One might think that the face of the most recent Star Wars trilogy would have no trouble landing a job, but that's appears to not be the case. In a recent interview, Daisy Ridley dropped some nuggets about what her life has been like since she hung up the mantle on her role as Rey.
Read MoreFrom forgettable crime lords to incredible super soldiers, here are the Fast and Furious villains ranked from worst to best.
Read MoreWhile we already knew that English actor Idris Elba was attached to James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, we now have formal confirmation that he will be playing the role of Robert DuBois, aka Bloodsport. The news of his casting already has us excited to see his take on the character.
Read MoreAfter nearly 60 years of Bond movies, CIA agent Felix Leiter is perhaps the only character who has been recast more times than Bond himself. Across his ten Eon Films appearances and Never Say Never Again, Felix has been portrayed by eight different actors. Here's why, and who's played him.
Read MoreEven without the prologue crawl or the classic "A long time ago..." text that precedes most entries, most of us could be dragged into a theater showing a Star Wars film we've never seen and we'd still know what we were watching within moments.
Read MoreThere's plenty for children to enjoy in Corpse Bride, but there's also lots of material just for adults. Here are some treasures in Corpse Bride made for grown-up sensibilities only.
Read MoreOne of the great metaphysical questions of the Toy Story universe has finally been answered, and it turns out we might have all been better off without this particular bit of truth. Not only are the sentient toys of the blockbuster Pixar franchise biologically alive, but they can actually expire.
Read MoreThe good news is that Akira is currently streaming on Hulu, so you could theoretically watch it this very day even if you've already seen it before.
Read MoreRick and Morty has never shied away from the bizarre when it comes to world building, and universe-shattering plot developments tend to be more rule than exception. Now, thanks to a spinoff short film, they're oo-whee back at it again.
Read MoreNetflix's substantial catalog of action-packed anime has been a low-key fixture of the streaming platform since its inception. In fact, the format has been so successful for the streamer, that content execs decided early on to commission their own translations of popular series in Japan.
Read MoreBart has written many memorable and controversial statements on his school's chalkboard over the years — some attack school faculty and politicians, others criticize current events, while still others are colorful innuendos and puns.
Read MoreAh, Jerry Smith. On the hit Adult Swim animated series Rick and Morty, there may be no more disrespected human being on the planet. For Rick, it's obvious that Jerry is the living, breathing equivalent of a splinter stuck under his thumbnail — but just why does he hate Jerry so much?
Read MoreGrab a bowl of your favorite cereal and sit down in front of the TV because here are cartoons based on movies we'd love to see!
Read MoreThe team behind Futurama cared about what they were working on -- after all, the production schedule for a single episode took an entire year. There is, however, one plothole that remains a sticking point thanks to its implications for the Planet Express crew and the trajectory of Futurama.
Read MoreBoth shows are masterworks of animated comedy, and since they come from the same creator and feature similar animation styles, there's a question that's always been hanging out there in the Groening ether: Do The Simpsons and Futurama exist in the same universe? The answer is ... complicated.
Read MoreUnderneath all the makeup and solid, robot dance moves is a great performer by the name of Anthony Carrigan -- and this is not the first time he's played an affable killing machine. Here's where you've seen this talented character actor before.
Read MoreFrom raunchy flicks to spot-on spoofs, here are the most rewatchable comedy movies of all time.
Read MoreFor those viewers looking to escape the August heat, there's a popular new rom-com taking over the dog days of summer at Netflix. The film is entitled Work It, and this feel-good dance story is just what the doctor ordered to combat those back-to-school blues.
Read MoreNetflix clearly understands that summer is a great season for comedy; the streamer's been filling our July and August nights with hilarious originals and underwatched indies that never got a fair shake at the box office. This expanding fellowship of funny just grew to include Seriously Single.
Read MoreCould the Matt Reeves-directed The Batman strike a new balance and craft an alternate tonal bridge forward for comic book movies? Jeffrey Wright, who plays Jim Gordon in The Batman, seems to think so. Here's why he's excited for the film.
Read MoreSince his introduction in 1982, Cannonball has been at the center of some of the X-Men's wildest, strangest, and most compelling stories, and despite having one of the most straightforward powers in comics, his history is as complicated as they come.
Read MoreBeneath the veneer of bright capes and costumes lies a world of dark and depraved acts.
Read MoreA collection of sorcerers, warlocks, magicians, and occult heroes, Justice League Dark is there to take on the weird and witchy cases. But which of these heroes are the heaviest hitters? Allows us to introduce you to the most powerful Justice League Dark members of all time.
Read MoreLeave it to the actors of the MCU to embody the roles they play. Tony Revolori, who portrays troublemaker and prolific social media maven Flash Thompson in the Spider-Man film series, was escorted from a rooftop bar during the festivities at San Diego Comic-Con for a very Flash-like reason.
Read MoreComics have never been better, but they aren't all destined for Hollywood glory. Here are just a few great titles you'll never see on the silver screen.
Read MoreThe strange twists and turns of their history are fascinating, both on and off the page. From a suspicious similarity to a far more successful franchise to providing DC with one of its most marketable teen heroes, here's the truth behind the Doom Patrol.
Read MoreCommissioner Gordon actor Jeffrey Wright explains what really excited him in The Batman script.
Read MoreWhen the trailer for The Batman was released during DC's FanDome event, fans were shocked to see Colin Farrell's complete transformation into Oswald Cobblepot, and clearly, at least one of his co-stars was in the same boat during filming.
Read MoreAs much as we love fan reactions, there are certain creatives about whose opinion of the trailer you can't help but wonder. In the cases of Zack Snyder and Batman fanatic, Kevin Smith, we have our answer. Let's talk about what Snyder and Smith think about The Batman so far.
Read MorePat Dugan, AKA Stripesy and eventually S.T.R.I.P.E., is a DC hero who wears many hats: Step-dad, mechanic, chauffeur, boxer. We're here to break down his long and complex history, from his time as a Golden Age superhero to his work with Stargirl.
Read MoreWhile the trailer for The Batman doesn't give away much, it's peppered with numerous clues and a tease that possibly hints toward a grander conspiracy. A statement from director Matt Reeves and a sneaky reference tucked into the Batman trailer has set the internet ablaze with a mind-blowing theory.
Read MoreLike any great piece of advertising, the new trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 has left viewers with more questions than answers. Adding to the intrigue is a new fan theory making the rounds on the internet: what if the "1984" of the title doesn't just refer to the year in which the story is set?
Read MoreThere's a simple reason writer-director Matt Reeves chose Robert Pattinson to be The Batman. During the upcoming film's panel at last weekend's DC FanDome, Reeves stated plainly for Bat-fans what many of us have been well aware of for some time: the guy can act circles around most of his peers.
Read MoreAt long last, the first trailer for Matt Reeves' The Batman has arrived, unleashed to the eager masses at the end DC FanDome on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Here's what you may have missed when watching the trailer.
Read MoreYou know you did something right when your trailer reaction video gets retweeted by the movie's director. That's exactly what happened when one of the hosts of The GOAT Movie Podcast posted his reaction to the trailer for The Batman.
Read MoreThe appearance of a certain iconic Batman villain in the first trailer for The Batman has everyone talking. That villain is Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot, who's destined to become the nefarious Penguin from Batman lore. Colin Farrell plays him in The Batman, and he looks completely unrecognizable.
Read MoreQuestions about how a relatively slim romcom actor would fit in as a regularly gigantic, muscular destruction machine were put to the side when Centineo started outlining his new workout schedule — which takes some confidence when you're discussing it one-on-one with the Rock.
Read MoreYou might have recognized the voice — even the uninitiated can likely pick out Kurt Cobain's characteristic crooning — but not necessarily the title. The song in the new trailer reflects what could be significant hints about the themes we're going to explore in this new iteration of the Dark Knight.
Read MoreIt seems like The Batman has been the subject of intense speculation for forever, and now that fans have finally seen a trailer — which debuted this past Saturday at DC FanDome — they only have more questions. Among the most burning of these: What's the movie going to be rated?
Read MoreIf you're a Twilight fan, you might have noticed that the way Bruce Wayne, played by former Edward Cullen himself Robert Pattinson, saves an unsuspecting bystander in the recently released trailer for The Batman is eerily similar to a famous Twilight interaction.
Read MoreFans of The Batman have taken to Twitter in the wake of the first trailer for Matt Reeves' reboot, which premiered during DC FanDome on August 22, and they're making a pretty amusing comparison between Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader and a famously brooding musician.
Read MoreHidden inside the new trailer for The Batman, there's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it clue that very well could signify that Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne is about to have his entire world turned sideways, in a way that forces him to question everything he has devoted himself to.
Read MoreIn the trailer for The Batman, fans saw Batman receive a card from the Riddler. The coded message scribbled inside isn't as tough to crack as it seems, and one clever viewer has already solved the Riddler's puzzle seen in The Batman trailer.
Read MoreWith The Thinker confirmed as one of the explosive members of James Gunn's revamped Suicide Squad, it's worth investigating the deep DC origins of this unique supervillain -- specifically, the source of his powers.
Read MoreOne of the most intriguing movies that held panels at DC FanDome is writer-director Matt Reeves' The Batman, which finally debuted a proper trailer at the event. Who's the goggled villain in the trailer for The Batman? The answer isn't as perplexing as it may seem.
Read MoreDuring a DC FanDome panel for Reeves' The Batman, which will see Robert Pattinson as Batman himself, Reeves discussed his inspiration for the film, which include some pretty hard-hitting, gritty movies that can give fans an idea of what the next version of Batman may look like.
Read MoreStarring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, the brooding billionaire and apparent object of the Riddler's torment, The Batman is currently scheduled to hit theaters in October 2021. But there's a chance that The Batman may not make that intended release date.
Read MoreIn anticipation of a discussion panel promoting The Batman at the virtual DC FanDome event, images hit the internet offering us our first look at the man under the cowl. Now, we can apply our detective skills to Robert Pattinson's incarnation of the sunken face and haunted eyes of Bruce Wayne.
Read MoreDirector James Gunn has demonstrated a gift for creative casting when it comes to lovable bands of comic book misfits. Now, he's at it again with the Suicide Squad, and one of his casting coups is putting John Cena in the role of The Peacemaker. Here's why that's a perfect choice.
Read MoreDuring The Flash's brief but fact-filled presentation at the online DC FanDome event, the cast and creative team confirmed that the long-gestating project would finally introduce the concept of a multiverse to DC's cinematic slate.
Read MoreGuess who's Bat, Bat again? According to a report by Vanity Fair, Ben Affleck will return to the role of Batman in director Andy Muschietti's upcoming feature film The Flash, due in theaters in the summer of 2022.
Read MoreThe Batman is about to flap back into action. The highly anticipated flick's shoot, delayed by the onslaught of COVID-19 earlier this year, is set to resume in early September in the U.K., according to Variety. The film will be shooting scenes at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
Read MoreWe know you're wondering what the actor would sound like saying, "I'm Batman!"
Read MoreWhen The Big Bang Theory wrapped in 2019 after 12 seasons, Kaley Cuoco found a way to bring a little bit of the show with her into her next project — and it's one that her former co-stars' characters would have appreciated.
Read MoreWith cameo king Stan Lee working for the competition, what popular figure could DC possibly use for a cameo in Action Comics, one of the company's flagship titles? Zoidberg from Futurama, of course! Obviously!
Read MoreThe reasons behind their exclusions may vary, but here's a look at some DCEU characters who all share a common thread: disappearing from this superhero mega-franchise without a trace.
Read MoreBatman has been the star of comic books, cartoons, TV shows, and films. He's been an action figure, a water pistol, and a toothbrush. But for every time that Batman turned into a vampire, became addicted to drugs, or was menaced by bees, there was always a human mind behind the story ... until now.
Read MoreFans planning on attending next weekend's virtual DC FanDome convention might be getting a big, green surprise. DC Comics' official Twitter account ignited speculation with a tweet posted on August 13, ostensibly for the simple purpose of counting down to the convention.
Read MoreDC die-hards, it's time to start getting excited. The full schedule of panels has been released for next weekend's DC FanDome virtual convention, and it's absolutely jam-packed full of content. The panels promise to give fans exclusive looks at upcoming DC movies, and much more.
Read MoreFrom Japanese classics to American takes, these are the samurai movies you absolutely need to watch.
Read MorePennywise may be returning in September, but the month of October will belong to another menacing clown. The final trailer for Warner Bros.' Joker gives audiences an indelible taste of what the film has in store when it releases this Halloween season.
Read MoreThe DC Extended Universe has undoubtedly struck fight scene gold on more than one occasion, injecting their otherwise divisive library with some of the greatest superhero smackdowns in cinema.
Read MoreBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice left most moviegoers as underwhelmed by the chaotic onscreen action as they were confused by some truly baffling narrative twists. Chief among them was the unexpected appearance of Ezra Miller's Barry Allen, a.k.a. the Flash.
Read MoreThe next Batman had to keep his audition a secret from one of Hollywood's most famous directors. Speaking with The Irish Times ahead of the release of Tenet, the mysterious new Christopher Nolan movie, star Robert Pattinson revealed that he had to lie about his audition for The Batman.
Read MoreSandman is a seminal fantasy comics series that is, at long last, going to be adapted into a Netflix series. Before Morpheus and the rest of the Endless take to the small screen, however, brush up on their story with this guide to the mysterious and magical Sandman series.
Read MoreWith its deep and diverse library, Disney+ has quickly become a vital part of many of our streaming portfolios. We were a bit shocked, though, to learn that only five movies in the entire Disney+ catalog have achieved a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes — and here they are.
Read MoreThe House of Mouse might be adding a new wing, with a sign on the door: NO KIDS ALLOWED. Industry insider Grace Randolph recently took to Twitter with a sizzling rumor claiming that streamer Disney+ will soon be adding a grownup-only section in which to house its more adult content.
Read MoreThe 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special has long been a source of tacky yuletide joy for fans willing to track down a bootleg. Now, we can confirm that this holiday season will see the release of a brand new Star Wars special — this time with a little more self-awareness... and a whole lot more LEGO.
Read MoreThe Mandalorian packs a whole lot of Stars Wars story into its first season. But even the most diehard fans might have failed to grasp the full meaning of some of its most important lines. We're here to take a closer look at those key bits of dialogue, one detail at a time.
Read MoreThe Star Wars franchise is great ... but it isn't perfect. Here are some unpopular Star Wars opinions that raise good points.
Read MoreIs the new Bill & Ted movie truly excellent or bogus? Turns out, it's a little of both. Here are the five best and five worst things in Bill & Ted Face the Music.
