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Last year, Donald Trump and his 2024 staff were worried about U.S. intel suggesting there could be an Iranian plot to assassinate the former and now current American president.

Yet, in the waning months of that election, Trump — who survived a separate attempt on his life just before his nominating convention in Milwaukee — would occasionally joke to close allies that he would not care if Iranian assassins killed John Bolton, an Iran hawk and Trump’s former national security adviser-turned-critic, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Following an initial three-day engagement that kicked off on Monday, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare is extending its theatrical run with 75 different locations across the country.

From Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios, the newest entry into the Poohniverse will continue its flight on the big screen until January 23. Tickets are available through Iconic Events.

The twisted take on the childhood classic is written and directed by Scott Chambers, who produced the Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey films in addition to starring in the second installment as Christopher Robin.

In the British indie slasher, “Wendy Darling strikes out in an attempt to rescue her brother Michael from the clutches of the evil Peter Pan who intends to send him to Neverland. Along the way she meets a twisted Tinkerbell, who is hooked on what she thinks is fairy dust.”

It stars Megan Placitoas as Wendy Darling, Martin Portlock as Peter Pan,...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was a “Maximum Carnage” special episode broadcast from the Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Oh. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz, and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Kenny Omega def. Brian Cage The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Kenny swarmed Cage in the corner with jabs and chops. Kenny tried to take out the legs of Cage. Brian Cage back dropped Kenny Omega. Cage picked up Omega and curled him like a barbell and then dumped him on the mat. Cage crunched Kenny in the corner, ramming Kenny with his shoulder. Kenny countered a power bomb attempt with a hurracanrana. Lance Archer jumped onto the apron, but Kenny blasted him with a high boot. The distraction helped the Don Callis Family because Brian Cage used the opportunity to nail Kenny with a running lariat.

Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare gives a dark new spin on a classic fairy tale. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release next week, Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios have unveiled new images of the “Poohniverse” version of Tinkerbell and Hook.

Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare gets a limited theatrical release for three days only, from January 13, 2025, until January 15, 2025, from Iconic Events Releasing.

The horror film follows “Wendy Darling as she strikes out in an attempt to rescue her brother Michael from the clutches of the evil Peter Pan, who intends to send him to Neverland. Along the way she meets a twisted Tinkerbell, who is hooked on what she thinks is fairy dust.”

Scott Chambers directs Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare.

The brand new images present a drastically different depiction of Peter Pan’s close ally, Tink, and his sworn enemy, Hook. More interestingly, EW revealed character details behind the new version of Tinkerbell.

More characters keep joining the upcoming massive horror crossover event Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, and the most recent character update raises the stakes for the film but comes with a huge risk. The superhero genre is credited for the popularity of connected universes, and an unlikely one was formed not long ago in the horror genre. In 2023, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey was released, a horror version of the beloved children’s character who entered the public domain a year before. Despite not being the critics’ favorite, Blood and Honey’s popularity made way for a franchise appropriately named The Twisted Childhood Universe.

The idea for the Twisted Childhood Universe is to produce horror movies centered around characters from children’s media, such as Peter Pan and Bambi. The purpose of this is for all of them to meet in a massive crossover event titled Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, projected for a 2025 release.

From Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare arrives in theaters for three days only starting January 13th from Iconic Events Releasing. Ahead of the theatrical release, we caught up the film's writer and director, Scott Chambers, to learn all about the making of the film:

The Poohniverse is expanding to cover new twisted childhood stories. How did Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare come about as the newest entry and your latest directorial effort?

Scott Chambers: Peter Pan will feature as one of the main villains within Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, and with that filming in 2025, we wanted to introduce the audiences to him before that movie. Going into Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, we want audiences to already feel a certain way toward Pan. So it was important to release this film prior.

When putting a horrific spin on this material, what research did you do into the...

The number of Hollywood feuds is practically unfathomable, and it's not always easy to keep up with the latest beef. Though problems often arise between co-stars when the cameras turn off, disagreements have been known to happen between directors and actors. The tabloids had a field day with Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland during their notorious relationship, a distraction that caused a lot of tension on Steven Spielberg's Hook set in 1991. Spielberg accused Roberts of poor behavior on set, but it's almost hard to imagine when looking back at both of their careers because neither of them seems to have endured any further instances of that nature since.

These types of feuds are notorious, however, with one of the most well-known being the heated tensions that flared between Kramer vs. Kramer costars Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep. Hoffman a noted Method actor verbally and physically harassed Streep, later confessing...

