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Superhero Basketball Season 1 Episode 16 Episode Summary

“Art Adventures with Fred & Pete” is gearing up for an exciting new episode titled “Superhero Basketball.” This episode promises to be a mega awesome adventure filled with fun, creativity, and a bit of friendly competition. Fred and Pete, the show’s beloved hosts, will transform into superheroes, ready to take on the ultimate challenge: superhero basketball.

In this episode, Fred and Pete will don their superhero capes and masks, bringing their unique flair to the basketball court. The stakes are high as they compete in a thrilling game that combines sports with their artistic talents. Viewers can expect to see plenty of action, laughter, and, of course, some creative drawing moments as Fred and Pete capture the excitement of the game.

The big question on everyone’s mind is who will come out on top in this superhero showdown.

Chicago Fire puts characters in danger on a weekly basis. We see firefighters and medics putting their lives on the line to protect others. Unfortunately, it doesn't always end well. There have been several deaths over the course of the show's 13 seasons. Some of which, we are still reeling from.

In an effort to celebrate, grieve, and simply remember the Chicago Fire characters who have fallen, we decided to compile a list of every major death that has occurred, from the pilot to the present. It gets a little bleak, but such are the risks of the job. Our one rule is that the character in question had to have worked as a firefighter/medic.

Andy Darden (Chicago Fire S1.E1) Chicago Fire -- "One Crazy Shift" Episode 910 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jesse Spencer as Matthew Casey, Joe Minoso as Joe Cruz -- (Photo by: Adrian S. Burrows Sr./NBC)

Andy...

James Gunn has taken on a monumental task of kicking off the live-action arm of the Dcu with a new Superman movie, and it seems there are some who are still not convinced that he can pull it off. The latest teaser for the movie, which features some new footage of Corenswet in action, has drawn the now expected criticism for its CGI, especially from those who have still not abandoned the belief that Henry Cavill should be the one leading the charge as the Man of Steel.

The latest TV spot begins with several moments that we have already seen in previous trailers, but then comes some new footage, including a short sequence of Corenswet flying through an icy landscape – presumably to the confrontation that leaves him battered and beaten in need to assistance from Krypto – which sees him doing a roll and flying face-front towards the camera. And,...

Tracy Morgan is getting candid about feeling “culturally isolated” during his early days at Saturday Night Live.

The comedian and actor, who was a castmember on the long-running NBC sketch comedy series from 1996 to 2003, shared on the Peacock docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night that while he was excited to join the show, it took some time to feel at home.

“I wanted to show them my world, how funny it was. But the first three years, I felt like I was being culturally isolated sometimes,” Morgan said before adding, “I’m coming from a world of Blacks. I’m an inner-city kid. To be on the whitest show in America, I felt by myself. I felt like they weren’t getting it.”

The 30 Rock alum said things got better after he opened up to SNL creator Lorne Michaels about how he was feeling.

“Lorne Michaels had that talk with me,...

During a recent podcast interview, The Brave and the Bold director Andy Muschietti said that the upcoming movie - which will introduce a new actor as the Dcu's Batman - has been "postponed a little bit," and that he might helm another project first.

This was followed by the news that Matt Reeves' The Batman sequel had been pushed back a full year, and will not hit theatres until 2027.

There were assumptions that these developments must be connected, with the delays giving Reeves and DC Studios co-head James Gunn more time to figure out how to proceed with these separate universes and decide whether they should make Robert Pattinson the Dcu's Dark Knight.

Gunn would later take to social media to claim that The Batman Part II (which will no longer be the film's official title) being pushed was simply down to the script being incomplete, and the Superman director...

While Superman's latest trailer has put all the attention on the Man of Steel, his cousin will follow suit with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is set for release nearly a year later. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will be directed by Craig Gillespie and star Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Kara Zor-El, the cousin of Superman. While many might have assumed Gunn would have spaced Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow out from Superman, it seems like Kryptonians will be leading the charge of the Dcu on film.

Yet Gunn didn't plan for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow to be the second Dcu film. Speaking with The Omelet (via translation from Cbr), Gunn revealed that it was screenwriter Ana Nogueira's script that convinced him to move forward with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow over other films like Swamp Thing, The Authority, or The Brave and the Bold, which are still in development.

Fans have been patiently waiting for James Gunn’s Superman film since it was first announced. There have been a lot of expectations placed on it, with audiences almost placing the entire future of the franchise on the shoulders of a new Kal-El.

