High Score Netflix Credits Sequence Full Of Classic Game References

Netflix just revealed the opening title sequence of the upcoming video game documentary seriesHigh Score, and if the show is anywhere near as joyous as this 42-second clip, I will binge every episode in a single afternoon. The entire sequence is animated with 16-bit graphics and set to a funky-as-hell chiptune-inspired track that is an absolute bop, perfectly capturing the nostalgia of retro gaming. The premise of the credits (yes, it has an actual plot!...

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Nathan Barker

How Disney Finished Raya and the Last Dragon Remotely

The hard-working artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios still had a ways to go to finishRaya and the Last Dragonwhen the pandemic hit last year. This forced the people at Disney to finish a film remotely for the first time, a challenge that had its drawbacks, but that also inspired the filmmakers to make some changes when they get back to the office. Recently Collider got the chance to speak withRaya and the Last DragonproducerOsnat Shurerand co-writerAdele Limabout their work on the film....

August 3, 2025 · 13 min · 2700 words · Steven Shepherd

iPad Pro to Receive M5 Chip Upgrade in Late 2025: What to Expect

Apple is preparing to supercharge its iPad Pro lineup once again, this time with the introduction of the next-generation M5 chip. According to multiple reports and insider leaks, the upgraded iPad Pro models are slated to arrive in late 2025—likely around October—alongside new M5-equipped MacBook Pros. This marks another step in Apple’s strategy to bring Mac-level performance to the iPad, positioning it as a true productivity powerhouse. A Significant Step Up from the M4 While the M4 chip—released in the May 2024 iPad Pro—already delivered notable gains in speed and energy efficiency, the M5 is expected to push the performance envelope further....

August 3, 2025 · 10 min · 2031 words · Mary Hall

Jared Padalecki Plans to Appear in Walker Independence

It might not have been that long ago we heard of the return of the prequel seriesWalker Independenceat the CW. While we enjoy the release of theWalkerspinoff series, we are getting new and relevant information as to whom we might expect to see play a role in the ongoing series.Jared Padalecki,who starred in the originalWalkerseries, and also executive produce the series, is looking to see his role further expanded on the project....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · James Arias

Julia Roberts & George Clooney on Ticket to Paradise & Filming the Dancing

With directorOl Parker’sTicket to Paradisenow playing in select countries and opening in North America this weekend, a few days ago I got to sit down withJulia RobertsandGeorge Clooneyto talk about their new romantic comedy. In the film, they play a divorced couple who agree to put aside their differences to stop their lovestruck daughter from marrying someone she just met. As you might expect, things do not go according to plan....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1010 words · Jennifer Patrick

Julianne Moore on Getting to Play the Villain in Kingsman 2

WithMatthew Vaughn’sfantastic movieKingsman: The Golden Circleopening this weekend in North America, I got to sit down withJulianne Moorethe other day for an exclusive video interview. As most of you know, Moore plays the villain in theKingsmansequel and just likeSamuel L. Jacksonin the first film, her character says things that make sense, she is just willing to go a bit too far in making her dreams a reality. During the interview Moore talked about how she was offered the role, her reaction to reading the crazy thing her character does at the beginning of the film, how her character at first glance is making good points but isn’t taking into consideration the human costs, if she had any deleted scenes, and she also gives me an update onDavid O....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Jennifer Johnson

Kevin Hart and Bryan Smiley on Fatherhood, Their Netflix Deal, and Future Projects

With directorPaul Weitz’snew movieFatherhoodnow streaming on Netflix, I recently landed an exclusive interview withKevin HartandBryan Smiley, Exec producer on the film, and President of Film and TV at HartBeat Productions (Hart’s production company). If youhaven’t seen the trailers,Fatherhoodis about a man (Hart) dealing with the unexpected death of his wife right after childbirth and his attempt to bring up his daughter as a single dad. During the interview, Hart and Smiley talked about why they wanted to makeFatherhood, the importance of changing the narrative that is attached to black fathers, balancing the drama with humor, how they worked with Weitz in the editing room, and Hart’s great performance (it’s one of the best things he’s done)....

August 3, 2025 · 27 min · 5614 words · Travis Thomas

Let’s Be Honest, in the John Wick Universe, the Continental Hotels Are the Most Dangerous Places To Be

Picture this, if you will: you’re an assassin, and after a successful hit you need someplace safe to lie low for a time. You can’t go home, for that’s much too obvious. You could flee the country, but let’s face it—depending on who it is you took out (in context, it’s the difference between killing Chewbacca and offing Jar Jar Binks, for example), then retaliation knows no boundaries, and you may not even make it off the plane....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Nathaniel Lee

Lonely Island on Palm Springs, SNL Digital Shorts, Hot Rod and Popstar

They say don’t meet your heroes, but the guys fromThe Lonely Island–Andy Samberg,Akiva Schaffer, andJorma Taccone– are not only incredibly funny and incredibly talented, they’re also just incredibly nice. Their most recent project together is producing thefantasticromantic comedy filmPalm Springs, which premieres on Hulu and at drive-in theaters on Friday, July 10th. Samberg co-stars in the film alongsideCristin Millioti, with a script byAndy Siaraand directed byMax Barbakow, but beyond noting that it takes place at a wedding in Palm Springs, I refuse to tell you anything else about the film....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Joshua Brock

Max Unveils Trailer and Release Date For 'Gremlins: The Wild Batch'

Max has finally unveiled the first trailer forGremlins: The Wild Batch. The animated series serves as a prequel to the famousGremlinsmovie franchise, and it’s a follow-up to 2022’sGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai. This time, Gizmo and the kids will travel from Shanghai to the United States due to a mysterious call that one of them has been receiving. The new season debutsjust in time for Halloween, on October 3. Gremlins: The Wild Batchtakes place one year afterthe events of the first season....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Lisa Elliott

Mrs. Davis Adds Margo Martindale and More to Sci-Fi Drama Series

Peacock’s highly anticipated sci-fi dramaMrs. DavisaddsAndy McQueen,Ben Chaplin, andMargo Martindaleto the cast. The series is being created byTara HernandezandDamon Lindelofand starsBetty GilpinandJake McDormanin the leading roles. While the plot details are being kept tightly under wraps Mrs. Davis is said to explore the theme of “faith versus technology — an epic battle of biblical and binary proportions.” Three-time Emmy Award nominee Gilpin (Glow,The Hunt) will play a nun who goes to battle against an all-powerful Artificial Intelligence whileMcDorman will play Gilpin’s rebellious ex, who also has a personal vendetta against the technological power....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Stephanie Simmons

New Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Story Details Revealed at CCXP

While attending theJurassic World: Fallen Kingdompanel at this year’s CCXP (Comic-Con Experience) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, directorJ. A. Bayonaand writer/producerColin Trevorrowshared some new information about the much-anticipated sequel during their Q&A withErico Borgofrom Omelete. As you’ve nowseen in the first trailer, it’s set four years after the previous film and will return to Isla Nublar where a volcano threatens the lives of the dinosaurs that now roam free in the former tourist park....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Samantha Wilson

Saturn Awards 2019 Nominations Led by Avengers: Endgame

The Saturn Awards, which honor the year’s best in on-screen science-fiction, fantasy, and horror, announced the nominations for its 45th annual ceremony. (The eligibility window is actually 16 months, from June 25, 2025 to June 14, 2025) To the surprise of no one,Avengers: Endgameleads the way with 14 nominations, including individual nods forChris Evans,Robert Downey Jr.,Jeremy Renner,Karen Gillian,Scarlett Johannson, and theRusso Brothers. Disney’s live-actionAladdinremake came in second on the film side with nine nominations....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Sean Knight