Netflix hit a home run with its successful comic book adaptation ofNeil Gaiman’sThe Sandman, which blew fans’ minds last August. The series introduced fans to the live-action version of Dream and his family, and the highly anticipated next installment of the series is expected to feature a showdown between Dream and Desire. While Season 1 broke one record after another the streamer took itssweet timeto finally renew it. Now seems all things are on track for the series to begin filming another chapter as Gaiman himself gave an update onTumblr....

While we still may be a long way away from checking in, HBO has announced exactly who will be dropping their credit card numbers and picking up their room keys forSeason 3ofThe White Lotus. With each year continuing to gain steam when it comes to the show’s collection of sought-after talent, year three is no different, withJason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Parker PoseyandTayme Thapthimthongset to join the cast....

The Walt Disney Company has been on an upward trend since its founding in 1923. Since the release ofSnow White and Seven Dwarfsin 1937, they have dominated the world of animated films. This perhaps was best seen from 1989 to 1999, in an era called the Disney Renaissance, where nearly all of their movies dominated the box-office and awards season and changed the face of popular culture forever. Following the release ofTarzanand the transition into the 21st century, things became a little rockier for Disney....

Audiences might not always think about “great acting” when it comes to monster movies, and that is a real shame. While any film about a science fiction or fantasy creatureneeds good makeup effectsin order to successfully convey a sense of horror, these stories are only able to engage with the viewers on an emotional level if there are characters that they feel invested in. Monster movies deserve to be held in high regard as a prestigious form of artbecause of how challenging they tend to be for actors; while these films aren’t generallyrewarded by the Academy Awardsand other prestigious critical voting bodies, it is no surprise that they continue to be regarded as favorites and rewatched by avid cinephiles long after their initial release....

WithSouth Korean dramas and moviesrising in popularity, there are so many on streaming services that audiences happily watch and rewatch. But so many popular movies hailing from this small Southeast Asian country that represent its culture, cinema, and legacy are movies from various decades. While South Korean filmmakers became globally acclaimed around the late 1990s and early 2000s,many movies from the 2010s were the first point of contact with South Korean cinema for numerous movie fans....

Hollywood studios get a lot of flack for splitting big-screen book adaptations into multiple parts. But what about the Hollywood blockbusters that really should have been split into more than one film, but were not? I’m talking about the movies that try to do too much within the confines of one film. Sometimes, they have too much plot. Other times, they have two parallel stories that could have easily sustained their own films....

Not sure what to watch onAmazonthis month? Not to worry, we’ve combed through the calendar of new and upcoming releases to highlight the best new movies arriving on the streaming service this month. From comedy classics to new originals to one of the last movies to play in theaters before the pandemic, there’s a pretty good variety depending on what you’re in the mood to watch. If you’re looking for a laugh, you can’t go wrong withComing to America- especially with the sequel right around the corner - but this month also brings the streaming debut of the surprisingly delightful, laugh-out-loudSonic the Hedgehogmovie....

Director and DCU co-headJames Gunnhas made it very clear from the start that his intent withSupermanis tobring back the spirit– the hope, heart, and humor – that embodied theChristopher Reevefilms.If recent comments from Mike De Luca, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group, are anything to go by,Gunn’s hit the mark, saying of the film, “It’s theSupermanI grew up with.“There’s little reason to doubt the claim when everything we’ve seen so far seems to indicate it is, but what exactly does he mean?...

I don’t know how many of you remember back to 2017 when HBO decided to melt a giant block of ice live on YouTube to announce the premiere date forGame of ThronesSeason 7, but Apple’s launch event today was strongly reminiscent of it. Apple genuinely has some very solid ideas about how to change the game with streaming, mainly by putting everything in one place. Magazines, news, gaming, movies, and TV in one app is an enticing thought in a culture of cord-cutting....

Apple TV+ is leaning hard into high-stakes drama with its upcoming original seriesThe Last Frontier—a gritty survival thriller set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness. The 10-episode series stars Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty,Winning Time) as U.S. Marshal Frank Remnick, a man forced into a brutal fight for survival and justice when a prison transport plane crashes deep in Alaska, unleashing a group of violent convicts into his remote community....

The once-thriving smartwatch market has hit its first serious stumbling block in 2024, marking a pivotal moment for the industry—and an even more troubling one for Apple. For the first time since the category’s inception, global smartwatch shipments have declined, falling 7% year-over-year, according to Counterpoint Research. But Apple, the dominant player in wearables for nearly a decade, has been hit harder than most. The company’s Apple Watch shipments plunged by a staggering 19%, causing its global market share to slip from 25% to 22%....

As 2017 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back on a lot of things. One standout has been the year in TV, a year which featured 450+ scripted shows airing across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. You can take a look at Collider’s TV EditorAllison Keene’sbest of the best in TV hereandChris Cabin’s ownTop 25 list. But for me, the focus will be on top-notch animated series debuts you may have missed in 2017....

It was the last movieClint Eastwoodever made with the man he considered his directorial mentor, and next month, you’ll be able to see it for free. 1979’sEscape From Alcatraz, the final collaboration between Eastwood andDon Siegel, is coming to the free, ad-supported streaming service Pluto. You’ll be able to stream it starting on August 1. Siegel was legendary for directing action-adventure films with tough, individualistic leads; he and Eastwood were a match made in heaven....