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Action & Adventure Movies (1)

  • What The Cast Of Ghostbusters Looks Like Today

    Ghostbusters was a huge hit, and its cast reaped the benefits. Some went on to become comedy megastars, others respected dramatic actors, and some iconic character actors. From the titular heroes themselves to their bureaucratic nemesis, here's what the cast of Ghostbusters looks like today.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More

Cartoon Shows (3)

  • Gremlins Animated Series In Development At WarnerMedia

    Get ready for another infestation of Gremlins. WarnerMedia has announced that an animated series based on Joe Dante's iconic 1984 film has been put into development for its as-yet unnamed streaming service. The series will serve as a prequel, according to a report by Variety.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Hulu Orders Four Marvel Adult Animated Series

    It's déjà vu all over again. Hulu is re-upping on its Marvel content with four new adult animated series, led by Kevin Smith's Howard the Duck. The four shows will eventually cross over with a team-up special entitled The Offenders, according to a report by Deadline.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More

Comics (1)

  • FX Orders Series Based On Comic Y: The Last Man

    The last man on Earth is finally getting his due. FX announced that it has ordered Y, based on the beloved DC/Vertigo comic Y: The Last Man ​from writer Brian K. Vaughn and artist Pia Guerra, to series. The adaptation is expected to hit the screen sometime in 2020.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More

DC (14)

  • Titans: DC Universe Series Casts Joshua Orpin As Superboy

    The Titans are getting a Super new addition. As teased in the season one finale, Connor Kent — AKA Kon-El, AKA Superboy — will be making an appearance in season two of the DC Universe series. Relative newcomer Joshua Orpin has been cast in the role, according to Collider.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • What The Cast Of Batman Looks Like Today

    Alongside Tim Burton's stylistic and directorial vision, many incredible actors helped to reestablish the Caped Crusader's influence in popular culture. It's been thirty years since they populated Gotham, so what have all these talented folks been up to more recently?

    By Morgana Santilli Read More
  • Stargirl: Amy Smart, Three Others Join Cast Of DC Universe Series

    The stellar cast of Stargirl is finally complete. The Geoff Johns-produced DC Universe series has finished up casting with the addition of Neil Jackson, Hunter Sansone, Trae Romano, and veteran actress Amy Smart, who has been a steady presence in TV and film for over two decades.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • That's What's Up: 7 Superhero Teams That Should Be On TV

    Now that we've got shows about the Titans, the Doom Patrol, random X-Men, the Gotham City Police Department, and a team of C-list DC heroes who are so weird that their season finale actually involved a demon from hell fighting a 12-foot tall Care Bear, there's no limits on what might happen next.

    By Chris Sims Read More
  • Ben Affleck Breaks Silence On Why He's No Longer Batman

    Batfleck has officially sent his cape and cowl to the cleaners, hung it up neatly in his closet, and flown out of Wayne Manor. Speaking during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ben Affleck finally came forward and explained in no uncertain terms why he is no longer playing Batman.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Gorgeous Artwork Imagines Daniel Radcliffe As The Next Wolverine

    From Harry Potter to arguably the hairiest member of the X-Men team. Piggy-backing off the chatter that Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe might take over for Hugh Jackman as the next Wolverine, digital artist BossLogic created stunning artwork imagining what he could look like as the famous mutant.

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  • This Mega Star Is Rumored For The Lead Role In The Batman

    When Ben Affleck confirmed he wouldn't lead Matt Reeves' The Batman, the grapevine bloomed with dozens of names believed to be contenders to replace Affleck. The latest star the rumor mill has churned out as a potential candidate to become the new Batman is a surprising one.

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  • Actor From Man Of Steel Wants To Be The Next Batman

    In the iconic words of one Juno MacGuff, "Whoa, dream big!" With the knowledge that Ben Affleck won't reprise his role as the Caped Crusader for director Matt Reeves' The Batman, an actor from Man of Steel has tossed his name into the running for the superhero gig.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Superman Cameo Confirmed For Shazam! Is Not Who You Think

    Shazam and Superman are, as stated by several sources in the cinema world, set to sit side by side on the silver screen this spring. But before any DC fans start jumping for joy, know this: the actor who is meant to pop up in Shazam! isn't the Superman star most are familiar with.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Flash Thompson

    Before Mary Jane, before J. Jonah Jameson, and even before Aunt May and Uncle Ben, there was Eugene "Flash" Thompson. He's the single oldest supporting character in the Spider-Man saga, and as you might expect, that gives him a pretty complicated history, even by Spidey standards.

    By Chris Sims Read More

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Exclusives (4)

  • 5 Best And 5 Worst Moments At The 2019 Oscars

    The 91st Academy Awards were broadcast on February 24, 2019, and as is the case with every Oscars telecast, there were plenty of surprises and snubs to fill the evening. From rabbit costumes to a controversial Best Picture winner, here are the 5 best and 5 worst moments from the 2019 Oscars.

    By Nina Starner Read More
  • The Best New Netflix Arrivals Of March 2019

    No matter how you break it down, there's going to be a ton of streaming options trickling onto Netflix over the next 31 days. So we picked through the mass of new releases to come up with the best, most exciting, and most original Netflix releases for March 2019.

    By Andrew Handley Read More
  • The 5 Best And 5 Worst Jake Gyllenhaal Movies

    While the chameleonic Jake Gyllenhaal has appeared in some of the best films of the past 25 years, there have been more than a few head-scratching misfires along the way. With Velvet Buzzsaw continuing to confound even his biggest fans, let's break down some of the star's highs and lows.

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  • The Worst Parents In Movie History

    Maybe it's a mom putting her baby's life at risk or a dad stopping his son from pursuing his dreams. Or maybe the parents are just straight-up homicidal. Whether they're letting loose with emotional abuse or trying to give their kids a permanent timeout, these are the worst parents in movie history.

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Fantasy Movies (1)

  • Things J.K. Rowling Regrets About Harry Potter

    Harry Potter scribe J.K. Rowling has created an entire wizarding world that has sparked the imaginations of millions across the globe for years now. Her accomplishments have made her a very rich and powerful person, but that doesn't mean she lives without regret.

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History Movies (2)

  • Chris Hemsworth To Star In Hulk Hogan Biopic

    From Asgardian King to Lord of the Ring. Chris Hemsworth, who shot to worldwide fame for his role as Thor in the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been tapped to play the lead in a forthcoming biopic based on the life of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More

Marvel (16)

  • Disney+ Marvel Series Will Be Important To 'Entire Post-Endgame MCU'

    According to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, the upcoming Marvel Disney+ series will be incredibly important only to Disney and Marvel Studios as companies and to the success of the new streamer but also to the whole of the MCU after the events of Avengers: Endgame, due out this April.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Ways Spider-Man Can Kill Thanos

    While he might seem like he's out of his league when it comes to cosmic conflagrations like the one we're about to see in Endgame, Spidey has a knack for pulling off the impossible, and might just be the one who takes out Thanos.

    By Chris Sims Read More
  • Sacrifices That Marvel Movie Actors Had To Make

    If you're going to star in a superhero movie, you need to have a superhero attitude and willingness to go above and beyond expectations. Peter Parker's Uncle Ben always said that with great power comes great responsibility; likewise, the MCU proves that with great roles come great sacrifices.

    By Nick Hemming Read More
  • How The Cast Of Captain Marvel Should Actually Look

    Once relegated strictly to black molded rubber, movie superheroes have started to proudly wear costumes more closely fashioned after their source material. Captain Marvel is the latest stunning example, taking influences from some of the stranger, more cosmic sides of the Marvel Universe.

    By Chris Rohling Read More
  • Kevin Feige: Marvel's Eternals Might Span Thousands Of Years

    The Eternals may be playing the long game. Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige gave a few details about the forthcoming flick in a recent interview, including the fact that — in keeping with the comic source material — it may span "tens of thousands of years."

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Superheroes Responsible For A Crazy Amount Of Deaths

    Although some superheroes manage to live up to their non-homicidal ideals, and can sleep well at night with a completely clean conscience, most caped crusaders have caused at least a few people to die at some point while trying to save the world.

    By Claire Mulkerin Read More
  • Captain Marvel Post-Credits Scenes Confirmed

    Make no mistake about it, Marvelites — Captain Marvel may be the first Marvel film led by a female superhero, but it's sticking to franchise traditions by including not one but two post-credits scenes. The movie is said to feature pre-credits scenes as well.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • How Black Panther Changed The Oscars Forever

    Superhero movies have dominated the box office, but it's rare for them to be honored with nominations in the major Academy Awards categories — let alone the biggest one of all. With that in mind, here's a look at how Black Panther made history, and how this marks a turning point for the Oscars.

