Lionsgate and MRC Entertainment have released the first poster for the upcoming slasher comedyThe Blackening, viaBloody Disgusting. A trailer for the horror comedy is expected to arrive on March 1. Per the movie’s official plot synopsis,The Blackeningfollows “Seven black friends who go away for the weekend only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. Will their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies help them stay alive?...

It’s hard to believe it has been a whopping thirty years since the brilliant 1994 prison dramaThe Shawshank Redemptiondebuted in theaters. A lot has changed over three decades, and during that time, the perception and reception of the story based on the novel byStephen King,written for the screen and directed byFrank Darabont, has changed.Upon its release, and how it is regarded now is as different as night and day.Propelled by the heartwarming friendship of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) and Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman), the story of a successful banker wrongfully convicted of double murder and his tireless effort for freedom and revenge against a crooked warden (Bob Gunton) and evil correctional guard (Clancy Brown),Shawshank, as it is now referred to in shorthand, wasn’t an instant hit....

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemis the latest iteration of the classic turtles in a half shell, following the origin of the turtles on their first mission using their ninja skills to save New York City. With the city under attack from frequent attacks from the dangerous criminal boss Superfly, the turtles take it upon themselves to follow the leads and take down Superfly to prove to the city that they are more than just mutants....

Spawning an entire sub-genre of romance and romantic comedy movies, meet-cutes are commonly used devices in romantic movies where the alluring first encounter sets the tone for the entirety of the film, one where the leads fall into some form of a romantic relationship. These moments succeed best in the rom-com stratosphere because the nature of the character introduction is most often playful and unexpected. Movies like50 First DatesorThe Wedding Plannerhinge on chance encounters made complicated by some external factor....

Since its inception as a streaming service back in 2007, Netflix has produced plenty of original series. Some of its most popular, fromOrange is the New BlacktoStranger Things,Squid Game, andBridgerton, get all the glory. But there are forgottenNetflix original showsthat are worth revisiting. In some cases, the shows fell off the radar because they haven’t had new seasons in a while. In others, they just ran their course and got lost in the shuffle with so many other new shows that viewers forgot to watch them....

Great comedy films have the power to stand the test of time. While some comedies do not age very well if they reference recent events or lampoon current trends, comedies that have a universal sense of humor can remain just as funny several decades after their release. The 1970s were a particularly noteworthy time for the comedy genre. It’s impressive that many of the decade’s most groundbreaking comedies still hold up today....

Horror continues to be a dominating force in film with new original stories taking the world by storm and legends of the genre being resurrected.The Black Phonerecently hit theaters, delivering a horrifying new slasher, andJordan Peele’s next filmNopeis set to bring a new kind of alien invasion story to the big screen. Plus, Michael Myers and Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) will have a brutal finale in October withHalloween Ends. Horror’s presence has even extended to the small screen, with plenty of horror shows for fans of the genre to enjoy....

Why are audiences so fascinated with mass destruction on the big screen? While we never want to experience world-ending threats, city-wide destruction, and natural catastrophes in reality, that doesn’t keep us from wanting to see them in cinema. Disaster movies are some of the most profitable films in the entertainment world. They’re massive moneymakers, making up some of the highest-grossing movies of the last several decades. Audiences can’t seem to get enough of thrilling flicks as they sure couldn’t fail to entertain....

Big names and big movies often dominate all the headlines for theAcademy Awards, but often it’s in short films that some truly remarkable artistry, storytelling, and originality are on display. With that in mind, we’re happy to share ShortsHD’s new compilation trailer for the Oscar-nominated short films in the categories of Live Action, Animation, and Documentary. The shorts come from all over the world and are as diverse as an animated telling ofKobe Bryant’s inspiring poemDear Basketball, to a dramatic imagining of an all-too-realistic school shooting inDekalb Elementary, to the married nonagenarians documentary,Edith + Eddie....

Season 7 of the Paramount+ With Showtime drama seriesThe Chihas no precise release date yet, but fans can expect it in 2025. With that,TVLinehas dropped a first look from the season, featuring what looks like a house party with Alicia (Lynn Whitfield), Jada (Yolonda Ross), and Tracy (Tai Davis) having the time of their lives. The trio is seen kicking it on the dance floor while Darnell (Rolando Boyce) hangs out in the back with some of the other fellas....

Amicus Productions, the British studio famed for itshorror anthologies, is back from the dead. A new anthology film,In the Grip of Terror, is in the works from the revived label. Scottish directorLawrie Brewster(Lord of Tears,The Devil’s Machine) is the new president of Amicus and intends to honor the studio’s legacy withIn the Grip of Terror, which will starLaurence R. Harvey(Human Centipede 2),Megan Tremethick(Trauma Therapy: Psychosis),Jonathan Hansler(Hotel Babylon), andMichael Daviot(Ghost Crew) according to a report fromVariety....

Night mode on theApple Watch Ultrais a feature designed to maintain visibility while not disturbing natural night vision. When activated, it applies a red filter to the display, which minimizes blue light emission. This is particularly useful in low-light environments or when a user requires the preservation of their night vision, such as during astronomical observations or in tactical situations. The Apple Watch Ultra’s night mode can be set to turn on automatically or manually....

WithSupergirlnow on The CW, the Berlantiverse of the network was quick to plan an epic four-way crossover episode with its DC superhero series, includingArrow,The Flash, andLegends of Tomorrow. EW revealed the cover for its special issue delving behind the scenes of this cataclysmic event, and now we havethe first lookby way of a recently released trailer and new batch of images. The CW announced the aliens known asThe Dominatorswill be the villains, and that tidbit helps us decipher some of these photos....