It’s no secret that adapting the animated Nickelodeon showAvatar: The Last Airbenderis a challenge. In 2010,M. Night Shyamalanmade his attempt with a feature-length movie that ended disastrously. The almost universally panned filmhad few redeeming qualities, but the consensus was that something likeThe Last Airbenderwould simply be impossible to adapt in live-action. Fast-forwarding a couple of years,The Last AirbendercreatorsMichael Dante DiMartinoandBryan Konietzkolater released a sequel series on Nickelodeon titledThe Legend of Korra, set 57 years after the events of the original show....

In a year in which the quality of special effects from blockbuster movies – especially superheroes – have been under fire, every movie that favors the use of real locations and practical effects is welcomed with open arms by audiences. Since DC’s track recordhasn’t been the bestlately, it’s a good thing that their new superheroBlue Beetlefavors a more realistic approach whenever possible, as directorÁngel Manuel Sototold Collider. In an interview with our Editor-in-ChiefSteve Weintraub, Soto commented that, in a way, having a limited budget allowed him to get creative with what he was going to do in terms of action sequences....

The period of moving from adolescence into adulthood is easily one of the most formative chapters in a person’s life. No matter what path one takes, the lessons learned during this time shape the adult they’ll become. For some, this journey includes furthering their studies in academia which comes with its own set of excitement, hardships, and rites of passage. In Prime Video’sGen V, the brightest and best up-and-coming superheroes continue their education and training at Godolkin University....

Alan Ritchson, best known for his role as Jack Reacher in the hit seriesReacher, is experiencing continued success with his latest filmOrdinary Angels, which has become a standout hit on Max. The film, which has earned an A+ CinemaScore and an impressive 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, has quickly climbed into Max’s Top 10, demonstrating Ritchson’s growing appeal in Hollywood. Ordinary Angelsis a moving drama that tells the true story of a determined woman who rallies a community to help a little girl in desperate need of a liver transplant....

Saltburnhas surprisingly proven to be one of the most divisive films of the year.Some love it and commendEmerald Fennell’s latest for its art direction, twisty narrative, and the performances at its core. Others, myself included, have found the filmto be style over substance, presenting an undeniably strong aesthetic, but with little else being brought to the table. In a technical sense, there isn’t really anything that you can complain about withSaltburn....

Great news forThe Walking Deadfans: After teasing uslast weekwith a first-look sneak peek ofThe Walking Dead: Dead City, AMC decided to release today a full trailer for the series that follows fan-favorite characters Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Maggie (Lauren Cohan) as they brave New York City in search of Maggie’s son. But Manhattan is, of course, overflowing with zombies. The trailer forThe Walking Dead: Dead Citymakes it absolutely clear that trapping themselves on an island at the height of awalker-dominated worldis by no means a good idea....

Good characters can make or break a movie. When audiences are treated to an interesting, well-written character with complex motivations and compelling flaws, the film will stick in their memories. But if there’s anything worse than a boring character, that would have to be annoying or irritating. Throughout the history of cinema, there have been many movies with characters that viewers can barely tolerate. From the controversial Ruby Rhod fromThe Fifth Elementto the universally despised Jar Jar Binks fromStar Wars, there are many examples that Redditors have been sure to complain about online....

In Hollywood, graphic violence tends to be more acceptable than sex or nudity in films. America’s MPAA slaps erotic films likeShameandShowgirls(both with relatively little violence) with the dreaded X or (more recently)NC-17 rating, while the entireSawfranchise receives a more palatable R despite its gratuitous gore. Butsome horror films mix sex and nudity with violence, creating an entirely different kind of boundary-pushing movie-going experience. Sex scenes in horror films can advance the narrative, aim to titillate audiences or make them uncomfortable, or signify the death of a “rule-breaking” (according toScream) character....

Paramount+ has announced today thatTaylor Sheridan’s new drama series,1923, is coming exclusively to the streaming channel this December. The series is the second spinoff of the beloved neo-WesternYellowstone. Yellowstone follows the story of the Dutton family, the owners of the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States, in Montana. Over four seasons, we’ve followedKevin Costner’sJohn Dutton fight against everyone who threatened to take away his family legacy, withthe fifth season set to premiere next month....

With summer almost over and fall just around the corner, it’s time to refresh your movie watchlist with Netflix’s new titles. Among several classics and popular films across eras, genres, and languages, this September, the streamer brings you a solid lineup of brand-new films from home and abroad. From the international streaming debut of theStudio GhibliclassicGrave of the Firefliesto the critically acclaimed drama filmHis Three Daughters, September has some interesting films to look forward to....

RELATED:‘Bullet Train’ Passes $150 Million at Global Box Office Plenty of films crossed the 10-digit threshold of one billion dollars over the years; not all were Marvel films. While these movies certainly made their money back, how did audiences and critics see the movies? ‘Jurassic World’ (2015) After14 years sinceJurassic ParkIII(2001), fans saw dinosaursroaming the planet with humans again in the 2015 filmJurassic World. InJurassic World,the owners of the new park wanted to ensure that they didn’t repeat the same mistakes their predecessor (Jurassic Park) did....

Netflix recently announced that its award-winning seriesOzarkwill return fora supersized fourth and final seasonon January 21st of next year. It’s been a real roller coaster for the Byrde family and their cohorts, and if you’ve never seen the show, now is the time to start as there’s some catching up to do (and you’ll want to avoid the spoilers below.) However, if you’re caught up and looking for something to scratch that Missouri itch until the show comes back, why not turn toOzarkitself and re-watch a few of the episodes that highlight just how good this show is?...

Well, we only have ourselves to blame for this most recentAdam Sandlernews. The actor has been on the awards circuit over the last few months for his terrific performance inUncut Gems, and was on the shortlist to receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination. During the run-up to the nominations announcement, Sandler went onHoward Sternand jokedthat if he didn’t get an Oscar, he would “come back and do [a movie] again that is so bad on purpose just to make you all pay....