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Yardbarker • July 28th, 2025

Adam Sandler honors the late Cameron Boyce with an easter egg in 'Happy Gilmore 2'

In Happy Gilmore 2, Adam Sandler is paying tribute to his Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2 on-screen son, Cameron Boyce, who tragically died in 2019 at the age of 20. "Adam put a tiny Cameron Boyce tribute in Happy Gilmore 2. Excuse me while I sob,” one fan pointed out on X, revealing the easter egg that was included on TV of the actor shown in an episode of Disney Channel's Jessie.Sandler also previously honored him with a tribute in 2020's Hubie Halloween, as he was supposed to appear in the movie.

Yardbarker • July 27th, 2025

HBO Max drops official trailer for season 2 of 'Peacemaker' starring John Cena

At San Diego Comic-Con, HBO Max shared the trailer for the second season of Peacemaker, starring John Cena, who was in attendance for the panel alongside James Gunn, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Tim Meadows, and Sol Rodriguez. In season two, Peacemaker discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands.

Yardbarker • July 27th, 2025

Julie Bowen shares her reaction to that shocking 'Happy Gilmore 2' death

Viewers might be pretty shocked when, four minutes into Happy Gilmore 2, Julie Bowen's Virginia Venit is killed after being hit in the head by one of Happy's, played by Adam Sandler, golf balls. "When I found out that I was killed on page 12, I started laughing," the actress expressed to PEOPLE. "I was on vacation with my family, and I had no wifi. I could barely read this thing. I only had my phone, and I was like, 'Am I seeing this right'? Trying to blow it up."

Yardbarker • July 27th, 2025

Lionsgate shares new trailer for Stephen King adaptation 'The Long Walk' at San Diego Comic-Con

At San Diego Comic-Con, Lionsgate debuted a new trailer in Hall H for Francis Lawrence's The Long Walk, based on the novel by Stephen King. The panel included a discussion with cast members David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Mark Hamill, producer Roy Lee, and screenwriter JT Mollner.

Yardbarker • July 27th, 2025

Joseph Quinn praises 'Avengers: Doomsday' co-star Robert Downey Jr.'s leadership

The Fantastic Four: First Steps star Joseph Quinn, who stars as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, is opening up about preparing for his Marvel Cinematic Universe return in Avengers: Doomsday. All members of The Fantastic Four, which also includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, will be reprising their roles and have "been spending quite a lot of time with some cast members in that film."

Yardbarker • July 26th, 2025

'Resident Alien' cast and creators react to the show's cancelation

After four seasons, USA Network has decided to cancel Resident Alien, which is based on the comic book by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse and first premiered in 2021. "I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season," creator and showrunner Chris Sheridan explained to TV Insider. "Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending.

Yardbarker • July 25th, 2025

'Gen V' trailer: School is back in session

During Gen V’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, Prime Video shared the official trailer for the upcoming second season of the spinoff series, which will introduce key events and revelations that will tie directly into the final chapter of The Boys. In Season Two, school is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever.

Yardbarker • July 25th, 2025

'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' starring Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride has been renewed for fourth and final season

During The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that the series has been renewed for a fourth and final season. In attendance to share the exciting news was Executive Producers/Stars Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, along with EP/Chief Content Officer of The Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple, EP/Showrunner David Zabel, and EP Greg Nicotero.

Yardbarker • July 25th, 2025

'Thunderbolts* The New Avengers' director says that killing off key character was "not something we did lightly"

Marvel fans were pretty shocked when Olga Kurylenko's Taskmaster was abruptly killed off early on in Thunderbolts* The New Avengers. This led to some backlash, and director Jake Schreier is opening up about the reasoning behind the decision. "It was something that happened after the strike, when we were redeveloping the script. I know that there are people that have reached out to let me know that they’re displeased with this, and I totally understand that.

Yardbarker • July 25th, 2025

Disney+ drops new trailer, poster, and premiere date for season 2 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'

Brace yourself, Percy Jackson and the Olympians fans: we got some exciting updates at San Diego Comic-Con today, including season 2's official premiere date, casting news, a trailer, and a poster featuring our favorite trio! Season two of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is based on the second installment of Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series titled “The Sea of Monsters” by award-winning author Rick Riordan.

Yardbarker • July 25th, 2025

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' star Vanessa Kirby reveals her top Marvel moments

Despite not officially being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the time, The Fantastic Four: First Steps ' Vanessa Kirby is picking two moments from 2018's Avengers: Infinity War as her favorite moments from the franchise. "I like the fight that the three women have in Infinity War," she told MTV UK. "Also, I cried when Wanda had to do that to Vision. That's a moment."

Yardbarker • July 24th, 2025

'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' trailer: the animatronics are back and everywhere

The official trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 has arrived, and it previews a horrifying new chapter in the animatronic saga, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon. The first film came out in 2023 and became the highest-grossing horror film of the year, opening to a record-shattering $80 million in October and eventually earning almost $300 million worldwide.

