Ryan Gosling Will Not Star in The Daniels' Next Movie

Despite initial reports from last week suggesting Ryan Gosling would lead the next film from the Oscar-winning directing duo the "Daniels" (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), scheduling conflicts have unfortunately forced the actor to drop out[2]. The inflexibility of Gosling's busy schedule means he will not star in the highly anticipated follow-up to 2022's Everything Everywhere All At Once[2]. While the details of the Daniels' upcoming project remain heavily guarded, the directors will now search for a new leading man[2]. Meanwhile, Gosling is moving forward with other projects, including a comedy alongside Will Ferrell currently in pre-production.

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Aragorn Recast in New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie 'The Hunt for Gollum'

Director and star Andy Serkis has officially confirmed that the iconic role of Aragorn will be recast for the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum[3][4]. Speaking in recent interviews, Serkis stated that Viggo Mortensen will not be returning to play the noble ranger in the new movie, which is set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings[3][4]. While the search is currently underway to find a new actor to fill Mortensen’s massive boots[4], rumors—which were seemingly acknowledged by Elijah Wood on the Happy Sad Confused podcast—suggest that The White Lotus and One Day star Leo Woodall is a leading candidate for the role.

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'Project Hail Mary' LEGO Set Features a Rocky Minifigure

Ahead of the highly anticipated sci-fi film adaptation, LEGO Icons has revealed a new 830-piece Project Hail Mary set that lets fans build their own miniature version of the story's interstellar spaceship[6]. Measuring 12 inches high and 9.5 inches long, the detailed ship comes with a functional display stand equipped with a crank[6]. Turning the crank spins the crew module, simulating the craft's centrifugal gravity system[6]. Retailing for $99.99, the set's biggest selling point is that it comes with two essential minifigures: astronaut Ryland Grace and his beloved Eridian alien companion, Rocky.

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Bottleneck Gallery's '90s X-Men "Fatal Attractions" Screen Prints

Bottleneck Gallery is celebrating the iconic '90s era of Marvel mutants with a new set of collectible screen prints based on the classic 1993 comic, Uncanny X-Men #304[1]. The 24 x 18-inch prints recreate the memorable cover that kicked off the fan-favorite "Fatal Attractions" storyline—the famous saga where Magneto rips the adamantium out of Wolverine's skeleton[1]. The milestone issue originally celebrated 30 years of Marvel mutants and featured the X-Men joining forces with X-Force, X-Factor, and Excalibur during the emotional funeral of Colossus' sister, Illyana Rasputin[1].

The collection features three different versions:

• Standard Edition: A hand-numbered print retailing for $55.00[1].
• Variant Edition: Limited to just 50 prints, priced at $85.00[1].
• Multi-Layer Acrylic Print: The most premium option, limited to 35 editions, costing $125.00[1].

While the prints quickly sold out, the article notes that Bottleneck Gallery frequently restocks based on fan demand[1]. Fans are encouraged to sign up on their website for restock notifications, especially with the hype surrounding the upcoming second season of X-Men '97.

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Over Your Dead Body Trailer Starring Samara Weaving & Jason Segel

IFC Films has released the first trailer for Over Your Dead Body, a dark revenge comedy and action-thriller hitting theaters on April 24, 2026[1]. Directed by Jorma Taccone (Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping)[2], the film is an English-language remake of Tommy Wirkola’s gnarly Scandinavian comedy The Trip[2]. It stars Samara Weaving and Jason Segel as a highly dysfunctional and toxic married couple who travel to a remote woodland cabin under the guise of repairing their marriage[1][2]. In reality, both are secretly plotting to murder the other[1]. However, their respective assassination attempts are derailed when they must team up to survive an unexpected interruption[1] from a trio of dangerous home invaders[2]. The film also stars Timothy Olyphant and Juliette Lewis

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Alamo Drafthouse Showing The Pitt Season 2 Finale in Theaters

HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television are teaming up with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to give the Season 2 finale of the Emmy-winning medical drama The Pitt a rare, early theatrical release[3][4]. On April 13, 2026—three days before the episode officially streams on HBO Max on April 16—ten select Alamo Drafthouse locations across the U.S. will screen the finale[4][5]. The special event is being promoted as a "healthcare appreciation event" to honor the dedication of medical professionals[4][5]. Current and retired healthcare workers, as well as the general public, can secure a seat to the finale by purchasing a $10 food and beverage voucher through the Alamo Drafthouse website.

