David Thompson

5 days ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Oscar Isaac recently addressed the burning question on many Star Wars fans' minds: will Poe Dameron be back for Rey's (Daisy Ridley) next adventure? While attending a special Andor screening, Isaac commented on the possibility of reprising his role in the upcoming Star Wars project. After a recent Andor Season 2 screening in New York, Oscar Isaac was asked directly by a fan if he's going to return as Poe Dameron in Rey's upcoming movie.

5 days ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Disney+ has seen a significant spike in subscribers in 2025, with three standout titles leading its monumental growth. The streaming platform's recent growth is being credited to the breakout success of select films and series that have drawn in an array of demographics. Contrary to its own projections, Disney+ reported a surprising increase in subscribers for the March 2025 quarter, gaining 1.4 million users instead of experiencing the expected decline.

6 days ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

In the age of cinematic universes, many film fans would be shocked to remember how much money some truly awful superhero films made at the box office. During the 2010s, Disney's 2009 purchase of Marvel Studios paid dividends, producing the greatest collective franchise in Hollywood history. Warner Bros. tried its super-variation, the DCEU, which attempted to catch up with the MCU, leaving many comics fans disappointed.

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Four popular comic book Spider-Man villains now appear to be effectively banned from joining Tom Holland in the MCU. The executives in charge of these complicated character rights have seemingly ruined all hope of Spider-Man fighting his full rogues' gallery. Despite its ambitions, Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) has been met with largely negative reception, with critics and fans alike criticizing its inconsistent tone, underdeveloped characters, and lack of a cohesive narrative.

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

A new Spider-Man: Brand New Day report sets up Peter Parker's (Tom Holland) long-awaited college debut, hinting at a fresh chapter for the hero. Spider-Man 4 is expected to explore Peter's life as a student following the events of No Way Home, where his past identity was erased to his closest friends. Industry insider Daniel Richtman revealed that Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios are currently casting teacher roles for Spider-Man 4.