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Action & Adventure Movies (3)

  • The Star Wars Mistake Hiding In Plain Sight For 39 Years

    ​On behalf of the propmasters who worked on one of the greatest science fiction films of all time: whoops. Lucasfilm executive Pablo Hidalgo recently took to Twitter to share an image which constitutes, in light of the stature of the film in which it appeared, one of the most egregious goofs ever.

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  • Small Details You Missed In Men In Black: International

    The Men in Black franchise hasn't forgotten its past. Right down to the fonts of the opening credits, Men in Black: International feels every bit like one of the early movies -- just with better CGI. Keep reading to learn about those and some other details you may have missed.

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  • Emma Thompson Was Rejected By The Star Wars Franchise

    Five-time Academy Award-winning actress, an actual Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire as of 2018, and one of the world's most beloved stars was snubbed by the Star Wars franchise. You read that right: Emma Thompson wanted to be in a Star Wars film, but the powers that be rejected her.

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Animation Movies (2)

  • What The Critics Are Saying About Toy Story 4

    ​After the masterful ​Toy Story 3​, was another entry really necessary? The answer, apparently, is yes — very. Reviews are rolling in for ​Toy Story 4​, and they are every bit as effusive as fans of the franchise would hope. The film currently stands at a sterling 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.​

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  • Jurassic World Animated Series Headed To Netflix

    The park is open... again. DreamWorks Animation announced on Tuesday, June 4 that an animated action-adventure series entitled Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous is headed to Netflix in 2020. The series follows six teens selected for a "once-in-a-lifetime experience" at a camp on Isla Nublar.

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Comics (3)

  • DC Comics Shutters Vertigo Imprint

    Vertigo is knocking on death's door. DC Comics announced on Friday, June 21 that its Vertigo imprint will cease production in January 2020. This news comes just a few weeks after Bleeding Cool reported that DC was indeed planning to shutter Vertigo.

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  • J.J. Abrams And Son Announce New Spider-Man Comic

    The Abrams family is swinging into the Spidey universe this September. Filmmaker J.J. Abrams and his son Henry Abrams announced on Thursday, June 20 that they have written a brand-new Spider-Man comic series that will start from issue number one.

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DC (12)

  • The Batman: Casting Of Robert Pattinson A Hit With Young Fans

    ​The casting of Robert Pattinson as the new Bruce Wayne may have stirred controversy in some quarters — but a certain subset of fans are fully on board. A majority of moviegoers ages 18-29 prefer Pattinson over Bat-runner-up Nicholas Hoult, according to a poll conducted by ​The Hollywood Reporter​.

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  • How Wonder Woman Changed The DCEU And No One Noticed

    There's a lot of stuff in Wonder Woman that's different — not just from the previous DCEU films, but most superhero movies that came before it. As a result, Wonder Woman seems likely to have a lasting effect on the DCEU, opening doors with regards to world-building and narrative.

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  • Joker Director Confirms Film's R Rating, Releases Haunting New Photo

    Why so [bleep]-ing serious? Joker director Todd Phillips has stated that his upcoming Joaquin Phoenix-starrer will indeed be R-rated. He dropped the news in a comment on his most recent Instagram post, which was a haunting image of Phoenix sitting in front of a mirror and applying his Joker makeup.

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  • It Looks Like The Epic Plot For The Batman Has Been Revealed

    ​​The Batman​ rumors just keep on coming. ​According to ​We Got This Covered​, sources familiar with the production are reporting that the forthcoming film's plot will focus on the efforts of the World's Greatest Detective to track down a serial killer on the loose in Gotham City.

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  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Interactive Special Casts Daniel Radcliffe

    Next up on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: "Kimmy Meets Harry Potter!" Well, sort of. Harry Potter icon Daniel Radcliffe has been cast in Netflix's forthcoming Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive event. Radcliffe joins Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane, and Jane Krakowski for the special.

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  • Has The Batman's Rogues' Gallery Been Revealed?

    ​​The Batman​ may have a whole heap of villainous trouble to deal with. A report from our friends at ​We Got This Covered​​ states that Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight will face six villains in his first solo outing — and also reveals exactly which baddies the production team has in mind.

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  • Is Warner Bros. Recasting Superman For New Movie?

    ​Warner Brothers may be looking to fill a Big Blue void. According to ​We Got This Covered​,​ unnamed "inside sources" are reporting that not only is Henry Cavill done with the role of Superman, but that the studio is looking to recast the role and move forward with a new Supes solo film.

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  • DC Universe Cancels Swamp Thing

    That solves that mystery: the Swamp Thing can't swim. Indeed, DC Universe has pulled the life-vest off its latest series, Swamp Thing, after only one episode on air. Variety confirmed the news on June 6 — less than a week after Swamp Thing premiered on DC's digital service on May 31.

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  • A Controversial Batman Twist May Occur In Joker Film

    We're still a few months out from the release of Joker, the film from Todd Phillips in which Joaquin Phoenix takes on the role of Batman's arch-enemy, but it's already sparking controversy among DC fans with a possible plot twist that would add more than just a name to the Joker's origin story.

