Before Wolf Man, Leigh Whannell directed The Invisible Man. The horror thriller was a critical and commercial success, grossing $144.5 million on a budget of $7 million and earning rave reviews. That typically spells sequel in any language, but The Invisible Man 2 has yet to materialize. While speaking with THR, Whannell explained why he doesn’t want to develop another Invisible Man movie.

“I can’t imagine gluing more story onto that. Sequels are mostly driven by the economics of Hollywood. ‘We scored, we did well, and let’s do it again. Let’s get them back there.’ And I’ve been a front-row viewer of that,” Whannell said. “I have also written two movies [Saw and Insidious] that have turned into long-running franchises with varying degrees of artistic success. I’m not going to pretend that every movie in the Saw franchise is … That film has become its own beast, and I sit outside of it now.“

Whannell continued, “I was so happy with Invisible Man’s ending that I just don’t feel the artistic need to go forward with it. The financial need is something different. The studio might look at that and say, ‘Well, we feel like it should keep going because we want to make more money.’ But on an artistic level, I’m like, ‘That’s a nice closed door there. Let’s just leave it closed.’” I would agree. Not every film needs a sequel.

Although Whannell isn’t interested in The Invisible Man 2, Elisabeth Moss is down to return and has even been working on developing the project. “We are, I would say – and by we, I mean Blumhouse and my production company [Love & Squalor Pictures] – we are closer than we have ever been to cracking it,” Moss said last year. “And I feel very good about it. We are very much intent on continuing that story, for sure.“

As for Wolf Man, the film hasn’t been received quite as well as The Invisible Man. Our own Chris Bumbray found the film to be well-acted and shot, but it let him down in the fright department. “Wolf Man has one major failing – it’s simply not scary,” he wrote. “Blake’s transformation is played for pathos and drama, and even if we know there’s another wolf around there stalking the family, the attack scenes are limited and shot so darkly that a lot of the werewolf stuff is hard to make out.” You can check out the rest of Bumbray’s review right here.

Would you like to see The Invisible Man 2, or is Whannell right to leave the story alone?

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Ke Huy Quan comes across as a very nice dude, exuding delightful positivity both on and off the screen, but he would love to break bad as a James Bond villain. I’m…into it.

“I would love to play a bad guy. Like a Bond villain,” Quan told Empire. “Or the kind of thing Hugh Grant does in Heretic. I want to go out of my comfort zone and just play this diabolical, really bad guy. That would be a lot of fun.“

While Quan may not be showing off his villain chops just yet, his next project will double down on his mastery of martial arts. The actor will soon be seen in Love Hurts, an action comedy in which he plays a seemingly mild-mannered realtor with a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. “I don’t want to be perceived as an action star,” Quan explained. “I hope I’m perceived as an actor who does action well. So I’m going to take it one step at a time.“

“Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where ‘For Sale’ signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Ariana DeBose), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead. She’s not happy,” reads the Love Hurts synopsis. “Now, Marvin is thrust back into a world of ruthless hitmen, filled with double-crosses and open houses turned into deadly warzones. With his brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu), a volatile crime lord, hunting him, Marvin must confront the choices that haunt him and the history he never truly buried.” The film is set to hit theaters on February 7th.

Quan is also set to star alongside Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown in The Electric State. Directed by the Russo brothers, the film is set in an alternate, retro-futuristic version of the 1990s, where sentient robots resembling cartoons and mascots, who once served peacefully among humans, now live in exile following a failed uprising. The film will debut on Netflix on March 14th.

The actor has also signed on to star in Fairytale in New York, a new action thriller from Sisu director Jalmari Helander. The official description reads: “On Christmas Eve in New York City, an unassuming cab driver takes one last ride before going to celebrate the holiday with his estranged son. After a run-in with a gang of criminals, he embarks on a relentless pursuit to retrieve his kid’s priceless Christmas gift.”

Could you see Ke Huy Quan as a Bond villain?

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The comedic reimagining of Anaconda is now shooting in Australia, and THR reports that Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahan will be joining Paul Rudd and Jack Black for a little snake wrangling. Selton Mello (Bury Your Dead) and Ione Skye (Zodiac) have also joined the cast.

The new Anaconda movie “involves a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movie from their youth. They head to the rainforest only to find themselves into a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals.“

Black plays an “erstwhile director, a man stuck in his job as a wedding videographer,” with Rudd playing “an actor who did a stint on a cop show but sees his Hollywood dreams slipping further and further away.” Newton and Zahn play the pair’s childhood friends who join them on this adventure, with Mello playing a Brazilian animal wrangler and Skye playing the wife of Black’s character. The Suicide Squad‘s Daniela Melchior also joined the cast last year.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent director Tom Gormican is directing the project, which he also co-wrote with Kevin Ettin. The project has apparently been in the works since early 2023, going through many rewrites as they try to strike the correct tone.

