Thanks toDeadpooljoking aboutLiam Neesonbeing a bad parent in theTakenmovies, I remembered that a TV series is still in the works. With NBC skipping the pilot stage and going full series mode, today brings word of who will be the new Bryan Mills. As it turns out, that man with a very particular set of skills isVikingsstarClive Standen. Aspreviously reported, this latest movie-to-TV adaptation is a modern-day prequel to the Neeson-led franchise, which sees the ex-CIA operative hunting down those bastards who keep messing with his family....

With their hair-raising narratives and dark, complex characters, it’s easy to see whythrillershave such an enduring popularity with audiences. And while you can absolutely make a good thriller that’s also appropriate for the whole family, some of the best movies in the genre are the ones made specifically for an adult audience. It’s no wonder that most streaming services have a selection of R-rated thrillers, andPrime Videois no exception. From acclaimed hits to more underrated fare, the streaming service’s thriller collection covers a wide range of genres, from political and crime thrillers to satirical and horror-infused comedies....

2018 has been a great year for movies, but in the glut of all the year-end listmaking, it feels as though the actual craft of filmmaking can get a bit lost in the discussion. Which is why putting together a list of the best cinematography of the year is one of my annual highlights, and certainly 2018 was not lacking for noteworthy visuals. From gorgeous to haunting to groundbreaking, the year in cinematography runs the gamut as various directors of photography worked hard to not only craft pleasing or gorgeous visuals, but to serve the story and characters through shot composition and visual metaphor....

Have we reached superhero fatigue yet? There’s the DC universe on the CW, the Marvel universe on Netflix, stray series likeGothamandLegion, and several new projects in development or premiering soon across cable and streaming (Inhumans,Cloak and Dagger,Marvel’s Runaways).The Giftedenters a crowded, noisy arena, one that isn’t even taking into consideration the movie universes, which is notable with this project which quasi-reboots, again, the story of the X-Men. But in this case,Matt Nix’s 10-episode Fox drama focuses on a time post-Brotherhood, one where mutants are not just ostracized but hunted by Sentinel Services, a federal agency with cutting edge tech to aid their cause....

The Hate U Givemay not be the typical “Oscar movie”, but it should be. What is an Oscar movie now anyway? There used to be a type. Serious. Important. Very dramatic. Films likeThe English PatientandSnow Falling on CedarsandChocolat. But the definition of an “Oscar movie” has evolved significantly over the last few years as the Academy has taken strides to grow and diversify its membership. Films likeMad Max: Fury Road,Get Out, andBeasts of the Southern Wildare now “Oscar movies....

CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment are releasingThe Standon Blu-ray and DVD today, and Collider has your exclusive look at part of the bonus content for the limited series release — because who doesn’t love a gag reel?The Stand’s Blu-ray and DVD three-disc release is officially available for fans to own on October 5. A two-pack featuring the original 1994 miniseries as well as the 2020 adaptation will also be available on Blu-ray and DVD....

Would it be accurate to dubTom Cruise“The King of Hollywood”? He’s easily the most powerful actor of his generation, and given thathis filmographyreads like a compilation of the most critically and commercially successful films of the last forty years, there’s an argument to be made there. It’s the sort of achievement that only comes from a lifetime dedicated to one leading performance after another, and for the most part, Cruise has done just that....

Spoilers forVelvet Buzzsawfollow below. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, read at your own risk. So you just finishedVelvet Buzzsaw, which means you may have some questions. The Netflix original film hails from writer/directorDan Gilroy, who famously broke out with his 2014 thrillerNightcrawler, which also boasted two top-notch performances fromJake GyllenhaalandRene Russo. The trio reunited forVelvet Buzzsaw, which is, obviously, a very different kind of movie. Before we get specifically to the ending, let’s break down whatVelvet Buzzsawis really about....

Onlytwo short monthsremain before Netflix’s smash-hitLeague of LegendsseriesArcanereturns, yet Vi is already down for a fight. As part of itsGeeked WeekLive 2024 event, the streamer released a new sneak peek that shows the hotheaded vigilante taking out some aggression on an unfortunate string of opponents in an underground fighting ring. In addition to the action-packed, high-energy reintroduction toHailee Steinfeld’s character, official release dates were also given for when viewers can expectthe epic conclusion to the saga of Vi and Jinx....

With three major new releases opening this past Friday and a number of expansions from limited release, most notablyThe Post,Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungleremains the number one movie in America at the box office. An estimated $27 million will be added onto theJake Kasdan-helmed film’s domestic total by the end of today, paving the road for the movie to cross the $300 million mark by the end of next weekend.Kevin HartandDwayne Johnsonweren’t enough to makeCentral Intelligence, a far better movie than Kasdan’s, a bonafide hit, but the inclusion of name recognition seems to be the secret ingredient here....

Disney+ has revealed the first official trailer for their upcoming six-part original seriesWelcome to Earth, hosted byWill Smith. This December, National Geographic will take audiences on an unforgettable and visually stunning journey, as Will Smith goes on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure around the world to explore the Earth’s greatest wonders and reveal its most hidden secrets. Will won’t be out there exploring the world on his own, he will be guided by an elite team of explorers who will help him get up close and personal with some of the most thrilling spectacles on the planet — from volcanoes that roar in silence to deserts that move beyond our perception to animal swarms with minds of their own....

I simply love what you’ve done with this place. Heavy Metal meets House and Garden. Beautiful. It’s so dark and gothic and disgustingly decadent, yet so bright and chipper and conservative. It’s so you, and yet soyou! Very few people are both a summer and a winter, but you pull it off nicely. From 2005 to this present moment, Warner Bros. and their exactly two filmmakers who have been allowed to direct live-actionBatmanfilms have decided on a common tone for their big screen adaptations of the iconic comic book caped crusader....

A full moon is crawling across the horizon, and it’s certainly going to awaken a new supernatural creature or two in the new Paramount+ seriesWolf Pack. Helmed byTeen WolfcreatorJeff Davis, the werewolf show is set to chronicle the story of a group of teenagers who find their lives rapidly changed by a mysterious creature that is awoken during the raging Californian wildfires. With just weeks to go until the show’s release, the streaming giant has finally unveiled an official trailer for the fantasy drama....