A motion poster of David Corenswet’s Superman | Credits: @superman/Instagram

Although fans could not be more excited about the film, the memory of Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel still plagues their memories. While there is no denying that the film was a masterpiece, Gunn made it explicitly clear that his take on the character would be different.

With this in mind, it is not surprising that the new film’s teaser is getting pushback for not emulating a similar feeling as Zack Snyder’s films.

James Gunn is taking a fresh approach to Superman that stays true to the source material.

Although the definition of...

Sony’s Kraven the Hunter has officially joined the ranks of superhero box office bombs. Despite its connection to the Spider-Man universe and a major marketing push, the Aaron Taylor-Johnson-led film opened to an abysmal $11 million domestically, marking one of the worst premieres for a Marvel-adjacent property in recent years.

But where does Kraven the Hunter stand in the pantheon of failed superhero movies? Let’s break down its disastrous performance, how it compares to other recent Sony misfires like Madame Web and Morbius, and what this could mean for superhero fatigue.

Kraven the Hunter: A Box Office Breakdown

Released on December 13, 2024, Kraven the Hunter was supposed to bring Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (Ssu) a grittier, darker edge. Instead, the film grossed just $11 million in its opening weekend, far below initial projections. With a reported production budget between $110–130 million, the film is poised to lose a significant amount for Sony Pictures.

Pamela Anderson makes a remarkable comeback to Hollywood with a dramatic performance in “The Last Showgirl.” This portrayal earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama, marking a watershed moment in her career after almost thirty years in the entertainment industry.

Anderson, 57, is well recognized for her memorable performance in “Baywatch.” Gia Coppola, granddaughter of famed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, directed “The Last Showgirl,” which has gained critical acclaim and a 78% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes—an amazing success for Anderson.

In an emotional response to her nomination, Anderson wrote, “It is never too late to dream, start over, and remain open to possibilities. We are not all that fortunate. This great nomination goes out to The Last Showgirl family, my family, and my hardworking comrades on this interesting trip.”

The film follows the narrative of a seasoned Las Vegas showgirl who faces an uncertain future...

The Last Showgirl is set to hit theaters next month, and for Pamela Anderson, landing the starring role in Gia Coppolas drama was a "life or death" moment for her. Anderson stars as Shelley, a seasoned showgirl who is faced with uncertainty after her Las Vegas show abruptly closes, leaving her to question what comes next. In a way, the movie mirrors her own life, as Anderson rose to stardom thanks to Baywatch, and has since struggled to find her footing in both her career and in life.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly ahead of The Last Showgirls theatrical debut on Dec. 13, Anderson said that upon reading the script penned by Kate Gersten, she immediately knew she had to say yes to the part, if for no other reason than that no one else was eager to feature her in a movie. She hasnt been seen on the big screen since 2022s Alone at Night,...

Scary Movie franchise star Regina Hall addresses the chances of returning for a potential sixth movie. The franchise began in 2000 with Scary Movie, a comedy-slasher parody film that spoofs prominent horror movies of previous decades, including Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Friday the 13th. The movie was a box office success, grossing more than $278 million globally, and spawned four sequels. Recently, it was confirmed that Scary Movie 6 was in development.

In a recent interview with TV Insider, Hall, who starred as Brenda Meeks in the franchise, discusses her future in the upcoming Scary Movie reboot. She first spoke about her excitement that the Wayans brothers (who created the franchise) were back at the helm and her love of co-star Anna Faris. However, the actor remained tight-lipped about whether she would make a return, seemingly hinting that she would be interested if there was scope for the character to return.

Christine Brown Woolley didn’t know what she’s been missing.

The Sister Wives star left polygamy in 2021, and she’s never looked back.

When Christine split from her ex-husband, Kody Brown, she didn’t only leave him; she also left behind the notion that she had to share her husband with three other women.

These days, Christine Brown Woolley is married to one man, her current husband, David Woolley, and she couldn’t be happier about her decision to choose monogamy.

During a recent interview with Us Weekly, the 52-year-old gushed over married life and admitted she’s “happier than she’s ever been.”

“I absolutely love monogamy — I was made for it,” Christine told the publication.

Christine was concerned about living with David

Christine feared that moving in with David would present some issues. Before living with David, Christine had never “lived with a guy full-time before.”

“I...

In the school yearbook of superhero projects, 2018's "Venom" would definitely have been voted "Least likely to succeed." It was an origin story about a supervillain whose comic book origins are inextricably tied to Spider-Man ... but Spider-Man wasn't even in it, being tied up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, "Venom" was to be part of Sony's own shared superhero universe (which at one point bore the unfortunate acronym "Spumc").

