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WithNeon Genesis Evangelionnow streaming on Netflix, a first for the seminal anime series, a lot of newcomers and diehard fans are about to go all-in on the binge-watch. But in case you have never heard about the show or want to know more about it before settling in for all 26 half-hour episodes, we’ve put together a basic primer to get you started. Hopefully this piques your interest and you check out the first two episodes at the very least....

Netflix has released the first trailer for the original action filmExtraction, starringChris Hemsworthas a black market mercenary hired for one of his toughest missions yet. As evidenced in the trailer,Extractionis an action-focused movie as well follow Tyler Rake (Hemsworth), a black market mercenary hired to rescue the son (Rudhraksh Jaiswal) of an international crime lord who has been kidnapped. As Rake and the young boy make their way through a shady underworld filled with weapons dealers and drug traffickers, the two will be forever changed by what they encounter....

As one could have surmised from last weekend’s reception toPatty Jenkins’Wonder Woman,The Mummyhas a tough few days ahead of it if it’s hoping to topple the DCEU’s best film by a country mile from its spot at the top of the box office. This morning brings news thatWonder Womanwas able to beat outThe Mummyon Friday, with Jenkins' film bringing in $15.8 million andThe Mummybringing in a little over $14 million, which also includes theTom Cruisevehicle’s $2....

From directorGail Lernerand co-written byKenya Barris&Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry, the family comedyCheaper by the Dozenfollows the Bakers, a blended family made up of one mom, one dad, nine kids, two dogs (cleverly named Bark Obama and Joe Biten), one cousin, and two exes, who are just trying to get it all done and hold it all together, albeit in a louder and more hectic way. Zoey (Gabrielle Union) and Paul (Zach Braff), who also own a local eatery that serves round-the-clock breakfast, have a lot going on, but they seem to always manage to stare down the challenges and celebrate the successes....

The epic HBO miniseriesBand of Brothers, based on the book of the same name byStephen E. Ambrose,is one of the most acclaimed World War II projects of all time. It follows the soldiers of E (“Easy”) Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division from their start in 1942 up to the end of World War II. The series, which was executive produced bySteven Spielberg,Tom Hanks, andGary Goetzman(who also produced Apple TV+‘sMasters of the Air), has been rightly praised as being historically accurate with a realism and intensity that brought the war to vivid life onscreen....

It’s been too long, but the production wheels are finally turning forThe Meg 2, as star and professional prehistoric shark-puncher,Jason Statham, reveals that the sequel to the aquatic monster movie is set to start filming next January. Our own Steve Weintraub recently spoke with the only man capable of facing a Megalodon with his bare fists about his role in the newGuy Ritchiefilm,Wrath of Man, but also took the time to ask about Statham’s other projects, including the anticipated sequel toThe Meg(no?...

Robin Wrighthas had an impressive acting career ranging from classics likeThe Princess Brideto thoughtful indies likeThe Congressto the first streaming hit withHouse of Cards. She now makes her directorial debut withLand, a quiet, character-driven drama that uses Wyoming’s gorgeous scenery for scope while never losing sight of the human stakes at the core of its story. It’s the kind of movie that could invite easy derision (“Buttercup goes camping har har har”), and yet the earnestness of the lead performances from Wright and co-starDemián Bichiralways keeps us riveted in this lovely story of friendship and redemption....

More characters are heading down to the shores of theOuter Banksto join in on the treasure hunt! Today,Deadlinerevealed thatAndy McQueen(Mrs. Davis,Station Eleven),Fiona Palomo(Control Z, La Negociadora), andLou Ferrigno Jr.(SWAT,Stargirl) have signed on to join the Season 3 cast of the Netflix series. The three newcomers will add their names to the call sheet which also includes the previously announced returning likes ofAustin North,Charles Esten, andCarlacia Grant. Outer Bankstakes place on the islands of the same name that dot the coastline of North Carolina and centers around a close group of high school friends known as the “Pogues....

Ever since watchingLuc Besson’s amazing movieThe Fifth Elementtwenty years ago, I’ve been waiting patiently for him to make to another crazy large-scale science-fiction movie. Even before visual effects went into hyperdrive, Besson was able to take us to new worlds, create innovative characters never seen on movie screens, and craft action set pieces like no other. So when Besson announced that he was going to helmValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and that he would have access to modern VFX and a big enough budget to bring his wildest ideas to life, you could say I was kind of excited....

The firstMaze Runnermovie is especially faithful to the source material. There are differences here and there like the absence of the beetle blades and the omission of Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and Teresa’s (Kaya Scodelario) telepathy, but for the most part, the movie hits all the same story beats asJames Dashner’s book. However, that’s definitely not the case withMaze Runner: The Scorch Trials. In the sequel, the surviving Gladers are out of the confines of the Maze and head into what’s left of the real world....

Thai filmmakerApichatpong Weerasethakulis set to have an unusually unique release plan for her latest film,Memoria. Originally reported byIndieWire, the distributor of the film Neon is set to give the award winning picture a release that itself makes an artistic statement. Unlike a traditional release with a slate of simultaneous releases across multiple theaters,Memoriawill be released in a single theater on a single screen. After a week within a given city, the film will move on to a different city and theater, meaning that each week a new location will become the exclusive place to watch the new film....

Fans ofStranger ThingsandThe End of the F***ing Worldwill need to make some room in their Netflix queue for the upcoming seriesI Am Not Okay With ThisstarringSophia LillisandWyatt Oleff. Not only is the new Netflix show stomping grounds for anITcast reunion but it’s adapted from the popularCharles Forsman’s 2017 graphic novel of the same name. A new teaser clip fromI Am Not Okay With Thisintroduces us to Sydney (Lillis) and Stanley (Oleff)....

I’ve rewatchedAnacondamore times than I care to admit and there’s also 1999’sThe Haunting, butHaunted Mansionserves as a strong reminder that we needOwen Wilsonin more horror movies. Justin Simien’s adaptation of the iconic Disney ride features Wilson as Father Kent, a priest recruited byRosario Dawson’s Gabbie to deal with her ghost-infested home. Knowing he can’t do it alone, Father Kent assembles a team that includesLaKeith Standfield’s Ben Matthias, a former paranormal investigator who was developing a camera that could capture images of paranormal activity....