Read MoreFans of the wildly inventive sci-fi spectacular have been holding out hope for the series' fate for a few months, but Netflix has officially announced that Altered Carbon will not be getting re-sleeved for a third season.
Read MoreThere are plenty of unpopular opinions about the world of Harry Potter, but with that said, some of those opinions actually bring up some interesting flaws within the wizarding world.
Read MoreDrunk History has ordered its last round. According to Entertainment Weekly, Derek Waters' series has been canceled after six seasons at Comedy Central, despite the fact that it had already been renewed for a seventh season back in August of 2019. Here's why it's last call for this popular series.
Read MoreNetflix is set to unleash a wave of exciting new content throughout the month of September. Stuck on what to stream? Here are best movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix in September 2020, plus everything to see before it's gone for good.
Read MoreEven with a few questionable ventures in his filmography, his big-screen legacy continues to be that of a bona fide movie star with charisma to burn. With all that in mind, we're here to take a look at Will Smith's five best — and five worst — movie performances.
Read MoreAdvances in filmmaking have brought us further into the battles, until it can be easy to forget you're watching a movie at all. From Star Wars to Henry V and Apocalypse Now, we're here to look back at some of the biggest, bloodiest, most unforgettable, all-around best battle scenes ever put to film.
Read MoreSure, you've probably seen the movies Happy Gilmore and The Mighty Ducks, but there are lots of sports comedies you probably haven't seen. Here're the best!
Read MoreThe rise of the internet and social media has opened the door for a new breed of buzzworthy ads designed to encourage screenshots, memes, and trending topics. In that spirit, we're counting down the best trailers since the year 2000.
Read MoreBuckle up for hyperspace — there are going to be plenty of spoilers ahead as we take a deep dive into the five best and five worst things about Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Read MoreDC has created a delightfully expansive and diverse world of characters and stories with its television properties, but nothing's perfect, certainly nothing on TV, and this is no exception. With that in mind, here's a look at the five best — and five worst — things about the CW's Arrowverse.
Read MoreWhile there's plenty to love about Spider-Man's European vacation, no movie is perfect. For every great, powerful moment the film delivers, there must also come a responsibility to acknowledge where the film came up short.
Read MoreHe's one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but not all of Harrison Ford's movies are created equal. Here's how they stack up.
Read MoreThere's a fair chance -- particularly if you're not familiar with the comics -- that there are more LGBTQ+ superheroes in popular media than you realize. On the small and big screens, as well as in the panels, here are many of the LGBTQ+ superheroes saving the world for all of us.
Read MoreA great film is always fun to watch, but every now and then, a movie hits the screen that's so uproariously stupid that it somehow loops back around to being phenomenally entertaining. In 2018, that movie was Mortal Engines.
Read MoreIn honor of TV's most dominant mother, dig out your bedazzler, backcomb your hair, and prepare to relive the best Beverly Goldberg moments on The Goldbergs.
Read MoreThere are some MCU opinions that go decidedly against the grain ... and make some truly decent points in doing so. We're here to give those unpopular points of view their due — even if we balk at them at first glance.
Read MoreThe Simpsons' infamous opening couch gags are almost as beloved as the characters themselves. We're here to count down the very best ones, from the trippiest dream sequences to live-action renditions of Springfield and all its denizens.
Read MoreThe Lord of the Rings is chock-full of legendary garments, weapons, and jewelry, but few storied items are as impressive as Aragorn's sword, Anduril. We're here to give you the lowdown on the fabled blade, from its time as a broken relic to its epic reforging.
Read MoreEven though it received pretty bad reviews when it was released, Netflix viewers are clearly getting a kick out of this underseen movie. Part of the reason may be the fact that the film contains within it a sneaky little reunion between two stars of one of the biggest cult classics of all time.
Read MoreIn a world of magic and muggles, wizards and witches, dementors and the Dark Arts, and all sorts of fantastical things, one very human family has left Harry Potter fans scratching their heads more than anything else. Here's the thing that doesn't make sense about the Dursleys.
Read MoreThe Death Eaters are Voldemort's loyal band of followers, feared throughout the Wizarding World. They're terrifying, skillful, and fanatically devoted -- but sometimes, their choices make absolutely no sense. We're here to examine all that's inexplicable about Voldemort's frightening followers.
Read MoreAudiences will soon be treated to a new cinematic interpretation of Mike Mignola's iconic universe. As with every new adaptation of literature, there is some question as to whether or not these new cast members fit the bill for the discerning fan.
Read MoreThe Lord of the Rings films were filled with precarious, death-defying moments, and apparently the shooting process was pretty risky, too. In fact, star Viggo Mortensen had a serious brush with death during filming. Here's the scene that nearly took out the actor behind Aragorn.
Read MoreSeries creator Nic Pizzolatto will write the upcoming season.
Read MoreThe president of HBO said Damon Lindelof wants to create something unique. Of course, Lindelof isn't officially on board yet.
Read MoreWith all the content available to subscribers on HBO Max, we were a little surprised to discover the renewed popularity of Adult Swim's animated comedy Metalocalypse, but we probably shouldn't have been. If there's one thing everybody acknowledges about Dethklok, it's their ability to draw a crowd.
Read MoreLee said the only problem is that DiCaprio might not be handsome enough.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a movie to help manage the anxiety of moving (through horrific catharsis, that is), then Netflix has the movie for you: 1BR. The 2019 thriller suddenly skyrocketed into Netflix's top ten streaming movies, so let's talk about why.
Read MoreAri Astor's disturbing directorial debut is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and horror fans who missed this unsettling feature the first time around would be wise to sit up and take notice.
Read MoreIn the market for a gory fright-fest with a sly sense of humor? We've got a flick for you to summon up on Netflix
Read MoreIf you want to discover the truth about what's secretly right in front of you, then get ready for the small details you missed in The Invisible Man.
Read MoreReady for a slow-burn horror flick with shocking twists aplenty? A newcomer to Netflix is just the ticket. What Keeps You Alive, an indie Canadian film from writer-director Colin Minihan, has made its entry onto the streamer's Top Ten list after being added to the catalog just days ago.
Read MoreThe Umbrella Academy is hardly the first show to blend time travel with historical tragedy. It's not even the only recent series to use the JFK assassination as a framing device, as primetime streaming player Hulu beat Netflix to that proverbial punch with the 2016 release of 11.22.63.
Read MoreWith genre gems like Get Out, Hereditary, and A Quiet Place proving as popular with audiences as they have with critics, even the most casual followers of horror, science fiction, and fantasy flicks would have to admit that we are living through a golden age of nerd culture.
Read MoreThe works of Stephen King continue to be among the hottest properties around. Hulu has ordered a pilot for a potential series based on The Eyes of the Dragon, King's 1984 fantasy epic which is one of his only non-horror novels. Seth Grahame-Smith will pen the pilot and serve as showrunner.
Read MoreIn the increasingly crowded streaming market, Hulu might be the most overlooked platform of the bunch. If you're on the hunt for a small-scale cinematic diamond with blockbuster ambition, look no further than Julia Hart's soulful, egregiously underappreciated superhero story Fast Color.
Read MoreAmong Michael Cera's lesser known indie gems is a peculiar 2017 ensemble dramedy that happens to be rife for discovery by the actor's fanbase — and indie film fans at large. The film is Person to Person, and it's currently catching many eyes on Hulu.
Read MoreWith more than 50 years of comics history behind him, there's bound to be a lot you don't know about the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Wakandan king.
Read MoreEditing is one of the most underappreciated aspects of filmmaking — no matter how good your material is, keeping the pace tight means being ruthless. Ryan Coogler and his crew proved that with their decision to omit a particularly powerful moment from Black Panther.
Read MoreWhile the Snyder Cut trailer is less than three minutes long, the small glimpses offered of Cyborg's backstory, Iris West, Superman's black suit, a reworked resurrection, and the arrival of Darkseid already point to a dramatically improved film.
Read MoreGilgamesh, the strongest member of the immortal Eternals, is poised to join the MCU in 2021's Eternals movie. We're here to give you the 411 on this legendary hero, from his feats of strength to his longstanding friendship with Hercules.
Read MoreAccording to an exclusive report by Deadline, Olivia Wilde has joined Sony and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the director of a buzzy new project centered around a female character.
Read MoreStormbreaker has a unique comic book history all its own. From the mythological roots of Thor's arsenal to the cosmic origin of Stormbreaker itself, here's the truth behind Thor's new hammer.
Read MoreThere's a lot more to these seemingly minor Black Panther characters than you might've thought.
Read MoreNobody can say that Disney and Marvel Studios aren't thinking ahead when they're planning out their cinematic universe. Now, a new MCU theory claims that 2019's Captain Marvel movie and the upcoming Eternals might just be connected in a pretty huge way. Let's find out how!
Read MoreIt's a good time to be a Captain Marvel fan. After dropping a joke-filled special-look trailer for the Brie Larson-starring superhero movie alongside three stunning Captain Marvel posters, Marvel Studios drew back the curtain and gave fans a peek behind the scenes in an all-new featurette.
Read MoreWith Bill Foster making his film debut in Ant-Man and the Wasp, it could be that the Goliath whose first shot at superhero stardom never took off might get another crack at it. Regardless, whether it acts as eulogy or prologue, here's the untold truth of Goliath.
Read MoreFollowing Stan Lee's death on Monday, November 12, 2018, celebrities took to social media to express their condolences, honor the Marvel icon's legacy, and thank him for all that he did in his decades-long career.
Read MoreYou'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who would disagree that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a game-changer for not just the subgenre of superhero movies, but the entire movie landscape. In a recent interview, Seth Rogen talked about how the MCU has impacted the world of comedy.
Read MoreThe next installment of Captain Marvel has a new director at the helm. Per an exclusive report by Deadline, filmmaker Nia DaCosta will take the reins for Captain Marvel 2, filling the seat vacated by Captain Marvel co-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.
Read MoreThe role of Killmonger in Black Panther took a serious toll on star Michael B. Jordan. Paying the film's villain had a lasting effect on the actor — which makes sense, considering that Killmonger was the first role in Jordan's career that didn't cast him as the hero.
Read MoreBefore she firmly found her way to her path toward the MCU and Oscar-winning superstardom, Brie Larson was just another working actor -- and she lost out on plenty of roles along the way. Here's a look back at some of the biggest.
Read MoreAlex Garland, the director and writer of the films Ex Machina and Annihilation, is heading to TV with the FX sci-fi series Devs, details of which are just beginning to spill out. The series, starring Sonoya Mizuno and Nick Offerman, focuses on a secretive tech company with a lethal agenda.
Read MoreChadwick Boseman was always one for powerful, uplifting messages. Though his official Twitter account broke news of his untimely death in an emotional statement written and released by his family, the last tweet from Boseman himself encouraged fans in the United States to do something important.
Read MoreDanai Gurira — who appeared alongside Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame as Okoye, head bodyguard to Boseman's King T'Challa of Wakanda — took to Instagram to share an emotional essay following the news of the actor's untimely death.
Read MoreIn the days since his death, it has become clear that even many of Chadwick Boseman's good friends were caught completely off-guard upon hearing he passed away due to colon cancer, including Black Panther director Ryan Coogler.
Read MoreTwo moviegoers were injured in Singapore during a screening of Christopher Nolan's newest film Tenet, which occurred when the ceiling collapsed. Audience members watching Tenet at Singapore's Shaw Theatres NEX Mall rushed from the theater when debris struck, but sadly, two people suffered injuries.
Read MoreOn August 28, 2020, the bright Marvel Cinematic Universe became less so when news of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman's death was announced. Boseman's fellow Marvel cohorts and the minds behind the franchise are honoring his memory in particularly touching ways.
Read MoreIf there was any doubt that the 43-year-old Black Panther star was a rare soul, actor Josh Gad shared a beautiful text message he received from the actor via Twitter.
Read MoreOn Friday, August 28, 2020, Chadwick Boseman's family confirmed that the actor, who was just 43 years old, lost his battle with stage IV colon cancer. In the aftermath of Boseman's tragic and untimely death, celebrities are taking to social media to share their grief and condolences.
Read MoreBlack Panther star Chadwick Boseman's unexpected death has shocked Hollywood superstars and fans around the globe, many of whom didn't realize he was sick. If you're one of them, here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThe Marvel Cinematic Universe — and the world — has lost one of its greats. Chadwick Boseman — known for playing T'Challa, King of Wakanda and the Black Panther, in the MCU — has died at the age of 43 following a four-year battle with colon cancer.
Read MoreLife has certainly been good for Chadwick Boseman since he became the King of Wakanda, but fans of the Black Panther star are suddenly — and perhaps legitimately — worried for his health. Those worries arose after Boseman took to Instagram to post a self-shot video in which he looks shockingly thin.
Read MoreThe King's Man is going to be arriving a tad late. 20th Century Studios has announced that the picture, a prequel to 2014's Kingsman: The Secret Service and 2017's Kingsman: The Golden Circle, has been pushed back from September 18, 2020, to February 26, 2021.
Read MoreKeanu Reeves recently took part in an interview with Sirius XM with his Bill & Ted Face the Music co-star Alex Winter. Asked if there were any parts they wish they could travel back in time to play, Reeves didn't hesitate to name-drop a certain grizzled, Canadian, adamantium-infused mutant.
Read MoreAs if 2020 wasn't crazy enough, now Wolverine and the Hulk are coming to blows. Well, sort of. Hugh Jackman and Mark Ruffalo find themselves competing at the 2020 Emmy awards, leading the former Logan to comment on the possibility of a big-screen Marvel mash-up.
Read MoreAs movie theaters tentatively prepare to welcome back filmgoers, who have been watching movies at home during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, critics are furious with the House of Mouse, which is potentially putting audiences at risk with the release of The New Mutants.
Read MoreThe It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star is probably the most qualified person around to advise Farrell about his role in The Batman — and it just so happens that DeVito has issued Farrell a hilarious warning about playing the Penguin.
Read MoreAs promised, the second trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 debuted at the DC FanDome event on Saturday, August 22 — and it's not all glitz and flashy action like the first trailer for the sequel movie was. Here are some small details in the new Wonder Woman 1984 trailer you may have missed.
Read MoreA virtual panel discussion for the much-anticipated sequel Wonder Woman 1984 kicked off the DC FanDome event with a bang, as Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, and director Patty Jenkins fielded questions from fans across the globe — including a couple surprise guests.
Read MoreThe Suicide Squad is once again coming to wreak havoc on the superhero realm. And if the first-look footage James Gunn and company unleashed during DC FanDome is any indication, the director may have outdone even himself in regards to just how far he's willing to push the envelope of insanity.
Read MoreMany praised the darker, more adult tone on display in the Snyder Cut trailer, as well as the use of one iconic Leonard Cohen song in the background to set the appropriate mood; that doesn't mean the first look wants for detractors, however.
