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According to a reliable source, Magneto will be a standout character in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. Industry insider Daniel Richtman reported this surprising development, noting that the X-Men have already been prominently featured in the movie’s marketing. The trailer dedicated to the X-Men – similar in scale to previous Avengers trailers – showed classic characters like Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Magneto (Ian McKellen), and Cyclops (James Marsden), suggesting they’ll all have important roles in Avengers 5.

Brett Ratner was once a prominent director and producer in Hollywood, but his career fell apart after the Los Angeles Times published a 2017 investigation detailing multiple accusations of sexual harassment and assault. The allegations were serious, including claims of forced sexual acts and, as alleged by actress Natasha Henstridge, coerced sexual activity when she was 19. However, unlike some other figures facing similar accusations, Ratner had existing connections to Donald Trump and built his career on big-budget, popular movies rather than critically acclaimed films. It’s therefore not surprising that Trump’s team chose Ratner to direct a project for Melania Trump, which began development after the 2024 election and attracted interest from major studios like Disney, Netflix, and Paramount. Trump reportedly told guests at a 2017 wedding hosted by Steven Mnuchin that he enjoyed Ratner’s work, specifically mentioning the Rush Hour films.

Are the terrible reviews impacting ticket sales, or are people actually supporting the film because of Melania Trump? The answer is no. Research suggests the film will earn around $5 million in theaters, despite Amazon paying $40 million for it. However, when friends are involved, a few million dollars isn’t such a big deal.

Catherine O’Hara is most remembered for playing Kate McCallister in Home Alone – the busy, stressed-out, but loving mother of Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin. She managed to become the ultimate mother figure for a whole generation of kids, because she felt so real. Unlike the idealized moms often seen on TV, or the overly dramatic ones, Kate was relatable – she was imperfect, overwhelmed, and made mistakes. And in a surprisingly honest moment, she apologized to her son and told him how much she loved him.

Okay, so I just finished watching Send Help, and honestly, the whole thing felt really familiar. It’s clearly aiming for that late ’90s thriller vibe – think Danny Elfman-esque music, slightly cheesy special effects, and, let’s be real, pretty simple takes on gender roles. It definitely hit me with some warm nostalgia. But as the movie went on, I kept getting this feeling that it was echoing something more recent. By the time the big twist hit, I started wondering if the writers were intentionally nodding to Triangle of Sadness from 2022, or if it was just a weird coincidence that their ideas aligned so closely. It’s a fun movie, but the similarities are definitely noticeable!

The series Alien: Earth takes place before the original Alien film and explores the idea of multiple powerful corporations competing with Weyland-Yutani. Surprisingly, the show largely avoids featuring the xenomorphs that fans expect, choosing instead to focus on different alien species and complex issues of corporate ethics. Though some might see this as a departure from established science fiction tradition, it’s a deliberate choice, as the core of the Alien story has always been about more than just the creatures themselves.

The creators of Bridgerton have explained the reason Sophie Baek’s father refers to her as a “ward” in the latest season of the popular Netflix romance series. Season 4 of Bridgerton is based on Julia Quinn’s third novel and focuses on issues of social class and the consequences when people from different social backgrounds interact.

While the Disney-Marvel connection sometimes felt strange before, it’s nothing compared to what’s currently available on Disney+. Right now, one of the most popular shows on the platform is The Beauty, a horror series with a mature rating. Based on a disturbing comic book, the show follows two detectives investigating a sexually transmitted disease that dramatically changes people’s appearances – giving them beauty, but at a terrifying price.

Below, find all the celebrity tributes to the legendary Catherine O’Hara.