Transformers: Rise of the Beastswill involvedifferent kinds of Autobotstrying to do what’s best for humanity before a threat larger than life can take over the entire world. In a new featurette shared byScreenRant, one of these particular groups is introduced to audiences, as the Maximals appear on the big screen for the first time in the franchise’s history. Identified by their ability to turn into animals instead of vehicles, the Maximals stand out from the crowd with their unique set of skills....

The Disney Channeland its children and teen-based content is a staple in many viewers' childhoods. Many channel alumni have maintained a career in the industry, with recognizable Disney regulars likeKimberly J. Brown(Halloweentown) appearing now on the soapGeneral HospitalorLucas Grabeel(High School Musical) lending his voice regularly onFamily Guy. RELATED:Best Disney Channel Original Movie Anthems of the Early 2000s Ranked However, A-list names likeRaven-SymonéorZac Efronwere launched into stardom from their time on Disney, but that’s not where they got their start....

Steven Spielbergis not only one of our greatest living filmmakers, he’s one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Need proof? Come up with a list of your Top 10 Spielberg films. It’shard. The guy has made so many incredible films over the course of his career that narrowing it down to a Top 10 is nearly impossible. There aren’t many other filmmakers who can boast about a similar quality ratio—Spielberg not only makes fantastic films, he makesa lotof them....

TheHarry Potterseries is great,bursting at the seams with its story. The abundance of characters, creatures, drama, and action are part of whythe booksremain best sellers decades later. However,the fact that the franchise is so narrative-driven means that fairly often realism takes a backseat to plot, with the books and films serving up story developments that are simply too good to be true. These all-too-convenient details range from the amusing to the outright jarring, and are weak points in an otherwise stellar saga....

Whether you’re a horror fan or not, you’ve heard the nameStephen King. He’s a legend in the genre, and for good reason. He is behind some of the most iconic and well-known horror stories ever made, fromThe Shining, toIt, andMisery– just to name a few. What begin as novels, eventually get adapted into haunting and visceral film or television adaptations that chill to the bone. All of King’s novels are well-done, but some adaptations remain superior, and the one that remains the best is the very first adaptation:Carrie....

Science fiction, known as “the literature of ideas,” typically centers around fantasy and futuristic concepts such as time travel, advanced technology, and space exploration. Through the years, the science-fiction genre has had a major influence on society as well as filmmakers likeStanley Kubrick,George Lucas,andChristopher Nolan. With iconic classics such asInvasion of the Body Snatchersand2001: A Space Odyssey, it’s easy to see why science fiction continues to be one of the most popular genres today....

As Our Friendly NeighborhoodWeb-Slinger’s third solo outing in the MCU, the recentSpider-Man: No Way Homehas broken countless box-office records, giving theatre owners and goers alike a well-timed Christmas present.Tom Hollandreturns, alongside franchise regularsZendayaandJacob Batalon, to battle classic Spider-Man villains like The Green Goblin, Doc Ock, and Electro. RELATED:Smartest Spider-Man Villains, Ranked Combining villains from theSam RaimiandMarc Webbdirected universes ensured that the hype for the newest Marvel installment was at an all-time high and the internet was rife with fan theories in the months leading up to the film’s December release....

TheSpartacussaga is set to make a shocking return to television later this fall withSpartacus: House of Ashur.The new ten-episode successor seriesfeatures an alternate-universe concept, despite the saga ending with the third season, entitledWar of the Damned. The new series follows the returningNick Tarabayas the former gladiator, Ashur. But how is that possible? His character was literally killed via decapitation on Mount Vesuvius during Season 2,Spartacus: Vengeance! Spartacus: House of Ashurutilizes a unique narrative device to bring Ashur back from the dead....

2022 was a great year for the world of cinema. One particular area that did especially well was the realm of intense thriller movies. From dark superhero thrillers likeThe Batmanto fun and original thrillers likeDon’t Worry Darling, there are a lot of different options to look at. With stories full of huge climaxes, spiraling characters, subliminal plot messages, and psychological warfare at play, you won’t be disappointed with the best thrillers of 2022....

Bill Murrayis such a legendary, trailblazing force of comedic nature that the greatest challenge that he faced in his late career was being taken seriously. Although Murray hadshown early on in his careerthat he was interested in taking on dramatic roles, audiences found it difficult to differentiate him from the comedic persona that he had made famous ever since his debut onSaturday Night Live. Murray may have earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance inLost in Translation, but it was unclear if this was simply a novelty within the late period of his career....

To date,Quentin Tarantinohas not directed a full-on horror movie, let alone a zombie movie, withGrindhouseprobably being the closest he came (given he directed one half of that double feature, and the other half,Robert Rodriguez’sPlanet Terror, did involve zombie-like creatures). So, what’s about to follow is purely speculation, very silly, and probably not even qualifiable as a thought experiment, considering so little thought has to be put into it… …But… imagine if all the main characters from every Quentin Tarantino movie found themselves in a zombie movie....

Last year, a group of fellow journalists and I visited the set of the upcomingMelissa McCarthycomedyLife of the Party. The movie, which reunites McCarthy with director/co-writer/husbandBen Falcone(Tammy,The Boss), follows a housewife who goes back to college and lands in the same sorority as her daughter. On the day we visited, we saw the scene where McCarthy’s character, Deanna, gets dumped by her husband, Dan (played byMatt Walsh), immediately after dropping their daughter off at college....

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomhas added three new cast members, in addition to announcing the return ofRandall Park. The sequel will of course see the return ofJason Momoaas the titular hero, with filming having commenced back in June. Filming is underway throughout both the Bristol Channel and the English Channel, with horror maestroJames Wanreturning to the director’s chair. Park will be reprising his role of Dr. Stephen Shin, an obvious move given where his character ended up at the conclusion of the first film....