Grant Gustin was skyrocketed to fame when he took the role of Barry Allen on The CW’s The Flash. Since then, he has built a devoted fandom, delivering a confident, optimistic, and altruistic version of the superhero. However, after seeing the way he has held up the character for nine seasons, fans would find it surprising that the actor had doubts about being chosen to play the Fastest Man Alive.
Grant Gustin as The Flash. Source: Instagram
In a new interview, the American actor shared his apprehension about being considered for the role of the popular superhero in a CW series. He openly admitted that his slender physique was a source of concern for him, as he believed that it might hinder his chances of being cast for the iconic character.
Grant Gustin was unsure about being cast as The Flash
Last week, Grant Gustin sat down with Men’s Health...
Grant Gustin as The Flash. Source: Instagram
In a new interview, the American actor shared his apprehension about being considered for the role of the popular superhero in a CW series. He openly admitted that his slender physique was a source of concern for him, as he believed that it might hinder his chances of being cast for the iconic character.
Grant Gustin was unsure about being cast as The Flash
Last week, Grant Gustin sat down with Men’s Health...
- 5/9/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
Actor Grant Gustin wore the Flash suit for nine years as he starred as the titular character in The CW’s The Flash. A part of the Arrowverse series of TV shows, The Flash saw Barry Allen become the scarlet speedster after being struck by lightning in Central City. The series sees him fight various antagonists and also find the killer of his mother.
Though he was grateful for getting the opportunity to play the character, Gustin reportedly suffered while putting on the costume for the show. The Flash costume included a red one-piece suit and a face mask that covered most of his face. The actor mentioned how tough it was to get in and out of the suit and how he used to spend hours in the suit while filming.
Grant Gustin Expresses His Discomfort With The Flash Costume Grant Gustin in The Flash
Actor Grant Gustin, who...
Though he was grateful for getting the opportunity to play the character, Gustin reportedly suffered while putting on the costume for the show. The Flash costume included a red one-piece suit and a face mask that covered most of his face. The actor mentioned how tough it was to get in and out of the suit and how he used to spend hours in the suit while filming.
Grant Gustin Expresses His Discomfort With The Flash Costume Grant Gustin in The Flash
Actor Grant Gustin, who...
- 5/9/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
One major problem that plagued most Arrowverse shows was CW’s inability to end them at the right time. While most of them started on a high note, especially Grant Gustin’s The Flash, which was the biggest superhero show on TV upon its release, the writers couldn’t carry the momentum in the later seasons. But things could have been very different for the CW show that started it all, Arrow.
Had CW stuck to the original plans for the show, Arrow could’ve ended on a really high note, as instead of going on for 8 seasons, season 5 was originally intended to be the show’s end.
Arrow Could’ve Ended With One of Its Best Seasons
Stephen Amell | Arrow (via The CW)
While the first season of Arrow, which kickstarted the Arrowverse, was received well among fans and critics, it was the sequel that pushed the CW show to new heights,...
Had CW stuck to the original plans for the show, Arrow could’ve ended on a really high note, as instead of going on for 8 seasons, season 5 was originally intended to be the show’s end.
Arrow Could’ve Ended With One of Its Best Seasons
Stephen Amell | Arrow (via The CW)
While the first season of Arrow, which kickstarted the Arrowverse, was received well among fans and critics, it was the sequel that pushed the CW show to new heights,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
All American fans haven’t seen the last of Billy Baker.
Taye Diggs, who played Coach Baker until the character’s untimely death in Season 5, will return to the CW series for a Season 6 guest appearance, TVLine has confirmed.
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Diggs will appear on the May 20 installment, one week before All American hits its...
Taye Diggs, who played Coach Baker until the character’s untimely death in Season 5, will return to the CW series for a Season 6 guest appearance, TVLine has confirmed.
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Diggs will appear on the May 20 installment, one week before All American hits its...
- 5/9/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Running for almost a decade, Grant Gustin’s tenure as The Flash came to a close with Season 9 a year ago. The series finale saw Eddie’s resurrection and transformation into Cobalt Blue, who later reconciled with Barry to save the timeline. However, they don’t exactly part ways as friends. The show ends with Nora’s birth and Barry passing on the mantle to new speedsters.
Grant Gustin as The Flash
However, showrunner Eric Wallace had envisioned a different path for the series finale, extending to Season 10 and taking its episode count to 200 before the network decided to conclude the series after nine seasons. Wallace’s plan for the finale included a proposed Blackest Night crossover, promising an ambitious storyline that could rival even Zack Snyder’s twisted take on DC superheroes.
The Flash Creator Revealed His Original Plan For the Series Finale
In a conversation with The Nerds of Color,...
Grant Gustin as The Flash
However, showrunner Eric Wallace had envisioned a different path for the series finale, extending to Season 10 and taking its episode count to 200 before the network decided to conclude the series after nine seasons. Wallace’s plan for the finale included a proposed Blackest Night crossover, promising an ambitious storyline that could rival even Zack Snyder’s twisted take on DC superheroes.
The Flash Creator Revealed His Original Plan For the Series Finale
In a conversation with The Nerds of Color,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Patrick Fischler (American Fiction) & Julian Black Antelope (Prey) have been tapped for recurring roles in NCIS: Origins, CBS’ prequel to the venerable procedural, which has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Austin Stowell, Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Tyla Abercrumbie and Diany Rodriguez star in the CBS Studios-produced series executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon.
Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Schmid).
Fischer will play NCIS Special Agent in Charge Cliff Walker, who oversees the fledgling Nis Pendleton Office. Constantly seeing his little-known agency pushed aside by bigger fish, Walker puts his career on the line to earn...
Austin Stowell, Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Tyla Abercrumbie and Diany Rodriguez star in the CBS Studios-produced series executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon.
Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Schmid).
Fischer will play NCIS Special Agent in Charge Cliff Walker, who oversees the fledgling Nis Pendleton Office. Constantly seeing his little-known agency pushed aside by bigger fish, Walker puts his career on the line to earn...
- 5/8/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Hoyt Rawlins is at it again.
Matt Barr’s lovable scoundrel is back in this Wednesday’s Walker (The CW, 8/7c), and he’s up to no good in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek.
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In last week’s episode, Stella and Auggie made the connection that the necklace at...
Matt Barr’s lovable scoundrel is back in this Wednesday’s Walker (The CW, 8/7c), and he’s up to no good in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek.
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In last week’s episode, Stella and Auggie made the connection that the necklace at...
- 5/8/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Robert Pattinson was cast as the seventh iteration of a live-action Batman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Set during the early years of Bruce Wayne’s vigilantism, the film saw the character investigating several murders of high-profile men of power in Gotham. The film was released in 2022 and earned $722 million at the box office.
Though Ben Affleck was still playing the role of the Caped Crusader in the Dceu at the time, he stepped down from a solo Batman film, which allowed Reeves to explore a younger Batman with Pattinson. The Twilight star mentioned that the film was different from previous iterations of the character as it focused on the inner turmoil of Bruce Wayne. According to him, the only other film that achieved the feat was Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
Robert Pattinson Compares The Batman To Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Robert Pattinson in The Batman
After Ben...
