Cinemablend • 17th August 2026

‘This Hits Hard.’ Jenna Ortega, Connie Britton And More Honor Hayden Panettiere After Her Death

At the end of the weekend, Hollywood and the world at large were met with some very devastating news. Hayden Panettiere – the fan-favorite actress known for her role in the Scream films, Heroes and more – was confirmed to have died at the age of 36. That confirmation came from the late actress’ representative on Sunday.Per People, Panettiere’s body was found at a house in Greenville, South Carolina during the afternoon of Sunday, August 16. EMS workers and police officers reportedly found an “un...

Cinemablend • 16th August 2026

One The View Star Really Thought She Had Been Snubbed When The Fake Rosie O'Donnell News Came Out

ABC’s The View is on the cusp of celebrating its 30th anniversary, and it’s been reported that producers are planning some major festivities. Earlier this month, many were under the impression that the occasion would also involve past co-hosts being brought back. Series alum Rosie O’Donnell suggested as much, but that claim was swiftly shot down by her own representative. While the O’Donnell news proved to be false, one ex-panelist initially believed she’d been totally passed over for an invitat...

Cinemablend • 15th August 2026

Candace Cameron Bure Gets Emotional Over One Criticism She Always Gets Online: ‘It's A Lot’

As a public figure, Candace Cameron Bure has been very open about the highs and lows of fame, including less-than-positive responses she gets from the general public. The former child star hasn’t held back about the “public hate” she’s received and how she’s sought to deal with it. Such blowback came up again during a recent interview Bure took part in, and she got emotional when discussing this particular critique. Bure specifically spoke about the most common bit of judgement she tends to rece...

Cinemablend • 10th August 2026

I Always Wondered How Tom Holland Felt When Spider-Man Nearly Left The MCU. Someone Asked Him

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has hit the 2026 movie schedule in a big way, as Tom Holland’s superhero franchise has struck box office gold yet again. Not only that, but the Destin Daniel Cretton-directed Spidey flick is receiving positive reviews as well. Considering all of this success, it’s wild to think that several years ago, it appeared that Marvel Studios and Sony would end their licensing agreement keeping the wall-crawler in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, Holland is reflecting on what...

Cinemablend • 4th August 2026

Backlash Feels Like It's Everywhere For Bari Weiss, But One Broadcaster Has A Different Take

As Bari Weiss’ tenure as CBS News’ editor-in-chief continues, pundits have been sounding off about the changes she’s made. Many have also chastised Weiss’ editorial decisions and accused her of political partiality when it comes to news coverage. Since-fired 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley even accused her of “murdering” the show. Not everyone seems to be displeased with Weiss’ performance, though. To that point, a newly installed correspondent is sharing what he finds to be “great” about...

Cinemablend • 4th August 2026

Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy 4 Just Added Two More Franchise Vets, And I Have A Question

After years of questions and speculation, a fourth Mummy movie starring Brendan Fraser and co. is finally being made. The long-hoped-for film took a big step forward earlier this year when it was announced that Scream and Ready or Not helmers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (known collectively as Radio Silence) would be directing and, as of late, casting has been underway. It’s now been reported that two more familiar faces are returning for this latest installment, and I have a question...

Cinemablend • 3rd August 2026

Scott Eastwood Details Warring With Shia LaBeouf On Set While Filming: ‘No One's Got Tolerance For That’

David Ayer’s Fury arguably remains memorable not only for its intense, war-driven narrative but also because of the interactions amongst its cast members. Since the film’s release in 2014, a lot has been said about the on-set dynamic between Scott Eastwood and Shia LaBeouf. Eastwood’s been candid about working with LaBeouf and how the two even got into a tiff that had to be broken up by Brad Pitt. Now, Eastwood is opening up more about being on the outs with LaBeouf when they were filming the pe...

Cinemablend • 2nd August 2026

What Was Going On With Wonder Man Season 2 When Disney Reversed Course And Axed The Show?

Marvel fans were faced with some unfortunate news this past week, as it was confirmed that the acclaimed Wonder Man had been canceled at Disney+ after previously being renewed for Season 2. The exact reasoning for the decision still hasn’t been given, as of this writing. In the interim, viewers have been seeking answers about what contributed to the Yahya Abdul-Mateen II-led show’s demise. Now, the series’ co-creator/showrunner is speaking out and revealing what happened behind the scenes before...

Cinemablend • 2nd August 2026

Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli And More Sopranos Alums Pay Tribute After Vincent Pastore Dies At 80

Over the years, members of The Sopranos’ cast have sadly passed on and, this weekend, another member sadly left us. Vincent Pastore, best known to fans for his role as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero – died at the age of 80. The news was confirmed by Pastore’s representative and, since then, many have taken to social media to pay tribute to the veteran actor. At the same time, other members of the cast, like Edie Falco and Michael Imperioli, are also honoring Pastore following his death.Pastor...

Cinemablend • 1st August 2026

Why Blake Lively’s Legal Fees Request Has (Allegedly) Been ‘Catastrophic’ For Justin Baldoni

The dust has mostly settled when it comes to the legal back-and-forth between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but there’s still a piece of business that needs to be addressed. After Lively (38) sought damages and legal fees from Baldoni (42) following their legal settlement, she was granted the latter. As a result, the actress is now seeking almost $8 million in fees from her It Ends with Us collaborator. Insiders are now dropping claims about why this request has supposedly been difficult for...

