Harley Quinn: Why HBO Max's Animated Version Is the Best So Far

Harleen Quinzel. Originally, this popular DC villain was only supposed to appear in one episode of theBatman: The Animated SeriesbyPaul DiniandBruce Timm. However, the quirky, yet crazed sidekick made such an impression inJoker’s Favorthat Harley became an overnight sensation. Since then, the character has made over forty appearances in the comic book, television, and movie realm. ThoughMargot Robbie’s recent live-action portrayal is a delight to watch onscreen,Kaley Cuoco’s animated version inHarley Quinnon HBO Max is the best written version thus far....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Jacob Mcfarland

Henry Cavill-Led 'Voltron' Live-Action Adds 'This Is Us', 'Fifty Shades' and '9-1-1' Stars

Like five robotic lions combining to form a giant robot, the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’Voltronis coming together.Sterling K. Brown,Rita Ora, andJohn Kimhave joined the cast of the upcoming live-action anime adaptation.Henry Cavilland newcomerDaniel Quinn-Toyehave already been cast. So far, plot and character details are being kept under wraps for the film, which will begin shooting in Australia in December. However, it does not seem that the film’s cast will be portrayingVoltron’s classic 1980s lineup of Keith, Pidge, Lance, Hunk, and Princess Allura, the five heroes who pilot the lions that combine into the universal defender Voltron....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Amber Gilbert

Homeland Season 6: New Trailer Teases the Return of Quinn

The new, full trailer forHomelandSeason 6 shows a testy time of transition between the newly elected president and the CIA. This is fiction, right? And yet while watching this trailer, one is fairly easy struck I think by howHomelandis joining a growing number of TV series that feel like they are becoming documentaries. Though I was happy at first thatHomelandwould be back on U.S. soil with a more specific scope than some previous seasons, it looks like Saul (at least) will be taking off to Abu Dhabi at one point, so things are already expanding far beyond New York and DC....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Dennis Sanchez

How to Watch Sick

Coming off the heels of 2022, an absolutely sensational year for horror cinema, 2023 has some pretty big bladed gloves to fill if it hopes to compare to some of the last year’s biggest hits likeBarbarianandSmile. That being said, the new year is already a promising start for the horror genre, particularly withBlumhouseandJames Wan’sM3GANhaving already become a viral sensation. Looking forward, there are some other huge projects set to release early in 2023, includingKnock at the Cabin,Scream VI, andEvil Dead Rise, just to name a few....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Wayne Tapia

Joaquin Phoenix to Star in A24 Movie from Beginners Director Mike Mills

Hot off his tour-de-force turn inJoker, Joaquin Phoenixis set to star in an untitled drama from acclaimed indie filmmaker writer-directorMike Millsthat is poised to land at A24, Collider has confirmed. Plot details remain under wraps, and production is slated to this fall, which means it will be the first film Phoenix shoots afterJoker, the gritty DC movie fromTodd Phillipsthat has been winning raves from festival critics, and earned its lead the Best Actor prize at the Venice Film Festival....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Kimberly Robinson

Legends of Tomorrow Recap: "Blood Ties"

In “Blood Ties,”Legends of Tomorrowblasts us back into ancient Egypt where Vandal Savage is doing some light reading, only to be confronted by a hooded figure promising to end his life once and for all. This mysterious assassin turns out to be none other than Rip Hunter, who has traveled into the past (during his future) to put an end to Vandal. From here we leap back to the 1970s where the team is attempting to save Kendra/Hawkgirl’s life while also figuring out the best way to take Savage down a peg....

