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Will Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Happen? Lead Actor Responds (Exclusive)

Tobi Bamtefa, who plays Bunny on Mayor of Kingstown, hopes to explore more of his character's past.

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Kong's Return In Monarch Season 2 Gets Exciting Update from Showrunner

The showrunner and cast of Apple TV+'s MonsterVerse gave their thoughts on Kong's role in Season 2.

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Shogun Season 2: Will Anna Sawai Return? Mariko Actress Responds (Exclusive)

Should fans hope to see Mariko in some form in future episodes of FX's Shogun?

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Luke James Issues Warning for The Chi Season 6's Final Episodes: 'Nobody's Safe'

Luke James wants fans to know nobody is safe as the final episodes of Season 6 play out.

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Big City Greens Movie Makes Franchise History With Record-Breaking Length

The Greens family is leaving the city to visit the vast endlessness of space.

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FBI Show Star Reveals His Wild 'Law & Order' Crossover Idea (Exclusive)

FBI actor Jeremy Sisto has one wild crossover that would put him in an interesting situation.

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Gravity Falls Revival Prospects Teased by Disney TV Boss (Exclusive)

The chances of a Gravity Falls revival just got a hopeful update from a top Disney executive.

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Top Contender to Replace Marvel's Kang Actor Turns Down Role (Exclusive)

Luke James is blowing everyone away with his performance in Them, but the role of the MCU's Kang isn't on his radar.

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In a Violent Nature Ending Explained by Director (Exclusive)

Did any of its main characters make it away from the film's terrifying killer?

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In A Violent Nature Movie Director Breaks Down That Viral Yoga Kill Scene (Exclusive)

Director Chris Nash successfully created an insanely unique and gory death that will stay with you.

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Them Season 3 Prospects Addressed by Luke James: 'I'll Be There' (Exclusive)

Sure, Edmund Gaines might have died, but that does not mean it is the end of the line.

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The Chi Season 7 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release?

Season 6, Part 2 just started, but fans are already bracing for another big hiatus.

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'Them' Star Luke James Confirms What We All Suspected About 'The Scare' Demon

Luke James is confident that The Scare existed before Edmund Gaines met it.

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FBI Season 7 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release? (Exclusive)

According to one of its stars, it won't be long before cameras roll for Season 7 of CBS' FBI.

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'After' Movie Series Future Gets Promising Update from Producer (Exclusive)

After five movies in the franchise, word on its future has been minimal—until now.

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FBI Star Jeremy Sisto Talks Jubal's Incident, Future Hopes for the Show & More (Exclusive)

Jubal has a big episode coming up that will have him crossing paths with an old partner.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Director Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending

Director Wes Ball teased that this is hopefully only the start of a new string of movies.

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The Strangers: Chapter 1 Writers Reveal Why They Changed the Franchise's Most Famous Line

The Direct took part in the film's red carpet festivities in Los Angeles with The Strangers' cast and filmmakers.

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Star Wars Outlaws: Lead Actor Talks Live-Action Appearance Prospects (Exclusive)

Audiences haven't met Kay Vess, but many are already hoping for a live-action appearance.

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Netflix's Avatar: Toph's Live-Action Debut In Season 2 Gets Teased by Producer (Exclusive)

Everyone’s favorite 12-year-old earthbending master will soon make her live-action debut.

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5 Years Ago, DeWanda Wise Made a Career-Changing 'Personal Resolution' That She Has Yet to Break

Yes, all those doors were real, and even the movie's star had no idea where they led to.

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Jeremy Renner Clinically 'Died' During Snowplow Accident, Reveals Mayor of Kingstown Co-Star

The world was a darker place, if only for a few moments—thankfully, Jeremy Renner pulled through.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Budget Gets Surprising Confirmation from Director (Exclusive)

There's one key difference between this new entry and the last three, and most viewers probably won't notice what it is.

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Tarot 2024 Movie Actors Talk 'Eerily Accurate' Card Readings & Film's 'Terrifying' Monsters

Sony Pictures' latest horror film might have audiences reconsidering using those decks of Tarot cards.

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Sugar Episode 6 Twist Explained by Producers (Exclusive)

Hold on just a second, Colin Farrell's John Sugar is, and was always, a what now?

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Chucky Season 3 Finale Makes History With 1 Horrifying Scene

The Chucky series on Syfy gave audiences more Chucky than they bargained for.

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Ghosts U.S. Star Asher Grodman Reveals Season 4 Will Begin Production In July (Exclusive)

A Ghosts star gave The Direct an update on when Season 4 could start production.

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Legend of Zelda Movie Director Promises "Fans Are Gonna Be Happy" (Exclusive)

Fans should not worry about the quality of the upcoming live action Zelda movie.

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Netflix's Avatar Season 2 Will 'Condense' Original Story (Exclusive)

It looks like Season 2 will need to condense the source material in a similar way that Season 1 did.

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DeWanda Wise Reveals the Real Reason Why She Exited Captain Marvel (Exclusive)

DeWanda Wise was almost Maria Rambeau in the MCU, but things didn't align.

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Chucky Season 4 Gets Promising Story Update from Star (Exclusive)

A star of the Chucky series teased how good Season 4 will be, and Chucky's new role in it.

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Spider-Man 4: Jacob Batalon Shares Hopeful Update on Ned's Return (Exclusive)

Spider-Man's best friend opened up about the possibility that he will be back in Peter Parker's life.

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Avatar Fans Are Wrong About 1 Aang Power In Netflix Show, Reveals Producer (Exclusive)

No, Aang cannot fly; he still only falls with style, both with and without his glider.

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Fallout Season 2 Star Reveals Their 1 Big Hope for Lucy In New Episodes (Exclusive)

Norm isn't in the best of spots when the Season 1 finale ends, so what could be next?

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Rebel Moon Part 3 Gets Discouraging Update from Star (Exclusive)

While star Sofia Boutella would be game for Rebel Moon - Part Three, her update on the matter is discouraging.

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Netflix's Avatar Star Gets Candid on the Show's Bad Reviews (Exclusive)

The recent show had a lukewarm reception from critics, to say the least.

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Dead Boy Detectives Actor Michael Beach Explains Why He Was 'Scared' of Joining Netflix Show

Michael Beach's role in Dead Boy Detectives was quite the daunting task.

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'It's Gonna Suck': Avatar Netflix Star Prepares Fans for Season 2 Conflict (Exclusive)

Zuko and Iroh are in for a rough time in future seasons of Netflix's Avatar.

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Abigail 2024 Movie Cast Members Talk Favorite Vampires & Scariest Scenes (Exclusive)

As it turns out, Alisha Weir wasn't familiar with vampires before her starring role.

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How Did Trevor Die In Ghosts? Actor Asher Grodman Reveals New Details About Character's Life & Death

Asher Grodman opened up about how his Ghosts character lived and died in an exclusive new interview.

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