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Around 2005, plans were announced to make a sequel toThe Dark Crystal,Jim Henson’s 1982 film. Years went by and the project fell apart, but the sequel has finally found its footing in the form of a new comic book from BOOM! Studios. TitledThe Power of the Dark Crystal, the comic will consist of 12 issues, whichSi Spurrieradapted from the un-produced screenplay byDavid Odell,Annette Odell, andCraig Pearce. Here’s the plot description from a press release:...

There’s a reason that, more often than not, family dramas end up feeling clichéd and too familiar. Most of us have experience with the notion of family, so the genre is inherently relatable, but Hollywood being Hollywood, we are routinely presented with the same story over and over again. Case in point: the overbearing father/mother whose parenting style is then resented by their grown children. This is, on a very simple level, the basic premise forJason Bateman’s second directorial effort,The Family Fang, but the film is refreshingly unique, offering a droll and unexpected spin on the genre that we all know too well....

Brendan Fraser’s career is currently going through something of a renaissance fondly dubbed “Brenaissance,” by fans thanks in part to a brilliant leading performance inThe Whalefor which he has received a few awards including an Academy Award nomination. But before now, Fraser ruled the 90s and early millennium as one of cinema’s major action stars. His role as Rick O’Connell inThe Mummy(1999) established him as a household name and remains one of his most iconic roles to date....

ChristopherNolan, a filmmaker known for high-concept science fiction for adults, is premiering the latest trailer for his upcoming time-bending thrillerTenetonFortnite, a cartoon shooter game played primarily by children. No, I do not understand this strategy either. The officialFortniteTwitter account proudly revealed this information, indicating that the trailer will be played every hour, on the hour, in-game beginning at 8pm EST. Tenetwon’t be the first film to useFortniteas a marketing tool....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for 28 Years Later.Even those who haven’t seen28 Days Laterhave likely seen the bleak imagery ofCillian Murphywandering around the desolate streets of London. It immediately set the tone of the movie;it was going to be a miserable and hopeless take on the apocalypse, devoid of glossy set pieces and focusing on the emotional impact on humanity. It is often cited as one of the most memorable openings to any movie due to its starkness....

From creatorVera Miao, The CW’sTwo Sentence Horror Stories(which started out on CW Seed and is now airing on The CW) is an anthology of contemporary tales of horror inspired by the viral fan fiction idea comprised of two sentences. No matter the advancements in technology, social progress, inequality and environmental degradation, we are still haunted by universal primal fears, filtered through our anxieties, and that’s explored in this series that will send shivers down your spine....

Let me start with the most important thing first:Mission: Impossible – Falloutis a monster home-run of a movie. Writer-directorChristopher McQuarrie(the first director to return to theMissionfranchise) andTom Cruisehave crafted an action extravaganza that’s loaded with tons of “I can’t believe they just did that!” moments. As most of you know, Cruise is famous for doing his own stunts, and what he does inFalloutwill leave your jaw on the ground. But beyond flying a helicopter in crazy ways, riding a motorcycle at high speeds through oncoming traffic in Paris, and jumping out of a plane at thirty-five thousand feet, there is a fight scene in a bathroom withHenry CavillandLiang Yangthat is worth the price of admission alone....

Kim Kardashian’s dating historyis often one that makes headlines. Since her divorce fromKanye West, she has dated the likes of comedianPete Davidsonand her latest relationship was reportedly a nearly year-long stint with football starOdell Beckham Jr.. But that love affair between the athlete andreality queenis seemingly short-lived as reports of their break-up have surfaced.Sources close to the couple have confirmed this week that the couple is no longer together and that Kardashian is single once again but that the two are still friends with each other and it was not a bad faith break-up....

Quick Links With the discussion of humans versus Artificial Intelligence more prevalent than ever,Gareth Edwards' latest film,The Creator, is coming at the perfect time. Edwards is known for his direction ofRogue One, an instant hit when it premiered in 2016, grossing over a billion dollars worldwide. His latest flick has had its own share of hype, not just because of Edwards' direction, but because of its all-star cast and the filmmakers behind it....

Not many movies are 100 years in the making, but Disney’s latest animated film,Wish,is made up of the same things that created the company a century ago. Built from wishing on shooting stars, a now-trademark motif from Disney’s first Academy Award-winning feature-length filmPinocchio,Wishis meant to pay homage to the conglomerate’s roots, inhonor of the one-hundredth year of the Mouse. Yet the film’s themes and messages are not the only way filmmakersChris BuckandFawn Veerasunthronare honoring the projects of the longest-running animation studio in the world, likeSnow WhiteandAlice in Wonderland....

If your LaCie hard drive is not recognized by your computer, it can be quite alarming. However, most of the time it is due to connection issues or settings of the drive. Therefore, it is important to go through a series of checks before assuming that the drive is damaged. To begin with, check if the USB cable is properly plugged in and the drive is receiving power. Next, ensure that the drive appears in your computer’s Disk Management system....

Spoilers ahead forThe Matrix Reloaded,The Matrix Revolutions,andAvengers: Infinity War. When I sawThe Matrix Reloadedin May 2003, I was blown away. I was all in on the bigger world the Wachowskis were setting up, and spent the summer and fall endlessly theorizing online about what the conclusion,The Matrix Revolutions, could hold. Then the sequel came out, was the cinematic equivalent of a big, wet fart, and my high opinion ofReloadedfaded away....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Ahsoka. Now that we have officially crossed the midway point forAhsoka,Dave Filonihas returned to not only pen Episode 5, titled “Shadow Warrior,” but todirect it as well. With the episode simultaneously airing intheaters across the country, it appears that Filoni is trying to prepare himself for a silver-screen debut, though it seems that he still needs to hone his craft. Cinematic digital landscapes and dramatic Light Side vs....