While most of us grew up watching Disney’s interpretation of classic children’s folktales, since the original stories have hit the public domain, it’s now fair game for anyone to use these characters. This eventually contributed to the creation of the critically panned Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, but thanks to the internet discourse surrounding it, the movie became a financial hit.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) | Credit: Jagged Edge Productions

With its sequel also becoming a financial success, which was a slight improvement over the first one, the creators are now setting their eyes on Peter Pan.

Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare Continues the Trend of Rated-r Reprints of Children’s Folktales Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare | Credit: Jagged Edge Productions

Although most fans are well-versed in 1953’s Peter Pan, the IP did get a mature retelling of the iconic story with Steven Spielberg‘s Hook, starring a grown-up Peter Pan,...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast from the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: “Hangman” Adam Page def. Tomohiro Ishii The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Hangman and Ishii charged to the center of the ring and traded elbows, neither man backing down. Hangman got the better of Ishii but then Ishii blasted Page with a shoulder block, knocking Hangman off his feet. Page got up and they traded chops, blistering one another. Page dropped Ishii with a lariat on the apron. Page drilled Ishii with a Ddt on the apron. Hangman jumped off the top rope with a leaping lariat for a near fall on the Stone Pitbull. Page followed up with a back breaker. Page had Ishii in an inverted Indian death lock,...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: The Conglomeration def. The Undisputed Kingdom The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Bennett and Briscoe traded chops. Briscoe applied a side headlock and then Kyle booted Bennett after a tag. Roderick entered the match and he and Kyle exchanged strikes. Kyle tossed Roddy with a big back body drop. Kyle wiped out Bennett and Taven with dragon screw leg whips. Orange tagged in and wiped out Bennett and Taven with a double hurracanrana. Orange spiked Roderick with a Ddt. Bennett blocked a Beach Break and Taven jumped off the turnbuckle, spiking Orange with a piledriver. Briscoe grabbed a tag and cleaned house on the Undisputed Kingdom with his redneck Kungfu!

Robin Williams is known for his lively and entertaining on-screen performances, which not only delighted audiences but were also enjoyable for him. However, it didn’t seem to be the case for Steven Spielberg’s 1991 film Hook, which featured him in the role of an adult Peter Pan.

Steven Spielberg’s Hook | Credit: TriStar Pictures

Despite being Spielberg’s worst-rated film, it was a commercial success and has since gained a cult following. While the film turned out to be quite successful, it was challenging for Williams to portray an uptight, regular adult version of Peter Pan.

Robin Williams Was Forbidden From Being Funny in Steven Spielberg’s Hook

Steven Spielberg’s Hook follows an adult Peter Pan, named Peter Banning, who has left Neverland and has started a family on Earth. However, things take an unexpected turn after Captain Hook kidnaps his children, prompting him to return to Neverland...

Steven Spielberg has delivered some of the most memorable blockbusters of the ‘80s and the ‘90s and redefined the concept of a summer hit. The Oscar-winning filmmaker is known for his critically acclaimed and audience-friendly films like E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, and more.

However, he had one of his worst-rated works with the Robin Williams starrer Hook. While the film has received a cult following in recent years, it was not appreciated by audiences at the time. It also stopped Robin Williams from playing a role in Star Trek: The Next Generation, of which he was reportedly a fan.

Robin Williams Was Set To Play A Time Travelling Historian In Star Trek: The Next Generation Robin Williams in Mork & Mindy | Credits: ABC

Robin Williams was one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood. Gaining a breakthrough for his role as Mork in the sitcom Mork & Mindy,...

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers reveal that Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) has been locked in chaos and drama since the moment he stepped foot back in Port Charles.

Looks like he has an uphill battle ahead, not only detaching himself from John “Jagger” Cates’ (Adam J. Harrington) blackmail but also clearing his name where Dante Falconeri’s (Dominic Zamprogna) shooting is concerned and re-earning the trust of some of his friends.

Still, once the dust settles on this, and he finds out what happened to Britte Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), will he look to avenge her death?

General Hospital Spoilers – The Heather Webber Factor

Gh spoilers remind fans that Heather Webber (Alley Mills) was the Hook killer who was the reason behind The Britch’s death.

As her current storyline seemingly suggests that a condition was the reason for her psychotic killing spree, there’s a very good chance that Heather won...

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a 948-foot-long container ship collided with it early Tuesday. Stunning video of the incident has circulated online, and search-and-rescue procedures are currently underway. “This is an unthinkable tragedy,” Baltimore’s Democratic mayor, Brandon Scott, said at a press conference. “We have to first and foremost pray for all of those who are impacted, those families, pray for our first responders and thank them.”

