Hi bitches, did you miss me? Because I missed you. It’s been like two weeks— which is terrible, I know—crucify me. But life likes to life, y’know? But whatever, enough of me, you came for the Emmys, so let’s talk about it.

I actually missed 90% of the show because I was too busy watching this bum-ass movie called The Long Walk. Trust—I’ll be reviewing this later in the week. Great performances, but a shallow plot and a lackluster ending. Anyway, I’m rambling again—the Emmys!

Last night’s The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were historic with Adolescence star Owen Cooper making history as the youngest male winner ever in an acting category.

The kid is only 15—only. I really need to lock in, fr. But when I tell you Cooper gave an exceptional performance all throughout this series—I mean it. Especially for his first acting role, and a role of this caliber at that. Extraordinary work and a well-deserved win.

Likewise, Stephen Graham—executive producer, co-creator, in addition to co-writer, and star in the series (he plays Cooper’s father figure)—accepted two awards last night:

• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Off topic. This is my first time finding out this man is half black. Like that’s cousinnnnn.

The Liverpool native would go on to state, "So for me to be here today in front of my peers and to be acknowledged by you is the utmost humbling thing I could ever imagine in my life.”

Adolescence is a limited series that premiered earlier this year on Netflix. It explores the loss of adolescence and the complexities of youth through Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), who has been arrested for the murder of a teenage girl.

In my opinion, all deserved nominations and wins.

NEXT!

I Finna Be In The Pitt

When I tell y’all this show is good—Warner Bros, you genius of a company— I will give you your tens for greenlighting The Pitt.

The crew on this show, from writers Cynthia Adarkwa and Valerie Chu down to the PAs running around every day…the work is insane. You can tell how much research, respect, and thoughtfulness went into the production value of this show.

The casting. Chef’s kiss. These actors are so good that it doesn’t feel like I’m watching television—it feels like I’m actually in the middle of a 12-hour ER shift. Some might say I’m glazing, and to that I say yes, yes, I am. And I will continue to keep glazing.

The drama series took home:

• Outstanding Drama Series

• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: for Noah Wyle

• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: for Katherine LaNasa

DESERVED NEXT!

The Studio

Apple’s new hit comedy The Studio took home 13 wins at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, making it the most-winning freshman comedy in Emmy history. The show satirizes the Hollywood machine as Matt Remick (Seth Rogen) struggles to lead his studio. Seth Rogen co-created, co-wrote, and co-directed the show alongside Evan Goldberg.

The Studio tied with HBO Max’s The White Lotus for most nominations this year—23. Like hello—insane. The series won in the following categories:

• Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen

• Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg

• Outstanding Comedy Series

• Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez

• Outstanding Guest Actor: Bryan Cranston

• Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program

• Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series

• Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour)

• Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series

• Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series

• Outstanding Music Supervision

• Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama (Half-Hour)

• Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama (Half-Hour)

"It’s getting embarrassing. I really appreciate it,” Rogen accepted the award. “In all honesty… I’ll do my best attempt at sincerity here. If you watched our show, if you appreciated our show, if you voted for our show especially, thank you very much. I’m legitimately embarrassed by how happy this makes me.”

He’d continue. “To be standing up here with all of these people—these are the best people I know,” he went on. “And to have them spend their days with me, working with me, is truly one of the great honors of my life.”

Fucking deserved. And I also shamelessly adore Chase Sui Wonders. Biased af, not even lying—DESERVED.

CRISTIN MILIOTI.

The woman that you are. I admittedly have not watched The Penguin yet—I’m getting there, I just have so many shows and movies to catch up on. But from the clips I have seen, it’s phenomenal. And I know Cristin Milioti never falls short of that. She’s been on my radar for years now, and I’m so glad she’s getting her flowers. This award marked her first Emmy nomination and win.

“It’s very hard to make sense of being alive right now in this world, and so I’m deeply grateful for the bright spots,” she spoke from the stage. “And making this show with our incredible cast and our incredible crew and getting to inhabit this woman was a bright spot for me despite it being, like, very grisly. Playing her felt like flying.”

She ended her speech with a joyous, “I love you, and I love acting so much!”

DESERVED X 10!

Severance

Apple TV+ is thriving. Season 2 of the hit series Severance broke records as the most-watched series on the platform. The show led with 27 Emmy nominations and, despite that, won only eight. Still, those eight were huge:

• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower

• Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman

• Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One-Hour or More)

• Outstanding Title Design

• Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)

• Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)

• Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)

• Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Merritt Wever

Some of my personal favorite wins:

Tramell Tillman

Tramell Tillman made history last night as the first Black man to win Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. It was the only acting category left in Emmy history that hadn’t yet honored a Black performer. When I tell you this is so deserved. Tillman does a masterclass of acting in both seasons, but especially in season 2. There’s tenacity and authenticity to his performance, and what I found really special with him was the underlying vulnerability in Milchick.

Likewise, his co-star Britt Lower also took home Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Britt Lower

In her heartfelt speech, she thanked the cast, crew, and family. As she continued speaking, fans were quick to notice that she scribbled “LET ME OUT” on her notes—a cheeky nod to her character Helly R.

When Lower first learned she got the role, she’d told THR that she fell to her knees and cried:

“It was a hardwood floor, so my knees hurt.”

Two the both of them. DESERVED!!

