For decades now,Stephen Kinghas terrified the world with his dark and twisted novels. Ever sinceCarriefirst hit the shelves in 1974, King’s books have been synonymous with awards and acclaim. It didn’t take long for the film industry to recognize the cinematic quality of his work, and nowadays, it’s rarer to find one of his novels that hasn’t been adapted into a film or TV series than to find one that has....
Franchises have long played a central rolein the film industry. From the early days of cinema when Universal was cranking out regular sequels to their signature monster movies, to the modern era, where MCU films dominate the box office year after year,franchises have been a tried and true method for studios to reliably earn money based on audience recognition. But just because a franchise is successful doesn’t mean that each entry receives the same level of attention....
See all of our Best TV of 2015here. As we prepare to bid adieu to 2015 and look ahead to the television landscape of 2016, there’s one thing you can safely bet on: There will be plenty of superhero TV shows. While superhero properties bound for the big screen continue to grab big names and big headlines, the costumed crime-fighters of the small screen are getting it done week in and week out with much more room to develop their heroic qualities along the way....
Lionsgate has released a new teaser trailer forBridesmaidsandSpyfilmmakerPaul Feig’s dramatic thrillerA Simple Favor. The film marks a change of pace for Feig, who cut his teeth in the realm of comedy as the co-creator ofFreaks and Geeksand who went on to direct not only memorable episodes of TV shows likeThe Office, but star-studded feature films like theGhostbustersredo. WithA Simple Favor, he’s directing an adaptation ofDarcey Bell’s novel of the same name and traversing whodunit territory with a very straight face....
Pathe UK has released the firstA United Kingdomtrailer. The film is based on the true story of “Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), the king of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), the London office worker that he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments.” This looks like a fascinating story, and while it could get dragged down in saccharine elements of “the love that defied an empire”, there does seem to be a meaty character drama beneath the taglines....
There was a lot of anticipation surroundingAdam DriverhostingSaturday Night Livethis week, especially after a particularly great set ofpromoslanded that embraced both his odd, quirky delivery and of course his role as Kylo Ren inStar Wars: The Force Awakens. Ultimately, though,SNLdidn’t seem to do much with Driver’s appearance, except for this clip spoofing the showUndercover Boss. If you aren’t familiar with the show, the CBS reality show invites CEOs to disguise themselves and spend time working among the lowliest staff members, observing the day-to-day business at their company’s ground level....
While the main storyline forMobLandSeason 1 was focused on the war between the Harrigan family andRichie Stevenson (Geoff Bell), the human narratives that explored generational trauma and what family means to different people were probably the most fascinating aspect. Perhaps no subplot better conveyed this thanJan’s (Joanne Froggatt)frustration with Harry’s (Tom Hardy) lack of communication, as well as his criminal world dragging her and their daughter, Gina (Teddie Allen), into the fray of violence....
The greatest strength and greatest weakness ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.lies in one particular element: its ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When done right (such as in the Season 1 finale wherein it was revealed that S.H.I.E.L.D. was secretly harboring a score of Hydra agents), the show manages to add to the mythos. However, it’s also a double edge sword in that the series has restrictions placed upon it because of the connection, and can be hampered by the events of the MCU, needing to tread carefully with which characters they can use and which storylines they can employ....
Brad Pittis back on track — both figuratively and literally. With buzz for his upcoming Formula 1 movie,F1, reaching critical mass, another one of his fast-paced thrill rides is speeding back into the spotlight.Bullet Train, Pitt’s 2022 action-comedy directed byDavid Leitch(Deadpool 2), is now sitting comfortably at #9 on HBO Max’s U.S. Top 10 movies chart, according to FlixPatrol. Though the film received a lukewarm 54% score from critics onRotten Tomatoes, it won over a broader audience and is now experiencing a streaming resurgence as fans revisit Pitt’s turn as a reluctant assassin with averybad luck streak....
If you’re a fan of custom art andAvengers: Endgame(and really, who isn’t?), you’re in luck. Today, the good folks at Mondo unveiledMatt Taylor’s excellent poster for the highest grossing film of all time, along with the news that it will be a timed edition available for purchase throughout this week. That’s right. Instead of going on sale at a random time, at which point your keyboard speed skills would be put to the test, thisAvengers: EndgameMondo poster will be on sale from Tuesday, December 3rd at noon (CT) through Sunday, December 8th at 11:59pm (CT)....
I have no idea howJoe and Anthony Russoplan to outdoCaptain America: Civil War, but they’ve more than earned the benefit of the doubt.Civil WarandCaptain America: The Winter Soldierare both terrific, and the directors deserve to handle the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most pivotal, and biggest piece, the two-parterAvengers: Infinity War. Collider’s own Steve Weintraub recently spoke to the directors on the subject ofInfinity Warfor sixteen minutes and learned a lot about the upcoming superhero epic....
It appears thatBeetlejuice 2isn’t dead just yet. There’s been talk of doing a sequel for years, going back toBeetlejuice Goes Hawaiianwhich was put into development directly after the success of the 1988Tim Burtonoriginal. But that talk heated up quite seriously a few years ago whenSeth Grahame-Smithwas working with Burton onDark Shadowsand pitched the filmmaker on writing a script forBeetlejuice 2. Grahame-Smith got the go-ahead, then Burton,Michael Keaton, andWinona Ryderentered talks to return....
It’s time for a crossover! The fifth chapter ofThe Book of Boba Fett, aptly titled “The Return of The Mandalorian,” saw the return of everyone’s favorite bounty hunter-turned-reluctant guardian Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal). The episode was a well ofStar Warslore infused with ahealthy dose of prequels nostalgia. As they’ve donefor episodes past, theStar WarsTwitter account has released high-resolution images of the concept art that illustrates the series end credits. The two highlights of the episode for many were likely seeing theDarksaberput into action by its new wielder at last, and the extensive scenes set in and around the N1 Starfighter, which first appeared inThe Phantom Menace....
