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Melissa McCarthy confirms the drag queen inspiration for The Little Mermaid’s Ursula

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Ursula is no doubt an inspiration to theatrical performers all over the world. The Disney villain has shaped many drag queen makeup routines, and Halloweens since her appearance in 1989’s The Little Mermaid. That tradition is being kept alive by Melissa McCarthy, who will star as Ursula in the upcoming live-action remake of the film. […]

Kim Kardashian goes horror! Reality TV icon heading to American Horror Story season 12

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From reality TV to real scary TV, Kim Kardashian is leaping to scripted television with a surprising new gig. Originally shared by Ryan Murphy and later confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, Kardashian will join the twelfth season of American Horror Story. Currently titled AHS: Delicate, this marks the first starring role for the reality star. […]

What does the historic Super Mario Bros. Movie box office opening weekend mean for animation?

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When The Super Mario Bros. Movie began picking up steam during its preview screenings, no one could predict the force the animation film would become by opening weekend. Little did we know that the film would open to an impressive $146.4 million during the traditional three-day weekend and $204.6 million over the five-day frame, given […]

James Gunn on a DC vs Marvel crossover movie event: “More likely now that I’m in charge”

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There’s been plenty of actors to make a move from DC Studios to Marvel Studios and vice versa, but we’ve never seen a filmmaker or a prominent executive make this type of move. Does that open the door to a potential face-off between the two superhero brands? That could happen now more than ever under […]

Morena Baccarin is unsure about her Deadpool 3 status

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As much as Morena Baccarin played a crucial role in the first two Deadpool films, her fate for the third entry seems to be in the air. As Ryan Reynolds gears up to star in Deadpool 3, the cast begins to take shape with new actors and familiar faces. Sadly, we don’t know if Baccarin’s […]

Chris Evans says a Captain America return “doesn’t quite feel right”

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Chris Evans is no stranger to returning to roles. The actor was confirmed for a new Scott Pilgrim series this past week, but there’s one thing he isn’t ready for, and that’s more Captain America. At a recent appearance during Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) last weekend, Evans was obviously asked about his time […]

New Cruel Intentions TV series in the works at Amazon

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“It isn’t about winning, Sebastian.” Cruel Intentions is back, and all the scandalous drama will be heading to Amazon. TV Line initially broke the story, with Variety confirming that a new Cruel Intentions adaptation is coming. Production in Toronto will reportedly begin this June, taking the series in a riveting new political direction. As per […]