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Hoppers Is the Craziest Pixar Movie Yet, and It Could Have Been Even Crazier (Exclusive)

Hoppers involves body-swapping and flying sharks, both of which are absolute insanity from start to finish.

By Russ Milheim -


KPop Demon Hunters 2 Sequel Story Ideas Revealed by Sony Animation Producer Michelle Wong (Exclusive)

KPop Demon Hunters producer Michelle Wong wants to explore the backstory of these major characters in a sequel.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Paradise Season 2's Shocking Episode 4 Death Almost Didn't Happen

One key character bites the dust in Episode 4 of Paradise Season 2, but they almost stuck around.

By Russ Milheim -


Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Producer Confirms Johnny Depp's Return as Jack Sparrow Is Being Planned: 'If It's Up To Me, He'll Be In It' (Exclusive)

The upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean movie finally received a much-needed update regarding Johnny Depp.

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In the Blink of an Eye Tells Three Stories Across Time—One Was More Challenging Than the Rest

In the Blink of an Eye's story takes place in the time of cavemen, the present day, and the far future.

By Russ Milheim -


Operation Taco Gary's Is a Conspiracy Fueled Comedy That "Had One Chance to Be Funny"

Aliens, conspiracy theories, and a crazy brother; what more could you ask for in a comedy? Here's all you need to know about Operation: Taco Gary's.

By Russ Milheim -


Predator: Badlands Star Knows What Alien Franchise Monster Dek Should Fight Next (Exclusive)

The Direct interviewed Predator: Badlands star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi about Dek's hopeful next fight and more.

By Jeff Ewing -


Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2's Kong: Skull Island Connections Explained By Star

Monarch's Season 1 finale promised Kong, and Season 2 delivers, further connecting the timelines.

By Russ Milheim -


Georgina Campbell's Final Girl Has Nothing to Lose In Psycho Killer

Georgina Campbell plays Detective Jane Archer in the movie Psycho Killer, and she wants to end the Satanic Slasher.

By Russ Milheim -


Scrubs Star Zach Braff Assigned 'The Pitt' as Homework To Prepare For New Revival Series (Exclusive)

Scrubs icon Zach Braff, who plays JD, is a fan of HBO Max's The Pitt and used it as guidance.

By Russ Milheim -


Luke Cage Star Mike Colter Says He'll Return to the MCU on 2 Conditions (Exclusive)

Mike Colter believes there are a few changes Marvel could make to improve his character in the MCU.

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Gerard Butler's Plane 2 Gets Officially Cancelled (Exclusive)

A Plane sequel was almost in production, according to one of Gerard Butler's co-stars.

By Lauren Rouse -


Tell Me Lies Star Spencer House Reflects on Wrigley & Bree's Complicated Romance (Exclusive)

Tell Me Lies star Spencer House revealed his honest thoughts about Wrigley and Bree's surprising romance in Season 3.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


School Spirits Season 3 Star Breaks Down Episode 5's Big Kiss

School Spirits' Rhonda finally got a happy moment, one that's been coming for a while now.

By Russ Milheim -


Crime 101 Director Admits Chris Hemsworth & Mark Ruffalo's Marvel History Had a Major Impact on the New Thriller Movie (Exclusive)

Crime 101 brings together multiple MCU powerhouses, an aspect that played a role in forming their new relationship.

By Sam Hargrave -


Tell Me Lies Season 4: Spencer House Teases What He Want to See In Possible Next Season (Exclusive)

Spencer House, who plays Wrigley, shared his hopes for Tell Me Lies Season 4.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Steph Curry's Goat Movie Is a Sports Card Collector's Dream (Exclusive)

Animation always needs that unique flair, and Sony Pictures Animation's Goat has it in spades.

By Russ Milheim -


Crime 101 Director Reveals How He Brought the Film's Moral Ambiguity to Life Through the Actors

No one in Crime 101 is morally black or white; everyone is grappling with the gray area.

By Russ Milheim -


The Last of Us Season 2 Backlash Gets Perfect Response From Ellie Actress Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson, the voice actress behind The Last of Us' Ellie, shared her thoughts on the backlash to Season 2.

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The Strangers: Chapter 3 Almost Had a Very Different Ending

The last confrontation between Madelaine Petsch's Maya and The Strangers was almost nothing like what made it to the screen.

