Netflixhasn’t had any trouble acquiring prestigious titles for its massive streaming library. The company has always kept a close eye on the film festival circuit, acquiring and supporting indie darlings that could receive a big award push in the future. Even the heads of well-known distribution companies, like Neon, havecommented on Netflix’s abilityto swipe films from under them; Richard Linklater’sHit Manbeing one recent example. With acclaimed filmmakerGuillermo del Torosigning a multi-year deal with Netflix in 2020, it comes as no surprise that the streaming service revived his dormantFrankensteinproject....

When the officialComic-Conschedule was announced a few weeks ago, one of the highlights of the Thursday programs was Marvel and Netflix’sLuke Cagepanel. Since only the cast and producers forLuke Cagewere announced, many fans were quite surprised whenIron FiststarFinn Jonesmade a surprise video appearance in Ballroom 20, before presenting the first trailer for the long-awaited series. Marvel and Netflix still haven’t revealed when the show will premiere, but they also released a new poster, which teases that the show will in fact debut sometime in 2017....

We are very near to the release of the fifthTransformersmovie in ten years. All of which have been directed by Michael Bay. And all of which have made tons of money at the box office. So don’t expect Paramount to close that door anytime soon. In fact, they are just getting started. There aresequels, spin-offs and everything in betweenin the works over the coming years. So, what’s next? It hasn’t been firmed up yet, but we could be looking at aTransformers Prequelset in ancient Rome sometime in the next couple of years....

One of the few times the DCEU managed to score a decisive victory over the MCU was in terms of representation, when Patty Jenkins became the first female filmmaker to make a big-budget superhero movie for the DCEU, 2017’sWonder Woman. But despite Jenkins' work on that movie being hailed as ground-breaking for female directors, she revealed in an interview with Marc Maron that initially, Warner Bros. only hired her in the position of a “token female” while other men did all the real work behind the scenes....

The recent news that upcoming Pixar flick,Luca, would followSoulbefore it and be released straight to Disney+ has reportedly left those working at the beloved animation studio feeling demoralized. It was recently revealed thatLuca, which was originally set to be theatrically released in the United States on August 08, 2025, would skip theaters entirely and would instead be made available to stream on Disney+. And not even Disney+’s new Premier Access....

TheReady Player Twofirst reactions are in. Ernest Cline released the long-awaited sequel to his 2011 novel earlier this week, and fans are devouring it as they hunt for their own Easter Eggs. However, is the book good enough to warrantReady Player Twoon the big screen? As is the case with all reviews, some readers will agree and some will disagree, but the general consensus seems to be that Cline made a few missteps this time around....

While the previousResident Evilmovie series from director Paul W.S. Anderson seemed to go on forever, we could be looking at a one-and-done deal forResident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Filmmaker Johannes Roberts came into the reboot as a big fan of the original video games and sought to restart the series from scratch with a new take that better embracesResident Evil’s horror roots. The result is a movie that’s much more familiar to fans of the video games, which includes characters like Avan Jogia’s Leon Kennedy stepping into the spotlight....

Just hours after theworld premierein Los Angeles last night, LucasFilm has released two new clips fromRogue One: A Star Wars Story, as we inch closer and closer to the December 16 release date. The first clip features the rescue of Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), who is being held captive by a few Stormtroopers before Captain Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) comes in to save her. Jyn doesn’t exactly show much gratitude for this rescue, though, taking out all of Andor’s soldiers and trying to escape, before she’s stopped by the droid K-2SO....

There are times when a franchise can get a little out of control and need someone to keep things in order – to the best of their abilities. It seems that Marvel Studios are no exception, and with a host of directors, writers and now universes to contend with, it is not surprising that the company employ someone solely to keep track of theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s ever-expanding timeline. According toShe-Hulk: Attorney at LawwriterJessica Gao, this person was their go-to reference to check that everything stacked up in the larger Marvel narrative....

Saturday Night Live, or more colloquially known asSNL, is a long-runningcomedy sketch showthat has been on air since 1975. The show features an ensemble cast of comedic regulars, musical acts and guest hosts. It always covers pop-culture zeitgeist and many of the show’s sketches often go viral, especially when they revolve around a certain U.S. President.SNLhas become a staple in many people’s lives, with viewers looking forward to the musical performers and new guest hosts each week....

Southpawhas several flaws, but is ultimately a captivating experience. The powerhouse performance of starJake Gyllenhaallifts the film to a raw, emotional high. The actor vanishes like a chameleon in this role. It’s stunning to see the lanky sociopath from last year’s brilliantNightcrawler, transformed into the chiseled and wounded bruiser ofSouthpaw. He is arguably the finest lead actor in Hollywood today. DirectorAntoine Fuquatakes a somewhat predictable story to a different level by putting the focus solidly onGyllenhaal....

Sony kicked off itsCinemaConpresentation with a ‘silent sizzle reel’ as technical ‘difficulties’ stole a bit of their thunder in the early moments of this epic event. Chairman Tom Rothman took the stage quickly after and quipped comfortably to reclaim his control of the audience, setting the pace for Sony’s preview night. Among his one-liners was that he wished the ‘voice of God’ had told him not to makeSpeed 2: Cruise Control!...

Only a few months after its DVD and Blu-Ray release,Star Wars: The Last Jediis headed to Netflix.The Last Jediwill join the otherStar WarsmovieRogue One: A Star Wars Storyon the popular streaming service late next month, presumably as part of Disney’s contract with Netflix. HavingStar Wars: The Last JedionNetflixmay actually help to redeem the controversialStar Warssequel. Despite having phenomenal reviews from critics, manyStar Warsfans were disappointed with the movie, leading to quite a bit of negativity about it arriving on social media....