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To say Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been recently making waves would be an understatement. Every new report about the wall-crawler's upcoming adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe paints an even crazier picture of what it will be about. To take things a step further, it was recently confirmed that Jon Bernthal's Punisher is set to make an appearance next to Tom Holland's Spidey — making for a bizarre (yet amazing) team-up that very few could've seen coming.

But while fans are wondering if Peter will get along with someone who likes to permanently take criminals out of the picture, a bigger question to ponder is: Why would the two need to join forces? Many have theorized that this is part of a bigger Devil's Reign storyline, where multiple heroes come together to rise against the Kingpin and his new role as the Mayor of New York. After all,...

Dakota Johnson has continued to be candid about her thoughts on the 2024 film she headlined, Madame Web, and the people who made the creative decisions behind it.

Even before Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off Madame Web was released in February 2024, its star Dakota Johnson talked candidly about her experiences of working on an expensive superhero film. Trying to act in front of a blue screen was, she said, “psychotic”. Days before the film debuted, she talked about the “drastic” changes made to the script after she’d signed on to play the clairvoyant protagonist, Cassie Web.

Over a year later, Johnson still has some strong opinions about the much-maligned film, which ended up being both a critical and financial disappointment for Sony. Talking to The LA Times about her new film The Materialists, directed by Celine Song, Johnson was asked about Madame Web, and whether it had made her think twice...

Thanks to Sony Pictures' largely terrible track record with its Marvel movies, most fans didn't have high expectations for Madame Web. So, when the movie arrived with 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and made only $100.3 million at the worldwide box office, it wasn't overly surprising.

Despite boasting a decent cast and a director with superhero experience in Sj Clarkson, very little about Madame Web worked. Eventually, it became a subject of ridicule and is now destined to be remembered as one of the worst superhero movies ever made.

Dakota Johnson led the movie as Cassandra Webb, and faced the wrath of critics and fans alike for what proved to be a...peculiar...performance. Throw in a pretty unhinged press tour, and the actor is lucky her career wasn't completely derailed.

Talking to The Los Angeles Times about Materialists, Johnson was asked about Madame Web and bluntly responded with a laugh, "It wasn’t my fault.

To say Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been surrounded in secrecy ever since its announcement would be an understatement. We're a little over a year from Spider-Man's upcoming adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, yet Disney and Sony have refused to share much about what's coming. But even when we've learned next to nothing about the movie's story from official sources, that doesn't mean we haven't been able to get a glimpse behind the curtain from time to time.

Insiders and scoopers have painted a fascinating picture about Spider-Man: Brand New Day. All signs seem to indicate that the movie will feature a street-level storyline with multiple villains, such as Scorpion and Mr. Negative. Furthermore, it appears Spidey won't be alone when facing the dangers that threaten New York City. Much to fans' surprise, it was recently reported that Bruce Banner will have a major role in the movie.

We all know Spider-Man's origin story. Peter Parker grew up an orphan with his aunt May and uncle Ben, was bitten by a radioactive spider during his teenage years, suffered a terrible loss, and now suits up as New York's greatest friendly neighborhood hero. That's how the tale (usually) goes, but there's an area in the hero's story that remains unexplored in multiple adaptations, and it is the death of his parents.

The Amazing Spider-Man saga tried to dive into the reason why Richard and Mary Parker weren't around to raise their son, but failed to fully deliver on that promise. However, comic book pages solved that mystery back in 1964. Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) No. 5 revealed that Albert Malik's Red Skull was the culprit behind their deaths (or so it seemed back at the time).

See, Peter's parents were undercover CIA agents trying to infiltrate the Red Skull's operation. Unfortunately for them,...

The 45th Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies) will be held on March 1, 2025, to recognize the worst films of 2024. The nominees were originally set to be announced on January 16, but due to wildfires in Southern California, the announcement was delayed several times, eventually being revealed on January 21.