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  • The Real Reason Robert Pattinson Was Chosen To Play Batman

    ​Say what you will about Battinson, but ​The Batman​ writer/director Matt Reeves is more than confident that he made the right choice. An in-depth piece in ​The Hollywood Reporter​ revealed Reeves' process in selecting the star of his upcoming film, and Twilight played no part in his decision.

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Exclusives (6)

  • The Best New Amazon Prime Video Arrivals Of July 2019

    July 2019 promises to be a big month for Amazon Prime's original and exclusive content, with a slew of movies and television series lined up to join the streaming service's library. Get a head start on all the additions to your queue with our look at the month's best Amazon Prime Video arrivals.

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  • 5 Best And 5 Worst Things About Fat Thor

    Among the many shocking developments in Avengers: Endgame, Thor's transformation from buff God of Thunder to depressed dad bod has to rank near the top of the list — and while there's a lot to love about this narrative twist, it's far from perfect.

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  • Robert Downey Jr. Wins Best Hero At 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards

    The man who began the Marvel Cinematic Universe over 10 years ago was richly rewarded at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. During a commercial break, the MTV Movies & TV Award for Best Hero was announced, and unsurprisingly, it went to Robert Downey Jr. for his work as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame.

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  • The Best Directorial Debuts Of All Time

    After starting with short films, TV shows, music videos, or screenwriting, these up-and-comers burst onto the scene with feature films that left us all amazed. They put everything they had into their first films, giving us the best directorial debuts of all time.

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HBO Max (1)

  • All The HBO Watchmen Rumors And Spoilers Leaked So Far

    The new HBO series inspired by the classic comic book series Watchmen has been shrouded in mystery thus far, with stories and characters kept largely under wraps. While we wait to learn the truth, here's a look at everything we know — and think we know.

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Horror & Thriller (1)

  • We Finally Understand The Ending Of The Sixth Sense

    M. Night Shyamalan's touching-yet-terrifying ghost flick ends with one of the greatest twists in movie history. It's a final revelation with a pop cultural impact rivaled only by The Empire Strikes Back, as the last few minutes redefine the entire film and give the movie a totally new meaning.

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Marvel (13)

Miniseries (1)

  • The Biggest Unanswered Questions In Chernobyl

    HBO's Chernobyl shows us not only the science behind the accident, but the bureaucracy that stood in the path of life-saving efforts and overall recovery because it valued secrecy more than reason. As a result, it's difficult to finish watching Chernobyl without some unanswered questions.

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Movie News (62)

  • Hobbs & Shaw: Final Trailer Brings The Explosive Action

    ​​Hobbs & Shaw​ are almost here, and they're not coming to play backgammon. The final trailer for the ​Fast & Furious ​spin-off dropped today,​ and it basically promises the maximum amount of over-the-top action, snarky one-liners, and general badassery that can possibly be stuffed into one movie.

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  • Aquaman 2 Won't Be James Wan's Next Movie

    ​It's not clear what director James Wan will be conjuring up next, but it won't be the sequel to his hit ​Aquaman.​ In a conversation with ​CinemaBlend​,​ Wan indicated that he had a different project lined up which he'd be taking on before returning to the Worlds of DC to helm ​Aquaman 2.​

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  • Anthony Mackie's Original MCU Contract Was For 10 Movies

    ​Marvel Studios knows how to lock in its talent. Anthony Mackie, who portrays Sam Wilson/Falcon/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealed in a recent profile in ​Men's Health​ that his original contract was for ten pictures — and that wasn't the only tidbit the star dropped.

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  • Fat Thor Has A New Name, And You'll Either Love It Or Hate It

    ​Move over, Fat Thor. In advance of the digital and Blu Ray releae of ​Avengers: Endgame,​ Marvel Studios released an extensive list of the special features awaiting home viewers — and one of those features is entitled "The Creation of Bro Thor," which is a slightly more charitable nickname.

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  • Does Annabelle Comes Home Have A Post-Credits Scene?

    Annabelle Comes Home is a horror film worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre, and everyone looking to head to cinemas to see it is probably wondering the same thing: Does Annabelle Comes Home have a post-credits scene? Well, Looper can answer that question with just three words.

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  • Ghostbusters 2020 Casts Paul Rudd

    Paul Rudd ain't afraid of no ghosts. The Marvel Cinematic Universe star best known for his role as Scott Lang (a.k.a. Ant-Man) is in "final negotiations" to join the cast of Ghostbusters 2020, directed by Jason Reitman. He joins Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Sigourney Weaver for the film.

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  • Star Trek: Picard Taps Michael Chabon As Showrunner

    A titan of literature has been handed the keys to ​Star Trek: Picard​. The CBS All Access series, which just may become the crown jewel in the streamer's growing ​Star Trek​ universe, has tapped Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon to serve as showrunner. ​

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  • Does Spider-Man: Far From Home Have A Post-Credits Scene?

