Rave News Today — August 29, 2026
Shailene Woodley Was Crushed When She Found Out Her Scenes in ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Were Cut: The Role of Mary Jane Was ‘My Dream’ and more — today's rave signal.
The world of entertainment is always full of surprises, and today is no exception. We're kicking off the day with some behind-the-scenes news from the world of film and television. Shailene Woodley recently opened up about her experience working on 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2', revealing that she was disappointed to learn that her scenes as Mary Jane Watson had been cut from the final version of the movie. Woodley had apparently been thrilled at the prospect of playing the iconic character, and her excitement was palpable.
In other news, the television landscape is about to get a little more interesting, with Netflix announcing a new spinoff series called 'Arrivals', based on the popular show 'Manifest'. The new series promises to bring a fresh mystery and a new cast to the table, and fans of the original show are likely to be eagerly anticipating its arrival. Meanwhile, actor Owen Thiele is making waves with his portrayal of queer friendship in the film 'Adults', which also stars Connor Storrie. With stories like these emerging, it's clear that the entertainment industry is continuing to evolve and push boundaries in exciting ways.
Today's signal:
• Shailene Woodley Was Crushed When She Found Out Her Scenes in ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Were Cut: The Role of Mary Jane Was ‘My Dream’ (variety.com)
• Owen Thiele on Portraying Queer Friendship in ‘Adults,’ Working With Connor Storrie and Being a ‘Nepo Grandchild’ (variety.com)
• Netflix Orders ‘Manifest’ Spinoff ‘Arrivals,’ With a New Mystery and Cast — Announced on 8/28, Of Course (variety.com)