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As was made crystal clear last week, Universal Picturesis moving full-speed ahead on an interconnected monster movie franchisedubbed the “Dark Universe”. The first film in this plan isThe Mummy, which hits theaters next month and is anchored byTom Cruise, but over the past couple of years Universal has been securing talent to fill out the rest of its Dark Universe even as the films themselves don’t have directors.Johnny Depphas agreed to play the Invisible Man, Oscar-winnerJavier Bardemis Frankenstein’s monster, andRussell Croweappears inThe Mummyas Dr....

Every other Super Bowl trailer for a 2016 movie seems to be following a kind of similar philosophy: more footage, new footage. That’s certainly been the case forGods of Egypt, which debuted its Super Bowl spot yesterday. So, hats off toEddie the Eagle,Dexter Fletcher’s feel-good sports comedy that had a well-received secret screening at Sundance a few weeks ago, for changing it up a bit. The Super Bowl spot for the film, which featuresHugh Jackmanas the coach to an unlikely skier, played byTaron EgertonofKingsman: The Secret Service, features a trio of famous athletes stumping for the film’s depiction of the athletic life....

The ability to schedule emails can dramatically improve your productivity and communication strategy. With iOS 16 and later, Apple Mail introduces a built-in email scheduling feature that allows users to send messages exactly when they want—no third-party apps required. How to Schedule Emails in Apple Mail on iOS Apple Mail makes scheduling emails incredibly intuitive. Here’s how: Why Email Scheduling Is a Game-Changer Tips for Optimizing Your Scheduled Emails Beyond Apple Mail: Other Scheduling Tools to Consider While Apple Mail’s scheduling feature is ideal for most users, some professionals may need more advanced options like read receipts, link tracking, or automated follow-ups....

We’re just about a month away from Halloween 2018 and that means mazes are up and running at a whole bunch of theme parks across the country. But this year, they’re also hitting the big screen as well thanks toHell Fest. The movie features a group of friends who decide to spend a wild night out at Hell Fest, a traveling carnival of sorts that’s packed with creepy characters and mazes....

Netflix has released a fullHouse of Cardsseason 6 trailer. In the final season of the hit series, President Claire Underwood (Robin Wright) is facing threats from all sides after the death of her husband, Frank. Some wondered how the show would continue withoutKevin Spacey, and the answer appears to be, “pretty easily.” This is clearlyHouse of Cards, and while it may not have Frank Underwood’s cutting quips to the camera, there’s still all the miserable political intrigue that’s about the last thing we need right now....

macOS Sequoiaintroduces a new app called Passwords that changes how users manage their login credentials. Built on the strong foundation of Apple’s Keychain, this app consolidates passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and other essential credentials in one secure place.With the new Passwords app, users now enjoy seamlesssynchronization across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and even Windows through iCloud. One of the standout features of macOS Sequoia’s Passwords app is its integration with Apple Intelligence....

Thefirst trailer forIt 2was released online today, and since the trailer debut was preceded by precisely zero official images from the film, we felt it prudent to go through the trailer and pull a handful of screengrabs to get a closer look at the sequel. The film—officially titledIt Chapter Two—adapts the second half ofStephen King’s bone-chilling novel, with directorAndy Muschiettionce again at the helm. The story picks up 27 years after the events of the first movie, with a swell ensemble playing the adult versions of the young kids....

Be aware there are spoilers for IT (2017), the 1990 miniseries, and Stephen King’s novel. They actually went and pulled it off. DirectorAndy Muschiettiand his creative team managed to take one ofStephen King’s most beloved and challenging novels – his epic, sprawling opusIT– split it in half, and adapt it into a film that’s not just terrifying, but an earnest, touching tale of coming-of-age friendship, all in a single feature-length film....

The sequel toDetective Pikachu,Legendary Pictures' 2019 smash-hit based on the iconicPokémonfranchise, has filled a key role.Deadlinehas reported thatPortlandiaco-creatorJonathan Kriselhas been tapped to direct the second installment, ticking a major box as production on the project begins to ramp up. According to Deadline, Krisel will helm the film based on a screenplay fromChris Galletta,known for penning the 2019 indie filmThe Kings of Summer.While details on the sequel remain slim, the firstDetective PikachustarredRyan Reynoldsas the voice of the titular Pokémon Pikachu, who gets wrapped up in a mystery in which he must work to try and solve the supposed death of a prominent police detective, but ends up uncovering a conspiracy that could change the Pokémon world forever....

It’s 1999, and the world is gripped by a story that could spell the end of the world as we know it. Not Y2K. Not the impeachment of then presidentBill Clinton. Not the rise of Napster. Surely, then, it must be Prime MinisterVladimir Putinappointed as acting president of Russia followingBoris Yeltsin’s resignation. While that still may actually be the end of the world as we know it, it wasn’t in 1999....

The Last of Us Part IIis bound to upset some folks when it debuts next Friday, June 19th. That shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s played / survived / had their lives changed by the original, award-winning 2013 titleThe Last of Us. Emotional manipulation through violence, trauma, and weighty moral decisions isn’t a bug in the game, it’s a feature; it is by design. The games' directorNeil Druckmannconfirms as much in a new interview....

Let the Halloween horror begin! The first trailer for CBS’s upcoming animated specialMichael Jackson’s Halloweenis here and it sure is something. The “unexpected, magical adventure” will center on two Millennials who meet on Halloween night at a funky, mysterious hotel. ThatRocky Horror Picture Show-esque premise will then transition into what’s probably a whimsical musical adventure filled with the familiar songs of the lateMichael Jackson. Is this thing destined to be a holiday classic played on the network every year?...

I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. The good news is that according to producerCharlize Theron,Mindhunteris coming back in August. The bad news is that the last time I checked, August is three months from now. I know. It’s not fair. Address all letters, er, tweets, to @Netflix. Speaking of addresses, let’s address the headline. No,MindhunterandManhuntare not rivals just because they share a similar title and disturbing subject matter....