When news came out that Kathryn Bigelow was directing a film about the beginning of a nuclear war, many people immediately marked its 2025 release date on their calendars. The chance to see a new, suspenseful movie from the acclaimed director of films like The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, and Point Break made a Netflix subscription feel worthwhile.
Ginnifer Goodwin recently told MovieWeb that her character, Judy, and Jason Bateman’s character, Nick, will start the new season with some disagreements. Judy is dealing with self-doubt and a strong desire to be in charge, which will cause friction between the two.
Disney’s live-action remakes generally follow one of two paths. Some, like Alice in Wonderland, Maleficent, and Mulan, take big creative liberties and reimagine the story. Others, such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King, aim to closely recreate the look and feel of the original animated film. The upcoming Moana remake seems to be following the latter approach, with many scenes being almost identical to those in the 2016 animated movie.
The latest Terminator film, Dark Fate, didn’t quite live up to expectations. Both fans and critics had a mixed response, often pointing out that the story felt too similar to previous installments, the early death of the character John Connor, and a lack of depth in the characters. Even those involved in making the film seem divided about its success. Director Tim Miller shared his frustration with creative disagreements with James Cameron, Linda Hamilton admitted she wasn’t completely satisfied with the final product, Cameron described it as a film for longtime fans, and Arnold Schwarzenegger himself voiced criticism of the story.
Christopher Nolan recently told Empire Online what sets his new film, The Odyssey, apart from his previous work. While the movie features larger settings and prominent actors, Nolan highlighted the sheer amount of film used during the 91-day shoot: over two million feet. Much of the filming took place at sea, following Odysseus (played by Damon) and his crew on their journey.
Find out when and where to watch the latest episode – Season 8, Episode 8 – of My Hero Academia.
HBO’s new comedy, The Chair, has quickly become the platform’s most popular first-season comedy ever. After just five of its eight episodes were released on HBO Max, it’s topping both traditional TV ratings and streaming numbers. This is especially impressive considering HBO comedies generally don’t reach the massive audiences that hit dramas like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon have achieved.
Last year, many major movie theaters celebrated the world of Oz by selling special “Wicked”-themed popcorn buckets and collectibles. Fans could choose from items like Witch Hat Cups and Lantern Popcorn Containers to enjoy with their snacks and drinks during the first showing.
Most villains in action-packed stories, or ‘shonen,’ have complex backstories and understandable reasons for their actions. Fans enjoy these villains because they force the heroes to confront difficult questions, not just fight battles. But one particularly famous villain completely goes against this trend – and that’s exactly why people love him.
Actor Xolo Maridueña’s movie, Blue Beetle, is now available on Netflix and has quickly become popular with U.S. viewers. It’s currently the fifth most-watched film on the platform’s Top 10 list for American subscribers, according to a recent announcement from Gunn.