It might be impossible to execute a perfect plot twist that no viewer sees coming, but the best plot twists do at least take most viewers by surprise. There’s a fine art to having just the right amount of foreshadowing and hints to make a surprising plot development make sense in hindsight, but not so much that it becomes too obvious what the twist will be well before it happens....
Aviron Pictures has released the first trailer for the upcoming filmAfter. Based on the romance novel of the same name by authorAnna Todd—which was initially published on the website Wattpad before getting a print edition—the story follows a dedicated college student named Tessa (Josephine Langford) whose guarded world opens up when she meets the dark and mysterious Hardin Scott (Hero Fiennes Tiffin). There are a few things to unpack here. First and foremost, this movie looks like the teen version ofFifty Shades of Grey, where an introverted girl gets mixed up with a dark and extremely sexual man who then opens up her world....
It’s been almost two weeks since Disney made the bombshell announcement that their long-awaited fifth Avengers movie,Avengers: Doomsday, would be delayed by seven months, from its original May 2026 date to December of that year. The news shocked the entertainment business, not only for what it meant for the MCU but because it instantly turned December 2026 into arguably the most crowded month movie-wise in recent memory. A total of four other major blockbusters are receiving theatrical releases during the month, plus a Netflix release that might be a true power player....
One of the greatest to ever sit in a director’s chair,Martin Scorseseis a living legend of cinema. Whether it was his early days working as an editor on the famousWoodstockdocumentary or the exceptionalKillers of the Flower Moon, Scorsese’s eye for detail and distinct authorial style have made him one of the most recognizable names in the annals of film. Many have discussedwhat exactly Scorsese’s best work isand, in doing so, discussed which decade he has worked best in....
With directorAnna Foerster’sLounow streaming on Netflix, I recently spoke toAllison JanneyandJurnee Smollettabout making the action-thriller. Written byMaggie CohnandJack Stanleyfrom a story by Cohn, the film is about a woman, Lou (Janney), who is trying to put her dangerous past behind her when she is asked to help a desperate mother (Smollett) find her kidnapped daughter during a massive storm. Lou also starsLoganMarshall-Green,Ridley Asha Bateman, andMatt Cravenand is produced by Bad Robot’sJ....
In case you missed some of the news out of the world of animation this week, don’t fret; we’ve got it covered for you right here in one convenient location. From the first images from new series, to new trailers for reimagined series, and the latest news for all things animated, we’ll have it here. And we’ll be back to do it again next week! This week’s animation news includes a newVoltronseries arriving on Netflix, lots ofJustice Leaguetalk, crossover news from the world of video games, and an NSFW trailer for the animated filmNerdlandfeaturing the voices ofPaul RuddandPatton Oswalt....
Along withFrancisco Gonzalez’s excellent weekly news recaps–This Week in Superhero NewsandThis Week in Movie Trailers–we’re happy to provide you withThis Week in Animation Newsto get you caught up on all things animated you might have missed over the past seven days. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! This week, we’ve already seen the stunning start toMoana’s box office performance with a record-setting Tuesday preview for the Thanksgiving holiday week....
If you’re already sold on seeingAnt-Man and the Waspin theaters, then you’re going to want to go ahead andget your tickets through Fandangonow. If you need a little extra convincing, maybe this brand new TV spot forPeyton Reed’s Marvel Studios super-sequel will do the trick. It offers up an explanation for just what the title characters were up to inAvengers: Infinity Warand teases how the films connect. Well, sort of, since it’s done in the signature style of the shrinking/embiggening Marvel movie’s particular brand of humor....
Worlds collide afterImagine Dragonsreleased a cinematic music video set within the world ofArcane, aLeague of Legendsseries soon to premiere on Netflix. The band’s new single,Enemy, follows the character of Jinx and features the artists’ frequent collaboratorJID. This video also serves as a trailer for the upcoming series Arcane based on the hit free-to-play MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Game) available on PC. Arcaneis set to air 9 episodes, premiering a little over one week after the music video release and will air over a three-week period....
Asa Butterfieldgot a very early start in this industry, gaining a good deal of notoriety with one of his very first credits, the award-winningThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas. His career hasn’t lost an ounce of momentum since and it’s propelled him forward to his very first lead role in a series - and some of his best work in my opinion - playing Otis Milburn in Netflix’sSex Education. As you’ll hear me say in this edition ofCollider Connected, I can’t imagine having the drive and professionalism to churn out next-level work in feature films at such a young age....
I’ll believeBad Boys 4 Lifeis a reality when cameras start rolling, but the project is certainly closer to a reality than it ever has been before.Adil El ArbiandBilall Fallah(Black) are set to direct from a script byPeter Craig,Joe Carnahan, andChris BremmerwithWill SmithandMartin Lawrencereturning to play lead detective Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett, respectively.Joe Pantolianois also back to play Captain Howard. Varietyreports thatAlexander Ludwig,Vanessa Hudgens, andCharles Meltonwill be newcomers to theBad Boysfranchise, with the latest installment involving a new threat emerges in Miami....
Here are some of my favorite things: TheDragon Ballsaga and its latest mobile gameDragon Ball Legends, the endlessly giggle-inducing comedianRon Funches, and late-night veteranConan O’Brien. So imagine my surprise when all of them united in a bout of video game skills as part of TBS' latest installment of"Clueless Gamer.“You can watch the video for yourself below, but for the uninitiated in all things “Clueless Gamer” andDragon Ball Legends, let me try to sum it up....
Emmy-nominated actorDavid Oyelowohas signed on to joinGugu Mbatha-Rawin HBO Max’s limited series adaptation ofJP Delaney’s bestselling bookThe Girl Before, the streamer announced Tuesday. The psychological thriller follows Mbatha-Raw’s Jane, who gets the chance to move into a beautiful, ultra-minimalist house designed by a mysterious architect (Oyelowo). There’s just one catch – she’ll have to abide by his list of stringent rules. As Jane starts to feel the house changing her in unexpected ways, she makes the shocking discovery that her predecessor Emma died in the house, forcing her to confront unnerving similarities....
