If there are two thingsJames Cameronloves, it’s science fiction and the ocean. One or both form the basis of almost everything he’s done throughout this career (be it as a filmmaker or his work as a National Geographic sea explorer), and despite their differences it’s easy to see what connects them — both focus on the exploration of the unknown, often with an unsettling mix of trepidation but also excitement at the wonders we may encounter....

If it’s a third article aboutRobert Pattinsonbeing cast as Batman in the upcoming reboot you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place! While official word hasstillyet to come down from Warner Bros. (which will necessitate a fourth story, natch), the road to Battinson has actually been pretty short and straightforward, and now writer/directorMatt Reevesis chiming in. We’ve known since January of this year thatBen Affleckwas vacating the role of Batman inThe Batman, which has hadWar for the Planet of the Apesfilmmaker Matt Reeves attached to write and direct since Affleck departed the director’s chair in 2017....

Netflix has released the first epic teaser trailer forThe Dark Crystalprequel seriesThe Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, which is based on the iconic 1982 film from pioneerJim Henson. The series consists of 10 one-hour episodes and returns to the world of Thra with an all new adventure, as three Gelfing discover the horrifying secret behind Skeksis’ power and set out on a journey to ignite the fires of rebellion to save their world....

The very first winner of a franchise sets the tone for a series. In 2000 when the world was about to learn the winner of the first season ofSurvivor, the debate became whether the right person won. In the end, the survival guide lost to thereality televisionpersonality.Richard Hatchbecame the face of the program and helped the longevity of the show. It proved right off the bat,Survivorwas more than the title. It was a reality show....

There have been a ton of incrediblehorrorfilms for genre fans to chew on this year. From original gems likeCompanionto blood-soaked franchise returns likeFinal Destination Bloodlines, there’s much to scream about. However, not every sequel has been a success. The biggest example recently wasM3GAN 2.0.The Blumhouse sci-fi action comedy that was light on horror has barely done what its critically-acclaimed original film did in its opening weekend back in 2023. Now the AI panic film is near the end of its theatrical run....

Jason Momoahas been announced as DC’s new big-screenLobo- and if he’s going to get his own solo movie, one A-list action director has volunteered.The Fall Guy’sDavid Leitchwants to do a Lobo feature with Momoa. The director made the offer - “let’s do a Lobo feature” - in a comment on Momoa’s Instagram announcement of his casting. This morning, Momoa (who starred in the previous incarnation of the DC cinematic universe asAquaman) joined the cast of the upcoming featureSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowas the intergalactic bounty hunter and antihero Lobo, who he had long been associated with....

Netflix has shared first look at its upcoming docuseriesAfrican Queens: Njingaby executive producerJada Pinkett Smith. The series will showcase the story of 17th-century warrior queenNjingaby blending dramatization with documentary. The series will trace her rise and reign amid family betrayal and political rivalries. The first look images give a good look at the African queen at various stages of her life. The trailer sees her as a powerful celebrated ruler whose “legacy echoes throughout Africa to this day....

To quote preeminent film scholarVin Diesel: “Da movies.” To elaborate just a bit further, movies really always have been the beacon I’ve used to track the major moments of my life. As yet another year comes to a close, I’ve looked back and realized all of my Top 10 lists embody a different point on the path: 2018 is the yearI fell back in love with movies, 2019 made crystal clear thetype of weird, campy nonsensethat specifically wriggles its way into my heart, and 2020 saw movies quite literallysave my sanity....

HBO has had a number of setbacks recently some of its high-profile series, includingWestworlddelaying production, the scrapping ofDavid Fincher’sUtopiaseries, and thesetbackscausing theLewis and Clarkminiseries to start again from scratch. And now, there seems to be another one to add to the list. The highly-anticipatedVinyl, executive produced byMick JaggerandMartin Scorsese, debuted earlier this year to disappointing numbers because, well, it was generally pretty disappointing. Now, we’re hearing that showrunnerTerence Winter(who has a long history with HBO through his series likeThe SopranosandBoardwalk Empire) is leaving the production over creative differences....

A major staple of San Diego Comic-Con will be sitting out the massive Hall H this year. On the heels of the announcement that Warner Bros. will be hostingan event forIT Chapter Twoon Wednesday nightduring the five-day convention next month comes the news that Warner Bros. will be sitting out Hall H entirely, skipping their traditional Saturday morning three-hour panel. Indeed, in years past the Warner Bros. panel has been a highlight for Comic-Con-goers, as it’s normally where the studio touts a number of upcoming projects—including superhero films....

Despite stellar reviews, jaw-dropping production value, and A-list stars,Blade Runner 2049kind of stalled out at the box office this weekend. The highly anticipated (by some, at least) sci-fi sequel debuted to a very disappointing $31.5 million, way below expectations that pegged the follow-up’s debut at closer to $45 million, more in line withMad Max: Fury Road—another artistic, filmmaker-driven blockbuster. Directed byDenis Villeneuve, the film—which was co-financed by Alcon Entertainment and Sony Pictures, with Warner Bros....

Woof, not the most riveting weekend at the box office, folks.M. Night Shyamalan’s twist-filled comic book character studyGlassremains atop the pile with a $19 million haul, bringing the film’s domestic total to $73.5 million. That’s a win for Shyamalan and Universal, who produced the relatively small film for the pocket change amount of $20 million. But it was anything but a win for this weekend’s newcomers,The Kid Who Would Be KingandSerenity, both of which are tanking right out of the gate....

With 10 live-action feature films in the can and many, many more to come, Batman is probably the most popular, or at least the most recognizable superhero on the big screen. The Dark Knight has been reinvented no less than seven times with a variety of performers taking a crack at the Bruce Wayne/Batman dynamic, and whileChristopher NolanandChristian Bale’s adaptation of the character has become the Gold Standard (whileBen Affleckis still working on solidifying his own take andWill Arnett’s got his comedic iteration in theLEGO Batmanfranchise), there’s oneBatmanfilm in particular that tends to get overlooked as nothing more than an oddity:Batman Returns....