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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom First Look The first “Aquaman” movie was filled with vibrant colors and gonzo crab armies, but it also had some horror overtones to it during the Trench scene. This is something we touched on earlier this year when we examined the legacy of Wan’s first film, “Saw,” the unlikely torture-porn hit that became the defining horror franchise of the 2000s even as disturbing parallels were playing out in the real world....

An Instant Fan Favorite Warner Bros. Animation When Harley Quinn first appeared in an episode of “Batman: The Animated Series” in September of 1992, she was only intended to show up in that single episode. But the show’s staff was impressed by the character, and despite the fear that keeping her around might humanize the Joker (who was intended to be depicted as a legitimately dangerous threat to Batman), they decided to integrate her more into the series and position her as the Joker’s girlfriend....

Could There Be An ‘Ocean’s 14’? It Sounds Like Steven Soderbergh Is Considering It By Shania Russell/June 29, 2021 12:16 pm EST Secure your massive safe of cash, Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his boys might be coming for your fortune — for a fourth time. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Don Cheadle revealed that there have been discussions of another Oceans movie — with franchise director Steven Soderbergh himself!...

Eternals Writer Wants To See Galactus Pop Up In The Sequel Marvel Studios By Jeremy Mathai/Nov. 10, 2021 5:54 pm EST “Eternals” expands the scope and scale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe far beyond anything we’ve seen before. The story of the Eternals spans thousands of years of human history, while the mythology of their backstory spans entire galaxies. As if to put an exclamation point on the many reactions describing the film as “epic” and “sweeping” in nature, the godlike Celestials standing taller than entire planets truly put our puny-sized existence in perspective....

George R. R. Martin Producing Short Film With Vincent D’Onofrio Before Finishing His Half-Completed Game Of Thrones Novel Conaco By Joshua Meyer/Aug. 27, 2021 10:05 pm EST The night is dark and full of cooters. That’s right: because you asked for it, George R.R. Martin is producing an animated short film called “Night of the Cooters.” Vincent D’Onofrio will direct and star as the voice of a sheriff in the town of Pachuco, Texas, which becomes the site of a Martian invasion....

Get A First Look At ‘The Wonder Years’ Reboot From Producer Lee Daniels By Ethan Anderton/April 11, 2021 11:00 am EST The Wonder Years is the latest series from the past to get a shiny new reboot. But rather than modernizing the drama about a suburban family living in the 1960s, The Wonder Years reboot is taking a different approach with the same formula. Produced by Lee Daniels, The Wonder Years reboot will follow a Black family living in Montgomery, Alabama in the 1960s, providing a much different perspective than the original series that starred Fred Savage, Danica McKellar, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Jason Hervey, and Olivia d’Abo as The Arnold Family....

HBO Max Developing ‘The Griswolds’ Series Based On The ‘Vacation’ Franchise By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 12, 2019 8:30 am EST One of the most-watched movies of any holiday season is undoubtedly National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. People just can’t get enough of seeing a dysfunctional family try to make it through the holidays, probably because it makes it a little easier to deal with their own family problems. And soon enough, they may be able to see The Griswolds more often, at least if they have HBO Max....

How The ‘Black Widow’ Screenwriter Created That Surprise Twist With Taskmaster By Vanessa Armstrong/July 12, 2021 10:13 am EST Black Widow had a blockbuster (by pandemic standards) opening weekend, with millions of Marvel fans around the world catching the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film in theaters or via Premier access on Disney+. That also means that millions are also in the know about the backstory of the formidable Taskmaster, a warrior who ruthlessly goes after Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) and can emulate the fighting styles of more than one Avenger....

Johnny Depp & Amber Heard Case To Be Explored In Two-Part Discovery+ Documentary Tania Volobueva / Shutterstock By Danielle Ryan/Nov. 19, 2021 1:39 pm EST Celebrity scandals have always had their followers, but it seems like tearing into the personal lives of the rich and famous has become the TV topic du jour. Once relegated to prime-time TMZ episodes, the personal lives and trials of famous people have become fodder for our entertainment....

Marvel’s What If…? Season 2 Probably Won’t Remix Any Disney+ TV Shows Marvel Studios By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 7, 2021 2:40 pm EST The premise of Marvel’s “What If…?” animated series finds a cosmic being known as The Watcher observing alternate universe stories inspired by the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the MCU has been expanding with a whole new roster of TV shows that have been debuting exclusively on Disney+....

