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Doctor Strange’s «The Amazing Spider-Man 2» Times Square encounter wasn’t the only callback that was meant to be included in «Spider-Man: No Way Home.» In fact, the fight was initially meant to act as somewhat of a highlight reel of past «Spider-Man» movie moments by having their battle take place in iconic locations from prior films set in both Garfield and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Verses.

Fans learned this in October 2023 when longtime Marvel Studios artist and designer Phil Saunders unveiled a series of conceptual keyframes on ArtStation showing Strange and Spidey traversing through many of these memorable scenes. These include the wrestling tournament from «Spider-Man,» the train battle in «Spider-Man 2,» the Oscorp building from «The Amazing Spider-Man,» and the clock tower interior at the end of «The Amazing Spider-Man 2.» 

As fun as these scenes could have been, it’s easy to see why they were omitted. Jam-packing an adventure that already contained three Spider-Men, five supervillains, and the heft of past Marvel Cinematic Universe material with even more multiversal madness could have been the straw that broke the camel’s back. This concept, in particular, could have dampened the drama of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange’s battle, as this conflict was vital in setting the stage for Peter’s arc throughout the story. 

We’ll probably never know what «Spider-Man: No Way Home» could have been with this idea spliced in, but it’s probably for the best that we never do. 

Ultimately, critics declared that «Argylle» is just… sort of a mess. Nicholas Barber at BBC.com specified some of the movie’s biggest messes, writing, «Everywhere you look, there are details that need to be added, plot holes that need to be filled, and jokes that need to be improved.» Nick Schager of The Daily Beast went after the movie’s attempt at humor and its star-studded cast, musing, «Its comic touch almost as heavy-handed as its slow-motion-drenched action is dull, it seems primarily designed to answer the question, «How many movie stars can one fiasco squander?» 

At The Hollywood Reporter, Leslie Felperin pointed out the fact that «Argylle» barely even feels like a movie, but instead some sort of advertisement for a much more glamorous lifestyle. «It all starts to feel like one of those very expensive, very elaborate commercials for a pseudo-luxury product you don’t want to buy — a perfume perhaps, or some car,» she observed.

In the end, perhaps David Fear at Rolling Stone put it best; as Shakespeare said, brevity is the soul of wit. «‘Argylle’ is a bad movie,» he wrote. «A very, very bad movie.»

When an action movie gets strong reviews from critics and makes bank at the box office, it’s easy to assume it’s a more complex, expertly-crafted thriller with an intelligent script meant to make us think. But «The Beekeeper,» for all its success, isn’t that. Outside of its single, smartly-placed plot twist at the movie’s climax, the story is fairly straightforward: Adam Clay’s neighbor is scammed and dies, and he is determined to see those responsible punished.

Now, that’s not to say at all the film isn’t well-written — it’s just that screenwriter Kurt Wimmer seems to understand exactly what kind of movie this is. There is no loftier ambition than to entertain and thrill, and as a result, he’s trimmed the fat and stuck to a lean, mean, well-paced story that gets straight to the point. 

It has everything a good action movie needs, and no fluff, which provides a brisk runtime for audiences. There’s no getting bogged down in expansive world-building — we barely learn anything about the organization Clay works for — and sequel teases are vague at best, with the hero getting away and living to fight another day. There’s not even a post-credits stinger to set up a second story or spin-off. An added benefit of the film’s concise length is that it doesn’t waste a moviegoer’s time, while offering theaters room for more screenings — a far cry from the two-and-a-half-hour behemoths that seem to flood theaters these days.

«Wonka» is a great film to buy or rent to watch at home, particularly if one has little kids. Timothée Chalamet’s latest movie is rated PG, with charming humor and catchy songs. And if you find yourself wanting even more candy-related misadventures in your life, it’s easy enough to track down the previous two movies derived from Roald Dahl’s story.

