The CW has released a brutal new trailer for Arrow season 7 ahead of the show’s return next week. The Arrowverse is back in full swing and next up, it’s Oliver Queen who will return for what looks to be a very different type of season for longtime fans. The man himself is behind bars, but that doesn’t mean crime is going to take a day off. Not by a long shot....
It seems like a lifetime ago that fans and audiences were treated to James Cameron’s Avatar and introduced to the world of Pandora, along with its alien inhabitants known as the Na’vi. The film blew movie-goers away with its beautiful story and jaw-dropping visuals, setting record after record at the box office with a staggering $2.8 billion worldwide and taking home several wins at numerous coveted film awards. It’s safe to say that even among James Cameron’s body of work, Avatar is capable of standing above and beyond the rest of the pack as not just a critical/box office success but a cultural staple as well....
Ruth! So, I decided to take out my trusty ol’ Ouija Board again the other night. I wanted to see if I could conjure up any spirits of yesteryear. So far, I’ve been able to contact some pretty amazing ghosts. There was Marlon Brando, Johnny Cash, and of course, Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle. But I’ve never been more excited than when some black opal apparition told me he had Ruth Gordon’s Cell Phone Number in Heaven....
The upcoming animated series Batwheels has rolled out its first teaser trailer ahead of its debut in September. Serving as the first animated series for preschoolers in the Batman franchise, the cartoon follows the sentient, speaking vehicles owned by Batman and his pals in Gotham City. You can watch the musical teaser for the DC Kids series below. The cast of characters includes Bam (The Batmobile), Bibi (The Batgirl Cycle), Red (The Redbird), Jett (The Batwing), and Buff (The Bat Truck)....
Sony Pictures has launched a new promotion where they are asking YOU: “Do you have what it takes to become the Face of the Fan?” The studio is looking for two true Spider-Man fans (one male, one female) to become official hosts for the Spider-Man Movie Network. The hosts will deliver the latest Spider-Man movie news and assignments to Network members via video messages (which means that you will have the inside scoop on everything that’s going on) So, if you are ready to share your excitement about the Spider-Man Movie Network, then you are ready to become the Face of the Fan....
Nowadays, Ben Affleck ranks among the best actors and filmmakers in the industry, but his road to success has been packed with both blockbusters and flops. His career traces back to his childhood, to 1984, when he made his acting debut in the educational series The Voyage of the Mimi, and from there he went on to star in hit films throughout the 1990s. Of course, his best project of that time would arrive near the end of the decade: in 1997, Affleck co-wrote with his friend Matt Damon the screenplay for Good Will Hunting, in which they were also part of the cast....
Japanese author Haruki Murakami has established himself as one of the world’s biggest literary giants in the past couple of decades. Murakami is a bestselling author globally, but some awards, like the Nobel Prize, have been considered his for the taking for years now — he has not managed to nab the Nobel Prize for Literature yet. Regardless, he has helped bring Japanese literature to the forefront of mainstream literary publishing, helping pave the way for other contemporary authors such as Sayaka Murata and Mieko Kawakami....
Reverse-chronology describes the act of storytelling in a backward fashion. Rather than moving the story forward from A-Z, the events of the film take place from Z-A. The opening scene shows what would traditionally be the end of the movie, and the plot moves backward toward the traditional beginning until the entire story is revealed. Movies told in reverse-chronological order are difficult to pull off as they can be confusing to the audience and hard to follow if not well-thought-out....
When it comes to modern-day writing, Aaron Sorkin is a true master. He has the ability to turn dialogue into a rollercoaster of drama, conflict, and intensity. His stories span across many types of subject matter, and he is certainly particular with the projects that he takes on. There is no other writer in Hollywood quite like Sorkin. He can turn two characters talking in a room into a mesmerizing experience for the audience....
Critically acclaimed actress Renée Zellweger is one of the best actors working in the business. She has reviewed various accolades for her work over the years including a total of four Oscar nominations, winning twice in 2004 and 2020 for her brilliant performances in Cold Mountain and Judy, respectively. The other two films she was nominated for include the fan favorite 2002 romance/comedy Bridget Jones’s Diary and in 2003 she was nominated for the musical movie adaptation Chicago....
Science fiction movies are almost as old as cinema itself, beginning with George Melies’ 1902 short A Trip to the Moon. There is something fun about imagining ourselves in a galaxy far, far away or on Earth myriad years into the future. The genre is loved both for its creativity and for its ability to showcase scientific possibilities. Scientists often use sci-fi as a stepping stone to real scientific advancements. Therefore, science fiction has contributed to culture in a way that other movies have not....