    Leading up to the release of Spider-Man: Far From Home, more questions than you can count on two hands have floated around the internet. But the most pressing query on Marvel fans' minds is this: Does Spider-Man: Far From Home have a post-credits scene? We have the answer.

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  • Tom Holland Says Iron Man Is Peter Parker's New Uncle Ben Figure

    ​Poor Peter Parker just doesn't have good luck with father figures. In a recent interview, ​Avengers: Endgame​ and ​Spider-Man: Far From Home​ star Tom Holland opened up about Peter Parker's relationship with the late Tony Stark, whom he had come to look up to after the death of his Uncle Ben.

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  • Endgame Re-Release Post-Credits Scene Reportedly Revealed

    We're approaching the endgame of Avengers: Endgame, when Marvel launches the re-release of the superhero flick on June 28. Marvel has kept quiet about what the re-release's post-credits scene is all about, but thanks to a recent report, we may have the answer as to what the sequence entails.

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  • Tom Holland Was Supposed To Be In Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

    Spider-People of all size, age, gender, and species were seen in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse — but one iteration of the hero that was noticeably missing was Tom Holland's Peter Parker. If things had gone differently, Holland actually would have been a part of Into the Spider-Verse.

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  • Seven-Year-Old Endgame Actress Says Fans Are Bullying Her

    There's no type of fame quite like the one actors are thrust into after starring in a Marvel movie. With the international attention also comes backlash of equal intensity, and sadly, ​seven-year-old ​Avengers: Endgame​​ actress Lexi Rabe is facing the negative effects of being part of the MCU.

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  • Bond 25: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Film's Jamaica Set

    ​Bond is back, and he's burning up the Caribbean. A short video from the set of the 25th film in the James Bond franchise gives us a look at the film's locale, along with director Cary Fukunaga and star Daniel Craig hard at work. The video was posted to the ​James Bond 007 YouTube Channel.​

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  • Dark Phoenix Reportedly Already Being Pulled From Theaters

    Things are only getting darker for Dark Phoenix. According to Exhibitor Relations senior media analyst Jeff Bock, 20th Century Fox's Dark Phoenix, which stars Sophie Turner as the mutant Jean Grey, is already getting booted from theaters in its third week out.

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  • Here's What You'll Reportedly See At The Avengers: Endgame Re-Release

    Marvel Studios surprised everyone with the announcement that Avengers: Endgame is getting a re-release just two months after the film hit theaters. Marvel initially didn't say a whole lot about the new version of Endgame, but now, the studio has revealed what audiences will see up on the big screen.

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  • Fast & Furious 9 Begins Filming

    ​The rubber has met the road on ​Fast & Furious 9.​ The latest installment in the hard-driving, unstoppable action series has officially gone before the cameras, and several of its stars took to social media to celebrate and offer some kind words for the fans.

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  • Taika Waititi Joins Animated Flash Gordon Film

    ​The ​Flash Gordon​ reboot just got a lot more interesting. Fox and Disney have reportedly tapped Taika Waititi, who blew everyone away with ​Thor: Ragnarok​, to helm an animated adaptation of the iconic property — and he may be scripting the feature as well, according to ​Deadline​.​

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  • How Much Money The Avengers: Endgame Re-Release Needs To Beat Avatar

    Disney and Marvel's surprise re-release of Avengers: Endgame is upon us, and it looks as though the companies have a single goal in mind: rake in enough money to make it the highest-grossing movie of all time, ousting Avatar from the top spot. Here's how much money Endgame needs to beat Avatar.

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  • Has The Main Villain Of Doctor Strange 2 Been Revealed?

    ​The Master of the Mystic Arts may be coming face to face with an old ally — and it won't be a friendly reunion. Inside sources are reporting that Baron Mordo, who had become thoroughly disillusioned with the Ancient One at the end of ​Doctor Strange​, will be the antagonist of that film's sequel.

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  • Venom 2: Tom Hardy Confirmed To Return

    What'd'ya say, Hardy? Ready for round two with Venom? Venom 2 producer Amy Pascal recently confirmed in an interview with Fandango that Tom Hardy will indeed return for the upcoming sequel, due out in theaters on October 2, 2020.

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  • Bond 25 Director Cary Fukunaga Breaks Silence On Bizarre Set Rumors

    Cary Fukunaga is neither shaken nor stirred over the wild Bond 25 rumors circling the web recently. In fact, he finds it all quite funny. The director, who replaced original helmer Danny Boyle, has broken his silence on reports that he's failed to show up on set due to a video game addiction.

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  • Black Widow Solo Movie Casts Ray Winstone

    Another star has gotten stuck in the Black Widow web. The Departed actor Ray Winstone is set to appear in Marvel's upcoming Black Widow solo movie, which has Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O-T Fagbenle, and Rachel Weisz on board already.

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  • Space Jam 2 Reportedly Casts Several NBA Stars

    ​Lebron James' ​Space Jam 2​ is building its stable of All-Stars. The Athletic​ senior NBA analyst Shams Charania took to Twitter to post a laundry list of NBA and WNBA stars which — according to unnamed sources — are expected to appear in the sequel, a list which includes some pretty big names.

