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Brandon Sklenar is getting ready for his “biggest role yet” and he looks ripped in a hot new shirtless photo!

The 35-year-old actor’s personal trainer Wesley Wilson took to Instagram to share a new photo from his workout session with Brandon.

“Training one of my best friends for his biggest role yet has been a fucking blast. We pushed through the hard days and maximized the good. This is the result of showing up day after day for months and months. Hitting 2+ hour grueling workouts and eating enough elk and salmon to feed a freaking village,” Wesley wrote.

Brandon responded, “love you brother ❤️.”

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It’s unclear what the role is, but fans are speculating that he might be playing Batman in James Gunn‘s new DC movie universe.

Brandon said in an interview earlier this year that he wants to continue doing his own stunts.

Is Brandon Sklenar about to be the next Batman? The fandom certainly thinks so, and they’re not being quiet about it. After all, when your fitness trainer posts a shirtless pic of you looking like you just walked off the set of a Zack Snyder movie, people notice. “Training one of my best friends for his biggest role yet has been a f**king blast,” wrote celebrity trainer Wesley Wilson on Instagram, alongside a photo of Sklenar looking absolutely shredded. “We pushed through the hard days and maximized the good. This is the result of showing up day after day for months and months. Hitting 2+ hour grueling workouts and eating enough elk and salmon to feed a freaking village.” That “biggest role yet” line has fans spiraling. What role could possibly be bigger than Batman? That’s the question blowing up Sklenar’s Instagram comments, where hopeful DC fans...

Back in April, Brandon Sklenar told Interview Magazine, “I love using my body,” And boy is he using it! Though he was talking about stunt work and physical performance in the interview, there’s no denying Sklenar knows how to work his physique to keep the Batman buzz alive. With every new photo showing off his superhero-worthy physique, the internet gets louder with calls for the actor to suit up as the next Batman in James Gunn’s DC Universe.

Most recently, celebrity fitness trainer Wesley Wilson posted a sneak peek of Sklenar’s intense training sessions, sending fans into a frenzy once again. He wrote in the caption: “Training one of my best friends for his biggest role yet has been a f—ing blast.”

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Meghann Fahy’s 2025 Thriller Drop Has an 84% Rating (Photo Credit – YouTube)

In a year packed with horror heavyweights and big-budget thrillers, Drop, Meghann Fahy’s 2025 high-rise nightmare, slipped through the cracks without much attention. Quietly released in April, the film earned an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has all the makings of a cult classic. However, it appears that very few people are discussing it. So, how did a film this tense, compelling, and cleverly written manage to escape notice? Let’s examine why Drop might be the greatest thriller you haven’t yet seen.

What is the plot of Meghann Fahy’s Drop?

Directed by Christopher Landon, Drop follows Violet Gates (Meghann Fahy), a widowed therapist from Chicago, trying to step back into the dating world after years of trauma. Violet’s first husband wasn’t just abusive; he left scars that ran deep in both her and their young son,...

James Gunn has finally addressed the fan-casting of Alan Ritchson as Batman in Dcu’s The Brave and the Bold. Rumors have been circulating around the internet about Gunn’s Batman actor for a couple of years now. Gunn hasn’t gotten around to the casting of some of the Dcu’s other major stars, as he was busy with Superman.

But now that the first film is successfully running in theaters, it’s time for Gunn to decide on further steps in the Dcu. Most important of them all would be casting Batman. When Gunn appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he addressed some of the pressing Batman questions, including the casting of Ritchson.

When Josh Horowitz put out the fan-favorite Reacher star’s name out there, Gunn shared that he is a big fan of Ritchson. So yes, Gunn is very much aware of fans campaigning for the actor to be Batman.

After dodging Blake Lively’s most controversial movie, It Ends With Us, Hasan Minhaj is making his next big move. The comedian and actor has joined the cast of Best of the Best. It’s an upcoming Netflix Bollywood dance comedy that celebrates friendship, identity, and South Asian culture. The news has grabbed attention with the movie’s colorful plot and popular cast.

The movie marks another fresh chapter for Minhaj, who recently appeared in It Ends With Us. The romance turned controversy magnet made more headlines for behind-the-scenes tension than box office buzz. Maintaining his calm composure, the comedian has also shared his opinion on the backstage controversy.

Blake Lively Co-Star Hasan Minhaj Is Starring in Netflix’s Best of the Best Hasan Minhaj in a still | Credits: @hasanminhaj via Instagram

Netflix’s Best of the Best brings together some of the biggest rising talents in a celebration of...

The Yellowstone universe continues to reap rewards for its brainchild, Taylor Sheridan, as the best spinoff of the series continues to be a big hit long after its latest season concluded. The critically acclaimed Western drama, 1923, saddles up with streaming success on Netflix.