Right-wingers are more concerned with using the incident to attack the Biden administration and spread conspiracy theories — as...

When it comes to big blockbusters, critics and audiences often don't see eye to eye. Casual moviegoers typically look for a fun time at the theater and aren't always looking for the avant-garde. Professional film critics, on the other hand, see hundreds of movies every year and are savvy to common storytelling tropes.

Occasionally, critics' consensus does change -- some films, such as Fight Club (1999), got mixed reviews upon release. In time, these movies can be reevaluated and make many a "best of" list made by film critics. However, most of the time, critics and the general public remain divided.

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Venom (2018)

When first released, Venom was a rather experimental blockbuster. The Spider-Man villain spinoff was not set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nor did Spider-Man make an appearance. The MCU had been mostly well-received by critics, and this deviation from...

Disney Animation is responsible for some of the most delicious villains to ever grace the silver screen. Who doesn't adore the back-stabbing, fratricidal Scar from "The Lion King" or the cackling Queen from "Snow White"? Classic Disney baddies aren't just fun to hate -- they're just fun. There's so much joy to be had, watching the regal Shere Khan suddenly go feral on Mowgli in "The Jungle Book" or Vincent Price's Professor Ratigan sing about his nefarious plans with unbridled glee in "The Great Mouse Detective" (arguably the film that was truly responsible for the Disney Renaissance).

By this point, you've undoubtedly gotten wind of us online grumps bemoaning the lack of dyed-in-the-wool, unsympathetic villains in Disney movies of late, be they animated features or live-action remakes. It's not automatically a defect, mind you. "Encanto," for example, doesn't need a Big Bad to explore themes about generational trauma or...

Melissa McCarthy shares a hilarious story about kicking Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken out of her first rehearsal for The Little Mermaid in a panic. McCarthy plays Ursula in the live-action adaptation of the Disney classic movie musical The Little Mermaid. In The Little Mermaid, Ursula sings a show-stopping number, "Poor Unfortunate Souls," which was co-written by Menken.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant for The Little Mermaid, McCarthy discussed working with Menken and Miranda. She explained that she is "in such awe of both of them" and how that added to her nerves. McCarthy shared the story of meeting the composers before her first rehearsal began and her hilarious reaction when they offered to stay. Check out McCarthy's full quote and interview below:

Melissa McCarthy: I'm in such awe of both of them. Who isn't? I can't even think of it in terms of living up to it because you're like,...

As some of the most beloved characters from the House of Mouse, Disney villains have many memorable and iconic lines within their respective movies. They may be cartoons, but these characters have depth, so there is the occasional line of dialogue that actually goes against the villain's lovably loathsome personality. More often than not, these contradictory lines are part of a cunning plan to fool, please, or even openly mock the protagonists in plain sight. Sometimes, however, these lines are blurted out in an act of cowardice and a selfish attempt to reason with the protagonist as to why they should not be punished.

One of the defining characteristics of Disney villains is their scheming natures, so some of the best Disney villain quotes come from the moments when they're feigning humility and trying to trick the main characters into thinking that they're not all that bad deep down. Even...

In a new clip from Peter Pan & Wendy, an unfortunate crewmate gets on the wrong side of Jude Law's Captain Hook. The upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney's beloved 1953 animated movie, Peter Pan, sees Law face off against Alexander Maloney and Ever Anderson's titular heroes. The first live-action Disney remake set to release in 2023, Peter Pan & Wendy will debut on Disney+ on April 28.

Ahead of Peter Pan & Wendy's release, Walt Disney Studios has released a new clip from director David Lowery's upcoming movie, giving audiences a new glimpse at the villainous temper of Law's Captain Hook.

In the clip above, a member of Hook's crew finds himself the victim of his Captain's foul mood, as the pirate shoots his quarters' door off its hinges after the shipmate mentions his sworn enemy. As Hook steps out onto the deck, walking over his crushed underling, he...

All’s right in the world when Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

The latest impeccable demonstration of disaster-farce concocted and performed by Britain’s gift-to-the-world Mischief Theatre, Peter Pan Goes Wrong currently guest stars Neil Patrick Harris, who fits in so well with the ensemble that he seems like just another one of the gang. That’s high praise for both.

Opening tonight at Broadway’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Peter Pan Goes Wrong proves that Mischief’s immensely popular The Play That Goes Wrong – which opened on Broadway in 2017 and remains in New York at the New World Stages Off Broadway – was no fluke. Indeed, Mischief seems to have accomplished on the stage what many a film studio has done on the screen: built a franchise.

