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As we’ve been hearing about for awhile, FX is getting into the superhero game — potentially — with a very unique project.Fargocreator (of the TV series, that is)Noah Hawleyhas been developing a series calledLegion, whose story ties in with the X-Men universe, but it will stand on its own. Unlike the MCU’s ties toAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.and even (more tangentially)DaredevilandJessica Jones,Legionseems like it will more of a spiritual brother to that otherwise connected world....

The 20-episode unscripted reality seriesMarvel’s Hero Project(available to stream atDisney+) is an up-close and personal look at the lives of 20 kids from across the country, who are doing incredibly amazing and remarkable things to help their communities. Each episode spotlights one specific inspiring kid and their family, surprising the young heroes with a comic that illustrates why they’re each a hero, in their own right. During this interview with Collider, executive producersSana Amanat(VP, Content & Character Development at Marvel),John HirschandMaura Mandt(for MaggieVision Productions) talked about being a part of such an inspiring project, how the series came about, the process of putting together the comic books and turning each kid into a superhero, finding the kids to shine a spotlight on, and what Marvel and the Marvel Universe means to them....

Meryl Streepis a name synonymous with versatility and excellence in Hollywood. She was born to conquer the screen. A year after her screen debut, she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1978 for the NBC miniseriesHolocaust. The same year, she earned an Oscar nod for the Vietnam War filmThe Deer Hunter, the first ofa record 21 Oscar nominations in her career.Since then, Streep has tantalized us with scintillating performances. We’ll never forget her near-perfect Polish accent in herOscar-winning performance as the lead inSophie’s Choice....

There are so many new exciting shows on Disney+ that are ending the streamer’s 2022 with a bang. One of those series reviving an iconic franchise property isNational Treasure: Edge of History. The series premieres December 14 and now Disney+ have uncovered new character posters that give fans the latest glimpse at our new group of treasure hunters. The best part is, in classic franchise fashion, each poster holds a clue to a larger message....

Long live the queen! PerThe Hollywood Reporter,Olivia Colmanis in negotiations to join the cast of Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ seriesSecret Invasion. This would be the first Marvel role for the Academy Award-winning actress. The series is based on the beloved 2008 comics event from writerBrian Michael Bendisand artistLeinil Francis Yu, which revealed that several notable comics superheroes had been replaced by Skrulls, the shape-shifting aliens introduced inCaptain Marvel. The show may deviate from that plot a bit, asCaptain Marvelcast the Skrulls as sympathetic refugees rather than nefarious interlopers, but it still has the potential to upend everything we think we know about the MCU....

While filmmakerRidley Scotthas had his brushes with Oscar glory before (Gladiatortook home Best Picture, but Scott lost the director prize toSteven SoderberghforTraffic), his recent string of films has been more miss than hit. So expectations for Scott’s sci-fi survival picThe Martianwere appropriately measured despite promising trailers and the starpower ofMatt Damonin front of the camera. The film recently had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (read Matt’s reviewhere), and wouldn’t you know, it’s really good!...

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforPerry Mason, Season 1, Episode 4, “Chapter 4."] Hi. So. I don’t want to be writing about this episode ofPerry Mason. This episode, to be frank, is a stone-cold bummer. But the mystery of what happened to Charlie Dodson continues to fascinate people, so let’s dig into the latest developments, as they do contain a few interesting twists. For one thing, we learn a lot more about the Radiant Assembly of God, and how its high-ranking male leaders don’t like it when Sister Alice (Tatiana Maslany) goes unscripted, as she as a habit of doing more often than not....

A few years before she was trying to land a girlfriend via a high school fight club withAyo EdebiriinBottoms,Rachel Sennottcelebrated one of her breakthrough roles in a hysterically uncomfortable comedy about life, love, and — especially — death. Making her feature-length directorial debut, writer and helmer,Emma Seligman, delivered one of the best indie films of 2020withShiva Baby. Featuring ensemble performances fromMolly Gordon(The Bear),Danny Deferrari(Oppenheimer),Dianna Agron(Glee),Jackie Hoffman(Only Murders in the Building),Sondra James(Dating and New York),Rita Gardner(P....

Renfieldis Dracula’s loyal servant inBram Stoker’soriginal novel,Dracula.Just as the titular vampire has been adapted for the big screen countless times over the years, so too has his deranged devotee, by a number of different actors in countries around the world. Most recently,Nicholas Houltbrings the character to life in a movie that finally puts Renfield in the spotlight oppositeNicolas Cage’sDracula. The creative forces behind each version of the Prince of Darkness give him different powers and a new origin in each new film, and the same can be said of Renfield, though he has never had abilities like this before....

Riz Ahmedis headed back to television. The actor will star in a new project forPrime Video, while also serving as a writer, producer, and co-showrunner for the comedy series, according toVariety. Ahmed will step into the shoes of an actor called Shah Latif, who will struggle with an existential crisis just when he’s about to land the biggest role of his career. Ahmed created the show, which will be made through his Left Handed production company, and he’s not the only major talent currently attached to the making of the upcoming comedy....

Sam Ashgariwent from being the husband ofBritney Spearsto now using his newfound fame to talk about his new show. While the show is still in the works and he can’t really talk about it, Ashgari stopped to chat briefly withExtraTVat the Daytime Beauty Awardsabout it, his fitness work, and the SAG-AFTRA strike as it is still impacting his career as he is trying his hardest to work on writing, producing, acting, and stunt work when the strike is over....

Former Victoria’s Secret model Selita Ebanksis no stranger toreality television. She’s appeared on shows likeThe Challenge,Celebrity Apprentice, and evenCatfish. However, being no stranger to the cameras does not mean being in front of them gets any easier. Especially when living on a small island in a community close to Grand Cayman. Fellow cast memberJulian Fosteralso understands this, even with being new to the TV game. Julian may be a new person to non-islanders, but his family name runs deep on the island of Grand Cayman....

Spoilers ahead forShazam! At the beginning ofShazam!, a young Dr. Sivana notices a caterpillar in an enclosure. Later in the film, we see that the enclosure is broken and the caterpillar is gone. And then in the mid-credits scene, we see Sivana scribbling symbols in his cell only to enter into a discussion with that caterpillar, who informs him and us that he is even more powerful than the sins and the wizards that were previously in conflict....