The nominees were chosen by 1,202 members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation, including movie fans, critics, and journalists. This year, many comic book adaptations received nominations, such as ‘The Crow,’ ‘Madame Web,’ ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ and ‘Kraven the Hunter.’

Several well-known actors, including Ariana DeBose, Cate Blanchett, and Joaquin Phoenix, were also mentioned, with Jon Voight getting a nod for his roles in four films. 2024 was really bad for superhero adaptations considering that the movies received eighteen nominations overall.

Related: Fans Rank Top 10 Worst Superhero Movies of All Time The nominees for Worst Picture at the 45th Golden Raspberry Awards are: Reagan Borderlands Joker:...

Quick Links Sony’s Spin-Offs Don’t Work Well Without Spider-Man The Spider-Verse Films Have Been Successful With Miles Morales Sony Could’ve Still Brought Back a Previous Spider-Man Actor

Once Marvel Studios perfected the Marvel Cinematic Universe, other superhero franchises quickly followed suit. Warner Bros. is now on its second attempt at cracking a shared DC universe, and thanks to character rights, Sony is still playing in the comic book movie business with all the Spider-Man characters it owns. Sony has been incredibly successful with the Spider-Man films, for the most part, with the beloved Sam Raimi films, the MCU trilogy starring Tom Holland, and even the Andrew Garfield-led films that have started to earn more appreciation as time has passed. Sony has also found success with the two animated Spider-Verse films. Not only have many of Sony's Spider-Man been financial hits, but they've also earned...

Spoilers for "Venom: The Last Dance" follow.

Every time a new "Venom" movie arrives, poor Tom Hardy has to answer the same question over and over again: will his Eddie Brock/Venom ever meet Tom Holland's Spider-Man? To be fair, it's not an outlandish question — Venom is, after all, traditionally a Spider-Man villain. However, due to confusing rights issues, Holland's Spidey and Hardy's Venom have never crossed paths. Sony owns the rights to all-things-Spider-Man, and they've licensed everyone's favorite web-slinger to Disney's MCU while making a bunch of (not very good) movies about supporting characters who appeared in the pages of Spider-Man comics (the "Venom" movies, "Morbius," and of course, "Madame Web," with "Kraven The Hunter" due out in December).

Hardy's apparently final go-around as Eddie Brock/Venom arrives in theaters this week in the form of "Venom: The Last Dance" (read our review here). And once again, intrepid...

Emma Roberts, who appeared alongside Dakota Johnson in this year’s Madame Web, has defended the superhero thriller.

Released in February, Sony’s vaguely Spider-Man-related superhero thriller Madame Web had such obvious signs of reshoots and general re-tailoring that we’ve been scratching our heads over it ever since.

The critically derided film does have one strident fan, though: Emma Roberts, who plays one Mary Parker – a woman pregnant with a baby whom the movie seemingly can’t name for legal reasons.

Roberts, who’s currently promoting her new comedy Space Cadet, told Variety, “I personally really loved Madame Web. I really enjoyed the movie. I thought that everyone in it was great. The director, Sj Clarkson, I think did an amazing job. She’s the reason I wanted to do that movie.”

The actor then said that the film’s reception wasn’t necessarily due to its own flaws,...

The first trailer for Venom: The Last Dance was released earlier today and, yes, this is definitely another Venom movie. 

Whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you. Either way, the grand finale of this trilogy looks like a bigger-scale adventure than its predecessors and the three-minute sneak peek left us with plenty to discuss. 

In this feature, we're delving into everything you need to know about the threequel's villains, identifying crucial plot points, key characters, and potentially revealing moments which better identify this movie's place...in the Multiverse?!  

You can read through this Venom: The Last Dance trailer breakdown by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below. 

7. The Lethal Protector

It's taken us three movies to get there, but Venom is finally a "Lethal Protector" at the start of this movie. 

Still hiding out in Mexico, we see Eddie Brock confront a gang who appear to...

