Simon Kinberghas been hired to write and produce Universal’sBattlestar Galacticamovie, Collider has confirmed. While Kinberg co-wrote and produced flops such asJosh Trank’s infamousFantastic Fourmovie as well asX-Men: Apocalypse, andX-Men: Dark Phoenix– the latter of which he also directed – he has also been involved with some really good movies. Kinberg producedLogan,The MartianandX-Men: First Class, plus a couple of less successful sci-fi movies that I still really enjoyed, likeChappieandElysium. Fellow tentpole veteranDylan Clark(Rise of the Planet of the Apes) isalsoproducing theBSGmovie, which remains without a director after seeingBryan SingerandFrancis Lawrencecome and go over the years....

Soon enough, a new year of Oscar winners will be announced, including for Best Supporting Actress.Ariana DeBoseremains in the driver’s seat for her turn as Anita in theWest Side Storyremake, butKirsten Dunst(The Power of the Dog) orAunjanue Ellis(King Richard) could pull off a surprise as well. In any event, whoever wins will become part of a long history, a history of the Oscars and of Hollywood itself. And so, it’s worth looking back over the past ten years and seeing how the category has (or hasn’t) evolved....

Ryan Coogler’sBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreveris a visually appealing feature, with well-thought-out designs on everything from the costumes to the set. Of course, behind every aesthetically compelling film comes comprehensive concept designs—some of which were unfortunately left out of the final cut. Some of the film’s concept art has already been revealed, includingIronheart and Namora’s battlein the ocean. Marvel concept artistAdi Granovalso dropped the alternate costume for Shuri in the hit film, highlighting a different take onLetitia Wright’s character....

It appears as though China won’t be re-opening its movie theaters this weekend after all. Mere hours after authorities signaled to more than 200 movie theaters that they could re-open on Saturday, national-level Chinese authorities ordered all theaters to close again, perVariety. The reason for the closure is not explicitly known, but it’s presumably due to coronavirus concerns. China was of course the first country to combat the deadly virus and suffered major losses, but the hope was that restrictions could finally be eased in the coming week or so....

When you look at a particular character on a screen, it’s like observing an iceberg: The bit you see is just a fraction of something that was constructed over a long period, and that goes for every character you’ve ever spent time with. During the lead-up toGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,Chukwudi IwujiandWill Poulterspoke with Collider’sPerri Nemiroffabout building their characters and the background characteristics that help them with their performances....

AI software has revolutionized the way businesses operate by utilizing intelligent computer programs to perform tasks that previously required human intervention. These programs enable companies to work more efficiently and productively. AI is rapidly transforming various aspects of our lives, including work processes, communication methods, and content creation and consumption. In 2025, there will be a wide array of AI software solutions tailored to diverse needs and industries. This guide offers an overview of top AI software tools across different categories such as writing, art generation, chatbots, productivity, and business applications....

Dove CameronandAvan Jogiaare set to star inObsession, a new thriller series from Amazon Prime Video. The duo will play a couple whose meet-cute ends in murder.Deadline reportsthat the series is being produced by horror impresarioJames Wan’s Atomic Monster. The new series is an adaptation of56 Days, the bestselling pandemic-set thriller by Irish novelistCatherine Ryan Howard. It will center around Ciara (Cameron) and Oliver (Jogia), who have aromantic comedy-style meet-cute at a supermarket, and subsequently fall in love....

In a day and age when movie stars are running to the small screen, the small screen is moving to the big screen, at least for a couple of days. On November 24-25, Fathom Events, in celebration ofFriends’ 25th anniversary, is bringing 8 Thanksgiving-themed episodes of the classic NBC sitcom to movie theaters across the U.S. Set to hit more than 700 locations, the episodes will screen at 7PM on November 24, and the following day at 4PM and 7PM (local times)....

When audiences first meet Gimli inThe Fellowship of the Ring, he’s introduced at the Council of Elrond as one of the many delegates from Middle-earth’s Free Peoples. With his booming voice, gruff humor, and swinging ax, he quicklybecomes a fan favorite. But beneath the surface of his cinematic role lies a much richer, more politically charged backstory — one thatPeter Jackson’s films never fully explored. InJ.R.R. Tolkien’s original writings, Gimli’s journey to Rivendell was anything but coincidental....

The Green Lantern Corps just got louder, becauseNathan Fillionis returning asGuy Gardnerin HBO’sLanternsseriesfollowing his debut as the hotheaded Green Lantern in this summer’sSuperman, which hits theaters on July 11, as perEW. Fillion joins previously announced leadsAaron PierreandKyle Chandler, who are playing John Stewart and Hal Jordan, respectively, in theupcoming prestige DC drama. Lanternsis the first live-action series to be made from scratch under the new leadership of DC —James Gunn and Peter Safran— as part of the new slate, and is being developed as a dark, grounded,True Detective-style mystery set on Earth....

FromAlec BergandBill Hader, who serve as co-creators, executive producers, directors and writers, the eight-episode, half-hour HBO dark comedy seriesBarryfollows a depressed hit man (Hader, in the best performance of his career) from the Midwest who stumbles onto a love of acting while on a job in L.A. Although he only ends up in the acting class by following a mark, he is instantly drawn to the group of students and their beloved teacher (Henry Winkler) and begins to question every aspect of his life of crime while trying to juggle both worlds....

Famous for over 40 years as the parody song maestro,Weird Al Yankovicbrings the same sense of sensibility to his own life story. WithWeird: The Al Yankovic Story, Yankovic and co-writer/directorEric Appelset out to use Yankovic’s story to parody many of the conventions of the music biopic, including the disapproving parents, the addiction to drugs, turning on the band and other friends due to egomania, and, of course, the great comeback....

Apple’s rumorediPhone 17Air could shake up the smartphone market in 2025. This new addition to the iPhone lineup aims to bridge the gap between standard and Pro models.The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a sleek, ultra-thin design that pushes the boundaries of smartphone aesthetics. Rumors suggest the device will sport a 6.6-inch display, positioning it between the current 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch Pro models. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and others have hinted at potential camera upgrades, including a single 48MP rear camera....