Though Ben Affleck was still playing the role of the Caped Crusader in the Dceu at the time, he stepped down from a solo Batman film, which allowed Reeves to explore a younger Batman with Pattinson. The Twilight star mentioned that the film was different from previous iterations of the character as it focused on the inner turmoil of Bruce Wayne. According to him, the only other film that achieved the feat was Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
Robert Pattinson Compares The Batman To Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Robert Pattinson in The Batman
After Ben...
- 5/7/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
As David Corenswet Debuts As Superman, Here’s A Look At Every Actor Who Has Played The Superhero So Far
David Corenswet has officially made his debut in the Superman suit as his first look from the upcoming eponymous film has been revealed. James Gunn, the writer-director of the film and the Co-CEO of DC Studios, unveiled the look himself. Now that David Corenswet is playing a new version of the Man of Steel, he has a legacy to live up to, as a number of actors have taken on the costume in the past.
Superman’s screen history goes way back to the 1940s when the first live-action film serial based on the DC superhero arrived in cinemas. Since then, the baton has been passed down from generation to generation, with each actor bringing their own charisma to the character. Let’s have a look at all the actors...
David Corenswet has officially made his debut in the Superman suit as his first look from the upcoming eponymous film has been revealed. James Gunn, the writer-director of the film and the Co-CEO of DC Studios, unveiled the look himself. Now that David Corenswet is playing a new version of the Man of Steel, he has a legacy to live up to, as a number of actors have taken on the costume in the past.
Superman’s screen history goes way back to the 1940s when the first live-action film serial based on the DC superhero arrived in cinemas. Since then, the baton has been passed down from generation to generation, with each actor bringing their own charisma to the character. Let’s have a look at all the actors...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
The Flash's Tom Cavanagh to Guest Star in Superman & Lois Finale - Main Image
The Flash star Tom Cavanagh recently revealed that he is set to make a guest appearance in the final episode of Superman & Lois.
Last year, it was announced that the upcoming fourth season of the hit CW series will be its final one. It also marks the end of an era for the DC/Arrowverse franchise in the network.
Recently, the series officially concluded its production ahead of its scheduled premiere this fall. The plot details regarding the final season are currently being kept under wraps.
Also Read: Superman & Lois Series Finale Officially Wraps Production
Tom Cavanagh Confirms Guest Role in Superman & Lois Final Episode
In a recent convention appearance, Cavanagh confirmed that he is set to guest star in the final episode of Superman & Lois.
Originally, he wanted to direct...
The Flash star Tom Cavanagh recently revealed that he is set to make a guest appearance in the final episode of Superman & Lois.
Last year, it was announced that the upcoming fourth season of the hit CW series will be its final one. It also marks the end of an era for the DC/Arrowverse franchise in the network.
Recently, the series officially concluded its production ahead of its scheduled premiere this fall. The plot details regarding the final season are currently being kept under wraps.
Also Read: Superman & Lois Series Finale Officially Wraps Production
Tom Cavanagh Confirms Guest Role in Superman & Lois Final Episode
In a recent convention appearance, Cavanagh confirmed that he is set to guest star in the final episode of Superman & Lois.
Originally, he wanted to direct...
- 5/7/2024
- EpicStream
Batman, a character with a rich history in comics, has been portrayed by numerous actors across various mediums, from live-action films to animated projects. Some actors have had brief appearances as the Caped Crusader, while others have portrayed him for years.
Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...
Now, DC fans have taken it upon themselves to rank these actors, setting aside box office and critical success. This fan-made list, compiled on Ranker, is for fans by fans.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar voiced Batman in the animated series “Beware the Batman” for 26 episodes, although he never portrayed the Dark Knight in live-action.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel provided the voice of Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!’. He reportedly took on roles in movies primarily because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery played Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ As a result, his portrayal featured a more modest costume...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Batman is one of the most adapted characters in the history of the comics. From various live-action movies to animated projects, there are quite a few names that have been attached to the role.
Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...
Some actors showed up only briefly, while some have been embodying the character for years, and DC fans, finally got around to ranking them all. Forget about box office and critical success, this list was made by fans for fans on Ranker.
24. Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Ruivivar never played the Dark Knight in live-action but he did voice him in ‘Beware the Batman’ for 26 episodes.
23. Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel voiced Batman in ‘Teen Titans Go!,’ he apparently took roles in movies only because his children were fans of the source material.
22. Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery portrayed Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1949 film serial ‘Batman and Robin.’ This is why his costume and fighting skills are a lot...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Stephen Amell led the cast of Arrow for nine seasons, becoming the face of The CW’s Arrowverse, which lasted for almost a decade. Amell is known for playing the role of Oliver Queen, playboy billionaire by day and vigilante by night. However, Amell’s own life trajectory is nothing like that of the character he embodied for eight seasons.
Stephen Amell starred as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow for eight seasons of Arrow.
During an interview, Amell opened up about his early struggles to make it as an actor and had to fight hard to make a name for himself. As a result, Amell’s origin story is in stark contrast to that of the character that made him a household name. Here is what Stephen Amell has said about his initial struggles in Hollywood and how they contrast Oliver Queen’s story.
Stephen Amell Talks Early Struggles Before Landing...
Stephen Amell starred as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow for eight seasons of Arrow.
During an interview, Amell opened up about his early struggles to make it as an actor and had to fight hard to make a name for himself. As a result, Amell’s origin story is in stark contrast to that of the character that made him a household name. Here is what Stephen Amell has said about his initial struggles in Hollywood and how they contrast Oliver Queen’s story.
Stephen Amell Talks Early Struggles Before Landing...
- 5/6/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Despite not being connected to the larger Arrowverse, ‘Superman & Lois’ is easily the best CW superhero show in terms of quality writing. The show did have its ups and downs, especially last year.
After Nexstar acquired CW and the network was bound to be restructured, ‘Superman & Lois’ survived the onslaught during which many shows were canceled. This led to some of the main cast being let go, fewer writers and the episode count was slashed compared to previous seasons. Now after several months of filming the last season of ‘Superman & Lois’ has wrapped filming, ready for the Fall 2024 release date.
Speaking at Fan Expo Philadelphia Tom Cavanagh revealed he is both directing and acting in the final season of ‘Superman & Lois.’
Tom Cavanagh on Directing & Acting in the Final Season of #SupermanAndLois pic.twitter.com/jJMJU8MG4h
— Mastani #SupermanAndLois (@DevsMastani) May 5, 2024
So what was interesting about the final season of ‘Superman & Lois’ — like,...
After Nexstar acquired CW and the network was bound to be restructured, ‘Superman & Lois’ survived the onslaught during which many shows were canceled. This led to some of the main cast being let go, fewer writers and the episode count was slashed compared to previous seasons. Now after several months of filming the last season of ‘Superman & Lois’ has wrapped filming, ready for the Fall 2024 release date.
Speaking at Fan Expo Philadelphia Tom Cavanagh revealed he is both directing and acting in the final season of ‘Superman & Lois.’