Actress Emma Roberts aka 'Mary Parker', the mother of 'Spider-Man' in the upcoming feature "Madame Web", poses for the resale platform “Fashionphile” showcasing Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and a whole lot more:

"...in Marvel Comics 'Spider-Man' stories, 'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.

"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.

"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull',...

Actress Emma Roberts aka 'Mary Parker', the secret agent mother of 'Spider-Man' in the upcoming feature "Madame Web", poses for “C" magazine:

"...in Marvel Comics 'Spider-Man' stories, 'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.

"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.

"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull', they posed as traitors and double agents...

The runtime for Sony's Madame Web has reportedly made its way online.

According to the Norwegian ticketing company website FilmWeb (via The Direct), Madame Web will have a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes (or 116 mins). If true, that would make Madame Web the longest installment yet in Sony's Spider-Man Universe, a record that was previously held by 2018's Venom (112 mins). The other two Ssu entries, Morbius (2022) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), clock in at 104 minutes and 97 minutes, respectively.

Related Sony Unveils Madame Web's Costumes in the Most Unexpected Way Sony found a very surprising way to reveal Dakota Johnson and the rest of the cast's costumes from the upcoming superhero film Madame Web. Who is Madame Web?

Created by writer Denny O'Neil and artist John Romita Jr., the original Madame Web first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #210 in 1980. The alias of Cassandra Webb, Madame Web is a clairvoyant...

Marvel’s Madame Web is nearly ready to make its Valentine’s Day debut in theaters, and Sydney Sweeney’s Spider-Woman costume is here to set fans’ hearts (and pants) on fire. Sweeney’s Spider-Woman costume looks fantastic, inspired by the character’s appearance in Marvel Comics. While I question the designer’s choice of headgear, the body suit, complete with silver web lining, is right out of the comics. The grey material along Sweeney’s arms is new but oddly fitting.

Madame Web features Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, Emma Roberts as Mary Parker, and Adam Scott as Ben Parker. Zosia Mamet, Jill Hennessy, Tahar Rahim, Celeste O’Connor, and Mike Epps star as primary cast members.

Here’s the official synopsis for Marvel’s Madame Web:

“In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of...

Madame Web, directed by S.J. Clarkson, will release on February 14, 2024, and follows the heroic rise of Cassandra "Cassie" Webb, a New York paramedic with clairvoyant abilities. The movie features a talented, female-driven ensemble led by Dakota Johnson as Cassie Webb, Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, Emma Roberts as Mary Parker, Adam Scott as Ben Parker, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, and Celeste O'Connor as Mattie Franklin. Tahar Rahim plays the primary villain, Ezekiel Sims, a wealthy business tycoon with superpowers similar to Spider-Man. Mike Epps will also appear in an undisclosed role, potentially providing comic relief in the film.

Directed by S.J. Clarkson, Madame Web is spinning its way toward theaters on February 14, 2024. Set within the Sony Spider-Man Universe (Ssu), the plot tracks the heroic rise of Cassandra "Cassie" Webb (Dakota Johnson), a New York paramedic who channels her newfound clairvoyant abilities to fight crime and protect a trio...

Sony's Spider-Man Universe is taking an interesting turn with the upcoming Madame Web film, focusing on one of Spider-Man's allies rather than a villain. Dakota Johnson will headline as Madame Web, with fan art imagining her in the iconic costume alongside Sydney Sweeney as Spider-Woman. The movie will potentially feature an early 2000s setting, time travel, and explore the multiverse, with actors such as Adam Scott and Emma Roberts rumored to play young versions of Ben and Mary Parker.

New fan art for Madame Web imagines what Dakota Johnson might look like as the Marvel heroine alongside Sydney Sweeney's Spider-Woman. Sony's Spider-Man Universe of movies will be taking an interesting turn in 2024 when the new Madame Web movie finally arrives in theaters, marking the latest spinoff film based on the web-crawler's mythology. However, this will be the first movie from that franchise to focus on one of Spider-Man's allies...