Recap🪩

Outstanding drama series

• "Andor"

• "The Diplomat"

• "The Last of Us"

• "Paradise"

• "The Pitt" -- WINNER

• "Severance"

• "Slow Horses"

• "The White Lotus"

Lead actor in a drama series

• Sterling K. Brown, "Paradise"

• Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"

• Pedro Pascal, "The Last of Us"

• Adam Scott, "Severance"

• Noah Wyle, "The Pitt" -- WINNER

Outstanding Comedy series

• "Abbott Elementary"

• "The Bear"

• "Hacks"

• "Nobody Wants This"

• "Only Murders in the Building"

• "Shrinking"

• "The Studio" -- WINNER

• "What We Do in the Shadows"

Limited or anthology series

• "Adolescence" -- WINNER

• "Black Mirror"

• "Dying for Sex"

• "The Penguin"

• "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"

Outstanding talk series

• "The Daily Show"

• "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

• "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" -- WINNER

Lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

• Colin Farrell, "The Penguin"

• Stephen Graham, "Adolescence" -- WINNER

• Jake Gyllenhaal, "Presumed Innocent"

• Brian Tyree Henry, "Dope Thief"

• Cooper Koch, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"

Lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

• Cristin Milioti, "The Penguin" -- WINNER

• Cate Blanchett, "Disclaimer"

• Meghann Fahy, "Sirens"

• Rashida Jones, "Black Mirror"

• Michelle Williams, "Dying for Sex"

Outstanding reality competition

• "The Amazing Race"

• "RuPaul's Drag Race"

• "Survivor"

• "Top Chef"

• "The Traitors" -- WINNER

Lead actress in a drama series

• Kathy Bates, "Matlock"

• Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters"

• Britt Lower, "Severance" -- WINNER

• Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us"

• Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"

Lead actress in a comedy series

• Jean Smart, "Hacks" -- WINNER

• Uzo Aduba, "The Residence"

• Kristen Bell, "Nobody Wants This"

• Ayo Edebiri, "The Bear"

• Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"

Lead actor in a comedy series

• Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"

• Seth Rogen, "The Studio" -- WINNER

• Adam Brody, "Nobody Wants This"

• Jason Segel, "Shrinking"

• Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"

Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series

• Ike Barinholtz, "The Studio"

• Colman Domingo "The Four Seasons"

• Harrison Ford, "Shrinking"

• Jeff Hiller "Somebody Somewhere" -- WINNER

• Ebon Moss-Bachrach "The Bear"

• Michael Urie, "Shrinking"

• Bowen Yang, "Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series

• Patricia Arquette, "Severance"

• Carrie Coon, "The White Lotus"

• Katherine LaNasa, "The Pitt" - WINNER

• Julianne Nicholson, "Paradise"

• Parker Posey, "The White Lotus"

• Natasha Rothwell, "The White Lotus”

• Aimee Lou Wood, "The White Lotus”

Outstanding supporting actor in a drama series

• Zach Cherry, "Severance"

• Walton Goggins, "The White Lotus"

• Jason Isaacs, "The White Lotus"

• James Marsden, "Paradise"

• Sam Rockwell, "The White Lotus"

• Tramell Tillman, "Severance" -- WINNER

• John Turturro, “Severance”

Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series

• Liza Colón-Zayas, "The Bear"

• Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks" -- WINNER

• Kathryn Hahn, "The Studio"

• Janelle James, "Abbott Elementary"

• Catherine O’Hara, "The Studio"

• Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Abbott Elementary"

• Jessica Williams, "Shrinking"

Outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie

• Javier Bardem, "Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story"

• Bill Camp, "Presumed Innocent"

• Owen Cooper, "Adolescence" -- WINNER

• Rob Delaney, "Dying For Sex"

• Peter Sarsgaard, "Presumed Innocent"

• Ashley Walters, "Adolescence"

Outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie

• Erin Doherty, "Adolescence" - WINNER

• Ruth Negga, "Presumed Innocent"

• Deirdre O’Connell, "The Penguin"

• Chloë Sevigny, "Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story"

• Jenny Slate, "Dying for Sex"

• Christine Tremarco, "Adolescence"

For this full year’s list of winners, you can visit the Television Academy.

In conclusion…

This Emmy award show was… actually really good?

This year, I can’t lie, the television shows have been strong. As well as the performances. Correct me if I’m wrong, but this was the highest-watched Emmy since 2021. That should tell you something. Overall, a great show! What was your opinion of the Emmys this year? Do you agree/disagree? Were there any snubs? Let’s talk about it below!

Now I’m going to take my ass to bed, talk to you guys later in the week.

‘Weapons’ Hypnotizes the Weekend Box Office 🪄

The second feature from the brilliant twisted mind of Zach Cregger, Weapons, earned $25 million over the weekend—a 43% drop from its opening. While this decline isn’t as mild as the -5% drop seen by Warner Bros.’ earlier 2025 horror hit Sinners, any horror film holding better than -50% is outperforming many of 2025’s other genre releases, such as Final Destination: Bloodlines (-63%) and 28 Years Later (-68%). At this current moment of me writing, Weapons has now reached $148.8 million at the global box office.

On the family-friendly side, Disney’s Freakier Friday takes second place in its second weekend with $14.5 million, a 49% decline from its debut. Meanwhile, Nobody 2 opened to $9.25 million, with $3.8 million on Friday and $3.1 million on Saturday. The film’s $25 million budget suggests it still has room to grow. By comparison, the original Nobody opened to $6.8 million—though that release occurred during the height of COVID, when audiences were especially cautious about returning to theaters, and a cough in 3 feet of their vicinity…

TL;DR

• Angelina Jolie will reunite with Mr. & Mrs. Smith director Doug Liman for spy thriller The Initiative, about a rogue agent and her suspicious recruit.

