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The list of suspects is growing bigger for the sophomore season of Apple TV+’s crime drama, Presumed Innocent, as Deadline reveals that Jack Reynor is the latest to join the cast. The Midsommar star, who was recently revealed to be leading Lee Cronin’s upcoming take on The Mummy, will appear in the series opposite Rachel Brosnahan, who is still up in the clouds thanks to the massive success of James Gunn’s Superman. From what we know so far about the next set of episodes, the title will follow an anthology format, meaning there won’t be any crossover from the debut installment, which featured leading performances from Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Lily Rabe, and more.

The debut season of Presumed Innocent followed the familiar path of Scott Turrow’s 1987 bestselling novel of the same name and marked the second time the story received an on-screen telling, the...

According to Deadline, Jack Reynor is set to join Rachel Brosnahan (Superman) in the second season of Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent.

The first season of the legal thriller was based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Scott Turow, but the second will be based on Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray, which will be published next year. Although the logline for the series remains under wraps, the synopsis for the novel reads: “When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how high-profile it is: the murder of a well-respected, well-known judge. This shouldn’t be the kind of case she’s leading; it’s way beyond her expertise. But the defendant, Jack Millman, is clear. He wants her, and only her.“

Related Lee Cronin’s The Mummy adds May Calamawy, Veronica Falcón, and May Elghety to the cast

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Exclusive: Max Martini (Pacific Rim) and Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool & Wolverine) are starring in the thriller Bethesda, the directorial debut from Andrew and Isaac Lewis, also known as The Lewis Brothers. The film has completed production.

Bethesda is described as a neo-Western thriller set in desolate West Texas in the early ’90s. The story centers on a dying ex-Texas Ranger with a violent past, and the young woman he rescues from a life of drugs and forced prostitution. After killing the brother of a border-town crime lord, the two broken strangers go into hiding from the pseudo-philosophical assassin hired to kill them. While on the run, they find redemption within each other in this dark and violent land where the line between good and evil is blurred, where the only rule is that of survival. The screenplay was written by Matt Black.

Also starring are James Landry Hebert, Julio Cedar Cedillo, Veronica Falcón and Marlene Forte.

Executive producer is Paul Reichelt of Appalachian Film. Bethesda is produced by William Kaufman alongside Andrew and Isaac Lewis for Denton Film, Jon Wroblewski and Christian Sosa for Roosevelt Film Lab, Adrian Testolin, and Grant Wakefield. This is the third collaboration between Roosevelt Film and Denton Film.

“As filmmakers, we have always wanted to tell a story that explores what West Texas really looked like, specifically in the early 1990s,” the Lewis Brothers said in a statement. “We took inspiration from films such as the Coen Brothers’ Blood Simple and No Country for Old Men.”

Added Reichelt: “Collaborating with this exceptional cast and crew has been a true creative high point,” and “We’re excited to reunite for Bethesda, which marks an impressive debut from Andrew and Isaac Lewis. Their bold vision and distinct voice are already making waves on the indie film circuit. We’re looking forward to a strong and successful festival run.”...

Last June, it was announced that Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin had signed on to write and direct a new genre project for Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions, and New Line Cinema… and in December, we found out what that mysterious project is, as it was revealed that Cronin has come up with a new take on the concept of The Mummy! Cronin confirmed, “This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before. I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening.” The film is set to reach theatres on April 17, 2026, and while producer Jason Blum confirmed on social media that production had started back on March 24th, Cronin took to his own social media account to announce that production wrapped a few weeks ago. But we’re still getting cast news, as it was recently revealed that Hayat Kamille...

Lee Cronin‘s The Mummy wrapped production a couple weeks ago, but Deadline just learned that Hayat Kamille (“Vikings: Valhalla”) is part of the cast.

Jack Reynor (Midsommar) and Laia Costa (“The Wheel of Time”) star in the fresh take on the classic monster, opening April 17, 2026 via Warner Bros.

May Calamawy (“Moon Knight”), Veronica Falcón (“Ozark”), May Elghety (Clash), Natalie Grace (“1923”), Shylo Molina (“The Afterparty”), and Billie Roy (Spirit Halloween: The Movie) round out the cast.

Cronin directs from his own script, reuniting with Evil Dead Rise director of photography David Garbett.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but Cronin previously said, “This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before. I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening.”

The project is the first under the recent Blumhouse-Atomic Monster merger, with the companies producing and co-financing for New Line Cinema.

Exclusive: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has cast Hayat Kamille in the Atomic Monster/Blumhouse production for New Line with Warner Bros Motion Picture Group.

The Wild Cherry and Vikings: Valhalla actress joins the already set cast of Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Shylo Molina, Billie Roy, Veronica Falcon and May Elghety.