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  • Barry Star Anthony Carrigan Cast In Bill & Ted Face The Music

    The music isn't the only thing Bill and Ted will have to face on their next adventure. Joining Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves as the time-traveling wannabe rockers for Bill & Ted Face the Music is Barry actor Anthony Carrigan, who is stepping into the role of the film's central villain.

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  • Pixar Announces Upcoming Movie Soul

    Next year will be a big one for Pixar, as the studio has announced that its next original film is coming in 2020. Entitled Soul, the animated pic will take audiences on an adventure across New York City and out into mystical cosmic realms in an effort to solve life's greatest mysteries.

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  • Bradley Cooper In Talks For Guillermo Del Toro's Nightmare Alley

    For his next project, Guillermo Del Toro is looking to land one of the hottest stars around. Bradley Cooper is in talks to lead Nightmare Alley, the adaptation of William Lindsey Gresham's novel that focuses on a couple of shady characters navigating the dark underbelly of a cut-rate carnival.

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  • The Long Walk: Director Talks 'Claustrophobic' Stephen King Adaptation

    ​​The Long Walk​, an early, intriguing work by the Master of Horror, is on its way to the big screen — with a sure hand at the helm. Director André Øvredal​, who directed the excellent horror feature The Autopsy of Jane Doe​, recently sat down with ​Rue Morgue​​ to discuss his take on the story.

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  • Watch Chris Hemsworth's Fat Thor Sing The Saddest Johnny Cash Song

    Who knew that the God of Thunder had musical leanings? In a recent Twitter post, Avengers: Endgame star Chris Hemsworth posted a clip featuring an edited montage of himself, in character as the chunky version of Thor, performing Johnny Cash's classic song "Hurt" while accompanying himself on guitar.

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  • Spider-Man: Far From Home Eyeing $160 Million Dollar Debut

    ​Move over, Avengers, and make way for your friendly neighborhood wall-crawler. ​Spider-Man: Far From Home​, the final film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Three, is tracking for an opening frame in the $150-$160 million dollar range, according to industry analysts.

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  • Dark Phoenix: Villains Were Originally Skrulls

    If you weren't blown away by the D'Bari, the villainous alien race in Dark Phoenix, there may be a reason for that. According to actor Tye Sheridan, writer/director Simon Kinberg had originally planned to feature the shape-shifting aliens known as the Skrulls as the flick's antagonists.

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  • What The Critics Are Saying About Men In Black: International

    The men (and women) in black are back — and critics are letting their thoughts about the organization's return be known. Ahead of the June 14 launch of Men in Black: International, Sony Pictures lifted the review embargo for the Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson-starrer on Wednesday, June 12.

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  • The Oscars Just Backtracked On Future Telecast Air Dates

    Don't get out those ballots just yet. According to Vulture, the Academy Awards have already bumped back their telecast dates going forward. In 2020, the telecast will air on February 9, but the Academy pushed back air dates for 2021 and 2022 to the end of February.

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  • Spider-Man: Far From Home Gets Artsy New IMAX Poster

    ​A neat little art installation is coming soon to a theater near you. A new poster for the IMAX presentation of ​Spider-Man: Far From Home​ was released today, and it carries a distinctly artsy vibe which just may contain a few secret nods. The image was tweeted by the MCU Direct Twitter account.​

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  • Rob Zombie's 3 From Hell Gets Teaser Trailer

    ​The last chapter in the bloody saga of the Firefly clan will soon be here. Writer/director Rob Zombie posted the first teaser trailer for ​3 From Hell​, the long-awaited sequel to 2003's ​House of 1000 Corpses​ and 2005's ​The Devil's Rejects​, to his YouTube channel​ today.

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  • John Cena Joins Cast Of Fast & Furious 9

    Watch out, the Rock. John Cena is coming to lay the smackdown on the Fast & Furious franchise. Universal Pictures confirmed today that the wrestler-turned-actor is on board for the ninth installment of the seemingly unstoppable film series.

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  • New Wonder Woman 1984 Poster Is Totally '80s

    Wonder Woman 1984 is going to be, like, totally rad — to the max! A brand-new poster for the upcoming Wonder Woman sequel hit the 'net earlier this week, posted to Twitter by director Patty Jenkins. In a word, the one-sheet is retro.

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  • Spider-Man: Far From Home: New Photos Promise Globetrotting Adventure

    The MCU's Phase Three isn't over just yet. In order to build up anticipation for ​Spider-Man: Far From Home​, the final film before Phase Four commences, Sony Pictures has released a series of 15 new images from the flick, which promises a globetrotting new adventure for Tom Holland's hero.

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  • Dark Phoenix: Many Rewrites Took Place On Set

    Between multiple release date delays and several rounds of reshoots, the production of the latest X-Men movie Dark Phoenix wasn't easy. According to stars Sophie Turner and Jessica Chastain, it also wasn't well-planned, either: director Simon Kinberg was constantly rewriting the script on set.

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  • Bill & Ted Face The Music Casts Titular Duo's Daughters

    Bill and Ted must face the music in their third big-screen feature — but they won't do it alone. Bill & Ted Face the Music has selected the actresses who will fill two very important roles: the daughters of the time-traveling rockers Bill S. Preston Esquire and Theodore "Ted" Logan.

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  • New Dragon Ball Super Movie Reportedly Underway

    Get ready for another Saiyan showdown. ComicBook.com reported Tuesday, June 4 that a new Dragon Ball Super movie is in the works. The outlet got the scoop from comments Akio Iyoku, the head of the Dragon Ball unit at Japanese entertainment company Shueisha, made during a past interview.

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  • Spider-Man: Far From Home Might Introduce Norman Osborn To The MCU

    It may be time for Spider-Man's Biggest Bad to join the MCU. Beyond the Trailer's Grace Randolph recently took to Twitter to state that one of her sources had caught a screening of Spider-Man: Far From Home — and that the flick is set to serve as a formal introduction for Norman Osborn.

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  • Terminator: Dark Fate Rumor Reveals Shocking Story Twist

    Terminator: Dark Fate is meant to reinvigorate the property and turn its cheek to everything that came after Terminator 2: Judgement Day. A retconning that intense is bound to have big consequences — and according to a new rumor, the Terminator story fans will get seriously shaken up in Dark Fate.

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Movie Reviews (3)

  • Toy Story 4 Scores $12 Million In Thursday Previews

    ​Surprise — Disney and Pixar look to have another mega-hit on their hands. ​Toy Story 4 ​racked up $12 million dollars in preview showings Thursday night, the second-best showing ever for an animated film behind only ​The Incredibles 2​. The figure bodes very well for the movie's opening weekend.

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Movies (37)

  • Why Hollywood Won't Cast Lorraine Bracco Anymore

    Lorraine Bracco won critical praise as Dr. Jennifer Melfi on The Sopranos, but despite her astounding performance, she hasn't worked on any major movies or TV shows since the series ended. Here's why the actress seems to have disappeared.

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  • Will There Be A Hellboy Sequel?

    The Hellboy franchise was reworked earlier this year, when David Harbour donned heavy prosthetic horns and thick red makeup for director Neil Marshall's reboot movie. Though the film didn't perform as well as expected, many have wondered whether a sequel could happen. We've got the answer.

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  • Will Daisy Ridley's Rey Be In The New Star Wars Trilogy?

    Ever since Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy teased that there are familiar faces that the company "may very well wanna see down the line in the future," fans have wondered whether Daisy Ridley's Rey will be in the new Star Wars trilogy. Ridley herself recently gave the answer.

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  • How The X-Men Changed Movies And No One Noticed

    It might be strange to remember now, but there was a time when the summer box office wasn't dominated by comic book movies. How far back can you trace the origins of our current superheroic movie landscape? It just might start in the year 2000, when X-Men changed everything.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Margot Robbie

    Brush up on your knowledge of the star who made a skeptical world reconsider Tonya Harding before she faces you with the tragedy that ended classic Hollywood -- and, given Robbie's skill, manages to make you cry into your popcorn. This is the untold truth of Margot Robbie.

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  • A Toy Story 4 Spin-Off Could Happen, Teases Tim Allen

    ​Toy Story 4​ may be an improbably vital addendum to a practically perfect trilogy, but if star Tim Allen gets his way, it won't be the end.​ Allen recently teased in an interview that while the fourth installment serves as a nice capper to the series, he has a feeling that there's more to explore.

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  • What's Next For Robert Downey Jr. After Avengers: Endgame

    His tenure as Tony Stark may have come to an end, but the MCU has left Downey with the kind of professional resources he'd never had before in his career, from a massive worldwide fanbase to a hefty bank account to the kind of clout in Hollywood that will allow him to pursue a host of new projects.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Why The Cast Of Midsommar Looks So Familiar

    Hereditary filmmaker Ari Aster is back with his latest horror outing, Midsommar — and film fans who've seen the trailer have no doubt recognized a few faces among the cast. Here's why the stars of Midsommar look so familiar, and where you might have seen them before.

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  • Characters Who Were Much Better In The Sequel

    Sometimes the progression of a franchise can flesh out its characters in unexpected and wonderful ways. Goofballs get serious, serious folks goof off. Occasionally, someone will learn to use the Force out of nowhere.

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  • The Real Reason Disney Is Re-Releasing Avengers: Endgame

    Avengers: Endgame was the epic culmination of over 20 movies released across more than a decade. Why would Disney re-release this beloved box office blockbuster again less than two months after its original release and just before Spider-Man: Far from Home hits theaters? Here are a few reasons.

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  • Easy A Spin-Off In Development

    Just when you finally got the bouncy lyrics of Natasha Bedingfield's "Pocketful of Sunshine" out of your head after a decade of trying, Screen Gems announces that it's taking viewers back to Ojai North High School and the world of Easy A. The studio is working on a spin-off to the original flick.

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  • Read This Before You See Midsommar

    Gather 'round the maypole, friends — Ari Aster's Midsommar is nearly upon us! But before you head out to the festivities, you may want to know a bit about what you're getting yourself into.

    By Jordan Baranowski Read More
  • Kingsman Prequel Movie Lands Official Title, Synopsis

    ​The ​Kingsman​ prequel film has an official title — and it's not too much of a stretch. The flick will be called ​The King's Man​, which we have a funny feeling will end up being an allusion to how the secret organization came by its name. The movie also has a brief yet intriguing new synopsis.

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  • Game Of Thrones Prequel Series Begins Filming

    Get ready to head back to Westeros. The Game of Thrones prequel has already begun filming in Northern Ireland, a main filming location during the entirety of the original series. The prequel stars Naomi Watts, Miranda Richardson, Josh Whitehouse, Naomi Ackie, and more.

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  • The Biggest Movie Remake Box Office Bombs Ever

    Hollywood loves remakes, because they so often seem like guaranteed moneymakers. But history is full of remakes that absolutely crashed and burned at the box office, from horror movies with scary box office returns to disaster films that turned into just plain disasters.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Read This Before You See The Kitchen

    Torn from the pages of DC's Vertigo imprint, The Kitchen gives us a comics-inspired tale of three women teaming up to support their families -- by taking over their husbands' Mafia obligations. Here's everything you need to know before you see the movie.

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  • Post-Credits Scenes That Made Absolutely No Sense

    A good post-credits scene can serve as an intriguing sequel tease or just one last clever joke. But not all are created equal. Some are confusing, some are contradicted by sequels, and some are just downright lazy.

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  • Pennyworth Trailer Teases A Very English Batman Prequel Series

    Pennyworth in just five words? Bloody, saucy, and very English. The premium cabler Epix has released the first-look trailer at Pennyworth, the Batman prequel series starring Jack Bannon as a young Alfred Pennyworth, who protects and serves Bruce Wayne's father, Thomas Wayne, played by Ben Aldridge.

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  • The Boondocks Getting A 'Modern' Reboot From Original Creator

    The Boondocks is coming back. Sony Pictures Animation announced during the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on Wednesday, June 12 that a reboot of the much-loved animated sitcom The Boondocks is underway. Series creator Aaron McGruder is developing the new show "for the modern era."

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Why Dark Phoenix Bombed At The Box Office

    Dark Phoenix ended an era for the X-Men franchise, and unfortunately, it didn't end on a high note. From rotten reviews to disappointing box office receipts, this superhero sequel is far from super — and the writing was on the wall long before it arrived in theaters. Here's why Dark Phoenix bombed.

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  • The Truth About Who Darth Vader's Father Really Is

    The identity of Anakin Skywalker's father (or lack thereof) has been a point of contention ever since it was first brought up back in The Phantom Menace. Now, however, we have a piece of information that might shed some new light on the true identity of Darth Vader's deadbeat dad.

    By Chris Sims Read More
  • Mark Hamill Talks Voicing Chucky In Child's Play Remake

    ​It turns out that even the best in the business can feel the heat when they're up for an iconic role. At a recent press conference, Mark Hamill gave some insight into how he landed the part of Chucky in the upcoming remake of Child's Play and the responsibility he felt to fans of the franchise.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Easter Eggs You Missed In X-Men: Dark Phoenix

    Like most superhero movies, Dark Phoenix is loaded with references to the comics — and like many franchise-concluding installments, there are also plenty of callbacks to everything leading up to the events of the film. If you missed a few, don't worry — we've got you covered right here.

    By Matt Wilson Read More
  • Frozen 2 Poster Hints At A Misty, Mature Sequel

    The cold never bothered her, but Elsa has a big storm coming her way. Disney pulled the curtain back on a new poster for Frozen 2 on Monday, June 10 ahead of the official full-length trailer debut on Tuesday, June 11. The one-sheet shows Elsa and Anna standing tall and strong in a misty forest.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • The Biggest Unanswered Questions In Dark Phoenix

    The X-Men franchise comes to the end of an era with Dark Phoenix, which pits poor Jean Grey against the reckoning of a supremely powerful cosmic force (again) and leaves fans with no shortage of questions after it's over. Wondering what it all means? Don't worry — we've got you covered.

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  • How Endgame Actors Reacted To The Movie's Biggest Moments

    For the most part, the cast of Avengers: Endgame was in the dark just as much as the fans when it came to the movie's plot developments. Here's how they reacted when they got the news about what would be happening to Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the war against Thanos.

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  • The Most Paused Superhero Movie Moments

    These films are about super-powered beings who fight crime, serve justice, and provide humanity with hope. As a result, they've given us all kinds of epic moments and stunning visuals that make you want to press that pause button.

