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Image: ParamountJohn Krasinski and Paramount aren’t just bringing sound-seeking aliens to the theater this year. In May, the actor is directing (and writing) his first kiddie movie, the Ryan Reynolds-starring IF, which came to the Super Bowl with a new trailer on hand.What Inspired Bobby Moynihan to Write a Children’s BookThe upcoming film, cheekily introduced here by “Krasinski” himself—definitely not Randall Park—stars Cailey Fleming as Bea, a kid who realizes that she can see imaginary friends, a trait she also shares…

Jason Blum really wants Godzilla Minus One’s director to make a movie with him. Sony’s weirdest Spider-Man spinoff yet, El Muerto, may be back on (sans Bad Bunny). Dune Part 2 teases the fierceness of Florence Pugh. Plus, when to expect X-Men ‘97. To me, my spoilers!Spoilers of the Week: July 8thSonic the Hedgehog 3According to a new rumor from entertainment insider Daniel Richtman, Krysten Ritter has joined the cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in a currently undisclosed role. El MuertoVariety reports Sony’s Spider-Man…

Former Saturday Night Live cast member Kate McKinnon was joined on stage Saturday by fellow SNL alums Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig, and the trio put an SNL spin on “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” McKinnon, who spent a decade on the late night show until departing last year, began by noting how “weird” it felt to now have her own monologue. “I don’t really like to talk in my own voice. That’s kind of why I got into this racket in the first place,” joked the actress, who picked up a pair of Emmys for her…

We simply don’t know what to make of the first trailer for If, John Krasinski’s new movie starring Ryan Reynolds. On paper, the idea is beautiful. The imaginary friends you made as a child are real, everywhere, and require saving. The cast, which includes not just Reynolds and Krasinski, but Steve Carell, Emily Blunt, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Sam Rockwell, and others, is beyond words. And it feels like Krasinski, a beloved figure not just due to his work on The Office but also his A Quiet Place…

It’s right there in the name. The first word in fact. So many times, movies, shows, or comics have focused on the “mutant”, “ninja,” or “turtles” aspects of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But what about their ages? We know that they’re teenagers, but are those awkward years ever the focus? Well, they most certainly were for the team behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and they brought it to life in a very unique way. Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsFor the first time ever, actual…

Members of the Writers Guild of America East hold signs as they walk on the picket line outside the Peacock NewFront in New York City, May 2, 2023.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesMembers of the Writers Guild of America dropped their pencils and headed for the picket lines a week ago, and their walkout is already hurting Hollywood productions.More than 11,000 film and television writers, who say their compensation doesn't match the revenue generated in the streaming era, are on strike for the first time since 2008.…

The summer of 2023 has not even started at your local theater, but CinemaCon audiences got a glimpse at what’s in store for next summer. One movie in particular seems very mysterious: it’s called IF. It’s written and directed by John Krasinski and stars Ryan Reynolds, andis currently set for release May 24, 2024.Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Nerd Out About Jurassic Park's Returning HeroesKrasinski may be best known for playing good guys like Jim Halpert or Jack Ryan on camera, but behind the camera, he’s stuck…

Image: NickelodeonAndy Samberg’s Indiana Jones parody Digman! becomes a Brooklyn 99 reunion. Plus, check out creepy trailers for The Tank and The Resurrection of Charles Manson, as well as a new trailer for Yellowjackets’s second season. Spoilers get!Ready Or Not 2During a recent interview with ComicBook, Scream VI co-director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin confirmed plans are still underway for a sequel to 2019's Ready or Not. That is the hope. We would love to.Brooklyn 45Ted Geoghegan (Mohawk, We Are Still Here) shared a…

Image: NetherRealm Studios/WB GamesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a fixture in the movie landscape for decades. Even as the titular heroes have been dominating TV in recent years thanks to Rise of the TMNT and the CG series, we’ve known for awhile that Seth Rogen was working on bringing them back to the silver screen. And now that moment is finally here. During the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, Rogen formally announced the main cast of the upcoming Mutant Mayhem film he’s executive producing. Voicing the…

Screenshot: HBOThe Cocaine Bear runs wild in a multitude of new Cocaine Bear clips. Could Apple TV+’s Neuromancer adaptation have found its star? Plus, Superman & Lois teases its Fortress of Solitude, and we’ve got a sneaky look at what’s coming in Attack on Titan’s final return. Spoilers, away!Lilo & StitchTHR reports Zach Galifianakis is attached to star in a live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch from director Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell With Shoes On). However, “details of Galifianakis’ role are…