The original 1971 «Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory» and the 2005 remake directed by Tim Burton, titled «Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,» are both available on Max. If you already have a subscription, you can watch them both at your leisure. If you don’t, the most affordable plan starts at $9.99 a month, but it will come with ads. Higher-priced tiers are available in case you want a commercial-free viewing experience. Additionally, you can buy or rent digital copies of both movies on the same platforms that offer «Wonka.» Fortunately, the older movies shouldn’t cost as much as «Wonka» does right now. Prime Video presently has «Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory» available to rent at $3.79. Physical copies of both films are also available from a number of retailers. 

«Wonka» has grossed over half a billion dollars at the global box office, so a ton of people have already experienced the magic this movie offers. Even if you haven’t, it’s easier than ever to see the origin of Willy Wonka.

Marvel Studios is trying its best to bring audiences back with quality, but will Sony’s slate affect the goodwill the MCU is trying to buy back? It’s no secret that Sony’s Spider-Man flicks haven’t been critical darlings — «Morbius» and «Madame Web» have been mercilessly bullied for quite some time. While it remains to be seen if «Kraven the Hunter» can be a winner, it’s possible that Sony’s increased Marvel output could drive audiences away from the MCU even more. 

Superhero fatigue can no longer be ignored, with financial receipts for both Marvel and DC movies indicating indifference towards caped heroes and world-ending escapades. Seeing as Sony’s Spider-Man flicks are semi-related to the MCU, it’s best for both studios if «Madame Web,» «Kraven,» and «Venom 3» hit, at least commercially. It also remains to be seen how in tune with the MCU these films are. If they all directly reference the franchise, is Marvel Studios really learning from its mistakes? 

Marvel Studios’ restructuring comes when DC is doing the same, rebooting itself as the DC Universe, which formally kicks off in 2025 with James Gunn’s «Superman: Legacy.» On the whole, 2024 is looking pretty barren superhero-wise, but that should give audiences time (and energy) to return to the theaters in 2025 when Marvel is set to drop «Captain America: Brave New World,» «Fantastic Four,» «Thunderbolts,» and the long-awaited «Blade.» 

John Cena is considered one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history, and like many other wrestlers before him — including legends like Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and Roddy Piper — Cena decided in the mid-2000s to try his luck at acting. He has since become a bona fide movie star, joining wrestlers like Dwayne Johnson and Dave Bautista who have successfully made the transition to the screen.

But Cena says that the lessons he learned during his years as a wrestler apply to playing a role onscreen no matter how big it is. «I take a philosophy from WWE,» he says. «I’ve been the first match, I’ve been the middle match, I’ve been the main event, and I’ve been everything in between. I think knowing what your objective is and knowing where you fall in the scope of the show in WWE terms helps. Just do the best you can with what you’re given and realize that the world does not revolve around you.»

Cena adds that it’s important to realize that whether you are the star attraction or a supporting player, you’re still part of an ensemble. And if you complete your assignment correctly, you will only help the other actors and filmmakers by making their jobs easier.

«If you can make your presence and your opportunity impactful without going into business for yourself, so to speak, that’s a good day for everybody,» he explains. «The director’s going to have a great time on the cut and edit, you’re gracious enough to the other performers, and you understand the scope of field and the entire story. You don’t have to overreach. You don’t have to always try to add, add, add. Just do well with what you have and do the best with what you have and be coachable.»

«Argylle» is out in theaters on Friday, February 2.

A «Ghostbusters: Afterlife» post-credits scene sees Winston (Ernie Hudson), now a hugely successful businessman, reminiscing with Janine about the good old days and confessing that he’ll always consider himself a Ghostbuster. He’s been paying the rent on the Ghostbusters’ firehouse HQ and Ray’s (Dan Aykroyd) book store for years, so it’s likely he’s also the financier behind the sequel’s new gadgets. We’ve only caught a glimpse of the two so far, but there could be more to come, considering the Ghostbusters have never really had a wealthy benefactor before.

And it seems official now that the team is also growing in numbers. The trailer sees many of the returning cast from «Afterlife» sporting what look like customized uniforms. In the trailer, Paul Rudd’s Gary Grooberson even declares, «We’re Ghostbusters» (and that bustin’ makes him feel good). With Winston bankrolling the operation, the crew could continue growing in numbers and technology. As Winston himself would say, they have the tools, and they have the talent.

