Welcome back to Collider Dailies! In today’s episode,Perri NemirroffandJohn Aljetsare talking about the new Marvel Spotlight banner that’s kicking off in January withEcho. Complete with a new logo, Spotlight is a sub-category for stories that claims they won’t require their viewers to have seen every series or movie that came before it to enjoy. Is this a solid plan moving forward or does it give more of a quick-fix vibe? Check out our hosts' thoughts in the full interview in the video at the top of this article, or you can listen to it in podcast form below....

Narcos: Mexicois a spiraling and brutal look into the origins of the real life drug war that has shaped contemporary Mexico and the United States. Now in its final season,Narcos: Mexicopromises an action-packed finale that has been building up for two seasons. Season 3 features the return of many familiar characters and a few new faces. Here’s your guide to everyone you need to know before diving back into the show....

While reboot/sequel/sequelboot culture is getting a bit tiring, it’s impossible not to be excited about a newPredatormovie whenShane Blackis involved. TheKiss Kiss Bang Bangfilmmaker had a supporting role in the originalArnold Schwarzenegger-fronted actioner and contributed heavily to that film’s screenplay, and he returned to the franchise in 2014 by boarding 20th Century Fox’s reboot. However, instead of starting from scratch, Black and co-writerFred Dekker(ofMonster Squadfame) opted to craft a sequel,explaining to us here at Collider, “Why start over when you’ve all this rich mythology to mine?...

“When a Stranger Calls” seems like it could be a game-changer forRiverdale. On set this week in Vancouver, we had a chance to talk to the cast about the aftermath of the episode and where it leaves Jughead, Betty, Archie, and Veronica. With both the Black Hood escalating his game and Jughead being more isolated from his friends as he embraces the Serpents and takes on his father’s legacy, there isplentyto unpack....

A wise Jedi once said “Always in motion is the future.” Phase II ofStar Warspublishing initiativeThe High Republicmight have only just kicked off, but it’s never too early to start looking towards the end of the Phase. With that in mind, Collider is excited to exclusively share the cover forCavan Scott’s upcoming YA novelPath of Vengeance, which will serve as the conclusion to Phase II, subtitled “Quest of the Jedi.”...

If you were given $100,000 by a celebrity with the only stipulation being that you had to give $50,000 of it away to someone worthy, who would you choose? Your rabbi, your local bartender, a charitable organization that once helped you out when times got tough? That’s the premise ofJennifer Lopez’s new Quibi seriesThanks a Million, a “quick bite” pseudo-documentary that sees A-listers gifting “ordinary” people $50k with another $50k to give away; that charitable chain of giving continues with that secondary recipient then giving away $25k to someone else....

While at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con last weekend, I got to sit down with the cast ofThe Expansefor a really fun interview. As many of you know, the show originally aired at Syfy for three seasons, but when the network cancelled the show,Jeff Bezosand Amazon stepped in and gave the show new life. In fact, earlier today, Amazon renewedThe Expansefor a fifth season! As a huge fan of this fantastic show, I want to give a sincere thank you to everyone at Amazon for keeping The Rocinante flying for another season....

Over the past few weeks, plenty of people I follow on Twitter have been raving aroundUntitled Goose Game, an indie game developed by House House. I decided to download it to my Nintendo Switch (the game is also available for Windows and macOS) and play it this past weekend, and now I can see what all the fuss is about. House House has made an utterly delightful, lighthearted bit of chaos that keeps things simple while still being a blast from start to finish with its easy charm and low stakes....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforWandaVision, Season 1, Episode 2.] Just to recap: The name “Strucker” appears in the1960s-themed Episode 2, specifically in the in-episode commercial that cuts in right after someone attempts to contact Wandavia the radio. The commercial shows a dashing couple played by characters only known as Commercial Man (Ithamar Enriquez) and Commercial Woman (Victoria Blade). The commercial sees the couple dressed in their best, preparing for a night out on the town....

HadSoulactually been released theatrically, it would have been preceded by brand new Pixar short, as is tradition. This short, “Burrow,” was developed as part of the SparkShort program at the studio, which allows filmmakers from all different disciplines to create their very own short, oftentimes engaging in stylistic or narrative adventurousness that might be a little bit toooutsidethe Pixar norm. (Other SparkShorts have tackled autism, animal rights and a homosexual coming out story....

A new TV spot forWidowshas landed online, further revealing one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Co-written byGillian Flynn(Gone Girl) and directed bySteve McQueen(12 Years a Slave), the film tells the story of four women who must execute a heist in order to pay off the debt their deceased husbands incurred and weren’t able to deliver in a previous heist. Furthermore, the women have to pull off the heist while both the law and criminals are bearing down on them....

1923, the latest entry inTaylor Sheridan’s ever-expanding universe based around his highly successfulYellowstoneseries, is quickly approaching as it is set to debut in the middle of December. StarringHarrison FordandHelen Mirren, the story will send us a century back to see the Dutton family of the titular year. Collider’s ownPerri Nemiroffhad the chance to sit down and interview fellow series starJennifer Ehleabout the upcoming prequel series to one of TVs most acclaimed series, with the actress singling out one specific cast member as one of the talents that could really break out from this series and someone that fans should keep an eye on....

Netflix has been home to plenty of animated video game adaptations, but one that stands out from the rest of the pack isArcane. Based on the popularLeague of Legendsgame,Arcaneserves as an origin story for two of the game’s most iconic characters: anarchist Jinx (Ella Purnell) and the mechanical-fisted Vi (Hailee Steinfeld).Arcanequickly gained critical acclaimfor its layered, tragic story and unique animation styleand wound up landing a number of awards — including the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program,a first for Netflix....