EP Gareth Neame, Cast Talk The Last Kingdom

The new BBC America eight-part drama seriesThe Last Kingdomis a story of redemption, vengeance and self-discovery set against the birth of England, and it follows young warrior and outsider Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon), who is on a fierce mission to reclaim his birthright. After his father is killed and he is taken by the Danish warlord Earl Ragnar (Peter Gantzler), he is brought up in a Danish camp, along with fellow captive orphan Brida (Emily Cox), as he develops into a young warrior....

June 30, 2025 · 10 min · 2118 words · Andrea Hudson

Every Western Influence on 'The Mandalorian'

It’s no secret thatStar Warshas always drawn heavily on Westerns as an influence, and it has certainly reached a peak withThe Mandalorian.Jon Favreauwas wise enough to keep the series anchored in what made everybody fall in love with the galaxy far, far away in the first place, but it’s clear that the Disney+ show uses many classical Western tropes.Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal/Brendan Wayne/Lateef Crowder)is a lone gunslinger who travels around the Outer Rim of the galaxy, a lawless frontier, offering his services as a bounty hunter....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1352 words · Beth Taylor

Everything We Learned From the Warner Bros. Panel at CCXP

As the Warner Bros. panel ended on the final day ofthis year’s edition of CCXP in Brazil, the roaring fans in the auditorium had a pretty good understanding of why the studio was selected to close the event. They not only tooka surprising slate of actorsto the panels, but each segment was introduced in ways that excited fans every time. Due to the sheer amount of content, the panel was divided in two parts....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Kelly Hall

Fullmetal Alchemist Trailers, Images Stir Racial Controversy

Hagane no renkinjutsushi, known asFullmetal Alchemistto legions of fans, is a tale of two brothers whose lives are forever altered when they attempt to meddle in the complicated and costly practice of alchemy.Hiromu Arakawa’s manga has already been adapted into two anime series and two animated movies seen the world over, but the property’s first live-action adaptation is due out at the end of this year, directed byFumihiko Sori(Pinpon). That fact alone has many fans excited, but as is the case with modern film culture, and especially recent attempts to adapt anime properties, a new racial controversy is taking the spotlight....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Margaret Patel

Ghostbusters 2020 Promo Poster Teases the Return of the Ecto-1

We’ve managed to snag a couple pieces of licensing artwork promoting Sony Pictures’ upcoming slate of movies. The big one is the 2020GhostbustersthatJason Reitmanis directing. As we’ve previously reported, the movie is set to be released on August 02, 2025 (which means it’s filming sometime this year) and so far they’ve castMckenna Grace,Finn Wolfhard, andCarrie Coon. However, the project is not a reboot, and Reitman says “What happened in the ‘80s happened in the ‘80s, and this is set in the present day....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Mark Richardson

Godzilla 2 Release Date Delayed; Doctor Sleep to Debut in 2020

Warner Bros. has made a couple of release date announcements, delaying two films, bumping up one film slightly, and staking out a release date for a highly anticipated sequel. First, the delays. The biggest isThe Six Billion Dollar Man, which hasMark Wahlbergset to star, but which has now been pushed from May 2019 to August 20, 2025. This isn’t a terribly surprising move as the TV series adaptation lost directorDamian Szifron(Wild Tales)earlier this month, just as filming was intended to begin later this year....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Austin Diaz

Guy Ritchie and Charlie Hunnam Tried and Failed To Launch an Epic New Franchise With This Fantasy Action Movie

There are many characters that exist within the public domain, meaning that any filmmaker or studio can create a new adaptation without having to officially acquire the rights. King Arthur and the stories of Camelot have been adapted to the screen countless times, with all-time classics like the musicalCamelot, the timeless satireMonty Python and the Holy Grail, and the ’80s fantasy epicExcaliburbeing just a few examples. Guy Ritchieattempted to take his own spin on the story by creating a revisionist myth in whichCharlie Hunnam’s version of Arthur was born in poverty and grew to become a leader....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Kathryn Mason

Hail, Caesar: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill on the Coen Brothers

From four-time Academy Award-winning filmmakersJoelandEthan Coen,Hail, Caesar!is about what happens when the world’s biggest star, Baird Whitlock (George Clooney), vanishes and his captors demand an enormous ransom for his same return. Studio fixer Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) must find a solution that not only gets him back, but that also keeps all of the studios films on track, all while pulling back the curtain and showcasing the unexpected humor and industry drama found behind the scenes....

June 30, 2025 · 10 min · 2060 words · Anne Franco

Heartstopper and the Power of Coming-Out Narratives

Coming out stories are one of the most common queer narratives we see in media. From film to TV to novels, LGBTQ stories are dominated by tales of coming out of the closet and being your authentic self — and rightfully so. Coming out is a quintessential part of the queer experience (whether that be coming out to oneself or to others) so it makes sense that so many of the stories we see being told follow this important part of one’s journey....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Stephen James

How The Incredible Hulk Was Made: Edward Norton, Dueling Cuts & More

“How the MCU Was Made” is a series of deep-dive articles that will delve into the ins and outs of the development history, production, and release of all the Marvel Studios movies. WhileIron Manis widely known as the film that started the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the MCU nearly could have derailed the same year with Marvel Studios’ second film:The Incredible Hulk. Of the two,The Incredible Hulkwas seen as the more commercially viable, and the film with the safest potential....

June 30, 2025 · 8 min · 1637 words · Kevin Mcbride

How to Train Your Dragon 3 Director on Concluding the Trilogy

Now that the first trailer forHow to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden Worldhas made its debut and fans of the franchise have gotten a glimpse into what the final chapter of this trilogy could be, they undoubtedly want to know more. Over the past decade, we’ve watched Hiccup (voiced byJay Baruchel) grow from an adolescent Viking to a man, and we’ve rooted for him and fallen in love with his Night Fury dragon Toothless, as they’ve had to face challenges and overcome their fears by finding the courage within, on their path to discovering their true destinies....

June 30, 2025 · 10 min · 2126 words · Paula Hancock

How To Watch Every Episode of ‘Yellowstone’ on Streaming

On August 09, 2025, the long-running saga ofYellowstoneended with its fifth and final season. Even if there is an expected spiritual sixth season on the horizon, for the purpose of the original story, the fifth and final season marked the show’s end.Created byTaylor SheridanandJohn Linson,Yellowstonefollows the influential Dutton family, who owns the largest, titular ranch in Montana, and their constant struggle to retain their family’s legacy. The show focuses on the family’s dynamics with each other, local authorities, and their relationship with the Broken Rock Indian Reservation....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1425 words · Katherine Erickson

Hye-seon's Reveal of Who She Had the Best Chemistry With on 'SIngle's Inferno 3' May Surprise You

There are a lot of conversations and relationships we didn’t see onSingle’s Inferno 3. The edited episodes try to focus on the main storylines, so other relationships fall by the wayside.Choi Hye-seonandLee Gwan-heewent to paradise in the first episode.So it made sense that most of her scenes involved him after that. But Hye-seon also wanted to get to know the other men and went to paradise withSon Won-ik. The date didn’t seem to change much, andthe season ended with them choosing other people....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Stephanie Archer