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“How the MCU Was Made”is a series of deep-dive articles that delve into the ins and outs of the development history, production, and release of all the Marvel Studios movies. The development and pre-production ofAnt-Manmarked one of the most tumultuous and drama-filled periods in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but its sequel was quite the opposite. Free to craft his ownAnt-Manmovie from the ground up, filmmakerPeyton Reedsteered the ship ofAnt-Man and the Waspwith pretty much no problems....

Back in 1977,Jim Hensonstarted thinking about a project that was beyond what he was doing with his beloved Muppets. Inspired by the work of English illustratorBrian Froud, he began to conceptualize a vast and fantastical world, populated with characters much darker and more intricate than anything he had attempted before. This project would eventually becomeThe Dark Crystal, and to make his dream a reality, Henson would have to assemble an all-star group of artists, technicians, designers and puppeteers, and venture into the more technologically complex waters of animatronics....

ABC’s standout comedy,Abbott Elementaryis riding an unstoppable momentum of success. Garnering wins across the board as another awards season comes and goes,Abbottdefinitely has people talking. But what is the deeper meaning behindcreatorQuinta Brunson’s mockumentary about a group of resilient teachers in an underfunded Philadelphia public school? Well, according to the writer and star, the mission of this sitcom isto make you laugh. ‘Abbott Elementary’ Scores High on Representation The wheels forAbbottstarted turning in 2020, and Brunson’s goal was to provide a mental respite for viewers, something that doesn’t require “mental gymnastics” to get through....

Up until recently,Tonya Hardingwas a punch line. Her place in popular culture was the figure skater who organized a hit on her competitor and left the sport in disgrace. Her fate was related to getting the hell beat out of as a boxer. While some may see the new filmI, Tonyaas an attempt to “re-write” history, the movie shows how we got history wrong the first time. Coupled with last year’s smash hitThe People v....

With directorElaine Bogan’sSpirit Untamedopening in theaters this weekend, I recently spoke toJulianne MooreandJake Gyllenhaalabout making the animated adventure. If you haven’t seen the trailer, the film is a heartwarming tale about the relationship between a young girl and the wild horse she encounters when she returns home to a small town at the edge of the open frontier. The voice cast also includesIsabela Merced,Marsai Martin,Mckenna Grace,Walton Goggins,Andre BraugherandEiza González.Spirit: Untamedis the next installment in theSpirit: Stallion of Cimarronfranchise, which includes an Emmy-winning TV series....

We’ve known for a little while now thatJames Wan’s next directorial project wouldn’t be a follow-up to the DC/WB superhero flickAquamanbut something closer to his roots in horror. He said as much in late June of this year, followed by some very brief teases about his next feature project just a week or so ago. Now, the acclaimed filmmaker, who has found runaway success starting horror franchises and helming installments of other genre fare, has given us a peek behind the curtain of his new project....

Today is June 28, 2025 and it’s an all new Collider Jedi Council hosted by Kristian Harloff with John Campea, Mark Reilly and Tiffany Smith. Rogue OneReactions Surface Online The release of the much anticipatedRogue One: A Star Wars Storyis finally upon us! While the film premiered this past weekend, several screenings have been scattered throughout the week and the response seems to be fairly positive. From fans on Twitter to reviews on various outlets, Star Wars fans are celebrating the standalone’s public bow....

If you’re a fan of the 2008 musical-comedy hitMamma Mia!, then the arrival of the prequel/sequel’s first trailer should come as a bonus holiday gift for you. If you’re unfamiliar with the family-focused film that builds on the hit music of “ABBA” in order to tell its tale, then the following trailer, images, and poster for NBCUniversal’sMamma Mia! Here We Go Againshould be a good introduction for you. StarringMeryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski, Lily James, Josh Dylan, Hugh Skinner, Jeremy Irvine, Alexa Davies, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Andy GarciaandCher,Mamma Mia!...

It’s been a slow trickle thus far for the tidbits aboutMission Impossible 6, the hotly anticipated second installment of the storied franchise to be directed byChristopher McQuarrie. It seems like barely 24 hours ago since we gotour first lookat Superman himselfHenry Cavillwith McQuarrie and franchise starTom Cruiseon the set with what looks like one heck of a mustache. Though there’s not much known about what the movie will entail on the whole but then, with the exception of the last installment, the plot of the movie has never mattered....

Disney announced a slew of new release dates today, most of which were due to the delays caused by coronavirus concerns. Among them is a brand new release date forMulan, which was originally due to open in March but was abruptly pulled from the release calendar when movie theaters across the globe shut down. Disney has now set a newMulanrelease date for July 29, 2025. Which, well, is still a bit iffy....

Adam SandlerandJennifer Anistonare nearing deals to return forMurder Mystery 2, whichJeremy Garelickhas just signed on to direct for Netflix. The original 2019 movie saw Sandler and Aniston playing a married couple framed for murder while on vacation.Deadlinebroke the news about Garelick’s hiring, adding that Netflix is fast-tracking production on the sequel, which is expected to shoot in Paris and the Caribbean. And let’s be honest, you don’t hire a director and fast-track a sequel if the original stars aren’t coming back, right?...

BeforeJurassic World Dominionreleases the globe-trotting final chapter of the newJurassic Parktrilogy, LEGO is giving fans of all things prehistoric the chance to increase their collection with seven new building sets. And since LEGO knows who are the real stars of the show, the new sets include the largest assortment of dinosaurs ever featured in brick form. The new sets also include some of the franchise’s most iconic human characters, such as raptor trainer Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), leader of the Dinosaur Protection Group Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), wisecracking mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum), and archeological genius Dr....

I don’t like being a grumpus about films. It brings me no joy to report that the recent spate of Disney live action remakes likeBeauty and the Beastand, uh, “The Lion King” (in quotes ‘cause is it really live action?) did nothing for me, rendering me sleepy with their ho-hum indifference and redundancy. However, the upcomingMulanremake seems more and more like it’s gonna turn that trend around. And with every new piece of footage I see – including a new spot just released by Disney – I get more and more excited....