First Reactions Surface for Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS* and It's "One of the Best MCU Movies in a Long Time"

DC Studios is reimagining Lex Luthor for a new era with Nicholas Hoult cast as the iconic villain in James Gunn's upcoming Superman film, set to release on July 11, 2025. The film will not cover Superman's origin, instead featuring a world where superheroes already exist, with David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, alongside a diverse cast of supporting characters. Need More Context? 🔎

Warner Bros. has unveiled a trailer for Zach Cregger's horror film Weapons, featuring Julia Garner as a teacher confronting a chilling mystery in the town of Maybrook, where 17 children disappear simultaneously. With a cast including Josh Brolin and Benedict Wong, the film promises an intriguing and unpredictable experience, set to release on August 8th. Need More Context? 🔎

Tony Gilroy, known for his work on Andor, revealed on The Playlist’s The Rogue Ones podcast that he once pitched a unique black-and-white James Bond film set in the 1960s, alongside Steven Soderbergh. Despite having a compelling villain and a fresh concept, the idea was rejected due to the franchise's tight creative control, but with recent changes in Bond's ownership, such bold storytelling may become possible. Need More Context? 🔎

At a press event in Manila for Superman, fans experienced a remix of John Williams' iconic theme, infused with modern electric guitar elements, reflecting director James Gunn's vision to blend nostalgia with innovation. This new score aims to honor the legacy of the original while setting a fresh tone for the film, which is set to premiere on July 11, 2025. Need More Context? 🔎

Bristol City Council has initiated a one-week fundraiser aiming to raise £100,000 to acquire JMW Turner's earliest-known oil painting, "The Rising Squall," which depicts the Avon Gorge and was rediscovered after being lost for 150 years. Phillip Walker, the council's head of culture, emphasized the painting's significance as the first and possibly only oil work of a Bristol scene by Turner. Need More Context? 🔎

Inside London's first romance-only bookshop, Sarah Maxwell showcases the "smut hut," a section for erotic titles, while challenging the stigma surrounding romance fiction. With UK fiction revenues surpassing £1bn, attitudes towards the genre are shifting positively, though some still perceive it through a sexist lens. Need More Context? 🔎