Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen and famed for his role in the *Karate Kid* films, has died at 63. He transitioned from acting to a successful racing career, leaving behind a legacy in both film and motorsports, as tributes pour in celebrating his life and impact.

Shelley Duvall makes a powerful return in her final film, *The Forest Hills*, a horror story of bloodlust and family strife, after a two-decade Hollywood hiatus.

Director Francis Ford Coppola is suing Variety for $15 million, claiming false allegations of on-set misconduct during the filming of Megalopolis. The lawsuit challenges the publication's reporting, aiming to defend Coppola's reputation amid ongoing controversies surrounding the film.

Vin Diesel's heartfelt tribute to Paul Walker on Instagram offers a glimpse into "Fast & Furious 11," hinting at the possible return of Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, as the franchise approaches its potential conclusion.

*3:10 to Yuma* climbs Netflix's U.S. top 10 chart amid a Western genre revival, with its release boosting interest alongside popular series like *Yellowstone* and *Dark Winds*.

*The Penguin* series, a spinoff from *The Batman*, outshines its predecessor with a higher Rotten Tomatoes score, fueling anticipation for the DC Elseworlds franchise's future. This success may revive shelved spinoffs and introduce new character-centric series, underscoring the franchise's quality and potential.

In *Happy Gilmore 2*, Julie Bowen confirms her character Virginia remains with Adam Sandler's Happy, as the sequel revisits their lives decades later. Alongside returning antagonist Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald, and newcomer Bad Bunny, the film promises to explore the evolving dynamics and renewed rivalries from the original comedy.

The article explores the creative decision to give Delia Deetz an accidental death in *Beetlejuice Beetlejuice*, a choice that maintained the film's comedic tone and avoided the darker implications of her originally proposed suicide.

A fan art piece imagines Scott Adkins as Batman in *The Brave and the Bold*, advocating for a less armored, more agile Batsuit in the DCU to align with its fantastical setting and differentiate from Robert Pattinson's grittier portrayal.

This tribute highlights the humanity and depth of Darth Vader, as portrayed by James Earl Jones, through artwork and animations by Warrick Wong, illustrating the complexity beneath the iconic villain's intimidating exterior.