Exclusive: Chinonye Chukwu on the Power of the Black Female Gaze in Film and Till

Nigerian-American directorChinonye Chukwumade history when she became the first Black woman to win theSundance Film Festival’sGrand Jury Prize. She won for her filmClemency,which starred Alfre Woodward and Aldis Hodge, and launched her career to the spotlight it deserves. Now, three years later, her follow-up toClemency, the historical movieTill, tackles the story of Emmett Till’s life and tragic death. But there is a catch here: it centers the experience through the eyes of his mother Mamie Mobley-Till, who became an activist due to what happened to her son....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1129 words · Dr. Michael Carter

Game of Thrones Prequel Is More Likely Than a Sequel or Spin-Off

The end is nearing forGame of Thrones, with HBO confirming that the show will run for just two more shortened seasons, withGame of Thrones Season 7coming this summer, before Season 8, rumored to be six episodes, closes out the series in 2018. Still, that does not mean Season 8 is the last we’ll see of Westeros on the small screen. There have been plenty of rumors about the network developing spin-offs and/or prequel shows based onGeorge R....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Charles Weber

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Gameplay Footage Teases Retro Video Game Adventure

Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrectionextended gameplay footage is finally here. Gamers from all over the world have been waiting for any kind of new information about the long-awaited game, which is set to come out in February 2021. Capcom recently announced that the game was on the way and many were surprised that it was coming so soon. As it turns out, Capcom had been working onGhosts ‘n Goblins Resurrectionin secret for a number of months before they alerted the public of their hard work behind-the-scenes....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Sabrina Anderson

Godzilla Vs. Kong Trailer Is Ready to Stomp on Marvel YouTube Record

TheGodzilla vs. Kong trailercould very well end up taking one particular YouTube crown from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The long-awaited movie was supposed to open theaters back in November 2020, but that was obviously not able to happen. The public health crisis is still going on, and, as of this writing, over 60% of movie theaters in North America remain closed. However, Legendary was able to work out a deal with Warner Bros....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Amy Delgado

Halloween: The House Laurie Strode Called Home Is Now On the Market, Fans Can Own a Piece of Horror History

It cost less money to filmHalloweenin 1978 ($320,000) than it will to buy Laurie Strode’s house in 2023. Fortunately, though, the Strode’s family residence won’t require the same amount of feng shui the Myers' house would. Yes, some lucky horror fan and/or collector can now own a piece of cinematic history. On August 04, 2025, the very same house Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her family called home, during John Carpenter’sHalloween, went on the real estate market....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Cory Vaughan

Harry Potter Movies Are Already Leaving HBO Max in August

HBO Maxrecently revealed the list of titles that are set to leave the service in August. Among them wereThe Sorcerer’s Stone,The Chamber of Secrets,The Prisoner of Azkaban,The Goblet of Fire,The Order of the Phoenix,The Half-Blood PrinceandThe Deathly Hallowsparts 1 and 2. The movies will be available until August 25. It has not yet been made clear at this time if they will be heading to another service, but that is a strong possibility....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Ryan Mueller

HBO Standalone Streaming Service Launches in April

Home Box Office announced today the name of its standalone premium streaming service - HBO NOW - and that the service will launch this April, bringing the highly anticipated new product to audiences in time for the fifth season ofGame of Thrones. HBO and Apple also announced that for the first time an HBO subscription will be made available directly to Apple customers through HBO NOW. “HBO NOW is the next phase of innovation at HBO....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · John Roberts

Henry Cavill Is Done as Superman, Won't Show Up in Shazam

It appears that Warner Bros. and DC Films will be hunting for a newSupermanafter talks betweenHenry Cavilland the studio broke down. Cavill was in initial talks to make a cameo inShazam!, but apparently couldn’t come on board due to a scheduling conflict. Neither Warner Bros. and DC Films, nor Cavill have confirmed the news at this time. According to insiders close to the situation, ever since theShazam!talks fell through, the British actor’s door is rapidly closing on future Superman appearances as well....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Wayne Ross

Here's Why Vin Diesel Wanted John Cena as Dom's Brother in Fast & Furious 9

Ever since his first appearance in 2001’sThe Fast and The Furious, the lead character of the franchise, Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, has established himself as the uber-alpha male of the group of racing daredevils-turned-government secret agents. It is difficult to imagine such a tough character having a relative who just might be even tougher. But inFast & Furious 9, we’re getting exactly that. Thetrailer for F9promises just such a person, asJohn Cenaenters the franchise in the role of Jakob, Dom’s vengeful younger brother....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Jacob Williams

Highlander Reboot Will Start a Trilogy, Gets Compared to John Wick

Back in November, Summit Entertainment brought onJohn WickandJohn Wick 2directorChad Stahelskito direct their long-gestatingHighlanderremake, which has been in various forms of development since Summit picked up the rights to the franchise back in 2008. Directors such asJustin Lin(Star Trek Beyond),Juan Carlos Fresnadillo(Intruders) andCerdric Nicolas-Troyan(The Huntsman: Winter’s War) had been attached to direct over the years, and at one point,Ryan Reynoldswas even attached to star, before dropping the project in 2013, which is interesting sinceChad Stahelskiis also directingRyan ReynoldsinDeadpool 2, taking over for the departingTim Miller....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1240 words · Susan Mendoza

Horizon Stars Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman & Ella Hunt on Kevin Costner's Passion

The wait is over forKevin Costner fanswho might be bummed he’s not returning toYellowstone. Fret not, sinceHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1is finally out this week, withChapter 2following soon. Say what you will about the release strategy and the films, but this sprawling Western is a refreshing change of scenery from the wildly different content that’s been gracing the box office as of late. Warner Bros. is bringing Costner’s vision to life in cinemas everywhere, and he’s got a wildly talented supporting cast to keep up the momentum in this three-hour first installment....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Bryan Barrett

How Star Wars 8 May Connect to Clone Wars and Rebels

Last month, a rumor sufaced that offered details about some of thealien creaturesthat Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) has been sharing his exile island Ahch-To with inStar Wars 8. These creatures are said to be small birds which resemble the actual puffin birds that can be found on Skellig Michael Island, the Irish island where the Ahch-To scenes were filmed in bothStar Wars: The Force AwakensandStar Wars 8. Many fans noticed that these small avian creatures, who reportedly stand just 15 inches tall, are equipped with “razor-sharp teeth” and have been described as “a bird meets a Gremlin,” are quite similar to creatures that have been featured onStar Wars RebelsandStar Wars: The Clone Wars, dubbed “convorees....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Jason Holland

Hulu, Max, and Disney+ Will Combine to Compete with Netflix

DisneyandWarner Bros. Discoveryhave revealed their plan to collaborate on a bundled service that will combineDisney+, Hulu, and Max into a single offering. The initiative aims to streamline consumer experience and increase efficiency. Details regarding the launch date and pricing are yet to be announced. The companies have stated that the bundle will be available in both ad-supported and ad-free formats, catering to diverse viewer preferences and budgets, according toDeadline. For decades, pay-TV operators have managed to keep subscription models relatively stable....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Alyssa Martin