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Fourth of July box office: the 10 biggest single-day takings ever
Box-office fireworks: the 10 movies that turned July 4 into a cash bonanza, posting the biggest single-day earnings—from franchise juggernauts to out-of-nowhere smashes.
July 5, 2026 5:02 pm
Solo Leveling: Beyond the System anime movie just announced — first details, release window and more
Crunchyroll and Aniplex unleash Solo Leveling: Beyond the System. Here’s everything we know about the anime film so far.
July 4, 2026 6:09 pm
Anthony Mackie nearly suited up as a different superhero before Falcon
Anthony Mackie almost entered the MCU as a different hero — a near miss that made his eventual Marvel debut an even bigger surprise.
July 4, 2026 5:55 pm
Before Captain America, Chris Evans turned up in the TV reboot of Harrison Ford’s 90s hit
Years before Marvel superstardom, Chris Evans slipped into a blink-and-you-miss-it guest role on a crime drama revival — a forgotten credit now roaring back into the spotlight.
July 4, 2026 5:38 pm
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle I hits Crunchyroll — here’s when you can watch
At long last, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle I lands on Crunchyroll. Here’s when you can stream the blockbuster anime film.
July 4, 2026 5:24 pm
NCIS: what does it stand for — and why the show's first title said it twice
NCIS stands for Naval Criminal Investigative Service — a real federal law enforcement agency that investigates crimes involving the US Navy and Marine Corps. And yes, the show's original title really was "Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service."
July 4, 2026 4:32 pm
Christopher Nolan crowns Tom Holland one of his generation's greats after The Odyssey
Forget the reviews—Christopher Nolan just gave Tom Holland the only five-star rating that counts.
July 3, 2026 2:55 pm
Is Minionese a real language? The rules, secret origins and how to actually understand it
Behind the babble, Minionese hides globe-spanning roots and secret rules—proof the Minions' chatter is engineered, not accidental.
July 2, 2026 4:49 pm
The one thing auditions can’t fake will decide the next James Bond, says former casting director
Bond 26 is finally casting, and former franchise casting chief Debbie McWilliams says there’s one non-negotiable quality every new 007 must possess.
June 30, 2026 3:18 pm
S.W.A.T. gets the axe as Exiles scores a fresh start at Starz
Case closed: SWAT spin-off Exiles finally has an official premiere date.
June 30, 2026 2:32 pm
4 dark comic book film masterpieces you probably missed
Forget capes and quips. These four shadow-soaked comic book films — from nerve-jangling psychological thrillers to hardboiled noir — rewrote the rulebook and still don’t get the credit they deserve.
June 30, 2026 2:04 pm
Elle review: Legally Blonde prequel dazzles on style but lacks bite
Elle struts in with a chic origin story for Elle Woods, but beneath the high-gloss flair the emotional seams show.
June 30, 2026 1:28 pm
Elle season 1 ending explained: The choice that defines her — and sets up a high-stakes season 2
Elle faces her toughest test yet, and a finale shocker rewrites the playbook for Season 2.
June 30, 2026 12:50 pm
Supergirl’s age twist just solved the DCU’s biggest Superman mystery
Supergirl finally pins down Superman’s true age in the DCU — but a stumble out of the gate at the box office is already putting the franchise’s future plans under pressure.
June 29, 2026 3:44 pm
John Cleese still wants to play James Bond — and Lady Jane Grey
Shaken, stirred, and crowned: John Cleese sets his sights on playing James Bond and Lady Jane Grey next.
June 29, 2026 12:40 pm
Jennifer Lopez crashes Prime Video Obsessed Fest with surprise On the Floor performance
Jennifer Lopez stunned Obsessed Fest with a surprise, high-voltage On the Floor performance, supercharging buzz for Prime Video’s upcoming Off Campus adaptation.
June 28, 2026 12:38 pm
Ratatouille 2? Brad Bird finally settles it
Will Pixar cook up Ratatouille 2? Director Brad Bird just delivered a definitive answer on the sequel’s chances.
June 26, 2026 1:19 pm
Supergirl soars to a 75% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes — but fans are split on James Gunn’s DCU
Supergirl’s Rotten Tomatoes audience score just ignited a fresh critics-versus-fans brawl, turning James Gunn’s latest DCU film into a flashpoint — here’s how moviegoers are reacting.
June 26, 2026 9:51 am
