HBO's The Last of Us: Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything Else We Know

There have been several adaptations of post-apocalyptic movies and television shows based on comics and books, such asThe Walking DeadandWorld War Z, but we hardly see any inspired from video games. If you desire a TV show adaptation of a popular horror survival video game,The Last of Usis the one you should be excited about.The Last of Us, released in 2013 on the Playstation 3, is widely regarded as one of the best post-apocalyptic action-adventure games ever created....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Jason Boone

How '28 Years Later' Reinvents the Zombie Genre

It’s no surprise that innovative filmmakersDanny BoyleandAlex Garlandcreated an unconventional, groundbreaking sequel with28 Years Later. Like how the duo made zombies scary again in 2003, their sequel flips even more genre tropes on its head. The first film in this new trilogy has set a daring new precedent not just for the infected who roam the mainland, but also for the world around it, transforming the way zombie stories can be told....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Heather Curtis

Hugo Weaving Was Considered to Return as Agent Smith in The Matrix Resurrections

The Matrix Resurrectionswas always going to struggle to bring back all of the cast members they wanted, due to the huge time gap since the original trilogy came to a conclusion in 2003. WhileKeanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Jada Pinkett Smith have all reprised their roles, others such as Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving were recast with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Jonathan Groff, respectively. While Fishburne’s Morpheus recasting was always the plan, it seems that there was a point whenHugo Weavingwas almost brought back as Agent Smith....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Victor Friedman

James Bond Star Bets You'll Cry by the End of No Time to Die

The James Bond franchise has everything you could possibly want in an action movie. Explosions, car chases, fistfights, and one-liners, James Bond has it all with the modern Daniel Craig installments being no exception. Well, according to star of the upcomingNo Time to Die, Lea Seydoux, the newest Bond flick will have something extra - tear-inducing emotion. “There’s a lot of emotion in this Bond. It’s very moving. I bet you’re going to cry, if you like to cry....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Lori Cantu

M. Night Shyamalan on Trap's Connection to Taylor Swift & 1991 Horror Hit

DirectorM. Night Shyamalanis getting ready to release his newest filmTrapthis August, and in a recent interview he revealed the connection it has toTaylor Swift, and the 1991 psychological horror film,The Silence of the Lambs.Trapstars Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a serial killer who takes his daughter (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert, only to find outit’s all a clever ruse orchestrated by authoritiesto catch him. The film also stars Shyamalan’s daughter, Saleka Shyamalan, as Lady Raven,the pop star at the center of the movie....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Nichole Moore

Mary Poppins Returns Trailer Is Here

Disney premiered the official teaser trailer forMary Poppins Returnstonight during the2018 Oscars. The Robert Marshall (Chicago) directed movie began production back in February of this year after being announced in September of 2015. Emily Blunt was announced as the titular character in February of 2016, in the sequel to1964’s beloved Mary Poppins. Fans have been skeptical about when a trailer would debut afterDisney’s D23 Expofailed to provide one. But it appears that those fans didn’t have anything to worry about after all....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Amy Taylor

Michelle Pfeiffer Just Found Her Catwoman Whip from Batman Returns

Back in the summer of 1992, director Tim Burton unleashed his sequel to his hit take onBatmancalledBatman Returns. This underappreciated flick starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin, and the fantastic Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle / Catwoman. If you remember in that movie, Pfeiffer brandishes a whip for all of our collective enjoyment and today it looks like the actress has found the old prop and - get this - still knows how to make it sing....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Devin Gomez

Nick Frost Trolls Fans Hard with Fake Hot Fuzz 2 Announcement

Nick Frost trolled fans hard this afternoon stating that a sequel toHot Fuzzhad been confirmed. Frost posted a picture on social media of himself, Simon Pegg, and Edgar Wright with a hashtag that said that the sequel had been greenlit, leading to fans losing their minds on the internet. However, once Frost’s management was contacted, they claimed that it was not happening. Frost then went back to his original post to do some clever editing....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Patricia Huerta

Now Is the Perfect Time to Revisit Fox's X-Men Universe

Quick Links People love to ignore the classics. They see a movie that happens to be a remake, and some assume it’s better than the original. Or they don’t likethe rough CGIthat existed early in the CGI process. There are many reasons for people to push the past aside and assume that the newest iteration will be the best. It’s a real cultural misstep. However, we’ve recently discovered that the Marvel Universe will soon include theX-Menand mutants....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · John Jackson

Regal Company Cineworld Explains Stance on Warner Bros. HBO Max Shakeup

Regal Cinemasowner Cineworld has shared their thoughts on theWarner Bros. 2021 hybrid release schedule. Warner Bros. shocked the world yesterday when they announced that they were going to release all of their 2021 movies in theaters and HBO Max simultaneously. This includes tentpoles likeThe Suicide Squad,Dune,Godzilla vs. Kong, andThe Matrix 4. While the thought of being able to watch these movies from home sounds appealing to viewers, it does not look too great for movie theater owners....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Dominique Macias

Regal Is Letting You See Harriet for Free in Celebration of Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings ofHarrietin 50 theaters around the United States on Tuesday, February 4, and Tuesday, February 11. The film depicts the life of one of history’s most courageous African American heroes, Harriet Tubman, bringing her story to the big screen for the very first time. For her work as the titular role of Harriet, Cynthia Erivo has been nominated for two Academy Awards, for Best Actress and Best Original Song for “Stand Up,” which she co-wrote with Joshuah Brian Campbell....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · James Williams

Robert De Niro's 'Wag the Dog' Accidentally Predicted the Future

This article features minor spoilers for the film Wag the Dog (1997).Barry Levinson’s 1997 political parody,Wag the Dog, couldn’t have had better timing. The movie, centering on a US president staging a war to distract the populace from a sex scandal, seemingly manifested itself in reality. President Clinton’s military strikes against Sudan took place as he was being investigated for his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Any similarities to actual persons, living or dead, were purely coincidental, but try telling that to Saddam Hussein or the equally remorseless press out for lurid headlines....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Karen Clark

Should Scarlet Witch Get a Standalone Movie?

This summer’s blockbusterAvengers: Age of Ultronintroduced fans toElizabeth Olsen’s character Scarlet Witch, and her mystical, super-human powers. The character’s story and abilities were praised by fans and critics alike, with the hit sequel taking in a massive $1.4 billion at thebox office. It was revealed at the end ofAvengers: Age of Ultronthat Scarlet Witch is one of the new Avengers, who will return inCaptain America: Civil War, which just wrapped production....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Melissa Hughes