If you count Justice League as one incredibly lengthy, complicated, convoluted and troubled production that began when Zack Snyder first called action in April 2016 and ends on the day that the latest version of the movie arrives on HBO Max, then the DCEU's all-star blockbuster will comfortably rank as the single most expensive feature film project in history.
The ongoing saga of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been dominating the headlines for weeks, with Warner Bros. caught in the middle of a firestorm after forcing Depp to resign from his role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3 while his ex-wife remains gainfully employed and couldn't be more excited about returning for James Wan's blockbuster sequel Aquaman 2.
Product placement has always been a part of the movie business, especially when it comes to big budget blockbusters looking to generate extra income by featuring a well known brand. Obviously, in some cases, the subliminal messaging is handled much better than others, and in several Michael Bay productions, the characters come dangerously close to simply turning to the camera and shilling whatever they've got in their hands like a completely unironic version of the famous Wayne's World scene.
If the major Hollywood studios caved to fan pressure, then they'd never be able to get anything done. And if the people in charge paid even the slightest attention to what's trending on social media or what petitions are gaining traction online, then the current complexion of the industry would be very different.
Netflix have assembled a solid lineup of awards season contenders this year, with Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7 and David Fincher's Mank all poised to be in the running for several major gongs, but based on the early critical reactions, it would appear that Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has been established as the streaming service's clear frontrunner.
After almost a year spent waiting for any concrete developments on Deadpool 3, the Merc with a Mouth's long-awaited introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally started gathering some momentum with the news that writers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin had been hired to tackle the script, and the duo will no doubt be working very closely with Ryan Reynolds.
Season 2 of The Mandalorian has moved at a leisurely pace so far, with our intrepid heroes attempting to locate the Jedi but facing a series of setbacks along the way. Then again, the hit Disney Plus show has never exactly been renowned for a propulsive narrative, which ultimately benefits it in the long run as Mando and Baby Yoda get to face off against a number of unique threats that eventually tie together.
Somehow, People's Sexiest Man Alive has remained safe from the onslaught of cancel culture, which is a little surprising given the internet's penchant for complaining about almost everything that objectifies or ranks individuals based entirely on their aesthetic qualities. The prestigious honor has been bestowed on some of the biggest and obviously most attractive names in the business since Mel Gibson was named as the inaugural winner back in 1985, and this year's title has been awarded to Michael B. Jordan.