    By Jaron Pak Read More
  • Marvel's Loki Series Taps Rick And Morty Writer As Showrunner

    You may not be able to add "a sci-fi word to a car word and hope it means something," but you can add a Rick and Morty writer to a Marvel project and hope it turns out wonderfully. Marvel Studios has tapped Michael Waldron as the showrunner of the forthcoming series centered around Loki.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Captain Marvel Tracking For $100M+ Opening Weekend

    Fire up the Mighty Marvel Money Machine. Captain Marvel has landed on the radar of industry analysts, who are predicting that the 21st installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is on course for an opening weekend in the neighborhood of $100 million dollars.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Nick Fury

    Before he became the glue that holds together the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Nick Fury went through decades of evolution in some of the most thrilling, complex, and downright weird comics ever published.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Captain Marvel TV Spot Soars Into Super Bowl 2019

    She's going to take you higher, further, faster. During Super Bowl LIII on Sunday, February 3, Marvel Studios dropped a hot new spot for the Brie Larson-led superhero flick Captain Marvel. The footage features the iconic line from the initial Captain Marvel comic run: Higher, further, faster.

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Movie News (32)

  • Bond 25: Rami Malek In Talks To Play Villain

    Rami Malek could be moving from belting out iconic tunes in Bohemian Rhapsody to bringing chaos and destruction to the life of the most famous spy in the world in Bond 25. A new report published by Collider details that Malek is in "final negotiations" to play the villain in the next Bond movie.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Frozen 2 Plot Details Reportedly Revealed

    Finding out everything we can about Frozen 2 before it launches in theaters? Yeah, we'll never let it go. Luckily for us, the fine folks at Slashfilm aren't about to abandon that endeavor either. The outlet recently picked up a scoop regarding plot details for the Frozen sequel.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Dark Phoenix Poster Released Ahead Of New Trailer

    Tuesday was a big day for movies, as just after Warner Bros. unveiled the second trailer for Detective Pikachu, 20th Century Fox rolled out a new poster for Dark Phoenix and promised that another trailer will launch on Wednesday.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II In Talks To Star In Jordan Peele's Candyman

    With his hook for hand, he's coming to terrify a new generation of audiences. The Get Down star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talk to star in the Jordan Peele-produced "spiritual sequel" to the 1992 horror classic Candyman, although no deal has yet been finalized, according to a report by Variety.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Stars Who Were Snubbed From The Oscars 'In Memoriam' Segment

    Wow, Oscar, you sure have a selective memory. Per tradition, Sunday night's Academy Awards telecast featured an "In Memoriam" segment highlighting notable personalities we've lost over the last year — and, also per tradition, a number of beloved entertainment giants were inexplicably omitted.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Disney Breaks Silence On Will Smith's Genie

    Is the House of Mouse down with the new, blue Genie, or is Disney denouncing its very own creation? The company kept quiet after the internet completely torched Will Smith following the newest live-action Aladdin trailer drop, but now, Disney has come forward to address the blue Genie debacle.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Jason Reitman Clarifies Controversial Ghostbusters Comment

    Like Peter Venkman was "fuzzy on the whole good-bad thing," so too is Jason Reitman, who has had to do some damage control after making a controversial comment about his upcoming Ghostbusters movie. Reitman recently stated that he doing everything he can to "hand the movie back to the fans."

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Gwyneth Paltrow Will Leave The MCU After Avengers: Endgame

    Auf wiedersehen, Pepper Potts. Gwyenth Paltrow has revealed to Variety that she is exiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe and stepping away from her post as the "most capable, qualified, trustworthy person" Tony Stark has ever met following the upcoming release of Avengers: Endgame.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Black Widow Solo Movie Gets A New Screenwriter

    A new writer has joined the Black Widow party (although she doesn't see how it's a party). Marvel has tapped Ned Benson (of the Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby trilogy) to revamp the script for the superspy's solo vehicle. The first draft has been turned in by Jac Schaeffer.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • How Will Smith Saved The Matrix

    Before Will Smith headed straight to the Wild Wild West, he breezed right by The Matrix. In a new video posted to his personal YouTube channel, Smith dropped a bombshell: he turned down the opportunity to star as Thomas A. Anderson (a.k.a. Neo) in the famed sci-fi film The Matrix.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Avengers 4 Leak Reveals Another Unexpected Return

    What once was old is new again. As has often been the case in the past, the official LEGO set for an upcoming Marvel film — in this case, the long-awaited Avengers: Endgame — may have revealed a major spoiler. Namely, the return of the Chitauri, the invading alien race from the first Avengers movie.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Shaft Trailer Brings Together Three Generations Of Justice-Seekers

