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Michael Madsen, longtime collaborator of Quentin Tarantino and star of over 300 films and TV shows — including the likes of Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and Donnie Brasco — has sadly died at the age of 67. As confirmed to THR by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the iconic actor was found unresponsive at his Malibu home this morning following a suspected cardiac arrest.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on 25 September, 1957 to a war veteran-turned-firefighter father and an Emmy award winning mother, Michael Madsen spent much of his childhood moving from place to place due to his mum's work, getting into scrapes and testing authority as the perpetual new kid in class. Amid a childhood the man himself once described to The LA Times as "chaotic and diversified" however, young Michael found artistic inspiration on the box, devouring classics starring the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Robert Mitchum, and Kirk Douglas — a trio of actors...

Take a look at Season 1 fight scenes from Marvel Television’s live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" superhero TV series, recently renewed for Season 2. featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited vigilante ‘'Daredevil', with Jon Bernthal as ‘The Punisher’, now streaming on Disney+:

“...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…said actor Charlie Cox referring to the three seasons he played ‘Daredevil’ in the previous Marvel/Netflix TV series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…...

The crossover between the samurai and the western genres is one of the biggest and most important intersections in cinema history. Every movie buff knows that westerns influenced samurai movies, which inspired westerns, which influenced the samurai genre to evolve, with the back-and-forth repeating for several more cycles. Tornado, a new action thriller directed by John Maclean, is a love letter to both genres as it blends the tropes, conventions, and iconography of samurai and western movies to create a truly unique amalgamation. As you'd then expect, Maclean was inspired by some true classics, as well as some lesser-known gems of both genres.

John Maclean sat down with MovieWeb's George Edelman to discuss his new feature, Tornado. The film held its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival in February of this year, and is set for a wider theatrical release on June 13. Tornado is far from Maclean's first western — 2015's Slow West,...

Warwick Davis has credited his late co-star Val Kilmer as "the reason" he made it through the production of Ron Howard's 1998 fantasy-adventure film Willow. Davis starred as the movie's titular character, Willow Ufgood, while Kilmer played the charmingly offbeat mercenary and swordsman Madmartigan — but it turns out that his skills didn't stop at those he demonstrated in combat; he was also a spirited "leader" who spurred on his colleagues. Davis told Entertainment Weekly at the opening of Universal Epic Universe in Orlando:

"He's really the reason I got through the making of the film Willow because if ever I was tired, exhausted, fed up, cold, he'd say, 'Come on, keep going!' And he'd be the kind of leader of the army, keeping us going. He was a beautiful man."

Davis joins a chorus of Hollywood stars who have paid tribute and shared fond memories of Kilmer in the wake of his death.

Exclusive: Vice Media has bought Cuba Pictures from UTA-owned literary and talent agency Curtis Brown.

Cuba is one of the UK’s most established drama producers. The London-based outfit’s series include McMafia, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell and the Andrew Garfield movie Boy A. It has just finished shooting The Walsh Sisters in Dublin, the much-anticipated adaptation of the Marian Keyes novels, for Rte and the BBC. It also recently wrapped on The Rumour for Paramount’s Channel 5 and starring Joanne Whalley.

Cuba is run by Dixie Linder and founder Nick Marston, who is also Chairman of Curtis Brown’s Television, Film and Theatre Department. Word is that Linder will continue to lead the company with Marston also remaining involved.

Deadline understands that Cuba will become part of Vice Studios, which is run by Jamie Hall in London and Danny Gabai in Los Angeles. The label will sit...

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This post contains spoilers for "Daredevil: Born Again."

"Daredevil: Born Again" is named for the most famous "Daredevil" comic ever, 1986's "Born Again" by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Miller is the writer credited with making Matt Murdock/Daredevil a Catholic, and "Born Again" (running in "Daredevil" #227-233) is the story that canonized that.

The title, "Born Again," evokes Jesus Christ's resurrection. Like Jesus, Matt is betrayed by one of those closest to him — Karen Page sells Daredevil's secret identity for a heroin fix. He finds refuge in a convent, healed back to health by the nun Sister Maggie (who is secretly Matt Murdock's long-lost mother).

