There is certainly nothing wrong with sequels, as revisiting a franchise with a compelling new story can often result in great results. There are even some sequels, such asThe Godfather: Part II, Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Aliens,andBefore Sunsetthat are not only considered to be better than their predecessors, but among the very best films ever made. Unfortunately,there are many bad sequelsthat have no reason to existother than to make money and profit off of the investments made on the original property....

The Legend of Lucky Pie, an animated web series made by a group of independent Chinese artists, was released on January 25th, 2015. Currently, it sits at a little over 95k views on YouTube, but at the time, it was almost completely unknown. However, that would change a little more than a year after its release when a YouTuber known as BlameItOnJorge released a video titled “11 Insane Knockoffs of Popular Children’s Shows From Around The World”....

Aidan Gillenis best known for playing a rather slippery fellow by the name of Petyr Baelish, aka Littlefinger, on HBO’s fantasy phenomenon,Game of Thrones. As Sir William, aka Goose Fat Bill, inKingArthur: Legend of the Sword, Gillen is playing a slippery fellow of an entirely different sort. He’s not so much a sleazy con-man as a guy who’s just about impossible to catch. Most importantly, he’s a no-bones-about-it good guy....

Great documentary filmmakers are rare. It’s easy to let the passion for a subject override any sense of personal reflection or artistic style, to strive for some semblance of objectivity or the truth rather than openly take a distinct perspective. It’s why the most famous documentary filmmakers - the likes ofErrol Morris,Werner Herzog, andFrederick Wiseman- tend to secure their career early on and become quickly prolific. And in many cases, such as with Morris and Herzog, this leads to a temptation to direct narrative features and see how their unique outlook transfers to openly crafting a fiction....

“When I think of all the time I wasted on your sorry ass!” Desiree Dupree spits out to the man she thought could be a decent husband. A violent liar, he was anything but decent. OnAHS: Freakshow, Desiree (Angela Bassett) is a three-breasted performer who gets pulled into this fourth season’s events of killer clowns andDavid Bowiecover songs. It isn’t Bassett’s strangest role, it won’t be the only time she’s a scorned wife either....

Take in a midweek pop of inspiration in a trailer for Sony Pictures Canada’sBig George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. The film will tell the story of the titular boxing superstar on his rise to the top from his humble beginnings followed by his career of chewing up and spitting out all the competition in sight. Boasting aknockout lineup, the film is led byKhris Davis(Judas and the Black Messiah),Jasmine Mathews(The Man from Toronto),John Magaro(Not Fade Away),Lawrence Gilliard Jr....

If I asked you to name your favorite R-rated raunchy teen sex comedy movie, there are quite a few titles that likely come to mind. FromMeatballsandAnimal Houseand the classics ofJohn Hughes, to the genre-rejuvenatingAmerican Pieand more contemporary takes, every decade has a handful of standouts and game-changers, followed by many more copycat titles. But in the realm of television, examples of this sub-genre are traditionally much tamer due to network censorship and demographic sensibilities....

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re thrilled to bring you the exclusive reveal of the main trailer forBilal: A New Breed of Hero. This gorgeous CG-animated film from co-writers/co-directorsKhurram H. AlaviandAyman Jamaltells the tale of the title character, a boy abducted into slavery in ancient times who managed to hold onto his dreams and fight for his freedom, and the freedom of those around him. I can think of no better message to share in these times, or on this day in particular, and I’m very much looking forward to this film’s unique vision and story coming to American shores and theaters around the world....

When we had a chance to talk toCastlevaniaproducerAdi Shankar, he promised us a super-violent, R-rated, anime-inspired series that was going to bethe best video game adaptation made to date. Now that the four-episode first season of the show isavailable on Netflix, it’s clear that Shankar has made good on that promise.Castlevanianot only brings the fan-favorite characters of the long-running Konami series to life, it fleshes them out by embroiling them in a conflict over belief, blood, and magic, all set in 15th century Wallachia....

It’s not surprising to learn thatChristopher Nolanis unhappy with Warner Bros.’ decision to release all of its 2021 movies on HBO Max day-and-date with their theatrical releases, but itisa little surprising just how candid he’s being about it all publicly. Last night, Nolan’sfirst wordson the matter broke as he took aim at WarnerMedia’s decision not to tell any of the filmmakers involved about the HBO Max move before their big announcement....

From visionary directorTim Burton, the live-action telling of the beloved classicDumbocelebrates differences while also exploring the importance of family, both by blood and by circumstance. When circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) appoints former horse-riding star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children (Nico Parker,Finley Hobbins) as the caretakers for the newborn elephant with the oversized ears, he has no idea that what initially makes him a laughingstock to audiences will also change their lives forever....

Last October,Saturday Night Livepremiered one of its most popular sketches, “Haunted Elevator.” The sketch begins with a couple going to a hundred floors of frights ride and while the first couple floors are traditional scares, they eventually cross paths with a guy in a suit covered in pumpkins, and his name is David S. Pumpkins (played by an adorably goofy and gameTom Hanks). If you somehow haven’t seen it yet, check it out:...

When it comes to RPGs, (Role-Playing Games) one of the most enjoyable aspects of the games revolves around the ever-growing cast of characters that you get to interact with. It’s been a staple of the genre for decades now, and it continues to act as one of the finest ways to convey personal storytelling.Final Fantasy VIIhas one of the most beloved casts in all video games, so it came as no surprise that when the remake for the classic JRPG was announced, the feature that fans were most excited for was their new interpretations....