The plot is under wraps (no pun intended). The movie will hit theaters on April 17, 2026.

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is produced by James Wan, Jason Blum and John Keville, with writer-director Cronin also serving as executive producer under his Doppelgängers banner. Michael Clear and Judson Scott are also executive producers.

Kamille recently shot the series-regular role of Maryam in Nicôle Lecky’s Wild Cherry for BBC One. She currently stars as one of the series regular roles Mariam in the latest series of Vikings: Valhalla, created by Jeb Stuart for Netflix.

Her feature credits...

The Mummy is set to rise from its tomb once again, with director Lee Cronin taking the helm of a new movie from Blumhouse/Atomic Monster. Now, the Evil Dead Rise filmmaker has announced that principal photography is "all wrapped up.".

Cronin also shared the first behind-the-scenes photo from the movie's set. Although it's not particularly revealing, it does give us a look at the project's official logo on the back of a director's chair along with what appears to be the titular monster's resting place.

The Mummy reboot is set to star Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, Veronica Falcón, May Calamawy, and May Elghety. No details on any of the characters they'll play have been disclosed.

Coming off the success of his thrillingly nasty Evil Dead Rise revival (check out our review here), Cronin was announced as director of an untitled horror project with a release date of April 17, 2026. Blumhouse,...

Filming is done on The Mummy, a new horror movie from director Lee Cronin. The movie will be released in theaters on April 17, 2026. Cronin, who directed Evil Dead Rise, is now taking on a fresh version of the famous movie monster. This film is being made by New Line Cinema, with help from Blumhouse and James Wan’s Atomic Monster.

Jack Reynor is leading the cast. He’s joined by Laia Costa, Verónica Falcón, May Calamawy, May Elghety, and Natalie Grace. Cronin gave fans an update on Instagram after filming wrapped. He posted a photo of a set wall covered in hieroglyphics, giving a small look at the movie’s style.

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So far, the story is being kept secret. But back in December, Cronin gave a hint about what to expect. “This will be unlike any Mummy movie...

Filming has officially finished on The Mummy, a new horror movie from director Lee Cronin. The film is set to hit theaters on April 17, 2026. Cronin, who made a big splash with Evil Dead Rise, is now taking on one of the most well-known monsters in film history. The project is being made by New Line Cinema, with Blumhouse and James Wan’s Atomic Monster also producing.

Jack Reynor from Midsommar stars in the movie, along with Laia Costa, Verónica Falcón, May Calamawy, and May Elghety. Natalie Grace is also in the cast. Cronin shared the filming update himself, posting a photo on Instagram that shows a wall covered in hieroglyphics, giving fans a small peek at the look of the film.

Right now, plot details are still a secret. But Cronin did share a little hint about what kind of movie this will be. Back in December, he said, “This...

One of the most iconic movie monsters of all time is getting rebooted and the man behind the film just gave us a major update on its progress: Horror auteur Lee Croninhas announced that filming on his upcoming horror film The Mummyhas wrapped. The New Line Cinema film is set to hit theaters in less than a year, so the fact that filming is complete is good news for fans of the classic monster.

Cronin announced the news on his Instagram page, sharing a photo of his director's chair with a caption stating simply, "All wrapped up." Details on the film are still slim, but we know that it is set to star Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, Verónica Falcón, and May Calamawy, with Reynor presumably playing the titular mummy (though this hasn't been confirmed). But what is clear is that this film will pick up the legacy of the Mummy films before it,...

A classic monster returns to the big screen next year in Lee Cronin‘s The Mummy, a fresh take on the screen icon from the director of Evil Dead Rise that’s sure to breathe new life into the classic tale. We don’t know much about the movie at this time, but director Cronin has promised that it’ll “be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before.”

“I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening,” a statement from Cronin continued before production began. On that note, production has now officially wrapped on The Mummy, announced by Cronin himself on Instagram this week.

Check out Cronin’s status update below and expect more soon.

The Mummy unwraps in theaters on April 17, 2026 from Warner Bros.

The cast includes Jack Reynor (Midsommar), Laia Costa (“The Wheel of Time”), May Calamawy (“Moon Knight...

Last June, it was announced that Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin had signed on to write and direct a new genre project for Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions, and New Line Cinema… and in December, we found out what that mysterious project is, as it was revealed that Cronin has come up with a new take on the concept of The Mummy! Cronin confirmed, “This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before. I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening.” The film is set to reach theatres on April 17, 2026, and while producer Jason Blum confirmed on social media that production had started back on March 24th, Cronin has now taken to his own social media account to announce that production has wrapped!