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Brian White

Mallrats 2 Plot Details Revealed by Kevin Smith, Plus How Sequel Happened

Leave it to director/writer/raconteurKevin Smithto drop some exciting new information about the upcomingMallrats 2very casually during an interview. Smith’s focus onMallrats 2, a sequel to 1995’sMallratsstarringJason LeeandJeremy Londonas two dudes passing time at the mall after getting unceremoniously dumped by their girlfriends, has been renewed as we enter into the new year. Earlier this week, Smith shared onInstagramhow theMallratssequel may end up titled “Twilight of the Mallrats.” The director’s comments about theMallrats 2have left us looking back at his guest appearance on an earlierepisode ofComic Book Shoppinghosted by Collider’s ownCoy Jandreau....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Lauren Ramirez

Mary Poppins Returns: Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda on the Sequel

From directorRob Marshall,Mary Poppins Returnssees the practically perfect nanny return to help the Banks family find the joy and wonder that’s been missing from their lives since suffering a personal tragedy. Michael Banks (Ben Whishaw) has been lost since the death of his wife, leaving his three children (Pixie Davies,Nathanael SalehandJoel Dawson), his sister Jane (Emily Mortimer) and the housekeeper (Julie Walters) with the task of holding the family together, which is seemingly impossible until the magical Mary Poppins (the equally magicalEmily Blunt) teams up with her lamplighter friend Jack (Lin-Manuel Miranda) to show them that anything is possible, if you just believe it can be....

July 28, 2025 · 14 min · 2835 words · Jacob Taylor

Men in Black International Box Office Takes the Top Spot in Friday Debut

Sony’sMen in Black: Internationallooks to take the top spot at the Friday box office in its debut, but that’s probably the best news the franchise installment is going to see. It’s on track for a projected $26+ million total this weekend. That’s less than a quarter of the reported $110 million production budget for the sci-fi action comedy that reunitesThor: RagnarokstarsChris HemsworthandTessa Thompson. Critically crushed and suffering from a distinct lack of buzz, it’s looking like a misfire for theMiBteam....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Ian Jarvis

Morgan Wallen Gives His Side Of The Story Following SNL Incident

Country music starMorgan Wallenhas never been one to conform to society’s expectations of him as an artist or a celebrity. The “Thinkin' Bout Me"singer recently made headlines not for following trends but by boldly following his own path after abruptly walking off the stage following a performance onSaturday Night Live. The reaction from the cast and audience was instant, and Wallen was bombarded with praise and criticism. Not one to turn the other cheek in the face of controversy, the star responded almost instantly on social media with a cryptic post....

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1069 words · Jonathan Torres

Mortal Engines: Christian Rivers on Directing His First Feature

Mortal Enginesmay beChristian Rivers' feature directorial debut, but he knows a thing or two about bringing a highly imaginative, sci-fi/fantasy world to the big screen. He scored an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Visuals Effects for his work onKing Kongand he also worked on all threeThe Lord of the Ringsmovies and all threeThe Hobbitinstallments. But, now it’s time for him to take the reins and helm his own feature, and the pressure was on....

July 28, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Matthew Beck

Movie Talk: Final Rogue One Trailer Coming in October

On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (September 29th, 2016) John Campea, Mark Ellis, Jon Schnepp, Jeremy Jahns and Ashley Mova discuss the following: Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media have releaseda new IMAX trailer forJack Reacher: Never Go Back. When Major Susan Turner, played byCobie Smulders, is arrested for treason,Tom Cruise’sJack Reacher must break her out of prison in order to uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy that will clear their names and save their lives....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Anthony Spencer

New Fantastic Beasts 2 Trailer Reveals the Crimes of Grindelwald

Warner Bros. has released a newFantastic Beasts 2trailer, offering fans a look at the highly anticipated sequel.David Yates, who not only directed the firstFantastic Beastsbut also the final fourHarry Potterfilms starting withOrder of the Phoenix, returns to the director’s chair for the second of a planned five-filmFantastic Beastsfranchise that further reveals the Wizarding World—albeit in the 1920s instead of present day. J.K. Rowlingreturns to pen the script forFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which finds magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his friends enlisted by a young (and very handsome) Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) to help track down the villainous Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), who is amassing an army to rule over all impure muggles and non-magic folk....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Ellen Grimes