The original Anaconda movie, which starred Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, and Jon Voight, spawned a handful of sequels, including Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, Anaconda 3: Offspring, Anacondas: Trial of Blood, and Lake Placid vs. Anaconda. There was also a Chinese remake released last year, which centered around a group of circus performers pitting against a giant snake. “A group of circus performers, on their way to what they think is a new performance location, become stranded in a lush rainforest after the boat they were on, and the captain leading the way, are eaten and destroyed by an anaconda with a special red marking,” reads a description. “They cross paths with a deadly poacher who is hunting the anaconda, who realises that he might now have enough bait to catch him. But being circus performers, they have a few survival tricks up their sleeves.“

The new Anaconda movie is set for a December 25th release.

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Gaming’s ever-shrinking winter doldrums are almost over. In the quiet before the February release storm, we’re spending the three-day Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend getting cozy with some older games and one new one.

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Gaming’s ever-shrinking winter doldrums are almost over. In the quiet before the February release storm, we’re spending the three-day Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend getting cozy with some older games and one new one.

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THR reports that David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) and Emily Beecham (1899) have joined the cast of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Production on the DC Studios film will officially kick off this week with Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) starring as Kara Zor-El.

Krumholtz and Beecham will be playing Supergirl’s parents in the film, who are known as Zor-El and Alura in the comics. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will be directed by Craig Gillespie and scripted by Ana Nogueira. It’s based on the comic series of the same name written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely. After her father is murdered and the one responsible is still out there, a young alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll seeks out Supergirl to help her on a vicious mission. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn’t help her, she’ll do it herself, whatever the cost.

Eve Ridley (3 Body Problem) will play Ruthye, with Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone) set to play Krem of the Yellow Hill, the villain who kills Ruthye’s father. Jason Momoa will also appear on Lobo, a role he has longed to play for years. He previously played Aquaman in the DCEU, so hopefully, the casual fan won’t be too confused.

DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has teased that this version of Supergirl will be different from what we’ve seen before. “In our series we see the difference between Superman who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl who was raised on a rock, a chip off Krypton, and watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life, and then came to Earth when she was a young girl,” Gunn said. “She’s much more hardcore, she’s not exactly the Supergirl we’re use to seeing.”

The Supergirl movie will be the second theatrical installment of the new DC Universe, following Gunn’s Superman movie, which will hit theaters on July 11, 2025. It has been teased that Supergirl might appear in the film. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is slated to be released on June 26, 2026.

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For eight seasons and 96 episodes, from 2006 to 2013, the series Dexter ran on Showtime, telling the story of Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who is also a vigilante serial killer. Clyde Phillips was showrunner on Dexter for the first four seasons, and in 2021 he and Showtime brought us the revival series Dexter: New Blood… which, for a time, also seemed to be the end of it all. But that’s not the case. Showtime has tasked Phillips with continue to build up the Dexter franchise, with the prequel series Dexter: Original Sin premiering last month and a New Blood follow-up called Dexter: Resurrection heading for a June premiere. Filming on Dexter: Resurrection is now underway, and Michael C. Hall, who played Dexter Morgan in the original series and Dexter: New Blood, and also provides the in-character narration for Dexter: Original Sin, is back in the lead for Dexter: Resurrection. Hall shared a video on social media to celebrate the start of production.

Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global co-CEO and president/CEO, Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios said in a statement, “We are thrilled to have the brilliant Michael C. Hall reprise his iconic role as Dexter Morgan in Showtime’s most successful series ever… While Dexter: Resurrection will appeal to the tens of millions of longtime fans, Dexter: Original Sin will introduce a whole new generation of viewers into this iconic series by starting from the beginning, which is sure to satisfy existing audiences as well.”

A Showtime Studios and Counterpart Studios production, Dexter: Resurrection is being executive produced by Clyde Phillips, Michael C. Hall, Scott Reynolds, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns. Marcos Siega is the producing director. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Hall is joined in the cast by fellow series regulars David Zayas, Jack Alcott and James Remar, with Zayas back in the role of Angel Batista (who worked with Dexter at the Miami Metro Police Department back in the day), Alcott reprising his Dexter: New Blood role of Dexter’s son Harrison, and Remar returning as Dexter’s adoptive father Harry Morgan.

Are you glad to see Michael C. Hall bringing Dexter back to life on the set of Dexter: Resurrection? Are you looking forward to this show? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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Regal Cinemas hopes audiences will fall in love with the theater company’s Captain America: Brave New World popcorn buckets when the latest film from Marvel Studios hits theaters on February 14, 2025. Today, Regal’s social media accounts debuted the collectible items for sale when the fourth Captain America movie smashes theaters, including popcorn buckets inspired by Cap’s iconic shield and an angry bust of Red Hulk with a removable head.

In addition to the new popcorn buckets, Regal revealed two collectible cups for fans to collect. The first cup features Anthony Mackie’s Captain America with his shield in hand and mechanical wings spread wide. The other cup features Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk in a classic “super hero landing” pose, his teeth gritting and veins a-poppin’. Bobblehead Funko Pop Captain America and Red Hulk figures are also for sale near the snack counter. The popcorn buckets are particularly fun, with Red Hulk hiding a mound of buttery popcorn inside his head.

