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Keeping plot secrets under wraps has become a staple of the later Marvel films as their ever-expanding universe begins to draw in Sony and Twentieth Century Fox properties. And it is one of Benedict Cumberbatch’s co-stars in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland, who has become synonymous with dropping spoilers for Marvel projects. However, the pair managed to keep one of the worst secrets of modern cinema that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield would be appearing in that film....

When you think of Chris Pratt, odds are you immediately think of either his role as Peter Quill in the Marvel Universe or his quirky-humored character of Andy Dwyer in the TV show Parks and Recreation. While those are both great roles, Pratt has actually starred in a number of films outside these renowned properties. Indeed, Pratt mostly dabbles in humorous roles that showcase his personality, but in the films where we get to see his comedy combined with action sequences, we get award-winning performances....

Writer/director Kevin Smith burst onto the scene in a big way in 1994 with the low-budget comedy Clerks. Smith introduced the world to the characters Jay and Silent Bob (the latter of whom Smith plays). Those characters appear in several of Smith’s films including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and, of course, the Jay and Silent Bob films. His films are primarily set in his home state of New Jersey, taking the geographically-specific page from Richard Linklater, who sets his films primarily in Texas....

With Thanksgiving and Black Friday in our rearview mirrors, we’ve officially enter holiday season territory. As we head into the holidays, some are lucky to get time off work to spend the season with their loved ones — and what better way to relax and cozy up than to watch classic holiday movies? Of course, Christmas movies in particular tend to be packed with images of the “traditional” nuclear families and their way of living during the holiday season....

Although not as frequently as Netflix, Apple TV+ releases new movies and TV series every month, and their selection is always first-rate. In fact, in accordance with Apple’s approach, the streaming platform prioritizes quality above quantity. Ted Lasso, Severance, Lee Min Ho’s Pachinko, and many other examples prove this viewpoint. As we near the conclusion of the first month of 2023, it’s time to look ahead to what Apple TV+ has in store for viewers in February....

Throughout the years, there have been several impactful films centered around family love and dynamics. The concept of family is something that many can relate to, and seeing it portrayed on screen can ignite many feelings of nostalgia. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have learned the importance of family and loved ones and, unfortunately, many have experienced the pain of loss. Films based around families can create scenes that are comedic, dramatic, and endearing....

Known for his razor-sharp wit and his physical comedy reminiscent of the likes of Buster Keaton and Laurel and Hardy, Rowan Atkinson is a British cultural icon of comedy. From starring in some of the country’s most revered and beloved sitcoms, including Blackadder and Mr. Bean, to embarking on sold-out stand-up tours and even making an utterly hilarious and unforgettable appearance at the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, Atkinson is truly one of a kind....

Potential SPOILERS for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to follow… Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Winston Duke has teased a change in his fan-favorite character, M’Baku, when he returns in the highly anticipated sequel. In an interview with ScreenRant, Duke was asked how M’Baku has responded to the world-altering events of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, with the actor revealing that Wakanda’s mountain tribe, the Jabari, has now fully merged with the wider nation....

Perhaps Blockbuster Video and Netflix are like oil and water, as the former rivals just cannot seem to coexist. Years after the video rental industry was decimated by the rise of Netflix and other streaming services, the new sitcom Blockbuster sought to capitalize on the nostalgia many felt when recalling how it was to walk the aisles looking for a movie or two for the weekend. The series was set in the final brick-and-mortar Blockbuster Video store in the United States as its staff worked their hardest to stay in business....

The Emmy-winning HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire will return for its eight-episode, fifth and final season Sept. 7, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. From Terence Winter, Emmy-winning writer of The Sopranos and Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, Boardwalk Empire is set in the Prohibition era and chronicles the life and times of Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, the undisputed leader of Atlantic City. The first four seasons took place during the 1920s....

PREDICTED WEEKEND BOX OFFICE The disappointing summer box office might finally be showing signs of improvement. Two weeks ago Toy Story 3 opened with an impressive $109 million domestically and now The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has already made $68.5 million in just one day of release. The film opened with midnight showings on June 30th and earned a record breaking $30 million, but eventually fell short of The Twilight Saga: New Moon’s $72....

Despite a few shortcomings, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva impressed both Indian and international viewers with astonishingly stunning graphics and action scenes. Following Shiva’s conquest, we’ve seen him arrive at the Ashram of Sages, where he’s been experiencing visions of Brahmastra and the villains who won’t stop till they get it. Junoon eventually finds him and engages in a fierce battle that results in restoring all of Brahmastra’s pieces. Following that, Shiva miraculously pulls the latent power of Agneyastra in order to protect Isha and prevent the world from being destroyed....

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC is getting together with Bryan Fuller and Bryan Singer to create SelleVision. The show will be a one hour comedy set behind the scenes of a home-shopping cable channel. Fuller will be writing the project which is based on Augusten Burroughs’ novel. Singer will be directing. The two will executive produce with Galgos Entertainment. Mark Bozek and Russell Nuce run that production company. Four years ago, Bozek was the CEO for the Home Shopping Network (HSN)....

In a report from Deadline, several cast members were announced for the upcoming anime film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. The movie will star Brian Cox, recently known for his role in the HBO Max series Succession. Cox will play Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, who appears in the appendices of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books and is the anime’s main protagonist. The film is set 183 years before the events of Peter Jackson’s trilogy, and the latest concept art can be found below....

Comedian-singer ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic, known for his parodies of popular songs, has recently revealed that he had asked Warner Bros. for permission to do a parody song based on Harry Potter — but was turned down. Yankovic talked to The Hollywood Reporter while promoting the biopic of his life, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (which also happens to be a parody itself). He says that he had asked the production company for their blessing many years ago:...

The Netflix streaming service released a new video today announcing that their hit drama series 13 Reasons Why has been renewed for Season 2. No details have been given as to when the new season may go into production, but now we know this story is not over yet. The show has gained a strong fan base since debuting March 31. 13 Reasons Why is a new series from Netflix adapted from the best-selling books by Jay Asher....

io9 has received two new images from the San Francisco set of Rise of the Apes, which will debut on June 24, 2011. The pictures feature an actor in a motion-capture suit portraying an ape on the street. Click on any of the photos below to access our growing gallery from Rupert Wyatt’s new movie: By request, these photos have been removed. Rise of the Apes is a completely new take on one of 20th Century Fox’s most beloved and successful franchises....

The D23 Expo 2011 is proud to announce the Arena schedule for The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. From August 19 - 21, Expo guests will have exclusive access to presentations from The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Channel and Marvel Comics - plus they will be able to experience the 2011 Disney Legends Ceremony. In addition to the spotlight arena presentations, this year’s Expo will feature screenings, celebrity panels and autograph signings, eye-popping pavilions, exclusive insights into TV shows, theme parks, animation, Disney history and more, to be announced in the coming weeks....

Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges have been cast in RocknRolla, Guy Ritchie’s return to the caper genre, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Butler stars as a One Two, a street-smart mobster who has learned to play both sides of the fence, and Wilkinson is playing the lethal head mobster, Lenny Cole, part of London’s old mob regime, which is quickly losing ground to the wealthier foreign mob....

In the world of animated television, there is nary a more celebrated example than that of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Those who grew up watching Aang, Sokka, Katara, Toph, and Appa fondly remember their exploits as much more than just a childhood distraction. The show managed to be mature enough to appeal to grown-ups, while still maintaining a watch-ability and simplicity that kept children entertained. Suffice to say, there is no shortage of reasons for the show to have retained such popularity for such a long time, what with an animated film follow-up and a live-action Netflix series both on the way....