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Details on George Lucas' canceled 'Star Wars: Underworld' show
• 60 scripts were nearly complete
• Episodes were dark, sexy, and more violent than anything that came prior
• Cost $40M an episode
• They wanted John Williams to score all the episodes
• Scrapped because it was too expensive
"It would've blown up the whole Star Wars universe ... Disney definitely wouldn't have offered to buy [it] after"
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Florence Pugh says that the tone of ‘THUNDERBOLTS*’ is like a “quite badass indie, A24-feeling assassin movie with Marvel superheroes”
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Robert Pattinson says he's lucky to have been cast as #Batman 🦇
"I am very lucky ... I never auditioned, and I had never played a superhero before. 2-3 years before I got the part, I started thinking about it, when I really had no chance of playing Batman ... it was like an alignment of planets"
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‘SWAT’ has been cancelled by CBS for a third time.
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Bong Joon Ho says the one franchise movie he would like to do is ‘ALIEN’, but as a musical.
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Joe Russo says Robert Downey Jr is doing detailed research to prepare to play Doctor Doom
“He’s writing backstory, costume ideas... He just loves really rich 3-dimensional characters & I think he sees a real opportunity here with the character”
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‘Longlegs’ director Osgood Perkins says he wants to make a ‘DARTH VADER’ movie about “the collected dreams & nightmares of Darth Vader told as short stories”
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‘NE ZHA 2’ has passed $2 billion worldwide.
First animated movie and first non-Hollywood movie to achieve the milestone.
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Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef & Cory Michael Smith will star in ‘Succession’ creator Jess Armstrong’s first ever movie
The movie follows a group of billionaire friends who get together against the backdrop of a international crisis
Releasing this Spring on HBO.
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‘DUNE 2’ has won Best Visual Effects at the Oscars
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‘DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN’ Season 2 will be 8 episodes long.
Season 1 is 9 episodes long.
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Kathleen Kennedy says Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie, starring Ryan Gosling, will be set “maybe 5 or 6 years” after ‘THE RISE OF SKYWALKER’
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Kathleen Kennedy says Taika Waititi is now working with a new writer for his Star Wars movie.
“I think if we ever do get a script from Taika, it’s going to be fantastic. I already saw a first act that I loved, but tying him down it’s tricky”
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‘OPPENHEIMER’ will be re-released in select IMAX & 70mm theaters this weekend
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John Lithgow confirms he will play Dumbledore in the ‘HARRY POTTER’ series.
“It's going to define me for the last chapter of my life... I'll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I've said yes”
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Dear Film Enthusiasts,
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Taylor Russell will star in ‘THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR’ alongside Michael B. Jordan who will star in & direct.
The story follows a rich playboy who enjoys stealing art for a hobby but meets his match in an insurance investigator who quickly fall for each other.
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Hans Zimmer reveals that Marvel Studios has approached him about composing MCU film scores:
“It was always, timing wasn't great, and really, quite honestly, I'm looking for other things right now. I've done the [superhero] trifecta”
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Robert Pattinson no longer watches horror films because he gets too scared
“I kept thinking that someone was breaking into my house... so I was sitting on my sofa with 2 kitchen knives... then I fell asleep with them basically in my neck. It was probably a squirrel”
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💵LoftyInc Capital raises $43M to bridge Africa’s series A Gap
Africa’s startup scene just got a big boost! LoftyInc Capital, one of the continent’s most active VC firms, has secured $43 million in the first close of its third fund, LoftyInc Alpha.
🌍 Why This Matters:
For over a decade, LoftyInc has backed early-stage African startups, making early bets on unicorns like Flutterwave, Andela, and Wave. But the firm is now shifting focus: late-seed and Series A funding - a critical gap in Africa’s investment ecosystem.
According to a recent Partech report, Series A funding in Africa saw an 18% drop in average ticket size in 2023, making it harder for promising startups to scale. While pre-seed and seed investments are still thriving, many startups struggle to reach the next level. LoftyInc aims to change that.
💰The Fund’s Focus:
✔️ Investing $1M-$5M in 20-25 startups
✔️ Supporting Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya & Francophone Africa
✔️ Key sectors: Fintech, logistics, health tech, retail, climate, deep tech & AI
✔️Backed by major investors, including Meta, IFC, FMO, Proparco, and sovereign wealth funds from Africa and the Middle East
🏆 More Than Just Capital:
LoftyInc isn’t just writing checks. With 200+ investments and 14 exits, the firm provides:
✅ Market access to help startups scale
✅ Business development support to refine strategy
✅ Investor matchmaking to secure future funding rounds
LoftyInc has already invested in some of Africa’s biggest rising stars, including:
🚗 Moove (Uber-backed vehicle financing)
😀 Thndr (Egypt’s Robinhood-style trading app)
🛒 OmniRetail (B2B e-commerce)
By helping startups bridge the funding gap, LoftyInc is paving the way for Africa’s next generation of unicorns.
Will this be the fund that launches the continent’s next big success story?
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💥 Alpine Eagle raises €10.25M to revolutionize counter-drone warfare
As drones become a dominant force in modern conflicts, Alpine Eagle is stepping up with a next-gen airborne counter-drone system. The Munich-based startup has secured €10.25M ($10.96M) in Series A funding to scale its Sentinel technology - an innovative, cost-effective solution to neutralize hostile drones.