Tom Cavanagh on Directing & Acting in the Final Season of #SupermanAndLois pic.twitter.com/jJMJU8MG4h
— Mastani #SupermanAndLois (@DevsMastani) May 5, 2024
So what was interesting about the final season of ‘Superman & Lois’ — like,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
While ‘Superman & Lois’ remains distinct from the broader Arrowverse, it stands out as the CW’s top superhero series due to its strong writing. Despite facing challenges, including changes following Nexstar’s acquisition of CW, the show managed to survive restructuring while other series were canceled.
This resulted in some main cast members being released, fewer writers, and a reduced episode count compared to previous seasons. Now, after months of filming, the final season of ‘Superman & Lois’ has concluded production, gearing up for its Fall 2024 premiere.
Tom Cavanagh announced at Fan Expo Philadelphia that he will be both directing and acting in the upcoming final season of ‘Superman & Lois.’
Tom Cavanagh on Directing & Acting in the Final Season of #SupermanAndLois pic.twitter.com/jJMJU8MG4h
— Mastani #SupermanAndLois (@DevsMastani) May 5, 2024
So what was interesting about the final season of ‘Superman & Lois’ — like, I like to [direct] their finales and their premieres,...
This resulted in some main cast members being released, fewer writers, and a reduced episode count compared to previous seasons. Now, after months of filming, the final season of ‘Superman & Lois’ has concluded production, gearing up for its Fall 2024 premiere.
Tom Cavanagh announced at Fan Expo Philadelphia that he will be both directing and acting in the upcoming final season of ‘Superman & Lois.’
Tom Cavanagh on Directing & Acting in the Final Season of #SupermanAndLois pic.twitter.com/jJMJU8MG4h
— Mastani #SupermanAndLois (@DevsMastani) May 5, 2024
So what was interesting about the final season of ‘Superman & Lois’ — like, I like to [direct] their finales and their premieres,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman has, no doubt, been one of the most favorite characters from the DC Universe, and nearly everyone who has played her to date has been widely loved in the role. One of the actresses who played her was actress Lynda Carter, who turned out to be so greatly endearing to both fans and critics that she is closely identified with the character to date.
Wonder Woman in the comics.
Being widely regarded as the most accurate Diana Prince, she gave her opinions on who the next person could be to carry on the superheroine’s legacy. Surprisingly enough, she was reported to have called Sandra Bullock “too old” for the role. However, Carter later on not only debunked these reports but also claimed she had even vouched for the actress to play the DC superhero.
Lynda Carter Reportedly Called Sandra Bullock “Too Old” to Play...
Wonder Woman in the comics.
Being widely regarded as the most accurate Diana Prince, she gave her opinions on who the next person could be to carry on the superheroine’s legacy. Surprisingly enough, she was reported to have called Sandra Bullock “too old” for the role. However, Carter later on not only debunked these reports but also claimed she had even vouched for the actress to play the DC superhero.
Lynda Carter Reportedly Called Sandra Bullock “Too Old” to Play...
- 5/6/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Love or hate the Arrowverse, there's no denying that Tom Cavanagh's performance as the Reverse-Flash was hard to find fault with. As the years passed, The Flash diluted the character by having the actor play multiple versions of "Harrison Wells." However, in the suit, Cavanagh proved himself a truly formidable villain.
His story ended in the Scarlet Speedster's series, but we can look forward to at least one final appearance from the actor in the DC Universe.
Superman & Lois will conclude with its fourth and final season later this year, and unlike Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman, the show's creative team have received enough notice to craft what we hope will be a satisfying ending.
The question now is, will that ending include an appearance from Eobard Thawne?
Appearing at Fan Expo Philadelphia this past weekend, Cavanagh reflected on his work as a director behind the camera in the...
His story ended in the Scarlet Speedster's series, but we can look forward to at least one final appearance from the actor in the DC Universe.
Superman & Lois will conclude with its fourth and final season later this year, and unlike Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman, the show's creative team have received enough notice to craft what we hope will be a satisfying ending.
The question now is, will that ending include an appearance from Eobard Thawne?
Appearing at Fan Expo Philadelphia this past weekend, Cavanagh reflected on his work as a director behind the camera in the...
- 5/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Love or hate the Arrowverse, there's no denying that Tom Cavanagh's performance as the Reverse-Flash was hard to find fault with. As the years passed, The Flash diluted the character by having the actor play multiple versions of "Harrison Wells." However, in the suit, Cavanagh proved himself a truly formidable villain.
His story ended in the Scarlet Speedster's series, but we can look forward to at least one final appearance from the actor in the DC Universe.
Superman & Lois will conclude with its fourth and final season later this year, and unlike Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman, the show's creative team have received enough notice to craft what we hope will be a satisfying ending.
The question now is, will that ending include an appearance from Eobard Thawne?
Appearing at Fan Expo Philadelphia this past weekend, Cavanagh reflected on his work as a director behind the camera in the...
His story ended in the Scarlet Speedster's series, but we can look forward to at least one final appearance from the actor in the DC Universe.
Superman & Lois will conclude with its fourth and final season later this year, and unlike Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman, the show's creative team have received enough notice to craft what we hope will be a satisfying ending.
The question now is, will that ending include an appearance from Eobard Thawne?
Appearing at Fan Expo Philadelphia this past weekend, Cavanagh reflected on his work as a director behind the camera in the...
- 5/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
DC’s The Flash Starring Ezra Miller Was Released In 2023 But Flopped At The Box Office ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
One of DC’s most ambitious projects was one of their worst box office failures. The Flash was an astounding failure despite its much-hyped status. The movie was clouded by the scandal of its lead, Ezra Miller, but its net profit suffered because of everything’s storyline. After a year, the movie emerged as the second most significant failure of 2023 and lost considerable money.
There was a lot of anticipation about The Flash, especially with the rumors of a Michael Keaton cameo. However, the movie’s public suffered after lead star Ezra Miller was arrested for heinous allegations. Still, die-hard fans of the franchise showed up, but it wasn’t enough. After years of production issues, the movie persevered to eventually hit theaters despite the controversies surrounding its lead actor and...
One of DC’s most ambitious projects was one of their worst box office failures. The Flash was an astounding failure despite its much-hyped status. The movie was clouded by the scandal of its lead, Ezra Miller, but its net profit suffered because of everything’s storyline. After a year, the movie emerged as the second most significant failure of 2023 and lost considerable money.
There was a lot of anticipation about The Flash, especially with the rumors of a Michael Keaton cameo. However, the movie’s public suffered after lead star Ezra Miller was arrested for heinous allegations. Still, die-hard fans of the franchise showed up, but it wasn’t enough. After years of production issues, the movie persevered to eventually hit theaters despite the controversies surrounding its lead actor and...
- 5/5/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
After garnering immense popularity following his appearance in Arrow, Grant Gustin’s Scarlet Speedster received his own standalone series in 2014, often considered the peak of the Arrowverse. Although the next two seasons had their fair share of issues but were received positively, from season 4, it was all downhill for the series, and it hit a new low with season 7.
While The Flash was notable for its pop culture references, season 7’s finale went a little above and beyond with its Star Wars homage, which didn’t sit well with fans in the slightest.
