‘Orange is the New Black’ will end with season 7, Netflix says
The award-winning series Orange is the New Black will end with its upcoming season 7, according to Netflix, wrapping up the acclaimed show that has followed the colorful inmates of Litchfield Penitentiary and won a long list of awards since its 2013 premiere on the streaming service.
Deepfake A.I. puts a young Harrison Ford into ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
Anyone wondering what Solo: A Star Wars Story would have looked like with a young Harrison Ford in the lead role need only watch a new video created using the controversial, A.I.-driven Deepfake image-synthesis technique. It blends Ford's features with those of Solo star Alden Ehrenreich.
New ‘Pet Sematary’ trailer resurrects Stephen King’s terrifying story
Stephen King's terrifying 1983 novel Pet Sematary is headed back to the big screen next year. The first trailer for the film, which stars Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, and John Lithgow, and hits theaters in April 2019, offers a sneak peek at the latest incarnation of King's novel.
‘House of Cards’ season 6 trailer has Claire defending her destiny
Robin Wright takes the spotlight as U.S. President Claire Underwood in season 6 of House of Cards, which premieres in November on Netflix. The latest trailer for the season hints at some big changes in store for the nation under her rule, and some of the pitfalls of her ruthless rise to power.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ season 2: Everything we know so far
The first season of Star Trek: Discovery took audiences to bold new places in the Star Trek universe and helped launch streaming platform CBS All Access. With the series renewed for another season, here's everything we know about season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery before it premieres.
‘Daredevil’ season 3: What we learned from the first six episodes
Marvel's blind vigilante Daredevil returns to action this month on Netflix in season 3 of his hit solo series. We got an early look at the first six episodes of the third season, so here's a spoiler-free preview of what you can expect when Matt Murdock hits the streets of Hell's Kitchen once again.
13 shocking and brutal TV character deaths that still haunt us
Bidding farewell to your favorite television character is always tough, and it's even more difficult when that character meets a tragic and unexpected end. Be prepared for spoilers as we look at some of the brutal, unsettling television character deaths that still haunt fans to this day.
Watch Christian Bale become Dick Cheney in trailer for ‘Vice’ biopic
Christian Bale disappears into the role of former US Vice President Dick Cheney in the first trailer for Vice, a biopic of one of the most powerful and influential US Vice Presidents in American history. The film is written and directed by Adam McKay, who won an Oscar for the 2015 film The Big Short.
‘The Walking Dead’ might bring back Andrew Lincoln and Lauren Cohan
The Walking Dead series star Andrew Lincoln, who's been the show's leading man since the first episode, will leave AMC's long-running zombie drama at some point in season 9, but he might return to direct. Departing actress Lauren Cohan, who plays Maggie, could also be back for season 10.
‘The Predator’ review
Director and co-writer Shane Black brings the iconic trophy-hunting alien back to the big screen in The Predator, the latest installment of the sci-fi action franchise, which makes up for its flaws with an entertaining ensemble and some creative action sequences that make classic elements feel new again.
‘Westworld’ season 3: Everything we know so far
HBO has renewed its hit sci-fi drama Westworld for a third season, and now that the season 2 finale has changed so much about what we expected from the series, season 3 is expected to be a massive adjustment for fans. Here's everything we know about the third season of the series so far.
Goodbye, Man of Steel? Henry Cavill reportedly hanging up his Superman cape
Warner Bros. Pictures might be looking for a new Superman actor, as Henry Cavill is reportedly leaving DC Comics' Man of Steel role. Contract talks with the actor are rumored to have broken down, prompting his departure from the role after three films in WB's superhero universe.
Dwayne Johnson posts first photo from Fast and Furious spinoff ‘Hobbs and Shaw’
Universal Pictures' upcoming Fast and Furious spinoff movie, Hobbs and Shaw, now has its first photo, courtesy of Dwayne Johnson. The film will team him up with Jason Statham against a villain played by Idris Elba, with Deadpool 2's David Leitch directing the movie.
Hollywood tough guy actor Burt Reynolds has died at age 82
Hollywood tough-guy actor Burt Reynolds, whose career spanned more than 50 years and countless iconic roles -- including memorable performances in Smokey and the Bandit, Deliverance, The Longest Yard, and Boogie Nights -- has died due to cardiac arrest. He was 82 years old.
Welcome to the party, pal: Die Hard 6 will be titled ‘McClane’
McClane, the sixth installment of the Die Hard franchise, will reportedly be set during John McClane's early years with the NYPD and serve as both prequel and a sequel, shifting between a story set in 1979 and the current day. Bruce Willis will reprise his franchise-spanning role for the film.
Damien Chazelle’s ‘First Man’ trailer sends Ryan Gosling to the moon
Universal Pictures released a new trailer for First Man, the next film from Oscar-winning Whiplash and La La Land filmmaker Damien Chazelle. The movie casts Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, and chronicles the period leading up to the Apollo 11 mission.
Star Trek icon George Takei talks social media, diversity, and ‘Discovery’
Star Trek franchise veteran George Takei has made a successful transition from Hollywood icon to activist, internet celebrity, and influencer. Digital Trends spoke to Takei about the current state of diversity in Hollywood, as well as his new political app, House of Cats, in a wide-ranging interview.
MoviePass limits movies and showtimes each day as part of a new plan
Troubled movie subscription service MoviePass has changed its plan once again. This time, the service is limiting subscribers to three movies each month, with the films chosen from a list of six movies and showtimes available each day, and the list updating on a weekly basis.
