The feeling of implicitly trusting an actor with a role is so satisfying and to see that happen in an actress so young instills the feelings of “the kids are alright.” When it comes to the world ofStar Wars, 12-year-oldVivien Lyra Blairseems to have a great grasp on one of the most recognizable characters of the franchise: Princess Leia Organa. Blair played a young version of the character first played by the lateCarrie Fisher, in theEwan McGregor-led seriesObi-Wan Kenobi....

Thanks to the courtesy ofJames Gunn’s new interconnected DC Universe, Batman fans got their first look atthe new iteration of Batman in the latest episode ofCreature Commandos. For the uninitiated, the animated series kickstarted the new universe on the small screen back in December and the characters (along with their voice actors) will continue to pop up in the upcoming live-action movies and series as well. So, the Dark Knight making an appearance in the animated series is a pretty exciting moment for fans....

Black Mirror, the anthology series known for its intricate plots that intertwine humanity and morals with the technological world, has justreturned for its sixth season on June 15. The series consists of suspenseful stories surrounded by a disruptive technological backdrop, with the stories usually ending with a moral. Part of the allure is due to the often shocking twists and bleak endings to the stories, which provide a change to the usual happy endings in television series....

Apple TV+ has unveiled a new trailer forCity on Fire, its highly-anticipated series adaptation ofGarth Risk Hallberg’s acclaimed novel of the same name. Coming fromGossip GirlcreatorsJosh SchwartzandStephanie Savage, the show revolves around the murder of a young woman who was connected to a series of mysterious fires. The trailer introduces us to Samantha (Chase Sui Wonders), a young woman who gets shot and killed on the Fourth of July. Despite New York City being one of the most surveilled cities in the world, the police struggle to find clues and solve Samantha’s case....

A billion dollar R-rated movie’s nothing new for us, friend, but it is for Disney.Marvel’sDeadpool & Wolverinecontinues its relentless march at the box office, shattering records and setting new benchmarks for R-rated films. With the latest figures in,the Marvel Studios juggernaut has now officially surpassed the half-billion-dollar mark, with Tuesday’s numbers still to come. On Monday, the film grossed an estimated $26.5 million internationally, pushing its international total to a formidable $260....

See if you have what it takes to be the fastest in a giveaway event to celebrate the upcoming arrival ofGran Turismo. The teambehind the filmis calling all fans to take part in the action which will give them a shot at exclusive opportunities like advanced screenings and even the chance to receive a free code to download theGran Turismo 7game on PlayStation. Invites for the chance to catch the film before it speeds into theaters are already underway with two more weeks to go with a total of 22 screenings remaining in cities around the United States....

I loveMy Hero Academia…at least…the few episodes that I’ve seen. Yes, I’ll fully admit that I am a little behind on the beloved superhero-themed anime, but you can’t blame me given the epic scale ofKôhei Horikoshi’s long-running and beloved saga. It’s a saga that follows dozens upon dozens of characters over the course of well over a hundred episodes, so condensing all of that into a feature film is a virtually impossible task....

The Rez Dogs are going neon in a new poster trucking toward the final season of the critically acclaimed FX series,Reservation Dogs. Riding in the bed of a truck, our four heroes, Elora (K. Devery Jacobs), Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis), and Cheese (Lane Factor) are letting the wind flow through their hair as they take in the sights and sounds of the world around them. Because we’re not spotting any palm trees in the background, it would appear as though they’re getting a lift back to Oklahoma where their lives at the reservation await....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 13, Episode 2.Once upon a time, a timeless intellectual property made its way to Season 13 ofThe Masked Singer. Not only did the celebrities tucked away inside their colorful characters pay homage to Shrek, Princess Fiona, Donkey, and Lord Farquad, but the celebrity panel did to! TV’s wackiest guessing game joined forces with the hitDreamWorksanimated franchiseShrekto celebrate characters and songs that have filled our lives with joy since 2001....

Academy Awards (“TheOscars”) recognize the achievements in the motion-picture industry from films from the previous year. Films can be nominated for one or multiple categories ranging from Best Picture to Best Animated Feature. While someOscar-worthy films weren’t nominated at all, other films were nominated for their under achievements in the last year. RELATED:The Best Oscar Movies On Netflix Right Now Since 1981, the Golden Raspberry, commonly known as the Razzies, awards the “worst” in each category, such as the Worst Picture, The Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actor....

It’s a hard thing to end a show. So many shows get it wrong that it’s become something of an inevitablility to expect weak endings to popular shows, especially the longer they go on. After all, the longer your show is, the harder it becomes to end and the higher the expectations are. Related:8 Shows Where The Final Season Was The Best One Animated shows are no different, and with the nature of animation as a fluid medium you also run the added bonus of ending a show that may have a distinct status quo that is almost never broken....

Mostly known for her astounding work inAppropriate Adult,Chernobyl, andPunch-Drunk Loveamong other exciting projects, former English teacherEmily Watsonis easily one of the most skilled stars of her generation. Despite not being the most popular Hollywood star working today, the British actor is undeniably a class act in her field, astonishing viewers every time she steps foot on screen. While Watson has partaken in a good number of top-notch TV shows (she is set to star in the upcomingDuneseries,Dune: Prophecy) and even stage productions, her film catalog is quite impressive and has helped cement her legacy as a critically acclaimed star — this was bound to happen sooner or later, considering how incredibly dedicated and versatile she is in her craft....

One of the advents of dramatic cinemais the ability to touch on dark subject material that may be hard to wrestle with otherwise. Roger Ebertis often quoted as saying that “the movies are a machine that generates empathy,” and there’s always room for disturbing films to connect with viewers who may be struggling in their personal lives. As hard as it is to watch some of these films, exploring a truly ambitious work is generally going to be advantageous to any committed moviegoer....