It’s been 11 years sinceThe Walking Deadfirst entered our households. We watched as Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) woke up in a post-apocalyptic world where the dead walked and changed the world. He eventually reunited with his wife and son and a small group of survivors. Since then, the series has covered a lot of ground and only Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) remain of the original cast (on screen at least)....

Another new international trailer forThor: Ragnarokhas been released online showcasing some new footage, this time from China. Indeed, the Chinese market is a big deal for Marvel Studios/Disney, as their films tend to do quite well there.Spider-Man: Homecomingscored a whopping $114 million in China alone andGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2grossed $100 million. It’s a major market, and thusChris Hemsworthhimself introduces this trailer directly to Chinese audiences. This looks to be the most visually exciting Marvel movie since the firstGuardians of the Galaxy....

When it comes to depicting an honest story about humanity, you can always count onTodd Haynes. The filmmaker already has his sights set on his next project and, during a recent interview withIndieWire, he teased what will be in store for audiences when the story hits the big screen. While Haynes' most recent movie hasn’t been released to the public yet, the director is excited to continue working on the production of the next film, and it might be more explicit than what people are expecting....

Loki’s not gone for good, folks. Word broke in September that Disney was making big plans for the good people at the Disney-owned Marvel Studios to be a part of Disney’s upcoming streaming service. Those planswere rumored to includea standalone Loki series withTom Hiddlestonreprising his role as the love-to-hate-him MCU character, and todayDisney confirmedthis is indeed the plan. Details are scant, but Disney said a live-action series centered around Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston, will debut on the streaming service—which now has a name: Disney+...

With directorJon Watt’sSpider-Man: Homecomingopening this weekend, last week I landed an exclusive interview withTom Holland. He talked about how he almost cried reading the first reactions to the movie online, his thoughts on the Spider-Man suit and what it’s like to actually put it on, the father/son dynamic between Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) and Peter Parker in the film, how he can’t be in aVenommovie because Spider-Man is currently in the MCU, what he knows about theSpider-Man: Homecoming sequel,Avengers: Infinity War, and so much more....

Although the character trope of the “Byronic hero” has its roots in the British Literature of the early 1800s, this trope remains an important staple in today’s entertainment industry. We remain interested in protagonists who are so complex that it can be tough to decide whether they are good or bad. Our continued cultural interest in this trope highlights our contemporary sense of morality where, rather than categorizing individuals as purely good or evil, we tend to perceive most people as a blend of both....

The one point of agreement I have withSonia Kennebeck’s new documentaryUnited States vs. Reality Winneris that the United States government needs to have a better sense of how it deals with whistleblowers. Any system that uses draconian methods to snuff out any dissent towards its national security apparatus will lead to tyrannical abuses, and while there are arguments in favor of protecting classified intel, there also needs to be some sort of pathway to protect those who feel their only recourse is going public....

Ron Howard’sEden, which was previously announced asOrigin of Species, will begin production in Australia next month, and it has just added two of the buzziest names in Hollywood as part of its ever-expanding and impressive-looking cast. Joining the project alongside the previously announcedJude Law,Ana de Armas, andDaniel Brühlare Oscar nomineeVanessa KirbyandSydney Sweeneyhave replacedAlicia VikanderandDaisy Edgar-Jonesin the cast after the latter two were forced to drop out. Kirby is about to appear in a role that’s being touted for more awards notice, as Josephine inRidley Scott’s upcoming epicNapoleonalongsideJoaquin Phoenix....

Netflix has revealed the first teaser trailer forYasuke, the streaming service’s new anime series executive produced by and starringLaKeith Stanfield. While Yasuke was the first African samurai warrior, this new series is set in an alternate version of feudal Japan where Yasuke returns to his violent samurai lifestyle to protect a young girl. The first trailer shows Yasuke as he rises from a servant to a great samurai, fighting against the old traditions, but after becoming an impressive warrior, Yasuke leaves his dark past behind, living as a boatman....

AllStar Trekmovies are beaming up to streaming service Pluto TV. The service will host all 13 theatricalStar Trekreleases. You’ll be able to watch the crew fromThe Original Series,The Next Generation,and the crew from the Kelvin timeline. The channel is calledStar Trek: The Motion Pictures Channel.As of Tuesday, it’s officially live. The channel featuring the 13 films will be available for a limited time. The world ofStar Trekhas been available, both movies and television series have been available onParamount+and, before that, Hulu and Netflix....

When theChainsaw Mananimepremiered in 2022, it sparked a full-fledged frenzy, with both manga readers and general anime fans alike losing all composure over its truly unhinged storytelling. It sparked a real drive to find more work from the original manga’s author,Tatsuki Fujimoto, a trailblazer who hasn’t met a narrative concept he didn’t want to snap in half or turn inside out. One of his most beloved works is a paean to the power of making art calledLook Back, which officially became an anime feature film released in late 2024, and while it was well-reviewed by the critics that saw it, it came and went without much fanfare....

American Fictionis finally available for purchase on digital platforms, after an impressive theatrical run for the movie directed byCord Jefferson. The story about a writer who never expected to achieve success in the way he did is available for pre-order onVudufor only $19.99, bringing the comedy home. The movie made an impact during last year’s edition of theToronto International Film Festivalbefore hitting the big screen nationwide. By becoming available on digital platforms,American Fictioncan reach a bigger audience, allowing more people to embark on the wholesome journey....

[Editor’s note: The following contains some spoilers for Season 4 of The Righteous Gemstones.] Created, written and executive produced byDanny McBride, theHBOseriesThe Righteous Gemstones, currently in its fourth and final season, follows the celebrity televangelist family who may bicker constantly, but who also love each other and have each other’s backs through anything and everything, no matter how wild the idea. And throughout it all, Jesse Gemstone (McBride) and his wife Amber (Cassidy Freeman) are stronger than ever as a support system for each other, defenders of all things Gemstones, and the backbone for their own kids....