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The Waterfront is a family crime drama series created by Kevin Williamson. The Netflix series is set in North Carolina, and it follows the Buckley family, who own and operate the state’s most storied fishing empire, but when the family business faces trouble, they decide to turn to a life of crime and begin smuggling drugs. The Waterfront stars Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, Jake Weary, Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner. So, if you loved the intense family drama, thrilling crime story, and compelling characters in The Waterfront, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The chaos and the constant danger from both the drug dealers and cops is extremely thrilling to watch in The Waterfront, and that’s why this series had an...

Natalie Grace (“1923”), Shylo Molina (“The Afterparty”), and Billie Roy (Spirit Halloween: The Movie) have been cast in Lee Cronin‘s The Mummy, Deadline reports.

Jack Reynor (Midsommar) and Laia Costa (“The Wheel of Time”) star with May Calamawy (“Moon Knight”), Veronica Falcón (“Ozark”), and May Elghety (Clash).

Production is currently underway in Spain and Ireland on the fresh take on the classic monster, which opens on April 17, 2026 via Warner Bros.

Cronin is directing from his own script and reuniting with Evil Dead Rise director of photography David Garbett.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but Cronin previously said, “This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before. I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening.”

The project is the first under the recent Blumhouse-Atomic Monster merger, with the companies producing and co-financing for New Line Cinema. James Wan,...

Exclusive: We hear that 1923 actress Natalie Grace has joined the cast of Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s Lee Cronin’s The Mummy along with young thespians Shylo Molina and Billie Roy.

The pic, which stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, Veronica Falcón, May Calamawy and May Elghety, is currently lensing in Spain and Ireland. Cronin is at the helm as both writer and director, and producing under his Doppelgängers banner. Pic’s logline is under wraps (ba-dum chsh!).

The New Line movie hits theaters April 17, 2026.

James Wan, Jason Blum and John Keville are producers on the film. Michael Clear and Judson Scott serve as executive producers.

Grace starred opposite Brandon Sklenar in Paramount+’s Taylor Sheridan series 1923 in the role of Hildy. She also plays the The Princess in Adrien Boubil’s fantasy medieval movie Raymar. Grace is represented by Carol Shaginaw Talent Agency and DreamScope Entertainment.

Shylo Molina

Molina is...

Another actor with franchise experience has just expressed interest in playing Wonder Woman for James Gunn's DC Universe. With Gal Gadot not expected to reprise the superhero role from the DC Extended Universe, Moon Knight star May Calamawy has thrown her name in the hat.

Appearing as a special guest at the recent Comic-Con France, Calamawy was asked during the fan Q&a portion whether she was interested in portraying Princess Diana of Themyscira in the Dcu. "If they want me to play Wonder Woman, I’ll play Wonder Woman," Calamawy responded (via ComicBookMovie). "I wouldn’t want to take anything from [Gadot’s] or, like, anyone else’s performance," she added, going on to mention that she's only seen a few snippets of Gadot's performance from Wonder Woman 1984. "…I don’t even know, I haven’t really thought about what I would do as Wonder Woman."

Calamawy is best known...

The Mummy is set to rise from its tomb once again, with director Lee Cronin taking the helm of a new movie from Blumhouse/Atomic Monster. With production now underway in Ireland, the studio has announced that three new cast members have been added to the project.

Joining the previoulsy announced Jack Reynor and Laia Costa in the lead roles will be Veronica Falcón, May Calamawy, and May Elghety.

Falcón recently appeared in Blumhouse’s supernatural thriller Imaginary, directed by Jeff Wadlow, and also played “Trader Sam” opposite Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson in Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Other notable film credits include The Starling, Days of Grace, Voyagers opposite Colin Farrell, and The Forever Purge.

Calamawy will be best-known to Cbm fans for playing the “Scarlet Scarab” in Marvel's Moon Knight Disney+ series, and has also appeared in Hulu's Emmy-winning comedy series Ramy.

We're not sure if Calamawy...

After being unceremoniously cut out of Gladiator II, MCU star May Calamawy is now getting the chance at the spotlight in New Line Cinema's upcoming reimagining of The Mummy. Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin is set to helm The Mummy, a new take on the iconic movie monster that has no relation to the previous Universal Monster franchises. Filming is currently underway in Ireland and Spain, and the film is set for release on Apr. 17, 2026.

Deadline reports that May Calamawy has joined the cast of The Mummy. Calamawy previously played Layla El-Faouly / Scarlet Scarab in Moon Knight. In addition, Veronica Falcón and May Elghety have joined the cast of The Mummy. Falcón is best known for her roles on television shows like Why Women Kill and Perry Mason, alongside films such as Jungle Cruise and Imaginary. May Elghety is an Egyptian actress whose credits include the Cannes Film Festival-selected film,...

