Sam Mendes May Direct 'Beautiful Ruins' for Fox 2000

In today’sSam Mendesnews that has nothing to do with future James Bond movies, the Oscar-winning director is attached to produce the best-selling novel adaptationBeautiful Ruinsfor Fox 2000. Thebiggernews is that the film may be a possible directing vehicle for Mendes, whose last two efforts have been alongsideDaniel Craigas 007 in bothSkyfallandSpectre. This project would be something else entirely. AsTHRreports, Mendes' involvement invigorates the picture which had been in development at Cross Creek Pictures withTodd Fieldattached to write and directas recently as 2013, but that effort stalled out....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Jon Kim

SDCC 2019: Mondo Reveals Posters for IT, Batman, and More

Today, we’re pleased to share with you some of the posters that Mondo will be selling at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Mondo has been a Comic-Con staple for a while now, and every year they bring the goods. 2019 is going to be no exception. They’ve got anITposter byDaniel Danger,The BabadookandBatmanposters byGreg Ruth, aPokemon: Detective Pikachuposter byMatt Taylor, andJockclosing out his Cornetto Trilogy poster series withThe World’s End. Each of these posters has a regular and a variant, and it varies by poster whether the regular or the variant will be on sale at SDCC or online....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Sabrina Callahan

Set It Up Trailer: Netflix Goes Romcom with Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs

Netflix has released the first trailer for the upcoming romantic comedySet It Up. The film hails from prolific TV directorClaire Scanlon(Brooklyn Nine-Nine,The Office) and starsZoey DeutchandGlen Powellas a pair of overworked assistants with terrible bosses who concoct a plan to make their bosses fall in love, that way they’ll finally be able to have their own lives.Lucy LiuandTaye Diggsplay the bosses, and as you may probably guess, the process brings Deutch and Powell’s characters closer than ever before....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Maria Nolan

Stranger Things 3: Is Hopper Dead? David Harbour Weighs In

Major spoilers forStranger Things 3follow below. TheStranger Things 3finale is one of the best and most emotional episodes in the series’ history, and for good reason. Seemingly, the show kills off one of its most beloved characters:David Harbour’s Hopper. After a season’s worth of struggling to be a good father and tiptoeing around his feelings for Joyce (Winona Ryder), Hopper essentially sacrifices himself in the season’s final moments, allowing Joyce to close the gate to the Upside Down by blowing up the Russians’ cheaply made gate-opener....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Kayla Marshall

That Time Pennywise Beat the Stuffing Out of George H. W. Bush

The acclaim given to the 1990 miniseries adaptation ofStephen King’sIthas grown over the years, asthose who watched itthe first time around have been haunted in their dreams ever since its premiere. While it’s fair to say that time has, to a degree, exaggerated just how terrifying the TV adaptation is,Itstill stands as one of the best small-screen versions of King’s works, thanks in no small part toTim Curry’s Pennywise, an iconic figure thatBill Skarsgård’s take may come close to, but lacks the same impact....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · Brian Robinson

The 75 Best Netflix Shows to Binge Watch Right Now

Looking for the best shows to binge-watch on Netflix? Never fear. We’ve compiled a list of the best shows on the platform ready for you to peruse, from the funniest comedies to the most devastating dramas to crime and sci-fi series that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. There are quite literally thousands of good shows to watch on Netflix — this article will help you choose which to dive into next....

