The MCU is the single biggest brand in film entertainment so far this century, following the conquests of Marvel Comics’ greatest heroes through a winding cinematic journey. Throughout its tenure, the franchise and the film industry at large, have evolved dramatically, with films likeBlack PantherandCaptain Marvelbeing landmark achievements for representation in Hollywood. This does make the MCU interesting to look at through the lens of the Bechdel test, an examination devised to analyze the female presence in a film by questioning (1) if there are at least two named female characters, (2) if they have a conversation in the film, and (3) if that conversation relates to a topic other than men....

We previously brought you thefirst lookat DrinkTV’s new animated comedy seriesHell Den, anMST3K-like show that takes shots at old and outdated cartoons and TV shows. The six episode-series takes place after an Uber-Apocalypse wipes out civilization where one kid miraculously survives: 12 year-old Andrew. His house still has electricity, a working television, a VCR, and his deceased parents’ fully stocked bar, which draws a few curious apocalypse-creators to his door. There’s Kenneth, the moody Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse; BET-C, a sympathetic but volatile mutant cyborg; Fleek, a sleazy alcoholic alien; and Giantic, a ponderous giant....

The U.S. version ofThe Officehas solidified its place in history as one of the most beloved comedies ever to grace the television screen. Sure there were ups and downs throughout the show’s nine seasons—it’s not as pristine a run as, say, something like30 Rock—but the good far outweighs the bad, and when the show was in its prime, it wasgreat. Moreover,The Office’s availability on Netflix has made it a consistently rewatchable sitcom years after it ended....

Turning on an Apple Watch is easy. Whether you’re setting up the device for the first time or restarting it, knowing the right way to turn it on is important. The Apple Watch is designed to be easy to use for everyone. It works seamlessly with your iPhone, offering many features. Turning on your Apple Watch is simple, but sometimes you might have trouble. This guide gives step-by-step instructions on turning on your Apple Watch and troubleshooting tips....

With New York Comic Con underway, all the who’s-whos of the comicbook world are schmoozin' and boozin', and apparently sharing big secrets. According to a report atBleeding Cool, in the wake of the recentschedule changesto accommodate theAnt-Mansequel,Ant-Man and The Wasp, the folks over at Marvel are planning to retool their schedule even further and drop a major title off the roster completely. Which title?The Inhumans, and that…actually makes some sense....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episodes 1 and 2 of the Acolyte. One of the coolest thingsThe Acolyteis doing is bringing to live-action a beloved character from theStar Warsbooks and comics, Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson). She has seen a lot of action through the High Republic era, and, by the time of the new Disney+ show, is a highly respected member of the Jedi Order. She does, however, display some of the typical flaws and problems of the Jedi that we are used to, showing thatthese issues have been rooted within the Order for centuries— and we’ve already seen some of them in the first two episodes....

From writer/directorReinaldo Marcus Green, the indie dramaMonsters and Mentakes the all too familiar story of the shooting of an unarmed black man during an altercation with police officers and divides the narrative into three sections – a witness to the incident who captured the violent act on camera (Anthony Ramos), a conflicted cop who is a witness to racism on his own force (John David Washington), and a high school athlete who is inspired to activism by the shooting (Kelvin Harrison Jr....

After years of speculations, a wilderness of wild theories, and an uncounted string of dubious “spoilers” in the intervening months, a full-length trailer forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas finally droppedand given audiences a more complete vision of the Second Age of Middle-earth than has ever been seen before. Part of the marketing strategy in the lead-up to the September release of the series seems to be a slow drip of interviews, articles, images, and scenes gradually settling into a more and more coherent picture as the major storylines of the upcoming series start to fall into place....

In just under two weeks,Steven Soderberghwill flip the haunted house genre on its head with his new filmPresence. After a year of waiting following its premiere at the 2024Sundance Film Festival, the Oscar winner’s latest is set to possess the big screen starting on January 24, and Neon has decided to release one more trailer teasing the paranormal happenings to come. Emmy nomineeLucy Liuleads the film, but the real star is the titular presence,a mysterious entity living in a suburban homeunseen by the new family that moves in....

Five years after the success ofLet’s Be Cops,Luke Greenfieldis stepping behind the camera again to direct the comedyHalf-Brothersfor Focus Features, Collider has exclusively learned. One of Mexico’s biggest stars,Luis Gerardo Mendez, is in talks to star in the film, which follows two half-brothers who are put to the test when they’re sent on a wild goose chase to uncover their dying father’s mysteries. Eduardo Cisneros(Instructions Not Included),Jason Shumanand Greenfield co-wrote the script, and the three of them will produce alongsideJason Benoit....

AMC Networks has announced that they are renewing their sci-fi thrillerMoonhavenfor a second season, just ahead of the penultimate episodes of season 1, airing tonight on AMC+. ​​​​​​Created byPeter Ocko(Lodge 49, Black Sails, Elementary, Pushing Daisies), the first season ofMoonhavenwill consist of six episodes, with its finale set to air on August 4 on AMC+. The second season will once again contain six episodes and will be makings it’s way to AMC+ sometime in 2023....

FilmmakerDarren Aronofsky’s new filmmother!already looks insane, and we’ve only seena few seconds of footage. The stage was set with the unveiling of the enigmatic film’s first poster, which featuredJames Jeanartwork ofJennifer Lawrenceliterally holding her heart in her hands, and the intrigue only intensified with the release of a new poster featuringJavier Bardem. Lawrence and Bardem play a couple whose relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home and disrupt their “tranquil existence,” but that’s about all we know about the movie’s plot thus far....

TheHow to Train Your Dragonfranchise has touched the hearts of audiences with its original trilogy of films under the guidance ofDean DeBlois, and now, the live-action remake willlook to do the same all over againwith the same creative at the helm. A new sneak peek at the hotly-anticipated return of Hiccup and Toothless walks with DeBlois through the recreation of the Isles of Berk and the thrilling adventure within it. With footage of the film as a backdrop, it also sees the director exploring why he wanted to return for the remake and his mindset behind what these films mean to everyone who sees them....