It’s that time of year again. I’m not talking about the holidays. I’m talking about winter in general. It’s cold. It gets dark far too early. You’re probably feeling tired and sluggish all the time and starting to enter hibernation mode. The winter months can be rough for a lot of people. From seasonal depression to missing the warmth of the sun on your skin, it can be a hard period to get through....
Stephen King’s latest TV seriesThe Institutepremiered recently onMGM+, and so far it seems like it’s yet another winner in the catalog of adaptations from the author’s massive collection.The series has the spiritand style of his previous adaptations, but it differs in one small detail: King doesn’t show up in any way. The author is famous for appearing in cameos in many of his adaptations, but this time around he won’t. Series creator Jack Bender and writer Benjamin Cavell confirm that he’s not set to appear inThe Institute’s last episodes, but it wasn’t for lack of trying....
DreamWorks has firmed up some of their upcoming slate and it is a little surprising, for various reasons.Croods 2is now set for release on June 27, 2025, andSpooky Jackis set for a June 11, 2025, release. Last year, it was reported that the studiocanceled The Croods 2, despite the fact that the movie was a big financial success. For some reason, that has changed and now the sequel is on track for release in a few years....
Romantic comedies that take place at Christmasare undeniable fan favorites, combining two feel-good genres into one wonderful event. Films fromLove, ActuallytoHappiest Seasonhave made their way into the hearts and homes of audiences everywhere thanks to their funny stories, engaging characters, and, of course, that feel-good “happily ever after” finale. 2006’sThe Holidayis perhaps one of the best examples of this trend. The premise is simple — two women wanting a change of scenery decide to switch houses on a whim for two weeks… and of course, hilarity ensues....
Moff Gideon, one of most compelling characters inThe Mandalorian, may not have met his end as previously believed. Despite the character’s dramatic exit in the third season finale,Giancarlo Espositohas recently ignited speculation about Moff Gideon’s potential return to the belovedStar Warsseries. Esposito, known for his captivating portrayals of complex antagonists, brought a unique intensity to the role of Moff Gideon. In the series, his role swiftly rose to prominence, establishing unprecedented standards for villainy in theStar Warssaga....
The Walking Deadhas had a rough few years leading up to the arrival of its long goodbye of a three part, 24 episode finale season. Since the arrival of Negan in the show, with the introduction of Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s villain in season six, the series has struggled to match the peak set by his debut episode. Having become a “soap opera with zombies”, things started to pick up again with the Whisperers story line, and season 11A is certainly setting the pace for the final run to bring back some of what madeThe Walking Deada good show a decade ago....
The combination of two cultural realms, Quentin Tarantino’sKill Billand the enduring legacy of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(TMNT) sparks an aesthetic firework in the comic universe. The melding has bestowed upon fans a visual treat where April O’Neil, a character historically imbibed with both innocence and audacity, steps into the deadly shoes of Uma Thurman’s formidable Bride, also known as Beatrix Kiddo, from theKill Billseries. This transformation is exquisitely captured in a variant cover crafted by artist Sajad Shah, in a special reprint ofTMNT #1from 2012, which fans will have the opportunity to procure exclusively at New York Comic-Con (NYCC) 2023....
There’s a new champion in town. 2017 was a very good year for Vin Diesel, as the movies he was featured in all did big business at the box office. So just how good was it? Somewhat surprisingly,Vin Dieselis the highest-grossing actor at the box office in 2017. He managed to edge out other massive stars like hisFast and Furiousco-star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson andWonder Womanstar Gal Gadot for the top spot this year....
Robert Kirkman’s comic book seriesOblivion Songis getting the big screen treatment. Universal Pictures and Skybound Entertainment have partnered to turn the sci-fi book into a movie. This is just the latest in a string of Hollywood projects based onThe Walking Deadwriter’s creations. According to several new reports, Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment has closed a deal with Universal Pictures to developOblivion Songas a movie. The series, which is written by Kirkman and features art from Lorenzo De Felici, is published by Image Comics and was launched in March of 2018....
We have an exclusive look at the first 10 minutes of the new supernatural drama,Cellphone, starring Whitney Rose Pynn, Malcolm McDowell, and Justin Malik Jackson. In the film, a grieving woman starts seeing disturbing images on her cell phone about her future. If she doesn’t figure them out in time, she may lose her mind, or worse. You can watch the opening of the film in the exclusive video above....
Next season is set to mark a major shift within the broadcast TV world. For the first time in nearly 17 years, there will be no Sheldon Cooper on our screens.Young Sheldon, TV’s top comedy andBig Bang Theoryprequel,is set to endwith its upcoming strike-delayed seventh season. The Big Bang Theoryfranchise has been CBS’s comedy anchor since the 2007-08 TV season. Fittingly, that debut season was also shortened by a writers' strike....
Oppenheimerwas one half of the smashBarbenheimer phenomenonin the US during the summer of 2023. It was one of Christopher Nolan’s most successful releases, creating even more buzz for actor Cillian Murphy. The film was a deep dive into the background of the chief architect of the United States atomic bomb initiative. However, the film has its detractors. These are people who have a different view of events and find things in the movie to be, in some cases, whitewashed and polished....
Harry Potterfans are going to take some convincing over any casting choices for the new HBO TV series based on the novels of J.K. Rowling. With a string of potential names having been thrown into the ring by a recent trawl of the internet’s rumor mill, fans have been reacting to the list, which includes the suggestion thatMark Strongis one of the actors being eyed for the role of Albus Dumbledore, andBrett Goldsteinis wanted to play Hagrid....
