The fans wanted it, and the cast definitely wanted it too, but sadly, this is where the journey ends for Ingrid Yun (Arden Cho), the driven Korean American lawyer who we watched strive hard to balance her personal and professional life on Netflix’s legal dramaPartner Track. After airing for just one season, Netflix has cancelled the show due to lackluster ratings and its failure to meet the streamer’s requirements to qualify for a renewal....
The CW’sReign, starringAdelaide Kaneas the famous Mary, Queen of Scots, quickly became a fan-favorite show. Though it may not have been the most historicallyaccurateperiod drama — like Mary having silky black hair, instead of unforgettable red — the creative liberties taken by the writers often added far more than it hindered the capability of telling a show that did Mary and all other historical figures justice. As an example of one of the creative liberties that enhanced the show, the supernatural plays a relatively big part in the early seasons, with the court Seer in France, Nostradamus (Rossif Sutherland), having predicted Francis’ impending death....
Netflix has risen dramatically over the years, starting from being a DVD rental service to becoming a powerful studio capable of challenging the traditional windowing period for major film producers. Although Netflix has certainly put a ton of emphasis on its original television shows, the studio has bankrolled the passion projects of iconic filmmakers likeMartin Scorsese,JoelandEthan Coen,Alfonso Cuaron,Noah Baumbach,Guillermo del Toro,andDee Rees, among others. Unfortunately, Netflix has a pesky habit of picking up interesting independent films and failing to promote them once they actually debut on the service....
Rooney Marahas had an interesting career thus far, and she’s changing things up once again by signing onto a project of a very different sort. PerVariety, the actress will lead a pop star drama fromThe Childhood of a LeaderfilmmakerBrady Corbet, which will see recording artistSia(of “Cheap Thrills” and “Titanium” fame) providing a full soundtrack of original songs. TitledVox Lux, the story takes place over the course of 15 years, charting “the rise of Celeste from the ashes of a major national tragedy to pop superstardom....
[Note: Before the TIFF 2016 Press & Industry screening, a publicist for Universal announced that this was still a work in progress. However, the film looked totally finished. There were no animatics or storyboards or anything like that. It’s possible they could still add or subtract scenes before the film is released in December, but what I saw looked like a complete film.] I’m not a big fan of Illumination Entertainment’s films....
This isn’t the time to put a frown on your face yet, asSmileis still scaring its way onto our screens with a featurette showcasing lead actressSosie Baconperforming behind the scenes. Since its theatrical release, the trauma-inducing,Parker Finn-directed horror film has achieved a significant milestone, earning a considerably fair global box office and a 78% audience rating onRotten Tomatoes, as well as a 79% critics' score. Of course, to create a film that is as terrifying as the trailer suggests, you need a talented cast, crew, and an effective lead actress—and Bacon has yet again proven that she’s a force to be reckoned with in the horror genre, showing off an emotional performance that perfectly embodies a sensible thinker individual falling deeply into madness....
Earlier today, we learned thatSony pulled their upcoming superhero movieSilver & Blackfrom their release schedule.The Marvel Comics adaptation, which teams up the female characters Silver Sable and Black Cat in their own adventure, had previously been dated for July 21, 2025, but with the film had not yet rolled into production. The release date shift came ahead of the theatrical release forVenom, which marks the studio’s foray into non-Spider-Man superhero movies, and the decision left fans wondering if it might indicate a change in plans for Sony’s growing superhero lineup (especially consideringSilver & Blackwas set as “unlisted” rather than simply pushed back)....
Han Solo has long been a fan-favorite character from theStar Warsuniverse even ifHarrison Ford- the actor who brought him to life - doesn’t share the same level of obsessive excitement for the rebellious hero. Ford has long been reluctant to embrace the geeky side of the fandoms surrounding both his space smuggler persona and his archaeologically inclined professorIndiana Jones, but late in his career it seems as if he’s come to appreciate their existence a bit more....
The panels forStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerand the highly anticipated Disney+ showThe Mandaloriancertainly stole a good deal of the spotlight at Star Wars Celebration Chicago this year, but there is no overlooking one of the most incredible aspects of the event - the community. Thousands of life-longStar Warsdiehards and budding fans turn out not just for the panels, the autograph opportunities and the must-have merchandise; they also hit the show floor to show off their love of the brand through cosplay....
Following the Netflix seriesStranger Things' epic Season 4 finale, Collider’sSamantha Coleysat down to interview the Rodeo FX’s VFX Supervisor,Julien Heryon all things visual effects. In the fourth season, theDuffer Brotherstake their fans even deeper into the expansive Upside Down, with ambitious shots of the wicked terrain never before seen. According to Hery, some of those shots in question took nearly a full two years to complete. AsStranger Thingshas progressed, so too has the world-building....
Hugh Jackmanhas been one of the most hardworking actors in the industry for over a decade, and that’s not just limited to playing the character of Logan in theX-Menfilm franchise. Prior to being cast in the comic book movie that changed the genre forever, Jackman had an active role in live theater, and first broke out with his award-winning performance in the revival ofOklahoma!Although this year saw himreturning to play everyone’s favorite Canadian mutant once moreinDeadpool & Wolverine, he’s a versatile actor whose impressive roles includeDarren Aronofsky’s transfixing science fiction epicThe Fountainand the emotionally grueling crime thrillerPrisoners....
In the Netflix seriesThe Umbrella Academy, the primary care-giver for the seven superpowered children adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore) is Grace (Jordan Claire Robbins), who appears to be the perfect housewife and mother, but as A.I., it’s actually because she was programmed that way. As the only mother Luther (Tom Hopper), Diego (David Castañeda), Allison (Emmy Raver-Lampman), Klaus (Robert Sheehan), Vanya (Ellen Page) and Number Five (Aidan Gallagher) have ever known, she has encouraged them through their own personal struggles, but she’s also made them wonder whether she’s evolved enough that her emotions toward them are real....
Something strange is afoot in the swell suburban hamlet of Westview, as seen in the latestWandaVisiontrailer. The first of a hefty line-up of Marvel shows coming toDisney+in 2021 is set to premiere in one month.WandaVision, which starsElizabeth OlsenandPaul Bettanyrespectively reprising their MCU characters Wanda Maximoff and Vision, will launch on Disney+ in January 2021. Then throughout 2021,Marvel TV showsThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier,Loki,What If…?, andHawkeyewill also make their way to the Disney streaming service....
