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National Treasure Disney+ Series Adds International Treasure Catherine Zeta-Jones Lionsgate By Jeremy Mathai/Feb. 7, 2022 12:23 pm EST Who knows what significant historical artifact or cultural landmark the characters in the new “National Treasure” series will attempt to steal? One thing we do know for sure, however, is which big name has just joined the cast of the new Disney+ show. Today brings the news that Academy Award-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones has added her name to the new series that, sadly, won’t continue the adventures of Nicolas Cage’s gloriously-named Benjamin Franklin Gates....

Reacher Showrunner Nick Santora On Casting Alan Ritchson, Staging Action, And His Favorite Moment [Interview] Prime Video By Vanessa Armstrong/Jan. 31, 2022 12:10 pm EST The streaming TV series “Reacher” — the show based on the popular mystery thriller books by Lee Child — is punching its way onto Prime Video in a few days and promises to give viewers a lot of mystery, a lot of unique fight scenes, and a Jack Reacher who, well, better fills out the role than the movie versions with Tom Cruise....

Scream Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin And Tyler Gillett’s Only Option Is To Keep Taking Risks With The Franchise [Interview] Paramount Pictures By Lex Briscuso/March 1, 2022 12:53 pm EST Taking the reins on a legacy project is, in a word, daunting. There are so many things that could go wrong: casting, script, general lack of respect for the prior installments. We’ve seen it happen time and time again — especially in the horror genre — and we’re used to it....

Shawn Levy Reveals Why Stranger Things Season 4 Is Split Into Two Parts Netflix By Debopriyaa Dutta/June 1, 2022 9:33 am EST “Stranger Things” executive producer Shawn Levy, who also directed two episodes in season 4, Volume 1 (including the brilliant fourth episode, “Dear Billy”) has revealed why the latest season has been split in two. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Levy explained that as all nine episodes of “Stranger Things” season 4 were not ready at the time, they decided to provide a “satisfying breaking point” after episode 7, so that viewers did not have to wait longer for the whole installment:...

Star Wars Bits: Temuera Morrison As Captain Rex? The Book Of Boba Fett, Regal Robot, Hot Toys, And More! Lucasfilm By Adam Frazier/Jan. 14, 2022 1:20 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In this edition of Star Wars Bits: “The Book of Boba Fett” Reviews & Reactions Marvel’s Upcoming “Star Wars” Comics New “Star Wars” Collectibles And More! Temuera Morrison as Captain Rex? Lucasfilm...

The 15 Greatest Film Trilogies Of All Time Ranked Universal Pictures By Liam Gaughan/Feb. 2, 2022 12:09 pm EST In an industry that is increasingly dominated by never-ending franchises and building connected universes, the notion of the great film trilogy has been disappearing. However, many of the greatest film franchises of all time have a proper beginning, middle, and end. One of the most challenging things about ranking cinematic trilogies is that so many that would have been ranked on this list are not included because of new installments removing their eligibility....

The Batman: Biggest Potential Villain Reveals From The Riddler’s Journal Warner Bros. By Jeff Ewing/March 13, 2022 3:59 pm EST Warning: major spoilers ahead for “The Batman.” “The Batman” took over the box office last week, and it appears that the Riddler (Paul Dano) isn’t done with us yet. In the movie, Bruce Wayne and James Gordon’s investigation eventually leads them to a website, rataalada.com, which was a pivotal part of Riddler’s nefarious master plan....

The Behind-The-Scenes Drama That Almost Kept Citizen Kane From Theaters RKO By Valerie Ettenhofer/Jan. 11, 2022 10:02 am EST If there’s one thing I love more than a man who builds his career on very public melodrama, it’s two men who build their careers on very public melodrama. For this reason, the ever-evolving lore around the making of “Citizen Kane” will always be like catnip to me. If you’re reading this, you probably know that Orson Welles’ 1941 drama “Citizen Kane” is widely considered one of the best films in cinematic history, despite recently losing its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score....

The Best TV Shows And Movies Coming To Netflix In June 2022 Netflix By Sandy Schaefer/May 25, 2022 2:12 pm EST With “Stranger Things” season 4 and “Obi-Wan Kenobi” upon us and the widely-praised “Top Gun: Maverick” hitting theaters, summer might as well begin now (even if we’re still more than three weeks away from the official start of the season). But if you’re a vampire like me who tries to avoids the sun or just need a break from playing volleyball with your pals, you can always stay indoors and see what Netflix has to offer....

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2: Everything We Know So Far Netflix By Mike Shutt/June 14, 2022 8:27 pm EST Mickey Haller will be back in the backseat. Netflix’s new show, “The Lincoln Lawyer,” based on the popular book series by Michael Connelly, premiered one month ago, and it has already been renewed for a second season after consistently finding itself in the streaming service’s global top ten since its debut. As we all know, Netflix has been going through some major upheaval over the last couple of months in terms of revenue and crashing stock prices, so when they have a genuine hit on their hands, you better believe they are going to ride the wave of goodwill, hence the all-in mentality with “Squid Game” as well....

