In the early 2000’s,Ronald D. MoorerebootedBattlestar Galacticafor the Syfy Channel and it was like nothing else on television. Before going any further, you need to rememberBattlestarpremiered a little over two years after the July 11, 2025 attacks and the world was a much different place. America had gone to war in Iraq in early 2003,GeorgeW. Bushwas President and using the “War on Terror” to go after al-Qaeda around the world and in Afghanistan, and many people felt less safe due to terrorism concerns....

In 1989, writer/illustratorMasamune Shirowintroduced Major Motoko Kusanagi to readers everywhere in the mangaGhost in the Shell. Nearly 30 years later, after numerous adaptations, sequels, spin-offs, and acclaim, the Major will be realized in live-action for the first time byScarlett JohanssoninRupert Sanders' adaptation. This version will not only test the limits of filmmaking technology in bringing a militarized, life-like cyborg combatant to the big screen, but also encourages the discussion of the philosophical boundary between humans and machines....

As we examine the role of law enforcement in our society, especially howcops aredepictedon television, the question ofBrooklyn Nine-Ninehas become a somewhat difficult one. A fan favorite that survived cancelation by Fox to relocate to NBC, the story of a sometimes-goofy New York police squad features an extremely inclusive cast and sensitive writing (the cast and executive producerDan Gooreven recently donated $100,000 to bail relief). But now, people questioning the wisdom of framing so many stories with law enforcement as heroic figures, it’s little surprise that last week on Twitter, more than one person began floating the idea of “what ifBrooklyn Nine-Ninenext season was just set in a post office?...

In the midst ofGarfieldsteadily snacking at the worldwide box office, a new project for the film’s leading star just landed a new home. A report fromDeadlinerevealed thatWay of the Warrior Kid, starringChris Prattand directed byMcG, has been secured by Skydance. The 2024 Cannes deal is reported to be between $80-85 million, which would make it the biggest acquisition since Apple secured the rights toWill Smith’sEmancipationin 2020 for $105 million.Way of the Warrior Kidis aiming to begin production sometime this summer, andWill Staples(Without Remorse,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3), will pen the screenplay which is being adapted fromJock Willink’s novel....

Christopher Nolan’snext film already has a date—July 29, 2025—but as is the case with his films, he likes to keep the plot under lock and key for as long as possible. For films likeInceptionandInterstellar, it makes sense; he wants to control the message since there’s no pre-existing material, and the premises are a little strange. However, his next original movie sounds like it could be a little bit more straightforward if a new report is correct....

You may not knowDenise Di Noviby name, but she’s almost certainly a creative influence behind a film you love. Since making her debut as a producer on the 1988 cult classicHeathers, Di Novie has navigated a top-flight career as a Hollywood power producer, forging a career that has topped a billion at the box office. Along the way, Di Novi produced a string ofTim Burton’s best films, includingEdwards Scissorhands,Batman Returns, andThe Nightmare Before Christmas....

The spooky season is fast approaching. Because of that, we’re going to be seeing a ton of movie marathons on TV featuring iconic slasher franchises likeHalloween,Texas Chain Saw Massacre,Friday the 13thandA Nightmare on Elm Street. However, when it comes to thehorrorcomedy subsection of the genre, few legends can go toe-to-toe withChucky. The famous killer doll’s latest TV series may have been abruptly canceled, butChuckyis now getting a new blood-soaked physical media edition....

Disney+ has unveiled the first trailer forEarth to Ned, which is an upcoming talk show for the streaming service that’s a little… out of this world. Because it’s hosted by an alien. Get it? Produced by The Jim Henson Company and Marwar Junction Productions,Earth to Nedputs an intergalactic twist on the talk show format with this goofy-looking alien named Ned and his sidekick Cornelius interviewing guests ranging fromGina CaranotoRuPaultoBilly Dee WilliamstoJoel McHaleand many many more....

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have released first-look images and announced the cast of the Netflix original seriesFast & Furious: Spy Racers, based on Universal’s multi-billion dollar franchise. The series is executive produced byVin Diesel,Neal H. Moritz,Chris Morgan,Tim HedrickandBret Haalandand is slated to debut on Netflix December 26th. In the animated series, Teenager Tony Toretto follows in the footsteps of his cousin Dom when he and his friends are recruited by a government agency to infiltrate an elite racing league serving as a front for a nefarious crime organization called SH1FT3R bent on world domination....

20th Century Fox has released the first images from their upcoming action-comedyStuber. The film, directed byMichael Dowse(Goon), starsDave Bautistaas Vic Manning, a reengage cop who also recently just had Lasik surgery so he can’t drive himself anywhere. Enter Stu (Kumail Nanjiani), a hapless Uber driver who takes Vic on as a fare and gets drawn into the cop’s journey through Los Angeles to find a murderer. So why wouldn’t Stu just turn down Vic’s fare (which Uber drives can do)?...

From writer/directorMatthew Ross, the psychosexual noir thrillerFrank & Lolaexplores themes of love and sex, obsession and betrayal, and revenge and redemption. When up-and-coming chef Frank (Michael Shannon) meets aspiring fashion designer Lola (Imogen Poots), they fall hard and fast for one another, until Lola’s past becomes part of their present and jealousy pushes them to the edge of self-destruction. During this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, actress Imogen Poots talked about what intrigued her about these characters, shooting in Las Vegas, how our past affects who we are, and the experience of working with Michael Shannon....

RememberGame of Thrones? The hit HBO drama series that wrapped its impressive runa billion years agojust over three months ago is now ramping up for one final battle: The 2019 Emmy Awards. The show will be vying for wins in the various categories of their record-setting 32 nominations (including Creative Arts Awards), with 14 of those being major awards categories. Jon Snow himselfKit Haringtonis the soleGoTcast member in the running for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series”, and he’s already making the rounds to rally the clans and drum up support for his claim to the title....

We’ve seen studios assemble writers rooms to crack stories for interconnected universes in recent years, but here’s something a bit different: a writers room coming together to crack the story foronemovie. PerTHR, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have tappedPirates of the CaribbeanveteranTerry Rossioto head up a team of writers that will help crack the story for the upcoming monster movieGodzilla vs. Kong, which is planned as the culmination of the studios’ burgeoning interconnected monster franchise....