By Russ Milheim -


Fallout Season 3 Writer Teases Ron Perlman's Super Mutant Return In 'Larger Wars' (Exclusive)

Ron Perlman was only a cameo in Season 2 of Fallout, but he could have a bigger future on the show.

By Russ Milheim -


'Terrifier' Star Lauren LaVera on How She Tackles Deep Distress in Her New Movie 'Twisted'

Lauren LaVera is no stranger to dire circumstances in horror, but how does she make those moments real?

By Russ Milheim -


Disney's Live-Action Bambi Movie Writer Raises Concern That the Remake May Now Be Cancelled With New Comments: 'I Have Not Even Checked In' (Exclusive)

The writer behind Disney's live-action Bambi movie addressed the project, and some issues may have arisen.

By Sam Hargrave -


MercyMe’s Sequel Biopic 'I Can Only Imagine 2' Had More True Stories to Tell—Here's Why

The stars and director behind I Can Only Imagine 2 reveal why they returned to MercyMe's story eight years later.

By Lauren Rouse -


Whistle Horror Movie Director Reveals Why the Film's Deaths Are So Intense and Unique

Whistle levels up what death scenes can be in the horror genre, and it's gnarly, to say the least.

By Russ Milheim -


The A-Team Director Admits the 1 Reason Why the Movie Flopped (Exclusive)

The A-Team director addressed the failed film, forgotten sequel, and its lost opening scene.

By David Thompson -


Gore Verbinski Reveals How 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' Subverts the Expectations of Time Travel Movies

Gore Verbinski and Sam Rockwell's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die isn't the average time travel film.

By Russ Milheim -


Madelaine Petsch Dishes on Finally Being Able to Put on the Iconic Mask for The Strangers: Chapter 3

The Strangers: Chapter 3 finishes the trilogy, and it sees Madelaine Petsch's Maya under the mask this time.

By Russ Milheim -


Ponies Season 2 Story Prospects Shared by Stars Following Season 1's Twist Ending

Cheryl shocked the world at the end of Ponies Season 1, and that's only the start of her story.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel Producer Confirms That Wonder Man Being a Mutant In the MCU Got Officially Discussed By Marvel Studios (Exclusive)

Is the MCU's Wonder Man a mutant? Here's what showrunner Andrew Guest told The Direct.

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School Spirits Season 3's Love Story Is 'Doomed,' Confirms Peyton List & Milo Manheim

Maddie is now in the land of the living in School Spirits Season 3, but her love for Wally remains.

By Russ Milheim -


The Wrecking Crew 2 Sequel Movie Gets Hopeful Update from Writer Jonathan Tropper (Exclusive)

The Wrecking Crew got an exciting sequel update after writer Jonathan Tropper claimed he has a "strong" idea for it.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Wonder Man Season 2's Story Gets Officially Teased By Showrunner (Exclusive)

Find out the first clues to Wonder Man Season 2's potential storyline straight from the showrunner.

By Sam Hargrave -


Dropout TV Star Confirms Their 'Make Some Noise' Season 5 Return After Missing Season 4

A fan-favorite improviser had to miss out on Make Some Noise Season 4—Thankfully, they'll be back.

By Russ Milheim -


Wonder Man Star Addresses Why Simon Williams Didn't Become an Avenger In the MCU (Exclusive)

Unlike most other powered people in the MCU, Simon Williams wants to be an actor, not a superhero.

By Russ Milheim -


School Spirits Season 3 Star Milo Manheim Reveals Why Wally’s Story Didn’t End

Everyone thought Wally was going to walk through his door in School Spirits Season 2.

By Russ Milheim -


Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista Were Perfect Brothers for The Wrecking Crew—Here's Why

Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista may not seem like obvious choices for brothers, but it works in several ways.

By Russ Milheim -


Hawkeye Season 2 Gets Official Status Update (And It's Not Good)

The mystery surrounding Disney+'s Hawkeye Season 2 renewal is still growing.

By Sam Hargrave -


Return to Silent Hill Star Breaks Down Her "Daunting" Experience on the Sequel Film

Returning to Silent Hill is never an easy experience for anyone, including the film's leading stars.

By Russ Milheim -


The Beekeeper 2 Gets Exciting Villain Confirmation from Director

The Beekeeper 2 director Timo Tjahjanto has teased exciting new villains for the Jason Statham-starring sequel.

By Lauren Rouse -