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Some movies prioritize escapism over anything else, particularly those that can be slotted into high-intensity and extra stimulating genres likeaction, horror, adventure, thriller, or some combination of one or more of the above. And movies that give you something out of the ordinary can be a great deal of fun, though sometimes, you might be in the mood to check out something a bit more serious. Well, it would be an understatement to call the following films merely a “bit” more serious....

TheHarry Potterfranchise continues to be a huge hit, from adults who fell in love with thebook seriesas children to new generations of fans who have a vast world of movies,video gamesand more to explore. The series began as a series of seven books written byJ. K. Rowling, which were adapted into eight films, as well as a prequel series. The series will once again be adapted for the screen withan upcoming Max series, with each book getting its own season, expected to air in 2026....

FromHeartstopper, toBridgerton, toOne Day, toRivals, the last few years have been fantastic forromance novelsthat have been adapted intotelevisionshows.Romancenovels make for great movies as well, likeTo All the Boys I’ve Loved BeforeandLove at First Sight, but the television format lends itself particularly well to them. In aTV show,the romance has the opportunity to build over time, there’s room to give attention to the side characters, and viewers get to live in that world for a while longer....

The Simpsons' Bart (Nancy Cartwright) and Lisa (Yeardley Smith) are two siblings who couldn’t be more different. One’s a troublemaker, not great in school, impulsive… and then there’s Bart. Kidding, of course, but despite their personality disparities, the pair has a strong sibling bond that has seen them join forces, challenge one another, fight, and make up with one another. It’s complex and realistic, and it’s a bond that is strongly evident in one particular episode....

Fans of the comedy seriesBrooklyn Nine-Ninewere heartbroken when Fox announced that the hilarious heroics of New York’s funniest police precinct had reached its end. Thankfully, NBC saved the day and even though viewers will have to wait until mid-season (which gives new viewers plenty of time to catch up!) for the debut of Season 6, they will get 13 new episodes to celebrate. (Note:Since doing this interview, the upcoming season has been given an additional 5 episodes, for an order of 18 episodes total....

BallersSeason 5 will be the end of the road for the HBO comedy series. The upcoming fifth season will be the last, it was announced earlier this week ahead of the Season 5 premiere on Sunday, August 25th. Created byStephen Levinsonand executive produced by the team behindEntourage, the show launched in 2015 as a star vehicle forDwayne Johnson. Indeed, betweenFast & Furiousmovies, launching new franchises, and spearheading a production company, you may have forgotten that Johnson hasalsobeen starring on an HBO TV series for all this time....

Longtime ABC News anchorBarbara Waltershas passed away at the age of 93. The trailblazing TV news broadcaster leaves behind a strong legacy as the first female anchor on the evening news and a career in the television industry spanning over fifty years. Walters was 93 at the time of her death, and is survived by her daughter,Jacqueline. Further details surrounding her death have not been released at this stage.Walters is best known for her long journalistic career and creation ofThe View....

Right about now, you’re probably up to your neck in Best of the Year lists packed with awards contenders, foreign dramas, and obscure indie hits. No judgment, in fact I’ve got one such list of my own headed your way in a couple days, but a movie doesn’t have to be revelatory or life-changing to be worthy of acclaim. There’s an art to entertainment and a value to a good time, well-spent....

Jude Lawis known for his hugely successful film career, but many may not know that his acting path began in the theater. After his first Academy Award nomination, Law’s film career really took off, and he stayed busy working with some of the most talented directors in the business. His work continued to garner him critical acclaim and, at some point, he established himself as one of the most talented actors out there....

We’re pretty much done with the summer movie season, and while it hasn’t been a total bust, it has been a bit of a letdown. But hope begins anew with every new season, and there’s reason to be excited by the films coming up for the remainder of 2016. We’ve got huge franchise pictures likeFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,Doctor Strange, andRogue One: A Star Wars Storysitting comfortably alongside major awards films likeBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,Hacksaw Ridge, andLoving....

Daniel Craigand theBond 25team could surely use a bit of a pep talk fromTom Cruiseand theMission: Impossible – Falloutteam right about now. TheBond 25production has confirmed that Craig did indeed sustain an injury to his ankle on set, and as a result will be undergoing minor surgery. The injury happened while filming in Jamaica—the production’s first stop on a tour to various countries that will be used as filming locations in the movie....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Ahsoka Episode 6. At the end of Episode 6 ofAhsoka, “Far, Far Away,“Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen)gets the news that Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) is not only alive but that she’s also on her way to Peridea thanks to the purrgil. This is unwelcome news, for that arrival could greatly thwart his plans of leaving exile and return to the main Star Wars galaxy, especially because Ahsoka already has two friends on Peridea, Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) and Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi)....

We are a week away fromDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,and one of the most exciting aspects of this new film is seeing the return ofElizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch. Marvel knows this, and fans just got a new featurette highlighting this now iconic superhero’s role in this epic sequel. The featurette and producerKevin Feigeconfirm that, just like Doctor Strange, we are going to see different versions of Scarlet Witch in this film....