Rick and Morty Season 4 May Not Premiere Until 2019

If you’re already starting to feel the sting from the lack of newRick and Mortyepisodes, brace yourselves, because it sounds like another interminable wait is upon us. According toRick and Mortywriter and producerRyan Ridley, who has been with the Adult Swim series since early days, the folks at the helm of the hit show aren’t exactly picking up the pace on their traditionally long writing and production process. In fact, they haven’t even started....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Jenna Christensen

Ridley Scott Reteams with The Martian Scribe for Western

AThe Martianreunion is in the making, and it’s mighty promising. Per Deadline, directorRidley Scottis set to reteam with 20th Century Fox and hisThe MartianscribeDrew Goddardfor an adaptation of theS. Craig ZahlernovelWraiths of the Broken Land, which will put Scott firmly in Western territory for the first time in his career. The story revolves around the attempt to rescue two kidnapped sisters forced into prostitution, although the book isn’t a Western in the classic sense, as it’s described as a piece of fiction that combines elements of “horror, noir, and Asian ultra-violence....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Jeffery Sandoval

Rise of Skwalker: Palpatine Was J.J. Abrams' Idea, Not Colin Trevorrow's

One of the big questions regardingStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker—aside from “will it be good?”—is certainly howJ.J. Abrams’ take on this story differs fromColin Trevorrow’s take on the same movie. Indeed, Trevorrow was the first filmmaker hired to tackleStar Wars 9, coming onboard way back in 2015 on the heels of launchingJurassic World. Trevorrow worked with his frequent collaboratorDerek Connollyto write the script, but after a couple of years on the project, word surfaced that the script was in trouble in 2017, at which point Lucasfilm brought onJack Thorneto perform a rewrite....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Angela Reed

Rocketman: Taron Egerton on Why He Wanted to Do His Own Stunts

With directorDexter Fletcher’sRocketmanopening in theaters this weekend, I recently sat down withTaron Egertonto talk about making the fantasy musical based on the life ofElton John. As most of you knowfrom the trailers,Rocketmanisn’t your convention biopic. Yes, you’ll see how John (Egerton) and his writing partnerBernie Taupin(Jamie Bell) came up with some of their iconic songs, and the film does include a few of the tropes you see in all movies based on someone’s life....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Robert Griffin

Rosario Dawson on Unforgettable, Iron Fist and Defenders

Directed by veteran producerDenise Di Novi, the dramatic thrillerUnforgettablefollows the newly and happily engaged Julia Banks (Rosario Dawson), the new woman in David Connover’s (Geoff Stults) life. But as Julia is brought into the home David, the man of her dreams, once shared with his ex, Tessa (Katherine Heigl), and into the life of their daughter, Tessa’s jealousy pushes her to stop at nothing to reclaim what she still feels is hers, which brings up Julia’s own troubled past....

July 31, 2025 · 8 min · 1543 words · Joseph Robinson

That Date in ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Means More Than You Think

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Mission: Impossible–The Final Reckoningis a unique film within its franchise, as it’s tasked with serving as a culmination of the series thus far. While this saga has never been overly focused on cameos, callbacks, and Easter eggs, the factthatThe Final Reckoningmight be the last timethatTom Cruiseever plays Ethan Hunt on the big screen does give it the right to get a bit nostalgic....

July 31, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Gary Miller

The 25 Best TV Shows of 2024 So Far

It’s only halfway through 2024, but we’ve already been treated to a wealth of outstanding stories on television. Given the number of streaming options available, one could argue there’s never beenmoreTV to watch — which often makes narrowing down the best of the best a little difficult! That said, some shows have already stood out among the rest of the pack so far. They immerse us in worlds ranging from the spectacular and fantastical (looking at you,House of the Dragon) to ones that feel a little closer to home....

July 31, 2025 · 33 min · 6974 words · Derek Alexander

The Best Movie Performances of 2022

2022 has been packed with great performances, from beloved stars likeBrendan FraserandKe Huy Quanreturning to the screen in a major way, to known greats likeCate BlanchettandEmma Thompsondoing continued great work, not to mention a ton of newcomers promising years of great work to come. 2022 has been an excellent year for film, and a major part of that has been thanks to these performances, which could elevate bad material, and make great material sing....

July 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1753 words · Ms. Wendy Ford

The Jungle Book Poster Features Louie and Kaa

Last year, Disney found major success by turning the animatedCinderellainto a live-action adaptation, and they’re hoping to do the same this year withThe Jungle Book. The studio has released a new poster forJon Favreau’s upcoming film, which starsNeel Sethias Mowgli and then stacks the deck with famous actors to voice protagonist’s jungle friends and foe. The studio has now released a new poster featuring both friend and foe, with King Louie (voiced byChristopher Walken) and the serpent Kaa (voiced byScarlett Johansson) taking center stage....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Nicole Moore

The Live-Action ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Will Be “More Scary” Than Its Animated Counterpart

There are plenty of movies slated to drop this year, but fewer have more box office potential than the live-actionHow to Train Your Dragon, which has been set for release on June 13. The film is a remake of the classic 2010 DreamWorks movie of the same name that earned nearly perfect scores of 99% from critics and 91% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and it will see some classic actors likeGerard Butlerreturn to their roles, while others such asJay Baruchelis being replaced byMason Thamesin the role of Hiccup....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Kevin Burke

The Mandalorian Season 2 Funko Pop Figures Revealed

With Funko Pop! figurines being so popular with avid collectors and casual fans alike, it’s no wonder that every major franchise in the game would want to immortalize their characters as tiny, plastic bobbleheads.Star Warsis no exception to that rule, and now it looks like we’ll be getting even more from the science-fiction franchise very soon. Today, Funko announced an all-new line of Pops forThe Mandalorian, an addition to its already extensive range of figures for the series and introducing some new and much-beloved characters to the lineup....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Tonya Burns

These Castaway Legends Should Return for ‘Survivor 50’

WithJeff Probstofficially revealing that the landmark 50th season ofSurvivorwill feature returning players, former castaways are already building their alliances should they get the call to fly to Fiji.With so many players to choose from, it’s now up to Jeff and friends to decide on a theme.Picking legends and fan-favorites will makeSurvivor 50the most exciting season for fans to anticipate. With 50 being a milestone,Survivormust tap into the past, present, and future to make a well-rounded cast that represents the history of the show....

July 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1817 words · Billy Thomas

This 89% Rotten Tomatoes Epic Starring Denzel Washington Has Found a New Streaming Home

You can’t talk about activism without mentioningMalcolm X. If you don’t really know why, a good starting point is the 1992 film starringDenzel Washington(Gladiator II). An epic in many senses, the movie clocks in at 3 hours and 22 minutes, and it’s also mandatory viewing for anyone who considers themselves aSpike Lee(Da 5 Bloods) fan. Starting in February, you will be able to checkMalcolm Xout when it comes to the Max catalog....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Garrett Garcia