Jenna Ortega

Image: ParamountAfter Scream 7 imploded this week—with Spyglass firing lead star Melissa Barrera for her social media posts denouncing Israel’s war in Gaza, and the purportedly ill-timed confirmation that Jenna Ortega would not return either—a new report suggests the production house is undertaking a major rework of the film that could bring back some familiar faces.Hulu’s Hellraiser Reboot Has So-So Sights to Show YouVariety reports that screenwriters James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick are now working on overhauling a new…

Jenna Ortega will no longer be in Scream VII. Several outlets reported that the actress will be stepping away from the Scream franchise due to alleged scheduling conflicts with the second season of Wednesday. But the new reporting arrives just one day after Spyglass Media Group — the production company behind the Scream films — fired Ortega’s co-star Melissa Barrera for her social media posts in support of Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Variety reports that Ortega’s departure was “apparently not…

Photo: Stephane Cardinale (Getty Images)In the wake of Scream franchise star Melissa Barrera being let go from her role in Scream VII due to perceived inflammatory comments on social media about the Israel and Hamas conflict, co-star Jenna Ortega has left the film.Hulu’s Hellraiser Reboot Has So-So Sights to Show YouThe news, reported by Deadline, follows yesterday’s announcement that Barrera was no longer a part of the cast. However, the trade notes that Ortega leaving the film was previously discussed before the…

Actress Jenna Ortega has found herself at the center of a social media storm following the resurfacing of tweets expressing her support for Palestine. As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues to spark debates, fans are now calling for Ortega to be dropped from the upcoming Scream VII, mirroring the recent removal of actress Melissa Barrera for similar reasons. Jenna Ortega at world premiere of Scream VI in New York City on March 6, 2023. (AFP) On social media, user @Captainhorizon7 highlighted the situation,…

We all love movies, but let’s be honest: television is where most of the best storytelling is happening these days. And today, nominations for the 2023 Primetime Emmys were announced, showcasing what voters think are the best of the best. And those voters apparentlylove genre.Sci-fi and fantasy shows had a very strong presence in the nominations, including three such shows for Best Drama: Andor, House of the Dragon, and The Last of Us. Fellow Star Wars show Obi-Wan Kenobi got a somewhat surprising nod for Best Limited…

Mark Ronson teases some wild additions to Barbie’s soundtrack. The long-delayed Uzumaki adaptation is still happening. Strange Planet’s animated adaptation sets an August release date. Plus, what’s coming on My Adventures With Superman and Riverdale. Spoilers, away!Who Should Be The New Wolverine? io9 PicksThe Purge 6During a recent interview with The Playlist, James DeMonaco stated Universal is “scared” to produce his extra-expensive script for a sixth Purge movie. I wrote the script. Universal has seen it. There are…

Netflix had its annual Tudum event, which highlighted the streamer’s upcoming slate of media for the remainder of 2023 and well into 2024. During the livestreamed presentation in São Paulo, Brazil, Netflix gave first looks at upcoming series like its live-action adaptations of Avatar: The Last Airbender and One Piece …Read more... Netflix had its annual Tudum event, which highlighted the streamer’s upcoming slate of media for the remainder of 2023 and well into 2024. During the livestreamed presentation in São Paulo,…

There’s a couple of new hints about the Venture Bros. movie, as well as the next Resident Evil film. Peter Dinklage discusses Scourge’s miserable life under Unicron in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Plus, get a look at the next DC animated movie, Justice League: Warworld. Spoilers now!Spoilers of the Week: July 1stResident Evil: The Umbrella ChroniclesAccording to Bloody-Disgusting, Production Weekly and The Resident Evil Wiki, the upcoming Resident Evil movie, The Umbrella Chronicles, will be based on Resident Evil 0…

Following the incredible fan response to Netflix’s Wednesday (starring Jenna Ortega), Lakeshore Records has announced the official Wednesday vinyl soundtrack, featuring the score composed by Danny Elfman and Chris Bacon. Elfman is a frequent collaborator with Tim Burton, one of the series’ executive producers and the director for four of its eight episodes. Check out some of the interior reveals, and read on for a quote from Elfman himself. “Writing the score to Wednesday was a real treat,” Elfman said in a statement…

Image: Myriad PicturesFor years, the idea of Beetlejuice getting a sequel has been a pipe dream. A sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 film has been sparking up since 2011, though nothing everreally got off the ground in the last decade. But with casting announcements over the last week, the long discussed sequel is beginning to come together, and now another big name actor is joining the ensemble.Balancing Fan Expectations in The MandalorianPer the Hollywood Reporter, Willem Dafoe’s been cast in the upcoming sequel, which began…