Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker movie: Here’s everything we know so far
'The Hangover' director Todd Phillips is developing a stand-alone Joker origin story, with award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix set to portray the Clown Prince of Crime and a cast that includes Robert DeNiro. From casting to plot details, here's everything we know about the October 2019 movie so far.
What to watch after Chernobyl: Five compelling films about real-life disasters
HBO's Chernobyl miniseries is a big hit for the network, thanks to its compelling dramatization of the 1986 accident that led to one of the most infamous nuclear disasters of all time. For anyone looking for the next thing to watch, these films offer more excellent drama inspired by real-world disasters.
Doctor Sleep trailer takes us back to the Overlook Hotel for The Shining sequel
The first trailer for Doctor Sleep offers audiences a preview of the sequel to Stephen King's The Shining, one of the scariest books — and movies — ever made. The film follows Danny Torrance 40 years after the nightmare-fueled events at the Overlook Hotel, and stars Ewan McGregor as the adult Danny.
Why choose? Disney Plus and Netflix are the peanut butter and jelly of streaming
Everyone is arguing about which streaming video platform is better, but when it comes to Netflix and Disney Plus, these two streaming services really are two great -- and totally different -- streaming options that will be even better when you put them together.
Apple TV’s first original series is Man in the High Castle meets First Man
Apple gave a peek at its first original series, For All Mankind, during the June 3 keynote presentation for the Worldwide Developer Conference. The series is created by Battlestar Galactica's Ronald D. Moore, and explores an alternate history in which the space race never ended.
Avengers: Endgame directors will create Netflix’s Magic: The Gathering series
Popular collectible card game Magic: The Gathering will be the inspiration for an animated series coming to Netflix, with Avengers: Endgame filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo overseeing development of the animated adaptation. There's no word on when the series will premiere on the streaming service.
Dragons, fire, and giants: Behind the visual effects of Game of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones' eighth season brought the hit show's award-winning run to a dramatic end. We spoke to visual effects studio Weta Digital about bringing some of season 8's most memorable moments to the screen, from midair dragon battles to an ill-fated, fiery charge into the night.
How I learned to stop worrying and love Robert Pattinson as Batman
DC Comics' Dark Knight has a new face, with actor Robert Pattinson taking on the mantle of Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming movie directed by Matt Reeves. Before you get on board the hate train, here's why the idea of the Twilight actor playing Batman isn't all that bad (and could be great).
HBO’s hit comedy Silicon Valley will end after a seven-episode sixth season
Following a production delay on the upcoming season of the award-winning comedy series Silicon Valley — blame HBO's other hit comedy, Barry, for the long wait — executive producers Alec Berg and Mike Judge have announced that the next season of their tech-industry satire will be the show's last.
Netflix channels Jim Henson’s magic in Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance trailer
Netflix has released the first trailer for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Set years before the events of 1982's The Dark Crystal, the new series follows a trio of Gelflings who discover a dark secret and attempt to spark a rebellion. The series will debut on the streaming service August 30.
How mushrooms and werewolves shaped Captain Marvel’s coolest visual effects
Marvel Studios brought Captain Marvel to the big screen in a big way in March, and the cosmic hero's first solo adventure was packed with memorable moments brought to life through the magic of visual effects. We spoke to two of the studios that created some of the film's signature effects.
Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Everything we know so far
Quentin Tarantino's ninth feature film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, uses the infamous 1969 Manson Family murders as a backdrop for a story set in bohemian Los Angeles.The film has some big names attached, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. Here's everything we know so far.
Now that Game of Thrones is over, here’s what GoT fans should watch next
Now that HBO brought its hit series Game of Thrones to a conclusion, audiences are going to have a Westeros-sized space open up in their regular viewing schedule. These series -- some available now, some upcoming -- will go a long way toward filling that void in your television world.
That Game of Thrones re-do petition is more embarrassing than any coffee cup
A Game of Thrones fan petition to remake the show's eighth and final season with just one episode to go is not just silly -- it's a misunderstanding of the relationship between shows and their audience, and a nearly impossible demand to make of the network and the series' cast.
The Mad Queen rules over ashes in Game of Thrones’ final episode photos
The final chapter in the Game of Thrones saga airs this weekend, and HBO released a trailer and photos for the record-breaking, award-winning series' sixth and final episode. With a new ruler on the Iron Throne and a city in ashes, what does the final episode have in store for fans?
Why Spider-Man: Far From Home seems poised to bring the Spider-Verse to the MCU
Spider-Man: Far From Home is more than just the closing chapter in Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's also floating some ideas that might hold the key to introducing the multiverse to the MCU and integrating last year's Oscar-winning feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Game of Thrones creators’ Star Wars trilogy will follow Rise of Skywalker
The trilogy of Star Wars movies from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will be the next films in the sci-fi saga to hit theaters following the upcoming Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. The first film in the duo's trilogy is set to premiere in 2022.
