Universal’s $2.2B Adventure Franchise Is Dominating Netflix’s American Charts As Fourth Movie Lingers In Development Hell

Founded in 1912, Universal is a historic film studio with over a century of experience. They’re responsible for some of the most successful movie franchises ever made, including Fast & Furious (over $7.3 billion), Jurassic Park (over $6.8 billion), Despicable Me (over $5.6 billion), and Shrek (over $4 billion). They also have another massive franchise that’s gaining popularity on streaming services, though it doesn’t currently rank among the top 20 highest-grossing.

10 Strongest Anime Devils of All Time, Ranked

Anime features a huge variety of devil characters, ranging from classic horned demons to those who hide their true nature, and even some explicitly named Satan. These characters are often incredibly powerful, and a few are so strong they could potentially cause global destruction if they were real.

‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Producer Reveals Inspirations For Wagner Moura’s Character

Bradner Lawson originally appeared in a Star Wars comic book featuring Darth Maul. He’s a detective working on the planet Janix, and now he’s making his first television appearance. The character is brought to life by Wagner Moura, the Oscar-nominated actor who starred in the 2025 Brazilian film The Secret Agent. Matt Michnovetz, an executive producer on Maul – Shadow Lord, recently spoke with MovieWeb about casting Moura. He explained that it was Moura’s insightful take on the character during discussions that ultimately convinced the team he was the right fit.

‘Mutiny’ Trailer Finds Jason Statham on the Run in New Action Thriller

Jason Statham stars in and produces the upcoming action film Mutiny, reuniting with director Jean-François Richet, who previously helmed the 2023 film Plane. The cast also includes Annabelle Wallis, known for Peaky Blinders and Malignant, Jason Wong (Wrath of Man, The Gentlemen), along with Roland Møller, Arnas Fedaravičius, and Adrian Lester. Mutiny is scheduled for release in theaters on August 21, 2026, by Lionsgate. A trailer and official synopsis are now available.

Breaking Bad’s Most-Hated Character Gets Candid Defense From Bryan Cranston 13 Years Later

Before becoming famous for his role on “Breaking Bad,” Bryan Cranston starred alongside Frankie Muniz in the early 2000s sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle.” Cranston played the humorous father in the family, while Muniz played Malcolm, the intelligent and observant middle child who narrates the show. The series, which ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006, had a total of 151 episodes.

The Umbrella Academy Almost Made Time Travel Shows Look Easy

Netflix’s hit show, The Umbrella Academy, is a popular fantasy series adapted from the comic book created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. The show centers around seven adopted siblings who form a team, each with unique superpowers, and explores the challenges they face in their personal lives. One of these siblings, Five, played by Aidan Gallagher, can control space and time, giving him the ability to teleport and eventually travel through time.

Avatar 4’ Will Need to Be “Cheaper and Shorter,” New Report Reveals

Despite the huge profits the Avatar films have made, they are very costly for Disney to produce. This is because of the extensive special effects, James Cameron’s dedication to cutting-edge filmmaking technology, and the vastness of the world he’s created. Given Cameron’s plan for five Avatar movies – with two more scheduled for 2029 and 2031 – these high costs are a significant concern, and the future of the saga may be uncertain.

‘Never Want To See You Again’: Iconic Marvel Duo Officially Splits

Amazing Spider-Man #26, written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Francesco Manna and Ed McGuinness, is part of Marvel’s ongoing Death Spiral event. The story focuses on Spider-Man’s pursuit of the dangerous killer, Torment. The situation becomes critical when Torment merges with the Carnage symbiote, and they begin targeting Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson’s families.

James McAvoy’s 3-Part Fantasy Series Atoned For A Mistake Made 12 Years Earlier

As a fantasy fan, I always felt like His Dark Materials got a little lost in the shadow of Game of Thrones, which is a real shame. It’s a fantastic three-season show based on Philip Pullman’s incredible novels from the ’90s. James McAvoy is brilliant as Lord Asriel, and the whole cast is just top-notch – seriously talented people all around.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Pays Tribute to Jurassic Park

The way Spybot worked, combined with the story’s setting of someone trying to break into a compromised computer, strongly reminded me of a classic scene from the first Jurassic Park movie. Just like Ray Arnold couldn’t regain power because of a password set by Dennis Nedry, every wrong attempt was met with Nedry’s mocking message, “Uh-uh-uh, you didn’t say the magic word!” This moment in Shadow Lord wasn’t just a playful nod to that film; it was part of a history of paying tribute to the creators of both Star Wars and Jurassic Park.