Per Netflix, the first season of 1923 is roping in viewers on Netflix as the show is among the top 10 most-viewed English-language titles at the time of writing. 1923 Season 1 ranks 9th on the Netflix chart for the week of Jul. 7 to Jul. 13, with 17.3 million hours viewed during that span. The series is a new entry on a list topped by The Sandman Season 2, having jumped onto Netflix in June. Notably, the show is not available on Netflix in the United States, getting its viewership from international territories.

Along with its newfound Netflix success, 1923 has also become a hit on the premium video-on-demand (PVOD) market. Earlier this week,...

Exclusive: Here’s a young talent to watch: Eight-year-old Arabella Olivia Clark (Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere) has landed the lead role in Other Mommy, Universal and Atomic Monster’s new supernatural horror film from director Rob Savage.

Clark joins a cast that includes the previously announced Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass and Dichen Lachman.

Based on the book Incidents Around the House by Bird Box‘s Josh Malerman, the film centers on 8-year-old Bela (Clark), who lives in a home strained by her parents’ troubled marriage, only to see her life further upended by a sinister entity she calls “Other Mommy.” When this malevolent presence emerges from her closet, persistently asking “Can I go inside your heart?”, Bela refuses. But soon, Other Mommy’s manifestations become increasingly aggressive, threatening the safety of Bela’s family.

The film is being produced for Universal by Atomic Monster/Blumhouse in association with Spin a Black Yarn.

The Jurassic World franchise continues to show some bite as the dragon-filled film series' latest installment, Rebirth, continues its solid box-office performance. Amid Rebirth's theatrical run, its billion-dollar predecessor, Fallen Kingdom, rises on the streaming charts as it's a big hit with Peacock subscribers.

Per Flix Patrol, Fallen Kingdom continues its stronghold on Peacock's top 10 movie chart. Having established itself in the top 10 last month, Fallen Kingdom is now 3rd on Peacock's chart, which is topped by another Universal Pictures title, Drop, starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar.

The second Jurassic World entry and fifth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, Fallen Kingdom features Guardians of the Galaxy franchise lead Chris Pratt alongside award-winning actor and director Bryce Dallas Howard. The duo reprised their roles from Jurassic World alongside Jeff Goldblum and Bd Wong, with Spanish director J.A. Bayona helming the sequel and Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg producing it.

Drop is the new tech-infused thriller directed by Christopher Landon that features 1923’s breakout star, Brandon Skelnar. It’s currently sitting at the number one spot on Peacock’s top 10 movies in the US (via Flix Patrol). After its modest box office run, the movie has found renewed success on streaming.

If you consider its sharp 84% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, coupled with some word-of-mouth publicity and a short runtime, you get the perfect recipe for a streaming hit. Sklenar stars opposite Meghann Fahy, who plays a widowed single mother, and what begins as an awkward dinner at a high-rise restaurant turns into a fight for survival.

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According to critics and even casual viewers, what makes Drop such an engaging ride is its lean storytelling. With only around 1 hour and 30 minutes of screentime,...

We’ve all been there, scrolling through dating profiles, trying to engineer the perfect connection based on a few curated photos and a witty bio. It speaks to a very modern anxiety: the desire to eliminate risk from romance, to know the outcome before we invest our time and emotions. Futra Days takes this impulse to its logical, sci-fi extreme.

The film introduces us to Sean, a Los Angeles music producer who meets Nichole, an aspiring singer with an infectious energy. Their initial spark is undeniable. But instead of letting things unfold, Sean enlists the help of an experimental clinic that promises to send him into the future. His goal is to see if Nichole is his destiny. This quiet, introspective indie film sets itself up as a thoughtful exploration of love in an age that demands certainty.

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After breaking records on Paramount+, 1923 is setting some new ones on PVOD. Despite some stiff competition, the Yellowstone prequel series has topped the PVOD chart on iTunes.

According to FlixPatrol, 1923 is ranked No. 1 on iTunes' Global Top TV Shows, as of July 15. Even with the original series having now ended, the Yellowstone franchise remains one of the biggest IPs in the world, allowing 1923 to beat other fan-favorite series like Rick and Morty, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on the PVOD chart. The prequel's success on iTunes isn't entirely surprising though, considering that the series was a major hit during its two-season run on Paramount+, with the series finale alone attracting an audience of $14 million during its first week on the streamer.

Created by Sheridan, 1923 is the second prequel series to Yellowstone, premiering less than a year after its predecessor,...

From the producers behind M3GAN and A Quiet Place comes Drop, now available on Blu-ray™ and DVD in the UK. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has teamed with Spirit Entertainment to bring Christopher Landon’s latest thriller to home audiences from today, with physical editions stocked by HMV, Amazon, Zavvi and Rarewaves.