Against all odds, "Venom" was a box office hit. Then the 2021 sequel "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" was also a sizable hit. And although this year's threequel is heading for the lowest opening weekend of the franchise so far, it'll still be the second-biggest opening for a superhero movie of 2024 to date. Per TheWrap, "Venom: The Last Dance" is on track for an estimated $52 million debut at the domestic box office after grossing $22 million on Friday (including previews). That's...

Negan's name was originally going to be Naygus, but changed thanks to unintentional inspiration from Star Trek. Negan's origin was also changed - Kirkman considered him being the unseen character 'Davidson' but decided against it. Maggie was originally going to kill Negan, but artist Charlie Adlard asked that he survive and see through his redemption arc.

Despite being one of the most iconic pop culture villains of the last couple of decades, The Walking Dead's Negan was almost completely different. Not only did the post-apocalyptic killer originally have a different name, but his story was meant to conclude with a brutal death. However, multiple changes shaped him into the character fans know today, and one of them was all thanks to Star Trek.

Image Comics is currently publishing The Walking Dead Deluxe, adding Dave McCaig's colors to Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard and Tony Moore's original black and white comic,...

Timbaland and Metro Boomin are sitting in 11th Street Records in Las Vegas one afternoon in July, talking about the difference between a hit and a classic. “You did ‘Bad and Boujee,’ ” Timbaland notes, referring to the 2016 Migos track Metro produced. “That’s a classic.”

Metro offers his own distinction. “There might be a classic that peaks at Number 23, and another song goes Number One,” he notes, “but you can play them both 10 years later, and you might not even want to hear the One.” (For the record, “Bad and...

Exclusive: Everyone’s favorite adventurous toddlers are getting the big-screen treatment unlike any film or show in the franchise before, with sources telling Deadline that Rugrats, the classic Nickelodeon cartoon from the 1990s, is getting a live-action/CGI feature adaptation with Jason Moore on board to direct. Saturday Night Live star Mikey Day co-wrote the script with Streeter Seidell.

Created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain, the Nickelodeon series premiered in 1991 and became one of the network’s most popular series. It followed a group of toddlers — Tommy, Chuckie, Phil and Lil — and their day-to-day lives, usually involving life experiences that become much greater adventures for the foursome.

The show would get rebooted in 1996 following three seasons and would go on to last through the 2000s. Its popularity led to three animated movies and a number of accolades, and has gained new life as a new generation discovers old episodes on streaming.

The family of Chino Xl has announced that the rapper died by suicide in July.

“With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own life,” his family said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “It’s been the most painful and personal experience of our lives but in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we decided to share this truth. Dad would hope that this news may help someone else stay alive.”

The family added that the New York rapper born...

Pamela Anderson revealed her reaction to reading the script for The Last Showgirl, her upcoming film, which has generated a great deal of Oscar buzz. Directed by Gia Coppola, The Last Showgirl sees Anderson play Shelley, a Las Vegas showgirl who discovers her long-running show will be closing in two weeks and goes through an emotional journey to find out what she wants to do with her life, mainly as it seems like the world is shutting the door on her. Anderson's co-stars include Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourde, Kiernan Shipka, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, and Jason Schwartzman.

Following The Last Showgirl's debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, Anderson sat down with Collider's Perri Nemiroff and spoke about what drew her to the project. Anderson mentioned how, like the character in the movie, she felt this type of role had passed her by, and audiences had gotten...

The Black Pacific, featuring Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg, have announced their sophomore album and first LP in 14 years, Here Comes Our Wave.

Ahead of the September 20th release date — almost a 14 years to-the-day since their debut dropped in 2010 — the band offered up the original lead single and opening track “I Think I’m Paranoid” (not a cover of the Garbage song by the same name).

The track channels “post-9/11 anxieties and modern day fears,” according to the press release, and falls right in Lindberg’s melodic-punk wheelhouse. Given the sonic similarities, this is essentially an extension of Lindberg’s work in Pennywise — and considering that band hasn’t released an album since 2018, a boon for dedicated fans of the skate-punk act.

“I’ve had this song for a while now,” remarked Lindberg in a press release, “and it was about all the senseless violence, terrorism, government conspiracies, and divisiveness that...