Behind the scenes with the visual effects heroes from Avengers: Endgame
Visual effects helped bring many of the most spectacular scenes in Avengers: Endgame to the screen. We spoke to Weta Digital's Matt Aitken to learn how some of those scenes -- including the epic final battle -- were shaped by the magic and artistry of his visual effects team.
Why Thor is the key to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Endgame
Could Thor be the most important character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the events of Avengers: Endgame? It certainly seems that way, given everything we know about the God of Thunder and phase four of the MCU at this point. Here's why Thor is such a big deal.
Spider-Man: Far From Home: Everything we know about the Homecoming sequel
The next Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Far From Home, is scheduled for release on July 5, 2019. One of the most anticipated movies in the Marvel's cinematic universe, it will bring back star Tom Holland and introduce Jake Gyllenhaal as the villain Mysterio. Here's everything we know about it so far.
What Avengers: Endgame means for Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Avengers: Endgame changed the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a number of different ways, but what does it mean for some of MCU's greatest and most popular heroes? Here's what we may see in the future for Iron Man, Marvel's iconic, armored hero and founding member of The Avengers.
Avengers: Endgame spoilers abound in new Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer
The second trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home offers the best look so far at the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the events of Avengers: Endgame, and might reveal a few major revelations about what the MCU will be like as Marvel's blockbuster franchise moves forward. The film hits theaters July 2.
HBO’s Game of Thrones episode 5 preview brings The Last War to King’s Landing
HBO has released a brief trailer for the next episode of Game of Thrones. The fifth episode of the season and the penultimate chapter of the hit series, the episode features the final war between the forces of Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister, with the Iron Throne and countless lives at stake.
Here’s when Avengers: Endgame spoilers are OK, according to the directors
After spending most of April urging audiences to refrain from revealing plot point from Avengers: Endgame, the directors of the Marvel Studios blockbuster finally offered a specific date when they think the ban on spoilers for the movie should be lifted: Monday, May 6.
Game of Thrones draws season-high ratings and Twitter buzz for episode 3
Episode 3 of the final season of Game of Thrones was one of the biggest so far — both in body count and audience ratings — drawing 17.8 million viewers to make it the most-watched episode of the season and second most-watched episode of the series up to this point. It also set a Twitter record, too.
What does Avengers: Endgame mean for the Black Widow movie?
Avengers: Endgame changed the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a lot of ways, particularly when it comes to what we can expect from a Black Widow movie. The events of Endgame loom large over the upcoming film, which puts a spotlight on the Avengers' popular super spy, so what will the film be like?
The Handmaid’s Tale season 3 trailer takes you inside the resistance
Hulu released the first trailer for season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale, the streaming platform's award-winning series based on Margaret Atwood's novel of the same name. The preview suggests that lead character June will be taking an active role in the resistance when the show returns June 5.
How Avengers: Endgame perfectly sets up Disney’s upcoming Loki series
The events of Avengers: Endgame created a lot more questions than they answered when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but one upcoming Marvel Studios project got a perfect setup in the Infinity War sequel: The Loki series coming to the Disney Plus streaming service.
HBO’s Game of Thrones episode 4 preview looks ahead to The Last War
HBO released a brief preview of the upcoming fourth episode of the show's final season, featuring many of the characters still reeling from the climactic Battle of Winterfell that was depicted in episode 3. Now, it seems, the final war for the Iron Throne will finally commence.
Weekend box office: Avengers: Endgame’s opening weekend breaks all the records
Marvel Studios blockbuster Avengers: Endgame exceeded pundits' already lofty predictions with a massive, $350 million opening weekend in U.S. theaters and a $1.2 billion premiere worldwide. The film broke all kinds of records, of course, and is on pace to break quite a few more in the weeks to come.
The best new movie trailers: Gemini Man, Deadwood, Godzilla, and more
We round up the best of the best trailers. On tap this week: Gemini Man, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Deadwood, Men in Black: International, and more.
Avengers: Endgame breaks opening night record set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Marvel's Avengers: Endgame has only been in theaters one night, but it's already breaking records. The sequel to Avengers: Infinity War broke the opening night record set by 2015's Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens by making more than $60 million on its first night in U.S. theaters.
The outlaw days are over in new trailer for HBO’s Deadwood movie
This spring, HBO's long-awaited Deadwood movie will conclude the Old West saga that began in David Milch's award-winning series. Most of the original series' cast will return for the film, including Ian McShane's foul-mouthed saloon and brothel owner, Al Swearengen.
The Office might be the most popular show on Netflix, and it may leave
The Office is reportedly the most-watched show on Netflix, and a new report indicates NBC Universal is discussing whether to remove it from the streaming service in 2021 and bring it to its own subscription video platform. This marks the latest potential shift in the streaming landscape.