    More Shaft than you can handle. That's exactly what Warner Bros. Pictures delivered on Wednesday, when the studio dropped the very first trailer for Shaft, the reboot-slash-sequel that sees three generations of butt-kicking justice-seekers band together on a personal mission for vengeance.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Us: New Poster Reveals The Face Of Terror

    Everybody has a dark side. The latest poster for Jordan Peele's upcoming fright fest Us was released today, and true to form for a film bent on giving us nightmares with its marketing materials alone, it features one hell of a terrifying image.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Fox's X-Men Movies On Hold During Merger With Disney

    Since the Disney-Fox merger was announced, there has been a ton of uncertainty over the fates of Fox's Marvel films such as Gambit and X-Force. Now, X-Men franchise producer Lauren Shuler Donner has come forward to reveal that all of Fox's X-movies are on hold until the merger goes through.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Is Taika Waititi Directing Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3?

    Will Taika Waititi shift to another corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for his next big feature? During FX's Television Critics Association presentation on Monday, Thor: Ragnarok filmmaker Waititi addressed rumors that he would replace James Gunn to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Nicolas Cage To Star In H.P. Lovecraft Adaptation Color Out Of Space

    Nicolas Cage is returning for another dose of mind-bending scares. Fresh off last year's completely bonkers horror flick Mandy, Cage will star in a modern adaptation of the H.P. Lovecraft novella Color Out of Space. The film is currently in production, and is being directed by Richard Stanley.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Hobbs & Shaw Gets An Official Trailer

    Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw are back, and they're as Fast & Furious as ever. The trailer for Hobbs & Shaw dropped this morning on YouTube, and it comes just as loaded with quips, butt-kicking, and explosions as you'd expect — plus, it gives us a first look at Idris Elba's villain, Brixton.

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  • Gremlins Actor Dick Miller Dies At 90

    Veteran character actor Dick Miller, whose screen career covered six decades and who is perhaps best known for his role as the crotchety World War II vet Murray Futterman in the 1984 Joe Dante classic Gremlins, has died (via Variety). He was 90.

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Movies (22)

  • Will Smith Drops Out Of Suicide Squad Sequel

    This Suicide Squad star is now sittin' sewer-side, all alone and left out of the forthcoming sequel. Alright, that is, admittedly, a really melodramatic painting of the truth, but it's the truth nonetheless: Deadshot actor Will Smith has exited Warner Bros. and DC Films' Suicide Squad sequel.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Tom Hanks' Brother

    Jim Hanks has been acting in film and television, in both live-action and voiceover work, for decades now, and while he's never risen to the heights of his brother, there's a good chance you've seen or heard his work at some point.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Spider-Verse: Directors Talk Sequel Plans, Original Script

    Our return trip to the Spider-Verse won't be a simple rehash. Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsay, and Rodney Rothman — the directing trio behind the Oscar-winning animated smash Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse — recently sat down with Collider to discuss their thoughts on the sequel.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Famous Directors' Biggest Box Office Bombs

    Every director, no matter how popular, has a few turkeys on their resume. Most of these bombs weren't career killers. Some may have even saved their directors' careers by teaching them a lesson in Hollywood's rarest commodity: humility.

    By Hunter Cates Read More
  • Scenes Actors Wanted Cut From The Movie

    Some of the time, these actors' demands for scenes to be cut were met. Others weren't. A few remain contentious to this day. Regardless, here are some of the more famous, infamous, and surprising examples of scenes actors wanted cut from the finished film.

    By Zachary Vasquez Read More
  • Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone Reboot Gets Official Trailer, Key Art

    According to that signpost up ahead, things are going to get weird at our next stop. CBS All Access released an official trailer for The Twilight Zone, Jordan Peele's reboot of the iconic sci-fi/horror anthology series, to its YouTube channel this morning.Along with the spot came new key art.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Movie Sidekicks Who Don't Get Enough Credit

    The world of cinema is packed with heroes, and every good hero needs a good sidekick. But just like heroes, not all sidekicks are created equal, and some are just plain overlooked. Here are some of our favorite heroic allies who don't get enough love.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Jason Momoa Cast In Dune Remake

    We've said it before, and we'll say it again: it seems like everyone who's anyone in Hollywood is joining the Dune remake. The newest A-lister to board the sci-fi remake is Jason Momoa, the actor known as Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones and the splashy, half-human fish boy Arthur Curry from Aquaman.