• Netflix dropped an exclusive clip from Genndy Tartakovsky’s R-rated comedy Fixed, about a dog facing neutering. Stars Adam Devine, Idris Elba & Kathryn Hahn. (Aug 13 release)

• Warner Bros. & Zach Cregger are already discussing a Weapons prequel centered on Aunt Gladys.

• Joe Jonas hints Camp Rock 3 may be happening.

  

• First trailer for Plainclothes (Tom Blyth & Russell Tovey) — an undercover cop targeting gay men becomes drawn to one of his assignments.

• Marvel reveals first look at Fantastic Four in their classic costumes.

  

• David Corenswet’s Superman suit has been revealed — notably, it is without trunks…

• Taylor Sheridan’s action thriller F.A.S.T. casts Brandon Sklenar, LaKeith Stanfield, Jason Clarke & Trevante Rhodes as a black-ops strike team.

• First trailer for Only Murders in the Building S5 — premieres Sept 9 on Hulu.

• First trailer for HBO’s Task (Mark Ruffalo & Tom Pelphrey), about an FBI agent pursuing a violent robbery ring. (Sept 7 release)

• James Gunn’s Superman has hit digital platforms on Aug 15.

• First trailer for Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut, Eleanor the Great — about an elderly woman’s unlikely friendship with a student. (Sept 26 release)

• First look at Fuze (Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Theo James), a WWII bomb discovery provides cover for a heist. Directed by David Mackenzie.

  

• New animated Addams Family movie in the works, from Wednesday creators — but not tied to Netflix series.

• First poster for K-Pop Demon Hunters sing-along theatrical release (Aug 23–24).

• Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, drops its first trailer.

• Ryan Reynolds teases Avengers: Doomsday with cryptic IG post.

• Release shuffle: Beyond the Spider-Verse & Shrek 5 will now open the same week in June 2027 (Shrek pushed to June 30).

• Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series aims to begin filming this fall.

• Crunchyroll partners with Delta Airlines, adding 50,000+ anime episodes/films to in-flight entertainment.

• Max Minghella is in talks for DC’s Clayface in a supporting role.

• Noah Centineo cast as young Rambo in an origin film, directed by Sisu’s Jalmari Helander.

• First look at Chris Evans in Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t with Margaret Qualley & Aubrey Plaza — about a lesbian PI investigating a shady church.

• Greta Gerwig’s Narnia is officially filming, starring Emma Mackey, Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan & Meryl Streep. Releasing next year on Netflix & IMAX.

• Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere (Jeremy Allen White) to premiere at NYFF on Sept 28.

• Spielberg’s War of the Worlds ranks among Rotten Tomatoes’ Top 100 Worst Movies.

• Box office: Weapons aiming for $25M in its second weekend.

• Denzel Washington on cancel culture: “You can’t be canceled if you haven’t signed up.”

• The Breakfast Club returns to theaters for its 40th anniversary.

• Kaitlyn Dever says she “couldn’t watch” Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey’s final Last of Us moment.

• Conan O’Brien predicts late-night TV may disappear — but says Colbert is “too essential to go away.”

• YA dramedy Coven Academy from High School Musical creator gets greenlight at Disney.

• Wednesday S2 trailer (Part 2) teases the return of a deceased major character.

• Andy Cohen confirms extended cut of Love Island USA’s S7 Heart Rate Challenge will air during reunion.

• James Gunn confirms Peacemaker will set up the rest of the DCU & hints at next entry in his “Superman saga.”

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  FILM

KPop Demon Hunters is coming to a theatre near you

The Sony smash hit is expected to become a billion-dollar franchise—but not for them. Forbes reports that Sony originally sold the rights for $100 million and will likely make only around $20 million in profit due to the deal terms; Netflix now owns the property. What seemed to be a quick weekend binge watch from the studio before has now become the #1 movie on Netflix after seven weeks since its release.

It’s also now hailed as Netflix’s second-most viewed movie ever, topping nearly every major music chart with its fictional group HUNTR/X’s track Golden, the first K-pop group to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 since Destiny’s Child.

In celebration of its global success, HUNTR/X and Saja Boys fans alike are invited to a limited theatrical sing-along, occurring for one weekend only across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK on Aug. 23 and 24. Find theater listings and showtimes for the US and Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Sony’s future involvement remains unclear. While they largely lost out on the success of the first film, Netflix still needs a production partner for future installments. So only time will truly tell.

Ryan Reynolds sends Marvel fans into frenzy with cryptic Deadpool post

Ryan Reynolds posted a Deadpool-graded Avengers logo, hinting at the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film.

No official casting or set sightings have been confirmed; it’s rumored that a fan-made post was spotted by Reynolds and reposted. A simple marketing move by Mr. Pool, but still clever nonetheless.

TV

She’s Back…!

But it’s not the telicuar lead, Wednesday Addams. The mother of all mothers, Gwendoline Christie, is set to reprise her role as Larissa Weems in Wednesday S2—who seemingly died in the first season.

Revealed in the Part 2 trailer, Christie will now return as Wednesday’s spirit guide. Part 2 premieres Sept. 3 on Netflix. You can leave Nevermore Academy, but nevermore truly ever leaves you…heh.

Okay anyway.

