For a while, Netflix refused to confirm rumblings of a possible Frank Castle-centric series in development, but the streaming service eventually gave a formal announcementearlier this yearfollowing the success of the character’s debut inDaredevilseason 2. Now, as the heroes of Hell’s Kitchen are preparing to join forces for theDefendersminiseries event, casting onThe Punisheris underway withBen Barnescoming aboard. Netflix declined to offer comment to Collider for this story, butTV Linestates that Barnes, known for fantastical roles inThe Chronicles of Narnia,Stardust, and the more recentSeventh Son, has been cast in a series regular role....

The story of a murderous vigilante who uses guns to take down scores of people wasn’t appropriate a few weeks ago when a gunman in Las Vegas killed 58 people and injured hundreds more. But since America prides itself on a lack of short-term memory and a desperate need for violence as entertainment,The Punisheris back on the table. While there were rumors that the series might premiere at New York Comic-Con, the panel was pulled in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting....

While the upcoming Halloween season will be full of Michael Myers terrorizing ill-fated babysitters in Haddonfield, he’s not the only spooky icon thehorrorgenre has for the holiday. In terms of the modern genre,Sam fromMichael Dougherty’sTrick ‘r Treathas taken over places likeSpirit Halloween. Now, this lovable demonic protector of Halloween is a part of the seasonal retailer’s animatronic collection. Featured in Spirit Halloween’s 2025 animatronic series,Samstands at over 39-inches-tall (over 3 feet)....

It was definitely a slow week to start 2016 as far as trailers go, but with so many anticipated films and shows coming this year, that is something that will definitely change. One of those anticipated films isZootopiathat releases a new trailer that features a joke on a classic film, popular TV showsArrowandThe Flashreleased their respective mid-season trailers, and spin-off seriesLegends of Tomorrowalso premiered a new trailer. Check them out below....

True Bloodmay not be remembered as the opening salvo in the great undead fiction resurrection of the late aughts/early 2010s, but it was. It debuted in September 2008, that’s before British zombie miniseriesDead Set(October 2008), vampire blockbusterTwilight(November 2008), teen vampire dramaThe Vampire Diaries(September 2009), nihilist zombie dramaThe Walking Dead(October 2010), and white-walking fantasy powerhouseGame of Thrones(April 2011). Created by Academy Award-winning screenwriterAlan Ball—who gifted HBO one of its post-Sopranoscritical darlings inSix Feet Under, a remarkable dramatic achievement that helped to cement the network’s reputation asthehome for elevated drama—True Bloodwas elevated camp, with a strong metaphorical backbone, but it debuted with a relative whimper....

Even for a die-hardTerrence Malickfan like myself, there’s no denying thatVoyage of Timewas at once a remarkable feat and, to put it in my uncle’s terms, a bit much. The “documentary” could easily be passed off as navel-gazing nonsense, and I can’t say I blame those who have taken that position on any version of the movie that’s been screened. Comparisons toPlanet Earthare ridiculous, but the movie does work largely in philosophical curlicues, textures, landscapes, and visions of the natural world....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Warrior Nun Season 2. Despite all the fan raves and positive reviews, Netflix has unfortunately decided to not extendWarrior Nunfor another season. And while Ava Silva (Alba Baptista) managed to save the world from Adriel (William Miller) in Season 2 ofWarrior Nun, a number of questions about the American fantasy drama remain unanswered. Since the series will not be renewed for Season 3, fans might just need to draw their own theories about certain plot directions and character arcs....

There aren’t many directors, especially in America, who have as peerless a record asMartin Scorsese. His only rival, and I don’t think it’s much of a competition, would beClint Eastwood, who has consistently made good and great movies for decades while also being, excuse me, a nonsensical conservative nostalgist in the media and when speaking in general. And to be fair, Scorsese has always had a certain, crucial empathy for matters that disproportionately concern conservatives, such as the freedom that comes with unbridled capitalism and, especially, the nature of religion....

Veteran comedy actorWayne Federmanis joining the cast of HBO’sSilicon Valleyfor its seven-episode final season, Collider has exclusively learned. Silicon Valleyis set to return in October, though production had been delayed until summer to accommodate showrunnerAlec Berg, who also serves as the showrunner of HBO’sBarry. The Emmy-winning series starsThomas Middleditch,Kumail Nanjiani,Martin Starr,Zach Woods,Josh Brener,Jimmy O. Yang,Amanda Crew,Suzanne CryerandMatt Ross. Federman will be playing a character from someone’s past whose identity is being kept under wraps....

Werewolves Withinis like a tasty mug of hot chocolate for fans of Agatha Christie andThe Howling. Forest ranger Finn Wheeler (Sam Richardson) arrives at his new post in the snowy hamlet of Beaverfield when a series of bizarre, gruesome incidents leave the townsfolk convinced a werewolf is among them. Cut off from help by a heavy snowstorm, Finn races to discover the culprit with the help of the town postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) as both tensions and the body count begin to rise....

On this week’sFor Your Consideration, Collider’s awards expertsScott Mantz,Perri NemiroffandJeff Sneiderexamine the Best Actor category and whetherThe IrishmanstarRobert De Nirowill get the last laugh over hisJokerco-starJoaquin Phoenix. The panel agrees that both actors will be nominated this year, so who could give them a run for their money? For starters, there’sAdam Driver, who turns in a career-best performance inMarriage Story, andLeonardo DiCaprio, whose portrayal of a fading movie star whose best days are behind him inOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodcould resonate with older Academy members....

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningrecently wrapped up its second weekend in theaters, and the film claimed another slew of victims after grossing $27 million. At the time of writing,Mission: Impossible 8has earned $122 million domestically and $231 million in international markets for a cumulative haul of $353 million.Tom Cruise’s latest action epic has now out-grossedSpy, the highest-rated movie ofJason Statham’s career, by every metric.The Final Reckoningjust recently passedSpy’s $110 million at the domestic box office, but it had no trouble overtaking the film’s $123 million international total or $233 million global total much earlier....

The White LotusSeason 3 has now officially come to a close, but there have been some varying opinions between critics and audiences. Afteran explosive finale in Thailand,The White LotusSeason 3 has come to rest with scores of 87% from critics and 80% from audiences on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes. This marks the lowest rating ever from critics — Season 1 earned a 90% and Season 2 earned a 94% — but the highest rating for general audiences, who gave both Seasons 1 and 2 a 77%....