‘John Wick’ Spin-Off ‘Ballerina’ Is Adding Scenes to Protect Franchise

The Big Picture Ballerina , the John Wick spin-off, has been delayed a year to add new material to improve the film. Ian McShane confirms Chad Stahelski was brought in to uphold the franchise’s reputation. McShane criticized The Continental prequel series for not consulting Keanu Reeves and others. Ballerina, the John Wick spin-off starring Ana … Read more

Pelicans set franchise record for 3s in win over Hornets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball down court against Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. The Pelicans won 132-112. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS— Brandon Ingram put an emphatic, crowd-pleasing end to his recent … Read more

Neve Campbell Addresses Possible Return To ‘Scream’ Franchise

Neve Campbell is addressing her future with the ‘Scream’ franchise after the recent firing of Melissa Barrera and after Jenna Ortega‘s exit. As you know, the horror movie franchise fired Melissa Barrera, who portrays Samantha Carpenter in the recent ‘Scream’ films, due to her stance on the Israel-Hamas war.  Shortly after the firing of Barrera, … Read more

Melissa Barrera & Jenna Ortega Meet With ‘Scream’ Cast After Exiting Franchise

Despite exiting the ‘Scream’ franchise, Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega reassembled with the ‘Core 4’ from the movie, which consists of Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding. As previously reported, Melissa Barrera was fired from ‘Scream VII’ for her stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Shortly thereafter, Jenna Ortega announced her departure due to a filming … Read more

Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Becomes First To Retire In Orlando Magic Franchise

The big guy – Shaquille O’Neal – is about to be honored in a big way! The Orlando Magic recently announced that they will be retiring their first jersey in franchise history, and that jersey belongs to Shaq! Shaquille O’Neal’s Orlando Magic Jersey No. 32 Will Be First In Franchise History To Be Retired MEGA  … Read more

The ‘John Wick’ Franchise Is at Its Best When It Remembers He’s a Tragic Hero

The Big Picture The tragic element of John Wick’s character elevates the franchise above other action films. Keanu Reeves delivers a richly nuanced performance that showcases his range as an actor. John Wick just wants peace, but is constantly drawn back into violence, adding depth to his character. When Keanu Reeves uttered the phrase “I’m … Read more

How A Live-Action Naruto Franchise Can Work – Splitting The Original Anime Into 4 Movies

Summary The live-action Naruto movie adaptation will face challenges in compressing the long story into a movie format, but breaking it into separate arcs could work. The first live-action Naruto movie will cover the Land of Waves arc, establishing the world and introducing the main characters. The sequel movies could cover the Chunin Exams arc, … Read more

Director Christopher Landon Call It Quits With The ‘Scream’ Franchise

Another one bites the dust in the “Scream” franchise as its seventh installment sees renowned director Christopher Landon exiting the upcoming production. The drama surrounding the horror series continues following two unexpected exits, with Landon marking the movie’s third hiccup since its announcement. The filmmaker recently opened up about his departure, implying that the happenings behind … Read more

Matthew Lillard Addresses His Future With The ‘Scream’ Franchise

Matthew Lillard, who portrays Stu in the ‘Scream’ franchise, has revealed if he plans on returning for the upcoming film, ‘Scream VII’. For 27 years, fans of the franchise have debated whether Stu Macher, one of the Ghostface killers, actually died in the first ‘Scream’ movie. Although this still has not been confirmed, in the … Read more

Djimon Hounsou Explains Why Rebel Moon Is a Unique Franchise Starter

Few actors in the entire world are more qualified to talk about franchises than Djimon Hounsou. The man who most people first met when he did Steven Spielberg’s Amistad has since made an incredible career for himself jumping between fantastical film worlds. He’s worked with Marvel. He’s worked with DC. He’s been in the Fast … Read more