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Mike Flanagan’s fourth Carrie adaptation is headed to Amazon Prime on October 7, with a Comic-Con trailer that updates the Stephen King classic for modern teens, tackling online cruelty and real-life issues like bullying and active-shooter drills, informed by high schoolers’ experiences in the writers’ room.
On Monday, July 27, 2026, the Sun forms a trine with Neptune, boosting romance. Cancer loosens up and leans into love, Leo stays open to a mind‑driven connection that could become more, and Pisces puts themselves out there to form new connections, inviting happiness and love into their lives.
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige addresses fan backlash to the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, arguing that Thanos’ rise was built up gradually over years and that Doomsday is meant to be Doom’s introductory, unfolding story. He notes the difference between pacing a single film and planting breadcrumbs across multiple projects, while acknowledging audiences eager for a stronger buildup ahead of the Secret Wars timeline.
On Monday, July 27, 2026, Pluto sextiles the Sun in Leo, delivering a favorable day for five signs—Sagittarius, Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, and Aries: Sagittarius experiences open, honest conversations; Pisces gains the power to shape their future and cuts ties with unhelpful people; Cancer makes progress with money through friendships; Scorpio gets space and respect at home; Aries discovers romance within their friend circle.
Ryan Reynolds surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con by appearing in Deadpool costume and posting a behind‑the‑scenes video, thanking attendees for their unwavering devotion; he marks a decade since the first film, notes Deadpool & Wolverine has racked up about $1.3B globally, and confirms Deadpool 4 is in development with more to come.
At San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige argues fans overstate Thanos’ build-up, noting his pre-Infinity War appearances were minor, and says Avengers: Doomsday will similarly introduce Doctor Doom for both longtime readers and newcomers, with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doom; the film opens December 18, 2026.
Aubrey Plaza shared a mirror selfie on Instagram showing her growing baby bump as she prepares to welcome her first child with boyfriend Christopher Abbott; she previously debuted the bump in April, years after the death of her estranged husband Jeff Baena. Abbott expressed excitement about becoming a father, and Plaza has discussed motherhood on the SmartLess podcast.
Tom Holland revealed on the Dish Podcast that some older films were hard to promote because he believes they were “shit,” contrasting with the smoother promos for projects he’s proud of, like The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Odyssey has crossed $300M globally in its first week, and Holland calls the promotional run for both films a bit of a victory lap as he promotes them this summer.
Christopher Atkins says his drinking cost him the lead in Footloose, which went to Kevin Bacon, after he failed an audition while intoxicated; he’s now nearly four decades sober and reflecting on his career, including his breakout in The Blue Lagoon.
Seven-time Jeopardy! champion Dr. Courtney Shah died at 52 on July 22, 2026 after a brain cancer battle, per her family. A former history professor who appeared on Jeopardy! in 2021 and the 2022 Tournament of Champions, Shah stopped treatment and entered hospice; her daughter Maya shared CaringBridge updates as fans mourn her.
Kacey Musgraves has canceled several dates on her Middle of Nowhere tour—including Chicago on Aug. 20, Boston on Aug. 29, and Brooklyn on Sept. 2—with refunds issued to ticket holders. Sources say the singer is doing well, and the tour was originally planned to begin Aug. 21, though these dates were dropped and refunds processed within 7–10 business days.
Matt Damon says he shed down to 167 pounds—his high school weight—for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, using a strict, weighed gluten-free diet and a year-long beard to embody Odysseus. He emphasizes a practical, camera-driven approach with no CGI, and notes that he now hopes to avoid dangerous, extreme weight fluctuations after previous experiences; production reportedly featured intense personal discipline and later influenced his dietary choices to continue gluten-free eating post-production as he and Nolan pursued an authentic, lean-warrior look for the epic.
Comic-Con 2026 showcased a wave of reveals from Marvel, Prime Video, Apple TV, and AMC: Ghost Rider in a 2028 film, David Jonsson as Black Panther, Blade Runner 2099 on Prime Video, The Rings of Power Season 3 with new cast, Mike Flanagan's Carrie on Prime Video, and Apple TV's Neuromancer, signaling major bets for the next two years and more to come.
Aubrey Plaza revealed she’s expecting her first child with Christopher Abbott and shared a rare mirror selfie showing her bare baby bump ahead of birth; the couple publicly announced the pregnancy in April and have been preparing for motherhood.
In House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6, Ser Criston Cole is killed by a hail of arrows after a doomed duel as Rhaenyra’s faction tightens its grip. Daemon struggles to rally the City Watch and hunts conspirators in King’s Landing, while Alicent and Helaena hide and Rhaenyra moves to neutralize Aemond. Alys reveals five dragon eggs—including Dreamfyre—to Aemond, sparking a dangerous new alliance. Velaryon loyalties shift as Corlys returns to the capital and Baratheon intrigue heats up, setting the stage for more bloodshed and mounting factional rifts.