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  • Annabelle Comes Home Director Teases Potential Spin-Off Ideas

    The Conjuring Universe might be getting some new inhabitants. In a recent conversation with Entertainment Weekly, writer/director Gary Dauberman revealed that one or two of the spooks featured in the recent trailers for Annabelle Comes Home are being considered for spin-off pictures of their own.

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  • MCU Hero Vs. Hero Fights Ranked

    Sooner or later, the MCU's mightiest heroes always find a chance to slip in a little competition among themselves. With so many different heroes facing off over the last decade, we've decided to gather up the best match-ups of the bunch and rank them. Ready to rumble? We could do this all day.

    By Jaron Pak Read More
  • The Real Reason Tom Hardy Was Replaced In Rocketman

    Although there's no denying Tom Hardy's talent as an actor, Taron Egerton ended up playing Elton John on the big screen. Why did Rocketman's producers pivot from an Academy Award-nominated actor like Hardy to Egerton, who didn't have nearly as much experience under his belt?

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  • Red Sonja Feature In The Works From Transparent Creator Jill Soloway

    The She-Devil with a sword is headed back to the silver screen. Transparent creator Jill Soloway has been tapped to write and direct Red Sonja, an updated feature film adaptation of the fearsome warrior who debuted in the pages of Marvel comics. Soloway replaces X-Men director Bryan Singer.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • All The Best Stuff Coming To Netflix In July 2019

    There's a lot on its way to the Netflix library next month and you only have so many hours to binge all that content, so to help you plan your viewing, here's a look at all the best new arrivals coming to Netflix in July 2019.

    By Andrew Handley Read More
  • Halloween 2 Eyeing 2020 Release Date

    That darn Michael Myers just don't die, will he? After the sweeping success of director David Gordon Green's 2018 Halloween reboot-slash-sequel, Blumhouse Productions is reportedly gearing up to begin production on Halloween 2, which has now scored a tentative release date.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Paranormal Activity 7 In The Works

    Check your closets and crawl spaces for ghosts, take some motion sickness tablets in anticipation for seriously shaky camera work, and prepare yourself for several heart-stopping jump scares — Paranormal Activity 7 is in the works.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Avengers: Endgame Returning To Theaters With New Footage

    The Avengers are assembling yet again. Speaking with ComicBook.com's Brandon Davis during Spider-Man: Far From Home's London press junket, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige revealed that Avengers: Endgame is returning to theaters with extra footage and "a few surprises."

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Hunger Games Prequel Novel, Movie In The Works

    ​We haven't seen the last of the world of Panem. ​​Publisher Scholastic has announced that Hunger Games​ trilogy author Suzanne Collins has an as-yet untitled prequel novel in the works — and Lionsgate, the production house behind the film adaptations, is already jumping all over the movie rights.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Animated Spice Girls Movie In The Works At Paramount

    Paramount Animation has just revealed what they want — what they really, really want. In news that will inspire many a "zigazig ahh" around the globe, Paramount Animation president Mireille Soria confirmed on Wednesday, June 12 that an animated Spice Girls movie is in active development.

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  • Tom Holland's Uncharted Movie Scores Official Release Date

    Spider-Man will be exploring some new neighborhoods pretty soon. After plenty of speculation and years of delayed developments, the Tom Holland-led Uncharted film adaptation has landed a release date. The film will go up against Steven Spielberg's West Side Story and the Coming to America sequel.

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  • The Ending Of Annabelle Comes Home Explained

    In Annabelle Comes Home, the gloves come off of the series' ghosts in a way the franchise has never attempted before. If you got lost in the cacophony, here's an explainer for what goes down in the closing minutes of Annabelle Comes Home.

    By Sarah Szabo Read More
  • The Ending Of Child's Play Explained

    Good news, horror fans: Chucky's back with a 21st century technology upgrade — and the same old homicidal streak. Here's a look at what goes down in 2019's Child's Play, and what it all means once the closing credits roll.

    By Michileen Martin Read More
  • The Cloverfield Timeline Explained

    Let's dive into the three Cloverfield films, where and when each of them takes us, and how they all tie together, with the understanding that there are still many mysteries surrounding this intriguing little franchise. This is the Cloverfield timeline explained.

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  • The Ending Of I Am Mother Explained

    If you were too stunned by the spectacle to catch every detail of the movie's denouement, it's hard to blame you. Let's examine the finer details of the bittersweet ending of I Am Mother.

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Television (31)

  • Would Krysten Ritter Ever Play Jessica Jones Again?

    ​​Jessica Jones​ may be done after three seasons at Netflix, but it's tough to keep a good woman down. After catching wind of a false quote attributed to her, the series' star Krysten Ritter took to Twitter to make her position clear: if ever she were asked to reprise the role, she'd be there.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Small Stranger Things 3 Trailer Details You Missed

    The final trailer for the upcoming third season of Stranger Things drops plenty of hints about the characters' journeys. We also get some big clues about the villains of the season, as well as a few obligatory '80s Easter eggs. Let's take a look at the small details you may have missed.

