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In an alternate universe, we’d have seen the newJames BondmovieNo Time to Dieby now. But in ananotheralternate universe, we’d have seen a very different version of that movie—one that was no doubt deemed too “out there” by the film’s producers, but which co-writer and directorCary Joji Fukunagapitched anyway. No Time to Diewas one of the first films to be delayed over COVID-19 concerns, with its release date being pushed from April to November 2020....

A live-action adaptation of the popular anime/manga seriesOne Punch Manis in development at Sony, with a script being written byScott RosenbergandJeff Pinkner. As reported byVariety, the film will be produced byAvi Arad, who notably handled every Marvel Comics adaptation before the company was acquired by Disney. One Punch Manis a comedic action series about a superhero named Saitama who, as the title suggests, can defeat literally any enemy with a single punch....

Sabrina Carpenterwas catapulted to pop glory in 2024 with her chart-topping tracks “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” which were cemented with her hit recordShort n' Sweet, which put her on the map for good. There is, of course, nothing that immortalizes success like a Funko Pop figure. The adorable vinyl figure is every bit short n' sweet sitting at a proud 3.15 inches tall. It spotlights the songstress with her signature blow-dry complete with a perfectly formed fringe framing her perfectly blushed face....

It looks like Hulu will be getting a lot more than just “A Little Bit Alexis”, as the streaming platform has just announced that the wildly successfulSchitt’s Creekwill be coming to Hulu on June 11, 2025. The announcement was made through a fictional joint press release from Hulu and Alexis Rose’s (Annie Murphy) Alexis Rose Communications. The statement reads as follows, “[e]very now and again, spending like a little bit of money on something really special can definitely help make you smile....

Paramount’s track record this year has been nothing short of extraordinary. The studio’s sixth theatrical hit, the horror filmSmile, has now passed the $50 million mark domestically after over-performing in its second weekend. The film opened with a stellar $22.6 million in its debut weekend, and followed it up with an $18.4 million weekend two, registering one of the leanest drops ever for an R-rated horror title. Smilefell by just 18% in its sophomore weekend, which is only slightly higher than the 15% second weekend drop thatJordan Peele’sGet Outposted back in 2017....

Editor’s note: The below article contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1. TheStranger Thingsreturn for Season 4was marked with needle drops, more gore, and some intriguing new faces alongside the already beloved cast. One of the additions to the latest installment of the series was none other than Eddie Munson, played byGame of ThronesactorJoseph Quinn. A freak with a good heart, the character has already garnered the fan-favorite stamp of approval following the new season’s release....

Illumination studio has revealed some new and very colorful character posters for its upcoming animated featureThe Super Mario Bros. The movie is the first cinematic adventure of our beloved Italian plumber and his gang, in almost three decades. The IP is among Nintendo’s most profitable, next only toPokémon. The new images give us a good look at the impressive animation, we see a very evil Browser smiling at us while we can see a volcano ready to erupt in the background....

It can be hard to keep yourself entertained and uplifted given the current state of things, but fortunately the creative folks out there are staying busy with new projects while they’re stuck inside like the rest of us.John Krasinskiis doinga feel-good video showandhosting a digital prom,Shazam!directorDavid F. Sandbergalready completed a horror short. The list goes on. The latest filmmaker to join the list isMohawkandWe Are Still HeredirectorTed Geoghegan, who has launched a new radio show dedicated to forgotten film history....

It’s not that all the best sci-fi movies are rated R, but it is one of those genres that, like horror, thrives when its given permission to get down and dirty. Which makes sense, considering sci-fi is all about ideas, and ideas are at their best when they’re given room to push the boundaries of comfort. While the realm of family-friendly sci-fi has delivered some of the best entertainment of all time, when you take the brakes off, you end up with some of the most vital filmmaking in the history of cinema....

For those disappointed that Disney (collaborating with Walden Media) whiffedThe Chronicles of Narnialive-action movies so hard that the franchise never took off or was ever finished (yes that would be theChronic [what!] cles of Narnia), Netflix has comes to the rescue. The streaming giant announced today that they will be developing series and films based onC.S. Lewis' classic novels. WhileThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe– the most popular of the Lewis' books – has seen a few other incarnations (including an animated version from 1979 that I’m particularly partial to), there are 7 books within the Narnia chronicles that would be fantastic for new adaptations....

“God, I finessed the shit out of this film,” says directorJim Hoskingwith a booming laugh when I ask about the particular challenges of his fearlessly outrageous feature film debut,The Greasy Strangler.You’ve probably heard quite a bit about the film by now, which follows an adult father-son duo, Big Ronnie (Michael St. Michaels) and Big Brayden (Sky Elobar), who run a walking disco tour by day in their matching hot pink hotpants, while Ronnie skulks off at night as the titular oiled-up murderer stalking the streets of Los Angeles....

One ofSteven Soderbergh’s underrated gems is getting a 4K facelift courtesy of Best Buy.The Limey, the acclaimed director’s 1999 crime drama following one man’s unstoppable quest for revenge in Los Angeles, will receive an exclusive 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray steelbook on October 11, allowing fans to revisit the film that kicked off the director’s creative resurgence. The film would almost immediately get overshadowed as it was released right before the director put out three of his best and most iconic films inErin Brockovich,Traffic, andOcean’s Eleven....

The Misty Mountains, the ancient forests, and all the hills and dells of Middle-Earth are beckoning once more. Fans ofJ.R.R. Tolkien’s masterful fantasy world have cause to rejoice with Prime Video’s hit seriesThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, exploring a hitherto unseen age of Middle-Earth. This brand-new show takes fans back thousands of years before the events ofThe Hobbitand its sequel trilogy, to a time when legends were made....