August 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1134 words · Isaiah Howard

This Two-Part Tommy Wiseau-Starring Movie Is a 'The Room' Reunion

The Roomis an indisputable cult hit starring, written, directed, and produced byTommy Wiseau, and renowned for beingso bad, it’s good. Currentlycelebrating its 20th anniversary,The Roomgarnered the attention of Hollywood A-listers to the extent thatThe Disaster Artist, based on the book written by Wiseau’s co-starGreg Sesteroabout the making of the movie, was created withJames Francodirecting, producing, and playing Wiseau. Steeped in fandom, rumor, and lore, there are many rituals the most dedicated fans can partake in, from an unofficial self-guided tour of the filming locations in San Francisco to throwing spoons at the stage during a screening in honor of the many framed stock pictures of spoons in the film....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1052 words · Elaine Parsons

Tim Burton's Unmade Catwoman Spin-Off Would’ve Been a 'Boys'-Like Experience

Tim Burtonchanged the cinematic game with his Batman films;Batmanwas one of the first comic book adaptions to become a bona fide blockbuster long before capes and cowls became a fixture in movie theaters, andBatman Returnsfeatured compelling antagonists in the form ofDanny DeVito’s Penguin andMichelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman. In the latter case,Pfeiffer was able to exude a sinister yet alluring vibethat put her at odds withMichael Keaton’s Batman…and also drew the Dark Knight to her like a moth to the flame....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Tara Ryan

What's New on HBO Max in May 2022

May brings plenty of new goodies to HBO Max. The one I am most excited about is the premiere ofHacks, the comedy starringJean SmartandHannah Einbinder.Other exciting content includes the series premiereThe Staircase, based on a true story and starringToni ColletteandColin Firth; the premiere (or return?) ofThe Matrix: Resurrections; M. Night Shyalaman’sOld;Dear Evan Hansen, based on the Tony-award winning play; and a newSesame Streetcartoon for the little ones. Check out all the offerings below:...

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Patricia Mcpherson

Writer Jennifer Lee on A Wrinkle in Time, Frozen 2, and More

From visionary directorAva DuVernayand based onMadeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic,A Wrinkle in Timefollows Meg Murry (Storm Reid), as she sets out on a transformative journey to discover that strength comes from embracing one’s flaws and that the light inside us can overcome the darkness around us. Meg is a typical teenager struggling with issues of self-worth, along with the mysterious disappearance of her father, four years ago. Upon learning that her father might still be alive but trapped on another planet, somewhere in the cosmos, Meg sets out on an adventure with her younger brother, Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), and fellow classmate, Calvin (Levi Miller), to find out if she has the courage it will take to get him back....

August 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2171 words · Mark Smith

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Serves Up a Delicious New Promo

Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey as the legendary Dragon Warrior, Po, makes his triumphant return to the silver screen with the long awaitedKung Fu Panda 4. A new promo ad has been released to offer fans worldwide an eagerly awaited glimpse into the next chapter of Po’s epic saga. After an agonizing wait of more than six years, DreamWorks is set to unleash the fourth film in the beloved franchise that first captivated audiences back in 2008....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Adam Brennan

“He and I Have Been Wanting To Do Something”: Rick Hoffman Reveals How Aaron Korsh Pitched ‘Suits LA’ to Him

Earlier on in the first (and now only) season ofSuits LA, the spin-off series brought on originalSuitsstar,Gabriel Macht, as Harvey Specter for a three-episode arc which also featuredDavid Costabileas Daniel Hardman. This week, the spin-off continues that trend as it gears up forthe return of Rick Hoffmanas corporate finance attorney Louis Litt. Besides Macht’s Harvey andPatrick J. Adams' Mike Ross, Hoffman’s Louis was arguably one of the most memorable characters from the 2011 legal dramedy....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Dana Thornton

“We’ve Got a Whole Bag Full of People to Take Down”: Brian Tyree Henry Breaks Down His ‘Dope Thief’ Journey and What a Possible Season 2 Could Be

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Dope Thief.] Created byPeter Craigand based on the book byDennis Tafoya, the Apple TV+ seriesDope Thiefexplores grief, addiction, and the deep love that can come from the bond between friends who understand each other on a whole other level. When Philly friends Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura) pose as DEA agents to rob a seemingly unassuming country house that goes wrong and sends them spiraling onto a path that puts everyone in danger....

August 23, 2025 · 16 min · 3282 words · Lisa Garcia