Todd Herzog's journey from Survivor winner to addiction and sobriety is truly inspiring for fans and followers alike. Through his custom Funko Pop business, Todd Herzog found a creative outlet and financial success outside of Survivor. Todd's transformation into a happy husband, along with support from friends like Sandra Diaz-Twine, showcases his remarkable recovery.

One of the reasons why Jeff Probst has been so successful as Survivor's host and showrunner is that he believes in storytelling. After all, Survivor seasons can vary in quality depending on how much fans root for the players. As a result, the best seasons for new fans to watch are the ones that feature the most interesting stories.

After Todd Herzog won Survivor: China, he struggled a lot and even accused Dr. Phil's show of wrongdoing. Then, similar to Survivor players who are medically evacuated and then come back for a new season, Todd...

You might as well call the 2000s the decade of the parodies. You had hilariously funny parodies such as the Scary movie series, Date Movie, Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans, Superhero Movie and Tropic Thunder all come out during this time period. And we can't forget about one of the most memorable parodies of them all, Not Another Teen Movie. This film is currently streaming on Netflix, and we can't wait to rewatch it!

Not Another Teen Movie is a teen parody movie that was directed by Joel Gallen from a screenplay co-written by Michael G. Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, and Buddy Johnson. It was released in theaters by Sony Pictures Releasing in December 2001, ultimately grossing a worldwide total of $66.5 million against a $15 million budget.

While the film's plot is mainly based on the '90s teen rom-com She's All That, it also satirizes other popular...

Batman: Caped Crusader will premiere on Amazons Prime Video streaming service on Aug. 1, 2024. Early reviews for the show seem to insinuate that a controversial relationship involving Batgirl will be featured in the series, causing one of its co-creators to set the record straight online.

Bruce Timm, one of the co-creators credited for Caped Crusader and is one of the talents behind the DC Animated Universe that began with the critically-acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, spoke up about the new show on the Anime Superhero (formerly ToonZone) forum. Timm, who goes by the username B.T. on the animated message board, addressed the early criticism the show is getting for seemingly pairing Bruce Wayne/Batman with Barbara Gordon/Batgirl. The Batman / Barbara relationship in Caped Crusader is purely platonic. Honest! Timm said. But the whole BT is obsessed with Batman/Babs!!! meme is so ubiquitous now that people are going to...

Chino Xl, the rapper whose bold lyricism and relentless fearlessness garnered both respect and controversy throughout his career, has died at the age of 50.

In a joint statement released on Tuesday, the family of the New York rapper, born Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, confirmed that he had died at his home on Sunday morning. “Our father had many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — but the most important one was Girl Dad,” his daughters wrote. “And what he gave us most in that role was his strength, straightforwardness, and ability to be super realistic.

A role from the first Incredibles movie had interesting reasons to become a supervillain in Incredibles 2, but Disney chose to add an uninspired enemy instead. The twist villain in The Incredibles 2 follows an overdone Disney clich of introducing new characters only to turn them evil. The missed opportunity to create a compelling antagonist in The Incredibles 2 highlights the need for Disney to create more complex character arcs.

The Incredibles 2 was highly anticipated, yet the movie missed a perfect opportunity to feature a seriously shocking villain. As the sequel to a beloved Pixar film, Incredibles 2 made history at the box office for animated movies at the time of its 2018 release, drawing in both older fans who grew up with the original and younger kids dazzled by the cartoon superhero team. To appeal to both generations, The Incredible 2's cast and characters include old favorites like the...

Warning: Contains Major Spoilers for Supacell season 1!

Supacell season 1 finale sets up season 2 with major revelations and unanswered questions. Victoria's reveal as the true villain shifts the focus of the story in season 2. Michael's team must stay together to save the world, but will Netflix greenlight a season 2?

Supacell's season 1 cliffhanger ending leaves several questions that can be answered in season 2 of Rapman's superhero show. Set in South London, Supacell tells the story of Michael (Tosin Cole), who not only discovers that he has superpowers, but that he also has to bring together four other super-powered Londoners. Throughout season 1, Michael struggled to unite Supacell's cast of characters, as he battled mysterious hooded figures while also trying to keep his fiance Dionne (Adelayo Adedayo) safe. While Michael eventually succeeds in uniting Sabrina (Nadine Mills), Andre (Eric Kofi-Abrefa), Rodney (Calvin Demba) and Tazer (Josh Tedeku), he still loses Dionne.

Dionne's death,...

After years of lying dormant, Scary Movie is coming back with the release of Scary Movie 6. 

Known for its goofy satire and cameo-filled cast, the Scary Movie franchise brought together the worlds of R-rated comedy and spine-chilling horror films with five movies released between 2000 and 2013. 

