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Former Ghostface Matthew Lillard says returning for Scream 7 "may not have been the best idea"
Matthew Lillard, who reprised his role as Stu Macher in Scream 7, expressed regret over his decision to return to the franchise. He admitted feeling ashamed for not taking a stand when Melissa Barrera was fired by Spyglass Entertainment after her social media posts regarding Palestine.
Scream star Courteney Cox wants to direct a sequel: "Nobody knows more about that movie than I do"
Courteney Cox, who has played Gale Weathers in the Scream franchise since its inception, has expressed interest in directing a future installment, stating that she knows the series better than anyone. With Scream 8 officially in development with writers Lilla and Nora Zuckerman, Cox believes her directorial debut would be a great publicity move for the franchise.
SDCC wishlist: These are the 6 announcements we're hoping to see at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
This article outlines a wishlist of desired announcements for San Diego Comic-Con 2026, focusing on potential reveals for upcoming movies and TV shows. Hopes include casting news for The Rings of Power season 3, a trailer and timeline details for Blade Runner 2099, a new trailer for Lanterns, a trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, a Silo spin-off announcement, and a trailer for Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Carrie.
Gather Your Party and Venture Forth to D&D Tower at Gen Con 2026
Wizards of the Coast will host a Dungeons & Dragons Tower event at Gen Con 2026 from July 30 to August 2 in Indianapolis. The multi-day celebration will feature live actual plays, panels with prominent TTRPG personalities like Matt Mercer and Jasmine Bhullar, and discussions on game design and worldbuilding.
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 star says the horror sequel has a new writer, which means game creator Scott Cawthon may…
Actor Skeet Ulrich, who stars in the Five Nights at Freddy's film franchise, has indicated that a new writer is working on the script for the upcoming third movie. This potential change marks a departure from franchise creator Scott Cawthon's sole writing credit on the previous installments. The article also touches on the critical reception of Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Matthew Lillard isn't happy with animation hiring big names over voice actors: "The idea that they keep hiring crappy celebrities to carry huge films is killing us"
Actor Matthew Lillard expressed frustration with Hollywood's trend of casting celebrities in animated films who lack the necessary voice acting skills. He argues this practice harms professional voice actors who are capable of carrying a film with only their voice. Lillard also mentioned his upcoming projects, including Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow adds Matthew Lillard to its cast, and everyone thinks he’s playing DC’s…
Matthew Lillard has joined the cast of the upcoming DC Studios film Superman: Man of Tomorrow, reuniting him with director James Gunn. While Lillard's specific role remains undisclosed, speculation suggests he may be portraying the character Plastic Man, known for his elastic abilities.
Scooby-Doo: Origins gets first look from Netflix as filming begins and the kids are alright
Netflix has revealed the first look at Scooby-Doo: Origins, a new live-action series that begins filming and explores the teenage years of the Mystery Inc. gang. The series stars Mckenna Grace as Daphne and Tanner Hagen as Shaggy, focusing on their early mystery-solving adventures with a lost puppy. The showrunners are Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, with no release date announced yet.
CRYPTIC STUDIOS LAUNCHES “QUICK START” EVENT FOR ALL PLAYERS, UNVEILS CONTENT ROADMAPS & NEW PARTNERSHIP
Cryptic Studios has launched a "Quick Start" event across its MMOs, including Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, allowing all players to claim a permanent high-level character to accelerate progress. The studio also revealed 2026 content roadmaps for Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, and announced a partnership with Beadle & Grimm's for a Star Trek Games Kickstarter campaign.
Charlie Cox thought one of Daredevil: Born Again season 1's fan-favorite episodes was "really dumb"
Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox expressed his dislike for the season 1 bank heist episode, calling it "really dumb" despite its high test scores. He questioned the plot logic regarding the retrieval of a key item. The article also briefly mentions the ongoing season 2 plot involving Mayor Fisk and new characters.
Matthew Lillard says he landed The Walking Dead role of Negan for "10 minutes" before Jeffrey Dean Morgan…
Matthew Lillard revealed that he was briefly considered for the role of Negan in The Walking Dead before Jeffrey Dean Morgan was cast. Lillard believes his portrayal would have been "wicked and funny" rather than "super badass and masculine," leading to a different interpretation of the iconic villain.
Scream 7 exclusive featurette goes behind the scenes as director Kevin Williamson breaks down Ghostface's most…
Scream 7 is set to release on digital platforms on March 31, 2026, with physical releases following on June 16, 2026. The home video release will include over 40 minutes of bonus content, such as deleted scenes, a music video, and behind-the-scenes featurettes detailing specific sequences and character arcs.
Marvel has confirmed where Daredevil: Born Again season 2 falls on the MCU timeline, and it makes Kingpin and Val's…
Marvel has confirmed that Daredevil: Born Again season 2 takes place after the events of Thunderbolts in the MCU timeline. The new episodes reveal that Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is working with fixer Mr. Charles and has given Kingpin her blessing to form an Anti-Vigilante Task Force.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 showrunner says Matthew Lillard's mysterious new villain is "evil and scary" but just seems "like a totally regular guy"
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 showrunner Dario Scardapane revealed that Matthew Lillard will play a villain named Mr. Charles, describing the character as "evil and scary" but appearing as a "totally regular guy." Scardapane, a friend of Lillard's, stated he was the only choice for the role and proved his capability to Marvel.
Vincent D'Onofrio could be Marvel TV's spoiler king as he reveals something dramatic happens to Kingpin at the…
Vincent D'Onofrio, who plays Kingpin, has revealed that his character's boxing match in Daredevil: Born Again ends badly and that dramatic events will occur in the next two seasons. The article also mentions the appearances of Jessica Jones, played by Krysten Ritter, and Matthew Lillard as Mr. Charles.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 star Matthew Lillard says there's "Cheshire Cat" energy to his new villain, but he doesn't have any scenes with Daredevil
Actor Matthew Lillard, who plays the new character Mr. Charles in Daredevil: Born Again season 2, describes his villain as having a "Cheshire Cat" energy and an interest in global politics rather than local affairs. Lillard also confirmed he does not have any scenes with the titular Daredevil.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 sees New York City turn against Kingpin in explosive new TV spot
A new TV spot for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 shows New York City turning against Kingpin, with citizens wearing Daredevil masks and characters like Jessica Jones and White Tiger appearing. The series, produced by Marvel Television, premieres on Disney+ on March 24.
Scream 7 Spoiler Review – It’s Just Stab At This Point
Scream 7 is a competent but uninspired slasher sequel that fails to deliver meaningful commentary on its themes of AI and nostalgia. While it brings back Sidney Prescott and teases Stu Macher's return through AI-generated footage, the film ultimately lacks the meta-awareness that defined the franchise. The review criticizes the underdeveloped killer motivations and the underutilization of its potentially interesting concepts, concluding that the film is "fine" but disappointing for a series known for reinvention.
Midsummer Scream 2026 theme revealed — MP3s & NPCs
Midsummer Scream has revealed its 2026 theme as horror musicals, highlighted by a 20th-anniversary celebration of 'Repo! The Genetic Opera.' The convention will feature guests like Darren Lynn Bousman, Bill Moseley, Matthew Lillard, Barry Bostwick, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. The event will take place from August 7-9 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
