Chris Pratt's Mario Draws Comparisons to Fix-It Felix from Wreck-It Ralph

Nintendo andIlluminationreleased thefirst teaser trailerforThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, and for better or for worse, it has been drawing about a variety of opinions. There are many who are stoked for the release of this film, happy to see aSuper Mariomovie that more closely resembles the source material. Some havecriticized the new voice Mario haswith voice actor Chris Pratt in the role, though others have embraced it, along with that of Jack Black’s King Bowser....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Tracie Bradley

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Went on Sale Early, and It's a Problem

The Odysseycontinues to defy all preconceived notions of what is expected of a film leading up to its release, with the latest bit of news about its ticket sales. In an unprecedented move, select theaters will be selling tickets to IMAX 70mm screenings ofThe Odysseya full year before the film’s release. Typically, tickets for a motion picture go on sale about two months before it hits theaters, usually after the film’s runtime is finalized....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Victoria Dudley

Chucky: How the TV Series Expands on the World of Child's Play

This article contains spoilers for the Child’s Play series of films, and the Chucky TV series.With a franchise now seven features long and the recent TV series dropping, theChild’s Playfranchise has been haunting us since 1988 withChuckystanding shoulder to shoulder with the other iconic villains of the decade (despite being only 3 ft tall). Headed by the inspirational Don Mancini,Child’s Playfollows the story of a single mother gifting her child a possessed toy for his birthday....

June 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1299 words · Michael Silva

Director Martin Campbell Knows Exactly Why His 'Green Lantern' Bombed: The Villain

When Warner Bros. and DC announced thatRyan Reynoldswould be starring as Hal Jordan in the big budget adaptation ofGreen Lantern, withGoldeneyeandCasino RoyaledirectorMartin Campbellhelming, there was a lot to be excited about. However, the resulting film is considered one of the worst of the genre and was abomb at the global box office when it opened in 2011, earning $237 million against a $200 million production budget. Speaking withVarietyahead of his next filmCleaner, Campbell opened up aboutall the reasons why hisGreen Lanternmovie was so awful....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Christine Harris

Disney Forced to Furlough Non-Essential Employees After April 18th

TheWalt Disney Companyhas announced they will have to furlough non-essential employees. This will take effect on April 19th. The company has been paying employees since March 14th, which is when both Disneyland and Disney World originally shut down. Since then, employees have received full pay and benefits while executives like Bob Iger and Bob Chapek took large pay cuts. Iger has forgone his entire salary while Chapek gave up 50%. Other executives are giving up part of their salaries too....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Tammy Rodriguez

Elm Street Director Wes Craven Walked Out of Reservoir Dogs

Reservoir Dogsis currently enjoying its 25th Anniversary as one of the greatest crime thrillers of all-time. But it wasn’t immediately well-received by the filmmaking community of whichQuentin Tarantinoworshipped. In fact, the first ever screening was an absolute disaster. And as the director screened it around the country, he experienced quite a few walkouts from audience members who just couldn’t ‘stomach’ some of the more visceral scenes of violence, which included an ear getting hacked off (though off screen) and a man brutally shot in the gut....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Amber Sutton

Exclusive: Director and Stars of Endangered Discuss the Shocking Twists in Their Thriller

The gig economy is in full swing but buckle up—the ride can get bumpy. That’s certainly the case inEndangered,where a beleaguered rideshare driver takes one last passenger only to find herself thrust intoa series of twisted, life-threatening situations that involve a mysterious duffle bag, plenty of subterfuge, and a rideshare dude she just can’t drop. Brought to life with vigor by directorDrew Walkup, the film, streaming on digital platforms on July 26, starsLizzie ZerebkoandMichael Olavson....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Kevin Smith

Final King Arthur Trailer Unleashes the Power of Excalibur

Fresh off the heels of CinemaCon, WonderCon is now in full affect, and those attending the Anaheim convention got a big surprise from Warner Bros., as they showed off the final trailer forKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Coming fromWarner Bros. Picturesand Village Roadshow Pictures, this latest footage shows Charlie Hunnam as the iconic knight as he learns how to properly swing thelegendary swordexcalibur. King Arthur rides into theaters In 3D and 2D onMay 12, 2017directed by Guy Ritchie, the man behind the very popular Sherlock Holmes franchise starring Robert Downey Jr....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Jesse Singleton

First Look at Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva & More in Damien Chazelle's Babylon

We finally have our first look atLa La Landdirector Damien Chazelle’s next project,Babylon, a period epic set in Hollywood during the roaring 1920s. Released courtesy ofVanity Fair, these first-look images offer a glimpse at the characters and the stellar cast who will play them, which includes the likes ofBrad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li, Jean Smart, and Tobey Maguire. The images tease a lush, grand vision of the Hollywood era, and while plot details remain a mystery at present, directorDamien Chazellehas revealed that the story will explore “the multiple levels of transformation, from the city itself to the industry, and the people hoping to make it big....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Donna Smith

Florence Pugh Calls Black Widow Painful, Raw, Beautiful & Surprising

The newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Florence Pugh, has been discussing her upcoming role in the soloBlack Widowmovie, and has now given us some insight into what we can expect from the upcoming action flick. “I think we’ve made something very raw and very painful and very beautiful and I think people are going to be really surprised by the outcome of a big action film having that much heart....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Trevor Marquez

Game of Thrones & Sesame Street Crossover Has Elmo Ending Lannister Family Feud

Cersei and Tyrion Lannister learn about respect in the newSesame StreetandGame of Thronescrossover video. The two siblings, who don’t like each other very much, are seen at a table, trying to work out their differences. Lena Headley and Peter Dinklage reprise their characters as Elmo stops by for a surprise visit to help bring peace to Westeros. Additionally, HBO brought back Bernard (Jeffrey Wright) and Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) fromWestworldin another respect-themed video to help celebrate the 50th anniversary ofSesame Street....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Sarah Herrera

Ghostbusters Reboot Video Reveals Dr. Egon Spengler Still Exists

The newGhostbustersis said to take place in an alternate universe from the original 1984 classic. And none of the originalGhostbusterscharacters exist in this new plane of existence. But the legendary cast will be back for cameos, playing different characters this time around. One actor who isn’t returning isHarold Ramis, who passed away in 2014 before the reboot started production. Now, it seems his characterDr. Egon Spenglermay actually exist in this new reimagined world after all....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Leon Ware

HBO's The Son Reunites Jake Gyllenhaal and Director Denis Villeneuve

Last month it was reported thatJake Gyllenhaal will be reteaming with Prisoners director Denis Villeneuve for a mysterious new project, and we now have some details as to what that project will entail. The hugely talented actor and director duo are collaborating once again on a limited series for HBO titledThe Son. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø,The Sonis a tale of vengeance and corruption which Gyllenhaal quickly snapped up the rights to while reportedly envisioning a franchise akin to both theBourneseries andThe Fugitive....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Jason Atkins