*British accent* A new reunion has entered the villa

Earlier this summer, the hit Peacock reality show Love Island: USA hit the platform and broke more records than its record-breaking predecessor of season six. The reality show has amassed over 18B minutes viewed on Peacock, making it Peacock's most-watched original season of all time.

While the reality show had us entertained throughout the summer, it surprisingly continues to do so even months after, with suspected rivalries seemingly making it past the villa. The drama is stated to be discussed head-on at the reunion, which was recently filmed. Andy Cohen is set to host the reunion alongside Love Island USA host and Vanderpump Rules alum Ariana Madix. Cohen took to his Instagram to update fans on the controversial season reunion, saying,

“Guys, Love Island reunions are no joke. We are on a dinner break. We’re going back in there soon. This reunion — it’s good and everybody’s here. And I’m having so much fun with Ariana. She’s amazing, and you know what I like doing, I like hosting a reunion with her. It’s really fun!”

Cohen made sure to follow up that the reunion would be showcasing the full footage of the Heart Racing Challenge to finally end the heart-burning question: Did Huda do too much?

And trust, we will find out. The reunion airs on Peacock at 6 p.m. PT on Aug. 25 and 9 p.m. ET.

My knees are bending

Soooo technically, Camp Rock 3 isn’t officially announced— everything is purely speculation. But it was practically confirmed by Joe Jonas himself. On Aug. 12, during the Hot Ones interview with his brother Nick, Nick asked Joe to read his last note app entry, and Joe happily answered and read aloud, “Read Camp Rock 3.”

“It’s the truth,” Joe stated, pointing at his phone and emphasizing, “It’s literally right here.” He looked at the camera and joked, “Sorry, Disney.”

While there’s still no official announcement, it’s important to mention that Demi Lovato recently re-followed Nick and Kevin Jonas on Instagram. During the Jonas Brothers’ 20th-anniversary MetLife Stadium homecoming concert, the trio was joined by Lovato. They performed This Is Me and Wouldn’t Change a Thing—songs from their Camp Rock days. Consipraciy? I think not.

Moreso, on the day after the MetLife performance (Monday, Aug. 11), Wouldn’t Change a Thing earned 167,000 U.S. on-demand streams — more than seven times its total from the day before (22,000 streams on Sunday), according to Luminate. This Is Me also experienced a major bump, from 41,000 streams on Aug. 10 to 167,000 streams the following day.

Daily streams for both songs continued to rise the next day. 180,000 streams for Wouldn’t Change a Thing on Tuesday, and 179,000 streams for This Is Me — showing that fans are still showing up to relive the glory days of Camp Rock, and honestly, I’m sitting right there with them.

That’s all for this week! Now, I have to get ready to clock in tomorrow. Until next week, toodles. ⋆˙⟡.

Hot Topic

At the 78th Locarno Film Festival, Jackie Chan criticized Hollywood studios. Chan spoke to an audience during a Q&A, stating to the crowd, “I think the old movies are better than today." He went on to add, “Right now, a lot of big studios, they’re not filmmakers, they’re business guys. They invest 40 million and think, ‘How can I get it back?’ And you can’t go over. It’s very difficult to make a good movie now.”

Chan spoke more throughout the discussion about his dedication to the art of cinema. On set, Chan was not only an actor but also detailed his work in stunts and even sound. The veteran actor spoke about how he opted to try one more film before leaving America due to the difficulty of finding success in projects he participated in. That last project ended up being Rush Hour, a film that not only changed his career but, as Chan added, “I think Rush Hour changed the culture.”

The actor stated his goal in Hollywood has always been to “be a cross-cultural bridge between the US and China.” And Jackie Chan, you did that and more.

The star received the festival’s Pardo alla Carriera award for career achievement. His early directorial films, Project A and Police Story, screened at the festival. Locarno will end next week on August 16th.

TL;DR

• Kevin Hart & John Cena team up for Netflix action comedy The Leading Man.

• Pedro Pascal is currently 👀circling Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth! at Searchlight.

• ‘Will Trent’ ups Kevin Daniels to series regular.

• Disney’s Freakier Friday debuted to $29M over its opening weekend across 3,975 theaters.

• Love Island USA hits #1 on Nielsen Streaming.

• First BTS from Spider-Man: Brand New Day— Spider-Man swings back onto screens July 24, 2026.

• Weapons opens at #1 for Warner Bros.

• Jackie Chan calls Hollywood “too obsessed with money” at the Locarno Film Fest.

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• James Marsden calls Avengers: Doomsday a homecoming

• Josh Brolin says he’d return as Thanos “tomorrow” if the Russos called.

• One Piece live-action renewed for Season 3 before Season 2 even premieres in 2026.

• Wednesday Season 2 drops August 6 on Netflix, with the second half coming September 3.

• NY Film Festival 2025 main slate announced — heavy on Cannes winners.

• The Hunting Wives soared to the top of Luminate’s TV streaming rankings following its debut.

• Netflix’s true-crime momentum continues with Amy Bradley Is Missing and The Son of Sam Tapes topping charts.

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Film

Marvel fans got their first official behind-the-scenes glimpse at Spider-Man: Brand New Day, currently shooting in Glasgow, Scotland. Tom Holland, back in the suit for the July 24, 2026, release, teased practical stunts and suited a more fan-approved costume.

