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The Penguin Season 2 Renewal Chances Officially Addressed By Cristin Milioti
The Penguin's Cristin Milioti has shared an update on a potential Season 2 of The Batman spin-off show.
The Paper Star Domhnall Gleeson Teases the Future of Ned and Mare's Workplace Romance In Season 2
Just like its flagship show, The Office, Peacock's The Paper is filled with workplace romance.
'Beware Boiúna' Is Not Your Average Creature Feature Horror Movie—It's Based on a Legendary Gigantic Anaconda That Really Existed
The creatives and stars behind Beware Boiúna talked about how the anaconda featured in the film was conceptualized and brought to the big screen.
Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Review—Here Are All 9 Houses Ranked
From Sinners to Hellraiser, Universal Studios Hollywood pulled out all the stops for their version of this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
X-Men '97 Producer Reveals If Nightcrawler's Death Will Be Permanent
Nightcrawler died at the end of X-Men '97 Season 2, and his demise was addressed by the show's producers.
HBO's Succession Star Alan Ruck Has One Condition to Return For Spin-off Show (Exclusive)
Succession may be over, but Alan Ruck would still be open to returning as Connor Roy.
The Whisper Man Star Seals the Fate of Frank's Son At The End Of Netflix's New Thriller Movie: 'He Did Not See That Coming'
Owen Teague revealed Francis Jr.'s offscreen fate and dove into what makes The Whisper Man tick.
'Onslaught' Director Adam Wingard Explains Connection Between 'The Guest' Super Soldier David Collins and Dan Stevens' New Character
Onslaught and The Guest might seem like separate films, but there is a connection, and it all comes down to Dan Stevens' roles in both.
The Penguin Star Cristin Milioti Opens Up About Returning to the Horror Genre After 12 Years for Killer Barney Movie 'Buddy'
It's been a while since Cristin Milioti starred in a horror movie, and now, she's facing an evil Barney.
X-Men: Apocalypse Star Lana Condor Confirms She's Spoken To MCU's X-Men Reboot Team About Returning As Jubilee (Exclusive)
Marvel Studios' 2028 X-Men cast is filling up, and one former star wants back in the universe.
The Hillywood Show's Star Wars Parody Gave the Show an Opportunity to Do Something It's Never Done Before—And It Led To One of It's Best Parodies Yet
The Hillywood Show has done countless parodies, but its Star Wars parody offered something new.
Pan's Labyrinth Stars Revisit Its Darkest Moments & Lasting Legacy 20 Years Later (Exclusive Interviews)
Pans Labrynth 20th Anniversary SDCC Interviews with cast and cinematographer
Buddy 2026 Horror Movie: How a Killer Orange Unicorn Will Terrify Audiences This Summer (Exclusive)
The director, star, and puppeteer of the new horror film Buddy share what makes this kid's nightmare unique.
Nicolas Cage's Ghost Rider Movie Writer Is Sharing Advice For Ryan Gosling's Reboot 14 Years Later (Exclusive)
A key figure from Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance offered crucial advice for the character's upcoming MCU reboot.
X-Men '97's Composers Share Their Dream Characters For Season 3 and Beyond (Exclusive)
X-Men '97 composers John Andrew Grush and Taylor Newton Stewart discussed their greatest challenges while creating Season 2's epic score.
It Ends Movie Ending And Fate Of Main Characters Explained By Director Alex Ullom: 'James Still Needed An Answer'
Director Alex Ullom explained to The Direct how It Ends gives each character a distinct journey, each with its own unique endpoint.
Meow Wolf Is Known for Its Incredible Immersive Experiences Throughout the Country—But the New Los Angeles Location Will Take It Even Further
Here's how the Los Angeles Meow Wolf location will be linked to the city's Hollywood history.
Lucky Season 1 Finale Star Reveals Their Character Was Shocked: "I Really Don't Believe He Ever Saw That Coming"
A key character bit the dust in Lucky's finale on Apple TV, and they certainly weren't expecting it.
The Walking Dead CCO Scott Gimple Confirms Future Spin-offs Will Release With a Slower Rollout, But Says The AMC TV Franchise Will Live On: "It's Just A Different Time" (Exclusive)
The Walking Dead creator Scott M. Gimple spoke exclusively to The Direct about AMC's post-apocalyptic franchise and what projects might be in the pipeline.
Air Bud Returns Director Didn't Want to Use a CGI or AI for the Franchise's 2027 Revival: "It [Wouldn't] Feel Like a Real Dog"
Director Robert Vince opened up with The Direct at San Diego Comic-Con about how they brought Air Bud to life.
'Hey Arnold!' Revival Talks Are Officially Happening (Exclusive)
Hey Arnold! writer and producer Joe Purdy set the record straight on whether the classic Nickelodeon show is on its way back.
