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John Wickspin-offBallerinawas always going to be a hit, with theAna de Armas-led action spin-off sure to draw millions to their local theaters as theJohn Wickuniverse continues to expand. However, once it was first announced thatKeanu Reeveswould reprise his titular franchise role in the film, simmering excitement reached a boiling point. Now, with the film closer than ever, we are continuing to learn even more about the extent of Reeves' involvement, especially as greater developments aboutthe wider franchiseare also realized, including a greater understanding of the in-developmentJohn Wick: Chapter 5....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Andor Season 2. Andor’s first season introduces two Imperial characters who share duties as the series' — and, accordingly, smuggler-turned-revolutionary-leaderCassian Andor’s (Diego Luna) — primary antagonists. One, former Deputy Inspector Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), nurses a single-minded grudge and delusions of grandeur like no other. The second, Supervisor Dedra Meero (Denise Gough), boasts the flintiest clenched jaw in the galaxy and the Imperial Security Bureau’s whip-sharpest mind....

Just over two months remain until audiences can head back to Panem, asThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesNovember 17 release draws closer. Thelatest installment in the popular franchisejumps back in time, giving viewers a glimpse into the earlier years of Panem and the Hunger Games. To keep up anticipation, Lionsgate has released a new trailer for the movie. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesisset 64 years prior to the originalThe Hunger Gamestrilogyand delves more into the life of arguably one of the worst of Panem’s citizens — Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth)....

Following the colossal success of his 2023 dark comedyPoor Things,Yorgos Lanthimos’ next film is showing off its impressive cast ahead of a highly anticipated release on June 21.Searchlight Picturesfirst reveled the new teaser forKinds of Kindnesson X/Twitter, which shows starEmma Stonedancing along with some new footage of her other co-stars. This teaser also serves as an announcement thatKinds of Kindnessis an Official Selection at the2024 Cannes Film Festival. The anticipation for Lanthimos’Kinds of Kindnesshas reached all-time highs coming off such a successful Oscar campaign forPoor Things....

Law & Orderis adding some Emmy-nominated firepower in Season 24. Fresh off of her most recent role in the blockbuster sequelTwisters,Maura Tierneyhas joined the long-running procedural crime drama as a series regular asexclusively reported by TV Line. Details about her character have yet to be revealed, though she’s said to be boarding the cast as a lieutenant. She’ll officially join the program when the new season premieres on October 3, marking her return as a fixture in the NBC Thursday lineup since her time onER....

Everyone knows thatThe Godfather: Part IIis therare sequel that matches (if not exceeds) the greatnessofFrancis Ford Coppola’sThe Godfather. Then there isThe Godfather Part III, the quintessential misbegotten sequel that avid fans prefer to erase from their memory. Besides a 2006 video game and a Paramount+ series,The Offer, about the making of the original film,The Godfatherhas been devoid of IP exploitation. BetweenPart IIandPart III,an unknown quasi-sequel toThe Godfatherwas released with little fanfare,and most people today are completely oblivious to its connection toMario Puzo’s source material....

Could one ever suffer from success? That could very well be the case for author,George R.R. Martin. Ever since HBO decided to adapt his novel series,A Song of Ice and Fire, into the television series,Game of Thrones, everything has changed dramatically for Martin. Besides having to contribute to the development of one of the greatest television series ever, the author has also had to contribute to conversationsregarding multiple spinoffsin the years that have followed....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 15 of Tracker This week’s episode ofTrackerbrought back a key figure in the series, and one who has already made a lasting impact on Colter’s journey. Billie (played by Justin Hartley’s wife,Sofia Pernas) first appeared in Season 1 as a nemesis to Colter (Justin Hartley), but her character evolved past that after her reappearance in Season 2. In Episode 3, “Bloodlines,“Billie calls on Colter for help with a casein her small hometown, a place where she feels alienated after leaving under complicated circumstances....

An actor of unbelievable versatility who has become one of Hollywood’s most reliably phenomenal performers,Mahershala Alihas appeared in everything from major blockbuster franchises to Academy Award-winning indie masterpieces. Having started his acting career in the 2000s, debuting in the largely unseen 2003 comedyMaking Revolution, Ali would begin his quite drastic ascent to stardom through the early part of the 2010s. With supporting roles in Netflix’sHouse of Cardsand the latter part ofThe Hunger Gamesmovie series, Ali kickstarted his rise to prominence before becoming an international sensation with his Oscar-winning work inMoonlight....

The term “graphic novel” refers to, in simplistic terms, a book in comic format. In a more technical sense, graphic novels differ from comic books because graphic novels are typically longer and more mature, and most importantly, they tell one story with a definitive ending. On the other hand, comic books are short and are issued over and over again, telling several smaller stories within a larger arc. Comic books are also meant to go on for years or even decades....

Horror is one of the most engaging genres of media. It activates the senses, raises heart rates, and makes the palms sweaty. What makes horror movies especially entertaining is their structure; many horror movies incorporate a mix of genre conventions and tropes in unique and meaningful ways. From silent classics likeNosferatuall the way toThe Babadookand other elevated horror offerings of today, the genre is quite versatile. One of the most common tropes found in horror movies is “The Final Girl....

Carrying the epicHarry Potterfranchise on one’s back is no small feat. Because of this, the series must be led bya relatable hero who is also a complex and layered character. Harry Potter is an excellent example of such a hero. While on the surface, he may appear to bean arrogant, popular jockwho always gets his way, looking deeper into Harry’s psyche and experiences revealsa whole world of conflicts and beliefs that shape his actions....

Phase 5 of the MCU came to an end, and the main complaint is that it didn’t feel like a phase at all.Scattered projects with no real interconnectednessare what characterized this middle chapter of the Multiverse Saga. Still, the phase’s last outing,Ironheart, proves that if anything, the MCU still has stories to tell if it’s willing to return to the basics. And by basics, we mean the machinery that kickstarted this age of heroes: the tech armor....