Fans Weren’t Thrilled by the Star Wars-Inspired Climax of The Flash Season 7 A still of Grant Gustin in The Flash | CW
Writing a speedster is always tricky due to the nature of its power and requires the utmost attention to detail to ensure no loose ends persist. The challenge further magnifies when it comes to writing...
While The Flash was notable for its pop culture references, season 7’s finale went a little above and beyond with its Star Wars homage, which didn’t sit well with fans in the slightest.
Fans Weren’t Thrilled by the Star Wars-Inspired Climax of The Flash Season 7 A still of Grant Gustin in The Flash | CW
Writing a speedster is always tricky due to the nature of its power and requires the utmost attention to detail to ensure no loose ends persist. The challenge further magnifies when it comes to writing...
- 5/5/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Disney’s Box Office Struggles in 2023 2023 was a turbulent year for Disney, as the entertainment giant faced significant box office disappointments. Among the most notable were the setbacks from The Marvels and The Flash, both of which fell short of their expected financial performances. Financial Turmoil for The Marvels Inconceivable financial losses marked Disney’s journey through 2023, with The Marvels encountering a staggering $237 million deficit. Not only did this movie fail to meet expectations, it also eclipsed the losses of The Flash, another superhero film that wrapped up with a $155 million shortfall. As Deadline reports, this makes
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- 5/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
2023 was not a good year for Disney at the box office. With the exception of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, their films lost money according to Deadline’s”2023 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament” list by Anthony D’Alessandro. ‘Guardians 3’ was just barely in the top 10 as it was in 9th place. To put this into perspective, tenth place was a “Paw Patrol” film.
In fact, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie beat all the Disney films and “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which was released theatrically and on streaming simultaneously.
Four Disney films flopped, and ‘The Marvels’ was the biggest loser. Of the bottom five films, only’ The Flash’ was a non-Disney-owned film.
‘The Marvels’
According to Deadline’s estimates, the film lost $237 million, but that is after you add in home entertainment and TV/streaming numbers. That is a lot of money to lose! It would have been worse without Home video and TV/streaming revenue.
In fact, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie beat all the Disney films and “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which was released theatrically and on streaming simultaneously.
Four Disney films flopped, and ‘The Marvels’ was the biggest loser. Of the bottom five films, only’ The Flash’ was a non-Disney-owned film.
‘The Marvels’
According to Deadline’s estimates, the film lost $237 million, but that is after you add in home entertainment and TV/streaming numbers. That is a lot of money to lose! It would have been worse without Home video and TV/streaming revenue.
- 5/4/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
We’re deep into 2024 territory as of the time of writing, but our good friends and Deadline have decided to go back to last year and reveal the biggest box office bombs of 2023. It was a short trip down memory lane, but it was done properly because all the numbers were finally in, and there was enough time to objectively interpret the facts and numbers before us. This is why we decided to report on this list.
The list contains five titles and we are going to reveal them to you, as well as all the relevant numbers. Long story short, out of the five titles on this list, four belong to Disney/MCU and one to Warner, so it seems that Disney is undoubtedly the biggest loser of 2023, especially since some of the titles in question are major ones. Now, let us start!
5. Haunted Mansion: -$117M
Synopsis:...
The list contains five titles and we are going to reveal them to you, as well as all the relevant numbers. Long story short, out of the five titles on this list, four belong to Disney/MCU and one to Warner, so it seems that Disney is undoubtedly the biggest loser of 2023, especially since some of the titles in question are major ones. Now, let us start!
5. Haunted Mansion: -$117M
Synopsis:...
- 5/4/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Disney normally finds itself at the top of the box office rankings, thanks to its ownership of well-known franchises like Marvel and Star Wars, but last year was an exception. Recently, Deadline claimed that Disney was involved in four of the top five box office bombs of 2023. The company had numerous setbacks that caused its fortunes to plummet. However, The Marvels was one of the most surprising misfires.
The Marvels
Who could have predicted that Brie Larson’s last MCU outing would end in a financial letdown, causing more of a tremor than even the Dceu’s The Flash?
Yes, you read that right. As unbelievable as it may seem, Nia DaCosta’s flick endured a staggering net loss of $237 million, outdoing the Ezra Miller starrer. Speaking about the latter, it even sprinted away from the spotlight with a $155 million shortfall.
The Marvels vs. The Flash: A Deep Dive into...
The Marvels
Who could have predicted that Brie Larson’s last MCU outing would end in a financial letdown, causing more of a tremor than even the Dceu’s The Flash?
Yes, you read that right. As unbelievable as it may seem, Nia DaCosta’s flick endured a staggering net loss of $237 million, outdoing the Ezra Miller starrer. Speaking about the latter, it even sprinted away from the spotlight with a $155 million shortfall.
The Marvels vs. The Flash: A Deep Dive into...
- 5/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The CW has spawned a number of DC shows in the past few decades, and The Flash stands among the best of them. Running for nine seasons, the TV show chronicled the journey of the Scarlet Speedster, while also having crossovers and making cameos in other DC shows. However, there were times when The Flash was incredibly close to finishing its run, before it was stretched to 9 seasons.
A still from The Flash
The Flash was originally supposed to end after Season 8, but thanks to fan support and CW execs, the series was given another chance to conclude its story properly.
The Flash Season 8 finale was rewritten multiple times Grant Gustin as The Flash
The Flash’s 9 season run on CW wasn’t easy at all – the production has had several scares of being canceled at various points in time. However, showrunner Eric Wallace had a definitive conclusion in mind,...
A still from The Flash
The Flash was originally supposed to end after Season 8, but thanks to fan support and CW execs, the series was given another chance to conclude its story properly.
The Flash Season 8 finale was rewritten multiple times Grant Gustin as The Flash
The Flash’s 9 season run on CW wasn’t easy at all – the production has had several scares of being canceled at various points in time. However, showrunner Eric Wallace had a definitive conclusion in mind,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
With major franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar under its roof, Disney typically finds itself on the top of the box-office heap, but that wasn’t the case last year. The company had more than a few failures which found its fortunes falling, and Deadline reports that four of the five biggest box-office bombs of 2023 belonged to Disney.
First up, and least surprising, is The Marvels, the Captain Marvel sequel starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris. As its predecessor grossed $1.1 billion, it was hoped that the sequel would equal that number, but the film turned out to be a bomb of epic proportions, grossing just $206 million worldwide. The film reportedly found Disney taking a loss of $237 million. Yikes.
Related Disney investor-turned-foe Nelson Peltz questions Marvel’s recent strategy
Next up, and the one that hurts the most, is Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Fans...
First up, and least surprising, is The Marvels, the Captain Marvel sequel starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris. As its predecessor grossed $1.1 billion, it was hoped that the sequel would equal that number, but the film turned out to be a bomb of epic proportions, grossing just $206 million worldwide. The film reportedly found Disney taking a loss of $237 million. Yikes.
Related Disney investor-turned-foe Nelson Peltz questions Marvel’s recent strategy
Next up, and the one that hurts the most, is Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Fans...
