Jack Sparrow Is Ready To Set Sail With a New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Hot Toys Figure

The most recentPirates of the Caribbeanfilm will celebrate its eighth anniversary this year, and while the film is still long removed from being in theaters, that didn’t stop one of the biggest toy titans in the game from dropping a new figure from the franchise. Theofficial Hot Toys Instagramunveiled the first-look photos of a new Jack Sparrow collectible from the latest installment,Dead Men Tell No Tales, which earned scores of 30% from critics and 60% from audiences onRotten Tomatoeson its way to grossing $795 million at the worldwide box office against a $230 million budget....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Tommy Thomas

Looking: The Movie Premiere Date and Plot Revealed by HBO

Eagle-eyed viewers will note that in recent sizzle reels for HBO’s current and upcoming slate of shows, there was a little glimpse of the lads ofLooking. So could it be, finally, that we’re getting the promisedLookingmovie? Indeed, and rejoice! HBO announced today that it’s set the date for Looking: The Movie in late July. Lookingconcluded in March of last year on ahopeful, if somewhat melancholic note. Dom (Murray Bartlett) and Doris (Lauren Weedman) seem to have parted ways, while Augustin (Frankie J....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Abigail Richard DDS

Louis CK Inks Netflix Deal for Two Stand-Up Specials

Stand-up comedy is in its own TV niche. Most channels don’t carry it as part of their regular programming, but some networks (mostly HBO, in the past few years, but also other premium channels like EPIX) have carved out a space where they’ve become a destination for comedians to launch highly-anticipated comedy specials. Apparently someone at Netflix recently thought to themselves, “Hmm, we’ve conquered most aspects of television, what still lies before us?...

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Timothy White

Love, Lizzo Trailer Documents the Meteoric Rise of the Pop Icon

Back when she was serving as host and musical guest for her episode ofSaturday Night Live, international pop star sensationLizzocommented that she used to live in her car. The revelation served to illustrate how far she’s come, and now HBO Max says it’s about damn time to unveil this whole inspiring story, through a brand-new documentary they first announcedback in May.Love, Lizzois set to explore the big girl’s journey from childhood to leading voice in pop culture, and it’s coming our way later this month....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Shannon Fuentes

Luke Cage Villains Explained: Cottonmouth to Black Mariah

Sweet Christmas! The day has finally arrived when Marvel’s first and foremost hero for hire,Luke Cage, hits the scene with his own series from Netflix. Following fast on the heels of his successful predecessors,DaredevilandJessica Jones, Luke Cage’s show promises to explore the Harlem side of things in the city of New York. Cage himself is a man who was sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. While in lockdown, the only way that Cage could reduce his prison time, and subsequently survive, was to undergo a series of experiments that resulted in him gaining super powers....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Pamela Rios

Michael Douglas Got an Oscar for a Movie He Wasn’t In

Michael Douglasis an actor who truly fits the definition of “living legend”. He’s had a long and prolific career, including an Academy Award-winning turn inWall Street. ButWall Streetwasn’t the only time Douglas took home an Oscar. At the 48th Academy Awards in 1976,Douglas took home the award for Best Picturefor his role in producingOne Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.TheJack Nicholson-led psychodrama had a “clean sweep” at the 1976 ceremony, meaning it picked up awards in the five biggest categories of the night: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · Patricia Vega

Newbie Warms Up to ‘Summer House’ Costar

Love is in the airforSummer HousestarJesse Solomonwith new cast memberLexi Wood! The two were recently spotted getting hot and heavy with each other during a night out in the Hamptons with a few of their other castmates. The photos from the eventful night clearly show things heating up between the two co-stars as Solomon pulls Wood closer for a kiss. In a post shared by @bravoandcocktails onInstagram, Solomon is seen with his hand around Wood’s arm right before the twostart getting cozy....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Robert Joseph

Oscars Highlights 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joe Biden, More

It was a marginally more entertaining and surprising year for the Academy Awards than it has been over the last few years, despite the much-talked-about whiteness that hung over the entire ceremony. (It was also, according to overnight numbers, the least-watched ceremony in eight years.) Not surprisingly, the fact that the entire show wasn’t as boring or disastrous as the last few years was thanks almost exclusively toChris Rock, who once again proved that there are few people as funny, open, and audacious as the beloved comedian....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Eric Obrien

Paul Feig Explains Why 'Jackpot!' Is the Jackie Chan Movie He Was Dying to Make

Known for making comfort watches likeBridesmaidsandFreaks and Geeks,Paul Feig’s comedic timing is undeniable, and he hopes to win the lottery with his next big bet,Jackpot!. The film, originally entitledGrand Death Lotto, follows Katie (Awkwafina)in a futuristic California, doing her best to remain alive after winning a lottery ticket. Although the million-dollar prize is a welcoming surprise, it also comes at a cost. As the recipient, she becomes the target of anyone willing to kill her by sunrise in order to get access to the money....

July 17, 2025 · 19 min · 3893 words · Angela Harrison

Save or Kill Pop Culture Poll

For a long stretch of 2015, our Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub asked just about everyone in Hollywood to playSave or Kill. The premise of the game is that you have to choose between two pop culture items – Mario vs. Zelda, The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones, Marvel vs. DC – and by selecting one, you have erased the other from existence. The stakes are high and, in many cases, will tear you apart as you wrestle with which you could live without....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Mark Holt

She-Hulk's Fourth-Wall Breaks Make the MCU Feel More Interactive

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans, well-versed in tons of canon lore, sprinkled sweetly atop the original comic books, are as devoted as they come. Of course, with devotion come opinions, and opinions — particularly in the age of social media — birth interaction. Marvel Studios’ latest project,She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, stays true to its comic-book roots, going a step further to incorporate inclusion....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Melissa Rocha

Slapface Trailer Reveals a Young Boy Befriending a Terrifying Monster

Shudder has just released the official trailer for their originalfilmSlapface, which will premiere on the streamer on February 3. Telling the story of a bullied boy who gets in over his head when he begins a dangerous friendship with a monstrous creature, the indie horror flick is directed by up-and-coming horror filmmakerJeremiah Kip,and starsAugust Maturo,Mike Manning,Dan Hedaya,Mirabelle Lee,Lukas Hassel,Libe Barer,Bianca D’Ambrosio,andChiara D’Ambrosio. The trailer jumps right into business with young Lucas (Maturo) being attacked by several female bullies, while an older man explains to Lucas’s older brother and caretaker that their late mother would be disappointed in young Lucas....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Laura Smith

Soul Cast & Filmmakers Break Down Their Powerful New Pixar Movie

From Pixar Animated Studios and co-directorsPete DocterandKemp Powers,Soulfollows Joe Gardner (voiced byJamie Foxx), a middle school band teacher who finds himself in the fantastical Great Before, where new souls get their personalities before they go to Earth, before ever getting the chance to fulfill his dream of playing at the best jazz club in New York City. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with 22 (voiced byTina Fey), who he must teach about the appeal of the human experience and what’s great about living, as they both go on a life journey together....

July 17, 2025 · 18 min · 3825 words · Melissa Greene