Read MoreNathan Fillion is joining James Gunn's squad, and he couldn't be a better fit for his role. If you're not familiar with TDK, you're probably not alone; the name TDK is new, but Fillion's character is based on a DC comics character inspired by fan parodies.
Read MoreDuring the Shazam! 2 panel at DC FanDome 2020, stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad made an appearance and announced that he would have a significant role in the upcoming sequel. But is he really telling the truth?
Read MoreWhile fans got a glimpse at Black Adam's concept art and an update on Centineo's training, one of the panel's most spine-tingling moments came right at the end, with Johnson promising that the DC Universe of heroes is about to get a powerful overhaul.
Read MoreDuring the Hall of Heroes DC FanDome event on Saturday, August 22, Justice League director Zack Snyder unveiled the first trailer for his upcoming cut of the 2017 superhero film. Here's what the song in the trailer is.
Read MoreThere's been years of speculation about the mythic Snyder Cut, not the least of which being its runtime. Now, we can all rest easier, as we have a final truth. Zack Snyder revealed the runtime for his cut of Justice League during the movie's DC FanDome panel on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
Read MoreSo much hype has backed Zack Snyder's Justice League, but so little concrete information was known about the movie. That changed during DC FanDome on Saturday, August 22, 2020, when Snyder unveiled the flick's first trailer.
Read MoreDC's band of misfit anti-heroes, the Suicide Squad, are stepping back up to the cinematic plate. At DC FanDome, director James Gunn revealed the roster that'll make up this sequel-slash-reboot, and one character about which he was particularly excited.
Read MorePandemic or no pandemic, Hollywood is about to kick off blockbuster season with the release of Christopher Nolan's hotly-anticipated actioner Tenet. Critics are finally being allowed to make their opinions on the film heard, and here's what they had to say.
Read MoreWonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot, was joined by Chris Pine, director Patty Jenkins, and associate producer Anna Obropta for a chat with Slashfilm about what audiences can expect from Wonder Woman 1984, and their revelations have only made us more eager for the long-awaited sequel.
Read More2020 has been a difficult year for the movie industry, and one of the several films that got a bit lost in the pandemic fray was Bloodshot. However, the Valiant Comics superhero isn't quite through with the movie theaters yet.
Read MoreAfter much speculation that Laurence Fishburne wouldn't return as Morpheus in The Matrix 4, we now know for sure that the actor isn't reprising his role as the pill-offering sage of the Matrix franchise. Here's why.
Read MoreThe upcoming Marvel movie became the talk of the internet after the first teaser premiered last week.
Read MoreLawley was attached to star opposite Amandla Stenberg in the book-to-movie adaptation.
Read MoreWhosoever wields this hammer, if she be worthy... Among many major changes to the MCU teased by Avengers: Endgame may be the arrival of a new Thor — and, if recent comic history is any indication, the next hero to wield Mjolnir may very well be a woman.
Read MoreThe Walking Dead actress will reportedly bring her Black Panther character to Infinity War.
Read MoreAnd he wants to team up with one of Hollywood's most famous funnymen.
Read MoreBuffy the Vampire Slayer and How I Met Your Mother alum Alyson Hannigan has joined Disney's upcoming live-action Kim Possible film as Dr. Ann Possible, the mother of the titular teenage spy. The role was voiced by Jean Smart in the original animated series.
Read MoreShazam's nemesis, Doctor Sivana, is coming to the big screen.
Read MoreJustice League who? The Teen Titans are headed to Hollywood in the newest trailer for Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, Warner Bros. Animation's upcoming cartoon adventure flick starring the DC Comics crew.
Read MorePeople sometimes call Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure the sleeper hit of 1989. The film starred unknowns, was made by unknowns, and very nearly didn't even get distributed. Now, as we prepare for their bodacious return, we look back on the Bill & Ted that might have been.
Read MorePeople are more aware than ever that the most important part of stunt work is safety. Even on sets where everything is prepped perfectly, things can do sideways fast. Unfortunately, the Mission: Impossible franchise is back in the news as its latest entry suffers a shut-down over a stunt gone wrong.
Read MoreAfter an awards season filled with snubs and surprises aplenty, the 2019 Oscars arrived at long last. For those out there who didn't catch the 91st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24, we have the full list of winners on hand.
Read MoreLooks like this Star Wars standout is about to switch to the DC film universe. Domhnall Gleeson, known for playing General Armitage Hux in the current Star Wars trilogy, is in final negotiations to star in The Kitchen, New Line Cinema's adaptation of DC-Vertigo's comic book series of the same name.
Read MoreAfter getting a look at some of the futuristic vehicles that will be featured in James Cameron's long-awaited sequel, we're now laying eyes on one of the sets for the upcoming film, and it's about as massive as our expectations.
Read MoreMovie fans are desperate to know when they can finally see a movie on the big screen again. Assuming nothing changes in the coming days, AMC Theatres is set to make that happen sooner rather than later — and they're doing so with what should prove a very enticing promotional offer.
Read MoreSly has been mentioning the villain from Rocky IV a lot these days.
Read MoreThe Birds of Prey are coming. And while we all continue to count down the days until the film's February 7 release date, the folks at Warner Bros. continue to tease the unbridled insanity that's ahead for Harley Quinn and her squad of deadly femme fatales. The latest tease? A stunning new poster.
Read MoreWhen Lucasfilm announced that the title of Star Wars: Episode IX is The Rise of Skywalker, fans quickly began speculating about what it could mean. While fans won't get the answers until The Rise of Skywalker opens in theaters on December 20, Mark Hamill has thrown his two cents into the situation.
Read MoreNo need for a spoonful of sugar — Emily Blunt is already sweet enough as the new Mary Poppins. Entertainment Weekly released a new snap from Mary Poppins Returns, featuring Blunt as the magical, musical, massive bag-toting nanny first featured in P. L. Travers' 1934 novel.
Read MoreShe's back — with weapons. Paramount Pictures unleashed the first teaser trailer for Terminator: Dark Fate on Thursday, and immediately the internet momentarily lost its collective mind at the reality that Linda Hamilton's Sarah Connor is coming back to the big screen.
Read MoreHide your valuables, ancient societies.
Read MoreFamed stop-motion animation studio Laika has announced its upcoming film Missing Link, unveiling the feature's first photo at Cannes Film Festival, confirming the star-studded voice cast, and revealing in-depth character information.
Read MoreHas the title of the MCU's third Spider-Man film been hiding in plain sight? The folks at Murphy's Multiverse have pointed out that a few media outlets have been referring to what everyone else have been calling "the as-yet untitled Spider-Man 3" by a specific title for some time now.
Read MoreWith Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox, it's looking likely that a different take on the X-Men is on the horizon. With rumors that Shia LaBeouf is in talks to play Bobby Drake, Iceman could finally have a more central role in the X-Men narrative. One fan has an idea what that might look like.
Read MoreIf there's one famous moment from the hilarious Steve Carell comedy The 40 Year-Old Virgin that viewers remember, it's the chest-waxing scene. Now, director Judd Apatow has revealed the origin of the things Carell screamed out while being exfoliated.
Read MoreTo mark the impending arrival of Bill & Ted Face the Music, the series' producers have released a new 4K remaster of the original flick. In one of the included extras, Bill & Ted co-writers Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon briefly talking about how their iconic characters came into being.
Read MoreYou'll love to hate Margot Robbie in the upcoming comedic biopic about the disgraced figure skater.
Read MoreThe latest entry into the DC Extended Universe is poised to make some big bank. Industry analysts are predicting that Shazam!, the origin story for the teenager turned muscle-bound superhero, will easily win this weekend with a domestic take of around $45 million dollars, according to Variety.
Read MoreNow that streaming site subscribers (and those mooching off their parents' and partners' accounts) have had enough time to experience Black Mirror: Bandersnatch in its entirety, Netflix has revealed the most difficult ending to reach in the choose-your-own-adventure film.
Read MoreThe monsters are back and they're bigger than ever.
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, the Porgs of Star Wars: The Last Jedi aren't purposeless balls of fluff.
Read MoreSouth Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho's sequel to his break-out 2016 zombie hit, Train to Busan, is primed to drop on American shores, and it's shaping up to be the perfect film for Mad Max: Fury Road fans waiting quasi-patiently to get their eyeballs on Furiosa.
Read MoreMuch has been made about the enormous cast of Scott Pilgrim and how many of its leads have been catapulted to superstardom over the years. Here's who almost ended up starring in Scott Pilgrim, and how the film could have looked incredibly different when all was said and done.
Read MoreOne half of the creative genius behind the generation-defining coming-of-age comedy Superbad has laid it out in no uncertain terms: Superbad 2 will never happen on his watch. At least he's got a pretty good reason why.
Read MoreHowever petty and insignificant the fandom squabbles might get, some of the things pointed out by the most obsessive Star Wars enthusiasts really are worth doing a double take over. One such fan went viral for pointing out what they deemed "one of, if not the dumbest moments" in the saga.
Read MoreWe've heard some pretty wild reports about Christopher Nolan's disciplined approach to directing, but at least he's upfront with his team about what they're in for.
Read MoreThat Jared Leto is a real triple threat: singer, actor, blabbermouth. In a recent tweet, the star revealed that, yes, he will be starring in a new Tron movie, which was only recently confirmed to be moving forward. That's not all he revealed: he may have accidentally let slip the film's title.
Read MoreGet ready, programs: a new user is at the controls of the Tron franchise. Australian director Garth Davis has been tapped to helm a new, as-yet untitled Tron film, a project which has been in a nebulous state ever since the underperformance of 2010's Tron: Legacy.
Read MoreProxima Midnight may have appeared in Avengers: Endgame, but the actress who created the role didn't. Acclaimed actress Carrie Coon was asked to revive her role in Endgame even though the character died in the previous installment, 2018's Avengers: Infinity War. Here's why it didn't happen.
Read MoreIt's been years since we first heard that Black Adam would be getting his own dedicated film, but only recently did we start getting big teases from The Rock himself about what's on the horizon for Johnson and Black Adam.
Read MoreIf you were underwhelmed by this year's Robert Downey Jr. vehicle Dolittle, you weren't alone. Apparently, there were problems with it from the get-go. Seth Rogen, who did a punch-up on Dolittle's screenplay, recently spoke about the film during a conversation with Howard Stern.
Read MoreFans of Christopher Nolan are anxiously awaiting his latest film Tenet — but if they're expecting a CGI extravaganza, they've got another thing coming. It's recently been revealed that Tenet sports far fewer post-production VFX shots than anyone would have ever suspected.
Read MoreBatman may not be allowed to walk the red carpet alongside James Bond. Ben Affleck is rumored to be banned from the premiere of No Time to Die, the 25th James Bond film and the final installment for current star Daniel Craig. Here's why.
Read MoreGet ready to party on, dudes... a little sooner than you expected. Bill and Ted Face the Music, the long-awaited third installment of Ted "Theodore" Logan and Bill S. Preston, Esq., will be hitting select theaters and video on demand on August 28, several days earlier than previously announced.
Read MoreAfter earning international fame and acclaim thanks to huge roles in films like The Mask, Charlie's Angels, and many more, Cameron Diaz has disappeared from the big screen over the past couple of years. During a recent interview, Diaz revealed why she quit acting.
Read MoreAfter Disney announced that the long-delayed Mulan, a remake of the studio's beloved 1998 animated film, would be released directly onto Disney+ instead of coming to theaters, the entertainment world wondered what this news could mean for the future of movies in the ongoing industry shutdown.
Read MoreWe were supposed to see James Cameron's Avatar 2 in December 2021, but, as the result of the novel coronavirus, the film has been delayed again to December 16, 2022. In the meantime, however, we did recently receive some news that gives us insight into the technological future of Pandora.
Read MoreTyler Mane donned the claws of this X-Men villain first, but Liev Schreiber took up the role for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Despite sharing a timeline, the two performances seem to be completely different characters. As it turns out, Mane's recasting wasn't without cause.
Read MoreThe live-action Mulan remake will now be released exclusively onto Disney+ on September 4, 2020. With so many films on the back-burner thanks to COVID-19, what does this mean for other Disney-housed blockbusters — particularly Black Widow, which faced similar delays back in the spring of 2020?
Read MoreRyan Reynolds is definitely feeding into the intrigue surrounding the forthcoming Snyder Cut of Warner Bros.' Justice League. The re-cut of the 2017 DC Extended Universe flop has already been announced, and is set to be one of the most anticipated releases on HBO Max.
Read MoreDr. Alan Grant is about to return to a whole new World. Recently, actor Sam Neill posted a photo from the set of Jurassic World: Dominion that has fans swimming in nostalgia: a shot of the battered hat that his character wore in the third Jurassic Park flick.
Read MoreWhen you hear "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," you immediately think of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. But the late George Carlin's Rufus also made the movie an enduring classic. During a recent Zoom interview attended by Looper, Reeves and Winter reminisced about working Carlin,
Read MoreChadwick Boseman may be gone, but the stories he chose to bring to the screen are timeless — with relevant lessons to be found even in the film that gave him his very first feature role.
Read MorePhineas and Ferb has always operated on a couple of levels, with rapid-fire dialogue, laugh-out-loud antics, and wit that sometimes sailed over smaller viewers' heads. Here are a few things in Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe that are geared toward the adults in the audience.
Read MoreAny good actor will tell you that every project is a learning process. In the case of actor and filmmaker John Leguizamo, his experiences on set have also contributed to his sensibilities as a director. In an interview with Looper, Leguizamo spoke about the directors who have influenced his work.
Read MoreAs the world mourns the shocking loss of Chadwick Boseman, many surprising details about his life have emerged. Many fans are now learning that while the charismatic face of Black Panther and 42 might seem born to be a star, his original passion was for writing and directing.
Read MoreBefore Chadwick Boseman portrayed Black Panther, the role that first brought him widespread acclaim was that of real-life baseball player Jackie Robinson, whom he played in 2013's 42. And if it hadn't been for 42, Boseman may have quit acting altogether.
Read MoreThis one comic book adaptation was so bad it actually sent Sean Connery, the original James Bond, into retirement. Here's what happened.
Read MoreThe Disney+ original film Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe is almost here, and we have received assurances from Mickey himself that the flick will come absolutely loaded with Easter eggs for the series' dedicated fans — so many that we're here to point out a few.
Read MoreThe entertainment industry suffered a heavy blow on Friday, August 28, 2020, when the news broke that Chadwick Boseman died at the age of 43. While his life ended unexpectedly, we can all still look forward to a final big-screen outing from Chadwick Boseman.
Read MoreVilleneuve is trying to do the impossible. We've waited a long time to see more of the new Dune, and thanks to Empire Online, we've got three brand new images to take our collective breath away.
