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Superhero Bits: Comic Creators Want A New Marvel Vs DC Crossover, Evangeline Lilly Apologizes & More By Ethan Anderton/March 27, 2020 6:00 pm EST Could there be a Marvel vs DC crossover that comes together after the coronavirus pandemic is through? Want to learn how to draw Spider-Man? When did Awesome Con get postponed to? Which Iron Man 2 actor got arrested and why? Did you read Evangeline Lilly’s apology about her bad stance on coronavirus self-quarantine?...

The Roger Corman Quarantine Film Festival Is Asking For Submissions From Your Home And Backyard By Ethan Anderton/April 16, 2020 9:00 am EST Since we’re still all going to be stuck in quarantine for at least a few more weeks, you might be looking for something else to occupy your time. If you’re an aspiring filmmaker looking to get a little creative, or you just want to try your hand at making a movie of your own, legendary B-movie producer Roger Corman has an opportunity for you....

Theme Park Bits: Magic Kingdom Entrance Updates, Pop-Up Mickey Celebration Extended, And More By Josh Spiegel/July 27, 2019 11:00 am EST In this edition of Theme Park Bits: Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade is getting enhanced. Disney Springs has a Descendants-themed dance party going on now. Changes are coming to the Magic Kingdom entryway. And more! Fans of Mickey Mouse can rejoice, because the pop-up celebration focusing on the big guy himself is getting an extended run at the Downtown Disney shopping district in the Disneyland Resort....

Watch This: Simon Hatt’s ‘Hammer Down’ Is The Action-Packed Trucker-Western Father-Daughter Short Film You Need Right Now By Peter Sciretta/Nov. 3, 2020 11:00 am EST I love short films. They are a storytelling form that allows for interesting twists and turns on the familiar, giving filmmakers a place to hone their craft. Short films are where I first discovered filmmakers like Jason Reitman before they started making features. As the owner of a film website, I get sent a lot of short films and I’ll be quite honest: most of them are bad....

By Hoai-Tran Bui/Sept. 14, 2020 11:00 am EST HBO Max is pulling out all the stops for Zack Snyder’s Justice League, which got the red carpet rolled out for it at the DC FanDome virtual event. In addition to the starry panel with the cast and crew on the first FanDome day, the second day of the virtual fan event brought longtime Snyder collaborator Junkie XL to tease his new score for Justice League, including a preview of a brand new theme for the superhero film....

‘Caster’: Akiva Goldsman To Produce Film Adaptation Of Magic-Themed YA Novel By Ben Pearson/Aug. 13, 2020 5:30 pm EST The studio is developing a film version of author Elsie Chapman’s novel, which is described by the writer as “Fight Club meets magic.” The movie is set be produced by Scholastic Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment, and Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, Batman & Robin) and his Weed Road Pictures. Goldsman has an iffy record when it comes to adaptations....

‘E.T. The Extra Terrestrial’ Honest Trailer: This Might Just Be A Skewering Of ‘Mac And Me’ By Ethan Anderton/July 30, 2020 6:00 am EST E.T. The Extra Terrestrial is a cinematic masterpiece from director Steven Spielberg when he was at the top of his game. It’s a touching story about childhood mixed with a harrowing sci-fi adventure that packs a hefty emotional punch, but it still makes for a great movie to show your kids....

“For The Moment The Door Is Closed” For Spider-Man’s Return To The MCU, Sony Pictures CEO Says By Ben Pearson/Sept. 6, 2019 6:16 am EST After Jon Favreau gave fans a little bit of hope about the possibility of Spider-Man maybe, perhaps, possibly, conceivably returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra has seemingly put the nail in the coffin on that thought – for now, anyway....

‘Gretel & Hansel’ Trailer: The Classic Folktale Gets A Creepy New Adaptation By Chris Evangelista/Jan. 2, 2020 7:18 am EST The classic folktale from The Brothers Grimm gets a horrific update with Gretel and Hansel. Oz Perkins, director of The Blackcoat’s Daughter, helms this creepy take on the tale, which features It star Sophia Lillis as one-half of the young duo that finds themselves the target of a very hungry witch....

‘Palmer’ Trailer: Justin Timberlake Returns To Acting In An Emotional Apple TV+ Film By Hoai-Tran Bui/Dec. 17, 2020 2:00 pm EST It’s been a while since we’ve seen Justin Timberlake onscreen, let alone in a dramatic role (no, the Trolls movies don’t count). But the multi-hyphenate is flexing his acting chops again in Palmer, a new Apple TV+ drama film in which Timberlake stars as an ex-con who adjusts to life after prison, and finds himself unexpectedly caring for a gender non-conforming boy....

