His Dark Materials review: HBO’s must-see series is a dark, beautiful adaptation
HBO's adaptation of Phillip Pullman's fantasy saga His Dark Materials is a compelling adventure set in a fantastic world with an impressive cast, and the first four episodes make a strong case for it being the Game of Thrones network's next must-see series.
Star Wars is better off without the Game of Thrones creators
The parting of ways between Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and the Star Wars franchise is good for everyone, even if it means we won't see their trilogy of films set in the sci-fi saga's universe. Here's why the sci-fi saga is better off without the Game of Thrones duo.
‘Joker’ is a problem, and it’s on all of us
Warner Brothers' Joker is headed to theaters surrounded by controversy, but we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss the concerns of the film's critics and the warnings they've offered -- and that goes for the film's director and star, too. There's nothing funny about the danger posed by the Joker.
With Paul Dano, The Batman can finally give Riddler the respect he deserves
Paul Dano has been cast as the villain Riddler in The Batman, the upcoming solo film featuring Robert Pattinson as the titular Dark Knight. With Dano joining the upcoming project, Edward Nygma and his diabolical alter ego might finally get the respect the character deserves.
5 epic Marvel Comics arcs that could be the MCU’s next Infinity Saga
Marvel Comics' history offers plenty of source material to choose from when it comes to the next big-screen event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here are five big stories from the pages of Marvel's comics that could inspire Marvel Studios' next major crossover event for the MCU.
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.
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.
Disney+ is compelling, but the Marvel Comics vault could make it unstoppable
Disney's upcoming streaming service Disney+ already looks like a great entry in the subscription-based streaming video marketplace, but adding the extensive library of Marvel Comics to the mix could make it the most comprehensive entertainment option available -- and virtually unbeatable.
Five awesome storylines the new Obi-Wan series on Disney+ needs to explore
With Disney reportedly planning to bring Ewan McGregor back as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi for an upcoming series on its Disney+ subscription streaming video service, we dug deep to come up with these storylines we want to see in a show that puts "Old Ben" Kenobi front and center in the Star Wars saga.
Disney bans Netflix, Amazon vanishes from Apple: Welcome to the streaming wars
The war for streaming subscribers is just beginning, but Disney's decision to ban Netflix ads from its networks and the disappearance of the Amazon Prime Video app from Apple's App Store are two of the latest volleys to indicate that things are going to get worse for subscribers before they get better.
Apple’s multimillion-dollar Christmas Carol deal is bad for the future of streaming
Apple's deal to bring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds' Christmas Carol musical to Apple TV+ is a big one, and it could have even bigger effects on the future of the streaming wars and what that means for streaming service subscribers. It's a game-changer, and subscribers could end up paying for it.
Aquaman actor Abdul-Mateen joins Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss in The Matrix 4
Aquaman actor Yahya Abdul Mateen II will reportedly play a lead role in The Matrix 4 alongside returning stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, with the film expected to begin production in 2020. Details regarding his character in the film have not been revealed at this point.
Jurassic World 3 will bring back Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, and Laura Dern
Colin Trevorrow, who directed 2015's record-breaking franchise reboot Jurassic World, will return to helm the next installment of the franchise, and he'll be joined by original Jurassic Park stars Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, and Laura Dern, who will reprise their roles from the 1993 film.
Get schwifty! Rick and Morty season 4 has a trailer and premiere date
Adult Swim's hit animated series Rick and Morty will return for a fourth season November 10, 2019, more than two years after the show's season 3 premiere first aired on the network. Season 4 will deliver the first episodes of the show since it received a 70-episode order from the network in 2018.
How visual effects helped the Downton Abbey movie turn back the clock
From re-creating an iconic train station to weaving together real-world locations and studio sets, visual effects were a big -- but intentionally invisible -- part of Downton Abbey, the film based on the popular historical drama series from ITV and PBS. Here's what went into creating the film's VFX magic.
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.
Netflix paid $100M to keep Friends, but viewers may pay the highest price
The $100 million deal that's keeping Friends on Netflix through 2019 is a big one - both in its price tag and what it says about the changing media landscape and how much consumers might have to pay down the road in order to access their favorite shows and movies.
M. Night Shyamalan’s Apple TV+ series Servant gets its first, creepy trailer
Apple released the first trailer for Servant, its psychological thriller series produced by M. Night Shyamalan that will premiere November 28 on the company's subscription-based streaming service Apple TV+. The series follows a young couple who lets something terrifying into their lives after a tragedy.
King’s Man trailer goes back to the beginning, makes spy games cool again
A new trailer for King's Man offers a preview of the prequel film that explores the origins of the Kingsman intelligence agency. The film stars Ralph Fiennes and Harris Dickinson, with Rhys Ifans as the notorious Grigori Rasputin, and promises more of stylized action the series is known for.
Netflix drops BoJack Horseman season 6 trailer, confirms it’s the final one
BoJack Horseman will return in October for its sixth and final season, and Netflix has released a trailer for season 6 of the acclaimed animated series. The final season's 16 episodes will be released in two parts, with the first set of episodes debuting in October and the second in January 2020.
