A new TV spot for Disney’sBeauty and the Beasthas surfaced, offering up a few bits of new footage. While it’s not atonof new-ness, this is certainly of the year’s most anticipated films, so every little bit is noteworthy.Dreamgirls,Kinsey, andThe Twilight Saga: Breaking DawnfilmmakerBill Condondirects this live-action adaptation of the classic story, withEmma WatsonandDan Stevens(Downton Abbey) filling the lead roles of Belle and the Beast. Disney has, surprisingly, solidified a pretty stellar track record when it comes to mining its animated classics for live-action updates....

A story is only as strong as it’s villain. We’ve all heard it before, but there’s a reason for that. It is unequivocally true. An underdeveloped or boring villain can unravel a film’s third act, deflating the climactic moments of all their heft. Pain and pleasure, light and dark, good and evil – a great film has to find the perfect the balance of hero and villain, each as strong and compelling as the other....

First, there was “Jenny from the Block,” then “J-Lo the Fly Girl” onIn Living Color, followed by a long film career beginning in the early 90s. Right out of the shoot in her silver screen career,Jennifer Lopezdelivered many widely seen movies, includingMoney Train,Anaconda, and a relative breakout as Tejano sensation Selena in the eponymously named tragic biopic. During this period, as her star was on the rise, she did some of her best work in a film byOliver Stone, one of the most acclaimed directors of the time, coming off controversial projects likeJFKandNatural Born Killers....

As expected the Marvel Studios panel at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con brought fans huge news regarding theMarvel Cinematic Universe, but more specifically, the darling of the night was the sequel to 2018’sBlack Panther,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, directed byRyan Coogler. With the film’s release coming up fast, premiering on November 11, the attendees in Hall H got an exclusive first look at thebrand-new official trailerfor the sequel, which is an incredibly raw two minutes that show the aftermath ofthe loss of their king, T’Challa, played by the lateChadwick Boseman....

It’s that time of year again, folks. The firstCall of Duty: Infinite Warfaretrailer has landed online, revealing the next installment in the ever-popularCall of Dutyvideo game franchise, and this time the aim appears to be taking gamers to new heights—literally. This trailer starts out pretty traditionally as far asCall of Dutygames go, but then quickly shifts locations tospace, where the bulk of the game is set. There are aerial battles, airlock shenanigans, and even off-planet excursions highlighted in this here trailer, but it remains to be seen which facets previewed are actually playable....

Daniel Dae Kimhas posted a new behind-the-scenes photo that teases his transformation into Lord Ozai for Netflix’sAvatar: The Last Airbender. The upcoming live-action series will adapt Nickelodeon’s beloved animated series of the same name. In the photo, Kim is seen sitting in a chair while a crew member covers his head with plastic film. The presence of plastic film might indicate Kim will use some sort of wig to become Lord Ozai....

One of my favorite shows on television is AMC’sPreacher, which is based onGarth EnnisandSteve Dillon’scomic series and brought to life bySeth Rogen,Evan Goldberg, andSam Catlin.Loaded with crazy characters, graphic violence, sick humor, and really well done action set pieces,Preacherconsistently surprises and it’s like nothing else on TV. If you’re not familiar with the story,Preacherstarted off with an inaugural season that was essentially a prequel to events that happen throughout the violent graphic novel, which revolves around a preacher (Dominic Cooper) who has inherited a power called Genesis (a supernatural entity that has chosen his body as a host and gives him the power to make people do whatever he says)....

Directed byAisling Walsh,Maudietells the story of folk artist Maud Lewis (played with both heartbreaking and heartwarming beauty bySally Hawkins) and the unlikely romance between Maud and hardened reclusive bachelor Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke). With hands crippled from arthritis, Maud’s desire for independence led her to Everett’s doorstep, and even though he’s initially hesitant to hire her to help take care of his house, she soon finds herself going from painting doodles on the walls to working on canvas, and the partnership that the two develop helps turn her into a famous folk artist....

Billed as the largest genre film festival in North America, Montreal’s Fantasia Film Festival has unveiled the second wave lineup for 2018. Top of the list isDaniel Rob’s apocalyptic thrillerDans La Brume(Just a Breath Away), which starsRomain DurisandOlga Kurylenkoas parents who have to save their family when a deadly mist settles in over Paris. The film will open Fantasia Film Festival when it kicks off this July. Other additions of note include the exquisitely titledThe Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot, which hails from producerJohn Saylesand directorRobert Krzykowskiand starsSam Elliot;Satoshi Miki’s (also exquisitely titled)Louder!...

­­Fireworks, the follow-up to producerGenki Kawamura‘s hit anime filmYour Name, is now available on Blu-ray thanks to GKIDS. To celebrate that fact, we got to chat with the film’s co-directorNobuyuki Takeuchi(Spirited Awayanimator) about the process of turning a short TV drama into the anime-styled feature film. It’s part of ourFireworkssuite that also includes aninterview with producer Kawamuraand our previously revealedclipthat teased the stylish film. Fireworkstells a simple story of adolescent longing on the surface, but it’s a telling that taps into deep wells of emotion....

Anna Paquinreturns as Robyn in the recently-released Season 2 trailer for the Amazon Prime original seriesFlack. The first season dove headfirst into Robyn’s high-stakes career as a self-sabotaging publicist — one who is called upon when her clients find themselves in dire (and not so publicly friendly) circumstances. Robyn is sharp and knows how to think on her toes, but can she manage her career as personal drug and sex addictions continue to seep in through the cracks?...

The first images from one of the year’s most anticipated films have arrived.Ford v. Ferrariis the new film fromLoganandWalk the LinefilmmakerJames Mangoldand stars Oscar-winnersChristian BaleandMatt Damonas a pair of historical figures. The story is set against the backdrop of 1966’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France and follows maverick American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) who sets out to build a revolutionary car that would allow Ford to challenge Ferrari, with Bale playing fearless British racer Ken Miles—who gets behind the wheel of the new Ford racing vehicle....

Whether he was a super human alien from Krypton come to save earth or a double agent hellbent on beating upTom Cruise,Henry Cavillhas quite an entertaining career through the last twenty years. While some of his roles exhibit very similar traits, there are a few that stand out as truly amazing performances that show off his range of talent. RELATED:10 Beloved Geek Icons Who Make Being Nerdy Look Cool As Superman/Clark Kent, Cavill is knownas a clean-cut and debonair man who is ready for anything....