It’s rare these days to spyAndy Serkison a movie set when he’snotin a motion-capture suit and/or performance-capture rig. His most famous roles in recent years have been the mysterious and powerful Supreme Leader Snoke in the recentStar Warsfilms, the impressive leader Caesar in thePlanet of the Apesfilm series, and, of course, as Gollum inThe Hobbit/The Lord of the Ringsfilms. The last time a sizable audience got to see Serkis in his own skin was back in 2015’sAvengers: Age of Ultronas the villainous Ulysses Klaue, a....

The highly secretive sequelBlade Runner 2049has finally been released in theaters, and the most important question needs answering: what are the film’s Oscar chances? Okay somaybeawards notices aren’t really all that important—Iguesswe could just talk about the film’s artistic merits and thematic weight and brilliant performances. But we’ve already done that. A few times. And this isOscar Beat, so enough with the pretense—isRoger Deakinsfinally gonna win that Academy Award? Maybe! As Collider’s resident Oscar expert I’ve been covering the awards race incredibly closely for a few years now, and 2017 marks a really weird year....

No matter what career you find yourself in, burnout is almost inevitable. It’s easy (especially when you love your job) to take on too much at once and become overwhelmed by the amount of work piling up in front of you. According toThe Wrap, who spoke with sources close to both A24 and television’sBryan Fuller, burnout is precisely what drowned the pair’s Peacock series. While the revered studio is still attempting to push forward and reimagine the project with a new showrunner at the helm,Fuller is officially no longer on board, having jumped off the canoe back in May....

Aside from being one of the biggest musical acts of this generation,Chappell Roanis also known for pulling no punches when it comes to her beliefs and opinions. From her political stance and comments about parenthood to educating her fans on boundaries, it’s clear that she never sugarcoats what she has to say in order to avoid rubbing people the wrong way. Every time the “Pink Pony Club” singer opens her mouth, controversies always seem to follow — backlash is practically her nickname at this point....

In the aftermath ofAvengers: Endgame, many of theMarvel Cinematic Universewere given the opportunity to take risks on more creative projects. Playing a single role for over a decade can become draining, and many of these actors were able to use their clout to appear in smaller films that would not have received as much attention otherwise.Robert Downey Jr.earned an Academy Award for his performance inOppenheimer,Scarlett Johanssondid heartbreaking work inMarriage Story, andMark Ruffalowas allowed to get very weird inPoor Things....

From writer/directorBob Nelson,The Confirmationfollows Walt (Clive Owen), a down-on-his luck carpenter who’s tasked with entertaining his eight-year-old son Anthony (Jaeden Lieberher) while Anthony’s mom (Maria Bello) and her new husband (Matthew Modine) are away. But when Walt’s prized toolbox is stolen, a previously quiet and uneventful father-and-son weekend turns into an adventure of a lifetime, as the two go on a search for the thief responsible and find some common ground through their family connection....

Over the past few years, Disney’s Consumer Products division (now Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) has secured a number of truly killer partnerships, whether it is Coach or Mondo or Levi’s, each one of these deals brings fresh energy to the Disney brand and makes sure that collectors of all kinds (and all income brackets) can take home a unique piece of the magic. The latest in this line of terribly exciting partnerships is with Super7, the San Francisco-based pop culture design house and producer of toys and collectibles....

Edgar Wrighthas a signature filmmaking style like no other director working today. While it’s easy to consider all his films to be parodies of popular genres, the British filmmaker is quite thoughtful in how he constructs his stories and sense of humor. Each of Wright’s films may borrow from beloved classics, but that doesn’t mean they’re ripoffs. The director has a singular talent to imbue them with his trademark style, a kinetic and hectic approach full of biting and irresistible humor....

For all the talk of low estimates and projections, there’s simply no getting around the fact thatJustice League,Zack Snyder’s latest DC project, will take this weekend at the box office. As of last night, the blockbuster had brought in $38.8 million, accounting for Thursday-night preview screenings as well. That’s slightly more than whatWonder Womanhad brought in by the end of Friday back in June ($38.2 million) and some $29 million more than this weekend’s other major new release,Wonder, which brought in $9....

Born in Cleveland, Ohio,Kath Souciebegan her acting career on stage in New York City before transitioning to television. However, she felt restricted by on-camera acting, so she took a chance voicing some background characters in the animated showRambo: The Force of Freedom.This would prove to be the beginning of a prolific career that would see her rise to one of the most well-known and highest-paid voice actorsof the ’80s and ’90s....

Quick Links The Chosenis probably the pinnacle of faith-based television. Showcasing the life of Jesus, the historical drama is a character-driven series that portrays Jesus in a new light compared to previous retellings of the biblical narrative. Many around the world can enjoy the series for its strong story and characters, even if they’re not the target audience for a “faith-based” series. Season 4 of the indie series is set to air twice a week this month, and we’ve broken down when and where you can watch the show....

Elemental powers andStephen Kingmake the perfect cocktail for a sci-fi horror film. Long before Blumhouse Productions started work on the 2022 remake, the originalFirestarterfrom 1984 set the stage for Charlie McGee’s story. Four years after Stephen King’s novel of the same name hit bookshelves in 1980,Firestarterwas released in theaters. The film was directed byMark L. Lester, who also directedCommandoandClass of 1984. The film follows Andrew McGee and his girlfriend, Vicky, as they undergo a scientific experiment as college students....

Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) has had some of the most harrowing, magical adventures anyone could imagine. In one of his lesson plans, however, he insists that archeology is the study of facts and not the abstract idea of truth that philosophers endlessly ponder over. He’s so adamant about facts being the only knowledge worth having that he will deny the reality of any supernatural event he’s researched as well as many of the indisputable paranormal events he’s seen with his own eyes....