First Look at 'Challengers' Star's Vietnam War Heist Movie Revealed

Heists and war movies are two of the most popular genres in cinema history. So, what happens when you mix them together, and throw inChallengersstar Josh O’Connor for good measure? You getThe Mastermind, the new movie directed by Kelly Reichardt (First Cow). The film is set to make its debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (which takes place from May 13 to 24), and the first look at the Vietnam War heist film has just been released....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Christopher Petersen

First Look at Game of Thrones Season 7 Dragons & More

With less than two months left untilGame of Thrones Season 7debuts on July 16, HBO has unveiled seven new photos, which showcase how massive at least one of Daenerys Targaryen’s (Emilia Clarke) dragons have become. Director Matt Shakman previously confirmed that Dany’s dragons will be the size of 747 jets, and that Drogon is the largest of this fire-breathing trio. This new photo shows one of these dragons, and while it isn’t specified which dragon is in the photo, it’s clear these dragons are bigger than ever, especially since you can just barely see Daenerys riding atop this fire-breathing beast....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Joanne Chang

Hayden Christensen Defends Revenge of the Sith's Worst Line

TheStar Warsprequels have long been regarded as controversial, butEpisode III - Revenge of the Sithrarely receives the same criticism as the other films, likely due to the harrowing emotional journey it depicts, which culminates in one of the most epic lightsaber battles of all time. For some fans, however, Obi-Wan’s offhand remark about “having the high ground” distracted from what was otherwise an agonizing confrontation between two former best friends — butHayden Christensenjust offered a perfect explanation for the infamous line, adding yet another gut-wrenching layer to the iconic Mustafar duel....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Austin Gutierrez

High School Musical Series Cast Revealed for Disney+

Production is underway in Salt Lake City, Utah, on the highly anticipated, innovative and re-invented High School Musical: The Musical: The Series for Disney+, The Walt Disney Company’s upcoming streaming service. The series is developed and executive produced by Tim Federle (Ferdinand), alongside showrunner and executive producer Oliver Goldstick (Pretty Little Liars,Ugly Betty). Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush (the originalHigh School Musicaltrilogy) are also executive producers. Sundance Film Festival-nominated film, television and music video director Tamra Davis (Empire,Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) is directing the first three episodes....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · James Briggs

How Romance Films Can Make a Return to Popularity

Among film genres,romancemovies have become re-watchable classics for both casual viewers and more committed audiences. Movies that revolve around love come in all kinds of forms and varieties. Some are interpreted from beloved books, and others are built upon original screenplays, but each one has its manner of touching viewers. Lots of these successful films succeed as single stories, and others become epic journeys that film fanatics revisit with each new chapter within the series....

June 20, 2025 · 11 min · 2197 words · Patrick Johnson

James Bond Fans Want Pierce Brosnan To Return as Aged 007 for Amazon Reboot

Something always thought impossible has happened as long-timeJames Bondproducers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilsonrelinquished creative control of 007 to Amazon. Now that this has happened (and we’ve all had time to react), fans of the franchise have taken to social media to reveal what spin-off projects they would most like to see. And bringing back a former star as an aged version of the iconic spy is currently sitting at the top of the list....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Jeffrey Farmer

Jason Statham's 'Crank' Sequel Is Better than the First One

While the age-old adage “less is more” is sound filmmaking advice, the opposite applies to Jason Statham’s relentless action movies. A case in point isCrank 2: High Voltage, a balls-to-the-wall action sequel that goes so far over the top that it dwarfs the absurdity of the original to leave a big, fat grin etched on the faces ofhardcore Statham fanatics. Critics were also impressed, givingCrank 2slightly better reviews than its predecessor....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Tamara Gonzalez

Knives Out: Is Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc the New James Bond?

Who will be the nextJames Bond? Ever SinceDaniel Craig left the role, it’s been the question on everyone’s lips. Whilefans cast the next 007, they are looking for an essence, a je ne sais quoi, in each of the actors they choose. Bond has to be intimidating yet charming; strong but smooth; professional but able to crack a joke at the right moment. Daniel Craig seemed perfect for the role when he brought charisma to the character that now seems difficult to match....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Charles Mckenzie

Mark Hamill Trolls Fans with a Peek at His Personal Star Wars 9 Trailer

Star Wars 9is coming this Christmas. We’re only 10 months out from seeing the return of Rey, Finn and Poe on the big screen. But we still don’t have a trailer or even a title. It appears that many people have been pestering Mark Hamill for news on the first footage drop. As he’s an active social media prankster, he decided to tease his fans with a sneak peek at his own personalStar Wars 9trailer, and it proves he’s pretty good at dad jokes....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Roy Fitzgerald

Marvel's 'What If...?' Director Reveals Scrapped Plans for MCU Characters

There are just three episodes left in the third and final season ofWhat If…?, the animated MCU series that explores alternate timelines in the multiverse, and ahead of the finale, directorBryan Andrewsis revealingwhich characters he really would have liked to tackle, but never got the chance to. Debuting in 2021,What If…?was an instant hit when it premiered onDisney+as the first series produced by Marvel Studios Animation, earning a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes of 89% from critics and 92% from fans....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Stacey Thomas

Marvel's What If...? First Look at Peggy Carter, Almost Entire MCU Cast Returns

Marvel’s What If…?series is going to feature the voices of a lot of original Marvel Cinematic Universe cast members. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige announced the show back at Comic-Con last month and explained that it would be unlike anything we’ve seen thus far. He appeared at theD23 Expoto say the same thing while introducing Hayley Atwell to the enthusiastic crowd. Atwell is reprising her role as Peggy Carter in an episode where she takes the Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Erin Charles

Memorial to Harry Potter's Dobby the Elf Will Not Be Removed After Review

The death ofDobby the House Elfwas a pivotal moment inHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Like many iconic movie moments, the filming location for the scene has become something of a shrine toHarry Potterfans. A real-life memorial on Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, recently was under threat when too many people started to visit the site and was put under review. However, that review has now concluded that the memorial can stay in place, with a simple caveat for fans not to leave items at the location....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Nicole Roach

Mindhunter Season 3 Talks Are Happening with David Fincher at Netflix

Mindhunterseason 3 is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Created by Joe Penhall and executive produced byDavid Fincher, the popular crime drama series debuted with its first season on Netflix in 2017. The series found even greater fame when its second season premiered in 2019, and there are a lot of people hoping to see the show come back to the streamer for more new episodes. In January 2020, things were looking bad for the show afterNetflixreleased series' leads Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, and Anna Torv from their contracts....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Barbara Daniels