Read MoreNobody could have anticipated what a massive hit Chadwick Boseman's regal performance would make Black Panther. So, who is the man in the catsuit? Turns out, he's just as interesting as the complicated king he portrays.
Read MoreWhen word got out that Chadwick Boseman was one of the stars of the new Spike Lee film Da 5 Bloods, anticipation was unsurprisingly high. Looper recently spoke with another Da 5 Bloods lead, Delroy Lindo, in an exclusive interview about his time working with Chadwick Boseman.
Read MoreFrom lackluster chemistry to kisses that have aged terribly to controversial relationships and love triangles, here are the most divisive, awkward, and weird on-screen kisses that left fans angry, confused, or upset.
Read MoreThere's no denying that Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls and Dumb and Dumber, To aren't great films, but they're practically Oscar-worthy when compared to some of the sequels that Carrey didn't star in. Here's every Jim Carrey movie sequel not starring Jim Carrey, ranked worst to best.
Read MoreJosh Boone is having a moment right now, as his latest film, The New Mutants, is finally being unleashed on the world after multiple debut date changes. In an exclusive conversation with Looper, Boone dished on what movies inspired The New Mutants.
Read MoreSwiss Family Robinson is also a family film, which means there's something for everyone in it — even adults.
Read MoreDuring a recent Zoom interview attended by Looper, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter discussed getting back into character for Bill & Ted Face the Music, and what it was really like to work together again for the new movie.
Read MoreYes, it's an animated musical based on a rhyming children's book. The goofy characters, bright colors, and disobedience to authority attract younger viewers. But adults can find a lot to think and laugh about in The Lorax as well.
Read MoreThanks to last weekend's DC FanDome event, our first look at The Suicide Squad has landed, complete with all the sound bite trimmings. What would normally come off as boilerplate "get pumped" rhetoric has all the makings of real talk — with James Gunn, nothing's off the table.
Read MoreAlthough The Sleepover is an ensemble piece, Clancy is the audience's way into the story, and she's played amiably by teen actress Sadie Stanley. Just because Stanley is a relative newcomer to the industry doesn't mean she doesn't have some notable projects on her filmography.
Read MoreNoah Centineo, star of Netflix rom-com To All The Boys I've Loved Before, is going to play He-Man in the Masters of the Universe movie. How is the teen heartthrob bulking up to play Prince Adam? We're here to give you all the details on how he's put on 30 pounds of muscle. Spoilers: Lots of eggs.
Read MoreIn early August 2020, Rogue Warfare: The Hunt dominated the competition on Netflix to become one of the most-watched movies in the U.S. during that time. In an exclusive interview with Looper, the filmmakers offered some theories as to why people are so captivated by the film.
Read MoreJames Gunn has finally unveiled the full lineup for his team in The Suicide Squad, including lots of new characters and a few returning favorites. Among those who won't be returning, though, is Katana, the sword-wielding bodyguard played in the 2016 film by Karen Fukuhara. Where'd she go?
Read MoreMiracle Workers star Karan Soni spoke with Looper in an exclusive interview to tease some of his behind-the-scenes Harry Potter talk with his co-star Daniel Radcliffe, and to dish on what the actor is really like to work with.
Read MoreThe trailer for Enola Holmes received a little kick in the soundtrack from a legendary band. The back half of the spot prominently features a sweet, power chord-y guitar riff (which first creeps in as an orchestral version) that is guaranteed to have viewers of a certain age reeling with déjà vu.
Read MoreIf the newly released trailers for the video game Gotham Knights and Matt Reeves' The Batman are any indication, we're going to be hearing the name "Court of Owls" a lot in the next couple of years. Comic enthusiasts will already be salivating in excitement, while everyone else asks, "What's that?"
Read MoreWorking on the Transformers film series wasn't all sunshine and rainbows for everyone involved. Here's the regret Megan Fox has about her days as a Transformers star, and how it turned into a huge learning experience for her.
Read MoreThe introduction of intriguing new characters is certainly welcome, but The Suicide Squad's vastly updated cast also means that several of the enticing characters from the original film have been left out of the sequel. One of the more glaring omissions is Cara Delevigne's Enchantress.
Read MoreLooper interviewed Peninsula and Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-Ho via email, with translation courtesy of his team in Korea. He talked to us about his transition from animation to live action, as well as what makes Peninsula different from Train to Busan.
Read MoreJames Gunn's The Suicide Squad features a ton of new characters, but also incorporates key members of the Squad seen in the 2016 feature film. However, a handful are missing from the roster — including Killer Croc. Here's the real reason Killer Croc isn't returning for The Suicide Squad.
Read MoreAfter more than a decade waiting patiently, fans of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga were given something new into which to sink their fangs: Midnight Sun, which recounts the events of Twilight from the perspective of the book's male lead, Edward Cullen One scene, in particular, has hit home.
Read MoreThe '90s were a great time for action movies. But many of the actors who made this era of film so exciting have dropped off the map entirely. We're here to catch you up on what these stars have been up to since they blew our minds in the '90s, and why they apparently vanished.
Read MorePeninsula tells the story of people who lost everything, now recruited to find something in their former home country — only to find it overrun by gangs and hangers-on still trying to survive. In an interview with Looper, director Yeon Sang-ho spoke about the Train to Busan sequel.
Read MoreMarty McFly is the picture of 1980s California cool, no matter what era he's in. There's still a lot you might not know about the young star of Back to the Future, however -- so we're here to fill you in on the more obscure details of Marty McFly's past, present, and future.
Read MoreA spate of last-minute promotional material has fans pumped, even though some of the principal cast members still remain a mystery. There are a couple of unknowns in The New Mutants, yet they look oddly familiar. Where have we seen these kids before, exactly?
Read MoreActor Kyle MacLachlan has a message for the filmmakers behind the upcoming adaptation of the classic Frank Herbert sci-fi novel Dune: Good luck. Here's why he thinks bringing the novel to the screen might be a particular challenge.
Read MoreIf there's been one predictable thing about 2020, it's been unpredictability — especially in the movie business. The next few months will bring us a plethora of new flicks that will either get extremely limited theatrical releases, or forgo the multiplex altogether, to focus on home release.
Read MoreIn order to pull off the genre's themes and otherworldly aesthetics, science fiction has always had to rely on special effects. And when those special effects don't turn out well, it can rob the extraterrestrials on the screen of their celestial mystique.
Read MoreDisney's Sky High is a charming superhero movie about growing up, getting through high school, and saving the world. If you only ever watched it as a kid, however, you're missing a lot of the movie's best puns, details, and dynamics. These are the parts of Sky High only the grown-ups get.
Read MoreIn some cases, whether it's out of malice or necessity, writers decide to straight-up annihilate a character because of an actor’s bad behavior.
Read MoreThough the premise and world of Project Power, in which people get super powers from a pill, seem worth visiting again, the movie's ending does appear rather conclusive. This begs the question: Will we ever get a Project Power sequel on Netflix?
Read MoreThough fans were initially thrilled to see their well-loved story play out from a different point of view in Stephenie Meyer's new book Midnight Sun, there are a few reasons that this experiment may not work very well for the rest of the books in the Twilight saga.
Read MoreThe magic of a kiss between an alien and a human is something else entirely: It's a fantasy in the literal sense.
Read MoreSam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy helped to usher in the modern era of superhero cinema — but it might have been completely different. Veteran screenwriter David Koepp, who worked on the first film, recently spoke to Collider about ideas he had for the trilogy that never came to fruition.
Read MoreYou're certain to see a few familiar faces behind all the teased hair, tight pants, and guyliner on display in the Motley Crue biopic, so here's a look at where you've seen those actors before. Here's why the cast of The Dirt looks so familiar.
Read MoreJust because your movie has a holiday theme doesn't mean holiday audiences will care. We're counting down the biggest holiday movie bombs based on their box office returns. What are these turkeys, and why did they disappoint? Let's find out.
Read MoreA pair of screenwriters say Disney used ideas from their script and never compensated them.
Read MoreHe was everywhere in the '90s, and then he disappeared. Why?
Read MoreA G.I. Joe fan favorite is getting his own movie. Paramount Pictures is pursuing a G.I. Joe spin-off about the silent ninja commando Snake Eyes. The character was played by Ray Park in 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra and 2013's G.I. Joe: Retaliation.
Read MoreThe new novel by Stephenie Meyer, a companion piece to her wildly popular Twilight series of novels told from Edward Cullen's perspective, has been captivating fans since its release on August 4. Those fans are now wondering one thing: Will Midnight Sun ever rise on the silver screen?
Read MoreLooper spoke with Vinnie Jones about his part in The Big Ugly on both sides of the camera, his early career with Guy Ritchie, and working superhero properties -- including the disappointment of X-Men: The Last Stand.
Read MoreThe endearing work of Ben Feldman as Jonah on Superstore is a big part of the series' affable vibe, with the actor playing foil to the often outlandish antics of the rest of the cast. That's sort of become Feldman's thing throughout his career. Here's why Jonah from Superstore looks so familiar.
Read MoreWho's ready to see what's become of the Tri-Lambs since the '80s?
Read MoreMarvel's Black Panther featured sprawling, eye-candy sets and gorgeous costumes — the standout of which was the titular hero's suit. Looper recently spoke with Dorotka Sapinska, the assistant costume designer on the film, and learned a great deal about how the Black Panther costume was made.
Read MoreEvery year has its share of highs and lows at the movies, but looking back, some definitely seem to stand taller than others. With 20 years of hindsight, 1999 looks like one of cinema's greatest years — and each of these films is well worth rediscovering as it reaches its milestone anniversary.
Read MoreLately, streaming viewers have been discovering the pleasures of Priest, the 2011 action-horror flick based on the comic book series of the same name by Hyung Min-woo. There's one face among that cast who may be naggingly familiar: that of Black Hat, the vampiric Big Bad with a mysterious past.
Read MoreHow many times can the Jackass crew laugh in the face of death? Who are all the new mutants joining Deadpool's team? And most importantly, what has Hawkeye been up to over the last couple of months? March's hottest trailers have some of the answers, and they're ready to blow you away.
Read MoreIf you were upset about the final season of Game of Thrones, you can rest easy knowing that at least one of the show's stars agrees with you. It turns out that when fans flocked to the internet to petition HBO to remake season 8, they weren't exactly alone in their feelings.
Read MoreDespite a string of early successes in the '90s and early 2000s, it seems like David Spade has been MIA lately. Wondering what he's been up to lately, and what led him away from the spotlight? Not to worry — we've got you covered. Here are the real reasons you don't see David Spade anymore.
Read MoreNon-acting celebrities leverage their fame into film and television roles on a regular basis, and while it often works out, there have definitely been times when people who had no business going before the camera ended up doing it anyway. Here's a look at some of the all-time worst examples.
Read MoreSequels are more popular than ever, but just because a franchise is continuing doesn't mean the cast stays intact. From stars driven off by scheduling conflicts to filmmakers trying to fix a mistake, here's a look at all the actors who won't be returning for upcoming sequels.
Read MoreA gag reel is a collection of hilarious mistakes, missteps, and outright mayhem committed on the way to making a movie. And sometimes, a gag reel is actually better than the film it came from.
Read MoreFrom Neo in the Matrix trilogy to Duke Caboom in Toy Story 4, viewers just can't stop hitting pause and analyzing frame after frame of Keanu Reeves' performances. While there are probably more of these scenes than we can count, we've compiled a list of those that stand above the rest.
Read MoreHere's a look at some acting careers that flourished in the spotlight, then took a turn in the 2010s, suffering a gnarly descent into choruses of "Whatever happened to..." These are the actors whose careers totally fizzled out this past decade.
Read MoreIf you're a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you've probably got a favorite MCU movie -- but what about the men and women who bring it to life on the big screen? As it turns out, they've all got their own personal favorites too, and we're taking a look at them right here.
Read MoreRemakes and reboots are all the rage these days. In fact, they're so popular that even films from this century are already getting the refresh treatment. From fantasy films to slasher flicks, these are the remakes of 21st-century films we can expect to see in the near future.
Read MoreEven cheesy sci-fi action should make sense, right?
Read MoreGrab a shovel and join us for a look at a few of Hollywood's finest fake dead people.
Read MoreEverything we think we know about Star Wars: Rogue One.
Read MoreKids are people too, and although they deserve to get an accurate glimpse of the real world, sometimes an inappropriate character can show up and add a shocking new dimension to what seemed to be a relatively family-friendly flick.
Read MoreWe're going to the home video release and beyond for our favorite critically acclaimed films no one originally saw in theaters.
Read MoreAs a Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker was bound to perform well financially. What's particularly remarkable is that the film had a number of odds stacked against it, making its $373.5 million debut all the more magnificent. Here's why The Rise of the Skywalker blew us away at the box office.
Read MoreEven in the Marvel Universe, where a guy bitten by a radioactive spider can find a new pair of pants in space that eventually tries to murder him, this is a complex story. Catching up on all the twists and turns might seem daunting, but don't worry — read on for the untold truth of Marvel's Ronin.
Read MoreTim Burton has added another star to the cast of his upcoming live-action Dumbo remake. Deadline reports that Z Nation star Joseph Gatt has joined the movie as a character named Skellig.
Read MoreSkrein announced his exit from the project earlier today.
Read MoreDirected by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist told the tale of a suburban family whose peaceful life is upended when malevolent spirits terrorize them in their own home. If you've watched and are looking for another horror fix, we've got you covered.
Read MoreDisney's historic purchase of the Fox studio's assets altered the film industry landscape, but the news wasn't all good for many of the projects in development at Fox when the deal went down. Here are some of the movies that were once Fox projects — but under Disney, they won't be anything at all.
Read MoreWarning: Mindhunter wants to scare your face off. Another teaser for the second season of the hit Netflix show has been released, and as chock full of suspense and creepiness as it is, the new episodes look to be leaning hard into the horror elements of the show's premise.
Read MoreIn addition to tons of superhero action, Venom boasts a terrifically talented cast that includes Jenny Slate as scientist Dora Skirth. For those of you who are certain you've seen Slate's face before, you probably have — many times over. Here's why Dora from Venom looks so familiar.
Read MoreWhether we're talking about evil sorcerers bent on world domination or plain old jerks who just like to ruin things for the good guys, the Disney villain is as much a proud tradition as the Disney princess. Here are our picks for Disney's greatest animated villains of all time.
Read MoreThe star of Jurassic World is reportedly attached to an adaptation of the novel Sorta Like a Rock Star.
Read MoreIf you've seen HBO Max's An American Pickle and have a nagging feeling that you've seen the actress who plays Professor Kim, Joanna P. Adler, somewhere before, you're not alone. Let's take a look at why Professor Kim from An American Pickle looks so familiar.
