Everything has been coming upLAIKAlately, and it’s about to get even better. Right now, the studio is enjoying abig payday at the box office with the re-release ofCoralinefor its 15th anniversary, and today, news broke that a live-action feature is on the way. It’s the first day of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), so what better time to share the announcement that Oscar-nominated screenwriter,Jon Spaihts, will be celebrating his directorial debut with the yet-to-be named project?...

Netflix has set a release date for Season 2 ofHuman Resources, itscritically acclaimedanimated spinoff ofBig Mouth. To celebrate the occasion, the streamer has also gifted fans with a metalinguistic teaser trailer in which the creatures ofHuman Resourcesdiscuss some of the upcoming season’s guest stars. In the teaser trailer, Maury the Hormone Monster (voiced byNick Kroll) and hisHuman Resources colleaguesopenly discuss the release of Season 2 of their show on Netflix. They also share their excitement about the possibility ofHugh Jackmanreturning as a recurring character....

Last year, whenDwayne Johnsonreturned to WWE, fans were intrigued. Would he finally come back to face his cousinRoman Reignsafter months of teasing? Well, that’s what it looked like, and fans were happy until it became clear that The Rock’s plans would interfere with fan favouriteCody Rhodes’quest to claim theWWEtitle and “finish his story”. The Rock shunted Rhodes out of the main event picture to face Rhodes, flexing his muscle as a director of TKO, the parent company of WWE and UFC....

For those watchingReacherSeason 3, it’s pretty hard not to be immediately captivated bySonya Cassidy’s performance as DEA Agent Susan Duffy. From the moment she enters the frame, she exudes the no-nonsense, tough-as-nails energy that defines a greatReachercharacter—sharp, unrelenting, and not afraid to get her hands dirty. Just the kind of back-up a giant slab of beef needs when he’s working undercover in a criminal enterprise. ForReacherauthorLee Child, seeing Cassidy bring Susan Duffy to life was a surreal experience....

Fingers crossed,Jac Schaefferis a name we’ll be hearing a lot more about in the years to come. Most recently, the writer, producer, and director was the creative force behind Marvel Studios' Emmy-winning Disney+ seriesWandaVision, which introduced viewers to the covenless witch Agatha Harkness, played deliciously byKathryn Hahn. The series rocked the Marvel Cinematic Universe, expanding on witches within the MCU, and gave Schaeffer an opening for yet another self-contained series,Agatha All Along, that both stands on its own and complements the larger narrative....

It is a rare thing for a sequel to surpass its predecessor, especially when that original work is already a strong one on its own. Too often, in the hopes of recapturing the magic of what came before, filmmakers can play it safe by drawing from what was already done before without exploring much of anything new.That is, unless your name isTim Burtonand you’re making a sequel to the original 1989Batmanfilm....

Sony has wasted no time in bringing a big name into the fold to spearhead theirambitious adaptation ofGod of Warfor television,as per Deadline.God of Waris a long-running video game series that’s been a mainstay of Sony PlayStation consoles for nearly 20 years, and is one of Sony’s diamond intellectual properties.Ronald D. Moorehas been tapped to take on the role of showrunner, writer and executive producer for the series, which will be a joint project between Sony TV andAmazon MGM Studios....

It’s so delightful when Hollywood actually gives the people what they want, and it’s even more delightful when that coincides with givingNatasha Rothwell— a standout ofInsecure,The White Lotus, and, let’s face it, every project she’s in — her own show. Maybe that’s not exactly accurate to say. After all, Rothwell deserves credit for giving herselfHow to Die Alone, serving as the creator, and taking on writing duties in addition to acting....

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 6. After the hints and teases thatThe Acolytemight be headed in the direction of something akin to what we once saw between Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and Rey (Daisy Ridley) in the sequel trilogy,Leslye Headland’s Disney+ series has delivered an absolute feast with Osha (Amandla Stenberg) and Qimir’s (Manny Jacinto) intriguing dynamic in Episode 6, aptly titled “Teach/Corrupt.” The episode, penned by Headland andJocelyn Biohand directed byHanelle M....

As the cast of Peacock’s upcoming thrillerAll Her Faultgrows, the film has added two new cast members. According toVariety,Dakota FanningandAbby Elliottare recent additions to the cast. FormerSaturday Night Liveplayer Elliott has recently returned to the zeitgeist with her role as Carmy’s (Jeremy Allen White) sister inFX’sThe Bear. Now in its third season, the high-anxiety comedyis expected to sweep the 2024 Emmys. Peacock is adapting this mystery thriller from previous source material....

Inthe ever-evolving landscape of film marketing, big swings can result in big misses. But when an idea connects, it can spiral into unparalleled success; many of the most lucrative movies have benefited from these kinds of viral campaigns. Whether leveraging the power of the internet and social media or interactive experiences and good old-fashioned word of mouth, many films created buzz and anticipation like never before. As the internet becomes increasingly saturated with content, film studios face the increasingly difficult challenge of cutting through the noise to capture audience attention....

Mysteryis a common manner in which movies keep their audiences engaged and invested in the story. It is often the key contributor to the allure of the thriller and horror genres, but is not limited to them. Dark comedies and action adventure movies occasionally utilize mystery to build up tension and provide a sense of unpredictability that further enhances their other strengths. Movies with a central mystery tend to propose a focal question for audiences to ponder throughout their runtime....

The original 2003Teen Titansanimated series wasone of the most well-received superhero shows of all time.So, when it was canceled and later replaced by the more child and comedy-oriented reboot,Teen Titans Go!, the new series was met with heavy hate for a while after its initial debut.But, eventually,after people gave the series a chance, people found that the new franchise was actually quite fun. The franchise, both in the series airing on Cartoon Network and the films released,is filled with quotes that are unironically hilarious for both children’s and older fans' humor....