Landon, best known for directing the Happy Death Day films, shifts gears from dark comedy to relentless suspense in Drop. Meghann Fahy, Emmy® nominee for The White Lotus, stars as Violet, a widowed mother cautious about returning to the dating scene. Her companion for the evening is Henry, played by Brandon Sklenar of 1923 and It Ends With Us. What begins as an unlikely but promising first date at a high-end restaurant soon morphs into a fight for survival when Violet receives anonymous threats on her phone. Told to follow every instruction or face the killing of her young son,...

A man gets catapulted into the future to help him understand the future of his crush, but the sloppy chronology and gratuitous stylistic touches leave this film a little too infatuated with itself

With studio projects abandoning Los Angeles as a shooting location, it’s the low-budget crowd that are still holdouts, presumably out of necessity. Futra Days is another in the line of esoteric films about overheated Angeleno creative minds that the pandemic seemed to encourage; the likes of the hermeneutic sci-fi Something in the Dirt or family found-footage He’s Watching. But running time-travel rings around a dysfunctional relationship, Ryan David’s sophomore effort is just a bit too infatuated with itself.

Jaded record producer Sean is wondering whether a new crush on thrift-shop worker and aspiring singer Nichole (Tania Raymonde) will go the distance. So he signs up to a “happiness heist”: being catapulted into the...

Brandon Sklenar has become one of the biggest breakout stars of the last few years, thanks to his role in 1923, the hit Yellowstone prequel from Taylor Sheridan. However, the actor recently starred in a box office hit that has also found success on streaming. Sklenar stars alongside Meghann Fahy (Sirens) and Violett Beane (Countdown) in Drop, a whodunnit mystery thriller following a widowed mother who goes on her first date since her husband’s passing. Things turn dark when she’s bombarded with messages threatening her son. Drop recently began streaming on Peacock, and it’s quickly become the most popular movie on the platform. The film earned a “certified fresh” 84% from critics and a 79% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $28 million at the global box office against a modest $11 million budget.

While it seemed like Sklenar was done working with Taylor Sheridan after the second and final...

Michael Bay is a filmmaker who is largely known for his high-octane, explosive storytelling. However, many of his projects as a producer have been widely different from his on-brand, visual effects-filled directorial efforts.

One example is 2025's Drop, for which Bay is a producer. The film comes from Scream franchise director Christopher Landon, and it premiered this year at the SXSW Festival to perfect reviews, but it fell largely under the radar after its Apr. 11 wide release, despite positive reviews and a strong box office run. However,Drop has turned into a sleeper hit and is getting its revenge on streaming, topping the charts on Peacock one day after its release, per FlixPatrol.

Three months after its Apr. 11 theatrical release, Drop premiered on streaming on Peacock on July 11. The mystery thriller didn't waste any time, and it headed straight for the No. 1 position, replacing the documentary The Idaho Student Murders for the top spot.

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Just like Slim Shady, Dexter Morgan's back (back again).

If you're keeping track at home, Dexter: Resurrection is the fourth series about the vigilante serial killer (portrayed by Emmy nominee Michael C. Hall). It's the sequel to the sequel of the original Emmy-winning drama (the fourth series in the popular franchise is a prequel). While we cannot say how Dexter survived a seemingly fatal gunshot wound in 2021's Dexter: New Blood, we're willing to bet the latest series — the first two episodes of which are now streaming on Paramount+ (the show airs Sunday at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Showtime) — will answer this very question.

On Resurrection, the show's setting is moved to New York, and while there...

Colleen Hoover fans will have to wait until a bit later in 2026 to see the feature adaptation of the author’s best-selling thriller novel Verity.

Amazon MGM Studios has set director Michael Showalter’s film for wide theatrical release on Oct. 2, 2026, after having previously dated the project for May 15, 2026. Anne Hathaway leads a cast that also includes Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Cordóva and Brady Wagner.

Director Alejandro Iñárritu’s untitled Warner Bros. movie starring Tom Cruise is also set for release on Oct. 2, 2026.

Nick Antosca wrote the Verity script following the previous work of scribes Hillary Seitz, Angela Lamanna and the team of Will Honley and April Maguire. Producers include Hathaway, Hoover, Showalter, Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Stacey Sher and Jordana Mollick.

Verity centers on struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), who is hired by Jeremy Crawford (Hartnett) to complete the remaining books in a series penned by his wife,...

Alan Ritchson showcases how perfect for Batman he is in new DC Universe art. Several actors have been rumored to take the lead role in Batman's The Brave and the Bold movie. That includes the likes of huge stars like The Boys' Jensen Ackles and Reacher's Ritchson, as well as newcomers, such as 1923's Brandon Sklenar.

