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If there is a word to currently describe the upcoming Barbie movie, it is intriguing. After officially releasing a first look at Margot Robbie as the titular character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, new set photos have given another look at Robbie in costume – a pink bellbottomed costume. While the Barbie movie has been in development for a long while, with stars like Amy Schumer and Anne Hathaway having been previously attached to the film, Robbie certainly seems to look the part, but will the film really be a sweet and sugary as the images have suggested?...

The premiere of A&E Network’s new original scripted drama series, Bates Motel, was watched by 4.6 million total viewers, 2.5 million adults 25-54 and 2.4 million adults 18-49 on premiere night. The 10 PM premiere episode was watched by 3.0 million total viewers as well as 1.6 million adults 18-49 and 25-54, becoming the networks most-watched original drama series debut among the key 18-49 and 25-54 demos. Here’s what A&E Network president Robert DeBitetto said in a brief statement....

Born Eric Banadinović in Melbourne to parents Ivan and Eleanor, Eric Bana is an acclaimed actor and comedian best known for his roles in Troy and Hulk. After a brief yet successful career in Australian television throughout the mid-90s, Bana made his major film debut in Andrew Dominik’s 2000 crime film Chopper, a dramatic retelling of the life of famed Australian criminal Mark “Chopper” Read. Like any good drama actor of the 2000s, Bana went full method for the titular role, gaining 30 pounds and spending personal time with Read himself to better play the character....

Some may say the golden age of Iranian cinema is in the late-90s when directors like Abbas Kiarostami dominated the global perceptions of what Iranian cinema could and could not be. However, the 2010s were a time in which Iranian cinema was elevated to all-new heights, partially fueled by an increasing diaspora around the world, as well as filmmakers finding new opportunities and prestige in the film festivals and award ceremonies not only in Hollywood but in Europe as well....

TV shows are obviously made for television: to be watched and aired for an audience to follow episode after episode. Some TV shows garner enough success for people to demand a feature film. Whether it’s a film that’s an extension of the show like Trailer Park Boys: The Movie or it’s totally separate from the show like the film remakes of Charlie’s Angels, many TV shows have been remade for the silver screen....

Horror films are not rightly recognized for their craft and artisanship by awards bodies like The Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and the various guilds that nominate their respective craft. But when you take a closer look, the genre is full of great performances. Often, that kind of role gets overlooked and is swept under the rug for being a part of the horror. The material of horror films often asks the actors to go to depths unknown, stretching their will and ability to match the atmosphere of the director....

Southeast Asia has been a hotspot for a budding movie scene for the past decade, although they are overshadowed by the content coming out of East Asian neighbors South Korea and Japan. With central hubs in Thailand and the Philippines, the region has been producing a variety of romance, drama, and action films that may not have received the global attention they deserve. The 2010s were a testament to this, as many great movies flew under the radar of indie and mainstream audiences alike....

With Emmy-award winning, powerhouse shows and limited series like The Crown and The Queen’s Gambit, Netflix has mastered the art of streaming, giving the term “binge” a whole new meaning. But a huge part of those accolades is thanks to its unwavering run of excellent true-crime documentaries for the past seven years or so. Updated October 10th, 2022: If you’re a passionate fan of true-crime documentaries, you’ll be happy to know this article has been updated with additional content and titles....

Malaysian-Taiwanese director Tsai Ming-Liang has become a fan favorite director throughout his decades-long filmmaking career, even if he has not broken into the mainstream consciousness of the Western movie world. He is considered one of the biggest directors to come out of Taiwan’s Second New Wave, which began in the 1990s. Tsai made his debut in 1989, largely in telefilms, and, five years later, rose to prominence when he took home the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival for Vive L’Amour....

Asian Americans have been fighting for representation in Hollywood for decades now, despite some of the earliest Hollywood stars, like Anna May Wong and Sessue Hayakawa, rising to prominence in the silent film era. With the implementation of the Hays Code in the 1930s, all non-white actors were effectively shut out of leading roles due to the rule that interracial love and couples could not exist on the screen — a bane for an industry that thrives on love stories....

