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It’s weird to remember how, when Netflix launched, all of its series were very, very targeted to adult audiences. Now, in these post-Stranger Thingsdays, it seems like nearly every other new series launching is tailored for teens — albeit much savvier, more adult teens than those in the pre-streaming days. And within that parameter is a fascinating range of tones, characters, and narratives, not to mention a real emphasis on diversity....

Over the past few months, news has been creeping in aboutPacific Rim 2. We learned thatDaredevil: Season 1 showrunnerSteven S. DeKnightwould be taking over directing dutiesfromGuillermo del Toro(who will return in a producing capacity),Derek Connolly(Jurassic World) would be handling the script, and thatJohn Boyegahad been castin the lead role of Stacker Pentecost’s (Idris Elba) son. Today, we finally know when we’ll be seeing the jaegers and the kaiju again. Universal and Legendary Pictures have announced thatPacific Rim 2will open on August 27, 2025....

With CinemaCon in full swing in Las Vegas right now, the other day I got to attend the Paramount Pictures presentation. During the event, the studio revealed the first footage fromTravis Knight’sBumblebeemovie, Bad Robot’s first R-rated movieOverlord, and some insane looking new footage fromChristopher McQuarrie’sMission: Impossible - Fallout. Trust me, as someone that has seen countless movies and action set pieces, watchingTom CruiseandHenry Cavilljump out of a plane at 30,000 feet and then try and do synchronized action that has to hit very specific marks was astounding and made me truly believe Tom Cruise is superhuman....

Welcome back toTheCollider Pop Culture Review, in which Collider’s weekend editor Vinnie Mancuso wakes up only slightly hungover on a Saturday to rate the week’s biggest stories in film and television on a scale from 1 to 10. (1 is soul-crushingly bad, 10 is mind-blowingly incredible.) This week: Matt Reeves’The Batmanwill reportedly begin filming in November with no word yet on who is under the mask, Netflix revealedThe Punisherseason 2’s premiere date with a dark trailer,Aquamanis officially the highest-grossing movie in the DCEU, and Todd McFarlane would like you to know well in advance that you will not enjoy hisSpawnmovie....

Following his Oscar-winning performance inThe Untouchables,Sean Conneryfound various roles worlds away from hisJames Bonddays. While the legendary star retained his tough guy charisma in a series of action-adventure vehicles, he often took on projects that spoke about something deeper than just providing an entertaining thrill ride. His 1995 mystery thrillerJust Causenot only accomplished that, but it was also released at a very ironic time. Based onJohn Katzenbach’s 1992 novel,Just Causetakes a sensitive subject matter regarding the complex nature of the criminal justice system and finds a clever way to twist expectations....

It was only a matter of time. WhileJ.J. Abramsis the director and co-writer ofStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, we know that he wasn’t the film’s first director or writer. Those honors went toColin Trevorrow, who was tapped to take the helm way back in 2015. He developed theStar Wars 9script with his frequent collaboratorDerek Connollyover the next few years, but in 2017 Trevorrow departed the project due to creative differences....

Be aware there are fullspoilersfor The 100 Season 5 finale below. Few series have the guts to reinvent themselves as frequently and fearlessly asThe 100. The CW drama just wrapped its fifth season with a banger of a finale, “Damocles - Part Two,” and once again reset the stakes for the long-running tale of survival with a soft reboot that opens countless doors for world-building and evolution. Somehow, it’s about the fifth timeThe 100has pulled off that trick – though this one is definitely the biggest reinvention yet....

The Western genre has had its ups and downs across film and television history.Far from its heyday in the early 20th century, the genre is neverthelessarguably at its peak in the 21st, and it’s all thanks to Hollywood’s smaller screen sibling. TV in the 21st century has exploded into big-budget life, thanks in no small part to the improvement in technology and the rise of streamers. Because of this,the epic scope of the West is now able to be captured on the small screen, leading to a renaissance for the genre on our television sets....

HBO’sThe Leftovershas never really been a show about answers. In fact, the very first episode beginsafterthe inciting event—when roughly 2% of the world’s population suddenly vanished. Throughout three seasons, the series chronicled the impact of the Sudden Departure on those left behind, resulting in an intensely emotional, surprisingly funny, and oftentimes downright weird story about grief, loss, and feeling broken. In fact, early on in the show’s run, co-creator/showrunnerDamon Lindelofcame out and said he had no interest in explaining the Sudden Departure, (nor did authorTom Perotta’s book, from which the show was based)....

Disney has released a series of character posters for the highly anticipated new filmThe Lion King. The movie is, of course, based on the iconic 1994 Disney animated film, but this time around directorJon Favreau(The Jungle Book,Iron Man) is utilizing cutting-edge technology to present a world full of photoreal characters. That means the African animals that populate the film are all made to look completely real, to the point that you’d be forgiven for mistaking this for a “live-action remake” even though it’s mostly animated....

We’ve got some hot off the press news surrounding the prequel tale of everyone’s favorite demon-hunting family. It has been revealed thatMeg Donnelly(American Housewife) andDrake Rodger(The In Between) will hop on board the CW’sThe Winchesters. The two performers will be joiningNida Khurshid(Station 19) andJojo Fleites,whose castings were announced just last week.Supernaturalwriter and producerRobbie Thompsonis teaming up withSupernaturalstarJensen Acklesand Ackles' wife and actressDanneel Ackles(One Tree Hill) to create the series alongside Warner Bros....

It’s no secret that the final season ofGame of Thronesremains controversial.While by no means universally hated, the struggle to stick the landing for an unfinished series remained evident to many. However, there are still bright spots to be found, and perhaps the greatest example can be found in the second episode, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” Although the series has often excelled at contained episodes, many of them areheavily battle focused,this one remains unique for its focus on character drama....

Disney has released finalToy Story 4trailer that offers closer look at the highly anticipated and long-in-the-works sequel, along with a couple of new images. The follow-up continues the beloved Pixar franchise after the concluding events ofToy Story 3, which found Andy giving his toys away to youngster Bonnie. InToy Story 4, the characters embark on an all-new adventure that begins Bonnie’s room, which involves new character Forky—a spork who’s been made into a toy, and who now faces an existential crisis....