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Snow Whiteis just the latest in a string of live-action remake flops, and three Disney movies from a decade ago prove what has gone horribly wrong with this trend. AlthoughDisney has been making live-action remakesof their animated classics for years now, production of these films has ramped up significantly. Multiple remakes are being released per year, but the quality and box office returns are significantly declining. Many are wondering what has changed with Disney’s live-action remakes, and by analyzing three movies from the company’s past, the issues with movies likeSnow Whitecan clearly be seen....

As Wilson Fisk is about to return to theMarvel Cinematic Universe, Kingpin’sDaredevil: Born Againstoryline gets addressed by Vincent D’Onofrio. WithDaredevil: Born Againcontinuing the evolution of Matt Murdock, Kingpin is taking major steps forward as a crime lord inthe MCU timeline. After teasing it in theEchoseries in 2024, Kingpin will be running for mayor of New York, which is going to be a crucial storyline inDaredevil: Born Againseason 1. In a new interview withEntertainment Weeklyto promote theDaredevil: Born Againtrailer, D’Onofrio gave new details about the Mayor Fisk storyline that will be explored in season 1....

As explored in the Netflix documentaryStarting 5,Bronny James, the eldest son ofNBA superstar LeBron James, faced a serious health scare in July when he suffered cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at the University of Southern California. After spending three days in the hospital, it was revealed that the cause of the incident was a congenital heart defect. A spokesperson for the family explained that this condition is treatable and that James had undergone a successful procedure....

After releasing the first season in 2023,School Spiritsis back on Paramount+ for season 2 with a batch of new episodes. Peyton List returns as Maddie Nears, the main character inSchool Spiritswhose death heavily affects the living and the dead among the Split River High School Community. Aside from dealing with her status as a ghost, it was instantly clear that Maddie wasn’t an ordinary spirit like the othercharacters who had died inSchool Spirits....

While the wait for Christopher Nolan’s version ofThe Odysseycontinues, it’s worth checking out this 28-year-old adaptation that is one of the best versions of the story you’ll ever see. The comments onwhat Homer’s opinions about Nolan’sTheOdyssey would benotwithstanding, I am so excited to see the legendary director take on the classic Greek story.Christopher Nolan’s filmographyspeaks for itself,so his take on the journey of Odysseus should attract attention even among the many other renditions of the tale....

Summary Despite this specific phrasing not being used forObi-Wan KenobiorThe Book of Boba Fett,The Acolytehas been canceled by Lucasfilm.The cancelation ofThe Acolyteis proving to be just as divisive as the show itself was. While one-half of theStar Warsaudience is frustrated that the teases forThe Acolyteseason 2’s storywill not come to fruition, there are those who did not care for the show for one reason or another and are somewhat celebrating its cancelation....

The two most expensiveWesternmovies ever made were also massive box office flops, and there’s a fairly simple reason why. Low budgets are almost baked into the Western genre, all that a good Western needs is a few talented actors, natural scenery, intense gunfights, and a well-written story. Some of thebest Western movies ever madewere made on a shoestring budget. An entire subset of the genre - Spaghetti Westerns - was known for being extraordinarily cheap....

XboxCEO Phil Spencer has announced thatXbox is getting into the handheld market; despite this exciting news for Xbox fans, Spencer has also mentioned that this potential release is still years away. The news is still thrilling, but it just may be a bit too late for Xbox to even consider entering the market. In order for Xbox’s future handheld to even be remotely successful, it will need to be released during the right timeframe....

Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor reflects on her career following her breakout role as Daphne and touches on a possible return to the Netflix series. In the role of Daphne Bridgerton, later Daphne Basset, Dynevor was a factor in the initial success of the Julia Quinn adaptation. She would become one of the show’s first standouts, alongsidescene partner Regé-Jean Page, and has earned praise for her performance in the thrillerFair Playopposite Alden Ehrenreich....

Babygirldirector Halina Reijn has opened up about the real-life inspiration behind the steamy milk scene in her latest erotic thriller. As the mind behind the satirical slasherBodies Bodies Bodies, Reijn’s newest film explores themes of dominance, repression, and awakening through the eyes of Romy (Nicole Kidman), a high-powered CEO who embarks on a risky affair with her younger intern, Samuel (Harris Dickinson).TheBabygirlcast also featuresAntonio Banderas and Sophie Wilde, who support Kidman in an exploration of Romy’s journey towards self-actualization....

Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas plenty of Easter Eggs that you’re able to find referencing past entries in the series, other games, or even completely different forms of media. Some of these are as small as a recurring joke from pastDragon Agegames to more obscure nods to other genres. As an RPG with fantasy elements, there are plenty of inspirations you can find references to as you play. Alongside the many Easter Eggs in the game, you can discover plenty of secrets outside the main story....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Captain America: Brave New World.Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers share theCaptain Americalegacy in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, and between the two, Captain America has been part of many of the franchise’s best fight scenes. Chris Evans led threeCaptain America moviesas Steve Rogers, retiring from the role in 2019’sAvengers: Endgame. After receiving the iconic shield from Steve,Sam Wilson becomes the new bearer of the mantle, showing inCaptain America: Brave New World’s shocking eventsthat he has what it takes to take on the role....

As2024draws to a close, the annual time has come for all movie lovers to think back on the films released this year.It has certainly been an exciting year formovies, with many major blockbusters likeDune Part TwoandWickedmanaging to delight both critics and audiences alike. However, not every film from the last 12 months has experienced the same level of success. When looking back at the most recent year in cinema, it is important to also remember the films that didn’t do quite as well and why....