The news of Milly Alcock’s casting as Supergirl comes several years after Melissa Benoist’s turn as the Kryptonian hero on the eponymous six-season series set within the CW’s Arrowverse and less than a year on the heels of Sasha Calle’s first and ostensibly only appearance as the DC Extended Universe’s iteration of the character in «The Flash.» According to a report on the casting from Variety, another major factor influencing James Gunn’s decision was his desire to differentiate the DCU’s version from these previous portrayals as well as Meg Donnelly’s.

It seems that Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran took the casting of the new version of Supergirl particularly seriously, with sources telling Variety that they conducted formal auditions with their short list of actors on the set of the upcoming film «Superman: Legacy» in a process that even saw each actor wearing Supergirl’s costume. Ultimately, it seems the results reaffirmed Gunn’s desire to have Alcock take on the role.

For the moment, it’s unclear which project will feature Alcock’s debut, but rumors suggest that Gunn’s Supergirl might debut in the DCU sooner than fans think. Whatever the case, she’s set to lead a solo film titled «Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,» which will see the hero embarking on an epic spacefaring adventure alongside Krypto the Superdog in celebration of her 21st birthday. Details on the timing of the film’s release are yet to come.

Seeing all three movie Hulks together doing what Hulk does best is a mouth-watering prospect that would surely get butts in seats in the same way that «Spider-Man: No Way Home» did in 2021. But similar to Eric Bana, actor Edward Norton is likely to have reservations about returning to the role given his own negative experience with Marvel. 

Norton’s time starring in «The Incredible Hulk» was marked by a series of unfortunate events. While initially turning down the role, Norton had a change of heart after meeting with director Louis Leterrier and learning that he’d be able to rewrite the script. However, following a rough-cut presentation, Marvel ordered an array of changes to help make the film more palpable for audiences. This meant that much of the carefully crafted character development and slower moments that Norton imbued into the story were tossed out, which birthed conflict between the actor and the studio.

While the three-time Oscar nominee has stated that much of the drama has been misrepresented, he has also not expressed much interest in making a comeback. In a 2014 interview with NPR (via The Hollywood Reporter), Norton shared that starring in later MCU entries may have led to typecasting, halting his desire to star in more varied projects. «I think you can sort of do anything once, but if you do it too many times, it can become a suit that’s hard to take off, in other peoples’ eyes,» he said. 

A massive Hulk crossover would certainly be a dream come true for fans and potentially save the hero’s reputation on the big screen. But at the moment, the chances of ever seeing that happen are as likely as getting the Hulk to calm down. 

Matthew Vaughn was reluctant to make the edits required to bring «Argylle» down from an R rating, reflecting, «Two of them annoyed the hell out of me, but, hey, ho. I was like, ‘Really, that makes it an R?’» In the end, though, he opted to keep the film PG-13, inspired by classics that have a balance of thrills, spills, and a dash of romance for good measure.

Looking to «Charade,» «North by Northwest,» and «Romancing the Stone» as reference points, Vaughn explained, «These are movies that didn’t need to be an R, like ‘Kick-Ass’ needed to be. The rating should be a reflection of what the film is, not trying to make a movie for a rating.»

In an exclusive interview with Looper, the director explained that he was seeking to make a spy movie that appealed to a broad audience, concluding, «I also say it’s a date movie, which I say, it’s a date movie that women will love and men will tolerate.» See for yourself when «Argylle» opens in theaters on Friday, February 2.

The post-credit scene in «Eternals» hinted that Blade will play a part in Dane Whitman’s journey into becoming the Black Knight in live-action, and with the new rumors in mind, Marvel’s plans for the sword are starting to be more apparent.

If Daniel Richtman’s report comes true, «Blade» could chronologically lead directly into «Eternals.» As a supposed period piece, the former project may come first, and if Blade defeats Lilith and gains the Ebony Blade for himself, the story could see him track down Whitman and give the sword to one of its rightful wielders. It’s possible «Blade» may feature a post-credits scene showing the transfer of the weapon to Whitman from a different perspective, as it would neatly tie up what was previously a confusing cameo by Blade in the «Eternals» film.