Meanwhile, James Marsden, on set for a different Marvel project called Avengers: Doomsday, “a nice little homecoming” to his Cyclops role. He joins an already stacked cast with Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Florence Pugh, Anthony Mackie, and familiar castmates from the Fox X-Men universe such as Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.

Warner Bros.’ Weapons claimed the studio’s seventh #1 opening this year (or tenth if you count weekend wins from Superman, Minecraft, and Sinners), opening to $42.5M domestic and $70M global on a $38M budget. Director Zach Cregger is already prepping a Resident Evil reboot for Sony, promising a lore-faithful but original story, co-written with Shay Hatten. Austin Abrams is in talks to star. Read more about it here:

And my review of weapons:

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Netflix released a first look at Season 2, which has a release window set for 2026, but the exact date has not been released. Here’s the logline for the upcoming season: “Fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet. Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line—a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. As they journey through this unpredictable realm in search of the world’s greatest treasure, they’ll encounter bizarre islands and a host of formidable new enemies.”

Netflix renewed its One Piece live-action series for Season 3 ahead of its Season 2 release. Production for the third season kicks off later this year in Cape Town, with Ian Stokes joining Joe Tracz as co-showrunner.

Netflix dropped the first half of Wednesday’s sophomore season on Aug. 6 (a Wednesday, naturally) after a buzzy campaign including a Wendy’s fast-food collab.

The show is currently number 6 on Netflix’s global charts as of August 3rd, and Wednesday is sure to make a gruelling comeback to the top as audience members return to Nevermore for a new mystery. The second half arrives Sept. 3.

Until next time, folks!

CINEMACON DAY 2

Day 2 of CinemaCon was all about Lionsgate and Warner Bros! However, to some fans' disappointment, there weren’t many new announcements or major updates regarding the DC Universe. A bit underwhelming—but we ball. This Hollywood Bulletin is a bit short, sorry y’all😔✊🏾.

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TL;DR

• Dynamic Duo, featuring purely puppetry animation and stunning cinematography, was showcased in brief footage at CinemaCon.

• David Fincher will direct a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood for Netflix, with Quentin Tarantino writing the script. Brad Pitt is expected to return, and Leonardo DiCaprio is in talks to reprise his role.

  

• The Conjuring: Last Rites will be the final film in the mainline Conjuring franchise, following the Warrens' last case. It releases on September 5.

• Joseph Kosinski’s F1 premiered the first 10 minutes at CinemaCon.

• Now You See Me 3 debuted its first trailer at CinemaCon, revealing that the original group has disbanded. J. Daniel Atlas (played by Jesse Eisenberg) teams up with newcomers Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt. Now You See Me 4 is also in the works, with the third film releasing on November 14.

• A new trailer for Bring Her Back, a horror film from Talk To Me directors Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou, drops on May 30.

• Billy Ray, a writer on the first Hunger Games, will pen the script for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, slated for release on November 20, 2026. Casting is currently underway.

• Luca Guadagnino confirmed that work is underway for a new American Psycho film, with talks ongoing with potential leads.

• John Wick spin-off Caine, starring Donnie Yen, is moving forward with Yen set to direct and star.

• A Warner Bros. sizzle reel at CinemaCon featured Scorpion from Mortal Kombat 2 shouting his iconic line: "Get over here!"

• The Housemaid trailer premiered at CinemaCon, starring Sydney Sweeney as a live-in maid tormented by a couple, played by Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar.

• Zach Cregger’s new horror film Weapons follows a town where an entire classroom of children mysteriously disappears overnight. Starring Alden Ehrenreich, Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Benedict Wong.

• The Long Walk, an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, will be released on September 12, starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill.

• Good Fortune premiered its first trailer at CinemaCon.

• New animated Tom & Jerry, Looney Tunes, and Flintstones films are currently in development.

• Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride debuted exclusive footage at CinemaCon.

• Three new John Wick films were confirmed at CinemaCon.

• Karate Kid: Legends’s new trailer has been released and will be in theaters on May 30.

• Caine, a John Wick spin-off starring Donnie Yen, is moving forward with Yen set to direct and star.

• HBO's The Last of Us podcast will return for season 2, with Troy Baker, Neil Druckmann, and Craig Mazin coming back.

• The Cat in the Hat star Bill Hader took the stage at CinemaCon, where footage was shown.

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The domestic box office saw a steep Monday slump, with Snow White leading at $1.34M, but its -69.5% drop from Sunday spells trouble for Disney’s latest live-action remake. The film has earned $68.2M in 11 days, but weak weekday numbers suggest it may not have the legs to go the distance. The film reportedly cost $250-270 million to make.

Meanwhile, Amazon MGM’s A Working Man is proving to be a surprise contender, pulling in $1.28M on its fourth day and boasting a strong per-theater average of $392, higher than Snow White.

Captain America: Brave New World is nearing $200M domestically, though its daily earnings are slowing down. Though Dog Man continues to power along with $97.3M in 60 days, proving that family films have some staying power 🥸

That’s it for today! Until next time

CINEMACON DAY ONE

CinemaCon kicked off yesterday! The annual convention for the movie theater industry is home to exclusive footage, first-look reveals, and major announcements for highly anticipated films. The event runs until April 3, and today was all about Sony Pictures Entertainment. SPIDER-MAN, BITCHES. I’m getting ahead of myself. The top reveals of CinemaCon Day One are down below!

TL;DR

• Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will hit theaters on June 4, 2027.

• Tom Holland’s Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is set for release on July 31, 2026.

• Nathan Fillion will reprise his role as Guy Gardner in the upcoming Lanterns HBO series.

