Walt Disney Studios made what is perhaps one of its most profitable decisions everwhen it bought Marvel Entertainment in 2009. This decision placed the fledgling Marvel Cinematic Universe under Disney’s umbrella, and led to a franchise that’s proven to be a moneymaker for Disney (with the recentDeadpool & Wolverinebecoming the highest-grossing R-rated filmin history.) Let’s turn the clock back a decade to 2014. Marvel Studios had released two wildly different, yet utterly successful films inCaptain America: The Winter SoldierandGuardians of the Galaxy; Walt Disney Animation had also struck gold with a string of successes likeFrozenandWreck-It Ralph....

You can count on one hand the number of times that this has happened: An actor originates a role in animation, then eventually goes on to play the character in a live-action context. SoKatee Sackhoffknows just how special it was that after voicing the character of Bo-Katan Kryze inStar Wars: The Clone WarsandStar Wars: Rebels, she was able to bring the character to life inThe MandalorianChapter 11, “The Heiress.” “I would be lying if I said anything other than this is mind-blowing and a dream come true,” she told Collider in a phone interview....

Last month, Iwrote abouthowKeanu Reeves' performance as Neo inThe Matrixset a template for a new type of action hero as we headed into the 2000s, a new brand of bonafide badasses that also happened to be supremely, endearingly un-cool underneath all that bravado and brawn. Make no mistake, Neo unironically deadpanning “I know kung-fu” is the moment that started this movement, but it’s another scene from 1999 that solidified it, set it in stone, and turned it into the model that pretty much every leading man of the last twenty years has been striving toward since:Brendan Fraseras American adventurer Rick O’Connell inThe Mummy, screaming in the face of reincarnated 3000-year-old Egyptian high-priest Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) before blasting the monster away with a shotgun....

If one were to turn away their eyes from the stellar performances put forth byCush JumboandPeter Capaldigoing head-to-head while a dark mystery brews in the background, there’s plenty that still makes Apple TV+’sCriminalRecordunlike any other detective drama on streaming.Brimming with mystery, social commentary, and tension natural to its social setting,Criminal Recordrises above the expectations of its genre to deliver a plot that keeps thickeningdespite gradually shedding its layers. Ultimately,Paul Rutman’sCriminal Recordis as much about the mystery as it is about the policing system and the veil of prejudice that often blinds it....

Thevilla is vibing, the drama is bubbling, and new connections are alreadybeing tested– but if you’re watching closely,Love Island USASeason 7 has aclear front-runnerwho isn’t relying on drama orlove bombingto secure his spot.Ace Greeneis givingmain character energyandleading the packby being himself. While some islanders are focused on being seen, Ace isplaying to winin a style that seems natural and not strategic. Ace Is Building a Connection That Is Enjoyable to Watch From the moment he stepped into the villa, Ace hasoperated with intention, especially when it comes toChelley Bissainthe....

Nearly ten years later, even in the wake of recent unconventional winners, it’s still shocking thatMoonlightwon Best Picture.Barry Jenkins' coming-of-age drama was a revelatory cinematic experience, featuring an all-Black cast, soul-shattering humanity, and a slew of awe-inspiring performances, withMahershala Alicoming home with Best Supporting Actor for his brief but deeply impactful performance as a drug dealer and surrogate father figure for the young Chiron (Alex Hibbert). While Ali deserved his flowers, it shouldn’t have come at the expense of snubbingNaomie Harris, who plays Paula, Chiron’s troubled, drug-addicted mother, who we watch evolve across the film’s 15-year span....

A new week goes by and leaves with it plenty of new trailers so you can decide what movie or series to watch next, the list below will make those choices easier. This past week, we got new trailers forZoolander 2,Now You See Me 2,Sisters,Dirty Grandpa,Gods of Egypt, and plenty more. Check them out below. Zoolander 2 Synopsis:3% Body Fat. 1% Brain Activity. Release Date:August 02, 2025 Genre:Comedy Director:Ben Stiller Writer:Justin Theroux, Ben Stiller, Nicholas Stoller, John Hamburg Starring:Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Benedict Cumberbatch, Penelope Cruz, Will Ferrell, Christine Taylor, Billy Zane, Fred Armisen, Kanye West, and Olivia Munn....

At New York Comic-Con, DreamWorks Animation unveiled the firstTrollhunterstrailer. Created and executive produced byGuillermo del Toro, the animated series follows Jim, a teenage boy who discovers an amulet that makes him protector of the good trolls from the evil trolls. It doesn’t look particularly deep, but it looks cute and charming, which is what you should want from a kids’ animated TV show. Check out theTrollhunterstrailer below. The series premieres on Netflix on December 23rd, and featues the voices ofKelsey Grammer,Ron Perlman,Steven Yeun, andCharlie Saxton....

For the past few years, Universal has been at work on rebooting its series of classic monster movies for a crossover universe. While the studio was a bit on the fence about whether or notDracula Untoldshould be that beginning, that film’s lack of success has cleared the way for next month’sThe Mummyto be the official beginning of what the studio has now dubbed “Dark Universe.” Universal has sent out a press release with a video highlighting the history of these monsters—specifically Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Wolfman, The Phantom of the Opera, The Bride of Frankenstein, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon—featuring music fromDanny Elfmanand a new logo that will be used specifically for these reboots....

When it comes to the family onDeadliest Catch, sometimes it’s not just the chosen family that sets sail on these stressful missions. Sometimes, viewers can witness the dynamics of actual blood relatives. Since the very beginning,Deadliest Catchhas focused on various fishing vessels, including F/V The Northwestern. Of course, The Northwestern is led byCaptain Sig Hansen,and his crew included his brother,Edgar Hansen. But due to some real-life consequences,the once fan-favorite star ofDeadliest Catchdisappeared from the program....

Last week we saw the new releases of a buddy-comedy,One of Them Days, and the Universal Classic Monster reboot,Wolf Man, which respectively took second and third place in box office sales,beaten byMufasa: The Lion King, which remains the top earner. The weather has been frightfully cold, but don’t let that deter you from venturing out to see the new releases coming out this week. If you’re into suspense, horror, action movies, or something that is more warming, like an uplifting true story, look no further, because this week’s new releases will have something for everyone to enjoy....

Fall on Freevee never looked better. This November, the platform is introducing a handful of new films and TV shows – always available to stream for free. If you’re a fan of Jason Bourne, you won’t want to missThe Bourne Identity, the action-thriller that kicked off the franchise. And if you’re in the mood to melt in your seat during a romantic comedy, there’s hardly a better title thanCrazy Rich Asiansto do that with....

HBOhas released a new limited series showcasing the men involved with the infamous Watergate scandal and the cover-up. With the leading duo ofWoody HarrelsonandJustin Theroux,White House Plumbersis another entry into the Watergate Cinematic Universe that we have encountered in media for almost fifty years. Just a year prior, Starz releasedGaslit, with Academy Award winnersJulia RobertsandSean Pennas Martha Mitchell and John Mitchell, respectively, aboutthat particular aspect of Watergate. What is it about Watergate that Hollywood wants to consistently revisit that well?...