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After a long wait and multiple delays, it looks like Season 3 ofThe Mandalorianis finally returning to production. Star and Emmy nomineeCarl Weathersrevealed in atweetthat he is beginning production on the sci-fi series’ third season, finally confirming that the show is back in business for a release sometime next year, after several unverified confirmations that shooting had begun over the summer months. “Mandalorian, season #3 begins for Yours Truly, on tomorrow,” Weathers tweeted on October 12....

Max has made waves in the streaming landscape, emerging as a powerhouse platform with a compelling lineup of shows. Its extensive library combines HBO classics likeGame of Throneswith a diverse range of content, catering to a wide audience. But what truly sets Max apart is its commitment to quality originals. From gripping dramas likeSuccessionto groundbreaking series likeThe White Lotus, Max consistently delivers top-notch, gripping content that keeps viewers hooked. Max’s unique funding model, free from traditional advertising constraints, allows them to tackle controversial and explicit subject matter that sets them apart from other networks....

How we watch TV may have changed over the last several years, as the dominance of network TV gave way to cable and now streaming, but no matter where we find our favorite shows, what hasn’t changed is the appeal of the crossover episode. They’re fun when done right, as we get to see characters from one favorite show interact with characters from another. Networks love it because it’s an easy way to increase an audience, and while it may have been very popular in the 1980s and 90s, such as whenPaul ReiserfromMad About Youshowed up onSeinfeldor whenRay RomanofromEverybody Loves Raymondappeared as his sitcom character onThe Nanny, it’s still done today....

Editor’s Note: The following article contains Thor: Love and Thunder spoilers.The next chapter of the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe,Thor: Love and Thunderhas finally hit the big screen, bringing with it favorable reviews and anopening weekend return expected to be around 300 million dollars. The news of its success should be a surprise to nobody at this point given Marvel just keeps putting out hit after hit, and this one should be no exception, especially with acclaimed writer/director/starTaika Waititionce again at the helm of the franchise after reinventing it withThor: Ragnarok....

Ti Westcan do it all. He writes, directs, edits, produces, and can tell one hell of a ghost story. Many know him today for his work withX,Pearl, and the upcomingMaXXXine, but West has been around for some time now andindie film buffs have been praising his work for years. One of his films,The Innkeepers, was inspired by an experience he and his cast and crew had while on set. The ghost story was inspired by the hotel that they all stayed in while filmingThe House Of The Devil....

Tom Hankshas one of the mostimpressive career trajectoriesof any leading man of his generation. While Hanks first introduced himself to worldwide audiences thanks to his comedic performances in classic slapstick films likeSplashandBachelor Party, he quickly proved to be a far more versatile performer than anyone may have expected. Hanks might’ve won two consecutive Academy Awards for his deeply moving dramatic performances inPhiladelphiaandForrest Gump, but his physically demanding role inRobert Zemeckis’ gripping survival filmCast Awayremains one of the most impressive of his entire career....

HBO has been on one hell of a roll recently with its comedies. Last night saw the return ofVeep, which features the greatJulia Louis-Dreyfus, in its fifth season, whileMike Judge’sSilicon Valleypremiered its third and best season thus far. Both shows have already been given the green light for another season, and the channel is also currently working on exclusive new content withJon Stewart. Things are looking up, andVice Principals, the new project fromEastbound & DowncreatorsJody HillandDanny McBride, is part of that particular upswing....

An American Pickle, the HBO Max comedy about a man who is cryogenically, um, pickled, and awoken in the future to meet his modern ancestor, starsSeth Rogenin two roles, interacting constantly with “himself.” How did they pull this ubiquitous visual effect off so well, and so seamlessly? Luckily for us curious filmmaking fans, HBO Max has just released a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the doubling of one Mr. Rogen. The film’s directorBrandon Trost(Rogen’s longtime DP making his directorial debut) concedes that filmmakers have been doubling people numerous times before....

Michelle Tomblindeserves better! Throughout her entire time on theLifetimereality showMarried at First Sight,Michelle has dealt nothing but bad hands and been chastised and shamed for being upset about them. After being paired withDavid Trimble, it was clear thatthe experts had not listened to Michelle.David’s claims about his life alarmed Michelle, but her judgment painted her as the villain. However, Michelle was correct, and now that David has stepped outside their marriage, we have to rethink if Michelle was really a villain onMarried at First Sight....

Created byChris Neeand executive produced byKenya BarrisandBarackandMichelle Obama, the Netflix original seriesWe the Peopleis comprised of ten music videos, each their own original song performed by an incredible line-up of artists and animated in a mix of styles. Covering a range of basic U.S. civics lessons to educate young Americans about the power that each of us has within us, each three-minute short helps recontextualize what government and citizenship mean in a modern world in which the power really is with the people....

[This is a re-post of myWeinerreview from the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The movie opens in limited release today.] Anthony Weinerwas almost built to be a punchline based on his last name. No one is more aware of his rise and fall than Weiner, and yet directorsJosh KriegmanandElyse Steinbergcan’t gleam any unique perspective in their documentaryWeiner, which followed the former congressman during his disastrous 2013 campaign for mayor of New York City....

Nosferatuis a film that would prove a challenge to any actor due to its demanding dialogue and physical performances. FromBill Skarsgård’s embodiment of the titular character being described by the actor as making him “completely exhausted” in an interview withCinema Blend, toLily-Rose Depp’s chilling seizures during her character Ellen’s argument with Thomas (Nicholas Hoult), anyone would expect these to be challenging performances to get right and, for many, they did. WithNosferatureceiving high praise, as well as an85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it must be noted that directorRobert Eggers' vision has come to fruition in his interpretationof the century-old tale....

In the ranks of Spider-Man villains, few would think of the Rhino as one of his greatest adversaries, since he has traditionally been a minor antagonist in the comic books and has rarely made an impression on the big screen untilKraven the Hunterthis year. What he does have, though,is an impressive physique and personality. As a Russian mobster subjected to unethical science experiments, he has served as a villain to several heroes over the years....