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  • Josh Brolin Cast In Dune Remake

    Did everyone who survived Thanos' universe-splitting snap in Avengers: Infinity War join Denis Villeneuve's Dune remake? Because the cast is growing bigger with each passing day. The latest addition to the new Dune movie, is the man who played the purple-skinned despot himself, Josh Brolin.

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  • Movies That Changed The Ending At The Last Minute

    Film is an expensive and complicated medium. When storytellers suddenly realize that their movie is heading for an unsatisfying conclusion, it can result in some exhausting and expensive behind-the-scenes headaches.

    By Claire Mulkerin Read More
  • LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Details You Missed

    Even if you're really watching the film, you might get so swept up in the story that you'll miss a few of the more notable minor moments. But don't worry — we're here to help. Now that you've seen the film, here's a look at all the details you might have missed in The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Ginnifer Goodwin Cast In Episode Of Twilight Zone Reboot

    The Twilight Zone just keeps getting more crowded. Once Upon a Time's Ginnifer Goodwin has been cast in an episode of executive producer/narrator Jordan Peele's forthcoming reboot of the classic anthology series for CBS All Access. She'll star in an entry titled "Point of Origin."

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Halloween Sequel Reportedly Scores Scott Teems As Writer

    People of Haddonfield and fans across the world, beware. Michael Myers is making a comeback. According to a recent story by Collider, Universal and Blumhouse are starting up a sequel to director David Gordon Green's Halloween reboot, having reportedly tapped Scott Teems as the film's writer.

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  • Small Details In The Big Game Avengers: Endgame Trailer You Missed

    The trailer was still packed with details and moments that seemed to hide plenty of significance. While we can't know for sure what any of these scenes might truly mean until Avengers: Endgame comes out in late April, we can definitely make some educated (or not-so-educated) guesses.

    By Brian P. Rubin Read More
  • Mark Hamill 'Reveals' Episode IX Title After Super Bowl Letdown

    Feeling shortchanged by the trailer showings at the 2019 Super Bowl? Left hungering for a sneak peek at the next Star Wars movie, the one reportedly meant to end the Skywalker saga for good? Mark Hamill, mister Luke Skywalker himself, has a little something for you: the "title" of Episode IX.

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  • Uncomfortable Movie Scenes We'll Never Watch Again

    Some movie scenes fill us with joy, others make us bust a gut laughing, and some make our hearts swell with love. But not every scene can be so uplifting. On the flip side of the cinematic coin, we've got movie moments that are just plain unsettling.

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  • The Untold Truth Of The Oscars

    Winning an Oscar can take a career to new heights, and the ceremony is always full of surprises. From the addition and removal of various categories to the strangest Oscar victories to that one time dozens of statuettes were stolen, this is the untold truth of the Oscars.

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News (7)

  • Rambo: Last Blood Gets Release Date

    There will be blood. Lionsgate has announced the release date for Rambo: Last Blood, the fifth and final entry in Sylvester Stallone's venerable action series that began nearly four decades ago. The flick will hit screens on September 20, according to a report by Deadline.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Aquaman 2 Gets Release Date

    A return trip to Atlantis is on the (distant) horizon. Warner Brothers has set an official release date for the sequel to last year's smash hit Aquaman, but here's the bad news: it'll be awhile. The flick will splash down in theaters on December 16, 2022.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Escape Room 2 In The Works, Original Director Returning

    You're invited to play for your life... again. Columbia Pictures announced Monday that a sequel to Escape Room is officially in the works. Director Adam Robitel is returning for the follow-up film, as are screenwriter Bragi F. Schut and producer Neal H. Moritz.

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  • Godzilla Vs. Kong, Annabelle 3 Release Dates Changed

    The same time the studio stamped Space Jam 2, the LeBron James-led, Ryan Coogler-produced sequel to the 1996 live-action-animated classic, with a July 2021 debut date, Warner Bros. also swapped the launches of two of its hotly anticipated films: Godzilla vs. Kong and Annabelle 3.

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  • LeBron James' Space Jam 2 Scores Release Date

    Come on and slam, and welcome (back) to the jam. Warner Bros. has announced a release date for Space Jam 2, the sequel to the animated-slash-live-action sports comedy from 1996. Directed by Terence Nance, the film stars LeBron James and has Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coogler attached as producer.

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  • Aquaman Spin-Off Film The Trench In The Works

    Grab your scuba gear and your open-water swim goggles — we're diving into The Trench. Warner Bros. Pictures is working on an Aquaman spin-off entitled (you're ahead of us here, readers) The Trench. The film will center on the deadly, anglerfish-like creatures from the darkest kingdom in Atlantis.

