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Sometimes, it feels like there aren’t any new ideas under the sun. Although there’s some truth in that assertion, given how theever-churning IP machinetends to dominate film and television, franchise name recognition has always factored into which projects do and don’t see the light of day. The “there’s nothing new under the sun” adage has always been true, and that’s not always a bad thing.Tropes existbecause we can only tell so many variations of a story; innovation often boils down tore-envisioning genres from the ground up....

The particulars ofJames Bond 25have been finalized, and everything’s now officially official. After years of rumors and guesswork, it was announced that EON Productions—the owners of theBondrights—has settled on Universal Pictures to handle international distribution ofBond 25, while the previously announced MGM Studios will handle domestic distribution through their joint venture with Annapurna Pictures. Moreover, Oscar-winningSlumdog MillionairefilmmakerDanny Boylehas been confirmed to be directing the film from an original screenplay byJohn Hodge(Trainspotting)....

Sony releasedthe first trailerforConcussion—their ripped-from-the-headlines dramatic account of how the effects of head trauma in football were met with immense resistance from the National Football League—yesterday. The film is based on the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith), the Nigerian-born forensic neuropathologist who discovered CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a degenerative disease of the brain caused by repeated hits to the head. With the NFL being not just the most watched sport in the USA, but also the most watched primetime television event every week, Omalu’s reports of potential lifelong danger for the players was, of course, met with major opposition....

Directed byRick Famuyiwaand written bySusannah Grant, the HBO original movieConfirmationpeels back the curtain of Washington politics to explore the explosive Supreme Court nomination hearings for Clarence Thomas (Wendell Pierce) in 1991. When Anita Hill (Kerry Washington) accused him of sexual harassment, she brought the country to a standstill, and it forever changed how we perceive and experience workplace equality and gender politics. At the film’s press day, actor Wendell Pierce spoke to Collider for this exclusive interview about why he was so fascinated by this project, the absolute challenge of portraying Clarence Thomas, finding out just how much he actually had in common with the man, that he’d like to meet him some day, co-starring with Kerry Washington even though they never really worked together, the attention paid to every little detail, and why he considers himself a journeyman actor....

As I have finally emerged from the fog ofGame of Thronespost-finale coverage, I noticed a trailer I missed: USA’sDamnation, which takes place in the 1930s and wages a war between rich versus poor and brother versus brother. All of these things being relevant to my interests, I wanted to bring it to your attention as well. The ’30s are an era not often focused upon in TV series, although some of my favorites (including HBO’sCarnivale) have used the Depression and Dust Bowl to tell great stories....

This past weekend saw the unusual coincidence of two major classics being re-released theatrically at the same time.Akira Kurosawa’s final masterpiece,Ran, was re-issued in 15 locations in honor of its 40th anniversary, while the Italian maestroFederico Fellini’s semi-autobiographical classic8½was re-released in just one location. That’s all it needed to deliverthe third-best per-theater average of any movie currently in release. Remember, we’re talking about the lucrative Memorial Day weekend, which witnessed total business hit the $330 million mark....

Disney+’s upcomingWillowseries has begun to fill out its ranks. Deadline is reporting thatEllie Bamber,Cailee SpaenyandErin Kellymanwill serve as the female leads of the new show, which serves as a sequel of sorts to the 1988 Lucasfilm cult favorite. (Warwick Davis, who portrayed the titular character, will return.) Apparently, this new story will take place in the preexisting fantasy realm established by theRon Howard-directed feature, this time focusing on a team’s quest so save a kidnapped prince....

If there’s one thing we’ve learned about filmmakerAsghar Farhadiit’s that he’s inclined to construct morality tales (A Separation), his films often border on extreme melodrama (The Salesman) and he’s fixated with shooting in any sort of confined apartment, home or dwelling (The Past). It’s no surprise then that those elements are all part of his latest work,Everybody Knows, which opened the 71stFestival de Cannes. This time, however, the Iranian filmmaker has ventured out of a Persian context and set his tale in a small village in the countryside of Spain recruiting the Oscar-winning couplePenelope CruzandJavier Bardemto headline it....

Ready Player OnestarTye Sheridanis in talks to play the young lead oppositeBen AffleckinGeorge Clooney’s coming-of-age filmThe Tender Bar, Collider has exclusively learned. Set up at Amazon Studios, the film is based onJ.R. Moehringer’s bestselling memoir, which recollected the time he spent searching for unlikely father figures among the patrons at his uncle’s bar in Long Island. Sheridan is making a deal to play Moehringer, while Affleck is set to play his Uncle Charlie....

[Editor’s Note: Some minorspoilersahead for the upcoming video gameGhost of Tsushima, though the intent is to keep this early review asspoiler-freeas possible.] What are you expecting fromGhost of Tsushima? If you’re looking for another “Souls-like” title or a supernaturally infused samurai / ninja story akin to theNiohfranchise orSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, you might want to check those expectations. However, if you’re hoping for a grounded, historically realistic, and compelling story of a young samurai battling against all odds to repel an overwhelming invading force from across the sea and find his own path on that journey, this might just be your Game of the Year....

If you need a palate cleanser from superhero cinema and summer blockbusters, a new trailer forGoodbye Christopher Robinis just the thing for you. Like thepreviously released trailerfor the Fox Searchlight film, this cut highlights the relationship between the title character and his famous author father, A.A. Milne, and explores the creation of Winnie the Pooh and his pals. However, this trailer does a better job of showing both the effect that the traumatic experiences of World War I have on Milne along with the changes that the Milne family undergo when fame and success catches them unawares....

In a world full of reboots and remakes, many 80s and even 90s kids will be excited to know thatHead of the Classis on its way back to our screens and we’ve got your first look right here at Collider! HBO Max is at the head of this new production which will premiere on the streaming platform on November 4th. Even better than being so close to the air date is the fact that all ten episodes of this new take to the old series will be available all at once, meaning a full day of binge-watching is surely in order....

Navigating back to the home screen of your Apple TV can vary slightly depending on the model of your device and the remote you are using. The home screen is the central hub where you can access all your favorite content and apps. It serves as a starting point from which you can explore everything your Apple TV has to offer. Whether you are inside an app or just want to quickly switch between services, you can follow a few simple steps to go to the home screen....