Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is a masterpiece Homer ‘would quite likely be proud of,’ Universal boss says

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is a masterpiece Homer ‘would quite likely be proud of,’ Universal boss says

Bruce Glikas/WireImage via Getty ImagesUniversal has shared new details about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey.The studio’s distribution chief, Jim Orr, took to the stage at CinemaCon 2025 on Wednesday to talk about the film, which is based off of Homer’s epic poem.Orr called the film “a visionary, once-in-a-generation cinematic masterpiece that Homer…Read More…

In brief: ‘South Park’ season 27 teaser trailer and more

In brief: ‘South Park’ season 27 teaser trailer and more

Omigod, you guys! The first image from the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle has arrived. In the photo, obtained by Deadline, Lexi Minetree is in character as Elle Woods. Wearing all pink while laying on pink bedsheets and talking on her landline phone, Minetree evokes the character made famous by Reese Witherspoon …The release date…Read More…

Filming for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ to begin in July

Filming for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ to begin in July

Murray Close/Getty ImagesFilming for the next Hunger Games film, Sunrise on the Reaping, is set to begin in July.Francis Lawrence, who has directed each Hunger Games film since Catching Fire in 2012, will be returning to direct the upcoming project.Lawrence, who attended CinemaCon on Tuesday, spoke to attendees about the new film and said that…Read More…

‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘American Dad!’ renewed for four seasons

‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘American Dad!’ renewed for four seasons

FoxEverything’s coming up Milhouse!Fox has ordered unprecedented four-season renewals for four of its animated TV shows. The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers and American Dad! have all been renewed for four additional seasons.All four shows will continue their runs on Fox through the 2028-29 TV broadcast cycle and come from 20th Television Animation.American Dad! returns…Read More…

Cher pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ former beau Val Kilmer

Cher pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ former beau Val Kilmer

Barry King/WireImageCher has taken to social media to pay tribute to her former boyfriend, Batman Forever star Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday at the age of 65.“VALUS Will miss u,” she wrote on social platform X. “U Were Funny,crazy,pain in the a**,” noting he was “BRILLIANT as Mark Twain,” a role he played in the one-man play Mark Twain:…Read More…

James Gunn shares new look at ‘Superman’ at CinemaCon 2025

James Gunn shares new look at ‘Superman’ at CinemaCon 2025

Eric Charbonneau/Warner Bros.A brand-new look at James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film has flown on to the scene.The co-chief of DC Studios took to the stage at CinemaCon 2025 on Tuesday, where he shared new details about the comic book film he wrote and directed.Gunn’s co-chief Peter Safran also appeared onstage, alongside the film’s stars David…Read More…

Hollywood stars remember Val Kilmer: ‘You truly were an icon’

Hollywood stars remember Val Kilmer: ‘You truly were an icon’

C Flanigan/WireImageThe Hollywood community is remembering fellow actor, producer, director and friend Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday at the age of 65, according to a report from The Associated Press. Actor Josh Brolin said he would miss his “firecracker” friend in an Instagram post featuring a photo of the pair smiling widely for the camera. “See ya, pal. I’m going…Read More…

In brief: ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ renewed for season 2 and more

In brief: ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ renewed for season 2 and more

May the odds be ever in Lionsgate’s favor. Billy Ray has been tapped to adapt the latest novel in The Hunger Games series into a screenplay, Deadline reports. The news broke during Lionsgate’s CinemaCon 2025 presentation on Tuesday. Ray wrote the screenplay for the original The Hunger Games film, which was directed by Gary Ross.…Read More…