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The recent (and final) trailer for this year’s Sony Spider-Man Universe outingVenom: The Last Dancereveals thatMarvel supervillain Knull will make his live-action debut. While it has not been revealed who will play the character whenVenom 3lands in theaters next month, a new rumor has emerged claiming thatThe Walking DeadstarNorman Reeduswill be the one to take on the role of the all-powerful god of the symbiotes. Reedus has been rumored for a role inVenom: The Last Dancefor some time (with Google at one stage even listing him as playing Aunt May of all people), with this latest speculation coming courtesy of X/Twitter user@SoulessCinema....

The second season ofThe Witcheris almost upon us, and as Netflix prepares to release the new episodes the platform is once again putting out some “Witchmas” treats for fans, the first of which arrived today as a clip of a new look at Ciri’s training at Kaer Morhen. The clip, chosen by fans on a social media poll by The Law of Surprise, was shared onThe Witcher’s official Twitter account, and revealed that Ciri is about to take a fair share of beatings in the upcoming return of the Henry Cavill-led fantasy series which returns at the end of the week....

The jury may still be out on whether Dexter Morgan was a tragic hero. The serial killer who kills other bad guys was a huge hit for eight seasons, and audiences vacillated between seeing him as the good guy and the guy who goes just a little too far. He was constantly cleaning up his messes, dealing with other murderers, and attempting to balance a family. However,Dexter’s final seasonthrew normally accepting audiences into an offensive swirl....

Being a screenwriter means that research is key to your work. It’s rare that you can just make something up and have it pass over the heads of the audience. Film goers are smarter than any screenwriter should think they are. Even if they’re writing an over-the-top, end-of-the-world action film, there needs to be some logic to it, and usually that is where the good ol' government comes in to assist with their knowledge of what works on screen and what doesn’t....

Over the weekend, Elon Musk debuted the latest item he’s selling through his Boring Company, a flamethrower, which he claimed would be the perfect weapon for the zombie apocalypse. And since launch, he has sold $3.5 million worth of this bad boy. Fans can pre-order this flamethrower for $500, and for an extra $30, you get a special fire extinguisher as well. This item quickly caught the interest of someone who knows a thing or two about fighting zombies,Walking Deadstar Chandler Riggs....

Netflix has released the trailer forWe Can Be Heroes. Robert Rodriguez is bringing fans back into the beloved world of 2005’sThe Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirlwith the upcoming movie. Rodriguez has been getting hounded by studios to do a sequel toSpy Kids, but he felt thatWe Can Be Heroeswas the way to go. “A lot of families have spent a lot of time together,” says the director when talking about the public health crisis....

Even twenty years later,Titanicfans refuse to forgive director James Cameron for unmercifully killing off Leonardo Di Caprio’s Jack character. They truly believe the death was unnecessary, as there was definitely enough room on that floating door that saved Rose. Now, on the 20th Anniversary of the movie’s release,James Cameronexplains why he had to kill off Jack, giving the definitive answer for fans who refuse to let go. James Cameron’s reasoning doesn’t involve physics....

The titillating franchise that initially made viewers clutch their pearls in 2012 is fizzling out without any of the bang its trailers promised. A wandering plot navigates surface-level character dynamics in search of a higher purpose through the lens of a middle-aged Mike. Unlike the preceding movies, the fragile back of the third installment in the franchise lacks the muscle necessary to deliver the same pathos. The fragmented storyline ofMagic Mike’s Last Dancesuffocates its characters, boxing them into one-dimensionality the heart of the movie seems to be fighting against....

Astalk ofBeetlejuice 2sets the world of pop culture abuzz with excitement,Mars Attacksfans are pondering a possible return of their favorite pulp sci-fi “evil is fun” touting lunatics from Mars. WhileTim Burton’s star-studded film from 1996 delivered a bombastic roller coaster ride of sci-fi comedy, there may be an opportunity to re-imagine the property that allows for the missing horror element ofMars Attacksthat was a staple of the original Topps trading cards, but mostly absent from Burton’s PG-13 movie....

We are still nearly two years away fromThe Flash moviebut that doesn’t mean the filmmakers can’t look ahead to the future. During day 2 of DC FanDome, producer Barbara Muschietti revealed that they are already hoping that they will get to make more movies centered on the Scarlet Speedster in the future. Specifically, she wants to see Barry Allen team up with Wonder Woman. As part of theDC FanDomefestivities, a Q&A with the director Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and star Ezra Miller was released....

A multi-generational look at electronic music, with the added element of crime, all wrapped as a satirical comedy, awaits viewers inNetflix’s offbeat film,Banger.For years,French art director So Me (Bertrand de Langeron) held a backstage pass to the dance scene through life in the studio, parties, and tours. So, what better way for him to lead his first feature film than by tapping into his extensive first-hand knowledge? By developing a fictional DJ character, So Me aimed to share the humorous side of club culture, this time working with actors rather than art....

Kicking things off with a bang at the first day of San Diego Comic-Con was 20th Century Fox’sThe Predator. Director Shane Black showed up with members of the cast to promote the latest installment in the franchise, giving attendees something to be scared about with a better look at the massive genetically modified Upgrade Predator and their crazy hell-hound companions. Black has been hesitant to show too much footage from hisThe Predatorbecause he doesn’t want the whole movie to be spoiled from promotional material before it has a chance to hit theaters....

Lewis Carroll’sAlice’s Adventures in Wonderlandandits 1871 sequelThrough the Looking Glassare two of the most influential works in literature. Since its publication in 1865, Alice’s nonsensical journey down the rabbit hole has captivated audiences and inspired creative minds. There’s just something about following one’s curiosity into an imaginative, faraway land that resonates with people.There are many adaptations of Carroll’s books, such as Disney’s 1951 animated classic and the more recent Tim Burton live-action movies....