Ann Nocenti started writing "Daredevil" shortly after "Born Again" at issue #236, and kept the Catholic themes going. During the X-Men's "Inferno" event, the Goblin Queen literally unleashed Hell on New York City.

Marvel Television’s live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" superhero TV series, features blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox), his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited ‘Daredevil' and vigilante “The Punisher”, now streaming on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).

"...growing up in the gritty crime-ridden neighborhood 'Hell's Kitchen' in New York City,...

Ah, the heady days of Hollywood in the ‘80s and ‘90s, when big hair was practically a character of its own and leather jackets were more common than a cup of coffee on set. Back then, Joanne Whalley charmed us with her spellbinding performances in films like Willow and Scandal. But as every cloud has a silver lining, there’s more to her story than meets the eye.

So, have you ever wondered how a queen of cinema juggles the demands of Hollywood, motherhood, and fortune-building? Well, Whalley is not simply a relic of bygone years; she’s a savvy individual who transformed her on-screen achievements into a lasting financial legacy. Not only was she the muse in the romance with Val Kilmer, but she worked hard on her destiny with intelligence and tenacity.

Joanne Whalley in Willow | Credit: Lucasfilm

In 2025, Joanne Whalley’s net worth stands as a reflection of her enduring career,...

Take a look at mid-Season footage from Marvel Television’s live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" superhero TV series, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox), his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited ‘Daredevil' and vigilante “The Punisher”, now streaming on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).

"...growing up in...

The world lost a legend in Val Kilmer earlier this week, and fans are already celebrating his life by tuning in to some of his most iconic movies. Three of Kilmer’s films, Top Gun, The Saint, and Top Gun: Maverick, have all moved into the top three spots in the Paramount+ top 10. Kilmer’s role as Iceman in both Top Gun movies will forever live on as one of the most famous in his filmography, and The Saint sees him step into the role of Simon Templar, a thief who has been hired to steal the secret process for cold fusion. The Saint and Top Gun were panned by critics upon release, but both have become cult classics over the years with large followings.

Jonathan Hensleigh and Wesley Strick wrote the screenplay for The Saint, and Philip Noyce directed the film. Noyce is best known for his work on The Quiet American,...

It seems odd to refer to 1988's "Willow" as "the Willow movie," but that's because every nostalgic intellectual property is ripe for refreshing in the modern franchise era, and "Willow" finally got a sequel streaming series on Disney+, also called "Willow." Over 30 years passed between the two, and that's a lot of time for actors to change or even pass away. Warwick Davis' passion for his biggest lead role without special effects makeup never waned, and his enthusiasm is palpable still as he struggles to get the series reclaimed from the Disney vault into which it quickly vanished (and we know the annoying reason why).

The original movie, written by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard, was an attempt to do for fantasy what "Star Wars" had done for science fiction, and it even featured groundbreaking special effects, like the first use of digital morphing. It was a box office disappointment in its day,...

Val Kilmer’s world as an artist stretched far beyond his renowned leading man roles. In addition to his Hollywood stardom, where he gained fame in iconic roles like Iceman in Top Gun and Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever, the late actor’s enigmatic career included work as a both a visual artist, playwright and activist. But perhaps his least-known endeavor was as a poet.

Kilmer was a writer of poetry for much of his adult life, having begun dabbling in the form in his twenties as he studied at The Juilliard School and while his career as an actor quickly began to take off. His writing stretched into his sixties, with material touted as from the past 33 years published in 2021, and perhaps even until his death this week at 65 from pneumonia.

“Poetry is a very subjective and intimate expression,” Kilmer once said. “It’s literally your heartbeat. Your rhythm.

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While Val Kilmer’s struggles were public knowledge, there is a lot more beneath the surface. The truth about his diagnosis is a tragic tale.

Kilmer and Cruise in Top Gun. Credit – Paramount Pictures.

Val Kilmer, a renowned actor known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, faced one of the greatest battles of his life when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. Here, we will delve deep into the timeline of Kilmer’s diagnosis, the potential causes of his throat cancer, and how it transformed his life, his voice, and his career.