Read MoreGene Roddenberry's wide-eyed Star Trek franchise is enjoying a modern renaissance of sorts, though not every universe is enjoying the same clarity of vision. While the Prime Universe continues on at Warp Speed, the stylish Abramsverse films appear to be suffering from a little quantum uncertainty.
Read MoreThese Hollywood stars not only had to share their first smooch with a co-worker and in front of a production crew, but all the world got to see it unfold onscreen.
Read MoreAs light-hearted and fun sd his TV and movie appearances were, things were not perfect for John Candy. Still, even in the face of adversity, Candy made the most of his life, even in 1994 -- what he didn't realize was his last year.
Read MoreThe bad news: vampires live among us. The good news: they're just as bored as the rest of us, even though they can live forever. That's the concept behind What We Do in the Shadows, which has had a long and surprising road from an unassuming short film to a cult hit movie to a successful TV series.
Read MoreLooper interviewed Malcolm McDowell during promotion for The Big Ugly, and he told us all about the movie and especially his relationship with Vinnie Jones. He also told us about how he's still making movies at such a ridiculous pace — and about his career beginnings.
Read MoreFrom strange character details to pop culture Easter eggs, here are things only adults notice in Casper.
Read MoreWhy would the studio purposely avoid honoring one of its most popular Star Wars characters with a standalone big-screen adventure? There's more than one reason, as it turns out. Here's why Disney won't give Darth Maul his own movie.
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with Looper, Vinnie Jones opens up about his true feelings about playing Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand, a role he says left him feeling let down.
Read MoreLooper sat down with Ron Perlman to talk about The Big Ugly and a variety of other topics. Here is our full Q&A — in which we discussed playing a contradictory character, working with screen legends and rising stars, and what he's doing down the line.
Read MoreBecause of its grown-up characters, themes, and complex mythology, The Mummy provides plenty of moments that adults will be thinking about long after the kids in the room have moved on to the next thing.
Read MoreCalling all action fans: get ready for a scintillating new doc that will give some unsung heroes of Tinseltown their due. Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story, based on the bestselling 2015 book by Mollie Gregory, will soon be hitting VOD platforms, and its new trailer has us beyond pumped.
Read MoreBoth Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins took home Academy Awards for The Silence of the Lambs, but when the sequel, Hannibal, arrived in theaters, only one of them remained. Here's the story behind Jodie Foster's exit from the Hannibal Lecter trilogy.
Read MoreFor a variety of reasons, ranging from personal preferences to box office struggles or real-world scandals, these performers all struggled to have careers as vast as space itself.
Read MoreWhat Keeps You Alive is a frightful delight that packs a surprising emotional wallop. Of the film's sparse cast, there's one face that will likely seem quite familiar, especially to moviegoers with a taste for fake blood and shocking jump scares. Here's where you've seen Brittany Allen before.
Read MoreRon Perlman has been a fixture on screens both big and small for about 30 years. Though he tends to play tough guys, he's tried a little bit of everything. During our chat with him, we took some time to ask about what kind of roles he likes to play and where he sees his career going.
Read MoreFrom DC stars to Marvel vigilantes, here are some superhero movie stars Hollywood doesn't cast very much anymore.
Read MoreMalcolm McDowell will always be Alex from A Clockwork Orange to most. Sci-fi fans remember him as The Man Who Killed Captain Kirk, while nasty freak film buffs associate him with Caligula. Of course, there was a career before Clockwork — one McDowell was happy to discuss with us.
Read MoreBryan Singer's X-Men and X2: X-Men United helped to create the superhero genre as we know it — but the latter film almost crashed and burned, due to one botched stunt. A recent retrospective on the first two films in the X-Men series shone a harsh light on the director's on-set practices.
Read MoreLooper recently talked with Ron Perlman about his new movie The Big Ugly, and while we had a great time discussing what he's been up to recently, we couldn't help reaching back to the past with a question we've all had on our minds: "Is there a future in Hellboy for you?"
Read MoreOn August 28, Netflix added a South African and Angolan action thriller called Santana. It's the first time the streamer has added a movie from Angola, and audiences are showing a clear interest in seeing what this international African blockbuster has to offer. Here's why it's worth checking out.
Read MoreThanks to Nicolas Cage's gigantic output, it's easy to miss a movie or six from the guy. Fortunately, Netflix tends to have at least some of his films at hand. Such is the case with The Frozen Ground, a 2013 serial killer thriller that's currently sitting pretty on Netflix's Top Ten list.
Read MoreFollowing the death of award-winning actor and Marvel star Chadwick Boseman, Netflix has postponed a virtual preview of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, one of Boseman's last on-screen roles. Boseman, 43, passed on Friday, August 28, 2020 of colon cancer following a 2016 diagnosis.
Read MoreMovies are great at portraying all sorts of human experiences -- including the R-rated ones. Netflix is bursting with movies that explore sexuality to its fullest, though few people know it -- so we're here to introduce you to the steamiest movies the site has got.
Read MoreRenfri might only appear in one episode of The Witcher's first season, but Geralt carries a reminder of her as he continues his journey. Here's why that matters beyond simply being an Easter egg for trivia's sake, and what it means about both Geralt and how he perceives Renfri.
Read MoreWatch your back, Mr. Scorsese, because there's another "Irishman" flick burning up the charts on Netflix these days. We don't know whether Kill the Irishman's recent viewership bump is the result of name similarity with Scorsese's epic, but we're sincerely glad people are finding it. Here's why.
Read MoreThe latest teen drama burning up the charts at Netflix is a mid-sized story, told in its entirety over 20 episodes, which the streamer broke into two seasons. Trinkets is adapted from the 2013 YA novel of the same name by Kirsten Smith.
Read MoreEven as the rules of the streaming game continue to change and the competition gets a little fiercer, Netflix is still bent on innovating, and their latest upgrade is currently getting tested on platforms across the planet.
Read MoreThe early days of Ryan Reynolds' big screen career were a decidedly mixed bag, but he took an unexpected step in the right direction in 2005, claiming a role in an off-beat workplace comedy by the name of Waiting.
Read MoreNetflix is looking to ensnare audiences with another tense thriller that borders on horror. Set between World War II and the war in Vietnam, The Devil All the Time is a southern gothic noir about generational trauma and a faith corrupted. Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and Sebastian Stan star.
Read MoreSome huge news just dropped for Netflix's upcoming live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Despite early involvement with the development of the series, Avatar creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko have both withdrawn from the project.
Read MoreGuillermo del Toro hasn't released a film since 2017's Best Picture-winning romantic fantasy The Shape of Water, but that doesn't mean his fans can't get their peepers on new stories from cinema's current maestro of the macabre. Wizards, his latest animated offering, is currently tearing up Netflix.
Read MoreEven though Netflix has exciting new movies and TV shows arriving on the regular, sometimes a blast from the past is in order. That's clearly the mood some Netflix viewers are in at the moment, as a family comedy from 1993 has sling-shot its way up the streamer's charts.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a whimsical adventure appropriate for all ages, you might want to check out Latte and the Magic Waterstone, which hit Netflix on July 31, 2020 and has already become one of the service's most popular choices. Here's why you should check out this feel-good animated comedy.
Read MoreReady for a tough-as-nails military actioner with a super-talented cast? Fire up Netflix. Rogue Warfare: The Hunt has been tearing up the streamer over the weekend, climbing to #1 on its Top Ten list. The flick focuses on an elite military unit tasked with taking down a terrorist organization.
Read MoreWhere, exactly, is the Umbrella Academy's home turf? The show hasn't explicitly stated the geographical location of the mansion, but the eagle-eyed viewer might notice that season 2 actually dropped a pretty big easter egg about this very thing roughly halfway through the season.
Read MoreThe stakes on The Umbrella Academy keep rising. Fortunately, the Hargreeves aren't quite as ill-equipped as they were in the previous season. Astute viewers have noticed that the Umbrella Academy seems to be better at using their powers. Here's how The Umbrella Academy's powers work together.
Read MoreWhat many don't realize is that the 43-year old actor had much bigger aspirations in the entertainment industry. In fact, he had plans for at least one non-acting project in particular that was announced incredibly recently and was beginning to take shape.
Read MoreEven as he was undergoing treatments for his own cancer, Chadwick Boseman gave his time -- and his heart -- to fans who had also been diagnosed with the disease.
Read MoreIn a shocking development, Justice League star Ben Affleck will reprise his role as the Dark Knight in the Ezra Miller-led Flash solo movie from director Andy Muschietti. Also appearing: Michael Keaton, suiting up for another go as his vision of the Caped Crusader. How is this possible?
Read MoreGeorgia Engel, the actress known for her work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Everybody Loves Raymond, has sadly died. She passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 in Princeton, New Jersey. Engel was 70 years old.
Read MoreHulu is continuing to build up its Mighty Marvel portfolio. The streamer has announced that it has plans for two live-action series based on Marvel properties: Helstrom, featuring two supernaturally powered siblings, and Ghost Rider, which will see Gabriel Luna reprise the role of Robbie Reyes.
Read MoreThe upcoming DC movie starring Zachary Levi is officially on the Warner Bros. calendar.
Read MoreNo astronomer has ever seen a planet that looks quite as dashing as Kurt Russell.
Read MoreLionsgate and Summit have shifted Robin Hood to a new debut date.
Read MoreJagged Little Pill's composer is also on board.
Read MoreIn late June 2018, the world's count of comic book legends decreased by one. Steve Ditko, the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange as well as countless other comic characters, passed away at the age of 90. Here's how the world reacted to Ditko's death.
Read MoreThe Rock has cooked up another huge year. Forbes reports that, for the second year in a row, Dwayne Johnson has topped its list of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. The megastar is reported to have earned $87.5 million over twelve months to make him Tinseltown's biggest earner of 2020.
Read MoreTime is a slippery concept for the protagonists of Christopher Nolan's upcoming spy thriller Tenet — and for the film itself, which just keeps slipping down the schedule. Warner Bros. has announced that the hotly-anticipated film has been pushed back again, to September 3, 2020.
Read MoreKristoff St. John, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his role as Neil Winters on CBS' daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, has died. TMZ reports that St. John passed away on Sunday, February 3, when he was found dead in his San Fernando Valley, California home. He was just 52.
Read MoreHulu plans to drop the first 13-episode season of the classic Warner Bros. cartoon on Nov. 20, with the second season slated for 2021. For superfans of the animated series, the day might sound familiar; It's exactly 22 years after the original series aired its final episode.
Read MoreRaised by Wolves is a big-budget science fiction drama brought to you in part by Ridley Scott, in his American television debut. And yes, this HBO original series promises robots, alien worlds, and a boatload of philosophical ambiguity — all the Ridley Scott staples.
Read MoreWe may have a ways to go before we get a second dose of the Seven and the Boys, but there's plenty of information coming out already about what's in store on the series' upcoming season. Here's everything you need to know about The Boys season 2.
Read MoreFrom 2013 to 2017, self-proclaimed King of Palmdale Ivy Calvin won over the hearts and minds of Storage Wars viewers with his charming demeanor and professional know-how. Thanks in part to his contributions, the show was a smash -- more specifically, for one episode at least, a graveyard smash.
Read MoreIn his time on Storage Wars, Barry Weiss picked up everything from antique goods to vintage cars. He often kept the stuff he thought was cool for himself and either sold the rest or gave it to charity. But when it comes to bizarre finds, which one takes the cake?
Read MoreA newbie to the auction scene before appearing on Storage Wars: Northern Treasure, Stolf has a natural knack for sniffing out good buys. Sometimes she picks a winner, with multiple prized possessions inside. Other times, it's a complete bust. On very rare occasions, it's something else entirely.
Read MoreSince his time on Storage Wars has come to an end, Darrell "The Gambler" Sheets has slipped away from the television limelight to a relatively quiet personal life. So, where is Darrell Sheets now, and what does he get up to?
Read MoreIn addition to all the hidden diamonds in the rough that proved quite lucrative for Brandi Passante and her husband Jarrod Schulz, the dynamic duo also came up with some truly bizarre items. Here are three of the weirdest.
Read MoreWhile their hope is always to find something worth a fortune, it isn't uncommon for the Storage Wars cast to make discoveries that leave even the most prolific of their motley crew totally dumbfounded. Brandon Sheets found this out firsthand on one particularly memorable Storage Wars episode.
Read MoreEvery member of the Storage Wars crew has their fair share of success and failure stories, but few live for the thrill of the hunt more than Darrell Sheets. Still, his track record isn't spotless, as he, like anyone, does have the off day now and again. Here's the story of his oddest discovery.
Read MoreIcicle is a DC villain who's made his mark on comics, TV, and even cartoon commercials. But how much do you really know about the frozen foe? We're here to explain everything about how Icicle came to be, from the father who first donned the mantle to the son who carried it forward.
Read MoreAs has become typical of the neo-western, Yellowstone's third season came to a violent conclusion. The finale's title doesn't have any direct connection to the episode, but one Reddit sleuth posited it may be a literary allusion that provides more clues to who was actually behind the cliffhanger.
Read MoreBill & Ted Face the Music is finally here, and we're betting that you, like us, found it to be a most excellent reality-hopping adventure full of wit, warmth, and heart. Fans have waited a very, very long time for the belated sequel — so now that we've feasted our eyes, let's break down the ending.
Read MoreWhile it's superficially just a dusty planet of gangsters and moisture farmers, there's no place more central to the mythology of Star Wars than Tatooine.
Read MoreReigning king of the Korean zombie flick, Yeon Sang-ho is finally back with his follow-up to 2016's outstanding Train to Busan. The anticipated film reached Western shores on August 21, and now that we've finally got our eyeballs on the undead sequel, we can confirm that it delivers Yeon's promises.
Read MoreOver the years following the original Karate Kid movies, circumstances have led Daniel and Johnny down very different paths. Cobra Kai season 1 is about trying to face your inner demons. Cobra Kai season 2 is about what happens when you lose to those demons all over again.
Read MoreJ.R.R. Tolkien's Elves are among the first magical creations of modern fantasy, and heavily involved in the plots of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit as well as the central characters in The Silmarillion. In other words, without them, his entire world wouldn't exist.
Read MoreThis past weekend's virtual DC FanDome event gave us a look at some excellent concept art for the upcoming Black Adam. Among the revelations: the inclusion of the Justice Society, which will include Hawkman, Cyclone, Atom Smasher, and the enigmatic, magic-using hero known as Doctor Fate.
Read MoreThis furry monstrosity may not have the name recognition of, say, the Joker or General Zod, but he does have a unique backstory. From the little we've seen of him in The Suicide Squad's roll call, it looks like James and Sean Gunn are taking a unique approach with the character.
