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Netflix’s long-awaited adaptation ofThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugohas found its new director and is back on track, it would appear.The BurialfilmmakerMaggie Bettshas officially signed on to direct the film,taking over fromLeslye Headland, who confirmed her departure from the project last month. Betts will also co-write the script alongsideLittle Fires EverywhereshowrunnerLiz Tigelaar,according to a report this morning fromDeadline.Liza ChasinandBrad Mendelsohnwill be serving as producers, while authorTaylor Jenkins ReidandMargaret Cherninare on board as executive producers....

With an extensive filmography and a couple of awards to her name, it’s safe to say thatWinona Ryderis no stranger to iconic roles. From playing quirky in 1988’sBeetlejuicewithTim Burtonto the more classicLittle Womendirected byGillian Armstrong,she’s brought some wholesome characters to life in her day. But when it comes to the director who brought out the best in her, one name comes to mind —Martin Scorsese. The director is famous for his gritty take on narrative, case point,Goodfellas....

“Heart and unfocused rage” is how Martin Kurtz (Michael Shannon) describes Charlie Ross (Florence Pugh) inTheLittle Drummer Girl. Those qualities make her the perfect candidate for a spy mission the Israelis are mounting against the Palestinians in the late 70s, one that takes Charlie’s confident political pronouncements and turns them into action. She’s young, self-assured, and talented – but she’s also a smooth liar. Ultimately, it’s a desperate truth that keeps her alive once she joins Martin’s operation....

Tom Cruise, the Hollywood A-Lister most likely to get himself seriously injured for your entertainment, is worth seeing in just about anything. Without him, aMummyreboot could be a dubious prospect, but because he’s involved and bringing his personality to the table, I’m curious to see not only how Universal’s “Dark Universe” begins in earnest (sorry,Dracula Untold), but how Cruise could end up being its centerpiece.The Mummyis definitely one of the biggest question marks of the 2017 Summer Movie Season, but I’m eager to see the answer....

Coralineis back! Following a highly successful summertime theatrical re-release that saw itbeat out many titles at the box office, the acclaimed stop-motion horror title is returning to theaters again for the upcoming Halloween festivities. Starting from October 31st,Coralinewill begin its second theatrical run of the year in stunning newly remastered 3D and 2D formats. This presents a good opportunity for first-time viewers in festive Halloween spirits to discover the charm of the award-winning feature that continues to draw great appeal even years after its original 2009 release....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Secret Invasionhas disappointed many Marvel fans, as it wasted the potential of its intriguing concept promised in the first episode. Even so, the series did introduce many exciting plot points to the MCU. First, we had the reveal James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) is a Skrull, whichandSecret Invasionsets upArmor Wars. Then, there’s the fact humanity is aware of the Skrulls, which causes a shift in international politics....

Right out of the gate,Supernaturalwas a show that proved itself a cut above,tackling entire horror movie-like plots quite marvelously in 40-something minute spans. As Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) traveled the country in search of their father, they found themselves faced with new monsters, demons, and ghosts that threaten to keep them from their mission. In many ways,Supernaturalwas something of a spiritual successor toThe X-Files. While the shows were quite different in character, format, and mythology, they tackled much of the same paranormal material — and often used many of the same creatives in the process....

BeforeJoseph Kosinski’sF1hits theaters next year, take a trip back to an earlier era of Formula One withRon Howard’sRush. The 2013 film, which starsChris HemsworthandDaniel Brühlas a pair of real-life racing rivals, is coming to 4K Blu-ray this fall. Shout Studios will release the film on ultra high-definition on July 22, 2025. The set will feature a newly-remastered 4K Dolby Vision presentation of the film. Special features include an all-new introduction fromRon Howard; featurettes on the making of the film, the real-life events depicted therein, and on Howard’s career; and deleted scenes....

Since demonstrating his patience withRome Cooney’saggressive gameplay inEpisode 4,Survivor 47fans have been rooting forSolomon “Sol” Yito make it through the post-merge portion of the game and claim the title of Sole Survivor. One of the most compelling aspects of the iconicCBS reality seriesis watching those castaways who emerge as either heroes or villains of the show.Rome claimed the villain titleearly on in the season with his overconfidence and willingness to utilize a bit of chaos in his game....

With the release of the hotly anticipated film from Marvel Studios only a few days away, a new poster forThor: Love and Thunderhas been revealed via Twitter Movies, which offers a striking image featuring the iconic weapons Mjolnir and Stormbreaker. The tweet, which features the first look of the new poster, reads, “no Stormbreaker without Mjolnir, no love without thunder…here’s your first look at the newest #ThorLoveAndThunder poster”. The poster shows a simple and effective image of both the arms of Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Mighty Thor (Natalie Portman) wielding their weapons, pointing them directly at the night sky, with blue lightning scattered highlighting the image....

TheToronto International Film Festivalhas announced the initial lineup of films playing in the Gala and Special Presentations sections for 2019, and it ispacked. As some expected,Jokerwill be playing at TIFF, where theTodd Phillipsfilm will have its North American premiere (likely after debuting at Venice). In terms of world premieres, TIFF 2019 hasThe Goldfinch,A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,Hustlers, andHarriet, as well asTaika Waititi’sJojo RabbitandRian Johnson’sKnives Out. As if that wasn’t enough, the festival will also play host toSteven Soderbergh’s new star-studded Netflix movieThe Laundromat, the buzzworthyMichael B....

From creator/writer/executive producerMika Watkinsand pilot directorPaul W.S. Anderson, the YouTube Original seriesOriginis a sci-fi thriller that follows a group of strangers who find themselves stranded on a spacecraft that’s heading toward a distant planet. As the abandoned passengers work together to ensure their own survival, they also discover the terrifying truth that they may not all be who they claim to be. The series starsTom Felton,Natalia Tena,Nora Arnezeder,Sen Mitsuji,Fraser James,Philipp Christopher,Nina Wadia,Madalyn Horcher,Siobhán Cullen,Adelayo AdedayoandWil Coban....

Paramount Pictures has released new, never-before-seen footage from their summer blockbusterTop Gun: Maverick, and any fan of the originalTop Gunwill be pleased to see it. The new video shows Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller) seated at a piano at the Hard Deck, the military bar owned by Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s (Tom Cruise) old flame, Penny Benjamin (Jennifer Connelly), banging out a tune almost as iconic asKenny Loggins'“Danger Zone”: “Great Balls of Fire”, originally recorded byJerry Lee Lewis....