When was Val Kilmer diagnosed with throat cancer? Kilmer in The Salton Sea. Credit – Castle Rock Entertainment.

Val...

Hollywood is no stranger to dramatic exits, but losing Val Kilmer? That one stings. Kilmer wasn’t just an actor, he was a scene-stealing, chameleon-like force who made being the coolest guy in the room look effortless.

He could be a hotshot fighter pilot, a genius prankster, a brooding gunslinger, or even the Dark Knight himself. And while the industry has lost one of its most beloved stars, Kilmer’s legacy is clearly alive and well in the tributes pouring in from those who knew him best.

Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in Tombstone | Credits: Walt Disney Studios

From directors to co-stars, comedians to critics, everyone has something to say about the man who made Iceman an attitude and not just a call sign. So, let’s take a look at how Hollywood is remembering Val Kilmer, including what Tom Cruise, his old Top Gun buddy, might be feeling right now.

The world dimmed a bit upon hearing the news of Val Kilmer’s passing. The legendary actor, known for iconic roles in films like Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, left behind a legacy that will always be remembered in Hollywood. Beyond his stellar performances, he was a mysterious figure with deep spiritual beliefs, often defying Hollywood norms. He was one of those rare actors who truly stood out.

Kilmer was also widely recognized for his method of acting. He was known to push the boundaries of immersing himself in his roles. For instance, when preparing to portray Jim Morrison in The Doors, he spent a year studying Morrison’s music and life, perfecting his mannerisms, and even had cast members call him “Jim” to fully embody the character.

Val Kilmer in Batman Forever | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

He was undeniably a great actor, but stepping away from his...

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Sad news out of Hollywood this week:

Val Kilmer, a veteran actor best known for roles in 1986’s Top Gun in 1995’s Batman Forever — passed away on April 1.

He was 65 years old.

Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65. Rip. (Getty)

The star’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, spoke to the New York Times and said her father died due to pneumonia.

Val Kilmer made his final appearance on film in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, a sequel to the aforementioned classic.

The actor reprised his role from the original movie in this hit project, sharing an emotional scene with Tom Cruise.

“I just want to say that was pretty emotional,” Cruise told Jimmy Kimmel back then about acting alongside his friend again. “I’ve known Val for decades, and for him to come back and play that character… he’s such a powerful actor that he instantly became that character again.

Unfortunately, Val Kilmer left his legacy behind at the age of 65, on April 1, 2025. From now onwards his legacy will be cherished through his onscreen performances alongside the likes of Tom Cruise and Al Pacino. But on this heartbreaking occasion, we came across something even more tormenting—Kilmer’s last regret surrounding Robert Downey Jr.

After collaborating with Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, while Val Kilmer admitted having fond memories from the set, he also admitted having a heartbreaking regret about Downey Jr. that left him feeling blindsided. Seven years ago, in a Reddit Ama, Kilmer shared how a surprising incident with the MCU star and Michelle Monaghan broke his heart.

Val Kilmer in Batman Forever | image: Warner Bros. Val Kilmer’s heartbreaking regret about Robert Downey Jr.

Val Kilmer might have appeared in a bunch of movies that remained cult classics through generations, but nothing stood close...

Hollywood Pays Tribute To Val Kilmer(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Val Kilmer’s death at the age of 65 has come as a rude shock to his fans and the industry fraternity. The veteran actor passed away from pneumonia and was battling throat cancer since 2015. Some of his close friends and former co-stars from Hollywood also took to their social media handles to pour their tribute to him.

Josh Brolin took to his Instagram account to share a throwback post with Val Kilmer with a heartwarming message. He also paid tribute to the late actor’s love for Mark Twain. The post read, “See ya, pal. I’m going to miss you. You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. There’s not a lot left of those. I hope to see you up there in the heavens when I eventually get there. Until then, amazing memories, lovely thoughts. #valkilmer #marktwain.”

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Van Kilmer Net Worth(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Van Kilmer’s death has plunged the Hollywood fraternity, along with his fans, into a state of shock and gloom. The Batman Forever actor was 65 at the time of his passing. He passed away after his battle with pneumonia on Tuesday (April 1). Here’s a look at his net worth at the time of his passing.