AppleTV+ won big at both the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Oscars this year, including a Best Picture win for CODA. While not every show can be as awarded as Ted Lasso, AppleTV+ has nonetheless produced a number of great TV shows in its few years as a streaming service. And several of them are returning an additional season in November 2022. Continuing its trend of releasing only a handful of TV series each month, AppleTV+ subscribers can at least expect variety in the shows coming in November 2022....
The Western genre unintentionally gifted modern society with arguably its most underappreciated yet most used meme, usually utilized in GIF form — a long shot of the bone-dry planes of Nevada, with the wind whistling, and brisk roll of tumbleweed. The imagery is often employed to imply something is unfunny, stupid, or offensive. Without that small depiction (alongside cacti and the sweaty brows of John Wayne or Clint Eastwood), our immediate connotations of the Wild West probably wouldn’t jump straight to the sun-drenched, droughty terrain of the region, which is why seeing Westerns set in blizzard-like conditions always seems a tad oxymoronic....
Bill Bellamy and executive producer David Friedman are on another quest for the funniest unknown stand-up comic in America with Last Comic Standing, which comes back to NBC on May 22 at 9:30 ET. I was recently in on a conference call with the second-year host and producer of the hit reality show and here’s what they had to say. Bill, how did you get mixed up with this show to begin with?...
Stephen King will always be synonymous with the horror genre, but he has been much more than just a creator of other-worldly monsters, ghost stories and gruesome death, and now his recent Hard Case Crime novel, Later, is being adapted into a limited series from Blumhouse Television. King is no stranger to TV adaptations, and recently he has seen great success with The Outsider, Castle Rock and Chapelwait. Blumhouse are already dipping their fingers in the King pie with upcoming movie adaptations such as Firestarter and Christine just two of the titles in production based on the legendary author’s work....
In an unique integration, the FOX series Bones, in conjunction with Fox.com, has created a comprehensive online world that will parallel the characters and storyline of the upcoming episode “The Glowing Bones in the Old Stone House” airing Wednesday, May 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Eighteen MySpace (MySpace.com) profiles have been created to mirror the characters in the episode, and the MySpace pages will be live and accessible through Fox....
Fans were hoping to catch a peek at Timothee Chalamet at the red carpet for the premiere of Bones and All in Milan, but far too many of them showed up. Per Variety, it was reported that the film’s red carpet for the event was canceled when it became surrounded by throngs of Chalamet fans. Because it was reminiscent of Beatlemania, authorities quickly grew concerned that they would not be able to handle such a large crowd, potentially putting Chalamet’s safety at risk....
Weekend Box Office The Blind Side - $20.4 million The Twilight Saga: New Moon - $15.7 million Brothers - $9.7 million Disney’s a Christmas Carol - $7.5 million Old Dogs - $6.9 million Armored - $6.6 million 2012 - $6.6 million Ninja Assassin - $5 million Planet 51 - $4.3 million Everybody’s Fine - $4 million After three weeks on the box office charts Sandra Bullock’s football film, The Blind Side based on the true story of NFL Offensive Lineman Michael Oher, finally takes away the number one spot from the Twilight sequel, The Twilight Saga: New Moon....
Captain Underpants is back! DreamWorks Animation is thrilled to share the season three trailer for The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in celebration of all-new episodes arriving on Netflix July 19th. From Executive Producer Peter Hastings (Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain), The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants features the voices of Academy Award-winner Nat Faxon (Life of The Party, Disenchantment, Married) as Mr. Krupp and Captain Underpants, Ramone Hamilton (The Grinch) as Harold, Jay Gragnani (Bubble Guppies) as George, Jorge Diaz (Jane the Virgin) as Melvin, Sean Astin (Stranger Things) as Narrator, Erica Luttrell (Magic School Bus, Steven Universe) as Erica, Evan Kishiyama (Mickey and the Roadster Racers) as Gooch, David Koechner (The Office, Anchorman) as Mr....
Spoiler Warning: Chainsaw Man Season One and MangaChainsaw Man recently wrapped up its first season, introducing a whole new audience to its monstrous world of Devils and Devil Hunters. While some fans of the original manga series have criticized the adaptation for toning down some of the more “intense” aspects of the source material, it’s a wonderful introduction to the series that still receives continuous updates in Shonen Jump magazine. Those who watched the anime to its conclusion, especially if they read the manga, will likely notice that the anime, unfortunately, stopped at a crucial point in the story....