Actress Emma Roberts aka 'Mary Parker', the secret agent mother of 'Spider-Man' in the upcoming feature "Madame Web", poses for the Fall 2023 issue of "C" magazine:

"...in Marvel Comics 'Spider-Man' stories, 'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.

"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.

"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull', they posed as...

The talented Matilda cast, including Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz, and Pam Ferris, have gone on to have successful acting careers after the 1996 movie. Danny DeVito not only starred in Matilda but directed it too. Several other cast members, such as Brian Levinson and Jimmy Karz, have retired from acting.

The incredibly talented Matilda cast is a big reason why the 1996 children's fantasy movie has become an enduring fan favorite. Adapted from the 1988 beloved novel of the same by Roald Dahl and directed by Danny DeVito, Matilda chronicles the life of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a brilliant young girl with telekinetic powers who has to endure indifference and mistreatment from her family. When her father reluctantly enrolls her into Crunchem Hall Elementary School, Matilda, with the help of her teacher, Miss Honey uses her intelligence and powers to stand up to her family and her sadistic principal.

Over two decades after its release,...

Sanditon will come to an end with its third and final season next month as the PBS fan-favorite series eyes its return date. A show that ignited a passionate fanbase will begin its concluding chapter on Sunday, March 19 with the first episode of a six-episode season. The show will also stream on the same day. “Sanditon has been an incredibly special series for Masterpiece, and we know it has found its way into the hearts of countless fans,” said executive producer Susanne Simpson in a statement shared by PBS. “While we are sad to say goodbye to the series, we know our audience has a lot to look forward to in this new season.” (Credit: PBS Masterpiece) As teased in the preview, above, Austen heroine Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) returns to the titular seaside resort town with fellow returning characters Georgiana Lambe (Crystal Clarke), Alexander Colbourne (Ben Lloyd-Hughes), Tom Parker...

Masterpiece has released a trailer for the upcoming final season of Sanditon, the drama inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel, that was adapted and created by Andrew Davies and produced by Red Planet Pictures.

The series took on its own direction (Austen only finished 11 chapters before her death) and writer Justin Young took the helm as lead writer and executive producer for seasons 2 and 3. The drama will premiere on 9 p.m. Sunday, March 19, on PBS. The series also will be available to stream the same day.

Returning characters for Season 3 include Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams), Georgiana Lambe (Crystal Clarke), Alexander Colbourne (Ben Lloyd-Hughes), Tom Parker (Kris Marshall), Mary Parker (Kate Ashfield), Lady Denham (Anne Reid), Edward Denham (Jack Fox), Arthur Parker (Turlough Convery), Lady Susan (Sophie Winkleman), and Ralph Starling (Cai Brigden).

More new faces are joining the series, like Lady Montrose, who is the quintessential Austen mother. She arrives in Sanditon with one objective: matches for her children, Lydia and Henry. Lydia is an independent young woman who is not as eager for a match as her mother, while Lord Henry Montrose is charismatic and confident, but he holds a secret.

There’s also Rowleigh Pryce, a wealthy, curmudgeonly investor who is interested in teaming up with Tom Parker on the seaside resort’s expansion. Their plans become complicated when Rowleigh runs into Lady Denham. Also new to Sanditon is Alexander’s brother, Samuel Colbourne – a lawyer, and a charming bachelor.

The upcoming third season of Sanditon will be its last, Masterpiece has announced.

The drama will premiere on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 9/8c on PBS. The series will also be available to stream the same day.

“Sanditon has been an incredibly special series for Masterpiece, and we know it has found its way into the hearts of countless fans,” said Susanne Simpson, Masterpiece Executive Producer. “While we are sad to say goodbye to the series, we know our audience has a lot to look forward to in this new season.”

Sanditon premiered in 2020. Inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel, the show was adapted and created by Andrew Davies and produced by Red Planet Pictures. The series took on its own direction (Austen only finished 11 chapters before her death) and writer Justin Young took the helm as lead writer and executive producer for seasons 2 and 3.

Returning characters for season 3 include...