After months of debate over whether Robert Pattinson could be the Dark Knight of Matt Reeves' The Batman Universe and the Dcu's Chapter One, James Gunn has repeatedly shut down that idea. A new Batman will be cast for DC's slate of projects, and the shared universe could use someone who would jump at the chance to play him.

On Instagram, @imaginativehk shared what Alan Ritchson could look like as the Dcu's Batman.

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It’s almost the happiest time of the year for fandoms — time to return to San Diego Comic Con! With less than a month to go before the San Diego Convention Center opens its doors, don’t wait a second longer to plan your weekend. Comic-Con is a behemoth, and it’s almost impossible to experience everything. As one of the world’s largest entertainment conventions on the globe, it’s paramount that you know how to prioritize your time spent to make the most of your trip. As always, Collider is going to be on the ground, up close and personal with all that Sdcc has to offer, but we’re also going to be hitting Hall H with our “Directors on Directing” panel, where we’ll be inviting two acclaimed filmmakers for an in-depth conversation on the behind-the-scenes of moviemaking.

From July 24–27, thousands of con-goers are going to...

Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" franchise is unified in its themes of survival, family, capitalism, and the environment, but each show boasts its own distinct qualities to separate it from the pack. Each series takes place during a different time period, all of which pose unique threats, problems, and obstacles for the Dutton family. That said, "1883" and "1923" feel more closely connected as they feature some of the same characters and similar storylines (which we will get to later), but Taylor Sheridan believes that there is one key difference between both the "Yellowstone" prequel series.

According to Sheridan, "1883" and "1923" both deal with the topic of expansion, albeit in different ways. "1883" centers around pioneers traveling across the American West to make their fortunes, but it ends in disaster for most of them. Meanwhile, "1923" depicts an Africa where Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) makes a living as a hunter while rich English people...

The Brave and The Bold movie, which will reboot Batman for the DC Universe, gets a major update from James Gunn. The Dcu's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" has multiple Justice League heroes getting reimagined on the big and small screens, with the Caped Crusader being one of them in Gunn's franchise.

As The Brave and The Bold has Andy Muschietti tapped to direct the Dcu's Batman reimagination, the story will focus on Bruce Wayne discovering the existence of his son, Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Robin. While no release date is currently attached to The Brave and The Bold, the film is taking major steps forward to becoming a reality.

During a new interview with Omelete to promote Gunn's Superman movie, the outlet asked the DC Studios co-ceo how many Batman scripts he expects to be reading in the next couple of months. With a laugh, Gunn stated,...

Necaxa, a new docuseries from Eva Longoria and Welcome to Wrexham duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Rob Mac, is set to premiere Thursday, Aug. 7 at 9/8c on Fxx.

In the Wrexham offshoot, “Longoria sets out to reignite the soul of one of Mexico’s oldest and most storied football clubs, Club Necaxa — enlisting the help of fellow owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, fresh off their headline-making revival of Wrexham AFC,” according to the official logline.

“Necaxa is a gripping bilingual docuseries chronicling a turbulent, transformational time marked by staff shake-ups, career-defining injuries and the relentless grit of a...

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Peacock is ready with an entertainment-packed July this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated return of the post-apocalyptic action comedy series Twisted Metal, as well as the streaming release of the new thriller film Drop. Just like every month, Peacock is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the five new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in July 2025.

Drop (July 11) Credit – Universal Pictures

Drop is a thriller drama film directed by Christopher Landon from a screenplay co-written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. The 2025 film follows Violet Gates, a widowed single mother who goes out on a date but soon begins receiving messages to kill the man sitting beside her, or someone will kill her son at home. Drop stars Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar,...

One of the most unpredictable thrillers of the year will finally be available for streaming. Peacock has announced that Drop, the latest movie directed by Christopher Landon, will become a part of their catalog on July 11. The movie premiered in theaters earlier this year, taking in $28 million at the global box office before leaving cinemas. After a short theatrical run, fans of the genre will be able to experience the twists and turns of this wild story in the comfort of their homes.

Drop introduces Violet (Meghann Fahy), a young woman who wants to start dating again after escaping an abusive relationship. The protagonist's first date with Henry (Brandon Sklenar) turns out to be a dangerous endeavor. Mysterious messages on Violet's phone reveal that her sister and son are actually in danger, and the only way to save them is to kill her date. Violet's quest to determine who wanted...