Netflix Moving Into Video Game Territory Because Why Not? By Eric Vespe/July 14, 2021 5:50 pm EST Despite big gains made by Disney+ and a dozen other new competitors, Netflix is still the biggest streaming fish in the pond and they aim to keep it that way. The plan to continue their dominance? Video games, of course. Bloomberg has the story that Netflix has hired Mike Verdu to be their Vice President of Game Development....

New On Blu-Ray: ‘Speed’ 4K, ‘Raya And The Last Dragon’, ‘Last Action Hero’ 4K, ‘Big Fish’ 4K, ‘Minari’, And ‘The Father’ By Chris Evangelista/May 28, 2021 11:00 am EST It’s time again to dive into the wonderful world of Blu-rays. This latest round-up is overloaded with titles, many of which have arrived on 4K for the first time. Check out some worthy new Blu-ray releases below! Speed 4K Speed isn’t really that old – it came out 27 years ago, which I guess does sound like a long time ago – but I’m tempted to say, “They don’t make ’em like this anymore....

Other Denzel Washington Movies You Should Watch After The Little Things Warner Brothers By Liam Gaughan/Sept. 21, 2021 6:35 pm EST “The Little Things” is an entertaining throwback to neo-noir investigative thrillers that debuted in January, 2021. The film’s pulpy storyline and ambiguous ending elevated it above other “Se7en” wannabes, but really, it was the film’s incredible cast that garnered attention. Recent Academy Award winners Rami Malek and Jared Leto brought to depth to their respective roles, but both were overshadowed by their co-star Denzel Washington....

Superhero Bits: ‘Fantastic Four’ Isn’t Casting Yet Despite Rumors, ‘WandaVision’ Round-Up & More By Ethan Anderton/Feb. 22, 2021 6:00 pm EST Did you catch the WandaVision tribute to Stan Lee in last week’s episode? Want to see some new photos from the set of James Gunn’s Peacemaker? Which Marvel Comics writer wants WandaVision to have a happy ending? How much did Zack Snyder get paid to finish his cut of Justice League?...

The Jurassic World Dominion Prologue Is Not In The Movie, So What’s Going On? Universal Pictures By Ryan Scott/Nov. 23, 2021 1:06 pm EST We have received our first look (kind of) at next summer’s “Jurassic World Dominion” in the form of an impressive-looking prologue that helps tee up the ball for the events of the film. While this footage certainly looks like something that could (and maybe should?) be in the sequel itself, it actually isn’t, which may come as a surprise to fans....

Hello, Mr. Anderson Warner Bros. Groff, who showed his incredible range by playing the King of England in the musical “Hamilton” and serial killer whisperer Holden Ford in David Fincher’s “Mindhunter” series, is going to be portraying a new version of Agent Smith, the ultimate baddie of the “Matrix” franchise. In 2020, Hugo Weaving, who played the character in the first three films, confirmed that he would not be reprising the role due to scheduling conflicts....

This Week In Trailers: Slaxx, Truth To Power, Doors, Tina, Snabba Cash By Christopher Stipp/Feb. 27, 2021 9:00 am EST Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: What better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising?...

Ticket To Paradise: Release Date, Cast, And More Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock By Ryan Scott/Nov. 10, 2021 2:07 pm EST (Welcome to …And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.) 2022 is about as loaded down as any year has been in recent memory as far as big, highly-anticipated movies go. With so many movies delayed over the last couple of years, coupled with everything that has also been produced in that time, it’s a delightful traffic jam for cinephiles, and it is hard to keep up with everything coming our way....

Water Cooler: In & Of Itself, Friends, The Little Things, Night Stalker, And More By Ben Pearson/Jan. 27, 2021 2:30 pm EST On the January 27, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: /Film managing editor Jacob Hall is out today, but he’ll be back next week....

Werewolf Classic The Howling Has Been Restored In 4K, Will Return To Theaters Next Month Wescom Productions By Marisa Mirabal/Sept. 21, 2021 9:09 pm EST Following the full Harvest Moon last night, Blu-ray.com announced that Joe Dante’s 1981 lycanthropic classic, “The Howling,” will not only be restored in glorious 4K but also hit theaters this Halloween season to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary. Rialto Pictures will introduce the new 4K restoration theatrically across the country on October 20, 2021....