- 5/3/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for "The Fall Guy."
Don't look now, but Hollywood is going back to its old-school roots with "The Fall Guy." Director David Leitch's throwback blockbuster (reviewed here by /Film's Jacob Hall) not only gives stunt people the overdue celebration that they heartily deserve, but it uses some very tried-and-true methods to do so. Relying almost entirely on the star power of Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt along with the undeniable chemistry sizzling between the two leads, the rom-com masquerading as an action film might as well be shaking audiences by the collar to remind them why we go to the movies in the first place. Although based on a lesser-known television series, this adaptation doesn't resort to the same kinds of gimmicks as typical franchise films.
In fact, it's to the extent that even its biggest and most secretive cameo, saved for a late...
Don't look now, but Hollywood is going back to its old-school roots with "The Fall Guy." Director David Leitch's throwback blockbuster (reviewed here by /Film's Jacob Hall) not only gives stunt people the overdue celebration that they heartily deserve, but it uses some very tried-and-true methods to do so. Relying almost entirely on the star power of Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt along with the undeniable chemistry sizzling between the two leads, the rom-com masquerading as an action film might as well be shaking audiences by the collar to remind them why we go to the movies in the first place. Although based on a lesser-known television series, this adaptation doesn't resort to the same kinds of gimmicks as typical franchise films.
In fact, it's to the extent that even its biggest and most secretive cameo, saved for a late...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Brian Blessed speaks – well, booms – to Empire about the formidable Gungan leader.
“It took your bloody head off!” bellows Brian Blessed down the phone line, as only he can. The legendarily bushy-bearded 87-year-old actor is recounting for Empire the first time he saw Star Wars: in 1977, having been made aware of the film from a “great big billboard at Snow Hill railway station in Birmingham”, Blessed sallied forth to the first cinema he could find. An avowed science-fiction nerd and keen space enthusiast — “I am actually a fully trained astronaut”, he notes several times during our conversation — he found himself transfixed. “Here was something totally, completely original. It was by far the finest science-fiction film I’d ever seen.”
Blessed hoped to be cast in the original trilogy, but suspects his iconic role in the similarly space- operatic Flash Gordon in 1980 may have gotten in the way. It wasn’t until the late ’90s,...
“It took your bloody head off!” bellows Brian Blessed down the phone line, as only he can. The legendarily bushy-bearded 87-year-old actor is recounting for Empire the first time he saw Star Wars: in 1977, having been made aware of the film from a “great big billboard at Snow Hill railway station in Birmingham”, Blessed sallied forth to the first cinema he could find. An avowed science-fiction nerd and keen space enthusiast — “I am actually a fully trained astronaut”, he notes several times during our conversation — he found himself transfixed. “Here was something totally, completely original. It was by far the finest science-fiction film I’d ever seen.”
Blessed hoped to be cast in the original trilogy, but suspects his iconic role in the similarly space- operatic Flash Gordon in 1980 may have gotten in the way. It wasn’t until the late ’90s,...
- 5/3/2024
- by John Nugent
- Empire - Movies
2023 wasn't a good year for superhero movies, with the vast majority of them drawing negative reviews and poor box office returns. One of the most shocking flops, however, was The Marvels.
Captain Marvel made over $1 billion in 2019 and the follow-up saw Carol Danvers paired up with WandaVision's Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel's title character. Now, Deadline has crunched the numbers and revealed that The Marvels' $206.1 million global box office haul was worse than we realised.
According to the trade, when all is said and done, the movie made a net loss of $237 million. It's no wonder then that Disney CEO Bob Iger has said Marvel Studios will begin moving away from developing unnecessary sequels.
As for what the future holds in store for these characters, it's hard to say.
Monica will clearly be part of a future Multiversal story after landing in the same reality as the X-Men,...
Captain Marvel made over $1 billion in 2019 and the follow-up saw Carol Danvers paired up with WandaVision's Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel's title character. Now, Deadline has crunched the numbers and revealed that The Marvels' $206.1 million global box office haul was worse than we realised.
According to the trade, when all is said and done, the movie made a net loss of $237 million. It's no wonder then that Disney CEO Bob Iger has said Marvel Studios will begin moving away from developing unnecessary sequels.
As for what the future holds in store for these characters, it's hard to say.
Monica will clearly be part of a future Multiversal story after landing in the same reality as the X-Men,...
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Flash had a successful run on The CW, with Grant Gustin playing Barry Allen for close to a decade. While his casting initially raised some eyebrows, the Glee alum soon proved himself a perfect fit for the Fastest Man Alive.
Men's Health recently caught up with Gustin and asked whether he ever had concerns about The Flash becoming his legacy.
"It never crossed my mind," he admitted. "I mean, I was 23 when I auditioned for that show and thought I had no chance of getting it. I didn't even want to go to the audition. I was like, 'This is a waste of my time and their time.' In the breakdown it said he was late twenties to early thirties."
"He's big and buff and blonde in the comics. I was just like, 'Why are they even seeing me?' I had imposter syndrome about even going to that audition,...
Men's Health recently caught up with Gustin and asked whether he ever had concerns about The Flash becoming his legacy.
"It never crossed my mind," he admitted. "I mean, I was 23 when I auditioned for that show and thought I had no chance of getting it. I didn't even want to go to the audition. I was like, 'This is a waste of my time and their time.' In the breakdown it said he was late twenties to early thirties."
"He's big and buff and blonde in the comics. I was just like, 'Why are they even seeing me?' I had imposter syndrome about even going to that audition,...
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The year 1989 saw Tim Burton joining the world of DC Comics with his movie Batman. Michael Keaton starred as the brooding vigilante opposite Jack Nicholson’s Joker. The movie also spawned a sequel titled Batman Returns in the year 1992.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
The idea for the movie first came from the mind of Michael E. Ulsan, who purchased the film rights of Batman from DC Comics in 1979 along with his producing partner, Benjamin Melniker. He wanted to bring back the dark and serious Batman instead of the campy 1960 version from the Adam West-led television series. But it took him a long time to find a home for the Dark Knight before Tim Burton and Michael Keaton could give the audience a Batman like that of the 1989 movie.
How Producer Michael E. Ulsan Made Batman The Way He Was Intended
Michael Keaton as Batman in 1989’s Batman
Michael E.
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
The idea for the movie first came from the mind of Michael E. Ulsan, who purchased the film rights of Batman from DC Comics in 1979 along with his producing partner, Benjamin Melniker. He wanted to bring back the dark and serious Batman instead of the campy 1960 version from the Adam West-led television series. But it took him a long time to find a home for the Dark Knight before Tim Burton and Michael Keaton could give the audience a Batman like that of the 1989 movie.
How Producer Michael E. Ulsan Made Batman The Way He Was Intended
Michael Keaton as Batman in 1989’s Batman
Michael E.
- 5/3/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.
Everyone likes a trend in the movie business, but this one perhaps not so much. Disney for the first time in Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament history dominates the annual bombs section, claiming four of the five (top? bottom?) spots on our 2023 list. Typically, the studio owns a majority of...
