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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was met with soaring reviews and wonderful Christmas delight from fans. In it, Kevin Bacon was forcibly brought face to face with Peter Quill. But aside from kidnapping a movie star, the Guardians of the Galaxy dropped a big change in MCU canon as if it wasn’t a big deal at all. At the beginning of the Holiday Special, Nebula casually mentioned that the Guardians bought Knowhere from the Collector....

Veteran comedian Jeff Foxworthy is back on stage for his first solo comedy special in almost a quarter of a century. Heading to Netflix this month, Jeff Foxworthy: The Good Old Days puts the famous Blue Collar Comedy Tour legend on the small screen for what’s touted as his first solo comedy special in 24 years. An official trailer has been released showcasing some of the material Foxworthy has in store for fans, and you can watch the video below ahead of the special’s premiere on March 22....

Nearly a year after the announcement, The Old Guard 2 is finally gaining momentum as Uma Thurman and Henry Golding join the Charlize Theron-led superhero movie. The Old Guard premiered in 2020 on Netflix and quickly became one of the most popular films on the streamer, clocking in an impressive 186 million hours viewed within the first month. Based on the graphic novel of the same name created by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez, The Old Guard follows a group of immortal mercenaries who, along with a new recruit, go on a revenge mission after their cover is blown....

Any actress that has received not just one but two Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, and three BAFTAs would be considered a legend in modern filmmaking. Cate Blanchett is no exception and has proven time and time again that she deserves every ounce of praise that she’s received over the course of her acting career, which has spanned multiple genres, such as fantasy, drama, period pieces, and a foray into children’s movies....

Nominations for the 2007 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards were announced this morning, including nominations for Best Feature, which are American Gun; The Dead Girl; Half Nelson; Little Miss Sunshine; and Pan’s Labyrinth. Also announced were the finalists for the IFC/Acura Someone to Watch Award, the Axium Truer Than Fiction Award, and the Axium Producers Award. Felicity Huffman and Don Cheadle served as nomination presenters at the event. The 2007 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards ceremony airs live on Saturday, February 24, beginning at 5:00 pm EST on IFC (Independent Film Channel)....

Diehard fans of the classic 80’s TV show 21 Jump Street will probably be disappointed in the 21st century film adaptation. The film is a screwball comedy. Apart from the general premise, it’s completely different from the television show; although it does pay a few well-timed homages. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum star as two goofball LAPD rookies. They’re so inept as bicycle cops, they’re pulled from active duty and given a last shot to save their jobs....

The next four of 12 players on ABC’s The Mole are confirmed - Nicole (Chicago, IL), Ali (St. Louis, MO), Bobby (Philadelphia, PA) and Mark (Mukwonago, WI). Dubbed television’s smartest reality show, the new season of “The Mole” premieres MONDAY, JUNE 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC. Television Network. The series returns with all-new missions, locations and music, plus online and mobile interactivity, enabling more viewer participation during the 10 episodes....

Anime has taken over the world. While it used to be a niche form of entertainment once upon a time, it has now gotten even more popular than before. This genre has grown progressively, which means there are so many anime out there with various kinds of plots and stories. However, due to the abundance, it can be difficult to establish which anime would go down in the books as being a classic or which would be a disappointment....

It is no surprise that most K-dramas became a global sensation because of their heart-fluttering romance stories and explosion of love tropes. However, over time, many Korean dramas not revolving around romance have gripped fans with their intriguing plot and complex characters. 2021’s Emmy-winning Squid Game, for instance, is a prime example of how non-romantic K-dramas also hold the capability to lure viewers. Per Variety, in fact, Squid Game became Netflix’s most-watched show, with 1....

If you haven’t watched season 2 of Bridgerton, you are one of the few who haven’t. According to Netflix, via The Hollywood Reporter, viewers clocked in 193 million hours of watched time within three days of the series’ season 2 premiere on March 25 — the second-highest in Netflix history. Indeed, viewers were enraptured by the focus on Jonathan Bailey’s Anthony Bridgerton and his love story with Simone Ashley’s Kate Sharma....

