With directorKenneth Branagh’sMurder on the Orient Expressopening in North America this weekend, a few days ago I sat down with actorsLucy BoyntonandSergeiPoluninto talk about the making of the film. While I had a lot of questions for him after watching the movie, the one thing I knew I had to talk about was the epic five-minute 65mm Steadicam closing shot. If you’re not aware, doing a long Steadicam shot is hard on its own, but trying to do it when you’re shooting on 65mm film adds an entirely new challenge due to the weight of the camera....

Sony Pictures released the first trailer forLyle, Lyle, Crocodile, an upcoming film adaptation of the children’s books of the same name byBernard Waber. The film stars musicianShawn Mendesas the titular crocodile, a reptile who loves singing, baths, and caviar. The trailer introduces us to the Primm family, who have just moved into New York and are doing their best to adapt to life in the Big Apple. However, their new home holds a secret, as there’s a singing crocodile living in their attic....

The Academy Awards nominations were announced last week, and once again the voting body comprised of 6,000 members checked off all the familiar boxes: #OscarsSoWhite Part Deux? Check. A rebuffing of any dark-horse nominees (Michael Shannonin99 Homes,Paul DanoinLove & Mercy,Jason MitchellinStraight Outta Comptonto name a few) so each category reflects exactly what the early Oscar forecast predicted they’d be months ago? Check. The further memefication ofLeonardo DiCaprio’s war of attrition against himself to finally strike Best Actor gold?...

Puss in Boots has some new friends, fresh facial hair, and one last chance at his adventurous life in a trailer forPuss in Boots: The Last Wish. Landing in theaters on December 21, just in time for the holiday season, the sequel to 2011’sPuss in Bootspromises more action and bigger stars in theJoel Crawford(The Croods: A New Age) andJanuel Mercado(Harvey Beaks) helmed movie. It’s been over a decade since we last saw the dangerously cuddly cat who was first introduced to audiences via theShrekfranchise, and it’s clear that while he’s aged, time hasn’t slowed him down....

In an age where creating a genuine watercooler TV show is almost impossible,Rick and Mortyis one of the most talked-about shows on television. Its fanbase is fervent, its reviews are glowing, and the storytelling showed no signs of slowing down when it returned for the long-awaited third season last year. However, if you think aRick and MortySeason 4 should be a given, you may be in for a bit of a surprise: Adult Swim still hasn’t officially ordered a fourth season of the animated series....

[Mild spoilers forSausage Partyfollow.] Now that we know how the sausage is made, so to speak,Seth Rogenis game to expand the world ofSausage Party. The actor, who voiced Frank in the animated raunch-fest and originated the story, teased his hopes for making a sequel, as well as launching into a string of R-rated animated films. During an interview withFandango, Rogen discussed a potential concept forSausage Party 2that begins with the original ending that didn’t make the theatrical cut....

One of the biggest surprises of 2017 so far has beenSplit, not only because of that twist ending, but because the film was made for $9 million and grossed $275 million. The picture marked filmmakerM. Night Shyamalan’s second time working with produceJason Blumafter 2015’sThe Visit, but as those who’ve seenSplitknow, the final moments reveal that the film actually takes place in theUnbreakableuniverse and sets up a sequel that will findJames McAvoy’s “The Horde” crossing paths withBruce WillisandSamuel L....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Squid GameThe Korean seriesSquid Gamehas taken over the world, soaring to the top of the charts asone of Netflix’s biggest shows ever. Audiences have been enraptured by the cast of fascinating characters driven to compete in schoolyard games for a chance to win a fortune, even if one false move means their death. But no matter how compulsively watchable it is, every show must come to an end, and here I’ll be digging into the finale of the hit show to explain just what happened and, perhaps what it means for the future....

Back in February, we got some new details on Disneyland and Disney World’s newStar Wars-themed attraction,Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edgeand how the resort experience would be combined with the theme park: This first-of-its-kind resort will combine luxury with complete immersion into an authenticStar Warsstory. Guests’ journey through space will start when everyone departs together for a multidayStars Warsadventure by boarding a starship alive with characters and stories that unfold all around them during a voyage through the galaxy....

When Disney announced their plans to expand theStar Warsuniverse, few of their choices – like givingBoba Fett his own series– came as much surprise. Beyond the obvious ones, there exist countless strong characters – both canon and legend – that deserve the chance to stand on their own. Related:I’m Beginning to Hate Sand - Why ‘Star Wars’ Should Explore Its Expansive Universe While some exist in unexplored times of the Star Wars saga, and others are underused fan favorites, the galaxy far, far away offers a bevy of interesting characters that need more screen time....

20th Century Studios, which used to be known as 20th Century Fox, has named veteran executiveSteve Asbellas its new president of production. He replacesEmma Watts, who left the studio last month. Additionally,Vanessa Morrisonhas been named president of streaming at Walt Disney Studios, where she will oversee the development and production of Disney+ film content. Asbell has been with the studio since 2002 and has worked on some of its biggest titles since then, includingRidley Scott’sThe Martian, and a pair ofJames Mangoldmovies –LoganandFord v Ferrari....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘X-Men ‘97’ Episode 8. The latter half of the first season ofX-Men ’97has done a great job making a terrifying villain out ofcyborg Sentinel leader Bastion (Theo James), who has never been featured in television or film before. But the first episode of the season’s three-part finale suggests that the ultimate antagonist might be someone more familiar. As Bastion coordinates a massive Sentinel attack on mutants throughout the world, Erik “Magnus” Lehnsherr/Magneto (Matthew Waterson), the X-Men’s most well-known enemy who recently repented and himself joined the team, escapes the mad cyborg’s clutches....

Revenge films are always a thrill to watch, if not for the plot, then for the exciting action sequences that typically follow (and if the revenge film contains no such sequences, then is it really a revenge film?).Related:11 Movies Like ‘The Northman’ to Watch Next For More Dark Revenge StoriesBut oftentimes, an excellent revenge film has a strong and entertaining plot that makes one root for the hero. After all, what is revenge without a hero that has strong a strong resolve, regardless if the viewer agrees with the reasons behind it or not?...