Everyone likes a trend in the movie business, but this one perhaps not so much. Disney for the first time in Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament history dominates the annual bombs section, claiming four of the five (top? bottom?) spots on our 2023 list. Typically, the studio owns a majority of...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The Dark Knight trilogy is one of the finest superhero franchises out there, and while The Dark Knight Rises did close the book on Christian Bale’s Batman, screenwriter Jonathan Nolan would eagerly return for more.
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, was asked by Showsha if he’d like to return to the Batman franchise. “Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.“
Getting that bang back together would be a tall order, as Nolan admitted, “We’ve moved onto other things,” and “other people have picked up the mantel and moved on with those characters.
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, was asked by Showsha if he’d like to return to the Batman franchise. “Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.“
Getting that bang back together would be a tall order, as Nolan admitted, “We’ve moved onto other things,” and “other people have picked up the mantel and moved on with those characters.
- 5/3/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Winston Duke emerged as one of the standouts of both Black Panther movies thanks to his memorable take on M'Baku, and by all accounts, the actor is also a major highlight of The Fall Guy.
Duke has yet to establish himself as a Hollywood leading man, but all it takes is the right role, and the actor has set his sights on what will likely be the most sought-after part in Hollywood down the line.
During an interview with /Film, Duke was asked about the possibility of suiting up as The Dark Knight in the upcoming Dcu Batman reboot, The Brave and the Bold, after previously voicing Bruce Wayne in the Batman Unburied podcast.
"Listen, man, can you start that [campaign]? [Laughs] I would say I challenge you to get on all these socials and push for me. Get your community. I would love to. I would love to do that as Batman.
Duke has yet to establish himself as a Hollywood leading man, but all it takes is the right role, and the actor has set his sights on what will likely be the most sought-after part in Hollywood down the line.
During an interview with /Film, Duke was asked about the possibility of suiting up as The Dark Knight in the upcoming Dcu Batman reboot, The Brave and the Bold, after previously voicing Bruce Wayne in the Batman Unburied podcast.
"Listen, man, can you start that [campaign]? [Laughs] I would say I challenge you to get on all these socials and push for me. Get your community. I would love to. I would love to do that as Batman.
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Grant Gustin is opening up about his career.
The 34-year-old The Flash star spoke out in the latest issue of Men’s Health, out now.
During the discussion, Grant talking about his physical and mental health habits, his “dream come true” run in Water For Elephants, DMs with James Gunn, seeing Hugh Jackman as a role model, and much more.
Click through to see what Grant Gustin had to say…...
The 34-year-old The Flash star spoke out in the latest issue of Men’s Health, out now.
During the discussion, Grant talking about his physical and mental health habits, his “dream come true” run in Water For Elephants, DMs with James Gunn, seeing Hugh Jackman as a role model, and much more.
Click through to see what Grant Gustin had to say…...
- 5/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Grant Gustin Discusses Dcu Casting Rumors After James Gunn Interaction - Main Image
Grant Gustin addressed the Dcu casting rumor once again as fans continued to clamor for him to join the franchise.
Since the airing of the final episode of the CW's The Flash last year, some fans have expressed their interest in seeing Gustin continue playing the hero in James Gunn's Dcu.
So far, Gustin has not been cast yet in the new franchise, but he revealed recently that he exchanged DMs with Gunn and talked about their love for Superman.
Also Read: Shogun's Anna Sawai Reveals She Was Forced to Skip Suicide Squad Audition
The Flash's Grant Gustin Responds to Dcu Casting Rumors
Gustin opened up about the ongoing Dcu casting rumor in a recent interview where he explained his recent interaction with Gunn and addressed whether he is indeed interested in playing The Flash again.
Grant Gustin addressed the Dcu casting rumor once again as fans continued to clamor for him to join the franchise.
Since the airing of the final episode of the CW's The Flash last year, some fans have expressed their interest in seeing Gustin continue playing the hero in James Gunn's Dcu.
So far, Gustin has not been cast yet in the new franchise, but he revealed recently that he exchanged DMs with Gunn and talked about their love for Superman.
Also Read: Shogun's Anna Sawai Reveals She Was Forced to Skip Suicide Squad Audition
The Flash's Grant Gustin Responds to Dcu Casting Rumors
Gustin opened up about the ongoing Dcu casting rumor in a recent interview where he explained his recent interaction with Gunn and addressed whether he is indeed interested in playing The Flash again.
- 5/2/2024
- EpicStream
Exclusive: Harry Potter star Tom Felton has boarded Gandhi, the Hansal Mehta-directed streaming series about the iconic Indian nonviolent resistance leader from Applause Entertainment.
Felton will play Josiah Oldfield, Gandhi’s first and best friend during a period he spent in London while studying law. Pratik Gandhi (no relation) is playing Gandhi, as we reported back in May 2022, and we can reveal his real-life partner, Bhamini Oza, will play Kasturba Gandhi, the Mahatma’s wife.
The period drama series has been billed as India’s answer to The Crown, and several scenes are being shot in London this month. As such, British actors James Murray, Jonno Davies, Molly Wright (Apostasy), Simon Lennon, Ralph Adeniyi, Libby Mai and Lindon Alexander are joining Felton in the cast.
Felton will play Josiah Oldfield, Gandhi’s first and best friend during a period he spent in London while studying law. Pratik Gandhi (no relation) is playing Gandhi, as we reported back in May 2022, and we can reveal his real-life partner, Bhamini Oza, will play Kasturba Gandhi, the Mahatma’s wife.
The period drama series has been billed as India’s answer to The Crown, and several scenes are being shot in London this month. As such, British actors James Murray, Jonno Davies, Molly Wright (Apostasy), Simon Lennon, Ralph Adeniyi, Libby Mai and Lindon Alexander are joining Felton in the cast.
- 5/2/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Twenty years ago, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage’s breakout hit The O.C., about a group of teens coming of age in Newport Beach, premiered on Fox. By the time the 27-episode first season aired its finale in the spring of 2004, the show was the highest-rated drama on TV among adults 18 to 34 and had catapulted its stars — whose characters were affectionately known as the “Core Four” — to massive, near-overnight popularity.
It wouldn’t be the first or last young adult series in the U.S. to generate a cultural frenzy. But the industry ecosystem that birthed and defined zeitgeisty YA shows like it — 22-episode drama series with largely white casts found through in-person auditions — is vanishing. As viewers have increasingly abandoned broadcast and cable TV, the linear networks these shows called home (Fox, The WB, Upn, The CW, MTV and Freeform) have also faced mergers, acquisitions, multiple rebrands or given...
It wouldn’t be the first or last young adult series in the U.S. to generate a cultural frenzy. But the industry ecosystem that birthed and defined zeitgeisty YA shows like it — 22-episode drama series with largely white casts found through in-person auditions — is vanishing. As viewers have increasingly abandoned broadcast and cable TV, the linear networks these shows called home (Fox, The WB, Upn, The CW, MTV and Freeform) have also faced mergers, acquisitions, multiple rebrands or given...
