Will Marvel’s shows lose their punch if they move from Netflix to Disney Plus?
Disney has indicated that continuing the Marvel series that were canceled on Netflix is a possibility, but that notion has a fair share of good and bad potential outcomes. Do we want to see Disney pick up Daredevil, Jessica Jones, or The Punisher? The answer isn't so simple.
‘Bumblebee’ review
Directed by Travis Knight, Transformers prequel film Bumblebee brings the series back to basics with a grounded, endearing story about a teenage girl's friendship with a transforming robot that not only changes both of their lives, but might save a billion-dollar franchise, too.
First ‘Men in Black International’ trailer introduces new agents and aliens
The first trailer for Sony Pictures' franchise spinoff Men in Black International has arrived, and it offers a preview of the new adventure that brings Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson's characters together and sends them around the world on an alien-filled investigation.
‘A League Of Their Own’ and ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall has died
Penny Marshall, the Laverne and Shirley star who went on to direct Big, Awakenings, and A League of Their Own, has died at age 75. With 1988's Big, Marshall became the first female director to make a film that earned more than $100 million in U.S. theaters, and paved the way for women behind the camera.
‘Aquaman’ review: Jason Momoa delivers a film fit for the King of the Seven Seas
DC Comics' aquatic superhero Aquaman finally gets his solo feature with Jason Momoa in the title role, and director James Wan's adventure manages to avoid feeling waterlogged while offering up some amazing visuals and intense action. It also introduces a great new villain into the DC Extended Universe.
How VFX magic conjured the fantastic beasts of ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’
Visual effects studio Rodeo FX and VFX supervisor Arnaud Brisebois take you behind the scenes of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald to explore the visual effects that brought the film's amazing creatures and magical cityscapes to life in the Harry Potter spinoff.
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ review
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse offers a new origin story for Marvel's wall-crawling hero that manages to feel different from any Spider-Man movie so far, while echoing the most important aspects of the character's evolution. The end result is one of Spider-Man's most memorable big-screen adventures.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ season 2 gets a new, Spock-heavy trailer
CBS has released a new trailer for season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery that leans into the debut of Ethan Peck as the popular half-Vulcan character Spock. The second season of the hit series is scheduled to premiere January 17 on the direct-to-consumer streaming service CBS All Access.
Stranger Things season 3 predictions: Decoding the episode titles
Netflix has revealed the episode titles for season 3 of Stranger Things, and the eight titles could shed light on what we can expect when the hit show returns in summer 2019. Here are some of the elements we can glean from the episode titles that were confirmed in a brief teaser video.
Now-canceled ‘Daredevil’ was one of Netflix’s most popular shows
Netflix officially canceled Marvel's Daredevil a month after the premiere of the show's critically acclaimed third season, despite it reportedly being one of its most popular shows. The series is just the latest collaboration with Marvel TV and Disney that has been canceled in recent months.
Avengers 4 teaser trailer has finally arrived: Prepare for ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Marvel Studios has released the first teaser trailer and new, April 2019 release date for Avengers 4, the sequel to 2018's blockbuster superhero crossover Avengers: Infinity War. The film will be titled Avengers: Endgame, and it might have the darkest trailer for any Marvel movie released so far.
‘Men in Black International’: Everything we know about the new MiB movie
The upcoming reboot of the Men in Black franchise might not have Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, but Men in Black International is expected to feature an impressive new ensemble, including Thor: Ragnarok co-stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, as well as Taken and The Grey star Liam Neeson.
‘Infinity War’ and ‘First Man’ among Oscar contenders for visual effects
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released a list of 20 movies that are contenders for Oscar nominations in the Best Visual Effects category, including Avengers: Infinity War, First Man, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. The final list of Academy Award nominees will be announced in January.
Showtime’s live-action ‘Halo’ TV series loses its director
A live-action television series based on the Halo game franchise is in the works at cable network Showtime, with Master Chief expected to play a lead role in the show. However, the director for the first few episodes recently exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.
New ‘Captain Marvel’ trailer has Brie Larson flying high
Marvel Studios has released a second trailer for Captain Marvel, its solo superhero feature that casts Academy Award winner Brie Larson as cosmic hero and former US Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters March 8, 2019, a few months before the Avengers: Infinity War sequel.
Netflix already has a ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ season 2 premiere date
The second season of surprise hit Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will premiere earlier than expected. Netflix revealed the show's season 2 premiere date in a new teaser featuring footage from the show's next story arc, targeting an April 2019 return for the popular series.
