In an era where romantic dramas have become a rare gem amid the saturation of IP-driven franchises and action-packed blockbusters, films likeLonely Planetremind us there are still powerfully heartfelt stories out there. This Netflix feature, written and directed bySusannah Grant(Erin Brockovich) and starringLaura DernandLiam Hemsworth, stands out as more than just another love story on streaming. It might seem likeThe Idea of YouorA Family Affairon the surface, butLonely Planetdelves deeper into the heart of its characters, offering a rich, nuanced portrayal of romancethat feels both timeless and relevant....

Horrorhas long been the perfect genre for the action figure market. With so many killer icons and colorful characters, there’s an endless amount of blood-soaked source material to mine from. Leading the way in the last number of years has beenNECAwith their Ultimate line of seven-inch horror figures. Whether it be their depiction of the classicUniversal Monstersor slasher favorites, there are more than a few things for genre fans to scream about....

Filling in as a specialguest interviewer forEsquire,Paul Thomas Andersonrecently interviewedLeonardo DiCaprioin the lead-up to theirlong-awaited collaboration,One Battle After Another, which releases in theaters this September. It’s ridiculous that it took this long for these two, both masters of their respective craft, to team up, but we’re glad the stars finally aligned, as Anderson’s new film, a hybrid of rip-roaring action and biting social commentary, is poised to be a major step-up for him as a commercial filmmaker....

ThoughLa Femme Nikitawould prove to be his breakthrough,Luc Besson’s feature debut,The Last Battle, presages almost everything about the filmmaker’s career and artistry. The stark black-and-white dystopian tale is an encompassing work, most notable for its scrappy, efficient, and hugely unpredictable world building, orchestrated by the young director. There was skepticism and adventure in that movie, and those would come to be the trademark characteristics of his oeuvre, though he’s not without his oddities....

Oscilloscope Laboratories has released the first trailer for filmmakerJosephine Decker’s festival hitMadeline’s Madeline, but you are not prepared for what, exactly, this trailer is doing. Indeed, rather than create a traditional trailer that teases the story of the film, Oscilloscope Laboratories worked with filmmaker and artistWinston Hackingto create a wholly original trailer, one littered with 3D imagery and animation. It doesn’t really tell you all that much about the film, but it is absolutely hypnotic and intriguing....

Gather your friends, family members, and pony pals for our exclusive reveal of the new trailer forMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magicholiday special, “Best Gift Ever”! In the upcoming special, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy prepare for the annual Hearth’s Warming holiday, but things get pretty tense as the ponies try to make sure all of their friends are getting their perfect gift. With so many characters and only so much time, the pressure is on, so the ponies and pals come up with a new plan to bring the spirit of fun back to the holiday....

Prepare to come back to The Grid after a decade of being away from it, as cameras are set to star rolling forTron: Areson July 3, according toProduction List.Jared Letois attached to lead the cast of the new adventure, which will continue the franchise that began with the 1982 classic. Plot details are still kept inside a secure hard drive for the project directed byJoachim Rønning, and it remains to be seen if it will be directly connected toJoseph Kosinski’s 2010 sequel....

Nicole Younghas been noticeably absent from behind-the-scenes footage and cast gatherings forSelling SunsetSeason 9, sparking speculation that she may have been fired from the hit Netflix reality show. While Netflix has yet to confirm or deny the rumors, Young’s absence has fueled discussions about whether her ongoing feud withChrishell Stauseplayed a role in her potential exit. Nicole and Chrishell have had a history of feud during the entireSelling Sunsetjourney, whether it was Nicole’s jab at Chrishell’s sexuality or dating their boss,Jason Oppenheim....

We’re a step closer to returning to ancient Rome. One of 2024’s biggest films,Gladiator 2, is now a step closer to reality as it’s being reported that production onRidley Scott’s historical sequel is nearing a conclusion. Leading the film will bePaul Mescal,who landed the plum part of Lucius, the nephew ofJoaquin Phoenix’s Commodus, as his ascent to A-list stardom continues, and the Irish star has confirmed he has officially wrapped shooting on Wednesday of this week....

The Great British Baking Showwon over American audiences over the past several years. Considered to be the warm hug ofreality TV, fans love watching the series for the bakes and the bakers.Thanks to the popularity of the serieswith audiences in the United States,The Roku Channel became the home ofThe Great American Baking Show,bringing home bakers from the United States into that same magical tent, and it’s free for viewers to watch....

One of my favorite events every summer is San Diego Comic-Con. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the con has once again gone virtual with the hope of doing an in person event this November. However, just because the con has gone online doesn’t mean your favorite toy dealers aren’t offering cool exclusives. Which brings me to what Queen M and UK anti-advertising initiative Brandalism are doing this week. They companies have teamed up with BAIT and Toy Tokyo to release timed limited-edition variants of their Brandalism line of figures for Comic-Con@Home 2021....

Netflix has released a trailer for its high-profile seriesRatched, which finds Emmy winnerSarah Paulsonplaying the wicked nurse fromOne Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Louise Fletcherwon an Oscar for her performance oppositeJack Nicholsonin the 1975 film based onKen Kesey’s novel of the same name, though based on this trailer, Paulson clearly makes the iconic character her own as she explores Nurse Ratched’s twisted origin story. Ratchedtakes place in 1947 as Mildred Ratched arrives in Northern California to seek employment at a leading psychiatric hospital where new and unsettling experiments have begun on the human mind....

Created, written and executive produced byDana Gould(The Simpsons, Parks andRecreation), the IFC horror-comedy seriesStan Against Evilfollows perpetually disgruntled former sheriff Stan Miller (John C. McGinley), who was forced into retirement and, as a result, has trouble relinquishing his authority to the new sheriff, Evie Barret (Janet Varney). But after they realize a plague of unleashed demons have been haunting their small New England town, they must team up to save their town and themselves....