Neil Patrick Harris in ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’

Like The Play That Goes Wrong, Ppgw uses a play-within-a-play structure as both loving tribute to theater...

How do you take a cult classic about twin gynecologists pushing the boundaries of medical ethics by David Cronenberg, the king of body horror, and update it for the modern era? You hire Rachel Weisz to step into the role originated by Jeremy Irons in Dead Ringers, and make it into a limited series; one that gives the subject at hand ample room to grow and allows Weisz to turn in a bone-chilling performance as twins Beverly and Elliot Mantle. Weisz is backed up by a stellar supporting cast including Emily Meade, Jennifer Ehle, and Britne Oldford.

Oldford plays Genevieve, an actress who gets involved with the Mantle twins after developing feelings for Beverly. Of course, one Mantle can't have fun without the other, so Genevieve's romantic relationship with Beverly turns into something much darker as the twins get closer and closer to opening their boundary-pushing fertility clinic.

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Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Jack Perry def. Matt Hardy The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Jack Perry reversed a wristlock from Hardy, but Hardy came back with a shoulder tackle. Jungle Boy dropkicked Matt Hardy, taking Hardy off his feet. Hardy rolled out of the ring. Jack Perry went for a tope suicida but Hardy countered with a side effect. Ethan Page whipped Jack Perry into the steel ring steps. Sammy Guevara and Darby Allin were seen watching separate monitors backstage, scouting Jungle Boy. Hardy and Perry traded strikes on the ring apron. It broke down into a hockey fight but then Hardy scored with a side effect on the apron. They brawled back into the ring,...

Nathan Lane recounts a touching story about how Robin Williams protected him from being outed during their press tour for The Birdcage. Williams and Lane starred together in the 1996 remake of the French musical as a gay couple who pretend to be straight in order to meet their son's fiancée and her ultra-conservative parents. The film was a box office success, grossing $185 million on a $30 million budget, and received positive reviews for Williams and Lane's performances, as well as seeing beyond stereotypes and depicting each character's depth and humanity.

As he returns to his Broadway roots with Pictures from Home, Lane recently appeared on Today and recounted a touching story about Robin Williams. In 1996, the two appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to promote The Birdcage and Lane, who didn't come out publicly in 1999, was terrified and wasn't "prepared at all" to talk about his sexuality on national television. In turn,...

If you're a 90s kid like me, you probably know Bob Hoskins from playing Smee in "Hook" and private eye Eddie Valiant in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." I even remember him showing up in a standout "Frasier" episode where he played Dr. Crane's abrasive, cigar-addicted gym teacher, Coach Fuller. But if you look beyond his best-known roles, the man was one of the most versatile actors to ever do it. In fact, he started his film career not in charming, family-friendly projects, but by playing a ruthless London gangster.

"The Long Good Friday" is a 1980 crime thriller starring Hoskins as Harold Shand — a crime boss looking to go legit. Over the course of the film, Shand becomes increasingly violent and Hoskins portrays the gangster's struggles with his aggressive impulses with unsettling ease. But as we all now know, the actor was more than capable of playing much more diverse roles,...

Robin Williams was a well-loved actor known for his high-speed comedy and outstanding dramatic performances, as shown in his best movies. Shooting to fame with his memorable role on the TV series Mork & Mindy, Williams went from strength to strength, appearing in a variety of films. As an actor who set a high standard in nearly every role he undertook, there was seemingly no genre Williams couldn't appear in.

With a total of three Academy Award nominations and one win, plus many other accolades to his name, it's hard to deny Robin Williams's marvelous impact on film, television, and stand-up. Here are his best movies, ranked from worst to best.

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Hook (1991)

Serving as a sequel to Peter Pan, Hook received five Oscar nominations, though Robin Williams wasn't nominated for his lead performance as an adult version of "the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up.

Has any filmmaker had as much of an impact on cinema and pop culture at large as Steven Spielberg in an autobiographical drama which underpins the dramatic threads of so many of his works.

There’s the impossible question though: among his many masterful works, which one stands tallest? Team Empire gathered to vote for the best Steven Spielberg films, picking from a catalogue packed with unimpeachable masterpieces. But a consensus was eventually reached – and you can read the official ordering below. Ranked order aside, taking an overview of his astonishing career is another reminder of just how lucky we are to have him.

34) 1941 (1979)

“Steve’s direction was brilliant,” George Lucas march, and is the answer to the pub question: “Which film features Toshiro Mifune, Christopher Lee and Mickey Rourke?” But it’s also monotonal, repetitive and, as critic Pauline Kael once eloquently put it, like “having your head stuck...