The cast of Lee Cronin's The Mummy continues to expand. Moon Knight star May Calamawy is one of three new actors to board the hotly-anticipated Blumhouse horror movie.

According to Deadline, Veronica Falcón and May Elghety have also been cast in The Mummy. The actors join previously announced cast members Jack Reynor and Laia Costa, who are believed to be playing a married couple who run afoul of supernaturally sinister forces. Production is currently underway in Ireland and Spain on The Mummy, which is being produced by Atomic Monster and Blumhouse for New Line Cinema.

First announced in December 2024, the new Mummy movie hails from Cronin, who is set to direct the monster movie from his own screenplay. The Evil Dead Rise filmmaker teased last year that his Mummy movie will take a different approach to the well-known story. "This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before,...

The upcoming Mummy film from Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and New Line Cinema has added three talented actresses to its cast: Veronica Falcón, May Calamawy, and May Elghety. They join previously announced cast members Jack Reynor and Laia Costa. The movie is currently being filmed in Ireland and Spain.

Plot details are being kept secret, but it is known to be a new take on the Mummy story, with a tomb likely involved. The film is produced by James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse, with John Croinin producing under his Doppelgängers banner.

Veronica Falcón, known for her roles in Imaginary and The Forever Purge, has also appeared in Jungle Cruise with Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. She is recognized for her TV roles in Queen of the South, Ozark, and Perry Mason.

May Calamawy gained fame as Scarlet Scarab in Marvel’s Moon Knight and also stars in Hulu’s Ramy.

Last June, it was announced that Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin had signed on to write and direct a new genre project for Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions, and New Line Cinema… and in December, we found out what that mysterious project is, as it was revealed that Cronin has come up with a new take on the concept of The Mummy! Cronin confirmed, “This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before. I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening.” The film is set to reach theatres on April 17, 2026, and today Deadline has broken the news that May Calamawy (Moon Knight), Veronica Falcón (Queen of the South), and May Elghety (Clash) are in the cast.

Calamawy, Falcón, and Elghety join previously announced cast members Jack Reynor (Midsommar) and Laia Costa (Victoria).

Details on their Mummy characters have not been revealed.

May Calamawy (“Moon Knight”), Veronica Falcón (“Ozark”), and May Elghety (Clash) have been cast in Lee Cronin‘s The Mummy, Deadline reports.

They join the previously announced stars Jack Reynor (Midsommar) and Laia Costa (“The Wheel of Time”).

Cronin is directing from his own script. He’s reuniting with Evil Dead Rise director of photography David Garbett.

Production is currently underway in Ireland and Spain on the fresh take on the classic monster, which will open on April 17, 2026 via Warner Bros.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but Cronin previously said, “This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before. I’m digging deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and very frightening.”

The project is the first under the recent Blumhouse-Atomic Monster merger, with the companies producing and co-financing for New Line Cinema. James Wan, Jason Blum, and John Keville are producing...

Moon Knightbreakout star May Calamawyis set to be a part of Lee Cronin’s upcoming reboot of The Mummy. Calamawy is the latest addition to the film’s cast alongside Veronica Falcón(Queen of the South)and May Elghety(Grand Hotel).While the plot details for The Mummyare currently under wraps, the Atomic Monster and Blumhouse co-production has locked in Jack Reynor(Midsommar) as the lead, while Laia Costa(The Wheel of Time)plays the role of his wife.

Production for The Mummy is currently underway in Ireland with James Wan, Jason Blum, and John Keville as producers. Cronin is writing and directing the project, which is slated for release on April 17, 2026. In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, Cronin expressed that the reboot will be “unlike any Mummy movie” the audience has ever seen. The director revealed that he aims to create something “very ancient and very frightening.

Exclusive: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy from Blumhouse and Atomic Monster has added three in Veronica Falcón, May Calamawy, and May Elghety.

The trio joins previously announced cast members Jack Reynor and Laia Costa.

Production is currently underway in Ireland and Spain on the Atomic Monster and Blumhouse film for New Line Cinema. Cronin is also producing under his Doppelgängers banner. Plot details remain under wraps — but it is about a Mummy, and I’m sure a tomb is involved.

A native of Mexico City, Falcón starred in Blumhouse’s supernatural thriller Imaginary, directed by Jeff Wadlow as well as The Forever Purge. She played Trader Sam opposite Emily Blunt & Dwayne Johnson in Disney’s Jungle Cruise. She starred in A Million Miles Away alongside Michael Peña and starred in the film adaptation of the global bestseller book Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda,...