Leaning more on laughs than bloody kills, the Wayans Brothers-produced series of spoof movies spawned a whole wave of similar titles, spinning off with films like Vampires Suck, Superhero Movie, and The Starving Games. 

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Actor Henry Cavill is best known for his portrayal of Clark Kent / Superman in the Dceu, which started with 2013’s Man of Steel. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film was a commercial success, leading to the launch of the Dceu, which incorporated other DC Comics characters into a shared universe.

Henry Cavill has some of the best Superman flying scenes in Man of Steel (Credit: Warner Bros).

Irrespective of the Dceu’s fate, Cavill’s first foray as Superman remains beloved among fans. Therefore, fans will be interested in learning just how challenging it was for the actor to film Superman’s flying scenes in Man of Steel. Nonetheless, Cavill saw the fun side of things by emulating Mary Poppins in a BTS video that will certainly give Emily Blunt competition.

Henry Cavill Turns Mary Poppins in BTS Footage From Man of Steel

Henry Cavill debuted in the role...

Frenchie's bisexuality was hinted at in previous seasons of The Boys, so his new relationship shouldn't be a shock to viewers. Frenchie's romance with Colin is a key focus in season 4, adding complexity to his character and relationships. The show's treatment of Frenchie's queerness with Colin feels genuine, reflecting a powerful narrative for viewers.

Many viewers of The Boys season 4 have expressed their shock at the "reveal" that Frenchie (Tomer Capone) is bisexual, but the character's queerness was disclosed well before the Amazon Prime Video show's fourth outing. Serge, better known as Frenchie, is one of the key members of Billy Butcher's titular anti-Vought vigilantes. A jack-of-all-trades with a history as a hired gun, Frenchie is haunted by his past mistakes, and his big heart is put on full display through his relationship with Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara). By the end of The Boys season 3, Frenchie and Kimiko split.

With Frenchie...

Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson will star in the upcoming action-thriller Hotel Tehran. The veteran actor joins the previously announced Zachary Levi for the Guy Moshe-directed film.

According to Variety, Hotel Tehran will begin production this summer, with the rest of the action thriller's ensemble cast to be announced over the coming weeks. Director Moshe, who helmed the action thriller Bunraku starring Josh Hartnett and the drama film Holly with Ron Livingston, penned the script for the upcoming feature with Mark Bacci (Prisoner's Daughter), based on an original idea by Bazzel Baz (The Blacklist), a former CIA Intelligence Special Operations Group Officer. The director expressed his delight at Neeson's involvement in the upcoming project. "I'm thrilled to welcome Liam Neeson to Hotel Tehran," he said.

Related Andrew Garfield & Julia Roberts in Talks for New Thriller From Challengers Director Andrew Garfield is set to co-star with Julia Roberts in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming film.

DC Studios has been in a bit of trouble as they have attempted to rescue the sinking ship of the superhero slates getting released. With James Gunn taking over as the co-ceo of the superhero brand with Peter Safran, Warner Brothers is expecting a ray of sunshine. But with the failed DC movies, the fate of several movies has been hazy, including Asher Angel’s Shazam 2.

Asher Angel in Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Gunn’s tenure in DC has started, but the beginning of his new version of DC Universe is yet to roll out, which will officially begin with his upcoming movie Superman. Failure of the recent DC flops was a huge question mark on several heroes’ return— Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, Ezra Miller’s The Flash, and Zachary Levi’s Shazam 2. But with Gunn’s takeover, the potential comeback has been slim to none.

Asher Angel...

Pamela Anderson's role in the Naked Gun reboot could be her biggest career move in over 20 years. Anderson's part in the film is expected to be her largest since her role in Barb Wire back in 1996. With Neeson as the lead, Anderson has the opportunity to shine in a major franchise reboot.

Pamela Anderson has been cast to play the female lead opposite Liam Neeson in the upcoming Naked Gun reboot, and it’s her best career move in more than two decades. Directed by The Lonely Island’s Akiva Schaffer from a script penned by Family Guy’s Mark Hentemann and Alec Sulkin, the Naked Gun reboot will star Neeson as Frank Drebin, Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen’s bumbling detective from the original trilogy. The reboot is set to be released on July 18, 2025.

Filming for the Naked Gun reboot is scheduled to begin in Atlanta in May,...