(from left) Violet (Meghann Fahy) and Henry (Brandon Sklenar) in Drop, directed by Christopher Landon. Photo Credit: Bernard Walsh/Universal Pictures Copyright © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. And guess what? You don’t even have to wait long for this heart-pounding ride! Drop is landing exclusively on Peacock, kicking off its streaming run on July 11th. Seriously, mark that date down. The genius steering this whole chaotic ship is director Christopher Landon. You know him from those Happy Death Day movies, right? And he’s got Heart Eyes on the way too. Point is, the guy knows how to twist a plot and make you jump. Expect Drop to be way more than just a quick flick; it’s probably going to mess with your head in the most delightful, terrifying way possible. Oh, and the cast? It’s pretty stellar. We’re talking Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane,...

With Sicario, Taylor Sheridan kicked off a literal storytelling empire. With Yellowstone, he redefined the modern Western. Then he kept going from the chaos of Mayor of Kingstown to the espionage edge of Special Ops: Lioness. Sheridan’s shows just hit different – be it cowboys or covert ops, his signature’s all over it, with good dialogue, moral gray zones, and damn good drama.

Now, with his universe spanning timelines, towns, and tough-as-nails leads, we’re ranking every Taylor Sheridan series by their Rotten Tomatoes scores. Because when your TV catalog runs this deep, someone’s got to lay it out straight.

‘1923’ (2022 – 2025)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%

1923, folks, didn’t just ride in as another Yellowstone prequel; it carved out its own legacy. Premiering in December 2022 on Paramount+, the series followed a new gen of Duttons fighting for survival during the brutal early 20th century. With Prohibition, drought, and looming Depression-era chaos at their doorstep,...

If you missed it in theaters or were unable to see it when it hit VOD earlier this year, director Christopher Landon's excellent 2025 thriller, Drop, has finally set a streaming release date. Premiering on April 11, 2025, the Blumhouse/Platinum Dunes collaboration was only in cinemas for a limited time, and grossed $28.8 million against an $11 million budget. Despite its short theatrical run, however, the film was largely praised by critics, as is evident by its Certified Fresh rating of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Per Bloody Disgusting, Drop will make its Peacock premiere on July 11, 2025, so you only have a couple of more weeks to wait to check out what is undoubtedly one of the finest performances of Meghann Fahy's career. Fans will recognize her from her recent starring roles in HBO's The White Lotus, and the Netflix hits The Perfect Couple and Sirens. The 35-year-old actress cut her teeth appearing in...

Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists and Scott Stuber have taken rights to Freida McFadden’s No. 1 New York Times bestselling psychological thriller, The Tenant.

The Tenant follows Blake Porter, a marketing executive whose life spirals after losing his job and struggling to make mortgage payments on his brownstone. When he takes in the seemingly perfect tenant Whitney, he discovers that danger lives closer to home than he ever imagined, as neighbors turn hostile, mysterious odors plague his house, and someone appears to know his darkest secrets. The novel, published by Sourcebooks’ Poisoned Pen Press, explores themes of revenge, privilege, and the deadly consequences when secrets turn sour.

The novel has held the spot on the Nyt bestseller list for seven consecutive weeks.

UA’s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce the film adaptation along with Molly Sims of Something Happy Productions.

McFadden will executive produce.

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Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes’ Drop will make its streaming debut July 11 on Peacock.

The suspense thriller is directed by Christopher Landon and written by Jillian Jacobs & Christopher Roach.

Violet is a widowed mother who has worked up the courage to go on her first date in years with a charming photographer named Henry. The cute couple’s killer chemistry is rudely interrupted by a series of anonymous drops to Violet’s phone showing a masked intruder entering her home and ordering her to follow a series of instructions.

Violet must do exactly as she’s told or her loved ones will die. Her unseen tormentor’s final directive? Kill Henry.

Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus”) and Brandon Sklenar (“1932”) star with Violett Beane (“The Flash”), Jeffery Self (“Search Party”), and Jacob Robinson.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “Drop is a swift, fun thriller that’s impeccably crafted right down to the production design,...

The DC Universe is rebooting Batman and Wonder Woman for the big screen, and new art brings two popular casting choices to life. The Dcu is working on a new Wonder Woman movie, as well as a reboot for Batman, with the movie titled The Brave and The Bold. Since new actors are set to replace Gal Gadot and Ben Affleck, many are naturally curious about who will be taking on these beloved characters in the Dcu franchise.

With Gunn having recently shared updates that DC Studios is writing both of their films, fans are sharing who they want to see as the new Batman and Wonder Woman. Graphic artist John Kregan recently shared Dcu artwork where they imagined Brandon Sklenar and Melissa Barrera as the Dcu's Dark Knight and Amazonian heroine, next to David Corenswet's Superman. Check it out below:

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Looking for another reason to love your 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD collection? Special features like commentaries featuring filmmakers, critics, and other film fans. After living for more than a decade elsewhere on the internet, Commentary Commentary has been reborn here at Dread Central – and as is fitting for its return from the dead, it’s now all about the horror.

