The first trailer forA Million Little Piecesis now available … at least untilOprahopts to pull it from her recommended watch-list. The best-selling “memoir” fromJames Freygets new life and another chance to dupe audiences into believing it’s a true-to-life tale of an addict who spirals downward before finding a renewed hope. So while the trailer shows off an impressive cast doing their damnedest to buoy this sham of a story, and some very clever visual representations of what it’s like to be an addict and suffer withdrawal, the core of this thing is as rotten as it gets....

In addition to being critically acclaimed, Netflix’sShe-Ra and the Princesses ofPower, an animated take on theHe-Manuniverse, has earned a reputation for social progressivism, particularly in its positive representation of LGBTQ relationships in children’s media. For its upcoming fourth season, which debuts on November 5,She-Rais adding a regular non-binary character to the crew, voiced by non-binary actor, writer, and activistJacob Tobia(Transparent). Tobia made the announcement on Netflix’s LGBTQ-focused Instagram account,@Prism. They stated that “having non-binary representation in animated shows for young folks is just so vital because young people today are already understanding that gender is diverse and a broad spectrum from a super early age....

If you’re looking for someone to play a celestial being that is a supernova and teacher of wisdom than it seems like a given that you’d turn toOprah Winfrey, who takes on the role of Mrs. Which in Disney’sA Wrinkle in Time, from directorAva DuVernay. As one of the Mrs., who help the story’s protagonist Meg Murry (Storm Reid), her brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe) and their friend Calvin (Levi Miller) go on an unexpected journey into alternate dimensions on a mission to bring home their father (Chris Pine), Mrs....

Elizabeth Banksmade her directorial debut onPitch Perfect 2. While the sequel earned its fair share of negative critics, the franchise held stronger than ever. In keeping with “don’t fix what ain’t broke,” Banks will now officially return to directPitch Perfect 3. Banks wasn’t 100% sure if she would return to the driver’s seat, as she was weighing other projects. Some of these included helming theadaptation of the young-adult fantasy novelThe Red Queenand thefeature film reboot ofCharlie’s Angels....

Racecould and should have been a rousing big screen chronicle ofJesse Owens’ triumph at the 1936 Summer Olympics, but the especially unfocused, disjointed and bloated screenplay sucks the life out of the material to such an extent that the film can’t build much enthusiasm for an athlete who won four gold medals and defied the Nazi regime in the process. Stephan Jamesleads as Owens. The film begins just as he’s about to head off to Ohio State University in 1934....

Few filmmakers burst onto the scene as confidently asRyan Coogler. From his indie debut,Fruitvale Station, to his groundbreaking entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Black Panther, Coogler is blessed with the ability to weave personal expression into docu-dramas and pre-established universes and IP. Despite only having four films under his belt,Coogler’s upcoming film,Sinners,an original story, is sold on his name as a bankable and universally approved creative artist. The movie that elevated him from an indie darling to a mainstream titan,Creed, was a concept that seemed ill-advised on paper....

Rest easy,Shanghai Noonfans: another sequel is on the way. In the wake of the massive success of 1998’sRush Hour, which teamed up Hong Kong superstarJackie Chanwith fast-talking comedic actorChris Tucker, studios were eager to cash in on this lucrative premise. Thus, in the year 2000,Shanghai Noonwas born. The film teamed Chan up withOwen Wilson, this time against the backdrop of the Wild West in an action buddy comedy with one-liners to spare....

Sonic the Hedgehogis about to race into theaters this weekend for the iconic Sega character’s first big-screen adventure. But Sonic & Co. have been streaking across the small screen in various animated adaptations since 1993. The character and his franchise has enjoyed nearly 30 years of success after the 1991 debut of the speedster in his title video game. Those three decades have seen numerous iterations of Sonic’s design, voice acting, storytelling tone, mythology, and animation styles, some better than others and all a part of the canon....

As awards season slowly approaches, more and more heavy hitters are announcing their premiere dates and releasing new publicity materials — the latest beingPablo Larraín’sSpencerstarringKristen Stewartas the beautiful and doomedDiana Spencer. The new poster is a minimalist shot of Stewart’s Diana turned away from the camera, hiding her face while her beautiful gown blossoms around her. It depicts an intimate moment caught on camera, perfectly capturing the emotional turmoil of Diana’s royal life in contrast to the stunning and opulent garments displayed around her....

Hollywood has begun mounting an A-list PR campaign that will highlight new safety protocols at movie theaters in an effort to encourage audiences to return once they reopen – just don’t expectSpike Leeto participate. Varietyreports that powerhouse agency CAA is organizing “an executive committee of entertainment industry heavyweights” to supervise the effort, which is being overseen by former IMAX CEOGreg Foster, who currently serves as a consultant to Apple. All seven major studios and the largest theater chains have agreed to share information – and have reportedly received legal permission to do so despite anti-trust laws designed to prevent rival studios from colluding....

InThis Week in Animation,I’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation in order to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! There’s a lot to cover this week, so here’s a look at what we have in store for you....

It was the best of times and worst of times for Paramount/Skydance/Fox tentpoleTerminator: Dark Fateas it both won the box office during its opening weekend but also tanked hard with only $29 million earned domestically. It’s a jaw-dropping turn for the 35-year-old action franchise which featured the return of starsLinda HamiltonandArnold Schwarzeneggeralongside franchise newcomersMackenzie Davis,Natalia Reyes, andGabriel Lunain directorTim Miller’s vision on the continuingTerminatorstory, which ignores other sequels and picks up after the events ofTerminator 2: Judgment Day....

There are a few simple truths in life:life is short, change is inevitable, and everybody loves a good mech movie. It’s hard to go wrong with giant robots fighting giant monsters or other giant robots. Whether it’s the fact that they’re a huge power fantasy, have insanely well-thought-out designs or just the simple answer that, well, they’re just really cool, mecha movies are fan-favorites. Regardless of their quality, mech andmonster movies always bring a sense of epic spectacleto the movie screen, something you may only experience through visual mediums like film and television....