The hotly anticipated first trailer for directorMani Ratnam’sPonniyin Selvan: IIwas released at a grand, star-studded event in Chennai, India, on Wednesday.PS: IIis a follow-up to Ratnam’s blockbusterPonniyin Selvan: I, which was released to positive reviews in September. At the time, Ratnam had promised that the second part, which was shot back-to-back with the first, would arrive within nine months. The super-sized three-and-a-half minute trailer doubles down on the palace intrigue and sword-and-sandal action that fans of the first film enjoyed so much....

Ben AffleckandMatt Damon’s latest collaborationAiris days away from hitting the big screens. Theearly reviewsof the feature are positive with a lot of praise for Affleck’s direction and for a stellar performance by its stacked star cast. The sports drama chronicles the tale of Nike executiveSonny Vaccaro’s pursuit of basketball rookieMichael Jordanfor the company’s Air Jordan shoe line. The makers have released a new look at its several characters to amp up fans' excitement for the new feature....

IMAX has announced that the highly anticipatedMission: Impossible 8will have athree-week exclusive runin its premium format theaters next year. This announcement comes after the film, previously titledDead Reckoning - Part Two, faced a significant delay of almost a year. The extended IMAX run is a strategic move to give the film a competitive edge, following the lessons learned from the release of its predecessor,Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning PartOne. Dead Reckoning Part Onefaced a tough battle at the box office last year....

Having completed two months in theaters worldwide, Disney’sMoana 2has nowpassed perhaps its final global box office milestone. And it’s the most meaningful one yet. This weekend, the animated blockbuster became the third film of 2024 to pass the coveted $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office.Moana 2is only the ninth film in the post-pandemic era to pass this milestone, and is nowon the verge of becoming one of the 10 highest-grossing animated films of all time....

Throughout the years,Jennifer Lopezhas gifted viewers with a plethora of movies to watch in a variety of different genres. Her signature genre though, is the romantic comedy, and JLo can play a romantic lead as well as anybody else. Consider her filmsMonster-in-LawandMaid in Manhattanas examples of that. However, some of her rom-coms are just more beloved than others, standing the test of time and holding up through years of TV syndication....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Acolyte finale. The Acolyteis chock-full of the best elements of the Star Wars universe, includingdeeper explorations of the Forceand weird little guys being weird little guys (if nothing else, there needs to be a second season of this show so that theworld can have more Bazil). It also has some intense lightsaber fights, particularly when dark sider Qimir (Manny Jacinto) enters the picture....

Netflix’s newest true crime sensation, French docuseriesThe Billionaire, the Butler, and the Boyfriend, has a pretty by-the-book ending. After witnessing three episodes of juicy gossip packed with shocking grifts and a real-life succession drama, viewers are treated to a series of cards explaining what happened to the characters of the story after they went to court to settle a decade-long battle involving one of the largest corporations in the world. However, there is a glaring absence in these final moments....

When it comes to imagination and creativity in film, one of the most important names in the conversation is Mexican directorGuillermo del Toro. His excitement from bringing immersive worlds to his audiences is nothing short of infectious, and has led to some of the most memorable theater-going experiences in the last few decades. What del Toro is probably most known for, however, is his ability to bring fascinating new creatures to life....

Saoirse Ronan’s name is among the most popular when it comes to the film industry, and it’s not difficult to understand why — Ronan has received international fame and acclaim after appearing inAtonementat the age of 13, proving that her extraordinary talents defy her age. After starring in more than 20 films since her debut, she has captured the attention of critics and audiences alike. However, beyond all the mainstream and well-celebrated films in which she stars, Ronan has also showcased her talents in lesser-known gems that are still worth the audience’s attention....

Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and in keeping with this year’s incredibly fluid race, the love was spread to a variety of films and performers.The Shape of Watercame away with the most nominations with seven in total, including Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress, and Supporting Actor. But it was followed close behind bySteven Spielberg’s timelyThe Postand the divisiveThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, both of which nabbed six nominations in total....

It looks like9-1-1: Nashvilleis preparing to debut with a bang. Today,ABCannounced that the series set in the country music capital will appropriately feature a country star in its premiere:Kane Brownis slated to make a cameo when the show kicks off.The spin-off series will expand the universethat started seven years ago with9-1-1. The flagship series is set in Los Angeles, and the new entry is slated to debut on October 9....

It sounds likeJames Bond 25is very much heating up. While there have been a number of variables up in the air for theSpectrefollow-up, namely ifDaniel Craigwill actually return, EON Productions set a November 2019 release datethe other day, signaling that they’re moving forward. Indeed, Deadline now has the list of the three frontrunners in line to directBond 25, and they are fantastic. The three names in Deadline’s report areDenis Villeneuve(Sicario,Arrival),Yann Demange(’71), andDavid Mackenzie(Hell or High Water)....

Bryan Cranston’s crime dramaYour Honorwas initially billed as a limited series, but after breaking Showtime viewership records with its gripping debut, the network has decided to bring the show back for a second season. Emmy winner Cranston will return as Michael Desiato, a respected New Orleans judge whose teenage son is involved in a hit-and-run that leads to a high-stakes game of lies, deceit, and impossible choices. Though I didn’t care much for the frustrating Season 1 finale, I’m gladYour Honoris coming back, as there were still a ton of questions left unanswered, including whether Michael will ever have to answer for his own unethical and immoral behavior....