As diversity slowly finds its way into studio blockbusters, 2018 has been an exceptional year for those who are not used to seeing themselves represented on the big screen. After last year’sWonder WomanandCoco, we started 2018 withBlack Panther,then the summer saw the first release by a major studio with a majority Asian-American cast in 25 years withCrazy Rich Asians. We now finish the year with the one-two punch ofSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseandAquaman, which push for diversity in superhero movies in ways not seen before....

For 18 years,Mark Harmonwas the dependable and iconic face of theNCISfranchise, particularly its flagship show. He portrayed Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the major crimes unit’s stoic, intimidating and admirable leader who we always knew had a haunted past. That backstory was finally addressed in 2024 with the franchise’s first-ever prequel spin-off,NCIS: Origins. However, Harmon himself exited the show in Season 18, and while, at the time, it was hard to consider anNCISwithout Harmon’s Gibbs, it was even harder to conceive of a prequel about Gibbs without Harmon....

When it comes to movies about race and culture,2018 provided a plethora of Oscar-worthy contenders, breaking new ground for cinema.BlacKkKlansmanprovided a mindblowing parallel between the systemic racism prevalent in the ‘70s and current world events. Marvel’sBlack Pantherembraced Afro-Futurism in a way unlike anything ever seen on film. Both films, along with Best Picture contendersRomaandThe Favourite, could have spoken volumes about Hollywood’s progressive moment had they earned the win. Instead, the Academy decided on a period tale full of the same tried-and-true tropes:Green Book....

Inside Pixaris the miraculous new series of mini-documentaries on Disney+ that delve into the world of the famous animation studio and the people that make its short films and features truly come to life. Each installment focuses on one person at Pixar for the first batch, which is subtitled “Inspired” – script supervisorJessica Heidtdeveloped a revolutionary program to track the gender imbalance of Pixar screenplays, writer/directorDan Scanlonplumbed an emotional moment from his past to craft the story forOnward, etc....

Last month, Collider broke the news thatJoeandAnthony Russowere teaming withBarackandMichelle Obamato produceExit Westfor Netflix withRiz Ahmedpoised to star. Though production has halted around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, Joe Russo gave Collider’s editor-in-chiefSteve Weintrauban update on the project, which sounds like it may be further along than we previously thought. “We have a project we’re really excited about with the Obamas calledExit West, which is based on a tremendous book, a beautifully written novel, heart-wrenching, so that’s another project we have at Netflix,” said Russo, whose AGBO Films produced the streamer’sChris HemsworthmovieExtractioncoming out on Friday....

Jordan Peeleis going onThe Hunt. Amazon Studios has given a series order to theGet Outdirector’s TV series, described as “a vengeance-driven Nazi-hunting series” set in 1970s New York City. The series is getting a 10-episode, straight-to-series order. The Huntis inspired by true-life events and comes from creatorDavid Weil(Moonfall),who will also write the series and serve as an Executive Producer alongside Peele. Sonar Entertainment’sTom Lesinski(Mr. Mercedes) andJenna Santoianni(Mr. Mercedes), and Monkeypaw Productions’Win Rosenfeld(Dark Net)will also executive produce....

Just when Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) thought he had the last laugh in the courtroom,tragedy strikes for the umpteenth timeinDaredevil: Born Again. Picking up from where Netflix’s 2015Daredevilleft off, earlier in the revival, the show quickly establishes that Murdock no longer wants to associate himself with his former Daredevil persona. Although he’s let go of his vigilante days, Murdock continues his pursuit of justice as a full-fledged lawyer through proper, judicial means....

Kathy Hiltonis no stranger to the stress of sitting onThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillscouch and in a recent interview,the businesswoman admitted that reunion days can be overwhelming, even when she’s not at the center of the drama. Hilton joinedRHOBHin Season 11 (2021) as a friend of the housewives, only to return in the same capacity a year later. Though she confirmed her departure in June 2023, Hilton made asurprise appearance during the Season 13 reunionin 2024 and officially resumed her “friend” role for the current Season 14....

Directed byDesiree Akhavanand written byEmily Kaczmarek, the episode of the Hulu anthology seriesMonsterlandentitled “Iron River, MI” follows Lauren (Kelly Marie Tran), a neglected daughter who longs for the life that she sees her best friend Elena living. In the ten years since that friend disappeared, Lauren has grown close to Elena’s mother, is getting married to Elena’s boyfriend and is seemingly living the life of her dreams, until she comes face to face with her past and must decide what’s most important to her....

From series creatorDavid Milchand directorDaniel Minahan,Deadwood: The Moviecontinues the story that first began in the critically acclaimed TV series that debuted 15 years ago. Celebrating South Dakota’s statehood has its own share of problems, when it comes to the inevitable changes that come with progress, and alliances are tested while rivalries are reignited and old friends are reunited. The movie starsIan McShane,Timothy Olyphant,Molly Parker,Paula Malcomson,John Hawkes,Anna Gunn,Dayton Callie,Brad Dourif,Robin Weigert,William Sanderson,Kim DickensandGerald McRaney....

It’s our absolute pleasure to offer you this early look atKipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. Our exclusive clip from the new DreamWorks Animation series coming to Netflix tomorrow, January 14th, doesn’t center on the title character or her band of friends and heroes but rather onDan Stevens' villainous character, the scheming Scarlemagne. To say more than that would be giving too much away and robbing viewers of the experience, but the clip offers a great tease for the tone, style, and off-the-wall antics ofKipo....

Outer BanksstarMadelyn Clinehas said that she has an “existential crisis” every day on the sets ofKnives Out 2.Cline, in an appearance onThe Tonight Show, spoke to hostJimmy Fallonabout the “incredible” time she’s having on the film, working with actors she has looked up to her entire life. Directed byRian Johnson, theKnives Outsequelwrapped a portion of filmingin Greece last month, and the filmmaker wrote ina tweetthat they were “just about halfway through” the shoot....

No matter how you look at it,Matlockis a hit. This is true forboth versions of the legal drama. In the 2024 fall season, the show debuted withKathy Bates(American Horror Story) as the lead and has already done impressive numbers, whichprompted an early renewalfor Season 2. The original series, which starredAndy Griffith(A Face in the Crowd) in the title role, was not only a success but also ran for a whopping nine seasons....