From Black Canary to Zsasz: Who’s who in the Birds of Prey trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures' first trailer for Birds of Prey introduces a lot of new DC Comics characters to the live-action DC Extended Universe, from the sonic-screaming vigilante Black Canary to the serial killer Victor Zsasz. Here's who appears with Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn in the movie preview.
It’s a teenage wasteland in first photos from new Walking Dead spinoff series
AMC will produce another series set in the world of The Walking Dead, its hit zombie survival drama based on the comic book series of the same name created by Robert Kirkman. The series will follow a group of young, female protagonists growing up in the show's apocalyptic environment.
Why Sony and Marvel sharing Spider-Man could be a win for everybody
Marvel and Sony's new deal, which will see Spider-Man rejoin Marvel for at least one movie, could make the wall-crawler the first character to be part of two different cinematic universes: The MCU and Sony's burgeoning Spider-Verse. Here's why that's a good thing for everybody -- including the fans.
Spider-Man will head back to Marvel for at least one more movie
Spider-Man might be headed back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Sony Pictures and Disney's Marvel Studios reportedly working on a deal to bring the famous web-slinger back for at least one more movie produced by Marvel and set within the studio's interconnected superhero universe.
No laughing matter: The scariest clowns from movies and TV
Pennywise isn't the only killer clown to haunt the nightmares of movie and television audiences. In fact, there are quite a few other horrifying harlequins to appear on screen. Here's where Pennywise ranks among the 10 scariest killer clowns to appear in movies and TV shows over the years.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge turns Emmys into huge Amazon deal, and TV is better for it
Fleabag and Killing Eve creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is one of television's fastest-rising stars, and she turned her big night at the Primetime Emmy Awards into a huge deal with Amazon Studios that will see her create exclusive content for Amazon Prime Video over a three-year period.
James Gunn gets the Suicide Squad cast together for a photo
After announcing the full cast for The Suicide Squad, the follow-up to the 2016 film that serves as a soft relaunch of the franchise, Directror James Gunn posted a photo of some of the newcomers. The film brings back Margot Robbie and Viola Davis, while also introducing Idris Elba and others.
What season 8 controversy? Early Emmy wins hint at big night for Game of Thrones
HBO's Game of Thrones was the big winner at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony, held just a week before the Primetime Emmy Awards. The 10 awards the show earned for its final season hint at a big night in store for the record-breaking fantasy drama that ended its eight-season run in May 2019.
Everything we know about Zombieland: Double Tap
Ten years after the first Zombieland took audiences on a hilarious, horrifying journey across post-apocalypse America with Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin, the sequel will arrive in theaters October 18. Here's everything we know about Zombieland: Double Tap.
George R. R. Martin confirms second Game of Thrones prequel, teases series title
A second Game of Thrones prequel series is reportedly close to getting a pilot order from HBO, with the new series unfolding 300 years before the events of the main show and chronicling the rise and fall of House Targaryen. The series is based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood companion saga.
Apple TV+ seems OK for serious Apple fans, not so much for everyone else
At its September 10 iPhone event, Apple finally revealed major details about its Apple TV+ streaming service, including a November 1 launch date and a cost of $5 per month But, apart from some A-list actors and expensive series, is there enough here to be excited about?
Sight is the enemy in the first trailer for See, Jason Momoa’s Apple TV+ series
In the first trailer for the Apple TV+ series See, a world where humanity has lost its sense of sight puts a pair of children in danger when they're born with the ability to see. The original series stars Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard and is expected to premiere when Apple TV+ launches.
Arnold gets the spotlight in a new, grim Terminator: Dark Fate poster
Paramount Pictures has released a new poster for Terminator: Dark Fate, the next installment of the Terminator franchise, which is set after the events of 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day and brings back many of the sci-fi action series' original stars, along with creator James Cameron as a producer.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are coming for you in Bad Boys For Life trailer
Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for Bad Boys For Life, the third installment of the franchise that began with 1995's Bad Boys and features Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as a pair of Miami narcotics detectives who can't seem to stay out of trouble and away from hot cars and huge explosions.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance makes CGI, puppetry a winning combo
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is more than just a long-awaited prequel to Jim Henson's groundbreaking 1982 fantasy film. It's evidence that an old-school storytelling art like puppetry can work together with modern computer-generated effects to tell a truly magical story.
Netflix trailer for Bill Gates doc teases his evolution from sinner to saint
Netflix has released the first trailer for Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates, its upcoming three-part documentary series profiling the Microsoft co-founder and Silicon Valley icon. The series is helmed by the Oscar-winning director of An Inconvenient Truth and premieres September 20.
A villain finally emerges in Joker’s creepy new trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the final trailer for Joker, its dramatic spin on the origin story of the iconic, infamous DC Comics villain. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, and the movie is being positioned as a potential Academy Award contender early on.
This Rise of Skywalker theory explains why Rey could go dark
The latest preview of Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker has fans worried about the fate of one of the franchise's most popular new characters, but if the film holds true to the sci-fi saga's history, it's right in line with the themes that run through almost every Star Wars story so far.