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American Horror StorySeason 6 has turned out to be one of the most exciting seasons of the show in years, largely because creator/showrunnerRyan Murphydecided to make the season in a bubble. He and all involved kept the theme of the season under wraps until the first episode aired, which revealed Season 6 asAmerican Horror Story: Roanoke, tackling the Lost Colony of Roanoke as the deadly ghosts (led byKathy Bates) attempt to scare a couple off their land....

The gifts from San Diego Comic-Con keep on giving! A brand new poster for Marvel’sAvengers: Infinity Warhas made its way onto the Internet in all its glory. This ambitious piece attempts to gather the superheroes of the MCU together in one place to take on Thanos and his infamous Black Order. There’s a lot going on here, so we’ll break it down further below. StarringJosh Brolin,Vin Diesel,Chris Hemsworth,Tom Hiddleston,Bradley Cooper,Chris Pratt,Dave Bautista,Paul Bettany,Paul Rudd,Elizabeth Olsen,Chris Evans,Anthony Mackie,Scarlett Johansson,Mark Ruffalo,Jeremy Renner,Sebastian Stan,Don Cheadle,Tom Holland,Chadwick Boseman,Benedict Cumberbatch,Pom Klementieff,Zoe Saldana,Robert Downey Jr....

The new, live-action version ofBeauty and the Beastis a hit, and it certainly gives audiencesmorethan the classic animated version.Bill Condon’s movie treats the Disney movie as a lavish spectacle complete with new songs, expanded plot points, and even variations on the characters. It’s very much in line with the animated original, but it also piles on more stuff as way to leave its own mark. While there are lots of minor variations along the way in terms of lines of dialogue and even lyrics from the songs (Josh Gadgets major points for his new ending to “Gaston”), I’m going to go through the major changes we see along the way....

While the production ofBond 25has been plagued with difficulties from the very beginning, a new official behind-the-scenes set video is all smiles. Indeed thisfirstofficial set video puts the focus on the sequel’s initial shooting location, Jamaica, and offers some candid looks atDaniel Craigback in character as Bond,Jeffrey Wrightreprising his role as Felix, and directorCary Joji Fukunagalooking like he could hold his own in front of the camera opposite 007. Of course,Bond 25has had some problems....

Brie Larson’s star has been shining quite brightly for a while now but, in my eyes, 2013 marked a game-changing year for Larson because that’s when I first caught her performance inShort Term 12. The talent was evident well before that but Larson’s work inShort Term 12was so impassioned, raw, and struck such a significant emotional chord that, one, I’m confident in saying it’s a film I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life and, two, it’s a performance that signified that Larson was one of the best of the best....

IMAX, the most captivating film format in film history, has been a trademark for acclaimed filmmakerChristopher Nolanever sinceThe Dark Knight. The director isfamous for praising the technology, describing the experience aswatching a 3D movie without the 3D glasses. Being the pioneer of using such developments, it would only make sense for him to advocate its use. However, this begs an interesting question: if IMAX is that good, why aren’t other filmmakers using it?...

There’s a reason why we have coming-of-age movie tropes. They’re often appealing, lend themselves to clearly communicate particular ideas, and spark certain emotions. You can go one way or the other with such storytelling devices. You can merely lean on them as a road map offering the easiest possible route to the desired response, something that often feels conventional and forced. Or, you can use familiar genre assets to bolster the impact of something new....

In the upcoming filmMaybe I Do, young couple Michelle (Emma Roberts) and Allen (Luke Bracey) are at a crossroads in their relationship. Hoping to resolve the issue and introduce their families, they get their parents together for dinner one night, not realizing they all already know each other — perhaps a little too well. Packed with legendary talent includingDiane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Richard GereandWilliam H. Macy, the cozy family dinner soon turns into a frantic comedy of errors....

Dwayne JohnsonandEmily Bluntgave some very lucky Disneyland visitors the surprise of a lifetime when they joined them on theJungle Cruiseride earlier this week. The actors were busy promoting their new film when they hopped aboard the famous theme park attraction as “secret skippers.” Awaiting Jungle Cruise riders were thrilled to see the actors on board, and when they took off, hilarity ensued. Johnson and Blunt joined the captain and asked the riders trivia questions along the way, most of which were fed to them through earpieces by co-starJack Whitehall....

HBO Max’sEvil Dead Risehas addedMia Challisto its cast, revealsDeadline. Challis, who’ll soon star on Netflix’s eight-episode thrillerClickbait, is set to play an 18-year-old girl obsessed with fashion and social media onLee Cronin’sEvil Dead Rise. According to Deadline, the new chapter in theEvil Deadfranchise will take place in Los Angeles and follow two sisters who get a long-overdue reunion. Unfortunately, at the same time, they find a demonic book that releases a demonic invasion....

When it comes to Marvel movies, by now audiences know to stay through the the credits. It’s a tradition that began withJon Favreau’sIron Man, where Favreau and Marvel’sKevin Feigeshot an extra scene teasingSamuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury as something they thought might be fun for fans, and which blossomed into a fully formed trend for big blockbuster movies. ThenJoss Whedonupended the formula withThe Avengers, including the traditional mid-credits scene that teases movies to come (in this case Thanos), but also a scene at the very end of the credits that was purely for goofs—the Avengers eating shawarma....

Quick Links It’s nearly time to say goodbye.The Umbrella Academyhas been anunquestionable smash hit for Netflixever since it debuted in 2019. Aseven-time Primetime Emmy-nominated series, the show has earned millions of supporters thanks to a gripping, innovative story that pays intelligent homage to its comic book origins - something that can often be rare in today’s media landscape. After anexcellent third outing, Season 4 promises to go bigger and bolder than ever before, with abrand-new apocalypse looming large over the Hargreeves' heads....

We promise we’re not trolling you.Hilda and the Mountain King, an 80-minute, feature-length follow-up toHildaseason two, is coming to Netflix next month, reportsAnimation Magazine. Adapted from authorLuke Pearson’s sixth graphic novel in the Hilda series, the film finds our blue-haired protagonist, Hilda, in the predicament in which she was left when that season finished, stranded in troll country. In the words ofRob Allen, EVP Commercial at Silvergate Media, the studio behindHilda:...