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Jon Bernthal opens up about his 13-year rivalry with MCU costar Tom Holland — and who’s ahead
Jon Bernthal is finally calling the score in his 13-year friendly rivalry with MCU costar Tom Holland, looking back to their first face-off when Holland was 17 — and revealing who’s still got the edge.
July 19, 2026 3:26 pm
A Netflix star just surged to the front of the James Bond race after an Amazon reboot audition
Amazon’s hunt for the next 007 is kicking into high gear — and the actor has reportedly already stepped in for a screen test.
July 19, 2026 11:19 am
What MasterChef season was Luca in? He almost didn't get an apron at all
Luca Manfè is one of the most beloved winners in MasterChef US history — and the answer to which season he was in comes with an asterisk, because his first attempt ended in tears.
July 18, 2026 12:31 pm
MCU Nova casting: the contenders who actually make sense
Nova is finally blasting into the MCU, and the casting debate just went cosmic. Michael Waldron, the writer behind Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, is reportedly developing and scripting a feature centered on the Nova Corps human rocket. So who should suit up?
July 14, 2026 2:47 pm
J.K. Simmons landed Spider-Man’s J. Jonah Jameson in the most unexpected way
He breaks down the whole wild backstory—crediting Sam Raimi for sealing the deal.
July 12, 2026 4:26 pm
Moana director doubles down on Dwayne Johnson’s wig as memes swirl
Moana sails into theaters this weekend, and the internet is fixated on Dwayne Johnson’s Maui wig. The live-action director is shrugging off the memes, saying the flowing locks look great.
July 12, 2026 4:18 pm
James Bond reboot reveals the first real clues about the next 007
Fresh intel on the next James Bond just landed from one of the franchise’s most reliable voices, hinting the new 007 is closer than fans think.
July 12, 2026 2:31 pm
Anne Hathaway jumped from Harley Quinn to Catwoman at lightning speed for Batman
Anne Hathaway says she prepped hard for the wrong Gotham girl, spending days getting ready to play Harley Quinn before learning her The Dark Knight Rises audition was actually for Catwoman — and then pivoting on a dime, she told Josh Horowitz.
July 7, 2026 5:25 pm
After 13 years, an original Chicago P.D. star is leaving for good
After 13 years on Chicago P.D., a fan favorite is turning in their badge — another big shake-up for the Intelligence Unit as Season 14 looms.
July 3, 2026 5:33 pm
Jude Bellingham just entered the James Bond casting race
The hunt for the next James Bond just took a surprise twist: soccer star Jude Bellingham has tossed his name into the 007 ring. Hollywood’s still searching for its new superspy, and this wildcard contender just made the chase a lot more interesting.
July 1, 2026 6:31 pm
Sadie Sink landed Spider-Man: Brand New Day without an audition—and didn’t even read the script
Sadie Sink jumped into Spider-Man: Brand New Day with no audition and no script — and she’s finally talking about the gamble, even as her role stays under wraps.
July 1, 2026 5:30 pm
Bond 26 shifts into high gear as August auditions kick off for Denis Villeneuve's 007
Bond 26 is back in the fast lane, with a fresh round of screen tests reportedly targeting August as Denis Villeneuve hunts for his next 007 and ramps up production.
June 24, 2026 4:10 pm
Ferris Bueller star says the movie was no joyride — and calls John Hughes strange
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off star Mia Sara says the teen classic wasn’t a good experience and calls director John Hughes strange, opening up about her rough time on set in a new interview with The Times.
June 23, 2026 3:27 pm
House of the Dragon star says she flubbed a major Star Wars audition — and why
Before dragons, Olivia Cooke took a swing at a galaxy far, far away — auditioning to play Rey, not just the secondary Last Jedi role she was linked to — and she says she totally blew it.
June 23, 2026 2:59 pm
Who's Really Up for 007? The Bond 26 Casting Rumors, Sorted
Nearly five years after Daniel Craig left the franchise in No Time to Die, we still don't have a new James Bond — but the search has officially begun.
June 9, 2026 12:49 pm
Masters of the Universe Shows Jared Leto’s DCEU Misfire Was No Accident
Masters of the Universe makes one thing clear: Jared Leto’s DCEU stumble wasn’t about screen time. Given a bigger canvas and better material as Skeletor, he still can’t crack the character.
June 6, 2026 12:54 pm
James Bond Buzz Peaks as Tom Francis Finally Addresses Audition Rumors
Tom Francis is finally talking about those James Bond rumors. After reports he auditioned for Denis Villeneuve’s 26th 007 film, he tackled the question in a new Variety interview — and left fans guessing.
June 4, 2026 4:53 pm
Stranger Things Nearly Cast Someone Else as Hopper — Not David Harbour
Before David Harbour donned the badge as Chief Jim Hopper, the Duffer Brothers had a two-time Emmy winner in mind — and he passed. They just revealed who it was in a new interview.
May 19, 2026 11:00 am
Quentin Tarantino Predicted Hollywood’s Future Years Ago in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood didn’t just revel in the past—it scouted the future, elevating soon-to-explode talents like Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, and Sydney Sweeney. Quentin Tarantino called the next wave before it crashed.
May 18, 2026 10:22 am
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