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Despite his roots as the independent filmmaker behind low-budget classics likeFollowingandMemento,Christopher Nolanhas become one of the most prominent blockbuster filmmakers of his generation, and perhaps the truest successor toSteven Spielberg. Nolan often demands extensive budgets for his films, which generally require extensive worldbuilding and intricate designs as a result. However, Nolan is often considered to be an old-fashioned storyteller due to his determination to use as little computer-generated imagery as possible....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersthrough the Season 3 finale of Cobra Kai.] It finally happened;Elisabeth Shuereprised her role as Ali Mills inCobra KaiSeason 3 on Netflix. As expected, her return made a huge impression on Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny (William Zabka), but there was another character who very much felt the impact of this blast from the past,Courtney Henggeler’s Amanda LaRusso. While Johnny spends the most quality time with Ali at lunch and then Golf N’ Stuff, ultimately, all threeKarate Kidcharacters reunite at the Encino Oaks Country Club holiday party and that’s where Amanda gets to join their stroll down memory lane....

Welcome back for a brand new episode of our flagship show, Collider Movie Talk! TodayPerri Nemiroffis joined byJosh MacugaandNatasha Martinezto talk about some of the hottest movie news stories of the day. The first story on today’s line-up is all about howMichelle Rodriguezis making a major difference in theFast and Furiousfranchise. Back in June of 2017, she posted this on here Instagram feed: “F8 is out digitally today, I hope they decide to show some love to the women of the franchise on the next one....

AlthoughDune: Part Twohas since been surpassed at the box office by the likes ofDeadpool & Wolverine,Inside Out 2, andDespicable Me 4, the film still holds up as one of the best that 2024 has to offer. The epic sci-fi sequel was lauded by both critics and fans upon its premiere, garnering acclaimed as the perfect follow-up to 2021’sDune, and even earning scores of 92% from critics and 95% from general audiences on the aggregate site,Rotten Tomatoes....

Elizabeth Bankshas signed on to produce and star in a feature adaptation ofThe Magic School Busbook series from authorJoanna Coleand illustratorBruce Degen, which has sold more than 80 million copies worldwide. Universal Pictures is teaming with Scholastic Entertainment, Marc Platt Productions and Banks' Brownstone Productions to bring the beloved bus to the big screen. Not only will Banks play teacher extraordinaire Ms. Frizzle, but she’ll produce alongside her Brownstone partnerMax HandelmanandMarc PlattandAdam Siegel, as well asIole LuccheseandCaitlin Friedmanof Scholastic Entertainment....

Currently only an Oscar away from his very own EGOT,Lin-Manuel Mirandais on top of the world. Perhaps the closest thing this generation has seen toStephen Sondheim, Miranda has racked up accolades the world over for a number of projects, including his directorial debut withtick, tick…BOOM!and his prolific work for Disney, writing music for and starring in films likeMoanaandMary Poppins Returns. TheHamiltonscribe is more of a household name than ever — especially with the wild success of his latest collaboration with Disney,Encanto....

The judges ofAmerican Idolare known for making some of the toughest calls in the 20 years the show has been on air. However, this season, the judges and their opinions might be unnecessary.American IdolSeason 23 is nearing its finale, with seven finalists remaining. Allhave amazed audiences and impressed judges with their emotionally-charged concerts all season. As we draw ever closer to the climax of the competition, fans are starting at call out who they believe should win....

Gal Gadotis set to produce and star in a feature film adaptation ofCatriona Silvey’s debut novelMeet Me in Another Life. The book was only published yesterday, but as per the press release, the acquisition was described as “competitive.” Atlas Entertainment will partner up with Gadot andJaron Varsano’s Pilot Wave, with Atlas’Kurt Kanemototasked with steering the project to the big screen. The broad strokes of the plot follow a man and woman who continue to meet in multiple different versions of reality, with the novel described as a thrilling and imaginative exploration into the many iterations of love and how choice can change everything....

InBarry Sonnenfeld’s adaptation of Elmore Leonard’sGet Shorty,John Travoltaplays Chili Palmer, a practiced loan shark in the Miami mafia and the noir-comedy’s main protagonist. He talks a lot to people he likes - friendly colleagues, fellow film buffs, etc. - but most of the time, he is direct, curt, and tries to speak mostly in silences. When he’s owed money by someone, he visits them and stares at them as if he “owns” them....

What was dubbed the “Blue Sky” and “Characters Welcome” Era of the USA Network constituted an era of exceptional creativity and fun, memorable, quality scripted, narrative television shows. At the time, it made USA Network one of the most exciting networks around, characterized by such hit shows asSuits,White Collar,Royal Pains, and of course,Burn Notice.Suitsis currently enjoyinga nice resurgenceafter the show recently began streaming on Netflix. However,Burn Noticewas one of the defining shows of the era for the USA Network, running for seven seasons and over 110 episodes, plusone television movie....

The hugely popular and wildly successfulHunger Gamesfranchise comes to an end withThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 2, in which Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) realizes that she not only just has to survive, but also save mankind’s future. With Panem in a full scale war, Katniss and a group of her closest friends, including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), go off on a mission of liberation that must culminate with an attempt at assassination of President Snow (Donald Sutherland), in order for them to be truly free....

The upcoming iOS 18 is set to revolutionize the Mail app with the introduction of advanced AI features.These new capabilities include Smart Replies, on-device email categorization, and enhanced search functionality.With Smart Replies, users will enjoy quick, AI-generated responses that make managing emails more efficient. iOS 18 Mail’s on-device categorization is a game-changer for email management. By automatically sorting emails into relevant categories, it simplifies your inbox, prioritizes important messages, and enhances your overall email experience....

Fox Searchlight has released a newIsle of Dogsfeaturette. This one focuses on the hard work of the animators to bring the stop-motion to life. InWes Anderson’s upcoming film, a young boy lands on an island of dogs in order to find his missing pet. The animation far exceeds what Anderson and the animators achieved withFantastic Mr. Fox, and this video does an outstanding job in just a few minutes explaining what went intoIsle of Dogs....