Christopher Landon has been active on the feature horror scene since the mid-2000s, but while writing on the Paranormal Activity sequels made his name, it was 2017’s Happy Death Day that made him a pretty big deal. The critically acclaimed box-office hit was followed by a (superior) sequel, a body-swapping slasher called Freaky, and a writing credit on this year’s holiday-themed slasher, Heart Eyes.

It’s his latest directorial effort that brings us here today, though, as Drop arrives on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray. It’s less...

Earlier this month, ABC formally announced that cast members from “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless” are among the contestants set to appear during the upcoming 11th season of “Celebrity Family Feud,” the primetime game show hosted by Steve Harvey (“Family Feud”).

The news comes weeks after actors from both shows shared behind the scenes snaps on Instagram and other social media platforms following a taping last month in Atlanta.

Although a specific air date for the soap opera cast matchup has not been revealed, the primetime game show is scheduled to launch its new season on Thursday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on ABC with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.

Soap stars participating include Finola Hughes, Donnell Turner, Rena Sofer, Tanisha Harper and Maurice Benard from “General Hospital”, and Joshua Morrow, Michelle Stafford, Lauralee Bell, Melissa Claire Egan and Bryton James from “The Young and the Restless.

Superman is set to feature multiple superheroes beyond the titular Man of Steel. Batman, however, will not be one of them.

After a fan asked Superman writer-director James Gunn, who is also co-ceo of DC Studios, on Threads, if the plan was still for Batman's live-action DC Universe debut to be in his solo movie, The Brave and the Bold, the filmmaker simply responded, "Yes." This means that Batman will also not make a cameo in Supergirl or Clayface, the latter of which is centered around one of the hero's more recognizable rogues, who will be portrayed by Doctor Who guest star Tom Rhys Harries.

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Unveiled back in January 2023 as one of the first 10 Dcu projects, The Brave and the Bold hasn't received many major updates since, although fans do know that Andy Muschietti is attached to direct the Batman reboot and that an...

Sony’s It Ends With Us adapted Colleen Hoover’s powerful story about domestic violence and a resilient woman, but drama between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni behind the scenes and afterwards has lingered beyond the film’s release in theaters. Arriving to the big screen last August and later heading to streaming on Netflix in December 2024, the Justin-Baldoni-directed film drew many moviegoers, though some didn’t realize what the story was fully about.

Tensions mainly lie between the film’s costars — Lively, who portrays main character Lily Bloom, and Baldoni, who also stars as Ryle, the abusive husband of Lily, in addition to directing the film with a script from Christy Hall. During press for the film, it became clear that Baldoni and Lively were maintaining distance from each other, and even on the red carpet at the New York premiere, they didn’t take photos together.

Late...

Jesse Williams, Brandon Sklenar, and Cooper Koch are adding some star power to Milan Fashion Week.

The guys all looked so handsome and dapper while stepping out for Ralph Lauren‘s presentation of their Purple Label Spring 2026 collection on Friday (June 20) in Milan Italy.

Titled “Voyager,” the collection takes a voyage through the world’s finest natural textiles. Craftsmanship and luxury are combined with a love of utility, practicality, and grand adventure for the modern voyager.

This is a rare public appearance for Brandon, who has kept a low profile following the theatrical release of his recent movie Drop back in April.

It was recently announced that Brandon is reuniting with Taylor Sheridan to star in a new action thriller that he is writing called F.A.S.T.

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Ever since Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, and he shot her back with one, people have been wondering if the two will actually head to court or will they settle before the trial begins. While there is still some time left before the given date of the trial, it looks like preparations have begun already.

Justin Baldoni’s legal team has dropped a list of names of all those people who could be potential witnesses in the Lively vs. Baldoni trial. From the cast of It Ends with Us to Bradley Cooper, no one’s safe.

The cast of It Ends with Us and more are on the witness list Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends with Us | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

As explained by popular podcaster Zack Peter, “these are the names that Wayfarer believes may have evidence, they may call for deposition, or...

In a welcome return to CineEurope after sitting out 2024, Lionsgate confirmed during its presentation for exhibitors news that Glenn Close and Billy Porter have joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the latest in its $3.3B franchise.

The studio’s President of International, Helen Lee-Kim, also welcomed to the Barcelona stage director Ruben Fleischer and producer Bobby Cohen who showed off first-look footage of heist thriller Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. The latest in the franchise that stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman and Dave Franco with Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt and Rosamund Pike joining this time around, releases domestically on November 14.

Fleischer highlighted shooting practically, to “make everything in-camera as much as possible.”

Paul Feig was also here to unveil a pair of first-look clips from his adaptation of the Freida McFadden bestseller The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney,...

