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I love toys, they were a formative part of my childhood and even as an adult, there’s something about them that just fascinates me. It seems that, at the moment, Hollywood feels the same way because there are a lot of recent and upcoming movies this year that are based on some kind of nostalgic toy.Transformers: Rise of the Beastsisthe most expected of the bunch. Based on the Hasbro toy line, transformers have had consistent film and television releases for decades now....

Warner Bros.‘Tomb Raiderreboot has already sold me on checking out what looks like a fun, adventurous movie with a strong (in all forms of the word) female protagonist, embodied inAlicia Vikander’s Lara Croft. I’m in. But while the studio’s marketing for the film must continually remind audiences that, yes, the movie is due in theaters in less than two months, they’re fast approaching the limit of revealing things too much or too often....

Here’s how bad this week’s two main openers did.Close Encounters of the Third Kind, re-released in 3D for its anniversary, came in at number thirteen, right belowWonder Woman, which has been out for over three months at this point. That was the best of the bunch and in most circles, it wouldn’t even count as a new release. To get to the trulynewreleases, you’d have to go all the way down to number twenty-three and twenty-four....

While the Core Four may not be fully back in action in Spyglass Media’sScream 7, the Meeks-Martin twins have signed on for another tango with Ghostface. Back in December, word broke thatMason Gooding would be reprising his role as Chad Meeks-Martin, while just last week it was revealed thatJasmin Savoy Brown would be back in actionas the scary movie-savvy Mindy Meeks-Martin. Both characters were introduced in 2022’sScreamas friends of Tara Carpenter’s (Jenna Ortega) and have continued to survive despite two very close brushes with death....

Although the world may have beenwaiting for one specific Joker-centered moviethis year, the real feature-length winner that was maybe sorta kinda based on the DC villain wasVera Drew’sThe People’s Joker. Funny, off-beat, imaginative, and vibrant, Drew’s star-studded parody feature was overflowing with a heartfelt story about its main character, Joker (Drew), coming to terms with being a trans woman and trying to make it in the big, dangerous, scary world of comedy....

“When I first came to Detroit from Los Angeles, I was nervous. It’s a big change and I wanted to fit in as quickly as possible. I turned to someone who understood both LA and Detroit.” Naturally, Axel is the primary person who can understand Goff’s plight. Transplanted from Detroit to LA, theBeverly Hills Copseries is a classic fish-out-of-water tale. But as Goff watches the new film and takes notes, one could argue he is perhaps taking his hero a little too seriously....

While there have beenmany great films about World War II, one show utilized a serialized approach to explore the experiences of an entire company of men from their initial days of training to the pivotal final moments of the conflict. While war dramas often highlight the importance of just one critical hero or leader,Band of Brothersby developing a strong comradery between the soldiers, it felt like the actors had developed the same onscreen friendships that their characters had....

This weekend, the totally fetch crew ofMean Girlsis heading back to the big screen with the new musical feature adaptation. Written by 2004Mean GirlsalumTina Feyand directed byArturo Perez Jr.andSamantha Jayne, the latest iteration of the story once more follows high schoolerCady Heron (Angourie Rice)as she adjusts to her new surroundings and falls in with the popular clique.Mean Girlsmay just be hitting audiences again, but Perez and Jayne already have ideas about what they want to pursue in the future....

If, like me, you’re less a fan of the larger Marvel multiverse and more a fan of its down-to-earth stories, then you’re probably a fan ofThe Punisher. BeforeEchoand Marvel Spotlight hit our screens, Netflix delivered a series of gritty, street-level hero stories, includingDaredevil,Jessica Jones, andThe Defenders, to name a few.The Punisherspun off ofDaredevil, where the titular antihero appeared in Season 2, starringJon Bernthalas the vigilante who takes a rather violent approach to kee[ing the streets clean of scum after the murder of his wife and children....

The1990swas a golden era forsitcomsthat featured no shortage of laugh tracks, zany characters, and unforgettable catchphrases. But now and again, these series gave a subtle wink and nod to viewers. These fourth wall breaks made for some of thefunniest and most unforgettable momentsin the series. Whether it was a direct glance and address towards the audience, a full-blown meta-moment, or a sly reference to the switch or absence of a cast member, these clever moments reminded audiences that the characters knew they were being watched....

From modern war epics likeBand of BrothersandThe Pacificto historical dramas likeRomeandShōgun, the highlights of war television make up some of the finest series the medium has ever seen. Naturally, however, for every major hit series that has gone on to be a soaring success as well as a critical triumph, there have been plenty ofseries that delve into the heart of combat that have never received the plaudits they so thoroughly deserve....

Being an independent animator naturally comes with a plethora of challenges. Unsteady engagement, lack of funding, having a small or nonexistant animation team, and possibly, never having your work recognized or appreciated by others. These challenges are all but amplified when an animator chooses YouTube as their main platform. Constantly changing monetization standards; an algorithm that favors constant output; and a prioritization of brands and famous influencers over smaller, lesser known creators, add up to a recipe for failure....

Family sticks together inDoubling Down with the Derricos. Joining thegrowing lineup of TLC’s reality showsfollowing larger-than-life families, includingthe Duggar family of19 Kids and Countingand the Waldrop family ofSweet Home Sextuplets, the Derricos as just as massive. With a whopping 14 kids, parentsKarenandDeon Derricotake on the responsibilities of dealing with a bunch of kids with different personalities. From “singletons” to “quintuplets,” their house is always buzzing with sibling antics, random shenanigans, and, most importantly, loads of love....