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In advance of a second season for their new showCitadel, theRusso Brothersare speaking out about their strategy going forward, and how they plan to be mindful of audience feedback. “You want to see what it is that the audience is responding to and what it is [that excites] them about the narrative,”Joe Russosaid inan interview with Collider. “We have our ideas, we can speculate, but it’s always refreshing to get that feedback....

There’s some good news/bad news forStar Trek: Discovery. The first newStar TrekTV series in over a decade has cast a key role, that of Spock’s father Sarek,butwe’re going to have to wait even longer before the show actually hits the airwaves. PerEW,True BloodalumJames Frainhas landed the role of Sarek, which gives us a better idea of the show’s timeline in relation to the rest of theStar Trekuniverse. Frain is a TV veteran with scene-stealing roles on shows ranging from24toThe TudorstoGrimm....

Rogue Oneis finally out and now begins the mythology building. Or, I suppose, in this case, it would be more like a mythology updating, filling in a part of the Star Wars story - specifically the Skywalker Saga - that had been previously simply alluded to in brief language inA New Hope. And now,Star Wars: Rebelsmust be considered as part of the same mythology, especially considering the use of classic characters like Darth Vader and Darth Maul, amongst others....

12 Years a SlaveandShamedirectorSteve McQueenhas signed on to direct a feature-length documentary about the life of the late hop-hop iconTupac Shakur. The Academy Award-winning director has closed a deal with Shakur Estate trusteeTom Whalleyand Amaru Entertainment, the company created by Shakur’s recently deceased motherAfeni Shakurto chronicle the life of the recording artist, writer, and poet, who was recently the first solo hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....

In the modern television landscape there’s no shortage of political dramas to choose from, and it looks like we have another one on the way courtesy of ITV. Real-life couple Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes are set to star inStonehouse, a new British political drama from ITV and BritBox where theSuccessionstar will play disgraced English politician John Stonehouse, while Hawes stars as his wife, Barbara. The show follows a rather interesting story involving Stonehouse, a high-up politician in the British Labour Party in the 1970s, but fell from grace when he was involved in an affair, encountered financial problems, and served as a spy, of all things, for the Czech Secret Service, leading him to crack under pressure before faking his own death and fleeing to Australia....

Following her long run onThe Big Bang Theory,Kaley Cuocoquickly found a new niche in comedy thriller shows. Her newPeacockseriesBased on a True Story, which also starsChris Messina, takes onAmerica’s obsession with true crimewith Cuoco’s character determined to create her murder podcast in an already crowded space. Where you might expect Cuoco’s character to start investigating like the Sarah Koenig-type podcasters she idolizes, the series takes a risky turn in the first episode that subverts expectations....

Kathryn Bigelowhas become one of the most renowned and celebrated women in the film industry for her critically acclaimed films such asThe Hurt Locker, which made her the first woman filmmaker to receive an Oscar for Best Director. Many of her early genre exercises, likeNear DarkandPoint Break, stand out among her best as well. But one of her greatest movies starsJamie Lee Curtis, and is underappreciated in the context of Bigelow’s impressive career....

Howdy, folks! It’s Sunday, which means it’s time for the horror haul, our weekly round-up and one-stop-shop for all things horror. This week in horror,The Grudgereboot recruitsThe Eyes of My MotherdirectorNicholas Pesce, the long-shelved (we’re talking a decade here) found footage serial killer shockerThe Poughkeepsie Tapesis finally getting a proper release,John Carpenteris developing aTales for a Halloween Nightseries for Syfy, andJigsawgets an official poster and a San Diego Comic-Con presence. Plus, new trailers for the slasherJackals,Another WolfcopandDavid Bruckner’sThe Ritual....

Jason Stathamis one of the most reliable action stars in this era. In every movie he’s in, audiences know he’s going to kick ass. His movies surprisingly vary fromGuy Ritchiecapers likeWrath of Man, tentpoles likeFast Xor new action franchises likeThe Beekeeper. His compelling screen presence is not just his tough demeanor and action credentials; Statham bringsa no-nonsense kind of charisma that’s missing in many modern blockbusters, making even the most absurd premise entertaining....

Even though his time as Superman has come to an end, fans' love ofHenry Cavillhasn’t subsided in the least. Travel to any of the four corners of the internet, and there’s sure to be an inordinate amount of thirst and outright admiration for the musclebound Brit who many proudly call The King of the Nerds. That adoration isn’t unwarranted, as the actor has brought a fun mixture of physicality and charm to his roles, whether that’s in a one-off adventure such as hisWWII bromance withAlan Ritchsonor as part ofa franchise likeMission: Impossible....

After making a name for himself in the documentary space withThe Seven Five,Operation Odessa, Amazon’sThe Last Narcand the recent Netflix docuseriesNight Stalker, directorTiller Russellfinally makes his narrative feature debut with the cybercrime thrillerSilk Road. The Silk Road, for those of you not familiar with it, was a website that billed itself as “the Amazon of drugs” where you could buy cocaine, ecstasy and any number of illegal narcotics, not to mention firearms and other weapons....

The Paris Olympics will conclude in style on August 11, withTom Cruiseset to feature prominently in the closing ceremony. This move mirrors the iconic moment from the 2012 London Olympics whenDanny Boyleused James Bond in the opening ceremony, blending Hollywood glamor with the grandeur of the Games. Cruise, currently filmingMission: Impossible 8in Europe, has been a prominent figure at the Games, attending events such as women’s gymnastics and swimming. He was recently honored as a Knight of France’s prestigious Legion of Honor, further cementing his connection to the host nation....

Looking for the Top 10 TV Shows on Netflix now? Well, you’re in the right place! Despite the streaming service launching the trending list earlier this year, which reveals what the Top 10 most popular TV shows are daily, it’s not easy to find that list on Netflix itself without digging into it a little bit. We’re here to help streamline that process. Below, we’ve listed the most watched shows streamed on Netflix worldwide this past week....