    By Phil Archbold Read More
  • Rosamund Pike To Lead Amazon's The Wheel Of Time Series

    The Wheel of Time has finally begun to turn. Rosamund Pike of Gone Girl and A Private War fame is set to lead Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television's The Wheel of Time series, an adaptation of Robert Jordan's high fantasy novel collection of the same name.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Swamp Thing Actor Breaks Silence On Show's Early Cancellation

    The Swamp Thing has something to say. During an appearance on Collider's horror podcast The Witching Hour, actor Derek Mears, who portrays the titular character on DC Universe's Swamp Thing, broke his silence about the series' shocking cancellation that came less than a week after its premiere.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Y: FX Series Scores Showrunner Eliza Clark

    ​The FX Network's adaptation of ​Y: The Last Man​ has found its woman. Eliza Clark, who has written for TNT's crime drama ​Animal Kingdom​ and also contributed episodes of the acclaimed series ​The Killing​, has been tapped to showrun the series. Clark will also serve as a writer and producer.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • The CW Sets Premiere Dates For Batwoman, Riverdale, And More

    ​Break out those calendars, people. The CW has announced the premiere dates for its entire fall lineup, including the debut of the Ruby Rose-led superhero series ​Batwoman​, season four of ​Riverdale​, and the final seasons of ​Arrow​ and ​Supernatural, ​all beginning the first week of October.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • GLOW: Vegas-Based Season 3 Gets Trailer

    ​The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are going to Sin City. Netflix has released the trailer for season three of its hit series ​GLOW​, and it promises more of the show's signature blend of laughs with human drama, filtered through the glitzy neon... er, glow of its new Las Vegas setting.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Lena Headey Admits She Wanted A Better GoT Ending

    Fans still aren't happy over the way Game of Thrones ended, and it looks like the cast pretty much agrees. Lena Headey, who played the inscrutable, cunning Cersei Lannister for the entirety of the show's eight seasons, has admitted that she was unhappy with her character's ending.

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  • Veronica Mars Revival Trailer Takes Us To A Crime Wave In Neptune

    Neptune called, and she answered. Hulu has dropped the official trailer for the hotly anticipated Veronica Mars revival, which is packed with goodies for longtime fans of the series to scream about. Starring Kristen Bell, the new season picks up 10 years after Veronica left her hometown of Neptune.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Orphan Black Continuing With Audio Series The Next Chapter

    Nearly two years after Orphan Black aired its final episode, the sci-fi series' production banner Temple Street Productions announced that it has teamed with digital fiction company Serial Box for an audio series that will continue the story of Sarah Manning and her sisterhood of clones.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Titans Season 2 Casts Doctor Who's Natalie Gumede

    This actress is moving from one passionate fandom to the next. Natalie Gumede, the actress best known for her role as Ashley Carter on the 2014 Doctor Who Christmas Special, has joined the cast of DC Universe's Titans for its upcoming second season. She'll portray the villainous Mercy Graves.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Russian Doll Scores Second Season On Netflix

    Netflix renewing Russian Doll for a second season? What a concept! The streaming site announced at the CODE Conference in Arizona on Tuesday, June 11 that the critically acclaimed comedy-drama series starring Natasha Lyonne will live on for another loopy season.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Dark Tower: Amazon Series Casts Michael Rooker

    ​​The Dark Tower​ will feature a familiar face (sorry, it's not the face of your father). The Amazon series, an adaptation of Stephen King's eight-volume magnum opus of the same name, has cast Michael Rooker of ​Guardians of the Galaxy​ fame. The actor announced the news himself on his website.​

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Love, Death And Robots Scores Second Season On Netflix

    Here's something to love: Netflix's Love, Death and Robots will live on for another season. Netflix announced Monday that the adult-oriented animated series has landed a second season renewal, and Jennifer Yuh Nelson has joined Love, Death and Robots as its supervising director.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • GLOW Season 3 Casts Geena Davis

    The hit Netflix comedy ​GLOW ​just scored itself some heavyweight talent. Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis will be appearing in five of the third season's ten episodes as the awesomely-named Sandy Devereaux St. Clair​, the Fan-Tan Hotel and Casino​'s entertainment director.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Steven Spielberg Is Writing A New Horror Series

    Steven Spielberg has added yet another ambitious project to his docket: a horror series with a very specific frame of availability. Entitled Spielberg's After Dark, the series will only be available to view on the upcoming streaming platform Quibi after midnight.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • The Good Place Set To End After Its Upcoming Fourth Season

    In a total Bad Place move, NBC's sweet, nihilistic sitcom The Good Place will end after its upcoming fourth season. However, don't get too mad at NBC just yet. The network didn't make the decision — showrunner Mike Shur did. Shur dropped the news via a tweet posted on Friday, June 7.

    By Nina Starner Read More
  • Lucifer Lands Fifth And Final Season On Netflix

    Lucifer's time on Earth is coming to an end. Netflix dropped a bittersweet bit of news on Thursday, June 6: the streamer renewed the supernatural urban fantasy series Lucifer for a fifth season, but that fifth season will be its last.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More