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‘Blindspotting’ Star Jasmine Cephas Jones Talks Trauma, Oakland, And Helen Hunt [Interview] By Danielle Ryan/Aug. 11, 2021 1:41 pm EST Singer, actress, and producer Jasmine Cephas Jones can do it all. She played a dual role in the Broadway smash Hamilton and stole every one of her scenes in the 2018 film Blindspotting. Now, she has a starring role in the TV spin-off show about her Blindspotting character, Ashley, putting her center stage....

‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ Clip: Whoever Wins, Boats Lose By Ben Pearson/Feb. 26, 2021 11:30 am EST Early marketing materials for Warner Bros.’ and Legendary Pictures Godzilla vs. Kong have showcased a massive battle between the two titans that takes place in the open ocean. Now a new clip from the film gives a bit more insight into how that encounter goes – and, as you may expect, it does not turn out well for the humans who are caught in the middle of the mayhem....

‘Lamb’ Trailer: Noomi Rapace Raises A Sheep Child In A24’s New Horror Movie By Joshua Meyer/July 7, 2021 5:50 am EST The 2021 Cannes Film Festival is now underway, and one of the films playing this year in the Un Certain Regard section is Lamb, an Icelandic thriller starring Noomi Rapace as the (adoptive?) mother of a half-human, half-sheep child. You heard that right. The film is set to premiere at the festival on July 13 but indie-horror distributor A24 has already acquired the North American rights and now we have a look at the first international teaser....

‘Loki’ Head Writer Michael Waldron On The Challenge Of Time Travel In The MCU And What He Learned From ‘Rick And Morty’ [Interview] By Ethan Anderton/June 8, 2021 9:40 am EST Marvel’s new series Loki introduces fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to an entire new world when the God of Mischief is arrested by the Time Variance Authority for crimes against “The Sacred Timeline.” What the hell does that mean?...

‘Queenpins’ Trailer: Kristen Bell And Kirby Howell-Baptiste Get Rich Quick With Counterfeit Coupons By Shania Russell/July 9, 2021 11:51 am EST Here’s a movie you didn’t know you needed: Queenpins, which features Kristen Bell and Kirby Howell-Baptiste as two housewives committing extreme couponing crimes. Not only is this an actual movie plot, but it’s also based on the true story of two women, drowning in debt in the suburbs, who turn counterfeit coupons into a multi-million dollar scam....

‘She-Hulk’ Crosses The Comic Book Aisle, Casts CW Superhero Actor Josh Segarra By Jeremy Mathai/July 21, 2021 12:01 pm EST What rivalry? Fans of the two biggest comic book companies may bicker and fight amongst themselves while drawing meaningless battle lines on Twitter and elsewhere on the internet, but that online animosity doesn’t quite translate to real life. Marvel is welcoming another actor with previous DC ties to their ranks, as Josh Segarra of CW’s Arrow fame has reportedly joined the cast of the upcoming She-Hulk series....

By Ben Pearson/July 21, 2021 3:11 pm EST Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Pytka went on a rant about why he believes this new movie is “not Space Jam.” What exactly he means by that remains a little murky, but here’s his quote: To me, Pytka seems a little confused. At first, he makes a comparison between Michael Jordan and LeBron James, arguing LeBron does not have the same exact global star power that Jordan had in his prime....

‘Terminator’ Anime Series Headed To Netflix With ‘The Batman’ Writer Mattson Tomlin By Chris Evangelista/Feb. 26, 2021 2:30 pm EST Hasta la vista, live-action – here comes a Terminator anime series! The Terminator film franchise has been met with diminishing returns for years now, and Skydance – the production company responsible for the series – has taken note. Rather than plow ahead with even more movies no one seems to want, Skydance is instead teaming up with Netflix for a Terminator anime series....

‘The Great’ Review: ‘The Favourite’ Writer Tony McNamara Adds A Dash Of Romance To His Signature Sharp Satire By Hoai-Tran Bui/May 1, 2020 12:00 pm EST There’s something a little wicked about an anachronistic romp through history. The period drama is often upheld as the height of sophistication, the kind of genre that radiates prestige and award-winning costume designs. So when you pair that with raunchy dialogue and a sharp satirical edge that punches through the costume drama veneer like a poison-tipped sabre, it all feels so naughty....

Heat Warner Bros This is an unusual one. The classic 1995 crime drama — notorious for featuring the first proper dialogue scene between Robert De Niro and Al Pacino — is a remake of one of writer-director Michael Mann’s own movies. “L.A. Takedown,” originally a two-part pilot episode for a proposed series, was reworked into a TV movie that aired in 1989. Both “Heat” and “L.A. Takedown” tell the tale of a dedicated homicide detective who hunts down a gang of professional thieves led by an enigmatic boss....