By Chris Evangelista/May 14, 2020 12:00 pm EST Variety says that Luca Guadagnino is directing the Scarface remake, and I have to say, that’s a bit surprising. Guadagnino isn’t exactly the person I’d picture helming this sort of project – and that’s what makes it exciting. Rather than go for someone obvious, Universal is turning to someone unexpected. The logic is sound: if you’re going to remake something so many people consider a classic you might as well try to do something new with it....

‘Snow White’ Ride At Disneyland Is Getting A Reimagined Happily Ever After And Other Updates By Ethan Anderton/Nov. 27, 2019 1:30 pm EST Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first feature length animated film from Walt Disney Animation. The movie inspired one of the earliest attractions in the Fantasyland section of Disneyland in California. But when Fantasyland was updated in 1983, the ride was given a complete overhaul with new technology, a new facade, and even a new name....

‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ Concept Art Shows Off More Looks At Dark Rey By Ben Pearson/April 27, 2020 5:00 pm EST When a Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer debuted at Star Wars Celebration last August (what a comparatively simpler time!), fans lost their minds at one particularly explosive piece of imagery: Daisy Ridley’s Rey, hooded in dark robes, wielding a red double-bladed lightsaber which flipped up to create a dual blade....

‘Tesla’ Review: Ethan Hawke Shines In This Magnetic, Unconventional Biopic By Marisa Mirabal/Aug. 21, 2020 10:00 am EST The word ‘Tesla’ is mostly associated with Elon Musk’s company these days, but it was named after a famous scientist who was way ahead of his time. Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was an inventor, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, and futurist who conjured theories of text messages and fiber optic internet in the late 1800s....

‘Triple Frontier’ Review: A Great Cast Scowls And Shoots Their Way Through This Junk Food Action Flick By Chris Evangelista/March 6, 2019 8:00 am EST But the Afflecks eventually left, and Mark Wahlberg stepped in, while Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, and Pedro Pascal also signed on. And then, in a last bit of weirdness, Wahlberg bailed, and Ben Affleck returned. Oscar Isaac joined as well, and at last, Chandor had his cast in place, and Netflix appeared on the scene to help get the movie made....

‘Vampire Chronicles’ Dead At Hulu, But Could Be Resurrected Elsewhere By Chris Evangelista/Dec. 23, 2019 5:00 pm EST The Vampire Chronicles is going to have to find itself a new crypt. Anne Rice was originally working to adapt her best-selling books into a series at Hulu, but that’s no longer happening. Now, Rice and her team are shopping the property around for a new home. At one point, Bryan Fuller was set to work on the show, but eventually parted ways....

Veneno Trailer Based on the memoir Not A Whore, Not A Saint: The Memories of La Veneno by Valeria Vegas, Veneno “follows Valeria, a young journalism student who discovers she has more in common with La Veneno than she thought. The two women were born in very different times, but their stories become intertwined when Valeria writes a book about La Veneno. Through learning more about her, Valeria discovers her chosen family, how to love herself, and the impact of mass media in the life of an enigmatic entertainer....

31 Days Of Streaming Horror: ‘Shadow Of The Vampire’ Reveals The “True” Story Of ‘Nosferatu’ By Chris Evangelista/Oct. 21, 2019 11:00 am EST Welcome to 31 Days of Streaming Horror. Every day this October, we’ll be highlighting a different streaming horror movie to help you get into the Halloween spirit. Today’s entry: Shadow of the Vampire (2000). Shadow of the Vampire 31 Days Of Streaming Horror: ‘Shadow Of The Vampire’ Reveals The “True” Story Of ‘Nosferatu’...

Cool Stuff: Hallmark Has Disney Classics And New Favorites For The 2019 Keepsake Ornaments Collection By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 8, 2019 6:00 am EST Yes, we know it’s still summer. But since Christmas in July is apparently a thing, we figured it couldn’t hurt to round up some of the new Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments that are debuting this year. Previously, we’ve covered new additions to the ever-growing line of decorations with Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pixar Animation and more, but today we’re focusing on strictly Disney....

Cool Stuff: Playmobil Goes ‘Back To The Future’ With A DeLorean Time Machine Playset By Ethan Anderton/May 18, 2020 6:00 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s a good time to be a Back to the Future fan again since this year marks the 35th anniversary of the classic time travel comedy from director Robert Zemeckis. We’ve already seen a reunion of the cast and filmmakers courtesy of Josh Gad’s new nostalgic web series Reunited Apart, and later this year will bring NECA’s first action figures based on the the beloved film franchise....