Van Kilmer’s Net Worth

Van Kilmer was once one of the highest-paid actors in his prime. Especially, in the mid-90s, his bankability soared high due to his collaboration with some big films. According to a news report in Merca 2.0, Van’s net worth during the time of his passing was $10 million. According to a report on Screenrant, the Heat actor’s net worth in 2023 was estimated to be around $25 million. This means the late actor’s net worth witnessed a drop of almost 60% in two...

It's with a heavy heart that we report tonight that Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 in Los Angeles after a short battle with pneumonia. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer confirmed news of his passing to The New York Times earlier this evening.

Kilmer had also battled throat cancer since 2015, and had a procedure on his trachea that damaged his vocal cords to the point where it significantly limited his ability to speak. He had also undergone chemotherapy treatments and two tracheotomies.

He is survived by his two adult children, Mercedes and Jack, who he had with ex-wife Joanne Whalley.

Kilmer's breakthrough performance was in 1986's Top Gun, where he played Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky, and his career reached new heights in 1991 when he played Jim Morrison in The Doors. His most prominent credits also include playing Doc Holliday in 1993's Tombstone, Bruce Wayne/Batman in 1995's Batman Forever, and Chris Shiherlis in Heat.

Val Kilmer, the Hollywood star whose credits included The Doors, Batman Forever, and Top Gun, has died. He was 65.

The actor’s daughter Mercedes Kilmer, by his ex-wife Joanne Whalley, told The New York Times he died of pneumonia.

Kilmer was born in Los Angeles on December 31, 1959, and eventually attended the prestigious The Juilliard School in New York, becoming at 17 the youngest actor ever to be admitted.

He performed on Broadway in The Slab Boys in 1983 alongside Sean Penn and Kevin Bacon and a year later landed his first film role in the spoof Top Secret!

Kilmer went on to...

Val Kilmer, the Hollywood actor whose credits included The Doors, Batman Forever, and Top Gun, has died. He was 65.

According to reports the actor’s daughter Mercedes Kilmer, by his ex-wife Joanne Whalley, said he died of pneumonia.

Kilmer was born in Los Angeles on December 31, 1959, and eventually attended the prestigious The Juilliard School in New York, becoming at 17 the youngest actor to be admitted.

The 1984 spoof Top Secret! Marked Kilmer’s first film role and from there he went on to become a star by playing opposite Tom Cruise as the antagonist Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in Tony Scott’s 1986 action hit Top Gun.

Val Kilmer, the actor known for playing Iceman in Top Gun, Jim Morrison in The Doors, and the Caped Crusader in Batman Forever, has died at age 65.

News of Kilmer’s passing was confirmed by his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, who told the Associated Press that the actor died of pneumonia on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by friends and family.

Val Edward Kilmer was born on December 31st, 1959 in Los Angeles. Despite becoming one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980s and ’90s, he began his career in theater, starring in productions of Orestes and in The Wood Demon as a student at Juilliard. He was so committed to being a proper thespian that he turned down a role in The Outsiders to attend to prior theater engagements — though acting alongside Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, and Jackie Earle Haley in an Off Broadway production of The Slab Boys...

Actor Val Kilmer, whose film roles included Iceman in Top Gun, the titular superhero in Batman Forever and Doc Holliday in Tombstone, has died at the age of 65.

Kilmer died on Tuesday of pneumonia, his daughter Mercedes tells The New York Times. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, and a procedure on his trachea reduced his speaking voice to a whisper. A 2021 documentary, Val, documented his health issues along with his film career.

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Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for intensely committing to his performances and for starring roles in films like “Tombstone,” “Top Gun,” “The Doors” and more, died Tuesday from complications of pneumonia. He was 65.

His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, made the news public.

A Los Angeles native born in 1959, Kilmer grew up in the San Fernando Valley and as a teenager set a record as the youngest student to be accepted into the Julliard school of Drama (the record was broken by Seth Numrich.)

Kilmer pursued a stage career when he started acting professionally in the early 80s, but launched his film career with “Top Secret!” a parody of both World War II dramas and musical comedies starring Elvis Presley directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker, the team behind “Airplane!”

