New Shazam Poster Reminds You the Movie Is Fun

Warner Bros. has released a newShazam!poster. In the upcoming superhero movie, foster kid Billy Batson (Asher Angel) acquires the power of SHAZAM, which, when he says that word, transforms him into an adult with superpowers (Zachary Levi) who must protect the world from the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong). It’s weird to think back to just a few years ago and how Warner Bros. was trying to contrast itself against Marvel movies by leaning into a dark and gritty aesthetic with movies likeBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceor something more madcap likeSuicide Squad....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Jill Thomas

News of the World Trailer: Tom Hanks Goes Full Western

Universal Pictures has released a new, full-length trailer for the upcoming dramaNews of the World, and it looks pretty great. Based on the novel of the same name byPaulette Jiles, the film is set five years after the end of the Civil War and starsTom Hanksas Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a veteran who now works as a non-fiction storyteller, going from town to town to read the news. While in Texas, he crosses paths with a 10-year-old girl (Helena Zengel) who was taken by the Kiowa people six years earlier and raised as one of their own....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Erin Garcia

Oculus Quest Review: The Answer for VR Skeptics

I’ve been a casual virtual reality fan for years now. As a film critic and reporter, I’ve enjoyed seeing movie studios’ creative approaches to incorporating the technology in their marketing campaigns and then in my free time, I’ll never pass on an opportunity to borrow a friend’s set-up to experience the latest VR game or experience. But my question about VR’s potential has always been the same; how can this possibly become a household device?...

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Mary Walsh

Okja: Paul Dano, Lily Collins and Steven Yeun on Animal Farts

In the original Netflix adventureOkja,Paul Dano, Lily Collins, Steven Yeun, Devon BostickandDaniel Henshallplay bickering leaders of the Animal Liberation Front. Their bickering is about the most pure read of their member’s manual and the proper use of translation of language. It’s but one comedic celebration and critique of modern times, that activists need purity in their group although anyone who’s on board with their fringe cause should feel equal in that realm....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Susan Price

Ozark Trailer: Jason Bateman Goes Dramatic for Netflix Series

Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer for a new upcoming drama series calledOzark. The project has been in the works for a few years now, withJason Batemantaking the lead as both the star and director of the series. The show takes place in the Ozark mountains and explores the world of money laundering, as Bateman plays a family man who serves as the top money launderer for the second largest drug cartel in Mexico....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Emily Lucas

Quentin Tarantino Pissed off at Star Wars and Disney

“They are going out of their way to fuck me,” saidQuentin Tarantino, one of the seemingly few people on planet Earth not all too thrilled with Disney andStar Wars: The Force Awakens. The filmmaker, who’s getting ready to release a 70mm “road show” ofThe Hateful Eighton Christmas Day, put the Mouse House on blast during an interview withHoward Sternfor dominating the cinema space withStar Wars. The Cinerama Dome theater is a famed spot in L....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Angelica Garcia

R.I.P. Jon Schnepp, A Genuine Hero

It is with immense sadness that we confirm thatJon Schnepppassed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19th. As the host of Collider Heroes and frequent panelist on Collider Movie Talk and other Collider shows, videos, and panels, Schnepp was a vital and irreplaceable part of the Collider family, and we are all deeply upset by this tragic news. Schnepp’s fiancéeHolly Paynereleased the following statement: It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of our beloved Jon Schnepp, who died peacefully on August 23, 2025....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Megan Lloyd

Ratched Stars Finn Wittrock and Jon Jon Briones Fancast AHS

As we’ve seen over the years,Ryan Murphylikes to establish longstanding collaborations with his actors,Finn WittrockandJon Jon Brionesincluded. Wittrock has appeared in a number of seasons ofAmerican Horror Storyas well asAmerican Crime StoryandThe Normal Heart,while Briones scored roles inAmerican Crime StoryandAmerican Horror Story: Apocalypse. Now, they both move on toRatched. Briones steps in as Dr. Richard Hanover, the head doctor at Lucia State Hospital who’s eager to test out new treatments on the human mind....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Pamela Schmitt PhD

Shazam!: David F. Sandberg's Best Shorts, Ranked

Most people may knowDavid F. Sandberg’sname for directing a movie in one of the most popular horror franchises. In 2017, he became the director ofAnnabelle: Creation. Two years later, he made the jump to the DC Universe by directingShazam!Now he is coming back to the superhero universe directing titans of the industry such asHelen Mirren,Zachary Levi, andLucy LiuinShazam! Fury of the Gods. Even though being a director for superhero movies may come as a surprise to fans who have been following Sandberg from the beginning, the horror factor in his filmography goes in line with his previous work....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1255 words · Karen Donovan

Shows Like The Staircase For More True Crime Stories

[Please note that some of these true-crime shows may involve subjects such as suicide, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.]The Staircaseminiseries released earlier this year has blurred the lines in the public view of Michael Peterson’s (Colin Firth) innocence regarding his involvement with the death of his wife, Kathleen (Toni Collette). This 8-episode docudrama is based on the documentary of the same name, by French directorJean Xavier de Lestrade. It’s full of twists and turns, shady behavior, questionable police ethics, and of course… a suspicious death....

June 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1396 words · Terri Rivera

Spider-Man: Homecoming After Credits Scenes Explained

Spider-Man is now part of the MCU, which means he’s getting after credits scenes, and unlike the after credits scenes inThe Amazing Spider-Manmovies, these actually make sense. If you haven’t seenSpider-Man: Homecomingyet, you may want to stop reading until you see the film (Go see it! It’s really fun!). Spoilers ahead. Vulture Doesn’t Want to Be in Your Boy Band The first of two post-credits scenes features an incarcerated Adrian Toomes aka Vulture (Michael Keaton) walking through a cellblock when he comes across former associate Mac Gargan aka Scorpion (Michael Mando)....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Leslie Allen

Star Trek: Discovery Premiere Date Delayed by CBS

Reset your countdowns, Trekkies. The Star Date for CBS’s upcomingStar Trek: Discoveryseries (which will air on their new streaming platform, CBS All Access), has been pushed from January 2017 to May. In a press release from the Eye network today, it seems like showrunnerBryan Fullerhas asked for more time to be sure the series is everything he wants and everything that fans want to see. In a joint statement with fellow executive producerAlex Kurtzman, the pair said:...

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Jeremy Lee

Surviving the Bering Sea‘Deadliest Catch’ Ships Still Going Strong

Season 20 of Discovery’sDeadliest Catchhas justset sail for the rough waters of the Bering Sea. Following the intense world of crab fishing, the seasoned captains and their fellow fishermen of the fleet prepare fora high-risk, high-reward seasonwhere each catch risks life and limb in pursuit of the ultimate payday. Often set during the October king crab and January opilio crab seasons, the 59-time Emmy-nominated series provides rare, unfiltered access to life on deck and the sacrifices everyone has to make to stay on top....

June 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · Ashley Lane