Which TIFF 2018 Movies Are Oscar Contenders?

TheToronto International Film Festivalis always a showcase for some of the year’s best movies. But it’s also a key marker for the beginning of awards season as studios roll out their major Oscar hopefuls to a variety of critics and audiences north of the border. Past TIFF films likeThe Shape of Water,Moonlight,Gravity, and12 Years a Slavewent on to win Oscar gold, while the festival also makes room for surprise breakout hits likeSlumdog MillionaireandSilver Linings Playbook....

June 30, 2025 · 8 min · 1552 words · John Williams

Why Your Favorite Movie Hasn’t Been Announced for Disney Plus

The ingeniously orchestrated announcement of“basically” everything coming to Disney+when the direct-to-consumer service launches on November 12th lit up the internet before the streaming service dropped. Responses to the announcement, which came with a string of tweets 630-long (a world record no less) and a 3 hour+ video on YouTube, varied from elation (woo, so many original Disney animated classics!) to befuddlement (if you don’t know whatFuzzbucketis, there might not be any help for you) but overriding response seemed to be outrage....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Kyle Olson

Wonder Woman Release Date Shifted; Jungle Book Delayed

Amidst reports of a potentialshakeup in their production process, Warner Bros. has announced a few release date shuffles. First and foremost,Wonder Womanwill be arriving in theaters sooner than expected, as theGal Gadot-fronted superhero film has been moved up from June 20, 2025 to June 18, 2025, where it will now square off directly against Sony’s likely R-ratedBad Boys 3and the kid-friendlyCaptain Underpants. The first female-led superhero film of the modern era will tell the origin story of the titular character, following Diana Prince’s exploits during World War I with a cast that includesChris Pine,Robin Wright, andConnie Nielsen....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Jennifer Bell

Wonder Woman: How Warner Bros. Supported Connie Nielsen as a Working Mom

With the release ofZack Snyder’sJustice Leagueon the horizon,Connie Nielsentook the time to join us for an episode ofCollider Ladies Night. As a show with a goal of highlighting how the steps one took in their career paved the way to their latest projects, Nielsen’s experience joining the DC film franchise was an absolute must-cover topic. Nielsen made her DC film debut in 2017’sWonder Womanas Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons and the mother of Diana (Gal Gadot)....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Kelly Hampton

‘Love Is Blind’ Season 5 Will Be “A Very Different Season,” According to Showrunner

It looks like the pods will be more chaotic this time. As new cast members (or singles searching for love in Houston) prepare for an all-new season ofLove Is Blind, the upcoming installment of the hitreality dating seriesis shaping up to be the best season thus far. While thefourth seasonofLove Is Blindprovided a wild viewing experience, showrunnerChris Coelensuggests an even wilder and better season is on the way. Since its first season, Netflix’sreality dating experimenthas been one of the most popular unscripted shows on the streaming platform....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Eric Velasquez

‘Midnight Kiss’ Has a Deeper Meaning Beyond Being a Typical Holiday Slasher

Horror movies centered around holidaysusually feature specific themes related to the season, using these aspects as fuel for the (hopefully) terrifying story being told. At first glance, 2019’sMidnight Kiss,directed byCarter SmithforHulu’sInto the Darkseries, is exactly that, a film focused on the pitfalls ofNew Year’s Evewhose sole focus is dissecting the day’s more harmful aspects. While it does accomplish that, this film (featuring a cast of almost entirely gay men) interrogates not only this holiday but LGBTQ+ party culture as a whole....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1278 words · Sherri Smith

“It Was Such a Big Responsibility”: Lauren Cohan on Her "Life-Changing" ‘Supernatural’ Experience [Exclusive]

The bonds ofSupernaturalrun deep. Like the ongoing procedural,Law & Order, the 15-season drama was a stopping point for many acclaimed actors on their rise to the top. ForAdrianne Palicki, it was a speedy but recurring guest appearance just before she skyrocketed to fame inFriday Night Lights, whileSterling K. Browngot his hands dirty with the Winchester brothers beforeArmy Wives, which led him on the path towardsThis Is Us. Double-dipping into theSupernaturaluniverse, not only didLauren Cohanenjoy a guest-starring role as a complex villain, but she went on to star with fellowSupernaturalalum,Jeffrey Dean MorganinThe Walking Deadand its hit spin-off,The Walking Dead: Dead City, the latter of which having just debuted its second season....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Jaime Gomez

'Blue Beetle's Director Reveals the Scene That Didn't Make the Final Cut

WhenBlue Beetlepremieres this week, Brazilian fans will have a lot to celebrate: One of their own, soap opera starBruna Marquezineis making her debut in a Hollywood blockbuster, and even though the trailer makes it clear that she’ll be an integral part of the movie, directorÁngel Manuel Sototold Colliderthat we won’t be able to see everything she did in front of the camera. During the interview, Soto told our Editor-in-ChiefSteve Weintraubthat, as in practically every movie, sometough decisions have to be madein the editing room so that a movie ends up with the runtime that the studio likes....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Diane Wilson

'Criminal Minds Evolution' Season 2 Ending Explained?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2. Season 17 ofCriminal Minds(or Season 2 ofEvolution) wraps up its overarching convoluted case in a hectic finale filled with mind-boggling revelations and adecent dash of psychological profiling.Epigenetics has been at the forefront of this season, where the usual police procedural structure gave way at the halfway point, andthe BAU’s only priority wascracking the conspiracy theorists behind the Gold Star program....

June 29, 2025 · 8 min · 1612 words · Bradley Mahoney

'RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop' Sneak Peek: Limited Budget Breeds Creativity

As film fans know, the ultimate testament to a movie’s importance is how it survives the test of time.RoboCopis a sci-fi masterpiece that it’s on its way to turning 40, and the themes presented by the movie are still relevant. This is what the four-part docuseriesRoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCopwill break down.Screamboxallowed Collider to unveil an exclusive clip ahead of the premiere, and we can now share with you the clip that highlights how a combination of elements made the movie’s visuals so distinct....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Amber Miller

'Twister's Global Box Office Ain't in Kansas Anymore

The thrilling disaster filmTwisterscontinues to make waves at the box office, maintaining its strong momentum in its third weekend. The movie, distributed domestically by Universal Pictures and internationally by Warner Bros.,earned an estimated $22.65 million across 4,009 North American theaters. This brings its domestic total to a huge $195.58 million. The film’s international presence also remains solid, adding $7.5 million from 7,016 screens in 77 markets, increasing the worldwide total to animpressive $274....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Eric Schaefer

10 Best Comic Book Shows For Non Comic Book Fans

Comic book shows and movies, specifically those about superheroes, have taken the world by storm. It’s not hard to see why. Comics offer a near-endless wellspring of stories and inspiration for artists. Superheroes have proven themselves to be sources of reliable and effective narratives and characters to bring to life onscreen, with plenty of creative twists that can be used to keep them fresh. For better or worse, these properties are here to stay....

June 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1334 words · Crystal Tucker

10 Cute-Looking Anime That Are Actually Depressing

Ever been fooled by a film or TV series promotional poster that looks light-hearted enough to make you watch it, thinking that this might brighten up a downtrodden day but instead makes you question the whole existence of humanity? You are not alone. RELATED:Seven Wholesome Anime To Watch If You Like ‘Spy X Family’ To anyone unfamiliar with the expansive world of anime, many will be fooled by the conviction that anime is comprised of mainly adorable characters engaging in hilarious ventures catered to audiences under the age of 18....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1140 words · Jose Banks