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Do not callJason Xa horror film. The only definition whereJason Xis a horror film is “movie that involves gore,” and that’s obviously too broad to use as a requisite for the horror genre. Instead, it’s more accurate to callJason Xa sci-fi action comedy that uses the Jason Voorhees premise and decides to shoot it into space for laughs. If you’re someone that genuinely loves theFriday the 13thseries, I imagine thatJason Xis a bit of an affront as it refuses to take anything about the franchise seriously....

In Hollywood, major projects can sometimes go through multiple rounds of development. A movie likeX-Men: First Class, for example, didn’t begin and end with filmmakerMatthew Vaughn. Its origins date back to a Magneto prequel movie that was in development, whose script was then mashed together with an early draft for aFirst Classmovie byJosh Schwartz, and then the film ultimately went through even more evolution once Vaughn signed on. This is kind of par for the course, especially when it comes to big IP, and that’s certainly the case with theX-MenspinoffX-Force....

TheMortal Kombat Legendsseries is back, and this time it’s heading back to the ’80s and the height of classic action movies. Where the last animated film from Warner Bros. sawManny Jacinto’s Kenshirise to the occasion to become a defender of Earthrealm, this latest installment,Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Matchwill follow Earthrealm’s wisecracking action star Johnny Cage (Joel McHale). His dream of being a Hollywood A-lister is put on hold when his co-star goes missing, and he’s drawn into a real-life action movie where he has to battle evil cultists....

The first reactions from viewers who have seen Warner Bros.‘Justice Leaguehit the internet earlier today, but the vast majority of moviegoers will have to wait until the film’s November 17th release date to see it for themselves. However,Danny Elfman’s soundtrack is available to stream online in its entirety right now! Elfman, who is returning to score a DC superhero film for the first time since 1992’sBatman Returns, brings his unique approach to theJustice Leaguescore and gives DC fans some recognizable moments....

Marvel Studios has quite literally revolutionized the way movies are made. They were the first to fully realize a cinematic universe, something that every other studio in Hollywood is now chasing, and they also set up their entire interconnected slate as “phases”. This wasn’t all an entirely new notion—Marvel was basically just copying how comics have been telling stories for years—but it brought a refreshing spark to the blockbuster landscape, and fans began anticipating the beginning and end of each new phase....

ProducerMark Cantonis responsible for films like300andImmortals, so a movie that spans centuries and centers on a lone witch hunter facing off against vicious supernatural creatures seems like a very appropriate next project for him. But, while on the Pittsburgh set ofThe Last Witch Hunter, Canton insisted that this one’s a standout for a number reasons. During the on-set roundtable interview, Canton broke down the benefits and challenges of building a film franchise with an original IP, what makesThe Last Witch Hunterdifferent from seemingly similar properties likeHansel and Gretel: Witch Huntersand the Universal monster movies, the possibility of making moreLast Witch Huntermovies and much more....

FromTim MillerandDavid FinchercomesLove Death & Robots,an insane, adults-only animated anthology that promises everything that’s right there in the title and more when it comes to Netflix in just two weeks' time. As a reminder, Netflix unleashed a new NSFW trailer today that teases all the sex and violence (and robots) that’s to come, though they all go by in the blink of an eye. Chances are that your subconscious will be scarred after taking in this 30-second spot....

AsYellowstoneapproaches its season 5 finale, and possibly the end of the Dutton saga, depending on how things play out,Luke Grimes, who has played Kayce Duttonfor seven years, is reflecting on the journey and is already anticipating some fans not being thrilled with what happens, come what may. Inan interview with Esquire, Grimes shared his thoughts on saying goodbye to Kayce, the complicated issues of the finale, and why the conclusion of the show may leave some viewers unsatisfied....

Ryan Reynoldswill soon callMark Ruffalo"Daddy," as theAvengersstar will join his fellow MCU member in the sci-fi adventure movieThe Adam Project, which is heating up at Skydance and Netflix. Reynolds is starring as a man who travels back in time to get help from his 13-year-old self. Together, they have to find their late father, who is now the same age as Reynolds, and set things right in order to save the future....

Believe it or not, the first novel inThe Maze Runnerseries came out almost 10 years ago. It took five years for 20th Century Fox to turn that young adult thriller into a blockbuster picture, one that would take starDylan O’Brienfrom small-screen fame to big-screen action star and kickstart a film franchise that would go on to amass almost a billion dollars across three installments. The latest,Maze Runner: The Death Cure, may have suffered from some behind-the-scenes drama, but its Blu-ray release is among the best you’re likely to find these days....

HBO and BBC’sHis Dark Materialshas returned for its third and final season after the previous seasons' many cliffhangers, this time covering the grand finale ofPhilip Pullman’sbook series,The Amber Spyglass,which will take Lyra (Dafne Keen) and Will (Amir Wilson) to many worlds, meeting strange and fantastic creatures, all culminating in a war against the heavens itself. There’s no knowing right now how well this incredibly expansive and ambitious novel will translate to the screen, but hopes are relatively high from what has been shown so far....

YouTube Originals has released theMuseotrailer. Based on a true story, the film follows Juan Nuñez (Gael García Bernal) and Benjamín Wilson (Leonardo Ortizgris), two men in arrested development who decide that the best way to distinguish themselves is to steal some of the most valuable artifacts from Mexico’s iconic National Anthropology Museum. As is often the case with dumb thieves, things do not go as planned. Museolooks like it walks the line well between tense heist drama and bouts of comedy....

After weeks on the Netflix Top 10, an 85% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a stellar ensemble led byUzo AdubaandGiancarlo Esposito,The Residenceseemed like a promising candidate for renewal. Unfortunately, the streaming giant has officially shut the door on the White House for good —The Residencehas been cancelled after just one season. Despite its unique premise, buzzy cast, and a positive critical reception, Netflix has opted not to move forward with Season 2 ofThe Residence....