Luke Evans Talks Echo 3, Mark Boal & the Biggest Challenges of the Shoot

From Academy Award-winnerMark Boal(Zero Dark Thirty,The Hurt Locker), the Apple TV+ original seriesEcho 3, tells the high-intensity story of what happens when scientist Amber Chesborough (Jessica Ann Collins) is kidnapped along the Colombia-Venezuela border. Acting very quickly, her brother Bambi (Luke Evans) and husband Prince (Michiel Huisman), both of whom are highly skilled in their military experience, set out to get her back, whatever it takes. During this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, Evans talked about why Boal is so well suited to handle a project like this, the mental and physical preparation that the role took, the key to figuring out his character, ensuring that everything seemed as real and authentic as possible, developing the bond between Bambi and Prince, and the biggest challenges of the shoot....

July 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1717 words · Brittany Smith

Mads Mikkelsen on Doctor Strange, Rogue One and Hannibal

To survive and thrive, comic book movies have to keep pushing the boundaries of what audiences expect, which is absolutely what directorScott Derricksonhas done with his take onDoctor Strange. Loaded with amazing visuals that absolutely should be seen in IMAX 3D, the film is a fantastic journey into the concept of alternate realities and parallel dimensions and opens the door for the MCU to journey into new places. Trust me, if you’re aDoctor Strangefan, you’re going to be unbelievably happy when you leave the theater....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Tracey Soto

Mark Wahlberg’s $66 Million Spy Thriller Sneaks Into Free Streaming Charts Despite 23% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Mark Wahlbergreleased one of the first movies of 2025 withFlight Risk, but another of his action vehicles that’s now seven years old has resurfaced on streaming charts. Wahlberg stars alongsideThe Walking DeadveteranLauren CohaninMile 22, the spy thriller following a small team of American intelligence officers who try to smuggle a police officer with sensitive information out of Indonesia. The film is currently streaming for free on Tubi, and it’sone of the most popular movies on the platform at the time of writing, sitting at #9 on the streamer’s charts....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Krystal Hobbs

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Trailer Reveals the Video Game Sequel

OhJ.R.R. Tolkienfans, is this an interesting day for you! It brings us the announcement trailer forMiddle-earth: Shadow of War, Monolith Productions and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s sequel to the critically acclaimed and award-winning video game,Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. In the previous game, players controlled the ranger Talion, who was killed by the Black Hand of Sauron and whose spirit merged with the wraith of the Elf Lord Celebrimbor. In the sequel, also taking place betweenThe HobbitandThe Lord of the Rings, Talion and Celebrimbor return, but this time they’re wielding the Ring of Power and will use it to take on Sauron’s forces....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Jennifer Allen

Miles Morales Is a Better Spider-Man Than Peter Parker

Ever since his inception in 1962, Peter Parker (and his superhero alter egoSpider-Man) has become fixtures in pop culture. He’s headlined a number of comics, as well as video games and films. He’s inspired countless otherMarvel Comics characters, from Static Shock to Invincible. And he is the biggest superhero on the planet not named Batman or Superman. But in the past decade, another Spider-Man has made just as much of an impact as Peter....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Emily Weeks

Mission: Impossible 7 & 8 Land Writer-Director Christopher McQuarrie

Mission accepted.Christopher McQuarrieis coming back for two moreMission: Impossiblefilms.Varietyreports that theRogue NationandFalloutfilmmaker has signed on to write and direct the next twoMissionfilms. McQuarrieconfirmed the news on twitter. But that’s not all! Per the report, the studio is planning to ride on the popularity of the franchise (and perhaps mitigate the encroaching reality of an aging franchise star) and shoot the next two films back-to-back, withMission: Impossible 7set for summer 2021 andMission: Impossible 8to follow on 2022....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Brittany Castro

Natacha Karam Teases "A Very Different Side to Marjan" In '9-1-1: Lone Star' Season 5

