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Netflixhas a habit of making “bad” movies huge hits, and they have built their next entry in the list with a German Sci-Fi mystery thriller that has more holes than a badly made LEGO house. However, a wave of negative reviews and many complaints about a predictable plot have not hindered the film from topping the global movie chart. In the last two decades, there have been several movies that have tapped into the “escape room” phenomenon, and put a small cast in a locked room with some kind of rising jeopardy....

Netflix is setting the macabre mood for our month of petrifying pleasures with their new offeringNo One Gets Out Alive, starring Cristina Rodlo and Marc Menchaca. We see a young woman pursuing the American Dream, snagging a job and a place in her new home of Cleveland, Ohio and is on her way. But the shelter that is meant to keep her safe does anything but. The official synopsis reads, “Ambar (Cristina Rodlo) is embarking on her American Dream after years spent dutifully tending to her terminally ill mother in Mexico....

This all started withThe Guardian’s review. In her three-star review of the newestPredatorentry, writer Catherine Bray noted that while the animation featured in the almost hour-and-a-half film was adequate, there was something dearly missing. According to her,Predator: Killer of Killerslacked a visually rich soul that made other non-live-action movies feel so exciting. She then hypothesized that AI was possibly involved, which was the reason behind the 20th Century Studios/Disney title being too stylistically acceptable....

We have some new, official details regarding the recently confirmedObi-Wan Kenobiseries for Disney+. As had been rumored for some time, Ewan McGregor will indeed be reprising his role as the famed Jedi in a TV show for Disney’s upcoming streaming service. While many details are sure to be kept secretive, as is usually the case withStar Wars, we’ve learned when precisely the show will take place in the overall franchise timeline, and it’s incredibly important, given what itcouldmean....

There’s an end insight for this Droughtlander once again because Starz has finally announced the season 5 premiere date for its time-traveling romance series.Outlanderis set to premiere its fifth season on Sunday, August 14, 2025. At which point, the series will have been off the air for over a year. The premium cable network also announced that the officialOutlanderpanel will take place at New York Comic Con 2019 in The Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, August 09, 2025 at 5:30....

Acclaimed auteur Yorgos Lanthimos and hisOscar-winning muse, Emma Stone, follow upThe Favouritewith a libertine sexual odyssey that’s astonishingly imaginative.Poor Things, adapted from the novel by Alasdair Gray, has a Dr. Frankenstein-esque scientist (Willem Dafoe) creating a young woman as a surrogate daughter of sorts. Her childlike demeanor is corrupted by a debauched lawyer (Mark Ruffalo) who takes her on a globetrotting adventure. What begins as lurid escapades evolves into a thoughtful exploration of human insights....

A unique, 800 word story handwritten byHarry Pottercreator JK Rowling has been stolen from a home in central England. TheHarry Potter prequelwas scribbled out by Rowling on a postcard to raise money for a charity benefitting English Pen, an international association that promotes the freedom to write and read. The prequel sold for about $32,000 in 2008 as a part of the “What’s Your Story?” event at Waterstones (UK and Europe Bookstores)....

Following the cutting of ties between Adult Swim and Justin Roiland, it has been revealed thatRick and Mortywill recast both its title characters. Not only that, but the studio has also promised that the hugely popular series will continue until at least Season 10, as it makesRick and Mortyco-creator Dan Harmon the lone showrunner. “Sources say Rick and Morty is set to continue, with Roiland’s voice roles to be recast. Though Roiland will always be credited as co-creator, fellow co-creator Dan Harmon will now be the lone showrunner....

Robert Downey Jr.made an appearance onThe Howard Stern Showthis week, talking with the SiriusXM host about a variety of topics. They discussed Martin Scorsese’s recent comments about the MCU, along with the fact that Downey declined to lobby for a Best Actor Oscar for his performance inAvengers: Endgame. But perhaps the most shocking revelation of the whole interview came right up front, when RDJ admitted to Howard that he came close to a phsyical altercation in the green room moments before he was set to come on air....

Production began today on Lionsgate’s highly-anticipatedRobin Hood: Origins, with filming taking place in Dubrovnik, Croatia. We already have our first look at starsTaron EgertonandEve Hewsonon set. Filming is expected to last in Dubrovnik until March 6, with over 1,000 extras assembled for the shoot, which recreate The Crusades. There is one photo in particular that has captured the attention of fans, which hasTaron Egerton’s Robin Hood kissingEve Hewson’s Maid Marian....

Aside from being the first theatricalStar Warsspin-off, there are a number of different ways thatRogue One: A Star Wars Storywill be set apart from the seven movies that followed it. The biggest difference is that this will be the first film that won’t follow theLuke Skywalkersaga, telling a much different story set between the events ofRevenge of the SithandA New Hope. This will also be the firstStar Warsmovie that won’t feature a musical score byJohn Williams, withMichael Giacchinotaking over the scoring duties....

Esteemed filmmaker Sam Raimi is not oblivious to the negative reaction most fans seemed to have toSpider-Man 3, and now he’s admitted that it nearly prevented him from ever doing another superhero movie. As it stands now, Raimi made his return to Marvel when he stepped in as the director ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Filming wrapped eariler this year and the movie’s scheduled to drop next March....

Earlier in the year,Donald Trumpwas fired from NBC, and lost his seat as host ofCelebrity Apprentice. He has since hit the campaign trail, hoping to become the next President of the United States. Now, as he prepares to take center stage at Wednesday’s GOP debate on CNN, a newCelebrity Apprenticehost has been found. And it’s former California GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger! Arnold Schwarzeneggerwill become the new chief mentor and executioner on the reality competition series....