Doctor Strange Sequel in Development with Scott Derrickson Directing

In the wake of thetrailerfor the franchise-cappingAvengers: Endgame, Marvel has started looking far beyond Thanos' snap heard ‘round the universe. First, some footage of a very much alive Peter Paker popped up in theSpider-Man: Far From Hometrailerthat debuted in Brazil, and nowTHRreports that the comic book movie giant is finalizing a deal for aDoctor Strangesequel.Scott Derricksonwill return as director after helming and co-writing the firstStrangefilm in 2016, with a search for a new writer set to kick off soon....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Christopher Carroll

Doctor Strange: New Images Feature Mads Mikkelsen's Villain

We’re now just about three months away from the release of Marvel Studios’ second film of 2016, and Disney has unveiled a slew of new high-resolutionDoctor Strangeimages to further flame fan anticipation. The film certainly has a challenge in following up the epicCaptain America: Civil War, but from what we’ve seen thus far—including these new images—it’s clear thatDoctor Strangeis attempting to offer something different to fans of the MCU. Namely, things are about to getreallytrippy....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Jill Johns

Eddie the Eagle Trailer: Hugh Jackman, Taron Egerton Delight

Hot on the heels of theinternational trailer debut, 20th Century Fox has released the U.S. trailer for the sure-to-be-crowdpleasingEddie the Eagle. Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of unlikely British ski jumper Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), who enlists the help of a rebellious has-been coach (Hugh Jackman) to try and make the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics despite his complete lack of talent. I honestly can’t remember the last time I’ve been so damn delighted by a trailer for a film I knew so little about, but boy hasEddie the Eagleshot up towards the top of my Most Anticipated list for 2016....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Heidi Le

Fraser-Thon: Brendan Fraser's Best Films Coming to American Cinematheque

With the Academy Awards fast approaching, American Cinematheque looks to honorfirst-time Best ActornomineeBrendan Fraserfor his massively-beloved comeback performance inThe Whale. The non-profit organization will host Fraser-Thon, a marathon showing of four of the actor’s beloved films, at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, California, according toVariety. It’ll be a massive celebration of all things Fraser with the actor showing up for an introduction and Q&A session for the films. The films in question that will be showcased are meant to sum up all facets of his 30-year career from his younger years as a heartthrob movie star to now as a beloved showstopper....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Matthew Hernandez

Friday Box Office: The Grinch Stole $18.6 Million

The Grinch’s heart may be full of unwashed socks and his soul full of gunk, with the three words best describing him being—and I quote—“stink, stank, stunk”, but Illumination’s animated Dr. Seuss remake is having a wonderful Christmas time at the box office. The film nabbed $18.6 million in its first Friday night, on track for a mean $67 million opening weekend. Those billboards that make fun of your hometown for having no bike lanes or whatever are working, is what I’m saying....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Jorge Barrera

Gene Hackman's Superpower Was Anger — 'The French Connection' Was His Rageful Masterpiece

There was never a movie star quite likeGene Hackman, whodied at the age of 95 on August 20, 2025. Hackman’s stardom was a miracle ofthe New Hollywood, a moment when audiences were hungryfor actors who more closely resembled themselves,as opposed to the matinee idols ofHollywood’s golden age. Yet Hackman’s popularity wasn’t just a function of his everyman looks, but rather the everyman rage that was boiling just beneath. His screen persona was solidified inThe French Connection,which won him the first of two Oscars and was successful enough to spawn a sequel,The French Connection II....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Lisa Perry

Harrison Ford's Best Performances, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

Harrison Fordis one of the world’s best-known and finest actors to date, playing some of culture’s most iconic characters—Han Solo and Indiana Jones. His first-ever credited role was in the WesternA Time for Killingback in 1967. The actor is absolutely legendary, receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award back in 2000. RELATED:‘Shrinking’ Review: Jason Segel and Harrison Ford Are Brilliant in Apple TV+’s Earnest Dramedy Ford has also been nominated for four Academy Awards and four Golden Globes....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1143 words · Jordan Burnett

I Am Mother Director on the Films That Inspired His Netflix Sci-Fi Thriller

You’re the last human on earth and you’ve been told you can’t go outside because you won’t survive. What would you do if a stranger showed up on your doorstep one day, alive and well? Netflix’s latest sci-fi featureI Am Motherexplores that question with the story of a young teenage girl Clara who is raised by a robot named MotherRose Bryneafter a cataclysmic event wipes out humanity. When a mysterious human strangerHilary Swankenters their life, Daughter and Mother find their relationship in crisis as Daughter questions everything she knows about the outside world....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Andrew Dickerson

Into the Badlands Season 2 Trailer Teases Bloody Action

Get ready for an ass-kicking bonanza. AMC has released the first trailer forInto the BadlandsSeason 2, and it looks like the sophomore season is upping the ante in every way. The fight scenes are bigger and bloodier, and now that Sunny (Daniel Wu) has left behind his life as a Clipper (though it sure looks like that didn’t go at all as planned) and journeyed beyond The Badlands, the series is introducing a host of new series and locales....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Jeffery Decker

Is The 100 Getting Better Than Game of Thrones?

Spoiler warningif you are not caught up withThe 100’s latest episode, “Watch the Thrones.” The 100proved with the last two episodes that it deserves to be included in conversations about the best dramas on television. I’ll even dare to sayThe 100is better thanGame of Thrones. And asthatshow is at the pinnacle of television, I don’t take comparisons lightly. This week’s episode title,“Watch the Thrones,” obviously lends itself to those comparisons withGame of Thrones, though when I originally watched the hour and drew the parallels, I wasn’t even aware of the title....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Susan Atkinson

Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage to Star in Brothers Comedy

I loveTwins. Not in real life, mind you. Twins are pretty freakin' creepy. ButIvan Reitman’s 1988 movieTwins, starringArnold SchwarzeneggerandDanny DeVito? Yeah, I love that movie. We were supposed to get a sequel calledTripletsthat would’ve addedEddie Murphyto the mix, but I’m kind of glad we didn’t, because the idea ofJosh BrolinandPeter Dinklageplaying unlikely siblings sounds much better. And no, I didn’t randomly pull their names out of a hat. TheAvengers: Infinity Warco-stars have signed on to star in the comedyBrothers, which Legendary just acquired following a bidding war....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Jeremy Koch

Kevin Smith Calls Out Warner Bros. For Decision to Cancel Batgirl

Last week, Warner Bros. Discovery madethe controversial choiceto cancel the release ofBatgirl, a reportedly $90 million comic book adaptation that was set to debut on HBO Max. It’s an unprecedented move that earned the boiling ire of comic book fans and the befuddlement of Hollywood insiders. And, as someone who comfortably fits into both camps, directorKevin Smithhas a lot to say about this surprising news. During the most recent episode of his podcastHollywood Babble-On, Smith called out Warner Bros....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Tracy Mcgee

Kristen Bell's Breakout Television Role Is Still Ahead of Its Time

It’s about to be an even better time to be a fan ofKristen Bell.WithNetflix’s upcoming release ofNobody Wants This, theGood Placeactormarks her welcome return to televisionas Joanne, an outspoken agnostic woman whoforms an unlikely connectionwithAdam Brody’sunorthodox rabbi, Noah. The series offers Bell a return to comedy after her satirical turn in her last Netflix miniseries,The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window, but the premiere of the celebrity’s latest project actually marks an even more exciting occasion....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Ronald Shields