Synopsis – A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives. My Take – Fresh off its Oscar win for Kpop Demon Hunters (2025), Netflix is clearly positioning itself as a serious contender in the feature animation space, long dominated by Disney, Pixar, Illumination, and DreamWorks. Their latest release underscores this … Continue reading Swapped (2026) Review!!
Synopsis – A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives. Directed – Nathan Greno Starring (voices of) – Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Swapped’ Trailer Teases Michael B. Jordan & Juno Temple’s Body Swap Comedy!! Check It Out!!
Swapped, a new Netflix movie starring Michael B. Jordan, has received an exciting update. Jordan recently starred as both Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore in 2025’s Sinners; that performance might earn him an Oscar this coming weekend, as he’s been nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards. He’s now attached to direct a remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, which will be … Continue reading ‘Swapped’: Justina Machado, Ambika Mod, & Lolly Adefope Join Michael B. Jordan in New Netflix Animated Movie!!
Back in April, Apple TV+ announced they would be making a series called “Prodigies” starring Will Sharpe (“Too Much,” “The White Lotus”) and Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”). We can now reveal a big casting update for the romantic comedy. That group of actors includes Andrene Ward-Hammond, Yumi Asō (“Perfect Days”), Tobias Menzies (“F1,” “Game of Thrones”), Sophia Di Martino (“Loki”), Reece Shearsmith, Nabhaan Rizwan, Meera … Continue reading ‘Prodigies’: Sophia Di Martino, Tobias Menzies & More Join Ayo Edebiri, Will Sharpe led New Apple TV+ Rom-Com Series!!
In a disappointing turn for fans of sharp wit and talented writing, HBO has decided not to move forward with a second season of The Franchise, the superhero movie satire from creator Jon Brown and executive producers Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci. The series premiered in Fall to good reviews, with a 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but good reviews weren’t enough to save it. … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’ Cancelled After One Season!!
Despite the avalanche of superhero movies that is thrown at us every year, we don’t spend much time thinking about how they get made. That is, until we finally press play on The Franchise, the new HBO series that is set to premiere this Sunday. The story follows Daniel Brühl (All Quiet on the Western Front) as the director of a mega-blockbuster feature film who … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’ Trailer Sees Daniel Brühl Struggling to Make a Superhero Movie!! Check It Out!!
The highly anticipated HBO original comedy series The Franchise has finally dropped its first trailer, setting the stage for what promises to be a sharp and irreverent look at the chaotic world of superhero moviemaking. Slated to debut on Sunday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, The Franchise will also be available to stream on Max, offering fans an exciting new series from some of … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’ Teaser Teases HBO’s Superhero Parody Series!! Check It Out!!
Since the turn of the century, the superhero genre has dominated the box office and the pop culture landscape. Characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, and The Avengers have been battling nonstop to the point where the genre has brought back the discussion of “Superhero Fatigue.” The oversaturated market and some lower-quality entries have brought big franchise budgets, effects, and box office performance into question. The … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’: First Image Teases the HBO’s Superhero Parody Series!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – When people in Littlehampton – including conservative local Edith – begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something is amiss, the town’s women investigate. My Take – I think we can all agree that venting your spleen in an angry email or message is the perfect way to blow off steam. Now imagine, … Continue reading Wicked Little Letters (2023) Review!!
Synopsis – When people in Littlehampton – including conservative local Edith – begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something is amiss, the town’s women investigate. Directed – Thea Sharrock Starring – Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Timothy Spall Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Wicked Little Letters’ Trailer Sees Sees Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley Swearing!! Check It Out!!
HBO has ordered a new comedy series titled The Franchise. The show will tackle the concept of superhero movie franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe What is The Franchise about? “The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe,” reads the series’ official description. “The Franchise shines a light on the secret chaos … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’: HBO Orders Superhero Parody Series from ‘Succession’ Writer!!
With Empire of Light behind him now, Sam Mendes has set his sights on his next project—and this time it’s a television series. While HBO Max may be in a state of flux this week, Deadline reports that the pilot for The Franchise has just secured its series regulars, in addition to a pair of recurring cast members. The comedy series, which comes from the … Continue reading ‘The Franchise’: Superhero Parody Pilot Adds Billy Magnussen, Daniel Brühl, and Richard E. Grant!!
Female-led Dark Ages set British comedy, Seize Them!, has released its cast list. The movie just recently started principal photography in London and will take over six weeks to shoot in Kent and Wales. Set in a Welsh backdrop, Seize Them! is a historical comedy that follows the egotistical Queen Dagan after losing her throne via a massive revolution led by the charismatic rebel known … Continue reading ‘Seize Them!’: Nick Frost, Aimee Lou Wood, and More to Star in Dark Ages British Comedy!!
Inspired by the Lindy West‘s memoir of the same name, Hulu’s Shrill emerged as one of the greatest lowkey delights of 2018 with a breezy but empowering first season that put Saturday Night Live scene-stealer Aidy Bryant in the spotlight she so very much deserves. Bryant looks to be bringing another megawatt dose of her joyful charisma to Shrill Season 2, which drops on Hulu later this month and just launched … Continue reading ‘Shrill’ Season 2: New Trailer Teases Another Delightful Empowering Season!! Check It Out!!