🔥The Growing Threat
Cheap FPV drones ($500) can destroy multi-million-dollar tanks, exposing weaknesses in traditional defense systems. Many ground-based solutions struggle with high costs and terrain limitations, making affordable, scalable countermeasures more urgent than ever.
🛰 How Sentinel Works
Unlike stationary counter-drone turrets, Sentinel is airborne, offering key advantages:
✅ No terrain restrictions – It detects and engages threats regardless of obstacles
✅ Not a static target – Unlike fixed defenses, it can reposition and avoid attacks
✅ Active threat elimination – Uses kamikaze interceptors to capture or destroy enemy drones
✅ AI-powered adaptability – Learns from real-world data to refine its tactics
💸Strong Backing from European Investors:
Alpine Eagle’s funding round was led by British deep-tech VC IQ Capital, alongside General Catalyst, HCVC, and funds from Estonia, Germany, and Poland. The startup aimed for a consortium of investors aligned with the need to strengthen Europe’s defense tech ecosystem.
⚔️ Beyond the Battlefield
While the primary focus is military defense, Alpine Eagle sees broader applications in securing military bases, critical infrastructure, and law enforcement operations. The UK is a key expansion market, reinforcing the company’s growing European footprint.
🛡️The Future of Defense Tech
Alpine Eagle is part of a new wave of AI-driven defense startups pushing the boundaries of autonomous security solutions. The goal? Fewer soldiers operating large-scale drone swarms, shifting their role from piloting to mission management - a game-changer in modern warfare.
With its AI-powered counter-drone swarms, affordable production, and strategic European backing, Alpine Eagle is set to become a key player in next-gen defense technology.
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Neil Patrick Harris has been cast in ‘DEXTER: RESURRECTION’
Also starring Michael C. Hall, Peter Dinklage, Uma Thurman, Krysten Ritter, David Zayas, Jack Alcott and James Remar.
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Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Woll are BOTH returning as Foggy and Karen in ‘DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN’ Season 2.
Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef & Cory Michael Smith will star in ‘Succession’ creator Jess Armstrong’s first ever movie
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🔥 ResilienceVC launches $56M fund to drive financial inclusion
ResilienceVC, a new fintech-focused VC firm, has just announced its $56M debut fund to back startups making financial stability accessible to all Americans 🇺🇸
Founded by Tahira Dosani & Vikas Raj, ResilienceVC is investing in fintechs that help with homeownership, affordable insurance, and access to benefits - bridging the gap in a system that often overlooks low-to-moderate-income individuals.
📌 Key Highlights:
✅ 25 investments planned, with an initial $1M per startup
✅ 75% of portfolio companies have underrepresented founders
✅ Strong regulatory ties from its Washington, D.C. HQ
✅ Backed by MetLife, Skoll Foundation, Ally Financial, & more
With fintech shifting focus to high-net-worth clients & enterprises, ResilienceVC is betting on AI & embedded fintech to build profitable businesses that serve everyone.
💡 What do you think - will this reshape fintech? Drop your thoughts below!👇
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MADAME WEB’ has won 3 awards at the 2025 Razzie Awards:
• Worst Picture.
• Worst Screenplay.
• Dakota Johnson - Worst Actress.
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10 highest paid actors of 2024
1. Dwayne Johnson — $88M
2. Ryan Reynolds — $85M
3. Kevin Hart — $81M
4. Jerry Seinfeld — $60M
5. Hugh Jackman — $50M
6. Brad Pitt — $32M
7. George Clooney — $31M
8. Nicole Kidman — $31M
9. Adam Sandler — $26M
10. Will Smith — $26M
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Kathleen Kennedy says she is not retiring but has been looking at an eventual succession plan for a new leader of Lucasfilm.
“We’ll probably make an announcement months or a year out, and I have every intention of sticking around to help that person be successful”
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Zendaya in 2026:
• Shrek 5 - Dec. 23
• The Odyssey - Jul. 17
• Spider-Man 4 - Jul. 31
• Dune Messiah - Dec. 18
• Euphoria Season 3 - TBA
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‘X-MEN ‘97’ Season 2 will release in 2026.
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Millie raises $12M series A to transform maternity care👶
Millie, a California-based maternity clinic founded by Anu Sharma, has secured a $12 million Series A funding round from an all-female investor group, including RH Capital, TMV, and Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures. This brings the company’s total funding to nearly $19 million💵
Why Millie❓
Sharma’s inspiration for Millie came from her own pregnancy experience in 2019. Despite being the daughter of a doctor, she faced complications that were overlooked by medical professionals. That experience led her to create the maternity clinic she wished had existed when she gave birth - one that offers comprehensive, high-quality, and personalized care for mothers at every stage.
🏥 What Does Millie Offer?
Millie provides full-spectrum maternity and gynecology services, including:
✅ Hybrid care model – in-person visits + virtual consultations
✅ Postpartum coaching & mental health support
✅ Nutrition counseling & remote patient monitoring
✅ AI-powered workflows for efficiency
✅ Collaboration with major insurers & healthcare providers
Unlike traditional maternity care, Millie blends technology with human-centered care, ensuring mothers receive continuous support from pregnancy through postpartum recovery.
📍What’s next?
With fresh funding, Millie plans to expand its physical clinics across California, enhance its AI-driven technology, and grow its network of healthcare partners.
As maternal health challenges persist, innovative, accessible, and personalized care models like Millie could be game-changers.
What do you think - can FemTech reshape the future of maternity care?💬
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