Read MoreThe last five minutes of "The World is Purple" were some of the most eventful in Yellowstone history, and they've officially set the stage for the series to enter its next act. Here's a breakdown of everything that did happen, everything that didn't, and where we might be headed in season 4.
Read MoreThe Army of the Dead are an unforgettable part of The Lord of the Rings. But how much do you really know about how these ghostly warriors came to haunt the mountainside? This is their entire story, from their ancient origins to the curse that keeps them tethered to the land of the living.
Read MoreWhether you're a diehard fan of Captain Marvel from way back, someone who liked Zachary Levi's playful turn as Shazam and would like to see more, or a fan of the Rock jumping into the DC Universe with both feet, we're here with a bit of a refresher on the world Black Adam inhabits.
Read MoreAt the presentation for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, he and the film's core cast ushered in a special video: a rundown announcing which character each star is playing on screen. Gunn also announced more characters after the panel. Here's every new character in The Suicide Squad explained.
Read MoreDuring DC FanDome on August 22, 2020, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson helped usher in thrilling new concept art for his upcoming anti-hero movie Black Adam, which reveals the character's costume. Here's a breakdown of the DCEU's Black Adam costume and what it means for the film.
Read MoreOn the surface, Polka-Dot Man is clearly two things: an unhinged guy with a vendetta against the Dark Knight, and a villain who's speckle-sprayed costume makes him look pretty darn goofy. There's more to Polka-Dot Man to meets the eye, though. Here's a peek into Polka-Dot Man's backstory.
Read MoreWith the announcement that Hawkman will be appearing in Warner Bros.' Black Adam film, it's time for a people's history of the character, perhaps the perfect microcosm of DC comics' byzantine continuity.
Read MoreDuring the DC FanDome virtual event, Flash star Ezra Miller joined director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti, and screenwriter Christina Hodson to deliver some bite-sized "Flash Facts." One thing had ready to show off was a sneak peek at the Flash's flashy new suit.
Read MoreIt's safe to say Avatar: The Last Airbender has stood the test of time since airing on Nickelodeon 15 years ago.Quite a lot happens in its epic story, so we're going to discuss what leads up to the conclusion, how things play out in the finale, and what we think it all means.
Read MoreBat-fans just got a little treat ahead of this weekend's DC FanDome. The Batman writer-director Matt Reeves took to Twitter to post a pair of one-sheets for his upcoming flick: one sporting the official logo, and one featuring an artistic rendition of star Robert Pattinson in full Bat-mode.
Read MoreFor a viewer with no prior knowledge about Nash, A Beautiful Mind initially seems like a story about how one man's genius will save the United States from deadly Russian interference. But this is no triumphant Cold War tale.
Read MoreThe Seven Solders of Victory have a long and illustrious history as one of DC Comics' most colorful superhero teams. We're here to break down their story in its entirety, from their Golden Age origins to their appearance on Stargirl.
Read MoreIf you're still not sure what exactly went down at the end of this twisty tale, don't worry — we've got you covered. We took a deep dive into David Fincher's labyrinthine thriller, and we're here to explain the ending of The Game.
Read MoreI Am Legend is about a zombie-like horde wiping out much of humanity, but its confusing ending becomes clear if you understand the personal journey of its hero.
Read MoreSersi and the Eternals are headed to the silver screen. But how much do you really know about the Eternal with the power to change things on the atomic level? From the Odyssey to the Avengers, we're here to break down the story of Sersi, Marvel's party-throwing Eternal.
Read MoreThe Eternals are coming to the MCU, and among them is Kingo, a godlike being who moonlights as a samurai and a movie star. We're here to give you the full rundown on this delightfully weird character before Kumail Nanjiani portrays him on the big screen.
Read MoreHow would the playing fields be leveled if there was a drug that could give any ordinary person extraordinary power? That's one of the questions posed by Netflix's new original sci-fi action blockbuster Project Power. As it turns out, the answer is anything but simple.
Read MoreWhether it’s a massive war or simply a hobbit drinking tea, everything in Middle-earth has a lot of complex history behind it. So today, we’re taking a look at the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and explaining the long and lengthy history of Middle-earth, from creation to the start of the Fourth Age.
Read MoreWe've been through a lot with the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. since the Marvel Cinematic Universe spin-off series premiered back in 2013. Now, after 136 episodes, ABC has brought the show to an end. Let's dive in and see where our heroes wound up at the end of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Read MoreThe Predator is a non-stop thrill ride from start to finish, and it's easy to miss some of the crucial plot details in the midst of all the gunfire, so turn on your heat vision and watch out for spoilers as we slow everything down and take a look at what actually happened at the end of the movie.
Read MoreTerminator: Dark Fate has arrived, and it's safe to say that fans have a lot of questions. Which works out really well, because we happen to have a lot of answers! What does it all mean? And where does the franchise go now? Here's a look at the ending of Terminator: Dark Fate explained.
Read MoreAvengers: Endgame had a lot of moments that probably left you scratching your head in confusion. We've course-corrected our galactic maps, read our redacted S.H.I.E.L.D. dossiers, and checked in with JARVIS about what exactly some of those confusing moments in Avengers: Endgame really meant.
Read MoreStar Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: Rebels, and Star Wars: Resistance tell a complex story full of fascinating characters, intriguing lore, and killer action. With three shows to keep track of, however, even the most passionate fan can get confused. We're here to help with this timeline of events.
Read MoreYou'd be hard-pressed to find any story that needs 720 episodes to wrap itself up, but that doesn't mean the eventual tale told by Naruto isn't worth a bit of investment.
Read MoreFrom his elvish origins to the moment he leaves Middle-earth, here's Elrond's backstory explained.
Read MoreThings got heated on the season 2 finale of Doom Patrol, with the fate of the team left in the hands of two little girls. Join us as we unpack the ending of Doom Patrol season 2.
Read MoreAmid all the crushed skulls, distended eyeballs, and severed limbs, Hellboy leaves more than a few loose ends in its wake — including an epilogue, a mid-credits scene, and a post-credits scene. Let's unpack the ending, and see if it sheds some light on the hour and 45 minutes that precedes it.
Read MoreDoctor Sleep brings Stephen King's novel to the screen in a way that both honors the author's original version of The Shining and manages to reconcile it with Stanley Kubrick's vision. The result is a film that's a sequel to two stories at once, with its own mythology and a multilayered ending.
Read MoreIf Crisis on Infinite Earths left you a little confused, don't worry! You're not alone. The good news is that we're here to sort out a few of its more convoluted aspects and explain just what was going on — and why.
Read MoreThe ending of The Invisible Man doesn't unfold exactly how you expect, but ironically enough, that's to be expected from Leigh Whannell's twisty horror-thriller. The Invisible Man's ending isn't a straightforward one, but it's the right one for the movie. Here's how it goes down.
Read MoreThe first season of the DC Universe/CW superhero saga Stargirl has come to an end. Before we start talking about an already-greenlit second season, join us as we delve deep into the ending of Stargirl season 1.
Read MoreWhether you're a new fan or you've been there from the beginning and just enjoy hearing about your favorite dysfunctional police squad, here's the timeline of Brooklyn Nine-Nine explained.
Read MoreAfter eight episodes rich with intrigue, HBO's Perry Mason has brought its first season to a satisfying conclusion. The mystery at the heart of the season is complex and dynamic, and thankfully for fans, most of the loose ends were tied up by the finale's end.
Read MoreFrodo Baggins may come across as a bit distant on the big screen, but he's being consumed from the inside out as he tries to step up and save the world. Here is the complete backstory that led to this humble Hobbit playing such a crucial role in Middle-earth history.
Read MoreThe movie is about the conflict between Herschel and Ben's beliefs about how to live a happy life, but it's also about the duality of being Jewish in North America. To understand An American Pickle and its ending, you have to understand the conflicted Jewish experience in the New World.
Read MoreThe Targaryens are one of the most fascinating families in Westeros. They have a unique history, strange cultural norms, and, of course, dragons. Explore the history of Game of Thrones' most intriguing noble house with this Targaryen timeline.
Read MoreWhile Galadriel's story evolved quite a bit over the course of J.R.R. Tolkien's life, we've done our best to pull everything together into one, coherent narrative that takes a deep dive into the backstory of this elven aristocrat.
Read MoreThe silhouettes of five people, a floating green box, and then a seventh person who looks just like Ben, have now taken the place of The Umbrella Academy. But who is the Sparrow Academy, what are their powers, and most importantly, what are Reginald's intentions with them?
Read MoreAudiences have seen Number Two throw knives with deadly precision, leaving some to believe he has telekinesis or magnetism-related abilities. In season 2, Diego moves from guiding knives to bullets, which has only stoked the fires of speculation.
Read MoreGet ready to add a little romance to your summer. Netflix viewers are getting all starry-eyed over The Lost Husband, an adaptation of Katherine Center's 2013 novel of the same name. The flick has rocketed straight to the top of the streamer's Top Ten list for movies in the U.S.
Read MoreOne of HBO Max's buzziest original shows is Love Life, the newest project from Academy Award nominee and big-screen favorite Anna Kendrick that everyone's binging. Here are all the details you need to know about Love Life.
Read MoreAgent Smith won't be back to challenge Neo in the fourth Matrix film. In a recent interview, Hugo Weaving, who played Agent Smithsaid that unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, he will not return for the upcoming Matrix sequel. Here's the full story behind his absence.
Read MoreMarty McFly's girlfriend, Jennifer Parker, was an important part of the Back to the Future series — but audiences couldn't help but notice that between ther 1985 original classic film and 1987's Back to the Future Part II, her appearance had changed just a bit. Here's why the role was recast.
Read MoreMany fans may not be able to imagine a version of The Office that ends without Jim and Pam living happily ever after. Unthinkable as it may seem, showrunner Greg Daniels apparently wanted to throw a wrench into the Beesly-Halpert family's happy domestic life.
Read MoreSummoning the combined mathematical acumen of the Dunder Mifflin accounting department (minus Kevin), Reddit users have crunched the numbers on each of Jim Halpert's pranks, starting on day one with that packet of Jell-O.
Read MoreParks and Recreation displayed an attention to detail that few shows ever pull off, from references to episodes long past to subtle Easter eggs that act as a nod to longtime viewers. Others — like one detail pertaining to Andy Dwyer — add nuance to the colorful population of Pawnee, Indiana.
Read MoreWhen Steve Carell left The Office, it was obvious he would get an emotional goodbye, but the show managed to top expectations with a quiet, simple moment that blew fans away. If you're wondering how they came up with it — or what Jenna Fischer really said to Carell — here's the whole story.
Read MoreFans of The Office were miffed when Karen prevented Jim and Pam from finally getting together in the show's third season. However, one scene between Jim and Karen would have made fans even more furious... but it never made it into the final cut of the show.
Read MoreFans fell in love with Modern Family's warm portrayal of one family's triumphs, tragedies, and foibles. But that doesn't mean they loved every single choice the show made. These are the storylines Modern Family fans couldn't stand, from icky relationships to boring kids.
Read MoreThe character is a bundle of contradictions, but one thing is for sure: Monk has given us a lot of amazing episodes of television. Let's revisit some of the best moments from the series and relive the experience. These are the best episodes of Monk, according to IMDb.
Read MoreSeason 3 of Yellowstone came to a bloody ending, leaving the fates of several major characters up in the air. One fan is certain, however, that things aren't as they seem, and and they're basing this hope on another smash hit show that has been known to attack main characters: Game of Thrones.
Read MoreIf you thought Hill House was scary, just wait until your visit to Bly Manor. Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for the second season of its Haunting anthology series. Titled The Haunting of Bly Manor, the new batch of episodes will tell a standalone story.
Read MoreFew things cut as deep as the disappointment of a great actor being cast in a bad role. Now that season 3 of Yellowstone has concluded with a literal bang, fans on Reddit are parsing through their feelings about the season, and some are feeling dissatisfied about the use of one particular character.
Read MoreOver the course of its three full seasons and the start of its fourth, Wynonna Earp has had its share of memorable moments. Looper sat down for a conversation with actress Katherine Barrell, who plays Officer Nicole Haught on the Syfy show, to discuss her personal standout memories.
Read MoreGeraghty's run on Chicago P.D. came to a surprising end in season 3, when Roman was badly wounded and left the badge (and Chicago) behind altogether. We now know Roman's exit was no shock to Geraghty. Truth is, he'd essentially been plotting it since day 1.
Read MoreWe're guessing that even the biggest Chadwick Boseman fans haven't caught all of these appearances. Here are the famous shows the late actor appeared on before he became the Black Panther.
Read MoreWe caught up with one of the brightest lights in Wynonna Earp's ensemble, Katherine Barrell, to talk about the special connection between the series and its fandom as the show got ready to return for its fourth season.
Read MoreThey might've seemed important at first, but for one reason or another, these TV characters disappeared from their shows without explanation.
Read MoreNearly 20 years later, NCIS' pilot episode is raising a few questions. Some viewers have suggested that perhaps the story should have turned out very differently for one of the show's main characters. Here's how one Gibbs moment could have changed NCIS forever.
Read MoreThe season 3 finale left a lot for fans to process in the hiatus before season 4, but that hasn't stopped some eagle-eyed viewers from speculating about the tragic turn of events based on a few minor details that most casual watchers may have missed.
Read MoreFans of The Haunting of Hill House are about to travel to a frightening new location. In an exclusive feature in Vanity Fair, series creator Mike Flanagan details the new season, entitled The Haunting of Bly Manor, which will turn the Hill House property into an anthology.
Read MoreAnother wild season of Yellowstone came to a close on Sunday. The finale didn't disappoint when it came to literally explosive cliffhangers, but that doesn't mean all fans of the show are pleased, as one particularly troublesome detail has sparked debate online.
Read MoreLike with any other show, Riverdale's stars sometimes feel that certain scenes are a bit much. In a recent interview with The Los Angeles Times, Betty actress Lili Reinhart discussed one particular scene that she had trouble with, as the moment almost went too far outside her comfort zone.
Read MoreOne of The Office's most prolific directors spoke to Looper in an exclusive interview to dish on his favorite episode of the iconic show, and reminisce about some on-set memories with the immensely talented cast and crew.
Read MorePart of the series' enduring appeal is the sheer breakneck speed and efficiency of its plotting. For that reason, there's one filler episode from season 3 that's always seemed like a bit of an outlier. As it turns out, that episode may be doing more work than we previously thought.
Read MoreConsidering the show's popularity, small cast, in-studio format, and bargain-bin price tag, many viewers are understandably suspicious of Comedy Central's decision to kill its long-running series, Tosh.0.
