Ron Howardisn’t shy about sharing minor teases from the upcomingHan Solo movie, and yesterday he shared another featuring a familiar-looking helmet: For those who are still wondering, that looks a lot like a Death Star trooper’s helmet. However, Howard only tweeted “The Empire Looms Large,” so while an Imperial presence is likely, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Death Star is in play. Keep in mind, overall we’ve seen very little of the Empire when you think about it....

It’s something you don’t really want to think about, but when the time comes, a decision must be made regarding what to do withthe body that we leave behind after death. People typically choose one of two options: they want to be buried in a grave, or they want to be cremated and returned to ash. The new HBO docuseriesThe Morticianmight have you rethinking your choice.David Sconceis a name that has become notorious in recent weeks as the show uncovers and detailshis sordid and seedy experience working as a funeral home director and crematorin the 1980s....

Hulu, long in the streaming shadow of the behemoth Netflix, has started expanding its slate of original content, as well as deepening its movie library thanks to a recent partnership with Showtime. Hulu has often been the place to find some wonderfully obscure films and off-beat (and largely British) television, and its December release list includes a few gems worth noting. On the TV side, the excellent FXX seriesMan Seeking Woman(review) will be available early in the month; theLouie-on-acid absurdist comedy starringJay BaruchelandEric Andreis an absolute must-see....

It’s been almost a decade, and I’m still not over the clamshell device fromIt Follows. In fact, fans of the movie have been clamoring (pun intended) for a real-life version of it since the movie came out in 2015. Its allure may come from its adorable pink ’60s compact Polly Pocket-esque design, but beyond its cutesy aesthetics, there is a strange familiarity that is evoked by the device that leaves a lasting impression on the viewer....

The speculation is starting early this week, with this Monday morning tidbit thatJennifer Lawrencemay be “orbiting” (original verb used in relation to this story) a role inRed Sparrow. The Fox movie is an adaptation ofJason Matthews’ spy novel, and will be directed byFrancis Lawrence, who also directedThe Hunger Games: MockingjayParts 1 and 2. According toDeadline, the role is being specifically developed for Jennifer Lawrence, although it wasoriginally offeredtoRooney Mara, back whenDavid Fincher(of course) was interested in it (Darren Aronofskyalso was interested in the movie for awhile)....

The second season of the Disney+ original seriesThe Mighty Ducks: Game Changersfinds the team of underdogs-turned-winners and their coach, Alex Morrow (Lauren Graham) spending their summer at a hockey camp that they think will be a fun way to hang out together and celebrate getting their name back. Instead, what they find is an institute focused on competition and a coach, Colin Cole (Josh Duhamel), that only cares about winning, even if it’s hurting his relationship with his own son....

One ofNetflix’s most acclaimed animated shows everis about to reach its long-awaited conclusion withArcaneSeason 2. Taking place in the vast and expansive world of the hit video game franchise,League of Legends,Arcanebrings the signature art style and over-the-top concepts to the game to the animated series in spectacular fashion. However, what setsArcaneapart from other video game adaptations is its remarkable dedication to telling a powerful story with immense thematic weight along with complex and nuanced characters....

It’s time forMickey’s Toontownto get a makeover.Disney Parks released a blog posttoday that laid out plans for the remodel just in time for Mickey and Minnie’s birthdays this week. And what a gift for Mickey and Minnie because the new Mickey’s Toontown sounds incredible! The section will close in March of 2022 in order to undergo renovations and will reopen in 2023. According to the Disney Parks blog post, the remodel will include a “vibrant symphony” of sounds, sights, and sensations and will also include a grassy area for families to unplug and relax while enjoying a busy day in the parks....

Actions have consequences, andBlue Fox Entertainment’s newest sci-fi thrillerSITEshows just that. Collider is thrilled to unveil an exclusive look at the first trailer of the thriller/horror starringJake McLaughlin(HOME, ABC’sWill Trent),Arielle Kebbel(The Vampire DiariesandJohn Tucker Must Die),Theo Rossi(The Penguin, Sons of Anarchy),Miki Ishikawa, andYoson An. The film hits theaters and VOD on August 8. The trailer opens with Neil Bardo (McLaughlin) taking his son on a motorcycle ride through the woods, seemingly against the wishes of his ex, Elena (Kebbel)....

The new year will bring a new season - and a new life - to AMC’sMayfair Witches. A bewitching new teaser for the show’s upcoming second season follows up on the shocking events of the show’s first-season finale. The new season of theAnne Riceadaptation will premiere on Sunday, July 02, 2025. Inlast season’s finale, after an extremely accelerated pregnancy, Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) gave birth to a reincarnation of Lasher (Jack Huston), the immortal demon who has been bound to her family line for centuries....

Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S25 series on January 22, 2025and the big surprise this year is that the entire lineup will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chips. This is a worldwide deployment, meaning that Samsung will not be using their own Exynos chips in any regions (as they have with previous Galaxy series). The Snapdragon chip will enhance AI capabilities and performance and is expected to be a core component of the most powerful Galaxy phone lineup ever released....

Box Office Mojojust shared a list of the highest-grossing movie stars of all time and, though there are a ton of recognizable actresses on the list, no surprise here -Scarlett Johanssonis hands down, the queen of the box office. According to the data, Johansson’s movies, which now include 2016 hitsCaptain America: Civil WarandThe Jungle Book, have made a total of $3.3 billion dollars, which puts her ahead of the second highest grossing female movie star,Cameron Diazand her $3 billion total....

Spoilersahead for Season 4 of Netflix’sShe-Ra and the Princesses of Power. After two “seasons” of 7 and 6 episodes apiece, DreamWorks Animation’s contemporary take onShe-Rais back in force with a full 13-episode season. That’s a check in the positive column since my only knocks on the previous two seasons were the short episode run and lack of emotionally meaningful narrative arcs; there just wasn’t time to deliver a fully satisfying season....