Exclusive: In a competitive situation, Amazon MGM Studios has secured film rights to “Code Black,” a new short story by Harrison Query, for seven figures guaranteed, sources tell Deadline. The deal is believed to be one of the biggest of all time for a short story.

Scott Glassgold of 12:01 Films brought the package into Jake Gyllenhaal’s Nine Stories, which will develop the political thriller as a starring vehicle for the Oscar nominee, under its first-look deal with the studio.

In Code Black, the country’s top heart surgeon is flown to D.C. to perform a high-stakes operation, finding himself led into a trap where his guile and genius become the only way to stop a plot that threatens both his family and the nation.

In addition to Gyllenhaal and Josh McLaughlin for Nine Stories, producers in talks include Lynn Harris and Matt Reeves for 6th & Idaho, and...

The chances of seeing Robert Pattinson play the DC Universe's version of Batmanare still alive after a new update. There have been a lot of rumors about who will play the Dcu's Batman, ranging from names like The Boys star Jensen Ackles to 1923's Brandon Sklenar to even Robert Pattinson. The latter is expected to remain separate from the Dcu's Chapter One, starring in director Matt Reeves' planned The Batman trilogy. However, it seems like there is still a chance that both franchises could merge.

Speaking with Rolling Stone, James Gunn kept the door open for Robert Pattinson to play the Dcu Batman, though it is unlikely. According to Gunn, the chances of Pattinson leading Batman's The Brave and the Bold movie for the Dcu are higher than zero, saying, "You just never know." However, that does not mean that the director is teasing it will definitely come to pass as Gunn claims,...

Echo Valley may have underwhelmed critics, but it's overperforming where it counts — on screens. The tense Apple TV+ thriller, which stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, has landed in the number one spot on the platform’s charts, smashing streaming expectations and proving once again that Sweeney's drawing power is no fluke.

Directed by Michael Pearce (Beast) and penned by Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby, Echo Valley explores the dangerous lengths a mother will go to for her child — even when that child shows up on her doorstep with a body in the car.

Set on an isolated horse ranch, Echo Valley centers on Kate Garretson (Moore), a grieving widow who lives a quiet life tending to her land and missing her late wife. That peace is shattered when her troubled daughter Claire (Sweeney), a recovering addict, arrives covered in someone else’s blood and begging for help.

Sydney Sweeney is currently single and is allegedly having the time of her life with her co-stars and on promotional tours. With a stunning Hollywood career that is only going further up, Sweeney is everywhere right now.

Her recent split from fiancé Jonathan Davino has sparked a lot of online chatter about who Sweeney is allegedly dating or has eyes for. However, a recent speculation nullified every theory (even the Glen Powell) when they said that she’s just having fun and not looking for anything serious right now.

Sydney Sweeney is still sensitive about Jonathan Davino

Love is never forgotten. That’s what Sydney Sweeney might be feeling right now after her recent split from fiancé Jonathan Davino. Although rumors about Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell have been circulating on the internet, they might be completely false.

Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard in Euphoria (2019-).

An insider, who is close to Sydney Sweeney,...

Taylor Sheridan may be trading the ranch for the red carpet (Oscar-style). The Yellowstone creator is cooking up a new film that’s already drawing awards buzz, especially now that a major Succession star has boarded the project. The new film’s casting move signals a bold shift, and possibly a big swing at the Academy.

With Ts’s cinematic track record and a powerhouse ensemble shaping up, this could be more than just another modern Western. It might just be his Oscar moment.

Succession’s Juliana Canfield joins Taylor Sheridan’s high-stakes thriller F.A.S.T with Oscar buzz already brewing Juliana Canfield in a still from Succession | Credits: HBO

Taylor Sheridan’s next film F.A.S.T. is coming in hot, and with Juliana Canfield in the lead, it’s already feeling Oscar-worthy. The Succession breakout and Stereophonic Tony nominee has officially joined the Warner Bros. action thriller, snagging the female lead...

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'American Love Story' first look

Ryan Murphy Productions has share photos from the camera test for American Love Story, offering the first look at Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as the subjects of the limited series, John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Carolyn Bessette.

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A Minecraft Movie gets Max premiere date

Soon you'll be able to trash your own home when Jack Black says "chicken jockey." A Minecraft Movie is scheduled to hit Warner Bros.'s streaming service in one week—on Friday, June 20.

Palm Springs ShortFest announced juries and participants

Gold Derby's editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum is among the names of jurists just announced for the upcoming Palm Springs ShortFest. The competition, which includes five Oscar-qualifying awards, will run June 24-30. For the complete list of jury members, head...