• Shailene Woodley has been cast in a major role for Paradise Season 2.

• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has been renewed for a second season.

• Halle Berry is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to return as Storm in Avengers: Doomsday (source: DanielRPK).

• Production on House of the Dragon Season 3 has officially begun.

• A new photo of Milly Alcock on the Supergirl set has been released.

• Princess Mononoke was re-released in IMAX, earning $1.2 million domestically on Thursday.

• The first look at the Beatles biopic cast has been revealed:

  • Harris Dickinson as John Lennon

  • Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney

  • Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr

  • Joseph Quinn as George Harrison

  • The four-film event will be released in theaters in April 2028.

• The Chainsaw Man movie will premiere in theaters on October 29.

• Jake Kasdan is set to return as director for Jumanji 3, which will hit theaters in December 2026.

• Takashi Yamazaki is moving forward with his first English-language film, Grandgear.

• Jason Mamoa confims he is returning for Dune 3. “If you didn’t read the books, it’s notmy fault.'“ He adds.

• Karate Kid: Legends trailer showcased at CinemaCon.

• Footage from I Know What You Did Last Summer reveals Freddie Prinze Jr.'s character returning at a town hall meeting about a series of summer murders.

• A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey will star Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell as strangers traveling together through a red door that takes them into their memories.

• Zach Cregger says his Resident Evil film will focus on a single protagonist navigating a descent into hellish territory. It is set to release in September 2026.

• The first trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing showcases Austin Butler looking after an unstable, mohawk-wearing Matt Smith’s apartment—until multiple crime families come looking for Smith’s character.

• The first footage from Beyond the Spider-Verse reveals Miles and Gwen reuniting and Miles fighting The Prowler before embarking on an adventure with him. The animation style introduces new innovative techniques.

• Cillian Murphy is officially set to return in the 28 Years Later trilogy.

LOTS OF SPIDER NEWS AT CINEMACON AND MORE…🕷️🕸️

Spiderman

CinemaCon revlead to fans and move theatre owners alike, the the first look of Beyond the Spider-Verse. Producer Phil Lord spoke at the con saying, “It’s going to be a massive finale to the trilogy.” He hinted that Miles starts the film as a fugitive, on the run from every Spider in the multiverse, and cryptically added, “Gwen and his other friends may or may not be enough to help him save the family that’s been the leading part of the entire system.”

I wasn’t in the room (because I live on the freaking East Coast), but Variety reported that the footage showed Miles defiantly declaring that he’s done letting people tell him how his story should go. Gwen and his Spidey allies also made brief appearances in the teaser—which hasn’t been released to the public yet.

Lord ended the presentation by emphasizing that Beyond the Spider-Verse is meant for the biggest screens possible, promising: “We are prepping this movie especially for your large-format screens. It looks insane.”

Oh, and we finally have a release date: June 4, 2027

I’m fine. Totally fine.

But luckily to hold us over, Marvel and Sony’s collaborative Spider-Man film is coming before then.

Brand New Day

Tom Holland’s fourth Spider-Man movie is officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and in a pre-recorded message, Holland acknowledged the No Way Home cliffhanger, saying, “It’s a fresh new start. That’s all I can say.”

Fans are already speculating that the movie could adapt One More Day—a controversial comic arc where Peter Parker makes a deal with Mephisto to save a dying Aunt May. But honestly? I think we’re safe. Since you know. This happened 😃.

Yeah… but in other news, people are still trying to figure out who the hell Sadie Sink is playing in the film. Some fans are convinced she’s the “official” Mary Jane Watson—because apparently, Zendaya’s Michelle Jones-Watson being literally called MJ throughout the previous trilogy still isn’t enough for some people. But hey, whatever helps them sleep at night.

Others believe Sink may be set up as Jean Grey for the MCU’s inevitable X-Men lineup. Honestly? At this point, it’s anyone’s guess.

28 Years Later

I really hope this resurgence of The Last of Us, 28 Years Later, and The Walking Dead spin-offs sets us back into our zombie TV and movie era. This subgenre will always have a special place in my heart—especially since World War Z sequels were never finished, and I need at least a damn script to keep me from tweaking.

But back to the important part.

28 Years Later picks up—just like the title says—28 years after the rage virus spread across the globe. Aaron Taylor-Johnson and newcomer Alfie Williams must journey from their island to the English mainland, where it’s been nearly three decades since the infection began… and these zombies are hungry🧟‍♂️.

Danny Boyle, director of the film, spoke at the convention, confirming Cillian Murphy's return and teasing, "Like all good things in life, you may have to wait a little while for him to make his appearance."

The Beatles 🥁

Director Sam Mendes took to the stage at CinemaCon last night and revealed the cast poster for the four feature films set to release in April 2028. The four films will be framed from the perspective of each band member onstage. Set to star in the films are Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

Mendes claimed that Sony film head Tom Rothman called the projects “the first binge-able theatrical experience.” After hitting the stage, all four actors recited lyrics from the band’s song “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and then took a Beatles-style synchronized bow. First bingeable movie experience? Sounds kinda cool to me.

Resident Evil

Literally foaming at the mouth writing this because when I tell you I’m such a hardcore Resident Evil fan, I’m not new to this—I’m true to it 😔✊🏾.

Obviously, nothing has been shot yet, but Zach Cregger still stopped by CinemaCon to tell movie theater owners about his rendition of the beloved horror game franchise, teasing his version as “unlike any of the previous films” and a “wild ride.”

