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4+ hour, 42+ min ago (228+ words) A recent rumor stated that The Batman Part II was casting for two antagonist roles, and that Brad Pitt was being sought for one of the roles. As you might imagine, that caught fire pretty quickly, but in the latest edition of THR's Heat Vision, that rumor was shut down, with the outlet saying that after looking into it, sources close to the production said no, Pitt will not be in the movie. One interesting theory is that Johansson is playing Astrid Arkham, the daughter of Jeremiah Arkham. Another role that's been theorized is the Phantasm, who is really Andrea Beaumont, and both are compelling theories. If Johansson does join the cast, it will help deal with the absence of one of the original film's standout stars, Zoe Kravitz. Kravitz played Catwoman in the original film, but reports have stated…...

7+ hour, 34+ min ago (289+ words) One of the biggest reveals at this year's The Game Awards is undoubtedly Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a spiritual successor to the Knights of the Old Republic, which is being spearheaded by Casey Hudson " a former BioWare big dog who directed the previous games and even the highly-regarded Mass Effect trilogy. With the announcement, RPG and Star Wars fans are eagerly awaiting any news about it, and of course, when it will be released. While there's no official timetable or schedule when it will see the light of day, it'll be sometime before 2030, according to Hudson. The peculiar year of 2030 was brought up by renowned investigative journalist Jason Schreier on bluesky. According to Schrier, Fate of the Old Republic might be a PS7 (!) title. Now, before everyone gets super bummed out, Hudson went on X to debunk this,…...

10+ hour, 37+ min ago (144+ words) December 13, 2025 by Amie Cranswick Batman/Superman: World's Finest #46 hits comic shops and digital retailers on Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below courtesy of DC Comics" In order to defeat the Joker/Luthor team, Batman and Superman may have to ask for a little help from their friends " if they still have any after the shocking events of last issue! Don't miss part two of "The Merger." Batman/Superman: World's Finest #46 goes on sale on December 17th, priced $3.99. Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Comic Book Previews, Comic Books Tagged With: Batman, Batman/Superman: World's Finest, DC, Superman Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth's editorial team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Executive Editor of FlickeringMyth.com since 2020....

10+ hour, 40+ min ago (946+ words) Hey. Hey you. Yeah you. I'm talking to you. It's the holiday season, and you haven't done any shopping yet. The post Stuff the Stockings With the New and Improved William Shakespeare "Star Wars' Collection appeared first on Star Wars News Net. Hey. Hey you. Yeah you. I'm talking to you. It's the holiday season, and you haven't done any shopping yet. I know because I'm one of you. I'm putting everything off to the last minute, not because I want to, but because" well, I don't want to deal with it yet. Those that aren't like us don't appreciate that there is an art to procrastination. Sometimes, it leads us to find the perfect gift right before the big day. Other times, you are stuck getting yet another gift card (which is, of course, a valid course of action)....

11+ hour, 10+ min ago (326+ words) Marvel Studios is reportedly planning an unusual and ambitious marketing strategy for its upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday. According to industry sources, the film's trailer rollout will be closely tied to the theatrical release of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Avengers: Doomsday is one of Marvel's biggest upcoming tentpole releases.To build anticipation, the studio has reportedly decided to release four separate teasers instead of a single trailer. The strategy is said to be designed to keep audiences engaged over several weeks rather than relying on one major reveal. According to sources cited by The Hollywood Reporter, the trailer rollout will coincide with the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash.Each week, moviegoers will see a different version of the trailer in theatres. Sources claim Disney will send theatres four trailers for the Marvel mega-movie.Viewers attending Fire and Ash during opening…...

11+ hour, 24+ min ago (466+ words) Actress Christina Chongrevealed she's done filming the fifth and final season of the Paramount+ series, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. In a December 13 Instagram upload, Chong, who has played La'an Noonien-Singh since the show's first season, posted picture that showed her Star Trek: Strange New Worlds trailer. "Today was the end of a 5 year mission for La'an, and what an incredible one it was," wrote Chong in the post's caption. Several Star Trek fans took to the post's comments section to share their support and appreciation for Chong. "Thank you so much for all you've done as La'an! I know us viewers have still got two seasons to watch but I've honestly loved watching La'an's growth as a character. Despite her tough exterior, she's got a realistic vulnerability I've found relatable. Plus, it's always a joy having a fellow Brit…...

12+ hour, 3+ min ago (764+ words) When it comes to upcoming Marvel movies, fans have two Avengers films to look forward to, and they're eager for more details on the massive flicks, which are being directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. CinemaBlend and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. When it comes to upcoming Marvel movies, fans have two Avengers films to look forward to, and they're eager for more details on the massive flicks, which are being directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. While it's a given that the movies will feature massive casts, there are still questions in regard to whether other actors have been cast in addition to the ones who've been officially announced. Now, based…...

12+ hour, 17+ min ago (1025+ words) Jackson Hayes is a Movie/TV Feature Writer at ComicBook. Starting his writing career in 2017, he quickly rose through the ranks and became an editor. He's spent the last six years working at outlets such as CBR, The Escapist, and Full Circle Cinema, where he's covered major franchises like the MCU, DCU, and more. You [] Joining Starfleet in the Star Trek franchise is not for the faint of heart. Anyone brave enough to go to the final frontier must first spend years at the academy, learning all they can about how a starship works and what kind of threats they'll face out in the stars. They'll also have to figure out what they're best at because every ship in Starfleet's fleet has a designated role. It's not like someone can work in the infirmary one day and the engine room…...

14+ hour, 19+ min ago (209+ words) Dodging a far, far away release date? Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic's director has shot down talk of the game not coming out until at least 2030. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was one of the biggest announcements to come out of The Game Awards 2025, and it's not hard to see why as it's a "spiritual successor," not a "direct sequel" to one of the best Star Wars games ever made, led by Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy's original director Casey Hudson. After chatter about Fate of the Old Republic's potentially far, far away release date circled online, Casey Hudson himself jumped in to brush rumors aside, saying the game will launch sooner than 2030. "Don't worry about the 'not till 2030' rumors," he tweeted recently. "Game will be out before then. I'm not…...

14+ hour, 35+ min ago (226+ words) Matt Smith has revealed that he has already completed his work on Star Wars: Starfighter as one of the film's villains, a role which he had to get a haircut for. Speaking to This Morning yesterday, Smith explained that he just wrapped work on his Star Wars film: "I finished [Starfighter] yesterday [December 11] and I had to cut my hair for it" Star Wars, yeah, I finished that yesterday. Yeah, yeah, and that's why I have this daft haircut, with this funny little front bit." The film has not yet officially wrapped, but filming is expected to end soon. He was quiet about all other details about what his role involved, but he shared his overall enthusiasm for the movie: "[Ryan Gosling]'s in it, who's just fabulous. I think it's really exciting " it's directed by Shawn Levy, who did…...