Author: Ray Scanlon

The next chapter of the modern Planet of the Apes saga, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” is set to hit theaters next year. According to actor Andy Serkis, it’s going to be mind-blowing. Serkis, who played the lead ape Caesar in the previous three films, recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming installment. “I think Wes Ball is going to do an amazing job with this film,” Serkis said. “From what I’ve heard and what I’ve seen, there’s some amazing conceptual artwork. And where they’ve chosen to land the story and take off with the next iteration, I…

Actor Arty Froushan, known for his role as the Chancellor Jonah Breakspear in Prime Video’s “Carnival Row,” has been confirmed to have joined the cast of Marvel Studios’ “Daredevil: Born Again.” Froushan has landed a “major role” in the series, playing a character named Harry. He is labeled as a main player and an associate of crime boss Wilson Fisk. Harry launches a campaign to be elected as the mayor of New York in the series. Froushan will be joining returning stars Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox, who play Wilson Fisk/Kingpin and Matt Murdock/Daredevil, respectively. Cox previously played the character…

Ye, aka Kanye West, has recently taken to social media to announce that he no longer identifies as an anti-Semite. The rapper and fashion mogul credited his change of heart to a surprising source: actor Jonah Hill. In a recent Instagram post, West shared his newfound appreciation for Jewish people. “Watching Jonah Hill in ’21 Jump Street’ made me like Jewish people again,” he wrote. “No one should take anger against one or two individuals and transform that into hatred towards millions of innocent people. No Christian can be labeled an anti-Semite knowing Jesus is Jew. Thank you Jonah Hill,…

Actor Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his portrayal of Harry Potter in the blockbuster film franchise, is expecting his first child with girlfriend Erin Darke. Scott Boute, a representative for Radcliffe, confirmed the news on March 26th. Radcliffe and Darke have been in a relationship for a decade, having first met while filming the 2013 drama “Kill Your Darlings.” The couple later worked together on the set of “Don’t Think Twice” in 2016. Darke has since made appearances in Radcliffe’s TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers.” In an interview with Newsweek in 2022, Radcliffe expressed his desire to introduce his children…

It sounds like the “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” sequel will star Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, James Acaster, and Emily Alyn Lind.  Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, and Carrie Coon are expected to return for “Ghostbusters: Firehouse,” the working title for the film. Gil Kenan, who co-wrote “Afterlife” with Jason Reitman, will be directing. Reitman, will take on the writer-producer role, alongside Kenan and Jason Blumenfeld. While not much is known about the sequel’s plot, sources have indicated that it will return to New York City and the iconic firehouse made famous in the original “Ghostbusters” films. Also, we may see Earnie Hudson’s Winston…

Archaeologists have found two murals, featuring two-faced men holding odd treasures at the 1,400-year-old archaeological site of Pañamarca in coastal Peru. The murals, which were drawn at a time when a civilization known as the Moche flourished in coastal areas of Peru. Dating from between A.D. 550 and 800, the discoveries were unearthed by archaeologists in August 2022. Both men depicted are wearing what looks like a headdress or crown. Both have colorful clothing on with elaborate patterns, and what appear to be sizable belts. In one mural, which sits near the top of the pillar, a man with two…

“Clueless” star Alicia Silverstone has revealed she would be open to making a “Blast From the Past” sequel with co-star Brendan Fraser. When asked by a fan if she would make a follow-up to the film, Silverstone gushed about her former co-star. “With Brendan? I would do anything with Brendan. It was so much fun.” Fraser, who recently won the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in “The Whale,” has been the talk of Hollywood. With all the attention he’s been receiving during awards season, some of his fans have been asking for him to return to some of…

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI are conducting an investigation into the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok, over claims that its employees spied on journalists, according to a law enforcement official. The DOJ is leading the probe, which is also being carried out by prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia and the FBI. Both the DOJ and the FBI declined to comment. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has already fired those implicated in the alleged spying. The investigation into ByteDance comes amid heightened concerns about the security risks posed by TikTok. The Biden administration has warned it will…

Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Normal People”) is in talks to lead Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s upcoming film, “Twisters,” a reboot of the popular 1996 “Twister” tornado film. The project is being helmed by Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”), and features a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, the writer behind the Oscar-winning film “The Revenant.” Jan de Bont directed the original film, which boasted Helen Hunt and the late Bill Paxton in the starring roles. The story follows the duo as storm chasers caught up in a love triangle while facing off against rival chasers and a series of devastating tornadoes. The film…

“Sons of Anarchy” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage” star Theo Rossi has joined the cast of “The Penguin.” The upcoming HBO Max series centers around the infamous Batman villain portrayed by Colin Farrell in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman.” Rossi’s casting follows the recent addition of Michael Zegen, James Madio, and Scott Cohen to the series. While details regarding their roles remain undisclosed, Zegen is rumored to play the role of Alberto Falcone, son of notorious Gotham City mob boss Carmine Falcone (John Turturro). In the comics, Alberto takes on the mantle of The Holiday Killer. The Penguin, also known as Oswald…