“My movie will be built in the spirit of those games and follows one central protagonist from point A to point B, as they descend deeper into hell,” he added.

It was reported earlier in the week that Austin Abrams—most may remember him from his role in Euphoria as Ethan—was in early talks to star in the reboot. There’s also been speculation about Mikey Madison being offered the lead role in the film, but again, this is all speculation. Sony has made no official announcements regarding casting.

Regarding the plot itself, it was rumored by Daniel “DanielRPK” Richtman, who shared some insights into the story via his Patreon. According to Richtman, the Resident Evil movie may focus on a totally new character, as opposed to the well-established ones we already know.

“The upcoming Resident Evil film follows a hapless courier tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital,” Richtman said. “He finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive.”

Based on that, it seems like Cregger may be going with an original new story. As a fan, I’m not sure how I feel about that. I mean, I’d love feature films centered around each game with our favorite characters like Leon, Claire, Jill, Chris, etc., but I would be bummed again if they weren’t done right. So, maybe a new story wouldn’t be so bad. I don’t know, but I can’t lie and say I’m not a little excited about the prospect.

The film will release next year, on September 18, 2026.

Minecraft

Since the initial announcement, fans have been hesitant about what to expect from A Minecraft movie. And when the trailer dropped? Oh, the internet definitely had thoughts, especially on whether the visuals were worthy of the beloved game. But surprisingly, early reviews for Warner Bros. A Minecraft movie are shockingly positive? Critics are praising its comedic moments, vibrant world, and stellar performances from Jack Black and Jason Momoa.

“‘Minecraft Movie’ is an AWFUL… lot of fun! Director Jared Hess’s signature awkward/random humor had me audibly cackling several times. The VFX are impressive, even if the humans stick out. Its biggest faults are in its story & underdeveloped leads. Still, though, pretty entertaining.” — Journalist Cris Parker

“Jack Black & Jason Momoa is the combination I didn’t know I needed.” — Grace Randolph

As someone who was a hardcore Minecraft player back in middle school, I gotta say—I’m pleased. Sounds like Minecraft is actually a faithful adaptation.

A Minecraft Movie hits theaters this Friday, April 4th.

That’s all for today, folks. It’s 2 am and I feel like my computer screen is burning my retinas.

UNTIL NEXT TIME!

A STORY THAT MATTERS

The Academy has apologized after more than 700 voters called out the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for not naming No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal in its initial statement after he was attacked on March 24, 2025.

“On Wednesday, we sent a letter in response to reports of violence against Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal, co-director of No Other Land, connected to his artistic expression. We regret that we failed to directly acknowledge Mr. Ballal and the film by name. We sincerely apologize to Mr. Ballal and all artists who felt unsupported by our previous statement and want to make it clear that the Academy condemns violence of this kind anywhere in the world. We abhor the suppression of free speech under any circumstances.”

The Academy Board of Governors met yesterday morning over their response to the beating and abduction of Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal--one of the directors of No Other Land. A new statement has been composed and signed by leading members of the Academy—including actors such as Olivia Colman, Joaquin Phoenix, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Emma Thompson, and directors Ava DuVernay, Errol Morris, Adam McKay, Jonathan Glazer, and writer Tony Kushner—pressing for a more proactive response to Ballal’s treatment by Israeli authorities.

The latest letter has been signed by more than 600 Academy members, representing every AMPAS branch. The letter holds the Academy's president, Janet Yang, and CEO, Bill Kramer, culpable for issuing a tardy and apathetic response regarding Ballal’s attack. The original letter did not mention Ballal's name or the title of the Academy Award-winning film. It was only after Yuval Abraham, an Israeli co-director of No Other Land, publicly posted on Twitter about Ballal’s kidnapping and assault—calling out the Academy for not speaking out on the matter—that the issue gained more attention.

This is the full list of filmmakers and signatories as of Friday morning, Pacific time. The letter is reported to still be circulating, so expect more names to be added.

TL;DR

• Paradise Season 2 has begun filming.

• Hollywood studios are asking YouTube to ensure ad revenue from fake AI movie trailers of their IP flows in their direction rather than being claimed through copyright.

• Joshua Orpin joins the cast of Jenn Kaytin Robinson’s I Know What You Did Last Summer.

• All episodes of the sitcom Mid-Century Modern are now streaming on Hulu.

• Death of a Unicorn is now playing in theaters.

• The live-action Legend of Zelda film will officially release on March 26, 2027.

• After six years, Matthew McConaughey is back on screen in the film The Rivals of Amziah King.

• Warfare debuts at 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Stars ensemble cast D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Taylor John Smith, Michael Gandolfini, Adain Bradley, Noah Centineo, Evan Holtzman, Henry Zaga, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton.

• The Accountant 2 garners 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, J.K. Simmons.

• The Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement got 275M digital views, making it Marvel’s biggest livestream ever.

• James Patterson and MrBeast are writing a thriller novel together. Film and TV rights are being shopped with “8-figure offers”.

• Jasmine Cephas Jones has been cast in Lanterns.

• A film adaptation of Christopher Golden’s supernatural horror Road of Bones is in the works from Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill.

• Chandler Kinney joins the cast of the Legally Blonde prequel series.

Posters

• First poster for The Villager in the live-action Minecraft movie.

  

• The IMAX poster for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, has been released. In theaters April 18.

