Marvel Studios’Black Widowmovieis one step closer to happening, as the film has now set a director.THRreports and we at Collider can confirm that after meeting with over 70 potential filmmakers,Cate Shortlandhas signed on to direct the standalone superhero pic that will starScarlett Johansson. Marvel had no comment. Shortland is an Australian director best known for features likeLoreandBerlin Syndrome, butBlack Widowmarks her biggest project to date by far. Of course that’s pretty much the Marvel way....

AsBoomerangstreams into its second year, the premium video subscription service is revealing some of its new, 2018 offerings for kids, families and animation fans. Launched April 2017 with a renowned animation library of over 5,000 titles including the Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes franchises alongside original series, today the service unveiled multiple new and renewed original series, additional platform partners, and enhanced product features, including a fully translated Spanish experience premiering this Memorial Day Weekend, to expand its overall consumer experience....

That’s all she wrote forCastle Rock, as Hulu has pulled the plug on the horror anthology series based on the works ofStephen Kingafter two seasons. The news comes nearly a year after Season 2 premiered to disappointing ratings, only to be quickly forgotten amid a glut of anthology shows and limited series this year. And that’s the problem right there.Castle Rocknever really had much buzz, which was concerning given how popular King is with genre audiences these days....

Welcome back for a brand new episode of our flagship show, Collider Movie Talk! TodayPerri Nemiroffis joined byJohn RochaandJeff Sneiderto talk about some of the hottest movie news stories of the day. The first topic on today’s line-up is aHollywood Reporter/Morning Consultpoll that’s making the rounds right now. According to that poll, which involved 2,201 adults and was conducted from May 2 to 5, 22% said they’d cancel Netflix if Marvel Studios movies were removed from the service....

Dead End: Paranormal ParkfromHamish Steeleis a new animated series on Netflix about teenagers who land their first jobs at a haunted theme park. The series creator’s graphic novelDeadEndiaserves as source material. It also marks the second time these characters have come to life in animation: Steele madeDead End, a one-off animated short for Frederator’sToo Cool! Cartoonson Cartoon Hangover. The show about teenage malaise and employment is debuting just in time for summer....

Disney+ unveiled the slates for their virtual ComicCon@Home panels, installments devoted toPhineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe(based on the insanely popular Disney Channel animated series), Marvel documentary seriesMarvel 616, and the miniseries remake ofThe Right Stuff, the first National Geographic scripted series on the service (based on the iconic book byTom Wolfe). While the line-up is somewhat disappointing for anyone hoping for someMandalorianseason 2 details or updates on Marvel Studios projects likeThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier,WandaVisionorLoki, it still gives a good sense of what is on the horizon for the most magical streaming service around....

The greatest sports drama in history was told in 2004’sDodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Now, the heroes of that dramatic retelling–the Purple Cobras of Globo Gym–are stepping up to a challenge by the upstarts from Average Joe’s Gymnasium for an all-out, no-holds-barred, winner-donates-all-to-charity game of dodgeball. And because it’s an Omaze campaign, generous donors have a chance at winning a spot on the roster! Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Justin LongandChristine Taylorstar in this new campaign video announcing the event....

Jonathan Goldstein, director of Paramount’s upcomingDungeons & Dragonsmovie, announced to the worldvia Twitterthat filming for the production was underway. The Tweet consists of an up-close shot of the film’s clapper board with theDungeons & Dragonslogo emblazoned along the top. Goldstein and his co-directorJohn Francis Daleyare listed on the board, as well as director of photographyBarry Peterson. The filming date on the lower right corner is June 15, 2025. “The campaign begins....

Created byStephanie Danler, author of the internationally best-selling novel of the same name, the six-episode half-hour Starz seriesSweetbittertells the story of Tess (Ella Purnell), a 22-year-old who arrives in New York City ready to pursue a new life in a new location, and all that has to offer. When she’s hired to train at one of the best restaurants in the city, she quickly learns what it will take to prove herself in the chaotic, adrenaline-fueled world behind the scenes of the food and wine business....

Ninian Doff’s comedyGet Duked!wasn’t really on my radar earlier this year (back when it was calledBoyz in the Wood), but I decided to give it a go, and I’m glad I did. It has the gleeful anarchy I enjoy in films likeHot Fuzz,Attack the Block, andSightseerswhere domestic tranquility is shattered by violence, and that violence is greeted by silly dark comedy. It’s a unique mixture that’s more common to British comedy than it is for the U....

In an era where contactless payments have become the norm, concerns about security are natural. Is tapping your phone really safer than swiping your card? When it comes to Apple Pay, the answer is a strong yes. Apple Pay has emerged as one of the most secure digital wallets available today, combining cutting-edge encryption, biometric verification, and real-time monitoring to protect users from fraud. Let’s take a closer look at why Apple Pay remains one of the most trusted payment platforms in 2025—and what steps you may take to further safeguard your digital wallet....

Apple’s next major upgrade is just around the corner. The iPhone 17 Pro, set to launch in September 2025, will bring significant camera improvements including a48-megapixel Telephoto lens. This marks a big jump from the current 12MP telephoto camera and will likely improve zoom quality and low-light performance. The iPhone 17 Pro will also feature Apple’s customWi-Fi 7 chip, replacing Broadcom’s solutions across all iPhone 17 models.This new connectivity standard promises faster speeds and better performance than the current Wi-Fi 6E....

From directorJon S. Bairdand screenwriterJeff Pope, the biographical dramedyStan & Olliefollows the great comedy team of Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly), as they set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. With their golden era behind them and an uncertain future, the two funnymen quickly reconnect with their adoring fans and the tour becomes a hit, but that doesn’t dissolve the tension between them or cure Oliver’s failing health, leaving the two men wondering just how much they mean to each other....