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Dope Thief is a crime drama series created by Peter Craig. Based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Dennis Tafoya, the Apple TV+ series is set in Philadelphia, and it follows two best friends who pose as DEA agents to rob drug dealers’ houses. Still, when they accidentally rob someone extremely dangerous, their and their family’s lives are put in danger. Dope Thief stars Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Amir Arison, Nesta Cooper, Kate Mulgrew, and Ving Rhames. So, if you loved the intense story, thrilling drama, and compelling characters in Dope Thief, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 4 “No Place Like Home.”] Oh, that episode title is so fitting! 9-1-1 ends on such a happy note that we admittedly can’t help but be worried about what could be coming. But first, the joy: Hen (Aisha Hinds) and Karen (Tracie Thoms) get Mara [Askyler Bell] back, Gerrard (Brian Thompson) leaves the 118 to go work at Hotshots, and Bobby (Peter Krause) returns to the 118 as its rightful captain. And all of that is connected! Councilwoman Ortiz (Veronica Falcón) was responsible for putting Gerrard at the 118 in the first place, to ruin Hen’s life, and once Bobby appeals to Gerrard about what’s in his best interest, the other man records Ortiz (on the body cameras she wanted the firefighters to wear!) detailing her vendetta against Hen, who plays that during a hearing to shut down the 118 completely to help with budget cuts. To celebrate, TV ...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “9-1-1” Season 8, Episode 4.

“9-1-1” went through a season’s worth of story with its latest episode, including some big moments fueled by the “bubbling desperation” of beloved firefighter Henrietta “Hen” Wilson.

Episode 4, titled “No Place Like Home,” picked up the narrative threads of the ABC first responder drama’s Season 7 finale — which took a backseat to the high-stakes Season 8 premiere Bee-Nado/plane emergency — checking in on Hen’s (Aisha Hinds) custody fight for foster daughter Mara, as well as the 118 being led by captain Vincent Gerrard (Brian Thompson) after Bobby (Peter Krause) mistakenly quit. This week’s episode saw as the firehouse faced budget cuts and potential closure, as Hen fought to bring how councilwoman Olivia Ortiz’s (Veronica Falcón) personal vendetta against her was at the root of all the issues in both her life and that of her teammates.

“Our writers...

Because of six seasons of brilliant television, The Sopranos earned millions of fans and a ton of critical acclaim. The HBO series had everything going for it with its exceptionally well-written and rich characters and captivating storylines and recently an equally brilliant prequel film The Many Saints of Newark, which came out in 2021 and gave all of the original series fans something more from the Sopranos world. So, if you loved the witty dialogues, compelling characters, and thrilling stories here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Stars: DeWanda Wise, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Betty Buckley, Tom Payne, Veronica Falcon | Written by Jeff Wadlow, Greg Erb, Jason Oremland | Directed by Jeff Wadlow

Produced by BlumHouse and directed by Jeff Wadlow (Fantasy Island), Imaginary is a solidly entertaining Friday night horror flick that does a decent job with its premise. It may not deliver any really big scares (at least not if you’re not frightened of bears or spiders), but it’s consistently creepy and tense and Wadlow pulls off a couple of neat twists.

DeWanda Wise plays Jessica, a children’s book author and illustrator who has recently married musician Max (Tom Payne) and become stepmother to his two daughters, stroppy teenager Taylor (Taegen Burns) and six year-old Alice (Pyper Braun). When the family move into Jessica’s old family home, Alice finds an old teddy bear in the basement and quickly turns him into her imaginary friend,...

There are cliffhangers, and then there are Cliffhangers.

Something so intense that the word has to be split into two.

9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 9 is left on the kind of cliffhanger that leaves you gobsmacked, jaw on the floor, and unable to think rationally. Because what in the hell did we just witness?

The hour felt like heartbreak after heartbreak, which was quite the departure from how things began when everyone was smiling at a medal ceremony that saw the 118 and all their plus ones having a grand old time.

Chief Simpson, the one who didn't even take Hen seriously, got deep in his politician bag while giving the 118 and Tommy medals for their courage and bravery during the cruise ship rescue, and it was a nice sentiment, even if a bit calculated on his part.

Everyone was happy, enjoying their free buffet, cake, and rare afternoon where they could all be together,...

Blumhouse and Lionsgate’s horror movie Imaginary is now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital from Lionsgate, in the wake of the film scaring up $39 million at the box office.

To whet your appetite for the home video release, Lionsgate has provided Bloody Disgusting with an exclusive clip from the bonus features package, which takes you into the Never-Ever, a land of pure imagination where monsters roam free. This is a horror movie, after all.

“The Never-Ever set was a really fun set to conceive with [director Jeff Wadlow],” production designer Meghan Rogers recalls. “We really had to kind of think outside the box.”

The team built a real practical set and augmented it with visual effects to “make it seem a little bit more fantastical.” See how the Never-Ever came to life in the exclusive clip below.

DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion) stars in Imaginary…

“Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family.

Imaginary is now available on Digital(Est) and will be available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital starting on May 14. Ahead of the release, we've been provided with an exclusive look at a behind-the-scenes feature that shows the making of Chauncey as well as the entity from the film.

"When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter, Alice, finds a stuffed bear named Chauncey. As Alice's behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize that Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.

Imaginary stars DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion), Tom Payne (“The Walking Dead”), Taegen Burns (“The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers”), Pyper Braun (Desperation Road), Betty Buckley (Carrie), Matthew Sato (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”), and Veronica Falcón (“Ozark”)."

The post Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of Chauncey in Exclusive Clip...

Iconic actor Danny Trejo is set to receive one of the biggest honors of his career.

The star of Machete, From Dusk Til Dawn, Spy Kids, Con Air, Heat, and hundreds of other films and television series will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Santa Fe Film Festival on Thursday, the festival’s opening night. His new film, American Underdog, will hold its U.S. premiere at Sfff that night, kicking off the event that runs in New Mexico’s capital city from April 25-28.

“Danny Trejo has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard earned and atypical road to success,” the festival notes. “From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond, but it is his continuous...

Santa Monica, CA – Keep your new best friend forever when Imaginary arrives on Electronic Sell-Through May 7 and Blu-ray™ (+ DVD and Digital), and DVD from Lionsgate. Imaginary stars Chauncey the Bear, Blumhouse’s latest horror icon, now ready to play in your imagination at home! But remember, Chauncey is not imaginary, and not your friend. Alongside Chauncey are his human castmates DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion), Tom Payne (“The Walking Dead”), Taegen Burns (“The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers”), Pyper Braun (Desperation Road), Betty Buckley (Carrie), Matthew Sato (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”), and Veronica Falcón (“Ozark”).

When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter, Alice, finds a stuffed bear named Chauncey. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize that Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.

Lionsgate and Blumhouse...

This week brought along with it five brand new horror movies, including a sequel to a viral hit, the at-home debut of a recent theatrical release, and even a new Easter horror movie.

Here’s all the new horror that released March 25, 2024 – March 31, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

From Fathom Events, the slasher sequel Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey II was released into theaters on March 26, but the bad news here is that the film was only playing in theaters for three days – March 26 – March 28. Stay tuned for an at-home release date.

In the film from director Rhys Frake-Waterfield, “Deep within the 100-Acre-Wood, a destructive rage grows as Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger find their home and their lives endangered after Christopher Robin revealed their existence. Not wanting to live in the shadows any longer, the group decides to take the fight to the town of Ashdown,...

Did you have a stuffed animal when you were a kid? Heck, do you have one now (no judgment)? Well ... what if that stuffed animal was alive and also evil ... or something like that? That's the basic set-up of "Imaginary," one of the latest offerings from Blumhouse, the folks who know how to make horror hits. The horror flick directed by Jeff Wadlow hit theaters earlier this month, and if you've been waiting to watch the movie at home, here's some good news: it'll be available to watch via Premium Video on Demand and Premium Electronic Sell-Through this week! Tomorrow, in fact!

DeWanda Wise ("Jurassic World Dominion"), Tom Payne ("The Walking Dead"), Taegen Burns ("The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers"), Pyper Braun ("Desperation Road"), Betty Buckley ("Carrie"), Matthew Sato ("High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"), and Veronica Falcón ("Ozark") all star in the film, along with the movie's main attraction: Chauncey the Bear.

After scaring up $30 million at the worldwide box office, Blumhouse and Lionsgate’s new horror movie Imaginary is now headed home this week, Bloody Disgusting has learned.

Meet your brand-new best friend forever when Imaginary arrives on Premium Video on Demand and Premium Electronic Sell-Through on March 26 from Lionsgate.

Beginning tomorrow, Imaginary will be available to buy for $24.99 and to rent at $19.99 (48-hour period) on participating digital platforms from which movies are purchased, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.

Special Features include:

Vudu Exclusive Featurette – “Forged by Fire: A Tale of Unbreakable Family Bonds”

DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion) stars in Imaginary…

“Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family. Her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As...

Veronica Falcon’s captivating performance in Queen of the South put the Mexican-born actress on the Hollywood map. Since then the actress has had steady roles such as in Ozark’s final season, The Forever Purge, A Million Miles Away and a funny cameo in Jungle Cruise with Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. CineMovie chats with Falcon about the limited roles for women of her age group, and horror films such as her recent film, Imaginary.