Yardbarker • July 24th, 2025

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' director shares Brandy's reaction to the trailer

If you've seen I Know What You Did Last Summer, you know that the post-credits scene not only features a special cameo but sets up a potential sequel. That's right, Brandy reprises her role as Karla Wilson alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt's Julie James in the legacy sequel. "I always knew I wanted Brandy in this movie. There was no movie without Brandy. But I think you don't want to just shove someone into a story," director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson expressed to PEOPLE.

Yardbarker • July 24th, 2025

Pedro Pascal spoke "a lot" with Chris Evans and Miles Teller about his 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' role

Taking on the role of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic is a pretty daunting task, especially when it's a character that has already been brought to life on the big screen multiple times. However, Pedro Pascal has a solution.  "I'm friends with Miles, I'm friends with Chris, and yeah, we talked about it," the actor told Entertainment Weekly with a laugh. "A lot."

Yardbarker • July 23rd, 2025

'Good Fortune' trailer: Keanu Reeves is an angel in Aziz Ansari created comedy

Lionsgate has just released the official trailer for Good Fortune, written, directed, and produced by Aziz Ansari. The cast includes Seth Rogen, Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves. "Before we met, I did a little Keanu film festival," Ansari told Entertainment Weekly while breaking down the trailer. "Just seeing little things you were doing in that, it felt like we could take some of your big comedic strengths and put it into Gabriel."

Yardbarker • July 23rd, 2025

Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building' unveils season 5 premiere date

It looks like TV's favorite crime-solving trio will be back sooner than we expected. Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building will premiere with the first three episodes on Tuesday, September 9! After that, new episodes will stream weekly on Hulu.After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident.

Yardbarker • July 23rd, 2025

'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' author Rick Riordan promises "more of Annabeth's backstory in season 2"

While we still have a few months to wait until the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres in December, we have some fun and interesting new teasers about what we can expect for our favorite characters. "We get a lot more of Annabeth's backstory in season 2," Rick Riordan told Entertainment Weekly of Leah Sava Jeffries' role.

Yardbarker • July 23rd, 2025

'Fantastic Four: First Steps' star Joseph Quinn says the pairing of his Johnny Storm and Tom Holland's Peter Parker "makes sense to me"

One duo that Marvel fans really want to see on screen is Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Johnny Storm/Human Torch. With Joseph Quinn officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Fantastic Four: First Steps, the actor shared his thoughts on the dynamic. "That pairing makes sense to me and I think he’s brilliant and I’m up for it," he told The Hollywood Reporter.

Yardbarker • July 22nd, 2025

Selena Gomez launches the Rare Impact Fund Giving Circle

In honor of her birthday, Selena Gomez is starting the Rare Impact Fund Giving Circle, which comes five years after she launched the Rare Impact Fund. "5 years ago today – on my birthday – we launched the Rare Impact Fund with a simple goal: to help more young people around the world feel seen, supported, and cared for. Mental health has always been deeply personal to me, and I wanted to build something that could create lasting change.

Yardbarker • July 22nd, 2025

'Fantastic Four' star Michael Chiklis shares his thoughts on the cast and crew of 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'

Michael Chiklis, star of 2005's Fantastic Four and 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, is sharing his excitement for Fantastic Four: First Steps and the next group of actors to take on these beloved Marvel roles. "I want to thank everyone for all the Fantastic Four love this last couple of months during the run up to the new F4 flick.

Yardbarker • July 21st, 2025

Chase Sui Wonders says that Kathryn Hahn "has been a mentor" to her, Sarah Pidgeon, and Madelyn Cline

The cast of Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's I Know What You Did Last Summer includes a next generation of extremely talented young actors: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, and Sarah Pidgeon. When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences.

Yardbarker • July 21st, 2025

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' star Freddie Prinze Jr. says that Sarah Michelle Gellar has "one of the best death scenes in the history of horror films"

While Freddie Prinze Jr. is reprising his role as Ray Bronson in Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's I Know What You Did Last Summer, he's still convinced that his wife, Sarah Michelle Gellar, has "one of the best death scenes in the history of horror films" thanks to their 1997 classic. "Her character, it's so great. People love that character so much," he expressed to PEOPLE, referring to Helen Shivers.

Yardbarker • July 21st, 2025

'The Hunger Games' casting director explains why Jennifer Lawrence landed the Katniss role

With all of the incredible Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping casting announcements, co-casting directors Debra Zane and Dylan Jury are opening up more about the process and how they chose certain actors. Zane, who worked on the original Hunger Games movies, even discussed picking Jennifer Lawrence to take on the role of Katniss Everdeen.

Yardbarker • July 21st, 2025

'Law & Order' loses cast member while 'SVU' ups one actor to series regular

As we get ready for new seasons of both Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for NBC's fall television season, some casting shake-ups have been revealed. Sadly, Mehcad Brooks, who has played Detective Jalen Shaw for three seasons, will be leaving Law & Order ahead of season 25. Deadline reports that "the parting of the ways was mutual, with Brooks already exploring other opportunities."