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Warner Bros. No “Mad Max” film is bad per se, but there is clearly one that sits at the bottom of the pile. That would be the third entry in the series, 1985’s “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” (no colon in the title). This is a case where the film could essentially be split into two separate halves, and one of them is great. The other? Not so much....

The Menu Teaser: Anya Taylor-Joy And Nicholas Hoult Are Served Gourmet Food With A Dash Of Murder Searchlight Pictures By Debopriyaa Dutta/June 1, 2022 1:29 pm EST A one-of-a-kind culinary experience transforms into an anxiety-fueled nightmare. Such is the premise of Mark Mylod’s “The Menu,” according to a teaser trailer of the upcoming dark comedy film. “The Menu” follows a young couple, Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) and Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) who travel to a secluded island to experience the delicacies of Hawthorne, an exclusive restaurant for the uber-rich, curated by the renowned Chef Slowik (Ralph Fiennes)....

The Morning Watch: Creating The Magic Of WandaVision, Peacemaker Premiere Easter Eggs & More Industrial Light and Magic By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 17, 2022 8:00 am EST (The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.)...

The Morning Watch: White Men Can’t Jump 30th Anniversary Special, Building The World Of Halo & More 20th Century Studios By Ethan Anderton/April 13, 2022 8:00 am EST (The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows....

The Punisher Is Seemingly Getting A New Logo, And The Timing Feels Right Marvel By Ryan Scott/Dec. 21, 2021 12:36 pm EST The comic book-loving community was recently dealt a bit of a big surprise when Marvel Comics announced a new prestige-format “Punisher” series from Jason Aaron (“Avengers”) coming our way next year. The book will evaluate Frank Castle’s past, present, and future, and it looks like that future might (emphasis on might) involve a new logo, opting to move on from the classic skull that has been a part of the character from the very beginning....

The Secrets Behind Zoe Saldaña’s Transformation Into Gamora Disney By Witney Seibold/June 23, 2022 5:23 pm EST Gamora, the superhero character created by Jim Starlin, first appeared in Marvel comics in “Strange Tales” #180 in June of 1975. The last of a species called Zen-Whoberis, Gamora was adopted by the Mad Titan Thanos and raised to be the ultimate fighter and assassin, gaining the nickname of the Most Dangerous Woman in the Universe in the process....

The Six Best (And Worst) Things About The Matrix Resurrections Warner Bros. By Scott Thomas/Dec. 28, 2021 3:52 pm EST Warning: The following article contains spoilers for “The Matrix: Resurrections.” “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare,” the seventh installment of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise, exists outside of the series’ continuity and in a world in which Freddy Krueger is known for being … an iconic movie villain. He plays himself in “New Nightmare” (as does Heather Langenkamp) because the plot concerns New Line Cinema bringing both Freddy and Nancy back, despite both characters being dead and despite both Langenkamp and Englund’s lack of interest....

Toy Story 2 Was The Biggest Time Crunch Pixar Had Ever Faced Pixar By Joshua Meyer/March 22, 2022 5:20 pm EST Any movie that makes it past all the red tape of a major motion picture production and furthermore survives the many cooks in the creative kitchen is a miracle, but Pixar’s “Toy Story 2” was miraculous even by miracle standards. In a previous post, we detailed how the third Pixar film and first sequel (after “Toy Story” and “A Bug’s Life”) was almost lost to the winds of an accidental deletion in the company’s computer system forever....

Uncharted Clip: Tom Holland’s Nathan Drake Turns Bartending Into A Martial Art Sony Pictures By Sandy Schaefer/Feb. 4, 2022 2:18 pm EST As “Spider-Man: No Way Home” continues its record-breaking run at the box office, Sony Pictures is gearing up for the release of another Tom Holland-led tentpole in the form of “Uncharted.” The big screen adaptation of Naughty Dog’s beloved action-adventure video games has been in the works since 2008 and saw many directors come and go before being re-imagined as an origin story film about a young Nathan Drake, as played by Holland....

Why Helen Mirren Didn’t Find International Star Status Until Her 40s By Joshua Meyer/April 12, 2022 8:30 am EST Over the course of a long, illustrious film and television career dating back to the 1960s, Dame Helen Mirren has walked away with numerous accolades. She’s an Academy Award winner (and four-time nominee) with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And she’s the only person to hold the coveted Triple Crown of Acting in both the United States and the United Kingdom, having won an Oscar and BAFTA Film Award for her role in “The Queen,” an Emmy and BAFTA TV Award for her role in “Prime Suspect,” and a Tony and Laurence Olivier Award for her role onstage in “The Audience....