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Morfydd Clarkis the star of Amazon’s latest series,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. She takes over the role of Galadriel, a part previously held by Cate Blanchett in the original trilogy by Peter Jackson. The series, with three episodes available now on Prime Video, is set to be one of the costliest and most expansive shows ever put into production. Yet, despite the high budget and connection to one of the most beloved franchises in the world, Clark says she had no idea what she was auditioning for when she first arrived for her reading....

It’s finally here- the much-awaitedMortal Kombat trailerfor the live-action reboot. From Sub-Zero mercilessly ripping off a man’s arms to Scorpion easily dispatching a couple of Chinese assassins, there is a lot to unpack. The trailer will raise a lot of eyebrows, especially of the videogame enthusiasts as there are indeed aspects where the film will stray away from its roots. But it does stick to its origin in many ways as explained by the film’s director Simon McQuoid....

Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this phenomenal Friday? The 1994 classic comedyDumb and Dumbergets reimagined as a romantic drama, a new video breaks down the problems with modern movie trailers and a comprehensive video charts the evolution of movie and TV robots. But wait, there’s more!...

Universal Pictures announced today it will re-releaseThe Fast and the Furiousin a limited nationwide theatrical run on Wednesday, June 22, to commemorate the film’s 15th anniversary.The Fast and the Furiouswas released on the same day in summer 2001, igniting one of the most popular globalfilm franchisesever, which has seen its seven films turn into a $3.9 billion box-office phenomenon. Advance tickets, available atFandango, go on sale today, and fans can also check out the new 15th Anniversary trailer for this original classic....

Acting iconPatrick Stewartis delighted to eat his words about hisStar Trek: Nemesisco-star,Tom Hardy. Twenty-one years ago when the fourth and finalStar Trek: The Next Generationfeature film hit theaters, Hardy was a virtual unknown in Hollywood. And Stewart didn’t think too highly of his young colleague’s acting abilities or attitude. Stewart said in an excerpt from his new memoirMaking It So(perInsider): On the evening Tom wrapped his role, he characteristically left without ceremony or niceties, simply walking out of the door....

A little over a year ago, it was announced thatPierce Brosnanwould be starring as an aging werewolf hunter in the filmWolfland. Described as an “epic odyssey” with Brosnan’s son Sean behind the camera, there’s been little news on the project since then, and now we know the unfortunate reason why. Speaking with MovieWeb’s ownGeorge Edelmanabout his upcoming Western,The Unholy Trinity, the subject ofWolflandcame up. Word came in 2024 that Brosnan was set to lead the project as Devlin, a former werewolf hunter who helps a young teenager....

Director Sofia Coppola creates a fascinating, oftentimes surreal dreamscape withPriscillain which moments from Priscilla Presley’s early life float in and fade away. Some of them are detailed, others brief. Collectively, these scenes are significant and paint a fascinating and compelling portrait of Presley’s life with Elvis from the intimate interior of her experiences. There’s Elvis the famous performer — King of Rock and all that flash. Then there’s Elvis the man....

Some luckyStar Warsfans were able to get their hands onThe Last Jedinovelization ahead of its March 6th release date and there’s a lot going on in it that did not get fleshed out on the big screen. We’ve learned that we’ll get to read about Han Solo’s funeral and hints of Luke Skywalker’s life had he not followed the Jedi path, but now the book is hinting that a Kylo Ren and Rey relationship is a piece of officialStar Wars canon....

Romance movies can serve as real-world reminders to both faithful fans who can’t get enoughof unrequited love, and skeptical and critical viewers who findromance movies cheesy. Despite some romance movies that end with both co-stars falling madly in love with one another, there are additionally those needle-in-a-haystack films where heartbreak, ghosting, and serial cheaters mirror real-world scenarios. Dating is difficult in this day and age, enough toput you off love forever, and anyone who questions this rational fact, may indeed be one of “wrong people” this piece centers around....

After declining box office results, Lionsgate made the rather shocking decision last summer to release their finalDivergentfilm as a TV movie, which will then lead into a spinoffDivergent TV series. The studio hasn’t made any other official announcements about this project since then, with the movie originally slated to hit theaters on July 9, but over the past few months, it’s become clear that starShailene Woodleywas not happy with this drastic switch....

Shazam!made more money than fellow DC movieAquamanduring its preview screenings. This bodes well for the project when it finally hits theaters next week. The superhero adventure is the last from the 2014 DCEU project announcement and many feared that it wouldn’t see the light of day, especially sinceThe Flashstill hasn’t even started production. However, everything was good to go as soon as David F. Sandberg stepped on board in 2017....

Last month, images from an upcomingRogue One: A Star Wars Storybook leaked online. And while they provided some awesome artwork, they also confirmed what we all assumed anyway. That iconic villain Darth Vader was returning to the big screen. In his glory days, no less. And why wouldn’t he? This firstStar Warsspinoff takes place leading up to the events of the 1977 originalA New Hope, and ends just seconds before that classic adventure begins....

Superman is officially moving on from, “Truth, Justice and the American Way.” The iconic motto is getting an official update for the first time in decades, according to an announcement from Jim Lee, Chief Creative Officer and Publisher at DC, during theDC FanDomeevent on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. The updated “mission statement” for the Man of Steel is now, “Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow.” According to Lee, the iconic motto ofSupermanis “evolving” from the well-known mantra to represent changing values in an increasingly global society....