For the first time, Deadpool graced the big screen in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. However, it’s no secret that Ryan Reynolds isn’t fond of how Deadpool was portrayed in that film, often joking about it in both Deadpool and Deadpool 2. This less-than-satisfactory portrayal by movie producers inspired Reynolds and others to leak glimpses of what a genuine Deadpool film could be like.
As a lifelong fan of animated shows, I’m deeply saddened to share that Dan Hennessey, a beloved voice actor and director from my cherished childhood, passed away at the age of 83 on November 13, 2024. His family shared that he peacefully departed at home due to complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Dan left an indelible mark in the world of cartoons, lending his voice to iconic characters such as Chief Quimby from Inspector Gadget, George Raccoon in The Raccoons, Father Bear in Little Bear, and Braveheart Lion on the 1980s Care Bears series. Essentially, Dan was a crucial part of some of the most iconic ’80s cartoons ever created.
At its annual Women in Hollywood gathering on Tuesday, she honored a stellar cast of distinguished actresses, including Danielle Deadwyler, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Zoe Saldaña and Tilda Swinton, for their remarkable artistic and cultural accomplishments.
The television series titled “Dune: Prophecy” has been slated for 2024 broadcast, setting its story of History versus Prophecy in the early stages of 2025. After Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed two-part film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s first installment, showrunner Alison Schapker is carefully crafting the larger narrative of “Dune” with a clear vision. In an interview, she discussed the impact that the Timothée Chalamet-led movies had on the series, along with some particular challenges her team encountered, experiencing both excitement and anxiety in the process.
For the first time, admirers of Disney’s “Moana” got a peek at the live-action portrayal of the title character, skillfully played by Catherine Laga-aia. She is also reprising her role as the demigod Maui in a more tangible form. However, it should be noted that if Maui wasn’t wearing what some X/Twitter users have quickly identified as a muscle suit, he wouldn’t be flesh and blood.