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The Most Interesting Stars Rumored for Marvel’s Eternals Deny They’re in Marvel’s Eternals

Meanwhile, Frank Grillo teases and then immediately denies his own Marvel movie future. Melissa Benoist discusses a new costume upgrade for Kara on Supergirl. The Simpsons will pastiche Stranger Things in this year’s Treehouse of Horror. The Mortal Kombat movie reboot will be as gory as you hope it should be. Plus, more familiar faces…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 15

3 Things Recent Horror Reboots Have Gotten Right (and 3 Things That’ve Gone Wrong)

The new Child’s Play movie hits theaters June 21, the latest in a long line of horror franchise reboots banking on nostalgia to lure both old-school and next-generation scary movie fans to theaters. But while some recent remakes have managed to stand on their own, others have felt more like disappointing cash grabs. Today, we’re sifting through…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Jun 14

Updates From Godzilla vs. Kong, Toy Story 4, and More

The Candyman remake wants to tackle toxic fandoms. Meet Christina Hendrick’s new Toy Story 4 villain. Plus, watch Tom Holland and Chris Hemsworth goof off about Far From Home and Men in Black: International, what’s to come on Fear the Walking Dead, and more. Spoilers get! Candyman In a recent interview with Deadline, Monkeypaw Creative…

Television James Whitbrook Jun 10

Tony Todd Teases His Involvement in the New Candyman

Meet Forky in a new clip from Toy Story 4. Bryce Dallas Howard talks about making The Mandalorian. Get new looks at what’s to come on Black Mirror. Plus, creepy alien trees on The 100, the Clifford the Big Red Dog movie gets some casting and a bonkers premise, and Syfy highlights its not-Godzilla monster…

Television James Whitbrook May 29

A Surprising Familiar Face Returns for Arrow‘s Next Episode

Lupita Nyong’o signs up for a new movie that’s basically sci-fi Miss Congeniality. Candyman director Nia DaCosta says the new candyman does not replace Tony Todd. Warm Bodies is getting reworked as a new TV series. Plus, new pictures from Pennyworth and The Flash, and what’s to come on iZombie. To me, my spoilers! Miss…

Television James Whitbrook May 3

Another Familiar Face Is Confirmed for Bill & Ted 3

Candyman director Nia DaCosta offers an intriguing hint about the film’s new star. Michael B. Jordan’s next action role is downright biblical. Morbius set pictures hint at a sneaky Spidey in-joke. Plus, new Spider-Man: Far From Home posters, more looks at Stranger Things’ third season, and Idris Elba with a flamethrower. Spoilers get! Bill &…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 26

Jordan Peele Reflects on the Cultural Relevancy of Us, The Twilight Zone, and Candyman

The Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke-starring Us had its worldwide premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas and early reactions have been extremely positive. It’s safe to say that Jordan Peele’s next film is one that will have people talking. If they’re brave enough to see it, that is. io9 had the chance to briefly talk with…

Movies Evan Narcisse Mar 21

The Candyman Remake May Have Found Another One of Its Stars

Candyman, the 1990 cult horror film starring a living, vengeful urban legend, is being reimagined by producer Jordan Peele (who’s having a banner day for announcements here) and director Nia DaCosta. And now, that reimagining might have its stars. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Teyonah Parris (If Beale Street Could Talk) is in talks to…

Movies Julie Muncy Mar 2

Our New Candyman Is Probably Aquaman’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Jordan Peele’s reboot of the Candyman franchise may have its villain. Variety reports that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who can still be seen as Black Manta in DC’s Aquaman, is in talks to play the titular killer, the son of a slave who became a successful artist but was violently dismembered and lynched when he fell…

Movies Germain Lussier Feb 26

The CW Is Already Teasing Its Plans for Crisis on Infinite Earths

Tony Todd is still angling for a place in the new Candyman. Get a look at the final episodes of Shadowhunters. Now it’s Tim Allen’s turn to wrap on Toy Story 4. Plus, what’s coming on The Orville, how the new Riverdale spinoff will stand apart from its sister show, and what’s next on Gotham.…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 1

Is the Candyman Remake Close to Finding a Star?

Patty Jenkins thinks her third Wonder Woman movie will be set in the present. Anthony Daniels has wrapped on Star Wars: Episode IX. Plus, Bo Peep returns to Toy Story, a new look at Krypton’s Lobo, and a wild Black Panther 2 rumor comes in courtesy of…Angela Bassett’s husband? Spoilers get! Candyman Super Bro Movies…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 29

Could There Be Even More Villains in Shazam?

