Shōgun’s Toda Mariko, one of the FX series' standouts, is played by the swiftly risingAnna Sawai. After finishingthe finale, you may find yourself wanting more from Sawai, and you’re in luck! This isn’t the first instance of Sawai being a scene-stealing favorite. In Apple TV+‘sMonarch: Legacy of Monsters, Sawai stood her ground amid Godzilla, the monstrous Titans, and evenKurt Russell. Recently renewed fora second season,Monarchstars Sawai as Cate Randa, a descendant of a long line that tracks back to the earliest days of Monarch’s existence....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Even though the series has only released its first two episodes,Star Wars: Skeleton Crewis already the most delightfulStar Warsseries tobe released in the Disney era. From the endearing performances of the show’s young stars to its unique focus on the grounded aspects of the known galaxy, the new release from showrunnersJon WattsandChristopher Fordseems poisedto deliver a formative adventureto longtime fans looking for something that captures their sense of childhood wonder....

You know the murder mystery genre has made a resurgence — or perhaps never truly died — when there’s even a scene in a new murder mystery show remarking on it. That’s the case, no pun intended, for Netflix’s new seriesThe Residence, produced in partnership with Shondaland and created byPaul William Davies(For The People,Scandal). But it’s not enough to merely acknowledge the uptick in onscreen mysteries that people love tuning in to solve; to stand out from the rest of the pack, which now includes mysteries of both awhodunitand ahowcatchem-stylenature, you have tooffer a new concept while unspooling twists and turnsthat keep viewers reeled in....

James Bondis a franchise that has been popular for over sixty years,and it is largely because of the saga’s willingness to innovate. While there is certainly a formula that ensures that each Bond film has certain recurring elements, the series would not have the same longevity if it did not show a willingness to crossover with other genres. More often than not, Bond films tend to work as standalone thrillers that are accessible by a wide audience, even if they are not familiarwith the other installments in the series....

With heart-pounding intrigue, twisting narratives, and palpable high-stakes all inherent qualities of a great espionage yarn, it is no surprise that spy movies have excelled as evergreen entertainment for decades. This engrossing brilliance has made the transition to television as well, although, bizarrely, many of the best spy television series have struggled to standout on the small screen. In addition to featuring traditional spy stories likeThe AmericansandHomeland, there have also been television series that have experimented with other genres as well, with the likes ofCounterpartandAndorincorporating sci-fi into the spy narrative....

Kevin Costnerhas returned to his favorite genre once again for the Western,Horizon: An American Saga. The first chapter was released in late June, and will receive a digital release July 16.It hasn’t yet been received as warmlyas his earlier Westerns, but there’s time for the future installments to improve on the tale. While not his best, it is a reminder of the warmhearted stories and authentic characters Costner excels at....

Steven Spielberg’s 1993 sci-fi-horrorJurassicParkraised for the bar for genre films as it broke global box-office records. Beloved by many, it quickly went on to inspire two direct sequels and a revival trilogy – though they’ve never quite captured the charm of the original. RELATED:Every Steven Spielberg Movie Ranked from Worst to Best As far as soft horror franchises go,Jurassic Parkhas sparked fear into audiences through the magic of well-executed visuals, CGI, and the power of imagination....

Some movies are just purely horrifying. Since the dawn of cinema, horror has been at the forefront of entertainment, delivering some of the most spectacular and terrifying films in history. They captivate audiences, sending a shiver down their spines at how thrilling and creepy they can be. Yes, the horror genre is full of some truly frightening movies, but which ones stand out as the most chilling? The following entries are top contenders for the scariest of all time....

Oscar winnerAnne Hathawayand two-time Oscar nomineeJessica Chastainare set to star in the psychological thrillerMothers' Instinct, which will see them play 1960’s housewives whose relationship takes a dark turn. The duo previously co-starred inChristopher Nolan’sInterstellartogether. The story follows best friends and neighbors Alice (Chastain) and Celine (Hathaway) who both live an idyllic, traditional lifestyle with manicured lawns, successful husbands and sons of the same age. Life’s perfect harmony is suddenly shattered after a tragic accident, and their sisterly bond begins to unravel due to feelings of guilt, suspicion and paranoia....

A new Marvel movie is almost here, which means it’s time to break out the new LEGO sets. LEGO has announced five new sets forAvengers: Endgame. While some may want to over-analyze these sets for clues about the plot of the upcoming film, keep in mind that these sets aren’t necessarily drawn from the story, but rather are just ways of mixing and matching the characters to create fun playsets. I’m not saying therewon’tbe a battle against Thanos at the Avengers compound, but I wouldn’t count on it either....

Clone fans rejoice, because we don’t have much longer to wait until we’re reunited with our favorite squad of misfits. Disney+’s animated seriesStar Wars:The Bad Batch, a spin-off ofStar Wars: The Clone Wars, is set to premiere its second season on the streamer on January 4. To build excitement for those who like a good treasure hunt, a brand-new trailer was released exclusively to the series' “Extras” tab on Disney+....

Brian De Palmahas lined up his first film project in half a decade. TheMission: ImpossibleandThe Untouchableshelmer has boarded Domino, an international crime thriller that will starMad Men’sChristina HendricksandGame of Thrones’Nikolaj Coster-Waldauas a pair who teams up to hunt down the mysterious man that murdered a shared friend of theirs and winds up tangled in a dangerous chase with the CIA. The script comes fromKon-TikiscribePetter Skavland, and the buzzy project is headed to the Cannes market this year to find a buyer....

Crash Bandicootcelebrates 25 years of great titles this year. Social games giant King is celebrating in their own way by bringing a mobile running game interpretation of the classic action-adventure platformer to a mobile device near you. And we here at Collider can’t wait to show you more. Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!will launch on March 25th (find pre-registration links here for iOS and Android), but just last week, Collider joined a select group of games journalists from all around the world to get a sneak peek at what King is calling “The CrashiestCrashGame, Ever....