Jensen Ackles suits up as the next big screen version of Batman in newDC Universeart. As James Gunn is rebooting the Justice League for the big and small screens, there are several important characters forthe DCU’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters"to cast. One of them will be Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, forThe Brave and The Bold, which is currently in development at DC Studios. The Brave and The Boldmovie may not have found its leading star yet, but fans are making their voices heard through various dream casting picks, with Ackles being one of them....

John Cena’s $10 million box office bomb,Freelance, is now a sleeper hit on Netflix. The action comedy movie, directed byTaken’sPierre Morel, follows lawyer Mason Pettits (Cena) as he is launched back into his former U.S. Special Forces operative role to protect journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie) while she interviews a South American dictator. Released in 2023,Freelancewas made on a budget of $40 million, but failed to break even, earning only $10....

Jurassic World Rebirthhas surpassed a major Marvel Cinematic Universe movie at the box office as it continues to ascend the all-time charts. The Gareth Edwards-directed movie was released earlier this month and reboots the beloved dinosaur franchise with a new set of characters. ThoughJurassic World Rebirthearned mixed reviews, leading to a 51% Rotten Tomatoes score, it has proven its might at the box office. After opening to a whopping $318 million globally,the blockbuster has shown some decent legs, even as it faces stiffer competition fromSupermanand other summer fare....

KPop Demon Huntershas taken Netflix by storm, and there’s no denying that the raw aura of its primary cast of characters is a huge part of its draw and popularity. One ofNetflix’s biggest original successes,KPop Demon Huntersis a Sony Pictures Animation musical project released exclusively on the streaming service, centering on a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon hunters. In addition to the amazing soundtrack and standout visual style continuing Sony’s signature animation dominance following theSpider-Versemovies, the eccentric and well-defined ensemble is a huge contributor to the film’s popularity....

Magic: Legendsis looking to shake up the action RPG genre. The more that’s shown of theMagic: Legends, the clearer it is that it’s deviating heavily from theDiablo 2formula that most modern ARPGs take inspiration from. Players will still be hacking and slashing with dozens of clicks, but the progression system is rooted inMagic-inspired deckbuilding. In a new trailer, interested gamers can see exactly what that means, as well as take note ofMagic: Legendsupcoming open beta....

Sanrio’slineup boasts hundreds of unique characters, and each year,the company hosts a character ranking conteston its official website where fans can vote for their absolute favoriteof them all.Hello Kittyherself won every year between 1998 and 2009, but other characters began to surge in popularity afterward and subsequently knocked her off the top of the chart. 2024’s winner was Cinnamoroll, marking his fifth consecutive year of victory in the poll. The winner of this year’s contest has been a hot topic among Sanrio fans, and mixed opinions swirl regarding whether Cinnamoroll will take home his sixth win or be defeated by Pompompurin when the results are released in June....

Marvel’s rich animated history stretches back decades and was so influential that many were referenced in laterMarvel movies and series. From the catchy theme tunes of the 1960s to the groundbreaking animation of the 1990s, Marvel cartoons laid the foundation for many characters’ modern portrayals. While Marvel movies charted their own path, they frequently referenced these classic shows. Whether it’s through subtle musical cues or full-on visual recreations, Marvel’s live-action and animated films have referenced their animated roots more often than many realize....

Michael B. Jordanhas solidified his spot as a global movie star capable of leading a variety of movies over the years. This has largely been done as he’s attached himself to a variety of IP. That’s proven to be a smart strategy at the box office, withMichael B. Jordan’s best moviesoften finding their intended audiences. After being part of the surprise superhero success withChroniclein 2012, the actor was cast as the lead in two major franchise relaunches for 2015....

Michael Bayis one of the most famous action directors of all time, and he is no stranger to franchises. He spent nearly a decade working on the popularTransformersmovie franchise, and there are even discussions of Bay coming back to the Hasbro film series for another installment now. IfBay is willing to come back toTransformersafter the franchise has had success and failure without him, it’s interesting to consider what other properties he could circle back around to in the future....

MLB The Show 21’s Road to the Show gives fans the chance to guide the career of a created ballplayer, and making it to the majors will undoubtedly be a goal for many. To reach that goal, a ballplayer must be called up several times, and some fans may be curious about how they can make that happen. Shining some light on this matter is the precise purpose of this guide, and details on call ups inMLB The Show 21can be found in what follows....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for MobLand season 1 and mentions of rape! MobLandseason 1 followed the war between the Harrigans and the Stevensons as their drug empires came to a head. The British crime drama was created by Ronan Bennett, with Jez Butterworth writing or co-writing each episode.Guy Ritchie(SnatchandLock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels) served as an executive producer and directed the first two episodes. Throughout the season, the Harrigan family was shown to be losing their grip on their control of the drug market....

I Know What You Did Last Summerhas passed a major box office milestone. The legacy sequel, which features the return of original characters Ray Bronson (Freddie Prinze Jr.) and Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) alongside a new group of young stars, is the fourth feature-length installment in the long-running slasher franchise, which kicked off in 1997. Although critics’I Know What You Did Last Summerreviewswere largely negative, earning the moviea Rotten score of 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences were kinder to the movie, giving it a Fresh score of 68% on the platform’s Popcornmeter....

One accomplishedDCactor has portrayedBatmanfive times throughout his career, which arguably made him the perfect pick to then embody the Dark Knight’s nemesis in 2024. That is, at least, one of many nemeses that comprise Batman’s infamous and multifaceted rogues' gallery. Batman is one of the most prolific superheroes in media, with countlessactors portraying the Caped Crusaderover the past few decades. This is both in live-action and animated productions, with theDC Universe soon to cast a new Batmanfor theupcoming Batman movie, currently titledThe Brave and the Boldat the time of writing....