The film, though considered a bomb, showcased Kilmer’s matinee idol looks, impeccable comic timing but also his versatile singing voice,...

Val Kilmer, the charisma-oozing leading man who lost himself portraying such tormented, self-loathing characters as Jim Morrison, gunslinger Doc Holliday and Batman during his all-too-brief career, died Tuesday. He was 65.

Kilmer, who came to fame for playing the competitive naval aviator Tom “Iceman” Kazansky alongside Tom Cruise in Tony Scott’s 1986 mega box-office hit Top Gun, died of pneumonia in Los Angeles, his daughter, actress Mercedes Kilmer, told The New York Times.

Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, and Val, a stirring documentary about his life that premiered at Cannes in July 2021, showed him needing a breathing tube.

His death was announced as the actor was meant to be arriving for a rare red carpet appearance at the Beverly Hills Film Festival on Tuesday night. “It was a shock to find this out. We had just confirmed Val to attend the west coast premiere of American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective this past weekend,...

Val Kilmer, who played Bruce Wayne in “Batman Forever,” channeled Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” and starred as a tubercular Doc Holliday in “Tombstone,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. His daughter Mercedes told The New York Times the cause was pneumonia. He was 65. He had been battling throat cancer for several years.

Kilmer’s reps did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.

The baby-faced blonde actor had a solid run as a leading man with a volatile reputation in the ’80s and ’90s, starring in “Top Gun,” “Real Genius,” “Willow,” “Heat,” and “The Saint.” He returned briefly to screens in 2022’s “Top Gun: Maverick” although he could no longer speak due to his cancer.

In 2021, a documentary on his life, “Val,” was released. His son provided the actor’s voice and the film utilized hundreds of hours of video he had recorded over the years,...

Take a look at new mid-Season footage from Marvel Television’s live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" superhero TV series, renewed for Season 2, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox), his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited ‘Daredevil' and vigilante “The Punisher”, now streaming on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil...

Take a look at more footage from Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited super-powered vigilante ‘'Daredevil', with ‘The Punisher’ (Jon Bernthal), now streaming on Disney+:/

"'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season 1',” said actor Charlie Cox.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel...

Take a look at more footage from Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited super-powered vigilante ‘'Daredevil', now streaming on Disney+:

"'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season 1',” said actor Charlie Cox.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).

"...growing up...

Take a look at more footage from Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited super-powered vigilante ‘'Daredevil', now streaming on Disney+:

"'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season 1',” said actor Charlie Cox.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).

"...growing up...

Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, renewed for Season 2 before the debut of Season 1, features blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited super-powered vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streaming March 4. 2025 on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).

"...growing up...

As Daredevil: Born Again is ready to hit Disney+, here are a few things to remember about the saga’s return!

It’s been a long wait for fans of Daredevil. The Netflix series did a great job adapting the comics of Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), the blind lawyer who moonlights as vigilante Daredevil. The show wrapped up its third season in 2018, only for Netflix to cancel it and the other Defenders spin-offs as Disney took more control.

Thankfully, Daredevil is coming back in the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series. It’s a continuation of the Netflix show, and given that it’s been seven years since the show ended, some may have forgotten how it left off. So, to prepare for the return of Daredevil, here are a few things to remember!

Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin in Marvel Studios' Echo, releasing on Hulu and Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios.

Jon Favreau's 2008 film "Iron Man" kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a multimedia superhero property that would remain dominant in the pop consciousness for over a decade. Initially, "Iron Man" and Louis Leterrier's own 2008 MCU movie "The Incredible Hulk" (which finally got a sequel of sorts in 2025) were meant to be mere stand-alone superhero sories, only including references to the Avengers as a cute wink to fans. But when Disney purchased the Marvel library in 2009, a grander plan was put in motion, laying out multiple films at once, each one introducing a new character. Eventually, all the superhero characters teamed up in 2012's "The Avengers," which was essentially the cinematic version of a TV season finale. That structure held fast through to "Avengers: Endgame" in 2019, the 22nd film in the franchise, and one that featured many, many superheroes.

While the McU's movies were dominating theaters, Netflix got in on the action as well.

