Taika Waititi Almost Missed Out on Directing Thor: Ragnarok

Thor: Ragnarokis often considered the best of theThormovies, as it took what was once a stiff character and lightened him up, thanks toTaika Waititi’s writing and direction. Waititi brought his irreverent humor and charm to the project, however,according to /Film, Waititi came close to never having the opportunity to pitch his concept for the project. According to a new book,The Story of Marvel Studios, authorsTerryBennettandPaulTerrydescribe how Waititi nearly lost the job and how Disney’sMoanahelped secure the job for him....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Carlos Johnson

The Flash Recap: "Versus Zoom"

It’s that glorious time of the year again: the time when network shows start getting to the point.The Flashrarely has an off-week, but it tends to be better when it’s moving its serialized plot line forward. This week, after a few episodes of meandering,The Flashrecommitted to its season-long story arc with “Versus Zoom" — and boy was it heartbreaking. It was obviously very difficult forThe Flashto keep all of its backstory surrounding Zoom mum for so long....

June 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1887 words · Sergio Wilson

The Flash: Ezra Miller on Making an "Extremely Fun" Movie

Ezra Millerhas already starred in two of Warner Bros. and DC Comics' biggest movies ever:Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeandSuicide Squad. Sure, they were short scenes but each of them served to introduce Miller’s take on both Barry Allen and his alter ego The Flash quite well. We’ll get to see much more of his interpretation once he joins the assembled team inZack Snyder’sJustice League- due out August 06, 2025 - but audiences won’t get to see the title speedster in his own standalone film until directorRick Famuyiwa’sThe Flashopens on August 23, 2025....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Alyssa Rogers

The Pale Blue Eye Trailer: Christian Bale Searches for the Truth

How does a writer create the stories they concoct? Especially an author of such great renown asEdgar Allan Poe. The scribe behind such literary greats as “The Raven”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, and “The Fall of the House of Usher” is unquestionably among the most well-known pens in history, but he was once a man, living a life beyond fame and infamy. His origins will be explored — at least, in part — forNetflix’s latest horror mystery,The Pale Blue Eye, which has received a new trailer....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Mia Powell

The Simpsons: Harry Shearer Hands Off Dr. Hibbert to a Black Actor

31 years after being introduced inThe Simpsonsepisode “Bart the Daredevil,” Dr. Julius Hibbert will finally be voiced by a Black performer, as veteran voice actorKevin Michael Richardsonwill take over the Black character from white actorHarry Shearer. Shearer (pictured below) has voiced Dr. Hibbert from the beginning, and in recent years has pushed back against the need to recast the character with an actor of color, but he recently relented and has agreed to voice Hibbert for the final time in this Sunday’s episode “DiaryQueen” according toVulture, which broke the news....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Annette Henry

This Perfect, Haunting Scene Captures Everything That's Terrifying About J-Horror

Since the dawn of cinema, filmmakers have tried every possible way of scaring audiences; from heart-racing jump scares to disgusting body horror likeThe Substanceto the creeping suspense of the unseen,horrorhas tapped into people’s worst fears. But directorKiyoshi Kurosawatook an unusual approach in his 2001techno-horrorfilmPulse, the follow-up to his equally unsettlingCure(1997). In what is one of the most terrifying scenes in horror, Kurosawalocked into a primal human fearin the film’s most memorable paranormal scene....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Christina Smith

To All the Boys Spinoff TV Series in the Works at Netflix

Netflix is reportedly developing a spinoff TV series based on itsTo All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforetrilogy. According toDeadline,To All the BoysalumAnnaCathcart, a.k.a. Kitty Song Covey from the original films, will be the protagonist of the spinoff series. The original author ofTo All The Boysnovels,Jenny Han, is on board to write, create and executive produce the series that is said to be a half-hour romantic comedy following Kitty on her journey to find true love....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Kristin Vega

WeCrashed Trailer Teases Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway’s Marital Struggle

Apple TV+ released the official trailer forWeCrashed, their upcoming limited series starringJared LetoandAnne Hathawayas the couple behind the startup WeWork. The series chronicles the rise and fall of the company, as its founder, Adam Neumann (Leto), is involved with several misconduct lawsuits. The trailer focus on the co-founder of WeWork, Adam, who builds a company specialized in offering collective workspaces and revolutionary work relations in the United States. His wife, Rebekah Neumann (Hathaway), is always by Adam’s side, helping build his empire....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Amber Allen

‘Community’: The 10 Best Characters, Ranked By Likability

The cult classic comedy sitcomCommunitycontinues to be a pop-cultural phenomenon with a devoted fan base even after eight years since being off the air. With creatorDan Harmonand many original cast members signing on for thehighly-anticipatedCommunity: The Movie, audiences could look forward to seeing their favorite Greendale Community College faculty and students return to the big screen. Like any popular show or sitcom, every fan has their favorite character, andCommunityhas plenty of memorable and colorful choices....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1257 words · Daniel Johnson

‘Rocky’s Original Ending Failed To Pack a Punch

There’s nothing more iconic than hearingSylvester Stallonecrying out “Adrian!" at the end ofRocky(1979). It’s a beautiful and impactful moment after the Italian Stallion goes the distance against the toughest and most revered boxer, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), and proves that not every underdog can win the day but can ultimately seize it by showing their worth. Forty-eight years later, this final scene has been cemented into the history of classic cinema, inspiring thecontinuingRockyfranchise today....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · John Walker

'Bob Marley One Love' Deleted Scene — The Singer Sets Out on His Own

It’s time for a young Bob Marley (Quan-Dajai Henrique) to strike out on his own in an exclusive to Collider clip forBob Marley: One Love. There’s nothing his mother, Cedella (Nadine Marshall) can say to keep her baby boy from leaving their quiet life behind and striking out on his own to become a reggae musician. Worried about her child’s true intentions, Cedella hopes he isn’t making any hasty decisions just forthe love of a woman....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · William Gregory

'Dragonslayer' Visual Effects Featurette Shows an Early an ILM Project

Back in the early 80s, adventure movies had a deadly enemy: Technology. Or, more specifically, the lack of technology necessary in order to bring some concepts to life. For a movie like 1981’sDragonslayer, for example, coming up with new and creative ways to make a scene pop was essential to make theadventureflick work, which is showcased in an exclusive featurette thatParamountMovies shared with Collider today. The featurette will be part of the movie’s special 4K Ultra HD Limited-Edition SteelBook, which hits shelves tomorrow....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Wesley Fisher

'Gotham' Season 2 Review

Check out our full review coverage of new and returning fall TVhere. When it was announced last year that Fox would be bringing a Batman prequel to the small screen in the form ofGotham, I was cautiously optimistic. The cast, centered aroundBen McKenzieas James Gordon, was a competent one comprised of veteran actors and promising newcomers. DirectorDanny Cannon’spilot, scripted by showrunnerBruno Heller, was dark and atmospheric, a fitting tone for the noir crime story set in the underbelly of the title city....

June 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1196 words · Jonathan Adams