Quick Links When a franchise is firing on all cylinders, it is often a no-brainer for production companies to give the green light to an entire series of films as opposed to waiting for specific box office figures. We have seen in recent years that the likes of theStar Warsfranchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe have had no issues with confirming several years' worth of upcoming features in the knowledge that enough will be a financial success....

Renée Rappwas the musical gueston the first episode back for 2024 ofSaturday Night Live.To celebrate her new music as well as the recently releasedMean Girlsmovie — based on the Broadway musical, which is based on the 2004 movie — Rapp first performed her original song called “Snow Angel,” and then, for her second number of the night, she performed “Not My Fault,” an original song forMean GirlswithMegan Thee Stallion. But what was really exciting about this startedbeforethe number began when the original Regina George,Rachel McAdams,appeared ot introduce Rapp ahead of the second number!...

CBSis bringing back its biggest crime dramas for new seasons in the 2023-2024 run. Among the slew of renewals today, the network announced that theNCISspinoffNCIS: Hawai’iwould be coming back to the 50th state for its third season. NCIS: Hawai’iis the latest of theNCISlocation-based spinoffs, premiering back in 2021 and quickly becoming a standout on CBS. The series follows a new group of Naval Crime Investigative Services members based out of Pearl Harbor and led byVanessa Lachey’s Jane Tennant....

The greatest treasure in the seas might be the legendary One Piece, but later this month Netflix is offering fans of theworld created byEiichiro Odaa chance at thesecond-greatesttreasure: a chance to get a taste of the upcoming live-actionOne Pieceseries leading up to the August 31 premiere at special fan screenings and events. For those worried about needing to acquire a ship to sail the seven seas to attend, don’t worry: the streamer is hosting the event at ten cities around the globe....

Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for Reacher Season 2. Season 2 of Prime Video’sReacheris officially in the books, as Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) and his teammates from his old Army unit, the 110th, manage to defeat Shane Langston (Robert Patrick) and his conspirators in their plot to sellstolen “Little Wing” software and missiles to criminals. The deal had been brokered by the shadowy weapons dealer, A.M. (Ferdinand Kingsley), whom the 110th also executes in the season finale....

Monique Samuelshas officially filed for divorceafter 11 years of marriage. During her four seasons on the Bravoreality series, theReal Housewives of Potomacalum wanted to promote a strong Black marriage and family, despiteGizelle BryantandRobyn Dixon’s insistence that there was trouble in paradise. After appearing onLove & Marriage: D.C.for its inaugural season, it was obvious that the Samuels' were in trouble. But looking back on their time onRHOP, the signs were always there....

For all those familiar with the profession of film criticism,Roger Ebertneeds no introduction. The Chicago critic may or may not be the greatest to ever do it, but one thing is certain, and it’s that he’s the most iconic and instantly recognizable movie critic ever. His intimate, deeply personal, and always insightful way of talking about cinema was unparalleled, and his omnivorous approach to watching films from all manner of genres and subgenres was always welcomed by his readers....

Character deaths can be emotionally charged and have a profound impact on viewers. These deaths can trigger a range of strong emotions, including great sadness, disbelief, and even fury, since fans have grown emotionally immersed in the characters' journeys. Character deaths can be crucial turning points that affect the narrative trajectory and occasionally how fans view the program going forward, whether they are made in the service of a higher cause, succumb to unforeseen circumstances, or fall victim to the complexities of the storyline....

This is not the case for famous actors, who have to deal with endless headlines and speculation every time they get fired from major roles, whether or not they even deserved to get canned. How many of these big-name stars did you know had been tossed off of major productions? Edward Norton - The Hulk Look at 2008, the first year of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and an interesting dichotomy emerges....

Adam Sandlerhas confirmed that he is “going to do another movie with the Safdie brothers.” The actor famously came this close to an Oscar nomination for his performance in the Safdies’ 2019 masterpieceUncut Gemsand had said at the time that he would work with the brothers again in a heartbeat. And now,Entertainment Weeklyreports, the time has come. Sandler didn’t reveal any further details about the project; he didn’t talk about the genre, or whether it’s something along the lines of their previous collaboration....

One of the things I love about the Collider Connected video series is that it allows us to conduct deep dive interviews with people in Hollywood without having to constantly watch the timer. Not only does it lead to great behind-the-scenes stories from the making of tons of projects we all know and love, but it also allows for the conversation to be free flowing, so while you might have an idea of where you’re trying to go, you’re able to end up talking for ten minutes about something completely unexpected and it’s not a problem....

Cate Blanchettis staying in the TV world for a while longer. After starring in productions likeMrs. America,Statelessand the upcomingBrideshead Revisited, the two-time Academy Award winner is teaming up with filmmakerAlfonso Cuarónfor a new thriller series at Apple TV+.Disclaimerfollows an investigative journalist who sees her world turn upside down and the roles reversed when she becomes the subject of an exposé. Joining Blanchett and Cuarón isKevin Kline. The Academy Award winner andA Fish Called Wandastar is making his TV debut – in the flesh, at least, since he’s already done voice acting for TV series likeBob’s BurgersandFreedom: A History of US....

Quick Links We’re officially in the heat of the summer and Netflix is continuing their exciting summer slate of titles coming this July. Including new episodes of hit shows, exciting new original series, and plenty of blockbuster movies. Check out our list below to see everything that is coming to Netflix in July 2024. Action & Adventure Available July 1 ‘Lost’ Season 1-6 Lost follows the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815, which crashes on a mysterious island in the South Pacific....