Spider-Man is among the audience’s favorite superheroes, hugely popular among children and teenagers. And while this character, originally created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, has been featured in many movies and franchises over the years, the most well-known have probably been the separate series starring Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland. The first trilogy was helmed by Sam Raimi, with the first film premiering in 2002. Maguire was entrusted with bringing Spider-Man to life, and was supported by Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco, Cliff Roberson, and Rosemary Harris....

The book-to-movie adaptation genre of movies is a favorite among film lovers as well as readers. When books come out, they establish a dedicated fanbase and the personification of the story/series can be both hit or miss. With the need to please fans of the book, creating movies that tell stories we already know and love is a tall order. However, even with the added pressure, the excitement that builds when a new book becomes greenlit for an onscreen adaptation is unparalleled....

It has come time to say goodbye to an icon. Not just any icon, mind you, but one of the greatest TV superheroes that has ever lived. It is with true sadness that we report the death of Adam West. The beloved actor passed away late Friday night at the age of 88. A true cult legend and memorable 60s superhero mainstay, Adam West is perhaps best known for playing Batman on the small screen....

After becoming one of Hollywood’s most popular action stars with her role in the Predator prequel Prey, Amber Midthunder is looking ahead to where she’s heading next with her career. In a new chat with The Hollywood Reporter, Midthunder spoke about her career, first touching on working on Prey. She described feeling a “difference sense of home and comfort in shooting a movie” as part of an all-Indigenous cast. “I had not had a work experience that was like that, ever,” Midthunder noted....

American Gladiators, which originally premiered in 1989, is coming back to TV. According to Variety, NBC has picked up a revised version of the series. The show, which pitted players like Nitro, Turbo, and Laser against each other, is being updated with new technology and twists. MGM will once again produce the show with Reveille. NBC Entertainment’s executive Vice President of alternative programming, development and specials Craig Plestis stated, “We’ve been circling around this property for a long time now....

ABC has officially announced that American Idol season 4 is on the way. However, for a second year in a row, the announcement comes without deals for judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie, along with host Ryan Seacrest. If the upcoming season follows the path from season 3, deals will be finalized a few months from now, though that has not been officially confirmed at this time. Perry has a new album coming out and is currently pregnant, so it is unclear if she’ll be back right away or if she’ll take a break before returning to the hit series....

Toxic masculinity is a trait found in men where they are culturally pressured into behaving in a certain way which causes harm to themselves and society as well. Cinema, in the past, has had many films that have delved into the theme of toxic masculinity. From Fincher’s Fight Club, to American History X, the subject of toxic masculinity has been a hotbed for debate in the current cultural climate. There are multiple reasons that American Psycho cuts through the clutter that surrounds toxic masculinity and its representation on screen… For starters, it’s a feminist film, a satirical take that revolves around the impact of society on men and then in turn the impact of men on society....

AMC Network’s Anne Rice universe continues to expand. Variety reports that Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches will return for a second season at AMC. This is AMC’s second series based on Rice’s successful works. Interview with the Vampire, starring Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson, premiered last year. Following critical and audience praise, the series was renewed for a second season last fall. Mayfair Witches premiered last month and quickly became the number-one new series on AMC+....

Marvel hero Scott Lang promises to get his family home in the latest look at the upcoming MCU sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. It is now one month before Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania kicks off Phase 5 and introduces audiences the new big bad, Kang the Conqueror, who Scott is forced to do a deal with in order to escape the Quantum Realm. A bargain that he will surely come to regret....

This story contains spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery Episode 10, “The Galactic Barrier.“In this week’s episode of Star Trek: Discovery, “The Galactic Barrier,” new frontiers were reached, and crew members forged new connections, as the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery finally reached the edge of the Milky Way. Meanwhile, two members of the close-knit team still work in opposition to Captain Michael Burnham’s (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the United Federation of Planets’ goals, Cleveland “Book” Booker (David Ajala) and Ruon Tarka (Shawn Doyle)....