Author: Mary Anne Butler

We are very sorry to share the news that comics artist Tim Sale has passed away. Perhaps best known for his work on “The Long Halloween,” Sale’s work was credited as a major source of inspiration for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman.”Fellow artist and longtime friend Richard Starkings first posted the news. Sale’s official social media accounts shortly thereafter confirmed it. Outpourings of love and shared memories from the comic creator community followed. Our thoughts go out to Sale’s family, friends, and legions of fans at this time. He was 66.

In a world where we had to sit through a second theatrical release of “Morbius,” it makes perfect sense that a third “Venom” film would happen. Star Tom Hardy teased the script on his Instagram, confirming Kelly Marcel’s penning it. Marcel wrote the first two “Venom” films, so at least there’s a nice level of continuity. No telling if Andy Serkis would be returning to direct or not. “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” was highly dysfunctional, just like it’s symbiote anti-hero. But, for whatever reason, it found a loving and loyal audience. Sony still seems hell-bent on creating a true…

This just in- HBO has renewed “Hacks” for a third season! This is great news, because the ending of season 2 left fans unsure about pretty much everything. If you’ll recall, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) fired Ava (Hannah Einbinder) during the finale. While her motivation was probably to encourage Ava to fly on her own, it was nonetheless a shock. “We congratulate Hacks‘ extraordinarily gifted executive producers and cast, and our partners at Universal Television,” HBO Max Head of Original Content, Sarah Aubrey, said. “We are overjoyed at the audience and press response to the new season, and glad to give…

If you’ve been excited for the works of Roald Dahl coming to Netflix, we have some great news for you! This morning, the streaming giant released first-look images and a teaser of the first project from Dahl’s world- “Matilda the Musical!” Matthew Warchus, who won a Tony for directing the original stage musical, is directing. Emma Thompson stars as Headmisstress Miss Trunchbull alongside Alisha Weir as Matilda. Lashana Lynch (“Captain Marvel,” “No Time to Die”) will play Matilda’s teacher, Miss Honey. Stephen Graham (“Boardwalk Empire,” “Peaky Blinders”) and Andrea Riseborough (“Bloodline”) play Matilda’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood. Sindhu Vee…

The casting of Ryan Gosling as Ken for the upcoming “Barbie” live-action movie makes perfect sense. Not that Gosling is plastic- but he *does* have that chiseled physique. Pair the “Blade Runner 2049” star with Margot Robbie as the iconic Mattel blonde and Greta Gerwig directing- “Barbie” sounds more and more interesting. This morning, Warner Bros. Pictures officially released the first look at Gosling as Ken. Spray tan, white blonde hair, and personalized underwear. We also know America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Issa Rae, and Michael Cera are on cast. But, no details on…

We would really like to request everyone take a minute to steel themselves. Yes, we’ve heard rumors for the better part of two years regarding Warner Bros. Pictures and Amber Heard. Specifically, the vocal call for Heard to be recast in the upcoming DC Comics film, “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom.” According to tabloid Just Jared (who we will admit does get their fair share of scoops), a source has confirmed a complete cut and recasting are highly likely. “Warner Bros. decided to recast Amber Heard‘s role after screentesting the movie. They are going to be doing reshoots with Jason Momoa and Nicole Kidman,”…

This just in-according to a report, it sounds like Lady Gaga may be in talks to play Harley Quinn opposite Joaquin Phoenix. This would apparently be for “Joker: Folie à deux,” which *may* contain musical elements?THR broke the possible news, and we’re frankly BAFFLED. This story is developing…

This just in-Justin Lin, who recently departed directing duties for “Fast X: Part One,” has his next job lined up already. Turns out, he’ll be helming Sony’s upcoming adaptation of popular anime series, “One Punch Man.””Venom” writers Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner were responsible for the last draft of the script. Thats…sort of all we know so far. We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other news.

This just in- according to filmmaker Christopher Miller, Jason Schwartzman has joined the cast of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” as character The Spot! The announcement was paired with a first-look image of The Spot. We also know that Jorma Taccone has joined the cast, and he’ll be playing The Vulture! “Across the Spider-Verse” is the upcoming Sony Animation sequel to the hugely successful “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson will direct.Returning “Spider-Verse” producers include Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Christina Steinberg.”Across the Spider-Verse” is set to swing into theaters June 2nd,…

This just in-writer/director Rian Johnson has revealed the title of the upcoming “Knives Out” sequel! The film, which was nabbed by Netflix, will be called “Glass Onion.”As well as the title, Johnson’s video confirmed some cast- Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, Jessica Henwick, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr., Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, and the return of Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc.Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects. Netflix assures the film will be out “this holiday season.”