘Fear Street’ trilogy and recently starred in the indie comedy ‘Thelma,’ takes a very different turn here as the insane Emperor Caracalla. From his wild performance seen in the trailer, Hechinger will get to demonstrate his range as an antagonist.

With an ensemble blending decorated veterans like Washington and Pascal with hot new stars like Mescal and Quinn, ‘Gladiator II’ has a cast befitting its huge ambitions to revive one of cinema's most acclaimed franchises. Fans can look forward to this impressive line-up of talent facing off in the Colosseum when the film hits theaters in November 2024.

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The Dcu is poised to fix Cheetah's underdeveloped character in Wonder Woman 1984. Dcu's upcoming slate includes promising releases and lesser-known heroes. The Paradise Lost series to explore Wonder Woman's Greek mythology, potentially improving Cheetah's backstory.

I know how the Dcu's movies can fix an iconic villain that was sadly wasted in the Dceu in Wonder Woman 1984. The Dcu is poised to reinvigorate DC's cinematic franchise after the Dceu fizzled out. The upcoming Dcu release slate looks promising, spotlighting DC's most prominent heroes alongside a slew of lesser-known ones such as The Authority, Swamp Thing, and Booster Gold. Details surrounding 2025's Superman suggest that fans are in for an almost entirely unique experience when it comes to the franchise, making the impending introduction of Batman and Wonder Woman all the more exciting.

The Dceu's legacy was propped up by a handful of standout films. These included the Justice League's solo debuts,...

Gal Gadot has starred in some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood and has established herself as a bankable action star. She became popular as Gisele from the Fast and Furious films and later would lead her own Dceu film with 2017’s Wonder Woman. The film was a huge hit and people adored her confident portrayal of the beloved DC character.

Gal Gadot as Diana Prince in Wonder Woman 1984 | Warner Bros Pictures

However, the sequel Wonder Woman 1984 which was released in 2020, proved to be a significant step down from the first film. The inclusion of too many villains and an inconsistent script were the factors that let down the film. Additionally, Gadot’s poor dialogue delivery became apparent in one infamous scene that fans continue to criticize.

One Cringy Scene From Wonder Woman 1984 Has Fans Mocking Gal Gadot’s Poor Acting

Wonder Woman 1984 suffered from an illogical script and...

James Gunn’s DC Universe was announced over a year ago, unveiling a slate of movies and live-action TV shows under Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters, with ‘Paradise Lost’ among them.

Details on the plot of ‘Paradise Lost’ are currently sparse. Peter Safran described it as a “Game of Thrones”-style narrative rich in drama and political intrigue.

The series is set on the island of Themyscira, the mythical home of the Amazons closely tied to the gods. Themyscira is a society exclusively of women, glimpsed briefly in previous Wonder Woman films, but now the show will fully explore the island, introducing a much-needed high-fantasy element to the DC Universe.

James Gunn remarked that ‘Paradise Lost’ will serve as an origin story for this mystical location, set in a timeline long before Wonder Woman‘s existence.

“It’s an origin story of how this society of women came about. What does it mean?...

James Gunn’s Dcu was announced over a year ago, we’ve been presented with a slate of movies & live-action TV shows that are supposed to be part of Chapter 1: Gods & Monsters, and ‘Paradise Lost’ is one of them.

Not much is known at the moment regarding the plot of ‘Paradise Lost.’ Peter Safran commented that this is a “Game of Thrones” type of story featuring a lot of drama and political intrigue.

The show will be taking place on the island of Themyscira, home of the Amazons, which have close links to the gods. Themyscira is a society made up of only women, and while we have seen brief glimpses of the island in the previous movies related to Wonder Woman, the show now will focus solely on the island, bringing a much-needed high-fantasy element to the Dcu.

James Gunn commented that ‘Paradise Lost’ will be sort of...

Well, look what the stork brung. It’s Pedro Pascal in a suit in James Gunn’s Dcu (too soon?). Let’s dial it back a few years ago when Gal Gadot was a part of the Dceu and Patty Jenkins was the director.

Pedro Pascal as Maxwell Lord in Wonder Woman 1984 | Warner Bros. Pictures

It was the year 2020 when Gal Gadot and Pedro Pascal starred in the Dceu film Wonder Woman 1984. Contrary to the number in the title, WW1984 was a sequel to the 2017 film Wonder Woman and by all means, a failure.

Pedro Pascal To Join James Gunn’s Dcu?

In the 2020 film, Pascal portrayed the role of Maxwell Lord, a shrewd enterpreneur who ends up giving people their dreams but… at a personal cost to each one.

David Corenswet as Superman in Superman: Legacy | James Gunn’s Instagram

The film ends with the world letting go...

Wonder Woman's #10 reveals a new backstory for the Cheetah, simplifying her complex past and expanding her mystique. DC has forever changed Wonder Woman's history by streamlining the lore of one of her most menacing villains, the Cheetah. Tom King and Daniel Sampere collaborate to bring Wonder Woman and the Cheetah together in a new confrontation that alters their dynamic.

Warning: contains spoilers for Wonder Woman #10!

DC has forever altered Wonder Womans lore by streamlining a crucial part of her history. Over the past 80 years, Wonder Womans mythos has changed and evolved with the times, and her villains are no exception. Fearsome foes such as the Cheetah and Doctor Psycho have menaced Wonder Woman numerous times, and in Wonder Woman #10, one of them gets a new backstory simplifying various elements of their past.