The final trailer for Marvel‘s Captain America: Brave New World debuted this morning alongside a gallery of specialty posters. The film follows the studio’s Deadpool & Wolverine, which earned $1.34B at the global box office. Brave New World reintroduces Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America, welcoming a new era of superhero entertainment to the silver screen.

Here’s the official information on Captain America: Brave New World, straight from Marvel: 

Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. Harrison Ford makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as newly-elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, a role originated by the late William Hurt. Ross and Sam have a bit of a history: In his previous role as Secretary of State, Ross was responsible for arresting Sam and his fellow Avengers during the events of Captain America: Civil War. Now as president, Ross is eager to work with Sam, hoping to make Captain America an official military position. But that tentative alliance is jeopardized when Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident, with friend and retired super-soldier Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly) as the prime suspect. Sam’s investigation send him on a dangerous chase, and (leading to) a deadly showdown and a tease of the menacing Red Hulk. Danny Ramirez returns as former Air Force lieutenant Joaquin Torres, who’s picked up Sam’s old wings and taken on the role of Falcon. Tim Blake Nelson is also back as Samuel Sterns, AKA The Leader, appearing in the MCU for the first time since 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. New to the cast is Shira Haas, who joins as Ruth Bat-Seraph. A former Black Widow, Ruth is now a high-ranking U.S. government official who has the trust of President Ross. Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, and Xosha Roquemore also star. The film is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore. Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serve as executive producers.

Captain America: Brave New World arrives in theaters on February 14, 2025.

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Coming soon from SRS Cinema is the sci-fi comedy The Space Rodent, a.k.a. Mac-D vs. The Space Rodent (or Mac & Dean vs. the Space Rodent, if you really want to draw out the title) – and with the movie’s release swiftly approaching, a trailer and a poster have been unveiled! You can watch the trailer in the embed above and check out the trailer at the bottom of this article.

Directed by Jason D. Morris (Haunted Objects), who crafted the script with Robert J. Carrera, The Space Rodent has the following synopsis: When a misfit group of friends in a small town encounters a ravenous alien rodent during a chaotic Halloween night, their survival depends on wit, makeshift weapons, and embracing their inner heroes. Halloween night in Cavell, Il starts as a typical evening of costumes and candy, but the small-town calm is shattered when a ravenous alien rodent crash-lands in the neighborhood. Mac, Dean, Amanda, and Skyler—a group of misfit friends with their own share of personal struggles—find themselves at the epicenter of the chaos. What begins as playful banter and bizarre antics soon spirals into a fight for survival as they come face-to-face with the creature’s deadly attacks. With no help in sight, the friends must rely on their creativity and questionable teamwork to take on the alien menace. Armed with duct-taped weapons and sheer determination, they navigate the night’s escalating dangers, battling their own fears and the mounting absurdity of their situation. From harrowing close calls to laugh-out-loud mishaps, the group’s journey is as hilarious as it is heart-pounding. As the night unfolds, their survival depends not just on defeating the creature, but on embracing their quirks and standing together. Packed with humor, action, and a touch of the absurd, “MAC-D vs The Space Rodent” delivers a fresh take on the alien invasion genre, proving that sometimes, the unlikeliest of heroes rise to the occasion.

Carrera stars in the film alongside David L. Minard, Leah Bernard, Shelby Broadnax, and Evan O’Hare.

If you’d like to learn a lot more about The Space Rodent, head over to the official website – but first, let us know what you thought of the trailer by leaving a comment below.

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Who better to rid the world of serial killers than other serial killers? That’s the question Laura Kosann (The Social Ones) must ask herself as she prepares to write the Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company’s film adaptation of Brynne Weaver’s bestselling novel Butcher & Blackbird. This project brings the first installment of Weaver’s Ruinous Love trilogy to screens, with Renfield and The Tomorrow War director Chris McKay getting behind the camera.

Brynne Weaver’s Butcher & Blackbird presents a unique spin on the serial killer genre, with a dark friends-to-lovers thread that helped the comedic read become a viral sensation on TikTok. Here’s a synopsis for Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love Trilogy courtesy of Amazon:

When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, they find something elusive—the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing other serial killers.

From small-town West Virginia to upscale California and from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country.

But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love.

Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves?

Or have they finally met their match?

Weaver’s novel hit the ground running on October 23, 2023, quickly becoming a New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly best seller. The book received a boost thanks to BookTok, a subsection of the social media platform that celebrates literary gems and helps spread the good word about books you could be reading.

While Laura Kosann is a relatively new voice in the film industry, she’s currently working on an untitled trilogy project for Netflix based on books by the beloved author R.L. Stine and other projects.

Fans of Weaver’s Ruinous Love trilogy are already freaking out about Butcher & Blackbird coming to screens, with hopes that all three books will receive an adaptation.

Have you read Butcher & Blackbird? Who would you cast as the deadly lovers? Let us know in the comments section below.

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