Take a look at more footage from Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, renewed for Season 2 before the debut of Season 1, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited super-powered vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streaming March 4. 2025 on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting...

Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, renewed for Season 2 before the debut of Season 1, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited super-powered vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streams March 4. 2025 on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).

"...growing up...

Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, renewed for Season 2 before the debut of Season 1, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited super-powered vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streams March 4. 2025 on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).

"...growing up...

Think the years-long hiatuses between streaming TV seasons are bad? Wolf Hall says, “Hold my mead.” The follow-up series Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light debuts on PBS’s Masterpiece on Sunday, March 23, at 9/8c, nearly a full decade after the original Wolf Hall aired stateside. 2015’s Wolf Hall adapted two of Hilary Mantel’s historical novels for the screen, the 2009 book of the same name and the 2012 sequel Bring Up the Bodies. And Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light adapts the final novel of the trilogy, picking up right where the series Wolf Hall left off. But let’s unwind the scroll a little more and get you reacquainted with what Wolf Hall depicted so many years ago. The series starts with King Henry VIII (Damian Lewis) firing Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (Jonathan Pryce) as his lord chancellor after Wolsey failed to get Henry’s marriage to Katherine...

Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, renewed for Season 2 before the debut of Season 1, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited super-powered vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streams March 4. 2025 on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in Marvel Comics’ “Daredevil” #1 (April 1964).

"...growing up...

The recent release of the trailer for Daredevil: Born Again has fans psyched to see beloved superhero Daredevil helm his own show for the first time since 2018. Daredevil is easily one of Marvel's most successful television endeavors. The superhero action series ran for three seasons, earning five Emmy nominations and amassing a fiercely loyal fanbase.

Most viewers probably remember the basics: blind lawyer Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) protects the people of Hell's Kitchen by relying on his super-powered senses and ninja skills. Matt's mission is aided by his college friend and fellow lawyer Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), his ex-girlfriend and coworker. However, the cult-classic series is full of twists and turns that viewers likely forgot during the long seven-year wait for the revival. Plus, Murdock makes a number of cameos easily missed by those who aren't MCU die-hards.

Matt's Mother Is a Nun He...

Take a look at more footage from Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, renewed for Season 2 before the debut of Season 1, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streaming March 4. 2025 on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…

….debuting in...

Daredevil: Born Again is coming soon and will bring back familiar characters like Charlie Cox as Daredevil, Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin, Elden Henson as Foggy, and Deborah Ann Woll as Karen.

While the full plot is not yet clear, a few details have been shared. Kingpin will be the Mayor of New York City and will use his power to take down vigilantes and superheroes. Both Matt and Kingpin will face the villain Muse, and they might even form a tense alliance.

At Fan Expo San Francisco, Charlie Cox and Wilson Bethel joined fans for a panel where they discussed their careers and their return to Daredevil: Born Again. Cox shared some interesting details about his character.

Cox talked about returning to the role after such a long time, saying it feels strange, and no one warned him about how unusual it is to play a character for so long in the industry.

Daredevil: Born Again is coming soon and will bring back familiar characters like Charlie Cox as Daredevil, Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin, Elden Henson as Foggy, and Deborah Ann Woll as Karen.

While the plot is mostly unknown, some details have been revealed. Kingpin will be the Mayor of New York City and will use his power to eliminate vigilantes and superheroes. Both Matt and Kingpin will be plagued by the horrific villain Muse, and we might also see them make some sort of strained alliance.

At Fan Expo San Francisco, Charlie Cox and Wilson Bethel joined fans for a panel where they talked about their careers and return in ‘Daredevil: Born Again.’ Cox revealed some interesting details regarding his character.

Cox discussed his return to the role after such a long time and stated that it feels weird and no one has warned him about that as it’s uncommon...

Rachel Shenton, Emily Atack and Joanne Whalley have been cast as the leads in upcoming U.K. psychological drama “The Rumour,” which depicts how small-town gossip can spiral out of control.

Based on Lesley Kara’s novel, the new five-part series sees Shenton play Joanna, a mother who moves to a quiet town with her young son looking for a fresh start. But she soon finds herself in an unsettling dynamic when she becomes entangled with a group of local mothers.

