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Five years have passed sinceStar Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalkerclosed out the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and saying it’s a mixed bag is a bit of an understatement. On the one hand, the dynamic between Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) is a joy to watch. On the other hand,J.J. Abramsmade some baffling creative choices that don’t line up withStar Wars: Episode VIII - The Last JediorStar Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens....

We’re on the cusp of seeing a brand new Spider-Man swing across the screen in next summer’sSpider-Man: Homecoming, which marks a groundbreaking co-production between Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios, with Marvel taking the creative lead on the project. But the wounds are still fresh onThe Amazing Spider-Manand its sequelThe Amazing Spider-Man 2, which were Sony’s first unsuccessful attempts to reboot the franchise afterSam RaimiandTobey Maguiredeparted the series followingSpider-Man 3. By most accounts,Andrew Garfieldmade for a terrific (and still the best) Spider-Man and Peter Parker, andEmma Stonewas certainly fantastic as Gwen Stacy....

TheTwisted Metallive-action series has found its star.Anthony Mackie, the new Captain America, has signed on to play the lead role of John Doe in the PlayStation Productions project, perDeadline. He’ll enter the titular ring of post-apocalyptic vehicular combat filled with evil clowns and killers in hopes of seeing his greatest wish come true. In the original video game franchise, John Doe is a fast-talking, smart-alecky milkman with no recollection of where he came from who gets the opportunity of a lifetime when told his greatest wish can be granted....

It’s hard to definewhat exactly is so appealing about body horrorbut few have done it as effectively asShinya Tsukamotowhen, with barely any money at all, he directed one of its masterworks. If there’s one golden rule in the medium of Japanese animation that you can count on, it’s that every time you think it can’t get any crazier than this, it absolutely does. Fittingly, Tsukamoto’sTetsuo: The Iron ManmakesVideodromelook tame with regard to how much further it goes in terms of its depravity....

Once again, production onBond 25has been both shakenandstirred, which a gentleman will tell you is not the correct way to mix a satisfying cocktail. Just a day after word broke that MGMmoved the next installmentin the super-spy franchise from a Valentine’s Day release date to June 17, 2025,The Playlistreports script-wizardScott Z. Burnsis coming aboard to overhaul the current screenplay byNeal PurvisandRobert Wade. Time is certainly a-tickin' forBond 25to make its scheduled April 2019 production start date....

TheSawspinoff continues to keep us on our toes as a new release date is announced. PerDeadline, the Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures-produced film will now be released August 18, 2025, moving it up seven months from its original June 05, 2025 release date. This marks a huge break inSawfranchise tradition since each of the previous eight films (plus one short film) have all been released in October. The release date change is just one of the many intriguing announcements which have surrounded this film....

The divorce battlebetweenJoshua HallandChristina Haackcontinues to be a slippery slope of accusations! A new update revealed thatHall requested that Haack pay him monthly spousal support.The proceedings have been embroiled inmessy financial spatsbecausethe reality coupledidn’t have a prenup in place. Haack’s filing on August 27, 2025, with the Superior Court of California in Orange County shows thatHallrequested that theChristina on the Coaststarpay him $65,000 monthly in spousal support, describing it as a “good faith settlement offer....

Noah Hawleyhas been knocking it out of the park lately on television with critically acclaimed seasons ofFargoand the controversial but fascinatingLegion. Today at Comic-Con, Hawley was on a panel for the second season ofLegion, but he made a surprising announcement at the end. Right as the panel was ending, he said he was developing a movie for Fox that involved two words: “Doctor. Doom.”THRadds that Hawley is writing the script with an eye towards directing....

The world of American authorFlannery O’Connorcomes to life in the first trailer forEthan Hawke’s latest filmWildcat. Starring the multi-talented director’s daughter,Maya Hawke, the biopic follows a young O’Connor through the process of writing and publishing her debut novel, taking a multifaceted look atwho the prolific writer isalong the way. Beyond being an author, she’s also a devout Catholic wrestling with how her art and faith mesh together while fighting a personal battle with Lupus....

Last year, Warner Brothers invited a group of journalists to the London set ofFantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Production was just getting off the ground, but we were able to see some truly spectacular sets (more on thathere). We were also fortunate enough to speak with some of the mega-talent behind the franchise, including producerDavid Heyman, directorDavid Yates, costume designer and living legendColleen Atwood, supervising art directorMartin Foley, as well as starsEddie Redmayne,Ezra Miller, andCallum Turner(a new face to the franchise who plays Newt’s older brother Theseus)....

[This is a re-post of my review from the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.If Beale Street Could Talkopens today in limited release.] On the surface,Barry Jenkins’ adaptation ofJames Baldwin’s novelIf Beale Street Could Talkseems like a surefire winner.James Laxton’s cinematography is lyrical and gorgeous.Nicholas Britell’s score is melancholy and haunting. The performances are deep and devoted. The tone is achingly earnest. And yet Jenkins’ latest movie is less than the sum of its parts....

Choosing the right wallpaper for your iPad can make it look better and reflect your style. But it’s important to make sure the wallpaper fits perfectly, which means understanding the specific sizes for different iPad models. Using the wrong size can make the image blurry, stretched, or distorted. This guide will help you understand the best dimensions and tips for making your iPad screen look great. After reading this guide, you’ll be better equipped to choose or create wallpapers that fit your iPad’s screen perfectly....

The ever-iconicSaturday Night Livehas officially entered its landmark 50th season. Created byLorne Michaels, the late-night sketch comedy show has been airing on NBC since 1975, with the inaugural episode hosted by stand-up legendGeorge Carlin, which was portrayed inJason Reitman’sSaturday Night, which is now streaming on Netflix. The series has received a whopping 84 Emmy wins,the most out of any other television show in history, and has been hailed by many as one of the greatest TV shows of all time....