Cinemablend • 29th July 2026

Jared Leto Breaks Silence After Multiple Women Accuse Him Sexual Assault In New Documentary

This week marked the release of Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Darkest Secret, a documentary produced by the BBC that focuses on the titular actor and musician. As part of that doc, 10 women apparently come forward and level claims against Leto (56). The Oscar winner has specifically been accused of sexual assault with some of the women also alleging that Leto had sex with them when they were underage. Now, Leto himself is speaking out in the aftermath of the allegations.With the release of the doc, th...

Cinemablend • 29th July 2026

Ben Affleck's Mom Was Visiting At His Home When She Tragically Died

Within the past few days, it’s been reported that Ben Affleck and his family have experienced a major loss. His and Casey Affleck’s mother, Chris Affleck, unfortunately passed away at the age of 83. The matriarch – whose support of her family has been well documented – reportedly died a month prior to the news breaking on July 24 and, since then, information has been released per medical reports. Among the pieces of information that have now become public is the fact that Chris was visiting Ben...

Cinemablend • 27th July 2026

Hoda Kotb, Carson Daly And More Reach Out After Savannah Guthrie’s Latest Appeal To Her Mom’s Kidnappers

Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has been contending with the disappearance of her mother since the early part of this year. Nancy Guthrie (84) was last seen on February 1 near her home in the Catalina Foothills community near Tucson, Arizona. Since then, Guthrie has made appeals alongside her family members in social media videos, in which she’s directly addressed her mother’s kidnappers. This week, the journalist shared another message and received support from Hoda Kotb, Carson Daly and...

Cinemablend • 27th July 2026

An Odyssey Translator Christopher Nolan Praised Doesn't Have Nice Things To Say About The ‘Underdeveloped’ Movie

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has received rave reviews from critics and for a multitude of reasons. Pundits and general audiences alike have lauded the film’s direction, screenplay, performances, score and more. The British filmmaker pulled from Homer’s original epic poem when crafting the film, though he also looked to others, including Emily Wilson, who translated the story in 2017. While Nolan named Wilson as an inspiration for his approach, the author has some brutally honest thoughts abo...

Cinemablend • 26th July 2026

Black Panther 3 Has Found King T'Challa's Successor, And I Love This Casting Choice So Much

Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have known for some time now that Black Panther 3 is in the works. However, Ryan Coogler – the film franchise’s director and co-writer – has been keeping details on the threequel tightly under wraps. Fans have now been treated to some news, though, as the film has now officially been announced, and an actor has been cast to play the late King T’Challa’s successor. If you ask me, this box office hit of a film series just struck gold with this particular piece of cas...

Cinemablend • 25th July 2026

John Leguizamo Knows People Are Going To Hate Him For ‘The Rest Of Cinema History’ For THAT Odyssey Scene

Spoilers for The Odyssey are in play here, so read on accordingly.The Odyssey offers up a stellar cast, and all of them give excellent performances throughout Christopher Nolan’s epic book-to-screen adaptation. For me, that definitely applies to John Leguizamo, who plays the role of Eumaeus, Odysseus’ blind and faithful servant. One of Leguizamo’s scenes is honestly quite surprising, and that’s saying a lot due to this film including massive wars and a cyclops in a “dank” cave. With that, Leguiz...

Cinemablend • 20th July 2026

Why The Warner Bros. And Paramount Merger Was Just Temporarily Blocked By A Judge

The proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance has become a much-discussed topic in Hollywood. While the agreement has passed through a few legal hurdles before final authorization, it has faced pushback from multiple parties. Most recently, a coalition of 12 states put in a bid for a restraining order to halt the merger from going through. Now, following that, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the corporate consolidation for a limited period of time, and she lai...

Cinemablend • 20th July 2026

The Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Dropped, And I Need To Talk About Thor's New Role Among The Heroes

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga is approaching its culmination, and that’ll begin with Avengers: Doomsday. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the film is set to see various heroes across the multiverse take on the threat of Doctor Doom (played by Robert Downey Jr.). Fans have been anxiously awaiting a first look at this 2026 movie schedule entry and, now, they have it by way of the first official trailer. It delivers on the film’s promise of uniting the heroes, but what I really...

Cinemablend • 4th May 2026

Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni Finally Settled Their Legal Issues, And The Joint Statement Is A Must-Read

For over a year, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni had been engaged in a legal battle stemming from their time working on It End with Us. Both sides leveled allegations against each other in the time that followed, and a May court date was set for the stars due to Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni. Well, that will no longer be necessary, as it’s been confirmed that the actors have officially settled the case. Not only that, but they also released a joint statement that anyone who’s been following t...

Cinemablend • 2nd May 2026

People Keep Talking About ‘Superhero Fatigue,’ But I Agree With One DC Head Honcho’s ‘Mediocre Movie’ Comments

Films (and TV shows) based on comic book properties have firmly dominated the cultural landscape for more than a decade now. Offerings based on titles from Marvel, DC, Image Comics and more have been steadily churned out and don’t seem to be slowing down. That glut of content has led many to assert that “superhero fatigue” has been setting in. Even as a fan of the genre, I can’t disagree with the notion that it’s exploded in recent years. However, I also think DC Studios’ co-head honcho makes a...