“When Joanna stumbles upon an online rumour about a child killer living in the town, she uses it to win over the mums at the school gate,” reads the logline. “As gossip spreads, suspicions build, and Joanna finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and paranoia. Balancing her efforts to protect her son with the growing unease in town, Joanna struggles to distinguish between truth and hearsay. With...

Take a look at leaked footage plus set images from Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, renewed for Season 2 before the debut of Season 1, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streaming March 4. 2025 on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…...

Ron Howard and George Lucas’s 1988 fantasy adventure collaboration Willow is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. More here.

Here’s a pleasant surprise to nearly round out the physical media year. Ron Howard’s much-loved fantasy film Willow, starring Warwick Davis, Joanne Whalley and Val Kilmer, is coming to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format for the first time.

The disc has been confirmed for a 16th December 2024 release, and you can find more on it – and order yourself a copy – right here.

If you’ve not yet had the pleasure, Willow was a collaboration between George Lucas and Ron Howard, a 1988 film that got mixed reviews on its original release, and decent box office. Cracking score from the much-missed James Horner you get too.

The disc release comes with extra features as well, namely this little lot…

Deleted Scenes with Ron Howard

The Making Of An Adventure with...

George Lucas and Ron Howard’s legendary fantasy epic Willow is ready to cast a spell and protect the child on 4K HD Blu-ray for the first time beginning on December 10. This glorious presentation of the beloved film arrives as a 4K Uhd Blu-ray SteelBook, making it a fine addition to any physical media collection. If you’ve moved on from collecting discs, Willow is coming to digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.

Here’s the official synopsis for Willow courtesy of today’s official press release:

From legendary filmmakers George Lucas and Ron Howard comes Willow, a timeless fantasy tale where heroes come in all sizes. When Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) finds an abandoned baby girl, he learns she is destined to end the reign of wicked Queen Bavmorda. Willow teams up with a rogue swordsman (Val Kilmer) to protect the child against the darkness.

Members of the armed services can and will argue amongst themselves, but in the minds of people and pop culture, Navy SEALs loom large as the picture of the United States' most elite military men. We can probably thank the fiction of Tom Clancy, and the fact that a Seal team that killed 9-11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, but Hollywood has been enamored with the special operations force for at least the last three decades. When a character in any movie is declared to be either a current or former Navy Seal, it's a given that they won't go down easily. When we discuss the most ruthless thing a U.S. president can do short of a nuclear strike, more often than not it's, "Send in Seal Team 6!"

While movies often take artistic license, it's fair to say that some of the movies featuring Navy SEALs are significantly more accurate than others,...

Take a look at leaked footage plus set images from Marvel Television’s new live-action "Daredevil: Born Again" TV series, renewed for Season 2 before the debut of Season 1, featuring blind lawyer 'Matt Murdock’ (Charlie Cox) and his crimefighting alter ego, the red-suited vigilante ‘'Daredevil', streaming March 4. 2025 on Disney+:

"...'Daredevil: Born Again' is a 'Season1'.

“It is not 'Season 4', so it is a whole new thing”,

…star Cox said referring to the three seasons he played the character in the previous Marvel/Netflix series.

"And I don't know where it's going, I don't know how much (story) involvement I'm going to have…

“… I don't know what it's leading to, but it feels like we're born again.

"And so I feel like I'm getting a second chance at the dream job…”

"Daredevil" was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and illustrators Bill Everett and Jack Kirby…...

Francis Ford Coppola has revealed the movie he is most proud of. The answer may surprise some.

In a Q&a session on X (formerly Twitter) today, the legendary filmmaker was asked by one fan: “Out of all the films that you’ve made, which one would you say you are the most proud of having made, or which one do you feel best captures your ideas of film as an art form?”

Few living filmmakers have a catalogue to rival Coppola: The Godfather films, Apocalypse Now and The Conversation, to name a few of his most acclaimed.

But those weren’t his choice today. The filmmaker was torn, but replied: “That’s like asking someone with 7 kids, who’s the best? I love them all, but if scratched deeper I might say Rumblefish”.

Interesting choice for sure. 1983 drama Rumble Fish is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by S.E. Hinton,...