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Recaps (2)

  • The Ending Of The Prodigy Explained

    The moral of The Prodigy is simple: creepy kids are creepy. But lurking under the surface of this tale of alarming offspring is a deeper story of a mother's love, a child's place in the world, and even a little Buddhism for good measure.

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  • The Dark Tower Ending Explained

    This long-awaited film version of Stephen King's beloved book series weaves a new story through King's design while attempting to be both an adaptation and a kind of sequel. With all that complexity in mind, let's explain the ending of The Dark Tower.

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Television (27)

  • How The Alaskan Bush People Really Make Their Money

    How can the Browns afford Ami's medical care for cancer in California if they couldn't afford the dentist in Alaska? Can they really feed seven hungry kids for six months with the one deer they shot last season? And what about before the cameras arrived — how did the Browns make money then?

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  • Game Of Thrones: New Season 8 Character Photos Unveiled

    The brisk chill of winter has fallen over Westeros — but HBO has brought the heat with a collection of brand-new Game of Thrones season 8 character photos. Over on Twitter, the premium cabler rolled out 20 new one-sheets for the impending final chapter of Thrones.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Game Of Thrones: Why George R.R. Martin Said No To A Season 8 Cameo

    Winter has finally arrived in Westeros, but George R.R. Martin is staying far away — at least in front of the camera on the small screen, that is, as the Game of Thrones mastermind turned down an opportunity to make a cameo appearance on the eighth and final season of the fantasy epic. Here's why.

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  • The OA Part 2 Gets Trailer, Premiere Date

    Get ready to jump into another dimension with The OA. Netflix dropped a trailer for Part II of its mind-bending sci-fi/fantasy series this morning on its official YouTube Channel. The spot also served as an announcement for the release date of the next batch of episodes: March 22.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Game Of Thrones Scenes Actors Didn't Want To Film

    How did your favorite Game of Thrones stars really feel while they were filming some of the most dramatic, intense moments in the series? Here are the scenes that the cast absolutely dreaded filming -- and a few that certain actors refused to take part in altogether.

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  • Nathan Lane Joins Cast Of Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels

    The cast of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is shaping up to be anything but dreadful. Three-time Tony Award winner and six-time Emmy nominee Nathan Lane has joined the already well-stocked cast of Showtime's revival series; Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer is also among the cast.

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  • Man In The High Castle Season 4 Will Be The Last

    All horrifying alternate realities must come to an end. Amazon has announced that the upcoming fourth season of Man in the High Castle, the alt-history series based upon the 1962 Philip K. Dick novel of the same name, will be the final one. Deadline was first with the news.

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  • Netflix Cancels Friends From College After Two Seasons

    The old gang is splitting up. Netflix has canceled its original comedy series Friends from College, Deadline reported on Monday. Series co-creator Nicholas Stoller confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing with his followers that the show won't receive a third turn on the streamer.

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  • Jessica Jones Creator, Star Respond To Series' Cancellation

    Jessica Jones faced an unfortunate fate on Monday: impending cancellation that will come after the series airs its third season. Now, creator Melissa Rosenberg and lead actress Krysten Ritter have opened up about their thoughts and feelings about Netflix pulling the plug on the series.

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  • Friends To Join Warner Media Streaming Platform, Could Leave Netflix

    Roughly two months after reports suggesting that Friends would be leaving Netflix on the first day of 2019 began circulating the web, TBS and TNT president Kevin Reilly has shared that Warner Bros.' biggest titles (like Friends) will join Warner Media's streaming platform — and might exit Netflix.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Jordan Peele's Amazon Series The Hunt Assembles Ensemble Cast

    Jordan Peele is pooling together a high-class cast for his newest series The Hunt. Jerrika Hinton, Dylan Baker, Lena Olin, Catherine Tate, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Carol Kane, and Saul Rubinek have joined the Peele-produced show about "a diverse band of Nazi Hunters living in 1977 New York City."

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  • Game Of Thrones: Photo Set Released For Upcoming Final Season

    The end is nigh. In preparation for the impending debut of the eighth and final season of its landmark series Game of Thrones, HBO has released a set of 14 images featuring various members of the cast as they steel themselves for battle against the White Walkers.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Modern Family Renewed For 11th And Final Season

    The big (straight, gay, multi-cultural, traditional) happy family will soon go their separate ways. ABC has renewed Modern Family for season 11, which will mark its last. The network made the announcement during the Television Critics Association press tour on Tuesday.

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  • The Walking Dead Renewed For Season 10

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