Read MoreNetflix's teen drama Trinkets tells a powerful story, anchored by a powerful performance from Brianna Hildebrand in the central role of Elodie. But while you're getting swept up in that performance, you might wonder where you've seen her before.
Read MoreThe finale of The Boys' first season drew a line in the sand and made it clear who the real heroes and villains were. Now, in advance of the season's September 4 premiere on Amazon Prime, critics are praising the show's return for a myriad of reasons.
Read MoreThe relatively small contributions made by the original characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender have sparked quite a bit of fan discussion. Katara, in particular, has been the subject of some fierce debate on Reddit, with fans questioning why she was relegated to the role of non-combatant.
Read MoreEverybody knows that in 2011, The Office closed out its legendary run on NBC after nine seasons, but according to a recent oral history, the showrunners (particularly co-creator Greg Daniels) had an idea on how they could potentially reinvent the series and keep it going for years and years.
Read MoreDC fans just got a green, swampy treat, courtesy of the CW. The network just dropped a new trailer for Swamp Thing, which will make its broadcast debut on the network in October. The series was unceremoniously axed by streamer DC Universe just days after its premiere in June of last year.
Read MoreYou know him from The Last Black Man in San Francisco and Da 5 Bloods. Now, Jonathan Majors is the star of HBO's genre-bender Lovecraft Country. During a virtual press junket recently attended by Looper, Majors opened up about his Lovecraft Country character, masculinity, legacy, and monsters.
Read MoreAhead of the show's premiere, Looper sat down with Johnson and Riggle to talk about how the series came together, how they crafted their characters, and why Hoops' relentless comedy style might not be for everyone.
Read MoreGibbs' distinguished military resume is nothing to sniff at, but there's one aspect of his past as a Marine that doesn't sit right with the NCIS faithful.
Read MoreWhen last we saw Pogo, the adorably diapered simian had just viciously attacked Number 5, and was walking hand in hand into the night with Reginald, leaving fans desperate to know what became of him after.
Read MoreWhat happens when Satan has had enough of Hell and decides to walk among us on Earth? That's the question the comical fantasy crime series Lucifer poses. Looper recently had exclusive video chats with stars Aimee Garcia and Kevin Alejandro about the show's renewal and what to expect from season 5.
Read MoreMany producers wanted to set it in a trailer park in the American South.
Read MoreThe villain of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is coming to Netflix in her own series, entitled Ratched. We're here to give you the lowdown on this electric new show, from who's playing the infamous Nurse Ratched to the talent behind the camera.
Read MoreIf you're one of the many people who have been checking out The Game ever since it dropped on Netflix and you're curious about its history, here's a play by play of why the show was canceled, and then revived, and then canceled again.
Read MoreWhile robot Grace was clearly among the best-loved characters in the first season of The Umbrella Academy, the appearance of human Grace in the 1963 timeline was certainly among season 2's most welcome surprises. It also left fans with some concerns about what might become of her in season 3.
Read MoreLooper recently took part in a virtual roundtable interview with Lovecraft Country showrunner Misha Green, during which she opened up about how the series handles the complicated history of author H.P. Lovecraft, the man who ultimately inspired the novel upon which the show is based.
Read MoreThrough music, fun, and silliness, the Fraggles and their friends have a lot to say to viewers of all ages; with that in mind, here's a look at things only adults notice in Fraggle Rock.
Read MoreThroughout its pulse-pounding three seasons and counting on Netflix, the pitch-black crime saga Ozark has developed a reputation for executing go-for-broke narrative twists. The show has a particular penchant for finding new and brutal ways to kill off its cast of shady characters.
Read MoreOne of The Master from Doctor Who's most refreshing incarnations was Missy, played by Scottish actress Michelle Gomez. She left the show in 2017, but her profile has only risen since. From hospitals to the Doctor to the Mother of Demons, here's why Missy from Doctor Who looks so familiar.
Read MoreIn their efforts to protect their swath of rural Montana from the various groups and individuals around them, the Duttons and their cohorts have been involved in many unsavory acts. Let's take a look at the small detail that bothers fans about the crimes on Yellowstone.
Read MoreThe wolves are circling John Dutton's massive ranch as Yellowstone season 3 moves toward its final act. You might expect a Dutton to head for the gun rack under these circumstances, but there's one theory that a detail from season 1 may actually render a much more civilized solution in John's favor.
Read MoreHoops, the new animated series from creator Ben Hoffman, is a well-developed vehicle for a whole lot of jokes. And that's exactly what drew the all-star voice cast led by Jake Johnson and Rob Riggle to the project. In an interview with Looper, Johnson and Riggle revealed why you should watch Hoops.
Read MoreIn addition to welcoming back most of the familiar faces of the series, the new season of Stranger Things will introduce a few newcomers, from an intriguing new lifeguard to an ambitious politician. But even if they're new in Hawkins, some of these actors just might look familiar.
Read MoreAs Yellowstone season 3 nears its final hour, much hangs in the balance for John Dutton and his troubled clan. While many of these dangling plot threads seem destined for a bloody resolution, there's at least one open point dating back to season 2 that has yet to be satisfactorily addressed.
Read MoreLooper participated in a roundtable interview with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. co-creators and showrunners Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, where the pair discussed that fateful last scene of the series, and how it came to mirror the current climate.
Read MoreBecause of the ongoing disruptions to the film and TV industry, things are going to be a little different this year. But while many shows might end up getting delayed, there are still plenty with premieres on the books in the coming months.
Read MoreShe joins Mahershala Ali for the new installment.
Read MoreWhile American Horror Story 1984 can indeed rest on its own bloody laurels, eagle-eyed AHS fans spotted many links and Easter eggs that tie 1984 to previous seasons. Here's a look at some of the most intriguing and important connections.
Read MoreSince wrapping the show, the stars of Lost have gone on to very different careers. Some have continued to thrive on the small screen, others have become major movie stars, and some have disappeared from Hollywood. Let's take a look at what the cast has been up to since the mystifying conclusion.
Read MoreIt feels like just yesterday that we met troubled zoo owner Joe Exotic and his archnemesis, animal conservationist with a mysterious past Carole Baskin, in Netflix's docuseries Tiger King. A follow-up will be airing on Investigation Discovery (ID), rather than Netflix; here's what we know so far.
Read MoreJoe Exotic's outsized personality earned him an adoring fan base among Tiger King's legion of devotees, and it seems like Parks and Recreation alum Rob Lowe counts himself among them. Lowe recently posted a gallery of pictures featuring himself dressed up like Exotic, and the resemblance is uncanny.
Read MoreIt's the question that's been on everyone's mind since Netflix dropped its zeitgeist-y docuseries, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness: Just how much money is there in hoarding big cats in a cult-slash-zoo? Here's what Joe Exotic is worth, and how he made his money.
Read MoreFans of Hawaii Five-0 came for the crimefighting action, but they stayed for the chemistry between the team and their extended crew of friends, informants, and suppliers of quality shrimp. Though the most beloved was Kamekona, there are still two lingering questions concerning the fan-favorite ally.
Read MoreDespite his current condition of incarceration, we know how much Tiger King Joe Exotic is worth, but what about his archnemesis? Carole Baskin is perhaps the most divisive figure from Netflix's binge-worthy true crime docudrama Tiger King, and her activism has made her a multi-millionaire.
Read MoreFollowing the success of similar true crime series like Making a Murderer and The Staircase, Netflix unleashed unto the world its newest entry into the popular genre: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, which follows the titular tiger breeder Joe Exotic. Here's what you need to know about him.
Read MoreIt might sound like the opening line to a slam poem, but it's 100 percent true: The Expanse is getting another chance. Amazon Studios is nearing a deal to revive The Expanse for season 4. The decision comes just 10 days after Syfy canceled the space drama series.
Read MoreThe Boys creator Eric Kripke is adding one more bro to the team, and the veteran showrunner can certainly vouch for this one's work ethic. According to an August 17 press release from Amazon Studios, Supernatural star Jensen Ackles has signed on to reunite with his old boss for season 3 of The Boys.
Read MoreThe Hawaii Five-0 pilot does a good job of setting the tone of the series and introducing many of the main players, while still giving viewers a compelling narrative to follow. As with many pilot episodes, it's also home to plenty of Easter eggs and continuity errors to boot.
Read MoreSeason 3 of Paramount Network's breakout neo-Western Yellowstone has been a slow burn compared to previous seasons. With the penultimate episode behind us and only one hour of season 3 remaining, here are the characters most likely to bite the dust.
Read MoreWith Michael Hirst's historical epic, Vikings, approaching its final act, it's a good time to reflect on some of the open questions swirling around the series, like how "historical" this costume drama actually is.
Read MoreSince Netflix's The Crown spans such a huge amount of time, the major characters have to be repeatedly recast in order to convey the passage of time. Season 4 is set to introduce Emma Corrin as Princess Diana, and the series is already looking into the future, having cast Corrin's successor.
Read MoreJurnee Smollett has had run-ins with many foes throughout her acting career. Now, she's set to encounter monsters, ghosts, cultists, and various supernatural beings on HBO's genre-bending Lovecraft Country. During a virtual roundtable interview, Smollett opened up about her character, Leti.
Read MoreMuch of the show's drama and comedy falls on the shoulders of the two young actresses tasked with playing the Wesley twins. Sterling is played by Maddie Phillips and Blair by Anjelica Bette Fellini, two up-and-coming talents who have definitely been around the Hollywood block.
Read MoreThe Hargreeves siblings' lives got thrown into time-bending chaos after being transported to 1960s Dallas during The Umbrella Academy season 2. But the impact of their time there and eventual return to the present may prove to have the most significant consequences for Allison.
Read MoreThe Umbrella Academy's second season finally began to unravel the mystery of who — or what — Reginald Hargreeves is. Yet, a scene between Vanya and the young boy she saved is now raising another question: what are the Hargreeves siblings?
Read MoreFans of AMC's long-running zombie drama The Walking Dead have been tuning out in droves for a few years now, but it seems one of the series' most notable cast members has never actually tuned in himself.
Read MoreThe star of HBO's new supernatural horror series is relatively new to the industry, but that doesn't mean you haven't seen him before. In a few short years, he's built an impressive resume of lauded performances for himself.
Read MoreLila Pitts scored one of the biggest twists of The Umbrella Academy season 2, when the truth about her genetic make-up was revealed. That bombshell-drop signaled that the super-powered world of The Umbrella Academy could get even more super with season 3.
Read MoreDid you know the Game of Thrones cast acted in stuff before the epic series? It's true! Some of it was great, and some of it, well, wasn't. Here's a look at some early roles of the GoT cast members.
Read MoreThis American Pickers star is only getting started living life to the fullest. From the charmingly everyday to the totally boundary-pushing (wait till you see what she has a tattoo of), we've rounded up some of the most surprising facets of Danielle Colby's life.
Read MoreAfter a big night at the Emmys, the Hulu series had another one at the Golden Globes.
Read MoreThe future looks stormy for this It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia character.
Read MoreWith season 2 of The Umbrella Academy now streaming on Netflix, stunt coordinator Rick Forsayeth chatted with Looper about what it took to craft the craziness that is the Hargreeves' adventures — and where he hopes to take things in season 3.
Read MoreTwo years after it was announced that The Big Bang Theory was ending with season 12, and over a year post-series finale, fans are still pondering about Jim Parsons' decision to quit the show. Parsons used a recent appearance on former Doctor Who star David Tennant's podcast to explain his decision.
Read MorePaul de Gelder is a walking, talking (and swimming) testament to the power of perseverance and the freedom in understanding. Looper talked to the Shark Week star about a variety of topics, ranging from his personal story to what it was like working with Ronda Rousey and Mike Tyson.
Read MoreWith The Umbrella Academy's second season having arrived and furthered the adventures of everyone's favorite dysfunctional super-siblings, Looper sat down for a chat with Hall about Herb's evolution, the process of bringing Pogo to life, and his favorite moments on the Umbrella Academy set.
Read MoreThe show is due out this fall.
Read MoreA highlight of this seriously spooky drama is David, the hallucinogenic-loving seminarian. He's portrayed by Mike Colter, who's been a regular presence on screens big and small for a couple of decades now. Here's where you've seen him before.
Read MoreThough it has been more than 15 years since John Ritter's passing, he continues to be remembered by friends and fans as one of the kindest and hardest working actors in Hollywood. Even as the years wear on, more information about Ritter's life, death and influence continue to come to light.
Read MoreIt's almost impossible anyone other than Ashley Eckstein playing Anakin Skywalker's apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, but when the actress first auditioned for the part, she nearly blew it. Here's how she turned things around.
Read MoreIt's been over six long years since the avenging monster we knew as Dexter Morgan scuttled the "Slice of Life" and ran off to the wilds of Oregon to start anew. Still, even after much time away, fans of Showtime's Dexter still can't stop wondering: will there ever be another season of the series?
Read MoreIt can be scary enough just to watch it all play out onscreen — so how does the cast feel as they bring these stories to life? For better or for worse, American Horror Story seems to be the kind of show that makes a permanent impact on an actor. Here's how it's changed these actors' lives.
Read MoreIn March 2020, John Krasinski kicked off Some Good News, a YouTube series in which he delivers, well, some good news to brighten up the doom and gloom of the world. On an episode of Rainn Wilson's Instagram Live SoulPancake series Hey There, Human, Krasinski revealed why he created Some Good News.
Read MoreNeil Gaiman has secured his next small-screen project. Gaiman is set to develop a new adaptation of The Storyteller, the anthology series from created by Jim Henson. A reimagining of the original, Gaiman's Storyteller will "create a mystical world combining various fairy tales and folklore."
Read MoreWith Who's the Boss? heading back to TV screens, we thought it would be a good time to check in with the main cast to see what they've been up to in the nearly three decades since the original called it quits. Here's what the cast of Who's the Boss? is doing today.
Read MoreWith so many upcoming MCU films and TV series having release dates that are months away, what's a Marvel fan to do? Well, from lighthearted adventures to dark dramas, here are the best TV shows to watch while we wait for the MCU to return.
Read MoreYou'll need to keep your eyes and ears sharp to notice both of them.
Read MoreRonda Rousey conquering her fear of sharks was documented in Ronda Rousey Uncaged, which aired as part of Shark Week in 2018. Shark attack survivor and diver Paul de Gelder lead the fighting champ through encounters with a handful of the underwater meat-eaters. Here's how she impressed him.
Read MoreThe mere mention of a company's name on Better Call Saul has led some to think Kim Wexler, who never appeared on the series' predecessor Breaking Bad, might've been working on the periphery of Breaking Bad's narrative all along.
Read MoreThe adaptation of Gerard Way's graphic novel will feature actors from Game of Thrones, Hamilton, and more.