Pam Anderson joins Liam Neeson in Paramount's Naked Gun reboot, showcasing her satirical comedy chops from past roles. Script by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, creative production helmed by Seth MacFarlane, set for a fresh take on the iconic franchise. Neeson nervous yet excited for comedic role, assures fans film is a reboot not a remake, with fresh gags and a premiere date set for 2025.

Pamela Anderson is set to star opposite Liam Neeson in Paramount's upcoming The Naked Gun reboot. This new iteration of Leslie Nielsen's classic will be directed and executive produced by Akiva Schaffer, per Deadline.

Anderson, renowned for her role in Baywatch, where she appeared in 110 episodes, is no stranger to the comedy genre. Her performances in Scary Movie 3 and Superhero Movie showcased her flair for satirical comedy, aligning perfectly with the spirit of Naked Gun. Additionally, she reprised her iconic role of...

‘Baywatch’ alumni Pamela Anderson has joined Liam Neeson in the forthcoming reboot of ‘Naked Gun’.

The movie is based on the ‘Naked Gun’ movie franchise which starred Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin. The original franchise was created by the creators of Paramount’s ‘Airplane!’, namely Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker. The Naked Gun trilogy was released during the early 1990s and was a big hit at the domestic box office, grossing over $216 million. Similar to Airplane!, the Naked Gun film series was famous for its outrageous parody, ridiculous set-ups, and on-screen sight gags.

Also in news – Pierce Brosnan set for Prince Naseem boxing biopic ‘Giant’

Akiva Schaffer is directing and executive producing. Dan Gregor and Doug Mand wrote the draft script along with Schaffer for the project. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing via their company Fuzzy Door. Daniel M. Stillman is EP.

Anderson has previously...

Liam Neeson will be joined by a popular Baywatch star for the reimagining of The Naked Gun. While Neeson will portray a new version of Leslie Nielsen's character from the original, he'll be co-starring with Pamela Anderson.

Per Deadline, Pamela Anderson has boarded the cast of the untitled Naked Gun reboot, which is due to hit theaters on July 2025. It's been known that the film will star Neeson as Frank Drebin, though Anderson's role hasn't yet been revealed. Akiva Shaffer is directing the movie after co-writing the script with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, the screenwriting duo behind the Disney+ movie Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing while Daniel M. Stillman is executive producing.

Related Naked Gun Creators Are 'Not Happy' About Liam Neeson's Upcoming Reboot Director David Zucker and co-writer Pat Proft share their frustrations with Paramount's Naked Gun reboot,...

Exclusive: Leslie Nielsen’s Lt. Frank Drebin was wrong: Cops and women do mix, and with that we have Pamela Anderson joining Liam Neeson in Paramount Pictures’ untitled Naked Gun reboot, which Akiva Schaffer is directing and executive producing for a July 18, 2025 theatrical release.

The Baywatch actress of 110 episodes has the comedy chops; she’s starred in such big-screen titles as Scary Movie 3 and Superhero Movie, both satirical movies ala the spirit of Naked Gun. Anderson also reprised her TV role of C.J. Parker in Paramount’s big-screen 2017 redux of Baywatch that starred Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron and Alexandra Daddario.

Dan Gregor and Doug Mand wrote the draft script along with Schaffer for Naked Gun. Gregor and Mand also wrote the Emmy-winning Disney+ movie Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing Naked via their company Fuzzy Door. Daniel M. Stillman is EP.

The movie...

The animated TV series Teen Titans, based on the eponymous DC Comics superhero team, premiered in July 2013 released to generally positive reviews from both critics and audiences. Over the years, it gained a significant fan following for its unique storytelling, character development, and blend of action, humor, and drama.

A still from Teen Titans

Teen Titans was different from other superhero shows in many ways, but the one that stood out the most was probably the fact that the show was not made with the usually popular characters in focus. Besides, it featured a character with no superpowers as the leader of a superhero show. As contradictory as it is, the show creator Glen Murakami explained his reasons for doing this.

Teen Titan Showrunner Glen Murakami on Why Robin Was Made the Leader

A still from Teen Titans featuring Robin

Animated superhero shows are a huge part of entertainment even today.

It's been more than 10 years since the world was subjected to the last "Scary Movie" sequel, but as is the case with any famous horror movie villain, it's practically impossible to keep this series down forever. And now Paramount Pictures plans to breathe new life into this particular franchise. The studio will be teaming up with Miramax to resurrect the "Scary Movie" franchise with a brand new installment. Production begins this fall, and the film will be in theaters in 2025.