Peek behind the magic and monsters of ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’
The Netflix series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina blends magic, monsters, and teenage drama in one of the year's surprise hits. Visual effects company Zoic Studios takes us behind the scenes to explain how some of the show's most memorable moments were created.
‘Aquaman’ movie: Everything we know about it so far
Jason Momoa will bring Aquaman back to the big screen for a solo feature in December 2018. The cast also inludes Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, and more. Here's everything we know so far about the aquatic superhero's live-action adventure in the DC Extended Universe.
‘Gears of War’ movie brings in ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ screenwriter
Universal Pictures has hired a new screenwriter for its big-screen adaptation of the popular Gears of War game franchise. The studio has hired xXx: Return of Xander Cage writer F. Scott Frazier to work on the story for the film, which has been in development since 2016.
‘Game of Thrones’ will bring back the dead with a reunion special
With the final season of Game of Thrones airing in April 2019, we have confirmation that HBO filmed a reunion special for the show that will feature some of the cast members from earlier in the series. Where that special will be available, though, might surprise some fans.
Netflix is developing a live-action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ series with anime’s director
A live-action adaptation of the critically acclaimed Cowboy Bebop anime is in the works and headed to Netflix, with the streaming service producing the series. The writer of Thor: Ragnarok is penning the first episode's script, with a 10-episode season currently in development.
Netflix makes a play for young audiences with slate of Roald Dahl adaptations
Netflix has announced plans to adapt the works of celebrated Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl into a set of animated "event series" on the streaming service. The first, unidentified project is expected to begin production in 2019, with no premiere date announced at this point.
Old-school Transformers get the spotlight in new ‘Bumblebee’ preview
Paramount Pictures recently released a new, behind-the-scenes preview for its upcoming film Bumblebee. The Transformers spinoff hits theaters December 21 and stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, and Pamela Adlon. Kubo and the Two Strings filmmaker Travis Knight directs the film.
‘The Walking Dead’ midseason 9 trailer teases the return of Negan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's bat-wielding antagonist Negan appears destined to return for more action in the midseason trailer for The Walking Dead season 9, which introduces the threat posed by a new kind of zombie and their human handlers, known as The Whisperers.
‘Creed II’ review
Creed II pits Michael B. Jordan's legacy boxer against the son of the man who killed his father, but this sequel is more than just a rematch of Apollo Creed vs. Ivan Drago. A talented cast and skilled director make the film bigger than the fight at the center of the story.
‘Moonlight’ film studio A24 to produce movies for Apple
Indie movie studio A24, which is responsible for bringing Moonlight, Room, Ex Machina, and other award-winning films to U.S. audiences, has entered into an agreement to develop and produce movies for Apple. It's still unknown how Apple plans to get its movie and TV projects to audiences, though.
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ review
Magizoologist Newt Scamander is back for another adventure in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, the sequel to 2016's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Although the film brings back even more beautiful creatures, it takes a surprisingly deep dive into the Harry Potter lore.
Netflix debuts full trailer for Andy Serkis’ ‘Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle’
Netflix has released the first full-length trailer for Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, the upcoming live-action feature based on Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book that's directed by acclaimed actor-turned-filmmaker Andy Serkis. The film will have a theatrical debut before arriving on Netflix later this year.
‘Pacific Rim’ and ‘Altered Carbon’ anime series headed to Netflix
Netflix has revealed a bundle of new anime series it will offer subscribers, including shows based on the Pacific Rim movie franchise and an animated spinoff of its own, live-action Altered Carbon series. The series are expected to premiere on the streaming platform in 2019.
‘Night of the Living Dead’ will get a sequel from original creators’ script
A sequel to director George Romero's 1968 horror classic Night of the Living Dead is being developed based on an unproduced script penned by Romero and co-writer John Russo, with an expected release date in 2019. The film will be a direct follow-up to the events of the original movie.
‘The Walking Dead’ isn’t quite done with Andrew Lincoln yet
The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln departed the long-running zombie drama in a recent episode, but the actor will remain involved with the AMC series via a series of original movies the network announced shortly after Lincoln's farewell episode of the series aired on November 4.
‘True Detective’ season 3: Everything we know about the HBO series’ return
HBO's hit crime drama True Detective is returning after a long hiatus, picking up with a new story and new stars as it delves into another mystery. The cast, led by Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, has been growing steadily. Here's everything we know so far about season 3 of the series.
It’s gonna be a long, cold winter: AT&T yanks HBO from Dish and Sling TV
The blackout of HBO on AT&T rival Dish Network and its Sling TV streaming service has raised big questions about the future of television access in a rapidly consolidating media landscape. As AT&T and Dish battle it out, the real losers could be regular consumers.