Blumhouse returned to the big screen with brand new horror movie Imaginary over the weekend, and the marketing campaign from Blumhouse and Lionsgate suggested that the studios were hoping to have another M3GAN on their hands. But while M3GAN opened to $30 million in early 2023, Imaginary only scared up 1/3 of that number in its debut weekend.

Director Jeff Wadlow’s Imaginary pulled in $10 million at the domestic box office over the weekend, but the good news for Blumhouse is that the film’s production budget was just $10-12 million. The Blumhouse model all but ensures that these smaller horror movies are going to be profitable no matter what – even if audiences and critics agree they’re not so good.

Speaking of which, you can read Meagan’s review for Bloody Disgusting here.

Meagan writes, “More than just a familiar entry in horror, Imaginary is the type of silly that...

Stars: DeWanda Wise, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Betty Buckley, Tom Payne, Veronica Falcon | Written by Jeff Wadlow, Greg Erb, Jason Oremland | Directed by Jeff Wadlow

Produced by BlumHouse and directed by Jeff Wadlow (Fantasy Island), Imaginary is a solidly entertaining Friday night horror flick that does a decent job with its premise. It may not deliver any really big scares (at least not if you’re not frightened of bears or spiders), but it’s consistently creepy and tense and Wadlow pulls off a couple of neat twists.

DeWanda Wise plays Jessica, a children’s book author and illustrator who has recently married musician Max (Tom Payne) and become stepmother to his two daughters, stroppy teenager Taylor (Taegen Burns) and six year-old Alice (Pyper Braun). When the family move into Jessica’s old family home, Alice finds an old teddy bear in the basement and quickly turns him into her imaginary friend,...

Director John Krasinski’s 2024 movie If is all set to hit the theatres in May 2024 and coincidentally, it was made alongside a film with a similar “imaginary friends” theme movie directed by Jeff Wadlow called Imaginary. In a recent interview, Wadlow opened up about running into Krasinski several times as their films were edited in the same building.

A still from Imaginary (2024)

The films are not the same, as Krasinski’s If is an animated fantasy comedy film while Wadlow’s Imaginary is a supernatural horror film, however, due to the similar themes admitted that he “kept his head down” whenever he bumped into Krasinski in New York.

Imaginary director Jeff Wadlow was trying to avoid John Krasinski A still from John Krasinski’s If (2024)

Director Jeff Wadlow recently acknowledged the fact that his 2024 film Imaginary shares a similar theme to John Krasinski‘s 2024 movie If. The director explained in...

Imaginary, produced by Blumhouse, joins a disappointing lineup of films with low critical ratings, continuing the losing streak. Starring DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, and an eerie stuffed bear named Chauncey, the supernatural thriller lacks scares and engaging storyline. Despite recent flops, Blumhouse has had successes like Get Out and plans for upcoming projects like Speak No Evil.

Imaginary is continuing Blumhouse Productions' losing streak. The supernatural thriller marks the fourth consecutive film produced by the low-budget production company that failed to impress critics. The other films that make up this group are Night Swim, Five Nights at Freddy's, and The Exorcist: Believer (the first of a planned - but now seeminly defunct - trilogy).

Imaginary Horror 2.5/5 Release DateMarch 8, 2024DirectorJeff WadlowCastDeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Betty Buckley, Veronica Falcn, Taegen Burns, Pyper BraunWritersGreg Erb, Jason Oremland, Jeff WadlowStudioBlumhouse Productions, Lions Gate Films, Tower of Babble EntertainmentTaglineMeet Chauncey. He's not imaginary, and he's not your friend.

Dane Diliegro‘s breakthrough role as the feral Predator in 2022’s Prey marked him as one to watch in the genre space. Now, the 6’8″ actor can be seen going feral on screen once more in Imaginary, as the more monstrous version of Chauncey the Bear.

Imaginary, out now in theaters, is directed by Jeff Wadlow (Cry Wolf, Kick-Ass 2, Truth or Dare, Fantasy Island, The Curse of Bridge Hollow) and stars DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcon, and Betty Buckley.

The horror film introduces a cute, imaginary teddy bear named Chauncey, brought to life via the award-winning animatronic and practical effects house Spectral Motion. But there are many iterations of the villain, with the Diliegro’s Bear Beast delivering critical scares and at least one notable kill. Bloody Disgusting spoke with Diliegro about his turn in Imaginary, where the actor provided more insight into the film...

"Imaginary" is a new supernatural horror feature, directed by Jeff Wadlow, starring DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcón and Betty Buckley, releasing March 8, 2024 in theaters:

"...when 'Jessica' returns to her childhood home with her family, she finds her old stuffed bear 'Chauncey' and that her stepdaughter Alice has grown attached to it. After Alice's behavior becomes concerning and the games that she and Chauncey play turn increasingly sinister, Jessica starts realizing that Chauncey is much more than the stuffed bear she believed him to be all those years..."