Support

• Cast members from The Pitt visited Children's Hospital Los Angeles to support the 10th Annual Make March Matter campaign.

  

Actor Spotlight

Number One on the Call Sheet is a two-part documentary celebrating the achievements of Black actors in Hollywood.

The documentary is divided into two parts, one for the black men in Hollywood and one for black women. Part one is directed by Reginald Hudlin and features Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, Michael B. Jordan, Kevin Hart, Taye Diggs, Marlon Wayans, Morris Chestnut, and more. The actors share their testimonies and experiences as Black men both on screen and behind the scenes.

The second half of the documentary is directed by Shola Lynch, who explores the collective experiences of Black actresses navigating Hollywood success. Actresses featured include Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Halle Berry, Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and more.

Number One on the Call Sheet is available on Apple TV+ now.

Lili Reinhart wins Best Actress for Hal & Harper at Series Mania.

Lili Reinhart won Best Actress for Hal & Harper at France’s Series Mania, one of Europe’s grandest TV festivals. The indie dramedy series follows two siblings—Hal (director Cooper Raiff) and university senior Harper (Reinhart), an entry-level administrative assistant—who toil with cycles of past trauma and codependency 15 years after their mother’s suicide sent their father (Mark Ruffalo) into depression.

That’s all the news! Until next time 👋🏾

TL; DR

• Zendaya will star as Ronnie Spector in Be My Baby, directed by Barry Jenkins.

• The Avengers: Doomsday casting reveal lasted 5 hours, featuring a mix of Avengers, Thunderbolts, and some surprises. The film is set for release on May 1, 2026.

• A live-action Scooby-Doo series is being reimagined by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg for Netflix.

• Mel Gibson’s sequel to The Passion of the Christ will begin production in August.

• Governor Newsom has proposed increasing California’s film and television tax credit from $330 million to $750 million annually to attract more productions to the state.

• Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building has cast Renée Zellweger.

• Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 will be released in less than a week.

• CBS is eyeing a Yellowstone spinoff series starring Luke Grimes & Spencer Hudnut.

• Watson has been renewed for Season 2 at CBS.

• Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired the RED SONJA movie.

• Severance cast appeared at a pop-up in London, following the Season 2 finale.

• Ahsoka Season 2 has officially begun filming.

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Here’s the full list of nominations:

Actor in a Supporting Role

Yura Borisov, Anora

Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown

Guy Pearce, The Brutalist

Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice

Costume Design

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Gladiator II

Nosferatu

Wicked

Makeup and Hairstyling

A Different Man

Emilia Pérez

Nosferatu

The Substance

Wicked

Music (Original Score)

The Brutalist

Conclave

Emilia Pérez

Wicked

The Wild Robot

Live-Action Short Film

A Lien

Anuja

I’m Not a Robot

The Last Ranger

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Animated Short Film

Beautiful Men

In the Shadow of the Cypress

Magic Candies

Wander to Wonder

Yuck!

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Emilia Pérez

Nickel Boys

Sing Sing

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Anora

The Brutalist

A Real Pain

September 5

The Substance

Actress in a Supporting Role

Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown

Ariana Grande, Wicked

Felicity Jones, The Brutalist

Isabella Rossellini, Conclave

Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez

Music (Original Song)

“Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late

“El Mal” from Emilia Pérez

“Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez

“Like A Bird” from Sing Sing

“The Journey” from The Six Triple Eight

Documentary Feature Film

Black Box Diaries

No Other Land

Porcelain War

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Sugarcane

Documentary Short Film

Death by Numbers

I Am Ready, Warden

Incident

Instruments of a Beating Heart

The Only Girl in the Orchestra

International Feature Film

Brazil, I’m Still Here

Denmark, The Girl With the Needle

France, Emilia Pérez

Germany, The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Latvia, Flow

Animated Feature Film

Flow

Inside Out 2

Memoir of a Snail

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

The Wild Robot

Production Design

The Brutalist

Conclave

Dune: Part Two

Nosferatu

Wicked

Sound

A Complete Unknown

Dune: Part Two

Emilia Pérez

Wicked

The Wild Robot

Visual Effects

Alien: Romulus

Better Man

Dune: Part Two

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Wicked

Actor in a Leading Role

Adrien Brody, The Brutalist

Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown

Colman Domingo, Sing Sing

Ralph Fiennes, Conclave

Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice

Actress in a Leading Role

Cynthia Erivo, Wicked

Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez

Mikey Madison, Anora

Demi Moore, The Substance

Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here

Directing

Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez

Sean Baker, Anora

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

Coralie Fargeat, The Substance

James Mangold, A Complete Unknown

Best Picture

Anora

The Brutalist

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Dune: Part Two

Emilia Pérez

I’m Still Here

Nickel Boys

The Substance

Wicked

That’s the complete list! I think the list is pretty solid, despite some interesting choices…

But I'm delighted to see Ariana Grande and Cynthia Ervivo up there as well as Zoe Saldana, and Colemon Domingo.

The 97th Acadamy Awards will occur on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. If you have been affected by the wildfires across California or want to help in any way that you can, please use the following resources: Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery: How you can help, California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund, Wildfire Recovery Fund.

The ceremony will be televised in the US by ABC and simultaneously live-streamed--for the first time on Hulu. Conon O’Brien will be hosting the Oscars for the first time. There’s a lot of firsts this year! Emilia Pérez received the most nominations, with 13, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked, with 10 each.

See you in March for the winners!