Variety reports that producer Neal H. Moritz, who is best known for producing the "Fast and Furious" movies for Universal, will be producing this new iteration. Moritz was not directly associated with any of the previous five "Scary Movie" films, but interestingly, he did produce a couple of horror flicks that were parodied in those early versions, including "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Urban Legend." He also...

Boyd Kirkland was best recognized for his work not only as the producer of X-Men: Evolution but also for his incredible direction on Batman: The Animated Series. The late director once revealed in an interview that he would love to make his own universe with his dream team.

X-Men: Evolution

Kirkland was a veteran of animation whose name was highly regarded in the industry. Unfortunately, the famed figure passed away in 2011 while awaiting a lung transplant. Still, his legacy remains seen in his works featuring the X-Men.

X-Men: Evolution Producer Wanted A Thor Animated Feature

While catching up with Marvel Animation Age via The Dork Review, Boyd Kirkland responded to the question regarding his desire to build his own universe in the style of X-Men: Evolution. The producer already assumed the interviewer meant characters from the Marvel realm.

“Well, as a kid, I was initially drawn to Marvel comics because of Jack Kirby’s art,...

Superhero Fatigue was a myth. Successful superhero properties like Wakanda Forever and Invincible are thriving. While only a few of the McU's experiments paid off and 2023 was a bad year for superheroes, the genre still has plenty of stories to tell. Star Wars struggled to innovate, turning to nostalgia and failing to engage new audiences, hinting at a future plagued by Star Wars Fatigue.

Shortly after superheroes dominated theatrical films after Iron Man introduced the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and kicked off the genre's renaissance in 2008, online critics coined the pejorative "Superhero Fatigue" to delegitimize comic book movies. Despite superheroes' massive box office success and undying cultural relevance, their detractors claimed audiences were sick of them year after year, and that the genre had to die to "save" their preconceived notion of cinema. After praying for superheroes' downfall for almost 20 years, these people's wishes seemingly came true in 2023.

While audiences...

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Disney CEO Bob Iger has scheduled several ambitious slates including MCU’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Deadpool & Wolverine. While several superhero movies, mostly outside the MCU, have faced a dire phenomenon called superhero fatigue, Iger has planned a remedy for that to keep the Marvel slates safe.

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The Disney boss has been spending time with the Marvel filmmakers, watching the movies, keeping notes, and creating room for improvements in a respective way by suggesting his insights. Still, Iger is more conscious about decision-making, he would not hesitate to kill projects they struggle to have faith in.

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These days it's strange to think of Marvel struggling to outdo DC at the box office. But believe it or not, there was a time when the latter was the undisputed champ of superhero filmmaking. Director Richard Donner kicked off that winning streak with 1978's "Superman," the film that provided the blueprint for the modern blockbuster. Next, Tim Burton solidified DC's box office prowess with 1989's "Batman" — a film that made a heck of a lot of money at the box office and established the principles of modern blockbuster marketing.

Meanwhile, Marvel had this comparatively abject filmography to offer: 1986's "Howard the Duck," 1989's "The Punisher," and the direct-to-video "Captain America" in 1990. By the time DC and Warner Bros.' "Batman Forever" hit in 1995 and made $336 million globally (an impressive number for the time) it seemed DC would rule the superhero blockbuster space for a long time to come.

Of course,...

Fun trivia: one of the working titles for Wes Craven's 1996 slasher satire "Scream" was "Scary Movie." Filmmaker Keenan Ivory Wayans got wind of this trivia, and decided in 2000 to make a film called "Scary Movie" intended to satirize the popularity of "Scream." The late 1990s were a curious time in popular culture, as there weren't too many dominant horror trends. Popular music was beginning to comment on its own self-awareness (see: "Flagpole Sitta") and irony became ironic. Self-reflection went from a healthy Socratic exercise into a loop of eternal recurrence. By 2000, we became so busy commenting on our own commentaries, that it was hard to see where we started. This is where "Scary Movie" dropped in.

Make no mistake, "Scary Movie" is unfunny, as are its many sequels. They're cheap, homophobic, and vulgar. Wayans took his model from spoof filmmakers like Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker, but aimed to make something...

Netflix's heist film "Lift" is driven by a talented cast who excel at portraying their characters, adding depth to the story. Directed by F. Gary Gray, known for films like "Friday" and "The Fate of the Furious," "Lift" delivers a taut storyline and captivating twists. The movie combines diverse characters, intricate security systems, hi-fi technology, and exciting plot twists for an engaging heist drama experience.

