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Discussing the role of sexual violence inGame of Thrones, especially in the previous season and the upcoming sixth season, directorJames Podeswarecently commented that the producers, creators, and the rest of the creative team are considering a new tract going forward. AsForbes reports, Podeswa gave more than a few insights on how the reaction to Sansa Stark’s (Sophie Turner) rape in the fifth season has affected the show’s approach to depicting sexual violence at a breakfast briefing at Fox Studios Australia in Sydney....

There have been plenty of movies about making a movie — thinkEd WoodorThe Fabelmans. Now, get ready for a movie about making a movie…about making a movie. Confused? You won’t be after you watch our exclusive trailer forExtremely Unique Dynamic…or you might be more confused. The indie meta-stoner comedy is coming soon. InExtremely Unique Dynamic, Daniel (Ivan Leung) and Ryan (Harrison Xu) are lifelong best friends who love making movies and getting high together....

In their beginnings, Netflix was essentially a distributor, a video store for the convenience-minded (raise your hand if you got those delicious red-label DVDs in the mail?). They didn’t start making – let alonestreaming– their own original content until 2011’s digital debut ofHouse of Cardschanged everything. Now, of course, streaming services are much more ubiquitous, with savvy consumers demanding a litany of content, both from libraries and originally produced, right out of the gate....

At the beginning of the new trailer forHeretic,Hugh Grant’s character, Mr. Reed, is all of us. There’s a knock on his door and, when he sees two Mormon missionaries outside, he pauses for a second before engaging them in conversation. It’s within that pause that his parallels with regular audiences end as — not only does he begin chatting with the evangelists — but he turns out to be a raging psychopath who traps them in a faith-based game of cat and mouse....

After kickstarting 2025 withA Working Man,Jason Stathamis seeing a major resurgence—this time from a decade-old action thriller that’s suddenly found new life on streaming.Homefront, the 2013 conspiracy flick co-starringStranger ThingsalumWinona Ryder, has cracked Prime Video’s Top 10 in the U.S., currently holding the #6 spot as of late May. So why the comeback? Part of it’s the Statham effect. When he’s not obliterating box office charts with recent hits likeA Working Man—which grossed nearly $100 million worldwide—fans are revisiting his back catalogue for more hard-hitting, skull-cracking catharsis....

Casting is underway forJurassic World 2. Universal took its time in developing the fifthJurassic Parkmovie in total and sequel to last summer’s massive box office hit, but now directorJ.A. Bayonais getting ready to roll cameras, and he’s started to assemble his ensemble. PerVariety,Rafe Spall(Prometheus,Hot Fuzz) andToby Jones(Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,Captain America: The First Avenger) are now in talks to join the untitledJurassic Worldsequel, which hasChris PrattandBryce Dallas Howardreprising their roles from the last film....

With the extremely funny R-rated comedy,Good Boys, now playing in theaters, I recently sat down with directorsLee EisenbergandGene Stupnitsky’sfor an exclusive interview. If you haven’t seen the trailers,Good Boysis about a group of 12-year-old friends (Jacob Tremblay,Brady NoonandKeith Williams) who accidentally destroy the drone belonging to Tremblay’s dad (Will Forte) and get wrapped up in a string of misadventures as they try to replace it before Max’s dad gets home. While I don’t want to spoil all the crazy stuff that happens in the movie, I promise youGood Boyswill make you laugh like a crazy person....

From show creatorNoah Hawleyand Marvel Television, the FX drama seriesLegionis back for its third and final season, as David Haller (Dan Stevens), a man who believed himself to be schizophrenic only to discover that he is the most powerful mutant the world has ever seen, is forced to confront his actions and the decisions that he’s made. With the dark voices in his head lusting for power and at odds with everyone he once considered a friend, David is now leading a commune to satisfy his need for adulation and he’s enlisted the help of the young mutant Switch (Lauren Tsai), with the hope that she can help him time travel and repair the damage that he’s caused....

Luca Guadagninohas been intriguing fans with one mind-bending film after another. His recent features such asChallengersandBones and Allhave won the audience and critics' favor for their unique storytelling, emotional complexities and diversity of characters in every sense. Now the celebrated filmmaker is bringing another romance drama starringDaniel Craig, titledQueer, the movie will make its world premiere at the upcomingVenice Film Festival, and we finally have the first look at it....

We got our first look atJames Wan’s new horror movieMalignantthis weekend and we have a lot of questions. Earlier this month, we learnedMalignanthad earned an R-ratingahead of it’s expectedday-and-date 2021 releasein theaters and HBO Max.Filming onMalignanttook place all the way back in fall 2019, withAnnabelle Wallisconfirmed to star. Details aroundMalignant’s plot and possible connections to other Wan movies have been kept under wraps. While it’s still unclear ifMalignanthas any ties to, say, one ofThe Conjuringinstallments, the first footage from the feature as revealed by HBO Max does give us a better idea of what to expect....

The comic book world was rocked with the news that Marvel Comics and DC Comicswere delivering their first crossover in over 20 yearswithDeadpool/Batman #1byZeb Wells&Greg CapulloandBatman/Deadpool #1byGrant Morrison&Dan Mora. The Dark Knight and the Merc with a Mouth are probably the lastcharacters fans expected to meet,but the possibilities of this crossover open up so many doors—especially since there are plans for more Marvel/DC crossovers in 2026. “Our big thing is we want to do something that is a lot of fun, showcase comics, generate excitement, and bring new readers or lapsed readers back into the industry,” Marvel Comics & Franchise’s PresidentDan BuckleytoldEntertainment Weeklywhen the crossover was first announced....

(Editor’s Note: WithGhostbusterspremiering, we’re looking back at a feature from last summer examining Melissa McCarthy’s other recent comedy characters). Melissa McCarthy’s been very active in the industry for quite some time now, but clearlyBridesmaidswas the game changer. After that movie hit it big in 2011, McCarthy became a certifiable star and since has headlined three major studio comedies -Identity Thief,The HeatandTammy. All three have confirmed that she can draw a crowd, but they’ve also proved that her shtick can grow tiresome....

We’ve covered a good deal of challenging, heavy dramas at Sundance this year, but if you’re looking for some lighter and more fun-loving, keep an eye out forTop End Wedding.Miranda Tapsellco-wrote the script and also stars in the movie as Lauren. When her boyfriend Ned (Gwilym Lee) proposes, they’re given just 10 days to arrange the wedding of their dreams. They’ve got tons of support from Lauren’s friends back home and even her boss, but there’s one major thing missing from the equation - Lauren’s mother....