After building an empire on TV with Yellowstone, 1923, and Landman, Taylor Sheridan is making a long-awaited return to the big screen — and he’s not coming alone. Deadline is reporting that that Succession standout Juliana Canfield has officially joined F.A.S.T., Sheridan’s upcoming action thriller for Warner Bros., as the female lead opposite 1923 breakout Brandon Sklenar. Sheridan wrote the script nearly a decade ago, and after years in development limbo, F.A.S.T. is finally speeding toward theaters with an official release date of April 23, 2027. The project marks a reunion for Sklenar and 1923 director Ben Richardson, who is making his feature directorial debut after acclaimed cinematography work on Beasts of the Southern WildandThe Fault in Our Stars.

Canfield is fresh off her first Tony Award nomination for Stereophonic, Broadway’s record-breaking play about a fictional ‘70s rock band and their unraveling relationships in the recording studio. Though she earned...

Exclusive: Succession alum and Stereophonic Tony nominee Juliana Canfield has landed the female lead opposite Brandon Sklenar in F.A.S.T., the action thriller from Warner Bros.

Character details for Canfield are under wraps. In the film, marking the feature directorial debut of veteran Dp Ben Richardson, a former special forces commando is tapped by the DEA to lead a black op strike team against CIA-protected drug dealers.

Script is by mega TV producer Taylor Sheridan, who was commissioned by Warner Bros prior to his current overall deal with Paramount, with the latter granting Taylor’s request to render services, within Paramount’s exclusive window. David Heyman and Jeffrey Clifford will produce for Heyday Films, along with Sheridan and Jenny Wood of Bosque Ranch Productions. Warner Bros. Pictures President of Production Jesse Ehrman and EVP of Production Kevin McCormick are overseeing the film, which will be released in...

With Yellowstone officially in the books and Taylor Sheridan’s empire still expanding like the Old West itself, it was only a matter of time before one of the franchise’s biggest offshoots made its Netflix debut. That day is almost here.

1923 — the critically-acclaimed, Harrison Ford- and Helen Mirren-led prequel series — will officially arrive on Netflix starting July 9. However, before fans in North America start dusting off their Stetsons, there’s a catch: the series will only be available in select international territories, including “most European regions, the United Kingdom, and places further afield, such as Latin America, including Brazil,” according to What’s on Netflix.

That puts 1923 alongside other Sheridan-created series like 1883, Yellowstone, andLioness, all of which have been popping up across various regions of Netflix depending on local licensing deals. Still, this is good news for global audiences who haven’t yet jumped on...

Taylor Sheridan kicked off the Yellowstone universe in 2018 with the original series, which ran for five seasons on Paramount. Since its release, the universe further expanded with several spinoffs and prequels.

The original series is available to stream on Paramount+, as well as its spinoffs. Following the success of 1883 on Netflix, the second prequel, 1923, is heading to the streaming service, too. Per What's On Netflix, the Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren-led Yellowstone prequel 1923 Season 1 will be released on July 9.

Although the show will continue to be available on Paramount+ domestically, the Yellowstone universe is further expanding for international fans. 1923 will be available in different international territories, including Europe, Latin America, and more.

Yellowstone was the first to receive a licensing deal on Netflix in January 2024. The Sheridanverse continued with 1883, which found success on Netflix earlier this year. Now the second spinoff prequel is next. Details about Season...

Celebrity Family Feud season 11 features a galaxy of superstars competing in the classic game show for their favorite charities, including two American Idol icons. Hosted by Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud premiered in 2008 on NBC, but later moved to ABC in 2015. In the past, American Idol alums including Kellie Pickler, Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery, Katharine McPhee, and Clay Aiken, have competed on the show.

Celebrity Family Feud season 11 features a galaxy of superstars competing in the classic game show for their favorite charities, including two American Idol icons.

In a press release, ABC announced that American Idol legends Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino will appear on the show, but they won't be competing against each other. Instead, Jennifer's team will take on Taraji P. Henson's squad, while Fantasia and her group will go head-to-head with Patti Labelle's team.

In addition, Celebrity Family Feud season 11 will feature match-ups between other fan favorites,...

On the surface, Echo Valley feels like an unexpected move for Sydney Sweeney at this stage in her career. The young star broke out with HBO's Euphoria, and rode a massive wave of popularity all the way to the global box office success of Anyone But You, her 2023 romantic comedy also featuring Glen Powell. She did the obvious thing by signing onto a superhero movie next, but that didn't quite work out for her. The movie in question, Madame Web, tanked miserably with both critics and audiences. Before she returns with the long-awaited third season of Euphoria, she can be seen in the Apple TV+ thriller Echo Valley, which is set for a release this Friday, but with lukewarm reviews under its belt.

Echo Valley currently holds a so-so 53% Rotten Tomatoes score, with most critics pointing out its illogical narrative and indecisive script. In his review, Collider's Jeff Ewing...