‘American History X’ director wants a robot to star in his next film
Tony Kaye, the director of American History X, is hoping to train an artificially intelligent robot to play a lead role in his upcoming film 2nd Born, with the android actor utilizing various acting techniques and taking the place of a computer-generated character in the film.
Star Trek 4 in trouble as Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth take their Kirks and go home
Paramount Pictures has some tough decisions to make as Star Trek franchise actor Chris Pine and returning cast member Chris Hemsworth have reportedly exited negotiations to star in Star Trek 4 due to contract disputes, leaving the status of the fourth installment of the sci-fi franchise uncertain.
To Russia, with Keanu: ‘Siberia’ director Matthew Ross shares tales from the set
Siberia director Matthew Ross first gained Hollywood's attention with his debut film Frank and Lola, and now he's behind the camera for Siberia, a romantic thriller starring Keanu Reeves that's set in Russia. Digital Trends spoke to Ross about making movies, Keanu, and cold-weather filmmaking tips.
‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ casting news sheds light on Carrie Fisher’s role
The death of Star Wars franchise actress Carrie Fisher in late 2016 year saddened fans and cast an uncertain shadow over sequel plans, but the actress had a key role in Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, and will also show up in the upcoming Episode IX, according to the latest casting news.
Comic-Con 2018 highlights: From Star Trek spinoffs to a Star Wars revival
This year's Comic-Con International in San Diego had big news, fantastic trailers, and exciting announcements about the most-anticipated movies and television series coming down the road. From details about Star Trek spinoffs to more news about Sony's Venom movie, here are the SDCC 2018 highlights.
Robin goes gritty in first trailer for DC’s ‘Titans’ streaming series
DC Entertainment released the first trailer for Titans, its upcoming live-action series based on the publisher's teenage superhero team The Teen Titans. The grim and gritty series will premiere on the company's subscription-based streaming video platform DC Universe later this year.
‘Iron Fist’ season 2 premiere date and teaser trailer revealed at Comic-Con
The return of Finn Jones as Marvel Comics' kung fu superhero Iron Fist will happen in early September, according to the first teaser trailer for the show's second season, which was revealed by Marvel TV and Netflix during the show's Comic-Con panel in San Diego.
‘District 9’ director to helm direct sequel to the original 1987 ‘Robocop’
District 9 and Chappie director Neill Blomkamp will reportedly helm an upcoming sequel to Paul Verhoeven's 1987 sci-fi classic RoboCop, titled RoboCop Returns. The film will ignore the events of 1990's RoboCop 2 in order to reboot the violent cyborg-cop action franchise.
HBO offers behind-the-scenes look at ‘Westworld’ season 2 finale
HBO has released a behind-the-scenes video that explores the making of the Westworld season 2 finale The Passenger, featuring interviews with the hit series' cast and creative team, and plenty of spoilers and discussion of what the future might hold for the show.
Here’s what a MacGuffin is, and 15 killer examples that made movies memorable
From the Ark of the Covenant and the Letters of Transit to a guy named Doug and a rug that ties the room together, these great movie MacGuffins proved that it isn't always the object of the adventure that makes it a memorable experience. Here are 15 of the best movie MacGuffins to grace the big screen.
‘Creed II’ trailer sets up a historic fight with the son of Drago
The first trailer for 'Creed II' features Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed preparing for the fight of his life against the son of Rocky IV's Russian powerhouse Ivan Drago, played by Romanian boxer Florian 'Big Nasty' Munteanu. Stallone returns as franchise icon Rocky Balboa.
Best TV shows of 2016
Stranger Things bridged generations while scaring audiences silly this year with its brilliant blend of nostalgia and original story-telling.
Everything we know about Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’
With the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy on the way, here's everything we know about Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’: Everything we know about the new TV series
The 'Star Trek: Discovery' series has finally launched, and here's everything we know about the new show so far.
May the fourth be with you: All the best from Star Wars Day 2016
We've collected the biggest and best moments from the Star Wars Day 2016 for you.
Ewan McGregor to star in ‘The Shining’ sequel, ‘Doctor Sleep’
Fargo and Star Wars prequel actor Ewan McGregor has reportedly agreed to star in Doctor Sleep, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, and a sequel to his 1977 novel The Shining, which was adapted into a movie and television series over the years.
First trailer for ‘Halloween’ brings Michael Myers back home for the holiday
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Halloween, its sequel to John Carpenter's genre-defining 1978 slasher film, set 40 years after the events of the original movie and starring Jamie Lee Curtis in the role she first played four decades ago.
Celebrity chef and author Anthony Bourdain has died at age 61
Celebrity chef and award-winning author and television host Anthony Bourdain has died at age 61, leaving behind a legacy of thought-provoking, globe-hopping stories that brought the world's cuisine and cultures to audiences over two decades of television series and novels.
ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ revival series following Barr’s racist tweet
ABC has canceled the wildly successful revival of Roseanne after series star Roseanne Barr posted a racist message on Twitter regarding a former adviser to President Barack Obama, ending the show's return to television after just one new season. The network will now scramble to fill a big hole in its schedule.
Academy Award winner will star in new, live-action ‘Spawn’ movie
Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx will reportedly star in Todd McFarlane's adaptation of his Spawn comic book series, which McFarlane will also write and direct. The Spawn movie is expected to be a dark, R-rated thriller featuring Foxx as the demonic antihero who was once a deadly black ops agent.