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 A24’s Mother Mary Horror Trailer Starring Anne Hathaway

A24 has dropped the beguiling second trailer for Mother Mary, an epic pop-music horror film written and directed by David Lowery (The Green Knight)[7][8][9]. Anne Hathaway stars as the titular Mother Mary, a global pop icon who reunites with her estranged former costume designer, Sam (Michaela Coel), on the eve of a massive comeback tour[10]. The trailer highlights Hathaway commanding the stage to an original song ("My Mouth Is Lonely For You," penned by FKA Twigs), but the glamorous concert aesthetic eventually takes a sharp, sinister turn toward horror, featuring glimpses of blood, wounds, and cult-like imagery[8][9]. The highly anticipated film features original music by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA Twigs, and is set for a wide theatrical release on April 24, 2026.

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Based on the article, here is a summary of the storyline from the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comics, which serves as the inspiration for the upcoming DC Studios movie:

A Definitive Story for Supergirl

While Supergirl has been a DC Comics staple since 1959, the article notes that she lacked a single, definitive story that truly encapsulated her character until the release of the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow run[1].

Kara's Trauma and the Setup

The story opens on Kara Zor-El’s 21st birthday. Rather than portraying her as bubbly and optimistic, the comic finds her deeply depressed and drinking heavily at a bar on a planet with a red sun[1]. Because red suns strip Kryptonians of their powers, Kara is able to get drunk to drown her sorrows[1]. The story highlights her core trauma: unlike her cousin Superman, who left Krypton as an infant, Kara was a teenager who vividly remembers watching her family and entire civilization die[1]. Her only companion is Krypto the Superdog[1].

The Inciting Incident

Kara is approached by a young alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll, who wants to hire Supergirl to kill Krem of the Yellow Hills—the man who murdered her father in cold blood[1]. Kara initially refuses, citing the Superman family's strict no-kill rule[1]. However, when Krem shoots Krypto with a poisoned arrow and steals Kara's spaceship, a furious Kara changes her mind and agrees to help Ruthye track him down[1].

An Intergalactic Revenge Quest

Narrated by Ruthye in the style of a tall tale or folk legend, the story follows the duo as they journey across the galaxy, planet hopping without the use of Kara's powers[1]. They eventually track Krem down, discovering he has joined a vicious group of intergalactic pirates known as Barbond's Brigands[1]. The adventure also features magical elements and appearances by Comet the Super Horse[1].

The Resolution

When Supergirl and Ruthye finally catch up to Krem, Kara is forced to decide whether she will break her moral code and fulfill her vow to kill him[1]. Ultimately, she chooses not to take his life[1]. Instead, she banishes Krem to the Phantom Zone to exist as a specter for 300 years—a punishment described as a fate worse than death, but one that eventually allows him a second chance at life

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Verizon’s "Butt Dial" Horror Ad Starring Connor Storrie

Verizon has released a highly entertaining 4.5-minute short film/commercial titled Look Behind You, directed by Nia DaCosta (Candyman) and starring Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry). The self-aware ad plays out like a tense slasher movie, with Storrie isolated in a remote, glass-walled cabin experiencing classic horror tropes—flickering lights, unlocking doors, and mysterious voices. The suspenseful twist reveals that there is no ghost or killer; instead, Storrie’s phone in his back pocket has been accidentally triggering smart-home features through a series of "butt dials." The ad cleverly promotes Verizon's reliable network with the tagline: "The Best Butt. The Best Network. There's No Escape."

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Project Hail Mary Rocky Backpack Keychain Plushie

Fans of the upcoming sci-fi film Project Hail Mary can now take their favorite alien companion on the go. Following the rapid sell-out of the larger Rocky plushie, a new 5-inch by 6-inch Rocky backpack clip is now available for $19.99. Officially licensed and made from high-quality velboa fabric with a durable push clip, the adorable keychain lets fans hook the Eridian engineer to their bags to help "save the Sun" from anywhere.

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