Tony Todd wants in on the Candyman remake. Get to know Star Trek: Discovery’s Captain Pike in a new featurette. An animated adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween could be on the way. Plus, Jumanji 2 has some more intriguing casting, and meet Captain Marvel’s Skrull villain in a new poster. Spoilers away! Shazam! According…

Television James Whitbrook Jan 7

Now We Know When to Expect Star Trek‘s New Picard Series

Nicolas Cage could be joining a new Lovecraftian adaptation. The Resident Evil reboot has found a director. Tony Todd reacts to the Candyman revival. Plus, Barry and Oliver play switcheroo in a new Elseworlds trailer, Kevin Smith raves about Star Wars: Episode IX, and M. Night Shyamalan hints at the Unbreakable universe’s future. Spoilers now!…

Television James Whitbrook Dec 6

Jordan Peele Confirms Candyman Sequel, With Nia DaCosta Set to Direct

Who can take a sunrise, and sprinkle with it bees? The Candyman sequel can. Jordan Peele has confirmed that he and creative partner Win Rosenfeld are working on a “spiritual sequel” to Candyman, with Little Woods writer and director Nia DaCosta coming on board to direct. As reported by Deadline, Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions has teamed…

Movies Beth Elderkin Nov 27

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More Rumors About Who Might Play the Big Villain in Birds of Prey

The Hellboy reboot has been pushed back three months. The Monster Hunter movie has cast some unlikely stars. Arnold Schwarzenegger shares a lovely new picture from the set of the new Terminator. Plus, Legends of Tomorrow comes up with its wackiest episode title yet, and Venom goes wild in a new clip. Spoilers! Birds of…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 27

Report: Jordan Peele May Bring Back Candyman

One of horror’s most underrated franchises may be coming back thanks to one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. Bloody Disgusting reports that Oscar winner Jordan Peele is in talks to produce a remake of the 1992 film Candyman, which starred Tony Todd, Virginia Madsen, and was directed by Bernard Rose. If you don’t…

Movies Germain Lussier Sep 10

13 Horror and Fantasy Movies and TV Shows Inspired by Urban Legends

Eerie entertainment frequently takes inspiration from urban legends, with good reason—nothing’s scarier than a fantastical tale that still feels like it just might be true. TV shows like The X-Files and Supernatural have made liberal use of contemporary folklore over the years, and plenty of feature films have been made in the same vein, too.…

Television Cheryl Eddy Feb 6

12 Great Science Fiction Actors Who Don’t Get Enough Props

Science fiction is an actor’s dream. The genre has created some breakout stars, like Harrison Ford, but it’s also turned scores of working actors into beloved fan-favorites, who work the convention circuit. But here are 12 great science fiction actors who swing for the fences, and just don’t get the appreciation they deserve. Here they…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 17

The Scariest Ghost Movies Of All Time

With two spooky ghost movies in theaters this weekend, The Innkeepers and Daniel Radcliffe’s The Woman in Black, it’s only right to pay homage to the great ghost movies from the past. So here is our list of the very best spooks and hauntings to ever grace the silver screen. https://gizmodo.com/the-innkeepers-is-a-movie-that-knows-the-scariest-thing-5881465 https://gizmodo.com/daniel-radcliffe-wants-to-scare-your-pants-off-5881406 The Others (2001)…

Movies Meredith Woerner Feb 2

THIS IS A DISASTER: ASSAULT ON SAN DIEGO

Hello all. It’s been a while. After traveling, family visits, technical difficulties, and paid work I am finally glad to bring you a new video, and this ain’t no trailer. I took my camera down to San Diego, came back, and ran it through the Disaster computer and this is what came out. Sure, you’ve…

io9 GarrisonDean Aug 16

The Most Interesting Stars Rumored for Marvel’s Eternals Deny They’re in Marvel’s Eternals

3 Things Recent Horror Reboots Have Gotten Right (and 3 Things That’ve Gone Wrong)

Updates From Godzilla vs. Kong, Toy Story 4, and More

Tony Todd Teases His Involvement in the New Candyman

A Surprising Familiar Face Returns for Arrow‘s Next Episode

Another Familiar Face Is Confirmed for Bill & Ted 3

Jordan Peele Reflects on the Cultural Relevancy of Us, The Twilight Zone, and Candyman

The Candyman Remake May Have Found Another One of Its Stars

Our New Candyman Is Probably Aquaman’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

The CW Is Already Teasing Its Plans for Crisis on Infinite Earths

Is the Candyman Remake Close to Finding a Star?

Could There Be Even More Villains in Shazam?

Now We Know When to Expect Star Trek‘s New Picard Series

Jordan Peele Confirms Candyman Sequel, With Nia DaCosta Set to Direct

More Rumors About Who Might Play the Big Villain in Birds of Prey

Report: Jordan Peele May Bring Back Candyman

13 Horror and Fantasy Movies and TV Shows Inspired by Urban Legends

12 Great Science Fiction Actors Who Don’t Get Enough Props

The Scariest Ghost Movies Of All Time

THIS IS A DISASTER: ASSAULT ON SAN DIEGO

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