Exciting Updates in the Entertainment World: The Punisher's Big-Screen Debut, Highlander Remake, and Music Festival News
Jon Bernthal's The Punisher is set to make his big-screen debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day alongside Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and Sadie Sink. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film is scheduled for release on July 31st, 2026. Bernthal first portrayed The Punisher in Netflix's Daredevil series before starring in his own spin-off. He recently returned for Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again and will also feature in a standalone Punisher special preceding the Spider-Man movie.
Russell Crowe has been cast in the upcoming Highlander remake, joining Henry Cavill and directed by Chad Stahelski. Crowe's role in the film is unspecified, leaving fans to speculate if he will play a villain or a mentor figure akin to Sean Connery's character. The production of Stahelski's Highlander, an Amazon Studios movie, is set to begin this fall.
The Capitol Groove Festival is offering free entry to Bonnaroo ticket holders after a rainy Bonnaroo 2025. The Hartford-based music festival will take place on June 28th-29th, featuring artists like Khruangbin, Bleachers, CAKE, and Thundercat. Boston Calling will be on hiatus in 2026, returning on a new weekend in 2027, coinciding with other major festivals.
Gailard Sartain, known for his roles in Hee Haw, Ernest movies, and Hey Vern, It's Ernest!, passed away at the age of 78. The Tulsa native had a prolific career in film and television, appearing in numerous shows and movies. Dr. Demento, the radio DJ who introduced artists like "Weird Al" Yankovic and Cheech & Chong, is retiring after 55 years on the air. The final episode of The Dr. Demento Show will air on October 11th, 2025, celebrating the show's history and top novelty songs.