- 4/30/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jessica Alba isn’t taking any prisoners this summer when her new action film, Trigger Warning, brings a violent revenge tale to Netflix on June 21, 2024. Today, Netflix shared a gallery of first-look images from the upcoming film, which features Alba as a Special Forces commando who finds herself pulled into a violent gang war when her father suddenly dies. The Trigger Warning images show Alba in action and some behind-the-scenes antics of the film’s production.
Mouly Surya (The City is a Battlefield) directs Trigger Warning from a script by John Brancato, Josh Olson, and Hailey Gross. Mark Webber, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, Gabriel Basso and Anthony Michael Hall star alongside Alba as primary cast members, with Kaiwi Lyman and Hari Dhillon co-starring.
Here’s the official synopsis for Trigger Warning:
Special Forces commando Parker (Jessica Alba) is on active duty overseas when she gets called back to her...
Mouly Surya (The City is a Battlefield) directs Trigger Warning from a script by John Brancato, Josh Olson, and Hailey Gross. Mark Webber, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, Gabriel Basso and Anthony Michael Hall star alongside Alba as primary cast members, with Kaiwi Lyman and Hari Dhillon co-starring.
Here’s the official synopsis for Trigger Warning:
Special Forces commando Parker (Jessica Alba) is on active duty overseas when she gets called back to her...
- 4/30/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Zack Norman, the stand-up comic, actor and producer perhaps best known for his turn as a crocodile-loving antiquities smuggler in Romancing the Stone, has died. He was 83.
Norman died Sunday night of natural causes at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, his family announced.
Norman collaborated frequently with director Henry Jaglom, with the two working together on Tracks (1976), Sitting Ducks (1980), Venice/Venice (1992), Babyfever (1994), Déjà Vu (1997), Festival in Cannes (2001), Hollywood Dreams (2006), Irene in Time (2009), Queen of the Lot (2010), The M Word (2014) and Ovation (2015).
In Robert Zemeckis’ action-adventure Romancing the Stone (1984), starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, Norman and Danny DeVito play the smuggling cousins Ira and Ralph, respectively.
“Look at those snappers,” Ira says in admiration whenever he sees a croc.
(He and Douglas would get into a legal spat over a company that they co-founded.)
Norman also appeared on the big screen in James Toback’s Fingers (1978), Milos Forman...
Norman died Sunday night of natural causes at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, his family announced.
Norman collaborated frequently with director Henry Jaglom, with the two working together on Tracks (1976), Sitting Ducks (1980), Venice/Venice (1992), Babyfever (1994), Déjà Vu (1997), Festival in Cannes (2001), Hollywood Dreams (2006), Irene in Time (2009), Queen of the Lot (2010), The M Word (2014) and Ovation (2015).
In Robert Zemeckis’ action-adventure Romancing the Stone (1984), starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, Norman and Danny DeVito play the smuggling cousins Ira and Ralph, respectively.
“Look at those snappers,” Ira says in admiration whenever he sees a croc.
(He and Douglas would get into a legal spat over a company that they co-founded.)
Norman also appeared on the big screen in James Toback’s Fingers (1978), Milos Forman...
- 4/29/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Supernatural ended on The CW in 2020, many viewers were left with an insurmountable emotional void (and it wasn't just because of the controversial finale). The main consolation was the then-new sports drama All American, which had been on the air for two years and had become one of the most critically acclaimed shows, earning a perfect 100% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes in its second season. What The CW still lacked, however, were impressive ratings.
That all changed in January 2021 with the release of the neo-Western action drama Walker. Not only was the new series a reboot of the iconic 1993 series starring Chuck Norris, but it was fronted by none other than Supernatural star Jared Padalecki as the legendary Texas Ranger. Each season's ratings shattered all previous records on The CW set by other projects.
But while Walker is still on the air, it is also one of the...
That all changed in January 2021 with the release of the neo-Western action drama Walker. Not only was the new series a reboot of the iconic 1993 series starring Chuck Norris, but it was fronted by none other than Supernatural star Jared Padalecki as the legendary Texas Ranger. Each season's ratings shattered all previous records on The CW set by other projects.
But while Walker is still on the air, it is also one of the...
- 4/29/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has certainly seen better days. Just five years ago, each film was almost a guaranteed billion-dollar smash for Disney and Marvel Studios. Now, in an era where the entertainment industry has been oversaturated by steaming, people seem less and less interested in the franchise.
In the early days of Disney+, shows like Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Solder were must watch television. Now, shows like Secret Invasion, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Ms. Marvel are plummeting in viewership. Not to mention the recent box office failures of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels at the 2023 box office.
Not only has Marvel been losing it big in the once popular superhero genre, but Sony is also dropping with their Spider-Verse spin-off films like Morbius and Madame Web, and Warner Bros. Discovery with their DC Universe films like The Flash and Blue Beetle.
In the early days of Disney+, shows like Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Solder were must watch television. Now, shows like Secret Invasion, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Ms. Marvel are plummeting in viewership. Not to mention the recent box office failures of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels at the 2023 box office.
Not only has Marvel been losing it big in the once popular superhero genre, but Sony is also dropping with their Spider-Verse spin-off films like Morbius and Madame Web, and Warner Bros. Discovery with their DC Universe films like The Flash and Blue Beetle.
- 4/28/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
For fans of actor Grant Gustin and The Flash, the date April 25th holds a special significance. The Flash has been the personification of speed across comics and television screens for generations and needs no introduction. With his mastery of the Speed Force, he’s a superhero icon.
A still from The Flash
When Gustin took on the mantle of Barry Allen, the man behind the mask in “The Flash” television series, he brought a wide-eyed charm and unwavering optimism that perfectly captured the essence of the character. Now, with April 25 on the calendars, fans themselves go into the timeline of the speed force as it isn’t just any ordinary day – it’s a date etched in Flash history.
The Flash Vanished In Crisis on April 25, 2024, 10 Years Ago
A still from The Flash
Fans of The Flash might never forget April 25, 2014. In the very first episode of the show,...
A still from The Flash
When Gustin took on the mantle of Barry Allen, the man behind the mask in “The Flash” television series, he brought a wide-eyed charm and unwavering optimism that perfectly captured the essence of the character. Now, with April 25 on the calendars, fans themselves go into the timeline of the speed force as it isn’t just any ordinary day – it’s a date etched in Flash history.
The Flash Vanished In Crisis on April 25, 2024, 10 Years Ago
A still from The Flash
Fans of The Flash might never forget April 25, 2014. In the very first episode of the show,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Back in 2023, Warner Bros. were gearing up for the release of one of the last movies to come out of the Dceu. The Flash, starring Ezra Miller in the lead, and directed by Andy Muschetti, had a lot hanging on its shoulders. The movie was supposed to be the vessel to reboot the Dceu to give way for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s Dcu.
A still from The Flash (2023)
Though fans weren’t sold on Ezra Miller’s involvement after their various scandals came to light, the reviews coming from the who’s who of Hollywood had them holding on to hope. From Tom Cruise to Stephen King, many celebrities came in defense of the movie, lauding it as one of the best superhero movies ever made. Unfortunately, the movie’s reception was not what anyone had hoped, and The Flash ended up being one ofe the worst features from Dceu.
