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James Gunn, co-president of DC Studios, explained to CBS Mornings that while the upcoming film exists within the DC universe, it will be a standalone horror movie. He emphasized that there won’t be a single, unified style for all DC films, and each movie won’t necessarily feel like a typical Superman film. Instead, the creative teams behind each project—the artists, directors, and writers—will be able to bring their own unique vision to the story. Previously, Peter Safran generated buzz around the Clayface project, describing it as a deeply unsettling body horror film that will explore the origins of the iconic Batman villain. With Clayface expected to receive an R rating, DC Studios appears poised to deliver a genuinely frightening experience.

Russell Crowe is delivering another fantastic performance, and he seems to have happily traded the pressure of being a leading man for more interesting supporting and villainous roles. Now, he frequently appears in genres often considered less prestigious, like horror, superhero films, and gritty action movies. And he doesn’t just accept these roles – he thrives in them. This recent career shift also involves Crowe embracing a more comfortable, even playful, image – he’s moved from the sculpted, intense actor to a robust character actor who clearly enjoys letting loose and having fun with his roles.

I was so excited to hear Kelsey Grammer talk about reprising his role as Beast for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’! He recently shared with Screen Rant what it meant to him to step back into that role, and it was really interesting to hear his perspective.

Even though The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is doing well against other late-night shows and won’t end anytime soon, Colbert is likely feeling a lot of pressure to finish the current season strongly and make a great impression.

If his current plan works out, James Cameron would need to postpone Avatar 4. He recently told Godzilla Minus One‘s director and writer, Takashi Yamazaki (through a post by @14_kaiju), that he’s interested in collaborating on a sequel to that film.

Besides working with various actors, Tim Burton often teams up with the renowned composer Danny Elfman. Just like John Williams and Steven Spielberg, Elfman’s music has become closely associated with Burton’s films. You can often identify a Tim Burton movie just by hearing the music, highlighting their strong and lasting creative partnership. Here are some of the most beloved examples of Burton’s darkly beautiful and classic films.

Even though Mark Harmon’s character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, is no longer on NCIS – now in its 23rd season – the show remains a hit, attracting an average of 8.6 million viewers for its premiere. The new prequel, NCIS: Origins, is also promising, exploring the early life of Gibbs with Austin Stowell playing a younger version of the iconic character.

Josh Hutcherson admitted he initially wanted nothing to do with the Hunger Games franchise after filming Mockingjay – Part 2. He said he felt overwhelmed by the sudden fame and loss of privacy it brought. However, he’s since come to appreciate the experience and is eager to return for another film. In November, he expressed how much he’d enjoy working with Francis Lawrence, Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Woody Harrelson again, saying he’d be on set immediately if given the chance. Fans likely feel the same way.

Charlie, a character comedian Firstman often plays, is energetic, outspoken, and playfully wild. This persona first gained popularity online when he pretended to be the publicist for banana bread during the pandemic. He’s since appeared as a heightened, chaotic version of himself in the film Rotting in the Sun and as a quirky love interest on the TV show English Teacher. Firstman describes Charlie as a mix of Samantha Jones from Sex and the City – confident and direct – and Ari Gold from Entourage – someone who’s effective and gets things done. What makes Charlie stand out is his genuineness; he isn’t trying to be conventionally attractive or appeal to those unfamiliar with gay culture. He’s as fashionable, clever, and sometimes frustrating as the real people you’d find at a place like Akbar.

Critics are praising the new series, House of Ashur. It initially received a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and currently holds a very strong 91%. This is particularly noteworthy because the previous Spartacus series never achieved a rating above 80%. While the original show and its spin-off were often criticized for being overly dramatic and focusing too much on sex and violence, overshadowing the plot, House of Ashur is now facing accusations of being overly focused on current social issues. So, what’s behind this mixed reaction?