For over one year, Marjan had been focused on becoming Station 126’s next lieutenant. In9-1-1: Lone StarSeason 5, Episode 3 “CL2,” she realizes that Paul is better suited to be the lieutenant and withdraws her interest for consideration.Natacha Karamtalked toTV Insiderabout this surprising turn of events. She also spoke about what’s on the horizon for Firefox now that her priorities have shifted. Karam revealed that the show will focus on Marjan’s personal life, especially with her boyfriend, Joe (John Clarence Stewart)....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Teresa Brown

NickToons Movie Will Feature Rugrats; Jared Hess Directing

The dream of the 90s is certainly alive on television, with news of reboots and revivals coming nearly every day.The X-Files,Full House,Twin Peaks, evenRush Houris coming to the small screen as a comedy series. If your favorite movies or TV shows of yore haven’t been remade yet, that doesn’t mean you’re safe. And indeed, with the recent spike in 90s-era nostalgia seemingly reaching its zenith, Viacom is looking to get on the party by creating an original feature starring some of its classic Nickelodeon characters....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Melissa Miller

Oscars 2023: Ranking Each Best Picture Nominee, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Awards season is finally here, which means the Academy Awards aren’t too far around the corner. With the nominees officially announced on January 24, ten films are vying for the prestigious honor of winning this year’s Oscar for Best Picture. From big-budget blockbusters to indie festival favorites, this year’s selection is a diverse range with something to appeal to every movie lover. RELATED:Oscars 2023: Where to Watch The Best Picture Nominees The ceremony will take place on March 12th, where one film will take the top prize home....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1134 words · Joseph Christensen

Shang-Chi Tops Weekend Box Office With Stunning $36 Million

Marvel and Disney can rest easy, asShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringshas landed in first place at the domestic box office once again. The Asian-led superhero film beat out horror maestroJames Wan’s latest filmMalignant, as well as other genre fare inFree GuyandCandyman. Aside from just the top spot,Shang-Chialso was able to secure a fairly strong first-to-second weekend drop in ticket sales at only 53%. Shang-Chiearned $35.8 million in its second weekend, leading the latest Marvel installment to $145....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · David Wright

Shawn Levy's 'Amulet' Finds Its Writer

The next movie produced byStranger ThingsEPShawn Levyand Netflix just took a major step forward.Variety has revealedthatAmulet, the upcoming feature adaptation of the popular graphic novel, will officially be co-written byJason Fuchs, the same screenwriter behindWonder Woman,Argylle, andthe upcomingItprequel,Welcome to Derry. Fuchs will be writing the screenplay along withKazu Kibuishi- the author of the original graphic novels who is also set to produceAmulet. While he isn’t currently attached to directAmulet, Shawn Levy has still made a name for himself as a true powerhouse in the entertainment industry....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Barbara Torres

Spirit Awards 2019 Winners: If Beale Street Could Talk Wins Best Feature

The 2019 Indie Spirit Awards felt a whole lot like an antidote to Oscar Madness, huh? Not only did the ceremony have anactual host—Aubrey Plaza, who unsurprisingly slayed—but the night’s top prize went toBarry Jenkins’If Beale Street Could Talk, a film not even nominated this year for a Best Picture Academy Award. (Jenkins himself also took home Best Director.)You Were Never Really HereandSorry to Bother You, two films the Academy apparently didn’t have time to catch in between marathonBohemian Rhapsodyscreenings, snagged well-deserved nods for Best Editing and Best First Feature, respectively....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Julia King

The Boys Season 2: Final Trailer and Posters Are Extremely NSFW

Amazon Studios has released the new, finalThe BoysSeason 2 trailer along with a pair of new posters, and everything is decidedly NSFW – and decidedly on brand. Based on the comic book of the same name byGarth EnnisandDarick Robertson, the show’s first season made quite a splash on Amazon with its R-rated twist on the superhero genre. The story follow two groups of characters in parallel – a team of superheroes who use their powers for their own gain, and vigilantes who each have been wronged by a member of “The Seven” and seek justice....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Erin Nichols