Split Review: M. Night Shyamalan Continues His Comeback

Just a few years ago, some thought filmmakerM. Night Shyamalan’s career might be over. After a string of high-profile critical and commercial flops, likeThe Lady in the Water,The Happening,The Last AirbenderandAfter Earth, the filmmaker returned last year, teaming up with producerJason Blumfor the “smallest” film of his career,The Visit. The film pulled in $65.2 million domestically and $98.4 million worldwide, from just $5 million to produce, eight times the budget of his 1999 smash hitThe Sixth Sense....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Mallory Fuentes

Star Wars' Hayden Christensen Reveals Biggest Influence on His Anakin Skywalker Performance

Star Warsprequels actorHayden Christensenrecently opened up about his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker, and how his younger counterpart informed his own performance. Christensen played Anakin Skywalker inEpisode II: Attack of the ClonesandEpisode III: Revenge of the Sith. But, before Christensen began Anakin’s path to the Dark Side, Jake Lloyd played a much younger version of the character inEpisode I: The Phantom Menace. Speaking at the ‘Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson: A Galactic Reunion’ pannel at FAN EXPO (viaScreenRant), the actor opened up about the level to which Lloyd’s performance informed his own....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Amanda Martinez

Storyboard Artist Shares Hugh Jackman Joke Concept From Deadpool

Deadpoolwas a surprise hit for Fox at its release, which probably hoped to re-stabilize the turbulentX-Menseries. The film was in development hell before the test footage for the film leaked and forced the studio into production. The film starringRyan Reynoldswas critically praised and was a commercial success for the studio. The fans were delighted to see Reynolds in the most authentic iteration of Deadpool, making meta-jokes and breaking the fourth wall, unlike his restricted andpoorly-written role inX-Men Origins: Wolverine....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Brad Morales

The 10 Best Friendships in Disney Animated Movies

Not everyDisneymovie needs romance. Friendship can be just as captivating. Pre-existing friendships or ones born out of unlikely alliances can be the best type. The movies explore the friendships in-depth, showing how they go from enemies to looking at each other as family. Regardless of if these dynamics are born out of circumstance or if they are brought out by a catalyzing event, there are plenty of Disney movies that highlight the joys, highs, lows, and importance of friendship....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1199 words · Dr. Brenda Arnold

The 10 Most Rewatchable Hayao Miyazaki Movies

Hayao Miyazakiis one of the most influential animators and writers of all time. Born in Japan, he has dedicated his life to bring forth wonderful stories to his audiences. He started his career at Toei Animations and went on to later found Studio Ghibli, with his partner, where he produced his own films. The studio is one of the most distinct studios in the world due to its fairytale-like films, that exude imagination, world-building, and originality....

June 10, 2025 · 9 min · 1731 words · Justin English

The 27 Club Trailer Summons a Supernatural Rock 'n Roll Horror Thriller

Cleopatra Entertainment has set a release date for their productionThe 27 Club, asupernatural rock ‘n roll horror-thrillerdirected by Patrick Fogarty and written by Joe Flanders, Fogarty, and Michael Lynn. The film features multi-platinum recording artist/producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee Todd Rundgren in his feature film debut (partially-filmed at a real indie record store - Record Surplus - in Los Angeles) alongside Maddisyn Carter, John Hennigan, Eugene Henderson, Zach Paul Brown, and Gogo Lomo-David....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Stephanie Ray

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Star Teases Zemo's Transformation Since Civil War

Few MCU villains can be said to have won at the end of their movie. But Daniel Brühl’s character Helmut Zemo actually did manage to accomplish his goal inCaptain America: Civil Warwhen he forced the Avengers to break up. Now, Zemo is appearing in a new avatar as Baron Zemo in the upcomingThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In an interview with Empire Magazine, Brühl hinted that the purple mask he is shown to be wearing on the new show is a signal that the character is now a changed man....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Paul Stevenson

The Witcher Season 2 Image Has Henry Cavill Ready for Battle

Henry Cavill is ready for battle once again as Geralt of Rivia in a new image from the upcoming second season of Netflix’sThe Witcher. Wielding his trust sword, his eyes showing the effects of one of his Witcher potions, the image, which comes courtesy of Entertainment Weekly’s fall preview, is sure to have fans of the hugely popular Netflix show excited to return to this epic world of fantasy, horror, and adventure....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Hayden Koch

Why Sam Raimi Originally Said No to Stan Lee Cameo in Spider-Man

Director Sam Raimi admits that he wasn’t originally into the idea of having a Stan Lee cameo inSpider-Man. Raimi ended up helming all three installments of theSpider-Manfranchise, which starred Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. The director got his start in the horror genre, and Lee originally approached him about working together in the early 1990s after Raimi madeDarkman. At that time, Raimi really wanted to make a Thor movie, but the studio was not interested in making comic book movies in 1991....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Stephanie Harris

Wonder Woman Begins Production, Gal Gadot Shares Workout Photo

Back in September, producerDeborah Snyderconfirmed thatproductiononWonder Womanwas set to begin in November, although an exact date was not given. While it still isn’t ultimately clear when principal photography may begin, it seems that it may happen soon, if we’re to believe cryptic tweets from producerGeoff Johns. On Monday, the producer tweeted to directorPatty Jenkins, stating “It’s THE DAY”. And yesterday, he sent out a photo from “Ricksmansworth England,” which is apparently “very very nice....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Matthew Davis

Yellowstone Prequel 1932 Renamed to 1923, Plans to Include Aftermath of World War 1

Yellowstone’slatest prequel is making a change, switching the title from1932to1923,according to reports fromTheWrap. The near-decade change should be significant for the series, which is near the end of World War I (1918), and the beginning of Prohibition (1920). The new logline for the series describes1923as focusing on the Dutton Family’s next two generations as they struggle to survive historic drought, lawlessness and prohibition, and an epidemic of cattle theft; all battled beneath the cloud of Montana’s great depression, which preceded the nation by almost a decade....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Shari Andrews

'Boardwalk Empire's Michael Pitt Arrested for Sexual Assault of Former Girlfriend

Some disturbing news has arrived this morning that alleges formerBoardwalk EmpirestarMichael Pittof some very serious crimes. Should these allegations prove to be true, Pitt is going to find himself in a world of legal trouble that could result in serious consequences. Per The New York Post, court records out of New York City indicate that Pitt was arrested and arraigned at Kings Supreme Court in Brooklyn on May 2 following allegations of sexual abuse against his former girlfriend....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Wendy Cunningham

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Trailer Reveals Paul Giamatti's Villain

TheStar TrekUniverse warped its way into Hall H over the weekend at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with panels set to stun those in attendance. During the presentations,Star Trek: Strange New Worldswas not only represented, but several creatives behind the upcomingStar Trek: Starfleet Academyshowed up to promote the upcomingParamount+series, including stars Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, and Bella Shepard. However, it’s the first teaser trailer (below) that has Trekkies buzzing overPaul Giamatti’s villain, who is the show’s main antagonist, and he appears at the end of the footage whistling a very familiar tune....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Alicia Moore