Punk rock traces its early roots to the garage rock bands of the late ’50s and ’60s, which precursed the movement in attitude and philosophy, though not fully developing the sound and label of “punk” until the late ’70s. While some would argue the Detroit band The Stooges were the first punk band, others would say that the movement hadn’t coalesced until an English band called The Sex Pistols released their legendary album,Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols....

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with ABC and Amazon Fire TV, will launch an exclusive fan experience celebrating the 96thOscars®. Museum attendees, film fans, locals, and visitors are invited to experience this exclusive, fan photo-op installation free to the public. Guests will encounteran installation of life-size Oscar® statueson display soaring atop an elevated platform. They will also be invited to pose for a shareable video of their “big Hollywood moment” captured by a wide-lens camera....

There is no doubt thatHarry Potteris one of the most beloved andhighest-grossing movie franchises of all time. Based on the novels of the same name, these fantasy/adventure epics have developed some of the most iconic heroes and villains in film. From Harry Potter himself to Lord Voldemort, even twenty years after the initial release ofHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, these are characters we are still referencing today. Updated: August 2022: To keep this article fresh and relevant by adding more information and entries, this article has been updated by Stephen Rosenberg....

One of the genres where HBO succeeds the most is documentaries. The cable channel is well known for producing many of the most well-researched, thought-provoking, award-winning documentaries. HBO andHBO Max’s documentaries are not just compelling, they are also culturally relevant to the times we live in. The fact is, if you come across a documentary with the HBO Documentary Films banner, you know you’re in for a good time. Let’s take a look at a handful of the best HBO documentaries the channel has ever made, all available for streaming on HBO Max....

Heading into the weekend,The Falcon and the Winter Soldierdelivered one of the most stunning opening sequences ever in its penultimate season one episode; giving theCivil Warvibes all over. The trio, Sam, Bucky, and Walker, fighting over that shield finally made us understand why it is so significant. It may have different meanings for different people, but it sure isn’t to be put in some museum as a memorial piece. The legacy of Captain America, within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is way beyond a single person....

Sierra Six (played by Ryan Gosling) will soon be back in yet another global mission as the streaming giant Netflix has greenlit an entire franchise based on the record-breaking success ofThe Gray Man. The film — one of themost expensive Netflix original moviesever made — debuted at number one in 93 countries within the first week of its streaming release, ultimately clocking in a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 91%....

Lucasfilm has released a new trailer forStar Wars: The High Republic. The latest look at the upcoming story event shows just how massive it will be when all is said and done. The stories all take place centuries beforeThe Phantom Menaceand the start of the Skywalker Saga, which means we will be introduced to brand-new characters with all new stories. As for the stories, they will be told through a variety of different ways, including books, comic books, and more....

A year after it was canceled by ABC, Tim Allen’sLast Man Standinghas officially been picked up by Fox for its 7th Season. Tim Allen hinted thatthe hit show could be coming backthis week on social media, which ramped up the excitement considerably. The news comes after Fox canceledBrooklyn Nine-NineandThe Last Man on Earth, angering the many fans of those shows. However, it looks likeBrooklyn Nine-Ninecould be making a return on NBC, if all goes as planned....

Ever wonder howLord of the Ringswas created? Where exactly did the idea for Middle-Earth come from? A new biopic explores the life and times behind the man that brought this iconic fantasy world to life. Today, we have the first trailer forTolkien, which promises to be a nice companion piece to Peter Jackson’sLord of the RingsandThe Hobbittrilogies. Tolkienexplores the formative years of the orphaned authorJ.R.R. Tolkienas he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school....

It seemsWandaVisionhas at least one major surprise in store for Marvel fans. According to Elizabeth Olsen, who headlines the series as Wanda Maximoff, aka Scarlet Witch, the series will feature a major cameo. As one might expect, the actress was not willing to divulge any details at this time, as to maintain the surprise and not upset the Disney/Marvel overlords. So that leaves us with the burning question of, who is it?...

The Åre Murdersis a chilly Swedish police procedural new to Netflix in February 2025. The five-part crime series concerns Hanna Ahlander (Carla Sehn), a disgraced Stockholm detective under investigation for workplace indiscretion. During her absence, Hanna travels to Åre, a tourist ski vacation spot where a young girl suddenly goes missing. Pressed back into action to find the girl and a potential murderer, the show has plenty of knots to untangle....

The last decade has seen theStar Warsfranchise more active and ubiquitous in media than ever before. In addition to the Disney-produced sequel trilogy, numerous TV shows, includingThe Mandalorian,Obi-Wan Kenobi,The Acolyte, andAndor, have been released on streaming platforms — not to mention all the video games. But, despite this proliferation ofStar Warsmedia, none of them have managed to come even remotely close to the 45-year-old masterpiece whose success made all this newStar Warscontent possible in the first place:The Empire Strikes Back(1980)....

The Lego MovieproducerRoy Leehas a dream project sitting in his back pocket, and he thinks it would be the ultimate video game movie. Using his previous animated adventure as inspiration, he wants to unite all of Nintendo’s characters in one epic movie. The Vertigo Entertainment president recently spoke out at DICE 2016’s “Franchise Fever: Pursuing Ideas and Big Audiences” panel. And it was here that he revealed his ultimate goal. Only problem is, he does not own the rights to any Nintendo character at this time....