A still from The Flash (2023)
Though fans weren’t sold on Ezra Miller’s involvement after their various scandals came to light, the reviews coming from the who’s who of Hollywood had them holding on to hope. From Tom Cruise to Stephen King, many celebrities came in defense of the movie, lauding it as one of the best superhero movies ever made. Unfortunately, the movie’s reception was not what anyone had hoped, and The Flash ended up being one ofe the worst features from Dceu.
- 4/25/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Freaky and Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon was supposed to be heading into production on Scream 7 soon – but that project has turned out to be so troubled, he had to activate his ejector seat and get out of there. While he has since been replaced on Scream 7 by Kevin Williamson, he has been busy lining up other genre projects, signing on to direct the werewolf thriller Big Bad and the “fast-paced thriller” Drop. Coming our way from Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes, the production company team that has previously brought us the Purge franchise, Drop is moving forward first, and we’ve previously heard that it’s set to star Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus season 2), Violett Beane (The Flash), Brandon Sklenar (1923), and newcomer Jacob Robinson, who has a large following on his parent-run Tik Tok account. Now Deadline reports that Jeffery Self of Search Party and The...
- 4/25/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
David Harewood is a distinguished British actor with a career spanning stage and screen. From portraying the Martian Manhunter in “Supergirl” to the steely David Estes in “Homeland,” Harewood has consistently delivered powerful performances. But beyond his acting chops, Harewood has recently made the news with his stance on a highly sensitive topic: blackface.
A still from Supergirl
Blackface, the act of darkening one’s skin to impersonate a black person, has a long and offensive history rooted in racist caricature. Harewood’s latest statement seems to have found no problem with blackface because “the name of the game is acting”.
David Harewood Says It Better Be Good If Someone Wants To Black Up
A still from The Flash
David Harewood, the recently appointed president of Rada (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), has ignited a debate on race in casting. Harewood believes that when it comes to casting, the ability...
A still from Supergirl
Blackface, the act of darkening one’s skin to impersonate a black person, has a long and offensive history rooted in racist caricature. Harewood’s latest statement seems to have found no problem with blackface because “the name of the game is acting”.
David Harewood Says It Better Be Good If Someone Wants To Black Up
A still from The Flash
David Harewood, the recently appointed president of Rada (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), has ignited a debate on race in casting. Harewood believes that when it comes to casting, the ability...
- 4/23/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
“My dream had always been to originate something and it’s really fun to just kind of make it my own,” says Grant Gustin of starring in a Broadway musical. That aspiration is now a reality as he leads the stage adaptation of “Water for Elephants” at the Imperial Theatre. The actor has amassed legions of fans who know him as the titular superhero in “The Flash,” but this latest demanding role marks Gustin’s return to his stage roots. Watch the exclusive video interview above.
Gustin portrays Jacob Jankowski in “Water for Elephants,” who falls in with a traveling circus after hopping aboard their train. He is hired as the troupe’s veterinarian and soon begins to fall for the equestrian performer Marlena (Isabelle McCalla). The pair become closer as they train a brand new routine with an elephant, provoking a jealous rage from Marlena’s husband August (Paul Alexander Nolan...
Gustin portrays Jacob Jankowski in “Water for Elephants,” who falls in with a traveling circus after hopping aboard their train. He is hired as the troupe’s veterinarian and soon begins to fall for the equestrian performer Marlena (Isabelle McCalla). The pair become closer as they train a brand new routine with an elephant, provoking a jealous rage from Marlena’s husband August (Paul Alexander Nolan...
- 4/21/2024
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
1989’s The Trial of the Incredible Hulk was a made-for-television movie that served as a backdoor pilot for a Daredevil television series. The film also introduced viewers to Matt Murdock / Daredevil and Wilson Fisk / Kingpin. However, before they could go on to headline their own series, plans were scrapped for an unexpected reason.
Rex Smith as Daredevil in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
According to actor Rex Smith, who played Daredevil in the movie, there was every intention for the backdoor pilot to expand into a television series. However, these plans never materialized because of another network’s rival series and the spotlight cast upon it. Here is how a planned 90s Daredevil series was canceled because of a DC show.
A 1990s Daredevil Series Was Reportedly Canned Because of DC’s The Flash Show
In 1989’s The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, actor Rex Smith played Matt Murdock...
Rex Smith as Daredevil in The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
According to actor Rex Smith, who played Daredevil in the movie, there was every intention for the backdoor pilot to expand into a television series. However, these plans never materialized because of another network’s rival series and the spotlight cast upon it. Here is how a planned 90s Daredevil series was canceled because of a DC show.
A 1990s Daredevil Series Was Reportedly Canned Because of DC’s The Flash Show
In 1989’s The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, actor Rex Smith played Matt Murdock...
- 4/20/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Nicolas Cage has showcased through his extreme performances that he can embody just about any character, be it a hero or a villain, as efficiently and intensely as possible. That said, it’s worth noticing that while his remarkable acting skills have also granted him the golden ticket into two of the biggest franchises in Hollywood, he has only been cast in heroic and anti-heroic roles.
Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario.
While he has absolutely nailed it as all of those characters, the truth is that Cage actually wants to play one forgotten nemesis of Batman who has only ever been played by the late Vincent Price in the late 1960s: Egghead. What’s more, he wants to play the character in Matt Reeves’ franchise of the Dark Knight, and has let his feelings known to Warner Bros. about the same as well!
Nicolas Cage Wants to Play Edgar Heed!
Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario.
While he has absolutely nailed it as all of those characters, the truth is that Cage actually wants to play one forgotten nemesis of Batman who has only ever been played by the late Vincent Price in the late 1960s: Egghead. What’s more, he wants to play the character in Matt Reeves’ franchise of the Dark Knight, and has let his feelings known to Warner Bros. about the same as well!
Nicolas Cage Wants to Play Edgar Heed!
- 4/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Spider-Man has always swung his way into the hearts of fans worldwide. He is not only one of the biggest characters in the comic book genre but the web-slinger is counted among the greatest fictional characters of all time.
A still from Spider-Man No Way Home
With the dust settled on “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” anticipation is high for the web-head’s next chapter. News has emerged that the creative team behind “Spider-Man 4” has started taking shape, with a famous duo on the shortlist – the writers behind DC’s “The Flash”.
John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein Rumored To Head MCU’s Spider-Man 4
A still from Spider-Man No Way Home
The director’s chair for Spider-Man 4 is heating up, and a new rumor has some fans swinging with uncertainty. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the writing duo behind the hit comedy Horrible Bosses and Dungeons & Dragons,...
A still from Spider-Man No Way Home
With the dust settled on “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” anticipation is high for the web-head’s next chapter. News has emerged that the creative team behind “Spider-Man 4” has started taking shape, with a famous duo on the shortlist – the writers behind DC’s “The Flash”.
John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein Rumored To Head MCU’s Spider-Man 4
A still from Spider-Man No Way Home
The director’s chair for Spider-Man 4 is heating up, and a new rumor has some fans swinging with uncertainty. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the writing duo behind the hit comedy Horrible Bosses and Dungeons & Dragons,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
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