Behold New ‘Star Wars’ And ‘The Mandalorian’ Posters From Danny Haas And Andy Fairhurst By Ethan Anderton/March 29, 2021 8:30 am EST It’s a good day to be a Star Wars fan. Hot on the heels of the casting news for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+, a batch of new posters inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy and the new original series The Mandalorian have arrived, courtesy of Bottleneck Gallery and Acme Archives....

Disney’s Latest ‘Jungle Cruise’ Clip Has Some Indiana Jones Vibes By Joshua Meyer/July 29, 2021 7:34 pm EST Viewers who are entertaining the idea of embarking on a Jungle Cruise this weekend may want to know what’s in store for them. Disney’s live-action adaptation of its Jungle Cruise theme park ride hits theaters and Disney+ Premier Access on July 30. Now, the studio has released a new 4-minute clip which gives us our best look yet at what you can expect should you decide to board the riverboat with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt....

Here’s Where You Can Watch The 2021 Emmys Disney+ By Danielle Ryan/Sept. 15, 2021 8:11 pm EST For many of us, television and streaming helped keep us company (and keep us sane) throughout the pandemic. While we huddled in our homes, we watched hours of content to stave off loneliness and fears, and now it’s time to award the best of those programs at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. The Emmys will be an in-person event once more, complete with the red carpet, acceptance speeches, and awkward jokes from presenters....

How Two White Directors Made Encanto, Disney’s Musical Love Letter To Colombia Disney By Ryan Scott/Sept. 29, 2021 11:15 am EST Walt Disney Animation Studios has a major milestone coming up later this year with “Encanto” — it’s the 60th feature from the most iconic arm of the Disney empire. It also represents new territory for the studio, as they are branching out to bring the South American nation of Colombia to life on the big screen, a first for a major animated movie....

Jennifer Coolidge Is Returning For The White Lotus Season 2 HBO By Lex Briscuso/Oct. 18, 2021 12:30 pm EST The best part of “The White Lotus” — yep, you knew I meant Jennifer Coolidge — will return to season 2. Can I get a W in the chat, please? According to TVLine, several sources confirmed on October 15 that the legendary actress will be reprising her role as Tanya McQuoid (that’s pronounced McWad, by the way) in season 2 of the hit HBO Max series....

Lupin Star Omar Sy Signs Massive Netflix Movie Deal Netflix By Vanessa Armstrong/Oct. 12, 2021 1:58 pm EST Omar Sy, who plays the titular master thief in Netflix’s popular heist series “Lupin,” will be involved in several new features at the streaming platform. The French actor has signed a multi-year film deal with Netflix, where his Paris and Los Angeles-based production company will develop original films for the streamer. Sy will also star in these new projects and serve as an executive producer....

Martin Scorsese And Paul Schrader Are Reuniting For Series About The Origins Of Christianity By Chris Evangelista/April 23, 2021 11:00 am EST Martin Scorsese and Paul Schrader are getting the band back together for a three-year series that will explore the origins of Christianity. Religion has played a big part in both Scorsese and Schrader’s careers, and the two worked together on what is arguably the best religious-themed movie of all time – The Last Temptation of Christ....

Midnight Mass Spoiler Review: Mike Flanagan’s New Horror Series Is Devastating And Often Brilliant Netflix By Chris Evangelista/Sept. 27, 2021 1:33 pm EST “What happens when you die?” It’s a question asked multiple times in “Midnight Mass,” the talky, heartbreaking, fascinating new bit of religious horror from creator/writer/director Mike Flanagan. Flanagan has said this is his most personal project yet, something he’s been working towards for his entire career, and it shows – he’s poured his heart and soul into this thing, which is both a blessing and a hindrance....

R-3X Disney/Lucasfilm R-3X had a rough start as the pilot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ “Star Tours” attraction, where he accidentally brought a Starspeeder 3000 packed with tourists into a battle between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. Thankfully, no paying customers were harmed during this unexpected detour to Endor’s moon. Despite Rex’s fast-thinking and his ability to navigate a Death Star trench run without any offensive weapons, he is not making this list as a chauffeur....

The Best TV Shows & Movies Coming To HBO Max In February 2021 By Chris Evangelista/Jan. 29, 2021 5:30 pm EST January is ending, and not a moment too soon. As we headed into February, new titles are headed to HBO Max, and a lot of them are definitely worth checking out. Here are the best TV shows and movies coming to HBO Max in February 2021. Judas and the Black Messiah...