DC Studio Heads Explain 2-Chapter Plan for DCU

Yesterday, during a very confidential press conference about the future of the DCU,DC Studios co-headsJames GunnandPeter Safranrevealed part of their two-chapter plan for a storyline that’ll develop for about ten years. And while there’s still much we don’t know about the new DCU, Gunn and Safran underlined how they already know exactly which movies and TV shows they’ll develop over the next decade. Gunn and Safran took control of DC Studios last year, when they were tasked with creating an ambitious unified storyline across film, TV, video games, and animation....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Monica Jackson

Edgar Wright Not Ruling Out Baby Driver 2; Talks Original Movies Success

Baby Drivercrossed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office recently, and that is a beautiful thing. The film is a bona fide original—it’s not a franchise, adaptation, or superhero movie, and yet it’s now grossed $167.2 million worldwide. It’s proof that the audience exists for fresh, new stories told in compelling ways, as Sony sold an action crime thriller to audiences and what they got was an action crime thriller as told by filmmakerEdgar Wright....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Michelle Clay

Even Years Later, This Is the Hardest 'Sopranos' Moment for Me To Watch

Given that it premiered four months before I was born, I was definitely late toThe Sopranos, but it quickly became a major influence when I finallygot the chance to watch it in college. Although every character was great, Adriana Le Cirva (Drea de Matteo) was my favorite, being the closest thing to a wholesome person this world had. This made her death all the more devastating,and it was just as difficult for the crewto say goodbye to one of their greatest leads, who gave everything she had during her final scene....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Tony Callahan

Frozen 2: The Biggest Challenge in Making the Disney Sequel

Even though the filmmakers were still hard at work finishing the highly anticipatedFrozen IIin time for its November 22ndrelease date, they invited members of the media out to Walt Disney Animation Studios on September 6thto preview various parts of the film, as well as some of the new original songs. Directed byJennifer Lee(who’s also the Chief Creative Officer at WDAS) andChris Buck(Tarzan) and produced byPeter Del Vecho(who’s also Senior Vice President of Production, overseeing the production for all of the feature films at WDAS), the sequel to the highest grossing animated film of all time in worldwide box office will see Elsa (voiced byIdina Menzel), Anna (voiced byKristen Bell), Kristoff (voiced byJonathan Groff), Olaf (voiced byJosh Gad) and Sven set out on a dangerous journey to discover the answers to why Elsa was born with magical powers, and they’ll learn whether those powers are enough to ensure their survival....

June 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1745 words · Mark Wong

Funniest Scripts According to the WGA

What is the funniest film of all time? Quite the question. But that’s what the Writers Guild of America tasked its members with answering in a poll for the 101 funniest screenplays. In a ceremony hosted byRob Reiner, the membersnamedWoody Allen’s 1977 filmAnnie Hallas the funniest screenplay. Allen wrote the screenplay along withMarshall Brickman, both of whom won an Academy-Award for the film’s original screenplay.Annie Hallalso took home Best Picture, Best Director for Allen, and Best Actress forDiane Keaton....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Richard Hogan

Harry Potter Weekend Coming to Syfy and USA

[Update: We’ve confirmed that once theHarry Potterfilms start airing on Syfy and USA, they will no longer be available to stream or watch VOD on HBO. The updated story follows below.] If you’re were a fan of sitting back on the weekends and catching theHarry Pottermarathons on ABC Family and then Freeform, you’ll be happy to hear the films are coming back to cable TV. Freeform’s “Harry Potter Weekend”came to an end last yearas the basic cable rights to the lucrative film franchise shifted from Disney to NBCUniversal, with the new owner then licensingthe streaming rights to HBO....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Samuel Salazar

Hey James Gunn, Giancarlo Esposito Has a Dream DC Role — Please Don’t Waste Him Like Marvel Did

Giancarlo Espositohas graced our screens as various iconic villains over the years. Of course, Gus Fring (Esposito) put him on the map inBreaking Bad, but Esposito has worked his way into almost every major Hollywood franchise in recent years. Esposito now has a growing list of infamous villains on his resume, from Moff Gideon inStar Warsto Stan Edgar inThe Boys. Esposito finally debuted in the MCU this year,appearing as Sidewinder inCaptain America: Brave New World....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Margaret Villanueva

How The Last of Us Changed Robert Compared to the Game

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 1 of The Last of Us as well as minor game spoilers. Whenever a video game is adapted for a different medium, creative decisions always have to be made for various reasons. Such is the case for HBO’s latest live-action rendering of Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Us. While the adaptation’s pilot episode certainly stuck to its guns when it came to recreating the most iconic moments in the game’s opening, it’s only natural for the duo ofNeil DruckmannandCraig Mazinto make alterations to fit an episodic format....

June 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1714 words · Russell Morton

How To Add Your Driver’s License To Your iPhone Using Apple Wallet

Tired of searching for your wallet at airport security? Apple Wallet lets you store a digital copy of your driver’s license or state ID on your iPhone. To add your license or ID, open the Wallet app, select the option to add the card, and use your phone’s camera to scan both the front and back of your physical card. The digital driver’s license works just like the physical one but is securely stored in the Apple Wallet....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Michael Smith

How to Watch Boo, Bitch: Where Is the Lana Condor Comedy Series Streaming?

Ghosts aren’t always out for a haunting. Sometimes, they just want to see some partying, wild nights, and final swings at popularity.Boo, Bitchis Netflix’s upcoming limited series, with just eight episodes, that is all comedy with just a dash of the supernatural. A collaborative creative team constructed the original story. The show is co-created byLauren Iungerich, who is largely known for her work in creating and writing the well-loved coming-of-age dramaOn My Block....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Christine Thompson

James Gray on the Challenges of Making The Lost City of Z

WithThe Lost City of Zopening in New York and Los Angeles this weekend and expanding nationwide April 21st, I recently sat down with writer-directorJames Grayto talk about the making of the film. During the interview, he revealed why it was hard to get financing, the logistical challenges of making the film, why they shot on film, the challenges of trying to develop the footage in a London lab, what he learned from friends and family screenings, how even small edits can have a big impact, and more....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Corey Tucker

Jurassic World 2 Will Be Scary Says Colin Trevorrow; Story Teased

A fourthJurassic Parkfilm was in the works in Hollywood for many, many years before it came to fruition. Usually, when a sequel takes that long to materialize, it can fall short of expectations (see:Independence Day: Resurgence), butJurassic Worldwas a bona fide box office smash, grossing $1.6 billion worldwide. Unsurprisingly, Universal quickly began putting together a sequel, but the director’s chair suddenly became empty whenColin Trevorrowwas tasked with helmingStar Wars: Episode IX....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Matthew Mitchell

Laena Velaryon's Fate in House of the Dragon Is an Improvement on the Book

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1-6 of House of the Dragon.George R.R. Martin’sFire & Bloodis a dense text, even for those accustomed to hisA Song of Ice and Fireseries. The book documents over one hundred years of the Targaryen dynasty, from the conquest of Westeros by Aegon the Conqueror to the unfortunate reign of King Aegon III Targaryen, also known as “The Dragonbane.” Its pages contain dozens of characters, events, and more than a few dragons to remember as well....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1094 words · Mrs. Jennifer Stephenson