Read MorePrior to landing either of his job on The Mandalorian or The Clone Wars, Dave Filoni's love for the universe nearly ended his run with one of TV and film's most prominent franchises before it even began.
Read MoreOn the strength of its nearly three-season run on Paramount Network, the post-Western saga known as Yellowstone has become one of the best-loved series on cable television. The contributions of composer Bryan Tyler should certainly not be overlooked. Here's why Yellowstone's music is significant.
Read MoreHe's demonic, diabolical, and literally the son of Satan. Yet for all that evil, Daimon Hellstrom is actually a decent dude. This is the story behind Marvel's most unlikely king of Hell, set to enter the MCU with his very own Hulu series, Helstrom, in 2020.
Read MoreDove Cameron is about to make her Agents of SHIELD debut, and she's teased us with some inside information.
Read MoreOf the countless young actors who came and went throughout the '90s, Noah Wyle seemed more primed than most for long-term success. ER made him an overnight star, but what has he been up to in the years since the medical drama went off the air?
Read MoreThe first season of Locke & Key certainly succeeds in building its marvelous world. Nevertheless, some viewers think that the show's narrative contains one strange error. Let's take a look at the huge Locke & Key plot hole that still puzzles fans.
Read MoreIt's not just the stellar cast and riveting storyline that has drawn viewers in to Netflix's Ozark. There's also another palpable presence: the picturesque region of America referred to as the Ozarks. However, Ozark isn't shot in the Ozarks. So, where exactly is it filmed?
Read MoreThe former Marine Corps sniper and long time law enforcement officer has found himself in more insane situations during any one season of NCIS than most people do in their entire lives. However, there is one moment from Gibbs' past that clearly haunts him immensely.
Read MoreWalt's bad turns change him, with each crime standing out as another step in his long fall from grace. But what only true fans know about Breaking Bad is that in addition to the Machiavellian tactics playing out in the main plot, the show is full of hidden symbols and indicators.
Read MoreWhen Ruby Rose announced in May 2020 that she was leaving Batwoman after just one season, it opened a floodgate of speculation as to why she would step down from a role that meant so much to her. Now, the actress is speaking out about her decision.
Read MoreWhether they're meant to give us clues about season 3 or to simply give us all a reason to rewatch once we're done with our first binge, here are some of the small details you probably missed in The Umbrella Academy's second season.
Read MoreSome emerging technology and a family secret gave Blue Bloods fans and the Reagans a surprise during the season 10 finale. He may be a new member of the Reagan family fans have come to know, but Joe Hill should look familiar to many viewers. Here's where you've seen the actor who plays him before.
Read MoreWhile it seems unlikely that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s final episode will actually be the last time that we see Coulson — hey, he's survived worse — we took the time to chat with Clark Gregg as he reflected on his time in the MCU, and discussed a little bit about what he's doing next.
Read MoreWith all the similarities between these two series, it's reasonable that some fans think of Vikings and The Last Kingdom as two sides of the same conflict, with the former presenting the Scandinavian point of view and the latter the Saxon, but the shows actually have more in contrast than in common.
Read MoreAlthough Anne is second in line for the throne, behind her older brother Charles, she brings a refreshing dynamic to The Crown. Here's why Princess Anne from The Crown season 3 might look familiar — and why the show's casting director thinks it's a good thing that she probably doesn't.
Read MoreThere's plenty of action on Will Smith's resume, from the Bad Boys franchise to Independence Day. But when it was time to conquer his fear of the most famous underwater predators for 2020's Shark Week, Smith called upon real-life action hero Paul de Gelder.
Read MoreLooper talked with Wen about her time on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and learned what her favorite S.H.I.E.L.D. fight scene is, what her appearance on The Mandalorian means to her, who she'd like to see May team up with if the agent ever makes her way into the movies, and much, much more.
Read MoreNothing can slow Reggie Watts down. Even in the middle of a pandemic, he's still finding ways to work — safely, of course. Even a man who says his goal is to disorient his audience finds things to do in a disorienting time.
Read MoreAs Iceman in the X-Men series, Shawn Ashmore played an important role in the rise of modern superhero movies. It's no surprise that he's being called back to comic book adaptations, this time on the small screen with season 2 of Amazon's hit series The Boys. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWell holy Hannah, Fargo's got some good news for us, don'tcha know. The celebrated FX series was put on what was described at the time as an "indefinite" hold back in March when media productions worldwide began to shut down over COVID-19 concerns, but that fate is now solidified at last.
Read MoreWhen Doctor Who returned to TV screens in 2005 after 16 years off the air, the classic British science fiction series had a brand new hero in the role of the Doctor: Christopher Eccleston. Now, he's making a surprise return as the Ninth Doctor in brand new stories. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWith The Umbrella Academy season 2 having hit Netflix on July 31, stunt coordinator Rick Forsayeth took the time to chat with Looper about his favorite stunt-focused moments, and how VFX and stunt work come together to create TV magic.
Read MoreIn our exclusive interview with De Caestecker, the S.H.I.E.L.D. star discussed his favorite Fitzsimmons scene, how he got ready for his shocking turn as the Doctor in season four, and his dream MCU team-up.
Read MoreInternational audiences finally have the chance to experience British television sensation Get Even, thanks to Netflix, and the show's twisty, engrossing plot isn't the only thing making viewers sit up and take notice. The teen thriller features an attractive cast of young actors you've seen before.
Read MoreWith his current role on the TNT series The Alienist, on which he stars as Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, Daniel Brühl going after the evil-doers — and back in time. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Brühl offers some insight into what it's like to step back in time on The Alienist.
Read MoreTNT's The Alienist stars Daniel Brühl as Laszlo Kreizler, a psychiatrist specializing in children suffering from mental illness who's drawn into a string of murders. Speaking with Looper, Brühl revealed the unexpected place from which he drew inspiration for his Alienist role.
Read MoreIt hasn't been the Friends reunion's day, week, month, or even its year. The long-awaited event, which is slated to eventually find its home on HBO Max along with the rest of the series, is delayed indefinitely. Here's what we know about its current status.
Read MoreSeason 2 of The Umbrella Academy unfolds with a literal twist-a-minute intensity, and spirals feverishly towards a curveball of a finale as epic in scope as it is maddeningly open-ended. As such, fans of the series are already clamoring for a third season. Here's what we know about the wait ahead.
Read MoreLooper recently talked with Reggie Watts about his new app WATTSAPP, and while we were at it, we took some time to discuss his experiences as bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden. He also named some of his all-time favorite guests.
Read MoreMike Tyson will take on his biggest opponent yet in Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef, a Shark Week special airing on the Discovery Channel on Sunday, August 9. Looper spoke with dive instructor Paul de Gelder about working with Tyson for the shark-filled special.
Read MoreDalton spoke with Looper about Doom Patrol's second season, sharing some thoughts about how the show mixes absurdity with raw humanity, how he got ready to play a character with such a wild history, and why he's such a huge Doom Patrol fan.
Read MoreThanks to CBS All Access, the Star Trek franchise is seeing something of a renaissance. The new animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks premiered on the streaming service on August 6, and reviews are beginning to roll in.
Read MoreCould we ever see the long shadow of the infamous Heisenberg cast over a future installment of Better Call Saul? According to Bryan Cranston, you'd better believe it. The Breaking Bad star has revealed whether he would ever step into the shoes of Walter White for spin-off series Better Call Saul.
Read MoreAs Stranger Things fan theories go, one recently posted by a particularly sharp viewer is one of the stranger ones. It has to do with the nature of the Demogorgon, the monster that kidnaps Will Byers and menaces the rest of the series' heroes. Prepare to look at the Upside Down in a whole new way.
Read MoreFrom edgy Westerns to children's sci-fi, here are some canceled TV shows that were lucky enough to get a finale movie long after they left the air.
Read MoreIn our exclusive interview, Cordova-Buckley tells us what inspired her when building Yo-Yo's character, how Yo-Yo gave Cordova-Buckley a glimpse at her own personal power, why being part of the MCU is such a personal thrill, and what Marvel would have to do to get Cordova-Buckley to shave her head.
Read MoreMaggie Siff appeared on six seasons of Sons of Anarchy as Tara Knowles, second wife and primary love interest to Charlie Hunnam's Jax Teller. Where has her career taken her in the years since — and have the roles been as rough-cut and violent as her time on FX's motorcycle gang drama?
Read MoreIf there's one exit that continues to puzzle longtime fans of Criminal Minds, it's the departure of Lola Glaudini, whose character, Elle Greenaway, was a central player in the show's inaugural season before vanishing in a wave of chaos and disgrace early in season 2. What happened?
Read MoreThe Umbrella Academy creators Steve Blackman and Jeremy Slater have demonstrated an unparalleled ability to drop stealthy pop culture references throughout their hit Netflix series. Here's the latest discovery from season 2.
Read MoreWe aim to misbehave by looking back at the reasons why Firefly got canned.
Read MoreDuring our chat, Ward reveals how he ended up becoming an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. regular, what he's learned from the show, and his favorite time travel movie — although if you're reading Looper, you may already have a pretty good idea what it is.
Read MoreWith Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s series finale coming up, Looper talked with Simmons about his time in the MCU's premiere spy agency, and got his thoughts on what it was like to become the director, his dream Marvel team-up, and how he really feels about Mack's signature weapon, the shotgun-axe.
Read MoreFrom jokes that are about something more to genuinely touching moments of pure emotion, these are our favorite Stranger Things lines that mean more than you realize.
Read MoreThough The Umbrella Academy season 2 plays its Lila-themed cards close to the chest until she uses her power in the finale, astute viewers may notice that an earlier episode drops a clue about her true nature. Here's how The Umbrella Academy season 2 hints at Lila's abilities before the finale.
Read MoreRight before Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s final season began, Henstridge took some time out from her busy to schedule to talk with Looper about what Simmons means to her, her favorite Fitzsimmons moments, and where fans can expect to see her after S.H.I.E.L.D.'s quickly approaching finale airs.
Read MoreIt may have taken five years, but now, Other Space has found another space on the sci-fi streaming service DUST — and creator Paul Feig couldn't be happier. During an interview with Looper, Feig revealed what he wants new, fresh-eyed fans to know before they dive into the titillating space comedy.
Read MoreThe new season of The Umbrella Academy features an intriguing new addition to the cast in civil rights activist Raymond Chestnut. You may recognize the actor who portrays Chestnut — his name is Yusuf Gatewood, and he's been carving out an interesting career in TV and film for two decades.
Read MoreAs intriguing as the new additions to The Umbrella Academy's cast may be, many fans no doubt spent much of the their season 2 binge lamenting the general absence of season 1's gloriously sadistic assassins Hazel and Cha-Cha. But does Cha-Cha actually make a subtle appearance after all?
Read MoreThe Boys are back in town. Until now, Amazon Studios has kept as tight-lipped as a Vought executive about the second round of its marquee comic book adaptation; thankfully, the pay-off is certainly worth the wait.
Read MoreWhen the History channel decided to branch out into scripted programming, they didn't take any half measures. Their first foray, Vikings, is a historic drama on a truly epic scale.
Read MoreThe character of Kwenthrith met a predictably bloody end for a woman who spent her entire life fighting — but why did her story stop where it did? Here's the real reason Amy Bailey left Vikings, and how it gave her more sympathy for her complicated character.
Read MoreOn the eve of season 2's release, we sat down with Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman to talk about bringing super-powered battles to the screen, his favorite character combinations, fan theories, and where the Umbrella Academy goes from here.
Read MoreLila Pitts represents huge potential for future narrative exploration on The Umbrella Academy, and actress Ritu Arya plays her with the exact playful malice that the character requires. In fact, she's such a strong onscreen presence that you may remember seeing Arya's face somewhere before.
Read MoreOn the eve of Umbrella Academy season 2's release, we spoke to Aidan Gallagher about his comics fandom, the cast dynamics, and bringing something as insane as Paradox Psychosis to the screen.
Read MoreThe Mandalorian's success is important for the good name of Star Wars and for the fans — and it means those fans want more Mandalorian and they want it ASAP. Unfortunately, one new adventure for our lone hunter and cub just got delayed.
Read MoreOf the actors returning for The Umbrella Academy season 2, Ken Hall's path is the probably most intricate. Looper spoke with Hall about his higher season 2 profile, what it means for both him and Herb, and how the chemistry among the cast and crew propelled The Umbrella Academy's second season.
Read MoreOther Space, one of creator Paul Feig's favorite projects, never quite got the recognition he was hoping for when it launched on Yahoo! Screen in 2015. In an exclusive interview, Looper spoke to Feig about his hopes for a fresh season, and what he'd like to see if Other Space gets a revival.
Read MoreThe Umbrella Academy's Gerard Way cites Watchmen as a major influence on his work. It should come as no surprise then, that the popular Netflix adaptation of his seminal work managed to drop a quick Easter egg reference to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' iconic series.
Read MoreFrom teen drama queens to fan-favorite couples to on-screen frenemies, here are some iconic television duos who simply hated each other in real life.
Read MoreAs an ensemble show, The Umbrella Academy doesn't have time to delve in every character's difficulties. As such, at least one significant Luther storyline from the comics was largely cut from season 2. It did drop in some easter eggs, however, to pay homage to it. Here's how.
Read MoreThe Umbrella Academy's second season has finally arrived on Netflix, and for fans who were hoping to get a bit deeper with one of the first season's characters, the new season is something of a revelation. Looper spoke with series showrunner Steve Blackman about Ben's emotional season 2 moment.
Read MoreAmong all the Hargreeves siblings on The Umbrella Academy, Number Five had the craziest season 1 arc. Now, season 2 has arrived, and Five's journey has only gotten weirder. We sat down with Five actor Aidan Gallagher to talk about what it was like bringing a temporal paradox to life on screen.
Read MoreNot all sitcom pilots are great, nor do they typically wind up perfectly representing what a show will become should it run for multiple seasons. Sometimes it's fun to look back at a show's pilot and see if there are things that only make sense in hindsight.
Read MoreIn season 2 of The Umbrella Academy, the origins of each of the team's parents are revealed, and when it comes to "Mother," the truth of the maternal robot Grace becomes even more twisty.
Read MoreFor 14 seasons, AJ Cook graced our television screens on Criminal Minds as Jennifer "JJ" Jareau. However, she spent a season off the series. Here's why Cook had her brief departure from Criminal Minds, how it's intertwined with one of her co-star's departures, and why she finally returned.
Read MoreIf "satire" doesn't quite cut the mustard in describing the "anything goes" nature of Eric Andre's antics on his show, "demented" does. For proof of that fact, look no further than The Eric Andre Show's now infamous season 3 interview with fashionista-slash-actor Lauren Conrad.
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