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The Last Great Movie Poster Artist Has Left Us
Drew Struzan wasn’t just a movie poster artist — he was the brush behind our imagination. From Star Wars to Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and The Thing, his work captured the heart of adventure and defined what movie magic looked like for generations. His passing marks the end of an era when posters were more than promotion — they were portals to our dreams.
The Future of Cinema Belongs to Horror and Anime
Hollywood keeps trying to manufacture “event” blockbusters out of every superhero and legacy sequel, and audiences have stopped buying it. Meanwhile, horror and anime—once treated as niche curiosities—are packing theaters with genuine urgency. The Conjuring: Last Rites and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle prove it: smaller budgets, passionate fans, and cultural moments that feel worth showing up for. Horror has the staying power, anime has the spectacle, and together they might just be the real lifeline for theaters.
Warner Bros. Legacy Reduced to becoming Hollywood’s Cheapest Whore
Warner Bros. used to be the crown jewel of Hollywood. Now it’s a pawn, up for sale yet again—this time to Paramount Skydance, backed by Larry Ellison’s bottomless fortune. David Zaslav swore he’d turned things around after years of chaos, and 2025 has been one of Warner’s best theatrical years in a decade. But instead of a comeback, it’s just another sales pitch. Warner Bros. isn’t a studio anymore. It’s an asset.
Universal Finally Admits the Fast Saga Jumped the Shark
The Fast & Furious saga has pulled off tanks, skyscraper jumps, and billion-dollar heists. But when F9 strapped a Pontiac to a rocket and went to space, the franchise finally hit a wall. Even Universal’s Donna Langley now admits it was a misstep. With Fast X: Part 2 aiming to return to Los Angeles and its street-racing roots, the question is simple: can the finale bring this $7 billion beast back down to Earth?
The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Could Pass $1 Billion
The Wizard of Oz is pulling in $2 million a day at Las Vegas’s Sphere, turning an 86-year-old movie into the year’s most profitable “blockbuster.” With $200 tickets, 16K screens, and 4D effects, it’s less film revival than spectacle—and it may reshape how Hollywood thinks about the big screen.
Critterz Is Toy Story for the AI Era — and That’s a Good Thing
Critterz isn’t a threat to art — it’s proof that the tools don’t matter as much as the story you tell. Made in nine months with a $30 million budget, this AI-powered animated feature could be the Toy Story moment of our time. Don’t fear AI in film. Embrace it, because when it works, it proves the only thing that matters is whether a story makes you feel something.
Do We Really Need the 61st Amityville Horror Movie? Apparently So
David F. Sandberg gave us Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation, proving he’s one of the most inventive horror directors of the last decade. So why is Hollywood sticking him with yet another Amityville Horror remake? With over sixty versions already floating around, the haunted-house brand should’ve been laid to rest years ago. Instead, Sandberg’s stuck in director jail, punished for studio failures he didn’t cause, while Hollywood keeps chasing IP instead of originality.
The Conjuring Shows Hollywood’s Hypocrisy in Real Time
The Conjuring universe has raked in billions by selling itself as “based on a true story.” But when a 2017 report exposed disturbing allegations about Ed and Lorraine Warren—the very couple the franchise is built on—Hollywood shrugged and kept the money machine rolling. Twelve years, eight films, and one ugly truth buried under box office receipts.
Terminator AI Fears + Harry Potter’s Decade + Ahsoka Rumor Debunked | HWAD 08.11.25
In this episode of Hollywood After Dark, we cover everything from remembering Robin Williams 11 years after his passing to James Cameron’s AI-fueled Terminator dilemma, the resurgence of physical media, and Warner Bros.’ 10-year Harry Potter plan. Plus, we fact-check the Ewan McGregor/Ahsoka Season 2 rumor and dive into John Boyega’s vision for Finn’s Star Wars arc. Six stories, one show, and plenty of unfiltered perspective.
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