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That’s right, it’s Star Wars poncho time.

Scarlett Johansson has a busy schedule! She’s starting with Mike Flanagan’s new take on The Exorcist, then moving on to The Batman – Part II. With her success in Marvel movies and Jurassic World, Johansson is a major star. But Batman fans are curious about what role she’ll play, since Zoe Kravitz already plays Catwoman. Many believe she’ll portray Poison Ivy, the eco-terrorist, Pamela Isley. After playing the red-haired hero Black Widow, taking on another iconic red-haired character—this time a villain—could be a great fit.

I’m not against generative AI, but we don’t use it in the Avatar films. We value and celebrate actors and have no intention of replacing them. I believe Hollywood will ultimately regulate itself in this area and find a sensible path forward. However, my biggest concern isn’t the use of AI in filmmaking, but the broader, more fundamental threat that large-scale AI poses to artists and their ability to work.

HBO Max recently released a remastered 4K version of Mad Max, but there’s a noticeable error. During the famous oyster vomit scene with Roger Sterling, viewers can now clearly see crew members and the equipment used to create the effect on the right side of the screen.

Quentin Tarantino is known for doing things his own way, and that definitely shows in the variety of films he’s made. You’ll find some predictable choices, and others that might surprise you. Here’s a complete list:

I’ll never forget watching Red Dawn back in ’84 – the idea of a small town suddenly under attack by Soviet forces was just so gripping, and those high school kids becoming heroes was inspiring! It really reminded me of what’s happening in the upcoming fifth season of Stranger Things. But here’s the twist: instead of Russians invading Hawkins, it’s actually the American military causing the trouble. It’s a really interesting flip on the original Red Dawn concept, and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.

According to Deadline, the upcoming horror film starring Leslie Odom Jr. is based on an article called “Dance With the Devil” by Alex Bhattacharji, which appeared in Rolling Stone in August 2024. It’s likely Odom will play a character named Sammy. Here’s a quick overview of the movie:

Between Vecna’s ominous talk of a coming time and the subtle hints throughout the show, it seems likely that Stranger Things is going to introduce time travel. This might be the only way the characters can ultimately win against the Upside Down. Perhaps the best solution isn’t to fight the monsters, but to go back in time and prevent the portal to the Upside Down from ever being opened.