The future of the «Eternals» and Whitman is unclear as, despite rumors, the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t revealed what’s officially next for the heroes. However, the Ebony Blade showing up in «Blade» could lead to Whitman finally becoming the Black Knight and going on a quest to find Sersi, setting in motion the return of the Eternals. At the very least, seeing the Ebony Blade with Lilith would remind fans of its importance and connection to the Black Knight. The MCU version of «Blade» will be released on November 7, 2025.

At the time of writing, there are still two more films to be released before the Tomorrowverse wraps up, but producer Jim Krieg is happy with the outcome of the animated entries they delivered over four years. «Honestly, we would have been happy to do 20. But when you want to do 20, and someone offers you 10, you’d say yes anyway,» recalled Krieg. «We just had to pack as many characters and arcs into the first seven and the shorts – don’t forget the shorts. They’re germane and canon to the end.»

Krieg was referring to the short films «Adam Strange,» «Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth!» and «Blue Beetle,» which were sprinkled in between the epic story that led to the adoption of the beloved DC event «Crisis on Infinite Earth.» The dimension-hopping epic was set to be split into three parts, with the first arriving on January 9, 2024, and the two remaining sections spread across the same year. For Krieg, it’s an epic farewell that doesn’t see a single superhero spent. «We tried not to waste any time, and hopefully, everything we set up pays off in these last three movies.» Well, look at that. Crisis averted. 

Hayden Panettiere also mentioned that she contacted Melissa Barrera after learning she had been removed from the project and that Barrera appreciated her checking in. «A lot of people hadn’t really asked her how she felt,» the actor recalled. However, she also stated that she is «not worried» about her fellow «Scream 6» performer.

Pannetiere went on to praise Barrera for how she handled the controversy and her firing. «Melissa is such a badass as a human being and as an actress,» she said. «… She was hurt by it, but I think she took it in stride and was very, very gracious about it.»

Who will be starring in «Scream 7» is pivotal to how the film will be written, as the series has always had returning legacy characters in each of its many sequels. With Barrera, Jenna Ortega, and Neve Campbell still out of the upcoming slasher film, Spyglass, the production company for the franchise, is going to have to give some serious consideration to where it wants the series to go next.

Kylo Ren is a bad guy when introduced in «The Force Awakens.» He even kills his father, Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and continues to display questionable behavior for a while afterward. With that in mind, some people think it was problematic for Rey to look past his heinous crimes, even if he eventually changed his tune. As Redditor u/Nice_Listen8513 noted, the character has a history of blowing up planets and enslaving people — and that’s unforgivable, so he shouldn’t be getting kissed. 

Another Reddit user noted that the kiss may have been included because Hollywood movies need romance. «Part of the Hollywood formula is there has to be some romance, they just shoehorned this one in to hit that point even though it was gross considering how much of an abusive, manipulative, creep and genocidal sociopath Kylo was,» they wrote. Meanwhile, another Redditor claimed that Kylo’s redemption and the following kiss was a clumsy attempt at replicating Anakin Skywalker’s redemption arc, but in reverse. «I think they had an idea TO do a reverse-Anakin from dark to light story, but no freakin clue HOW to do it. And they just happened upon the worst way possible.» 

Elsewhere, u/ROK247 argues that the kiss scene was simply the result of bad writing and a lack of cohesive, creative vision. Overall, just like anything related to «Star Wars,» fans shouldn’t expect the discussions and debates surrounding Kylo and Rey’s kiss to end anytime soon.

With the Dark Universe label returning for the Epic Universe park, fans might be wondering if it’s finally time for the interconnected cinematic franchise that never was to return. The short answer to that question, however, is no. The studio has remained adamant recently that it has no intentions of starting up such a universe of nostalgic horror films.

The question came up most recently about Abigail, a remake of the 1936 film «Dracula’s Daughter» starring Melissa Barrera currently slated for release on April 19, 2024. In official statements regarding the film, Universal has reiterated that it is a standalone story, similar to other recent releases like «Renfield» and «The Last Voyage of the Demeter.» Presumably, NBCUniversal will continue to produce new versions of old horror classics from the vault, but we’re still not building up to any kind of «Avengers»-style team-up movie. Given how much the MCU has struggled in recent years, that might be a smart call.

