Fans of The Toxic Avenger, inspired by the film's theme of medical debt, partnered with Cineverse, the movie's distributor, and the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to alleviate medical debt. Initially aiming to erase $5 million in debt, the initiative far exceeded its goal, eliminating over $15 million in medical debt for more than 10,000 individuals due to the generosity of fans. [1]For every $1 million The Toxic Avenger earned at the box office, Cineverse committed to erasing another $1 million in medical debt. [1]The article encourages continued donations, noting that every $10 donated can erase $1,000 of medical debt.

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Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed that she will reprise her role as Lady Jessica in Dune: Part Three, set to release on December 26, 2025[1]. While Lady Jessica has a minimal presence in Frank Herbert's novel Dune: Messiah, the source material for the third film, Ferguson hinted that director Denis Villeneuve has a "little idea" to include her character[1]. Ferguson has already filmed her part, which she describes as not a "big part"[1]. In the Dune: Messiah novel, Lady Jessica is only mentioned as having returned to Caladan, her ancestral home, and potentially to the Sisterhood, acting as a distant counselor to Paul Atreides, and possibly becoming involved with Gurney Halleck[1]. The third installment will also see the return of Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia[1].

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Ridley Scott, an acclaimed director known for films like Alien, Blade Runner, and Gladiator, expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of modern cinema, labeling most of it as "shit" and "mediocre".[1] Speaking at the British Film Institute, Scott stated that the vast quantity of films produced globally—millions, not thousands—often rely on digital effects to compensate for a lack of a strong script.[1] He believes many films are "saved and made more expensive by digital effects, because what they haven't got is a great thing on paper first".[1] To escape what he perceives as a "drowning in mediocrity," Scott admitted to rewatching his own films, finding them to be "pretty good" and timeless, citing Black Hawk Down as an example.[1] While acknowledging that "occasionally a good one will happen," he sees such instances as a "relief".[1]Ridley Scott, a renowned director, has voiced strong opinions on the current state of modern cinema, calling most films "mediocre" and "shit".[1] During an appearance at the British Film Institute, Scott criticized the millions of movies being made globally, arguing that many are propped up by digital effects due to a lack of strong original screenplays.[1] He confessed to rewatching his own films, such as Black Hawk Down, finding them to be "pretty good" and to "not age," as a way to avoid the perceived "drowning in mediocrity" of contemporary movies.[1] Scott added that while good films do emerge occasionally, they are a rare "relief".[1]

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The final trailer for Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands reveals significant connections to the Alien universe, explicitly tying the two franchises together again after the decanonization of previous Alien vs. Predator films[1]. The movie features a young Predator outcast as the protagonist, who is joined by a synthetic android named Thia, played by Elle Fanning, who appears to be made by the Weyland-Yutani company[1]. The plot follows the young Predator, played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, on a treacherous journey on a dangerous remote planet in search of an ultimate adversary[1]. The trailer also includes easter eggs like a machine resembling Ripley's load lifter from Aliens and introduces numerous new extraterrestrial species[1]. Predator: Badlands is set to release in theaters on November 7[1].

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The latest trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos' film Bugonia reunites actors Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone, who previously starred in his movie Kinds of Kindness. The movie features two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap a high-powered CEO, convinced she is an alien intending to destroy Earth. The article speculates that Emma Stone's character is indeed an alien, aligning with Lanthimos's penchant for strange twists. Written by Will Tracy, Bugonia also stars Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone, and will be released in select theaters on October 24, and everywhere on October 31.[1]The latest trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos' film Bugonia reunites actors Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone, who previously starred in his movie Kinds of Kindness. The movie features two conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap a high-powered CEO, convinced she is an alien intending to destroy Earth. The article speculates that Emma Stone's character is indeed an alien, aligning with Lanthimos's penchant for strange twists. Written by Will Tracy, Bugonia also stars Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone, and will be released in select theaters on October 24, and everywhere on October 31.[1]

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The article discusses two significant cameos in the second season of Peacemaker. In episode six, General Rick Flagg Sr. seeks help from Lex Luthor to find Christopher Smith's multidimensional portal. Episode seven features Lex Luthor's former employee, Sydney Happersen, an "MIT super genius" from James Gunn's Superman, who is coerced by Flagg to locate the portal[1]. The episode also brings back Lochlyn Munro as the parallel version of Detective Larry Fitzgibbon from Nazi World, who died in the first season[1]. Happersen's expertise creates a stable multidimensional portal model, which Flagg intends to utilize for the U.S. government[1]. The article also hints at potential future implications regarding Flagg's actions and Fitzgibbon's possible return to the main DCU world[1].

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Lionsgate is developing a new "John Wick" spinoff, reportedly a Western samurai film, despite previous spinoffs like "The Continental" series and "Ballerina" underperforming. The script for this new project was penned by Austin Everett. While details are scarce, the article questions the appeal of the "John Wick" universe without Keanu Reeves in the lead role, though it acknowledges fan interest in potential projects featuring characters like Caine or Sofia.[1]

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Broken Lizard's comedy group is returning with "Super Troopers 3: Winter Soldiers," featuring new cast members Sakina Jaffrey, Jon Rudnitsky, and Lisa Gilroy, alongside the original cast and director Jay Chandrasekhar. While details are scarce, the title and Gilroy's Canadian origin hint at Canada playing a significant role. The film does not yet have a release date.

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The penultimate episode of Peacemaker season two sees Christopher Smith returning to his Earth with the Quantum Unfolding Chamber, an alien technology now in the hands of the U.S. government. The preview for the finale suggests this device, capable of opening doors to various dimensions, will be utilized. While some speculate this could lead to the DCU's own Multiverse Saga, similar to Marvel's, the article suggests James Gunn might have a darker plan[1].

Instead of introducing variants of known heroes, it's theorized that one of these dimensional doors could lead to Apokolips, the world ruled by Darkseid, a major DC villain who will also appear in the upcoming Mister Miracle animated series[1]. The "loud booming sound" of the portals from the Quantum Unfolding Chamber may hint at Boom Tube technology, used by Jack Kirby's Fourth World characters, including Darkseid, to traverse space and time[1]. The article posits that Apokolips and New Genesis could be dimensional variations of Earth in Gunn's interpretation, with the Quantum Unfolding Chamber potentially being the gateway for Earth to access this dark dimension[1].

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Marvel and DC are collaborating once again for a new crossover comic series featuring Superman and Spider-Man, set to debut in 2026. This collaboration follows their recent "Batman/Deadpool" crossover and will kick off with DC publishing "Superman/Spider-Man #1" in March 2026, followed by Marvel's "Spider-Man/Superman #1" in April. In anticipation of the new series, DC will also reprint two classic Treasury Edition comic books that celebrated the initial Superman and Spider-Man team-up, with the 50th Anniversary edition of "Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1" releasing in January 2026, and "DC and Marvel Present: Superman and Spider-Man Treasury Edition #1" in February. The creative teams for the new crossover will be announced at a later date.

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