In the fast-paced world of robotic boxing and heartfelt drama,Real Steelremains a knockout favourite of fans years after its release. At this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, directorShawn Levydropped some heavy metal news about the much-anticipated return to the world of high-stakes robot fights in a chat with Collider’sSteve Weintraub. Fans of the original film can gear up for more, as Levy confirmed that development for asequel series is punching its way through....

When it comes to recurring characters onSmallville, there’s a long list of who might be considered the greatest. Discounting anyone who became a main cast member in the future, or maybe some of the other long-running characters introduced in the show’s later years, one of the most memorable was introduced in the show’s very first season: Ryan James. Played by futureTeen WolfstarRyan Kelley, Ryan was introduced first in the Season 1 episode “Stray” and only returned for the episode’s sequel, “Ryan,” the following season....

Although theStar Warsfranchise has had some wild fluctuations in quality within the last few years,the overwhelmingly positive responseto the first few episodes ofThe Acolytehas indicated that the universe has a future.The Acolyteis a distinct entry in the saga for many reasons; it’s set over a century before the events ofStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and features no oblique references to the Skywalker family. However, the reason thatThe Acolytefeels like a breath of fresh air has everything to do with its genre....

Paul Schraderis a veteran filmmaker, with a career spanning five decades. He started out as a screenwriter, penning the scripts forMartin Scorsese’sTaxi DriverandBrian De Palma’sObsession, as well as early drafts ofClose Encounters of the Third Kindand thecult revenge thrillerRolling Thunder. Schrader began directing in 1978 and, since then, he’s made several terrific dramas and thrillers. RELATED:13 Best Alien Horror Movies For Extraterrestrial Terror His films tend to revolve around isolated men dealing with psychological or spiritual crises; a narrative herefersto as “God’s lonely man....

Fantasyseriescan be among the best ontelevisionandstreaming—a journey to another world can provide the perfect escape from our real one. On top of telling compelling stories, fantasy stories also often use their unique worlds and characters to explore real-world social and political issues. And the genre can be so expansive that shows can be drastically different from each other in everything from setting to tone. Some of the best fantasy shows have also been some of the shortest,whether by accident or by design....

When it comes to watching movies as a family, sometimes it can be hard to find something everyone can enjoy. Adults and children make for two very different demographics, so it is likely that they’ll have different tastes and expectations. What kids find watchable may not be entertaining enough for their parents. However, there is one cinematic element that appeals to both: action.If what is presented on screen is exciting, fast-paced, and visually striking, both adults and children will be equally satisfied....

While many think that it is famous for all its lasers, aliens, and flashing lights, the sci-fi genre is one of the best at exploring important and relevant themes and offering intrinsic social commentary on issues that befall people in the modern day. From dystopian futures to intergalactic adventures, many of the very best science-fiction films excel because of their cutting commentary. However,sometimes the lasers, lights, and aliens are all fans really want from the genre....

Wednesdayreturned for its second season with many of the same characters, several of whom have bigger roles this time around, including Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Gomez (Luis Guzmán), and Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez). There are many new characters as well, including a few that won’t be introduced until Part 2 of the season, likeFrances O’Connorin a teased but yet-to-be-named role as a former captured patient at Willow Hill andLady Gagaas legendary Nevermore teacher Rosaline Rotwood....

Are you a Marvel completionist? That’s the question to consider when you look at purchasingAnt-Man and the Waspon 4K. I can break down the visuals (better than Blu-ray, but nothing you’re going to use as a demo disc), but that’s not the most interesting question when it comes to something you know is going to be put into a box set down the line. The question is whether you should go out and getAnt-Man and the Waspright now, or if you should wait for the inevitable Phase 3 box set....

Tim Burtonwas having a good year in 1985. His debut feature,Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, opened that August to admittedly mixed reviews but had gone on to make a little under $41 million at the domestic box office. After years of working in Disney’s animation department, Burton had made a movie that spoke to his love and unwavering dedication to all things bizarre, scary, and putrid, despite it being penned byMichael Varhol,Paul Reubens, and the latePhil Hartman....

Sitting down to watch a movie might be the last thing on your mind now that summer is in full swing, but sometimes you need a break from all that healthy fresh air and sunshine. Even if you don’t commit to turning your living room into a cave during the day, there’s always time to watch a great movie at night once the mosquitos start biting. This month,Hulu is adding plenty of new shows, documentaries, and moviesto its catalog....

There are few actors working today whose careers have changed quite as dramatically asBradley Cooper’s. Duringthe initial stages of his filmography, Cooper seemed to be restricted to playing oafish side characters in slapstick comedies likeWet Hot American SummerandWedding Crashers. However, it quickly became evident that Cooper harbored greater ambitions about his prospects as a dramatic performer, earning accolades for his more nuanced work inSilver Linings Playbook, American Hustle,andAmerican Sniper. Thanks to his background in comedy,Cooper has succeeded in playing morally dubious characters with unusual fields of expertise....

On this episode of Collider Movie Talk, John Campea, Kristian Harloff, Mark Ellis, and Jon Schnepp discuss the following: The highly anticipated Warner Bros filmBatman v Supermanis still 6 months away from hitting theatres on March 25th 2016, butwe now have the film’s official rating from the MPAA. The rating will be a PG-13 for “intense sequences of violence and action throughout, and some sensuality.” Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs....