Shazam may have conquered the box office this past weekend, but his biggest challenge is on its way. Dwayne Johnson, one of the flick's producers, took to Instagram Sunday to thank fans for its success — and also to offer a tidbit of info about Black Adam, the classic Shazam nemesis.
Read MoreFrom Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, the British secret agent has faced down countless foes and their myriad plots, from casino-scamming to space-based mass poisonings. Who plays him and how is at the center of the franchise's success, but so too are his villains.
Read MoreIf you enjoyed Pet Sematary, you may be looking for similar films to take you on equally horrifying journeys.
Read MoreWell, that explains that. In a clip aired on Good Morning America and subsequently posted to YouTube, Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) offered a succinct explanation as to where the heck she's been while the Avengers have been busy handling potentially world-ending threats.
Read MoreCaptain Sparkle Fingers has lived up to his name. Shazam! bolted into theaters on Friday, April 5, and, in its first three days out at the domestic box office, pulled in a dazzling $53 million. Directed by horror maestro David F. Sandberg, Shazam! stars Zachary Levi as the eponymous caped crusader.
Read MoreReality TV can go light on the "reality" sometimes, and presenting events as authentic and unaltered while secretly scripting and staging important scenes is common. Here are a few events that TV survivalist Bear Grylls didn't really have to "survive" -- but it sure made for a better story onscreen.
Read MoreThe Walking Dead isn't dying off any time soon.
Read MoreIt takes a performer with a solid resume to make their way into a notable role in any of DC's films — and this deep dive into these actors' other notable roles offers plenty of proof. Here's why some of your favorite DC stars look so familiar.
Read MoreTurns out that the Endgame and the long game are one and the same. Chatting with ComicBook.com, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo confirmed the official run time for the upcoming super-sized superhero flick.
Read MoreThe third phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn't officially ended, and already studio executives are mapping out plans for one of the biggest films of the franchise's fourth phase. Those plans apparently include Kumail Nanjiani, who is in talks to star in The Eternals.
Read MoreThe reports are true: Idris Elba will be a part of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. However, he won't play the character you once thought he would. Elba isn't replacing Will Smith as Deadshot, and is instead moving to a new character whose identity has yet to be revealed.
Read MoreWho's coming back for The Suicide Squad? Amanda — duh! TheWrap reported Friday that Viola Davis is set to reprise her role as Amanda Waller in James Gunn's Suicide Squad reboot. The in-development follow-up will feature a new slate of super-villains, but see the return of Harley Quinn and Boomerang.
Read MoreHere's a look at just how the John Wick star went from a high school dropout to the captivating actor he is today.
Read MoreWhen Shazam! touched down in cinemas, it brought thunderbolts and lightning and fans out in droves. Directed by David F. Sandberg and starring Zachary Levi as the titular hero, Shazam! earned an impressive $5.9 million at the domestic box office during Thursday night previews on April 4.
Read MoreThere are definitely elements in the Shazam! that kids might simply blow right past on their way to experiencing the superhero spectacle and the heart of the family story, while adult superhero fans are still turning those ideas over in their heads.
Read MoreWhat unravels in the final act of this latest adaptation of Stephen King's terrifying bestseller? From ancient beings to ill-advised rituals, here's a look back at how it all goes down — and the ending of Pet Sematary explained.
Read MoreWhat are his powers? What's up with the bad guy? Do superheroes have a group chat or what? Riding on the high of the mischievous, hilarious, and sometimes touching premiere, we want to clear up a couple questions about Billy Batson and his bigger, better self.
Read MoreIt's hard to imagine anybody else playing Earth's Mightiest Heroes, yet it was almost so.
Read MoreRiddle us this: If you combed through the first teaser trailer for Joaquin Phoenix's Joker film, would you spot the hidden nod to another famous Batman villain? After Warner Bros. unleashed fresh Joker footage on Wednesday, fans have noticed what could be an Easter egg for the Riddler.
Read MoreJohnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso will face off once more in the second season of Cobra Kai — and this time, there will be no rules. The second trailer for the hit YouTube Premium series' sophomore season dropped today, and it is — in a word — intense.
Read MoreHollywood has always managed to cash in with genre pictures. When it comes to cinema's biggest bang for the buck, however, studios big and small continue to mine the spooky, blood-spattered realm of horror.
Read MoreThough it wasn't exactly a smash hit upon release, Clue has only continued to rise in esteem as one of the most beloved comedies of the 1980s, and as the film nears its 35th anniversary, its influence is still felt not just because of its style, but because of its cast.
Read MoreWell, hey there, space cowboy. Netflix confirmed Thursday, April 4 that John Cho is the world's new space-faring bounty hunter Spike Spiegel, having nabbed the coveted role on the forthcoming live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop. Joining Cho are Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, and Alex Hassell.
Read MoreThe Avengers nearly broke the internet; now they're coming for the box office. Just days after smashing the record for online advance ticket sales, Avengers: Endgame is being pegged by analysts for a North American debut in the $200-$250 million dollar range, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Read MorePerhaps they were worried about the role, perhaps they weren't impressed with the story, or maybe they had something going on in their personal lives. Whatever the reason, some of Hollywood's most famous movie stars almost turned down their most iconic roles.
Read MoreEvery once in a while — whether intentional or not, for good or for ill — a single movie actually does cause some sort of measurable shift in society.
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