On the heels of the release ofFraming Britney Spearsand the widespread conversation it ignited, Netflix has announced it will be making its ownBritneySpears-focused documentary for its platform. Directed bySamantha Stark,Framing Britney Spearspremiered on FX and FX on Hulu on February 5 as one of many installments in the ongoing"New York Times Presents"docuseries. Following its release,Framing Britney Spearsbecame the focus of a variety of discourse threads, including a re-examination of the way female celebrities are treated by the media and the legitimacy of Spears' conservatorship which is currently overseen by her father,Jamie Spears....

The holiday season is filled with uplifting, heartwarming stories of people everywhere bonding and creating new wonderful memories together and no story sticks out in the mind’s of many to encapsulate this feeling more than the 2016 true tale of a grandma inviting a stranger into her home for her family’s Thanksgiving. According toVariety, the young man and grandma are getting their own on-screen telling of their touching story via Netflix....

Movie marketing is a costly and laborious endeavor for film studios and distributors. It is, of course, something that needs to be done, especially in a contemporary vast field of content and entertainment. As a whole, the film medium is vying for the attention of consumers who could easily be distracted by a plethora of activities accessible on their phones. However, no matter how many promotional spots are created for television, social media, YouTube, or tie-ins with a fast food chain, the most effective form of marketing is through the goodwill of word-of-mouth....

Percy Jacksonfans emerge from the shadows, as development is currently underway for the Disney+ television show adaptation. AuthorRick Riordanannounced earlier today onhis blog accountand his Twitter account that they are currently casting for their titular hero. While there was a missed opportunity to have a reality competition showdown in a Greco-Roman colosseum style, an open casting call is also the right choice. Based on his bestselling YA fantasy seriesPercy Jackson and the Olympians, Riordan disclosed that his books were gettinganother adaptation by Disney+back in 2020....

Just in time for when Pride Month begins in June, FX has debuted the first trailer for the six-part docuseriesPridethat will show over two weeks starting on May 14. The series had beeninitially announced back in March, though now it has a full trailer that offers a harrowing glimpse at how the road to some of the biggest victories for LGBTQ+ civil rights had to be fought for in the face of state-sanctioned repression....

Rick and Mortyis known for taking long breaks in between seasons, but Season 4 marks the first time the show has gone on hiatus in the middle of an episode run. We last saw the titular drunk nihilistic scientist and his hapless grandson dealing with a bunch of Nazi snakes in an alternate timeline (it was a whole-assed thing). Nearly six months later, the duo is finally back for the second half of Season 4, which kicks off with Episode 6, “Never Ricking Morty”....

Rosario Dawsonreturns as Ahsoka Tano in her own spin-off series, having played the character in bothThe MandalorianandThe Book of Boba Fettprior. As established in the animated showsThe Clone WarsandRebels, Ahsoka is a characterwho was trained by Anakin Skywalker(Hayden Christensen) who, until he appeared inAhsoka, was last featured in theObi-Wan Kenobiseries starringEwan McGregor.Star Warsis a family affair for McGregor, whose uncleDenis Lawsonplayed Wedge in the original 1977 film and whose daughterEsther Rose McGregorrecently appeared inObi-Wan Kenobi....

Genndy Tartakovskyhas given us something special withSamurai Jack. The critically acclaimed, award-winning series remains a rare success in the field of animation that embraced avant-garde ideas, pushed non-traditional modes of storytelling, and spanned more than 15 years in order to bring Jack’s full, epic story to a satisfying conclusion. It’s enough to simply watchSamurai Jackfor all its timeless entertainment value, but for the true fans out there, you’ll find there is much, much more to the story....

Amazon Studios released its second trailer forHoney Boytoday, a day after the film received fourFilm Independent Spirit Awardnominations. The semi-autobiographical story written byShia LaBeouf, garnered the actor a Best Supporting Male nomination.Noah Jupe, playing the title character as a child, received a nod in the same category. It also picked up nominations for Best Director (Alma Har’el) and Best Cinematography (Natasha Braier). This second trailer goes a bit deeper into the complex relationship between LaBeouf’s James Lort and his son Otis, played by Jupe (age 12) andLucas Hedges(age 22)....

With the summer anime season in full swing, there are any number of new shows for the eager fan to keep up with weekly. For the more discerning or time-crunched of us, though, you might be wondering which of the previous season’s efforts that have recently ended turned out to be worth your time. If that’s you, here are five recently-finished anime that are worth your time — hopefully you find one that catches your interest....

Robert Pattinsonis poised to star inMatt Reeves’The Batman, according toVariety’s Justin Kroll, who broke the news. A representative for Warner Bros. did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reeves is directingThe Batmanfrom his own screenplay and will also produce alongsideDylan Clark. Production is slated to start in the fall, and Warner Bros. will release the film on July 26, 2025. Collider has heard that Reeves was seeking an actor between 25 and 33 years old, and Pattinson is 33....

Everyone knowsPhoebe Waller-Bridgeas the force behindFleabag,Killing Eve, andCrashing– three impressive series that elevated their respective genres. What makes Waller-Bridge’s work universally accessible is her deeply flawed yet somehow redeemable and completelyhumancharacters. Her biggest strength is her ability to write characters that are constantly teetering on the brink of emotional collapse, torn between staying on solid ground or risking it all with an impulsive decision. Whatever the decision may be, we can trust Waller-Bridge with the characters we’ve come to love and can expect their arcs to unravel as the story progresses....

The iPhone 4, announced on July 08, 2025, and released on August 27, 2025, was a significant release in the history of smartphones. It introduced a new standard with its sleek glass and stainless steel design. The iPhone 4 is remembered for its innovative features like FaceTime and the Retina display, which made its debut in June 2010. It received an extremely positive response and set record-breaking pre-orders. Despite being discontinued in 2013, the iPhone 4 had a lasting impact on the smartphone industry....