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There were a number of questions facing theX-Menfranchise after the release of last year’sX-Men: Apocalypse. One of the biggest sticking points, however, was the fact that the film marked the end of the initial contracts signed withMichael Fassbender,Jennifer Lawrence,James McAvoy, andNicholas Houltback when they first joinedX-Men: First Class. The casting of these promising talents for that 2011 film proved incredibly fortuitous, as 20th Century Fox eventually had some of the biggest and best actors in the world in theirX-Menfranchise....

We’ve all been there, scrolling through channels or looking through your favorite streaming service in that seemingly endless search for what movie or series to watch next. Luckily, we have great tools like trailers and reviews to point us is the right direction, trailers a little more so because you can judge a trailer for yourself rather than depending on the personal opinion of your favorite reviewer, which may not always be the same as yours....

Apple TV fans have been waiting for a new model since the 3rd Generation 4K was released in October 2022. It was widely expected that we would be getting an announcement of some sort at WWDC earlier in June 2024, but that didn’t happen. So with that said we can rule out 2024 as a possibility for a new Apple TV release. Now the attention has turned to 2025 and the rumors have gotten bigger about what this update will entail – and Ai capabilities are at the forefront....

As a longtime fan ofBob Odenkirk, I’m happy to report his new action movie,Nobody, kicks all kinds of ass. Unlike some movies where clever editing is often used to hide the fact that the main actor had to sit most of the action out, Odenkirk trained for two years to do all the fight scenes himself. So when you see him taking bad guys apart during a brutal and bloody bus fight, it really is Odenkirk doing the stunt work....

At a time when the likes of Universal’sHow to Train Your Dragonremake,Gareth Edwards' big-budget dino-flickJurassic World Rebirth, and the brand-new, critically acclaimedSupermanfrom directorJames Gunnare dominating the box office, it can be difficult for any new movie to slip seamlessly onto screens. This is the reality faced by Paramount’s usually reliableSmurfs, as it joinedAri Aster’sEddingtonand the reboot ofI Know What You Did Last Summerin their underwhelming box office performances this last weekend....

InThis Week in Animation News, I’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation in order to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! While thefirst trailerfrom Sony’s animatedSpider-Manmovie, dubbedAnimated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, was definitely the biggest bit of news from this weekend, here are some other news items you might have missed throughout the week....

Sony has released theRoman J. Israel, Esq.trailer. The new film fromNightcrawlerdirectorDan GilorystarsDenzel Washingtonas the title character, a struggling lawyer whose lifelong crusade for social justice comes crashing down when his partner suffers a heart attack. Adrift in a legal system he’s spent his whole life trying to change, Roman decides to go work for George (Colin Farrell), a high-priced attorney at a powerful firm. From there, Roman wrestles with trying to keep his mission alive in a world that continues to reject his idealism, and selling out to indulge in the pleasures he’s always wanted....

The Silence of the Lambs(1991) is one of the most iconic films of all time, but it wouldn’t be the last timeAnthony Hopkinsplayed mind games with a younger actor. InFracture(2007), he gets into a courtroom battle withRyan Gosling. The plot is heavy on dialogue and less on action, as these actors share the screen as opponents in thislegal thriller. Dr. Hannibal Lecter may exist in the crime genre, but he best represents a modern horror movie monster....

With an absolutely stacked lineup of content rolling out in 2022, Marvel Studios has been keeping us on the edge of our seats when it comes to the release dates for several highly anticipated series, includingMoon KnightstarringOscar IsaacandMs. MarvelstarringIman Velani. While we will need to wait for more information about these shows and others, fans were treated to an Instagram story which depictsTatiana Maslanyin herShe-Hulkmotion capture suit, ahead of the series' anticipated 2022 release....

In a little over a month, the origin story (of sorts) of one of a far, far-away galaxy’s most infamous smugglers will hit theaters around the world.Solo: A Star Wars Storyseeks to tell the tale of one Han Solo, withAlden Ehrenreichstepping in as a more youthful version of the talented pilot made famous byHarrison Ford. And while Solo acts as not only the title character but also the anchor of the anthology film, it’s really Han’s relationships that he forms over the course of his life that make him a well-rounded and interesting figure....

It appears thatMarvel-Sony dealreally did work wonders for theSpider-Manfranchise. While 2017’sSpider-Man: Homecomingwas a box office success, outgrossing every previousSpider-Manmovie except forSpider-Man 3, this summer’s sequelSpider-Man: Far from Homeis a genuine box office smash to the tune of $1.109 billion worldwide. In fact, that figure is enough to makeFar from Homethe highest grossing movie in Sony Pictures history, surpassing the $1.1 billion gross of previous record holderSkyfall. That’s an impressive feat, and one can’t help but point toAvengers: Endgameas a contributing factor toFar from Home’s success....

Sylvester Stalloneis one of the most revered and iconic action heroes of the entertainment industry. After multiple feature length filmsin action-packed roles, the star made his scripted television debut in the crime drama seriesTulsa King. After debuting its first season on Paramount+ back in November 2022,Tulsa Kingproved to be a success on the streamer as Stallone brought to life the character of Dwight “The General” Manfredi. Now, with the help of a new behind-the-scenes video, the actor confirms thatSeason 2 of the mob crime drama has now wrapped filming....

I am happy to sound like a broken record by repeating this; the world needs moreRebecca Hall! My current urgency to shout that out as much as possible likely has something to do with the fact that I’m still quite obsessed with her under-seen 2017 release,Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, and I was also recently flat-out floored by her performance in the Sundance 2020 selection,The Night House. When the opportunity to cover Hall’s next project,Tales from the Loop, came up, there was absolutely no way I was missing out....