Forgotten Island Movie's Raww Dog Is Way Older Than Expected, Confirms DreamWorks Director Joel Crawford (Exclusive)
Forgotten Island co-director Joel Crawford shared details about Dave Franco's Raww Dog in the new DreamWorks movie.
Fast & Furious Star Sung Kang Explains How His New Racing Movie Drifter Is a Far Different Experience: "This Film is Really an Exploration and Love Letter to this Amazing Car Community" (Exclusive)
Sung Kang explained exclusively to The Direct that his new racing movie, Drifter, isn't an alternate Fast & Furious—it's something else entirely.
Daredevil: Born Again Star Says Season 3 Won't Just 'Honor' Netflix's Defenders Heroes, But Also the Disney+ Series' Core Characters (Exclusive)
Speaking exclusively with The Direct, Karen Page star Deborah Ann Woll offered some insight into next year's Daredevil: Born Again Season 3.
Coyote vs. Acme Director Reveals that Bugs Bunny Was Not Originally In the Film—and Lana Condor Had No Idea She Had Even Filmed a Scene With the Iconic Looney Toons Character (Exclusive)
The stars of Coyote vs. Acme, Dave Green and Lana Condor, talked exclusively to The Direct all about the film that almost didn't make it to theaters.
Puss In Boots 3 Gets Promising Update From DreamWorks' Shrek Spin-off Director Januel Mercado: 'I'm Sure There's Things Stirring In Development' (Exclusive)
Another installment in DreamWorks' Puss in Boots franchise may be on its way, according to the franchise co-directors.
X-Men '97 Star Explains the Romantic Spark Between Polaris and Bishop, and Why She's Excited to See It Play Out In Season 3
Everyone likely noticed a certain spark between Polaris and Bishop in X-Men '97 Season 2. Here's where one of the show's stars wants it to go from there.
Marvel's X-Force Movie: Rob Liefeld Unveils the Main Villain For Ryan Reynolds and Drew Goddard's Scrapped Film (Exclusive)
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld confirmed the intended villain of Fox's cancelled X-Force movie.
Marvel Fighting Game 'Contest of Champions' Highlights An Impressive Character Roster Far Beyond the MCU (SDCC Interview)
Here's why Kabam's mobile fighting game, Marvel Contest of Champions, is a must-play for MCU fans.
This Is Why Regular Show: The Lost Tapes Was the Only Way to Continue the Show After 244 Episodes (Exclusive)
After nearly 300 episodes, the Regular Show seemed to have wrapped up for good, but its legacy continues in a brand-new series.
Super Troopers 3 Cast Reveals How They Get Away With Pushing Boundaries In 2026: "You Can Push It Further Than You Think" (Exclusive)
The new and returning cast of Super Troopers 3 discussed releasing a comedy in theaters in 2026.
Steven Spielberg's Ready Player Two Sequel Gets First Major Update In Years From Writer Zak Penn (Exclusive)
Ready Player One writer Zak Penn finally gave an exciting update about Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated sequel.
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 3 Gets Official Status Update From DC Show Producer Geoffrey Thorne: 'We Will All Come Back For It If They Say So' (Exclusive)
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video, but more episodes are not guaranteed.
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Cast Address Backlash After Paramount Pulls Movie From Theaters: "These Networks Will See That There's a Demand"
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender cast members revealed why the animated movie deserves the big screen treatment.
Soulm8te Expands the M3GAN Universe With Companion Androids, Hard Hitting Questions, and Complex Characters (Exclusive Cast Interviews)
Gone is the killer child robot from M3GAN. Now, it's time for a deceivingly dangerous adult companion.
2026's Ramayana Actors Share The One Reason Why The Ancient Epic Needed A Modern Remake (Exclusive)
The Ramayana is a tale thousands of years old, so it was only right that it got a modern touch.
Heroes & Villains Finally Celebrates Doctor Doom and the X-Men With Incredible New Merch at SDCC 2026
Fans have long wanted to see Heroes & Villains tackle Doctor Doom, and now, it did at this year's largest pop culture convention.
Forget Guitar Hero and Rock Band—Stage Tour Is Here to Resurrect Music Rhythm Video Games and Usher In a New Golden Age
Long gone are the days of Guitar Hero and Rock Band; now, it's Stage Hero's turn.
Meet DC's New Joker: How Matthew Needham Landed The Highly-Coveted Clown Prince of Crime Role In Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 (Exclusive Cast Interviews)
Caped Crusader will continue reinventing Batman characters, including the Prince of Crime himself.
Ant-Man 4 Could Still Happen On One Condition, Says Kathryn Newton (Exclusive)
MCU star Kathryn Newton shared what it will take for a fourth Ant-Man movie to happen.