By his own admission,Kevin Smithtalks about his projects “until they are true.” He has no hesitancy about announcing ideas even if those ideas aren’t even close to fruition. He talked aboutRed Statefor years and years, but it finally became a reality. It’s not a very good reality, but he made it happen all the same. Smith has been working at a steady clip the past few years. He released the horror filmTuskand now the spin-offYoga Hosersis set to open this July....

After the release of thefirst epic trailerforAlex Kurtzman’sThe Mummy,we have a lot of questions about where the shared cinematic universe of Universal Monsters is going to go from here. Luckily, our ownSteve Weintraubhad a chance to sit down with Kurtzman himself, along with a small group of visiting journalists, to talk about the making of the film,working with starTom Cruise,The Mummy’s place in the shared universe, and much more. We’ll be breaking down that last aspect in a bit, but be sure to look for Steve’s full interview later this week....

It’s clear from the start that NatGeo’sOne Strange Rock, which comes fromDarren Aronofsky(mother!) and award-winning producerJane Root(America: The Story of Us), is excited to talk about the Earth. It’s alsosoexcited that it can’t sit still. The series is hosted byWill Smith, which is an important distinction from being a narrator. Smith is a full-fledged member of the show — each episode starts with a narrative scene with him that sets the stage for the hour’s nebulous category (things like “Gasp” and “Shield”), and he later interjects to speak to viewers directly, boiling down concepts into simplistic platitudes....

Anyone who was in the massive convention hall during the 2017 D23 Expo still remembers it clear as day: back then Pixar was introducing a new project asUntitled Pixar Film That Takes You to a Suburban Fantasy Worldand its director,Monsters University’sDan Scanlon, told an emotional story about his father’s death, and being too young to remember him. And then he played a snippet of audio he had uncovered; it was the only time he’d heard his father’s voice....

It’s hard to make a great movie. But it’s even harder to make a fantastic sequel. Not only do you have to come up with something unexpected that will surprise fans of the first film, but the sequel also has to further develop the characters and offer obstacles for them to overcome that feel organic to the story. And while countless sequels are made as a pure cash grab by the studios, I’m happy to reportPaddington 2isn’t one of them....

Benedict Cumberbatchis the name, and this time,Patrick Melroseis the game. Based on the novels ofEdward St Aubyn, Showtimes 5-episode limited series follows the exploits of a wealthy and deeply troubled Englishman (Cumberbatch), as he battles his demons and overcomes addiction. The series, adapted byDavid Nicholls(Far From the Madding Crowd) and German directorEdward Berger(Deutschland 83), is punchy and manic, and walks a fine line between being wonderfully glib and woefully grim. But its success hinges almost entirely on Cumberbatch, who throws himself into the role of Patrick with exceptional gusto....

Raised by Wolveshas been canceled after two seasons by HBO Max,Varietyhas reported. The cancellation comes at a time when many changes are taking place at the streamer’s parent company Warner Bros. The studio recently merged with Discovery, making it Warner Bros. Discovery. CEODavid Zaslavhas made sweeping changes ever since the merger finished in March of this year. The show’s lead actorAbubakar Salimtook to social media last week to hint to fans about the cancellation....

There are few actors more beloved thanRobin Williams. His acclaimed filmography is across a variety of genres – ranging from comedic classics likeJumanjiandMrs. Doubtfireto more dramatic turns inDead Poets SocietyandGood Will Hunting. This medley of rolessolidified his status as a cinematic iconand revered stand-up comedian. It’s hard to imagine a time when he wasn’t a national treasure, but even the greatest actors must start somewhere, often with minor roles that could easily wind up on the cutting room floor....

The new remake ofStephen King’s novel’Salem’s Lothas found its Ben Mears, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.Lewis Pullman, who played key roles inThe Strangers: Prey at NightandBad Times at the El Royale, has been cast as the struggling author. This casting is a significant turn for the project, which will start filming in September. The new iteration will be written and directed byGary Dauberman. He had previously co-written bothITfilms and made his directorial debut withAnnabelle Comes Home....

Netflix is notoriously hush-hush about the launches of their original series, sometimes staying quiet right up until release day. Since positive buzz and word-of-mouth recommendations provide the backbone for the streaming service’s success, it makes sense for Netflix to focus their finances on the productions themselves rather than on the traditional marketing approach. However, with a premise as wacky asSanta Clarita Diet, and with an excellent cast in place to pull it off, Netflix has opted to get the word out for this family zombie comedy series ahead of time....

Yesterday,we reported that Sony and Marvel Studios were breaking upoverSpider-Man. The previous deal held that Marvel Studios andKevin Feigewould take creative lead on the property in exchange for using Spider-Man in their other MCU movies while Sony Picture would reap the profits from a revitalized character. Disney, which owns Marvel Studios, wanted to change the terms of the agreement to a 50-50 financing split, which didn’t sit right with Sony to lose 50% of the profits on their most profitable franchise to the richest studio in the world....

Some movies do extremely well at the box office, thanks to theirstar-studded casts, fleshed-out smart marketing and hype built on social media, and perhaps an amazing production team. But it’s only after they’ve landed in theaters that the audience begins wonderingif the ticket was really worth buying. Sure, the theatrical momentum might keep blowing up well after the honeymoon period, but when the ball rolls into the viewers’ court,weak storylines andpaper-thin character arcsbegin getting pointed out in public forums....

Many would argue thatThe Godfatheris simply a plethora ofgreat scenes that perfectly culminate in one narrative,hence why it is considered one of, if not the, greatest film of all time. The presence of actors likeAl Pacino,Marlon Brando, andJames Caanresonates powerfully off the screen, with every action having a weight and significance for the audience to digest. However, one of thebest scenes inThe Godfatherdoesn’t even include the big hitters like Michael or Vito Corleone, yet sees their presence loom over everything....