Still, the Dark Universe section of the Epic Universe park could be a fun place for die-hard fans of the Universal movie monster roster to explore. The park’s attractions will involve a gender-bent character named Victoria Frankenstein and will likely pull from all eras and versions of the studio’s beloved horror history.

Veronica Cartwright was 30 years old when «Alien» was released in 1979. In the film, she played Joan Lambert, a crew member of the Nostromo who, like most of her colleagues, was killed by a Xenomorph alien. The Cartwright surname was already a familiar one in Hollywood by the time «Alien» came along, given that Veronica is the older sister of Angela Cartwright — who as a child starred as Brigitta von Trapp in the classic 1965 movie musical «The Sound of Music,» as well as the classic sci-fi TV series «Lost in Space» from 1965 to 1968.

Before Veronica Cartwright took her trip to the far reaches of outer space in «Alien,» she appeared in several screen projects, including four episodes of «Leave It to Beaver,» a pair of episodes in the series «Alfred Hitchcock Presents,» and reteamed with Hitchcock for his classic movie thriller «The Birds» in 1963. Before playing Lambert in 1979, Cartright alternated her career between TV and movies, guest-starring in such shows as «Serpico» and playing a major role opposite Donald Sutherland and Jeff Goldblum in the 1978 remake of «Invasion of the Body Snatchers.»

Cartwright worked non-stop after «Aliens,» with several high-profile projects including the movies «The Right Stuff» and «The Witches of Eastwick,» as well as guest turns in such TV hits as «Supernatural,» «Bosch» and «The Good Doctor.» In 2023, she appeared in two episodes of the series «Gotham Knights.» Like Tom Skerritt, Cartwright reprised Lambert with a voice role in the 2014 video game «Alien: Isolation.»

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of Norse mythology, as the «Thor» films are full of gods and villains from the lore. They even explore the theme of Ragnarok, aka the Asgardian apocalypse, in the aptly titled «Thor: Ragnarok.» Fimbulwitner is also touched upon in these movies, as the opening scene of «Thor» depicts frost giants trying to usher in a new Ice Age and destroy humankind. Similarly, the comics feature a character called Black Winter, a planet-consuming entity that the Asgardians refer to as Fimbulwinter.

Elsewhere, Fimbulwinter provides the backdrop to some of the main quests in the video game «God of War: Ragnarok.» In the story, the Nine Realms are all frozen, and players must navigate icy terrains while dealing with various threats along the way.

It seems that mainstream pop culture has developed a fascination with the chilly side of Norse mythology, and it contains plenty of material to inspire fantastical apocalyptic blockbusters. It remains to be seen if «Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire» deals with these concepts in great detail, but it wouldn’t be surprising if it does.

Clive Owen worked for a few years before gaining international attention in 1998’s «Croupier.» After that, he appeared in several high-profile movies, including «The Bourne Identity,» «King Arthur,» and «Sin City.» Over the years, Owen worked on several movies that were critically acclaimed but failed to make enough money at the box office to become profitable, and the list is long.

Owen’s longest streak of box office bombs is still ongoing at 23 movies long, making him the A-lister with the second-longest streak. Interestingly, this kicked off with the highly lauded «Children of Men,» which didn’t make as much as its production budget. His follow-up, «Shoot ‘Em Up,» was a box office disappointment, as was «Elizabeth: The Golden Age.» Alongside small projects that failed to make money, like 2008’s «Savage Grace,» 2009’s «The Boys Are Back,» and 2011’s «Trust,» his big-budget films disappointed as well.

«Killer Elite,» with Robert de Niro and Jason Statham, yielded $65.4 million internationally on a budget of $70 million. The «Sin City» sequel, «A Dame to Kill For,» severely underperformed, making only $40.6 million on a budget of $65 million. Owen also starred in «Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,» which made over $215 million but missed its break-even goal due to its $180 million budget. His last high-profile release was «Gemini Man» starring Will Smith, which grossed a disappointing $166.5 million on a budget of $140 million. The actor hasn’t made a profitable film since 2006’s «Inside Man.»