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With a similar elevator pitch and budget as M3GAN, Jeff Wadlow’s Imaginary is clearly striving to become 2024’s PG-13 horror darling about an evil children’s doll wreaking havoc on a family already in a state of metamorphosis. Regrettably, the filmmakers here have completely abandoned the archness of tone and shades of camp that made M3GAN such an entertaining, if ultimately inconsequential, experience. In place of that film’s knowing playfulness is an overwrought family drama that’s as undercooked as it is painfully familiar.

The blended family at the center of Imaginary consists of comic book artist Jessica (DeWanda Wise), her new husband, Max (Tom Payne), and his two kids from a previous marriage, Taylor (Taegen Burns) and Alice (Pyper Braun). While moody, edgy teenager Taylor constantly gives Jessica the cold shoulder, Alice—much to her big sister’s chagrin—has started to warm up to her stepmom.

DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion) doesn’t just star in upcoming horror movie Imaginary but executive produces as well. In an interview with Bloody Disgusting, the actor explains what drew her to the project, and she also reveals her personal biggest fear.

Spoiler alert: It’s not a creepy teddy bear coming to life…

DeWanda Wise plays Jessica in the film, but behind the scenes the actor collaborated with director Jeff Wadlow and beyond, including working with costume designer Eulyn Colette Hufkie. Color is important to the world of Imaginary, with blue signaling the imaginary world of the Never Ever. But color was also important to Wise for her character’s wardrobe.

Watch the interview below to learn more.

Imaginary releases in theaters on March 8, 2024.

In Imaginary, “Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family. Her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named...

After bringing nightmares to the big screen in Truth or Dare and Fantasy Island, filmmaker Jeff Wadlow and producer Jason Blum have reteamed to create more macabre movie magic in Imaginary, which introduces viewers to a supernatural entity that wreaks havoc on a fractured family through a seemingly cute (but seriously creepy) teddy bear named Chauncey.

Ahead of Imaginary's March 8th theatrical release via Lionsgate and Blumhouse, Daily Dead caught up with Jeff (who also co-wrote and produced the film) and Jason (as well as Chauncey the Bear) in a new video interview to discuss their latest collaboration, including how the movie originally came together, working with an incredible cast that includes the iconic Betty Buckley, coming up with the cute yet creepy look of Chauncey, the importance of balancing franchise films with original movies featuring new characters at Blumhouse, and their hopes to return for another round of frightful...

Do you need a new best friend? Lionsgate and Blumhouse introduce Chauncey in this week’s upcoming theatrically released horror movie Imaginary, a cute teddy bear with a severe mean streak. A new image finally gives a better look at Chauncey’s beastly side.

The villain in Imaginary, Chauncey the bear, was brought to life via the award-winning animatronic and practical effects house Spectral Motion. The fully articulated teddy bear runs the gamut of emotions, often to adorable effect. But when Chauncey gets mad? Well, you get the Chauncey Beast, played by Predator actor Dane Diliegro (Prey).

Take a closer look at the Chauncey Beast with the new image, and stay tuned to hear more about the character in an upcoming interview with the 6’8″ actor who played him, Dane Diliegro.

DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion) stars in and produces Imaginary, which is scheduled for theatrical release on Friday, March 8, 2024.

In the horror movie,...

Get ready to meet Chauncey the bear. He’s not imaginary… and he’s not your friend, either. The new horror villain in Imaginary might also be the most high maintenance star on set, at least according to a new interview with the stars.

DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion) stars in and produces Imaginary, releasing in theaters on March 8, 2024. The upcoming horror film also stars Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcon, and Betty Buckley.

In Imaginary, “Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family. Her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than a stuffed toy bear.”

The villain in Imaginary, Chauncey the bear,...

When they move into their stepmom's (DeWanda Wise) childhood home, a forgotten imaginary friend becomes an all-too-real nightmare for sisters Taylor (Taegen Burns) and Alice (Pyper Braun), and they must rely on each other and their stepmom to save themselves from the wrath of the seemingly cute (but seriously creepy) teddy bear Chauncey and the other versions of the Entity that seeks to destroy their family in the new horror movie Imaginary.

Ahead of its March 8th theatrical release via Lionsgate and Blumhouse, Daily Dead had the great pleasure of talking with actors Taegen Burns and Pyper Braun (as well as their co-star Chauncey the Bear) to discuss the making of Imaginary, including what drew them to play their intriguing characters, interacting with Chauncey on set, working with the film's impressive practical effects (especially during a very eerie scene with teddy bear eye applications), and collaborating with DeWanda Wise and director Jeff Wadlow.