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Tom Cruise is one actor who is known to go above-and-beyond when it comes to physical training for his movies that delves much deeper than lifting weights in the gym, whether it means learning to hold his breath for six minutes or learning to scale mountains without any gear. In preparation for the upcomingTop Gun: Maverick, producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed that Cruise ensured not only himself but his younger castmates, who all play Navy pilots, were properly trained for the film’s stunning aerial shots....

Toy Storyis one of the most successful franchises of all time, and is mainly responsible for kickstarting the CGI animation boom back in 1995. The rich mythology of the series has been closely scrutinized and debated upon by fans for decades. One of the most enduring questions regarding the franchise, are the toys immortal or can they die?, was recently answered on Twitter by Lee Unkrich, writer-director ofToy Story 3....

Universal Pictures is having a banner year. They set some pretty big industry records, wrecking thebox officewith their franchise sequels and one very sly biopic that no one saw coming. Now, they are ready to unleash their fall and holiday slate, which runs from September to November. They’re going to tap out early, with nothing set for release in December. That’s okay. They’ve already done better than any other studio in 2015....

AMC roared into 2016 with five original premieres in two nights, including the return ofThe Walking Dead, attracting more than 20 million viewers in three days on linear and digital platforms. With 12.1 million adults 18-49 in linear live+3 ratings and more than 1 million more 18-49 digital viewers within three days,The Walking Dead mid-season premiereis by far the highest-rated entertainment show this year among adults 18-49, excluding sports and specials....

Samara’s back! And in a big way. She will be headlining the long-awaited sequel toThe Ring, withRingsin theatersnext Friday. But before she starts scaring audiences, she is making the rounds on the press circuit, scaring up some publicity for the movie. No, she’s not out chatting about her ghostly, ghastly thriller. Samara is literally crawling out of things to give everyone a good fright. Last week,Samarashowed up in a very cleverRingsprank that saw the franchise villain crawling out of TV sets at an electronics store....

Two weeks from today, HBO will debut their highly-anticipated seriesWestworld, and to get fans ready, the network has released two new videos. The first video is a 30-second trailer that teasesEd Harris’The Gunslinger, who tellsEvan Rachel Wood’s character that she has been a prisoner, and he’s here to set her free. The second video is a two-minute preview where series creatorJonathan Nolanadds some insight into this highly-anticipated series. Jonathan Nolan, the brother ofChristopher Nolanand creator ofPerson of Interest, co-created this new show with his wifeLisa Joy, revealing in thisYouTubevideo that the show is a “full boat Westrn” mixed with a sci-fi series....

Quick Links Netflix’sKaosis a retelling of Greek myth in the modern world. Created by Charlie Covell,KaosstarsJeff Goldblumas a paranoid and self-obsessed Zeus facing the possibility of his dominance from Mount Olympus coming to an end.Kaos, described by Goldblumas “a magic carpet to disaster,” shares the screen with the likes of Janet McTeer as Hera, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon, and Nabhaan Rizwan as Dionysus — deities in league with Prometheus (Stephen Dillane) to bring him down....

Warcraftwas not the movie that many wanted it to be, at least if the critics are to be believed. And it certainly wasn’t quite what Legendary Pictures was hoping for, either. The movie wasn’t exactly a major blockbuster hit (at least domestically) that was meant to launch a big franchise, which was the intention. Butdirector Duncan Jonesis still holding out hope forWarcraft 2, and now he has shared some story details for his vision, should the movie ever happen....

2017 came to an end withStar Wars: The Last Jedieasily staying put at the top of the box office last weekend, over the final frame of the year. This upcoming weekend marks the first of the new year, with only one new release opening in theaters, Universal’sInsidious: The Last Key, the fourth entry in theInsidious franchise, while the true story adaptationMolly’s Gameexpands into a nationwide release after opening in limited theaters on Christmas Day....

Amy Adams, the beloved star of films likeArrivalandCatch Me If You Can, has joined the cast of the Apple TV+ seriesCape Fear. Alongside Javier Bardem, Adams is headlining the series, which offers a new take on Martin Scorsese’s divisive ’90s thriller starring Robert De Niro. PerVariety, Adams will star alongside Bardem in the TV version of the 1991 thriller, which starred Nick Nolte, Robert De Niro, Jessica Lange, and Juliette Lewis....

One of 2024’s besthorrornovels is getting the film treatment, and seems to be on the fast track to development after recently casting its young lead. Written by Josh Malerman (Bird Box),Incidents Around the Houseis set to be retitled toOther Mommywhen it hits the big screen in 2026 thanks to Universal and Atomic Monster, the same company behind 2021’sMortal Kombatand its upcoming sequel. Per Deadline, eight-year-old Arabella Olivia Clark (Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere) has snagged the lead inOther Mommy, taking on the role of Bela, the novel’s protagonist....

The Bear’s fourth season is a refreshing follow-up tothe polarizing third season. There’s a lot more “Yes, chef!” to come asThe Bearhas officially been renewed by FX Networks for a fifth season. There are a lot of changes coming to the restaurant, however, and much of this centers around Sydney (Ayo Edebiri). Through the third season, Sydney struggled with a difficult decision. In the end, after lots of soul-searching, Sydney decided to stay with the people she called family....

The year2000brought goodies for television viewers. Who could ever forgetMalcolm in the Middle, the sitcom that not only served plenty of fan-based humor but also pushed Bryan Cranston’s career to greater heights? The first chapter of the new millennium also marked the beginning of the amazingCSIfranchise. Since then, police procedurals have only gotten better and better. Hit shows likeCurb Your EnthusiasmandDark Angelare also turning 25 in 2025. However, as is the norm each year, several great shows went unnoticed when they debuted in 2000....