WARNING: There are MAJOR SPOILERS for the series finale of Better Call Saul in this story. Saul Goodman is no more following the series finale of Better Call Saul. Not only is the show ending, but the character himself has been laid to rest by Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), who chose to put his scheming behind him and face the truth for the first time in his life. Unfortunately, the downside to coming clean in this case meant seeing a fairly light sentence turn into 86 years behind bars....

There are many children’s TV shows on the market vying for your little one’s attention. However, in addition to entertaining children for a while, parents also hope that the shows will teach their children good manners and life lessons. After all, life is short, and who has time to watch meaningless shows? Especially not children, whose young minds are so easily influenced by what’s around them. Therefore, many parents are very careful about the tv programs they let their kids enjoy....

Good news, Blade Runner fans. The franchise is set to continue on the small screen in animated form. Adult Swim has teamed with streaming service Crunchyroll for a Blade Runner Anime series titled Black Lotus. The series will serve as a sequel to the original sci-fi classic from director Ridley Scott and a prequel to the events of last year’s critically-acclaimed sequel, Blade Runner 2049. It will air as part of Adult Swim’s Toonami block and will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll....

Weekend Box Office: American Gangster $46.3 million Bee Movie $39.1 million Saw IV $11 million Dan in Real Life $8.1 million 30 Days of Night $4 million The Game Plan $3.8 million Martian Child $3.6 million Michael Clayton $2.9 million Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? $2.7 million Gone Baby Gone $2.4 million It was a brutal showdown at the box office this weekend, with expectations being exceeded all the way around....

ravo today announced that its critically acclaimed original cable programming will launch on the iTunes Music Store (www.itunes.com). Viewers will be able to download tonight’s reunion episode of the Emmy-nominated hit series Project Runway in advance of Bravo’s television premiere. Beginning Tuesday, February 28, viewers will be able to download the entire current season-to-date episodes of Project Runway as well as the most compelling episodes of Bravo’s eleven time Emmy-nominated “Inside the Actors Studio” featuring this season’s interview coups with Dave Chappelle and Angelina Jolie....

The first image of Brendan Fraser in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale has revealed the much-loved actor in one of his most challenging roles to date. Having made his name in 90s action and comedy movies like George of the Jungle and The Mummy, Fraser’s latest movie sees him playing Charlie, a man who turns into a 600-pound recluse after abandoning his family for his gay lover. With the movie set to have its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, a first look image as revealed an almost unrecognizable Fraser in character....

Evil Dead Rise is set to bring the iconic horror franchise to a whole new playground later this year, and while appearing at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Bruce Campbell spoke to Variety about the movie. While Ash Williams will not be making an on-screen appearance in the movie, Campbell revealed that his voice is in the film along with a host of sounds from the original Evil Dead movie. According to the actor, Evil Dead Rise is a “house of fire....

Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel is back at it as the host of the new Netflix show, Bullsht: The Game Show. Described by Netflix as “the only trivia game where you could win $1M… without ever giving a correct answer,” the game has contestants either delivering correct answers or lying their way through false answers as convincingly as possible. Will the other plays call “bullsht” on those lies? Get an idea of what the show is like by watching the official trailer below....

You can bring home all the hilarity of a classic 1980 comedy home in time for its 30th birthday. Caddyshack will be re-released on DVD and make its Blu-ray debut on June 8. This standard DVD will be modestly priced at $12.97 SRP while the new Blu-ray will cost $24.98 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features below. The film stars Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight and Michael O’Keefe....

Christian Bale is one of Hollywood’s most revered stars and is without-a-doubt one of cinema’s most talented chameleonic actors; he can truly transform and embody any character. With an impressive career spanning 35 years, the movie star is famous for his wide variety of roles and portrayals, and is renowned for his commitment to the craft. Bale is notable for his versatility and epic physical transformations, along with his string of excellent films with director David O....