Netflix's heist film, Lift, is driven by its talented cast members, who do an incredible job at portraying their respective characters. Directed by F. Gary Gray, known for helming films like Friday and The Fate of the Furious, Lift unfolds as a typical heist film that walks through the high takes and meticulous plans of a group of skilled individuals who take up a nearly impossible mission. From a diverse group of characters to intricate security systems and hacks, from hi-fi technology to twists and turns,...

The holiday movie season this year is packed with many options, much like other years have displayed. However, despite the bevy of titles, including Wonka, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, The Color Purple, Migration, Anyone But You and The Iron Claw, they weren’t enough to garner interest in audiences to flock to theaters around Christmastime. Without the year’s biggest double-feature event with Barbie and Oppenheimer, it could have been a worse showing for theaters as even the reliable blockbusters like the Mission: Impossible, Superhero, and Fast & Furious franchises would flop. It’s almost fitting that 2023 ends with a whimper.

Deadline has recently reported on the lackluster continued performance of the box office this week. Wonka stays on top as it is revealed, “On Wednesday, it was Warner Bros.’ Wonka that won the day with $8 million at 4,213 theaters, moving its running cume to $102.5M on its 13th day.

On Monday, September 18, 2023, at 11:30 Am, Nickelodeon will air Season 2, Episode 21 of “Baby Shark’s Big Show!” titled “Fishy Force; Superhero Training Day.” In this episode, Vola, Goldie, Chucks, and Hank discover that Baby and William have a super secret, making them feel left out. The gang sets out to uncover this mysterious secret.

Meanwhile, Fishy Force, the underwater superhero team, gets ready for their first big TV interview. To prepare, they embark on a superhero training day, hoping to be just like their favorite comic book heroes.

“Baby Shark’s Big Show!” is a fun and animated series that captures the adventures of Baby Shark and his friends in their underwater world. In this episode, young viewers can look forward to a mix of friendship, mystery, and superhero excitement.

Tune in to Nickelodeon on September 18th at 11:30 Am to join Baby Shark and the gang in “Fishy Force; Superhero...

The 2023 MTV VMAs celebrated some of the biggest and brightest music stars of the year. The ceremony, held Sept. 12 in Newark, NJ, awarded trophies to artists including Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj, Anitta, Tomorrow X Together, Sza, and many more. Taylor Swift was the night's biggest winner, taking home multiple awards including video and artist of the year. The ceremony also honored two legends: Shakira recieved the Video Vanguard Awards and Diddy was awarded the Global Icon Award.

This year's nominees were announced back on Aug. 8, and Swift led the bunch with a total of eight nominations, including seven nods for her song "Anti-Hero" from "Midnights," as well as a nomination for artist of the year. Sza had the second most nominations with a total of six, followed by Olivia Rodrigo, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Sam Smith, and Miley Cyrus, who all trailed behind with five each. Many pointed...

It’s time once again to honour the very best in music video greatness with a celeb-packed awards show and some sweet Moon Person trophies!

All the biggest names in music came together at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.

Taylor Swift led the pack coming into this year’s big show with an impressive eight nominations in categories that included the major three — Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year. Most of the love coming her way was thanks to her music video for “Anti-Hero”, which has become a major favourite for fans.

Meanwhile, Sza followed with six total nominations, while Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith trailed close behind with five noms each.

So who took home the night’s top honours? Check out the full list of the big winners below,...

Believe it or not, the 2023 VMAs have officially arrived. On Tuesday, the biggest names in music gathered for the MTV Video Music Awards to see who would take home the night’s top prizes.

Swift led all nominees this year with eight, while Sza picked up six, and Doja Cat earned five, as did Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith. All of these artists will also compete in the Video of the Year category, which comprises Doja Cat’s “Attention,” Cyrus’ “Flowers,” Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl,...

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards were held on Tuesday, September 12 at 8:00pm Eastern and Pacific from New Jersey’s Prudential Center. So who won when the VMAs were handed out? Scroll down for the complete list in all categories.

Taylor Swift led the way with 11 total nominations, including bids in the top categories voted on by fans online like Video of the Year and Artist of the Year. She was also up for awards in professional categories like Best Direction and Best Cinematography that were decided by music industry insiders. Her last nominations came in social categories like Song of Summer and Album of the Year where the voting took place in MTV’s Instagram Stories.

R&b star Sza was next in line with eight noms. Blackpink, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Olivia Rodrigo came in with six. Kim Petras and Sam Smith snagged five. And Beyoncé,...