Wonder Woman #10 is written by Tom King and drawn by Daniel Sampere. Wonder Woman is on the Cheetahs island,...

Gal Gadot's future as Wonder Woman in the new DC Universe is looking very unlikely. Wonder Woman has no confirmed Dcu projects at the moment. The DC Universe could reintroduce Wonder Woman with a new actress for an updated approach.

Wonder Woman's status in the new DC Universe has still to be confirmed, and without an actress announced as Diana Prince, conflicting reports about the heroine's recasting have emerged. Gal Gadot gave life to Wonder Woman in the Dceu. While the actress' first solo movie as the character is one of the best live-action films in DC history, her second solo entry, Wonder Woman 1984, has become one of the most criticized movies in the controversial shared universe. Still, Gadot's Wonder Woman returned as Wonder Woman for cameos in other Dceu movies despite Wonder Woman 1984's failure.

It was expected that the actress and director Patty Jenkins would...

In the ever-evolving realm of the superhero genre, where renowned franchises like Marvel and DC are constantly churning sequels, reboots, and origin stories, there appears a beacon of admiration among fans, for Gal Gadot’s 2017 film Wonder Woman. On the theatrical release anniversary of Gadot’s inaugural journey as the iconic Amazonian princess, Diana of Themyscira, fans express their love for the film.

Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017) | Warner Bros.

Despite the disastrous reception of Wonder Woman 1984, Gal Gadot’s first installment Wonder Woman remains a cherished gem among DC fans. Celebrating the 7th anniversary of the movie, as X threads buzz with praise netizens even compare the film’s sentiment with another legendary origin story Batman Begins.

Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

It’s been seven years since Gal Gadot’s 2017 DC flick Wonder Woman flew into the theaters to captivate fans with the actress’ portrayal of the iconic Amazonian warrior,...

Bad sequels are far from a rarity, as there have been numerous instances where a sequel fails to recapture the original’s spirit, and Wonder Woman 1984 is no exception. Despite dropping the ball hard with the main conflict between Batman and Superman, Dawn of Justice did succeed in doing Diana Prince’s introduction to the Dceu justice.

Moreover, this was followed by arguably the best film in the Dceu, Wonder Woman, which made waves upon its release, making Gal Gadot one of the biggest names in the business. Unfortunately, the sequel failed to live up to its universally acclaimed predecessor, and its weak antagonist isn’t the lone aspect that contributed to it.

Wonder Woman 1984 Failed to Deliver on Many Fronts A still from Wonder Woman 1984 | Warner Bros.

Throughout its run, the Dceu had a major villain problem, whether it be Steppenwolf in the theatrical version of Justice League or Enchantress in Suicide Squad.

The harsh criticism towards Wonder Woman 1984 was overblown, lacking context and nuance. The streaming release impacted viewer perceptions, highlighting the shift in theatrical trends due to the pandemic. The controversy surrounding the movie misunderstood its plot, with the Monkey's Paw storyline raising moral issues that were actively explored.

It's time to admit that Wonder Woman 1984's critical reception was way too harsh. Even now, 4 years on, Patty Jenkins' period-set Dceu sequel attracts the kind of criticism traditionally reserved for the bottom rung of turkeys, flops, and theatrical busts, and it's a little uncalled for. Was Wonder Woman 1984 a perfect movie? No. It has some pretty glaring flaws, and held up against Wonder Woman, it is weaker, but the level of vitriol fired at it since release has been uncomfortable, frankly.

That reactions were extreme is perhaps unsurprising. There has been an increasing shift away from assessing movies for what they are,...

DC Comics has pioneered memorable superhero films with lasting impact on pop culture since the late 1970s. Despite challenges, recent DC films like "Wonder Woman 1984" and "The Batman" offer rewatchable superhero experiences. Reboots like Zack Snyder's "Justice League" and fresh takes like "Shazam!" breathe new life into classic DC characters.

From its classic franchises to the upcoming DC Universe, DC Comics has a long and exciting history of superhero film adaptations, with many being particularly rewatchable. For over a decade, superhero films have been a dominant genre in pop culture, and while DC has not had the same level of success as Marvel in film adaptations, the modern superhero blockbuster would not exist if not for the foundational successes of DCs early movies. From the late 1970s to the late 2000s, DC has had major successes on film with lasting impacts on pop culture.

Once comic book style shared universe storytelling was popularized,...

Boosted by world-class incentives, Spain’s Canary Islands has attracted the shoots of some of the higher-profile movies on earth from “In the Heart of the Sea” to “Wonder Woman 1984” and “Eternals.”

Now, however, a homegrown Canary Islands cinema is bursting onto the scene, a Canary Island New Wave cinema lifting off, hitting festivals and making ever more insistent production news.

If a date can be attributed to the event, it may be March’s Malaga Film Festival.

Already playing Berlin’s Forum, Macu Machín’s “Undergrowth” won ZonaZine, Málaga Festival’s edgier main sidebar.

Two Canary Islands projects were pitched at the Malaga Festival Fund & Co-Production Event (Maff): Lucía Pérez’s Locarno hit “Ever & the Sharks” and Víctor Moreno’s anticipated fiction feature debut “The Outside.”

Malaga’s Spanish Screenings featured Canary Island production “I’m Gonna Disappear,” Coré Ruiz’s tale of two estranged brothers. Another Spanish Screenings title,...