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Image: Warner Bros.We snickered at the concept when we first heard about Wonka, and we scratched our heads once we saw the trailers—especially the parts revealing Hugh Grant’s Ooompa-Loompa character. But one should never doubt the power of chocolate... or a singing, dancing, Timothée Chalamet, because Wonka is a hit.Spoilers of the Week: July 29thDirected by Paddington and Paddington 2's Paul King, Wonka—released in theaters December 15—has already crossed the $100 million mark in the U.S. Variety reports the film’s…

At one moment in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, characters are running through a mutated jungle, chased by lion-sized cockroaches while avoiding violent, human-eating plants. In another moment, multiple characters are standing around, their hair flowing wildly, delivering wooden dialogue that’s almost as painful for them to say as it is for us to hear. Spoilers of the Week March 7-11That mix of positive and negative is a great representation of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. It’s a movie that tries to be everything at the…

Next week sees the release of Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom, DC’s final movie of 2023. The original 2018 film was a billion-dollar hit, but the sequel feels like is occupying this weird space where it feels like it should’ve been out by now, or is farther away than it seems. Either way, if you were wondering about the future of the character, it sounds like the writing’s already on the wall.Spoilers of the Week: July 29th“It’s not looking too good,” Jason Momoa told Entertainment Tonight. The outlet asked him about the…

Screenshot: Warner Bros.Aquaman (Arthur Curry, played by Jason Momoa) is the son of Tom (Temuera Morrison), a New England lighthouse keeper, and Atlanna (Nicole Kidman), the Queen of Atlantis.Atlanna was arranged to be married to a man she didn’t want to be with and fled the seas. Tom found her, they fell in love, and had Arthur, proof that the people of the ocean and the surface could co-exist... in more ways than one. Arthur’s existence threatened the kingdoms of the sea, and infuriated the powers that be, so Atlanna…

Director James Wan lights up when talking about his Aquaman star Jason Momoa. Back in 2018, the two had an unexpected box office smash with the first film and are hoping to top even that with this month’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, out December 22. This time around, that relationship between director and star seems to have only gotten stronger, as Momoa received a “story by” credit on the film, after several of his suggestions about where his character would go made it into the movie.Zillow Says You’ll Buy Your Next…

James Wan wants to return to horror again after Aquaman 2. Jennifer Love Hewitt would be down for more I Know What You Did Last Summer. Plus, what’s coming on Rick & Morty’s season finale, and the last episode of Archer. To me, my spoilers!Zillow Says You’ll Buy Your Next House With… AI? | AI UnlockedDeadpool 3During a recent interview with Josh Wildling of Comic Book Movie, Morena Baccarin confirmed Vanessa Carlyle returns for Deadpool 3, hinting at a “fun surprise” in store for fans of her superhero alter ego,…

Chris Nolan insists he’s not joining the Bond franchise. Tim Burton insists he wants no part in a Nightmare Before Christmas sequel. The cast of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom discuss its new creatures. Plus, what’s coming on Shining Vale. To me, my Spoilers!Spoilers of the Week March 7-11X-MenIn conversation with The Wrap, Kelsey Grammer stated he “can say with a certain amount of confidence” his Beast will return in future MCU projects. It is my hope that you will . I can say with a certain amount of confidence that you…

Image: DC StudiosHere’s a new look at Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the final feature from Warner Bros.’ last era of DC films before we turn over to James Gunn’s new DC Studios franchise world.Who Wants DC’s Canceled Batgirl Movie? | New York Comic Con 2022Directed by James Wan, the Jason Momoa starrer drops in on the Curry clan going full Aquafam as Arthur and Mera (Amber Heard) raise their kid in the little lighthouse shack along with grandpa (Temura Morrison), while grandma (patron saint of cinema Nicole Kidman)…

A new international trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom gives us new footage. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon expands its cast for season 2. Plus, what’s to come on Rick and Morty and Fear the Walking Dead’s final episodes. Spoilers, away!Who Wants DC’s Canceled Batgirl Movie? | New York Comic Con 2022Coyote vs. ACMEPuck News reports that after the overwhelming negative response to its decision to write off the John-Cena-starring Looney Tunes movie, Warner Bros. has made an about turn and will now let the project be…

Screenshot: Warner Bros.As the beginning of the SAG-AFTRA strike this past week has intensified a wave of labor movements in Hollywood, movie studios are already starting to scramble as their marketing plans, now unable to leverage their movies’ stars, go right out the window. It’s more than just scrapped comic-con panels though: a new reports suggests studios are already looking to play a long game.Spoilers of the Week April 24-29Variety reports that, due SAG-AFTRA’s strike conditions prohibiting union members from…