‘Thelma the Unicorn’ — What We Know About Netflix’s Animated Movie Musical

Netflix’s empire of animated films is expanding withThelma the Unicorn- a new family film all about accepting yourself and believing in who you are. Based on the beloved children’s books of the same name, the film stars a young pony named Thelma (Brittany Howard), who has big dreams and aspirations of becoming a music star. However, her self-consciousness about her personal appearance prevents her from having the confidence to follow her dreams....

July 16, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Marilyn Moran

“This Frightens Me and I Can’t Stop Thinking About It”: ‘Touch Me’ Challenged Its Cast To Face the Weird

TheSundance Film Festivalis founded upon uplifting unique voices that run counter to the usual slate of films that play at the multiplexes. For writer-directorAddison Heimann, playing things safe and ordinary is not in his repertoire. In fact, his sophomore feature film,Touch Me, is gloriouslyweird. Touch Meis a comedic but earnest take onsci-fi horror(a “bisexual alien sex horror comedy,” to be precise) about two codependent best friends, Joey (Olivia Taylor Dudley) and Craig (Jordan Gavaris), who find themselves in a predicament when Joey and her ex, Brian (Lou Taylor Pucci), reconnect....

July 16, 2025 · 13 min · 2638 words · Tara Oneal

'Bookie' Season 2 Trailer Adds 'Scrubs' and 'Ghosts' Stars to Sebastian Maniscalco's Shady Clientele

If you thought Danny’s gambling-obsessed clients were as crazy as they get inBookieSeason 1, the trailer for Season 2 shows he will have to deal with even more rogue elements. For the uninitiated,Bookieis a comedy series from co-creatorsChuck LorreandNick Bakay, starringSebastian ManiscalcoandOmar J. Dorseyas best friends Danny and Ray, the former being a bookie whose career is being threatened by the impending legalization of gambling in Los Angeles. Season 1 featured a standout guest appearance from longtime Lorre collaboratorCharlie Sheen, who returns to again play himself in Season 2....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Amy Miranda

'Hapless' Sneak Peek — Tim Downie Reignites the "Moist" Debate

The word “moist” has long been the subject of intense debate, much like the last slice of pizza at a party that nobody wants to claim but everyone secretly desires, and that is the subject of this exclusive clip that Collider is delighted to be bringing our readers, from the upcomingPeacock seriesHapless. How on earth did we get to this? Well, let’s unpack it. Unlike its more straightforward cousins “wet” and “damp,” which conjure up images of rain-soaked socks or a foggy morning, “moist” tiptoes through the English language,leaving a trail of cringed facesand shudders in its wake....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Emily Smith DDS

'Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' Season 2 Trailer — Lunella Leads Double Life

The dynamic duo is together again in the Season 2 trailer forMarvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Viewers were left with the Season 1 cliffhanger ofrevealing Moon Girl, aka Lunella Lafayette (Diamond White) separated from her familyfar from home in another dimension. The Season 2 trailer showcases Lunella’s struggles along with a slew of new adventures on the horizon. Season 2 ofMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaurarrives on Disney Chanel February 2 and premieres next day on Disney+....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Brittany Powell

'Reacher's Alan Ritchson Goes Down Under in Exciting Update for New Action Movie From 'Expend4bles's Director

MissingAlan Ritchsonafter theReacherSeason 3 finale? Well, this might be the story you’ve been waiting for. As revealed viaVariety, thebig man’s next projectalongside Hollywood mainstayOwen Wilson,Runner,has officially begun production in the sunny climbs of Brisbane and the Gold Coast.The movie is set to follow Ritchson as Hank Malone, a high-end courier tasked with delivering an organ to a young, dying girl. With her life in his hands, the mission spirals into chaos as evil forces look to jeopardize the delivery....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Kelsey Stanley

32 Years Ago, the Best 'Simpsons' Episode Aired and It's Still a Masterpiece From Start to Finish

You could get into a long, if not never-ending, discussion about what is objectively the “best” episode ofThe Simpsons.Across its 36 seasons,many superfans agree that the finest and most hilarious episode ranges within its loose golden age (which lasted from Season 1 until about Season 8), but even that is up for debate. Picking any episode from this run could make a viable case as not just the best in the series, but perhaps the finest half-hour of animated comedy in the history of television....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1124 words · Allison Palmer

7 Gritty Crime Shows like Tokyo Vice to Watch Next

No one likes crimes and no one should. But there’s something about crime dramas and thrillers that feels very stimulating. And that’s why there’s a huge audience for crime shows. It’s probably because of the thrill and the excitement that we get from seeing a crime solved or a desperate protagonist finally righting the wrong. It’s kind of satisfying to see that there’s always a way out of what seems to be wrong....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1332 words · Catherine Morgan

Alia Shawkat on Search Party and Her Hopes for the Series

The TBS seriesSearch Party, available On Demand, is a dark comedy that centers on Dory (Alia Shawkat), a frustrated 20-something who is not particularly proud of or happy about her place in the world. Stuck in a stale and disconnected relationship with her boyfriend, and removed from her closest friends, who seem more self-absorbed than concerned about what’s best for her well-being, Dory finds herself entangled in an ominous mystery when a former college acquaintance named Chantal suddenly disappears....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1368 words · Heidi Miller

Batwoman: How Ryan Wilder Has Changed the Show for the Better

Since her introduction to the Arrowverse, Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie) has opened The CW’sBatwomanto new opportunities, taking the show in a completely different direction. She’s a character that offers more to those around her than the leads of the majority of the other Arrowverse projects, whichBatwomannever fails to prioritize. Despite her story being partially held back by Kate’s disappearance and the mystery surrounding that, which enveloped the characters and overtook a significant portion of Ryan’s inaugural season, Ryan Wilder has stood tall as the new Crimson Knight....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1207 words · Robert Boyd

Best Mecha Anime Series for Genre Newcomers

It’s no secret that the anime industry is massive and only growing larger and more appealing to new viewers, and the mecha genre has been a cornerstone of the art form for decades. Like other genres in animation, it has left an indelible mark on both Eastern and Western culture. Full-sized Gundams can be found throughout Tokyo whileGuillermo Del Torobrings titanic Jaegers to life on the silver screen inPacific Rim(2013). At a cursory glance, mecha may just seem like big robots fighting another looming threat with either weapons or in hand-to-hand combat, but there’s much more to it....

July 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1675 words · Edward Garrison

Box Office: Captain America Civil War Opens at $181.8 Million

If you live in America, you almost certainly spent a portion of the weekend either seeingCaptain America: Civil Waror reading or talking about the latest Marvel property, the third film in theCaptain Americaseries. That fact is reflected in the numbers, as it’s now being reported thatCivil Warcame in with a projected $181.8 million at the domestic box office, following a spectacular bow overseas to some $202 million last weekend. That would make the film, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the fifth highest opening in the history of the industry, and the fourth Marvel title to enter the top ten best domestic opening weekends of all time....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Courtney Ellis

David Slade Joins American Gods as Director and EP

American Gods, the highly anticipated new series from Starz, has addedDavid Sladeas director and executive producer. It’s been a quiet summer on theAmerican Godsfront sincethe project was given the go-ahead by the premium network in mid-June.Bryan FullerandMichael Greeneare set as showrunners, bringing their experience fromHannibalandHeroes, respectively, to usher in a proper adaptation ofNeil Gaiman’snovel. It was Gaiman himself who broke the news that Slade would be joining the series, with a well-timed Tweet that was just barely edged out by Deadline’s own report....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Christopher Wright