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UPDATE:We first posted this footage description out of D23, but Marvel did the fans at Comic-Con a solid and screened the footage once again for the San Diego crowd. Since the studio is keeping the sizzle reel under lock down for now, we’re bumping the footage description for the folks who weren’t lucky enough to be in the room. Holy heck, the folks at Marvel aren’t kidding when they say thatAvengers: Infinity Waris the culmination of the last decade spent building the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

The upcoming animated release ofBatman: The Long Halloweenwill consist of two installments, but now, we know that the second part will be a lot more violent than the first. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given part two of the Warner Bros. movie an R-rating, which means the movie has adult content. Interestingly, the first part of the double feature is only rated as PG-13, which means the violence inThe Long Halloweenadaptation is seemingly poised to escalate as it did in the original comic book story....

Hey, do you want to go to theAvengers: Infinity Warpremiere with a friend? Would you and said friend like to chill withBenedict Cumberbatchand maybe share a spot of tea? And how would you feel about doing all that in addition to the chance to benefit a worthwhile charity with a well-placed donation? Luckily,Omazeis here to offer up all of those opportunities. Those hard-earned dollars of yours will go toward funding GEANCO, whose mission is “to save and transform lives in Africa by focusing on the health and education of those in Nigeria....

The 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) presented its highest honor, the Maltin Modern Master Award (established in 1995, and then re-named to recognize long-time renowned film critic Leonard Maltin in 2015), to actorBrad Pittat the Arlington Theatre on January 22. The award was created to honor an individual who has enriched our culture through accomplishments in the motion picture industry, and the evening was a celebration of his work, not only in his two most recent films,Once Upon A Time in HollywoodandAd Astra, but also his entire film catalog....

John Cenacontinues to make his mark on the film industry in 2018 with the hilarious and surprisingly sweet comedyBlockersand now also with his upcoming release, the latestTransformersfilm,Bumblebee. Cena steps into the mega franchise as Agent Jack Burns, an extremely intense military officer working in Sector 7, the super secret government agency tasked with dealing with extraterrestrial threats. After a surprise run-in with Bumblebee, Burns becomes determined to capture the Autobot for the good of the nation, no matter what....

Update:CastlevaniaSeason 2 will debut on October 26th. InThis Week in Animation News, I’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! For the latest animation stories we’ve already covered on the site this week, take a look at the following links....

Nominated for both a BAFTA and an Independent Spirit Award,Robert Salernoproduces prestige films. Salerno has helped bring critical smash after smash to the silver screen. He is one of the colossal creative forces behindTom Ford’s spectacular outing,A Single Man, as well as his sophomore effort,Nocturnal Animals.He’s also fosteredLynne Ramsey’sgut-droppingWe Need To Talk About Kevin,Charlie Kaufman’spoignant adaptation,I’m Thinking of Ending Things, as well as fan-favorite horror franchise,Smile.Now, Salerno has swapped out his producing cap for his directorial debut,Here After....

Following the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, the Critics Choice Association has announced that the 27thCritics Choice Awardsshow is officially postponed until March 13. The show was originally planned to air on January 9, but the Association announced the delay back in December as the number of cases of the virus started to climb. Curiously, the new date now puts the annual show in direct competition with the BAFTA Awards, though the critics association wasn’t left with much choice....

A curious piece of casting news has arrived, and while on the surface it may simply seem like two impeccable actors teaming up for a small-scale sci-fi film, it could actually have major franchise ramifications. PerVariety,SelmaactorDavid OyelowoandBeyond the LightsstarGugu Mbatha-Raware set to lead theJ.J. Abrams-produced sci-fi thrillerGod Particle, which has been in the works for a while now. Initially set up at Paramount’s InSurge before the specialty banner’s shuttering, the film takes place in the near future and revolves around “a team of astronauts on a mission who make a terrifying discovery that challenges all they know about the fabric of reality, as they desperately fight for survival....

Abbott Elementaryhas been one of the most successful network sitcoms of recent years. The show’s creator and star, however, is already looking forward to graduation. In a recent interview withBustle,Quinta Brunsontalked about the show’s inevitable conclusion and her interest in moving on to new projects. It won’t happen any time soon, though:Abbott Elementaryhas been renewed for a fifth season, which will premiere in the fall. Brunson is effusive about the show’s success with critics and audiences, which has kept the show on the air for five years: “We are so fortunate and blessed to be on a network TV show for five seasons, and for people to still be fans....

Disney’s princesses have rightfully gotten a lot of love and praise over the years for being good role models for young girls. Unfortunately, their love interests often don’t receive as much appreciation as they should. With love and romance being such a big part of the classic story formula that has contributed to Disney’s success over the years, love interests come in many forms, from the most charming of princes to the lowest of thieves....

Phone coolers help keep smartphones cool during heavy use. They come in different types like fans or pads, and they attach to phones to lower their temperature. If you often have problems with overheating, you might want to consider getting a phone cooler. However, it’s important to choose a well-designed cooler that suits your needs and budget and to remember to address the underlying cause of overheating, such as optimizing settings or taking breaks, for the long-term health of your phone....

In recent years, Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxyhas become one of the hottest things going. You probably know thatJames Gunn’s movie sequel is on the way, but you should also know that Disney XD’s animated series continues the adventures of the space superheroes (not connected to the MCU, however) as it returns for Season 2. The title team, composed of Star-Lord (Will Friedle), Gamora (Vanessa Marshall), Drax the Destroyer (David Sobolov), Rocket Raccoon (Trevor Devall), and Groot (Kevin Michael Richardson) get a bit of an assist in the early going of Season 2 thanks to a fun, action-packed appearance by none other than Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers....