Many genuinely frightening horror comedies use a clever trick: they start with humor to make the scares even more impactful. When the audience feels safe laughing, sudden shocks or classic horror moments become much more effective. The balance between fear and fun varies in these films, as each one finds the tone that best fits its story.
In a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Zack Snyder revealed he originally intended to make a second solo Superman film. However, plans changed as Man of Steel led into Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and then Justice League, ultimately putting the Superman movie on hold. He also mentioned the film would have included a specific villain…
Ryan Gosling is preparing to join a major franchise for the first time, starring in the 2027 film Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool & Wolverine. After previously steering clear of big franchises, what made Gosling decide to join the Star Wars universe? Surprisingly, it wasn’t the franchise’s reputation, but the opportunity to work with director Shawn Levy. In an interview with Gizmodo, Gosling explained:
Okay, so I’m hearing some really interesting stuff from Daniel Richtman, a pretty reliable source, about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. Apparently, Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom won’t be acting alone – he’s going to have a wizard working for him! And get this, this wizard is supposedly going to be using a Sling Ring, which means they can open portals – that’s huge! Richtman isn’t saying who this wizard is yet, but there’s a lot of buzz that it’s going to be a major surprise for a character we already know and love in the MCU. It’s shaping up to be a wild ride!
Several CNN employees are worried about Warner Bros. Discovery’s change of plans, according to a report in Variety. The company had previously been considering a deal with Netflix, but is now exploring a larger agreement with Paramount Skydance. Although the deal isn’t final, this shift is causing concern within CNN about its future direction and financial stability.
Starz has announced that the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan will begin streaming on June 12th. New episodes will be released every Friday on the Starz app and all of Starz’s streaming and on-demand services. While the Power franchise will continue with other shows, this marks the end of Raising Kanan. You can watch the trailer below.
Many of the young actors from Stranger Things have starred in critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, which is impressive considering how challenging it can be to grow up in the public eye. Charlie Heaton, who played Jonathan Byers in Stranger Things, gained recognition for his portrayal of Will’s older brother. He’s now involved in a new project featuring a monster, and it has the potential to bring a classic horror style back to life.
Okay, so Kevin Costner isn’t in “The Gray House,” which is a bit of a surprise, but he’s still involved as an executive producer, along with Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary. Sadly, the film didn’t exactly wow the critics – it landed with a pretty lukewarm 50% score on Rotten Tomatoes after its first day of release.
In the 1990s, director Ridley Scott, known for films like Thelma & Louise (1991), and popular actress Demi Moore joined forces for the 1997 action movie G.I. Jane. The film was groundbreaking for challenging traditional ideas about gender roles.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount is working on two new G.I. Joe movies. Max Landis and Danny McBride are developing the films, and the studio hopes to eventually combine them into one larger story.